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

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Need Our Help 10 spotlight 16 naturalpet 18 consciouseating 15 CREATING A FOREVER RELATIONSHIP WITH 20 healingways A NEW DOG 12

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16 LIFESAVING ACTS Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad

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newsbriefs God is Breath: A Sufi Retreat Weekend

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he Madison Sufis present God is Breath, A Sufi Weekend Retreat, with Senior Sufi Teacher Murshid Wali Ali from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 13 and 14, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 15 at the Tai Chi Center, in Madison.

The retreat will focus on a spectrum of Sufi teachings from the writings of Hazrat Inayat Khan and Murshid Samuel Lewis. Attendees will learn about practices to energize the breath for the sake of transformation and healing into wholeness, including dances, walking concentrations, attunements Wazifas (repetition of sacred names) and Zikr.

The co-author of Physician of the Heart, Ali currently heads the Esoteric School of the Ruhaniat.

Cost: $215 weekend, single-day passes available. Location: 301 S. Bedford, Ste. 219. For more information or to register, call 608-338-0709, email Basir@MadisonSufis.com or visit MadisonSufis.org. See ad, page 17.

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ancock Dance and Movement Center, in Madison, will host a free introduction to Discoveries, a movement therapy group for older women (50 and up), from 10:30 a.m. to noon, April 14. Dance and movement therapist Grace Valentine will introduce examples of experiential activities and discuss the upcoming six-week group class beginning 10:30 a.m. to noon, April 12. Participants in the group class will use everyday movements to discover what enhances and deepens the understanding of self.

In conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Dance and Movement Therapist Ann Wingate, along with Dianne Brakarsh, of Moving from Within, will present Empowerment through Movement and Song, a workshop, from 4 to 6 p.m., April 24. Participants will explore dance movements in relationship to dance and movement therapy (DMT), and discover the relationship between personal body connection and empowerment through visual art and DMT. Wingate and Brakarsh will introduce participants to 1 Billion Rising and their flash mob dance, Break the Chain.

Cost: $25 per week for Discoveries Group, other events free.

Location: 16 N. Hancock St. For more information or to register (required), call 608-251-0908, email Info@Hancock Center.net or visit HancockCenter.net.

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lizabeth Moore, of Amethyst Massage, and Patricia Penner, of Heart-Light-Reiki, LLC, will host a grand opening celebration for their new businesses located in the Quarry Arts Building at 715 Hill Street, Suite 260, in Madi(L-R) Elizabeth Moore, son, from 1 to 5 p.m., March 14.

Patricia Penner Guests can enjoy healthy snacks and beverages and register for door prizes, including gift certificates for massage, Reiki, crystal healing, intuitive/career coaching and intuitive grief coaching sessions.

“We are both very excited about this new venture, a dream come true for both of us,” says Penner. “The Quarry Arts Building is one of the most prestigious healing centers in Madison, with free underground parking for tenants and their clients, one beautiful suite after another and perks, like beautiful, reasonably priced meeting rooms.”

For more information, call Moore at 608-206-7703 or Penner at 608-467-7033 or visit Tinyurl.com/amethystmassage or Heart-Light-Reiki.com.

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bundant Joy Yoga & Wellness, in Oconomowoc, will host the He She We Relationship Workshop with Dianné Jean Aldrich and Washuntara, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 28.

Washuntara developed this workshop to help shine a light on intergender dynamics. Participants will (L-R) Dianné Jean learn about the misunderstandings that Aldrich, Washuntara often exist between men and women, exploring new models of communication, cooperation and leadership between the genders.

Aldrich draws upon her practical relationship skills and her knowledge of ritual and ancient teachings to bring depth and beauty to the He She We experience. With over three decades of service and leadership in the community and a successful musical career, Washuntara helps men and boys create powerful, authentic lives.

Cost: $95. Location W359 N5002 Brown St. To register (required), call 262-244-7231 or email KarYoga@hotmail.com.

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healthbriefs GINKGO BILOBA CALMS ADHD, BOOSTS MEMORY

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Like The Wild Alicia VanNoy Call Cover artist Alicia VanNoy Call uses bright, whimsical colors to capture the spirit of the animals she portrays in her paintings, such as with the untamed mane on the horse in Like The Wild.

“Every time I put brush to canvas, I explore our connection to nature and the animal kingdom. Nature has the power to transform our lives, and pets connect us to that power through their innocence, beauty and character. People adore their pets, and I attempt to capture that connection and joy through my artwork,” says VanNoy Call.

The artist also takes the colorful inspiration for her acrylic paintings from the deserts of the Southwest. She started her business, DawgArt, as a self-taught artist living in Gilbert, Arizona. Since then, she has gained a decade of painting experience and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Utah Valley University.

VanNoy Call lives in Tempe, Arizona, with her family and their rescued dog, Toby, a German and Australian shepherd mix. She works with rescue and shelter groups promoting awareness and direct care for animals by donating artwork to their fundraising auctions. Her commissioned works can be found in private collections around the world.

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esearchers from Germany’s University of Tübingen’s Center for Medicine tested the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb761 on 20 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a clinical trial. The children were given up to 240 milligrams (mg) of the extract for between three and five weeks. Before, during and after the treatment, the scientists evaluated the children by testing the brain’s electrical activity, along with other ADHD-related tests. Those that had received the extract exhibited significant improvement in ADHD symptoms.

A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo.

Standardized tests and a subjective, self-reporting questionnaire found the Ginkgo resulted in significant cognitive improvements among the older adults.

EVEN MODEST DRINKING RAISES RISK OF HEART DISEASE

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ontrary to the hypothesis that moderate drinking can be heart-healthy, a new study published in the British Medical Journal indicates that even light to moderate drinking increases the risk of heart disease.

In a large, randomized meta-study, researchers examined patient data from 261,991 European adults derived from 56 studies. Participants were classified as non-drinkers, light drinkers, moderate drinkers or heavy drinkers. The researchers also used a gene variation to determine alcohol intake—a genetic marker that indicates low alcohol consumption of less than 10 milliliters (about a third of an ounce) per week.

They found that those with the gene variation—and thus are virtually non-drinkers—had a significantly lower risk of heart disease, including stroke and hypertension, and that even light drinking significantly increased heart disease risk. The researchers concluded: “These findings suggest that reductions of alcohol consumption, even for light to moderate drinkers, may be beneficial for cardiovascular health.”

WILD THYME KILLS BREAST CANCER CELLS

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study published in the Nutrition and Cancer Journal reveals that the herb thyme is more than a cooking spice. Scientists tested a methanol extract of Thymus serphyllum—also referred to as wild thyme—on two types of breast cancer cells and found that it was able to kill them in laboratory testing. The testing also found the extract to be safe for healthy normal breast cells. The researchers state that wild thyme may provide the means for a promising natural cancer treatment.

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Finding Sustainable Solutions Through Innovation

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t seems like every Reducer, which large corporate could be installed manufacturer of on almost any household cleaners automobile.” The now offers some partners started a version of a green company in a twoor natural cleaner. car garage and also For most of them, formulated a fuel an eco-friendly additive, Extreme cleaner is just Fuel Treatment, one of hundreds to lower emisof products they sions and increase produce to answer power. to a segment of

EES began consumer demand consulting for Sam Burlum in the market. Excompanies seektreme Kleaner, a multipurpose cleaner ing sustainable solutions and developavailable online and at some True Value ing eco-friendly products. After doing Ace Hardware stores in Madison, has a research and development for one of very different story. them, Extreme Kleaner was formulated,

Its parent company, Extreme and the young company merged with Energy Solutions (EES), was founded by EES at the end of 2010. “We improved four men that shared a love of amateur the product and brought it to market in stock car racing. What started out as the middle of 2012,” says Burlum, who experiments with reducing auto emisbelieves that most of his business knowlsions and developing more eco-friendly edge has come from learning by doing, products and technology for cars led to not just business school. an entrepreneurial idea for Sam Burlum, “Extreme Kleaner became availcurrent president and CEO of the comable online in 2013 and was listed pany, who graduated with a degree in on Amazon.com and KeepAmerica. business management from Berkeley com last year,” he notes, adding that College in West Patterson, New Jersey. the production and ingredients of the

“We realized that the skills we proprietary formula are all sourced were applying to test race cars were in New Jersey, where the company transferrable,” remarks Burlum. “We is based. True Value and Ace Hardco-created the SMART Emissions ware stores throughout the Midwest and Northeast are the product’s latest retail outlets. In addition to the current multipurpose cleaner, Burlum says the company plans to introduce a glass and more formula.

The mission of EES is to provide environmental and economic sustainability through innovation that redefines

incremental savings. According to Burlum, the company’s products provide a return on investment or at least break even. With Extreme Kleaner, only one product is needed to do the job of five different cleaners and when environmental costs are added into the picture, the savings are even greater.

EES donates a portion of its sales each year to causes including veterans, environmental advocacy and awareness and event sponsorships, especially those involving education. Burlum often talks about business, entrepreneurship and green technology at local universities.

“No matter what the product or service is, there is a base recipe for bringing to market,” explains Burlum, adding that green businesses usually incur higher costs upfront, but eventually catch up and surpass those that take shortcuts.

Extreme Energy Solutions Inc. is located at 150 Main St., in Ogdensburg, New Jersey. For more information, visit ExtremeEnergySolutions.net or ExtremeKleaner.com. For more about Sam Burlum, visit SamBurlum.com.

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Eva Elle Tomei is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

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

Feeding the World UN Lauds Small-Scale, Sustainable Agriculture

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Seaweed May Be the New Lettuce Food items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus.

These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of essential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips.

The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Working waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs. Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture employment.

Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are monoculture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model.

Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future

Cultivating Youth

Farming Seeks to Recruit a New Generation With an aging population of farmers, it’s clear that agriculture needs to attract more young people, because half the farmers in the U.S. are 55 or older. But for much of the world’s youth, agriculture isn’t seen as being cool or attractive—only as backbreaking labor without an economic payoff and with little room for career advancement. However, with some effort, young farmers can explore contemporary career options in permaculture design, biodynamic farming, communication technologies, forecasting, marketing, logistics, quality assurance, urban agriculture projects, food preparation, environmental sciences and advanced technologies.

“Increased access to education and new forms of agriculture-based enterprises means that young people can be a vital force for innovation in family farming, increasing incomes and well-being for both farmers and local communities,” says Mark Holderness, executive secretary of the Global Forum for Agricultural Research.

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (nesfp.org), in Massachusetts, trains young farmers in how to run a small farm operation, from business planning to specialized advanced workshops in livestock and healthy food. Likewise, the Southeastern New England Young Farmer Network (YoungFarmerNetwork.org) hosts free social and educational events that bring together farmers of all ages and experience levels to network and collaborate.

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A recent publication from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Trade and Environment Review 2013: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, includes contributions from more than 60 experts around the world. They are calling for transformative changes in 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.

The report includes in-depth sections on the shift toward more sustainable, resilient agriculture; livestock production and climate change; the importance of research and extension; plus the roles of both land use and reform of global trade rules.

The report’s findings contrast starkly to the accelerated push for new free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the U.S./EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which will strengthen the hold of multinational corporate and financial firms on the global economy. Neither global climate talks nor other global food security forums reflect the urgency expressed in the UNCTAD report to transform agriculture.

Source: Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (iatp.org)

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Steve Nelson Keeps 55-Year-Old Family Gem Shining

by Lauressa Nelson

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n 1979, Steve Nelson became a partner in two locations of DuWayne’s Salon, started by his father, DuWayne Nelson, who began his lifetime cosmetology career in 1957 and co-owned seven salons throughout Madison at one point. DuWayne passed away in 1994, and Steve strives to continue his legacy, running the only remaining DuWayne’s Salon, located in Madison’s Northside.

In high school, Nelson was an artist, specializing in painting with both oils and acrylics. He recalls, “After high school, my dad invited me to try hair dressing. I fell in love with it right away because it’s really just another form of art, balancing the face shape and body to create a perfect oval face, opening up the eyes and taking into account how the client takes care of and styles the hair.”

Since the mid-1990s, Steve has invested in making DuWayne’s Salon the place it is today. In 1996, Steve relo-

cated to a bigger and better space, just across the street from the original salon.

The family-owned business employs Nelson’s sister, and several of his nieces have worked there. The staff comprises seven stylists, three of which do nails, as well as one full-time nail technician and two waxing technicians. “Some of my stylists have been with me close to 15 years,” he notes. “We have fun and take care of our staff.”

The salon offers consultations and services to provide the latest hairstyles, coloring, highlighting, perms and extensions, as well as nail services, fullbody waxing and tanning. Keeping the salon’s offerings fresh is one ingredient in its formula for customer satisfaction.

“We have ongoing trainings, in the salon and off-site, on new looks, colors and products,” affirms Nelson.

One of its most popular lines of hair products is Eufora, which is made with a water-free, pharmaceutical-grade aloe vera base. DuWayne’s uses Eufora’s high-performance color line, which contains microscopic color molecules and aloe vera. “It’s only our fourth color line in 37 years; we don’t switch easily,” remarks Nelson. “The microscopic color molecules mean that the color fades less and gives more shine to the hair. The colors are vibrant and beautiful.”

Yet, the most important key to DuWayne’s Salon’s long-term success is treating customers like a special part of the family. The salon has always touted being family friendly for all generations.

“Our eldest customer is 103 and still comes in every week to get her hair done,” remarks Nelson. “Our youngest customer received his first haircut at 6 months old. One client of my dad’s has been with the salon for the full 55 years.”

A baby’s first haircut is celebrated with a certificate, a saved lock of hair and a photo. For seniors, the salon offers discounts of 10 percent on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

DuWayne’s Salon guarantees all their work and the professional products that they recommend.

“Our big thing is customer service,” Nelson explains. “We give 110 percent to everyone that walks through the door.

You’re part of the family once you’ve been here. People love coming in. We bake fresh chocolate-chip cookies all day long. We know that when people look better, they feel better. We have taken many trips to the hospital and rehabilitation centers or nursing homes and even funeral homes to take care of people’s styling needs. I will do that for anybody because that’s who we are.”

In addition to treating staff and customers well, Nelson consistently looks for ways to give back to his community. “My dad was big proponent of the Northside, and I really love it too,” he enthuses. “I stay active with the Northside Business Association; I served as its president in the past, and I’m currently serving on a committee to build a public, indoor family aquatic center that will offer swimming lessons and a warm-water therapy pool and will host competitions. I also love to help organizations like local elementary schools, Little League and football teams in whatever way I can.”

DuWayne’s Salon is located at 2114 N. Sherman Ave., in Madison. For appointments and more information, call 608241-0323 or visit DuWaynesSalon.com.

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Lauressa Nelson is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country. Connect at LauressaNelson@gmail.com.

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infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone.

For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.”

Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org).

“General housing conditions are better, the number of government-owned chimpanzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”

MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help

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very creature in the animal kingdom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference, animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth. Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative handful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species. Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive lawmakers, every one of us can make a real difference.

Home Pet Rescues

Zack Skow started by volunteering with a nearby dog rescue organization.

He became director, and then in 2009 founded his own nonprofit, Marley’s Mutts (MarleysMutts.org), in Tehachapi, California, pulling many kinds of dogs out of Los Angeles shelters. “A lot of rescues are breed-specific; I think mutts deserve an equal chance,” says Skow, now the executive director.

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get the larger mixes, including pit bulls and Rottweilers.”

Currently, the facility continues to expand its services, working with pet foster homes; providing medical care for severely abused animals in need of rehabilitation and socialization; and managing visits to prisons, mental health facilities and schools. “We take in who we can help. To see a dog triumph over tremendous odds gives people hope,” says Skow. Recently, volunteers pulled 70 dogs from Los Angeles shelters, fostered them for a month and then transported them east to adoption facilities where conditions were less crowded.

Spay/neuter is the best solution to pet overpopulation, says Ruth Steinberger, national founder of Spay First, headquartered in Oklahoma City (SpayFirst.org). From 20 years of experience, she explains that in locations and situations in which surgery is impractical, “We’ve had great results using calcium chloride in ethyl alcohol, done under sedation. A slow

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She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being euthanized, and furnished with natural living conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any animal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”

Farm Animal Stewardship

“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources.

Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plantbased recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than just eating produce.”

Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents.

Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush.

Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat.

Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com).

Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pastureraised and nonGMO (genetically modified) eggs.

“We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena.

He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn

“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights commensurate with the ability to feel pain and even be valued members of the family. They deserve far more than a property classification.” ~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts School of Law or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.

Wildlife Habitat Preservation There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from human-induced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution.

The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife.

Of the 410-plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number in the millions,

but now mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands.

NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habitats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endangered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop.

“The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity naturalist for NWF. “It’s important to understand species require different ecosystems.

When we quit draining swamps and rerouting rivers and leave them alone in a proper habitat, alligators will come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.”

The success in restoring populations of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the last century was significant. Measures

What You Can Do 4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork.

4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store.

4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal.

4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways.

4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions.

4 Tell companies what is accept able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls.

4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.

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that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contaminated their food and affected reproduction, improving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007. They are still protected by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply.

Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dangerous, a nuisance or for sport. With fewer of these natural predators, whitetailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompting hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers.

The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear.org).

Located near Orr, Minnesota, the 360-acre sanctuary

The 1966 Animal Welfare Act improved the lives of many commercial animals, but more laws are needed.

See SustainableTable.org/ 274/animal-welfare. also hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles, beavers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls, ducks, songbirds and ravens.

Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise.com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up in streams or lakes, where they

Did You Know… n San Francisco’s SPCA is one of many organizations that offer free or low-cost spay/neuter for specific breeds most frequently seen in shelters, like pit bulls, and special programs offer free surgeries. Find locations at Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterServices. n One female dog can produce litters of up to 10 pups twice a year; cats can have three litters a year of up to five kittens each. n An estimated 2.7 million healthy shelter pets remain unadopted each year, yet only about 30 percent of pets in homes come from shelters or rescues, according to The Humane Society of the United States. n Factory farms account for 99 percent of farm animals, yet less than 1 percent of donated money directly assists them, reports Animal Charity Evaluators, in San Diego. The highly rated Mercy for Animals, dedicated to prevention of cruelty to farmed animals, reports, “Despite the fact that these are the most abused animals in the United States, they actually have the fewest number of advocates.” n Sandra, a 29-year-old Sumatran orangutan at the Buenos Aires Zoo, was recognized as a “non-human person” unlawfully deprived of her freedom by Argentine courts. “This opens the way not only for other great apes, but also for other sentient beings that are unfairly and arbitrarily deprived of their liberty,” says Paul Buompadre, an attorney with the Association of Officials and Lawyers for Animal Rights. “The question is not ‘Can they reason?’ or ‘Can they talk?’ but ‘Can they suffer?’” says Barry MacKay, director of the Animal Alliance of Canada.

“That to me is the ultimate question.”

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kill native species,” says cofounder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmonella, parasites and tuberculosis,” she explains.

Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs.

As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified wolf facility in the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter. org). Founded by zoologist and television host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf population from 14 to 160 in managed care, with more than 100 in the wild.

Every pack of Mexican gray wolves roaming the Southwest and 70 percent of North Carolina red wolves can be traced back to the center.

Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with supportive legislation.

Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.”

One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

Creating a Forever Relationship with a New Dog

by Jorge Melara

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he American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reports that 3.9 million dogs enter shelters each year nationwide. New dog owners may find themselves unprepared for challenges ranging from house training to destructive chewing, anxiety or aggression.

Education and training are integral to ensuring a sustainable relationship between dogs and their new owners. Education with positive reinforcement and fun leads to happy dogs that remain in forever homes.

Crate Training

Using a crate can help prevent unwanted behavior and ensure pet safety. The Humane Society of the United States recommends crate training in a series of small steps, assuring that the crate is always associated with a pleasant experience. To properly crate train and reward behavior while house training or to prevent unwanted behavior, such as destructive chewing, it is best to start with shorter periods of time, such as an hour.

No dog should be left in a crate more than five hours. A dog that is crated day and night doesn’t get enough exercise or human interaction and can become depressed or anxious.

Owners that are away from home for an extended period need to consider changing their schedule, hiring a pet sitter or taking their dog to a doggie daycare facility to reduce the amount of time spent in the crate.

larly challenging tasks, give bigger rewards; click and then deliver a jackpot of treats.

Additional clicker tips are listed at tinyurl.com/ aspca-clicker.

Enrichment

A well-trained dog is both physically and mentally exercised.

Some simple added mental stimuli include toys that hold food and feeding from the treat pouch during a walk. Activities such as flyball, agility or freestyle are additional ways to maintain training while creating a bond that builds the relationship of a lifetime.

The following organizations provide resources for specific types of enrichment: • For flyball, North American Flyball Association: Flyball.org • For agility, United States Dog Agility Association: usdaa.com • For freestyle, Canine Freestyle Federation: CanineFreestyle.org, or World Canine Freestyle Organization: WorldCanineFreestyle.org • For lure coursing, the American Sighthound Field Association: asfa.org/coursing.htm, or American Kennel Club: akc.org/events/lure_coursing • For Frisbee/disc, the International Disc Dog Handlers Association: iddha.com • For tracking, American Kennel Club: akc.org/events/ tracking • For herding, the American Herding Breed Association: ahba-herding.org, or American Kennel Club: akc.org/ events/herding • For go-to-ground Earthdog trials for dachshunds and small terriers: akc.org/events/earthdog • For weight pulling, International Weight Pull Association: iwpa.net Jorge Melara is a positive reinforcement trainer certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a certified American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. For more information, call 608-618-1066, email Jorge@ DivineK-9.com or visit DivineK-9.com. See ad, below.

Clicker Training

Using a clicker is like taking a precise snapshot of a desired behavior exactly when it happens, so it is similar to the shutter on a camera. The click is followed immediately with a treat reward. The dog associates the click with a treat, memorizes and repeats the behavior for reward.

For clicker training, the ASPCA recommends following every click with a treat as quickly as possible and keeping training sessions short (15 minutes or less) because dogs have short attention spans and may tire of the game. For particunatural awakenings

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LIFESAVING ACTS Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad

by Sandra Murphy

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ach year, more dogs, cats and other pets end up in shelters as lost, stray or owner-surrendered than leave them for a new home. What can be done to reverse this trend?

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Immediate steps: Have a vet implant a tiny RFID (radio frequency identification) microchip. It’s safe, affordable and helps reunite the owner with a lost pet. Spay/ neuter pets to avoid unwanted litters.

Spread the word: Only about 30 percent of household pets come from shelters or rescues, according to the ASPCA. To help, suggest that shelters post photos in the lobby, supported by a note about each animal’s good points and special needs to entice potential adopters. Also share YouTube videos that celebrate adoption and advocate controlling the pet population (see Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic1 and Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic2).

Volunteer: The Motley Zoo, in Redmond, Washington, provides medical care and behavioral training for ill, injured, neglected, abused and unwanted

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animals mainly from overflowing shelters.

About half of its 150 volunteers foster pets; others plan educational events or handle administrative tasks. “Each person has a specialty,” says Jamie Thomas, executive director. “We match fosters and animals to get the best results.”

No kill shelters are becoming more common, even though they require uncommon commitment. As part of implementing effective procedures and infrastructure, shelter leadership works to secure the support and involvement of the community. By joining together to implement lifesaving programs and treat each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community. Find a no kill shelter primer at Tinyurl.com/NoKillReform.

In Faraway Lands

Illegal wildlife trading and loss of habitat are huge and escalating problems wild animals face every day. Small repopulation success stories exist, but progress is slow. Here are some of the most urgent and dramatic perils topping the lengthy endangered species list.

Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. “China is the largest consumer of ivory, but the United States is second,” says Jeff Flocken, J.D., North American regional director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (ifaw.org).

“Every year, 35,000 elephants are killed; an average of one every 15 minutes.”

Northern white rhinos once freely roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Until 1960, there were more than 2,000; today, only five exist—one in the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, one in a Czech Republic zoo and three at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya.

Imported as pets or show attractions, “There are between 10,000 and 20,000 big cats in private hands in America at facilities/businesses not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” says Carson Barylak, with IFAW’s Washington, D.C., office. “There are more tigers in private possession in the U.S. than in the wild.”

Pangolins eat ants and termites.

Hunted for meat and their scales (used in Asian medicines), they are one of the world’s most endangered mammals (see Tinyurl.com/SavePangolins).

Thirty years ago, the world population of lowland gorillas numbered 240. Thanks to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the population has grown to an estimated 880 (GorillaDoctors.org is supported by SaveAGorilla.org). Led by Ruth Keesling, the project has shown the inestimable value of the species.

“Once you’ve looked into the eyes of

a gorilla, you’re forever changed,” says her son Frank, in Denver, Colorado.

How to Help

Make saving animals a priority. Contact legislators. Be a law-abiding consumer—don’t buy ivory or other endangered-animal products. Support conservancy groups. Share information.

Donate time and money.

“IFAW is working to advance legislation to prohibit private ownership of big cats in the U.S. The bill received bipartisan support and we hope to see it become law,” says Barylak. “We’ve asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban direct contact with big cats. It’s harmful to the animals and the people that handle them.”

Annual running events with participants donning gorilla costumes raise funds and awareness. Following the Austin, Texas, event in January, runs will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 29 and in Denver, Colorado, on November 1. “Another way to help gorillas is to recycle cell phone and computer batteries. Coltan [tantalite] is used to make batteries—13 percent of the world’s supply of coltan is in the park area of the Congo,” says Frank Keesling.

Barriers to improving the lives of animals can be overcome and banished when we believe it’s possible and everyone helps. The animals are counting on us.

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

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Today, she happily ventures out for the occasional restaurant meal, knowing that the healthy food landscape is changing. “I look to restaurants owned by local chefs that use local and sustainable ingredients and prepare everything from scratch,” she says.

From higher-end dining to fast-food joints, food trucks and vending machines, we now have even more choices for fresh, seasonal, organic, local, sustainable, tasty nutrition when we’re on the go. It’s because entrepreneurial chefs and fitness buffs are responding to customer demand for healthy eating options away from home.

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London’s celebrated Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, founder of several restaurants and takeout emporia and author of bestselling cookbooks Plenty and Jerusalem, says that “healthy” can happen simply by putting the spotlight on plants. Ottolenghi’s cuisine is known for celebrating vegetables, fruits and herbs. He says, “That attitude, I think, is a very healthy attitude to eating.”

At Gracias Madre, a plant-based vegan Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles and San Francisco, high style doesn’t mean chandeliers and rich cream sauces.

The brainchild of Executive Chef Chandra Gilbert, also director of operations for the Bay Area’s vegan Café Gratitude, it serves organic, local and sustainable fruits and vegetables and bold flavor without excessive calories. She says, “I’m inspired by what I want to eat that tastes good and makes me feel good, and I want to affect this planet—to create health and vibrancy all the way around.”

True Food Kitchen, a partnership between Dr. Andrew Weil and restaurateur Sam Fox, offers “honest food that tastes really good” at Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., locations. For lunch, diners might sip sea buckthorn, pomegranate, cranberry or black tea along with their quinoa burger or organic spaghetti squash casserole.

Newell and her family gravitate towards SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, touting recipes developed by James Beard Awardwinning Chefs Michael Smith and Debbie Gold, who partnered with entrepreneur Gail Lozoff to create the first healthy, high-style pizzeria in 2005. Today it offers traditional and gluten-free pizza topped with fresh and organic (whenever possible) ingredients at locations in Dallas, Omaha, the Kansas City metro area and Orange County, California.

Even at fast-food restaurants, healthy choices are increasingly available. “Unforked, Panera Bread and Chipotle do a great job being transparent about what’s in their food,” says Newell. Before venturing out, she often checks the company’s website for specific nutrition information.

Meals on Wheels– Food Trucks

A burgeoning fleet of creatively conceived food trucks takes healthy eating to local customers in U.S. cities. In addition to preparing organic, plantbased foods, The Green Food Truck, in Culver City and San Diego, California, recycles used vegetable oil, composts produce scraps and offers recyclable servingware. Josh Winnecour, founder of the Fuel Food Truck, in Asheville, North Carolina, cites losing 50 unwanted pounds as his incentive for serving nutrient-dense, made-from-scratch food to his clientele.

New Generation Vending

Most hospitals, universities, schools and corporations appear to espouse healthy eating—until the offerings in their vending machines reveal the opposite. Ethan Boyd, a student at Michigan State University, noted this disconnect. “While dining halls strive to serve healthy options,” he says, “there are 40 vending machines on MSU’s campus that spit

out junk food.”

Sean Kelly, CEO of HUMAN Healthy Vending (Helping Unite Mankind and Nutrition), had a similar, “Oh, no,” moment at his New York City gym when he was a university student.

Today, Kelly’s franchise model allows local operators to supply individual machines with better options from organic fresh fruit to hot soup. “Our vision is to make healthy food more convenient than junk food,” he says.

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or seasonal eaters, farm market shoppers and members of community supported agriculture, vegetable greens have become a normal part of everyday diets. Recognized as the most nutrient-rich group of veggies, they deliver multiple benefits.

Greens are a top source of vitamin K, essential to bone health, and are abundant in vitamins A, B (especially folic acid) and C. They deliver considerable antioxidants and chlorophyll, widely known to protect against cancer, and are anti-inflammatory, according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician in Flemington, New Jersey, who specializes in nutritional medicine.

Fuhrman notes, “The majority of calories in green vegetables, including leafy greens, come from protein, and this plant protein is packaged with beneficial phytochemicals. They’re rich in folate and calcium, and contain small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.”

Hardy greens, like kale, chard and collards, are good sources of accessible calcium. Only about 30 percent of calcium from dairy products is absorbed, but according to Registered Dietitian Ginny Messina, “For certain leafy green vegetables, rates are considerably higher. We absorb between 50 and 60

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percent of the calcium in cruciferous leafy green vegetables like kale and turnip greens.” Tasty and versatile, greens can add interest and value to every meal. Here’s how.

Smoothies and juices. Spinach tastes so mild in smoothies and juices that we barely know it’s there. Kale and collards add a mild greens flavor.

A big handful or two of spinach or one or two good-size kale or collard leaves per serving is about right.

Greens blend well with bananas, apples, berries and pears. A high-speed blender is needed to break down kale and collards; a regular blender is sufficient for spinach. An online search for “green smoothies” will turn up many recipes.

Use “massaged” raw kale in salads. Rinse and spin-dry curly kale leaves stripped from their stems, and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the stems to add to another salad or lightly cooked vegetable dishes or simply discard. Place the cut kale in a serving bowl. Rub a little olive oil onto both palms and massage the kale for 45 to 60 seconds; it’ll soften up and turn bright green. Add other desired veggies and fruits and dress the mixture.

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A favorite recipe entails tossing massaged kale with dried cranberries, toasted or raw cashew pieces, vegan mayonnaise and a little lemon juice.

Massaged kale also goes well with avocados, apples, pears, Napa or red cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It can alternatively be dressed in ordinary vinaigrette, sesame-ginger or tahini dressing.

Add hardy greens to stir-fries. The best stir-fry greens are lacinato kale, collards or chard. Rinse and dry the leaves, and then strip them from the stems. Stack a few leaves and roll them up snugly from the narrow end. Slice thinly to make long, thin ribbons and then cut them once or twice across to shorten; adding thinly sliced stems is optional. Add the strips to the stir-fry toward the end of cooking. They blend well with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, bok choy, asparagus and green beans. Soy sauce, tamari and ginger add flavor.

Use leafy spring greens in salads.

Look beyond lettuce to create invigorating warm-weather salads. Use lots of peppery watercress (a nutritional superstar), baby bok choy, tender dandelion greens, tatsoi and mizuna (Japanese greens are increasingly available from farm markets). Combine with baby greens and sprouts, plus favorite salad veggies and fruits for a clean-tasting and cleansing repast.

Learn to love bitter greens. Add variety to the meal repertoire with escarole, broccoli rabe and mustard greens. These mellow considerably with gentle braising or incorporation into soups and stews. Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep skillet or stir-fry pan; sauté chopped garlic and/or shallots to taste. Add washed and chopped greens, stir quickly to coat with the oil, and then add about a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tender and wilted, about five minutes. Traditional additions include raisins and toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper and a little apple cider vinegar.

Nava Atlas is the author of the recent book, Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes, from which this was adapted.

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WHAT TO COMPOST

A Practical Guide to Composting Pick the Best Option for You

Do compost: 4 Fruit and vegetable scraps 4 Grass clippings, twigs, leaves and wood chips 4 Eggshells (broken into small pieces) 4 Coffee grounds and tea bags 4 Unbleached coffee filters, paper and cardboard Don’t compost: 4 Pet waste 4 Meat and dairy (except in Green Cone device)

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ard and food waste make up 25 percent of the garbage destined for municipal landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Pick the right composter and this organic waste will easily turn into rich—and free—garden fertilizer, saving landfill space and reducing the volume of greenhouse gases generated by anaerobic decomposition.

Unless using a specialized bin, maintain a roughly 50/50 compost mixture of “brown” and “green” organic waste for ideal results. Green waste is moist, such as fruit and vegetable peels; brown waste comprises dry and papery material, including grass clippings.

Low-Maintenance Pile

Good for: People that want something simple, don’t need fertilizer immediately and have extra outdoor space; average to large households with yard waste.

Maintaining a compost pile is as easy as its name implies—simply toss organic yard and kitchen waste into a pile in the yard. Aerating or turning the compost with a pitchfork or shovel will provide quicker results, but waste will also decompose if left alone. Within six to 24 months, all of the waste will decompose aerobically into compost. Once a year, composters can dig out the finished compost from the bottom. This method won’t work for households that don’t generate 22

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yard waste because a pile of 100 percent green waste will attract pests.

Holding Bin

Good for: People that want a low-maintenance option that’s more attractive than a pile; average to large households with yard waste.

Make a bin out of wood or buy a plastic holding bin, which can contain up to 75 gallons. One with insulated sides may allow decomposing to continue in colder weather.

Tumbling Barrel

Good for: People that want quick results and can compost in smaller batches; small to average households with yard waste.

These barrel-shaped containers are turned with a hand crank, making aerating and speeding up decomposition a breeze. Some manufacturers promise results in as little as two weeks.

Due to the barrel’s relatively smaller size and capacity, getting the balance between brown and green waste right is critical for optimal results, and users will need to wait for one batch of compost to finish before adding more organic waste.

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Good for: People looking for low maintenance, but quicker results than a pile or bin; average to large households with yard waste.

Multi-tiered composters are a series of stacked boxes with removable panels to allow the organic waste to move downward throughout the decomposition cycle. Finished compost comes out of a door at the bottom.

Because the boxes are smaller than a large pile or bin, compost will “cook” faster; some users report their first batch took just four to six months. Collectively, stacked boxes are often comparable in size to a large holding bin, so they can compost a large amount of waste.

Worm Bin

Good for: People that want to compost indoors; apartment dwellers and small households that don’t generate yard waste.

For everyone that has wanted to compost, but had insufficient outdoor space, a five-or-10-gallon bucket and some red worms could be the answer. Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is so compact that a worm bin can fit under most kitchen sinks. Because red worms are so efficient—each pound of them will process half a

pound of food scraps daily—a worm bin doesn’t need aeration and won’t smell or attract pests. Note that worms won’t process brown waste, meat, dairy or fatty foods.

Green Cone

Good for: People that just want to dump their kitchen waste and be done with it; those that want to compost fish or meat; households that don’t generate yard waste.

Solarcone Inc.’s Green Cone system will handle up to two pounds of kitchen waste daily, including meat, fish and dairy products. It won’t compost brown waste. Users bury the bottom basket in the yard, and then simply put green waste together with an “accelerator powder” into a cone hole in the top. According to Solarcone, most of the waste turns into water. Every few years, users need to dig a small amount of residue out of the bottom that can be added to a garden.

Tracy Fernandez Rysavy is editor-in-chief of the nonprofit Green America’s Green American magazine, from which this article was adapted (GreenAmerica.org).

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nsure that the compost pile retains a moisture content similar to a wrungout sponge. To moisten, add green waste; to reduce moisture, add brown waste.

Turn compost to get air to the aerobic bacteria and speed the process.

Wear gloves and a dust mask to protect against allergens.

Decay generates heat, so a pile should feel warm. If not, add green waste. Decomposition occurs most efficiently when it’s 104 to 131 de≠≠grees Fahrenheit inside the pile; use a compost thermometer.

Keep a small container in the kitchen to easily collect green food scraps. Store it in the freezer to keep unpleasant smells and flies at bay.

The best time to start composting is during warmer months. Alternately layering green and brown waste, using the “lasagna method” in colder months, readies the pile to decompose as soon as the weather warms. Consider stockpiling summer yard waste ingredients.

Be aware that low-maintenance composting won’t kill weed seeds, which can then get spread around the garden. A highly managed compost pile will kill some weeds through the generated heat. Put weeds out for municipal yard waste collection where there’s a better chance they’ll be destroyed.

Contributing sources: U.S Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Composting Council

The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies. ~Gertrude Jekyll

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The Earth Diet Liana Werner-Gray on Simple Eating

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The Earth Diet has helped them heal ailments from A to Z.

iana Werner-Gray, an Australian-born beauty queen, actress and environmentalist, lectures worldwide on healthy eating and is supported by a corps of nutrition coaches.

Her book, The Earth Diet, describes a nature-based eating and lifestyle plan that has helped thousands realize greater vitality, harmony and peace.

Why is it important to define our eating plan? photo by Roxxe NYC Photography

How did you discover the Earth Diet?

Six years ago, I was completely addicted to junk food and chronically sick, tired, bloated and miserable. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with a golf-ball-sized precancerous tumor that I decided to take a serious look at my life and make a change.

I began to blog about my journey into self-healing through natural foods and my readers held me accountable to sticking with it. I also started creating healthy recipes that delivered my favorite junk food flavors so I didn’t feel deprived. Slowly, I stopped craving artificial junk foods and started craving natural versions of those flavors. Within three months, the tumor disappeared.

I had demonstrated that I could undo the damage of toxic junk food by restoring proper nutrition into my cells and knew that by going back to nature, I could experience healing. Now people from around the world have testified that 24

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Everyone on the planet is on a diet; it’s just a matter of which one. Are you on a junk food diet or a disorderly eating diet? Most people deprive themselves at some point and end up binging later.

Having a name for the lifestyle I wanted to live helped me commit to it. When you’re lost and disconnected from nature and your body, you need rules and guidelines. Day one, eat this; day two, eat that. The Earth Diet’s rules and guidelines helped me to break a disempowering addiction to junk food. After following the guidelines for a while, the whole lifestyle becomes natural and choices become easy.

How can busy people prepare and eat fresh foods more frequently?

Try making a huge batch of smoothies or vegetable juice on a Sunday; put a few servings in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Then, take one to work each day.

Fresh is best, but a thawed frozen juice is better than nothing.

Also, simplify eating. I grew up in Australia’s Outback, alongside aboriginal people that ate “mono foods”—singular, whole, raw foods sourced directly from

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nature, and they had slim, resilient and healthy bodies. Eating mono foods gives the digestive system a break; we feel energized because the body doesn’t have to break down a complicated meal. Try, for example, eating a watermelon for lunch or an avocado for dinner.

Name some foods we’d be surprised to read about in The Earth Diet.

My readers especially enjoy the chicken nuggets, burgers, gluten-free cookie dough, cashew cheesecake and vegan ice cream. The raw chocolate balls are popular, made with just three ingredients: almonds or sunflower seeds ground into flour, cacao powder and a favorite natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey or dates. Sometimes I add salt, mint, coconut or vanilla. I make a batch in 10 minutes and keep them in the freezer so I can have chocolate whenever I crave it.

Transforming the way we eat can be overwhelming; what are some simple first steps for the novice?

Lemon water is incredibly powerful. It’s high in vitamin C, so it boosts the immune system, and it’s energizing, alkalizing and detoxifying. Just squeeze the juice of a lemon into two cups of water first thing in the morning and drink. I also recommend eating a whole, raw, mono food in its natural state every day, like a banana, orange or strawberries.

Eat something that hasn’t been sliced, diced, processed and packaged.

Lastly, practice eating only when hungry and eat what you’re craving in the most natural way possible (for example, upgrading from conventional pizza to organic store-bought brands to raw homemade pizza). On Sunday I woke up and made a big brunch for friends; we had organic eggs, salsa, herbal tea and organic cookies. For dinner, I ate an avocado. That’s all I was craving, and it ended up balancing out my day.

If you’re craving chocolate, there’s a reason. If you’re craving a smoothie for dinner, have one. You can both fulfill cravings and nourish and love your body at the same time.

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

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FRIDAY, MARCH 5 Washuntara: Live & Intimate – 7-9:30pm. Can’t Stop Love music concert in an acoustically magnificent cedar yurt with Australian born, Nashvillebased, “ Rock and Roll Mystic” Washuntara. $20.

4Pillars4Health EcoSpace, 6020 Kristi Circle, Monona. Advance ticket purchase highly recommended: 608-279-5225. FourPillars@tds.net.

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Herbalism 101 – 10am-4:30pm. Learn to safely and effectively use plants for food and medicine, specifics of tinctures, decoctions, ointments, oils and teas, wisdom and power of herbal medicine. $85. Register: WildwoodInstitute.com/education/ classes-and-workshops/herbalism-101. Wildwood Institute, 946 Burr Oak Lane, Madison.

Family Ki and Heart Workshop – 11am-12pm.

1st or 2nd Sat monthly. Make your energy and heart positive and strong through fun holistic practices including yoga, family shiatsu healing, cooperative games, and Buddhist meditations. $8-10 per parent/ child pair. Tao Sangha Healing Center, 2330 Willard Ave, Madison. RSVP: 608-257-4663. Madison@ TaoSangha-na.com. TaoSangha-na.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Natural Family Expo – 10am-4pm. The intent of the Expo is to provide families in south-central Wisconsin a venue to learn, have fun and explore their available local resources. Adults $6, Kids $4. Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolan Dr, Madison. Advance tickets ½ price online at NaturalFamilyExpo.com.

Universal Worship – 10am-12pm. Ceremony of words, music and ritual that honors all the world’s religious traditions on one altar. Donations welcome.

Gates of Heaven Synagogue, 302 E Gorham St, Madison. 608-338-0709. MadisonSufis.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Mantra Magic – 6:30-8pm. With Joel Matthews..

Join in this monthly workshop to understand how mantras work. Learn to create your own mantras and how to manifest change in your life. $10 per class.

Call 608-835-5288 to register. Peaceful Heart, 123 S Main St, Oregon. PeacefulHeart.net.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Mini Psychic Fair – 12-3pm. Walk-ins welcome. $16 for15 min or $32/30 mins. Call to register 608 835-5288 for info or to register. Peaceful Heart, 123 S Main St, Oregon. PeacefulHeart.net.

Open House – 1-4pm. Amethyst Massage & HeartLight Reiki are hosting an Open House. We’ll be

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Buddha School – 10 am-12:30pm. Monthly, usually third Sunday. At Buddha School. experience peace, liberation and develop compassion for all beings. Let your body, instead of your head, understand peace. Drop-in is fine. Suggested fee: $15-20. For more information or to RSVP call 608-257-4663 or email Madison@TaoSangha-na. com. Tao Sangha Healing Center, 2330 Willard Ave, Madison.TaoSangha-na.com.

Psychic Medium Readings – 12:30-4pm. With Brendalynn Hammon. $45/30 mins. sessions.

BrendaLynn is a gifted clairvoyant, clairaudient, clairsentient, empath and natural medium. Call 608835-5288 to register. Peaceful Heart, 123 S Main St, Oregon. PeacefulHeart.net.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Chakra Wand Class – 10-12pm. With John Deits. $20. Create your own healing wand to adjust imbalances in your Chakra system. No experience necessary. Just bring an open mind and be prepared to have fun. $20 includes materials. Call to register.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Sharp Mind-Herbs and Tools – 6:30-8pm. Learn herbal remedies traditionally used to increase intelligence and memory; foods and surprising lifestyle choices that improve mental function while reducing stress and fatigue. Taught by Kathleen Wildwood. $17 Olbrich members/$22 non-members. Register: Olbrich.org/education/classes.cfm. Olbrich Gardens, 23330 Atwood Ave, Madison.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Community HU – 7:30pm. Singing HU can open your heart to God’s love and expand awareness.

Sing HU for 20 minutes followed by fellowship and light refreshments. Free. Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer St, Madison. Experience the sound of HU at HearHU.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Charity Shiatsu and Massage – 5-8pm. Combine relaxation and donation by receiving 10 or 30 minutes of Tao Shiatsu or Massage. Proceeds support local and international people in need.

Everyone is welcome. Reserve an appointment at 608-257-4663 or Madison@TaoSangha-na.com.

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Dances of Universal Peace – 7-9pm. Long Dance/ Zikr Night. Meditation and movement. Simple, circle dances using sacred phrases from various spiritual traditions. Family-friendly dance evening. $10/donation. Tai Chi Center, 301 S Bedford, Ste 219, Madison. 608-339-0708. MadisonSufis.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Foot Reflexology – 11am-3pm. With Suzette Peterson. Take yourself to heaven in just one hour.

Appointments are limited, call to reserve your spot early. $40/45 mins. session. Peaceful Heart, 123 S Main St, Oregon. 608-835-5288. PeacefulHeart.net.

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Holistic Healing with Aromatherapy – 9am-7pm.

Entire level 1 aromatherapy education with certification over 1 weekend. Taught by leading aromatherapy expert and NAHA business member Dr. Christina Wilke-Burbach. Mimosa 260 W Gilman, Madison. Registration/info: Christina/Mind, Soul, and Self at 608-393-7353 or MindSoulandSelf@ yahoo.com. MindSoulandSelf.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 He She We: Relationship & Intimacy Workshop – 10am-6pm. Dianné Jean Aldrich and Washuntara foster new models of communication, cooperation, leadership and loving understanding between and within the sexes. Go beyond how you’ve done relationships before. $95 - $120. Abundant Joy Yoga & Wellness, W359 N5002 Brown St, Oconomowoc.

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Guided Healing Meditation – 10:30-11:30am.

With Kaye Cooke. 30 minute meditation to an inner place of stillness and quiet to stimulate healing and release stress. There will be time for discussion after the meditation. $5. Call 608-835-5288 to register. Peaceful Heart, 123 S Main St, Oregon.

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Access Bars – 12-3pm. With Kaye Cookeor Monika Voburger. Revolutionary healing technique utilizing 32 acupressure points on the head, allowing you to shed negative judgments and bring more joy into your life experience. $15/20 mins. Call 608-8355288 to register. Peaceful Heart, 123 S Main St, Oregon. PeacefulHeart.net.

Energy/Acupressure/EmotionCode – 12:30-3pm.

With Brian Sieger. Brian works with the body’s energy to improve flow for better healing. Acupressure and light touch loosens muscles, ligaments and fascia. Session concludes with energy balancing. $35/30 min. Call 608-835-5288 to register. Peaceful Heart, 123 S Main St, Oregon. PeacefulHeart.net.

plan ahead FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Dances of Universal Peace – 7-9pm.Simple, circle dances using sacred phrases from various spiritual traditions. Family-friendly dance evening. $10/do-

nation. Gates of Heaven Synagogue, 302 E. Gorham St, Madison. 608-339-0708. MadisonSufis.com.

Community HU – 7:30pm. Singing HU can open your heart to God’s love and expand awareness. Sing HU for 20 minutes followed by fellowship and light refreshments. Free. McCormick Place, 5610 Medical Circle, # 25, Madison. Experience the sound of HU at HearHU.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Herb Walk – 2-3pm. Join Kathleen Wildwood of Wildwood Institute for an early spring walk at UWArboretum, Madison. Kathleen will identify and discuss plants along the way. Free. Limited space.

Pre-register: Kathleen@WildwoodInstitute.com – include your name, phone and number in your group.

Meets at corner of Monroe St and Arbor Dr at 2 pm.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Ancient Mother MoonLodge – 7:45-11:30am. Sacred circle of prayer, ceremony and sharing. Teachings and traditions ranging from Earth Spirituality to Gnostic Christianity. Women and men meet in separate circles, then join for feasting at 11:30. Suggested donation $30 - $150. 4Pillars4Health EcoSpace, 6020 Kristi Circle, Monona. RSVP required: 608-279-5225. AncientMotherMoonLodge@ tds.net. 4P4H.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14 Free Intro to Discoveries – 10:30am-12pm. Movement therapy group for older women (50+). Dance/ movement therapist Grace Valentine will introduce the format and some experiential activities of this 6-week therapy group. No prior movement experience necessary. RSVP: 608-251-0908 or Info@ HancockCenter.net. Hancock Center for Dance/ Movement Therapy, 16 N Hancock St, Madison.

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Buddhist Chanting – 9-10am. Nembutsu is a meditative musical spiritual practice of the Pure Land style of Japanese Buddhism. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. Freely given, donations accepted. Tao Sangha Healing Center, 2330 Willard Ave, Madison. RSVP: 608-257-4663. Madison@ TaoSangha-na.com. TaoSangha-na.com.

Sustainable Bodies, Sustainable Minds – 12-1pm.

Exceptionally valuable class for those 50+. Balance, posture, pain management, flexibility, core strength and stability all explored in a gentle and inspiring program. $25. 4Pillars4Health EcoSpace, 6020 Kristi Circle, Monona. Pre-registration required.

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tuesday Shaolin Qigong: Intimacy with the Life Force – 7-8pm. Qigong in a pure, transcendental and inspiring form. The highly regarded 18 Lohan Hands, given by first Zen patriarch Bodhidharma, will be taught and explored. $25. 4Pillars4Health EcoSpace, 6020 Kristi Circle, Monona.Pre-registration required. 608-279-5225. FourPillars@tds. net. 4P4H.com.

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Ki Energy Health Practices – 6-7pm. (2nd and 4th Wednesdays). Increase vital life energy, focus the mind and relax the body; includes meridian yoga, Japanese gentle marital art movements (like tai chi), and meditation. Suggested: $5-10/class. Drop-in fine. Tao Sangha Healing Center, 2330 Willard Ave, Madison. Info or RSVP: 608-257-4663. Madison@ TaoSangha-na.com. TaoSangha-na.com.

thursday Buddhist Chanting – 9-10am. Nembutsu is a meditative musical spiritual practice of the Pure Land-style of Japanese Buddhism. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. Freely given, donations accepted. Tao Sangha Healing Center, 2330 Willard Ave, Madison. RSVP: 608-257-4663.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Empowerment through Movement & Song – 4-6pm. In conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we will introduce 1 Billion Rising and its flashmob dance “Break the Chain”. This free event is open to the public. Hancock Center for Dance/Movement Therapy, 16 N Hancock St, Madison. RSVP appreciated: 608-251-0908 or Info@ HancockCenter.net. HancockCenter.net.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Culinary Herbs that Promote Health and Vitality – 6:30-8pm. Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme are savory herbs, and useful remedies for memory loss, improving digestion and more. Kathleen Wildwood will lead you on a journey from kitchen to herbal medicine cabinet. Register: Olbrich.org. $22 nonmembers, $17 members. Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison.

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I found it — The Secret to Anti-Aging!

My cholesterol dropped by 73 points in 1 month, my husband’s morning blood sugar level dropped from 200 to 113 in 3 months, and we are feeling and looking so much YOUNGER! A few months ago, my husband’s blood sugars were out of control after years of controlling it with diet. And his skin had taken on a yellowish-grey pallor… which showed me that his liver and kidneys were also in serious trouble. I was scared!

A friend stopped by, took one look at Charles, and said, “We have to get him on the Micronized Heart of Royal Purple Rice immediately!” Although I had never heard of it, I quickly said, “Get me some now.” I am so grateful that I did!

Within 3 weeks his skin was pink and glowing and he was feeling so much better. I also began eating it and began noticing more energy, sounder sleep, and improved skin.

It is so tiny and powerful that when you eat it … it does not even have to go through your digestive system — it can immediately go into the cells and energize them! Like tiny arrows, these highly charged alpha glucan chains of super nutrients can pierce cell walls and furnish the mitochondria (the cell’s battery) with fuel to create massive amounts of ATP Light Energy, so that the cells can recharge, regenerate, and function at the highest level.

Recharge, Repair, and Regenerate Your Cells

We had our blood tested and after eating this rice product for only a month, my cholesterol had dropped by 73 points! I had been taking several other natural supplements for two years to lower cholesterol to no avail, but after only one month my cholesterol dropped to normal, as did my triglycerides, and three other blood markers that had been way too high. My doctor was shocked. He said no drug would give me those quick and dramatic results!

And Charles, with several medical conditions, had 10 blood markers drop significantly! My doctor said he knew of nothing that could work like that across so many body systems! “Not drugs...but real foods,” I said.

The reason so many people who are eating well and taking good supplements are still sick is ... nutrition can’t get into the cell!

A recent medical study showed — more than 80% of the population is insulin resistant at some level That means that the sugars and nutrients we need for energy cannot get into the cells. (If a cell phone battery cannot be recharged — it powers down and eventually dies). If you are tired, and have dis-eases that have names … your cells are also powering down and dying.

When the sugars (polysaccharides) can’t get into your cells to be used for energy, they cause another problem, too. They float around your blood stream, sticking to proteins and fats—or “glycating”. Wherever they stick they cause problems … if they stick in the bloodstream they cause hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure, in the brain they cause learning and memory issues or dementia, in the eyes—cataracts, in the skin—wrinkles.

With my raw natural product you can recharge your cells and reverse the glycation and aging now!

What’s In This Product and How Does It Work?

Read What This Has Done For My Friends ...

The basis of the product is a ancient, heirloom strain of royal purple rice that is now grown in Thailand in a pristine valley that has never seen chemicals, pesticides, or GMO’s.

Then, the purple husk, which is extremely high in anthocyanin antioxidants, along with the very heart of the rice (the endosperm) is removed—this is the part that carries the super polysaccharide sugars and polypeptide amino acid building blocks. Everything else is discarded.

With only the dense nutrient rice heart left — this is then milled down to the size of a micron! That’s it—that is all that’s in this amazing raw natural product.

When I shared this with my friend, Bonnie, her body used the new cellular energy to reduce her blood pressure and smooth the wrinkles from her face. Nicole’s intense pain from an accident is gone and she is off her debilitating medications. Jeff is no longer experiencing acid reflux or gout. Dee Dee’s night blindness is gone and so are her allergies. Charles morning blood sugars have dropped from 200 to 113. I am looking so much younger that someone asked me if I had a ‘procedure’ done! Even my granddaughter’s dog has gotten rid of his digestive issues because of this product. So … would you like to see what this amazing food will do for you?

It takes 60 pounds of Royal Purple Rice to make ONE Pound of my product.

Call me (Kare) at: 727-798-8764 I’ll send you my FREE book, answer all your questions, and get this product on its way to you so you can begin anti-aging, too!

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