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www.HurleyWellnessCenter.com Toxin by definition is anything that is injurious, destructive, or fatal. We eat, drink and breathe harmful toxins daily and are also exposed to them through electrical pollution and negative emotions.

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Its Lessons Inspire, Heal and Sustain Us

by Christine MacDonald

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18 SPRING GREENING

Easy Ways to Detox a House

by Lane Vail

18 20 STRONG WINDS

STRONG ROOTS What Trees Teach Us About Life

by Dennis Merritt Jones

22 HOME-GROWN

ORGANIC MADE EASY 10 Time-Saving Tips for a Healthy Garden

by Barbara Pleasant

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23 EARTH IN PERIL Children Confront Climate Change

by Avery Mack

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25 DOGS WITH

LIBRARY CARDS Kids Love Reading to Animals

by Sandra Murphy

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letterfrompublisher

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aster is one of my favorite holidays. I love the eggs hunts, the warmer temperatures, and the flowers. I am hoping for a sunny Easter morning so we can have an early morning egg hunt followed by church.

This area of the East Coast has the perfect balance of the seasons. By the time I am done with the cold, the warm weather rolls in. When I am done with the hot weather, the cool temperatures come. I can’t live in a place where the temperature is constant. I briefly lived in California and could not handle the lack of seasons, every day was the same, and it felt empty to me because there was no change to signal the cycle of life. The changing seasons seem to nourish my soul and keep me moving on, giving me something new to look forward to.

I feel like I have more energy this time of year. I can’t wait to open the windows and do some spring cleaning. It is time to clean up all the sticks in the yard and have bonfires in the evening. Spring also means working in the yard with mowing, pruning, and planting. I cannot wait for the wild honeybees to find the weeping cherry blooming in my yard so I can walk under the tree and listen to the magnificent hum.

I wanted to get bees for my own hive this year. I had settled on Russian bees. By the time I got around to ordering them, they were already sold out. I guess the wild honeybees will get to enjoy the Chamomile, Russian sage, and English Lavender I planted last year. The Lavender is already coming back up and it already smells lovely.

Maybe next year I will get to harvest the fragrant honey I have been planning from my own hive.

With the days getting longer and warmer. I am looking forward to sitting out on the porch after work with a glass of wine to watch the sunset. These are the moments I work so hard for, to sit at home and enjoy my family. It is the little and simple things in life that make me smile. These moments are never captured by the camera; but completely by my mind, heart and soul.

I hope you find as much joy in this month as I do.

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newsbriefs Yoga And Wellness At The Lake

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our Karma Center at the Lake is dedicated to yoga and wellness.

It is now open on Williamson Road in Mooresville near the intersection at Brawley School Road. The address of the new location is 438 Williamson Road, Suite C Mooresville.

It is a beautiful spa-like studio that offers over 20 classes a week; including a variety of yoga, Pilates, mixed, and barre classes. They offer unlimited classes at $35/month, which is the lowest price point in the area.

They also offer Therapeutic Body work and Yoga Therapy Classes, featuring Certified Yoga Alliance Instructors and Neuromuscular Certified Massage Therapists. Their hours are Monday-Thursday from 9am1pm and 5pm-9pm, Friday 9am-2pm, and Saturday 9am2pm. Visit YourKarmaAtTheLake.com for more information about the new location or call or call 704-663-0177. Your Karma also has a second location to serve you with the same amenities it is located at 195 W Statesville Avenue, Mooresville.

704-663-7188.

For more information call the numbers as listed above or email YourKarma@gmx.com.

YourKarmaYoga.com. See ad on page 24.

Your Health in 2015

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Days to Wellness, Cleansing and Detoxifying Your Way to Better Health.

You are in control, it is 98% Lifestyle and 2% Genetics. The food you eat on a daily basis has a huge effect on your health and happiness. Do you crave Sound Sleep Weight Loss, Increased Energy from AM-PM, Lower Blood Pressure, Lower Cholesterol, Reduced Stress with a Strong Immunity, and Elimination of Menopausal Symptoms? Do you need support, encouragement, recipes and meal planning?

21 Days to Wellness just may be what you are looking for. This plan is all about creating fresh, new, healthy habits in your life that can transform you profoundly and permanently in ways that you can’t yet imagine. Experience food as thy “Medicine” and as thy “Farmacy”. View transforming testimonials at SimplyNutritiousNow.com.

The Program begins Saturday, April 4th.

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creating unity and harmony in our lives Providing opportunities for individuals to work through social and emotional needs Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Behavior Management, Substance Abuse, Social Skills, Sexual Trauma, Team Building

Individuals, Families, Couples, Groups, Workshops

For more information, contact Corrine Lewis at 704-746-6242. See ad on page 6.

Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature. ~Gerard de Nerval

Achieving Balance at The Farm

Counseling Services Stephanie Pennell • 704-763-3796 Stephanie Roffey, LCSW • 704-516-0971 AchievingBalanceAtTheFarm.com

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Decisions, Decisions

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erhaps the most important decision we can make and discuss with our loved ones is on how we wish to live our final days. Many older Americans have never had this conversation with their families, nor have they completed their Advance Directives. April 16th is National Health Care Decision Day, and all Americans are reminded to have this most important conversation with their loved ones annually. The workshop called “Decisions, Decisions” will be held on Thursday April 9th, 11am-Noon, at the South Iredell Senior Center, 202 N. Church Street (lower level of Charles Mack Citizens Center) in downtown Mooresville.

This 1 hour presentation by Mac Herring, RN, CHPN with Catawba Regional Hospice will explore the four types of Advance Directive formats used in North Carolina: Living Will, Health Care Power of Attorney, Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST), and Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNR). Participants will be able to discuss the various forms and be given Tool Kits for completing and discussing their wishes with their Loved Ones. Lunch will be provided. Please pre-register (for Lunch) at the South Iredell Citizen Center.

For more information contact South Iredell Citizen Center 202 North Church Street, Mooresville. 704-662-3337.

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Pet CPR, First Aid & Care Classes

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illy Harwell, co-owner of Dog Walkers & More at Coddle Creek, LLC successfully completed the Pet Tech Instructor Training program in January, 2015. He is qualified to teach the Pet Tech family of programs: PetSaver™, First Aid & Care For Your Pets™ and Knowing Your Pet’s Health™.

The Pet classes are available for pet owners, groomers, and professional pet sitters. The next Pet Saver™ class is scheduled for April 18, 2015.

The 8-hour class includes the skills and information necessary to prepare the pet owner in the unfortunate event of a medical emergency involving their pet. Some of the topics highlighted in the class include: CPR, rescue breathing, shock management, bleeding, injury assessment, heat injuries, cold injuries, dental care and senior care.

Coddle Creek, LLC is owned by the husband and wife team of Billy & Beth Harwell. The local business provides dog walking, in your home pet sitting services, pet transport, and dog waste removal services to pet parents in Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius and Mount Ulla.

For more information or to register for one of the classes, call 704-662-0973 or email info@coddlecreekpetservices.com. CoddleCreekPetServices.com. See ad on page 5.

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Acupuncture Increases Quality of Life for Allergy Sufferers

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The Nuts and Bolts Institute

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anifest your own holistic center.

Did you know the fastest growing market today is in the holistic field? Nuts and Bolts is a very special training seminar that trains you in Finance, Social Media, Marketing at a Meditation and Teaching Center, Healing Center. Topics also include how to operate a Retail Store. These subjects and others are covered in this in-depth IP (instruction and practice) seminar.

There are 11, not 10, reasons this is now is the time. 1. It is a source of positive income 2. Create a rightlivelihood for yourself 3. You will have the opportunity to contribute in a positive and healing way to the emotional needs of others 4. You will create hope for a brighter future for your clients 5. You will provide a space for your peer group of empathic and non-judgmental listeners 6. You will share the hope that change is possible 7. You will create a place to explore ‘outside-the-box’ topics 8. You will provide a home base for the serious student of spirituality and a holistic approach to life 9. You will discover a satisfactory and alternative career path 10. You will introduce and work with the advanced teachers of our time And 11. The Time Has Come!

e s e a r c h f r o m B e r l i n ’s C h a r i t é University Medical Center suggests that acupuncture is an effective treatment for patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, in 2013, the study analyzed data on the costs and quality of life of 364 allergy patients that had been randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments: rescue medication alone (taken when symptoms are greatest); acupuncture treatment plus rescue medication; or sham (non-therapeutic) acupuncture plus rescue medication. Patients receiving acupuncture incurred higher total treatment costs, but also gained significantly more quality of life compared with the rescue medication-only groups.

Olive Oil Boosts Healthy Cholesterol

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n an effort to understand what makes olive oil so good for heart health, a study from Europe’s Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition Research Group and the U.S. National Institutes of Health has found that olive oil’s polyphenols significantly increase the size of high-density lipoproteincholesterol (HDL) in the blood and enhance the HDL’s ability to inhibit formation of the abnormal fatty deposits, known as plaque, within the walls of arteries. Polyphenols are natural compounds from plants known to help prevent cancer and heart disease.

In the three-week study, researchers isolated the effect of polyphenols by dividing 47 healthy European men into two groups: one ate a diet containing polyphenolpoor olive oil and the other consumed polyphenol-rich olive oil. The enriched diet resulted in increased size, fluidity and stability (resistance to oxidation) of the HDL molecules by reducing their triglyceride core. The researchers note that the oxidation of cholesterol lipids such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is linked with arteriosclerosis.

Contact The Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook with questions, interest and information for The Nuts and Bolts Institute. 704-8963111. KentCookNook@gmail.com.

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Mooresville/Lake Norman Area

Our Monthly Meetings are Fun, Informative, and Inspirational!

FOR WOMEN WHO RESONATE WITH DISCOVERING THEIR PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND GLOBAL PURPOSE.

April 6 at 6:00p.m.

Contact us for more information: DeAnn Scheppele | 704-905-0782

Strawberries Reduce Blood Pressure

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s t u dy p u b l i s h e d i n t h e World Journal of Diabetes concluded that the regular consumption of a flavonoidrich strawberry beverage reduces blood pressure in people with Type 2 diabetes. The study divided 36 subjects, all with moderately high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes, into two groups—the first drank the equivalent of one serving of fresh strawberries per day made from freeze-dried berries, and the other group drank the same amount of an imitation strawberry-flavored drink over a six-week period. Blood pressure was tested at the beginning and end of the study for all participants.

At the end, the group drinking the real strawberry beverage registered significantly lower diastolic blood pressure than at the outset; it was also lower than the imitation strawberry group.

The average diastolic blood pressure of the group drinking real strawberries went down by 6.5 percent and the systolic dropped by 12 percent. The strawberry-flavored group’s systolic blood pressure was also reduced, but only by 3.7 percent.

DeAnn.Scheppele@BraveHeartWomenResonate.com www.BraveHeartWomen.com

Memory Works Better Reading Real Books

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esearchers from Norway’s Stavanger University and France’s Aix-Marseille Université found that readers remember a story better if it’s on paper. The study tested 50 people that read the same 28-page short story. Half of the group read the paper version and the other half read the story on a Kindle e-reader. The researchers discovered that readers of the digital version could not remember details from the story or reconstruct the plot as well as the group that read the paper copy.

The researchers found that the feedback of a Kindle doesn’t provide the same support for mental reconstruction of a story as a print pocket book does. “When you read on paper, you can sense with your fingers a pile of pages on the left growing, and shrinking on the right,” explains Stavanger University’s Anne Mangen, Ph.D.

These findings confirm a study performed a year earlier, also led by Mangen. Seventy-two 10th-graders were given text to read either on paper or on a computer screen. The students that read the paper text versions scored significantly higher in reading comprehension testing than those reading digital versions.

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

“A wellspring for wellbeing.”

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Vanishing Wildlife

50 Percent Gone in Under 50 years The latest World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Planet Report shows that the Living Planet Index (LPI), which measures more than 10,000 representative populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, has declined by 52 percent since 1970.The report is widely considered the leading science-based analysis on the health of our planet and the impact of human activity (Tinyurl.com/WWF-Living-Planet-Report).

In fewer than two human generations, populations of vertebrate species—the life forms that constitute the fabric of life-sustaining ecosystems and serve as a barometer of how humans are impacting nature—have dropped by half. Nature conservation and sustainable development go hand-in-hand; it’s not only about preserving biodiversity and wild places, but about safeguarding the future of humanity.

Living Planet Report partners include the Zoological Society of London, Global Footprint Network and Water Footprint Network. Marco Lambertini, director general of WWF International, states, “We need leadership for change. Sitting on the bench waiting for someone else to make the first move, doesn’t work. Heads of state need to start thinking globally; businesses and consumers need to stop behaving as if we live in a limitless world.”

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Corporate Do-Gooders

Thriving Eco-Towns

Malaysian Villages Model Sustainability

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Innovations being successfully pioneered in Malaysia offer ideas for improving the world, according to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), including the construction of high-tech, self-sustaining ecological “smart” villages.

These villages are lifting incomes for scores of rural families while promoting environmental sustainability. Each 50-acre community consists of about 100 affordable homes, advanced educational, training and recreational facilities and an integrated, sustainable farm system that provides villagers with food and employment that on average, triples their monthly income.

Low-cost, 1,000-square-foot homes are built in 10 days and the communal farming operations include a cascading series of fish tanks, or “aquafarms”. Filtered fish tank wastewater irrigates trees, grain fields and high-value plants grown in “autopots”, a three-piece container with a valve that detects soil moisture levels and releases water as required, reducing the need for fertilizers and pesticides.

Free-range chickens feed on the fast-reproducing worms that process the plant compost.

This system optimizes nutrient absorption, minimizes waste and enables crops to be grown on previously non-arable land. The village’s solar-generated power is complemented by biomass energy and mini-hydro electricity.

A community hall, resource center, places of worship, playgrounds and educational facilities equipped with 4G Internet service support e-learning and e-health services.

U.S. Recognizes Companies for Earth-Sound Policies

Each year, the U.S. Department of State presents Awards for Corporate Excellence recognizing U.S.-owned businesses that play vital roles worldwide as good corporate citizens.

Parameters include supporting sustainable development, respect for human and labor rights, environmental protection, open markets, transparency and other democratic values.

The 2014 winners, announced last December, include the EcoPlanet Bamboo Group, in Nicaragua, for fostering sustainable development by regenerating degraded pasturelands.

The company dedicates 20 percent of its plantations as natural habitat that protects biodiversity by prohibiting illegal hunting.

EcoPlanet also focuses on employing persons with disabilities and empowering women through recruitment to managerial positions.

Wagner Asia Equipment, LLC, in Mongolia, a heavy equipment dealership, is recognized for its commitment to public/private partnerships with Mongolia’s local and national governments designed to protect the environment. Initiatives include planting more than 900 trees. conducting workshops for students on environment and ecology, implementing a project to build a community garden and rehabilitating a toxic waste site.

Other finalists include the Coca-Cola Company, in the Philippines; Chevron Corporation, in Burma; ContourGlobal, in Togo; General Electric, in South Africa, General Electric International, in Tunisia; GlassPoint Solar, in Oman; and the Linden Centre, in China.

For more information on finalists, visit Tinyurl.com/ ACE2014Finalists.

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EARTH DAY 2015 Hope for Our Future

by Julianne Hale

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hen we learn about the condition of our most valuable resource— this spinning planet we call home—we may feel a sense of urgency, desperation or even defeat. Global climate change is a powerful foe, and current efforts may seem like a losing race against time.

Yet, mounting evidence suggests that the global community is making progress, giving rise to the possibility that climate change may not be the insurmountable obstacle we once thought. The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) article, “We Can Do This: 10 Reasons there’s Hope for our Climate,” by Dan Upham, summarizes a speech given by EDF President Fred Krupp at the 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival (Tinyurl. com/HopeForTheClimate). Here are some encouraging highlights.

The price of solar energy panels has dropped by 75 percent in the U.S. since 2008, and affordable wind energy is increasingly available. According to a study published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, carbon dioxide emissions from energy in this country dropped by 10 percent between 2005 and 2012. In addition, China, the world’s largest producer of greenhouse gases, is actively seeking ways to reduce emissions.

Proof of progress is also found in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan to cut billions of tons of pollution, a goal supported by two-thirds of Americans, according to a survey conducted by Harstad Strategic Research. Aligned with this, the government is requiring that manufacturers double automobile fuel mileage by 2025.

Perhaps the best argument for hope reflects the priorities of America’s younger generations. A recent bipartisan poll of young voters conducted by Benenson Strategy Group and GS Strategy Group suggests that 80 percent of voters under the age of 35 support the president taking action to address climate change, making it an issue that both major political parties must take seriously.

It’s time to realize that mankind is making decided progress, that the majority of us do care, that what local communities accomplish has a positive effect and that the global community can take the steps needed to avert catastrophic climate change.

Become a part of the solution by attending one or more of the community events listed here. natural awakenings

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Integrative Medicine and Cancer Educational Series 2015 Tuesday, February 24: Tuesday, March 24:

Survivorship (Christina Dodge, NP) Cancer-Associated Trauma and PTSD (Dr. Delina Bishop)

Tuesday, April 28:

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Caregivers (Shelly Johns)

Tuesday, May 26: Tuesday, June 23: Tuesday, July 28:

Tuesday, August 25: Tuesday, September 22: Tuesday, October 27:

Reiki for Symptom Management (Stacey Quealey) Exercise and Cancer (Mary Troncellito) Integrative Palliative Care in Cancer Treatment (Dr. Delina Bishop) The Beat Goes On...Music for Living (Mindy Arndt) Nutrition and Cancer (Jennifer Manley) Lymphedema Prevention and Management (Stephanie King)

Tuesday, November 17: Tuesday, December 15:

Tuesday, January 19 2016:

Massage for Cancer Patients (Misty McBee) Acupuncture for Cancer Patients and Caregivers (Dr. Delina Bishop) Biofeedback for Cancer Symptoms (Megan Langley)

*All classes start at 6:30pm Located at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Classrooms A & B (next to cafeteria) For More Information, Contact Lisa Hartman, Oncology Nurse Navigator, at

704-660-4294

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Taking Care of Business

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eace of Mind, Body, and Spirit requires active participation in the present to provide for that Peace in the future. National Healthcare Decision Day falls on Thursday, April 16th, right after Tax Day. This is an annual reminder for all Americans from the age of 18 to 118 to stop and reflect on how they wish their days to unfold. Death comes for all of us, and we have the right to choose how we wish it to be. That right, however, comes with the responsibility to communicate those wishes. Our goal is to help you with that.

Serious illness and death brings on a period of uncertainty, anxiety, and emotional and spiritual unrest- especially for those left behind. As a Hospice nurse, I often help families struggle as they try to decide what is best for their dying loved one , especially if they have never had these conversations. The greatest gift you can bestow on those around you is the Peace of Mind and Spirit. You can give them Peace and Comfort by addressing your wishes now and document them in the form of Advance Directives.

It is important to have routine- at least annual conversations- about your attitudes and wishes for your own End of Life Care. With planning and important conversations you can eliminate unnecessary angst in these difficult situations that all families face.

There are many tools available to document your Advance Directives including the Living Will, Health Care Power of Attorney, as well as physician initiated Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (M.O.S.T. Orders) documents. Many folks have their Advance Directives completed as part of their Will, but attitudes and choices change. It is best to put your wishes in writing and to discuss and review those wishes annually- which is the goal of National Health Care Decision Day. The conversation with your loved ones is vital to securing their Peace during your time of passing.

Your local non-profit hospice organizations can assist you with this process. We encourage you to do this well in advance of any crisis- while you are clear about your wishes. If your health status is declining, your physician can facilitate implementation of your Advance Directives with M.O.S.T. Orders and/or a DNR.

You may obtain Tool Kits for Advance Care Planning from Catawba Regional Hospice, CatawbaRegionalHospice.org or Rowan Hospice & Palliative Care, Gotplans123.org. Speakers and workshops can also be arranged upon request for church and civic groups to facilitate Advance Care Planning. This April 16th, take time to take care of your business.

Mac Herring, BA, RN, CHPN is a Town of Mooresville Commissioner, Hospice Nurse and Community Educator with over 15 years of helping folks understand and implement Advance Care Planning. He can be reached at mherring@pchcv.org

News Briefs We welcome news items relevant to the subject matter of our magazine. We also welcome any suggestions you may have for a news item.

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Nature’s Wisdom Its Lessons Inspire, Heal and Sustain Us

by Christine MacDonald

The environment is not separate from ourselves; we are inside it and it is inside us; we make it and it makes us. ~ Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, Amazon shaman

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hile the idea that we humans stand apart from—or even above—nature is a prevailing theme in much of modern civilization, naturalists and other clever souls throughout the ages have observed that the opposite is true: We are part of, depend on and evolve with nature—and we ignore this vital connection at our peril.

“If one way is better than another, that you may be sure is nature’s way,” admonished the Greek philosopher Aristotle, in the third century B.C.E.

“Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms the judgment of nature,” Roman politician and philosopher Cicero ruminated two centuries later.

Nobel Prize-winning physicist and philosopher Albert Einstein remarked, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”

Today, more of us are looking to nature for ways to improve physical, mental and emotional health, develop intelligence, innovate, overhaul how we build homes and neighborhoods, and raise our children.

Healthful Nature

As Henry David Thoreau wrote in his classic 1854 book Walden, “We need the tonic of wildness.”

While we know firsthand how walking in the woods can elevate mood, scientists have documented that a regular dose of nature has other far-reaching benefits. It can lower stress hormone levels, blood pressure and undesirable cholesterol; help heal neurological problems; hasten fuller recovery from surgery and heart attacks; increase cancer-fighting white blood cells; and generally aid overall health (Health Promotion International research report; also Nippon Medical School study, Tokyo).

Regular playtime outdoors helps children cope with hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders, according to research published in Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care.

Exposure to nature can help adults escape from today’s wired lives; reinvigorate, be fitter and less likely to suffer from obesity, diabetes and heart disease, as reported in studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and a University of Washington research summary. It can also unlock understanding of the spiritual essence of life.

Hours regularly spent by youth outdoors stimulate imagination and creativity and enhance cognitive development, helping them learn.

Nature also helps youngsters develop social awareness, helping them better navigate human relations (Tinyurl.com/OutdoorHealthBenefits Research).

“It’s strange and kind of sad that we are so removed from nature that we actually have to ask why nature is good for us,” says Dr. Eva Selhub, a lecturer at Harvard Medical School, author of the new book Your Health Destiny, and co-author of Your Brain on Nature. “The fact is our brains and bodies are wired in concert with nature.”

Concepts that disengage us from other species hamper our thinking. ~Jeremy Narby 14

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Scientific studies show that a regular dose of nature has far-reaching health benefits. More doctors now write “nature” prescriptions for their patients.

Recognition of nature’s positive effects has grown so much in recent years that physicians increasingly write their patients “prescriptions” to go hiking in the woods, counting on the healthy exercise and exposure to sunlight, nature and soothing views to address health problems stemming from poor diets and sedentary lifestyles. Healthcare clinics and hospitals in Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Albuquerque, New Mexico, California’s Bay Area and elsewhere have launched Prescription Trails programs aimed at objectives from preventing obesity in children to healthful activities for retirees (Tinyurl.com/AmericanHealthTrails).

Bestselling author Richard Louv calls the positive nature effect “vitamin N” in The Nature Principle. He contends: “Many of us, without having a name for it, are using the nature tonic.

We are, in essence, self-medicating with an inexpensive and unusually convenient drug substitute.”

Such ideas are commonly accepted in many cultures.

The Japanese believe in the restorative power of shinrinyoku, which could be translated as “forest medicine” or “forest bathing”. Indigenous peoples like the Brazilian tribe led by Shaman Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, fighting to preserve their land and way of life in the Amazon, profess to be at one with the innate riches of sustainable rainforests (SurvivalInternational.org/parks).

Innovative Nature

Scientists, inventors and other innovators are increasingly inspired by nature. Biomimicry, part social movement and part burgeoning industry, looks to how Earth’s natural systems work and solve problems. University of Utah researchers, inspired by the durable homes built by sandcastle worms, are creating a synthetic glue that one day could help repair fractured bones.

Architectural components manufacturer Panelite makes energyefficient insulated glass by mimicking the hexagonal structure that bees use in honeycombs. (Find other precedents at Tinyurl.com/ BiomimicryCaseExamples).

The inspiration for biomimicry comes from many places, says Dayna Baumeister, Ph.D. co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, a Missoula, Montana, company working with other companies

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and universities to propel biomimicry into the mainstream.

“People are recognizing that they’ve been disconnected to the natural world,” she says. “We also realize that [as a species] we are in trouble. We don’t have all the answers, but we can look to other species for inspiration” for clearing pollutants from our bodies and environments.

Plants and fungi are now commonly used to clean up old industrial sites that resemble nature’s way of removing pollutants from water and soil. A University of California, Berkeley, meta-study confirms that farmers currently using organic farming methods and solar power achieve roughly the same crop yields as conventional techniques with far less dependence on fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gases and petrochemical pesticide and fertilizer pollution.

Cyclical Nature

These breakthrough technologies emulate the way nature uses the building blocks of life in an endless cycle of birth, reproduction, decay and rebirth. It’s part of a broad rethinking of the principles behind sustainability—building, manufacturing and living in greater harmony with natural systems, perhaps eventually eliminating landfills, air and water pollution, and toxic site cleanups.

“A toxin is a material in the wrong place,” says architect William McDonough, of Charlottesville, Virginia. The only individual recipient of the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development, he is co-author of Cradle-to-Cradle, a

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groundbreaking book that calls for re-envisioning even the nastiest waste, and The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability— Designing for Abundance. McDonough imagines a world where waste becomes raw material for new buildings, furniture and other goods—akin to how a forest reuses every deceased tree and animal to nourish the ecosystem and spawn new life.

With 80 percent of U.S. residents currently living in urban areas, architects, builders and municipal planners are likewise pivoting toward nature, prompted by the scientific evidence of the many ways that human health and general well-being rely upon it. While this contact is preferably the kind of “stopping by woods” that inspired New England poet Robert Frost, even a walk in a city park will work.

“Urban nature, when provided as parks and walkways and incorporated into building design, provides calming and inspiring environments and encourages learning, inquisitiveness and alertness,” reports the University of Washington’s College of the Environment, in Green Cities: Good Health.

The American Planning Association stresses the importance of integrating green space into urban neighborhoods. Not only does so-called “metro nature” improve air and water quality and reduce urban heat island effects, urban wilds such as Pittsburgh’s Nine Mile Run and Charlotte, North Carolina’s Little Sugar Creek Greenway also restore natural connections in densely populated city centers.

Natural Intelligence

A growing number of scientists say that research about our place in nature has sparked fresh thinking about our role and devastated

Man is everywhere a disturbing agent.

Wherever he plants his foot, the harmonies of nature are turned to discord. The p ro p o r t i o n s a n d a cco m m o d a t i o n s that ensured the stability of existing arrangements are overthrown. Of all organic beings, man alone is to be regarded as essentially a destructive power. ~George Perkins Marsh, Man and Nature (1864) quaint notions about our species’ superiority. “Single-celled slime molds solve mazes. Brainless plants make correct decisions and bees with brains the size of pinheads handle abstract concepts,” points out Anthropologist Jeremy Narby, author of the groundbreaking book Intelligence in Nature.

At a national conference of Bioneers, an organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and San Francisco that gathers nature-minded social and scientific innovators, Narby said: “We are nearly identical to many animals. Many behaviors once thought to be exclusively human are shared by other species.

The zone of the specifically human, as determined by science, has been shrinking.”

We haven’t lost the ability to tap that primal animal inside, even if most of us are more likely to “venture into the forest” by watching a movie or playing video games. We may feel cut off from our instincts, but studies show time in the woods can do wonders to restore the keenness of our senses to connect with the subtle changes in natural habitat, the movements of other species and the changing seasons.

The rise of human civilizations may have taken “survival of the fittest” in new directions, often decidedly tamer ones, but experts ranging from scientific researchers to lifestyle analysts say humankind is still hardwired by our more primitive past.

Despite the ingenious ways we’ve devised to exploit other life forms, capitalize on Earth’s resources and protect ourselves from nature’s sometimes terrifying power, our fate remains linked to natural laws and limits, from nurturing our body’s immune system to resolving planet-sized problems like climate change.

“‘Nature’ is our natural environment,” according to Selhub.

We don’t have to move to the country to reconnect, she says.

“Even spending 20 minutes a day outside has an effect.”

Houseplants, nature photos and aromatherapy Earth scents can also help indoor environments better reflect our own nature.

The wealth of research and common sense wisdom is aptly summed up by celebrated author Wendell Berry in The LongLegged House. “We have lived our lives by the assumption that what was good for us would be good for the world. We have been wrong. We must change our lives so that it’ll be possible to live by the contrary assumption, that what is good for the world will be good for us. And that requires we make the effort to know the world and learn what is good for it.”

Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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Xylitol

A Natural Sweetener with Enduring Health Benefits exposure to xylitol an unhealthy biofilm can be transformed into a healthy one.

How It Works

As people become more educated about sweeteners, it’s become clear that people are looking for healthy natural alternatives. However, there are very few natural sweeteners out there that taste like sugar and none of them compare to xylitol. Xylitol is an amazing natural sweetener that tastes great, and has many dental and overall health benefits like decreasing cavities, gum disease and upper respiratory issues. Xylitol occurs in the fibrous part of all plants, so you’re actually eating small amounts every day in your fruits & vegetables!

Today, xylitol is mostly derived overseas from non-GMO corn cobs for sustainability and since most corn in the U.S. is genetically modified. It works great as a sugar substitute (1:1 replacement) because of its delicious taste, low glycemic index of only 7 (sugar has glycemic index of 68!) and 40% less calories than sugar. You’re about to discover the science behind these incredible benefits that have been researched and confirmed in over 2,000 studies over the last 40 years.

Is it for me?

Everyone can benefit from using xylitol to lower the risk of variety of bacterial infections.

As the amount of sugar we consume has risen here in the U.S., the illnesses associated with the bacteria that cause dental cavities, bleeding gums, sinus infections, ear infections, a dry mouth and some allergies has proportionally increased and put a burden on our health care system. Remember, when we eat sugar, so do the troublesome bacteria.

What is a biofilm?

Biofilms exist on most surfaces and throughout our body and consist of a combination of bacteria, fungus, & viruses. We live with biofilm everyday which can both be healthy and support our immune system or unhealthy and causes disease. This depends on the balance of the microorganisms that live in that particular Biofilm. Some indications of unhealthy biofilm in our bodies are dental cavities, gum infections, ear infections, sinus infections, acne, rosacea, lung infection, & GI track infections. With proper

The secret behind xylitol is its molecular structure, consisting of a five carbon chain.

Whereas, most other natural sweeteners consist of a 6 carbon chain. The beauty of this 5 Carbon molecule is that the biofilm cannot use it as food but tricks it into thinking it is food. A biofilm needs a 6 Carbon molecule to grow. As they grow they produce a sticky acidic slime. When a biofilm is exposed to xylitol, the bacteria and fungus ingest the xylitol: there is no digestion or growth for that biofilm. No acids are produced and the biofilm loses its ability to stick together.

As a result, the bacteria and fungus are naturally washed away. Xylitol doesn’t kill bacteria or fungus on contact, it simply prevents their growth, and this causes the biofilm to change over time which makes us healthier.

Xylitol also works by bringing moisture to the surrounding area. This helps in many ways whether in the mouth or the sinuses. When using xylitol in the mouth, it makes you salivate more which is a great advantage to maintaining a healthy mouth, especially for those with a dry mouth. Additionally, this is very healing to the sinuses because debris in the sinuses is naturally washed away. Lastly, xylitol has an alkaline enhancing pH which supports a better environment for a healthy biofilm.

causes ear infections, sinus infections, respiratory pneumonia, some allergies and other infections that start in the nose. It’s recommended to use a xylitol nasal spray twice a day (or as needed) to reduce & prevent these infections for all ages, even infants!

Lasting Benefits

Studies have shown that by using xylitol 5 times a day for 6 months, you’ll have long lasting results for up to two years! How does this happen? When the bacteria in biofilm are exposed to xylitol 5 times a day for 6 months, they change by not producing acids and can thrive in a neutral environment. This type of healthy biofilm can last up to 5 years! Research has also shown a reduction of over 70% in cavity formation. Cavity-causing bacteria, like all bacteria, are transmittable from person to person. To protect each other from “catching” cavities, it’s suggested that all family members start the “Strive for 5” xylitol regiment at the same time for at least 6 months. If family members are exposed to others not using health improving xylitol products, such as dating, it’s advisable that they stay on it!

After a 6 month regiment of 5 exposures of xylitol per day, it’s ok to use slightly less products per day. Regular use of 3-4 times daily will help maintain those long lasting effects. Now go enjoy a healthier smile with happier and cheaper dental visits with your new favorite natural sweetener, xylitol!

How to Use

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Now that you know how amazing xylitol is, here’s how to use it. Xylitol is added to products like chewing gum, mints, candies, mouth rinse and toothpaste to offer different ways of exposing the problem-causing bacteria or biofilm to xylitol throughout the day. Using a mouth rinse and toothpaste in the morning and evenings, in addition to 2 pieces of gum or mints after each meal gives you the right amount of exposures. The idea is to expose and saturate the biofilm in the mouth to xylitol 5 times a day or “Strive for 5.”

Xylitol has also been added to sinus solutions and nasal sprays to work against the biofilm that

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Spring Greening Easy Ways to Detox a House

by Lane Vail

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or most individuals, odorous chemicals are simply unpleasant.

For those that are sensitive and susceptible, however, even common chemical exposures may evoke a toxicantinduced loss of tolerance (TILT) marked by multiple-system symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, autoimmune disease, asthma, depression and food intolerance.

Since the post-World War II expansion of petrochemicals, the incidence of TILT has increased dramatically, says Claudia Miller, a medical doctor, researcher and professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and co-author of Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes.

“Fortunately, public awareness has also grown significantly in the last few years,” says Rick Smith, Ph.D., a Canadian environmentalist who coauthored Toxin Toxout. “Now companies and governments worldwide are moving toward making safer products.”

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leveraging some practical tips in greening our home.

Start somewhere. Many volatile o r g a n i c c o m p o u n d s ( VO C ) t h a t include formaldehyde and benzene are concealed in household items such as couches, chairs, particleboard furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpeting, rugs, synthetic flooring, wallpaper and paint.

Green TV host and Fresh Living author Sara Snow implores us not to become overwhelmed, disheartened or fearful.

“Creating a healthy home is a gradual process that doesn’t require throwing all the furniture out,” she advises. Start by scrutinizing labels and choosing not to bring new toxins in.

For example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is widely found to be associated with reproductive toxicity and is found in many waterproofed and flexible plastics.

Select PVC-free toys, shower curtain liners and mattress covers.

In the kitchen, avoid potentially carcinogenic perfluorinated chemicals

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(PFC) found in nonstick coatings of pots and pans. Toss the Teflon when it scratches, says Snow, and upgrade to stainless steel or cast iron. Weed out bisphenols, the DNAdisrupting chemicals found in plastics and epoxy resin can liners. Even “BPA-free” products likely contain alternative and equally harmful substances, according to a recent study published in Chemosphere.

Choose clear glass instead of plastic containers.

When remodeling, look for zero-VOC items, Miller says, plus materials free of stain-resistant sprays and flame retardants whose efficacy is questionable. Consider natural fiber rugs like jute or wool. Forest Stewardship Council-certified hardwoods or alternative flooring like cork or glass tile are safer investments in long-term wellbeing.

Clean green. Conventional cleaners are among the worst offenders, and even some “eco-cleaners” can be deceptively unsafe, says Smith. He recommends avoiding antibacterial products containing triclosan, which proliferates antibiotic-resistant bacteria that prolong and exacerbate illnesses, as well as phthalates, a chemical oil that carries artificial aromas and has been repeatedly linked to cancer and abnormal fetal development. “Even so-called natural fragrances are often complex petrochemicals that outgas and contaminate the air,” notes Miller.

Snow advises formulating products at home using staple pantry ingredients, including distilled white vinegar for disinfecting, baking soda for scouring, liquid castile soap for sudsing, lemon juice for degreasing and olive oil for polishing.

Freshen with fresh air. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time amid indoor air pollutants that are significantly more concentrated than outdoor pollutants, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports. “Most energy-efficient homes are well sealed with ventilation systems that recirculate indoor air, so opening the windows helps dilute accumulated airborne toxins,” says Miller. Snow further recommends bringing air-purifying plants into the home such as Gerbera daisies, bamboo palms and English ivy.

Vacuum and dust. Vacuuming with a high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filter and dusting with a moist

Even small changes can measurably reduce your family’s daily exposure to healthdamaging chemicals. ~Rick Smith cloth eliminates allergens such as pet dander, mites, pollen and mold, and helps remove phthalates, flame retardants, lead and pesticides that “latch onto house dust and accumulate in dust bunnies,” says Smith.

We e d o u t l a w n c h e m i c a l s .

“Organophosphate pesticides are profoundly neurotoxic,” says Miller, especially to the developing brains of children. Instead try integrated pest management, which involves controlling pests’ food sources and applying nontoxic deterrents. Eliminating potentially carcinogenic herbicides might mean managing more weeds, says Snow, but it’s worth it.

Eat green. “Buying produce as close to its source as possible, from a farmer or farmers’ market, provides threefold

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benefits,” says Snow—less wasteful packaging, reduced exposure to chemical plastics and greater concentration of health-promoting nutrients. Buy in bulk and favor glass containers or rectangular cardboard cartons.

Take tests. Radon, an invisible, odorless gas that can emanate from the ground and accumulate in homes, annually causes 21,000 U.S. lung cancer deaths, according to the U.S. EPA. Lead, a neurotoxin that may occasionally leach from home water pipes, can also hide in pre-1978 paint. Testing for both and implementing reduction or precautionary measures is simple, advises Smith. Most hardware stores stock test kits.

Take action. Join with other concerned citizens by launching a pertinent petition at Change.or g; campaigning with organizations like the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) or Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SaferChemicals.org); and supporting cleaner, greener companies with family purchases.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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great experiment in the desert called the biodome created a living environment for human, plant and animal life. A huge glass dome was constructed to house an artificial, controlled environment with purified air and water, healthy soil and filtered light. The intent was to afford perfect growing conditions for trees, fruits and vegetables, as well as humans.

People lived in the biodome, for many months at a time, and everything seemed to do well with one exception. When the trees grew to a certain height, they would topple over. It baffled scientists until they realized they forgot to include the natural element of wind. Trees need wind to blow against them because it causes their root systems to grow deeper, which supports the tree as it grows taller.

Who among us doesn’t long for a perfect growing environment for ourselves, with no disruptions from outside influences? We strive to avoid the times of contrast and tension, when life’s daily challenges push against us. When they do, the normal tendency is to curse them. If trees could talk, would we hear them curse the wind each time they encountered a storm?

We can learn a great deal from nature’s wisdom at work if we are open to the lesson. Watch how a tree bends and sways gracefully when the wind blows against it. It does not stand rigid, resisting the flow of energy. It does not push back. The tree accepts the strong wind as a blessing that helps it grow.

Such experiences develop our character and deepen our spiritual roots. When we grow deep, we too, stand tall.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your Re-Defining Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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Home-Grown Organic Made Easy 10 Time-Saving Tips for a Healthy Garden

by Barbara Pleasant

Organic gardening experts share strategies for growing a great garden and having a life, too.

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he arrival of planting season has a stunning effect on veggie gardeners. We talk to our seedlings as if they were children, and don’t mind working until dark if that’s what it takes to get the fingerling potatoes in the ground. Then, complications like crabgrass and cabbageworms appear, and keeping up with all the details feels impossible. We can lighten looming chores by using these time-saving tips, which will reduce later workloads when storms and the hot summer sun threaten to squelch the magic.

Mulch to reduce watering and prevent weeds. “You can cut your watering time in half by mulching crops with a three-tofour-inch layer of straw or shredded leaves,” says Niki Jabbour, award-winning author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Groundbreaking Food Gardens: 73 Plans That Will Change the Way You Grow Your Garden. “Crops like tomatoes, potatoes, kale, broccoli, cucumbers and squash all benefit from a deep mulch, which reduces the need to water and also prevents weeds, saving even more time.”

Grow herbs in convenient containers. Family cooks will harvest kitchen herbs every day, in all kinds of weather, so don’t waste footsteps. Grow some parsley, basil and other herbs in large containers near the kitchen door.

Try promising perennials. Plant them once, and vegetables like asparagus and rhubarb come back year after year in cold winter climates like the Midwest and Northeast. Where winters are mild, artichokes or chayote (pear squash) are long-lived and productive.

Many resilient herbs will return each spring, too, including sage, mints, thyme and oregano. Tarragon and marjoram make trusty perennial herbs in the Sun Belt.

Stock up on organic seeds. “As a year-round vegetable gardener, I try to come up with a list of all the seeds I’ll need for every season when I place annual seed orders,” Jabbour says.

“That way, I will place fewer orders and have everything on hand at the proper planting time, saving both time and money.”

Organic seeds in consumer seed catalogs and retail racks won’t be genetically modified or treated with pesticides.

Be generous with organic compost. With each planting, mix in organic compost along with a balanced organic fertilizer.

Food crops grown in organically enriched soil are better able to resist challenges from pests and diseases, which simplifies summer tasks.

Grow flowers to attract beneficial insects. Reducing or eliminating pesticides and increasing plantings of flowers can radically improve the balance between helpful and harmful insects in a garden. Horticulturist Jessica Walliser, co-host of Pittsburgh’s The Organic Gardeners KDKA radio show and author of Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden, recommends starting with sweet alyssum, an easy-to-grow annual that can be tucked into the edges of beds or added to mixed containers.

“The tiny blossoms of sweet alyssum are adept at supporting several species of the non-stinging parasitic wasps that help keep aphids and other common pests in check,” Walliser says.

In warm climates where they are widely grown, crape myrtles have been found to serve as nurseries for lady beetles, lacewings and other beneficial insects.

Protect plants with fabric barriers. Pest insects seeking host plants won’t find cabbage or kale if they’re hidden beneath hoops covered with fine-mesh fabric like wedding net (tulle) or garden fabric row cover. “Cover the plants the day they are transplanted into the garden,” advises Walliser. As long as the edges are securely tucked in, row covers will also protect plants from wind, hail, rabbits and deer.

Hoe briefly each day. Commit 10 minutes a day to hoeing. While slicing down young weeds, hill up soil over potatoes or clean up beds ready to be replanted. Look out for small problems to correct before they become big ones.

No more misplaced tools. Time is often wasted searching for lost weeders, pruning shears and other hand tools, which are easier to keep track of when painted in bright colors or marked with colored tape. Jabbour uses a tool stash basket placed at the garden entrance.

Stop to smell the flowers. Use moments saved to sit quietly, relax and soak up the sights, sounds and smells of the garden. Pausing to listen to the birds or watch a honeybee work a flower is part of the earned reward of any healthy garden that can’t be measured by the pound.

Barbara Pleasant, the author of numerous green thumb books, including Starter Vegetable Gardens: 24 No-Fail Plans for Small Organic Gardens, grows vegetables, herbs and fruits in Floyd, Virginia. Connect at BarbaraPleasant.com.

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EARTH IN PERIL Children Confront Climate Change

by Avery Mack

A 2006 study by Nicola Beaumont, Ph.D., with the Plymouth Marine Laboratory UK, found that 29 percent of the oceans’ edible fish and seafood species have declined by 90 percent in the past 100 years. The international team of ecologists and economists led by Boris Worm, Ph.D., of Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, predict total saltwater fish extinction by 2048 due to overfishing, pollution, habitat loss and climate change. Rising ocean acidity due to absorption of increasing carbon dioxide and other emissions from burning fossil fuels impacts creatures large and small, like dissolving the shell of the tiny sea butterfly, a vital link in the ocean’s food chain.

Americans currently consume 4.5 billion pounds of seafood each year.

On Land

“Each species was put here for a reason.

We are the caretakers.” ~a youth at a climate rally

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his month, Home according to University of We only have Box Office (HBO), South Carolina statistician in collaboration with one home. If we John Grego.

New York City’s American mess this one up, “The globe is warmer Museum of Natural History, than it has been in the where do we will air the new documentary, l a s t 1 0 0 ye a r s ,” s ay s S av i n g M y To m o r r ow. climate scientist Jennifer go next?

Scientists representing Francis, Ph.D., of Rutgers the museum discuss how ~Hippocrates, age 8 University, in New Jersey. temperature change affects “Any wisps of doubt that life on Planet Earth, but the human activities are at fault majority of voices are those of children. are now gone with the wind.”

Their words cry out for universal action to prevent them from inheriting what they At Sea believe is a dying planet in desperate need “We do more damage to the planet than of healing. we think.” ~Peri, age 9

In the Atmosphere

“We need to know the truth, because adults clearly aren’t doing enough to stop this.” ~Zoe, age 12 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA recently announced that last year was the hottest in 135 years of recordkeeping, with rising ocean temperatures driving the global heat index.

Nine of the 10 hottest years have occurred since 2000. The odds of this taking place randomly are about 650 million to 1, especially without an El Nino influence,

In the same 100 years, sea levels have risen seven inches, mostly due to expansion as the water warms. “We have over 2 million preserved fish in our collection. We study them to see the effect of temperature change,” says Melanie Stiassny, Ph.D., curator of ichthyology at the museum.

“The mummichog fish is less than an inch long. It’s a bottom feeder and that’s where pollution like mercury lies. When the water is warm, fish eat more and mercury is stored in their bodies.” The contaminants move up the food chain, bringing the effects of pollution to our dinner table.

Scientists look back to look ahead.

Henry David Thoreau fell in love with the wilderness around Concord, Massachusetts, 160 years ago. From his renowned journals, scientists know when flowers like the pink lady slipper (Cypripedium acaule), bird’s-foot violets (Viola pedata) or golden ragworts (Packera aurea) used to bloom. Today, with temperatures six degrees Fahrenheit warmer than in Thoreau’s time, these species now bloom two weeks earlier.

The Canada lily (Lilium canadense), plentiful before, is now rare, unable to adapt to the new reality.

Paul Sweet, collections manager of the museum’s ornithology department, studies “skins” (stuffed birds). He says, “The skins show us how birds lived years ago.” In just the past 100 years, bird species that have gone extinct range from the ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) to the onceabundant passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) and Carolina parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis).

In Colorado, 70 percent of the lodgepole pines have been lost, with pines in other states also in trouble. Pine beetles feed on the pines. Historically, winter brings death to both the beetles and weakened trees, which fall to feed a renewed forest. Due to warmer

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temperatures, the beetles are living longer and migrating to higher altitudes to kill more trees. Forest fires follow the dry timber line.

All Are Needed

“I don’t have time to grow up before becoming an activist.” ~Ta’Kaiya, age 12 “Get your parents involved.” ~Teakahla, age 11 Children are more informed now than ever before. Schools offer classes on ecology, the environment, global warming and climate change. Disasters are instant news, constantly streaming through digital media. Kids are aware that they need adults to work with them to keep Earth habitable.

HBO will air all four parts of Saving My Tomorrow starting Apr. 22. Check local listings—and watch as a family. See Tinyurl.com/SavingMyTomorrow.

Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

Forward Good Change Today 4 Reuse more, buy less. Less trash equals less pollution.

4 Bike or walk, instead of driving. Don’t use the car at least one day a week.

Less use of fossil fuels equals less drilling, fracking and oil spills.

4 Substitute a planet-healing activity for the usual after school program. Replace lawns with native plants, which need less water and no mowing. Email manufacturers to urge them to use less packaging and plastic, auto makers to produce more fuel-efficient cars, grocery stores to carry more locally sourced foods and ban plastic bags, and government agencies to improve pollution control measures.

4 When eating meat, make sure the animals were humanely and locally raised, not factory farmed.

4 For fish, factory farmed is preferred when farmers are vetted by watchdog agencies for being devoid of disease, pollution and heavy metals; clean fish are especially rare among international providers. Learn more at Tinyurl.com/SustainableFishFarming.

4 Support wildlife. Help hatchling sea turtles make their way to the sea. Predators and man are the biggest threats—only one in 1,000 hatchlings reach adulthood. Plant milkweed to feed monarch butterflies. Use natural insect repellants like basil or marigolds instead of killer sprays.

4 Speak out and speak up. Search c2es.org/science-impacts/basics/kids for event ideas and resources.

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We also offer Therapeutic Body work & Yoga Therapy Classes.

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Dogs with Library Cards Kids Love Reading to Animals

by Sandra Murphy

The goal of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ), launched in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1999 as part of Intermountain Therapy Animals, is to improve children’s literacy skills with the mentoring help of certified therapy teams. Its reach has spread through library programs across the U.S. and Canada and internationally, with other therapy groups following suit.

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octors told the parents of an 11-year-old autistic son that he would never read… so quit trying to teach him,” says Suzanne Vening, an organic farmer in Jackson, Mississippi. “The doctor didn’t count on Adam, my Australian shepherd.” Abused and abandoned before being adopted by Vening, she had trained him for therapy work.

Vening knew nothing about autistic or learning-disabled children, but she knew Adam could work miracles. The boy made eye contact with Adam during his library visit and read a few words. His parents were overjoyed as his reading continued to improve. “It’s hard to include children with special needs in many family activities,” Vening says. “A library is a place the whole family can enjoy.”

She advises, “Designate a safe corner where a child can escape if feeling overwhelmed. After entering the room, handlers should sit on the floor with the dog lying beside them. A standing dog can cause too much excitement. It’s important to trust that your therapy dog will know how to approach a child that’s afraid, has tremors or can’t sit up or sit still.”

“An animal’s heartbeat seems to call to kids,” observes Rachael Barrera, a children’s librarian at Brook Hollow Public Library, in San Antonio, Texas.

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more than a year. Now older kids that are comfortable with the reading program are showing younger ones how to choose a book.”

At California’s Benicia Public Library, kids read to Honey, a friendly brown dog, on Wednesday afternoons. Sheila Jordan, managing editor and owner of Booklandia, founded in Bend, Oregon, says her 8-year-old, Chase, found it difficult to concentrate because of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).

“The Tales and Tails program was a big help. All summer, we went every week and chose books he said the dog would love.” Jordan’s reward was a more focused child; Chase’s reward was a dog of his own last fall.

N o r t h C a r o l i n a ’s C h a r l o t t e Mecklenburg Library offers 14,000 free programs a year throughout its 20 locations, including Paws to Read. Librarian Cathy Cartledge, reading program coordinator for the Morrison Regional branch, shares this story from Jaylee’s mom, Jill.

“Jaylee was tutored in reading for a year. After she also began reading to Zoey, a great Pyrenees, or Hunter, a golden retriever, I saw improvement in fluency, confidence and enjoyment. It worked miracles compared with the hours and money spent for tutoring,” her mom remarks.

The Mount Prospect Library, near Chicago, has an age requirement for its Tales to Tails program. “Rachael, 8, will hardly put a book down now,” says her mom, Nicole Sasanuma, a senior associate with Business Communications & Advocacy, in Northbrook, Illinois.

“Her sister, Emi, 6, is anxious for her next birthday so she ‘can read to doggies,’ too.”

Reading programs aren’t limited to libraries or schools. Jean Maclean, of Lompoc, California, trains her two dogs in agility and rally skills. For a change of pace, they visit the Chumash Learning Center, in Santa Ynez, once a month. The Chumash people value education from both its elders and teachers outside the tribe. Maclean relates that Donny, age 11, was afraid of dogs until he met hers, after which his teachers saw his reading improve three levels in one semester.

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teachers to the dogs. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have found that reading skills for kids that read to dogs during a 10-week literacy program improved by 12 percent. Children in the same program that didn’t do the same showed no improvement.

Dogs and other pets prove that reading out loud doesn’t have to be scary.

All it takes is a good book and a good listener.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Cleo, a small gray cat that lives with Michelle Cardosi, a retail clerk in Denver, enjoyed her Love on a Leash therapy visits. When she became arthritic, moving from lap-to-lap was painful, and Cardosi considered retiring her, but Cleo didn’t agree. “So we went to the library’s Whiskers and Tales program instead, where she could sit on a pillow, get petted and be the center of attention,” she says. “She was able to visit until her 18th birthday.”

Clifford, a 24-year-old Morgan horse, is a well-known literacy advocate. He tours libraries in Michigan and using a sponge and watercolor paint, “signs” his biography, Clifford of Drummond Island, by author and Lansing artist Nancy Bailey, for his fans. “The kids probably won’t remember what I say, but they’ll always remember the day they saw a horse in the library,” says Bailey. “We’ve been visiting for about four years. He’s nosy and gets into everything, like the day he noticed the used book shelf.

He picked out pulp fiction books and kept handing them to me.” Bailey notes that Clifford teaches children that horses have feelings and a sense of humor when he goes for laughs and changes his responses when doing tricks.

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MONDAY, APRIL 13

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

Cuddle Quilt Mission –12-2pm. Sew quilts from kits of pre-cut fabric squares to be given to the intensive care nursery and oncology units at Hemby Children’s Hospital and the Shelter for Battered Women.

Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 Main Street, Davidson. For information contact Angela Watts. 704-582-0398. WattsBanjo@bellsouth.net Summer Camp at the Carolina Raptor Center –Registration is open from February 1st through May 15th. Kids for Conservation Summer Day Camp is a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and up-close encounters with our environment and the creatures in it. We offer a safe and fun-filled adventure that will instill a wonder of the outdoors in your child. Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville. CarolinaRaptorCenter.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Easter Bunny Train Ride – 9am-5pm. Take a 25-minute train ride with the Easter Bunny as he hands out treats for the kids! Crafts, pictures, temporary tattoos. Check the website for ticket information and details on train times. North Carolina Transportation Museum, 411 South Salisbury Avenue, Spencer. Contact Kristen Trexler for more information. 704-636-2889. NCTrans.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Easter Bunny Train Ride – 8am-2pm. Choose between two seatings on Easter Bunny Saturday, 8:00am & 9:00am. Easter Egg Hunt will be on this Saturday at noon for ages 0-10. Kids will be divided into age groups and Easter Eggs will be filled with treats for all! Don’t forget to bring your own basket. Check the website for ticket information.

North Carolina Transportation Museum, 411 South Salisbury Avenue, Spencer. Contact Kristen Trexler for more information. 704-636-2889. NCTrans.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

Ladies Night Out Spring Fling – 5-9pm. Join us for an evening of fun, food, wine, friends and pampering. Wine & Appetizers will be served. $20 per person PLUS a donation to Loaves & Fishes.

Requested donations: Canned Meat, Canned Pasta (Spaghetti O’s, ravioli, etc.), Cereal, Canned Fruit, 100% Fruit Juices. Renewed Wellness Massage Therapy, 19801 South Main Street, Cornelius. RSVP

by Wednesday April 8th to 704-277-6850 or register online at RenewedWellnessMassage.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

Future Fashion Designers 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Cook Off – 6-9:30pm. The cook-off will feature a Fashion Show featuring designs from the students of Future Fashion Designers, plus some Mac & Cheese inspired fashion! There will be raffle drawings throughout the evening, the proceeds from the raffle benefits the Mooresville Art Depots renovation fund. Event location is Mooresville Arts Depot, 103 W. Center Ave, Mooresville.

704-799-3553. FutureFashionDesigners.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

2nd Annual Festival of Food Trucks – 5-8:30pm.

Starting April 11th, second Saturday of every month from April-October. Weather permitting. Creative and funky food trucks with their delicious and fresh menus. Stop in for this fun event and taste some gourmet fare. North Main Street between Moore Ave & Iredell, Mooresville. Tables & chairs will be available along with some live music.

704-662-3336. DowntownMooresville.com

Myofascial Massage – 8am-5pm. Soft tissue can become restricted due to stress, overuse, trauma, infectious agents, or inactivity, often resulting in pain, muscle tension, and corresponding diminished blood flow. $45.00 Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S. Main St. Kannapolis, NC 28081. Pre-registration is required, please contact us to reserve your spot. 704-938-1589. DrHurley@HurleyWellness Center.com HurleyWellnessCenter.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

All Things Nature, LNWC Spring Fling – 10am4pm. Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists’ first Earth Day event. This free community event will take place at LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road in Mooresville. Contact Don West for more information. DonW@LNWC.org. 704-231-3317.

LakeNormanWildlife.org

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Secrets of Enlightenment–Increasing Inner Peace – 2-4pm. Ahlara International invites you to share an afternoon with Sean Webb to experience “Secrets of Enlightenment 1, Increasing Inner Peace”. 100% of your $10 admission will go to benefit Tibet Aid. Reservation Required. $10.00 in advance, $15 at the door. Ahlara International, 155 Joe V. Knox Avenue, Mooresville. Contact Joyce Sheldon, 704-662-0946.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

Health Fair – 9am-12:30pm. Caromont Mobile Wellness Coach will be performing mammograms Local pharmacies. 30 vendors: hospice from surrounding counties, local assisted living, chiropractic, hearing specialists, home health and more. Free.

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church Family Life Center, 113 E. Parkwood St., Stanley, NC. For more information, call Marilyn Michael, 704-931-4997.

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8th Annual Latta Easter Egg Hunt –10am-4pm.

Children, ages 1-10, can hunt for toy and candy filled eggs. Hunt times are determined by age of child.

Visit the farm animals and meet the Easter bunny, Make crafts, play games, explore plantation house and grounds. Food vendors. $6 each, children and adults. One free adult per child. Bring your own basket. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. Pre-registration required by email to egghunt@lattaplantation.org.

Lazy 5 6th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza – 9am6pm. Helicopter egg drop, see website for times.

Corn Box, prizes for all children, coloring contest, face Painting, scavenger Hunt, pet live bunnies, wagon rides. Lazy Five Ranch, 15100 Mooresville Rd, Mooresville. 704-663-5100. Lazy5Ranch.com.

Rural Hill 5th Annual Egg Hunt – 10am-1pm.

Bring your Easter baskets. Explore Rural Hill’s beautiful 250-year-old property, gardens, and farmland as you hunt for prize eggs. Compete in spoon races, balloon tosses, and more. Easter Bunny photo op. Fees charged for hayride, bounce houses, and food vendors. Egg Hunt free to all but you must register to attend. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. RuralHill.net/EggHuntReg.asp

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EB Pro and Ion Cleanse Footbath ½ Price Happy Hour – 8am-5pm by appointment. Detoxify, cleanse, relax and rejuvenate from the inside out!

Benefits can include: increased energy, boosted immune system, better sleep and more! Fee: $25.

Pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. DrHurley@HurleyWellness Center.com. HurleyWellnessCenter.com.

EB Pro and Ion Cleanse Footbath ½ Price Happy Hour – 8am-5pm by appointment. Detoxify, cleanse, relax and rejuvenate from the inside out!

Benefits can include: increased energy, boosted immune system, better sleep and more! Fee: $25.

Pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. DrHurley@HurleyWellness Center.com. HurleyWellnessCenter.com.

Monday Morning Meditation – 9-9:50am. April 6th,13th,20th,27th. Beginner or advanced in the art of meditation. This period of stillness may be just what you need to start each week with a happy sigh. $5. The Nook. 19621 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius. Call 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com

ONDAMED BioFeedback – 8am-8pm. Recovering from illness or surgery? Reduce pain and inflammation, improve lymphatic flow, strengthen immune functions, and positively affect the autonomic and central nervous system. Biofeedback can also be used for stress reduction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and emotional trauma, insomnia, ADD/ ADHD, overcoming addiction, and smoking cessation. $25 off first session. Registration required.

AscendWellness.us. 704-978-8309.

Intuitive Development/Mental Mediumship for Beginners – 10:30am-12pm. April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th. Curious about intuitive development? Interested in learning the power of working with your spirit guides? This class is a great place to start. Class fee: $20. The Nook. 19621 West Catawba Avenue Cornelius. Call 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com Free To Be – 1pm-3pm. April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th.

Bring your coffee or tea. Do you have metaphysical questions? What are your intuitive feelings? Afternoon discussion with like minds . The Nook.

19621 West Catawba Avenue Cornelius. Call 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com Intuitive Development/Mental Mediumship for Beginners – 6:30-8pm. April 6th and 13th. Curious about intuitive development? Interested in learning the power of working with your spirit guides? This class is a great place to start. Class fee: $20. The Nook. 19621 West Catawba Avenue Cornelius. Call 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com Trivia Nite – 7:30pm. Summit Coffee 128 S Main St, Davidson. From now till forever. For more info: 704.895.9090. SummitCoffee.com.

Earth Fare Good Olde Days – 4:30-7:30pm. Let Earth Fare take you back to the Good Olde days with an old-fashioned chicken dinner. Rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes and veggies. Eat in or to go, $7. Earth Fare, 14021 Boren St, Huntersville.

704-875-3122. EarthFare.com.

wednesday Electronics Recycling, Don’t Dump DONATE – All day. Goodwill provides free recycling of all computer systems. Any Brand. Any Condition. By donating your used electronics to Goodwill you are creating jobs and diverting millions of pounds of scrap from our landfills. Donations accepted at all Goodwill locations. For more information call 336-714-3066. GoodwillPC.org.

Bikram Yoga Lake Norman – The original hot yoga. Daily and evening classes for all levels.

Flexibility not required. Open 7 days a week. For class times and pricing, check our website. No pre-registration required. Bikram Yoga Lake Norman, 236 Raceway Dr, Ste 1, Mooresville. More info: 704-618-7993. Hello@BikramLKN.com.

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ONDAMED BioFeedback – 8am-8pm. Recovering from illness or surgery? Reduce pain and inflammation, improve lymphatic flow, strengthen immune functions, and positively affect the autonomic and central nervous system. Biofeedback can also be used for stress reduction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and emotional trauma, insomnia, ADD/ ADHD, overcoming addiction, and smoking cessation. $25 off first session. Registration required.

AscendWellness.us. 704-978-8309.

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Open Gym – 2-3:30 pm. Open gym. Everyone is welcome. Cost is $10. Upscale Athletics, 124 Talbert Pointe Dr, Mooresville. 704-658-0800. USAGymOffice@gmail.com. UpScaleAthleticsLLC.com

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Mooresville Museum – 4pm-8pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. llluminating our past, interpreting the present, envisioning our future.

See recent acquisitions, exhibits and artifacts from Mooresville’s past and present. For info: 704-6631873. Mooresville Museum, 132 E Center Ave, Mooresville. TheMooresvilleMuseum@yahoo.com.

TheMooresvilleMuseum.org.

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P.E. Calvert Guided Meditation & Automatic Writing – 6:30-8pm. April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. This class will align your intuition, Spirit Guides and Source! Become empowered and then more empowered, exploring consciousness. $20.

The Nook. 19621 West Catawba Avenue Cornelius.

Call 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com

thursday Coffee with Veterans – Free Coffee for Veterans.

Richards Coffee Shop and Veteran’s Museum. 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville. Open to the public every day. 704-663-0488. WelcomeVets@gmail.com.

WelcomeVets.com or WelcomeHomeVeteran.org.

EB Pro and Ion Cleanse Footbath ½ Price Happy Hour – 8am-5pm by appointment. Detoxify, cleanse, relax and rejuvenate from the inside out!

Benefits can include: increased energy, boosted immune system, better sleep and more! Fee: $25.

Pre-registration required, please contact us at 704938-1589. Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. DrHurley@HurleyWellnessCenter.com.

HurleyWellnessCenter.com.

ONDAMED BioFeedback – 8am-8pm. Recovering from illness or surgery? Reduce pain and inflammation, improve lymphatic flow, strengthen immune functions, and positively affect the autonomic and central nervous system. Biofeedback can also be used for stress reduction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and emotional trauma, insomnia, ADD/ ADHD, overcoming addiction, and smoking cessation. $25 off first session. Registration required.

AscendWellness.us. 704-978-8309.

Preschool Kids at the Raptor Center – Once a week on Thursdays, preschool kids are at the top of the food chain. This special story time and craft project session features new birds each month. Cost is $2 each preschooler. Caregivers and other children, $2 off regular admission to Raptor Trail. Carolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville.

CarolinaRaptorCenter.org Girls Night Out – 5-8pm. Fashion on a mission.

Your designer consignments benefit our community. All proceeds benefit the Mooresville/ Lake Norman Christian Mission. 478 D Williamson’s Road, Mooresville. 704-663-3677.

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Live Music at Queens Landing – 5-9pm. The Melanie Williams Amphitheater at Queens Landing is one of the Largest Outdoor Venues at the Lake. Great stage, plenty of seating, and huge grass field. Kids welcome. Multiple locations to purchase drinks. 1459 River Highway, Mooresville.

704-663-2628. QueensLanding.com Thirsty Thursday’s Wine Tasting – 6-9pm. Enjoy live music. Daveste Vineyards, 155 Lytton Farm Rd, Troutman. 704-528-3882. Daveste.com.

Intuitive Development/Mental Mediumship – 6:30-8pm. April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th. Explore and expand the depth of your own skills and gifts, journey into another realm, working with your Guides. Mediumship practiced. Class fee: $20. The Nook. 19621 West Catawba Avenue Cornelius. Call 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com.

Wine Tasting – 7pm. Explore Wines from around the world at our catered tasting. 202 N Main Wine Shop & Music Room, 202 N Main St, Mooresville.

704-663-5445. 202Wines.com.

Live Music & Karaoke – 8pm. River City Bar & Grill, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville. For info: 704-696-8322. RiverCityBG@gmail.com.

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Wine Tasting – Do not miss our Weekly Wine Tasting (between 7 and 9pm) every week something different! $6 only, and as usual, great discounts on featred and all “To-Go” bottles. See you all !!! 19712 One Norman Blvd, Suite 110, Cornelius, NC 28031 WineCellarLKN.com

Live Music – 9-11pm. Located in downtown Mooresville. 202 N Main Wine Shop & Music Room, 202 N Main St, Mooresville. For info: 704663-5445. See website for schedule: 202Wines.com.

Open Mic Night – 7:30-11:30pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Eclectic mix of exceptionally talented artists throughout the Greater Charlotte area from bands and singer/songwriters to comedians, poets and even visual artists.

Shag Night – DJ Dance Party – 8pm. River City Bar & Grill, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville.

704-696-8322. RiverCityBarAndGrillLKN.com.

RiverCityBG@gmail.com.

Live music – 8-11pm. From now till forever. Summit Coffee, 128 S Main St, Davidson. 704-895-9090.

SummitCoffee.com.

Live Music – 9:30pm. It’s always a fun-filled night with lots of good friends, good music and good vibes. Never a disappointment, and sometimes there’s a cool surprise or two. The Bathtub Gin, 166 N Main St, Mooresville. 704-658-0958.

WelcomeToTheTub.com.

friday EB Pro and Ion Cleanse Footbath ½ Price Happy Hour – 8am-5pm by appointment. Detoxify, cleanse, relax and rejuvenate from the inside out!

Benefits can include: increased energy, boosted immune system, better sleep and more! Fee: $25.

Pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. DrHurley@HurleyWellness Center.com. HurleyWellnessCenter.com.

ONDAMED BioFeedback – 8am-8pm. Recovering from illness or surgery? Reduce pain and inflammation, improve lymphatic flow, strengthen immune functions, and positively affect the autonomic and central nervous system. Biofeedback can also be used for stress reduction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and emotional trauma, insomnia, ADD/ ADHD, overcoming addiction, and smoking cessation. $25 off first session. Registration required.

AscendWellness.us. 704-978-8309.

Live Music at Queens Landing – 5-9pm. The Melanie Williams Amphitheater at Queens Landing is one of the Largest Outdoor Venues at the Lake. Great stage, plenty of seating, and huge grass field. Kids welcome. Multiple locations to purchase drinks. 1459 River Highway, Mooresville.

704-663-2628. QueensLanding.com Mooresville Artist Guild – 6-8pm. Second Friday of the month. An artist reception in the renovated Historic Mooresville Depot Visual Arts Center.

Off Interstate 77 and less than 40 minutes from uptown Charlotte. For more info: 704-663-6661.

Corner of Main and Center Sts, 103 W Center Ave, Mooresville. MagArt.org.

Live Music – 8-11pm. From now till forever. Details: 704-895-9090. Summit Coffee, 128 S Main St, Davidson. SummitCoffee.com.

Live Music – 9:30pm. It’s always a fun-filled night with lots of good friends, good music and good vibes. Never a disappointment, and sometimes there’s a cool surprise or two. The Bathtub Gin, 166 N Main St, Mooresville. 704-658-0958.

WelcomeToTheTub.com.

Live Music at Queens Landing – 5-9pm. The Melanie Williams Amphitheater at Queens Landing is one of the Largest Outdoor Venues at the Lake.

Great stage, plenty of seating, and huge grass field.

Kids welcome. Multiple locations to purchase drinks. 1459 River Highway, Mooresville. 704-6632628. QueensLanding.com Live music – 8-11pm. From now till forever. Info: 704-895-9090. Summit Coffee, 128 S Main St, Davidson. SummitCoffee.com.

Live Music & Karaoke – 8pm. River City Bar & Grill, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville. For details: 704-696-8322. RiverCityBG@gmail.com.

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Live Music – 9-11pm. Located in downtown Mooresville. 202 N main Wine Shop & Music Room, 202 N Main St, Mooresville. For info: 704663-5445. See website for schedule: 202Wines.com.

saturday Davidson Farmers Market – 8am. The new season kicks-off on April 4 and will be open through November. Next to town hall between South Main Street & Jackson Street, Davidson.

DavidsonFarmersMarket.org Community Music Bluegrass – 9am-12pm.

Richards Coffee Shop and Veteran’s Museum, 165 N Main St, Mooresville. 704-663-0488.

WelcomeVets@gmail.com. WelcomeVets.com.

Mooresville Museum – 10am-2pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. llluminating our past, interpreting the present, envisioning our future.

See recent acquisitions, exhibits and artifacts from Mooresville’s past and present. For info: 704-6631873. Mooresville Museum, 132 E Center Ave, Mooresville. TheMooresvilleMuseum@yahoo.com.

TheMooresvilleMuseum.org.

ONDAMED BioFeedback – 10am-2pm. Recovering from illness or surgery? Reduce pain and inflammation, improve lymphatic flow, strengthen immune functions, and positively affect the autonomic and central nervous system. Biofeedback can also be used for stress reduction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and emotional trauma, insomnia, ADD/ADHD, overcoming addiction, and smoking cessation. $25 off first session. Registration required. AscendWellness.us. 704-978-8309.

Educational Programs at The Raptor Center – 11am-3pm. Every Saturday. The Raptor Center is dedicated to the rehabilitation and conservation of these birds. Programs are ongoing throughout the day. Free with regular admission. Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville.

CarolinaRaptorCenter.org.

Sacred Path Retreat – 1-4pm. Second Saturday of the month Gathering. Our mission is to provide a place where people can come to dream, explore, learn and teach in a sacred and safe environment as they travel their spiritual path. See website for this month’s topic. Sacred Path, 292 State Park Rd, Troutman. SacredPathRetreatCenter@gmail.com.

SacredPathCenter.org.

Downtown Mooresville Cruise-In – 4pm-8pm.

Downtown Mooresville will shine with chrome and glitter with sparkling paint during the monthly Cruise-In . It’s a great chance to show off your car and chat with other car enthusiasts, surrounded by the architecturally historic backdrop of Downtown Mooresville. Open to ALL CARS. Every Saturday, April-October. Broad Street, Mooresville.

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Live Music – 9:30pm. It’s always a fun-filled night with lots of good friends, good music and good vibes. Never a disappointment, and sometimes there’s a cool surprise or two. The Bathtub Gin, 166 N Main St, Mooresville. Info: 704-658-0958.

WelcomeToTheTub.com.

Live Music – 10pm-1am. George Pappas Victory Lanes, 125 Morlake Dr, Mooresville. For info: 704664-2695. GeorgePappasVictoryLanes.com.

sunday The Bridge – 9, 10 & 11am services. Connecting God and the community. There is a place for you at The Bridge. Church of the Nazarene. Life Groups, Services, Pre-school, Teens, Seniors. The Bridge, Charlotte Hwy, Hwy 21, Mooresville. Phone: 704-664-4216 2940. TheBridgeLKN.com.

Worship at THE COVE – 9:30, 11:15am, 6pm.

You are invited to worship at THE COVE Church, 197 Langtree Rd, Mooresville. Call: 704-655-3000.

CoveChurch.org.

Worship at THE COVE – 9:30 and 11:15am.

You are invited to worship at THE COVE Church.

Statesville High School–MacGray Auditorium, 474 N Center St, Statesville. For info: 704-655-3000.

COVEChurch.org.

Unity Spiritual Center of Lake Norman- Adult Discussion Class – 9:30-10:30am. One-hour discussion class on relevant life issues viewed through spiritual principles. If you’d like to live your life (personal & business) utilizing spiritual principles, come join the discussion! For more info: 704-267-5498. Our Place, 19900 S. Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. UnityLakeNorman@gmail.com.

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Unity of Lake Norman Spiritual Center Gathering – 11-12:10am. Come join other like-minded spiritual seekers who are curious & open-minded.

We honor all paths to God & help people discover & live their spiritual potential & purpose. For more info: 704-267-5498. Our Place, 19900 S. Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. UnityLakeNorman@gmail.com.

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Worship at New Hope Missions Church – 10am.

Our worship is contemporary and informal, with messages that are authentic and applicable to your life. Info: 704-928-5390. Lake Norman Dance Gallery, 443 Williamson Rd, Mooresville.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included, email Publisher@ AwakeningLKN.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE

BIO-FEEDBACK

DELINA H. BISHOP, MD

ASCEND WELLNESS

Treating the whole patient, Dr Bishop offers Integrative Primary Care & Family Medicine services complemented by Acupuncture, Counseling, Nutrition/Dietary Guidance, Preventative Care, and Wellness Plans as well as in-depth medical records assessments and medication reviews. Unlimited acupuncture & physician visits $199/month. See ad, page 9.

A powerful new way to heal.

ONDAMED technology is used with patients with diseases, illnesses, injuries and emotional trauma. Reduce symptoms and treat underlying dysfunction.

Pain, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Autoimmune Disorders, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hypertension, Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Allergies, Nervous System Dysfunction, and other health disorders. See ad on back cover.

HealthWell MD at Your Karma at the Lake 438-C Williamson Rd, Mooresville 704-664-1275 HealthWellMD.com

344 Rolling Hills Rd, Suite 101 Mooresville, NC 704-978-8309

WELLBEING NATURAL HEALTH

Cristin Gregory, MSOM, Dipl OM, L.Ac. 13531 Mayes Rd, Huntersville 704-892-5002 WellbeingNaturalHealth.com

Offering Private and Community acupuncture to address all your health concerns, including women’s health, pain, insomnia, anxiety and depression, autoimmune conditions, and digestive disorders. Utilizing Acupuncture, Moxa, Chinese herbs, and Qigong. See ad, page 15.

172 Williamson Rd Suite 5091, Mooresville 888-391-3330 or 704-290-4313 VarmintGone.com

Varmint Gone has been offering professional “no-kill” wildlife removal and damage repair since 1983. Our wildlife biologist, Keith Lange, can explain the safest and quickest way to remove varmints from your home or business.

Huntersville, NC 704-456-9233 OnTheMendFinally.com Info@OnTheMendFinally.com

Stop guessing, start addressing.

Relieve stress, reduce inflammation, and improve overall wellness. Our ONDAMED biofeedback therapists can customize a session to fit your specific needs. Call for a free consultation over the phone and to set up an appointment.

COACHING ASCEND WELLNESS

344 Rolling Hills Rd, Suite 101 Mooresville, NC 704-978-8309

Do you have anxiety or depression?

I specialize in Bach Flowers and essential oils, creating personalized blends that will calm you and help you cope naturally. See ad on back cover.

ADVANCED COLLAGEN THERAPY 17714 Kings Point Drive, Cornelius Inside Lake Norman Skin Care 704-361-8614 AdvancedCollagenTherapy.com

Fractional Dermabrasion. A natural alternative to skin rejuvenation for fine lines and wrinkles, sagging jowls, acne scars, burns and surgical scars and even stretch marks. See ad, page 10

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Serene Harmony Therapeutic Massage 647 Brawley School Rd. Suite 103 Mooresville, NC 704-727-6105

Specializing in everything that hurts! No it’s not your age, your fitness level or lack of; it’s your muscles. Don’t continue to live with pain, let me help. SereneHarmony.MassageTherapy.com

DETOX ASCEND WELLNESS

344 Rolling Hills Rd, Suite 101 Mooresville, NC 704-978-8309

Detoxify and boost your immune system with the Ionic Foot Bath and Ondamed BioFeedback.

Reduce pain, inflammation, depression, and anxiety. Boost your energy. See ad on back cover.

INTEGRATIVE PRIMARY CARE DELINA H. BISHOP M.D.

HealthWell MD at Your Karma at the Lake 438-C Williamson Road, Mooresville 704-664-1275 HealthWellMD.com

Treating the whole patient, Dr Bishop offers Integrative Primary Care & Family Medicine services complemented by Acupuncture, Counseling, Nutrition/Dietary Guidance, Preventative Care, and Wellness Plans as well as in-depth medical records assessments and medication reviews. Unlimited acupuncture & physician visits $199/month. See ad, page 9.

MASSAGE THERAPY

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ALTERNATIVE WILDLIFE REMOVAL VARMINT GONE

CUSTOM MASSAGE

ALIGHT WHOLISTIC, LLC

COUNSELING SERVICES ACHIEVING BALANCE AT THE FARM Stephanie Pennell 704-763-3796 ABAtTheFarm@gmail.com

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With horses as a guide, we provide a therapeutic alternative for individuals to reach an emotional and physical balance within themselves, while achieving healthy relationships.

See ad, page 5.

344 Rolling Hill Road Suite 101, Mooresville 704-245-3820 AlightWholistic.com

Therapeutic massage and natural fruit-based corrective skincare.

Mobile massage. Specialties: pregnancy massage, senior massage, deep-tissue, and foot reflexology. 20% off first in-office massage or facial.

INFINITE HEALING Alacia Gerardi 344 Rolling Hill Road Moorsville, NC 704-962-1038

Providing Massage Therapy, Bodywork and Energy Work to assist You in Your healing process from physical, emotional and mental stresses and trauma.

NUTRITIONIST

THAI YOGA THERAPY

CORRINE LEWIS, CNA, CFA BS NATURAL HEALTH SCIENCES

CERTIFIED NUTRITIONAL ADVISOR CERTIFIED FAMILY HERBALIST Simply Nutritious LLC 13531 Mayes Rd, Huntersville 704-746-6242 • SimplyNutritiousNow.com

Laurie has been doing massage and intuitive energy work for 15 years, which now includes Reiki.

She works from home and around Mooresville-Cornelius. Think of your health and take care of you.

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YOUR KARMA DOG WALKERS & MORE AT CODDLE CREEK, LLC Mooresville, NC 704-662-0973 CoddleCreekPetServices.com

We coddle your pets when you cannot. Local professional pet sitting business providing dog walking, vacation pet sitting and pet transport in Mooresville and nearby areas of Davidson & Cornelius. Bonded & insured. Members of NAPPS. See ad, page 5.

Davidson, NC 704-912-7571 MegansNaturals.com

We all want to live well, to integrate all layers of life and to find unity. To do this we must fully participate in our own life.Therapeutic massage is one way to do this by improving spinal alignment and releasing stress. See ad, page 24.

WEIGHT LOSS DIVINE BODY WISDOM, LLC

SPIRITUAL HEALING THE NOOK, CLEARING THE GRID©

Rev. Dr. Marsha G. Cook, Heidi E. Kent, M.A. 19621 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius 704-896-3111 KentCookInstitute.com

Offering unique, Spiritual Counseling, Clearing The Grid.

Each session eliminates the negative charges not allowing you to move forward in consciousness. Become happier, healthier, peaceful.

See ad, page 19.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN DR. LORA HURLEY, ND, CTN, CPT

Wellness Healthcare Provider & Educator. Medically educated, clinically trained, 20+ years experience. Whole body detoxification. Treating people, not symptoms, nor the disease. Find the real cause of your complaints.

See ad, page 2.

195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville 704-663-7188 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville 704-663-0177 YourKarmaYoga.com

PET SERVICES

MEGAN ROSS, RN BSN, AAHCC

ANCB & ANMCB Board Certified Traditional Naturopath, ASPT Board Certified Phlebotomist, Certified in Lymphatic Detoxification & Clinical Microscopy 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis 704-938-1589 HurleyWellnessCenter.com

Offering mobile Northern Style Thai Therapy and customized Hatha Yoga in the comfort of your home.

Please call for initial consult details and deals.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH

Pregnant or hoping to be? Become and stay low risk, avoid unnecessary interventions & medication. Megan’s Naturals offers classes in The Bradley Method and Husband Coached Childbirth. We will help you eat well, exercise right and have the best birth for your body. See ad, page 6.

Serving Lake Norman, NC Elaina Wagner: 774-261-0332 Facebook.com/ConsciousCure

Your eating habits affect your overall health and lifestyle. By providing solutions for your food challenges, you’ll cook delicious, nutritious meals and eat healthy on any budget. See ad, page 6.

MOBILE REIKI & MASSAGE Laurie Hlywa, LMBT NC License #4157 704-658-4200

CONSCIOUS CURE THERAPIES

Debbie Chisholm, Life Embodiment Coach Mountain Island Lake/Huntersville Area 704-659-5252 DebbieChisholm.com

Explore your relationship with food, metabolism, weight loss and body image. Communication is key to any successful relationship, so learn your BodiSpeak™ and integrate your body’s divine wisdom to see these challenges for the messengers they are. See ad, page 19.

YOGA YOUR KARMA

SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE MEDIUM HEIDI E. KENT

The Nook 19621 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius 423-300-8618 KentCookInstitute.com

Each human hand contains a unique and personal story and can help guide your future and understand who you are. Let this master palmist discover yours.

195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville 704-663-7188 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville 704-663-0177 YourKarmaYoga.com

Why do yoga anywhere, when you can experience it at Your Karma. We offer about 40 classes a week between the two locations, we have 15 RYT certified instructors trained to teach a variety of different types of yoga classes to meet your physical, mental, or spiritual needs. See ad, page 24.

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