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e usually use this space to chat with our readers, but we recently received some strong (and excellent) feedback from Overton Lea of Lea’s Natural Health Solutions concerning a global news brief in our September issue. (The brief was written by the editors at Natural Awakenings’ corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida, who provide the magazine’s non-local content.) With Overton’s permission, we are publishing his letter, and our response, for two reasons: first, to allay the concerns of other readers who might have interpreted the news brief similarly; and second, to encourage all our readers to send us their feedback—positive or negative—whenever they feel the urge. We’re big believers in constructive conversation, which helps us move forward as a community.

Letter to the Publishers: I just looked at the latest issue of Natural Awakenings and was surprised at the GMO article on page 12. Neutrality on the issue would have been preferable to support of the concept. These comments from NA are very disappointing. The gist of the article is that more GMO is being planted because farmers consider GMO more profitable. Even if individual farmers are responding to their personal economic interest, that is not sufficient reason to support GMO. My understanding is that GMO is not more economical—the farmer has to buy seed every year (he cannot use what the GMO plant provides), he uses more herbicide because he can do it without harming the crop, he has to use an increasing amount of herbicide as weeds become resistant, the runoff of this increased pesticide into our waterways is an increased external cost paid by society, and the farmer has essentially become a wholly owned subsidiary of Monsanto. What does Monsanto do as weeds become predominately resistant—formulate a new GMO? And then there are the concerns about GMO plants’ interaction with the environment (vegetable and animal). There also is concern about the ultimate effects on the human digestive system, as well as the effects on overall body health and nutrition. You know all this. So does NA. This article does not fit with the banner on the cover, Healthy Living Healthy Planet. Did space not allow at least a balanced article? Free speech is guaranteed, and I have no problem with NA stating their position. I am not interested in financing this point of view, however. There is irony in the position of the NA ad stating that October is NA’s “sustainable communities edition.” GMO is the opposite of sustainability. Please express my opinion to the appropriate people. I hope that there are others who express their opinions on this issue.

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Response from NAPC national editor: This was not an endorsement of GMO-seed, which NA regularly lobbies and rails against. It was reporting on a fact and pointing out another dimension of the sizeable challenge faced by anti-GMO forces. We could have editorialized, but we don’t like to change the news we’re reporting on. We regret if it was read otherwise. Maybe the two-word header could have read GMO Threat or some such to clarify our position. Best,

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newsbriefs CHEO Talks Spine Health, Meditation in October

n October, the Knoxville chapter of CHEO—the Complementary Health Education Organization—will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a special program, “Corrective Exercises to Save Your Spine,” presented by Paul Kelly, an internationally recognized instructor in advanced myoskeletal alignment. The monthly program of the LoudonMonroe chapter of CHEO will feature Rev. Becky Rhines speaking on “Meditation for Everyone.” All CHEO programs are open to the public. Kelly’s presentation, which will take the place of the Knoxville group’s regular monthly program, will be held October 12 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at The Temple Human Performance at North Shore Town Center (second floor), 2099 Thunderhead Road, Knoxville. It will be preceded by a 2:30 p.m. meet and greet. Kelly will present the latest research on strategies for treating spinal dysfunction disorders and will lead the audience in a series of simple corrective exercises to promote spine health for life. Attendees should dress comfortably and be ready to participate. Rhines’ presentation will be held October 22 at 7 p.m., preceded by a 6:30 p.m. meet and greet. “Meditation includes a wide variety of practices and techniques to aid in relaxation; build internal energy; and help develop compassion, love, patience, generosity and forgiveness,” Rhines says. She will explain how meditation can help with a variety of conditions, from allergies and cancer to anxiety disorders and substance abuse, and she will lead the audience in simple meditation techniques. The location is Rarity Bay Activity Community Center, 150 Rarity Bay Parkway, Vonore, TN. CHEO programs are free to members and first-time guests, with a $5 suggested donation for returning guests. For more information, visit CHEOKnox.org. See resource listing page 29.

Stress Reduction Helps Prevent, Heal Illness

Linda Lea

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ver noticed that when people go through months or years of stress, they seem to age accordingly? There’s a physiological reason for this phenomenon, says Linda Lea of Lea’s Natural Health Solutions LLC. “Stress, and the thought processes that go with it, age us physically and emotionally,” she says. “It is scientific fact that 75 to 95 percent of the illnesses we experience are a result of our thoughts and beliefs. NaturallyKnoxville.com

We are actually in an epidemic of toxic emotions, and this is all connected to what we believe.” There are medical as well as intellectual reasons to forgive our old hurts and calm our anxieties, Lea says. “Research shows that fear triggers more than 1,400 known physical and chemical responses and activates more than 30 different hormones,” she says. “Toxic waste generated by toxic thoughts causes illnesses like diabetes, cancer, asthma, skin problems and allergies, to name just a few. Consciously controlling your thought life and getting to the disempowering beliefs helps you heal on all levels.” As co-owner of Lea’s NHS, Linda Lea offers programs designed to help people get to the spiritual and emotional roots of their physical symptoms. A registered certified reflexologist, certified clinical aromatherapist and certified lymphatic therapist, Lea is also a Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry practitioner and an emotional empowerment and spiritual maturity facilitator. She has written a book, Fruit of the Spirit: The Kingdom of Heaven Within (available in print at Lea’s NHS and Barnes & Noble or as an ebook from Amazon) and shares her teachings on emotional and spiritual healing at CupOfTeaWithLindaLea.blogspot.com. Lea’s NHS is located at 620 N. Campbell Station Rd. #23, Farragut, TN. For more information, call 865-966-1509 or visit LeasNHS.com. See ad page 17.

CFP Presents “That Energy Guy”

n October 11, the Center for Peace—a holistic, nondenominational spiritual center located in Seymour, Tennessee—is hosting “That Energy Guy,” David Arms, speaking on “Life Lessons versus Life Mishaps.” His presentation is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. and will be followed by individual healing sessions. “We come here to this existence to learn lessons and grow closer to our creator,” Arms says. “Lessons are set into our path to assist us in achieving many things, but mostly our life purpose. Life mishaps just happen due to things we don’t understand about how we create our lives. They can teach us things to help us in our existence, but they were not intentionally put into our paths for a reason. These are things we have created or we have allowed to be created for ourselves.” The cost to attend the presentation is $25. Individual sessions of 45-60 minutes are $50. Arms requests that individual sessions be scheduled in advance if possible. The Center for Peace is located at 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., about 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville. For more information, contact Patti MacFee at 865-250-1988 or hollisticwellnessalignment@yahoo.com, or visit CenterForPeace. us. See ad page 11.

Unity Transformation Changes Sunday Morning Location

tarting on October 5, Whammy (soon to be Open Chord) at 8502 Kingston Pike will become the regular, ongoing Sunday morning meeting location for Unity Transformation. This venue is located directly across the street from Books-A-Million and Sonic. “Many aspects drew us to this new location,” says Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath of Unity Transformation. “First, our open, welcoming philosophy resonates with the Open Chord theme. Open Chord promotes a family-friendly music venue and coffeehouse as well as a music school. This new location also offers us an excellent opportunity to develop the ministry’s rockin’, reverent music program. We encourage everyone to arrive early each Sunday to enjoy Open Chord’s coffee and bagels.” Unity offers practical teachings to help people live healthy, prosperous and meaningful lives, Gilbreath says. “We help people have a stronger connection to God every day,” she says. “We help them discover and live their spiritual purpose and potential. Unity was founded on prayer and healing, and we work to make a positive difference in the world.” Unity Transformation, recently branded through Unity Worldwide Ministries, meets every Sunday at 10:55 a.m. at Open Chord. 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 14.

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Oncology Esthetics at Total Works Salon

he Total Works Salon Spa now offers oncology esthetics for clients who are going through radiation and chemotherapy treatments and want their sensitive skin to feel better but are worried about harsh chemicals. “An oncologist esthetician know how to approach your skin using safe and beneficial ingredients in a properly sanitized room,” says lead esthetician Jessica Halliwell, who is licensed in the technique. “The oncology facial rebuilds the skin’s moisture barrier, balances out its pH level, and much more.” All facials begin with a consultation to assess the client’s skin and determine the best way to improve skin health. Clients can enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, fruit water, wine and snacks and have access to the spa’s dry sauna or showers. “Our staff’s main goal is to provide clients with the highest quality customer service,” Halliwell says. “Taking into consideration the expenses that come from undergoing treatments, we charge just $40 for a full-hour oncology facial. Our clients leave the spa not only relaxed but feeling healthier and armed with the knowledge of how to take care of their skin.” Halliwell received her certification from the Skincare Therapy Institute in Atlanta. At The Total Works she uses only Oncology Aesthetic Approved Skincare by Osmosis, such as Osmosis Enzyme Cleanser, Quench Intense Moisturizer, Apple Organic Mask Treatment and Refresh P.M. for the eyes. The Osmosis line includes products to enhance all skin types, she says. The Total Works is located at 120 S Peters Rd., Knoxville. For an appointment, call 865-690-5654. See ad, page ??

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

Doable Renewables

Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future Stanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology. The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit. “The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes. The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydrogen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. High-temperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion. Transmission lines carrying energy between states or countries will prove one of the greatest challenges. With natural energy sources, electricity needs to be more mobile, so that when there’s no sun or wind, a city or country can import the energy it needs. The biggest problem is which companies should pay to build and maintain the lines. Source: SingularityHub.com

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Renewables Gain Ground Worldwide Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council. Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations. In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months. China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards. In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways. Primary Source: Earth Policy Institute

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Energy Efficiency Improves Family Health

esearch from Columbia, Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. The researchers studied 248 households in New York City, Boston and Chicago that underwent energy conservation improvements by trained energy efficiency professionals, including installing insulation and heating equipment and improving ventilation. After the improvements, subjects reported reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent). Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes. A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 households that installed energy-efficient heating systems. Children in these homes experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents.

Water Fluoridation Gets Another Thumbs-Down

n extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption. The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption. The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.

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Nature, Silence and Comfort at Well Being Conference Center

ive years ago, when Don Oakley brant presence of nature contributed to and Patty Bottari decided to build the experience of their retreat or worka spiritual retreat center inside a shop there. “The way the river wraps two-and-a-half-mile bend in the Powell around the property creates a sense of River, the tranquil beauty of the place sanctuary,” she says. “Generally, the immediately suggested a name: Well only sounds you hear are birdsongs, Being Conference Center. leaves moving in the breeze, or maybe “When there is a sense of wellthe snort of a startled deer. The outer being, life feels good and seems to flow silence supports the inner silence.” without effort,” Oakley explains. “There is a peaceful connection with our own A Place for Peace, Health body-mind, with our family and friends, She says Well Being Conference Center and with the world was created as a at large. It’s like “The way the river wraps place where people happiness, but could enjoy the without the transi- around the property creates important things in tory giddiness. Our a sense of sanctuary. The life: “healthy food, goal is to create a outer silence supports the healthy body, a venue and propeaceful mind and a grams that support inner silence.” sustainable associathat recognition for tion with the natural our guests.” world around us.” Oakley and The center Bottari live on includes cabins suitsite as the center’s able for a romantic full-time managers weekend getaway and directors, and or a family vacaBottari says visitors tion; they sleep up often remark on to 28 people. The how much the vi-

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center’s conference building is suitable for groups of up to 50, with an airconditioned meeting room, commercial kitchen and dining room—“your cooks or ours,” Oakley says. “We should mention that the cabins are very comfortable, but are intended as a respite from the busy world and have no Wi-Fi, pool tables, phones or TVs.” Anyone can use the facilities at Well Being Conference Center, Bottari says. “We’ve had family reunions, meditation and yoga retreats, a 4-H Club conference, a Girl Scout field day, honey bee workshops, art workshops, corporate strategy sessions, church picnics, even a wedding,” she says. “And speaking of weddings, Don and I were married on top of the hill six years ago, so it’s a very special place for us in many ways.” “Yes, indeed,” Oakley adds. “One of the joys for us is to meet so many remarkable people from Tennessee and from all over the world. Last spring we met Will Pye at a conference here, and I was fortunate enough to talk him into returning to offer a weekend ‘playshop’ based on his new book, Blessed with a Brain Tumor.” Pye’s workshop will be held October 10-12. (For details, see the Natural Awakenings Calendar of Events, page 24.)

Working with Nature Oakley says he and Bottari have undertaken several projects over the past five years, including establishing a one-acre organic vegetable garden and orchard in which they also keep chickens, raise non-GMO corn for the chickens, and keep guineas to eat the bugs. They also built a honeybee demonstration garden with six hives and some 30 varieties of bee-friendly flowers and flowering shrubs. “I believe that healthy soil makes healthy plants which, when eaten, make healthy bodies,” Oakley says. Since 2010, the center has supported Lincoln Memorial University’s aquatic research in the Powell River, hosting three or four student interns each summer. “We’re not serious bird-watchers,

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Inner peace through ancient wisdom but we’ve identified 59 species of birds on the property and have enjoyed the herons, otters, beaver and turtles that we see in the river,” Bottari says. “Since we don’t allow hunting, deer are often seen grazing in the pasture and no longer run away in fear.”

A Destination and a Journey The couple established Well Being Conference Center as a retirement project and the culmination of their parallel spiritual journeys, Oakley says. “We’ve both been on the spiritual path for a long time,” he says. “Patty has worked for, and travelled with, both [author] Byron Katie and [spiritual teacher] Adyashanti. I’ve always been fascinated with the fundamental question of ‘What is life, and how does one live it in a sensible and meaningful manner?’ The Well Being Conference Center is both a lifestyle which hopes to respond to those questions and a place which aspires to offer others a setting to inquire deeply into their own being.” Oakley pauses, then adds with a laugh, “And it’s more fun than lying on a beach somewhere!” Well Being Conference Center is owned and operated by Well Being Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It is located in Tazewell, TN, about an hour north of Knoxville. To schedule a getaway weekend or a group event, contact Patty Bottari at Patty@ WellBeingCC.org or 423-626-9000, or visit WellBeing CC.org. See ad Don Oakley and Patty Bottari page 19.

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CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald

oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

Rethinking Redevelopment A sustainable, or “eco”-city, generally runs on clean and renewable energy, reducing pollution and other eco-

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logical footprints, rather than on fossil fuels. Along with building entire ecocities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are

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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

Friendly Neighborhoods Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or

nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum. The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

Upgraded Transportation With America’s roads increasingly clogged with pollution-spewing vehicles, urban planners in most larger U.S. cities are overseeing the expansion of subway and light rail systems, revamped street car systems and even ferry and water taxi services in some places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from four New Eng-

New York City residents taking an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden. ~ Charles Montgomery, Happy City land states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined California in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of noor low-emission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could hit the streets by 2025. Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and online app-centric taxi services

are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth. Boston’s Hubway bikesharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for lowincome residents. One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and community groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages. Coastal cities, for example, are grappling with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure. Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central locations, architects substitute invitingly light

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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike. Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobile-centric downtown area. Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.

Clean Energy The ways we make and use energy are currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar cooperatives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using computer algorithms map the solar production potential of virtually every rooftop in the country. However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly

becoming part of the new normal, they are only part of the energy revolution just getting started. In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

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What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given

way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

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which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —old-fashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains— taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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You frequently speak to the topic of integrative health and happiness. How does your book, Spontaneous Happiness, reflect that? For a long time, I’ve wanted to see an integrative movement start in psychology and psychiatry. It’s another field that has become dependent on drugs and is not functioning all that well to help people. There are so many more things that people need to know about maintaining emotional wellness, I think the wisdom of taking an integrative approach here is obvious.

Your presentation will take place soon after the recent passing of actor and comedian Robin Williams, which may bring about a more informed awareness of mental health. Why do you think there is such an increase in the incidence of depression? There are many reasons for it, includ-

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atural Awakenings had the opportunity to pose progressive healthcare-related questions to Dr. Andrew Weil, world-renowned author, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and clinical professor of internal medicine at the University of Arizona, on the eve of the sixth biennial Symposium of Integrative Medicine Professionals, to be held October 13 to 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He will be the keynote speaker.

With diet being such a major component in affecting our emotional state of mind, what role does an anti-inflammatory diet play? There is a new body of research linking inflammation with depression that I find fascinating. The fact that the mainstream diet promotes inflammation is why I believe there may be a dietary correlation with the rise of depression in our population.

If someone suffers from depression, would you say the steps recommended in Spontaneous Happiness are a proactive approach or an addition to management through medication? I share information about how to wean off of medication. I’d say the book is primary; for people with mild-to-moderate depression, I would follow the information there first. For people with severe depression, it may be necessary to give antidepressant drugs, but I think that they should be used for a limited period,

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a maximum of one year. You should then be working to find other ways to manage the depression. There is specific information about what to do if you are on medication and how to wean off of it carefully and start these other methods.

Do you feel that the increase in diabetes in the U.S., particularly its onset in early childhood, is another major problem? Yes, it’s a big concern. I think this is mostly due to the way we’ve changed the food we eat; diet is a hugely influencing factor, especially the greatly increased consumption of sugar, sweetened beverages and products made with flour and refined carbohydrates.

How can integrative medicine lower Americans’ healthcare costs? Integrative medicine can help reduce costs in two ways. First, by shifting the focus of health care onto health promotion and prevention, rather than disease management. Most of the diseases we are trying to manage today are lifestyle related. This is where integrative medicine shines. Second, by bringing into the mainstream treatments that are not dependent on expensive technology, and I include pharmaceutical drugs in this category. I think we’re going to be forced to change our dysfunctional approach by economic necessity, because the current healthcare system is not sustainable. Integrative medicine is in a perfect position to do that because of its emphasis on lifestyle medicine. Integrative medicine is also teaching healthcare practitioners to use inexpensive, lowtech methods of managing common diseases. Both economic drivers will help reshape mainstream medicine.

What influence can the public have in supporting such a shift? Our dysfunctional healthcare system is generating rivers of money flowing into very few pockets. Those are the pockets of big pharmaceutical companies, medical devices manufacturers and big insurers; interests that control legisla-

tors. So, I don’t think any real change is going to come from the government. The only real change will come from a grassroots movement to change the politics of all of this. Demand that insurers cover the treatments you want. Seek out integrative practitioners. Tell health practitioners you work with that integrative education is available and urge them to get up to speed in those areas. Raise your own awareness of the extent that the powerful lobbies now influence the system and why we need to see a sweeping political change.

You offer several programs through the University of Arizona such as a four-year degree, a two-year fellowship for medical doctors and programs for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. What are the benefits of adding integrative medicine to one’s practice? I think it’s what patients want and it makes the practice of medicine much more enjoyable. Many practitioners realize that they don’t have the knowledge their patients want; for instance, informed counsel about diet or uses of alternative medicine. This is a way they can gain knowledge they didn’t get in their conventional medical training. We’ve graduated more than 1,000 physicians over 10 years, supporting a robust and growing community of likeminded practitioners that stay in touch and support each other. We’re eventually hoping that we can get integrative training into all residencies. Whether you go to a dermatologist, pediatrician, gastroenterologist or psychiatrist, that doctor will have had basic training in nutrition, mind/body interactions, herbal medicine and all the rest that is now left out. We’ve also begun a program in lifestyle medicine that’s open to all kinds of practitioners, from registered dietitians to psychologists.

What reforms would you like to see in the current U.S. healthcare system? We need to change priorities for reim-

bursement that favor integrative medicine. At the moment, we happily pay for drugs and tests. We don’t pay for a doctor to sit with and counsel a person about diet or teach them breathing exercises. I would like to see a new kind of institution come into being that I call a healing center, where people could go for lifestyle education and management of common illnesses—somewhere between a spa and a clinic. Stays in these would be reimbursed by insurance, similar to how it’s done in Europe. Beyond that, I think it’s unconscionable that the

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What do you believe is the most important environmental challenge we currently face? Hands down, global warming and the associated disruption of Earth’s operating systems is the biggest risk that we run right now. If we continue to get this wrong—and right now we’re not getting it right—it’s going to destroy the ability of our civilization to proceed as it has been. Everything else operates within the envelope of the environment. There’s no food, economy, family or anything else good if we don’t have a habitable planet. NaturallyKnoxville.com

As Living on Earth approaches its silver anniversary, what stands out to you as having changed the most over the years? One thing that is new and important is an understanding of the power of coal to disrupt the climate. Massachusetts Institute of Technology research shows that using natural gas energy has about three-quarters of the impact of coal over its lifetime, and work at other universities and government agencies supports that finding. Another way to put this is that coal shoots at the environment with four bullets while natural gas does it with three. It also raises serious questions about whether we should be making massive infrastructure changes

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How much does listener feedback and interaction influence your selection of topics? When we launched the program, surveys showed that only 14 percent of the public cared about the question of global warming, which means 86 percent didn’t care, but we thought the story was important and stuck with it. People do care about their health, so we pay a lot of attention to environmental health stories, particularly eco-systems that support healthy living, from clean water to the vital roles of forests to the toxic risks we run from certain manmade chemicals. That’s really important to people, and listeners are quite vocal on such subjects. There’s a phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” If we just relied on listeners to tell us what we should tell them, we wouldn’t be educating them. On the other hand, it’s equally important to cover what listeners are curious about, because they can also educate us. It’s a two-way street. Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance writer, editor and contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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tarting today, we can experience life as a naturally unfolding expression of our vision and realize the contribution we are here to make. Living a truly good and purposeful life becomes as natural as breathing as we shift into a new paradigm based on the four tools of connect, listen, trust and act. In most people’s current paradigm, the limited and limiting human mind will shape and drive our day-to-day actions whenever we allow it to. When we buy into it, it becomes our automatic truth, organizing our energy around fears for survival. Everything changes when we stop focusing primarily on what we need to do in order to function and survive. Instead, by realizing that our essence is energy, we gain powerful access to our ability to separate the human mind’s chatter from our higher consciousness, shifting us into a new relationship with who we are. That’s where we can now go for the answers that are unique to us and aligned with our true journey and purpose. Connect. The initiating step of seeing

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Summer into Fall

Changes Outside Should Be Mirrored Inside

From December 7 through January 4: The NE has abundant and sexy energy this month, so this sector would be a great place to snuggle with your honey on a chilly night; add a little red to enhance the effect. Red also makes a great holiday accent. The North could have issues with robbery or loss; add some red here, too. Metal goes in the NW, SW, South and East; add a little red in the SW, also. The SE could be a good bedroom or a calm place to spend time; add some water or blue.

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an’t you just sense it—the smell of falling leaves and that everso-slight crispness in the air that signals the coming of autumn? As the weather changes, it’s time to mirror these changes inside your home as well. Life just seems to flow better when we follow nature’s signals. This is, in essence, feng shui—or “doing the right thing, at the right time, in the right place,” in the words of Richard Ashworth, author of The Feng Shui Diaries. To help you identify these shifting fall energy patterns, I’ve noted some of the best and worst energies for the end of the year and suggested remedies or enhancements for all the areas in your home. To begin the process, draw a ninesquare grid over a floor plan of your home and note the compass orientation for each sector (North, South, East, West, and SE, NE, NW, SW). Here’s a general rule for the rest of 2014: don’t trigger calamities or health issues by disturbing the soil outside or renovating the structure (inside or out) in the due-North or due-South orientations. Below are some autumn recommendations for places to spend time in your home and corresponding remedies. Pluses are beneficial energies; minuses are detrimental ones.

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pletely avoid the SW, where serious illness resides. For example, recuperating from an illness in a bedroom in the NW sector would not encourage recovery.

Here’s a general rule for the rest of 2014: don’t disturb the soil outside or renovate (inside or out) in the due-North or dueSouth orientations. Beginning October 8: First, determine the areas of your home where you sleep, work or spend more than a couple of hours a day. If possible, sleep or spend time in the + areas, and avoid the – areas. The SE sector of any building is typically good for work and abundance, particularly in October. The South sector has energy for healing and feeling good. The West sector could bring up arguments, so no heavy discussions there, please. There’s potential for food poisoning in the NW—don’t dine there. Actually, avoid spending time in the NW sector of your home for the rest of the year, if possible. Beginning November 7: The South sector is financially viable and brings happy times. Add a little fire or red in this location. In November, the North is a good place to study or work, but the West and East sectors are argumentative. Add a little fire/red in the East and wavy blue or black patterns in the West to limit arguing or metal injuries. These areas are not good locations for a serious family discussion or a review of holiday finances. In November, com-

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It’s a Top-Ranked Superstar Fruit by Tania Melkonian

utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples—is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxida-

tion produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised. There is nothing to prevent a surge or fire.” This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised. When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and accelerated aging. Foods high in antioxidants, like the apple, help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues. Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet.

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So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital. With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked. Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels. “Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization. Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/ foodnews/list.php). That’s yet another sound reason, along with better taste and nutrition, to go organic.

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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.” It helps to know that imperfectlooking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit. By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.

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This sweet treat contains so many favorite fall flavors, you are sure to enjoy every last bite. Ingredients 2 large eggs 1⁄4 cup canola oil 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar 3 Granny Smith apples, quartered and cored 1 tsp vanilla extract 1⁄2 tsp kosher or sea salt 1⁄4 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour 1⁄2 tsp baking powder 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour Nutritional information Servings 12.0 Sodium 235 mg Serving Size 1 slice Carbohydrates 30 g Calories 175 Fiber 2 g Fat 5.5 g Sugar 17.5 g Saturated Fat 0.5 g Protein 3 g Cholesterol 35 mg Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-x-5inch loaf pan; set aside. Add eggs, oil, 1½ apples, vanilla extract, and sugar to WildSide jar. Secure lid and select “Whole Juice.” Add remaining 1½ apples and secure lid. Press “Pulse” 5–6 times. Add salt, cloves, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, whole wheat flour, and all-purpose flour. Secure lid and pulse 5–6 times or until flour is incorporated; do not overblend.

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Heat a skillet on medium heat. Melt 3 Tbsp of butter and drop in sage leaves. Allow butter to bubble, not burn.

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Drop apple wedges in and stir, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until apples are slightly soft. Remove apple mixture from heat. Remove sage leaves. Use 1 Tbsp butter to grease a 9-inch springform pan, deep baking dish or Dutch oven. Arrange 1/3 of bread in a layer on the bottom. Sprinkle ¼ of grated cheese on top. Spoon 1/3 of apple mixture on top. Repeat twice. Pour egg mixture on top.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Fire Ceremony – 6:45-7:45pm. This focused meditation on a ceremonial fire is perfect for introspection, insight, releasing and transmuting what no longer serves you. Center for Peace, 880 GravesDelozier Rd., Seymour. Info: CenterForPeace.us or Katy Koontz at 865-693-9845. Radical Gratitude – 7-8:30pm. Will Pye, author of Blessed with a Brain Tumor, presents an interactive evening exploring the potential for joy and gratitude in the face of adversity. Suggested donation $5. Oasis Institute, 8606 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: patty@wellbeingcc.org or 423-626-9000.

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past month recordings provided when you register at is.gd/autoimmunegroup. Info: 1-877-262-2276. Full Moon Ceremony – 6pm. Celebrate the full moon in Aries as a time to discover and deepen authentic self-expression. Meditate and share with others as we create an individual and group reality of love, light and joy, and an abundance of good for all. 428 E. Scott Ave., Knoxville. RSVP to Theresa Richardson: 865-705-2525 or Theresa Richardson.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 Astrology Class – 6:45 - 8:45pm. Please see website for exact dates and class topics. The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology.com or 865-719-2049.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Radical Gratitude Weekend Playshop – 5pm Oct. 10-1 pm Oct. 12. Will Pye, author of Blessed with a Brain Tumor, will lead a “playshop” exploring the potential for joy, wisdom and gratitude despite adversity. Cost: $220-280 includes meals and lodging at Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: WellBeingCC.org/events or Patty, 423626-9000.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 David Arms presentation – 10-11:30am. Life lessons vs. life mishaps: learn the difference. Presentation: $25. Healing sessions afterwards: $50. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: Patti MacFee 865-250-1988.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 “Corrective Exercises to Save Your Spine” – 3-5:30pm (2:30pm meet & greet). Paul Kelly, expert in advanced myoskeletal alignment, is featured speaker at special fifth anniversary program of CHEO. The Temple Human Performance, North Shore Town Center (2nd floor), 2099 Thunderhead Rd., Knoxville. Open to public. Free guests/firsttime members. $5 donation returning guests. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Write to Grow – 6:45-9pm. 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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. 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. Write Now – 12:30-3pm. 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. 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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Sweat Lodge – 6:30-10pm. 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.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Touch for Health 3 – Oct. 18-19, 9am-6pm. 16 CE hours. $250 if paid by 10/06/14 or $300 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr., #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Free “Learn to Meditate” Workshop – 2-3pm. Create personal meditations to reduce stress, worry, fear, anger. Relieve sleep & weight issues. Ease healing. Control substance abuse. Learn to practice contentment & tranquility, being, knowing & seeing. Emporium Center, Black Box Room, 301 Gay St., Knoxville. Info: 865-851-9535.

save the date SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Touch for Health 4 – Nov. 1-2, 9am-6pm. 16 CE hours. $250 if paid by 10/20/14 or $300 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr., #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Acupressure for Stress – 9am-6pm. 8 CE hours. $125 if paid by 10/27/14 or $150 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr., #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Chair Massage – 9am-6pm. 8 CE hours. $125 if paid by 10/27/14 or $150 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr., #5, Knoxville. Info: Massage WorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 TN Massage Law and Practice Management: Documentation – 6-10pm. 2 CE hours each. $40 for one if paid by 10/27/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 10/27/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Female Brain and Hormones – Noon-5pm. Explore mind-body connections, healing techniques, self-care through women’s life phases; recognize yours and your clients’. Instructor Linda McCrea. 5 CEs (NCBTMB). $80 until Oct. 8; $90 thereafter. Massageworks, Knoxville. Register and info: OneBodyTouchworks.com or 704-968-2145.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Get to the Point – Nov. 15-16, 9am-6pm. Learn system of identifying and stimulating reflex points to facilitate organ balances and lymphatic drainage. Instructor Linda McCrea.16 CEs (NCBTMB). $260 until Oct. 8; $300 thereafter. Massageworks, Knoxville. Register and info: OneBodyTouchworks. com or 704-968-2145.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Ear, Hand and Foot Acupressure – Nov. 22-23, 9am-6pm. 16 CE hours each. $250 if paid by 11/10/14 or $300 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTN. com or 865-694-3144.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 “Meditation for Everyone” – 7pm (6:30pm meet & greet). Rev. Becky Rhines will explain how meditation helps with a variety of physical, emotional conditions. Includes meditation demonstration. Rarity Bay Activity Community Center, 150 Rarity Bay Pkwy., Vonore, TN. Open to public. Free guests/ first-time members. $5 donation returning guests. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 First of 4-week free “Learn to Meditate” series – 2-3pm. Also Nov. 2, 9 & 16. Each week covers different types of meditation: physical, emotional, mental, self, visualization, projection. Drop-ins welcome. Emporium Center, Black Box Room, 301 Gay St., Knoxville. Info: 865-851-9535.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. 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. Write Now – 12:30-3pm. 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 Bonus TAPshop (Live Call) – 4-5:15pm. Tap away your emotional issues, pains, inner resistance with Dr. Anne Merkel and like-minded others. Beginning to advanced. Free. Register: is.gd/TAPBonus. Info: 1-877-262-2276.

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ongoingevents sunday Unity Transformation – 10:55 a.m. at Whammy (soon to be Open Chord), 8502 Kingston Pike, with Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath. Join us each Sunday for music, meditation, Unity teachings and inspiration in your life’s journey. Info: UnityTransformation.org. Youth of Unity (YOU) – 11am. Unity of Knoxville. Come and explore your spirituality with open-minded teens. No judgment, lots of fun. Snacks provided. The Avenue,141 N. Martinwood Dr. Knoxville. Info: 865-679-0279. 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.

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: 865-2009582 or crystal.peace@aol.com. Gentle Yoga Flow – 7-8pm. Every first and third Monday. Perfect for beginners as well as more experienced yoga practitioners. Instructor Jill Hawn offers modifications to suit all levels of experience. $10 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 Maryville TaiChi.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. Free 6-week session of beginning tai chi classes – 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. Info: Richard Clear or Ben Sterling, 865-379-9997 or MaryvilleTaiChi.com. Drumming, Meditation & Channeling – 7:30-9pm. Weekly teachings on exploring who you are and why you’re here. Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.

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. 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.

thursday 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.

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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. Free 6-week session of beginning tai chi classes – 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. Info: Richard Clear or Ben Sterling, 865-379-9997 or MaryvilleTaiChi.com.

saturday Intuitive Readings with Theresa Richardson – Explore your options and opportunities for growth and enlightenment. Readings address work, relationships, life purpose, how to align with your most positive future. Questions welcome. Call for appointment. Readings in-person or by phone. 428 E. Scott Ave., Knoxville. Info: 865-705-2525 or TheresaRichardson.com.

weekly Intuitive Counseling Sessions with Pamela Nine – Receive relationship, life-lesson, career and lifepurpose 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: 865660-4799 or JudyBingham.net. Astrology Class – 6:45-8:45pm. Every second Thursday. See website for exact dates and class topics. 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-on-one learning experience. Available for 3- and 6-month terms. Limited-time discount. Pamela Nine, Nine Wellness Centre. Info: 865-531-9086, Pamela Nine@msn.com, PamelaNine.com. 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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Energy Healing ROCK AND PINE HEALING 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.

Energy Therapy 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.

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.

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 19.

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 23.

Holistic Health Care CHEO of GREATER KNOXVILLE AREA Complementary Health Education Organization PO Box 22511 • Knoxville, TN 37933 423-884-6031 CheoKnox.org

Discover your options for health using holistic and integrative approaches to wellness. Health fairs, free directory of services, and monthly educational programs 7 p.m. every first Monday (Knoxville) and fourth Wednesday (Loudon/Monroe). Details at CheoKnox.org.

Intuitive Counseling NINE WELLNESS CENTRE

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.

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.

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

Massage Therapy MASSAGE ENVY

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 20.

GYPSY HANDS HEALING ARTS Sara Xochitl Griscom 707 N. Central St. Knoxville, TN 37917 865-522-5829 Info@GypsyHands.com GypsyHands.com

Cherokee Plaza 5508 Kingston Pk. #160 • Knoxville TN 37919 865-330-2322 Turkey Creek 11669 Parkside Dr. • Farragut TN 37934 865-218-3689

Massage Envy o f f e r s professional mas s ag e services at an affordable price with convenient hours, seven days a week. Special introductory offer: one-hour massage session (50 minutes hands-on) for only $39.

Retreat Centers WELL BEING CONFERENCE CENTER

Practicing healing traditions from around the world: Maori healing, intuitive consultations, medical intuition, holistic nutritional and health coaching, craniosacral, Reiki/Reiki instruction, past-life regression, birthing support, licensed massage therapy, multicultural events, movie night. Books, card decks, incense/smudge sticks, music, craftworks. See ad, page 24.

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

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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 19.

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Salons & Spas

THE CENTER FOR PEACE

THE TOTAL WORKS SALON & SPA

880 Graves-Delozier Rd. Seymour, TN 37865 865-428-3070 CenterForPeace.us

Rebecca Cowan, Salon Manager 120 S. Peters Rd. Ste. 18 Knoxville, TN 37932 bctotalworks@gmail.com

The Total Works carries all-natural lines including Aveda, AllNutrient (gluten-free), Moroccanoil and Osmosis. Licensed professionals provide beautiful, relaxing services to make clients feel stress-free and valued. Call about saving $40 using the “Pick 2 Combo.” See ad, page 11.

SOUND HEALING CELESTIAL HARMONICS Mebbie Jackson 865-679-9642 Mebane8@mac.com

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.

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

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