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ne thing is certain about Atlanta—there’s always something interesting to do, even in the sweltering heat of summer. An especially fun food-related activity is the Atlanta Street Food Festival, hosted at Piedmont Park from noon to 10 p.m. on July 11. Touted as the largest gathering of food trucks in the Southeast, the festival showcases more than 50 of Atlanta’s finest food vehicles, local merchants and artisans, plus live local music. Now, you might be thinking that food truck fare is unhealthy stuff, but there truly is a healthy side. We did a little digging to uncover the trucks delivering healthy eats to the streets, so go ahead and enjoy the festival, but hold out for the healthy stuff—natural, organic, farm-to-table and fresh food. And please, tell them Natural Awakenings sent you. Bento Bus (BentoBus.com) – Healthy, Japanese-inspired cuisine. Non-GMO, organic, Earth-friendly bowls and utensils. Hail Caesar (HailCaesarTruck.com) – Salads and wraps using locally sourced fresh ingredients. Happy Belly Curbside Kitchen (HappyBellyTruck.com) – Fresh, natural, wholesome food. Grass-fed beef, free-range chicken and organic, local ingredients when possible. Gluten-free options. The Atlanta Burger Truck (AtlantaBurgerTruck.com) – Local Brasstown Beef, an all-natural, responsibly raised, hormone-free and antibiotic-free angus beef. Recycled or compostable products for all disposables. King of Pops (KingOfPops.net) – Ecologically responsible, fresh, all-natural frozen treats. Mac the Cheese (MacTheCheeseTruck.com) – Comfort food made from fresh ingredients, using local and organic whenever possible. Nectar (BeNectar.com/Nectar-Food-Truck) – Raw, fresh-squeezed juices, using local and organic ingredients. Queen of Cream (QueenOfCream.com) – handcrafted ice cream made from scratch using local dairy that is natural and free of artificial growth hormones SnoBayou (SnoBayou.com) – New Orleans inspired gourmet, handcrafted snoballs using fruit from local farms, organic sugar and compostable paper goods. A wristband ($12 each or $24 for three) is required to purchase food and alcohol. A portion of wristband sales will be donated to The Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit charity, providing hardship support to members of the Atlanta area restaurant community. For event details, visit AtlantaStreetFoodFestival.com.

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newsbriefs Women’s Yoga Therapy Group

he Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being will host a women’s Yoga Therapy Group from 10 to 11:45 a.m. beginning July 17, and continuing every other Friday through December. Yoga Therapy for Emotional Well-Being combines the ancient wisdom of yoga, pranayama, meditation and the synergy of a group process to enhance emotional well-being. The group is facilitated by Wanda DeVaughn, LCSW, E-RYT-500, who has led many psychotherapy groups in 35 years as a licensed clinical social worker and since her yoga therapy training in 1997. DeVaughn says the group combines three of her passions in life: yoga, yoga philosophy and psychotherapy. Yoga philosophy teaches that painful feelings that are not allowed to surface in a safe way can cause tightness in muscles, physical pain or blocked energy, and proposes ways to move through what is painful to become stronger and fully experience the wonders of life. Location: 317 Alexander St., Marietta. For more information, call 770-425-4488 or e-mail YogaWan@mindspring.com.

Free Summer Family Fun at Atlantic Station

tlantic Station has a number of family-friendly events planned for summer in Central Park. Tot Spot is held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays for preschool-aged tots to get some free playtime in the park. Every week offers new experiences, including storytellers, face painters or arts and crafts. Improv in the Park will make the audience laugh until it hurts at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, hosted by Whole World Improv Theatre. Movies in the Park take place at dusk on Thursdays through August 20. Wellness Wednesdays, led by Exhale Spa, seek to reunite mind, body and spirit in a class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants should bring their own mat. In case of inclement weather, the class will be held inside Athleta, with a limit of 25 participants. All events are free. Athleta location: 265 18th St. NW (registration required at 404-249-0288). For more information, visit AtlanticStation.com. Like naAtlanta on Facebook.com

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newsbriefs Energy Healer Merkel Offers Summer Call Series Music, Art and Cocktails at the Hooch

s part of the weekly Artists in the Wild series, the Chattahoochee Nature Center (or Hootch), will host painters, sketchers and pastel artists creating plein air (outdoor) works beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, hosted by the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance, through August 4. The opportunity to watch them work is included with general admission. Sunset Sips from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of the month are available through September. Guests can stroll the grounds, purchase wine or beer, socialize and mingle with friends and enjoy local, live acoustic musicians. The Rhythms on the River concert series, a new partnership with Atlanta Plays It Forward, features monthly Sunday evening concerts at the Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion, beginning at 6 p.m. Attendees may bring their own picnic and table coverings and the Hootch will provide table and chairs. This month’s concert will take place July 19, with Capital City Xpress: Music of the Swing and Big Band Era. Proceeds benefit the Auditory Verbal Center. For more information, visit ChattNatureCenter.org.

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nne Merkel, Ph.D., a local energy practitioner and healer, will offer live phone classes from 4 to 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays throughout the summer. She will present a Mastermind call series on July 1 and 15 and August 5 and 19 for health and wellness practitioners using energy therapy. Merkel will share information and solutions for individuals experiencing autoimmune disorders that can help address their condition and support natural healing on July 8 and August 12. July 29 features a special bonus Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and energy therapy support call for beginners and advanced users of EFT or other energy therapy tools that can help clear issues that are blocking personal or professional growth. For more information, call 706-374-6460 or visit AnneMerkel.com. See ad, back cover.

Truly Living Well Garden Needs Volunteers for Farm Facelift

ruly Living Well (TLW), an Atlanta nonprofit, is asking for volunteers to increase access to locally grown fresh produce, including help with landscaping, mulching, weeding, composting and more. Open volunteer dates for this month are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 1, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 25. Volunteers must be 13 or older, and the project site is located in Atlanta. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes and bring gloves, water and snacks. The farm works to engage the community in developing local food systems through education and food production. It demonstrates urban agriculture as a sustainable and economic solution for helping people to eat and live better. For more information, visit TrulyLivingWell.com.

KUDOS

akhurst Elementary School was selected as the 2015 Georgia Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Resource Center’s Partner of the Year for the Metro Atlanta Area. Winners are chosen based on the progress of their SRTS programs in getting more students to walk and bike to school and increasing the awareness of SRTS within their community. More than 60 percent of Oakhurst students regularly walk and bike to school, the highest percentage of any Decatur school. The school also sponsors a monthly Walk and Roll to School Day celebration, safety tips are included in the school’s weekly newsletter and all 450 students learn basic bike safety at the annual Fall Health and Wellness Festival. For more information, visit DecaturGa.com/srts. Subscribe to our e-newsletter.

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park

iedmont Park will host the fifth annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 25. The family-friendly event features an ice cream competition, live music, artists and a local vendors, including food services, nonprofits, community agencies, local fitness centers and more. Partnership, sponsor and vendor opportunities are available. For more information, visit AtlantaIceCreamFestival.com.

Raw Food Demos and Banquet Feast at Living Foods Institute

iving Foods Institute (LFI) will host a Raw and Living Foods Banquet Feast and graduation party at 3:30 p.m., July 19. Guests will enjoy a delicious organic, raw and living foods buffet and hear testimonials from students that have completed the Healthy Lifestyle course. LFI will conduct a follow-up raw and living foods educational seminar and recipe demonstration at 7 p.m., July 20. Participants will learn how to reverse and slow aging, heal disease, increase energy and reach their ideal weight, watch recipe demonstrations, taste delicious recipes and ask questions. Admission is by donation. Location: 1700 Commerce Dr. NW, Atlanta. To register (required) call 404-524-4488. For more information, visit LivingFoodsInstitute.com.

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Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival

eorgia Organics and Chef Ford Fry will hold the seventh annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival from 1 to 5 p.m., July 19 (noon entry for VIP ticket holders), at JCT Kitchen & Bar. Participants will enjoy tomato-based treats from dozens of chefs and bartenders and music from Ill Communication and Five Bone Rack, Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-chef band. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival generated close to $120,000 for The Giving Kitchen and Georgia Organics. Location: Westside Urban Market, 1198 Howell Mill Rd., Ste. 18, Atlanta Free parking at the Howard School. For tickets and information, visit KillerTomatoFest.com.

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Spinach is Our Ironclad Secret Weapon by Brenda Cobb

opeye had a secret tool that he made us all aware of every time he popped open a can of spinach and downed the miracle strength builder. With it, he was able to conquer the most formidable opponents and his girlfriend, Olive Oyl, was impressed with his vigor and strength. Spinach has blood-building iron, but that’s not all it has going for it. Spinach is low in calories and fats with a lot of fiber that helps with everything from cholesterol to weight reduction. Spinach is a great source of vitamin A and vitamin C that helps the skin, the mucus membranes and promotes better eyesight. Spinach is also an excellent source of vitamin K, which helps strengthen bone mass and it has many of the B-complex vitamins like B6 and B1. The bonus with spinach is that it also has a good amount of some important minerals like potassium, manganese, magnesium, copper and zinc. Spinach originated near Persia (Iran), when it was cultivated for the enjoyment and delight of their long-haired cats. There are two basic types of spinach—savoy, which is crinkly and curly and flat, and smooth-leaf spinach, which has unwrinkled with spade-shaped leaves and is a lot easier to clean than savoy. This flat, smooth-leaf spinach is generally the variety used for canned and frozen spinach, soups, baby foods and other processed food. It is also the more common type sold in grocery stores. When buying spinach, look for dark, green leaves that look fresh and not wilted. Sometimes spinach can be sandy, so wash it well.

Spinach is excellent in a raw salad and can be combined easily with nuts, seeds and even dried or fresh fruit such as cranberries, figs or strawberries. When we use lemon juice or orange juice on our salad, we are adding even more vitamin C, and this helps increase the absorption of the iron. Toss in a little flax seed oil to get a good source of omega-3, the fatty acid that helps reduce triglycerides and strengthens the heart. Spinach can be easily combined with a variety of fruits and blended into a delicious smoothie. This is a good way to encourage children to enjoy spinach. Just blend it with some delicious, extra-ripe mango into a creamy sweet pudding or add some pineapple and a little alkaline water and blend into a smoothie that’s full of enzymes and really tasty. Spinach can be enjoyed in a variety of ways to please adults and children alike, and don’t forget to add a little to your pet’s food, too. Enjoy this delicious, iron-filled recipe.

Spinach Chard Salad 2 cups spinach 2 cups Swiss chard ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup raisins ¼ cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp flax seed oil 1 tsp Himalayan salt Soak the sunflower seeds for four hours in filtered alkaline water and drain. Chop the spinach and Swiss chard. Combine the greens with the sunflower seeds, raisins, lemon juice and Himalayan salt and toss until all the leaves are well coated. Brenda Cobb is author of The Living Foods Lifestyle and founder of the Living Foods Institute in Atlanta, offering Healthy Lifestyle courses on nutrition, cleansing, healing and anti-aging, including a therapy spa with treatments to detoxify, nourish and relax the body. For more information, call 404524-4488 or 1-800-844-9876 and visit LivingFoodsInstitute. com. See ad, inside front cover.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Vermont’s Victory Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now. U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional. “This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case. The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.

Fresh Catch

Community Supported Fisheries Share Bounty of the Sea Community supported agriculture is a growing movement in which subscribers pay farmers for weekly shares of their crops before the growing season starts, benefiting both. The farmers receive an infusion of cash up front and are paid a fair price for the food they produce. Consumers receive fresh food from sustainable, local farms and are often introduced to vegetables and fruits they might not try otherwise. The same concept applies to new community supported fisheries (CSF), which reconnect coastal communities to their local food systems. According to Paul Greenberg, author of American Catch: The Fight for our Local Seafood, 91 percent of the seafood that Americans eat comes from other countries, while one-third of the seafood caught by American fishermen is sold outside our borders. He believes this situation exists because most Americans aren’t willing to pay premium prices for better seafood and domestic fishermen realize better prices overseas. By using the website LocalCatch.org/locator to find nearby CSF programs, pioneering coastal communities can benefit from both supporting sustainable fishing practices and their local environment while still sufficiently feeding their residents. Source: Mother Nature Network Like naAtlanta on Facebook.com

Fracking Fallout

Waterways, Soils and Animals Poisoned with EPA Approval Surface disposal of water produced by oil and gas drilling is forbidden in the Eastern U.S., but allowed in arid Western states for purposes of agricultural or wildlife propagation. The result: Millions of gallons of water laced with toxic chemicals from oil and gas drilling rigs are pumped for consumption by wildlife and livestock with approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA is issuing permits at nearly a dozen oil fields on or abutting the Native American Wind River Reservation, in Wyoming, for surface application of drilling wastewater without even identifying the chemicals in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, let alone setting effluent limits for the contaminants contained within them. Also, monitoring requirements allow water to be tested long after fracking outflow, or maintenance flushing, is completed. The EPA maintains Clean Water Act jurisdiction on tribal lands. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Executive Director Jeff Ruch states, “Gushers of putrid, grayish water encrusted with chemical crystals flood through Wind River into nearby streams.” PEER is asking the EPA to rewrite the permits to regulate all the chemicals being discharged and to determine whether the produced water is potable for wildlife and livestock. Source: Tinyurl.com/Wastewater FrackingUse natural awakenings

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their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.” Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

Local Food Strengthens Communities

Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation by Melinda Hemmelgarn

o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents. Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S. Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.” By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN). Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves, 12

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Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence

A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people. John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world. “At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/ farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in

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In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP. Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years. In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center. “Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community. Subscribe to our e-newsletter.

While Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.”

In a food democracy, everyone is a stakeholder. Not only do people have equal access to food, but they’re informed, active, engaged and participating.

thereby improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential. “We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, of income, zip code Sowing the Seeds of Victory and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help Growing Vegetables grow,” says Ritz. and Democracy So far, his Green Bronx Machine After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orcommunity has raised 30,000 pounds leans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” to leave her high-powered job in New Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED York City and return to her hometown Talk. “My favorite crop is organically in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. grown citizens—graduates, voters and “My parents raised me to contribute,” students who are eating [better] and livMwendo explains. “My first name ing healthier lives!” means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.” Kitchen Gardens In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), Nourish the World a local nonprofit organization that Roger Doiron is the founder and restores and strengthens what had once director of Kitchen Gardeners Interbeen a thriving, closely knit, self-reliant national (KGI), an online global comcommunity, rich with backyard gardens munity of some 30,000 people in 100 and citizen engagement. Residents countries that are growing some of went to work, recognizing the potentheir own food. He spearheaded First tial of community gardens to revitalize Lady Michelle Obama’s White House their neighborhood and bring affordGarden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a able healthful food to residents, many food garden back to the White House of them suffering from obesity, heart (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and disease and diabetes. The BGN both Jackson all had edible gardens) began revitalized a community garden and in 2008, went viral, took root and the converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla rest is history. Today, the first lady conGarden, where people of all ages gather tinues to champion garden-fresh food to grow food, share stories, embrace to improve children’s health. their cultural heritage and learn how to From his own 1,500-square-foot become responsible citizens. garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron “We bring people together and and his wife harvested 900 pounds of make decisions collectively,” says organic fruits and vegetables worth Mwendo. “The garden is for our com$2,200 in a single season. “Talented munity, by our community.” Undergardeners with more generous soils and standing the value of involving children climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maxiand teens, she adds, “Kids know they mizing production is not our only goal. will be loved here. This is a nurturing We’re also trying to maximize pleasure environment.” and health.” Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top Doiron believes, “Quality food is 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s central to well-being and is one of the Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth best ways to unite people of different through food. Based in New York City’s countries and cultures around a comSouth Bronx, one of the country’s poormon, positive agenda.” He’s convinced est school districts, he and his students that kitchen gardens will play a critical are growing vegetables in school, Like naAtlanta on Facebook.com

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role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.

Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy

Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers. As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a

terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling. “Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.

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Tapping a Joyful Reality of Miracles “Something amazingly awesome is going to happen to me today.”

hese are the first words Pam Grout speaks when she rises every morning before dancing her way into the bathroom. She plays a favorite uplifting tune such as Pharrell William’s Happy or Abba’s Dancing Queen and creates a sassy choreography complete with fist pumps, joyous jumps and a little rhythmic strutting. Her easy positive actions take no longer than it would to worry, “How will I get everything done today?” and then trudging into the bathroom feeling fatigued and overwhelmed. Plus, Grout’s playful attitude makes a big difference in the rest of the day’s outcomes. Grout is the author of two internationally bestselling books, E-Squared and E-Cubed. Both offer readers multiple opportunities to experience a disarmingly simple outlook on life. “There is an infinite force of potentiality in the universe that has our backs and wants to interact with us and guide us,” Grout believes. “There is no absolute reality; we create the reality that serves

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Grout’s journey to a life filled with joy and miracles is ongoing. As a freelance writer, she initially struggled with self-doubt, wondering, “What do I, a kid from Kansas, have to offer a New York City editor?” and came face-to-face with fears about money. Even though she was earning a decent living, she was recycling her parents’ anxieties about not having enough. “I’m not good enough” was another party crasher. When she began studying A Course in Miracles, Grout learned that consciousness creates the material world and the importance of self-compassion. She examined her staunch beliefs, questioning if they were true and letting go of the tiresome stories of inadequacy and worry. She began focusing on life’s blessings and noticed how concentrating on the good made

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“This little book will prove to you once and for all that your thoughts have power, and that a field of infinite possibilities awaits your claim,” the author writes in E-Squared. “It will help you rewrite the outdated thinking that drives your life.” Nine easy energy experiments will prove that the “field of potentiality,” as Grout calls it, is dependable, predictable and available to all. She equates our connection with the field to plugging in a toaster. We know the energy field is there, but we need to consciously “plug in” to use it. Grout details powerful spiritual principles that help us make everyday life richer, more meaningful and more fun. Part of her “new curriculum” includes: n Reality is waves of possibility that we have “observed” into form. n We are an energy field, connected with everything and everyone in the universe. n Our universe connection provides accurate and unlimited guidance. n Whatever we focus on expands. n The universe is limitless, abundant and surprisingly accommodating. “Believe in your bones that the universe is bountiful and supportive,” en-

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Making Dreams Come True Making our dreams a reality for us is not only possible, it’s probable. The key is opening our hearts to the beneficent universe. “If you want to know what will happen in your life, listen to the words coming out of your mouth,” Grout advises. If we are deluged with negative thoughts, stop and notice all that is right in our world. Ask the universe for help in shedding dark ruminations. When we replace poor images with positive affirming thoughts, our lives become more magical and enjoyable. Grout encourages her readers to invoke two words when life feels chaotic and out of control: “It’s okay,” which allows the loving flow of the universe to do the heavy lifting. Concentrating on living our joys equips us to help ourselves and others. Grout queries, “Since we are creating our reality, why not create the possibilities that bring us closer to our life’s purpose and higher self?” For more on Pam Grout’s work, follow her inspiring blog at PamGrout.com. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey; she blogs at DementiaJourney.org.

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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government. In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion. “You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own wellbeing, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says. Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier,

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A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4. Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.” “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government. The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources. Our food choices also affect the way in Subscribe to our e-newsletter.

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which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.” Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”

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A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining. “We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently. This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson. In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs. “The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food. NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth. “I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.”

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On the other hand, “A biker doesn’t get proper leg extension if the seat is too low,” he says, possibly leading to leg muscle strains. “The legs should be almost, but not totally extended at the lowest point in the pedaling motion.”

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Savvy Cycling Keep the Hard Knocks Out of Biking by Randy Kambic

eople are biking more than ever. Recreational bicycling ranked second to running as the favorite outdoor activity among both youths (6 to 24 years old) and adults (25-plus) in a recent Outdoor Industry Association study. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) further reports that from 2000 to 2012 the number of Americans biking to work rose from 488,000 to 786,000. This positive trend also means more crowded bike lanes and other pathways challenge the community infrastructure’s ability to keep up, raising safety concerns. Plus, we naturally want to avoid aches and pains while enjoying the myriad benefits of pedaling.

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“Having the right bike for one’s needs that’s properly fitted is crucial,” says Dan Moser, a founder and steering committee member of the BikeWalkLee community coalition and a traffic safety consultant in Fort Myers, Florida. “Use a local bike shop whose mechanics test and adjust the bikes they sell.” A bike mechanic can determine the proper seat height and ideal distance from the handlebars to the seat tube. Back, knee or hip pain may develop if a cyclist has to stretch their legs to get to the pedals, explains Tim Bustos, a bicycling consultant in Pensacola, Florida, and former bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for Davis, California, which earned platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community status, along with Boulder, Colorado, and Portland, Oregon, from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). 20

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The latest NHTSA study charted 49,000 bicycle accidents in 2012, 1,000 more than the year before. Biking only in daylight and avoiding alcohol could improve those numbers because 48 percent of biker fatalities occur beginning at 4 p.m. and 37 percent involve a driver or bicyclist that has been drinking. Even well-marked bike lanes don’t guarantee safety, so caution is required. Some motorists are careless about entering bike lanes and don’t correctly stop at crosswalks or look behind before opening car doors. David Takemoto-Weerts, a bicycle program coordinator at the University of California, Davis, member of the city’s Bike Transportation Advisory Committee and LAB-certified instructor, suggests keeping at least five feet from the sides of cars to avoid being hit. Cyclists are wise not to weave in and out of traffic, to signal turns and watch out for runners, walkers and pedestrians as they abide by normal traffic rules and flow. Takemoto-Weerts says that bikers sometimes overlook using the stop signal (left arm extended downward) to alert bikers behind them. Wearing a helmet should be a standard practice. The University of North Carolina’s Highway Safety Research Center, in Chapel Hill, reports that wearing a helmet reduces the overall risk of head injuries by 85 percent. “Cyclists are part of traffic, whether operating on a road, pathway or a combination,” says Moser. “Being acutely aware of one’s surroundings and minimizing distractions, following the rules of the road and pathway, and being prepared to deal with others’ mistakes are all vital.”

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Dr. Kim Martin, a certified functional medicine practitioner and chiropractor with North Shore Health Solutions, in Northbrook, Illinois, says that recreational bikers have visited her for knee, hip and neck soreness or strains. In addition to ensuring they’re employing proper leg extension, she advises, “Pedal a little faster in a lower gear; ideally, 75 to 90 revolutions per minute, which is easier on the knees and lessens muscle fatigue than traveling slower in a higher gear.” She explains that the correct seat height facilitates proper alignment of hips and a full rotation; if not, energy is forced outward, stressing the hips. Martin adds that the neck might experience strain from tilting the head up for long periods. “This can occur by wearing a helmet that is too low or forward in the front or poor-fitting eyewear that inches forward down the nose.” Right after a long ride, Martin suggests that riders gently bend downward over their crossed legs a few times, alternately switching legs, and also slowly bending the head up and down, sideways and then in a circular motion for a couple of minutes. “Overall,” she says, “the key is to have fun.” Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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f a community has seen a growth in cycling accidents, has few safety education programs in place or roadway infrastructure isn’t biker-friendly, individuals can take action. Dan Moser, a Southwest Florida transportation safety consultant, suggests forming alliances with non-bikers to approach civic leaders: “Consider including pedestrian accommodations and frame the issue as one of everyone having access to a safe environment, including bike and foot travelers, and the value of recreation and exercise to the community.” Use the criteria found at Tinyurl.com/CommunityBikeabilityChecklist to evaluate the quality of the local biking environment. The League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly America program invites communities to apply for technical assistance and receive customized feedback and advice on improving local conditions at BikeLeague.org/bfa. Bikes Belong, a consortium of suppliers and retailers, plus individuals and club members, supports the creation of protected bike lanes and provides community grants and supportive resources at PeopleForBikes.org. Many state highway authorities, police and park and recreation departments conduct bike rules and safety programs for the public. Check for local resources online.

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Jeffrey Smith Warns Against GMOs by Linda Sechrist

effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.

What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants. Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, highfructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.

How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves? Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA 22

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scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigorous, longterm testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems. When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.

Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic? Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie. Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.

How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods? Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO,

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or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed. NonGMOShoppingGuide.com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided—would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier nonGMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk. The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability. The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification. Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share. Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com. Subscribe to our e-newsletter.

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FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry by Avery Mack

mericans annually discard more food than plastic—35 million tons in 2012—an amount that’s tripled since 1960, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most of the waste is fruits and vegetables, seafood, grains, meat and milk. Since waste starts in the fields before it compounds via restaurants, grocers and families, the easiest starting point to reverse this trend is with farmers. “Farming’s a high-risk business. Farmers can’t predict weather, sales or equipment problems, so extra is grown,” explains Laurie Caldwell, executive director of Boston Area Gleaners, in Waltham, Massachusetts. “Up to 20 percent of U.S.-grown food isn’t harvested. Gleaners save what’s left behind for hungry people in need.”

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problem, “We’ve seen a shift in priorities, with food pantries offering fresh, quality food and educating both staff and recipients,” she reports. In 2014, Boston Area Gleaners harvested 34 farms, contributing 177,000 pounds of primarily vegetables encompassing 60 varieties. California’s fruit is abundant because of the state’s year-round growing season. Until the 1960s and the advent of Silicon Valley, this was the world’s largest fruit-producing region. Some of its current apple trees date back to the Gold Rush days. “We glean backyards and orchards here,” says Craig Diserens, executive director of Village Harvest, in San Jose. “Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots, plus citrus fruits—it’s ladderless picking, to protect both volunteers and trees.” Telescoping tools pluck out-ofreach fruit. The nonprofit gleans 15 to 20 times a month via volunteers ages 5 to 90. In 2013, its Harvesting for the Hungry program distributed 245,000 pounds of fruit.

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The Feeding America West Michigan food bank, headquartered in Comstock, provides more than produce, with donations from manufacturers, wholesalers, restaurants and stores adding meat, dairy, frozen foods and bread. Volunteers repackage donations into usable sizes; do clerical work; pick produce; and sort, pack, store and deliver food. While most of the nonprofit’s yield is distributed through 1,100 food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens, many can’t store perishables. Working with churches, schools and community centers, the organization’s mobile units deliver fresh food directly to recipients, often the same day it is donated. Each unit can carry food for 100 to 200 families. This local Feeding America outreach group serves an estimated 492,000 people each year. The Society of St. Andrew often rescues the “ugly” produce—potatoes not well-shaped for chips, oversized peaches, too-long green beans, too-ripe strawberries and apples that aren’t picture perfect. “Farmers get a tax benefit and people get fresh food,” says Bruce Oland, the Triangle Area coordinator in North Carolina. “Farmers let us know when they’ll harvest a crop and we have a few days to glean what’s left before they replant. We pick anything edible—kale, lettuce, tomatoes, cantaloupe and lots of sweet potatoes.” In a single harvested field, volunteers have gleaned seven tons of sweet potatoes. The society’s gleaning and feeding ministry has regional offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Additional areas are located in Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio and Pennsylvania (see EndHunger.org). Jason Brown, a former St. Louis Rams’ center with a five-year, $37 million contract, traded his cleats for a tractor. Now in Louisburg, North Carolina, he calls First Fruits Farm home and plans to donate the first fruits of every harvest to food pantries. He learned about farming from YouTube videos, computer searches and other farmers. The first crop on five acres yielded 100,000 pounds of sweet potatoes; Brown gave it all away. With 1,000 acres to farm, he’s set to tackle hunger big time. Subscribe to our e-newsletter.

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TheHungerSite. GreaterGood.com It doesn’t require a big time commitment to help feed the hungry. Backyard gardeners can start by planting an extra row (Tinyurl.com/PlantRow ForHungry). Since its inception in 1995, the Plant a Row program has collectively turned 20 million pounds of produce into 80 million meals. Offer to pick a neighbor’s excess produce or herbs, and then check with others nearby. Get the kids involved. Volunteer at or make a donation to a soup kitchen. Gather a group of friends, family, members of an organization or congregation to glean or repackage produce one day a month. If a local food pantry can’t accept perishables, leverage social media to spread the word about which day free food will be available at a church or school. Everyone can help. No one should go to bed hungry.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Mastermind Call Series for Health & Wellness Practitioners using Energy Therapy – July 1 & 15. 4-5:15pm. Usually held 1st & 3rd Wed. Join other Practitioners as Dr. Anne Merkel leads powerful Mastermind sessions using Energy Therapy tools to enhance your life and practice. Monthly series of two live calls, Mastermind, notes, recordings, e-mail support. Info: 844-283-2778. Register: AnneMerkel.com/Practitioner-Mastermind.

THURSDAY, JULY 2 Beyond Asana Book Study – 12-1:30pm. Currently reading The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele. Meets 1st Thurs each month. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. 770-425-4488. Yogawan@Mindspring.com. MariettaYoga.com.

MONDAY, JULY 6 Living Foods Institute Healthy Lifestyle Programs – July 6-20. 9am-4pm. 1-, 5-, 10- & 30-day programs as well as 5 Super Detox Day options available. Hands-on training in the raw and living foods recipe preparation, emotional/mental healing, cleansing and detoxification and more. Fee according to package selected; some scholarships available. Living Foods Institute, 1700 Commerce Dr, Atlanta. 404-524-4488.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Autoimmune Coaching & Energy Therapy Support: Live Calls – 4-5:15pm. 2nd Wed. Dr. Anne Merkel shares information and solutions for people experiencing autoimmune disorders, to naturally address their condition and support healing. Notes and past month recordings provided when register. Free. Info: 844-283-2778. Register: is.gd/autoimmunegroup.

THURSDAY, JULY 9 Ava Anderson Non-Toxic Summer Sizzle Tour – 6:30-8:30pm. Free. The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, 7 Concourse Pkwy NE, Atlanta. More info, Kelli Stewart: 917-623-1716, H e a l t h y L i v i n g Wi t h K e l l i @ g m a i l . c o m , AvaAndersonNonToxic.com/Stewart. Aromatherapy Certification: Evening Class – 7-10pm. A 16-wk Certification Course with Roz Zollinger, certified Aromatherapist and Instructor. Learn key elements of this increasingly popular natural therapy. A fascinating world of essential oils together with their wide-ranging therapeutic benefits. Course designed to introduce to the novice all the key elements of this increasingly popular natural therapy. $365. Heal Center, 270 Carpenter Dr, Ste 500, Sandy Springs. 404-307-0004. HealCenterAtlanta.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 10 Southface Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable – 7:30-9am. Atlanta’s Proctor Creek: Challenges and Possibilities. Learn a little about Atlanta’s Proctor Creek and to hear about some of the initiatives underway to serve the watershed. More info: Southface.org/SART.

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Jazz on the Lawn – 7:30-9:30pm. Guitarist Richard Alan Smith. $20/advance, $25/at door. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338. Callanwolde.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 Beginning Canoe – 10-11:30am. This introduction to canoeing is great for first time paddlers, families with young kids, or adults coming back to the sport. CNC provides all equipment. $15/general, $10/ CNC member. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. Registration required by July 9: 770-992-2055 x 237. ChattNatureCenter.org. Hands on Atlanta: Truly Living Well – July 11 & 25. 10am-1pm. Volunteers needed to give the farm site a face lift. Help with landscaping, mulching, weeding, composting and more. More info & to register: HandsOnAtlanta.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

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vision therapy programs can control, treat and reverse nearsightedness. With Dr. Kyle Jones of Georgia Eye Center. Limited seating. First time guests only. Bambinelli’s. Register: 770-939-8840. GeorgiaEyeCenter.net.

THURSDAY, JULY 16 Nutrition Class – 6:30pm. Tedeschi Wellness, 1770 Century Blvd NE, Ste A, Atlanta. 404-320-0204. TedeschiWellness.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 18 “How Do We Fix Our Broken World?” Talk – 2pm. Sponsored by Share International USA Southeast Region. Free. East Atlanta Library, 400 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta. More info: Share-International.us/se/upcoming_events.html.

SUNDAY, JULY 19

Paddle and Hike at Gold Branch Park – 9am. On this adults-only trip, we’ll explore the wetland marsh around the Gold Branch Unit by boat and by foot. $40/general, $30/CNC member. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. Registration required by July 10: 770-992-2055 x 237. ChattNatureCenter.org.

Beginning Canoe – 10-11:30am. This introduction to canoeing is great for first time paddlers, families with young kids, or adults coming back to the sport. CNC provides all equipment. $15/general, $10/ CNC member. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. Registration required by July 16: 770-992-2055 x 237. ChattNatureCenter.org.

Breakfast with Butterflies – 10am. A familyfriendly morning with exclusive access to the butterfly encounter. Enjoy breakfast treats and one-on-one time with butterflies. $20/general, $15/ CNC member. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. Registration required by July 7: 770-992-2055 x 237. ChattNatureCenter.org.

Raw & Living Foods Banquet Feast & Graduation Party – 3:30pm. Delicious organic raw and living foods buffet and testimonies from students who have completed the Healthy Lifestyle Course. Open to the public. $5-$10 donation appreciated. Living Foods Institute, 1700 Commerce Dr, Atlanta. For reservations: 404-524-4488. LivingFoodsInstitute.com.

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MONDAY, JULY 20

Sierra Club Meeting – 7pm, refreshments; 7:30pm, program. Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta. More info: Georgia.SierraClub.org/Atlanta.

Onnetsu Far Infrared Heat Therapy Course – July 20 thru August 10. This basic training course meets 5 hours each Monday for four weeks. You will learn the basics of Onnetsu Far Infrared Heat Therapy. $510, includes uniform. US Onnetsu Therapy Center, 5390 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross. To register, 770-710-1527. For more information about Onnetsu,visit USOnnetsu.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Mastermind Call Series for Health & Wellness Practitioners using Energy Therapy – 4-5:15pm. See July 1 listing. Info: 844-283-2778. Register: AnneMerkel.com/Practitioner-Mastermind. Oh My It’s Vegan – 6:30pm. Salud Cooking Class with Crystal and Olivia. Menu: White Gazpacho and Heirloom Bruschetta; Grilled Vegetable Shish Kabobs with Trio: Spanish Romesco, Mediterranean Pesto, Asian Mango Sambal Sauce; Watermelon Cake with Macadamia Nut Cream; Coco Melon Cooler and Fruit Infused Water. $35. Whole Foods Market’s Salud Cooking School, 2800 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta. To register: wfm.com/salud. Meditation on Twin Hearts – 7pm. A short, guided meditation blessing the Earth with loving kindness, peace and good will. In return, we reap the amazing benefits of inner harmony. With Ursula Lentine. Suggested donation $5-$20. Tedeschi Wellness, 1770 Century Blvd NE, Ste A, Atlanta. 404-320-0204. TedeschiWellness.com. UrsulaLentine.com.

Raw & Living Foods Educational Seminar & Recipe Demonstration – 7pm. Learn how to reverse and slow aging, heal disease, increase energy, reach ideal weight and more. Enjoy recipe demo and taste delicious recipes. Open to the public. $5-$10 donation appreciated. Living Foods Institute, 1700 Commerce Dr, Atlanta. Call & leave name & number for reservations: 404-524-4488. LivingFoodsInstitute.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 21 Georgia Perennial Plant Assoc Meeting – 7:30pm. Free and open to the public. Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta. GeorgiaPerennial.org.

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Improve your Child’s Eyesight: Free Workshop & Dinner – 7pm. Learn how new, proven kid-friendly

A Book Affair – 6:30-8:30pm. A unique and fun-filled evening in an upscale setting featuring presentations by local book authors’ complimented with music and light faire. More info: 404-872-5338 or Callanwolde.org.

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The Social Hand Up 2015 – 7-9pm. Event brings entrepreneurs, creatives, nonprofits and community members together to build awareness of our city’s

issues and work together to create change all while having a good time. Benefits Wholesome Wave Georgia. Nelson Mullins Rooftop Terrace, 201 17th St NW, Ste 1700, Atlanta. TheSocialHandUp.com.

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The Nature Club Dine and Discover – 7-9pm. Topic: Frogs and Toads Workshop. Socialize with like-minded folks and learn. $10/general, $5/ CNC Members. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. 770-992-2055. ChattNatureCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 Special Bonus EFT & Energy Therapy Support Call – 4-5:15pm. For beginners and advanced users of EFT or other Energy Therapy tools. Join like-minded others to clear summer issues that hold you back in your life or practice. Free. Info: 844-283-2778. Register: is.gd/TAPBonus.

FRIDAY, JULY 24 Atlanta HealthCare, Music & Gospel Festival – July 24-25. A 2-day healthcare, music, workshop extravaganza. Includes music concerts, health care workshops and training, youth and entrepreneur activities, as well as financial and literary empowerment workshops. Atlanta Convention Center/Americas Mart, 240 Peachtree Street Atlanta Georgia. AtlantaHealthcareAndMusicFestival.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 30 Professional Wellness Network – 7-9pm. Come share your business with other wellness professionals. Open up opportunities for cross promotion. Bring anything you’d like to share with others. Tedeschi Wellness, 1770 Century Blvd NE, Ste A, Atlanta. RSVP: 404-320-0204. TedeschiWellness.com.

Sacred Women’s Circle – 7-9pm. With Kristie Picklesimer. A sacred woman’s circle is a container for speaking our truths and witnessing one another with compassion as new insights begin to stir from the deepest parts of ourselves. Love offering. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. 770-425-4488. Yogawan@Mindspring.com. MariettaYoga.com.

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Hands on Atlanta: Truly Living Well – July 11 & 25. 10am-1pm. Volunteers needed to give the farm site a face lift. Help with landscaping, mulching, weeding, composting and more. More info & to register: HandsOnAtlanta.org.

Do you have a desire to serve humanity and to build a stronger connection with your own spiritual nature? If so, Transmission Meditation is the simplest way to do both. Transmission Meditation is a group service that steps down the great spiritual energies that continually stream into our planet. Introductory talk followed by Transmission Meditation. Sponsored by Share International USA Southeast Region. Free. Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore Annex, Clifford Steele Building, 5505 Roswell Rd, Atlanta. More info: Share-International.us/se/upcoming_events.html.

Jazz on the Lawn – 7:30-9:30pm. Theresa Hightower. $20/advance, $25/at door. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338. Callanwolde.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 Healing Touch Level I – July 25-26. With Jane Hightower. 18 CE hrs for RNs and MTs. Healing Touch is an energy-based therapy training offering certification which is designed for nurses or anyone who desires an in-depth understanding of energy healing. There are five levels leading to certification as Healing Touch Certified Practitioner (HTCP), but the work learned at each level can be used immediately. $365. Heal Center, 270 Carpenter Dr, Ste 500, Sandy Springs. 404-307-0004. HealCenterAtlanta.com.

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Hand Reflexology Workshop – Aug 1-2. Based on the Zollinger BodySystems Method of Reflexology. A comprehensive weekend seminar designed to: Study of the basic structure and physiology of the hand and wrist. Common problems of the hand and wrist. Proficiency in the “BodySystems” approach to Hand Reflexology self-help techniques. Learn a systematic protocol and how to combine the routine with the work on the feet. $210. Heal Center, 270 Carpenter Dr, Ste 500, Sandy Springs. 404-307-0004. HealCenterAtlanta.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 26

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Woodland Restoration Project – 9am. Help remove invasive English ivy and privet in and around our woodlands in order to encourage native plant restoration. Registration required by July 20. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. 770-992-2055. ChattNatureCenter.org.

Holistic Healing Circle – 8-9:30pm. Also held Sept 28. Join Mindy Strich, Certified Energetic Healing Practitioner, and coauthor of F.A.I.T.H.: Finding Answers in the Heart, to learn more about Energy Healing and why it is rapidly becoming a recognized complement to standard medical treatment. $10. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. 770-425-4488. Space limited; RSVP: Info@HealingHeartEnergy.com. MariettaYoga.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 13th Annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival – Aug 29-30. 10am-10pm, Sat; 11am-7:30pm, Sun. 5k run Sat, 8am. Farmers’ Market, Sun, 9:30am1:30pm. A fun-filled way to bid adieu to summer with a celebration of music and art. Free. Grant Park, 800 Cherokee Ave, Atlanta. 404-521-0938. SummerShadeFestival.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Meditation Workshop – 1-4pm. Enjoy an afternoon with Becky Huff, learning about and sampling different styles and approaches to meditation. Each one will be soothing and healing, and will help you to begin or to revitalize and deepen your meditation practice. $35 by Sept 4; $45 thereafter. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. 770-425-4488. Yogawan@Mindspring.com. MariettaYoga.com.

Authentic Intuitive Movement – 12-1:30pm. With Kristie Picklesimer and Karen Ferguson, the creators of AIM. Join us for an evening of freestyle dance, a time to let go of inhibitions and let the healing power of movement restore our bodies, minds and spirits. Everyone welcome. Love offering. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. More info, Kristie: 678-234-3869. MariettaYoga.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

Holistic Healing Circle – 8-9:30pm. Join Mindy Strich, Certified Energetic Healing Practitioner, and coauthor of F.A.I.T.H.: Finding Answers in the Heart, to learn more about Energy Healing and why it is rapidly becoming a recognized complement to standard medical treatment. $10. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. 770-425-4488. Space limited; RSVP: Info@HealingHeartEnergy.com. MariettaYoga.com.

ongoingevents SUNDAY Kundalini Yoga Series – 8-9:15am. With Ann Ritter. $17/drop-in, $108/8-wk series. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com. Meditation Service – 10am. See website for complete list of services and events. Atlanta Meditation Center of Self-Realization Fellowship, 4000 King Springs Rd SE, Smyrna. 770-434-7200. SRFAtlanta.org. Reading Service – 11am. See website for a complete list of services and events. Atlanta Meditation Center of Self-Realization Fellowship, 4000 King Springs Rd SE, Smyrna. 770-434-7200. SRFAtlanta.org.

Herbs for Women’s Health – 2-4pm. Led by Abbey Brewer. For all women, regardless of your stage of life. Will cover revered, tonic herbs that have supported

Sunday Service – 11am. Come celebrate our service of life, spirit and the Eucharist. All are invited to attend. St. Thomas Christian Church, Karin Kabalah Center, 2531 Briarcliff Rd, Ste 217, Atlanta. 404-320-1038.

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Atlanta Ice Cream Festival – 11am-6pm. This fun event features ice cream, but also includes a variety of health and wellness agencies, fitness routines, vendors and more. Piedmont Park, 10th St & Charles Allen Dr, Atlanta. AtlantaIceCreamFestival.com.

women through millennia as well as specific herbs to address many common women’s health concerns. $30 (cash or check made payable to Abbey Brewer). Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. Abbey Brewer: 404-272-9099, EmbraceYoga@msn.com. MariettaYoga.com.

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Shamanic Journey Meditation – 11am-12:30pm. First Sunday of every month. Experience Shamanic Journey as pathway to inner peace, healing and wisdom. Drums and rattles welcomed. Hosted by Gailie Spirit Weaver. Love donation. The Heron House, 102 Russell Rd, Mountain Park. For more info, RSVP & check schedule: Meetup.com/ShamanicJourney. Stress Release Yoga Class – 6pm. Class is offered for a minimum $5 donation. You Yoga, Me Yoga & More, 8745 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs. 404-654-3336. YouYogaMeYoga.com. Free Public Reiki Share – 1-3pm. 2nd Sun. Open to everyone. Learn about the healing energy called Reiki, and to experience giving and receiving this wonderful energy. Love offering. Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore, 5531 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta. Meetup.com/Heartfelt-Reiki-Healing-Meetup.

MONDAY Law of Attraction Meetup – 10:30-11:30am. Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore, 5531 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta. 404-255-5207. ItsAboutBelief.com. Hands on Atlanta: Truly Living Well – July 13 & 257. 11am-2pm. Volunteers needed to give the farm site a face lift. Help with landscaping, mulching, weeding, composting and more. More info & to register: HandsOnAtlanta.org. Art, Music, Meditation and Yoga Group – 12pm, Mon & Wed. Come join Sway Yoga. Be good to yourself. Connect and feel the energizing warmth of the oldest mind body fitness systems in the world to relax and refresh Hammond Park Gymnasium, 705 Hammond Dr, Atlanta. 731-415-2588. To register: SandySpringsGA.gov/Registration. SwayLiving.wix.com/sway. Sacramental Healing Circle – 6pm. Offered by the Healing Ministry of the St. Thomas Christian Church for those seeking physical and/or emotional healing. Free. Karin Kabalah Center, 2531 Briarcliff Rd, Ste 217, Atlanta. 404-320-1038. Spiritual Support Group – 7pm. 2nd & 4th Mon. Work on your issues with your Angels! Develop intuition and learn tools for life. $10. Atlanta Unity Church, 3597 Parkway Ln, Norcross. Intuitive Counselor Natalie: 510-830-8061. Meetup.com/Angelic-Reiki-Healing-Night.

TUESDAY Yoga for Stiff Guys – 6:30pm. Also Sat, 12pm. Fundamentals of yoga with an emphasis on proper alignment and breath awareness. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com. Introductory Presentation on Meditation and Positive Living – 7-9pm. Come and enjoy this most inspiring of topics to reach your highest potential as soul. Free. Life Enrichment Center, 1340 McConnell Dr, Decatur. To register, Dhana: 404-273-5704. Santmat.net.

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WEDNESDAY Meditation and Gentle Yoga Stretch – 10am. For anyone new to yoga and meditation, or for those who wish to refine their skills. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com. Meditation Session – 2:30pm. Come relax your mind in a hectic world and manifest your goals. Please reserve space ahead of time. Free. Karin Kabalah Center, 2531 Briarcliff Rd, Ste 217, Atlanta. 404-320-1038. Law of Attraction Meetup (Dunwoody) – 7:008:00pm. Higher Brain Living Awaken Center, 7 Dunwoody Park, Ste 122, Atlanta. ItsAboutBelief.com.

THURSDAY Noetic Sciences Meeting – 7:30pm. 3rd Thurs. Topic changes monthly. Free. Millen nium Healthcare, 4370 Georgetown Sq, Atlanta. 770-390-0012. MH@Millennium-Healthcare.com. MillenniumHealthcare.com.

FRIDAY Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting – 8-10am. Decatur City Hall, Conference Rm, 509 N McDonough St, Decatur. Lena Stevens: 404-370-4102 or Lena.Stevens@DecaturGA.com. Women’s Yoga Therapy Group – 10-11:45am. Every other Fri July 17-Dec 18. Facilitated by Wanda DeVaughn. Yoga Therapy for emotional well-being combines the ancient wisdom of yoga, pranayama, meditation, and the synergy of group process to enhance emotional well-being. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. 770-425-4488. Yogawan@Mindspring.com. MariettaYoga.com. Monthly Gathering for Inspiration and Networking – 11am-12:30pm. 2nd Fri. World Peace Café, 220 Hammond Dr NE, Atlanta. Meetup.com/SpiritualEntrepreneursAtlanta. Meet Me at the Well: A Spiritual Book Study Group – July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11. 7-8:30pm. 2nd Fri. The Power of Intention, Learning to Co-Create You World Your Way by Dr. Wayne Dyer. Led by Joan Chabib. $15/session. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. 770-425-4488. RSVP: J_Chabib@bellsouth.net. MariettaYoga.com.

SATURDAY Hands on Atlanta: Truly Living Well – July 11 & 25. 10am-1pm. Volunteers needed to give the farm site a face lift. Help with landscaping, mulching, weeding, composting and more. More info & to register: HandsOnAtlanta.org. Yoga for Stiff Guys – 12pm. Also Tues, 6:30pm. Fundamentals of yoga with an emphasis on proper alignment and breath awareness. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com.

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SEASONAL SPECIALS 3-IN-1 SPECIAL – A Colonic, An IonCleanse Foot Bath and 30 mins in the Far Infrared Sauna for $145 (regularly $175). All services must be completed in the same day so plan on being with us for about 2.5 hrs. Special price good until 8/30/15. Clear Path Wellness Center, 275 Carpenter Dr, Ste 202, Sandy Springs. 404-497-9268. ClearPathWellness.com. SWEAT-N-SOAK SPECIAL – 30 mins in the Sauna and an IonCleanse Foot Bath for $79 (regularly $90). Both services must be used in the same day. Offer good until 8/30/15. Clear Path Wellness Center, 275 Carpenter Dr, Ste 202, Sandy Springs. 404-497-9268. ClearPathWellness.com. FREE TRIAL – Try out the healing qualities of the Septestone Healing Mat for 30 minutes to 1 hour for free. Appointment required. Septestone Healing Mats with Pillow available for purchase at the US Onnetsu Therapy Center, 5390 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross. Call for appointment, 770-710-1527. USOnnetsu.org.

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Dr. Park is a Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist who has been helping patients with a vast array of health concerns including headaches, vertigo, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica and fibromyalgia. In his practice Dr Park only adjusts a single bone, The Atlas bone, which is the first and most important bone in the spinal structure. As this bone is properly adjusted, the rest of the spinal structure follows suit. The Atlas Orthogonal procedure is a painless and safe spinal correction which restores body balance and improves body function. The C1 Spine Lab uses state of the art equipment and fully computerized analysis in order to ensure the best Atlas adjustment.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY CLEAR PATH WELLNESS CENTER 275 Carpenter Dr, Ste 202, Sandy Springs 404-497-9268 • ClearPathWellness.com

Providing colon hydrotherapy, nutritional consulting, ion cleanse foot bath, far infrared sauna, reflexology, massage and raindrop therapy, bio-energetic evaluation and life-enhancement processing services for the greater Atlanta metro area. See ad, page 25.

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Specializing in natural relief for Autoimmune Disorders. Certifiy, health and wellness practitioners to incorporate Energy Therapy modalities into on-going practices. Dr. Anne Merkel assists you by phone, in-person, and via numerous on-line self-study packages, leading you to Conscious Transformation, Wellness, and Release of Trauma. Free e-books, videos, and content-rich articles on her website. See ad, back cover.

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HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE DR. TINA TROTTER

Health Concept I 560 E. Lanier Ave, Fayetteville 770-719-8785 • HealthConceptsGA.com

Providing the highest quality holistic healthcare services specialized to meet each patient’s unique needs. State of the art natural healthcare clinic, spalike setting, individualized treatments. For a full list of services, visit our website. See ad, page 15.

DENIZ SANDIKKIRAN LMT

Whole Care Medical Group 5390 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Norcross • 404-992-9031 body.mind.spirit.deniz@gmail.com

Specializing in Energy Work and Massage Therapy. A session will include elements from diverse training, including Therapeutic Reiki Massage, Reflexology, A r o m a t h e r a p y, S p i r i t u a l Counseling, Shamanic Healing and Medical Intuitive. Totally transform yourself, your relationships, your life. BA Psychology. PSI CHI National Honor Society in Psychology – lifetime member. See classified ad for specials.

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MEDITATION KARIN KABALAH CENTER

2531 Briarcliff Rd, Ste 217, Atlanta In the Woodlake Office Park 404-320-1038 • KarinKabalahCenter.com

”Kabalah: A Process of Awakening”. A key to unlocking the mystery of our existence on all levels - physical, psychological and spiritual. New class starts on Wednesday, April 8, 7pm. Free Introductory Lecture, April 1, 7pm. See calendar for classes, seminars and lectures.

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Meditation on the Inner Light and Sound: Learn how to live in alignment with the soul’s purpose and to experience greater harmony within, with others, and with the environment. Always free, never a charge. See calendar for local m e d i t a t i o n g ro u p s , c l a s s e s

ATLANTA MEDITATION CENTER OF SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP 4000 King Springs Rd SE, Atlanta 770-434-7200 • SrfAtlanta.org

Realize your true Self by direct perception of the divine through Kriya Yoga. Self-Realization Fellowship is a world wide organization founded in 1920 by P a r a m a h a n s a Yo g a n a n d a (Autobiography of a Yogi). Sundays: Meditation Service @ 10:00AM; Reading Service @ 11:00AM. See website for a complete list of services and events.

NUTRITION THERAPY B. YOUNG NUTRITION & WELLNESS

Dr. Elizabeth M. Young, PhD, RD, LD, CLT East Cobb • drbeth@byoungnutrition.com 770-364-2652 • BYoungNutrition.com

Is Food Making You Sick? We use blood and DNA tests to find foods that will help you feel your best. Most clients feel better in one week, and great in seven.

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Psychic / Clairvoyant / Medium. Internationally Renowned. 48 years experience. Now permanently residing in Atlanta. Private and confidential telephonic or personal readings. Accurate readings with past, present and future.

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O ff e r i n g m e d i c a l q i g o n g , reflexology and acupoint therapy, an energetic approach to managing chronic symptoms, targetting the root cause of symptoms, and bringing balance to the entire being.

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