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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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It is said that the wealth of the future will not be measured in money but in access to clean, organically grown food, clean air, and clean water. The true mansions of the future will be small, ultra-efficient dwellings set on a plot of land near to nature. True wealth will be the economic freedom that smaller houses provide by avoiding the yoke of 30-year mortgages, high property taxes and energy costs. Freedom in general will be the new aspiration, supplanting the desire for status materialism.

Free time, economic freedom, and freedom from pollution and toxicity will be the cornerstones of thriving communities. Community, itself, the sense of it, the nurturing dynamism of it, will also be sought and cultivated, once again, as a critical component of positive living.

Our feature article this month by Christine MacDonald covers all of the aspects of what goes into making sustainable communities. These include the small-house movement and healthy housing in general, walkable neighborhoods with urban gardens, green mass transportation, clean and renewable energy, the local food or “locavore” movement, and waste reduction and recycling. Another, critically important factor to add to the list is one that was popularized and given credence by the Himalayan nation of Bhutan, which measures “Gross National Happiness” instead of Gross National Product. Thanks to Bhutan, happiness has now become a measurable quantity and an official goal for communities and countries to aspire to.

There is another factor that I would like to add to the list of components of healthy sustainable communities. For this I am indebted to Chief Golden Light Eagle, Sundance Chief of the Yankton Nakota Sioux. In his writings on the Star Laws, he has much to say about community, but one of the things that has really stayed with me is from the following passage:

“The Grandfathers remind you that the purpose of the human being here upon our Mother Earth is first to learn. Learn as an equal with all beings. Then, serve as the protector of Life—Life which has its own Free Will. Therefore, when this power known as the Universal Law of Free Will is invoked, it sets up a radiance of protection in a whole area within an individual and in the surrounding environment. This protection is called ‘respect.’”

Respect as a radiance of protection, like an energy field, surrounding each individual within a community. This is the glue that holds the fibers of the community together, and is the space in which harmonious living is possible.

“The strongest way to get what your heart desires is to respect one another,” writes the Chief. “Feel first and then act.”

Respect—for self, for others, for the community, for all living creatures, and for the Earth. Surely this is the true cornerstone and catalyst for the sustainable communities of the future.

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newsbriefs W.O.R.T.H.* Presents ‘Life Under the Big Top: A Balancing Act’

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ack by popular demand the Women’s Ongoing Road To Health* team is holding a four-week series of workshops designed to help find balance and wellness even when life seems like a circus.

During October, Cancer Prevention Month, the group will be focusing on life skills to tame the mind, juggle proper nutrition, and walk the tight-rope with ease by finding the balancing point.

The four-week series of workshops will teach tips, tricks, and tools of the trade, as well as, answer questions. Presenters include Kelly Love, Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Consultant of the Golden Temple Trussville, Jennifer Cole Conn, Natural Foods Chef & Certified Holistic Healthcare Professional of Food Integrated Training, Inc./The Farmhouse, and Licensed Acupuncturist Ashley Lundy of The Balancing Point in Trussville.

A light/healthy supper is included for all four Mondays. Registration for the four-week series is $60. Register with Jennifer Cole Conn at 205-218-7255. Space is limited so register early.

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Dates: October 6, 13, 20 and 27. Location: The Chocolate Biscuit, 335 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173.

What Does Reiki Have to Do with Self Care?

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elf care is the ability to take the time for one’s own health and well being. It’s about slowing down and letting go of all the excess energy and emotions. And especially, it’s about letting go of the stress in life.

Reiki, a Universal Life Force energy is a system of natural healing. You can experience Reiki it by coming for a private session or you can sign up for a Reiki Class.

Private sessions offer a private one on one hands on experience. A class offers the history, the principles, an introduction to the energy fields and the chakra system. It teaches you how to use Reiki for your own personal care.

According to the National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Reiki is an integrative energy medicine. Energy Medicine, as one of the five domains of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), recognizes energy as a vital, moving force that is at the foundation of our health. Energy medicine stimulates the body’s inherent ability to self heal on all levels. Reiki can be used to restore depleted energy in the body as well as stop the onset of illness.

Natural Forces Studio will be offering a Reiki 1 Certification Class on Saturday, October 25 from 8am-6pm. A Certificate will be awarded and NCBTMB 10 CE hours are eligible.

Location: Natural Forces Studio inside Birmingham Yoga, 605 37th St South.

Contact Terri Heiman: 516-457-3885 or Terri@NaturalForcesStudio.com.

NaturalForcesStudio.com. See listing, page 30.

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newsbriefs Dr. Clark Announces New Office Location

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nn J. Clark, PhD, RN, a Complementary Health Practitioner, has moved to 3325 Rocky Ridge Plaza, Suite 213, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242. The new phone number is 205-637-3599.

Dr. Clark specializes in stress management and healthy lifestyles. She is Ann J. Clark certified in clinical hypnotherapy by the American Society of Clinical Hypnotherapy and offers a full range of hypnosis services. Trained in several forms of energy work including Reiki and Therapeutic Touch, she offers advanced energy work for reducing stress, controlling chronic pain and enhancing healing. In addition, she offers Past Life Regression, with a certification from the Weiss Institute.

She is also certified in Life between Life Regression by the Newton Institute and is the only site in Alabama offering this service.

Visit Dr. Clark’s website at BirminghamHypnosis.com. See lisiting, page 31.

Halloween & the Spirit World: A Meditation Experience

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alloween is an occasion celebrated all around the world.

Most people recognize it through candy, costumes, pumpkins and ghosts. But then there are others who recognize the Spirit World and communicate with these Spirits.

Guides. Saints, Archangels, Guardian Angels and Spirit Guides are around us to help us here on earth. Many times it’s even our departed love ones that can offer us the exact help we need. All we have to do is become aware of their presence and ask for guidance.

Join Terri Heiman of Natural Forces Studio in a Halloween meditation experience for tapping into the Spirit World.

Sit in a crystal gird of light and allow the energies of the labyrinth to take you into a higher state of consciousness to access these spirit and guides for you.

Energy can never be destroyed so allow yours to be transformed for your highest good with the help of quartz, selenite and crystal sound bowls. Release the ghosts of your past and access your spirit guides.

Date: Friday, October 31, 7pm-8:30pm. Location: Birmingham Yoga, 605 37th St South. Cost: Early registration $20 by Oct 24, $25 after. Info: NaturalForcesStudio.com or Birminghamyoga.com.

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The Twilight Brigade Compassion in Action Hospice Training, Oct 24-26

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he Birmingham Chapter of The Twilight Brigade Compassion in Action will be holding a 20-hour weekend intensive training the weekend of October 24-26. The Twilight Brigade is committed to the active practice of compassionate service through the worldwide mobilization and training of volunteers to provide a loving presence for those approaching death, thereby helping ensure that no one need die alone. Since its inception in 1997, The Twilight Brigade has recruited nearly 6,000 volunteers. With more than 76 million Baby Boomers now confronting the mortality of family members and friends, the program is providing a much-needed link to assure quality in end-of-life care.

During the training, participants are taught how to confront and resolve their own fears of death, as well as how to be fully present with people who are dying. It is appropriate for lay volunteers, as well as medical and mental health professionals.

These trainings are dynamic, powerful, and often life altering. Therefore, classes tend to fill up quickly. The cost of the training is $100.

Date: October 24-26, 2014. Location: Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. For info or to register for the training, contact Mary Ann Wise: MaryAnnWise1@gmail.com or 205-305-0772.

October at the Gardens

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ctober at the Gardens begins with one of the year’s two largest annual fundraisers, Antiques at The Gardens.

More than 14 architects, interior designers and landscape designers will curate themed areas with goods selected from Birmingham and other regions of the country. The show also includes dealers from across the United States presenting antiques, furniture, porcelain, fine art, silver, garden accessories and jewelry. Tickets to the show are $10 per day.

This year’s Red Diamond Lecture Series will feature two speakers. On Thursday, October 2 at 1pm, Shane Connolly will speak about his latest work, A Year in Flowers. Designer and author Mario Buatta will discuss his own Fifty Years of American Interior Decoration on Friday, October 3 at 11am.

Tickets to Connolly’s lecture are $75 and include a copy of his latest book and entrance to the show. Tickets to Buatta’s lecture are $30 and include entrance to the show.

Tickets to all events available at BBGardens.org/Antiques.

October also welcomes Fall Plant Sale on October 18-19 in Blount Plaza. Admission to the sale is free, and customers will be able to shop a large selection of annuals, biennials, natives, camellias, daylilies, herbs, irises, ferns, trees, shrubs and more. The sale is open to the public on Saturday from 9-5pm and on Sunday from 12-4pm.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is open from dawn until dusk 365 days per year. Admission to The Gardens is free.

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Healing Waters

Lower Breast Cancer Risk

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esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits.

The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy.

Dietary intake information was collected through face-to-face interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alpha-carotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk.

The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke.

Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens.

Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.

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Water Fluoridation Gets Another Thumbs-Down

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n extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption.

The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption.

The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating October 6 to 12 as Naturopathic Medicine Week.

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

Doable Renewables

Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future Stanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology. The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit. “The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes.

The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydrogen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. High-temperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion.

Transmission lines carrying energy between states or countries will prove one of the greatest challenges. With natural energy sources, electricity needs to be more mobile, so that when there’s no sun or wind, a city or country can import the energy it needs. The biggest problem is which companies should pay to build and maintain the lines.

Source: SingularityHub.com

Clever Collaborations

Renewables Gain Ground Worldwide Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council.

Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations.

In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months.

China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards.

In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways.

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Fracking Flub

Methane Dangers May Be Three Times the Estimate Results of a meta-analysis of 20 years worth of scientific studies published in Science magazine conclude that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated the natural gas industry’s climate impact by 25 to 75 percent by not including methane leakage from fracking, gas drilling operations and pipelines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher Gabrielle Petron voices concern with the discrepancies because, “Emission estimates, or ‘inventories’, are the primary tool that policy makers and regulators use to evaluate air quality and climate impacts.”

For a paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, researchers flew aircraft over a heavily fracked region in northeastern Colorado and concluded that emissions from drilling operations were nearly three times higher than an hourly emission estimate published by the EPA.

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Sat, October 11 Heart to Heart Connections 10am-3pm

A fun and enlightening relationship-enhancing workshop!

Participants will learn how to apply spiritual principles to their relationships. Participants will learn a process that will give them the insight into how these principles play out in a relationship. Those in attendance will have an opportunity to practice playing with new concepts and they will walk away with new ways of thinking about how relationships really work along with tools to use to enhance their relationship in their everyday life.Facilitated by Kat and Curtis Knecht RelationshipCoaching.com. Lunch on your own 12-1pm.

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Metaphysical Musing with the Reverends (Bring your lunch) 6:45-7:30pm CODA in the Upstairs Lobby 7pm Alcoholics Anonymous

Thu, October 30 Kirtan 6-8:30pm Kirtan is a form of devotional chanting whose roots go back over

500 years to India. It is a form of Bhakti Yoga (yoga of devotion) and has the power to open the heart. The singing is accompanied by musical instruments and rhythmic drumming. In its heartfelt expression kirtan can induce profound states of meditation, bliss and ecstasy. The Mayapuris are travelers, kirtan gypsies, the breed of performers who stop keeping count of how many countries they’ve performed in. Everything. Race, religion, tongue, creed, culture.

It’s the heartbeat of the universe.” Mayapuris are kirtan multiinstrumentalists. Their music is driven by rhythm. It’s the language they speak best. For more info please visit: MayaPuris.com

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NutriMost Ultimate Weight Loss System

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besity is caused by imbalances in the body,” says Dr. John Kennedy of Chiro Wellness in Hoover.

“Once those imbalances are corrected, the body naturally seeks its ideal weight, and it’s ready to start burning fat dramatically.”

This is a different way to look at weight loss, and one that most of us are not familiar with. We think that losing weight is a function of increased exercise and eliminating fat and carbs from our diet. We think that losing weight cannot happen if we don’t have the willpower to change our diet, resist temptation, and deal with the hunger that results.

But what if weight loss were actually easy once your body is brought into balance?

This is the promise of the NutriMost Ultimate Weight Loss System.

What makes NutriMost different is that it uses Zyto scan technology to dialogue with the body to detect specific energetic imbalances in up to 2900 different biomarkers. These biomarkers can indicate hormonal and neurotransmitter imbalances, which are the two main causes of weight gain, along with many other factors that can be out of balance. The biomarkers may also indicate the presence of heavy metal toxicity and other toxins, parasites, bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, candida or biotoxins. All of these factors can directly impair the body’s ability to regulate fat burning, fat storage, and fat metabolism.

So, essentially, if you’ve suspected for some time now that there is something preventing you from losing weight, you were right. However, it wasn’t what you thought it was.

It’s not a lack of willpower, or age, or body type, or having a naturally slow metabolism. It was, and is, hormonal or neutrotransmitter imbalance, toxicity, hidden infection, or other correctable imbalances.

“Homeopathy speeds up metabolism and brings the body into balance,” says Dr. Kennedy. As part of the NutriMost program, you will receive three homeopathic formulas custom tailored specifically to your individual body’s needs as determined by the Zyto scan and Dr. Kennedy. These three formulas, for Toxins, Hormones, and Weight Loss, are the cornerstone of the supplements prescribed for NutriMost. The Hormone formula does not contain hormones but rather a homeopathic remedy for hormonal imbalance. There are no drugs or hormones prescribed at all in the NutriMost system.

They are not needed. When the body is brought into balance by homeopathy based on the Zyto biomarker scan, the body is ready to lose weight.

“Once the body is in balance, it is ready to start burning 4000-7000 calories per day,” says Dr. Kennedy. “Patients of

Vickie lost 62 pounds on NutriMost all ages start losing 1-2 pounds per day over the course of the 40-day program. Patients report no hunger or hunger pains.

The body is balanced and ready to drop its excess fat, so it doesn’t signal a need for food. Therefore, we do use calorie restriction, but it is not uncomfortable for patients at all.

They lose weight, establish a new weight set point, and keep the weight off permanently, all because the body has been brought back into healthy balance once again.”

If you ask NutriMost patients about the program, they corroborate the claim that no hunger is involved in the weight loss phase. There is also no need for additional exercise.

“If you follow the program, you will lose weight,” says Vickie, Chiro Wellness Office Manager, who herself has lost 62 pounds on NutriMost. “I wasn’t hungry at any time I was losing weight. It was amazing. Regarding exercise, if they’re not already exercising, we tell them not to start.”

Along with drugs and hormones, exercise is simply not needed to reach your ideal weight with NutriMost, whether that involves losing 20 lbs, 40 lbs, or much more.

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Healthy Housing

SUSTAINABLE

CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way

by Christine MacDonald

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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too.

It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

Rethinking Redevelopment

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cities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches.

“We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure.

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

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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently.

Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand).

Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

Friendly Neighborhoods

Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city.

While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum.

The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New

York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

New York City residents taking an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden.

Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central loca~ Charles Montgomery, tions, architects substiHappy City tute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike.

Upgraded Transportation

Tyson’s Corner, outside of WashWith America’s roads increasingly ington, D.C., has made sidewalk clogged with pollution-spewing veconstruction integral to the overhaul of hicles, urban planners in most larger its automobile-centric downtown area.

U.S. cities are overseeing the expanMemphis recently added two lanes for sion of subway and light rail systems, bikes and pedestrians along Riverside revamped street car systems and even Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, ferry and water taxi services in some while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles many of the city’s public parks serving (EV) got a boost from four New England as sites for farm stands, mobile health states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas clinics and free exercise classes. and Oregon, which have joined California in building networks of EV charging Clean Energy stations, funding fleets of no- or lowemission government cars and making The ways we make and use energy are green options clearer for consumers. If currently being re-envisioned on both all goes as planned, the nine states eslarge and small scales. Solar cooperatimate that 3.3 million plug-in automotives have neighbors banding together biles could hit the streets by 2025. to purchase solar panels at wholesale

Mass transit, biking and walking prices. Startup companies using comare often quicker and cheaper ways to puter algorithms map the solar producget around in densely populated urban tion potential of virtually every rooftop centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and onin the country. However, while solar line app-centric taxi services are popular panels and wind turbines are rapidly with increasingly car-free urban youth. becoming part of the new normal, they Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program are only part of the energy revolution addresses affordability with a $5 annual just getting started. membership for low-income residents.

In the past several years, microgrids

One common denominator of the have proliferated at hospitals, military new urbanism is an amplification of bases and universities from Fort Bragg, what’s considered to be in the public in North Carolina, to the University of welfare. Through partnerships among California at San Diego. These electripublic and private sectors and comcal systems can operate in tandem with munity groups, organizations like utility companies or as self-sufficient EcoDistricts are developing ways to help electrical islands that protect against communities in the aftermath of natural power outages and increase energy effidisasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, ciency, sometimes even generating revseasonal flooding and water shortages. enue by selling unused electricity to the Coastal cities, for example, are grappling grid. While still costly and complicated with ways to safeguard public transit and to install, “Those barriers are likely to other vulnerable infrastructure. fall as more companies, communities

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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Local Food

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

Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

Waste Reduction

While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste.

We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, 14

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projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution.

For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program.

Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —oldfashioned underground sewage systems.

Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls.

The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone.

Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science.

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by Christine MacDonald Since the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan first came up with the idea of ditching standard measures of prosperity for a more inclusive Gross National Happiness (GNH) about a decade ago (GrossNationalHappiness.com), it has spread around the world. After gaining a U.S. foothold in Seattle, dozens of American cities and institutions have adopted the central tenets—the idea that the time has come to rethink our concept of well-being.

Today, the nonprofit Happiness Alliance (HappyCounts.org) supports grassroots activists that are challenging the idea that economic activity always leads to happiness and is pioneering new ways to think about and measure life satisfaction, resilience and sustainability.

GNH proponents from around the country came together in Vermont last May for their fifth North American conference.

Alliance Executive Director Laura Musikanski says that more than 50,000 people and 100 municipalities, college campuses and businesses have been using the GNH Index, developed to more accurately gauge a community’s happiness, and the group expects to see even more growth as its expanding website tools allow more people to connect online.

“Economic success in terms of money only correlates with happiness up to a certain point,” she remarks.

“After you meet your basic needs, the biggest things determining your happiness are community and feeling that you can trust the people around you and the democratic process.”

While faith may be in short supply when it comes to community and politics today, Musikanski thinks there’s cause for optimism, because happiness is a core value in this country. “We believe in the Declaration of Independence and ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’

These are truly American values.”

Cutting Through the Nutrition Nonsense

by Steve Dupont, RD, LD

Garcinia Cambogia:

What it does in humans

As is so often the case, substances do not have identical effects on humans as they do on simpler creatures. Of the several well-designed human experiments, most have demonstrated some weight loss, but none have been a ringing endorsement of GC by any means. In fact, one of the biggest studies, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed those taking a placebo lost more weight than those taking GC.

Weight Loss Miracle or Waste of Money?

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egardless of whether you’re a Bear Grylls type or a slothful desk jockey, your body is programmed for survival. Complex hormonal and biochemical systems adapt to your environment, up and down-regulating everything from energy consumption to body temperature to the acuity of your senses. Cut yourself, it heals. Turn the lights out, your night vision kicks in. An axe murderer pops out of nowhere, you receive a surge of energy to fight (bad idea) or flee (good idea).

Unfortunately, when it comes to the regulation of body fat, this programming tends to work against us. From a historical standpoint, human beings die more often of starvation than cardiovascular disease. Probably a billion to one, if not more, since the “dawn of man.” In many parts of the world, this remains true even today. Yet, in most developed countries at least, it’s the opposite. Overconsumption and obesity are rampant, leading to numerous deadly diseases. The problem is, our bodies haven’t gotten the memo evolutionarily speaking. We continue to hoard calories and are very stingy about tapping into reserves.

Bottom line, losing weight is hard. No wonder we get excited when someone like Dr. Oz talks about “the most exciting breakthrough in natural weight loss to date,” Garcinia Cambogia. Could this be the veritable skeleton key (no pun intended) to shedding those unwanted extra pounds?

What it is

G. cambogia (GC) is a fruit-bearing plant native to Indonesia.

GC supplements contain an extract from the fruit rind called hydroxycitric acid (HCA).

What it does in animals

In studies of rats, HCA has been shown to block production of an enzyme called citrate lyase. Sparked by the release of insulin (i.e. carbohydrate intake), citrate lyase helps create acetyl-CoA, which then helps turn carbohydrates into fat.

It has also been shown to increase serotonin in the brain, which is thought to suppress appetite. And indeed, many of these rat studies show a significant weight loss effect of HCA.

Is it safe?

GC has no proven side effects in humans other than mild digestive upset. There is, however, at least one case of possible serotonin overdose (not life threatening) in a woman who took GC along with serotonin reuptake inhibitor-class antidepressants (SSRIs). There is also one study that showed large doses of GC caused testicular atrophy in male rats (bummer). Finally, several popular brands of GC contain significant amounts of potassium and calcium, which could be detrimental to people with kidney disease.

The bottom line

In my opinion, GC is a waste of money. Of course, if starting the supplement will put you in the right mindset for weight loss, and spur other positive lifestyle changes, all the power to you. Otherwise, here’s what I suggest.

First, eat less sugar and carbs in general. Duh, right? Less carbs equals less fat production, period. Second, naturally boost your serotonin levels in the following ways (all proven in scientific studies): Get out in the sun. Exercise more, especially in short intense bursts. And eat more protein, especially sources high in the amino acid tryptophan. These include seafood and seaweed, eggs, spinach, turkey and most game meats. Finally, with the money saved not buying the magic weight loss pills, take someone (your spouse, for example) out on the town for a scrumptious seafood or game meat dinner at a fancy restaurant. This will boost your mood and your serotonin as well. Just skip the dessert!

Steve Dupont, RD, LD, is a registered dietitian and founder of Dupont Dietary Consulting LLC. To ask Steve a question to be answered in a future column, call 205-213-7953 or e-mail Steve@stevedupont.com. natural awakenings

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by Linda Sechrist

“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy.

What a source of power!

I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” ~ Thomas Alva Edison in 1931

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Humankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shining on Earth could power the world for a year. Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photovoltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solar-powered communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed by then-President Jimmy Carter.

Making the most of the “alchemy of sunlight” that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin writes about in The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, has required a global village of inventors,

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visionaries, scientists and engineers.

Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and reduced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the remotest villages in developing countries have electricity.

“Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associated equipment on the ground, the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Changing Lives Around the World, Empowering America, and Saving the Planet.

As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing countries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by

grants. “While we were cost-effective and decisive, the results were due to the honest, hardworking and dedicated people we found there,” he advises.

Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Greenpeace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation company SELCO-India, which has supplied solar home systems to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rockville, Maryland.

Economic Engine

The U.S. currently has an operating capacity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough to power more than 2.2 million average American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013

reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state.

According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar electric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, New York and New Mexico.

Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway nationally. Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity.

The two experts expect solar energy to be a major catalyst of global political and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access

this cheapest form of unlimited energy.

“If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their electricity from the sun, why can’t Americans do the same?” he queries.

In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, president of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy.

“Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says.

“What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and challenges.

What we have going for us is the greatest resource of all—human creativity—and for the first time in history, we are going to see it employed on a global scale.”

To learn more, visit SunPowerBook.com and DanielYergin.com.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for Neville Williams’ recorded interview.

Solar Blocks

by Neville Williams

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conomics, rather than technological concerns, are now driving the adoption of clean, safe, solar electricity to preserve the environment.

During this transition to a new energy paradigm, we can choose to embrace the solar imperative now, rather than later, and prepare for a post-carbon lifestyle without sacrificing our present quality of life.

Many hurdles have been overcome in the shift away from fossil fuels during the past two decades. Challenges still exist, but the hope is that we are on our way toward a brighter future with solar electricity made universally available. n The cost of solar photovoltaics has dropped 75 percent in the past four years, thanks to China. n Solar electricity is now the least expensive energy source in many markets,

overcoming for the first time the economic argument that it’s too expensive. n Innovative partnerships like that formed by green energy provider Viridian with large, full-service solar provider SolarCity lease solar panels to homeowners and businesses that significantly reduce upfront costs. Installation costs, which once averaged more than $20,000, can now amount to just hundreds of dollars.

storage, which allows the use of sun power at night, well-financed new “smart grid” technologies are rapidly emerging.

n Solar is disrupting the century-old central power generation model, and the challenge is to get the utility industry to change and adopt distributed solar. Utility companies that previously ignored solar energy now fear it might threaten their bottom line if they don’t get with the program.

n The impending showdown will be between corporate power and people power, comprised of homeowners and businesses producing their own electricity. The politics of energy is central to our national future. The question is, Can we change?

n While the next big obstacle is energy

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Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health

by Kathleen Barnes

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hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches.

Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success.

“What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,”

Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in

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five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.

Growing Movement

Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed.

While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.

Proven Practice

Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says.

For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it.

Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker.

Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable.

Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices.

“Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell.

Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world.

In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices.

Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow.

Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls.

Locate a certified practitioner at AmericanBoardOfChiropractic Acupuncture.org/about-us/find-a-diplomate.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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e draw an astounding 22,000 breaths daily, but because breathing is involuntary, we often take it for granted.

Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide amazing energy, awareness and control, and dramatically improve our mental, physical and creative performances, according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time. That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.

Everyday Ease

Lee paints a picture of perfect breathing: “Watch a baby breathe; it looks like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and displace space in the abdomen.

However, “Breathing can fall victim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walking,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix, 20

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Arizona. He points to “shoulder breathing”, characterized by a lifting of the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting.

“Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains.

Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Deep breathing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to achieve deeper states of prayer, meditation and contemplation, he notes.

Try these six healing techniques.

Six-Second Breath

Lee’s six-second breath is a simple prescription for stress that can be used anytime, anywhere. Relax the abdominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moisturize the air before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared

bottom expanding completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.

Ocean Breath

The yoga breath ujjayi, or oceansounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose.

Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi creates resistance to air flow, triggering receptors deep within the lungs’ alveoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells. It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”

Target Breathing

A recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breathing, combined with relaxation, effectively diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trauma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire that pattern.”

Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body needing healing, advises Lee.

Bellows Breath

Brown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing the neurophysiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bellows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while

4-2-10 Breathing

Anxiety attacks often generate feelings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhalation reinforces panic. Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongating exhalations. Inhale through the nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional thinking to rational problem solving.

“Concentrating on the breath makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.”

Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.

Find Your Balance

An Athlete’s Advantage

by Lane Vail “Many disciplines, from Eastern arts to performing arts and athletics, rely on breathing as the foundation for eliciting the most from the mind and body,” says fitness writer Al Lee. Effective breathing optimizes the delivery of air into the lungs and extraction of oxygen into the bloodstream, both critical for improving athletic efforts.

Deep breathing also enhances and balances the autonomic nervous system, inducing a “relaxed state of readiness,” adds Arizona fitness consultant Al Winkelman.

When an athlete breathes into the belly, the shoulders remain relaxed, the spine neutral and the ribs positioned over the hips. “This is a great biomechanical position to move and take an impact,” says Winkelman, adding that a shallow breather, with lifted shoulders and arched back, not only

pulling the elbows down alongside the ribs with fingers closing gently. Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy individuals.

recovers oxygenation slower, but also increases vulnerability to injury.

For rhythmic sports like running, cycling and swimming, Winkelman recommends relaxing into the synchronization of breath and movement.

“Tension restricts muscles’ ability to shorten or lengthen, but relaxation allows them to naturally release stored energy. Correct breathing is one of the most important mechanisms by which athletes can unlock tension and relax.”

For sports that require striking a ball or exerting a kick or punch, like tennis, soccer, martial arts and golf, the athlete inhales during the wind-up and momentarily holds the breath as the wind-up peaks. “The exhalation happens during the transition and upon impact, the breath is held again, muscles are tensed up and force is delivered,” says Winkelman. “Breathe in, hold, release, hold.”

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et owners often ask if there’s an accurate, inexpensive way to test dogs for cancer before they develop clinical signs of it. A diagnosis early in the course of the disease is crucial for beginning effective treatment and better outcomes. Until recently, the answer to their question was no.

As a result, most owners have remained unaware of the problem until the cancer was well advanced and had spread throughout the pet’s body. While chemotherapy can help some pets, the treatment is unable to heal most of them due to the advanced stage of most diagnosed cancers, which typically already have been active for six to 12 months or longer.

Early diagnosis would allow both traditional and natural therapies to be more effective. In some cases, chemotherapy might not even be needed, because natural medicines such as astragalus, essential fatty acids, mushroom extracts, ginseng and green tea may be able to reverse the cancer at its earliest stages.

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Fortunately, dog owners can now secure an accurate early diagnosis using a new blood panel costing less than $200, including lab processing, that enables veterinarians to detect cancer and other inflammatory diseases before a pet becomes ill. The tests provide valuable information about the dog’s health before overt signs of disease are observed, damage occurs and treatment options become more limited and expensive. Early detection tests for cancer in cats will be available soon.

The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity, including abnormal cell division and systemic inflammatory activity, by detecting any increased levels of thymidine kinase and C-reactive protein in the pet’s body.

A study by California’s Veterinary Diagnostics Institute’s VDI Laboratory applying the new blood panel tests to 360 dogs followed their incidences of cancer and other serious diseases for up to a year. The researchers found that nearly all of the cancers that occurred were detected four to six months prior

to the pet showing outward signs. Because the cancers were detected early and treated before the pet became overtly ill, costs to the pet owner were greatly reduced and the effectiveness of cancer treatment improved.

The new cancer screening tests, which are designed to be part of a routine wellness plan, constitute the most comprehensive single blood diagnosis available in monitoring overall canine health.

It’s just as important to check the vitamin D status of canine patients.

Low levels contribute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious diseases, according to a study published in the journal Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. Supplementing vitamin D levels is easy and inexpensive and may help reduce the incidence of serious disease later in life.

While the new blood panel tests have been shown to be highly accurate in early cancer detection, any test can miss it if the number of cancer cells is too small. Therefore, pets with negative test results should be retested every six months, while positive results prompt further diagnostic tests and initial treatment. Pets with cancer also benefit from these tests because they allow the vet to fine-tune a treatment plan and determine when a cancer may be coming out of remission.

The screening is recommended for all dogs 5 years of age and older. Only a small amount of blood is needed and results are available within a few weeks.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples—is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxidation produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised.

There is nothing to prevent a surge or

fire.” This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised.

When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and accelerated aging. Foods high in antioxidants, like the apple, help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues.

Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet. So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital.

With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked.

Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels.

“Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization.

Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/ foodnews/list.php). That’s yet another sound reason, along with better taste and nutrition, to go organic.

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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.”

It helps to know that imperfectlooking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit.

By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility.

Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.

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

sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects.

Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis.

Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:

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

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Decreases the adherence of harmful bacteria on their surface cells.

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Stimulates the body’s own natural defense system

Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round.

FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics: •

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

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Have your whole family practice nasal hygiene and the use of xylitol saline spray like Xlear.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed.

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

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

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

Mindful Flow Yoga – 4:15-5:15pm. Join Becca for a carefully guided vinyasa flow yoga class with specific attention to alignment and core activation.

Emphasis on: mindfulness for awareness of body, mind and breath. $15 drop in, $72 for 6 weeks.

Embody Practice Center 3918 Montclair Rd, Suite 100. Register: Becca@sosyoga.com. Embody Birmingham.com.

Eat to Beat Diabetes – 6:30-7:30pm. Could you be struggling with blood sugar imbalance and not even know it? Learn about Diabetes 1, 1.5, and 2 and how to eat to beat it with Clinical Herbalist Cameron Strouss. Free. Organic Harvest, 1580 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover.

Top Ten Things You Can Do To Protect Your Eyes – 6:30pm. Join us as Dr. Sara Mullins covers the top ten things you can do to protect your eyes.

Free. Homewood Public Library, Large Auditorium, 1721 Oxmoor Rd. 205-332-6620.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 Candlelight Pilates – 6-7:30pm. Explore Pilates in a calming atmosphere designed to de-stress and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit. The class flows through the breath and movement of Pilates mat exercises with soft light and a peaceful atmosphere. $15. Embody Practice Center 3918 Montclair Rd, Suite 100. Register: Therese.Laeger@gmail.com.

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Alabama Butterbean Festival – 6-10pm (Fri), 8am-4pm (Sat). One of the largest festivals in the Southeast, this is a fun-filled weekend including 12 hours of live music, carnival rides, fair food, petting zoo and pony rides. More than 150 arts and crafts vendors. Free. 4410 Main Street, Pinson, AL 35126.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Southeastern Outings Hikes, Canoeing, Kayaking, Bicycling, Cookout, Campfire, Optional Car Campout – 9am. Paul Grist State Park is one of the state’s most uncrowded, yet scenic state parks containing hills, forests, fields and a large, beautiful, tree-lined lake. Info: Dan at 205-631-4680 or email seoutings@bellsouth.net. Seoutings.org.

How to Detoxify with Herbs - 10am-12pm. Clinical Herbalist Cameron Strouss will discuss using herbs to support out bodies natural detoxification process via the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, lungs, and skin. $25 suggested donation; Call 205-790-4102 to register. Embody Practice Center, 3918 Montclair Rd #100, Birmingham.

Introduction to Native Plant Conservation – 8:30am-4:30pm. This course is a general introduction to plant conservation, focusing particularly on Alabama plants. $80 Members, $90 Non-Members.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Rd. 205-414-3950.

our food truck and craft fair. Vendors will be selling handcrafted items with a literary twist. Free.

Avondale Park Amphitheater, 4101 5th Ave South, Birmingham. 205-226-4000.

EDRW: Food Writers Fair – 2:30-5pm. Cooking demo and book signing by local chefs and authors, along with discussions of foraging, food writing, and Southern cuisine. Free. Avondale Regional Library, 509 40th St South, Birmingham. 205-226-4000.

Restore & Rest – 4-6pm. Savor the deep relaxation of restorative yoga postures, then move into the guided module of Yoga Nidra, a de-programming of our central nervous system to encourage integrated rest and relaxation. $25 advance/$35 door. Embody Practice Center 3918 Montclair Rd, Suite 100. Register: Sgraham@bham.rr.com.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 Life Under the Big Top: A Balancing Act – 5:307pm. Workshop #1 in W.O.R.T.H. (Women’s Ongoing Road To Health) 4-week series. Kelly Love, Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Consultant: Balanced nutrition, relaxation techniques, response to stress, and creating healthy habits. $60/4-wk series.

The Chocolate Biscuit, 335 Main St, Trussville, AL. Register: 205-218-7255.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 EDRW: Urban Homesteading Panel – 6-8pm.

You can live off the land, even in the middle of the city. A panel of experts will share their insight on sustainable topics such as urban farming, craft home-brewing, beekeeping and, canning/preserving.

Free with registration at EdrwUrbanHomestead. eventbrite.com. Central Library, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham. 205-226-3670.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

4th Annual Oak Mountain Fall Festival – 10am4pm. Celebrate fall with activities such as hayrides, face painting, cake walk, bobbing for apples, and more. This event will take place at the Dogwood and Lakeside Pavilions on Terrace Dr. Park admission charged. Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham. 205-620-2520.

EDRW: Food Stories and Latte Art at The Red Cat Coffeehouse – 7-9pm. Jack Pendarvis of Adventure Time and Oxford American fame and Arc Light Stories as they entertain you with true personal food-inspired tales. Free, reservations required at EdrwFoodStories.eventbrite.com. The Red Cat Coffeehouse, 2901 2nd Ave South, Birmingham.

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EDRW: Sunday in the Park with Food Trucks and Crafts – 12-5pm. Enjoy local music and spoken word poetry at Avondale Park Amphitheater during

Restorative Yoga – 6pm-8pm. Join Lauren Brown for a full session of restorative yoga, where your mind and body can rest and renew with the help

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Arts and Music on the Green – 9am-5pm. This daylong event includes over fifty artists and fine craftsmen, food vendors, kids’ activities including The Kid’s Art Project Gallery, and live music performances on two stages. Leashed pets welcome.

Free. Ross Bridge Welcome Center, 2101 Grand Ave, Hoover. 205-951-0409.

Art in Avondale Park – 10am-4pm. A single-day, unjuried art festival held during the autumn in historic Avondale Park. The event supports emerging artists and also attracts well-known local and neighborhood artists. Free. Avondale Park, 4101 5th Ave South, Birmingham.

Restorative Yoga & Hot Stones – 2pm-4pm. Melt away physical tension and energetic knots with deeply restorative yoga poses, aromatherapy, and soft music. Hot stones will be placed on you during poses to release constrictions. Instructor: Kim Drye. $25 by 10/4, $30 after. Birmingham Yoga, 605 37th St South. 205-637-4228. BirminghamYoga.com.

Qi Gong for Beginners with Stephen Guesman – 4-5:30pm. Qi Gong (chi kung) is the Chinese art of well-being involving simple movements and serious breathing. $25 per class, $40 for 2 (next class 11/8). Embody Practice Center 3918 Montclair Rd, Suite 100. EmbodyBirmingham.com. GreenWorks. sg@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 Southeastern Outings Dayhike, Oak Mountain State Park – 1pm. Enjoy a moderate 4-mile walk in the woodlands near Birmingham on a Sunday afternoon. Park admission charged. Info: Edd Spencer, 205-317-5868. Seoutings.org.

MONDAY. OCTOBER 13 Life Under the Big Top: A Balancing Act – 5:30-7pm Workshop #2 in W.O.R.T.H. (Women’s Ongoing Road To Health) 4-week series. Jennifer Cole Conn, Natural Foods Chef & Certified Holistic Healthcare Professional: Juggling nutrition in everyday life. $60/4-wk series. The Chocolate Biscuit, 335 Main St, Trussville, AL. Register: 205-218-7255.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Getting Out of Sedentary, A Three-Part Series of Workshops – 6-7pm (Oct 15, 22, 29). A series of workshops designed to motivate sedentary individuals toward an active lifestyle. Workshops $30 each or $75 for all three. Vestavia Hills Civic Center & Wald Park, 1975 Merryvale Rd, Vestavia Hills.

Register at 205-502-7219.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Electronics Recycling & Document Shredding – 10am-2pm. Drop by the Library and recycle your old

computer components, cell phones, and household electronics. Monitor recycling is $7 per Monitor.

No TVs accepted. Homewood Public Library, Back Parking Lot, 1721 Oxmoor Rd. 205-332-6620.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Arm Balances & Inversions Workshop with Melissa Scott – 6:30-8:30pm. Always been afraid to fly on your yoga mat? Learn the secrets to core engagement and proper alignment in arm balance and inverted poses. Find your inner strength and learn to conquer your fear of flying. Learn more/ register at VillagerYoga.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Southeastern Outings Dayhike on the Deadening Trail at Lake Martin – 8am. The Deadening Trail, a moderately strenuous 3.6-mile loop trail, is among the most scenic and diverse hiking trails in Alabama.

Info: Dan Frederick, seoutings@bellsouth.net or 205-631-4680.

Reflexology & Zone Therapy – 8:30am-5:30pm (Sat-Sun). Reflexology is the scientific study of reflex points on the feet and hands that correlate to each organ, gland and all components of the body.

16 CEUs for LMTs. $325. Embody Practice Center, 3918 Montclair Rd, Suite 100. Register: Marsha Mathes 256-698-2151, Mathes79@knology.net.

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Community Meditation in Preparation for HH the Dalai Lama – 7-8:30pm. We will gather our awareness for the time of HH the Dalai Lama’s visit on the 26th and prayerfully surround Birmingham with intentions of love, equality, peace, and joy.

Free. Embody Practice Center, 3918 Montclair Rd, Ste 100. EmbodyBirmingham.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Alabama’s Amazing Ecology – 8:30am-4:30pm.

This class explains how ecosystems work, reviews how they are classified and mapped, and gives an overview of the state’s ecological diversity. $80 Members, $90 Non-Members. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Rd. 205-414-3950.

Breathwork Class with Margaret Pittenger – 9-11am. Explore the freedom that breath can bring to your body. Learn how to breathe fully and find the energy and calm that stems from that. $40.

Embody Practice Center, 3918 Montclair Rd, Ste 100. Register: Margaret Pittenger, 205-999-9070, Mjpittenger@gmail.com.

Yoga for Labor & Birth with Michelle Keel – 1-2:30pm. This fun 90 minute class will take you and your partner through yoga postures that will enhance your labor and birth. Embody Practice Center, 3918 Montclair Rd, Ste 100. Register: SweetOmYoga@ gmail.com.

Fall Plant Sale – 9am-5pm (Sat), 11am-3pm (Sun). Proceeds from the sale benefit The Gardens’ mission to promote public knowledge and appreciation of plants, gardens and the environment.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Rd. 205-414-3950.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 Life Under the Big Top: A Balancing Act – 5:307pm. Workshop #5 in W.O.R.T.H. (Women’s Ongoing Road To Health) 4-week series. Grand Finale Night of exploration for finding balance and wellness through taming the mind, juggling nutrition, and more. $60/4-wk series. The Chocolate Biscuit, 335 Main St, Trussville, AL. Register: 205-218-7255.

Introduction Mindfulness Meditation – 7:158:30pm. Join Marion Buckley for this one-session presentation of mindfulness meditation instruction, practice and information for developing a personal meditation practice. $15. Embody Practice Center, 3918 Montclair Rd, Ste 100. Register: Mfbuckley@ bellsouth.net. EmbodyBirmingham.com.

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Southeastern Outings Dayhike at Red Mountain Park – 2pm. Red Mountain Park is a 1,200-acre public recreational park with more than 18 miles of new hiking and biking trails, open fields and picnic areas. Join us as we explore the park. Info: Mike Mahon, 205-987-3274. Seoutings.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Life Under the Big Top: A Balancing Act – 5:307pm. Workshop #3 in W.O.R.T.H. (Women’s Ongoing Road To Health) 4-week series. Licensed Acupuncturist Ashley Lundy: Health through an Oriental Medicine perspective. $60/4-wk series.

The Chocolate Biscuit, 335 Main St, Trussville, AL. Register: 205-218-7255.

Yoga for Fertility with Michelle Keel – 3-4:30pm.

This class aids in fertility by helping to reduce stress, balance hormones, improve the flow of energy or prana in the body, and opens the hips and pelvic area. $45 advance/$50 door. Embody Practice Center, 3918 Montclair Rd, Ste 100. Register: Sweet OmYoga@gmail.com.

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Sidewalk E-Series #10: Education – 5-8pm. A film and discussion series designed to stimulate conversations about four issues that are particularly relevant to the Birmingham metro area today: Economic Development, Environment, Equality and Education. $10. RMTC Cabaret Theatre, 301 19th St North, Birmingham. 205-332-3715.

Barking at the Moon Festival – 12-5pm. A family and dog-friendly event including vendors, a dog pageant, Guess your Dog’s Weight, dog games and other family activities. Proceeds benefit the Fultondale Bark Park. Free. Children’s and Bark Parks, 2398 Stouts and Fulton Roads, Fultondale, AL 35068. 205-370-1677.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

Finding Freedom From Female Conditions – 2-4:30pm. Learn how to support the body to promote a healthy and balanced endocrine (hormonal) system, along with the underlying energetic causes of physical imbalances that create all female conditions. $49.95. Embody Practice Center, 3918 Montclair Rd, Ste 100. Register: Sheri Bagwell, 770-235-7599, SheriBagwell@me.com.

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Mystery Dinner Theatre Wait Until Dark – 6:30pm (Fri-Sat). South City Theatre presents, a psychological mystery by Frederick Knott, and directed by JJ Mars. Buffet at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm. $25 for the buffet and show. Call 205-332-6625 for tickets.

Homewood Public Library, Large Auditorium, 1721 Oxmoor Rd.

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2nd Annual Autism: Unlocking the Mystery Conference – 8am-12:30pm. Designed for parents and educators who wish to learn more about autism and its comorbid conditions as well as classroom strategies, behavioral plans, special education law, parental support, and more. Admission charged.

Gardendale First Baptist Church, 316 Mountain Crest Parkway, Gardendale. 205-951-1364.

plan ahead SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Mindfulness Meditation Series – 10:15-11:15am.

A series of mindfulness meditation sessions led by Marion Buckley, beginning with basic instruction and offering the opportunity to explore, refine and deepen your personal practice. $12 per class; $32 for the series. Embody Practice Center, 3918 Montclair Rd, Ste 100. Register: Mfbuckley@bellsouth.net.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Yoga Basics with Margaret Pittenger – 5:30-7pm.

This weekly class covers the basics of yoga including skillful pose alignment, pose modifications to suit each body, mindful movement, guided relaxation, all while cultivating awareness of breath. $15/ class or $72/6-week series. Embody Practice Center, 3918 Montclair Rd, Ste 100. Register: Lauren@embodybirmingham.com. EmbodyBirmingham.com.

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Calendar A wonderful resource for filling your workshops, seminars and other events.

sunday Sunday Service – 11am-12:30pm. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave, Birmingham. 205251-3713. UnityBham.com.

A Course in Miracles – 5-6:30pm. On-going discussion group. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave, Birmingham. 205-251-3713. UnityBham.com.

monday Beyond Beginners 5-Week Series with Emilie Maynor – 5:30-6:45pm, Mondays (Oct 20-Nov 17).

Deepen your awareness on the mat as you discover the subtleties of physical and energetic alignment.

Learn various pranayama (breathing) exercises and how vinyasa sequences optimize energy flow. Learn more/register at VillagerYoga.com.

tuesday Trussville Fresh Market – 1-5pm. Herbs, prepared foods, honey, baked goods, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and jam. Trussville Mall, 225 Parkway Dr, Trussville. 205-283-4558.

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Manna Market Organic Food Co-op – Pick up, deliveries and co-op store will be on Oct 7 and 21. Order online. Purchases can be delivered or picked up at one of the convenient locations. Co-op store hours are 1:30-3:30pm at Valley Christian Church, 2600 Cherokee Pl, Mountain Brook. MannaMarket.net.

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poses and breathing exercises will be explored.

Great for practitioners of any level looking to reconnect with foundations of the discipline. Learn more/ register at VillagerYoga.com.

Zumba – 6pm. Zumba at Railroad Park is a Latin inspired dance fitness class. It blends easy Latin dance moves with aerobic steps. The class is fun, energizing, and easy to follow. Free. Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave South, Birmingham. 205-521-9933.

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thursday Signing Time with Meg Coleman – 11-11:45am on Thursdays and 11:30am-12:15pm on Saturdays through October. Babies and Toddlers will learn to communicate with signs instead of screams at this unique, fun and interactive class. Learn more and register at VillagerYoga.com.

Yoga – 6pm. Yoga is a form of exercise that strengthens and tones the body. It promotes balance and flexibility, and quiets the mind. Yoga is for the beginning as well as advanced student. Free. Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave South, Birmingham. 205-521-9933.

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friday Happy Feet Friday – 6-7pm. Get your feet moving in the right direction with a 60-minute low-to-high impact walk/run course. Learn proper walk/run techniques to maximize your current fitness goals.

All experience levels are welcome. Free. Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave South, Birmingham. 205-5219933. RailroadPark.org.

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Yoga for Beginners 6-Week Series with Emilie Maynor – 6-7:30pm, Wednesdays (Oct 15-Nov 19). Introduces the foundations of Hatha yoga with hands-on, “how-to” guidance. Traditional yoga

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saturday Pepper Place Saturday Market – 7am-12pm. Pepper Place Market brings the best Alabama growers, food producers and artisans to Birmingham each week. Weekly Musicians and Chef Demonstrations.

Free. Pepper Place, 2829 2nd Ave South, Birmingham. PepperPlaceMarket.com.

East Lake Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. The East Lake Farmers Market, established in 2005, makes fresh produce and other resources for healthy living available in South East Lake. We accept SNAP/EBT and Senior Nutrition Coupons. East Lake Farmers Market, 7769 2nd Ave South, Birmingham. 205836-3201. EastLakeMarket.org.

Yoga at Birmingham Museum of Art – Family Yoga 9-9:45am and Moving Meditation 10-11am, Saturdays, Oct 11 and 25. Explore the Museum from a different perspective with these two classes from Villager Yoga. Learn more and register at Artsbma.org or VillagerYoga.com.

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communityresourceguide ACUPUNCTURE ASHLEY LUNDY, LAC

Doctor of Oriental Medicine 104 S Chalkville Rd, Ste 105 Trussville, AL 35173 205-234-4033 Alacupuncture.com DocLundy@alacupuncture.com Specializing in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Using noninvasive treatment to help treat pain, high blood pressure, fertility issues, insomnia, fibromyalgia, and weight loss. Located inside Eastern Chiropractic. Call today for your appointment. See ad, page 24.

ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR ANDREA J ROSS

Wholestic Pet Services 205-492-1000 • WholesticPetServices.com Andiross@bellsouth.net WholesticPetServices@gmail.com Animal Communicator, Reiki M a s t e r, A n i m a l M e d i c a l Intuitive, Dog Behaviorist/ Trainer. Natural and alternative healing remedies, aroma therapies, essential oils, herbal remedies, and T-Touch. Natural Flea & Tick Remedies. Creating and living a chemical free environment.

CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTOR & HERBALIST Dr. Jeanne R. Chabot 2116 Rocky Ridge Road Hoover, AL 35216 • 205-822-2177 ChabotChiropractic.com

36 years of Chiropractic experience, certified herbalist, Reiki Master. Conventional Chiropractic adjustments & gentle adjustments, physiological therapeutics, decompression therapy. Private treatment rooms. Massage therapy, Hypnotherapy, Energy Work, Meditation Class, Personal training, and Yoga classes. Most Insurance accepted.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY HEALING WATERS

Bernadine Birdsong I-ACT & NBCHT Certified Instructor 720 23rd St South, Birmingham, AL 205-323-7582 • MoreThanColonics.com Detox your body with Colon Hydrotherapy, Infra Red Sauna, and BioCleanse Therapy. We are the only hydrotherapist in Alabama providing colonics with ionized, microclustered, antioxidant, alkaline water. We offer Lipoex®, a non-invasive way to melt fat, reduce cellulite, and tighten skin. Computerized Biofeedback, Massage therapy, pain management, light therapy, Korean-style Hip Bath, and VibaBody Slimmer also available. See ad, page 7.

COUNSELING EMILY TUCKER LPC, NCC

300 Office Park Dr, Ste 220 Birmingham, AL 35223 205-261-1417 • EmilyTuckerLPC@gmail.com Birmingham-Counseling.com Empathy, compassion and reflection are the foundation of her practice with each client. Specializing in Addictions, relationship issues, trauma recovery, depression and anxiety, wellness coaching.

Call today for your free consultation. Wellness Packages now available; pay once—no hassles. See ad, page 21.

EDUCATIONAL COURSES AMERICAN COACHING SCHOOL AmericanCoachingSchool.com 205-721-3622

500 Quality and Affordable courses online and on-demand.

ENERGY HEALING REV. TERRI A. HEIMAN, RMT, RYT Natural Forces Studio, LLC Birmingham, AL • 516-457-3885 Terri@NaturalForcesStudio.com NaturalForcesStudio.com

O ff e r i n g p r i v a t e s e s s i o n s , workshops and classes in Reiki Energy Healing, Angels, Meditation and Yoga. Spiritual Healing Certification Program, Spiritual Development Academy™ at Spiritual-Development-Academy. com. To Your Spirit!

FAMILY MEDICINE BIRMINGHAM INTEGRATIVE HEALTH Dr. Melanie Miller 159 Main Street Trussville, AL 35173 205-655-2110 BirminghamIntegrativeHealth.com Facebook.com/Birmingham IntegrativeHealth

Dr. Miller brings a commitment to integrative health to her patients in the greater Birmingham area. Her definition of good health goes beyond freedom from disease.

She strives for both physical and mental well-being. She is a Family Medicine Doctor with interest in adrenal, thyroid, hormone balancing, nutrition, food allergies, weight loss, herbs, supplements and acupuncture. See ad, page 9.

HEALTH CONSULTANT SANDRA SCOTT, AADP

Natural Health and Wellness Consultant Food for Life Nutrition & Cooking Instructor 205-687-0238 SandraEScott.com Info@SandraEScott.com Gain and maintain optimal health the way God intended by using food as medicine. Specializing in plant-based nutrition for weight loss and diabetes, raw food preparation, workshops, cooking classes, private and group coaching.

HOMEOPATHY CONSULTANT JOAN SCOTT LOWE

Homeopathic Consultant 1901 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South Birmingham, AL 35209 205-871-1288 Joan@HomeopathyBeWell.com HomeopathyForWellness.com Call or email Joan Scott Lowe, Homeopathic Wellness Consultant, to determine your individual constitutional remedy, the FDA-approved nontoxic homeopathic remedy based on the totality of your mental, emotional, and physical condition, chosen according to the Law of Similars (“like heals like”).

Achieve wellness and freedom from illness!

NUTRITION AND GIFTS GOLDEN TEMPLE, NOW 3 LOCATIONS 1901 11th Ave. South, Birmingham: 205-933-6333 3309 Lorna Rd, Suite 7, Hoover: 205-823-7002 110 N. Chalkville Rd, Suite 148, Trussville: 205-655-0353 Since 1973, we have been bringing you the best in healthy living. We offer a wide variety of merchandise including vitamins, herbs, supplements, natural foods, organic produce, incense, clothing, books, and gifts.

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PAST LIFE REGRESSION DR. ANN J CLARK

3325 Rocky Ridge Plaza, Suite 213 Vestavia Hills, AL 35242 205-637-3599 BirminghamHypnosis.com

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Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. See ad, page 2.

Explore your past lives or visit the spiritual realm in a Life between Life Regression. Also offering hypnotherapy, advanced energy work and meditation class. Certified in clinical hypnotherapy, Past Life Regression, and Life between Life Regression. Reiki Master.

CONTEMPLATIVE PSYCHOLOGY CHUCK WHETSELL, PH.D.

Transformative Psychology Services 2011 9th Ave South, Suite 200B Birmingham, AL 35205 205-901-6438 • PeaceOfNowness.com CWhetsell@PeaceOfNowness.com Using principles of meditation, clients are guided in going more deeply inwards to explore life’s difficulties.

Contacting one’s inner wisdom gives access to strength and purpose, which translates into personal guidelines for going forward in life. Individual and group sessions, including Peace of Nowness groups for working with anxiety.

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YOGA BIRMINGHAM YOGA STUDIO

605 37th Street South Birmingham, AL 35222 • 205-637-4228 Contact@BirminghamYoga.com BirminghamYoga.com Serving the community, Birmingham Yoga offers and hosts: ongoing yoga classes in two beautiful studios, 200-hour yoga teacher training accredited with Yoga Alliance, morning meditation, exciting workshops and class series, monthly community kirtan, musical events, and rental space for guest speakers and teachers.

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EMBODY PRACTICE CENTER 3918 Montclair Rd, Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35213 205-637-0299 Info@embodybirmingham.com EmbodyBirmingham.com

Embody Practice Center offers Yoga for all ages, levels, and health conditions.

Classes include All Levels Yoga, monthly Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga, Beginner’s Series, and series specific to injuries (such as neck and shoulders or low back).

EPC also offers Tai-Ji Quan (Tai Chi), Breath/ Feldenkrais® Class, Meditation workshops, and various other community and professional workshops. See ad, page 11.

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