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

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advertising & submissions HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 419-340-3592 or email Publisher@NA-Toledo.com. Deadline for ads: the 10th of the month. EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email articles, news items and ideas to: Publisher@NAToledo.com. Deadline for editorial: the 10th of the month. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Visit our website to enter calendar items â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Natural AwakeningsToledo.com. You will receive a confirmation email when your event has been approved and posted online, usually within 24 hours. Events submitted by the 10th and meet our criteria will be added to the print magazine as space permits. REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 239-449-8309. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

12 SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE

Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall

16 SOLUTIONS FOR A SLUGGISH THYROID 12 Keying in on Iodine by Kathleen Barnes

18 STRESSED-OUT PETS Natural Ways to Calm 18 Fear and Anxiety by Sandra Murphy

20 SENIORS, TEENS AND TYKES

Enriching Programs Unite the Generations by Linda Sechrist

22 HOW TO REBOOT

YOUR EATING HABITS Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health by Judith Fertig

24 FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck by Kathleen Barnes

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eaders love how each month Natural Awakenings explores themes worth checking out, like this month’s focus on Women’s Wellness and Thyroid

Health. One of our goals is to present articles that expand your knowledge of favorite subjects and introduce topics you've not learned about before. We’re here to help you in

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I’m amazed by the thyroid gland and all the important things it's responsible for. The thyroid hormone it produces regulates the body’s metabolic rate, as well as heart and digestive functioning, muscle control, brain development and bone maintenance. That’s a lot for a little organ to do. When it’s not functioning well, crazy things can happen to our body. I believe my unwanted weight gain may be related to thyroid function. I know I need to get it checked, but haven't devoted the necessary time. So, of course the universe sends me a signal by way of this month’s editorial. I got a good start in understanding more via Kathleen Barnes’ article, “Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid: Keying in on Iodine.” I was surprised to learn that most of us are iodine deficient, which calls for a notthat-hard natural fix.

Our editors stepped outside Natural Awakenings’ usual non-racy zone this

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newsbriefs Family Comedy Comes to Toledo

nity of Toledo Spiritual Center is hosting a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening out and participate in a clean, family-oriented comedy show performed by Mary Faktor at 7 p.m., May 20, as she presents her unique and often hilarious presentation of The Six Ages of Woman. There will be a reception at 6 p.m. with a buffet of appetizers, desserts and beverages. Faktor has had an amazing career entertaining audiences across the country with family-style entertainment. As the owner of Faktor’s Talent Network, she is not only a comedian, but has also enjoyed a successful career as a film and voiceover actor featured in several films. This fundraiser helps Unity’s ongoing mission to host wholesome events that provide joy, love, laughter and the benefit of enlightened values to the greater Toledo area. For tickets, visit utscevents.com. See ad page 11.

Intuitives Interactive Holistic & Psychic Expo in Ypsilanti

he Intuitives Interactive biannual Holistic & Psychic Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 4 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 5, at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center, with more than 100 vendors, body/energy workers and readers. The Expo attracts readers of all types, including mediums, psychics, intuitives, card readers, animal communicators and psychic artists. Along with readings, there will be body and energy work, holistic health items and metaphysical products. Free presentations run all day both days, including a Crossing Over Gallery on Saturday evening, where a panel of four mediums give messages to the audience from departed loved ones.

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Bassett's Health Foods Annual Spring Sale

assett's Health Foods, Toledo's go-to store to learn how to have a healthier lifestyle, is holding their annual spring sale on May 14 and 15, with 30 percent off MSRP on major brands of vitamins and minerals. Prizes include a drawing for a $300 gift certificate. Bassett's is a family owned and operated business serving Toledo, Northwest Ohio and southeastern Michigan since 1967. Their mission is to make their customers knowledgeable enough to control their own lives by promoting education, information and top-quality products. They give free consultations with vitamin consultants and a registered dietitian. Two locations: 3344 Secor Rd. and 4400 Heatherdowns. For more information, visit BassettsHealthFoods.com. See ad page 7. 6

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed five new publishers to its April training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The staff spent several days with these entrepreneurs, discussing the ins and outs of publishing new Natural Awakenings editions in Boulder/ Fort Collins, Colorado, and Delaware/ Chester County, Pennsylvania, and taking ownership of existing magazines in Charlotte, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; and Portland, Oregon/ Vancouver, Washington. Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy living publications in the world. Franchise publishers collectively serve nearly 4 million readers each month via 95 magazines published in cities across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. “Living a conscious lifestyle that supports our well-being and the sustainability of Planet Earth has become more important than ever,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by local advertisers, connects readers with the resources they need to create a healthier, happier world that works for all living things.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is published or to learn more about franchising opportunities, call 239-530-1377 or visit Natural AwakeningsMag.com/Natural-Awakenings/ Own-A-Magazine

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atricia Buchanan, Ph.D., is hosting a Movement Improvement Day Camp from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 21, at the Yager Center at Swan Creek Metropark for people with knee, hip, back or other types of physical pain, as well as those feeling stuck in their performance or want to avoid injury. Participants will become aware of habits that contribute to their pain and explore strategies to create more joyful and powerful performance in their favorite sport Copyright 2005, Rosalie O'Connor. and activities. Used with permission of the Felden Buchanan will guide parkrais Guild® of North America ticipants through unique movement explorations to help them become their own experts at moving with greater ease and effectiveness and less effort and pain. She draws upon expertise developed while helping thousands of people over a 40-year career, from high-level athletes to children with neurological conditions. Cost is $47 and includes audio recordings of the lessons. Location: 4659 Airport Hwy., Toledo. To register, call 419-283-9989 or email Patricia@PatriciaBuchananPhD.com. See ad page 9.

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Ozone Averts Tooth and Gum Infections

ccording to a recent report in the journal Interventional Neuroradiology, dental practice and research in Europe has determined that ozone therapy can be used to slow the growth of tooth and gum infections. Clinicians are also finding that targeted exposure to ozonated water, gas and oils helps to manage viral and fungal infections, including oral herpes infections. Approximately a quarter of lesions treated with ozone do not reappear. These treatments have also been used successfully on sinus infections and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Using ozone offers advantages over the use of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance, according to the report. In addition, ozone gas has been shown effective in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis, one of the central bacteria involved in root canal infections, which can become increasingly resistant to the central antimicrobial treatment used in root canal therapy, sodium hypochlorite, and can thus decrease the risk of continued infection. “Additionally, the bone at the end of the roots is often shown to harbor pathogenic bacteria for many years after traditional root canal therapy has been completed. Ozone can eliminate those bacteria that infest this region and remove toxic waste products that effectively prevent complete healing of the osseous structures,” writes study author and Doctor of Dental Medicine William Domb, director of the Inland Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry, in Upland, California.

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Legumes Keep Colorectal Cancer at Bay

orean medical school scientists have found that those eating more legumes have a significantly reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Their research analyzed the diets of 3,740 people, including 901 colorectal cancer patients. A total of 106 different foods were graded and calculated to establish frequency of intake among the study participants. The group that consumed the highest amounts of legumes had more than a 50 percent drop in incidence of colorectal cancer. As legume consumption increased, colorectal cancer risk decreased. The researchers attributed the dramatic reduction in risk to the intake of isoflavones, contained in many nuts and beans. When intakes of total isoflavones were calculated, those with diets that contained the highest levels reduced their colorectal cancer risk, by 33 percent in men and 35 percent in women. The researchers reported, “The reduced risks for colorectal cancer among high-intake groups were most consistent for legumes and sprouts.”

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Staying Active Relates to Healthy Hearing

esearch from Johns Hopkins University has found that elderly persons that engage in frequent physical activity have a reduced incidence of hearing loss. The researchers tested 706 people of age 70 or older. The subjects responded to a questionnaire about their physical activity levels over the previous 30 days and wore accelerometers to measure their level of day-to-day physical activity. Subjects were categorized as inactive, insufficiently active or sufficiently active. After testing each participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearing, the researchers found that those in the inactive category, according to the accelerometer data, were 70 percent more likely to suffer from significant hearing impairment. The data produced by the questionnaires alone suggested that individuals in the lowest category had a 59 percent increased incidence of hearing impairment.

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Toxic GMO Pesticides Drift Near Athletic Fields In an Environmental Working Group (EWG) survey, more than 90 percent of athletic fields and parks in six sample states are within 1,000 feet of a corn or soybean field where two toxic weed killers, glyphosate and 2,4-D, are commonly sprayed on genetically modified (GMO) corn, soybeans and other crops, meaning that nearby athletes are likely to be exposed. More than 56 percent of the facilities in the study were within 200 feet of such farmland. Corn and soybean farmers in at least 15 states now have the option of planting GMO crops that can withstand repeated spraying with Monsanto’s glyphosate and the 2,4-D mixture sold by Dow AgroSciences under the brand name Enlist Duo. Sprayed herbicides readily drift through the air, potentially exposing people and the nearby environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of Enlist Duo for GMO crops shortly before the World Health Organization concluded that glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Dow’s 2,4-D also possibly causes cancer, according to leading experts; exposure has also been linked to Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism and suppression of the human immune system. Source: EWG.org

Goat Groundskeepers

A Chew Crew Gobbles Up Invasive Species The Historic Congressional Cemetery, permanent resting place of J. Edgar Hoover, John Philip Sousa and 68,000 others, is threatened by invasive species such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, kudzu and English ivy. “They are plants not native to Washington, D.C.,” says Paul Williams, president of the cemetery. “They climb and kill our trees, which then fall onto the cemetery, damaging our headstones.” Instead of using harmful herbicides that could become runoff into the nearby Anacostia River, managers have enlisted a herd of 30 goats to combat the problem. The arrangement lets the native plants grow to support pollinating insects. The University of Georgia’s Chew Crew, comprising 40 goats, is likewise tasked with getting rid of invasive species growing around urban streams on its campus, another example of the elegant, lowtech solution. Maintaining steep inclines and other hard-to-reach areas can be expensive when using toxic herbicides and physical labor. After seeing the success of the Chew Crew, Clemson University is now also using goats to naturally recover some of the more overgrown areas of its campus.

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Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product. “Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.” Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.” Source: Oceana.org

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Feminists Redefine Senior Housing Fifteen years in the making, the Babayagas’ House—a feminist alternative to a retirement home—has opened in Paris. This self-managed social housing project is run by its community of inspired female senior citizens that want to maintain their independence. “To live long is a good thing, but to age well is better,” says 85-year-old Thérèse Clerc, who initially conceived the project as a means of combating the idea that growing old is an illness and that retirement homes are a kind of prison. “We want to change the way people see old age, and that means learning to live differently,” she says. The five-story building houses 25 apartments located at the center of Montreuil, just blocks away from shops, a movie theater and the metro. The project cost just under $4.4 million and was funded by eight public sources, including the city council. Two similar projects are now underway in Palaiseau and Bagneux. Source: Bust.com

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Campbell’s Endorses GMO Labeling Campbell Soup Company recently became the first major food corporation to support the mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients and will support the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO). A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The company also has pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from nearly all of its North American products by July 2018. For more information, visit WhatsInMyFood.com.

Man-Made Clatter Muffles Nature’s Chorus Kurt Fristrup, a senior scientist at the U.S. National Park Service, states that noise pollution is becoming so pervasive that people are tuning out the natural sounds around them. According to new research, when we leave home, we’re more likely to try ignoring man-made sounds than enjoying Mother Nature’s chorus. Fristrup observes, “We are conditioning ourselves to ignore the information coming into our ears.” The real loss, he believes, is for future generations. “If finding peace and quiet becomes difficult enough, many children will grow up without the experience, and I think it’s a very real problem.” He and National Park Service colleagues have monitored sound levels at more than 600 sites over the past 10 years and found that none were free of human noise pollution. The team’s model of merging data from more remote regions with urban areas gave them an overall sense of the noise pollution across the U.S. Based on their findings, the researchers believe that noise pollution will grow faster than the population, doubling every 30 years. View a map of sound pollution at Tinyurl.com/SmithsonianSoundMap.

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall

nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and

author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight

women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton. Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a half-million men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol. “This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”. The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage thera-

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The number one culprit for low libido in women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist. Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation. Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.” Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated). Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

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Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it. Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives. Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals. Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response. Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire. Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically. Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness. Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals. Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form. Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones. Source: Laurie Steelsmith, ND 14

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some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories. If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores. Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

Make Time for Intimacy

Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger. Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected. A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers. She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.” While most women assume that

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they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

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Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.” That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin. “When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid Keying in on Iodine by Kathleen Barnes

t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day can stimulate an underactive thyroid, restore metabolism to normal levels, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health. Mounting scientific evidence shows that iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women. “The thyroid acts as a throttle, the gas pedal for all metabolic functions in the human body,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of San Rafael, California, author of Thyroid Mind Power. If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.” “Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames. After testing thousands of patients in his practice, Thompson estimates that 90 percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls

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“epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) with symptoms comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair loss and heat and cold intolerance.

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Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association. “Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate wildly at those times, neutralizing the ability of iodine gained through select foods to balance thyroid and other hormones.” Flechas prescribes iodine supplements for most women at all three stages of life. Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability

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to absorb iodine, explains Thompson. “They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a longtime advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks. Shames offers an historic insight. “Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low thyroid incidence.” Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions. We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted. “This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson. If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”

Sources of Iodine

It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries. There is little agreement about the optimal levels of iodine people need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each

Nine in 10 North Americans may be iodine deficient.

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~ Dr. Robert Thompson day—83 times the amount recommended by the government. Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including User’s Guide to Thyroid Disorders.

Thyroid Toxins to Avoid Fluorine/fluoride n Fluoridated toothpaste n Unfiltered municipal drinking water n Some bottled teas n Teflon pans n Mechanically deboned chicken

For most people, standard thyroid testing is inadequate to properly evaluate their thyroid metabolism. A fundamental concern is doctors commonly using lab range values which are wide and based on the unhealthy general population. A functional practitioner should use functional range values, which are more sensitive, narrow and based on healthy people. This allows the doctor to find dysfunction that is often missed by medical lab values. A comprehensive thyroid panel with nine values that search more into common reasons for thyroid symptoms is recommended. • TSH measures the brain/pituitary gland signaling the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormones. • Total T4 indicates the thyroid gland ability to make thyroid hormone. • Free T4 level changes help to determine if hereditary factors, some drug effects or diseases are hindering thyroid metabolism.

• Reverse T3 may indicate we have thyroid symptoms from the effects of severe stress, surgery or trauma. • Thyroid binding globulin indicates if there is enough transport proteins in the blood to get thyroid hormones to the cells. • Thyroid antibodies (two or three tested) present on the test indicates whether the immune system is destroying the thyroid gland. These labs are good, but it would be better to also assess other factors influencing thyroid metabolism that if missed, can stop patients from ever getting better. These include liver and intestinal function, stomach acid, drugs, need for antioxidants, adequate amino acids/vitamins/minerals and heavy metals. Until the causes are found, people are just guessing about a remedy for thyroid symptoms and may do harm. The best advice is to get a good evaluation by a physician that understands the complexity of thyroid metabolism.

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Chlorine/chloride n Virtually all municipal water n Swimming pools, spas n Poultry chilled in chlorinated water to kill bacteria n Chlorine bleaches and other conventional household cleaners Bromine/bromide n Flour and flour products, except those labeled “unbrominated” n Soft drinks n Pesticides with methyl bromide n Plastics n Fire retardants in children’s nightwear and some furniture n Spa disinfectants Source: What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid, by Dr. Robert Thompson.

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hile most American pets live on easy street, with meals, treats, exercise outings and affection provided, the good life also poses challenges— dogs and cats can get stressed. “Basic stress is fearbased. Separation or isolation anxiety requires in-depth training,” says JennaLee Gallicchio, a certified separation anxiety trainer who uses scientific and hands-off techniques at her All Stars Dog Training, in Bedminster, New Jersey. She authors a bestselling series that was launched with The Secret to Getting Your Dog to Do What You Want.

A drug like Reconcile, the pet version of Prozac, looks like a quick fix, but can bring many harmful side effects. Laurel Braitman, Ph.D., of Sausalito, California, bestselling author of Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand Ourselves, estimates that 70 million U.S. dogs are given the same drugs their humans use for anxiety or depression. Considering the potential dangers, such drugs should only be used briefly as a last resort with veterinary supervision to ensure the proper dosage based on age, size and temperament. There are more natural and safer alternatives.

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Seniors, Teens and Tykes Enriching Programs Unite the Generations by Linda Sechrist

n intergenerational programs throughout the U.S. and in Europe, thousands of “youngers” and “elders” are building bridges that were forged naturally before family members spread out and many retirees departed for warmer climes. Based on a U.S. adult population of 41 million people 65 years and older and 74 million youths up to the age of 17, the current generation gap is already unprecedented. By 2030, those numbers will increase to 72 million and 80 million, respectively, according to the international nonprofit Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Along with Generation Waking Up, Wiser Together and others, it’s working to foster better social cohesion in ways that help individuals of all ages lead richer and more rewarding lives.

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ship scope to include “May-December” friendships creates the potential for the kind of life-changing possibilities experienced by a troubled young man named Harold when he struck up a surprising friendship with a life-loving woman as old as his grandmother in the film Harold and Maude.

In real life, “I had the blessing of growing up in an intergenerational family,” says Yvette McGlasson, director of port revenue for the PPI Group, in Pompano, Florida. The 17-year veteran of the cruise industry is a former Holland America cruise director whose career at sea launched her into work as a director of events for age-restricted (55-plus) gated communities such as Del Webb Lake Providence, near Nashville. “As a child, I was told I had to listen to my elders as a sign of respect. The many memorable times spent with my grandparents, my mother’s friends and a great aunt who lived to 101, soon turned my resignation into an active desire to spend time with my elders. Their experiences and wisdom were fascinating and I understood that their shared life lessons could prove invaluable to me,” says McGlasson. The experience inspired her to develop a multigenerational “grandparents at-large” partnership with an elementary school across the street from the Del Webb community. The school principal recognized that residents would be valuable mentors, able to fill an emotional void for the latchkey kids of working parents, plus foster a deeper appreciation for their elders among the children. “In this paradigm of mentorship, young people are mentoring their elders and elders are mentoring young people and together, we’re co-creating something new,” says Joshua Gorman, the founder of Generation Waking Up, based in Oakland, California.

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aving regular positive interactions with family and friends and being involved in several different social networks can help older adults be healthier, according to recent research published by the American Psychological Association. This fact inspired the intergenerational living model embodied by Cleveland’s Judson Manor retirement community. Resident students attending the Cleveland Institutes of Art and Music teach older residents how to use comput-

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Since launching their first multigenerational initiative at the Shambhala Institute in 2004, partnering across age groups has been at the forefront of Juanita Brown and David Isaacs’ work as co-founders and hosts of the World Café global learning community. “We cultivate collaboration through conversations that matter in order to leverage the unique gifts of every generation in addressing humanity’s most critical issues,” says Brown. Such conversations—in which elders and young people give up the cultural and societal norms and habits that shape so much of their thinking—offer both groups opportunities to discern the possibilities inherent in mutual insight, innovation and action. When a young Clarissa Tufts, program coordinator and family liaison for the SelfDesign Learning Community, in British Columbia, was working on her master’s degree from the SelfDesign Graduate Institute, she sought out mentor Anne Adams, a faculty member in her 70s who worked with Tufts for 18 months. “Anne’s earliest statements, ‘I’m here to support you in being the best you can be’ and ‘I get energized by talking with young people and hearing their ideas,’ felt good and let me know that we were both benefitting from our relationship and building something together,” says Tufts. Stimulating cooperation and collaboration among generations evokes the vibrancy, energy and productivity that occur when people cross-pollinate ideas and perspectives. It can also provide a sense of purpose, improve confidence and social skills, create solutions to societal challenges, help resolve emotional and behavioral problems and lift depression, all enhancing productive engagement in life.

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Tamara D. Willingham L.Ac., Dipl. O.M., MSAOM graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA, and finished her herbal program in Cheng du China. She practices TCM & 5 Element Acupuncture. “I never get tired of my patients saying, “I’m pregnant!”

“Infertility is the second most common condition I treat. TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a powerhouse for women’s health and men’s too! With acupuncture and herbs, I help the body to restore balance and heal.”

If you or anyone you know is suffering with infertility, please call Tamara Willingham 419-345-4996

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How to Reboot Your Eating Habits Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health by Judith Fertig

ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts. According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more

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pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight. At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

Buying Behaviors

Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating. At restaurants, order half-size entrees,

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and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert. He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says.

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Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.” Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance. New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks. Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.” Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says. Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.” Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran. Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees.

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Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

Food Thought Habits

Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating. In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.” She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge. “What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers. Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward. Judith Fertig is the author of awardwinning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

It’s summer wedding planning season, and couples can save money and conserve natural resources by planning a simpler, more ecological event. Instead of hosting the reception at a pricey hotel or restaurant, consider moving the ceremony and reception to a serene location like a beach, park or nature center. Local park and recreation departments may collaborate on making arrangements at public facilities, and nominal fees help support their ongoing operations. A natural setting at an eco-conscious hotel is equally well suited to serving healthy, organic food from a local or on-site health food restaurant, caterer or specialty grocer. Here are some more tips. Purchase organic flowers to avoid pesticides and artificial fragrances often containing toxic chemicals. Buying from local growers cuts transportation costs. Choose a wedding gown made of organic and sustainable fibers. Chasing Green.org points out that organic farming reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide by using 37 percent fewer fossil fuels than conventional methods. While releasing butterflies or doves may constitute a symbol of love, it can be fatal, especially for the birds, which possess no survival skills in the wild. Also, tossing birdseed over the happy couple, for a time viewed as an improvement on throwing rice, is just as wasteful and messy. Instead, greet the newly hitched lovers by blowing bubbles—it’s inexpensive, childhood fun that won’t harm clothes, animals or the environment. Guests can recycle the wands and bottles, which are available in small sizes for weddings. Show care for other animals by abstaining from balloons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that balloons that end up in nearby waters or landfills can be mistaken for food and cause stomach blockages for whales, dolphins, turtles and birds. Rather than pay big bucks for a band that consumes electricity, go with one or two local, unplugged musicians such as an acoustic guitar player and flutist. Guests will relish hearing moving, personal renditions of love songs instead of clichéd tunes.

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FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck by Kathleen Barnes

ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitnessfor-beauty trend. “Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.” Muscular stress—the good kind—is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a wellknown medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of push-

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ups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.” Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40. It starts in men 16 to 25 years later. Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.” Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work. The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of

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work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts. “It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies. Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times. Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day. Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week. This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them. Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly. With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wide-open hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily. Kathleen Barnes is author and publisher of many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Sunday Short Hort-Using Tropicals as Annuals – 9:30am-12pm. Receive a lesson in plant cultivation and then volunteer 2hrs of your time to caring for TBG’s 60 acres. Different topic each week. Free. Toledo Botanical Garden, Crosby Conference Ctr, 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo OH. More info ToledoGarden.org/Events.

Mother’s Day Plant & Garden Sale – (May 7-8) Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. “Support your local no-kill humane society” by purchasing plants, gardening supplies, bouquets, lawn décor and Mother’s Day gifts. There will also be a rummage sale and bake sales. Held rain or shine. Humane Society Of Monroe County Thrift Store, 15649 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe MI. More info 734-2470-0562.

Creating Soap from Scratch – 2-4pm. Create a pound of soap using olive oil, lye and water using the cold process method. Learn how to work safely with lye, various types of soap-making oils and how to achieve a soap that reflects your lifestyle. Take home a pound of soap. BRING: safety goggles, rubber gloves and long-sleeved shirt. $30. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org./TakeAClass.

TUESDAY, MAY 3 Soroptimist International of Flat Rock mtg – Starts 6pm. This organization works to provide education for girls and women. Dinner is served at 6; mtg starts at 7. Big Bear Lodge, 25253 Telegraph Rd, Brownstown Township MI. More info Sharon at 734-782-1848. Website-Soroptimist.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Genova Functional Testing - 7-9pm. Jay Nielsen MD and Jack Grogan will be giving this month’s lecture on nutritional and complementary medicine with slides, interrupted by questions, heckling and controversy. Free. Nova Faith Church, 5105 Glendale Ave, Ste G, in Kroger Plaza just off Reynolds Rd, Toledo OH. See ads p. 17 and 18.

Spring Plant Sale (May 6-8) – 9am-3pm. Kick off the planting season and choose from perennials, vegetables, roses, herbs, trees/shrubs for your garden. Demos by OSU Extension and Hands-on Training classes, also. Toledo Botanical Garden, Bancroft St entrance, 5403 Elmer Dr, Toledo OH. More info ToledoGarden.org. Family Physician Kit – 10-11am. Learn how this kit can replace everything in your medicine cabinet with safe, effective, all-natural essential, oils! Free gift for those attending. Free. Barry Bagels Conference Room, 3366 Sterns Rd. Lambertville MI. RSVP Ann 419-356-5428. Zytoscans available for $5. See ad p. 12. Color for Camo 2K Run – 10am-11:30am. This run is to raise money for Veterans Matter, a Toledo non-profit that works to find housing for military veterans. $20. Fossil Park, 5705 Centennial Rd, Sylvania OH. Register at VeteransMatter.org/ColorRun.

Essential Yoga Workshop – 10am-11:30am. This is the 2nd of 3 workshops in this series, and the theme is RENEW. Experience the powerful impact of combining pure, therapeutic grade Essential Oils and Yoga to deepen and enhance the yoga practice. Hosted by Karla Gleason, doTerra Consultant and Tara Kestner, Yoga Instructor. $21.49/single workshop, $25/cash at the door. Pre-registration required at http://bit.ly/ essentialyoga. Providence Lutheran Church, 8131 Airport Hwy, Holland OH. See ad p. 12.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 Spring Plant Sale (May 6-8) – 11am-3pm. Kick off the planting season and choose from perennials, vegetables, roses, herbs, trees/shrubs for your garden. Demos by OSU Extension and Hands-on Training classes, also. Toledo Botanical Garden, Bancroft St entrance, 5403 Elmer Dr, Toledo OH. More info ToledoGarden.org. No More Stress Just Happiness – 1:30-4:30pm. How to live the stress-free life, resolve conflicts, repair relationships, improve communication, strengthen your immune system, balance emotions and more. $20. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org./TakeAClass.

TUESDAY, MAY 10 Women in Leadership Panel – 7:30-9:30am. This is an inter-generational panel discussion with local female leaders which begins at 8am. Refreshments and networking. Free. Main Library, 325 Michigan, Toledo OH. Reserve your space Womens-Initiative. org. More info Nicole 419-254-4677. 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 abil-

THURSDAY, MAY 5 Best Ingredients: Fats, Salt, Vinegars lecture – 7:45-8:45pm. Topics include Good fats vs bad fats, Varieties of salts and the Benefits and varieties of vinegars. Course # HLTSC 746C-81. $24/Adults, $12/Seniors. Monroe County Community College, Room Z259, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at 734-384-4127.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 Spring Plant Sale (May 6-8) – Noon-8pm. Kick off the planting season and choose from perennials, vegetables, roses, herbs, trees/shrubs for your garden. Demos by OSU Extension and Hands-on Training classes, also. Toledo Botanical Garden, Bancroft St entrance, 5403 Elmer Dr, Toledo OH. More info ToledoGarden.org. The Red Bird Arts District First Friday Art Walk – 5-8pm. 23 business take part in this art walk, and Angela’s Angels is hosting Virginia Ulch. Virginia specializes in archangel bracelets, crafted from gemstones that resonate with that archangel and anointed with holy water. Guests who stop by will receive a free angel charm. Other jewelry is available for purchase. Located in Downtown Sylvania OH’s Red Bird Arts District.

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ity to fight off disease). Free. Center for Progressive Health & Wellness, 975 S Monroe St, Ste C, Monroe MI. More info 734-241-0560. 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 #119, Perrysburg OH. Seating is limited. Please call 419-873-2800 to reserve a seat.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Free Wig Salon Program – 10am-12pm. Your American Cancer Society offers FREE, brand-new wigs, hats, turbans, and other head coverings 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. Tap Away Stress and Anxiety – 6-7pm. Group practice using EFT-Emotional Freedom Techniques, which is an effective self-soothing acupressure tool which will release blocks to joy and abundance. $10. 6635 W Central Ave, Toledo OH. RSVP Cindy Baker at 419-376-0844 or CindyBaker001@gmail.com. Essential Oils for Skin Health – 6:30-7:30pm. Margo Hertzfeld, clinically certified aromatherapist, teaches this class on how essential oils can bring health to your face and body. Free. Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd, Maumee OH. Please RSVP 419-360-0169. See ad p. 12. Hypothyroidism, Goiter lecture – 6:30-8pm. Dr. Gary Smith, DC DACNB, explains the 7 major pathways to thyroid symptoms: brain dysfunction, thyroid gland weakness, transport proteins, autoimmune, hormone resistance, liver, gut problems. Learn the causes, proper diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Smith is doctor for the World Ironman Triathalon Championship. Free. 4334 W Central Ave, Suite 210, Toledo OH. Reserve a spot 419-902-7101.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 Girls on the Run of NW Ohio Spring 2016 5K – Starts 7:30am. Race day registration and pre-race festivities begin at 7:30am. Race begins at 9am. Our

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“Little Star Run”, a ½ mile run/walk for 2nd graders and younger, starts 8:15am. Awards after the races. University of Toledo, Toledo OH. More info and registration at GirlsOnTheRunNWOhio.org.

spa day-Sat. 10am-6pm (Add Friday for an addtn’l $45). Victoria Inn, Marblehead OH. More info and reservations with Jane 419-277-1118 or JMathias@ Buckeye-Express.com.

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.

River Centre Foundation “Bridge to Recovery” Walk – 11am-2pm. This walk is to create awareness of eating disorders and is a celebration of recovery and our strength in overcoming these disorders. The celebration continues at the River Centre Gallery after the walk with music, speak outs, a cookout and fun! Harroun Community Park, 5500 Main St, Sylvania OH. Register at RiverCentreFoundation. RedPodium.com/Bridge-To-Recovery-Walk-2016. More info e-mail Kiersten.Basilius@gmail.com.

GMOs and Soy lecture – 7:45-8:45pm. Discussion will include the history of GMOs, the dangers to our health and environment, along with a discussion of the misconception that Soy is a health food. Course # HLTSC 746D-81. $24/Adults, $12/Seniors. Monroe County Community College, Room Z259, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at 734-384-4127.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 Understanding and Encouraging Intuitive Children Workshop – 1-5pm. This workshop is for adults to help them recognize and learn how to support intuitive children. Susan Gale, of A Place of Light in Massachusetts, has written two books on intuitive children and was featured on A&E’s television show, “Psychic Children: Their Sixth Sense.” $75. Snacks and supplies included. The Stone Chalet, Ann Arbor. Details MetaFizz.org or 734-358-0218. See ad p. 2.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 Find Out Where You Came From – 9:30-11:30am. Topic is Make a Book Online. This Learning About Your Past series is sponsored by RootsMagic Inc. and is an 11-part series held from Feb-Nov 2016. Topics range 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 BHill@RBHayes.org. “Healing by Walking with Your Heart” 2- Day Workshop, 9:30-4:30 (both Saturday, 5/14 and Sunday, 5/15). Powerful, unique energy work using the energies of the Earth, the healer, and the receiver! Learn a healing technique for the entire body. Susan Gale, of A Place of Light in Massachusetts, has lectured for Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. $345. Lunch and supplies included. The Stone Chalet, Ann Arbor. Details MetaFizz.org or 734-358-0218. See ad p. xx.

Essential Oils for Garden Pests and Animal Care – 2-3:30pm. Get ready to tackle those summer issues with Make-and-Take oil samples. Class is free, samples are $5 and $7. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 8010 Hill Ave, Holland OH. Space is limited; RSVP 419-861-7786. See ad p. 7. Relay for Life-Bedford – 2pm-11pm. Opening Ceremony is followed by a Survivors Lap, then the Relay Road Rally from 3-8pm, with the Luminaria ceremony at 9pm. Bedford Community Stadium, 8285 Jackman Rd, Temperance MI. Register at main. ACSEvents.org/Relay For Life of Bedford.

SUNDAY, MAY 15 Women’s Wellness Weekend or Spa Day (May 14-15, Sat 10am thru Sun 2pm) – Spend a day or the weekend getting a massage, mani/pedi, facial or taking a Jazzalaties, Zumba, Tai Chi or Yoga class. You can also choose to just relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. $165/weekend, $65/spa day-Sat. 10am6pm (Add Friday for an addtn’l $45). Victoria Inn, Marblehead OH. More info and reservations with Jane 419-277-1118 or JMathias@Buckeye-Express.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 16 Red Bird Arts District Art Walk – 5-8pm. The Red Bird Arts District First Friday Art Walk is a monthly, artistic tradition in Downtown Sylvania. Twentythree businesses are part of the Red Bird Arts District. Angela's Angels will be hosting Virginia Ulch. Virginia specializes in archangel bracelets. To celebrate Mother's Day, guests who stop by will receive a free angel charm. Other beautiful gemstone jewelry will be available to purchase as well. Free. Downtown Sylvania OH.

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Family Physician Kit – 10-11am. Learn how this kit can replace everything in your medicine cabinet with safe, effective, all-natural essential, oils! Free gift for those attending. Free. Barry Bagels Conference Room, 3366 Sterns Rd. Lambertville MI. RSVP Ann 419-356-5428. Zytoscans available for $5. See ad p. 12.

New Medicare Advantage Plans – 1:30-2:30pm. This is the 1st in a series of monthly meetings for those turning 65 soon and new to Medicare. For Lucas and Wood county residents, mtgs will be conducted by agents from United Healthcare. Free. Ramada Hotel & Conference Ctr, 3536 Secor Rd, Toledo OH. Please RSVP at 419-350-2369.

Free Wig Salon Program – 10am-12pm. Your American Cancer Society offers FREE, brand-new wigs, hats, turbans, and other head coverings 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.

Encouraging Motivation in Children – 6-8pm. Teaches parents the concept of motivation, how to recognize lack of motivation in kids, and the potential impact of praise, encouragement, incentives and personal responsibility. Sponsored by The National Parent Academy. Course# CHILD 750-81. Free but registration is required. Monroe County Community College, Room Z259, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at 734-384-4127.

Women’s Wellness Weekend or Spa Day (May 14-15, Sat 10am thru Sun 2pm) – Spend a day or the weekend getting a massage, mani/pedi, facial or taking a Jazzalaties, Zumba, Tai Chi or Yoga class. You can also choose to just relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. $165/weekend, $65/

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Weed & Wine – 6-8pm. Join us for a relaxing evening of light garden work, followed by good wine and conversation. This evening’s topic is Stream Walk. Please bring your own gloves. Tools and wine

savethedate The Six Ages of Woman Comedy Show Friday, May 20 6 PM Reception, 7 PM Show $30 Advance - $35 at the Door Call 419-537-1001 Register at UTSCevents.com Unity of Toledo Spiritual Center 3535 Executive Pkwy Toledo, OH 43606

Watch time pass before your eyes as Vicki ages 50 years from starry-eyed teen, to dreamy newlywed, to naive expectant mother, to frazzled housewife/mom, to menopausal career woman, to retired grandma. Reception includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages! DON’T LET THE TITLE FOOL YOU Men & Women of all ages enjoy this popular PG-13 comedy show. See newsbrief page 6 and ad page 11. provided. Meet at picnic area on the main campus. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr, Toledo OH. More info ToledoGarden.org/Events.

2 Hippo Way (park in A Wayne Trail lot), Toledo OH. Register at ToledoZoo.org/Medical Mutual. More info Robin 419-385-5721 or Robin.Guidera@ToledoZoo.org. Movement Improvement Day Camp – 10am-5pm. Patricia Buchanan, PhD, teaches how to avoid injury by using proper form when practicing your favorite sport or exercise program. Attendees receive audio recordings of the movement lessons. $47/person. Yager Center at Swan Creek Metropark, 4659 Airport Hwy, Toledo OH. Space is limited; register 419-283-9989 or Patricia@PatriciaBuchananPhD. com. See newsbrief p. 7 and ad p. 9. Green Cleaning Class – 2-4pm. Learn how to make simple and effective cleaners for your home using safe products, such as vinegar, baking soda and essential oils. Make-and-take project. $10/pre-registered, $12/at the door. Charlie’s Restaurant, 26555 Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg OH. Limited to 20 people. RSVP to Penny 419-304-6368 or moomooly2001@ yahoo.com. See ad p. 12. Soul Retrieval Presentation – 6-9pm. Robert Bremer will discuss the timeless art of soul retrieval, discovering your lost soul parts, and fixing the past to correct the future. $10. Massage Bliss LLC, 610 Adams St, Toledo OH. RSVP to Brittany 419-259-2987.

SUNDAY, MAY 22

Migraine, Headache Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Dr. Gary Smith, DC DACNB, explains the many and complicated causes of headaches and suggests natural treatments to address the cause. Dr. Smith is doctor for the World Ironman Triathalon Championship. Free. 4334 W Central Ave, Suite 210, Toledo OH. Reserve a spot 419-902-7101.

Bark in the Park – 10am-1pm. Fetch your sneakers and grab a furry friend for this 1.25K walk to raise funds which help care for the more than 5000 animals that the Toledo Humane Society cares for. Register your pet for the Mascot Competition, too! Toledo Area Humane Society, 827 Illinois Ave, Maumee OH. More info Jessica 419-482-7110. Register yourself and your pet at ToledoHumane.org.

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Essential Oils 101 – 6:30-7:30pm. DoTERRA is the world’s leading essential oil company. Come learn how their oils can be used to support the body for health and wellness. Free class. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Suite A, Toledo OH. Register with Jill Barnes 419-410-6395. See ad p. 12. More Natural Living Ideas lecture – 7:45-8:45pm. Learn about diet options for various illnesses, natural dental practices, and why to use filtered water. Juicing, smoothies, food sensitivities and foods to consider avoiding will also be discussed. Course # HLTSC 746E-81. $24/Adults, $12/Seniors. Monroe County Community College, Room Z259, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at 734-384-4127.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Preparing for Summer Speed Oiling Workshop – 7-8pm. Join dōTERRA wellness advocates and get prepared for summer with a fun evening of essential oil education based around various movie themes! Will give you a basic understanding of how essential oils can be used to support your body and your pets this summer using essential oils. Free. Optional paid raffle. Zytoscans available $5. Providence Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 8131 Airport Hwy, Holland OH. Register at http:// prep4summerplc.eventbrite.com. Questions to Karla at 419-265-3219. See ad p. 12.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 Dart Frog Dash 5K Walk/Run and 1K Kids Fun Run – 8:30-11am. Sign up for this Adult 5K Race/ walk or Kids 1K Race, which is set up entirely on Zoo grounds. Strollers are welcome in any of the events. The 5K is certified by USTAF. Toledo Zoo,

Autoimmune Disease Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Dr. Gary Smith, DC DACNB, explains why using immune suppressive drugs is wrong and how natural immune balancing and regulating strategies are more effective. Dr. Smith is doctor for the World Ironman Triathalon Championship. Free. 4334 W Central Ave, Suite 210, Toledo OH. Reserve a spot 419-902-7101.

THURSDAY, MAY 26 Natural Body Care and Home Health lecture – 7:45-8:45pm. Learn how to improve the air quality inside your home, and the chemicals phthalates, parabens and BPAs in body care products and their impact on your health. Course # HLTSC 746F-81. $24/Adults, $12/Seniors. Monroe County Community College, Room Z259, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at 734-384-4127.

SATURDAY, MAY 28 Household Hazardous Waste Collection – 8amnoon. YES-aerosols, auto fluids, batteries, cleaning products, fluorescent bulbs, paint/stain, pesticides. NO-appliances, ammunition, garbage, debris, business waste, empty containers. Monroe Township Hall, 4925 E Dunbar Rd, Monroe MI. Complete list of items accepted at GreenMonroeCounty.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 31 Knee/Shoulder Pain Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Dr. Gary Smith, DC DACNB, explains the various causes of joint pain and how to repair cartilage, ligaments, tendons and muscles without drugs. Dr. Smith is doctor for the World Ironman Triathalon Championship. Free. 4334 W Central Ave, Suite 210, Toledo OH. Reserve a spot 419-902-7101.

ongoing events 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. See ad p. 13. 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. Guided Meditation – 10-10:20am. These Guided Meditations are a popular spiritual practice where one can silence the mind, and led by some of the areas most recognized practitioners including, on occasion, singing crystal bowls, meditative music, and more. Free. Unity of Toledo Spiritual Ctr, 3535 Executive Pkwy, Toledo OH. Learn More 419-3571001. See ad p. 11. 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. See ad p. 11.

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.

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Yoga for Lunch – 12:10-12:50pm. This class is gentle stretching and nice relief from your workday. Appropriate for all 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. 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 Drumming –7pm. Workout while you rockout! A crazy, fun way to get a total body workout. All fitness levels welcome. $2, includes use of eqpt. Point Place United Church of Christ, 4920-297th 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. See ad p. 15. 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. 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.

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Yoga-with Sandy Earl: Uplifting Physically and Mentally – 10:15-11:30am. For all fitness levels. Focus on connecting with the breath and improving posture, balance, strength and flexibility. How tennis balls can relieve muscle tension/pain, and sharing practical tips for inspired joyful living. $10/first class. Presence Yoga at Westgate Village, 3450 W Central Ave, Ste 320F, Toledo OH. Call Sandy at 419-351-7409. SandyEarl_Rower@hotmail.com. T’ai Chi For Health – 10:30-11:30am. Instructor Marie Criste presents a soft movement class, designed for those wanting to try t’ai chi. Each class is divided into three parts including warm up, senior form and yang form. Beginners should arrive at 10:15am. Bedford Branch Library, Bedford Community Room, 8575 Jackman Rd, Temperance MI. 734-847-6747. Monroe.Lib.Mi.Us.

Transition-Mind Works – 1-2:30pm. (2nd Wed every month). Individuals with early stage memory loss and their family and friends can attend for social/educational opportunities, fun brain games and group sharing. Free. Alzheimer’s Association-NW Ohio Chapter, 2500 N Reynolds Rd, Toledo OH. Register 1-800-272-3900. More Info Contact Brenda Hendricks 419-537-1999 or bhendricks@alz.org. 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 ads p. 12 and 15.

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

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.

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.

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 Dt, Ste A, Toledo OH. Must Register with Penny McCloskey at The Victory Center 419-531-7600.

Yoga with Weights – 5:30-6:30pm. Bring your own weights for this active practice that builds strong arms, cores and glutes. $10. Canine Karma, 6128 Merger Dr, Holland OH. Call to reserve a spot. 419-290-8237.

wednesday Slow Flow Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. Yoga instructor Sue Lee leads this gentle yoga class that is both restorative and challenging. It’s appropriate for seniors, pregnant women, people with injuries and anyone looking to get more fit and focused. Free. The University Church, 4747 Hill Ave, Toledo OH. More info Julian Davies 419-534-3080 or uc.jammin@gmail.com. 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. 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.

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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.

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 Drumming –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. Point Place United Church of Christ, 4920-297th St, Toledo OH. More info Jamie 567225-4627 or All Shook Up Nutrition 419-725-9084. Handling Stress – Starts 7pm. This class, taught by Drs. Sean and Jennifer Totten, helps attendees of all ages learn how to manage stress, and how it af-

fects 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. Yoga for 8-12 Year-Olds – 7-7:45pm. Children ages 8-12. Connecting minds, bodies and hearts with Diane Ausmus. Through flowing sequences, balancing poses, partner poses, cooperative games, breathing exercises, creating relaxation techniques and much more. Children will gain body awareness, flexibility, strength and an open heart. Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library, 60 E Center St, Petersburg MI. 734279-1025. Register: Calendar.Monroe.lib.mi.us.

thursday 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 419-354-8408 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-with Sandy Earl: Uplifting Physically and Mentally – 5:15-6:45pm. For all fitness levels. Focus on connecting with the breath and improving posture, balance, strength and flexibility. How tennis balls can relieve muscle tension/pain, and sharing practical tips for inspired joyful living. $10/first class. Presence Yoga at Westgate Village, 3450 W Central Ave, Ste 320F, Toledo OH. Call Sandy at 419-351-7409. SandyEarl_Rower@hotmail.com. 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. 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. 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. Move Mentality, 1220 W Wooster St, Ste C, Bowling Green OH. More info info@MoveMentalityLLC.com or 419-308-1261. See ad p. 15. A Course In Miracles Gathering - 7-8:30pm. Join Tony Williamson each Tuesday 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. See ad p. 11. 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 Qigong – 7-7:30am. With Jen Lake. Driven Fitness Studio, 819 Kingsbury St, Ste 102, Maumee OH. First class free. To register or for more info DrivenFitnessStudio.com. 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 419308-1261. See ad p. 15. T’ai Chi – 1pm. Join in the Chinese martial art that combines controlled movements with deep breathing. T’ai chi provides health benefits that include reducing stress, lessening chronic pain, and improving the immune system. In addition, balance and blood pressure often show improvements. Monroe Center for Healthy Aging, 15275 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe MI. 734-241-0404. Yoga for Kids – 4-5pm. Now signing up children in age groups 4-9 and 10-16. A five-week yoga class to teach children fun ways to manage stress and anxiety. Instructor: Jennifer Dubow, LISW, Clinical Therapist, Certified Child Yoga Instructor. $20/class, $100 total for five weeks, can bill insurance. 3335 Meijer Dr, Ste 450, Toledo OH. Call for class dates and times. 419-699-3659. JenniferDubow@bex.net.

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. See ad p. 15. 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. 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. 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. See ad page 11. 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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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

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FITNESS POSITIVELY FIT

Maryellen Grogan, CPT, MES 108 E Dudley, Maumee, OH 43537 419-893-5105 Studio Getting Fit is Not “One-Size-FitsAll.” Everyone Is Unique. Exercise needs, nutrition needs and goals are unique for each person. We take individuality into account and build a complete fitness program that’s right for you. To become “Positively Fit,” all elements of fitness and health must be in balance. See ad page 18.

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ACUPUNCTURE & HERBS TAMARA TCM

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Tamara D. Willingham,L.Ac.,Dipl. O.M.,MSAOM 27068 Oakmead Perrysburg,OH 43551 419-345-4996 TamaraTCM.com

353 Elm Street, Suite B Perrysburg, OH 43551 419-874-4840 MyTurningPointChiro.com

The foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine is maintaining balance in the body. It can enhance and boost the immune system, support and strengthen the digestive system, promote relaxation, improve circulation, stabilize blood pressure, relieve pain and help treat infertility. Your health is your number 1 asset! Visit our website at TamaraTCM.com today & make your appointment to start feeling your best! See ad page 21.

AROMATHERAPY ROSY GLOW AROMATHERAPY

Margo Hertzfeld, Certified Aromatherapist 419-360-0169 RosyGlowAromatherapy.com Clinically certified aromatherapist Margo Hertzfeld practices within Turning Point Chiropractic in Perrysburg (see their listing under Chiropractor) offering holistic, professional consultations and customized blends with superior quality essential oils.

CEREMONIES & SPIRITUAL COUNSELING UNITY OF TOLEDO SPIRITUAL CENTER Reverend Claudia Rene Tambur 3535 Executive Pkwy., Toledo, OH 419-309-0493 Claudia@RevClaudiaRene.com

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

COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH WITHINSIGHT COUNSELING AND HYPNOTHERAPY, LLC 5800 Monroe St. Bldg B Sylvania, OH 43560 419-450-2170 VikkiGardner.com

Vikki Gardner is a supervising Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) and a Certified Hypnotherapist (CHt) specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. She maintains a private practice. 20+ years of experience in mental health, Vikki's therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Areas of expertise are women's issues, depression, difficulties in adolescence, anxiety disorders, OCD spectrum disorders, adult ADD/ADHD. Insurance, check, cash and charge are available.

ESSENTIAL OILS ESSENTIAL CONNECTION, LTD.

Gifted celebrant creates unique ceremonies from the heart with love. Blessings, christenings, weddings, commitment ceremonies, memorials, funerals and life celebrations. Honors all pathways to God, spirituality and lifestyles. Spiritual Counseling utilizes healing modalities, applied Truth teachings and affirmative prayer. See ad page 11.

CHIROPRACTOR

Karla Gleason, dōTERRA IPC #224532 Aromatouch Technique Certified Maumee, OH 43537 419-265-3219 Gleason.Karla@gmail.com Essential-Connection.MyOilProducts.com Looking for answers to your health problems? dōTERRA CPTG essential oils are nature’s perfect health solution! Essential oils offer a safe, effective and versatile solution to a tremendous range of health concerns. Contact Karla for a FREE Wellness Consultation today! See ad page 12.

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

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

VIRGINIA ULCH 8010 Hill Ave. Holland, OH 419-861-7786 NBHCToledo.com

Holistic Products and Services. Smoking Cessation. Life Coaching. Weight Loss. Pain Management. Healing Stone Jewelry, Body Wraps and detox on the Amethyst Biomat. See ad page 7.

MASSAGE THERAPY REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE THERAPY Christy Smalla, LMT Enhancing Mobility and Mind 5800 Monroe St. Building B, Sylvania, OH 419-480-7950

RMT now includes three additional therapists! Nicole Kamm and Melody Demars both licensed massage therapists who, like me, are focused on helping you reach your full potential mentally, physically and spiritually; and Vikki Gardner specializing in counseling for all ages and all types of struggles that life can present. Refer to her CRG for details. Swing by our office sometime to see how we can help you live a more stress free life! See ad page 8.

MOVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PATRICIA BUCHANAN, PHD.

Movement Improvement Expert Toledo, OH 419-283-9989 Patricia@PatriciaBuchananPhD.com Facebook.com/PatriciaBuchananPhD PatriciaBuchananPhD.com Patricia guides female athletes and active women struggling with knee pain or other problems to move past their pain, master their movement, and play at the top of their game in sport and in life. Her unique, holistic approach is based on 40 years in movement science, education, and healthcare. See ad page 9.

NUTRITION NUTRI-HEALTH

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

Feeling out of balance? Wonder how the body responds to stress? Discover the blueprint for the body’s metabolism through hair mineral analysis. Helping clients achieve better health through nutrition and supplementation with over 40 years of experience. See ad page 18.

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

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

WELLNESS CENTER WELLNESS RX INC.

Dr Jay Nielsen, MD 27121 Oakmead Dr, Ste C, Perrysburg, OH 419-897-6490 • 419-874-3512 fax Jay@WellnessRx.org Dr. Nielsen is a board-certified family physician with 38 years experience helping patients avoid orthopedic surgical procedures using Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, Bioidentical Hormones and Supplements. Specializes in fatigue, chronic pain, mood disorders and accepts BWC worker injuries. See ad page 17.

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May 2016

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Start the Year Right with Detoxified Iodine Give Your Body the Natural Boost it Needs

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

Causes of Iodine Deficiency

Radiation

Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation

Low-Sodium Diets

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

Iodized Table Salt

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

Bromine

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

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

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

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

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I feel much more energetic, my thoughts are extremely clear, and my entire body feels more in balance. Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine is the only change in my daily routine over the last 45 days. The way I feel today is better than at any point in my life that I can remember. ~ James

I’ve been taking this product for over a year and no single supplement, diet or approach (I have tried lots) has had as great an impact as this. I have my energy back, my metabolism is back on track and my mind is clear and the depression has lifted. I love this product and wish more people knew about it. I think many of us are deficient in iodine and it can bring balance to the body. Thank you, thank you Natural Awakenings for offering it! ~ Pamela

Proper iodine supplementation with a high-quality product like Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine can prevent harm by protecting the thyroid and other endocrine glands and restoring proper hormone production.

A Few Drops Can Change Your Life! You could feel better, lose weight or increase energy and mental clarity with a few drops of Natural Awakenings DETOXIFIED IODINE daily in water or topically on the skin. The supplementation of iodine, an essential component of the thyroid, has been reported to give relief from: • Depression • Weight Gain • Fibromyalgia • Low Energy • Hypothyroidism • Hyperthyroidism • Radiation • Bacteria • Viruses

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