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he largest indoor event of its kind in Michigan, the fifth annual Fall Holistic & Psychic Expo, hosted by Intuitives Interactive, will take place from10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 14 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 15, at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center, with more than 100 booths from around the Midwest. The Expo is supporting Kids Kicking Cancer (KKC) in Southfield by donating $1 of every adult daily ticket purchased. KKC teaches meditation, mindfulness and martial arts to kids dealing with chronic and fatal illnesses. Readings are handled differently than at most psychic fairs. Low rates allow attendees to sample a variety of readers in two reader rooms, with concierge service and no interruptions. There will be mediums, card readers and intuitive and channeled psychic readings, as well as many unique types of specialized services. Those seeking better health can shop from an extensive variety of the latest holistic health products and experience integrative bodywork from healers using a wide range of modalities at affordable fees, including Reiki, energy work, reflexology, ThetaHealing, BEMER, polarity therapy and chakra balancing. There also will be 10 presentations over the two days, including For the Love of Angels, Medical Intuition, Astrological Predictions for 2018, and Gong-ing for Mother Earth. $8 advance daily ticket/$13 advance weekend pass includes free parking and student/child prices; prices for services vary. Location: 900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti. For more information, visit HolisticPsychicExpo.com and KidsKickingCancer.org. See ad p. 15.
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Robert Llewellyn Cover photographer Robert Llewellyn first started photographing trees for a book project with garden writer Nancy Ross Hugo, a collaboration that changed the course of his career. “I had always thought of trees as objects in the composition of a photo, not something alive and connected to everything in the ecosystem,” says Llewellyn. “Now I approach trees like I’m meeting someone new. I want to know how they live.” Llewellyn has photographed many artful designs of the plant kingdom in more than 30 books, including Trees Up Close, Seeing Seeds and Seeing Flowers. His latest work is The Living Forest: A Visual Journey Into the Heart of the Woods. Through his lush, hyperrealistic close-ups of the natural world, Llewellyn seeks to inspire others to approach flowers, seeds and other forms of plant life with wonder, curiosity and appreciation. He lives with his wife in leafy Albemarle County, Virginia, surrounded by a living library of millions of trees. Learn more at RobertLlewellyn.com. 6
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esearchers from the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York City, studied the impact of music therapy on 60 patients that had undergone spinal fusion surgery. Half received a 30-minute music therapy session, along with standard postoperative care, within 72 hours of surgery. The other half received only standard care. The scientists used the visual analog scale to measure pain before and after music therapy in both groups concurrently. The patients receiving music therapy experienced average pain level reductions from 6.2 to 5.09, while the control group averaged slight increases in pain, from 5.2 to 5.87. “The degree of change in the music group is notable for having been achieved by non-pharmacologic means, with little chance of adverse effects,” explains Center Director and study co-author Joanne Loewy. “Pain is subjective and personal, and warrants an individualized approach to care. Certified, licensed music therapists can tailor treatment to each patient’s musical preferences and address their pain level.”
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esveratrol is a natural substance found in grapes, peanuts, blueberries and other foods that’s known for its heartprotective nature. Researchers believe it may also help promote eye health, including prevention of glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration, but not much is known about its presence in the eyes. Scientists from Tongji Medical College, in China, set out to measure the concentration of trans-resveratrol in the eyes after oral supplementation. Three daily doses of Longevinex, an oral trans-resveratrol-based capsule supplement, was administered to 35 adults prior to eye surgery on one of their eyes, and tissue samples of the conjunctiva, aqueous humor and vitreous humor were taken. Researchers measured the tissues for resveratrol concentration to determine how much of the supplement penetrated the eyes. Resveratrol metabolites were detected in the conjunctiva of 25 of the eyes, indicating that the beneficial substance does pass through the brain.
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esearchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, followed 108,630 U.S. women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study between 2000 and 2008, comparing their mortality rates with the amount of vegetation around their homes. The researchers also accounted for related risk factors such as age, socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, and smoking behaviors. They concluded that subjects living in the greenest areas had a 12 percent lower mortality rate than those living in the least lush areas during the study period.
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leven counties in New York instituted restrictions on trans fatty acids in restaurants in 2007. Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine used data from the New York State Department of Health statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System and U.S. Census population estimates to determine the impact of these restrictions on the health of the community; they compared the 11 counties that had the restrictions to 25 counties without them. The scientists concluded that hospital heart attack admissions were significantly lower for the 11 counties with the restrictions.
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study from the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, examined the impact of regular walking on people with vascular cognitive impairment, the second-most common form of dementia. The ailment occurs when blood vessels become damaged by cardiovascular disease, impeding good blood circulation and making the brain work harder. The researchers scanned the brains and conducted computerized decision-making and attention tests on 38 people with mild, early forms of vascular cognitive impairment. Half of the subjects were asked to participate in supervised, one-hour walking sessions three times per week for a six-month period. The remaining subjects did not walk. After six months, the walking group showed improvements in both blood pressure and brain function, with their brains requiring less effort during the decisionmaking and attention tests. natural awakenings
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The easiest way to save money on airfare is by being flexible, because flying on certain days at certain times can be more affordable. Shopping among airports and carriers can also yield dividends, perhaps leaving from one airport and returning to another or combining airlines based on the lowest available rates for legs of the trip. Off hours for flying are very early in the morning or late at night; keep looking for deals right up to the deadline. Airlines send deals and special offers to those that sign up for email alerts. Stay updated on their social media platforms if they release special offers to online followers. To avoid incrementally increasing prices and falling victim to some packagers’ tactics of dynamic pricing and tracking computer searches, clear the browser’s cookies between searches. Try helpful Travel Apps for smartphones; not only are they mobile, they vary in service and scope to suit individual needs. Most are free.
Biodegradable Reeboks Help Solve Waste Problem Reebok is introducing a completely compostable sneaker designed to neither harm the environment when created nor potentially clog a landfill when discarded. The shoe’s upper section is made of sustainable organic cotton, while the sole is derived from industrially grown corn, harvested when it’s older and tougher. Even the eyelets are stitched, using no metal or plastic.
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Wind turbines make cleaner energy, but are dangerous to birds and bats. According to a study in the Wildlife Society Bulletin, approximately 573,000 birds and 888,000 bats are killed annually by wind turbines, which are providing increased wind power capacity nationwide. At one solar power plant in California, an estimated 3,500 birds died in just the plant’s first year of operation. What would help most is offshore turbines and knowledge about migration routes. The safest place for wind turbines is in the ocean, because songbirds and bats don’t migrate over such waters. On land, many songbirds fly at night and can’t see the wind turbines until it’s too late. Once they’ve discovered the unsafe area, they avoid it. Because migration routes are based on availability of food, water and resting areas, birds are forced to fly around the turbines, adding miles to their trip and the burning of more calories. Estimates of just how many bats are dying each year range from the tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. Radar installations help to keep bats away from the deadly blades. Other remedies include slowing the blades at night to reduce collisions, which has proved to reduce overall wildlife deaths by 73 percent. In 2016 the American Wind Energy Association announced voluntary guidelines to halt turbines during low wind speeds, when bats are most active, to reduce bat fatalities by 30 percent. With two more industry changes, bat fatalities could drop 90 percent: feathering, or turning the blades parallel to the wind so the turbines don’t rotate; and higher cut-in speeds so they don’t rotate in light winds. Take action at NationOfChange.org/petitions/protect-bats-lethal-wind-turbines. 8
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A collaborative study published in the journal Pediatrics concludes that toddlers under the age of 2 are more likely to eat French fries than vegetables on any given day; one in four 6-to-11-month-olds and one in five 1-year-olds consumed no vegetables at all. This concerning downward trend began more than a decade ago. The percentage of babies and toddlers eating canned or frozen fruits and vegetables declined by 10 percent between 2005 and 2012, and the consumption of dark, leafy greens among those under 2 has halved since 2005. Dr. Annemarie Stroustrup, an associate professor with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York City, says, “You often have to offer a new food to a toddler up to 10 times before they will eat it.”
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A legal challenge in Washington state may require spending nearly $2 billion to restore salmon habitat by removing barriers that block fish migration. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a 2013 ruling ordering the state to fix or replace hundreds of culverts that allow streams to pass beneath roads, but block the salmon. Lorraine Loomis, chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, states, “This is a win for salmon, treaty rights and everyone that lives here.” The group represents 21 tribes in western Washington that challenged the state over the culverts in 2001, part of decades-long litigation over tribal fishing rights. She advises, “Fixing fish-blocking culverts under state roads will open up hundreds of miles of habitat and result in more salmon.”
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Columbus Day Renamed to Honor First Peoples Many people feel that Christopher Columbus is partly responsible for the genocide of Native Americans, and bestowing him a day of celebration adds insult to injury. In a progressive move, the Anadarko City Council, in Oklahoma, unanimously voted to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day—observed this year on October 9. City employees get the holiday off, and other municipalities in Oklahoma have followed suit.
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Concrete and steel allow us to build immense houses, skyscrapers and dams, but in 2012, the U.S. Energy Information Administration determined that cement manufacturing uses more energy than any other industry. A new substitute process of growing biodegradable bricks via millions of bacteriadepositing chemicals, similar to the way coral grows, is now coming into use. The bacteria are injected into a brick mold with an aggregate material such as sand. After a short time, the bacteria turn it into a solid brick. Not only is this a renewable resource, it uses relatively little energy and is a viable option for future methods of construction, including terraforming other planets (Tinyurl.com/Biodegradable BuildingMaterials).
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Forests Shift West with Climate Change The consequences of climate change are impacting plant species in unanticipated, but logical ways; for instance, conifers and other needle trees are moving northward because they are more sensitive to temperature than flowering, deciduous trees. They already populate the boreal forest of eastern North America, so they’re well-adapted to expand into colder, drier conditions. Individual trees can’t move, but populations can shift over time as saplings expand into a new region while older growth dies in another. A new study published in Science Advances also shows that about three-quarters of tree species common to eastern American forests, including white oaks, sugar maples and American holly, have shifted their population centers westward since 1980 due to drier conditions in the East. Global warming has significantly altered rainfall totals. Songlin Fei, a professor of forestry at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana, and one of the study authors, observes, “Different species are responding to climate change differently. Most of the broadleaf species of deciduous trees are following moisture that’s moving westward.” Changes in land use, conservation efforts, wildfire frequency and the arrival of pests and blights all play parts in shifting populations. Forest ecosystems are defined as much by the mix of species and the interaction between them as by the simple presence of many trees. If different species migrate in different directions, then ecological communities could eventually collapse.
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An open-hearted journey can take unexpected paths. More travelers today are searching for deep and lasting changes in their view of themselves and the world.
Declare Your Intentions
Cousineau suggests that travelers prepare to open their thinking by reading about the history, culture and geography of a place, and then continue to learn en route by talking to locals for insight rather than relying only on a guidebook. “Make yourself vulnerable. Ask questions and be humble. Talk to your waiter or cab driver about their lives and conditions in their country. Those that become most delighted and transformed by their experiences are the most curious,” observes Cousineau. Anna Pollock, of London, England, founder of Conscious Travel and a sustainable travel expert, elaborates on potential results. “Travelers may see the world and their part in it differently or feel greater clarity, peace, freedom or hope. For some, it’s about insights into their personal purpose. Others may return with a deeper sense of connectedness or feeling of mastery that comes from trying something completely new.” Jake Haupert, of Seattle, owner of Evergreen Escapes International, co-founded the Transformational Travel Council to help people embark on such life-altering journeys, and translate “Aha!” moments on the road into meaningful changes back home. He has witnessed individuals undergo radical shifts from changing careers to becoming parents. One couple was so moved by their experiences on an African safari that they adopted their first child from Kenya.
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Attention and intention are the main ingredients for transformative travel for Phil Cousineau, acclaimed author of The Art of Pilgrimage. “Ask yourself what is motivating the journey: Are you going just to check something off your bucket list because you read about it or are you going because your grandma told you how magical her visit there was in the 1920s? Are you going because you’re at a crossroads in your life, marriage or work?” queries Cousineau. Naming your intention helps open up the heart and psyche for transformation. Cousineau recommends sharing our choice beforehand with a friend or even a casual acquaintance. Writing it down can also unpack those yearnings and understand the pull to a place.
Part of the intention setting is clarifying what we hope to accomplish through making a journey, suggests Nathaniel Boyle, creator of The Travelers podcast and the travel platform Holocene that facilitates community among transformation-seeking travelers. It might be climbing a mountain with our spouse to strengthen a marriage, or taking a cooking class in Italy or a basket weaving workshop in Indonesia to rekindle a sense of fresh input and creative expression.
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times, and some travelers feel unhappy, unprepared, bored or disappointed,” remarks Cousineau. “But the flip side is that travels can stretch us, just like a medieval rack.” If you have stretch goals, you can build them into an itinerary, advises Haupert, whether it’s getting up the courage to skydive or negotiating a purchase in a foreign street market.
Do Less, Experience More If we truly want to know the secret of soulful traveling, we need to believe there is something sacred waiting to be discovered in virtually every journey. ~Phil Cousineau
Move Beyond Comfort
“Travel can serve as a vehicle for expansive personal growth. Through it, we learn to explore the world and ourselves,” Boyle observes. “When you venture outside the controlled environment of prepackaged trips for tourists to face difficult decisions and confusing and chaotic situations that require problem solving, that’s where real change can occur,” says Haupert. “My 12,000-mile journey from Washington, D.C., to Antarctica was transformative in so many ways,” says journalist Andrew Evans, author of The Black Penguin memoir. “I’m a geographer by training and spent four years studying maps, but I never understood the true size of the world until I traveled across it on a Greyhound bus. I now see the world as much smaller and much more accessible. The trip made me a stronger, more confident person, and less afraid of what other people think of me; it also made me want to keep traveling.” “Travel comes from the word travail, to labor, and trip from tripalium, Latin for a medieval torture rack. Metaphorically, travel can feel like torture at
To heighten experiential awareness while traveling, build fewer to-dos into an itinerary, the experts recommend. “Immerse yourself in a place. Leave time for unplanned explorations, rather than bouncing between destinations without space for spontaneity and restful reflection,” says Haupert. “Also build in time for meditation, yoga, simple relaxation or other intentionally restorative moments in-between the high-intensity peak experiences.” Haupert suggests staging a ceremonial start to a journey, such as a special dinner or bike ride upon arrival. Similarly, Cousineau recommends starting a new journal on every journey, to ceremoniously start anew in one’s thinking. Engaging in ritual can also help awaken the traveler, says Cousineau. He suggests walking in silence as we approach a sacred site, or physically engaging with it, as pilgrims might do when they palm the feet of a Buddha
statue or press their forehead to the Wailing Wall. Sacred sites are fertile ground for transformative experiences, says Lori Erickson, an Episcopal deacon, travel writer and author of Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God, a memoir of her trips to a dozen of the world’s holy sites. “So many people have prayed and opened their hearts in a holy place that you can feel the energy,” she says. Erickson suggests that travelers seek out hallowed ground from different traditions, which can help heal divides among people of divergent faiths. “The art and architecture of holy sites are beautiful manifestations of spiritual longing and human creativity. These places have the power to move you, regardless of your own spiritual background.”
Lasting Travel Gifts
When you give while traveling, you often get back even more, says Cousineau. “A pilgrim never travels empty-handed. Bring gifts; even postcards from home can make a meaningful connection.” He recently brought baseball equipment along on a group tour he led to give to kids in baseball-crazed Cuba. Giving appreciation is as important as tangible mementos, he notes. “Gratitude makes transformation possible; that’s what modern people are longing for, to be touched.”
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Here’s a short list of resources to inspire transformative adventuring. n The blog at AyanaJourneys.com explores Cambodia’s sacred Buddhist sites. n Evergreen Escapes at Evergreen EscapesIntl.com specializes in unforgettable locales tailored to the traveler’s inner calling. n “The Travelers” podcast via Holocene.io/travelers features stories and advice from 200-plus changemakers on topics ranging from creativity, fear and gratitude to travel-related careers. n Muddy Shoe Adventures at MuddyShoeAdventures.com offers small-group trips that challenge participants with combinations of physical activities and cultural experiences. n OuterTravelsInnerJourneys.com connects people through shared spiritual adventures like mind-body healing and immersion in nature. n Phil Cousineau (PhilCousineau.net) hosts writer’s retreats, literary tours and pilgrimages to historic sacred sites. n Responsible Travel at Responsible Travel.com offers socially and environmentally conscious tours to all seven continents, including small-ship cruises to more authentic, lesserknown ports of call. n Transformational Travel Council’s website Transformational.travel conveys uplifting stories, a travelers’ forum and other tools for changeseekers. n World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (wwoof.net) links volunteers with organic farmers to help build a sustainable global community. 12
Drive Home Transformation
Starting with a moment of reflection before departing a place, take advantage of a trip’s afterglow to recall insights learned, gel memories, share insights and move to make changes stick. Haupert sees this as a good time
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Journey Jump-Offs
Boyle suggests that finding ways to give back can unlock unique opportunities. Quinn Vanderberg and Jonathon Button, guests on Boyle’s podcast, left stable lives and jobs in California for Nicaragua in 2012 with only their travel bags and a shared dream. Brainstorming a vision for a new life together, the 25-year-old pair had realized, “We wanted life to be filled with travel, culture and people, and to make an impact along the way,” says Vanderburg. “We went knowing we wanted to create a social venture, but first wanted to see what was really needed by the community.” They went on to partner with local educational nonprofits and artisans to launch Life Out of the Box, a line of clothing and accessories modeled after Toms’ “Buy one, give one” business model. For every product sold, the entrepreneurs donate school supplies to a child in need. Since 2012, the project has expanded to also support kids in Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico and Morocco.
to develop an action plan to “express gratitude for the journey and create a framework for your homecoming.” Then, take a day to reflect upon returning home before jumping back into work or other obligations, internalizing your experience and integrating your “traveler self” back into normalcy. It might involve a trip to the spa, an afternoon of journaling or organizing trip photos, suggests Haupert. “Resist the urge to check emails the minute the plane touches down or start planning the next trip. Take time to remember the journey and see your home turf with fresh eyes,” adds Cousineau. The returned pilgrim has a responsibility to memorialize the journey, an ancient tradition of Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, advises Cousineau. The San Francisco writer traveled with a
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group on foot from Louisville, Kentucky, to Thomas Merton’s Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, near Bardstown, Kentucky, to celebrate the legacy of Merton and Mahatma Gandhi. One of the women inked a footprint from each of 100-plus travelers, sewing them into a quilt to commemorate the pilgrimage. Chronicling the journey can be as simple as a dinner party with friends to share what we have learned, says Cousineau, but suggests that travelers engage attendees to also contribute their own stories and reflections. “We have a choice upon returning; do nothing and just let that experience fade or own it for ourselves,” concurs Boyle. “It’s incumbent to extract the meaning of our experiences and find a way to express them, whether through a photo series, article, painting or video. The traveler’s ‘third act’ of creativity after preparation and execution is how we process change.”
Close Encounters Eager for a transformative adventure without traveling afar? Here are some ideas for exploring cultures and connecting with others closer to home. 4 Attend festivals celebrating varied cultures in your local community. Every spring in Washington, D.C., embassies showcase the cuisine, art and history of 70 countries. Frackville, Pennsylvania’s 103-year-old Lithuanian Days is the oldest ethnic festival in the country. 4 Host a traveling cyclist and hear tales from the trails via WarmShowers.org, a hospitality exchange for 90,000 touring cyclists and hosts. 4 Take advantage of local, state and national parks, including 88 ocean and coastal parks within the National Park Service (nps.gov). Along with wilderness sites, the service also stewards important cultural heritage sites nationwide. 4 Find a spiritual retreat center at RetreatFinder.com. 4 Overnight on an organic farm. Visit FarmStayUS.com to sample what’s in season in the region. 4 Meet and host individual travelers via CouchSurfing.com, a network of 11 million globetrotters in 150,000 cities.
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BUILDING BETTER BONES Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health by Kathleen Barnes
Success in the quest for stronger bones is possible at any age. “Peak bone strength is reached by the age of 30, so it’s vital for young people to engage in dynamic impact movement through their teen years and 20s,” says Sherri Betz, chair of the American Physical Therapy Association bone health group, a doctor of physical therapy and geriatric-certified specialist with a private practice in Santa Cruz, California. Engaging in sports during our youthful developing years helps build strong, wide and dense bones that will carry us well into old age, literally giving us a firmer base to stand on. It’s paramount to encourage children and young people to be physically active and for us all to continue with athletic activities throughout adulthood to preserve the bone health peak we reach at age 30.
“Bone responds to exercise much like muscle,” explains Larry Tucker, Ph.D., professor of exercise sciences at Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah. “Bone doesn’t grow, per se, but like muscle, it does get denser and stronger according to the stresses and strains put on it.” “The key is to put a heavy load on bones to stimulate them to grow,” Hawkins notes. Standing exercises are recom-
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Best Bone Test The most common way of testing bone density is a DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan. The result is called a T-score and is one case where a zero is perfect. A score of +1.0 to -1.0 is considered normal. A score between -1.0 and -2.5 is considered osteopenia, or weakened bones. A score lower than -2.5 indicates some level of osteoporosis. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends bone density testing for women and men older than 65 and 70, respectively, and those that are petite, prone to breaking bones or have other risk factors. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/BoneDensityTest.
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mended, because the bones most likely to benefit from strengthening exercise are 30 targeted leg and hip bones, says Tucker. “Surprising the bone is your best bet,” points out Betz. “Don’t do the same things over and over again at the same time, either repetitive exercises like running or weight lifting or consistent combinations; even high-intensity exercise can diminish the effects.” The most highly recommended exercises involve those that require changing directions, bouncing and leaping—from basketball to lively dances, and even some intense yoga postures. Hopping and jumping are probably the best way to strengthen bones, but must be done in the proper way, according to Tucker and others. Research by Tucker’s team published in the American Journal of Health Promotion studied the effects of jumping on hip bone density in premenopausal women. It may seem counterintuitive, but Tucker reports that most benefits are gained from jumping as high as possible, resting 30 seconds and repeating up to 10 times twice a day in intervals at least eight hours apart. “If you jump continuously, the exercise loses effectiveness pretty quickly,” he says. Those that enjoy circuit training should do something else during the 30-second rests between repetitions, Tucker advises. Because it’s the jolt of jumping that stimulates bone strength, using a mini-trampoline or another cushioning device to lessen impact on the body won’t increase bone density.
Walking Isn’t It
Walking, running, weight training and other repetitive exercises don’t improve bone density, says Hawkins. “Walk and do other repetitive exercises for cardiovascular health and general fitness. While these might help maintain current bone strength, they won’t improve bone density.” Walking reduced the risk of hip fracture by 41 percent for postmenopausal women walking four hours a week, with fewer falls due to improved strength, balance and other factors per the Journal of the American Medical Association. Numerous studies confirm that exercise of any kind keeps us healthy, but for bone health, the answer is to start weight-bearing exercises early and sustain the practice for a lifetime.
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Yoga for Bones Yoga doesn’t involve bouncing or jumping for the most part, but it can be helpful in maintaining strong bones, says Sherri Betz, a Santa Cruz, California, physical therapist and Pilates and yoga instructor. “Poses, including the tree, chair, warrior, triangle, half moon and sun salute, need to be as dynamic as possible and focus on leg strengthening and spine extension.
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Betz cautions against starting a jumping program too quickly. “Proper alignment, balance and body awareness come first,” she says. “Do 20 to 25 heel raises in a row, a full squat with good alignment and a full lunge to ready the body for a jumping program.” Such strengthening safeguards against falling and injury.
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Choosing a Chiropractor How to Find the Best One by Marlaina Donato
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hiropractic medicine is known for its non-surgical approach to chronic pain and other musculoskeletal conditions, but also has much more to offer. However, finding the right doctor can be as daunting as shopping for a comfortable pair of shoes. Here, three reputable practitioners talk about securing individualized care and getting the most out of chiropractic.
Address Specific Needs
Clarifying the desired outcome is helpful, because some clients are just looking for a quick fix to reduce pain, while others may be seeking overall better health, lasting wellness and an improved quality of life. “Due to insurance issues, we’ve become known as pain doctors, but that’s not the full extent of chiropractic,” explains Dr. Michelle Robin, owner of Your Wellness Connection and the educational DrMichelleRobin.com website, in Shawnee, Kansas. “Also, you can see more than one chiropractor, as each has their own strength.” Dr. Michael Aho, of Crosstown Chiropractic, in Chicago, agrees. “Chiropractic care encompasses many 16
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styles, so one of the biggest variables is the type of treatment the doctor uses. Most offices commonly treat neck, mid-back and low back pain. If you have a specific shoulder, knee or foot problem, you may want to find a doctor that frequently treats those issues. If you are pregnant, choose a chiropractor that has experience working with pregnant women.” “There are more than 140 different chiropractic techniques. Some are light touch, while others are aggressive. Some are hands-on and some use instruments for adjusting. It’s important that the doctor’s approach resonates with your nature,” advises Dr. Jackie St.Cyr of the Innate Chiropractic Healing Arts Center, in Houston. Robin advises that sitting in a doctor’s reception room to just observe and trusting our intuition is helpful before moving forward with a consultation.
Ask Questions
First, find out if a chiropractor has embraced either a conventional medical or holistic model, and then delve more deeply to find the right approach and level of care. “Ask how long a doctor
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has practiced and their governing philosophy. Do they treat the full spine or focus on the point of pain, and what range of techniques do they apply? You want them to know your spine before they adjust it; make sure they conduct a new patient exam,” suggests St.Cyr. An exam may include a thermography scan and X-rays. Helpful questions include what to expect during the initial visit, recommended frequency of treatment, the desired doctor’s office hours and how treatment might benefit a particular condition. Because most chiropractic offices offer compatible treatments, also ask about complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage therapy, heat therapy, and interferential current therapy using minute electrical pulses for deep tissue pain relief.
Be Consistent
“You shouldn’t expect instant results,” says Aho. “You’ll benefit the most if you don’t wait too long after first experiencing symptoms of a problem before starting treatment, and are consistent with your treatment.” Being proactive can foster good results. St.Cyr concurs, stating, “When patients follow their chiropractor’s recommended routine of regular corrective care, they get the best results. Be consistent with visits and do your customized spinal exercises; they’ve been proven to work.” Robin expounds that not following through with homecare is a common pitfall for patients. “Like dental care, you always need to do something for your spine every day, be it stretching, other exercise or good nutrition.” She notes that everyone’s response to chiropractic is different. “Be realistic. If you’ve experienced injuries or accidents, it will take longer, and your healing might look different from that of someone else that is free of injuries and follows a healthier diet. Sometimes people give up on chiropractic instead of finding a chiropractor that is good for them. You wouldn’t give up going to the dentist, and the same should apply to chiropractic care.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
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Kinesiology – This common diagnostic technique—often for sports-related injuries—targets specific muscle groups via massage and pressure points to gauge overall body functioning. Logan Basic Technique – A low-force way to realign bones via gentle, sustained pressure at the base of the spine, it’s considered beneficial for headaches, including migraine, neck and low back pain and stress. A safe form of physical rehabilitation that’s considered effective for all ages. Myofascial Technique – This soft tissue therapy resolves trigger points deep within muscles and joints. Beneficial for muscle spasms, it’s thought to be useful for sciatica and piriformis syndrome. It’s also used by massage therapists.
Chiropractic Techniques Sampler Activator Method – A small, handheld instrument is used to gently address targeted areas for many conditions, especially low back pain and specific types of headaches including migraine. It’s considered safe for children and patients with severe arthritis and osteoporosis. Active Release Technique – This approach is used for soft tissue conditions, both acute and from repetitive motion, or recurring injuries such as those experienced by athletes. It targets adhesions in muscles and connective tissues that tighten around nerves to limit joint mobility. Atlas Orthogonal Method – Adjustment of the atlas—the first spine vertebra that supports the skull and provides a path for the spinal cord—helps reduce stress in the brain stem and nervous system. Blair Technique – Adjustment of the upper cervical (neck) area, especially the first two vertebrae, is especially beneficial for nerve function. Directional Non-Force Technique – This gentle method stimulates reflex reactions to determine potential discrepancy in leg lengths and corrective measures. It improves structural alignment and function and aids natural healing responses. Diversified Technique – Widely used among chiropractors to generally improve neurological function, reduce neck, back and leg pain, especially from
herniated disks, this technique may also be helpful for carpal tunnel syndrome. Extremity Manipulation FlexionDistraction – This involves manipulation of the extremities (arm/shoulder, leg/hip). It helps improve joint mobility and reduce stress along the spine and is especially useful for carpal tunnel syndrome and problems with posture and gait. Flexion-Distraction (Cox Method) – Mechanical and hands-on adjustment aids in stretching of the back. This method is especially beneficial for degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, neck and back pain and restricted spinal joints. Gonstead Technique – The most recognizable form of chiropractic manipulation and similar to Diversified Technique, this approach addresses misalignment and involves variable-pressure spine adjustment and realignment. It includes X-ray analysis to pinpoint problem areas and is deemed safe for children, pregnant women and the elderly. Graston Technique – Instrumentassisted, soft tissue mobilization helps reduce scar tissue and persistent pain from acute and old injuries, as well as resolve longstanding trigger points in muscles and joints. It promotes circulation in affected areas to reduce pain and inflammation. It also may allay non-systemic causes of fibromyalgia.
Network Spinal Analysis (network chiropractic) – This low-force technique addresses the entire body to improve communication between the brain and nerves via points along the spine and is suited to all ages. Pettibon System – Based on a total body assessment, both structural and nutritional, this system focuses on posture correction and spinal alignment, diet and muscle development. Sacro-Occipital Technique – Focused on the relationship between the bases of the spine and skull, it employs triangular-shaped blocks under the pelvis to target lower back issues; low-force adjustments include slow pressure to address issues related to the skull. It is considered especially beneficial for hiatal hernia and gastro-esophageal reflux. Somato Respiratory Integration – Special exercises leverage the body-breath connection to assist stress management, tension release and whole body awareness. It employs focus, breath work, touch and movement. Compatible with other treatments, it can also be done at home. Thompson Drop Technique – Employed via a “drop table” and thrust of the chiropractor’s hands. It can help determine discrepancies in leg lengths. Benefits include improved posture, flexibility and sleep, and decreased pain.
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company.” Christopher explains that the combination of salt and shredded or chopped vegetables can launch the production of probiotic lactic acid bacteria that preserves the food and drives off “bad bacteria”. Jennifer McGruther, who lives in the Pacific Northwest, is the author of The Nourished Kitchen cookbook, an offshoot of her blog of the same name. Her first batch of fermented food was yogurt. Now she visits her local farmers’ market every Saturday before spending Sunday prepping foods for the rest of the week. “Traditional foods like fermented vegetables, yogurt or kombucha don’t take long to prepare; they take time to culture, but it’s so rewarding,” she says.
How Much Is Enough?
Fermented Foods Revival Rediscover Probiotic-Rich Foods by Judith Fertig
Colorful jars of fermented Korean kimchee, Indian chutney, German sauerkraut and bottles of kombucha line many grocery store shelves today. We’re in the midst of a fermented food revival.
Grassroots Groundswell
“I grew up in New York City as the grandson of immigrants from Belarus, and sauerkraut and pickles were common foods I always loved, but neither my grandparents nor anyone else I knew made them,” says Sandor Katz. This Woodbury, Tennessee, writer who travels the world giving related workshops is credited with bringing fermented foods back into the limelight. He explains, “I am self-taught and learned to ferment by experimentation. It was that first successful batch of sauerkraut that sparked my obsession. I also love
eating cheese, beer, chocolate, coffee, yogurt and many other products of fermentation.” Kirsten and Christopher Shockey, the authors of Fermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes, homestead in Oregon’s Jackson Valley. “A fateful Christmas gift—a ceramic crock full of bubbling, fermenting cabbage under the tree, funky fermenty smell and all,” first piqued their interest, Kirsten recalls. “Eventually, we started our own small farmstead fermentation
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Fermented foods offer a variety of positive effects on health. “If you’re consuming a diet rich in fermented foods, you’re essentially bathing your GI tract in healthy, food-related organisms,” says food research scientist Robert Hutkins, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fermented foods with live probiotics can also improve brain function, according to a study in the journal Gastroenterology. Fermented foods are meant to be eaten as condiments, not consumed in large quantities. Overdoing such intake might cause bloating, cramping and other digestion problems. Dr. Leonard Smith, a gastrointestinal and vascular surgeon and medical advisor for the University of Miami Department of Integrative Medicine, recommends “a half-cup of cultured vegetables or two ounces of your favorite probiotic liquid per day to start.” He says it’s possible to eventually work up to having a serving of cultured vegetables and probiotic liquids at every meal, or possibly as a between-meal snack. Christopher Shockey adds, “We don’t see these foods as a ‘medicine’ to be eaten daily because you have to force yourself; instead, we see it as a fun, delicious, easy, healthful addition to mealtime.” Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
A Few Fermented Recipes to Start
Use a food processor with a coarse grating blade to shred the cabbage, carrots, apple, ginger, chili, onion and turmeric. (Consider wearing food-safe gloves to avoid touching the chili.)
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ermented foods are well known for building gut health. Now a growing body of research shows that they improve immunity, brain and heart functions,” says Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D. The board-certified doctor of natural medicine, certified herbalist and author blogs from Vancouver, Canada. Get started with these simple, plant-based recipes from her latest book, The Cultured Cook: Delicious Fermented Foods with Probiotics to Knock Out Inflammation, Boost Gut Health, Lose Weight & Extend Your Life.
In a pitcher or large measuring cup, dissolve the salt in the water, stirring if necessary to dissolve the salt. Pour the saltwater over the salsa mixture until all ingredients are submerged, leaving a couple of inches at the top for expansion.
Salvadoran Salsa Yields: about 1 quart This gingery and spicy salsa, also known as curtido, is a traditional Salvadoran food. The twist here is added turmeric and green apple. Serve on its own, as a condiment with chips, on sausages or over salad. Maybe mix a couple of heaping spoonfuls with freshly mashed avocado for a fresh take on guacamole.
½ green cabbage 1 to 2 carrots 1 green apple, cored and quartered One 2-inch piece fresh ginger ½ cayenne chili ½ small purple or red onion One 2-inch piece fresh turmeric 3 Tbsp unrefined fine or 6 Tbsp unrefined coarse sea salt 1 quart (or liter) filtered water
Place a snug-fitting plate inside the crock or bowl over the salsa-water mixture; then weigh it down with food-safe weights or a bowl or jar of water, so the vegetables remain submerged under the brine as they ferment. Cover with a lid or a cloth, and allow it to ferment five to seven days, checking periodically to ensure the salsa is still submerged below the water line. If any mold forms on the surface, simply scoop it out. It won’t spoil the salsa unless it gets deeper inside the crock. (It may form where the mixture meets the air, but it rarely forms deeper.) After one week, put the salsa in jars or a bowl, cover and place in the fridge, where it usually lasts up to a year.
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Leave the jar at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, gently shaking it periodically. The cashew milk will become somewhat bubbly, then will begin to coagulate and separate; shake it to remix the kefir or scoop out the thicker curds and use them like soft cheese or sour cream. Refrigerate up to one week. When ready to serve, pour the kefir into a glass and garnish the rim with mandarin orange sections, if desired.
Fermented Chopped Salad Yields: about 6 cups Unlike other salads, this version stores for many months in the fridge. Serve on its own or toss it in vinaigrette and serve over brown rice for a quick and nutritious rice bowl dinner.
Vegan Kefir Yields: about 1 quart Traditional kefir is made with cow’s milk, but can be made with plantbased milks like cashew, almond, sunflower seed or coconut. The sweetener feeds the kefir microbes, leaving minimal sugar in the end product. The grains will grow over time; only about one tablespoon of kefir grains is needed to keep the kefir going; remove the extras to eat, give to friends or add to compost.
1 radish, finely chopped ½ small onion, finely chopped 1 turnip, chopped into ½-inch chunks 1 carrot, chopped into ½-inch chunks 3 small apples, chopped into ½-inch chunks Handful of green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths 1 rutabaga, chopped into ½-inch chunks
1 quart (or liter) filtered water ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews 1 tsp coconut sugar, pure maple syrup or agave nectar 1 Tbsp kefir grains (a natural starter, available at health food stores and online) Mandarin sections for garnish (optional) Use a blender to blend the water, cashews and coconut sugar (or maple syrup or agave nectar) until it’s smooth and creamy. Pour the cashew milk into a 1½- to 2-quart glass jar, making sure it is less than two-thirds full. Add the kefir grains, stir and then place the cap on the jar. 20
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1 to 2 grape leaves, kale leaves or other large leafy greens (optional) 3 Tbsp unrefined fine or 6 Tbsp unrefined coarse sea salt 1 quart (or liter) filtered water In a medium bowl, mix the radish, onion, turnip, carrot, apples, green beans and rutabaga; then transfer to a small crock. Place the grape leaves or other leafy greens on top of the chopped ingredients to help hold them under the brine; then weigh the mix down with foodsafe weights or a jar or bowl of water. In a pitcher or large measuring cup, dissolve the salt in the water, stirring if necessary to dissolve the salt. Pour the brine over the salad, cover with a lid or cloth, and let ferment for one week. Remove the covering, weights and grape leaves or other leafy greens. Dish out into jars or a bowl, cover and refrigerate, where the salad should last six to 12 months. Recipes and photos are courtesy of Michelle Schoffro Cook and New World Library; visit DrMichelleCook.com.
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choolchildren are learning the calming effect of tuning into their minds and bodies through a pioneering program in Baltimore, Maryland, that’s replacing time outs and school detentions with mindful moments. Trained staff—including many former students—teach yoga, mindfulness practices, meditation, centering and breath work that empower kids to resolve conflicts peacefully. Brothers Atman and Ali Smith and friend Andres Gonzalez founded the nonprofit Holistic Life Foundation (HLF) in 2001 in response to the pressing need to help kids living in challenging urban environments better manage stress, anger and other heightened emotions. Today, the organization is sowing the seeds of mindfulness with some 7,500 students a week across 18 Baltimore-area schools, usually beginning through daylong, school-wide interventions and afterschool programs supporting targeted populations. Frustrated kids cool off and
center themselves through breathing exercises and meditation in the Mindful Moment Room in the HLF flagship Robert W. Coleman Elementary School. “Sometimes when I get mad, I just breathe deep. I picture being in a certain place I like and I just stop being mad… I think of being a bigger person and doing something maybe a wise man would do,” advises one fifth-grade participant. “When we had to take a big test, before I took it and in the middle, I took deep breaths to stay calm and finish the test. When everybody around you is making a lot of noises, you just try to tune them out and be yourself, do your breathing,” says another fifth-grader. The training starts with educators learning mindfulness techniques both to help their students and also manage their own stress in the classroom. “The program was a fantastic experience,” says Lori Gustovson, a teacher at Baltimore’s Lincoln Elementary School. “We integrated the exercises into our daily
schedules, helping many students and teachers focus their attention and regulate emotions such as anxiety, anger and frustration. We are a better school because of the time they spent in our classrooms teaching us the beauty of paying attention to breath, movement and each other,” she observes. Participating schools have reported fewer fights, better attendance and higher grades, among other benefits, according to Ali Smith, all results backed by independent research. Recent studies in schools from San Francisco to Columbus, Ohio, have shown that teaching kids mindfulness practices can heighten attentiveness, self-control and empathy, while reducing stress, hyperactivity and depression, and improving academic performance. The kids also apply their newfound skills at home. “To take ownership of the practice and understand the benefits, you have to know how to explain it, so we use a reciprocal teaching model,” says Ali. “We teach the kids to say, ‘Mom, Dad, you look stressed; can you take a breather with me?’” Martin, a Lincoln Elementary student, was pleased to report, “I went to my house and taught my mom how to do all the things you guys taught us.” Virginia, another student, noted, “This morning I got mad at my dad, but then I remembered to breathe, and then I didn’t shout.” Other schools are following suit. Mindful Schools began in 2007 as a single-school program in Oakland, California, and then expanded to support online and in-person courses and a network of mindful educators spanning all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The David Lynch Foundation funds efforts to bring transcendental meditation to underserved kids in classrooms like the Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School, in Queens, New York; Wilson High School, in Portland, Oregon; and Wayzata West Middle School, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, among others. Find easy instruction at Tinyurl.com/ MindfulnessStarterLesson. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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or the past 40 years, Robert Llewellyn has photographed thousands of unique beauties—many of them trees, flowers, seeds and other landscape elements. “For a photographer, anything can be a good subject, even dirt,” he says. “My mission is to move people from merely looking at things to deeply seeing things as they are.” For Llewellyn’s first collaboration with garden writer Nancy Ross Hugo, Remarkable Trees of Virginia, published in 2008, the pair drove 20,000 miles in four years observ-
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ing and capturing the complex lives of 100 notable trees. It was on this assignment that the Earlysville, Virginia, photographer developed his now-signature technique, subsequently used to illustrate one of their follow-up books, Seeing Trees. “I wanted to photograph small parts—leaves, fruit, bark and flowers—so I would cut off a bloom, twig or seed pod and put it on a light table and take hundreds of photos, which, strung together, were infinitely sharp, like a botanic
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drawing. I found I could zoom into my subject up to a pollen grain this way.” Llewellyn lives with his wife on a 60-acre farm in tree-studded Albemarle County, enjoying 200-year-old oaks outside their front door. His latest of nearly 40 books, The Living Forest, is due out in October.
Why are trees, to your eyes, so captivating? When I first started photographing trees, I thought of them as objects in the design of a photograph, rather than something that’s alive. When I began to look at a tree’s acorns, flowers and pollen, I realized that this tree is doing what we do: it’s born, grows, has offspring and dies; it seeks air, nutrients and light. Trees all have a fascinating master plan for survival and reproduction. Some trees can build an architectural structure that grows 150 feet high and can withstand 100-milean-hour winds.
How do you suggest that a newbie tree-watcher start learning how to see trees more intimately? Read a book like Seeing Trees, then get up, go out and observe trees in real time, at different times of the year and track what they do. Take pencil and paper and draw them, or take pictures.
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Start by exploring trees in your backyard or a nearby park. Share a quality magnifying glass to encourage youngsters to get closer to the trees, too. Challenge them to find flowers, fruit or spots where last year’s leaves fell off. Kids love that. I visit schools and have kids go out and collect fallen tree debris that we look at together.
What makes some of your favorite trees so distinctive? Red maples make an early entrance in spring, their flowers appearing before the leaves, and drop their “helicopter” seeds in spring to germinate before anything can eat them. In spring, an entire hill will turn red with these maples, but it’s not their leaves; it’s the trees’ flowers, getting ready to drop their showy red dresses on the ground before anything else is blooming. You can learn a lot about trees by seeing what’s on the ground through their life cycles. Sycamore, for example, has both male and female flowers. The female flowers develop into fruiting seedpods that dry out and hang on through winter until a spring wind blows them apart.
Rather than seeing trees as dead in winter, what can we look for? Trees are very much alive in winter.
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When leaves fall off, they leave behind little pointed leaf buds. You can cut them open and find tiny green leaves encapsulated which remain unfrozen, waiting to open up in the spring. Twigs in winter show leaf scars where the leaves dropped. We can also witness the diverse life in and on trees in all seasons. That includes bugs, plants, fungi and parasites, in addition to the animals that nest in them and eat their fruits and nuts. I once found a round ball on an oak tree that turned out to be a wasp gall for its offspring, its larvae hanging in the middle.
How are tree-viewing skills transferrable to other aspects of our lives? The skill of observation is vital: moving from looking to seeing. At a party, you can just mindlessly chatter with people or you can really see them—what their bodies, gestures and emotions are communicating. Labels and names get in the way of seeing things as they are. Stop labeling things or worrying about what they are called; as in meditation, just relax into observing, to embrace things as they are. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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ome cats started their careers in barns with minimal job opportunities. With updated skills, they now boost office morale, encourage reading, promote products and provide therapy. Community cats even work in private security.
In the Office Millennials, now comprising a third of this country’s stressed-out labor force, according to the Pew Research Center and American Psychological Association, are among those that can benefit from having a cat around. Lowered blood pressure is one result, according to research by psychologist Karen Allen, Ph.D., conducted at the University at Buffalo. Even when comfort breaks are hard to schedule, insistent cats cannot be ignored. “Pompous Albert, a rejected show cat, works at SafeWise, in Salt Lake City,” relates Sage Singleton, who handles Albert’s Instagram account. “He boosts morale, reduces stress and provides entertainment.” Carlos, a former rescue kitten, greets employees at PetNovations, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, each morning. He’s the star of the corporate Instagram account and blog, and promotes the company’s eco-friendly Cat Genie 24
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litterless cat box. Smith’s Ace Hardware and Housewares, in Princeton, New Jersey, has Dusty patrol its 18,000-square-foot facility, often escorting customers along the aisles. At St. Augustine Health Ministries, in Cleveland, the furry receptionist is Oreo. This black-and-white stray claimed the job by installing herself at the front desk to welcome guests and visit with residents that miss having their own pet.
Therapists At the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco, Duke Ellington Morris visits with patients while nurses check vital signs; he’s part of an animalassisted therapy program through the city’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. With the help of his humans, Jessica and Eric Hagan, of Pennsylvania’s Wolf Creek Township, Draven was certified through a local Love on a Leash chapter that qualifies pet-provided therapy animals. He showed My Cat From Hell host Jackson Galaxy his hospital routine for a segment called “My Cat From Heaven.” Draven regularly visits the Grove City Medical Center, in Pine Township, local nursing homes and service groups.
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“At 18, Cleo, my small, gray cat, retired from therapy visits and missed the attention,” says Michelle Cardosi, a retail clerk in Silt, Colorado. “Kids reading to her at the school library provided a solution that satisfied everyone.” In 2010, the public library in White Settlement, Texas, adopted Browser to remedy a rodent problem. Five years later, the city council cited pending renovations and a potential impact on allergies in backing a motion to oust Browser. Supporters, pointing out that the cat brought children through the doors, successfully petitioned to keep the four-legged employee.
Private Security Less socially developed feral felines can provide needed services. The Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats rescues such cats from Los Angeles shelters. Each is vetted, spayed/ neutered and microchipped. “When they’re adopted out in threes, community cats are more likely to stay on the job,” notes founder and headmistress Shawn Simons. “In Southern California, working cats are employed as assistants to brewmasters at the Monkish Brewery to protect the grain and hops and at Saluti Cellars as vintner support in charge of gopher population control,” says Simons. “More traditionally, cats at the Portuguese Bend Riding Club barn discourage mice and make friends with horses and riders.” The school’s Working Cat Program partners with area recycling centers, golf courses, warehouses and industrial parks that could otherwise lose hundreds of millions of dollars annually due to vermin-related structural damage, including gnawed wiring and other potential fire hazards. “Businesses get an all-natural, safe and effective way to control pests and cats live life naturally,” says Simons. Working cats of many stripes are becoming increasingly common. For a business, it’s a money-saver; for a cat, it’s a lifesaver. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
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Creating Soap from Scratch – 2-4pm. In this hands-on class, create a pound of mild castile soap from scratch. Learn the cold process method, safety when working with lye and different types of oils to achieve a soap that reflects your needs. BRING: safety goggles, rubber gloves and long-sleeved shirt. $30. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take a Class.
Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration lecture – 6:30-8:30pm. “It’s All About Balance.” Matt Buderer, R Ph. FIACP Compounding Pharmacist, will discuss the biochemistry and balance of hormones in both men and women. Topics include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol and stress. Free. Buderer Drug, 26611 N Dixie Hwy, Suite 119, Perrysburg OH. Seating is limited. Please call 419-873-2800 to reserve a seat.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2 Bittersweet Farms Nature Hikes – 10am-11am. Bittersweet and Toledo Metroparks are hosting these monthly hikes through the 35 acres of Bittersweet Farms adjacent to Oak Openings Preserve. A Metroparks interpreter will discuss the different habitats to be found within its forest. Free. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd, Swanton OH. Register at Reservations.MetroparksToledo.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Foods for Optimal Health – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Much of the foods that we eat today do not nourish our bodies. Find out what foods are nourishing and how to prepare them. $24 (Senior fee $12) Course# HLTSC 764-81. Monroe County Community College, Room Z258, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at MonroeCCC.edu.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 “Spiritual Clearings” Workshop – 9am-6pm. Instructor Diana Burney, author of Spiritual Clearings, leads this intensive workshop which provides methods that can change your life. Learn how to identify specific unwanted energies and obstacles and release them effectively. Ms. Burney teaches in Lily Dale NY and around the US. $250. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor MI. More Information 734-358-0218 or EnlightenedSoulCenter.com. See ad p. 15. Full Moon Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. The full moon is a time to release what no longer serves us and to harness the energy from the moon to expand our consciousness. Asanas open the body, mind and spirit. Guided meditation will end our class, along with time for journaling. Class is led by Angela Zaborowski, a registered yoga teacher and Reiki practitioner. Please bring a yoga mat. $20, cash or check only please. Gypsie Soul, 123 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg OH. RSVP to Gypsie Soul 419-8737266. A special discount is offered after the class to shop as long as you’d like. See ad p. 22. Spirit Gallery Reading with Lisa Elen – 7-9pm. Lisa is an Evidential Medium who provides proof of life after death with messages from departed ones. Intimate gatherings ensure most will get messages. $15/advance, $20/door. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor MI. More Information 734-358-0218 or EnlightenedSoulCenter.com. See ad p. 15.
Healthy Living Series: Sugar & Diabetes – 7:458:45pm. Learn why diabetes and obesity are on the rise and how they are related to how much sugar we consume. Discussion of hidden sugars and how to protect yourself from Type 2 Diabetes. $24(Senior Fee $12). Course# HLTSC 746A-81 Monroe County Community College, Room Z258, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at MonroeCCC.edu. Cost of the entire 6-Week course from Oct 10-Nov 14 is $94(Senior Fee $47) Course # HLTSC 746-81.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Free Wig Salon Program – 10am-12pm. Your American Cancer Society offers FREE, brand-new wigs to women who are facing or experiencing hair loss as a result of a cancer treatment. No appt necessary. (Pgm is held on the 2nd Wed and 2nd Sat each month). Free. The Victory Center, 5532 W Central Ave, Ste B, Toledo OH. More info Penny McCloskey 419-531-7600 or PMcCloskey@ TheVictoryCenter.org.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 Free Courses in Immune Support – 5-6pm. Dr. Barbour leads this course on flu prevention & care, and how to perform the thoracic pump (a hands-on procedure that stimulates the immune system’s ability to fight off disease). Free. Center for Progressive Health & Wellness, 975 S Monroe St, Ste C, Monroe MI. More info 734-241-0560.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 Private Reiki & Energy Balancing sessions – Fri 1-3pm. Diana Marie, a Reiki Master Teacher trained in the Usui Method, has over 30 years of experience in energy balancing. Schedule a private 15-minute session. $20. Gypsie Soul, 123 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg OH. Register in advance to reserve a spot 419-873-7266, but walk-ins are also welcome. Cash or check only, please. See ad p. 22. Get it Glowing 5k Run/Walk at the Shops at Fallen Timbers – 6pm-10pm. This fun, familyfriendly 5k adult run/walk and 1-mile kids walk benefits the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life of Greater Lucas County. Wear glow t-shirts and bands/sticks or wear a Halloween costume for addtn’l chances to win prizes! Light snacks follow the race. The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St, Suite 1599, Maumee OH. Register online at https:// runsignup.com/Race/OH/Maumee/GetItGlowing.
Trail Trekkers – 9am-11am. Whether you want to lose weight, stay in shape or simply enjoy exploring the beautiful trails, this moderately paced 2 mile hike has something for everyone. $2 per adult, $6 per child. Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve, 27600 Haggerty Rd, New Boston MI. Pre-registration required at 734-654-1220. Community Health and Wellness Fair – 9am12pm. Organized by the Mich. State Police/Monroe, this event includes participation from over a dozen public safety, health and fitness organization. Listen to Frist Responders and other public health agencies advising on how to make you and your family safe and healthy. There will also be a ‘Train Like a Trooper’ academy-style workout on the football field. Personal and home security clinics will be in the gym. Displays from various organizations will also be set up. Bedford High School, 8285 Jackman Rd, Temperance MI. Free Wig Salon Program – 10am-12pm. Your American Cancer Society offers FREE, brand-new wigs to women who are facing or experiencing hair loss as a result of a cancer treatment. No appt necessary. (Pgm is held on the 2nd Wed and 2nd Sat each month). Free. The Victory Center, 5532 W Central Ave, Ste B, Toledo OH. More info Penny McCloskey 419-531-7600 or PMcCloskey@ TheVictoryCenter.org. Private Reiki & Energy Balancing sessions – Sat. 1-3pm. Diana Marie, a Reiki Master Teacher trained in the Usui Method, has over 30 years of experience in energy balancing. Schedule a private 15-minute session. $20. Gypsie Soul, 123 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg OH. Register in advance to reserve a spot 419-873-7266, but walk-ins are also welcome. Cash or check only, please. See ad p. 22.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 Run With Joe: POSE Method Running Clinic – 2-5pm. An Intro to the POSE method of running— a forefoot running technique developed by Dr. Romanov. A video analysis of each participant’s running style with personal technique assessment. Program includes a 40-age training manual. Features specialized drills with the EZ Run Belt, invented
savethedate 5th Annual Fall Holistic and Psychic Expo Hosted by Intuitives Interactive
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Readers, Mediums, Aura Photography, Energy work, Holistic products, Bodyworkers, Free presentations. The largest indoor event of its kind in Michigan, with over 100 booths! $10/daily, $15/weekend, $8/college students, $5/Ages 12-17 Eastern Michigan Univ Student Ctr, 900 Oakwood St, 2nd Floor, Ypsilanti MI Discounted advance tickets at HolisticPsychicExpo.com or 734-358-0218. See newsbrief on page 5 and ad on page 15 for more details.
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by Joe Sparks and endorsed by POSE Founder Dr. Nicholas Romanov. Class size limited to 4 students. $85. Joe’s Yoga & Fitness, 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall, Perrysburg OH. Pre-registration required at JoesYogaFitness.com/Running/.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Healthy Living Series: Organic Food – 7:458:45pm. Learn the difference between organic and conventionally grown produce. Topics will include the dangers of pesticides, organic meats, grass-fed beef, what type of eggs to buy, organic dairy and where to find these foods. $24(Senior Fee $12). Course# HLTSC 746B-81 Monroe County Community College, Room Z258, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at MonroeCCC.edu. Cost of the entire 6-Week course from Oct 10-Nov 14 is $94(Senior Fee $47) Course # HLTSC 746-81.
The Elegant Art of Flower Pressing – 6:308:30pm. Learn how to select flowers for pressing and the several methods used to create beautiful permanently preserved flowers that can be used to create wall or tabletop art. Make and take project; all materials supplied. If you have a picture that you’d like to dress up, please bring it to class. $20. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 8010 Hill Ave, Holland OH. RSVP to 419-861-7786. Visit NBHCToledo. com for full class schedule.
as a good fat? Other topics include Trans fats, Salt and the benefits of Vinegars and which type to use. $24(Senior Fee $12). Course# HLTSC 746C-81 Monroe County Community College, Room Z258, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at MonroeCCC.edu. Cost of the entire 6-Week course from Oct 10-Nov 14 is $94(Senior Fee $47) Course # HLTSC 746-81.
New Moon Hike: Family Event – 7-8pm. In the park after dark, come join Metroparks for some nocturnal fun! We’ll use all of our senses on this walk and learn that it’s not scary to be outside in the dark. Bring your own flashlight or headlamp, dress accordingly for the weather. Swan Creek Park, 4659 Airport Hwy, Toledo OH. Register online at Reservations.MetroparksToledo.com
Essential Yoga Workshop: Release - 7-8pm. This month's Workshop will teach participants to surrender and receive by letting go of the old and making space for the new. We will work to increase energy and calm the mind as we allow the oils to assist with emotional restoration and the release of stagnant energy. $15/person. October Special: Anyone who registers on Eventbrite can bring a friend for $5. Providence Lutheran Church, 8131 Airport Hwy, Holland OH. Questions to Karla 419-265-3219. Go to https://eyw2017.eventbrite.com to register. See ad p. 7.
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The Cycle of Life – Helping Children Cope with Change – 6-8:30pm. Change and loss are inevitable. This class gives parents and caregivers insight into how kids experience and respond to loss and change. It offers tools on how to nurture them through the stages of grief. Free. Course# CHILD 742-81 Monroe County Community College, Room Z258, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at MonroeCCC.edu.
A Holistic Approach to Prepare for the Holidays - 12:15-12:45pm. Do the holidays always leave you feeling stressed, burned out, sick and tired? Learn how to manage stress, increase your energy level, and boost your immunity with a holistic approach. Join Karla for this free "lunch and learn" webinar for natural tips and tricks to have your best holiday season ever! Free drawing for a "Holiday Joy" essential oil at the end of the webinar!! Questions to Karla 419-265-3219. To register go to: http://bit.ly/ EC10-20. See ad p. 7.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 Connection-We Are One – 6-8pm. This program consists of brief didactic input, experiential exercises and discussion to explore and better appreciate the personal/interpersonal/universal connections we live in and to have fun as we focus on these connections. $15. The 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Register at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class.
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Educational and Hands-On Cooking Class 8:30am-12pm at my home in Stone Oak 9031 Rolling Hill Rd., Holland, OH 43528. Hosted by Sandy Earl, Natural Foods Cooking Instructor/Holistic Health Coach Experience the delicious taste of homemade bone broth, using easy to prepare recipes. You will leave class with the recipes in hand, along with the hands on experience of participating in the food prep. The foods to be prepared include: •Asian Chicken Bone Broth •Grilled Garden Salad with Green Goddess Dressing •Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts •Cauliflower “Rice Pilaf” •Pecan Crusted Chicken with Applesauce •Chocolate Nut Truffles All Recipes are void of gluten, refined sugar and dairy, and will include healthy fats. Investment is $75. Pre-registration is a must. Save $10 if you register by Monday, October 9th!
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AromaTouch Technique Workshop – 9am-4pm. Everyone should learn the AromaTouch Technique. Using simple hand techniques, it is a great way to administer essential oils to enhance wellness for you and your family. $149/includes a $100 kit of essential oils and training manual, as well as personal instruction with lab. Hands on opportunity during lab portion of workshop. Healing Arts Institute, 340 Three Meadows Drive, Perrysburg OH. Questions to Karla 419-265-3219. Details and registration at: https://att10-25.eventbrite.com. See ad p. 7.
All Hallow’s Eve Dream Catcher Making Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Owner Jolle' Afsar leads this class. Make your own personalized Halloween themed dream catcher! Learn how to assemble step-bystep using doilies, rings, yarn, beads and feathers. All supplies provided; class size is limited to 10. $30. Gypsie Soul, 123 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg OH. RSVP at 419-873-7266 to reserve your spot. A special discount is offered after class to shop as long as you’d like. See ad p. 22.
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The Elegant Art of Flower Pressing – 2:304:30pm. Learn how to select flowers for pressing and the several methods used to create beautiful permanently preserved flowers that can be used to create wall or tabletop art. Make and take project; all materials supplied. If you have a picture that you’d like to dress up, please bring it to class. $20. New Beginnings Healing Ctr, 8010 Hill Ave, Holland OH. RSVP to 419-861-7786. Visit NBHCToledo. com for full class schedule.
ESC Monthly Psychic Party – 12pm-5pm. Psychic mediums, card readers, energy workers and vendors come together for this event and the public is invited to drop in. $3/admission, $2/minute for services (15-minute minimum). Enlightened Soul Ctr, 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor MI. More Information 734-358-0218 or EnlightenedSoulCenter.com. See ad p. 15.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 Holistic Approach to Special Needs – 7-8pm. One mom shares her journey of how using essential oils has helped her special needs son. “We can show you how to integrate essential oils into what you are already doing to help your child live his or her best life. With special needs, there is much we cannot control; let's work together to manage what we can control with a holistic approach.” Details and to register, https://ec10-23.eventbrite.com. Questions to Krisi 419-346-6034. See ad p. 7.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Healthy Living Series: Best Ingredients – 7:458:45pm. Good Fats vs. Bad Fats, which type of fat should you be consuming, and is there such a thing
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Private Reiki & Energy Balancing sessions – Fri. 1-3pm. Diana Marie, a Reiki Master Teacher trained in the Usui Method, has over 30 years of experience in energy balancing. Schedule a private 15-minute session. $20. Gypsie Soul, 123 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg OH. Register in advance to reserve a spot 419-873-7266, but walk-ins are also welcome. Cash or check only, please. See ad p. 22.
Private Reiki & Energy Balancing sessions – Sat. 1-3pm. Diana Marie, a Reiki Master Teacher trained in the Usui Method, has over 30 years of experience in energy balancing. Schedule a private 15-minute session. $20. Gypsie Soul, 123 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg OH. Register in advance to reserve a spot 419-873-7266, but walk-ins are also welcome. Cash or check only, please. See ad p. 22.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Healthy Living Series: GMOs and Soy – 7:458:45pm. Learn the history of GMOs, the dangers to our health and environment, and what they are doing to independent farmers. Also, find out why Soy is not really a health food. $24(Senior Fee $12). Course# HLTSC 746D-81. MCCC, Room Z258, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI.Register MonroeCCC.edu.
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Hot YogAlign – 9-10:15am. Postural-based yoga classes that focus on enhancing natural body alignment thru specialized techniques that release tension and increase strength, stability and flexibility. Please bring water bottle. $15/drop-in. Free mat/ towel rental. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com.
Women's Ladder Tennis - 10:30am-Noon. This is a program for 50 & Over. Shadow Valley Tennis Club, 1661 S Holland Sylvania Rd, Maumee OH OR 5400 W Central Ave, Toledo OH. More Info Call the Maumee Club 419-865-1141 or the Toledo Club 419-537-0001.
Spirituality Gathering Without the Religion – Starts 10 am. The Center for Conscious Living promotes human unity, service to community, meditation, prayer and interfaith alliances. Each gathering begins with stimulating spiritual discussions, followed by live music and speakers that are both locally and internationally known. The Center for Conscious Living, 7410 Noward Rd (off Rte 64), Waterville OH. More Info call 419-873-5768 or visit Facebook.com/cclnwo.org. Coping with Strongholds, Bondages and Addictions – 10am-1pm. This religious-based therapy session is administered by Oasis Ministries and relies on the Bible’s teachings. Free. Ramada Inn, 3536 Secor Rd, Toledo OH. Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30-11:30am. Join in a celebration of Love, Fellowship and Acceptance during this inspirational hour of music and message about how we can truly manifest and experience a life of joy and abundance. UTSC hosts a beautiful sanctuary and offers a warm welcome to everyone regardless of background or faith. Unity of Toledo Spiritual Ctr, 3535 Executive Pkwy, Toledo OH. Learn More 419-357-1001.
monday Monthly Memorial Ceremony – 3rd Mon. A gathering for those that have lost a beloved pet and want to remember them and share their memory with other pet lovers. Please bring a picture of your pet. Free. Canine Karma, 6128 Merger Dr, Holland OH. RSVP: 419-290-8237. Fitness After 55 – 9am. Every Monday. The Center provides the setting for seniors to communicate and share with each other. Living alone, eating alone, being alone – these circumstances are not necessary in a community which has a Senior Citizens
I Love Kickboxing! – 5:15-6:15pm. Come and join us for some kickboxing fun! Find out what it’s all about. $19.99/3 classes. I Love Kickboxing, 4185 Chappel Dr, Perrysburg OH. More dates, classes on our website. Sign up on ILoveKickboxing.com or More info 419-931-6435. Slow Rollers Mondays – Starts 7pm. Bring your bike for this family-friendly evening ride. You can reserve a bike, too, through Spoke Life Cycles. Country Charm Shopping Ctr, corner of W. South Boundary & Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg OH. More Info Call Spoke Life Cycles at 419-931-9919. Cardio Drumfit & Strength Training –6:30pm. Workout while you rockout! A crazy, fun way to get a total body workout. All fitness levels welcome. $2, includes use of eqpt. Ottawa River Elementary, 4747 290th St, Toledo OH. More info Jamie 567-225-4627 or All Shook Up Nutrition 419-725-9084. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – 7-8:30pm. Food addicts offers help and hope for people with eating disorders. Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W Central Ave, Rm 206, Toledo OH. Contact Joyce Treat 419-699-1007 or jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org. Meditation and Recovery Meeting – Starts 8pm. This class is geared toward helping persons in recovery from addiction, but is not affiliated with AA. Sessions begin with 5 minutes of silent prayer, followed by basic meditation, then 20 minutes of silent meditation. Open discussion of participants sharing (which is voluntary) how the practice has helped them in their recovery. Free. Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo, 6537 Angola Rd, Holland OH.
tuesday Sunrise Yoga class – 7:15-8:30am. Angie leads this class which will give you a grounded start to your day with Sun Salutes and deeper holds with a focus
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wednesday Free Individual Wellness Coaching at Monroe County Health Dept – Make an appointment any Wednesday to speak to registered dietitians, registered nurses and other health educators who can be consults on a variety of topics. Free. Monroe County Health Dept, 2353 S Custer Rd, Monroe MI. More info 734-240-7800 or e-mail LiveWell_BeWell@ MonroeMI.org. Fallen Timbers Autumn Health Walk – (Labor Day thru Thanksgiving) 8:30am-9:30am. An interpreter will share seasonal highlights and lead you on this moderately-paced along a 1.5 mile loop trail. Come and take in the beauty of Fall. Free. Fallen Timbers Battlefield, US23/I-475, Maumee OH. More info at Metroparks of the Toledo Area website.
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Mixed Doubles Tennis - 10:30am - Noon. This is a program for 50 & Over. Shadow Valley Tennis Club, 1661 S Holland Sylvania Rd, Maumee OH OR 5400 W Central Ave, Toledo OH. More Info Call the Maumee Club 419-865-1141 or the Toledo Club 419-537-0001. Acu Detox Wednesday – 11am-5pm (last session begins at 4pm). Acu Detox is an auricular acupuncture/acupressure treatment for any condition where relaxation and/or detoxification are needed. $16, walk-ins welcome. Asherah’s Garden, Holistic Boutique, 315 N Grove St, Bowling Green OH. Call 419-354-8408 for info. Body Better – 12:15-1pm. The Body Better program incorporates low-impact resistance training, functional movements, stretching and relaxation to improve mental and physical strength and health. Improve balance and stability, increase postural awareness and flexibility. Get healthy and stay healthy! $45/month unlimited visits or $25/month once a week. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Dr, Ste A, Toledo OH. Call Jennifer for more info 419-841-9622. jschrickel@cpwrehab.com. Beginner Yoga – 1-2pm. A gentle practice for those that are new to yoga and want deep relaxation. $10. Canine Karma, 6128 Merger Dr, Holland OH. Reserve a spot. 419-290-8237. Transition-Mind Works – (2 Wed each month) 1-2:30pm. Individuals with early stage memory loss and their family and friends can attend for social/ educational opportunities, fun brain games and group sharing. Free. Alzheimer’s Association-NW Ohio Chapter, 2500 N Reynolds Rd, Toledo OH. Register 1-800-272-3900. More Info Contact Brenda Hendricks 419-537-1999 or bhendricks@alz.org. nd
Power Yoga – Starts 5:30pm. A Vinyasa class with an energetic flow building internal heat, increased stamina, strength, and flexibility along with being a great pathway to stress reduction. $15/drop-in one single class, $96/8 sessions, $160/16 sessions, $192/24 sessions. Driven Fitness Studio, 3421 Briarfield Blvd, Unit D, Maumee OH. Register at DrivenFitnessStudio.com or call Jodi 419-482-4847. Evening Yoga classes – Gentle Hatha: 5:30-6:45pm or Slow Flow Hatha: 7-8:30pm. Both classes appropriate for various levels in this friendly, supportive atmosphere. 5 and 10 class passes available or$15/ drop-in. Discounts for students, seniors and active military. Presence Yoga at Westgate Village, 3450 W Central Ave, Ste 320F, Toledo OH. RSVP or more info 419-376-6300. PresenceYogaLtd.com. Pilates – 6-7pm. Taught by Cindy Ciampa, this class increases strength, flexibility and endurance. Can relieve stress and alleviate pain. $65/5 sessions. Alternative Physical Therapy, 440 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo OH. More info Cindy 419-410-1205. Mental Health Support Group – (2nd Wed each month) - 6-7pm. Free. Summerfield-Petersburg Library, Community Room, 60 E. Center St, Petersburg MI. More info 734-279-1025.
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Aquatic Exercise for Cancer Survivors – 6-7pm. Free to survivors of any type of cancer through a grant received by The Victory Center from The Rotary Club of Toledo. CPW Health Ctr, 3130 Central Park West Drive, Suite A, Toledo OH. Must Register with Penny McCloskey at The Victory Center 419-531-7600. Mother’s Support Group – 6-7pm. Bring your young child along to interact with others. Free. Point Place Library, 2727 117th St, Toledo OH. Healing Yoga – 6:30-8pm. This class concentrates on therapeutic yoga and fitness and can help with pain management, illness and injury recovery. The class is small to allow for extensive “hands on” adjustment. $15 per class. Inspired Heart Holistic Ctr, 205 Farnsworth, Waterville OH. RSVP to Kim Collins 419-779-2177 or visit InspiredHeartHolisticCenter.com for more info. I Love Kickboxing! – 6:30-7:30pm. Come and join us for some kickboxing fun! Find out what it’s all about. $19.99/3 classes. I Love Kickboxing, 4185 Chappel Dr, Perrysburg OH. More dates, classes on our website. Sign up on ILoveKickboxing.com or More info 419-931-6435. Meditation class – 6:30-8pm. Anna V. moderates this guided meditation class best suited to participants who want to do serious meditation. Free. Lourdes University, Sophia Center at Canticle Center, 5335 Silica Dr., Sylvania OH. 419-367-1617. Coping with Strongholds, Bondages and Addictions – 6:30-8:30pm. This religious-based therapy session is administered by Oasis Ministries and relies on the Bible’s teachings. Free. Oasis Ministries, 5930 Huntingfield Blvd, Toledo OH. Pound Fit –6:30pm. Sweat. Sculpt. Rock. Rockout. Workout! Cardio jam session. All fitness levels welcome. First timers $2, includes use of eqpt. Ottawa River Elementary, 4747 290th St, Toledo OH. More info Jamie 567-225-4627 or All Shook Up Nutrition 419-725-9084.
thursday Trance Thursday – 11am-5pm (last session begins at 4pm). Enjoy a crystal healing session that uses the energetic properties of the mineral world to balance and relax the body, mind and spirit. $30, walk-ins welcome. Asherah’s Garden, Holistic Boutique, 315 N Grove St, Bowling Green OH. Call 419354-8408 for info. Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Mtg – 9:4511:30am. Established in 1984 for both stay-athome and working mom’s and their families, this group meets weekly for fun, food and friendship. Reliable and safe childcare provided. Playdates, a working moms’ group and many family activities. See website for weekly mtg topics. Not affiliated with McCord Rd Church. McCord Road Christian Church, 4765 N McCord Rd, Sylvania OH. More Info at motherscenter.net. Boomer’s Meeting – Starts 11:30am. Networking and lunch for people born between 1946-1964 to discuss various areas of interest including wellness, finance, education, travel and entertainment, jobs/ employment, and community development. Boomers Resource Network Lake Erie Region. Uncle John’s Pancake House, 3131 Secor Rd, Toledo OH. More info 419-536-9442
Active Older Adults Class – 1:30-2:30pm. Good class for strengthening and balance. $3/class. Friendship Park Community, 2930 131st Street, Pointe Place, Toledo OH. More info contact Friendship Center 419-936-3079. TRX/Yoga Flow – Starts 5:30pm. Synchronize breath with movement while utilizing the TRX in this Vinyasa Flow/Strength class. Break down tension and increase mobility while igniting your core through postures in a slow breath controlled pace. $15/drop-in one single class, $96/8 sessions, $160/16 sessions, $192/24 sessions. Driven Fitness Studio, 3421 Briarfield Blvd, Unit D, Maumee OH. Register at DrivenFitnessStudio.com or call Jodi 419-482-4847. Yoga for Stability and Mindfulness with Sandy Earl - 5:30-6:30pm. A flowing class that focuses on stabilizing the core to increase strength and support spinal alignment, using a variety of balls for massage, relieving pain associated with muscle tension. Appropriate for all levels. New students in April $5/ first class. Harmony in Life, 5747 Main St, Sylvania OH. Call Sandy to reserve spot 419-351-7409. Second Sole Group Runs – Starts 6:30pm. Free group runs or walks for all skill levels on a 5K course that winds down the blvd and around the exterior of Levis Commons. Different promos each week such as freebies, prize raffles and wear test items. Second Sole, 4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg OH. More info call 419-931-8484 or Facebook.com/ Second Sole Toledo. Meditation-Beginners – 6:30-7:30pm. Meditation cultivates relaxation and attention, it invites us to slow down and restore wholeness to our lives. Instructors Judith Bonini and Carol Quigley, IHM. Class size limited to 20. $40/class. River House, IHM Spirituality Ctr, 805 W Elm Ave, Monroe MI. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by 1) Phone 734-265-3170, 2) Mail Ck to Monroe Public Schools, Community Ed, 1275 N Macomb St, Monroe MI 48162 or 3) In Person at 1275 N Macomb St address. Meditation Class (every other Thurs beginning 10/5/17) – 7-8pm. A short lesson on meditation, followed by discussion with instructor Lori Barresi. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Enlightened Soul Ctr, 3820 Packard #280, Ann Arbor MI. More Information 734-358-0218 or EnlightenedSoulCenter.com. Beginners Yoga class – 7-8:15pm. Suzanna leads this basic Hatha yoga class which teaches practitioners to stretch, strengthen, refocus and unwind. $65/5-class pass, $110/10-class pass, check website for full list of rate options. MoveMentality, 1220 W Wooster St, Ste C, Bowling Green OH. More info info@MoveMentalityLLC.com or 419-308-1261. A Course In Miracles Gathering - 7-8:30pm. Join Tony Williamson each Thursday to journey deeper into a better understanding of A Course In Miracles. This is an interactive and engaging discussion of this profound teaching. Free. Love offering accepted. Unity of Toledo Spiritual Center, 3535 Executive Parkway, Toledo, OH. Learn More 615-275-8000. Pet Loss Support Group – (1st & 3rd Thurs. each month) Starts 6:30pm. Participants grieving a beloved pet will have an opportunity to share their feelings with compassionate facilitators and others who are suffering a similar experience. All are welcome. River House-IHM Spirituality Ctr, 805 W Elm Ave, Monroe MI. Please register at 734-240-5494 or RiverHouse@IHMSisters.org.
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Reserve Your BioMat Time – It’s as close to a tropical island experience that you can get. You’ll receive a total body tune-up, strengthening all organs and functions. Try 30 mins on the BioMat with meditation. $30. 5800 Monroe St, Ste 1B, Toledo OH. Schedule an appointment with Pennie 419-2837337. https://BioMatHelp.com.
Gentle Yoga class – 10-11am. Amanda leads this class to increase flexibility and balance, gentle open joints and stretch muscles and end in restorative poses. $65/5-class pass, $110/10-class pass, check website for full list of rate options. Move Mentality, 1220 W Wooster St, Ste C, Bowling Green OH. More info info@MoveMentalityLLC.com or 419-308-1261. Centering Friday (3rd Friday each month) – 11:30am-1pm. A meditative, sometimes wordless, silent space that energy of change exists. We explore quiet ways to open to the inevitable changing nature of life and encourage healing. Kimberly Searl and the Mind Body Balance Team leads these sessions which begin again every 20 minutes during the 90-minute experience. Mind Body Balance, 105 E Front St, Monroe MI. More info call 734-457-9003. Lunch and Learn: Identity Theft Protection – 12pm-1pm. Learn how to protect your identity, secure your family’s financial future, and have access to extremely affordable legal services should you become a victim. Free. Brandywine Country Club, 6904 Salisbury Rd, Maumee OH. Please RSVP to 419-861-7786. Visit NBHCToledo.com for more info. 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.
Wildcard Yoga class – 9-10am. This a rejuvenating class for yogi’s beginner to advanced which will set you up for the weekend. $65/5-class pass, $110/10-class pass, check website for full list of rate options. Move Mentality, 1220 W Wooster St, Ste C, Bowling Green OH. More info info@MoveMentalityLLC.com or 419-308-1261. I Love Kickboxing! – 10-11am. Come and join us for some kickboxing fun! Find out what it’s all about. $19.99/3 classes. I Love Kickboxing, 4185 Chappel Dr, Perrysburg OH. More dates, classes on our website. Sign up on ILoveKickboxing.com or More info 419-931-6435. Hot Kettlebells – 10:30-11:30am. A 60-minute total body workout that will tone muscles and burn fat. Be ready to sweat and get fit! Please bring water bottle. $13/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. Yoga at Fleetwood’s – 11am-12pm. Fleetwood’s Tap Room is hosting yoga classes on Saturday’s throughout the summer at Hensville Park. They will be open for lunch following the class offering great food and 48 craft beers on tap! Free class. Fleetwood’s Tap Room, 28 N St. Clair Street, Toledo OH. More Info HensvilleToledo.com/Events. Reiki Share – (3rd Sat. of every month). Starts 11:30am. Open to Reiki practitioners of all levels. Free. Asherah’s Garden, Holistic Boutique, 315 N Grove St, Bowling Green OH. Call 419-354-8408 for info.
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