Central Florida/Greater Orlando Edition: November 2021 Welcome to the November 2021 issue! The Attitude of Gratitude Do you believe in the ripple effect? I do. I have no doubt in the universal law: we are all connected. Let’s choose an Attitude of Gratitude and help spread it far and wide. Read More » Brain Health for the Young and Old Generally, there is no difference between keeping adult brains and kid brains healthy. However, since brain development begins in the womb and is exponential during childhood, a few distinctions can be made about the brain health of children. Read More » Affordable, Organic Foods at Joy of Organics Straight from small regenerative farms to the consumer (with no middle men), get off the industrial food chain and eat clean—the way nature intended—nothing processed! Read More » Be Well Con 2021 On Friday and Saturday, Dec 10-11, 2021, join Be Well TV for the exciting inaugural Be Well Con at the Orange County Convention Center where you will experience inspiration, fitness, and regeneration. Read More » Free Showing of “The Power of Upper Cervical” You will learn valuable information about the way your body functions and heals. Also learn how this unique sound wave technology is used to correct misalignment in the body. Read More » Spirit of Harvest Gala Day at Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Meeting Association is hosting a Spirit of Harvest Gala Day from 10 am to 4 pm on November 13, 2021. Read More » Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers. Read More » Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound 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. Read More » Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research. Read More » Buzz’s Fresh Herb and Apple Sage Stuffing Fresh herbs and apples add delicious flavors to this healthy holiday stuffing recipe. Read More » Cross-Laminated Timber Emerges in Sustainable Building A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber (CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to traditional, concrete-based construction. Read More » David Crow on the Healing Power of Medicinal Plants 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. Read More » Dying Well: Four Steps to a Good Death 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. Read More » Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline 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. Read More » Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health Serve up healthier, nutrient-rich options this Thanksgiving to alleviate anxiety and depression, stabilize mood and promote mental health and wellness. Read More » EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Pesticide on Food 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. Read More » Goat Cheese Appetizer with Honey, Fig and Pistachios Layer honey, fig spread and chopped pistachios on a fresh goat cheese log for a healthy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Read More » Greek-Style Green Beans (Fasolakia Lathera) Swap the traditional green bean casserole out for this healthy, vegan Greek-style recipe using potatoes, tomatoes and onions. Read More » Honoring the Loss of a Pet: Simple Ways to Grieve and Heal Whether we lose a cat, dog, horse, bird or lizard, grieving an animal companion can be emotional. Here are ways to honor and celebrate the life of a beloved pet while mourning the loss. Read More » Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk 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. Read More » Lose Weight with Small Calorie Reduction 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. Read More » Renovating the Recycling Stream Better recycling solutions are being introduced the remove the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier. Read More » Seluisauganasda Cherokee Cornmeal Cookies A creative, nutritious way to celebrate indigenous tradition during the holidays with a cornmeal cookie recipe that includes ingredients to boost mental health. Read More » Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastic Exposure 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. Read More » The Healing Power of a Hug 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. Read More » In-Print