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ow much do you know about how the food you eat impacts your overall health? With years of Natural Awakenings’ expert nutrition education working to our advantage, by this time we all know we should eat more fruits and vegetables each day and avoid processed food products, aka Frankenfoods, at all costs. We’re also likely aware that the traditional table sugar many of us grew up with drives up blood pressure, with the excess stored as body fat. I've been reading up on the subject and watching documentaries to learn more about how food choices play a vital role in our health and how the right foods can help ward off and heal diseases like cancer, diabetes and autoimmune conditions. I’m happy to report that my recent food choices show marked improvement as I’ve give up all processed foods, fast foods and soda pop and limited overall sugar intake to 23 grams a day. Sometimes it’s oh-so-tempting just to satisfy learned appetites. It calls for discipline, but I’ve also discovered that if I’m eating tasty nutritious foods, I’m not hungry for junk food. Hooray! Like diabetics that need to pay attention to what they eat every day, we should all be similarly diligent to reap amazing benefits in energy, health and feeling better about life. Educating ourselves is key. Linda Sechrist’s November feature article “Preventing, Reversing and Managing Diabetes Naturally,” gives us all, whether we have diabetes are or pre-diabetic or not, a good guideline on where to start in being aware of good maintenance practices for mind and body. To smart choices,
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icensed Professional Counselor Erin Wiley, owner of The Willow Center, will be the featured speaker at the third annual Heartbeat of Toledo Dine & Dash Women's Event December 8 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg. Wiley believes that an inability to say no is a huge reason why so many women are feeling stressed, overcommitted and overwhelmed. Doors open at 10 a.m. for shopping and bidding on silent auction and raffle items. There will be lunch and the speaker from noon to 1 p.m. After that, attendees that wish to do so can continue shopping with vendors. Heartbeat is a pregnancy help center offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal and parenting classes, and emergency assistance. Admission is $35; sponsored reserved tables of 10 are available for $500. Attendees are encouraged to help support Heartbeat's mission by bringing a pack of diapers or other baby item. Location: 6165 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. To make a reservation, call 419-241-9131 or visit HeartbeatOfToledo.org.
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he area’s longest-running thanksgiving day tradition, the Eastside Turkey Trot, will be run on November 23, sponsored by Second Sole and the Eastern Community YMCA. Registration opens at 7: 30 a.m. and the 5K Race and Walk begins at 9 a.m. There will be free parking, shuttle bus service, heated wait areas, awards, prizes, costume contests, showers, shirts, discounts at local merchants and refreshments. Fee is $20, call Second Sole at 419-931-8484 for details. Location: Eastern Community YMCA, 2960 Pickle Rd., Oregon, Ohio.
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idows Empowered Strengthened and I, Inc., a sisterhood that loves, educates and empowers widows through hard times, is holding an open house from 1 to 3 p.m., November 11, at the Toledo Public Library, King Branch. They support one another as they go through the grieving process and hold regularly scheduled meetings from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month, usually at the Reynolds Corners Library on Dorr Street, just east of Reynolds Road. Members spend time getting to know each other by engaging in "icebreakers" and other fun activities while enjoying refreshments and planning group outings like bowling, museum visits, dinner, movies or cookouts and discussing volunteer opportunities. Sometimes there are guest speakers and others that stop by to enlighten the group. Admission is always free. Location: 3900 King Rd., Sylvania. For more information, call 419-359-4001 or visit WidowsEmpowered.com.
Holiday meal traditions that kick off with a Thanksgiving turkey and continue through festive meals for New Year’s can produce lots of cooking oil and grease waste. Following proper disposal procedures protects both the environment and home plumbing. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that vegetable oils and animal fats share common physical properties and create similar environmental effects as petroleum spills, including coating and suffocating animals and plants; polluting food supplies and habitats; fouling shorelines; and clogging water treatment plants. Cooking oil and kitchen grease is the number one cause of stopped-up sewer pipes, according to Earth 911. Grease sticks to the lining of plumbing pipes in small particles, which catch onto each other and accumulate until the growing mass can block and backup sewage lines, leading to a nasty mess and sometimes costly repairs. This potential problem can be avoided simply and easily.
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n For small amounts of kitchen grease such as lard, shortening or tallow that inevitably go down the drain, flush with cold water so that it solidifies, making it less likely to stick to pipes. n Freeze small amounts of used cooking fats, oils and grease in a container like a used coffee can with a tight-sealing lid, then place it in the trash. n Larger and unfrozen quantities of used cooking oil may be taken to an area recycling center for proper disposal year-round. No special container is required and the liquid is emptied from the consumer’s container onsite. Don’t combine the contents with anything else, so it can be repurposed by vendors that collect it from the centers.
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cientists from the Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, both in Tehran, Iran, investigated the impact on leading diseases of regularly eating onion and garlic (both belonging to the genus Allium). Using data from more than 12,000 people for an average of six years, researchers assessed their onion and garlic consumption using a food frequency questionnaire and compared those measurements with blood pressure and incidences of both cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease. The scientists discovered the subjects that ate more onion and garlic regularly had risk reductions of 64 percent in cardiovascular disease, 32 percent in chronic kidney disease and 25 percent in hypertension compared to those that ate less of them.
TEETOTALERS ENJOY LESS HEART DISEASE In a meta-analysis of 45 research studies covering thousands of subjects led by Canada’s University of Victoria, in British Columbia, researchers found that former and occasional drinkers have a 45 percent increased risk of heart disease than nondrinkers. This discovery contradicts the widely held belief that occasional alcohol consumption reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.
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esearchers from the Tokyo Dental College, in Japan, have discovered a link between excessive overtime work and oral health by comparing overtime hours worked per month with the rate of untreated tooth decay. Of 951 financial workers studied, 13 percent of the men with no overtime hours reported tooth decay, while 19 percent of those working up to 45 hours of overtime per month did. This increased to 27 percent for those working 45 to 80 extra hours per month and exceeded 31 percent for those logging more than 80. Workers with the most overtime hours were more likely to list “too busy with work” as their reason for leaving decayed teeth untreated. The results came after adjusting for differences in age, education, smoking, snacking, dental visits and oral hygiene.
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esearchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, have found that aerobic exercise increases overall brain volume and gray matter, and helps improve brain function. Thirty-five adults with mild cognitive impairment were split into an aerobic group and a stretching group. The aerobic group participated in moderate-tovigorous exercise four times per week for six months, while the others did stretching exercises at the same rate. The researchers used magnetic resolution imaging with each participant at the beginning of the study and after six months to determine potential changes in the brain. They found that both groups showed volume increases in gray matter regions linked to short-term memory, but the aerobic group displayed a larger preservation of overall brain volume. They also had greater improvements in cognitive function.
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Black Cumin Oil Helps Control Asthma
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igella sativa oil (NSO), commonly called black cumin, is used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions. Researchers from University College London, in the UK, and King Abdulaziz University, in Saudi Arabia, studied the impact of this oil on patients with asthma. Scientists divided 80 asthmatics into two groups of 40. One group was treated with 500 milligrams of NSO twice a day for four weeks. The other was given a placebo. The researchers used an asthma control score to measure improvement, along with pulmonary function testing and the level of blood eosinophils, disease-fighting white blood cells that indicate inflammation and allergic reaction. The researchers found normal eosinophil levels and significant improvement in the average asthma control test score for those in the NSO group, plus improved pulmonary function, compared to the placebo group.
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cientists from the Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, in Japan, examined the impact of a combination of acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine on the rate of delirium in cardiovascular patients admitted into an intensive care unit. Of the 59 patients studied, 29 were treated with conventional care and 30 were given the same care, plus herbal medicine three times a day and acupuncture once a day. In the treatment group, incidental rates of delirium were 6.6 percent, significantly lower than the 37.9 percent rate found in the control group. This group also required fewer sedative drugs traditionally used to combat aggressive behavior in delirious patients.
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Monsanto’s toxic Roundup herbicide glyphosate has been found in all 10 California vintages tested, including organic wines. While glyphosate isn’t sprayed directly onto grapes because it would kill the vines, it’s often used to spray the ground in the vineyard to be absorbed via the roots. Sometimes, glyphosate drifts from conventional vineyards into nearby organic and biodynamic vineyards. Other times, the toxin remains in the soil after a conventional farm has been converted to organic; the chemical may persist onsite for more than 20 years. Glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic. Designed to kill bacteria, it harms both soils and human health, and has been cited as a human carcinogen by the World Health Organization.
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In a major marker of renewable growth, sources of energy that includes wind, solar, hydro and wood pellet burning briefly generated more electricity—50.7 percent—than coal and gas in Great Britain for the first time on June 7. When nuclear sources are added, the number increased to 72.1 percent. Records for wind power are also being set across Northern Europe.
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Sweden Dumps its Dumps Landfills generate environmental problems such as the greenhouse gas methane that warms the atmosphere and toxic chemicals from household cleaning products that pollute soil and groundwater. Installations are smelly, noisy and can breed disease-transmitting vermin, as well as harm wildlife. Recycling helps cut the volume of waste, but the bulk of all trash continues to fill these dumps. Sweden produces about the same amount of waste as other European nations, but less than 1 percent of its household refuse ends up in landfills. Thirty-two waste-to-energy (WTE) plants that have been operating across the country for years incinerate more than 2 million tons of trash annually—almost 50 percent of all waste. The country still recycles, but anything else normally ends up in the WTE incinerators, creating steam to generate electricity distributed on the grid. This system heats close to a million homes and powers more than a quarter-million, thus reducing Sweden’s reliance on fossil fuels. Sweden also helps to clean up other countries in the European Union by importing their trash and burning it. Because specific products contain materials that cannot be recycled or incinerated, some landfills are still necessary.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping doctors and scientists worldwide do their jobs better. In wildlife preservation, many researchers want to know how many animals there are and where they live, but Tanya Berger-Wolf, a professor of computer science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, states, “Scientists do not have the capacity to do this, and there are not enough GPS collars or satellite tracks in the world.” At AI-driven Wildbook.org, photos are uploaded by experts and the public and analyzed for species, age and even gender. One massive Kenyan study in 2015 prompted officials to alter their lion management program. Also, the locations of stranded victims of floods, earthquakes or other disasters can be determined via computer programmers writing basic algorithms that examine extensive footage. In flooded areas, AI technology can also find debris that harbors trapped people. AI techniques can even monitor social media sites to find out more about missing people and disasters.
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Humpback whales are famous for their prodigious leaps from the water. A recent paper published in Marine Mammal Science proposes that breaching the surface and making a big splash serves as an acoustic telegram to communicate with far-off pods. The phenomenon may be compared to a distant drumbeat, which probably carries farther than the whales’ signature songs. Former University of Queensland marine biologist Ailbhe S. Kavanagh, Ph.D., and her colleagues observed 76 humpback groups off the coast of Australia for 200 hours between 2010 and 2011 and found that breaching is much more common when pods are at least 2.5 miles apart, with more local slapping of fins and flukes when fellow whales are nearby.
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Birds Die Flying Into Reflective Glass One night earlier this year, nearly 400 birds migrating north from Central and South America died in the midst of a storm from slamming into the 23-story American National Insurance Company skyscraper in Galveston, Texas. Among the victims were Nashville warblers, yellow warblers and ovenbirds. The American Bird Conservancy estimates as many as 1 billion birds die annually from colliding with glass in the U.S. as they see and therefore fly into the reflection of landscapes and the sky or inside vegetation. The exterior of the Galveston building, previously lit by large floodlights, is now illuminated only by green lights on its top level for air travel safety considerations. Other widely available means to protect birds include products to make residential and commercial windows less attractive to them. Specially placed tape or mullions creating stripes or patterns can help birds identify glass and avoid deadly crashes. Awnings, shutters and outside screens can also reduce bird collisions with buildings.
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Black Friday Alternative This year, all REI outdoor outfitter stores will close on Black Friday and join hundreds of national and local organizations and like-minded brands to ask, “Will You Go Out with Us?” For the third year, the REI #OptOutside initiative will mobilize Americans to firmly establish a new tradition of choosing trails over sales on Black Friday, including camping under the stars instead of camping out at malls. For helpful ideas, visit rei.com/ opt-outside.
Conventional street lights collectively emit more than 100 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. The city of Las Vegas, a leader in municipal sustainability, has contracted with EnGoPlanet, a New York City clean tech startup, to install the world’s first Smart Street Lights powered by pedestrians’ footsteps via kinetic energy pads and solar energy. When someone steps on a kinetic tile, energy is created and goes directly to a battery. Petar Mirovic, CEO of EnGoPlanet, says, “Clean and free energy is all around us. Urban cities have to build the smart infrastructures of tomorrow that will be able to harvest all of that energy. This project is a small but important step in that direction.” Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman says, “Through our LEED-certified buildings, solar projects, water reclamation, alternativefueled vehicles and sustainable streetlights, Las Vegas continues to lead the way.” The company also cites Smart Street Light projects in Chicago, Detroit, Auburn Hills (Michigan), Asbury Park (New Jersey) and at stadiums such as the MercedesBenz Superdome, in New Orleans. View an illustrative video at Tinyurl. com/SmartStreetLights.
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issa Rankin wears many hats: physician, mystic, author, artist, speaker and blogger. What unites her many pursuits is a passion for helping people optimize their health and understand how science and spirituality converge toward that goal. A former obstetrician and gynecologist, Rankin is the founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, in San Francisco, which trains doctors in mindbody-spirit medicine. She’s authored six books to date, including the bestseller Mind over Medicine, The Fear Cure and The Anatomy of a Calling. She lives in California’s Marin County and blogs at LissaRankin.com.
What common signs indicate that fear is affecting our health? When people are sick, there is almost always an element of fear. Many of us have “ridden shotgun” at one time or another with a health diagnosis, and that’s scary, so even if it’s not predisposing the illness itself, it can stimulate fear. Studies from institutions such as the Harvard School of Public Health and Carnegie Mellon University have discovered strong correlations between fear, stress and anxiety and health issues. When fear is predisposing us to illness, addressing the root cause of the issue is preventive medicine. 10
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Whether triggered by something trivial or real, fear activates the “fight-or-flight” stress response in the brain. The body has natural self-healing mechanisms, but these only operate when our nervous system is relaxed, so effectively dealing with fear is foundationally critical to wellness.
How can we distinguish between true and false fear? True fear is an actual threat to physical survival, like being approached by someone wielding a gun. However, most fear is generated by a story we make up in our minds. Our wild imaginations, the source of beautiful creativity, can be a destructive force, too, as we envision all kinds of worst-case scenarios, most of which will not come true. Modern-day humans average more than 50 stress responses a day, which indicates we’re way off track in our relationship to fear. The mind constantly strategizes how to get what it wants and avoid what it doesn’t. A spiritual practice can help interrupt the “monkey mind” constantly ruminating on what could go wrong. Paying attention to fear around practical issues like not being able to pay bills is helpful because it can keep us from being reckless, such as buying an unneeded luxury item although our mortgage payment looms. But letting false fear prevent us from following a
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dream, ending an unhealthy relationship or leaving a toxic job can predispose us to illness. Fear is the emotional equivalent of pain in the body. Attend to it when it arises; try to understand what it is telling you and see what’s in need of healing.
What are some effective ways to defang false fear? Ultimately, we need to come into the right relationship with uncertainty; it’s the gateway to possibility. People often think that fear provides protection, when our intuition, which typically requires a relaxed state of mind, is a far more effective protector. There have been studies about doctors following their hunches to a patient’s underlying condition, leading to life-saving diagnoses.
How can we cultivate courage, curiosity and resilience, rather than feed our fears? Cultivating a spiritual practice such as mindfulness helps put a pause between a feeling like fear and the reaction that might ensue. You learn to sit with uncomfortable feelings and recognize the story you are spinning in your mind about what’s happening. It also means letting go of expectations when things don’t go as planned. Fear is my cue to activate a practice of surrender; to turn something over to the universe. I will also ask for help to calm my heart and let go of attachments. For me, this life-changing practice means I now trust the mystery more than my mind. I trust the unknown more than science and logic. The latter may be useful tools when doing taxes or a research paper, but I don’t trust them to be the best navigation system of my life or help me in a crisis. Psychology isn’t enough to address fear, which comes with the territory if you think that we are just flesh robots programmed to maximize self-interest, alone in a hostile universe. Once you learn to see the possibilities and hand over the wheel to a greater, benign organizing intelligence, something unwinds in the nervous system and we relax into the wonder of mystery. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
Ohio, author of Kindness is Contagious, observes, “We are literally created to be kind; it’s well known that feel-good endorphins are released when we do an act of kindness. I think we often hold back because we predetermine that our resources are limited. Know your talents and gifts, and build your acts of kindness accordingly.”
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Ways to Focus on What Really Matters by Marlaina Donato
Thanksgiving inspires a season of appreciation for what sustains us and gives meaning to life.
Share Good Food “I think true sustenance is when our hunger for connection and belonging meet,” says Sarah Ban Breathnach, the Los Angeles author of The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude. “When my daughter was small, we would purchase a complete Thanksgiving dinner for the local food pantry when we shopped for our own, saying, ‘One for us, one for them.’” Nourishment of our emotional and spiritual selves often begins with choosing simple, whole food. Rocco DiSpirito, a New York City celebrity chef and author of Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious, reminds us, “Eat real food! Return to the basics of eating what’s produced by Mother Nature. You’ll become a better partner, parent and person.” Cooking is more enjoyable when shared; beyond partaking together, partnering in meal preparation is a fun way to nurture bonds with others any time of the year.
Bangor, Pennsylvania, has opened her doors for intimate community events through the years. “My former home, a converted church, was a perfect space for organizing and a way to give back,” says Caldara, who has hosted gatherings on local environmental issues, music performances, literary nights and annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. Small living spaces can be just as welcoming and facilitate simple conversation, a valuable gesture. “The art of listening is such a beautiful, but rare act of kindness. I love technology, but there’s no denying that our devices have made us poor listeners,” says Michael J. Chase, of southern Maine, the founder of The Kindness Center, whose books include Am I Being Kind and Off: A Memoir of Darkness, a Manual of Hope. Each month, Chase makes it a point to visit friends and send some handwritten notes instead of using social media.
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n Revive a traditional weekly or monthly dinner with family or friends. n Whip up and enjoy a healthy dinner or dessert with someone not seen in a while. n Organize a healthy potluck using local ingredients and encourage invitees to bring someone that’s new to the group. n Choose a healthier version of a holiday favorite and print out the recipe for everyone at the event. n Fill a holiday basket with yummy and colorful edibles and drop it off at a local business or library to express appreciation. n Seek reconciliation by initiating a conversation with someone that may have been hurtful. n Explore ThePeoplesSupper.org to join or host a dinner to make new friends.
Offer Some Time n Offer to help clean up a friend’s yard or organize a closet or room in their house. n Host a children’s art party and donate their works to a local facility or shelter. n If in possession of a holistic, artful or practical skill, gift it. n Bring a pot of homemade soup to a friend or neighbor that’s under the weather. n Find ideas for random acts of kindness at Kindness.org.
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Preventing, Reversing and Managing Diabetes Naturally by Linda Sechrist
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ore health practitioners today are recognizing both the mind-body connection, as well as energetic and metaphysical insights into preventing and reversing illnesses. As a result, those facing diabetes and other health challenges are accessing contemporary resources such as Louise L. Hay’s explanation of the emotional roots of disease in You Can Heal Your Life, and the medical science and natural methods explained by health researcher and author Gary Null, Ph.D., in No More Diabetes: A Complete Guide to Preventing, Treating, and Overcoming Diabetes. Applying a “both” rather than an “either” approach illuminates the importance of recognizing the ways our thoughts, emotions and lifestyle choices can impact chronic illness and long-term health.
Two Perspectives
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Hay suggests that this metabolic disorder may be rooted in a feeling of being deprived of life’s sweetness and longing for what might have been, accompanied by a great need to control deep sorrow. Such chronic unease can show up as Type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes; Type 2, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes; latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), a slowly progressing variation of Type 1; or gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy.
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Eavesdropping on our repetitive inner mind chatter and observing its impact on outer experiences can reveal faulty thinking that disrupts the mindbody connection. Hay, a firm believer in the power of affirmations to send a message to the subconscious mind, recommends them to aid healing. For diabetes, she suggests, “This moment is filled with joy. I now choose to experience the sweetness of today.” Null cites medical evidence that explains how the physical causes of diabetes are related to the pancreatic production of the hormone insulin and the body’s use of it, together with rollercoaster blood sugar levels determined by food selections, stress, sleeplessness, insufficient rest and lack of exercise. His approach for preventing, reversing or managing this debilitating condition is to raise awareness of the physical, behavioral and mental causes that lead to its emergence, and making healthy lifestyle choices that regulate blood sugar levels.
Naturally Control Blood Sugar
Glucose, the human body’s key source of cellular energy, is the end product of the digestive system breaking down carbohydrates, proteins and fats for absorption in the intestines. From there, it passes into the bloodstream. Glucose also supplies energy for the brain. Normal blood glucose levels vary throughout the day. For healthy individuals, a fasting blood sugar level upon awakening is less than 100 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dl) of blood. Before meals, normal levels are 70 to 99 mg/dl; otherwise, 100 to 125. Consistent readings above 126 indicate that lifestyle changes are needed to avoid eventual progression into full Type 2 diabetes. When there’s an inability to efficiently transport glucose from the blood into cells, cells don’t receive the energy they need to function properly. “Elevated glucose levels contribute to blood vessel damage, high blood pressure and inflammation among other issues. High glucose causes insulin levels to spike in an effort to draw the glucose into cells. This stresses the pancreas and causes a sugar crash, called hypoglycemia, which can lead individuals to make impulsive, poor food choices,” advises Marcy
Kirshenbaum, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and owner of Enhance Nutrition, in Northbrook, Illinois. She notes, “Elevated sugar and insulin levels raise triglycerides, a fat that circulates in the blood, and cholesterol, specifically the LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels. Triglycerides and cholesterol are important measures of heart health. Triglyceride levels of 150 mg/dl in fasting blood is a risk factor for a stroke or heart attack.”
Early Heads-Up
According to the American Diabetes Association, 8.1 million of the 29.1 million individuals diagnosed with diabetes were previously unaware of any early symptoms such as dry mouth, excessive thirst, frequent urination, constant hunger (even after meals), unusual weight gain or loss and lack of energy. “Many individuals only learn of their condition from a doctor-ordered routine blood test such as the A1C glycated hemoglobin procedure, which reads blood sugar levels over a three-month period,” advises Dr. Nancy Iankowitz, a boardcertified family nurse practitioner and founding director of Holistic and Integra-
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tive Healing, in Holmes, New York. Individuals that consume large amounts of simple carbohydrates and sugars, are overweight or are exceedingly sedentary and eat unhealthy processed foods, have a higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Iankowitz’s effective, patientcentered practice follows a practical, four-month healing plan that includes tracking foods, moods, blood pressure, sleeping habits and exercise, all necessary to manage or reverse Type 2 diabetes.
Effective Diet Choices
Making the highest-impact food choices is critical in the earliest stages of diabetes. That’s why nutritionist and holistic integrative health practitioner Saskia Kleinert, an independent practitioner who also serves as director of the Emeryville Health & Wellness Center, in California, helps patients integrate dietary changes into everyday life. “Patient education includes the necessity of eating low-glycemic index foods and reducing blood glucose levels, while increasing healthy fats with nuts, avocado and olive oil,” advises Kleinert. She notes that antioxidant-rich plant foods are another key component of an effective dietary plan for all age groups. The role of exercise is also vital for those needing to reverse pre-diabetes or managing diabetes aided by insulin injections. “Exercise increases the muscle cell’s demand for glucose, moving it out of the blood into muscle cells that use it as fuel, and so lowering insulin levels,” explains Jamie Coughlan, a naturopathic doctor who practices in Pleasanton and Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Angelo Baccellieri, owner of Westchester Wellness Medicine, in Harrison, New York, introduces patients to intermittent fasting, an eating pattern that helps treat insulin resistance and control blood sugar. “The concept is predicated on going 14 to 16 hours without food, replicating how our primitive ancestors ate. They feasted when food was available and fasted during famines, sometimes going several days without eating,” advises Baccellieri, who notes that intermittent fasting can be done one day a week. 14
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explain a home-based version of the 12-week Why WAIT (Weight Achievement and Intensive Treatment) program offered at the Joslin Diabetes Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, in Boston. WAIT allows participants to reach their weight and blood glucose goals, along with improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and liver and kidney function. The program’s success is due to doable increases in exercising that put greater emphasis on strengthening muscles; effective ways to change bad habits; successful portion control; healthy alternatives to favorite foods; carbohydrate counting; and meals composed of the right balance of complex carbohydrates and antioxidantrich plant foods, protein and fat, all to achieve optimum body weight and diabetes control.
No Quick Fix “Our biochemistry actually does very well with this approach, which isn’t hard to do when your last meal is at 7 p.m. and you skip breakfast and delay lunch the next day until 1 p.m. You can drink water with lemon, teas and black coffee throughout. By 1 p.m., the body has been 18 hours without protein and carbohydrates, allowing insulin levels to remain at a low level. Excess insulin from too much sugar shifts the body into a storage mode. Having no sugar stores available, the body can then switch into a ketogenic state that allows the body to burn fat for fuel,” explains Baccellieri. Herbs such as turmeric reduce inflammation. Berberine can help cells use glucose efficiently. Supplements such as vitamin C, B-complex, resveratrol and pycnogenol (pine bark extract) can raise antioxidant levels, in which most pre-diabetic and diabetic individuals are deficient, according to a study published in PubMed. Cautious health professionals tailor supplement recommendations to each patient.
Helpful Weight Loss
In The Diabetes Breakthrough, based on a scientifically tested way to reverse diabetes through weight loss, Dr. Osama Hamdy and Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D.,
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Restoration of health begins with the most important lifestyle changes. n Replace processed and sugary foods in meals and snacks with nutrient dense, whole foods. n Determine possible food sensitivities with an elimination diet. n Eat some protein with every meal. n Eliminate environmental toxins. n Perform some form of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training at least three to five times a week. n Add stress-relieving practices such as yoga, tai chi or qigong. According to Hamdy, “On average, diabetes has the potential to rob you of more than 12 years of life, while dramatically reducing the quality of life for more than 20 years through chronic pain, loss of mobility, blindness, chronic dialysis and heart disease.” Such serious consequences also include stroke, hearing impairment and Alzheimer’s, he adds. All provide good reasons to live responsibly every day, cherishing longterm goals of laying claim to the best possible health. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.
house. Operating like a conventional heat pump, it needs less than half as much energy—just one kilowatt-hour of electricity—to produce 12,000 BTU (British thermal units, a standard energy measure). Its efficiency is double that of the best air conditioner and 50 percent superior to the best natural gas furnace, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Planet-friendly geothermal energy emits no pollution and reduces the need for fossil fuels.
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Pumped Up About Geothermal Homeowners Like its Eco-Friendly Cost Savings by Jim Motavalli
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t’s an uncertain time for home-based geothermal heating and cooling, which has been increasing for years. The good news is that the cost of the technology is down and its efficiency is up. Yet a helpful 30 percent federal income tax credit inaugurated in 2009 disappeared in 2017 and may not get renewed anytime soon, even though H.R. 1090, a bill aimed at restoring the credit, has had strong support in Congress, led by New York Republican Congressman Tom Reed. While ideal spots for tapping into Earth’s energy are where tectonic plates meet and move, such as along the U.S. West Coast and in Alaska, it’s a misperception that it’s only possible in corresponding states. Anyone in the U.S. can use a geothermal heat pump, which works by accessing the constant 50-degree temperature just below the Earth’s surface. Iceland is equipped to get 50 percent of its energy from geothermal. Other countries now accessing it for at least 15 percent of their energy include Costa Rica, El Salvador, Kenya and the Philippines.
How It Works The systems work by moving water through plastic pipes sunk into the ground, and using a heat exchanger to warm or cool refrigerant that then circulates throughout the
While they can cost $20,000 to $25,000 for an averagesized home, the systems are long-lasting; most provide a 10-year or longer warranty, based on having few moving parts that may break. The above-ground compressor and pump have a 20-year life expectancy and the expensive underground piping system should last a lifetime, says Brian Clark Howard, a National Geographic editor and co-author of Geothermal HVAC [heating, ventilation and air conditioning]. “Once the wells are dug and the loops are in, you’ll probably never have to revisit them.” According to Ryan Dougherty, chief operating officer of the Geothermal Exchange Organization, which represents manufacturers and installers, a typical home system costs approximately $24,000 installed, including the ground heat exchanger and all necessary ductwork. Renewable energy often makes sense without subsidies. Dougherty still sees geothermal as a good deal for homeowners, with a payback period of seven to 10 years. Dale Binkley of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, installed his home’s geothermal heat pump in 2006, before the 30 percent federal tax credit took effect. His out-of-pocket cost was $23,522, with a small federal credit and modest rebate from the local utility. Binkley is pleased. “The system is easy to maintain, cost efficient, and works well. It heats and cools better than I thought it would,” he says. Binkley saved $1,000 on his heating and cooling bill the first year, a savings he continues to enjoy every year.
Added Benefits “You’ll gain outstanding temperature and humidity control, plus a better running, more-efficient HVAC system,” Howard says. “Installing geothermal will also increase property values.” Institutional customers reap comparable benefits. As a tax-exempt entity, the Cozy Green Library, in Darien, Connecticut, uses geothermal heating and cooling, along with energy-efficient computers, LED light bulbs and storm water biofiltration, Carefully evaluating options allows homeowners and commercial landlords to make an informed decision about tapping into Earth’s free energy. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com. natural awakenings
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Four Categories, Many Variations “Different types of stretches access different muscles and different types of flexibility, but together, can benefit everyone,” says Wegman. There are many ways to stretch, but knowing what to do and when to do it can be key to optimum results and injury prevention. Warming up to different types of stretches can be a little daunting, but the basic four (sometimes combined in terminology) are passive, static, active and dynamic. In the past, ballistic stretching was common and included potentially harmful bouncing techniques, but today dynamic stretching has become a favorite among trainers, consisting of specific, controlled movements that prepare the body for the demands of both engaging in sports and an average workout. “Stretches can be confusing, so as a rule of thumb, I suggest dynamic stretching for any workout that involves movement and passive stretching for cooling down after a workout to release the muscles,” says Chabut. Stretching also plays an important role in yoga, which generally complements different stretches by adding a mind-body connection. “Breath is the key difference between yoga and regular stretching,” notes Chabut.
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hether working out at the gym or taking to the trails, stretching is sometimes an overlooked asset to any exercise regimen. Eliminating stretches or not doing them properly increases the risk of injury and deprives muscles of what they need for optimum performance. “Just because you are in shape doesn’t always mean you have good flexibility,” notes LaReine Chabut, a Los Angeles fitness expert and author of Stretching for Dummies. “If you do plenty of strength training and cardio, but you don’t do any stretching, you’re creating an imbalance in your body. Flexibility plays a big part in overall fitness.” Loosening up correctly not only fosters flexibility, but also improves muscle endurance and coordination. “Everyone should be stretching, especially as you age, to maintain range of motion and balance,” advises fitness trainer Ben Wegman, of The Fhitting Room, in New York City. “A personal workout regime can be enhanced with stretching, which also increases mobility, improves posture and performance, and reduces stress levels.”
“The use of breath allows you to get deeper into the muscle. Yoga also places particular emphasis on core muscles: the abdominals, lower back and spinal muscles. Through focus and deep breathing, yoga allows you to move beyond stretching into a deeper physical experience that both strengthens and focuses your body.”
Injury Prevention and Recovery
Nancy Whelan, a physical therapist and owner of The Physical Therapy Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, emphasizes the importance of proper technique for clients to avoid further injury, especially individuals that had a torn Achilles tendon. “Stretching is important when doing any exercise, and especially important following surgery or injury, because the body’s reaction to either one is to contract, which can cause secondary problems,” explains Whelan. “I think the body has an intelligence we must listen to. We must acknowledge our limitations and the signals our body sends us to let us know that something is harmful or painful,” she notes. “When you take responsibility to take care of your body, it will take care of you.” For injury prevention, dynamic stretching offers many benefits. “It’s the best because it ensures that all major joints have full range of motion and suf-
ficient muscle length,” says Wegman. She advises never to stretch an injured muscle or stretch too forcefully. “Introduce low-intensity stretching back into a regime only under a doctor’s supervision,” she cautions.
Daily Moderation
For Chabut, moderation is everything. “Gently warm up the body before moving into deeper stretches. Build heat in the muscles slowly to avoid potential injury,” she advises. Proper stretching is beneficial, but not doing so can foster bad habits and cause muscle or tendon tears. “Stretching cold muscles or using improper techniques such as bouncing when holding a stretch position are common mistakes,” observes Whelan. Stretching doesn’t have to be reserved for workouts, and with a little discipline, its benefits can easily be attained at home or the office. “Take 10 minutes during your favorite TV program and perform a couple of stretches,” suggests Wegman. “Make it a point to get up every half-hour and stretch for five minutes before resuming work. If you aren’t being pushed or pushing yourself, you won’t see results or make improvements. If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
Stretching Guide at a Glance
Benefit: Increases flexibility in the muscles being stretched and increases strength in the opposing muscles.
STATIC What it is: Hold a stretch in a challenging, but not painful position, for 10 to 30 seconds until feeling discomfort; once this is felt, the muscle then releases and relaxes.
PASSIVE What it is: Employ an outside force such as a stretching device, strap or another’s body weight such as a trainer, physical therapist or massage therapist, which assists the stretch while the individual remains passive. The targeted muscles are not actively engaged. Examples include postworkout stretches applying pressure with a body part, towel or other prop or piece of equipment.
Benefit: Improves flexibility. ACTIVE (aka Static Active) What it is: Engage and contract the muscle group opposite the one being stretched to initiate the stretch; repeat. Many yoga poses are examples of active stretching.
Benefit: Increases range of motion, decreases muscle tension (spasm)
Helpful Resources BOOKS Dynamic Stretching: The Revolutionary New Warm-Up Method to Improve Power, Performance and Range of Motion, by Mark Kovacs Dynamic Stretching vs. Static Stretching and Their Benefits, by Jack Cascio Exercise Balls for Dummies (including safe stretches for pregnant woman) and Stretching for Dummies, both by LeReine Chabut Stretching: 20 Simple Stretching Techniques to Relieve Pain and Increase Flexibility, by Neb Notliar ONLINE VIDEOS BlackBeltWiki.com/stretching (range of stretches specific to martial arts styles and body parts) DoYogaWithMe.com/yoga-beginners (free yoga videos for all levels) ElderGym.com/elderly-flexibility (highly detailed instruction tailored to seniors) Essentrics.com/media.html (videos from the PBS series Classical Stretch) StretchCoach.com/resources/ stretching-videos (instruction specific to sports and muscle groups) StudioSweatOnDemand.com/classes/ feature/good-for-beginners (select stretching videos) and reduces post-workout soreness and fatigue. DYNAMIC What it is: Use controlled, gradual movements and stretches that involve repeated range of motion moves, especially in relation to a specific activity or sport that will follow the warm-up. Benefit: Prepares the body for activity and warms the muscles; especially advantageous after static stretches. Builds strength. Primary sources: Fitness Science; Scott White, a power trainer in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Discover the Benefits of Quiet at a Silent Retreat by April Thompson
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ndividuals seeking to escape life’s ceaseless distractions, deepen their personal spiritual practice, enhance well-being and gain fresh perspective, are patronizing silent retreats in rising numbers. “Retreats are a special opportunity to enter a healing space where your natural energy, insight, intelligence and wisdom can arise,” says Linda Mary Peacock, known as Thanissara, a former Buddhist nun, cofounder of South Africa’s Dharmagiri Hermitage and Outreach and a retreat leader at the Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center, in Woodacre, California. Sheila Russ, of Richmond, Virginia, has participated in several retreats with silent components, hosted by spiritual traditions spanning Baptist to Benedictine. “People of different faiths all have the same need to reach inside and listen. If we don’t slow down and get quiet, we can’t hear what’s going on with us,” says Russ. “Spending time in contemplation is cleansing and freeing; I feel like mentally and spiritually I can breathe.”
Scientific Support
Attaining heightened well-being after a retreat may have a neurological basis, according to research from Thomas Jefferson University’s Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, in Philadelphia. Silent retreats appear to raise the brain’s levels of mood-boosting chemicals, according to Dr. Andrew Newberg, director of research there. Newberg’s team tested the brains of 18
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est, as the energy is roaring within. It should be a joyous practice.” Yet retreats aren’t a cakewalk. Los Angeles author and mindfulness facilitator Jennifer Howd chronicles the challenges of her first nine-day silent retreat in Joshua Tree, California, in her memoir Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk. Seven retreats later, Howd says that although the journey isn’t always easy, she always gains insights about herself and the nature of the mind.
Choosing a Retreat
Retreat leaders caution that while it’s good to jettison expectations and approach the experience with an open mind, choose a retreat that fits individual needs. The level of personal attention at retreats can vary greatly, remarks Thanissara. “Some may host 100 or more people, relying largely on taped instruction without much interaction with retreat participants before and one week group leaders. A small group might be after an Ignatian-based retreat, finding better for a first retreat,” she suggests. significant changes in their serotonin Thanissara recommends an upfront and dopamine systems. “Whether review of instructor credentials and through prayers, walks or meditations, starting with a weekend retreat before the single-minded ritualistic aspect of embarking on one of longer duration. retreats seems to predispose the brain for Regardless of length, retreats aren’t peak spiritual experience,” he observes. always for everyone. “If you’re going through emotional or psychological What to Expect difficulties, it’s best to discuss your Formats vary, but most silent retreats circumstances with a teacher at the entail extended periods of sitting mediretreat center before deciding to attend. tation or prayer, often alternating with If you’re in therapy, talk with your therawalking meditation or other mindful pist,” counsels DiCapua. movement. Some may also entail a work detail, like sweeping the meditaRetreat Back to Everyday Life tion hall or helping prepare meals. Afterwards, ease back into the daily “Work tasks help bring mindfulroutine; don’t rush back into old patness into everyday life,” says Chas Diterns of media and food consumption, Capua, a resident teacher for the Insight recommends Howd. “Try to build-in a Meditation Society’s flagship retreat day or two of down time. You may still center in Barre, Massachusetts, who be processing things emotionally.” has led silent retreats teaching Buddhist DiCapua suggests finding a local practices for 20 years. “The community community of a kindred practice to aspect is equally important; being surkeep the momentum going, and not exrounded by people that support your pect to keep it up as earnestly at home spiritual practice can encourage you on as at the retreat. Attending daylong what can be a lonely path.” maintenance retreats on Saturdays or Silence doesn’t mean being static Sundays can also help sustain indiand somber or not thinking, counsels vidual practice. Above all, “Appreciate David Harshada Wagner, of Ojai, yourself for having thought to go on California, whose meditation retreats a retreat and follow it through,” says draw from the Indian mystical tradiDiCapua. “It can be a radical thing.” tions of yoga, vedanta and tantra. “Silence is more than the absence of Connect with freelance writer April talking; it’s a powerful energy,” says Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at Wagner. “Silent retreats are the loudAprilWrites.com.
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any pet parents check their kitchen cabinets first when treating their canine companion’s minor health issues. Three helpful basics are canned, 100 percent pumpkin, povidone iodine antiseptic and 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, plus apple cider vinegar and coconut oil.
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Constipation, Diarrhea and Other Minor Digestive Issues Solution: Canned pumpkin. For occasional mild tummy upsets, give a teaspoon of pumpkin for every 10 pounds of body weight, one to two times a day, either in food or as a treat, for non-allergic dogs. Pumpkin’s soluble fiber can ease diarrhea and constipation.
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Minor Skin Abrasions, Cuts, Infections or Hot Spots Solution: Povidone iodine. The gentle Betadine brand can allay staph, yeast and most common bacteria. It’s safe if a pet licks it. Dilute the povidone iodine until it looks like iced tea, soak a clean cloth and gently wipe infected skin areas. Rinse the cloth, wipe the skin, and then pat dry. Repeat twice daily for a minor issue.
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Itchy, Irritated Paws Solution: Footbaths. About 50 percent of a dog’s foot licking and chewing can be alleviated by simply rinsing off allergens and other irritants from its paws. For large dogs, soak one foot at a time in a bucket. Stand small dogs in a sink or tub, or dunk one paw at a time in a small container of solution. Dilute povidone iodine to the color of iced tea and add to the footbath. Swish it around while the dog stands in it for two to five minutes. Talk soothingly and offer treats as needed.
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Fleas Solution: Apple cider vinegar (ACV). It doesn’t kill fleas, but helps deter them. Put a solution of equal parts raw, organic ACV and water in a spray bottle and spritz the pet before they head outdoors plus dog bedding. Consider adding it to a dog’s food as well; one teaspoon for every 20 pounds of pooch. During baths, pour diluted ACV of one cup of vinegar to one gallon of water over a freshly bathed dog (avoid the head) for a flea-preventive rinse. Massage the ACV solution into their coat and towel dry. Don’t rinse. Alternatively, add about two cups of apple cider vinegar to their bathwater.
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Crusty Skin and Nails Solution: Coconut oil. Skin treatments using 100 percent organic, cold-pressed, human-grade coconut oil can reduce flaking and improve skin quality, especially for seniors with crusty patches of skin and funky nails. Bathe the dog, and then rub the oil into the skin all over their body,
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Skunk Encounter Solution: Skunk rinse. In a pail, mix one quart of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, one-quarter cup of baking soda and two teaspoons dishwashing liquid. For a large dog, double, triple or quadruple the mixture, based on their size and coat. Apply the mixture to the dog’s dry coat, taking care to avoid the eyes. Massage the mixture into the coat and skin for about five minutes or until the skunk smell starts to dissipate. Use a sponge to apply the solution to the chin, cheeks, forehead and ears. Rinse thoroughly. When rinsing the head, tilt the dog’s chin upward to protect the eyes. It may be necessary to repeat the entire process up to three times. Rinse off the solution completely.
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Toxin Ingestion Solution: Hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting. Use 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and give one teaspoon for every 10 pounds of dog weight. Add a little vanilla ice cream or honey to encourage swallowing, or simply syringe it down their throat, if necessary. Walk the dog for a few minutes— movement helps the hydrogen peroxide work—which typically occurs within 15 minutes. If the dog doesn’t vomit in 15 minutes, give a second dose. If after another 15 minutes they still haven’t vomited, call a veterinarian. Don’t induce vomiting if the dog is throwing up already, has lost consciousness or can’t stand, or it’s been more than two hours since they ingested the toxin. Harsh chemicals can cause burning both as they are swallowed and come back up. For these problems, seek veterinary care immediately. Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative veterinarian in the Chicago area, consults internationally and writes Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets. Mercola.com).
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“Children can’t be what they can’t see,” says author Laurie Lawlor, of Evanston, Illinois. Her 2017 book Super Women: Six Scientists that Changed the World—a nonfiction account designed to excite kids 8 and up about math, science and engineering—cultivates positive role models via inspirational personal stories. She points out that most of those depicted were not that well known, and therefore can be emulated and more readily related to. One of these is Katherine Coleman Johnson, a black National Aeronautics and Space Administration research mathematician and physicist, portrayed in the recent film Hidden Figures. Marine scientist Eugenie Clark, known as the “shark lady” for her daring underwater research, and major pioneers in cartography, archaeology and other fields also stir inquiring minds. “I wanted to provide a variety of fields, backgrounds and ethnicities,” remarks Lawlor. “They were all determined, very smart and persistent, and made strides in opening doors for women.” Lawlor’s 2012 children’s book Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed The World describes how Carson’s seminal 1962 book Silent Spring helped spawn the conservation and pro-environment movement by chronicling the dangers of pollution. Children’s fascination with nature and wildlife can also be met through the Dog and Bear series by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, out of Long Island, New York, and Vermonter Jim Arnosky’s scientifically sound wildlife chronicles (JimArnosky.com). Kelly Barnhill, of Minneapolis, whose latest work is The Girl Who Drank the Moon, characterizes children as quiet, yet highly active when reading. “They are encountering characters and then building, inserting themselves and more information into the stories, making it more relevant to them,” she says. The former middle school language arts teacher advocates parental reading aloud with children. “Make it a daily practice of turning to a separate
book from what they may be reading on their own. You’re helping them develop cognitive structure by reinforcing and explaining. It’s a shared lens on life.”
Cultivate Reading 4 Know the child’s interests. “If
they like horses or birds, you’re certain to find great related books,” advises Lawlor.
4 Lead by example. “Seeing you reading or gardening or making things invites them to learn more about what they like,” says Lawlor.
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aunched in April, Reading Without Walls (ReadingWithoutWalls.com) is a national initiative celebrating and encouraging reading, diversity and appreciation for those unlike ourselves. “We feel that this will change lives,” says Shaina Birkhead, strategic partnerships director with the Children’s Book Council, one of the program’s partner organizations. Under the program umbrella, libraries, bookshops, teachers, community youth groups and parents can host “challenge” events. An online guide includes tips on setting up displays and props; fun crafts and drawing activities; how to talk about reading; writing and design contests, word games and puzzles; and bookmark prizes. “Reading opens up minds and hearts to new people, places and things,” says Gene Luen Yang, a national ambassador of the program and author of the youthful tale American Born Chinese.
4 Be flexible and share. There’s no
clear-cut time to transition from reading aloud to having a child do it on their own. Try taking turns reading a paragraph and then a page with them. “Women tend to read more than men, so get Dad involved, as well,” says Barnhill.
4 Access quantity. “Make many
books available to kids,” advises Barnhill. “They’ll enjoy having a choice.” Thrift stores are stocked with heavily discounted used books.
4 Empower them. The interactive, hands-on format of Ellen Sabin’s new The Imagine It Book allows children to “dive in and see how they can make
an impact, be innovative, play, fail and then succeed,” says Sabin. “Make them feel like they are ‘driving the bus.’” Welcoming diversity and providing a safe and reassuring community space for both confident and vulnerable youngsters, the American Library Association (ala.org) provides libraries with positive, unifying resources for children and families. They include a Storytime for Social Justice Kit; booklist for Hope and Inspiration storytime events; resource list on Talking to Kids about Racism and Justice for parents, caregivers and educators; and curated media list on immigration.
The Barnes & Noble bookseller groups selected children’s books— including classics such as Dr. Seuss titles, poetry, nature, sports, history and science—in five age categories from newborn through teenage years. “It’s an amazing era for children’s books,” assesses Barnhill. “The success of the Harry Potter series reminded people that kids like real stories. There’s been a boom in creativity, vigor and technical skills in story construction.” Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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Not Your Grandma’s Stuffing Healthy Twists on Old Favorites by Judith Fertig
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hanksgiving side dishes continue to evolve, even though traditional entrées still hold pride of place. New, lighter alternatives to time-honored stuffing maximize flavorful dried fruits, herbs and nuts. Healthy options may use gluten-free bread or black rice, cauliflower, chestnuts or pecans for flavor, bulk and color. A stuffing can also fill a halved acorn squash or cored apple. According to renowned health authority Dr. Joseph Mercola, pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including anti-inflammatory magnesium, heart-healthy oleic acid, phenolic antioxidants and immuneboosting manganese. Erica Kannall, a registered dietitian in Spokane, Washington, and a certified health and fitness
specialist with the American College of Sports Medicine, likes dried fruits because they contribute antioxidants and fiber.
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Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, of New York City, salutes his Italian heritage with chestnuts and embraces healthy living with millet and mushrooms in his special stuffing. His new book Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious includes healthy takes on Thanksgiving dishes such as a sugar-free cranberry sauce. Sonnet Lauberth, a certified holistic health coach, blogger and cookbook author in Seattle, created a healthy stuffing she loves. “My GrainFree Sage and Pecan Dressing is one of my favorite dishes to bring to gather-
ings because it works with a variety of diets,” she says. “It’s gluten-, dairy- and grain-free, paleo and vegan. The pecans can be omitted for a nut-free version.” Riced cauliflower is the base, which is available prepackaged at some groceries, but can be made at home simply by chopping the florets into rice-kernelsize pieces. “Cauliflower is the perfect base for this recipe, as it adds a nice texture in place of bread and provides extra fiber,” she says. Laurie Gauguin, a personal chef in the San Francisco Bay area, specializes in gluten-free dishes that she prepares in clients’ homes. “Anything that will hold its shape and not crumble too much can work as a stuffing base,” she says. “Gluten-free, somewhat sticky grains, like short grain brown rice, Chinese black rice, millet or soft-cooked quinoa work well.” “Choose a mixture that contrasts with the texture and color of the food you’re stuffing,” advises Gauguin. “I created a stuffing that has crunchy pecans, tender black rice and chewy, dried cranberries to contrast with the creaminess of the cored squash entrée. The black rice looks striking against the golden squash.” A stuffing that everyone can eat is ideal for a holiday gathering, either to serve or bring. Lauberth observes, “While not always possible, it’s nice if the host can accommodate various dietary concerns and preferences. Bring your own hearty side dish or two so that you have enough to make a meal for yourself if needed.” Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
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Healthy Holiday Stuffing Recipes Rocco DiSpirito’s Stuffing 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil ¼ cup millet 1 lb crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 4 chestnuts, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped 1½ Tbsp poultry seasoning 3 scoops Rocco’s Protein Powder Plus (check Amazon.com) 2 egg whites 1¾ cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper Place grapeseed oil in a 12-inch cast iron pan; place the pan in the oven and preheat oven to 425˚ F. Cook a quarter-cup millet in a small saucepan on the stovetop according to package instructions. When millet is cooked through, transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Heat a large, safe, nonstick sauté pan over high heat and use it to sauté the mushrooms until tender and golden, approximately seven to 10 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to the same mixing bowl as the millet.
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Grain-Free Sage and Pecan Stuffing Heat a large, safe, nonstick pan over medium heat and use it to sweat the onions, celery and carrots until tender and translucent, about 10 minutes. Transfer the vegetable mix to the same mixing bowl as the millet and mushrooms. Add the chestnuts, sage, poultry seasoning, protein powder, egg whites and chicken stock to the large mixing bowl, and then use a rubber spatula to mix well, so that no lumps are visible. Carefully remove the cast iron pan from the oven, and then pour stuffing batter into it. Popping occurs as the outside batter develops a crust. Return the cast iron pan to the oven and bake for 13 minutes. Remove from oven and turn the result out onto a serving dish. Recipe courtesy of Rocco DiSpirito, Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious.
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1 cup pecans 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 stalks celery, diced 4 cups raw cauliflower rice (prepackaged or via a grater or food processor shredding blade) 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped ½ tsp kosher or sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley Preheat oven to 250˚ F. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and place in the oven until lightly toasted, about five minutes. Monitor to ensure the nuts don’t burn. Remove pecans from the oven and place in a food processor. Coarsely chop and set aside. Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and celery and cook until onions are translucent, about five minutes. Add the pecans, cauliflower rice, sage, thyme, salt and pepper and cook for seven to 10 minutes, until the rice is tender. Add additional salt and pepper if desired. Toss with parsley and serve hot. Recipe courtesy of Sonnet Lauberth, InSonnetsKitchen.com/60-healthygluten-free-thanksgiving-recipes.
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Brush the interior, plus the cut sides of the squashes with the 4 teaspoons oil, then sprinkle with ½ teaspoon sea salt.
Roast for 40 to 50 minutes on the upper middle rack of the oven until tender when pierced with a fork. While the squash is roasting, place a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat and pour in one tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion and sauté for two to three minutes, until the onion begins to soften.
Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed With Black Rice, Pecans, Dried Cranberries and Tempeh Yields: 8 servings
Stir in the rice, salt, cinnamon and coriander. Cook and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in the water and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over very low heat for 30 to 60 minutes, until rice is tender. Scatter crumbled tempeh over the cooked rice.
Squash: 4 acorn squashes (1½ lb each) 4 tsp olive oil ½ tsp sea salt
Cover the pan, then take it off the stove and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Rice: 1 Tbsp olive oil ¾ cup finely diced onion 1 cup Chinese black rice (also called Forbidden Black Rice) ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground coriander 2 cups water 4 oz tempeh, crumbled Roasted Pecans and Cranberries: 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 tsp minced ginger root 4 tsp olive oil 1 tsp ground coriander ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp sea salt 10 large sage leaves, chopped 1 cup dried cranberries 2 Tbsp maple syrup
While the rice is cooking, combine pecans, ginger, four teaspoons olive oil, one teaspoon coriander, nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine the chopped figs, hazelnuts, orange zest and allspice in a bowl. Place the apples in a baking dish and loosely press the fig mixture into the cavities of the apples. Combine the maple syrup, coconut oil and orange juice and drizzle it over the apples. Bake the apples for 25 minutes or until tender. Set cooked apples aside for 10 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly, and then serve warm or at room temperature. Adapted from a recipe in Family Circle Australia.
Stir in the sage, dried cranberries and maple syrup. Roast for another 10 minutes, then remove from the oven. Arrange squash halves, cut side up, on a serving platter. Combine rice with the pecan mixture and divide among the squash halves, pressing gently so the stuffing stays put.
Preheat oven to 375° F. Cut squashes in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds.
Recipe courtesy of Laurie Gauguin, LaurieGauguin.com.
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2 oz dried figs, finely chopped 1 Tbsp roasted, shelled hazelnuts, chopped 1 tsp orange zest ¼ tsp allspice 4 Granny Smith apples, cored ½ cup maple syrup 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
Pour this mixture into an eight-by-eightinch baking pan; roast at 375° F for 15 minutes on the bottom middle oven rack, stirring halfway through.
If made one day ahead, cover and reheat in a 350˚ F oven until heated through.
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Arrange squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side down.
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we need to filter our water. Other topics include juicing, smoothies, common food sensitivities and foods you should consider avoiding. $24(Senior Fee $12). Course# HLTSC 746E-81. Monroe County Community College, Room Z258, 1555 S Raisinville Road, 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.
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Grocery Store Tour: Shopping for Diabetics – 2-3pm. Join the Monroe County Health Dept’s Live Well, Be Well dietitian on a tour featuring tips on shopping for diabetics. Free. Kroger, 3462 W Sterns Rd, Lambertville MI. Pre-registration required at 734-240-7800 or e-mail LiveWell_BeWell@ MonroeMI.org.
Bittersweet Farms Nature Walk: All Ages – 10am11am. 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.
Low Impact Exercise classes – 5-6pm. Low-impact exercise classes are being held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. London Township Community Civic Ctr, 11983 Tuttle-Hill Rd, Milan MI.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Learning About Your Past – 9:30-11:30am. TopicAncestry.com and Paid Genealogy Websites. Learn how to make the most of paid subscription sites such as the Hayes Presidential Library & Museum, Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, Fold3, FindMyPast.com, MyHeritage.com, NewpaperArchives. com, NewEnglandAncestors.org and Archives.com. Sponsored by RootsMagic Inc, this series covers topics from starting genealogy research to publishing a family history. $10/class. Rutherford B Hayes Ctr, Hayes Museum, 1 Spiegel Grove, Fremont OH. More Info and Pre-registration requested by e-mailing bhill@rbhayes.org. Bittersweet Farms Nature Walk: All Ages – 10am11am. 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.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Get to Know Your Trails – 12pm-1pm. A park naturalist takes hikers through a trail in a different park each month. Dress for the weather and bring water. Free. Secor Preserve, 10001 W Central Ave, NCNP parking lot, Berkey OH. Register at Reservations.MetroparksToledo.com.
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Better Living Speaker Series: Healthy Eating – 2-3pm. If you are struggling with your resolution to eat healthier, come hear registered dietician Nichole Cousino explain the basics of a healthy diet and offers advice on making smart choices when leading an active, busy lifestyle. Free. King Road Library, 3900 King Rd, Toledo OH. Please RSVP to 888987-6372 or e-mail Mercy_Healthlink@Mercy.com. FabFit for Kids with Angela Steward – 4-5pm. Come for a session of fun cardio exercises for children. Free. Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St, Toledo OH. More info 419-259-5230.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Nurturing Parenting on Your Own course – 11:30am-12:30pm. These classes are ongoing and are repeated every 12 weeks. This week’s topicLearning positive ways to deal with stress. They are offered by the Michigan State University Extension of Monroe County. New participants can join at any time. Free. Arthur Lesow Community Ctr, 120 Eastchester St, Monroe MI. More info and to Register call Terry Jones 734-240-3179. Grounding and Balancing Daily Life – 2-4pm. Learn techniques to relieve stress, stay balanced and be grounded. Wear comfortable clothing, shoes and socks. Participants may remove shoes if they wish. Class size limited to 20. $20. The 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Pre-Registration required at 577Foundation.org/TakeAClass. Movement Therapy Classes – 5:30pm-6:30pm. A gentle movement class designed to restore the balance of the body allowing more fluid movement and decreased pain and stiffness. Classes are every Tuesday thru the end of November. $13/class, $65/ card of 6 classes. Moving info Freedom LLC, 3450 W Central Ave, Suite 320, Toledo OH. More Info 734-347-1547. 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. Healthy Living Series: More Natural Living Ideas – 7:45-8:45pm. Learn about diet options for various illnesses, natural dental practices and why
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, Suite B, Toledo OH. More info Penny McCloskey 419-531-7600 or PMcCloskey@ TheVictoryCenter.org.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Monroe County Senior Safety Summit – 10am1pm. This year’s theme is Safely Navigating Changing Health Care Needs (Advocating for your needs). Various speakers will discuss topics such as housing options, skilled nursing and rehab, skilled vs non-skilled home care, and observations vs. hospital admission. Luncheon served at Noon. Prizes awarded at 12:45pm. Suggestion donation is $5/person. LaRoy’s Hall, 12375 S Telegraph Rd, LaSalle MI. Registration is due by Nov. 1st at 734-240-3290 or e-mail MCCOA@monroemi.org. 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, Suite C, Monroe MI. More info 734-241-0560. Life Line Screening: Stroke and Bone Fractures – These screenings can detect potential health problems such as blocked arteries, irregular heart rhythm, bone density screenings, abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. Tests included HDL/LDL cholesterol, diabetes risk, kidney and thyroid function. All 5 screenings take a total of 60-90 minutes to complete. Packages start at $149. St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kenna Hall, 4607 St Anthony Rd, Temperance MI. Registration required by calling 888-653-6441 or visit LifeLineScreening. com/CommunityCircle.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Walk or Run to Help End Local Hunger! – 9am12pm. This 3rd Annual ProMedica 5k and the 50th Annual Churchill’s Half Marathon are raising funds for St. Paul’s Community Ctr and Food for Thought. Walkers and Runners of all levels are welcome! The 5K starts at The Shops and the half-marathon starts at Perrysburg High School. Both events end at The Shops. The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St, Suite 1599, Maumee OH. Registration and More Info at ChurchillsHalfMarathon.org. 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
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W Central Ave, Suite B, Toledo OH. More info Penny McCloskey 419-531-7600 or PMcCloskey@ TheVictoryCenter.org. Caregiver Expo – 10am-2pm. The Family Caregiver Support Program with the Area Office on Aging has created this Expo for caregivers to come and get the help and resources that they need to care for loved ones and to find solutions to the physical stress and financial strains that can accompany caring for someone ill. Parkway Place, 2592 Parkway Plaza, Maumee OH. More information call 419-382-0624. Babysitters’ CPR and First Aid Course – 12:30pm-4:30pm. This course offers training to sitters Ages 11-15 who care for infants or children and want to learn basic pediatric first aid. Presented by the Perrysburg Fire Division. $30. Way Public Library, 101 E Indiana Ave, Perrysburg OH. More info 419-874-3135. Harvesting Nature's Gifts – 5:30pm-7pm. This Make-and-Take class uses the herbs, flowers and plants of this year’s harvest. Projects include a smudge potpourri, which can be used as an incense, and an aromatherapy heating rice bag, filled with herbs and essential oils. These make great holiday gifts, too! We will also discuss a general use of herbs for healing, smoothies, tea and edibles. Class size is limited to 20. $25/cash or check only, and includes the supplies to make the projects. Gypsie Soul, 123 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg OH. RSVP to Gypsie Soul at 419-873-7266 ASAP to hold your spot as classes fill up fast. See ad p. 22.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Healthy Living Series: Natural Body Care and Keeping Your Home Healthy – 7:45-8:45pm. The EPA estimates that indoor air quality is 70% WORSE than outdoor air quality. This course explains why and what to do about it and also discusses body care and cleaning product recommendations. Learn about phthalates, parabens and BPAs and their effects on your health. $24(Senior Fee $12). Course# HLTSC 746F-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, NOVEMBER 15 Basic Training for Caregivers – 1-3pm. Topics will include preventing complications after hospital discharge, Monroe County senior housing options and available resources. Discuss your concerns with local registered nurses. Free, open to the public and walk-ins welcome. Monroe Commission on Aging, 965 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Navigating the Digital Age: Developing Digital Responsibility in Your Children – 6-8:30pm. This class helps parents prepare for their child’s use of technology, enlightens them on potential dangers of the Internet and social media, and provides them with tools to keep their children safe and emotionally healthy. Free. Course# CHILD 744-81 Monroe County Community College, Room Z258, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe MI. Register at MonroeCCC.edu. Shakin’ Not Stirred-Parkinson’s Disease Support Group – 6:30pm. For individuals who have Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Learn the latest about what the disease is and how to cope successfully with everyday challenges. Free. Monroe Township Hall, 4925 E Dunbar Rd, Monroe MI. More info Jennifer Traver 734-497-5683 or e-mail ShakinNStirred@gmail.com. Living With Diabetes – 7pm-8:30pm. This monthly meeting is for diabetics and pre-diabetics as well as support persons. A Live Well, Be Well dietitian discusses the new nutrition label and key areas on it that can help you make healthy food choices. Monroe Home Care Shoppe, 474 N Telegraph Rd, Monroe MI. More info 734-240-7800 or e-mail LiveWell_BeWell@monroemi.org.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Fall 2017 Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo – 9:45am-11:15am. Mothers meet for fun, food, friendship and discussions on parenting and many other topics. Reliable and safe childcare provided. West Toledo YMCA, 2110 Tremainsville Rd, Toledo OH. More Info and the Fall 2017 Schedule at MothersCenter.net/Events. 2017 Go Red for Women Luncheon – 11am1pm. Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year; more than all cancers combined. This luncheon will have discussions on prevention and lifestyle changes to combat these killers. Hilton Garden Inn, 6165 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg OH. Event link: Facebook.com/ events/232987750537412/. More information at #AHAToledo. Fitness Fun for Teens/Tweens with Flashover Sports – 4-5pm. Learn practical techniques that will help your child get both mentally and physi-
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cally healthier. Healthy snack provided after class. Lagrange Branch Library, 3422 Lagrange St, Toledo OH. More info 419-259-5280.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Widows Empowered Support Group - 1-3pm. Loneliness does not mean you have to be alone. We invite you to experience the circle of friendship and sisterhood provided by the widows and women of WES & I, Inc. We’re a group of women, mostly widows, empowered and strengthened to love, laugh and live again. Come share with us. Free. Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St. Toledo OH. Questions to 419-359-4001.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Fall Type 1 Mom’s Retreat – 1-3pm. Join other Moms who have children managing Type 1 Diabetes. Come for a glass of great wine and discussion on the daily challenges that you and your child face. Zinful, 218 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg OH. More info dys4kids.org/events or Facebook.com/ events/122295848430584/.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 2017 Eastside Turkey Trot – 9am-11am. Sponsored by Second Sole and the Eastern Community YMCA, this Thanksgiving Day tradition is a competitive race for all age groups, disposable bib chip timing, awards 5 deep in each age group, turkeys awarded to 1st male and female to reach 1-mile mark, showers available, family friendly event, food/refreshments, free parking. Eastern Community YMCA, 2960 Pickle Rd, Oregon OH. Pre-registration required at everalracemgt.com/img/upimages/subfolders/ pdf/2017-eastside-turkey-trot-entry-flyer.pdf. Dave’s Turkey Chase 5k and Family Run/ Walk – 9am-12pm. Come and Give Thanks on Thanksgiving Day by helping those less fortunate. This event in downtown Toledo benefits the Cherry Street Mission Ministries, Hospice of NW Ohio, and Hannah’s Socks. The Kids Ages 6+ Fun Run starts at 8:30, the 1 Mile Walk at 9:15 and the 5k Turkey Chase at 9am. Commemorative shirts/mugs, Awards in various age groups and events. $30/5k, $15/1-Mile Walk, $0/Kids Fun Run. WTOL 11 Downtown Toledo, 730 N Summit St, Toledo OH. Sign-up and more info at RunSignup.com/Race/OH/ Toledo/DavesTurkeyChase5kRunWalk.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Grocery Store Tour: Shopping for Diabetics – 5:30-6:30pm. Join the Monroe County Health Dept’s Live Well, Be Well dietitian on a tour featuring tips on shopping for diabetics. Free. Kroger, 3462 W Sterns Rd, Lambertville MI. Pre-registration required at 734-240-7800 or e-mail LiveWell_BeWell@MonroeMI.org.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Backpacking Intro Course – 6:30-8:30pm. An Appalachian thru-hiker gives participants tips on how to have a successful backpacking experience. Learn which gear is necessary, how to pack the right amount of food and how to be safe in the backcountry. A quick start guide will be provided. Class size is 30. $5. The 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St, Perrysburg OH. Pre-Registration required at 577Foundation.org/Take A Class.
ongoingevents sunday Hot YogAlign – 9-10:15am. Postural-based yoga classes that focus on enhancing natural body alignment thru specialized techniques that release tension and increase strength, stability and flexibility. Please bring water bottle. $15/drop-in. Free mat/ towel rental. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall, Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. Spirituality Gathering Without the Religion – Starts 10 am. The Center for Conscious Living promotes human unity, service to community, meditation, prayer and interfaith alliances. Each gathering begins with stimulating spiritual discussions, followed by live music and speakers that are both locally and internationally known. The Center for Conscious Living, 7410 Noward Rd (off Rte 64), Waterville OH. More Info call 419-873-5768 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 Program like Bedford’s. Bedford Senior Citizens Center, 1653 Samaria Rd, Temperance MI. Call for Info 734-856-3330. Women's 50 & Older Ladder Tennis (Oct 2017 thru April 2018) - 10:30am-Noon. Competitive ladders allow participants to play matches against different players. Scores are recorded and determine placement for the following week. 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. 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.
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tuesday Sunrise Yoga class – 7:15-8:30am. Angie leads this class which will give you a grounded start to your day with Sun Salutes and deeper holds with a focus on breath and alignment. Suitable for all levels. $65/5-class pass, $110/10-class pass, check website for full list of rate options. Move Mentality, 1220 W Wooster St, Ste C, Bowling Green OH. More info info@MoveMentalityLLC.com or 419-308-1261. River Raisin Networkers – 7:30 am. A get-together for Monroe area small business owners. Contact Bill Kipf at 734-341-0229 for more info about the group. Dena’s Family Restaurant, 15391 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe Mi. Active Older Adults Class – 9:30-10:30am. Good class for strengthening and balance. $3/class. Friendship Park Community, 2930 131st Street, Pointe Place, Toledo OH. More info contact Friendship Center 419-936-3079. Yoga Fit – 9:30-11am. Fitness yoga incorporates the best that yoga and fitness training have to offer. This powerful combination will bring about lifestyle changes that impact the mind, body, and spirit. $15 each class. Inspired Heart Holistic Ctr, 205 Farnsworth, Waterville OH. To register Kim Collins 419-779-2177 or visit InspiredHeartHolisticCenter. com for more info. Yoga to Calm the Mind with Sandy Earl - 1011am. A gentle flowing class involving the use of tennis/dryer balls facilitating self-massage that promotes reduced stress levels, better balance, and less aches and pains. 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. Babytime – 10-10:45am. For babies 12 months and under, Babytime teaches early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, music, etc. Free. Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St, Sylvania OH. T’ai Chi For Health – 10:30-11:30am. Instructor Marie Criste presents a soft movement class, designed for those wanting to try t’ai chi. Each class is divided into three parts including warm up, senior form and yang form. Beginners should arrive at 10:15am. Bedford Branch Library, Bedford Community Room, 8575 Jackman Rd, Temperance MI. 734-847-6747. Monroe.Lib.Mi.Us.
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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. Mixed Doubles Tennis For Ages 50 and Older (Oct 2017 thru April 2018) - 10:30am-Noon. Fun and somewhat competitive organized play including 3 rounds of playing with a different partner and opponents. $10/person, balls included. 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 – (2nd 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. Power Yoga – Starts 5:15pm. 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,
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$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. 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
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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.
friday Mixed Doubles Tennis For Ages 50 and Older (Oct 2017 thru April 2018) - 9am-10:30am. Fun and somewhat competitive organized play including 3 rounds of playing with a different partner and opponents. $10/person, balls included. 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. 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
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saturday Reserve Your BioMat Time – It’s as close to a tropical island experience that you can get. You’ll receive a total body tune-up, strengthening all organs and functions. Try 30 mins on the BioMat with meditation. $30. 5800 Monroe St, Ste 1B, Toledo OH. Schedule an appointment with Pennie 419-2837337. https://BioMatHelp.com. Wildcard Yoga class – 9-10am. This a rejuvenating class for yogi’s beginner to advanced which will set you up for the weekend. $65/5-class pass, $110/10-class pass, check website for full list of rate options. Move Mentality, 1220 W Wooster St, Ste C, Bowling Green OH. More info info@MoveMentalityLLC.com or 419-308-1261. I Love Kickboxing! – 10-11am. Come and join us for some kickboxing fun! Find out what it’s all about. $19.99/3 classes. I Love Kickboxing, 4185 Chappel Dr, Perrysburg OH. More dates, classes on our website. Sign up on ILoveKickboxing.com or More info 419-931-6435. Hot Kettlebells – 10:30-11:30am. A 60-minute total body workout that will tone muscles and burn fat. Be ready to sweat and get fit! Please bring water bottle. $13/drop-in. Free mat/towel rental 1st class. 29101 Hufford Rd, Graystone Hall Rm 103, Perrysburg OH. 419-345-0885. Register at HotYogaWithJoe.com. Reiki Share – (3rd Sat. of every month). Starts 11:30am. Open to Reiki practitioners of all levels. Free. Asherah’s Garden, Holistic Boutique, 315 N Grove St, Bowling Green OH. Call 419-354-8408 for info.
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