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The Hidden Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

Causes of Iodine Deficiency

Radiation

Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation

Low-Sodium Diets

Overuse of zero-nutrient salt substitutes in foods leads to iodine depletion

Iodized Table Salt

Iodized salt may slowly lose its iodine content by exposure to air

Bromine

A toxic chemical found in baked goods overrides iodine's ability to aid thyroid

Iodine-Depleted Soil Poor farming techniques have led to declined levels of iodine in soil

A Growing Epidemic Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, ﬁbrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deﬁcient and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

What to Do The easy solution is taking the right kind of iodine in the right dosage to rebalance thyroid function and restore health to the whole body.

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Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life’s search for love and wisdom. ~Rumi

y heart is heavy this month as life’s natural progression again reminds me of the fragility of this temporal state of being. Yet I also write with great joy and gratitude that in the shared journey I have been given

the opportunity to share in many special moments with cherished friends and family members that have colored life with inestimable love.

Within the bigger, grander picture, allowing anything to cloud thinking

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ways to keep your spirit bright in “Natural Mood Boosters: Safe Alternatives to Antidepressants.” How wonderful it is that simple changes in our routine can keep us from feeling down and murky.

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Anticipating winter’s shorter days of light, Kathleen Barnes offers additional

In Linda Sechrist’s compelling feature article, “Awakening the Global Heart:

Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story,” we learn of individuals across the country who are pioneering momentum toward improved local and global health and sustainability as they work out new ways to forward everything from economic stability to environmental integrity to humanitarian causes.

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May we all know the sweet rewards of making another’s day better

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Move through grief and loss with an Edgebrook residential workshop

ased on the workshops originated by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, this residential workshop No. 5-8 offers the rare opportunity to express and share the many feelings that accompany experiences of grief, loss and trauma. Participants come together from all walks of life to form an extremely safe and confidential group, a place of compassion. This environment enables participants to explore and work on the “unfinished business” of their experiences with grief and loss. Underlying this process is a belief in unconditional love and acceptance. The workshop is limited to 22 participants and will have at least five highly trained experienced staff. Participant feedback has been overwhelmingly positive for this workshop, now in its 17th year. Location: Notre Dame Spiritual Center, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred. For more information, call Paul K. Matteson MS.Ed., L.C.P.C. at 207 753-0135 or email paul@edgebrook.org. Visit www.edgebrook.org. Cost: $675. A limited scholarship program is funded primarily by former participants. See ad, page 33.

ancer beware! The witches are coming! The Witches Cocktail party is Saturday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Woodlands Country Club in Falmouth. Show your support by wearing the color pink, a witchy fascinator and bling, and sparkly cocktail attire! The Witches Wear Pink host committee is raising awareness about breast cancer, preventative care medicine, breast cancer research and the Women’s Cancer Fund. Proceeds will go to the Maine Cancer Foundation. Cost: $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit WitchesWearPink.org or email, info@witcheswearpink.org. Location: Woodlands Country Club, 39 Woods Road, Falmouth.

Chinese medicine + photography + networking artlett Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine and Fenders Photography will co-host a social and photo exhibit on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m., as part of a joint networking event with the Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber of Congress, Portland Regional Chamber. Door prizes will include acupuncture treatments, Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) sessions, and other gifts from local businesses. This is an opportunity to explore the fascinatKath Bartlett, MS, LAc ing world of Chinese medicine while browsing an exhibition of Cory Fender’s photography. Everyone is welcome. Bartlett Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine is celebrating its second anniversary. Location: Bartlett Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, 7 Oak Hill Terrace, Scarborough, near the post office and Ace Hardware. For more information, call 207-772-2811, email alebel@PortlandRegion.com, or visit PortlandRegion.com FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/739389429540212/

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newsbriefs Mind Body Spirit Festival Touring Maine

ind Body Spirit international festivals are held throughout the year in various Maine locations, featuring holistic health practitioners, energy healers, psychics and mediums, herbs and organic products, metaphysical supplies, enlightening workshops, and crystals, gems, and jewelry. Check out the festival at these locations: • Saturday, Oct. 3, Belfast, University of Maine Hutchinson Center • Sunday, Oct. 18, Freeport, Hilton Garden Inn • Saturday, Nov. 14, Farmington, University of Maine Student Center $5 admission includes most workshops. Paid tickets will be required for Spiritual Table Tipping and the Past Life Reading Group Session, purchased at the door. Some of the proceeds with benefit a local homeless shelter or food bank. Website: www.mindbodyspiritfestival.org. Email: mbsfestival@hotmail.com. Contact: Cheryl Bean-Moody of The B.E.S.T. Connection (Better Events, Seminars and Training), 207-649-2386.

Dress Up to Drive out Human Trafficking

otary District 7780 presents “A Costume Party” for a great cause on Friday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at One Longfellow Square in Portland. Enjoy a fun-filled family night with appetizers, a cash bar, costume prizes, a silent auction and dancing to the sounds of the Denny Breau Band! Costumes should be family-friendly. This event will raise awareness of the issues of human trafficking in Maine, New Hampshire and around the world, with guest speakers Dee Clarke and Carol Metzker. All proceeds will be donated to Voices4Freedom, Preble Street and other local organizations. Cost: $30/advanced; $35/door. For more information or to purchase tickets, call One Longfellow Square at 207-761-1757 or visit Rotary7780.org or OneLongfellowSquare.com. Location: One Longfellow Square, 181 State St, Portland.

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The Power of She 10K celebrates the female strength

ring every woman you know to celebrate the power of what a woman can do. This fun, fearless and female race in Portland on Sunday, Oct. 11 raises money for the Maine Women’s Fund. Each registered athlete will receive a head bandana, race bib, food and drinks, and chip timing. If you dare, dress up and you might win a prize for the best costume! Following the race, enjoy the after-party at Sullivan Gym, University of Southern Maine. Race-day check-in will be from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. followed by a warm-up session and opening ceremonies at 8:45am. The race starts promptly at 9 a.m. This is a timed event, and awards will be presented at 10:30 a.m. Water stops and medical support will be provided throughout the course. Participants must be at least 13, and anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian waiver. Cost: $50. For more information or to register, visit ThePowerOfShe10K.com. Location: Back Bay Boulevard and Preble Street Parking Lot, Portland.

newsbriefs Workshop introduces OH Cards as a tool for personal development

H Cards, or “Metaphoric Cards of Association,” are used worldwide as a creative approach for personal awareness and development. Vast Horizons is hosting a workshop on Friday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 3p.m. with decks of cards available for purchase. Participants will work with the cards during the workshop, while discussing the current clinical settings where OH cards are used, including addictions and substance abuse treatment, anger management, youth at risk, family therapy, and eating disorders. Participants will introBodhi Simpson, duced to many of the current decks of cards in the OH series LCPC, ATR and learn about their specific purposes. The workshop will be led by Bodhi Simpson, LCPC, ATR. Cost: $100. Location: Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, 81 Bridge St., Yarmouth. To register, call 207-650-8170 or email Bodhi at bodhisimposn@yahoo.com. Space is limited. See ad, page 25.

Preserving History One Ball at a Time: Biddeford Ball Gears up for the 2nd Annual Fundraiser

rab your masks and put on your dancing shoes for the return of the Biddeford Ball at the Pepperell Mill Campus on Saturday, Oct. 3. This year’s theme will be Masquerade, and the night will kick off with the African beats of Embody the Rhythm, so don’t be late! Guests can expect savory treats and mouth-watering drinks from many local establishments. Marvel at Circus Conservatory performances, and dance late into the night to Chris Humphrey’s Big Band. Proceeds from this entertaining fundraiser will be used to illuminate the iconic brick smoke stack that defines the Saco/Biddeford skyline and raise awareness toward the preservation of the Biddeford Mills Museum. Tickets cost $40 in advance and are available for sale at Suger or Elements, both located in downtown Biddeford. For more information, visit BiddefordBall.org. Location of the Ball: Pepperell Mill Building 13–40 Main Street (intersection of Alfred and Main Streets), Biddeford.

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An Evening of Kirtan with Award-Winning International Artists Shantala

ourney into the night with kirtan and a spiritual concert by Shantala at 7:30 p.m., October 10 at The Yoga Center in Portland. Free the mind while listening to soul-stirring vocals, sacred lyrics and exotic instrumentation. The audience is invited to participate fully through call-and-response chanting, dance and meditation. Sacred chanting (kirtan) has its roots in the sacred music of ancient India. It is growing rapidly in popularity in the West along with the rise of yoga in American culture. Chanting events involve active audience participation and are open to people of all religious backgrounds. The music carries the audience through a journey of etheric beauty, ecstatic percussion and singing with the devotion of the heart. It is a celebration of life, love and the beauty of the human spirit. Benjy and Heather Wertheimer lead Kirtan worldwide as the duo, Shantala. The weaving of Benjy’s Indian classical singing and instrumentation with Heather’s soaring vocals is freshly original and profoundly moving. Together they create music with beauty, passion and reverence. Shantala has performed and recorded internationally with such sacred music luminaries as Krishna Das, Deva Premal & Miten, and Jai Uttal. Sean Frenette is a guitarist/bard/multi-instrumentalist/ composer/artist. His multi-faceted creative pursuits have led to many adventures including the opportunity to share music in many wonderful places with many beautiful people. Cost: $15/advanced; $20/door. Location: The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Avenue Plaza, Portland. For more information, call The Yoga Center at 207-774-9642, email Info@ MaineYoga.com or visit MaineYoga. com, ShantalaMusic.com or BenjyMusic.com.

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amantha Black, along with the Certified Coaches Federation, will be hosting a two-day training class to become a certified life or executive coach on October 24 and 25 at the Four Points by Sheraton Boston Wakefield, or December 5 and 6 at the American Samantha Black Resort, in Niagara Falls, Ontario. “Attendees will learn the language of coaching, how to empower and motivate others to make lasting and positive changes, and will leave with the foundation required to begin their coaching career,” says Black. “Coaching is all about using previous life experiences, imagining what is possible and the language of coaching to help clients get to where they want to go and beyond.” The Certified Coaches Federation has certified more than 10,000 graduates worldwide and is committed to offering a lifetime of resources to help graduates succeed. Readers that mention Natural Awakenings when registering will receive an additional 30-minute coaching session following the core course.

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Portland Ovations’ Pop! mingles food, the arts and community

njoy an evening of the arts with delicious food, entertainment and people from the community on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. The Portland Company waterfront warehouse will be transformed into an indoor street fair with performances from local artists, delectable samples from the best restaurants and a large array of auction items. Proceeds will go to Ovations Offstage, a performing arts organization that connects various people to the performing arts in the Portland area. For more information, visit PortlandOvations.org or call 207773-3150. Cost: $35/advance, $40/door, $25/Portland Ovations members. Location: Portland Company, 58 Fore St., Portland.

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xplore your dark side and celebrate the Halloween season at the Ghoulwill Ball on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This spooktacular event is hosted by Goodwill and emceed by Blake and Eva from the Coast 93.1 Morning Show. The nights’ festivities will include hors d’oeuvres with a cash bar, dancing to live music by Motor Booty Affair, pictures from a free photo booth, encounters with ghouls, goblins, vampires, witches and who knows what else. Let’s not forget the costume contests for Most Creative Use of Goodwill Finds, Best Group Theme, People’s Choice and the Judges Best Overall Grand Prize. This haunted party is too funny to miss! And it raises money for Goodwill’s job coaching programs for people with disabilities. Cost: $15. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit FaceBook.com/ Events/1632620626979189 or EventBrite.com. Location: The Portland Club, 156 State St., Portland.

Wildlife Thrives in Dead and Fallen Trees Gathering winter firewood or felling dead trees may be a necessary chore, but it’s best to avoid fallen or snag trees (still upright and decomposing naturally) because they are home to woodland and backyard wildlife. Many types of birds, including woodpeckers, chickadees, bluebirds, nuthatches, owls, wrens and tree swallows and small mammals like raccoons, squirrels, opossums and porcupines use the cavities and crevices for shelter, food (in some cases, dining on congregating invertebrates like millipedes, beetles, spiders, worms and ants), mating, nesting and resting. The U.S. Forest Service says that some 1,200 forms of flora, including mosses, lichens and fungi, rely on dead, dying or rotted-hollow trees and serve to refresh habitat by returning vital nutrients to the soil via the nitrogen cycle. Decaying logs on the forest floor also act as “nurse logs” for new seedlings. Likewise, it’s good to respect brush piles of mainly fallen limbs and sticks.

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“These are wonderful hiding places for squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks,” reports Woodrow Nelson, a vice president with the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation (ArborDay.org), in Lincoln, Nebraska, which serves to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. It’s best to identify existing and future snags prior to gathering firewood or timber to spare their accidental destruction. Long-dead trees are fairly easy to spot, with their bony limbs bereft of leaves. Snags-to-be require more review. Look for signs of disease or misshapen form: bracket fungi, rotting branch stubs, beetles, carpenter ants or broken main limbs. Nelson further advises, “Proper pruning can turn around a tree’s health.” He encourages consulting with a local certified arborist or the foundation’s Backyard Woods program. Keeping one or more snags in a yard can create wildlife refuges. According to the National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org), hardwood trees tend to make better nesting habitats, while softer woods are more suited for food foraging. As long as the wood is kept

a reasonable distance from a home, termites and other pests won’t find their way between the two dwellings.

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Red/Purple Produce is Best for Our Weight and Heart

ew research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found the color of the fruits and vegetables we eat may affect our weight and heart health differently. The study followed 1,272 people over a three-year period, beginning in 2006 and 2008. The researchers compared their respective diets over both periods with levels of cholesterol, weight and waist circumferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all measures of obesity. The research grouped fruits and vegetables into red/purple, yellow, green, orange or white. Among women, greater consumption of red/ purple fruits and vegetables was related to lower weight and abdominal fat, lower blood sugar and reduced total cholesterol. Meanwhile, greater consumption of yellow fruits and vegetables was linked to weight gain over the same period. Among men, the researchers found those that ate more red/purple fruits and vegetables had reduced weight and waists compared to those that ate othercolored foods over the three-year period by an average of 13 and 14 percent, respectively. Greater yellow fruit consumption was linked to lower total cholesterol levels. Green and white fruits and vegetables were associated with reduced abdominal fat gain over the three-year period.

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study from the University of Minnesota has found that two strains of virulent bacteria in the gut significantly increase the incidence of colon cancer, and a change in microbiology of the gut often coincides with colon cancer. The study tested 88 people, of which half had colon tumors. The scientists sampled and analyzed gut bacteria within the subjects to assess their microbiomes. They found that colon cancers were linked to those with microbiomes that had increased levels of Fusobacteria and Providencia species of bacteria. The latter is considered more virulent and responsible for the production of certain enzymes that have been previously linked with colon cancer. These two species of bacteria have also been linked with higher rates of inflammation and infection in other research. Fusobacteria has been found prevalent among people with ulcerative colitis. Providencia species include E. coli and Klebsiella, both found among urinary tract infections, throat infections and others. Microbiological science over the past half a century has found that better food choices can bring about significant healthful changes in the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s microbiome. These include incorporating prebiotic and fermented foods into oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diet.

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2015 study has found that larger opioid medication doses increase the incidence of depression in a Veterans Administration study of 355 pain patients. An opioid is a pharmaceutical compound, such as morphine, that produces an analgesic effect in the nervous system. The study, published in the Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain, followed patients with low-back pain for two years. The patients were taking varying doses of opioid pain killers, rated by their morphine-equivalent dose. The researchers found that higher doses resulted in a doubling of depression incidences. According to Dr. James Duke, author of The Green Pharmacy, natural herbal alternatives to painkiller drugs that are free of the side effect include meadowsweet, ginger, willow bark, clove, lavender, eucalyptus, red pepper and rosemary.

U.S. Kids Not Drinking Enough Liquids

2015 study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has found that more than half of American children are dehydrated. The research analyzed data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for children 6 to 19 years old. The study also found that boys have a 76 percent greater likelihood of being dehydrated, and African-Americans were 34 percent more likely to not drink enough water compared with U.S. Caucasians. “Dehydration accounts for hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year due to a number of illnesses that can lead to depletion of fluids and electrolytes from the body,” says Dr. Daniel Rauch, associate professor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. It can be difficult for parents to gauge the level of hydration in children. Researchers from the University of Arkansas have determined that urine color provides a reliable indicator of hydration levels, with darker urine indicating increasing levels of dehydration.

Brain-Lymphatic Discovery May Hasten Science

study at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine has found that the brain is directly connected to the body’s immune system through a previously unknown set of lymphatic vessels. The discovery furthers the understanding for medical scientists of how the brain’s immune system works. While it’s been known for decades that lymphatic vessels transport immune cells through the rest of the body, confirming that this also occurs within the brain has been elusive. The discovery is attributed to Antoine Louveau, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at UVA. He says, “It changes entirely the way we perceive the neuro-immune interaction. We always perceived it before as something esoteric that can’t be studied, but now we can ask mechanistic questions.” According to researchers, physicians can now examine the physical connection between the immune system and the brain instead of only studying how the brain responds to immune issues; it might also improve how diseases like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, autism and others are understood and treated.

Music and Audio Books Help Kids Move Past Pain

study published in Pediatric Surgery International has determined that children that listened to music or audio books experienced significantly less pain after undergoing major surgery than those that did not. Pain scores were monitored before and after treatments. Fifty-six children, ages 9 to 14, were divided into three groups—one heard 30 minutes of songs chosen by the children from a list of popular music, another listened to audio books and the third (control) wore noise-canceling headphones. Pain scores were monitored before and after treatments. Those that listened to the music or audio books experienced significant reductions in pain compared to the control group. natural awakenings

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Heaven Within

to mentally experience boredom or disappointment. Try seeing the invisible Divine flowing through and supporting everyone and everything. A rainstorm becomes a miraculous event, the lightning a fascinating display of electrical fireworks, the thunder a booming reminder of the invisible power of nature. Live the mystery by beginning to perceive what average eyes fail to notice.

by Wayne Dyer

eaven is a state of mind, not a location, since Spirit is everywhere and in everything. You can begin making a conscious decision to look for the unfolding of Spirit in everything and everyone that you encounter. I personally do this by making an effort to look upon my world as if I were observing it through lenses that filter out the form and all of the material aspects of what I’m seeing, and I can only view the spiritual energy that allows what I’m noticing to exist. Try putting on these imaginary magical lenses and see how different everything appears. I now see spiritual energy in everyone I encounter. When I’m tempted to judge anyone, I remind myself to view them through my special lenses. When I can do so, all negative judgment

Wayne Dyer, Ph.D. dissolves. I feel more peaceful knowing that I’m not just this body that I’m destined to discard. I also feel the lifegiving Spirit within me on a daily basis, and it’s exhilarating! Being more balanced spiritually and physically gives me the opportunity to be in a continual state of gratitude and awe. I see miracles everywhere. Try changing your view of the world to one of awe and wonder. Rather than looking for miracles, shift to seeing everything as miraculous. By being in a state of awe, you won’t be able

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National Festival Celebrates the Art of Storytelling Mix public speaking, acting, comedy and music and we get the performance art of storytelling, practiced by the likes of Mark Twain and Garrison Keillor. The largest related celebration is the 43rd annual International Storytelling Festival, held from October 2 through 4 this year in Jonesborough, Tennessee. More than 15 award-winning storytellers scheduled include Kim Weitkamp, who mixes humorous personal and family stories and original songs; Charlotte Blake Alston, who tells traditional and contemporary stories of African and African-American oral culture, accompanied by native instruments; and Andy Offutt Irwin, known for his mouth noises and the adventures of his 85-year-old Aunt Marguerite Van Camp. Attendees can also tell stories at Story Slam! and Swappin’ Ground events and workshops. Festival producer the International Storytelling Center, together with the Library of Congress and American Folklife Center, also conducts a 26-week Teller-in-Residence training program. Storytelling is not only mentally challenging, it facilitates family and community bonding in a highly social and entertaining format. For more information and preregistration, visit StorytellingCenter.net.

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EPA to Regulate Nanotechnology Pesticides The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin to regulate new nanomaterial pesticides due to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Food Safety (CFS). In 2008, a coalition of nonprofits filed a legal petition requesting that the agency recognize the growing class of nanosilver consumer products and their risks, and regulate them as new pesticides. After the EPA failed to acknowledge the petition last December, the coalition sued the agency last March to force it to respond. Nanotechnology manipulates materials at the atomic and molecular levels; they are so tiny they cannot be seen with an ordinary microscope and possess extraordinary mobility and unique chemical and biological properties that increase the potential for biological interaction and toxicity. There are no labeling requirements for nanoscale products. The EPA has since agreed that nanosilver products intended to kill microorganisms qualify as pesticides, and that developers of such products must now seek EPA review and approval before the products are marketed. The agency has not committed, however, to undertake enforcement actions against currently commercialized products that haven’t undergone the EPA registration process, although it has taken action against some noncompliant manufacturers.

Warnings Heeded

New York State Bans Fracking The Empire State has now officially banned fracking after a seven-year review process. New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens states, “After exhaustive research and examination of the science and facts, prohibiting high-volume hydraulic fracturing is the only reasonable alternative. Highvolume hydraulic fracturing poses significant adverse impacts to land, air, water, natural resources and potential significant public health impacts that cannot be adequately mitigated.” A findings statement concludes, “There are no feasible or prudent alternatives that adequately avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts and address risks to public health from this activity.” Two groups heavily involved in the campaign, New Yorkers Against Fracking and Americans Against Fracking, praised the decision. Industry groups have threatened to sue, but the attorneys at Earthjustice (Earthjustice.org) are confident that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s exhaustive review will withstand any legal challenges and the nonprofit pledges to stand alongside the state in case of such actions. Vermont outlawed the practice in 2012. Source: EcoWatch.com

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Farmers Sue GMO-Maker Over Lost Revenue Swiss biotech giant Syngenta AG may have destroyed much of the corn export business that U.S. farmers count on. China has rejected huge shipments of U.S.-grown corn, largely because Syngenta released a GMO (genetically modified organism) version before it was approved. Consequently, $1 billion in class action suits are being brought in federal court by farmers in three states. The MIR162 strain of GM corn comprises only about 3 percent of U.S. crops, but it cannot be contained due to cross-breeding. The National Grain and Feed Association estimates that the Chinese refusal of U.S. corn has reduced corn prices by 11 cents per bushel, and it has asked Syngenta to stop selling the GM corn seed varieties. Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. Source: Tinyurl.com/SyngentaLawsuit

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November 1 is Extra Mile Day Shawn Anderson’s mission is to empower 1 million people to answer the question, “Why live a life that is unfulfilling?” He created Extra Mile Day held on November 1 to remind people that they each have the power to create positive changes in families, organizations and communities when they go the extra mile. This year, more than 400 mayors have committed to supporting the event to make an Extra Mile Day declaration. In 2009, Anderson pedaled solo across the U.S. and interviewed 200 people that had gone the extra mile to overcome dramatic setbacks or had risked everything in order to accomplish something extraordinary. He says, “I was thrilled when 23 mayors supported the mission in that inaugural year.” His Facebook page now boasts 20,000 fans. Submit a story at ExtraMileAmerica.org and visit Facebook.com/ExtraMileAmerica.

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Smell-Based Pheromones Offer Pesticide-Free Bug Control Semios, a Vancouver, Canada, provider of real-time agricultural information and precision pest management tools, has been given U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval for the first aerosol pheromone-scent products shown effective in disrupting the mating of the codling moth and oriental fruit moth by attracting males to the females’ scent in spots devoid of mates. Pheromones are natural chemicals that many animals use to communicate within their species. Unlike pesticides that kill a wide variety of insects, each pheromone targets a single pest species, leaving beneficial pollinators like bees and predators such as ladybugs unconfused and unharmed. One dispenser is hung in each acre and nothing is sprayed directly on the fruit. Pheromones don’t affect any other organisms, including humans, and can be used by both organic and conventional growers. David Knight, owner of Knight’s Appleden Fruit, Ltd., in Colborne, Ontario, has used the Semios system for two seasons as part of a regulatory trial. He says, “I could see this technology becoming completely mainstream in our industry in the next five or six years.” Traditional insecticides are expensive to buy and time-consuming and laborintensive to apply. Because they’re toxic, workers can’t enter the orchard for a specified number of days after spraying. Knight adds that fruit growers that rely heavily on pollinators to produce their fruit are also keenly aware of the environmental risk posed by pesticides and welcome a natural and less costly alternative; only tiny amounts are needed. Kirk Hillier, Ph.D., a biologist at Canada’s Acadia University, in Nova Scotia, who studies how insects communicate with pheromones, confirms that such scents have also been shown to be effective in both controlling a wider variety of agricultural and household pests and monitoring insects destructive to forests. Source: Canadian Broadcasting Company

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any fitness-seekers run because it’s so simple and adaptable. Running can be done in groups, pairs or alone, with little equipment, skill or planning needed. Anyone can run virtually anytime, anywhere—an indoor treadmill, scenic trail, beach or sidewalk. But all surfaces are not created equal. Recently, opponents of running on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt claim they are more apt to cause injuries or pain than dirt or grass. According to body-movement researcher Daniel Ferris, Ph.D., director of the Human Neuromechanics Laboratory at the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology, no evidence currently supports the theory that running on harder surfaces leads to more injuries. “However, we see a difference in the injury types,” he reports, noting that it’s likely related to differences in how people strike their feet on different surfaces, thus delivering a different stress load to the rest of the body. Running on hard surfaces is more often correlated with issues like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon injuries; softer surfaces are more often linked with soft-tissue injuries such as knee problems. According to Michael Sandler, a running coach and author who has developed a variety of helpful resources on mindful running (MindfulRunning.org), being present is paramount to safer running on varied surfaces. “Enjoy music while running, but you have to be tuned in to your surroundings, too,” says Sandler, currently based

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near New York City. “Sometimes runners get injured when changing footwear or surfaces without being aware of how that affects their running. You’re more likely to move faster on cement, than on grass; each surface dictates a different stride.” Some softer surfaces such as grass, trails and sand tend to be more uneven, which can lead to trips, falls and related injuries and require more exertion. In a recent University of Michigan study, walkers expended up to 25 percent more energy on an uneven surface than on a smooth one, while runners experienced no difference in exertion levels. This benefits those that may be walking for weight loss, accelerating calorie burn.

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Ferris recommends that runners and walkers mix up terrains to recruit different muscle groups and make them work in new ways. As a result, a strong inland runner may struggle to complete a run on a beach, which draws more upon the calf muscles. Whether it’s a change of surface or training shoe, Ferris cautions to ease into it, rather than making an abrupt shift. Gail Fuller, a 10-time marathoner and certified running coach in Silver Spring, Maryland, believes that variety is the spice of running. “I love to switch it up; I get bored easily. I’ll run on trails one day, tracks the next,” says Fuller, an asthmatic who took up running 13 years ago to mitigate its effects.

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Fuller encourages new runners, even those with preexisting conditions, to consider different types of runs. “I recently coached a woman working toward her first 5K in Baltimore. She said she had bad knees and only felt comfortable running on a treadmill,” relates Fuller. “We’ve slowly worked in trail runs and hill work to the point where she now enjoys training on hills to get strong for a race.” However, Fuller ultimately tells runners to follow their body’s intuition regarding training. “I dislike treadmills, so I don’t use them. If you don’t like something, even if another seasoned runner recommends it, don’t do it,” she counsels, recalling her own unhappy event runs on Venice Beach sand and a New Jersey boardwalk. “Your body will tell you what it needs.” Being conscious of the mind-body connection can deepen the benefits of running and other workouts—mentally, physically and spiritually—according to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, worldwide leader of the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, nine-time marathoner and author of Running with the Mind of Meditation. “Instead of spacing out [during] exercise, say, ‘I’m going to be present and relate to my breathing and movement’,” he counsels. “That’s healthy for the mind and the body.” Whatever’s beneath their feet, mindful runners can discover the joys of physical and mental synchronization. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Treating Depression, Anxiety and Insomnia with Chinese Medicine by Kath Bartlett, MS, LAc

veryone wants to be happy and avoid suffering and pain. Our bodies’ nervous systems hardwire us to pursue this attainment. So when anxiety, depression, stress or insomnia affect us, we understandably seek relief from our afflictions. Western medicine offers pharmaceutical and talk therapy for these conditions. For those who would rather avoid pharmaceuticals, Chinese medicine is an option to explore. CHINESE MEDICINE HAS EFFECTIVELY TREATED MOOD DISORDERS FOR OVER 2,000 YEARS Chinese medicine offers a different approach to treating shen disorders. Shen is the Chinese word referring to the concept of the mind-spirit. Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history of treating shen, or mood disorders, dating back to a widely used herbal formula from the Chinese Han dynasty in China (206 BC–220 AD), formula called Rambling Powder because it promotes a free and easy, rambling spirit for those who feel tense, uptight, angry and irritable. This formula remains one of the most widely used and popular herbal formulas today, including especially in the West. In fact, I use a variation of this ancient prescription as my go-to formula for insomnia, as nd I find it highly effective. With Chinese medicine, we use a combination of acupuncture and herbal therapy to effectively treat depression, anxiety and insomnia. Acupuncture

Kath Bartlett, MS, LAc induces a deep, relaxed state that is quite helpful for those who are tense and stressed. Studies show acupuncture releases endorphins in the brain that lift the mood, similar to what is known as a runner’s high. In the treatment of mood disorders, traditional Chinese herbalists often create customized formulas that address the nuances of the patient’s individual condition. Certain herbs, such as wheat, have the ability to calm the mind. Heavy medicinals, such as shells (abalone and oyster) settle the shen, useful for treating anxiety and insomnia and panic attacks. These herbs are combined with others that address the underlying problem causing the symptoms. Chinese medicine often helps those who are on prescriptions for issues such as uncomplicated depression, anxiety, panic attacks or insomnia and prefer more natural treatments. For mild conditions, medications may be reduced or even eliminated under a physician’s or pharmacist’s guidance. For more serious shen conditions, such as bi-polar disorder, it’s necessary to work with a psychiatrist to safely decrease doses. The length of treatment really depends

on the patient and the severity of the condition. In Chinese medicine we think in terms of courses of treatment, one course being 10 to 12 acupuncture treatments or weeks of herbal medicine. Shen, or mood, conditions usually take more than one course of treatment to resolve. Weekly acupuncture treatments are a good starting point. As the patient begins feeling better, treatments can be reduced to 10-day intervals, and later bi-weekly treatments, while continuing to use herbs. The chronicity and severity of the condition will determine the length of treatment. Mild, shortterms problems respond sooner, while more entrenched, long-term issues take longer to resolve. But it’s not uncommon to see people with depression, anxiety or insomnia find their way to symptom-free living through the use of Chinese medicine. Kath Bartlett, MS, LAc has been in practice since 2001.Her office, Bartlett Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, is located in Scarborough, ME. For more information, visit her website: www. BartlettAcupuncture.com

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Greenhouse Magic Eat Homegrown Organic Veggies Year-Round

by Avery Mack uch of America’s supermarket cantly extends the growing season. Preproduce is expected to ripen in planted seeds and seedlings flourish in trucks, stores or at home after the protected environment and provide traveling many hundreds of miles from robust plants for an outdoor garden. field to table. During the past six years, Many vegetables, especially greens, can as Americans’ hunger for fresher, better- provide multiple harvests in the greentasting food has deepened, the number house well into the colder months. of home gardens has risen by 8 percent, to 113 million. That’s more than one for Explore Fresh Horizons every three people. “Greenhouse gardens are a constant Organic gardeners and others find experiment,” says Roger Marshall, that adding a greenhouse provides author of The Greenhouse Gardener’s just-picked fruit and vegetables at their Manual, in Jamestown, Rhode Island. natural peak of ripeness and signifi“I grew olive trees from seed, but they

were sterile, so I had to buy propagated trees. Like my fig tree, everything will eventually outgrow the space allotted for it.” The plants get nothing unless you provide it, adds Marshall. His two, 300-square-foot greenhouses use 100 gallons of water every three days, some collected in 55-gallon rain barrels. During winters, the unheated greenhouse protects leafy greens and root crops. Hydroponic lettuce and herbs share the propane-heated greenhouse with figs, lemon grass, ginger, galangal and nine citrus trees. He opines there’s nothing like fresh Key lime pie in January. In Alstead, New Hampshire, Celeste Longacre, author of Celeste’s Garden Delights, uses her home greenhouse to give seedlings a head start on spring. She and her husband, Bob, grow nearly all the vegetables they’ll use for the year in the resulting backyard garden, noting that New Hampshire ranks number three for locavore support according to the national StrollingOfTheHeifers. com/locavoreindex. She recommends, “Start small, with a plant or two, and then make one change a week toward greater self-sustainable living.”

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In hot climates, use shade cloth on the top and sides of the greenhouse.” There are destructive insects and beneficial insects, Longacre says. “Aphids will kill a crop. Ladybugs can eat 50 aphids a day, plus mites and larva. After the aphids are gone, ladybugs like parsley, dill and geraniums for lunch. That will keep them around in case aphids return.” Ladybugs can be ordered online; stick to local species. Some plants, like tomatoes, eggplant or winter fruits, need pollination that can be applied by hand, but it’s time-consuming. An easier solution is to use vibrating trays to shake pollen loose and fans that distribute it from plant-to-plant.

towers. No soil or additional watering is used because plant roots receive a nutrient solution. The small space provides the same amount of greens as a one-acre plot of land while using a tenth of the water, maturing from seed to table-ready produce in five to seven weeks. The siblings donate a portion of their chemical-free crop to GrowGreen4Women, a nonprofit group that supports cancer patients.

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In Norwalk, Iowa, Master Gardener Richard Schreiber, membership director for the Hobby Greenhouse Association, collects succulents and cacti. He keeps his 500-square-foot greenhouse at 50 degrees during chilly Southern Climes, Too months. Even in warmer climates, a greenhouse “After experiments and mistakes, has benefits. In Orlando, Florida, hobbyists find what works best for sisters Katherine and Jessica Grandey them. The resultant mix often inmake good use of a 200-square-foot cludes both flowering and fruiting greenhouse of vertical aeroponic plants,” says Master Gardener Tom

Change from yard shoes to greenhouse shoes to avoid cross-contamination. Karasek, the association’s president, in Longview, Washington. “All greenhouses have microclimates for more or less light or humidity and cooler or warmer temperatures.” For added value, greenhouse gardens act as insulation when situated on a rooftop to reduce heating and cooling costs, plus divert rainwater from drainage systems; the latter being especially valuable in urban zones. Whatever its size or scope, greenhouse gardening also shelters a sense of community. As gardeners trade vegetables for a fisherman’s excess catch or as a thank-you for the loan of tools, they share both lively fare and their love of discovery. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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reenhouses can be elaborate or simple, bought or homemade from recycled storm windows and architectural scrap, designed with peaked roofs, hoops or geodesic domes. Some are set on a raised platform to stay above snow and flood levels. Kits at home improvement stores come in many sizes; Ikea even has a mini-greenhouse suitable for a windowsill. Sustainable passive solar models are the latest twist. Add a hammock or lounge chair for a tranquil getaway spot. A whimsical greenhouse built on a platform allows for deep Canadian snows. Recycled 1800s windows comprise both walls and roof with colorfully painted decorations safeguarding

birds as they fly nearby (Tinyurl.com/ Window-Greenhouse). Built in 1936, the art deco-styled Jewel Box, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an outstanding example of greenhouse design, with more than 15,000 square feet of vertical glass and five stair-stepped roofs. Horizontal metal surfaces prevent weather damage (Tinyurl.com/Jewel BoxGreenhouse). Washington State Environmental Chemist David Stone built a greenhouse using Ferrock, a carbon-negative material he invented as a cement substitute. Inside it, winter temperatures remain at 60 degrees, even though it’s near the Canadian border (Tinyurl.com/ Eco-Greenhouse).

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EPA: A Muzzled Watchdog E.G. Vallianatos Seeks to Put Bite Back into the Agency by Randy Kambic

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.G. Vallianatos firmly believes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is failing to adequately protect us. His deeply rooted conviction springs from 25 years of working for the agency. His latest book, Poison Spring: The Secret History of Pollution and the EPA, co-authored with environmental journalist McKay Jenkins, chronicles what he attests are numerous cases of lack of enforcement, corruption and misuse of science and public trust that have transformed it into a “polluter’s protection agency.” He especially documents the dangers of chemicals that enter our air, soil and water every day that are either approved—or sometimes ignored—by the agency. He’s the author of four previous books, including Harvest of Devastation and This Land is Their Land: How Corporate Farms Threaten the World, and blogs for The Huffington Post. Vallianatos, who transitioned from championing integrity from inside the EPA in 2004, recommends ways to change how the agency operates. Key needs include improved site selection for garbage dumps, oil refineries and manufacturers; and strong support for organic, sustainable and small-scale farming.

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Of the many cases you cite of the EPA failing to curb industry wrongdoing, which one most compellingly signals the problem?

It has to do with laboratories that test for human health and environmental effects of chemicals used by farmers and drug manufacturers. Adrian Gross, at the EPA, accidentally discovered the greatest fraud [in this field], committed by a massive laboratory outside Chicago named Industrial Bio-Test that was confirmed by inspector colleagues at the Food and Drug Administration and eventually the EPA. It was being paid by the industry to test their chemicals, and instead of doing an honest accounting of chemicals registered with and approved by the government, they would fix the numbers to secure approval for the drugs or chemicals. The EPA shut down this laboratory in 1983, yet continues to outsource much of its responsibilities. Despite this and other illegal and criminal activities, the government still allows the chemical industry to test its own chemicals. It casts tremendous doubt on the reliability and credibility of the process. It’s the Achilles heel of the regulatory system. Science has been the greatest victim of this manipulation. Industry should be forbidden to test its own products and we need to establish truly independent laboratories.

In Poison Spring, what do you mean by, “Women have long been getting the brunt of global pollution”? In 1977, a former colleague testified to Congress on the discovery of DDT and other chemicals in mother’s milk. Today, we find it includes many more widely used chemicals such as Monsanto’s herbicide glyphosate. Breast milk has been contaminated by what mothers eat, breathe and drink. Even beyond milk, they have no option not to pass on what’s in their bodies to their newborn. We have forced women to put the next generation at risk. If anyone wants to know the biggest factor on why the healthcare system is failing, this is it.

Fracking is the latest crisis of which the EPA is, in your words, “once again looking the other way.” How can we halt it? Fracking sends tremendous volumes of water mixed with more than 100 toxic chemicals deep into the Earth using intense pressure, smashing bedrock and other sediments to release gas and perhaps petroleum. Fracking not only contaminates groundwater, escaping methane gas is entering the atmosphere and warming the planet. It also causes lots of earthquakes. People can demand a ban of fracking in their neighborhoods. States and communities are beginning to do so.

Is it possible that the EPA can become truly independent, and how can we move forward together toward integrity? As more people are affected by the way industry is poisoning our environment, they’ll face the reality that we need the EPA to be much more strongly protective and isolated from the political corruption that’s been tying its hands. I love that the EPA employs many vitally important and capable scientists. Criticisms stem from its overall corruption by the political system. We need to have a Supreme Court-like EPA with an overall administrator appointing deputies, people with integrity that are open-minded as to what must be done if this country is to be healthy. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Southwest Florida who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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AWAKENING THE GLOBAL HEART Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story by Linda Sechrist

s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate change be considered a framework for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its broken economies and communities. Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online communities of practice to improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and restore democracy, and support social

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justice, community wealth building, independent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering efforts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Waking Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.

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When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with others and creat-

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ing a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power. It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways.

People have the power, when we choose to use it, to act on it, to dedicate ourselves to change. ~Rebecca Solnit “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California. He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change.

If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. When we own our stories of struggle, we can write our own new endings. ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone, New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers. “I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.

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At 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of family, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a legal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust. Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and internationally, to enforce the duty of government to protect natural resources for present and future generations. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with facilitators to educate and empower youth to lead campaigns with town councils, legislative chambers and the courts.

Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma. Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Executive Director Mallary Tenore cares deeply about how the media can benefit the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as those raised by Our Children’s Trust. “At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have. We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’, stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focusing solely on tragedy and trauma, these narratives extend the storyline by showing signs of renewal, recovery and restoration,” explains Tenore.

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James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health professionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show,

he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction. “With health politics raising more questions than answers and with technology changing the healthcare landscape, there’s never been a more ripe time for health innovation and accelerating a shift toward what works for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cuttingedge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion

Corralling Ocean Plastics Boyan Slat, 21, of the Netherlands, has devoted his youth to founding and forwarding The Ocean Cleanup, a system in which plastics in our oceans, driven by currents, would amass in accessible zones, reducing cleanup time from theoretical millennia to a manageable period. Leading a team of 100 scientists and engineers for one year, they turned the concept into a potentially viable method to clean up half the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years. Crowdfunding will launch the pilot phase in Japanese waters in 2016. Slat has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth. The Ocean Cleanup is a recognized Design of the Year by the London Design Museum. natural awakenings

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The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children. ~Bill Mollison, Permaculture: A Designer’s Manual on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio.com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25 years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil. In Juleff’s last London foreign office assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change, quickened my sense of needing to do whatever I could to limit any negative effects,” he says. Even though he was innocent about the scope of such an undertaking, “When the station owner suggested I use my knowledge to host a radio show, I said yes.” In What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About the Next American Revolution, economist and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz provides many examples of successful community wealth building. He’s been part of a team partnering with others in cities that include Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Rochester, New York; and Washington, D.C. As co-chair of The Next System Project, he’s dealing with the bigger picture of long-term systemic change.

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“The economics of sustainability focus on partnerships with local assets like universities, hospitals and cultural institutions to facilitate broad-based economic security for the entire community,” says Alperovitz. He’s deeply committed to the concept of an ecologically sustainable society, where problemsolving activities nurture democracy.

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This small sampling of individuals whose actions are affirming their heart’s directives is not random and signals a larger movement. It represents author Anodea Judith’s explanation for the evolution of our human journey, captured in the title and essence of her book Waking the Global Heart: Humanity’s Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love. James O’Dea, author of The Conscious Activist, says, “As we evolve, we recognize that it’s the heart which holds the great key to our collective healing, to real civility, the courage to face our own shadow and true progress.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interviews.

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Join the Heartbeat of Change Common Dreams CommonDreams.org Conscious Elders Network ConsciousElders.org Democracy Collaborative DemocracyCollaborative.org Democracy Now! DemocracyNow.org Functional Forum FunctionalForum.com Generation Waking Up GenerationWakingUp.org Green Hour Radio GreenHourRadio.com Images and Voices of Hope ivoh.org James O’Dea JamesODea.com Naomi Klein NaomiKlein.org Nature’s Trust/The Children’s Climate Crusade BillMoyers.com/episode/full-showclimate-crusade Pachamama Alliance Pachamama.org The Next System Project TheNextSystem.org Transition United States TransitionUS.org Walking Civics WalkingCivics.com

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BE TRUE TO YOURSELF It’s the Secret to Belonging by Brené Brown

ontrary to what most of us think, belonging is not fitting in. In fact, fitting in is the greatest barrier to belonging. Fitting in, I’ve discovered during more than a decade of research, is assessing situations and groups of people, then twisting yourself into a human pretzel in order to get them to let you hang out with them. Belonging is something else entirely—it’s showing up and letting yourself be seen and known as you really are—love of gourd painting, intense fear of public speaking and all. Many of us suffer from this split between who we are and who we present to the world in order to be accepted. (Take it from me: I’m an expert fitterinner!) But we’re not letting ourselves be known, and this kind of incongruent living is soul-sucking. In my research, I’ve interviewed a lot of people who never fit in, who are what you might call “different”: scientists, artists, thinkers. If you drop down deep into their work and who they are, there is a tremendous amount of self-acceptance. Some of them have to scrap for it, like the rest of us, but most are like a neurophysicist I met who essentially told me, “My parents didn’t care that I wasn’t on the football team, and my parents didn’t care that I was awkward and geeky. I was in a group of kids at school who translated books into the Klingon language and my parents were like, ‘Awesome!’ They took

me to the Star Trek convention.” He got his sense of belonging from his parents’ sense of belonging, and even if we don’t get that from Mom and Dad, we have to create it for ourselves as adults—or we will always feel as if we’re standing outside of the big human party. The truth is: Belonging starts with selfacceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of selfacceptance, because believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be

authentic, vulnerable and imperfect. When we don’t have that, we shape-shift and turn into chameleons; we hustle for the worthiness we already possess. Brené Brown, Ph.D., a licensed master social worker and research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, has spent 13 years studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness and shame. This essay is from her book, The Gifts of Imperfection, used with permission.

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naturalpet Palmer, who expanded on the work of his father, D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic. It also houses the doctor of chiropractic veterinary diploma issued to graduates. Today, the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) is the primary national source of credentials in a field of medicine that treats horses, dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, elephants, birds and reptiles. Human and animal chiropractic medicine deals with describing the relationship between the spinal column and nervous system, as well as its crucial role in maintaining overall health. This methodology for animals is especially helpful for enhancing performance—in breeding, training and grooming dogs to conform to the specifications of American Kennel Club dog shows and/or agility competitions—and for horses that compete as jumpers, distance race horses or barrel racers.

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Animal Chiropractic The Benefits of a Well-Adjusted Pet by Linda Sechrist

lthough pet owners may consider animal chiropractic services as a modern-day phenomenon, it’s been around since the early 1920s. Proof resides at the Palmer College of Chiropractic library in a report describing an equine chiropractic adjustment course created by B. J.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Bob Willard, in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area, is certified to perform spinal adjustments and acupuncture on animals. Having practiced equine sports medicine since 1982, Willard elected in 2005 to extend his education with 200 hours of classroom and laboratory training according to the standard of the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Willard had been a skeptic prior to his personal experience. “To help me deal with a compound fracture, my wife dragged me to see a chiropractor. After reaping the physical benefits, I was naturally curious to learn more. Today, I treat the majority of my patients with chiropractic and acupuncture before using conventional treatments,” advises Willard, who emphasizes that he finds these complementary therapies useful in preventing injuries. At one of the barns Willard works with, nearly every performance horse gets an adjustment every 30 days, because the owners can spot subtle differences long before a potential injury occurs. In North America, laws and regulations governing animal chiropractic differ by state. American Veterinary Medicine Association guidelines recommend that a veteri-

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narian should examine an animal and establish a preliminary diagnosis before initiating any alternative treatment. In some locations, a veterinarian must supervise treatments by an animal chiropractor that’s not also a vet. Doctor of Chiropractic Donna Gigliotti, who practices at Macungie Animal Hospital, in Macungie, Pennsylvania, has been treating animals in collaboration with local veterinarians since 1997. She regularly lectures on the benefits and combines techniques such as neurofascial release, which affects the joints, muscles, ligaments and brain. This type of therapy is highly effective in treating genetic predispositions such as canine intervertebral disc disease, which can occur in any dog, but most particularly the dachshund, Lhasa apso and Shih Tzu. Selected for a genetic form of dwarfism, these breeds have discs prone to this age-related

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form of degeneration. To help delay such related impacts, Gigliotti teaches owners to work with their pet to train them to perform balance exercises that develop the core muscles which hold the spine firmly in place. “I don’t want to repeatedly see a dog for the same issues when it’s possible for the animal to maintain the adjustment with the owner’s help,” notes Gigliotti, who is among a few doctors that have completed advanced neurology training for animals at the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. “Animal chiropractic techniques can also help with symptoms such as lameness, skin problems, bladder and bowel irregularities, sight and hearing loss, breathing difficulties, food and environmental allergies and gait abnormalities,” advises Doctor of Chiropractic Sherry Bresnahan. Licensed in the care of humans and animals, she holds AVCA certification and applies her extensive postgraduate training at Crystal Lake Veterinary Hospital, in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

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“A pet’s biggest asset is an observant owner. No one knows their constant companion better,” says Bresnahan. “It’s why vets hear statements such as, ‘My cat’s meow is off,’ or, ‘My dog is acting lethargic,’ or ‘My pet’s eyes seem dull.’ In performance animals like horses, it’s generally the rider that spots something that’s off.” She explains that although she doesn’t need to apply any more chiropractic pressure on animals than she uses on people, it is necessary to stand on bales of hay to place the upper body and hands at the correct angle when making an adjustment on a horse or rodeo bull. Chiropractors that specialize in treating animals are adept at reading the body language of nearly any creature, which can speak volumes about their health challenges. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Healthy Habits to Decrease Risk of Cardiovascular Disease by Tiffany Carter Skillings, CPM, CLC

ardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. At this time, American Heart Association tell us that one in three women will suffer a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack or stroke. While some contributing factors such as genetics and age can’t be changed, other factors are within our control, such as diet, exercise and lifestyle. For example, it is well understood that stress—both acute and chronic— can damage our health and increase our risk of cardiovascular disease. You can start to minimize your risk of developing heart disease by incorporating these heart healthy habits today: • Schedule an annual physical exam with your doctor or midwife. Working with your primary care provider gives you the benefit of developing an individualized plan based on your current health status and needs. In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” • Lead an active lifestyle. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that we engage in 30 minutes of cardio exercise such as walking, swimming, or biking five times a week. The goal is to elevate your heart rate and break a sweat while still being capable of carrying on a conversation.

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Tiffany Carter Skillings, CPM, CLC • Take any opportunity to get some extra activity in. Have a meeting on the third floor? Consider taking the stairs rather than the elevator. Going to the grocery store? Consider parking at the far end of the lot rather than just outside of the front door. • Eat a heart-healthy, whole-foods diet. Avoid foods that are high in trans fats and saturated fats that can cause high cholesterol levels and increase your risk of developing heart disease. Some of the best oils you can use are olive oil, avocado oil, and flax oil. Eat an array of fresh, vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidants, fiber and minerals that nourish your whole body—not just your heart.

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• De-stress and decompress daily. The stressors of the day can really take a toll on your heart physically and emotionally. Incorporate a daily ritual to release stress. Try yoga, meditation, keeping a journal or soaking in a bath. For more about stress, stress-related diseases and coping, read “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” by Robert M Sapolsky. • Talk with an herbalist, naturopathic doctor or midwife about herbs that are nourishing and toning to the cardiovascular system—and how to use them safely. Linden and Hawthorn are gentle for daily use and have been known to lower blood pressure, prevent the formation of plaque in arteries and ease nervous tension. • To your health! Tiffany Carter Skillings, CPM, CLC, is a Certified Professional Midwife at Tree of Life Naturopathic & Midwifery Care, LLC, in Yarmouth, Maine. Her scope of practice includes taking care of women from young adulthood through menopause. She has been an American Heart Association Certified Basic Life Support Instructor since 2007 and is currently on the faculty at Birthwise Midwifery School in Bridgton. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their darling seven-month-old son, as well as hiking, yoga and knitting. See ad, back cover.

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The Zen of Slow Cooking

Savor Your Autumn Harvest in One-Pot Dishes by Judith Fertig

utumn’s shorter days remind us how precious time is, especially when we can spend the hours with good friends and loved ones. That’s why Chicago mothers and bloggers Meg

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bounty of the autumn harvest, which includes seasonal picks from our family’s urban garden,” she says. She’s found that root vegetables, squash, pumpkin, leeks, mushrooms, leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, apples, pears and nuts all translate well to lower temperature cooking for a longer period. Whether it’s a quick preparation that allows for other activities or a more contemplative, mindful endeavor that can be relaxing in itself, the recipes on the pair’s website, TheZenOf SlowCooking.com, are highly suited for busy people.

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Slow cookers have come a long way since they were first introduced in the 1970s. Today, they come in all shapes and sizes, with inserts, timers and a wide range of settings. Barnhart and McKay recommend the five-tosix-quart size with a removable insert as the most practical. Food cooks in the insert, which can be washed and dried separately, so there’s no need to put the entire slow cooker in the sink to clean up afterwards. Because the slow cooker’s low temperature is about 200° F and the heat is indirect, the appliance uses less liquid than conventional cooking. Many of Barnhart and McKay’s easier recipes simply require putting the ingredients in the slow cooker, selecting the temperature, replacing the lid and turning the appliance on. Fresh garnishes, such as the roasted pumpkin seeds or fried sage leaves for the Butternut Squash Soup, make a crisper contrast to the softer texture of slow-cooked foods, notes McKay. Dishes like Sweet and Spicy Apples can be made the day before; leftovers taste delicious for breakfast with a dollop of yogurt. Barnhart and McKay make their own Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend, available on their website, with proceeds funding cooking classes for adults with developmental disabilities. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Mindful Fall Recipes

Millet and Miso Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sriracha Dressing Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Coconut or organic olive oil 2 acorn squash, halved and deseeded 1 cup millet or quinoa ½ can garbanzo beans ½ cup raisins 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black pepper 3 Tbsp fresh chives, snipped ¼ cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp white miso paste Olive oil 4 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted Dressing: 2 tsp Sriracha sauce 1 Tbsp lime juice ¼ cup plain or coconut milk yogurt Oil the insert of the slow cooker with coconut or olive oil. On a chopping board, halve the acorn squash and scoop out the seeds. In a separate bowl, add the millet, garbanzo beans, raisins, garlic powder, black pepper and 2 tablespoons of the chives. Mix the lemon juice, miso and 2 /3 cup water in a cup and pour over the millet mixture. Stir well. Spoon the millet filling into the acorn squash. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Mix the ingredients for the Sriracha dressing in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Once cooked, remove from the slow cooker and sprinkle with the remaining snipped chives and toasted pine nuts. Serve with the Sriracha dressing alongside.

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Butternut Squash Soup Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes

5-6 cups butternut squash, diced ½ cup or 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup or 1 small bunch scallions or spring onions, chopped 8 whole sage leaves, fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried) 1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh (or ½ Tbsp dried) 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup organic dairy or non-dairy milk

Coconut oil 5 medium or 4 large apples 2 tsp lemon juice ¼ cup soft brown, maple or date sugar ½ cup walnuts 1 Tbsp Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend or apple pie spice blend Ice cream topper to serve

Suggested toppings: Slices of freshly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and cubed 1 /3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 8 additional fresh sage leaves, fried 4 slices of lean, crumbled bacon Place the squash, carrot, scallions, sage leaves, rosemary, chicken broth and milk into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Then, blend using an immersion blender until smooth and leave covered until ready to serve. Make the toppings available to sprinkle and stir.

Oil the inside of the slow cooker insert with coconut oil. Halve and core the apples and sit them in the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Pour the lemon juice over the apples. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, walnuts and spice blend and press onto and into the apples. Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. All recipes adapted from TheZenOf SlowCooking.com by Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay.

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adness darkens the world of the 16 percent of Americans diagnosed with clinical depression and the untold millions more that try to cope without a formal diagnosis, according to a University of Colorado study published in Clinical Therapeutics. Just as daunting, an estimated 30 million Americans take prescription antidepressant drugs for premenstrual discomfort, chronic pain and anxiety, as well as depression, according to Dr. James Gordon, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He founded and directs the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and is the renowned author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. While conventional medicine offers a smorgasbord of antidepressants, many are ineffective or produce harmful side effects. One University of Pennsylvania study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found scant evidence that they benefit people with mild to moderate depression because the drugs work no better than a placebo in at least 80 percent of cases. Side effects of traditional antidepressants included nausea, headaches, weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, agitation, irritability, anxiety and even violent behavior and suicidal thoughts, according to the University of Colorado research involving more than 40,000 patients. It further showed that nearly 70 percent of patients stop taking the prescription drugs within three months, largely because of intolerable reactions. Some safer and healthier alternatives exist. “We know that depression is more a symptom than a diagnosis,” says Dr. Hyla Cass, author of numerous related books, including Natural Highs. “It’s a sign of imbalance in biochemistry, 32

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Curcumin, the rhizome of the turmeric plant that gives curry powder its distinctive yellow color, addresses both the symptoms of depression and its underlying causes, says Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Center for Gastrointestinal Research, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A recent study by Goel in Phytotherapy Research showed that this natural spice helps generate new, properly functioning brain cells that manufacture mood-elevating neurotransmitters. Along with being as effective as Prozac (fluoxetine) without the side effects, curcumin can neutralize the suicidal thoughts and violent behavior sometimes displayed in people with major depression taking prescription antidepressants. “We also know that prescription antidepressants become less effective the longer you take them,” says Goel. “Curcumin doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time.” Rhodiola rosea, the well-researched root of an Arctic plant, has brought relief even to some of Cass’ severely depressed patients. Cass points to its ability to help balance stress hormones and stimulate production of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, much like the claims of prescription drugs, but without any known side effects. A new study published in Phytomedicine confirms that rhodiola is at least as effective as the prescription antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) in fighting major depression. Cass also recommends 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), an extract of the seeds of an African shrub that produces the critical serotonin with no negative side effects. A recent Indian study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences comparing the effects of 5-HTP and Prozac confirms that “5-HTP definitely has antidepressant effects in patients with depression.”

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An integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says. Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those generated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments. “Start with what you can do. Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.” He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.” A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

GMOs Link to Depression Monsanto’s genetically modified organisms (GMO) go hand-in-hand with the company’s patented Roundup-ready crops, and therein lie the seeds of depression, says Jeffrey Smith, founding executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology and producer of the award-winning documentary, Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Several studies—beginning with one published by German researchers in 1980 and most recently reinforced by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists—show that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weed killer,

ever stop taking prescription antidepressants cold turkey. Intense depression and other dangerous side effects might result. It can cause severe depression, anxiety, intense agitation and even suicidal thinking. As suggested in my book, The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, it’s best to slowly wean off the medication with the help of a qualified prescribing healthcare practitioner. The process may take several months, but it’s time well spent and safer.

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dopamine. Their deficiencies are linked to depression and other serious health problems,” he explains. Consumers need to understand that Roundup is sprayed on nearly all GMO crops to control weeds, and the doses continue to increase; it’s further used on wheat, rye, rice, lentils, barley and numerous other non-organic crops just before harvest to accelerate drying. Glyphosate has been widely found in water, rain and air samples, plus in breast milk, blood and urine, meaning virtually everyone has been exposed to this toxic chemical.

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ingested with our food, disrupts the shikimate pathway. “Monsanto has bragged for years that the shikimate pathway is why Roundup kills plants, but has no impact in humans, since we don’t have the shikimate pathway,” says Smith. But our gut bacteria do use this pathway to produce the amino acid building blocks for moodlifting brain chemicals. “Since glyphosate blocks the shikimate pathway, it can impair the ability of intestinal bacteria to produce the ingredients for the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin, melotonin and

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Rediscovering Your Inner Strength: Edgebrook Moving Through Grief, Trauma and Loss Workshop

t’s inevitable that there will come a time in our lives where we will stand face to face with grief—whether it be from the loss of a loved one or from the residual effects of past traumas making their way back to the surface. Whatever the cause, the most challenging task is learning how to work through it while trying to maintain some form of normalcy in day-to-day life, until we reach that point where we begin to ask ourselves, “Can I move through this?” For Paul Matteson, the answer is an astounding, yes! While training to become a workshop facilitator at the renowned Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Center in Virginia, Matteson was compelled to bring the work of Kubler-Ross’s Five Stages of Grief to Maine by co-creating the Edgebrook: Moving through Grief, Trauma and Loss Residential Workshops which are held twice a year in Alfred. “Issues from my past which involved major loss and childhood 34

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trauma, led me to the Kubler-Ross workshops and a way of working that was profoundly healing for me” Matteson explained. A practicing psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience, Matteson is no stranger to working with those suffering with trauma and grief. In 1992, when encouraged to attend the Kubler-Ross 5-day Life, Death and Transition workshop, Matteson recalls the eye-opening experience that later inspired the foundations of Edgebrook “I had the opportunity to see how people really feel—people who have lost family, friends, and relationships, and people who had suffered from all forms of abuse. This workshop that Elisabeth designed worked for so many personal issues and it was an organic, natural process , it made sense “. Providing those who attend an opportunity to speak their truth in a safe and

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confidential setting, the five facilitators of Edgebrook provide a sacred space that allows 15–22 participants to “do the work of expressing deep feelings.” Although grief is a natural part of our existence, we are in a society that encourages us to internalize our emotions, pushing us forward without looking back. Unexpressed emotions often lead to adverse effects such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and shame. “Often, people feel stuck, the workshop helps them get unstuck “ The workshop encourages creative, physical and emotional participation more so than typical conventional talk therapy. It respectfully provides time and opportunity to work through painful life issues. “The externalization workshop is soulful work and relies heavily on in-themoment presence and intuition,” Matteson said. “It draws strength from commu-

Paul Matteson, MS.Ed., is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a private practice on Forest Avenue in Portland. In addition to his practice and leading the Edgebrook workshops he facilitates support groups for men who have been sexually abused. These groups are free and sponsored by the Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine. Paul can be contacted at 207-753-0135 or paul@edgebrook.org. See ad, page 33.

nity and relationships; it recognizes that grief is emotional and needs expression and time.” Expressing stuffed feelings and working on one’s unfinished business in a non judgmental, supportive environment is Edgebrook’s leading mission. Providing a space that promotes healing met with unconditional love, the facilitators welcome those who are ready to move through their grief. “The participants often find that this work helps them move forward in their lives and assists them in any ongoing therapy,” Matteson said. “For many, it is the first big step in recovering from old, deep-seated wounds, as well as from current traumas and loss. Underlying this process is a belief in unconditional love and acceptance.” The next workshop will be held on November 5-8 at the Notre Dame Spiritual Center in Alfred. Debjani Das is the publisher of Natural Awakenings of Southern Maine.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 2015-16 Homeopathy Courses Begin This Month – Join us for our very popular Homeopathic First Aid and Acute Care course. Find out why so many are turning toward this gentle, effective option for themselves and their families. $25. Baylight Center for Homeopathy, 222 Saint John St, Suite 137, Portland. 207-774-4244. BayLightHomeopathy.com. 144th Annual Cumberland Fair – Sept 27-Oct 3. 9am9pm. Enjoy food, crafts, pumpkin contest, races, demolition derby, exhibits, live entertainment, fireworks and much more. $10/adults, free/under 13. Cumberland Fairgrounds, 197 Blanchard Rd, Cumberland. 207-8295531. CumberlandFair.com. Apple Cider Making – Oct 1, 3 & 6. 10-11:30am. Join us to pick apples from our apple trees and turn them into delicious fresh cider. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Mainely Improv on-the-spot Comedy – 7:30pm. Comic situations are based entirely on audience suggestions. Every show is different. Great Fun for the whole family. $5-$10. Orion Performing Arts Center, 66 Republic Ave, Topsham. OrionPerformingArtsCenter.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 The Super Run – 8am. Run in your favorite super hero costume while helping a good cause. $15-$35. Capitol Park, 47 Union St, Augusta. TheSuperRun.com. Harbor Arts & Book Fair – Oct 3-4. 9am-5pm, Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. Over 100 artists and craftspeople will display and sell their work. Free. Camden Amphitheater, Harbor Park and Atlantic Avenue, Camden. 207236-3440. LibraryCamden.org. 17th Annual Freeport Fall Festival – Oct 3-4. 11am4pm. Enjoy several vendors, arts & crafts, food, live music, the Chowdah Challenge and much more. Free. L.L. Bean campus, Freeport. FreeportFallFestival.com. Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta – Oct 3-12. Times vary. Build a pumpkin boat and derby pumpkin, watch pumpkin artists, enjoy a pie eating contest, games, live entertainment and much more. Free admission. Various locations in Damariscotta. DamariscottaPumpkinFest.com. Yamuna Body Rolling: Save Your Knees – 10am1pm. Marianna Moll will teach how to unwind from the feet up. Private body logic sessions available after class. $55. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com.

28th Annual Apple Day Celebration – 10am-2pm. Celebrate our historic apple orchards with crafts, scavenger hunt, apple toss, face painting, live music and more. Free/members; $7/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Mind Body Spirit Festival – 10am-4pm. Energize and rejuvenate your spirit at this festival featuring holistic health practitioners, naturopathic medicine, energy healing, Reiki, massage, reflexology, medical intuitive, gems, jewelry, aura photographing and readings, workshops and more. $5/admission. University of Maine Hutchinson Center, 81 Belmont Ave, Belfast. 207-649-2386. MindBodySpiritFestival.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Fryeburg Fair – Oct 4-11. Times vary. Enjoy food, animals, contests, competitions, exhibits, vendors, a parade, rides and more. $10/admission; free/under 12. Fryeburg Fairgrounds, 1154 Main St, Fryeburg. FryeburgFair.org. Maine Marathon – 7:45am. This event features an outand-back course for all three races, the marathon, relay and half marathon, and starts and finishes along the beautiful inner bay. $65-$160. Baxter Blvd, Portland. MaineMarathon.com. Monkey Butt 5K Walk/Run – 8am. This event is for suicide awareness and prevention and proceeds go towards the Laken Harrington Memorial fund. $20-$25. Odd Fellows Hall, 37 Camden Rd, Warren. Running4Free.com. Harvest Fest – 10am-4pm. This event will feature hayrides, scarecrow-making, pumpkin carving, vendors and entertainment. Free. Head of Falls, Front St, Waterville. 207-680-2055. WatervilleMainStreet.org. Restorative Yoga with Sound Healing – 2-4pm. Deeply restful restorative yoga with Eliza Pierce. $35. WholeHeart Yoga Center, 150 St. John St, Portland. 207-871-8274. WholeHeartYoga.com.

markyourcalendar SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Gene Keys: A Course in Miracles for your DNA Evolution – 5-7pm. Your hologenetic profile is designed by your birth constellation. Confirm your life work and purpose, and enjoy an oral reading of your gifts. Location TBA upon registration. Portland. 207-775-7888. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Therapeutic Touch: Energy Healing – 12-4pm. Jane will assess, smooth out and boost your energy for health and happiness. You deserve this. $45/30-min; $75/1hr. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-2212363. JJacobs1@Maine.rr.com. LeapinLizards.biz.

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markyourcalendar TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Herbalism 101 – Oct 6 & 13. 6-9pm. Make herbal decoctions and infusions, vinegar tinctures and oils, and a salve. Herbs to strengthen and support the digestive, respiratory and nervous systems will be tasted and experienced. $39/Portland residents; $44/other. PATHS, 196 Allen Ave, Portland. 207-274-3242. WildCarrotHerbs.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Pop: An Auction Benefit – 5:30pm. A waterfront warehouse is transformed into an indoor street fair with performances, delicious foods and auction items. $35/ advanced, $40/door, $25/members. Portland Company, 58 Fore St, Portland. 207-773-3150. PortlandOvations.org. Graze Dinners: Autumn’s Bounty – 6pm. Farmto-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. PinelandFarms.org.

markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Energy Share – 6-8pm. Multiple modalities will be used including crystal healing, reiki and sound healing. Everyone gets table time. Heather Nichols, Sara Fay and Lauren Woodward will be facilitating. $20. Stones and Stuff, 556 Congress St, Portland. 207-874-0789. StonesAndStuff.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Family Farmyard Fun – 10-11:30am. Meet the Farmyard animals up close and personal. We’ll feed the pigs, goats and cows, and collect eggs from the chickens. $5. Education Barn, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Thermographic Breast Screening with Ingrid – 10am-4pm. Reserve a 30 minute appointment for a radiation free, thermographic breast scan for early detection and peace of mind. $160. Robertson Chiropractic, 326 Belmont Ave, Belfast. 207-781-6060. MyInnerImage.com. To schedule appointment: TimeTrade.com/Book/ZR63N. Collect: Meca’s 2015 Fall Art Sale - Oct 8-10. 10am6pm, Thur & Sat; 10am-8pm, Fri. The art sale will feature sculpture, jewelry, paintings, prints, photography, drawings and more created by students, faculty, alumni and others. Free. Maine College of Art, 522 Congress St, Portland. 207-775-5098. MECA.edu.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Fall Festival – Oct 9-11. Times vary. Enjoy live music, the North American Wife Carrying Championship, the

Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair, pie eating contest, pony rides, wagon rides and much more. Sunday River’s Mid-Mountain Peak Lodge, 15 S Ridge Rd, Newry. 800-543-2754. SundayRiver.com.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical – 7:30pm. Murder and chaos are pitted against love and virtue in this sweeping gothic musical based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. $20. City Theater, 205 Main St, Biddeford. 207-282-0849. CityTheater.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Zombie Run 5K & Kid’s Fun Run – Time TBA. Capture as many “human” flags as possible while running or staggering to the finish line. $10-$35. CLC YMCA, 525 Main St, Damariscotta. CLCYmca.org.

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Old Orchard Beach Half Marathon & 5K – 9am. This newest half marathon will run a fast course and finishes with a post-race party at Jimmy The Greek’s. $30-$80. Old Orchard Beach Ballpark, Emerson Cummings Blvd, Old Orchard Beach. OldOrchardBeachHm.com.

31st Annual Harvestfest – 9am-4pm. Enjoy pony rides, a roaming railroad, pumpkin carving, face painting, wagon rides, games, food, crafters, live entertainment and more. Free. York Beach Ball Field, 18 Railroad Ave, York Beach. GateWayToMaine.org.

History Comes Alive – Oct 10-11. 9am-3pm. Enjoy a showcase of pre-1995 vehicles including demonstrations, antique aeroplane show, Model T rides, family activities and more. $16/adults, free/under 18. Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St, Owls Head. 207-594-4418. OwlsHead.org.

Pumpkin Train – Oct 17-18. 9:30am-4pm. Explore the museum, ride the train, enjoy pumpkin painting, hot cider, cookies and more. $10/adults; $6/ages 3-12; free/under 3. Ocean Gateway Train Depot, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland. MaineNarrowGauge.org.

48th Annual Fall Foliage Festival – Oct 10-11. 9am6pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Enjoy arts & crafts, pumpkin carving contest, food, live entertainment and more. $4/ adults; free/under 13; $5/train rides. Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Rd, Boothbay. 207-633-4727. RailWayVillage.org. Fall Festival – 10am-3pm. Enjoy activities and demonstrations, live music, hay bale climbing, face painting, animal interactions, tasty local food and more. $8. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org. Harvest Festival – 10am-3:30pm. Enjoy face painting, gourd painting, cider-pressing, apple fritters, crafts, demonstrations, wagon rides and much more. Free. Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Rd, New Gloucester. 207-926-4597. MaineShakers.com. Swine and Stein Oktoberfest – 11:30am-6:30pm. This event is a trifecta of beer, food and music along with games, activities, vendors, frozen t-shirt race, beard & mustache competition and much more. $10-$50. Historic Downtown, Gardiner. GardinerMainStreet.org. Maine Outdoor Film Festival 2015 – 6:30pm. MOFF’s mission is to “celebrate the active outdoor community and inspire expression”. Free. The Beach at Sugarloaf Carrabassett Valley. MaineOutdoorFilmFestival.com. Kirtan and Concert with Shantala – 7:30pm. Benjy and Heather Wertheimer create a unique blend of exquisite voices with instruments of India and the West. Audience is invited to participate through chanting, dance and meditation. $15/advanced; $20/door. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Farm to Farm Ultra Run – Times vary. Participate in a 25K, 50K, 50 Mile, 50 Mile Relay or 1K Kids Run that travels through Freeport and Brunswick ending with a cook out. $35-$55. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org. Bug Light 5K Run & Walk – 9am. Participate in a race that benefits the South Portland Historical Society and the South Portland Land Trust $20-$25. 1 Madison St, Bug Light Park, South Portland. BugLight5K.com. The Power of She 10K – 9am. Celebrate the power of what a woman can do. Proceeds benefit the Maine Women’s Fund. $50. Back Bay Blvd, Preble St Parking Lot, Portland. ThePowerOfShe10K.com.

Building a Magic Energy Ball – 10:15-10:45am. Sara Fay will teach kids how to make a magic energy ball with their hands so they can help their pain and reduce anxiety with their own body and mind. Parents must sign a waiver. $5. Stones and Stuff, 556 Congress St, Portland. 207-874-0789. StonesAndStuff.com. 16th Annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race – 11:30am. This event includes a road race, fitness walk, 1-mile fun run and supports a scholarship fund. $5-$20. Waterford Flats, Route 35/37, Waterford. WaterfordFall5K.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 Sparks’ Ark – 1-2pm. Meet Josh Sparks of Sparks’ Ark and the array of wild animals he rehabilitates. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement – 10:30am-12pm. Enjoy a workshop with Marilyn Hardy. Free yourself with this wonderful bodywork. $89/5-week session; $20/drop in. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com. Herbalism 101 – 6-9pm. See Oct 6 listing. PATHS, 196 Allen Ave, Portland. 207-274-3242. WildCarrotHerbs.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Play Day on the Farm – 10-11am. Ages 2-5. Our classroom will be open to give children and their caregivers a place to enjoy each other’s company during self-guided play. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Thermographic Breast Screening with Ingrid – 9am4:30pm. See Oct 8 listing. $160. Boulet Chiropractic, 675 Main St, Lewiston. 207-781-6060. MyInnerImage.com. To schedule appointment: TimeTrade.com/ Book/K4DJ2. Crystal Mediation – 6-7pm. Heather Nichols will teach how to detox the emotional state that holds us back using a smoky quartz. Crystal included. $15. Stones and Stuff, 556 Congress St, Portland. 207-874-0789. StonesAndStuff.com. Owl Prowl – 7-9pm. Ages 8 & up. Learn about owls and their superpowers as nocturnal creatures. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight or headlamp with a red filter. $5/members, $7/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells.

Shawnee Peak Fall Festival – 12-4pm. Enjoy live music, a chili cook-off and fun festive activities for the family including hayrides, pumpkin carving, a classic car cruise-in, vendors and more. $15/admission; $5/ ages 5-10. Shawnee Peak, 119 Mountain Rd, Bridgton. 207-647-8444. ShawneePeak.com. Witches Wear Pink Cocktail Party – 6-11pm. Wear the color pink, a witchy fascinator and sparkly cocktail attire to raise awareness about breast cancer and preventative care medicine. $50. Woodlands Country Club, 39 Woods Rd, Falmouth. WitchesWearPink.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 8th Annual Reiche International 5K Road Race – 9:30am. This race runs through Portland’s scenic West End neighborhood at the peak of the Fall season. Proceeds benefit the school. $10-$30. Reiche Elementary School, 166 Brackett St, Portland. ReicheInternational.com. Pound The Pavement 5K Fun Color Run – 9:30am. Race benefits those affected by Pancreatic cancer and has 4 color stations that represent other forms of cancer. Includes refreshments, prizes, music and more. $20-$30. Bodies By Badger, 391 N Main St, Brewer. Active.com. BodiesByBadger.com. Lost Valley 5k Relay – 10am. Choose between a solo or a team event for a 5, 10 or 15K relay race. After party follows with food and music. $30-$70. Lost Valley, 200 Lost Valley Rd, Auburn. BaxterOutdoors.com. Mind Body Spirit Festival – 10am-4pm. See Oct 3 listing. Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park St, Freeport. 207649-2386. MindBodySpiritFestival.org. 6th Annual Wicked 5K Road Race – 12pm. Run in costume through the wicked residential streets of Kennebunkport, ending with an after-party, prizes, beverages, trivia and more. $5-$29. The Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport. SignMeUp.com. The Great Maine Apple Day – 12-4pm. Celebrate the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples, while honoring the importance of a diversified, perennial agriculture. $2/members, $4/nonmembers. Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity. MOFGA.org. Access Consciousness – 2:30-5pm. There are 12 points or bars on the head. Activating these points by lightly touching them and allowing the energy to flow releases the electrical charge that holds thoughts, decisions, or emotions. $35. Location TBA, East End residence, Portland. 207-775-7888. NancyGraceRosen@gmail. com. PureEnergyIntegration.com.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 12th Annual OgunquitFest – Oct 23-25. Times vary. Enjoy pumpkin and cookie decorating, costume parade, classic car show, craft bazaar, haunted house, ghost tours, wagon rides, scarecrow contest and much more. Ticket prices vary. Locations vary and 36 Main St, Ogunquit. VisitOgunquit.org. Ghost Train – Oct 23-24. 5:30-8pm. All ages. Ride the ghost train and haunted hay ride to see enchanted cemeteries, zombies, ghastly things and more. Contact for ticket prices. Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Rd, Boothbay. 207-633-4727. RailWayVillage.org. Halloweenfest – Oct 23-24. 5:30-9pm. Wear costumes, enjoy haunted hay rides, games, contests, huge door prizes and more. $7.50/adults, $5.50/ages 4-12, free/ under 3. Maine Wildlife Park, 56 Game Farm Rd, Gray. 207-657-4977. Maine.gov.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 Therapeutic Touch: Energy Healing – 12-4pm. See Oct 5 listing. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207221-2363. JJacobs1@Maine.rr.com. LeapinLizards.biz.

markyourcalendar MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 Herbs for Children’s Health – 5:30-6:30pm. We’ll discuss immune system support and acute cold and flu, tummy aches, constipation and diarrhea. Anticipate tasting some delicious remedies. $5-$15. Alchemy, 87 Ocean St, South Portland. 207-274-3242. WildCarrotHerbs.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Preschool Story Hour: Bats on the Beach – 10:3011:30am. Ages 3-5. Enjoy an introduction to animals through a storybook reading, a short trail walk and a related craft project. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Harvest on the Harbor – Oct 21-25. Times vary. Enjoy food from talented Maine chefs, local beverages, live entertainment and more. Ticket prices vary. Locations vary near the Waterfront, Portland. HarvestOnTheHarbor.com. Thermographic Breast Screening with Ingrid – 9am4:30pm. See Oct 8 listing. $160. Boucher Chiropractic, 1009 Portland Rd, Arundel. 207-781-6060. MyInnerImage.com. To schedule appointment: TimeTrade.com/ Book/LJWDG.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 Pumpkin Carving – Oct 22, 27 & 28. 10-11:30am. Join us to carve jack-o-lanterns and learn all about pumpkins. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org. Astrological Work Shop – 6-8pm. We will be studying to planet pluto and looking at personal transits for this planet in all that take the class. $30. Stones and Stuff, 556 Congress St, Portland. 207-874-0789. StonesAndStuff.com. Maine Outdoor Film Festival 2015 – 7:30pm. See Oct 10 listing. $9/adults; $7/seniors. Leavitt Theatre, 259 Main St, Ogunquit. MaineOutdoorFilmFestival.com.

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Stress Healing with Jane – 6-7pm. Are you a Type A personality? Do little things mean a lot? What stress boosters do we have? Let’s share. $25. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-221-2363. JJacobs1@ Maine.rr.com. LeapinLizards.biz. Longfellow’s Haunted House – Oct 23, 24 & 26-31. 6-7:30pm. Based on Longfellow’s poem, “Haunted Houses”, this 90-minute tour will bring to life the various family members that died in the home over its long history. Reservations required. $15/members; $20/general admission. WadsworthLongfellow House, 489 Congress St. 207-774-1822. MaineHistory.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Fit at 5K – 9am. This race help Special Olympics Maine to provide year-round sports and nutrition training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. $25. Football and Soccer fields, Payson Park, Portland. FleetFeetMaineRunning. Ocean Commotion 5k Run/Walk – 9:30am. The scenic 5K route overlooks beaches and is far from traffic. Proceeds benefit Marine Mammals of Maine. $25-$30. Hermit Island Campground, 6 Hermit Island Rd, Phippsburg. RunSignUp.com. Usui Reiki Classes: Reiki 1 – Oct 24 & Nov 14. 10am-4pm. Learn this ancient healing art to use on yourself and/or share with others. $150/by Oct 17, $175/after, Reiki 1 class; $200/by Nov 7, $250/ after, Reiki 2 class; $300/both classes. Posabilites Yoga Studio, 15 Tannery St, Norway. 207-576-3681. InLightTransformation.com. Staying Grounded: Practices to Nourish and Balance for Fall – 2-4pm. Learn yoga poses and practices to ease the seasonal transition with Kerry McGaffey. $30/by Oct 16; $35/after. WholeHeart Yoga Center, 150 St. John St, Portland. 207-871-8274. WholeHeartYoga.com. Ghoulwill Ball – 7-11pm. Explore your dark side and celebrate the Halloween season at this fun and scary event. Enjoy food, a cash bar, live music, dancing, costumes and much more. $15. The Portland Club, 156 State St, Portland. FaceBook.com. Maine Outdoor Film Festival 2015 – 7:30pm. See Oct 10 listing. Free. Evo Rock Gym, 65 Warren Ave, Portland. MaineOutdoorFilmFestival.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 4th Annual Haunted 5K Walk/Run – 9:30am. This event includes a zombie fun run, haunted run, ghost/goblin walk, costume awards, food and more. $15-$25. Community Center, 75 Franklin St, Saco. Running4Free.com.

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The Great Pumpkin 10K Race – 9:30am. A scenic flat and fast course along the ocean. Race starts at the corner of Seaside Ave and Route 9. $15. Huot’s Seafood Restaurant, 29 Eastern Ave, Camp Ellis Beach, Saco. Active.com. Arcturian Blueprint Activation Series – 12-1pm. Galactic facilitator, Bianca Pastrana, offers this incredible opportunity to engage with your power and activate your body, mind and spirit to the next level. $25. Soaring Phoenix Power Center 222 Saint John St, Portland. 207-749-0888. Facets-Wellness.com.

markyourcalendar SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 Shakti Sunday Series– 2-5pm. Ages 30-80. Women explore energy circulation, cultivation and rejuvenation of vital life force energy and trust inner womb wisdom in a group setting. $90. Location disclosed upon registration. 207-775-7888. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com..

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 Good Night, Nature – 6-7pm. Gentle moonlit hour based around a bedtime story about animals of the night. Come in pajamas, but be prepared to venture outdoors. Bring a snack. Registration encouraged. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

markyourcalendar MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 Herbs for a Happy Autumn – 6-7pm. Enjoy chai tea and learn of its digestive benefits, discover herbs to minimize the impact of Halloween sugar on the body and experience a healthy & tasty autumn treat. To RSVP, sign up at or email the Portland Food Co-op. $5/Co-op members; $8/others. Portland Food Co-op, 290 Congress St, Portland. 207-274-3242. WildCarrotHerbs. com. Email: Ownership@PortlandFood.Coop

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Owl Prowl – 6:30-8pm. Dress warmly and come out for a moonlight hike. Watch the moon rise, listen for night sounds and share some moon facts and stories. $5/ members, $7/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

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markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Qigong for Health, Balance & Vitality – 5:30pm. Bring a friend to try this beautiful and therapeutic art. Everyone is welcome to participate or observe. Pre-registration is not required, although appreciated. Free. Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong, 500 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-780-9581. MaineTaiji.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 Thermographic Breast Screening with Ingrid – 10am-4:30pm. See Oct 8 listing. $160. Dragonfly Oriental Medicine, 964 Western Ave, Manchester. 207-781-6060. MyInnerImage.com. To schedule appointment: TimeTrade.com/Book/CRV2C.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Dress Up to Drive out Human Trafficking – 6-10pm. Enjoy a fun family night with food, a cash bar, dancing, live music and more. This event raises awareness of human trafficking in Maine, New Hampshire and around the world. $30/advanced; $35/door. One Longfellow Square, 181 State St, Portland. Rotary7780.org or OneLongfellowSquare.com. 2nd Annual Run Like Hell 5k Fun Run & Costume Party – 6:30pm. Walk, run, jog and have fun with friends, zombies, live bands and much more. $10-$35. Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston. UnitedWayAndro.org. Halloween Silent Film Night: “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” – 7:30pm. An ever popular Kotzschmar event returns with Tom Trenney, organist. $18/adults, free/under 13. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St, Portland. 207-553-4363. FOKO.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 34th Annual Great Osprey 10K Ocean Run – 10am. Enjoy the fresh sea air of Maine’s coast through this scenic course. Race will be held rain or shine. Prizes awarded. $22-$30. Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, 426 Wolfe’s Neck Rd, Freeport. Running4Free.com. The Great Pumpkin Ball – 8pm-12am. Enjoy a spooktacular night of dancing, food, drinks, entertainment and more. Wear your best Halloween fashion and have a scary good time. Ticket prices TBA. The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel, 157 High St, Portland. FaceBook.com.

plan ahead MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Mental Health, Substance Abuse & the Bottom Line: How Well is Your Workplace – 8:30am-4pm. This conference will shed light on effectively addressing workplace mental illness and substance abuse, provide practical strategies and resources to minimize the impact on organizations, individuals and families. $85/members; $95/nonmembers. Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Dr, Augusta. LifeLineWorkPlaceWellness.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Thermographic Breast Screening with Ingrid – Nov 5. 9am-1pm. Reserve a 30 minute appointment for a radiation free, thermographic breast scan for early detection and peace of mind. $160. Damariscotta Chiropractic, 54 Bristol Rd, Damariscotta. 207-7816060. MyInnerImage.com. To schedule appointment: TimeTrade.com/Book/TYYNM.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Usui Reiki Classes: Reiki 2 – Nov 14. 10am-4pm. Learn this ancient healing art to use on yourself and/or share with others. $200/by Nov 7, $250/ after; $300/both Oct & Nov classes. Posabilites Yoga Studio, 15 Tannery St, Norway. 207-576-3681. InLightTransformation.com.

daily Access Consciousness – Times vary. All of life can come with ease, joy and glory. Just breathe and receive while 32 points on your head are activated to clear conditioning & density, expand calm, peace, kindness and gratitude. Private session. $88. Location TBA, East End residence, Portland. 207-272-3181. NancyGraceRosen@ gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Calm Steady Strong – Mon-Sat. Therapeutic Yoga for people affected by cancer. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center. 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Children’s Activities – Times vary. Kids will enjoy several activities that are offered daily at the museum. Prices vary. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St, Portland. 207828-1234. KiteTails.org. Face Lift Points – Times vary. These points uplift your body and your mood as well. 80-minute private session. $80. Location TBA upon registration, Portland. 207-272-3181. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Gene Keys: A Course in Miracles for your DNA Evolution – Times vary. Your hologenetic profile is designed by your birth constellation. Confirm your life work and purpose, and enjoy an oral reading of your gifts. Private session. Location TBA upon registration. $88. Portland. 207-272-3181. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com. Muse Paintbar – Times vary. Learn to paint like professionals while eating and drinking. Pick a class, reserve a spot, and a trained artist will guide you to make a masterpiece. Prices vary. 245 Commercial St, Portland. Info/reservations: 207-618-9500 or MusePaintBar.com. Reiki Sessions – Times vary. It’s time to come back to your core with Jayleen Hayden, Reiki Master Teacher. Sign up for a series or single session. Prices vary. Organic Roots, 545 Westbrook St, South Portland. 207-518-8624. JayleenHayden.com. Therapeutic Yoga – Mon-Sat. Get out of pain and back into life. Mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-8292700. TurningLight.org. WholeHeart Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer a variety of classes such as gentle, moderate, restorative, yin, private and workshops. Contact for details. WholeHeart Yoga Center, 150 St. John St, Portland. 207-871-8274. WholeHeartYoga.com.

Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer a wide variety of yoga classes, including: Vinyasa, Buti Flow, Buti Yoga, Hustle & Flow, Hustle Sculpt, Hip Hop Movement, Yin Yoga and more. Contact for details. Hustle and Flow, 155 Brackett St, Portland. 207-632-4789. HustleFlowStudio.com. Yoga Classes – Times vary. Over 35 years of experience. We offer classes at a variety of levels including: Vinyasa Flow, Therapeutic, Gentle, Restorative and Mediation, Feldenkrais and Yoga Philosophy. Contact for details. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com. Ever After Mustang Rescue – 9am. Ages 15+. Volunteer for the adopt-a-horse program. Call for details. 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org.

sunday Pumpkin Hayrides – 10am-2pm. Enjoy the fall foliage and take a hayride out to the pumpkin field. $6. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org. Johnny T’s Salsa Night – 6-7:30pm. Enjoy an open salsa dancing night perfect for practicing your moves. This is not a class, but a gathering of students looking for a place with great music. $5. Swing & Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick St, Rockland. 207594-0940. SwingNSway.com.

monday Beginning Belly Dance – 6-7:15pm. Learn the fundamentals of belly dance. Just bring yourself and your sense of fun. No dance experience needed to enjoy this class. $130/10-week session. Bright Star World Dance, 108 High St, Portland. 207-409-9540. RosaNoreen.com. Women and Horses Workshop – 6-7:30pm. A hands-on learning experience with horses. Contact for rates/availability. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org.

tuesday Family Fun: Signs of Fall – 9:15-10:15am. This 14-week session has playful activities designed to encourage self-discovery, a sense of place and a budding awareness of the natural world. Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome if space is available. $140/members; $185/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

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Yogitos Yoga – Thru Oct 20. 9:30-10:15am. Ages 3 & under. Explore yoga basics through song, dance, stories and imaginative play. One adult per child. Registration required. $12/per child. South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Rd, South Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail. com. MaineYogaKids.com. Preschool Yoga – Thru Oct 20. 10:30-11:15am. Ages 3-5. Children will be introduced to asanas, pranayama and relation exercises in this class. Registration required. $12/per child. South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Rd, South Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com.

wednesday Classic Nia Fitness Class – 7:15-8:15am. NIA is non-impact, gentle on the joints, provides great cardio and is suitable for all fitness levels and ages. $10/bulk classes 5 or more; $12/drop-in. Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave, Portland. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Yoga Philosophy Class: The Yamas and Niyamas – 11:45am-12:45pm. Ongoing study group. CEU’s available for yoga teachers. Drop-ins welcome. $10/ donation. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave Plaza, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com. Lunchtime Shimmy – 12-12:50pm. Learn basic belly dance movements to upbeat music and shake the mid-week stress. $10/drop in, $40/five class card. Bright Star World Dance, 108 High St, Fl 3, Portland. 207-370-5830. RosaNoreen.com. Not Your Guru’s Meditation – 5:30-6:45pm. Mental medicine to harness your mind’s incredible power and help restore you to being calm, happy and focused. Each class offers new technique and insight from Bianca, a talented galactic healing arts practitioner with 9 years of professional experience. Donations welcome. Soaring Phoenix Power Center, 222 Saint John St, Portland. Facets-Wellness.com. Beginning Belly Dance – 6-7:15pm. Learn the fundamentals of belly dance. Just bring yourself and your sense of fun. No dance experience needed to enjoy this class. $130/10-week session. Bright Star World Dance, 108 High St, Portland. 207-409-9540. RosaNoreen.com. Yoga for Beginners – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn the basics of yoga in our judge-free studio. No need to

sign up in advance. Just show up with a willingness to learn. $10. The Mind-Body Studio, 191 Emery Mills Rd, Shapleigh. 207-636-2500. FaceBook.com/ TheMindBodyStudio. Intermediate Belly Dance – 7:30-8:45pm. Dancers who have mastered the basics of belly dance are welcome to take this special workshop series. $130/10week session. Bright Star World Dance, 108 High St, Portland. 207-409-9540. RosaNoreen.com. Ghost Tour of Haunted Portland – 8pm. Wicked Walking Tours uses local actors and comedians to bring comedy to ghost stories featuring pirates, witches and “Indians”. $19/adults, $16/seniors, $13/ under 13. Bell Buoy Park, 72 Commercial St, Portland. 207-730-0490. WickedWalkingTours.com.

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Yogitos Yoga – 9-10am. See Tuesday listing. Optimal Self Health and Wellness Center, 640 Congress St, Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail.com. MaineYogaKids. com.

thursday Gene Keys: A Course in Miracles for your DNA Evolution – Times vary. Your hologenetic profile is designed by your birth constellation. Confirm your life work and purpose, and enjoy an oral reading of your gifts. Monthly discussion. Location and time TBA upon registration. $20. Portland. 207-2723181. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com.

Discovery Yoga – Thru Oct 23. 3:30-4:30pm. Children will learn the basics of yoga through poses, stories, crafts and games with dance, movement and imaginative play. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a yoga mat if you have one. $12/per child. South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Rd, South Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com.

Thursday Morning Bird Walks – 7-9am. Take an easy stroll while looking for birds, wildlife and plants. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have one. $5/members, $8/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Farmer for the Morning – 8:30-9:30am. Feed the animals, put out hay, collect eggs, sweep the barn and make sure the animals are happy and healthy for the day. $5. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org. Furry Tales, Story and Adventure Hour – 1011am. Preschoolers are invited to discover the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, animal time and more. Free. Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd, Kennebunk. 207-985-3244. AnimalWelfareSociety.org. Classic Nia Fitness Class – 4:10-5:10pm. See Wednesday listing. $10/drop-in. Activity Room, Cape Community Center, 343 Ocean House Rd, Cape Elizabeth. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Third Thursdays – 5-9pm. Enjoy an evening

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Fridays on the Farm – 10-11:30am. All ages. Explore the farm, help collect eggs and milk the cows. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-688-4539. PinelandFarms.org.

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with live music, food, drinks, special programming and the museum. $12/adults, $10/seniors and students with ID, $6/ages 13-17. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland. 207-775-6148. PortlandMuseum.org.

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After School Kids Yoga – Thru Oct 23. 4:455:45pm. Learn relaxation, mindfulness and fun movement activities. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a yoga mat if you have one. Registration required. $10/per child. South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Rd, South Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com. 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. BiddefordSacoArtWalk.com. First Friday Art Walk – 5-8pm. 1st Fri. Various galleries and art venues open for the art walk. Free. Portland. LiveWorkPortland.org. Classic Nia Fitness Class – 5:30-6:30pm. See Wednesday listing. $50/5-classes; $12/drop-in. Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave, Portland. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Ghost Tour of Haunted Portland – 8pm. See Wednesday listing. Bell Buoy Park, 72 Commercial St, Portland. 207-730-0490. WickedWalkingTours.com.

saturday Classic Nia Fitness Class – 9:20-10:20am. See Wednesday listing. $10/bulk classes 5 or more; $12/ drop-in. Fitness/Dance Room, Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Pumpkin Hayrides – 10am-2pm. Enjoy the fall foliage and take a hayride out to the pumpkin field. $6. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. WolfesNeckFarm.org. Ghost Tour of Haunted Portland – 8pm. See Wednesday listing. Bell Buoy Park, 72 Commercial St, Portland. 207-730-0490. WickedWalkingTours.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE BY MERET

Meret Bainbridge, LAc 222 St John St, Ste 137 Portland, ME 04101 • 207-878-3300 Meret@AcupunctureByMeret.com AcupunctureByMeret.com Meret offers comprehensive holistic care, utilizing Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Acupressure and Bodymind work, since 1997. Specialties are Women’s Health, pain, headaches, fibromyalgia & depression. Insurance accepted.

BARTLETT ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE

Kath Bartlett, MS, LAc 7 Oak Hill Terr, Ste 3 • Scarborough, ME 04074 207-219-0848 • BartlettAcupuncture.com Kath@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.

ART THERAPY BODHI SIMPSON, LCPC, ATR

Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth Sparhawk Mill 81 Bridge Street, Yarmouth ME (207) 650-8170 BodhiSimpson@yahoo.com • VastHorizons.com

I am passionate about facilitating experiences that inspire creative expression and opens hearts and minds to possibilities. Through art therapy, we are able to access our core issues and begin the process of healing. I work with individuals and groups of all ages, and facilitate workshops for personal growth. See ad, page 25.

COMMUNITY HERBALIST WILD CARROT HERBS

Mischa Schuler 306 Congress St, Portland ME • 207-274-3242 WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com • WildCarrotHerbs.com Flower essences, herbal remedies, and shamanic plant spirit techniques are available individually and in combination to gently support healing of physical, spiritual and emotional shock. Chronic and acute conditions of the respiratory, skin, digestive and reproductive systems are nurtured here. Specializing in women and children’s health, particularly anxiety and depression, contraception and fertility. See ad, page 40.

COUPLES COACHING AUDREY MCMORROW, MA, CAGS. BCC

Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth Sparhawk Mill 81 Bridge St, Yarmouth ME (207) 650-8052 Audrey@VastHorizons.com VastHorizons.com Audrey offers Couples Coaching for those intent on realizing the potential of their committed (or troubled) relationship; Psychosynthesis (a transpersonal psychology for individuals); a Thrive Women’s Group; and various workshops for personal development throughout the calendar year. Please see website for further details. See calendar for upcoming events. See ad, page 33.

CRYSTALS STONES & STUFF Heather Nichols 556 Congress St Portland, ME (207)874-0789 StonesAndStuff.com

Stones & Stuff is not only a shop, but an experience. Offering a large selection of high quality mineral specimens and beautifully unique pieces of nature, you will always find something new to cast your eyes upon. With many services offered including, Tarot and Astrology Readings, Workshops and Shamanic Healing, the keepers of this fine establishment invite you to come learn and heal! See ad, page 30.

EDUCATION MERRICONEAG WALDORF SCHOOL Early Childhood through Grade 12 57 Desert Rd, Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-3900, Ext 103 AdmissionsDirector@MerriconeAG.org Merriconeag.org

At Merriconeag, students’ capacities for learning are awakened and enriched by a different way of teaching, and an education brought to life through experience: in storytelling, movement, recitation, observation, dramatic acting, music, drawing, and painting. An emphasis on oral expression in all subjects enables our students to develop into confident, self-aware adults, and a focus on hands-on learning and discovery nurtures their lifelong love of learning.

ENERGY HEALING PURE ENERGY INTEGRATION Embody Your Essence~ Empowered to Live Your Truth Pine Street Studio, West End Portland, ME 04102 207-775-7888 NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com PureEnergyIntegration.com

Nancy Grace has been offering private, group and couples work for eight years in Portland. Her genius lies in her creative ability to tap into what level of energy constriction, needs to be addressed and guides you safely through deeper emotional clearing with breath, sound and movement. Specialties include working with addiction, challenges with attention, anxiety, and sexual trauma.

ESSENTIAL OILS dõTERRA Essential Oils Amy Paradysz, Wellness Advocate MyDoTerra.com/SmellDistributor/#/ dōTERRA essential oils are natural “feel better” solutions for everyday living. Interested in finding out more?

DENTAL PEAK DENTAL HEALTH

Stefan Andren, DDS 74 Gray Rd, Ste 3, W Falmouth, ME 207-878-8844 Info@PeakDentalHealth.com PeakDentalHealth.com

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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.

LOTUS FAMILY PRACTICE, LLC

Catherine M. Krouse, DO 66 Leighton Rd, Falmouth, Me 04105 207-536-0560 • info@LotusFamilyPractice.com www.LotusFamilyPractice.com Lotus Family Practice, LLC is a primary care practice with a holistic focus. Several benefits include a variety of classes like yoga, meditation, tai chi as well as discounted supplements, herbal remedies, medications and blood work. In order to work for her patients rather than insurance companies, Dr. Krouse chose to charge an affordable monthly fee rather than bill insurance. See ad, pg 24.

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HOMEOPATHY

FITNESS HEALTH CENTER HEALING OASIS FITNESS & MASSAGE

BAYLIGHT CENTER FOR HOMEOPATHY

Morgyn Danae, Owner, CPT, LMT 12 Revere St, Portland, ME 04103 828-216-8125 morgyndanae.com • morgyndanae@gmail.com

Jane M. Frederick, Director of Advancement 222 Saint John St, Ste 137, Portland, ME 04102 • 207-774-4244 Jane@BaylightHomeopathy.com BaylightHomeopathy.com

Healing Oasis is a private wellness studio with a tropical twist, offering personal training, dance movement, and massage therapy with holistic prenatal and postnatal specialization. Specific issues can be addressed in customized, supportive sessions. Morgyn gladly accommodates all skill levels in her training. Free 30-minute consultations. For information or to schedule an appointment, call or email at morgyndanae@gmail. com. See ad, pg. 18.

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.

OPTIMAL SELF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER Eric Hilton 640 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-747-5919 • OptimalSelfME@gmail.com OptimalSelfME.com

Optimal Self is a center for fitness, healing, and community, offering a variety of modalities that enhance the mind, body, and spirit. We provide a sophisticated weight room, a variety of classes, personal trainers, massage therapists, and energy workers. See our schedule or book an appointment online at optimalselfme.com. See ad, page 14.

HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY ACCELERATED COUNSELING, LLC

Svetla Popova, LCPC, NCC, Reiki Master 23 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103 207-761-3883 • AcceleratedCounseling.com Svetla@AcceleratedCounseling.com Whether you are overwhelmed by severe problems or simply feel stuck and your life is going nowhere, I’d love to hear your story. We will work together to discover the incredible strengths you have, find solutions that satisfy you, and open your horizons for growth, self efficacy and life enjoyment.

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.

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LIFE COACH BETH KOEHLER, PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT LIFE COACH

Beth Koehler • Saco Healing Arts Center 209 Main St, Saco, ME 04072 207-653-9792 • BKoehler926@gmail.com BethKoehlerLifeCoach.com ONE STOP HEALING! I specialize in helping you realize just how powerful you truly are and that the answers you seek are inside. I’ll be by you side as you tap into the strength and courage you need to manifest your life’s goals. Time spent with a Life Coach can be life altering. Let’s get started!

MEDICAL INTUITIVE R. ANTHONY LEBRO, MEDICAL INTUITIVE

Richard Lebro 135 Rogers Rd, Kittery, ME 03904 603-502-7676 • drltony24@gmail.com facebook.com/drlebro?fref=ts Richard Anthony Lebro has been healing people intuitively for nearly 45 years. Since childhood, he has honed an innate ability to tap into the spirit, identify and treat underlying health issues. His years of experience and high success rate draw people from all over the world. A full body consultation is only a phone call away. Don’t hesitate to call today. See ad, page 27.

MIDWIFERY CARE TREE OF LIFE NATUROPATHIC & MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC

NATURAL HEALING 5 ELEMENTS HEALING CENTER

59 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 207-646-3900 FiveElementsHealingCenter@yahoo.com 5ElementsHealingCenter.com Ogunquit’s destination for holistic healing. We offer a wide array of services including: Integrative health programs, Acupuncture, H o m e o p a t h y, H e r b a l Treatments, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Shamanistic healing, Chakra and Meridian balancing, Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Chinese Cupping, Foot soaks, Pedicures, Skin care and Body waxing for anyone that is looking to relax, unwind and restore from the stresses of life. We are also proud to offer our clients a full line of organic, vegan and gluten free skin care products. See ad, pg 15.

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

NOURISHING SELF

Deanna Raihl, LMT 999 Roosevelt Trl • Windham, ME 207-482-0615 ContactDeannaRaihl@gmail.com DeannaRaihl.com At Nourishing Self, you can expect the services of a day spa, without the large investment! Services provided are: health counseling, pre/postnatal massage, hot and salt stone treatments, aromatherapy, reiki and reflexology. Looking for that summer glow without the harm of UV rays? Make an appointment with Deanna for an organic spray tan and leave looking sun-kissed!

Tiffany Carter Skillings, CPM, CLC 106 Lafayette St, Ste 3A Yarmouth, ME 207-846-4900 • TreeOfLifeCare.com

THE VILLAGE PATH

Tiffany is deeply committed to providing care that is individualized, empowering, and supports her clients in discovering their own inner strength and wisdom as they labor and birth in their own way, on their own time. Tiffany provides the following services: Maternity care, Lactation Counseling, Well Woman Care, Routine GYN Services, PreConception Counseling, and Nutrition Counseling. See ad, back cover.

I know hundreds of healing properties of over sixty different herbs. Allow me to teach you an affordable healing plan that reverses chronic disorders and pain and let’s work together to restore your health! Learn to take control of your health without expensive supplements or medications. Free consultations for the month of October! See ad, page 15.

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Sharlene Spalding, Casco, ME 207-627-4472 • TheVillagePath.com Spalding.maine@gmail.com

NATUROPATHIC TREE OF LIFE NATUROPATHIC & MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC

Josie Skavdahl, ND, CPM 106 Lafayette St, Ste 3A Yarmouth, ME 207-846-4900 • TreeOfLifeCare.com

A member of the Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Josie’s love for Naturopathy and Midwifery stems from a desire to promote health with minimal intervention and maximum cost effectiveness- natural remedies treating the cause of the problem, not just the symptoms. Josie provides the following services: Maternity care, Annual Wellness Exams, Well Baby & Well Child Care, Primary Care and Nutrition and Food Sensitivity Counseling. See ad, back cover.

THE BRIDGES FOUNDATION / L-OMA ORGANIC BUCKWHEAT PILLOWS WITH PURPOSE! 35PILLOWS Ossipee Tr, (RteA25) 100% of sales proceeds support our Standish, 04084 non-profitME for people with disabilities.

207-595-8106 “Your buckwheat pillows TheBridgesFoundation.org have changed my life!”

- Kimberly The Foundation is a non“VeryBridges pleased with my pillows. Truly an amazing product.” profit, charitable organization - Richard “Beyond myeducational, expectations.” providing employment, - Sharon social & recreational opportunities for persons with sensory and/or energetic sensitivities, learning, • Organic buckwheat pillow produced in Maine emotional and/or developmental disabilities. These • Conforms to the head, neck and spine, which optimizes the sleeping position individuals work alongside The Bridges Foundation • Organic buckwheat hulls allow for the circulation of air providing a cooler pillow staff, formaking and shipping our L-OMA Organic • Our hulls are non-fumigated and are the finest Buckwheat Pillows™, as they earn a living wage available on the market • Hypoallergenic with aromatherapy option available raise money to fund while at the same time helping programs and services for themselves and others. Order today! 207-595-8106 The Bridges See ad,Foundation page 8.| PO Box 1416 | Gray, ME 04039 35 Ossipee Trail (Route 25) | Standish, ME 04084 TheBridgesFoundation.org

NON – PROFIT EDGEBROOK: MOVING THROUGH GRIEF & LOSS WORKSHOP

November 5-8, 2015 Notre Dame Spiritual Center, Alfred, ME Paul K. Matteson MS.Ed., L.C.P.C. 207)753-0135 paul@edgebrook.org • www.edgebrook.org Based on the work of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, this workshop offers the unique opportunity to work through the deep feelings and unfinished business resulting from grief, loss and all forms of abuse. A safe, caring and confidential workshop staffed by highly trained and experienced facilitators. See ad, page 33.

THE BRIDGES FOUNDATION / L-OMA PILLOWS BUCKWHEAT WITH A PURPOSE! ORGANIC PILLOWS 100% of sales proceeds support our Ossipee Tr,people (Rtewith 25)disabilities. non-profit for

35 Standish, ME 04084 “Your buckwheat pillows 207-595-8106 • TheBridgesFoundation.org have changed my life!”

- Kimberly The is a non“VeryBridges pleased with Foundation my pillows. Truly an amazing product.” profit, charitable organization - Richard “Beyond myeducational, expectations.” providing employment, - Sharon social & recreational opportunities for persons with sensory and/or energetic sensitivities, learning, • Organic buckwheat pillow produced in Maine emotional and/or developmental disabilities. These • Conforms to the head, neck and spine, which optimizes the sleeping position individuals work alongside The Bridges Foundation • Organic buckwheat hulls allow for the circulation of air providing a cooler pillow staff, for making and shipping our L-OMA Organic • Our hulls are non-fumigated and are the finest Buckwheat Pillows™, as they earn a living wage available on the market • Hypoallergenic with same aromatherapy availableraise money to fund while at the timeoption helping programs and services for themselves and others. Order today! 207-595-8106 The Bridges See ad,Foundation page 8.| PO Box 1416 | Gray, ME 04039 35 Ossipee Trail (Route 25) | Standish, ME 04084

ORGANIC SALON

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 8.

YOGA Cayce Lannon 617-448-7846 MaineYogaKids@gmail.com MaineYogaKids.com

AUTHENTIC BEAUTY

869 Main St, Suite 800 Westbrook, ME 207-286-6955 Facebook.com/pages/Authentic-Beauty-LL Tanya Pavlick and Ruthie Hutchinson address the client as a whole, offering Vidal Sassoon precision cuts, organic hair color, Arbonne skin care/make-up, doTerra essential oil treatments and energy healing modalities. Passionate about self-love, Authentic Beauty now hosts various classes and workshops including yoga and vibrational healing. For more information, see ad, page 21.

ORGANIC ROOTS

Betsy Harding 545 Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 207-799-2995 OrganicRootsMe.com Organic Roots Salon and Day Spa is a fashion forward cruelty-free and vegan friendly salon. We are extremely passionate about our work and dedication to our natural and safe products, environment, and a healthier, more sustainable and compassionate world.

TAI CHI & QIGONG

We are a team of ChildLight Yoga certified instructors offering classes in various locations around Southern Maine. Instead of offering classes in one studio space, we collaborate with schools and community centers to make yoga accessible for children everywhere. Please check our website for current schedule or get in touch to learn more! See ad, page 6.

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. See ad, page 21.

MAINE CENTER FOR TAIJIQUAN & QIGONG

THE CLEAN BEDROOM

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.

Maine’s resource for Taijiquan & Qigong, offering AM, midday, and PM classes. Certified instructors provide quality Taiji & Qigong programs that empower individuals of all abilities to prevent disease, foster athletic/martial performance and cultivate the integration of physical, mental and spiritual health. Proudly serving Portland since 1999. See ad, page 21.

ORGANIC BEDDING

INNER IMAGE CLINICAL THERMOGRAPHY

MAINE YOGA KIDS

500 Forest Ave (rear) Portland, ME 04101 207-780-9581 info@MaineTaiji.com • MaineTaiji.com

TheBridgesFoundation.org

THERMOGRAPHY

5 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, ME 207-704-0743 Two Portland Sq, Fore St, Portland, ME 207517-3500 • TheCleanBedroom.com

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natural awakenings

October 2015

“Providing holistic healthcare, beginning with birth” Naturopathic Family Practice | Home Birth Midwifery Care Water Birth | Well Woman Care | Lactation Counseling

AT Tree OF LiFe

We have a naturopathic doctor, midwives and a lactation counselor on staff. We are pleased to be able to offer comprehensive healthcare to our community in Maine!

We look forward to welcoming you into our practice!

Tiffany Carter Skillings, CPM, CLC and Josie Skavdahl, ND, CPM

Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am – 5pm

106 Lafayette St, Suite 3A | Yarmouth, Me 04096 | 207-846-4900 | info@treeoflifecare.com