{:en} A New Country, the Shadow of an Old IdentityMelda Sherman – Arttmodernmiami When Süreyya decided to go to America, she wasn’t just changing countries. She was leaving an entire life behind. But she wasn’t brave enough to take that journey alone. She made an arrangement with Haluk, a friend from her university years. She brought him along as a “caretaker” for her child. According to her, there was no romantic relationship between them at the time. What they thought, what kind of future they imagined; no one really knows.But they found themselves in America.It was likely the early 1990s. The era of George H. W. Bush....

{:en} Shine with Purpose Use Power Wisely Sunday–Saturday  |  Miami and New York time  |  EDT UTC−4 The week begins with a need to direct the high energy left in the wake of the Aries Full Moon. Mars enters Leo late on September 27, increasing the desire to be seen, take creative risks, and move with confidence. The Sun–Uranus trine on September 28 symbolically favors unconventional methods, new technology, and unexpected solutions. Innovation can be exciting, but a strong idea will still need a workable structure to create a lasting result. When Mercury enters Scorpio on September 30, conversations become deeper, more investigative, and more strategic. It may be easier...

{:en} When evaluating nutritional status, it should be taken into consideration that each individual's metabolism is different and that their body may react differently to different foods. Genetic, environmental, socio-economic conditions, intestinal barrier integrity, presence of dysbiosis, exercise, hormone levels, stress, etc. Many factors can cause foods to be perceived as friend or foe by the body. Food intolerance or non-allergic food sensitivity is the term used for various physiological responses associated with compounds found in foods. Although a food, beverage, food additive or a compound found in food may cause symptoms in one or more organs and systems, we cannot talk about true food allergy here....

{:en} Life is like a domino; invisible ties connect everything in the universe. Like chance encounters, sometimes joys and sometimes sorrows take us somewhere where we need to go. We talked about her story with Katerina from Ukraine, whom we met at the University of Florida. Due to the Ukraine-Russia war, she left her beloved country behind and settled in America. She is a highly educated, cultured, elegant, and beautiful woman. One of the aims of ARTTMODERNMIAMI NEWS is to get to know and promote new cultures; dear Katerina Smagina accepted our interview offer. We thank her. Let's listen to her story from her:—ARTTMODERNMIAMI NEWS: Can you tell...

{:en} June 21 – June 28, 2026 This week marks a significant energetic shift as the Summer Solstice arrives on June 21. The Sun enters Cancer, officially beginning Cancer Season. Collective energy moves from the mind to the heart, from action to emotion. Themes of home, family, roots, belonging, and emotional security come into focus. Mercury continues its journey through Cancer and is already approaching its upcoming retrograde phase later this summer. As a result, conversations involving family matters, old memories, and unfinished emotional business may begin resurfacing. There are no eclipses or major lunations this week. However, the Summer Solstice is considered one of the most powerful turning points...

{:en} Keeping the oral and surrounding tissues healthy becomes increasingly important as we age. Impairment of the health and continuity of these areas not only negatively affects our facial aesthetics, but also causes damage to the body, aging of tissues and organs, inability to function, and disruption of the continuity of our mental health. Systemic diseases that occur in older ages cause oral diseases to be given less importance, and issues such as infected teeth and deterioration of the integrity of the jawbones, which pave the way for these systemic diseases, are overlooked. Infections of teeth, surrounding tissues, and jawbone cause organ and tissue damage, causing a...

{:en} Dear Libras, happy birthday! The Sun will be illuminating your sign for the next month. General Influence: “The week begins with a search for balance, intensifies as deep emotions surface, and by the weekend transforms into an atmosphere that broadens horizons and brings a fresh perspective.” Aries Rising This week, relationships, partnerships, and finding balance with others take center stage. You may become more aware of others’ perspectives. Midweek, deep emotions, inner reckoning, and the need for trust may intensify. By the weekend, your horizons expand, and themes of travel, education, or dreams for the future come to the fore. Taurus Rising Work routines, daily life, health, and responsibilities intensify. At work, you...

{:en} “If the mind is the kite, the breath is its rope.” I would like to start with this word that one ofmy dear teachers told me one day. The word Prana, which means breath, vital energy, vital force, comes from Sanskrit. “ayama” in the word pranayama means stretching, expanding, growing, extending/sustaining, and controlling. So “pranayama” can mean controlling the breath by extending and shortening it. The consciousness of 21st century people is so far away from realizing the perfect functioning of our body that we are not aware of what is going on inside our body. We think that our body will always work without even dwelling on...