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10 Time-Saving Tips for a Healthy Garden

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ne of the fantastic things about having your own business is the flexibility. No more of the nine-tofive stuff—been there, done that! We call our own hours. Like early Saturday mornings. And the occasional Sunday night. And some of those weekday evenings when, as poor working stiffs, we used to sit by the fire and read. Obviously it’s not supposed to be that way. Our intention when we launched Natural Awakenings was to simplify, slow down, do all those good-for-you things that the magazine regularly preaches. And we do try to slow down. We’ll take a weekend getaway—or an even longer trip, if possible—when our schedule permits. But you know how it goes (especially in the age of smart phones): when work calls, you tend to answer. And somehow, work always calls. And that is the story of how we got the flu. Apparently while we were on the phone with Work, Nature was on call waiting. Last month, after a particularly busy week during which our flexible work schedule had begun to shape up like a silly straw, first one and then the other of us learned that Nature gets tired of being put on hold. That two-day business trip? It turned out to be two days of feverish sleep in a hotel. That weekend conference? Nope. So we slowed down … and the world kept turning. Somehow we got done what needed to be done, and the April issue of Natural Awakenings came together—including our thought-provoking (and suddenly very relevant) feature story “Nature’s Wisdom,” page 16. We hope this issue gives you plenty of food for thought. A few highlights: Our Green Living column, page 18, offers 10 tips for growing an organic garden. We profile healing music pioneers Dean and Dudley Evenson on page 24. And those of you who’ve been told “You should sell those (cookies/soups/jellies) of yours!” must read our Conscious Eating column, page 25, which explains that because of the locavore movement, more states are passing “cottage food” laws. Just think— you could work for yourself! We hear the hours are flexible... As for us, we plan to spend as much of April outside as we possibly can. We hear Mother Nature calling. Enjoy this issue and shop with our advertisers! They are the ones who allow us to continue to bring you relevant information that can change your life.

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newsbriefs Regular Cleaning Healthier for HVAC, Homeowners

CHEO Hosts Two Free April Events

ost people know that environmental factors can cause big problems for a home or business’s heating and air system. Mildew, mold, smoke, water and rodents all compromise the integrity of the system and the air it emits. But even in the absence of those problems, regular air duct cleaning is necessary for the health of an HVAC system and the people who depend on it, says Joan Thompson, owner of DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals, which serves Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. Regular duct cleaning keeps an HVAC system operating at top efficiency and can lengthen its life, Thompson says. “Your HVAC system was sized and installed specifically for your home and business, with ductwork engineered for each unit,” she says. “If the unit or ductwork is compromised due to built-up dirt or debris, it won’t operate the way it was meant to, and you could end up making costly repairs.” She says the EPA recommends hiring an air duct cleaner who is licensed and trained to clean not only the ductwork, but also the HVAC unit itself. For safety reasons, homeowners should also have their dryer vents regularly cleaned, she says. More important, she says, HVAC unit and air-duct cleaning can provide a significant reduction in the amount of dust floating around in the air in a home or business. “With the air in your home going though your HVAC return six times every hour, allergy and asthma sufferers often benefit from the reduction of dust. This may also reduce the number of times each month you need to dust your furniture,” she says.

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he Complementary Health Education Organization (CHEO) will host two free events in April exploring the safety of vaccines from the alternative/ holistic viewpoint. Both events will be held in the speaker/yoga room of Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Highway in Chattanooga. On April 11 from 2 to 4 p.m., CHEO and Nutrition World will sponsor a screening of The Greater Good, a character-driven documentary that explores the cultural intersections where parenting meets modern medicine and individual rights collide with politics. “There are many physicians who are witnessing an increasing number of children with complex inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, and are beginning to suspect that vaccines may be playing more of a contributing role in these conditions than what they were previously led to believe,” says CHEO’s Tami Freedman. “This documentary tells the rarely heard stories of three families adversely impacted by vaccination, told in a compelling and compassionate way.” Healthy snacks will be provided. On April 19 from 2 to 4 p.m., CHEO will host a free presentation, “Ebola and Vaccines,” by Dr. Charles Adams, who will discuss the potential risks of fast-tracking vaccines for Ebola and other viral illnesses. He will explain how ozone therapy has been used experimentally in countries like Sierra Leone to boost immune function so that the body can better fight off dangerous viral infections without the use of pharmaceuticals.

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newsbriefs Performance Medicine Open Weekdays at Nutrition World

utrition World has partnered with Performance Medicine Clinic, which now offers advanced services in holistic and integrative medicine from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the store’s complex at 6201 Lee Highway, Chattanooga. “The idea behind Performance Medicine Clinic is that the best physicians are patient advocates,” says Charity Moses, a family nurse Charity Moses practitioner who will be working in the clinic’s Nutrition World office. Moses, who has eight years of experience in advanced practice—two years working in asthma and allergy care and six years in integrative medicine—says she decided to leave an eight-year career in emergency care to further her medical education when her sister was diagnosed with stage-three lymphoma at the age of 25. “That was a life-changing event for me,” she says. “It sparked my interested in returning to school and working in integrative medicine.” Moses entered Southern Adventist University’s graduate program and in July 2007 earned her master of science in nursing with a concentration in family practice. Since then, she says, she’s enjoyed working together with her patients and her health-care team members to help patients achieve their best state of health and wellness. To make an appointment with Performance Medicine Clinic at Nutrition World, call 423-551-3940. See ad, page 40.

“Evening with Rumi” Fundraiser for CML

he Center for Mindful Living (CML) will host An Evening with Rumi, a celebration of the works of the 13thcentury Sufi poet who has been described as both the most popular and Andrew Harvey the best-selling poet in the United States, on April 10 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. As CML’s first fundraiser, the event will support the development and implementation of mindfulness programs for children in the Chattanooga community. An Evening with Rumi will bring together two internationally recognized figures: Andrew Harvey, author, religious scholar and teacher of mystic traditions; and Coleman Barks, Chattanooga-born poet and a preeminent translator of the works of Rumi. The evening will begin with wine and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m. followed by presentations by Harvey

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from 6 to 7 p.m. and Barks from 7 to 8 p.m., with book signings. Tickets are $100 each. A table for eight can be reserved for $800. CML’s Chitra Gunderson says proceeds from the event will help train and pay instructors to lead mindfulness and meditation programs in Chattanooga’s schools. “There is growing evidence that mindfulness and meditaColeman Barks tion exercises can help children focus better, exhibit more self-control, be kinder to classmates and even improve their performance on standardized tests,” she says. “We’ve had initial success with programs at CSLA and Howard, and there is a demand for these programs in the schools and at the center.” CML is located at 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. For more information, contact CML at 423-486-1279 or visit CenterMindfulLiving.org/register. See ad, page 13.

Traditional Healing Addresses Modern-Day Concerns

hen clients call Tracy Hilliard of Four Bridges Massage and Bodywork inquiring about the Maya Abdominal Therapy, she says she can tell “there is still some mystery” surrounding this form of bodywork. “Although the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, or ATMAT, largely come from the hands of traditional healers, they are actually based Tracy Hilliard in fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology,” says Hilliard, who is both a registered nurse and a licensed massage therapist. “This bodywork focuses on reestablishing proper alignment of the pelvic organs, particularly the uterus, and allows optimal physiology of the body to flourish.” She says the techniques are based on the premise that the flow of blood and other fluids to and from the abdomen, nerve conduction, and hormone-relay systems to the brain can be disrupted if there are adhesions or blockages, such as in the case of a “mal-positioned uterus.” “Gentle manipulation of the ligaments and muscular structures that support these internal organs may be all that someone needs to begin seeing their body’s natural patterns return with reduced pain and optimal function,” she says. “The Maya Abdominal Therapy can assist in concerns such as fertility, irregular and painful menstrual cycles, digestive concerns, and reducing scar tissue and adhesions.” To contact Tracy Hilliard, call 423-322-6974 or visit FourBridges.MassageTherapy.com. See ad, page 13.

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atural Awakenings has been ranked in the best 50 in its size class among 200 companies named in the Franchise Business Review’s 2015 Top Franchises Report. The healthy living magazine was one of five franchise companies cited as best-in-class in the advertising and sales category. To select the top franchises across industries and performance categories, the organization surveyed more than 28,500 franchisees. “We feel privileged that it was our franchisees’ expression of high satisfaction that earned us this award,” says Sharon Bruckman, CEO of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. “Gaining this recognition proves that our process of providing franchisees with editorial, promotional and operational support, partnered with their enthusiastic dedication in individual markets, serves communities well. Together, we are nourishing and growing a healthy living consciousness in America.” The network now encompasses nearly 100 franchisees nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Franchise Business Review, headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a national franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and franchise buyer experiences. 2015 marked its 10th annual Top Franchises Report. For more information, call Anna Romano at 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com and FranchiseBusinessReview.com.

Sustainable Shopping Tips Smart Choices Help Our Home Planet

The buy local movement and popularity of local farmers’ markets continue to grow, but we can do even better when it comes to sustainable shopping. A recent Greendex.com survey on environmental impacts of consumer behaviors in 18 countries reports that more Americans are eating local and organic foods and say they’re going to consume less meat and bottled water. Nevertheless, we continue to eat the most processed and packaged foods and the fewest fruits and vegetables of all the countries surveyed. Evidently, we need to literally put our money where our mouths are. The Greendex survey cites several basic ways to make our diets more sustainable. These include eating more vegetables and less beef and lamb (recognizing the greater environmental impact of raising animals); participating and supporting community supported agriculture and fishery initiatives; economizing meal planning; and storing food properly in the refrigerator to maximize space and freshness periods. When grocery shopping, peruse the perimeter aisles first, where whole foods are stocked, instead of the interior shelves, which typically comprise processed foods according to MotherEarthLiving.com. More cooperation between the public and private sectors and individual involvement can also increase sustainability in communities around the world. Rachael Durrant, Ph.D., a research fellow with the UK-based Sustainable Lifestyles Research Group, cites in a recent paper the need for improved understanding of the key roles that civil society organizations play within processes of large-scale social change and warned that many communities are vulnerable to grave environmental and social risks. Durrant lauds “greener, fairer and healthier practices, such as community gardening or cookery classes,” plus “those that change the rules of the game through campaigns or lobbying to coordinate and facilitate activities of other groups.” Supporting food and farming management that’s independent, cooperative and welcomes volunteers, for example, is highly beneficial.

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Acupuncture Increases Quality of Life for Allergy Sufferers

esearch from Berlin’s Charité 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 (nontherapeutic) 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.

Strawberries Reduce Blood Pressure

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study published in the 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.

The Color Green Makes Exercise Feel Easier

esearch from the University of Essex, in England, suggests that viewing natural green images while exercising may be better than being exposed to other colors. The researchers tested 14 people doing moderate-intensity cycling while watching video footage of predominantly gray, red or green imagery. Each of the participants underwent three cycling tests—one with each of the videos— along with a battery of physiological and mood testing. The researchers found that when the subjects watched the green-colored video, they had better moods, with a lower relative perception of exertion than when they exercised while watching the red and grey videos. They also found those that exercised while watching the red video experienced greater feelings of anger during their exercise.

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Local Toxins Increase Risk of Autism

Memory Works Better Reading Real Books

esearchers from Norway’s Stavanger University and France’s AixMarseille 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.

onfirming previous findings, a large study from the University of Chicago has found that autism is linked to toxic environmental exposure. The research examined data from nearly a third of the U.S. population, which showed that both autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities increased as exposure increased in region-by-region testing. The research measured clusters of autism incidence together with exposure rates in different counties and states across the country. The areas with greater environmental toxin exposures had significantly increased autism rates. The correlation was significant among both boys and girls, but stronger among girls. Proximity to urban areas also increased autism incidence. For every 1 percent increase in urbanization, there was about a 3 percent rise in autism and intellectual disabilities. Influential toxins include pesticides, plasticizers, lead and pharmaceuticals. NA_February2015 Ad:Layout 1

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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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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 50acre 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.

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Corporate Do-Gooders

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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Curbside Composting No Food Scraps Need Go to Waste

People in the United States waste more than a third of all of the food they produce, but more than 180 cities and towns are beginning to realize that wasted food can be valuable; they are asking residents to separate unwanted food from the rest of their trash and put it in a curbside compost bin. The idea is to stop sending food waste to the landfill, where it generates harmful methane gas pollution, and start turning it into something useful, like compost. In 2011, Portland, Oregon, launched a curbside compost program in which residents are encouraged to put food scraps into the city’s green yard waste bin. Since then, the amount of garbage sent to the landfill has decreased by 37 percent. According to Bruce Walker, the city’s solid waste and recycling program manager, the program also reduces the environmental footprint of the trash heap. Getting people to separate their food waste, however, can be difficult. To motivate its residents to put more food waste in the compost bin, the city of Seattle, Washington, has proposed both making curbside composting mandatory and fining residents a dollar every time they put a disproportionate volume of food waste in their trash. Source: NetNebraska.org

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Probiotics Are Food-Based Healing

ost health-conscious people have heard of probiotics— those microorganisms, or “good bacteria,” that offer some form of health benefit to the host. They are believed to play very important roles in regulating proper intestinal function and digestion by balancing intestinal microflora. While many people think of probiotics as supplements that come in capsule, liquid or chewable form, they can be found naturally in various foods, says Jonathan Bouldin of the Wolfe Clinic/Tools for Healing in Chattanooga. “Probiotics are mainly found in fermented foods with active live cultures, such as yogurt,” he says. “Other foods also contain friendly soil-based organisms.” There are many different strains of probiotics, Bouldin says, but the most common strains available today are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Many of the possible health benefits of probiotics still require more scientific research to be proven, Bouldin says, but the World Health Organization has recognized their potential health benefits, and people around the globe claim to benefit from them. Among the common conditions probiotics are thought to relieve are the following:

Probiotics—or “good bacteria”—can be found naturally in many foods as well as in supplement form. significantly reduced the risk of nosocomial diarrhea in infants, particularly nosocomial rotavirus gastroenteritis.” Infection: Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 have been shown to help prevent and clear up bacterial vaginosis and urinary tract infections in some individuals, Bouldin says. “Researchers point to Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 as the most effective strains to protect against yeast infections, as they’re especially adept at colonizing the vaginal environment and fighting off unwelcome bacteria and fungi,” he says. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): There is growing evidence that probiotics can help treat

Diarrhea: A study in the Journal of Pediatrics concluded that Lactobacillus species are a safe and effective form of treatment for children with infectious diarrhea, Bouldin says. The researchers concluded that “prophylactic use of Lactobacillus

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IBS, Bouldin says. Two review articles published in Nutrition in Clinical Practice examined the therapeutic approaches to IBS and found that probiotics are very effective at managing the condition. “Lactobacillus plantarum 299V and Bifidobacterium bifidum MIMBb75 have been shown to help regulate bowel movements and relieve bloating, pain and gas,” he says. “More research is needed to determine which other probiotics might help treat IBS.” Those seeking probiotics in supplement form have many products to choose from, so they should do their homework, Bouldin says. “Whether you’re looking to clear up an infection, boost your immune system or simply improve your health, a daily probiotic supplement can be a great help,” he says. “As always, a little research goes a long way in ensuring you get a good-quality product.” He says he recommends the Royal Flora product line to customers because it is not made like other probiotic supplements he’s seen. “Its efficacy is measured in the fact that it lives in its own natural food source and the organisms have a natural symbiotic relationship—these are the pre-biotics,” he says. “I also like Royal Flora because it doesn’t contain dairy, salt, artificial color, flavoring, sugar, preservatives, fillers or artificial additives. It’s a one-of-a-kind product.” For more information, visit RoyalFloraHealth.com. See ad, page 19.

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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

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

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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

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brains and bodies are wired in concert with nature.” 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 shinrin-yoku, 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 energy-efficient 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

Man is everywhere a disturbing agent. Wherever he plants his foot, the harmonies of nature are turned to discord. The proportions and accommodations 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) with other companies 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 groundbreaking book that calls for reenvisioning 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 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 Long-Legged 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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Home-Grown Organic Made Easy 10 Time-Saving Tips for a Healthy Garden by Barbara Pleasant

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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-to-four-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

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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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Back-Friendly Travel Chiropractic Tips Ease Stress and Strain

Take rest breaks. Never underestimate the potential consequences of fatigue to yourself, passengers and other drivers.

In a Jet:

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Stand up straight and feel the spine’s

Travel can literally be a pain. Whether we’re traveling for business or pleasure, long hours in a car, train, bus or plane can leave us stressed, tired, stiff and sore. Chiropractors, often called upon to undo the damages of travel, understand its causes. Fortunately, they also offer a full itinerary of informative tips to help us avoid the pains and strains of getting from here to there.

Check all bags heavier than 5 to 10 percent of your body weight. While lifting carry-on bags, stand directly in front of the overhead compartment, so the spine is not rotated. Do not lift bags directly over your head or turn or twist your head and neck in the maneuver. While seated, vary your position

art of the problem is prolonged sitting, which “can wreak havoc on the body,” explains Dr. Scott Bautch, a member of the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) Council on Occupational Health. “Even if you travel in the most comfortable car or fly first-class, certain pressures and forces from awkward positions can result in restricted blood flow.” The ACA suggests treating travel as an athletic event. Warm up before settling into a seat and do a destination cooldown, by taking a brisk walk to stretch the hamstring and calf muscles. Further, try these tips as the ticket for a more comfortable trip.

In the Car: Adjust the seat so that you are sitting

as close to the steering wheel as comfortably possible. Knees should be slightly higher than the hips. Place four fingers behind the back of your thigh at the point closest to the knee. If you cannot easily slide your fingers in and out of that space, readjust the seat.

normal ‘S’ curve. Then, use rolled-up pillows or blankets to maintain that curve while sitting in your seat. Tuck a pillow behind your back just above the beltline and lay another pillow across the gap between your neck and the headrest.

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reduce the risk of low-back strain, pain or injury. Its widest part should be between the bottom of your rib cage and waistline.

Exercise your legs while driving, in order to reduce the risk of swelling, fatigue or discomfort. Open your toes as wide as possible and count to 10. Count to five while first tightening calf muscles, then thigh muscles, then gluteal muscles. To minimize arm and hand tension, hold the steering wheel at approximately 3 o’clock and 7 o’clock positions, periodically switching to 10 o’clock and 5 o’clock.

Do not grip the steering wheel.

Instead, tighten and loosen your hold to improve hand circulation and decrease muscle fatigue in arms, wrists and hands.

While keeping your eyes on the road, vary your focal point, to reduce the risk of eye fatigue and tension headaches.

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occasionally to improve circulation and avoid leg cramps. Massage legs and calves. Bring legs in and move knees up and down. Prop your legs up on a book or a bag under the seat in front of you.

Avoid sitting directly under the air-conditioning jets. The draft can

increase tension in neck and shoulder muscles. Happy travels.

Sources: American Chiropractic Association; ACAToday.org

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Spring Greening Easy Ways to Detox a House by Lane Vail

or most individuals, odorous chemicals are simply unpleasant. For those that are sensitive and susceptible, however, even common chemical exposures may evoke a toxicant-induced loss of tolerance (TILT) marked by multiplesystem 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 co-authored Toxin Toxout. “Now companies and governments worldwide are moving toward making safer products.” We can support progress by leveraging some practical tips in greening our home. Start somewhere. Many volatile

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organic compounds (VOC) that 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 (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 DNA-disrupting 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 zeroVOC 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 well-being. 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 cloth eliminates allergens such as pet dander, mites, pollen and mold, and helps remove phthalates, flame retardants, lead and pesticides that “latch

Even small changes can measurably reduce your family’s daily exposure to health- damaging chemicals. ~Rick Smith onto house dust and accumulate in dust bunnies,” says Smith. Weed out lawn chemicals. “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 non-toxic 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 benefits,” says Snow—less wasteful packaging, reduced exposure to chemi-

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cal 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.org; 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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n 1970, when sound-healing and videotaping Lakota elders, activists and video pioneers Dean and Dudley medicine men, who spoke strongly Evenson first became aware of the about the challenges facing the earth serious environmental issues threatat that time. Again the Evensons conening our world, they wanted to find templated this new information and a way to help educate people about tried to figure out a way to share what the plight of the planet. They got that they were learning. opportunity two years later, when they A few years later, now living in worked as videographers at the first Tucson, Arizona, the Evensons decided United Nations Conference on the to form a record label, Soundings of Human Environment in Stockholm, the Planet, to distribute what Dean Sweden. describes as “the music that was flow “In Stockholm we met and were ing through us.” He spent the night in exposed to the wisdom of the fifteen a desert canyon, and as the sun rose, Native Americans who were at the he used two stereo mikes to catch the conference talking about Mother sounds of the birds at dawn. The EvenEarth,” recalls Dudley Evenson. “We sons’ first album, Desert Dawn Song, documented this historic event with included these sounds of dawn in the the new, portable Sony video camera desert along with the couple’s calming that had just become available, and music of flute, harp, cello and vocal looked for ways to apply these new tones. ideas.” “This album was one of the very The next year, Dean Evenson was first to include meditative music along invited to Wounded Knee on the Pine with field recordings of nature sounds, Ridge Reservation and it ushered in a in South Dakota new genre of “Even though we didn’t whole to help transmit music,” Dudley says. start out trying to make “This was our way of television out of the occupied town. the earth, healing music, that is honoring He stayed on the and our vision was reservation a month, exactly what happened.” to get this nature-

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based music to people living in cities who made decisions about the fate of the planet.” The Evensons have continued to create this special type of music, and over the past 35 years they have released more than 80 albums and videos dedicated to their vision of creating “peace through music.” Dean has spent many hours next to flowing rivers or ocean beaches, and in wetlands, forests and mountain valleys, recording both audio and video. These “soundings of the planet” have found their way to a number of popular, award-winning albums and DVDs. The added bonus, Dudley says, is that the music seems to have a healing effect on listeners. “Even though we didn’t start out trying to make healing music, that is exactly what happened,” she says. The Evensons also added to their recordings the Earth Resonance Frequency (ERF) of 7.83 hz (cycles per second), which is the actual resonance of the planet’s atmospheric cavity, Dean explains. “This is also the same frequency that our brains emit when on the cusp of the alpha and theta brainwave states,” he says. “This tends to have a positive, healing effect on people, adding to the already peaceful state the music and nature sounds create.” For more information on Dean and Dudley Evenson and their music and videos, visit Soundings.com; search “soundings of the planet” on Facebook or YouTube; visit their blog, HealthyLivingDreams.com; or call 800-93-PEACE (800-937-3223).

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The Food Artisans Next Door Homemade Delicacies, Direct from Our Neighbors by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

Neighbors in most states can now legally buy fresh breads, cookies and preserves from local food artisans.

he locavore Healthy as it movement Comes of eating “All of our prodlocally produced ucts are made foods continues to by hand and in expand, thanks to small batches 42 states passing daily,” says cottage food laws Ruth Wardein, that permit comco-owner, with munity members to Andrew Amick, of photo courtesy of Epiphany Gluten Free Bakery, Naples, FL make certain foods Epiphany Gluten at home to sell to neighbors. Some enterFree Bakery, in Naples, Florida, which she prises use a contract packer to deliver on launched from her home kitchen. Besides a scale not possible domestically, or even gluten-free cookies, cakes and breads, operate from a commercially licensed she’s always “perfecting” her Paleo cookproduction facility. ies, brownies and pancake mix. From sauerkraut and distinctive jams Paleo recipes contain no grains, and organic jellies to gluten- or peanutdairy, yeast or refined sugars, explains free cakes and regional artisanal breads, Wardein. “They require nut and seed some of the most flavorful products are flours, coconut oil and natural sugars being produced with no chemical preserlike honey or maple syrup. So they are vatives, artificial colors or other laboratory naturally higher in protein and fiber and ingredients. Nearly all are made in small lower in carbs than the average glutenbatches, and usually by the owner. Many free recipe.” source local ingredients or serve special “We’re experimenting with the dietary needs largely underserved or community supported agriculture model ignored by larger food businesses. with local fruit,” says Erin Schneider. She “In a sharing economy, individuals and her husband, Rob McClure, operlook less to big chain stores for their food ate Hilltop Community Farm, in LaValle, needs and more to each other, making Wisconsin, which produces value-added fresher, tastier and often healthier foods products with organically grown crops. more accessible,” explains Janelle Orsi, “We have salsas, pickles and jams. Our co-founder of the Oakland, California, black currant and honey jam is sold beSustainable Economies Law Center (SELC), fore it’s made. Rob’s garlic dills have their citing its Policies for Shareable Cities report own following.” Wisconsin’s cottage food partnered with the nonprofit Shareable. law restricts sales to only high-acid foods. The Specialty Food Association reports that sales of specialty foods—primarily at Quality over Quantity grocery retailers, but also cottage operators In Royal Oaks, California, Garden Variety via farmers’ markets and direct orders when Cheese owner, cheesemaker and shepallowed by their state—grew 22 percent herd Rebecca King feeds her 100 milking from 2010 to 2012, topping $85 billion. ewes organically raised, irrigated pasture

grass and brewer’s grain to yield awardwinning farmstead easier-to-digest sheep cheeses from her Monkeyflower Ranch. “Many first-time customers like my story as a small producer and want to buy direct from the farm. They keep buying because of the taste,” says King. “My marinara and pizza sauces are made in small batches by hand in a home kitchen, enabling us to hot pack them to retain the ingredients’ natural favors,” says Liz James, owner of The Happy Tomato, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Her sauces are also low in sodium and contain no sugar, saturated fat or gluten. James’ production is facilitated by Virginia’s home food processor license, which lets her work from home and sell wholesale. Whole Foods Market is among her major retail accounts. When home-based cottage food businesses are spurred into expansion to keep up with demand, a situation sometimes complicated by state limits on sales volume, many opt for renting space in the growing number of incubator, or community, kitchens nationwide. “We did farmers’ markets for three years and went from seven customers to thousands,” says Wardein, who now rents a commercial kitchen space. “Returning customers are the momentum that has pushed us forward.” “By growing food in and around our own neighborhoods and cities, we decrease our dependence on an oftentimes unjust and ecologically destructive global food system and build stronger, more connected and resilient communities,” affirms Yassi Eskandari-Qajar, director of SELC’s City Policies program. “We think it’s important to produce what grows well on our soil and then sell it, so that ecology drives economics, rather than vice versa,” says Schneider. “Random things prosper in our area, like paprika peppers, elderberries, hardy kiwi, garlic, pears and currants. It’s our job as ecologically-minded farmers to show how delicious these foods can be.” Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko are co-authors of the new book Homemade for Sale, a guide for launching a food business from a home kitchen, plus ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef and Rural Renaissance. Learn more at HomemadeForSale.com.

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National Library Week, April 12 to 18, celebrates the program Unlimited Possiblities @ Your Library

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.”

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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. “Dogs have come here once a week for more than a year. Now older kids that are comfortable with the reading program are showing younger ones how to choose a book.”

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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. North Carolina’s Charlotte 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. Animals help kids relax and be-

eal • Prevent Illne come 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.

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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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MASTERING THE FORCE

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ew words are as oddly coupled as martial and arts. The first means “relating to war and soldiers,” while the second means “something that is created with imagination and skill, and is beautiful or expresses important ideas or feelings.” All martial arts represent a paradox of push and pull, yin and yang, external and internal. Their practice represents the blending of our physical lives in harmony with our emotional makeup, allowing our external activity to mirror our internal being. Seldom is the fusion of body, mind and spirit easily achieved with one activity, but martial arts are an exception, because they focus equally on internal and external well-being. Here are five key life lessons that martial arts can teach us. Learn how to breathe. True connection with our breath permeates an artist’s realm. A vocalist must reach deep within the diaphragm to sing proficiently and a dancer must learn to time their breath while performing. A martial artist learns to control breath with stillness and speed, like juxtaposing yoga with intense contact sports. Breathing properly makes the practitioner a better martial artist and a

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healthier one. According to a study published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine, hypertensive qigong program participants were able to both lower their blood pressure after 10 weeks and increase their oxygen uptake by 20 percent. Avoid conflict by developing character. While it may seem counterintuitive that learning how to fight could avoid conflict, it’s an essential part of martial arts. The philosopher Lao Tzu said the best fighter is never angry. The martial arts are primarily about discipline, heightened awareness and honing an ability to face our own internal conflicts. Several studies corroborate that practicing martial arts produces positive behavioral changes. For instance, according to a study published in the Journal of Adolescence, participating students in the martial arts were characterized as being less impulsive and less aggressive. Connect the external (body movement) with the internal (energy movement). The energetic force that catalyzes expressive kicks, punches, blocks and other outward forms is as essential as the movements themselves. In Chinese martial

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arts, that force is referred to as qi, the life energy that intrinsically unites body, mind and spirit. Be both an artist and athlete. Artistry and athleticism need not be divergent forces. The martial artist combines the grace of a creator and skill of a warrior, and watching a martial arts competition can be as riveting as watching a ballet or sports event. Most of us may not be talented artists or natural athletes, yet all students can learn how to integrate both worlds by blending physicality with stillness and expression through action. Let go of ego, find mental clarity and access the present moment. Jirōkichi Yamada, a master of Japanese kenjutsu, said, “The way of the sword and the way of Zen are identical, for they have the same purpose; that of killing the ego.” The focus of all true martial arts is the process, not the outcome. Whatever the style of execution, preparatory practice and meditative application, they all require the discipline of being purely present. Gaining such clarity requires grappling more with ego than with opponents; the real battle of a martial artist is waged within. Bruce Lee, the film star who revolutionized Western awareness of martial arts and founded jeet kune do, realized that martial arts’ transcendent philosophy gives us many lessons to draw upon. He suggested, “Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object and you shall find a way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves.” Eric Stevens has been a fitness professional and martial arts coach for 15 years. He writes about related topics from Denver, Colorado. Connect at EricChristopherStevens@gmail.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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SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Enhancing Your Fertility – 9am-5pm. Tracy Hilliard, LMT, RN, leads a workshop in hands-on health the Maya way. Learn ancient self-care abdominal massage techniques and at-home wellness care to work with fertility challenges and maintain reproductive health. Individuals $85, couples $160. Inspire Chiropractic, 400 E. Main St. Ste. 140 B, Chattanooga. Info: FourBridges.MassageTherapy.com or 423-322-6974. Registration: ArvigoTherapy.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Mountain Goat Rails-to-Trails Fun Run and Walk – 2nd-annual event held at the Mountain Goat Trail, a community outdoor recreation project to convert an abandoned railroad right-of-way into a multi-use recreational corridor between Grundy and Franklin Counties on the Cumberland Plateau. Info: MountainGoatTrail.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Ease into Yoga: Bring the Joy Back to Paddling – 5:30-7pm. Series runs Thursdays April 9, 16, 12 & 30. A neck, shoulders and upper-back Puma Yoga focus. $48 for the series. Held at Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Info: OneJoyfulYoga.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Reflection Riding Spring Native Plant Sale – April 10-11. 10am-4pm. Info: 423-821-1600. An Evening with Rumi Fundraiser – 5:30-8pm. Featuring Andrew Harvey and Coleman Barks. Benefits the Center for Mindful Living to support the development and implementation of mindfulness programs for children in our community. $100/person. Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or Centermindfullivingmanager@gmail.com. Register: CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Love in Action: Christ & The Buddha – 10:30am-4:30pm. Featuring Andrew Harvey, Thanissara and Kittisaro. Presentations, meditation, panel discussion and book signing. Event takes place at Undercroft at Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave., Chattanooga. $60 includes lunch. Hosted by Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or Centermindfullivingmanager@gmail.com. Register: CenterMindfulLiving.org/register. Free screening of The Greater Good – 2-4pm. CHEO and Nutrition World cosponsor the showing of this documentary film exploring the vaccine controversy, featuring three families who feel they were adversely affected by vaccines. Healthy snacks provided. Speaker/yoga room of Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 4CHEO.org.

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Awakening the Power of Serenity – 1-4pm. Blending scientific understanding with ancient wisdom, hypnotherapist Heidemarie Huber and shamanic practitioner Stephen Feely will guide you along a journey of discovery to your own inner spiritual resources. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or Centermindfullivingmanager@gmail.com. Register: CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Scenic Streets Chattanooga – 11am-3pm. A portion of Chattanooga’s downtown will be closed to cars as Scenic Streets Chattanooga encourages healthy living, various transportation options and improving local businesses. Info: ScenicStCha.com. “Ebola and Vaccines” – 2-4pm. CHEO hosts Dr. Charles Adams, who will discuss the potential risks of fast-tracking vaccines for Ebola and other viral illnesses, and the use of ozone therapy to fight viral infections without the use of pharmaceuticals. Free. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 4CHEO.org. Energy-Balancing Cocoon Sessions – 3:155:15pm. Facilitator Chitra Gunderson will use energy-balancing tools to surround you with life-enhancing energy to reduce stress, harmonize emotions, facilitate transformation and bring calm, centered clarity. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or Center mindfullivingmanager@gmail.com. Register: CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 McKamey Animal Shelter Humanitarian Awards Dinner – 6-10 pm. Fundraiser honors those who have dedicated time or resources to the betterment of animals in the Chattanooga area. $80 includes reception and dinner. Bessie Smith Hall, 200 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-305-6500 or McKameyAnimalCenter.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Reiki I (Shoden) plus Animal Reiki – April 25-26. 10am-6pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, reiki master/ teacher. Learn reiki for relaxation, stress relief and healing for self, family and animals. Meditation techniques for spiritual growth. Focus on self-

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healing. $300 includes class, manual and Shoden certificate. Registration with $150 deposit one week in advance. North Chattanooga. 423-266-6006 or MargaretDexter.com/reiki-workshops. Chattanooga Market opening weekend – April 25-26, 10am-5pm. The market is open extended hours for two days to celebrate the launch of its 2015 season. Live music, food, beer, wine, art, crafts. Free admission. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 6-8:30pm. Janka Livoncova leads participants through an intensive eight-week course designed to empower participants through meditative awareness to take an active role in the management of their health and wellness. Final class June 6, 10am-4pm. $325 members, $350 nonmembers. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423486-1279 or Centermindfullivingmanager@gmail. com. Register: CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 Tails at Twilight – 6-9pm. Pet Placement Center’s signature fundraiser includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, unique desserts, wine, beer, and live and silent auctions. $50/person. Stratton Hall, 3146 South Broad St., Chattanooga. Info:PetPlacementCenter.com. Corporate Challenge 5K – 7pm. Start in Coolidge Park, then cross the Tennessee River twice in a race that pits industry workers against each other: banks against banks, law firms against law firms, etc. Registration and info: CorporateChallenge5k.com

save the date MONDAY, MAY 16 Reiki II (Okuden) plus Animal Reiki – May 16-17, 10am-6pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, reiki master/teacher. Prerequisite: Reiki I. Meditation techniques for continued spiritual growth. Three mantras and symbols. Remote healing for people and pets. Training needed to work as a reiki practitioner. $300 includes class, manual and Okuden certificate. Registration with $150 deposit one week in advance. North Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-6006 or margaretdexter.com/reiki-workshops.

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sunday Daily Zen Meditation Group –8-9pm. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Includes Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@ yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com. Unity of Chattanooga Service – 11am. Discover Unity’s message of positive, practical Christianity, and experience the warmth of God’s unconditional love. 604 Black St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-7557990 or UnityOfChattanooga.org. Yin Yoga Breathwork for Stress Relief – 3-4:15pm. With Jonathan Ellis. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: CenterMindfulLiving.com. Restorative Yoga (Instructor Rotates Each Sunday) – 4:30-5:45pm. Physical and mental restorative session designed to focus on rejuvenating and healing the body through breath and slow, gentle movement. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539.

monday Stretch & Breathe Gentle Yoga – 10-11am. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com. Loving Kindness Meditation – Noon-12:45pm. With Jann Sullivan. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-4861279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:30-7:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. Gentle Yoga with Tammy Burns – 5:30-6:45pm. Gentle class focusing on rejuvenating and healing the body through breath and slow, gentle movement. Yoga props are used for safe practice and to allow the body to fully achieve each position comfortably. No experience needed. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539.

Learn to be a Massage Therapist – 28-week class at East Tennessee’s oldest massage school. Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

tuesday Daily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encouraged to attend an evening session (Wed, Thus or Sun) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com. Gentle Yoga with Jenny Mac Merrill – 1011:30am. Gentle class focusing on rejuvenating and healing the body through breath and slow, gentle movement. Yoga props are used for safe practice and to allow the body to fully achieve each posi-

tion comfortably. No experience needed. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539. Inner Garden Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. With Rachel Kaufman. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-4861279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. Dojo Chattanooga – Warrior Fit 12:30-1pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Wing Chun 6:30-7:30pm; Adult Kenpo 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. 50+ Yoga with Sue Reynolds – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-316-9642 or shreynolds@aol.com. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-3264331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. Power Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Energetic range of flowing movement; appropriate for everyone. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4085 or NutritionW.com.

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Guided Self Compassion Meditation – 5:456:15pm. With Diane Peterson. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. “Pedaling for Parkinson’s” – 6pm. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. North River YMCA, Hixson, TN. Free to Y members; $5 nonmembers. Info: 423-877-3517. Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:157:30pm. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Managing Reactions to Traumatic Stress – 6:30pm. Educate self and significant others on the effects of PTSD. Clinic, support group follow workshop. Free. Dr. Savannah JG or Margie Wesley, 6074 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-883-5463.

wednesday Yoga in Japanese with Mina Chong – Noon-1pm. $8 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Guided Healing Meditation – 12:15-1pm. With Eileen Meagher. During this meditation, you will be led into a deep guided relaxation and healing experience. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:30-7:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. Mindful Yoga with Annie Harpe – 5:30pm. $10 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-598-8802. Mid-Week Unwind Relaxation Meditation – 5:456:15pm. With Yong Oh. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. Daily Zen Meditation Group –8:30pm. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Includes Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@ yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com.

thursday Daily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encouraged to attend an evening session (Wed, Thus or Sun) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com. Gentle Yoga with Anthony Crutcher – 1011:30am. Gentle class focusing on rejuvenating and healing the body through breath and slow, gentle movement. Yoga props are used for safe practice and to allow the body to fully achieve each position comfortably. No experience needed. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market

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Dojo Chattanooga – Warrior Fit 12:30-1pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Wing Chun 6:30-7:30pm; Adult Kenpo 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Dojo Chattanooga – Fencing 4:30-5:30pm ; Wing Chun 5:30-6:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Walk-In Acupuncture Sessions – 1-6pm. See Monday listing for details. Margie J. Wesley, LAc, Nutrition World Wellness Center, 6245 Vance Rd. Ste. 4, Chattanooga. Info: 423-596-9024 or FourSeasonsAcupuncture.com. 50+ Yoga with Anita Gaddy – 2-3:15pm. Userfriendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Signal Mountain Farmers’ Market – 4-6pm. Seasonal produce, eggs, meats, body products, coffee, crafts, baked goods, dog treats, boiled peanuts, plants, flowers, all from local farms. New location: front lot of Pruett’s Signal Mountain Market. Info: signalfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-3264331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. Silent Meditation – 5-5:25pm. With Janka Livoncova. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. All-Levels Yoga with Beth Daugherty – 5:306:45pm. Poses with emphasis on alignment and stability. Breath and mindfulness are key components. This class builds on yoga fundamentals. Some experience helpful. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539. “Pedaling for Parkinson’s” – 6pm. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. North River YMCA, Hixson, TN. Free to Y members; $5 nonmembers. Info: 423-877-3517. Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:157:30pm. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Daily Zen Meditation Group – 8-9pm. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Includes Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@ yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com. Body Massage – One full-hour body massage for $25. The Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

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Emotional Freedom Technique at Nutrition World – EFT practitioner Lucille York is at Nutrition World on Fridays to help people use this natural method of improving health by releasing trapped emotions. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-355-9205 or EmoFree.com.

saturday Daily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encouraged to attend an evening session (Wed, Thus or Sun) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com. “Pedaling for Parkinson’s” – 9am. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. North River YMCA, Hixson, TN. Free to Y members; $5 nonmembers. Info: 423-877-3517. Qigong Level 1 – 9am. With Clare Mills. Montgomery Room inside Center on Main, 320 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-643-1980. Dojo Chattanooga – Fencing 9:30-10:30am; Fitness Kickboxing 10:30-11am; Warrior Fit 1111:30am; Adult Kenpo 11:30am-12:30pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 10-11am. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-3264331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. Prenatal Yoga – Noon-1pm. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com.

monthly Free film screenings at Nutrition World – 2pm every second Saturday. CHEO, Nutrition World host free screenings of documentaries focused on holistic health at Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: Cathy Burnett at cgburnett1@ comcast.net or 423-322-2614. A Day of Practice – 10 am-3 pm every first Saturday. Join Janka Livoncova to deepen your practice, be supported by others and spend the day intentionally cultivating your capacity to be in the present moment. $25 donation. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-4861279, Centermindfullivingmanager@gmail.com or CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

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McKAMEY ANIMAL CENTER

AIR PURIFICATION

4500 N. Access Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37415 423-305-6500 McKameyAnimalCenter.org

CONDITIONAIRE CO. INC. Chattanooga, TN 423-894-0612 Conditionaire.com

Taking care of your indoor comfort with central heating and cooling products. Central air conditioning, heat pumps, gas heating, geothermal, humidification, dehumidification, duct sealing, ventilation, programmable controls, ductless systems, air cleaning/purification, quality installation and service. See ad, page 7.

CHATTANOOGA HOLISTIC ANIMAL INSTITUTE Colleen Smith DVM, CVA, CVCP Katie Smithson DVM, CVA 918 East Main Street Chattanooga, TN 37408 ChattanoogaHolisticVet.com

Holistic veterinary facility. Certified Veterinary Acupuncturists integrating conventional and alternative therapies for small animals. Offering Acupuncture, Stem Cell therapy, laser therapy, Prolotherapy, Reiki, Tui-Na, general medicine, surgery, Certified Veterinary Chiropractic, allergy testing, nutrition consultation and food therapy.

Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute 918 East Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-531-8899 Offering green grooming, including relaxing hydro-massage baths with all-natural EarthBath products. Certified grooming for all canine breeds, as well as cats.

Dedicated to improving health through colonic irrigation, cellular detoxifying foot baths, massage and lymphatic therapy. Additional therapies available include individual and family counseling, and Emotional Freedom Technique. See ad, page 23.

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement therapy Charles C. Adams, MD 4085 Cloud Springs Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-861-7377 DrPrevent.com

For over a decade, Full Circle Medical Center has continued to help men and women get their youth back by balancing hormones naturally with bioidentical hormones. See ad, page 18.

Dentistry SHALLOWFORD DENTAL CARE

Cindy Surrena, BSDH, Registered Dental Hygienist Licensed in TN, GA, IN, IA 7613 Shallowford Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-855-4212 ShallowfordSmiles.com Thirty-two years providing knowledgeable, gentle dental cleanings to patients. We provide comprehensive exams, low-radiation digital x-rays, dental cleanings, periodontal therapy for gum disease, dietary counseling. We consider patients’ total health using the latest therapies/equipment. See ad, page 3.

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JO MILLS PET GROOMING

June Carver Drennon 1312-B Hanover St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-756-2443

Pet adoptions, animal services, lost & found. Adoptions and Admissions: Monday – closed; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – 11am-5:30pm; Thursday –11am-7pm. Adoptions: Sunday – 1pm5:30pm. Admissions closed Sunday.

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Jane Andrews RCT 227 Hankins Road Rock Spring, GA 30739 706-764-2322

Colonic Irrigation since 1975 with state of the art FDA approved equipment. Reams urine/saliva testing: PH, salt, sugar, albumin, ureas. Beautiful lakeside covered accessible entry.

SHALLOWFORD DENTAL CARE Donna Booker, RDA 7613 Shallowford Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-855-4212 ShallowfordSmiles.com

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I have 18 years’ experience as a dental assistant making patients comfortable; learning new dental products and equipment, such as the Wand anesthesia machine; and making sure patients have the excellent, ethical care they deserve. See ad, page 3.

THE FAMILY HERB SHOP Energy Healing and Alison Campbell Animal Communication 6462 Hixson Pk. Ste. 101

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Vicki Lewis, Energy Healer and Certified Animal Communicator Chattanooga, TN 423-805-4028 vicki@clarityqueen.com ClarityQueen.com Feel stuck? Get clear, empowered and passionate in areas of life, career, health and business. Deep inner-healing work that is fun and transformative. Animal communication sessions help you better understand and connect with your pets.

Environmental Education TENNESSEE RIVER GORGE TRUST 1214 Dartmouth St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-266-0314 TRGT.org

For more than 33 years, TRGT has worked to protect the Tennessee River Gorge as a healthy and productive resource for our community through land protection, education, community engagement and good land-stewardship practices. See ad, page 13.

Fitness YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHATTANOOGA 301 West 6th St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-265-8834

Serving Chattanooga for 143 years. YMCA programs focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility—because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.

Health Foods and Nutrition NUTRITION WORLD

Ed Jones 6201 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-892-4085 NutritionW.com Located at Lee Highway and Vance Road, Nutrition World offers Chattanooga’s most complete selection of vitamins, herbs, proteins, weight-loss and joint-support products, athletic supplements, alkaline products and other natural health products. See ad, pages 2 & 40.

Hixson, TN 37343 423-843-1760

Family owned and operated for the last 21 years, we provide a wide selection of vitamins, herbs, essential oils, weightloss products, Advocare and many other natural health products for the entire family. See ad, page 11.

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VILLAGE MARKET

5002 University Dr. Collegedale, TN 37315 423-236-2300 VillageMarketCollegedale.com Over 50 years providing natural foods, bulk items, herbs, vitamins and vegan products along with the area’s largest selection of vegetarian meats. Excellent produce, fresh-baked goods and 20,000+ grocery items create a complete shopping experience. See ad, page 29.

THE VILLAGE PANTRY Kate Steward 8949 B Dayton Pk. Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 423-451-7460

We sell organic, gluten-free, gourmet and grocery foods. Our prices are up to 70% off regular store pricing. We stock a wide variety of nonperishable health products. The Village Pantry offers a selection of international foods and general groceries.

Holistic Dentistry SMILES OF CHATTANOOGA Robert J. Gallien, DDS 4620 Hwy. 58 Chattanooga, TN 37416 423-208-9783 SmileChattanooga.com

Catering to patients’ personal needs with a whole-body approach. Dr. Gallien offers tests for sensitivities to commonly used dental materials and uses only biocompatible materials to restore beautiful, naturallooking teeth. Offering removal of mercury-silver fillings. See ad, page 39.

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Homeopathy TOOLS FOR HEALING, LLC

423-899-6288 CustomerService@ToolsForHealing.com ToolsForHealing.com Offering 500+ products including ozonators, far infrared, hand-crafted mountain herbs, organic body care, water and air purification, nutritional supplements, books, gift certificates and energy devices including parasite zappers and more. See ad, page 19.

Integrative Medicine FULL CIRCLE MEDICAL CENTER Charles C. Adams, MD 4085 Cloud Springs Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-861-7377 DrPrevent.com

Work with a medical or naturopathic doctor or energy medicine technician to seek the root of your imbalance. Traditional and alternative medicine, BHRT, weight loss, detoxification, infrared ozone sauna, hyperbaric oxygen and advanced IV therapies. See ad, page 18.

Personal Training

Massage school MASSAGE INSTITUTE OF CLEVELAND 4009 Keith St. Ste. 207 Cleveland, TN 37311 423-559-0380

Massage Institute of Cleveland, East Tennessee’s oldest continuously operating massage school. 28-week-long day or evening program. $3,400 tuition includes books. No-interest payment plans. VA-approved. Discount massage clinic open to public.

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RESTORATIVE BODY THERAPIES Carol Bieter, LMT, CKTP 243 Signal Mountain Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-605-4855 RestorativeBodyTherapies.com

Carol Bieter is a certified Kinesio Taping practitioner, having completed all three levels of training and passed the CKTP exam. Currently one of the only certified Kinesio Taping practitioners in the Knoxville and Chattanooga areas. See ad, page 29.

Martial Arts DOJO CHATTANOOGA

Trevor Haines 323 Cherokee Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-267-0855 Trevor@DojoChattanooga.com DojoChattanooga.com Trevor Haines teaches the martial arts Wing Chun Kung Fu and Five Animal Kenpo Karate. Excellent for self-defense and overall wellness, martial arts develop physical and mental confidence and discipline.

Nutrition World 6201 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-892-4085 One of Chattanooga’s best trainers, Mackie Pierre of MAXX Fitness, is accepting new clients. See how one-onone attention, total focus, results-based training can make a difference in your life. All ages, abilities. Free consultations. 423-645-0935.

POLYGRAPH SERVICES ACUMEN POLYGRAPH SERVICES

423 855-4888 Focus4Massage.com On Facebook @ Focus 4 Massage Since 1993, our focus has been helping others with chronic muscular pain in a clinical setting. Several great therapists have joined our team, and we’re growing like crazy. Incredible therapists ~ Great value ~ Let us focus on you. See ad, page 7.

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Carol Bieter, LMT, CNMT 243 Signal Mountain Rd. Ste. E Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-605-4855 RestorativeBodyTherapies.com

Donna Roberts, Polygraph Examiner The Franklin Building 5726 Marlin Rd., Ste. 208 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-355-5396 / 877-671-6410 info@acumenpolygraph.com AcumenPolygraph.com

A full-service polygraph company specializing in premarital screening and “peacemaker polygraphs” for conflict resolution. Our goal is to facilitate admissions, forgiveness and honesty in relationships. Call today for free consultation.

Reflexology THERAPEUTIC REFLEXOLOGY

Licensed massage therapist and certified neuromuscular therapist offers a wide range of relaxation and treatment massage techniques including neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release and Reiki. Certified and extensively trained in sports massage. See ad, page 29.

Kenda Komula 207 Woodland Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-400-9175 Experienced; certified in Original Ingham Method. Works on the hands and feet. Reflexology increases nerve and blood supply and circulation to the whole body, balancing and helping it normalize. Calming sessions designed for individual needs.

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Eileen Meagher, Certified Spring Forest Qigong Instructor and Master Healer, offers coursework and individual energy sessions. Trained with Master Chunyi Lin and has worked on close to 1,000 individuals. Info or appointments: 423-902-8380 or corville10@ gmail.com.

Reiki Workshops & Private Sessions MARGARET E. DEXTER, PhD, SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, REIKI TEACHER Reiki Chattanooga 1175 Pineville Rd. #124 Chattanooga, TN 423-266-6006 MargaretDexter.com

Angela Oliver 1309 Panorama Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-553-6773 BananaTreeSalon.com Facebook.com/BananaTreeSalon

Healthy, vibrant hair color without the chemicals! Only at Banana Tree Organic Salon. Relaxing massages, all-organic facials, Pedispa pedicures and complimentary drinks.

Yoga CLEARSPRING YOGA

105 N. Market St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-266-3539 ClearSpringYoga.com Chattanoogaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original studio since 1999, offering a range of classes seven days a week for all ages and abilities. Small class size, personalized attention, beginner-friendly. Come be a part of this vibrant yoga community. See ad, page 9.

MOVEMENT ARTS COLLECTIVE

Thermography STILLPOINT HEALTH ASSOCIATES June Carver Drennon 1312-B Hanover St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-756-2443

Dedicated to improving health through thermography, colonic irrigation, cellular detoxifying foot baths, massage and lymphatic therapy. Additional therapies available include individual and family counseling, and Emotional Freedom Technique. See ad, page 23.

Margaret teaches all levels of Reiki, offers private Reiki sessions, Akashic Record Soul Readings and more. Forthcoming book Waking up on a Strange Planet: A Lightworkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide to Planet Earth. Calendar or website for details.

Stacey L. Nolan, MEd Tara Phillips, MSW, MEd 3813 Dayton Blvd. Red Bank, TN 37415 423-401-8115 MovementArtsCollective.com

The Movement Arts Collective is a studio for dance and yoga offering classes and specialty workshops in belly dance, yoga, prenatal dance, creative movement for children, Zen meditation, and other movement and wellness arts topics.

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