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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.

6 newsbriefs 7 businessspotlight 8 globalbriefs 12 GROWING UP 12 EMPOWERED 10 healthbriefs Helping Kids Step into 1 1 ecotip Their Best Selves by Judith Fertig 15 healthykids 16 consciouseating 15 YAY FOR PLAY Ways to Spark a 18 fitbody Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creativity by April Thompson 19 inspiration 20 greenliving 16 A GOOD FOOD 22 naturalpet FIGHT 16 Keeping Food Out of 24 healingways the Trash Bin by April Thompson 25 calendar 27 classifieds 18 JUST WALK 30 resourceguide 22 Minutes a Day

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Boosts Well-Being by Randy Kambic

19 EARTH GUARDIANS

Kids Say No to Global Warming by April Thompson

20 THE GARDEN CURE Natural Sanctuaries Heal Body and Spirit by Sandra Murphy

22 HANDLE WILD THINGS WITH CARE 22

How to Safely Help Hurt Animals by Sandra Murphy

24 SALT AIR IN THE CITY

Salt Rooms Soothe Allergies and Skin Conditions by Avery Mack

publisher'sletter Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. ~Albert Einstein

’m part of a business networking group and a key activity is helping each other solve business problems that members are currently experiencing. Each person has the opportunity to describe a need before everyone brainstorms ideas to help address it. We’re held accountable at the next meeting to report which suggestions we implemented and how they worked out. It's amazing to see how many great ideas and options bubble up in just 15 minutes. For me, a suggestion that I collaborate with other businesses led me to plan a health expo at one of our advertiser's offices. Watch for details in an upcoming issue. Everyone’s welcome. This month's issue highlights the importance of creative expression and its usefulness in solving everyday problems at any stage of life. It’s vital that we start kids young in exploring such inner resources by ensuring they have opportunities to learn to tap into their creativity. So much of young people’s attention is held hostage by computer games and texting that they need special encouragement to apply a wider range of the social, emotional, mental and physical skills they’ll need in the real world. As kids grow up, choose activities that consistently build self-esteem and confidence, such as those featured in this month's article by Judith Fertig, “Growing Up Empowered: Helping Kids Step Into Their Best Selves.” I'm glad I grew up in a game playing family. One of my favorites is euchre, which we all learned to play at a young age with an aunt, uncle, grandmas and cousins. We played for hours at a time with much competitive good cheer and laughter. I still enjoy many types of games and am happy my youngest daughter, now grown, continues the tradition. We count it a treat to play cards and board games when we get together. Who hasn't witnessed their child creating a game out of a box and miscellaneous stuff when they were toddlers? If you’re at a loss for how to get a young child thinking with their creativity gene, our experts offer surefire suggestions in this month’s Healthy Kids department. Read April Thompson’s, “Yay for Play: Ways to Spark a Child's Creativity” for more ideas to get started. To creative summer fun,

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he amazing new Tower Garden will be on display from August 8 through 12 at the UPS Store in Sylvania. Harnessing state-of-the-art growing technology known as aeroponics, the tower garden offers a cleaner, simpler and more efficient way to grow fresh, healthy food. Dennis Fernandez, a representative for Tower Garden, explains, “Tower Garden will arrive at your doorstep with seeds, nutrients, supplies—everything you need to get growing. After about 20 to 25 minutes of minimal setup, your Tower Garden will be ready to function.” Instead of soil, Tower Garden plants grow in a medium called rockwool, which provides plant roots with oxygen and consistent moisture, encouraging rapid, healthy growth. A reservoir stores the plant nutrient solution. A proprietary Tower Garden Mineral Blend solution cascades down the Tower Garden, nourishing plants. In a few weeks, plants are harvest ready. Location: 5813 Monroe St. For more information, call Dennis Fernandez at 419-261-3135, email dfernandez@bex. net or visit dfernandez.TowerGarden.com or a local Tower Garden representative near you.

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he second in-depth Green Energy Ohio business-tobusiness conference discussing Ohio’s largest solar arrays and the emerging issue of community solar, Building Big Solar Across Ohio, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., August 25, at Stone Ridge Golf Club, in Bowling Green. There will be expert speakers, a green expo trade show and a viewing of the state’s largest (20MW) utility-scale solar array under construction. The project is expected to supply enough power for 3,000 homes. Location: 1553 Muirfield Dr. For more information, call 614985-6131 or visit GreenEnergyOhio.org.

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ocal nonprofit Ruthie’s Angels has a mission to assist individuals on a physical, mental and emotional level. Founder Deitra Hickey, Ph.D., owner of Serenity Health & Wellness, states, “Holistic wellness services not only ease the pain of chronic health issues, but they reduce the number of flare-ups and the severity of health ailments. In addition, wellness services assist people to have a positive outlet and a solid perspective to handle their situation in a healthy and productive manner.” The charity was established to provide health and wellness assistance to those suffering from chronic or acute conditions that are financially challenged and would benefit from wellness services not covered by insurance. “Ruthie’s Angels is named in honor of my mother, Ruthie Jamra, who passed away at only 48 years old from multiple sclerosis complications,” notes Hickey. Adults are welcome as well as children to receive counseling services or art therapy to help them cope with a health issue they are having or to deal with the loss of a parent. For more information, visit Ruthies-Angels.com.

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Tamara TCM Acupuncture & Herbs by Sheila Julson

hile studying massage therapy at Healing Arts Institute (now known as Orion Institute), Tamara Willingham was moved by a talk from an acupuncturist who came to the school to speak about Five Elements Acupuncture, a philosophy connected to the natural world in which five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal and water— represents a distinct quality of qi energy that is vital to good health and the flow of nature. Although Willingham pursued massage therapy and ran a successful business offering that modality for nearly a decade, she was always driven to learn about acupuncture. She eventually left Toledo to attend Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in science, as well as a Master of Science degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. She also completed an herbal program in Chengdu, China. In 2012, she began practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)— a style of ancient Asian medicine that includes various forms of herbal medi-

cine, acupuncture, massage, exercise and nutrition—in space rented from Cloud Nine Acupuncture, in Temperance, Michigan. One year later, she returned to her hometown area with a mission to promote good health in Toledo through her practice, Tamara TCM Acupuncture & Herbs. Willingham is one of the only practitioners in the Toledo area specializing in TCM, in which she includes her training in Five Elements Acupuncture and herbal medicine. “Acupuncture and TCM is the original medicine,” she affirms, “it’s been around for thousands of years and is still used today because of its usefulness, its efficacy, and it’s also affordable.” Willingham has training in both Western and Eastern medicine, and she believes integrating the two is the way of the future. She also offers electroacupuncture, cupping (a procedure that increases blood flow and removes toxins) and she contracts with a massage therapist to provide massage for her patients. The space is designed to instill a sense of calm, with an aquarium in the waiting

room; an oil diffuser that emits soothing aromas; and complimentary organic tea. She also has a complete herbal dispensary with organic, sustainably farmed products. Willingham administers TCM for preventative measures, as well as chronic conditions ranging from acne and colds/flu to high blood pressure, stroke, tendonitis and thyroid dysfunction. “The number one thing I treat is pain, and the second would be infertility,” she says. “Acupuncture and herbal medicine is also used for addictions and to treat emotional disorders, digestive disorders and women’s health issues, specifically menopause.” Like most holistic modalities, TCM isn’t magic; it isn’t an instant fix and might not always work for everyone, but the rates of success are good, Willingham notes. Most of her patients come to her by word of mouth, after conventional Western medicine has failed. Like the rest of the country, demand for natural health services in the Toledo area is growing, and Willingham is pleased to be able to meet those needs. “The main point of us being here is to help people heal and to live fully, to their maximum potential—and doing that with integrity,” Willingham says. “We want to help people reach their health goals. When they’re feeling well, there’s nothing that they can’t do when they put their minds to it.” As interest in holistic health increases throughout Toledo, Willingham hopes to grow her business by adding more practitioners and expanding the herbal dispensary. “Toledo’s going to be healthy,” she remarks. “I think most people want to get away from pharmaceutical drugs, but there are plenty of people who aren’t there yet. The people I see want something different, or they haven’t had any luck with Western medicine, so they show up here and find relief.” Tamara TCM Acupuncture & Herbs is located at 27068 Oakmead Dr. in Perrysburg. For more information, call 419-345-4996 or visit TamaraTCM.com. Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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Scrambling Species

Climate Change Favors Some Birds over Others Decades of data show that climate change is manipulating the way avian species move across continents. For instance, the orchard oriole is losing prime habitat in the South, but gaining more up north. Thousands of species worldwide face the same dilemma. Specific birds need a particular habitat, such as open spaces or groves of trees, and some of their traditionally preferred spots are becoming unlivable. England’s Durham University ecologist Phillip Stephens, along with researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the U.S. Geological Survey, have compiled nearly half a century’s worth of occurrence data from thousands of citizen scientists. Birders submitted their observations to the PanEuropean Common Birds Monitoring Scheme and the North American Breeding Bird Survey for 145 terrestrial bird species native to Europe and 380 species native to the United States. “We used that information to generate a prior expectation for whether the species would’ve been advantaged or disadvantaged by climate change,” says Stephens. The predictions were compared with actual bird abundance data from 1980 through 2010, and the populations that were expected to lose suitable habitat declined, while those expected to find their habitats improve increased. He states, “Recent climate change has already favored one set of species over another.” Read the report at ClimateChange.Birdlife.org.

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Hope for a New Generation Despite being less confident than their elders, a new study by PsychTests.com, in Montreal, reveals that Millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000) are an ambitious and tenacious generation that continues to prove potential critics wrong. Labeled by some as self-entitled, arrogant and immature from being coddled by hovering parents, the company’s research says that Millennials are not afraid to push themselves to achieve lofty goals, work hard or take on difficult challenges. Collecting data from 1,035 people that took their Ambition Test, the researchers looked at the differences between Millennials, Generation X (born between 1960 and 1980) and Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1960) in terms of their levels of aspiration, persistence and sense of self-efficacy. The study reveals that while Millennials lagged a little behind the other two generations on some factors related to ambition, the potential of these young adults should not be underestimated. “One can argue that Millennials’ hopeful and determined nature is a case of idealism,” explains Ilona Jerabek, Ph.D., president of PsychTests. “Some have just started out in the workforce, so they’re eager to prove themselves, which could also mean that at some point they’ll be blindsided by the reality of what it’s like to be out there in the real world.” 8

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Toxic Trinkets

Low-Cost Jewelry May Harbor Cadmium In recent years, the European Commission has banned cadmium in all jewelry sold in Europe, but those shopping for low-cost jewelry in North America from popular fashion chains may be wearing products made with cadmium, a heavy metal that can be particularly toxic for kids. There are no known risks for people that wear contaminated jewelry, but swallowing or chewing on a piece containing high concentrations of the toxic metal could allow it to seep into the body. James Van Loon, director of risk management at Health Canada’s consumer product safety branch, says that children’s bodies more readily absorb the toxic metal, and because they are more likely to put things in their mouths, jewelry that is marketed to those under 15 should contain virtually no cadmium. Dr. Gérald Zagury, who performed tests and has published several studies on heavy metals in jewelry, says one sample contained the highest amount of cadmium ever reported in Canada for such a product. “It’s pretty close to pure cadmium,” he says. According to Health Canada, cadmium is cheap and melts at a lower point than more commonly used zinc, lowering energy costs for product makers. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, cadmium is a known carcinogen that can also lead to kidney failure, bone loss and other complications in those that are chronically exposed over time. Source: EWG.org

Show Stopper

Circuses Cease Exotic Animal Acts The Ringling Brothers Circus made good on a promise to retire their last contingent of performing elephants to the Center for Elephant Conservation, in Polk City, Florida, with the last such show streamed worldwide in May. While Ringling will retain the services of tigers, lions, leopards, horses, camels, dogs and kangaroos, the Mexican Congress has voted to prohibit exotic animals under big tops across their country. That means no more tigers jumping through hoops, elephants used as props or monkeys dressed in tiny outfits. The bill requires circuses to report the wildlife they own, which would then be made available to interested zoos. Source: The New York Times

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Fiction Readers Have More Empathy The love of books may begin at any age, but for most, it starts in childhood. Now, scientists are studying the effects of reading on the brain with MRIs, polls, surveys and experiments. The results indicate that readers of fiction are more empathetic toward others. By engaging with a story, they are temporarily placing themselves in a character’s shoes, thus fostering empathy in real life, and literary reading amplifies this effect. According to a Stanford University study, reading a challenging book also helps us become smarter, as well as more empathetic. By attempting to tackle harder books, we create new connections in our minds that we might not have done otherwise. Neuroscientist Bob Dougherty remarks, “The right patterns of ink on a page can create vivid mental imagery and instill powerful emotions.” David Comer Kidd, author of another related study, observes, “Like opening a window to let fresh air into our home, literature opens up our minds to the myriad ideas that we wouldn’t be able to experience on our own. We can pause to analyze the experiences depicted as if they were our own, expanding our experience of the world.”

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elaying kindergarten enrollment for one year shows significant mental health benefits for children, according to a Stanford University study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Reviewing results from a mental health survey completed by more than 35,000 Danish parents, the researchers saw that youngsters held back from kindergarten for as little as one year showed a 73 percent reduction in inattentiveness and hyperactivity for an average child at age 11, compared to children enrolled the year earlier. Measuring inattentiveness and hyperactivity reflect a child’s ability to selfregulate. The generally accepted theory is that young people that are able to stay focused, sit still and pay attention longer tend to do much better in school. “This is some of the most convincing evidence we’ve seen to support what U.S. parents and policymakers have already been doing—choosing to delay entry into kindergarten,” says Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor Thomas S. Dee. In addition to improved mental health, children with later kindergarten enrollment dates also exhibited superior emotional and social skills. The number of U.S. children entering kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 has progressively increased to about 20 percent, according to the study. Many parents are opting to delay kindergarten enrollment for a year to give their children a leg up in physical and emotional maturity and social skills.

Grape Juice Boosts Memory and Driving Skills

esearch from the UK University of Leeds has confirmed that drinking just one glass of grape juice a day increases spatial memory and driving abilities. The researchers attribute the brain boosting benefits to the polyphenols in the grapes. The study followed 25 healthy mothers between the ages of 40 and 50. Each had young children and worked more than 30 hours a week. The mothers drank 12 ounces of Concord grape juice every day for 12 weeks and had their driving skills tested before and after the study period using a computer simulator. Louise Dye, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Leeds and senior author of the study, notes, “This research is very promising, as it suggests that the cognitive benefits associated with Concord grape juice are not exclusive to adults with early memory decline. We saw these benefits even after the grape juice was no longer being consumed, suggesting a long-term effect of dietary flavonoids.” 10

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Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Colds and Ear Infections

study from the University of Texas has found that increased breastfeeding decreases ear infections among nursing children. The researchers followed 367 babies between 1 and 12 months old from 2008 through 2014. The scientists analyzed family history traits of smoking, ear infections, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Nose and throat mucosal samples were taken throughout the study period to identify infections, and parents informed the researchers whenever the baby experienced an infection. The study was led by Dr. Tasnee Chonmaitree, a pediatrics professor from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. “We clearly showed that frequent upper respiratory infections, carriage of bacteria in the nose and lack of breastfeeding are major risk factors for ear infections,” he states. “Prolonged breastfeeding was associated with significant reductions in both colds and ear infections, a common complication of colds.”

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esearch from Korea’s Chung-Ang University has found that inhaling aromatherapy infusions comprising a combination of sandalwood, frankincense and ravensara for five minutes twice daily significantly reduces symptoms of allergies after seven days. The researchers tested 54 men and women, half of which were tested using a placebo of almond oil. Total nasal symptom score (TNSS) and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) results were both significantly lower in the aromatherapy group. TNSS scores decreased by more than half and RQLQ scores decreased by more than 60 percent. Scores for fatigue and sleep quality also improved in the aromatherapy group. “These findings indicate that inhalation of certain aromatherapy oils help relieve perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms, improve rhinitis-specific quality of life and reduce fatigue in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis,” ChungAng University’s Seo Yeon Choi and Kyungsook Park explain in their paper.

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GROWING UP EMPOWERED Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves by Judith Fertig

he plugged-in, stressed-out world that challenges adults can be even more difficult for teens in the throes of hormones, peer pressure and a selfie culture. Parents can help their children thrive and become empowered individuals by nurturing desirable character traits such as resourcefulness, resilience, perseverance, self-reliance, independence, empathy and social competence. Child psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., of Palm Springs, California, is a former classroom teacher and the mother of three grown children who dispenses advice at MicheleBorba.com/blog. Her main parenting focus is character education, as reflected in her latest book, Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. “Tune in to what your kids love,” advises Borba. “Then find learning experiences that help them develop traits they 12

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need to be happy, productive adults.” This positive parenting approach—accentuating youthful desires and strengths, instead of deficiencies and weaknesses—helps young people develop a secure footing in life. “Kids are driven by their hearts,” observes Borba. “A positive parent doesn’t do the cookie-cutter approach, as in, ‘That’s what worked for other kids in the neighborhood,’ nor even reference what the parent did as a teen.” Teens also impose upon themselves, thinking that being trendy, beautiful, rich and famous are valuable life goals. “The positive parent looks at each child as an individual, listens to what really makes them light up, and then supports that.”

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Over time, experiential learning can help youths develop leadership skills. Lander, Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School, a gap-year program for high school graduates taking a year off before college, offers courses lasting two weeks, several months or even a full year. Activities include sea kayaking, Alaskan mountain and glacier climbing and wilderness medicine. Teens already on track and wanting to develop additional leadership skills can tap into motivational speaker and self-help author Tony Robbins’ annual Unleash the Power Within youth leadership program event. Groups of youths 14 to 17 years old collectively participate to create individual breakthroughs, move beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplish goals and realize true desires. Application requirements include a good academic record, at least 20 hours of community service and a guidance counselor’s recommendation. Robbins maintains, “Grow and give is what life is all about.”

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become empowered is by joining a 4-H group in urban, suburban or rural areas. If we envision a farm kid raising a calf to show at the state fair, that’s still one facet of today’s 4-H, but far from the entire scope. Founded in 1902, 4-H is a global nonprofit dedicated to learning by doing; specialties now range from computer science and graphic design to leadership, healthy living and the performing arts. Positive mentoring by adults and developing community spirit ground 4-H clubs, camps and programs. Research by Tufts University’s Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development and America’s land-grant colleges and universities shows that people with a 4-H background are more likely to give back to their communities than others (see Tinyurl.com/YouthDevelopmentStudy). For Grammy-winner Jennifer Nettles, of Nashville, 4-H meant learning to perform at an early age, even flying to Chicago to do it. “I don’t know that I would be where I am today without 4-H,” she says. “Mentors there help you. They helped me with the skills of performing and learning about being on stage; they also taught me the importance of giving back.”

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Growing food for themselves and others can be a great adventure for teens, while fostering resourcefulness, perseverance and ecological awareness. Seventeenyear-old Katie Stagliano launched Katie’s Krops, in Summerville, South Carolina, several years ago based on her desire to fight hunger by growing food for people that need it. Today, the enterprise offers grants for youth in any area to start and maintain a local garden, provided they give away the produce to the hungry. The initiative has grown to more than 50 gardens around the U.S. Both Mobile Urban Growers, in Mobile, Alabama, and Closer to Earth, in Oklahoma City, empower youth through exercising organic gardening skills, environmental and food justice advocacy and personal mentorship. Empowering experiences for teens don’t have to cost a lot or involve travel. “Dream big, but start small. Look around your own backyard, in your community,” 14

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says Borba. “Teens can learn to pay it forward in all kinds of ways. They can get together with their peers and take on a doable project to help others. They may even need to start by learning to self-regulate and manage stress by getting away from their phones and instead being outside getting exercise.” Casual family activities can provide opportunities for conversations about what teens want in life or what they’re worried about, and that opens the door for adults to step up to help mentor and empower their children. “Boys are more likely to talk while

they’re doing something, like shooting baskets with you in the driveway,” observes Borba. “Girls are more likely to talk if it’s one-on-one.” Positive parents actively listen and then clarify what they heard from their teens, says Herman-Saccio. This information helps point the way forward, to more interactive dialogue, brainstorming, problem-solving, helpful experiences and eventually, youth empowerment. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

EMPOWERMENT STARTS EARLY Positive parenting skills go hand-inhand with children learning how to be their best. Kids can get an early start at programs like these.

SCHOOLS Waldorf Schools Learning by doing and in-depth, selfpaced study are hallmarks of Waldorf schools across the country.

The Natural Learning School, in Memphis, Tennessee, guides toddlers through elementary school kids with whole-child education, including arts and green learning (NLSMemphis.com).

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Women Empowerment, in Vail, Colorado, specializes in programs for women and girls. A Chrysalis Circle helps girls Circle of Seasons Charter School, explore the woman blossoming within a Waldorf-methods public school, in them during a weeklong day camp Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, offers a head adventure that includes rock climbstart on empowerment for K–4 students ing, kayaking and other activities. The (CircleOfSeasons.org). Heart 2 Heart Mother/Daughter Retreat Semillas para una Nueva Humanidad, a helps moms and their girls rediscover Waldorf-Methods School near Rincon, or strengthen their connection (see TiPuerto Rico, encourages independent nyurl.com/WomenEmpowerPrograms). learning for K–12 students. (SNHPuertoRico.org/en/about-us).

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healthykids drop in original thinking that happens as students move into early adolescence,” reports Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind. Creativity isn’t only child’s play; parents also could do well to infuse their own lives with its discoveries and delights. “Through creativity, parents can reawaken a sense of wonder and joy, and nurture characteristics like patience,” says Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way for Parents: Raising Creative Children.

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hether it’s playing dress-up, making forts from sofa cushions or drawing pictures, creative moments can define and distinguish a happy childhood. Yet it’s not all just fun and games, according to experts. Childhood creativity, nurtured both in the classroom and at home, is crucial for developing qualities such as sound decision-making, flexible thinking and mental resiliency. Analyzing more than 150 studies across the fields of psychology, neuroscience, education and business management, the Center for Childhood Creativity, in Sausalito, California, found many important life skills are affiliated with a creative upbringing. The resulting white paper, Inspiring a Generation to Create, underscores that rather than simply being an innate trait, creativity can be taught. “Creativity should be an integral part of every child’s education. The research shows that we can avoid the

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Cameron wrote the book in part to guide her own daughter, actress and film director Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, in her creative journey through motherhood. While many such works focus on art projects for kids, Cameron’s book emphasizes activities that put creative fuel in the parental tank. For example, she recommends parents take up the ritual of “morning pages”; writing three pages of stream-of-consciousness thoughts the first thing each morning. Jean Van’t Hul, author of The Artful Parent, started a daily sketchbook practice for herself and to set an example for her kids. “I like that the kids see me creating regularly and they’ve joined in a couple times. I also want to get over my self-limited belief that I’m not a good artist,” remarks Van’t Hul, who blogs at ArtfulParent.com.

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A family ritual, like a bedtime story or relationship with a pet, can be re-imagined to inspire household members to co-create together. “Instead of always reading to my kids, we take turns making up stories by ‘giving’ each other three things, like an airplane, a shovel and a pair of pants, which we have to use in a story,” says Nicole Corey Rada, a working mother of two in Richmond, Virginia. “Sometimes, we pretend our pets are having conversations, and use different voices and accents to express what they might be saying, given their

Every child and parent is creative. Exercising our creativity is an act of faith. ~ Julia Cameron circumstance at the time. This is a family favorite; we laugh constantly.” Mark Runco, Ph.D., a University of Georgia professor of gifted and creative education, founder of the Creativity Research Journal and advisor to the Center for Childhood Creativity, notes the importance of balancing unstructured and structured activities, creating space for both individual expression and creative collaboration. To foster the former, Van’t Hul encourages “strewing”, which she refers to as “the art of casually yet strategically leaving invitations for learning and creativity out for kids to discover on their own.” Invitations to play could be a basket of non-toxic blocks, a recycled-paper sketchpad opened to a blank page or some nature finds from a walk in the woods. As an example of the latter, Cameron suggests that parents lead kids on a weekly creative expedition, allowing the kids to choose a new place to aimlessly explore such as a park, bookstore, pet shop or museum. According to the author, that sense of shared adventure, fostered in a safe space, naturally nurtures the creative process, both for now and the future. “If you make art the center, insisting that kids be creative, they may feel a sense of pressure,” advises Cameron. “If you make inspiration the center, it spills over into art.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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s much as 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is wasted, even as one in six Americans goes hungry. Instead of feeding people better, we are feeding the city dump. Of all types of trash, food consumes the most space in our municipal landfills, followed by plastic and paper. Rotting food then releases harmful methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. While food waste is a big problem, social entrepreneurs see a big opportunity. Around the country, they are working to reduce, recover and rethink discarded food valued at more than $160 billion a year. In the process, they are not only cutting food costs, but also creating jobs and fighting climate change. University of Maryland College Park alumna Cam Pascual co-founded the nonprofit Food Recovery Network (FRN) after watching hundreds of pounds of food hit the trash in her campus dining hall every night. Pascual and her colleagues mobilized a volunteer network to shuttle leftovers from the university to soup kitchens, donating 200 meals a night to feed the hungry. In the last five years, FRN has recovered more than 1 million pounds of food from 184 campuses in 42 states, proving that ingenuity and philanthropy can together fight the food waste travesty. “There are two major barriers to recovering leftover food; one is awareness, like helping businesses to understand the laws that protect them from

liability,” says Pascual, the organization’s current director of innovation and operations. “The other is the labor involved. Universities are the perfect ecosystem for food recovery because college students have flexible schedules and are community service-minded, offering a ready supply of volunteers.” The latest FRN initiative is a certification program to verify that farms and restaurants are engaging in food recovery that includes creating a toolkit to help restaurants safely recover leftover meals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture recently set a goal of slashing food waste in half by 2030, with several supporting bills approaching the floor in Congress. The EPA food recovery hierarchy calls for reducing food waste first and foremost, with recovering food to feed people or animals as a fallback and utilizing landfills only as a last resort. “It’s one thing to set goals, but to realize those reductions in food waste, we have to change our behavior,” says Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It). Farms and households are the two largest generators of food waste, according to Bloom, whose blog at WastedFood.com offers dozens of beneficial tips for keeping food out of the trash bin. Fighting food waste starts before we go to the grocery. Bloom recommends consumers organize cupboards to know what’s already in stock, plan meals and stick to the shopping list. Post-purchase, easy tips include serving smaller portions, freezing leftovers and sharing surplus with friends and neighbors. Bloom’s website fans contribute more ideas like mixing veggie scraps into pet food or making them into soup stock. Using a smaller refrigerator keeps shoppers from bulking up while saving energy costs. The battle against wasted food needs to start at home, where small steps add up to big change. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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ven mainstream media have picked up on the many physical and mental benefits of walking, including weight loss, reduced stress, increased energy and better sleep, and that’s only the beginning. These additional compelling effects may well catalyze us to consistently step out for a daily walk, understanding that cumulative steps count, too. For more inspiration, check out this month’s race walking at the Summer Olympics. Walking helps heart health and diabetes. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking program launched last fall, the risk of heart disease and diabetes can be significantly reduced via an average of 22 minutes a day of brisk walking. “Physical activity

has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain cancers, osteoporosis, cognitive decline and even depression,” says Dr. JoAnn Manson, chief of the division of preventive medicine at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “Can you imagine if there was a pill that could simultaneously have all those benefits? Everyone would be clamoring for it.” Walking reduces anxiety and clears thinking. The results of a national survey of nearly 3,000 women between the ages of 42 and 52 published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that those that walked as part of a regular physical activity showed fewer signs of depression compared with inactive women. The

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more physical activity a woman logged, the less likely she was to exhibit such symptoms, suggesting that moderateto-intense levels of exercise may help protect against mental illness. The survey further revealed that 85 percent believe walking helps reduce any present anxiety and feelings of depression, while two-thirds reported that walking stimulates their thinking. Walking facilitates doctor-patient communication. Columbus, Ohio-based Walk with a Doc (WalkWithADoc.org) helps organize free walking events each month via 230 chapters nationwide. They’re led by physicians and other healthcare authorities. “It’s a casual forum in which to communicate and also learn about the health benefits of walking,” says Executive Director Rachael Habash, who’s aiming for 350 chapters by year’s end. When doctors emphasize the benefits of exercise, patients tend to listen. Walking boosts life performance. “Until the late 1960s, 90 percent of America’s children that lived up to a mile away walked to school. Today, that figure is 30 percent,” says Sheila Franklin, of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, in The Walking Revolution documentary (scroll to the video at EveryBodyWalk. org). Experts warn that less walking by youngsters can create sedentary habits and lead to shortened life spans. Daily walks to school boost cogni-

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tive performance in students, according to Mary Pat King, the National Parent Teacher Association director of programs and projects. Dr. Richard Jackson, a pediatrician, professor and chair of Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health at University of California, Los Angeles,. and former environmental health director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, reports that walking improves children’s learning ability, concentration, moods and creativity. Even lifelong walkers are moved to walk more by using a pedometer to track their steps and distance traveled, says Dr. Lauren Elson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation instructor at Harvard Medical School, who is also the medical editor of the recent Harvard Special Health Report Walking for Health (Health.Harvard.edu/walk). A metareview of 26 studies found that using the device raised physical activity levels by nearly 27 percent, adding about 2,500 steps per day. Most stores that sell exercise equipment offer inexpensive pedometers, while smartphone users can download an app such as Moves, Breeze or Pedometer++. Apple’s iOS includes the free app Health. Walking leads to meaningful exchanges. Social connections and honest conversations between two people can be aided by walking outside instead of sitting inside. Clay Cockrell, a licensed clinical social worker in New York City, began walking with clients 12 years ago. He notes that casual venues like parks have been especially helpful for men. “They sometimes have a more difficult time making eye contact in sessions. Outside, they are looking where they are going, looking at nature, other people—the pressure is less. My own health has improved, as well,” he says. He shares ideas with the public and other therapists at WalkAndTalk.com to maximize the benefits. He sees moving the body forward along a path as a metaphor for moving forward in life. Adds Habash, “We believe that engaging in health should be simple and fun, like putting one foot in front of the other at every opportunity.” Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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t age 6, climate change activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez gave his first speech to a packed crowd in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado. Raised in the Aztec tradition, he was taught that as indigenous people, they are descendants of the land and inherit a duty to protect it. “I felt such sadness that my generation inherited this crisis to clean up. That night, I saw that those emotions could be channeled into action and my voice could make a difference,” says Martinez, founder and youth director of the nonprofit Earth Guardians. Ten years later, his impassioned message has sparked a global movement. More than 2,000 “youth crews” from Bhutan to Brazil are fighting climate change and improving their communities in other ways. These activists aren’t yet old enough to vote, but are still making their voices heard by global policymakers. On their behalf, Martinez delivered a plea to representatives from 192 countries at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on climate change last year, asking for stronger measures to protect both the planet and its people. He particularly pointed to the ever-increasing “climate refugees” that have lost their homes to rising oceans and other havoc caused by Earth’s warming trend. Although Martinez serves on President Obama’s youth council, he

and 20 other young plaintiffs filed a landmark lawsuit earlier this year against the federal government for failing to protect its citizens from climate change. The plaintiffs are seeking a court order requiring America’s president to establish a national plan to decrease atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide to “safe” levels by 2100. At home, Martinez is working with Boulder County community and environmental organizations to locally eliminate pesticides from parks, charge for plastic bags at retail, regulate coal ash emissions and ban fracking. EarthGuardians.org offers many ways anyone can plug into the movement, whether taking individual actions to lighten our carbon footprint, creating school gardens or signing its Silence into Action pledge, inspired by Martinez’s younger brother Itzcuauhtli’s 45-day silence strike for climate action. “The most important thing you can do is educate yourself. Whatever makes you come alive, use that passion to make a difference,” says Martinez, whose performances as a pianist and hip-hop artist inform and enliven music festivals worldwide. “Together, we can create a legacy we can be proud to pass on to the next generation.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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The Garden Cure Natural Sanctuaries Heal Body and Spirit by Sandra Murphy

I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. ~John Muir Renew

Since ancient times, gardens have been employed as a place of healing for body and spirit. Japanese healthcare providers prescribe shinrin-yoku, meaning, “walking in forests to promote health” or “forest bathing”. Its intent is to use sight, sound and smell to connect with nature through stress-reducing, meditative walks. Based on a program created by the Morikami Japanese Gardens, in Delray Beach, Florida, Washington state’s Bloedel Reserve, on Bainbridge Island, conducts Strolls for Well-Being. Participants sign up for a free, 10-week session of 12 self-guided walks and three group meetings. A companion workbook is provided to encourage journaling on themes such as forgiveness, gratitude and joy. “Public gardens are a safe place where people can focus and do the work,” says Erin Jennings, with Bloedel. “We see people that wish to reflect and refuel or simply be more aware and intentional in life.” With 150 acres of natural woodlands and landscaped areas, ranging from a moss garden to a bird marsh, participants can take as much time as they need. 20

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Bees are an integral part of any flowering garden, and Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, in Floyd, Virginia, sustainably hosts 30 hives on six acres adjacent to a field planted with buckwheat, mustard, sunflowers and clover for its biodynamic beekeeping. An orchard on the property dovetails with an organic farm next door. Tours, talks, plant sales, food and music enhance the hospitality. Hope Hill Lavender Farm, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, adds lavender to soap, sugar scrubs, lotion and essential oil. “It takes 11 pounds of hand-picked fresh blossoms to make one ounce of essential oil,” says Troy Jochems, coowner with his wife, Wendy. A member of the mint family, lavender adds distinctive flavor and fragrance to both sweet and savory dishes (find recipes at HopeHillLavenderFarm.com). Visit the farm on summer weekends through mid-August and plan to partake of the annual lavender festival next June. In Glen Allen, Virginia, visitors enjoy a cool serving of lavender lemonade or honey ice cream at Lavender Fields Herb Farm after a stroll through

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Americans’ Inside Story n Only 12 percent of U.S. adults go outside nearly every day, 8 percent several times a week and 6 percent only once or twice a week. Two percent never venture outside. n When U.S. adults take time out of doors, just under a third spend more than an hour there and almost a quarter spend at least 30 minutes while the rest average five to 10 minutes or less. n Thirty-eight percent of Americans 55 years and over invest at least an hour outside each day, compared to 25 percent of those under 35. Source: National Recreation and Park Association

the garden. Greenhouse tours and fall classes on growing herbs, vegetables and lavender include how to make an herbal wreath.

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Tea Wellness classes and tastings of fair trade heirloom varieties are a big draw at Light of Day Organics, in Traverse City, Michigan. They’re taught by founder and horticulturist Angela Macke, a registered nurse. It’s the only dual-certified organic and Demeter Biodynamic commercial grower of tea plants in North America. The Boiron Medicinal Garden at the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, emphasizes the importance of plants in homeopathy. Maggie Saska,

plant production specialist with the research farm, explains, “Walking tours with educational signage in the garden let visitors know which species to look for when planting their own organic healing garden. Plants from a store may not be organically grown or of the correct species,” although a nursery may afford more options. Christophe Merville, D.Pharm., Boiron USA director of education and pharmacy development, attests that many familiar plants can offer benefits beyond beauty, such as reducing stress, promoting healing or easing congestion. He cautions, “People think plants are naturally safe, but they can be dangerous. St. John’s wort extract, for example, can relieve mild depression, but interacts with prescription medicines. It also reacts to light, so users may experience rashes from sun exposure. “Lemon balm can be made into an antioxidant tea. It can be grown in a garden, on a balcony or indoors, and combines well with chamomile or lavender. We like it for helping to relieve anxiety or to improve mental performance.” Merville suggests steeping German chamomile tea for relaxing sleep. He says breathing in the steam helps a stuffy nose. When used as a compress, it can relieve pain and itch from rashes. “Don’t drink too much or make it too concentrated,” he warns, because of its blood-thinning proper-

Nature is my medicine. ~Sara Moss-Wolfe ties. Saska and Merville recommend that enthusiasts take classes, work with an herbalist and find a good reference book. Merville prefers Rodale’s 21st Century Herbal for beginners. Vicki Nowicki, founder of Liberty Gardens, in Downers Grove, Illinois,

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hen encountering a bird or animal that appears to be abandoned, take only minimal steps to help. “People mean well but a lot of rescues we see, didn’t need help,” says Lacy Campbell, wildlife care center operations manager for the Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon. Make sure the animal is away from traffic or predators, and then call a local wildlife rehabilitator before taking further action, especially if the animal is injured.

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Baby squirrels can fall out of the nest. “Leave him at the base of the tree,” says Jennifer Keats Curtis, author of the children’s book Squirrel Rescue. “Mom will rebuild the nest before coming to get her baby. If it’s cold, put it in a box with a towel. Once squirrels have been treated as a pet, they can’t be released.”

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Tiny, not-yet-feathered nestlings should be returned home; it’s a myth that human scent poses a problem. If the nest is out of reach or can’t be located, make one with a box and soft cloth. Put it in the tree, so the parents can resume feeding. Leave the area so as not to frighten them. “After young robins, scrub jays, crows and owls leave the nest, they typically spend up to a week on the ground before they can fly,” says Campbell. “At night, the parents will escort the fully feathered fledglings to safety beneath a bush.” In parks, ducks and geese may nest away from the water. Mama will lead her babies to the pond, even across busy streets. If it’s safe, stop the car to halt traffic, act as their crossing guard, and then resume driving. A box turtle operates on innate GPS. “It lives in an area the size of a

The best outcome for injured animals is rescue, rehabilitation and return to the wild. football field,” explains Curtis. “It will go onward, no matter how many times people try to redirect it. If injured by a car or lawn mower, the shell can be mended by a rehab center.” Bunnies eat at dusk and dawn. Inbetween, the nest may look abandoned. “Wild baby rabbits are difficult to keep alive if injured,” says Curtis. “At sundown, see if mom returns; if not, they need a wildlife rehab expert.” A lone, young raccoon is either old enough to climb a tree by itself or the mother will carry it. If we feed a raccoon, it will become a beggar. Opossums are dramatic actors. When cornered, they hiss and fall over and play dead in a coma-like state for up to four hours. Check back later. If a mother possum has been killed by a car, call a rehab official to check her pouch for potential babies. “If you find a young deer fawn or moose calf, leave it. The mother comes back several times each day to nurse,” advises Amanda Nicholson, director of outreach for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, in Waynesboro. “Its coloring helps it remain undetected by predators.”

Other Unexpected Encounters “Don’t feed wild animals or leave out food or accessible comestible trash. Bobcats, wolves, bears and coyotes will avoid people unless food is involved,” cautions Jennifer Place, program associate for Born Free USA, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. “Wild animals protect their space, food and young, so stay on marked trails when hiking and never turn your back on them.” For unexpected meetings, stay calm. “Make sure there’s an escape route for the animal,” says Place. “With foxes or coyotes, throw sticks or small rocks, but don’t hit the animal. Make yourself look large and yell.” With snakes, sidestep away slowly for more than six feet before walking in the other direction. Bears require a different response. “Speak in a low voice so the bear realizes you are not prey. Never climb a tree,” says Place. “Bears know the terrain, can run faster than a horse and can climb trees, too. Sidestep away, remaining carefully upright, calm and unthreatening. If the bear moves toward you, keep talking until he moves away. Running kicks in its prey drive.” Yellowstone Park regulations require visitors to stay 25 yards away from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Selfie photos with animals can result in injury or death for humans and animals through

Wildlife Transport Tips If a wild animal is injured, wear heavy gloves in its vicinity to avoid being bitten or scratched. Completely cover the animal with a blanket so it stays relatively calm, and place it in a carrier for transport to a rehabilitation facility. A warm hot water bottle can help ward off shock. Do not give the animal water, milk or food. Time is of the essence to ward off dangers of stress. Wild animals can carry disease without appearing to be ill. Fleas, ticks and mites are likely, so keep injured wildlife away from pets and children. carelessness; safety depends on good judgement, respect and common sense. Friends of wildlife know beforehand how to contact local rehabilitators if there’s an emergency, observe before taking action, and protect pets. “Always leash dogs when going into the yard at night and keep cats indoors,” says Place. “Peaceful co-existence allows for the safety of both people and animals, domestic and wild.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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ccording to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, as many as 50 million Americans are affected by seasonal or year-round nasal allergies. Additionally, 56 million suffer from eczema, psoriasis or rosacea. Prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs may help, but aren’t a cure. Salt therapy can be a gentler, all-natural solution for easing associated symptoms. While eating too much salt is bad for the body, breathing it is a healthy activity. The Greek word for salt is halos, and halotherapy provides a welcome alternative to conventional pills, sprays and injections. In the mid-1800s, after salt mine workers in Poland were found to have a low rate of respiratory illness, the Wieliczka Salt Mine Health Spa was established on the site of a mine to treat clinic patients for asthma and allergies. That pioneering facility is still in operation. “In the beginning, I think salt therapy was seen as a time-consuming novelty. Now, holistically minded people are more supportive,” says Clay Juracsik, owner of the St. Louis Salt Room, in Maplewood, Missouri. The room’s walls are covered in salt, with blocks of backlit Himalayan pink salt at floor level. Clients wear disposable booties to walk through inches-deep, loose, mineral-rich Dead Sea salt to reclining chairs. The lights

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dim, soft music plays and salt, rich in negative ions, infuses the air for a 45-minute session. “We have a second, smaller room where the walls and floor are not salted, so a child and parent can move around or play without disturbing others. Our youngest client was 2 weeks old,” says Juracsik. With the help of specially designed machines and software, microscopic salt particles one to five microns in size are circulated through the air to be deeply inhaled. As a natural anti-inflammatory agent, salt helps reduce swelling of throat tissues and nasal passages, making breathing easier for individuals suffering from such respiratory ailments as allergies, asthma, bronchitis and sinusitis. “True halotherapy is based on using 99 percent pure sodium chloride in the halogenerator,” says Leo Tonkin, co-founder of the Salt Therapy Association, in Boca Raton, Florida. “Dead Sea, Himalayan or other salts can be used as décor.” “My husband, Gary, had three sinus surgeries before he discovered a salt room during a trip to London and had a eureka moment,” relates Ellen Patrick, owner of four Breathe Easy salt rooms in New York City and nearby Westchester County. “A client’s 4-year-old son tells Mom

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when he needs a treatment to ‘make his nose work better,’” reports Lisa Cobb, owner of Luxury on Lovers, in Dallas, Texas. “He uses a salt bed similar in style to a tanning bed and large enough for his mother to be with him for a 20-minute treatment. Pilots and flight attendants like salt rooms to counteract the recirculated air on planes. Athletes use them to increase lung capacity. A treatment works like a visit to the ocean.” A recent pilot study conducted at The Salt Room, in Orlando, Florida, and published in the International Journal of Respiratory and Pulmonary Medicine, concluded, “Halotherpy is associated with improvement in symptoms of sinus disease in cystic fibrosis and should be explored as an adjunct treatment.” Salt’s anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial properties may also reduce skin swelling and itchiness, and even acne, without drying the skin. Increased lung capacity aids blood circulation, which also helps improve skin health. Salt room operators note that frequent treatments are needed during early stages of therapy or during acute outbreaks of conditions, but can be reduced to a maintenance level over time. Juracsik remarks, “The best success I’ve seen is with respiratory ailments like bronchitis and pneumonia. We don’t need a new, fancy pill for every illness. Salt is historically proven to be a natural and effective way to improve respiratory health.” Options go beyond basic treatments. “Meditating in the salt room allows double relaxation,” comments Patrick. “Salty yoga is one of my favorite therapies because clients can exercise and breathe easier at the same time. Another option comprises a sound bath, during which crystal bowl music creates a vibration similar to piano notes to quiet and focus the mind during a salt session.” Salt treatments can be experienced regularly, seasonally or as needed. For those free of respiratory issues, a salt room visit provides a refreshing way to relax, sit, chill and breathe. Patrick views it as a form of stress management to increase well-being. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Self Defense and Karate for Teens – 4-5pm. Kempo Martial Arts leads this class for teens in Grades 6-12. Learn basic martial arts moves and focus, along with tools to maintain self-control, self-discipline and better confidence. Free. West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave, Toledo OH. More info 419-259-5290.

Tai Chi for Teens – 11am-12pm. Tai Chi is a gentle, stress-fighting practice which improves balance, flexibility and focus. Free. Toledo Lucas County Main Library, 325 N Michigan St, Toledo OH.

Essential Yoga Workshop - 7-8pm. The theme for this workshop is Relax and Restore. Experience the powerful impact as we combine certified pure, therapeutic grade essential oils and yoga. This all-level workshop will introduce participants to dōTERRA essential oils to deepen and enhance the yoga practice. Cost is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Pre-register and save at https://eyoga8-1-16. eventbrite.com. Questions to EssentialYogaWorkshop@gmail.com. See ad p. 23.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Nutrition Bingo – 8:30-9:15am. Games include prizes and free samples of fruits and veggies. Sponsored by the Monroe County Health Dept, MCOP, YMCA, Goodwill and Community Foundation of Monroe. Open to the public, Seniors and all ages welcome. Monroe County Opportunity Pgm, 1149 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe MI. Hensville Park Yoga Club – 5-6pm. We meet on select Tuesday nights and an individual class of $20 includes: 1-hr yoga session and Mud Hens game tickets for that day (get tickets at mudhens.com-use promo code YOGA (in all caps). Membership pkgs also available by calling Hannah 419-725-9258 or HTyson@mudhens.com. Hensville, corner of St. Claire and Monroe, Toledo OH.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 Essential Oil Basics - 9-10am. Essential oils offer a safe and effective alternative to many of the products on the market today. This class will get you the basic information you need to start you and your family on a journey to complete health and wellness. Free. Register at http://bit.ly/eob803. Questions to Terri Savory at DoterraOilsForLife@gmail.com or 419450-9248. See ad p. 23. Aromatherapy – 1-2pm. Learn the special ways in which essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. Course is free for people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Free. The Victory Center, 5532 W Central Ave, Suite B, Toledo OH. More info 419-531-7600. Joint Repair and Platelet Rich Plasma lecture 7-9pm. Jay Nielsen MD 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 ad p. 21.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Tai Chi for Teens – 11am-12pm. Tai Chi is a gentle, stress-fighting practice which improves balance, flexibility and focus. Free. Toledo Lucas County Main Library, 325 N Michigan St, Toledo OH.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Yoga on the Roof – 9:15-10:15am. Take in the scenic views of the Main Library’s rooftop while practicing yoga. All levels welcome. Free. Toledo Lucas County Public Library-Main, 325 N Michigan St, Toledo OH. How Do I Use Essential Oils? – 10-11:30am. Learn how to use essential oils: aromatically, topically or internally. Essential oils are revolutionizing the way families manage their health, providing natural, safe solutions that enhance well-being! Free gift to first-time attendees. Zytoscans available. Free, open to the public. Barry Bagels, conference room, 3366 W Sterns Rd, Lambertville MI. RSVP to Ann Smith 419-356-5428. See ad p. 23. Tai Chi for Teens – 11am-12pm. Tai Chi is a gentle, stress-fighting practice which improves balance, flexibility and focus. Free. Toledo Lucas County Main Library, 325 N Michigan St, Toledo OH.

adults, $17/kids under 12. Promenade Park, Jefferson Street Dock, Toledo OH. Reservations required at SandpiperBoat.com. More info 419-537-1212.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Adult Throwing – 9am-4pm. Practice your skills on the wheel in this intensive study class. Individual attention, and there will be several demos. Class is set around your individual goals. Lunch break on your own. PRE-REQUISITE: 577 Adult Pottery class. Class limit of 5. $75. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Registration required at 577Foundation.org/TakeAClass. 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. 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, AUGUST 10 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.

Kundalini Yoga Workshop – 11:30am-1pm. Nancy Sloan leads this class which is a scientific technology for happiness. Revitalize and energize the body and mind, improve confidence, relieve stress, sing, chant, have fun and drink yogi tea! $20. Tonic, 2221 River Rd, Maumee OH. Register at TonicMaumee. com/Events. More info Phoebe 419-794-4044 or Phoebe@TonicMaumee.com. Discover Downtown Toledo Walking Tour: Panoramic Toledo – 12pm-1pm. We meet at The Docks outside of Forrester’s on the River in International Park, Toledo OH. View Panoramic Toledo, The Skyline Tour of downtown from the East Side. Free.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Sunday Short Hort-Urban Gardening – 9:30am12pm. We meet at TBG’s Urban Farm Campus @ 900 Oneida Street for this class. 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. Lighthouse Cruise – 12:30pm-5:30pm. Enjoy a 5-hr trip downriver past the new bridge and out onto Lake Erie to see Harbor Lighthouse and Turtle Island Lighthouse. Bring a picnic if you wish. $42/

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Friday August 12 will be 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday August 13 will be 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Unity Spiritual Center Discover the best bargains in town during Unity’s Annual Rummage Sale event!

Interested in contributing? Bring your clean and in good condition donations August 6-10. This is a great opportunity to declutter and renew your home. Go through those cupboards and closets and find those things you didn’t even know were there! “If you would buy it, bring it.” We are not accepting electronics, large appliances or televisions. For larger items please take a photo of the item, add a contact number and suggested price; the information will be posted at the rummage sale. There will be a $5 bag sale starting at noon on August 13. Grab a bag and fill it with goodies for only $5 Unity Spiritual Center 3535 Executive Pkwy, Toledo, OH 43606 More info on UnityOfToledo.com. See ad p. 21. Eating Healthy on a Budget Grocery Store Tour – 5:30-6:30pm. The Monroe County Health Dept. is sponsoring these store tours. Free. Monroe Kroger, 850 S Monroe St, Monroe MI. To register contact Monroe County Health Dept 734-240-7800.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Rummage Sale at Unity of Toledo – 9-5pm. See Save the Date box in calendar for full details. 17th Annual Taste of Maumee and 39th Annual Maumee Summer Fair (Aug 12-13) Fri 5-11:30pm. Friday events are Taste-of-Maumee with 15 local restaurants participating, live band music from 5-11:30pm. Free. Downtown Maumee, Maumee OH.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 17th Annual Taste of Maumee and 39th Annual Maumee Summer Fair (Aug 12-13) Sat. 9am11:30pm. Saturday events are Taste-of-Maumee with 15 local restaurants participating, Kids Fun Zone, street fair, arts and crafts, parade, live band music from 5-11:30pm. Free. Downtown Maumee, Maumee OH. Rummage Sale at Unity of Toledo – 9-3pm. See Save the Date box in calendar for full details. 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.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Into the Woods 5K Series: Walleye Run – Starts 8am. Run or walk at your own pace in this noncompetitive 5K and experience your Metroparks in the early morning light. Toledo Roadrunners Club will mark the course, and Metroparks interpreters and outdoor experts will highlight unique natural

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features. $5/Ages 6-Adult, Free/Ages 5 and under. Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd, Maumee OH. Register at Reservations.MetroParksToledo. com/programs.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Nutrition Bingo – 10:30-11:15am. Games include prizes and free samples of fruits and veggies. Sponsored by the Monroe County Health Dept, MCOP, YMCA, Goodwill and Community Foundation of Monroe. Open to the public, Seniors and all ages welcome. Bedford Senior Ctr, 1653 Samaria Rd, Temperance MI. Household Hazardous Waste Collection – 3-7pm. YES-aerosols, auto fluids, batteries, cleaning products, fluorescent bulbs, paint/stain, pesticides. NOappliances, ammunition, garbage, debris, business waste, empty containers. Monroe Township Hall, 4925 E Dunbar Rd, Monroe MI. Complete list of items accepted at GreenMonroeCounty.com. Secure Document Shredding – 3-7pm. A maximum of 100 pounds per vehicle is allowed. Free. Monroe Township Hall, 4925 E Dunbar Rd, Monroe MI. More info at GreenMonroeCounty.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Aromatherapy – 1-2pm. Learn the special ways in which essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. Course is free for people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Free. The Victory Center, 5532 W Central Ave, Suite B, Toledo OH. More info 419-531-7600. Evening Pottery: Super Slabs – 5:30-7:30pm. This class provides intermediate and advanced students individual attention, demos and Q&A time. Pre-Requisite: 577 Adult Pottery class. Class size limited to 8. $18. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Registration required at 577Foundation.org/TakeAClass. Weed & Wine – 6-8pm. We meet at TBG’s Urban Farm Campus @ 900 Oneida Street for this class. Join us for a relaxing evening of light garden work, followed by good wine and conversation. This evening’s topic is Urban Farm. Please bring your own gloves. Tools and wine provided. Meet at picnic area on the main campus. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr, Toledo OH. More info ToledoGarden.org/Events.

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Hands-on Natural Foods Cooking Class Wed. August 17 5:30-8:30pm OR Fri. August 19 11am-2pm Hosted by Sandy Earl, Natural Foods Cooking Instructor Come experience the delicious taste of organically grown, whole natural foods in these easy to prepare recipes. Leave with recipes in hand, along with the hands-on experience of participating in the food prep. Menu: Arugula Watermelon Feta Salad Blended Broccoli Soup Greens with Garlic and Lemon Quinoa Tabouli with Kale Avocado and Fresh Tomato Salad Detox Lemonade All recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and will include healthy fats, which are the key to promoting weight loss, increasing overall energy and achieving optimum wellness. Cost $40. Class size is limited to 8 and will be held in Sandy’s kitchen in Holland OH. More info and registration with Sandy 419-351-7409

MONDAY, AUGUST 22 Autism Society of NW Ohio Family Fun Night – 4-8pm. 4 hours of wall-to-wall trampoline jumping. Sky Zone will turn off the music and dim the lights. Submit a waiver online at skyzone.com/Toledo or at the event. Skyzone socks must be worn when jumping. $11/jumpers, caregivers are free. Sky Zone, 1600 Albon Rd, Toledo OH. More info Kristy Rothe 419-490-7357 or asno3@bex.net.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Back to School with Essential Oils:A Free Webinar – 8-9pm. Essential oils offer a safe and effective way to boost immunity, enhance concentration and ease fears while calming the mood as kids return to the classroom. Free webinar. Register at http://bit. ly/b2s0824. Questions to Terri Savory at DoterraOils ForLife@gmail.com or 419-450-9248. See ad p. 23.

Under the Moon 5K Series – Starts 9:30pm. Run or walk at your own pace in this non-competitive 5K under the light of the full moon. Toledo Roadrunners Club will mark and light the course. Wear glow attire, glow sticks and make it more fun! Metroparks interpreters will highlight natural features. Roaring fires, S’Mores, Apple cider, donuts and more. $5/ Ages 6-Adult, Free/Ages 5 and under. Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd, Maumee OH. Register at Reservations.MetroParksToledo.com/programs.

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Nutrition Bingo – 11:10-11:50am. Games include prizes and free samples of fruits and veggies. Sponsored by the Monroe County Health Dept, MCOP, YMCA, Goodwill and Community Foundation of Monroe. Open to the public, Seniors and all ages welcome. Milan Senior Ctr, 45 Neckel Court, Milan MI.

How Do I Use Essential Oils? – 10-11:00am. Learn how to use essential oils: aromatically, topically or internally. Essential oils are revolutionizing the way families manage their health, providing natural, safe solutions that enhance well-being! Free gift to first-time attendees. Zytoscans available. Free, open to the public. Barry Bagels, conference room, 3366 W Sterns Rd, Lambertville MI. RSVP to Ann Smith 419-356-5428. See ad p. 23.

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Adult Throwing – 9am-4pm. Practice your skills on the wheel in this intensive study class. Individual attention, and there will be several demos. Class is set around your individual goals. Lunch break on your own. PRE-REQUISITE: 577 Adult Pottery class. Class limit of 5. $75. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Registration required at 577Foundation.org/TakeAClass.

Stroke Support Group – 4-6pm. This monthly support group is for stroke survivors and their caregivers. This month’s topic is Increasing Activity and Restorative Yoga. There will also be group discussion on receiving guidance and the different community resources that are available. ProMedica Flower Hospital Conf. Ctr, 5200 Harroun Rd, Sylvania OH. More info stroke.support@promedica. org or 419-291-7537. Essential Oils 101 – 6:30-7:30pm. dōTERRA’s rapid rise to become the world’s leading essential oil company is no surprise once you open a bottle of their Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils and inhale their crisp and clean aromas. Come experience the difference for yourself and learn how essential oils are used to support the body for health and wellness. Free. CPW Health Center, 3130 Central Park West Dr., Ste A, Toledo OH. Register with Jill Barnes 419-410-6395. See ad p. 23.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Holistic Festival (Aug 26-28) – Fri. 12pm-9pm. Vendor show with tarot readers, psychics, astrologers, reflexology, massage, aromatherapy, herbal products and more. Admission fee. Gibraltar Trade Ctr, 237 N River Rd, Mt Clemens MI. More info CustomerService@GibraltarTrade.com. Back to School With Essential Oils – 7-8pm. Learn how essential oils offer a safe and effective way to help you and your children remain healthy and at their best throughout the school year. Free gift for first-time attendees. Free, open to the public. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St, Pemberville OH. Register at http://b2s-august26.eventbrite. com. More info Penny Patterson 419-304-6368 or Moomooluv2001@yahoo.com. See ad p. 23.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Bump, Set, Splat! Mud Volleyball Tournament – 9am-7pm. If you want to play dirty with a clean conscience, this event is for you! Last year’s event had more than 60 teams. Proceeds benefit The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society and The Kidney Foundation of NW Ohio. Presented by the Toledo Sport and Social Club. $300/team (up to 10 players per team). Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St, Maumee OH. More info and registration at ToledoSportAndSocialClub.com/Events. Holistic Festival (Aug 26-28) – Sat. 10am-8pm. See Aug 26th listing for details.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 Holistic Festival (Aug 26-28) – Sun. 10am-7pm. See Aug 26th listing for details.

MONDAY, AUGUST 29 Essential Yoga Workshop:Evening Edition –78pm. The workshop theme will be Foundation. Experience the powerful impact as we combine certified pure, therapeutic grade essential oils and yoga. This all-level workshop will introduce participants to dōTERRA essential oils to deepen and enhance the yoga practice. $15/advance/$20/door. Pre-register and save https://eyoga8-29-16.eventbrite.com. Questions to EssentialYogaWorkshop@ gmail.com. See ad p. 23.

ongoingevents sunday Hot YogAlign – 9-10:15am. Postural-based yoga classes that focus on enhancing natural body alignment thru specialized techniques that release tension and increase strength, stability and flexibility. Please bring water bottle. $15/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. Spirituality Gathering Without the Religion – Starts 10 am. The Center for Conscious Living promotes human unity, service to community, meditation, prayer and interfaith alliances. Each gathering begins with stimulating spiritual discussions, followed by live music and speakers that are both locally and internationally known. The Center for Conscious Living, 7410 Noward Rd (off Rte 64), Waterville OH. More Info call 419-8735768 or visit Facebook.com/cclnwo.org. See ad p. 6. 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 419-357-1001. See ad p. 21. 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. 21.

monday Monthly Memorial Ceremony – 3rd Mon. A gathering for those that have lost a beloved pet and want to remember them and share their memory with other pet lovers. Please bring a picture of your pet. Free. Canine Karma, 6128 Merger Dr, Holland OH. RSVP: 419-290-8237. Fitness After 55 – 9am. Every Monday. The Center provides the setting for seniors to communicate and share with each other. Living alone, eating alone, being alone – these circumstances are not necessary in a community which has a Senior Citizens Program like Bedford’s. Bedford Senior Citizens Center, 1653 Samaria Rd, Temperance MI. Call for Info 734-856-3330. I Love Kickboxing! – 5:15-6:15pm. Come and join us for some kickboxing fun! Find out what it’s all about. $19.99/3 classes. I Love Kickboxing, 4185 Chappel Dr, Perrysburg OH. More dates, classes on our website. Sign up on ILoveKickboxing.com or More info 419-931-6435.

Gentle Tai Chi in Veterans Park – (July 11Aug 1) Starts 6pm. Viola Everett, certified Tai Chi Instructor, leads this class appropriate for all levels including wheelchair participants. Tai Chi integrates the body and mind, to improve health, fitness and relaxation. Free, registration form to be completed on-site. Veterans Park by the Fire Station, 1627 N Custer along the River Raisin, Monroe MI. More info e-mail recreation@monroemi.gov or TaiChiMonroe.com. 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 567225-4627 or All Shook Up Nutrition 419-725-9084. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 7-8:30pm. Food addicts offers help and hope for people with eating disorders. Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W Central Ave, Rm 206, Toledo OH. Contact Joyce Treat 419-699-1007 or jtreat@bex.net or visit FoodAddicts.org. Meditation and Recovery Meeting – Starts 8pm. This class is geared toward helping persons in recovery from addiction, but is not affiliated with AA. Sessions begin with 5 minutes of silent prayer, followed by basic meditation, then 20 minutes of silent meditation. Open discussion of participants sharing (which is voluntary) how the practice has helped them in their recovery. Free. Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo, 6537 Angola Rd, Holland OH.

tuesday Sunrise Yoga class – 7:15-8:30am. Angie leads this class which will give you a grounded start to your day with Sun Salutes and deeper holds with a focus on breath and alignment. Suitable for all levels. $65/5-class pass, $110/10-class pass, check website for full list of rate options. Move Mentality, 1220 W Wooster St, Ste C, Bowling Green OH. More info info@MoveMentalityLLC.com or 419-308-1261. River Raisin Networkers – 7:30 am. A get-together for Monroe area small business owners. Contact Bill Kipf at 734-341-0229 for more info about the group. Dena’s Family Restaurant, 15391 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe Mi. Active Older Adults Class – 9:30-10:30am. Good class for strengthening and balance. $3/ class. Friendship Park Community, 2930 131 st 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. 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 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. Kids Yoga in St. Mary’s Park – (June 7-Aug 16) 7-8pm. Diane Ausmus has taught yoga for 20+ yrs and has Level 1 Training at Budding Yogis to teach kids. For kids Ages 6-12; must be accompanied by parent. Free, registration form to be completed onsite. St. Mary’s Park Band Shell, Corner of Monroe St and Elm Ave, Monroe MI. More info e-mail recreation@monroemi.gov.

wednesday Acu Detox Wednesday – 11am-5pm (last session begins at 4pm). Acu Detox is an auricular acupuncture/acupressure treatment for any condition where relaxation and/or detoxification are needed. $16, walk-ins welcome. Asherah’s Garden, Holistic Boutique, 315 N Grove St, Bowling Green OH. Call 419-354-8408 for info. Body Better – 12:15-1pm. The Body Better program incorporates low-impact resistance

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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. 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 ad p. 3. Pilates – 6-7pm. Taught by Cindy Ciampa, this class increases strength, flexibility and endurance. Can relieve stress and alleviate pain. $65/5 sessions. Alternative Physical Therapy, 440 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo OH. More info Cindy 419-410-1205. Mental Health Support Group – (2nd Wed. each month) - 6-7pm. Free. Summerfield-Petersburg Library, Community Room, 60 E. Center St, Petersburg MI. More info 734-279-1025. Aquatic Exercise for Cancer Survivors – 6-7pm. Free to survivors of any type of cancer through a grant received by The Victory Center from The Rotary Club of Toledo. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dt, Ste A, Toledo OH. Must Register with Penny McCloskey at The Victory Center 419-531-7600. Mother’s Support Group – 6-7pm. Bring your young child along to interact with others. Free. Point Place Library, 2727 117th St, Toledo OH. Healing Yoga – 6:30-8pm. This class concentrates on therapeutic yoga and fitness and can help with pain management, illness and injury recovery. The class is small to allow for extensive “hands on” adjustment. $15 per class. Inspired Heart Holistic Ctr, 205 Farnsworth, Waterville OH. RSVP to Kim Collins 419-779-2177 or visit InspiredHeartHolisticCenter.com for more info. I Love Kickboxing! – 6:30-7:30pm. Come and join us for some kickboxing fun! Find out what it’s all about. $19.99/3 classes. I Love Kickboxing, 4185 Chappel Dr, Perrysburg OH. More dates, classes on our website. Sign up on ILoveKickboxing.com or More info 419-931-6435. Meditation class – 6:30-8pm. Anna V. moderates this guided meditation class best suited to participants who want to do serious meditation. Free. Lourdes University, Sophia Center at Canticle Center, 5335 Silica Dr., Sylvania OH. 419-367-1617. Coping with Strongholds, Bondages and Addictions – 6:30-8:30pm. This religious-based

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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 567-225-4627 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 affects your health. Free Stress Response Evaluation is offered. Space is limited. Free. Kinetic Chiropractic, 2059 N Monroe St, Monroe MI. Reservations required at 734-244-4383. More info ChiroMonroe.com.

thursday Trance Thursday – 11am-5pm (last session begins at 4pm). Enjoy a crystal healing session that uses the energetic properties of the mineral world to balance and relax the body, mind and spirit. $30, walk-ins welcome. Asherah’s Garden, Holistic Boutique, 315 N Grove St, Bowling Green OH. Call 419354-8408 for info. Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Mtg – 9:4511:30am. Established in 1984 for both stay-athome and working mom’s and their families, this group meets weekly for fun, food and friendship. Reliable and safe childcare provided. Playdates, a working moms’ group and many family activities. See website for weekly mtg topics. Not affiliated with McCord Rd Church. McCord Road Christian Church, 4765 N McCord Rd, Sylvania OH. More Info at MothersCenter.net. Boomer’s Meeting – Starts 11:30am. Networking and lunch for people born between 1946-1964 to discuss various areas of interest including wellness, finance, education, travel and entertainment, jobs/employment, and community development. Boomers Resource Network Lake Erie Region. Uncle John’s Pancake House, 3131 Secor Rd, Toledo OH. More info 419-536-9442 Active Older Adults Class – 1:30-2:30pm. Good class for strengthening and balance. $3/class. Friendship Park Community, 2930 131st Street, Pointe Place, Toledo OH. More info contact Friendship Center 419-936-3079. Yoga-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. See ad p. 3. 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. 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. 21. 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 734-2405494 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. 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. 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. Kids Yoga! 4 Class Series (July 29, Aug 5, 12, 19) – 1-1:45pm. For Ages 5-11. Yoga can benefit kids stressed out by school pressures, homework and competitive sports. This class teaches kids

techniques for self-health and relaxation, and encourages self-esteem and body awareness. $10/single class, $35/all 4. Tonic, 2221 River Rd, Maumee OH. Register at TonicMaumee. com/Events. More info Phoebe 419-794-4044 or phoebe@tonicmaumee.com. Yoga for Kids – 4-5pm. Now signing up children in age groups 4-9 and 10-16. A five-week yoga class to teach children fun ways to manage stress and anxiety. Instructor: Jennifer Dubow, LISW, Clinical Therapist, Certified Child Yoga Instructor. $20/class, $100 total for five weeks, can bill insurance. 3335 Meijer Dr, Ste 450, Toledo OH. Call for class dates and times. 419-699-3659. JenniferDubow@bex.net.

saturday Reserve Your BioMat Time – It’s as close to a tropical island experience that you can get. You’ll receive a total body tune-up, strengthening all organs and functions. Try 30 mins on the BioMat with meditation. $30. 5800 Monroe St, Ste 1B, Toledo OH. Schedule an appointment with Pennie 419-2837337. 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. Yoga with Mike Z – 9:30-10:45am. Find your inner Zen. This class is inspirational and will nudge you to extend yourself. $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! – 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 21. 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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CEREMONIES & SPIRITUAL COUNSELING UNITY OF TOLEDO SPIRITUAL CENTER Reverend Claudia Rene Tambur 3535 Executive Pkwy., Toledo, OH 419-309-0493 Claudia@RevClaudiaRene.com

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 21.

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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.

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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 13.

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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.

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