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ovember, another great month here in Broward County, with the year-end fast approaching. Before we close out the books for this year, we have a Thursday in which sits Thanksgiving. The cover of a delicious looking pumpkin pie was deliberately chosen; I’ll be trying again to make one using the recipe on page 36. I’ll be sure to start early, giving it time to settle and the flavors marry.

Thanksgiving is a celebration of giving thanks—plain and simple.

How that is expressed may take so many forms—from the obvious to the subtle. We may sit around the dinner table with friends and family, sharing in the year’s bounty as we give thanks. We may make it a day of meditation or a hand that extends beyond, giving to others in need and sharing love and appreciation for being able to so do.

I am thankful to be able to serve our family of readers and the advertisers that make this community magazine what it is today. Each month, the Natural Awakenings’ teams work together to bring relevant information to us, presented in a way that is interesting, engaging and inspiring.

I am so thankful to all who care to contribute in one way or another.

As we move into the end of the calendar year, there’s a deliberate focus on food. I read it as the single most important factor in reflecting our choices for how we wish to create our physical heath. I look to those daily choices as ways to improve my quality of living. To be honest, I don’t understand the complexities of my own body and rely on reading and research to help me figure out what to include or eliminate in my diet for a different outcome. Probiotics, prebiotics, gut biome, intestinal health...there are trillions of things going on underneath the skin all at the same time, and all affected not only by what we ingest, but the combining of foods that we ingest at the same time. I’m paying more attention to the time-honored Ayurvedic approach

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and asking why modern restaurants seem to swap out health for taste.

There are a few local restaurants that do take that into consideration when preparing the menus. Being aware is step one. Shall we start with a fruit cup that includes just melons?

Combinations can be tricky, and I think just looking at basic information is a good place to start, along with checking in with yourself to see how you feel after each meal or snack.

I love the updates we’re getting in terms of eco-packaging. More and more choices are being made based not only on the type of product but the type of packaging in which it comes.

I recently started buying bars of shampoo instead of opting for a glass or plastic container. Overall, I prefer soaps and body cleansers that contain few or no additional fragrances.

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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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26 SUPERCHARGE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

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30 QIGONG HEALING: HOW TO HEAL YOURSELF NATURALLY

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An Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack (Part 2 of 2)

32 KRISTI NELSON

on Why Gratefulness Brings Happiness

34 SAFE DRINKING WATER

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Home Systems to Purify H2O

36 THANKSGIVING

DESSERTS

Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

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40 THE THREE ESSENTIALS

FOR GUIDANCE: MEDITATION, SILENCE AND STILLNESS

42 ECO-PACKAGING

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Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms

43 MENTAL HEALTH QUIZ Ask the Therapist Karen Kaye

DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 16 health briefs 20 global briefs 24 eco tip 32 wise words 34 healing ways 36 conscious eating

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Life Changing H2O

The 33rd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Presents the Florida Premiere of Sharkwater Extinction

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ob Stewart, the late director of Sharkwater Extinction, who lost his life in the Florida Keys while completing the film, devoted his life to saving sharks. Without them, our oceans, which provide 70 percent of the air we breathe, will be destroyed.

Sharkwater Extinction is a thrilling journey that follows Stewart and his team as they dive deep into the massive illegal shark fin industry and the conspiracy that is leading to the extinction of sharks.

Screening takes place at 8 p.m., November 17, at Bailey Hall at Broward College.

Emmy-award winning underwater cinematographer, Andy Casagrande, who worked with Stewart, states that the film’s

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goal is to better inform people in the hope it leads to more regulations. “Every time you buy something, you’re voting to support a certain lifestyle, and when people start removing things from an ecosystem, it cascades and hurts us.” He added that shark is hidden in items consumers wouldn’t suspect like makeup, supplements, even some mislabeled fish at restaurants.

Stewart’s parents will present the Rob Stewart Environmental Award to another film at FLiFF, Poisoning Paradise, produced and directed by Keely Shaye Brosnan and Teresa Tico with executive producer Pierce Brosnan.

Location: 3501 SW Davie Rd., Davie.

For more information visit FLiFF.com. See ad page 13.

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ouise Gomez has been passionate about health and wellness from a young age.

Her mother was a true inspiration as she always had a natural remedy for everything and Back to Eden was the family bible as far as healthcare was concerned.

Gomez worked at the American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine as well as The Metabolic Medical Institute where she learned the supreme importance of maintaining an alkaline body and the power of natural antioxidants created from hydrogen.

During her several visits to Japan where her brother has lived for more than 22 years, Gomez observed how the Japanese were very aware of the importance of water in its natural state— flowing and alive. Kangen, which means just that, was created in Japan approximately 44 years ago, with their home office in Okinawa, a Blue Zone. Their antioxidant-rich system was in absolute alignment with Gomez’ vision for an alkaline body type and a Zero

news briefs Waste lifestyle and she became a distributor.

Kangen can be found in hundreds of thousands of homes all around the globe.

They are found in over 200 hospitals in Japan and have offices in 25 countries with plans to expand (enagic.com).

For more information, call or text 407-459-2128 or visit HighVibrationalWater.com. See ad page 16.

Mark Anthony the Psychic Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale November 10

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ark Anthony will connect random audience members with their loved ones on the other side during his presentation, An Evening of Spirit

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Communication, 7 p.m., November 10, at the Metaphysical Chapel of South Florida, in Fort Lauderdale.

Anthony is the author of the awardwinning, critically acclaimed bestsellers Never Letting Go and Evidence of Eternity submitted for a Pulitzer. He is a world-renowned fourth generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits in addition to being an Oxfordeducated attorney, licensed to practice law in Florida, Washington, D.C. and before the United States Supreme Court.

Most recently, Anthony was featured on the Emmy award-winning show, The Doctors, and is seen regularly on ABC, NBC, CBS, MSNBC, FOX TV, major talk radio shows and in print media, as a psychic medium, paranormal expert and legal analyst in high profile cases. He is a headline speaker at conventions, expos and spiritual organizations such as the Edgar Cayce A.R.E., Spirit Symposium, IANDS-International Association of

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Near-Death Studies and universities.

Location: 1480 SW 9th Ave. (inside Graham-Fasana Chapel), Fort Lauderdale. For tickets, call 800-595-4849 or visit MetaphysicalChapel.TIX.com. For general church event information, call 754-3001428. To learn more about Anthony, visit EvidenceOfEternity.com. See ad page 2.

Website Offers Free Test Prep and Tips for Parents

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tudents can get free test prep and homework help from a YouTube channel. Here are the steps: Take a photo of the problem. Send the photo to 954-693-6379.

Within two hours, the answer will arrive

in a link. The answer is shown at Tinyurl. com/FreeTestPrepByPhoneYT. Parents are also offered a free eBook about a new type of high school transcript at Tinyurl.com/ FreeTestPrepByText.

“Focus on Skills” is coming: A headmaster of a school in Cleveland has observed that “the focus on grades increases anxiety in students.” His solution: A new “focus on skills” and a website for each student showing the “micro badges” they have earned. “It makes sense to share this information with readers of Natural Awakenings,” states Steve McCrea, founder of Fans of Mastery.org. “Readers of this magazine are on the leading edge. Parents in Florida should have access to the latest information coming out of private schools.”

Get a list of skills used by teachers at Tinyurl.com/ListOfSkillsSheet. To learn more about the “focus on skills”, go to Tinyurl. com/NoGradesVideo. For more information about the free test prep help, call McCrea at 954-646-8246. See ad page 37.

Bio-Hack Your Health Blueprint with Scalar Energy Healing

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alling all health practitioners, health coaches and serious-minded health warriors looking to share a cutting-edge remote healing alternative. From 1 to 3:30 p.m., on December 1, attend a gratis introduction to the ‘New Portal to Wellness’ with Scalar Energy Healing, at the Boca Raton Marriott.

Tom Palagrino, humanitarian and researcher of Scalar Energy, says it “operates at the quantum level and is capable of disassembling or ‘transmuting’ pathogens

such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, protozoan, amoebas, prions, molds and fungi, thus eliminating the causative agent of many diseases.” Learn about bio-hacking your gene expression through lifestyle shifts and tools for getting and feeling fabulously well.

Ridding the body of pathogens which cause most diseases and assembling nutrients lacking in the body help most healing processes. Christine Foltz, integrative nutrition health coach, personal trainer and health ambassador, discusses what contributes to inflammatory reactions in the body. She will share simple tools to help calm inflammation and find sources to eliminate and prevent symptoms from returning—the true keys to keeping your immune system strong and healthy.

Cost: Free. Location: Palm Conference Room, 5150 Town Center Cir., Boca Raton.

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OceanFest at Anne Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood

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11-11 Gem and Art Fair at Crystal Junkie Deerfield Grand Opening

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rystal Junkie Deerfield, a new metaphysical store and healthy hangout, will celebrate their Grand Opening, including an art and crystal vendor fair, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on November 11, at 819 Southeast 8th Avenue, Deerfield Beach. They invite you to drop in to enjoy the good vibes and enchanted crystal space.

Local vendors will be in attendance with their unique products and services, including chair massage; mini tarot readings; handmade jewelry; mini gem readings; local artists and their creations; vegan bites; and discounts on crystals.

Bring your friends and loved ones; open to all with free giveaways!

Location: 819 SE 8th Ave., Deerfield Beach (tall, two-story light grey building in the northwest corner of Palm Plaza). For more information, call 954-254-3828. See ad page 36.

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ark your calendar for November 10, to attend South Florida’s first ever zero-waste festival focused on “Everything under the Sea!”, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Anne Kolb Nature Center, in Hollywood.

Co-hosted by Audubon of Fort Lauderdale, OceanFest is an expo-style event with the objective of increasing public awareness about the ocean threats that plague our communities. This is a call-toaction to ride the waves of change and join in a fun-filled day. Waves of fun include exploring Reef Village; having your photo taken with real-life mermaids; raffles and giveaways; games; edible delights; music; artisans’ village; educational demos and more!

The mission is to spread awareness about conservation issues in a fun and exciting way. Attend and help make a difference.

Theme-based educational and/or exhibitor spaces may still be available at this printing. For more information, visit Broward.org/ Parks/Rentals/Pages/VendorInformation.aspx.

If you cannot attend but would like to support, OceanFest is accepting goods and services for their raffle and goodie bags. They thank you for any support you may provide.

Location: 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. For more information, call 954-357-5113 or visit OceanFest@Broward.org.

Red Carpet Premieres, parties, special guests, over 200 films For details and advance tickets visit FLIFF.com

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Funding for this event is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and The Florida Council on Arts & Culture.

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Natural Awakenings Family of Franchises Keeps Growing

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(NAPC) welcomed two new publishers to a recent training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida.

The NAPC staff spent several days with these entrepreneurs, discussing the ins and outs of publishing a new Natural Awakenings edition in Pittsburgh and taking over publication of an existing Natural Awakenings magazine in Northern and Central New Mexico.

Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy living publications in the world, serving nearly 3 million readers each month via more than 70 magazines published in cities across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico.

“Our devoted family of publishers, supported by advertisers, informs readers of many leading-edge national and local resources that offer paths to a happier, healthier and longer life,” says Bruckman.

“Our active and growing readership has helped increase interest in naturally healthy living that has influenced mainstream America and is beneficial for people and the planet.”

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New Happiness Seminar Coming to South Florida.

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aster Jennifer Yu presents Happy Tai Chi, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., on November 28, at the FAU campus, in Boca Raton.

Optional instructor training available 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on December 2. This part of her international tour is initiated by Yu and her nonprofit Yu School to fight the growing epidemics of stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and addiction in our modern society.

Yu started her Tai Chi journey 30 years ago with Peking University’s championship martial art team. Immigrating to the U.S. in 1989, she has personally taught tens-of-thousands of students from every continent, ages 6 to 100.

Happy Tai Chi is a new happiness program that makes it much easier and effective for modern people to reduce stress and get to their ‘happy’ state at a neural level. Plug it into your busy life as a mindset, dietary guide, meditation, exercise and/or a lifestyle as 11/28 you see fit. Its insights and (FAU Boca Presented By: tips are easy and useful for any schedule, condi12/ The “MOMMA PANDA” Int’l Best-selling Author tion and situation and can Happiness-Wellness Activist be universally applied to Mentor & Master Trainer health, relationships, busiOur Host: FAU Student Government Our Sponsors: Natural Awakenings, Right At Home ness and worldly affairs.

Direct Copies Hosted by FAU’s Student Government as a highlight of their Stress Less Week, the seminar is open to all.

Cost: Free to FAU faculty and students. Discounts for teachers and seniors. Info and reservations, 561-320-1120 or HappyTaiChi.org. See ad page 19.

Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth

A healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by 30 percent or more, conclude researchers from Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and In addition to being tasty, autumn’s pumpkin Women’s Hospital. Studying pie may also help prevent cancer. Two studies the diets of 33,000 women have confirmed the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins for 22 years, they found that to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. hearing was better retained Researchers from the Italian Institute of Food among those that ate closer to Science found that carotenoid compounds from pumpkins the Mediterranean Diet—with delayed the growth of human colorectal cancer and more bone cancer cells by an average of 40 percent. fruits, In China, Harbin Medical University researchers vegetafound that a polysaccharide compound from bles, whole pumpkins halted the growth of grains, legumes, human liver cancer cells. nuts, fish and virgin olive oil. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Gratitude makes sense of (DASH) diet, high in our past, brings peace for fruits and vegetables and today and creates a vision low-fat dairy, as well as for tomorrow. low in sodium, also was associated with better ~Melody Beattie hearing.

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Eating Well Protects Hearing

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Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria Eating a handful of walnuts daily boosts certain types of healthy gut bacteria that appear to contribute to cardio, metabolic and gastrointestinal health, according to a study of 18 adults by University of Illinois scientists published in the Journal of Nutrition. The researchers found that eating walnuts increased species of healthy gut bacteria, while decreasing species of unhealthy bacteria.

Eating walnuts also improved cholesterol levels.

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Gut Bacteria Linked to Artery Health A lack of diversity of gut bacteria is linked to hardening of the arteries, a new study concludes. By analyzing the gut microbiome and measuring the arterial stiffness of 617 middle-aged female twins, researchers from the University of Nottingham and King’s College London found that those with a greater diversity of healthy bacteria had more flexible arteries.

The finding explains why women, young adults and others may suffer heart attacks without traditional risk factors such as smoking or obesity. It opens the door to reducing cardiovascular disease by targeting the microbiome through diet, probiotics and other supplements.

Aerobic Fitness Helps Prevent Word Loss Tip-of-the-tongue word loss, an aggravation for many seniors and other adults, occurs less frequently in those with higher levels of aerobic fitness, regardless of age or vocabulary, reports a study of 56 men and women from the UK’s University of Birmingham. Lead researcher Katrien Segaert also clarified that tip-of-the-tongue word loss is not associated with memory loss—a common concern by those that often experience it.

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Raw Fruit and Veggies Key to Mental Health Raw fruit and vegetables are better for mental health than canned, cooked or otherwise processed produce, report researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago.

Their survey of more than 400 young adults from their country and the U.S., published in Frontiers in Psychology, found a correlation between eating raw produce and measures of psychological well-being, positive mood and life satisfaction.

“The cooking and processing of produce likely limits the delivery of nutrients that are essential for optimal emotional functioning,” says co-author Tamlin Conner, Ph.D. The top 10 raw foods for mental health are carrots, bananas, apples, dark leafy greens, grapefruit, lettuce, other citrus, berries, cucumbers and kiwis.

Breath and Urine Tests Detect Breast Cancer Early-stage breast cancer can be accurately detected via a simple breath test and urine sample, report researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. Using electronic nose sensors and gas-chromatography mass spectrometry to analyze breath and urine, respectively, they were able to identify biomarkers for breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. “Our new approach… with inexpensive, commercially available processes, is non-invasive, accessible and may be easily implemented in a variety of settings,” says study co-author Yehuda Zeiri, Ph.D. Mammography, the common screening test for breast cancer, is typically 75 to 85 percent accurate, a figure that drops for full-bodied women and those with dense breast tissue. Dual-energy digital mammography is more accurate, but increases radiation exposure, and MRIs are more expensive.

The Israeli research, published in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, compared breath and urine samples taken from 85 women with breast cancer and 81 healthy women. The electronic e-nose device, picking up on a unique breath pattern, detected cancer cells accurately 95 percent of the time. The urine test proved 85 percent accurate. “With further study, it may also be possible to analyze exhaled breath and urine samples to identify other cancer types, as well,” says Zeiri.

If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes. ~Charles Lindbergh

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Fetal exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by current standards, has been linked by Dutch researchers to thinning of the outer layer of a child’s brain and later cognitive difficulties. Following 783 children ages 6 through 10, the researchers concluded those brain abnormalities contributed in part to impulsiveness that could lead to addictive behavior and attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder.

Hostile Teachers Hamper Learning Teachers that antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism or criticizing their contributions can damage their learning potential, warns a new West Virginia University study of 472 undergraduates. Split into two groups, the students watched either a class taught by a teacher with antagonism or a standard lesson taught without antagonism, and then took a multiple-choice quiz.

Test scores were up to 5 percent lower for those that watched the antagonistic teacher because they disliked what they were being taught. They were also less likely to put forth as much effort and were unwilling to attend that teacher’s future courses.

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Air Pollution Harms Developing Brains

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Organic Labeling Evolves to Meet Challenges

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Organic shoppers may see additional labeling on produce.

More than a dozen farmers and scientists from around the country met to create the standards for an additional organic certification pilot program called the Real Organic Project (ROP), which they plan to initially introduce at 20 to 60 farms. Under the current U.S. Department of Agriculture program, the organic label means that produce has been grown without synthetic substances or genetic engineering; it doesn’t specify whether produce was grown in water or soil, which the new labeling would address.

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Extinctions of Threatened Species Continue

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The death of the world’s last male northern white rhino has rendered the species functionally extinct, which means the only hope of reviving the population is through in vitro fertilization. World Wildlife Fund head of campaigns Colin Butfield calls this a “uniquely bad situation.” Two other animals, the vaquita, a very rare porpoise discovered in 1958, and the Javan rhino are facing the same fate. Many other species, including the Sumatran rhino, black rhino, Amur leopard, forest elephant and Bornean orangutan are considered critically endangered, some with fewer than 100 individuals left. The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently considers 5,583 species of plant, mammal, bird, amphibian and marine life critically endangered.

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Countries Ban Single-Use Plastics Bans on plastic consumption have been increasing globally for the last two years.

Single-use plastics will be officially banned in the Bahamas by 2020, including plastic bags collected at the point of sale, straws, Styrofoam food containers and plastic utensils. Also, the release of balloons in the air will be illegal. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda have already banned single-use plastic products. In Kenya it’s illegal to produce, sell or use plastic bags. Haiti has banned plastic bags and Styrofoam products. Belize moved to ban singleuse plastics by April 2019. The UK has outlined a plan to eradicate plastic use completely by 2042.

The Clean Seas Campaign, launched in 2017 by the United Nations Environment Programme, aims to increase global public and corporate awareness of the critical need to reduce marine litter.

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Chinese GMO Regulations Dampen U.S. Exports Even before recent disruption of U.S. trade with China through increased tariffs, China had made importing genetically modified (GMO) soybeans more difficult after a regulatory crackdown last December.

The agricultural GMO regulation scheme strengthened the soybean approval process, leading to delays at Chinese ports. Certificates for certain GMO import crops granted by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture have included cotton, soybeans, corn and rapeseed.

The U.S. is looking for alternative GMO markets in case tariffs, restrictions and export slowdowns continue.

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Roundup Rebuke

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A California jury has found Monsanto liable in a lawsuit filed by groundskeeper Dewayne Johnson, 46, a pest control manager for the Benicia Unified School District, in California, near San Francisco. His was the first claim to go to trial alleging that Roundup and other glyphosate-based weed killers cause cancer. The company was ordered to pay $289 million in damages—$39 million compensatory and $250 punitive. Monsanto, recently acquired as a unit of the German conglomerate Bayer, faces more than 5,000 similar lawsuits across the U.S.

Hamburg, Germany’s secondlargest city, is experimenting with restricting diesel-powered vehicle access to portions of two major streets, with exemptions for new, cleaner models. Environmentalists and ecologically minded politicians celebrate the move as a breakthrough on the path to cleaner urban air. A German court ruled last February that cities have the right to prohibit dirty diesel vehicles, and local authorities in other cities are making plans to bring their roads into compliance with strict European Union emissions requirements.

“Symbolically, it’s a big step,” says Manfred Braasch, a local leader of Friends of the Earth Germany. “This has been a diesel nation.”

The federal German government is considering a comprehensive strategy designed to clean up heavy polluters among the nation’s 15 million diesel cars via hardware retrofits like those mandated in the U.S.

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by Dr. Yolanda Cintron

e live in a time in history when we have more information about health and how our bodies function than ever before, yet the previous generation is healthier than our younger generation. We are obsessed with finding the fountain of youth but it is escaping us.

HealthMed has thousands of articles on root causes of diseases and the most basic solutions found by Nobel Prize winners elude us. Our physical bodies accumulate toxicity from our mother’s womb and increasingly as we move through life exposed to so many more.

We will call this accumulation our Bucket of Life. Fortunately, God gave us an amazing immune system that is constantly at work cleaning us out and removing toxic loads from the entire body.

Your job is to decrease the amount of toxic loads from your body and keep your immune system from getting overloaded. It is important that you become an active participant and take charge of your health. You must become educated and partner with your biological medicine and dentistry healthcare providers.

Boost your immune response with the most powerful antioxidants. High dose IV C therapy has been used for over 50 years to cure polio, hepatitis and other bacterial and viral infections at a fraction of the cost of conventional medicine.

Instead of flu shots, try a Vitamin C drip. For cancer, IV Vitamin C therapy is used in conjunction with chemotherapy to clean up the dead cancer cells chemo killed.

Glutathione is often referred to as the master detoxifier due to its central

role in protecting the body’s cells from free radicals. Glutathione is also very effective when administered through IV therapy. It helps to keep you young by efficiently detoxifying harmful substances in your intestines before they reach blood circulation. It also plays an important role in mounting successful immune responses when your body is under threat and is vital for controlling inflammation—a known risk factor for many chronic diseases that threaten longevity. With age, your ability to produce the antioxidant glutathione diminishes, making you more vulnerable to free radical cell damage, thought to be central to the aging process.

Reducing inflammation and providing your body with a healthy routine, like sleep, love, prayer, hydration, eating quality fuel and fresh organic powerful nutrients to clean up the mess daily is paramount.

I feel troubled to see new patients every week whose doctors are doing detoxification protocols before the patients are ready. As Dr. Cutler said, “Never take any chelator in any form if you have any mercury still inside your mouth. Never perform IV chelation or challenge tests.

Do not use chlorella or cilantro/coriander for chelation purposes.” Oral infections, oral toxic loads, mercury, heavy metals and infected root canals must be removed before detoxing.

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Supercharge Your L Immune System Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

by Kathleen Barnes

ike many other health conditions, challenges to our immune systems are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26.5 million adults and kids have asthma, 50 million have allergies and up to 20 percent get the flu each year. Catching a cold is common, with U.S. adults generally coping with two or three a year and children about twice as many.

As many as 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac and lupus, costing $100 billion a year to treat, which is nearly twice the amount spent on cancer care, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Initial statistics released 20 years ago estimated that 9 million Americans had autoimmune diseases; a five-fold increase since then illustrates the magnitude of the problem.

People that are free of some degree of immune system dysfunction are relatively uncommon.

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Methods. “Many factors are responsible for the increase.” He cites the most notable as the widespread use of antibiotics and pesticides; dietary factors, including too much sugar; decreased intake of essential vitamins and minerals; overconsumption of calories in general; lifestyle factors like not getting enough sleep or exercise; excessive alcohol; stress; and exposure to cigarette smoke.

“The microbiome—the bacterial structure that supports a strong immune system—is largely inherited from the mother during a vaginal birth,” says Sayer Ji, of Miami, Florida, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, sponsor of the 2017 Immune Defense Summit and a member of the National Health Federation’s board of governors. “The rising number of Caesarean sections, at nearly one-third of all U.S. births, up from 18 percent in 1997, deprives infants of those naturally occurring bacteria, and can result in immune deficiencies at an early age.”

Low-level chronic stress of the kind that occurs in everyday modern life is a leading underlying factor in immune system compromise, says natural health and healing expert Dr. Deepak Chopra, of Carlsbad, California, author of The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. Along with emotional stress, he points to any kind of inner or outer challenge that pulls us off center.

Everyone experiences some stress every day; when unrelieved, it’s been widely shown to have a huge negative impact on our health. “Imbalance can be negative or positive, and so can stress,” says Chopra.

“Winning the lottery is just as stressful as going through a divorce. So the challenge isn’t to achieve static balance, but to successfully thrive in stressful surroundings.”

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Internal Communiqués

Medical science now generally agrees that the greatest part of the immune system resides in the gut. “We need those trillions of bacteria that live in the digestive tract.

Without them, we are unable to defend ourselves from all types of assaults, including the autoimmune diseases, in which the body turns upon itself,” says Ji.

“The immune system lines the large and small intestines,” says Dr. Susan Blum, of Rye Brook, New York, author of The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. “The microbes in the gut lining speak to the immune system. Anything that alters the microbes in negative ways—like antibiotics or viral illness, among others—can also negatively alter the immune system.”

Unavoidable Toxin

We can’t avoid the toxic exposure that underlies much of the immune dysfunction we are experiencing today, says Wendy Myers, a functional diagnostic nutritionist in Los Angeles, California, and author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue.

“Toxins, especially heavy metals like lead and mercury, are in the air, water and soil.

Since we can’t escape them, we need to know how they are affecting us and work to neutralize them.”

Experts agree that immune challenges can be neutralized and overcome with the right diet and lifestyle, stress management and appropriate supplements to restore and maintain the whole system balance needed to flourish in a world of our own making that stresses us on every level.

The Right Food

Eliminating wheat and dairy can end half of current immune system dysfunction

through helping to repair the microbiome and healing the immune system, Ji believes. As one example, “If my mom had known I was allergic to cow’s milk when I was a child, I wouldn’t have suffered for 20 years with bronchial asthma,” he says.

An anti-inflammatory diet also speeds gut healing and strengthens the immune system, says Blum. Highlights of her program for a basic clean-up include eliminating anything white (sugar and all products made with flour); eating quality fats (cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds); protein (grass-fed beef, organic and free-range poultry, wild game and wildcaught fish); organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible and fermented foods daily; limiting and preferably eliminating dairy; and reading labels and banishing additives, chemicals and processed foods.

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recommends exploring an elimination and challenge diet in which gluten, dairy, corn, soy and eggs are all eliminated for three weeks. People with arthritis should also eliminate nightshades like tomatoes and potatoes. “Then add back in the eliminated foods one at a time and carefully note the body’s reaction. It’s not that hard to get a clear picture of what aggravates inflammation such as arthritis pain,” Blum says.

Multivitamins: “High-quality vitamin

and mineral supplements are foundational to immune health,” Murray says. “Vitamins C, E and B and selenium are especially important.”

Digestive enzymes: “Digestive

enzymes are key to restoring gut health, and thereby healing the immune system.

They’re useful in reducing immunemediated inflammation in autoimmune disorders,” Murray explains.

Australian research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research confirms that supporting the immune system helps heal inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Instead, these are commonly treated with immune system suppressants that leave the patient with diminished resistance to other diseases.

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with the highest vitamin D levels have the lowest number of upper respiratory infections. “To ensure optimal vitamin D status, many health advocates, myself included, are recently advocating daily dosages of 2,000 to 5,000 international units (IU), even in apparently healthy adults,” Murray says.

and papaya, are good sources of digestive enzymes. They’re also available as supplements.

Prebiotics and probiotics: Prebiotics, plant fibers that ferment in the colon helping to increase desirable bacteria in the gut, and probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, help restore balance in the microbiome, effectively feeding and strengthening the immune system. Myers suggests that declining levels of friendly bacteria in the gut may actually mark the onset of chronic degenerative disease.

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charides; soluble fiber naturally occurring in the cell walls of grains, bacteria, yeast, algae and fungi. Natural sources include oats, barley, seaweed, and shitake and reishi mushrooms. In supplements, look for products extracted by fermentation if grain or yeast is a concern. These sugars are known to help prevent and shorten durations of colds and flu and provide relief for allergies and sinus congestion, and may help regulate an overactive immune response in cases of autoimmune disorders.

Both internal and external factors can affect us all the way to the cellular level. Chopra says, “You are talking to your genes all the time, and what you say affects every cell in your body. Through lifestyle choices, you can make healing decisions rather than damaging ones.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including The Calcium Lie: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson.

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Earlier in her career, Nelson founded a values-based fundraising, consulting, training and leadership coaching company, working with groups such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship and the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. She also served in director-level positions for the Soul of Money Institute, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society.

Nelson lives in Western Massachusetts with her family, grateful to be surrounded by the wonders of the natural world and connected to a vibrant, loving and grateful global community.

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Why is it helpful to differentiate between gratefulness, gratitude and thanksgiving?

Gratefulness is a proactive orientation to life that originates inside. You wake with a sense of thankful awareness for the gift of another day, of all the miraculous things your body did overnight to keep you alive and healthy and an all-encompassing sense of the great fullness of life.

Gratitude is more of a response to something going well; anything from receiving the perfect present to five green lights on the way home to beautiful weather. It can become an addictive pursuit to try to get life to deliver something positive again and again, whereas gratefulness emanates from a more unconditional core.

Thanksgiving bubbles up when we’re so filled with a sense of gratefulness—that great fullness—that we overflow into finding ways to express thanks aloud and in actions, such as delivering praise or being of service.

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Consider how we feel when electricity returns after an outage or when we can use our hand or foot after a cast comes off.

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things, so we need to build reminders into our lives.

Third, we generate possibilities. Find ways to express appreciation or nurture something we care about by engaging in an actively grateful way. Even when we suffer hardship, shifting our awareness to notice whatever is sufficient, abundant and beautiful enables us to be grateful. This creates a ripple effect, bringing more reasons to be grateful. It’s a radical way to live.

Which other qualities of life that people now seek give you hope?

It gives me hope when people seek contentment. Paradoxically, discontent gives me hope too, because when people recognize injustice and social biases, it pushes us to engage; to stand up and take note of what’s not okay and needs to be changed.

Love also gives me hope, especially when individuals seek to love more generously, inclusively and compassionately. It brings me the most hope of all when I see people building bridges and stretching their own capacity to love beyond their comfort zone.

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have shown tap water concerns rising; 63 percent of us now worry about our drinking water “a great deal”.

Bottled water is usually safe to drink, but isn’t environmentally friendly. Plastic bottle production in the U.S. requires 17.6 million barrels of oil annually, reports the nonprofit Riverkeeper; plus the energy used to transport it to market, refrigerate it and collect the empties equals filling the bottles a quarter full of oil. Then, 77 percent of discards end up in the landfill, the Earth Day Network reports.

Retail costs range from 89 cents a serving to $8 a gallon for designer water, averaging $1.11 a gallon, compared to .002 cents per gallon for tap water.

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mericans trust bottled more than tap water, but that confidence might work better if reversed. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) notes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors tap water for more than 90 contaminants, and it must meet the strict standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Nationally distributed bottled water, under the jurisdiction

of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, isn’t as carefully or frequently checked.

A quarter of all bottled water is actually filtered tap water, reports the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

Concern about safe tap water is relatively recent—in the 1960s, for instance, people worried more about fluoridation than contamination. But since 1990, partly driven by bottled water ads, Gallup polls

Legitimate concerns about tap water exist, mostly because homes built before 1986 likely have lead in their pipes, solder and fixtures, possibly contaminating municipally sourced water. Well water is also susceptible to outside contamination from chemicals and microorganisms that must be monitored.

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NSF-42 coding certifies filters that improve water taste and remove both chlorine and particulate matter. NSF-53 is more stringent and requires removal of metals and harmful chemicals.

The highest standard, NSF-401, covers filters that eliminate bacteria, pesticides/herbicides and residue from drugs like ibuprofen.

Activated carbon filters, which require regular replacement cartridges, remove large particles like sediment and silt. Reverse osmosis filters remove dissolved inorganic solids (including salts) by pushing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane. Ultraviolet water purification is effective at treating bacteria and viruses, but not contaminants such as chlorine, volatile organic compounds or heavy metals.

Charcoal pitcher filters are the most common, easiest to use and least expensive, although cartridges add to the cost and are only effective for processing about 40 gallons each. To save money, DIY products allow individuals to refill used cartridges with new activated charcoal. Filter pitchers need to be cleaned regularly because the charcoal can leak, producing mildew, calcium and grime.

Faucet-mounted models are easy to install and can be switched easily from filtered to unfiltered water (e.g., for washing up). Undersink filters and cartridges are effective for up to 200 gallons, but more challenging to install. Connecting to refrigerators and ice makers makes installation more complex, and leakage can be an issue; countertop filters take up space, but are less likely to clog.

Consumer Reports says reverse osmosis filters are effective at removing contaminants, but can operate slowly, consume cabinet space, need periodic cleaning with bleach and create three to five gallons of wastewater for every gallon filtered.

WHO indicates that conventional municipal water treatment processes can remove about half of the compounds associated with pharmaceutical drugs. Advanced treatment like reverse osmosis and nanofiltration can be more efficient, removing up to 99 percent of large pharmaceutical molecules.

The first step is a water test. Some state and local health departments offer free test kits and they are also sold at hardware stores. Certified laboratories test tap water samples, with information often available from the local water provider.

Find a state-by-state list of certified labs plus program contacts at Tinyurl.com/DrinkingWaterCertificationInfo. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline is 800-426-4791.

Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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yths abound regarding proper hydration—many of them encouraged by purveyors of bottled water. Gauge personal hydration know-how by answering these true-or-false questions.

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If we’re thirsty, we’re already dehydrated.

True. Our kidneys let us know when we need water by sending a “thirsty” message to the brain. “If you ignore that warning, it will go away and other symptoms will occur, such as headache, brain fog, muscle cramps and dry, cool skin, making the dehydration more serious,” warns Chiropractor Livia Valle, of Valins Chiropractic, in Smithtown, New York.

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We must drink eight glasses of water every day.

False. Eating fruits and vegetables also bolsters hydration (watermelon and spinach are almost 100 percent water by weight), as do milk, juice and herbal tea, advises the Mayo Clinic.

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It’s impossible to overhydrate.

False. Although rare, hyponatremia can result from some diseases, medications and consuming too much water too quickly, causing sodium (salt) levels to plummet; this can lead to nausea and coma, to which marathon runners can be prone (WebMD.com).

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Electrolyte-enhanced drinks beat out water.

False. Experts say that for most people most of the time, plain water hydrates just as well, which is good news, considering the sugar and artificial dyes in Gatorade and similar electrolyte drinks.

Even for athletes, hydrating with electrolytes is called for only after more than an hour of intense, sweaty exercise, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. If concerned about hydrating on an active, steamy day, consider stirring additive- and sugar-free electrolyte tablets or powder into water.

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Caffeine causes dehydration.

False. A UK University of Birmingham study of 50 people that drank three to six cups of coffee daily found no significant effects on hydration—perhaps because the water in coffee and tea makes up for any dehydrating effects.

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The volume of urine is a better hydration indicator than its color.

True. “Urine color varies based on many factors, including diet,” says exercise physiologist Mary Jayne Rogers, Ph.D., of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “But if you are not producing much urine, it can be a sign that your body is clinging to water and may need more.”

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products can also get into tap water, warns the World Health Organization (WHO). A recent study from the EWG and Northeastern University, in Boston, showed small quantities of toxic chemicals in tap water serving 15 million Americans in 27 states.

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The Crust

A mellow nut crust might be the best way to go; pecans or almonds, sweetened with dates, crumbled in the food processor and pressed into a pie pan. It’s deliciously easy and can be made the day before, always a plus at holiday time. Gluten-free vanilla, chocolate or gingersnap cookie crumbs, mixed with a little coconut oil pressed into the pan, can serve as an alternative to nuts.

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The Filling

THANKSGIVING DESSERTS Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

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by Judith Fertig

ratitude for the bounty in our lives has been a constant in every American Thanksgiving since the Pilgrims’ first celebration at Plymouth Plantation. What has changed is the menu.

Many holiday hosts today wish to be inclusive and respect everyone’s increasingly restrictive dietary needs. A few dishes that offer naturally gluten-free, paleo and plant-based options never go amiss, especially when we’re talking pie.

It’s easy to make a plant-based pie—think pumpkin, sweet potato and chocolate. As a bonus, many vegan pies can be made ahead and actually taste better the next day.

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The freshest filling makes the freshest-tasting pie. Winter vegetables such as squash, small sugar or pie pumpkins or sweet potatoes can be baked in the oven and puréed in the food processor days ahead of time. Or, make the purées weeks ahead and freeze them, ready to thaw for a recipe.

Award-winning cookbook author Deborah Madison, author of Seasonal Fruit Desserts: From Orchard, Farm, and Market, in Galisteo, New Mexico, preheats her oven to 375° F. “Cut the squash in half, the pumpkins into quarters, scrape out the seeds and brush the cut surfaces with a vegetable oil such as sunflower or safflower,” she suggests.

“Place the squash or pumpkins cut-side-down on a sheet pan. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake the vegetables until tender, about 40 minutes,” says Madison. When baked, scoop out the flesh, discard the rinds or skin and purée the flesh in a food processor. About two cups of purée equals a 15-ounce can of pumpkin, sweet potato or butternut squash. Pies made with fresh purées will have a lighter color and flavor.

Madison says she prefers natural sweeteners. “Honey and maple syrup are so dynamic—they’re more like foods in their own right than just sweeteners.” Maple and date sugars give pies a deep, caramelized flavor.

Always taste test during preparation, recommends Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, who blogs at ConnoisseurusVeg.com. She loves a big dose of chai spices and little dose of sweetener in her Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie. But pie is personal. “I recommend tasting your batter to decide if you’d prefer a little more or less of each,” she says.

Our Pick of Plant Pie Recipes No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie

18 oz vegan or dairy-free chocolate chips 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk ½ cup almond or cashew butter Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl. Spoon the almond butter on top of the chocolate chips. Set aside.

Vegan Pecan-Date Pie Crust

Spoon the entire can of coconut milk into a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir and bring to a simmer until small bubbles form around the perimeter of the pan.

The crust takes minutes to make and then press into a pie pan.

Pour the hot coconut milk over the chocolate chips and almond butter. Make sure all the chocolate is covered with the hot milk. Let it sit for three to five minutes to melt the chocolate.

Yields: One nine-inch pie crust 1½ cups pitted dates, preferably Medjool, coarsely chopped 1½ cups chopped pecans ¼ tsp sea salt 2 tsp coconut oil

Whisk by hand until the mixture becomes smooth, shiny and dark. Pour into the prepared crust.

Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes.

Refrigerate the completed pie until it is firm and ready to serve.

Remove the dates from the water and pat dry.

Inspired by and adapted from recipes by Nava Atlas, at VegKitchen.com, Fran Costigan at FranCostigan.com and Ashley Adams, who blogs at TheSpruceEats.com.

Place the dates, pecans and salt in the bowl of a food processor and blend until the mixture sticks together.

Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a nineinch pie or springform pan.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Adapted from a recipe by Nava Atlas, of Hudson Valley, NY, vegan cookbook author of Vegan Express: 160 Fast, Easy, & Tasty Plant-Based Recipes.

Finishing Touches

An ethereal cloud of coconut whipped cream can taste just as delicious as the dairy version, says vegan baker and cookbook author Fran Costigan, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She refrigerates a 14-ounce can of unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk for at least 24 hours. After opening it, she spoons out only the solid coconut cream into a chilled bowl, saving the remaining liquid coconut milk for another use. She whips the coconut cream with an electric mixer until fluffy, adding a natural sweetener and vanilla extract if desired. It all makes for a perfectly healthy plant pie.

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Press the date mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan. photo by Stephen Blancett

photo by Stephen Blancett

Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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½ Tbsp pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp sea salt ⅔ cup Medjool dates, pitted Preheat the oven to 350° F. Add all ingredients, except for the starch and dates, into a large pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

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While the pumpkin mixture is heating, prepare a “slurry” by adding two to three tablespoons of water to the starch in a small bowl. Gently mix together until a thick liquid has formed; avoid clumps.

Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie

This pie filling is robust with spices and not too sweet. Add less spice and more maple syrup to taste.

Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 2 large sweet potatoes ¾ cup coconut milk 3 Tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp sea salt

Remove the pie from oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing.

Add the slurry to the simmering pumpkin mixture and cook over medium heat for five to six minutes, stirring continuously.

Transfer this mixture to a blender or food processor, add in the pitted (unsoaked) Medjool dates and blend until smooth.

Pour the filling into a prepared crust, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Adapted recipe courtesy of Caitlin Shoemaker, of Miami, FL; FromMyBowl.com/ pecan-pumpkin-custard-pie.

Top with whipped coconut cream, if desired.

Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake until very soft, about 45 minutes. Or microwave them for about eight minutes, checking every minute or so after the first five minutes.

Remove from oven and slice the sweet potatoes open to allow the steam to escape.

Let them sit a few minutes to cool.

Lower the oven temperature to 375° F.

Adapted recipe courtesy of Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, PA; Connoisseurus Veg.com/vegan-chai-spiced-sweet-potato-pie.

Pecan Pumpkin Custard Pie

With no flour, this pie has a softer, more velvety texture. For a thicker filling, simply refrigerate before serving.

Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin purée 1½ cups unsweetened plant milk such as soy or coconut for the creamiest texture ¼ cup arrowroot or tapioca starch 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Poke a few holes in each sweet potato using a sharp knife.

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Process the filling until smooth, stopping to scrape the bowl as needed. Pour the batter into a prepared pie crust and smooth out the top with a rubber scraper.

Bake about 40 minutes or until it sets.

Preheat the oven to 400° F.

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When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides and place them into a food processor bowl. Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and salt.

The Three Essentials for Guidance: Meditation, Silence and Stillness

by Elizabeth Kapadia

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o you know the difference between meditation, silence and stillness? Do you know it is essential to meditate to avoid an ocean of negative emotions that need to

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be released? Do you know the ocean of negativities can lead to addictions to food, people or objects? Meditation is key to stay healthy—physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and esoterically.

Meditation heightens vibrations where you become an authentic cocreator of your passionate dreams and/ or missions. It is where you have prayers answered, especially when coming from a grateful heart. Meditation has two parts: Passive - Sitting with a relaxed body, watching your breath for more than 15 minutes, to quiet the chatter of the mind.

The best time to meditate is in the morning between 4 and 7 a.m.

Active - As a result of passive meditation, you are in the present moment without the chatter of the mind and at peace, only using your mind to speak or create during the day. Your mind is halted and peaceful without past or future events that can sabotage. Passive meditation has assisted you to arrive at a higher level of awareness, a higher form of consciousness and higher vibrations, which I would like to call seeing through the soul’s eyes, the real you! In here, you stay healthy and young.

Silence - You arrive at silence through meditation as you learn to be silent and listen to your surroundings. You have to have silence along with meditation as meditation teaches silence that allows you to hear beyond

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the chaos of the world. Practice silence by being in nature, listening to the wind, the birds and the sounds of all. If you can’t get to nature, listen within to the Universal sounds, especially while meditating. You can also use accent codes such as Ah and Om, the vowels A, E, I, O, U or any sound you can feel vibrating inside you. Tuning forks also help to get in touch with the vibrations inside that elicit and help you to come to silence.

Stillness - You arrive at stillness as the result of meditation and silence. Your body releases tension as it becomes still—a good time to stretch and go further into meditation and the silence of listening. Your body at this point may move of its own accord; allow it to do so that it may open up to become lighter. Just be present for the experience.

Ultimately, you will arrive at the Universal truth of Love as that is what you are—a loving being. When you become one with the quantum field, which I like to call “the pool of infinity”, you are immersed with the Source and learn knowledge that leads you to agape love, peace, joy and health. You fall in love with you and the Light that is greater than you. You then have a GPS that directs your life into a heaven within. Lessons still come as they are opportunities for growth, but stillness brings you guidance in any area in the ocean of imprinted emotions, cravings and desires. You become one with all.

So: Meditate; Be Silent; Be Still. All three equal the creation of Love. Be that Love in the oneness of all you touch. Love is All. The first Sunday of every month, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., attend a free gathering, The Truth in Heart Group, which includes a meditation to bring love back to your heart. Lecture included.

Location: Ben Fiorendino Park, 10211 Taft St., Pembroke Pines. For more information, call 954-303-8533, email Info@ LoveIsAll.me or visit LoveIsAll.me.

Dr. Elizabeth Kapadia, DN, PhD is a high vibrational mediator educator with a doctorate in Naturology that evaluates the body, mind and soul. She lectures throughout the community and corporations and has been featured on Channel 6, in Health magazine and Natural Awakenings.

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Eco-Packaging Progress Report

Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms

by Avery Mack

Manufacturers need to protect their products from damage and theft, and also want them to stand out on retail shelves.

A common result has been hard-to-open containers relying on excessive cardboard and plastic. Today, more manufacturers are responding to consumer requests for less packaging, making it easier on both people and the planet.

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hether shopping online or in a local store, more eco-friendly options are available and they’re worth seeking out.

In grocery stores, look for cellophane packaging made from corn, wheat or potatoes that replaces traditional plastic packaging used for candy, spices, nuts, produce and bath products. Cellulose, made from sustainably harvested wood pulp, one of nature’s most abundant materials, makes for a sturdy bio- and marine-degradable bag that is suitable for home composting. Resistant to oil, fat and grease, it is also microwavable and oven-safe at low temperatures.

Fenugreen uses antibacterial, antifungal spices infused into a tea that is soaked into clean, biodegradable FreshPaper. It works in conjunction with store packaging or storage containers to keep bread, fruit, vegetables and cheese fresh. Kavita Shukla, founder and CEO, says, “Each paper lasts about a month. A distinct, maple-like scent says the paper is actively working to keep food fresh two to four times longer than usual, preventing food waste due to spoilage.”

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Quinn Snacks’ revolutionary Pure Pop Bag of microwave popcorn contains no genetically modified corn, synthetic chemicals or plastic coatings, so unlike other brands, its packaging is compostable and biodegradable. Consumers add the included salt and spices after the popping, allowing the addition of natural ingredients while maintaining the integrity of the food’s natural oil and flavor.

Food carry-out used to mean polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers, but now consumers have the safer option of pulp products that break down completely in backyard compost heaps or through commercial recycling. The pulp comes from North American-sourced hardwoods, which reduces its travel footprint and supports environmentally aware suppliers.

Mycelium, another Styrofoam substitute, uses mushroom roots as glue to hold together other sustainable, compostable agriculture byproducts like corn stalks. The result creates shipping materials that cradle wine bottles, computers and other fragile items to prevent breakage.

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In beauty products, look for refillable glass jars. While glass is endlessly recyclable, it carries a large carbon footprint.

Glass is heavy and must be transported, sometimes out of state, to reach a treatment plant. Furnaces capable of melting glass containers must run nonstop at about 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit. Taking the time to refill glass jars saves energy and prevents greenhouse gas emissions.

Some personal products such as deodorant are available in paper pushup tubes. Standard plastic tubes can be difficult to empty completely and are sometimes made of more than one type of plastic, which makes them non-recyclable.

Eco-friendly packaging can be especially challenging for small businesses.

Katherine Dexter, owner of Wild House Body Care, in College Station, Texas, says, “I needed a green product that was oilproof and waterproof. One of the best I’ve found for wrapping solid lotion bars is an unbleached, soy waxed paper. It works as effectively as paraffin-coated waxed paper and is 100 percent biodegradable.” She uses sustainable and natural materials for all of her product packaging.

As part of the adult coloring book craze, Najeeb Kahn, founder of the Monthly Coloring Club, noticed books were shipped shrink-wrapped, so the club has switched to compostable and recycled rigid cardboard mailers.

Online mattress sales have increased from a 5 percent market share in 2016 to 10 percent in 2017, thanks to moneyback guarantees, free in-home trials and innovative compressed mattress-in-a-box delivery. A mattress is squashed to fit in a box measuring 18 by 44 inches; about the size of a medium file cabinet. One person can easily carry it up stairs or around corners. Released from the box, the foam mattress expands to normal size in eight to 12 hours. The cardboard package can be reused or recycled.

Email manufacturers to either congratulate them on better choices or complain about excess. Each purchase voices an opinion. Let’s make it count.

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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• Am I aware of the times when something is bothering me?

• When I am aware that something is bothering me, am I able to pinpoint what is actually bothering me?

• When I know what is bothering me, am I able to come up with options and solutions?

• How quickly do I act upon these solutions?

• Am I consistent in applying these new options and solutions to my everyday life?

• Do I live my life feeling motivated toward a higher sense of purpose?

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calendar of events Local ongoing calendar items for the community may be submitted online at naBroward.com/calendar-event. We do not accept phone calls for these items.

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Monday, November 5 Introduction to Upper Cervical Chiropractic — Every 1st Monday, 6pm. Free, Attendees will receive a discount off their first visit. New Life Upper Cervical Chiropractic, 820 S. State Road 7, Plantation, 33317. Phone: 954.389.8297.

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ThanksGiving Celebration & Open House — 6-9pm Refreshments served. Please bring an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food to support our community during the holidays. A Place for Healing, 1732 NE 26 St #200, Wilton Manors. 954-848-4325.

OceanFest, Zero-Waste Festival — 10am– 3pm. Educational, fun for the entire family.

Music, artisans village. Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33019 An Evening of Spirit Communication with Mark Anthony the Psychic Lawyer — 7pm, He will connect random audience members with their loved ones on the other side.

Metaphysical Chapel of South Florida, 1480 SW 9th Ave. (Inside Sunshine Cathedral’s Graham-Fasana Chapel), Ft. Lauderdale FL 33315. Tickets $50, available by phone 800595-4849.

Tuesday, November 13 Open House, Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine — 3–7:30pm. Earn a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine & become a Licensed Acupuncturist. Tour the college, clinic, meet students, and receive free tongue & pulse diagnosis (if available). 100 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 100, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301, 954-7639840 ext. 213. RSVP.

OceanFest, a zero waste event •Saturday, Nov 10, 10am–3pm

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Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St, Hollywood, 33019 Crystal Junkie Celebration, •Sunday, Nov 11, 10am-6pm.

Crystal Junkie Deerfield, 819 SE 8th Ave, Deerfield, 33441 Tent setup at Riptide in the Eco-Village Artwork available, plus opportunity to add to an environmental collaborative painting.

Friday, Nov. 30 - Sunday Dec 2.

The Riptide Festival, Ft Lauderdale Beach Park, 1100 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft Lauderdale, 33316 For more infomation on artwork availability, call 954.630.1610 or visit GlobalTRASHformation.com

“Life After Death” Spiritual Presentation & Discussion — 7pm. Dunkin Donuts, 1495 S Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, 33068. Join us for this lively presentation following with Donuts and Fellowship!! Call Pier Mercer for more information, 954.309.1682.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 If you have any nerve related pain, come in for a FREE Consultation/Treatment — (herbs not included) at ATOM’s Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program’s clinic. Treatments observed by the class. Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (ATOM), 100 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 100, Ft. Lauderdale.

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sunday Sacred Journey Interfaith Seminary — 9am– 5pm. Classes for Interfaith Ministry Ordination. A Healing Space, 1410 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors 33305. Rev. Dr. Grace Telesco 917.579.3750.

Unity of Pompano — Join us at 9:30am: Power Hour discussion on spiritual topics/books led by Cynthia Roberts, L.U.T. 11am: Celebration Service–Inspirational Message–Live Music; 11am Youth Classes K-12; Fellowship Hour following service. 261 SE 13th Ave, Pompano Beach, 954.946.0857.

Free Meditation Class — 10:15–10:45am. Tools For Happiness: 11am–12:30pm, donation, Buddhists techniques for understanding the mind for a more peaceful life. Website: details for classes.

Thubten Kunga Ling Buddhist Center, 201 SE 15th Ter, Suite 206, Deerfield Beach, 954.421.6224.

Catholic Mass (non-Roman Catholic) — 10:30am, (+ Sat 5pm) The Parish of Sts. Francis & Clare, staffed by Franciscan friars. 2300 NW 9th Ave (Powerline Rd), Wilton Manors, 33311, 954.731.8173.

Elevate your Life! — 11am with Rev. Dr. Charles Geddes. Fuel your week, Enriching Hearts through Timeless Spiritual Principles! Bridges of Wellness, Wilton Plaza, 1881 NE 26th St, Suite 244, Wilton Manors, 33305, Call 954.530.6006.

Eck Light and Sound Service — 11am–noon, free / guest speaker. Sing HU the ancient name for God. Group Discussions, Fellowship & Refreshments. Address: Rodeway Inn and Suites, 2400 W State Rd 84 (Marina Mile Blvd), Ft Lauderdale, 33312. Pier Mercer 954.309.1682 Tai Chi — 11am–1:30pm. Fitness, stress management, low impact, exercise routines. Oneness Tai Chi Intl., at Kimlings Martial Arts Academy, 3550 N Andrew Ave. Oakland Park 954.394.4342.

Free Reiki Healing Circle, — 11am and 1pm, traditional Usui Reiki, everyone is welcome, Pure Nature, 2745 East Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 33308, 954.637.1919.

The Truth in Heart Group — the first Sunday of every month, (except for November, event on the 18th) 11:30am–12:30pm. Free. Meditation to bring love back to your heart, lecture following. Location: Ben Fiorendino Park, 10211 Taft St., Pembroke Pines. Information: 954.303.8533.

Coral Springs Metaphysical Group — 1–3pm (1st Sun ea. mo.) Free. Deep trance channeling.

Ask questions. Get answers. Talk to psychics. At the home of Charles and Sondra Zecher, 12140 NW 10th St, Coral Springs, 954.340.7087.

Spiritual Oasis, a Psychic and Healing Event and Metaphysical Marketplace — 1:30–6pm, third Sunday of each month (except June) $10, come and share the excitement. Center for Inner Wisdom, 4849 N Dixie Hwy. Oakland Park, 33334, Jack, 754.214.1066.

Chant HU, the Sound of Soul — 6–7pm. 4th Sunday each month, release your inner tensions and gain peace and calm. Spiritual conversation following chant. Dunkin Donuts/Meeting Room, 1405 S. Powerline Rd., Pompano Beach, FL 33442.

For more information, Pier Mercer, 954.309.1682.

Interfaith Sacred Celebrations of Spirit — Weekly on Sunday evenings 6:30–7:30pm at Darshan Center for Spiritual Evolution at a Healing Space,1410 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors, 33305.

Rev. Dr. Grace Telesco 917.579.3750.

Free Meditation Gathering — 7–9pm, first Sunday each month. Guided meditation, kirtan, spiritual reading, Sivananda tradition. Yoga Warehouse, 508 SW Flagler Ave, downtown Fort Lauderdale, 954.525.7726.

monday Free Vital Life Force Energy Treatment — every Monday at 10am, total 4 days in a row. Treatment for all ailments, pain or emotional disorders. Center for Inner Wisdom, 4849 N Dixie Hwy., Bay 2, Oakland Park 33334. Information: 754.214.1066.

Chiropractic — Every 1st Monday, 6pm. Free, Attendees will receive a discount off their first visit. New Life Upper Cervical Chiropractic, 820 S. State Road 7, Plantation, 33317. Phone: 954.389.8297.

Meditation Healing Circle — 6:30–7:30pm. $5–$20Love. Expand your vision and heart through Tibetan Palm Healing, Reiki, Crystals, Sound and Meditation. Lisa’s Healing Center, 3170 N Federal Highway, Ste #211K, Lighthouse Point FL 33064, Martha, 954.609.4570.

Jam&All Interfaith Cafe — 7–9pm. 3rd Monday of every Month, free. These monthly round-table discussions over coffee, tea and light refreshments are open to people of all faiths and to those with no religious affiliation. They are designed for educational and sharing purposes.

Temple Bat Yam, 5151 NE 14th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, 33334, Kathy, 561.289.4621.

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Fort Lauderdale Abraham-Hicks Meetup — 7–9pm. $20. Application & living the teachings of Abraham - Hicks. Fort Lauderdale Center For Spiritual Living, 4849 N Dixie Highway Oakland Park, 33334, Bryan, 800.369.4107.

Reiki Circle/Meditation — 7:30–8:30pm. $10 Reiki healing circle, guided meditation & discussion. ArtServe, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Rev Elise, R. M., 954.317.3907.

Mindful Meditation Monday — 8–9pm. $10.

Promote peaceful Body, Mind, and Spirit with Guided Meditation and Reiki. Love & Light Spiritual Emporium, 1419 E Commercial Blvd. Suite B, Oakland Park, FL, 33334, 954.261.3878.

Men and Women’s Support Group: Conscious Awareness — 8–10pm. $25 per session. Designed for men and women to learn from each other regarding relationships, self-worth and the rewrite of negative patterns. Contact: Karen Kaye, LMHC, 954.384.1217 (landline)

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Carole’s Sacred Circles! — 7:30–8:30pm. $15.

Find Inner Stillness with empowering guided meditation, receive Reiki, John of God, Holonomic healings, & a channeled medical intuitive Message. Jade Wellness, 2717 E Oakland Park Blvd #201 Reserve 954.655.5490.

wednesday Meditation & Reiki Healing Circle — 7pm, $5Love, Nature’s Emporium, 8041 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs 954.755.2223.

Spiritual Evolution Study Group — 7–8:30pm $10. Ongoing series based on spiritually inspired texts. Darshan Center for Spiritual Evolution, 1410 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors. Call Rev. G. 917.579.3750.

friday Fat Village / MASS Art Walk — 5–11pm, (2nd Fri./mo). Valet/paid Parking lot & free trolley service. 954.785.7475.

Awakened Living Group — 7–8pm Free. Practical spirituality for your journey of spiritual transformation/self discovery. Center For Spiritual Living Ft. Lauderdale, 4849 N. Dixie Hwy Oakland Park, FL 33334, David, 305.746.0881.

Crystal Bowl Meditation — 6–7:15pm. $15.

Learn how to meditate with Singing Bowls. Relax and experience a deep and profound inner peace with these sacred instruments’ vibrations. Namaste Yoga, 421 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, 33062.

954.785.6333.

Healing Touch / Reiki Circle Meditation — 7:30–9pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday/each month $10. Healing Essence Studio 3081 E. Commercial Blvd. Ste. #103 (inside breezeway), Ft Lauderdale, 954.868.3505.

Monthly Gallery Night, Meet the Artists, Show & Sale — 6–11pm, (second Friday ea. mo). A great gathering of varied talents. Host/Artist: Michael D. Colanero. Uncommon Gallery, 2709 E Commercial Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, 954.336.4305.

Chant HU, the Sound of Soul — 3rd Friday.

7:30–8pm. Free. Chanting HU can help you feel more relaxed and at peace. HU chant 20 minutes; contemplation for 5 minutes. Dunkin’ Donuts, Espresso Room, 9170 W St Rd 84, Davie, FL 33324. Pier Mercer, 954.309.1682.

Raja Yoga Meditation — 10:15–11:30am (& 6:30–7:30pm) Free. Enjoy the peace & love within.

Hollywood Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Roz, 954.962.7447.

thursday

Chakra Yoga — 10:45am–noon. $15 (All Levels).

Chakra means wheels of light. Learn characteristics of the chakras and the properties associated with a particular part of the body recharging your energy.

Namaste Yoga, 421 S. Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, 954.785.6333.

Meditation/Relaxation Class — 5:45–6:30pm, free. Guided meditation & relaxation led by Ina Lee. All levels. George English Park Rec Center, 1101 Bayview Dr. Ft Lauderdale. Call first, 954.463.4733.

Reiki Circle/Meditation — 7:30–8:30pm. $10 Reiki healing circle, guided meditation & discussion. Center for Spiritual Living, 4849 North Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park FL 33334, Rev Elise, R. M., 954.317.3907.

Art Stroll 4th Thursdays — 6–9pm, free. Come Stroll the Promenade of Green Turtle Plaza and enjoy an evening of Art and Entertainment. 2 blocks west of A1A, North side of Commercial, Lauderdale by the Sea. info: 954.909.2200.

Support group for parents or guardians who have lost children to suicide — Meets 1st and 3rd weeks monthly. 7–8:30pm. Free. Medical Library, Imperial Point Hospital, 6401 North Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Call for info: 201.927.1017.

Natural Dental Consultations — 2–4pm. Free.

Wondering how your oral health is connected to your body? Dr. Lipovetskiy specializes in Natural and Biological Dentistry. Advanced Dental Wellness Center, 104 SE 1st St, Fort Lauderdale, 33301, 954.525.5662.

Revitalizing Tuesdays — Holistic Psychic Fair 3–7pm. Free entry, $1 minute sessions. A Day of self-care for body mind and spirit & Evening of Bliss in a Candlelight Sound Healing Meditation 7:30–8:45pm, $17. Yoga Source, 6601 NW 14th St, #11, Plantation, 33313, 786.419.1389 Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? — 3rd Tue., 6–7pm. Free. Sense you’ve lived before?

Out-of-body or near-death experience? Spiritual Discussion for people of any faith. West Regional Library, Room 210, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, 33324. Pier 954.309.1682 Tai Chi — 6:45–8:45pm (and Thurs) Fitness, stress management, low impact, exercise routines.

Oneness Tai Chi Intl., @ Kimlings Martial Arts Academy, 3550 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park, 954.394.4342.

Unity of Pompano — 7–9pm. Join us for our ongoing Metaphysics/Spiritual Development Study and Unity Credit courses. 261 SE 13th Ave., Pompano Beach. Call 954.946.0857 for class schedules.

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A Course in Miracles Discussion Group — 6:30– 7:30pm. Free. Co-Facilitated by Rev. Margarita and Rev. Dr. Nancy, graduate of Dr. Jon Mundy’s All Faiths Seminary International. Sunshine Cathedral, 2nd floor classroom, 1480 SW 9th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, 734.395.5857.

Tai Chi — 6:45–8:45pm. Fitness, stress management, low impact, exercise routines. Oneness Tai Chi Intl., @ Kimlings Martial Arts Academy, 3550 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park 954.394.4342.

Support group for parents or guardians who have lost children to suicide — Meets 1st and 3rd weeks monthly. 7–8:30pm. Free. Medical Library, Imperial Point Hospital, 6401 North Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Call for info: 201.927.1017.

Ayurvedic Detoxification — 7–9pm. A focus on maintaining a state of balance and rejuvenation, using ancient wisdom and modern application, traditional detoxification protocols using herbs and other natural methods. Integral Life Center, 880 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, 954.580.5973.

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saturday Volunteer ~ Fort Lauderdale Beach Sweep / Kids Ecology Corp — 7–11am (2nd Saturday of month), SusieQ’s available for a 9am “Talkin’ Trash” presentation (sometimes they do a flash art project in the sand with the collected trash). Help save lives and keep beaches litter-free. 300 S Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd, (Las Olas & the Beach).

Earn community hours.

Reiki Healing Circle — 9–10am, Free. Usui Reiki Circle. All are welcome. Love & Light Spiritual Emporium, 1419 E Commercial Blvd. Ste B, Oakland Park, FL, 33334, 954.261.3878.

ongoing events Free Reiki Circle — 10–11am. Divine Love Institute & Gift Shop, 2832 Stirling Rd, #H, Hollywood, FL 33020. Conveniently located just west of I–95 on Stirling Rd, 954.920.0050.

Integrative Painting Workshops — 10am–4pm, 3rd Thursday and Saturday each month. Groups or one-on-one. A deeply fulfilling inner journey facilitated through meditation, painting and the interpretation of colors and symbols. Call for web address or more info: 954.775.5062.

The Sistrunk Farmers Market — 10am–2pm.

Locally, organically grown fruits & vegetables, old fashioned family fun, Artisan Market Vendors. Market hours EBT & SNAP accepted at the Market. Corner of Sistrunk Blvd & NW 10th Ave, Ft Lauderdale.

Raja Yoga Meditations at 3 Broward Libraries — 10:30–11:30am weekly at Dania Beach and Carver Ranches. Hallandale Beach 10:30–11:30am only 1st and 3rd Sat. of the month. Enjoy the peace within. Call Roz for info 954.962.7447.

Happy Tai Chi Beginners — 6-7pm, foundation form; Advanced: 11am-12:30pm, (plus Tuesday and Thursday ~ call for times). Love Donation if in hardship. Taught by Master Jennifer Yu. Unitarian Universalist Church, 2601 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton. Text /call 561.866.0852.

Community Acupuncture — 11am–6pm $30–$40 (Mon–Sat). Relaxing & effective! Acupuncture treatments in a small group setting. Thrive Wellness Center, 1244 S Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale 954.713.6118.

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Happy Healing Chi Kung/Qigong — 12:301:30pm, Love Donation if in hardship. 5-Element Qigong seasonal practice, Qigong forms, healing sounds for organs, and moving meditation.

Taught by Master Jennifer Yu. Unitarian Universalist Church, 2601 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton. Text /call 561.866.0852.

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Aromatherapy Blending, Create, Make, & Take! — monthly, first Saturday, 1–3pm. Take home your own blend. Come as a group or individual. Healing Essence Studio, 3081 E. Commercial Blvd. Ste. 103 (inside Breezeway), Ft. Lauderdale, 33308. RSVP requested, Julia 954.868.3505.

Yin Yoga — 2–3:15pm, $15. (+Wed, 6pm) Restorative Postures with Deep Breathing are held passively to expand motion in joints, supporting our immune system and emotional well being.

Concludes with meditation. Namaste Yoga, 421 S. Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, 954.785.6333.

Broward Art Guild, Monthly Art Reception — 6:30–9pm, 1st Sat./month. Free, meet and support local artists during the Juried Art Exhibit.

Participate in the Peoples’ Choice Awards. Enjoy munchies from Bokampers. Broward Art Guild Gallery, 3280 N.E. 32nd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, 954.537.3370.

Rock Kirtan: Sacred Devotional Singing — monthly (call) 7–8:30pm, $10. Darshan Center for Spiritual Evolution, 1410 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors. Call Rev. G. 917.579.3750.

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Rental includes internet, reception area, fully equipped break room, meeting room w/lectern, chairs & audio/video equipment. Large meeting room may be rented separately, $250 per 2 hours. Coral Springs, 954.649.3996.

Treatment rooms and event room – for rent at Jade Wellness.

Spa/Healing Environment. Hourly, weekly or monthly. Phone: 954.623.7593 Jade-Wellness.com.

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community resource guide (crg) Throughout the year Natural Awakenings strives to bring you the latest information and resources available for natural health, nutrition, personal growth, green living, fitness and creative expression.

CHIROPRACTIC physician Dr. Bernard Burton, d.c.

7800 W Oakland Pk # 110, Bldg D Sunrise, FL 33351 954-742-0332 BetterBacks.com

SUN COLONIC Center

2870 E. Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 333061 954-526-3659 SunColonicCenter.com A Functional Wellness Clinic offering Colon Hydrotherapy, Acupuncture and Massage.

Dr. Bernard Burton is a holistic doctor who uses chiropractic, nutrition, applied kinesiology, acupuncture, and craniopathy to find and fix the cause of your symptoms.

Services provided are supportive to the body’s ability to achieve wellness through natural methods.

MM37884. See ad page 12.

counseling/therapy Colon therapy

KAREN KAYE, Holistic Psychotherapist, LMHC

A Colon Care Center

1500 Weston Rd Weston, FL 33326 954-384-1217 https://Therapists.PsychologyToday.com/ rms/name/Karen_L_Kaye_MS,LMHC_ Weston_Florida_35986

Michele Miglino, LMT/CCT 837 S.E. 9th Street Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 954-421-0703 954-695-6595, cell AColonCareCenter.com

I am Natural Awakenings’ “Ask the Therapist.” Please refer to the column and archives for the many topics I specialize in. I counsel individuals, couples and families.

You can also view my website KarenKayeTherapist.com.

Colon hydrotherapy is one of the best things you can do for your health and wellness, and to keep your body functioning at peak efficiency.

MM18325, MA0007506.

Physical Health Complex

Sandra Herrington, OMD, RN, LMT, CT 2544 No. Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale 954-566-0444 PhysicalHealthComplex.com Cleansing for health/energy.

Constipation, impaction, bowel rehabilitation, digestive disorders, candida detox, nutrition, living foods/ wheatgrass. Individualized plans or Rx followed. Physician/ instructor administered.

Established 1964. Clean, private, caring environment. mm966, ma6884.

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CranioSacral Therapy Perfecting Touch

Kathy Bates Physical Health Complex 2544 N Federal Highway Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305 954-647-9010 PerfectingTouch1@ymail.com Cranial sacral therapy - CST- a light touch approach releasing tension and restrictions, reducing pain and dysfunction. Therapeutic massage also available.

Feel good within yourself. MA70919

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Total Balance 4 U

TJ Mallet 2800 E. Commercial Blvd, Suite 211 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-234-3299 Release “stuck” areas in your body that cause chronic pain: migraines, neck, low back, PTSD, anxiety, and more. It feels good to feel good! MA24266, MM30072

Day Retreats THERMAE Stillness RETREAT

604 S. Federal Highway Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301 954-604-7930 ThermaeRetreat.com

Thermae Retreat An organic serene daily retreat to prevent or heal. Infrared saunas, massage, skincare, body scrubs and masques, holistic healing, energy therapy. Yoga, meditation, hydrotherapy. See ad page 17.

dental health Advanced Dental Wellness Center

Boris Lipovetskiy, DMD 104 SE 1st St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-525-5662 Info@ADWCenter.com

Dr. Lipovetskiy specializes in natural, biological, and cosmetic dentistry offering latest in technology in our relaxing environment. We provide mercury safe dentistry, metal-free braces, and biocompatible metal-free zirconia implants. He specializes in TMJ and sleep apnea. See ad page 11.

Brent J. Bracco, DDS – Comprehensive Dentistry 2467 E. Commercial Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-771-5300 DrBrentBracco.com

Do you wait till it hurts to see the dentist? Enhance your smile at our new tranquil, state-of-the-art office. We have been providing wholistic family dental care since 1985. Most insurance accepted.

Mon – Thurs, 7:30am – 5pm.

community resource guide FREDDA ROSENBAUM, D.D.S. 2925 Aventura Blvd. #201 Aventura, FL 33180 305-933-3350 AventuraSedation.com

Dentistry with a Woman’s Touch.

General, Cosmetic, Holistic & Sedation. See ad, page 8.

The International Center For Dental Excellence Yolanda Cintron, DMD 2021 East Commercial Blvd., Suite 208 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-938-4599 GoNaturalDentistry.com A ll

phases of dentistry for

optimum health , holistic , bio compatible dentistry.

DIVORCE DIVORCE BY DESIGN MEDIATION GROUP

915 Middle River Drive, Suite 204 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 1-800-234-7112 DivorceByDesign.com

Confidential and compassionate Florida Supreme Court certified family law mediators with legal and mental health backgrounds. Available for divorce, parenting disputes, child support, paternity, alimony and equitable distribution.

FERTILITY COACH SoulWork Fertility, LLC

Melody Miller 2464 Madison St, Hollywood, FL 33020 305-778-7715

• Sedation dentistry • Removing of toxic metals • Replacing them with bio-compatible materials • Laser dentistry for painless surgeries & extractions • Zirconia/ ceramic implants • Natural bone augmentation / Plasma Rich Growth Factor • Oral DNA Testing • Add gums to receding gums. See ad pages 25 and 31.

We provide coaching for issues dealing with Fertility, Miscarriages, IVF, Low Sperm Count, PCOS, Adoption, Relationships, Fertility Nutrition, Meditation and tools to deal with Stress.

Fine art Dr. Yani Holistic and Healing Dentistry Yani Dixon, DMD 212 SE 12th St (Davie Blvd) Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-525-6010 info@Yanidmd.com Yanidmd.com

We follow strict amalgam removal protocols incorporating nutritional supplements for safe mercury detoxification ~ IAOMT member.

To promote better healing, our hygiene care incorporates ozone and essential oils for gum treatments. Only mercury-free biocompatible crowns and dental materials used.

Free holistic toothpaste recipe. See ad page 14.

SusieQ Wood

954-630-1610 SQWood@gmail.com SusieQWood.com Artist, Advocate and Speaker.

SusieQ creates art with feeling and purpose. She is available to talk to groups interested in using the arts to create and maintain litter-free zones or to hear an inspirational presentation on using art to discover purpose and passion. Available for collaborative painting/mixed media projects: weddings, corporate events, etc.

Visit her website for more information on taking the Global TRASHformation pledge. Beautiful trashformation jewelry also available using found objects. Call for an appointment or home visit. See ad page 4.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Gloria Moreira, MMSc, L.Ac.

1806 N. Flamingo Rd. #105 Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 954-501-2208 PembrokeHolistic.com

Get to the cause of symptoms with functional testing. Discover imbalances and obstacles to vitality and receive a comprehensive personalized health improvement plan. Call today! See ad page 26.

gardening The Garden Gate

Sears (N. side), Pompano Citi Centre corner/Copans Road and US1 954-783-1189 DonnasGardenGate.com A unique garden center specializing in Florida native plants, butterfly and bird habitats, herbs, orchids, water gardening, organic gardening products, beneficial insects, garden decor and more!

HALOTHERAPY (SALT) THE SALT BOX

6710 Parkside Drive Parkland, FL 33067 954-906-5985 SaltBoxTherapy.com Salt therapy, an all-natural treatment, improves respiratory health, decreases stress and fatigue, improves skin conditions, and strengthens the immune system.

THE SALT SUITE

1425B SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 954-520-7258 TheSaltSuite.com 100% natural alternative to find relief from sinus, allergy, respiratory and skin conditions. Halotherapy promotes mucus clearance, acts as an anti-inflammatory and fights against harmful germs in the lungs. See ad page 23.

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community resource guide Holistic Center

Hyperbaric therapy

Zen Mind Space

hyperbaricsrx llc

1501 NE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 954-546-1818 info@ZenMindSpace.com ZenMindSpace.com

Laura H. Betts, ANDI IT, HCO, CHT 4654 North University Drive Lauderhill FL 33351 954-749-9998 info@HyperbaricsRx.com

A curated mindfulness experience designed by Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Marla Reis, for optimal emotional and physical wellness... where traditional therapies meet healing arts. Acupuncture • Reiki • Meditation • Yoga. See ad page 43.

Holistic Podiatrist

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT): We exclusively provide HBOT utilizing hospital grade hyperbaric chambers in a compassionate, professional environment.

Start With Your Feet

SUN HYPERBARICS

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and more, offered by qualified and caring medical staff in a new facility, operating two Perry Baromedical Sigma 36 Chambers.

See ad page 12.

One of the only holistic podiatrists in the country who merges traditional and holistic podiatric medicine, along with a patientspecific biomechanical foundation.

Offering long distance “customized orthotics” on website online store. #StartWithYourFeet.

Laura 305-793-9052, Broward HealingTouchMassage.me

Your Home or Office.

Neuromuscular bodywork, trigger point. I bring healing therapies tailored to your needs, including nutritional support. Blue Cross/PI provider. Lic # MA12603

NUTRITION 2866 E. Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 333061 954-832-1280 SunHyperbarics.com

Dr. Richard J. Rimler, DPM The Wellness Center at Post Haste 4401 Sheridan St. Hollywood, FL 33021 954-526-5800 StartWithYourFeet.com

HEALING TOUCH Massage

KAVA BAR shells kava bar

4646 N University Drive Lauderhill FL 33351 954-769-1226 ShellsKavaBar@gmail.com

homeopathy

What’s Kava? Lauderhill’s Relaxation Destination has the finest 100% natural South Pacific Root just for you! Come on down to Shells and have a few! See ad page 24.

Homeopathy Cure

Dr. Iqbal Nazir, M.S, D.Pharm, D.H.S. Licensed Lab Medicine Practitioner 954-226-3652 HomeopathTreatment.com

Wellness Living and Nutrition

Sheila Schlegel, MS, RDN, LDN 561-289-5682 WellnessLivingRd.com

Experience health and healing through integrative and functional nutrition approaches.

Memberships include comprehensive wellness programs centered around both mental and physical health.

PRONUNCIATION COACH Perfect Your American Accent

Professor Alice Wujciak / woo-jack / 954-963-7661 PerfectYourAmericanAccent.com Upgrade your accent and speak English confidently.

“Quick fixes to language issues.”

Natural cure in homeopathy of

the most diseases and symptoms.

No side effects.

Call Dr. Iqbal Nazir, Homeopathic Specialist, for an appointment.

massage therapy Body Shop Massage, LLC

Chris ElKhal, LMT 120 E Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 104 Wilton Manors, FL 33334 954-552-8840 BodyShop.amtaMembers.com Over 10 years of professionalism and satisfaction specializing in Swedish and Deep Tissue with a hint of Shiatsu, stretching and energy work. Reward yourself!

Schedule today. MM38072

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Psychotherapy A Healing Space

Kris Drumm, LCSW, ACHT 954-549-0263 AHealingSpaceWiltonManors.com Uncover and transform limiting and damaging belief systems with individual and group therapies, including heart-centered hypnotherapy and inner child healing.

Free one half-hour consultation offered.

community resource guide REIKI Reiki For You

Rev. Scott Friedman 1881 NE 26th St., Suite 237 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305 954-854-7937 info@ReikiForYou.org ReikiForYou.org Certification Classes all 3 Levels, Private Reiki Tr e a t m e n t s , S p i r i t u a l C o u n s e l i n g & Ye a r l y Burning Bow Ceremony.

salon Hair Holistic Eco-Friendly StudIo Ibana Villasenor 881 E Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-372-5354 HairHolistic@gmail.com HairHolistic.com

Hair services & products with a truly holistic approach. Digital hair - scalp analysis, detox & jet rejuvenation. Variety of ecofriendly, vegan hair colors like henna. Formaldehyde free keratin & botox.

SPIRITUAL CONSULTANT Carole Aileo Ha’la Ramsay 954-655-5490 info@GoddessTOUCH.net GoddessTOUCH.net

Multi-Dimensional Being accessing Light Information for your Awakening.

Private readings; reiki, holonomic, ascension healings, activations and classes, pet psychic, Deceased. Guaranteed!

Spiritual Organization One World Family Interfaith Council

OneWorldFamily2017@gmail.com owfic.org

Dedicated to contributing to stronger communities through a focus on our commonalities regardless of religious tradition.

Offering opportunities for self growth through community building events.

tai chi Oneness Tai CHI International

spiritual centers Bridges of Wellness

1881 NE 26th St #244 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305 954-530-6006 BridgesOfWellness.com

Fuel your week – Heart Gatherings - Sundays @11am. Workshops, Reiki, classes for personal and community enrichment, Accredited Emerson Theological Institute classes, providing practitioner and ministerial training.

@ Kimlings Martial Arts Academy, 3550 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park FL 32209 954-394-4342 Meetup.com/taichi-91

Trained/certified in China. Tai chi technologies. Fitness, stress management, low impact, mental rejuvenation. Forms, meditation, exercise routines. Healing to self defense. All ages. Private or group instruction. See ongoing calendar.

Wellness Center Natural Health Power Works Dr. Rebecca Sherry Eshraghi, DNM, Ph.D 6974 Griffin Rd., Weston FL 33314 305-720-9099 NaturalHealthPowerWorks.com

WELLNESS NUTRITION Yello! Creative Arts and Events Center

2495 East Commercial Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 954-491-1591 YelloFl.com

Yello! is a dynamic, creative arts facility that offers classes in ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, break dance, belly dance and more! In addition to its contribution to the arts, Yello! is a health and wellness advocate. Through workshops and cooking classes in collaboration with Food for Health Foundation, Yello! also offers education to the public on the power of plant-based nutrition.

women’s health Nourishing Women/ Conscious Feminine Medicine

Dr. Leonor Murciano, PhD, IMD, AP 1806 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 105, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 954-450-4548 ConsciousFeminineMedicine.com

Integrative Medicine Women O N LY. I n f e r t i l i t y, P M S , Menstrual, Menopause, Immune, Thyroid, Depression, Anxiety, more. Address emotional and mental issues causing dysfunction.

Acupuncture, Soma Presencing, Bloodwork, Saliva.

Yoga Namasté Yoga Salon 407 South Federal Highway Pompano Beach, FL 33062 954-785-6333 NamasteYogaSalon.com

We offer yoga for beginners to advanced. Warm, hatha, vinyasa & yin yoga plus crystal bowl and guided meditation. Chakra yoga.

Essentials oils for shavasana. See ad page 28.

A l l e rg i e s , a u t i s m , A D H D , detoxification, gastrointestinal health, immune system support, customized nutrition, mood disorders, insomnia.

DISCLAIMER: Natural Medicine is complementary healthcare and unintended for diagnosis, prescription or treatment of disease and is not licensed in Florida nor a substitute for medical care.

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