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August 2021

Find the Crystal that Speaks to You

Jul 30, 2021 09:31AM

Crystals can be a source of strength, calmness, lovingness or meditation. The uses and energies are endless.

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WholeSun Wellness Seminar

Jul 30, 2021 09:31AM

The whole month of August 2021, the WholeSun Wellness line is 25% off at both Love Whole Foods locations, in Ormond Beach and Port Orange.

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Energetic Bodywork Class

Jul 30, 2021 09:31AM

An Access Bars® energetic bodywork class is being held August 28, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Flagler Beach with event facilitator, Cathleen Connor

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Quercetin LipoMicel Matrix

Jul 30, 2021 09:31AM

By supporting health of cells and healthy inflammatory responses, quercetin supports capillary and blood vessel health. Quercetin also helps support blood vessels by inhibiting blood platelet aggregation, promoting the health of cells within their interior wall (endothelium), and helping them relax (vasorelaxation).

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Think Yourself Happy

Jul 30, 2021 09:31AM

Hello and welcome to our August 2021 edition. This issue is packed with information to help you live your healthiest life, naturally.

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Eat Produce to Lower Stress and Heart Disease

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Research finds that eating one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables a day lowers blood pressure and risk of heart disease, while two cups of fruits and vegetables a day can decrease stress levels.

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Microbiome Linked to Risk of Death from Disease

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers found that greater numbers of bacteria in the gut from the Enterobacteria family increase the risk of death from cancer, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal disease.

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Eat Oily Fish to Live Longer

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

A new large-scale analysis suggests that omega-3s from oily fish may extend lifespan.

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Avoid Air Pollutants to Protect Children’s Mental Health

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Exposure to even moderate levels of traffic-related air pollutants during childhood results in a greater risk of mental illness by age 18, report researchers.

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Avoid Sugary Drinks to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Drinking two sugary drinks per day from ages 13 to 18 increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 32 percent in women by age 50.

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Soil Regulators Soft on Pesticide Use

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

A new study recommends changes in how regulatory agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assess the risks posed by the nearly 850 approved pesticide ingredients.

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Cactus Poachers Are Denuding Deserts

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

More than 30 percent of the world’s 1,500 or so cactus species are threatened with extinction, and criminal scavengers are primarily to blame.

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Superfund Mine-Polluted Stream Restorations See Success

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Large investments made to clean up acid drainage into streams and rivers polluted by toxic metals from abandoned mining sites are yielding success.

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UN Methane Report Faults Big Meat and Big Dairy

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

With livestock contributing 32 percent of the methane footprint, there is a great need to regulate and mitigate methane emissions from global meat and dairy companies.

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Textile Manufacturers Fight Climate Change

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

With a goal of 45 percent reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030, Textile Exchange is pushing for urgent climate action.

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Bug Battle: How to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Mosquitoes aren’t just an annoyance; they can carry infectious diseases, so it’s important to know the best ways to keep them at bay, including natural bug repellents.

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Think Yourself Happy: Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Simple, research-based methods to change our thinking, rewire our brains and ultimately, increase our levels of happiness.

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Well-Being Basics

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Choose happiness by taking these research-supported daily actions to enhance overall well-being.

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Pollinator-Friendly Yards: Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Betsy S. Franz

Create a pollinator-friendly yard with these gardening and landscape tips for choosing native plants, mowing less often, and avoiding pesticide use.

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Preserving the Harvest: Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Preservation techniques to help capture the bounty of the garden harvest or farmers' market hauls through canning, dehydrating, refrigerator pickling, fermentation or cold storage.

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Homemade kimchi with chopsticks
‘Clean the Garden’ Kimchi

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Laurie Neverman

This easy kimchi recipe turns common garden veggies into a spicy probiotic ferment that’s loaded with good bacteria and health benefits.

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Pineapple Tepache

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandor Ellix Katz

Tepache is a wonderful, effervescent, lightly fermented pineapple beverage. It’s made from the skins and core of pineapple, making use of the parts typically discarded.

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Pickled Watermelon Radishes

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Anthony Damiano

Enjoy fresh radishes year-round with this flavorful recipe for pickled watermelon radishes.

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Zucchini Bacon

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Anthony Damiano

This recipe for a vegan take on bacon uses seasoned, dehydrated zucchini strips for a healthy, plant-based snack.

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Water Sports for a Total Body Workout: Cool Ways to Stay Fit this Summer

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Waterskiing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), river rafting, kayaking, SUP yoga and other summer water sports that improve bone density, elevate mood and engage major muscle groups.

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