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The Curl Experts 

BY CHADWICK & IGOR 

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WHAT ARE TWO WAYS A GIRL CAN CHANGE UP HER CURLS 

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Steven Dowshen, MD 

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This is 42 

It’s said that the body completely replaces itself every seven 

years. While I don’t know how accurate that is, I am fully aware 

that with every year, my perspective of the world changes. Seven 

years ago, I was living in a completely different state, my children 

were still trying to figure out the things that make them who they 

are, I was about 50 pounds heavier and I’d only been running this 

magazine for a little under a year. Today, I am actually happy to 

be a year older and glad to have enjoyed my life to this point but 

am ready to begin this new chapter. 

I’ve always felt that birthdays are akin to our personal New Year. 

I come up with a collection of goals I hope to accomplish; I have 

a big celebration with my family and friends, and it’s just as hard 

to get used to! And just like every year, I’m prepared to face the 

challenges of my day-to-day life that are bound to arise through 

a multitude of situations. However, I’m also thrilled to have the 

opportunity to confront them because, after each one, I become 

stronger. As for the magazine, I’m going to make it the best year 

ever! 

And, it’s all starting with this month’s brand new issue! We have 

a great selection of articles this month that I’m extremely excited 

to share with you. Our main theme is “staycation.” We have 

amazing, top-of-the-line articles on weight loss, exercise, and 

even on parenting tips. These articles will, hopefully, help those 

of you in need of a little guidance while you start a new stage 

in life, just as I am. I wish all of my readers a Happy October and 

hope you're able to make this your best month ever! 

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EDITORIAL 

CONTENT 

ISSUE 41 

8. 

10. 

12. 

HEALTHY KIDS 

UNITED FOR CARE (U4C) A 

HEALTH FAIR LIKE NO OTHER 

5 WAYS TO BULLY-PROOF YOUR 

KID 

WANT TO BE A BETTER 

PARENT? PLANT A GARDEN 

HEALTHY BODY, MIND & SOUL 

14. 

16. 

18. 

20. 

22. 

ARE YOUR COOL TATTOOS COVERING CANCER WARNING SIGNS? 

IN LIVING COLOR: THE PATH TO A REWARDING LIFE - PART 2 

BIOFEEDBACK THERAPY 

STAYCATION 

ARE YOU AT HIGH RISK FOR CANCER? 

FITNESS & BEAUTY 

24. 

26. 

28. 

INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 

THE NEW ANTI AGING THERAPY, 

THE ORTHOMOLECULAR 

MEDICINE. 

NAKED BEAUTY 

30. 

HEALTHY FOOD 

COCONUT OIL: PASSING DIET 

FAD OR SUPERFOOD? 

32. 

34. 

WHY I CHOOSE ALMOND FLOUR 

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT 

EARTH? 

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HEALTHY SOUL 

FRIENDSHIP 

More and more of us appear 

to have fewer and fewer 

people in our lives whom 

we would consider friends. 

And lest the word friend be left too 

ambiguous, let a friend be defined as 

someone with whom you have confided 

matters that are truly important to you 

within the past six months. 

Researchers cite evidence that Americans 

have a third fewer close friends than just 

a couple of decades ago. More disturbing 

still, the data seem to indicate that the 

number of us who have nobody to count 

as a close personal friend has more than 

doubled. 

The findings hold for both males and 

females. They are consistent for people 

of all races, ages, and educational levels. 

Even within families, the degree of 

intimacy has diminished considerably. All 

this information can’t be good news, for 

it translates into people who feel lonelier 

and more isolated than ever. 

Emotionally healthy people form 

meaningful ties with other human beings. 

They don’t just exchange information but 

share personal things. They talk about 

likes and dislikes, joys and fears. They 

extend themselves to help others and 

know how to accept assistance when 

they get in over their heads. 

When they have important 

decisions to make, they get 

insight and support from 

their friends. 

Everybody needs a handful 

of people with whom to 

connect in these intimate 

ways. Nobody is smart 

enough, strong enough, 

or competent enough to 

negotiate something as 

complicated as this human 

adventure called life alone. 

John Donne protested the idea that men 

and women could function in splendid 

isolation from one another. “No man is 

an island, entire of itself,” he wrote. 

I know. You’re busy! So is everybody else 

– including the people who are healthy 

enough to have emotional ties. You don’t 

have time for the obligations in your life 

already? I understand that excuse too. 

But the issue here is priorities. Which 

is more important? Playing computer 

games or having a friend? Getting a 

bigger house or loving (and being loved 

by) the people in the house you have 

now? Making extra cash or having a real 

life? 

" 

The same research shows not only that 

people have fewer friends these days but 

that more and more of us are feeling the 

need for them. With the circle drawn so 

tiny, people are feeling lonely. Everybody 

needs people to count on. 

If you are one of those people in need 

of friends, the best advice I can give is 

this: Spend more time being a friend to 

someone than in trying to find one. 

Care to guess what sort of 

dividend is returned on that 

investment? 

Emotionally healthy people 

form meaningful ties with other 

human beings." 

By Rubel Shelly 

HEALTHY MIAMI / 7

UNITED FOR CARE (U4C) 

A HEALTH FAIR 

LIKE NO OTHER 

Care Resource, a South 

Florida-based nonprofit 

organization, along with 

Churches United for the 

Prevention of HIV/AIDS, announces 

the 2nd annual United for Care 

(U4C) community health fair. This 

collaborative event will feature a 

variety of activities for families and the 

community including, but not limited 

to free wellness screenings, healthcare 

navigation, HIV/STI screenings, social 

work and behavioral health services, 

spiritual counseling, legal advice, and 

more! Attendees will enjoy 

DJ entertainment, as well as, 

performances by local church singers 

and choirs. The festivities take place 

on Saturday, November 12, 2016 

from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bethel 

Apostolic Temple (1855 NW 119th St., 

Miami, FL 33167). 

United for Care strives to bring 

together community resources 

and those in need to foster healthy 

decisions and lifestyles, as well as, 

provide assistance to community 

members that may be underserved. 

Participants will be encouraged to 

visit every station at the fair and 

complete their “health passport,” 

which they obtain at registration. Each 

participant will receive incentives for 

their participation, and free food will 

be provided. Additionally, certified 

application counselors will be available 

to assist those in learning about the 

Affordable Care Act (ACA), as open 

enrollment begins November 1, 2016 

and ends on January 31, 2017. 

“As the Chairman of Churches United 

for HIV/AIDS Prevention, we are excited 

to collaborate with Care Resource in 

bringing the city-wide Block Party to 

Miami. Through this collaboration 

we prayerfully hope to make a huge 

impact. This will also be a time for 

families to come out, hear some 

music, eat some food and be on the 

pathway to better health. Indeed, it is 

a community fair like no other,” said 

Reverend Darryl K. Baxter of Churches 

United. 

“United for Care (U4C) is a great 

opportunity for residents of Miami- 

Dade to get tested for HIV and other 

STI, and learn about services and 

programs that are free or affordable in 

their area. People who are uninsured 

and need medical care will be able to 

make a doctor’s appointment, and take 

advantage of a free initial visit with 

basic labs,” said Ron Ledain, Director of 

Health Promotion and Linkage Services 

at Care Resource. 

ABOUT CARE RESOURCE: 

Care Resource is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit 

organization and a Federally Qualified 

Health Center (FQHC) with locations 

in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. 

Care Resource provides comprehensive 

primary medical and preventive 

care, including dental care, in-house 

pharmacy services and behavioral 

health/substance abuse services to all 

individuals in South Florida’s diverse 

communities. For more information, 

please visit www.careresource.org, or 

call 305.576.1234. 

ABOUT THE FAMILY 

FOUNDATION, INC.: 

The Family Foundation of Greater 

Miami, a community based 

organization, is dedicated to helping 

prevent the spread of HIV infections 

and improve the lives of those 

affected by HIV and AIDS. The Family 

Foundation was founded in 1990 

by Reverend Darryl K. Baxter and a 

group of volunteers. They provide 

monthly HIV/AIDS outreach projects, 

HIV/AIDS prevention workshops and 

trainings. Their mission is to increase 

the awareness, promote prevention, 

educate and reduce the stigma of HIV/ 

AIDS. 

www.careresource.org 

8 / HEALTHY MIAMI

HEALTHY 

KIDS 

8. 

10. 

12. 

UNITED FOR CARE (U4C) A 

HEALTH FAIR LIKE NO OTHER 

5 WAYS TO BULLY-PROOF YOUR 

KID 

WANT TO BE A BETTER PARENT? 

PLANT A GARDEN

HEALTHY KIDS 

5 

WAYS TO 

BULLY-PROOF 

YOUR KID 

Did you know that 25% of 

public schools report that 

bullying among kids occurs on 

a daily or weekly basis? And 

that 1 in 5 high school students 

report being bullied in the past 

year? 

The good news is that, because bullying 

has made national headlines, schools and 

communities (and even celebrities) are taking a 

strong anti-bullying stance. 

You can do your part at home, too. Here are five 

smart strategies to keep kids from becoming 

targets — and stop bullying that has already 

started: 

TALK ABOUT IT. Talk about bullying 

01with your kids and have other family 

members share their experiences. If one of your 

kids opens up about being bullied, praise him or 

her for being brave enough to discuss it and offer 

unconditional support. Consult with the school to 

learn its policies and find out how staff and teachers 

can address the situation. 

REMOVE THE BAIT. 

02If it’s lunch money or 

gadgets that the school bully is 

after, you can help neutralize the 

situation by encouraging your child 

to pack a lunch or go to school 

gadget-free. 

KEEP CALM 

03ANDCARRY ON. If a 

bully strikes, a kid’s best defense 

may be to remain calm, ignore 

hurtful remarks, tell the bully to 

stop and simply walk away. Bullies 

thrive on hurting others. A child 

who isn’t easily ruffled has a better 

chance of staying off a bully’s radar. 

BUDDY UP FOR 

04 SAFETY. Two or more 

friends standing at their lockers are 

less likely to be picked on than a 

child who is all alone. Remind your 

child to use the buddy system when 

on the school bus, in the bathroom 

or wherever bullies may lurk. 

DON’T TRY TO 

05 FIGHT THE BATTLE 

YOURSELF. Sometimes 

talking to a bully’s parents can be 

constructive, but it’s generally best 

to do so in a setting where a school 

official, such as a counselor, can 

mediate. 

By Steven Dowshen, MD 


HEALTHY KIDS 

WANT TO BE A 

BETTER PARENT? 

PLANT A GARDEN 

LEAVE FLOWERS ALONE TOO LONG AND 

THEY WILT – OR EVEN DIE 

All flowers: delphinium, roses, 

hydrangeas, etc. need water, trimming 

and adequate attention every week. If 

they are ignored too long, you pay the 

price of cleaning up the mess in the 

garden and seeing thriving flowers die. 

Parenting well is a lot like being a master gardener. I 

have learned a lot of parenting lessons tending to the 

perennials in my garden (and I’m not a master gardener.) 

Here are a few of them: 

GET WEEDS OUT BY THEIR ROOTS 

Whether you’re growing finicky roses, 

tender delphinium or indomitable hostas, 

weeds will try to snuff the life out of a 

healthy plant. All flowers are susceptible 

to being attacked by the nasty greens. 

The trick to preventing weeds from 

harming flowers is to dig beneath the 

weed’s roots to keep it from returning. 

Pulling off the top and leaving the roots 

behind (which I have been guilty of 

doing) allows them to rob the flower’s 

roots from vital nutrients. Then the plant 

will limp along looking 

pretty enough on the 

surface for a while, 

but eventually, those 

remnant roots will get 

the best of the plant. 

What weeds do your kids have working in 

their lives that threaten their emotional, 

intellectual or physical health? Some 

weeds might look pretty on the surface 

but make no mistake, if you don’t help 

your kids steer clear of them, they can 

eventually strangle the life out of them. 

Here are the ones that I frequently see 

erupting in kids’ lives: an unhealthy 

friendship, drugs, drinking, kids being 

sexually active, addiction to electronics 

and more. Weeds in your children’s lives 

come in all different forms – so when you 

identify what is threatening your childattack 

it hard and fight for your kids. Yank 

those weeds up by their roots. 

GOOD PRUNING IS DONE WHILE 

PLANTS ARE ALIVE 

I love pruning my plants in the fall. 

Something about clearing dead branches 

and stems feels like I’m ridding my garden 

of toxins. But pruning during the summer 

when the blooms are full and the flowers 

look stunning really bothers me. Cutting 

back something thriving and lovely feels 

intuitively wrong. If you’re a gardener 

you know exactly what I mean. Lop those 

beautiful blossoms off at the right place, 

wait a few weeks – and voila! Bigger, 

stronger and more blossoms grow in the 

same spot that you macerated. 

No parent likes to discipline a son or 

daughter. We want to be nice. We don’t 

want confrontation or arguments and 

wedon’t ever want to feel that our kids 

don’t like us. So we look at them, see 

a blossom or two and think, “Well, at 

least they’re not as bad as their friends”, 

and we leave them alone. Don’t ever 

excuse yourself from healthy pruning. It 

hurts, but that’s what good parents and 

gardeners do to get the best results in the 

future. 

If there is one golden rule that I would 

prescribe to every parent, it is this: the 

more time you spend with your kids, the 

bigger the payoff for them (and you) in 

the future. Period. This is especially true 

if you have a troubled child. The answer 

to an angry teen’s issues isn’t less time 

with parents – but more time. Tough to 

hear, but it’s true. That’s how problems 

get solved. 

We parents are blinded by the desire to 

do more, work more, and expand our 

interests beyond home life and we get 

duped into believing that our kids are 

“just fine” if we spend little time with 

them. Never be duped by the seductions 

around you wooing you away from 

time with your kids. Studies show that 

the average parent spends 43 minutes 

per day with their child and that same 

child spends 7 hours per day in front of 

a screen. Computers, iPhones and all 

instruments with screens can act like 

fertilizer: a little is just fine but too much 

will kill the plant. 

Keeping your 

attention 

focused 

on your 

family helps 

everyone grow. 

Guaranteed. 

By Meg Meeker, MD 


HEALTHY BODY 

ARE YOUR COOL TATTOOS 

COVERING CANCER WARNING SIGNS? 

COVERING UP A PROBLEM 

Skin cancer can occur within a tattoo. That’s 

why doctors recommend avoiding placing a 

tattoo over an existing mole – and thus hiding 

your opportunity to notice changes that may 

indicate skin cancer. 

Another concern is that tattoos sometimes 

result in a bump or lesion that mimics skin 

cancer. Besides potentially ruining the tattoo, 

this type of lesion can so closely resemble a 

type of skin cancer known as squamous cell 

carcinoma that it may require a biopsy. In 

some cases, the lesion may need to be treated 

as a skin cancer, with additional surgery. 

Skin cancer is the most common type of 

cancer, according to the American Cancer 

Society. It is often further categorized as 

melanoma or non-melanoma cancer. Most 

non-melanoma skin cancer is basal cell 

carcinoma, which rarely spreads to distant 

sites in the body, but it can be disfiguring and 

may invade nearby tissues. 

The second most common type of nonmelanoma 

skin cancer is squamous cell 

carcinoma. Both often develop on sunexposed 

parts of the skin, but can develop on 

other parts of the skin as well. 

HELPFUL TIPS 

If you are planning to get a tattoo, 

consider these recommendations from 

the American Academy of Dermatology: 

The social acceptability 

of tattoos has changed in 

recent years. No longer 

limited mainly to sailors 

and bikers, colorful 

and creative tattoos 

have become more 

mainstream. 

But when it comes to health risks, tattoos 

are like real estate: location matters. Doctors 

warn tattoo artists and customers to be 

careful to avoid covering up moles that could 

become cancerous. 

An estimated 40 percent of adults between 

the ages of 26 and 40 have at least one tattoo, 

according to a study from the Pew Research 

Center. Each year Americans spend more than 

$1.65 billion on tattoos from one of 21,000 

tattoo parlors in the country. Indeed, in many 

The composition of tattoo ink has changed 

dramatically over the years. Today, many 

modern tattoo inks (especially intense 

reds and yellows) contain organic azo dyes 

with plastic-based pigments that also have 

industrial uses in printing, textiles, and car 

paint, according to the American Academy 

of Dermatology. As a result, there are many 

unknowns about how these inks interact with 

the skin and within the body and whether 

they are responsible for an increasing number 

of complications. 

As for cancer risk, the good news is that no 

increased prevalence of skin cancer has been 

found in people with tattoos. For patients 

with skin cancer, the inks used in tattoos 

have not been shown to increase the risk 

of recurrence, according to the Skin Cancer 

Foundation. But that doesn’t mean tattoos 

are necessarily completely safe. 

• Choose a professional tattoo parlor 

and a licensed tattoo artist. 

• Insist on seeing equipment in sterile 

packaging. 

• Let the tattoo artist know if you have 

a reaction. If a problem lasts more 

than one to two weeks, see a boardcertified 

dermatologist. 

• Check with a board-certified 

dermatologist before getting a 

tattoo, especially if you have a 

chronic skin condition such as 

psoriasis, eczema, or a tendency 

toward keloid scarring. 

• Avoid tattooing over a mole because 

it will make it more difficult to 

diagnose a problem if the mole 

changes in the future. 

Remember that when it comes to skin cancer 

safety, what tattoos potentially hide is more 

important than what they may reveal about 

your personality and artistic sensibilities. 

By Suresh Ratnam, MD 


HEALTHY 

BODY 

MIND 

& SOUL 

14. 

16. 

18. 

20. 

22. 

ARE YOUR COOL TATTOOS 

COVERING CANCER 

WARNING SIGNS? 

IN LIVING COLOR: THE PATH 

TO A REWARDING LIFE - 

PART 2 

BIOFEEDBACK THERAPY 

STAYCATION 

ARE YOU AT HIGH RISK FOR 

CANCER?

HEALTHY SOUL 

IN LIVING 

COLOR: 

The Path to a 

Rewarding Life 

PART 2 

The Why: 

A 

lot of the participation in unconscious cultural 

habits is biological – which is why I would relate 

digitally connected groups to an organism: when 

we are connected to others, we act as one. That’s 

because we are social beings and biologically, it’s encoded 

into our DNA to follow the group. At one point in time, our 

survival relied heavily on fitting into the group. For example, 

if someone is charismatic, we will more likely follow their 

beliefs and disregard our own knowledge. This is why cult 

leaders are all charismatic. We will also, by nature be more 

inclined to believe authority figures even if our own knowledge 

conflicts. Authority figures meaning anyone with perceived 

status – including government officials, celebrities, or anyone 

well-exposed in media. So without the influence of others, 

you would likely not use much of the media you currently 

consume. It’s a way to be a part of the collective organism and 

when you’re outside it, it feels like you’re disconnecting from 

“the right way to be social.” 

"To stay distracted throughout 

life makes you more shallow, 

like selective feeling or partial 

color blindness." 

So why would we choose to be more “in our bodies” and 

experience all the day-to-day pain? Is there any real benefit? 

What if you like your ego? Why would you want to be bored, 

vulnerable, reflective, or live without the numbing agents? 

Here’s the thing about experiences– when you feel them, you 

grow as a result of them. They change you and give you more 

capacities, moving forward. Pain and stress and conflict is 

how we grow. It is quite literally – the way we widen our scope 

as humans. To stay distracted throughout life makes you 

more shallow, like selective feeling or partial color blindness. 

And the lack of investment in how you feel means a lack of 

feedback about your own understanding of the world – and 

that understanding is vital to knowing who you are. It’s like 

taking a walk somewhere and seeing it vs. deciding you don’t 

want to stray from your front yard. The former gives you new 

understanding of a part of the world you didn’t know existed 

before and your map gets wider. The next time, you will not 

only know where you’re going, you’ll be confident about it 

and can explore a bit further. Every time you go through a real 

experience with your mind squarely inside your body, you get 

stronger, happier, deeper. You can understand more about 

yourself and the world. You evolve in all directions. I mean you 

get smarter, more compassionate, and super powered! Like an 

enhanced version of you. 


HEALTHY SOUL 

In contrast, when you avoid pain or try 

to resist and control your exposure to it, 

the hurt gets worse. When you hide from 

discomfort and try to ignore and numb it, 

it festers and grows more powerful in our 

fear of it– and over time, the sensitivity to 

it becomes a false truth that retards your 

growth and evolution overall. It’s the notlooking-at-it 

that makes that spot softer 

and that muscle never develops. And just 

like a muscle, areas of our self can also 

weaken without use – it creates a habit 

in that it catalyzes more of the same 

style of coping. Like becoming more and 

more fragile or less and less, you. And in 

the act of resisting, we create more pain 

– this is truly where the majority of the 

pain comes from. The fear and the lack 

of control. When we remove the internal 

dialogue around something, it’s not 

nearly as bad in our experience. Kind of 

like the the moment right before you get 

your ears pieced: the anticipation is the 

hard part, then afterwards you’re like, 

whatevs. 

And this is not to say all pain is in 

this bucket. I know that some pain 

is too overwhelming and it feels lifethreatening: 

when you feel so fragile 

that anything could shatter you or so 

in agony that you’d rather be in severe 

physical pain. It’s like sitting in a fire. In 

these situations, sometimes assistance 

like medication or therapy is necessary. 

And it’s not a copout – it’s you knowing 

yourself and trusting yourself enough 

to take the right steps. If that sounds 

like you, don’t second guess 

your mental health 

and definitely see a 

doctor. Regardless 

of whether or 

not you require 

help to 

manage pain, 

know that 

everything 

passes. And 

though it 

feels really 

terrible, 

it doesn’t 

kill you. You move through it. And then 

the next time, it hurts the tiniest bit less 

and you’re a little bit more experienced 

in handling it. And the next time, a little 

less than that. Whether or not you can 

see it with your own eyes, you are always 

changing and growing. It takes great 

distance to have enough perspective 

on your life, so trust that change is 

inevitable when you move through 

difficult times. 

Even if you’re a self-aware 

person, you cannot see much 

of what is going on inside 

yourself – including what truly 

motivates your decisions. 

That is because your survival 

mechanisms are so deeply engrained, 

you won’t be able to identify when fear is 

the underlying motivator. However – you 

can take apart your habits by examining 

your behavior and this is how you 

ultimately change. Once you step outside 

the inner sphere of emotions, you can 

take a highlighter to your behaviors and 

begin to understand how they work. It 

is like a manual workaround that you 

can apply that allows you to consciously 

decide what guides your life’s path. It 

starts when you realize you have a choice 

to make, at all. 

Sarah May Bates 

Founder of Yay With Me a hub of 

practical tools to create change in 

yourself, from Podcaster/Author, 

Sarah May Bates, @sarahmaybee 

HEALTHY MIAMI / 17

HEALTHY BODY 

BIOFEEDBACK 

THERAPY 

Biofeedback 

therapy is a 

training program 

that attempts 

to teach patients how 

to control, through both 

mental and physical, 

involuntary physiological 

processes that contribute 

to painful symptoms. It is a 

mind-body technique. 

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It is used in a bid to manage muscle pain, 

anxiety, high blood pressure, insomnia and 

the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. 

What the majority of these problems have 

in common is that the symptoms can be 

exacerbated by stress. It is for this reason 

that many experts believe biofeedback 

to be helpful, as it is a means for patients 

to improve their overall wellbeing. It is a 

natural technique for stress relief. 

A normal biofeedback session involves a 

trained therapist assessing the condition 

of the patient and then performing some 

tests. Specialized equipment is utilized for 

physiological signs to be converted into 

meaningful information the patient can 

understand. Heart rate, muscle tension, 

brainwave activities and skin temperature 

are the most frequently used tests. The most 

common disorder that biofeedback training 

is used to combat is anxiety. These sessions 

last between 30 to 60 minutes and typically 

last up to 3 months. There are patients who 

continue to participate for years. The goal, 

however, is for the patients to be able to 

practice the techniques the therapist has 

taught them without the sessions or the 

machines and tests. 

Biofeedback therapy has been used 

for decades by sports trainers and 

psychologists. The Cleveland Clinic has 

started a study as to whether this therapy 

could be of use to those patients with 

multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and coronary 

artery disease. 

For now, though, those treated are patients 

with incontinence problems, tension 

headaches, insomnia, muscle spasms, 

chronic pain, epilepsy, cancer recovery, 

autism, ADHD, eating disorders, anxiety, 

depression, IBS, TMJ, heart disease and any 

other illness that can be made worse by 

stress. 

It is the ideal option for patients who are 

intolerant to medications, failing to see a 

response to conventional treatment, women 

who are breastfeeding, or women who are 

pregnant. 

There 

are some 

benefits to 

biofeedback 

therapy. 

There is a reduction in headaches because 

it lowers a person’s stress response. This 

means those with frequent headaches 

dependent on pain medications can 

decrease their usage, which in turn helps 

liver health. 

It’s a well-established treatment option for 

chronic constipation. Up to 80% of patients 

that underwent biofeedback therapy saw an 

improvement in their symptoms. 

Anxiety is the most frequent illness to 

be referred for biofeedback training. It is 

used in conjunction with CBT, and it helps 

patients become more aware of their 

feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Patients 

are encouraged to track their symptoms 

to understand how their body responds to 

them and makes their anxiety worse. 

With the attention on how painkillers are 

creating severe addiction problems across 

the US, biofeedback therapy has never been 

more important in pain management. It is 

useful in adults and children, can result in a 

50% decrease in pain, though it could take 

as many as 40 sessions to see the benefits. 

The reason biofeedback therapy has been 

used to improve heart health is because 

insomnia, anxiety, and depression can have 

an impact on cardiovascular diseases. It 

makes sense to manage those issues to have 

a knock on effect of helping other diseases. 

Insomnia and ADHD symptoms can also be 

improved through biofeedback therapy. 

It treats hyperarousal, which can have an 

impact on the illnesses mentioned. 

By Natasha Lauren 


HEALTHY SOUL 

Staycation 

Vacation time is 

important, and as 

it stands most of 

Americans only use half 

of their paid vacation days. Add that 

to the fact that Americans have the 

least paid vacation time across the 

world and you wonder how we don’t 

collapse into nervous breakdowns 

twice a year. NPR details just 

how different paid vacations are 

across the world, highlighting that 

on average Americans have just 

12 days, while the law protects 

those in Germany with up to 20, 

the Netherlands guarantees 26 

days, and the UK offers 28. A Harris 

Interactive survey discovered 

that Americans have on average 9 

vacation days remaining at the end 

of the period. 

WebMD discusses the importance 

of taking breaks. Being unable 

to disconnect from work affects 

personal relationships, and your 

overall health and wellbeing. 

Additionally, up to 8 weeks after 

your break, you can be left with that 

feel good boost. 

Not everyone is in a financial 

position to head off to Europe or 

Hawaii. It doesn’t have to be a 

luxurious break for you to see the 

true effects of a vacation. 

Just imagine it- freedom from work. 

That means not having to check 

voicemails and emails constantly 

after you’ve left for the day. And 

you may think that working hard 

without a break makes you a more 

valuable asset to your employerbut 

you’d be wrong. A Lexis Nexis 

survey canvassed workers across 

5 countries to discover just how 

workers are feeling. Information 

overload has left over 50% at 

breaking point. Many workers admit 

that they feel obliged to check 

emails while vacationing. That is not 

a true break. 

The majority of Americans are under 

stress, and whether it may come 

from our working lives, family or 

monetary issues, the toll of can 

be massive. Stress impacts our 

immune systems- making it difficult 

to resist infections, or avoid injury. 

Being stressed out interferes with 

sleep, too, and when you’re tired 

and stressed out you are even more 

susceptible to illness or accidents. 

Additionally, it has an impact on 

digestion. Then there is the mental 

toll it is taking- it can leave you 

irritable and anxious, as well as in 

a state of depression. Your memory 

begins to fail and you are left 

making poor decisions. 

Vacations are an opportunity to 

break the cycle of stress. Don’t 

worry if you can’t make it out of 

town, you can make a staycation 

work for you just as well as a spa 

retreat. Even if you can escape for 

a couple of days out of your week 

to stay at a local hotel, do it. Allow 

yourself the time to shut off and 

relax. 

There are plenty of sites to help you 

find exactly what you’re looking for 

at a price you can afford, so check 

them out: booking.com, hotelfinder. 

com, Best Hotel Offers, and more. 

Never feel guilty about taking 

vacation time, and don’t feel 

tempted to check your emails or 

messages. 

By Diana Diaz 


ARE YOU AT 

HIGH RISK 

FOR CANCER? 

Certain traits such as being tall or short 

or having brown eyes or blue eyes are 

hereditary and are passed on from one 

generation to another. What you may not 

realize is that about 10% of many cancers 

may be related to heredity. Alterations or 

mutations in genes that can be 

passed down from generation 

to generation may cause an 

increased risk for certain types of 

cancer. Blood tests are available to 

determine if you are at greater risk 

than usual for breast, ovarian, colon, 

uterine, and other cancers. 

For instance, if you carry certain 

mutations in genes known as 

BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 genes, you 

may have up to 87% lifetime 

risk to develop breast cancer as well 

as up to 44% lifetime risk to develop 

ovarian cancer. Without the mutation, 

your lifetime risk for breast cancer is 

about 8% and for ovarian cancer about 

2%. Other gene mutations can increase 

lifetime risk for colon cancer up to 82% 

and for uterine cancer up to 71%. For 

the general population, the lifetime risk 

for colon or uterine cancer is 1.5% to 

2%. 

It is not appropriate for everyone to be 

tested for these gene mutations. The 

testing is not intended for the general 

population. If you or members of 

your family have any of the following 

diagnoses, you may be a good 

candidate for genetic testing: 

99 

Breast cancer diagnosed before 

age 50 

99 

Ovarian cancer at any age 

99 

Bilateral breast cancer 

99 

Both breast and ovarian cancers 

99 

Male breast cancer at any age 

99 

Ashkenazi/Eastern European 

descent 

99 

Colon/rectal cancer before age 50 

99 

Uterine (endometrial) cancer 

99 

Several family members with colon 

cancer 

99 

Stomach or ovarian cancer 

Someone in your family has been 

diagnosed with a known genetic 

mutation that places them at higher 

than usual risk for cancer 

Genetic testing will not 

tell you if you have cancer 

but will help to determine 

your risk for cancer and 

help determine steps that 

can be taken to decrease 

your risk. 

If you test positive for a mutation, 

there are successful strategies now 

in use that can decrease your risk of 

developing cancer. These options 

may include taking medications or 

undergoing preventive surgeries. Even 

if you are unwilling to take medications 

or undergo preventive surgery, you can 

at least be monitored closely so that if a 

cancer does develop, it can be detected 

early while it is still curable. 

Knowing your risk for cancer and doing 

everything you can to lower it can make 

a big difference for you, your family, 

and your future healthcare choices. 

The first step is to take a look at your 

family history. Talk to family members 

to determine who has had cancer, what 

type of cancer they had, and how old 

they were when diagnosed. 

Talk to your health care provider if you 

think hereditary cancer risk assessment 

may be appropriate for you. When 

referred for genetic testing, your family 

history will be reviewed to be certain 

you are a candidate for the test. 

Management options available for you, 

if you test positive, will be reviewed so 

that you will be well-informed. There 

will be an explanation of what the 

test results will mean to you, whether 

positive or negative. You will hear how 

your test results will help determine if 

other family members should be tested. 

Privacy laws will be discussed to assure 

you that the use of genetic test results 

cannot be used to determine eligibility 

or rates of health insurance. (State and 

Federal laws prohibit health insurance 

discrimination based on genetic 

information). 

Most insurances cover hereditary 

cancer risk assessment, with the 

majority of patients paying a 

coinsurance of 10% or less. Many 

patients’ tests are covered 100%. 

Even if there is a strong family history of 

breast, ovarian, colon, or uterine cancer 

in your family, cancer is not inevitable. 

Learning about your risk for developing 

one of these cancers may be helpful 

in preventing it or at least in helping 

to detect it early. Discuss your family 

history of cancer with your physician at 

your next appointment. 

By Debra Gillett, F.N.P., R.N., AOCNP 


FITNESS 

& BEAUTY 

24. 

26. 

28. 

INCREASE PHYSICAL 

ACTIVITY 

THE NEW ANTI 

AGING THERAPY, THE 

ORTHOMOLECULAR 

MEDICINE. 

NAKED BEAUTY

COVER STORY 

INCREASE 

PHYSICAL 

ACTIVITY 

Less than 60% of adults are 

physically active on a regular 

basis, 25% aren’t active at all. 

Inactive individuals have a 

higher risk of heart disease, 

diabetes, high blood pressure, 

and obesity. So, to build a family 

based on healthy habits, it’s up to 

you to set the tone at home. 

PLAN TO MOVE 

When you make the decision to be more active, decide when 

and how you are going to be more active. Schedule your 

regular physical activity into your day so that it’s part of your 

routine and not an add-on that you hope to get to. And when 

things come up, plan around your physical activity so that it 

becomes a fixture in your life. Just decide to move, and then 

plan that movement into your day. 

Move More 

BREAK IT UP 

It is recommended for kids to get 60 

minutes of physical activity every day and 

adults to get about 30. But you don’t have to do it all at the 

same time. Fit your fitness activities into 10-15 minute bursts 

that work for your schedule. 

AS A FAMILY 

It’s easier to encourage your 

family to move more when you 

move with them. Your family 

may be walkers. Go for a walk 

every night after dinner. Or 

maybe you’re runners, or basketball players, or really have 

no preference at all and just want to try a new form of fitness 

every day. Take the time to learn what activities your family 

enjoys together, and plan those activities into your day. 

SET GOALS 

“To be healthier” is a hard goal to determine 

success. Set measurable goals for your 

family’s physical activity achievements. You 

can decide that your family will be active for 

60 minutes five days out of the week. At the 

end of the week you can look back and see 

if you made your goal or if you need to work 

harder next week. 

Types of Measurable Goals 

• Distance Goals 

• Frequency Goals 

• Intensity Goals 

• Length-of-time Goals 

Team Healthier Generation 

Studies have shown that 71% of American’s are ready to get 

active but just need a reason to move. We think your own 

health is a great reason, and you can improve your own 

health while raising awareness and much needed funds for 

our cause to end childhood obesity. Our endurance training 

and fundraising network, Team Healthier Generation, will give 

you the coaching and support to meet your fitness goals and 

the resources and assistance to fundraise for a great cause. 

"The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, founded 

by the American Heart Association and the Clinton 

Foundation, works to empower kids to develop lifelong 

healthy habits by ensuring the environments that 

surround them provide and promote good health." 

www.healthiergeneration.org 


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HEALTHY BODY 

THE NEW ANTI 

AGING THERAPY, 

THE ORTHOMOLECULAR 

MEDICINE. 

Taking into account our modern life, 

one that is moving at a fast pace, 

working long hours in contaminated 

environments can make our physical 

and mental body age prematurely and cause 

the rise of free radicals in our blood. Because 

of this, cellular apoptosis can happen, and it is 

necessary to take steps toward a new medicine 

called the Orthomolecular Medicine. 

Dr. Linus Pauling (Double Nobel Prize Winner), in 1968, created 

the term, Orthomolecular Medicine, and he defined it as the 

Optimal Molecule (from the Greek word: Orto-Optimal). 

Orthomolecular medicine is part of the principle that a disease 

does not exist; what exists is the malnutrition of the cell; thus, 

it involves returning the optimal concentration of natural 

substances that are present in our organisms, with the purpose 

of correcting alterations for the lack or excess of nutrients to 

reach or maintain good health. 

Orthomolecular medicine holds that health is the result of 

optimal nutrition, capable of supplying an optimal biochemical 

environment to all cells in the human body, being that the 

disease is no more than the product of an environment that has 

become unbalanced and chemically altered. 

The treatment is a four-step 

process, performed through a 

IV Therapy. 

1. DETOXIFICATION: The 

purpose of detoxification 

is to eliminate the toxic 

residues and heavy 

metal that could happen, 

eventually, in order to 

get a bigger nutrient 

assimilation. 

2. NUTRITION: Optimal 

molecules nourish any 

lacking that could exist. 

3. RESTORATION: Nourish 

the organ or damaged 

system, with trace 

minerals, amino acids, 

and vitamins. 

4. MAINTENANCE: Correct 

and guide the individual 

in a healthy, rightful way 

of proper nutrition. 

IV THERAPY 

Treatment based on the 

intravenous application of 

Physiological Solution with 

bioregulatory medicine 

with the purpose of 

improving the patient's 

health produces wellness 

and favors their physical 

aspect. All of these achieve 

the healthy functioning of 

the organism and prevent 

Immunodeficiency disorders 

by applying vitamins, trace 

elements, and natural 

biological pharmaceuticals 

according to their specific 

needs, such as getting thinner, 

clearing skin, and enhancing 

the health of internal organs. 

The detoxification of the 

organism is one of the 

primary indications of 

IV Therapy because this 

activates the immune 

system and carries out the 

elimination of its toxins. 

When combined with several 

natural medicaments in 

serum, you enhance the 

therapeutic effects, observing 

the honest recovery of the 

patient. 

The effect of IV Therapy is it’s 

seen in a quick way, allowing 

the patient to reestablish 

the normal functions of 

the affected organs, regain 

vitality, and live a full life, as 

this helps to optimize the 

physical and intellectual 

performance. 

IV Therapy is administered 

according to the needs of 

each person. Follow your 

doctor's recommendations 

for optimal results. Each 

treatment lasts about 30 

minutes. 

Generally on a first 

appointment, depending on 

the diagnostic, the doctor will 

prescribe the proper scheme 

for the patient, as well as the 

formula of the IV Therapy that 

the organism requires and the 

number of sessions required 

to apply the treatment. 

The most frequent uses of IV 

Therapy are for detoxification, 

chronic fatigue, osteoporosis, 

migraines, gastritis, 

depression and anxiety, viral 

infections, sinusitis (acute 

and chronic), and addictions 

(nicotine, alcohol, drugs and 

others). IV Therapy acts faster 

than oral medication as the 

intravenous application has 

an immediate effect on the 

organism. 

There are many professionals 

you can consult with about 

IV Therapy. Always search for 

a doctor that takes time to 

educate their patients on the 

benefits of treatments such as 

these, as well as the followup 

needed to ensure the best 

results possible. 

Co-written by Maydeline Moreno 

and Yraida de Canales 

www.amethystquantum.com 


FITNESS & BEAUTY 

One essential component of valuing 

oneself is taking the time to exercise and 

eat well. It is one of the simplest ways to 

say to yourself: I love you, I am going to 

take good care of you today. When you 

take good care of your body, your body, 

in turn, takes good care of you. Immunity 

goes up when you exercise and eat 

right, making you less prone to sickness. 

Science continues to prove just how 

beneficial it is to move our bodies. 

Our bodies are beautiful 

gifts and we should honor 

them by exercising and 

eating nourishing food. 

I 

love to look at myself naked; Naked in 

vulnerability; Naked in truth, and yes, 

NAKED. We should all learn to love 

to look at ourselves naked. There are so 

many times in which we feel as though 

we are less than what we are worth, and 

we don't take the time to look honestly 

at ourselves and appreciate our own 

inner and outer beauty. 

It is so important to be able to look at 

that nakedness, look ourselves right in 

the eyes and say: “I love you. You are 

beautiful, just as you are". 

It is important to do so, especially when 

you are naked in all aspects, because 

that is when you are the truest form 

of yourself. Sometimes we can be so 

harsh on ourselves, trying to live up to 

unrealistic expectations imposed on us 

by society. It can be really damaging. 

That's why even on my hardest days, 

Naked 

Beauty 

days when I have moments when I feel 

much less than perfect, I force myself 

to look in the mirror and say I love you. 

Because even if my mother or neighbor 

thinks I am beautiful, wonderful, and 

amazing, it has no value if I don't 

appreciate that which is already within 

me, and it is of the utmost importance 

that we truly value and love ourselves as 

we grow throughout the journey of life. 

There is an art to learning to value 

and appreciate oneself, and it simply 

starts by loving yourself when you are 

completely naked in every sense of the 

way. When we are naked, we are honest, 

and true progress can only begin when 

we are honest with ourselves. A person 

that truly values and appreciates their 

worth treats themselves well, and in 

turn, treats those around them even 

better. 

I value and honor myself enough to make 

healthy choices, and I especially want my 

children to see this. How can we teach 

our children to value themselves, if they 

do not see their parents doing so? That's 

yet another reason for taking good care 

of myself. All too often we place our 

value into the opinions of others. Our 

standards should be set higher than that. 

We should hold the firm belief that we 

ARE worth treating ourselves well. And 

exercise and healthy eating habits are 

one of the greatest ways we can show 

ourselves that we are loved and valued. 

Marian Anderson once wrote: “A serious 

person does not wait for the words of the 

critic. He checks himself. Deep in his heart 

he knows what his standards should be 

and he strives to be faithful to them.” 

Strive to be faithful to treating yourself 

well and incorporating healthy habits 

into your lifestyle. Set this standard for 

yourself. I encourage you to get naked 

and fearlessly take a good loving look 

at yourself and value what you have. 

Valuing and appreciating yourself affects 

every single aspect of your life. Your 

health and wellness are vital to a happy 

and fruitful life. 

From my 

heart to yours, 

Namaste. 

Sylvia 

Morales 


HEALTHY FOOD 

Coconut oil contains 

high amounts of lauric 

acid, which has been 

shown to exert antimicrobial, 

anti-viral and 

anti-fungal effects. 

Interest in coconut oil has rapidly grown after 

being added to the list of superfoods, joining 

the more renowned quinoa, chia seeds and 

kale. These foods were already present on 

the menus of many health conscious people 

before being labeled as “super,” but now 

there seems to be an obsession with them. 

It’s always great when people are interested 

in eating healthier and incorporating more 

nourishing foods into their diets, but before 

adopting the latest trend or adding a new 

food to your diet, it’s worth becoming 

familiar with the nutritional value of that 

specific food and its potential health effects, 

good and bad. 

IF IT’S HIGH IN SATURATED FATS, HOW 

CAN IT BE HEALTHY? 

Some dietitians hold back when 

recommending to replace olive oil or butter 

with coconut oil because it contains 90% 

saturated fats. If you’re familiar with the 

general guidelines for healthy eating, you 

probably know that saturated fats are 

traditionally considered unhealthy. 

Coconut oil does contain a lot of saturated 

fats, but the interesting fact is that these fats 

are medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), and 

theory says these fatty acids are beneficial. 

According to existing studies, MCTs, like lauric 

acid, which is found in large amounts in 

coconut oil, possess anti-microbial and antibacterial 

properties and are easier to digest 

than other fats. 

Lauric acid, in particular, has the ability to 

improve the levels of HDL and can be used 

very effectively for energy production. Unlike 

long-chain saturated fatty acids, like those 

found in junk food, MCTs are metabolized 

differently; they go directly to the liver from 

the digestive tract and the body quickly turns 

them into energy or uses them to produce 

ketone bodies, which have been shown 

to have therapeutic effects in people with 

Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy. 

COCONUT OIL: 

PASSING DIET FAD OR SUPERFOOD? 

PROVEN BENEFITS OF COCONUT 

OIL WEIGHT LOSS: Studies have 

shown that coconut oil can help 

in weight loss, as it contains fewer 

calories than other fats and increases 

energy expenditure by about 5%. 

Moreover, the same ketone bodies 

that help Alzheimer’s and epilepsy 

patients have been shown to exert 

an appetite-reducing effect, so 

by simply adding coconut oil to 

your diet you can control your 

cravings and hunger in a more 

efficient manner (McClernon, Yancy, 

Eberstein, 2007). 

INFECTIONS: When the body 

digests the fatty acids in coconut 

oil, a substance called monolaurin 

is produced, and both lauric acid 

and monolaurin have been shown 

to exert anti-bacterial effects. This 

makes coconut oil a powerful ally 

against bacterial and viral infections, 

and a trustful solution for people 

struggling with yeast infections. 

SEIZURES: The ketone bodies 

produced in the liver when coconut 

oil is metabolized have been proven 

to reduce the rate of seizures in 

children affected by epilepsy. 

SKIN AND HAIR: Some studies 

suggest that this superfood can 

be used not only internally but 

externally as well, being able to 

improve the moisture and lipid 

content of skin. Also, it has been 

shown that coconut oil can protect 

the hair against sun damage and can 

block about 20% of UV rays, acting 

as a natural sunscreen. Given that it 

is skin-friendly and can kill bacteria 

and pathogens found on the skin’s 

surface, coconut oil can also be used 

for cleansing and reducing the risk of 

acne outbreaks. 

With so many studies supporting the 

use of coconut oil, it’s no wonder that 

this superfood has been embraced 

so enthusiastically; however, there 

aren’t enough studies on the longterm 

effects of coconut oil, so before 

stocking up and eating it by the 

spoonful, keep in mind that even 

if it is a superfood, it is still an oil 

and should be consumed in limited 

amounts, just as with olive oil, canola 

oil and with butter. 

By Andreea Macoveiciuc 


HEALTHY 

FOOD 

30. 

32. 

34. 

COCONUT OIL: PASSING 

DIET FAD OR SUPERFOOD? 

WHY I CHOOSE ALMOND 

FLOUR 

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT 

EARTH?

HEALTHY FOOD 

WHY I CHOOSE 

ALMOND FLOUR 

There're so many people who love almond flour, and it’s not 

hard to see why it’s their first choice over wheat and other, 

often less healthy options available. Almond flower is both 

a gluten-free flour and an excellent choice for anyone on a 

low-carbohydrate diet. If you’re following a special diet or just 

being healthy and looking to bake without grains, almond 

flour is a must-have in your cupboard! This flour is made of 

almonds and only almonds! So you get all the health benefits 

that come with eating a bunch of heart-healthy nuts. 

See, almonds are impressively 

high in nutrition! One cup 

contains just under ninety 

almonds and gives you more 

than 100 percent of your 

daily requirement of vitamin 

E, as well as almost 99 mg of 

magnesium, plus 257 mg of 

potassium. It’s super versatile 

as it can be used in all kinds 

of baked foods and is unlike 

overly processed wheat flour 

or other alternatives that do 

little to nothing good for your 

health. Almond flour is moist 

and delicious and has so 

many health benefits! So let’s 

discuss a few below… 

It’s super important in 

keeping your heart healthy! 

More than 65 percent of the 

fat in almond flour is monounsaturated, 

which has 

been proven to be excellent 

in maintaining healthy 

cholesterol levels which lead 

to good overall heart health. 

Scientists have also found 

that eating almonds in any 

form (including the tasty 

flour!) can keep your blood 

vessels healthy which helps 

avoid coronary heart disease. 

Eating almonds also 

significantly increases the 

level of antioxidants in the 

bloodstream, which can 

improve blood flow and 

therefore reduce blood 

pressure. All these amazing 

health benefits add up to one 

healthy heart and lower risk 

of heart disease. 

Almond flower also manages 

blood sugars, a study 

produced in 2006 found that 

for healthy individuals, after 

a meal, almonds decrease 

blood glucose levels and 

increase levels of insulin in 

the system. Antioxidant levels 

in the blood also increased 

after the almond-laden meal. 

Which is all good news for 

any people with diabetes out 

there. 

The flour also encourages 

weight loss and a healthy 

waistline! Here’s a study 

that was conducted 

between 2 groups of 

people who had bad 

cholesterol levels. Each 

group was given a 

healthy diet 

for 12 weeks total. The first 

group was given a healthy 

1.5-ounce portion of almonds 

to incorporate into their 

diets. The other group was 

given a carbohydrate-rich 

muffin. The two snacks have 

the same calorific content, 

the only difference in their 

diets was this snack. After 

six weeks each group would 

switch the snacks, so the 

first group would now eat 

the muffins and the second 

the almonds. The study 

showed that when the two 

groups snacked on almonds, 

their bad cholesterol level 

was reduced as well as their 

healthy good cholesterol 

levels being increased! Eating 

the muffins produced the 

opposite results. 

I would encourage 

everyone next time 

there shopping 

to pick up some 

almond flour and 

just give it a try! 

You’ll be more 

than pleasantly 

surprised by the 

tastiness, and all 

the added health 

benefits you 

will gain from 

introducing it into 

your diet. 

By Carolina Martinez 

Certified Health Coach, 

Institute for Integrative Nutrition 


HEALTHY FOOD 

HAVE YOU 

HEARD ABOUT 

We hope you'll be 

hearing that a lot 

the next couple of 

months. 

See, Earth is the new healthy eatery that 

just opened in South Miami. We are new to 

the neighborhood but hope to become an 

important part of it by providing tasty, natural 

meals to the South Miami community. 

The idea behind the concept was birthed after 

I realized how truly lacking we are in Miami 

of places where we could eat organic and 

fresh food fast, without spending a fortune 

in high-end restaurants. Being Italian and 

having grown up in France, I have always been 

around cooking and everything was always 

homemade in our house. I learned some key 

recipes at a very young age thanks to my 

Italian grandmothers, such as our delicious 

pesto and tomato sauce, and how to pair 

different ingredients to complement flavors. 

Good food, natural ingredients, and variety 

are crucial to a healthy diet. 

Thanks to my background and knowledge of 

nutrition, as well as the excellent skills and 

motivation of our Executive Chef, Orlando 

Martinez, Earth was able to finally open its 

doors on September 8 th . We have been in full 

development ever since, adding new special 

dressings, juices, soups and satisfying the 

taste buds of many local employees, students, 

and families. 

The concept was indeed created to allow 

anyone to find a suitable meal option in our 

menu, which is why our motto is “Real Food 

for Every Body, Every Diet, Every Mood.” 

Thanks to the “Create your Own” concept, I 

can target the largest audience possible. With 

the number of food allergies increasing, the 

different types of diets, or simply preferences 

of taste, I felt that the need to give freedom 

of choice to my clients was essential to the 

process. That way, each meal can be unique 

and completely satisfy the needs and wants of 

each of our customers. Whether you are vegan, 

vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free, or simply follow 

a traditional diet, Earth has a lot of options to 

choose from! 

“ 

I realized 

how truly 

lacking we are in 

Miami of places 

where we could 

eat organic and 

fresh food fast, 

without spending 

a fortune in highend 

restaurants." 

By Valentina Colman 

Some of our best sellers include the Energy 

Bowl, the Southern Bowl, the Red Soup, the 

Penne with Pesto sauce or Carbonara, and our 

Sugar Boost and Detox juices. We offer many 

promotions and discounts and have recently 

launched a new Rewards Program. 

Make sure to stop by or request a delivery to 

try some of our delicious dishes! 


Healthy Magazine presents our new directory, loaded with local 

restaurants and grocers who have taken the time to cater to 

those looking to form healthier dietary habits. We hope you 

enjoy Healthy Places to Eat. We sure did and look forward to 

expanding so we can continue to better connect our readers with 

healthy lifestyle options in their communities. 

www.healthyplacestoeat.com 

CARROT EXPRESS 

VEGETARIAN, JUICE BARS, 

SMOOTHIES & SANDWICHES 

1755 Alton Road 

Miami Beach, FL 33139 

305.535.1379 

BEEHIVE 

JUICE BAR 

& SMOOTHIES 

6490 Bird Road 


305.663.1300 

GREENG LIFESTYLE 

FRESH FRUIT & VEGGIE BOWLS, 

SMOOTHIES AND JUICE LAB 

@GREENGLIFESTYLE 

222 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 106 

Miami, Florida 33137 

786.300.6545 

NORMAN BROTHERS 

JUICE BAR, SMOOTHIES 

& COFFEE 

7621 SW 87th Ave. 


305.274.9363 

MIAMI SQUEEZE 

VEGETARIAN, PIZZA, SANDWICHES, 

SMOOTHIES & JUICES 

18315 W Dixie Hwy. 


305.935.9544 

EVOS 

BURGERS, WRAPS 

& SALADS 

9537 S Dixie Hwy. 

Pinecrest, FL 33156 

305.740.3433 

HERE COMES THE SUN 

VEGETARIAN, HEALTHY 

& VEGAN 

2188 NE 123rd St. 

North Miami, FL 33181 

PURA VIDA MIAMI 

RAW ORGANIC BOWLS, WRAPS AND 

PITAS, JUICES & SHOTS 

110 Wasington Ave CU2 

Miami Beach Fl, 33139 

754 422 2131 

DELIRIO FRESH CO. 

SALAD, PIZZA, JUICE BAR & 

SMOOTHIES 

2475 NW 95th Ave. Unit 8 


305.499.3304 

THE LAST CARROT 

SANDWICHES, SALADS, 

SMOOTHIES AND JUICES 

3131 Grand Avenue 

Coconut Grove, FL 33133 

305.445.0805

GIARDINO 

GOURMET SALADS 

SALAD, FAST FOOD 

2346 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 

Coral Gables, FL 33134 

305.460.6010 

VEGAN & JUICE 

JUICE BAR & SMOOTHIES, VEGAN & 

VEGETARIAN 

115 SW 107 Ave. 


305.220.3430 

NUTREAT 

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, 

COFFEE AND DRINKS 

100 S Biscayne Blvd 


305.416.7577 

BERRIES IN THE GROVE 

AMERICAN BREAKFAST 

& BRUNCH 

2884 SW 27th Ave. 

Coconut Grove, FL 33133 

305.448.2111 

VEGANAROMA 

VEGETARIAN RAW 

& VEGAN DISHES 

3808 SW 8th St. 


305.444.3826 

EARTH 

LUNCH, DINNER 

AND DRINKS 

5831 Sunset Drive 


305.397.8678 

TEN FRUITS 

JUICE BAR & SMOOTHIES, 

COFFEE & TEA 

143 NE 3rd Ave. 


305.373.7678 

GREEN LIFE CAFE 

VEGAN & VEGETARIAN 

CAFE 

104 Giralda Ave. 


786.409.5592 

THE JUICERY BAR 

HOUSE SMOOTHIES , SIGNATURE 

JUICES, SPECIALTY SHOTS, ACAI BOWLS 

635 Brickell Key Dr 


305.350.2277 

17082 W Dixie Hwy 

North Miami Beach, FL 33160 

786.565.9684 

HEALTHY 

MENU 

VEGETARIAN 

VEGAN 

GLUTEN 

FREE 

NON 

GMO

What a busy month for the curl 

experts; with the Grand Opening 

and launching of the new 

memberships- just for you! There is no slow 

season when we do what we do. 

OUIDAD'S 

GRAND 

OPENING 

The Grand Opening took place on September 

15th in Fort Lauderdale, FL -starting the 

remarkable era of the constantly expanding 

curl movement. 

Over 100 guests, hair celebrities and famous 

bloggers attended the event! 

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