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hen it comes to green living, most of us have played mental tug of war—you know, Should I do what’s right, or should I do what’s cheap? By their very nature (pun intended), environmentally responsible products and services involve more time and care on the front end, which often translates to higher prices for the consumer. Sure, the goods are usually worth it, but in today’s economy, most of us don’t have a lot of extra “green” to go around. If this sounds like you, read “Live Green, Save Big” (page 16), which takes the mental tug of war right out of the green living equation. Writer Crissy Trask describes five major ways you can help the planet and your pocket. That’s just one of several terrific articles we have this month on how green living begins at home. Given the season, an obvious place to start is with spring cleaning—with natural products, of course. If you read the ingredients in a chemical cleaner (and good luck with that), you’ll realize that if you use it to clean your house, the residue you leave behind will probably be far worse for your family than the dirt you cleaned away. This month’s Green Living column (page 22) introduces some “eco-cleaners” that will make your home spotless and fresh without the toxic trail, including nine basics to have on hand (like borax and kosher salt) and recipes for homemade carpet cleaners, toilet scrub, dish and laundry detergents, and even foaming hand soap. (We have a sneaking feeling that cleaning green will save you money, too.) Now let’s talk about not cleaning—or at least not obsessing about dirt. Our friends Joe and Rebecca Klein, DC, owners of Inspire Chiropractic in Chattanooga, have written an article (page 24) that should be required reading for parents. In an age when playing outside is passé and everything but our kids’ breakfast cereal is “antibacterial,” the Kleins remind us that dirt isn’t such a bad thing. In fact, quite the opposite is true: exposure to dirt (and to pets and many other wonderful, messy things) makes children healthier. Ever wonder why so many children seem to suffer from allergies and asthma compared to previous generations? There’s plenty of research indicating that we’ve made our kids’ environments too sterile. As a result, their immune systems are like unused muscles, weak from lack of exercise. So as mud pie season swings into high gear, embrace the mess. Happy spring!
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Five Eco-Friendly Life Decisions that Can Actually Save Us Money by Crissy Trask
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newsbriefs Wellness Tree Offers Monthly Community Acupuncture
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wo months ago, the Wellness Tree began offering monthly community acupuncture on a trial basis in order to serve those who might otherwise be unable to afford it. Atty Breen, a holistic bodyworker at the Wellness Tree and assistant to its owner, licensed acupuncturist Wayne Stephens, says the response has been overwhelming, and so the Wellness Tree will now offer community acupuncture the second Saturday of every month. The next event is scheduled for April 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. “It’s very disconcerting when we receive calls from people who need our service but simply can’t afford it because they are either on Medicaid or a fixed income,” Breen says. “We wanted to provide an opportunity to those that typically cannot afford acupuncture to get some relief at a fraction of the cost. This is a great opportunity for students to take advantage of, as well.” Stephens, who has been practicing acupuncture since 2007, specializes in traditional Chinese acupuncture, acupressure, herbal formulas and massage. “In addition to offering our community acupuncture, I also wanted to be able to give back to the community by donating our proceeds from this monthly event to Mission Chattanooga, to help with their important outreach work,” he says. Community acupuncture is offered on a sliding scale of $20$40, on a first come, first served basis. The Wellness Tree is located at 2805 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. For further information, call 423-877-3770 or visit ChattanoogaWellnessTree. com. See resource guide listing, page 34.
“Peacefulness Prevails” at New Retreat Center
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aving worked and lived in the world of spiritual growth, Don Oakley and Patty Bottari Oakley know that environment and aesthetics are important to a successful spiritual retreat. “An ideal retreat center is someplace far from the workaday world,” Don Oakley says. “It’s out in Don Oakley & Patty Bottari Oakley nature, where you see more wildlife than just squirrels and crows, where the nearest neighbor is over the next hill, and where a sense of peacefulness prevails. Oh, and it has to be comfortable.” Well Being Conference Center is just such a place, he says. The Oakleys are directors and on-site managers of Well Being Foundation, whose new retreat and conference center is located an hour north of Knoxville on 160 rural acres surrounded by two and a half miles of the Powell River. The center is ideally suited for individual and group retreats, workshops and family reunions, Oakley says. Most of the 11 cabins have kitchenettes and can accommodate up to 26 people; the Meeting Hall, which seats 50, has a licensed commercial kitchen and a dining room with an outside deck overlooking the river. Patty Oakley was event coordinator for American spiritual teacher Adyashanti and for speaker and author Byron Katie, while Don Oakley is on Adyashanti’s board and has been on the spiritual path for 40 years. Upcoming retreats at the center include a “Wake Up Weekend,” led by the Oakleys, April 4-6; and a four-night retreat, led by Mukti, May 22-26. (Mukti’s retreat will be held in silence except for twice-daily satsangs. Register at MuktiSource.org.) The Well Being Conference Center is located at 557 Narrows Rd., Tazewell, TN. To learn more, call Patty Oakley at 423626-9000 or visit WellBeingCC.org.
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or decades, athletes have been a target for companies selling everything from banned substances to worthless nutritional products with bogus claims that they’ll provide a competitive edge, says Ed Jones, owner of Nutrition World in Chattanooga. In an effort to dispel the hype, Jones is bringing Carl Germano, author of The Misled Athlete, to Nutrition World for a free presentation on April 3 at 6 p.m. “I have watched thousands of individuals over my 36 years at Nutrition World follow the most insane and unhealthy methods to achieve fitness, increase strength, lose body fat and improve their physiques,” Jones says. “In the area of sports and nutrition, experts are few, and most of the articles are written in order to sell products—they’re not based on sound science. Carl Germano is the real deal: a common-sense, science-based expert who knows how to safely achieve optimal fitness. He has agreed to travel from New York to Nutrition World for a one-time-only lecture for high school athletes, bodybuilders, those into strength and cross-fit training, and endurance enthusiasts. Germano is a registered dietician, certified nutritionist and clinical practitioner in New York. He holds a master’s degree in clinical nutrition from New York University and has more than 30 years’ experience in using innovative, complementary nutritional therapies. He is chief science officer at Inergetics. Space is limited; call 423-892-4085 to reserve a free seat. The lecture will be held on the lower level of Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. For more information, visit NutritionW.com. See ad, pages 2 and 40.
Done Right, Diet “Starves” Cancer Cells
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utritionist Michelle Enter will be the featured speaker at CHEO’s April 20 meeting, which will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in Nutrition World’s speaker/yoga room. Enter’s presentation is called “Food, Our Most Powerful Medicine: Eating to Boost Your Immunity & Avoid Cancer.” It takes more than a multivitamin a day to keep the doctor away, Enter says. “It turns out that eating some pretty surprising nutrients will help keep your immune system on guard,” she says. “You can ensure that your body and immunity run smoothly and boost your body from the inside out with powerful foods that help your immune system function optimally.” She says new, groundbreaking research also indicates that it’s possible to stop cancer before it begins to grow by using a preventive approach called anti-angiogenesis. Changing our diet can change our “internal environ-
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newsbriefs ments,” thus starving cancer cells, she says. Enter will explain how to feed cells for optimal health, says CHEO’s Jeannie Harrison, RN. “If your cells don’t get nourished with the vitamins and minerals they need, your body can start to malfunction,” Harrison explains. “Eating some key superfoods along with avoiding other foods goes a long way toward strengthening your immune system while avoiding many diseases.” CHEO, the Complementary Health Education Organization, meets the third Sunday of each month at Nutrition World (6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga) to share holistic knowledge. Meetings are free, and the public is always welcome. For more information, contact Harrison at jeannie25203@gmail. com or Tami Freedman at TamiFreedman@aol.com or 706 459 0055, or visit 4CHEO.org. See resource listing, page 35.
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assage Envy Spa’s aromatherapy service may be cutting-edge, but it taps into a tradition that’s thousands of years old, says Brooke Goodyear, co-owner of Massage Envy Spa at Hamilton Place Mall. “It’s believed that aromatherapy originated in Egypt and was then improved upon by the Greeks and Romans,” she says. “In recent times, there have been many research studies showing the effects of aromatherapy with various diseases, disorders and conditions.” The licensed massage therapists at Massage Envy Spa can incorporate aromatherapy into their massage service by adding therapeutic-grade essential oil blends to massage lotion, with four custom blends intended to address a variety of physical and emotional or mental conditions. “Essential oils are highly concentrated extracts from the aromatic part of the plant,” Goodyear says. “They are wholly natural molecular substances which, when diffused in the air, are transmitted to the part of the brain that controls memory and emotional response. By using the infused lotion as the massage medium, the client is able to derive the benefits of the essential oils through inhalation and skin absorption.” Following the massage, the guest can take home the aromatherapy lotion to continue receiving its therapeutic benefits. Guests can choose from four blends: Aches and
Pains, Anxiety Release, Lavender Garden (reduces pain and inflammation and acts as a mild antidepressant), and Mint and Rosemary (reduces pain, increases circulation, promotes sustained attention and eases cold/sinus symptoms). Massage Envy members or first-time guests can add aromatherapy to a massage for $10. Massage Envy Spa has two Chattanooga locations: 345 Frazier Ave. (423-757-2900) and Hamilton Place Mall (423-8558686). See ad, page 39.
Reflection Riding Native Plant Sale March 28-30
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he Reflection Riding Native Plant Sale—the longestrunning event of its kind in the Chattanooga area—will be held March 28, 29 and 30 at the Chattanooga Nature Center and Arboretum at Reflection Riding. “Guests will find budding native plants perfect for every yard, plus events and activities for the whole family,” says Interim Executive Director Margaret Hill. The 27th annual event features free admission so guests can explore Tennessee’s only nonprofit Level IV Arboretum—317 acres of land, including botanical and landscape gardens and wetlands. “Our mission in large part is conservation and education,” Hill says. “By offering native plants, we are conserving plant species that are becoming endangered with the growth of subdivisions and other factors. We are also educating the public about the beauty and benefits of native plants and their vital importance to the ecology.” Native plants create biodiversity in gardens and support the ecosystem by requiring less water, fertilization and pesticides than other plants, she says. The greenhouse at Reflection Riding operates yearround, taking120 to 160 species of native plants, including perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees, from seed to bloom. The spring and fall native plant sales are CANC’s biggest annual revenue producer. “As a nonprofit, we always depend on funds from all sources: native plant sales, admissions, donations and memberships,” Hill says. “These funds go toward general operations as well as to education, horticulture, wildlife or wherever the need is greatest.” Sale hours are March 28-29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and March 30 noon-5 p.m. For more information, visit ChattanoogaNatureCenter.org. See ad, page 7.
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pril is National Autism Awareness Month, and during the month of April, LearningRx Chattanooga Brain Training Center is offering discounted cognitive skills assessments to children and teens with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Parents can accompany anyone under the age of 19 to the center at 2040 Hamilton Place Boulevard to receive a discounted assessment, the results of which can help indicate how to strengthen weak cognitive skills, says Michelle Hecker-Davis, executive director of LearningRx Chattanooga. “With Autism Spectrum Disorder, it’s common to see cognitive weaknesses with executive functioning,” she says. “These include things like verbal reasoning, working memory and planning.” Attention struggles are also common, she says. ASD, which can include diagnoses like Asperger’s or Pervasive Developmental Disorder, varies in its degrees and the severity of its symptoms. And while the general population tends to think that people with autism are “good at math but bad at socializing,” that’s not always the case. “The truth is that ASD encompasses a variety of complex disorders of brain development,” Hecker-Davis says. “Symptoms manifest differently in each child, ranging from cognitive disabilities and struggles with social interaction to difficulties with motor coordination and health issues, such as seizures, allergies, sleep disturbances and gastrointestinal problems. On the flip side, some children with ASD show exceptional skills in things like music, architecture, math and art. In fact, about 40 percent of people with autism have average to above-average intellectual abilities.” To learn more about the discounted assessments or treating the root cause of learning struggles associated with ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger’s and autism, contact Hecker-Davis at LearningRx Chattanooga at 423-305-1599 or visit LearningRx. com/Chattanooga-east. See ad, page 25.
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April Means Balance at ClearSpring Yoga
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n April, “balance” is the theme at ClearSpring Yoga (CSY), which in addition to its full menu of regular classes is hosting a Chakra Balancing Workshop and a Balancing Days Workshop, as well as a two-day “Yoga as Medicine” teacher training. Chitra Gunderson, certified Tachyon Energy practitioner and wellness coach, will lead the chakra workshop April 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. In yogic tradition, our seven major chakras are the sources of our mental, physical and spiritual energy. “In the Chakra Balancing Workshop, participants will first be led through meditation using the singing bowl sound vibration,” Gunderson says. “Then with the use of specific chakra mantras and gemstones, participants will be guided through the process of balancing their chakras.” The cost is $25. Amy Bockmon’s playful Balancing Days Workshop will combine arm balances with the music of Led Zeppelin as participants “float and soar, finding balance on their hands.” The workshop will be held April 12 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $30. CSY Yoga will host an all-levels Yoga Club teacher training, “Yoga as Medicine: Holistic Healing for Medical Conditions” (part 1), April 25 (6-9 p.m.) and April 26-27 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.). The workshop will be led by Chrys Kub. The training is good for 21.75 hours toward the 200-hour, 500-hour or therapeutic yoga teacher training, or for CECs. The cost is $300 for early registration, $325 for registration seven days prior, or $395 for walk-ins. For class, event and workshop information, visit ClearSpringYoga.com or call 423-266-3539. CSY is located at 105 N. Market Street, Chattanooga. See ad, page 25.
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ew research suggests that renovation planning should involve more than just picking the right colors and styles; doing it right may help prevent childhood respiratory conditions. Researchers from St. Louis University, in Missouri, linked home renovations with increased wheezing, asthma and chronic coughing among children living in the home. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, followed 31,049 children between the ages of 2 and 14 years old from seven Chinese cities over a two-year period. Previous research has also reached a similar conclusion, identifying some specific materials responsible for increased childhood respiratory disorders. A Russian study of 5,951 children ages 8 to 12 found that increased asthma and wheezing were related to recently completed painting, as well as the installation of new linoleum flooring, synthetic carpets, particleboard and wall coverings. That study, published in the same journal states, “Exposure levels are the highest during and shortly after painting, but low levels of exposure may remain for several months. Wooden furniture, as well as painted or varnished and new furniture, is likely to emit chemical substances.” A 2002 study of New York children published in the Journal of Urban Health found similar results.
Ventilation and Cleaning Hinder Indoor Pollutants
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roperly ventilating and frequently cleaning our homes and offices are both important to our health, concludes a new European study published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Researchers analyzed bacterial and fungal counts and suspended particulate matter in indoor air samples of 40 homes and offices. They determined that 45 percent had indoor pollution levels greater than that recommended by the current European Concerted Action Report on air quality standards. An analysis of a Canadian government Health Measures Survey discovered 47 different indoor volatile organic compounds (VOC) among more than half of the 3,857 households surveyed throughout Canada. Most of the VOCs identified there have also been present in separate European and U.S. studies. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs are carbon chemical compounds that can evaporate under normal indoor atmospheric conditions. The concern with indoor VOCs is their potential to react with indoor ozone to produce harmful byproducts that may be associated with adverse health effects in sensitive populations. Benzene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and xylene top the list of common VOCs inside U.S. households, according to an EPA report. Typical sources comprise common household chemicals, furnishings and décor, as well as indoor activities such as unventilated cooking, heating and smoking.
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Orange Oil Calms Kids in Dental Chairs
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or centuries, aromatherapy using orange oil has been heralded in traditional herbalism for its ability to alleviate anxiety. Research published in the journal Advanced Biomedical Research now finds that aromatherapy using the same ingredient can significantly reduce a child’s anxiety at the dentist’s office. The study, conducted at Iran’s Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and published in the peer-reviewed journal Advanced Biomedical Research, tested 10 boys and 20 girls between 6 and 9 years old. In this crossover design study, participants were assigned randomly into two groups. Half the children were treated with water instead of any essential oil (control) initially and received orange aroma in the second session (intervention). Another 15 children received treatment under orange aroma in the first encounter (intervention) and were treated without any aroma the second time (control). When the children were given orange oil aromatherapy, they experienced significantly reduced heart rates and lower salivary cortisol levels compared with those not receiving it. The results corroborate findings from a 2000 study from the University of Vienna, in Austria, published in Physiology and Behavior.
Air Conditioning Cleans Up Indoor Air
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Supplements Could Save $70 Billion in Medical Costs
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Food Charter
United Nations Blueprints Sustainability Goals A new publication, Trade and Environment Review: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development, declares that transformative changes are needed in current food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, support small-scale farmers and create strong local food systems. Key indicators of needed transformation in agriculture include increased soil carbon content and better integration between crop and livestock production; more incorporation of agroforestry and wild vegetation; reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of livestock production; reduction of GHG through sustainable peatland, forest and grassland management; optimization of organic and inorganic fertilizer use; reduction of waste throughout the food chains; changing dietary patterns toward climate-friendly food consumption; and reform of the international trade regime for food and agriculture. The report includes contributions from more than 60 international experts, including a commentary from the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy. Source: iatp.org
Trees are Trying Forests Have Limited Powers to Save Us
Forests have a finite capacity to soak up atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to a recent study from Northern Arizona University. Results published in the online journal New Phytologist illustrate how today’s rising atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) might alter the carbon and nitrogen content of ecosystems. In contrast to expectations, research over an 11-year period showed that ecosystem carbon uptake was not significantly increased by high CO2. While plants did contain more carbon in the presence of higher CO2 levels, the soil lost carbon content due to microbial decomposition. These factors essentially canceled each other out, signifying that nature cannot entirely self-correct against climate change.
Marine Maneuvers Harnessing the Ocean’s Power Potential
Alice Mills smiles as she looks at the box that sits on her lawn in Hutchinson, Kansas, an act of kindness for neighbors and the community. Inside the box is a miniature library. Books sit on two shelves; the bottom with short stories for children and the top with novels for adults. After her children grew up and moved away from home, they took the books they wanted with them. The rest sat on a bookshelf collecting dust. “If they’re here, they’re not being read,” Mills says. The concept for the Little Free Library began in 2009 to promote literacy and the love of reading, as well as to build a sense of community, according to LittleFreeLibrary.org. They are now popping up around the world in the United States, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, Spain, Turkey and the Congo. A recent Pew Internet & American Life Project survey shows that Americans strongly value the role of public libraries in their communities, both for providing access to materials and resources and for promoting literacy and improving the overall quality of life. More than half used a public library in a one-year period, and 72 percent say they live in a “library household”. Most Americans say they have only had positive experiences at public libraries and value a range of library resources and services. National Library Week begins April 13.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $16 million on 17 tidal and wave projects to sustainably and efficiently capture energy from waves, tides and currents. The projects will also help gather crucial data on how these devices interact with the surrounding environment. The DOE will also spend $13.5 million on eight projects to help U.S. companies build durable, efficient wave and tidal devices that reduce overall costs and maximize the amount of energy captured. Specifically, the projects will focus on developing new components and software that predicts ocean conditions and adjusts device settings accordingly to optimize power production.
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Feds Give Dangerous Green Light The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a draft statement essentially giving the green light to the marketing, sale and planting of Dow Chemical’s genetically modified (GM, GMO, GE) corn and soybeans resistant to 2,4-D, which will trigger a huge increase in the use of the toxic herbicide. The determination under the Plant Pest Act comes despite intense opposition over the past two years from farmers, more than 400,000 other individuals and some 150 farm, fishery, public health, consumer and environmental groups and private businesses. Meanwhile, the Grocery Manufacturers Association has issued talking points against GMO labeling laws for food industry lobbyists that claim the laws are unconstitutional, violating the First Amendment, although other legal experts say the assertion is baseless.
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Celebrate April 22
Why not expand on the spring tradition of home cleaning by appraising existing home furnishings and décor to see how rearrangements can freshen the whole presentation? Employing a few basic creative strategies will yield long-lasting beauty, cost savings, health benefits and utility, all adding up to enhanced sustainability. Secondhand items readily spruce up interiors when they are thoughtfully selected. Look for gently used, new-to-you items—ranging from furniture and lamps to accent pieces like pottery and wall art—at antique and thrift shops, yard and estate sales or via online forums such as CraigsList.com and Freecycle.org. Seeking out fair trade items helps support a fair wage for artisans around the world. Plants enliven and beautify any space while cleaning indoor air, according to a recent study by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Associated Landscape Contractors of America. Plants cited as especially effective in removing formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide from the air include bamboo palm, Chinese evergreen, English ivy, gerbera (African) daisy, chrysanthemum and peace lily. Pot them in used jars or other repurposed containers to conserve materials and add character and more personality to home décor. Overall balance is key. “An imbalanced room has large furniture grouped together at one end and lightweight furniture and bare walls at the other,” says professional designer Norma Lehmeier Hartie, author of Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet. “The effect is like being on a tilting boat in a storm.” Furniture arrangements are best when they allow light to flow through spaces with ample allowance for moving about the room. The ideal setup facilitates worktable projects and small-group conversations. Round tables help make everyone feel like they belong, according to green living expert Annie Bond. Sustainable kitchen wares are often the classiest. Sturdy pots, pans and kettles, like Le Creuset and Picquot Ware, may offer replacement parts and lifetime guarantees; Bialetti and Bodum coffee makers and Littala glassware are durable and long-lasting. While some may cost more upfront, their longevity saves money over time. Then there’s always grandma’s iron skillet. Additional sources: GreenPages.org and GreenAmerica.org
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home, you make small modifications to personalize it more to adjust to your routine. You grow a strong bond with your home.” Securing a much smaller dwelling than what we originally had designs on can lead to a lifetime of savings. With less space to furnish, heat, cool, light, clean and maintain, we can enjoy greater financial freedom, less stress and more time for fun.
2. Deciding Where to Live
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very pivotal life decision, from choosing where we live to eating healthier, can support our best interests environmentally, as well. The good news is that it is possible to afford a sustainable way of life. Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food— generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo.
1. Buying a Home
When considering a move to a new place, we often find out how much house we can manage and then proceed to invest to the hilt. But if hitting our spending limit will leave a deficit in the amount of green and healthy home features and furnishings we can achieve, we could end up with a resi-
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dence that makes neither financial nor ecological sense, and isn’t good for our health. A solution is to scale back on costly square footage. Spending 25 to 40 percent less than we think we can on a smaller home provides more possibilities when planning the renovation budget, enabling us to create a home that is more deeply satisfying. Nicole Alvarez, an architectural designer with Ellen Cassilly Architect, in Durham, North Carolina, who blogs at IntentionallySmall.com, says that if we value quality over quantity, place over space and living more intentionally in every aspect of our lives, we are ready for a small home. Occupying less space has profoundly influenced her daily life and happiness. Alvarez has found, “When space is limited, everything has a function and a purpose. Everything has to be intentional. Over time, as you grow in the
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Urban, suburban or rural, where we live incurs long-term repercussions on the natural environment. Choosing an established community within or close to an urban center tends to be more protective of air, water and land quality than living in a distant, car-dependent suburb, yet many families feel either drawn to or resigned to the suburbs for the lower housing prices. But as Ilana Preuss, vice president at Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth America, explains, “There is more to housing affordability than how much rent or mortgage we pay. Transportation costs are the second-biggest budget item for most families. In locations with access to few transportation choices, the combined cost of housing and transportation can be more than 60 percent of the total household budget. For families with access to a range of transportation choices, the combined cost can be less than 40 percent.” In most suburbs, where the only practical transportation choice is a personal vehicle, dependency on a car takes a toll on us financially and physically. Driving a personal vehicle 15,000 miles a year can cost about $9,122 annually in ownership and operating expenses, according to AAA’s 2013 Your Driving Costs report, and hours spent daily sitting behind the wheel being sedentary is eroding our health. Lack of transportation options is a leading detriment to the nation’s collective wellness, according to the federal agency Healthy People. Sustainable cities provide many transportation options, including public buses and trains, car-sharing services and all forms of ride sharing; and perhaps most importantly, they are
Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food—generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo. bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Choosing communities that make it possible to reduce driving and even go car-free much of the time can save us money, reduce stress and improve our health.
3. Choosing a Car
We know two primary facts about cars: They are expensive and those with internal combustion engines pollute during operation. Still, many of us need one. Reducing the total impact and burden of owning a car can be as simple as prioritizing fuel efficiency. It helps that fuel-sippers now come in more sizes than just small, yet small subcompacts remain a good place to start our research because of their budget-friendly prices and high fuel economy. A subcompact that averages 32 miles per gallon (mpg) and has a sticker price below $15,000 can save us so much money compared with a top-selling compact SUV—upwards of $16,000 over five years, according to Edmunds.com—that if we need a larger vehicle on occasion, we can more easily afford to rent one. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), both small and midsized, can be an even better choice, averaging 41 mpg. Cost comparisons show that an HEV can save a heavily travelling city driver nearly
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Green Housing Yields Social and Security Benefits n Large-home inhabitants may go all day without seeing one another and communication and togetherness can suffer. Family members living in small homes can more easily cultivate strong communications and cohesion. n Dense neighborhoods encourage interaction and cooperation among neighbors, nurturing a cohesive community that can reward us with social connections, collective responsibility and assistance when needed. n Urban homes give vandals and thieves fewer opportunities because neighbors are close by and passersby may be more readily noticed. n Small homes can encourage disconnecting from technology and getting outside. When the TV can be heard throughout the house, parents are more likely to urge outdoor playtime for kids. n The footprint of a small dwelling uses a fraction of the buildable lot, leaving more outdoor space for planting gardens that can nourish bodies and souls. Source: GreenMatters.com
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The newest hybrids have been around for more than a decade, and the batteries have held up extremely well, lasting 150,000 to 200,000 miles in some cases. ~ CNN.com $1,000 in fuel costs annually versus a comparably sized conventional gasolinepowered car. Although a 2014 midsized HEV has an average suggested retail price of $28,431, the category has been around long enough to create a market in previously owned vehicles. A used hybrid that is just two years old can cost up to 25 percent less than a new one.
4. Buying American
According to Consumer Reports, many shoppers prefer to buy products made in the USA, but with more than 60 percent of all consumer goods now produced overseas, finding American goods is not always easy. The good news is that buying American doesn’t mean only buying American made. We back the U.S. economy and jobs when we purchase used items that have been renewed or repurposed by enterprising citizens. Creative reuse supports new and existing businesses that collect, clean, sort, recondition, refurbish, remanufacture, update, refinish, reupholster, repair, tailor, distribute and sell used parts, materials and finished goods. Sarah Baird, director of outreach and communications of the Center for a New American Dream, an organization working to shift consumption away from wasteful trends, loves the history of used items. She says, “An item that has already lived one life has a story to tell, and is infinitely more interesting than anything newly manufactured.” Another reward is the big savings afforded by
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previously owned durable goods; not even America’s big-box discount retailers can beat these genuine bargains. Of course, not everything is available in the used marketplace, but when it makes sense, we can proudly know that our purchases support American ingenuity and workers.
5. Getting Healthy
Going green is healthy in innumerable ways. In addition to driving less, banning toxic products from our household cupboards and dinner plates is another solid place to start on the road to improved well-being for ourselves and the planet. Toxic consumer products pollute the planet, from manufacture through use and disposal. They aren’t doing us any favors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that the average human body now contains an estimated 700 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals due to exposure to toxic consumer products and industrial chemicals. After researching proper local disposal of such hazards, replace them on future shopping forays with safer choices. It’s an investment in our health that can save untold pain and money and pay off big time in avoiding health problems ranging from cancer, asthma and chronic diseases to impaired fertility, birth defects and learning disabilities according to the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition. To reduce exposure to the toxins that are commonly sprayed on conventional crops, select sustainable and organic versions of foods to prepare at home whenever possible. Such choices help keep both our bodies and the environment healthy and can be surprisingly affordable compared with eating out and consuming prepackaged convenience foods.
A typical driver that can learn to live car-free will save between $6,967 and $11,599 each year in car ownership costs. ~ AAA.com
A recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service found that healthy foods are not any more expensive than unhealthy foods.
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By substituting whole foods for prepared foods, cooking more meals at home and practicing good eating habits—like eating less meat and downsizing portions—the average person can enjoy high-quality food for $7 to $11 per day. This matches or falls below what the average American daily spends on food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Considering that diet-related diseases can cost afflicted families thousands of dollars a year, better food choices can make us not only healthier, but wealthier, too.
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3 The factor by which occupied living space per household member has increased in the last 60 years. 8 The percentage of goods sold in the U.S. in 1960 that were foreign made.
377 The number of hours the average American needs to work each year in order to own and operate a car, equivalent to 9.4 standard work weeks. 13,000 The dollars a person requires annually to treat Type 2 diabetes, a preventable, diet-related disease. Sources: Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better, by Crissy Trask; In Defense of Food, by Michael Pollan
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e crackle with “The institute “Just because activity. energy. Natural usually finds that when a someone isn’t patient doesn’t respond electromagnetic fields within us regulate treatment by an enfeeling symptoms to how our bodies work. ergy healer, it’s because from exposure of the environment. I try Plus, we continually encounter many outside to neutralize its effect to to electronic energy fields from Wi-Fi, help the body regulate technology, that properly,” Traver says. cell phones and towers, power lines, microwave While protection in doesn’t mean ovens, computers, TVs, highly occupied famthat it’s not having ily areas is important, security devices and radar. A growing number protection in an effect on DNA.” providing of experts see these surbedrooms is especially rounding frequencies as vital, due to the amount ~ Camilla Rees an increasing danger to of time we spend there our well-being. for rest and restoration. Traver’s diag Applying modalities like acupunc- noses sometimes suggest remediation ture, Reiki, Touch for Health and Eden measures that involve an electrician Energy Medicine can help us maintain grounding currents and adding selective a healthy energy balance internally. shielding materials to block frequencies They work to harmonize the body flowing from electronic devices. “Magto protect against stress, trauma and netic fields from outside the house are associated illness. hard to control, but 98 percent of what Phyllis Traver, owner of Safe & I find can be fixed,” she advises. Sound Home, in Boston, is certified by When Terry Mollner, 69, was the International Institute of Buildinghaving trouble sleeping, he contacted Biology & Ecology to detect, measure Traver, who receives client referrals from and counter in-home electromagnetic energy healers. “The conclusions were
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stunning,” Mollner says. “The detector’s measurements went off the charts in the bedroom. It wasn’t the flat screen TV at the foot of my bed, but how the room’s wiring was done. The electrician installed a relay so I can switch off the power on that side of the house at night. Now, I sleep six or seven hours,” which he characterizes as “a profound change.” He also suggests turning off and moving cell phones away from beds. Mollner then hardwired the computers in his home, eliminated Wi-Fi and rearranged the electronic equipment in his home office. Kim Cook, an energy practitioner in Mission Viejo, California, specializes in Eden Energy Medicine and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Cook decided not to buy a house she was initially interested in because it was in a hot spot. When Cook used her meter to chart frequencies at home, it also prompted her to move her bedroom clock radio to a different bureau. “It’s no longer sitting right at our heads,” she notes. Plus, “I don’t put my cell phone on my body and it bothers me that my son puts his in his pocket.” An overarching observation from Cook’s professional practice is that increasing numbers of people in pain are interested in energy medicine because they’re so frustrated with Western medicine. She observes, “Pain is blocked energy, and people are learning how to unblock it naturally.” The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the International EMF Project in 1996 because of rising public health concerns due to the surge in EMF sources. After reviewing extensive research and thousands of articles, the organization can’t confirm—or deny—the existence of health consequences from exposure to lowlevel EMFs. But in 2011, the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on increased risk for glioma, a malignant brain cancer. Lloyd Morgan, a senior researcher with the nonprofit Environmental Health Trust and lead author of the internationally endorsed report, Cellphones and Brain Tumors, goes
further, unequivocally stating, “Cell phone radiation is a carcinogen.” In our own environment, we can regulate EMF, says Iowan Camilla Rees, founder of the educational petition website ElectromagneticHealth.org and Campaign for Radiation Free Schools on Facebook; she is the co-author of Public Health SOS: The Shadow Side of the Wireless Revolution and Morgan’s cell phone report. Says Rees, “You can buy a meter,
avoid using cordless phones and baby monitors, and change your cell phone behavior. The harmful effects of cell phones decrease with distance; just by holding the cell phone six inches from your head, there is a 10,000-fold reduction of risk.” Priscilla Goudreau-Santos is a freelance writer and owner of Priscilla Goudreau Public Relations & Marketing, in Charlotte, NC.
Ways to Reduce Risk Although electromagnetic field (EMF) activity vibrates all around us, there are simple ways to reduce adverse health effects in daily indoor environments.
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Computers 4 Hardwire all Internet connections instead of using Wi-Fi. 4 Power a laptop using a three-prong grounded plug and then plug in a separate, hardwired keyboard (this minimizes both the exposure to wireless radiation and the effects from the laptop battery’s magnetic field). 4 Use a grounding mouse pad to minimize effects of the electric field from the computer. 4 Don’t position any laptop or tablet computer on the lap.
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General 4 Don’t live within 1,500 feet of a cell tower. 4 Use battery-powered LCD alarm clocks (not LED), keeping them several feet away from the body. 4 Don’t use an electric blanket. 4 Turn off all wireless devices before bedtime and generally minimize usage at other times.
Phones 4 Replace cordless phones with corded landlines or use cordless phones only when needed; otherwise, unplug them. 4 Never hold the cell phone directly against the head or body. Use the speaker phone function, other hands-free device or another device that meets the Environmental Health Trust guidelines at Tinyurl.com/CellPhoneUsageTips. 4 Protect children, pregnant women and men that want to become fathers. Sperm are especially vulnerable. Children absorb twice as much radiation as adults. 4 Be wary of a weak signal. Phones work harder and emit more radiation when the signal is weak or blocked. 4 Don’t sleep with a cell phone nearby. Place it several feet away from the bed or across the room, turn it off or put it in airplane mode.
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Washing soda, a caustic chemical cousin of baking soda, softens water and removes stains. Bond advises, “It’s a heavy duty cleaner as powerful as any toxic solvent,” so wear gloves. Hydrogen peroxide is considered an effective disinfectant and bleach alternative by the Environmental Protection Agency. Use it to whiten grout and remove stains.
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mericans use 35 million pounds of toxic household cleaning products annually. According to the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, in Los Angeles, traces of cleaning chemicals can be found throughout the human body within seconds of exposure, posing risks like asthma, allergies, cancer, reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, neurotoxicity and death. Equally sobering is the decades of research suggesting a relationship between the overuse of powerful disinfectants and the rise of antibiotic-resistant super bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as well as concerns over these toxins entering water supplies and wildlife food chains. Cleaning product labels lack transparency, says Johanna Congleton, Ph.D., a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, because “manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients.” One approach to assure safe ingredients is do-it-yourself (DIY) products. For Matt and Betsy Jabs, the authors of DIY Natural Household Cleaners who blog at DIYNatural.com, creating homemade cleaners is a rewarding exercise in sustainability and simplicity. “We’re cutting through all the marketing and getting back to basics,” says Matt. Affordability is another benefit:
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The Jabs’ homemade laundry detergent costs five cents per load, compared with 21 cents for a store brand. Annie B. Bond, a bestselling author and pioneering editor of the award-winning Green Guide, dispels a DIY myth: “What’s time-consuming isn’t making the cleaners; it’s making the decision to switch and figuring it all out,” she says.
Nine Basics
Find these multitasking ingredients in local groceries and health stores or online. White vinegar effectively cleans, deodorizes, cuts grease and disinfects against bacteria, viruses and mold. Castile soap in liquid or bar form serves as a biodegradable, vegetable-based surfactant and all-around cleaner (avoid mixing with vinegar, which neutralizes its cleansing properties). Baking soda cleans, whitens, neutralizes odors and softens water. It’s an excellent scrubbing agent for bathrooms, refrigerators and ovens. Borax, a natural mineral, improves the effectiveness of laundry soap. Although classified (as is salt) as a low-level health hazard that should be kept away from children and animals, borax is non-carcinogenic and isn’t absorbed through skin.
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Essential oils derived from plants infuse cleaners with fragrance and boost germ-fighting power. Tea tree, eucalyptus and lavender oils all boast antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. The Jabs advise that although they can be pricy, “The investment will pay for itself many times over.” Lemon juice or citric acid cuts through grease, removes mold and bacteria and leaves dishes streak-free. Coarse kosher salt helps soften dishwasher water and acts as a scouring agent.
Home Formulas
All-purpose cleaner: Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy Toxin-Free Recipes, by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford, suggests combining one cup of vinegar, one cup of water and 15 drops of lemon oil in a spray bottle. Use it anywhere, including glass and mirrors. For serious disinfecting, follow with a hydrogen peroxide spray. Foaming hand/dish soap: Shake one cup of water, a quarter-cup of castile soap and 15 drops of essential oil in a foaming dispenser. Use in bathrooms and kitchens. Dishwashing detergent: DIYNatural recommends mixing one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda, a half-cup of citric acid and a half-cup of coarse kosher salt. Leave it uncovered for several days, stirring often to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate. Use one tablespoon per load with a half-cup of citric acid in the rinse to combat streaks. Laundry detergent: Combine one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda and one 14-ounce bar of grated castile soap. Use one tablespoon per load, adding a half-cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. Prior to washing, use hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover (test first; it may lift color).
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Hard floor cleaner: Environmental Working Group’s DIY Cleaning Guide suggests combining a half-gallon of hot water with one cup of white vinegar in a bucket to mop.
Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle one cup of borax into the toilet at bedtime and then clean the loosened grime with a brush the next morning, advises Bond. Wipe outer surfaces with the all-purpose spray.
Carpet cleaner: Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda at night and vacuuming in the morning, suggests Bond. For deeper cleaning, combine one cup of vinegar and two-and-a-half gallons of water in a steam cleaner.
Wood polish: Bond recommends mixing a quarter-cup of vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive and lemon oil.
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Cloth Tools Replace Paper
In the kitchen: Use washcloths or repurpose cotton T-shirts into 10-by10-inch squares to use regularly with a homemade all-purpose cleaner on surfaces. Replace paper towels with cloth towels for drying hands. At the table: Cloth napkins enhance mealtime. Buy or make plain napkins (by hemming cotton fabric squares) for everyday use and celebrate holidays with fancypatterned fabric rolled into napkin rings.
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by Lane Vail Americans, comprising less than 5 percent of the world’s population, use 30 percent of the world’s paper, according to the Worldwatch Institute. Some 13 billion pounds of this comes from paper towels, mostly landfilled because grime-soaked paper is non-recyclable. Ecological and economical alternatives include cloth dishrags, towels, napkins, wipes and handkerchiefs plus washable diapers and menstrual pads. Jean Calleja, co-owner of the Eco Laundry Company, in New York City, suggests customers buy recycled, organic, unbleached cloths and local products when possible.
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In the bathroom: Substitute chlorineladen disinfecting wipes with homemade reusable ones. DIYNatural.com recommends mixing three-quarters of a cup of white vinegar, three-quarters of a cup of water and 25 drops of essential oil in a glass mason jar. Stuff five to seven washcloths into the jar, seal with a lid and shake, so the solution is absorbed into each wipe. Pull out a ready-made disinfecting wipe for a quick clean. Laundering linens: Change cleaning rags often, hang-drying them thoroughly before adding to the laundry basket. Wash kitchen and bathroom rags (added to the bathroom towel load) separately each week. According to Calleja, “Presoaking rags overnight in a non-toxic, chlorine-free, whitening solution can make a huge difference in getting them clean.” Combine a halfcup of hydrogen peroxide with two to three gallons of water, spot-testing every fabric first for colorfastness. Calleja also likes using a white vinegar and eucalyptus oil rinse aid to dissolve soap residue, soften fabric and leave a fresh scent.
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hildren and grass—also has Mom messes go handreaching for hand saniin-hand—altizer and antibacterial though today’s generasoap. tion of parents seem to We’ve come to rely forget that. Sure, our on armies of antibacteown moms weren’t rial products to keep us happy when we traipsed clean and germ-free; through the house however, this habit covered with mud from may be contributing making mud pies. But to the rise of allergens let’s be honest: they and asthma. A recent were more concerned study indicated that 75 about the floors they percent of all soaps on had just cleaned than the market now contain the fact that we’d been antibacterial agents, playing in the dirt. specifically Triclosan. Today, many of us Last December, the FDA We’ve come to rely on proposed a requirement see dirt as a four-letter word. Parents, you know armies of antibacterial that by the end of 2014, what we’re talking products to keep us manufacturers of antiabout. (“Don’t play with bacterial cleaners must clean and germ-free; prove they are safe and that—you don’t know where it’s been!”) however, this habit more effective than plain Yet 20 years ago, soap and water. may be contributing Where did we get kids were following the five-second rule with to the rise of allergens the notion that being their food, making forts exposed to dirt and and asthma. with sticks and mud, microbes makes our and wading through streams without immune systems function better? In the fear of whatever microbes (bacteria, 1989, epidemiologist Dr. David Strachan parasites, etc.) were lurking about. Today, proposed the hygiene hypothesis: a lack we’ve traded in that world for seven-plus of childhood exposure to germs, along hours of a “sterile” indoor, technological with fewer childhood infections, are to one. While this might keep kids’ clothes blame for the rise in allergic diseases and clean and away from the mud and grass, are preventing our immune systems from we might be preventing them from devel- developing properly. oping strong immune systems. Thom McDade, PhD, associate Dirt and germs can actually be professor and director of the Laboragood for kids. If the exercise they get tory for Human Biology Research at from playing outside isn’t enough of an Northwestern University, noted, “Just as added benefit, consider the fact that dirt a baby’s brain needs stimulation, input can benefit the heart, skin and immune and interaction to develop normally, the system. However, society has taught us young immune system is strengthened that over-sanitization is a good thing: the by exposure to everyday germs so that it cleaner the better. What makes great fun can learn, adapt and regulate itself. The for kids—building mud pies, jumping exposure to pathogens allows our iminto puddles and rolling around in the mune system to become fine-tuned to dif-
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ferentiate between harmful and harmless irritants.” In other words, when we over-sanitize infants’ environments to protect them from illness, we may instead be depriving them of the opportunity to build strong immune systems. So get the dirt on dirt. Newer research suggests that Strachan’s idea is not as outlandish as it sounds. A 2010 study showed that a form of bacteria commonly found in the skin helped it heal faster. Another study from the same year showed that children who were exposed to dirt had a lower CRP (C-Reactive Protein), a biomarker for cardiovascular problems, later in life. Dr. Andrew Liu, a pediatric asthma specialist at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, found that in “dirtier” cities, children with higher exposure to toxins developed better defensive responses to them, while children in meticulously tidy homes were less likely to develop defenses against the toxins—and, by extension, were more likely to develop asthma. Obviously, this doesn’t mean that hygiene is bad, and it doesn’t excuse poor hygiene. However, the best way to boost immunity is not to sanitize everything in sight, but to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that the people with the strongest immune systems have a balanced diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, implement stress reduction strategies and have a fully functioning nervous system. As chiropractors, we are a piece of the puzzle to overall health, as our job is to help the nervous system function optimally. So children, like their parents, can benefit from chiropractic care to promote whole-body health. Parents should work in consultation with a pediatrician or primary-care physician. What’s the lesson for parents? It’s OK for kids to get dirty, follow the five-second rule and play with the dog. Here’s to a better immune system.
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Culinary Mushroom Magic Delicate Powerhouses of Nutrition and Medicine by Case Adams
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ushrooms have played a remarkable role in human history. Egyptian hieroglyphics dating back 4,500 years linked mushrooms to immortality. The famous 5,300-yearold “iceman” found frozen in 1991 in the Tyrolean Alps carried a sachet containing the mushroom species Piptoporus betulinus—the birch polypore. Greek writings of Hippocrates, Pliny, Dioscorides, Galen and others regarded the mushroom Fomitopsis officinalis (agarikon) as a panacea. While enthusiasm later waned in Europe, with John Farley characterizing mushrooms in his 1784 book, The London Art of Cookery, as “treacherous gratifications,” Native American Indians used varieties such as puffballs (Calvatia and Lycoperdon species) for rheumatism, congested organs and other diseased conditions. Yet, modernday culinary connoisseurs owe the recent surge in interest in fungal delicacies more to Japanese and Chinese traditions, which have consistently advanced mushrooms’ nutritional and medicinal uses. Ancient Chinese
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medical texts, including the Hanshu (82 CE) even refer to the famed reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) as the “mushroom of immortality”. Today, fungi cuisine in the West is typically limited to Agaracus bisporus— the relatively mild button mushroom, which matures into the acclaimed portobello. But digging deeper into available options reveals chanterelle (Cantharellus sp.), oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus), morel (Morchella sp.) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) species. These culinary mushrooms provide a virtuosity of delicate flavors harboring nutritional and medicinal benefits, according to those that study them. University of California-Berkeley research scientist and Mycologist Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., explains that shiitake and oyster mushrooms follow the button as the most widely cultivated around the world. “They come in many colors, varieties and species and are typically the most easily digested and utilized of all mushrooms,” he notes. “Mushrooms are an amazing health food,” says Hobbs. “Most edible
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fungi are high in fiber, good-quality protein, key vitamins, micronutrients, phosphorous and potassium, and low in fat and calories. It’s one of nature’s perfect diet foods.” As protein powerhouses, portobello and other button mushrooms, shiitake and oyster varieties all deliver between 30 and 35 percent protein by weight. The fiber content can range from 20 grams per 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) in the case of portobello to a lofty 48 grams per 100 grams in the Phoenix oyster mushroom. Mushrooms also supply potent B vitamins. One hundred grams (about 3.5 ounces) of portobello contains more than four milligrams (mg) of riboflavin (B2), 69 mg niacin (B3) and 12 mg pantothenic acid (B5). Shiitake’s comparable numbers are three, 106 and 17 while pink oyster delivers 2.45, 66 and 33 mg of the three nutrients. Thus, they deliver significantly more than recommended daily allowances (RDA)—for example, niacin’s adult RDA ranges from 14 to 16 mg and riboflavin’s is just 1.1 to 1.3 mg. Mushrooms also present one of the few food sources of vitamin D— primarily D2—but some also contain small amounts of vitamin D3, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture research. Also, their D2 levels spike dramatically when sun-dried sporeside-up, confirmed in research by internationally recognized Mycologist Paul Stamets. Mushrooms contain important minerals, too. Portobello contains 4,500 mg, oyster 4,500 mg and shiitake 2,700 mg of potassium per 100 grams, all with low sodium levels. Plus, they deliver usable amounts of copper, zinc and selenium. Beyond the nutrient numbers lies mushrooms’ bonus round: They contain special complex polysaccharides—long-chain molecules within cell walls—that have been the subject of intense research at leading institutions around the world, including Harvard, Yale and the University of California. Mushrooms’ (1-3)-betaglucan complexes have been shown to inhibit many cancers and suggest potential solutions for diabetes, heart disease and immune-related conditions.
Stamets explains that mushrooms also contain sterols, shown to benefit cardiovascular health. “Shiitake and other mushrooms like reishi have cholesterol-normalizing effects,” adds Hobbs. Can we take these benefits back to the kitchen? “Most mushrooms have to be cooked to release their health-giving benefits,” explains Hobbs. Stamets concurs: “Cooking liberates mushroom nutrients from their
matrix of cells. They are tenderized upon heating, making their nutrients bioavailable for digestion.” Thankfully, finding these tasty superfood delicacies has become easier as entrepreneurial fresh-mushroom growers have emerged throughout the United States in recent years. Case Adams is a California naturopath and author of 25 books on natural healing. Learn more at CaseAdams.com.
Healing Nourishment
Mushrooms are so versatile we can eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They add a note of delicious creativity to diverse dishes. Plus they deliver protein, vitamins and protective compounds. Fresh is always best and just-picked is better, although dried can work in a pinch.
Finely chop the hazelnuts in a food processor and set aside.
1 cup corn 1 chopped sweet pepper (add hot peppers if desired) 1 small handful of chopped olives 4 shakes of soy sauce 1 Tbsp spiced hot chocolate 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin ¼ cup nutritional yeast 2 cloves of chopped garlic 1 cup broth or water Sauté mushrooms, protein and onions until crispy (uncrowded in the pan). Then add remaining ingredients and braise on low heat. Allow mixture to cook down to desired consistency.
Mushroom Pâté
My Tacos
by Andrew Lenzer
by Cate Moss
Present a perfect appetizer for dinner with friends. The savory quality of mushrooms—what the Japanese call umami—make them a welcome alternative to meat-based pâtés.
Makes a healthy filling for tacos and enchiladas, or crumble as a topper on deluxe nachos. They taste as good as they smell, and like chili they taste almost better as leftovers. Fills 12 large tacos, or more paired with fillings such as chopped leafy lettuce or guacamole. 1-2 cups of chopped stropharia, shiitake or maitake mushrooms 1 cup crumbled tempeh or other healthful protein source ¼ cup chopped onions ½ cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds ¼ cup sesame seeds
Approx 4 cups whole fresh shiitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) Approx 4 cups whole fresh maitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) 12 oz cream cheese or rice-based cream cheese substitute 2 cloves garlic 2 cups dry roasted hazelnuts 2 sprigs parsley Soy sauce Olive oil Sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste
Coarsely chop the shiitake (including the stems) and maitake mushrooms in a food processor. Coat the surface of a wok in olive oil and sauté mushrooms in 1-cup batches over medium-high-to-high heat, adding soy sauce as needed to keep the mixture from burning, for approximately 10 minutes per batch. Add a touch of sesame oil just before removing each batch. Place hazelnuts, mushrooms, cream cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in the food processor and blend until smooth but still slightly grainy. Add parsley and blend until parsley is finely chopped and evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Serve with crackers or fresh crusty bread. Recipes courtesy of employees of Fungi Perfecti, LLC; photos courtesy of Paul Stamets.
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t seems dogs travel just about everywhere with their humans these days. They’re spotted at home improvement stores, happy hours, drive-through restaurants and workplaces, in addition to their usual hangouts. To get Sparky invited into even more people places, he must have good manners. “Just like with kids, not every venue is appropriate for dogs,” advises Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver, Colorado. “Some dogs are more introverted and want a quiet spot to relax. Others love a party. Know your dog and socialize him accordingly; never force him into an uncomfortable situation.” Instead, help him acclimate to new locales gradually, from a distance; stop when he shows signs of stress. A yawn, averted eyes, hiding behind his owner or nervous pacing are clues that a fourlegged pal has had enough. “Good manners at home might not translate to public manners,” Proctor notes. “Take practice runs to see how your dog handles distractions.” Day care or play dates with other dogs help hone canine social skills, while basic obedience—leave it, sit, stay, down, off, an effective recall and walking nicely on a leash—form the basis for good
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manners. Reward good behavior with praise, treats or a favorite activity.
Eating Out
Amy Burkert, the on-the-road owner of GoPetFriendly.com, says, “After a long day at the office or a ‘ruff’ week at work, it’s nice to include your dog when eating out. Pet-friendly restaurants with outdoor seating areas where the dog can join you are becoming more common, but always ask first. “Dogs in dining areas should lie quietly under your table or by your chair,” she continues. “This is not the time to socialize. Diners may find it unappealing to be approached by your dog while they’re eating. Choose a table where your dog can be out of the way of customers and the wait staff.” It will take practice. “If he acts up, apologize, leave and know that you’ll do better next time,” says Burkert. A good process for teaching good restaurant manners begins with sitting quietly with the dog when there are few people around, and then moving on. The next time, order an appetizer. Increase the amount of time the pet is expected to wait quietly, as well as the number of distractions.
Traveling Together
Christina Mendel, an international business coach with offices in Germany and Italy, adds that dogs need a safe and secure retreat from excessive activity. Her Chihuahua mix, Balu, is small enough to fit into a carry bag. He can take a nap, people watch or have a snack without fear of human interference. “The carry bag helps when I take clients to dinner, drive or fly to onsite appointments,” she says. “Many of my clients are dog owners, so we bond because he’s well behaved and knows tricks.” Flying presents its own challenges because airlines limit the number of pets on each flight. Check the company’s rules for pet size, weight and type of crate required. Dogs ride as cargo unless they are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat. Other passengers might be fearful or allergic, so respect their boundaries. In the car, a dog needs to be calm and wear a special seat belt, be crated or otherwise restrained to keep him safe, not distract the driver and prevent lunging out the window.
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explains Blackstone. “When an older dog and another puppy were there, he barked and tried to herd them.” He didn’t read other dogs well, so to further Buster’s dog-to-dog communication skills, Blackstone enrolled him in doggie day care twice a week. She advises first introducing dogs outside of the office setting. “Communicate with coworkers as to what your dog is working on, so everyone is consistent in their behavior toward him,” Blackstone advises. “Be clear how to correct any inappropriate behavior if someone else shares responsibility for walking him.” She reports that with positive training techniques, Buster is learning to respond well and now splits his time between day care and the office. “It’s your responsibility to make taking the dog along a good experience for all,” counsels Proctor. “That includes using a leash and always picking up after him, every time.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy of St. Louis, MO, at StLSandy@ mindspring.com.
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Ice Chaser
James Balog’s Dramatic Images Document Climate Change by Christine MacDonald
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ational Geographic photographer James Balog says he was skeptical about climate change until he saw it happening firsthand. Watching once-towering glaciers falling into the sea inspired his most challenging assignment in a storied 30-year career— finding a way to photograph climate change. In exploring Balog’s Extreme Ice Survey, a breathtaking photographic record of vanishing glaciers, and his award-winning documentary, Chasing Ice, Natural Awakenings asked about the challenges he faced to bring this dramatic evidence of climate change to a world audience.
How did seeing glaciers shrink “before your eyes” move you to endure sometimes lifethreatening conditions to get these images on record? I fell in love with ice decades ago as a young mountaineer and scientist. I loved to get up before dawn and hike out on a glacier in Mount Rainier or one in the Alps, watch the light come up and hear the crunch of the frozen ice underfoot. On a trip to Iceland early in the project, I was looking at these little diamonds of ice that were left behind on the beach after the glaciers broke up. The surf had polished them into incredible shapes and textures. Walking the beach, you’d realize each one was a unique natural sculpture that existed only for that moment before the return
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of high tide stole it away. Nobody would ever see it again. That was an amazing aesthetic and metaphysical experience. I realized that I wanted people to share this experience, to see the glaciers disappearing. This visual manifestation and evidence of climate change is here, happening right before our eyes. It is undeniable.
Why do these photos and videos help us grasp the scale of Planet Earth’s climate changes already underway? When people encounter Extreme Ice Survey images, their response is typically immediate and dramatic. It is the first step toward caring about a distant landscape most will never experience in person, enabling them to connect the dots between what happens far away and the rising sea levels, extreme weather events and other climaterelated issues closer to home.
What can an everyday person do to help underscore the global scientific consensus and urgency of addressing global warming? Lobbyists and pundits seek confusion and controversy, because ignorance seeks to hide within a noise cloud of false information. As long as the public thinks climate change isn’t real or that science is still debating it, fossil fuel industries protect their profits. Without social clarity, the political leaders financially beholden to fossil fuel industries
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have no motivation to act. Market signals don’t help us make correct decisions when the military, health and environmental costs of fossil fuels that spread throughout the economic system don’t show up in today’s gasoline prices and electricity bills. Science and art seek clarity and vision. Clear perception is the key to changing the impact we’re having on our home planet. With social clarity, the policy, economic and technological solutions to wise energy use and countering climate change can be widely implemented. The path forward is being traveled by individuals committed to improving their own lives and communities; by school children who can’t stand the inaction of their elders; by innovative entrepreneurs and corporations eager to make or save money; by military generals seeking to protect their country and their soldiers; and by political leaders of courage and vision. We are all complicit with action or skeptical inaction; we can all participate in solutions to climate change.
What’s next on the horizon for you? We will continue to keep the Extreme Ice Survey cameras alive. This project doesn’t end just because the film came out. We plan to keep observing the world indefinitely. We’ll install more cameras in Antarctica; funding permitting, we also hope to expand into South America. I intend to continue looking at human-caused changes in the natural world, which is what I’ve been photographing for 30 years. I’m developing a couple of other big ideas for conveying innovative, artistic and compelling interpretations of the world as it’s changing around us. I will continue doing self-directed educational projects through our new nonprofit, Earth Vision Trust. Overall, I feel a great obligation to preserve a pictorial memory of vanishing landscapes for the people of the future. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.
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& new. $5 adults/under 12 free. The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Cr., Ringgold, GA. Info: Jane Heavener, mjheavener@catt.com or 706-965-6031. Chakra Balancing Workshop – 1-2:30pm. Led by Chitra Gunderson, Tachyon Energy practitioner and wellness coach. $25. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga. com or call 423-266-3539. Qi Revolution workshop – April 5-8. Four-day intensive focuses on qigong breathing, moving forms, strength training, massage, reflexology, food healing. $149. Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Info: 800-298-8970 or QiRevolution.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 28 CANC 27th Annual Native Plant Sale & Open House – Mar. 28-29, 9am-5pm; Mar. 30, noon5pm. Sale features native plants propagated in the nursery at Chattanooga Arboretum & Nature Center at Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd. Info: ChattanoogaANC.org or 423-821-1160 ext. 0.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Deadline for entry, “Home Transformation” giveaway – Well Kempt Cottage is giving away a one-day makeover of home organization/home styling. $500 value. Winner to be chosen April 5. Info and contest rules: WellKemptCottage.com or 423-443.2422.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 EFT & Energy Therapy Practitioners’ Mastermind Live Call – 4-5:15pm (1st & 3rd Wednesdays). Dr. Anne Merkel leads physicians, wellness practitioners, therapists & coaches by phone. Monthly series with two live calls, notes & recordings: $76. Register at is.gd/PractitionerMastermind. Info: 1-877-262-2276.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 Free presentation by Carl Germano, author The Misled Athlete – 6pm. Expert in innovative, complementary nutritional therapies debunks sports medicine hype (banned substances, bogus nutritional products). Space limited; call to reserve a seat. Nutrition World yoga/speaker room, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info and registration: 423-892-4085 or NutritionW.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 “Wake Up Weekend” retreat – Apr4-6. Led by Don Oakley and Patty Bottari Oakley at the Well Being Conference Center, 557 Narrows Rd., Tazewell, TN. Info: 423-626-9000.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Chattanooga Doll Club Show and Sale – 9:30am3pm. Antiques, Barbies, GI Joes, fashion dolls, composition, hard plastic, doll books & clothing, old
SUNDAY, APRIL 6 First Sunday free introductory yoga class at ClearSpring Yoga – 2:30pm. Experience the yoga community and find out what yoga can do for you. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Restorative Yoga comes back to ClearSpring Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Every Sunday. Start your week off right with a calming physical and mental restorative session using props to help bring ease to your mind and balance to your spirit. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 Autoimmune Coaching & Energy Therapy Support Call – 4-5:15pm (2nd Wednesdays). Dr. Anne Merkel leads people experiencing autoimmune disorders to naturally address their condition and support the body to heal. Free. Notes & past month recordings provided when you register at is.gd/ autoimmunegroup. Info: 1-877-262-2276.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Discounted community acupuncture at the Wellness Tree – 10am-noon (every second Saturday). Licensed acupuncturist Wayne Stephens offers acupuncture on a sliding scale of $20-$40. First come, first served. The Wellness Tree, 2805 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-877-3770 or ChattanoogaWellnessTree.com. Balancing Days Workshop – 2:30-4:30pm. Led by Amy Bockmon. Combine arm balances with the music of Led Zeppelin as you float and soar, finding balance on your hands. $30. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga. com or call 423-266-3539.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 Energy Therapy Support & Training for Health & Wellness Practitioners (Live Call) – 4-5:15pm (1st & 3rd Wednesdays). Dr. Anne Merkel leads physicians, coaches, therapists, other practitioners by phone. Monthly series with two live calls, notes & recordings: $76. Register at arielagroup.com/ tapshops. Info: 1-877-262-2276.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 “Food, Our Most Powerful Medicine: Eating to Boost Your Immunity & Avoid Cancer” – 2-4pm. Nutritionist Michelle Enter is featured speaker at the monthly educational meeting of CHEO. Free and open to the public. Yoga/speaker room at Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: Jeanne Harrison RN at jeannie25203@gmail.com; Tami Freedman at TamiFreedman@aol.com or 706 459 0055; 4CHEO.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25 “Yoga as Medicine: Holistic Healing for Medical Conditions” – Apr25 (6-9pm); Apr26-27 (9am6pm). All-levels Yoga Club teacher training led by Chrys Kub. Good for 21.75 hours toward 200-hour, 500-hour and therapeutic yoga teacher training, or for CECs. $325 up till or $395 walk-in. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: Clear SpringYoga.com or call 423-266-3539.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Experiential Anatomy and Movement Workshop – 2-5pm. Fourth of four-part series with Janka Livoncova focuses on more spontaneous, economic movement of the shoulders. $45. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpring Yoga.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Opening Day at Chattanooga Market – 11am4pm. Local produce, art, crafts, food trucks, beer, live music. Free. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 Energy Therapy for Spring! Free Personal Growth Live Call -- 4-5:15pm. With Dr. Anne Merkel. Use meridian-based energy therapies, including EFT tapping, to clear the way to new opportunities, advancement and fun. For new & experienced practitioners. Free. Notes & past recordings when you register at is.gd/TAPBonus.
save the date FRIDAY, MAY 2 Seventh Annual Community Health, Fun & Wellness Expo – 9am-1pm. Health Science Center at Chattanooga State Community College. Info: Nancy Watts, 423-697-2568.
THURSDAY, MAY 22 Retreat with Mukti – May22-26. Mukti leads silent retreat (except for twice-weekly satsangs) at the Well Being Conference Center, 557 Narrows Rd., Tazewell, TN. Register and info: MuktiSource.org.
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sunday Restore and Flow Yoga – 10-11:30am. All levels with Beth Daugherty. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.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. $7 Community Yoga Hour – 2:30 pm with Robin Elder and 6:30pm with Maggie White. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. First Sunday FREE Intro Yoga Classes – 2:303:30pm. Teachers rotate. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.
monday Yoga Fundamentals – 10-11:15am. With Cecilia Keefer. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Flow Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. All levels with Howard Brown. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com. Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:306pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:307:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. Walk-In Acupuncture Sessions – 1-6pm. Distal points used; patients remain fully clothed in a comfortable recliner in a large room with other clients. $15-40, depending on family income (no verification needed); $10 extra first visit. Cash and checks only. Margie J. Wesley, LAc, Nutrition World Wellness Center, 6245 Vance Rd. Ste. 4, Chattanooga. Info: 423-596-9024 or FourSeasons Acupuncture.com. All Levels Yoga – 5:30-6:45 pm. With Jessica Kitchens. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St.,
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Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com
Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.
Yoga for Ease of Movement – 5:30-6:45 pm. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.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.
Yoga for Round Bodies – 7-8:15pm. With Amy Bockmon. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.
Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:15-7:30pm. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351.
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.
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.
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. Flow Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. All levels. With Amy Bockmon. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Yoga for Flex-Ability – 10:15-11:30am. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com.
$7 Community Yoga Hour – 7-8pm. With Maggie White. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.
wednesday 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.
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, highenergy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or alexana_23@ yahoo.com. Flow Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. All levels with Jenny Mac Merrill. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com. Yin Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. With Elizabeth Townsend. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St.,
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Kripalu Gentle Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Sitting Silent – 11:15-11:45am. With Janka Livoncova. No charge. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Intermediate Yoga – 11:45am-1pm. With Janka Livoncova. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Yoga in Japanese with Mina Chong – Noon1pm. $8 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth
yahoo.com. Yin Yoga – 5:30-7pm. With Tammy Burns. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. New to the Mat – 5:30-6:30pm. Beginners with Robyn Elder. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com.
Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:306pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:307:30pm; 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. Yoga Fundamentals – 5:30-6:45pm. With Robyn Elder. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Prenatal Yoga – 5:45-7pm. With Beth Daugherty. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. 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, MovementArts Collective.com.
thursday Yoga for Well-Being – 10-11am. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. 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. 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. 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: NutritionW.com. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, highenergy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or alexana_23@
Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:15-7:30pm. $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, MovementArts Collective.com. Body Massage – One full-hour body massage for $25. The Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.
friday 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. Morning Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30am. All levels with Howard Brown. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Yoga Fundamentals – 10-11:15am. With Cecilia Keefer. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Slow Flow – 11:30am-12:45pm. With April Turk. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.
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. All Levels Yoga – 9-10:15am. With Anthony Crutcher. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. 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 – 1011am. 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: 423-326-4331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. Yoga Fundamentals – 10:30-11:45 am. With Amy Bockmon. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.
month of april Discounted cognitive skills assessments for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders – In April LearningRx Chattanooga Brain Training Center will offer lower-cost skills tests for children through age 19 with ASD, with guardian chaperone. LearningRx Chattanooga, 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. Info: 423-305-599 or LearningRx. com/Chattanooga-east.
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AIR PURIFICATION
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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 13.
ANIMAL HEALTH CHATTANOOGA HOLISTIC ANIMAL INSTITUTE Colleen Smith, DVM, CVA 918 East Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-531-8899 ChaiHolisticVet@gmail.com ChattanoogaHolisticVet.com
Automotive 423-899-1122 EconomyHonda.com
Economy Honda Superstore is a Honda dealership committed to providing great vehicles and excellent service to Chattanooga and the surrounding area. They don’t call us the Superstore for nothing! See ad, page 11.
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INSPIRE CHIROPRACTIC
Rebecca Klein, DC Joseph Klein, DC, Activator Certified, Webster-certified 400 E. Main Ste. 140 B Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-834-7125 InspireChiro.com At Inspire Chiropractic our purpose is about living. We’re on a mission to serve, inspire and educate families to take action in their health through chiropractic care. Let our family take care of your family. See ad, page 21.
Colon Therapy STILLPOINT HEALTH ASSOCIATES
June Carver Drennon 1312-B Hanover St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-756-2443
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 10.
FULL CIRCLE MEDICAL CENTER
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.
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Astrologer and counselor with extensive education and experience helps you gain greater self-understanding. Explore work, relationships, children, career and life purpose. Appointments for birth chart, chart comparison, current cycles, counseling, classes and mentoring.
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Holistic veterinarian, certified veterinary acupuncturist, veterinary chiropractor integrating conventional and alternative therapies for cats and dogs. Small animal nutrition consulting and food therapy. Equine acupuncture therapy.
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Chiropractic
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 21.
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DETOXIFICATION The Wellness Tree Tiffany (Atty) Breen 2805 Dayton Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37415 EnableHealing.com
For over 11 years, Atty has specialized in essential oils, energy work and holistic life coaching. She offers a detoxifying, deeply relaxing type of bodywork that awakens the senses while effectively addressing numerous health concerns.
Education CHEO (COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH EDUCATION ORGANIZATION) 4CHEO.org
Nonprofit CHEO educates the public about holistic health practices. Free meeting third Sunday each month, 2-4 pm. Website includes meeting information, practitioner member directory, event calendar, information on membership and print directory.
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Health Foods and Nutrition NUTRITION WORLD
LearningRx’s targeted brain-training works with children and adults to treat the cause of learning struggles, including AD/HD, dyslexia and other difficulties, by strengthening the skills that determine how well one learns, reads, remembers and thinks. See ad, page 25.
ENTERTAINMENT ROLLING VIDEO GAMES 748 Overbridge Ln. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-475-6696 RollingVideoGames.com
A mobile game truck with widescreen high-def TVs in front of custom stadium seats with built-in vibration motors synched to the on-screen action. Available for birthday parties, school & church events, fundraisers, and more! See ad, page 9.
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TENNESSEE RIVER GORGE TRUST 535 Chestnut St. Ste. 214 Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-266-0314 TRGT.org
For 30+ years, TRGT has worked to protect the ecological diversity, beauty and history of the Tennessee River Gorge through protection, education and the promotion of good land stewardship. See ad, page 19.
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.
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 7.
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 11.
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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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