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November 2021

Solution for Holiday Bloat from Turkey

Beat the Holiday Bloat Naturally

Nov 30, 2021 05:00PM

The holiday season, starting with Thanksgiving, is a time to eat, drink and be merry. When occasional gas and bloating interfere with celebrations, it can be disappointing—and embarrassing. Thankfully, with the help of digestive enzymes, you can still enjoy everything on the table, from the turkey and stuffing to the pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.

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Keeping the Basics in Mind

Oct 29, 2021 09:32AM

Dear Readers, As we enter the season of giving thanks and exchanging gifts, I urge you to consider the value a strong network of locally owned businesses adds to our community.

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Spirit of Harvest Gala Day at Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp

Oct 29, 2021 09:31AM

Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Meeting Association is hosting a Spirit of Harvest Gala Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 13, 2021

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Garage Sale Weekend at the Daytona Flea and Farmers Market

Oct 29, 2021 09:31AM

The Daytona Flea and Farmers Market, in Daytona Beach, will be hosting its next Garage Sale Weekend on November 20 and 21, 2021.

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Stetson Mansion Christmas Spectacular! Holiday Home Tour to Begin November 1

Oct 29, 2021 09:31AM

This award-winning Christmas Spectacular! holiday home tour at the historic Stetson Mansion, in DeLand, kicks off November 1, 2021 and runs through January 22, 2022, with seven self-guided tour times daily.

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Mary’s Heritage Turkeys Now Available at Debbie’s Health Foods

Oct 29, 2021 09:31AM

Debbie’s Health Foods, in Port Orange and Orange City, is pleased to announce that Mary’s Heritage Turkeys are available in both free-range and organic varieties.

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Natural Approach to Relieve Arthritis Pain

Oct 29, 2021 09:31AM ● By Lorenzo T. Phan, DOM, AP

The National Institutes of Health recommends acupuncture therapy for arthritic pain because of its effectiveness and safety compared to many drugs and medical procedures.

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Lose Weight with Small Calorie Reduction

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

A reduction of just 200 calories a day combined with aerobic exercise four times a week produced greater weight loss and better heart health in obese, sedentary adults than exercise alone.

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Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research.

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Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women.

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Oranges sliced in half with strawberries

Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more.

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Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

Exercise, proper diet, low body mass index and abstinence from smoking and drinking correlate with decreased cancer incidence, even in those with a high genetic risk.

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Cross laminated timber

Cross-Laminated Timber Emerges in Sustainable Building

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber (CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to traditional, concrete-based construction.

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Renovating the Recycling Stream

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

Better recycling solutions are being introduced the remove the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier.

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Invasive species plant for sale

Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers.

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Water Shortage in the Middle East

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

The water table in the Middle East is becoming depleted due to persistent drought, high temperatures, poor water management and overuse, and climate change.

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Entomophagy Industry Sees Growth

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

The United Nations predicts that the rapidly growing industry of eating insects (entomophagy) could be worth $6.3 billion by 2030, so bug-based products may soon appear in local stores.

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EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Pesticide on Food

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to neurological damage in children, including reduced IQ, loss of working memory and attention deficit disorders, can no longer be used on food.

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Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastic Exposure

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

The microparticles that result from plastics breakdown are contaminating global waters, air, soil and snow, but with certain steps we can avoid adding to the toxic refuse.

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Colorful butterfly flying towards light, resembling passing over in death

Dying Well: Four Steps to a Good Death

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Proactive, concrete steps that ease dying—getting clear on our values and desires, having important conversations, attending to final decisions and opening to our spiritual process.

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Healthy Brain Strategies: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Linda Sechrist

The old paradigm of inevitable aging and cognitive decline is being shifted by functional medicine experts into a new paradigm based on the brain’s neuroplasticity.

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Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Spirit-infused forms of dancing like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini help us to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force.

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David Crow on the Healing Power of Medicinal Plants

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Randy Kambic

David Crow, author of In Search of the Medicine Buddha and a foremost expert in botanical medicine and other natural health applications, shares the benefits of herbs and essential oils.

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Bedroom decorated with eco-friendly decor

Eco-Decor for the Home: How to Buy Sustainable Furnishings

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

What to look for when shopping non-toxic, eco-friendly home decor items that are built to last and won’t pollute the environment.

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The Healing Power of a Hug

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Hugs have proven power to soothe and nurture us, and it’s not necessary to have another human to enjoy their physical and mental health benefits.

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