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alling all kids ages 7-14! Get out your .gardening tools and reserve your Tuesday mornings for the fall 2017 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program. The program, which begins Aug. 22, is an opportunity for children to learn every aspect of gardening, from planting to harvest, with help from instructors from the Bexar County Master Gardeners. Parents of program participants are invited to a parent/guardian orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The program takes place each Tuesday from 8:30-11:30 a.m., beginning on Aug. 22 and continuing through Dec. 5. The Fall Vegetable Garden Program is a cooperative project of San Antonio Parks and Recreation, Phil Hardberger Park, the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Bexar County Master Gardeners. Cost for the program $75 per plot; up to three children in a family may share a plot. The program is located at the Voelcker Homestead, which is part of Phil Hardberger Park East, 13203 Blanco Rd., next to the Salado Creek Greenway. For more information about the vegetable garden program and about other activities at Phil Hardberger Park, visit www.philhardbergerpark.org or email Susan Campbell at
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n July 5, 2015, the beautiful and historic San Antonio missions were collectively designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The San Antonio missions are only the third site in the U.S. to be designated in the past 20 years, and they are the first site designated in Texas during that time period. To celebrate, the city is hosting a World Heritage Festival from Sept. 6-10. The World Heritage Festival will honor the designation and raise funds to preserve, maintain, promote and connect people across the globe to the historic missions. The festival begins on Wednesday, Sept. 6, with the San Antonio Story Exhibit opening, an event that invites you to celebrate the many stories that make San Antonio unique. The fun continues on Sept. 7 with the Living Heritage Symposium and a sunset picnic at Mission San Juan Farm. This picnic-style dinner will feature foods grown on the farm. Guests will be able to enjoy hayride tours of the farm, mission tours, music, appetizers and more. Other activities throughout the festival include the lighting of Mission Concepcion to its original appearance, the Tour De Las Misiones Bike Ride and 5K/10K walk, and plenty of live entertainment, food truck fare, local arts and crafts, and family-friendly fun. For a detailed World Heritage Festival, including the locations of various events, visit www.sanantonio.gov/WorldHeritageFestival.
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elebrating 30 years in .business in San Antonio is a huge milestone. It’s a feat even more significant when you’re serving an eclectic niche of alternative, metaphysical, free-thinking, consciousnessseeking progressives who are searching for deeper spiritual connections and awakenings. That’s the audience well-served for the past three decades by the Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center. Unlimited Thought began as a bookstore in 1987, the creation of Bill Utterbeck, who at the time was an Air Force civilian contract instructor pilot who had recently experienced his own personal awakening. “I knew that I wanted to assist others in their awakening; the only question was how,” he said. The bookstore opened in September 1987, when “New Age” was a hot topic. Utterbeck ran out of money within a few months and sold his two airplanes to keep the business going. The business has always been focused on helping people on their personal spiritual journey, Utterback said. “One thing I learned early on is there is no one best path for all,” he said. “Each person is an individual, and each person’s path to spirituality is a unique one. All positive energy paths are supported by Unlimited Thought.” Unlimited Thought is open seven days a week and hosts monthly BodyMind-Spirit fairs the first weekend of each month. The 30th Anniversary Fair takes place Aug. 5, 6 from 12-7 p.m. The center is open seven days each week and offers a wide variety of spiritual and metaphysical books, incense, candles, crystals, unique gifts and a schedule of daily classes, seminars, discussion groups and other activities. It’s a place to receive intuitive counseling, energy work, hypnotherapy, life coaching, massage therapy and reflexology. Utterbeck said he believes that the number of people seeking spiritual awakenings will “reach tidal wave proportions” as global consciousness shifts from being fear-based to love-based. “There has never been a fixed plan for Unlimited Thought other than to assist in this shift of consciousness. Our mission has been to provide the means to assist people in making choices on how to expand their consciousness and enrich their lives. I hope the center will continue to do that for years to come.” Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center is located at 5525 Blanco Rd. and is open seven days each week. For more information, visit www.unlimitedthought.com.
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Deepak Chopra Returns to San Antonio’s Tobin Center on Sept. 14
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oin New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra on Thursday, Sept. 14, as Deepak Chopra he explores some of the most baffling questions about our place in the world. During his presentation, “The Future of Well-Being,” Chopra will share his thoughts and observations on his perception of a major paradigm shift in science that could be the next stage of human development conscious evolution. He will also discuss practical ways to experience higher consciousness, transformation and healing. Chopra will also share new insights from his latest work, You Are the Universe, and create a roadmap for higher health based on the latest findings in both mainstream and alternative medicine. Deepak Chopra, founder of The Chopra Foundation and co-founder of The Chopra Center for Well-Being, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Clinical Professor at UCSD Medical School, Researcher, Neurology and Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. The Future of Well-Being takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. For more information, visit www.tobincenter. org or www.deepakchopra.com.
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study from the University of Washington, in .Seattle, tested the relationship of immune system functioning to lack of adequate sleep. To rule out genetic factors, which experts say account for 31 to 55 percent of individual sleep patterns, researchers tested blood samples from 11 pairs of adult identical twins (genetic matches) with differing sleep habits. They found that the immune system was depressed in the twin that slept less. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans are sleeping 1.5 to two hours less than they did 100 years ago, and more than 30 percent of working people average fewer than six hours a night. Dr. Nathanial Watson, lead author and co-director of the university’s Sleep Medicine Center at Harborview Medical Center, observes, “Seven or more hours of sleep is recommended for optimal health.”
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esearchers from Indiana University-Purdue .University, in Indianapolis, set out to find out if massage therapy—typically an out-of-pocket expense not covered under most insurance plans—can provide effective treatment for individuals suffering with chronic back pain. The study followed 76 primary care patients with chronic back pain for 24 weeks. The researchers measured pain, disability and quality of life at the beginning of the study, after 12 weeks and again after 24 weeks of massage therapy. Each patient was referred to a licensed massage therapist for 10 no-cost sessions in a real-world environment during the initial 12 weeks. More than half of the patients that completed the core study reported clinically meaningful improvements for physical and mental measures. For bodily pain, 40 percent were clinically improved. Older adults and Baby Boomers reported the highest percentage of changes. Plus, the study found that sufferers that avoided taking painkillers were twice as likely to experience reduced pain than those using opioids.
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esearchers from Capital Medical University, in .Beijing, China, tested the effectiveness of Cordyceps sinensis, a traditional Chinese medicine derived from fungi, on the treatment of patients with moderate-tosevere asthma. They followed 120 subjects, divided into two groups of 60. One group received a capsule containing 1,200 milligrams of Cordyceps sinensis three times daily for three months. The control group was treated with conventional medications. Health-related quality of life was measured, along with the incidence of asthma exacerbation, pulmonary function and inflammation indicators in both groups. The Cordyceps sinesis group reported reduced asthma symptoms, improved lung function, a better inflammatory profile and an overall better quality of life when compared to the conventional treatment group.
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cientists from the University of Oxford and the Chinese .Medical Academy studied 500,000 healthy adults in China for seven years, tracking medical records of illnesses and deaths. They found that a 100-gram serving of fruit per day (primarily apples and oranges) reduces the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by one-third.
cientists from the University of California at San Francisco, and Harvard Medical School, in Boston, tested the effect of vacations and meditation on the genes of 64 women between the ages of 30 and 60 that were novice meditators. They all spent six days at the same resort in California. Half participated in a meditation program that included yoga, self-reflection exercises and mantra meditation; the other half did not engage in onsite meditation. The researchers also studied a group of 30 experienced meditators already participating in the resort’s meditation program. Blood sample tests and surveys from all 94 women were conducted at intervals: once right before their stay, once right after, a third one month post-vacation and then 10 months after the trip. All the women displayed significant changes to their molecular network pattern after the six days, with the most substantial genetic changes related to immune function and stress response. One month after the resort experience, all groups continued to display improvements. However, the novice meditators showed fewer symptoms of depression and stress for a significantly longer period than the women not participating in the meditation exercise.
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ue to customer requests and petitions, more stores are beginning to stock the one in five pieces of produce that never made the cut before due to quirky shapes or other blemishes. Often, these are displayed next to their better-looking, more expensive counterparts to give consumers an eco-friendly choice. The 133 billion pounds worth of misshapen or scarred fruits and vegetables annually plowed under, buried in a landfill or fed to livestock is sharply at odds with the reality that 48 million Americans face food insecurity. Whole Foods Market created a pilot program in some of its California stores, testing sales in April 2016 with Imperfect Produce (ImperfectProduce.com), a service that delivers to homes. Walmart brought weather-blemished apples to 300 of its Florida stores to kick off their imperfect role in the movement. Five Pittsburgh Giant Eagle stores call their program Produce with Personality, and focus on navel oranges, russet potatoes, peppers and apples. Fourteen Hannaford stores in Albany, New York, offer the Misfits line, while donating unsold produce to local nonprofits. Hy-Vee’s 242 stores, located in eight central states, rolled out the Misfits last December. For more information, visit EndFoodWaste.org.
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evels of highly toxic mercury contamination .in Atlantic bluefin tuna are rapidly declining, a trend that has been linked to reduced mercury emissions in North America, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology. Average mercury concentrations dropped by more than 2 percent per year, for a total decline of 19 percent between 2004 and 2012. Scientists believe that most of that reduction has occurred because of a shift away from coal, the major source of mercury emissions, to natural gas and renewable fuels. Pollution control requirements imposed by the federal government have also cut mercury emissions, but these have been rolled back or eliminated by President Trump’s commitment to “bring back coal.” Source: Scientific American
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ustralian scientists have launched a project to bury tens of thousands .of teabags in wetlands around the world to discover how efficient different kinds of wetlands are at capturing and storing carbon dioxide. Already, more than 500 citizen scientists are involved on every continent but Antarctica. The bags will be monitored over a three-year period, and then dug up and measured at intervals of three months, six months and each year after that. Wetlands are important for carbon capture and storage, a process known as carbon sequestration, holding up to 50 times as much carbon as a comparable area in a rainforest; some are better than others. There are hundreds of thousands of wetlands around the world, and a standardized technique for monitoring the carbon sink is needed for accurate comparison—but monitoring devices can be expensive to install. Faster decay of the tea inside the bag means more carbon is being released into the atmosphere, while a slower rate means the soil is holding the carbon. Once researchers can establish which wetlands are most effective at carbon sequestration, work can begin on protecting and restoring them, and ensuring they are not disrupted. Volunteers that contact BlueCarbonLab.org will receive a kit containing teabags and information on how to bury them.
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arvard University researchers led by engineering professor Robert Wood have introduced the first RoboBees—bee-sized robots that can ascend and hover in midair while tethered to a power supply. The project is a breakthrough in the field of micro-aerial vehicles. It has previously been impossible to pack all the components onto such a tiny workable robot framework and keep it lightweight enough to fly. The researchers believe that within 10 years, RoboBees could artificially pollinate a field of crops, a critical development if the commercial pollination industry cannot recover from the severe bee losses of the past decade. Source: Science
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his year, the Whanganui River, in New Zealand, became the first in the world to be granted the same legal rights as a person. Equally vital, a court in northern India has given the sacred Ganges and Yamuna rivers, as well as several glaciers, the legal status of “living human entities” to help in the preservation and conservation of the country’s highly polluted waterways, thus allowing polluters to be sued. These decisions are variants of “rights of nature” measures that date back to the 1970s. More than three dozen U.S. localities have ordinances ascribing varying types of rights to nature or to specific natural objects. In America, rights of nature activism usually takes the form of ballot initiatives that emerge to contest the power of corporations wherever local natural resources are seen as being threatened. The first such ordinance was passed in 2006, when Tamaqua Borough, in Pennsylvania, sought to protect the town’s drinking water from the nearby dumping of sewage sludge. More recently, an ordinance from the Boulder (Colorado) County Protectors, with assistance from the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund, asserting the “right to a healthy climate,” was recognized as a federal constitutional right by Judge Ann Aiken, of the U.S. District Court in Oregon. Source: BBC
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he California Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act, sponsored by Congressman Adam Schiff, is aimed to end the famous SeaWorld orca shows. “It means no more wild capture, no more breeding. We would essentially phase out the captive orcas that are currently in these water parks,” says Schiff. This means that SeaWorld must end their Shamu shows by the end of this year. However, the animals already at the San Diego park will continue to live there. Parks in Orlando and San Antonio will end their shows by 2019. Under pressure from activists and faced with declining ticket sales, SeaWorld is now moving to end its theatrical orca shows and breeding program. They announced the unveiling of a new attraction this summer, Orca Encounter, as an educational experience. Gabriela Cowperthwaite, director of the documentary film Blackfish, says that the new show is designed to make the audience feel better, not the animals. “The trainers aren’t safe, and the whales aren’t happy,” she says. “They’re still just doing manic circles around concrete swimming pools.” The company is developing its first SeaWorld park without orcas in the Middle-Eastern country of Abu Dhabi.
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arly American developers of Washington, D.C., and Savannah, Georgia, strived to recreate the plans of European cities that offered plenty of public squares and parks. Subsequent high-rise apartments in most other U.S. cities that followed lacked certain elements of neighborhood cohesion, as documented in Zane Miller’s book The Urbanization of Modern America. In Boston, Baltimore, New York City and elsewhere, waterfront revitalizations launched in the 1980s helped improve conditions, making use of nature-oriented ideas that are still trending upward. Urban Hub describes how regions like Silicon Valley, in California, and Boston’s Route 128 corridor continue to enjoy mutually beneficial relationships with Stanford University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. The concept promotes pedestrianization programs and incentives that increase bike-friendliness, multimodal public transportation such as people-mover sidewalks and car sharing, plus off-hour, no-driving and park-and-ride policies. Join the social media conversation at Urban-Hub.com. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released updated standards on how state agencies should measure mass transit, biking and walking volumes (EverybodyWalk.org). States will assess impacts on carbon emissions by tracking walkers, bikers and transit users instead of just comparing rush-hour travel times to free-flowing traffic conditions, which favors highway spending alone. The Big Jump Project at PeopleForBikes.org rates areas for bike friendliness and taps ideas aimed to increase biking networks. To date, they cover Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Fort Collins, Colorado; Los Angeles; Memphis, Tennessee; New Orleans; New York City; Providence, Rhode Island; Portland, Oregon; and Tucson. The nonprofit Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (sbnPhiladelphia.org), encompassing 400 businesses and organizations, is pioneering a Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) retrofit program. The city water department is collaborating on Green City Clean Water’s plan to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency clean water regulations and foster rain gardens, green roofs and porous pavements. “We help engineer nature back into cities,” says Anna Shipp, interim executive director and GSI manager. “Socially responsible, replicable and environmentally conscious initiatives and policies catalyze local economies and benefit water, air, aesthetics and people’s emotions.”
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America’s present cancer-friendly environment. “The public has become conditioned to existing in a broken food chain that remains in disrepair due to misguided farming subsidies [and] untested or otherwise questionable chemicals (many of which are banned in other countries) that are present in the water we drink, the air we breathe, food we consume and products we use. Current therapies or those in the drug pipeline won’t improve the 50/50 odds of developing cancer. What will have the greatest impact are consumer education toward powerful lifestyle changes and access to the building blocks of basic health.” Mydlach-Bero made her remarkable recovery from rare and unrelated
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ictorious warriors against cancer are speaking to other patients about their journeys of recovery and healing. Two who regularly speak to physicians, as well, are Glenn Sabin, author of n of 1: One Man’s Harvarddocumented Remission of Incurable Cancer Using Only Natural Methods, and Kathy Mydlach-Bero, author of EAT: An Unconventional Decade in the Life of a Cancer Patient. Their stories demonstrate the healing effectiveness of healthy lifestyle measures still widely categorized as prevention.
dedicates his business development firm, FON Consulting, to advancing integrative medicine as the new standard of care. His mission is to open minds to the idea that knowledge, empowerment and self-efficacy are our best allies against a life-limiting diagnosis, and we can do much to help the healing process. Writing to Joe Biden regarding the vice president’s Cancer Moonshot initiative, he candidly describes
aggressive Stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer and a high-grade tumor in her head and neck. To tell her story, the resident of Delafield, Wisconsin, relied on her 18 journals as a surrogate memory to chronicle a 10-year journey of courageous exploration, self-evolution, self-advocacy and self-transformation that connected her with her healing potential. Then the mother of two young daughters, Mydlach-Bero rejected a 21-month prognosis in 2005, along with the notion that disease and medicine would determine her fate. Defying the
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Determined to become free of the chronic lymphocytic leukemia that had defined his life for 20 years, Sabin, who lives near Washington, D.C., appointed himself the subject of his own research experiment. He subsequently became a poster child for the remedial synergy of biological individuality, a whole systems approach to integrative oncology and self-induced healing through lifestyle and supplement interventions. Sabin now NaturalAwakeningsSA.com
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odds, she applied what she learned from research regarding Avastin, a pharmaceutical created to combat harmful growth of new blood cells, and the benefits of growing and eating foods containing angiogenesis-inhibiting compounds that oppose such growth and so work to prevent, improve and avert recurrences of chronic disease. “Cancer hijacks the angiogenesis process triggered by inflammation and keeps it permanently activated to ensure that cancerous cells receive a dedicated, uninterrupted blood supply,” says Mydlach-Bero. For three years, she largely consumed only items from the list of angiogenesis-inhibiting foods now posted at KathyMydlachBero.com/ food-research. These include green tea, strawberries, blackberries, red tart cherries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, grapefruit, lemons, tomatoes, cinnamon, purple potatoes, kale, grape seed oil and pomegranate. In 2008, she completely replaced both the drugs to combat the side effects of chemo and radiation and a long-term medication for preventing recurrence with healthful foods. Her physicians were admittedly uncomfortable with her decision to combine chemotherapy and radiation treatments with “food as medicine,” reiki, prayer, meditation, mindfulness
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and supplement intervention. But that didn’t deter her. To awaken others to the practicality of food as medicine, she founded NuGenesis Farm, in Pewaukee, a nonprofit modeled after her home practice.
Prevention is Paramount
Pioneering physicians and researchers agree with Sabin and Myldach-Bero that comprehensive prevention, the key to solving the cancer epidemic, is missing from conventional medicine. Leading voices include Dr. Andrew Weil, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the College of Medicine, University of Arizona (AzCIM), in Tucson; Dr. Carlos M. Garcia, founder
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of Utopia Wellness, near Tampa, Florida; advocate Susan Silberstein, Ph.D., founder of BeatCancer.org, in Richboro, Pennsylvania; and Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Center for Epigenetics, Cancer Prevention and Cancer Genomics at Baylor University Medical Center’s Research Institute, in Dallas. Weil pioneered the earliest efforts to develop a comprehensive curriculum in evidence-based integrative medicine and the field of integrative oncology. “We’ve known for nearly 15 years that inflammation is the root cause of many chronic diseases. Since 2012 scientific evidence has proven that a healthy lifestyle and an anti-inflammatory diet can influence various cancers,” says Weil. His curriculum for health professionals and the general public was the first to cite the role of a nutrientrich, anti-inflammatory diet in cancer prevention and treatment. “Health professionals graduate armed with a better understanding of the complex interactions between cancer, gut microbiome and nutrition,” says Weil, whose paradigm inspires his chain of True Food Kitchen restaurants. It includes lots of fruits and vegetables, moderate amounts of whole or cracked grains, al dente pasta, healthy fats and plant-based proteins from legumes, nuts and seafood as well as poultry and lean, antibioticfree grass-fed meats, cheese and eggs. Plus, he likes white, green and oolong teas, fresh herbs and spices, up to two glasses of red wine a day (less for women; possibly none for those at high-risk for breast cancer), and dark chocolate for antioxidant polyphenols. Integrative Oncology, authored by Weil and
Dr. Donald I. Abrams, an integrative oncologist, is mandatory reading for AzCIM students that learn to use complementary interventions in prevention and conventional cancer care. Subjects such as antioxidants, cannabinoids, energy medicine, mindbody medicine, music and expressive art therapies are covered, as well as naturopathic oncology, plus the roles that community and spirituality play in prevention and treatment. Goel’s 20-year career in cancer prevention research has produced a wealth of related articles. Among his findings, he advises, “Curcumin, a yellow compound extracted from turmeric, has become a gold standard for prevention and the natural treatment of many chronic health conditions, including colon cancer. It targets cancer stem cells, disrupts cancer cell communication, triggers cancer cell death and helps to prevent cancerous mutations to cells. It’s also been shown to improve the efficacy of conventional treatments including fewer adverse effects.” He recommends only taking turmeric products with BCM-95 percent active curcuminoids.
Customized Protocols
Considering each individual’s biological individuality as a Petri dish, Garcia’s studies help achieve an anticancer life. “There is no ‘one size fits all’ medical protocol box for cancer treatment. Customized modifications to lifestyle and diet are required because food nutrients directly impact the mechanisms by which cancer cells grow and spread. The right nutrition can reverse a compromised immune system, which research shows is a major contributor to the development of cancer,” he says. Whether for improvement or prevention, Garcia’s patient protocols always begin with a comprehensive evaluation appointment to learn about the individual he is treating. For cancer patients, his two-phase, eight-week program involves immune-enhancing therapies followed by immunotherapy aimed to de-cloak the camouflaged protein coating of wily cancer cells so the body’s immune system can identify and destroy them.
Mind/Body Detox
To maintain good health, Judy Seeger, a doctor of naturopathy near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recommends a regular detoxification regimen to cleanse environmental and product toxins and toxic emotions. Through experience, she has learned that individuals living with cancer need to substantially support their abnormally functioning elimination system to rid it of dead proteins from destroyed cancer cells and chemotherapy drugs that are overtaxing the immune system. “Clearing out toxic, stressful emotions that produce acid, weaken the immune system and create an environment for cancer to propagate is essential,” says Seeger. “Fulfilling the body’s requirement for an ongoing healthy nutritional plan that maintains a healing alkaline environment reduces both the risk of a cancer as well as recurrence.” She has observed that when an individual’s healing process has stalled despite their doing all the right things to improve their biochemistry, it’s frequently because they haven’t done an emotional detox and lack feeling a spiritual connection to something larger than themselves. Silberstein categorizes cancer as epidemic. She speaks regularly regarding preventing cancer and its recurrence at medical and nursing schools, continuing oncology nursing education programs and universities. “What is needed more than new treatment research is public education regarding the true causes of cancer and continuing education credits in lifestyle training for medical professionals,” she says. Silberstein’s nonprofit organization provides online holistic cancer coach training for health
professionals as well as research-based education and counseling on how to prevent, cope with and beat cancer through immune-boosting holistic approaches. The list of books authored by cancer survivors continues to grow, offering helpful insight into how individuals are negotiating the challenges of their healing journey. Two recent books, Surviving the Storm: A Workbook for Telling Your Cancer Story, by Psychotherapist Cheryl Krauter, and Cancer Survivorship Coping Tools: We’ll Get You Through This, by Barbara Tako, are particularly helpful regarding the onslaught of toxic feelings and emotions that stress the mind and body—fear, anger, isolation, anxiety, depression and uncertainty, as well as loss and grief. Emphasizing the need for individuals diagnosed with cancer to tell their stories, the authors encourage keeping a journal. The act of getting thoughts and experiences out of the mind and onto paper supports emotional cleansing. “It’s important to share the real story of the emotional storm that is cancer, as well as the ravages of its treatments and invisible, but lingering side effects; to tell the tale of the cancer survivor who is moving from patient to person; and to explore and discover who you are after having faced down your mortality,” Krauter says.
Changed Paradigm
Results of the Human Genome Project, as well as the work of Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., stem cell biologist and author of The Biology of Belief, and other epigenetic researchers support the point that “environmental signals” that directly affect our DNA expression include our thoughts, emotions, belief system, exposure to sunlight, exercise and everything we put into our body. Such new science shatters the idea that we are victims of our genes and environment. It shines light on the fact that we have tremendous power to shape and direct our own physical health. Our entire lifestyle is pivotal. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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Day hiking can be easily tailored to personal preferences and interests. “Excellent apps and websites list and describe trails in your area or community. We have a database on our site that’s helpful,” says Trimble (AmericanHiking.org). He’s personally high on old rail lines that have been converted to wide, accessible paths (RailsToTrails.us).
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TAKE A HIKE Escape into Nature with a Day Trip
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o many, hiking means long-distance treks through forests or backpacking remote terrain. “In reality, it’s more about getting out into green areas close to home,” says Wesley Trimble, of the American Hiking Society. “It’s about immersion in nature.”
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Whatever our location, age or fitness level, a hike can provide opportunities for calming solitude or connecting with people we care about. Individuals with disabilities can also get outdoors at accommodating trails such as those at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, in Delaware. There’s always something to be learned in identifying wildlife and plants. “Families can enjoy time walking outdoors together in ways impossible in other settings,” says Verna Gates, founder of Fresh Air Family, a Birmingham, Alabama, outdoor activities educational foundation. “Nature aids in well-being in many ways.” She points to studies cited at NatureAndForestTherapy.org/the-science.html that reveal how trees emit enzymes into the air that help improve our emotional and physical health. “When I lost a child, the only place I found solace was in nature. Sitting in a patch of wildflowers truly brought me back to living,” says Gates.
Explorers’ Heaven Following a lovely trail, much like inspired cooking, is as intriguing and delightful as we wish it to be. From wildflower paths to wine country trails, the great outdoors invites exploration of woodlands, glens, forests, mountain valleys, coastal areas, bayous, deserts and other terrain. Experienced day-trippers recommend revisiting favorite trails in specific seasons. “I love being in the natural world, be it New Jersey, Florida or Alaska. Every trail offers surprises,” says distance hiker Craig Romano (CraigRomano.com). As the author of several day hike guidebooks, he’s seen firsthand how, “Every part of the country offers different perspectives and forms of beauty. The greatest biological diversity in our country is found in the Great Smoky Mountains, where the rhododendrons are breathtaking in spring.” The world’s largest mapped cave system is in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park. Hiking to observe other subterranean wonders in Indiana or Virginia’s Natural Bridge Caverns is no less exhilarating than walking Alabama’s covered bridge trail or painter Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch country, in New Mexico. The Appalachian Trail, running between Maine and Georgia, attracts thousands of adventurous long-distance trekkers, but such trails also offer sections ideal for day hikes. Geomagnetic points in Arizona’s vortex region or America’s Stonehenge, in New Hampshire, afford unusual destinations. The wonders of California’s Sonoma County include Planet Walk, a scale model path that illustrates our solar system. The Crater of Diamonds State Park, in Arkansas, is the only place in the world where hikers can dig for
diamonds and keep what they find, although quartz diamond sites (semiprecious stones less hard than diamonds) can be accessed at other U.S. locales. Coastal walks lead to discovering sea glass and shells. Arboretums in urban areas offer trails flush with local flora. Joining or starting a hiking club based on common interests is one way to go. “One of our guidebook series encourages outdoor enthusiasts to explore the natural world in their immediate backyards. This approach especially appeals to families, first-time trail users and athletes looking for a quick nature fix after work,” offers Helen Cherullo, publisher of Mountaineers Books (MountaineersBooks.org), a nonprofit committed to conservation and sustainable lifestyles. Wherever we venture, take nothing but pictures and leave nature untouched. Cherullo reminds us, “Connecting people to treasured natural landscapes leads to active engagement to preserve these places for future generations. The future of public lands—owned by every American citizen—is literally in our hands.” They deserve our vote. Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
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✔ Be prepared for weather, stay alert, plan ahead and have a trail map so you know what to expect. ✔ Inform others where you will be and what time you plan to be back. Set a deadline to turn around and head back well before sundown. ✔ Plan on not having cell phone reception. ✔ Wear proper footwear and clothing. ✔ Take a compass and a flashlight. ✔ Bring water, in plastic-free bottles, and well-sealed snacks. ✔ Apply natural, reliable sunscreen (such as Think Sport)
✔ Consider a natural first-aid kit. (DIY guidelines for creating alternative kits are found at Tinyurl.com/Natural RemediesTravelKit and Tinyurl.com/ AnHerbalFirstAidKit.)
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✔ Use DEET-free insect and tick repellant. (For an easy home recipe, add 15 drops of geranium and eucalyptus essential oils to a two-ounce spray bottle filled with distilled water. Shake well before each use.)
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Get a Good Night’s Sleep Five Solutions for Sleep Apnea by Lloyd Jenkins
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n estimated 18 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of sleep apnea. From the Greek expression for “want of breath,” sleep apnea causes cessation of breathing during the night. Bouts usually last from 10 to 30 seconds and can occur from just a few times to several hundred. The main cause is the throat muscles becoming too relaxed during sleep and constricting the airway. Two out of four people with the condition do not even realize they are sleep deprived due to apnea, and thus are at greater risk of suffering from both
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short-term ailments such as migraines or extreme fatigue, and long-term effects that include stroke and heart disease.
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Lose Weight via Diet and Exercise Most people find the problem clears up or is greatly improved when they lose weight. One of the easiest and healthiest ways is eating only fruit from morning until noon, and then eating healthy, nutritious meals for lunch and dinner. Avoid processed, sugar-laden and deep-fried foods. Exercise at least four times a
week. Doing moderate exercise for just 40 minutes has been shown to significantly reduce sleep apnea (Sleep journal). Use a medicine ball to follow a trainer tutorial at Tinyurl. com/25-MinMedicineBallWorkout. A mini-trampoline also offers a safe and effective workout. A brisk 20-to-30minute daily walk is a must for better sleep.
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Sleep on Either Side Lying on the back encourages throat muscles to close up and the tongue to fall toward the back of the throat. Shifting onto one side reduces this discomfort and potential apnea episodes. Using one pillow beneath the head allows the neck to rest at a more natural angle, rather than pushing the chin toward the chest, which restricts the airway.
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Vitamins D and C Almost everyone is deficient in vitamin D, even many in sunny regions, reports Dr. Joseph Mercola in his report, The Amazing Wonder Nutrient. Wisely managed sun exposure supplies vitamin D—no more than 20 minutes a day, 10 minutes on each side—without suntan lotion. Alternatively, a high-dose of a quality vitamin D supplement measuring 5,000 international units is adequate, but always take it along with vitamin K2, which helps the body process calcium properly to avoid overdose problems. Our body does not store vitamin C, so we need at least 2,000 milligrams daily to maintain
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Magnesium, the Master Mineral From 70 to 80 percent of mankind is deficient in magnesium, which has been connected with prevention of degenerative diseases and mental health and is often the missing mineral in an individual’s wellness equation, according to Enviromedica’s Ancient Minerals. It also regulates muscle function, including those in the upper throat involved with apnea. Organic foods and farmers’ market offerings may have higher levels of magnesium, especially those packed with green chlorophyll. Liquid chlorophyll is available in most health stores. Start by drinking one glass (250 milliliters) per day for a week, and then take two tablespoons daily. Spinach, chard, pumpkin seeds, yogurt, kefir, almonds, black beans, avocados, figs, bananas and dark chocolate (avoid brands with white sugar) are good sources.
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Helpful Natural Medicines ■ Just before bedtime, consume one teaspoon of olive oil (or organic honey) combined with three drops of lavender essential oil. ■ Supplement with serotonin precursor 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), which complements magnesium.
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he right natural pillow is a key component to restful sleep. In fact, pillow comfort and support are as critical to good sleep as the proper mattress. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) (SleepFoundation.org), 91 percent of Americans say that a good pillow is key to their sleep quality. Investing in a high-quality, supportive pillow can be transformative, both personally and professionally. The RAND Corporation calculates that poor sleep among U.S. workers annually costs the U.S. economy some $411 billion. Replace old, worn-out pillows. Pillows can harbor dust mites and their excrement, dead skin cells and bacteria that can exacerbate allergy symptoms. If a pillow is clumping, losing support or yellowing, replace it, says Michelle Fishberg, co-founder of sleep wellness company Slumbr (Slumbr.com). “Quality, properly sourced, down and feather pillows can be comfortable for those that like classic, soft pillows. Buckwheat and natural latex pillows each have unique qualities promoting baranq/Shutterstock.com
good health. A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that vitamin C can reduce damage caused by sleep apnea. High-content foods include bell peppers, dark leafy greens, kiwi fruit, broccoli, berries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, peas and papayas.
better sleep. Buckwheat is therapeutic for back pain, all-natural and hypoallergenic, and reduces snoring for some,” advises Fishberg. Pillow care. The NSF suggests using pillow as well as mattress protectors; PureCare mattress (PureCare.com) is their official source including a range of down pillows and its MiteTight protector. Organic cotton covers are kind to people and the planet. Slumbr.com likewise advises using a protective cover to extend pillow life. Don’t dry clean pillows, because chemicals and heat can do damage. A down pillow can be washed, but it’s best to have it professionally cleaned by a down specialist every three to four years. Or wash them at home no more than twice a year on the delicate cycle, alone in a large or commercial washing machine, to avoid breaking down the down’s natural oils and structure. Latex pillows can be occasionally hand-washed with mild detergent and air-dried flat. Don’t wash buckwheat pillows—if the hulls get wet, pour them into a fine mesh bag and air-dry them in the sun.
■ One of the best pure sources of omega-3—a top remedy for sleep apnea by protecting cells from stress— is krill oil (Alternative Medicine Review). Sleep apnea causes longterm oxidative stress and puts severe demands on the body, which is thought to deplete omega-3 levels. Lloyd Jenkins is a certified naturopath native to Canada and owner of the Budwig Cancer Clinic, in Malaga, Spain. He’s the author of seven books and many articles on treating common diseases using natural therapies. NaturalAwakeningsSA.com
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The Rise of Pop-Up Organic Dining by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist
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he flip side of enjoying farm to table is taking the table to the farm. Socalled “pop-up feasts” are booming at farms throughout the country during growing and harvest seasons. While the format varies, dinners are typically hosted on working rural or urban farms, last about three hours and include aperitifs and a tour before the meal. Wine pairings or beer tastings and live music may be among the enticing activities offered. Gabriele Marewski, owner of
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Paradise Farms, near Miami, Florida, was a pioneering forerunner of the trend. For 10 years prior to retirement, she hosted more than 50 chefs, served thousands of guests an organic Dinner in Paradise and raised more than $50,000 for area charities. Periodic onsite dinners continue (ParadiseFarms.net). “Many chefs are active in farm-totable dinners on the West Coast. We also see participation among wineries, orchards, cheese makers and breweries,”
says A.K. Crump, CEO of TasteTV, in San Francisco, which also supervises PopUpRestaurants.com. “People like to meet the meal maker and know more about the origin of what they eat.” “I started Dinner on the Farm nine years ago to create unique experiences that connect people to the places their food is grown and the people that grow them,” says Monica Walch, whose popup dinners are served picnic-style for friends and families that bring their own tableware. Her company’s Midwest events, usually offered on Minnesota and Wisconsin farms, always feature local chefs, food ingredients and breweries (DinnerOnTheFarm.com). “There’s nothing like being comfortably seated in the field where your food is growing and having the opportunity to enjoy it just hours after it’s been picked. Then, add in oneon-one conversations with your chef, brewer and farmer, as well as likeminded community members,” says Walch, who grew up on an organic dairy farm in Minnesota. Setting the bar for high-end, white tablecloth, adults-only communal events, Outstanding in the Field tours the country to offer a taste of fresh, local cuisine prepared by top regional chefs. They’re known for serving meals on long tables set up in fields on prairie ranches, in olive groves or fruit orchards, as well as at urban rooftop farms or near vegetable row crops. “Our mission is to get folks out to the farm and honor the people whose good work brings nourishment to the
table,” says organization founder and chef/artist Jim Denevan. More than 90, five-hour events that include appetizers and a guided farm tour are being held all the way through November in more than a dozen states (see OutstandingInTheField.com). “Some of our most popular events feature farmers of the sea, and are set alongside the ocean or other bodies of water,” says Lisa Supple, publicist for the company. “They feature local fisher people and oyster and abalone farmers.” “Epicurean San Diego offers popup farm dinner events at Dickinson Farm, in National City, California,” says owner Stephanie Parker (EpicureanSanDiego. com). “We strive to completely source our produce from the farm.” The veteran-
Wine Tasting, now in its seventh year (Tinyurl.com/Foodshed-AllianceFarm2Fork). It’s held at the Alba Vineyard, in Milford, New Jersey, which practices renewable viticulture. “We already have eight chefs lined up to prepare an eight-course, locally sourced, wine-pairing dinner served among the vines,” says Kendrya Close, executive director of the alliance. Expert winemakers select each course’s pairing. “We’re proud to be the hardworking roadies that set the stage for America’s rock star farmers,” says Denevan. John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, Wisconsin. Pizza on the Farm event at Dream Acres, served by a waiter on stilts, in Rogers, Minnesota.
MooGrass Band performance at Dinner on the Farm event at Sandhill Family Farms, in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
owned, certified organic Dickinson Farm features heirloom fruits, vegetables and herbs grown on a large city lot. “We have focused on urban farms to inspire more people to grow their own food and to show that you don’t have to live on a huge piece of property in the countryside,” Parker says. Some pop-up feasts are managed directly by local farmers in partnership with lead chefs. Others serve as annual fundraising events, like The Foodshed Alliance’s Farm to Fork Dinner and
Guests enjoy appetizers and cocktails at a Dinner on the Farm event at Primrose Valley Farm, in New Glarus, Wisconsin.
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How Changing Your Thinking Changes Everything by April Thompson
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or 40 years, Social Psychologist Ellen Langer has conducted pioneering research on the power of our minds to shape health and well-being. Langer’s work demonstrates that changing what we think and believe can transform not only our experiences, but also our bodies—a once-radical idea now common among neuroscientists. Her unconventional experiments often involve mind tricks: taking elders’ subjective thoughts back 20 years to reverse objective metrics of aging; fostering weight loss in a group of hotel maids by simply suggesting that
their jobs qualify as exercise; and even changing blood sugar levels in diabetics by speeding up or slowing down perceived time during a video game session. .......Affectionately dubbed the “Mother of Mindfulness,” Langer was the first female professor to earn tenure in Harvard University’s psychology department. A prolific writer and scientist, she has authored more than 200 related articles and 11 books, including Mindfulness; The Power of Mindful Learning; On Becoming an Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity; and
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Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility. Langer lives, paints, works and observes the world from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Learn more at EllenLanger.com.
What is mindful learning, and how can we best practice it? All learning is mindful; the only way to learn is by noticing new things. When we stop observing and get into our heads, wondering if that answer was right or if we responded quickly enough, we exit learning mode and enter mindlessness, where no learning can really take place. Part of what makes travel exciting, for example, is that we are primed to experience new things and pay attention to them, but actually, newness surrounds us at all times, no matter where we are. What makes us mindless is the mistaken notion of already knowing, when everything is always changing.
What techniques, with or without meditation, can we adopt to change our mindset and mental habits to reduce stress and increase health and happiness? Most mindlessness occurs by default, rather than design. If we all realized that through mindfulness we could look better, feel better, be better received and do better things—all claims that are supported by scientific research—it wouldn’t be hard to choose. Meditation is essentially a tool to lead you to the simple act of intentional noticing, but many routes lead to that destination. One way to learn mindfully is to learn conditionally; to see the world as “it would seem that” and “could be,” which is very different than “it is.” If we recognized that evaluations occur in our heads rather than the external world, much of our stress would dissipate. Negativity and stress are typically a result of mindless ruminations about negative things we think are inevitable. If we simply ask ourselves why the dreaded event might not occur, we’d be less stressed. Next, if we ask ourselves how it may actually
be a good thing if it does happen, again stress would diminish.
How do the mental constructs we attach to our experiences affect outcomes of health and well-being? Mental constructs are positions we consider as accepted certainties. When a physician makes a diagnosis, most people take it as a certainty and behave accordingly. Assuming that pain, decline or failure is inevitable can cause an individual to give up hope of complete recovery. But science only suggests probabilities, and if we understand this, we’ll go to work on a solution. We have a tremendous amount of control over our health that goes untapped. Placebos are today’s strongest medications demonstrating this fact. Initially, placebos were frowned upon by the pharmaceutical industry because a drug couldn’t be brought to market if a placebo was just as effective. When someone gives you a pill and you get better not because of the pill, but because of your beliefs about it, you realize that what stands in the way of healing is your own mindset.
How have you seen these principles play out in your own life? My fascination with the ability of our mind to change our health began when my mother’s diagnosed metastasized breast cancer disappeared, a fact the medical world could not explain. Since then, my own prognosis related to a smashed ankle from a Beth Israel teaching hospital physician with the Harvard Medical School, stating that I would always walk with a limp and never play tennis again, has been completely overturned. My mission coming out of these two experiences is to determine how we can apply our mental capacities to increase control of our health and well-being. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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Fresh Looks at Autism Focusing on a Child’s Optimal Potential
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new paradigm shift regarding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) centers on evolving beliefs about the possibilities for those living with autism, as well as the unimagined brilliance they possess and their need for supportive help. Everyone can benefit from the results of hands-on research and experience by parents and caregivers
that are finding nontraditional ways to help special needs children deal with issues related to emotional and cognitive detachment and isolation. Momentum for this major shift in perspective is fueled by young adults that are telling their encouraging stories online and in books such as Carly Fleishman’s Carly’s Voice.
Parents of the one in 45 children diagnosed with ASD know that their lifetime commitment requires extraordinary courage, perseverance, patience, determination, emotional strength, outside-the-box thinking and unconditional love. These parental characteristics are most cited by those that have mastered related developmental disorders, which they now regard as gifts, because they are thriving. Dr. Andrea Libutti, author of Awakened by Autism: Embracing Autism, Self, and Hope for a New World, offers her insights for understanding the multifaceted nature of autism and the need for a personalized plan for healing. Janice Vedrode, a special needs coach, consultant and child advocate in Saginaw, Michigan, founded Spectrum Speaks and writes at JaniceVedrode. com/blog to inform parents about numerous issues regarding ASD. “Because I live in a town that didn’t have an existing support group for parents with ASD children, I took it upon myself to get the ball rolling and advise parents that they need to build a dream team—doctors, therapists, special needs teachers, spiritual community, friends and family—that will make sure their child succeeds and lives a happy and successful life,” says Vedrode. Wanting to help both their
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own two sons with developmental disabilities and others, Boaz and Minerva Santiago, residents of Pembroke Pines, Florida, became early trailblazers ushering in the selfemployment movement for special needs individuals. Their Picasso Einstein online educational platform at SelfEmploy.org has launched the #JobCreators Bootcamp Training for parents and professionals and the #JobCreators Integration Program that collaborates with organizations, financial institutions and government agencies. “If you focus on pursuing a business for your child for the sake of their independence, you won’t get caught up in only the business and money aspects. Self-employment allows even greatly impaired individuals the maximum opportunity to experience independence, not just in the present, but for the rest of their lives,” says Boaz. He cites an example of a young boy with an avid interest in folding clothing. His parents learned how to create a meaningful job for him by creating a simple small laundry
CHECK IT OUT: Tinyurl.com/ Chris-Varney-Talk Tinyurl.com/ KerryMagroTalk business from the family garage. Although at the beginning he was only asked to fold clothing (which he already expressed interest in), his father now accompanies him around the neighborhood to pass out business cards and promote his service. Being in business has helped him grow as a person. “Begin by assuming your child is competent and make it possible for them to follow their passion and create a future they can be proud of,” says Boaz. Shining lights are leading the way. With her father’s help, Carly Fleishman, diagnosed at the age of 2 with nonverbal severe autism, wrote a book by striking one computer key at a time that described living in a mind and body afflicted with this condition.
Still nonverbal, she hosts a YouTube radio show on which she interviews celebrities via a device that turns keystrokes into verbal language. Kerry Magro, with Autism Speaks, a research and advocacy organization, answered the question, “What Happens to Children with Autism When They Become Adults?” in his TEDx talk, one of his many media ventures. Chris Varney, an “I can” advocate for children’s rights, won rave reviews for his TEDx talk, “My Unstoppable Mother Proved the Experts Wrong.” Such powerful stories specifically relate how parents, grandparents and helpful friends forged networks that freed them and their afflicted children of the inhibiting stigma of autism and enabled them to realize their fullest potential. A bedrock philosophy in supporting ASD and other special needs children is to assume they are competent and learn to see them through God’s lens, rather than the lens of the world. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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Help for Injured Wildlife Caring Rehab Gives Them a Second Chance
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eeing lost, injured or orphaned animals is heartbreaking, but unless a wild animal is in immediate danger from prey or traffic, it’s best to wait and observe. Mothers forage for food and return to the babies intermittently. If in doubt, call a wildlife rehabber for advice. “Rehabilitators are trained, tested, licensed, take continuing education courses and file annual reports. All care provided must meet government standards,” says wildlife rehabilitator Regina Whitman, of Queen Creek, Arizona, via her Desert Cry Wildlife website. She rehabs rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, skunks, baby javelina and coyote pups. The Dan & Dianne May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Lee’s-McRae College, in Banner Elk, North Carolina, is the only college program in the U.S. that allows students to work hands-on with veterinarians in the rehab center. “We see native species of reptiles, raptors, songbirds and mammals like eastern gray squirrels,” says Jenna Glaski, a program senior mentor. “When fawns and bobcats are orphaned, it’s usually because the mother has been hit by a car or shot.” In the Georgetown area, South Carolina Coastal Animal Rescue and Educational Sanctuary (SC-CARES) rehabbers care for injured wildlife and other animals. Miss Belle—a doe that was trapped in fencing and temporarily 24
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paralyzed trying to get free—received physical therapy and is expected to make a full recovery. Founded in 2004 by Kevin Barton and Linda Schrader, the Wildlife Center of Venice, serves Sarasota and Charlotte counties. Its five acres offers hutches, barns, habitats for squirrels and raccoons, an aviary and a pond for waterfowl. In 2015, volunteers rescued eight striped skunks. Because these mammals are slow and have poor eyesight, wide roads are especially hazardous as they move through diminishing habitat. Skunks eat insects, grubs, rodents, moles and snakes. Paul and Gloria Halesworth specialize in hummingbirds at Wild Wing Rehab Hummers & Songbirds, in Ahwatukee, Arizona. “Hummingbird babies require a special formula we import from Europe. A body temperature of 105 degrees causes casual rescuers to think they’re overheated. They pant like dogs if too hot; otherwise, they’re okay,” Paul says. If a nest is found on the ground, reaffix it in a tree. “Duct tape works,” he says. “Mom will find them.” Released birds are taken to the Desert Botanical Garden, in Phoenix. Rehabbing owls costs significantly more, up to $800 from hatchling to release. The Halesworths refer owls to another rehabber that annually cares for about 500 owls.
In Fort Gratiot, Michigan, Back 2 the Wild Rehab rescues all kinds of wild animals. In February, two geese were stuck in a frozen river. Firefighters freed the birds and rehabbers checked them for frostbite. One goose died, but the other was released after the next storm passed through. The Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary, near McCall, Idaho, accepts orphaned bear cubs. Tapping into three decades of research reported by program supervisor Jeff Rohlman, they are vetted and put into a two-acre enclosure to learn to live in the wild until they are old enough for release. Most arrive undernourished and dehydrated; if separated from their mother, they don’t know how to feed themselves or when to hibernate. Dreamcatcher Wild Horse & Burro Sanctuary, in Ravendale, California, doesn’t release rehabbed guests—it provides a lifetime home to roam 1,000 acres in family packs to find their own food and water. Public lands are leased to ranchers for grazing, compelling competition for food between livestock and wild animals, so this is a safer option; the sanctuary also advocates protection of resident mountain lions, badgers, coyotes, hawks and eagles. Barry and Maureen Genzlinger, founders of the Vermont Bat Center, in Milton, have rescued and released more than 125 bats since Barry became a licensed bat rehabilitator for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department in 2013. “We have one bat that lost 95 percent of the skin on a wing,” he says. “After three months, most of it has grown back. In two more months, it should be fine, just in time to hibernate.” Bats can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour. While some are considered a nuisance, each rescued animal has a place in the overall eco-system. Following the good Samaritan rule allows casual rescuers to keep an animal only long enough to safely transport it to a rehabilitator. Rescue operations always need volunteers to donate time or money to help the cause. For creatures, staying with a healing friend can help but there’s no place like home. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
calendarofevents TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 San Antonio Film Festival—Aug. 1-6 at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. Enjoy six days of films from around the globe during the 23rd Annual San Antonio Film Festival. Includes more than 100 films, plus free workshops. www.safilm.com. Rita’s on the River 80s Yappy Hour—6-8pm at Rita’s on the River, 245 E. Commerce St., Ste. 100. Rita’s new “Yappy Hour” is a happy hour for you and your pup to enjoy, with its own doggy menu. This special Yappy Hour is taking you back in time with an 80s inspired theme, with a costume contest, specials, giveaways and more. www.bringfido.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 Ford River Race—7am-12pm at Margaritaville at the River Center, 849 E. Commerce St. Enjoy a race downtown on the San Antonio River Walk. The 49th annual canoe race challenge is open to everyone. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com. Dog Days of Summer—9am-5pm Aug. 5, 6 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl. Bring your four-legged friend and explore the garden. Cost is garden admission plus $5 donation per dog (on a leash) that will go toward local animal friendly charities. Members enjoy free admission + $5 donation per leashed dog. www.sabot.org. All About Bats—9-11am at the Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy. Learn about the bats and Bracken Cave in this presentation from Fran Hutchins, Bat Conservation International’s director of Bracken Cave. A kidfriendly activity is included. Free and no registration is required. A donation to the PHP Conservancy of $3/person or $5/family is suggested. www. philhardbergerpark.org. Unlimited Thought’s Body-Mind-Spirit Fair: 30th Anniversary!—10am-6pm Aug. 5, 12-6pm Aug. 6 at the Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center, 5525 Blanco Rd. Enjoy this special anniversary edition of the center’s monthly fair. Free admission, free hourly lectures. www.unlimited-thought.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 The Tea House—2-3:30pm at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl. Interested in hosting a tea party and looking for ideas? Join Dave at the garden for demonstrations, with planning and service tips. Dave will pair recipes with tea, wine and coffee for participants. $25 ($22.50 members). www.sabot.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 7 Animal Botanical Special Needs Summer Camp (for ages 12-18)—Aug. 7-11 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl. This multi-themed, five-day camp is for young people with special needs. Animal Botanical activities include education about animals and plants living in the garden, crafts, exercise and music. $172 for members or $190 for non-members. www.sabot.org. Nature’s Garden Summer Camp (for ages 7-10)—8:30-11:30am Aug. 7-11 at Phil Hardberger Park East, 13202 Blanco Rd. Spend a week
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 Mindful Wellness Workshop—6:45-7:45pm for four Wednesdays beginning Aug. 9 at the Hands N Harmony Wellness Center, 2041 Universal City Blvd. This four-week workshop teaches techniques to improve your mental well-being including walking meditation, sitting meditation and coloring mandalas, to name a few. $100 prepaid; $120 at the door. www.handsnharmony.massagetherapy.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 B.I.G. Salsa Festival—Aug. 10-13 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 E. Market St. Each night is packed with dance performances from around the world, concerts and music from the old and new, and social dancing into the early morning hours. During the day, experience workshops from some of the best instructors and choreographers in the industry, or just sit back and enjoy the performances and concerts from the VIP area. www.bigsalsafestival. com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 Mason Jars and Cultivars—6:30-9pm at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl. Chef Dave will demo mason jar cocktails with the help of Edwards Ridge Distillery. Sample paired recipes perfect for the driveway, tailgate party or in front of the big screen. $25 ($22.50 for members). www. sabot.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 Culinaria’s Restaurant Week—Aug. 12-26 at various restaurants. Restaurants will offer special three-course prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner throughout the city. Make your reservations and experience lunch and dinner with two tiers to choose from: Tier 1: $15 lunch and $35 dinner, or Tier 2: $10 lunch and $25 dinner. For a list of restaurants, visit www.culinariasa.org. Scavenger Hunt—9-11am at Phil Hardberger Park East, 13202 Blanco Rd. Using Leave No Trace principles, look for plants and wildlife along the trails. This self-paced program is a great chance for families, scout troops and nature groups. Scavenger Hunt checklist is provided. Free and no registration is required. A donation of $3/person or $5/family is suggested. www.philhardbergerpark.org. Back-to-School Supply Sale—9am-12pm at the Jones Building behind the McNay Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. Stock your shelves with surplus art supplies and other goodies from past McNay programs. Items include found objects, paper, paints, costumes and more. Proceeds support education programs. www.mcnayart.org. The Art and Science of Pressing Plants—9:3011am at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl. This class will briefly explore the history and reasons to press plants. Participants will also learn the process of assembling needed materials, selecting and preparing plants for pressing, monitoring the drying progress, and preserving
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 Wholistic Festival—11am-5pm at the Holiday Inn, Airport International, 77 NE Loop 410, just west of Jones Maltsberger Road. Free admission, free parking to participate in this festival featuring 40+ exhibitors. www.wholisticfestival.com or 210334-0782.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 Summer Jazz Concert and Lunch—12:30-3pm at the McNay Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. Enjoy the Jim Cullum Jazz Band. The concert is free with museum admission. Box lunches are available from Fresh Horizons Catering and the Jingu House, and are $13 for members or $15 for non-members. www.mcnayart.org. Sprouts and Spritzers—1-3pm at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl. Chef Dave is hosting a new series focused on sparkling wine cocktails with strong botanical flavor profiles. Join Dave to explore use of fresh herbs in three variations of a popular cocktail, and sample hors d’oeuvres paired to each cocktail demo. $25 ($22.50 for members). www.sabot.org.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 Children’s Fall Vegetable Garden Fall Program—8:30-11:30am Tuesdays Aug. 22-Dec. 3 at the Voelcker Homestead (Phil Hardberger Park East), Salado Creek Greenway, 13202 Blanco Rd. Set at the park’s historic Voelcker Homestead, the Children’s Vegetable Garden is a place for children ages 7 to 14 to get their hands dirty as they learn every aspect of gardening, from planting to harvesting. Guardian orientation begins Aug. 15. $75 per plot; up to three children in a family may share a plot. www.philhardbergerpark.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 (Fredericksburg) Messina Hof Hill Country Sunset Harvest Festival—6-10pm at Messina Hof Hill Country, 9996 US-290 in Fredericksburg. Enjoy a fun-filled day of picking and stomping the grapes that go into making Messina Hof’s award-winning port. Stay for the Hill Country Big Kahuna Contest, barrel tasting and special harvest meal. $15-55. www.mesinahof.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 Nature Walk: Invasive Plants—8-11am at Phil Hardberger park’s Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy. Learn how invasive plants threaten our native landscapes. Rachel Cywinski shares her knowledge of invasive plant specimens, followed by a short walk to identify invasive plants around the savanna and adjacent areas. Free and no registration is required. A donation of $3/person or $5/family is suggested. www.philhardbergerpark.org. (Fredericksburg) Messina Hof Hill Country Daytime Harvest Festival—9am-1pm at Messina Hof Hill Country, 9996 US-290 in Fredericksburg.
Bring the family out for a fun-filled day of picking and stomping the grapes that go into making Messina Hof’s award-winning port. Stay for the Hill Country Big Kahuna Contest, barrel tasting and special harvest brunch. $15-55. www.messinahof. com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 Monthly Energy Meditation Gathering: Touching the Light Within—8-9am at Jingu House at the San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden, 3800 N. St. Mary’s. Explore beyond your mind, emotions and physical body through pure energy meditation and healing breathwork. Led by Michelle Mullady. $10. www. michellemullady.com.
The Healing Arts Festival & Market—11am6pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8101 Pat Booker Rd. This festival showcases the finest healing arts practitioners from Texas in all modalities. The festival is an official donation drop-off location for the San Antonio Food Bank. Facebook > TheHealingArtsFestival. The Buzz About Watercolors—2-4:30pm at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl. Enjoy this all-level workshop with local artist Lesta Frank that involves creating a bee painting on archival watercolor paper with some mixed media layers. $50 (includes all supplies). www. sabot.org.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 World Heritage Festival—Sept. 6-10 at the historic San Antonio missions, 6701 San Jose Dr. Start your festival with a visit to a new special exhibit, The San Antonio Story, enjoy a sunset picnic that includes locally sourced fare at one of the famed missions, explore the illuminated past at Mission Concepcion, and see the UNESCO World Heritage Site missions on foot or by bike. Free. www.sanantonio.gov/WorldHeritage.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Nia FreeDance Weekend—8am-6pm Sept. 9, 10 at The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson St. 100. Nia FreeDance class and practice focuses on stimulating people’s uniqueness, creativity and self-expression using movement form and freedom. Through dance and somatic guidance, students learn how to intentionally craft multidimensional creativity. $299. www. thesynergystudio.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Jazz’SALive—Various times Sept. 15, 16 at Travis Park, 311 E. Travis St. Enjoy this free celebration of 33 years of jazz in the historic and newly renovated Travis Park. Guests will enjoy live music on two stages, festival food by more than 20 local food vendors, art pieces by emerging artists and wares from local craft vendors. www.saparksfoundatoin.org.
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Recovering in Unity—7pm in the CommUNITY Center, 8103 Broadway. A recovery group based on the 12 steps and Unity principles. Free. unityofsa.org.
Castle Hills Farm to Market—10am-2pm at 2211 NW Military, across from Castle Hills Baptist Church. www.localfarmtomarket.com.
SA Native Plant Society of Texas—7pm. 4th Tuesday. Lions Field Adult Center, 2809 Broadway.
Pearl Farmers Market—10am-2pm at the historic Pearl Brewery, bordered by East Grayson Street and Avenue A just north of downtown. www. pearlfarmersmarket.com. Celebration Circle—11am-12pm at Say Sí, 1518 S. Alamo, 78204. Inclusive uplifting interfaith gatherings open to all. More info at www.celebrationcircle.org or 210-533-6767. Free Sundays at SAMA —10am-12pm at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Ave. Sponsored by the Mays Family Foundation. Call 210978-8100, or visit www.samuseum.org. Free Meditation Instruction—9:30am at the Shambhala Meditation Center, 257 E. Hildebrand. www.sanantonio.shambhala.org. The Rim Farmers Market—10am-2pm at The Rim, 17503 La Cantera Parkway, in the parking lot of T.G.I. Friday’s. www.hillcountryfarmersmarket.org. Parkinson’s Young Onset Support Group—1pm. Second Sunday each month. Free. Sunset Ridge Church of Christ, 95 Brees Blvd. Call Dianne at 210-567-6688.
monday Gentlewellness Qigong—5:30-6:30pm in the Garden Room at The Village at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway. Free.www.gentlewellness.com. Sivananda Yoga—6pm Mondays and Wednesdays; 10:30am Sundays at The Uptown Studio, 700 Fredericksburg Rd. Suggested $7 donation. www.theuptownstudio.com. Awakening Qigong—6-7:15pm. Focusing on healing, awakening and evolving the body, heart and consciousness. 1st class is free. www.daointegrativehealth.com.
tuesday Ashtanga Yoga—2-3pm at University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell. Donation-based class. www. gentlewellness.com. Mellow Yoga—1-2pm at University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell. Donation-based class. www. gentlewellness.com. Qigong for Total Wellness—9:15-10:30am each Tuesday at Dao Integrative Health, 4833 Fredericksburg Rd. Yearlong program for personal wellness enhancement through natural therapeutics. www.daointegrativehealth.com. Main Plaza (SA Food Bank’s) Farmers Market— 10am-1pm. Cash, check and EBT cards accepted. Free Tuesdays at SAMA—4-9pm at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Ave. Sponsored by HEB. 210-978-8100, www.samuseum.org. Free Meditation Instruction—7pm at the Shambhala Meditation Center, 257 E. Hildebrand. www.sanantonio. shambhala.org.
Sketching in SAMA’s Galleries—6-8pm every Tuesday at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Ave. Free. 210-978-8100, www.samuseum.org. Alamo Sierra Club’s Monthly Meeting—6:30pm 3rd Tuesdays at EcoCentro, 1802 N. Main, on the San Antonio College Campus. www.sierraclub.org/texas/alamo.
wednesday Lunchtime Yoga—12-1pm at the Integrative Healing Institute, 7122 San Pedro. Supplies provided; 1st class is free. www.integrative healingsa.com. Mobile Om Yoga (FREE) at Pharm Table—12-1pm at Pharm Table, 106 Auditorium Circle. www.pharmtable. com. Reiki Healing Circle—7-8pm the 3rd Wednesday each month at 3463 Magic Dr. Reiki restores balance and harmony physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Led by Briana Brooks. Free. 210-365-1400. Centering Prayer Spirituality Group—6-7pm at First United Methodist Church in Boerne, 205 E. James St. For more info, 830-249-2565 or jlr8546@ hotmail.com.
Introduction to Sudarshan Kriya (SKY Meditation)—6-7pm. RSVP and get location at www.takeabreathtexas.org, or call Sara at 210-3730660. Free. Tai Chi—2-3pm (Easy/Qigong), 3-4pm (24 Form) at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1018 E. Grayson. Free. 210-226-0354, www.gentlewellness.com. Gentlewellness Qigong & Tai Chi—2-3pm qigong, 3-4pm Tai Chi at St. Paul’s Episcopal, 1018 Grayson. Free. gentlewellness.com.
friday Power Yoga--4-5pm. Taught by a new ACPower Yoga graduate. All proceeds go to Gardopia (www. gardopiagardens.org). A $5 minimum donation is required. Info at www.acpoweryoga.com. Chair Yoga & Qigong—11am-12pm at Pan Am Library, 1122 W. Pyron. Free. www.gentlewellness.com Watersaver Tours—10am. 1st Friday. Tour SA Botanical Garden’s Watersaver Gardens. SABOT.org. Ashtanga Yoga—1-2:30pm at University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell. $5 suggested donation. www. gentlewellness.com. St. Andrew’s Farmers Market—10am-2pm at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 16320 Huebner Rd. www. hillcountryfarmersmarket.org. Gentle Hatha Yoga Class for Cancer Patients and Cancer Survivors—8-8:45am. Reservations required. Free. Northeast Baptist Hospital. 210-297-2627.
Feldenkrais®—1pm at 16607 Blanco Rd., Ste. 1107. The Feldenkrais Method is an innovative system that uses developmental movements to improve and retrain the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems. $12. For info call 210-215-6035.
Parkinson’s Caregivers Support Group—1pm. Every 3rd Friday. Free. Call Dianne, 210-567-6688.
Prenatal Plus Yoga—7:15pm each Wednesday at Tranquil Seasons, 2379 NE Loop 410, Suite 17. Enjoy a gentle yoga class perfect for expecting and new moms. $10. Register by email to ncrawford811@ gmail.com.
Native American Spiritual Drumming Circle—7-9pm 3rd Saturday at Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center, 5525 Blanco. www.unlimited-thought.com.
Tai Chi Principles—6-7:15pm in the Angelique Garden Room at The Village at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway. Taught by Mike Graves. Free. www. gentlewellness.com. Meditation Circle—7:30-8:30pm. Gentle blend of guided and silent meditation offered by Celebration Circle at SA Friends meetinghouse, 7052 Vandiver. Call 210-533-6767 or visit www.celebrationcircle.org.
thursday A Course in Miracles Group—7-9pm each Thursday at the Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center, 5525 Blanco. Seating is limited to eight people. RSVP to 210-525-0693. www.unlimited-thought.com. Live with Nature Nutrition Group—10-11:30am the first Thursday of each month at Eco Centro on the San Antonio College campus, 1802 N. Main. Support/ discussion group focusing on nutrition and health. Free. 210-492-4620. NLP San Antonio Meetup—7-8:45pm 4th Thursday of each month. Discover how NLP can improve your life. Details at
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saturday Transformational Healing Meditation—11am-12pm at the Integrative Healing Institute, 7122 San Pedro. Guided meditation. Attend 4 times and get 5th free. www. integrativehealingsa.com. Free Yoga @ Pharm Table—12:30pm at Pharm Table, 106 Auditorium Circle. Enjoy yoga with Carlos from Yoga Day. www.pharmtable.com. Meditation in the Japanese Gallery at SAMA—10:1511am Saturdays at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Ave. Free with museum admission. Call 210-978-8100, or visit www.samuseum.org. (Boerne) Farmer’s Market at Cibolo Nature Center— 8:30am-12:30pm. Living Dao: A Path and a Practice—10-11am. Open to all. 1st class is free. A practical study of the Dao De Jing and how it informs our daily life. www. daointegrativehealth.com. Pearl Farmer’s Market—9am-1pm at the historic Pearl Brewery, bordered by East Grayson Street and Avenue A just north of downtown. www.pearlfarmersmarket.com. Deerfield Farmers Market—10am-2pm at 16607 Huebner Rd. www.hillcountryfarmersmarket.org. Tai Chi Fitness—8-9am. New class combining short tai chi form with training techniques to improve your overall health and fitness. www.daointegrativehealth.com.
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Classically trained and former emergency room physician offers a full complement of therapies to treat people, taking a whole person perspective. Ask about our Intravenous Nutrition protocol we are using to aid the body in healing itself from the inside out. See display ad on page 10.
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE & HOLISTIC HEALTH OF SAN ANTONIO
Louis H. Esquivel, M.D. Medical Director 3740 Colony Dr., #LL102, SA 210-745-0918 • www.dresquivel.com
Dr. Esquivel is a licensed family physician with more than 25 years of practice experience. His medical practice is known for its unique blending of the best of conventional medicine and holistic methods of healing to promote optimum patient care. Visit his website for more information, and sign up for his free monthly newsletter.
HEALTHY EATING & NUTRITION WHOLESOME EATING
Gluten-Free Bakery and Café 13455 Blanco Road, 78216 M-F 9am-6pm, SAT 9am-4pm www.wholesomeeatingllc.com
We are a gluten-free (only) bakery and café offering breakfast and lunch items. Our items include muffins (banana, sweet potato, pumpkin, chocolate and zucchini), sandwich loaves, dinner rolls, pizza (pepperoni, turkeyroni, cheese, chicken or vegetable), soup, organic chicken salad, sweet breads, paleo cookies, custom cakes and cupcakes, granola, Bullet-Proof coffee, chai and more. Catering is also available.
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Dr. Doreen Lewis 210-764-5731 1004 Central Pkwy S. in San Antonio www.sanantonionutrition.org
ACA Board Certified in Internal Diagnosis, ACA Board Certified in Nutrition, Certified in Acupuncture, Christian Family Chiropractor. We are a full service, professionally staffed, Christian office that utilizes a completely holistic approach to evaluate and treat you.
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Five minutes with your doctor isn’t e n o u g h ; t h a t ’s w h y a n i n i t i a l consultation with Dr. Simone Norris is typically 60-90 minutes. Integrative Family Medicine is committed to bringing you and your family the best value in high-quality, patient-focused, holistic primary care. Dr. Norris and her team combine the best of traditional Western-based scientific medicine with complementary and alternative approaches that allow the body to access its own innate healing abilities. See display ad on page 14.
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Barbara McDermott, BBA CNM, CNHP, CCH 830-832-8304 www.allaboutlivinghealthy.net Boerne, San Antonio, New Braunfels, San Marcos
BRAIN BALANCE
Dr. Zach Petter, DC, and Amanda Petter North Central San Antonio: 1742 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 121 210-620-7378 West San Antonio: 6419 W. Loop 1604 N., Ste. 108 210-620-7378 New Braunfels: 1551 N. Walnut Ave., Ste. 1 830-609-9525 www.brainbalancecenters.com
We offer an individualized, comprehensive, non-medical approach to helping children with neurobehavioral and learning difficulties overcome their unique challenges. Our program has helped thousands of kids reach their physical, social/behavioral and academic potential. Specializing in children with ADD/ADHD, dyslexia and Asperger’s. See display ad on page 21.
DIET & HEALTH CENTER
Beverly Meyer, CCN Holistic and Clinical Nutritionist 210-826-0034 ww.ondietandhealth.com
Feeling wired, tired and overwhelmed? I work with anxiety, sleep, the thyroid and adrenals to help you feel and function better. Improve weight and mood with a hearty, higher-fat diet. Check my award-winning blog, podcasts and newsletter for helpful information on many health topics. In practice since 1985.
HANDS N HARMONY WELLNESS CENTER
2041 Universal City Blvd, Universal City, 78148 210-566-1168 www.handsnharmony.massagetherapy.com We are a holistic bodyworks and wellness center that takes an integrative approach toward wellness. Our owner, Nancy Brewington, has been in the health care field for more than 10 years and has developed a 4-pillar system to treat the Physical, the Emotional, the Spiritual and the Energetic aspects of each individual. As you flow from one part of a healthier lifestyle, it naturally leads to other phases, and the components we offer are part of a larger healthy lifestyle continuum.
LIFE MOTIVATIONS
Elizabeth Keller, NP Holistic Nurse Practitioner 210-473-1619 www.lifemotivationssa.com
Services offered include weight loss with HCG, bioidentical hormone replacement, counseling and life coaching, integrative psychiatry and functional medicine.
THE CENTER FOR COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 7300 Blanco Rd, #503 210-733-0990 www.complemed.net
Experience and care are found within this group of independent practitioners working together with your best interest in mind. Come experience a more integrative approach to care, where an MD, homeopath and psychologist cooperate, and where specialists in nutrition, body work, acupuncture, hypnotherapy and other therapies work together to treat the whole person. See display ad on page 10.
LIFE ENRICHMENT THE CRYSTAL MYSTIC
4703 Shavano Oak, Ste. 100 210-800-2103 www.thecrystalmystic.com
The Crystal Mystic is San Antonio’s newest metaphysical store, offering enchanting crystals, magical jewelry and inner transformation. We also offer intuitive counseling, tarot, clairvoyance, books, incense, Reiki, angelic and spiritual guidance and Shamanic healing. See display ad on page 9.
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REIKI/HYPNOSIS 210-365-1400 www.brianabrooks.net
5525 Blanco Road 210-525-0693 www.unlimited-thought.com
Unlimited Thought, the “how to improve your life” store, has been dedicated to the expansion of consciousness since its inception in 1987. We are a full-service specialty bookstore and learning center offering classroom and meeting room space. The center provides daily classes, activities and seminars and monthly Body-MindSpirit fairs. Affiliated practitioners offer intuitive counseling, telephone counseling, massage therapy and energy work. Come see the Southwest’s largest assortment of books, CDs and audio tapes on all spiritual and philosophical traditions and our large collection of unusual gifts, jewelry, crystals and stones, incense, candles, massage, essential oils and much more.
MEDICAL HYPNOSIS SAN ANTONIO MEDICAL HYPNOSIS
CAROLYN MALONEY REGISTERED REIKI TEACHER
REIKI SAN ANTONIO 210-289-9722 www.reikisanantonio.com
I have been a Reiki Teacher/Sensei since 1995, teaching locally, and an Adjunct Instructor at SAC, Nursing from 1998 to 2011. Reiki San Antonio is built on the principles of ethics, honor, quality and providing reliable service. Our diversified range in teaching continues to grow by following trends, improving our standards, and listening to the students and clients.
Hypnosis is a natural process in which your mind is more receptive to positive suggestion, insight and releasing negative feelings. At San Antonio Medical Hypnosis, we utilize hypnosis to deal with pain control, pre- and post-surgery anxiety, smoking cessation, weight control and more. Call us at 210325-1567 to schedule an appointment today.
Thanks to a collaboration between THSU and University of the Incarnate Word, you can now take classes toward a master’s/bachelor’s degree in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine right here in San Antonio at the UIW Saidoff Center. The next session starts Sept. 1, 2017. Visit www.thsu.edu to learn more. See display ad on page 20.
SPIRITUALITY CENTER FOR PRACTICAL SPIRITUALITY
Opening to a Fuller Life Sue Yeo 210-529-0913
[email protected] www.mindfulnessnowsa.com
Want to reduce your level of stress or enhance the quality of your life? Practicing mindfulness can help you. Key elements of mindfulness training provide you with the skills for a more positive and compassionate response to everyday challenges. Sue provides monthly mindfulness sessions and also is available for one-on-one sessions.
The Living Church of Today 7150 W. IH-10, in the Jefferson Building 210-201-3396 • www.c4ps.org
Replenish, renew, rejuvenate. Join us Sundays 2-3 p.m. The Center for Practical Spirituality (C4PS) practices an extremely positive approach to life, seeking to accept the good in all people and in all life. God is seen as having many attributes, the most important being, “God is LOVE.” See display ad on page 21.
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow. ~Melody Beattie
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We are an interfaith spiritual community that honors all paths to God. When God is the focus of our spirituality, other areas of our lives fall into place. Join us during our Sunday services at 11 a.m. Find us on Meetup and Facebook. See display ad on page 17.
ECKANKAR
Eckankar Center of San Antonio 1603 W. Lullwood (off 1700 block of West Hildebrand) 210-737-6863 www.eckankar-texas.org
Visit www.eckankar-texas.org for information on HU chants, discussions, ECK Light and Sound Services, videos and classes held at the ECK Center and other locations.
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In the Jewish Community Center 12500 NW Military, Rm 229 Rev. Beth Jewett 830-515-0793 www.sanantoniocsl.org
SCHOOLS Auxiliary Classroom in San Antonio 9240 Guilbeau Road 210-901-1234 • www.thsu.edu
Evelyn McNeel, LPC, CCH 147 East Mistletoe Ave., Ste. 106 210-325-1567
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Digital thermography is a “do no harm” approach to breast screening that does not require a doctor’s referral and is totally pain free—nothing touches the body. Early detection is important, and thermography is a great way to help identify an abnormal physiology. When used with other procedures, the best possible evaluation of breast health is made. See display ad on page 23. .
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