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ecently, I saw a thought-provoking documentary Fed Up (FedUpMovie.com) on the health effects of eating sugar. We all know sugar is bad for us, but how bad? According to leading research that producers Katie Couric and Laurie David cite in the film, too much of it causes obesity, diabetes and a host of other health issues. Did you know that sugar is more addictive than heroin? That’s why, when we eat some, we want more. To make matters worse, the food industry knows this and so purposely puts sugar in processed, packaged foods to instill demand. More, the government isn’t restricting food manufacturers from doing this, so the sky’s their limit… until people stop buying it. For me, it all drives home the point that it’s up to me to take responsibility for my own health. So, my honey and I decided to try the proposed no-sugar challenge for 10 days to see what happens. Our biggest inspiration was a family of three interviewed in the movie that collectively lost almost 100 pounds just by eliminating sugar from their diet! The health of our environment likewise has a large influence on our health, physically, emotionally and socially. Christine MacDonald’s feature article on Sustainable Communities celebrates how cities and neighborhoods around the country are becoming greener, sharing many hopeful examples and ideas we can use to make it all happen here. I’m also enthused about how the dynamic duo of chiropractic and acupuncture can work well both independently and together to energize health, each enhancing the other. This month we spotlight Toledo’s Dr. Douglas Schwan of Schwan Chiropractic & Acupuncture, who uses these therapies to good effect. And that’s just the beginning of the helpful information you’ll find inside this issue. So please turn the page and read on… To your good health,

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newsbriefs Imagination Station Fifth Anniversary Celebration

magination Station, Toledo’s Science Center, is thanking Lucas County and the Toledo region for five great years by offering discounts and new learning experiences, including $5 admission on October 4 and 5. Imagination Station will invite more than 150 students and the public to party with Gizmo, the science center mascot, on October 10. They’ll harness the power of cold to make liquid nitrogen ice cream and give flight to 500 paper Gizmocopters. Upcoming exhibits include Dinosaurs Unearthed, from October 25 through April 12, 2015, for an adventure back in time 65 million years with realistic, animatronic dinosaurs and fossils. With an emphasis on sustainability, Imagination Station has introduced exhibitions that focus on energy production, agriculture and health, and brings energy curriculum into classrooms with workshops that teach students how to build solar houses and wind turbines. Location: 1 Discovery Way. For more information, call 419244-2674 or visit ImaginationStationToledo.org.

Innate Health Chiropractic Grand Opening

nnate Health Chiropractic has opened at 26580 North Dixie Highway, Suite 101, in Perrysburg, Ohio, specializing in pediatrics, pregnancy and family wellness with an emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, Asperger's and ADD/ADHD. An open house and grand opening will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., October 2, with healthy appetizers and refreshments, face painting for kids, office tours and complimentary consultations. Innate Health Chiropractic is committed to using the highest quality research and clinical-grade instrumentation available for the purpose of detecting and correcting the neurological stress. They utilize state-of-the-art technology, as well as time-proven procedures to help patients and their families. Dr. Nick Goin states, “It is our goal to help our community achieve better health through principled chiropractic care. Chiropractic focuses on allowing the body to heal naturally and by itself through improving nervous system function. When nerve interference is removed with gentle chiropractic adjustments, healthy cell metabolism, organ function and mental and physical well-being are restored. According to the research, that means more energy, better movement, and a stronger immune system!” For appointments, call 419-872-2255 and visit GetInnate Health.com.

Beautycounter Takes the Lead in Consumer Skincare Protection

aura Beck is a Beautycounter consultant in the Toledo area, is available for personal presentations and groups to provide all of their personal product needs. She has always been interested in safe and wholesome personal care products and chose to work for Beautycounter because of their commitment to quality products for both the body and environment. Beck previously owned her own business developing and making high-quality products from hand soap to body lotions. Beautycounter Hydrating Body Lotion is a popular item, and the company recently launched a color cosmetic line, including a tinted moisturizer that has anti-aging properties. Far surpassing U.S. government regulation, Beautycounter has banned more than 1,500 ingredients, setting a new health and safety standard. For more information, call 419-297-5711, email LGBeck59@ gmail.com or visit LauraBeck.Beautycounter.com. 4

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atural Health Classes are now offered through the Lifelong Learning Program at Monroe Community College, taught by Certified Health Counselor Theresa Edmunds. Classes run through November and focus on real food and toxins we expose ourselves to, as well as regaining and protecting our health. Students will come away with an understanding how food has changed and what real food is. They will have the tools to create a lifestyle that will benefit both the student and their family. “These classes are great for anyone wanting to improve their health. We are seeing an unprecedented increase in autoimmune disease,“ says Edmunds. “Many people want to start feeling better and have more energy, and everyone needs to learn how to protect their health. Often, we are contributing to our health issues and don’t even realize it.” Classes such as Autism, ADHD and Food Allergies, GMO, Boosting the Immune System, Gluten-free Living, Women’s Health, Sugar and Diabetes, Healthy Living in Today’s World and All Disease Starts in the Gut cover a variety of topics. For more information and to register, call 734-384-4127 or visit MonroeCCC.edu.

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Dr. Schwan Wields a Double-Edged Sword for Healing by Martin Miron

r. Douglas Schwan, DC, Dipl Ac, is the owner of Toledo Holistic Healthcare LLC. Being dually licensed in chiropractic and acupuncture as practiced in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), he says, “Not all chiropractic physicians are acupuncturists and not all acupuncturists are chiropractors. I just happen to do both. My practice is about 50/50. I like to consider myself a holistic doctor.” He has published several textbooks on chiropractic technique and lectured extensively. Schwan’s father was a pioneering chiropractor for 30 years. “He developed some of the original electronic equipment because he had an interest in acupuncture and TCM at the time. Back then there were no computers; everything had to be hardwired, so he worked with an electrical engineer to come up with one of the first pieces of

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diagnostic acupuncture equipment.” Schwan explains that this type of technology allows him to do a full workup on a patient in about 10 minutes. Dad was something of a rebel, it seems, as Schwan relates, “My father actually went to jail back in the 1960s for practicing medicine without a license. Well, they didn’t want to

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practice under a medical license, they wanted to practice under a chiropractic license. They would arrest him and his contemporaries, and then he would post bail and start practicing again. Finally, the state formed the Ohio Chiropractic Board and they got their own licensure. It’s a scary thing if you think about it only being 60 or 70 years ago.” He notes that most patients find him because another patient tells them to come in. “I want to become an expert in the field, and that’s why I write articles,” says Schwan. “I write two to four articles a month, including in Natural Awakenings. Patients read the article and recognize me. The reason for our success is that people are happy.” Schwan believes that one of our biggest challenges is making care affordable. He says, “The insurance pendulum has swung way to the other end. Doctors and chiropractors are getting out of their respective professions right and left because the reimbursement isn’t what it used to be. I used to have 80 percent insured come into my office. Now I’d say 80 percent pay cash. We’ve done some innovative deals for our uninsured patients, especially with these TCM approaches. To me, the greatest rewards are getting people healthy.” His twin talents allow Schwan to see the big picture. “It’s all about energy. The whole thing about acupuncture is balance; keeping these energies in balance,” he states. The body needs energy in order to function and heal; it is crisscrossed with channels the Chinese refer to as meridians, that carry energy throughout the body like a highway system. TCM doctors call it qi energy, chiropractors call it innate energy and medical doctors call it vital energy; but it’s all the same thing. It’s the difference between a living body and dead body— there’s the same chemical composition, it’s the same structure, but the living body has the innate intelligence to repair itself, and it takes energy to do that.” Schwan does facial rejuvenation, a facelift type of procedure. He also helps many people overcome addictions like food, smoking and drugs. He notes, “A lot of states now are recommending acupuncture for drug addiction as part of their prison sentence. Employers increasingly won’t hire you if you test positive for nicotine because it low-

ers their health plan costs. We saw a huge influx when they opened up the gambling casino in Toledo. The casino wouldn’t hire people who smoked, so they sought us out to quit smoking.” Schwan’s goal after high school was to become a medical researcher, but there was a detour ahead. “The summer break after I graduated high school, I was in a serious motorcycle accident. I hit a guy in a car head-on and went through his windshield, that’s how bad it was. I crushed five vertebrae in my back. Thank god I had a helmet on.” Doctors couldn’t stop his pain and recommended surgeries using steel rods to immobilize his back permanently. He was just 18 years old. His dad recommended that he see a colleague. “I went there and this guy was in an old house that was dusty and I thought, ‘What can he do for me?’ When I first started going, I could barely walk. I was walking with a cane. After the first week, I didn’t need the cane anymore. After the second week, I could straighten up, which I couldn’t do before that. After the fourth week, my pain was 80 percent gone. This was after no surgery and no drugs. I believe in drugs, I just believe they’re fanatically overused. So, I thought, “‘Man, there is something to this chiropractic stuff,’ and I ended up not having the surgery.” Schwan emphasizes a conservative approach to healing. He explains. “If I could get one point across, I wish people would not use chiropractic and TCM as a last resort effort. Nine out of 10 patients I see have had surgery or have been on drugs for years, and they show up at my office as a lastditch effort. I think people should come here first and then resort to drugs and surgery afterwards if I can’t help them. The surgery itself causes scar tissue and future complications as a result. I also have patients come in with a grocery sack of medicine. Then I have to sort out which symptoms come from the medication and which are coming from the actual condition.” Dr. Douglas Schwan offers free consultations at Toledo Holistic Healthcare LLC, located at 2828 Central Ave., Ste. 1, in Ohio. For more information, call 419-472-7055 or visit Acupuncture Toledo.com.

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October 19 through 25 is National Massage Therapy Awareness Week

n a recent consumer survey sponsored by the American Massage Therapy Association, 75 percent of the participants reported the main reasons for seeking a massage in the last year were medical and for managing stress. The medical benefits reported included relief from pain, stiffness or spasms, depression, migraines, recovery from injury and muscular imbalances and to enhance their overall health and wellbeing. Massage increases circulation to the muscles and can also reduce the amounts of cortisol or stress hormone in the blood. Chronic stress can also contribute to digestive and sleep problems, heart disease, weight gain and interfere with memory and concentration. Massage can begin as early as infancy, strengthening the bonds between parent and child and calm and ease a colicky baby. It can also bring peace and comfort at the end of life. There is no such thing as “just a massage.” Specialization in specific therapy modalities or techniques includes manual lymphatic drainage, neuromuscular therapy, myofascia release, cranial sacral, oncology, pregnancy and infant massage and more. This requires a substantial time and financial commitment from therapists that is over and above their initial training. A well-trained therapist works ethically and within their scope of practice, with solid knowledge of situations where massage may be contraindicated to ensure a safe and exceptional experience for the client. Massage therapy is advancing within the health-related community with more presence in chiropractic offices and physicians that encourage their patients to seek massage. It is costeffective and it works. Cindy Vincent, LMT, MLDT, is the owner of Optimum Chi Studio, in Toledo. Contact her at 419-450-4940 or Cindy@ocsmassage.com or visit ocsmassage.com.

Acupuncture Lowers Meth Withdrawal Symptoms

esearch from China published earlier this year in the journal Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion suggests that electro-acupuncture and auricular acupuncture—also called ear acupuncture—can alleviate symptoms of withdrawal from methamphetamine addiction. For four weeks, 90 patients attempting to withdraw from methamphetamine use received either electro-acupuncture, ear acupuncture or no treatment. Compared with the no-treatment group, those given electro-acupuncture and ear acupuncture treatments showed significant reductions in anxiety, depression and withdrawal symptoms. Between the two acupuncture treatments, the electro-acupuncture group did better during withdrawals than the auricular group. 8

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Lower Breast Cancer Risk by Eating Colorful Veggies

esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits. The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy. Dietary intake information was collected through face-to-face interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alphacarotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk. The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among premenopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens. Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.

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yurveda, the ancient science of health and longevity, more than 5,000 years old, is still relevant today, and what the ancients knew then is being confirmed by modern science. Many ayurvedic herbs, such as turmeric and ashwaganda, have been the subject of much research on their efficacy; indeed, turmeric is said to be most researched of all the herbs. Ayurveda is making a resurgence in part because of Western interest by so many Americans that are tired of drugs and surgery. Along with the explosion of attention to yoga, the link between these two Asian sciences is the prana, or life force energy, that flows through the body as breath. Ayurveda encompasses nature and its inherent connections to all living things; the doshas, or body-mind types; and consciousness, which is contained in nature and all things. The five elements of air, space, fire, water and earth manifest in our bodies as the doshas. We each have three doshas in our own unique combinations, so each person is individual as far as which dosha is the most dominant and how this affects the other two in our constitution. The basic dosha one is born with is called prakruti, or basic constitution, and the present time balances and imbalances are referred to as vikruti. The three doshas are vata, pitta, and kapha, and each has its own structure, qualities and function in our body, mind and spirit. Vata is the energy of movement. Elements: air and space. Ruled by: wind. Qualities: cold, dry, rough, light and moving. Location in the body: colon. Vata controls any movement in the body, such as breath, quick talking, digestion, elimination, menstrual flow and childbirth. Best exercise for vata: yoga that is slower, grounding, strengthening; walking or lighter weights. Pitta is the energy of transformation and metabolism. Elements: fire and water. Ruled by: sun. Qualities: hot,

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sharp, oily, smooth, intense, generous. Location in the body: small intestine. Best exercise for pitta: moderate yoga, with enough strengthening and cooling poses (no hot yoga); swimming, and walking in the moonlight. Kapha is the energy of lubrication and structure. Elements: water and earth. Ruled by: moon. Qualities: cold, wet, heavy, oily, static and dull. Location in the body: chest and stomach. Best exercise for kapha: Intense, as in sports competition; intermediate or deep yoga class (hot yoga is fine); brisk walking, running, and/or interval training; anything to get the body moving. The seasonal approach and doshas in ayurveda personalize the practice for everyone. Right now, we are in the transition from pitta (summer) to vata (fall-early winter), called rhitu sandi in Sanskrit. This is the time when a seasonal detoxification or cleansing is best. Ayurveda has a different approach to cleansing that is individualized for each person. Denise Ellis is the owner of the Yoga Sanctuary, Center for Well Being, 306 Conant St., in Maumee. Contact her about a fall workshop series at 419-9313001 or YogaSanctuaryMaumee.com.

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YOGA PRACTICE PUMPS UP DETOXIFY“Mommy, he can have my socks.” ING ANTIOXIDANTS

ndian researchers recruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers practiced hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. The other 30 volunteers underwent physical training exercises. At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E, among subjects in the yoga group. These participants also showed lower levels of oxidized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase How one little all girl and glutathione reductase, indicating better detoxification. Meanwhile, the with a big heart is making exercise-only group showed no changes a world of difference in these parameters.

Magnesium Deficiency is Hidden Threat

ccording to JigsawHealth.com, “Magnesium deficiency is running rampant among Americans. One study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health shows that 68 percent of Americans are magnesium deficient. Other experts put the number closer to 80 percent.” Historically, the health profession has focused on the significance of calcium in the American diet. Recently, however, it has been determined that calcium without magnesium in a diet may lead to serious health consequences such as heart disease, hypertension, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis. We can avoid the onset of a magnesium deficiency by incorporating more of it into our diet. A well-balanced diet rich in magnesium is recommended, and coffee, alcohol sugar in excess should be avoided. As is recommended as part of any healthy diet, we should drink plenty of water. Avoiding overly processed foods will help avoid a magnesium deficiency, and a diet of snacks that includes pumpkin seeds is also an excellent source of magnesium.

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Energy Efficiency Improves Family Health

esearch from Columbia, Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. The researchers studied 248 households in New York City, Boston and Chicago that underwent energy conservation improvements by trained energy efficiency professionals, including installing insulation and heating equipment and improving ventilation. After the improvements, subjects reported reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent). Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes. Please donate new socks and underwear in men’s, A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 women’s Care. and children’s sizes for distribution households that installed energy-efficient heating systems. Children in these homes Share. Give a Pair! experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms to homeless and domestic-abuse shelters Care. Share. Give aand Pair! PleasePlease donate new socksnew and underwear in men’s, donate socks and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was How one little girl women’s and children’s sizes for distribution underwear insocks men’s, and installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents. Please donate and women’s underwear in men’s, to homeless and domestic-abuse shelters with a new big heart is making children’s sizes for distribution to women’s and children’s sizes for distribution a world of difference to homeless domestic-abuse shelters homeless andand domestic-abuse shelters “Mommy, he can have my socks.”

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BRINGING MORE THAN HOMEWORK HOME By Ryan Hogan

It’s that time of year when we’re sending our kids back to school. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.

sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects. Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis. Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:

HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.

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Decreases the adherence of harmful bacteria on their surface cells.

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Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round. FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics: •

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WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed. Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the

Even with all of these tips, your kids are bound to come down with something over the course of the school year. We all get sick at some point or another, forming healthier habits and maintaining a positive attitude is all we can do as parents. For more information, please visit www.xlear.com. natural awakenings

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Clever Collaborations

Renewables Gain Ground Worldwide Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council. Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations. In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months. China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards. In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways. Primary Source: Earth Policy Institute

Household Hazards

States Move Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products This year, at least 33 states are taking steps to address the untested and toxic chemicals in everyday products. Many toys, clothes, bedding items and baby shampoos contain chemicals toxic to the brain and body. The federal 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act has become outdated, allowing untested chemicals and known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, heavy metals and other toxins to be ingredients in commonly used products. Wise new policies would change labeling and disclosure rules for manufacturers so that concerned consumers know what chemicals products contain and/or completely phase out the use of chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula cans, food packaging and receipt paper; formaldehyde in children’s personal care products; chlorinated tris (hydroxymethylaminomethane) in toxic flame retardants and other consumer products; phthalates, lead and/or cadmium in children’s products; and mercury. View the entire report at Tinyurl.com/ State-By-State-Action-List.

Doable Renewables

Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future Stanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology. The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit. “The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes. The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydrogen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. High-temperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion. Transmission lines carrying energy between states or countries will prove one of the greatest challenges. With natural energy sources, electricity needs to be more mobile, so that when there’s no sun or wind, a city or country can import the energy it needs. The biggest problem is which companies should pay to build and maintain the lines. Source: SingularityHub.com 12

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Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ~Albert Camus

Coral Countdown

Endangered Caribbean Reef Solutions With only about one-sixth of their original coral cover remaining, most Caribbean coral reefs may disappear in the next 20 years, primarily due to the loss of two main grazers in the region, according to the latest report, Status and Trends of Caribbean Coral Reefs: 1970-2012. It’s published by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the United Nations Environment Programme. The report—involving 90 experts and an analysis of 35,000-plus surveys at 90 locations since 1970—included studies of corals, seaweeds, grazing sea urchins and fish. Climate change has long been thought to be the main culprit by making oceans more acidic and causing coral bleaching. Now, the loss of parrotfish and sea urchins is seen as the main factor; their demise has broken the delicate balance of coral ecosystems, allowing the algae upon which they feed to smother the reefs. Restoring positive populations, plus protection from overfishing and excessive coastal pollution, could help the reefs recover and make them more resilient to future climate change impacts. Download the report at Tinyurl.com/CoralReefReport

Coastal Caretaking

Zoning Tropical Waters Like Land Resources In the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, 24 scientists from Canada, the U.S., the UK, China, Australia, New Caledonia, Sweden and Kenya affirm that one-fifth of humanity lives within 60 miles of a tropical coastline, primarily in developing countries. They warn that growing populations and the increasing impact of climate change ensure that pressures on these coastal waters will only grow. Most locations are lacking in holistic, regional management approaches to balance the growing demands from fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, oil, gas and mineral extraction, energy production, residential development, tourism and conservation. Lead author Peter Sale, of the United Nations University’s Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health, states, “We zone land for development, farms, parks, industry and other human needs. We need a comparable degree of care and planning for coastal ocean waters. We subject [the sea], particularly along tropical shores, to levels of human activity as intense as those on land. The result is widespread overfishing, pollution and habitat degradation.” According to the paper, solutions must address a larger geographic scale over a longer period of time; focus on multiple issues (conservation, fisheries enhancement and land-based pollution); and originate from a local jurisdiction to gain traction with each community.

Fracking Flub

Methane Dangers May Be Three Times the Estimate Results of a meta-analysis of 20 years worth of scientific studies published in Science magazine conclude that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated the natural gas industry’s climate impact by 25 to 75 percent by not including methane leakage from fracking, gas drilling operations and pipelines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher Gabrielle Petron voices concern with the discrepancies because, “Emission estimates, or ‘inventories’, are the primary tool that policy makers and regulators use to evaluate air quality and climate impacts.” For a paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, researchers flew aircraft over a heavily fracked region in northeastern Colorado and concluded that emissions from drilling operations were nearly three times higher than an hourly emission estimate published by the EPA.

To win without risk is to triumph without glory. ~Pierre Corneille

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“The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”

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CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald

oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

Rethinking Redevelopment

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reducing pollution and other ecological footprints, rather than on fossil fuels. Along with building entire ecocities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure.

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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

Friendly Neighborhoods

Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering

oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum. The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the doit-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

Upgraded Transportation With America’s roads increasingly clogged with pollution-spewing vehicles, urban planners in most larger U.S. cities are overseeing the expansion of subway and light rail systems, revamped street car systems and even ferry and water taxi services in some places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from four New England states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined California in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or lowemission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could hit the streets by 2025. Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and online app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth. Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents. One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and community groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages.

Coastal cities, for example, are grappling with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure. Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central locations, architects substitute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike. Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobile-centric downtown area. Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.

Clean Energy The ways we make and use energy are

currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar cooperatives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using computer algorithms map the solar production potential of virtually every rooftop in the country. However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly becoming part of the new normal, they are only part of the energy revolution just getting started. In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University

HAPPINESS GOES VIRAL by Christine MacDonald

Local Food

What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

Waste Reduction

While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. 16

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For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —old-fashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains— taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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Since the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan first came up with the idea of ditching standard measures of prosperity for a more inclusive Gross National Happiness (GNH) about a decade ago (GrossNationalHappiness.com), it has spread around the world. After gaining a U.S. foothold in Seattle, dozens of American cities and institutions have adopted the central tenets—the idea that the time has come to rethink our concept of well-being. Today, the nonprofit Happiness Alliance (HappyCounts.org) supports grassroots activists that are challenging the idea that economic activity always leads to happiness and is pioneering new ways to think about and measure life satisfaction, resilience and sustainability. GNH proponents from around the country came together in Vermont last May for their fifth North American conference. Alliance Executive Director Laura Musikanski says that more than 50,000 people and 100 municipalities, college campuses and businesses have been using the GNH Index, developed to more accurately gauge a community’s happiness, and the group expects to see even more growth as its expanding website tools allow more people to connect online. “Economic success in terms of money only correlates with happiness up to a certain point,” she remarks. “After you meet your basic needs, the biggest things determining your happiness are community and feeling that you can trust the people around you and the democratic process.” While faith may be in short supply when it comes to community and politics today, Musikanski thinks there’s cause for optimism, because happiness is a core value in this country. “We believe in the Declaration of Independence and ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ These are truly American values.”

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The Sun’s Electrifying Future Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine by Linda Sechrist

Energy Engine

Humankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shining on Earth could power the world for a year. Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photovoltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solar-powered communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed by then-President Jimmy Carter. Making the most of the “alchemy of sunlight” that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin writes about in The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, has required a global village of inventors, visionaries, scientists and engineers. Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and reduced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the remotest villages in developing countries have electricity. “Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associated equipment on the ground,

the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Changing Lives Around the World, Empowering America, and Saving the Planet. As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing countries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by grants. “While we were cost-effective and decisive, the results were due to the honest, hardworking and dedicated people we found there,” he advises. Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Greenpeace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation company SELCO-India, which has supplied solar home systems to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rockville, Maryland.

Economic Engine

The U.S. currently has an operating capacity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough

to power more than 2.2 million average American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013 reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state. According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar electric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, New York and New Mexico. Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway nationally. Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity. The two experts expect solar energy to be a major catalyst of global political and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access this cheapest form of unlimited energy. “If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their electricity from the sun, why can’t Americans do the same?” he queries. In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, president of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy. “Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says. “What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and challenges. What we have going for us is the greatest resource of all—human creativity—and for the first time in history, we are going to see it employed on a global scale.” To learn more, visit SunPowerBook. com and DanielYergin.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for Neville Williams’ recorded interview.

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DYNAMIC DUO

Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health by Kathleen Barnes

hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches. Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their

arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success. “What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certi-

fied diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,” Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.

Growing Movement

Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed. While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.

Proven Practice

Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says. For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker 18

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finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker. Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable. Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is

treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices. “Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell. Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world. In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing

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number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices. Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow. Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls. Locate a certified practitioner at American BoardOfChiropracticAcupuncture. org/about-us/find-a-diplomate. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time. That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.

like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and displace space in the abdomen. However, “Breathing can fall victim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walking,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix, Arizona. He points to “shoulder breathing”, characterized by a lifting of the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting. “Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains. Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Deep breathing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to achieve deeper states of prayer, meditation and contemplation, he notes. Try these six healing techniques.

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Six-Second Breath

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anytime, anywhere. Relax the abdominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moisturize the air before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared bottom expanding completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.

Ocean Breath

The yoga breath ujjayi, or oceansounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose. Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi

creates resistance to air flow, triggering receptors deep within the lungs’ alveoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells. It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”

Target Breathing

A recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breathing, combined with relaxation, effectively diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trauma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire that pattern.” Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body needing healing, advises Lee.

Bellows Breath

Brown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing the neuro-

An Athlete’s Advantage by Lane Vail “Many disciplines, from Eastern arts to performing arts and athletics, rely on breathing as the foundation for eliciting the most from the mind and body,” says fitness writer Al Lee. Effective breathing optimizes the delivery of air into the lungs and extraction of oxygen into the bloodstream, both critical for improving athletic efforts. Deep breathing also enhances and balances the autonomic nervous system, inducing a “relaxed state of readiness,” adds Arizona fitness consultant Al Winkelman. When an athlete breathes into the belly, the shoulders remain relaxed, the spine neutral and the ribs positioned over the hips. “This is a great biomechanical position to move and take an impact,” says Winkelman, adding that a shallow breather, with lifted shoulders and arched back, not only

recovers oxygenation slower, but also increases vulnerability to injury. For rhythmic sports like running, cycling and swimming, Winkelman recommends relaxing into the synchronization of breath and movement. “Tension restricts muscles’ ability to shorten or lengthen, but relaxation allows them to naturally release stored energy. Correct breathing is one of the most important mechanisms by which athletes can unlock tension and relax.” For sports that require striking a ball or exerting a kick or punch, like tennis, soccer, martial arts and golf, the athlete inhales during the wind-up and momentarily holds the breath as the wind-up peaks. “The exhalation happens during the transition and upon impact, the breath is held again, muscles are tensed up and force is delivered,” says Winkelman. “Breathe in, hold, release, hold.”

physiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bellows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while pulling the elbows down alongside the ribs with fingers closing gently. Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy individuals.

4-2-10 Breathing

Anxiety attacks often generate feelings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhalation reinforces panic. Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongating exhalations. Inhale through the nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional thinking to rational problem solving. “Concentrating on the breath makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.

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et owners often ask if there’s an accurate, inexpensive way to test dogs for cancer before they develop clinical signs of it. A diagnosis early in the course of the disease is crucial for beginning effective treatment and better outcomes. Until recently, the answer to their question was no. As a result, most owners have remained unaware of the problem until the cancer was well advanced and had spread throughout the pet’s body. While chemotherapy can help some pets, the treatment is unable to heal most of them due to the advanced stage of most diagnosed cancers, which typically already have been active for six to 12 months or longer. Early diagnosis would allow both traditional and natural therapies to be more effective. In some cases, chemotherapy might not even be needed, because natural medicines such as astragalus, essential fatty acids, mushroom extracts, ginseng and green tea may be able to reverse the cancer at its earliest stages. Fortunately, dog owners can now secure an accurate early diagnosis using a new blood panel costing less than $200, including lab processing, that enables veterinarians to detect cancer and other inflammatory diseases before a pet becomes ill. The tests provide valuable information about the dog’s health before overt signs of disease are observed, damage occurs and treatment options become more limited

and expensive. Early detection tests for cancer in cats will be available soon. The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity, including abnormal cell division and systemic inflammatory activity, by detecting any increased levels of thymidine kinase and C-reactive protein in the pet’s body. A study by California’s Veterinary Diagnostics Institute’s VDI Laboratory applying the new blood panel tests to 360 dogs followed their incidences of cancer and other serious diseases for up to a year. The researchers found that nearly all of the cancers that occurred were detected four to six months prior to the pet showing outward signs. Because the cancers were detected early and treated before the pet became overtly ill, costs to the pet owner were greatly reduced and the effectiveness of cancer treatment improved. The new cancer screening tests, which are designed to be part of a routine wellness plan, constitute the most comprehensive single blood diagnosis available in monitoring overall canine health. It’s just as important to check the vitamin D status of canine patients. Low levels contribute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious diseases, according to a study published in the journal Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. Supplementing vitamin D levels is easy and inexpensive and may help reduce the incidence of serious disease later in life. While the new blood panel tests have been shown to be highly accurate in early cancer detection, any test can miss it if the number of cancer cells is too small. Therefore, pets with negative test results should be retested every six months, while positive results prompt further diagnostic tests and initial treatment. Pets with cancer also benefit from these tests because they allow the vet to fine-tune a treatment plan and determine when a cancer may be coming out of remission. The screening is recommended for all dogs 5 years of age and older. Only a small amount of blood is needed and results are available within a few weeks.

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TRICK & TREAT Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious by Avery Mack

Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer options will up the ongoing fun factor.

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Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.

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Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped 24

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by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing. Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks. (Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/ UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.” Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants. Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.

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For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wildlife/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah. “Older kids will love a block party. Solar twinkle lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like wooden toys, juices, raisins or glutenfree crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert at another and music or scary movies at a third.” “Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey. “Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.” Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair. Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs. “Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile. Prepare a cheesy fondue with whole-grain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.

Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to

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More EcoTreat Tips 4 Keep kids’ hair dry after applying temporary coloring to keep ingredients from running. 4 Mix cornstarch and beet juice to make “blood”. 4 Post a door notice that this family is giving out healthy snacks. Search out organic, fair trade, GMO-, gluten-, nut- and sugar-free treats in recyclable packaging (or no packaging at all). Avoid artificial preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup. 4 After gutting the pumpkin, roast the seeds for a snack and purée the pumpkin to add fiber and flavor to recipes. 4 Post-Halloween, compost the jack-o’-lanterns and gourds and add any corn stalks to foliage recycling. Find more tips at Tinyurl.com/ Eco-Halloween. Contributing sources: Green Halloween.org, SafeCosmetics.org

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ids can make individual pizzas starting with pre-baked crusts, bagels or English muffins. Choose whole wheat or gluten-free as desired. Smaller sizes allow for portion control. Add toppings and cheeses, regular or vegan, pop in the oven and serve.

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draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers. Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars.

Want fun shapes like a Halloween cat or scarecrow? Make an organic crust with a recipe from RealFood GirlUnmodified.com/fail-proof-organicpizza-dough, or try a whole-wheat version like one found at EatingWell. com/recipes/whole_wheat_pizza_ dough.html (using whole wheat and organic, unbleached all-purpose flour and a natural granulated sugar).

Rub each piece of bread lightly with cut garlic. Brush each round with olive oil. Bake for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to stove top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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Return to oven for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove, spread with sauce.

Yields 8 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 8 bagels evenly split, English muffins or prepared pizza rounds 1 garlic clove, peeled and split length wise 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 cup organic pizza or marinara sauce One protein, such as lean ground beef or soy crumbles (browned and drained); sliced vegetarian pepperoni; turkey or vegetarian bacon (fried, drained and broken into pieces); or peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces Red, yellow or green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, sliced or diced black or green olives, drained pineapple bits, garlic cloves, drained and roasted 1 to 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or vegan mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly oil two cookie sheets and set aside. Open and arrange bagels or muffins on the sheets. If using prepared pizza rounds, place on sheets whole.

Raise the oven heat to 375° F. Begin with the proteins, then layer the vegetables and special ingredients and top with a layer of cheese. Return the rounds to the hot oven and bake until the cheese melts. Cool slightly and serve.

Salsa Fresca Yields 3 cups 8 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 bunch green onions, sliced 3 jalapeño peppers (or to taste), seeded, stems removed, finely minced (wear gloves and work in a ventilated area) 1 to 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp natural salt Juice of 1 lime Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill covered. Adjust seasonings before serving. Source: Recipes courtesy of Pamela Layton McMurtry

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Live Your True Self Four Tools Guide Us on Our Life Journey

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tarting today, we can experience life as a naturally unfolding expression of our vision and realize the contribution we are here to make. Living a truly good and purposeful life becomes as natural as breathing as we shift into a new paradigm based on the four tools of connect, listen, trust and act. In most people’s current paradigm, the limited and limiting human mind will shape and drive our day-to-day actions whenever we allow it to. When we buy into it, it becomes our automatic truth, organizing our energy around fears for survival. Everything changes when we stop focusing primarily on what we need to do in order to function and survive. Instead, by realizing that our essence is energy, we gain powerful access to our ability to separate the human mind’s chatter from our higher consciousness, shifting us into a new relationship with who we are. That’s where we can now go for the answers that are unique to us and aligned with our true journey and purpose. Connect. The initiating step of seeing our real self as an eternal energetic force of higher consciousness activates our alignment with the universal vibrational force of all creation. This energy frequency becomes real and available to us. Listen. By learning to distinguish between the mind’s busyness and intuited messages of our true self, we come to more consistently align our actions with our highest being. As a result, we naturally walk a path of honoring both our highest self and others. Trust. The inner guidance we discern often defies logic, but we begin to trust that it knows best. The beauty is that because everything is in relationship with everything else, when one piece of our life changes or moves forward it shifts the entire energy and relationship with everything else, allowing for a new

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relationship and a new result. Such trust goes deep, activating our inner knowing of who we are; not from the basis of a thought or concept, but as our new reality. We are listening to and heeding our most authentic self. Act. Be aware that when we honor our higher self, transcending the human mind’s control, the ego will fight for its survival. It may argue for doing something else, not doing it fully or create circumstances that make it tough to act from an authentic place. Now we can release such mind suggestions and choose what supports our true journey. We are here to experience our own magnificence as we walk our journey on Earth. In acting, we are saying, “I am not my mind; I am a wellspring of divine truth.” We are claiming our eternal identity. Indira Dyal-Dominguez’s new book, YOU: A Spiritual Being on a Spiritual Journey, is based on 15 years of personal experience using the four tools and living from the spirit within while developing and sharing programs that guide others to connect with their true self. Access free tools at IndiraToday.com.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Avoiding Orthopedic Spine and Joint Surgery 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, OCTOBER 2 Innate Health Chiropractic Grand Opening – 3-7pm. Dr. Nick and Ashley Goin invite you to the ribbon cutting and open house for their new practice, which specializes in neuro developmental disorders such as autism, ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s, seizures, etc. This is a Pediatric, Pregnancy and Family Care practice. Innate Health Chiropractic, 26580 N Dixie Hwy, Ste 101, Perrysburg OH. Visit their website GetInnateHealth.com. Let’s Talk About…Fluoride – 6:30-8pm. What fluoride really is, the risks and potentially harmful sideeffects, sources of fluoride and why you may want to consider avoiding it. $15. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP RedRoad Reiki.com or 419-932-5096 or NBHCToledo.com. Medicine Cabinet Makeover – 7-8pm. Learn how essential oils are Nature’s original medicine. Makeover your medicine cabinet affordably, safely and effectively with essential oils. Free. Waterville Community Church, 8217 Dutch Rd., Waterville,OH. RSVP to Sue Wesolowski 419-866-1209.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 Composting 101 – 6-8pm. Learn to create the richest feed for your garden. The basics of creating compost, different styles of bins, and how to compost in winter will be covered. Space is limited to 30. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Secure Document Shredding – 8am-12pm. Limit 100 pounds per vehicle. Free for Monroe County residents. Jackman Road Elementary, 8008 Jackman Rd, Temperance MI. More info at GreenMonroeCounty.com. Household Hazardous Waste Collection – 8am12pm. Accepted are cleaning products, auto products, insecticides, flammable items, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, paint. No medications please. A complete list is at the website GreenMonroeCounty. com. Free for Monroe County residents. Bedford Township Hall, 8100 Jackman Rd, Temperance MI. Ohio Natural Hair, Health and Beauty Expo – 11am-6pm. This 4th Annual event specializes in the unique care methods, beauty practices and health concerns that are specific to minorities and features the largest African American vendor marketplace in NW Ohio. The primary sponsor is The Kitchen Salon, whose handmade natural products will be available at the show. New Life Center, 1430 W Bancroft St, Toledo OH. More Info contact Megan Davis 419-810-5996 or e-mail info@thenaturalexpo.com. Registration info TheNaturalExpo.com.

Relaxation Workshop – 1-3pm. Understand what stress really is, personal triggers of stress, how to modulate your stress levels, and how managing stress can improve many areas of your life. $40. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP RedRoadReiki.com or 419-932-5096 or NBHCToledo.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 Ask the Doc – 7 - 8am. Dr Jake Heiney, Orthopedic Surgeon, will be here to answer any questions you may have regarding back pain, joint replacements, foot and ankle injuries, shoulder injuries, osteoporosis, arthritis, carpal tunnel and even diabetes. He’s worth getting up early to hear! Free. CPW, 3130 Central Park West Dr., Ste A, Toledo. For more info contact 419-841-9622 or CPWHC.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 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 or the DYS office 419-887-8739 with questions. Your Fat is Not Your Fault – 6-8pm. This 4-week program will explore possibly the real secret behind weight gain – food intolerance. A negative reaction to certain foods like dairy or gluten can sabotage your health by triggering inflammation and causing a host of nasty symptoms like bloating, breakouts, headaches, achy joints and- worst of all- stubborn weight gain. Food samples with group preparation each week. $120 for 4-week session. Session dates are 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 and 11/11. Holland, OH. More information contact Sandy at 419-351-7409.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Healing Oils of the Bible Class – 12-1pm AND 7-8pm. Learn what the Bible has to say about essential oils, why they heal and how they were used in Biblical times for healing and anointing. All are encouraged to bring their Bibles. “ And they went out…and they anointed with oil many that were sick and healed them.” Mark 6:12-13. Free. Richards Catholic Church, 333 Brookside Dr. in Guadeloupe Hall, Swanton, OH. RSVP to Jen 419-376-9557. Sugar Blues Nutrition Talk – 6:30-7:30pm. Caroline Anne Dawson, certified Health and Wellness Coach, discusses the effects on health of sugar intake and offers tips on curbing sugar cravings. Free lecture donations accepted for Toledo’s Food Bank. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 513-314-4489 or 419-861-7786 or NBHCToledo.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 Preparing for Fall with doTerra Essential Oils – 12-1pm. Are you looking for a natural way to prevent, colds, coughs, earaches & infections, headaches, muscle aches, or sinus issues. Come and learn how! Karla Gleason and Patti Leupp, both Independent

Product Consultants for doTerra Essential Oils will show us how. Free. Lunch is provided. CPW, 3130 Central Park West Dr., Ste A, Toledo. For more info contact 419-841-9622 or CPWHC.com. Let’s Talk About…Aspartame – 6:30-8pm. Discussion of aspartame’s debilitating side-effects, the damage it does to your body and some examples of safer alternatives are proposed. $15. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 513314-4489 or 419-861-7786 or NBHCToledo.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Internet Genealogy class – 9:30-11:30am. Sponsored by RootsMagic Inc, this class teaches the basics in using subscription-free genealogy websites in family-history research. Internet resources such as Ohio Obituary Index, FamilySearch.org, USGenweb.org, EllisIsland.org and other popular websites will be explored in depth. $10/adult, $5/students thru high school. Rutherford B. Hayes Pres Ctr, Spiegel Grove, Fremont OH. Pre-Registration requested at 419-332-2081, Extension 231.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Community Health and Wellness Guide Meeting – 11:30am-1pm. This is a group of holistic, energetic and alternative medicine professionals who have started a monthly gathering of likeminded 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 or facebook. com/CommunityHealthNWOH. Hot Flash Help! With Maria Luna – 6:30-8pm. This class offers advice on natural herbs that eliminate hot flashes and menopausal symptoms without harmful hormone replacement. $25. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or NBHCToledo.com for more info.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Monclova Health, Fun and Fitness Day – 9:30am1:30pm. This 1st Annual event will have various health care and wellness providers on hand for blood pressure and blood sugar tests, weight checks, flu shots, fitness demos, and fitness class info. Lunch, music, prizes and raffles. Sponsored by Subway, Torres Family and The Lakes of Monclova Health Campus. Monclova Community Ctr, 8115 Monclova Rd, Monclova OH. More Info call 419-861-1336. Medicare and You: 2015 Changes to Medicare – Starts 1pm. Part 3 of this 4 part Medicare info series is presented by The Area Agency on Aging 1-B and Dorsch. Free. Dorsch Library, 18 E First St, Monroe MI.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Healthy Holiday Desserts!!! – 12-1pm. It’s time to prepare for all of the holiday entertaining. Many times it causes us to panic because of the unhealthy temptations. Well, no need for that!! Desserts don't have to be unhealthy. Come find out what a healthy dessert is and how good they actually taste! Ashley Daniels, BS, Certified Healthy Lifestyle Coaching/ Holistic Health Practitioner with Beyond Basics Health Coaching. Free. CPW, 3130 Central Park West Dr., Ste A, Toledo. Contact Ashley at 419-455-6803. Yoga Nidra Integrative Meditation – 6:30-8pm.

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Nancy Sloan leads this easily practiced meditation technique to reverse the effects of stress and create a state of physical, mental and emotional wellness. BRING: pillows for support. Limit 8. $15. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class. Jonnie Dee’s Backyard Pharmacy-The Basics of Herbs – 7-8:30pm. Learn the basics of harvesting, drying and storing herbs. Learn how to make oils, syrups, salts, medicine and more. Make and take projects. $20. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-260-7653 or 419861-7786 or NBHCToledo.com. You Can Change Your Life by Changing Your Karma – 7-9pm. Cynthia McNabb, B.A., M.S., examines the obvious and not-so-obvious factors that affect your karma, and how to change your life by reversing negative karmic patterns using an alchemical spiritual tool taught in the ancient mystery schools and resurrected by Saint Germain. $40. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or NBHCToledo.com for more info.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Advanced Soap Making – 6:30-8:30pm. Swirls and Layers. Cold process soaps made with various designs, discuss the use of colorants and fragrant oils. Make and take about 2 pounds home. PREREQUISITE: familiarity with making soap from lye, water and oil. BRING: eye goggles, rubber gloves and wear long-sleeved shirt. Leader Elissa Teal. $35. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Restore, Renew, Just Be Yoga Workshop – 10am12pm. Instructor Caroline Anne Dawson, ERYT 200 with 18 yrs experience, teaches this reflexive method of yoga that uses blankets and bolsters as a supportive environment in order to release stress and tension. The body’s energy is replenished and inner harmony is restored. $30. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 513314-4489 or 419-861-7786 or NBHCToledo.com. Graceful Writing-A Gratitude Journal – 1-3pm. A creative exploration class in which participants can identify daily stressors, start a habit of journaling their thoughts and learn the benefits of recording your blessings. Journals available for purchase or bring your own to class. $40. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP RedRoadReiki.com or 419-932-5096 or 419-861-7786 or NBHCToledo.com. Musical concert – Starts 7pm. Musician Adam Hawkins performs Native American flute pieces from his just-released debut CD entitled “First Flight: Let the Journey Begin”. Doors open 6:30pm. $15. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or NBHCToledo. com. Visit AdamHawkinsMusic.com for more info.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Reiki Level 1 Certificate – 9am-1pm. Reiki Master Caroline Anne Dawson teaches the history, hand positions, benefits and practice of this natural healing technique. Reiki treats a variety of emotional and physical ailments using the imposition of hands to pass soothing and healing energy. $120. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 513-314-4489 or 419-861-7786 or NBHCToledo.com. Reiki for Animals – 1-4pm. Bring your pet (on

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leash or in carrier please) and allow them to enjoy a relaxing session. Especially good for convalescing or older pets, and animals that have been through trauma or injury. $25/30 minutes. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. Call to schedule a session 419-932-5096 or visit RedRoadReiki.com or NBHCToledo.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Autoimmune Issues? – 6:30-8:30pm. Dr. Gary Smith offers instruction on how to identify the triggers and nutritional deficiencies that lead to the breakdown of the immune system’s ability to identify friend or foe. Audience questions related to developing health strategies to rebuild the function of the immune system will be answered. $20. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or NBHCToledo.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Breast Cancer Education Event – 6-8:30pm. This 5th annual fundraiser provides services at no cost to cancer patients and their families in the Toledo community thru Cancer Connection of NWO Inc. Light refreshments, presentation, 50/50 raffle, bra auction. $15/person. Wildwood Metropark, Ward Pavilion, 4830 W Central Ave, Toledo OH. Register at CancerConnectionOfNorthwestOhio.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Drawing Workshop – 1-4pm. For beginners and intermediate students, this class covers use of composition, measurement, line, value and form to create landscapes, still life and portraits. BRING: HB, 2B pencils, sketch pad, very thin knitting needle or wood dowel, eraser and sharpener. Optional: item or photo that you would like to draw. Leader: David Pett. Space is limited. $30. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class. Women’s Initiative Fall Event – Starts 5pm. The United Way of Greater Toledo hosts this event which features keynote speaker Valorie Burton, who will inspire attendees to “Get Unstuck and Be Unstoppable”. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Imagination Library, a program that puts books in the hands of kids. Book signing, networking, appetizers & cash bar. $25/WI members, $30/general admission. Radisson Hotel at the U of Toledo, 3100 Glendale Ave, Toledo OH. Registration at WomensInitiative.org and more info at UnitedWayToledo.org. Let’s Talk About…Coconut Oil – 6:30-8pm. Come and learn about the many benefits that this Ayurvedic remedy has and its many uses in food, as a cosmetic, as a hair and skin enhancer and so much more. Coconut oil taste test, too. $15. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP RedRoadReiki.com or 419-932-5096 or NBHCToledo.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 Medicine Beyond Medication: The Heart of the Matter - (Oct 24-25) This 2-day conference on holistic heart health will feature a variety of speakers, including Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. William Davis. $249/early bird registration, $299/full registration, $99/students. Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids MI. More Info and registration at UHSMI.com or facebook.com/UHSMI.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Medicine Beyond Medication: The Heart of the Matter - (Oct 24-25) Refer to the Oct 24 event listing for details.

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Red Ribbon Run – Starts 7:30am. Sign up for the 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Kids Run, or 1K PreK Fun Run. Junior runners can enjoy games, a John Deere gator race track, the YMCA fun bus and more! Sponsored by Prevention Partners, Fort Meigs, YMCA, Levis Commons and Second Sole. Town Center of Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Rd, Perrysburg OH. More Info and Registration at IAmAthlete.com. What’s in Your Backyard?...Plantain – 1:30-3pm. Learn how to harvest, dry and store plantain. Learn how to make oils, salves and much more in a few Make and Take projects. $20. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419260-7653 or 419-861-7786 or NBHCToledo.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Tai Chi for Health – 10:30am-12pm. This class will be divided into 3 parts; warm up, senior form and yang form. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Beginners should arrive at 10:15am. Free. Bedford Library, Community Room, 8575 Jackman Rd, Temperance MI.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Essential Oils for Chakra Balancing – 6-7pm. Come and find out how to have optimal health for winter using essential oils. Free. Healing Arts Institute, 340 Three Meadows Dr., Perrysburg, OH. RSVP to Cheryl 419-874-4496.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 Let’s Talk About…EMF’s – 6:30-8pm. ElectroMagnetic Frequencies come from cell phones, computers, video game consoles, electric wiring, alarm clocks, etc. This lecture explains why they are dangerous and how individuals can protect themselves. $15. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP RedRoadReiki.com or 419-932-5096 or NBHCToledo.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 Halloween Message Circle with Linda Dix – 7-9pm. Linda will be receiving messages from your loved ones. Love donation. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP to 419-861-7786 or NBHCToledo.com.

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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. Gentle Yoga Class – 5:45-6:45pm. Caroline Anne Dawson leads this class in yogic breathing, stretch-

ing, strengthening & balancing, postures and guided relaxation. Space is limited. $50/5 classes, $15/dropin. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 513-314-4489 or 419-861-7786 or go to 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. Book Study Group: The Isaiah Effect – (Mondays Oct 6-Nov 10 2014) 6:15-7:30pm. This 6-wk discussion of The Isaiah Effect by Gregg Braden decodes the lost science of prayer, quantum science, prophecy discoveries from the Dead Sea Scrolls and more. Class facilitated by Debra Anteau. $10/ wk with book purchase, $15/wk to borrow book for class. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 419-861-7786 or 410-270-4206 or go to NBHCToledo.com. Mindfulness course – (Mondays Oct 20-Dec 8 2014) 7-8pm. This 8 wk course is taught by Caroline Anne Dawson, certified instructor with 20 yrs meditation experience, and combines formal and informal practice to enable students to adapt the practice to their lifestyle. The course creates both space for private reflection and sharing from within the group. $120/8 wks. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP 513-314-4489 or 419-861-7786 or NBHCToledo.com. 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.

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. 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 Holland-Sylvania Ste 7, Toledo OH. Info and registration 419-450-4940 or brieahobbs@gmail.com. Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi – 12:15-1pm. Learn the ancient discipline of Tai Chi, which combines small steps, joint-safe exercise and mental strength to improve mobility, breathing, and relaxation. Will help people of all ages take control of their physical, emotional and mental health. $25/month or included in $45/month fee. CPW Rehab Center, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A, Toledo OH. Call Jennifer for more info 419-841-9622. jschrickel@cpwrehab.com Yoga with Weights – 5:30-6:30pm. Bring your own weights for this active practice that builds strong arms, cores and glutes. $10. Canine Karma, 6128 Merger Dr, Holland OH. Call to reserve a spot. 419-290-8237. Your Fat Is Not Your Fault – (Tues Oct 7, 14, 21 and Nov 11 2014), 6-8pm. Based on the JJ Virgin Diet program, Holistic Lifestyle Coach Sandy Earl leads this 4-week course on identifying symptoms of food intolerance. Diet plans of anti-inflammatory, healing foods will be created while avoiding the 7 foods that are most-likely causes of food intolerance. Food samples with group preparation each week. Can sign up for one or all 4 classes. $120/4 weeks. Classes held in Holland OH. More info and registration Call Sandy 419-351-7409.

wednesday 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. 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. More Info 419-450-4940. Learn to Meditate – (weekly Oct. 8, 15 and 22, 2014) 10-11:30am. Pam Summons teaches ways to quiet your mind. Learn practical meditative techniques that can reduce stress and add depth and meaning to your life. Free. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation. org/Take A Class. Beginner Yoga at OCS – 11:30-12:30pm and 6:45-7:45pm. A gentle practice for those who are new to yoga and want deep relaxation. $10/dropin, $50/6 classes. Optimum CHI Studio, 4024 N Holland-Sylvania Ste 7, Toledo OH. More Info 419-450-4940. 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

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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. Caregiver Support Group - (Oct. 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5, 12, 19 2014) Starts 6pm. This 6-week support group is sponsored by MagnumCare and Heartland Hospice. Registration required. Space is limited. MagnumCare, 1215 N Telegraph Rd, Monroe MI. More info and Registration 734-2424848 or 419-262-1453. 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. Book Study Class-The Tapping Solution to Weight Loss and Body Confidence (Wed. Oct 15, 22, 29 and Nov 5 2014). 6:30-8pm. Jessica Ortner’s book explains the EFT Tapping technique and how it identifies the obstacles to weight loss and can help overcome them. $60/4-wk class plus cost of book. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 202 N McCord, Toledo OH. RSVP Nancy Sasse 419-261-1500, nancysasse@toast.net or Virginia Ulch 419-8617786 or NBHCToledo.com. Yoga for 8-12 Year-Olds – 7-7:45pm. Children ages 8-12. Connecting minds, bodies and hearts with Diane Ausmus. Through flowing sequences, balancing poses, partner poses, cooperative games, breathing exercises, creating relaxation techniques and much more. Children will gain body awareness, flexibility, strength and an open heart. Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library, 60 E Center St, Petersburg MI. 734279-1025. Register: Calendar.Monroe.lib.mi.us. 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.

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.

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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 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. (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 non-members. 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. Zumba! – 6-7pm. Join Instructor Toni Quinn for an energizing session with a live drummer in a fantastic environment. Shake the stress away! Studio Fitness, 1413 Bernath Pkwy, Toledo OH. More Info contact Toni 419-480-7547 or e-mail toniquinnfit@ yahoo.com. Healthy Cooking Classes – 6-8pm. Our series of healthy, simple cooking classes feature an amazing green dish each week. $15. The Andersons, Sylvania Market Café, 7638 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania OH. RSVP 24 hrs in advance at 419-913-7328 or BeyondBasicsHC.com. 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.

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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. Yoga for Kids – 4-5pm. Now signing up children in age groups 4-9 and 10-16. A five-week yoga class to teach children fun ways to manage stress and anxiety. Instructor: Jennifer Dubow, LISW, Clinical Therapist, Certified Child Yoga Instructor. $20/class, $100 total for five weeks, can bill insurance. 3335 Meijer Dr Ste 450, Toledo OH. Call for class dates and times. 419-699-3659. JenniferDubow@bex.net.

saturday Hot YogAlign 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. 419-345-0885. 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 419-932-5096. 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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