Natural Awakenings Magazine, Broward County, Florida. October 2020

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HEALTHY

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National CHIROPRACTIC

Health Month

CALM DOWN

NATURAL WAYS TO RELIEVE STRESS

RETHINKING

BREAKFAST

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Stronger Together

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10 STEALTH MODE

Blackest Fish in the Sea Aid Scientific Research

11 OARWEED ODYSSEY

Scottish Kelp Provides Clues to Climate Change

12 PAPERLESS SHOPPING

BPA Exposure from Store Receipts

14 WISHFUL RECYCLING What Not to Put In the Bin

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16 CALM DOWN

Taming the Flames of StressRelated Illness

20 STRONG AND SUPPLE JOINTS How To Keep Hips and Knees Happy

22 A BETTER BREAKFAST

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Healthy Tips and Recipes to Start the Day

We stand united to eradicate the many forms of racism for all people.

To the black members of our community: we see you, we support you, and we stand by you.

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25 WHAT YOU NEED

TO KNOW TO SURVIVE A RELATIONSHIP

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 10 global briefs 12 eco tip 14 green living 20 healing ways

22 conscious

eating 25 ask the therapist 26 calendar 27 classifieds 28 resource guide

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ctober’s weather is typically a little cooler here in Broward County, thus allowing for more comfortable times outdoors. We can explore the beach, enjoy the parks, and soak up some vitamin D, as freely provided by the sun.

Whether on our own power or with assistance, like a wheelchair, taking the time to get outside has many benefits. Enjoying the smell of fresh air, feeling the breezes, and listening to the birds sing can be uplifting.

This month’s feature article, “Calm Down” (starting on page 16), emphasizes the importance of learning how to calm down and how unchecked stress can be associated with certain illnesses.

The article includes a wide variety of modalities to improve managing stress. Listening to what your gut is saying may reveal ideas on what you may want to include or eliminate from your diet to afford yourself a period of self-assessment. The energy of people, the environment, and what we eat all interact. We can gain much from paying more attention to how we feel throughout the day and after certain activities or meals.

Broward’s recycling program is available to many in the county. Help support this system by following guidelines for what should be placed in the bins for recycling and know what should not be placed in the bins, like widely used Styrofoam. Since pizza boxes contaminate the recycling stream, they must be separated for the trash. According to reports, contaminated recycling loads are why we no longer ship our recyclables overseas for processing.

Read “Wishful Recycling” (page 14) for tips on how to improve and support the recycling system, maintaining efficiency and

profitability as an essential function of our community.

Our Healing Ways article this month on page 20 is a focus on keeping our hips and knees happy and our joints strong and supple. It’s filled with many tips on what we can do physically to stay in good shape and offers suggestions on reducing pain, should that be an issue. Also included are tips on whole foods to consume regularly in support of healthy joints.

In addition to what one can do on their own, we can connect with local professionals—like chiropractors—whose specialty is typically associated with the spine. We can also understand the relationship between our spine and how it connects to the rest of our skeletal structure, thus supporting our joints. October is National Chiropractic Health Month, and we have included some additional information on what to expect when visiting a chiropractor for the first time.

As a bonus this month, we have some content we’ve placed online at NaBroward.com in the form of posts. Our monthly posts include our local news briefs. This month we are offering “Stressed-Out Teens, Ways to Help Them Chill,” “Tai Chi and Qigong, Life Force in Motion,” and others.

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Tasty and loaded with vitamins and minerals, avocados are a “healthy fat� that can speed recovery after exercise, reports a new Brazilian study. Researchers gave 12 women either 600 milliliters (mL) of avocado pulp or a placebo in capsules. After waiting an hour, the women ran on a treadmill for half an hour, then recovered for an hour. Metabolic tests of heart rate, heart rate variability and skin conductance indicated those taking the avocado pulp recovered faster than those given a placebo. In another new study, 12 Spanish men were able to do more back squats in weight-lift training an hour after drinking 12 mL of beet root juice compared with a placebo, suggesting the nitrate-rich drink improves muscular endurance.

Eat Fruit, Veggies and Whole Grains to Lower Diabetes Risk The risk of diabetes can be slashed by loading a plate with fruit, veggies and whole grains, suggests two new studies in The British Medical Journal. European researchers measured fruit and vegetable consumption by testing the blood levels of vitamin C and carotenoids, the pigments found in colorful produce, in 9,754 people with Type 2 diabetes and 13,662 people free of the condition. They found that each average daily intake of 66 grams of fruit and vegetables (about onethird of a cup) reduced diabetes risk by 25 percent. The top fifth of fruit-and-veggie eaters had half the risk of diabetes compared to those that rarely ate produce. In a second study, American researchers using population research with more than 200,000 participants found those that ate the most whole grains had a 29 percent lower rate of Type 2 diabetes compared to those that ate the least amount. Eating one or more servings per day of whole-grain, cold breakfast cereal lowered the risk by 19 percent; dark bread lowered it 21 percent. Eating two or more servings per week of oatmeal lowered risk 21 percent; bran, 15 percent; and brown rice and wheat germ, 12 percent.

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Cinnamon, long known to help blood sugar levels, can diminish migraine attacks, according to a new study in Phytotherapy Research from Iran. Fifty patients with migraines took either three capsules a day of 600 milligrams (about a quarter teaspoon) of cinnamon or a placebo. After two months, those taking cinnamon had significantly reduced severity, frequency and duration of migraine episodes. Most of the world’s cinnamon is Cinnamomum verum, produced in Sri Lanka, also called Ceylon cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum iners) is not accepted as a true cinnamon by herbalists.

Ease Depression and Anxiety with Probiotics With the gut-brain axis increasingly under scrutiny, two studies provide new evidence of how the microbiome, or gut bacteria, affects mental health. In a review in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health of seven high-quality probiotic and prebiotic studies, researchers found that 11 out of 12 probiotics studied produced “measurable reductions in depression.� The major strains studied were Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. casei and Bifidobacterium bifidum. In a second study in the journal Nutrients, 20 male soccer players ages 18 to 21 received either a placebo or a probiotics drink with L. casei for two months. By week four, those drinking the probiotic drink had significantly more relaxed (theta) and attentive (delta) brain waves, suggesting lowered anxiety and enhanced training ability. The probiotics drink also improved cognitive reaction time in the subjects.

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global briefs

Stealth Mode

Blackest Fish in the Sea Aid Scientific Research Scientists from Duke University and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History have found that the skin of 16 species of deep-sea fish absorbs more than 99.95 percent of the light that hits them. As published in Current Biology, Dr. Karen Osborn co-led the research that discovered the extraordinary properties while attempting to photograph specimens. Even using cutting-edge equipment, she could not see any detail. “It didn’t matter how you set up the camera or lighting; [the fish] just sucked up all the light,” she tells BBC Science Focus. The source of the ultra-black color is melamin which is distributed within melanosomes that are densely packed into cells on the fish skin. Because of the unique shape and arrangement of these melanosomes, incoming light is redirected toward another cell to absorb it.

In the deep-sea environment in which they live, even the smallest amount of reflected light can attract predators, so this form of camouflage improves their chances of survival. Some scientists believe it is possible to make similar ultra-black substances for sensitive optical equipment.

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A partnership formed in 2017 between the United Nations International Telecommunication Union, the International Solid Waste Association and other groups to track the accumulation of electronic debris has reported via the publication Global E-Waste Monitor 2020 that a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronics were discarded in 2019 and could likely increase to 74.7 million tons per year by 2030.

E-waste includes battery-powered and plugin laptop computers, smartphones and televisions.

Not only are people using more consumer electronics, they are not doing a good job of recycling them safely.

The report found that of the e-waste generated in 2019, only 9.3 million tons, or 17.4 percent, were recycled.

Cadmium and mercury are conspicuous sources of pollution from these devices, as are refrigerant chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons that can leach into the environment. Plastic waste is another concern. The report states that e-waste contains so many valuable recoverable metals such as iron, copper and gold that it represents a prime opportunity to reclaim these raw materials instead of mining them anew.

Apple Seeks 2030 Carbon Neutrality Apple, Inc., the maker of the iPhone, iPad and Mac computers, has committed to becoming 100 percent carbon neutral overall, from its supply chain to retail outlets, by 2030. The goal is to achieve a zero net climate impact. According to BBC Science Focus Magazine, CEO Tim Cook says, “Businesses have a profound opportunity to help build a more sustainable future, one born of our common concern for the planet we share. The innovations powering our environmental journey are not only good for the planet, they’ve helped us make our products more energy-efficient and bring new sources of clean energy online around the world. Climate action can be the foundation for a new era of innovative potential, job creation and durable economic growth. With our commitment to carbon neutrality, we hope to be a ripple in the pond that creates a much larger change.” If successful, the 10-year plan will reduce carbon emissions by 75 percent and develop solutions such as the use of low carbon and recycled materials to achieve the other 25 percent.

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Electronic Waste is Out of Control

Oarweed Odyssey

Gas Blasters

Record Methane Emissions Driven

by Agriculture and Fossil Fuels A worldwide inventory of methane sources reported by researchers online in Environmental Research Letters reveals that atmospheric levels of the heat-trapping greenhouse gas are at an all-time high.

Africa and Asia are seen as major contributors due to increasing agriculture activity. Increasing fossil fuel use and landfill waste also heighten emissions in China and the United States.

Science News reports that methane “is one of the most important greenhouse gases—arguably the second-most important after CO2,” according to atmospheric scientist Alexander Turner. Methane can trap approximately 30 times as

much heat as the same amount of CO2. Possible solutions include strategies to moderate pollution such as consuming less meat to cut down on emissions from cattle ranches and using aircraft or satellites to find gas pipeline leaks. In 2017, human activities discharged about 364 million metric tons of methane into the atmosphere, compared with 324 million tons per year on average in the early 2000s. About half of the increase was the result of expanding agriculture and landfills, while the rest came from fossil fuels. Emissions from natural sources such as wetlands held steady.

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The BBC reports that experts from Heriot-Watt University, in Orkney, Scotland, have discovered kelp off the coasts of Scotland, Ireland and France that has survived for 16,000 years since the last ice age. Analyzing the genetic composition of oarweed from 14 areas across the northern Atlantic Ocean, they found three distinct genetic clusters and hope the discovery will show how marine plant life survives extreme changes in climate. Their findings were published in the European Journal of Phycology. Marine ecologist Dr. Andrew Want says that oarweed populations from Kirkwall Bay managed to hang on and survive amid dramatic changes: “As the ice sheets retreated from northern European shorelines at the end of the most recent ice age, oarweed distribution followed and recolonized [in] the higher latitudes of the Atlantic. Kelp plays a critical role in the Atlantic, so it is important to understand what affects its distribution and survival over time and how sensitive it is to change.”

Molecular ecologist Dr. Joao Neiva, from Portugal’s University of Algarve Centre of Marine Sciences, says, “Our study shows how marine organisms adjust to shifting climates by migrating polewards and even across the Atlantic, when conditions are favorable.”

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BPA Exposure from Store Receipts There’s an emerging trend in physical retail stores—the use of email or electronic receipts. One of the principal reasons for this change is that most credit card and U.S. store receipts use thermal paper, which contains bisphenol A (BPA) in a free, unpolymerized form that can be readily rubbed off and ingested orally or absorbed through the skin.

BPA Health Risks According to the Environmental Working Group, more than 30 years of studies have linked BPA exposure to brain, behavioral, learning and memory impairment; cardiovascular abnormalities; diabetes; obesity; breast and prostate cancer; thyroid and sex hormone disruption; early puberty; changes to egg and sperm development and fertility; and genetic alterations that can be passed on to future generations. Of special concern are pregnant women and children, because BPA appears to disrupt hormone functions integral to growth and development.

Thermal Paper Linked to Higher BPA Levels Despite health risks, BPA-laden thermal receipts continue to be used widely in the retail industry, exposing us to cumulative levels of the dangerous chemical. Studies have measured it in human blood, urine and breast milk.

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Workers that handle hundreds of receipts every day have 30 percent more BPA in their bodies than the average U.S. adult, according to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Steps to Reduce BPA Receipt Exposure Thermal paper contains a powdery layer of BPA and a special dye to create visible impressions when pressure and/or heat is applied. When thermal paper is scratched with a fingernail or coin, a dark line appears.

To reduce exposure, follow these precautions: n Do not allow children to handle receipts. n When the option is available, choose email or electronic receipts. n Keep saved receipts in an envelope or zipped plastic bag. n Wash hands after handling receipts, especially before preparing or eating food. n Do not recycle receipts or other thermal papers. Throw them in the trash, as they will contaminate recyclables. n Avoid using alcohol-based hand sanitizers before or after handling thermal receipts, because they increase absorption of BPA through the skin. n Cashiers and other workers that handle receipts all day are advised to wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly and frequently.

Beware of BPA Replacements Responding to consumer complaints, some manufacturers have replaced BPA with bisphenol S (BPS), expecting it to be more resistant to leaching and therefore less likely to be absorbed by people. However, BPS is detectable in human urine and has similar health risks as BPA.

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Wishful Recycling What Not to Put in the Bin

by Yvette C. Hammett

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or those that have been putting recyclables in a plastic bag and placing it in a curbside bin, it’s likely going straight into a landfill. That bowling ball, those yard clippings and dirty pizza boxes are contaminating the recycling stream and increasing the cost of recycling programs nationwide at a particularly challenging time amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuing rise in contaminated items is known in the biz as “wishful recycling”. The current crisis is only making it worse. In some places, recycling itself is becoming wishful.

As stores and restaurants struggle to survive, local tax revenues have dropped sharply, forcing municipalities to slash budgets. Many small towns and a few big cities have stopped recycling programs altogether. Others have cut back on what they will accept or substituted drop-off bins for curbside pickup. States are pulling back from encouraging bottle-deposit returns. The plastic masks, gloves and wipes mistakenly tossed into recycle bins are endangering waste workers that must remove them. With the coronavirus shown to cling to plastic for three days, many workers around the country have become ill from such exposure.

Meanwhile, waste is mounting. Consumers are now having groceries delivered, picking them up or ordering them online, adding hundreds of millions more plastic bags and cardboard boxes to the waste stream. The Solid Waste Association of North America estimates that U.S. cities saw a 20 percent average increase in municipal solid waste and recycling collection in March and part of April. And because China stopped accepting 99 percent of the world’s recyclables two years ago, recycling operations are struggling for disposal locations.

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“There is the potential for households to generate more waste than they did before, but there is also an opportunity to focus on waste prevention, increase your reuse and recycling efforts, and use food more efficiently,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency advises on epa. gov. “Now is a great time to focus on waste prevention where possible, and when recycling, keep the materials as clean and dry as possible.”

To be more conscious about recycling habits, “Instead of, ‘When in doubt, throw it in,’ it should be, ‘When in doubt, throw it out,’” says David Keeling, president of the National Recycling Coalition.

The Washington State nonprofit Sustainable Connections estimates that 25 percent of what goes into recycling containers is not recyclable. “Contamination significantly increases the cost to process recyclables and makes it harder for processors to market their products, creating a huge economic challenge,” according to SustainableConnections.org. “We rely on the private sector to take away our waste, and they need to be able to turn a profit in order to run a viable business.”

Unfortunately, “Across the country and within Florida, we are seeing a

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at YvetteHammettHull49@gmail.com.

Rules for Recycling Here is a list of broadly accepted common rules for recyclables from Currents: Navigating Society & Sea, a blog of the University of Washington School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, in Seattle: Pizza boxes? No. Almost all takeout containers are contaminated with greasy food residue.

Single-use coffee cups and lids? Many coffee shops use compostable cups that go in the compost bin or garbage. Recycle the lid.

Plastic grocery bags? No, not in residential recycling, but they can be returned to the store in most cases.

Soup cans and other steel cans? Definitely, but remove the lid first and rinse the cans.

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growing trend on contamination in recycling,” says Travis Barnes, recycling coordinator of Florida’s Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa. The worst offenders, he says, are people that don’t sufficiently clean out mayonnaise or ketchup containers, as well as put plastic bags in the recycling bin that can become entangled in multimillion-dollar equipment, bringing the entire sorting process to a halt.

Beth Porter, climate campaigns director for the nonprofit Green America and author of Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine: Sorting Out the Recycling System, says there’s a lot of confusion on what to put in the bin. She points to Michigan, which aims for 30 percent recycling by 2025 and created videos featuring “Recycling Raccoons” that offer instructions on proper sorting. In Washington, D.C., says Porter, “Workers peek in recycling bins and can tag the bin with some specific info telling you not to throw in plastic bags and contaminated stuff,” lowering contamination rates by 30 percent.

“The public demands curbside recycling,” Barnes says. “It is highly ranked as something the public wants,” but people also need to be more aware to make the system more efficient.

Even with the current challenges, environmentalists see recycling as a key strategy for a planet sinking under plastic waste. “As we navigate this new reality together, consumers whose circumstances allow for it should begin to reshape how they think about plastic pollution,” advises the World Economic Forum website weForum.org. “It’s a real and present crisis we can stop in its tracks right now­—if we make choices that lead to a cleaner and more sustainable future.”

Styrofoam? No. Styrofoam is not accepted for residential recycling.

For local waste management rules, contact municipal or county offices.

For more information about recycling in Broward County, visit Broward.org/wasteandrecycling/recycling/pages/parksrecycling.aspx

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Calm Down Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness

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e are beings of neurochemical and hormonal intricacy, and within this mixed bag of biology lies our magic. Our human experience is visceral; we cry from sadness and joy, flush from embarrassment, laugh with amusement and exhibit quirky mannerisms when we lie.

Whether we see it as a blessing or a curse, we’re hardwired to embody the sacred fire of our emotions.

It also means that stress and our bodies are in perpetual partnership. “Systematically, the mind and body work together.

Grabbing your belly when you hear bad news and saying, ‘I feel sick,’ or having ‘butterflies in your stomach’ are a testament to how everyday stress affects us physically,” says Stephanie Mansour, Chicago fitness expert and host of the national PBS show Step It Up With Steph.

“Stress serves a useful purpose by increasing alertness—the sometimes lifesaving ‘fight-or-flight’ response—but chronic stress leads to elevated stress hormones like cortisol and catecholamines,” says emergency room physician Thomas Krisanda, at Northwest Hospital, in Randallstown, Maryland. “Cortisol can elevate blood glucose and suppress the immune system. Elevated catecholamines raise blood pressure and stress the heart. Over time, this can lead to hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes or strokes.”

According to The American Institute of Stress, 77 percent of people experience the physical backlash of emotional stress in the form of headaches, chronic migraines, fatigue, digestive woes, muscle tension, dizziness and changes in libido. Research published this year in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that children that experience severe adversity or live with alcoholics or drug addicts are at a 50 percent higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Experts agree that this statistic goes beyond poor lifestyle choices, and might point to a biological inability to cope with everyday pressures.

Working with—rather than against—the body’s nervous system by employing lifestyle changes, releasing trauma and considering options like a nourishing diet, safe herbal options and gentle energy modalities can help to break a vicious cycle.

Gut Instincts

Studies involving both mice and humans show that beneficial gut microorganisms are altered by emotional stress. The same bacteria responsible for bolstering the body’s fortress of immunity also

One Body, Many Selves

Resolving emotional trauma can offer unexpected hope for conditions that elude improvement or scientific understanding. A deeper look into how unrecognized or unreleased emotional pain can

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contribute to disease might help to solve the riddle of digestive problems, eczema, inflammatory bowel conditions and pain syndromes, including the multi-system agonies of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It’s a widespread misunderstanding that psychosomatic (mind-body) health conditions are imaginary or the product of mental instability. In actuality, the term psychosomatic simply refers to physical diseases with no organic origin that are presumed to have unconscious emotional taproots.

“We are made up of different types of energy,” explains LaStacia Ross, a reiki master and sound healer at Eclectic Soul Studio, in Pittsburg, Kansas. “Physical or sensory energy is the energy of the physical body.

Our outer energy field is subtle energy which consists of layers and includes thoughts and emotions. I like to think of the subtle energy field as a library containing the records of everything we’ve ever experienced.”

Reiki, a form of non-touch therapy, is now deemed valuable by many respected hospitals, like the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in Manhattan. Springboarding from the philosophy that we are trinities of body, mind and spirit, reiki and other forms of energy medicine aim to encourage the flow of vital life force. Ross, who also uses sound resonance via tuning forks in her work, has witnessed significant improvement in her clients. “Energy work can help release stored energetic patterns

of trauma and stress that no longer serve us,” she says. “Relaxation is an immediate benefit of energy work. People often feel a huge mental weight lifted and report pain relief, sometimes after just one session.”

Despite the many gains of energy work, Ross emphasizes individual timing. “On a subconscious level, pain or illness can serve us in some way without us realizing it. Sometimes we’re not ready to work through our issues or let them go, even if we think we are.”

Investing in Equilibrium

Stress-induced psychosomatic illness does not discriminate, and even affects members of the medical field. A 2009 study published in the Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that professional burnout in nurses can manifest as back and neck pain, acidity, anger and impaired memory.

Krisanda underscores the importance of self-care in all walks of life. “If you don’t take care of yourself, you are useless to care for others. Adopt a healthy diet and exercise and make it a routine.

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generate neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. These neurochemicals in the gut’s enteric nervous system control major biological functions that include heart rate, sleep cycles, muscle movement and mood.

While commonly prescribed antibiotics eradicate infectious invaders, they also kill off beneficial bacteria and neurotransmitters, opening the door to depressive disorders. Because approximately 95 percent of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gut, it’s not surprising that overuse of antibiotics has been associated with mental health conditions.

British research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in 2015 documents case-control studies over an 18-year period involving 202,974 patients with depression. The findings show a high risk for anxiety and depression following repeated antibiotic use.

Connecting the dots further, 2018 research published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology correlates compromised intestinal permeability with a weakened blood-brain barrier and alcohol addiction.

Research published in 2014 in the journal PLOS One involving patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reveals abnormalities in catecholamines, elevated plasma cortisol and hyperactivity of the amygdala—the part of the brain that can become stuck on overdrive from trauma and other life stresses.

In a nutshell, negative emotional states can suppress immunity and foster more frequent antibiotic prescriptions and in turn, promote neurological loops of chronic depression and anxiety, and even more compromised immune response.

Functional gastrointestinal disorders like IBS and inflammation-driven Crohn’s disease are often exacerbated by emotional upset and improved with stress management techniques like biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, meditation and breath work.

From Stephanie Mansour: n Deep breathing and rolling the shoulders forward and back a few times can relieve muscle tension. n Eating something crunchy like an apple or carrots can lessen feelings of stress. n Meditating for even one minute can help reduce excessive cortisol in the body. Doing small increments daily rather than over long intervals net better and bigger benefits. n If your mind is racing 24/7 and breathing techniques don’t work, change your environment. Get up and go to another room in the house. Go outside.

If tight on space and can't go outside, turn your body to look in a different direction. Stay in the same spot on the couch and just look at something else. n Don’t put your body under more stress with demanding, cortisol-fueling workouts; opt for yoga, meditation and Pilates. n When you get your heart rate up (in as quickly as five minutes of doing cardio), you feel happier. n Maintain a healthy sleep schedule and go to bed earlier.

From Sarah Kate Benjamin: n Reconnect to the earth in whatever way you can; go for a walk, cook a meal, smell flowers or just sit outside.

From LaStacia Ross: n As an energy exercise, try what I call The Fountain of Light: See and feel white light coming up from the earth and into your feet. Feel it move all the way up through your body, out of your head and back down to your feet to start again, like a fountain. Repeat this many times, feeling the vibrant, white light energy flowing through you.

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Plant Power for Combatting Stress

Sarah Kate Benjamin’s Personal Favorites:

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) soothes restless minds from anxiety and insomnia, and eases menstrual cramps or muscle spasms.

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) helps to strengthen the brain and revitalize the central nervous system, and helps to calm the mind and relieve nervous stress and headaches.

It is even more beneficial when combined with lavender or chamomile.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) helps to soothe emotional and muscle tension; relieve stress-related gut symptoms like gas, cramping, irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers; calm heat-related emotional and physical issues such as eczema, anger and frustration; and generally promote a sense of calm. Wonderful in baths, teas and as an herbal garnish.

In addition to Benjamin’s recommendations, other stressfighting herbs to consider are Ginkgo, panax and Siberian ginseng, fo-ti, rhodiola, reishi mushroom, goji berries, licorice root, lavender, rose, lemon balm, tulsi (holy basil), ashwagandha and mimosa bark.

society, and I believe this also leads to stress, unhappiness and a sense of being entitled and never being satisfied. Just let go.”

He also stresses the importance of support. “An emergency room is an incredibly hectic, frightening and sometimes violent place. I rely on my colleagues, and we support each other. For me, the most important thing is to realize that I’m not in it alone.” Krisanda also finds balance by taking a few minutes in a quiet place to collect his thoughts and enjoy a peaceful moment.

Basic, whole foods can help to maintain homeostasis. “Make sure that food is fueling you,” says Mansour. “Cooked vegetables and broths are very soothing.

Instead of a juice cleanse or an extreme diet, focus on nourishing, calming foods like soups, lean proteins to stabilize blood sugar levels and healthy fats to support brain function. Reducing alcohol can help improve liver function.”

Sarah Kate Benjamin, a holistic chef and herbalist in Sebastopol, California, finds her own healing rhythms by eating with the seasons and using medicinal plants in inspired, everyday dishes. Co-author of NaBroward.com

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The Kosmic Kitchen Cookbook: Everyday Herbalism and Recipes for Radical Wellness, she sees herbs as life-giving examples of resilience. “Herbs have been here long before us and have experienced their own form of stressors. Working with nervous system-supportive herbs in my food, beverages or even as tinctures really help me find balance when I’m overwhelmed.”

Some of her allies are oat tops, lemon balm, skullcap, chamomile and passionflower. For Benjamin, everyday choices play a huge role in healing. “Making small lifestyle shifts in your work or home life can really help you move into a more relaxed state. I like to think of it as a sort of mantra: ‘Help the herbs help you,’” she says. In a world that is fixated on external validation, little things matter. “If I give myself permission to do the things that really nourish me, I’ll be the best version of myself. Perhaps most importantly, I will like me, and that matters tremendously.”

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Ways to Lower Pain Levels

Strong and Supple Joints How to Keep Hips and Knees Happy

by Ronica O’Hara

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ccasional knee or hip pain affects almost everyone, keeping us from daily tasks, making sitting painful and walking difficult. Causes can range from over-exercise to injuries, obesity and arthritis as we age. By the time we reach 65 years or older, 69 percent of women and 56 percent of men have arthritic symptoms, according to Boston University researchers. Costly joint replacement surgery which carries a high risk of adverse effects is often recommended for advanced cases, but by taking simple, natural preventive and remedial measures proactively, we can strengthen our knee and hip joints, handle related problems if they arise and remain physically strong and active.

Ways to Strengthen Hips and Knees

Consume foods that nourish bones and connective tissues. For strong bones, eat foods rich in calcium, magnesium and potassium, such as dark leafy greens (bok choy, Chinese cabbage, kale and collard greens), figs, nuts, tofu, avocados and bone broth. Six prunes a day boosted bone density in women over 70 with osteoporosis, 20

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research shows. Foods that support flexible tendons and ligaments include fatty fish, lentils, nuts, vegetables like spinach and broccoli, and colorful fruit like strawberries and oranges.

Practice tai chi, qigong or hatha yoga.

The gentle, low-impact movements and stretches associated with these approaches get synovial fluid flowing in the larger joints, effecting smoother mobility and increased flexibility; numerous studies document that they reduce joint pain and stiffness. “The key is not just to stretch, but to balance strength and stretching in a safe, mindful way,” says Andrea Trank, a health coach and yoga teacher in Fort Myers, Florida. Although personal or class instruction is best, how-to videos can be found on YouTube.

Walk every day. In a four-year Northwestern University study, people at risk of knee osteoarthritis that walked at a moderate or brisk pace for at least 10 minutes a day, one hour a week, had one-eighth the disabled mobility of those that walked less. Posture helps: Walking straight and tall while extending each leg back as far as it’ll go will “really let your glut muscles work,” advises chiropractor NaBroward.com

Consider the right supplements. Obtaining 1,000 milligrams daily of calcium and 600 international units of vitamin D is essential for bone health, according to the National Institutes of Health; consider taking a supplement if the diet is not adequate. In addition, study-proven options that reduce joint pain in the knees and hips include glucosamine and chondroitin, S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) and avocado soybean unsaponifiable.

The benefits of bodywork. A massage can loosen up tight muscles and realign structural issues in the knees and hips while also lowering stress-producing cortisol and raising levels of pain-reducing serotonin. A study at Canada’s McMaster University found that massage works on the cellular level to reduce inflammation and promote the growth of new mitochondria in muscles. Useful styles are Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release and shiatsu.

Ask for references from friends, medical practitioners, fitness centers and natural health stores or find online a certified practitioner with at least 500 hours of training.

Try acupuncture. A new meta-study of 39 studies with 20,827 patients concluded that acupuncture effectively reduces pain for as long as 12 months, and the National Institutes of Health endorses it for knee pain. “It is believed to stimulate the nervous system and in turn, the way the brain registers pain signals,” says acupuncturist Daryl Thuroff, at the Yinova Center, in New York City. Find an acupuncturist at nccaom.org/find-a-practitioner-directory.

Consult a chiropractor. People with osteoarthritic knees that underwent two weeks of chiropractic knee adjustments had substantially less pain, better mobility and fewer grinding and clicking sensations in the knees, reported a study in The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. In a small study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, four out of five patients with hip arthritis noticed improved symptoms after nine or fewer chiropractic treatments.

National Chiropractic Health Month

Pain Relief with Chiropractic In addition to the traditional chiropractic focus on adjusting the spine to ease joint pain, many doctors today are using a wide array of approaches to ameliorate hip and knee pain, whether the cause is an injury, inflammation, arthritis or another chronic condition.

Determining the cause is the first step, says chiropractor Derrell Blackburn, senior manager of chiropractic relations and training for The Joint Chiropractic, a nationwide chain of 500 clinics. If both hips or knees go bad, he says, it’s probably due to aging. If the problem involves a hip or knee on one side, “the underlying truth is overuse or compensation,” which can be helped by realigning the sacroiliac joint or pelvic girdle.

Chiropractor Gil Kentof, of the Dr. Gil Center for Back, Neck, and Chronic Pain Relief, in Franklin, Tennessee, first recommends that patients with hip pain join a basic yoga class, find a good video or search “hip stretches” online and exercise according to what they research five times a week. “If there is no improvement in three weeks, or if there is more pain while doing the exercises, an examination is in order to determine the origin of the pain and the best treatment option,” he says.

The exam often includes X-rays and sometimes an MRI. Treatment options can include specific chiropractic adjustments, deep tissue laser therapy, stem cell injections into the hip joint and in severe cases, a referral for surgery, but, “Surgery is always a last resort,” he says. For knees, “Good success has been obtained with stem cell treatment and platelet-rich plasma injected into the knee,” he advises. “This procedure is performed by our medical team and is minimally invasive with very little downtime.” He also suggests that knee-pain patients stretch their hamstrings, quadriceps and calves on a regular basis and use a pull-on brace or ice packs for temporary relief.

Many chiropractors offer not only spinal adjustments, but also a range of treatments from exercises to prolotherapy.

Explore injection therapies. Known as regenerative medicine, these therapies use injections in the knee or hip to naturally stimulate the body to produce collagen and rejuvenate tissue. In a British Medical Bulletin meta-study, 82 percent of patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee were satisfied with prolotherapy, which uses dextrose injections. Platelet-rich plasma injections use centrifuged platelets from the patient’s body, and have been used by athletes like Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal to treat sports injuries.

Ronica O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

Supplements for Suppleness Glucosamine and chondroitin. Research suggests this combo relieves pain, improves joint mobility and slows arthritic damage to the joints. One study found it benefits up to 70 percent of people with knee arthritis, and a large multinational trial found the mixture to be as effective at reducing pain, stiffness and swelling in knee osteoarthritis as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) celecoxib. It appears most suited for treating moderate to severe pain and takes two months to take effect.

SAMe. This naturally occurring S-adenosyl-L-methionine molecule builds strong joints by delivering sulfur to cartilage, and research shows it may be as effective as aspirin and ibuprofen at improving joint function. It takes a month to take effect, but doesn’t have the side effects of NSAIDs. It’s also been shown to lower depression.

Avocado soybean unsaponifiable (ASU). Routinely used to treat osteoarthritis in Europe, ASU improves symptoms of hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) and reduces or eliminates the use of NSAIDs, a meta-analysis concluded; it also appears to reduce OA’s progression.

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A Better Breakfast Healthy Tips and Recipes to Start the Day

by April Thompson

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reakfast sets the stage for the day ahead, and it can either drain or energize us, depending on the what, when and how much aspects of the meal. While health experts agree that many traditional breakfast foods can do more harm than good, delicious, healthy alternatives are within easy reach of the breakfast table.

Morning favorites like pastries, sugary cereals and pancakes, high in refined sugars and carbs, cause insulin production to spike and blood sugar levels to crash, according to David Perlmutter, an acclaimed neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and author of Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar - Your Brain’s Silent Killers. “People need to train their bodies to tap into the energy reserves within, harvesting fat for energy rather than being reliant on the next meal. A breakfast high in protein and fat will do that,” he says.

While often waiting until noon for his first meal of the day, Perlmutter frequently opts for eggs and salad drenched in an extra-virgin olive oil dressing to break the fast.

Perlmutter suggests waiting 12 hours or longer between dinner and the next day’s breakfast. “Time-restricted eating”, or intermittent fasting, can have surprising health benefits, helping crank up production of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a powerful initiator for growth of new brain cells, and kick-start autophagy, the body’s method of cleaning out damaged cells, according to the neurologist.

A plant-based chef based in Bruges, Belgium, Julie Van den Kerchove switched from a raw, vegan diet to a mainly keto diet, low in carbohydrates, to regain energy after “hitting a wall, experiencing hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. Before, I would have green smoothies with lots of fruit and leafy greens, but would be ‘hangry’ a few hours later. Now my breakfast consists more of healthy fats and proteins, which helps me stay satisfied and energized until lunchtime. I experience more mental clarity and calmness because my blood sugar is not going up and down,” says Van den Kerchove, a blogger and author of vegan, raw-food and keto cookbooks.

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berries, nuts and seeds with a protein powder and stevia, which is easy to prepare in advance, or a warm porridge with hemp seeds, nut butter, chia seeds and almond, hemp or coconut milk, which is high in fiber and healthy fats. “If I feel like [having] something savory, I’ll have seed crackers topped with avocado and eggs or a Mediterranean omelet,” she adds.

Teresa Fung, a professor of nutrition at Simmons University and adjunct professor at Harvard University, both in Boston, cautions about completely cutting carbs from breakfast, however. “Fruits and vegetables are important healthy sources of carbs, essential to get enough fiber to maintain healthy gut microbiome and feed the good bacteria in your GI tract,” says Fung, who is an associate editor for The Journal of Nutrition. “Optimal morning fuel will include a good dose of protein, vitamins and minerals, fiber, antioxidants and some heart-healthy fats. It will also include a healthy source of carbs that your body can use as energy, leaving proteins to be used for protein synthesis,” says Fung, suggesting a simple, but hearty breakfast of high-fiber oatmeal or yogurt with nuts and fruit.

Like Perlmutter, Fung stresses the importance of eating during daylight hours when certain enzymes are activated.

“Our bodies react to daylight even when our eyes are still closed. Eating should match up with our biological clocks, as we are daytime animals, using most of our energy in the day,” she says.

Fung notes Americans that tend to make breakfast the smallest meal of the day and dinner the largest need to better balance meal sizes rather than load up on calories late in the day.

These experts agree on the need to tune into the body’s signals for hunger and satiety, not just eating breakfast on an autopilot schedule. “If I’ve eaten a huge holiday dinner the night before, I may skip my morning meal. I’m a huge proponent in being flexible and listening to your body,” says Van den Kerchove.

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

Healthy First Meals These oats are a great dessert/breakfast mix that’s delicious, but good for you, too.

It’s made clean by cooking the apples using coconut sugar instead of refined white sugar and adding cinnamon and nutmeg for spice. Prep the oats by mixing all the ingredients, then make a date caramel sauce that’s healthier than any caramel sauce you can purchase from the grocery store and so luscious that you’ll fall in love with it.

For the Cinnamon Apples: 2 large Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples, cored, peeled and diced 2 Tbsp coconut sugar ⅛ tsp cinnamon ⅛ tsp nutmeg For the Oats: 1½ cups rolled oats 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk 2 Tbsp chia seeds 1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp ground cinnamon For the Date Caramel Sauce: 10–12 pitted dried dates ⅛ tsp sea salt ½ cup hot water, divided To make the cinnamon apples, combine the apples, coconut sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan, and cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the apples are softened, but not mushy.

For the oats, combine the oats, milk, chia seeds, vanilla and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.

To make the date caramel sauce, process the dates and sea salt in a food processor until they are finely chopped. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the dates until the mixture becomes smooth and resembles caramel. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor.

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Caramel Apple Cinnamon Crisp Overnight Oats

Spoon half of the oat mixture into the bottom of an 8-ounce jar with a lid or a

sealable container, then top with the date sauce and apples. Repeat in a second jar with the remaining ingredients.

Refrigerate the oats overnight or for at least 4 hours. The oats can be enjoyed cold straight from the refrigerator or heated in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.

Reprinted from Clean-Eating Breakfasts and Lunches Made Simple, by Lacey Baier.

quinoa flakes, chives, capers and lemon juice. Stir to mix until most of the large chunks of salmon are broken down.

cook 4 minutes per side.

Place salmon cakes over fennel and parsnips and garnish with radishes. Serve warm.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, form salmon mixture into 2 patties and

Provided by David Perlmutter, DrPerlmutter.com.

Salmon Cakes with Fennel & Parsnips For the vegetables: ½ cup fennel, shaved thin (use a mandolin slicer for thinnest slices) ¼ cup parsnips, shaved ½ Tbsp coconut oil For the salmon cakes: 6 oz can boneless, skinless, wild-caught salmon, drained 1 egg 1 Tbsp quinoa flakes 1 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped 1 tsp capers 1 tsp lemon juice ½ Tbsp coconut oil, for frying 4 radishes with greens Heat oil in a skillet and sauté fennel and parsnips until tender, about 7 minutes.

Remove to serving plate.

In a mixing bowl, combine salmon, egg,

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Smoked paprika and turmeric (optional) 2 large handfuls spinach or kale (optional) 1 to 2 Tbsp MCT oil (optional) If using organic sweet potatoes, you don’t need to peel them because the skin contains lots of minerals and flavor. Just rinse and dry.

Sweet Potato Toast with Avocado 1 large sweet potato 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 package of tempeh (or 2 eggs) Extra-virgin coconut or olive oil Black pepper and sea salt

Cut the sweet potato in thin slices of 0.2 to 0.4 of an inch. Put them in your toaster on its highest setting. Repeat three to four times until the sweet potato is completely cooked.

You could also use your oven to make the sweet potato toast. Preheat at 350° F and roast for 5 to 10 minutes. Rub the sweet potato slices with some extra virgin coconut oil or olive oil and sea salt.

In the meantime, heat a spoonful of extra

little bit of olive oil instead of deep-frying, and opt for a healthier, low-carb alternative for potatoes, like cauliflower. Then, turn everything into muffins. Because it’s easier to prepare, they are great for a make-ahead breakfast and the flavors will be better.

Cauliflower Hash Egg Muffins This is a healthier, low-calorie alternative to the classic breakfast of hash browns and eggs, and more nutritious, too, because cauliflower is packed with fiber, minerals and vitamins. Plus, eating muffins for breakfast is always a good idea, especially when the muffins are good for you.

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½ Tbsp olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan ½ cup finely diced yellow onion 3 cups riced cauliflower 2 egg whites ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper ¼ tsp garlic powder 12 eggs 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish Preheat the oven to 425° F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan with olive oil.

Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion, and cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the cauliflower and cook until it becomes slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

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virgin coconut oil in a frying pan. Cut the tempeh in smaller pieces and fry until golden. Flavor with black pepper and sea salt. I also love adding smoked paprika and turmeric. If you wish, you can add two large handfuls of spinach too.

Serve the sweet potato toast with sliced avocado, tempeh scramble and, if you wish, a spoonful of MCT oil to feel satisfied even longer. If you’re not a fan of avocado, you can replace it with nut cheese, pesto, nut butter or another topping that’s high in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates.

For a vegetarian version: replace the fried tempeh with one to two softly boiled or poached eggs.

Provided by Julie Van Den Kerchove, JuliesLifestyle.com.

salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix well.

Scoop a little less than ¼ cup of the cauliflower mixture into each muffin cup. Using your fingers or a spoon, press the cauliflower mixture down and around the sides of the muffin cups to create nests. Bake the nests for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the top edges become golden and crispy.

Reduce the heat to 375° F and remove the muffin pan from the oven.

Crack 1 egg into each cup, taking care not to overflow the nest. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are no longer transparent, but still a little loose. For fully cooked-through eggs, bake for 2 to 5 minutes longer.

To serve, garnish the muffins with the green onions. The muffins can be refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave for 1½ minutes.

Reprinted from Clean-Eating Breakfasts and Lunches Made Simple, by Lacey Baier.

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What You Need to Know to Survive a Relationship Karen Kaye, LMHC

Q:

So much has been happening in the world. I am worried about entering a new relationship with all my “baggage” especially now. Can you please tell me what I need to know?

Sincerely, Maria

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Dear Maria, Here is what I have learned through my relationships and observing others for 30-plus years: The purpose of relationships is to bring up the unfinished business of childhood so that we can heal.

People have patterns in relationships no matter who their partner is.

Rarely are individuals aware of their patterns.

People who are unaware of their patterns are dangerous to themselves and potential mates.

The key factors in determining the success or failure of relationships are: - Character - Family background - Willingness to negotiate - Willingness to keep one’s word Commitment is based on one’s ability to commit to self and then to the other person.

The decision to work through the bad and ugly of the relationship will determine the quality of life obtained during that relationship.

Every person has a different definition of a good relationship, therefore, partners can view the same relationship differently.

If a relationship is based on need,

it will be difficult to be successful in that relationship. It will also be difficult to get out of that relationship. This is an entanglement—not a relationship.

A good relationship is safe and allows each person to grow as an individual.

There are two types of people in relationships—the ones who find a way to stay in the difficult times and the ones who find ways to leave.

You will forget all of this information.

Maria, in chaotic and difficult times, it is especially crucial to do some “soul-searching” and seek professional guidance to assist in this journey. We must choose to stay aware of our patterns every day—which I know is definitely easier said than done. However,

daily practice helps us ease into the process and build healthy habits for ourselves as well as in relationships with others.

Thank you so much for your question. Stay safe.

Sincerely, Karen L. Kaye, LMHC Remember, on a spiritual level we adhere to the philosophy that everything happens for a reason…out of the bad comes good. It takes time.

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e at Natural Awakenings know that supporting the health of our population is of the upmost importance. We encourage everyone to be conscious of the social distancing mandate and to support our community by following the health guidelines set forth by our health professionals, and, of course, using common sense.

We have received multiple reports from our providers of wellness and health services about how seriously they take following and maintaining the strictest guidelines as it relates to their office environments in creating the most safe and clean space they can for those that need to come in and use their services. For any doctor appointment, class, or service provider you want to visit, attend, or participate, we suggest you call

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. ahead to address any questions you may have and then to confirm your appointment.

To help stimulate and encourage the continuation of connecting our readers and providers of services, we now include information for us to connect via the internet through our various electronic devices. We understand the importance of being able to stay “in touch” with one another and thus support the expansion of online events, podcasts, webinars, Skype, support sessions, and other communication software systems that can be utilized for us to stay connected and stay safe.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 PUMPKIN CARVING CLASS — 5-6:30pm, $15 or $20. Includes design templates, carving tools, cleaning supplies, and glow sticks. Learn the best tips and tricks for carving a Halloween pumpkin. Bring your own pumpkin to decorate, ages 8 to 12. Participants must adhere to the City’s COVID-19 rules and guidelines; facial mask required. Online registration only at www.coconutcreek.net/webtrac. Event: Sabal Pines Park’s Pine Pavilion (outdoors), 5005 NW 39 Avenue, Coconut Creek. For more information, call 954-956-1580 or www.coconutcreek.net.

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sunday Sacred Journey Interfaith Seminary — 9am– 5pm. Classes for Interfaith Ministry Ordination.

A Healing Space, 840 E Oakland Park Blvd, Ste 102, Oakland Park. Rev. Dr. Grace Telesco 917.579.3750.

Thubten Kunga Ling Buddhist Center: Zoom classes — Meditation Hour: 10–11am an overview of meditation including basic meditation techniques, breathing meditation, mindfulness meditation, visualization meditation, and analytical meditation, Tibetan Mahayana Tradition. Coping with Difficult Times: 11am–12pm. For details and other classes, visit ThubtenKungaLing.org.

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.

IANDS South Florida- International Association for Near Death Studies — 1st Sunday monthly, 4:30–6:30pm Meeting - Pavilion’s Gym (behind Main Hospital) Discussions include; Spiritually Transformative Experiences.

All interested in the studies, are welcomed.

University Hospital, 7201 N. University Dr, Tamarac. Questions Reverend Gail Fein, 305.798.8974.

Interfaith Sacred Celebrations of Spirit — Weekly on Sunday evenings 6:30–7:30pm at Darshan Center for Spiritual Evolution at a Healing Space, 840 E Oakland Park Blvd, Ste 102, Oakland Park. 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 Ft Lauderdale, 954.525.7726.

monday Chiropractic — Every 1st Monday, 5–6pm.

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.

Group Shayman Sound Vibe Healing — 6:30pm $20. Just walk in. Crystal Junkie Metaphysical Shop 819 SE 8th Ave, Deerfield Beach 33441 Details, 954.254.3828.

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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).

tuesday Schedule something for your health.

wednesday Free Tai Chi Classes — 5–6pm (except Holidays). Relax your mind and body at ATOM’s Wellness Center! Tai Chi is a low-impact, slowmotion exercise that can treat & prevent many health problems. Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (ATOM), 100 E. Broward Blvd., Ste 100, Ft. Lauderdale. 954.763.9840 ext. 219.

Sunset Yoga at Holiday Park — Free, donations accepted. 6:30pm. Call Mardi for additional info 786.227.2173.

thursday Free Tai Chi Classes — 5–6pm. Relax your mind and body at ATOM’s Wellness Center!

Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that can treat & prevent many health problems.

Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (ATOM), 100 E. Broward Blvd., Ste 100, Ft. Lauderdale.

954.763.9840 ext. 219.

Group Reiki Circle with Crystals — 6:15pm. $20. Just walk in. Crystal Junkie Metaphysical Shop, 819 SE 8th Ave, Deerfield Beach 33441, Details, 954.254.3828.

Free Teletalk on Ancestral Clearing/Emotional Release — 7pm, last Thursday of month. Learn how to release blocks and limiting beliefs and change energetic thought patterns, to move ahead to live with freedom, fulfillment and happiness! Call Ilka for details: 754.222.6971.

My Awakening Story — 7pm. My awakening, twin flame, psychic abilities story, shared weekly, episodically, anonymously. Floored, Just Floored, Type “floored JustFloored” in YouTube search bar.

friday Tea Time — 10am–6pm. Enjoy an organic, crystal infused tea for $3 at Crystal Junkie Metaphysical Shop, 819 SE 8th Ave, Deerfield Beach 33441. Details 954.254.3828.

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.

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saturday 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.

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE – With Natural Awakenings Magazine, get real results, distributing monthly to over 25 cities throughout Broward County. Call our office today 954-630-1610.

Paddle With A Purpose, Waterway and Shoreline Cleanup — 9–11am, help remove trash and make new friends (third Saturday each month).

Kayaks and canoes available on a first come, first serve basis; bringing your own is encouraged. Location varies. Info, Robert Figueroa, 917.652.1050.

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.

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.

Rock Kirtan: Sacred Devotional Singing — bi-weekly 7–8:30pm, $10. Darshan Center for Spiritual Evolution, 840 E Oakland Park Blvd, Ste 102, Oakland Park. Call Rev. G. 917.579.3750.

Daily — 9:30pm Join Sheri Kaplan for a Nightly Virtual Sound Healing Meditation on Zoom Live Stream. bit.ly/livestreamsoundbath. Call 646.876.9923 EST- bit.ly/localzoom -Meeting ID: 846 189 611-Virtual Tip Jar.

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orking together we are stronger. Why we may want to take a closer look at the Community Resource Guide this month with some newer information that seems to be “grayed out” and what that really means for us.

As we have been in continued communication with our advertisers who have either had their businesses closed down due to mandates, or other reasons at this time during the pandemic, many of these businesses were looking for ways to share that they are offering additional ways to connect, such as, an individual appointment, Video-Conferencing, Facebook, Zoom, email, website, etc. Collectively the idea of graying out their street address was created, and thus some of our resources listed, have a portion of their information in gray ink instead of black, denoting that their business location is currently in transition to being once again fully operational.

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CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN NEW LIFE UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC

820 S State Rd. 7, Plantation FL 33317 954-389-8297 TopDocFL.com Upper Cervical Chiropractic, light force extremity adjusting, whole-food nutrition, Applied Kinesiology, The Emotion C o d e , E n e rg y m e d i c i n e , Mysofascial release.

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Some of the businesses that are listed here that are “GRAYED OUT” may be in the process of fully reopening. As the CDC guidelines are reviewed and put in place for the safety of us all, some companies may be “partially open.” As that can mean different things to different companies, we suggest you contact the individual companies to get the latest information.

The views of our digital version of the magazine NaBroward.com/issues/ continues to grow. Included within these GRAY CRG listings, additional links, besides the standard website, may be included, such as Instagram or LinkedIn. They are “active” within our digital issues, as our clients share the importance of having these links active. According to Google, “Links help our crawlers find your site and can give your site greater visibility in our search results.... Google interprets a link from page A to page B as a vote by page A for page B.” You may want to connect with our advertisers, and thanks to the collaborative process, we have some additional choices this month. Be healthy; stay well.

COLON THERAPY A COLON CARE CENTER

Michele Miglino, LMT/CCT 837 SE 9th St. Deerfield Beach FL 33441 954-421-0703 954-695-6595, cell AColonCareCenter.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.

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1500 Weston Rd. Weston FL 33326 954-384-1217 KarenKayeTherapist.com Therapists.PsychologyToday.com/ rms/name/Karen_L_Kaye_MS,LMHC_ Weston_Florida_35986 Take the journey inward. I counsel individuals, couples and families. Holistic approach with 40 years experience. I write the monthly “Ask the Therapist” column for Natural Awakenings.

Virtual appointments available.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY PERFECTING TOUCH

Kathy Bates Wilton Executive Suites 2312 Wilton Drive Fort 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.

TOTAL BALANCE 4 U

TJ Robinson 2800 E. Commercial Blvd, Suite 211 Ft. Lauderdale FL 33308 954-234-3299 Feel good again! Restore your vitality and vibrant health!

Release stress and “stuck” areas in your body that cause chronic pain. Your safety is priority – CDC compliant. MA24266, MM30072

Be kind whenever possible.

It is always possible. ~Dalai Lama

See page 28: “October Resource Update” DAY RETREATS

THERMAE STILLNESS RETREAT 604 S. Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 954-604-7930 ThermaeRetreat@gmail.com ThermaeRetreat.com FB: @thermaeretreat IG: thermae.ftlauderdale 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.

DENTAL HEALTH BRENT J. BRACCO, DDS – COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRY

2467 E Commercial Blvd.

Fort 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-theart office. We have been providing wholistic family dental care since 1985. Most insurance accepted. Mon – Thurs, 7:30am – 5pm.

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE Yolanda Cintron, DMD 2021 E Commercial Blvd., Ste. 208 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 954-938-4599 GoNaturalDentistry.com

All phases of dentistry for optimum health, holistic, biocompatible dentistry.

• 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.

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DR. YANI HOLISTIC AND HEALING DENTISTRY Dr. Yani, DMD 212 SE 12th St (Davie Blvd) Fort 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 15.

DIVINE ENERGY HEALER ADVANCED RAPID HEALING

Nina Presman 33 Southeast 4th Street, Suite 102 Boca Raton, Florida, 33432 561-654-0177 AgelessServices@gmail.com AdvancedRapidHealing.com My gift is to be guided by Divine Love to permanently eliminate any emotional, physical and mental pain or issues replacing them with health, prosperity, happiness, joy, love, and Enlightenment to reach your highest potential.

INTEGRATIVE HYPNOSIS FORT LAUDERDALE HYPNOSIS AND COACHING

Catherine Edelson MA, CH 2550 N Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 954-745-0735 InFocus@CatherinEdelson.com FB business: Fort Lauderdale Hypnosis

Hypnotists believe everything is hypnosis. We offer powerful, ecological and practical solutions to each client. Benefits are obvious as you allow it to happen!

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community resource guide See page 28: “October Resource Update” PRONUNCIATION COACH PERFECT YOUR AMERICAN ACCENT

If You Are Reading This, So Are Your Potential Customers.

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

“Quick fixes to language issues.”

WELLNESS CENTER DEEP ROOTS FAMILY WELLNESS

9532 Griffin Rd. Cooper City FL 33328 954-434-1800 DeepRootsHolistic.com

Natural treatments for enhancing fertility, supporting pregnancy and postpartum, natural children’s remedies, lasting relief from pain, fatigue, i n s o m n i a , a n x i e t y, a n d migraines. Your personal consultation is free. MA39137

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 heartcentered hypnotherapy and inner child healing.

Free one half-hour consultation offered.

SALON HAIR HOLISTIC ECO-FRIENDLY STUDIO

Ibana Villasenor 141 NW 20th St., Ste. B7 Boca Raton FL 33431 561-372-5354 HairHolistic@gmail.com HairHolistic.com

WHOLISTIC PHYSICIAN DR. AMADI’S WHOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER

Hepsharat Amadi, M.D., L.Ac. 10189 W. Sample Rd Coral Springs FL 33065 954-757-0064 954-757-2612, fax DrAmadi@DrAmadi.com GreatNaturalDoctor.com Primary Health Care with a Natural Approach including Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Quantum Biofeedback, Weight Loss, Detoxification, Natural Allergy Tr e a t m e n t , H e r b a l a n d Homeopathic Remedies, Supplements, Nutrition, Lifestyle Counseling and Circulation enhancement/BEMER therapy.

Hair services & products with a truly holistic approach like scalp-hair detox, and jet rejuvenation. Hair coloring with Henna or eco-friendly dyes, and formaldehyde-free keratine.

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Help others. Drink deeply from good books.

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