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Say Yes to Yoga

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Mindful Kids

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spotlight 8 healthbriefs 11 globalbriefs 12 actionalert 13 fitbody 17 wisewords 18 healingways

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.

13 SAY YES TO YOGA

It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality by Lynda Bassett

14 CONSCIOUS CAREGIVING Nurture Yourself While Helping Another by Deborah Shouse

17 KAMINI DESAI 20 healthykids EXPLORES A YOGIC LIFE 22 greenliving Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery 24 consciouseating by Linda Sechrist 26 naturalpet 18 SPARKING CREATIVITY IN 27 calendar ELDERS WITH DEMENTIA 30 classifieds Re-Engaging Through Art, Music and Dance 31 resourceguide by Deborah Shouse

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20 MINDFULNESS

FOR LITTLE ONES Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused by Traci Childress

22 A LOVELY LOO THAT’S ALL GREEN, TOO

Tips for Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners

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24 INDIAN VEGETARIAN COOKING

Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease by Bushra Bajwa

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grew up in a family where my grandmothers were ever present in my life. One of them took care of me and my two sisters while both of our parents held down full-time jobs. The whole clan, including a close aunt and uncle, replete with cousins, always celebrated holidays and birthdays together. As my grandmothers and I all grew older, I developed a capacity for adapting to their circumstances with a patience that isn’t always reflected by younger generations for our elders today. I am surprised when people around me become irritated by slow-moving seniors, whereas I am happy to accommodate their immediate need, frequently offering to hold a door or pick up something they dropped when it feels appropriate. How wonderful that Deborah Shouse’s feature article, “Conscious Caregiving,” is full of ideas on how we all can wisely “be there” when someone could use our help, no matter how small. It especially applies to our support of family caregivers as they shoulder responsibility for an aged parent or disabled child or other relative. This month’s second theme revolving around National Yoga Month reminds me of my own attempts to develop a yoga practice, and I wonder why I never became consistent enough to reap the long-term benefits. I particularly enjoyed classes with Joe Sparks, the owner of Hot Yoga with Joe, in Perrysburg, because of how patient he is in encouraging everyone in how to maximize the benefits for each student. His is one of many area studios committed to educating and nurturing our whole community in mindfulness, self-love and a peaceful way of living. The Wise Words conveyed in Linda Sechrist’s article, “Kamini Desai Explores a Yogic Life,” drives home for me why I need to get on the ball with expanded selfcare practices, including yoga to stay strong, healthy and flexible now and into my later years. I also hear that this month is a good time to start because many studios have special offers for new students. I can’t wait to share this issue with my family and friends. I hope you are equally inspired to share it widely with your friends and family. To optimum well-being,

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newsbriefs Tour de Troit Bike Ride Explores City’s Historic Areas

he 13th annual Tour de Troit Bike Ride is set to take place on September 20, starting at Roosevelt Park, in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. Cyclists can choose between a 30-mile leisurely ride with police escort which begins at 9 a.m. and passes through several historic neighborhoods, including Southwest Detroit and Indian Village, or the Metric Century ride, a 62-mile course for advanced cyclists, which starts between 7 and 8:30 a.m. The mission of Tour de Troit is to promote and encourage bicycling and bicycle safety through education, public events, collaboration with community and government organizations and support for non-motorized infrastructure. Funds raised by the organization have helped develop the Southwest Detroit Greenlink, Connor Creek Greenway and the Villages of Detroit Greenway. “It’s really fantastic to see the overwhelming community support for the Tour de Troit ride grow year after year,” says Kelli Kavanaugh, co-director of Tour de Troit. “Since 2005, we’ve been able to raise more than $180,000 to support nonmotorized transit initiatives in Detroit.” Last year, more than 6,000 riders participated in the bike ride. Cost s $50/advance; $70/on-site registration. Location: 2200 Michigan Ave., Detroit. To register or for more information, visit Tour-de-Troit.org.

New Beginnings Healing Center Adds Three Practitioners

ew Beginnings Healing Center (NBHC) is expanding their services with three new practitioners. Andrea Mondine (RedRoad Reiki.com or 419-932-5096) is a master level Usui Reiki practitioner, a Native American spiritualist, medical intuitive and nursing assistant. Mondine offers Reiki services for people and animals, relaxation bodywork, clay detox treatments and crystal, cellular salts and color therapies. She also provides nutritional deficiency support and healthy lifestyle coaching. Debra Anteau (ReikiWithDebrah.com or 419-270-4206) works with cancer patients and survivors at the Victory Center and is a level III Reiki practitioner. She is currently hosting a class on letting go of fear and a women's retreat day. Caroline Dawson (513-314-4489) has been practicing yoga and meditation for 18 years. She obtained her teacher certification in hatha yoga in 2006 and completed her advanced teacher training in 2008 in India’s oldest yoga institute, Kaivalydhama. Dawson has taught yoga internationally and has worked with all age groups. She is a Reiki master and a certified Mindfulness Meditation instructor. She teaches yoga, restorative yoga and mindfulness at the center. Future classes include detox express and detox yoga. Location: 202 N. McCord, Toledo. For appointments, call 419-861-7786 or visit nbhctoledo.com.

Workshop on the Lower Chakras Murder Mystery Dinner with Ann in Perrysburg Licensed Massage Arbor Drama Troupe Join Therapist and dōTERRA

ather clues to solve the mystery of the murdered fictitious character Charlie Miles as the Ann Arbor Drama Troupe presents an interactive murder mystery dinner, Murder in the Caribbean, at 6 p.m., September 20, at New Grace Apostolic Temple, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The event promises lots of laughs and fun, as well as a delicious four-course, five-star dinner prepared and served by Glass House Café and Catering at Palmer Commons on the University of Michigan campus. Cost is $75. Location: 2898 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor. For ticket reservations or more information, call 734-368-8897 or visit AAMysteryDinnerTheater.com. 4

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consultant Debra Keller, owner of HMH Wellness Center, in Perrysburg, and yoga instructor Kelly McLendon for a centering and grounding yoga practice complemented with essential oils from 2 to 3:30 p.m., September 21, at Essence Mind Body Studio, in Perrysburg. Based on dōTERRA's Essential Yoga program, this workshop will focus on lower chakra work to help participants get grounded and root down into the autumn season. It includes centering and hip-opening poses such as low lunge and lizard, and will also take class members on a wonderful journey with aromatic oils. This class is perfect for all levels.

Cost is $30. Location: 580 Craig Dr., Ste. 12, Perryburg, OH. To register, call 419-873-6463.

Endangered Species Exhibit Comes to Ohio History Center Getting to the Heart of the Matter

niversal Health Solutions, a Grand Rapids-based organization dedicated to exploring and discussing integrative medicine with the medical community, will host the second annual Medicine Beyond Medication: The Heart of the Matter conference in Grand Rapids, MI at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park this fall. The groundbreaking conference, held October 24 and 25 will bring traditional, holistic and integrative medical communities together to consider collaborative models of care for heart health. The conference is geared toward medical professionals, including, M.D.s, DOs, Ph.D.s, psychiatrists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical students, dieticians, homeopaths, acupuncturists, chiropractors, naturopaths, dentists, holistic practitioners and others looking to learn more about integrative health, the heart and best practices. Approximately 200 guests are expected to attend this event. Several nationally known speakers are slated to present at the conference, including Dr. Daniel Amen, a physician, double board-certified psychiatrist and nine-time New York Times bestselling author, and Dr. William Davis, a preventative cardiologist and the author of Wheat Belly, a New York Times bestseller. Other speakers include: Brian Luke Seaward, Ph.D., Larry Dossey, M.D., Pamela Smith, M.D., and Gervaisio Lamas, M.D., chairman of medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Early bird registration for the conference is available through Aug. 31. Cost is $249. Register and learn more at uhsmi.com. Conference organizers have applied for CME credit. Determination of credit is pending.

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tatewide nonprofit organization Ohio History Connection (OHC), in conjunction with local partners such as Center of Science and Industry (COSI) and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is presenting an exhibition, Going, Going, Gone? Endangered and Extinct Species, until January 4, 2015. It features specimens of extinct species that lived in Ohio, including a reconstructed dinosaur head, as well as threatened or endangered species from around the United States, such as polar bear skin and bald eagle eggs. “Natural history is a vital part of Ohio’s history, and this exhibit showcases the fascinating stories of our landscapes, ecosystems and climate, and how humans impact them,” says David Dyer, curator for the OHC. “Our natural history collections hold over 29,000 cataloged specimens, including fossils, rocks and minerals, plants, insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, and this exhibit lets visitors see some of the most remarkable objects.” To share how human beings impact endangered groups of animals, the exhibit offers ideas about practices that can be adjusted to protect the environment and help these species repopulate and flourish. Location: 800 E. 17th Ave. For more information, including exhibit cost and hours, call 800-686-6124 or visit OhioHistory.org.

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New Treatment Available for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Toledo

oledo Holistic Healthcare is now offering a revolutionary new treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. The ancient art of acupuncture is combined with computer-controlled microstim. In a 2001 study published by Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, this combination approach to carpal tunnel treatment has been shown to provide approximately 90 percent of individuals with mild to severe Carpal Tunnel significant, enduring relief from pain. Previous treatment approaches have included bracing, pain medicine, injections and surgery, but results have mostly been met with limited success and the risk of complications. Acupuncture with microstim is a viable treatment option for those seeking an alternative to surgery based treatment. Dr. Douglas Schwan and Toledo Holistic Healthcare offer chiropractic, modern acupuncture techniques, axial computerized spinal traction and nutritional counseling as a complete holistic approach to health care. For more information, call 419-4727055, email FAQ@AcupunctureToledo. com or visit AcupunctureToledo.com. See ad on page 20.

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A Primer on Reiki Treatment R

eiki is a gentle, hands-on, healing technique that is safe and simple, yet can bring profound and positive changes to one’s life. Reiki is a Japanese word which translates to universal life force energy. Also know as biofield energy, it is this energy that permeates all humans. The art of Reiki works with this same energy by opening and unblocking the energy meridians of the body. Reiki helps to bring balance and harmony within as it clears and cleanses these meridians. When this energy is out of alignment, it causes chaos in one’s life. Research has indicated that working with people on an energetic level is very effective, because disease can be rooted in emotional and mental disturbances. These disturbances are contained within a person’s energy field on a cellular level, as reported in the journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. When a person is treated on an energetic level, their ability to be healed is greatly enhanced. This energetic medicine works at four levels—mental, physical, emotional and spiritual—to deliver both harmony and balance. The popularity of Reiki in hospi-

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tals has been largely driven by requests from patients, nurses, and doctors that have experienced it themselves. According to the American Hospital Association, in 2007, more than 800 American hospitals were offering Reiki as a service. Patients have reported that Reiki has reduced stress, reduced pain and improved sleep and appetite. It also has been reported to reduce many of the unwanted side effects of radiation and drugs, including chemotherapy. Reiki can be used before or after surgery because it complements traditional medicine to achieve healing. Reiki also works to detoxify the body and build the immune system. Reiki emanates from the intention of love; although it is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. Reiki has no dogma and does not conflict with anyone’s religious belief. This energy; this light, this electrical force in nature, can assist one on a journey to wholeness and wellbeing. Debra Anteau is a level III Reiki practitioner and spiritual coach. For more information, call 419-270-4206, email DebraAnteau@gmail.com or visit ReikiWithDebrah.com. See calendar for Reiki event on Sept. 13.

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Driven Fitness Studio Offers Hybrid Fitness D

riven Fitness Studio, in Maumee, opened in February 2013 with the intention to bring Pilates to Northwest Ohio. Owner and instructor Jodi Walters wanted to bring something unique to the area. In addition to Pilates, she saw a lot of value in TRX, a suspension training technique created by a former Navy SEAL. Not only were these offerings different, she decided to combine the two in fusion classes to get the maximum benefits of both types of training. About six months after opening, Walters saw the need to expand the program in a different direction and brought in yoga and qigong with instructor Jennifer Lake. To round out the team of trainers, Jodi recently hired DaNetra Smith, a former TRX student who decided to become a certified instructor herself. Jodi and her team have a passion for taking classic fitness offerings and combining them with new elements to bring something unique to clients to keep them energized. They are launching hybrid fitness classes this fall, including willPower & grace, a combination of Pilates, cardio and yoga; TRX Yoga Flow, a class of yoga flow and deep stretching, enhanced by the use of TRX straps; and Total Barre Training, the ballet bar combined with cardio, dance Pilates and strength training, for a highenergy, stamina-building workout. The fully equipped Pilates studio includes Reformers, a stability chair, a ladder barrel, arc barrels, a spine

corrector and the Cadillac. The facility also offers both indoor and outdoor workout areas. Boot camps featuring TRX and HIIT (high-intensity interval training) are offered both inside and outside at the studio and at local Metro Parks offsite. Other offsite training is also available, such as yoga and qigong in the park at Evergreen Lake at Oak Openings Park and mat classes held at Merle Norman, in Levis Commons. “Our mission is to help people focus on their goals by finding out what’s driving them,” explains Walters. “Everyone is driven by their own personal

goals and reasons. Our staff is driven by our clients to help them reach those goals.” Driven Fitness offers a free, 30-minute consultation session for new clients to help assess their goals and fitness levels. They offer classes for everyone; modifications can be made for any class to adjust for different fitness levels. “If you’re just starting out with adding physical fitness to your life, we recommend committing to at least two sessions a week,” notes Walters. “There will be an adjustment period, but you’ll quickly see that it’s worth it.” Driven Fitness Studio strives to challenge the beginner, as well as the trained athlete, by promoting safe movement to avoid injury in a fun environment. They are also involved in the community in a variety of efforts, such as sponsoring the Sunshine 5K race and holding a TRXathon. “Our vision for the future is to continue to expand our offerings while remaining true to our roots, by focusing on personalized, small classes where the individual can really shine,” states Walters. “We believe fitness should be tailored to the individual, and will continue to provide that type of attention to help drive students to meet their goals.” Driven Fitness Studio is located at 819 Kingsbury St., Ste. 102, in Maumee, Ohio. For more information, call 419-4824847 or visit DrivenFitnessStudio.com.

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An hour session at this temperature promotes sweating and makes the body very warm, relaxed and therefore, naturally more flexible and strong. At the end of the session you will feel aligned, with your body moving and breathing with less effort, less tension, and no PAIN! So, you can have your kid-like flexibility back! We want your whole mind and body involved in this process, not parts. — Aloha & Namaste, Joe

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Yoga Boosts Hearts, Shrinks Waistlines

wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors. Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines. Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.

Licorice Root Reduces Dangerous Fat

new study published in the journal Nutrafoods has confirmed that licorice extract helps reduce visceral fat in obese adults. The study tested 60 men and 60 women that were clinically obese with body mass index (BMI) scores of over 30. For three months, they were given either a placebo pill or 300 milligrams per day of licorice root extract. Then they were tested for visceral fat using CT scans and measured for waist circumference, waist-to-hip measurements and BMI scores. The licorice extract group had significantly fewer visceral fat cells, lower BMI scores and reduced waist circumference compared with the placebo group. Previous research with the extract also showed similar weight-loss effects among human subjects.

TONGUE DIAGNOSIS REVEALS SLEEP DISORDERS

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raditional medicines have long utilized tongue analysis to diagnose various disorders. Now, a recent study from the Republic of Korea’s Institute of Oriental Medicine supports the accuracy of this ancient health practice in the area of sleep dysfunction. The researchers studied two separate groups of 153 people and 454 elderly people; in both, the color of their tongues was analyzed and compared with cases of sleep disorders within each group. Those experiencing sleep dysfunctions had a paler tongue color compared with those in the healthy group; they also had more thickly coated tongues.

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Mindfulness Meditation Can Hinder Onset of Alzheimer’s

pilot study from the Harvard Medical School indicates yet another benefit of meditation. The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction training or standard care. Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”

RAISINS LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE AND DIABETES RISK

esearchers from the University of Kentucky have determined that snacking on raisins can decrease high blood pressure and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. For 12 weeks, 46 men and women snacked on either processed snack foods or raisins. At the beginning and end of each month, the researchers tested for blood glucose, diabetic risk markers and blood pressure. Raisin snacking was found to reduce blood pressure while improving blood glucose and diabetic risk factors. The researchers concluded, “Regular consumption of raisins may reduce glycemia and cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure.”

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Vitamin D3 Cuts Antibiotic Use by Elderly

esearch from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, in Australia, has found supplemental vitamin D3 reduces the incidence of infection among seniors. More than 600 subjects, ages 60 to 84, were divided into three groups and for one year took either 1,000 international units (IU) a day of vitamin D3, 2,000 IU a day of vitamin D3, or a placebo. Those given the 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day were 28 percent less likely to require antibiotics prescriptions than those taking the placebo. Those older than 70 years were 47 percent less likely to be prescribed antibiotics than the placebo group.

Antioxidant Supplements Improve Eye Health

ye health may be improved by taking certain antioxidant supplements, according to researchers at Austriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical University of Vienna. They studied 40 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 split into two groups, giving a control group a placebo pill and the other a supplement containing vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, copper, selenium, gingko biloba, flavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-lipoic acid. The medical scientists tested the health and blood flow of the retinal artery, which feeds the eye with blood and nutrients. The results of the two-week trial showed the supplements significantly improved blood flow through the retinal arteries. The supplements also helped protect the retinal arteries from free radical damage. The scientists concluded that such supplementation can prevent a type of cellular dysfunction in the eye induced by oxidative stress that is assumed to play a role in age-related macular degeneration.

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PRE-K EDUCATION LINKED TO BETTER HEALTH 26 YEARS LATER

n addition to an increased likelihood of achieving academic success, children that participate in game-based educational training also have a significantly lower risk of developing future cardiovascular disease, according to University of North Carolina researchers in a paper published this year in Science magazine. Launched in the 1970s, the Carolina Abecedarian Project studied more than 100 children beginning when they were just over 4 years old. Fiftyseven focused on language skills while also receiving nutritional and health services. A control group received the same nutritional and health services, but not the early language education. Early education turned out to be an indicator for significantly healthier individuals when they had reached the age of 30, with a lower average systolic blood pressure than those in the control group and no symptoms of metabolic syndromeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a condition related to diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Twenty-five percent of the control group had metabolic syndrome symptoms at age 30.

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Radioactive Sea

Japan’s Nuclear Meltdown is Poisoning California Kelp Scientists analyzing kelp off the coast of San Diego have linked the presence of the radioactive isotope cesium to the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, in Japan, which melted down in 2011. As part of the ongoing Kelp Watch 2014 project, government and academic institutions have begun receiving results from samples of bull kelp and giant kelp collected along the California coast. “We’re trying to figure out how much is there and how much is getting into the ecosystem,” says Matthew Edwards, Ph.D., of San Diego State University. “Things are linked a little more closely than sometimes we’d like to think. Just because it’s on the other side of the world doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect us.” With experts predicting a 40-year-plus cleanup at Fukushima, the likelihood of increased cesium in the Pacific Ocean seems inevitable.

Green Apple Day Aims to Transform Schools The Green Apple Day of Service, to take place on September 27 nationwide, will give parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations ways to transform schools into more healthy, safe and productive learning environments via local service projects. Green Apple is a global movement dedicated to enabling schools to provide clean and healthy air, conserve energy and other resources and serve as places where young people can reap inspired dreams of a brighter future. Source: MyGreenApple.org

For more information, visit KelpWatch.Berkeley.edu.

Safer Shampoo

Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancercausing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending. Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent. In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals. Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy. Source: Ecowatch.com (Tinyurl.com/Shampoo-Lawsuit)

GMO Gung-Ho

U.S. Farmers Plant More GMO Crops Farmers in the U.S. added 12 million more acres of genetically modified (GM or GMO) crops in 2013, reports Clive James, with the International Service for the Acquisition of AgriBiotech Applications, and now lead the world in their production by volume. Even as many U.S. consumers reject foods containing GM ingredients, many farmers continue to embrace the technology. “In general, choosing GM seed is an economic decision for farmers,” says North Dakota Farmers’ Union President Mark Watne, who grows corn, soy and wheat in Minot. “If you give them a tool to battle weeds at a reasonable cost, they adopt it.” Source: USA Today

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Online Opportunity

Major University Offers Integrative Medicine Certificate The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is inaugurating an online Integrative Medicine Program in partnership with the Metabolic Medical Institute and accepting applications toward graduate certification in integrative medicine. Integrative medicine focuses on the whole person, and the curriculum includes prevention, self-care, nutrition, exercise prescription, dietary supplements and wellness-based therapies. Students also review advanced predictive diagnostics, biotechnology, and systems biology utilizing proteomics, genomics and metabolomics. Graduates will gain cutting-edge knowledge to make well-informed decisions with their patients about treating disease, promoting vitality and optimizing aging.

Cleaner Air

New EPA Rules Proposed for Climate Change The White House plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 30 percent by 2030. Each state will have its own goal within the overall national pollution reduction effort, an attempt to be politically and practically flexible in its implementation. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy explains, “Each state’s goal is tailored to its own circumstances, and states have the flexibility to reach the goal in whatever ways work best for them.” States can renovate existing coal-fired plants with newer, cleaner burning technology; switch coal plants to natural gas, which produces much less carbon; and work to persuade residents to be more efficient in their use of electricity. States can also band together in cap-and-trade networks for emission reductions, in which companies buy and sell permits allowing them to produce a certain amount of carbon emissions. Clean producers can be sellers, dirtier producers buyers. The program represents an absolute reduction in U.S. carbon emissions of nearly one-third, rather than a simple slowing in the growth rate of emissions. Contrary industry groups, many Republicans and some coal-state Democrats oppose the proposal due to its anticipated costs and increased regulations. Source: The Christian Science Monitor 12

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Apple Crunch

Celebrating Pesticide-Free Orchards The nationally acclaimed Rodale Institute will celebrate its fifth annual Organic Apple Festival on September 21 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, more than 30 years after planting the trees. Organizers note that when growers select just one genetic variety of apple to reproduce and cultivate, they create a monoculture that easily becomes more susceptible to pests and diseases than an orchard that hosts several varieties. An array of insects and blights favor this all-American fruit, which is why standard apples are the single-most pesticidecontaminated produce item at conventional groceries. Large agribusiness operations typically grow fruit bred for durability and color during shipping and shelf life. Organic apples, by contrast, are chosen for flavor and regional adaptability. Source: Facebook.com/RodaleInstitute

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Public Demands Climate Change Solutions People throughout the U.S. and worldwide, representing hundreds of grassroots and non-government organizations, will converge on New York City for the Peoples Climate March on September 21. As United Nations Secretary General Ban Kimoon calls for heads of state to mobilize at an historic U.N. Summit on Climate Change that weekend, the people will demand action via the largest-ever climate change citizens’ demonstration. Concerned groups and individuals expect to exchange ideas, articulate common challenges and address solutions. Learn more and sign up at PeoplesClimateMarch.org. Find a partial list of participating organizations at Tinyurl.com/GroupsMarching.

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Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits. “Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls. Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.” Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

Improved Relationships Flexibility

One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body. The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona. Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says. This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

Spirituality and Connectedness

“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.” In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.” Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.

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When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

Redefine Assistance

Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another by Deborah Shouse

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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.” The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities. Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving— and receiving.

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ever, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes. Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love. Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible.

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“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.” When are we helping and when are we doing too much? “Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself? The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Ask for Help

“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Phila-

delphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out. August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.” Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable. August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?” Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.” August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

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produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced. For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one. Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

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activity. He recomshe held hands and Make a list of favorite mends starting by smiled.” This puts her ways to relax and renew in an upbeat frame walking 30 minutes a day for one month. during short respites, such of mind when she If necessary, it can be as reading, listening to drifts off to sleep. She done in 10-minute also writes out her music, stepping outside, intention for the day, increments. According to sipping coffee with friends envisioning positive a study by Mayo outcomes. She might or taking a hot shower, affirm: “I am going Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in to have a grace-filled and refer to it often. Scottsdale, Arizona, day. Things will go “Sitting is the new smoking.” Research- smoothly.” ers have linked sitting for long periods Denholm centers herself by petof time with a number of health conting her cats. Some caregivers chant or cerns that include obesity, metabolic practice meditation or mindful breathsyndrome and increased risks of death ing, while others might take a walk, from cardiovascular disease and canshop, or sit quietly in a church. cer. The solution is to move more and sit less—walk while on the phone and Notice Blessings stand up while reading. Metzl suggests La Bey discovered that her journey as a stretch break every 20 minutes. Three a caregiver also dramatically enhanced of his “commandments” for fitness are her own life. “Mom taught me so having fun, setting goals and minimizmuch,” she relates. “I learned compasing sitting. sion and unconditional love on multi “Schedule exercise and respite ple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, breaks and make them as inviolate as a instead of loss.” doctor’s visit,” advises Schall. August notes, “Even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poignant and rich connection with Commune with Spirit my parents.” August suggests establishing a twofold For Denholm, treasured gifts inconsciousness-raising ritual to welcome cluded strengthening her communicaand appreciate life. Begin each day by tion with her husband and working as showing gratitude for being alive and a team. end it focused on forgiveness and grati “Allowing yourself to reach out for tude. “When you cultivate gratitude, assistance and make time for respite you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August. will deeply enrich your caregiving ex La Bey concurs, and writes down perience,” concludes Schall. at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in with her mom and appreciates the the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog little moments and signs of hope, like at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com. “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way

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Kamini Desai Explores a Yogic Life

Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery by Linda Sechrist

amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

What is a yogic lifestyle? It means being focused on inner peace. Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles. In the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga, along with the integrative method of yoga nidra

that I practice and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing. When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known. To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru? I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of them for

happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity. My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.

How have you benefited from yoga? I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga. The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga? Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause. Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me? What else is there besides postures?” Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love. Find more of her words of wisdom in articles posted at KaminiDesai.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interview.

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The facilitator then tailors a museum visit so that the most engaging works of art are viewed. A similarly beneficial at-home ARTZ experience relates to the individual’s background or interests, looking for images that tell a story about families or feature animals the loved one likes. “Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”

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Sparking Creativity in Elders with Dementia Re-Engaging Through Art, Music and Dance by Deborah Shouse

s there a way to upend the limits of Alzheimer’s disease? Expressive therapies focus on what people can do and their successes. Cultural programs offer creative opportunities for those with dementia and their care partners.

Artful Imagination Prompts Participation

“Looking at art and making observations gives people living with dementia

a chance to exercise their imagination and creativity,” says Susan Shifrin, Ph.D., director of ARTZ Philadelphia, part of the Artists for Alzheimer’s program founded by John Zeisel, Ph.D., and Sean Caulfield. “There are no right or wrong answers. People are enlivened, realizing they still have ideas to contribute.” Prior to a museum visit, an ARTZ facilitator brings photos of familiar works of art that evoke memories, emotions and conversation to a care facility.

Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.” Cohen notes, “Residents who were formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music. They are empowered to choose the songs they want to hear. They become engaged as the music triggers memories. I’ve also seen the experience make people more social.” He recommends using headphones to minimize distractions. Sit together, turn on the iPod and watch for smiles of delight.

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Brushing Watercolor Memories “Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the ability to create art can continue,” says Karen Clond, a licensed master social worker and dementia care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter, in Prairie Village, Kansas. “The organization’s Memories in the Making art program works because the amygdala, the part of the brain involved with emotions and memory that processes feelings like fear, also processes beauty, appreciation and attachment.” Sally Jenny developed the program in 1988, which now boasts more than 4,000 participant artists a week. Facilitators create a safe and encouraging atmosphere to explore painting with watercolors, which can unlock memories, stimulate thoughts and promote social interaction. The process also produces tangible pieces they’ve created and can revisit. “The artists have complete control over their work,” Clond comments. “It’s a failure-free activity.”

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indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment. Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies and sensations, as well as what is happening around us. As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with ourselves and others. Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.

Build Relationship with Breath

Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share their response to the experience. Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.” Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day. Games can support this increased awareness. Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest

and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again. After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge. Play is an excellent way to discover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.

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Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment. Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with us everywhere—into the waiting room at the dentist’s office, in the car or on a plane.

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Send Well Wishes

The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kindness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe. May I be well. May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings. When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “Emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone. When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’”

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A Lovely Loo that’s All Green, Too Tips for Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners by Avery Mack

ey elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly bathroom. Now let’s take a look at the softer side of green. Start by considering the use of honeycomb window shades and double-glazed windows to keep this most intimate room comfortable year-round and reduce utility bills. Periodically letting in fresh air helps keep the room dry and reduces growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. While the kitchen harbors the most germs in the house, the bathroom is a close second. Instead of harsh chemical cleansers, try white vinegar, a safe and economical alternative. Its acidity is effective in killing most germs. Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum. To achieve a shiny tub, she advises mixing one-quarter cup of baking soda, one tablespoon of natural dishwashing soap and enough water to make a paste. The baking soda also freshens the drain when the tub is rinsed. Toilet bowl ring

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stains can be scrubbed away with a pumice stone. “Cleaning faucet aerators and exhaust vents on a regular basis extends equipment life, maintains efficiency and prevents minor plumbing problems,” advises Keita Turner, a New York City area interior designer. Turner has also installed dual-flush toilets that necessitate less water and upkeep. Bathroom odors are another concern. A few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball placed inside the toilet paper roll freshens the air every time the roll turns—without the plastic waste byproduct from store-bought brands. Baking soda removes odors in the bath like it does in the fridge. Upgrade from a simple bowlful by designing a mini-Zen meditation spot using a flat, open wooden box and a doll housesized rake. Adding a smooth rock or two for texture heightens visual appeal. Green plants can chip in by absorbing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam. Flowering plants add an inviting touch. Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery. Even quick, water-saving showers eventually result in towels and wash-

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cloths destined for the laundry. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute suggests that towels can be used up to four times before washing if they are hung to dry between showers, reducing both water and energy usage. To avoid spreading germs, personalize towels and washcloths for each child by color or marking with an initial or colored dot. Organic cotton towels are eco-friendly, comfy and widely available, as are organic cotton bath mats. For the crafty, make a mat from recycled towels or upgrade to a foot-massaging mat made from recycled wine corks. On special occasions when a soothing bath is called for, add a whimsical touch with Mr. Green, the world’s first rubber duck made in the U.S. from environmentally friendly, recycled and recyclable material. “Recycled materials call for different sculpting and molds, so designing Mr. Green was the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” says Craig Wolfe, president of CelebriDucks, in San Rafael, California. It’s a fun way to remind kids about going green while they spend a few extra minutes getting clean.

Cleaning Recipes Freshen drains and keep oils and lotions from clogging bathroom pipes by pouring one cup of baking soda into the drain, followed by a cup of hot, white vinegar. After it foams, wait five minutes and then flush with hot water. Mix two tablespoons of salt with one teaspoon of white vinegar to form a paste effective for cleaning chrome faucets. Scrub chrome with a cut lemon to remove hard water stains. Use lemon juice and an old toothbrush to scrub grout. Periodically douse the toilet with a half-cup of lemon juice and swish with a toilet bowl brush to keep it fresh. Add a few tablespoons of lemon juice into a spray bottle filled with water to clean windows and mirrors. Primary Source: BroccoliCupcake.com

To indulge in post-shower personal pampering, consider healthenhancing coconut oil for head-to-toe moisturizing. As a hair treatment, coconut oil blocks protein loss and reduces frizz. Make a home exfoliating sugar scrub by combining onehalf cup of virgin coconut oil, one cup of organic sugar and 20 drops of lime or another essential oil to gently scrub away dry winter skin. Dry skin and ragged cuticles also benefit from whipped coconut oil. Its antifungal properties help keep toenails healthy and sandal-ready. Goatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s milk soap can reduce symptoms of dry skin, eczema and psoriasis. Its alpha-hydroxy acids remove dead skin cells. Add honey as a natural antibacterial boost. Mixing in colloidal oatmeal produces a gentle exfoliator. Let the next upgrade of the bathroom be of a more personal nature aligned with our core values of being good to our family and our home planet. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

Green Bathroom Trivia n Never clean with spongesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they merely move the germs around; use a washable cloth wipe instead. n Turkish cotton towels dry faster than the Egyptian variety. n Always put the upper toilet lid down. Testing by scientists at Leeds University found airborne germs 10 inches above and around the commode. n Low-flow toilets use as little as 1.6 gallons per flush compared to older styles that use five to seven gallons. The average person flushes five times a day. n A bath averages 35 to 50 gallons of water versus a 10-minute shower with a low-flow showerhead maxing out at about 25 gallons. Better yet, take quicker showers and turn off the water while lathering and shaving. n Conventional showerheads run at 5 gpm (gallons per minute) compared with low-flow at 2.5 gpm. Conventional faucets can flow at 3 gpm versus low-flow faucets at half that rate. For a calculation of personal water usage, visit Tinyurl.com/PersonalWaterUse. Primary Source: GraceLinks.org

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Indian Vegetarian Cooking Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease by Bushra Bajwa

Vegetarians seeking flavorful variations can turn to 9,000 Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide.

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leaves and aromatic e are now Indian dishes offer seeds from the pea seeing 20 tantalizing options in family have become percent American non-Indian customers a vegetable-rich diet. common crops. Tindura, a gourd in our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, used in curry, and daikon, often eaten raw in salads or seasoned as stuffing in branch of Patel Brothers, the largest flatbread, are relatively new here. Indian U.S. grocery store chain. “Usu “By eating a larger variety of ally, new customers come in with an vegetables, consumers benefit from an Indian recipe and we help them find increased array of vital nutrients and spethe ingredients.” cialized phytochemicals that have healing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald Indian Veggies Hubbs, a practitioner at NW NaturoVegetarianism has been a way of life in pathic Medicine, in Portland, Oregon. He India for millennia. Some Indian vegetaadvises against overcooking vegetables to bles may already seem familiar; winter maintain their nutritional qualities. melon, or white pumpkin, for example, Hubbs notes that bitter gourd is is a squash that cooks and tastes like its probably one of the most underappreciorange counterpart. Eggplants native to ated Western foods, yet studies on mice India are egg-shaped and smaller than sponsored by the Garvan Institute of the American variety; they cook in less Medical Research, in Sydney, Australia, time and have a less bitter taste. and the Chinese government show that Other popular Indian vegetables, it contains four compounds that are efsuch as okra seedpods (eaten as a curfective in reducing blood glucose levels ried entrée or side dish and also used in diabetic patients. to thicken stews and soups), fenugreek

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Also consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews. Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices. Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

Indian Spices

Although often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks. Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for

EZ Garam Masala Authentic garam masala is made with whole spices that have been roasted and ground, but this quick and easy substitute will add a warm, sweet flavor to vegetables, rice and other foods. 2 Tbsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground cardamom 1 Tbsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp ground fennel seed 1 tsp ground mustard ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cayenne red pepper 2 Tbsp ground turmeric Mix the spices in a small bowl, place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.

their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. According to University of Illinois research, fennel flower (black seed) and fenugreek improve lactation. University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion. Further, the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties. Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D. “There are clear benefits to add-

ing spices to your meal, even if you’re only adding them occasionally.” Sprinkling a little turmeric and ginger on legumes or other vegetables while boiling or sautéing them can create a palate-pleasing dish with health benefits. Numerous studies, including those from the University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota, show that these ingredients may help fight several kinds of cancer, reduce inflammation and relieve arthritis pain, among other benefits. Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare.

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Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at BushraBajwa@hotmail.com.

Heat oil in saucepan to brown onions.

Spicy Indian Family Recipes 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 finely chopped medium yellow onion 2 finely chopped vine tomatoes 18 oz okra (about 50 pieces), washed, dried, ends trimmed and then cut into ½-inch pieces Sea salt to taste Red chili powder to taste ½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric powder Fresh cilantro for garnish

Add salt, chili powder, coriander powder and turmeric. Mix. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, covered. Add the okra, mix well and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.

Organic Baby Potatoes and Chickpeas 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed 3 baby potatoes, washed and diced

Wash lentils and soak in warm water for 1 hour. Add ginger and garlic, spices and tomatoes and stir for a few minutes to make a paste. Add lentils and water, and then bring to boil. Simmer on low to medium heat for 30 minutes.

Basic Okra

Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan to lightly brown the onions.

2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups maash (urad) lentils 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp coriander powder 2 cups purified water Sea salt to taste Chili powder to taste 2 tomatoes, finely chopped Fresh cilantro and chilies for garnish

Bitter Gourd 2 Tbsp olive oil 5 bitter gourds 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced finely 2 tomatoes, chopped finely 1 tsp turmeric Sea salt to taste Wash and trim bitter gourd ends. 1 finely chopped tomato Sea salt to taste 1 tsp garam masala blend of ground spices 1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional) ¼ tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp purified water Fresh cilantro for garnish Heat oil in saucepan before adding ingredients. Add chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, salt and garam masala to saucepan and bring to a boil. Add baking soda and water, and then simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice the halves into ¼-inch pieces. Rub salt into the pieces and set aside for 20 to 30 minutes (to remove the bitterness). Rinse out the salt and dry the bitter gourd. Heat oil in saucepan and then add bitter gourd, turmeric and salt. Sauté on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add onions and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, mix well and cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes. Recipes courtesy of Bushra Bajwa.

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THE GREAT CLASSROOM PET DEBATE Kids Like Classroom Pets, Animal Lovers Raise Doubts by Sandra Murphy

classroom pet can help students learn about caring for another species, but is it the best way to

teach? “A classroom pet can be a great opportunity to teach children gentle behavior. Many kids take pride in caring for the pet,” observes Terry Manrique, now a professional parent coach in Columbus, Ohio, who earlier worked with children ages 5 and 6 at Little People’s Country, in LaGrange, Illinois. To prevent jealousy, students can rotate responsibilities for animal care in the classroom and during school breaks. Pet Care Trust, which awards grants to teachers for hosting pets, provides care instructions and information about transmittable diseases for a bearded dragon, tarantula, rat, rabbit, leopard gecko, guinea pig, gerbil, dwarf hamster, beta fish, ball python, mouse and aquatic turtle. (Find more information via Tinyurl.com/Avoid PassingDisease.) The ASPCA advises that the pet’s environment shouldn’t be stressful and care should meet its specific needs. For example, keep handling of an animal to a minimum, and then only with adult supervision. Provide food, clean water and basic veterinary care, including vaccinations and parasite control, grooming, exercise and social interaction. Diligence in finding and eliminating hazardous substances and situations is equally vital. Susan Tellem, co-founder of

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American Tortoise Rescue, in Malibu, California, elaborates on her area of expertise—turtles and tortoises. “A tank isn’t a natural environment for a reptile and doesn’t allow enough room for exercise. It’s like asking a human to live in a bathtub,” says Tellem. She points out that they also need a proper diet and natural sun, not artificial light. Tellum used to take rescued turtles for classroom visits until a particularly large specimen staged a protest to the unnatural environment by making a mess, tearing up school papers and posters. Tellem further warns that a turtle might bite (and not let go until the person relaxes) or pinch small fingers when retreating back into its shell. These days, she prefers to share an educational DVD that shows turtles at their best—in their own habitat. (Find more information at Tortoise.com.) “Constant artificial lighting goes against the natural sleep cycle of an animal,” comments Veterinarian Amber Andersen, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. “You can see it at shelters— dogs and cats are unable to achieve a restful sleep and become agitated.” Too often, the responsibility for

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caring for a classroom pet falls on the teacher during holiday breaks and summer months. “We had a popular chinchilla that was usually nocturnal, but also made appearances during the day,” says Manrique. “Then one of the teachers brought her dog to school, which caused stress for the chinchilla. When a new student had an allergic reaction to the furry creature, we had to find a new home for him. Our next pets were fish.” Manrique’s students have also secured fertilized eggs from a local farmer to watch them hatch before the chicks returned home to the farm. “When we had caterpillars that turned into butterflies, a fun field trip to the park became the official winged release party,” she says. There is always the chance a pet might die during the school year. Parents are advised when a classroom pet dies and students have a classroom discussion to help them work through their grief. Lisa Cohn, co-author of Bash and Lucy Fetch Confidence, in Portland, Oregon, wrote the book with her son, Michael, after the sudden death of their dog, Lucy, as a way to help them deal with their sadness. The Humane Society of the United States is not in favor of classroom pets. To avoid being vulnerable to predators in the wild, animals often hide symptoms of illness or injury. In captivity, that behavior can delay veterinary help. Recommended alternatives to bringing animals into the classroom include field trips to nature centers, wildlife refuges and animal shelters. The society’s Kind News magazine for students from kindergarten through sixth grade shares stories of rescued animals, pet care tips and how-tos for nurturing backyard wildlife (Humane Society.org). Before deciding on a classroom pet, consider life from the pet’s point of view—how loud is the class, how old are the kids, how much maintenance will be needed and how much space is needed for a proper habitat. There might be a better way to learn—and teach. Contact Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Community Health and Wellness Guide Meeting – 11:30am-1pm. This is a group of holistic, energetic and alternative professionals who have started a monthly gathering of like-minded individuals in the NW Ohio area. The goal is to invite every single Health & Wellness/Holistic Practitioner to be a part of this group. $15 (lunch included). Grape Leaf Diner, 909 S McCord Rd Holland OH. RSVP to Cathy 419-509-3320. CommunityHealthAndWellnessGuide.com.

Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life – 10am-12pm. Andrea Mondine guides this class on overcoming negative ingrained attitudes while implementing principles that will improve your life. $40. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or 419-931-5096. More Info on Andrea at RedRoadReiki.com or visit NBHCToledo.com.

DYS Type 1 Diabetes Support Group – 6-7pm. A support group for families living with Type 1, both newly diagnosed and experienced; all family members welcome to attend. Free. St Luke’s Diabetes Care Ctr, 5871 Monclova Rd, Maumee OH. Contact Mary at 419-887-8741 or Mary@dys4kids.org.

Consult with Sandy Brown, Psychic Medium – 10am-2pm. Schedule an appointment with Ohio native Sandy, who has over 25 years of experience. Appointments will fill up quickly. $20/15 min, $40/30 min. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-8617786 or NBHCToledo.com or contact Sandy at SandyBrownPsychic.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Fall Vegetable Organic Gardening – 6-8pm. Floating row cover or homemade cold frame can extend your harvest into fall. Learn how to build your soil and to feed it for next spring’s garden. Leader Sister Rita Wienken. Limit 30. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register 577Foundation.org/Take A Class.

Seed Saving and More – 2-4pm. Leader Vicki Gallagher. Tips on how to increase the flowers, fuits and veggies from your garden for future use and save money. Save seeds from plants. Take soft and hard wood cuttings from trees and shrubs. Seed saving manual included. Limit 30. $20. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class.

Back to School with dōTerra – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how essential oils can help your child succeed in school by fighting germs, decreasing school-related stress, increasing concentration, treating acne and more! Free. Way Library, 101 E Indiana Ave, Perrysburg OH. RSVP to Terri Savory 419-450-9248. Tap Away Stress and Anxiety – 6:30-7:30pm. Cindy Baker, M.Ed., Licensed School Psychologist offers advice to parents, students, and school staffers on how to cope with school-related stress and anxiety with EFT, an effective and holistic selfsoothing tool. Info Mtgs may be scheduled at your school for groups of 10+. Free. 6635 W. Central Ave (east of McCord), Toledo OH. RSVP to Cindy 419-376-0844 or cindybaker001@gmail.com. Visit TappToledo.com for more info. Fatigue And Known Causes – 7-9pm. Lecture on nutritional and complementary medicine with slides, interrupted by questions, heckling and controversy. Free. With Restorative Concepts Jay Nielsen MD. Nova Faith Church, 5105 Glendale Ave, Ste G, in Kroger Plaza just off Reynolds Rd.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Herb Walk – 6-7:30pm. Leader Sarah Williams. Stroll the grounds in search of wild herbs. Learn the folklore and medicinal virtues of common “weeds”. Discuss how to harvest safely, responsibly and basic prep techniques. Bring notebook and pen. Handouts provided. Class will be outdoors, rain or shine. Limit 20. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Grapho-Therapy – 6:30-8pm. Maria Luna leads this Intro to Handwriting Analysis class that teaches you how to change your handwriting in order to make positive internal changes and overcome negative habits. $30. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or visit NBHCToledo.com for more info.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Basket Weaving-Autumn Corn – 1-3pm. For both beginner and advanced weavers. They are ears of corn with husks, decorated with fall flowers and ribbons, woven with space dyed reed. Materials provided. Bring old scissors and old towel. Leader Barb Fisher. Limit 8. $20. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation. org/Take A Class.

experience. Appointments will fill up quickly. $20/15 min, $40/30 min. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-8617786 or NBHCToledo.com or contact Sandy at SandyBrownPsychic.com. Yoga Nidra Integrative Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Nancy Sloan leads this easily practiced meditation technique to reverse the effects of stress and create a state of physical, mental and emotional wellness. Limit 8. $15. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/ Take A Class.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Holistic Festival – Sep 12: 12-9pm, Sep 13: 10am-6pm, Sep 14: 10am-6pm. 60,000 sq. ft. of 200 booths featuring products and services such as tarot readers, psychics, astrologers, reflexology, massage, aromatherapy, herbal products and much more. $2/parking. Gibraltar Trade Ctr, 237 N River Rd, Mount Clemens MI. More Info GibraltarTrade. com or Dawn at 586-465-6440.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Women’s Retreat: Mind, Body and Soul – 8am-2pm. Enjoy a morning of pampering and indulgence followed by a luncheon. Cooking demos, educational sessions, shopping breaks, chair massages, health screenings and more. Speaker: author Erika Oliver will teach you how to become your own Chief Happiness Officer. $20. ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital, 5901 Monclova Rd, Maumee OH. Event Contact Info 419-897-8484. Free Energy Healing Event for the Public – 10am-2pm. Come to this event and meet NBHC’s practitioners and learn what they do. Experience energy healing, Reiki, Chakra balancing and Yoga. Free. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or visit NBHCToledo.com for more info. Holistic Festival – 10am-6pm. Refer to the Sep 12th event for details.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Holistic Festival – 10am-6pm. Refer to the Sep 12th event for details. Herbal Knowledge Shared-Jonnie’s Backyard Pharmacy – 1:30-3pm. Learn herbal basics and how to build your apothecary for winter colds and flu season. This is a make and take class. $20/class and supplies. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-260-7653 or 419861-7786 or visit NBHCToledo.com for more info.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Tap Away Stress and Anxiety – 6:30-7:30pm. Cindy Baker, M.Ed., Licensed School Psychologist offers advice to parents, students, and school staffers on how to cope with school-related stress and anxiety with EFT, an effective and holistic selfsoothing tool. Info Mtgs may be scheduled at your school for groups of 10+. Free. 6635 W. Central Ave (east of McCord), Toledo OH. RSVP to Cindy 419-376-0844 or cindybaker001@gmail.com. Visit TappToledo.com for more info.

Health and Wellness Fair – Sep. 15-20, 11am1pm. This 6-day fair will include education and information on the 8 dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Social and Spiritual. Each day will have a different focus. Free. Monroe Community Mental Health Authority, 1001 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. More info at MonroeCMHA.org or Contact Bridgitte Gates at 734-384-8780 or bgates@monroecmha.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Identity Theft – 6-7:15pm. Whitehouse Police Dept. personnel will discuss how to protect yourself and detail crimes against the elderly. Free. Whitehouse Village Hall, 6925 Providence St, Whitehouse OH. More Info 419-877-5383.

Consult with Sandy Brown, Psychic Medium – 5:30-8pm. Schedule an appointment with Ohio native Sandy, who has over 25 years of

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Health and Wellness Fair – 11am-1pm. Refer to Sept. 15th event for details. Letting Go of Fear – 6:30-8pm. Debra Anteau leads this workshop on breaking free from torment and worry. The workshop will end with an energy meditation. $30. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or 419-270-4206. More Info at ReikiWithDebrah.com or visit NBHCToledo.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Health and Wellness Fair – 11am-1pm. Refer to Sept. 15th event for details. Herbal Knowledge Shared-Jonnie’s Backyard Pharmacy – 6:30-8pm. Learn herbal basics and how to harvest and store herbs for culinary, health and tea-making. This is a make and take class. $20/class and supplies. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-260-7653 or 419861-7786 or visit NBHCToledo.com for more info. Mediumship Class – 7-9pm. Linda Dix teaches this guided meditation class and helps participants connect to someone, process the message that they receive and then trust this message and not second guess themselves. Love donation. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419861-7786 or visit NBHCToledo.com for more into.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Health and Wellness Fair – 11am-1pm. Refer to Sept. 15th event for details. Autumn Wool “Painted” Landscape – 12:303:30pm. Use needles to felt natural fibers, soft wool and alpaca (hand dyed in autumn colors) to “paint” an autumn landscape suitable for framing. Bring favorite photo as a guide or use one supplied. Materials provided. Leader Margret Ann Miller. Limit 10. $30. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class. Ted Talk: Human – 9am 4pm. This year’s TEDxToledo is exploring the many dynamics of the human experience. People in the audience, people onstage, people talking and sharing. Local food trucks will be on hand. $49/general admin. West Toledo YMCA/Start HS Theater, 2110 Tremainsville Rd, Toledo OH. Get tickets at eventbrite.com/TEDxToledo.

Dance Dash 5K Fundraiser – 9-11:30am. This event benefits the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. It combines dancing and running/walking throughout a 5K and ends in a giant flash mob! Town Center of Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg OH. Register at DanceDash.org. More Info at facebook.com/DanceDash5K.

and learn which essential oils you can use to replace the myriad OTC medications in your home. Improve your health one drop at a time. Free. Cherry Tree Bakery, 6726 Providence, Whitehouse OH. RSVP to Lynn Lehnert, Wellness Advocate, 419-304-5522.

Health and Wellness Fair – 11am-1pm. Refer to Sept. 15th event for details.

Detox Yoga – 10am-12noon. Caroline Dawson leads this yoga class that includes advice on how yoga can help you release toxins that are trapped in the body. Space is limited to 8 participants. $30. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or 513-314-4489 or visit NBHCToledo.com for more info.

No More Stress, Just Happiness – 1-4pm. Robert Moyers leads this interactive workshop on living the stress-free life. Learn to resolve conflicts, repair relationships, strengthen your immune system and prevent illness. Money back guarantee. Limit 20. $20. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class. Life for an Empath – 1-3:30pm. Dr. Michael Schmaus will help you discover whether or not you are an empath and how to understand and control it. $35. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or 419-913-1467. Visit NBHCToledo.com for more info.

One Drop Women’s Retreat – 10am-4pm. Debra Anteau guides this retreat on mindful meditation, sound healing, chakra balancing and more. Recenter and restore your mind, body and spirit. $125 lunch included. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or visit NBHCToledo.com for more info.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

MMAP: For Medicare Beneficiaries – 12pm-4pm. MMAP serves Medicare beneficiaries (adults 65+ and adults with disability) and educates and provides counsel so that adults and individuals with disabilities can make informed health benefit decisions. Free. Bedford Library, 8575 Jackman Rd, Room C, Temperance MI. More Info contact Melodie Valvano at 800-852-7795 or mvalvano@aaa1b.com.

Get Your Immune System Ready for Winter – 6-7pm. Learn which essential oils can help fight bacteria and viruses. Free. Healing Arts Institute, 340 Three Meadows Dr, Perrysburg OH. RSVP to Cheryl 419-874-4496.

Reinvention Uncensored – Refer to Sept. 19th event for details and to register. Times provided upon registration.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Health and Wellness Fair – 11am-1pm. Refer to Sept. 15th event for details.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Reinvention Uncensored – Refer to Sept. 19th event for details and to register. Times provided upon registration.

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A Health Fair for Children – 10am-2pm. For children ages 5-18, this fair includes back-to-school immunizations, dental services, child physicals, hearing and vision screenings, nutrition education and family fun and games. Parents should bring their child’s physical form and shot records. Free. Monroe County Health Dept, 2353 S Custer Rd, Monroe MI. More Info at 734-240-7800. Run with Joe: A POSE Running Clinic Sep 27-28: 1:30-4:30pm. (Saturday follow-ups on 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 and 11/8/2014: Noon-1pm.) Become a better, faster, more efficient, injury-free runner. Appropriate for both new and experienced runners. Includes an Intro to this forefoot running technique, video analysis of each student’s running style, fun effective drills and exercises, and an Intro to the EZ Run Belt. Limit 8 students. $195/2day class plus 6 Saturday follow-ups. Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. More Info and Registration at HotYogAlignWithJoe.com.

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Reach for the Stars – 6:30-8pm. Maria Luna will teach you how to develop a handwriting style that will steer you toward a life-fulfilling career. $30. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or visit NBHCToledo.com for more info.

Reinvention Uncensored – Sep. 19-21, 6pm. Come connect with women on a week-end adventure on beautiful Lake James in Angola,IN. Reinvention Uncensored is what happens when women get together to reimagine their lives. To get inspired by new friends and new ideas. It’s your invitation to step away from the life you created and embrace the one you want. $395. Potawatomi Inn Resort and Conference Center, 6 LN 100A LK James, Angola, IN. For more information or to register, visit GirlfriendOnAMission.com or PatAltvater.com/RU. Separate registration for dinner and hayride on Sep. 19, 4-9pm. Times provided upon registration.

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Detox Express – 6:30-7:30pm. Caroline Dawson explains the benefits of detoxing your body and teaches techniques in how to cleanse your system of toxic food and additives. Cost: food donation to Toledo Food Bank. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or 513-314-4489 or visit NBHCToledo.com for more info.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 2014 Health Odyssey Speaker series – 11:30am12:30pm. Speakers and a field trip visit to the new Rehabilitation Center. Lunch and dessert served. Free. Monroe Center for Healthy Aging, 15275 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe MI. RSVP required at 734-241-0404.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Rollerball Remedies with dōTERRA Essential Oils – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn which oils to use to create a roller bottle for yourself or your baby. Make and Take a roller bottle home with you. $5. Lullaby Lane at the Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St, Ste 735, Maumee OH. RSVP to Megan Gleason 419-460-0214.

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“Journey Through the Lower Chakras” Workshop with Debra Keller and Kelly McLendon. This class is suitable for all levels and will focus on lower chakra work, complimented with dōTERRA essential oils. Find your balance and relax into the Autumn season. $30. Essence Mind Body Studio, 580 Craig Dr, Ste 12, Perrysburg OH. RSVP 419-873-6463. More info at EssenceMBS.com/Class Schedules.

ongoingevents sunday Hot YogAlign with Joe – All Levels: 9-10:15am. Level 2: 10:30-11:30am. Postural-based classes, tailored to participants level, focusing on deep ribcage core breathing while maintaining natural alignment of the body’s 4 spinal curves. Temp not as hot in summer. Please bring water bottle. Cool Lavender face cloths and watermelon offered for cool down. $15/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogAlignWithJoe.com.

monday Monthly Memorial Ceremony – 3rd Mon. A gathering for those that have lost a beloved pet and want to remember them and share their memory with other pet lovers. Please bring a picture of your pet. Free. Canine Karma, 6128 Merger Dr, Holland OH. RSVP: 419-290-8237. Fitness After 55 – 9am. Every Monday. The Center provides the setting for seniors to communicate and share with each other. Living alone, eating alone, being alone – these circumstances are not necessary in a community which has a Senior Citizens Program like Bedford’s. Bedford Senior Citizens Center, 1653 Samaria Rd, Temperance MI. Call for Info 734-856-3330. Hot YogAlign with Joe – Level 2: 9:30-10:45am and 6-7:15pm. Postural-based classes, tailored to participants level, focusing on deep ribcage core breathing while maintaining natural alignment of the body’s 4 spinal curves. Temp not as hot in summer. Please bring water bottle. Cool Lavender face cloths and watermelon offered for cool down. $15/dropin. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419345-0885. Register at HotYogAlignWithJoe.com. Chair Yoga – 11am-12pm. Gentle yoga poses done in a chair that anyone of any fitness level can do. There is a component of centering, breathing exercises, stretches and deep relaxation. $10/drop in, $50/6 classes. Optimum CHI Studio, 4024 N HollandSylvania Ste 7, Toledo OH. More info 419-450-4940. Yoga - Connecting Within – 11am-12:15pm. With Sandy Earl. Awaken the true connection between body, mind and spirit by incorporating the practice of yoga into a lifestyle. Come and experience the many benefits yoga offers. All levels welcome. $15/ drop-in. Presence Yoga at Westgate Village Office Bldg, 3450 W Central Ave, Ste 320F, Toledo OH. 419-351-7409. SandyEarl_Rower@hotmail.com. PiYo with Brie Hobbs – 5:30-6:30pm. A fusion of flowing yoga poses and Pilates calisthenics. Burn calories, sculpt and tone muscles in a fun challenging environment. The practice and music change monthly. $10/class, $50/6 classes paid in advance. Optimum CHI Studio, 4024 N Holland-Sylvania Ste 7, Toledo OH. Info and Registration 419-450-4940 or brieahobbs@gmail.com. Happy Hatha Yoga Class – 6-7pm. Facilitator Caroline Anne Dawson leads this class in yogic

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breathing, stretching, strengthening & balancing, postures and guided relaxation. Space is limited. $50/5 classes, $15/drop-in. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-8617786 or visit NBHCToledo.com.

Open Knitting – 6-8:45pm. This group meets every Monday evening to knit/crochet. Come when you want, leave when you want. All are welcome. Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman, Temperance MI. 734-847-6747. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 7-8:30pm. Food addicts offers help and hope for people with eating disorders. Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W Central Ave, Rm 206, Toledo OH. Contact Joyce Treat 419-699-1007 or jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org. Hot Kettlebells – 7:30-8:30pm. A 60-minute total body workout that will tone muscles and burn fat. Please bring water bottle. $13/drop-in. Free mat/ towel rental 1st class. Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogAlignWithJoe.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 tohe reserve spot. 419-290-8237. “Mommy, canahave my socks.” Cardio Drumming – 6:30-7:30pm. This class fills up quickly so come early so that you can get a drumball all to yourself. $2. Lighthouse Landing, 4441 N Summit St, Point Place, Toledo OH.

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Hot YogAlign with Joe – Level 1: 9:30-10:15am. All Levels: 6-7:15pm. Level 2: 7:30-8:45pm. Postural-based classes, with each class tailored to participants’ level, focusing on deep ribcage core breathing while maintaining natural alignment of the body’s 4 spinal curves. Temp not as hot in summer. Please bring water bottle. Cool Lavender face cloths and watermelon offered for cool down. $15/dropin. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419345-0885. Register at HotYogAlignWithJoe.com.

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tuesday Hot YogAlign with Joe – All Levels: 9:30-10:15am. Level 1: 6-7:15pm Postural-based classes, tailored to participants level, focusing on deep ribcage core breathing while maintaining natural alignment of the body’s 4 spinal curves. Temp not as hot in summer. Please bring water bottle. Cool Lavender face cloths and watermelon offered for cool down. $15/dropin. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419345-0885. Register at HotYogAlignWithJoe.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.

Fitness, ETC. – 10-11am. A blend of yoga, cardio, light hand weights, core work and relaxation designed to increase strength and endurance on a beginner’s level. $10/drop-in, $50/6 classes. Optimum CHI Studio, 4024 N Holland-Sylvania Ste 7, Toledo OH. Info: 419-450-4940.

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Beginner Yoga at OCS – 11:30-12:30pm and 6:457:45pm. A gentle practice for those who are new to yoga and want deep relaxation. $10/drop-in, $50/6 classes. Optimum CHI Studio, 4024 N HollandSylvania Ste 7, Toledo OH. Info: 419-450-4940.

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Basic Vinyasa Yoga with Brie Hobbs – 10:3011:45am. Make this practice your own, gentle or challenging. Begins with warm up stretching and alignment, then sun salutations and work phase, then balance and floor exercises. Leave class invigorated and prepared to handle daily stresses. $12/class, $60/6 classes. Optimum CHI Studio, 4024 N HollandSylvania Ste 7, Toledo OH. Info and registration 419-450-4940 or brieahobbs@gmail.com.

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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 Tuesdays in Downtown Sylvania – 4-7pm. (from June-October 2014) Shop the downtown merchants, farmers and artisans on Main St. Downtown Sylvania, Main St, Sylvania OH. More

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Body Better – 12:15-1pm. The Body Better program incorporates low-impact resistance training, functional movements, stretching and relaxation to improve mental and physical strength and health. Improve balance and stability, increase postural awareness and flexibility. Get healthy and stay healthy! $45/month unlimited visits or $25/month once a week. CPW Rehab Center, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A, Toledo OH. Call Jennifer for more info 419-841-9622. jschrickel@cpwrehab.com. Beginner Yoga – 1-2pm. A gentle practice for those that are new to yoga and want deep relaxation. $10. Canine Karma, 6128 Merger Dr, Holland OH. Reserve a spot. 419-290-8237. Transition-Mind Works – 1-2:30pm. (2nd Wed every month). Individuals with early stage memory loss and their family and friends can attend for social/ educational opportunities, fun brain games and group sharing. Free. Alzheimer’s Association-NW Ohio Chapter, 2500 N Reynolds Rd, Toledo OH. Register 1-800-272-3900. More Info Contact Brenda Hendricks 419-537-1999 or bhendricks@alz.org. Aquatic Exercise for Survivors – 6-7pm. Free to survivors of any type of cancer through a grant received by The Victory Center from The Rotary Club of Toledo. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dt, Ste A, Toledo OH. More Info Contact Penny at The Victory Center 419-531-7600. Yoga for 8-12 Year-Olds – 7-7:45pm. Children ages 8-12. Connecting mind, bodies and hearts with Diane Ausmus. Through flowing sequences, balancing poses, partner poses, cooperative games, breathing exercises, creating relaxation techniques and much more. Children will gain body awareness, flexibility, strength and an open heart. Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library, 60 E Center St, Petersburg MI. 734-279-1025. Register: Calendar.Monroe.lib.mi.us. Yoga for Lower back and Core Strength – 7:308:30pm. A well-blended practice to build a strong core, healthy back and increase flexibility. Walk taller, sleep better and enjoy well-being. $10/class, $50/6 classes paid in advance. Optimum CHI Studio, 4024 N Holland-Sylvania Ste 7, Toledo OH. Info and registration 419-450-4940. Zumba! – 7:30-8:30pm. (weekly every Wed. thru 11/13/2016) Instructor Toni Quinn. Both Latin and mainstream music is used. No dance experience necessary. $5. Mercy Weight Management, 3930 Sunforest Ct, Ste 250, Toledo OH. 419-480-7547.

thursday Hot YogAlign with Joe – All Levels: 9:30-10:15am. Level 1: 6-7:15pm. Postural-based classes, with each class tailored to participants’ level, focusing on deep ribcage core breathing while maintaining natural alignment of the body’s 4 spinal curves. Temp not as hot in summer. Please bring water bottle. Cool Lavender face cloths and watermelon offered for cool down. $15/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogAlignWithJoe.com. Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Mtg – 9:4511:30am. (every Thurs thru 12/11/2014) Established in 1984 for both stay-at-home 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

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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. Taste It/Try It Cooking Sessions – Starts 2pm. (Sep 11, Oct 09, Nov 13, Dec 11 2014). Lori Joblinski teaches a healthier way of cooking. Topics include replacing fat/sugar, adding vegetables, better comfort foods, using spices/herbs and using fermented foods. Free/members, $2/week for nonmembers. Monroe Center for Healthy Aging, 15275 S Dixie Hwy. Monroe MI. Register in person. More Info call 734-241-0404. Yoga - Connecting Within – 5:30-6:45pm. With Sandy Earl. Awaken the true connection between body, mind and spirit by incorporating the practice of yoga into a lifestyle. Come and experience the many benefits yoga offers. All levels welcome. $15 drop-in rate. Presence Yoga at Westgate Village Office Building, 3450 W Central Ave, Ste 320 F, Toledo OH. 419-351-7409. SandyEarl_Rower@hotmail.com. 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. Hot Kettlebells – 7:30-8:30pm. A 60-minute total body workout that will tone muscles and burn fat. Please bring water bottle. $13/drop-in. Free mat/ towel rental 1st class. Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogAlignWithJoe.com.

friday Qigong – 7-7:30am. With Jen Lake. Driven Fitness Studio, 819 Kingsbury St, Ste 102, Maumee OH. First class free. To register or for more info. DrivenFitnessStudio.com. Hot YogAlign with Joe – All Levels: 9:30-10:15am. Postural-based classes, with each class tailored to participants’ level, focusing on deep ribcage core breathing while maintaining natural alignment of the body’s 4 spinal curves. Temp not as hot in summer. Please bring water bottle. Cool Lavender face cloths and watermelon offered for cool down. $15/dropin. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419345-0885. Register at HotYogAlignWithJoe.com. Seated Qigong – 10:15-11am. The “mother” of Tai Chi, these exercises can be done seated or standing and are safe for all fitness levels. Supported by Silver Sneakers. $5 drop-in. Optimum CHI Studio, 4024 N Holland-Sylvania Ste 7, Toledo OH. More information 419-450-4940. Mat Yoga – 11-12pm. Connect with the mind, body and spirit. For the yoga novice and those with limited level of yoga experience. $10/week or $50/6 classes. Optimum CHI Studio, 4024 N Holland-Sylvania Ste 7, Toledo OH. More information 419-450-4940. 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.

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OPPORTUNITIES LOCAL NATURAL WAX CANDLE COMPANY LOOKING FOR DISTRIBUTORS. You can get started today! For more information contact 419519-0588 or WhatsTheScents.biz. 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. Cardio Drumming – 6:30-7:30pm. This class fills up quickly so come early so that you can get a drumball all to yourself. $2. Lighthouse Landing, 4441 N Summit St, Point Place, Toledo OH.

saturday Hot YogAlign with Joe – All Levels: 9-10:15am. Postural-based classes, with each class tailored to participants’ level, focusing on deep ribcage core breathing while maintaining natural alignment of the body’s 4 spinal curves. Temp not as hot in summer. Please bring water bottle. Cool Lavender face cloths and watermelon offered for cool down. $15/dropin. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419345-0885. Register at HotYogAlignWithJoe.com. Hot Kettlebells – 10:30-11:30am. A 60-minute total body workout that will tone muscles and burn fat. Please bring water bottle. $13/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. Graystone Hall, 29101 Hufford Rd, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-3450885. Register at HotYogAlignWithJoe.com. Elements of Nature Art Class-For Kids 7-14 – 1-3:30pm. (Sep. 27, Oct. 11, Oct. 25 2014). Instructor Andrea Mondine. Class 1: Use nature items, (i.e. sticks, pebbles, dried flowers) to construct a rustic picture frame. Class 2: Use nature items to create a piece of wall art using shadowing and transferring technique with paint and oil pastels. Class 3: Create an art board that depicts the four seasons using paint, oil pastels, charcoal and craft materials. $25/class, $70/all 3 (paid in advance). New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. Register 419-861-7786 or 419-9315096. Visit Andrea’s site RedRoadReiki.com or NBHCToledo.com for more info. Uncork The Artist – 7-10pm. (weekly on Sat. thru 01/01/2015) 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. $65. Uncork the Artist, 5228 Monroe St, Toledo OH. 419-283-2484. UncorkTheArtist.com.

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