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Film Festival Climate Change
A landmark step for local environmental aware-
ness, the 4th Annual Miami & the Beaches
Environmental Film Festival (MBEFF) will highlight
climate change awareness and how it all connects
locally.
Showcasing a compelling array of films
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It also coincides with other important milestones, namely the Centennial of Miami
Beach and the 70th anniversary of the United Nations. In addition to the screening
of documentary films and animation, this years Festival will include interactive
workshops, complementary exhibits and other activities for all ages, including a Awaken Your
youth forum on Climate Change and Water at the University of Miami.
Inner Power
A five-day event MBEFF will be held from April 15-19. Screening venues include The A Free Lecture
Miami Beach Botanical Garden, The Miami Beach Cinematheque, The New World
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L ife has its inevitable challenges,
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teacher Paramahansa Yogananda
Whole Foods in Downtown Miami author ofAutobiography of a Yogiand
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documentary filmAWAKE: The Life of
Yogananda brought the technique of
yoga meditation to the U.S. almost a
town location this past January. Now
century ago to help us awaken our
with a total of five locations in Dade,
own inner power. Today, meditation
this new 41,000 square-foot store will
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feature local vendors and flavors, new
Yogananda taught, its a profound and
venues, and a design reflective of the
vital tool accessible to us at any time
community it will serve.
to help us face such challenges.
We are thrilled to be expanding our presence in South Florida, said Juan
Bro. Pranavananda, a monk with
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Self-Realization Fellowship (founded
customers more options, introduce new and exciting products, and give back to the
in 1920 by Yogananda), will be
local communities that have embraced us.
giving a public lecture on the topic
The Store, located at Monarc at Met 3 Rental Apartment Tower, offers unique-
of Meditation: Awaken Your Inner
ness for the area. Welcoming patrons with its mural-covered parking garage it offers
Power on Friday April 17 at 8 p.m. at
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Versailles Restaurant, a supplier at Whole Foods Market serves healthy variations County Convention Center. Part of
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bar with empanadas, croquettes, Latin pastries, and other hot and cold selections; teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda,
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rasqueira, a Brazilian-style meat station offering churrasco BBQ and sides; Monsiuer of meditation to create more peace
Cubano Sandwich offering roast pork and cotto ham Cuban sandwich on a French and happiness in our lives.
Brioche bun; and Sushi Maki offering freshly prepared sushi varieties, as well as
Hawaiian Poke and Peruvian Ceviche-style rice bowls. For more information about the public
lecture and other scheduled pro-
Natural Awakenings Congratulates Whole Foods on their new store and join them in grams during the weekend, contact
their continued strive for healthy living through excellence. As with all Whole Foods the Ft. Lauderdale Meditation Group
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A Life Changing Experience
Y oga and Detox Oasis is a new business
in South Florida aimed at incorporating
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diet.
Yoga and Detox Oasis offers retreats
and programs designed to give anyone the
authentic experience, based on the ancient
context, to have a guaranteed successful
detox, explains Alec Ruiz Detox Special-
ist, Health Coach and co-founder. Many
people embark on cleanses but do not succeed for a plethora of reasons including
lack of guidance, or a conducive environment. By combining yoga with detox, suc-
cess is insured because the body, mind, and spirit are engaged.
Meditation
In every effective healing modality the practice of purging or removing stored
toxins or obstructions have been practiced with great success. A detox diet is one
Retreat in
that incorporates herbs and foods, mostly fruits and vegetables, which assist the Melbourne
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body to cleanse out any toxicity. Benefits of having a cleansed body and mind n order to find answers to intrinsic
through yoga and detoxification include Increased capacity to think clearly and questions like Why am I here?
focus, enhanced ability to make easy and clear decisions, abundant energy and or What is the purpose of my life?
health to increase productivity, feeling connected to ones purpose, and making con- each of us needs to look deeper. This
sistent actions out of inspiration, added Stepahie Borrelly, Certified Raw Food Chef, quest can be nurtured under the lov-
Kundalini Yoga Teacher, and co-founder. ing guidance of revered master Anan-
dmurti Gurumaa, a spiritual leader,
The next weekend retreat will take place April 24th-26th. Yoga and Detox Oasis also prolific poet, singer and composer.
offers workshops, at-home retreats, and weekly phone consultations to support a The purpose of meditation re-
healing and transformative journey. For registration and information call 407-319- treat is to give you an opportunity to
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Support for Our Veterans profession, in the quietude you get

T he Long Walk Home (TLWH) is a not familiar with the functioning of your
for profit organization dedicated to own mind (Gurumaa, www.guru-
maa.com).
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Gurumaa is a contemporary mys-
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evening. and material boundaries. Her words
During the whole month of April, TLWH reflect a deep understanding of divers
will be hosting a Depression and Bipolar faiths and cultures. Through various
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Depression and bipolar disorder can be and commentary of scriptures, she
an isolating illness, but this caring group guides thousands of seekers around
of peers can help those affected connect the world to live joyful, aware and
healthy lives. Her goal is to guide
with others who have been there as well.
individuals on the path from suffering
Over 24 million in the U.S. are affected. Soldiers take a million steps to make to conscious living.
it back,and some never truly make it. The Long Walk Homewants to help
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from Mother Nature
U nlike their Eastern counterparts, North Ameri-
can and some European herbalists seek to
directly mitigate health issues or facilitate specific
bodily functions using particular plants, roots
and barks. Native Americans embraced the belief
that Mother Nature provides, contending that the
herbs of a local environment provide for all of the
needs of the people dwelling there. For example,
snake weed is prevalent in the Southwest, where encounters with rattlesnakes are
frequent. Herbs such as comfrey, arnica and sage, which are found from coast to
coast, are used to heal wounds, relieve pain and get rid of parasites, maladies com-
mon to people everywhere, according to the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine.
Every culture in the world has developed and maintained a system of healing
based on their indigenous plants, relying on these natural pharmaceutical entities
for thousands of years. A human that lived 5,000 years ago found preserved in ice in
1991 was carrying herbs and mushrooms to mitigate health conditions that scientists
confirmed were present in his body.
Despite their effective use for millennia, many modern-day people still ques-
tion the efficacy and safety of medicinal herbs. Instead of looking to pharmaceutical
companiesborn of an industry with less than 200 years of experienceto handle
our healthcare needs, perhaps the real affordable care act can be found in the
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What is an
Apothecary?
B asically, Apothecary is the prede-
cessor to what is now known as
a Pharmacy. Historically, Apothecary
was the name used for both the name
of the place, as in the word Phar-
macy, and the person, as in the word
Pharmacist, who created and distrib-
uted healing medicinal materials to
the public. Apothecaries were then
known as drug stores, and now com-
monly thought of as Pharmacies. As
the name has changed, so has its role,
function, and the products offered.
An Apothecary studied the me-
dicinal properties of plants and both
dispensed and mixed herbs to create
tinctures, essential oils and teas. With
the advent of capsules and pills, came
Drug Stores, where people began
gathering for other conveniences,
such as household supplies and man-
ufactured goods. Now, Pharmacies
exist primarily to dispense synthetic
medicines manufactured elsewhere
and also functioning as convenience
stores.
Today stores like American Apoth-
ecary offer a wide array of traditional
and alternative healing remedies. With
only 100% pure guaranteed essential
oils and premier grade and authentic
herbal products that conserve the
maximum healing properties. Having
withstood the test of time, American
Apothecary, located at 12232 S.W.
132nd Ct., continues to offer the essen-
tial oils, hand crafted herbal mixtures
and authentically sourced products
for your varied needs. Stop by or call
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healthbriefs
Acupuncture Increases Quality
of Life for Allergy Sufferers
R esearch from Berlins Charit
University Medical Center
suggests that acupuncture is an
effective treatment for patients
with seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Published in the Annals of Al-
lergy, Asthma and Immunology,
in 2013, the study analyzed data
on the costs and quality of life of 364 allergy patients that had been randomly
assigned to receive one of three treatments: rescue medication alone (taken when
symptoms are greatest); acupuncture treatment plus rescue medication; or sham
(non-therapeutic) acupuncture plus rescue medication. Patients receiving acu-
puncture incurred higher total treatment costs, but also gained significantly more
quality of life compared with the rescue medication-only groups.
Strawberries Reduce
Blood Pressure
A study published in the World Journal of Diabetes
concluded that the regular consumption of a flavonoid-
rich strawberry beverage reduces blood pressure in people with Type 2
diabetes. The study divided 36 subjects, all with moderately high blood pressure and
Type 2 diabetes, into two groupsthe first drank the equivalent of one serving of fresh
strawberries per day made from freeze-dried berries, and the other group drank the
same amount of an imitation strawberry-flavored drink over a six-week period. Blood
pressure was tested at the beginning and end of the study for all participants.
At the end, the group drinking the real strawberry beverage registered sig-
nificantly lower diastolic blood pressure than at the outset; it was also lower than
the imitation strawberry group. The average diastolic blood pressure of the group
drinking real strawberries went down by 6.5 percent and the systolic dropped
by 12 percent. The strawberry-flavored groups systolic blood pressure was also
reduced, but only by 3.7 percent.
The Color Green Makes Exercise
Feel Easier
R esearch from the University of Essex, in England, sug-
gests that viewing natural green images while exercis-
ing may be better than being exposed to other colors. The
researchers tested 14 people doing moderate-intensity cy-
cling while watching video footage of predominantly gray,
red or green imagery. Each of the participants underwent
three cycling testsone with each of the videosalong
with a battery of physiological and mood testing.
The researchers found that when the subjects
watched the green-colored video, they had better moods,
with a lower relative perception of exertion than when
they exercised while watching the red and grey videos.
They also found those that exercised while watching the red video experienced
greater feelings of anger during their exercise.

Memory Works
Better Reading
Real Books
R esearchers from Norways Stavan-
ger University and Frances Aix-
Marseille Universit found that readers
remember a story better if its on paper.
The study tested 50 people that read
the same 28-page short story. Half of
the group read the paper version and
the other half read the story on a Kindle
e-reader. The researchers discovered
that readers of the digital version could
not remember details from the story or
reconstruct the plot as well as the group
that read the paper copy.
The researchers found that the
feedback of a Kindle doesnt pro-
vide the same support for mental
reconstruction of a story as a print
pocket book does. When you read
on paper, you can sense with your
fingers a pile of pages on the left
growing, and shrinking on the right,
explains Stavanger Universitys Anne
Mangen, Ph.D.
These findings confirm a study
performed a year earlier, also led by
Mangen. Seventy-two 10th-graders
were given text to read either on
paper or on a computer screen. The
students that read the paper text ver-
sions scored significantly higher in
reading comprehension testing than
those reading digital versions.
Local Toxins Increase
Risk of Autism
C onfirming previous findings, a large study from the University of
Chicago has found that autism is linked to toxic environmental
exposure. The research examined data from nearly a third of the U.S.
population, which showed that both autism spectrum disorders and intellectual
disabilities increased as exposure increased in region-by-region testing.
The research measured clusters of autism incidence together with exposure
rates in different counties and states across the country. The areas with greater
environmental toxin exposures had significantly increased autism rates. The cor-
relation was significant among both boys and girls, but stronger among
girls. Proximity to urban areas also increased autism incidence. For every 1
percent increase in urbanization, there was about a 3 percent rise in autism and
intellectual disabilities. Influential toxins include pesticides, plasticizers, lead
and pharmaceuticals.
Olive Oil Boosts
Healthy Cholesterol
I n an effort to understand what makes olive oil so good for heart
health, a study from Europes Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition
Research Group and the U.S. National Institutes of Health has found
that olive oils polyphenols significantly increase the size of high-density lipoprotein-
cholesterol (HDL) in the blood and enhance the HDLs ability to inhibit formation
of the abnormal fatty deposits, known as plaque, within the walls of arteries. Poly-
phenols are natural compounds from plants known to help prevent cancer and heart
disease.
In the three-week study, researchers isolated the effect of polyphenols by
dividing 47 healthy European men into two groups: one ate a diet containing
polyphenol-poor olive oil and the other consumed polyphenol-rich olive oil. The
enriched diet resulted in increased size, fluidity and stability (resistance to oxida-
tion) of the HDL molecules by reducing their triglyceride core. The researchers
note that the oxidation of cholesterol lipids such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
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globalbriefs
News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together
in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Vanishing Wildlife
50 Percent Gone in Under 50 years
The latest World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Planet
Report shows that the Living Planet Index (LPI), which
measures more than 10,000 representative popula-
tions of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish,
has declined by 52 percent since 1970. The report is
Corporate
widely considered the leading science-based analysis Do-Gooders
on the health of our planet and the impact of human U.S. Recognizes Companies
activity (Tinyurl.com/WWF-Living-Planet-Report). for Earth-Sound Policies
In fewer than two human generations, popula- Each year, the U.S. Department of State
tions of vertebrate speciesthe life forms that constitute the fabric of life-sustaining presents Awards for Corporate Excellence
ecosystems and serve as a barometer of how humans are impacting naturehave recognizing U.S.-owned businesses that
dropped by half. Nature conservation and sustainable development go hand-in- play vital roles worldwide as good cor-
hand; its not only about preserving biodiversity and wild places, but about safe- porate citizens. Parameters include sup-
guarding the future of humanity. porting sustainable development, respect
Living Planet Report partners include the Zoological Society of London, for human and labor rights, environmen-
Global Footprint Network and Water Footprint Network. Marco Lambertini, direc- tal protection, open markets, transpar-
tor general of WWF International, states, We need leadership for change. Sit- ency and other democratic values.
ting on the bench waiting for someone else to make the first move, doesnt work. The 2014 winners, announced
Heads of state need to start thinking globally; businesses and consumers need to last December, include the EcoPlanet
stop behaving as if we live in a limitless world. Bamboo Group, in Nicaragua, for
fostering sustainable development by
regenerating degraded pasturelands.
Thriving Eco-Towns The company dedicates 20 percent of
Malaysian Villages Model Sustainability its plantations as natural habitat that
Innovations being successfully pioneered protects biodiversity by prohibiting ille-
in Malaysia offer ideas for improving the gal hunting. EcoPlanet also focuses on
world, according to the UN Sustainable employing persons with disabilities and
Development Solutions Network (SDSN), empowering women through recruit-
including the construction of high-tech, ment to managerial positions.
photo by MIGHT

self-sustaining ecological smart villages. Wagner Asia Equipment, LLC, in

These villages are lifting incomes for Mongolia, a heavy equipment dealership,
scores of rural families while promoting is recognized for its commitment to pub-
environmental sustainability. Each 50- lic/private partnerships with Mongolias
acre community consists of about 100 affordable homes, advanced educational, local and national governments designed
training and recreational facilities and an integrated, sustainable farm system to protect the environment. Initiatives
that provides villagers with food and employment that on average, triples their include planting more than 900 trees.
monthly income. conducting workshops for students on en-
Low-cost, 1,000-square-foot homes are built in 10 days and the commu- vironment and ecology, implementing a
nal farming operations include a cascading series of fish tanks, or aquafarms. project to build a community garden and
Filtered fish tank wastewater irrigates trees, grain fields and high-value plants rehabilitating a toxic waste site.
grown in autopots, a three-piece container with a valve that detects soil mois- Other finalists include the Coca-Cola
ture levels and releases water as required, reducing the need for fertilizers and Company, in the Philippines; Chevron
pesticides. Free-range chickens feed on the fast-reproducing worms that process Corporation, in Burma; ContourGlobal,
the plant compost. in Togo; General Electric, in South
This system optimizes nutrient absorption, minimizes waste and enables Africa, General Electric International, in
crops to be grown on previously non-arable land. The villages solar-generated Tunisia; GlassPoint Solar, in Oman; and
power is complemented by biomass energy and mini-hydro electricity. A commu- the Linden Centre, in China.
nity hall, resource center, places of worship, playgrounds and educational facili-
ties equipped with 4G Internet service support e-learning and e-health services. For more information on finalists, visit
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Soil Salvation
Organic Farming May Counteract Greenhouse Effect
The nonprofit Rodale Institute, the United Nations and
the Soil Association are reporting that modern, chemical-
intensive industrial farming is stripping the soils natural
ability to take carbon back out of the atmosphere through
photosynthesis and store it in the soil. Rodale research-
ers say that by returning to small-scale organic farming,
more than 40 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions
could be captured in the soil, and if the entire worlds pasture and rangelands were
managed using regenerative techniques, an additional 71 percent of those emissions
could be sequestered.
Further, organic practices could counteract the worlds yearly carbon dioxide
output while producing the same amount of food as conventional farming. Rodale Buzzing Buddies
claims that using regenerative organic agriculturelike low or no-tillage, cover Flying Doctor Bees Prevent
crops and crop rotationwill keep photosynthesized carbon dioxide in the soil, Cherry Disease
instead of returning it to the atmosphere. The institute cites 75 studies from peer- University of Adelaide researchers are
reviewed journals, including its own 33-year Farming Systems Trial, which directly introducing a flying doctor method
compare organic farming with conventional farming. of employing bees as preventive medi-
cine. Project leader and bee researcher
Source: OrganicConsumers.org Katja Hogendoorn, Ph.D., says, All
commercial cherry growers spray
Curbside Composting during flowering to control the later
development of cherry brown rot.
No Food Scraps Need Go to Waste Instead of spraying fungicide, were
People in the United States waste more than a third of all of using bees to deliver a biological con-
the food they produce, but more than 180 cities and towns are trol agent right to the flowers, where
beginning to realize that wasted food can be valuable; they are its needed. The innovative delivery
asking residents to separate unwanted food from the rest of their works via entomovectoring.
trash and put it in a curbside compost bin. The idea is to stop This is a new technique for Austra-
sending food waste to the landfill, where it generates harmful lia, with potential application in many
methane gas pollution, and start turning it into something useful, like compost. horticultural industries. The biological
In 2011, Portland, Oregon, launched a curbside compost program in which control agent contains spores of a
residents are encouraged to put food scraps into the citys green yard waste bin. parasitic fungus that prevents another
Since then, the amount of garbage sent to the landfill has decreased by 37 percent. fungus that causes the brown rot from
According to Bruce Walker, the citys solid waste and recycling program manager, colonizing the flower. Future appli-
the program also reduces the environmental footprint of the trash heap. cations of the small, winged medics
1/4 H
Getting people to separate their (3c):
food 7.5however,
waste, x 2.25 can be difficult. To motivate are expected to become available for
its residents to put more food waste in the compost bin, the city of Seattle, Washington, disease control in almonds, grapes,
has proposed both making curbside composting mandatory and fining residents a strawberries, raspberries, apples, pears
dollar every time they put a disproportionate volume of food waste in their trash. and stone fruit.

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Sustainable Shopping Tips
Smart Choices Help our Home Planet
The buy local movement and popular-
ity of local farmers markets continue to
grow, but we can do even better when
it comes to sustainable shopping. A recent
Greendex.com survey on environmental
impacts of consumer behaviors in 18 coun-
tries reports that more Americans are eating URGE THE FLORIDA
local and organic foods and say theyre going to
consume less meat and bottled water. Neverthe-
LEGISLATURE TO
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etables of all the countries surveyed. Evidently,
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we need to literally put our money where our EVERGLADES
mouths are.
The Greendex survey cites several basic
ways to make our diets more sustainable. These include eating more vegetables T he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is
again dumping excess nutrient-pol-
luted water from Lake Okeechobee into
and less beef and lamb (recognizing the greater environmental impact of rais-
ing animals); participating and supporting community supported agriculture and the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers,
fishery initiatives; economizing meal planning; and storing food properly in the threatening the health of marine life in
refrigerator to maximize space and freshness periods. these coastal communities. Meanwhile,
When grocery shopping, peruse the perimeter aisles first, where whole foods the Everglades, a unique ecosystem
are stocked, instead of the interior shelves, which typically comprise processed stretching from Orlando all the way
foods according to MotherEarthLiving.com. to Florida Bay at the tip, is starving for
More cooperation between the public and private sectors and individual clean water.
involvement can also increase sustainability in communities around the world. According to the Everglades Foun-
Rachael Durrant, Ph.D., a research fellow with the UK-based Sustainable Lifestyles dation, the solution is for the South
Research Group, cites in a recent paper the need for improved understanding of Florida Water Management District
the key roles that civil society organizations play within processes of large-scale to buy land previously occupied by
social change and warned that many communities are vulnerable to grave environ- sugar farms, where water can be stored,
mental and social risks. cleaned and then sent south to the
Durrant lauds greener, fairer and healthier practices, such as community gar- Everglades. In 2010, the state of Florida
dening or cookery classes, plus those that change the rules of the game through made an agreement with the sugar
campaigns or lobbying to coordinate and facilitate activities of other groups. industry to acquire land to clean up the
Supporting food and farming management thats independent, cooperative and industrys pollution, protect drinking
welcomes volunteers, for example, is highly beneficial. water, and clean up polluted waterways
on both coasts.
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FLORIDIANS FOR
SOLAR CHOICE
BALLOT INITIATIVE
F loridians for Solar Choice (FSC), a
grassroots effort to change unfair
state energy policies, is proposing a
2016 Solar Ballot Initiative amendment
to the Florida Constitution that gives
home and business owners a solar op-
tion for power needs, as well as which
source that provides it.
Ironically, Florida is one of only
five states that deny the choice to buy
solar-generated electricity directly from
a company other than a monopoly
electric utility. Past legislative efforts
to overcome barriers to solar choices
have been defeated due to lobbying
by Florida Power and Light and Duke
Energy.
FSC needs to collect 800,000
signed petitions to allow registered
Florida voters the chance to vote on
this issue. So far, 100,000 petitions
have been signed in the first month of
the state petition drive and are being
certified by local election supervisors.
Of these, 68,314 signatures must be
validated in order to trigger Florida Su-
preme Court approval of the language.
In total, we need 663,149 signed
petitions collected by December 2015
to allow time for county supervisors
of elections to verify the signatures by
the deadline date of February 1, 2016,
says Susan Glickman, of the Southern
Alliance for Clean Energy, which is
backing the FSC drive. Signing the
petition will help FSC to secure a place
for solar choiceon the2016 ballot.
View the petition and get more infor-
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U pon entering the white-walled,
cave-like room, the outside
world becomes distant, and all that
awaits is a restful respite from the
days to-do list. Of course, within
the adult therapy room of The Salt
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plishing quite a bit. Reclining in a comfortable chair with mellow, spa music flow-
ing from provided headphones is happily considered wellness work.
In the 45 minutes of serenity, clients are healing their respiratory systems,
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Jessica Helmer, owner of the Salt Suite. All of this simply by breathing deeply.
The Salt Suite is one of a growing number of salt therapy locations that are
giving clients an option for managing their asthma, allergies, bronchitis, cold/
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smokers cough. The therapy also assists with skin disorders, cystic fibrosis and ear
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When the dry sodium chloride enters the body, its anti-inflammatory and anti-bac-
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earthdayevents
EARTH
DAY 2015
Hope for Our Future
by Julianne Hale
W
hen we learn about the
condition of our most valu-
able resourcethis spinning
planet we call homewe may feel a
sense of urgency, desperation or even
defeat. Global climate change is a
powerful foe, and current efforts may
seem like a losing race against time.
Yet, mounting evidence suggests
that the global community is making
progress, giving rise to the possibil-
ity that climate change may not be
the insurmountable obstacle we once
thought. The Environmental Defense
Fund (EDF) article, We Can Do This: 10
Reasons theres Hope for our Climate,
by Dan Upham, summarizes a speech
given by EDF President Fred Krupp at
the 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival (Tinyurl.
com/HopeForTheClimate). Here are
some encouraging highlights.
The price of solar energy panels has
dropped by 75 percent in the U.S. since
2008, and affordable wind energy is in-
creasingly available. According to a study
published by the U.S. Energy Information
Administration, carbon dioxide emissions
from energy in this country dropped by
10 percent between 2005 and 2012.
In addition, China, the worlds largest
producer of greenhouse gases, is actively
seeking ways to reduce emissions.
Proof of progress is also found in the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys
Clean Power Plan to cut billions of
tons of pollution, a goal supported by
two-thirds of Americans, according to a
survey conducted by Harstad Strategic
Research. Aligned with this, the govern-
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ment is requiring that manufacturers
double automobile fuel mileage by 2025.
Perhaps the best argument for
hope reflects the priorities of Americas
younger generations. A recent bipar-
tisan poll of young voters conducted
by Benenson Strategy Group and
GS Strategy Group suggests that 80
percent of voters under the age of 35
support the president taking action to
address climate change, making it an
issue that both major political parties
must take seriously.
Its time to realize that mankind
is making decided progress, that the
majority of us do care, that what local
communities accomplish has a posi-
tive effect and that the global commu-
nity can take the steps needed to avert
catastrophic climate change.
Become a part of the solution by
attending one or more of the community
events listed here.
Miami
Climakaze Miami 2015
Fri, Sat and Sun, April 10 12, 10AM
Miami Dade County Auditorium,
The Everglades and the Miami Beach
Botanical Gardens
Live Performances and nature
excursions. Climate-change-concerned
artists, scientists, change-makers and
other stakeholders gather in dialogues
to expand Jump start awareness and
incite action!
For ticket prices and exact venue
information, call (305) 547 5414, (305)
316-6165 or (305) 519-6877.
Party For The Planet
Saturday and Sunday April 18-19th,
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Zoo Miami, 1 Zoo Boulevard, (12400
S.W. 152 St.)
Plant show and sale, fun green
activities, animal enrichment, and
entertainment.
Free Admission when you bring/recycle
a cellphone.
Earth Day Festival
Sunday, April 19th,
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
PINECREST GARDENS/Village of
PINECREST
FREE. Workshops, food demos,
planting activities, plant sales, an
eco-fashion show, green vendors,
wild life shows, local school perfor-
mances, and crafts for kids. www.
pinecrestgardens.org.
Conservations: Trash
Detectives
Wednesday, April 22nd,
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
3251 S. Miami Ave, Miami
Become a Trash Detective! Join the
fun for some trash talk,
brain dumps and a (surprisingly)
good time!
(305) 250-9133, call for ticket and
information.
Baynanza 2015
Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day
Saturday, April 25th,
9 a.m. to Noon, with boat captain
volunteers gathering by 8 a.m.
Join thousands of volunteers - help
clean of one of our most precious natu-
ral resources: Biscayne Bay.
305-372-6784. www.miamidade.gov/
environment/baynanza.asp
2015 Earth Day Clean-Up
Go Green and Clean Up
Saturday, April 25th, 8:30 a.m.
Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park
1725 NE 135 Street, North Miami
Enjoy kids activities while learning
about nature. Volunteers should wear
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Miami Childrens Museum
Dr. JO Serrentino
980 Macarthur Causeway
Gunainc.com
FREE with Admissions. Food, Drum-

ming, Arts & Crafts, Workshops
and lectures on recycling and conserva-
tion. 305-373-5437
The Keys
Green Living & Energy
Education (GLEE)
April 19 to 22nd
Key West - different venues
short movies, green tours, cleanups and
community projects, cooking party,
award-winning movie showing and an
experts panel discussion. Call GLEEs
Allison Higgins, 305-923-1783, or visit
keywestcity.com for an event schedule
and venues.
5th Annual Mariners
March 5K Walk/Run
Saturday, April 25th, 8:00 am
700 Truman Avenue Key West
Theme piece medals to the first 300
entrants, T-Shirts to the first 100
entrants, awards to top overall male/
female runners, and overall masters
male/female runners, top 3 runners
in each 5 year age bracket; and top 5
walkers male/female. Pre-race packet
pick-up and registration, (305) 294-
1031, basilica5k@gmail.com, visit
www.southernmostrunners.com.
South Florida
UPCYCLE! ART FEST
April 1st and 2nd,
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife
Refuge Visitor & Education Center,
Sanibel Island
1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957
25+ Artists from around the country
will show/sell UpCycled Art, Girl
Scout garbage band with instruments
made out of recycled materials, a silent
auction for exclusive pieces, and a
make-and-take craft session for kids
and adults. 239-472-1100 ext. 233,
dingdarlingsociety.org/upcycleartfest.
W
ith a
growing
emphasis
on the importance
and effectiveness
of personalized
medicine, it is easy
to understand why
patients and con-
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world are looking
for medical treat-
ments that are
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that serve as messengers between cells) in modern medicine, providing the most
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Cytokine Therapy can be applied to the treatment of orthopedic, regenerative
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Natures
Wisdom
Its Lessons
Inspire, Heal
and Sustain Us
by Christine MacDonald
The environment is not separate from ourselves;
we are inside it and it is inside us;
we make it and it makes us.
~ Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, Amazon shaman
W
hile the idea that we humans
stand apart fromor even
abovenature is a prevail-
ing theme in much of modern civiliza-
tion, naturalists and other clever souls
throughout the ages have observed that
the opposite is true: We are part of,
depend on and evolve with nature
and we ignore this vital connection at
our peril.
If one way is better than another,
that you may be sure is natures way,
admonished the Greek philosopher
Aristotle, in the third century B.C.E.
Time destroys the speculation of
men, but it confirms the judgment of na-
ture, Roman politician and philosopher
Cicero ruminated two centuries later.
Nobel Prize-winning physicist and
philosopher Albert Einstein remarked,
Look deep into nature, and then you
will understand everything better.
Today, more of us are looking to
nature for ways to improve physical,
mental and emotional health, develop
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intelligence, innovate, overhaul how
we build homes and neighborhoods,
and raise our children.
Healthful Nature
As Henry David Thoreau wrote in his
classic 1854 book Walden, We need
the tonic of wildness.
While we know firsthand how
walking in the woods can elevate
mood, scientists have documented
that a regular dose of nature has other
far-reaching benefits. It can lower
stress hormone levels, blood pressure
and undesirable cholesterol; help heal
neurological problems; hasten fuller
recovery from surgery and heart at-
tacks; increase cancer-fighting white
blood cells; and generally aid overall
health (Health Promotion International
research report; also Nippon Medical
School study, Tokyo).
Regular playtime outdoors helps
children cope with hyperactivity and
attention deficit disorders, accord-
ing to research published in Current
Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent
Health Care.
Exposure to nature can help
adults escape from todays wired lives;
reinvigorate, be fitter and less likely
to suffer from obesity, diabetes and
heart disease, as reported in studies
published in the American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition and a University of
Washington research summary. It can
also unlock understanding of the spiri-
tual essence of life.
Hours regularly spent by youth
outdoors stimulate imagination and
creativity and enhance cognitive
development, helping them learn.
Nature also helps youngsters develop
social awareness, helping them better
navigate human relations (Tinyurl.com/
OutdoorHealthBenefits
Research).
Its strange and kind
of sad that we are so
removed from nature that
we actually have to ask why
nature is good for us, says Dr. Eva
Selhub, a lecturer at Harvard Medi-
cal School, author of the new book
Your Health Destiny, and co-author of
Your Brain on Nature. The fact is our
brains and bodies are wired in concert
with nature.
Recognition of natures positive
effects has grown so much in recent
years that physicians increasingly
write their patients prescriptions to
go hiking in the woods, counting on
the healthy exercise and exposure to
sunlight, nature and soothing views
to address health problems stemming
from poor diets and sedentary life-
styles. Healthcare clinics and hospitals
in Washington, D.C., New York City,
Chicago, Indianapolis, Albuquerque,
New Mexico, Californias Bay Area and
elsewhere have launched Prescription
Trails programs aimed at objectives
from preventing obesity in children to
healthful activities for retirees (Tinyurl.
com/AmericanHealthTrails).
Bestselling author Richard Louv
calls the positive nature effect vitamin
N in The Nature Principle. He con-
tends: Many of us, without having a
name for it, are using the nature tonic.
We are, in essence, self-medicating
with an inexpensive and unusually
convenient drug substitute.
 Such ideas are commonly ac-
cepted in many cultures. The Japanese
believe in the restorative power of
shinrin-yoku, which could be trans-
lated as forest medicine or forest
bathing. Indigenous peoples like the
Brazilian tribe led by Shaman Davi
Kopenawa Yanomami, fighting to pre-
serve their land and way of life in the
Amazon, profess to be at one with the
innate riches of sustainable rainforests
(SurvivalInternational.org/parks).
Innovative Nature
Scientists, inventors and other innova-
tors are increasingly inspired by nature.
Biomimicry, part social movement and
part burgeoning industry, looks to how
Earths natural systems work and solve
problems. University of Utah research-
ers, inspired by the durable homes built
by sandcastle worms, are creating a
synthetic glue that one day could help
repair fractured bones. Architectural
components manufacturer Panelite
makes energy-efficient insulated glass
by mimicking the hexagonal structure
that bees use in honeycombs. (Find
other precedents at Tinyurl.com/
BiomimicryCaseExamples).
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Scientific studies show
that a regular dose
of nature has far-reaching
and solar power achieve roughly the
health benefits. More
doctors now write
nature prescriptions
for their patients.
The inspiration for biomimicry
comes from many places, says Dayna
Baumeister, Ph.D. co-founder of Bio-
mimicry 3.8, a Missoula, Montana,
company working with other companies
and universities to propel biomimicry
into the mainstream.
People are recognizing that
theyve been disconnected to the natu-
ral world, she says. We also realize
that [as a species] we are in trouble.
We dont have all the answers, but we
can look to other species for inspira-
tion for clearing pollutants from our
bodies and environments.
Plants and fungi are now com-
monly used to clean up old industrial
sites that resemble natures way of
natural awakenings
removing pollutants from water and
soil. A University of California, Berkeley,
meta-study confirms that farmers cur-
rently using organic farming methods
same crop yields as conventional
techniques with far less dependence
on fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse
gases and petrochemical pesticide
and fertilizer pollution.
Cyclical Nature
These breakthrough technologies emu-
late the way nature uses the building
blocks of life in an endless cycle of
birth, reproduction, decay and rebirth.
Its part of a broad rethinking of the
principles behind sustainability
building, manufacturing and living in
greater harmony with natural systems,
perhaps eventually eliminating land-
fills, air and water pollution, and toxic
site cleanups.
A toxin is a material in the wrong
place, says architect William Mc-
Donough, of Charlottesville, Virginia.
The only individual recipient of the
Presidential Award for Sustainable De-
velopment, he is co-author of Cradle-
to-Cradle, a groundbreaking book that
April 2015 23
 Man is everywhere a disturbing agent. Wherever he
plants his foot, the harmonies of nature are turned True-Life
to discord. The proportions and accommodations that
ensured the stability of existing arrangements are
Aha!
overthrown. Of all organic beings, man alone is to Reads
be regarded as essentially a destructive power. 10 Lessons from Nature to Inspire
Our Everyday Lives
~George Perkins Marsh, Man and Nature (1864) by David Miller,
Tinyurl.com/10InspiringLessons
FromNature
calls for re-envisioning even the nastiest species superiority. Single-celled slime
waste, and The Upcycle: Beyond Sus- molds solve mazes. Brainless plants 9 Amazing Lessons from Nature
tainabilityDesigning for Abundance. make correct decisions and bees with to Inspire Your Everyday Life
McDonough imagines a world where brains the size of pinheads handle ab- by Annie Hauser,
waste becomes raw material for new stract concepts, points out Anthropolo- Tinyurl.com/9InspiringLessons
buildings, furniture and other goods gist Jeremy Narby, author of the ground- FromNature
akin to how a forest reuses every de- breaking book Intelligence in Nature.
ceased tree and animal to nourish the At a national conference of Bi- Intelligence in Nature
ecosystem and spawn new life. oneers, an organization based in Santa by Jeremy Narby
With 80 percent of U.S. residents Fe, New Mexico, and San Francisco
Life Lessons from Nature
currently living in urban areas, archi- that gathers nature-minded social and
by Elvis Newman
tects, builders and municipal planners scientific innovators, Narby said: We
are likewise pivoting toward nature, are nearly identical to many animals. Cathedrals of the Spirit
prompted by the scientific evidence of Many behaviors once thought to be by T. C. McLuhan
the many ways that human health and exclusively human are shared by other
general well-being rely upon it. While species. The zone of the specifically Your Brain on Nature
this contact is preferably the kind of human, as determined by science, has by Eva Selhub
stopping by woods that inspired New been shrinking.
England poet Robert Frost, even a walk We havent lost the ability to tap
in a city park will work. that primal animal inside, even if most ment, according to Selhub. We dont
Urban nature, when provided as of us are more likely to venture into have to move to the country to recon-
parks and walkways and incorporated the forest by watching a movie or nect, she says. Even spending 20
into building design, provides calm- playing video games. We may feel cut minutes a day outside has an effect.
ing and inspiring environments and off from our instincts, but studies show Houseplants, nature photos and aro-
encourages learning, inquisitiveness time in the woods can do wonders to matherapy Earth scents can also help
and alertness, reports the University of restore the keenness of our senses to indoor environments better reflect our
Washingtons College of the Environ- connect with the subtle changes in own nature.
ment, in Green Cities: Good Health. natural habitat, the movements of other The wealth of research and com-
The American Planning Associa- species and the changing seasons. mon sense wisdom is aptly summed
tion stresses the importance of inte- The rise of human civilizations up by celebrated author Wendell Berry
grating green space into urban neigh- may have taken survival of the fittest in The Long-Legged House. We have
borhoods. Not only does so-called in new directions, often decidedly lived our lives by the assumption that
metro nature improve air and water tamer ones, but experts ranging from what was good for us would be good
quality and reduce urban heat island scientific researchers to lifestyle ana- for the world. We have been wrong.
effects, urban wilds such as Pittsburghs lysts say humankind is still hardwired We must change our lives so that itll be
Nine Mile Run and Charlotte, North by our more primitive past. Despite the possible to live by the contrary assump-
Carolinas Little Sugar Creek Greenway ingenious ways weve devised to exploit tion, that what is good for the world
also restore natural connections in other life forms, capitalize on Earths will be good for us. And that requires
densely populated city centers. resources and protect ourselves from we make the effort to know the world
natures sometimes terrifying power, our and learn what is good for it.
Natural Intelligence fate remains linked to natural laws and
A growing number of scientists say that limits, from nurturing our bodys im- Christine MacDonald is a freelance
research about our place in nature has mune system to resolving planet-sized journalist in Washington, D.C., whose
sparked fresh thinking about our role problems like climate change. specialties include health and science.
and devastated quaint notions about our Nature is our natural environ- Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.
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Easy Ideas for Cooking with Soy
A
s families look for easy-to-prepare
and affordable sources of protein,
soyfoods are increasingly in the
spotlight. The nutrition profile and versa-
tility of this plant-based protein makes it
an attractive mealtime solution, but how
to cook and prepare soyfoods may have
the average home cook stumped.
These days, soyfoods can be found
throughout the supermarket, with pro-
tein-enriched bars, cereals and snacks
becoming top sellers, followed closely
by traditional soyfoods such as tofu and
soymilk. But a 2013 study by Edelman
Berland shows that when it comes to
cooking with soyfoods, people are hesi-
tant about the unknown.
Theres plenty of ongoing research
that illustrates the wide variety of nutri-
tion benefits of eating more soy, but
many people are intimidated by not
knowing how to prepare soyfoods,
said registered dietitian and retail expert
Barbara Ruhs, owner of Neighborhood
Nutrition in Phoenix. Most soyfoods
dont have very strong flavors, which is
why theyre the perfect addition to most
recipes and meals. My best advice is to
just experiment and enjoy.
Its actually quite easy to incorporate
tasty soy-based foods and beverages
into your familys meals and snacks.
Soyfoods can be incorporated into
everything from on-the-go snacks
to comfort food, adding protein and
cutting cholesterol for heart-health
benefits in your favorite foods.
For example, tofu is so versatile
you can use it instead of ricotta in
lasagna or the cream in your pumpkin
soup. These tips for cooking with soy-
foods will help get you started:
Use firm or extra-firm tofu for baking,
grilling, sauteing and frying. For an
even firmer, more meat-like texture,
use a tofu press to squeeze out the
moisture and allow the tofu to absorb
marinade.
When re-hydrated, textured veg-
etable protein (TVP), also known
as textured soy protein, resembles
cooked ground meat. Similarly,
pre-cooked soy crumbles are per-
fect for chili, spaghetti sauce and
tacos, and contain no saturated fat
or cholesterol.
Edamame, or young soybeans, are
a fun, protein-rich snack to eat out
of the shell when steamed, and
can also be used instead of other
beans in your favorite recipes.
natural awakenings
For sustained energy on-the-go, foods
with soy protein such as protein bars,
cereal, and shakes keep you feeling
full longer.
Find more tips at www.soyfoods.org and
facebook.com/SoyfoodsAssociation, and
visit pinterest.com/soyfoods and www.
soyconnection.com for hundreds of
recipe ideas like this Mexican-inspired
one-dish dinner.
Tortilla Bake
Servings: 12
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup mild salsa
2 cans (15.5 ounces each) chili beans (do
not drain)
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP),
dry (or soy-based crumbles)
1 cup corn kernels
3/4 cup water
1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives,
drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
18 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican-style or cheddar
cheese
Optional garnishes: sliced tomatoes,
olives and avocado
Preheat oven to 350F. Coat 9-by-13-inch
baking dish with cooking spray.
Combine onions, pepper, salsa, chili
beans, tomato sauce, TVP, corn, water,
olives and chili powder in large saucepan
and bring to boil. Reduce heat and sim-
mer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spread about one quarter of chili mixture
on bottom of prepared baking dish. Top
with six tortillas, overlapping or cutting to
fit as necessary. Top with another quarter
of chili mixture and a third of cheese. Re-
peat for two more layers each of tortillas,
chili mixture and cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for
30 minutes. Garnish with tomatoes, ol-
ives and avocado, if desired.
Nutrition information per serving: 240
calories; 12 g protein; 36 g carbohydrate;
8 g dietary fiber; 6 g fat; 494 mg sodium.
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consciouseating
The Food Artisans
Next Door
Homemade Delicacies,
Direct from Our Neighbors
by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko
Neighbors in most states can now legally buy fresh breads, cookies
and preserves from local food artisans.
T
he locavore movement of eating
locally produced foods continues
to expand, thanks to 42 states
passing cottage food laws that permit
community members to make certain
foods at home to sell to neighbors.
Some enterprises use a contract packer
to deliver on a scale not possible do-
mestically, or even operate from a com-
mercially licensed production facility.
From sauerkraut and distinctive
jams and organic jellies to gluten- or
peanut-free cakes and regional artisanal
breads, some of the most flavorful
products are being produced with no
chemical preservatives, artificial colors
or other laboratory ingredients. Nearly
all are made in small batches, and usu-
ally by the owner. Many source local
ingredients or serve special dietary
needs largely underserved or ignored
by larger food businesses.
In a sharing economy, individu-
als look less to big chain stores for
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always perfecting her Paleo cookies,
brownies and pancake mix.
Paleo recipes contain no grains,
dairy, yeast or refined sugars, explains
Wardein. They require nut and seed
flours, coconut oil and natural sugars
like honey or maple syrup. So they are
naturally higher in protein and fiber and
photo courtesy of Epiphany Gluten Free Bakery, Naples, FL
lower in carbs than the average gluten-
free recipe.
Were experimenting with the
community supported agriculture model
with local fruit, says Erin Schneider. She
and her husband, Rob McClure, oper-
ate Hilltop Community Farm, in LaValle,
Wisconsin, which produces value-added
products with organically grown crops.
We have salsas, pickles and jams. Our
black currant and honey jam is sold
before its made. Robs garlic dills have
their own following. Wisconsins cot-
tage food law restricts sales to only high-
acid foods.
Quality over Quantity
In Royal Oaks, California, Garden Variety
Cheese owner, cheesemaker and shep-
herd Rebecca King feeds her 100 milking
ewes organically raised, irrigated pasture
grass and brewers grain to yield award-
winning farmstead easier-to-digest sheep
cheeses from her Monkeyflower Ranch.
Many first-time customers like my story
as a small producer and want to buy
their food needs and more to each direct from the farm. They keep buying
other, making fresher, tastier and often because of the taste, says King.
healthier foods more accessible, My marinara and pizza sauces
explains Janelle Orsi, co-founder of are made in small batches by hand in a
the Oakland, California, Sustainable home kitchen, enabling us to hot pack
Economies Law Center (SELC), citing them to retainthe ingredients natural
its Policies for Shareable Cities report favors, says Liz James, owner of The
partnered with the nonprofit Shareable. Happy Tomato, in Charlottesville, Vir-
The Specialty Food Association ginia. Her sauces are also low in sodium
reports that sales of specialty foods and contain no sugar, saturated fat or
primarily at grocery retailers, but also gluten. James production is facilitated by
cottage operators via farmers markets Virginias home food processor license,
and direct orders when allowed by their which lets her work from home and
stategrew 22 percent from 2010 to sell wholesale. Whole Foods Market is
2012, topping $85 billion. among her major retail accounts.
When home-based cottage food
Healthy as it Comes businesses are spurred into expansion
All of our products are made by hand to keep up with demand, a situation
and in small batches daily, says Ruth sometimes complicated by state limits on
Wardein, co-owner, with Andrew sales volume, many opt for renting space
Amick, of Epiphany Gluten Free Bakery, in the growing number of incubator, or
in Naples, Florida, which she launched community, kitchens nationwide. We
from her home kitchen. Besides gluten- did farmers markets for three years and
free cookies, cakes and breads, shes went from seven customers to thou-
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 health
corner
Bach Flower Remedies
to help with Energy
and Fatigue
Hornbeam: for mental fatigue and procrasti-
nation, Monday morning blues feeling
Olive:restores energy when you are physi-
cally and mentally exhausted
Elm: You feel overwhelmed by your many
responsibilities
Oak: You are a strong person who struggles
on past the limits of your strength
Wild Rose: Sufferers often appear as the
walking dead - exhibiting no interest or
enthusiasm for life, but accepting their fate
with a miserable resignation
How to take the Bach
Flower Remedies
Choose the remedy or remedies that you feel
best apply to your current emotional state
Add two drops of each chosen remedy to a
glass of water or water bottle. Sip from it till
you feel the mood subside
For convenience, when taking several rem-
edies at once, add two drops of each chosen
remedy to an empty 30ml dropper bottle filled
with Spring Water
For longer-term issues use the 30 ml dropper
bottle taking 4 drops from the bottle 4 times
a day for approximately 3 weeks.
The bottle will last you approximately 3
weeks. You can re-evaluate if you need to
continue your remedy bottle after that time
period
A Bach Flower Practitioner can be very help-
ful in finding the specific combination for you
that can begin to heal the true cause of your
low energy and fatigue
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healingways
Spring Greening
Easy Ways to Detox a House
by Lane Vail
F
or most individuals, odorous chemi-
cals are simply unpleasant. For those
that are sensitive and susceptible,
however, even common chemical expo-
sures may evoke a toxicant-induced loss
of tolerance (TILT) marked by multiple-
system symptoms such as headaches,
fatigue, autoimmune disease, asthma,
depression and food intolerance. Since
the post-World War II expansion of
petrochemicals, the incidence of TILT
has increased dramatically, says Claudia
Miller, a medical doctor, researcher
and professor at the University of Texas
Health Science Center at Houston and
co-author of Chemical Exposures: Low
Levels and High Stakes.
Fortunately, public awareness has
also grown significantly in the last few
years, says Rick Smith, Ph.D., a Cana-
dian environmentalist who co-authored
Toxin Toxout. Now companies and
governments worldwide are moving
toward making safer products.
We can support progress by lever-
aging some practical tips in greening
our home.
Start somewhere. Many volatile
organic compounds (VOC) that in-
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clude formaldehyde and benzene are
concealed in household items such as
couches, chairs, particleboard furniture,
mattresses, box springs, carpeting, rugs,
synthetic flooring, wallpaper and paint.
Green TV host and Fresh Living author
Sara Snow implores us not to become
overwhelmed, disheartened or fearful.
Creating a healthy home is a gradual
process that doesnt require throwing
all the furniture out, she advises. Start
by scrutinizing labels and choosing not
to bring new toxins in.
For example, polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) is widely found to be associated
with reproductive toxicity and is found
in many waterproofed and flexible
plastics. Select PVC-free toys, shower
curtain liners and mattress covers.
In the kitchen, avoid potentially
carcinogenic perfluorinated chemicals
(PFC) found in nonstick coatings of
pots and pans. Toss the Teflon when it
scratches, says Snow, and upgrade to
stainless steel or cast iron. Weed out bi-
sphenols, the DNA-disrupting chemicals
found in plastics and epoxy resin can
liners. Even BPA-free products likely
contain alternative and equally harmful
substances, according to a recent study
published in Chemosphere. Choose
clear glass instead of plastic containers.
When remodeling, look for zero-
VOC items, Miller says, plus materials
free of stain-resistant sprays and flame
retardants whose efficacy is question-
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or wool. Forest Stewardship Council-cer-
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like cork or glass tile are safer invest-
ments in long-term well-being.
Clean green. Conventional clean-
ers are among the worst offenders,
and even some eco-cleaners can
be deceptively unsafe, says Smith. He
Even small changes sources and applying non-toxic deter-
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your familys daily more weeds, says Snow, but its worth it.
Eat green. Buying produce as
exposure to health- close to its source as possible, from
damaging chemicals. a farmer or farmers market, provides
threefold benefits, says Snowless
~Rick Smith wasteful packaging, reduced exposure to
chemical plastics and greater concentra-
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significantly more concentrated than in bulk and favor glass containers or
outdoor pollutants, the Environmental rectangular cardboard cartons.
Protection Agency (EPA) reports. Most Take tests. Radon, an invisible,
energy-efficient homes are well sealed odorless gas that can emanate from
with ventilation systems that recirculate the ground and accumulate in homes,

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products containing triclosan, which helps dilute accumulated airborne cancer deaths, according to the U.S.

Yourself
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that prolong and exacerbate illnesses, ommends bringing air-purifying plants sionally leach from home water pipes,
as well as phthalates, a chemical oil into the home such as Gerbera daisies, can also hide in pre-1978 paint. Testing
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healthykids have declined by 90 percent in the
past 100 years. The international team
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EARTH IN PERIL Boris Worm, Ph.D., of Dalhousie

University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia,
predict total saltwater fish extinction
by 2048 due to overfishing, pollution,
Children Confront Climate Change habitat loss and climate change.
Rising ocean acidity due to absorp-
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other emissions from burning fossil
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like dissolving the shell of the tiny sea

Forward Good
Change Today
4 Reuse more, buy less. Less trash
equals less pollution.
4 Bike or walk, instead of driving.
Dont use the car at least one day a
week. Less use of fossil fuels equals less

T
drilling, fracking and oil spills.
his month, Home
Box Office (HBO),
We only have than The globe is warmer
it has been in the last 4 Substitute a planet-healing activity
in collaboration with one home. If we 100 years, says climate for the usual after school program. Re-
New York Citys American
Museum of Natural History,
mess this one scientist Jennifer Francis,
Ph.D., of Rutgers Univer-
place lawns with native plants, which
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will air the new documen- up, where do we sity, in New Jersey. Any manufacturers to urge them to use less
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Scientists representing
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packaging and plastic, auto makers
to produce more fuel-efficient cars,
the museum discuss how ~Hippocrates, age 8 now gone with the wind. grocery stores to carry more locally
temperature change affects sourced foods and ban plastic bags,
life on Planet Earth, but the and government agencies to improve
majority of voices are those of children. At Sea pollution control measures.
Their words cry out for universal action We do more damage to the planet
to prevent them from inheriting what 4 When eating meat, make sure the
than we think. animals were humanely and locally
they believe is a dying planet in desper- ~Peri, age 9
ate need of healing. raised, not factory farmed.
In the same 100 years, sea levels have 4 For fish, factory farmed is preferred
In the Atmosphere risen seven inches, mostly due to ex- when farmers are vetted by watchdog
We need to know the truth, because pansion as the water warms. We have agencies for being devoid of disease,
adults clearly arent doing enough to over 2 million preserved fish in our col- pollution and heavy metals; clean fish
stop this. lection. We study them to see the effect are especially rare among international
~Zoe, age 12 of temperature change, says Melanie providers. Learn more at Tinyurl.com/
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric at the museum. The mummichog fish 4 Support wildlife. Help hatchling
Administration and NASA recently an- is less than an inch long. Its a bottom sea turtles make their way to the sea.
nounced that last year was the hottest feeder and thats where pollution like Predators and man are the biggest
in 135 years of recordkeeping, with mercury lies. When the water is warm, threatsonly one in 1,000 hatchlings
rising ocean temperatures driving the fish eat more and mercury is stored in reach adulthood. Plant milkweed to feed
global heat index. their bodies. The contaminants move monarch butterflies. Use natural insect
Nine of the 10 hottest years have oc- up the food chain, bringing the effects repellants like basil or marigolds instead
curred since 2000. The odds of this taking of pollution to our dinner table. of killer sprays.
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On Land
Each species was put here for a reason.
We are the caretakers.
~a youth at a climate rally
Scientists look back to look ahead.
Henry David Thoreau fell in love with
the wilderness around Concord, Mas-
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renowned journals, scientists know
when flowers like the pink lady slipper
(Cypripedium acaule), birds-foot vio-
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MASTERING
THE FORCE
The Martial Arts Hold Deep Inner Lessons
by Eric Stevens
F
ew words are as oddly coupled as
martial and arts. The first means
relating to war and soldiers, while
the second means something that is
created with imagination and skill, and
is beautiful or expresses important ideas
or feelings. All martial arts represent a
paradox of push and pull, yin and yang,
external and internal.
Their practice represents the blend-
ing of our physical lives in harmony with
our emotional makeup, allowing our
external activity to mirror our internal
being. Seldom is the fusion of body,
mind and spirit easily achieved with one
activity, but martial arts are an exception,
because they focus equally on internal
and external well-being. Here are five
key life lessons that martial arts can teach
us.
Learn how to breathe. True connec-
tion with our breath permeates an artists
realm. A vocalist must reach deep within
the diaphragm to sing proficiently and
a dancer must learn to time their breath
while performing. A martial artist learns
to control breath with stillness and
speed, like juxtaposing yoga with in-
tense contact sports. Breathing properly
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makes the practitioner a better martial
artist and a healthier one. According to a
study published in the American Journal
of Chinese Medicine, hypertensive qigong
program participants were able to both
lower their blood pressure after 10 weeks
and increase their oxygen uptake by
20 percent.
Avoid conflict by developing char-
acter. While it may seem counterintuitive
that learning how to fight could avoid
conflict, its an essential part of martial
arts. The philosopher Lao Tzu said the
best fighter is never angry. The martial arts
are primarily about discipline, heightened
awareness and honing an ability to face
our own internal conflicts. Several studies
corroborate that practicing martial arts
produces positive behavioral changes. For
instance, according to a study published
in the Journal of Adolescence, partici-
pating students in the martial arts were
characterized as being less impulsive and
less aggressive.
Connect the external (body move-
ment) with the internal (energy move-
ment). The energetic force that catalyzes
expressive kicks, punches, blocks and
other outward forms is as essential as
the movements themselves. In Chinese
martial arts, that force is referred to as
qi, the life energy that intrinsically unites
body, mind and spirit.
Be both an artist and athlete. Artistry
and athleticism need not be divergent
forces. The martial artist combines the
grace of a creator and skill of a warrior,
and watching a martial arts competition
can be as riveting as watching a ballet
or sports event. Most of us may not be
talented artists or natural athletes, yet all
students can learn how to integrate both
worlds by blending physicality with still-
ness and expression through action.
Let go of ego, find mental clarity
and access the present moment. Jirkichi
Yamada, a master of Japanese kenjutsu,
said, The way of the sword and the way
of Zen are identical, for they have the
same purpose; that of killing the ego.
The focus of all true martial arts is the
process, not the outcome. Whatever the
style of execution, preparatory practice
and meditative application, they all
require the discipline of being purely
present. Gaining such clarity requires
grappling more with ego than with op-
ponents; the real battle of a martial artist
is waged within.
Bruce Lee, the film star who revo-
lutionized Western awareness of martial
arts and founded jeet kune do, realized
that martial arts transcendent philosophy
gives us many lessons to draw upon. He
suggested, Be like water making its way
through cracks. Do not be assertive, but
adjust to the object and you shall find
a way around or through it. If nothing
within you stays rigid, outward things will
disclose themselves.
Eric Stevens has been a fitness profession-
al and martial arts coach for 15 years. He
writes about related topics from Denver,
Colorado. Connect at
EricChristopherStevens@gmail.com.

Five Principals We
Can All Live By
by Heidi Ronquillo, Reiki Master
F
or those familiar with Reiki and
those who practice it, whether
professionally or personally, one
thing we can all agree with is that Reiki
originator Dr. Mikao Usuis Five Reiki
Principles are ideologies that everyone
can apply to their own lives. These
ancient precepts allow us to embody
the Reiki energy and Be Reiki. They
help de-stress our lives, dissolve anger
and negative thinking, and set the tone
of our day when recited or used in
meditation. In sharing this doctrine,
which only Reiki Masters have used
until now, I hope to inspire everyone,
not just those who are familiar with
Reiki or practice it, to embrace these
words and make them their own.
Recite them in your daily affirmation
or add them to your meditation. By
invoking these daily you will reaffirm
and lead a healthier, more loving-
peaceful life.
Just for today, I will not worry.
Just for today, I will not be angry.
Just for today, I will be grateful.
Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
Just for today, I will be kind to every
adopting one principal at a time you
living thing.
Just for today, I will not worry.
For most of us, stress is a major part of
our daily lives. If just for one day we
can try to go without worrying, we can
begin to live more peacefully while
bringing peace to others. This practice
creates huge health benefits. Therefore,
Just for today trust in Spirit, Source, God,
or yourself and know that everything is
going to work out just fine.
Just for today, I will not be angry.
A typical morning may involve a
driving commute which inherently
brings situations that can aggravate and
anger you, even arouse revenge. By
remembering your second principal you
natural awakenings
They help de-stress our lives, dis-
solve anger and negative thinking,
and set the tone of our day when
recited or used in meditation.
will instead take a deep breath, relax,
forgive and let go. Nothing good will
come from negative actions except
sabotaging your own health through
unnecessary stress and an elevate
heart rate.
Just for today, I will be grateful.
More often than not, we forget to be
grateful. Instead many of us are in a
state of want. Lets try for one day to
simply be grateful for what we have.
According to the Law of Attraction,
like attracts like and lack attracts
lack. Therefore, being grateful attracts
positivity, which helps you to remain
grateful.
Just for today, I will do my
work honestly.
Performing our work honestly brings
purpose and meaning to ones life. We
feel good about ourselves and gain a
daily sense of fulfillment.
Just for today, I will be kind to every
living thing.
It is said that as you give, so shall you
receive. By bringing love and light into
someones day, even if its just for a
moment, you will reap the fruits of a
loving life.
Life is all about living it. How you
live it is entirely up to you. Thus, even
if it seems overwhelming at first, by
will notice the positive changes in
your lifeI promise!
Heidi Ronquillo is a
Registered Healer, INHA,
Reiki Master, and a
200 hour Certified Yoga
Instructor.Ronquillos
future plans involve a
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and run a small metaphysical store of-
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 National Library Week, April
naturalpet 12 to 18, celebrates the
program Unlimited
Possiblities @ Your Library
At Californias Benicia Public
Library, kids read to Honey, a friendly
brown dog, on Wednesday afternoons.
Sheila Jordan, managing editor and
owner of Booklandia, founded in Bend,
Oregon, says her 8-year-old, Chase,
found it difficult to concentrate because
of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity

photo courtesy of Jean Maclean

disorder). The Tales and Tails program
was a big help. All summer, we went
every week and chose books he said
the dog would love. Jordans reward
was a more focused child; Chases
reward was a dog of his own last fall.
North Carolinas Charlotte Meck-

Dogs with Library Cards lenburg Library offers 14,000 free pro-
grams a year throughout its 20 locations,
including Paws to Read. Librarian Cathy
Kids Love Reading to Animals Cartledge, reading program coordinator
for the Morrison Regional branch, shares
this story from Jaylees mom, Jill.
by Sandra Murphy Jaylee was tutored in reading for
a year. After she also began reading
The goal of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ), launched to Zoey, a great Pyrenees, or Hunter,
a golden retriever, I saw improvement
in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1999 as part of Intermountain Therapy
in fluency, confidence and enjoyment.
Animals, is to improve childrens literacy skills with the mentoring It worked miracles compared with the
hours and money spent for tutoring,
help of certified therapy teams. Its reach has spread through library
her mom remarks.
programs across the U.S. and Canada and internationally, with other The Mount Prospect Library, near
Chicago, has an age requirement for its
therapy groups following suit.
Tales to Tails program. Rachael, 8, will
hardly put a book down now, says her

D
octors told the parents of an
11-year-old autistic son that he
would never read so quit try-
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an organic farmer in Jackson, Mississippi.
The doctor didnt count on Adam, my
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Vening knew nothing about autistic
or learning-disabled children, but she
knew Adam could work miracles. The
boy made eye contact with Adam during
his library visit and read a few words. His
parents were overjoyed as his reading
continued to improve. Its hard to include
children with special needs in many fam-
ily activities, Vening says. A library is a
place the whole family can enjoy.
She advises, Designate a safe cor- mom, Nicole Sasanuma, a senior associ-
ner where a child can escape if feeling ate with Business Communications &
overwhelmed. After entering the room, Advocacy, in Northbrook, Illinois. Her
handlers should sit on the floor with sister, Emi, 6, is anxious for her next birth-
the dog lying beside them. A standing day so she can read to doggies, too.
dog can cause too much excitement. Reading programs arent limited
Its important to trust that your therapy to libraries or schools. Jean Maclean, of
dog will know how to approach a child Lompoc, California, trains her two dogs
thats afraid, has tremors or cant sit up in agility and rally skills. For a change of
or sit still. pace, they visit the Chumash Learning
An animals heartbeat seems to Center, in Santa Ynez, once a month. The
call to kids, observes Rachael Barrera, Chumash people value education from
a childrens librarian at Brook Hollow both its elders and teachers outside the
Public Library, in San Antonio, Texas. tribe. Maclean relates that Donny, age
Dogs have come here once a week for 11, was afraid of dogs until he met hers,
more than a year. Now older kids that after which his teachers saw his reading
are comfortable with the reading pro- improve three levels in one semester.
gram are showing younger ones how to Animals help kids relax and be-
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found that reading skills for kids that read to
dogs during a 10-week literacy program im-
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by Leslie McLean
Creating this Sanctuary is reminiscent of the life that Cath-
erine lived; it is to honor what she would have wanted ~
Jenny Hubbard
T
wo years ago on December 14, 2012, 6-year-old Cath-
erine Violet Hubbard was one of the 26 people killed
at Sandy Hook Elementary School. That community has
been dealing with significant trauma ever since that day. Hor-
rific events such as what occurred can spark transformation
in those left to pick up the pieces. For the Hubbard family,
there has been a positive shift in moral and spiritual focus.
Catherine was a very quiet soulshe had a special connec-
tion with all animals, Matt Hubbard remembers. The focus
of Newtowns Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary
established in her memory will reflect her compassion
for animals by providing adoptive services for companion
animals, refuge for farm animals, and native wildlife rescue
and release services.
When a tragedy such as this happens in a small commu-
nity such as Newtown, it has significant energy that explodes
locally, flows regionally, and expands to the global commu-
nity. The outpouring for the sanctuary has progressed to an
international level. The creation of the Catherine Violet Hub-
bard (CVH) Foundation Inc. as a 501(c)3 was started in 2013.
The most significant contribution was in the fall of 2014 from
the State of Connecticut, which donated 34 acres of land.
The focus to this point has been on fundraising events and
creating a volunteer network. Local and regional families,
elementary, middle and high school students, veterinarians
and several animal rescue organizations have sponsored fun-
draisers from lemonade and bakery sales, annual vet clinic
parties, golf tournaments to the Waldron Family fundraiser in
North Salem, New York.
All these efforts were driven by like-minded thinkers
focused on Catherines vision of compassion, acceptance and
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determination. The mission of this Sanctuary is once again
based on Catherines values:
Compassion: Treasure all living things with the belief that
all creatures, great and small, deserve to live free from
harm in their natural environment.
Acceptance: Believe in the innate beauty and grace of
animals, nature and people.
Determination: Operate with the solitary goal of provid-
ing the optimal support and care for animals. Share ex-
periences, resources and expertise with other organiza-
tions and individuals interested in building sanctuaries.
Since the donation of the land, the Catherine Violet Hub-
bard Sanctuary has the ability to incorporate agricultural
education. One of the key components of the architectural
plans phase one will be the building of a community garden.
Agriculture will be a significant part of the foundation. Pro-
fessionals will educate the community on how to seed, grow
and harvest a garden, while chefs will share how to cook
nutritionally with in-season foods grown in the Northeast.
CVH will likely be a sustainable nonprofit as it has many
fundamental resources. Giving children early opportunities
to foster animals and grow plants is hoped to be a way to
influence a shift in our culture and provide children healthier
outlets. CVH focuses on the idea that community collabora-
tion is critical as a way to survive and thrive.
CVH has had local and national help in its develop-
ment. The Animal Center in Newtown, a no-kill, nonprofit
animal rescue organization, was the original collaboration
of love based on Catherine Hubbards passions and hopes.
Support coming from the American Society for the Preven-
tion of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the State of Connecti-
cut and Governor Malloy, The Jane Goodall Institute, Best
Friends, Cornell University, PH Architects, Tracy Locke Mar-
keting Firm and all the volunteers has been prolific, inspiring
significant hope and serenity for the family. The resources do-
nated by all of these aforementioned contributors will allow
the sanctuary to start building the main building, vet intake,
community garden and culinary kitchen in 2016.
All permitting regulations are expected to be met and
processed in 2015. The 2nd Annual Butterfly Fundraiser will
be held on June 6, 2015 in downtown Newtown from noon
to 4pm. For volunteer and sponsorship opportunities for this
fundraiser, contact CVH at 203-313-8391. Other upcoming
events will be posted on the website, which will be
upgraded by the end of March.
For more information or to make a donation,
call(CT) 203-313-8391 or visit CVHFoun-
dation.org or Facebook.com/CatherineVi-
oletHubbardAnimalSanctuary. If you who
would like to volunteer, reach out to the
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wisewords
Healing Journeys
Paul Stutzman Finds Universal
Truths on His Treks
by Randy Kambic
P
aul Stutzman was a successful
executive with a family restaurant
chain and a happy father and hus-
band married for more than 30 years
when his wife, Mary, passed away
from breast cancer in 2006. Ques-
tioning his faith as to why this hap-
pened, Stutzman quit his job to hike
the 2,168-mile Appalachian Trail (AT),
advising everyone he encountered,
Dont take spouses and families for
granted. His book, Hiking Through,
recounts this extreme adventure and
relates his subsequent thoughts about
grief, healing and life.
Stutzman chronicled his sec-
ond journey, a 5,000-mile-plus
cross-country trek, in Biking Across
America. This time, he perceived a
noble, yet humble America that still
exists and inspires. More recently,
the author has turned to fiction with
The Wanderers and Wandering Home,
both enriched with reflections upon
the values of his Amish Mennonite
upbringing and marriage.
What kept you going?
Early on, I realized how
soothing nature was to my
grieving soul. Still, there
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were times it would have been easy
to abandon my journeys and head
for the safety of home. The desire to
discover if my life held any meaning
after such a great loss kept me moving
forward. I kept telling myself on both
journeys, If my wife can fight cancer
for four years, I can overcome any
obstacle I encounter.
I was determined to write about
what I was being taught by nature. I
also believed books written by and
about someone seeking solace via
an incomplete pilgrimage would be
cheating the reader.
What do such journeys teach
about nature and our response
to experiencing it?
I find comfort in nature. I believe the
beautiful streams and waterfalls, the
grand views from mountaintops and the
wildlife were all created for our enjoy-
ment. When we absorb this beauty and
wonderment, the stresses in life slowly
melt away. Granted, not everyone will be
able to do what I did; however, a stroll
through a local park, along a beach or in
a flower garden can have similar effects.
Did these extended physical
endeavors make mental
demands that catalyzed
unexpected self-growth?
Treks like these into the unknown are
physically demanding. With time and
effort, ones body gets into shape for
extended hiking and biking. The men-
tal hurdle must be crossed next. Youll
miss home and loved ones. Loneliness
will set in. This is where you discover
who the real you is. Are you tenacious
enough to push through the desire to
abandon the pilgrimage or will you suc-
cumb to the allure of comfort and safety?
On my journeys, I had to make
difficult choices. There is a saying that
applies to folks planning to hike the AT
end-to-end through 14 states: If hiking
the entire Appalachian Trail isnt the
most important thing in your life, you
wont accomplish it.
My daughter gave birth to my
grandson while I was hiking. Although
she asked that I come home for the
event, I declined. I kept on hiking
because I knew I wouldnt return to the
trail if I went home. Id spent my life-
time trying to do the right things for my
three children, but now had to do what
was right for me.
What did you learn about
Americans along the way?
I discovered that most Americans are
kind, law-abiding citizens. Most are
still willing to help a stranger in need.
Unfortunately, I feel we focus too
much time and energy on the minority
of malcontents.
How have these experiences
informed your creative process?
America is a great country. The beauty
Ive witnessed from a bicycle seat and on
two feet hiking the mountains is a con-
tinual source of inspiration. Many folks
are unable to do what I do. My ongoing
desire is to describe the images imprinted
in my mind in such a way that others can
feel as if they are there walking with me.
For more information, visit
PaulStutzman.com.
Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, free-
lance writer and editor who regularly
contributes to Natural Awakenings.

Journey (Hiking)
Resources
I n Eat Pray Love, (author Elizabeth
Gilbert) a woman overwhelmed by
what she thought was all she wanted,
divorced her husband, left her ideal
home, took a sabbatical from work,
and begun a trek to meet/find herself.
Emotional upheavals in work, fam-
ily, death, divorce, you name it can
prompt us to leave it all behind and
embark on a journey that will hopefully
help us move forward.
If youre looking to follow Gilberts
path, SpritQuestTours.com offers a
week tour in Bali which follows her
adventure as read in her memoir book.
Youll even get a reading by Ketut Liyer,
the Balian featured inthe movie. But if
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Grand American Adventures.com -
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various adventure packages. From all
inclusive to specialized trips like Hiking
and Yoga, Healthful Living Vacations,
Kayaking, Tennis, Caving, etc.
bookreview
The Soul of All Living Creatures
by Dr. Vint Virga
A s a pet owner I can relate to those who
refer to their pets as family. How commu-
nication is easier than most experts under-
stand, or believe, for that matter. My own
friends have shared how theyve never seen a
dog like mine. Based on her behavior and our
relationship, they feel that all she has left to
do is speak with me.
Surrounding every one of us are animals
ready to serve as teachers by opening doors
to new perspectives and ways of being, says
Dr. Vint Virga. If were willing to listen, no-
tice, and embrace what we hold in common
with them, together we can change how we
live from day to day, and discover a deeper
sense of connection to others and the world
around us.
In his book The Soul Of All Living Crea-
tures, What Animals Can Teach You About
Being Human, Virga draws on his 30 years of experience to convey the importance
of allowing ourselves to see the world from their perspective. Sharing true stories
from his practice, he challenges the reader whether per owner or not to further
explore the relationships being forged with our own four legged companions. By
striving to see the world through their eyes changing our perspective, as it may
we can improve our own relationship with ourselves and others. What is it about
animals that make over 143 million of us flock to zoos and wildlife parks each
year, Virga asks.
I believe that the answer to that question lies in the sense of belonging we feel
in the company of other creatures, Virga explains. In the presence of animals, we
find true acceptance. Alone with them, our self-consciousness dissolves.
In The Soul Of All Living Creatures readers will gain an insightfulness into not
only their souls but that of their animals. Its the kind of book that will make you
cry, laugh, and more importantly connect. Whether you are an animal lover/owner
or not this book will touch your soul, changing you forever.
Veterinarian Vint Virga D.V.M., is a leader in veterinary behavioral. Hes a
consultant for many of our national zoos and wildlife parks. Hes worked with
private corporations, and professional organizations on the care and well-being
of animals. Hes appeared on ABCs World News, National Geographics Explorer,
PBSs Nature and on Wild TV.
Review by L. Palmer, editor of Natural Awakenings Magazine, Miami and the
Florida Keys Edition.
Never interrupt someone doing what
you said couldnt be done.
~Amelia Earhart
natural awakenings April 2015 45

A Personal Journey
of Success
Strong self defense = good health defense
W hat got me into Krav Maga? A combination of a few
things: the desire to stay focused on health and
fitness as I entered middle-age, bum
knees that made that goal challenging,
and a story about a patriot on a mission
to defend his people.
At 63, Rick Prado looks impos-
ing without even trying. At almost 50,
this husband, father, New Jersey native
and successful Miami entrepreneur is in
outstanding health and physical shape,
save for his shaky knees. Those, he
says, are the result of years of leaping
and lunging on the basketball court.
So when at 34 his doctors told him to get off the court or get
on the surgeons table for knee replacement surgery, he went
looking for options. I considered the usual range of martial
arts, but nothing was grabbing me.
Then he came across Krav Maga in a newspaper article.
Krav Maga, or contact combat in Hebrew, is the official
hand-to-hand combat system used by the Israeli Defense
Force. His first stop, a map of the world. It occurred to me
that if tiny Israel could survive after decades of being bor-
dered by enemies, then they must be effective at taking care
of themselves. Indeed, Krav Maga is so highly regarded,
the US military train with the Israeli Defense Forces counter-
terror school before deployments to Middle East hot spots.
Prado was hooked. Eventually he found his teacher;
another RickMaster Rick Blitstein in Miami Beach. Blit-
stein, one of Krav Maga pioneers in the US, had received his
training directly from Krav Magas founder, Grand Master Imi
Lichtenfeld. It was a young Lichtenfeld who started to de-
velop the system in Europe in the 1930s, while fighting Nazi
extremism. Using practicality as his guide, he determined
the difference between sport fighting and street fighting, and
passed his knowledge on to his fellow citizens.
After ten years of training weekly with Blitstein, Prado
became a certified third-generation instructor in 2007. Today
he credits Krav Maga with his enduring good health, overall
fitness, and mental acuity. I had always been confident and
aware. But Krav Maga took me to another level.
Preservation through awareness is, per-
haps, Krav Magas signature goal. Its the
reason Prado wishes more females would
take part. But as April 7 observes World
Health Day, he hopes more people in
general will consider this world-renowned
self-defense form. Each of us has to take
responsibility for our own safety. When
seconds count, the police are only minutes
away. But by the time they arrive, youre
hurt.
With students ranging from 18 to 55,
the male to female ratio at his school is 8:2. Prado tells
the story of a studenta young girlsaved by her training.
Alone in an elevator, she was approached by a man who got
in after her. His hands reaching for her throat, he told her
he was going to kiss her. At that point she neutralized the
danger. Placing her arms in a passive-aggressive position, she
told him in a confident and stern tone that he was not going
to touch her. He exited at the next floor.
Perpetrators look for victims, not opponents, says Pra-
do. My students learn avoidance, and self-defense. Always
remove yourself from a position of vulnerability. When thats
not possible, defend yourself aggressively. Krav Maga gives
you the skills and confidence. I tell my students that the one
fight theyre guaranteed to win is the one theyre not in.
For Krav Maga classes in Miami and Miami Beach, please go
to: www.miamikravmaga.com

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Bach Flowers:
Natural Alternative for Stress
Management and Healing
by Denise Aslan
S
pring has always been associated with flowers, so I
thought it would be timely to look at flower remedies
and how they can help you. The healing power of na-
ture has been known almost since time began. Flowers and
plants uplift us. Scents give pleasure, and the whole splendor
of nature nurtures us. On a more physical level, plants give
us food and medicines. Even more interesting, making a
flower essence, and taking it, can help support and heal us
both emotionally and physically.
These flower remedies are safe and easy to use, and do
not have any side effects. They can be taken in conjunction
with prescription medications, as well. Perfect for children,
adults, and pets.
Dr. Edward Bach was a well respected British Physician,
Homeopath, and Bacteriologist who spent his life search-
ing for the purest and most natural methods of healing. He
grew frustrated with the fact that he could only provide his
patients with temporary or invasive solutions to their physical
ailments. Dr. Bach was convinced that negative moods and
emotions were responsible for the breakdown in health that
leads to illness and determined that treatment had to address
patients emotional and mental states.
In his quest to bring his patients true healing, Dr. Bach
discovered 38 flower remedies to help alleviate the internal
turmoil and bring us peace. These 38 remedies were divided
into seven different groups thatcan be combined to suit the
individual. The flower remedies are made from wild plants,
trees and bushes. They work by treating the individual rather
than the disease or its symptoms. They are a gentle way to
manage your emotions and rediscover the positive side of
ourselves. By helping to restore and maintain emotional bal-
ance, the Bach Flower Essences free the bodys own healing
functions and help to promote overall wellness and healing.
48 Miami-Dade/Florida Keys www.namiami.com
Flowers and plants uplift us. Scents give
pleasure, and the whole splendor of nature
nurtures us. On a more physical level, plants
give us food and medicines. Even more
interesting, making a flower essence, and
taking it, can help support and heal us both
emotionally and physically.
How do they work? The way flower remedies work can
be understood more from a quantum science theory. Just
as everything living thing vibrates at a specific frequency,
emotions and thoughts have a specific vibrational frequency
too. So, imagine if you are experiencing resentment and self
pity. This would have a frequency which might look like a
big wave. Then you take willow flower essence (which is
specifically for those emotions). The vibrational frequency
of that essence is a match to the frequency of that particular
emotional state, and it balances out the negative feelings.
The flower remedies work on the energy body helping to
remove emotional blockages, much like acupuncture works.
Life happens to us trauma, disappointment and we build
up layers of coping mechanisms, habits, and protective de-
vices that can prevent us from being our true self. In flower
remedy therapy, there is a kind ofpeeling of the onion
effect.
How can I use these remedies? As a practitioner, I al-
ways suggest you begin with the most popular of the flower
remedies, called the Rescue Remedy. This combination of
5 flowers should be in every household. It helps in emer-
gency situations when you might feel anxious about a job
interview, just received some disturbing news, or had a fight
with a loved one, etc... I joke with my clients and say that
this remedy is meditation in a bottle.
You can find the Bach Flower Remedies at your lo-
cal health food store or at your Bach Flower Practitioners
office. A Bach Flower Practitioner is specially trained in
helping you improve all aspects of your life, and can cre-
ate a customized combination just for you. Here are just a
few examples of what your practitioner can help address:
decision making, achieving goals, dealing with stress and
anxiety, disappointments, low self esteem (physical image),
physical and mental tiredness, divorce, job loss, fears, grief,
insomnia, addictions, resentment, trauma, lack of focus or
mental clarity, and much more.
Denise Aslan, Founder of Rituals, is a Certified Bach Flower
Practitioner and Certified Chopra Instructor of Meditation.
Rituals For more information call her at 786-708-8793. Or
email denise@zenspotmiami.com or denise@ritualsan-
cientwisdom.com.Located at 3390 Mary Street, Suite 116th
in Coconut Grove, Rituals is a private consultation and edu-
cational enterprise that is committed to utilizing Ancient
Wisdom to bring about Modern Day Healing.
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 Like practicing yoga, its a TRAINING that yields increas-
ingly positive results, and also has no end point. Like yoga or
any training, there may be periods of seeming stagnation. We
continue to practice anyway. Even as we find growing fulfill-
ment in our interactions, we continue to practice. A Tantric
relationship isnt the goal; it is the journey, the practice,
itself.
Tantra invites us to pay ATTENTION to energy as it
sustains us and moves through our body. We can develop the
ability to direct this energy, since energy follows attention.
With attention, we can maximize our aliveness; we can culti-
vate our bodys natural presence. Relationships need atten-
tion. Like a garden, a relationship needs tender loving care to
grow and flourish. If our beloved partner were ill or injured,
we would of course pay attention. When we freely attend to
one another, without waiting for or unconsciously creating
- such an illness or injury, if we take the time to purposefully
love and be loved, then our immune systems, our health, and
our relationship will be strengthened and enhanced. When
we each pay attention to our own inner energy, connecting
with each other at the same time, we experience the sacred
source of all energy.
Tantra offers KNOWLEDGE. We werent taught in school
how to be loving and intimate. As we grew up, we learned
about sex, but no matter how much we now think we know,

Tantra and the our education has been incomplete. To guide our bodies to
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theirs and ours. We need to know how to circulate our en-
ergy, how to refine our senses, how to deeply relax, and how
to appreciate orgasm. Tantra focuses on all of these skills.
Tantra teaches us to TRUST. An atmosphere of trust is
by Diana Daffner essential for growth to take place. We need to trust ourselves,
our profound willingness to be open and vulnerable as we

R elationships often end because love has gone missing,

has seemingly died, definitely disappeared. Perhaps we
can actually think of this as a gift, because it is only when
something has ended that it can be joyfully resurrected.
Often the relationship has suffered only a partial death, an
accidental forgetting, a terrifying loss of connection. The love
and commitment may even remain strong but the feelings of
love are no longer being experienced and need to be brought
back to life.
Tantra, an ancient spiritual teaching from India, can offer
tools for resurrecting such a relationship. First and foremost,
Tantra is a body-centered path. It embraces the divinity, the
sacred life force, within us. This is great news for romantic
relationships, because we want our intimate connection to
manifest on all levels, INCLUDING the physical. So how can
Tantra help? Consider an acronym of the word itself: Training,
Attention, kNowledge, Trust, Rituals and Awakening.
Tantra requires TRAINING and practice. Although we
are naturally endowed with the potential for sexual joy and
intimate delight, it is through ongoing training that we learn
to experience these qualities and integrate them into the
daily life of our relationship. Tantra training can be rewarding
and transformational. It may sound unusual, or surprising,
that couples are asked to train, to practice being intimate.

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journey on this path. Partners need to trust
each other, as they explore together this
powerful path of intimacy and love. Tantra
pushes us to a place of trust. When there
is trust, we can have Martin Bubers I-Thou
relationship with our beloved, we can feel
safe to reveal ourselves spiritually, emo-
tionally and physically. As we open our
bodies, we can open our hearts and souls
to one another.
Tantra uses RITUALS which can be
both serious and fun. Rituals and ceremo-
nies help us shift our consciousness into
the here and now, the perfect and only
moment in which intimacy takes place.
We are already familiar with rituals such
as candlelit dinners on special occasions.
There are Tantric ceremonies of apprecia-
tion and presencing, rituals of honoring
and exploring different phases of sexuality.
The simple ritual of meeting our lovers
eyes before, during and after lovemaking
can vault our relationship into Nirvana, the
heaven that Tantra practitioners aspire to.
Tantra is about AWAKENING. Awak-
ening: resurrecting the joy, beauty, hap-
piness, bliss and ecstasy that lie within us
and were the original motivation when we
first met and ventured into an attachment
with our beloved. When we awaken, we
become again and perhaps even more
- sensually responsive to our partner and
to Life itself. Tantra can help keep the love
alive in a long-term relationship. Tantra
can help resurrect a relationship that has
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S
pring is getting into its swing as we make our prepara-
tions for Easter. A popular holiday celebrated practi-
cally worldwide, filled with history, tradition and
folklore it is one of the oldest Christian traditions.
Celebrating the last week of Jesus life, it symbolizes the
dawn of a new life.
On this Easter Sunday, join the global community from
across the country in observing and celebrating this renew-
ing season. There is plenty of family fun to be had with the
numerous events happening all month around town. Here
are just a few to help you with your scheduling:
SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA
The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champion Plaza,
APRIL 4|11AM-2PM
501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach,
(954) 378-0900.
Hop on over to Champions Plaza for a day of
free family fun at Gulfstream Park!Meet the Easter Bunny,
sing along with a DJ, Easter Egg Hunts, Arts and Crafts, Face
Painting, Giveaways and more! Dontforget to make your
dining reservations for Easter Sunday! The following Restau-
rants will have special Easter Dinner Menus: Ten Palms, Texas
de Brazil, III Forks, Brio Tuscan Grille, and ROK:BRGR.
52 Miami-Dade/Florida Keys www.namiami.com
EASTER FUNDAY!
Cauley Square Historic Village,
April 5th |11 a.m. 4 p.m. $10 per child
22400 Old Dixie Hwy, Miami
Its a magical day at Cauley Square with continuous egg
hunts, fun activities, the Easter Bunny and more - kids 12
and under. Age appropriate hunts are schedule at various
times. Call 305-258-2565 for more information.
JUNGLE ISLAND EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Jungle Island, April 3-5|
10:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Brunch 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m.
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami
General admission: Adults $34.95,
Children (3-10) $26.95 Plus tax.
Jungle Islands Easter Eggstravaganza is truly spectacular with
over 50,000 eggs and more than 800 pounds of candy! What
else? Besides the daily Easter egg hunts, there will be visits
with the Easter Bunny, pie-eating contests, face painting,
arts and crafts, elephant rides, bounce houses... The event
benefits the Miss Millie Foundation.
BUNNY PALOOZA AT THE MIAMI SEAQUARIUM
Miami Seaquarium,
April 3-5|10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Easter Parade: 12:30 pm
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami
General Admission: Adults $41.95,
Children (3-9) $31.95 plus tax
Bunny Palooza is A hip-hopping weekend featuring continu-
ous egg hunting throughout the day, an Easter Parade, rides,
slides and bounce houses, and of course, the Easter Bunny.
DINO EGG SAFARI AT ZOO MIAMI
Zoo Miami, April 4 5 | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
1 Zoo Boulevard (12400 S.W. 152 St), Miami
General Admission Adult $17.95 Children (3-12) $13.95
Its a magical day at Zoo Miami with continuous egg safaris,
fun activities, the Easter Bunny and more for kids 12 and
under, this year with an exciting Dino twist! And even more
fun than hunting for eggs, is watching the animals hunt for
their own treats. In honor of the holiday, the animals also get
their special treats: the chimps and gorillas get hard-boiled
Easter eggs, the African elephants get their coconut easter
eggs, meerkats get painted treat boxes...

Natural Egg Dyeing
Learn how to dye your
Easter eggs naturally, using
herbs, spices, and other
natural products.
E
very year at Easter, people hard-
boil eggs and dye them brilliant
colors. Natural ingredients like
herbs and spices offer an endless
variety of hues for dyeing eggs -- from
the soft purple shades of hibiscus to
the rich gold tones of turmeric. Dyeing
with nature takes a bit more patience,
and a bit more openness to whatever
nature decides to deliver. But thats
what makes the activity such creative
fun -- and the results so subtly stun-
ning. There are two easy ways to dye
eggs with natural dyestuffs. One is a
hot method, which delivers the deepest
colors; the other is cold. You might try
each, or use them in combination.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET
STARTED
Mordant: Alum, cream of tartar, or
white vinegar will help the colors
penetrate the eggshell. (Mordants arent
necessary, but youll get better results if
you use one. Include one tablespoon of
mordant for each cup of water, and add
it along with your herbs or other natural
dyeing materials.)
Pots: Enamel or glass pots (not
aluminum) are best.
Water: Use distilled water or water that
is chlorine-filtered.
Eggs: White eggs will display the subtle,
natural colors better than brown or
green eggs.
Dyestuff: The more eggs youre dyeing,
the more dyestuff youll need. Have fun
experimenting with herbs and spices to
see what colors they impart, but here
are some suggestions to get you started:
Reddish blue/lavender: Hibiscus flowers
Deep gold: Turmeric root powder
Pale yellow: Safflower petals
Pale orange: Curry powder
Reddish brown: Chili powder
Orange: Paprika
Soft brown: Dill seed
Tannish yellow: Yarrow
natural awakenings
OTHER NATURAL PRODUCTS
THAT MAKE LOVELY DYES:
Beet juice or beet powder, berries,
coffee, grape and cranberry juices,
lemon and orange peels, red cabbage
leaves, tea, onion skins(red and
yellow).
INGREDIENTS:
Once you get the hang of dyeing
naturally, youll work in panfuls and
handfuls, but here are some guidelines
to get you started:
4 cups water
dyestuff (about 2 to 4 tablespoons of
ground herbs and spices or 1 cup whole
or cut and sifted)
1 tablespoon mordant (see above)
4 to 6 eggs, washed to remove any coat-
ing (Use raw for hot bath, hard-boiled
for cold.)
HOT BATH DIRECTIONS
Bring water, dyestuff, and mordant to
a boil. Add eggs and reduce heat to a
simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes,
remove from heat, cover and let sit
another 15 minutes or more, until
desired color. (The longer you leave the
eggs in the dye, the deeper the color.)
Remove eggs, gently rinse in lukewarm
water, and let air dry.
COLD BATH DIRECTIONS
Make a dyebath by bringing water,
dyestuff, and mordant to a boil. Simmer
the dyestuff until the water is deeply
colored, anywhere from half an hour to
a couple of hours. (Put a lid on the pot
to prevent evaporation.) Strain the liquid
and cool. Add hard-boiled eggs to the
dye, and let soak until desired color is
reached (overnight, in the refrigerator, if
you like).
Source: Frontier Co-op ,
www.frontiercoop.com
April 2015 53

calendarofevents
To submit an event listing email: event date, name, brief descrip-
tion, location, cost and contact to calendar@namiami.com. For
additional listings visit www.namiami.com.
APRIL 1 MAY 10
Dinosaurs LIVE! at Zoo Miami - 22 life-sized
animatronic dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures to
Zoo Miami. There is of course the T-Rex and the
long-necked Brachisaurus, the freshly hatched dino
babies and the big-winged flying specimens. All
life-sized, animated with authentic sounds for a cool
Jurassic experience for the family! 1 Zoo Boule-
vard, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177, (305)
251-0400, Included with park entrance
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
Intro to MELT Workshop - 4-5:30 pm Experi-
ence the revolutionary self-care method everyones
talking about! $45; $35 before April 1. Aum Home
Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133.
1-305-441-9441
Natural Facials Demonstrations & Consult. 4-5
pm. Proper care can improve your skins support,
elasticity & shine. Free. Zenzations, 7520 SW 57th
Ave. Suite K. South Miami 305-740-7800
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
Body Image & Wellbeing in Cancer Survivorship
7-8 pm. Psychologist Marta Manrique-Reichard we
will discuss common body image challenges for
women cancer survivors and explore ways to begin
to change our attitudes towards more positive and
healthy ways of appreciating our bodies. Patients/
Survivors and loved ones are welcome. Call 305-
668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South
Dixie Highway, Miami.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Workshop in Spanish Introduction to Metaphysics
- 4pm - This is a traditional branch of philosophy con-
cern with explaining the fundamental nature of being
and the world that encompasses it, although the term
54 Miami-Dade/Florida Keys www.namiami.com
is not easily defined. Come to learn how this can
work in your daily life. $10.00, 305-598-2822,
12232 SW 132 CT, Miami FL 33186
APRIL 10 - 12
Miami Beach Gay Pride Festival 101 - 7.
Free. A celebration of the extraordinary strength,
beauty and contributions of South Floridas LGBT
community, and an exciting all-day event featuring
a parade, a festival and an Expo with LGBT-
friendly vendors and businesses, refreshments &
food, and a family-friendly playzone on Ocean
Drive, Miami Beach.. 1-863-272-9859
APRIL 11 - 12
Hands of Light Workshop with Laurie Keene,
Dean of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing.
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm.
Two-day workshop exploring the fundamentals of
Brennan Healing Science. $275. Hyatt Regency
Miami, 400 SE 2nd Ave. 561-620-8767
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
Family Fun Fest at Biscayne National Park
Free program at Biscayne National Park brought
to you thanks to the many volunteers and park
sponsors. It is held on the second Sunday of the
month during the dry and cool season, Decem-
ber through April with lots of fun and educational
activities for kids and adults alike. 1:00pm to
4:00 pm. Biscayne National Park - Dante Fascell
Visitor Center, 9700 Sw 328th St, Homestead, FL
33033(305) 230-1144
APRIL 14 & 28
Tibetan Institute and Library members are
studying His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lamas
Commentary on the Thirty Seven Practices of
a Bodhisattva, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., South Miami
Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL
33143, contact 305-667-6121 or 305-271-2772.
Free and open to Public. Free parking at South
Miami City Hall parking lot.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
The Role of Stress Management in Cancer
Survivorship 7-9 pm. Psychologist Maxine
Hart-Weinstein will discuss the negative health
impact of chronic stress in cancer survivors and
will teach easy ways to develop and maintain a
stress management routine. Call 305-668-5900.
Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie
Highway, Miami.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Free Lecture: Meditation: Awaken Your In-
ner Power -Fromthe teachings of Paramahansa
Yogananda, founder of Self-Realization Fellow-
ship,7:30pm,Broward Convention Center.
APRIL 18 - 19
Zoo Miamis Earth Day celebration Party
for the Planet - 10 a.m. 4 p.m.- The Tropical
Flowering Tree Society will be hosting the
worlds largest flowering tree annual plant show
and sale. There will also be fun green activities
and entertainment for the entire family as well
as animal enrichment with recycled items and/or
natural materials like newspapers, cardboard tubes,
bamboo, old tires, fire hoses & more. During Party
for the Planet, guests can come in free of charge if
they turn in a cellphone as part of our ECO-CELL
phone recycling program. Not only will each
person donating a cellphone enter the zoo for free
on these two days, but they will also help save
gorillas! Cell phones include coltan, a mineral
extracted in the deep forests of Congo in central
Africa, home to the worlds endangered lowland
gorillas. Fueled by the worldwide cell phone boom,
Congos out-of-control coltan mining business
has in recent years led to a dramatic reduction of
animal habitat and the rampant slaughter of great
apes for the illegal bush-meat trade. By turning
in your cell phone, we can hopefully reduce the
need for additional coltan and help protect the
gorillas. Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152
Street, Miami, FL 33177. General zoo admission is
$15.95 per adult and $11.95 per child (3-12), plus
tax. (305) 251-0400, Children under two and zoo
members enter free; parking is free.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Glow Yoga & Garden Gathering Celebrate
nature under the new moon at a nighttime yoga
event with Crystal Gould and Terra-Nova. Live
DJd class under black lights with meditation and
crystal sound bowl healing. Local vendors and
entertainment. Free to enter, $30 to glow. 2000
Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-673-
7256 for tickets and info.
Functional Medicine and Hormonal Balance.
3:30-4:30 pm. George Samuel D.C. Free. Zenza-
tions, 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K. South Miami
305-740-7800
Bach Flowers Demo 4:30-5:30 pm. Learn how to
use natural flowers essence to restore emotional
harmony. Dr. Enrique Rodriguez. In Spanish.
Free. Zenzations, 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K.
South Miami 305-740-7800
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
Walk Now for Autism Speaks - is a fun-filled,
family friendly event and is our single most
powerful force to fund vital research that will
lead us to the answers we need. Experience the
power of thousands united by a single cause by
joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Autism is
the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder
in the U.S Registration and Resource Fair: 8:00am
Walk begins: 10:00am, 3000 NW 87th Ave, Doral,
FL JC Bermudez Park
APRIL 25 MAY 3
AUM Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training - Week-
ends, 10 6 each day - Level I. Learn how to
safely and effectively bring the gifts of yoga to
mothers-to-be. $725; payment plan available.Aum
Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave.,Coconut Grove, FL
33133. 1-305-441-9441,
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
AIDS Walk Miami- A 5K (3.1 mile) walk-
a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource,
South Floridas oldest and largest HIV/AIDS
organization. No fee to join. Registration begins at
8am, race begins at 9am. Miami Beach Convention
Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive. Contact
305-576-1234.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30
My Vida Spa Grand Reopening Celebration-
Come Celebrate with us - Enjoy music, hors
doeuvres, drinks, chair massages, and an introduc-
tion to the spas expanded services. Every guest will
leave with a My Vida Spa gift bag filled with gift
certificates and product samples. 6 9pm. 5901 SW
74th St, South Miami, 305.663.1402. By invitation
only. Please RSVP.
floridakeys
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
Monthly Artisan Market -- Mote Marine Ocean
Festival edition. The Key West Artisan Market is a
vibrant, open air bazaar filled with artists, authors,
chef-made cuisine, craftspeople, performers, fresh
produce, baked goods, cheeses and flowers, craft
beer & wine from residents representing the diversity
of creativity, ingenuity and locally made products
of the Keys & Key West. Held the first Sunday of
the month, during season (thru May) outdoors at
the Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton. Free family & pet
friendly event. Sean Krikorian 573-619-2200
MONDAY, APRIL 6
Key West Yoga Sanctuary - 5:45p-7p - Intro to
poses and techniques to make yoga a part of daily
life. My Body Concierge Club 1130 Duval St, Key
West. Call Eric 305-842-1320
MONDAY, APRIL 13
Taste of Key West - 6-9pm. More than 50 local
restaurants and 100 wineries and vineyards will be
on hand to provide culinary delights and fine wine
tastes. Admission is free, food and wine tickets cost
$1 each with tastes ranging from $3 -$8. Truman
Waterfront, at the end of Southard St. Free Entrance.
Benefits AIDS. Contact 305-296-6196.
MONDAY, APRIL 20
Saladmasters Party - 5:45p-7p - Great tasting, low
calorie, heart healthy meals with chicken, mashed
potatoes, fresh vegetables & health salad. My Body
Concierge Club,910 16th Terrace, Key West. Call
Eric 305-842-1320
APRIL 17 - 26
Conch Republic Independence Celebration -
With activities ranging from wacky bed race to a
lighthearted sea battle featuring tall ships, the Conch
Republics 10-day birthday party showcases the
independent and eccentric spirit that characterizes
the Florida Keys. 305-296-0213
APRIL 20 - 27
Key Largo Conch Republic Days - An
independence celebration presented by Upper Keys
Business Group, the week-long family fun event
is to showcase the unique historical and cultural
characteristics of Key Largo. Visit web site for
schedule of events. 305-394-0205
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
Free Outdoor Pops-in-the-Park, Young Musicians
Concert - A free concert at the Capital Bank
Amphitheater at Islamoradas Founders Park,
Bayside, MM 87, Plantation Key. Performances are
outdoors; no chairs provided, bring blankets. Starts
at 4 p.m. Admission free for all concerts. Presented
by Keys Community Concert Band. 305-853-7294

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