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now is swirling outside our window as we write, but we know that soon— maybe even by the time you read this—green shoots will be pushing their way out of the ground. As longtime gardeners, we can sense the life just beneath the earth’s surface (and by mid-summer, we can practically see our plants growing, like the one in Little Shop of Horrors). Early spring is an exciting time for us, because every year we learn a little more about gardening and do things just a little differently to improve on the year before. That’s what this issue of Natural Awakenings is all about—getting the best from your garden, and then preparing what you grow in fresh, unexpected ways. We’ve composted for years, but this month’s Green Living column, “A Practical Guide to Composting,” page 20, still gave us new ideas for how to approach the practice. Although we’re blessed with plenty of yard space, we love the idea of a “worm bin” for composting small amounts of food in a bucket. (Even apartment dwellers can do this, tucking the bin right under the kitchen sink!) We grow lots of greens in our garden, so we were delighted to read this month’s Healing Ways column, which offers innovative methods for preparing them. For example, kale has been the rage the past year or two, and we’ve tried it all kinds of ways—baked kale is a terrific snack— but we’d never heard of “massaged” kale, which is raw (and therefore nutrient-rich) but not as fibrous as its straight-from-the-garden counterpart. Check out all our greens recipes, beginning on page 16. And don’t miss Wise Words, page 19, in which Liana Werner-Gray, author of The Earth Diet, explains how after being diagnosed with a precancerous tumor, she cut out junk food, replacing it with natural alternatives, and saw her golf-ball-sized tumor disappear in three months. Amazing stuff. Finally, we encourage parents to read our Healthy Kids column (page 23), written by Chattanooga veterinarian Dr. Katie Smithson, who offers easy-to-follow tips for preventing dog bites. Because so many children love dogs and are eager to pet them, it’s important for parents to teach their kids how to approach dogs properly, including how to pet them and give them treats, with permission. (It’s also important for parents and children to recognize a dog who might not want to be approached at all.) Make sure to read these tips now, before the weather warms and Knoxville’s dog walkers are out in full force. Happy spring!

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newsbriefs Finding the Right Supplement Means Asking Questions

Center for Peace Hosts Healing Workshop

he market is flooded with “energy” and “weight-loss” supplements, so it’s not surprising that consumers often don’t know which ones to trust. Knoxvillian Kim Back, who researched a number of product lines before choosing to use Saba natural supplements, says her search taught her that it’s wise to ask several key questions before investing in any nutrition product. “It’s really hard to tell which supplement is better than another from looking at the package or even the price,” says Back, who now works with her husband, Steve, as a distributor for Oklahoma-based Saba. “What I learned through my experience is that there are several questions that, taken together, can steer you toward the appropriate product. For example, are there real-life testimonies to support the company’s claims, and are they relevant to your own goals? Do you trust the company or person selling the products? Are the products affordable?” After using a new supplement, ask a few more questions to assess its value, Back says. “First, do you feel results? Does it make you feel good and not overly jittery? And most important, would you recommend it to your friends and family? If a product is right for you, you should be able to answer yes to most or all of these questions,” she says.

avid Arms, known as “That Energy Guy,” will host a healing workshop, with includes a presentation followed by healing sessions, at the Center for Peace (CFP) on March 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. CFP is a holistic, nondenominational spiritual center located in Seymour, Tennessee. The workshop will focus on the concept of physical versus spiritual, Arms says. “We find ourselves caught up in life and our physical battles, never really looking for the answers to how we acquired them,” he says. “Everything in our world is spiritual in nature. We create our existence on every level. Once we realize the magnitude of our creating, that will change to something more desired by us. But until then, we keep creating with every thought as if we were not. Many people feel they didn’t create what they battle. Maybe they find it hard to remember their thoughts of yesterday, let alone the day before that. We usually don’t monitor the energy we put into thinking about everyday things; we let the thoughts go in and out of our heads without paying much attention to what we think about.” The presentation fee is $25, and individual sessions of 45 to 60 minutes are $50. Sessions should be scheduled in advance. For more information, contact Patti MacFee at 865250-1988.

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Unity Transformation: Rock ’N’ Reverent nity Transformation has recently relocated its Sunday services to Open Chord, a relatively new music venue in Knoxville. “Open Chord is the perfect location for the growth of Unity’s open and welcoming ministry,” says Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath. “It has one of the best sound systems in Knoxville, and Unity Transformation has one of the best sound guys in the business. So the two are a perfect match for what we think of as a ‘rock ’n’ reverent’ music program.” Since its grand opening after Thanksgiving, Open Chord has quickly become a popular live-music venue, Gilbreath says. “With its ever-expanding morning, lunch and evening menu offerings, it’s also the ultimate coffeehouse,” she adds. Open Chord’s owner, Randy Holmes, says the venue is family-friendly and “all about music and community.” General Manager Chris Cook says working with Unity Transformation has been a highly rewarding experience. “Of all the connections we have made on this journey, I hold our relationship with Unity Transformation closest to my heart,” he says. “Just an incredible group of people. So proud to get to play a part in it.” Unity Transformation, which is branded through Unity Worldwide Ministries, meets every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. at Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, across the street from Books-A-Million. Unity is known for its inspirational magazine Daily Word (DailyWord.com) and for its 24/7 prayer ministry Silent Unity (1-800-NOWPRAY or SilentUnity.org), which has been in nonstop prayer since 1890. For more information about Unity Transformation, call Gilbreath at 865-809-5207 or visit UnityTransformation.org. See ad page 16.

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newsbriefs EFT, Home Detox on Deck for CHEO

pring cleaning—physical and emotional—is the focus of this month’s educational programs of CHEO, the Complementary Health Education Organization. The Knoxville Group will host a presentation on home detoxing, while the Loudon-Monroe Group will host a presentation on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), used to rid the psyche of anxiety and stress. Carol Montgomery, CEO of Green Village Green, will present “Live Green & Clean: Detox Your Home” on March 9 at the Holiday Inn Express, 1112 Highway 321 North, Lenoir City, Tennessee. She will present DIY tips to inexpensively and naturally weatherize a home, seal air leaks, purify the inside air, and neutralize or remove toxic chemicals, allergens and VOCs. “Every person who makes one small change for the better is not just impacting their family’s health, but is also helping to stabilize our climate,” she says. The program begins at 7 p.m. with a 6:30 meet and greet. Certified EFT practitioner Tammy Hardin will be featured speaker at the Loudon-Monroe program, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. (6:30 meet and greet) March 25 at Rarity Bay Community Center, 150 Rarity Bay Parkway in Vonore, Tennessee. She will explain how the technique helps people quickly banish phobias and panic attacks. “I have worked around alcohol and drug treatment since 1988, working with many chronic relapsers along the way,” she says. “Stress is a precursor to relapse, no matter what your drug of choice is. Once I found EFT, the more I learned, tested and taught, the more I fell in love with the method and the result it produces.” For more information, visit CHEOKnox.org. See resource listing page 30.

Crystalline Light Expo March 21

he Crystalline Light Expo will return to Knoxville for the third time March 21. It will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Rothchild Catering and Convention Center. “Those interested in alternative healing and metaphysical studies should be sure to visit the expo this year,” says co-host Theresa Richardson. “It promises to be a fun day packed with interesting people, information and products.” The $5 admission covers free lectures all day. Professional guest speakers will include CJ Jones, Kathy Wickard, Gillian MacBeth-Louthan, Kate Flynn, DC, Michael Lott, Carole Truelove, Leslie Deatrick, Randy and Victoria Farley and David Arms. Vendors will offer products “both lovely and useful,” Richardson says, “from unusual crystals and dazzling

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jewelry to goat’s-milk soap. There will be an amazing variety of services to sample.” “Mo” Aruta, Rebecca Brabson and other intuitives will be available for readings, and there will be practitioners offering Reiki, crystal healing and other energy therapies. Jackie Cahelo’s SpiritEssence, Linda Bond’s Stones of Spirit, and DoTerra Essential Oils will be among the booths at the event. “We are blessed with some wonderful alternative healers in Knoxville,” Richardson says. “I’m delighted to be providing an opportunity for our community to come together and connect on this level, giving people a chance to sample different modalities, from Tarot to Reiki.” The Healing Classroom, Richardson’s facility offering readings, Reiki and metaphysical classes, will have a booth, and expo co-host Marie Moffitt will be available to talk with guests about Avon products. For more information, click the link for Crystalline Light Expo at TheresaRichardson.com. See ad, page 28.

Essential Oils for Spring Cleaning, Allergies

t’s almost springtime, when we can finally throw open our windows to let in gentle, warm breezes … and, oh yeah, pollen. And then come the sneezing, hacking, and watery eyes. Hemp Monkeys owners Amber Keirn and Amanda Keller say they counteract allergy symptoms with Doterra Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, and they’re hosting a free class on “Spring Cleaning and Seasonal Threats” March 24 at 7 p.m. at Hemp Monkeys. “We’ll be sharing lots of tips that you won’t want to miss,” Keller says. “For example, diffusing lemon, lavender and peppermint can reduce airborne allergens and promote clear breathing and respiratory function.” She says that when pollen is bad, she’ll apply a drop of each of the three oils to a wet bandana, rub it in, and then wear the bandana over her nose and mouth “kind of like a bandit” so she can mow, garden or generally enjoy the outdoors. Diffusing those three oils at night promotes clear breathing, she says, and the lavender also promotes restful sleep. Keller suggests making lemon oil a big part of spring cleaning. “It can add a refreshing and uplifting touch to cleaning efforts,” she says. “Lemon has natural antibacterial properties and works really well alongside baking soda for cleaning every part of a house. Something about the smell of pure lemon naturally uplifts the mood.” Hemp Monkeys offers a comprehensive selection of Doterra Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. The store is located at 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. For more information, stop by the store or call the 865-474-1340. See ad, page 7.

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silent meditation weekend, a mindfulness and health retreat, and a kayak and canoe regatta are among the varied upcoming events at Well Being Conference Center. Located 90 minutes north of Knoxville, the center is situated on 160 rural acres surrounded by two and a half miles of the Powell River. The meditation weekend, March 27-29, is free; the only “cost” is to bring food for one mealtime, says Don Oakley, co-director of the Wellbeing Foundation. “The meditation retreat will include silent sittings, good gluten-free food, guided dogma-less meditations, and opportunities for meaningful sharing,” he says. The mindfulness and health retreat, March 20-22, will be led by Jose Malagon, MD, of Clinton, Tennessee. “His infectious enthusiasm will help us explore nutrition, food preparation and awareness of ourselves and our environment,” Oakley says. And on May 2, the first annual Powell River Kayak and Canoe Regatta will begin at Well Being Conference Center and end 12 miles downstream on the Class 1 river. Oakley says the entry fees are modest, and net proceeds will be donated to the Pat Summitt Foundation benefiting Alzheimer’s research. There will be cash prizes for first- and secondplace finishers in each of the 10 race categories. “Well Being Conference Center is also a wonderful place for a romantic weekend getaway, workshop or conference,” Oakley says. “Up to 50 people can meet and dine in our conference building, and our 11 cabins can sleep up to 28. Being pampered in a natural setting just feels good.”

While municipal water main breaks make news, it’s just as important to be watchful at home. According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a typical home annually loses more than 2,000 gallons of water due to leakage. SNL Financial, an industry analysis firm in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently reported that water leaks cause $9.1 billion in annual homeowner policy property losses. Sensing a less-than-stellar water flow or seeing a leak from a faucet or mold or damp spots on walls and ceilings can indicate possible water pipe problems. Copper water lines can develop tiny leaks over time when the water supply is too acidic. Also, clogs can develop, regardless what lines are made of, from lime and rust accumulations, stressing sections and especially fittings. Particularly vulnerable are 45-to-65-year-old homes, the length of time corrosion-resistant coatings on interior and exterior pipes generally last (OldHouseWeb.com). Fortunately, if repairs are needed, most builders group water lines in predictable places; bathrooms are often stacked one atop another in multi-floor houses for easier placement of supply and drain lines, so work can be localized and focused. Instead of costly copper, many plumbers have switched to PEX—a tough and flexible polyethylene—that doesn’t require fittings or react to acid, like copper does. Repairs typically consist of replacing specific pipe sections as needed. Ask a visiting plumber to inspect all exposed plumbing lines to maximize the value of the service call. Here’s a simple way to check for leaks: Turn off all water by closing internal and external water valves and don’t use the toilet. Record the current reading of the water meter, and then wait 20 minutes. Record the reading again and wait another 15 minutes. If the meter indicates an increase during this period, it’s probably from a leak. Another option is to install an automatic water leak detection and shutoff system. According to AllianceForWaterEfficiency.org, 20 to 35 percent of all residential toilets leak at some time, often silently, sending wasted water onto both household water and sewer bills. Flapper valves improperly covering the exit from the tank are the most common problem, and they can easily be replaced.

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Ginkgo Biloba Calms ADHD, Boosts Memory

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ongressman Mike Pompeo (R), of Kansas, has introduced bill HR 4432, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2014 (Tinyurl.com/LabelGMOBill), which would ban states from passing genetically engineered food labeling laws and undo those already passed, making voluntary labeling the law of the land. The bill also allows companies to label products containing GMOs as “natural”. Healthy food advocates have dubbed it the “Denying Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act.” The bill bans any mention of organic natural foods as being safer or better than their GMO counterparts and sets a strong burden of proof on organic small farms that wish to grow and market their products as GMOfree. If we don’t want to be kept in the dark about what we’re eating, Congress needs to protect our right to know if food contains genetically modified organisms (GMO). While grassroots efforts to require labeling of GMO are gaining momentum, Big Agriculture and biotech companies like Monsanto are trying to block our right to know what’s in our food. The issue is critical and time-sensitive, so action needs to be taken now to contact Congress. Find specific legislators by calling the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 or visiting House.gov. Sign petitions at Tinyurl.com/SignStopDarkAct. 10

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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.

BUGS Linked to Factory Farm Antibiotics

he bacteria E. coli now causes 75 to 95 percent of all urinary tract infections, and research from Iowa State University has confirmed that such occurrences are linked to factory farms that use antibiotics. The findings support a study previously completed by scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and George Washington University that shows a strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli called ExPEC, an extra-intestinal pathogen, was genetically traceable to factory-farmed animals receiving certain antibiotics. The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System reports that 75 percent of chicken and turkey, 59 percent of ground beef and 40 percent of pork meats tested were contaminated with E. coli, and that the strains were predominantly multi-drug resistant.

Meditation Minimizes Migraines

esearchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine found that mindfulness meditation significantly reduced the number and duration of migraines among 19 episodic migraine patients. Ten were given eight weeks of mindfulness classes with instructions for adding personal meditation in-between sessions. The other nine received typical migraine care. Those in the meditation group experienced an average of 1.4 fewer migraines per month, which averaged nearly three hours less than the ones experienced by those in the control group. Pain levels of the headaches reported by those in the meditation group averaged 1.3 points lower on a scale of one to 10.

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Even Modest Drinking Raises Risk of Heart Disease

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.”

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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.

esearch from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health has determined that handling cash register receipts, common in credit card transactions, can increase exposure of the hormone disruptor Bisphenol A (BPA), but that exposure is well within limits considered safe when the receipts are handled under normal conditions. The researchers tested 121 people exposed to the synthetic chemical through their skin and found their average BPA urinary excretion levels averaged 2.6 micrograms (mcg) per liter. The researchers then had test subjects handle thermal paper three times every five minutes, simulating a store cashier’s handling of receipts. The researchers found those that handled the thermal paper during the simulation test had an average increase in their BPA urinary excretions of just under 0.2 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight. The researchers noted that this was still 25 times lower than the European Food Safety Authority’s proposed temporary tolerable daily intake of 5 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight per day. Primary sources of BPA exposure are plastics used in water bottles and many other consumer goods.

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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

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Bats are vital natural pest controllers, saving the use of millions of pounds of pesticides by eating insects, but many species are declining across Europe, despite being protected, because wind turbines are seriously harming their populations. “It’s most common in migratory species, with around 300,000 bats affected every year in Europe alone. Bats are found dead at the bottom of these turbines. One option is to reduce turbine activity during times of peak migration,” says Richard Holland. Ph.D., of Queen’s University Belfast, co-author of a study published in Nature Communications that sheds light on the problem. Scientists have discovered the first known example of a mammal to use polarization patterns in the sky to navigate in the greater mouse-eared bat. The study demonstrates that the bats use the way sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere at sunset to calibrate the internal magnetic compass that helps them to fly in the right direction. Holland says, “Bees have specially adapted photoreceptors in their eyes, and birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles all have cone cell structures in their eyes which may help them to detect polarization, but we don’t know which structure these bats might be using. Anything we can do to understand how they get about, how they move and navigate will be a step forward in helping to protect them.” Source: Natural Environment Research Council (nerc.ac.uk) NaturallyKnoxville.com

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Drilling Poisons Both Water and Air Major concerns about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as a means of extracting natural gas have centered on how toxic fracking fluids and methane injected into the ground can pollute water supplies. Now a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health attests how fracking adversely impacts air quality, too. Lead author David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at New York’s University at Albany, is concerned that fracking sites show potential to develop cancer clusters in years to come. The study found eight different poisonous chemicals in groundwater near wells and fracking sites throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming at levels that exceeded federal limits, including levels of benzene and formaldehyde, both known carcinogens. Approximately half of the air samples Carpenter analyzed exceeded federally recommended limits. Benzene levels were 35 to 770,000 times higher; hydrogen sulfide levels were 90 to 60,000 times higher; and formaldehyde levels were 30 to 240 times above a theoretically safe threshold. “Cancer has a long latency, so you’re not seeing an elevation in cancer in these communities [yet],” says Carpenter. “But five, 10, 15 or more years from now, elevation in cancer incidence is almost certain to happen.”

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Feeding the World 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 TransPacific 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.

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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n unattended mind is like a neglected garden. Potting soil is incredibly receptive to any seeds introduced to it. It has absolutely no discretion when it comes to playing host to seeds; it says, “Yes” to all of them. So it is with our mind, which is amazingly receptive to whatever suggestions are dropped into it. It has been said that the subconscious mind cannot take a joke. Whatever is introduced to it, it takes as serious instruction to grow that thoughtseed into a full-blown plant, be it a flower or a weed. When we pause to consider how many thought-seeds are blown, dropped or purposely planted in our mind on a daily basis, it may prompt us to tend to our mental garden with more regularity. These may come from media, negative conversation or overheard comments. The subconscious mind hears it all and takes it personally. The only way to avoid this type of mind pollution is to be consciously focused on what we want to have planted and growing in our flower box called life. It’s a 24/7 proposition to keep it weeded as thousands of mental seeds constantly pour in. A good full-time gardener plants thought-seeds about their self and others that are rooted in reverence and lovingkindness and skillfully nurtures them. Others will then receive nothing but benefit from the seeds we drop along the way. Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your Re-Defining Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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and are antior seainflammatory, sonal eaters, according to Dr. farm market by nava atlas Joel Fuhrman, a shoppers and memfamily physician bers of community in Flemington, New supported agriculture, Jersey, who specializes vegetable greens have bein nutritional medicine. come a normal part of everyFuhrman notes, “The day diets. Recognized as the majority of calories in green vegemost nutrient-rich group of veggies, tables, including leafy greens, come they deliver multiple benefits. from protein, and this plant protein is Greens are a top source of vitamin packaged with beneficial phytochemiK, essential to bone health, and are cals. They’re rich in folate and calcium, abundant in vitamins A, B (especially and contain small amounts of omega-3 folic acid) and C. They deliver considfatty acids.” erable antioxidants and chlorophyll, Hardy greens, like kale, chard and widely known to protect against cancer,

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 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. Visit VegKitchen.com.

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ealth foodies can step it up a bit by discovering how to make delicious raw kale salads—sometimes referred to as massaged kale salads. Literally massaging this hardy green with olive oil, salad dressing or mashed avocado softens it for easier chewing, brightens the color and improves its flavor. A favorite kind of kale for salads is curly green kale. Lacinato kale works well, too, as long as it isn’t too large and tough prior to massaging. Even when kale isn’t the main leafy green in a salad, adding a few prepared leaves can up the nutrient value of any kind of green, grain or pasta salad. For each of the following recipes, start with a medium bunch of kale (about eight ounces), or more or less to taste. Finish each salad with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, if preferred.

Southwestern-Flavored Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized fresh ripe tomatoes, a peeled and diced avocado, one to two cups cooked or raw fresh corn kernels, some red bell pepper strips and optional chopped green or black olives. Flavor with freshly squeezed or bottled lime juice, a little olive oil and some chopped cilantro. To up the protein for a main dish, add some cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, black or pinto beans and then sprinkle pumpkin seeds over the top.

Mediterranean Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized chopped fresh ripe tomatoes, strips of sun-dried tomato, plenty of bell pepper strips and chopped or whole cured black olives. For protein, add a cup or two of cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, chickpeas. Top with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.

Kale and Avocado Salad

Add a peeled and diced avocado, plus thinly sliced red cabbage to taste, sliced carrots, diced yellow squash, halved red and/or yellow fresh grape tomatoes and sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Optionally, add a little more olive oil in addition to that used for massaging and some freshly squeezed or bottled lemon or lime juice.

Asian-Flavored Kale Salad

Massage the kale with dark sesame oil instead of olive oil as an option. Add a medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into narrow slices, three stalks of bok choy with leaves, sliced (or one sliced baby bok choy) plus one or two thinly sliced scallions. Dress with a sesame-ginger dressing. Optional additions include some crushed toasted peanuts or cashews, steamed or boiled and chilled corn kernels and about four ounces of baked tofu, cut into narrow strips. All recipes courtesy of Nava Atlas, author of Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life With More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes; used with permission.

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The New Healthy Cuisine

Meals on Wheels– Food Trucks

Good-to-Go Eats by Judith Fertig

atie Newell, a blogging Kansas City mother of two who fights inflammation from several autoimmune diseases, is rigorous about the fresh, unprocessed food she buys. After noticing adverse symptoms from dining at a restaurant, Newell initially thought that eating out was no longer an option for her. 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 fastfood 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

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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 Award-winning 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

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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. Entrepreneurs Ryan Wing and Aaron Prater, who also have culinary training, recently opened Sundry Market & Kitchen, in Kansas City, Missouri. In their update on a neighborhood market, they sell takeout foods like red lentil falafel and citrus beet soup. “I think people want to eat local food and better food, but they want it to be convenient,” observes Wing. “The bottom line is we want to make it simple to eat good food.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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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.

The Earth Diet Liana Werner-Gray on Simple Eating

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

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

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

iana WernerGray, 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.

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 nature, and they had slim, resilient

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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A Practical Guide to Composting Pick the Best Option for You by tracy Fernandez rysavy

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

Holding Bin

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 mix-

ture 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

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 small-

BASIC COMPOSTING TIPS by tracy Fernandez rysavy

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 degrees Fahrenheit inside the pile; use a com-

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post 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.

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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

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er 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.

Multi-Tiered Boxes

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.

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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LIFESAVING ACTS Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad by Sandra Murphy

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

How to Help

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 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

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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.”

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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.

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Make saving animals a priority. Contact legislators. Be a law-abiding consumer— don’t buy ivory or other endangeredanimal 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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make them less friendly to other children in future. Help your child interact in ways both she and the dog enjoy. A dog who’s given the relaxed, friendly greeting isn’t likely to bite because a kid pets the top of his head, but most dogs don’t like over-the-head maneuvers. You’ll see them duck away, or stand there sucking it up but not liking it. Chest scratches and side-of-neck scratches are best.

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ccording to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dog bites to children—usually involving the family dog or another dog known to the child—are a significant public health problem. Experts agree that education is the best way to reduce the risk of dog bites.

Most dogs don’t like overthe-head maneuvers. You’ll see them duck away, or stand there sucking it up but not liking it.

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are often shamed and blamed. So they make excuses for their dogs, or never quite manage to remember that their beloved pup snaps at children who bend over her.

Let’s start with you, the parent, out walking with your animal-loving kid, who wants to run up and say hi to every dog he sees. Teach your child to walk past dogs—not run, not skateboard, not do handsprings. Some dogs bark and lunge at fast-moving objects, kids included. When looking for an ideal dog to meet and greet, you may want to rule out dogs that are leaping and straining on the leash. They may be friendly, but they may also jump up and scare a child. Also avoid dogs that the owner can’t control. Look for dogs that appear most likely to enjoy the meeting and not respond with a growl or a snap to any mistake your child may make.

Ask Permission Before Petting

Asking the dog owner’s permission leaves him or her room to refuse. “May my daughter say hello to your dog?” can be answered with “I’m sorry, not right now” without embarrassing the guardian of a difficult dog. It also leaves a courteous out for someone in a hurry. Avoid questions such as “Does your dog like children?” Many people don’t read their dog’s signals well enough to know. Also, people with difficult dogs

Supervise the Greeting

Assuming the dog’s handler says, “Yes, of course,” you’ll still need to guide your child’s behavior and watch the dog. You may feel like you’re more in control if your child approaches the dog, but it’s better to let the dog approach. It buys you a greater margin of safety in case you’ve misread the dog’s signals, or in case you haven’t seen problematic signals because the dog doesn’t respond with a threat unless he’s approached. I realize this sounds as if you have to ask your child for a ton of impulse control. But a dog that’s comfortable with children and enjoys meeting them won’t make her wait for long. As the dog approaches, watch for low tail wagging, maybe with some hip wiggles. A soft, smiley expression with squinty eyes and ears back marks a sociable, relaxed mood.

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Dogs shouldn’t have to accept rough treatment, and bad experiences may

Make sure to ask before giving a treat, as many dogs have food sensitivities. Once permission is given, lay the treat in the flat of your child’s hand and guide your child to keep her hand flat as the dog takes the treat. Many perfectly nice dogs will snatch food from between fingers, so keeping a flat hand will save a lot of accidental finger nips. I’d also suggest that if your child is at all nervous, you give a treat first, or skip it. Nervous kids often bring their hands forward and then snatch them back—a good way to encourage a dog to grab the food, scaring the child and leaving him more nervous the next time he meets a dog. So many children love dogs but get little guidance on how to engage with them safely. Some dogs are relaxed and sociable, others skittish and touchy. Observation, education and communication will go a long way toward keeping your child safe. To learn more about dog behavior, visit Squidoo.com/readyerdog, WagnTrain.com (click on Training Resources and then Dog Body Language), or DoggoneSafe.com. Dr. Katie Smithson is a veterinarian at Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute (CHAI) and the mother of three young children. As a certified Doggone Safe Dog Bite Prevention educator, she speaks to children’s classes and small groups about how to stay safe around dogs. Contact her at katie_smithson@yahoo.com or 423-531-8899 to check on speaking availability.

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MYTHS Seven Common Maxims that Can Cause Harm by Leslie Perry duffy

e’ve heard them time and time again: fitness tips that guarantee we’ll meet our goals if we follow them. The truth is that some can hurt more than help. Here are seven fitness myths that are best to ignore. No pain, no gain. It’s true that what we put into our workout has a direct impact on results. However, this doesn’t mean workouts should be painful. If something hurts during exercise, try a different move instead that targets the same muscle group to see if the feeling persists; adjust the form in case improper execution is the culprit or give it a rest and return when ready. Muscle soreness can be expected after a tough workout and can persist for a day or two afterward. Try not to confuse soreness or the discomfort felt from fatigued muscles during a work-

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out with pain. In the presence of an injury, it’s often best to modify activities that contribute to the pain or refrain from workouts pending expert medical advice. “Working through the pain” might actually make things worse in the long run. Never exercise a sore muscle. Muscle soreness is a sign that the muscles are changing. It’s okay to feel sore for a day or two after a workout. If it appears that the body’s stability or ability to maintain proper form will be affected by the soreness, then wait another day. However, if soreness isn’t severe, working out may actually help to relieve it by warming the muscles and stimulating blood flow. A few good activity choices for sore muscles after lifting heavy weights the day before include light cardio, stretching, yoga and light resistance training.

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Lifting weights makes women look bulky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Building big, bulky muscles requires testosterone—and lots of it. Men typically have 20 to 30 times more testosterone than women. For women, strength training is well-known to be key in toning and sculpting muscles, maintaining healthy joints and bones, boosting metabolism and even improving mood and confidence. Don’t be afraid to pick up heavier weights. To lose a belly, crunch the abs. Yes, abdominal exercises strengthen the core muscles. However, if we carry a layer of fat on top of those muscles, the belly will remain. To lose a belly, continue regular ab work while focusing on cardio exercises, strength training moves for the whole body and eating properly. The best time to work out is in the morning. The best time to work out is whenever it fits into our schedule. The more exercise, the faster the results. Not true. When it comes to working out, an appropriate balance of hard work and rest is the best option. Overusing the body actually prevents muscles from growing, resulting in decreased strength, endurance and metabolism (i.e., caloric burn). Plus, becoming overly fatigued often leads to sloppy form, which may lead to injury. Listen to the body and rest at least one day a week or more if a break is needed. Reduce calorie intake to lose weight. The body needs enough fuel to function, especially if it is regularly working hard. Eating less is not always the answer to losing weight. If we’re not eating enough, the body may think it’s starving, which causes it to store fat instead of burning calories, so eating too infrequently or not enough can sabotage weight-loss efforts. Eating smaller, more frequent meals allows the body to metabolize calories more effectively. Leslie Perry Duffy is a FIRM workout program master instructor and entrepreneur in Columbia, SC, who contributes to Life.Gaiam.com from which this was adapted.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 How to Let God Help You: Part 5 – 10:45am at Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Unity Transformation will focus on Chapters 20-25 from How to Let God Help You by Myrtle Fillmore. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. First, third and fifth Wednesdays at The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: JudyBingham.net or 865-660-4799.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Yoga Teacher Training at Liberation Nashville – Winter/spring 200-hour Nashville Yoga Teacher Training will take place March 2-8, 13-15 and 2729; April 10-12 and 24-26; and May 4-10. Taught by Raquel Bueno and Saul David Raye. Liberation Nashville, 2907 12th Ave. S. #4, Nashville, TN. Info: 310-849-9761, LiberationNashville.com or RitamHealingArts.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. First, third and fifth Wednesdays at The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: JudyBingham.net or 865-660-4799. Write Now – 12:30-3:00pm. Creative writing workshop following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. First, third and fifth Wednesdays at The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: JudyBingham.net or 865-660-4799.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Sweat Lodge – 10:30am. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070. TN Massage Law and Professional Ethics – 1-5pm. 2 CE hours each. $50 for one or $90 for both. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr., #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144. Astrology Class – 1:45-3:45pm. Please see Radiant Light Astrology website for exact dates and class topics. Classes are held at The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology.com or 865-719-2049. Fire Ceremony – 6:45-7:45pm. Ceremonial fire is perfect for insight, releasing and transmuting what no longer serves you. Center for Peace, 880 GravesDelozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or Katy Koontz at 865-693-9845. Organic Growers School Spring Conference – March 7-8. Workshops for gardeners, farmers and “foodies” of all experience levels. Trade show, seed exchange, silent auction, children’s program. University of North Carolina-Asheville. $60 for March 7 and $55 for March 8. Registration and info: OrganicGrowersSchool.org, meredith@ organicgrowersschool.org or 828-668-2127.

Grand Opening for Contemporary Women’s Health Yoga and Wellness Studio – Classes for everyone in the family. Looking to hire yoga and fitness instructors to fill schedule. Clinic also offers Medi-Spa with aesthetics and massage, as well as obstetrics and gynecology. Contemporary Women’s Health, 10031 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville. Info: Facebook.com/cwhmedispa.com or Katie at 865-246-4733.

Write Now – 12:30-3:00pm. Creative writing workshop following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. First, third and fifth Wednesdays at The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: JudyBingham.net or 865-660-4799.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 How to Let God Help You: Part 6 – 10:45am at Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Unity Transformation will focus on Chapters 26-31 from How to Let God Help You by Myrtle Fillmore. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 9 “Live Green & Clean: Detox Your Home” – 7pm (6:30pm meet & greet). Carol Montgomery, CEO of Green Village Green, is featured speaker at monthly CHEO program. Free for members, first-time guests. $5 suggested donation for returning guests. Holiday Inn Express, 1112 Highway 321 North, Lenoir City, TN. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Write to Grow – 6:45-9pm. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. Second Tuesday evenings at The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: JudyBingham.net or 865-660-4799.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Astrology Class – 6:45-8:45pm. Please see Radiant Light Astrology website for exact dates and class topics. Classes are held at The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology.com or 865-719-2049.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Touch for Health 1 – March 14-15, 9am-6pm. 15 CE hours. $250 if paid by 2/28/15 or $300 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr., #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Sweat Lodge – 6:30pm. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Wealthy Women Retreat – times vary. 3/2022. I’ll teach you the secrets that changed my life. At this one-of-a-kind Memphis event, learn how to create packages that your clients love at price-points that honor you to receive raving client testimonies, repeat business and referrals. For more, visit LuciMcMonagle.com/Retreat or 615-763-5824. Mindfulness & Healing Weekend Retreat with Dr. Jose Malagon, MD – 6pm March20-2pm March 22. A hands-on exploration into holistic nutrition, healthy cooking, gentle movement and mindfulness in a serene setting to energize, attune and inspire the whole being. $200-$275 (instruction, meals & lodging). Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: Patty 423-626-9000 or Patty@ WellBeingCC.org. Crystalline Light Expo – 9:30am-5:30pm. Intuitive readers, alternative healers, enlightening speakers sharing their talents and abilities. Vendors include crystals, one-of-a-kind jewelry and gifts. $5 all-day admission. Rothchild Convention Center, 8807 Kingston Pk., Knoxville. Info: CrystallineLightExpo.com.

David Arms – 10am-11:30am. Topic: Physical vs. Spiritual. $25 fee. Healing sessions to follow, $50. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or Patti MacFee at 865-250-1988. Astrology Class – 1:45-3:45pm. Please see Radiant Light Astrology website for exact dates and class topics. Classes are held at The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology.com or 865-719-2049.

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Astrology Class – 1:45-3:45pm. Please see Radiant Light Astrology website for exact dates and class topics. Classes are held at The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology.com or 865-719-2049.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Immunity-Boosting Retreat – 1-4pm. A relaxing, healing afternoon of gentle yoga stretches, healthy lunch and immunity lecture. $50. RSVP required. Crystal Peace Center, 205 Court St., Maryville, TN. Info: 865-599-1485.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Free Spring Cleaning and Seasonal Threats workshop – 7pm. Learn how to use essential oils to clean naturally, treat allergy symptoms. Hemp Monkeys, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: 865-474-1340.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Presentation on EFT to reduce anxiety, phobias – 7pm (6:30pm meet & greet). Certified EFT practitioner Tammy Hardin is featured speaker at monthly CHEO program. Free for members, first-time guests. $5 suggested donation returning guests. Rarity Bay Community Center, 150 Rarity Bay Parkway, Vonore, TN. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Free Weekend Silent Retreat – 6pm March 27-2pm March 29. Includes silent sittings, dogmaless guided meditations, nature walks, a little qi kung, good food, authentic sharing. Free. Please provide and prepare one meal. Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: Patty 423-626-9000 or Patty@ WellBeingCC.org.

save the date SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Source (Kenya Walker & Vic Sorrell) – 10:45am. Nashville-based duo Source will provide special music for Unity Transformation at Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com

SATURDAY, MAY 2 Powell River Kayak and Canoe Regatta – A 12mile charity race on the beautiful Powell River in Claiborne County, TN. Prize money for 10 event categories. Starts at Well Being Conference Center. Benefits Pat Summitt Foundation. Info: Facebook. com/PowellRiverRegatta.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 Radical Gratitude Weekend Playshop – July 17-19. Will Pye, author of Blessed with a Brain Tumor, will lead “playshop” exploring the potential for joy, wisdom and gratitude despite adversity. Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: WellBeingCC.org or Patty at 423-626-9000.

FRIDAY, JULY 24 Radical Gratitude Weekend Playshop – July 24-26. Will Pye, author of Blessed with a Brain Tumor, will lead “playshop” exploring the potential for joy, wisdom and gratitude despite adversity. Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: WellBeingCC.org or Patty at 423-626-9000.

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FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in established West Knoxville complementary/alternative wellness center with professional, peaceful environment. 12 x 14 room suited for massage therapy, energy work, acupuncture, similar therapies. Furnished or unfurnished. Full- or part-time. Monthly rate. Pamela Nine, 865531-9086 or PamelaNine.com.

For Sale Comfort Craft Table for sale: Model 800 with stool, bolsters, extra side-lying & sports/therapy bolsters, top shape #3, used, good condition, asking $2500. List: $6950. Shipping not available, you must come get it in Knoxville. See pic at massageworkstn.com. Charles West, 865-694-3144.

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Tarot Workshop – 1-4 pm. Learn and practice the basics of Tarot; work on interpreting the cards and simple spreads. For beginners and intermediate students. With Theresa Richardson of the Healing Classroom, who has studied the Tarot for 30+ years. Please preregister. $35 if preregistered by March 21; $40 day of. 428 East Scott Ave, Knoxville. Info: TheresaRichardson.com.

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ongoingevents sunday Unity Transformation – 10:45 a.m. at Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, with Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath. Join us each Sunday for music, meditation and Unity teachings with practical tools for prosperous living. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com. Eckankar Center Sunday events – 11am. First Sunday of month: worship service. Second Sunday: spiritual truths for personal growth discussion. Third Sunday: book discussion, Journey of Soul by Harold Klemp. Fourth Sunday: HU Sing. Eckankar Center of Knoxville, 301 Gallaher View Rd., Ste. 226, Knoxville. Info: 865-622-7685 or Eck-Tenn.org. Circle Modern Dance Class: Ballet Barre – 1-2pm. Basic ballet class open to all levels. Socks or ballet shoes recommended. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Info: CircleModernDance.com. Circle Modern Dance Class: Modern/Contemporary Dance, Open Level Technique– 2-3:30pm. Taught by rotating core members and guest artists of CMD who will present a variety of styles and techniques. Open to anyone. Comfortable clothes; no shoes necessary. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Info: CircleModernDance.com. Circle Modern Dance Class: Improvisation – 3:30-4:30pm. Classes vary each week with a different core member to facilitate and bring new focus or improvisational structures. No dance experience necessary. Comfortable clothes; no shoes necessary. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Info: CircleModernDance.com.

monday Women’s Sacred Circle – 6:30-8pm. Every second and fourth Monday. Gather around the circle as women share, grow and support each other. Light refreshments available. $5 per class. Crystal Peace Center, 205 Court St., Maryville, TN. Info: 865-200-9582 or crystal.peace@aol.com.

tuesday 8 Move Tai Chi – 11am-noon or 6-7:15pm. Delivers physical/mental benefits in as few moves as possible. Taught by certified instructors from Clear’s Tai Chi. Clear’s Silat & Street Kung Fu, 113 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. $69 for six weeks. Info: Richard Clear or Roland Jackson, 865-379-9997 or MaryvilleTaiChi.com. Mat Pilates with Susie Kaplar – 5:30-6:30pm.

First class free, then $10 per session (half price if you bring a friend). Drop-ins welcome. Arnstein Jewish Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville. Info: Susie Kaplar, 661-803-1526. Breastfeeding Support Circle – 6pm. Lactation consultant will discuss any breastfeeding problems or questions. Moms Café-style supportive place to bring your baby to socialize with other mothers. Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk. Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: 865-588-1105 Drumming, Meditation & Channeling – 7:30-9pm. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865428-3070.

wednesday Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net. Belly Dancing at Bohemian Baby – 9:30am. Join DeLacey Ault for her new class offerings at Bohemian Baby Wednesday mornings at 9:30 or Thursday evenings at 6. One-month series $45 or single drop-in for $15 throughout January. 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Registration: 865-588-1105. Write Now – 12:30-3pm. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Creative writing workshop following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net. Energy Therapy & EFT Practitioners’ Mastermind (Live Call) – 4-5:15pm. First and third Wednesdays. Join other health & wellness Practitioners as Dr. Anne Merkel leads powerful Mastermind sessions using energy therapy to enhance your life & practice. Monthly series of two live calls, Mastermind, notes & recordings, email support: $76. Register: is.gd/PractitionerMastermind. Info: 1-877-262-2276. Circle Modern Dance Class: Modern/Contemporary Dance, Intermediate/Advanced – 6-7:30pm. Taught by rotating core members and guest artists of CMD who will present a variety of styles and techniques. Primarily intermediate but open to anyone. Comfortable clothes; no shoes necessary. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Info: CircleModernDance.com. Circle Modern Dance Class: Open Level Ballet –7:30-9pm. Basic ballet class open to all levels. Socks or ballet shoes recommended. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class

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thursday Burn, Baby Burn! – 10:30am. Kim Day Training is in store in our spacious classroom to offer mommy and baby fitness. Bring your little one to help you work away those winter blahs. $10. Dropins welcome. Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: 865-588-1105. 8 Move Tai Chi – 11am-noon or 6-7:15pm. Delivers physical/mental benefits in as few moves as possible. Taught by certified instructors from Clear’s Tai Chi. Clear’s Silat & Street Kung Fu, 113 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. $69 for six weeks. Info: Richard Clear or Roland Jackson, 865-379-9997 or MaryvilleTaiChi.com. Mat Pilates with Susie Kaplar – 5:30-6:30pm. First class free, then $8 per session (half price if you bring a friend). Drop-ins welcome. Arnstein Jewish Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville. Info: 661-803-1526 or susiekaplar@ gmail.com. Tapping for Weight Loss - 7-8pm. First of and third Thursdays. Learn how to eliminate the self sabotaging thoughts that keep you from the slim body you want. Join Instructor Nancy Allen , LMT. $7 per class. Crystal Peace Center,205 Court. St.,Maryville, TN. Info: 865-200-9582 or crystal.peace@aol.com.

friday Write Now – 9-11:30pm first and third Fridays. Creative writing workshop following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net. Gentle Yoga Flow – 11am-noon. Every first and third Friday. Stretch and strengthen; perfect for beginners as well as more experienced yoga practitioners. Instructor Jill Hawn offers modifications to suit all levels ofexperience. $10 per class. Crystal Peace Center, 205 Court St., Maryville, TN. Info: 865-200-9582 or crystal.peace@aol.com.

saturday Intuitive Readings with Theresa Richardson – Explore your options and opportunities for growth and enlightenment. Readings address work, relationships, life purpose and how to align with your most positive future. Questions welcome. Call for appointments. Info: 865-705-2525 or TheresaRichardson.com. Astrology Class – 1:45-3:45pm. Various Saturdays. Please see Radiant Light Astrology website for exact dates and class topics. Classes are

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Crystalline Light Expo Fabulous Intuitive Readers Healers & Speakers Sharing Their Talents

Great Selection of Crystals Metaphysical Jewelry and Gifts

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held at The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology.com or 865-719-2049.

weekly Intuitive Counseling Sessions with Pamela Nine – Receive relationship, life-lesson, career and life-purpose guidance and further your personal, professional and spiritual growth through professional intuitive counseling. By appointment at Nine Wellness Centre, 3113 Gose Cove Ln., Knoxville. Info and appointments: 865-531-9086, PamelaNine@msn.com, PamelaNine.com.

monthly Write to Grow – 6:45-9pm. Every second Tuesday. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net. Astrology Class – 6:45-8:45pm. Every second Thursday. Please see Radiant Light Astrology website for exact dates and class topics. Classes are held at The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology.com or 865-719-2049. Spiritual Apprenticeship Program – Advance your personal, professional and spiritual path; promote healing; develop inner awareness, intuitive and mediumship abilities through a one-onone learning experience. Available for 3- and 6-month terms. Limited-time discount. Pamela Nine, Nine Wellness Centre. Info: 865-531-9086, PamelaNine@msn.com, PamelaNine.com. monthly meeting of Holistic moms Network, Knoxville – 11am. Follow the natural path to parenting. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: Mary at 865-356-7987 or KnoxHMNLeadership@gmail.com.

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Autoimmune Coaching & Energy therapy Support Call – 4-5:15pm. Second Wednesdays. Dr. Anne Merkel shares information and solutions for people experiencing autoimmune disorders, to naturally address their condition and support healing. Free. Notes and past month recordings provided when you register at is.gd/ autoimmunegroup. Info: 1-877-262-2276.

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BIRTH CENTER

FENG SHUI FenG SHUi deSiGn

Dr. Nancy C. Canestaro 6920 Lark Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-789-5856 FengShuifyi.com Nancy helps you find health, harmony, prosperity for home/ office. With 2+ decades of experience, she will study your property and produce a report with recommendations for enhancements, remedies. Contact her about lecturing for your group.

CONSCIOUS lIVING

LiSa roSS BirtH & Women’S center 1925 Ailor Ave. • Knoxville, TN 865-524-4422 LisaRossCenter.org

Certified nurse-midwives in a nationally accredited freestanding birth center. Gynecology care, full-scope maternity and postpartum care with birth center, waterbirth and hospital delivery options. Complimentary services include breastfeeding support/lactation consultations, well-baby care and peer support.

HemP monkeyS

Amanda Keller & Amber Keirn 4928 Homberg Dr. Ste. A1 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-474-1340 Info@HempMonkeysOnline.com Hemp Monkeys is an eclectic and unique shop that specializes in hemp and bamboo clothing, hemp oil soaps, lotions, handmade jewelry, Himalayan salt lamps, and Indonesian and Balinese décor and jewelry. See ad, page 7.

ENERGY HEAlING

BODYWORK

rock and Pine HeaLinG

maSSaGeWorkS

Charles West, LMT, TFH, MAT 318 Erin Dr. #5 • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-694-3144 MassageWorksTN.com

Rev. Carol Bodeau, PhD Maryville, TN 865-233-7402 RockAndPineHealing.com

Restoring wholeness and renewing harmony for body, heart, mind, spirit. Rev. Carol Bodeau is an experienced interfaith minister and healer offering spiritual guidance, intuitive counseling, Reiki and crystal healing, wilderness quests and rites of passage.

Move better, feel better, live better. Bodywork for pain and stress relief since 1994. A c u p r e s s u r e , To u c h f o r Health® kinesiology, structural alignment, stress relief, relaxation, chair massage, cupping, Tai chi. Classes for LMTs, everyone.

ENERGY THERAPY

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Massage and Skincare Allyson Harris, LMT, LE 318 Erin Dr. #5 Knoxville, TN 37919 TheRetreatLLC.MassageTherapy.com Offering relaxation through Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and pregnancy massage. Skin care is fresh, healing and holistic. Wonderful for all skin types. Please visit website for full menu, gift certificates and appointments.

anne merkeL, Phd

Energy Psychology/Naturopathy 706-374-6460 877-262-2276 ArielaGroup.com MyEFTCoach.com Specializing in addressing autoimmune disorders and certifying health & wellness practitioners to adopt energy therapy modalities, Dr. Anne Merkel assists you by phone, in person, and via numerous online self-study packages, leading you to conscious transformation, wellness, release of trauma.

GREEN DRY ClEANERS croWn cLeanerS

9409 Northshore Dr. • Knoxville, TN 37922 865-539-6040 6300 Kingston Pk. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-584-7464 CrownCleaners.com More than 40 years as Knoxville’s premier dry cleaners. Traditional customer service meets state-of-the-art technology. Eco-friendly dry cleaning equipment and solutions produce superior results. Register online for free pickup/delivery of dry cleaning, laundry, alterations. See ad, page 13.

HEAlTH FOODS & NUTRITION eVerytHinG mUSHroomS

1004 Sevier Ave. • Knoxville, TN 37920 865-329-7566 Info@EverythingMushrooms.com EverythingMushrooms.com Complete mushroom s u p p l y, g i f t s a n d r e s o u r c e c e n t e r. Gourmet mushroom foods, mushroom logs, books and much more. For workshops, check website or call for current schedule. See ad, page 32.

HOlISTIC HEAlTH CARE cHeo oF Greater knoXViLLe area Non-Profit Complementary Holistic Information Organization PO Box 22511 • Knoxville, TN 37933 423-884-6031 CheoKnox.org

The people who influence you are the people who believe in you. ~Henry Drummond natural awakenings

Discover your options for wellness using holistic and integrative approaches. Free Holistic Resource Directory available. Monthly educational programs 7pm every second Monday (Knoxville) and fourth Wednesday (Loudon/Monroe). Meet & Greet at 6:30pm. Details at CheoKnox.org

March 2015

HOlISTIC HEAlTH CARE

RECYClING

cryStaL Peace center

Hidden GemS recycLinG

205 Court St. Maryville, TN 37804 865-200-9582 crystal.peace@aol.com CrystalPeaceCenter.com

2810 Hoitt Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917 865-742-1151 HiddenGemsRecycling.com

The Crystal Peace Center (CPC) offers a variety of alternative healing services, classes, pathways for progression, and tools of empowerment to support your spiritual and personal growth. Contact the CPC to schedule a wellness assessment/treatment. See ad, page 14.

Offering commercial and residential recycling of Styrofoam packaging. Drop-off and pick-up services offered. See website for details. Serving Knoxville and surrounding communities.

RETREAT CENTERS

INTUITIVE COUNSElING

WeLL BeinG conFerence center

nine WeLLneSS centre

Don Oakley & Patty Bottari Oakley, Directors Tazewell, TN 37879 423-626-9000 WellBeingCC.org

Pamela Nine, PhD 3113 Gose Cove Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37931 865-531-9086 PamelaNine@msn.com PamelaNine.com Pamela Nine, PhD, owner of Nine Wellness Centre, is an internationally recognized professional intuitive counselor and educator with 25+ years’ experience. Services include spiritual apprenticeship program, educational courses, life and business coaching, and personal and telephone intuitive counseling by appointment.

Hour north of Knoxville,160 acres surrounded by 2½ miles of Powell River. Perfect for quiet getaway, vacation, group event, retreat, workshop. Our mission is promoting mind/ body wellness, harmony with nature. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit. See ad, page 13.

SAlONS & SPAS tHe totaL WorkS SaLon & SPa Rebecca Cowan, Salon Manager 120 S. Peters Rd. Ste. 18 Knoxville, TN 37932 bctotalworks@gmail.com

readinGS and reiki

Theresa Richardson 428 East Scott Ave, Suite 104 Knoxville, TN, 37917 865-705-2525 Info@TheresaRichardson.com TheresaRichardson.com Theresa is an intuitive healer/ teacher whose services include readings, Reiki sessions and a variety of classes. Her intention is to facilitate transformation and alignment with the soul’s wisdom. In-person, phone or long-distance healing sessions available.

The Total Works carries all-natural lines including Aveda, All-Nutrient (gluten-free), Moroccanoil and Osmosis. Licensed professionals provide beautiful, relaxing services to make clients feel stress-free and valued.

SOUND HEAlING ceLeStiaL HarmonicS Mebbie Jackson 865-679-9642 Mebane8@mac.com

NATURAl PRODUCTS natUraL treaSUre 620 Cedar Ln., Apt. 7 865-964-2897 NaturalTreasure.biz

Detoxification and skin-care products; foot detox patches; Dr. Gordshell’s Skin Cream and salves.

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Acutonics is a healing modality that uses tuning forks on acupuncture points to facilitate a healing response in the body. Clients report a strong release of tension and stress from the body after each session. See ad, page 2.

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SPIRITUAl CENTERS tHe center For Peace 880 Graves-Delozier Rd. Seymour, TN 37865 865-428-3070 CenterForPeace.us

Aholistic spiritual center applying ancient wisdom traditions such a s c e r e m o n y, dance, shamanic practice, sweat lodges, meditation, chanting and prayer in the modern world. See ad, page 11.

oaSiS inStitUte: a center For attitUdinaL HeaLinG Stephen Anthony, Executive Director 4928 Homberg Dr. Ste. A-4 Knoxville, TN 37919-5100 865-588-7707 OasisInstitute@OasisInstitute.org OasisInstitute.org

OASIS Institute is a nonsectarian, nonprofit spiritual organization established in 1995. Our mission is to provide a meeting place for groups that will facilitate the well-being of people of all backgrounds.

Unity tranSFormation

Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath 865-809-5207 UnityTransformation@gmail.com UnityTransformation.org Sunday morning and midweek activities. Host of the internet “radio” broadcast “Hooked on Classics” through UnityOnlineRadio.org. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries. See ad, page 16.

WEIGHT lOSS SaBa aSSociateS

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