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Happy 2024! Well, here we are, another year and another opportunity to seize the moments we may have overlooked last year. I often look back and think about things I "should have done" rather than what I did! When you stack up 365 days, that's a lot to try and fill with something new, so rather than seeing the half-empty glass, the half-full is the better way to walk through life.

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To empower individuals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet.

To educate communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability.

To connect readers with local wellness resources and events, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives.

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CONTENTS Natural Awakenings New York City ­– Long Island January 2024

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THYROID-FRIENDLY EATING DEPARTMENTS 8 community news briefs 10 local insight 12 health briefs 14 event spotlight 16 local insight 18 feature

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Living Longer, Healthier and More Fulfilled

Using Social Media for Positive Change

GRACEFUL AGING

KIDFLUENCERS

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MICHAEL MONGNO, PH.D.,

On the Many Benefits of Mindfulness

22 wise words 24 conscious eating

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community news briefs

EDITORIAL CALENDAR JANUARY HEALTH & WELLNESS FEATURE: AGING GRACEFULLY PLUS: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE FEBRUARY HEART-HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FEATURE: ORAL HEALTH FOR HEALTHY HEART PLUS: BREATHWORK FOR STRESS REDUCTION MARCH FOOD & NUTRITION FEATURE: PLANT-BASED HEALING PLUS: COLON HEALTH APRIL ECO-TRAVEL FEATURE: N. AMERICAN ECO-ADVENTURES PLUS: PARKINSON’S DISEASE MAY WOMEN’S WELLNESS FEATURE: HORMONAL HEALTH JOURNEY PLUS: LYME DISEASE JUNE MEN’S HEALTH FEATURE: MENTAL HEALTH FOR MEN PLUS: VEGAN FITNESS JULY KEEPING IT COOL FEATURE: EATING SEASONALLY PLUS: SKIN-SAFE SUMMER AUGUST FINDING YOUR TRIBE FEATURE: THE POWER OF COMMUNITY PLUS: KIDS’ SPORTS SAFETY SEPTEMBER EMOTIONAL HEALING FEATURE: TRAUMA & ADDICTION RECOVERY PLUS: YOGA FOR RECOVERY OCTOBER WHOLE BODY ALIGNMENT FEATURE: CHIROPRACTIC & BODYWORK PLUS: BREAST HEALTH NOVEMBER GRATEFUL AGING FEATURE: BECOMING A WISE ELDER PLUS: FOOD CELEBRATIONS DECEMBER RECONNECT & REJUVENATE FEATURE: THE GIFT OF SELF CARE PLUS: THE PLACEBO EFFECT

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Meet and Greet Your True Self

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anifestation Coach Irina Portnova, founder of Lifepalette Coaching, knows that many people feel lost in life’s hustle. To combat that, she has launched free, bimonthly virtual Meet and Greet Your True Self workshops to help attendees discover their true self. “Life can often feel like a whirlwind where we constantly juggle responsibilities, expectations and societal pressure. In this chaos, we tend to lose sight of what truly matters—the journey to understand and embrace our authentic selves. This journey is not just important; it’s crucial,” she affirms.

In these workshops, Portnova helps attendees connect and rediscover their true selves. “Not long ago, I was Irina Portnova desperately searching for deeper meaning and purpose in a world that often felt strange and difficult to navigate. On the surface, everything was great, but I couldn’t help shaking this nagging feeling of emptiness,” explains this passionate coach, who then embarked on a seven-year educational journey of self-discovery. “I began looking at myself and my situation in an entirely new light. It was like I found the missing piece to a puzzle. The results were life changing.”

Using her own unique experiences as inspiration, she helps workshop attendees get to know their true selves, too. “I will guide you toward a renewed sense of self-awareness, confidence and clarity as you fall in love with the Real You and take control of your life. Together, we’ll unseal a life rich in authenticity and purpose, waiting just beneath the surface.”

For more information call 646-949-9422 or email irina@lifepalette.net. To accept your exclusive invite to the Meet and Greet Your True Self workshop visit LifePalette.net/meet-andgreet-true-self.

Heallist Presents Inaugural Healers Exchange in Hudson Valley

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eallist introduces the inaugural Healers Exchange, an exclusive event for holistic practitioners, wellness experts, and teachers. Taking place on Friday, January 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wild Roots in Wappingers Falls, New York, this gathering promises a unique opportunity for community building and holistic exploration.

The event provides a nurturing environment for practitioners to share and receive healing services. “Attendees can contribute their unique gifts and receive offerings from fellow practitioners representing various healing modalities,” says Yuli Ziv, Heallist founder and CEO. “The day kicks off and concludes with powerful group practices, setting a positive tone and collective intention.”

To register and for more information visit Heallist.com/events. See ads, pages 17 and 37.

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Enjoy Free Italian Dinner While Learning to Reduce Stress

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r. Mike Berlin, holistic doctor, healer, sought after speaker, and developer of the unique Living the Miracle transformational coaching process invites the Natural Awakenings community to a free dinner event being held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, at LaFamiglia restaurant in Plainview, New York.

During this free event, which includes dinner, a gift, and a special offer for all attendees, Berlin will discuss his proprietary body, mind and spirit approach to healing the root causes of chronic stress overload. “According to the CDC, 93 percent of all doctor visits are stress related. As we all know, stress can lead to a myriad of health issues. And unfortunately, chronic stress overload is now in epidemic proportions,” says Berlin. “If you, or someone you know, suffers with worry, anxiety, stress or emotional traumas, we invite you to join us.”

Berlin has been treating and teaching people how to transform and eliminate stress in their bodies and lives for 30 years. Symptoms of chronic stress overload include anxiety and depression, emotional dysregulation, sleep difficulties, digestive disorders, back and neck problems, immune dysfunction, long COVID, and other unresolvable health conditions. “These emotional, chemical and physical stresses accumulate over your lifetime causing weakness and malfunction in your mind and body,” says this passionate practitioner, who blends a unique form of gentle neurological and energetic body work, all-natural nutrition, and a proprietary transformational coaching process to help patients clear stress and emotional traumas from their mind and nervous systems. “You’ll heal almost every system in your body as we remove the physical, chemical and emotional interference to the natural, God-given, expression of you!”

Berlin offers these dinners as a chance to learn more about these healing modalities in a relaxed, comfortable setting. “While you’re enjoying a delicious, full course Italian dinner on me, you’ll hear from other patients who have gone through my processes, get a chance to ask me questions, and discover if my method is the right path for you,” he assures.

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Connect with our like-minded, holistic community and learn about a truly life-transforming proprietary body, mind, spirit approach to heal the root causes of emotional and physical pain! *Vegan options available.

“Within a relatively short time I have experienced not only a significant lessening of pain and increased mobility, but the freedom that comes from understanding, acceptance, and letting go.” –R.S. “The anxiety and depression lifted.

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local insight

Puppy Poop Observations and Diet Considerations

by Dr. David Pollack

We just got a new puppy. She’s an amazing White German Shepherd and we couldn’t be happier. As we researched breeders, we couldn't help but notice how many of them made a big deal about the food the dogs were eating. There was no shortage of mentions of organic, raw frozen or freeze-dried meats, raw eggs on top, sardines, fish oils, and other healthy alternatives to traditional grain processed kibble. They all exclaimed these diets offered the puppies healthier stools; calm, yet energetic dispositions; and beautiful, soft coats.

I’ll be honest, in our household we’ve used decent “better” kibbles but never went too overboard when it came to pet food. Over the past 15 years, we’ve had the privilege of parenting five dogs, in addition to fostering over a dozen.

To boost their health, I’ve added a few powdered doggy supplements to their diet that have made a difference.

One of the things that has always stood out to us whenever we got a new dog was the unpleasantness of their stools. Historically, puppy poop has been gross, often presenting as loose and slimy with a yellowish hue. I figured it was par for the course—until our new addition.

She was the first pet we’ve had that was fed in such a healthy way before she became part of our household. Her stools were smallish, compact and clean, with uniform dark brown coloration. When she had the inevitable accident, it was easy to clean up. The breeder gave us what was remaining of a small bag of her food. As it waned, we began adding a little of our other dogs’ food to it. Suddenly, her clean stools became looser and slimier with that slight yellow tinge.

That went on for about three days before we finally got the chance to purchase a similar high quality food product. Within a day her stools turned back to perfect.

I got the chance, yet again, to witness this concept I’ve discussed with my patients for 15 years in real time. It’s amazing how many people out there do not think the quality, source and processing of our food is important. I often tell new patients that animals (in the wild) do not cook their food. They also never drink milk outside of infancy and never from another animal. And, wild animals rarely get diseases or cancer. Plus, they have stronger bones than us.

While eating modern, industrial produced food, it’s not a good idea to eat raw.

But how we prepare our food is important. We don’t want to destroy the proteins we eat. Overcooking or using temperatures that are too high cause denaturing.

When proteins are denatured, it makes them far more difficult for our bodies to digest, break down and process. Anything our body has difficulty breaking down becomes inflammatory. Anything we cannot digest becomes harmful.

To ensure the digestive process works appropriately, a few important factors must be in alignment. First, our digestive system must be highly functioning. All of our digestive functions must be working optimally.

Additionally, the food we eat must contain high levels of nutrients. It should be gently, and appropriately cooked. Slow cooking works! It just takes longer to 10

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destroy the bacteria and other pathogens. But notice how food cooked in a slow cooker is softer, juicier and more tender than food cooked at temperatures in excess of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, covering food while it cooks helps retain the moisture and limits the overcooking/ denaturing of the proteins.

Our food also must be of high quality. Why do so many people choose organic? What is important about these concepts? In most of Europe all food must be grown organically. The food tastes better and is healthier because it is higher quality, non GMO food that is grown in naturally fertile soil.

So now my dog poops beautifully again, and my wife and son saw it clearly in real time and took it to heart personally. The quality of our food matters. Not just the production and growth methods, but even how we process it at home.

Dr. David L. Pollack is the founder of Pollack Wellness Institute, located at 66 Commack Rd., #204, Commack, NY. For appointments or information, call 631-462-0801, email info@pollackwellness.com or visit PollackWellness.com.

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Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a rare, but growing, condition of repeated and severe bouts of vomiting experienced by some marijuana users.

The syndrome is difficult to predict or diagnose at this time, although its prevalence may be associated with the increased use and potency of the drug.

Some long-term, daily marijuana users develop CHS late in life, while some young people also suffer from it after a few years of heavy smoking. THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana, is thought to be responsible for CHS symptoms, because it binds to receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system that regulate sleep and other bodily functions.

Although the exact mechanisms that trigger this illness remain unclear, mounting evidence suggests that prolonged cannabis use can lead to the rewiring of receptors and nerves in the gut and esophageal sphincter, leading to CHS symptoms. Some patients have found relief by rubbing creams with capsaicin—a chili pepper extract—on their arms or belly.

Experts believe that the warming sensation created by these balms activates a receptor in the stomach that can calm nausea and vomiting.

Sleep Regularity for Longer Life

The findings from a study published in the journal Sleep highlight that sleep regularity, defined as the day-today consistency of sleep-wake timing, is a powerful predictor of mortality risk. The Sleep Regularity Index (SRI) was calculated from over 10 million hours of data from 60,977 participants in the UK Biobank.

The study found that a higher SRI was associated with a 20 to 57 percent lower risk of mortality, even after adjusting for various factors such as age, sex, ethnicity, lifestyle and health biomarkers. Sleep regularity was associated with lower risks of all-cause, cancer and cardiometabolic mortality across the top four SRI groups compared to the least regular group. Importantly, sleep regularity outperformed sleep duration as a predictor of mortality risk, indicating its potential as an important predictor of health and longevity. Further research is needed to establish causality and explore the underlying mechanisms.

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ichael Lehrman, co-publisher of Natural Awakenings New York City and Long Island editions, is pleased to announce his latest virtual community offering Mindful Mondays with Michael. This free online workshop begins with an introduction to the theme of the month, followed by an open forum for attendees to briefly share thoughts and set their intentions for the meditation. Lehrman will then guide the group through a meditation aimed at seeding their intentions while also nourishing and replenishing their nervous systems.

This inspiring monthly offering is an offshoot of Natural Awakenings former community meditation group, Lehrman’s first collaborative local Natural Awakenings wellness initiative.

This month’s Mindful Mondays with Michael is being held from 6 to 7 p.m., on Monday, January 22, via Google Meets. Each workshop will follow the editorial calendar theme of the month.

For January, the focus is overall health and wellness.

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For just over a year, I’ve offered a free virtual community meditation group, and it’s been a wonderful way for those of us in attendance to take a break from our busy lives. For some, it’s a new discovery on how easy it can be to implement a daily mindfulness practice. I love sharing the simplicity of a Michael Lehrman meditation practice with our Natural Awakenings family of readers and advertisers. It’s one of the most beneficial ways I’ve found to significantly reduce stress in my life. It brings us back to the present moment, which is the only moment we ever truly have.

However, after leading this group for the past year, I felt called to add another layer to the practice, to make it more dynamic.

We’ll get the chance to spotlight a special theme each month and make a concerted effort to weave that theme into our daily lives.

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What should participants do to prepare for each workshop?

Be sure to set aside time to be in a quiet space for at least an hour.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a notebook, pen and paper to take notes and set your intentions for the month.

Cost: Free. Location: Google Meets. For more information and to register, email Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNY.com or call 212726-1420. See calendar listing, page 34.

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The Best of Humanity

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The passage of linear time is marked by the ebb and flow of the silvery moon, as waves of cosmic radiation influence the tides of men.

In your upward Ascension spiral you cycle round to specific calendar dates and events that are indicators of the passage of linear time that the collective celebrates as milestones in the procession of your spiritual growth. Every 12 months you will intercept a nexus point in the vertical spiral of time which results in great feasting and celebration. Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Posadas Navi Dena, and others.

There were spiritual beings who walked the Earth at these points in time who were unveiled to the truth of their stellar origins. Brick by brick and stone by stone they paved the many paths up the mountain that you all walk today through their teachings of love, compassion and wisdom.

Can you believe that as Emissaries of Light, it was easier to spread the Word, over 2,000 years ago, than it is now? Life was hard and people were ready to listen. We look around and we wonder when that time will come again. How difficult do things need to get on the planet surface before each of you are forced to call out to your creator for ‘Help’ on your return to Unity Consciousness?

These festive holidays bring out the very best in many, but in others—the lost, the lonely, the sad, and disenfranchised—it can bring out the worst. The lost souls cry out to the Angels in their despair and turn their backs on Love, and even their God, in complete denial—these are the stranded boats that ran aground in turbulent waters… Others sing out in praise and celebration and in those moments, they project a frequency of pure love and gratitude—the formula for miracles!

When the collective focuses their positive thoughts, feelings and emotions in unison as they do at these times of ritual, they propagate a wave of energy that is so powerful it can raise you up and deliver you to the Ascension Gates.

Why should this be for a day, or a week, or a season?

This year we ask you to be attentive. Listen, focus on each moment that you spend in love and gratitude and lock-in that vibration so that you may carry it with you throughout the year!

Whether it is the celebration of the birth of Jesus, or of your own birthday, why not be the best that you can be always, IN ALL WAYS? Someone is born every day; can you hold that vibration for them, too? If you can, you will send waves of frequency throughout the fields of consciousness like ripples of water when the tide turns and the sea begins its journey back to shore, building slowly at first, wave upon wave, until it lifts all boats stuck in the mud, and in its wake will float even the heaviest of boats.

This article was submitted by Robin Landau, Marconics Master Teacher, who is here to assist others on their Ascension. She can be reached at 516-369-3653 or robinjoylandau@gmail.com.

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The Power of Synergy EMBRACING A MULTI-MODALITY APPROACH TO HOLISTIC HEALTH

Expanding Your Network in 2024:

1. Dive into New Modalities: Delve into a new modality and consider certification. Enriching your skill set opens doors to collaborative possibilities.

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2. Build Relationships Monthly: Set the intention to connect with a new practitioner monthly, cultivating relationships that can lead to fruitful referral partnerships.

3. Join Peer Communities: Attend events in new practitioner communities, easily accessible through virtual gatherings.

Follow up with resonant connections, fostering relationships beyond the digital realm.

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n the realm of holistic health, a transformative approach is taking root—one that harmonizes diverse healing modalities for a more profound impact. Picture a health journey where acupuncture mingles with nutrition, yoga blends seamlessly with breathwork, and massage complements herbal remedies. This is the world of multi-modality approaches, where the magic of synergy unfolds.

Holistic health, at its essence, acknowledges the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit, offering a personalized and comprehensive path to well-being. A multi-modality approach weaves together a tapestry of healing methods, addressing various facets of our holistic existence.

Crucial to this evolution is practitioner collaboration, where acupuncturists, nutritionists, yoga instructors, and others join forces to transcend individual expertise. This collaboration extends into the creation of referral networks, connecting individuals with the right mix of holistic modalities tailored to their unique needs.

Why Collaboration and Referral Networks Matter:

This collaboration transforms the health journey into a cooperative venture, enhancing overall care quality. Clients benefit from personalized treatment plans that draw from the strengths of various modalities, fostering a holistic experience. For instance, stress relief might not only involve meditation but also nutritional guidance supporting mental well-being.

Moreover, a multi-modality approach encourages practitioners to view health challenges from diverse perspectives, fostering continuous learning, growth and innovative solutions.

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GRACEFUL AGING

LIVING LONGER, HEALTHIER AND MORE FULFILLED

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eople are living longer, and as we age, we increasingly become aware of a desire to remain healthy, vibrant and active for as long as possible. It’s about extending our health span as much as our lifespan. While genetics play a role in how we experience the aging process, advancements in science are helping us understand that how we manage our mindset, physical activity, stress levels and diet can have just as much of an impact. By redefining what it means to get older and finding deeper meaning, we can embrace aging with grace and gratitude, rather than resist it. Many factors are within our control, and it is possible to live a fulfilling and vibrant life well into our twilight years.

At nearly 103 years young, Dr. Gladys McGarey wrote the book on graceful aging. As the author of The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age, she suggests that we reframe aging as an opportunity rather than a loss, thereby pioneering a new way of thinking about disease and health. “At 102, I’m losing my eyesight,

but my insight has improved,” says the cofounder of the American Holistic Medical Association. “I have trouble reading but can listen to audiobooks and have deep conversations with people. If we look for illness and pain at the end of life, that’s what our bodies will show us. But if we reach for health, joy, laughter and other realities of true humanity, that’s what we will find.”

McGarey asserts that our medical community is trained to eliminate pain and illness rather than learn from their messages.

“If we can lean into what understanding a disease shows us, we can discover true wisdom,” she explains. “You can hold onto the pain, or you can hold onto what you learn from the pain. When my son was training to be an orthopedic surgeon, he confided that he was afraid to have people’s lives in his hands. I responded that if he thinks he’s the one who does the healing, he has a right to be scared. Doctors provide the technology to turn the healing over to the patient, and we have the core knowledge of what to do inside of us.”

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McGarey is a firm believer that forgiveness is essential to freeing up stuck energy.

Life has to move, she says, and letting go of feelings that may be lingering in our subconscious allows us to move forward with grace. “If we hang on to the dark places in our lives, we will get stuck. Pay attention to your dreams, both during the day and night, because they hold the truth. We all came here for a reason and have our life’s purpose. If you find that, you will always be fulfilled and can embrace the aging process instead of fighting it,” she says.

Renowned alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra, M.D., is an author, speaker and founder of the Chopra Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to research on wellbeing and humanitarianism. His latest book, Quantum Body: The New Science for Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life, outlines how we can harness the power of the quantum body to significantly improve our physical and mental wellness, leading to a more fulfilling aging process.

According to Chopra, our well-being depends entirely on the quantum field,

point—a state of rest from which activity springs. “Your awareness experiences the zero point as silent, calm, alert and pregnant with boundless possibilities, where you have access to your next thought,” he explains.

Embracing instead of resisting our quantum body further helps the energy flow.

“The most natural way to live is in your dharma, or your truth,” Chopra says. “The greatest gift of self-awareness is that you can prove this to yourself every day by living with love, truth, beauty and bliss as your goal. Ultimate well-being requires no less, and living from your source reveals that the infinite is personal and within reach. Physical well-being exists if you are able to live a long life in good health; mental well-being exists if you retain clear, sharp thinking; psychological well-being exists if you are free of anxiety and depression; and spiritual well-being exists if your life has higher purpose and meaning.”

With more than 40 years of experience as a functional medicine doctor, Tom O’Bryan, DC, DACBN, CIFM, is an internationally recognized speaker and writer on chronic disease and metabolic disorders.

He defines graceful aging as a state of full body function, without limitations and with rational expectations for what the body can do. O’Bryan points to the so-called Blue Zones, with an extraordinarily high percentage of people living into their 90s and above, as examples of those gracefully aging. “The lifestyle of people living in these areas includes daily rituals that reduce stress and reverse the inflammation associated with stress. As a result, they are able to live long, fruitful, happy lives as contributing and engaged members of society,” he notes.

O’Bryan believes that the greatest contribution to living a vital life is identifying and reducing the triggers of inflammation in our bodies, which can largely be accomplished with lifestyle modifications.

“According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 of the top 15 causes of death are related to chronic inflammatory diseases. Many people address inflammation with medication, but they don’t realize that food is the best medicine,” he explains. “With diet being the largest

source of inflammation activation in the body, it’s important to question what’s on the end of our fork and nourish the body with an anti-inflammatory diet, including berries, leafy greens, garlic, curcumin and plenty of pure water. Your body always wants to be healthier, and if we identify and reduce our exposure to the triggers of inflammation, the inflammation calms down.”

Reducing inflammation also allows the central nervous system to settle into rest-and-digest mode, which can help the body age more gracefully. “Inflammation is the immune system’s response to harmful stimuli,” O’Bryan says. “An activated immune system is a life-saving, nonnegotiable state that sets our sympathetic nervous system into fight-or-flight mode.

When we are stressed or fighting for our lives, our heart rate is fast; our breathing is short, sharp and shallow; and our muscles are tight and ready for action. When inflammation decreases, our bodies are able to calm down and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. In that very relaxed state, your heart rate is slow; your breath is deep; your muscles are relaxed; and your brain is open, expansive and daydreaming of new possibilities in life. That’s when healing and regeneration occurs.”

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which exists on a subatomic level and is the infinite source of everyday reality that affects our thoughts, feelings, sensations and biological responses. “Your quantum body is the central hub for every process that requires intelligence, just as a power plant is the central hub for everything that requires electricity. The prospect of having your quantum body fail you is far more serious than any single symptom of disease and aging. Well-being is weakened whenever there is a failure of intelligence and is strengthened when intelligence flows naturally,” he explains.

Disease and aging are further downstream in the intelligence flow, Chopra notes, and when someone succumbs to a heart attack or cancer, intelligence has failed in either the cardiovascular system or a single malignant cell. “Instead of being anxious about cells, tissues, organs and systems, which aren’t under your control, you can live from the source where all controls are overseen by your quantum body. Here, all information is perfect, the flow of intelligence is never wrong or distorted, and the creative possibilities for the future are boundless,” Chopra contends.

One vital aspect of healthy aging that we can control is our approach to stress management, which Chopra says most people don’t take seriously enough. Stress can come from myriad sources, including family and social relationships; workplace stresses; a poor-quality diet; deficient sleeping habits; lack of exercise and downtime; and constant distractions from texting, video games and around-the-clock news reports. That is why it is more important than ever to develop tools for self-care.

“The frenetic pace of modern life has overwhelmed the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for all the processes, from heartbeat to respiration and digestion, that run independently of your conscious actions,” Chopra advises.

“Medical research validates how essential stress management is, but what needs to change are socially ingrained attitudes that persuade us to tolerate stress beyond what our bodies and psyches are designed for.”

Chopra encourages prioritizing deep sleep, tuning into breath and awareness, and mindful exercises to return to our zero

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You wake up in the morning with a huge, red, ugly blister on your lip. It’s a herpes outbreak! It couldn’t have picked a worse time to appear. There is no way to cover it up. You can’t be more embarrassed. Do you cancel? What do you do?

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tongue one morning when she fed you your oatmeal. Tasting it, she found it too hot, so she blew on it and tested it again. Finding it was now the right temperature, she fed it to you. Unfortunately, she just transferred the virus onto the spoon and now, to you. Have you ever shared food in a restaurant with a friend, a family member, or on a date with that special someone? Ever shared a soft drink with a friend or allowed your date to taste your cocktail? The same thing that could have happened with grandma could have happened then. Most will blame the last person they were intimate with, but unless you had a blood test shortly before being with them—proving you were clean—you may have already been infected.

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Would you believe that grandma might have given it you?

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Michael Mongno, Ph.D., ON THE MANY BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS

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ichael Mongno, Ph.D., local psychotherapist and founder of Present Centered Therapies in Manhattan, describes mindfulness as the cultivation of attending to only the present moment, by being solely focused on and aware of only what is currently happening. “This is a conscious awareness of our thoughts and feelings, our sense sensations and tuning into our environment without any evaluation or judgement—a complete and compassionate acceptance of whatever is occurring now,” he explains.

Some of the key benefits of mindfulness include stress reduction, improved focus and concentration, emotional regulation, enhanced self-awareness, increased

resilience, and better sleep. Studies also suggest that a regular mindfulness practice can lower blood pressure and be effective in reducing chronic pain.

Dr. Mongno, an integrative psychotherapist and staunch advocate of mindfulbased interventions, enjoys enlightening others on the myriad health benefits of a consistent mindfulness practice.

Why is mindfulness so helpful for people with mental health conditions like anxiety and depression?

Anxiety and depression can keep your mind centered in the past or future. Mindfulness forces the mind into the present moment which is always fresh and new and where there are no evaluative judgements and antecedent or future wanderings. Mindfulness has a calming energy, by simply acknowledging “what is” in a gentle and nurturing way.

creasing one's attention through expanded working memory. This offers one of the greatest benefits to the individual, that being the self-regulation of one's emotions and states.

Could you briefly explain how mindfulness can change the brain and body and why that's significant?

For some, expressing yourself sexually can come laden with judgment and conditions wired in from our families or culture, or even past traumas that may still carry shame. Finding ways to discover our own pleasure and our body’s innate erotic potential takes both curiosity as well as courage. By mindfully staying in the present moment, sex can become a mutual discovery of what feels good and satisfying, thus becoming more dynamic and pro-active.

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How can mindfulness benefit a person's sexual health and relationships?

Many people struggle when starting a mindfulness practice, finding that their mind wanders, etc. How can a person overcome this?

In any kind of meditation, the mind is apt to wander, such is the nature of the mind.

Our goal is to tether the mind to something other than itself. There are several means to help focus the mind—such as a mantra, chant or an image—but the bare-bones method is to simply follow the breath. But not just follow it. We should mindfully focus on the actual experience of breathing, meaning to really "feel" each breath coming in and flowing through the nostrils, the expansion of the lungs, and the gentle rising of the chest. Of course, what will inevitably happen is that the mind will naturally drift away from this very mindful, visceral experience and begin thinking of an array of things. When this happens, simply say “thinking” and bring your attention back to the breath.

Over time, the thoughts will slow down, and space will begin to develop between the thoughts, and in that space, peace and transcendence lie.

What are some ways people can practice mindfulness in their daily lives?

One of the basics of mindfulness is to focus on your senses in any given moment, from moment to moment. So, by bringing awareness to what we’re seeing, hearing, touching or tasting is to live mindfully. Try this with everyday things like washing your hands, brushing your teeth, showering, or waiting patiently in line. We can practice slowly chewing our food, which allows us to really savor it. Basically, we can give ourselves more opportunities in the day to slow down and “smell the roses.” And one of the most important things to be mindful of is our speech—not only how we talk to ourselves, but also how we speak to others.

We want to be conscious of what we’re saying and the way we deliver our messages, as well as being compassionate in our responses, rather than reactive.

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Thyroid-Friendly Eating HOW TO TREAT HYPOTHYROIDISM WITH FOOD

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haped like a butterfly, the thyroid gland in the neck plays a critical role in overall health, as it produces a series of hormones that regulate metabolism, brain development, bone maintenance, and heart, muscle and digestive functions.

Thyroid health can be achieved by eating clean, unprocessed foods and maintaining appropriate levels of iodine.

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly five in 100 Americans suffer from hypothyroidism, which occurs when the body does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones. Common symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, inability to tolerate cold temperatures and hair loss should not be ignored. Diagnosis is

aided by a blood test that measures levels of thyroid-stimulating hormones. While most cases of an underactive thyroid are mild or cause few obvious symptoms, the disease can become severe if it is left untreated.

“Only 10 percent of the population is aware of their thyroid problem and trying to manage it. Thyroid disease is a big thing. If people don’t know if they have it, they should be screened for it. If they have it, they should have hope,” says Alan Christianson, a naturopathic endocrinologist and author of The Thyroid Reset Diet: Reverse Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Symptoms With a Proven IodineBalancing Plan.

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time to check thyroid health is during perimenopause years, when thyroid function can often waver, becoming underactive. Even if lab tests are normal, it is important to speak with a physician that understands the symptoms of hypothyroidism,” says Anna Cabeca, an obstetrician-gynecologist and women’s health expert in Brunswick, Georgia.

“Most people can improve or reverse it radically. Diet is very powerful. Start with your shopping list and at the top write: Food is medicine.”

Offering hope, Michigan-based obstetrician-gynecologist Tabatha Barber says, “It’s often about doing less, not more, to help improve thyroid function. Don’t be afraid that this is something you have to live with forever.” As a teenager, Barber was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland and often causes hypothyroidism. She has learned how to modify her diet for relief.

Skip the Gluten

“Gluten is the main trigger that really seems to irritate the immune system,” says Barber. “A lot of people don’t realize that gluten is in some sauces, salad dressings, seasonings, medication fillers and more. It can be enough to keep the inflammation associated with hypothyroidism going.”

Balance Iodine

“Iodine is the Goldilocks mineral,” says Christianson. “It’s important to not consume too much or too little. Those with

thyroid disease usually get too much.

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Cabeca shaves selenium-rich Brazil nuts on soups or salads. “Keep them as a staple in the kitchen,” she advises, adding that balance is important when selecting zinc- and selenium-rich foods because some of them, like dairy, may also contain high levels of iodine.

Eat Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Cabeca finds clever ways to sneak antiinflammatory ingredients into her recipes.

For her kafta kabobs, for example, she combines ground meat with finely chopped parsley, garlic, tomatoes or dried shiso leaves and tops them with cashew butter or tahini sauce. Similarly, she uses plenty of parsley in her tabouleh—a traditional Middle Eastern salad—and replaces the customary bulgur wheat with chopped Brussels sprouts or cauliflower.

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ocial media has made it easier than ever to share ideas, and today’s generation of digital natives are adept at using it. With one video post, they can reach thousands in minutes. Welcome to the world of “kidfluencers”: young people with throngs of online followers that use their platforms to sway their peers (and adults, too). Aged 16 or younger, these engaged leaders know the ins-and-outs of the latest technology and understand that there is power in becoming more than just a passive viewer.

While some use social media outlets to earn sponsorships or market products, others leverage their online brands to inspire agents of change and make a positive difference in the world.

Reaching the Reading Masses

When eighth-graders Kyra and Phallon Pierce noticed a racially insensitive book and zero multi-cultural authors on an assigned reading list, the Chicagoland-based identical twins decided to take action. They launched Positive Change Charities, a nonprofit that awards book grants to promote diverse authors to kids in need and underfunded K-12 libraries across Illinois.

“We’ve given out about 4,000 books, and I’m really excited about that because we go to the schools and personally get to give those books out,” Kyra says. The twins are competitive dancers and use social media to promote their performances, and they employ those same venues to get the word out about their book-focused work.

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On Instagram, for example, the Pierce girls encourage Illinois kids to check out their curated reading list, apply for a grant or push for state legislation that compels the inclusion of diverse authors in K-12 curriculums. “I feel like [social media] is a really good tool to use, because it allows you to get to a wide variety of people,” Phallon notes. “It hits adults; it hits teenagers; it hits anybody. It allows you to really push your message out there.”

Mobilizing Community Cleanups

Known as The Conservation Kid, Cash Daniels is a 14-year-old influencer from Chattanooga who uses Instagram to promote Tennessee River preservation efforts.

Since he began this work at age 7, he has helped recycle 2,000 miles of fishing line and remove more than 30,000 pounds of trash and two tons of aluminum cans from area waterways. He leads community cleanups and often speaks directly to children at school functions.

“Kids may be a small part of the population, but we’re 100 percent of the future,” Daniels asserts. “And if somebody says you can’t do it, get out there and prove them wrong.” Instagram is his preferred outlet because that’s where he feels he can reach the most people in the limited time he can commit to online endeavors. In addition to leveraging social media to inspire others, he has met some of his best friends online, as well as people wanting to collaborate with him to amplify his message.

try to strike the right work-life balance.

“How many hours a day would we allow our kids to work, even if it’s something that they wanted to do?” she asks.

Arroll highlights the complexities that parents must navigate when a child starts to earn money or products in exchange for social media influence. Those likes, shares and other types of engagement, she says, trigger the reward center in human brains, and that can lead to addictive-like behavior.

Recognizing the dangers, the parents of both the Pierce twins and Daniels limit their kids’ social media use and monitor posts so that they can address any worrisome events or behaviors before they get out of control.

Inspiring New Kidfluencers

When the Pierce twins visit schools, their audiences are comprised of kids just like them. “There’s no difference between us; we’re all the same,” says Phallon, and Kyra chimes in that this commonality can be inspiring. Daniels believes that when kids see him in action on social media, they are motivated to act, as well. He is a role model—opening new possibilities for future kidfluencers.

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hen stress and cognitive decline are prevalent concerns, the role of companion animals in promoting human cognitive health has gained significant attention. Pet parents know that having a furry family member at home can enhance life in countless ways emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. Numerous studies reinforce the idea that having a dog, cat or other animal companion can have a positive impact in enhancing mental faculties and mitigating cognitive decline.

That is great news for the 86.9 million U.S. households that own a pet.

Cognitive Improvements

A population-based study published in the Journal of Aging and Health examined the association between pet ownership and cognitive health in older adults. It evaluated the cognitive skills of 1,369 Medicare recipients over a six-year period, of which 53 percent were pet owners and 32 percent were pet owners for five or more years.

The results showed that cognitive scores decreased at a slower rate in pet owners, and especially among long-term pet owners. The study suggests that the presence of a companion animal can contribute to

cognitive stimulation and improved mental faculties.

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Conventional wisdom would have us believe that human well-being is the result of happiness and the absence of physical and mental illness. However, an article published in the journal Health and Quality of Life Outcomes analyzed data from 21 countries and suggests that well-being is the result of several factors, including having a sense of purpose in life. A different study on pet ownership and brain health noted that pets give their owners reason to live. Pets have the potential to increase feelings of social support, give owners a sense of meaning and improve their lifestyles by adding structure to daily routines.

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Pet ownership is associated with reduced levels of depression, anxiety and stress.

In a study published in BMC Psychiatry, domesticated animals were found to help individuals with mental health conditions.

One participant in the study described the emotional and coping support from their pet, “She’s always there for me in a regular way of managing my stress. I tell her about my days; she snuggles, cuddles and sleeps with me.”

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physical decline was slower among pet owners. In turn, this improved physical activity benefits psychological health, so walking the dog has multiple benefits.

Before getting a pet to improve mental health through exercise, ensure those exercise goals are in alignment with the needs of a prospective animal companion. This is especially true with dogs that require regular walks. There are significant differences in how much and what kind of exercise each dog breed needs.

Making the Most of Pet Companionship

To harness the benefits of companion animals for cognitive and physical health, certain lifestyle and other considerations should be taken into account, such as travel frequency, homeowner association restrictions and the cost of pet ownership.

Owning a pet is a long-term responsibility that should not be taken lightly.

It is essential to ensure a safe and suitable environment for both the individual and

the pet. Adequate space, a balanced diet, regular veterinary care and ample opportunities for exercise and mental stimulation are crucial for maintaining the well-being of the pet and owner.

Regular interactions and activities with a pet are key. Engaging in mentally stimulating exercises, such as puzzle toys or training sessions, can provide cognitive enrichment for both the pet and the owner, creating opportunities for bonding and mutual cognitive stimulation.

It is also important to note that while pet ownership can have positive psychological benefits, it should not be viewed as an alternative to necessary clinical treatments that address specific mental health conditions. A more integrative approach to treatment that includes pet ownership may be the most effective and rewarding of all.

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What is motion palpation in veterinary medicine?

Motion palpation involves a veterinarian’s hands-on examination of every vertebral junction for functional changes, with the veterinarian taking each joint through its entire range of motion to detect motion loss or increased resistance to induced motion. Potential spinal segmental dysfunction issues, or restrictions, include:

• Symmetrical or asymmetrical joint mobility loss in one or more planes • Localized pain • Increased pain when pressure is applied to surrounding muscles and bony structures • Active inflammation or chronic tissue changes, such as swelling, tissue thickening, redness, and altered surface temperature that can be visualized or palpated In many cases, joints with segmental dysfunction issues appear completely normal when viewed on X-rays or other diagnostic imaging techniques.

How do restrictions affect pets?

Restrictions have numerous consequences for pets, including:

• Local effects — Restrictions can cause tissue adhesions, joint cartilage degeneration, and decreased blood flow to the joint, and the mechanical stress, muscle tension, and inflammation can alter nerve function and be painful.

• Compensatory effects — Joints adjacent to the restricted joint become hyper-mobile to compensate, increasing their injury risk and their susceptibility to degenerative joint disease (i.e., arthritis). In addition, when surrounding muscles attempt to stabilize the hyper-mobile joint, they contract more than normal and become tense, which places more stress on tendons and increases injury risk.

• Systemic effects — Chronic pain and inflammation can lead to systemic effects, such as organ dysfunction and a weakened immune response.

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What is Veterinary Medical Manipulation?

VMM is similar to human chiropractic care and involves correcting specific restrictions and restoring normal range of motion using a high velocity, low amplitude (HVLA) thrust in the joint’s plane.

The veterinarian can perform these manipulations hands-on, or with specialized instruments designed for pets.

What are signs that my pet may benefit from Veterinary Medical Manipulation?

Signs that indicate your pet may benefit from VMM include: • Neck or back pain • Abnormal gait or undefined lameness • Abnormal posture or stance • Reduced performance • Reluctance to move, jump or climb stairs • Stiffness • Discomfort when being petted, groomed or lifted • Recurrent digestive problems or incontinence • Frequent infections • Lick granulomas VMM is often used in conjunction with other veterinary treatments, such as medication, surgery, acupuncture, physical rehabilitation, and food therapy.

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by Kimberly Whittle Humans are social creatures by nature, and leaning into community is key to a long and healthy life. Look no further than the five so-called Blue Zones in places around the planet where people regularly live to be 100 years old. While eating nutritious food and exercising regularly are important aspects to a healthy lifestyle, Dan Buettner, a Blue Zones expert, believes part of the secret to a long and healthy life is finding purpose and doing it with help from a meaningful community.

Buettner’s observations are supported by research. An article published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine summarized the significant evidence that connection to a community helps people physically and mentally with improvements in weight control, blood sugar levels, cancer survival, cardiovascular health and overall mental health, as well as a notable mitigation of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. In a Brigham Young University meta-analysis of 148 studies to determine the effect of social relationships on the risk of mortality, researchers reported that social connections with friends, family, neighbors or colleagues improved the odds of living longer by 50 percent.

A Nexus for Consciousness, Healing and Hope Natural Awakenings, a pioneering magazine founded to educate and connect communities for healthy living on a healthy planet, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. In this digital era, Natural Awakenings continues to stand at the vanguard along with its parent company, KnoWEwell, and its Regenerative Whole Health Hub (Hub). The one-of-its-kind Hub uniquely builds communities, enables trusted connections to people and businesses, provides evidence-based resources, as well as local provider and thought-leader education and healing programs.

As global stressors continue to arise, now more than ever, it’s important to us at Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation and KnoWEwell to expand our community’s impact to inspire, empower and connect our ecosystem locally, nationally and globally. We will be bringing our readers immersive engagement and learning opportunities, and amplifying our local businesses through multimedia publishing and business services in our local Natural Awakenings online communities, as well as within KnoWEwell’s Regenerative Whole Health Hub. As we enter our fourth decade, our print magazine will continue to grow while we embrace the everexpanding new era of digital enlightenment. We intend to continue to be a beacon of hope and a connector for safe, trusted connections to real people, authentic experts, education, and our natural, integrative and whole-health communities. We are creating new opportunities for our readers to learn from and engage with local business owners, as well as national and global experts through the Hub by:

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