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ust recently, local farmer Chris Wigent handed me a head of naturally grown cabbage and some greens, freshly picked from his side-yard garden. Knowing it was as nutrient-dense as it could be, I cooked it up that evening.

As I took my first bite, I was instantly reminded of the amazing, savory rich flavors of fresh, farm-picked produce grown without pesticides. I was transported back to my childhood, when frankly, food just tasted better. It reminded me of the many meals at my grandparents’ of green beans, squash and collards, picked from their garden that morning. During summer vacation, the garden was flourishing, and as my siblings and I played in the yard, it was a treat to pick berries, carrots or peas any time we wanted a quick snack. As I reflect upon the richness of that food, I realize how much I took it for granted.

I have a dream in which I walk out to collect my morning fruit and fresh eggs, and later that day head to my garden to pick my fresh herbs and vegetables for the evening meal. But lack of space or time or know-how has been my excuse for not bringing this dream to life. Even though I have always been a “city girl”, our feature article, “Urban Gardening Takes Root,” provides me with many simple ideas for starting in a new adventure to growing my own live food. Even I can give “lasagna gardening” a try!

In the meantime, I am happy for the opportunity to find local organic produce and products at the many farmers’ markets in town, including from the growing number of farmers providing high-quality grass-fed beef, lamb and pork, pasture-raised without antibiotics, hormones or GMO grains. Our community is fortunate to have such access through out Northwest Florida and we are excited to bring back our Local Produce and Farm Resource department to Natural Awakenings, with locations, days and hours and contact information. To learn more about growing or discovering fresh, natural produce, read our Food Spotlights in this month’s issue.

I may not be able to live on a farm, but I can tend my own inner garden! Over the years, my wellness journey has brought to my attention the importance of balancing my inner state. In 1883, the French chemist and biologist Antoine Beauchamp stated, “The primary cause of disease is in us, always in us.” When our digestive tract is not what it should be, our body will send us a multitude of messages in the form of physical and mental symptoms.

Over the past few years, I have learned from Donna Gates in The Body Ecology Diet and Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in The Gut and Psychology Syndrome that I personally fit the phrase, “You are what you eat!” I have eliminated gluten and refined sugar from my diet and experienced amazing health transformations. This month, our story, “The Better Brain Diet: Eat Right To Stay Sharp,” gives some great tips for securing our mental clarity and ensuring that our minds will be as healthy as our bodies.

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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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Feeding Ourselves Well

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22 THE HEALING POWER OF SILENCE

by Robert Rabbin

24 HOW TRIGLYCERIDES TAKE A TOLL

Beyond Cholesterol

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BRAIN DIET

Eat Right To Stay Sharp

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28 RECYCLING EVERYDAY

REFUSE

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newsbriefs Flora Bama Farms Now Accepting Electronic Payments

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lora Bama Farms, in Pensacola, has arranged to provide customers with a means to use their electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards for purchases—a cost-efficient solution to accept transactions on a mobile device and print a receipt.

The iPhone-based application, Mobile Market+, paired up with a card reader, can also be used for offsite mobile markets and CSA box deliveries.

The action is part of a program by which farmers’ markets across Florida can apply for free equipment that will allow them to handle purchases through an EBT card, which is used by those that receive temporary federal benefits, including food and cash assistance.

Vice President Sandy Veilleux says, “Bringing fresh healthy food to everyone’s table is our ultimate goal. Improving access to fresh fruit and vegetables is the challenge we face every day. Joining forces with the state of Florida’s Department of Children and Family Services has provided a unique way to promote our farm-to-table project.

Our farmers’ market has also partnered up with Four Blades of Grass, a chef-based effort that provides fresh food to stuff backpacks for kids in school.”

Location: 6404 Mobile Hwy. For more information, call 850-944-6911, email FloraBamaFarms@gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/pages/Flora-Bama-Farms-Wholesale-Produce.

Healthquest Under New Ownership

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ealthquest, located at the in Cordova Collection on Bayou Boulevard, in Pensacola, has been serving the Pensacola area for more than 14 years with herbs, vitamins and natural products. The new owners bring with them more than 13 years of experience in the field, with a commitment to customer service and fresh, high-quality products remaining their highest priority.

Products lines include Nature’s Sunshine, Bluebonnet, Solaray, Solgar, Barlean’s, Life’s Fortune, Jarrow, Kal and Aspen, along with essential oils and homeopathic remedies. They also offer scientifically proven products that address oxidative stress, which has been linked to more than 200 health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis and others.

Other services include reflexology, iridology, cardiovascular screening, foot detox baths and more.

Location: 4761 Bayou Blvd., Ste. 4, Pensacola. For more information, call 850-479-7220.

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Grab Your Bike and Get Funky

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ponsored by 350 Pensacola and Sustainable Gulf Coast, the Funky Bike Fest will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 16, at Plaza De Luna, along the waterfront in downtown Pensacola. The event promotes a healthy, environmentally conscious lifestyle in our community. Participants will benefit from the fun festival that includes guest speakers on topics related to bicycling safety, infrastructure, commuting and more.

A panel of judges will select the best and funkiest bikes in town. Categories include best antique bicycle, most outrageous, most decorative, noisiest, best cargo bike, best children’s bike and best in show. There will also be educational information and presentations about safe bicycling, bicycle commuting, creating a more bike-friendly city, and live music by local group Mad HaPPy. Location: 900 S. Palafox St. For more information, call 850-687-9968. A complete list of contest categories can be found online at Facebook.com/350pensacola.

Affordable Blood Analysis Event at Pensacola Natural Foods

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ensacola Natural Foods, Inc. (PNF) will provide live blood cell analysis appointments with a nutritional consultant and certified phlebotomist on April 19 and 20 at the store in Pensacola.

The 30-minute sessions provide individuals an opportunity to view a sample of their blood under magnification while a professional checks the cells for 20 markers of illness or disease, including parasites, yeast, fungi, sugar buildup, uric acid and protein digestive issues. A $20 non-refundable deposit is required for the blood analysis appointment, with an additional $40 due upon completion.

While visiting PNF, guests can take advantage of a wide selection of organic groceries, vitamins, herbal and homeopathic supplements, as well as allergen-free foods for individuals following special diets. The store offers daily specials and military discounts for those with valid identification.

Location: 916 W. Michigan Ave., Ste. C. For more information, call 850-433-8583 or visit PensacolaNaturalFoods.com.

Learn and Gain Certification from an Herbalist

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erbalist Kathy Hubbard is beginning a five-week Back to Our Roots herbal certification course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 4, on five consecutive Sundays at Old Thyme Remedies, in Pensacola. Hubbard is a graduate of Rosemary Gladstar’s Science & Art of Herbalism, and has studied and worked with herbs professionally for 12 years.

This empowering journey into the world of herbal healing allows students to take charge of their health using timehonored plant remedies and traditional uses of medicinal plants. Students will learn how the body works and about herbs that enhance those workings; make herbal preparations; and taste and feel numerous herbs in order to use them as food and nourishment for the body.

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he Poarch Band of Creek Indians has donated $964,000 to Atmore Community Hospital (ACH), in Escambia County, Alabama. The hospital provides a range of healthcare services to the city of Atmore and the tribal community, including vital emergency room services. Tribal council members made the presentation during a special ceremony held January 24 at the hospital.

An initial donation of $484,000 will be used for renovations and equipment to the hospital and emergency room, with no less than $150,000 of the donation to be used to renovate the emergency room. The tribe will donate $40,000 a month for a year, with the option to make an additional donation to match money collected from a community supported fundraising event.

John Tucker, ACH vice president and administrator, says “We are very appreciative that the tribe has once again demonstrated its commitment and extraordinary generosity to organizations in our community.”

Garden as though you will live forever. ~William Kent

Cost is $415, includes workbook and materials. Preregistration and deposit required.

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newsbriefs Dr. Svendsen Offers Pilates Course for Instructors arbara Bruni is offering Pilates and Beyond New Technology in instructor training classes at Pilates Core B Training Studio, in Pensacola, incorporating Navarre new techniques and developments in biome-

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amela Svends e n , M . D. , o w n e r o f Th e Wellness Center of Navarre, is introducing VelaShape, a painless, FDA-approved, non-surgical medical solution for body reshaping and cellulite treatment. VelaShape equipment combines bipolar radio frequency (RF) and infrared light energy, plus vacuum and mechanical massage.

The vacuum and specially designed mechanical massage rollers smooth out the skin to facilitate safe and efficient heat energy delivery. The net result is to increase the metabolism of stored energy, increase lymphatic drainage and reduce or shrink the size of fat cells and fat chambers.

“VelaShape treatments enable the patient to comfortably and safely achieve a toned, contoured and well-shaped body in as few as four treatment sessions, making you look and feel more youthful,” says Svendsen. “Treatments are safe, effective and virtually painless, with no downtime—patients can return to daily activities immediately following treatment.”

chanics, exercise science and rehabilitation.

Designed for professionals that need greater flexibility and have sufficient background in a related field, this apprentice/intern instructor training program uses private sessions in lieu of classroom hours.

The 100-hour Pilates mat instructor course is taught first, with the option of continuing with the full 350-hour comprehensive course. Students will then be more than prepared to take the Pilates Method Alliance national exam.

The next mat instructor intensive will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 20 and 21 and May 4 and 5. The first weekend covers Pilates principles, the history of Pilates, anatomy and beginning to intermediate mat exercises. The second weekend covers advanced mat exercises, small props and therapeutic/rehabiliation exercises.

There are also 32 classroom hours and 68 hours comprised of self-practice, observation and apprentice teaching.

The comprehensive training begins June 21 and 22 for five weekend intensives covering the full repertoire on all the equipment, as well as therapeutic/rehabilitative exercises for special populations.

For more information, call 850-287-5836 or visit PilatesCoreTraining.com or BarbaraBruni.com.

Learn About Energy Sustainability at Power Up Expo

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he Power Up Energy Expo, the flagship event of the Gulf Coast Energy Network, will be held from March 18 to 20, at the Emerald Coast Convention Center, in Fort Walton Beach.

The Expo provides an opportunity for participants to connect with energy industry experts, business leaders, Location: 7552 Navarre Pkwy., Ste. 21, policy makers, conservationists and green building enNavarre. For more information, call 850- thusiasts as they share innovative techniques to address 936-8343 or visit NavarreWellness.com. the energy issues and advance the green building movement. Attendees will hear presentations and panel discussions on the topics of wind, solar, hydro, geotherSave 25% off the attendee price. mal, ocean and bioenergy.

Register online before March 1, 2013 and use promo-code “POWERSAVER”.

Dave Robau, executive director of Gulf JOIN US Coast Energy Network, states, “We can secure www.PowerUpEnergyExpo.com our nation’s future by improving the way we Classes designed to empower oneself to heal, uplift and detoxify the body, mind use energy and by exploring new ways to harand spirit. Identify your dominant traits and balance emotional and physical ness energy while protecting our environment, conditions using Essential Oils and Body Points. Workbook available at class. our national security and human health.”

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Andrews Institute Hand Center Expands Service

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he Andrews Institute Hand Center has opened a new office at Baptist Medical Park-Nine Mile, in Pensacola.

Dr. Barry S. Callahan, a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic hand, wrist and elbow specialist, now provides high-quality care for residents of northern Pensacola, Pace, Milton and southern Alabama.

Callahan focuses on reconstructive microsurgery, wrist reconstruction, peripheral nerve reconstruction, sports injuries and vascularized tissue transfers.

Experts at the center receive specialized training in the management and care of injuries and conditions ranging from trauma and tendonitis to trigger finger, fractures and nerve compressions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Location: 9400 University Pkwy., Ste. 406.

For more information, call 850-916-8700, option 1, or visit AndrewsHandCenter.com.

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hen replacing lost fluids during or after a workout, consider how beverage choices can affect the health of teeth. A recent study published in General Dentistry, the journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that increased consumption of sports and energy drinks is causing irreversible damage to teeth, especially among adolescents.

A reported 30 to 50 percent of U.S. teens regularly imbibe energy drinks, and as many as 62 percent down at least one sports drink a day. “Young adults consume these drinks assuming that they will improve their sports performance and energy levels and that they are ‘better’ than soda,” says Associate Professor Poonam Jain, lead author of the study, who serves as director of community and preventive dentistry at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. “Most of these patients are shocked to learn that the drinks are essentially bathing their teeth with acid.”

In testing the effect of acidity levels on samples of human tooth enamel immersed in 13 sports and nine energy beverages, researchers found that damage to enamel was evident after only five days of exposure. Moreover, energy drinks were twice as harmful as sports drinks. “These drinks erode or thin out the enamel of the teeth, leaving them more susceptible to decay and sensitivity,” says Jain.

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Yogurt Hinders Hypertension

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ating yogurt could reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association 2012 Scientific Sessions. During their 15-year study, researchers followed more than 2,000 volunteers that did not initially have high blood pressure and reported on their yogurt consumption at three intervals. Participants that routinely consumed at least one six-ounce cup of lowfat yogurt every three days were 31 percent less likely to develop hypertension.

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oodCare’s new EveryoneEat! Android and iPhone app allows anyone to make informed meal decisions at 180,000 restaurant locations nationwide, based on their nutrition needs and meal preferences. Users enter their basic information such as age, gender, height, weight and activity level, plus any chronic health conditions and special dietary restrictions, at FoodCare.me. Instant analysis enables them to search for dishes at restaurants by type of cuisine or restaurant name.

“People need to easily answer the basic question: ‘Does this dish meet my dietary guidelines?’ and if not, “What’s off and by how much?’” says CEO Ken Marshall.

According to the U.S. government’s Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, which monitors the use and cost of health care and insurance coverage, nearly half of Americans today are living with a nutritionrelated chronic disease. The National Restaurant Association estimates that Americans order 47 percent of all of their meals from restaurants.

Why We Might Need More Vitamin C

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esearchers at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, a leading global authority on the role of vitamin C in optimum health, forward compelling evidence that the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin C should be raised to 200 milligrams per day for U.S. adults, up from its current levels of 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men. The RDA of vitamin C is less than half of what it should be, scientists argue, because medical experts insist on evaluating this natural, but critical, nutrient in the same way they do for pharmaceutical drugs, and consequently reach faulty conclusions.

The researchers base their recommendations on studies showing that higher levels of vitamin C could help reduce chronic health problems including heart disease, stroke and cancer, as well as underlying causal issues such as high blood pressure, chronic inflammation, poor immune response and atherosclerosis. Even at the current low RDA, U.S. and Canadian studies have found that a quarter to a third of the total population is marginally deficient in vitamin C and up to a fifth of those in such groups as students, smokers and older adults are severely deficient in it.

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ccording to the American Heart Association, about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese today, nearly triple the rate in 1963. A new report by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation advises that if adult obesity rates continue on their current trajectories, by 2030, 13 states could have rates above 60 percent; 39 states above 50 percent; and all 50 states above 44 percent.

A study published in the International Journal of Obesity, based on research at 10 universities, points to the use of hormones in factory meat production as a major reason for this trend. Pesticides are another culprit; the average American is exposed to 10 to 13 different types each day via food, beverages and drinking water, and nine of the 10 most commonly used are endocrine disrupters linked to weight gain. Genetically modified U.S. food crops are also sprayed heavily with biocides.

Findings presented at the 2007 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science linked bisphenol A (BPA)—an industrial chemical contained in plastic soda, drinking and baby bottles—with abnormal estrogen function.

To win the battle of the bulge, Americans need to eat balanced diets and exercise regularly, but additional steps can further help: choose organic, grass-fed meat instead of corn-fed; use glass instead of plastic containers for beverages and food storage; avoid canned food unless the label states BPA-free; and consume yogurt daily or take a high-quality probiotic to help restore healthy intestinal flora.

Bad Fats Are Brain-Busters N ew research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has found that consumption of “bad” saturated fats may be associated with a decline in cognitive function and memory in older women. The research team analyzed the BWH Women’s Health Study, focusing on four years of data from a subset of 6,000 women older than 65. Those that consumed the highest amounts of saturated fat, like that found in red meat and butter, exhibited worse overall cognition and memory than peers that ate the lowest amounts. Women that consumed mainly monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil, demonstrated better patterns of cognitive scores over time.

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Not So Nice Rice

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ew research by the nonprofit Consumers Union (CU), which publishes Consumer Reports, may cause us to reconsider what we place in our steamer or cookpot. Rice—a staple of many diets, vegetarian or not—is frequently contaminated with arsenic, a known carcinogen that is also believed to interfere with fetal development.

Rice contains more arsenic than grains like oats or wheat because it is grown in water-flooded conditions, and so more readily absorbs the heavy metal from soil or water than most plants. Even most U.S.-grown rice comes from the south-central region, where crops such as cotton were heavily treated with arsenical pesticides for decades. Thus, some organically grown rice in the region is impacted, as well.

CU analysis of more than 200 samples of both organic and conventionally grown rice and rice products on U.S. grocery shelves found that nearly all contained some level of arsenic; many with alarmingly high amounts. There is no federal standard for arsenic in food, but there is a limit of 10 parts per billion in drinking water, and CU researchers found that one serving of contaminated rice may have as much arsenic as an entire day’s worth of water.

To reduce the risk of exposure, rinse rice grains thoroughly before cooking and follow the Asian practice of preparing it with extra water to absorb arsenic and/or pesticide residues; and then drain the excess water before serving.

See CU’s chart of arsenic levels in tested rice products at Tinyurl.com/

The U.S. Department of Energy reports that although wind power accounts for just over 4 percent of domestic electrical generation, it comprises a third of all new electric capacity. Even with the freedom from coal or oil that wind power creates, a major component of the generating devices, the turbine blades, has its own carbon footprint that needs examining.

Some of the blades are as long as a football field, and the metal, fiberglass or carbon composites must be mined, refined, manufactured and transported, all consuming energy and creating materials that are difficult to recycle when they reach the end of their usefulness and are replaced. Christopher Niezrecki, a member of the University of Massachusetts-Lowell Wind Energy Research Group, estimates the United States will have as many as 170,000 wind turbines by 2030, creating more than 34,000 discarded blades each year.

The next generation of blade material may come from natural cellulose fibers and bio-based plastics derived from soybean, linseed and other vegetable oils, instead of oil-based polymers. A $1.9 million National Science Foundation grant is funding the research.

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Waste Water Cuts Fertilizer Use The effluent created by household sinks, washing machines and showers, known as gray water, could provide a new, lowcost source of irrigation for landscape plants that cuts down on the amount of fertilizer required to maintain them. The nonprofit Water Environmental Research Foundation’s (WERF) new report shows that many plants used for landscaping benefit from the use of gray water (Tinyurl.com/graywaterreport).

The study looked at seven homes in Arizona, California, Colorado and Texas with new and longstanding gray water systems that recycle wastewater to irrigate outdoor plants. Although the soil irrigated with gray water showed higher levels of cleaners, antimicrobials and sodium compared with areas irrigated with fresh water, there was enough nitrogen present in gray water to reduce or eliminate the need for additional fertilizers.

Not all plants responded positively, but WERF Communications Director Carrie Capuco says, “Gray water can be successfully used with the right plant choices.” Guidelines include heavily mulching the area where gray water is supplied to minimize contact with pets. natural awakenings

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Stray dogs and feral cats in our cities may be supplanted by raccoons, foxes and coyotes if current trends continue. Even mountain lions and bears are unexpectedly showing up in urban landscapes. Evidence suggests that clashes between humans and other predators will increase and potentially intensify.

Ohio State University Biologist Stan Gehrt stated, “The coyote is the test case for other animals,” at an EcoSummit 2012 conference in Columbus, Ohio. “We’re finding that these animals are much more flexible than we gave them credit for, and they’re adjusting to our cities.” Coyotes, commonplace around many metropolitan areas, don’t seem to mind the density, with some packs each confining themselves to a one-third-square-mile territory.

Eradication efforts have sometimes faltered, partially because of public backlashes sympathetic to wild animals, plus a pattern in which new coyotes tend to quickly move into areas where other animals have been evicted. Gehrt poses the question, “Are we going to be able to adjust to them living with us or are we not going to be able to coexist?”

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

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Famed as the happiest country on Earth, the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is now aiming to become 100 percent organic, phasing out artificial chemicals in farming in the next 10 years. Agence France-Presse reports that Bhutan currently sends rare mushrooms to Japan, vegetables to up-market hotels in Thailand, its highly prized apples to India and red rice to the United States.

Jurmi Dorji, of southern Bhutan’s 103-member Daga Shingdrey Pshogpa farmers’ association, says their members are in favor of the policy. “More than a decade ago, people realized that the chemicals were not good for farming,” he says. “I cannot say everyone has stopped using chemicals, but almost 90 percent have.”

An international metastudy published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science that analyzed 74 studies on soils in fields under organic or conventional farming practices has found that over time, the carbon content in the organic fields significantly increased. For farmers everywhere, that means organic agriculture results in a richer, more productive soil, with plenty of humus, which is conducive to higher yields.

Peter Melchett, policy director at Britain’s Organic Soil Association, says a primary benefit of a country becoming 100 percent organic is an assurance of quality to consumers that creates both an international reputation and associated market advantage.

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Better Cafeterias

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School Lunches Improving Nationwide The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) 2012 School Lunch Report Card found that public school districts in Florida, Maryland, Tennessee and Nebraska rose above federal guidelines for serving healthy school lunches, with some in Georgia and Missouri also receiving good marks. But most schools nationwide can improve.

PCRM dietitians analyzed elementary school meals at 22 districts participating in the National School Lunch Program. The average grade is now a B (84.4) compared with the national C+ average (78.7) in 2008.

Schools delivering poor grades still offer chicken-fried steak fingers, breaded catfish, pork nuggets and other high-cholesterol menu items.

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Restaurant Ambiance Affects Diners’ Appetites The mood in a restaurant can help diners enjoy their meals more and eat less, according to study results published in the journal Psychological Reports. After transforming part of a fast food Hardee’s restaurant in Illinois with milder music and lighting, researchers found that customers ate 18 percent fewer calories than diners in an unmodified seating area. Brian Wansink, Ph.D., a professor of marketing and consumer behavior at Cornell University, in New York, explains, “It didn’t change what people ordered, but what it did do was lead them to eat less and made them more satisfied and happier.”

Wansink, author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think, asks, “If softer music and softer lighting seem to get people to eat less in a fast food situation, why not try the same thing at home?”

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In 1969, according to the National Center for Safe Routes to School, 48 percent of kids ages 5 to 14 regularly walked or biked to school. In 2009, it was just 13 percent. One major reason for the change is that parents don’t feel safe letting kids bicycle around town on their own. Bike trains—in which an adult chaperone rides a predetermined route, adding children along the way— can make it easier and safer for kids to get to school.

To start a DIY bike train, find a group of interested parents through school and neighborhood message boards and newsletters; assess the area to create routes; distribute flyers and get feedback; determine bike train dates and times; host a community meeting; and post selected routes online.

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Food Spotlights RealFood Panama City

by Daralyn Chase

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he founding member of RealFoods Panama City, Sherron Belk, was regularly traveling more than an hour to Seaside to meet with others interested in “real” foods, and felt the awkwardness of traveling so far to attend a group that emphasized “local” foods. That’s how RealFood Panama City was formed in 2012—through the desire of one woman and few others that agreed people in Panama City shared their desire and needed help finding resources.

The core group, comprising a registered dietitian, a certified permaculturist, a former health food store owner, a culinary student and a retired oceanic engineer that had experienced a health recovery by means of organics, became the steering committee, meeting in homes. As the only group of its kind in the area has grown to 79 members, it moved to Unity of Panama City for monthly meetings and uses the online MeetUp service to let others in the community know that there is an interest and invite them to join in.

RealFoods Panama City participated in the 2012 Panama City Earth Day event and plans to do so again in 2013. They made a field trip in conjunction with the annual New Leaf Market sponsored farm tour, gave members the opportunity to join a community supported agriculture (CSA) program and have participated other community events, such as the St. Andrews Harvest Dinner.

In January, the steering committee met in a workshop format with a facilitator from Wildcat Creek Environmental Center to more clearly define their goals and verbalize a vision and mission statement. The result could be summarized this way: 14

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Definition: RealFood Panama City is about health and wellness achieved through locally grown, nutrient dense, sustainably produced, whole foods.

Vision: embracing the goodness of real food, to foster awareness, share resources and build community.

Mission: to promote and facilitate the development of an informed community through open and inclusive food awareness opportunities.

Monthly meetings feature a potluck meal with informal sharing and community building and either a local guest speaker and/ or the viewing of an educational film with discussion afterwards.

Some of the guest speakers include a beekeeper, a naturopath, a community gardener, an herbalist and a seed saver.

They share information related to real food, including where their food comes from, how to obtain locally grown, mostly organic foods, what genetically modified organisms (GMO) are and which foods that they are found in. Local resources identified by the group include master gardeners, local schools, the health department, the cooperative extension, the Community Health Task Force and St. Andrews Teaching Garden. Participants have voiced that they were propelled to take action, experienced new realizations and awareness and were motivated to return.

For more information, visit Meetup.com/RealFood-GroupPanama-City.

Daralyn Chase is the publisher of Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida magazine.

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Food Spotlights Off The Vine—All Organic All the Time

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his year Off the Vine, based in Fort Walton Beach, is celebrating their 11th year of bringing fresh organic produce to their customers. Co-owner Shana Wolf believes in supporting not only the local farmers and ranchers, but also the cooks at home. “We love what we do. It’s better for you to cook at home, as it is the most cost-effective way to eat organic food. You give yourself the highest nutritional content and the cleanest fruits and vegetables available when you choose all organic,” she says.

Off the Vine (OTV) operates a delivery service in 14 southern cities. Their unique system requires no upfront costs, long-term commitments or set schedules. Customers simply order fresh organic produce during any week according to their individual needs. In addition to vegetables and fruits, OTV also offers locally sourced honey, a large selection of raw and organic nuts and seeds, nut butters, hemp products, nut milk bags and other staple

organic pantry items. With the OTV Produce Organic Share program, buyers may choose either a home delivery or a convenient partner pick-up location in the buyer’s area.

OTV produce is free of pesticides, fillers, chemicals and preservatives. The weekly produce selection is posted every Friday at noon on the website and by email. Orders should be placed by midnight each Sunday to receive boxes on the following Wednesday. Orders can be picked up in Pensacola, Pace/ Milton, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Fort Walton Beach, Destin or Panama City. OTV will also deliver to the customer’s home.

Recently added to the OTV menu is a new juice box selection. Similar to the mixed box, a box of fruits and vegetables perfect for juicing is available on a weekly basis.

The selection is intended to offer contents for a glass of juice once a day for a week. Contents include 10 to 12 different items that may include carrots, kale, spinach, celery, ginger, apples and other selections.

For more information, call 850-374-2181, email Support@ OffTheVine.org or visit OffTheVine.org.

Chris Wigent is Navarre’s Side Yard Organic Gardener

by Jude Forsyth

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hris Wigent envisions all people learning how to grow their own food in their own yards. His garden on Weeping Willow Lane, in Navarre, is a vibrant vision of all things green, even in March. Wigent’s love of gardening comes from his grandfather. Wigent did not enjoy the labor of his father’s garden, but his father’s father had much enthusiasm for gardening and shared it with his grandson.

Wigent found he too, had a love of growing, harvesting and eating the garden’s yield.

Two years ago, he shared organic vegetables from his side yard garden with others at a farmers’ market and began to invite people to his garden. That first year, he had more than 100 people visit and realized his passion for sharing his love of gardening with others. He says, “Gardening is infectious. There are many reasons why people want to grow their own food. It’s very fulfilling to inspire the people around me.”

Wigent offers one-on-one gardening classes in which he covers all the information needed to get started growing food; classes usually last from three to four hours. “This is a handson class, so participants should bring gloves and boots,” states

Wigent. “This is not a classroom experience, although there is a lot of information, and I answer questions. We will stir a compost pile and build a four-by-six-foot cypress box that goes home with the participant to begin their own garden.”

Wigent notes the most common questions asked are about which plants will do well in this area, how to overcome sandy soil and what to plant each season.

Says Wigent, “If you plan to have a garden this spring, you need to start your preparations now.” His own preparations include expanding his garden to the front yard; Wigent has installed 21 four-by-six-foot raised boxes, and rather than using hybrid plants or seeds, he will be growing more heirloom plants this year. “I really enjoy the taste of heirloom plants, and I like knowing the outcome of the seeds that I keep and will plant next year,” he explains.

Wigent enjoys combining gardening with photography and invites interested gardeners to view his photos on his website.

For more information, call 850-516-1397 or visit TheSideyard Garden.com. natural awakenings

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Food Spotlights Flora Bama Farms

Fresh Food and Fresh Ideas

by Jude Forsyth

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andy Veilleux, vice president of Flora Bama Farms, in Pensacola, has a vision for the farm as a hub where interest in the farm-to-table movement can flourish. “One should be able to purchase quality food, grown sustainably by local farmers, in a close and comfortable location,” says Veilleux.

The farm, located on Mobile Highway, is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays. It offers a plethora of produce and flowers grown on the farm for sale directly to the consumer, as well as thirdparty products such as Ocheesee milk, Amish butter, eggs, sugar cane and green coffee beans.

Veilleux is a powerhouse of ideas and actions to promote local farmers. One such idea became reality when she, along with Rudy Rudolph, executive chef of the Sunset Cork Room, in Gulf Shores, founded the nonprofit Four Blades of Grass to raise funds to pay area community supported agriculture (CSA) farmers to grow and distribute food for families in need. Says Veilleux, “When customers swipe their credit card, we give 10 percent of our fees straight to Four Blades.”

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Another idea resulted in Veilleux and Rudolph setting up shop to offer the “food goodness” at University Pines, an assisted living community in Pensacola. A Facebook page tracked their arrival, and members of the community and the public showed up to appreciate the harvest of the day. Veilleux realized that the setting up and taking down of the lobby market was too time consuming, so the idea of a mobile kitchen came into being. Wanting to take more of their great food to the people that want and need it, Veilleux is currently trying to put together a group of people that want to take mobile farming to the next level. Profits from the mobile kitchen will support the Four Blades of Grass program.

“The harvest truck will be the first not-for-profit food truck in the area. I want to share with young people what fresh food can taste like and help them understand how it can affect them,” she says. “There is no limit to the places we can go and the things we can do with the mobile kitchen.”

Location: 6404 Mobile Hwy. For more information, call 850944-6911, email FloraBamaFarms@gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/FloraBamaFarmsOfPensacola.

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Food Spotlights Ever’man Offers New Versatile Community Space

by Jude Forsyth

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s a community health food grocer, Ever’man Natural Foods, in Pensacola, strives to help members of the community achieve their personal goals of improved nutrition and health. In addition to a variety of retail offerings, Ever’man also supports community education and healthy activities. From organic wine tasting to holistic health events, members and guests from Pensacola and surrounding areas enjoy an assortment of engaging classes held in their community room.

Expected to open in April, a new space will be available for classes and events in the recently constructed Ever’man Education Center. While the original building offered a meeting space for 25 people in the community room, the new center boasts 1,200 square feet of meeting space for 45 people, almost doubling the community space.

The expansion came about after a comprehensive 2012 survey of members on a wide variety of subjects revealed a desire for a bigger space that is better designed for the diverse programs they requested. “Our members were the driving force to plan and build an awesome community space that would be both practical and inviting,” says Kate Scanlan, marketing manager for Ever’man.

While cooking classes have been popular in the community room, the layout did not allow larger groups to have a clear view of cooking demonstrations. The new space will allow for surrounding individual tables and media streaming of the chef’s activities to a large screen that can be seen throughout the room. Scanlan explains, “If the chef wanted to offer a more intimate class with a small number of people, the chef could do so by having them seated at the island near the cooktop. But if the chef wanted to do a larger demonstration, then the camera above the chef will allow the audience a close look at the chef’s cooking artistry.”

When the kitchen space is not in use, the cooktop can be converted to a standard island, providing more space for food preparation or a workspace for small group meetings. The center will also be equipped with new audiovisual equipment for conferences, workshops and other presenter needs. “We had been using a projector, but the new equipment will allow presenters to quickly hook up their laptop or other devices and present a larger image to their audience,” explains Scanlan.

Furniture in the new center will include several mobile pieces that permit quick transitions from classroom seating to movement classes such as yoga and t’ai chi. “The room plan and the furniture choices have been designed to allow for transitioning to a variety of activities with simple changes,” states Scanlan. “We will be able to accommodate most program requirements.”Scanlan looks forward to offering a continued diverse schedule of classes and events. She is collaborating with Daralyn Chase, publisher of Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida, to offer many of the magazine’s readers the opportunity to use the new education center to present events on topics of natural health and sustainable living. “We are thrilled to be supporting the Ever’man outreach program, and we look forward to bringing dynamic, qualified educators from the Natural Awakenings community,” says Chase.

The Pensacola-based Ever’man Natural Food Store serves the Northwest Florida community that includes Gulf Breeze, Milton, Navarre, Mary Esther, Ft. Walton Beach, Destin and Perdido Key. Location: 315 W. Garden St. For inquiries about renting the room or teaching classes, call the education coordinator at 850-433-5353 ext. 10 or email Info@Everman.org. For information on class offerings, call 850-438-0402 ext. 0 or visit Everman.org/events. natural awakenings

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Feeding Ourselves Well

Urban Gardening Takes Root

70 percent of these gardens are in urban or suburban areas.

“We’re seeing a new crop of farmers that defy stereotypes,” observes David Tracey, owner of EcoUrbanist environmental design in Vancouver, Canada, and author of Urban Agriculture. “Some are office workers leaving unsatisfying jobs, techie types learning the trade in universities and back-to-theland folks that happen to live in cities.

Others are activists taking on the industrial farm system, folks adopting trends or entrepreneurs that see opportunities in the rising prices of quality food and the proximity of millions of customers.”

Opportunities and Pitfalls

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n just one-twelfth of an acre, including lots of paths and a compost heap, our family grows the vast majority of the fresh vegetables we need, plus a decent chunk of our fruits and berries,” says Erica Strauss.

“It’s not a huge garden, but we still feel nearly overwhelmed with the harvest in late August.” Her family of four tends a diversity of edibles on their urban lot in a suburb of Seattle, Washington.

Word has spread because Strauss writes about her experiences via Northwest Edible Life, a blog about food growing, cooking and urban homesteading. “Every kid on the block has picked an Asian pear off my espalier and munched on raw green beans,” she notes. “Even picky eaters seem pretty interested when they can pick tasty treats right from the tree or vine.”

We don’t need to live in a rural area or on a farm to grow our own food.

By the close of World War II, nearly 40 percent of all fruits and vegetables supplying Americans stateside were grown in victory gardens in the communities in which they were consumed.

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Today, these small plots are often termed kitchen gardens, comprising parts of household lawns, schoolyards, balconies, patios and rooftops. Fresh taste and the security of local food supplies in case of manmade or natural upheavals are drawing more people to gardening.

Garden Cities

“Urbanization, a major demographic trend, has implications for how we grow and consume food,” observes Roger Doiron, founder of Kitchen Gardeners International. “If we agree that feeding more people fresh, local foods is a priority, we’re going to need to landscape and, in many cases, retrofit urban and suburban areas for increased food production.”

Millions of Americans now participate in growing mainstay foods.

According to a 2009 study by the National Gardening Association, 31 percent of all U.S. households grew food for their families in 2008, and more have since the economic downturn. Bruce Butterfield, the association’s research director, estimates that nearly

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Urban gardening has unexpected advantages in its use of organic waste like coffee grounds from a local coffee house and rainwater from area rooftops. Converting lawns at schools, churches and empty city lots into community gardens fosters community connections, improves access to affordable nutritious foods and creates employment opportunities.

A widespread challenge to the trend is dealing with the quality of urban soil and testing for possible toxins.

Often, urban soil must be improved using compost and other nutrients before plants can prosper. A nearby irrigation source is also required.

“One potential problem for urban gardeners may be the community reaction to an edible landscape,” admits Strauss. “In some cities, edible gardens in the front yard or even the common parking strip are celebrated and even officially encouraged. But in communities where lawn is still king and city codes regarding vegetation are vague and open to interpretation, one complaint from an anonymous neighbor can become an exhausting political and legal fight.”

Feeding Community

Community gardens often transform vacant lots and other marginal land into green growing places. In Chicago, The Peterson Garden Project, an awardwinning nonprofit program, has been turning unsightly empty lots into raisedbeds in which residents learn to grow their own food since 2010.

“Nationally, it’s been found that having a community garden on unused land increases property values, decreases crime and promotes a sense of unity

with neighbors and others,” explains LaManda Joy, president and founder of the project. “We work with property owners on the short-term use of their land to enhance the community in which they eventually plan to develop.”

“Participating in a community garden serves up a lot of individual victories,” says Joy. “Improved health and nutrition, learning a new skill, teaching kids where food comes from, productive exercise, mental well-being, connecting with others and saving money—community gardens help make all of this possible.”

Being Prepared

“How many recalls have we seen because some food item has been contaminated and people have suffered or died as a result? I am concerned about the safety and security of our food supply,” says Wendy Brown, whose family tends a quarter-acre garden with raised and landscaped beds and containers wrapped around their home plus an onsite greenhouse in a beach resort suburb of Portland, Maine. “As a mother, it concerns me that I might feed my children something that will hurt them. High-fructose corn syrup, genetically engineered crops and BPA-lined cans are all making headlines. It just seems smarter to grow it myself; that way, we have more control over what our family is eating.”

Brown is one of more than 3 million Americans that are following FEMA recommendations in preparing for any event that might disrupt food supplies.

Her book, Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs, shares everything her family has done to safeguard themselves, including growing produce, caring for animals and canning, freezing, drying, cold storage or fermenting foods for later use.

“For me, it’s more about being prepared for the everyday things that are happening, like increases in food and fuel prices or a loss of family income,” Brown says. “If we’re growing at least some of our own food, I have a lot less to worry about when such things happen.”

The family also keeps rabbits and ducks, plus egg-laying and meat-providing chickens that can total 40 animals in the summer at their “nanofarm”.

These also supply natural fertilizer for the crops. Nearby beehives provide 20 pounds of honey each year. Because the foods they produce are solely for their personal use, the Browns are exempt from regulatory restrictions.

“Our neighbors love what we’re doing,” says Brown, whose house is close enough they can chat across their front porches. “One says our initiative reminds him of growing up in Maine pretty much self-sufficient. The other tells friends and coworkers they aren’t

Helpful Resources Green Restaurant Association, DineGreen.com Kitchen Gardeners International, KGI.org Northwest Edible Life, NWEdible.com The Peterson Garden Project, PetersonGarden.org Uncommon Ground, UncommonGround.com Urban Farm Online, UrbanFarmOnline.com Urban Garden Magazine, UrbanGardenMagazine.com Urban Gardens, UrbanGardensWeb.com

worried if things really go bad because they have us as neighbors.”

Growing Green Thumbs

“With some effort, urban gardeners can grow great vegetables anyplace that affords enough light and warmth,” advises Strauss, who gardens primarily in raised beds in her front and back yards.

“I garden on the scale I do because I love it. It’s both relaxing and challenging, and we eat well.”

Urban gardening methods are as diverse as the growing conditions, space limitations and financial resources of the gardener.

“Lasagna” gardening—layering newspaper or cardboard and other organic materials on top—can be effective in urban areas because it involves no digging or tilling. Just as with making compost, alternate between brown and green layers. Once the materials break down, add plants to the newly created growing bed.

Urban dwellers with limited space may employ square-foot gardening, intensively growing plants in raised beds using a growing medium of vermiculite, peat moss and compost. This method can yield fewer weeds and is easier on the back. “It’s an easy concept to grasp for new gardeners,” remarks Joy. “We use it to both maximize output in a small area and ensure healthy, organic, contaminant-free soil.”

Rooftop gardens are becoming more common as larger agricultural operations use them to grow income crops. The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers anyone that sells more than $1,000 of produce to neighbors or area restaurants a farmer, rather than a gardener, so regulations may apply.

For renters, just a few tomato plants in a well-maintained container on a patio or deck can yield as much as 50 pounds of tomatoes by taking advantage of its microclimate, influenced by wind blocks, heated surfaces and reflected light from windows.

Urban gardening is also thriving indoors in terrariums, window boxes and small greenhouses. Even partially lit rooms can support certain vegetables or herbs with grow lights. Aquaponic gardening, a closed-loop system that involves both fish and vegetables, expands the self-sufficient possibilities of a hydroponic system of growing plants fed by liquid nutrients.

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Feeding Ourselves

With more than 80 percent of Americans currently living in urban and suburban areas, the questionable nutrition of many mass-produced foods, increasing pesticide and herbicide use by nonorganic farmers, greenhouse gas emissions from food transport and weather patterns altered by climate change, it’s past time to take back some control.

Operating our own gardens and preparing our own meals turns us back into producers, not merely consumers.

“For the most part, we’re just average suburbanites,” concludes Brown. “We just choose to have less lawn and more garden. A huge benefit is that we need less income because we’re buying less at the grocery store. Our goal is to semi-retire in our mid-50s—not because we’ve made a bunch of money, but because we’ve needed less money to live along the way.”

John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of Farmstead Chef (FarmsteadChef.com), ECOpreneuring and Rural Renaissance, operate the award-winning Inn Serendipity Bed & Breakfast, in Browntown, WI. They grow 70 percent of their organic food; the cost savings helped them become mortgage-free in their mid-40s.

Local Foods Grow on Menus

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any restaurants are seeking to lower ‘food miles’ and offer fresher, more local food,” reports Michael Oshman, founder and CEO of the Green Restaurant Association, which certifies sustainably operated restaurants.

The 500-plus restaurants certified since 1990 include university, government and corporate cafeterias.

The award-winning Uncommon Ground restaurant, in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, maximizes the nation’s first certified organic rooftop farm using just 654 square feet of soil. Combined with its Wrigleyville restaurant’s “sidewalk farm”, client chefs receive 1,200 pounds of fresh produce each year, valued

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at more than $5,600. Ingredients not grown onsite are sourced directly from regional farms, with their names often appearing on the menu. Community education is also part of the program.

According to the “What’s Hot” National Restaurant Association nationwide survey of chefs, hyperlocal food sourcing, including rooftop farms, was the fifth-most-popular trend in 2011. Also in the top 10 were locally grown produce sourced from area farmers, farm-branded ingredients and sustainability.

“Customers now have an opportunity to demand local and organic ingredients as much as possible,” concludes Oshman. More Americans than ever want to know the origin of what’s on their plate.

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of our heart, where it breaks open to reveal another heart that knows how to meet life with open arms. Silence It was more than grace, an epiphany or a knows that thoughts about life are not life itself. If we touch life through mystical union; it was my soul’s homeSilence, life touches us back intimately coming, my heart’s overflowing love, my mind’s eternal peace. In Silence, I experi- and we become one with life itself. enced freedom, clarity and joy as my true Then the mystery, wonder, beauty and sanctity becomes our life. Everything self, felt my core identity and essential but wonderment falls nature as a unity-inlove with all creation, When I return from silence away; anger, fear and violence disappear as and realized it is within this essence that we I am less than when I en- if they never existed.

Knowing Silence learn to embody healis knowing our self ing in our world. tered: less harried, fearful, and our world for the

This Silence belongs to us all—it anxious and egotistical. first time. We only have to be still until is who and what we are. Selfless silence Whatever the gift of silence that Silence comes forth from within to ilknows only the present moment, this incredis, it is one of lessening, luminate and embrace us, serving as the ible instant of pure life when time stops and purifying, softening. The “I” teacher, teaching and path, redeeming and we breathe the high-altitude air we call love. that returns is more loving restoring us in love.

In this truth-filled Let us explore Silence moment, we enter our as a way of knowing than the “I” who left.

Self fully and deeply. and being, which we We know our own know, which we are. ~ Rabbi Rami Shapiro beauty, power and

Silence is within. magnificence. As the It is within our breath, embodiment of Silence, we are perfeclike music between thoughts, the light tion itself, a treasure that the world in our eyes. It is felt in the high arc of needs now. Right now the Universe birds, the rhythm of waves, the innoneeds each of us to be our true Self, excence of children, the heart’s deepest pressing the healing power of our heart, emotions that have no cause. It is seen in Silence. in small kindnesses, the stillness of nights and peaceful early mornings. It is present when beholding a loved one, As a lifelong mystic, Robert Rabbin is an innovative self-awareness teacher and joined in spirit. author of The 5 Principles of Authentic

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Triglycerides tend to be relegated to a minor mention—if they are discussed at all—yet regulating triglyceride levels can improve health.

Why Triglycerides Count

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“High triglyceride levels usually accompany low HDL (good) cholesterol levels and often accompany tendencies toward high blood pressure and central (abdominal) obesity. These are the markers of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, very common disorders underlying obesity and increased risks of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes,” explains Dr. Andrew Weil on his website, DrWeil.com.

While high triglyceride levels are not conclusively linked to the development of any specific disease, they are associated with the narrowing of arteries and impaired blood flow associated with cardiovascular disease. (Impaired blood flow also effects male erectile function.) Several recent studies, including one in the Annals of Internal Medicine, also suggest these could instigate the metabolic syndrome associated with the onset of diabetes and atherosclerosis, which can lead to stroke and cardiovascular disease.

What Creates Triglycerides?

by James Occhiogrosso or many adults, an annual physical involves routine blood tests, followed by a discussion of cholesterol and blood pressure numbers, along with prescribed treat-

Triglycerides, a normal component of blood, are introduced into the body by the fat in foods. Some are produced in the liver as the body’s response to a diet high in simple sugars or carbohydrates—especially hydrogenated oils and trans-fats.

Evidence reported by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute suggests that very high intakes of carbohydrates are accompanied by a rise in triglycerides, noting that, “Carbohydrate intakes should be limited to 60 percent of total calories.”

Many research scientists agree that the main cause for high triglyceride levels is the Standard American Diet, notoriously high in sugars and simple carbohydrates, trans-fats and saturated animal fats, and far too low in complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals; specifically, vitamins A, B, C, D and especially E, plus the minerals selenium, magnesium, silicon and chromium.

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those containing high-fructose corn syrup, also raise triglyceride levels significantly.

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, author of From Fatigued to Fantastic! and national medical director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers, observes, “The average American gets about 150 pounds of sugar added to his/her diet each year from processed food, causing fatigue, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and a host of other problems.”

Animal fats, like those in farmraised red meats, typically contain a skewed ratio of the fats known as omega-3 and omega-6, with the latter dominating by nearly 20:1; a ratio also found in commercial packaged foods and baked goods. Many studies show such a high omega-6/ omega-3 ratio tends to promote disease. Eating oily fish and healthy plant oils such as cold-pressed virgin olive and coconut oil, nuts, seeds and minimally prepared foods provides a more balanced ratio of omega fatty acids.

Lowering Triglyceride Levels

Part of today’s medical paradigm focuses on lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol. As a result, many patients and doctors worry about cholesterol levels, but ignore triglycerides. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a triglyceride level of 100 milligrams per deciliter or less; about one-third of the population currently exceeds this. While drugs can help, the AHA does not recommend drug therapy except for people that have severe levels (more than 500mg/ dL), which can increase the risk of acute pancreatitis. For those with high, but not severe levels, dietary and other lifestyle changes can be effective in lowering triglyceride levels.

Logically, reducing consumption of red meat and processed foods, especially those containing trans-fats, and increasing consumption of complex carbohydrates from whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts and legumes is recommended.

AHA studies further show that daily supplementation of fish oil and full-spectrum vitamin E can reduce serum triglyceride

levels significantly. In one study, fish oil containing at least 1,000 to 3,000 mg of omega-3 decreased such concentrations by 25 to 30 percent.

In a 2009 study of a nationally representative group of 5,610 people published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, Dr. Earl S. Ford, of the U. S. Centers for Disease Control, found that about one-third had triglyceride levels above 150 mg/dL—considered somewhat high—while almost another 20 percent had high levels of 200-plus mg/dL.

Always consult a knowledgeable health practitioner prior to beginning a new regimen. Just as with managing any aspect of health, care is required and knowledge is power.

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ith 5.4 million Americans already living with Alzheimer’s disease, one in five suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and the 2012 failure of several targeted pharmaceutical drug trials, many brain health experts are now focusing on food as a critical defense against dementia.

“Over the past several years, there have been many well-designed scientific studies that show you are what you eat when it comes to preserving and improving memory,” says Dr. Richard Isaacson, associate professor of neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and author of The Alzheimer’s Diet.

In recent years, studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and Archives of Neurology have shown that people on a Mediterraneantype diet—high in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fatty fish and low in refined carbohydrates and saturated fats—tend to fend off cognitive decline longer and be less prone to developing full-blown Alzheimer’s.

Several small, but promising clinical trials further suggest that even people that have already begun to suffer memory loss may be able to slow or mildly reverse it via nutritional changes. Here’s how.

Switch to slow-burning carbs: Mounting evidence indicates that the constant insulin spikes from eating refined carbohydrates like white bread or sugarsweetened sodas can eventually impair the metabolization of sugar (similar

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to Type 2 diabetes), effecting blood vessel damage and hastened aging.

A high-carb diet has also been linked to increased levels of beta-amyloid, a fibrous plaque that harms brain cells.

A 2012 Mayo Clinic study of 1,230 people ages 70 to 89 found that those that ate the most carbs had four times the risk of developing MCI than those that ate the least. Inversely, a small study by University of Cincinnati researchers found that when adults with MCI were placed on a low-carb diet for six weeks, their memory improved.

Isaacson recommends switching to slow-burning, low-glycemic index carbohydrates, which keep blood sugars at bay. Substitute whole grains and vegetables for white rice, pastas and sugary fruits. Water down juices or forego them altogether.

Choose fats wisely: Arizona neurologist Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, co-author of The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookbook, points to numerous studies suggesting a link between saturated fat in butter, cooking oil, cheese and processed meats and increased risk of Alzheimer’s.

“In animals, it seems to promote amyloid production in the brain,” he says.

In contrast, those that eat more fatty fish such as herring, halibut and wild-caught salmon that are rich in the anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid DHA, are at lower risk. Sabbagh notes that DHA, when it’s a steady part of the diet, plays a critical role in forming the protective “skin of the brain” known as

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the bilipid membrane, and may possibly offset production of plaque in the brain, thus slowing its progression during the earliest stages of dementia. Aim for three weekly servings of fatty fish. Vegetarians can alternatively consider supplementing meals with 1,000 to 1,500 milligrams daily of DHA, says Isaacson.

Eat more berries and kale: In general, antioxidant-rich fruits (especially berries) and vegetables are major preventers of oxidative stress—the cell-damaging process that occurs naturally in the brain as we age.

One recent study published in the Annals of Neurology found that women eating high amounts of blueberries and strawberries were able to stave off cognitive decline 2.5 years longer than those that did not. Rich in antioxidant flavonoids, blueberries may even have what Sabbagh terms, “specific antiAlzheimer’s and cell-saving properties.”

Isaacson highlights the helpfulness of kale and green leafy vegetables, which are loaded with antioxidants and brain-boosting B vitamins. One recent University of Oxford study in the UK of 266 elderly people with mild cognitive impairment found that those taking a blend of vitamins B12, B6 and folate daily showed significantly less brain shrinkage over a two-year period than those that did not.

Spice up: Sabbagh notes that India has some of the lowest worldwide rates of Alzheimer’s. One possible reason is the population’s love of curry. Curcumin, a compound found in the curry-flavoring spice turmeric, is another potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

He recommends sprinkling one teaspoon of curcumin on our food every day and cooking with antioxidantrich cloves, oregano, thyme, rosemary and cinnamon. A 2011 Israeli study at Tel Aviv University found that plaque deposits dissolved and memory and learning behaviors improved in animals given a potent cinnamon extract.

Begin a brain-healthy diet as early as possible. “Brain changes can start 25 years before the onset of dementia symptoms,” says Sabbagh. “It’s the end result of a long process, so don’t wait.

Start your prevention plan today.”

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t’s important for older adults to receive the same nutritional value as younger adults. However, because elders may not burn as many calories as a more active person, they may also need to consume fewer calories. According to the National Institute on Aging, older men that are not active need only 2,000 calories per day and older women need only 1,600 calories per day, compared to men leading an active lifestyle requiring 2,800 calories and 2,200 calories for women.

Older adults and those caring for them should keep in mind that the dietary needs for an older adult may be different if they suffer from a chronic health problem such as heart disease or diabetes. Medications may also warrant changes in their diet. Caregivers should ask the older adult’s doctor about any special dietary concerns.

While older adults, like everyone else, have individual preferences concerning foods, certain dishes seem to be more popular than others. One of the most popular dishes among the residents of The Blake in Gulf Breeze is Spaghetti Over Angel Hair Pasta. The use of fresh tomatoes and herbs not only makes for a signature Italian sauce, but also improves the nutrient level and taste. Taking in the healthy aspects of this dish, steamed ground beef is used, as opposed to frying it.

Brooke Hicks, director of community relations for The Blake, says, “It is a pleasure to provide a tasty, down-home recipe made from scratch with fewer calories than the traditional recipe.” Fresh vegetables are served with every meal at The Blake. Some of the most requested include steamed broccoli, asparagus, baby carrots with a honey glaze and sautéed squash.

Hicks explains why community meals are popular with older adults. “Our residents enjoy the variety and care that Chef Crystal takes when cooking for them. They enjoy visiting with fellow residents during meals and making new memories.” The menu takes into account the reduced need for caloric intake, too.

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ach blue recycle bin filled with plastic, aluminum, glass, paper and cardboard helps the environment, because it reduces landfill, takes less energy to repurpose materials than to make new ones and gently reminds us that thoughtful consumption is healthier for people and the planet. But what do all those recyclables turn into?

Repurposed Plastics

Plastic milk jugs turn into colorful playthings at Green Toys, of Mill Valley, California. Repurposing one pound of recycled milk jugs instead of making new plastic saves enough energy to run a computer for a month. All packaging is made from recycled content and printed with soy ink, so it can go into the blue bin again. GreenToys.com’s online counter shows the number of containers recycled—more than 10 million to date.

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Patagonia customers are encouraged to return their old coat when buying a new one.

Coats in good condition are given to people in need; the PET fleece lining from retired coats is sent to ReFleece, in Somerville, Massachusetts, where it is cleaned and turned into recyclable protective cases for iPads, e-readers and cell phones.

“We expect to make 10,000 cases this year from 2,000 jackets,” says Jennifer Fellers, ReFleece’s CEO. “We use low heat to press the cases into shape.”

Vancouver, Canada, which plans to be the greenest city in the world by 2020, includes recycled plastic from bags and water bottles in laying down warm asphalt mix for roads because it uses less fuel to keep the tar at a pourable temperature. Switching from traditional hot asphalt technology also reduces emissions.

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In 2012, Do Something.org partnered with Alcoa to challenge teens to recycle aluminum cans. For every 50 cans collected during a two-month period, they were awarded a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship. The sponsors note that recycling one can saves enough energy to light a 100-watt bulb for 20 hours. The final total was 1,152,569 cans kept out of landfills.

“Aluminum can be recycled an infinite number of times,” says Beth Schmitt, director of recycling programs for Alcoa, which has centers nationwide and cashback programs for community fundraisers. “We re-melt the collected cans, then roll out coils of new can sheets. This process can be repeated without any loss of strength—that’s why we call aluminum the ‘miracle metal.’ If every American recycled just one more can per week, we would remove 17 billion cans from landfills each year.”

Wine bottles become designer drinking glasses at Rolf Glass, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. “Our designs give used bottles a second life,” says owner Rolf Poeting.

Refresh Glass, of Phoenix, Arizona, salvages and preps the bottles. “Then, our glass cutting and diamond-wheel engraving technology transforms them into sophisticated Glacier Glass,” continues Poeting. “This seems to be a trend in many industries, to find additional uses for another company’s recycled products.”

Rewined, of Charleston, South Carolina, also exemplifies this principle. It uses wine bottles to hold their soy-based, cotton-wicked candles, which provide 60 to 80 hours of wine-scented burn.

Second Life for Paper

Purina’s Yesterday’s News and Second Nature litter for cats and dogs, respectively, is made from recycled

paper and absorbs waste upward from the bottom of the litter box for easier cleaning. The unscented litter pellets are three times as absorbent as clay, non-toxic and nearly dust-free. Hedgehogs, mice, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs and reptiles also like Yesterday’s News for bedding. On average, 44 million pounds of paper are annually recycled for these products.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States annually generates 11 million tons of asphalt shingle waste, mostly from re-roofing tear-offs and new installation scrap, comprising 8 percent of construction waste. Each recycled ton saves a barrel of oil.

OFIC North America, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, creates its Ondura corrugated roofing from old newspapers or magazines and cardboard, made durable by infusing it with asphalt. It’s placed atop existing roofs, which means no discarded shingles. Each day, 40 to 50 tons of recycled paper goods find new life in Ondura products, available at most home improvement stores.

Sound inside Buick Lacrosse and Verano vehicles is dampened via a ceiling material made partly from reused cardboard shipping boxes. Paint sludge from General Motors’ Lansing, Michigan, Grand River assembly plant becomes durable plastic shipping containers for Chevrolet Volt and Cruze engine components. Some 200 miles of absorbent polypropylene sleeves, used to soak up a recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, were converted into air deflectors for the Volt, preventing 212,500 pounds of waste from entering landfills.

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fitbody create a basic home fitness center with a jump rope, set of dumbbells and not much more. Borrow an exercise video or DVD from the library or follow one of the many television fitness shows. “People can save thousands of dollars by combining five to 10 exercises into a burst-training workout routine,” which will burn calories and increase muscle mass, says Joe Vennare, co-founder of the Hybrid Athlete, a fitness website.

Myth 4: Too Late to Start Many people feel they are too old or out-of-shape to even begin to exercise, or are intimidated by the idea of stepping into a yoga studio or gym. “Stop wasting time reading diet books and use that time to go for a walk,” advises Exercise Physiologist Jason Karp, Ph.D., author of Running for Women and Running a Marathon for Dummies. “In other words, get moving any way you can.”

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Perspiring is related to the duration and intensity of the exercise, but some people just sweat more than others.

“How much (or little) you sweat does not correlate with how many calories you are expending,” assures Jessica Matthews, an experienced registered yoga teacher and an exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise.

Myth 7: Dieting is Enough

Myth 1: Lack of Opportunity Even the busiest person can fit in some exercise by making simple changes in their daily routine. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, do squats while watching television, deliver a message in person instead of via email, take a desk break to stretch or stand while talking on the phone. Even fidgeting is beneficial. The point is to be as active as possible during otherwise sedentary hours.

Myth 2: No Time The CDC recommends that each week, adults should exercise 150 minutes—the average duration of a movie—but not all at once. To make it easy, break it up into various exercise activities in daily, vigorous, 10-minute chunks.

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Suffering isn’t required. In fact, feeling pain can indicate possible injury or burnout. Still, consult a doctor before beginning any exercise program. “Do not hurt yourself,” says Charla McMillian, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, attorney and president of FitBoot – Basic Training for Professionals, in San Francisco. “Rather, aim for a point of gentle discomfort,” she advises.

Myth 6: Must Break a Sweat

he U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has concluded that more than a third of Americans today are overweight. Yet it also reports that at least 30 percent of us don’t exercise at all, perhaps partly due to persistent fitness myths.

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Myth 5: No Pain, No Gain

Women especially fall prey to the myth that they don’t need to exercise if they are a certain dress size. Even those at a healthy weight can be in greater danger of contracting disease and shortened lifespan than obese individuals that regularly participate in physical activity, according to a recent study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, in Bethesda, Maryland.

Health experts recommend combining regular activity with consuming lean proteins, healthy fats, limited starches and no added sugars.

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Myth 8: Stretch Before Exercising New research from the American Council on Exercise recommends stretching at the end of a workout. “It is safer and more effective to stretch muscles that are properly warmed and more pliable,” says Matthews, who also recommends beginning a workout with simple movements such as arm circles and leg swings.

She notes, “Stretching can help to improve posture and flexibility, plus reduce overall stress.”

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Myth 9: Crunches Cut Belly Fat There’s no such thing as spot reducing.

While crunches strengthen abdominal muscles, they will not shrink your waistline, says Karp. Instead, try exercises such as squats, lunges and yoga plank holds or kettlebell repetitions to lose stubborn belly fat.

Myth 10: Women Using Weights Get Bulky The truth is that most weightlifting women won’t end up with a big, bulky physique because they have less testosterone, are smaller in size and have less muscle tissue than men, advises Matthews. “Any kind of strength training will help improve bone density, increase muscle mass and decrease body fat in both men and women.”

Myth 11: Exercise is Hard

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Physical activity should be fun. It’s best to start simply, add a variety of physical activities and challenges and keep at it. Schedule time for exercise and treat it like any other daily appointment; don’t cancel it.

Alexander Cortes, a nationally certified strength and conditioning coach with Ultimate Fighting Championship Gym, in Corona, California, concludes, “When health is a priority, exercise is the most important appointment you can keep.”

Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer near Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett. com.

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s parents, feeding children nourishing foods is one of our most important jobs. Although most new moms and dads start with impeccable intentions (homemade baby food, anyone?), maintaining high family standards can be a challenge when many easygoing babies become toddlers and school-age kids are picky about what’s on their plate.

It’s unfortunate, because the stakes are high. According to the American Heart Association, about one in three American kids and teens today is overweight or obese, and thus at greater risk for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

A recent Australian study by the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, in Perth, also has linked the “Western diet”—high in processed sugars, fats and starches, meats and salt, and low in fresh fruits and vegetables—to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents.

“When we looked at specific foods, having an ADHD diagnosis was associated with a diet high in takeaway foods, processed meats, red meat, high-fat dairy products and confectionary,”

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adds Professor Wendy Oddy, Ph.D., the nutritional epidemiologist who led the study. She notes that more research is needed to determine the specific nature of the relationship.

The good news is that it’s never too late to introduce healthy foods to a child. Here are six nutritional powerhouses children might actually eat.

Avocado: Loaded with healthy monounsaturated fats, potassium and folate, creamy avocados are a natural early-childhood favorite, says Pediatrician Dr. Robert Sears, author of HappyBaby: The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months.

How to eat: Spoon it out straight from the rind.

Mash into guacamole with garlic and cilantro if desired. Use the spread (instead of butter or mayo) on whole-grain toast or a sandwich. Or, blend avocado’s goodness with cocoa powder, agave nectar, vanilla and water for an irresistible dip for fruit.

Berries: Antioxidants in blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are well-known aids in helping to prevent illness and improve brain function, says Sears.

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grown berries to avoid pesticide residues. Nutritionally, frozen berries are just as good as fresh, although fresh tastes best. Also try antioxidant-rich acaí berries (in powder form or frozen smoothie packs) and dried goji berries.

How to eat: Eat berries plain or add them to cereal or oatmeal; leave them whole or purée to pour over wholegrain waffles. Blend any type of berry with yogurt and bananas for a deliciously healthy smoothie.

Chia seeds: Relatively new to the U.S. market, this South American grain (the most researched variety is Salba seeds) may be the world’s healthiest, says Sears. He notes that it’s gluten-free; provides more omega-3 fatty acids than any other plant food; contains six times more calcium than milk; and is a rich source of vitamin C, protein, fiber, magnesium and iron. Other options include hemp and flax seeds.

How to eat: Sprinkle chia, hemp seed or ground flaxseed onto cereal, salad greens or brown rice. Add chia to juice to make a chia fresca. Spread nutty-tasting hemp seed onto natural nut butter sandwiches on whole-grain bread or crackers.

Quinoa and amaranth: Nutritionally, these grains— traditional foods in South America and Africa, respectively—trump typical North American grains by far. Both are gluten-free and contain more protein and calcium than wheat, oats, rice or rye.

How to eat: Triple-wash quinoa, vigorously rubbing grains to remove the bitter outside coating—then cook either quinoa or amaranth like rice for 20 minutes. Cook in heated water, then stir in applesauce and cinnamon and serve as a cereal; or cook in broth and then stir in chopped, fresh herbs.

Wild salmon: “Wild salmon is perhaps the healthiest fish source of omega-3 fats and protein, the two most important nutrients that kids need to grow,” advises Sears.

Choose wild-caught salmon (fresh or frozen) over farmed fish to avoid possible contaminants.

How to eat: Glaze roasted fillets with orange juice and teriyaki sauce, or a mix of maple syrup, grated ginger and rice vinegar. Make a salmon and goat cheese (or Neufchâtel) tortilla wrap; then cut into spirals and serve.

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ctress Marlane Barnes recently made her feature film debut as Maggie of the Irish Coven, in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II, building on a growing résumé of films, TV and theater credits. A current resident of Los Angeles, she actively supports the nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society, a local no-kill facility, and serves as national spokesperson for Spay First. To date, her foster dogs include India, Birdie, Archie and Wally, with more to come.

circumstances. Dogs aren’t accessories, chosen on looks alone. Fostering allows you to see what breed, size, temperament and activity level works best. When India, the first dog I fostered, was adopted, she went to a home that suited her nature and needs.

Birdie, a 6-year-old golden retrieverbeagle mix, came to me when her shelter time was up. After two months, Birdie was placed with a family that was willing to deal with an older dog’s health issues, and it’s worked out well for all parties.

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We take a lot of walks during our six to eight weeks together. Teaching them to sit, be petted, take treats gently and behave well on a leash all helps.

I also expose them to new experiences. We visit the coffee shop, meet kids and take hikes; in these ways, I learn what the individual dog enjoys.

It takes some of the guesswork out of the equation. Fostering is like a halfway house for dogs; after living with them, I can vouch for them, as well as voice any concerns about the family situation.

I feel strongly that the dog must be treated as part of the family, whose schedule has to work with having a dog, and that dog in particular. It’s a matter of finding the right person for the animal. We want every adoption to be the best match possible.

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I have a group of creative friends who jump in to help. It’s easy to ask them to help with a foster dog because it lets them be part of the rescue. That way, they are doing a favor more for the dog than for me.

How do spay/neuter programs benefit shelter animals?

When I was 10, I volunteered at the Humane Society in Fort Smith, Arkansas, so being the spokesperson for Spay First is a natural fit. High volume/low cost spay/neuter programs are the fastest way to reduce pet overpopulation and the number of animals ending up in shelters.

Every year, taxpayers spend billions of dollars to house, euthanize and dispose of millions of animals. Spay/neuter is a commonsense way to permanently solve the problem. Spay First works to keep the cost less than $50, especially in rural and lower income areas, and actively campaigns to make this a community priority around the country.

How can caring people help?

Donate money or items found on a shelter or rescue unit’s wish list. Walk a shelter dog to keep it social and active.

Foster a dog to see if having a dog fits and enhances your life. The rescue group pays the bills, support is available and it’s a good way to explore the possibility of adoption. Once you know for sure, adopt.

Also talk about the benefits of fostering and adopting dogs and the importance of affordable spay/neuter programs for dogs and cats in your community. Spread the word that it is not okay to buy a puppy or kitten in a store when we are discarding millions of shelter animals each year that desperately need homes. Puppies are cute, but older dogs already are what they’re going to be—what you see is what you happily get.

For more information or to make a donation, visit SpayFirst.org.

Sandra Murphy is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines.

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Holistic is Best Natural Care for a Sick Pet

by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

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he best course of action for any pet that appears to be sick is to see a holistic vet early, before a disease can progress or before the pet has been made even more ill by improper conventional treatment.

Downsides of Conventional Treatment

Many sick pets brought to a holistic vet’s office may not have been formally diagnosed, even if they’ve been receiving medical treatment by a conventional doctor for weeks or months.

In most cases, the standard blanket prescriptions of antibiotics and corticosteroids—regardless of the cause of illness—have failed to produce positive results. Worse, such drugs carry side effects that can make the pet even sicker; indiscriminate use of antibiotics, for example, has led to antibiotic resistance in bacteria, making it harder to treat serious infections when antibiotics are the only viable treatment option.

So by the time the holistic doctor sees them, the condition of these pets may have worsened. The good news is that with precise diagnosis of the underlying issues, most sickly pets can be treated with good success. Because a holistic approach to

healthcare relies on individual factors, the exact treatment will vary according to the patient and situation. A cookiecutter treatment will not be very helpful.

Holistic Nutrition Therapy Helps

Owners can take several steps to provide relief for a suffering pet right away while awaiting the results of proper diagnostic tests. In my practice, three vet-supervised nutrition therapies have been shown to be effective in stabilizing a sick pet for the 24 to 48 hours needed to return test results before the appropriate treatment can be initiated. Ask the attending veterinarian for other safe, comforting measures he or she likes to recommend.

First, most sick pets benefit from receiving fluid therapy (intravenous or subcutaneous) in a veterinary hospital.

The fluids rehydrate and help detoxify the pet by causing increased urination that flushes out cellular toxins.

Second, injectable vitamins C and B complex added to the fluids often have a temporary pick-me-up effect, reducing lethargy and improving appetite.

Third, using supplements selected to restore homeostasis also helps make the pet feel better and encourages healthy eating. I like to use a natural immunity support I developed called Healthy

Chi, which contains amino acids, potassium, green tea, ginseng, gotu kola and the herb astragalus. Homeopathic combinations also can be useful; I’ve developed a natural remedy combining gallium, colchicum, hydrastis, anthraquinone and glyoxal.

Case Studies Exemplify Success

Two recent cases illustrate the benefit of an informed holistic approach. Gus, a 7-year-old male standard poodle, had a history of inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal cancer. He did well immediately following cancer surgery, but then became lethargic and showed a disinterest in food. So, we conducted a fecal analysis and complete blood profile. While awaiting test results, I prescribed the recommended nutrition therapies, along with a special diet. The next morning, the owner reported that Gus was feeling and acting much better, including showing more interest in eating. His owner was pleased with this rapid response and relieved to avoid unnecessary medication.

A young Persian cat arrived in our office with a chronic herpes virus infection. Percy’s owner made an appointment because the feline had a congested nose and wasn’t eating as much as normal. Natural treatment for the herpes virus began with the amino acid lysine and the herb echinacea, both also helpful in preventing cold and flu.

Supportive care for the general malaise and lack of appetite relied on the same recommended nutrition therapies and again resulted in overnight improvements in the pet’s attitude and appetite; the nasal congestion left during the following week.

While antibiotics and corticosteroids can be helpful in properly diagnosed cases, using natural therapies can provide quick relief without the harmful side effects often seen from the use of conventional medications.

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

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TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Guided Healing Meditation with Alice McCall – 6-7pm. Focused on immune system health.

Energetic work will be done to transform blockages to healthy immune health and uplift its capabilities. Reservations required. $15. 850-585-5496.

AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Lighting The Way To Health – 10am-12pm. Guest speaker, Maureen Pitre, C.L.E.T. of Louisiana explains the Science of Light Therapy in an easy to understand seminar format. Free Admission and free 20-minute light session. Four Points Sheraton, 1325 Miracle Strip Pky, (across from the Emerald Coast Convention Center), Fort Walton Beach. 850-582-3773. DebDaniels@ cox.net. EmeraldCoastLightkeepers.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Cool the Panhandle Funky Bike Fest – 9am1pm. Come out and have fun while helping to create a more bicycle-friendly city. The festival includes the funky bike contest and live music. Free and open to the public. Plaza de Luna, 900 S Palafox St, Pensacola.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Equinox Meditation with Alice McCall – 6-7:30pm. The Spring Equinox marks a time of pivotal change – personal and global. Understand what this means for you and connect with your purpose moving forward. Reservations required. $20. 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Pranic Healing Level I – Mar 23-24. 9am-5:30pm.

Learn methods to access energy field, energy anatomy (aura, chakras, meridians). Protocols for correcting energy imbalances related to stress, pain, common ailments. Ask about CE’s. 7100 Plantation Rd #11, Pensacola. 850-221-2381.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 Releasing Emotional Patterns – 6:30-8:30pm.

Physical conditions are linked to emotional patterns and vise versa. You will be empowered to take control of both in this class. $5. Unity Fellowship Hall, 716 North 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL. 850380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com. Wellness PurposeAbundance.com/yl/123.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Community Acupuncture and Emotion Code – 6:30-8:30pm. $20. Home of Margie and Robert Kalaluhi. Call for location, Pensacola. 850-457-3354.

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Pilates Instructor Certification/Mat Instructor Training – Apr 20-21 & May 4-5. 9-5pm.

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savethedate Back to Our Roots Herbal Certification Course – Saturdays May 4-June 1. 9am-1pm.

Herbalist Kathy Hubbard offers a 5 week course in the study of traditional uses of medicinal plants. Learn to incorporate herbs into your daily routine for a healthier lifestyle. Registration and $50 deposit required by April 12. $415 includes comprehensive workbook and all materials. Old Thyme Remedies, 2475 E Nine Mile Road, Ste E, Pensacola. 850-748-3149. KathyKHubbard@ gmail.com.

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Lunchtime Pilates Class –12pm. Use of reformers, towers and chairs for intermediate levels. $28 or packages avail. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pens. 850-287-5836.

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Off the Vine Produce Pick Up - Milton – 2-6pm. Preorder online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Alternative Health Food Store, 5533 Hwy 90, Milton. 850-374-2181.

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In The Flow with Dr. Michael Brant DeMaria – 5:30pm. Yoga, Movement, Mediation and Relaxation accompanied by live music by DeMaria, 4 time Grammy Nominee. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 S I St., Pens. 850-436-5198.

Off the Vine Produce Pick Up - Pace – 2-6pm. Preorder online by Sunday. PU on Wed. The Wellness Center, 4958 US 90, Pace. 850-374-2181. Support@ OffTheVine.org. OffTheVine.org.

Multi-level Pilates Mat Class with props – 5:45pm.

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Tai Chi – 6pm. All levels. Free. Blue Florida, Located in Cordova Commons, 1680 Airport Blvd, Pens.

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Prenatal Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Strengthen and open the body in preperation for the natural process of pregnancy and delivery. $15. Yoga Elements, 108 Carillon Market St, Panama City Beach. 850-866-2199.

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Abhaya Open Yoga – 6:30-8pm. A vigorous Vinyasa flow class taught by Nancy LaNasa. Who doesn’t like yoga on Monday? $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350.

tuesday Metaphysical Bible Study – 10am. Unity of Pensacola.

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Abhaya Slow Flow Yoga – 5:30-7pm. A slower paced Vinyasa yoga class taught by Nancy LaNasa, certified Jivamukti instructor. $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350.

Hatha Yoga – 6pm. Flowing postures, breathing exercises, deep relaxation. Ask about Yoga4Vets, Karma Yoga, and Gentle Yoga. Drop In, No Contract. The Wellness Center, 4958 Hwy. 90, Pace. Reese Jones CYI. 850-450-5971.

Tr u t h o n Ta p – 6 p m . L a s t Tu e s d a y o f each month, spiritual discussion with Rev Jamie Sanders. Ozone Pizza Pub, 1010 North 12 Ave, Suite 111, Pens. 850-438-2277.

Guided Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Facilitated by Brenda Q. Bischoff, C.L.C., C.HT., C.I. $10. 7100 Plantation Rd., Ste. 11, Pens.

Healing and Meditation Clinic. Physical/emotional protocols, energy based concept to wellness. Lorraine, 501 Adams St., Pns. 850-433-2042.

wednesday Yoga Class – 8:30am. Please bring own mat. Florida Blue, Located in Cordova Commons, 1680 Airport Blvd, Pens. 850-202-4188.

Off the Vine Produce Pick Up - Navarre – 1-4pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU on Wed. Private Home, 850-374-2181. Support@OffTheVine. org. OffTheVine.org.

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Peace Within with Dr. Michael Brant DeMaria – 5:306:30pm. Learn to calm you mind, open your heart and find your flow through a unique meditation practice presented by DeMaria, a Psyshologist, Author, Speaker and 4x Grammy Nominee. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 S I St., Pens. 850-436-5198.

Yoga with Sudevi Linda Kramer – 5:45-7:15pm. $12 drop in rate, pkgs avail. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pens.

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Abhaya Open Yoga – 6:30-8pm. A vigorous Vinyasa yoga class taught by Nancy LaNasa, certified Jivamukti teacher. $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350.

Pilates Intermediate Reformer and Tower Class –7-8pm. 2130 Summit Blvd. Pens. 850-287-5836.

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Unity of Pensacola Choir Practice – 6pm. Open to all who would like to perform upbeat, contemporary, positive music. 716 N. 9th Ave. Pens. 850-438-2277.

Wellness Rocks – 6-8pm. Last Wed. Join other health and wellness practitioners and educators to network and collaborate as we strengthen, educate and build our community. Our Place Pensacola, 811 W Garden St, Pensacola. 888-228-8238. Publisher@NWFNaturally. com. WellnessRocksNaturally.com.

thursday Hatha Yoga – 6pm. Flowing postures, breathing exercises, deep relaxation. Ask about Yoga4Vets, Karma Yoga, and Gentle Yoga. Drop in, no contract. The Wellness Center, 4958 Hwy. 90, Pace. Reese Jones CYI. 850-450-5971.

Community Acupuncture and Emotion Code Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm. Dr. Bonnie McLean is providing her Community Acupuncture Clinic for stress reduction, combined with Margie Kalaluhi’s Emotion Code sessions. $20/acup, $10/ec. 5012 Muldoon Cir, Pens.

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Tai Chi and Qi Gong Exercises for Health – 9-10am. $5. Perdido Bay Community Center 13660 Innerarity Point Road. Cheryl 850-492-4451.

The Body, Mind, & Spirit Group of Florida – 6:308:30pm. 1st Thurs. Each meetup will have an array of activities, speakers, products, samples, demonstrations, practitioners, and networking opportunities. $5. Pensacola. 850-941-4321. Pensacolaevent@aol.com.bmsfl.com.

Free Educational Seminars – 7-9pm. last Thurs monthly. Alternative healthcare options and how they are implemented in a modern world. Refreshments. Soulstice Bodyworks, 12385 Sorrento Rd, Pens. 850-725-2330. Facebook.com/Soulstice Bodyworks.

friday Pensacola Little Theatre’s Studio 400 – Tickets $17 for Café seating; $10 for Gen. Admission.

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Tai Chi – 8:30am. All levels. Free. Blue Florida, Located in Cordova Commons, 1680 Airport Blvd, Pens. 850-202-4188.

The Northern Gulf Coast Chapter of USGBC –121pm. Meets on 2nd Friday of the month at the Bowden Building. usgbc-ngcc.com.

saturday Organic Gardening Class – 8am-12pm. Learn organic gardening, simple affordable methods and ideas presented by Chris and his inspiring creation “The Side Yard Garden”. Group and private classes. RSVP. 850-516-1397. TheSideyardGarden.com.

Abhaya Open Yoga – 9-10:30am. A vigorous and fun way to recover from Friday night. Rock out on Saturday morning at Abhaya. $12. Abhaya Yoga Center, 415a N Tarragona St, Pens. 850-439-0350.

Spinning and Pilates – 9-10:15am. Special spin bikes that move followed by 1/2 hour mat class. $12. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pens. 850-287-5836.

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Qigong Tai Chi for Beginners –9 am-10:15am.

Third Sat. monthly. Weekly evening practice sessions and this monthly session with Teacher. Navarre. Jude 850-226-9355. BlueWillowWellness.com.

Yoga for Life – 10am.Yoga for Life and Even Flow Yoga. Peace for the body, mind and soul. Seniors $5 discount. Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd, Pens. 850-865-7144.

Words of Peace TV – 2pm. Last Sat. Words of Peace “What we are looking for is inside, not outside.”

Prem Rawat, also honorably known as Maharaji. Cox Cable Ch 4 and WUWF Public Access Channel, Pens.

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