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ur theme this month, Food Watch, prompts us all to take an even closer look at our daily sustenance. A necessary companion and potential cradle of comfort, for many, food is also a tempting antagonist and source of anxious struggles related to weight and other health issues. How we view our physical, spiritual and emotional relationship to food is often associated with our sense of self, influencing how we negotiate our world and interactions with those around us. So how can we stay in charge of our choices and authoritatively determine our actions? One answer is mindful awareness of options and consequences. Too often our behavior is guided by impulse rather than deliberate consideration. Do we know what our body truly needs in terms of healthful nutrition and other care? My sister Joan has a nursing background and for years spoke of “eating your colors,” as if the color of food was a readout of their enriching nutrients. It turns out she was right as nutritionists now attest, including the many signs at Wegmans. It takes some know-how to understand the appropriate portions, frequency and balance of the right kinds of foods to maintain optimum health. This month, in “Six Ways to Eat Safe,” Food Sleuth Melinda Hemmelgarn updates why eating organic whole foods and avoiding the ingestion of pesticides and other toxins goes a long way to achieving wellness. While the Central New York and the Finger Lakes edition of Natural Awakenings is new to our area this year, such topics have been addressed by this national family of magazines for 19 years. As a sister publisher says, “Healthy living is green and green living is healthy.” Together, our 90 community publishers throughout the country, 3.8 million readers and local and national experts continue to seek the best answers. This month, we interview Dr. Donna Bacchi, chair of the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Upstate Medical University. I attended her presentation at the Annual Health and Wellness Expo in April and appreciated the vital importance of the simple ideas she shared. For example, how dinner plates along with restaurant portions have been upsized since 1960; even the common bagel has scaled up. The prevalence of processed foods is another culprit. The rise in obesity in this country is well documented and the basis is no mystery. We can personally take action to counter this troubling trend and there are many helpful approaches. For example, writer Beth Bader explains how supermodel Carol Alt maintains youthful vibrancy through a colorful raw foods diet. Eating well is but one pillar of integrated strategies related to optimizing our life, mind, body and spirit. Dr. Andrew Weil explores the big picture implications of sensible approaches to our collective well-being in our feature article, “Envisioning the Future of Healthcare.” Apparently happiness is a choice, supported and sustained by what we eat, how we move our bodies and the worldview we develop through our daily outlook and connection to our physical and spiritual nature. Let us choose wisely,

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Journey to Renewal Sharing The River of Life by Lena Duby

he Two Row Wampum everyone, particularly nonRenewal Campaign native people, to consider launches their enactment their responsibilities in fulpaddle on July 2 when filling the treaties signed by Haudenosaunee paddlers put their predecessors. their canoes in the water. Car “Our governments rying a facsimile of the Two have not lived up to those Row Wampum belt, native treaties—taking land, paddlers from Onondaga, undermining cultures, deAndy Mager, project stroying nations and threatSeneca, Cayuga and Tuscarocoordinator, Neighbors ening the Earth, which ra will travel from Onondaga of the Onondaga Nation sustains us. We are workNation, the central fire of the (NOON) ing to build a movement to Haudenosaunee, to Albany. turn that process around, This paddle is an important seeking justice for native part of the Haudenosaunee peoples and collaborahistory and the Campaign’s enactment. tion to protect the natural world,” advises Mager. Neighbors Of Ononda As a high school junior ga Nation (NOON) will meet 35 years ago, Mager read Haudenosaunee paddlers in Bury My Heart at Wounded Albany on July 27 to begin Knee by Dee Brown, a their paddle in two rows book about the slaughter of down the Hudson River, to Hickory Edwards, native peoples in the northportray the image of two paddling and safety coordinator for the ern midwest. “I was horripeoples traveling in parallel Onondaga Canoe and fied and ashamed when I down the river of life. StopKayak Club (OCKC) learned about this piece of ping at various sites along the history,” says Mager, who seized opHudson River this traveling community portunities to make amends for crimes will speak to the public about the history committed long ago, when he moved of the Two Row Wampum treaty in order to Syracuse. He has devoted his life to to inspire all people to work together protecting the natural world. toward a sustainable future. “I am deeply concerned about Andy Mager, Project Coordinator of NOON, has focused his efforts to inspire the future of the Earth and fear that my

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10-year-old son and 21-year-old daughter have a bleak future unless we radically transform our relationship to the natural world,” advises Mager, who sees the Two Row Wampum Campaign as a powerful way to raise concerns and build a movement to make necessary changes. Hickory Edwards, paddling coordinator of the Onondaga Nation, has dedicated much of his life to defending the rights of the Haudenosaunee people and opening the ancient water ways that connect their nations. “It’s important to honor my grandfathers’ agreements. Four hundred years ago, this treaty was made on my behalf and now it’s my turn to honor it on behalf of generations to come in the next 400 years,” advises Edwards, who is personally concerned with the future of our youth and our Mother Earth. Edwards comments on the negative views of environmental damages caused by energy policies and practices such as hydrofracking. “We need to protect our children as well as the peoples’ children that are trying to destroy our shared environment for personal profit.” Edwards and Mager work with many others who share similar views. A family is defined as one or more people with a mutual commitment to a shared goal. As Onondaga Nation and NOON have worked so closely to build this movement we hope to show others what the strength and power of family can accomplish. The campaign encourages everyone to join and support the effort to protect the earth and live up to these treaties. For an event schedule, visit HonorThe TwoRow.org. See calendar of events.

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Plasticizer Undermines Heart Cell Functioning

he chemical DEHP, a phthalate used widely in household plastics, may change how rat heart cells use energy, according to a new study by George Washington University, in the District of Columbia. By shifting heart cells to depend on fatty acids as an energy source more than usual, DEHP may ultimately increase the long-term risk of heart attack and heart failure. The findings raise concerns about similar effects of plasticizers in humans. Earlier work from the same research team reported that DEHP causes irregular rhythms in cultured heart cells. DEHP is frequently used for medical blood bags and tubing and is found in foods packaged in plastics, especially fatty foods like milk products, oils and fish or seafood.

A Bevy of Berry Benefits

electable strawberries serve up some sweet health benefits. Studying the effects of strawberries on cardiovascular health, heart disease and diabetes, scientists at the University of Warwick, UK, discovered that extracts from the fruit activate a protein called Nrf2, which increases antioxidant and other protective measures in the body and helps decrease blood lipids and cholesterol that can lead to cardiovascular problems. The scientists plan to continue their research in order to identify the most healthful varieties of strawberries, how they are best served or processed and the amount to eat for optimum benefits.

Kudos for Kale

he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new food pyramid, MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate.gov), is based on its 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aimed at helping people make better food choices. Fruits and vegetables should comprise half our “plate”, and dark green veggies are the USDA’s top choice of nutrients. Kale leads the list of helpful leafy greens for many reasons. Like its cousins in the Brassica family—broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and collards—kale is a lowcalorie, nutrient-dense powerhouse of antioxidants, including vitamins A and C. Per calorie, kale contains more iron than beef and more calcium than milk, and it is better absorbed by the body than most dairy products. A single serving (about one cup, chopped) provides 5 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber, plus two grams of protein. The versatile veggie—it is tasty steamed, braised or baked—is also a rich source of both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. Best of all, kale is a “green” green, high on the sustainability scale. Growing one pound of kale uses about 23 gallons of water; raising a pound of beef necessitates more than 2,400. Sources: USDA.gov; VegSource.com

Stone Fruits Keep Waistlines Trim

ome favorite summer fruits, like peaches, plums and nectarines, may help ward off metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions including high blood sugar levels and excess fat around the waist that can lead to serious health issues such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. A study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, presented at the American Chemical Society’s 2012 National Meeting & Exposition, reported that pitted fruits contain bioactive compounds that can potentially fight the syndrome. According to food scientist Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D., “The phenolic compounds in the fruits have anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties… and may also reduce the oxidation of the bad cholesterol, or LDL, which is associated with cardiovascular disease.”

Pre-Pregnancy Diet May Alter Genes

t’s common knowledge that a mother’s diet during pregnancy makes a measurable difference in the health of her child. Now, new research suggests that what a mom eats before becoming pregnant might be important, too. According to a study in the online edition of The FASEB Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, the foods eaten by a group of non-pregnant female mice chemically altered their DNA, and these changes were later passed on to their offspring. The DNA alterations, called “epigenetic” changes, due to an inadequate maternal diet dramatically reduced the animals’ ability to metabolize many essential fatty acids that are essential to health.

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

Locavore Aid A Handy Atlas for Eating Local

Strolling of the Heifers, a Vermontbased local food advocacy group, has released its second annual Locavore Index, tracking the availability and use of locally produced foods and ranking states based on their committed support. Using recent data from multiple sources, the index incorporates farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) operations and food hubs in its per capita comparison of consumer interest in eating locally sourced foods, known as locavorism. The top five states for accessibility of local foods are Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Iowa; the bottom five are Florida, Louisiana, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. The organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Executive Director, Orly Munzing, says the purpose of the index is to encourage local food efforts by supporting farm-to-school programs, urging hospitals and nursing homes to purchase local foods and asking supermarkets to buy from local farms. View the ranking of every state at Tinyurl.com/LocavoreIndex.

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Home Composting Boosts Sustainability

Dangerous Duo Neotame is the New Aspartame

NutraSweet, a formerly Monsantoowned company, has developed a new version of Aspartame, called Neotame. It’s 3,000 times sweeter than table sugar and about 30 times sweeter than Aspartame. Not yet available directly to the public, Neotame is used to sweeten commercially processed foods, but is not required to be listed on package labels of non-certified organic foods. Neotame is more stable at higher temperatures than Aspartame, so it’s approved for use in a wider array of food products, including baked goods. One of the byproducts created when our bodies break down these sweeteners is formaldehyde, which is extremely toxic even in tiny doses. In the U.S. National Library of Medicine, which contains more than 11 million medical citations, Neotame research fails to include any double-blind scientific studies on toxicity in humans or animals. Nutrition expert Dr. Joseph Mercola notes that individuals experiencing side effects from Aspartame or Neotame can file a report with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at Tinyurl. com/FDASafetyReports.

A 2012 report from the National Resources Defense Council notes that just 3 percent of uneaten food in the United States is composted, and landfill scraps account for 23 percent of all methane gas emissions. Composting, the process of decomposing organic matter into a nutrient-rich material, is an easy way to turn food scraps, lawn clippings, garden trimmings and other waste into natural garden fertilizer. Its relatively loose composition allows nutrients to pass into the soil quickly, and the practice reduces discards to landfills. Compost material is not limited to what’s left on a plate after dining. Expand contents to include peels, cores and husks from fruits and vegetables generated during meal preparation, egg and nut shells, tea leaves and coffee grounds, bread, crackers and pet food. Fruit and vegetable seeds won’t decompose in cold conditions, however. (Learn more about green gardening at GreenLiving.NationalGeographic.com.) Now, plates and cups made of sugarcane or corn, plus oil- and plant-based packaging, can also be added to the list. Pending legislation in California would allow products meeting certain criteria to bear “compostable” or “biodegradable” claims on packaging. Manufacturers of compost bins are responding to increased consumer interest with convenient options. In addition to traditional plastic or metal containers and wood-sided bins, new high-quality, enclosed, compost tumblers offer quicker processing time, protection from animals and less odor. Advanced models include automatic, electric, indoor composters. (See more at EarthEasy.com/grow_compost.html.) Live composting in the form of vermiculture, or worm composting, teaches care for creatures and ecosystem sustainability. Food scraps feed worms, which then produce nutrient-rich castings (excreta). (Learn more at GrowOrganic.com and RedWormComposting.com.)

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An Interview with Dr. Donna Bacchi by E. Craig Heim

onna Bacchi, M.D., MPH, is the Chair for the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Upstate Medical University as well as the director of Central New York Master of Public Health, a joint venture of SUNY Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University. Throughout her professional life as a pediatrician with training in nutrition and public health, she has used her skills to improve the lives of children and their families. This includes developing a mobile-based health care program for the homeless, a school-based health clinic, in addition to a Reach Out and Read pediatric office-based early literacy program. How can we construct a food program that supports the goal of living a longer and more robust life? The growing prevalence of obesity is generated primarily from two variables—what and how much we eat as well as our activity level. All living creatures—cattle, pigs, chickens, goats, and people—were meant to eat natural, unprocessed foods, which means from the Earth—not from a box, package or can. As Jack LaLanne, the American fitness, exercise, and nutritional expert said, “If man made it, don’t eat it.” Instead, choose real food. If you buy packaged products, read the label. If the label names more than five ingredients, or contains words you cannot pronounce, it’s not real food. If you serve your family processed foods, avoid or

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minimize those with trans fats, refined carbohydrates (such as white flour), high sodium, high sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and low fiber. Follow the rainbow and eat a wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruits of different colors. Fresh-picked produce is always best because the enriching qualities of any food diminish with time. While produce which is homegrown or purchased at farmers’ markets is the first choice, many grocery stores are recognizing the demand for locally grown produce and providing a good selection. Be aware of portion size. There are numerous reasons why we have become less aware of portion size and eat too much. One is the perception that an “All You Can Eat” restaurant is a good thing. It can be, but only for special occasions. Another interesting factor is our present plate size. In 1960, the average plate was 8.5 inches in diameter. Today most plates range between 10 and 12 inches. Healthy portions are much smaller than what most families serve on the larger plates. What advice can you give to keep individuals and families on track? Mark Twain said, “You cannot toss a habit out of the window; you have to coax it down the stairs one step at a time.” To sustain progress that will eventually become a habit, start small with commitment. Begin with one cooked meal or one more home cooked meal a week. Eat dinner as a family at a table, not in front of the TV or in the car. We need to retrain our brain to a

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new way of living that will become a lifestyle. Mindful eating and enjoyment are a critical part of the strategy. Enjoyment is essential simply because it is human nature to avoid what we do not enjoy. This is where diet comes in, not the verb—what diet are you following, but the noun, what are you consuming on a regular basis. There are a number of excellent diets with a wide variety of tasty and nutritious meals that include protein in the form of grass-fed or wild meat and wild-caught fish. These can easily be incorporated in the family diet. Small sustainable steps work best to move you toward the goal. How do organics and sustainability play a role in healthy living? Eating organically grown produce plays an important role in minimizing the amount of toxins ingested from the pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers used in commercial agricultural production. These contaminants are poisonous and accumulate in the body. Pesticide intake can be lowered significantly by avoiding the “Dirty Dozen”—the Environmental Working Group’s 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables—apples, celery, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, grapes, hot peppers, nectarines, peaches, potatoes, spinach, strawberries, sweet bell peppers, kale/collard greens and summer squash (see chart, page 11). The chart also lists 15 fruits and vegetables that are lowest in pesticide residue or can be cleaned more easily. Eating for health includes the concept of eating as though the environment matters. Toxins that accumulate in the body are also accumulating on the planet. Mindful eating includes being mindful of the health of the environment in which we live and that in which our food is grown. Clean air and water are essential to healthy living and a healthy planet remains our responsibility. Donna Bacchi, M.D., MPH, Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, 315-464-1520.

Eat Fruits & Vegetables!

he Environmental Working Group’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides will help you determine which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residues. While the health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure, it is possible to lower your pesticide intake by avoiding the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables and choosing the least contaminated produce.

Dirty Dozen Plus Apples Celery Cherry tomatoes Cucumbers Grapes Hot peppers Kale/collard greens Nectarines – imported Peaches Potatoes Spinach Strawberries Sweet bell peppers Summer squash

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Fit in Your Favorite Foods: Enjoy your favorite foods by remaking them with healthier ingredients. Taste test one recipe swap this week.

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Sweat Your Stress Away: Tap into your natural fight or flight response this week by exercising if stressed. You’ll be much more relaxed after. Retreat From the Heat: It’s hot out there! Stay safe this week by keeping hydrated, wearing loose, light clothes & staying in during peak hours. Take Health to Go: Eating out this week? Research the restaurant menu or typical dishes so you can pick the healthiest option.

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Letting Kids Just Be Kids

They Thrive on Natural, Unstructured Fun by Madeline Levine

Well-meaning attempts to fill a child’s summer with enriching activities may do more harm than good. Why not let kids just be kids?

otions of summer as endless free time—to climb trees, chase fireflies, build a fort in the woods, maybe set up a lemonade stand—have been supplanted in many families by pricey summer camps or other highly structured activities. But unstructured play isn’t wasted time; it’s the work of childhood, a vehicle for developing a basic set of life skills. Research published in Early Childhood Research & Practice shows that children that attend play-based rather than academic preschools become better students. Child development expert David Elkind, Ph.D., author of The Power of Play, maintains, “Play is essential to positive human development.” Various types teach new concepts and contribute to skills, including helpful peer relations and ways to deal with stress. Self-initiated and self-directed play means the child is calling the shots and learning what comes naturally. If a child strums a guitar because he loves it, that’s play. When being instructed, the child may enjoy the experience, but it’s not the same, because the motivation is at least partly external. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children play outside as much as possible—for at least 60 minutes a day—yet almost half of America’s youth routinely aren’t getting any time outside, according to study findings reported in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Outdoor play helps combat childhood obesity, acquaints them with their larger environment and supports coping skills. Every child is different. But as Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg, a professor of pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of

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Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania and a leading expert on resilience, remarks, “Every child needs free, unscheduled time to master his or her environment.” Play is valuable because it miniaturizes the world to a manageable size and primes kids for learning. Consider the complexities involved in a game of chase. Kids develop social skills in organizing and agreeing on rules, and then participate in the physical and creative actions of the actual activity while resolving conflicts or disagreements during its course—providing a foundation for excelling in school and even the business world. Solitary play also provides problem-solving practice. A young girl playing with her dolls may try out different ways of handling the situation if one of them “steals” a treat from the dollhouse cookie jar before tea is served. Because youth haven’t yet developed a capacity for abstract thinking, they learn and discover more about themselves mainly by doing. Developing small self-sufficiencies gives kids a sense of power in a world in which they are, in fact, small and powerless. This is why kids love to imagine dragon-slaying scenarios. Taking risks and being successful in independent play can increase confidence and prepare them to resist peer pressures and stand up to bullying. Given our global challenges, tomorrow’s adults will need the skills developed by such play—innovation, creativity, collaboration and ethical problem solving—more than any preceding generation. A major IBM study of more than 1,500 CEOs from 60 countries and 33 industries in 2010 found that the single most sought-after trait in a CEO is creativity. To survive and thrive, our sense of self must be shaped internally, not externally. We need to learn and focus on what we’re good at and like to do; that’s why it’s vital to have kids try lots of different activities, rather than immersing them full-time in parental preferences and dictated experiences. Leading experts in the field agree that considerable daily, unguided time not devoted to any structured activity facilitates their investment in the emotional energy required to develop their own identities. It is this sense of self that provides a home base—a place to retreat, throughout life. Ultimately, everyone must rely on their own resources and sense of self or they’ll always be looking for external direction and validation. Mental health workers say that produces kids that take unnecessary risks, have poor coping skills and are vulnerable to substance abuse. Business leaders say such a tendency produces workers that need too much time, resources and direction to be really valuable. In the end, learning who we are primarily takes place not in the act of doing, but in the quiet spaces between things, when we can reflect upon what we have done and who we are. The more of these quiet spaces families provide for kids, the better. Madeline Levine, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and educator in San Francisco, CA, is the author of New York Times bestsellers, Teach Your Children Well and The Price of Privilege. See MadelineLevine.com/category/blogs.

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Summer Play Seven Ways to Let a Kid be a Kid

by Madeline Levine hy not make summer fun again? Here’s how.

4 Follow the principle that regular playtime is vital for everyone. 4 Get in touch with our own playfulness. Kids really do model what they see. Present a picture of adulthood that children will want to grow up to emulate. 4 Tell the kids it’ll be a laid-back summer. Ask them to create a fun bucket list of which activities they want to keep... and which they want to toss. Parents may be shocked by what they say they want to quit doing. Sometimes kids do things because we want them to, and somehow we fail to notice their heart hasn’t been in it. 4 Arrange low-key times with friends and family. This may mean turning down some invitations and setting aside an evening as family night. Make sure kids have regular opportunities to just hang out with family and friends. 4 Encourage free-range (not pre-packaged), natural and spontaneous play— like a sandbox in the backyard, blocks and impromptu neighborhood soccer games, instead of an amusement park, elaborate toys and soccer camp.

Memorable Family Fun by Paul Tukey

iven their prevalence today, it’s remarkable that video games have been in existence for just 40 years. What has evolved—children spending an average eight to nine sedentary hours per day in front of a video screen—was not part of the inventor’s plan. “It’s sad, in some regards,” says Ralph H. Baer, “the father of video games” who introduced the rudimentary game of Pong in 1972. “I thought we would be helping families bond together in the living room; the opposite has happened.” For those of us that pine for the era when our mothers would send us outside in the morning with a sandwich in a bag and a canteen full of water—with orders not to come inside until dinner time—it’s gratifying to know an old-fashioned childhood need not be committed to memory. Games, the real ones played outdoors, are alive and well. “One of the great things about the games we played is that most of them are free, or one-time, lifetime purchases,” says actress Victoria Rowell, co-author of a book that offers an antidote to the video game revolution, Tag, Toss & Run: 40 Classic Lawn Games. Families can easily find the makings for all sorts of outdoor family fun. Play tug-of-war with any sturdy rope, or take turns swinging two flexible ropes

for a spot of double Dutch, a game brought to New York City from Holland by early settlers. A large elastic band becomes a Chinese jump rope. Tree twigs or small branches work for stickball or double ball, a game played by native peoples on this continent hundreds of years before Jamestown or Plymouth Rock. Larger tree limbs can be cut into eightto-10-inch sections for use in mölkky, a popular Finnish tossing contest that is gaining favor here (move over corn hole). Several games only require a ball, and many more don’t require any apparatus at all. Think of the copycat games such as Follow-the-Leader or Red Light/ Green Light, or the Hide ’n Seek games, Fox and Hound, Ghost in the Graveyard and Capture the Flag. They offer as many variations on a theme as they do hours of exercise, communing with nature, conflict resolution and unstructured, untallied play. We’ll never get all the way back to the time when neighborhoods and the games we played were children’s only babysitters, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give it the old college try. Paul Tukey is co-author of Tag, Toss & Run and founder of SafeLawns.org, which includes outdoor games resources.

4 Make sure children also have total down time for lying in the grass looking at the sky, or sitting on the sidewalk sharing a stick of all-natural gum with a friend. 4 Show trust in giving youngsters some freedom. Choice is the hallmark of true play. Have confidence that when a child is off on his own and enjoying and directing himself in activities he chooses, that is his “job”. The chances are that whatever innocent activities he’s doing of his own free will are better than any “enriching” activity we might impose on him. natural awakenings

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Savor Summer Revel in Blissful Indulgences by April Thompson

rom freshly picked cherries to moonlit hikes, summer offers endless free gifts. Its lingering daylight reminds us to step outside, take a deep breath and savor life’s simple joys. “Summer is a time to enjoy the small things in life, which are often the sweetest,” counsels Janet Luhrs, author of The Simple Living Guide and founder of the online Simplicity School (SimplicityJourney.com). “Kids do this instinctively, like seeing who can throw a rock furtherest into the water. I’m happy just having a simple backyard dinner with friends, reading a book in a city park or paddling a canoe.” Here are some summer classics to expand our own “to savor” list. Feast on Earth’s bounty. Make the most of summer’s cornucopia of candy-sweet berries, rainbow-colored heirloom tomatoes and other natural treats abounding at local farmers’ markets. Commune with creatures. Who can resist the winking lightning bugs, flickering dragonflies and songs of an evening insect chorus? Summer immerses us in nature. See how many animals that eagle-eyed friends and family members can spot during visits to area parks and preserves. Celebrate community. ‘Tis the season for free local festivals, picnic concerts, open-air movies and state fairs. Invite a friend or make a Dutch treat of it, even organize an informal potlatch block party. Try something new. Summer is a chance to be adventurous. Step into a bright, pastel shirt or tropical sundress, and then revel in the compliments. Move from an indoor exercise routine to a free yoga class in a shady park and test ride a standup paddleboard. Look up. Summer skies offer more drama than daytime TV. Perch on the porch at sunrise, sunset or before a thunderstorm rolls in. On a clear calm night, lie back on a blanket and trace constellations while watching for shooting stars and meteor showers. Do nothing. In the midst of so many marvelous options, we can also give ourselves permission to cancel our own plans on a whim and just do nothing. Simple daydreaming can lead to good ideas and inner rhapsodies. Summer is the best time to just be. “Try to not to plan more than one thing in a day this summer,” advises Luhrs. “Otherwise, you’ll end up cutting short activities to rush off to the next thing instead of enjoying what’s already in front of you.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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HEALTHCARE As a tie-dye-clad, free-spirited medical student of the ’60s with a fascination for botanical remedies, Chinese medicine and mind-body healing, young Andrew Weil quickly developed a distaste for traditional medicine as practiced in the West. “I was dismayed at the lack of connection with the natural world, the complete ignorance about botanicals and the utter absence of interest in any mind-body connection,” recalls Dr. Weil, who graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1968 as a medical doctor, with no intention to ever practice medicine. “I left there completely unprepared to help people stay well. I got very discouraged.” Now, 45 years later, this bestselling author, internationally renowned physician and founder of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine has channeled his discontent into action. Weil is among those pioneering a burgeoning new kind of medicine that many insist holds the answer to our nation’s healthcare woes.

ntegrative medicine, a thoughtful blend of conventional medicine, common sense prevention and modalities once dubbed alternative, such as acupuncture, meditation, breath work and dietary supplements, has caught on widely from coast to coast in the past decade, both among consumers and once-skeptical healthcare practitioners. In 2009, the Association of American Medical Colleges reported that 113 of the nation’s 126 medical schools now include discussion of complementary and alternative therapies in conventional

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medical courses. Seventy-seven offer standalone electives in such approaches as traditional Chinese medicine and mindfulness-based stress reduction. As of this year, eight major medical schools require that students take part in a 250-hour integrative medicine curriculum as part of their residency. According to the American Hospital Association, 16 percent of hospitals, including medical facilities at Harvard and Duke universities, now feature integrative medicine centers. Of those that don’t, 24 percent plan to offer them in the future.

In February 2009, the Institute of Medicine, once leery He was 330 pounds, suffered from sleep apnea and was of all things alternative, held a momentous two-day summit, diabetic. He had all the risk factors for heart disease,” says Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public, inviting Guarneri. She enrolled him in a $2,800, three-month weight 600 policymakers and practitioners to explore where this loss and exercise program (covered only in part by insurnew form of medicine is taking us. Days ance). “He lost 168 pounds and he went later, a congressional health commitfrom taking 16 drugs to three. Just with tee was calling on Weil—once a dark that single individual, the system saved horse among his medical colleagues—for enormous amounts of money.” “No amount of testimony about how to fix the nation’s ideological argument crumbling healthcare system. Money Talks His answer: Stop focusing so much ever changed anything. In 1997, after years of quietly teaching on making our current system more and practicing integrative medicine in It was when pocketaccessible via insurance reform, and Arizona, Weil was propelled from relative instead, create a new system. books started getting obscurity to the cover of Time magazine. “What we have is not a healthcare He has since become a go-to resource for system at all; it is a disease management squeezed that people both lawmakers and other doctors seeksystem,” advises Weil. “Making the curstarted paying attention. ing healthcare advice. rent system cheaper and more accessible Weil believes that money, or lack will just spread the dysfunction more Things are going to thereof, made it happen. widely. What we need is a new kind of “No amount of ideological argument get a lot worse, and medicine.” ever changed anything,” he reflects. In when they do, the this case, “It was when pocketbooks Integrative, started getting squeezed that people wisdom of what we started paying attention. Things are going Not Alternative to get a lot worse, and when they do, are doing will become Mary Guerrera, a medical doctor and the wisdom of what we are doing will director of integrative medicine at the even more apparent.” become even more apparent.” University of Connecticut School of During congressional testimony Medicine, stresses that integrative is not before the Senate committee on health, just another word for alternative. ~ Dr. Andrew Weil education, labor and pensions in 2009, “Alternative medicine indicates Weil joined heart physician and health something to be used in place of. Integuru Dr. Dean Ornish and others in ratgrative is a term that has emerged in the tling off a stunning list of statistics: As of 2010, The United past decade to reflect a bringing together of the best that States currently spends 16 percent of its gross domestic conventional and alternative medicine have to offer,” says product on health care, more than any other country in the Guerrera, who went on to study acupuncture and holistic world, yet its health outcomes are ranked 37th in the world medicine after completing her conventional medical trainby the World Health Organization. In 2006, insurance coming in the ‘80s. panies covered 1.3 million coronary angioplasty procedures, She explains that because one person can’t be an expert at roughly $48,000 each, and 448,000 coronary bypass in everything, integrative medicine hinges on the idea of operations at a cost of $99,000. Yet, things like nutrition team care. For instance, a cancer patient might see her specounseling, exercise programs and stress-reduction classes, cialists for chemotherapy and surgery, and then be referred which studies show could prevent as much as 90 percent of to an acupuncturist for treatments to help with nausea or all heart disease, are typically not covered by insurance. pain management, as well as a nutritionist to help her reThat, remarks Weil, needs to change, and he’s optimisstore lost weight. A patient going into surgery might practice tic that it will. mindfulness-based meditation beforehand, which has been “We need to transform medicine so we are not so deshown to hasten healing times, decrease hospital stays and pendent on these high-tech expensive solutions for everythus, save money. thing,” concludes Weil, who outlines his plan in his book, “Integrative medicine is team-based, collaborative care,” Why our Health Matters: A Vision of Medicine That Can Guerrera explains. Transform the Future. “We need doctors who know when Cardiologist Mimi Guarneri is medical director and and when not to use them and who are trained to use other founder of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, a kinds of interventions. That’s the great promise of integrative multi-disciplinary center that offers care for people with medicine: It can bring effective, lower-cost treatments into heart disease, pain, weight management needs, cancer, the mainstream.” diabetes, stress and women’s health issues. She notes that the center receives 3,500 patients a month, many of whom Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer in Colorado; connect at arrive seeking relief from costly drugs or surgeries. LisaAnnMarshall.com. “One patient came to me who had just had a bypass. natural awakenings

July 2013

Six Ways to Eat Safe

The Latest Facts about Organics, Pesticides, Seeds and More by Melinda Hemmelgarn

ot fun in the summertime begins with fresh, sweet and savory seasonal flavors brought to life in al fresco gatherings with family and friends. As the popularity of farmers’ markets and home gardening surges onward, it’s time to feast on the tastiest produce, picked ripe from America’s farms and gardens for peak flavor and nutrition. Similar to raising a sun umbrella, learning where food comes from and how it’s produced provides the best protection against getting burned. Here’s the latest on some of the season’s hottest food issues to help families stay safe and well nourished.

Local Organic Reigns Supreme

Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and garlic farmer near Ann Arbor, Michigan, observes, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same thing.” Purchasing local foods whenever possible has many merits, including shaking the farmer’s hand, asking about farming methods and developing sincere relationships. Buying local also supports the local economy and contributes to food security. Yet “local” alone does not necessarily mean better. Even small farmers may use harmful pesticides or feed their livestock genetically modified or engineered (GM, GMO or GE) feed. That’s one reason why the smartest food choice is organic, with local organic being the gold standard. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification label ensures that strict national organic standards—prohibiting the use of antibiotics, hormones and GM feed and ingredients—have been met. Plus, organically raised livestock must have access to the outdoors and ample 18

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time on pastures, naturally resulting in milk and meat with higher levels of health-protecting omega-3 fatty acids. Still, organic naysayers abound. For example, many negative headlines were generated by a recent Stanford University study that questioned whether or not organic foods are safer or more healthful than conventional. Few news outlets relayed the researchers’ actual conclusions—that organic foods may reduce exposure to pesticide residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria; children on organic diets have significantly lower levels of pesticide metabolites, or breakdown products, in their urine; organic milk may contain significantly higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids; and organic produce contains higher levels of health-protecting antioxidants. Jim Riddle, former organic outreach coordinator at the University of Minnesota, in Lamberton, explains that organic farming methods are based on building and improving the soil, promoting biodiversity and protecting natural resources, regardless of the size of the farm. Healthier ecosystems, higher quality soil and clean water will produce healthier plants, which in turn support healthier animals and humans on a healthier planet.

Pesticide Problems and Solutions

Children are most vulnerable to the effects of pesticides and other environmental toxins, due to their smaller size and rapid physical development. Last December, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement that asserted, “Beyond acute poisoning, the influences of low-level pesticide exposures on child health are of increasing concern.” The organization links pesticide exposure to higher risk for brain tumors, leukemia, attention deficit disorders, autism and reductions in IQ. Because weeds naturally develop resistance to the herbicides designed to kill them, Dow AgroSciences has genetically engineered seeds to produce crops that can withstand spraying with both the systemic herbicide glyphosate (Roundup), and 2,4-D, one of the active ingredients in Agent Orange, used as a defoliant in the Vietnam War. The latter is commonly applied to lawns and wheat-producing agricultural land, even though research reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives links exposure to 2,4-D to birth defects and increased cancer risk. Dow AgroSciences’ new GE seeds await regulatory approval. Eric Mader, program director at the Portland, Oregonbased Xerces Society for the conservation of invertebrates and pollinator protection, warns that broad-spectrum pesticides kill beneficial insects along with those considered pests. Mader recommends increasing the number of beneficial insects, which feed on pests, by planting a greater diversity of native plants on farms and in home gardens.

Demand for GMO Labeling

Despite California’s narrow defeat of Proposition 37, which would have required statewide labeling of products containing GMOs, advocates at the Environmental Working Group and the Just Label It campaign are pushing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for nationwide GMO labeling. Responding to consumer demand, Whole Foods Market recently announced that it will require GMO label-

ing in all of its U.S. and Canadian stores by 2018. Filmmaker Jeremy Seifert’s powerful new documentary, GMO OMG, should give the movement a major push, as well. The 2013 film explores the danger in corporate patenting of seeds and the unknown health and environmental risks of engineered food. Seifert says, “I have a responsibility to my children to hand on to them a world that is not poisoned irreparably.” As for the promise that GMOs are required to “feed the world,” he believes it’s a lie, noting that it’s better to “feed the world well.”

Seed Freedom and Food Choice

Roger Doiron, founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International, headquartered in Scarborough, Maine, celebrates Food Independence Day each July Fourth. Doiron believes that growing, harvesting, cooking and preserving food is both liberating and rewarding, and patriotic. More than 25,000 individuals from 100 countries belong to his nonprofit network that focuses on re-localizing the world’s food supply. Food freedom starts with seeds. Saving and trading heirloom, nonhybrid, non-GMO seeds is becoming as easy as checking out a library book. Several libraries across the country are serving as seed banks, where patrons check out seeds, grow crops, save seeds and then donate some back to their local library. Liana Hoodes, director of the National Organic Coalition, in Pine Bush, New York, is a fan of her local Hudson Valley Seed Library. The library adheres to Indian Physicist Vandana Shiva’s Declaration of Seed Freedom and makes sure all seed sources are not related to, owned by or affiliated with biotech or pharmaceutical corporations. In addition to preserving heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, each seed packet is designed by a local artist.

Finicky about Fish

Grilled fish makes a lean, heart-healthy, low-calorie summer meal. Some fish, however, may contain chemicals that pose health risks, especially for pregnant or nursing women and children. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury, which is toxic to a baby’s developing nervous system. Both the EPA and local state health departments post consumption advisories that recommend limiting or avoiding certain species of fish caught in specific locations. For several decades, Captain Anne Mosness, a wild salmon fisherwoman, operated commercial fishing boats in Washington waters and from Copper River to Bristol Bay, Alaska. She worries about the threat of pollution from industrial aquaculture, plus the effects of genetically engineered salmon on wild fish populations, coastal economies and ecosystems.

Mosness explains that AquAdvantage Salmon, a product of AquaBounty Technologies, was created “by inserting a growth hormone gene from Pacific Chinook and a promoter gene from an eel-like fish called ocean pout into Atlantic salmon.” She questions the FDA approval process and failure to address unanswered questions about the risks of introducing “novel” animals into the food supply, as well as related food allergies and greater use of antibiotics in weaker fish populations. “The salmon farming industry already uses more antibiotics per weight than any other animal production,” comments Mosness. The FDA’s official public comment period on GMO salmon closed in April, but consumers can still voice concerns to their legislators while demanding and applauding national GMO labeling. GMO fish may be on our dinner plates by the end of the year, but with labels, consumers gain the freedom to make informed choices. Consumers can also ask retailers not to sell GMO fish. Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Whole Foods have all committed to not selling GMO seafood.

Antibiotic Resistance

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotics are one of the greatest public health achievements of the past 100 years. However, one of the most critical public health and economic issues we currently face is the loss of these drugs’ effectiveness, due in large part to their misuse and overuse in industrial agriculture. Dr. David Wallinga, senior advisor in science, food and health at the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, says that about 80 percent of all antibiotics are given to farm animals for two reasons: to prevent illness associated with living in crowded, stressful and often unsanitary conditions; and to promote “feed efficiency”, or weight gain. However, bacteria naturally mutate to develop resistance to antibiotics when exposed to doses that are insufficient to kill them. Wallinga points out that antibiotic-resistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), cost our nation at least $20 billion annually and steal tens of thousands of American lives each year. Most recently, hard-to-treat urinary tract infections (UTI), were traced to antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria in chickens. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria exist in our environment, but are more likely to be found in conventionally, rather than organically raised meat and poultry, which by law must be raised without antibiotics. Consumers beware: the word “natural” on food labels does not provide the same protection. The good news is that according to Consumers Union research, raising meat and poultry without antibiotics can be accomplished at minimal cost to the consumer—about five cents extra per pound for pork and less than a penny per pound extra for chicken. Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN. org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com. natural awakenings

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Relishing Raw Food Supermodel Carol Alt on How Eating Raw Keeps Her Vibrant by Beth Bader the past year, she’s been overseeing the U.S. launch of her skin care line, Raw Essentials.

How has your relationship with food changed over the years, and what role has raw food played?

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arol Alt characterizes the latest stage of her 30-plus-year career as a “perfect storm of busy,” including the launch of her latest book, Easy Sexy Raw, and her roles in Woody Allen’s film, To Rome with Love, and the HBO documentary, About Face, exploring the relationship between physical appearance and the business of beauty. For

I grew up like other kids on Long Island. Mom cooked spaghetti and macaroni and cheese. Dad would sometimes grill a piece of meat until it was dead a second time. On weekends, we ate pizza or Chinese takeout. I never realized broccoli was green, because overcooking turned it gray. One day, I got sent home from a job because they said I was not in “swimsuit condition.” A friend recommended a physician that specialized in raw food diets, which was the first I’d heard of it. So I tried a raw diet, cold turkey, and felt better immediately. Today I eat raw food as an antiaging agent and natural medicine that makes me healthier; it’s also a filler that makes me less hungry. My holistic lifestyle no longer includes any over-the-counter drugs. These days, my system runs efficiently, like an electric golf cart. When I need to go, I go. When I need to stop and sleep, I sleep. The body can work phenomenally well if we just let it.

“Raw” seems like an easy diet to prepare, but some of the methods can take time and special equipment. What’s a simple starting point? Using a blender, you can make everything from soup to dessert. Start with things like guacamole, salsa and soups. You can also use a pot and hot water (up to 115 degrees) to warm kelp noodles to add to a blended soup. You can make a mousse from raw chocolate and avocado. Also begin to think of a dehydrator as a crock-pot that works while you’re away. It’s a simple option once you are in the habit of using it. Of course, you’ll want to make all kinds of fresh salads.

How do you maintain your raw food plan when you are eating out or in social settings? I look for foods that I know will be raw. If I have any doubts, I ask the chef. If there’s any question, I just don’t eat it. There’s a bit of discipline in this. You have to eat on a schedule and make sure you are getting the food you need. I may lunch even if I am not hungry, especially when I know I’ll be dining out later. It’s important to make sure you are not feeling deprived and hungry; otherwise you may find yourself craving things like the bread on the table.

Do you ever miss cooked foods and sometimes indulge? My diet is 75 to 95 percent raw. When you eat raw foods, you feel so much better that you don’t want to eat anything else. My one indulgence is munching on popcorn when my favorite sports team plays.

Do you have any final advice on exploring a raw diet? Relax and have fun trying different things. If you cheat, it’s okay. If you feel deprived in any way, go eat. Above all, enjoy the adventure. Beth Bader is the co-author of The Cleaner Plate Club and blogs at CleanerPlateClub.com. natural awakenings

July 2013

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In Pursuit of a Healthy Home with Optimal Indoor Air Quality by Lee Walker

tivities” that can be the result of s indoor air quality (IAQ) a major chemical exposure or worsens, so does health. after long-term, low-level exAmericans spend 90 perposure to chemicals such as cent of their time indoors where pesticides or mold. People with air quality is considered to be the allergic illnesses such as asthma fourth greatest pollution threat, appear to be more likely to be according to the Environmental sensitive to chemicals. Protection Agency (EPA). Even As consumer demand though it’s not always possible to increases to alleviate these types smell the chemicals inside of a of health challenges, eco-friendly home, they are there as a result products and healthier solutions of common household items such for improving and maintainas paint, carpet, perfumes, fire ing clean indoor air are slowly retardants, synthetic chemicals, (L to R:) NY State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Lois entering the retail market. While and cleaning products that offFricke of the Long Island Builder’s Institute (LIBI) and Cameron Gale, a former advertisgas volatile organic compounds Cameron Gale at the Woodbury Country Club on Long ing agency owner and resident of (VOCs), which over time can Island to welcome new LIBI members into the Institute. Cazenovia, New York, was searchlead to possible long-term health Photo by Judy Walker. ing for a solution that would allow issues. Ranked among the leada relative to move back into her ing environmental dangers by the EPA, IAQ has been linked to many common health problems Virginia home after it had been unsuccessfully remediated of mold two times by two different remediation companies, such as lung cancer and heart problems as well as allergies he discovered Caliwel, a zero-VOC, flat-finish “smart paint” and asthma, which according to the American Lung Associamanufactured by NYC biotech, Alistagen Corporation. Calition, affect 24.6 million Americans. wel kills mold on contact and continues to work for years Poor IAQ in today’s tightly insulated homes and combecause of Alistagen’s BNA, a heavily patented microencapmercial buildings has also been associated with conditions such as “sick-building syndrome”, generally applied to office sulation technology also known as a Bi Neutralizing Agent. Gale’s relative has a history of aplastic anemia, a buildings in which one or more occupants develop a generdisorder that affects the immune system, and lung infecally accepted, well-defined syndrome for which a specific tions. “This raised real concerns as to whether any remainbuilding-related cause is found. Occasionally, individuals ing mold could potentially be dangerous. We knew that with these syndromes suffer from “multiple chemical sensi-

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whatever the next step was, it had to work without contaminating the home with chemical biocides; and it had to keep working for an extended period of time,” says Gale. Following several conversations with Alistagen, Gale ordered 30 gallons of Caliwel. “The cost of the paint was less than one-sixth the cost of the two botched remediations,” advises Gale, who adds that after the painting and a lot of work on the house, he brought in Lynchburg, Virginia-based industrial hygienist, Environmental Safety Group (ESG). As part of a thorough post-remediation inspection, nine air samples were taken in every main part of the home. The results came back “Atypically low”, so to be on the safe side, ESG repeated the sampling. The second round of samples produced the same low results… zeros, single digits and a pair of double digits in a home that had previously returned mold spore counts in the 10,000 range. Gale was so impressed that over the course of the following year he used Caliwel in three other homes, all of which had their own mold history. Not only were results consistent, but also a year after the first home had been treated, seven of the original nine air samples were repeated and mold spore counts came back lower than they had been the previous year. Gale’s relative was back in her home, presumably mold-free if not close to it, with no reoccurrence of mold-related issues. When Hurricane Sandy hit Long Island and the Jersey Shore, where thousands of homes had several feet of standing water in their basements, Gale contacted Alistagen and offered to help promote Caliwel in communities devastated by the storm. “The goal was to help other families in the same sense Caliwel helped ours,” explains Gale. Caliwel represents “a significant advancement in improving the quality of life of people whose health is severely impaired due to the debilitating effects of respiratory diseases such as asthma and allergies,” said Bryan Glynson, Alistagen’s CEO, in a 2005 PRNewswire interview for an article, “EPA Approves New Anti-Microbial Surface Coating Found Effective

Against More Than 20 Life-Threatening Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi”. In the same article, William Mallow, former chairman of Alistagen’s technical advisory board added, “This product represents a breakthrough in the control and spread of infectious diseases.” Mallow conducted most of the research and development of the BNA technology as an institute scientist at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. “People exposed to a significantly reduced number of microbial spores are much less likely to become sick,” Mallow advises. Gale’s goal is to connect with homeowners who might have chemical sensitivities, or asthma, or simply appreciate a cleaner environment. “Caliwel effectively eliminates the vast majority of microbes that land on it. It begins working as soon as it’s applied, and keeps working for years. It doesn’t spawn superbugs, has no harsh chemical smell, poses no harm to humans or the environment and it doesn’t look any different than any flat-paint bought at the local hardware store,” he says. At $69 a gallon suggested retail, sticker shock is inevitable, but amortized over the active life of the product, which has exceeded five years in controlled studies, it is a good investment. “Generally, word about Caliwel has been spreading organically, and emerging markets are cycling through the contemplative phase of the whole conceptual buy-in process,” Gale explains. Today, on his own dime, Gale has been canvassing Long Island, talking to elected officials, presenting to public works and to communities in areas affected adversely by Hurricane Sandy. “It’s an investment in community health that’s already paying dividends, and I’m always more than happy to talk to anyone who’s ready to know about how Caliwel can help to create optimal indoor air quality,” he says.

Leap, and the net will appear. ~John Burroughs

Online orders can be placed at Caliwel.com. On Long Island, Century Building Products/TrueValue, 275 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, has Caliwel on the shelf. Call Cameron Gale, 315-870-5039. See ad, page 8. natural awakenings

July 2013

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Pet Food Perils

Lurking GMOs May Hurt Our Pets by Dr. Michael W. Fox

“Look first for the USDA Certified Organic label. Next, look for other words and terms on the package indicating it comprises natural, humane, freerange, grass-fed and GM- or GE-free ingredients. Watch out for chemical preservatives, artificial coloring, byproducts, GMOs, irradiation/radioisotope treatment, hormones and antibiotics. In short, seek out whole organic foods appropriate to the species.” ~ Dr. Michael Fox

ike a canary in a coal mine, dogs serve as sentinels, drawing our attention to health hazards in our shared home environment and in the products and byproducts of the food industry.

Multiple Health Issues

In the mid-1990s, as genetically engineered or modified (GE, GM or GMO), corn and soy were becoming increasingly prominent ingredients in both pet food products and feed for farm animals, the number of dogs reported suffering from a specific cluster of health problems increased. It also became evident from discussion among veterinarians and dog owners that such health problems occurred more often among dogs eating pet food that included GM crops than those consuming food produced from conventional crops. The conditions most cited included allergies, asthma, atopic (severe) dermatitis and other skin problems, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, recurrent diarrhea, vomiting and indigestion, plus abnormalities in liver, pancreas and immune system functions. People often reported failed treatments and harmful side effects to prescribed remedies (e.g. steroids), as well as problems with various manufactured prescription diets after their attending veterinarians diagnosed their animals with these conditions. According to a 2011 study in the journal Cell Research, in engineering crops like corn and soybean, novel proteins are created that can assault the immune system and cause allergies and illnesses, especially in the offspring of mothers fed GMO foods. Diminished nutrient content is a concurrent issue. “The results of most of the few independent studies conducted with GM foods indicate that they may cause hepatic, pancreatic, renal and reproductive effects and may alter hematological, biochemical and immunologic parameters,”concluded Artemis Dona and Ioannis S. Arvanitoyannis, of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at the University of Athens Medical School, in their 2009 study on the effect of GM foods on animals. Such problems are caused partly by the inherent genetic instability of GM plants, which can result in spon24

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taneous and unpredictable mutations (Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews). DNA in GM foods is altered by the genetic engineering process; it can be incorporated by gut bacteria and may alter their behavior and ecology in the digestive tract. Likewise, when digestive bacteria incorporate material from antibiotic-resistant genes, engineered into patented GM foods crops to identify them, it could have serious health implications, according to Jeffrey M. Smith in his book, Genetic Roulette, and Terje Traavik and Jack Heinemann, co-authors of Genetic Engineering and Omitted Health Research.

What Pet Owners Can Do Look for pet foods that are free of GM corn and soy, and/ or organically certified. Pet food manufacturers that use U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic ingredients—and especially those that don’t use corn, soy, canola, cotton byproducts (oil and cake) or sugar beet, which are more commonly genetically engineered, or imported rice, which can have GM strains—can legitimately claim “No GMO Ingredients” on their packaging. Information, plus tips on avoiding hidden GMO ingredients are available at NonGMOShoppingGuide.com. Many websites also provide recipes for home-prepared diets for companion animals, including DogCatHomePreparedDiet.com. Let responsible pet food manufacturers know of consumers’ concerns and heed Hippocrates’ advice to let our food be our medicine and our medicine be our food. Enlightened citizen action is an integral part of the necessary revolution in natural agriculture aimed at promoting more ecologically sound, sustainable and humane farming practices, a healthier environment and more healthful, wholesome and affordable food for us and our canine companions. Michael Fox, author of Healing Animals & the Vision of One Health, is a veterinarian with doctoral degrees in medicine and animal behavior. Find GMO-free pet food brands and learn more at DrFoxVet.com.

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TUESDAY, JULY 2 Onondaga Nation to Albany: Start of the Two Row Journey – July 2-14. Onondaga Paddlers trek to Albany in preparation for the Two Row trip down the Hudson. They will be joined by other Haudenosaunee paddlers. The group will end their journey at Peebles Island on the Hudson River on Sunday, July 14. Info, Hickory: 315-775-7548. Two Row Festival on Onondaga Lake – 12-9pm. Allies will paddle with Onondagas in two lines across Onondaga Lake, as the Onondagas start their journey to Albany. Cheer them on and join us for a festival with Jamie Jacobs (Tonawanda Seneca Educator), Sandra Steingraber (Ecologist and Author), Haudenosaunee social dancing, Akuma Roots, Colleen Kattau, Cornbred, Daygots, the Gunrunners, children’s activities, Haudenosaunee artisans, native food and more. Free. Willow Bay, Liverpool.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Seed Saving Techniques – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn some techniques that will help you learn to save healthy, viable seed for next year’s garden. Participants will gain hands-on experience choosing the best plants for seed production, rogueing out off-types, identifying disease symptoms on seed-bearing plants, and hand-pollinating crops like summer squash to prevent out-crossing. $5-$10/person. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca. Info, Chrys Gardener: 607-272-2292. CCETompkins.org.

participates in the residents’ schedule and receives the immeasurable benefits of disciplined and harmonious Zen monastic life. Free. Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-Ji, 223 Beecher Lake Rd, Livingston Manor. Register: 845-439-4566 or Office@DaiBosatsu.org. Gut and Psychology Syndrome – 7-8:15pm. Bring your questions and curiosity to this informal presentation and discussion about natural treatments for autism, ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, depression and schizophrenia. Sarabeth Matilsky has been implementing a modified version of the GAPS dietary protocol for her family for over three years, and will share hopeful stories and strategies about healing mental/digestive illness. Free. GreenStar Co-Op Market, 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca. Register: 607-273-9392.

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DBZ Family Weekend – 4pm, Fri-11am, Sun. Spiritual practice within the family dynamic present unique challenges, and getting together with other families at Dai Bosatsu Zendo can foster meaningful discussions. This year haiku master Clark Strand, a former Zen Studies Society monastic who has been writing and teaching haiku for more than 30 years, will lead a haiku workshop for all ages. Clark, the author of Seeds from a Birch Tree: Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey, will be joined by poet Priscilla Lignori, teacher at the Hudson Valley Haiku-kai. $250/family (1 room). Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-Ji, 223 Beecher Lake Rd, Livingston Manor. Register: 845-439-4566 or Office@DaiBosatsu.org.

Summer Interim Work Exchange at Dai Bosatsu Zendo – 12am. A perfect opportunity for those who would like to experience residential Zen practice, but who cannot afford either the time or the fee for a full three-month kessei (training period). Guest groups conduct retreats and seminars with renowned teachers in such practices as reiki and shiatsu. Everyone

Star Party: Summer Milky Way – 9-11pm. The summer Milky Way at its finest. During the summer the core of the Milky Way galaxy gives great views of many beautiful star clusters and nebulae. The planet Saturn will be visible as well. Back-up date: July 13. $5/members, $15/family; $8/nonmembers, $25/family. Baltimore Woods, 4007 Bishop Hill

SATURDAY, JULY 6 Would You Buy That – 2pm. Explore consumer products from the past, present and future. Join Sciencenter educator Kevin Dilley to weigh the risks versus the benefits of several products that use nanotechnology. Along with the rest of the audience help choose what products to buy, question, or not buy in a fun, interactive show. $8/adult, $7/seniors, $6/children 3-17. Sciencenter, 601 1st St, Ithaca. 607-272-0600. Sciencenter.org.

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SATURDAY, JULY 13 Two Row Festival Schenectady – 12-7pm. Music, storytelling, crafts and more to welcome paddlers from the Six Nations arriving on the Mohawk River and bikers from the Mohawk/Erie Bike Path. Mabee Farm, 1080 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction. Info, Pat Barrot: 518-887-5073. Sounds Like Fun – 2pm. Check out sound related demonstrations and hands-on activities. Join students from the Cornell Laboratory for Acceleratorbased Sciences and Education (CLASSE) for make-and-take activities about sound. $8/adult, $7/ seniors, $6/children 3-17. Sciencenter, 601 1st St, Ithaca. 607-272-0600. Sciencenter.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 14 Cycle in the City – 9am. A guided bicycle ride through the city. All rides will depart from the back parking lot. Rides are 10 miles. Ages 12+, helmets required. Free. 412 Spencer St, Syracuse. Info: 315-435-3280. Penguin Palooza – 5:30-8:30pm. Chill out at Penguin Palooza - presented by Empower Federal Credit Union. Admission includes food and ice cream tastings from a variety of vendors, as well as performances by the Bubble Man, games and entry to the zoo. Throughout the evening attendees will also enjoy animal demonstrations, including a penguin feeding! $10/member, $15/non-member advance tickets. $17 at door. Rosamond Gifford Zoo, One Conservation Place, Syracuse. 315-435-8511. Rosamondgiffordzoo.org/penguin-palooza.

TUESDAY, JULY 16 13th Annual Savoring Science Gala – 5:30-10pm. A night of fine international cuisine to benefit the MOST. Gala agenda includes: Welcome Reception at The MOST, Fine Wine Auction/Silent Auction, Gala Dinner at Lemon Grass/Bistro Elephant. 500 S Franklin St, Syracuse. Info: KGardner@most.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Where Food, Social Justice and Media Meet: Critical Thinking with our Kids – 7-8:30pm. Help kids learn about what we eat and how our food choices impact a sustainable and secure food system. Sox Sperry will lead an interactive session using media materials from Project Look Sharps curriculum kits including the latest Media Constructions of Sustainability: Finger Lakes. This curriculum looks at food, water and agriculture in the region from the lenses of social justice, climate change, energy and economy.

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Participants will work with examples appropriate for elementary, middle, high school and college level. Free. GreenStar Co-Op Market, 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca. Register: 607-273-9392.

nighttime creatures. Bring a flashlight. $5/members, $15/family; $8/nonmembers, $25/family. Baltimore Woods, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd, Marcellus. Register: 315-673-1350 or Info@BaltimoreWoods.org.

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Guided Family Nature Hike: Meadow Meander – 9am. Join Senior Naturalist, Peter Harrity and explore Lime Hollow’s marvelous meadows. Stroll the trails winding through the meadows and search for beautiful butterflies, look for Monarch caterpillars in the milkweed patches, and search for fritillaries, checkerspots, crescents, and more. Will supply binoculars and exploration supplies but bring snacks, bug spray and water bottles. Typical hike duration – 1.5 hrs. Free; donations appreciated. 338 McLean Rd, Cortland. 607-662-4632.

Oswego Harborfest – July 25-28. All day. Harborfest celebrates its 26th anniversary. Enjoy four days of live music, great food and many activities for people of all ages. Free. Info: 315-343-6858 or OswegoHarborfest.com.

Frog Catching Party – 10:30am-12pm. Frogs? Where? Down at Phillips Pond, of course! Join the Baltimore Woods Nature Center Naturalists for a celebration of all things frog as they engage in this classic childhood activity. Space is limited to 30 people. $5/members, $15/family; $8/nonmembers, $25/family. Baltimore Woods lower parking lot, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd, Marcellus. Register: 315-6731350 or Info@BaltimoreWoods.org. Shocking Electricity – 2pm. Explore and build electric-powered inventions. Join students from the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education (CLASSE) for make-and-take activities about electricity. $8/adult, $7/seniors, $6/ children 3-17. Sciencenter, 601 1st St, Ithaca. 607272-0600. Sciencenter.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 21 Reiki Level I Class – 9:30am-3:30pm. Reiki Masters/Teachers Eileen Deppoliti and Sharyn Madison present a class on Meditations & Chakra balancing, Reiki Level I attunements and Teachings & supervised practice in Reiki I techniques. Includes provided manual, articles and reading list. $95. The New Dharma Center, formerly Invigorations Wellness Center, 55 Port Watson St, Cortland. Register: 315-727-2919 or N3ei@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, JULY 22 The Credit Union Classic – July 22-28. The 2013 Credit Union Classic presented by Wegmans (which will be celebrating its 18th consecutive year as a Symetra - formerly FUTURES - Tour event in Syracuse) will feature a full-field of 140+ American and international tour professionals. Drumlin’s Country Club, 800 Nottingham Rd, Syracuse. Info: 315-446-4555. CUClassic.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Hip Dips – 5-6pm. Mariah Rose Dahl will help kids work in small groups to create yummy fruit and veggie dips. Each group will prepare a different dip and then share them with the larger group. A variety of fruits and vegetables will be used for this healthy snack, and kids will get to take the recipes home to share with their families. Class size limited to 15 participants; ideal for ages 7-9. Free. GreenStar Co-Op Market, 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca. Register: 607-273-9392. Night Buggin – 8:30-10pm. Ever wonder what’s lurking out there once the sun goes down? Ever wonder what you could do with a black light and a white bed sheet in the woods? Attract nocturnal insects, of course! Join Dr. Agnello (entomologist from Cornell University) to discover a surprising variety of

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SATURDAY, JULY 27 Harborfest 5K Walk/Run – 8am. Annual 5K walk/ run through the streets of Oswego during Harborfest. $5/member and $20/non-member. Oswego YMCA Armory, 256 W First St. Register: 315-343-1981 or OswegoYMCA.org. Two Row Wampum Renewal Send-off Celebration Festival – 10am-5pm. Tom Porter, the Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers, Akwesasne Women Singers, children’s activities and much more. Russell Sage College, Troy. Info: Kevin Nephew, Kenephew@gmail.com or Lori Quigley, L.Quigley@sage.edu. Frog Catching Party – 10:30am-12pm. Frogs? Where? Down at Phillips Pond, of course! Join the Baltimore Woods Nature Center Naturalists for a celebration of all things frog as they engage in this classic childhood activity. Space limited to 30 people. $5/members, $15/family; $8/nonmembers, $25/family. Baltimore Woods lower parking lot, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd, Marcellus. Register: 315-6731350 or Info@baltimorewoods.org. Compost With Confidence – 11am-12pm. Master Composter volunteers provide information and handson demonstrations on how to set up and manage a home composting system in any setting! This series meets on the last Saturday of the month from June through October. Each class covers composting basics and a special topic. This week’s special topic is “Troubleshooting Your Bin”, which covers what could go wrong, and how to prevent/remedy the situation. Free. Compost Demonstration Site at Ithaca Farmers’ Market, 545 Third St, Ithaca. Info, Mila Fournier: 607-272-2292. CCETompkins.org/garden/composting. Plant Power – 2pm. Discover how plants like grasses, trees and algae can be used to make bioenergy and bioproducts. Join the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research to explore new plantbased products. Try hands-on activities. $8/adult, $7/seniors, $6/children 3-17. Sciencenter, 601 1st St, Ithaca. 607-272-0600. Sciencenter.org. Patty’s Party – 2-5pm. Celebrate Patty Weisse’s 14 wonderful years at The Woods. Come share your memories while commemorating Patty’s successes and enduring passion for connecting children and the CNY community to nature. Donations encouraged. Baltimore Woods, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd, Marcellus. RSVP July 19: 315-673-1350.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 Introduction to Raw Food – 7-8:15pm. What are raw foods? Why incorporate these into your diet? How are they obtained and prepared? Also learn about nutrient dense superfoods and take home some delicious power packed recipes. Xya is a Raw Foodist/ Health Coach who has been on this journey for over a decade and would love to share her knowledge and insights with you! Free. GreenStar Co-Op Market, 701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca. Register: 607-273-9392.

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daily Dig Into Reading – July 1-August 22. The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology is bringing answers about soil to Onondaga County Public Libraries with a summer science program in conjunction with their summer reading program. During Secrets of the Soil, a 45-minute interactive show, MOST educators will dig deep into the world beneath our feet. Explore and understand the intricate details of the important soil system. Free. Times, dates and locations vary. For specific details: Most.org/2_ee_calendar.cfm. Galaxy Golf – Experience mini-golf that is “out-ofthis-world!” Galaxy Golf, the science-themed miniature golf course, will be open during regular museum hours (weather permitting). $3/person. 10-game Galaxy Golf discount cards available. Sciencenter, 601 1st St, Ithaca. 607-272-0600. Sciencenter.org. Roll, Drop, Bounce – Explore the science of motion in this active learning laboratory with rolling wheels, dropping objects, bouncing balls, and things on the move. Learn about Newton’s Law of Motion, kinetic energy and other physics principles. Discover the fun side of physics. $8/adult, $7/seniors, $6/children 3-17. Sciencenter, 601 1st St, Ithaca. 607-272-0600. Sciencenter.org.

sunday Chanting, Meditation – 9am-12pm. Newcomers, arrive at 8:30am for instruction. 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. 315-492-9773. ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org. Yoga – 1pm. Small classes. Individualized instruction. All levels welcome. 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Info: 315-475-7610. ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org. Discovery Sundays – 1pm. 2nd Sun. Come for a family-friendly program on a nature-themed topic. Cayuga Nature Center, 1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca. 607-273-6260. Moto-Inventions – 1-2:30pm. Invent contraptions that can move. Tinker with recycled materials and electricity to make whirling, moving machines. $8/ adult, $7/seniors, $6/children 3-17. Sciencenter, 601 1st St, Ithaca. 607-272-0600. Sciencenter.org.

monday Short Chanting Service, Meditation – 7-7:45am. 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. 315-492-9773. ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org. A Journey through Time – 11:30am. Public tours of the Museum of the Earth’s permanent exhibition gallery. Explore the past and the changes that have happened in the Earth’s history. Included with admission, $8/adult, $5/senior/student, $3/youth. 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca. 607-273-6623. Meditation – 12-1pm. The Zen Center of Syracuse and the Syracuse University Student Buddhist Association provide instruction, discussion and 30 minutes of meditation. Hendricks Chapel Syracuse University, Syracuse. Info: Bshoultz@Syr.edu.

Association provide instruction, discussion and 30 minutes of meditation. Hendricks Chapel Syracuse University, Syracuse. Info: Bshoultz@Syr.edu.

thursday Short Chanting Service, Meditation – 7-7:45am. 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. 315-492-9773. ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org. Farmers’ Market – 7am-2pm. Support local farmers who bring their fresh, in-season vegetables every week. 2100 Park St, Syracuse. 315-422-8647. Cnyrma.com. Oswego Farmers’ Market – 4:30-8:30pm. Multiple vendors, live music, food. W First St, Oswego.

Weekly Wonders – 2:30pm. Mon-Fri. Cool, creative hands-on activities. Kids can launch rockets, concoct slime and participate in a citizen science project that explores the hidden world of our nearby Cascadilla creek. A new activity is introduced each week. $6/children 3-17. Sciencenter, 601 1st St, Ithaca. 607-272-0600. Sciencenter.org.

Short Chanting Service, Meditation – 6-8pm. Newcomers, arrive at 5:30pm for instruction. 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. 315-492-9773. ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org.

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New Haven Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Farmers’ market and trunk sales at the New Haven Town Hall. Free. New Haven Town Hall, 4279 NYS Rte. 104, New Haven. Info: 315-963-3900 or Clerk@newhavenny.com.

A Journey through Time – 11:30am. Public tours of the Museum of the Earth’s permanent exhibition gallery. Explore the past and the changes that have happened in the Earth’s history. Included with admission, $8/adult, $5/senior/student, $3/youth. 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca. 607-273-6623.

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Yoga – 5:30pm. Small classes. Individualized instruction. All levels welcome. 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Info: 315-475-7610. ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org.

Cortland Farmers’ Market – 8am-2pm. Small market with a full variety of vendors – maple syrup, baked goods, homemade pies, cinnamon rolls, cookies, homegrown vegetables & fruits, NYS-grown fruits, plants & herbs, eggs, honey, soaps, jewelry, crafts, framed photographs and Adirondack chairs. Downtown Main St, between Orchard St and Court St, Cortland. Meditation – 8:30-9:30am. 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. 315-492-9773. ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org. Meditation – 12-1pm. The Zen Center of Syracuse and the Syracuse University Student Buddhist Association provide instruction, discussion and 30 minutes of meditation. Hendricks Chapel Syracuse University, Syracuse. Info: Bshoultz@Syr.edu. Volney Farmers’ Market – 4-8:30pm. Patrons and vendors enjoy the afternoon shade on the blacktop parking area in front of the Volney Road Dept. building. Volney Road Department, 1445 County Rte 6, Fulton. 315-598-8288. T.O.P.S. – 5:15pm. Meet at the Ithaca YMCA for Taking Pounds off Sensibly, a support group for those looking to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. 50 Graham Rd W, Ithaca. 607-257-0101.

wednesday Chanting Service, Meditation – 6-7:45am. 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. 315-492-9773. ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org. Volunteer Lunch – 12pm. 3rd Wed. BWNC greatly appreciates all the volunteers who give their time and efforts to help further their mission. All volunteers are welcome and rewarded with a lunch of locally harvested foods at the Interpretive Center. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill RD, Marcellus. Info: Info@BaltimoreWoods.org. Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. The Zen Center of Syracuse and the Syracuse University Student Buddhist

Night Hikes – 7pm. 1st Fri. Hike the wooded trails under the big sky of the back fields or around the ponds. Find out who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight, will be surprised how much you see without one. Cayuga Nature Center, 1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca. Availability info: 607-273-6260.

saturday Farmers’ Market – 7am-2pm. Support local farmers who bring their fresh, in-season vegetables every week. 2100 Park St, Syracuse. 315-422-8647. Cnyrma.com. Fulton Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. Variety of vendors. Canal Landing parking Lot, NYS Rte. 481, Fulton. Cortland Farmers’ Market – 8am-2pm. Small market with a full variety of vendors – maple syrup, baked goods, homemade pies, cinnamon rolls, cookies, homegrown vegetables & fruits, NYS grown fruits, plants & herbs, eggs, honey, soaps, jewelry, crafts, framed photographs and Adirondack chairs. Downtown Main St, between Orchard St & Court St, Cortland. Tibetan Service – 10-11am. Meditation centered on the Heart Sutra. Newcomers should arrive at 9:45am for instruction. 266 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. 315-492-9773. ZenCenterOfSyracuse.org. A Journey through Time – 11am. Public tours of the Museum of the Earth’s permanent exhibition gallery. Explore the past and the changes that have happened in the Earth’s history. Included with admission, $8/adult, $5/senior/student, $3/youth. 1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca. 607-273-6623. Animal Feeding – 12pm. Check out the variety of animals. The Nature Center’s staff of animal specialists feed snakes, turtles, birds, fish, and mammals, and will be available to answer your questions. $3/adults, $2/seniors/students, $1/children. Cayuga Nature Center, 1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca. 607-273-6260.

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888 E Brighton Ave, Syracuse 315-857-3144 Sedona82563@aol.com • ParkerChiro.com Rhonda graduated from Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage and is certified in Myofascial Release (John F. Barnes approach), Thai Massage and pre-natal/postpartum massage (MotherMassage Technique). Additionally, Rhonda works with local sports teams in collaboration with Dr. Parker offering Sports Massage, Myofascial Release Therapy, Swedish Massage, Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Reiki and PreNatal Massage. See ad, back cover.

CHIROPRACTOR DR. DONNA COTY, DC 2471 Rte 11, LaFayette 315-677-0107

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55 Port Watson St, Cortland 607-753-1228 DRosieEdwards@yahoo.com The New Dharma Center at: InvigorationsWellness.com Comprehensive bodywork includes massage therapy, Reiki, integrated energy therapy and vortexhealing (Divine Energy Healing). Massage can improve circulation, lessen inflammation and swelling, increase range of motion and strengthen the immune system, plus can help relieve mental and physical fatigue.

JANET HANNA, LMT, NCBTMB 55 Port Watson St, Cortland 607-753-1228 The New Dharma Center at: 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 13.

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 Chiefs Baseball Team 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, back cover.

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, back cover.

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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 8 and 11.

COUNTRY STORE GLISSON’S RUSTIC STORE & BAKERY 260 E Lake Rd, DeRuyter 315-391-6832

Glisson’s Country Store and Bakery features a large variety of rustic and repurposed items to furnish and detail your dwelling. Their unique one-of-a-kind handmade rustic furniture and vintage industrial carts makes Glisson’s “a walk into the Adirondacks”. You’ll also find gently used furniture, children’s items and much more “home décor”. The bakery features fresh breads and cookies baked twice each weekend. Visit them on DeRuyter Lake, just 20 minutes from Manlius, Cazenovia & Cortland.

CREDIT UNION EMPOWER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 515 Erie Blvd W, Syracuse 315-477-2200 EmpowerFCU.com

Empower Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution that provides savings, loan and transaction services to its members. Simply by maintaining a minimum balance in an Empower Share Savings Account, one has a share in the credit union with all its benefits and privileges. As a “member-owner”, one is able to vote and maintain a lifetime membership despite job changes, relocation or retirement. A member’s immediate family is also eligible to join. See ad, page 3.

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 e c u r i t i e s o ff e r e d th r o u g h Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. See ad, page 2.

GARDEN CENTER CHUCK HAFNER’S FARMERS MARKET & GARDEN CENTER 7265 Buckley Rd, N Syracuse 315-458-2231 • ChuckHafner.com

Providing customers with a pleasant and rewarding shopping experience while maintaining superior levels of quality, selection and service. Delivering fresh and quality produce, plants and gardening equipment for over 75 years. Hafner’s nursery features 7 acres of walkways filled with nursery stock and variety.

GREEN BUILDING CALIWELL.COM Create a healthier home air environment by using a paint that inhibits mold, viruses and bacteria, without biocides, and keeps working for years. Caliwel contains no VOCs, is EPA approved and both preventive and remedial, and can even be used inside HVAC systems. See ad, page 8.

GREEN HOMES WINDOWS & DOORS

3903 Lafayette Rd, Ste 9, Jamesville 315-420-6142 • GreenHomesWindows.com In need of an upgrade or a simple solution to those drafty windows? Green Homes Windows & Doors makes either possible by providing quality renovation and home improvement services that will make your home feel like new again. Whether doing it yourself, or having the new windows and doors installed professionally, Green Homes Windows & Doors have the supplies and the services to get the job done right. See ad, page 6.

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 14.

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CORTLAND COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

MANLIUS YMCA

140 W Seneca St, Manlius 315-692-4777 Ycny.org/Manlius See ad, page 14.

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

OSWEGO YMCA

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

SKANEATELES YMCA & COMMUNITY CENTER

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

SOUTHWEST YMCA

4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse 315-498-2699 Ycny.org/Southwest See ad, page 14.

YMCA ARMORY

265 W 1st St, Oswego 315-342-6082 OswegoYmca.org

YMCA OF ITHACA & TOMPKINS COUNTY 50 Graham Rd W, Ithaca 607-257-0101 IthacaYmca.com

HEALTH FOOD STORE GREENSTAR NATURAL FOOD MARKET

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 31.

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 9.

HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER CROUSE HOSPITAL

736 Irving Ave, Syracuse 315-470-7582 • Crouse.org A private, not-for-profit hospital, Crouse Hospital is Central New York’s largest provider of maternity care services. Two surgery centers near the main hospital complex provide one of the longestrunning and largest ambulatory surgery programs in the U.S. Other specialties include cardiac care, surgical services, orthopedics, stroke care, oncology and the region’s only hospital-based chemical dependency treatment services. The hospital also operates the Crouse College of Nursing, providing critical nursing education to more than 280 students annually. See ad, page 31.

701 W Buffalo St, Ithaca 607-273-9392 GreenStar.coop

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 31.

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22 Tompkins St, Cortland 607-756-2893 CortlandYmca.org

EAST AREA FAMILY YMCA

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

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ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER

POOLS & SPAS ROYAL FIBERGLASS POOLS

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 2.

NATURAL DENTISTRY MCGRATH DENTAL CARING

Michael B. McGrath, DDS Velasko Professional Park, Syracuse 315-478-5719 • McGrathDental.com A different form of dentistry is at McGrath Dental Caring with a team that listens to concerns in order to best fit the care and treatment plans to the individual. Non-metal, mercury-free dentistry is offered in a relaxed and safe environment. Reactivity testing is available to assist patients when selecting dental materials. See ad, page 14.

513 New York 281, Tully 315-696-8600 RoyalFiberglassPoolsOfNY.com

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.

PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS LERNER CENTER

426 Eggers Hall, Syracuse 315-443-4526 LernerCenter.Syr.edu The Lerner Center applies the best practices of social marketing and science to create public health programs that are motivating and sustainable. The Center is a laboratory for the development of strategies that can be replicated in community and national prevention programs. Partnerships with citizens, students, researchers and public health professionals identify needs, develop programming and deploy collaborative initiatives. See ad, page 11.

RESTAURANTS

NONPROFIT

MOOSEWOOD RESTAURANT

INTERFAITH WORKS

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

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.

WOMEN TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES 305 Carlton Dr, Syracuse 315-446-1694 • WTB.org

An egalitarian community of women from many faith and cultural traditions. Nurturing mutual respect and understanding through programs, events and social interaction by sharing information about diverse beliefs, customs and practices. By working together to address common concerns in this post-9/11 world, the intent is to share personal and collective experiences with the wider community, to educate, and to serve.

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.

SCHOOL OF MASSAGE FINGER LAKES SCHOOL OF MASSAGE 1251 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca 607-272-9024 • Flsm.com

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 15.

A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition. ~William Arthur Ward

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SKIN CARE TREATMENTS NATURAL SKINCARE NAVIGATOR 315-430-0020 NaturalSkincareNavigator.com

DPL red light therapy is NASA technology that creates a healing environment in the body. Effective in firming skin, healing acne and other skin issues. Also, DPL therapy systems have proved to be effective in pain management.

SHARYN MADISON, MS, SCT 55 Port Watson St, Cortland 607-753-1228 The New Dharma Center at: 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.

SPIRITUAL DIALOGUE WISDOM HOUSE

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 23.

WELLNESS CENTERS LAKESIDE WELLNESS

645 W Cottage Ln, DeRuyter Office: 315-852-1114 • Cell: 508-332-8320 LakesideWellness.com Rhonda Hammond, MS in Natural Health and a Level IV Macrobiotic Counselor, is trained in Oriental Diagnosis to find the source of your symptoms and rebalance your health. Learn how to regain your energy and feel great, whether it is out-of-control cravings, a serious disease or the desire to empower yourself with the education to keep you and your family in the best health. Private consultations, cooking classes and beautiful Mediterranean meals available at a retreat setting on a pristine lake. Summer special: 50 percent off.

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