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Drinking More Water Improves Food Intake
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uopeng An, Ph.D., a kinesiology and community health professor at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, studied the hydration and dietary habits of more than 18,300 American adults and found that drinking more water each day can impact the overall calories and nutritional value of food consumed. Reviewing data from four parts of the National Center for Health Statistics’ National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in which participants were asked to recall their food and drink intake during two non-consecutive days, An determined the percentage of plain water drunk by each person. He found an association between a 1 percent increase in the subjects’ daily intake of plain water and an 8.6-calorie reduction in food intake. An also discovered a slight reduction in foods high in fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol with the change. Participants that increased their plain water consumption by one to three cups reduced their calorie intake by 68 to 205 calories per day. The same increase in water correlated with a daily reduction in sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams, five to 18 grams less sugar and seven to 21 milligrams less cholesterol. 8
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arefoot running has become a popular activity for athletes, and with the right training, can be a helpful tool for many runners. A recent study from the University of Jaén, in Spain, confirms the benefits of barefoot running. Researchers set out to determine what types of changes a 12-week program of barefoot running would produce in foot strike patterns, inversion, eversion and foot rotation. Thirty-nine recreational athletes with no experience in barefoot running participated. Twenty formed the experimental group, with 19 serving as a control group. Researchers determined each runner’s low, high and comfortable running speed and conducted pre- and post-running tests using cameras to document foot strike patterns. The experimental group’s training consisted of a progressive increase in the duration and frequency of barefoot running, while those in the control group performed the same progressive running program with their shoes on. The experimental group showed significant changes in foot strike pattern, with a tendency toward a mid-foot strike at all speeds. They also displayed changes in foot rotation and inversion toward a more centered strike at the lower speed, supporting the notion that progressive barefoot training can help athletes trying to change their foot pattern to a mid- or front-foot strike.
Chelation Cuts Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
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esearchers from the Mount Sinai Medical Center, in Miami Beach, concluded in a 2016 review of research that chelation therapy using agents such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) can significantly reduce risk of cardiovascular events. The review highlighted research showing that heavy metals such as cadmium have been linked with increased cardiovascular disease risk, and chelation therapy has been shown to effectively remove heavy metals from the body. Of particular interest was a study that specifically tested the effectiveness of chelation therapy on reducing cardiovascular events. The randomized, double-blind study involved 1,708 patients ages 50 and up that had experienced a heart attack at least six weeks prior. Half were given 40 infusions of a 500 milliliter chelation solution with EDTA. The other half received a placebo. Researchers measured deaths, heart attacks and strokes, along with other heart conditions and subsequent hospitalization for an average period of 55 months. They found that the chelation therapy reduced heart attacks and strokes by 23 percent and reduced hospitalization for heart attacks by 28 percent.
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e may think about fasting (not eating solid foods) as a way to improve our overall health or as a tool to jumpstart our weight loss diet. The common thought is that reducing our calories drastically would slow down our metabolism and leave us feeling hungry and irritable all day. Not so, according to Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, “In fact, fasting can lengthen your lifespan,” she says. Ultimately, insulin is the biggest driver of excess weight. When we fast, our levels of insulin drop and our cells become more sensitive to it, which allows the body to then burn glucose for energy instead of storing it as belly fat. When we fast, our body gains the ability to eliminate worn-out cells, making this one of the best ways to slim down and de-age. Additionally it speeds up metabolism and reduces the risk of cancer and other diseases. Researchers at Yale have discovered that fasting makes the body release β-hydroxybutyrate, a compound involved in inhibiting inflammation. Basically, inflammation puts on weight and is at the root cause of nearly every age-related disease from diabetes and obesity to heart disease and cancer. Over the course of a 24-hour fast, human growth hormone can increase an average of 1,300 percent in women and nearly 2,000 percent in men. This hormone is responsible for sculpting lean muscle, helping to burn fat faster and promoting healthy skin. In short, fasting under the guidance of a trained professional is a natural healing process that allows our body to get back to normal, because it’s exactly what the body is engineered to do.
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2016 review from Australia’s Murdoch University, in Perth, confirms the cognitive benefits of consuming plants in the Salvia genus, particularly sage. Cognition includes processes associated with attention, memory, judgment, evaluation, reasoning, problem solving and decision making. Researchers discussed the theory that an accumulation of amyloid-ß peptide (Aß) in the body is responsible for some cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s patients. Studies have shown that sage can protect mice against Aß-induced neurotoxicity, thus helping to preserve cognition. The researchers also highlighted acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter believed to play an important role in attention, learning, memory and motivation. ACh enzyme inhibitors help prevent alterations in ACh, preserving these functions. In vitro and animal studies show that some species of salvia are effective ACh enzyme inhibitors. In addition, animal studies have shown that sage extracts can reduce depression and anxiety. Both of these conditions can contribute to a decrease in cognitive function. Further research is needed to determine the extent of the effect and safe dosage.
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study from the University of Eastern Finland, in Kuopio, has found that less active boys perform worse in reading and arithmetic classes than their more active counterparts. Researchers studied 89 boys and 69 girls ages 6 to 8 and measured their sedentary time and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time using a heart rate monitor, movement sensors and body fat percentages. The subjects’ arithmetic and reading skills were calculated using standardized test scores. Comparing the data, the researchers found that higher levels of MVPA were associated with higher reading fluency in grade one and that lower reading levels were associated with more sedentary time in grades one through three. A significantly stronger correlation was discovered when male subjects were the focus. Sedentary boys that spent less time engaged in MVPA displayed consistently poorer scores in both reading fluency and comprehension than their peers. For girls, more sedentary time was associated with better arithmetic scores.
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Dirty Driving
When air pollution blanketed Paris for three days, authorities called it the worst bout in 10 years and made public transit free. For the fourth time in 20 years, the city instituted a system based on alternating odd and even license plate numbers to keep certain vehicles off city streets, effectively cutting daily traffic in half; it’s the first time the ban’s been maintained for consecutive days. “Cars are poisoning the air,” says Paris city hall transport official Herve Levife. “We need to take preventive measures.” Three other cities—Athens, Madrid and Mexico City—will ban diesel engines by 2025 as part of a similar effort. Beijing, China’s capital city, has such dirty skies from cars and coal that protective masks are commonplace despite emissions restrictions and power plant closures, partly due to pollutants from neighboring regions. Paris leads the world in monthly car-free days, but several large metro cities participate in an international car-free day each September 22, including Washington, D.C., Seattle and Long Island, New York. Source: EcoWatch.com
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Ocean Sanctuaries Expand in Pacific The Pacific island nation of Kiribati has established the world’s second-largest (1.3 million-square-mile) shark sanctuary, which bans commercial fishing throughout, and has also expanded the Micronesia Regional Shark Sanctuary. The possession, trade and sale of sharks and shark products are also prohibited in these areas as is the use of fishing gear such as wire leaders for targeting sharks. Worldwide, about 100 million sharks are killed each year in commercial fisheries. Nearly 30 percent of all known shark species assessed by scientists are now threatened with extinction. Sharks are particularly vulnerable to overfishing because they mature and reproduce slowly. Many Pacific island nations have established shark sanctuaries, recognizing the valuable ecosystem and economic roles that healthy populations provide. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora recently added 13 shark and mobula ray species to its list, a step toward ensuring sustainable and legal trade of these species. 10
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Phasing Out Plastic Film Food Wrappers Many grocery store foods are wrapped in plastic packaging that creates non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, even though thin, plastic films are not efficient at preventing spoilage. Some plastics are also suspected of leaching harmful compounds into food. Researcher Peggy Tomasula, D.Sc., is leading a U.S. Department of Agriculture team developing an environmentally friendly film made of the milk protein casein that addresses these issues. She states, “The protein-based films are powerful oxygen blockers that help prevent food spoilage. When used in packaging, they could prevent food waste during distribution along the food chain.” Plastic six-pack rings are renowned for their negative impact on wildlife and the environment. Now the Saltwater Brewery, in Delray Beach, Florida, is making edible six-pack rings for beer cans that are 100 percent biodegradable. Constructed of barley and wheat ribbons from the brewing process, they can be safely eaten by animals that come into contact with the refuse. Company President Chris Gove notes, “We hope to influence the big guys and inspire them to get on board.” Source: American Chemical Society
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In a towering forest of centuries-old eastern hemlocks, the tiny hemlock woolly adelgid spends its life sucking sap and eventually killing the tree. The bug is one example of an expanding horde of insects draining the life out of forests from New England to the West Coast. Aided by global trade, a warming climate and drought-weakened terrain, this invasion represents one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in the U.S. Scientists say they are already driving some tree species toward extinction and causing billions of dollars a year in damage, with the situation expected to worsen. Today’s connected world enables foreign invaders to cross oceans in packing materials or on garden plants, and then reach American forests to rapidly expand their ranges. According to a new study in Ecological Applications, scientists say several species of hemlock and 20 species of ash could become nearly extinct in coming decades. Such destruction would eliminate a critical sponge to capture greenhouse gas emissions, a natural shelter for birds and native insects and a reliable food supply for bears and other animals. Dead forests also increase the danger of wildfires.
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Toxin-Free Farmlands Rise to 4.1 Million Acres
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Teen Finds Drought Solution in South Africa Kiara Nirghin, a South African teenage girl and recent winner of the Google Science Fair’s Community Impact Award for the Middle East and Africa, is pioneering a new technology to fight drought. The Holy Web, her super-absorbent polymer, can store reserves of water hundreds of times its own weight. Drought remains one of South Africa’s main challenges, with at least eight provinces requiring regular food relief. The project is designed to help farmers in dry areas build large water reservoirs for an adequate and regular supply of water for irrigation. “I wanted to minimize the effect that drought has on the community, and the main thing it affects is the crops. That was the springboard for the idea,” says Nirghin. Her invention uses recycled and biodegradable waste products such as avocado skins and orange peels to make the polymer sustainable, affordable and environmentally friendly.
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According to data service Mercaris, the U.S. had a record 4.1 million acres of organic farmland in 2016, an 11 percent increase over 2014. As of June 2016, the number of certified organic farms reached 14,979, including 1,000 startups. The top states in organic cropland after California, with 688,000 acres, are Montana, Wisconsin, New York and North Dakota. Montana hosted a 30 percent increase to 417,000 acres in 2016, adding 100,000 acres since 2014 and 50 new organic farms. In assessing the positive trend, Scott Shander, a Mercaris economist, says, “With today’s lower commodity grain prices, farmers are looking to add value and meet consumer demands. The global market is dictating U.S. prices. Demand for organic corn and soybeans is still growing strongly, but production is not growing as fast, so more of the production will be international.” Source: MercarisCompany.com
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We watch the graceful flight of colorful butterflies and appreciate their crucial role as pollinators. Establishing butterfly gardens or accommodating them in yard plantings increases food sources radically threatened by reductions in blossom-rich landscapes due to development, intensive agriculture, insecticides and climate change. The National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org) reports that butterflies are particularly attracted to red, yellow, orange, pink and purple blossoms that are flat-topped or clustered for landing or hovering, with short flower tubes that present easy access to nectar. Regional planting. In the Southeast, goldenrod, with its arching, yellow flowers, appeals to Buckeye species. Tiger Wing, Dainty Sulphur and Malachite lead the way in Florida. Some other suitable plants and trees for attracting butterflies, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center (Wild-
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How to Create Helpful Home Habitats
flower.org) are yarrows, red and white baneberries, and red, scarlet and soft maples in the Northeast; Butterfly and Honey daisies, Indian Mallow, American Century and Husiache, in the Midwest; and Giant, Ground, Subalpine and Noble firs, Vine Maple and Columbian Monkshoods in the Northwest. Inspiring individual efforts. Care2. com reports that California Academy of Sciences aquatic biologist Tim Wong cultivated California Pipevine plants in his backyard butterfly home four years
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ago upon learning that it is the primary food for California Pipevine Swallowtails in the San Francisco area. Starting with just 20 caterpillars, he was able to donate thousands of the swallowtails to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens last year and has grown more than 200 plants. Milkweed. Populations of iconic Monarch butterflies have plummeted 90 percent in the past 20 years, reports the National Wildlife Federation, primarily due to decline of 12 native milkweed species. They need support for their annual 2,000-plus-mile migration from the U.S. Northeast and Canada to central Mexico and back. Joyce Samsel, curator of the Florida Native Butterfly Society (FloridaNativeButterflies.org), notes that the Florida Monarch stays south of Tampa year-round. Learn about milkweed host plant growing conditions at Tinyurl.com/ LocalMilkweedByState. Find milkweed seeds via MonarchWatch.org. Donate to help. Adopt milkweed habitat land through an Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org) program by donating $35 for one acre up to $350 for 10 acres. Their goal is to retain and protect 2 million acres.
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Smart, innovative, technological breakthroughs are making buildings more energy-efficient, healthier to live in and highly attuned to our connected world.
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“Structural insulated panels in walls, roofs and floors dramatically reduce air leakage and heat loss through thermal bridging, or heat conduction through framing materials, facilitating a more energy-efficient home that can maintain comfortable temperatures with lower fuel bills than a conventionally built home,” advises Chiras. Find manufacturers via the Structural Insulated Panel Association at sips.org.
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“Many solar energy users want to monitor their system using their computer, tablet or smartphone through advances in energy software,” says Allison Lindquist, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which hosts the Annual Energy Fair and sustainable living event every June in Custer, Wisconsin. “One highlight last year was PacketFlux Technologies’ SiteMonitor.” “When a homeowner views their energy monitoring data, they quickly begin seeing the correlation between their energy consumption and production,” says Leon Dulak, the MREA site manager. “The direct correlation drives them to change how they live and use energy.”
~Dan Chiras Energy Storage
Tesla Motors does more than produce high-end electric cars and solar shingles. The company is also on the cutting edge of future energy storage. Tesla’s new, compact Powerwall 2 battery system, complete with inverter, can power an average two-bedroom home for 24 hours. Chiras says, “Utilities throughout the nation are cracking down with special fees on solar-home owners that occasionally pull electricity from the grid. I think more people are going to opt to go off-grid or install a Tesla battery to provide nighttime power to preempt this. It’s easier to maintain than a standard lead-acid battery, and should last as long. When its useful life is over, the homeowner returns it to the company.” “Saltwater-based batteries for homeowners are coming up,” observes Clay Sterling, assistant professor of electrical technology at Kankakee Community College, in Kankakee, Illinois. “The batteries from Aquion Energy are nontoxic, safe and recyclable.” Their Aspen series of aqueous hybrid ion batteries contain neither heavy metals nor toxic chemicals and are non-flammable and non-explosive, adding to their safety.
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Building green gets easier with green home plans. The prototype, superinsulated, 970-square-foot NewenHouse sustainable home in Viroqua, Wisconsin, is about 50 percent smaller and more than 80 percent more energy efficient than the average American home. The plans-and-services package for the Passive House-certified NewenHouse home features double walls for insulation and a super-efficient heat recovery ventilator. Four different home plans are available for houses under 1,000 square feet. John D. Ivanko is co-author of ECOpreneuring. Liam Kivirist captures the latest technology news on TechSocket.net.
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Four-Season Climates
ECO YARDS Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko
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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,” says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used. His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative. Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife.
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Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawn-free yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change. To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both.
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From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.” “Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”
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In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fernlike leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance. “Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type
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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.
leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a lowgrowing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.” Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”
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Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.” “Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee. They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.
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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who
covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.” Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better. For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.
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“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf. “Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues. “Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.” Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage. John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.
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A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch.com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.” The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.
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“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live,
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saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.
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frequently than the turf lawn they replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can also be
easy to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.” Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”
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Party for the Planet at The Toledo Zoo Saturday, April 22 •10am-4pm Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo OH Come celebrate Earth Day and bring your recyclables and take part in cool activities that help you learn how to be a little “greener’ to protect the environment. Drop off recyclables in the Anthony Wayne parking lot.
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he federal Every Student Succeeds Act, passed in December 2015 to take effect in the 2017-2018 school year, is the first law in U.S. history to include language that supports environmental education. Plans call for it to be integrated with current state standards, graduation requirements, teacher development and assessment, funding sources and policy action steps. EducationWorld.com offers lesson plan ideas for students. For example, students from third grade through high school might collect their household junk mail and explore ways to reduce it. Those in kindergarten through eighth grade may create a binder of information on endangered species that includes maps, animal facts and threats to their survival, exploring causal interconnections throughout the planet. Students can also build a cafeteria compost pile or find ways to improve their school’s recycling program. Kathleen Rogers, president of the nonprofit Earth Day Network, on EarthDayNetwork.org, says, “We need to promote environmental consciousness into our children’s curricula so they are able to analyze problems, think critically, balance needs and take informed action.”
Earth Day isn’t just one day. Aware citizens can take a rewarding action every day. Help Toledo, OH/Monroe County, MI celebrate and forward its progress toward sustainability at these local Earth Day 2017 events. Monroe County Earth Day Expo Saturday, April 8 •10am-2pm Welch Health Education Building (Monroe County Community College) 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe MI This is a free, family-friendly event focusing on sustainable living ideas and concepts. Earth Day Wednesday, April 12 •4-5pm Kent Branch Library 3101 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo OH The Toledo Grows organization is coming to help celebrate Earth Day! Free to attend . Family Center Celebrates Earth Day! Sunday, April 16 •12pm-5pm Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St, Toledo OH Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! For children ages 10 and younger, we will make an art project from recycled materials.
Family Center Celebrates Earth Day! Saturday, April 22 •12pm-5pm Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St, Toledo OH Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! For children ages 10 and younger, we will make an art project from recycled materials. Go Green Book Swap Saturday, April 22 •1-3pm Washington Branch Library, 5560 Harvest Lane, Toledo OH Celebrate Earth Day and Go Green by swapping up to 3 books for 3 new books. Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 22 •5pm Center for Conscious Living 7410 Noward Rd., Waterville OH Live Music Yoga for all levels with Tina Ferner (Music by Terry Baker, Crystal Bowls by Carrie Roberts) followed by Gratitude Blessing & Sharing of Earth's Bounty, The Great Invocation by Lynn Chandler and Mother Earth Walk & Fire Ceremony with Bob Bodi. Earth Day Celebration at Kent State Stark Campus Sunday, April 23 •1pm-4pm Kent State University at Stark (Campus Center Lot & Pond Area), 6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, OH Enjoy a free, family-friendly afternoon filled with environmental educational activities, nature walks, games, crafts, mock fossil digs, entertainment, giveaways and much more!
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physical conditions similar to those Cole affords, but on a larger and more efficient scale, usually without the love. In regions where 14 hours of daylight are not a given, farmers use artificial lighting. When snow is too deep for the birds to venture out and it’s too cold for bug life, farmers supply indoor coops and feed. How well and humanely they do this is up to consumers to find out.
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Eggs-pert Advice How to Buy Good Eggs from Happy Hens by Judith Fertig
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anice Cole, the author of Chicken and Egg: A Memoir of Suburban Homesteading with 125 Recipes, knows how delicious a really fresh egg tastes. She keeps three chickens she calls “the girls” in the backyard of her suburban Minneapolis home. “Jasmine, a white Silkie, lays small, beige-colored eggs; Keiko a black and white Ameraucana and Silver Wyandotte cross, green eggs; and Peanut, a brown, feathery Cochin mix, brown eggs,” relates Cole. Cole has learned a lot about the natural lives of chickens. They need 14 hours of sunlight to produce eggs and lay about one per day. Chickens must be protected from predators, locked up at night in their coop for optimal well-being and let out in the morning to roam. Here are some tips for buying the freshest, most delicious and humanely raised chicken eggs.
How to Read an Egg Carton Deciphering the language on an egg carton is a first step. Diet affects flavor. “Eggs from pasture-raised chickens allowed to roam—eating grass, worms and bugs in the backyard or a pasture—will look and taste better than eggs from chickens limited to an inside space eating chicken feed,” says Cole. “Pasture-raised eggs will have a fresh 18
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herbaceous, or grassy, flavor with an ‘egg-ier’ essence.” “Look for the terms organic, free range or ideally, pastured or pasture-raised,” advises Adele Douglass, in Herndon, Virginia, executive director of Humane Farm Animal Care (CertifiedHumane.org). “USDA Organic” is a U.S. Department of Agriculture label confirming that the food the chicken ate was certified organic. “Non-GMO” indicates a diet free of genetically modified ingredients. “Free-range”, another USDA label, means the chicken had continuing access to the outdoors. “Pasture-raised” assures that the chicken roamed outdoors daily, eating what they wanted; the ideal scenario. “Cage-free” is a USDA-regulated designation ensuring that the chickens were allowed to roam freely about within their building to get food and water. “Natural” has no real meaning says Douglass; the term invokes no USDA regulation and nothing about actual farming practices. “Certified Humane” or “Animal Welfare Approved” means that each free-range hen has at least two square feet of outdoor space; it’s the most desirable designation, says Douglass. When farmers want to raise egglaying chickens, they need to provide
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Eating one egg a day, or moderate consumption, will not raise cholesterol levels in healthy adults, concludes a 2012 review in the journal Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. While egg yolks contain cholesterol, they also possess nutrients that help lower the risk for heart disease, including protein, vitamins B12 and D, riboflavin and folate, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston. A study by Kansas State University researchers published in the 2001 Journal of Nutrition also found that phosphatidylcholine, another substance in eggs, can decrease the amount of cholesterol the body absorbs from them. Plus, eggs are great sources of micronutrients and antioxidants, says Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered and licensed dietitian and wellness manager for Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, in Ohio. “I’ve always been a huge proponent for eggs. As lean sources of protein, they help us stay full, are easy to prepare and can be part of a healthy eating regime because they’re packed with free-radical- and inflammationfighting antioxidants.” Kirkpatrick adds, “Eggs also help protect eyes. Their nutrient-rich yolks, like leafy green vegetables, are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that studies have repeatedly shown help protect against macular degeneration.” Ideally, all chickens would be treated like Cole’s “girls.” For now, the best most of us can do is choose “Pasture-Raised,” “Organic” and “Certified Humane”. Getting to know more about the farmers that produce our eggs is even better. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
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March for Science this Earth Day Concerned citizens will unite on April 22 for a March for Science in Washington, D.C., and locations around the world to champion robustly funding and publicly communicating science for the common good as a pillar of freedom and prosperity. The group is calling on political leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based standards in the public interest. The focus will showcase science as a tool to find answers and influence decisions at all levels, from astronomy to zoology, including environmental science and climate change. Jacquelyn Gill, Ph.D., was part of the original group sparking the idea of a March for Science via her initial tweet. “We know how to keep our air and water clean, and the outcomes of the research should inform the policy,” says Gill, an assistant professor of paleoecology and plant ecology at the University of Maine. Caroline Weinberg, a New York City science writer and program cochairwoman, says, “Within hours, satellite marches were popping up around the country, then the world.” Organizers report several hundred established event locations and the number continues to grow. To join or create an event, visit MarchForScience.com/satellite-marches. 20
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haron Puszko, Ph.D., founder of the Daybreak Geriatric Massage Institute, in Indianapolis, teaches and certifies massage therapists working in assisted living, long-term care and memory care facilities. She relates, “These individuals appreciate not only the physiological benefits of massage but also having a therapist touch and address them by their names. A 105-yearold woman jokes, ‘Now that they’ve figured out how to keep us alive for so long, they don’t know what to do with us. Thank God for massage therapy.’” Specialty certificate programs such as Puszko’s, representing advanced education and training within a modality qualified as therapeutic massage and bodywork, are benefitting both massage therapists and clients. Some outcomebased specialty modalities considered as requirements for specific populations such as seniors, athletes, infants and cancer patients and survivors, are referred to as “medical massage”. The nonprofit National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork provides an accredited, voluntary certification beyond entry-level
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state licensure. To maintain their status, therapists must complete 24 hours of continuing education and 100 hours of work experience, and pass a criminal background check every two years. The certifying board also approves continuing education providers that teach specialty techniques, including integrative health care, sports massage and military veteran massage. The result is therapies administered according to a national standard of excellence requisite for therapists working in collaboration with doctors, chiropractors, wellness centers, retirement care communities and other medical settings. Puszko, an approved provider who founded her service in 2000, offers beginning and advanced weekend workshops for therapists on the complexities of physiological changes and technical skills required to work with geriatric or senior clients. She works from three offices in upscale retirement communities and teaches approved continuing education curricula throughout the U.S. and internationally. “Although the skills I teach are not taught in massage school, they are in
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demand at independent and assisted living facilities where massage is considered a vital aspect of health care,” says Puszko. “Older Americans represent the greatest challenge to massage therapists. For elderly residents, stretching and pulling on delicate skin and joints, as well as pushing one’s elbow into gluteus maximus muscles, are unacceptable approaches.” She explains that they might be called upon for a range of needs from helping prepare a 70-year-old marathoner for a race to reducing the stress of an exhausted hospice patient. Geri Ruane is one of four founding directors of Oncology Massage Alliance, in Austin, Texas. She manages the operations for this nonprofit created in 2011 to help therapists that volunteer to administer complimentary hand and foot massage therapy to cancer patients and caregivers in chemotherapy infusion rooms and prior to radiation treatment. The alliance offers financial assistance to licensed massage therapists for advanced training through approved third-party oncology massage classes and provides hands-on experience with cancer patients. Ruane defines the essential aspects of an oncology massage therapist’s (OMT) skill set. “A properly trained therapist has an informed understanding of the disease itself and the many ways it can affect the human body; the side effects of cancer treatments, such as medications, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation; and the ability to modify massage techniques in order to adapt accordingly. Our main purpose is to reduce stress and provide emotional support for cancer patients and caregivers in radiation and infusion rooms.” For example, an OMT will ask a patient about their cancer treatment history, including particulars of related individual health issues, prior to the massage. Hospitals in 35 states and Washington, D.C., now offer massage therapy to individuals during cancer treatment. MK Brennan, president of the Society for Oncology Massage, created in 2007, in Toledo, Ohio, is a registered nurse with a longtime practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brennan observes, “In nursing school, I was taught how to give a back rub, an aspect
of patient care once provided by all nurses, but no longer part of a nurse’s education. It now appears that there could be a resurgence of interest in offering massage therapy in hospitals that would encompass more medical aspects and require modified techniques for different patient populations.” In addition to oncology and geriatric massage, other select massage therapy modalities such as orthopedic, bodywork, Asian techniques and those related to pregnancy, infant and child health care as well as other
special needs require advanced education and training. Before making an appointment with a massage therapist/bodyworker for a specific type of help, inquire about their knowledge, experience, training and continuing education. Ask about additional credentials above entry-level core education that are specific to special needs. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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arth’s oceans shelter more than a million species, employ millions of people and feed billions more. Their complex ecosystems increasingly face critical challenges, including acidification, overfishing and pollution. Inspiring us all, youths nationwide are stepping up with bold, creative actions benefiting present and future generations to show us how we too, can do our part. Sean Russell, 24, of Englewood, Florida, was exposed to ocean wonders in junior marine conservation summer camps and 4-H programs. Volunteering with Mote Marine Laboratory’s dolphin research program, in Sarasota, Russell
was struck by how improperly discarded fishing line entangled and killed dolphins and other wildlife. At 16, he launched the Stow It—Don’t Throw It Project to promote portable receptacles made from repurposed tennis ball containers for anglers to stash used fishing line for later safe disposal on shore. More than 21,000 containers have been distributed nationwide to date. While earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit to harness youth enthusiasm for related issues. Six summits have convened hundreds of concerned young change-makers
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state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.” The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy. Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online. Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference. The SOA, recognized by the United Nations as a game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain. Actionable steps include advocating for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone
National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016. Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike. “You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire people to take action,” says Russell.
Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
What We Can Do Now Everyone has a part to play in keeping oceans clean and healthy. Here are some ways concerned individuals of all ages can help. Do away with disposable plastics. Use reusable alternatives to single-use plastics such as plastic bags, water bottles, to-go containers, takeaway cups and straws, all of which clog the oceans and endanger 600 aquatic species due to ingestion or entanglement. Green what drains. Anything that washes down the drain can end up in waterways. Avoid dumping chemicals like paint, oil and solvents and opt for non-toxic cleaning products like DIY cleaners made from vinegar and baking soda, which are safe for people and the seas. Eat smart. Per a 2016 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report, nearly a third of commercial fish stocks are now fished at dangerously unsustainable levels. Find best choices on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s downloadable sustainable seafood guide and app at SeafoodWatch.org when dining or shopping, and ask seafood eateries and fish counters to carry ocean-friendly selections. Reduce fertilizers. Fertilizer runoff from gardens and commercial agriculture eventually end up in oceans, leading to “dead zones” with low levels of oxygen that kill aquatic life. Cut energy use. Carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption is turning oceans acidic, which is particularly harmful to coral reefs. Use energy-efficient appliances and vehicles, opt for renewable energy plans from local utilities and bike, walk and take public transit. Primary sources: Ocean.si.edu; Ocean.org; Ocean.NationalGeographic.com
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chronic or complete constipation, anal sac disorders or inflammatory bowel disease, regardless of cause. Because sick pets often suffer from reduced appetite and impaired digestion, enzyme supplements are often added to a dietetic regimen to improve their nutritional status. Helpful enzymes include proteases, carbohydrases (like amylase) and lipases that break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats, respectively. Digestive enzymes are highly specific both to the type of food they act upon and the conditions under which they work. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources (bacteria or fungi). While pancreatic enzymes activate mainly in the small intestines (being inactive in the stomach’s lower pH environment), plant and microbial enzymes begin digesting foods in the stomach immediately after ingestion and likely even on the food being prepared, if the enzymes are added several minutes before they are eaten. Enzymes from microbial and plant origins have a broader spectrum of activity because they are stable and active through a wide pH range of 3.0 to 8.0.
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nzymes are among the most commonly used supplements for cats and dogs because they are widely beneficial. They support digestive health and enhance nutrient absorption, as well as reduce inflammation and boost overall wellness. A nutrition school adage states, “If you have a question on your exam and don’t know the answer, put down ‘enzymes’ and you’ll likely be correct.” The point is that enzymes made by the body for specific functions are essential to life because they affect nearly every physical or biological process. Enzymes help normal, healthy pets use nutrients and support the righting of gastrointestinal disorders, whether involving simple vomiting, diarrhea,
Enzymes may be helpful for pets with inflammatory conditions, including arthritis, dermatitis, allergies, asthma and cancer. In such cases, they should not be administered with food, because otherwise they will be “used up” before the pet digests the food. It’s also possible to use enzyme supplementation to reduce excessive shedding because enzyme supplementation is widely recognized to increase the absorption of nutrients, some possibly involved in controlling hair growth. Some of these nutrients may be used in thyroid hormone synthesis, which can positively affect hair growth and reduce shedding. A novel use for enzymes is to help pets practicing coprophagia, or the eating of their own or another animal’s feces. Adding the proper enzymes to the diet is believed to curb this problem, which could result from a nutrient deficiency caused by incomplete digestion and absorption. For pets with behavioral coprophagia, enzyme supplementation is unlikely to help the problem but will still benefit the pet’s overall health. The recommended dose by breed and weight is based upon experience, the label of a specific product and directions provided by the family veterinarian. Using enzymes according to a professional’s advice is safe, with rare to nonexistent side effects. Talk to the pet’s doctor about the best enzyme products to address individual needs and keep them healthy. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.
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Free Courses in Immune Support – 5-6pm. Dr. Barbour leads this course on flu prevention & care, and how to perform the thoracic pump (a hands-on procedure that stimulates 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 734-241-0560.
FRIDAY, APRIL 14 SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Learning About Your Past – 9:30-11:30am. TopicAncestry.com and Paid Genealogy Websites. Learn how to make the most of paid subscription sites such as the Hayes Presidential Library & Museum, Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, Fold3, FindMyPast.com, MyHeritage.com, NewpaperArchives. com, NewEnglandAncestors.org and Archives.com. Sponsored by RootsMagic Inc, this series covers topics from starting genealogy research to publishing a family history. $10/class. Rutherford B Hayes Ctr, Hayes Museum, 1 Spiegel Grove, Fremont OH. More Info and Pre-registration requested by e-mailing bhill@rbhayes.org.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration lecture – 6:30-8:30pm. “It’s All About Balance.” Matt Buderer, R Ph. FIACP Compounding Pharmacist, will discuss the biochemistry and balance of hormones in both men and women. Topics include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol and stress. Free. Buderer Drug, 26611 N Dixie Hwy, Suite 119, Perrysburg OH. Seating is limited. Please call 419-873-2800 to reserve a seat.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Adolescent Health and Wellness – 7-8pm. Speakers from Mercy Health Talks will offer advice to parents on everything from food to fitness. Free. King Road Library, 3900 King Rd, Toledo OH. Registration required at ToledoLibrary.org/Events/ King Road/Calendar. More info 419-259-5380.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Herbal First Aid Kit – 5:30-7:30pm. Sarah Williams teaches this class on what herbs to put in the kit, where to get (or how to make) the components and for which minor injuries to use them. Make and take home a few. Cost $25. The 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class. Class size is15.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Earth Day Expo – 10am-2pm. This year’s theme is “Healthy Planet, Healthy You”. Family-friendly activities, entertainment, educational exhibits, wellness exhibits, sustainability exhibits, crafts and prize drawings. Free admission. Monroe County Community College, Gerald Welch Health Ed. Bldg, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI HortEducation: Native Plants and Eye Poppin’ Perennials – 9am-12pm. Session 3 of this 3-part series. Michelle Grigore of Metroparks Toledo discusses using Native Plants in Your Landscape and will answer questions on your special needs during a Q&A. Jonathan Milbrodt, curator at TBG, discusses a variety of perennials, both older and new varieties, along with ideal uses. $25/non-members, $20/TBG members. Toledo Botanical Garden, Conference Ctr
(park in Elmer Lot), 5403 Elmer Dr, Toledo OH. Please pre-register at 419-536-2039. Free Wig Salon Program – 10am-12pm. Your American Cancer Society offers FREE, brand-new wigs to women who are facing or experiencing hair loss as a result of a cancer treatment. No appt necessary. (Pgm is held on the 2nd Wed and 2nd Sat each month). Free. The Victory Center, 5532 W Central Ave, Ste B, Toledo OH. More info Penny McCloskey 419-531-7600 or PMcCloskey@ TheVictoryCenter.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Spiritual Discussion on DREAMS – Starts 2:30pm. What can they teach us? Learn tips and tools to help remember and interpret dreams. Research past lives and get practical help for everyday living. Hosted by Mary Jane Portaz of Eckankar, Ohio Satsang Society. Free. Heatherdowns Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd, Toledo OH. More info EckankarOhio.org or 800-891-7713 or e-mail Info@ECK-Ohio.org.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 Free Wig Salon Program – 10am-12pm. Your American Cancer Society offers FREE, brand-new wigs to women who are facing or experiencing hair loss as a result of a cancer treatment. No appt necessary. (Pgm is held on the 2nd Wed and 2nd Sat each month). Free. The Victory Center, 5532 W Central Ave, Ste B, Toledo OH. More info Penny McCloskey 419-531-7600 or PMcCloskey@ TheVictoryCenter.org. Lunch and Learn: Preparing for Spring & Summer - 12:15-12:45pm Webinar about using essential oils. Learn how essential oils can protect you and your family this spring and summer as you prepare for the great outdoors! We will discuss seasonal spring-time threats, bug repellent, sunscreen and more! Free. Register at http://bit.ly/EC4-12. Contact Karla at 419-265-3219 for questions. See ad p. 23. Earth Day- 4-5pm. The Toledo Grows organization is coming to help celebrate Earth Day! Free. Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo OH. No registration necessary. Tapping Group - (2nd Wed. each month) 6-7pm. Tap Away Stress and Anxiety in this group practice using EFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques, an effective, self-soothing acupressure tool to release distress and negative thought habits while expanding heart-centered energy to access peace, joy and abundance.$10/class. 6635 W. Central Ave, Toledo OH. Register with Cindy Baker at 419-376-0844 or email CindyBaker001@gmail.com. Helping Children Learn to Make Healthy Choices – 6-8pm. Helps parents grow in their understanding and awareness of the variety of influences which impact a child’s decision-making processes. Free. Course# CHILD 756-81 Monroe County Community College, Room Z257, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at MonroeCCC.edu.
Women’s Expo (Apr 14-15) – Fri. 2-8pm. Events By Cindy presents this 2017 Expo, featuring businesses that specialize in food items, health and beauty geared toward women. Live presentations and demonstrations, giveaways. $5/person. Birch Run Expo Ctr, 11600 N Beyer Rd, Birch Run MI. More info contact Cindy 989-964-9807. 21 Up! – Starts 7pm. Join a conversation that challenges long held beliefs of guilt and our attempts to lead a “reasonable life”. Must we struggle through this life to qualify for something in the next? Where joy and laughter keep close company with love. Free, love offering accepted. Unity of Toledo Spiritual Ctr, 3535 Executive Pkwy, Toledo OH. More info 419-537-1001.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Women’s Expo (Apr 14-15) – Sat. 9am-5pm. See the April 14th listing for details. Chakra Yoga Workshop - 5:30-7pm. Angela Zaborowski, a registered yoga teacher and reiki practitioner, will be teaching this workshop. Come balance your chakras while exploring a new boutique in the area. Cost $20/$10 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot. Gypsie Soul, 123 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg OH. For more information, e-mail GypsieSoulShop@aol.com or visit GypsieSoulShop.com. See ad p. 22.
SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Family Center Celebrates Earth Day! – 12pm5pm. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! For children ages 10 and younger, we will make an art project from recycled materials. The Family Center is sponsored in part by the Andersons. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St, Toledo OH. More info The Toledo Museum of Art.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Spring Cleaning Fundraiser for American Cancer Society Relay for Life (Apr 18-19) – 7am-7pm. CPW will be collecting bags or boxes of Clothes, Shoes, Purses, Belts, Book bags, Linens and other Cloth Items for ACS Relay for Life Team and Easter Seals. Tax donation forms will be available. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Toledo OH. Questions to Jennifer at 419-841-9622 or jschrickel@cpwhc.com. Essential Oils 101 - 6-7pm. Join Betsey and learn how we implement essential oils here in our dental office, why we recommend them for good oral health, and how you can use them in your own home. Free. Seating is limited. Everyone who attends will receive a free gift! Briarfield Dental, 3550 Briarfield Blvd. Ste100, Maumee OH. Register by calling 419-866-6985 or email info@briarfielddentalcare. com. See ad p. 23. Women’s Self-defense Seminar – 7-9pm. This class covers simple strategies designed to help you protect yourself from attackers. Learn to recognize
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threatening situations, methods of responding to them, and how to gather the confidence needed to survive an attack. Wear comfortable gym clothes and be prepared to go barefoot. Release of Liability waiver must be submitted at registration. Course HPE721-81. $29 (Seniors $14.50). Monroe County Community College, Room H139, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at MonroeCCC.edu.
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Summer Camp Fair – 10am-5pm. Come and meet reps from local camps, academic summer programs, teen adventure programs, and schools to find the best fit for your children. Door prizes. Free admission. Westfield Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St, Toledo OH.
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5th Annual Spring Holistic and Psychic Expo – (Apr 22-23) – Sat. 10am-6pm. Readers, mediums, aura photography, energy work, holistic products, Free presentations, free parking. Hosted by Intuitives Interactive. $10/daily, $15/weekend, $8/ college students, $5/Ages 12-17. EMU Student Ctr, 900 Oakwood St, 2nd Floor, Ypsilanti MI. Discounts apply for early ticket purchase thru EventBrite.com.
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Shakin’ Not Stirred-Parkinson’s Disease Support Group – 6:30pm-8:30pm. For individuals who have Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Learn the latest about what the disease is and how to cope successfully with everyday challenges. Free. Monroe Township Hall, Nature Center, 4925 E Dunbar Rd, Monroe MI. More info Jennifer Traver 734-4975683 or e-mail ShakinNStirred@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Holistic Festival - (Apr 21-23) - Fri-noon-9pm. Vendor show with tarot readers, psychics, astrologers, reflexology, massage, aromatherapy, herbal products, clothing, jewelry and more. $2/parking, admission is free. Gibraltar Trade Ctr, 237 N River Rd, Mt Clemens MI. More info GibraltarTrade.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Glass City Marathon Health & Fitness Expo – 9am-5pm. The Expo will serve as the pick-up location for Glass City Marathon race numbers, t-shirts and Goodie Bags for the participants. There are 50 vendor booths. Come visit the Thermacare Booth and find out about thermography (See ad p. 23.) Free. Savage Hall Sports Arena on the Campus of The University of Toledo. 2801 W. Bancroft, Toledo OH. Party for the Planet at The Toledo Zoo – 10am4pm. Come celebrate Earth Day and bring your recyclables and take part in cool activities that help you learn how to be a little “greener’ to protect the environment. Drop off recyclables in the Anthony
savethedate Aromatherapy Certification Course April 22, 23, 29, 30 2017 - 9am-5pm. Margo Hertzfeld, Clinically Certified Aromatherapist, is an Instructor at the School for Aromatic Studies. Certification requires submission of 5 case studies and a final exam. Entry-level class, no previous experience needed. Program is designed for massage therapists, estheticians, nurses, healthcare providers and individuals interested in exploring aromatherapy and the benefits of essential oils. This program is approved by the NCBTMB for 40 CE Hours for Massage Therapists. Tuition $550/4-day course. More info and registration call Margo 419-360-0169 or visit RosyGlowAromatherapy.com. Class size is limited to 14. Location: Body & Sole Massage Therapy, Medical Annex, 214 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg OH. See ad p. 30.
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Holistic Festival – (Apr. 21-23) - Sat. 10am-8pm. See the April 21st listing for details. Family Center Celebrates Earth Day! – 12pm5pm. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! For children ages 10 and younger, we will make an art project from recycled materials. The Family Center is sponsored in part by The Andersons. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St, Toledo OH. More info The Toledo Museum of Art.com. Tasting: Fantastic Fruits and Veggies – 1-3pm. Let us help fit fruits and veggies in your daily diet. We’ll be offering samples of Garlic Tofu and Greens, assorted dried organic fruits, vegetable soup, Blue Diamond Nut Thins, and Ferdo’s Hummus. Free. Donations welcome. Phoenix Earth Food Co-op, 1447 Sylvania Ave, Toledo OH. More info 419476-3211. Go Green Book Swap – 1-3pm. Celebrate Earth Day and Go Green by swapping up to 3 books for 3 new books. Washington Branch Library, 5560 Harvest Lane, Toledo OH. More info call 419-259-5330. Earth Day Celebration – Starts 5pm. Live Music Yoga for all levels with Tina Ferner (Music by Terry Baker, Crystal Bowls by Carrie Roberts) followed by Gratitude Blessing & Sharing of Earth's Bounty, The Great Invocation by Lynn Chandler and Mother Earth Walk & Fire Ceremony with Bob Bodi at Center for Conscious Living, 7410 Noward Rd, Waterville OH. More info CCLNWO.org or call 419-536-6426. Love Offerings accepted.
SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Holistic Festival – (Apr. 21-23) - Sun. 10am-6pm. See the April 21st listing for details. 5th Annual Spring Holistic and Psychic Expo – (Apr 22-23) – Sun. 11am-5pm. See the April 22nd listing for details. Creating Soap From Scratch – 2-4pm. Elissa Teal leads this hands-on class on creating a pound of soap from olive oil, lye and water with the cold process method. Safety when working with lye will be discussed along with tips on making the type of soap which suits your needs. BRING: safety goggles, rubber gloves and long-sleeved shirt. Class size is 12. $30. The 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/ Take A Class.
MONDAY, APRIL 24 Gardening with Wildlife – 6:30-7:30pm. Guests from the Toledo Metroparks will teach Tweens and Teens how to attract wildlife to their backyards through plantings, and they’ll offer tips on how to keep some wildlife from eating you out of house and
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Hosted by Sandy Earl, Natural Foods Cooking Instructor/Holistic Health Coach Experience the delicious taste of homemade bone broth, using easy to prepare recipes. You will leave class with the recipes in hand, along with the hands on experience of participating in the food prep. The foods to be prepared and sampled during the sessions includeLemon Grass Asian Chicken Bone Broth Baby Kale and Berry Salad with Lemon Poppy Vinaigrette Pesto Eggplant Rollups Parsnip, Rutabaga, and Sweet Potato Puree Gourmet Chicken Meatloaf Chocolate Nut Truffles All recipes will be void of gluten, refined sugar and dairy, and will include healthy fats. Some of the recipes will include bone broth which helps to heal the gut and soothe achy joints, along with reducing inflammation which promotes weight loss. Pre-registration Required with Sandy at 419-351-7409. Cost $40. Class size is limited to 20 and will fill quickly. Location: Providence Lutheran Church, 8131 Airport Hwy, Holland OH home. Oregon Library, 3340 Dustin Rd, Oregon OH. More info 419-259-5250.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Embrace Life Wellness Conference – 8am2:30pm. This conference focuses on embracing life as you age. It is meant to engage, educate and empower persons 50 years young and up, caretakers, family members and key influencers in the healthcare industry in Northwest Ohio. A celebration of healthy living! $10/before April 11th, $18/after April 11th. Cedar Creek Church, 29129 Lime City Rd, Perrysburg OH. Purchase tickets at EmbraceLifeConference17.eventbrite.com. More info 419-247-2886.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Yoga With Essential Oils – 9-10:30am. Tara Kestner leads this beginner-friendly gentle yoga class, incorporating oils which will ground, invigorate and relax participants. The practice will focus on flexibility, strength and breath awareness. Class size is 8. $20. The 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class. Tasting: Warm Climates, Warm Flavors – 1-3pm. Cuba’s not only known for its warm weather, but its food as well. Join us for a Cuba-inspired tasting. We’re offering samples of Beanitos Refried Beans, Drew’s Salsa, Feel Good Taquitos, and Cuban Black Bean Soup. Free. Donations welcome. Phoenix Earth Food Co-op, 1447 Sylvania Ave, Toledo OH. More info 419-476-3211.
ongoingevents sunday Hot YogAlign – 9-10:15am. Postural-based yoga classes that focus on enhancing natural body alignment thru specialized techniques that release tension and increase strength, stability and flexibility. Please bring water bottle. $15/drop-in. Free mat/ towel rental. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. Spirituality Gathering Without the Religion – Starts 10 am. 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. Coping with Strongholds, Bondages and Addictions – 10am-1pm. This religious-based therapy session is administered by Oasis Ministries and relies on the Bible’s teachings. Free. Ramada Inn, 3536 Secor Rd, Toledo OH. Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30-11:30am. Join in a celebration of Love, Fellowship and Acceptance during this inspirational hour of music and message about how we can truly manifest and experience a life of joy and abundance. UTSC hosts a beautiful sanctuary and offers a warm welcome to everyone regardless of background or faith. Unity of Toledo Spiritual Ctr, 3535 Executive Pkwy, Toledo OH. Learn More 419-357-1001.
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. 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. Cardio Drumfit & Strength Training –7pm. Workout while you rockout! A crazy, fun way to get a total body workout. All fitness levels welcome. $2, includes use of eqpt. Ottawa River Elementary, 4747 290th St, Toledo OH. More info Jamie 567-225-4627 or All Shook Up Nutrition 419-725-9084.
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. 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 Sunrise Yoga class – 7:15-8:30am. Angie leads this class which will give you a grounded start to your day with Sun Salutes and deeper holds with a focus on breath and alignment. Suitable for all levels. $65/5-class pass, $110/10-class pass, check website for full list of rate options. Move Mentality, 1220 W Wooster St, Ste C, Bowling Green OH. More info info@MoveMentalityLLC.com or 419-308-1261. River Raisin Networkers – 7:30 am. A get-together for Monroe area small business owners. Contact Bill Kipf at 734-341-0229 for more info about the group. Dena’s Family Restaurant, 15391 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe Mi. Active Older Adults Class – 9:30-10:30am. Good class for strengthening and balance. $3/class. Friendship Park Community, 2930 131st Street, Pointe Place, Toledo OH. More info contact Friendship Center 419-936-3079. Yoga Fit – 9:30-11am. Fitness yoga incorporates the best that yoga and fitness training have to offer. This powerful combination will bring about lifestyle changes that impact the mind, body, and spirit. $15 each class. Inspired Heart Holistic Ctr, 205 Farnsworth, Waterville OH. To register Kim Collins 419-779-2177 or visit InspiredHeartHolisticCenter. com for more info. Yoga to Calm the Mind with Sandy Earl - 1011am. A gentle flowing class involving the use of tennis/dryer balls facilitating self-massage that promotes reduced stress levels, better balance, and less aches and pains. Appropriate for all levels. New students in April $5/first class. Harmony in Life, 5747 Main St, Sylvania OH. Call Sandy to reserve spot 419-351-7409. Babytime – 10-10:45am. For babies 12 months and under, Babytime teaches early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, music, etc. Free. Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St, Sylvania OH. 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 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 Flex and Flow Yoga class – 5:15-6pm. A beautiful flowing yoga class, appropriate for all fitness levels. $12/drop-in, $60/7-class card, $65/30 days unlimited. Zen In The District, 1700 Canton St, 2nd Floor, Toledo OH. More info ZenInTheDistrict.com or 419-244-4936. 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. Date Night Yoga class – 6:15-7:15pm. A fun class, bring a date and one of you gets in Free. $12/dropin, $60/7-class card, $65/30 days unlimited. Zen In The District, 1700 Canton St, 2nd floor, Toledo OH. More info ZenInTheDistrict.com or 419-244-4936.
wednesday Acu Detox Wednesday – 11am-5pm (last session begins at 4pm). Acu Detox is an auricular acupuncture/acupressure treatment for any condition where relaxation and/or detoxification are needed. $16, walk-ins welcome. Asherah’s Garden, Holistic Boutique, 315 N Grove St, Bowling Green OH. Call 419-354-8408 for info. 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 Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A, Toledo OH. Call Jennifer for more info 419-841-9622. jschrickel@cpwrehab.com.
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All Disease Begins in the Gut series – (Mar 8-Apr 19 2017) 11am-Noon. Learn about the diseases which are result of a compromised digestive system, and how to treat them to regain your health. ADHD, auto immune disease, depression, autism, food allergies, eczema, acid reflux, IBS and constipation will all be discussed. Course #HLTSC 747-81. $94 (Seniors $47)/All 6 classes(no class April 5), $24 (Seniors $12)/each class. Monroe County Community College, Room Z258, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at MonroeCCC.edu. Healthy Living in Today’s World series – (Mar 8-Apr 19 2017) 12:15-1:15pm. Learn how to protect or regain your health in this series which covers Organic vs. conventional food, the Rise of Diabetes, Chemicals in our food, GMOs and their effects, and Toxins and how to eliminate them. Course #HLTSC 746-81. $94 (Seniors $47)/All 6 classes (no class on 4/5/17), $24 (Seniors $12)/each class. Monroe County Community College, Room Z258, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at MonroeCCC.edu. 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 – (2nd Wed each month) 1-2:30pm. 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. Booty Busting Workout #1 (Starting 2/1/17) 5:30-6:25pm. This is a low-impact, high-intensity workout using all muscle groups in rhythmic movements. Gain cardio benefits as well as body sculpting results. Wear comfy clothes, tennis shoes and bring light/medium weights, exercise mat and water. Instructor Shelly Ridner. Class size 20. $25/ class. Manor School, 1731 W Lorain St, Monroe MI. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by 1) Phone 734-265-3170, 2) Mail Ck to Monroe Public Schools, Community Ed, 1275 N Macomb St, Monroe MI 48162 or 3) In Person at 1275 N Macomb St address. Booty Busting Workout #2 (Starting 3/15/17) 5:30-6:25pm. This is a low-impact, high-intensity workout using all muscle groups in rhythmic movements. Gain cardio benefits as well as body sculpting results. Wear comfy clothes, tennis shoes and bring light/medium weights, exercise mat and water. Instructor Shelly Ridner. Class size 20. $25/ class. Manor School, 1731 W Lorain St, Monroe MI. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by 1) Phone 734-265-3170, 2) Mail Ck to Monroe Public Schools, Community Ed, 1275 N Macomb St, Monroe MI 48162 or 3) In Person at 1275 N Macomb St address. Tai Chi (Starting 2/8/17) 5:30-6:30pm. This practice consists of fluid, gentle and relaxed movements that are slow in tempo. Gain toning, reduced stress, better balance, while also learning Shibashi breathing exercises. Wear comfy clothes and tennis shoes. Instructor Viola Everett is a Certified Senior Trainer through Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi program. Class size 11. $48/class. Custer 2 School, 5001 W Albain Rd, Monroe MI. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by 1) Phone 734-265-3170, 2) Mail Ck to Monroe Public Schools, Community Ed, 1275 N Macomb, Monroe MI 48162 or 3) In Person at 1275 N Macomb address.
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Evening Yoga classes – Gentle Hatha: 5:30-6:45pm or Slow Flow Hatha: 7-8:30pm. Both classes appropriate for various levels in this friendly, supportive atmosphere. 5 and 10 class passes available or$15/ drop-in. Discounts for students, seniors and active military. Presence Yoga at Westgate Village, 3450 W Central Ave, Ste 320F, Toledo OH. RSVP or more info 419-376-6300. PresenceYogaLtd.com. See ad pg. 3. Pilates – 6-7pm. Taught by Cindy Ciampa, this class increases strength, flexibility and endurance. Can relieve stress and alleviate pain. $65/5 sessions. Alternative Physical Therapy, 440 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo OH. More info Cindy 419-410-1205. Mental Health Support Group – (2nd Wed each month) - 6-7pm. Free. Summerfield-Petersburg Library, Community Room, 60 E. Center St, Petersburg MI. More info 734-279-1025. Aquatic Exercise for Cancer 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 Drive, Suite A, Toledo OH. Must Register with Penny McCloskey at The Victory Center 419-531-7600. Mother’s Support Group – 6-7pm. Bring your young child along to interact with others. Free. Point Place Library, 2727 117th St, Toledo OH. Healing Yoga – 6:30-8pm. This class concentrates on therapeutic yoga and fitness and can help with pain management, illness and injury recovery. The class is small to allow for extensive “hands on” adjustment. $15 per class. Inspired Heart Holistic Ctr, 205 Farnsworth, Waterville OH. RSVP to Kim Collins 419-779-2177 or visit InspiredHeartHolisticCenter.com for more info. 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 Center at Canticle Center, 5335 Silica Dr., Sylvania OH. 419-367-1617. Coping with Strongholds, Bondages and Addictions – 6:30-8:30pm. This religious-based therapy session is administered by Oasis Ministries and relies on the Bible’s teachings. Free. Oasis Ministries, 5930 Huntingfield Blvd, Toledo OH. Cardio Drumfit & Strength Training –7pm. Workout while you rockout! A crazy, fun way to get a total body workout. All fitness levels welcome. First timers $2, includes use of eqpt. Ottawa River Elementary, 4747 290th St, Toledo OH. More info Jamie 567-225-4627 or All Shook Up Nutrition 419-725-9084. Stress: How It Affects Your Health and What To Do About It – Starts 7pm. This class, taught by Drs. Sean and Jennifer Totten, helps attendees of all ages learn how to manage stress, and how it affects your health. Free Stress Response Evaluation is offered. Space is limited. Free. Kinetic Chiropractic, 2059 N Monroe St, Monroe MI. Reservations required at 734-244-4383. More info ChiroMonroe.com.
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thursday Trance Thursday – 11am-5pm (last session begins at 4pm). Enjoy a crystal healing session that uses the energetic properties of the mineral world to balance and relax the body, mind and spirit. $30, walk-ins welcome. Asherah’s Garden, Holistic Boutique, 315 N Grove St, Bowling Green OH. Call 419354-8408 for info. 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. Boomer’s Meeting – Starts 11:30am. Networking and lunch for people born between 1946-1964 to discuss various areas of interest including wellness, finance, education, travel and entertainment, jobs/ employment, and community development. Boomers Resource Network Lake Erie Region. Uncle John’s Pancake House, 3131 Secor Rd, Toledo OH. More info 419-536-9442 Active Older Adults Class – 1:30-2:30pm. Good class for strengthening and balance. $3/class. Friendship Park Community, 2930 131st Street, Pointe Place, Toledo OH. More info contact Friendship Center 419-936-3079. Yoga Therapy for Kids, Teens and Adults (Apr 6-May 4 2017) – 4:15-7:45pm. This 5-wk yoga therapy class empowers students by developing strength and skill to deal with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, eating disorders, life events and PTSD. Kids Ages 5-12: 4:15-5:15pm, Teens Ages 13-17: 5:30-6:30pm, Adults 6:457:45pm. Jessi Farley, LPC, E-RYT200, is a licensed counselor and an experienced registered yoga teacher. $100/all 5 sessions. Joe’s Yoga & Fitness, Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd, Perrysburg OH. Pre-registration required at JoesYogaFitness. com - Yoga Therapy Classes. More Info Jessi@ evolutioncounselingandyoga.com. Yoga for Stability and Mindfulness with Sandy Earl – 5:30-6:30pm. A flowing class that focuses on stabilizing the core to increase strength and support spinal alignment, using a variety of balls for massage, relieving pain associated with muscle tension. Appropriate for all levels. New students in April $5/ first class. Harmony in Life, 5747 Main St, Sylvania OH. Call Sandy to reserve spot 419-351-7409. 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. 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. All Disease Begins in the Gut series – (Apr 20-May25 2017) 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about the diseases which are result of a compromised digestive system, and how to treat them to regain your
health. ADHD, auto immune disease, depression, autism, food allergies, eczema, acid reflux, IBS and constipation will all be discussed. Course #HLTSC 747-82. $94 (Seniors $47)/All 6 classes, $24 (Seniors $12)/each class. Monroe County Community College, Room Z259, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at MonroeCCC.edu. 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. More info call 419-931-8484 or Facebook.com/Second Sole Toledo. Meditation-Beginners – 6:30-7:30pm. Meditation cultivates relaxation and attention, it invites us to slow down and restore wholeness to our lives. Instructors Judith Bonini and Carol Quigley, IHM. Class size limited to 20. $40/class. River House, IHM Spirituality Ctr, 805 W Elm Ave, Monroe MI. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by 1) Phone 734-265-3170, 2) Mail Ck to Monroe Public Schools, Community Ed, 1275 N Macomb St, Monroe MI 48162 or 3) In Person at 1275 N Macomb St address. Beginners Yoga class – 7-8:15pm. Suzanna leads this basic Hatha yoga class which teaches practitioners to stretch, strengthen, refocus and unwind. $65/5-class pass, $110/10-class pass, check website for full list of rate options. MoveMentality, 1220 W Wooster St, Ste C, Bowling Green OH. More info info@MoveMentalityLLC.com or 419-308-1261. A Course In Miracles Gathering - 7-8:30pm. Join Tony Williamson each Thursday to journey deeper into a better understanding of A Course In Miracles. This is an interactive and engaging discussion of this profound teaching. Free. Love offering accepted. Unity of Toledo Spiritual Center, 3535 Executive Parkway, Toledo, OH. Learn More 615-275-8000. Pet Loss Support Group – (1st & 3rd Thurs. each month) Starts 6:30pm. Participants grieving a beloved pet will have an opportunity to share their feelings with compassionate facilitators and others who are suffering a similar experience. All are welcome. River House-IHM Spirituality Ctr, 805 W Elm Ave, Monroe MI. Please register at 734-240-5494 or RiverHouse@IHMSisters.org.
friday Gentle Yoga class – 10-11am. Amanda leads this class to increase flexibility and balance, gentle open joints and stretch muscles and end in restorative poses. $65/5-class pass, $110/10-class pass, check website for full list of rate options. Move Mentality, 1220 W Wooster St, Ste C, Bowling Green OH. More info info@MoveMentalityLLC.com or 419-308-1261.
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 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. 5800 Monroe St, Ste 1B, Toledo OH. Schedule an appointment with Pennie 419-2837337. https://BioMatHelp.com. Wildcard Yoga class – 9-10am. This a rejuvenating class for yogi’s beginner to advanced which will set you up for the weekend. $65/5-class pass, $110/10-class pass, check website for full list of rate options. Move Mentality, 1220 W Wooster St, Ste C, Bowling Green OH. More info info@MoveMentalityLLC.com or 419-308-1261. 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 – 10:30-11:30am. 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.
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Reiki Share – (3rd Sat. of every month). Starts 11:30am. Open to Reiki practitioners of all levels. Free. Asherah’s Garden, Holistic Boutique, 315 N Grove St, Bowling Green OH. Call 419-354-8408 for info. 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.
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