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Clinical Hypnosis Institute Adds Online Options Personalized Courses for Hypnosis Certification and Private Sessions Care With heryl Beshada and Frank Garfield of State-Licensed CClinical Hypnosis Institute have been Midwives conducting private hypnosis sessions via the internet for over a decade with clients We offer: worldwide, including England, Australia, n Family Centered Birth California, Michigan, Virginia and more. n Home Birth Now, in light of the statewide stay-at-home n Freestanding Birth Center order, they have added an online option n Water Birth for their hypnosis certification course. This gives students the ability to practice and n Lactation Support interact with each other with supervision n Extended Postpartum Care and ongoing support. The next hypnosis n Birth Doula Services certification course begins on Saturday, June 20. Frank Garfield and Cheryl Beshada Call 248-320-4872 “We have diverse backgrounds with to schedule your decades of experience in this fascinating state-of-the-art therapy,” explain Beshada and complimentary consultation Garfield, both of whom are certified medical hypnotherapists with extensive training in neuro-linguistic programming to enhance language and communication as well as in Offices in the medical applications of hypnosis. “Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation, heightened Macomb and focus and hyper suggestibility where selective thinking can be established. Medical hyp- Sterling Heights nosis, more widely accepted in the medical community now than ever before, includes Jenny Zaner, LM, CPM state-of-the art techniques to alleviate anxiety, manage pain and accelerate the healing ItsYourBirth.com process.” Clinical Hypnosis Institute is a state-licensed school, established in 2001. Contact the institute to learn about fees associated with programs. Clinical Hypnosis Insti- tute is located at 8200 Old Thirteen Mile Rd., Ste. 110, Warren. For more information or to JUNE sign up, call Cheryl Beshada at 586-899-9009 or Frank Garfield at 248-787-7829 or visit ClinicalHypnosisInstitute.com. See ad page 26. Coming Next Month Brain Health Seasoned Perspectives Circle plus: Journey To Health Chakra Launches Seniors Program in Clarkston Healthy Comfort easoned Perspectives Circle, a safe place Foods Sfor seniors (ages 65 and older) to chat and At-Home Workouts to grow personally, will have its first gather- ing on Thursday, May 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The circle will meet at Journey To Health Chakra in Clarkston and will be led by Pat Harris, a wife, mother and grandmother Please with a divine purpose. confirm Erika Arms, board-certified naturopathic doctor and master at Journey To all events Health Chakra, says, “We realized after being open for almost five years we had dozens of before seniors over the age of 65 that needed to be around like-minded people. We then realized attending this community of seniors, both men and women, needed a safe place to have discussions about the mind, body and spirit. An alternative way of thinking might have made them feel out of place, even with their immediate family. The leader of this circle, Pat Harris, has grown into her own gifts of a healer, would consider herself a nature enthusiast and has practiced her own self-healing through nutrition, mind and spirit.” The event is free. Journey To Health Chakra, LLC, is located at 5770 S. Main St., Ste. C, Clarkston. For more information or to register, call Erika Arms at 248-505-8010, email [email protected] or visit JourneyToHealthChakra.com. See ad page 45. May 2020 7 news briefs On Demand / Live Streaming Yoga Natural Community Chesterfield Studio Offers In-Home Alternatives During Stay Home Order Services n response to the COVID-19 closure Essential Services Available and Iof her yoga studio, Santosha Yoga Landscape Designs by Remote Owner Theresa May, E-RYT 500, is of- fering two types of online yoga classes to the community. The first is a series of "on-demand" YouTube video classes. This includes Mixed Level, Vinyasa, Tai Chi Flow, Ba- sic and Restorative yoga. Access is free, but donations are accepted. Visit their video page at YouTube.com/SantoshaYogaMI to view the classes. The second set of yoga classes are live streaming each day, using the popular Zoom app. The cost for the live streaming classes are $10 / day drop-in, or class cards are avail- able. Registration is required at least 90 minutes before each class. For details, schedule, ohn and Liz DeLisle, of Natural Com- and access to the Zoom app, visit SantoshaYogaMI.com. Jmunity Services (NCS), an Ecological Santosha Yoga is located in Chesterfield at 48774 Gratiot Avenue. See ad page 46. Services and Design Company in Royal Oak, are announcing their availability for services deemed "essential" during the COVID-19 shutdown, and their contin- ued ability to provide "remote" landscape design. "NCS is able to provide some essential environmental services in green infra- structure, water, agriculture and natural resources," explains John DeLisle. "Key staff are exempted from State of Michigan executive order (EO) restrictions." NCS can provide these specific roles: • Operational/oversight staff for stormwa- ter management, green infrastructure, and flood control • Operational/oversight staff for forest, permaculture and natural resources man- The most important thing is to try and inspire people agement • Additional field ecological services, as so that they can be great in whatever they want to do. additional EO revisions are released ~Kobe Bryant "Any field work truck will be accompa- nied by an exemption letter and printed COVID-19 best management practices," says DeLisle. During the shut-down NCS also con- tinues to provide "remote" design services for rain and butterfly gardens, plus other native landscape and ecological restoration services. 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8 North Metro / East Michigan MichiganHealthyLiving.com community spotlight Providing East Michigan Communities With Options for Health and Wellness Rebekah’s Health and Nutrition Source Celebrates Expansion Do you have a special he first Rebekah’s Health and Nutrition store Twas opened in 2007 by Rebekah Niman to event in the community? share her holistic approach to health and wellness Open a new office? with her community. Fast-forward to today, and Move? Recently become there are now locations in Clarkston, Grand Blanc, certified in a new Lapeer and, as of early March, Lake Orion. In addi- modality? tion, customers can visit the online store and blog and browse Niman’s own line of wellness supple- ments. A team of natural health experts can answer health questions and suggest products to set clients up for great health. “We believe that there is an integral relation- ship between our health, the health of our planet and the way food is produced," says Niman. "Buy- ing local healthy food is a much wiser choice than Rebekah Niman buying conventional over processed foods that eventually harm your health, ultimately resulting in stress and financial strains associated with preventable illnesses. On top of that, our team is committed to eating the same local organic foods that we promote. Customers come to Rebekah’s to have great-tasting, fresh, nutritious food; to know how it is grown, raised or made; to support sustainable environmental practices; and to support small local family farms. Along with locally grown food and wellness supplements, our products include Charlotte’s Web cannabidiol (CBD) products, 35% food-grade peroxide, weight-loss supplements, natural bath and beauty products and organic essential oils." Rebekah’s has also opened its doors to events related to natural health, such as workshops with local holistic practitioners. As another example, Rebekah’s will celebrate the grand opening of their newest store in Lake Orion with a chamber ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 11, at 4:30 p.m. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. The Lake Orion Chamber of Commerce, mayor, newspaper and TV are expected to attend. To continue the celebration, on June 25 from noon to 5:00 p.m., the store will hold a grand opening party with free health services, such as reiki, massage and . Vendors will be handing out samples and gifts. Both events are free to attennd. Local practitioners who would like to participate in the grand opening as vendors should con- tact Niman directly. Please note that dates are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions. The new Lake Orion location is at 1095 S. Lapeer Rd. For more information, call Rebekah Niman at 810-660-8585. For information on Rebekah's locations in Lapeer, Grand Blanc and Waterford, visit the store’s website at RebekahsPureLiving.com. See ad page 2. NewsBriefs We welcome submissions and suggestions for local news and announcements relevant to the subject matter of our magazine. Local NewsBriefs are published* each month in print and online. For details, guidelines and our convenient online submission form visit our website: NAeastMI.com/newsbriefs MHLAS.com/covid19 *subject to available space and guidelines

May 2020 9 health briefs Consume Date Vinegar to Boost Heart Health and Reduce Inflammation In a study of 76 people with mildly high total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, research published in the Journal of found that consuming 30 milliliters of vinegar made from date pulp and pits daily for four weeks significantly improved total cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride and HDL levels, as well as several biomarkers of inflammation. Dean Drobot/Shutterstock.com

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May 2020 11 health briefs Watch Out: Rapid Weather Changes Boost Flu Risk Rapid weather swings as a result of climate change raise the risk of flu virus infections and epidemics, reports a study from Florida State University and international researchers. Tracing weather patterns and infection rates during a 20-year period in the U.S., China, Italy

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ome 23 million Americans suffer from Foundation, in Oklahoma City. the Benaroya Research Institute (BRI), at one or more autoimmune diseases—a Yet there is hope on the horizon, as sci- Virginia Mason, in Seattle, which works to category comprised of more than 80 entific discoveries unlock important insights advance the prediction, prevention, reversal Sconditions, including fibromyalgia, Hashi- about the manifestation and progression of and cure of immune system diseases. moto’s disease, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis autoimmune diseases leading to new treat- “I’m excited about our progress to- and Type 1 diabetes. These pernicious dis- ments and prevention tips. Evidence is also ward prevention. We are working to under- orders are notoriously difficult to diagnose, mounting around the role of diet and lifestyle stand those tipping points in transitioning even harder to treat and can be debilitating, in autoimmune conditions, giving patients into disease that help us understand who is diminishing the quality of life for sufferers. new avenues for taking charge of their health at highest risk, and helps give very directed Another commonality is the increased instead of simply waiting for a cure. therapies,” says James. prevalence of autoimmune disease in women Autoimmune diseases are chronic versus men; in the case of lupus, for example, and can affect almost any part of the body, Self-Healing from a nine-fold difference. Some early indicators including the heart, brain, muscles, skin, Autoimmunity are that this may be related to a “gene dosage eyes, joints, lungs, kidneys, glands, digestive By her early 20s, Mickey Trescott, of effect”, as men with XXY chromosomes have tract and blood vessels. Each disease carries Willamette Valley, Oregon, was bedrid- the same risk of developing lupus as other its own set of symptoms, but inflammation den and had lost her job to autoimmune women, and women with XXX chromo- is nearly always present, and are all con- disease. At one point, doctors thought it somes (known in medical parlance as “super- nected by how the immune system attacks was multiple sclerosis (MS); she was dizzy, women”) have an even higher risk of autoim- the body’s healthy tissues. “Those shared numb, falling over and slurring her speech. mune disease, according to Judith James, characteristics hold the potential for shared Eventually, she was diagnosed with both chair of the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology treatments, and ultimately potentially com- Hashimoto’s and celiac diseases, affecting Program at the Oklahoma Medical Research mon cures,” says Jane Buckner, president of the thyroid and small intestine, respective- 18 North Metro / East Michigan MichiganHealthyLiving.com ly. 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May 2020 19 diagnosed with MS in 2000. Within three she could take in through her food rather years, despite conventional medical treat- than relying on supplements that she saw ments, her back and stomach muscles had radical results: Her brain fog, fatigue and weakened to the point where she needed a pain went away and she biked around the tilt-recline wheelchair, and by the summer block for the first time in six years. “Taking of 2007, she could no longer sit up. in nutrients in the form of food rather than Though Wahls had been a vegetarian supplements, you get related compounds on a low-fat diet for 20 years, she went back and thousands of others in biologically to eating meat and gave up all dairy, wheat anticipated ratios,” explains Wahls. “I still and grains, but still wasn’t improving. Delv- do take some supplements, but the magic is ing back into the science of her condition, the food.” fizkes/Shutterstock.com Wahls realized that mitochondrial sup- Those key ingredients, says Wahls, port was key, and the speed of her decline include magnesium, zinc, selenium, sulfur, slowed while taking a cocktail of vitamins amino acids, cholesterol, omega-6 and to support its functioning. omega-3s, fats, carnitine and creatine. Her It wasn’t until she took a compre- rule of thumb for daily intake is three cups hensive approach to optimize everything of leafy green vegetables; three cups of

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May 2020 21 ing to James. for decades. “The only forms of treat- ment have been very immune-suppressive Common Links Serve medications that shut down the immune as Research Clues response. None of these medications are There are some clear links between auto- specific, so in shutting down the im- immune diseases, such as the genetic pre- mune response to treat lupus, they in turn disposition that runs in families. “Some- interfere with the body’s ability to fight off one with rheumatoid arthritis may have a infection and cancer.” Researchers are now sister with celiac disease, for example, and honing in on single cells from biopsies one individual may suffer from multiple that indicate which proteins are abnormal,

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May 2020 27 conscious eating Laugh throughout the meal preparation. Dance as you cook. Do the same thing if you live alone.” Preparing food, whether a healthy smoothie or a gourmet weekend dinner for two, is a way to express love for our- selves and others. Baron loves the presence of plants, lovely ceramics and interesting platters and dishes, and notes, “Families can definitely shop, chop, cook and meal- plan together to make the kitchen a fun place to be. Doing these things together is very bonding and sends the message that looking after yourself is important.” Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com Practical Magic Meal prep can be enjoyable and even re- laxing in a calm environment. For Baron, organization is key. She advises, “Having all the ingredients you need and working in a clean space also helps make the expe- Soul Nourishment rience rewarding.” The smallest of kitchens can be The Kitchen As Sacred Space abundant and organized with the help of by Marlaina Donato a little innovation. A simple bookcase can offer additional shelf space for dry goods, n our busy lives, grabbing food on the Fun and Felicity bowls of produce or favorite cups. A small run or eating while standing at the Preparing meals the old-fashioned way end table can hold a favorite tea pot and a kitchen counter is often the norm. Des- can slow us down and foster mindfulness, jar of gourmet dark chocolate. A beauti- Iignating the kitchen as a practical sanctuary ful basket can hold go-to spice jars, and a but Kabatznick emphasizes that cooking and seeing the sacredness of food not only is irrelevant. “Look at the kitchen in terms pretty pitcher near the stove can accom- makes it more conducive to maintaining a of possibilities: ‘What can I create in this modate a multitude of cooking utensils. “If healthy lifestyle, but also gives our spirits space?’ You don’t have to turn into Julia you can’t fit it all out of sight in a cabinet, much-needed satiety. Child,” she says, adding, “You could be get some glass jars, fill them with grains, “If we don’t touch the transcendent— eating Chinese takeout or a prune; it’s all flours and legumes and line them up on emotionally and spiritually—physical about mindset and simple rituals like saying the countertop. It will be neat, and you nourishment won’t fill us up,” says Ronna a blessing, appreciating what we eat as a can see what you have,” suggests Larkin. Kabatznick, Ph.D., former psychological great gift.” Kabatznick encourages everyone In the end, a well-nourished body consultant to Weight Watchers Inter- to eat with dignity, and this includes using and spirit fosters a beautiful life and in- national and the author of The Zen of the good dishes, putting fresh flowers on the spires the same in others. An advocate for Eating: Ancient Answers to Modern Weight table and eating with awareness. supporting the hungry in all communities, Problems. “Seeing the kitchen as sacred Seeing the kitchen as the inspired Kabatznick underscores local efforts and is something that represents gratitude, nucleus of the home, it’s natural to add seeing the big picture of our relationship beauty and blessings.” favorite items like art prints, colorful jars, with food: “Taking out the garbage and Delia Baron, co-author of Better sentimental treasures, dried flowers and cleaning up is also a sacred act if we bring Together Kitchen: Beautiful Recipes to other seasonal delights to nourish daily that attitude into it. Food connects us to Share With People You Love and the host contentment. Conjuring an element of joy the Earth, the moon and the stars. From of seasonal food workshops with partner adorns the mundane. “Put on some music the seed to the truck driver—everything Ronnit Hoppe in Melbourne, Australia, to put you in either a peaceful or joyful and everyone involved—the process of concurs, “The kitchen is often the heart- mood,” says Molly Larkin, author, healing food is miraculous.” beat of the home and the best place to practitioner and blogger at Ancient Wisdom gather, feast, chat and create beautiful for Balanced Living (MollyLarkin.com), Marlaina Donato is the author of several memories and rituals. The kitchen is also in Corrales, New Mexico. “Turn off the books and a composer. Connect at a place to connect to our food source.” TV and give everyone in the family a job. AutumnEmbersMusic.com. 28 North Metro / East Michigan MichiganHealthyLiving.com IrishRoadDental.com

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In-the-Bowl Dressing: Juice from one fresh tangerine Moroccan-Spiced Red 1 part organic apple cider vinegar Lentil Soup to 2 parts avocado oil Dash of sea salt Yields: 4 servings Add avocado oil, apple cider vinegar 4 cups water and salt into a large bowl, swirl around 1½ cup red lentils twice. Tear (don’t chop) lettuce and add 1 tsp sea salt to the preliminary dressing. Squeeze 1 medium-size organic carrot, chopped tangerine juice over lettuce and toss lightly in bite-size pieces until well-dressed. Place strawberry slices 2 soft, dried apricots, chopped, or 1 Tbsp over salad. Sprinkle (don’t toss) flowers golden raisins or 2 dates, chopped on top or artfully place where desired. ¼ tsp ground cloves Serve immediately. ¼ tsp ground turmeric ¼ tsp ground coriander seeds or ½ tsp crushed coriander seeds ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp crushed or ground cumin seeds 2 tsp extra-virgin, cold-pressed olive oil

Bring water, carrots, apricots and all spices and seasonings to boil. Add red lentils, stir once and set heat to low. Cover pot with

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May 2020 31 fit body partially or even completely paralyzed, people who maybe could dance only with their eyes. And yet they danced,” marvels Durham. “Getting the lymphatic system, DANCING TO YOUR endorphins and breath flowing all elevate the body out of pain mode.” OWN DRUMMER Dancing from the Soul All forms of dancing have the capability The Healing Power of Movement to free the spirit and heal deep emotional by Marlaina Donato wounds buried in the memory-holding fascia of the body’s soft tissues. Ecstatic ovement comes in many colors, A Deterrent dance, which has roots in ancient spiritual from modern dance to coun- for Alzheimer’s, practices, is an unstructured option that try line dancing, and there’s Parkinson’s dilutes limiting, self-conscious habits. Msomething for everyone, including those These days, ecstatic dance gatherings have that claim to have two left feet. Dancing is Disease and Cancer been organized in cities around the world. healthy for the heart and improves cognitive Going dancing on a Friday “There’s a vast movement in the function by forging new neural pathways night also proves to nour- dance world that has nothing to do with in the brain. It builds stronger bones, helps ish the brain. A 2017 study performance, but rather, is done for the joy balance and improves flexibility and endur- published in Frontiers of of inhabiting a body in motion. Ecstatic ance. Putting on dancing shoes also has a Aging Neuroscience shows dance is a free-form conscious dance and positive effect on depressive disorders, evidence that dance increases is a vibrant global community for people flooding the brain with endorphins white matter that diminishes who love music and movement,” says that uplift mood and jumpstart with cognitive decline. An Donna Carroll, founder of Ecstatic Dance motivation. Dance has found its older study sponsored by the International, in San Francisco. “When we way into the clinical setting as a Albert Einstein College of can be courageous enough to turn away psychotherapeutic tool for healing Medicine and published in from our cultural norms that say you need trauma, eating disorders and the New England Journal of ‘talent’ to dance, we get a chance to experi- addictions. Medicine spotlights data ence music through our bodies, and it can gathered during a 21-year be quite pleasurable and life-affirming. period and reveals that Ecstatic dance is one of the most effective regular social dancing methods to return to what matters, to our Dancing, in essence, is for can reduce the risk for bodies, to our ‘home’, and is accessible for everyone. “Dance is a human right, dementia in seniors by people of all abilities.” Luis Molinero /Shutterstock.com a feature of almost every 76 percent. In her artistic sphere of performance culture in the world, “A number of peer- art, Durham has seen her students blos- and our natural reviewed research studies som from the inside-out. “They are able inclination to dance point to dance’s ability to to connect with the deep wisdom in their is one of the things improve motor skills and bodies, thereby releasing old energetic that makes us human,” function of people living wounds. Depression and anxiety are says David Leventhal, pro- with Parkinson’s disease—bal- relieved during dance because you are so gram director of Dance for PD, ance, gait and tremor. Dance is consciously consumed with the present a nonprofit Parkinson’s Disease expressive, giving people a creative moment of the steps and the music. Danc- program of the Mark Morris Dance voice when it feels that their capacity ers will find that they feel more joyful and Group, in Brooklyn. for physical, vocal and facial expression at peace at the end of a dance session.” Valerie Durham, a modern is being taken away,” says Leventhal. For Leventhal, moving the body is a dancer in Baltimore specializing Durham, who worked with patients blessing for all: “Dance should be acces- in the Isadora Duncan technique, at the University of Florida Shands sible and enjoyable to everyone, regardless concurs, “Birds don’t consider if they Hospital Arts in Medicine Program in the of physical or cognitive challenges.” have talent for singing, they just 1990s, witnessed memorable responses sing. They sing because they have from cancer patients. “We danced with Marlaina Donato is an author, composer a voice. Similarly, dance is a right patients who were attached to IVs and and painter. Connect at AutumnEmbers offered to anyone with a body.” those even in the ICU, some who were Music.com. 32 North Metro / East Michigan MichiganHealthyLiving.com healthy kids We want our readers to get to know you and benefit from your expertise.

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Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com integrative, complementary and natural health and wellness in our community. High-quality non-promotional content, blended with articles pro- duced by our local professionals and writers, are what help make Eye Care for Kids Natural Awakenings magazine and the Michigan Healthy Living digital/ A Clear Path to Healthy Vision online presence THE resource for naturally healthy, sustainable liv- by Ronica A. O’Hara ing...in our community.

he blurry distant vision of myopia toys close to their face,” says optometrist Help our readers lead healthier, is a worldwide epidemic. Near- Nathan Langemo, of the Hopkins Eye more sustainable lifestyles. sightedness has doubled in the Clinic, in Hopkins, Minnesota. Being published in one or more TU.S. since 1971 to 42 percent, and in some If myopia becomes severe, it can lead of our departments provides you Asian countries it affects 90 percent of to retinal detachment, premature cataracts with the opportunity to share your teens and adults, reports the American and glaucoma in adulthood, but early detec- knowledge AND bring focus to Academy of Ophthalmology. Eye doctors tion is possible. An Ohio State University you, your marketing/advertising, say the key time to pay attention is during study of 4,500 children found that myopia business or practice. childhood, because myopia and other eye in eighth-graders could be predicted in For details, and to access our style and vision problems can be reversed or the first grade by their eyeglass prescrip- and submission guidelines, visit: stabilized if addressed at an early age. tion. Children at age 6 are naturally slightly “Parents tend to assume that vision farsighted, and those with normal vision are MHLAS.com/write problems aren’t a concern for the young more likely to become myopic later. and healthy, but it’s never too early to A common medical treatment to slow promote healthful habits or to be on the myopia in kids is daily use of 0.01 percent lookout for potential vision issues,” advises atropine eye drops, the medication used ophthalmologist Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., to dilate an eye before an exam. It slowed medical director of the Clearview Eye & down nearsightedness by roughly 50 Laser Medical Center, in San Diego. percent in Singapore children. A new, two- Ophthalmologists and optometrists year study shows that combining the eye recommend having a child’s eyes tested drops with nightly contact lens-wearing at 6 months, 3 years and 5 or 6 years to is 28 to 38 percent more effective. For pre- detect nearsightedness, farsightedness, schoolers with amblyopia, an iPad game astigmatism, “lazy eye” (amblyopia), called Dig Rush was shown to be helpful in crossed or misaligned eyes (strabismus) a University of Texas Southwestern Medi- and other potential problems. “For signs cal Center study. Hong Kong researchers of trouble, I ask parents if they have seen report that 15 weeks of acupuncture beat their child have an eye that wanders or if out eye patches for treating children with the child covers an eye regularly, they are lazy eyes, resolving the condition in 41 per- rubbing their eyes or playing with their cent of cases, compared to 16 percent. May 2020 33 The simplest preventive strategy for up reading brings on childhood myopia, massage each point for five to 10 seconds. myopia may be simply to shoo children but a study of 500 college students that It’s also important to remove house- outdoors every day, including involving heavily used computers found 53 percent hold hazards. Medical emergency rooms them in outdoor sports. Researchers aren’t reporting headaches, 55 percent with increasingly report eye injuries in kids from sure whether it’s the vitamin D effect or burning sensations in the eyes and 48 per- popular toy weapons like Nerf, BB guns and the fact that when they are outdoors kids cent with tired eyes. When kids focus on paintball guns, as well as colorful detergent focus more on distant objects like trees and a computer, their eye-refreshing blinking pods that preschoolers love to squeeze or balls than when reading a book or screen, rate slows from 10 to 12 times a minute to bite, plus aerosol spray from paint, hair- but recent studies in Taiwan and Denmark three or four times a minute, says optom- spray, cleaning products and bug repellants. have verified that more time outdoors etrist Marc Grossman, of New Paltz, New Feeding children the right foods, in- is linked to less myopia. Even sitting in York, author of Natural Eye Care: Your cluding lots of vegetables, fruits and grains, sunlight inside while reading or using full- Guide To Healthy Vision and Healing. also benefits their eyes. The omega-3s in fish spectrum light bulbs is protective, say re- He recommends taking breaks at oil, nuts and seeds help minimize dry eye, searchers. When outdoors, “Make sure the least 10 minutes every hour, using ho- and leafy greens and eggs have the eye-pro- child has 100 percent UVA and UVB sun meopathic eye drops and gently massag- tective antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. protection for the eyes,” advises Langemo, ing the eyes by moving fingers from the including using UV contact lenses. inner corner, around the upper socket and Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health Evidence is mixed on whether close- underneath, stopping about six times to writer. Connect at [email protected].

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If people can’t do everything that needs to be done, what small steps can they take that will have a collective impact? We all need to question what our own limits are, what we can do and then do that with rigor. We don’t need to stop flying, we kpboonjit/Shutterstock.com just need to do it a lot less. I wouldn’t en- courage anyone to suddenly become vegan. I think a better idea is to eat as few animal products as possible, and if that amount is zero, great. If it’s once a week or once a FINDING CALM day, then that’s a hell of a lot better than doing nothing. Rather than measuring the During Trying Times distance from some ethical perfection, we by Laurie Nadel want to measure the distance from doing nothing at all. rom the moment we wake up and We can repeat this technique as long and log on to our day, we are flooded as often as needed. Teachers at Marjory Why is it such a struggle for with news about people whose days Stoneman Douglas High School, in Park- people to follow through on Fstarted off much the same, with an expec- land, Florida, report that this really works climate change goals? tation of going from point A to point B, to for kids, too. I think that if we approach change as if it lunch, to point C and then back home. To heal means to make whole. isn’t difficult, then But something happened. A tornado It doesn’t mean to make something go we diminish our chances of being able touched down in the neighborhood. Or a away. Hardship is part of life’s journey. to sustain change. A lot of the things we train derailed in a cousin’s hometown. Or, Even this global pandemic can serve as need to give up are fun. It’s a shame we like now, an invisible killer stalks the globe, our spiritual wake-up call to learn how can’t solve climate change by not eating threatening to take our life or the life of different spiritual traditions heal from broccoli; we would have done it already. someone we know. life-shattering events. Five gifts offer us Climate change requires a different Within seconds, we are flooded with the keys to wholeness: sort of moral imagination because, realisti- horror and helplessness. Unable to stop n Humility helps us accept what we cally, you and I aren’t going to die because the cascade of acute stress hormones, our cannot change. of it. Human nature makes it more difficult bodies shift into fight-or-flight mode or to have an energetic response for some- leave us frozen like deer in the headlights. n Patience takes the edge off when the thing less immediate. Whether we see what is happening online, hurt lasts longer than we want. on screen or in real time, we feel unsafe in n Empathy keeps us connected for the our own skin. Although disturbing images What call to action would you long haul. like to convey? can be swiped away, when something bad happens to us, we don’t know what to do. n Forgiveness means forgiving ourselves, We have a feeling of helplessness, a feeling We can’t change the channel. our leaders and God. that there’s nothing we can do, but there Even during these tough times, we is a lot that we can do and must do. The n Growth lets us look back with thanks can find opportunities to develop new easiest and most powerful way to begin is for what we learned when the journey strengths and grow individually and with what we eat. That doesn’t mean you of life was anything but comfortable together. To start with, we need emotional become vegan tomorrow, but tomorrow and easy. first aid to help us find calm quickly. We is a wonderful time to start eating fewer can do this by locating the tension points Let’s journey together. animal products. It’s a journey, not an in our body and asking them what color event. would help them feel calm. Then we can Laurie Nadel, a Manhattan psychotherapist, Julie Peterson writes about health and the inhale that color, letting it find its way is the author of The Five Gifts: Discover- environment. Connect at within to soothe our cells, and exhale our ing Hope, Healing and Strength When [email protected]. stress by breathing out a different color. Disaster Strikes. 36 North Metro / East Michigan MichiganHealthyLiving.com natural pet Do you provide This is an evolving topic. As new pet-related natural discoveries and research arise, health services? check cdc.gov for the latest advisories and recommendations. Get published in Natural Awakenings magazine. Gladskikh Tatiana/Shutterstock.com

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