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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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14 HAPPILY COUPLED Creating Loving Relationships that Thrive by Judith Fertig

17 CONSCIOUS DATING Jill Crosby on Looking for Love Online by S. Alison Chabonais

18 WHEN YOUR

PET PASSES

A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing by Julianne Hale

YOUR WAY?

Obstacles Point the Path to Wholeness and Healing by Deborah Shouse

20 FITNESS FINDS

Locate the Best Workout Space for You by Debra Melani

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hen I was in grade school, we used to pass out penny be-my-valentine cards with shy smiles to all of our classmates on Valentine’s Day. The size of an index card, we simply signed our name, folded each in half and placed them in a tiny envelope to pass out in class (they’re still around, if a bit pricier). The important thing was to make sure that everyone got one, so as not to hurt anyone’s feelings. I loved the whole ritual—topped by the excitement of delivering a card to whichever boy I had a crush on that year. Valentine cards are still an innocent way to share our heart with someone we like without the risks of announcing our hopes, stumbling over words and getting rejected. As adults, we still don’t want our hearts trampled by thoughtlessness. How wondrous that the Internet now affords the chance to share a bit about ourselves with potential romantic interests through online dating sites. It’s almost as risk-free as handing out inclusive valentine cards. Plus, as our interview with Jill Crosby on “Conscious Dating” assures us, any past stigma of meeting online has dissolved into widespread acceptance. What fun! With the big-hearted love celebration of Valentine’s Day headlining February, we shine a special light on love in our Enlightened Relationships issue. Judith Fertig’s feature article, “Happily Coupled: Creating Loving Relationships that Work,” illustrates the value of consciously fostering deep connections with others. The couples she interviewed are happy to share their secrets to lasting love. “We were born to love,” observes author Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D. Our love applies not just to people, but to other beings as well, including our pets. If like me, you have been called upon sometime to euthanize an ailing beloved animal, I hope you find comfort and aid in Julianne Hale’s article, “When Your Pet Passes: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing.” Through all of life’s challenges, Natural Awakenings is here to help with a hand up to a light-filled tomorrow. To love in all its glorious expressions,

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he Center at Alternative Physical Therapy has added staff members Carol Kremer, an independent licensed acupuncturist with Kremer Acupuncture; Beth Burns, a licensed physical therapy assistant; and Trevor Hawks, a University of Toledo student entering the Ohio University physical therapy program in the fall. The Center provides one-on-one treatment to improve clients’ health. The Center’s Health and Wellness free lecture series is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. The topic on February 17 is Inflammation in Our Bodies: Causes and Prevention, with Dr. Gary Smith DC, DACNB, of the Chiro Neurology and Metabolic Center, in Toledo. Lisa Kelly, PT, CSCI, of The Center of Alternative Physical Therapy, will discuss Internal Body Alignment: Why It Makes A Difference, on March 10. Owner Lisa Kelly is offering a $15 coupon for a whole-body alignment and evaluation session during February and March to Natural Awakening readers. Location: 440 South Reynolds Rd., Ste. D, Toledo. For more information, call 419-578-4357.

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atural health classes are offered this winter through the Lifelong Learning Program at Monroe County Community College, taught by Certified Health Counselor Theresa Edmunds beginning February 12 through May. The classes will focus on real food, toxins to which we are exposing ourselves and regaining and protecting our health. Students will come away with an understanding of how food has changed and what real food is. Three new classes this semester are Natural Dental Care, Homeopathic Remedies and Use of Essential Oils for Health. Other classes include Heart Health, Protecting Yourself Against Cancer, Autism, ADHD and Food Allergies, GMOs, Boosting Your Immune System, Gluten-Free Living, Women’s Health, Sugar and Diabetes, Healthy Living in Today’s World and All Disease Starts in the Gut, among others. Search “Natural Awakenings”and download

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Abortion Support Group Resumes Meetings

ope & Healing, a support group for women affected by a past abortion, meets January through October at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Heartbeat of Toledo offices. The group is led by Connie Cameron, a nurse psychotherapist. “We welcome all to these meetings and they can join in at any time,” says Executive Director Pat Todak. “The meetings are completely confidential. You can come just to listen, to talk, or a bit of both.” Location: 4041 W. Sylvania, Ste. LL4, Toledo, across from Franklin Park Mall. For more information, call 419-241-9131.

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he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The free app, already downloaded by more than 40,000 iPhone users, is now available on the Android platform. Natural Awakenings makes staying in touch with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever. Find products, practitioners and services dedicated to healthy living, plus articles on the latest practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts with fresh perspectives and inspired ideas. New features include signing up for promotions, updates and newsletters, as well as convenient links to the Natural Awakenings website and webstore. Find a local magazine; a national directory of healthy, green businesses, resources and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish. “These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives wherever they are more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy living resources through this exclusive app is another way we can serve our users.” To download the free app, search for Natural Awakenings on Google Play or the Apple app store or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

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ackie Goff, of Oil UP Toledo!, is a Young Living educator, coach and distributor offering classes that include Essential Oils 101, Boost Your Immune System, Bye Bye Blues, Hello Happy and others. “Essential Oils are coming into the public awareness, and there are a lot of things to be learned before using them,” says Goff. She advises that very few essential oils are safe enough to be classified as therapeutic, and use of lower-grade oils can even be harmful. “My biggest concern is that people get a good education before they begin using essential oils.” An experienced trainer and public speaker, Goff became interested in essential oils when she was looking for alternatives to resolving her personal health concerns. With the first application of an essential oil blend to her shoulder, she received immediate and lasting relief of chronic pain. It has been months since she has taken any over-the-counter pain medications, and she no longer takes daily allergy tablets. For class information, call 419-304-8408 or email JGoffSylvania@aol.com.

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European Eco-Cooperation Linking Oceans and Human Health

EurOcean 2014, convened by the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the European Marine Board, the European Commission and three Italian partner institutions—the National Research Council, National Inter-university Consortium for Ocean Science and the National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics—has issued the first of 18 priorities cited in a declaration that adds momentum to a European Marine Board report, Linking Oceans and Human Health (Tinyurl.com/ OceansAndHealth). Participants identified four high-level policy goals: valuing the ocean; capitalizing on European leadership; advancing ocean knowledge; and breaking scientific barriers. Newly discovered toxic nanoparticles and swelling micro-plastic marine pollution, with concerns emerging about higher seawater temperatures incubating chemical carcinogens, pose several new perils to human health. Jan Mees, chair of the European Marine Board, states, “To truly progress our knowledge, European scientists across a broad range of disciplines and domains must make a quantum leap towards holistic approaches and integrated research on a scale that will help us to much better understand, protect, manage and sustainably exploit the seas and oceans that surround us. This is a grand challenge; not just in Europe, but for human society as a whole.” Source: Eurocean2014.eu

Potent Promises

Climate Change Pledges Predict Progress President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping have both made ambitious pledges to combat climate change. Jinping pledged that China’s CO2 emissions would peak around 2030; the first time that Beijing has set such a target. Obama promised that by 2025, the U.S. will have reduced its emissions by 23 to 26 percent from 2005 levels, twice as much as Washington had previously offered. The carbon emission deal that has been reached between China and the United States is a promising breakthrough. The world’s biggest economies account for one-third of the planet’s emissions, so their initiative should help persuade other countries to reach a global emissions agreement at a United Nations climate summit next year in Paris. President Obama faces opposition in the Republican-controlled Congress, although aides say he can act unilaterally. Moreover, rapidly evolving energy conditions in the United States, from the increased supply of natural gas to the expansion of renewable energies, will ease the pain of carbon cuts. 8

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GMO Pushback Hawaii Lobbies for Anti-GMO Laws

The Aloha State enjoys a year-round growing season, with multiple harvests annually. Last year, the Hawaiian island of Kauai passed genetically modified organism (GMO) farming restrictions, but they were overturned in court. Now, Maui County, which includes the Hawaiian islands of Maui, Lanai and Molokai, has approved a moratorium on the cultivation of genetically modified crops. The majority of Monsanto’s GMO corn seed sold to farmers in Argentina, Brazil and the U.S. comes from its Maui operation. If the law stands, Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences, another biotech firm with operations in Maui County, will need to seek alternatives. Lawsuits have already been filed by both opponents of the ban and proponents that want rigorous enforcement built in. Michael Lilly, former attorney general of Hawaii, expects the new law to be struck down like the previous Kauai attempt on grounds that state law supersedes it, although appeals in that case are underway. Meanwhile, an injunction has stalled the whole process. The message from anti-GMO forces is that although giant firms have deep pockets and many options, staunch determination to stem the tide of GMO crops worldwide may eventually bear the sweet fruit of victory. Source: Grist

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Satisfaction with Friendship is Hard to Come By

Four Hearts Mac Worthington Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, cover artist Mac Worthington cites a number of powerful influences on his bold art, from a creative upbringing to his experiences in the military. Worthington’s father, John “Jack” Worthington, was well-known for his bronze sculptures; specifically, busts of movie stars and sports figures in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in Canton. His mother, Marion Worthington, was skilled in enameling and silver work. Serving in the jungles of Vietnam at age 19, Worthington interpreted the emotive experiences of war into powerful expressions of art, further influenced by the music of the 1960s. A self-taught welder, Worthington uses steel, iron and aluminum to create massive outdoor sculptures. Worthington has participated in more than 100 exhibits across the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain and Germany. He maintains a prominent gallery in the arts district of Columbus, Ohio, as well as a sculpture park at his private estate in rural Delaware County. View the artist’s portfolio at MacWorthington.com.

study conducted by Edge Research and Sea Change Strategies found that less than a quarter of Americans are fully satisfied with their friendships, and almost two-thirds lack confidence in even their closest friends. Seniors (70 and over) and millennials/Gen Ys (16 to 34) are more likely to be extremely satisfied than Gen X-ers (35 to 49) or baby boomers (50 to 69), indicating the existence of a midlife friendship slump. The research was based on a self-reported survey of 1,016 Americans ages 16 and up. Across all demographics, people that report they have more close friends feel happier and are more fulfilled than those that say they have few or no friends. The majority also prefer deeper friendships with fewer friends over just having more friends. Qualities that most people look for in friends are loyalty, honesty, goodness and reliability in a crisis. Among the attributes considered least important are similar political or religious views and physical attractiveness, which ranked last. The use of social media appears unrelated to the number or quality of friendships or overall friendship satisfaction. People that attend religious services at least once a week are twice as likely to be completely satisfied with their friendships than those that rarely or never attend such services. The researchers concluded, “Those seeking more fulfillment from their friendships should invest disproportionate time and energy in the relationships they consider close.”

Marriage is Good for the Heart

esearch from the New York University School of Medicine found that married people have significantly less cardiovascular disease (CVD) than those that are divorced, widowed or otherwise single. The study used data on the rates of CVD from the health surveys of more than 3.5 million men and women collected at 20,000 U.S. medical centers. Married people under 50 had 12 percent lower incidence of heart disease than single people. Married couples between 51 and 60 years old had a 7 percent lower risk, while those over 60 had a 4 percent lower risk. The results were presented at the 2014 scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology. Researcher and cardiologist Jeffrey Berger recommends that doctors show increased diligence for single patients: “If one of my patients is recently widowed or divorced, I’m increasingly vigilant about examining them for signs of any type of cardiovascular disease and depression,” he says. natural awakenings

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Mind-Body Therapies Stimulate the Immune System

LARGE STUDY EXPANDS VIEW OF SODIUM INTAKE

ietary Guidelines for Americans, published by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, recommends that people 50 years old and younger keep their sodium intake lower than 2,300 milligrams (mg) per day, while those over 50 keep sodium ingestion below 1,500 mg. However, a large international study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals a different story. Measuring levels of sodium and potassium excreted in the urine of 101,945 people between 35 and 70 years old from 17 low, middle and high-income countries, Canadian scientists found that consuming less than 3,000 mg of sodium per day was associated with a 77 percent increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Consuming between 3,000 and 6,000 mg of sodium daily was linked to lower risks of both cardiovascular disease and earlier mortality, while consuming more than 7,000 mg daily was associated with a 54 percent increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. The researchers added that current guidelines for sodium consumption have been based upon shorter studies that showed only modest results. They also determined that daily consumption of 1,500-plus mg of potassium related to a significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and earlier mortality. Consuming less than 1,500 mg was linked to increased risk.

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large statistical analysis of multiple studies on body-mind therapies such as meditation, tai chi, qigong and yoga found that the practices effectively reduce inflammation and show promise in modulating the immune system. Scientists at the Tufts University School of Medicine analyzed the results of 34 controlled scientific studies that collectively assessed 2,219 people. Each study involved the use of at least one mind-body practice for between seven and 16 weeks and measured immune system health using multiple biological markers. Eighteen of the studies specifically examined inflammation factors, while seven evaluated antiviral-related immunity. Nine of the studies measured C-reactive protein (CRP) levels—an indicator of cardiovascular-related inflammation. The analysis revealed that mind-body therapies reduced CRP levels in subjects with high risk factors for cancer, diabetes, depression and cardiovascular disease. The scientists added that some of the research suggested that mind-body therapy may also increase immunity against viral infections.

Calcium and Vitamin D May Help Prevent Dental Decay

study from Argentina’s Buenos Aires University has linked dental caries to low levels of calcium and vitamin D. Dental status and caries risk were assessed by determining the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth, the amount of plaque and the sugar intake of 106 women of the average age of 24. Calcium levels were deficient among nearly 60 percent of the women, 70 percent had low blood levels of vitamin D, 72 percent consumed soft drinks daily and all of them presented gingivitis (gum disease). The third with the highest caries scores and decayed or missing teeth had significantly lower calcium intake and vitamin D levels and significantly higher intake of protein and soft drinks, plus significantly higher plaque and sugar intake compared with the rest of the women. The researchers concluded that low calcium intake is associated with a high risk of dental caries and a greater severity of oral disease. “Adequate nutritional status of calcium and vitamin D could be an additional factor that may help preserve good oral health,” they state.

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Greenwashing Conundrum Biodegradable Plastic Bags Are a Hoax

In 2010, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed recommendations for environmental marketing claims. The agency has sent warning letters to 15 marketers informing them that their claims may be deceptive, and requested more scientific evidence that plastic bags labeled as biodegradable, or “oxodegradable”, implying the bag will break down in time when exposed to oxygen, were true to the claim. Because many bags are dumped in the low-oxygen environment of a landfill, the FTC considers those advertised benefits as dubious. Joseph Greene, a professor at California State University, Chico, points out that oxodegradable should be amended to “oxofragmentable” to be more accurate, because the plastics just break into smaller and smaller pieces. Chemically, they don’t break down into anything less hazardous. In fact, if these plastic bags disintegrate in the ocean, the fragments will be about the right size for sea creatures to mistake them for plankton. Source: Rabble.ca

Portable Feast

Guess Who’s Delivering Dinner A new service called Plated (Plated.com) is providing households the ability to prepare a fresh, homemade dinner without having to think about menu planning or grocery shopping. The ingredients arrive at the door in a biodegradable box, pre-portioned and ready to cook in 30 minutes. Customers browse a rotating menu of chefdesigned recipes on the Plated website and select their favorites each week, add the number of plates to the shopping cart and set a delivery date. For the price of subscription to the service, they receive a box with perfectly portioned ingredients and detailed cooking instructions. Based in New York City, Plated delivers its subscription boxes to 47 states, with plans to further expand in the next year.

Living Together

2014 Global Peace Index The world has become less peaceful over the last seven years, according to the 2014 Global Peace Index. It measures peace in 162 countries according to 22 indicators that gauge both the absence and fear of violence. This is the seventh year the index has been produced. Results from the 2014 Global Peace Index show that since 2008, 111 countries have deteriorated in levels of peace, while 51 increased. Europe retains its position as the most peaceful region, with 14 of the top 20 most peaceful countries. The world has become significantly less peaceful over the last year, mainly due to a rise in terrorist activity, conflicts being fought, and refugees and other displaced people. As for the human toll, 500 million people live in countries at risk of instability and conflict, 200 million of whom live below the poverty line. The global economic impact of violence reached $9.8 trillion last year, equal to twice the total gross domestic product of Africa. Visit VisionOfHumanity.org to explore the interactive peace map and download the report. Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/GlobalPeaceVideo.

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Forward Leap

Batteries that Last 1,000 Years A group of Swedish researchers has discovered an unconventional way to give new life to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which power everything from iPhones to electric cars, using pine resin and alfalfa seeds. The researchers plan to take up to two years to improve the chemistry of the product, and claim that the recycled batteries could last up to 1,000 years, according to researcher David Brandell. It has been estimated that demand for the batteries from automobile manufacturers could explode up to 400 percent in the next six years. The researchers see the technology as a global antidote to current methods for recycling manufactured Li-ion batteries that are energy-intensive and require toxic materials to manufacture. Source: EnvironmentGuru.com 12

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When Chicago University psychologists surveyed 20,000 people that were married between 2005 and 2012, they found that a third had met online. Half of them met through Internet dating, the rest via chat rooms and social networking sites. Of all the couples still married, those that met online rated themselves happier.

therapybrief Acupuncture for Stress, Anxiety and Depression

Stress is part of everyday life and helps us to prioritize events. For example, is it more important to pick berries or run from the tiger that just appeared? Anxiety, on the other hand, is a foreboding feeling about a situation or an anticipated future event. For example, we might react to being inside small rooms or meeting with the boss in the afternoon in a way that is inappropriate to the situation. If stress and anxiety are experienced for a long time without relief, the brain can develop a broken feedback loop that leads to an inability to think, function or become motivated to take action. This kind of depression can leave us with chronic feelings of hopelessness and despair. Dr. Hugh MacPherson, of the University of York, in the UK, took 755 people diagnosed with moderate to severe depression and divided them into three random groups. One group received acupuncture, the second group received professional counseling and the third group received standard drug care. The patient group receiving acupuncture fared best. Their average depression rating dropped from moderate/severe to mild, while those that received counseling dropped from moderate/severe to the lower end of the moderate depression scale. The group not receiving either acupuncture or counseling saw their average depression score drop from moderate/severe depression to moderate depression.

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Happily Coupled Creating Loving Relationships that Thrive by Judith Fertig

“To be fully seen by somebody… and be loved anyhow— this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert

t the conclusion of her bestselling memoir, Eat Pray Love, author Elizabeth Gilbert had fallen in love with Jose Nunes (called Felipe in the book), a Brazilian living in Indonesia. The divorced Gilbert, reluctant to have her heart broken again, had vowed never to remarry… yet ultimately changed her mind when U.S. immigration law presented her with multiple choices: marry so they could live together in this country, stay single and live as ex-pat partners or say goodbye to Nunes. Gilbert chose a marital partnership that suits the shared life they want: honest and, after years of travel, settled in one place. She says, “For the first time in my life, living in a small town with

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a lovely husband in an old house with a big garden and several pets, I feel absolutely rooted in a way I have never experienced before and never would have imagined even desiring. But it is what we want—at least for now—and we’re relishing that stability.” Gilbert records the process of going from two global wanderers falling in love to a married couple sharing domestic chores in her follow-up memoir, Committed: A Love Story.

Love Science

The spark that ignites such a partnership is love, which is “primarily about connection,” says Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., a positivity expert and author of Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion

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Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become. “It’s vital to our health and happiness, affecting our brains and bodies at the cellular level. “We were born to love,” emphasizes Fredrickson, who also serves as a psychology professor and director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “The evidence comes from research that shows how our brain and nervous system are designed to enhance our chances of experiencing it.” When we share positive emotions with another person, experience a synchrony between their biochemistry and behaviors and ours, plus exhibit mutual care, love can bloom, whether we stay happily single or decide to pursue a committed relationship. She calls this triple-action sequence “positivity resonance”. Love, she observes, is less a smooth, solid path than momentary experiences of connection.

Making Love Last

The more areas of connection we have with our partners, the more opportunities we have to positively resonate every day, adds Frederickson. Thomas G. Plante, Ph.D., a psychology professor at California’s Santa Clara University and adjunct clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine, agrees. “Long-term relationships, like marriages, are partnerships in living,” according to Plante. “The vast majority of the time couples are together they’re not having hot sex, but are sharing a practical day-to-day life together.” Shared activities aren’t always exciting or glamorous. Raising children, working, managing a home, cooking and cleaning, shopping, being with friends and family and the rest of regular daily living is where the rubber meets the road in relationship satisfaction, observes Plante. “If couples aren’t compatible in these areas, then the connection and attraction will inevitably atrophy, tensions emerge and too often, relationships fracture and fall apart.” Compatibility means different things to different people, and requirements can change as individuals in a

romantic partnership change over time. Compatibility also means agreement that the relationship is worth the effort to nurture and sustain it.

Partnering Life’s Dance

Five couples in different stages of loving partnerships share how they make their special relationships work. The key to them all is shared values. Doing everything together. For newlyweds Drs. Josh and Chelsea Axe, of Nashville, Tennessee, a mutual commitment to vigorous wellness and physical fitness keeps them together. Says Josh, “The healthy lifestyle I have chosen to live is so important that I need someone who is able to not just agree, but also partner with me.” Married in 2012, the two chiropractic physicians went on to co-found the BurstFIT interval training program and meld their professional, as well as personal, lives. Chelsea notes, “There is truth to the phrase, ‘Couples that sweat together, stay together.’ When working out together, you share a specific energy you create while pushing yourself to your mental and physical limits. You have your partner right there doing it alongside you, knowing they’re supporting you; so when you each break through a mental or physical barrier in your workout, you step over together into a strength and confidence that carries over into your marriage. Being a part of each other’s goals and the struggles to reach them unifies us.” Remarks Josh, “I feel like we can both be successful individually, but

“Seventy-five to 80 percent of all chemistry evaporates within six to eight months unless the relationship is significantly undergirded by deeper and more durable compatibility.” ~Neil Clark Warren when we’re a team, the outcome is synergistic.” Chelsea adds, “It’s never a mindset of ‘me.’ It’s always ‘us.’” Balancing work and play. Barbara and Bob Unell, of Leawood, Kansas, dated as teenagers, went their separate ways in college and then found each other again in their early 20s. “We went on a blind date in 1968 and both belted out songs on the car radio,” recalls Barbara. “I thought he had a great sense of humor and was fun to be with. All these years later, it feels like we’re still dating. We’re crazy about each other.” Both Barbara and Bob describe themselves as enthusiastic, playful, entrepreneurial, altruistic and geared toward creative projects, whether undertaken together or separately. “We’re both, ‘Let’s try this,’ sort of people,” says Barbara with a laugh. When the Unells had twins, now grown, they realized there was no national publication addressing how to parent multiples, so they launched Twins magazine in 1984. Bob founded and managed an advertising agency while Barbara wrote bestselling parenting books, but the whole family traveled together on her speaking engagements. In response to becoming a breast cancer survivor, Barbara founded the nonprofit Back in the Swing in 2000 to support survivorship care at cancer centers. When they needed additional staff, Bob joined the team in 2009. One of the biggest things that Barbara has learned from Bob is, “You can make work fun.” “Although we come from different backgrounds, Bob and I know the power of mutual respect, trust and kindness,” reflects Barbara. “Part of our

Conscious Compatibility

eil Clark Warren, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and co-founder of the eHarmony relationship website, believes there are at least 29 personality dimensions—such as anger management skills, intelligence, feelings about children, energy and ambition—that comprise who we are and play a role in maintaining a relationship. Key personality dimensions include interests and activities, guiding principles and philosophies, expressions of emotional experience, tendencies toward togetherness and separateness, goals and familial and other relationships. Warren suggests categorizing desired qualities in a mate into three lists: non-negotiables, qualities that are top priority and deal breakers; semi-negotiables that are important, yet flexible secondary priorities; and negotiables that are subject to tradeoffs for more important qualities.

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connection is that we “Marriages based on respect we have for have shared history each other and our a mutual desire to and never take each work is instrumental other for granted.” serve and inspire grow in our relationship.” Making long “We often continually in richness joke about the distance work. Lisa Ekus, who runs the fulland beauty, and are North/South, fast/ service culinary talent slow cultural differa benediction to all agency The Lisa Ekus ence,” Ekus notes. Group, in Hatfield, who know of them.” “I’m more spontaneMassachusetts, had ous; Virginia is more been married twice thoughtful in her ~ Meher Baba and already raised her responses. I tend to two children when she move fast and focus met Atlanta Chef Virginia Willis. They on checking off items, while Virginia got to know each other through culiis more about the journey and being nary events and to their surprise, fell in the moment. It often makes us each in love. Over the past six years they’ve take stock and consider what we’re evolved a relationship that works doing and saying.” for them—keeping a deep personal They make the geographic separaconnection, but maintaining separate tion work despite its inherent longresidences. distance complications via consistent Cookbook author Willis gardens, communication, saying good morning develops recipes and writes for her Food and good night every day by phone Network blog, “Down Home Comfort,” and texting often. They hold regular at Ekus’ New England compound in agent/author meetings to make profesthe summers; Ekus travels to the South sional plans and personal calendar during cold months. They also meet up meetings at least weekly, recognizing as often as they can at conferences, food and respecting what is important to and wine festivals and other events dureach of them. ing the rest of the year. Bridging the age gap. Karen “We are both smart, profesand Dick Eagle, from St. Louis, Missional women who love what we do, souri, are 16 years apart in age, but have strong ethics and a high level are close in the ways that count. Both of self-expectation in how we work,” are strong-minded and still vie to get says Ekus. “We are also best friends their own way even after 30 years of and work together professionally. The marriage. “We argue over the stupidest

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things, and then resolve our disagreements and realize how good we have it,” says Karen. What first attracted them to each other—and keeps them together—is a love of playful fun and good times with friends. Karen remarks, “I knew Dick was ‘the one’ when he jumped flat-footed over a wingback chair at a friend’s house. That showed me that he was young at heart.” Making ends meet. Eleven years ago, when family therapist Susan Franklin lost her husband, Michael, a university college professor, she felt bereft and overwhelmed. The pair had owned a country property near Cleveland, Ohio, where they boarded horses. Susan realized, “I couldn’t keep up with everything on my own,” and Jake Marshall, a musician friend of Michael’s, offered to help. Over time, Susan and Jake became close, and they now live together. Although Jake is a great supporter in many ways, he’s not in a position to help financially. Susan depends on her late husband’s insurance and pension benefits, which she would lose if she remarries. “Jake is so laid back and easy to be with, I can relax,” says Susan. Michael, on the other hand, always seemed to fill a room. Jake helps Susan with chores around the property and she is always there cheering him on from the front row when he performs at local venues.

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Working out as a couple, sharing a creative project or making a gourmet meal together can do more than keep partners feeling connected. Shared activities also keep the positive experiences ongoing and resonating. “That special bond and the commitments people often build around it are the products of love, the results of the many smaller moments in which love infuses you,” maintains Fredrickson. Such moments not only accumulate, but can also be stored in memory and banked to feed a relationship during the tougher times. “Love is something we should recultivate every day,” she says. A loving partnership is always a work in progress. Judith Fertig is a freelance writer from Overland Park, KS.

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Conscious Dating Jill Crosby on Looking for Love Online by S. Alison Chabonais

ill Crosby, owner and founder of the Conscious Dating Network, has focused on spiritual development and meditation for more than 30 years. Working as a director for the granddaddy of the original onsite photo/video dating companies, which included interviewing 6,000-plus singles, sparked a desire to create a venue for spiritually conscious singles to meet. So, 15 years ago, she created her flagship online dating site, SpiritualSingles.com. NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com, launched two years ago as part of the network, shares the same database of members as SpiritualSingles.com and many affiliated conscious dating sites in the network. Today, the Conscious Dating Network is the largest of its kind. From Mount Shasta, California, Crosby leads a team of specialists that care for members’ needs and provide a loving, inspiring site for singles to meet their beloveds.

How has online dating continued to evolve and what trends do you see now? The stigma about meeting someone online has completely dissolved as success stories have become so common. It’s like shopping online—you can look at many different varieties and styles to find exactly what you are looking for, rather than physically searching store after store hoping to find something you like. Technology has made a tremendous difference in price, accessibility and reach. Today, members post selfies as headshots, shoot their own videos and can access potential matches anywhere in the world.

I used to think longdistance relationships didn’t stand a chance. However, with Skype and a willingness to relocate, many of our success stories start as longdistance connections. Video chatting is a great way to assess common values and get to know someone on a deep level before traveling to meet in person.

What distinguishes conscious dating sites like Natural AwakeningsSingles.com from mainstream sites? Natural Awakenings Singles is a niche dating site for those that are conscious, spiritual and green. Singles with specific interests, passions and lifestyles usually prefer niche dating sites because they allow for more targeted search results, provided that the member database is large enough. Our database of more than 90,000 members globally is considered large for a niche. Mainstream sites may have more members; however, they require far more time and effort in sorting through profiles to find those with whom we might have something in common. Natural Awakenings Singles is also much more generous than conventional pay models, in that free members can read and reply to personal messages and live instant messages sent from subscribing members. Most mainstream sites make members pay to read and reply to messages. Our primary goal is for our singles to become couples—to facilitate the tremendous amount of success our members experience, we do many things differently.

Yes, our members usually connect on a deeper, “soul-to-soul” level and tend to understand that chemistry comes in all shapes and sizes. Our success story couples oftentimes have the feeling that they are destined to be together. We encourage members to listen to their inner guidance in regard to whom to contact, be grateful in advance and stay in their divine flow. When members tune in and act from this space, miracles happen. Many of our “destined” couples go on to do amazing projects together, like opening retreat centers, writing books, facilitating workshops, starting intentional communities, creating nonprofit organizations and other beautiful ventures that neither of them would have necessarily done alone. The power of two seems to be exponentially greater.

What have proved to be your all-time favorite tips for online dating success? By healing past traumas, loving and forgiving ourselves, and embodying our divine presence as much as possible, deep-seated feelings of unworthiness fall away and we emanate our true radiance, thus magnetizing a partner equally empowered and awake. When we are in a place of personal power, there is no being shy or procrastinating. Imagine how it would be once you have met the love of your life, and focus on those feelings while browsing and reading profiles. When you notice a strong inner nudge to contact someone, do it. If it’s not mutual, that’s OK; don’t take it personally. That’s part of the beauty of online dating; the pool is large, and when the feeling and knowingness is mutual, you might just be starting a life together. “In-joy” the process, be positive and choose to make it a fun adventure! Joining NaturalAwakeningSingles. com includes access to all members of all the Conscious Dating Network sites. S. Alison Chabonais is the national content editor for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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When Your Pet Passes A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing

by Julianne Hale

pet’s love is extraordinary because it is unconditional. It doesn’t have expectations, pass judgment or try to leverage guilt. It is rich in loyalty, trust and adoration. Domestic pets provide warmth, companionship and love, as well as purpose, fun and conversational gambits for family members. For lonely hearts, they are a lifeline, providing a physical, emotional and spiritual connection to life that may prove critical to survival and happiness. Loving pets seem like an endless source of happiness while with us, but few outlive their owners. Loss is as much a part of having a pet as potty training and vaccinations. For some, the loss of a dog or cat is debilitating and the grieving process can take months.

Rev. Gary Kowalski, author of Goodbye, Friend and a Unitarian Universalist minister in Santa Fe, New Mexico, contends that the depth of the relationship that we develop with pets emerges from the time we spend with them every day—exercising, feeding, grooming and even sleeping with them. The relationship is pure and uncomplicated, and the pain of separation can be especially intense and profound. The challenge of pet loss is often complicated by the difficult decision to euthanize an aged or suffering animal. “One of the hardest things about having a dog is that sometimes you have to decide to end its life,” says Jon Katz, of upstate New York, a New York Times bestselling author of many books about

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dogs, including Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die. “Our job as pet owners is to be an advocate for our pets, making sure they do not suffer. Don’t poison the joy that you shared with your pet with guilt over your decisions,” he says. Katz recommends taking photos of pets and making intentional memories in the time leading up to parting to encourage closure. The same kind of rituals we use to honor and say goodbye to other family members can likewise help ease the pain of a pet’s passing. Owners can gather with loved ones and friends to celebrate the life of their pet with a burial ceremony or memorial. Kowalski likes adding meaningful words. His book includes a variety of readings that pet owners can use in their rituals taken from poems, literature, the Bible and other sacred texts. When a human friend or family member dies, compassion and empathy flows from everyone we meet, but many may not be aware of, or understand, the depth of grief associated with a pet’s death. “Some people feel embarrassed or don’t understand that mourning a deceased pet is a normal process,” explains Julia Harris, a pet bereavement counselor from Ellijay, Georgia, and author of Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide. Support is essential during times of grief, and it can be difficult to find an understanding friend to discuss it with. Several online communities are devoted to providing support. An Internet search of “pet loss support” yields a wealth of online resources. In the same way that the belief in an afterlife comforts people of many faith traditions when a person passes, the possibility of the same destiny for pets can offer comfort. “Perhaps one of the most common questions I am asked is whether or not animals have a soul,” explains Harris. “I encourage people to know that the soul, like love, is eternal. It leaves the physical body, but the loving relationship continues.” While there’s no standard timeline for the grieving process, it’s important to keep perspective. Excessive grief can lead to depression. “If the grief is interfering with life and your work, then you may need to seek professional help,” advises Katz. Not even a parent is capable of

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or many children, the loss of a beloved pet is their first exposure to death, and age-appropriate honesty is the best policy for helping them through this difficult time. Rev. Gary Kowalski advises parents and caregivers to reassure kids that the death of an animal is not something they have to fear, and let them know that the animal is not in pain, is not sleeping and is in a peaceful place. He cautions parents against speaking euphemistically about death to young children. Involving children in the planning of a memorial service for a pet can be therapeutic. Let them talk openly about their favorite memories together and their sadness. Bereavement counselor Julia Harris encourages parents to share stories from their faith traditions that address afterlife. “These stories can help your child best understand that God continues to watch over their pet,” she contends. “This provides a sense of security that the pet is safe and remains with your child in spirit and memory.”

providing the purely unconditional love we receive from pets. Kowalski views it as a sacred connection, observing that through the unconditional love and acceptance that we receive from our pets, we get a little glimpse of what God’s love must look like. Julianne Hale is a writer and editor for Natural Awakenings and blogs about family life at AnotherGrayHair. WordPress.com.

are your shoulders tight; do you feel a fist in your solar plexus or an elephant sitting on your chest? These are indications that you’re aligned with some struggle. By softening and breathing into the tight places, you can open into life and better align with ease and grace.

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What’s in Your Way? Obstacles Point the Path to Wholeness and Healing by Deborah Shouse

ince childhood, Mary O’Malley always thought that something bad was about to happen and experienced a continuous dread that gnawed her insides. Over the years, she tried to eat, drink and medicate away the anxious feelings plaguing her, and sought help from group therapy, hypnotherapy and psychiatrists. Then in 1972, in her late 20s, O’Malley attended a yoga workshop that helped advance her quest to let go of struggles and embrace life. Later, when she met Stephen Levine, whose teaching is influenced by Buddhism, he conveyed, “There’s nothing in you that needs to be fixed,” and invited her to view her own issues with curiosity and compassion. The transformational insights learned along her journey shared in her book, What’s In the Way Is the Way, include simple tools for those that need to move beyond struggles to live in the present with more peace, ease and joy.

Train as a Tightness Detective

Ask this internal question when feeling stressed: “In what aspect of life am I holding on for dear life?” Is your breath short,

Whenever O’Malley experienced inner gnawing, she tuned into her body and inquired about the dread: “How big is it and how deep does it go? Does it have a flavor?” The more she questioned, the more curiosity and attention she brought to the emotion and the freer she felt.

Turn Curiosity into Compassion

O’Malley learned to more accurately self-report her feelings. Instead of, “I am afraid,” she learned to assess; “Dread is here.” Then she cultivated compassion, treating the dread as her friend signaling the need for a solution. She acknowledged and listened to the stricken and paralyzed parts of herself, knowing they were separating her from joy because they needed to be heard and understood.

Step Outside Struggle to Embrace Humility

O’Malley believes that struggle is humanity’s core compulsion. We develop a story about the difficulty of life and heroically fight against myriad injustices. Yet making a U-turn in perspective to see them as challenges is tailor-made to help us recognize and achieve separation from our individual struggles in favor of a better way of experiencing life. “The dictionary misses the full meaning when it defines humility as ‘lowliness, meekness, submissiveness,’” O’Malley believes. “True humility is a state of great availability, and from this kind of openness we can reconnect with the joy of being fully alive.” She now discovers gifts embedded in every single challenge. Deborah Shouse blogs at Deborah ShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

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Clue #3: Gym rat or newbie? A fitness facility that costs pennies a day might seem like an obvious choice, but not if our fitness level and knowledge are near zero. “A lot of people don’t know what to do in a gym,” observes White, who owns personal training studios in Virginia. “We’re especially for those who want their hands held or want to see results fast.” Niche studios focused on modalities from kick boxing to dance therapy can offer added guidance. DeSimone notes that other reputable facilities will likewise have accredited trainers, often at a low cost. Larger facilities also may offer more options for a newbie to try out before settling on what they like, she says.

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ix years ago, Sherry Salmons, of Oak Ridge, Illinois, was perplexed by her “glowing, smiling, energetic” neighbor that worked full time while raising three young children, yet never seemed drained. Finally, she asked: “What’s your secret?” The answer was a life-changing visit by Salmons to a nearby holistic fitness studio. Lucking into good recommendations can whittle down the multitude of choices available at 32,000 U.S. health clubs and studios, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association. With the dual trends of niche studios and low-cost fitness centers fueling a diverse burst in workout options, club-seekers should apply their sleuthing skills before de20

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ciding on something that can prove so pivotal to their health. Clue #1: Location and hours. If a facility isn’t near home or work, people won’t go, says Jim White, an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) health fitness specialist, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. “Our time is so valuable that going to the gym can’t be a hassle.” Check online and list nearby facilities and hours, scratching off any that aren’t open at convenient times. Clue #2: Know what you need. Some people have absolute necessities for fitness success. “For instance, avid swimmers need a pool,” says Grace DeSimone, an ACSM personal trainer in

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Clue #4: Take a test drive. Make use of trial periods and guest passes. “Get a feel for the culture,” says Chris Freytag, spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise and a personal trainer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “People are more likely to stay motivated in an environment that inspires them and with people that motivate them,” Freytag says. During on-site visits, do we feel at home among kindred spirits our own age? Is the facility clean and secure? Clue #5: Look at the equipment. If the gym doesn’t have the equipment we want to use, whether it’s Pilates or TRX equipment, free weights or Kettlebells, then move on. A gym worth joining will have plenty of up-to-date equipment that follows the latest fitness trends and works properly, says White. Clue #6: Investigate the staff. Checking out the staff is key for those seeking specialized guidance, such as yoga, martial arts or personal training. Look for trainers and instructors available to help that are certified by a reputable program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. Investigating key employees’ backgrounds, including acupuncturists and massage therapists, is crucial.

Clue #7: Sign with caution. Avoid signing long-term, complicated contracts, which are rare these days, DeSimone counsels. “Don’t be overwhelmed by a high-pressured sales pitch; just stand your ground, because those people are at your service.” White recommends making sure the price includes expected services; feel free to negotiate, especially with initial fees. Understand all policies, especially cancellation clauses, and use a credit card, which is easier to correct if problems arise, adds DeSimone. Although Salmons was lucky, with her neighbor’s recommendation leading her to her perfect studio, people should investigate to find their ideal fit. “It starts when you walk in the door,” Salmons says about her attraction to The Balance Fitness Studio. “The space is open, exposed and it’s got this very clean, feng shui energy.” Not a traditional, iron-pumping, music-blasting gym fan, Salmons prefers Pilates, but participates in all of the studio’s offerings, including massage, acupuncture and nutrition classes. While finding the right club has boosted her fitness level, she notes that the real magic has come in the form of revitalized energy. “It’s changed me in all aspects of my life. When I leave, I feel mentally focused, emotionally balanced and refreshed. It’s kind of transformational.” Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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Eco Feng Shui Tips to Bring More Positive Energy into Your Home by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

hen we’re hungry for change, we may feel the impulse to spruce up our living spaces. Rooms that feel cluttered, drab and unappealing drag on our energy. Applying the basic inspired tenets of the ancient Chinese art and science of feng shui can transform and re-energize any space, improving the way we feel. Translated as “wind and water,” feng shui—which has been creating healthy and harmonious environments since its origins 3,000 years

ago—can activate our rethinking the arrangement, uses and tone of each room while bringing beneficial green changes home.

Feng Shui Basics When considering how to apply feng shui principles, it helps to have a trained practitioner make a map, or bagua, analyzing how energy, or chi, moves through a building. They will determine ways to help chi flow and

“Bringing natural elements into a space will aid the circulation of chi, help achieve a balance and yield an indoor environment of peace and calm,” says feng shui practitioner Maureen Calamia, owner of Luminous Spaces, in St. James, New York. Feng shui categorizes the natural elements as water, metal, fire, earth and wood, reflected in items like stones, plants and water features, as well as art and wall decorations and paint colors. Filling a home with living plants is favored by many feng shui experts. “Surround yourself with green plants, including cuttings from the yard,” advises Debra Duneier, a feng shui master practitioner, certified eco-designer and author of EcoChi: Designing the Human Experience, in New York City. “They bring energy and life force into your home, while also filtering the air you breathe.” If adding plants isn’t feasible, she recommends picking up some fresh flowers each week. Remember to change the water every day and dispose of the flowers at the first sign of wilting (dying flowers bring negative energy).

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When seeking out the cleanest, greenest options, pay special attention to: Cleaning products. Safely discard toxic cleaning chemicals by taking them to hazardous waste pickup sites. Many household jobs can be done with vinegar and baking soda. Paint. Revisions in wall, trim and furniture colors quickly freshen a room and bring new energy, especially when they align with Earth’s natural elements. Avoid conventional paint, which contains dangerous volatile organic compounds (VOC) that off-gas into the air. Look for widely available zero-VOC brands. Other options include displaying art or colorful wall hangings. Flooring. Many toxins lurk in conventional carpeting and adhesives used to lay wood or tile floors. Look for natural wool rugs, reclaimed wood and zero-VOC floor adhesives. Preserve resources and alter the energy in a space by repurposing reclaimed materials for rehab projects. For good feng shui, smudging with dried sage cleanses any negative energy leftover from previous owners. Furnishings and fabrics. Mainstream furniture is typically treated with toxic flame retardant, so always ask how furniture has been treated before purchasing. Seek out nontoxic and natural materials like natural rubber mattresses and hemp or organic cotton shower curtains and window coverings.

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rief can arrive suddenly with the death of a loved one, serious illness, loss of a job, parental dementia or decaying relationship. In any case, it takes a toll. “Grief encompasses all of our thoughts and feelings. Mourning is when we put them into action by talking, crying, perhaps doing rituals,” explains Tracy Riley, a licensed clinical social worker and grief counselor in Jacksonville, Florida. “Grief isn’t something that’s over when you wake up one day,” Riley counsels. “It’s ridiculous when an employer gives you three days off and then expects everything to be fine.”

She notes that time helps heal all wounds, but even a decade after losing a loved one, the pain can remain and life is never the same, although most of us learn to live with loss and move forward. “Some things can’t be fixed,” concludes Megan Devine, a psychotherapist in Portland, Oregon, and author of the audio book, When Everything is Not Okay, who blogs at RefugeInGrief. com. After witnessing the drowning death of her fiancé, she says, “I didn’t need to hear platitudes that everything would be OK. I needed something solid to hold onto when my whole world exploded.”

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did or else be grateful that our loved one’s pain is over”—all platitudes that are more hurtful than helpful, says Wolfelt. Mourning takes time, but it also requires a social context, he explains. “It’s the shared response to loss. If you isolate yourself, you are grieving, not mourning. You can’t do this on your own. It’s bigger than you.” For those that feel stuck or unable to move forward, experienced grief counselors may be able to help. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous health books, including Ten Best Ways to Manage Stress. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Public Stewardship Day – 9am-12noon. Steve Leffel, Metroparks Land Steward, will be leading a family-friendly outdoor work project. Come dressed for the weather with long pants, sturdy shoes and work gloves. Participants will assemble at the Beuhner Ctr. Free. Oak Openings Nature Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd, Swanton OH. More info 419-407-9700 or Reservations.MetroparksToledo.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Essential Oils 101 – 10-11am. Learn how to use essential oils for winter’s cold/flu season, winter blues, sick kids, sleepless nights, etc with Patti Leupp, dōTerra IPC. Free. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A, Toledo OH. RSVP and More info Patti 419-779-6310 or CPW 419-841-9622. Reinventing Healthcare – Starts 6pm. Learn how dōTERRA’s CPTG essential oils can help you take control of your health and your family’s in a safe, affordable and more effective way. Free, open to the public. Panera Bread in Perrysburg, 10981 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg OH. RSVP to Lynn Lehnert 419-304-5522. Back to Basics-Your Health – 6-8pm. Take responsibility for your health, get acquainted with the 4 cornerstones of health and learn about the world of herbs. Class is limited to 20. Leader Char Hoelter. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 The Science of Human Biochemistry - 7-9pm. Jay Nielsen, MD, gives this lecture on nutritional and complementary medicine with slides, interrupted by questions, heckling and controversy. Free. Nova Faith Church, 5105 Glendale Ave, Ste G, in Kroger Plaza just off Reynolds Rd. Hula Hoop Dance and Fitness Class – 6-7pm. Suitable for all skill levels, participants will learn on and off the body hoop skills, transitions and sequences. Hooping reduces stress, enhances balance and coordination and burns calories. Traeonna is a Hoopnotica Certified Instructor. Aegela Centers for Middle Eastern Dance, 10 S Holland Sylvania, Toledo OH. Register at HoopCurrents.com. More info 517-918-9547.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Power Manifesting – 7-8:30pm. Have you tried the Secret but only had so-so results? Would you like to put some power into your manifesting? Explore the actions that you can do to boost your manifesting for strong results. By putting the power into your intentions, your ability to bring your dreams into fruition triples. Let Melinda show you the way to Power Manifesting. New Beginnings Healing

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Wear Red for Women Community Forum – 7:30-9:30am. This event will have a heart-healthy breakfast at 7am, heart-healthy screenings, Million Hearts Initiative with Chrys Peterson, and Positive and Work-Life Balance with Mary Beth Crawford, Emergency Medicine. Free. ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital, 5901 Monclova Rd, Maumee OH. Register 419-897-8484 or contactus@StLukesHospital.com.

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This Third Annual event is hosted by Kimberly Searl (Mind Body Balance), Malissa Whited (Mindful Movement), and Shanon McElvany (Namaste Yoga Ctr). Begin with Vinyasa yoga

for 1.5 hrs followed by short break-out discussions of how yoga applies to life off the mat. The workshop ends with a gratitude circle. New this year! Kids Yoga class for ages 7-11, which will include a physical practice and a craft. Kids class limited to 20, and pre-registration is encouraged at namasteday.webs.com. Proceeds donated to Namaste Day Scholarship Fund. Please bring a non-perishable food item or a personal hygiene item to donate to MCOP. Cost- $15/ages 12 and up, $3/ages 7-11.

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Reinventing Healthcare – Starts 10:30am. Learn how dōTERRA’s CPTG essential oils can help you take control of your health and your family’s in a safe, affordable and more effective way. Free, open to the public. Jazzercise, 1100 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP to Lynn Lehnert 419-304-5522. Poor Digestion, Poor Health – Starts 11 am. Why going gluten-free isn’t the answer. Come for a Specific Carb Diet (SCD) potluck and info session about digestive health with Diana Davis and Megan Firestone-Bringe. $15. The University Church, 4747 Hill Ave, Toledo OH. Call Megan at 419-346-1555 for more info.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Ortho Clinic Day – Make an appt with Jake Heiney, MD, M.S. if you suffer from chronic pain, have arthritis, are considering having a joint replaced, have difficulty walking or balance issues, uncontrolled diabetes or have had an unsuccessful surgery. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A, Toledo OH. Make an appt at Dr Heiney’s office 419-5177533 or at CPW 419-841-9622. Essential Connection Monthly Team Banquet – 6-8pm. For anyone serious about learning how to share the gift of dōTerra essential oils. This time is set aside each month for training, food, fellowship and recognition. If you want to order food, please arrive between 6-6:30pm. The meeting portion begins at 7pm. Charlie’s Restaurant, 1631 Toll Gate Dr, Maumee OH. RSVP to Karla at 419-265-3219 or EssentialConnection@yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Immune Support Class – 5-6pm. The Rehabilitation Specialists conduct classes on the 2nd Thursday of each month on flu prevention and care. Participants are also taught to perform the thoracic pump, a hands-on procedure that can stimulate the immune system’s ability to fight off disease. Free. Center for Progressive Health & Wellness, 975 S Monroe St, Ste C, Monroe MI. More info call 734-241-0560. Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration lecture – 6:30-8:30pm. Matt Buderer, R.Ph., FIACP, Compounding Pharmacist will discuss the biochemistry and balance of hormones in the male and female bodies. Topics include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol and stress. Free. Buderer Drug, 26611 N Dixie Hwy #119, Perrysburg OH. Seating is limited. Please call 419-873-2800 to reserve a seat.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Medication Therapy Management – 9am-12noon. Make an appt with Michelle Schroeder, PharmD, RPH from UTMC to discuss managing the cost of prescription meds, over the counter meds or herbal remedies. Free. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A, Toledo OH. Call CPW at 419-8419622 to make an appt. What Is In a Seed-Seed Saving – 6-8pm. Explore the differences between heirloom, open-pollinated and hybrid seeds. Learn to save your favorite varieties so that you can pass them down to the next generation. Leader Sister Rita Wienken. Class size limited to 30. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/ Take A Class.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Brown Bag lecture: 2015 Cancer Update – 12pm1pm. Heidi Nafziger, Specialist for Relay for Life/ American Cancer Society, will educate you on current cancer statistics, and how nutrition and living an active lifestyle can prevent or decrease your chances of getting cancer. Lunch is provided. Free. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A, Toledo OH. Sign up at CPW 419-841-9622.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Reinventing Healthcare – Starts 11am. Learn how dōTERRA’s CPTG essential oils can help you take control of your health and your family’s in a safe, affordable and more effective way. Free, open to

the public. Panera Bread in Perrysburg, 10981 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg OH. RSVP to Lynn Lehnert 419-304-5522. Inflammation, Pain and Chronic Disease lecture – 6:30-8pm. Speaker Gary Smith, D.C., D.A.C.N.B. Chiropractic Neurologist will discuss the many causes of inflammation which can lead to chronic inflammation, testing of causes and some takehome strategies. Free, open to the public. Center at Alternative Physical Therapy, 440 S Reynolds Rd, Ste D, Toledo OH. Living with Diabetes Group – 7-8:30pm. This year’s theme is “10 Tips for Diabetes Health”, and all individuals with diabetes and their support persons are welcome to attend these mtgs which occur the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sponsored by the Monroe County Health Department’s Live Well, Be Well Team. Free. Monroe Home Care Shoppe, 474 N Telegraph Rd, Monroe MI. More info call Maura Barrett 734-240-7867 or e-mail LiveWell_BeWell@ Monroemi.org. Introduction to Beekeeping – 7-8:30pm. This class is for the person who wants to get started in beekeeping. Leader Roger Myers. Class limited to 20. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Essential Oils 101 – 10am-12pm. Designed for people who are just getting acquainted with essential oils, the who, what, when, where, why and how of essential oil use is discussed. Learn about 11 of the most popular and versatile oils, which every home should have for a multitude of health and wellness concerns. Examples of how to use oils for your family and pets. Free. Registration required with Jackie Goff at 419-304-8408 Toledo OH. Location of event to be determined based upon enrollment factors.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Healthy Living Series – 12pm-1pm. These sessions are led by Ashley Daniels, B.S., Certified Healthy Lifestyle Coaching/Holistic Health Practitioner, of Beyond Basics Health Coaching. Free. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A, Toledo OH. Register at CPW 419-841-9622 or for more info. Essential Oils 101 – 6:30-8:30pm. Designed for people who are just getting acquainted with essential oils, the who, what, when, where, why and how of essential oil use is discussed. Learn about 11 of the most popular and versatile oils, which every home should have for a multitude of health and wellness concerns. Examples of how to use oils for your family and pets. Free. Registration required with Jackie Goff at 419-304-8408 Toledo OH. Location of event to be determined based upon enrollment factors.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Back to Basics-Herbology – 2-4pm. This Into to Herbology teaches the energetics of herbs and tissue states of the body along with the workings of the respiratory system. Leader Char Hoelter is a Certified Herbalist. Class Limited to 20. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Reinventing Healthcare – Starts 1pm. Learn how dōTERRA’s CPTG essential oils can help you take control of your health and your family’s in a safe, affordable and more effective way. Free, open to the public. Panera Bread at Spring Meadows, 6658 Airport Hwy, Holland OH. RSVP to Lynn Lehnert 419-304-5522. Medication Therapy Management – 1-4pm. Make an appt with Michelle Schroeder, PharmD, RPH from UTMC to discuss managing the cost of prescription meds, over the counter meds or herbal remedies. Free. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A, Toledo OH. Call CPW at 419-8419622 to make an appt. Undoing Vows Ceremony – 6:30-8pm. Karen Kiemnec leads this ceremony on letting go of unhealthy and former relationships so that you can move forward with your life. $30/pre-register, $35/ at the door. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP to Karen at 419-3453986 or Karen@KarenKiemnec.com with questions.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Raku Pottery – 5-9pm. A fun evening finishing your pots in this Japanese style firing! Enjoy a potluck and bring a dish to share. Pre-requisite: 577 Adult Pottery Class and have 3-5 pots already bisque fired. Leader Julie Beutler. Class is limited to 15. $18. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class. Consult with Sandy Brown, Psychic Medium – 5:30-8pm. Let Sandy help you answer questions and guide you with her unique skills. $20/15 min. $40/30 min. New Beginnings Healing Center 202 N. McCord Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786. Visit SandyBrownPsychic.com or visit NBHCToledo. com for more info.

savethedate Make and Take Green Cleaning Class Natural Cleaning Without the Chemicals Sunday, March 8, 2015 2-4pm Learn how to make simple and inexpensive non-toxic cleaners with essential oils and ingredients that are already in your home. Participants can make and take as many projects as they like for a nominal fee. Free class. Waterville Community Church, 8217 Dutch Rd, Waterville OH. Please RSVP Sue at 419-866-1209.

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SERVICES HEALING AND WELLNESS FOR MIND BODY SPIRIT – Reiki, Healing Touch, Meditation, Ear Candling, Mindfulness, Personal Coaching, Crystal Therapy, Chakra Balancing, Pain Relief, Individual Counseling. Caring Alternatives 734-242-8711.

Climate Hope-Water Resources – 6:30-8pm. Join in conversation and action planning to protect our water supply, which is impacted by climate change in both quality and quantity. Learn how to talk with others by instilling hope over fear. Leader Jodi Haney. Class is limited to 25. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class.

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Pamper Me Days at New Beginnings – 11am-2pm or 2-4:30pm. Come and enjoy a half day or a full day of relaxation. Shake off the winter blues by being pampered, making new friends, and enjoying fun and unique classes and services such as reiki, reflexology, massage or the biomat, to name just a few. Limited spots available! See NBHCToledo.com for the full description of services. Lunch included in cost. New Beginning Healing Center, 202 N. McCord, Toledo. All classes are pre-registration and pre-pay (click on gift cert tab) at NBHCToledo.com or 419-861-7786.

11th Annual Seed Swap! – 12pm-3pm. Sponsored by the Toledo Botanical Garden, swap your favorites with other gardeners. Informative workshops, gardening advice, children’s activities and more! Woodward High School, 701 E Central, Toledo OH. Find more info at ToledoGarden.org/Events.

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Spirituality Gathering Without the Religion – Starts 9am. The Center for Conscious Living promotes human unity, service to community, meditation, prayer and interfaith alliances. Each gathering begins with stimulating spiritual discussions, followed by live music and speakers that are both locally and internationally known. The Center for Conscious Living, 7410 Noward Rd (off Rte 64), Waterville OH. More Info call 419-873-5768 or visit Facebook.com/cclnwo.org. Hot YogAlign – All Levels: 9:30-10:45am. Level II: 11am-12:15pm. Postural-based yoga classes that focus on enhancing natural body alignment thru specialized techniques that release tension and increase strength, stability and flexibility. Level tailored to participant; see website for prerequisites. Please bring water bottle. $15/drop-in. Free mat/ towel rental and cooling lavender face cloth offered 1st class. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. Adult Art Class – 2-3:30pm. Projects include naturescapes, group cooperative art, gem trees, dream boards/boxes, jewelry-making, herbs and more. The same class will be offered on Sunday and Thursday. $10/week. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. All classes are pre-registration and pre-pay (click on gift cert tab) at NBHCToledo.com or 419-861-7786.

monday Monthly Memorial Ceremony – 3rd Mon. A gathering for those that have lost a beloved pet and want to remember them and share their memory with other pet lovers. Please bring a picture of your pet. Free. Canine Karma, 6128 Merger Dr, Holland OH. RSVP: 419-290-8237. Fitness After 55 – 9am. Every Monday. The Center provides the setting for seniors to communicate and share with each other. Living alone, eating alone, being alone – these circumstances are not necessary in a community which has a Senior Citizens Program like Bedford’s. Bedford Senior Citizens Center, 1653 Samaria Rd, Temperance MI. Call for Info 734-856-3330. Hot YogAlign – All Levels: 9:30-10:45am and 6-7:15pm. Postural-based yoga classes that focus on enhancing natural body alignment thru specialized techniques that release tension and increase strength, stability and flexibility. Level tailored to participant; see website for prerequisites. Please bring water bottle. $15/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental and cooling lavender face cloth offered 1st class. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. Yoga-Connecting Within – 11am-12:15pm. With Sandy Earl. Awaken the true connection between body, mind and spirit by incorporating the practice of yoga into a lifestyle. Come and experience the many benefits yoga offers. All levels welcome. $15/ drop-in. Presence Yoga at Westgate Village Office Bldg, 3450 W Central Ave, Ste 320F, Toledo OH.

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I Love Kickboxing! – 5:15-6:15pm. Come and join us for some kickboxing fun! Find out what it’s all about. $19.99/3 classes. I Love Kickboxing, 4185 Chappel Dr, Perrysburg OH. More dates, classes on our website. Sign up on ILoveKickboxing.com or More info 419-931-6435. Gentle Yoga Class – 5:45-6:45pm. Ideal for individuals with health or mobility issues. Space is limited to 9 students. $100/10 classes, $60/5 classes, $15/drop-in. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. All classes pre-registration and pre-pay (click on gift cert tab) at NBHCToledo.com or 419-861-7786. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 7-8:30pm. Food addicts offers help and hope for people with eating disorders. Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W Central Ave, Rm 206, Toledo OH. Contact Joyce Treat 419-699-1007 or jtreat@bex.net or visit FoodAddicts.org.

Hot Kettlebells – 7:30-8:30pm. A 60-minute total body workout that will tone muscles and burn fat. Be ready to sweat and get fit! Please bring water bottle. $13/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. Meditation and Recovery Meeting – Starts 8pm. This class is geared toward helping persons in recovery from addiction, but is not affiliated with AA. Sessions begin with 5 minutes of silent prayer, followed by basic meditation, then 20 minutes of silent meditation. Open discussion of participants sharing (which is voluntary) how the practice has helped them in their recovery. Free. Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo, 6537 Angola Rd, Holland OH.

tuesday Reserve Your BioMat Time – It’s as close to a tropical island experience that you can get. You’ll receive a total body tune-up, strengthening all organs and functions. Try 30 mins on the BioMat with meditation. $30. Schedule an appointment with Pennie 419-283-7337. https://BioMatHelp.com. Hot YogAlign – All Levels: 9:30-10:15am. Level I: 6-7:15pm. Postural-based yoga classes that focus on enhancing natural body alignment thru specialized techniques that release tension and increase strength, stability and flexibility. Level tailored to participant; see website for prerequisites. Please bring water bottle. $15/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental and cooling lavender face cloth offered 1st class. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. T’ai Chi For Health – 10:30-11:30am. Instructor Marie Criste presents a soft movement class, designed for those wanting to try t’ai chi. Each class is divided into three parts including warm up, senior form and yang form. Beginners should arrive at 10:15am. Bedford Branch Library, Bedford Community Room, 8575 Jackman Rd, Temperance MI. 734-847-6747. Monroe.Lib.Mi.Us. Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi – 12:15-1pm. Learn the ancient discipline of Tai Chi, which combines small steps, joint-safe exercise and mental strength

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to improve mobility, breathing, and relaxation. Will help people of all ages take control of their physical, emotional and mental health. $25/month or included in $45/month fee. CPW Rehab Center, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A, Toledo OH. Call Jennifer for more info 419-841-9622. JSchrickel@cpwrehab.com Yoga with Weights – 5:30-6:30pm. Bring your own weights for this active practice that builds strong arms, cores and glutes. $10. Canine Karma, 6128 Merger Dr, Holland OH. Call to reserve a spot. 419-290-8237.

wednesday Hot YogAlign – All Levels: 6-7:15pm. Level II: 7:30-8:45pm. Postural-based yoga classes that focus on enhancing natural body alignment thru specialized techniques that release tension and increase strength, stability and flexibility. Level tailored to participant; see website for prerequisites. Please bring water bottle. $15/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental and cooling lavender face cloth offered 1st class. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. Body Better – 12:15-1pm. The Body Better program incorporates low-impact resistance training, functional movements, stretching and relaxation to improve mental and physical strength and health. Improve balance and stability, increase postural awareness and flexibility. Get healthy and stay healthy! $45/month unlimited visits or $25/month once a week. CPW Rehab Center, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A, Toledo OH. Call Jennifer for more info 419-841-9622. JSchrickel@cpwrehab.com. Beginner Yoga – 1-2pm. A gentle practice for those that are new to yoga and want deep relaxation. $10. Canine Karma, 6128 Merger Dr, Holland OH. Reserve a spot. 419-290-8237. Transition-Mind Works – 1-2:30pm. (2nd Wed every month). Individuals with early stage memory loss and their family and friends can attend for social/educational opportunities, fun brain games and group sharing. Free. Alzheimer’s Association-NW Ohio Chapter, 2500 N Reynolds Rd, Toledo OH. Register 1-800-272-3900. More Info Contact Brenda Hendricks 419-537-1999 or BHendricks@alz.org. Aquatic Exercise for Survivors – 6-7pm. Free to survivors of any type of cancer through a grant received by The Victory Center from The Rotary Club of Toledo. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dt, Ste A, Toledo OH. Must Register with Penny McCloskey at The Victory Center 419-531-7600. I Love Kickboxing! – 6:30-7:30pm. Come and join us for some kickboxing fun! Find out what it’s all about. $19.99/3 classes. I Love Kickboxing, 4185 Chappel Dr, Perrysburg OH. More dates, classes on our website. Sign up on ILoveKickboxing.com or More info 419-931-6435. Meditation class – 6:30-8pm. Anna V. moderates this guided meditation class best suited to participants who want to do serious meditation. Free. Lourdes University, Sophia Ctr, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania OH. Yoga for 8-12 Year-Olds – 7-7:45pm. Children ages 8-12. Connecting minds, bodies and hearts with Diane Ausmus. Through flowing sequences, balancing poses, partner poses, cooperative games, breathing exercises, creating relaxation techniques and much

more. Children will gain body awareness, flexibility, strength and an open heart. Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library, 60 E Center St, Petersburg MI. 734279-1025. Register: Calendar.Monroe.lib.mi.us.

thursday Hot YogAlign – All Levels: 9:30-10:15am. Level I: 6-7:15pm. Postural-based yoga classes that focus on enhancing natural body alignment thru specialized techniques that release tension and increase strength, stability and flexibility. Level tailored to participant; see website for prerequisites. Please bring water bottle. $15/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental and cooling lavender face cloth offered 1st class. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Mtg – 9:4511:30am. Established in 1984 for both stay-athome and working mom’s and their families, this group meets weekly for fun, food and friendship. Reliable and safe childcare provided. Playdates, a working moms’ group and many family activities. See website for weekly mtg topics. Not affiliated with McCord Rd Church. McCord Road Christian Church, 4765 N McCord Rd, Sylvania OH. More Info at MothersCenter.net. Yoga-Connecting Within – 5:30-6:45pm. With Sandy Earl. Awaken the true connection between body, mind and spirit by incorporating the practice of yoga into a lifestyle. Come and experience the many benefits yoga offers. All levels welcome. $15 drop-in rate. Presence Yoga at Westgate Village Office Building, 3450 W Central Ave, Ste 320 F, Toledo OH. 419-351-7409. SandyEarl_Rower@ hotmail.com. Adult Art Class – 6-7:30pm. Projects include naturescapes, group cooperative art, gem trees, dream boards/boxes, jewelry-making, herbs and more. The same class will be offered on Sunday and Thursday. $10/week. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. All classes are pre-registration and pre-pay (click on gift cert tab) at NBHCToledo.com or 419-861-7786. Zumba! – 6-7pm. Join Instructor Toni Quinn for an energizing session with a live drummer in a fantastic environment. Shake the stress away! Studio Fitness, 1413 Bernath Pkwy, Toledo OH. More Info contact Toni 419-480-7547 or e-mail ToniQuinnFit@ yahoo.com.

More info call 419-931-8484 or Facebook.com/ Second Sole Toledo. “Let’s Talk About” Series – 7-8:30pm. Weekly informal discussions with Andrea Mondine about everything from health/wellness, better food choices, environmental toxins and natural cures. $15/session. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP RedRoadReiki.com or 419-932-5096 or 419-861-7786. Visit NBHCToledo. com for each weekly topic and more info. Hot Kettlebells – 7:30-8:30pm. A 60-minute total body workout that will tone muscles and burn fat. Be ready to sweat and get fit! Please bring water bottle. $13/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com.

friday Qigong – 7-7:30am. With Jen Lake. Driven Fitness Studio, 819 Kingsbury St, Ste 102, Maumee OH. First class free. To register or for more info. DrivenFitnessStudio.com. Hot YogAlign – All Levels: 9:30-10:15am. Posturalbased yoga classes that focus on enhancing natural body alignment thru specialized techniques that release tension and increase strength, stability and flexibility. Level tailored to participant; see website for prerequisites. Please bring water bottle. $15/ drop-in. Free mat/towel rental and cooling lavender face cloth offered 1st class. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. T’ai Chi – 1pm. Join in the Chinese martial art that combines controlled movements with deep breathing. T’ai chi provides health benefits that include reducing stress, lessening chronic pain, and improving the immune system. In addition, balance and blood pressure often show improvements. Monroe Center for Healthy Aging, 15275 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe MI. 734-241-0404. Yoga for Kids – 4-5pm. Now signing up children in age groups 4-9 and 10-16. A five-week yoga class to teach children fun ways to manage stress and

anxiety. Instructor: Jennifer Dubow, LISW, Clinical Therapist, Certified Child Yoga Instructor. $20/class, $100 total for five weeks, can bill insurance. 3335 Meijer Dr Ste 450, Toledo OH. Call for class dates and times. 419-699-3659. JenniferDubow@bex.net.

saturday Hot YogAlign – All Levels: 9:30-10:45am. Posturalbased yoga classes that focus on enhancing natural body alignment thru specialized techniques that release tension and increase strength, stability and flexibility. Level tailored to participant; see website for prerequisites. Please bring water bottle. $15/ drop-in. Free mat/towel rental and cooling lavender face cloth offered 1st class. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. I Love Kickboxing! – 10-11am. Come and join us for some kickboxing fun! Find out what it’s all about. $19.99/3 classes. I Love Kickboxing, 4185 Chappel Dr, Perrysburg OH. More dates, classes on our website. Sign up on ILoveKickboxing.com or More info 419-931-6435. Hot Kettlebells – 11am-noon. A 60-minute total body workout that will tone muscles and burn fat. Be ready to sweat and get fit! Please bring water bottle. $13/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. Free Unheated Community YogAlign Class – 12:30pm-1:45pm. Find out what YogAlign is without the concern of practicing in the heat. This Level I class is taught by our apprentice teachers. Class is limited to 18. Please bring water bottle and yoga mat. $2/rent a mat. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Room 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Please Pre-register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. Uncork The Artist – 7-10pm. Painting parties with a twist. Classes for both adults and kids. Register thru website and see the painting to be created each evening. All art supplies provided. Uncork the Artist, 5228 Monroe St, Toledo OH. 419-283-2484. Much more Info at UncorkTheArtist.com.

Healthy Cooking Classes – 6-8pm. Our series of healthy, simple cooking classes feature an amazing green dish each week. $15. The Andersons, Sylvania Market Café, 7638 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania OH. RSVP 24 hrs in advance at 419-913-7328 or BeyondBasicsHC.com. Adult Pottery Class – (Feb 5, 12, 19 2015) 6-8pm. Leader Julie Beutler teaches this comprehensive class suitable for beginners through advanced potters. Concentrate on pinch and extruder techniques, slab and coil work, learn the potter’s wheel and glazing your pots. Limit 12 students. $120. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class. Second Sole Group Runs – Starts 6:30pm. Free group runs or walks for all skill levels on a 5K course that winds down the blvd and around the exterior of Levis Commons. Different promos each week such as freebies, prize raffles and wear test items. Second Sole, 4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg OH.

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FITNESS POSITIVELY FIT

Maryellen Grogan, CPT, MES 108 E Dudley, Maumee, OH 43537 419-893-5105 Studio Getting Fit is Not “One-Size-FitsAll.” Everyone Is Unique. Exercise needs, nutrition needs and goals are unique for each person. We take individuality into account and build a complete fitness program that’s right for you. To become “Positively Fit,” all elements of fitness and health must be in balance. See ad page 24.

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CHIROPRACTOR

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Jeff and Rachel Elmore are Upper Cervical Chiropractors focusing on helping patients achieve wellness using a procedure that does not involve twisting, popping or cracking of the neck. Ideal patients at TPC are families who are seeking a more holistic lifestyle.

LYMPHATIC WELLNESS, LLC

Debra Wilkins, LMT, CLT, Reiki Master 8336 Monroe Rd, Lambertville, MI (Olde Schoolhouse Commons) 419-260-1811 Debra has over 8 years experience in her field. Detoxifying mind, body and spirit she offers Lymphatic cleansing, Reiki, manual and medicupping Massage, auricular acupuncture and BioMat sessions. BioMat, doTerra and Crystalsynergy representative.

ESSENTIAL CONNECTION, LTD.

Karla Gleason, dōTERRA IPC #224532 Aromatouch Technique Certified Maumee, OH 43537 419-265-3219 Gleason.Karla@gmail.com Essential-Connection.MyOilProducts.com Looking for answers to your health problems? dōTERRA CPTG essential oils are nature’s perfect health solution! Essential oils offer a safe, effective and versatile solution to a tremendous range of health concerns. Contact Karla for a FREE Wellness Consultation today! See ad page 27.

OIL UP TOLEDO!

Jackie Goff, Young Living ID#2128898 Essential Oil Educator Toledo, OH 43623 419-304-8408 JGoffSylvania@aol.com Find out what everyone is talking about! In 2014, over 500,000 people discovered the significant benefits of therapeutic grade essential oils for health and wellness. Essential oils can improve the quality of your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Contact Jackie for schedule of upcoming (FREE!) classes including Oils 101, Bye Bye Blues, Immune Boosting and more. Come and learn!

HEALTH AND WELLNESS MARK S. NEUMANN, D.O.

1715 W Dean Rd, Ste B, Temperance, MI 734-847-4700 419-474-4700 corner of Dean & Jackman Rds DrMarkNeumann.com Graduate, 1981 from Palmer Chiropractic College and 1996 from Des Moines School of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also fellowship trained in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement. Dr. Neumann states, “Our goal is to increase people’s quality and quantity of life.” In addition, the office offers weight loss programs, deep tissue laser therapy, hormone replacement and laser hair removal. See ad page 25.

SENSORY LEARNING PROGRAM – TOLEDO 3454 Oak Alley Court Suite 209 Toledo, OH 43606 419-578-0057 SensoryLearning-Toledo.com Dr. Jeffrey G. Schmakel, O.D. Director Marjorie A. Hunter, B.S. Ed. Administrator

The Sensory Learning Program-Toledo is a 30 day, drug-free, intervention that treats sensory issues as seen in Autism, Aspergers, ADD/ADHD, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Strokes, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Speech and Language Delays, and Behavior Issues. See ad page 3.

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MASSAGE THERAPY REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE THERAPY Christy Smalla, LMT Enhancing Mobility and Mind 5800 Monroe St. Building A, Sylvania, OH 419-480-7950 WMMRehabMassage@gmail.com

Christy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State University and has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2006. She also has experience as a Fitness Specialist and has taught Anatomy and Physiology at Stautzenberger College and the Healing Arts Institute. She specializes in chronic pain and is BWC certified. Your experience with the RMT team will not just leave you ‘feeling good’; you will leave with a better understanding of yourself! See ad page 23.

NUTRITION NUTRI-HEALTH

Jack Grogan, Certified Nutritionist 8336 Monroe Rd, Lambertville, MI 734-856-9199 • 734-854-1191 fax

Feeling out of balance? Wonder how the body responds to stress? Discover the blueprint for the body’s metabolism through hair mineral analysis. Helping clients achieve better health through nutrition and supplementation with over 40 years of experience. See ad page 24.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHYSICAL REHAB AND WELLNESS

ALTERNATIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY Lisa Kelly PT, CSCI 440 South Reynolds Rd, Ste D, Toledo, OH 419-578-4357 • 419-578-6918 fax AlternativePhysicalTherapy.com

CPW HEALTH CENTER

3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A Toledo, OH 419-841-9622

Lisa Kelly is a Physical Therapist and a Maumee native. She has over 36 years of experience and specializes in mobilizations, aquatic therapy and advanced Neurological rehabilitation. Lisa treats infants through adults for pain, sports injuries and joint/spinal rehab. Her clinic is located in a 3,600 sq. ft. facility with 5 individual treatment rooms, an extensive rehabilitation gym and an offsite pool. Acupuncture and massage available. Insurance, cash, credit cards accepted.

With over 27 years of experience, CPW Health Center has been the premier provider of physical rehabilitation and Medical Fitness Programs. Best known for the 94° heated therapeutic pool. Perfect for those with arthritis and chronic pain. We are now excited to expand our Women’s Health and Wellness Services as we partner with other exemplary providers in order to provide a fuller continuum of care.

WELLNESS CENTER WELLNESS RX INC.

Obstacles are

Dr Jay Nielsen, MD 27121 Oakmead Dr, Ste C, Perrysburg, OH 419-897-6490 • 419-874-3512 fax Jay@WellnessRx.org

what you see when you take your eye off the goal.

Dr. Nielsen is a board-certified family physician with 38 years experience helping patients avoid orthopedic surgical procedures using Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, Bioidentical Hormones and Supplements. Specializes in fatigue, chronic pain, mood disorders and accepts BWC worker injuries. See ad page 16.

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