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An Interview with Dr. Rhea Jezer by E. Craig Heim

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Education for a More Sustainable World by Linda Sechrist

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Renewable Options Can Help Stop Climate Change by Dr. Rhea Jezer

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elcome to the premiere issue of Natural Awakenings of Central New York. The mission of this publication is to help point the way to a better life. We will be guided by what works and understand to be true to the extent of current knowledge. Certainly our lives are in many ways the product of the choices that we and others have made in the past. If you are like me, some of these choices could have been better. But we learn from these mistakes and we grow. To make better individual choices, we need to recognize better options. Collectively, we also need to both identify better options and consider wiser choices. The Earth is becoming warmer. Natural and human processes are accelerating this trend. Many consequences of a warmer planet are obvious and predictable, but still only partly understood. Separating political considerations from scientific fact is important; understanding the difference and acting accordingly are essential. Both in these pages and on our website, AwakeningsCNY.com, we will together explore the ingredients of a truly “good life”. Experts will help us understand an array of practical steps we can take today in order to feel better, think better and live with greater depth, meaning and purpose. As part of the national Natural Awakenings publishing community, a leader in naturally healthy living, we recognize that lasting solutions must encompass the whole person— mind, body and spirit. By now we all know that eating well, daily exercise, sufficient sleep and access to clean air and water will make a huge difference in anyone’s life, but how many of us maintain that regimen in our busy modern world? Too often we react to problems as they arise instead of developing proactive, preventive strategies so that they do not. Fortunately there are strategies that are simple, effective and relatively inexpensive. In the last 40 years, a “new” approach to wellness has been emerging among Western nations and is now about to fully blossom in this generation. Mindfulness, nutrition, bodywork, acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic adjustment and meditation, among others, are proven strategies that have worked for millions of people for thousands of years. What used to be called alternative is now complementary to Western medicine and thanks to pioneers like Dr. Andrew Weil is becoming recognized as integrative health and medicine. Have no doubt that East and West are coming together in a harmonious way that makes better sense. In coming months we will learn and grow through tapping the shared expertise of national and local authorities in their fields. Healing practitioners and thought leaders throughout Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Oswego, Madison and Tompkins counties will be our guides. We look forward to discovering good answers to our questions along with helpful advice and insights that can make each day a little brighter. We are set to enjoy taking this journey with you so that we may all be well, feel good and laugh more through healthier living on a healthy planet. We grow better together,

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newsbriefs Wellness Sampler Night in Cortland

nvigorations Massage and Wellness Center, in Cortland, offers a Wellness Sampler event from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday evenings, to introduce more people to the power of positive healing therapies. Each sampler features certified energy practitioners providing 15-minute Reiki or Quantum Touch sessions that allow individuals to experience the complementary modalities firsthand. Since 1998, the center’s vintage Victorian property has served as a restorative refuge for thousands of clients, offering health, healing and relaxation services that include massage, acupuncture, Reiki and facials.

Location: 55 Port Watson St. For more information, call Reiki II practitioner Sylvia Hall at 607-753-1228 or visit InvigorationsWellness.com. No appointment necessary. A $20 donation is appreciated.

Shutes Offers Green Water Treatment System

new, eco-friendly water scale prevention system that uses Filtersorb SP3 media is now available at Shutes Water Systems, in LaFayette. The system is maintenance-free and does not require electricity, salt, water or any other regeneration material. Classic water-softening units operate by exchanging calcium and magnesium ions in the water with an equivalent amount of sodium (salt). This results in “soft water” with increased sodium content. Such units also require additional water for backwashing and recycling. The Filtersorb conditioning system is a catalytic medium that accelerates the transformation of calcium and magnesium minerals into harmless “nano” crystal particles, so water makes its way through plumbing systems without any scale attaching to pipes, fixtures, valves or heating elements. The “green” end result is conditioned water that includes healthful minerals, costs less to produce and does not damage plumbing systems and fixtures. Location: 5684 U.S. Rte. 20. For more information, call 315-677-5552 or visit ShutesWaterSystems.com. See ad, page 7.

Ithaca Icon Celebrates 40 Years with Cookbook

n September 2013, to commemorate 40 years of serving nourishing food in Ithaca, Moosewood Restaurant will publish a compilation of its best-loved recipes in Moosewood Restaurant Favorites, reflecting how the eatery’s cooking has evolved over the years to include more vegan, gluten-free and healthy options. Moosewood Restaurant opened in 1973 with 36 seats and a commitment to serving wholesome ingredients sourced from local farmers and small suppliers. A genuine love of cooking and adventuresome tastebuds spurred the restaurant to seek ethnic recipes to fill its menu with a “Moosewoodized” twist. Those first innovative recipes, entered in a food-splattered notebook as they were being created in the Moosewood kitchen, became the seed that eventually put Moosewood on the culinary map. To date, the restaurant has published 13 cookbooks, many of which have been honored with James Beard Foundation awards. Location: 215 N. Cayuga St. (Seneca St. side of the DeWitt Mall). For more information, call 607-273-9610, email Moose@MoosewoodRestaurant.com or visit MoosewoodCooks.com for daily menus. See ad, page 17.

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newsbriefs Financial Services Firm Opens in Fayetteville

idello Associates, owned by Mike Sidello, a financial advisor and employee benefits specialist with more than 25 years of experience, recently opened at 110 Highbridge Street, Suite 3, in the heart of Fayetteville. The firm offers a holistic approach to investment, insurance and employee benefits services. “My approach is simple, honest and Mike Sidello straightforward,” says Sidello. “I provide objective and knowledgeable advisement to clients so they can make sound financial decisions on matters that impact their future. People trust me to steer them in the right direction to reach their financial goals, and I view this as my primary professional role.” A lifelong resident of Fayetteville, Sidello is an active member of the local community. He says, “It has been a lifelong dream of mine to open my business in the heart of my hometown.” For more information, call 315- 637-3535, email MSidello@ SidelloAssociates.com or visit SidelloAssociates.com. See ad, page 9.

EcoLogic Solutions Products Distributed Locally

he Onondaga Nation will begin distributing a new product line by EcoLogic Solutions at its Greening Onondaga Distribution Center, in Nedrow. EcoLogic Solutions manufactures commercial and industrial green cleaning products that are Earth-friendly and approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Agriculture, among others. Company clients include the Empire State Building and NBC headquarters, in New York City; Amtrak; and Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants. “The revenue that was once spent on the outside market purchase of toxic cleaning products is now kept within the Nation and used on Earth-friendly products. This change will strengthen our devotion to keeping our Earth clean,” says Ralph Sardo, director of operations and sales at the distribution center. “Previously, we were only invested in EcoLogic Solutions and used their products at our Nation facilities, but now we will distribute and have a retail center for them.” Location: 7007 S. Salina St. For more information, call 315378-0313. See ad, page 20.

Local YMCAs Sponsor Finger Lakes School of Massage Free Healthy Kids Day Events centers in GreatAccepting Students YMCA er Syracuse and Fulton

he Finger Lakes School of Massage, located in the Finger Lakes region of Ithaca, is now enrolling students for the spring and summer programs that begin in April and June. The school’s nationally recognized training program for massage therapy invites students to transform their lives and the lives of those they touch through traditional and innovative therapies. Admissions Director Leia Alston says, “According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, massage therapy is growing at a faster than average rate compared to other healthcare occupations. Job opportunities are abundant for licensed massage therapists, and they can enjoy flexible, full- and part-time work in spas, health clubs, chiropractic and physical therapy offices, hospitals and nursing homes; on cruise ships; and as providers of in-home massage therapy.” Location: 1251 Trumansburg Rd. For more information, call 607-272-9024 or visit flsm.com. See ad, page 2.

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are sponsoring Healthy Kids Day festivals of fun for kids and adults that feature interactive family games promoting exercise and good nutrition. Each event is free for everyone, including non-members, Kids play soccer with members of and provides information the Syracuse Silver Knights during about healthy activities Healthy Kids Day at the North and resources available Area Family YMCA last year. within the community. The Fulton event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m., April 26, at the Fulton Family YMCA. In Liverpool, activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 27, at the North Area Family YMCA. Families can join the Syracuse event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 28, at the Southwest YMCA; and in Fayetteville, the festival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 28, at the East Area Family YMCA. Locations: Fulton: 715 W. Broadway; 315-598-9622. Liverpool: 4775 Wetzel Rd.; 315-451-2562. Syracuse: Onondaga Community College, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike; 315-498-2699. Fayetteville: 200 Towne Dr.; 315-637-2025. For more information, visit YMCAOfGreaterSyracuse.org. See ad, page 17.

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A Taste of Success Children’s Culinary Camp Teaches Sustainable Values

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he goal of the Jewish Community Center (JCC) Camp Rishon Children’s Culinary Camp is to teach kids about the origins of food and food preparation, all while having fun,” says Camp Director Lori Innella-Venne. “This year, we’ll continue to expand this concept with our program, A Journey from Farm to Table, which we began last year.” Campers will study how to cook and prepare fresh, healthy meals and take field trips to local farms and food producers to learn about where food comes from. At Main Street Farm, in Homer, they can see aquaponics in action by observing how fish fertilize plants and plants clean the water for fish. They will also tour Greyrock Farm, a working farm in Cazenovia. After last year’s field trips, campers headed to the Syracuse Community Test Kitchen to create a meal with their local produce. They made pizza with Swiss chard and sampled sheep’s milk yogurt with maple syrup or honey. “I was in awe of the kids’ excitement when they came back to tell us about their experience,” comments Innella-Venne. For more information, contact Lori Innella-Venne at 315-445-2360 or visit JCCSyr.org. See ads, pages 5 and 11. natural awakenings

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A Bus Pass to Green Well-Being

here’s a way to simultaneously help both Planet Earth and one’s own health, report scientists from Imperial College London, in England. The researchers examined four years of data from the country’s Department for Transport National Travel Survey beginning in 2005, the year before free bus passes were available for people ages 60 and older. The study team found that those with a pass were more likely to walk frequently and take more journeys by “active travel”— defined as walking, cycling or using public transport. Staying physically active helps maintain mental well-being, mobility and muscle strength in older people and reduces their risk of cardiovascular disease, falls and fractures. Previous research by Taiwan’s National Health Research Institutes published in The Lancet has shown that just 15 minutes of moderate daily exercise lowers the risk of death in people over 60 by 12 percent, and another study at Newcastle University found that 19 percent of Britain’s adults achieve their recommended amount of physical activity through active travel alone. Public health organizations in the UK believe that “incidental” exercise, such as walking to and from bus stops, may play a key role in helping seniors keep fit and reduce social exclusion.

Turmeric Acts Against Cancer

hroughout history, the spice turmeric has been a favored seasoning for curries and other Indian dishes. Its pungent flavor is also known to offer medicinal qualities—turmeric has been used for centuries to treat osteoarthritis and other illnesses because its active ingredient, curcumin, can inhibit inflammation. A new study led by a research team at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, in Munich, Germany, has shown that turmeric can also restrict the formation of metastases and help keep prostate cancer in check. The researchers discovered that curcumin decreases the expression of two pro-inflammatory proteins associated with tumor cells and noted that both prostate and breast cancer are linked to inflammation. The study further noted that curcumin is, in principle, suitable for both prophylactic use (primary prevention) and for the suppression of metastases in cases where an established tumor is already present (secondary prevention).

Hydromassage Feel-Good, Warm Water Therapy by Lisa Marlene

ubmersive hydrotherapy, which uses water’s physical properties of temperature and pressure for therapeutic purposes, is an ancient concept. Archeological excavations and studies of Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures conclude that while royalty often enjoyed personal baths with essential oils and flowers, the public frequented communal baths. Another culture long recognized for the use of hydrotherapy and the curative power of water is Japan’s. The Greeks, whose bathing regimens incorporated small bathtubs, footbaths and washbasins, are credited with the roots of today’s modern spa procedures that use the healing properties of water to elicit a relaxation response in the body. A form of hydromassage is now appreciated by thousands of individuals at home in a hot tub, which incorporates high-pressure water jets as massage tools. A study conducted by Bruce Becker, M.D., of Washington State University, indicates that soaking for 25 minutes in a tub of water heated to 102 degrees Fahrenheit induces relaxation and an accompanying decrease in anxiety. In another study of 139 patients, the nonprofit organization Arthritis Care determined that land exercises and regular hydrotherapy sessions, which take the weight off limbs and joints, reduce joint tenderness and increase range of movement. Source: Royal Fiberglass Pools of New York, 513 Rte. 281, Tully. 315696-8600, 800-825-7946. RoyalFiberglassPoolsofNY.com. See ad, back cover.

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How Does Your Garden Glow?

ardening can be a healthy pastime… as long as toxic tools aren’t involved. Researchers at the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Ecology Center recently tested nearly 200 garden essentials—especially hoses, hand tools, gloves and knee pads—for chemicals and heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and Bisphenol A (BPA), which are linked to birth defects, hormone imbalances, learning delays and other serious health problems. The researchers found that nearly two-thirds of the tested products contained levels of chemicals that concerned them greatly. Cautious gardeners should seek products that are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and lead-free, and follow good garden hose hygiene: Avoid drinking out of the hose, don’t leave it exposed to the sun (where water within the hose can absorb chemicals) and always flush it out before watering edible plants. Source: EcologyCenter.org

Coffee and Vision Loss Linked

asing up on java consumption or switching to decaf may be a wise move for coffee lovers, according to a scientific paper published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. The study links heavy consumption of the caffeinated beverage to an increased risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma, a condition in which fluid builds up inside the eye and puts pressure on the optic nerve. This leads to some vision loss and in serious cases, total blindness. Researchers obtained data from 78,977 women from the Nurses’ Health Study and 41,202 men from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study that focused on caffeinated coffee, tea and cola servings. They found that drinking three or more cups of caffeinated coffee daily was linked with an increased risk of developing the eye condition, especially for women with a family history of glaucoma. However, the researchers did not find associations with consumption of decaffeinated tea, chocolate or coffee. “Because this is the first [such] study, confirmation of the U.S. results in other populations would be needed to lend more credence to the possibility that caffeinated coffee might be a modifiable risk factor for glaucoma,” says Doctor of Science Jae Hee Kang, of the Channing Division of Network Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, Massachusetts. “It may also lead to research into other dietary or lifestyle risk factors.”

A Diet for Healthy Bones

ge-related bone mass loss and decreased bone strength affect both genders. Now, the first randomized study, published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, indicates that consuming a Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil may be associated with increased serum levels of osteocalcin, a protein that plays a vital role in bone formation. Earlier studies have shown that the incidence of osteoporosis in Europe is lower in the Mediterranean basin, possibly due to the traditional Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, olives and olive oil. natural awakenings

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

Survival Alert

Join America’s Start Saving Water Now Challenge America, like most of the rest of the world, is running short of fresh water. Our welfare depends on having annual access to 150 trillion gallons of fresh water for drinking, cleaning, growing food, making products and generating electricity. In every region of the country, the conservation and recycling of this vital resource is a key solution to achieving a sustainable future. “We can do better” is the urgent message of the 2013 National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Last year, people in more than 1,000 cities took simple actions to save water and related energy expenditures, pledging to collectively reduce their water use by 4.7 billion gallons over one year. The Wyland Foundation, supported by the National League of Cities and the Environmental Protection Agency, are again sponsoring prizes for residents in the most “water-wise” cities, based on pledges to be made in April. Last year, $50,000 in awarded prizes included a Toyota Prius, Lowe’s gift cards and 1,200 water-saving fixtures. Sign on at WylandFoundation.org/mywaterpledge.

Nordic Order

Sweden Running Out of Garbage Sweden’s successful recycling program ensures that only 4 percent of the country’s waste ends up in landfills, while the other 96 percent is reused. But this means incinerators that burn waste to create heat and electricity are running short on fuel. As a solution, Sweden has recently begun to import about 800,000 tons of trash every year from other European countries, most of it from neighboring Norway, which finds it a cost-effective option. Find details at Tinyurl.com/SwedishWaste.

Silver Lining

Cleaning Up the Cloud The New York Times has reported that “cloud” data centers—which store YouTube videos, run Google searches and process eBay bids—use about 2 percent of all electricity in the nation. In some data centers, up to 90 percent of the energy is wasted. Now, an industry consortium called the Uptime Institute is sponsoring a “server roundup” and handing out rodeo belt buckles to the Internet company that can take the largest number of heat-producing, energy-hungry servers offline. Many centers expend as much or more energy in cooling their facilities as in computing and transmitting data. Sharing best practices has become common among data center pros. Facebook won the Institute’s Audacious Idea award last year for its Open Compute Project, which enabled both its server and data center designs to be open-sourced for anyone to access and improve upon. Source: Slate.com 10

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New Calculations for Polar Ice A new report from the University of Washington, in Seattle, published in the journal Science on polar ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, works to reconcile differences between sometimesconflicting research studies. Scientists compiled 20 years of data to determine how much ice is being lost and sea levels have increased as the global climate warms. Past studies have shown a range of ice losses, from zero to catastrophic. When the data was synthesized and analyzed holistically, it became clear that the ice sheets are losing three times as much ice each year as they did in the 1990s—in the middle of previous estimates. Ice sheets are one of several main drivers of rising sea levels. Other factors, which account for 80 percent of the increase, include the melting of glaciers on land and the expansion of the sea itself as the atmosphere heats up. The melting of polar sea ice has no direct effect on sea levels because the ice is already in the water. Glaciologist and co-author Ian Joughin told The Christian Science Monitor, “The melting needs monitoring to further understand the ice sheet processes leading to the change.”

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Keep Bucks in Your Pocket at the Pump When mass transit isn’t an option, drivers have many ways to save money by coaxing more miles per gallon (mpg) from their vehicle. It’s easy to adopt some simple driving and maintenance habits. Slow down. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), driving at 55 mph instead of 65 mph can improve gas mileage by as much as 15 percent. Reduce excess weight. An extra 100 pounds of nonessential cargo in a vehicle could reduce mpg by up to 2 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Properly inflate tires. The increased surface area of the rubber in soft tires meeting the road creates ongoing drag and a greater demand on the engine. Keep the engine tuned. Regularly check and refresh fluid levels, especially in colder regions where winter places additional stress on engine parts. While high-quality synthetic motor oil blends may protect the engine better than conventional oil, they don’t eliminate the need for regular oil changes, according to JiffyLube.com. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence notes that one misfiring spark plug can reduce fuel efficiency by up to 30 percent. Avoid rapid accelerations and braking. The EPA estimates that about half of the energy needed to power a car is consumed during acceleration, and fuel economy can be improved by as much as 10 percent by avoiding unnecessary braking. Keep the engine air filter clean. According to AAA.com, a clogged filter strains performance. In some cars, the filter can be easily checked by the owner; or drivers may ask a technician to do so during regular tune-ups. natural awakenings

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Healthy Mondays

The Lerner Center Creates Community Partnerships for Better Health by Linda Sechrist

here is more than a grain of truth in the idea that we can learn more from each other when we exchange information with the intention of building collaborative bridges that support and nurture learning and communication. A prime example of how this is accomplished is demonstrated every day at the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. Their Healthy Monday campaign is one tool the center utilizes to promote effective, community-wide health initiatives. The campaign, which features several Monday programs—Meatless, Quit & Stay Quit, Kids Cook, Move It, Man Up and Caregiver—include resources to help create a culture of health. Healthy Monday is not just a

Syracuse campaign—it is embraced nationally. In Northern Kentucky, for example, the state’s department of health used national Healthy Monday campaign resources and joined with local schools, colleges, businesses, nonprofits, media and mayors to make Monday, “The day all health breaks loose.”

The Science Behind the Monday Campaigns

In the past, the “Monday blues” have been part of Western pop culture. Today, according to highlights from Healthy Monday research undertaken by the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, 57 percent of people surveyed see Monday as an opportunity to start fresh by beginning a diet or exercise regimen, scheduling a doctor’s appointment or

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quitting smoking. Study results also note that Internet searches related to health behaviors are higher on Monday than any other day of the week. The seven-day week is a critical unit of time in shaping human life. While studies support the idea that frequent periodic health messaging that taps into this weekly rhythm can be effective, Meatless Monday provides anecdotal proof. The Lerner Center estimates that half of all Americans are now familiar with Meatless Monday, the first and largest Monday effort. One-quarter of these individuals have noted that awareness of the campaign spurred them to reduce their meat consumption, which is linked to increased instances of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.

Building Bridges to Better Health

“We don’t implement the campaigns; rather, we work with public and private organizations, which want to use our resources and materials on issues they have already identified as important to their community. We help them promote their efforts, get them recognized, and evaluate the results,” explains center Director Tom Dennison, who has enjoyed a long career in public health. The center is an umbrella for the Monday campaigns, as well as other community initiatives that can benefit from using the best practices of social marketing and science to create motivating and sustainable public health programs. It is also a virtual laboratory for development strategies that can be replicated in community and national prevention programs. “Our goal is to improve public health by working to reduce instances of chronic, preventable disease via campus and community partnerships,” remarks Program Director Rebecca Bostwick. “We do this through relationships with citizens, students, researchers and public health professionals. This helps us to identify needs, develop programming strategy and deploy collaborative initiatives that engage people in support of their health goals.” For more info, visit LernerCenter.Syr.edu and HealthyMonday.Syr.edu. See ad, page 11.

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Net Zero Energy An Interview with Dr. Rhea Jezer by e. craig heim

hea Jezer, Ph.D., recognized throughout New York State as an expert in environmental policy, is director of the Symposium on Energy in the 21st Century, one of the most important conferences on energy in New York and the Northeast. She was awarded the 2012 Post Standard Achievement award for her contributions to making Central New York a better place to live.

What is the ninth annual Symposium on Energy?

Madison County. The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) demonstrates the conversion of woodchips to ethanol. The Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE) is becoming a central hub for the design, application and science of energy conservation and building construction.

Are there local projects helping to lead the way to net zero energy?

In Onondaga County, the SUNY Upstate MediDr. Rhea Jezer cal University is instituting energy efficiency The symposium provides a venue for a diverse population to projects that are projected to not only save the university join together in a bipartisan, multidisciplinary conversation $167,000 in energy costs every year, but will result in the and learning experience about sustainability and renewavoidance of more than 1,250 tons of greenhouse gas emisable energy. Attendees include professionals and interested sions annually. The power plant uses renewable fuels to citizens; congressmen; mayors, town supervisors and city reduce carbon emissions and lower operating costs. planners; presidents and deans of colleges; CEOs; professors The SUNY ESF Gateway Building is an example of a and students; engineers; architects; representatives of federal, new building using renewable energy and conservation. state and local elected officials; farmers; and citizens wantSynapse Partners, in Syracuse, recently received the highing to learn more. This large group comes to share and learn est award for retrofitting an unseemly 1970s metal and glass from each other, as well as from speakers. building into an attractive green building that uses its own renewable energy.

What will be the Symposiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on April 12?

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is A Future Using Net Zero Energy. The goal of net zero energy is to produce as much energy from onsite renewable sources as is consumed. Referencing the net zero installations that the U.S. Army has successfully implemented in large-scale projects, Symposium experts from around the nation will discuss how the Army model can be used in smaller efforts for communities, institutions, individual businesses and homeowners.

What tours will be offered following the Symposium? Attendees can choose a tour from one of the following: Synapse Downtown Gateway, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum existing building demonstration project, which shows significant leadership in current construction methods. The Fenner Windfarm is one of the first operating in New York State and is the second in

What simple individual initiatives can save energy and money? The simple way to reduce energy consumption and cost is to have an energy audit conducted on a home by Building Performance Institute-qualified experts and implement their recommendations. The return on this investment will be recovered in a relatively short period of time. For more information or to register for the Symposium on Energy, visit Energy21Symposium.org. E. Craig Heim, publisher of Natural Awakenings Central New York, served the Rendell and Corbett administrations as director of the Pennsylvania Office of Energy Conservation and Weatherization, a $258 million project retrofitting more than 40,000 low income homes throughout the state. natural awakenings

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STAND UP A ND MOVE! How to Sizzle, not Fizzle by Debra Melani

s millions of Americans ponder quitting newly launched fitness resolutions after finding it tough to squeeze in toning workouts or sweat off a few extra pounds, researchers implore: Don’t give up. Just pump out 20 minutes a day of any kind of exercise—take a brisk walk, jog, lift weights—and stop sitting so much. Results can bring a healthier, more youthful feeling of well-being, akin to what explorer Juan Ponce de León sought in the Americas long ago. In a recently completed study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers followed up with more than 18,000 middle-aged men and women that had been tested an average of 26 years earlier for cardiorespiratory fitness via a treadmill test. They compared those results with the individuals’ current Medicare data at the Cooper Institute Clinic, in Dallas, Texas “We found those who were fitter had a much lower rate of heart failure, chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, certain kinds of colon cancer and coronary artery disease,” says coauthor Dr. Benjamin Willis. “Fit people that did become ill did so at a much later age than their non-fit counterparts. 14

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They were able to enjoy a healthier life longer.” Researchers found that for every higher MET fitness level (standard metabolic equivalent, a unit for measuring fitness related to the amount of oxygen used by the body during physical activity), the risk of chronic disease decreased by about 6 percent. “So those that can raise their fitness levels by three METs have an estimated 18 to 20 percent reduced risk of developing a chronic disease,” Willis explains. The take-away message is, “Just move,” says study co-author Dr. Laura DeFina. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends investing in a weekly total of 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous exercise, either of which can be broken down into two or three 10-minute increments a day, DeFina confirms. As simple as it sounds, few people are doing it, something New York Times fitness columnist Gretchen Reynolds underscores in her recent book, The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can: Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer. “Most of us sit an average of eight hours a day,

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whether it’s at a desk or in front of a television,” Reynolds says. “The human body was not meant to be sedentary.” More than three-quarters of Americans are not meeting exercise recommendations, with one-quarter remaining completely sedentary, the CDC reports. Breaking this cycle does not need to be difficult, Reynolds notes. “You get the benefits from just moving. Start by standing up more and moving around in your office.” Reynolds, who hops on one foot while brushing her teeth and reads standing up using a music stand, says studies have shown that bad things happen to bodies that sit for long stints, even those that start each day with an hour of exercise, and good things happen to bodies that stand often, even if it’s just for two minutes every half-hour. “For instance, when you stand, the big muscles in your legs and back contract, releasing enzymes that stabilize blood sugar,” Reynolds says, echoing findings of a study of more than 120,000 men and women published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The researchers found that the combination of both sitting more and being less physically active was associated with a significant increase in accelerated death rate, particularly in women, at 94 percent, as well as men, at 48 percent. As Reynolds’ book title suggests, the majority of health benefits are derived from the first 20 minutes of exercise and begin to flatten out after 30 minutes or so. Dr. Carl Lavie, medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and prevention at the Ochsner Medical Center, in New Orleans, points out that this timeframe supports general health. He and Reynolds agree that to reach specific goals, such as increased running speed or dramatic weight loss, moderate levels won’t do the trick, so do more, if possible. The most vital message, experts agree, is to do something every day, consistently. Willis observes that, “The effects can quickly reverse if you stop.” Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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Education for a More Sustainable World by Linda Sechrist

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hat is the purpose of education?” That’s a question Zoe Weil frequently revisits with her workshop audiences. As co-founder and President of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), Weil has spent most of her adult life researching the answer. Her conclusion is that the U.S. Department of Education’s present goal of preparing graduates to “compete in the global economy” is far too myopic for our times. Weil’s firsthand research, which grounds her book, The Power and Promise of Humane Education, has led her to forward the idea that the goal should be inspiring generations of “solutionaries” prepared to joyfully and enthusiastically meet the challenges of world problems. “I believe that it is incredibly irresponsible for America’s educators and policymakers not to provide people with the knowledge of interconnected global issues, plus the skills and tools to become creative problem solvers and motivated change makers in whatever fields they pursue,” says Weil. Weil points to four primary elements that comprise a humane education: providing information about current issues in age-appropriate ways; fostering the Three C’s of curiosity, creativity and

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degrees in humane education that this We need to build cases for approach requires, with complementary environmental protection in-class and online programs for young around broad-based people and adults. Her determined vision is slowly becoming a reality as community concerns like teachers become familiar with these health, quality of life, the concepts and integrate them into handsprotection of watersheds and on, project-based learning that crosses disciplines and better marries school wildlife and the education of experiences with real-life lessons. our children. Environmental issues are also social, Make the Extraordinary economic and quality of life Ordinary Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s issues. Our challenge is to Seymour Papert, a renowned educator bring life-sustaining principles and computer scientist, has conducted into creative thinking for the in-depth research in how worthy realworld topics get students excited about long view, rather than the what they learn. They increase their short term. tendency to dig more deeply and expand

~ Terry Tempest Williams critical thinking; instilling the Three R’s of reverence, respect and responsibility; and ensuring access to both positive choices and the necessary tools for problem solving. “These elements enable students to take all that they learn and use it with reverence and a sense of responsibility,” says Weil. Her institute offers the only master’s

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their interest in a wide array of subjects as they better retain what they learn, become more confident in trusting their own judgment and make the connections needed to broadly apply their knowledge. Young people learn how to collaborate and improve their social and group speaking skills, including with adults. According to Papert, project-based learning improves test scores and reduces absenteeism and disciplinary problems. “If schoolchildren are given the gift of

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exploration, society will benefit, both in practical and theoretical ways,” notes Papert.

Telling Transformation

Papert’s observations were affirmed by middle school students at Voyagers’ Community School, in Farmingdale, New Jersey, in one of the IHE 10-week online classes—Most Good, Least Harm—in April 2012. “Initially, students were intimidated and underestimated their ability to express their thoughts and concerns or debate issues with the adult participants. That challenge faded quickly,” remarks Karen Giuffre, founder and director of the progressive day school. Posing provocative questions like, “What brings you joy?” and engaging in conversations in subjects like climate change, racism, recycling, green energy, genocide and war challenged the students to step up to become respected equals. “This demanded a lot from these young people, because the experience wasn’t only about absorbing complex issues and developing an awareness of the material, political, economic and cultural world around them. It was also about how they probed their minds and emotions to determine where they stood on issues and what they could do to change their lifestyle, or that of their family and community, to make it more sustainable,” says Giuffre. The students went on to help organize a peace conference that entailed 20-plus workshops to inspire an individual mindful awareness of peace that motivates and empowers the peacemaker within. It was intended to incite collective action across generations, explains Giuffre, and was followed by community service to people impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

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Children or adults that participate in activities such as those created by IHE or the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Challenge 20/20 are developing what Peggy Holman describes as “change literacy”, the capacity to be effectively present amid a changing set of circumstances. Holman, an adjunct professional lecturer at American University’s School of Public Affairs, in Washington, D.C., is co-founder of the Open Space Institute-US, which fosters whole-system engagement, and author of Engaging Emergence. “Conversational literacy—the capacity to talk and interact in creative ways with others that are very different from us—is our birthright. However, change literacy, a necessary skill for future leaders, is learned via curiosity,” advises Holman. “In my experience, children grasp it more quickly than adults, because authentic expression and curiosity come naturally to them. Children don’t have a long history, and so are naturally more present when engaged in exploring things that matter.” Global problems of deforestation, peacekeeping, conflict prevention, terrorism, water pollution and shortages, natural disasters and mitigation, global warming, education for all, biodiversity, ecosystem losses and global infectious diseases aren’t yet subjects found in a normal curriculum for grades five through nine. However, the Internet-based Challenge 20/20 program now has youth in nearly 120 independent and traditional schools throughout the United States working on solutions that can be implemented both locally and globally. natural awakenings

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“Challenge 20/20 partners American schools at any grade level [K-12] with counterpart schools in other countries, free of cost,” explains NAIS Director Patrick Bassett. “Together, teams tackle real global problems while forming authentic bonds and learning firsthand about cross-cultural communication.” Qualifying students may have an opportunity to share their experiences at the association’s annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference. In 2010, 11 students at the Fay School, in Southborough, Massachusetts, partnered with Saigon South International School (SSIS), in Vietnam. After a year of studying, raising awareness and brainstorming solutions for the global water deficit, Fay students focused on the challenges families in underdeveloped countries face that must walk miles to find clean, safe, water sources. A taxing water-carrying experiment brought immediate appreciation for the difficulty of transporting water, prompting them to invent the Water Walker. The modified rolling cooler with heavy-

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duty straps attached can carry up to 40 quarts of water on large, durable wheels and axles designed to navigate rocky terrain.

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“Transformative learning, which is vital to the learning journey, goes beyond the acquisition of information,” says Aftab Omer, Ph.D., president of Meridian University, in Petaluma, California, and founder of its formative Institute of Imaginal Studies. “In informational learning, we acquire facts, concepts, principles and even skills, but in transformative learning, we are cultivating capacities. This is how certain capabilities become embodied in us, either as individuals or as human systems,” he advises. Portrait artist Robert Shetterly tours with his series of more than 100 portrait paintings in traveling exhibits titled Americans Who Tell the Truth. They are helping individuals learn to embody patience, perseverance and compassion, while enhancing their understanding of sustainability, social justice, civic activism, democracy and civil rights, via both historical role models and contemporary mentors such as environmental activist Bill McKibben, conservationist Terry Tempest Williams and renowned climate scientist James Hansen. “We don’t need to invent the wheel, because we have role models that have confronted these issues and left us a valuable legacy,” remarks Shetterly. In 2004, he collaborated to produce a companion curriculum with Michele Hemenway, who continues to offer it in Louisville, Kentucky, elementary, middle and high schools. Hemenway also teaches Art in Education at Jefferson Community & Technical College and 21st-Century Civics at Bellamine University, both in Louisville. Out of many, she shares a particularly compelling example of a student transformed due to this learning method: “I taught a young girl studying these true stories and portraits from the third through fifth grades when she took her place in a leadership group outside the classroom. Now in middle school, she is doing amazing things to make a difference in her community,” says Hemenway.

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Reflecting on her own life, deciding what she cared about most and what actions she wanted to take, plus her own strengths, helped the student get a blighted building torn down, document and photograph neighborhood chemical dumping and have it stopped and succeed in establishing a community garden, a factor known to help reduce crime. Among Shetterly’s collection is the portrait of John Hunter, a teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia, who devised the World Peace Game for his fourth grade students. Children learn to communicate, collaborate and take care of each other as they work to resolve the game’s conflicts. The game triggers an eight-week transformation of the children from students of a neighborhood public school to citizens of the world. Demonstrating transformational learning at its best, they experience the connectedness of the global community through the lens of economic, social and environmental crises, as well as the imminent threat of war. Hunter and his students are now part of a new film, World Peace and Other 4th-Grade Achievements, which reveals how effective teaching can help unleash students’ full potential. Professor Emeritus Peter Gray, of Boston College, who researches comparative, evolutionary, developmental and educational psychology, believes the transformational method will be accepted as part of the increased demand to integrate enlightened educational approaches in public schools. The author of Free to Learn notes, “A tipping point can occur. It’s happened before, when women won the right to vote, slavery was abolished and recently when gays were openly accepted in the military.” Weil agrees that when more individuals commit to working toward a sustainable and just world, it will happen. “What’s more worthy of our lives than doing this work for our children and coming generations?” she queries. “How can we not do this for them if we love them?” Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. For recorded source interviews and additional perspective, visit her website, ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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The Paradox of a Deeper Quest for Understanding by rev. william c. redfield “Condemnation feels good and it is now a staple of religion, politics and the media (both left and right), but it changes nothing. Compassion, on the other hand, changes everything.” ~ Dr. Robin R. Meyers

e are living in a time Works’ (IFW) Round Table of and place where Faith Leaders for more than condemnation and 12 years has been an enlightjudgment are running rampant. ening experience in many unexpected ways. Supporting Although we may have a desire IFW’s overarching mission of to openly engage others who are different, from a place of affirming the dignity of all, the honor and respect, we do not Round Table is a gathering of religious leaders that meet for need to accept everything and abandon all discernment. We Rev. William C. the purpose of being responsive to current events impactdo, however, need to leave Redﬁeld ing the people of our region. our reactivity behind. But how By developing openness, honesty, trust do we get beyond or beneath all those and mutual respect in our work togethseeming differences? er, we have forged enduring friendships Being a member of the InterFaith

that bridge the apparent distances and differences between us. Opportunities to learn about and honor traditions and practices that are initially quite foreign are part of the process of opening up to the unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable. Paradoxically, the deeper we move in the practice of truly opening up to others who are different from ourselves—and honoring and respecting that which we at first might not understand—the more we move into the depths of our own faith tradition. And the deeper we move into the depths of our own tradition, the more available we are to learn about others without condemnation or judgment. There is a common wellspring of wisdom from which all of the world’s spiritual traditions draw. But to best access this inner wisdom, it is necessary to grow deeply in one’s own tradition. The uniqueness and specificity of that quest eventually opens up to a spaciousness that can hold everything in loving tension—even that which is different. Rev. William C. Redfield is the rector at Trinity Episcopal Church, in Fayetteville, and convener of the Round Table of Faith Leaders.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Setting a New Green Standard by Linda Sechrist

concluded that patient rooms providig windows and interior skylights ing good outdoor views and daylight that allow an emergency room can increase patients’ well-being by (ER) to be flooded with soothing, helping to reduce stress, anxiety and natural daylight aren’t amenities usuthe need for pain medications; lower ally associated with a hospital. Howblood pressure; improve post-operative ever, when St. Joseph’s Hospital Health recovery; and shorten hospital stays. Center, in Syracuse, first unveiled its “When we met with King+King master plan for expansion and renovaArchitects to discuss design plans, tion projects in 2004, this innovation we didn’t just include the facilities was just one of several green and susmanagement people—we also invited tainable attributes that would qualify all the stakeholders such as nurses, the hospital for a Leadership in Energy Artist’s rendering of St. Joseph’s Hospital doctors and department managers that and Environmental Design (LEED) silHealth Center expansion (below) would work in ER,” says Flegal. As a ver rating from the U.S. Green Building and emergency room (above) result, the new and much larger ER Council. The $220 million expansion benefits from a reduced volume of sound, due to several also includes a green roof with plantings and a drainage sysdifferent ceiling levels and the installation of acoustical tem that keeps stormwater out of the city’s overtaxed sewer system. Additionally, plans included an energy-efficient heat- panels suggested by an acoustical design consultant.” Galimi notes, “It also helps that we eliminated the overing and cooling system. The pioneering process makes ice at head paging system and now page hospital staff members night to cool operating rooms during the day. The center’s green efforts are also proof that sustainable directly through a device similar to a cell phone. This and the natural lighting are huge improvements, which have led to education does not always occur within the confines of an increased patient satisfaction and employee productivity.” She academic setting. For the individuals and partners involved points out that the new layout for rooms, many of which are in the expansion, their research and work became a vehicle suites, eliminated the need for large corridors where people for experiential learning. “When we began working on the generally gather and voices are amplified. Another benefit is design of the master plan for the facilities, we immediately that patients do better when they have a quiet place to recover had a commitment from our CEO and all our administraand their families can be with them, according to the Center tors, who wanted to do the right thing for the community for Health Design and Georgia Institute of Technology. and the environment,” says Kevin Flegal, director of facili Perhaps what is most amplified by the LEED-certified ties services. expansion is the responsible stewardship it demonstrates. While Syracuse citizens might speculate that St. Jo“St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environseph’s green ambition is driven by county and city models ment, is the patron saint of the Sisters of St. Francis, the for environmentally sound practices, the hospital’s unique, order that not only founded the hospital in 1869, but also eco-friendly expansion actually embodies its intention to continues to sponsor its activities,” says Galimi. She quotes create a place that invites healing. “The concept of green the Franciscans’ mission: “Debuilding dovetails perfectly with light with all creation, reveran environment designed to ence for persons, responsible improve patients’ outcomes, as use of the Earth’s resources well as staff satisfaction, which and freely sharing the gifts has improved considerably,” entrusted to us with those in says Marylin Galimi, director of need and less fortunate.” engineering and construction. A 2005 study undertaken Location: 301 Prospect Ave.. by the Energy Studies in BuildFor more information, call 315ings Laboratory, a branch of the 703-2138 or visit sjhsyr.org. See University of Oregon School ad, page 7. of Architecture and Allied Arts, natural awakenings

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energy in the 21st Century Renewable options Can Help Stop Climate Change by dr. rhea Jezer

012 was the hottest year ever recorded, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The dynamic change of weather patterns has been devastating and our planet is getting hotter, due to the greenhouse effect. The more carbon (CO2) pollution we create and put in the atmosphere, the more we increase the chances of weather disasters, droughts and floods. The use of renewable energy sources such as solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, wind power and biomass will reduce the need for fossil fuel consumption and help the planet. Many of us have already taken great strides in reducing energy use in our homes and workplaces by recycling, upgrading insulation, conserving electricity and adding renewable energy sources. Some have also turned to more efficient cars and public transportation. However, with the U.S. being the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-largest producer of CO2, we must strive to reach the next levelâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;working toward a net zero energy world.

Planning for a Net Zero Energy Footprint Each April, a Symposium on Energy is presented in Syracuse to educate interested individuals and organizations about the most important and cutting-edge information available. The topic this year is Planning for a Net Zero Energy Footprint. A net zero energy building or community is one that produces as much energy as it consumes, using efficiency gains, demand-avoidance strategies and the production of adequate onsite renewable energy that can accommodate energy needs. Although a total net zero energy footprint may not be attainable immediately, many communities are now working toward that goal. In Central New York, Madison County, already a leader in wind energy, has embarked on a countywide project called Solarize Madison. This is a community-focused, grassroots effort to develop a community solar initiative that helps residents, business owners and municipalities overcome the financial and logistical hurdles 22

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of installing solar power through high volume group purchasing.

The Central New York Energy Challenge An innovative outreach program called the Central New York Energy Challenge offers a unique opportunity to work on personal capabilities toward a clean, healthy, net zero energy future; the initiative is designed to encourage and assist property owners throughout Central New York to conserve energy, make energy upgrades and implement renewable energy projects in their homes. A pilot program, called Energy Challenge Teams, consists of five to eight households that work together through a six-week curriculum to learn about energy use and energysaving actions within the home. This is intended to help homeowners improve their health and comfort and maintain the value of their homes, and should lead to energy savings of up to 30 percent. Through conservation, as well as new energy sources, households will not only be living a cleaner, less expensive life, but will decrease emissions and reduce global warming. Seven local communities are piloting the Energy Challenge: two in Cortland County (Preble and city of Cortland), three in Onondaga County (town of Dewitt, the village of Skaneateles and the city of Syracuse), one in Oswego County (city of Oswego) and one in Madison County. Come to the Energy 21 Symposium on April 12 and join the Central New York Energy Challenge team at CNYEnergy Challenge.org/join-the-challenge. A net zero energy world is crucial for the health and future of ourselves and our planet. For more information on the Symposium on Energy, visit Energy21Symposium.org. Rhea Jezer, Ph.D., director of the Symposium on Energy in the 21st Century, was awarded the 2012 Post Standard Achievement award for her contributions to making Central New York a better place to live.

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“The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made. And the activity of making them changes both the maker and their destination.” ~ John Schaar, author, political theorist and futurist

nterFaith Works (IFW) is at a historic juncture in its history. A new home—the Ahmad and Elizabeth El-Hindi Center for Dialogue, at 404 Oak Street, in Syracuse—will be established to continue the 37-year mission of this vital human service agency operating throughout Central New York. Discussions with many local and national entities point to interest in the new center, which will allow IFW to deepen its participation in Central New York and expand its reach, while serving as a model for other communities that seek nonviolent, democratic methods to address complex social problems. Informed and influenced by the values and ethics of faith traditions, IFW interacts with the community to find common ground on difficult issues. Using the tools of interfaith and cross-cultural dialogue, IFW recognizes and addresses deeply embedded social divisions and creates life-changing experiences that lead to action for the continuing development of a more equitable and loving community. IFW was founded on three principles: building bridges of understanding among faith traditions; using the tools of dialogue to face critical social problems; and facing racism. The agency has well-developed skills and leadership in the purpose and practice of dialogue, and the many ways it benefits our community are demonstrated through programs that include the Community Wide Dialogue to End Racism, Round Table of Faith Leaders and InterFaith Dinner Dialogues, among others. The agency began to acquire additional human service programs such as refugee resettlement, housing, spiritual care and services for the frail elderly, nearly 20 years ago. These critical services will continue. Dialogue will remain at the core of IFW’s work, because the community and our democratic system need a safe place and space in which to tackle difficult problems and relationships. Dialogue across differences of race, ethnicity, religion and power differentials distinguish the work of IFW. Whether tackling problems such as poverty and hunger, police/community relations or bullying in city schools, dialogue allows people from all walks of life within our community to come together with the common agenda of seeking first to understand. For more information, visit InterFaithWorksCNY.org. See ad, page 15. Beth Broadway is the director of the Community Wide Dialogues to End Racism at InterFaith Works of Central New York.

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Eat Right To Stay Sharp by Lisa Marshall

ith 5.4 million Americans already living with Alzheimer’s disease, one in five suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and the 2012 failure of several targeted pharmaceutical drug trials, many brain health experts are now focusing on food as a critical defense against dementia. “Over the past several years, there have been many well-designed scientific studies that show you are what you eat when it comes to preserving and improving memory,” says Dr. Richard Isaacson, associate professor of neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and author of The Alzheimer’s Diet. In recent years, studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and Archives of Neurology have shown that people on a Mediterranean-type diet—high in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fatty fish and low in refined carbohydrates and saturated fats—tend to fend off cognitive decline longer and be less prone to developing full-blown Alzheimer’s. Several small, but promising clinical trials further suggest that even people that have already begun to suffer memory loss may be able to slow or mildly reverse it via nutritional changes. Here’s how. Switch to slow-burning carbs: Mounting evidence indicates that the constant insulin spikes from eating refined carbohydrates like white bread or sugar-sweetened sodas can eventually impair the metabolization of sugar (similar to Type 2 diabetes), effecting blood vessel damage and hastened aging. A high-carb diet has also been linked to increased levels of beta-amyloid, a fibrous plaque that harms brain cells. A 2012 Mayo Clinic study of 1,230 people ages 70 to 89 found that those that ate the most carbs had four times the risk of developing MCI than those that ate the least. Inversely, a small study by University of Cincinnati researchers found that when adults with MCI were placed on a low-carb diet for six weeks, their memory improved. Isaacson recommends switching to slow-burning, low24

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glycemic index carbohydrates, which keep blood sugars at bay. Substitute whole grains and vegetables for white rice, pastas and sugary fruits. Water down juices or forego them altogether. Choose fats wisely: Arizona neurologist Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, co-author of The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookbook, points to numerous studies suggesting a link between saturated fat in butter, cooking oil, cheese and processed meats and increased risk of Alzheimer’s. “In animals, it seems to promote amyloid production in the brain,” he says. In contrast, those that eat more fatty fish such as herring, halibut and wild-caught salmon that are rich in the anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid DHA, are at lower risk. Sabbagh notes that DHA, when it’s a steady part of the diet, plays a critical role in forming the protective “skin of the brain” known as the bilipid membrane, and may possibly offset production of plaque in the brain, thus slowing its progression during the earliest stages of dementia. Aim for three weekly servings of fatty fish. Vegetarians can alternatively consider supplementing meals with 1,000 to 1,500 milligrams daily of DHA, says Isaacson. Eat more berries and kale: In general, antioxidant-rich fruits (especially berries) and vegetables are major preventers of oxidative stress—the cell-damaging process that occurs naturally in the brain as we age. One recent study published in the Annals of Neurology found that women eating high amounts of blueberries and strawberries were able to stave off cognitive decline 2.5 years longer than those that did not. Rich in antioxidant flavonoids, blueberries may even have what Sabbagh terms, “specific anti-Alzheimer’s and cell-saving properties.” Isaacson highlights the helpfulness of kale and green leafy vegetables, which are loaded with antioxidants and brain-boosting B vitamins. One recent University of Oxford study in the UK of 266 elderly people with mild cognitive impairment found that those taking a blend of vitamins B12, B6 and folate daily showed significantly less brain shrinkage over a two-year period than those that did not. Spice up: Sabbagh notes that India has some of the lowest worldwide rates of Alzheimer’s. One possible reason is the population’s love of curry. Curcumin, a compound found in the curry-flavoring spice turmeric, is another potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. He recommends sprinkling one teaspoon of curcumin on our food every day and cooking with antioxidant-rich cloves, oregano, thyme, rosemary and cinnamon. A 2011 Israeli study at Tel Aviv University found that plaque deposits dissolved and memory and learning behaviors improved in animals given a potent cinnamon extract. Begin a brain-healthy diet as early as possible. “Brain changes can start 25 years before the onset of dementia symptoms,” says Sabbagh. “It’s the end result of a long process, so don’t wait. Start your prevention plan today.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer outside of Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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problems relating to muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves that is well known throughout the world of Ironman triathlons and endurance sports. The Graston Technique, originally developed by athletes, is an instrumentassisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions for faster results. In practice for more than nine years, Parker is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the New York State Chiropractic Association. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from Syracuse University, where he participated on the Big East championship football teams. After earning his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from the New York Chiropractic College, Parker worked at several upstate industrial, multidisciplinary wellness centers and was appointed to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (formerly the National Naval Medical Center), in Bethesda, Maryland.

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results. “Constant comoday’s gold standard munication between pracfor spine pain and titioners and knowing your musculoskeletal care limitations are the keys,” he is a team approach that advises. “We encourage intefocuses on medical evidence gration and learning through to guide patient-centered the residency program of care. This is the method ema local hospital. Family braced by Dr. Barrett Parker, medicine residents have a certified chiropractic sports Dr. Barrett Parker rotations through our clinic, practitioner (CCSP) and ownwhich allows us to provide integrative er of Parker Chiropractic, in Syracuse. and collaborative care. The approach “Working as part of an integrated team allows all practitioners to stay current with the patients’ physicians and other and share the wealth of information healthcare providers is something I did and procedures that are dominant in while I practiced at the National Naval their own field of specialized medicine. Medical Center, in Bethesda, which is Chiropractors are specialists in spinal a leading authority for interdisciplinary manipulation and achieve excellent medicine,” says Parker. results with low back pain, neck pain The sports chiropractor for the Syrand headaches.” acuse University Athletic Department Parker specializes in Active Release and the Syracuse Chiefs Baseball Team, Parker believes the team approach to Technique, or ART, a soft tissue technique used to treat acute and chronic treatment ensures the fastest and safest

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Holistic is Best Natural Care for a Sick Pet by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

he best course of action for any pet that appears to be sick is to see a holistic vet early, before a disease can progress or before the pet has been made even more ill by improper conventional treatment.

Downsides of Conventional Treatment

Many sick pets brought to a holistic vet’s office may not have been formally diagnosed, even if they’ve been receiving medical treatment by a conventional doctor for weeks or months. In most cases, the standard blanket prescriptions of antibiotics and corticosteroids—regardless of the cause of illness—have failed to produce positive results. Worse, such drugs carry side effects that can make the pet even sicker; indiscriminate use of antibiotics, for example, has led to antibiotic resistance in bacteria, making it harder to treat serious infections when antibiotics are the only viable treatment option. So by the time the holistic doctor sees them, the condition of these pets may have worsened. The good news is that with precise diagnosis of the underlying issues, most sickly pets can be treated with good success. Because a holistic approach to

healthcare relies on individual factors, the exact treatment will vary according to the patient and situation. A cookiecutter treatment will not be very helpful.

Holistic Nutrition Therapy Helps

Owners can take several steps to provide relief for a suffering pet right away while awaiting the results of proper diagnostic tests. In my practice, three vet-supervised nutrition therapies have been shown to be effective in stabilizing a sick pet for the 24 to 48 hours needed to return test results before the appropriate treatment can be initiated. Ask the attending veterinarian for other safe, comforting measures he or she likes to recommend. First, most sick pets benefit from receiving fluid therapy (intravenous or subcutaneous) in a veterinary hospital. The fluids rehydrate and help detoxify the pet by causing increased urination that flushes out cellular toxins. Second, injectable vitamins C and B complex added to the fluids often have a temporary pick-me-up effect, reducing lethargy and improving appetite. Third, using supplements selected to restore homeostasis also helps make the pet feel better and encourages healthy eating. I like to use a natural immunity support I developed called Healthy

Chi, which contains amino acids, potassium, green tea, ginseng, gotu kola and the herb astragalus. Homeopathic combinations also can be useful; I’ve developed a natural remedy combining gallium, colchicum, hydrastis, anthraquinone and glyoxal.

Case Studies Exemplify Success

Two recent cases illustrate the benefit of an informed holistic approach. Gus, a 7-year-old male standard poodle, had a history of inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal cancer. He did well immediately following cancer surgery, but then became lethargic and showed a disinterest in food. So, we conducted a fecal analysis and complete blood profile. While awaiting test results, I prescribed the recommended nutrition therapies, along with a special diet. The next morning, the owner reported that Gus was feeling and acting much better, including showing more interest in eating. His owner was pleased with this rapid response and relieved to avoid unnecessary medication. A young Persian cat arrived in our office with a chronic herpes virus infection. Percy’s owner made an appointment because the feline had a congested nose and wasn’t eating as much as normal. Natural treatment for the herpes virus began with the amino acid lysine and the herb echinacea, both also helpful in preventing cold and flu. Supportive care for the general malaise and lack of appetite relied on the same recommended nutrition therapies and again resulted in overnight improvements in the pet’s attitude and appetite; the nasal congestion left during the following week. While antibiotics and corticosteroids can be helpful in properly diagnosed cases, using natural therapies can provide quick relief without the harmful side effects often seen from the use of conventional medications. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. Visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

Tap into the MOST – 6:30-9:30pm. A night filled with sampling of beers; hearty, perfect-with-beer food; and great live music. All proceeds benefit the MOST. Bring Photo ID; Must be over 21. Advance Sales/MOST Members: $55, $80/VIP; At door: $60, $85/VIP. 500 S Franklin St, Syracuse. Info & tickets: Info@most.org.

Lose Your Mind; Come to Your Senses – 7-8:30pm. Instructor Julie Nichols Kulik teaches “together we will expand our senses by imitating wild animals,” using stories, creative activities and games. Dress appropriately for short time outdoors. Class appropriate for adults and teens. Free. For location & info: EarthArtsIthaca.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Critical Thinking with Our Kids – 7-8:30pm. Sox Sperry leads an interactive session looking at regional food, water and agriculture from the lens of social justice, climate change, energy and economy. Participants work with examples appropriate for all ages. Free. 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca. Registration required, GreenStar: 607-273-9392.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse Wisdom Keeper Awards – 5-8pm. Honoring Dr. Cornelius (Neil) Murphy, a local citizen who has shown true leadership, continual caring and an understanding of the importance of vision for tomorrow. He has demonstrated the importance of being an engaged citizen. $100. Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter. Register: 315-448-8732 or FocusSyracuse. org/2012/11/2013-Wisdom-Keeper.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Symposium on Energy in the 21st Century – 7:15am-2pm. Presenting the most up-to-date policy on energy issues and sustainability. Successful models of renewable energy using Net Zero Energy will be the focus. Afternoon tours optional. Registration fees include admission, breakfast and lunch. Adults: $40. 5904 N Burdick St, E Syracuse. Energy21Symposium.org. Dance-O-Rama – 5:30-8:30pm. Kids will enjoy the dance music and DJ with bubble machine; parents will have the chance to catch up with other parents, enjoy a drink and some food. 500 S Franklin St, Syracuse. Info@MOST.org. RSVP: Facebook.com/ SyracuseMOST.

of Sushi, Mostly Martha, Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? and Today’s Special. In between the first and second showings, lunch prepared by Moosewood Collective members will be a generous sampling of multicultural dishes reflecting Moosewood’s 40-year history. $50. Reservations must be made by April 7. 120 E Green St, Ithaca. 607-277-6115. Cinemapolis.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

A Moveable Feast: Chocolat – 7pm. Celebrate Moosewood Restaurant’s 40th anniversary in collaboration with Cinemapolis as they present the movie Chocolat. Anyone eating lunch or dinner should say “I’m eating for Cinemapolis,” to ensure that 10% from their bill is donated to the theatre. 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca. 607-273-9610. Cinemapolis.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 A Moveable Feast: Tampopo – 7pm. Celebrate Moosewood Restaurant’s 40th anniversary in collaboration with Cinemapolis as they present the movie Tampopo. Anyone eating lunch or dinner should say “I’m eating for Cinemapolis,” to ensure that 10% from their bill is donated to the theatre. 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca. 607-273-9610. Cinemapolis.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Collaborative Healthcare in 2013: Pediatrics to Geriatrics – 8:30am-5pm. Natur-Tyme’s 13th Annual Health Fair. Keynote speakers, panel discussions and workshops will explore cutting-edge information on wellness and relevant healthcare issues. $6. Held at the New York State Fairgrounds. Details: Natur-Tyme.com. A Moveable Feast – 1pm. Cinemapolis will show five films in two rotations: Big Night, Jiro Dreams

TACNY Junior Cafe Scientiﬁque – 9:30-11am. Amanda Marie Westerdahl, Center for Sustainable Community Solutions, Syracuse Center of Excellence, will give a presentation entitled: If You Knew, What Would You Do? Environmental Issues and Stewardship. Includes light breakfast and free admission to the MOST museum’s interactive exhibits. All ages welcome but geared toward middle school and older. Free. 500 S Franklin St, Syracuse. Reservations: JrCafe@Tacny.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 Bill Porter (Red Pine) Talk – 11am. Bill Porter (pen name Red Pine), translator of Chinese Buddhist and Taoist texts and sutras, will be speaking on “The Heart Sutra.” Free. Zen Center, 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Info: Slkistle@Syr.edu or ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 22 Bill Porter (Red Pine) Talk – 7pm. Bill Porter (pen name Red Pine), translator of Chinese Buddhist and Taoist texts and sutras, will be giving a talk titled “Ancient to Modern: Zen Masters of China.” Free. Syracuse University, 500 Hall of Languages. Info: Slkistle@Syr.edu or ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 Class & Walking Tour – 5:30-7pm. Amanda Lewis will lead a brief tour through GreenStar, pointing out the various foods and herbs highlighted previously in the class. Free. 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca. Registration required, GreenStar: 607-273-9392.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse Annual Spring Banquet – 6-9pm. Keynote Speaker: Gregg Tripoli, Executive Director, Onondaga Historical Association on “Looking to the Past to See the Future: Social Justice in Central New York.” Awards will honor Khalil Abdul-Khabir, Peggy Liuzzi, Helen Hudson and Paul Nojaim. $50. Holiday Inn, 7th N St & Electronics Pkwy. Tickets: ActsBanquet@gmail.com. Emergence: Systems, Organisms, Persons – 7pm. Over billions of years, more complex entities have emerged from hydrogen and helium to humans. Dr. Nancey Murphy explains how complex dynamical systems theory has become a new area of study shedding light on this subject. Free. Reilly Hall 442, Le Moyne College, 1419 Salt Springs Rd, Syracuse. McDevitt Center for Creativity and Innovation: 315-445-6200 or McDevittCenter@ Lemoyne.edu.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Healthy Kids Day – 6-9pm. A festival of fun for kids and adults, featuring interactive family games that promote exercise and good nutrition for the whole family, plus information about healthy activities and resources available in our community. Free. Fulton Family YMCA, 715 W Broadway, Fulton. 315-598-9622.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Healthy Kids Day –10am-1pm. A festival of fun for kids and adults, featuring interactive family games that promote exercise and good nutrition for the whole family, plus information about healthy activities and resources available in our community. Free. North Area Family YMCA, 4775 Wetzel Rd, Liverpool. 315-451-2562.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Healthy Kids Day – 11am-3pm. A festival of fun for kids and adults, featuring interactive family games that promote exercise and good nutrition for the whole family, plus information about healthy activities and resources available in our community. Free. East Area Family, 200 Towne Dr, Fayetteville. 315-637-2025. Healthy Kids Day – 11am-3pm. A festival of fun for kids and adults, featuring interactive family games that promote exercise and good nutrition for the whole family, plus information about healthy activities and resources available in our community. Free. Southwest YMCA, Onondaga Community College Campus, 4584 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. 315-498-2699.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Grains, Grains, and More Grains – 7-8:30pm. Priscilla Timberlake creates grain dishes, salads and croquettes with rice, millet, kasha and quinoa. Enjoy samples and take-home recipes. $8/ GreenStar members, $10/nonmembers. 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca. Registration required, GreenStar: 607-273-9392. 2013 InterFaith Works Leadership Awards Dinner (ILAD) – 5:30-9pm. Dinner honoring 8 prominent elders who have changed lives and the community in many positive ways. SRC Arena & Events Center, OCC, 4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Register: InterFaithWorksCNY.org or call 315-449-3552.

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JANET HANNA, LMT, NCBTMB 55 Port Watson St, Cortland 607-753-1228 InvigorationsWellness.com

NYS licensed and nationally certified with 20 years of experience as a massage practitioner. Integrative approach to bodywork sessions will assist clients in achieving pain relief and greater mobility. Attaining and maintaining balance (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) can bring about the highest form of healing. Offering a nurturing and supportive atmosphere that gently encourages clients to find the balance they already possess within.

A holistic professional, providing compassionate and caring chiropractic treatments for the entire family with treatments addressing headaches, neck and shoulder pain, overuse injuries, and low back and sciatic pain. A heated hydrotherapy massage table is available after your adjustment to relax and reduce stress. Office hours include every other Saturday and evenings. See ad, page 8.

DR. BARRETT PARKER, DC, CCSP 888 E Brighton Ave, Syracuse 315-498-6888 ParkerChiro.com

Dr. Parker is the Syracuse University Athletics sports chiropractor and the Syracuse C h i e f s B a s e b a l l Te a m Chiropractor. Parker Chiropractic is a family practice specializing in spine, sports and other musculoskeletal conditions including: disc herniations, joint dysfunction, traumatic injury, chronic pain syndromes, tension and migraine headaches, soft tissue injuries, such as sprain/strain injury, nerve entrapments, scar tissue formation and repetitive strain disorders. See ad, page 19.

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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL CLEANING PRODUCTS GREENING ONONDAGA DISTRIBUTORS Ralph Sardo, Director 7007 S Salina St, Nedrow 315-378-0313 GreeningOnondaga.com

Help keep the Earth clean with environmentally friendly cleaning products. These commercial and industrial cleaning products and solutions are effective and cost competitive. We distribute Ecologic Solutions plant-based products, ensuring safety for the human body and Mother Earth. Committed towards sustainability in all facets of operations. See ad, page 20.

COMMUNITY CENTERS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) OF SYRACUSE 5655 Thompson Rd, DeWitt 315-445-2360 Jccsyr.org

Providing high-quality programs and services to both Jewish and non-Jewish individuals and families in Central New York including childcare for infants though Pre-K, Summer Camp for infants through teens, SPOT Teen Center, Adult and Senior Programming, and one of the largest Kosher hot meal programs for senior citizens. See ads, pages 5 and 11.

FINANCIAL PLANNING SIDELLO ASSOCIATES

Michael A. Sidello, President 110 Highbridge St, Ste 3, Fayetteville 315-637-3535 • SidelloAssociates.com Over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Offering a holistic approach to financial planning including investment, insurance and employee benefits’ services. S ecurities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. See ad, page 9.

HEALTH & FITNESS YMCA OF GREATER SYRACUSE 340 Montgomery St, Syracuse 315-474-6851 • Ycny.org

Strengthening the community by empowering the young, the YMCA is devoted to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility. With a diverse organization of men, women and children with a shared commitment, the Y hopes to achieve their goals—one person, one family, one team at a time. If you are hoping to bring out your potential, they are there to help you on your way. See ad, page 17.

AUBURN YMCA

27 William St, Auburn 315-253-5304 AuburnYmca.org

CORTLAND COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 22 Tompkins St, Cortland 607-756-2893 CortlandYmca.org

EAST AREA FAMILY YMCA

200 Towne Dr, Fayetteville 315-637-2025 YmcaOfGreaterSyracuse.org/EastArea

MANLIUS YMCA

140 W Seneca St, Manlius 315-692-4777 Ycny.org/Manlius See ad, page 17.

NORTH AREA FAMILY YMCA 4775 Wetzel Rd, Liverpool 315-451-2562 Ycny.org/NorthArea

ONEIDA FAMILY YMCA 701 Seneca St, Oneida 315-363-7788 YmcaTriValley.org

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249 W 1st St, Oswego 315-343-1981 OswegoYmca.org

SKANEATELES YMCA & COMMUNITY CENTER

97 State St, Skaneateles 315-685-2266 AuburnYmca.org/Skaneateles

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4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse 315-498-2699 Ycny.org/Southwest See ad, page 17.

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Focused on healthy foods, local producers and independently owned companies, GreenStar is a company that values its members as they influence what is carried and how business is done. Special requests, purchases, feedback and product guidelines are shaped by the needs of shoppers. See ad, page 19.

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GREENSTAR OASIS COOPERATIVE MARKET 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca 607-273-8213 • GreenStar.coop

The Oasis is a cozy market located in the Dewitt Mall, offering groceries, vitamins and hot meals. Physical store improvements, thoughtful offerings and great customer service are reasons GreenStar Oasis is thriving in a competitive market. See ad, page 19.

HOME WATER PURIFICATION SHUTE’S WATER SYSTEMS 5684 US Rte 20, LaFayette 315-677-5552 ShutesWaterSystems.com

Enjoy great-tasting, healthy water anytime with Shute’s home water purification systems. Family-owned and operated, providing quality water systems in Central New York for over 50 years. Shute’s offers water softeners, salt-free softeners, chemical-free removal of iron, sulphur & bacteria, water purification and water storage systems at competitive prices. Free water analysis. See ad, page 7.

HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER 301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse 315-448-5111 • Sjhsyr.org

In addition to providing general medical and surgical care, St. Joseph’s offers several specialty services, including hemodialysis, maternity services, a separate birth center, emergency care, intensive care, wound care, dental services, suicide prevention and certified home health care. Satellite facilities include two ambulatory surgery centers, family and maternal child/clinics, a dental clinic, psychiatric services center, The Wellness Place, Regional Dialysis neighborhood dialysis centers and a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation center. See ad, page 7.

NONPROFIT INTERFAITH WORKS

3049 E Genesee St, Syracuse 315-449-3552 InterfaithWorksCNY.org/Blog InterFaith Works of Central New York, through education, service and dialogue, affirms the dignity of each person and every faith community and works to create relationships and understanding among us. See ad, page 15.

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Dr. Viencek is a chiropractor, certified nutrition specialist and educator in women’s health, hormonal balance and detoxification for over 20 years, providing objective tests for functional imbalances. Integrative treatment options will increase vitality and general health long before the onset of disease.

Offering full- and part-time massage therapy training for students wishing to transform their lives and of those they touch through traditional and innovative therapies. Programs are designed to give hands-on training, technical skills and practical clinic experience needed to pursue a rewarding career helping others. See ad, page 2.

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Royal Fiberglass Pools of New York is a family-run business that has been installing pools for over 30 years. Fiberglass pools provide better value than vinyl because of their low maintenance and longlasting benefits. The company has a wide variety of hot tubs, stoves and fireplaces. Royal Fiberglass Pools of New York is focused on a seamless process, from your initial consultation to your first swimming experience in your new pool or spa. See ad, back cover.

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RESTAURANTS MOOSEWOOD RESTAURANT 215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca 607-273-9610 MoosewoodCooks.com

Known for their vegetarian dishes and cookbooks, Moosewood Restaurant had its roots in local produce and continues to provide fresh, healthy and quality meals. Built from a genuine love of cooking and spurred on by adventurous taste buds, the menu changes every day to cover a vast assortment of ethnic recipes. The diversity of menus has evolved to include vegan and gluten-free options. See ad, page 17.

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SKIN CARE TREATMENTS SHARYN MADISON, MS, SCT 55 Port Watson St, Cortland 607-753-1228 InvigorationsWellness.com

Services include Reiki Energy Treatments/Classes and Skin Care Treatments such as Relaxation Facials, Gentleman’s Facials, Teen Facials, and Treatment Facials for skin issues such as rosacea, acne and aging skin. Treatment techniques include High Frequency, Desincrustation, Microdermabrasion, Para Medical Peels, Full Body Salt Glows and Hair Removal (waxing). Each appointment includes skin assessment, product consultation and a home care program.

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115 Chapel St, Fayetteville 315-632-4041 TrinityFayetteville.org Discussions that are passionate and gentle, heartfelt and humorous, dancing from lips to ears to soul. The Wisdom of this dialogue draws on ancient contemplative texts and practices from the world’s spiritual traditions. Wisdom House extends hospitality and welcome to seekers of all faith traditions and for those who believe they have none. Wisdom House is designed to be a place where we might honor one another through respectful dialogue and fruitful inquiry. See ad, page 18.

WELLNESS CENTERS INVIGORATIONS WELLNESS CENTER 55 Port Watson St, Cortland 607-753-1228 InvigorationsWellness.com

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