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SUMMERTIME, AND THE SIPPIN’ IS EASY

Quick and Cool Vegan Smoothies by Judith Fertig

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Healing Fragrances for Bites, Allergies and Sunburn by Kathleen Barnes

STEWARDS OF EARTH’S BOUNTY Organic Farmers Sow Seeds of Change by Melinda Hemmelgarn

JAMES GORMLEY TAKES ON THE FDA

Why the Natural Health Movement Must Protect Itself

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America’s Family Farm Heritage and Health at Stake by Harriet Shugarman

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FORSAKING ‘ANGRY BIRDS’ FOR BIRD SONGS Camping Turns Kids into Nature Lovers by Avery Mack

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sunbeams into our bodies and receive the longanticipated kiss of vitamin D. We eagerly dig into fresh clean foods cultivated by the

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hard-working hands of local and organic farmers that have made it their mission to provide us with delicious nutrition that makes our bodies feel good while treating our land and its resources well. Their labor of love is the epitome of patient devotion to what they believe in. What better way is there to show our gratitude to these local heroes than to support them at farm stands and farmers’ markets now at the same time that we take a stand for everyone’s right to quality food. Today, Americans spend an average of 90 percent of their food budget on chemically laden, highly processed, nutritionally weak, high-calorie food-like substances. Examining food labels has become an imperative fact of life if we are to avoid eating food genetically engineered and sprayed with dangerous chemicals. With today’s grassroots battle for transparency in labeling of genetically modified foods (GE, GM or GMO), I am proud to live in a state that is standing up to the powers that be to ensure that we as a community retain our right to know what we are consuming. It all reminds me of a quote by Sai Baba, who said, “Man seeks to change the foods available in nature to suit his tastes, thereby putting an end to the very essence of life contained in them.” Let us remember that good food is love made tangible, which is always nourishing. In this issue of Natural Awakenings of Southern Maine, our own Jean English of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association furthers our understanding of the benefits of clean food in her article, “Why Organic?” We also learn the latest news of Vermont’s fight for GMO labeling and meet pioneering food heroes paving the way to reliably clean eating. Why not sip one of this month’s summer smoothie recipes while you read? Maine summers are fleeting and it’s time for all-out celebrating of some good, old-fashioned fun in the sun. Go outside and play. Explore terrains for new adventures. Climb the rocky shores and take a picnic. Eat clean until you are content. It’s time to nourish, replenish and revitalize ourselves. Om Shanti Om,

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nner Image Clinical Thermography will provide thermographic breast screenings using their mobile unit from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 16, at Rivercity Therapy and Wellness, in Bangor. An FDA-approved procedure, thermography does not use radiation or compression to produce images. Results are interpreted by a trained group of professional physicians. Thermography is not meant to replace mammography, Ingrid LeVasseur but it can detect tissue changes possibly indicative of breast disease that may be missed by a conventional mammogram. The painless, non-invasive procedure takes about 10 minutes. Results are interpreted by a trained group of professional physicians, including Ingrid LeVasseur, the founder of Inner Image. Available by appointment only. Location: 268 State St. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 207-781-6060, email Ingrid@MyInnerImage.com or visit MyInnerImage.com. See ad, page 6.

Triskel Holistic Bodywork Reopens

rian Chadbourne, licensed massage therapist, Reiki practitioner and owner of Triskel Holistic Bodywork, in Portland, is reopening his practice, which was closed after he was diagnosed with a serious illness in 2010. Triskel Holistic Bodywork combines Swedish massage, Reiki, polarity and reflexology into an energetically balanced session tailored specifically to the needs of each client. Chadbourne will offer chair massages and Reiki sessions at the Heartglow Center, in Bridgton, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., August 9. All proceeds benefit the center.

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Location: Heartglow Center, 328 Main St.; Triskel Holistic Bodywork,11 Clifton St., Apt.1. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Chadbourne at 207-671-1788, email BChadbou@ Maine.RR.com or visit Triskel.MassageTherapy.com.

Year-Round Learning and Childcare

eansprouts Early Learning Childcare Center, in Freeport, a year-round, education-based childcare center preparing young children for lifelong learning and success, is now open and serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Owned and operated by Angela Garrison, Beansprouts features an onsite kitchen equipped to provide fresh meals and snacks daily from organic food sourced from local farms whenever possible. The building was chosen for its robust safety specifications: a full fire sprinkler system with two emergency exits on both floors and a central fire panel that links directly to the local fire station. Free tours are available. Location: 192 Lower Main St. For more information, call 207-869-5457 or visit BeanSproutsForMe.com. natural awakenings

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heryl Cook, owner, designer and jeweler at Designs by CC, has opened a second store in at 221 Main Street, in Ogunquit. The new location features the same handmade, creative and unique jewelry designs offered at the original store at 7 Pleasant Street, in Portland, including rare and unusual stones, museum-quality mineral specimens and a large selection of unique jewelry pieces. Designs by CC jewelry is created using diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, pearls, tsavorite, garnet, druzy and all types of quartz. The store also offers jewelry repair. For more information, call 207-646-0486, email Info@ShopDesignsByCC.com or visit ShopDesignsByCC.com.

Apothecary by Design Offers Locally Formulated Sunscreen

pothecary by Design, in Portland, is now offering Ocean Element, a locally formulated, highquality sunscreen that is fragrance-free and contains no phthalates, parabens, BPA, PABA or other chemical ingredients that commonly cause skin irritation. The product provides mineral-based hydration and daily sun protection that features five marine ingredients for superior anti-inflammatory and protective properties. Local Dermatologist J. Michael Taylor, M.D., formulated Ocean Element sunscreen using non-nanoparticle zinc and titanium oxide that reflect the sun off of the skin in a sheer base with cocoa butter, squalene and sweet almond oil. Location: 84 Marginal Way, Ste. 100. For more information, call 207-774-5220, email Info@ApothecaryByDesign.com or visit ApothecaryByDesign.com.

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Tenth Anniversary Open House

atural Care Wellness Center, in Eliot, is celebrating 10 years in business with an Open House from 5:30 to 8 p.m., August 1. Guests can meet the entire staff and activities include a live performance by the Hilton Park band, a children’s bounce house, light refreshments and raffles. Owned by Dr. Scott Ferreira and his wife, Dr. Jody Ferreira, the center offers chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition response testing, colon hydrotherapy, cold laser, neuro-emotional technique, massage therapy, Reiki, craniosacral therapy and orthotics.

Open Registration for Homeopathy Practitioner Certification

Location: 6 Seeley Ln. For more information, call 207-439-9242 or visit NaturalCareWellness.com.

aylight Center for Homeopathy is accepting applications for enrollment for the 2014-2015 term. Classes begin in October at its new classroom located in the railroad building at 222 Saint John Street, Nancy Frederick, Jane Frederick Suite 142, in Portland. and Sarah Kotzur Nancy Frederick is founder of the Center, daughter Jane is director of advancement and a teacher and Sarah Kotzur assists as a teacher of homeopathic medical sciences. Offering instruction in homeopathy, a fast-growing branch of alternative medicine, the Baylight Center offers the only comprehensive homeopathic first-aid and practitioner certification courses in Maine. Preregistration is required. For more information, call Jane Frederick at 207-632-4471, email JMFrederick@gmail.com or visit BayLightHomeopathy.com or visit Baylight Homeopathy Courses on Facebook. See ad, page 9.

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Ginger and Turmeric Protect Skin from Sun

cientists from Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University have found that extracts from ginger and turmeric may help prevent DNA damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, a leading cause of melanoma and other skin cancers. Fifteen herbal extracts were created; each was applied to human keratinocytes, the predominant cell type in the outer layer of skin that can be damaged by the sun’s rays. The researchers measured the ability of each herb extract to absorb ultraviolet radiation and act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals. Turmeric and ginger extracts absorbed a significant amount of UVB rays before they could damage the skin, according to the results, published in Photochemistry and Photobiology. Each was found to stimulate the synthesis of thioredoxin 1, an antioxidant protein that appears to protect keratinocytes from DNA damage and toxicity to living cells.

Essential Oils Effective in Fighting Candida, MRSA

ssential oils show promise in preventing infections from the fungi Candida albicans and the bacteria methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to several recent studies. Romania’s Polytechnic University of Bucharest researchers found that topical application of the essential oils from Salvia officinalis (sage) and Anethum graveolens (dill) provided significant inhibition against the C. albicans fungi when compared with a standard antiseptic dressing. Scientists from England’s Manchester Metropolitan University compared the effects on three strains of MRSA in wound dressings containing the essential oils of patchouli, tea tree, geranium, lavender and grapefruit seed extract against a conventional antibacterial dressing of silver sulfadiazine cream. Each oil was applied independently and in combination with wound dressings. Grapefruit seed extract and geranium oil were found to most effectively inhibit the MRSA strains.

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Ashwagandha Herb Mutes Bipolar Disorder, Lowers Stress

he ancient ayurvedic herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) shows promise in reducing the symptoms of bipolar disorder, according to two recent studies. For eight weeks, scientists from the University of Pittsburgh’s Western Psychiatric Institute gave 500 milligrams per day of ashwagandha extract or a placebo to 53 patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The researchers used a series of bipolar tests to gauge cognition, response time, social cognition response and other processes. After the eight weeks, the group given ashwagandha showed significant improvements in auditory-verbal working memory, reaction time and social cognition. In a study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatric Medicine, among a group of 64 men and women with chronic stress, after two months of ashwagandha treatment, standardized test scores revealed stress reduced by 44 percent, anxiety and insomnia by 68 percent and severe depression by 79 percent. Depression and anxiety are hallmarks of bipolar disorder.

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Sneak Attack on Dietary Supplements According to Scott Tips, president and legal counsel for the National Health Federation (NHF), harmonized global standards are enabling overall reduced vitamin and mineral levels in pill and food form. In February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed changes to both the current Nutrition Facts panel on food labels and Supplement Facts panel on dietary supplement labels that prompt concern. “While the food industry, media and general public focus on the proposed format changes, new wording and label design, there’s a danger to our health in the FDA harmonizing our Reference Daily Intake (RDI) of vitamin and mineral levels down to the extremely low levels of the Codex Alimentarius, which our organization has fought against for more than a decade,” advises Tips. Although a few RDIs have been raised, if the proposed rulemaking is adopted, the NHF anticipates that the FDA will work to conform other recommended nutrient values to those of Codex. Support for this projection is based on an October 11, 1995, FDA pronouncement in the Federal Register to harmonize its food laws with those of the rest of the world. The deadline for citizens to submit comments to the FDA ended on June 2, but we can still write to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5360 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Mention Docket No. FDA-2012-N-1210 and insist that the FDA cease pushing its harmonization agenda.

by Gregg Hryniewicz Photographer Gregg Hryniewicz specializes in capturing nature from unique perspectives, often highlighting overlooked beauty. He credits extensive travel experience with helping him to develop a photojournalistic eye that shines through his photos. He currently resides in Scarborough, Maine, a perfect home base for capturing beautiful natural images. This photo, titled “Cascade,” was taken while hiking in Boothbay Harbor. For more information, contact Hryniewicz at GHzPhoto@gmail.com. Natural Awakenings of Southern Maine is supporting our local arts community by featuring an original work in each issue. To be considered for the monthly Publisher’s Pick, email photos and bio info to Debjani Das at Publisher@MaineAwakenings.com.

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Farm Building

Training Programs Attract Young Farmers There’s little doubt that the nation needs more young farmers, because statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the average American farmer is 58 years old. Hope lies in farm incubators that equip young agrarians with the technical skills and the business savvy needed to compete in the fierce, burgeoning market for locally grown produce. At Kinsman Farm (KinsmanFarm.net), in Cleveland, the Ohio State University Extension gives would-be farmers quarter-acre starter plots and helps them develop business plans. Financial support is available, too. “The city of Cleveland recently received private funds to expand its Gardening for Greenbacks Program,” advises spokesperson Marie Barni. “Our urban farmers can now receive a $5,000 grant to help start their farming microenterprise.” Some city planners have voiced considerable skepticism about whether urban farms are an effective tool for creating jobs and rebuilding economies like Cleveland’s, but advocates point to other farm incubators in North Carolina, Oregon and Rhode Island, as well as in Kansas City, Kansas, Holyoke, Massachusetts, St. Louis, Missouri, and Seattle, Washington. In Chicago, students at the role model Windy City Harvest, coordinated by the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Richard J. Daley City College (ChicagoBotanic.org/ windycityharvest), engage in six months of hands-on horticulture training, and then a three-month paid internship with a farm or food justice organization. Source: Emagazine.com

Food Transparency

Vermont Demands GMO Labeling Vermont Senator David Zuckerman and Representative Carolyn Partridge spearheaded efforts for Vermont to pass the nation’s first unrestricted mandatory labeling bill for genetically modified organisms (GMO). The state legislature’s collective efforts, lasting more than a decade, led to an unprecedented, game-changing new law signed by Governor Peter Shumlin on April 23. Anticipating the current lawsuit by Monsanto and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Vermont has set aside $10 million for legal fees. The Organic Manufacturers Association is working to expand funding behind Vermont’s defense because the outcome could affect all 50 states. Unless legally overturned, starting July 1, 2016, products sold in Vermont that contain more than 0.9 percent GMO content contamination will require a statement on the label indicating that genetic engineering was used. Products that contain GMOs and are labeled as such cannot also label their products as “natural”. The bill, however, does not apply to labels for milk, eggs and meat from animals fed GMOs. Donate to Vermont’s defense fund at Tinyurl.com/SupportGMOLabeling. 10

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Garden Gunk Sewage Can Lurk in Bagged Fertilizers

Bagged garden fertilizers help plants grow, but store-bought brands can be a scary mix of sewage sludge— treated human, industrial and hospital waste. No federal or state regulations require that sewage sludge, also known as biosolids, be listed on the label. Sludge can also be blended with more natural fertilizers without listing it as an ingredient. Today’s testing requirements for waste sludge cover only 10 elements and two indicator bacteria; all other contaminants, pharmaceuticals and toxic chemicals that go down the drain of every home and business go right into the fertilizer. Terms like “organic” and “natural” only apply to some food products, not compost or fertilizer. Arsenic and lead are both considered natural ingredients. Toxins and heavy metals don’t disappear when exposed to sun or rain; they enter the soil or travel by wind and water runoff into yards and communities and can be absorbed in vegetables, plants and livestock. When we consume foods grown in sludge, we consume whatever the plant takes up from the soil. Also, elements like heavy metals collect in the meat, milk and fat of animals that are fed crops grown in sewage sludge. To protect the family garden, call the fertilizer manufacturer before purchasing a product to verify ingredients. Ask the nursery or store for labeling that depicts which products are sludgefree and also insist on their use at area schools, parks and playgrounds. For more information, visit USludgeFree.org.

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One Earth Breathes New Life into Historic Space by Lauressa Nelson

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ur little natural foods store opened in 2005 in a small rented space just a quarter mile from our current location,” recalls Diane Laitres, who owns One Earth Natural Food Store, in Shapleigh, with her daughter Alissa Laitres. In a 1,200-square-foot building, the pair started selling organic groceries, eco-friendly cleaning products, cruelty-free personal care products and natural supplements, as well as locally created artisan gifts. “We were well received by the community and quickly outgrew that space.” In 2007, the mother-daughter team purchased the property located at 191 Emery Mills Road. “Because it is one of the oldest properties in Emery Mills, we knew the buildings would need lots of TLC,” says Alissa. “Since we bought the property, all of the buildings have been renovated, but the big old barn has been our main focus.” The second story of the barn was completed in January 2013, becoming home to The Mind-Body Studio at One Earth, a community space that Alissa keeps vibrant with yoga, movement classes, workshops and more. The first floor of the barn was completed in March 2014, birthing the new 1,800-square-foot retail store. A renovated studio space above One Earth is now occupied by Deb Vining, of BodyWork for Life Massage Therapy. The two-room building to the right of the store is the home of the Bridge of Lights Reiki Studio, run by Jeanne Arsenault. Through its remodel into a store, the building has retained the unique character and charm of its former life because elements of the barn were repurposed while major systems were

improved and made new. The old barn boards were refinished and used throughout the store, hardwood flooring was installed, the heating and cooling system and lights were upgraded and Energy Starcertified appliances and equipment were added. Through all its changes, One Earth has stayed true to its motto: “We continue to be open-minded and motivated by the needs of our customers. We believe in living a healthy lifestyle through nutrition as a means to achieve total well-being.” Alissa enthusiastically adds, “In the new store, customers can enjoy a larger selection of organic and special diet foods, as well as bulk, cruelty-free, locally made and natural products for the family, pets and home. A wonderful new addition is The Brew Shoppe, a department dedicated to beer and wine-making supplies, as well as craft microbrews, organic wine and mead.” Diane adds, “Our former location is currently being remodeled and will be available to rent for someone else who has a dream. We want to thank all of our customers for believing in our dream of having a natural foods store in Shapleigh. We are blessed to have such supportive customers for eight strong years.” For more information, email OneEarth07@gmail.com, visit Facebook.com/OneEarthNaturalFoodStore or call 207-636-2500. Lauressa Nelson is a freelance writer and contributing editor for Natural Awakenings magazines. Connect with her at LauressaNelson@gmail.com. natural awakenings

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moothies offer big nutrition in a small package. Based on a vegan source of lean protein like coconut milk or yogurt, soy, chia seeds or a vegan protein powder made from dried beans or hemp, they can energize us for a full day of summer activities. Other ingredients follow the peak of summer crops. Berries, greens, melon, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, celery, carrots and stone fruits like peaches and mangoes add antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. A tablespoon or two of milled flax seeds, hemp or nut butter adds richness to the flavor, while providing omega-3 fatty acids necessary for complete nutrition. For the finale, add a touch of sweetness from fruits, maple syrup, agave nectar or stevia. The best way to mix a smoothie is to start with either a liquid or an

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ingredient with a thicker consistency, like yogurt, placed in a standard or high-speed performance blender. Next, add the desired fruits or vegetables and flavorings, followed by ice. Start on a slower speed, holding down the lid tightly, before increasing the speed to achieve a velvety texture. If the smoothie is too thin, add more frozen fruit or ice. Freezing the fruits first and then blending them into a smoothie can substitute for ice. Peeling bananas before freezing them makes smoothie-making easier. Freezing the fruits in recipe-size portions also simplifies the process. Smooth-fleshed fruits like mangoes, papayas, bananas, ripe peaches and nectarines blend more easily to a silky finish than do fresh berries. Tender, baby greens such as spinach, kale or chard virtually disappear within a

smoothie; if using mature, rather than baby greens, cut out the stems unless the blender is extremely powerful. Blending enough ingredients for two smoothies can yield a leftover serving to store in a reusable glass jar in the refrigerator. To reactivate the full taste later, just turn over the jar and give it a good shake to re-blend the ingredients. Spirulina (made from a microsaltwater plant) and wheatgrass juice and powder are some popular smoothie additions. Milled flax seeds add healthy fat, but their water-

soluble fiber also adds a little bulk; although the texture difference isn’t noticeable if the smoothie is enjoyed right away, it will be apparent if it sits for 20 minutes or more. With the whir of a blender—and no cooking—summer’s tastiest bounty transforms into at-home or on-thego beverages to revive, replenish and renew us so we’re ready for our next adventure.

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Yields 2 servings ¼ cup cranberry juice 1 cup pitted sweet black cherries ½ cup raspberries 1 /3 cup plain soy or coconut yogurt 4 ice cubes Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Yields 2 servings ¾ cup vanilla soy, almond or coconut milk ¼ cup vanilla soy, almond or coconut milk yogurt ¾ tsp vanilla extract 1½ cups chopped fresh mango, frozen ½ tsp ground cardamom Agave nectar to taste Ground pistachios for garnish Combine the milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, mango and cardamom and blend using low to high speeds until smooth. Add agave nectar to taste and blend again. Sprinkle ground pistachios over each serving.

Seasonal Suppers Tomato Smoothie Yields 2 servings 2 cups tomatoes, chopped ½ cup tomato juice ¼ cup apple juice ½ cup carrots ¼ cup celery, chopped Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste 2 cups ice Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Cool as a Cucumber Smoothie Yields 2 servings

1 cup apple juice 1 cup sliced sweet apple ¼ cup applesauce ½ cup sliced carrots ½ cup cucumber, peeled and sliced 2 cups ice Dash of nutmeg or cinnamon (optional) Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

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Healing Fragrances for Bites, Allergies and Sunburn by Kathleen Barnes

A breath of sweet lavender oil can quickly reduce stress. A whiff of lemon oil can energize us.

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ssential oils are not magic or folklore. There is solid science behind them,” says Elizabeth Jones, founder of the College of Botanical Healing Arts, in Santa Cruz, California. Here’s what happens after inhaling lavender, the most popular of all essential oils: The cilia—microscopic cellular fibers in the nose—transport the aroma to the olfactory bulb at the bottom of the brain, from where it proceeds to the limbic brain and directly affects the nerves, delivering a soothing effect. “Or put it on your skin and other properties of essential oils are absorbed straight into the bloodstream,” advises Jones, author of Awaken to Healing Fragrance. Thai studies show that a whiff of lavender oil is calming and lowers blood pressure and heart rate, yet there are many more benefits attributed to the art and science of aromatherapy and essential

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oils. For those struggling with summer maladies, here are several simple solutions essential oils can provide.

Minor Scrapes, Cuts and Blisters Tea tree oil (melaleuca) is tops, because it contains terpenes that kill staphylococcus and other nasty bacteria and works to prevent infection, according to a meta-analysis from the University of Western Australia. The researchers further suggest that tea tree oil may be used in some cases instead of antibiotics. Oregano and eucalyptus oils are likewise acknowledged for their natural abilities to eliminate infectioncausing bacteria, fungi and viruses. “Blend all three for a synergistic effect,” says aromatherapy expert Robert Tisserand (RobertTisserand.com), of Ojai, California. “They sort of leapfrog over each other to penetrate the skin and cell walls.”

them separately or blended. When using a diffuser, it’s not necessary to put the oils into a diluting carrier oil or gel. He notes that a steam tent containing 10 drops of each of the three oils mixed with two cups of boiling water is highly effective.

Best Carriers Almost all essential oils are so strong that they must be diluted before use to prevent skin irritation. Use cold-pressed oils and mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier substance. Some of the best carriers are almond oil, aloe vera gel, apricot oil, cocoa butter, glycerin, jojoba oil and olive oil.

Sprains, Strains and Joint Pain

Sunburn, Bug Bites and Poison Ivy A small amount of undiluted lavender oil will cool sunburn fast, advises Tisserand. Add a few drops to a dollop of cooling aloe vera gel for extra relief and moisture, suggests Jones. Undiluted lavender is also a great remedy for insect bites, says Tisserand. “You can stop the pain of a bee sting in 20 seconds with a few drops.” Chamomile, either the German or Roman variety, helps with rashes, according to Jones, especially when mixed with her summertime favorite, aloe vera gel. She recommends mugwort oil for poison oak or poison ivy, a benefit affirmed by animal research from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine’s Herbal Medicine Formulation Research Group.

Allergy Relief During hay fever season, several aromatherapy oils from a diffuser can offer relief, counsels Tisserand. He recommends eucalyptus, geranium and lavender oils, all of which contain antihistamines. Use

Lessen inflammation and the pain from tendon and muscle sprains and strains with rosemary or peppermint, adding a dash of ginger for additional benefit, says Tisserand. He recommends rubbing the oils (diluted in a carrier) directly on the sore spot. Rosemary is particularly effective for bringing blood flow to an injury site, and the menthol in peppermint is a great pain reliever, adds Jones. A Chinese study published in the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics confirms the pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory abilities of peppermint oil. Researchers from Taiwan confirm that ginger is anti-inflammatory and can even reduce intense nerve pain. Jones believes that essential oils have a place in everyone’s medicine chest. “Sometimes I feel like David up against Goliath,” she remarks. “I encourage everyone to use natural healing products from plants instead of pharmaceutical drugs, the side effects of which actually diminish the body’s natural ability to heal.” Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous books on natural health, including Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Never-Fail Insect Repellant 2 Tbsp eucalyptus oil 1 tsp cedar wood oil 1 tsp citronella oil 1 tsp pennyroyal oil 1 tsp lemongrass oil Mix in warm water in a one-quart spray bottle. Shake and use liberally. Source: Kathleen Barnes

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STEWARDS OF EARTH’S BOUNTY

Organic Farmers Sow Seeds of Change by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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rom epidemic childhood obesity and rising rates of autism and food allergies to the growing risks of pesticides and climate change, we have many reasons to be concerned about the American food system. Fortunately, many heroes among us—family farmers, community gardeners, visionaries and activists—are striving to create a safer and healthier environment now that will benefit future generations. Recognizing and celebrating their stellar Earth stewardship in this 2014 International Year of Family Farmers, Natural Awakenings is spotlighting examples of the current crop of

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heroes providing inspiration and hope. They are changing America’s landscape and the way we think about the ability of good food to feed the future well. Doug Crabtree and Anna JonesCrabtree, of Vilicus Farms, in Havre, Montana, are reviving crop biodiversity and pollinator habitat on their organic farm in northern Montana. “We strive to farm in a manner that works in concert with nature,” Doug explains. The couple’s actions live up to their farm’s Latin name, which means “steward”. They grow 15 nourishing crops on 1,200 acres, including flax, buckwheat, sunflower, safflower, spelt, oats, barley and lentils, without pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. By imitating natural systems, planting diverse crops and avoiding damaging chemical inputs, they are attracting diverse native pollinators, he notes. Their approach to farming helps protect area groundwater, streams, rivers and even oceans for future generations. Dick and Diana Dyer, of Dyer Family Organic Farm, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finally realized their lifelong dream to farm in 2009, each at the age

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of 59. The couple grows more than 40 varieties of garlic on 15 acres; they also grow hops and care for honeybees. In addition, they provide hands-in-the-soil training to a new generation of dietetic interns across the country through their School to Farm program, in association with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Diana, a registered dietitian, teaches her students to take the, “We are what we eat” adage a step further. She believes, we are what we grow. “Like nearly everyone else, most dietetic students are disconnected from Mother Earth, the source of the food they eat. They don’t learn the vital connections between soil, food and health,” says Diana. During a stay on the Dyer farm, she explains, “The students begin to understand how their food and nutrition recommendations to others can help drive an entire agricultural system that promotes and protects our soil and water, natural resources and public health.” It all aligns with practicing their family farm motto: Shaping our future from the ground up. Mary Jo and Luverne Forbord, of Prairie Horizons Farm, in Starbuck, Minnesota, raise Black Angus cattle, grazed on certified organic, restored, native prairie pastures. Mary Jo, a registered dietitian, welcomes dietetic students to the 480-acre farm to learn where food comes from and how to grow it without the pesticides that contribute to farmers’ higher risk for certain cancers. “We must know the true cost of cheap food,” she insists. Most recently, they planted an organic orchard in memory of their son, Joraan, who died of cancer in 2010 at

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the age of 23. Joraan’s to learn orchard is home to thrivwhere their ing, health-supporting food comes apple, apricot, cherry from and the and plum trees, plus reasons fresh, native aronia berries. organically It also injects fresh life grown food into the community. really matters Each spring, the Forto our health,” bords celebrate their says Lanier. son’s birthday by “wakHowever, ing up” his orchard. “This is just the His mother explains: tip of the iceLuverne and Mary Jo Forbord “People of all ages berg for us. Ulgather—an assortment timately, we’d of our friends, Joraan’s friends and their like to be a chemical-free community growing families, neighbors, relatives, through advocating for reduction and co-workers, students and others—to elimination of pesticide and chemical keep his legacy growing. The incredible use in schools, hospitals, households community support keeps us going.” and local parks and ball fields.” Lanier aims to help improve on Alabama’s low national ranking in the health of its residents. “I love our little piece of the world, and I want future generations to enjoy it without fearing that it’s making us sick,” she says. “We are intent on having a school garden in every school, and we want Tarrant Lanier, gardening with children at the to see area hospitals Center for Family and Community Development establish organic food Tarrant Lanier, of the Center for gardens that support efforts to make Family and Community Developpeople healthier without the use of ment (CFCD) and Victory Teaching heavy medications.” Farm, in Mobile, Alabama, wants Lanier further explains: “We see all children to grow up in safe comour victory as reducing hunger and inmunities with access to plenty of creasing health and wellness, environwholesome food. After working for mental sustainability and repair, comnearly two decades with some of South munity development and beautification, Alabama’s most vulnerable families, economic development and access to Lanier wanted to “provide more than locally grown food, by promoting and a crutch.” In 2009, she established creating a local food system.” the nonprofit CFCD organization, dedicated to healthy living. Within five Don Lareau and Daphne Yannakakis, years, she had assembled a small, but of Zephyros Farm and Garden, in hard-working staff that began building Paonia, Colorado, grow exquisite orcommunity and school gardens and ganic flowers and vegetables for farmcreating collaborative partnerships. ers’ markets and community supported Recently, the group established the agriculture members in Telluride and Victory Teaching Farm, the region’s first the Roaring Fork Valley. Recently, the urban teaching farm and community couple decided to take fewer trips resource center. “The farm will serve away from their children and homeas an onsite experience for children stead, and instead bring more people

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“Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.” ~ Don Lareau to their 35-acre family farm to learn from the land and develop a refreshed sense of community. From earthy farm dinners and elegant weddings to creative exploration camps for children and adults and an educational internship program, these family farmers are raising a new crop of consumers that value the land, their food and the people producing it. The couple hopes to help people learn how to grow and prepare their own food, plus gain a greater appreciation for organic farming. “The people that come here fall into a farming lifestyle in tune with the sun and moon, the seasons and their inner clock—something valuable that has been lost in modern lifestyles,” notes Lareau, who especially loves sharing the magic of their farm with children. “Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.” Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens, of Lakeview Organic Grain, in Penn Yan, New York, grow a variety of grains, including wheat, spelt, barley, oats and triticale, plus peas, dark red natural awakenings

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Natural Awakenings Celebrates 20 Years of Conscious Living

Read What People Are Saying About Natural Awakenings Natural Awakenings provides helpful information on natural health and environmental issues with a consistently positive perspective and tone, which is not always easy considering how serious and intimidating some of these topics are. It’s a rarity. ~ Sayer Ji, founder, GreenMedInfo.com

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kidney beans and edaConscientious food the Copper River and mame soybeans, along Bristol Bay fisheries. producers are with raising livestock on During that time, Mosabout 1,400 acres. Their teachers, innovators, ness became a passionate family farm philosophy advocate for protecting environmental entails looking at the coastal communities and world through a lens of ecosystems. “Like farm stewards and abundance, rather than families on land, fishing change-makers scarcity, and working in families face many risks cooperation with their creating a brighter and uncertainties,” but neighbors instead of in she believes, “political future for us all. forces may be even more competition. The result has been a grounddamaging to our liveliswell of thriving organic farmers and a hoods and wild fish.” renewed sense of community and ecoFor example, “We are replicating nomic strength throughout their region. some of the worst practices of factory The Martens switched to organic farming on land in our marine environfarming after Klaas experienced partial ment with diseases, parasites and voluparalysis due to exposure to pesticides, minous amounts of pollution flushing compounded by concern for the health into our coastal waters,” explains Mosof their three children. Because the ness. She’s also concerned about the Martens work in alliance with nature, U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s they’ve learned to ask a unique set of potential approval of genetically engiquestions. For example, when Klaas neered (GMO) fish without adequate sees a weed, he doesn’t ask, “What health and environmental assessments, can we spray to kill it?” but, “What and she works to support GMO labelwas the environment that allowed the ing so consumers can make informed weed to grow?” choices in the marketplace. Anne Mosness, in Bellingham, Washington, began fishing for wild salmon with her father during one summer after college. The experience ignited a sense of adventure that led her back to Alaska for nearly three decades, as a crew member and then a captain in

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

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Prairie Horizons Farm: LocalFoods.umn.edu/prairiehorizons

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Info on the Heroes and More Dyer Family Organic Farm: DyerFamilyOrganicFarm.com

Victory Teaching Farm: cfcdofalabama.org Vilicus Farm: RootedMontana.com/crabtrees.html (includes other vegetable and livestock farms in the state) Zephyros Farm and Garden: ZephyrosFarmAndGarden.com

Fish Farming: FoodAndWaterWatch. org/common-resources/fish/fish-farming

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Lakeview Organic Grain and Greenmarket’s Regional Grains Project: LakeviewOrganicGrain.com and GrowNYC.org/grains-main

Farmer Veteran Coalition: FarmVetCo.org

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Did the FDA declare war on the natural products industry in the 1990s?

James Gormley Takes On the FDA Why the Natural Health Movement Must Protect Itself by Kathleen Barnes

ames Gormley, a leader of the natural health movement in the U.S. and an award-winning health journalist, is a passionate advocate for natural health. For more than 20 years, he’s been at the forefront in the fight against government restriction of dietary supplements and for transparency in the food industry, and has twice participated in America’s trade delegation to the United Nations Codex Alimentarius Commission, advocating for health freedom. Gormley’s editorial positions have included editor-in-chief of Better Nutrition and editorial director for the Vitamin Retailer Magazine Group. He now serves as both vice president and senior policy advisor for Citizens for Health and as a scientific advisory board member with the Natural Health Research Institute. His latest book, Health at Gunpoint: The FDA’s Silent War Against Health Freedom, poses a strong stance against government interference in our rights to information about and access to healthy food and supplements.

Why do you believe that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are tainted by special interests, particularly big companies in the pharmaceutical and food industries? The FDA was created to address issues of food and drug contamination and adulteration. Dr. Harvey Wiley, the courageous first leader of its predecessor, the Bureau of Chemistry, expressed

his disgust with the unintended consequences in his 1929 book, The History of a Crime Against the Food Law: The Amazing Story of the National Food and Drugs Law Intended to Protect the Health of the People, Perverted to Protect Adulteration of Foods and Drugs. The FDA has been beholden to drug companies for decades. Making the situation worse, a 2012 law loosened conflict of interest restrictions for FDA advisory panels. That has further weakened the agency’s review system and likely allowed more drugs with safety problems to gain marketing approval, according to an analysis published in the journal Science in 2013. In addition, 40 percent of the FDA’s last budget increase came from user fees on prescription drugs paid by the pharmaceutical giants. The USDA has the potential to do much good, but is bogged down with politics and mandates to push questionable biotechnology.

With regard to the controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMO), are certain companies being given undue influence in national policy making? Yes. A perfect example was the ability of Monsanto to block initiatives requiring labeling of food products that contain GMOs in California and Washington state. Monsanto and the food industry continue to leverage their considerable influence in the U.S. Congress to block such legislation on a national level, despite the massive outcry from consumers demanding to know the identity and origin of the food we eat.

The FDA conducted numerous and illegal raids on health food stores, supplement makers and practitioners. In an infamous barbaric raid on the clinic of integrative physician Dr. Jonathan Wright, in Tahoma, Washington, in 1992, agents and deputized officers converged with guns drawn, terrorizing patients and staff because Wright was giving his patients legal L-tryptophan supplements to help with sleep and mood. It was dubbed the “vitamin B-bust”. A federal grand jury declined to indict Wright on the charges stemming from the raid.

Current European Union and international codex policies maintain that most necessary nutrients can and should be obtained from foods, so they have dramatically limited the availability of many supplements. Do you expect such a policy to become part of U.S. law? These European policies fly in the face of reality and every major food study conducted since World War II. The superrefined, overly processed Western diet does not and cannot fully supply optimal levels of daily nutrients. The U.S. has made minor efforts to tread this dangerous path and been met with tremendous consumer outrage. Potential related laws and policies would have to make it past an avalanche of public comments.

What is the current status of the fight for health freedom, and what is your prognosis for the future? Substantial threats to our health freedom still exist, but I am optimistic. Three highly credible nonprofit organizations are leading the way: the Alliance for Natural Health, Citizens for Health and the National Health Federation. If consumers remain vigilant and stay informed on the issues identified by these advocates, we will be able to tackle and defeat threats to Americans’ health freedoms as they emerge. Kathleen Barnes has authored many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com. natural awakenings

July 2014

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Fracking Versus Food America’s Family Farm

Heritage and Health at Stake by Harriet Shugarman

hat if farmers couldn’t confirm that what they grow and produce was devoid of toxins, cancer-causing chemicals, radioactive materials and other pollutants? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other federal and state agencies set standards and enforce regulations to ensure what we eat is safe and that production is secure. But hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and its accompanying infrastructure threaten this. Questions must be raised and answered before the safety of our food supply is permanently impacted.

Conditions that Demand Changes n No federal funding exists for researching the impacts of chemical contamination from oil and gas drilling and infrastructure on food and food production. n No public tests are required for what contaminants to look for because many of the 500-plus chemicals used in the fracking process are categorized as proprietary. n Minimal-to-no baseline analysis is being done on air, water and soil conditions before oil and gas companies come into a new area.

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n No commonly agreed distances are lawfully required between farms, farmlands, rivers, streams and water supplies in relation to oil and gas wells and their infrastructure.

Compounding Crises Harsh economic conditions, plus concerns over long-term climate changes, including extreme weather events, have pitted neighbors against one another as farmers consider leasing their lands to oil and gas companies. More, often the riches promised do not make their way to the farmers that need them the most as American policies continue to favor megalithic agribusinesses and push farming families into unsustainable choices. Standard drilling leases rarely provide broad protections for farmers and can even eliminate their input on where roads are created and fracking machinery is installed on their property, all of which can hamper normal farming. In Pennsylvania, where fracking is commonplace, thousands of diesel trucks drive by working farms daily, compounding problems already associated with 24/7 vibrations, noises, emissions and light pollution, stressing both humans and farm animals. In New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Ohio, farmers that have or are near such leased land are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain mortgages, re-mortgage property and acquire or renew insurance policies. Caught up in a vicious cycle, some farmers feel forced to abandon their farms, thus opening up more land to oil and gas companies. “Fracking is turning many rural environments into industrial zones,” observes Jennifer Clark, owner of Eminence Road Farm Winery, in New York’s Delaware County. She notes that we often hear a lot about the jobs fracking might create, but we hear little about the agricultural jobs being lost or the destruction of a way of life that has been integral to America’s landscape for generations. Asha Canalos, an organic blueberry and heirloom vegetable farmer in Orange County, New York, is among the leaders in the David versus Goliath battle pitting farmers and community members against the Millennium Pipeline Company and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. On May 1, oral arguments were heard in the U.S. Court of Appeals. According to Canalos, “Our case could set a national precedent, with all the attending legal precedent, that will either empower other farmers and communities like ours and Minisink or will do the opposite.” In January 2013, more then 150 New York chefs and food professionals sent a letter to Governor Mario Cuomo calling for a ban on fracking in their state. As of December 2013, more then 250 chefs have signed on to the Chefs for the Marcellus campaign, which created the petition. In April 2014, Connecticut chefs entered the fray by launching their own petition to ban the acceptance of fracking waste in Connecticut. In California this past February, farmers and chefs banded together to present Governor Jerry Brown with a petition calling for a moratorium on fracking, stating that fracking wastes huge amounts of water. The previous month, California had declared a statewide drought emergency, and by April, Brown had issued an executive order to strengthen the state’s ability to manage water. Ironically, existing California regulations don’t restrict water use by industrial processes, including fracking, which uses and per-

“We can’t in good conscience say our food is organic, as we no longer are sure what chemicals are leaching into our soil through our water and contaminated air.”

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Give Freedom a Hand Let Peace and Prosperity Ring Around the World by Kirk Boyd

~ Pennsylvania family put out of business due to nearby fracking after 20 years of organic farming manently removes tremendous amounts of water from the water cycle. To date, fracking in California operates with little state regulation. It’s past due for a “time out” on oil and gas production and infrastructure development. Every citizen needs to think carefully and thoughtfully about what’s at stake as outside interests rush to use extreme forms of energy extraction to squeeze the last drops of fossil fuels from our Mother Earth. Activist Harriet Shugarman, a veteran economist and policy analyst and former representative for the International Monetary Fund at the United Nations, currently chairs regional environmental committees and works with national, state and local organizations seeking pro-environmental legislation.

Information is Power Center for Environmental Health CEH.org Chefs for the Marcellus ChefsForMarcellus.org The Endocrine Disruptor Exchange Tinyurl.com/EndocrineDisruptingChemicals Food Not Fracking FoodNotFracking.org GRACE Communications Foundation GraceLinks.org/1305/natural-gas-fracking Love NY: Don’t Frack It Up LoveNYDontFrackItUp.org Minisink Matters MinisinkMatters.org

048 is a plan to prevent wars, eliminate poverty and create the conditions for global sustainability by the time we celebrate the centennial of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, unanimously adopted in 1948 by all UN member countries. 2048 dispels myths, including a major misconception that peace and prosperity are hopelessly complicated and unattainable. In truth, both can be secured through the realization of five fundamental freedoms for everyone: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, freedom for the environment and freedom from fear. These basic freedoms establish a framework within which other rights can flourish. The five fingers of our hand illustrate the possibilities, starting with the thumb. It looks different and stands out. It is strong. It represents freedom of speech, an idea that stands up to dishonesty and corruption. With our index finger, we point and indicate direction. It represents freedom of religion. Each of us is free to choose our own way. Those that decide God is their guide are free to live their own relationship with God. The middle finger, the longest, represents freedom from want— the long road of existence and the

certainty that there’ll be food, water, education and health care for every one of us as we go along. Next is the wedding ring finger for many of us, and a finger with a direct link to our nervous system for all of us. It represents freedom for the environment and for life. We all have a direct link to the Earth and the ecosystem of which we are a part. When the life of the Earth is spoiled, our lives are spoiled. Finally, there is our little finger, the least imposing. It represents freedom from fear. It’s the “finale” of our hand, our reward. All the others lead to this one. As we recount the five freedoms represented by our fingers, remember that we didn’t ask for that hand; we were born with it. Everyone was born with the right to all five freedoms. They are the essence of a good life for all, and in this way they are intertwined; the success of each bolsters the others. As we learn our rights, we come to expect and demand them, with lasting results. They become our way of life. Source: Adapted excerpt from 2048: Humanity’s Agreement to Live Together by Kirk Boyd. Used with permission of Berrett-Koehler Publishers. See the evolution of human rights at Tinyurl. com/HumanRightsTimeline. natural awakenings

July 2014

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Bartlett Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by James Occhiogrosso

ath Bartlett, a licensed acupuncturexperience significant pain relief on ist and traditional Chinese herbalthe first treatment.” ist, has offered individualized and Because of her own debilitating effective care for hundreds of patients pain experience, Bartlett has excepwith a wide variety of conditions since tional empathy for her patients’ needs. she began practicing in 2001. Many of them have had extensive Bartlett’s early adulthood was medical and other treatments that marred by a series of misfortunes, inoffered little relief of symptoms. With Kath Bartlett cluding an automobile accident that the Balance Method, she finds that left her with debilitating back pain. Then, in addition to her her patients’ symptoms begin to resolve quickly and the results are long-lasting. Her acupuncture treatments typically physical injuries, she developed Lyme disease, a condition take about an hour and 15 minutes. that went long undiagnosed, even though she had the classic As an experienced and knowledgeable herbalist, Bartlett bull’s-eye rash and severe joint pain. also uses Chinese herbal formulas. Unlike conventional Because she received little relief for her back pain from prescription medicines that generally work by suppressing medical treatment, chiropractic and physical therapy, Bartlett symptoms temporarily, Chinese medicinal herbs are used to tried acupuncture for the first time. After a few treatments, change processes of the body that perpetuate a disease so that she began to see significant improvements in her condition, the disease is eventually cured. Chinese herbs are slowerbut then the pain worsened mysteriously. Her acupuncturist acting and do not always provide the immediate effect people delved into her history, diagnosed Lyme disease and directed have come to expect from Western medicine. According to Bartlett to traditional and holistic care for what developed Chinese herbalists, the results produced by herbal medicines into a grave condition. After exhausting the options available may take days or weeks, but they are usually permanent. in Western medicine, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese One of the most valuable aspects of Bartlett’s practice Medicine (TCM) proved critical to Bartlett’s recovery. The experience left Bartlett reconsidering her life path, so is that she does not give up on difficult patients. “If a patient she took a few introductory courses in herbalism and acupunc- is responding slowly, I research the condition and if needed, ture and quickly became hooked on the concept of helping consult with like-minded colleagues to learn different apothers through the healing arts. With that in mind, she moved proaches to resolving the problem. Each patient receives my to San Diego, California, and enrolled in Pacific College of Ori- full and focused attention.” Another unique aspect of her apental Medicine, where she earned a Master of Science degree proach is consistent and thorough reevaluation of the patient, in Traditional Oriental Medicine. Additionally, she studied the so that both the acupuncture session and herbal therapies Chinese language, Chinese herbal theory and the classic texts can be modified as treatment progresses. Bartlett says, “Durof TCM, obtaining clinical experience with externships at the ing the initial consultation, I fully explain the diagnosis and University of California San Diego School of Medicine. treatment plan, how Chinese medicine can help, and how soon I expect a positive response.” After practicing for 12 years in Asheville, North Carolina, What makes any practice truly unique is the practitioner. Bartlett moved to Portland, Maine, in 2013. She is board certi“I love what I do, and I am committed to offering superior fied in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, which awards patient care and helping my patients regain their health and thrive,” Bartlett affirms. Comments from many of her patients the highest level of certification available to acupuncturists. Bartlett Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine provides full- suggest that she is achieving this worthy goal. service acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbal therapy, Location: 7 Oak Hill Terr., Ste. 3, Scarborough. For more as well as Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique information, email Kath@BartlettAcupuncture.com, visit (NAET), treating myriad health conditions, but the largest BartlettAcupuncture.com or call 207-219-0848. See ad, part of her practice is pain relief. For this, Bartlett uses Dr. Richard Tan’s Balance Method, which she started implement- page 13. ing in 2007. She explains, “I now use the Balance Method Lauressa Nelson is a freelance writer and contributing editor exclusively due to its effective results. I often use fewer for Natural Awakenings magazines. needles than I would with other methods, and most patients 22

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Why Organic? The Complex and Incomplete Science Behind Pesticides by Jean English

ven though many people, including professional educators in the agricultural field, consider pesticides and herbicides safe as long as they’re used according to label directions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) itself prohibits pesticide manufacturers from saying that pesticides are safe, harmless or nontoxic, even if the manufacturers say specifically “when used as directed” on the label. However, when the EPA considers registering an agricultural chemical for use, it looks at data about not only health and environmental effects, but also economic and social costs. A pesticide may be a known health hazard, but the EPA will allow its use because it saves farmers time, money or crop loss. Even when evidence of their unacceptable toxicity is known, the chemicals may remain on the market during the phase-out period while agricultural scientists try to develop less harmful alternatives. According to a 2010 report by the President’s Cancer Panel, “Approximately 40 chemicals classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as known, probable or possible human carcinogens are used in EPA-registered pesticides now on the market.” Other commonly used chemicals in the U.S., such as the herbicide atrazine, are suspected or known endocrine disruptors, affecting the development and functioning of sex and hormone-creating organs. Atrazine is one of the most widely used herbicides in our country, and some of it washes off agricultural fields during rains or with irrigation water and seeps into public waters. The EPA itself does not test pesticides, nor does it require independent testing for its information. Instead, the companies

that manufacture and sell such chemicals are responsible for doing their own testing and supplying the data, which seems like a blatant conflict of interest. These tests may not adequately consider all the variables, such as toxicity to fetuses, infants and adolescents or the harmfulness of combinations of chemicals (growers often mix pesticides to control more than one pest at a time), since many of the evaluations are based on estimates and assumptions about potential human exposure. The 1996 Food Quality Protection Act marked the first time the EPA sought to establish tougher standards to protect infants and children from pesticide risks; these include “an additional safety factor to account for developmental risks and incomplete data when considering a pesticide’s effect on infants and children.” The EPA lists a number of reasons children are at greater risk for pesticide damage, including exposure to a toxin during a critical stage of development that can permanently alter the way the individual’s biological system operates. One of the most frightening findings, reported by Elizabeth Grossman in a 2012 article published in Environment360, a publication of Yale University, is that especially with chemicals that affect hormones, sometimes exposure to a low or very low dose may be more harmful than exposure to a higher dose because of a cellular receptor’s response to it, while a higher dose may shut down the receptor completely. The misnamed “inert” (now sometimes called “other”) ingredients that are combined within a pesticide formulation to make it dissolve or spread better, or to otherwise increase its efficacy, may be harmful, too – alone or in combination with pesticides. A 1991 EPA report lists more

than 1,400 of the inert ingredients used in housed pesticides as either potentially toxic, toxic, or of unknown toxicity, yet the agency has no specific procedure for investigating them and next to nothing in the budget to address the issue. These other ingredients often remain, alone or in various combinations on food after it is harvested. According to the Environmental Working Group, “In government tests analyzed by EWG, detectable pesticide residues were found on 65 percent of food samples after they had been washed or peeled.” That’s a small part of the pesticide side of the “Why Organic?” story. While organic growers may use certain naturally occurring pesticides as a last resort, Charles Benbrook, Ph.D., a Washington State University research professor, calculates that switching from eating mostly conventional produce to eating mostly organic can reduce an individual’s pesticide risks per serving 12-fold. Synthetic chemical fertilizers have their own problems, and organic farming and gardening do much more than avoid toxic and synthetic substances. Organic methods also promote healthy ecosystems and help mitigate excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere; they may also increase the nutrient composition and healthfulness of fruits, vegetables, meats and even seeds. Reprinted with the permission of the author and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. For more information, call 207-568-4142; email mofga@mofga.org; or write P.O. Box 170, Unity, ME 04988. Jean English, Ph.D., has edited The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener since 1988. Contact her at JEnglish@tidewater.net. natural awakenings

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Forsaking ‘Angry Birds’ for Bird Songs

CAMPING TURNS KIDS INTO NATURE LOVERS by Avery Mack

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hether urban or rural, children in our state average 4.5 minutes outdoors and four hours in front of a screen every day,” says Barbara Erickson, president of The Trustees of Reservations conservation nonprofit, in Sharon, Massachusetts. One way to disconnect kids from electronics is to go camping. Such educational, fresh air exercise is inclusive and inexpensive. David Finch, superintendent of the Dunes Edge Campground, in Provincetown, Massachusetts, suggests borrowed gear for the first outing. A backyard campout can be a rewarding trial run; each child can ask a friend to stay over and a parent and the family dog can participate. Once kids have the hang of sleeping somewhere outside their own bedroom, consider an overnight program at a local or regional zoo. Kids get a kick out of watching the animals and learning about their behaviors, diets and habitats. The Toledo Zoo, in Ohio, offers Snooze at the Zoo, including a pizza dinner, breakfast and admission the next day. Children sleep near one of the exhibits or in a safari tent. The program teaches

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animal adaptations, food chains and ecosystems and meets requirements for scout badges in a fun setting. The Irvine Nature Center, in Owings Mills, Maryland, near Baltimore, offers a rich outdoor experience. Organizers provide food, activities and camping equipment. Children first attend a fire safety class, and then help cook a meal and make s’mores. At night, participants learn how to mimic owl hoots and practice their new skills, often receiving hoots in return. Night walks sometimes include sightings of deer, bats or flying squirrels, while morning walks showcase groundhogs and birds. Jean Gazis, with the women’s and girls’ rights nonprofit Legal Momentum, in Brooklyn, New York, observes, “It’s easier to camp with small, even tiny, children, than with older kids. Babies are portable.” She recalls taking her 7-week-old infant along and nostalgically comments, “Now that the kids are 11 and 14, they don’t have as much free time.” Drive-up camping in a state park that offers facilities and planned activities sets up a good time. Gazis feels that

“It’s not how fast and how far you go, it’s what you see, smell, touch and listen to along the way. You might move only five feet in 15 minutes, but what you see and discuss will help children grow into respectful explorers and lifelong campers. Take photos and bring a journal; a child’s adventures are the best keepsakes.” ~ Stephanie Rach, founder of the Let’s Go Chipper play-based learning program, in Corte Madera, CA

a destination four hours away is the limit for car trips with small children. She advises giving everyone duties. “My young son once had a great time digging a ditch around the tent when

it began to rain,” she recalls. “He kept the sleeping bags dry and got to play in the mud.” Jeff Alt, of Cincinnati, Ohio, author of Get Your Kids Hiking, suggests, “Start them young and keep it fun. Get the kids involved in the planning. My kids have gone along since they were born. We stayed at a lodge when they were small because little trekkers have a lot of gear. During the day we were out in the park exploring, always keeping in mind that kids tire out fast.” His mandatory equipment includes good walking shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. Adhering to such rules as never leave the trail or wander off and don’t pick flowers or touch animals is non-negotiable. Stephanie Wear, a biologist for The Nature Conservancy, working in Beaufort, South Carolina, has found that it’s easy to make the experience lively. “We like to do observational scavenger hunts—find the flower, the mushroom or the tree that looks like a picture and make a list of what you see. Getting out in nature sharpens observation skills, boosts creativity and improves physi-

Budget Gear by Avery Mack If family members enjoy their initial camping experiences, it’s time to invest in gear. Goodwill Industries and other thrift stores may have some items, although finding what’s needed will be a hit-ormiss endeavor. Note that sleeping bags at thrifts will most likely be for indoor use only—not waterproofed or suitable for colder weather. Military surplus stores are a better bet. Check these sites for bargains or discounted prices: Tinyurl.com/BargainOutfitters Cabelas.com Campmor.com Craigslist.org The-House.com/buy-cheap-camping. html

Tinyurl.com/OverstockHiking Rei.com/outlet Thrift shops often have inexpensive flatware and plastic/reusable dishes (cuts paper waste at the campsite), as well as clothing that carefree kids won’t have to worry about ruining; pick gender-neutral colors so T-shirts can be passed down or shared. When packing, give each child a personally labeled travel container with clothing, toothbrush and other essentials, and a current checklist to be sure each item is packed (and repacked at camp). Include other items of their choosing but if any of them don’t fit in, they don’t go along.

cal and mental health,” she says. Wear notes that her kids have listed 70 forms of life in the family’s backyard alone. Visit a local park or NatureRocks.org to take part in more activities and explore different locations. “Nature presents a great parenting tool,” she remarks. Summertime camping helps every member of the family unplug, unwind and wander along new paths. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

Leave No Trace 4 Know the rules beforehand and be ready for inclement weather. 4 Travel and camp on durable surfaces. Use existing trails. 4 Dispose of waste properly. 4 Leave plants undisturbed. 4 Minimize campfire impacts. 4 Use a lightweight stove instead of a fire. 4 Respect wildlife. Do not follow, feed or approach animals. 4 Keep dogs tethered so they can’t chase or harm wildlife. 4 Be courteous to other visitors (no loud music). Happily share the trail and experiences. Find more tips from the Center for Outdoor Ethics at lnt.org/learn/7-principles. natural awakenings

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calendarofevents TUESDAY, JULY 1 Old Home Week – June 28-July 4. Times vary. Celebrate Kennebunk’s local history & culture with food, entertainment, petting zoo, parade & fireworks. Free. Main St & various locations in Downtown Kennebunk. 207-985-2102 x 1326. KennebunkMaine.us. Flatbread Fundraiser – 5-10pm. For every large & small pizza sold, Flatbread will donate $3.50 & $1.75 to Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. Flatbread Company, 72 Commercial St, Portland. 207-772-8777. Otto Pizza Fundraiser – 5-9pm. A percentage of every sale will be donated to the Maine Cancer Foundation. OTTO at the Munjoy Hill location, 225 Congress St, Portland. 207-773-7099.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 Wednesday Bailey Yoga Night – 6pm. All ages. Yoga Night with Suzanne Imbruno Cobb. Free. 39 Bowdoin St, Winthrop. 207-377-8673. BaileyLibrary.org. Boston with Cheap Trick – 6pm. Enjoy Boston’s “Heaven on Earth Tour” with guests Cheap Trick. $21.75-$81.75. Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, 1 Railroad St, Bangor. Info/tickets: 800-745-3000. WaterfrontConcerts.com. Bowdoin International Music Festival, Wednesday Upbeat! Concert – 7:30pm. The Festival’s renowned staff perform famous works from several composers. $40. Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, 1 South Campus Dr, Brunswick. 207-373-1400. BowdoinFestival.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 3 18th Annual Liberty Festival – July 3-5. Times vary. Enjoy 3 days of family fun including food, activities, live music, fundraiser, fireworks, etc. Free. Along the banks of Androscoggin River, Great Falls Plaza in Auburn and Veteran’s Park in Lewiston. Info: 207-212-8227. LibertyFestival.org. 42nd Annual Bath Heritage Days – July 3-6. Time Varies. This 4-day festival includes a variety of activities such as a carnival, parade, craft show, art show, food vendors/contest, outdoor concerts. Free. Locations vary throughout Downtown Bath. Info: BathHeritageDays.com. Graze Dinners: Wild and Crazy Mushrooms II – 4pm. Farm-to-table dinner including farm tour, beverages & live entertainment. $80/pp; other group/season rates apply. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. Tickets: The Black Tie Company, 207-761-6665. Info: PinelandFarms.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 4 Heritage Days Road Race – 7:30am - 1-Mile Fun Run, 8:15am- 5-Mile Road Race. These races travel throughout the scenic streets of downtown Bath. $10-$12- 1-Mile Fun Run, $17-$22- 5-Mile Road Race. Races begin at Bath City Hall, 55 Front St, Bath. Info/Register: CityOfBath.com/Heritage-Days-Road-Race. A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence – 12pm. Former State Representative, Herb Adams, will read the Declaration of Independence in

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Sunset Sail in Casco Bay: White Burgundies & Fresh Shucked Oysters – 6-8pm. Ages 21+. Take a relaxing sail on board the Frances, while discussing/drinking wines & eating oysters. $75/ advance; $80/day of. Maine State Pier, 56 Commercial St, Portland. Tickets/Info: 207-619-4630. WineWiseEvents.com.

MONDAY, JULY 7 MFA Visiting Artist Lecture Series 2014: Rick Low – 5:30pm. Appointed on the National Council on the Arts in 2013, Rick Lowe will speak of his work inside & outside the art world. Free. Maine College of Art, Osher Hall, 522 Congress St, Portland. 207-775-3052. Meca.edu. front of the Longfellow House. Lemonade & cookies will be served. Free. The Longfellow House, 489 Congress St, Portland. MaineHistory.org. Chebeague Chebang – 4-10pm. Celebrate Independence Day with food, activities, art fair, music & fireworks. $30. Chebeague Island Inn, 61 South Rd, Chebeague Island. Info: 207-846-5155. ChebeagueChebang.com. Stars & Stripes Spectacular – 7-10pm. Celebrate Independence Day with food, ice cream, the Patriotic Pops Concert and fireworks along the Eastern Promenade. Free. Eastern Promenade Park, Portland. Info: July4thPortland.org. Independence Day Fireworks – Dusk. Celebrate the Fourth with fireworks. Free. Gooch’s Beach, Kennebunk. KennebunkMaine.us. Independence Day Fireworks – 9:15pm. Celebrate the Fourth with fireworks. Free. Ogunquit Main Beach, Ogunquit. VisitOgunquit.org. Independence Day Fireworks – 9:45pm. Celebrate the Fourth with fireworks. Free. Old Orchard Beach Pier, Old Orchard Beach. OldOrchardBeachMaine.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 5 25th Annual Bethel Art Fair – July 5-6. 9am4pm. The fair features arts & fine crafters, live entertainment & food vendors. Free. Historic Bethel Common, Bethel. Info: 207-824-3575. MahoosuCarts.org. The Glory Days – July 5-6. 9am-3pm. Enjoy a showcase of vehicles from the 1950s-1970s including demonstrations, dirt track racers and Model T rides. $18/adults, free/under 18. Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St, Owls Head. 207-594-4418. OwlsHead.org. 32nd Annual Summer Solstice Craft Show – July 5-6. 10am-4pm. Features crafts like stained glass, jewelry, pottery, soaps, candles, wood crafts, fiber arts, graphics, photography. Free. Wells Elementary School, 276 Sanford Rd, Wells. SummerSolsticeCraftShows.com. Styx, Foreigner & Don Felder – Doors open at 6pm. Enjoy The Soundtrack of Summer Tour. $21.75-$81.75. Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, 1 Railroad St, Bangor. Info/tickets: 800-745-3000. WaterfrontConcerts.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 6 Annual Open House – 1-4pm. Visit the Mustang Rescue for a tour, demonstrations, refreshments, door prizes. Free. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721 or MustangRescue.org.

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TUESDAY, JULY 8 Starting Your Own Business Workshop – 2-5pm. This workshop covers the basics of starting a business. $35/advance; $50/door. SCORE Office, 100 Middle St, Portland. Info/registration: 207-772-1147. Info@ScoreMaine.com. John Hiatt and The Combo with The Robert Cray Band – 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. $30-$55. The State Theatre, 609 Congress St, Portland. Info/ tickets: 800-745-3000. StateTheatrePortland.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 Frederick Moyer Piano Concert – 1pm. Frederick Moyer has been a full-time concert pianist for 30 years & has played in 41 countries. Limited seating. Ocean View at Falmouth, 20 Blueberry Ln, Falmouth. Tickets/info: 207-781-4460. OceanViewRC.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 10 Alive at Five – 2-5pm. 5-7:30pm. Enjoy drinks & a concert featuring London Souls & Kenya Hall Band. Free. Monument Square, Portland. Info: PortlandMaine.com. Full Moon Canoe Tour – 8-9:30pm. Experience the sights & sounds of the marsh under the full moon. Arrive by 7:30pm. Registration required. $12/members; $14/nonmembers. Scarborough Marsh. Info/ reservations: 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 11 32nd Annual Moxie Festival – July 11-13. Times vary. This 4-day festival includes a carnival, recipe contest, river race, parade, car show, concert. Free. Locations vary throughout Downtown Lisbon. Info: MoxieFestival.com. 19th Annual Greek Festival – July 11-13. 11am9pm, Fri & Sat; 11am-4pm, Sun. Enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, etc. Free. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Bradley St, Saco. 207-284-5651. StDemetriosMaine.com. 17th Edition Library Race – 6pm. This 5K run/ walk/wheelchair race route travels through scenic Downtown Kennebunk & benefits the library. $20/ adults; $18/seniors; $10/kids. Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St, Kennebunk. 207-985-2173. Register: KennebunkLibrary.org. Full Moon Dinner-Buck Moon – 6pm. This event includes a scenic round-trip lift up the mountain for dinner & live entertainment. $39/adults; $14/ kids. Sunday River’s mid-mountain Peak Lodge, 15 South Ridge Road, Newry. Reservation required: 800-543-2754. SundayRiver.com.

Full Moon Ghost Tour – 8-9pm. Wicked Walking Tours uses local actors & comedians to bring comedy to ghost stories featuring pirates, witches & “Indians”. $17/adults; $14/seniors; $12/kids. Bell Buoy Park, 72 Commercial St, Portland. Info/tickets: 207-730-0490. WickedWalkingTours.com.

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas – 8pm. Enjoy Celtic sounds with this fiddler & cellist duo. $25. Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln, Ogunquit. Info/ tickets: 800-464-9934. JonathansOgunquit.com.

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49th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival – July 1820. 10am. This 3-day festival includes a carnival, parade, crafts show, concert, contests, food, family activities. Free. Locations vary throughout Downtown Yarmouth. Info: ClamFestival.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 18

Moxie Day 5K Road Race – 7:30am. This race travels through scenic streets in the outskirts of town. Begins in Lisbon Falls, behind X-tra Mart across from the Lisbon High School. $15/pre-registration; $20/day of race. Register/Info: MoxieFestival.com.

Sarah McLachlan – Doors open at 6pm. Enjoy the Shine On Tour. $22.75-$68.75. Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, 1 Railroad St, Bangor. Info/tickets: 800745-3000. WaterfrontConcerts.com.

Maine YogaFest – July 12-13. 8:30am. Enjoy yoga, meditation, lectures, workshops, live music. $35-$125. East End Beach & East End Community School, 195 North St, Portland. Info/tickets: MaineYogaFest.com. 53rd Annual Western Maine Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show – July 12-13. 9am-5pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. This show features over a dozen exhibits including one from the soon-to-open local Maine Mineral and Gem Museum & includes a raffle. $3/adults, free/children 12 & under. Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Rd, Bethel. Info: 207-824-2282. BethelMaine.com. 2014 North Atlantic Blues Festival – July 12-13. 9am. This two-day festival features blues performers from around the country & includes food, drink & craft vendors. $25/day or $50/weekend/ in advance; $35/day or $70/weekend/ door. Public Landing, 275 Main St, Rockland. Contact/Info: 207-691-2248. NorthAtlanticBluesFestival.com. Shipyard Old Port Summer Festival – 11am10pm. This festival includes food vendors, drinks, entertainers, an all-day concert and the 2014 Health & Fitness Expo. Free. Maine State Pier, Intersection of Commercial St and Franklin St, Portland. OldPortHalfMarathon.com. Drumbalaya Drum Circle – 3-5pm. Enjoy an evening of drumming. The Hive, 84 Main St, Kennebunk. Info: 207-985-0006. TheHiveKennebunk.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 13 Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon & 5K – 7amHalf Marathon, 7:30am-5K Race. These races hug the coastline & end at the Ocean Gateway Terminal. $55-$65- Half Marathon, $25-$30- 5K Race. Registration/Info: OldPortHalfMarathon.com. Sunset Wine Sail: Refreshing Summer Whites – 6-8pm. Ages 21+. Take a relaxing sail on board the Frances, while discussing & drinking wines. $65/ advance; $70/day of. Maine State Pier, 56 Commercial St, Portland. Tickets/Info: 207-619-4630. WineWiseEvents.com.

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markyourcalendar MONDAY, JULY 14 Yoga Classes – 8:30-10am. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength & stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $15/dropin. Turning Light Center. 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Natalie Merchant – 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. $35-$65. The State Theatre, 609 Congress St, Portland. Info/tickets: 800-745-3000. StateTheatrePortland.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 Opera at the Mansion – 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy arias & Broadway show tunes with wine, cocktails & hors d’oeuvres. $75. Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St, Portland. 207-772-4841. VictoriaMansion.org.

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markyourcalendar TUESDAY, JULY 15 Feldenkrais Class – 10:30am-12pm. The Feldenkrais Method brings awareness through movement, re-educating our bodies from old habits. Gentle, relaxing yet very effective body work. 5-week session, every Tues. $89/session; $20/drop-in. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave Plaza, Portland. Info: 774-YOGA (9642). MaineYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 Graze Dinners: A Cold River Runs Through It – 4pm. Farm-to-table dinner including farm tour, beverages & live entertainment. $80/per person; other group/season rates apply. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. Tickets: The Black Tie Company, 207-761-6665. PinelandFarms.org.

Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge –7am. Participate in either a 100K or 50K bicycle race through the throughout the mountains & forests of Carrabassett Valley. $100/100K; $60/50K. Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, 5092 Access Rd, Carrabassett Valley. Registration: Sugarloaf.com & BikeReg.com. Cardboard Boat Regatta & Waterfront Festival – 8am-4pm. This festival features cardboard boat building and racing, live music, food trucks, awards ceremony & a fun row in Casco Bay. $100/family & youth groups; $150/business. Eastern Promenade Park, Portland. CompassProject.org. 12th Annual ‘Val Ranco’ Native American Pow-Wow – July 5-6. 10am-4pm. Features crafts like stained glJuly 19-20. 9am-5pm. Enjoy music, dance, crafts, demonstrations, etc. Public welcome. $5/adults; $3/kids 12 & under; free/kids under 5. Wells Harbor Park, 362 Harbor Rd, Wells. 207-6462451. WellsChamber.org. 4th Annual Damariscotta Show – July 19-20. 10am-5pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Meet the artisans & enjoy their work. $6/adults; free/18 & under. Central Lincoln County YMCA, 525 Main St, Damariscotta. MaineCraftsGuild.com.

MONDAY, JULY 21

Kids Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. An interactive Yoga session incorporating music, stories, and nature poses with Suzanne Imbruno Cobb. Free. 39 Bowdoin St, Winthrop. 207-377-8673. BaileyLibrary.org.

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THURSDAY, JULY 17

Yoga Classes – 8:30-10am. See July 14 listing. Turning Light Center. 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

DJ in the Park – 6pm. Enjoy live music & dancing. Free. Congress Square Park, Portland. CongressSquarePark.org

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, JULY 17 Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength & stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $15/dropin. Turning Light Center. 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

MONDAY, JULY 21

Design Your Own T-Shirt – 5pm. Design your own T-shirt, print it & take it home. Class is limited. Sign-up in advance. Free. Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

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$7-$10/parking. Bangor Fairgrounds, 100 Dutton St, Bangor. 207-947-5555. BangorStateFair.com.

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TUESDAY, JULY 22 Defining a Nuisance: Pollution, Science and Environmental Politics on Maine’s Androscoggin River – 12-1pm. Become informed about the pollution of the Androscoggin River & the environmental movement in Maine by a lecture given by Scot McFarlane. Free. The Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St, Portland. Info: 207-781-2330. MaineAudubon.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 Take Control of Your Health Workshop – 6pm. Chris McClay teaches the importance of choices that can lead to optimal health. Enjoy a selection of delicious plant-based dishes. Free. Local Flames, 95 High St, 2nd Floor, Portland. LocalFlamesMaine.com. Buckwheat Zydeco – 8-10pm. Have a rocking, stomping, good time while partying to Creole music. $32.50. Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln, Ogunquit. 800-464-9934. Tickets. JonathansOgunquit.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 24 DJ in the Park – 6pm. Enjoy live music & dancing. Free. Congress Square Park, Portland. CongressSquarePark.org 2014 North Atlantic Blues Festival – July 12-13. 9am. This two-day festival features blues performers from around the country & includes food, drink & craft vendors. $25/day or $50/weekend/ in advance; $35/day or $70/weekend/ door. Public Landing, 275 Main St, Rockland. Contact/Info: 207-691-2248. NorthAtlanticBluesFestival.com. Shipyard Old Port Summer Festival – 11am10pm. This festival includes food vendors, drinks, entertainers, an all-day concert and the 2014 Health & Fitness Expo. Free. Maine State Pier, Intersection of Commercial St and Franklin St, Portland. OldPortHalfMarathon.com.

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, JULY 24 Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See July 17 listing. Turning Light Center. 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Ayerveda: Balancing Doshas – 5:30-7:30pm. Come join Sophia Maamouri of Blue Heron Ayverveda in a workshop to help bring balance to our Doshas through food and diet. We will cover the benefit of eating seasonally as well. $25. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave Plaza, Portland. 774-YOGA (9642). MaineYoga.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 26 Tough Mountain Challenge – 8am. Compete in obstacles that span through the alpine terrain at the Sunday River ski resort. Enjoy music, barbecues, a beer garden, a Mini-Mountain Challenge for kids, chairlift rides, ziplines. $89. Sunday River’s mid-mountain Peak Lodge, 15 S Ridge Rd, Newry. ToughMountain.com. Annual HarborFest – 8am. All day. Enjoy games & activities for the family including kids fishing tournament, kayak races, silent auction, barbeque, music, talent show, bonfire. Free. Wells Harbor Park, 362 Harbor Rd, Wells. 207-646-2451. WellsChamber.org. York Days – 6pm. July 26-Aug 3. Times vary. Enjoy food, a craft fair, road race, softball tournament, Christmas in July. Registration required for road race & softball tournament. Free. Various locations throughout Downtown York. Info/registration: YorkParksAndRec.org.

Maine Lobster Festival – July 30-Aug 3. Times vary. This 5-day festival offers an abundance of lobster, carnival, parade, concerts, arts & crafts vendors. $5-$8/adults; $2/children. Harbor Park, Rockland. MaineLobsterFestival.com. Graze Dinners: Milk & Honey – 4pm. Farm-totable dinner including farm tour, beverages & live entertainment. $80/per person; other group/season rates apply. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. Tickets: The Black Tie Company, 207-761-6665. PineLandFarms.org.

markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 Natural Air Conditioning: Cooling Poses to Quell the Heat – 5:30-7:30pm. Join Iyengar instructor Abbey Hope for this sequence of soothing & refreshing asanas chosen for their cooling effects. Provide your own climate control even in the heat of summer. All levels welcome. $25. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave Plaza, Portland. Info: 774-YOGA (9642). MaineYoga.com.

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Lavish Earth at Naples for the Arts – 9am5pm. Lavish Earth specializes in high-quality, high- vibration crystals and minerals from all over the planet. Perfect for collectors or holistic practitioners. On the Naples Causeway in the Holistic Tent. NaplesForTheArts.com.

Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See July 17 listing. Turning Light Center. 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 27 Open Farm Day – Times vary. Over 100 farms throughout the state open their gates to offer the public an opportunity to learn about agriculture including various activities. Free. Info/locations: GetRealMaine.com. Lunch on the Farm – 11am-2pm. Enjoy free hayride tours & a buffet lunch in the back meadow. Free. Harris Farm, 280 Buzzell Rd, Dayton. 207710-1540. HarrisFarm.com.

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Yoga Classes – 8:30-10am. See July 14 listing. Turning Light Center. 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

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Creative Wellness Walk at Laudholm Farm – 10am-12pm. Enjoy a simple hike, demo & painting/ drawing on the lawn. Bring water/snack. Meet at the Visitor’s Center. Reservation not required. Free. $4/ Reserve admission. Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farms Rd, Wells. 207-337-2900. ArtHope.org.

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Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas – 8pm. Enjoy Celtic sounds with this fiddler & cellist duo. $25. Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln, Ogunquit. Info/ tickets: 800-464-9934. JonathansOgunquit.com. Bangor State Fair – July 25-Aug 3. 12pm. Enjoy rides, music, contests, animal shows, demonstrations, demolition derby, various vendors.12/pp;

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Romantic Music for Clarinet & Piano – 7:30pm. Enjoy listening to Jose Franch-Ballester & Ran Dank play selections from Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Brahms & Weber. $10-$45. Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St, Rockport. Tickets: 207-236-2823. BayChamberConcerts.org.

plan ahead FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 Romantic Music for Clarinet & Piano – 5:307:30pm. Celebrate our 10th year anniversary as a chiropractic & whole health practice in the Seacoast Area. Enjoy live music, a bounce house for kids, refreshments & raffles. Free. Natural Care Wellness Center, 6 Seeley Ln, Eliot. 207-439-9242. NaturalCareWellness.com.

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Maine Coast Cycling Club – 5:30pm. Offers weekly evening rides consisting of about 30 miles. Departs from Springvale at Crum Cycle and the Nasson Bike Center. 463 Main St, Springvale. 207-432-3674. MaineCoastCycling.com.

Exhibit: Eye Sweet and Fair: Naval Architecture, Lofting, and Modeling – Explore the evolution of naval architecture, techniques & technology that maintain a ship. Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St, Bath. Info/times: 207-443-1316. MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.

Music on the Mall Summer Concert Series – 6-8pm. Bring a blanket & food while enjoying live music. Free. Town Mall, Maine Street, Brunswick. 207-729-4439.

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Ideals of Beauty: The Nude – This show explores the theme of the male & female nude in American art with paintings, sculptors & printmaking. Library Gallery at the Farnsworth Museum, 16 Museum Street, Rockland. Info/times: 207-596-6457. FarnsworthMuseum.org.

Bluegrass Brunch – 9:30am-1:30pm. Enjoy brunch while listening to live music by Ron & Wendy Cody with Lincoln Meyers. Music begins at 11am. Gather, Farm Fresh Eatery, 189 Main St, Yarmouth. 207-847-3250. GatherMaine.com.

Maine Northern Skies: Clear Light Art Exhibition – All ages. Local artists feature their interpretations of Maine’s skies. L.C. Bates Museum, U.S. Rte 201, Hinckley. Info/times: 207-238-4250. GWH.org.

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Beach Plum Farm – Open dawn to dusk. Features the Roby Littlefield Museum and the farmhouse and barn of a traditional saltwater farm with 22 acres stretching down to the Ogunquit River. Free. Rte 1, Ogunquit. 207-646-3604. Franciscan Monastery – Open dawn to dusk. Enjoy the gardens, trails and park along the Kennebunk River. Free. 28 Beach Ave, Kennebunk Beach. 207-967-2011. Ever After Mustang Rescue – 9am. Ages 15+. Volunteer for the adopt-a-horse program. Call for details. 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. Replica Columbus Ships: The Nina & Pinta – July 3-11. 9am-6pm. Take a tour on these sailing museums to have a glimpse of the past. $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/students ages 5-16. Spring Point Marina, 1 Spring Point Dr, South Portland. Info: 787-672-2152. TheNina.com. Historical Walking Tours of Portland – 1:30pm. The tour highlights famous city residents, architecture, historic landmarks and the Great Fire of 1866. Tour size limited; first-come, first-serve basis. $10. The Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St, Portland. Info/tickets: 207-774-1822. MaineHistory.org. Bingo – 6:30pm. Except Thurs. Play bingo almost every night. Doors open at 3pm. $10-$25. South Portland Bingo Hall, 200 John Roberts Rd, South Portland. 207-761-2717. SoPoBingo.com.

Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Rides – 4:30pm. Enjoy food, entertainment, exhibit barns and a trolley ride through the countryside with an ice cream. Trolley departs at 7pm. $5. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Long Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport. Info: 207-967-2712. TrolleyMuseum.org. Acoustic Wednesdays – 5-9pm. Enjoy fresh food & drinks while listening to live music. Gather, Farm Fresh Eatery, 189 Main St, Yarmouth. 207-8473250. GatherMaine.com.

Clint Fulkerson – Thru July 27. A Portland artist that creates oversized and transparent drawings that can be walked through. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square Plz, Portland. Info/times: 207-775-6148. PortlandMuseum.org.

Fine Art Opening - Dennis Perrin & Sally Ladd Cole – Thru July 23. Come meet the artists, sip wine & enjoy beautiful art from 7 countries. Roux & Cyr International Fine Art Gallery, 48 Free St, Portland. Info/times: 207-576-7787. RouxAndCyrGallery.com.

Maine Northern Skies: Artist Workshop – Afternoons. All ages. Local artists have workshops regarding their exhibits. $3/adults; $1/kids. L.C. Bates Museum, U.S. Rte 201, Hinckley. Info/times: 207-238-4250.

Saco Bay Artists – Alternating times, 12 or 7pm. 2nd Mon. Invites local artists to their meetings and workshops. The Pines, 10-20 Manor St, Ocean Park. Info: 207-937-2125, 207-502-2574. SacoBayArtists.org. Women and Horses Workshop – 6-7:30pm. A hands-on learning experience with horses. $10. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. Info/register: 207-284-7722. MustangRescue.org. Monday Sonatas: Beethoven String Quartets – 7:30pm. Four renowned groups will perform famous works written by Ludwig van Beethoven. $40. Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Rd, Brunswick. 207-725-3895. BowdoinFestival.org.

wednesday Painting Sessions – 9:30am-2pm. Enjoy community painting while having fun. All levels of painters are welcome including beginners. REED School on Homestead Ave, Portland. Info: PaintingForAPurpose.net. Food and Body Balance Support Group – 1pm. Support group for people that want to improve their food & body balance. Free. The Dana Center at Maine Med, 22 Bramhall St, Portland. 207-332-9003.

Community Gathering Night – 7-9pm. Bring a project to work on or be part of the gathering. Free. Studio B, The Hive, 84 Main St, Kennebunk. TheHiveKennebunk.com.

thursday Give Back Thursdays – All day. Every Thursday 10% of sales will be donated among 4 local charities. Bibo’s Madd Apple Café, 23 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9698. BibosPortland.com. Book Group – 9:45am. 2nd Thurs. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport. 207-967-2778. Women and Horses Workshop – 10:30am-12pm. A hands-on learning experience with horses. $10. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. Info/register: 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org. Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Rides – 4:30pm. Enjoy food, entertainment, exhibit barns and a trolley ride through the countryside with an ice cream. Trolley departs at 7pm. $5. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Long Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport. Info: 207-967-2712. TrolleyMuseum.org. Third Thursdays – 5-9pm. Enjoy an evening with live music, food, drinks, special programming & the museum. $12/adults; $10/seniors & students with ID; $6/ages 13-17. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland. 207-775-6148. PortlandMuseum.org. Oyster Thursday – Enjoy $1.55 oysters and a bartender’s choice drink special in our bar/lounge. Five Fifty-Five/Point 5 Lounge, 555 Congress St, Portland. 207-761-0555. 90’s Night with Hello Newman – 9:30pm-1am. Enjoy this cover band that performs songs from the 1990s. Free. Bull Feeney’s Public House, 375 Fore St, Portland. 207-773-7210.departs at 7pm. $5. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Long Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport. Info: 207-967-2712. TrolleyMuseum.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE BY MERET Fireworks In The Square – 9:45pm. Celebrate every Thursday with fireworks. Free. Old Orchard Beach Pier, 2 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach. OldOrchardBeachMaine.com.TrolleyMuseum.org.

Meret Bainbridge, LAc 611 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102 207-878-3300 Meret@AcupunctureByMeret.com AcupunctureByMeret.com Meret specializes in women’s health, menopause, pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, depression, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, acupressure and bodymind work. Rosemont Corner, insurance accepted, patient parking, since 1997. See ad, page 8.

friday Children’s Programs: Story Time – 10am-1:30pm. Ages 5+. Kids enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and crafts. Free. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport. 207-967-2778. Fridays at the Farm – 10-11:30am. All ages. Explore the farm and help collect eggs & milk the cows. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-688-4539. PinelandFarms.org. Biddeford + Saco Art Walk – 5-8pm. Last Friday. Various venues downtown and in the mills of Biddeford and Saco open their doors for the art walk. Free. Info: BiddefordArtWalk.com. Brunswick ArtWalk – 5-8pm. Second Friday. Various locations throughout Downtown Brunswick open their doors for the art walk. Shuttles provided. Free. 207-798-6964. 5RAA.org. First Friday Art Walk – 5-8pm. First Friday, Various galleries & art venues open for the art walk. Free. Info: LiveWorkPortland.org. Astronomy Classes – 7:30pm, beginner classes at 6:45pm. 1st Friday. Free. Astronomical Society of Northern New England (ASNNE), at the New School, 38 York St, Kennebunk. ASNNE.org. Festival Fridays – 7:30pm. Musicians perform famous works written by Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Schubert. $40. Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Rd, Brunswick. 207-725-3895. BowdoinFestival.org.

saturday Wagon Ride to the Past History Tours – 10am-12pm. Enjoy a 2-hr scenic tour & hear stories of the Native Americans, fishermen, farmers, etc., who lived on the farm for the past 250 years. $14/adults & kids 13+; $8/kids 3-12. Wolfe’s Neck Farm Red Barn, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. Reserve tickets: 207- 869-5433. WolfesNeckFarm.org.

BARTLETT ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE 7 Oak Hill Terr, Ste 3 Scarborough, ME 04074 207-219-0848 Kath@BartlettAcupuncture.com BartlettAcupuncture.com

At Bartlett Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, I am dedicated to helping my patients thrive. I offer significant pain relief and effective treatment of chronic disease and other internal conditions using a holistic approach of acupuncture & Chinese herbs. With 13 years in practice, my patients’ treatment outcomes are higher than reported acupuncture studies. See ad, page 13.

CHIROPRACTIC DOIRON CHIROPRACTIC & SPORTS REHABILITAION LLC Dr David Doiron 7 Hutchins St, Saco, ME • 207-282-5233 DoironChiropractic.com

Dr Dave, of Doiron Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation LLC, takes a full-body approach towards treatment utilizing the gold standard in soft tissue treatment A.R.T®. If your goal is to restore function, improve health and increase performance, call or email for an appointment.

Wine Tasting – 1-5pm. 1st & 3rd Sat, Customers can sample and learn about various wines and what to purchase. Browne Trading Market, 262 Commercial St, Portland. 207-775-7560. Wells Summer Concert Series – 6:30pm. Enjoy summertime concerts in the park. Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Harbor Park, 362 Harbor Rd, Wells. 207646-2451. WellsChamber.org.

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My mission is to offer the most beautiful, unique, highest vibration crystals and minerals, perfect for holistic practitioners and collectors. See calendar for upcoming events.

DENTAL PEAK DENTAL HEALTH

Stefan Andren, DDS 74 Gray Rd, Ste 3, W Falmouth, ME 207-878-8844 • Info@PeakDentalHealth.com PeakDentalHealth.com Maine’s first eco-certified dental office is a welcoming and caring place to reach your oral health goals. Please call, email or stop in to learn more about how they can change your perception of what the dentist can be. It is what you deserve. See ad, page 5.

HOLISTIC HEALING ARCANA (IN THE OLD PORT) Kate Hebold, Owner 81 Market St, Portland, ME 207-773-7801 ArcanaHealingArts@gmail.com ArcanaMaine.com

Arcana is a holistic healing arts center and retail gallery in the heart of the Old Port. Aiming to honor and celebrate the uniqueness of its patrons, Arcana upholds a high standard of mindful care in every service offered: massage, Reiki, polarity therapy, readings and special events.

HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY YARA PEREZ, LCPC, EMP

200 High St, Portland, ME 04101 207-358-6331 HolisticTherapy@YaraPerez.com As a psychotherapist and counselor, I strive to offer a safe and nurturing environment where one can feel empowered to connect with their essential self. I use holistic, traditional, and integrative approaches and enjoy working with individuals and couples.

HOMEOPATHY BAYLIGHT CENTER FOR HOMEOPATHY

Jane M. Frederick, Director of Advancement 222 Saint John St, Ste 137, Portland, ME 04102 • 207-774-4244 Jane@BaylightHomeopathy.com BaylightHomeopathy.com At Baylight Center for Homeopathy, our mission is to illuminate the benefits of this transformative healing art. Our practitioners and faculty are fervent proponents of joy, creativity, freedom, and ease, and of the knowledge that homeopathy is an effective source of support for these integral aspects of healthy living. See ad, page 9.

YOGA BHAKTI IN MOTION Stephanie Harmon 155 Brackett St, 3rd Flr • 207-233-0966 BhaktiInMotion@gmail.com BhaktiInMotion.com Bhakti in Motion offers a wide variety of yoga classes, dance classes and retreats, workshops and events. This studio will support you on your healing path towards a healthy body, calm and clear mind and fulfilling life! Are you ready to set your devotion into motion?

TURNING LIGHT CENTER Darcy Cunningham 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth, ME 207-829-2700 • TurningLight.org Therapeutic Yoga: a mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Together, we apply movement, breath, stillness and sound to relieve pain, tension and stress, helping clients become more able to enjoy life. Group yoga classes also available.

ORGANIC BEDDING THE CLEAN BEDROOM

5 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, ME • 207-704-0743 Two Portland Square, Fore St Portland, ME • 207-517-3500 TheCleanBedroom.com The Clean Bedroom is an organic and all-natural mattress and bedding resource with seven showrooms, including its new location in Portland. Through its showrooms and website, eco-minded shoppers gain insight to create a healthier sleep environment. See ad, back cover.

ORGANIC SALON OCEAN WAVES SALON

Betsy Harding 37 Ocean St, S Portland, ME 207-799-8686 In addition to our Organic Hair Color, we provide the most popular and demanding Nova Lash, eyelash extensions, the new and upcoming fashion. The product line carried is organic and cruelty-free. Bring home and maintain the color and the integrity of your hair. Special occasions of weddings and proms are at your service.

THERMOGRAPHY INNER IMAGE CLINICAL THERMOGRAPHY Ingrid LeVasseur, CCT 5 Fundy Rd, Ste 10c • 207-939-7355 Ingrid@MyInnerImage.com MyInnerImage.com

Inner Image Clinical Thermography offers pain-free, radiation-free breast screening to the women of Maine. Our primary office is in Falmouth, however, during the spring and fall we bring this advanced technology to all areas of the state. Call us for details. See ad, page 6.

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