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September 2021

Christmas in September Craft Fair

Aug 31, 2021 09:31AM

Retail therapy alert—crafters and artists, both local and national, return to the Volusia County Fairgrounds for the 32nd annual Christmas in September Craft Fair on September 11 and 12, 2021.

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Positive Thought Alliance Choose to Win Conference

Aug 31, 2021 09:31AM

The Positive Thought Alliance (PTA) Choose to Win Conference will be held Saturday, October 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

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Review of Kimberly David’s Book: The Mountain and Me

Aug 31, 2021 09:31AM ● By Sara Gurgen

The Mountain and Me, by Kimberly David, is a kid-friendly introduction to mindfulness that helps children learn to manage their emotions.

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Explore New Ways to Obtain Optimum Wellness

Aug 31, 2021 09:31AM

Welcome to our September edition, packed with information to help you live your best life, naturally.

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Plant-Based Meals Reduce Severe COVID-19 Risks

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

A study finds that individuals who ate a plant-based diet were 73 percent less likely to contract moderate to severe COVID-19.

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Certain Fruits Can Protect Against Diabetes

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

Research suggests eating two servings of fruit a day lowers the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 36 percent in five years compared to eating less than half a serving.

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Healthy Choices Mitigate Cognitive Health Reduction

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

A survey found that a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment by half, even if a person carries the gene that is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s.

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Lower Pregnancy Risks with a Healthy Diet

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

Expectant mothers that follow a healthy diet lower their risk of such pregnancy complications as gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia and preterm delivery.

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Stay in Tune with Our Body Clock to Sidestep the Blues

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

Research shows that sleeping out of sync with our natural rhythms makes us more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being.

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Wild Bees Thrive on Forest Deadwood

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

Scientists have found that creating deadwood in coniferous forests is a promising restoration measure to promote an abundance of aboveground nesting bees.

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Farm Waste Doubles as Construction Material

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

Agricultural waste (agro-waste) such as manure, leaf litter and crop residues can be recycled into organic and sustainable construction materials, helping to reduce landfill issues.

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Wealth Distribution Linked to Urban Canopies

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

An analysis has found that a pattern of inequitable distribution of trees has deprived many communities of the health and other benefits that sufficient tree cover can deliver.

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Worldwide Shark Extinction Risk

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

A study has discovered sharks to be absent from many of the world’s coral reefs, indicating they are “functionally extinct”, that is, too rare to fulfill their normal role in the ecosystem.

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Artificial Milk is Next ‘Frankenfood’

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

Genetically recombined Trichoderma reesei fungus is producing synthetic versions of dairy proteins casein and whey for an animal-free milk.

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Shedding Light on Lightbulbs: The Ins and Outs of Our Options

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

The pros and cons of incandescent, fluorescent and LED bulbs, with information on costs and proper disposal.

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Art’s Embrace: Healing Through Creativity

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Art can be a powerful force for healing. Throughout America, art’s redemption takes center stage at hospitals, nursing homes, jails, public spaces and homeless shelters.

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Yoga to Heal Trauma: Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Trauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses.

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Foraged Fungi Fare: Cooking with Wild Mushrooms

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

Wild mushrooms, particularly foraged fungi that offer a host of nutritional benefits, can infuse exciting new flavors and textures into familiar dishes.

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Hen of the Woods Steaks

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Alan Bergo

A delicious, meat-free "steak" recipe using hen of the woods mushrooms.

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Sicilian Chicken of the Woods

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Alan Bergo

A traditional Italian preparation for chicken of the woods mushrooms, flavored with wild monarda leaves and served with charred bread rubbed with garlic.

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Healthy Cookware: How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Amy Coyle

From classic pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, here are some basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware.

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Creative Kids: How to Nurture Imagination

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

How parents can provide children an environment that encourages curiosity and exploration to help build the creative skills critical to personal and planetary survival.

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Martha Beck
Martha Beck on Living with Integrity

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Bestselling author and sociologist Martha Beck discusses her new book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self.

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Conquering Chronic Pain: How the Body-Mind Connection Works

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Understanding the mind/body connection is to key for patients seeking healing from chronic pain through holistic approaches.

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Promising Pain Relief Therapies

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Integrative modalities commonly used by holistic practitioners to treat chronic pain.

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