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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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IN BEDFORD ‘You Are What You Eat’

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TO EAT SAFE The Latest Facts about Organics, Pesticides, Seeds and More

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20 HEALTH RULES Crazy, Sexy, Savvy, Yummy

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22 A GREEN NIGHT’S SLEEP FOR TRAVELERS

Pioneers Show the Way to Eco-Friendly Stays

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24 SAVOR SUMMER Revel in Blissful Indulgence

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elcome to your July 2013 “Food Watch” issue of Natural Awakenings magazine! In this issue, you’ll find information and resources for making smart and healthy food choices, plus lots of fun, eco-friendly stuff to do throughout the month!

In “Six Ways to Eat Safe” you’ll find in-depth information about food safety and sustainability concerns including chemical exposure, ecosystem stressors, GMO labeling and why the word “natural” on food packaging may not mean what you think it does. In our “Health Rules” article, you’ll learn why an alkaline diet can reduce damaging inflammation for a healthier body (again with the kale!). Keeping with the healthy eating theme, our Community Spotlight this month highlights The Well, a natural food and supplement store in Bedford. The Well’s co-founder, Linda Burger, is a holistic health guru who gives her own spin on the healing power of food and how “we are what we eat.” Linda is a firm believer in encouraging everyone to get educated about where food comes from, how it’s grown, what’s in it and on it, as well as what the term “organic” really means. If you can’t make it to The Well for your fresh produce, check out our Farmers’ Market page (21) for information on other local sources of food around the Blue Ridge Region. As Hippocrates so famously said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”

Our “Green Night’s Sleep” article highlights steps that hotels across the country are taking to be greener. (Interested in information about hotels, campgrounds and bed and breakfast establishments across the Blue Ridge Region that are doing the same? Then keep an eye out for our new “Blue Ridge Green Travel” section being launched in August’s issue of Natural Awakenings!) Another interesting piece included in the green hotels article is that some hotels are using water for cleaning. The article tells us: “Electrolyzed water is now used for cleaning; a higher pH works as a nontoxic degreaser, while a lower pH turns water into a sanitizer, eliminating the need for chemical cleansers and gloves.” For more information about home systems that can produce acidic water for cleaning, please contact Tara Orlando at Healthy Water for Me (ad page 5). For effective tools you can use to clean with just water, contact Jean Cox at H2O at Home (ad page 12).

In our “Savor Summer” article, you’ll find simple tips for enjoying lowcost fun in the sun including one of my favorite, yet most elusive, available pastimes, “doing nothing.” In fact, when my youngest child complains, “I’m bored,” I reply, “Great! Try being a human ‘being’ rather than a human ‘doing’ for a little while.”

Whatever your plans for “being” or “doing” this summer, the staff here at Natural Awakenings hopes you enjoy them. Have a great July and Happy Independence Day!

Sincerely,

Tracy Garland, Publisher NABlueRidge.com

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loydFest 12, “Rise and Shine,” to be held July 25 through 28 in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in Floyd, is approaching sold-out status. Across-the-Way Productions is working on the final touches of what is expected to be the best of the premier, four-day music and outdoor events yet.

“We are completely psyched about what is in-store for the 12th annual FloydFest,” says festival co-founder and producer Kris Hodges. “The lineup, the outdoor events, the surprises around every corner. We continue to push our creativity further and further to offer up the best outdoor and music experience ever.”

In an effort to sustain an intimate festival experience and ensure that visitors enjoy the best experience, the FloydFest team revamped the festival’s infrastructure and created a new transportation model for this year’s event. Across-the-Way Productions enlisted civil engineers, transportation teams and local landowners to increase the shuttle fleet on the busiest days, develop a “gear check” system, install off-site shower units, set up “plugged” and “unplugged” campsites for RVs and cars and establish off-site credentialing of all vehicles and patrons.

FloydFest’s ever-increasing emphasis on the holistic outdoor experience has created a full schedule of music, art and outdoor adventures, Hodges says.

For more information, call 888-VA-FESTS (823-3787), email Info@ATWProductions.com or visit FloydFest.com. See ad on back cover.

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omestead Creamery, in Wirtz, announces Office Delivery, a new pilot program that brings its dairy products and fresh, local produce to workplaces. The service is available throughout Homestead’s delivery area in Rocky Mount, Salem and Roanoke.

The program offers a dairy option that includes choices of Homestead natural milk, ice cream, butter, beef patties and free-range eggs; the price depends on the choices. It also offers a produce package for $18, which will include a combination of vegetables and fruit, as well as herbs or occasional spices. Because produce choices can change from week to week, information on each week’s offerings will be communicated the prior week. The box will also include storage and cooking tips as well as recipes and, when possible, information on the local farmers who provide the produce.

To qualify for the office delivery, each workplace must have a minimum of 10 employees sign up each week, but they need not be the same employees each time. “This makes it easy to participate, because some people may not want to do it every week,” says Nancy Overton, Homestead’s marketing manager. “And it’s also easy because they can choose what they want.”

Homestead will work with each workplace to make the process efficient, Overton says. The program can be tailored to individual companies to offer products that work for them. This includes discussing logistics concerning company space and refrigeration or coolers. Deliveries will be weekly on Fridays, beginning July 19.

“Some people have trouble getting to a farmers’ market on Saturdays,” Overton says. “This is an easy way to eat healthier because the food is delivered right to them. Our motto is ‘Do good. Eat better.’”

For more information, call Homestead Creamery at 540-721-2045. See ad on page 19 and Resource Guide, page 29.

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newsbriefs Free Workshop on Using Special Events to Improve Business Visibility

Co-op’s Heritage Point Farm Dedicated in June

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lue Ridge Green Media, in Salem, will offer a free workshop on how to promote businesses and increase sales through special events. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 15, at the Salem Business Center.

Bonnie Cranmer, Marketing Director of Blue Ridge Green Media, a sustainable business consultancy, will present the workshop. The event will detail key strategies to create greater visibility for businesses through seasonal and special events. These key strategies include the use of music, food, beverages, outdoor recreation and indoor activities that tie in to businesses’ missions and objectives and build consumer awareness and loyalty.

“It’s summertime, and business can slow down as kids are out of school and people cycle through vacation season,” says Cranmer. “But it’s not too late to get value from your summer activities and have it bring profit into your business.”

Cost: Free. Location: Salem Business Center, 1390 Southside Dr., Salem. Registration required; deadline is July 10. For more information or to register, contact Natural Awakenings at 540-3841815 or email Events@NABlueRidge.com. See ad on page 10.

eritage Point, a cooperative urban farm owned by Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, was dedicated to the cooperative’s owners and the community, including the City of Roanoke, on Saturday, June 8.

Cooperative members, officials of the board of directors and community representatives were present.

The project is based on a 24.9-acre parcel on Blue Hills Drive, off Route 460. The event featured speakers, music, vendors and tours of the farm. Vegetables, fruit from trees and bushes and flowers are planted for regular harvest and sale. Chickens and chicks are a lively attraction, with a hen house, chicken yard and baby chick pen all accessible for visitors. There are two buildings, a barn and historic homestead, and a large hoop house for growing produce.

Heritage Point is expecting to be open for business as a farmers’ market sometime during the summer.

For more information, visit FarmRoanoke.com or Facebook.com/RoanokeCoop. See ad on page 8 and Resource Guide, page 29.

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Energy-Efficient ‘Passivhaus’ Cohousing Coming to Floyd

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ubilee Cohousing announced recently that it expects to break ground on Virginia’s first Passivhaus community in 2014.

Cohousing communities are designed to balance privacy with community, supporting high levels of connection, affordability and environmental sustainability among residents. Jubilee will join more than 150 cohousing communities that have already been created nationwide, including five in Virginia. Structures Design/Build, of Roanoke, will design and build Jubilee’s homes using Passivhaus building technology to create super energy-efficient dwellings. Passivhaus technology, common in Europe, saves up to 90 percent on space heating costs.

By embracing this form of housing and by building all of its units at once, Jubilee hopes to become a model for reasonably priced, low-energy housing in the United States.

Jubilee plans to cluster about 30 modest-sized private homes on seven acres of its 38-acre parcel, located one mile from downtown Floyd. The remainder will be left for shared gardens, nature trails, playground, woods and wilderness. Jubilee cohousing, a multi-generational community, and is seeking additional members. Inquiries are welcome, as well as visits to the group’s monthly meetings, social events and land walks.

For more information, call 540-250-7032, email FloydCohousing.Jubilee@gmail.com or visit JubileeCoho. com. See ad on page 18.

irginia Tech’s beloved sycamore tree, which dated to around 1870 before it was cut down, once again grows on campus, by way of its progeny with the same DNA. In April, in honor of Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day on April 26, a planting celebration was held on Henderson Lawn, near where the original sycamore once stood. The new, 10-foot tree John Seiler (left) and Eric was rooted from a cutting taken shortly Wiseman check the progress before the dying historic tree was removed of one of the two surviving clones of the Henderson for safety reasons in the summer of 2010.

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The tree suffered from root damage due to underground utility work in the 1980s, fungal disease and old age.

The sycamore clone is one of only two that survived from 300 small cuttings taken from the original tree. Professor John Seiler and Associate Professor Eric Wiseman, both of the College of Natural Resources and Environment, oversaw the project, first in a campus greenhouse and later at the Urban Horticulture Center, operated by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. “It was likely the wrong time of year [for the cuttings to survive], but we had to try since the tree’s removal was imminent,” said Seiler. “The only other cutting that survived was planted last May outside the College of Natural Resources and Environment building, which has a tradition of planting a tree honoring each graduating class.”

Wiseman added, “Over time this identical twin will look just like its mother tree.”

For more information, visit VTNews.VT.edu/ Articles/2013/04/041713-cnre-SycamoreClonePlanting.

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newsbriefs Princeton Review Recognizes Local Universities’ Green Efforts

Appomattox Recognized as Arbor Day Foundation Tree City

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he Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges recently recognized two local universities, Radford and Virginia Tech, for their environmental efforts. The entire list includes 320 U.S. schools in the United States, including eight others in Virginia, and two in Canada “that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation,” according to the Princeton Review website.

Radford University was commended for five of its buildings that have received the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification. Four of these are residence halls, which makes Radford the only university in Virginia to receive this certification for residence halls. Other green initiatives include energy-efficient transportation, widespread recycling and energy conservation, student clubs that participate in sustainability events and dining facilities that are certified by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality as a Virginia Green Restaurant.

Virginia Tech, a nationally recognized campus sustainability leader, has an Office of Energy and Sustainability dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency and pursuing LEED Silver certification or higher for all new construction and renovation projects. The school has achieved LEED Gold for two projects, LEED Silver for another and is pursuing certification for 11 more. Since 2010 the dining services’ garden at Kentland Farm has provided 72,000 pounds of sustainable produce for on-campus dining centers.

Both schools offer degrees in environmental studies.

For more information, visit PrincetonReview.com/Green-Guide.

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his spring, the town of Appomattox celebrated its first official Arbor Day as a designated Tree City, part of the national Tree City USA program. It joins about 150 localities in Virginia so named.

For the event, Appomattox Girl Scout Troops 1350 and 734 planted a red maple tree with the guidance of Rick Butler, forest specialist with the Virginia Department of Forestry.

“It is something to be proud of,” Butler said. A proclamation read at Rick Butler, forester of the Virginia Department of Forestry, and the ceremony stated that planting Appomattox County Girl Scout trees would help with erosion, reduce Troops 1350 and 734, plant a maple tree during a ceremony recognizing heating costs and increase property the Town of Appomattox for its values. The town also received a Tree newest honor as a Tree City USA. City plaque and flag.

The Arbor Day Foundation sponsors the program, which encourages communities to increase their awareness of stewardship of trees. To be recognized as a Tree City, a locality must create a tree board, develop a landscaping ordinance and hold an annual Arbor Day celebration. It also must spend at least $2 per capita annually for its community forestry program.

Appomattox has been working toward Tree City USA status for several years. This was its fourth Arbor Day observance, and in the past three years the town has planted oak, maple and dogwood trees, most of which were donated by Vaughn Basset Furniture Company. Board chair Catherine Zdgiebloski said that the designation will make Appomattox eligible for landscaping grants as well.

The tree program complements the town’s status as a recognized bird sanctuary as well.

At the ceremony, Barbara White, partnership coordinator for the Virginia Department of Forestry, said, “Trees are a treasure for our past and a gift for our future.”

For more information, visit ArborDay.org.

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ori Leonard, DVM, of Concord Veterinary Services, in Concord, attained the credential of Veterinary Member of the Faculty of Homeopathy (UK), or VetMFHom, in April.

To earn this credential, Leonard spent three years attending courses taught by the Homeopathic Professionals Teaching Group (HPTG), in York and Leeds, England. For further instruction thereafter she spent a year studying via Skype with Dr. Geoff Johnson, a veterinarian who practices homeopathy in Somerset, England.

The credential is granted by the Faculty of Homeopathy, in Bedfordshire, only after successful completion of the homeopathy courses, case studies, written examinations, homework and oral and hands-on examinations. The Faculty of Homeopathy is the only organization in the world that offers the VetMFHom credential.

Leonard opened Concord Veterinary Services in 1993. Besides traditional veterinary services, she offers holistic treatments that include Reiki, animal communication and flower essences, as well as homeopathy. “I focus on the quality of life for each individual animal, and use whichever method I feel is most appropriate to each case, whether that be homeopathy, flower essences from Green Hope Farm, Reiki or communication with the animals themselves,� Leonard says. “I have a deep conviction that animals deserve our respect and loving attention.�

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new food pyramid, MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate. gov), is based on its 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aimed at helping people make better food choices. Fruits and vegetables should comprise half our “plate�, and dark green veggies are the USDA’s top choice of nutrients. Kale leads the list of helpful leafy greens for many reasons.

Like its cousins in the Brassica family— broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and collards—kale is a low-calorie, nutrientdense powerhouse of antioxidants, including vitamins A and C. Per calorie, kale contains more iron than beef and more calcium than milk, and it is better absorbed by the body than most dairy products. A single serving (about one cup, chopped) provides 5 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber, plus two grams of protein. The versatile veggie—it is tasty steamed, braised or baked—is also a rich source of both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids.

Best of all, kale is a “green� green, high on the sustainability scale. Growing one pound of kale uses about 23 gallons of water; raising a pound of beef necessitates more than 2,400.

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ecotip Green Kitchen Home Composting Boosts Sustainability A 2012 report from the National Resources Defense Council notes that just 3 percent of uneaten food in the United States is composted, and landfill scraps account for 23 percent of all methane gas emissions. Composting, the process of decomposing organic matter into a nutrient-rich material, is an easy way to turn food scraps, lawn clippings, garden trimmings and other waste into natural garden fertilizer. Its relatively loose composition allows nutrients to pass into the soil quickly, and the practice reduces discards to landfills.

Compost material is not limited to what’s left on a plate after dining. Expand contents to include peels, cores and husks from fruits and vegetables generated during meal preparation, egg and nut shells, tea leaves and coffee grounds, bread, crackers and pet food. Fruit and vegetable seeds won’t decompose in cold conditions, however. (Learn more about green gardening at GreenLiving.NationalGeographic.com.)

Now, plates and cups made of sugarcane or corn, plus oil- and plant-based packaging, can also be added to the list.

Pending legislation in California would allow products meeting certain criteria to bear “compostable� or “biodegradable� claims on packaging.

Manufacturers of compost bins are responding to increased consumer interest with convenient options. In addition to traditional plastic or metal containers and wood-sided bins, new high-quality, enclosed, compost tumblers offer quicker processing time, protection from animals and less odor. Advanced models include automatic, electric, indoor composters. (See more at EarthEasy. com/grow_compost.html.)

Live composting in the form of vermiculture, or worm composting, teaches care for creatures and ecosystem sustainability.

Food scraps feed worms, which then produce nutrient-rich castings (excreta). (Learn more at GrowOrganic.com and RedWormComposting.com.)

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Locavore Aid A Handy Atlas for Eating Local Strolling of the Heifers, a Vermontbased local food advocacy group, has released its second annual Locavore Index, tracking the availability and use of locally produced foods and ranking states based on their committed support.

Using recent data from multiple sources, the index incorporates farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) operations and food hubs in its per capita comparison of consumer interest in eating locally sourced foods, known as locavorism. The top five states for accessibility of local foods are Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Iowa; the bottom five are Florida, Louisiana, Arizona, Nevada and Texas.

The organization’s Executive Director, Orly Munzing, says the purpose of the index is to encourage local food efforts by supporting farm-to-school programs, urging hospitals and nursing homes to purchase local foods and asking supermarkets to buy from local farms.

View the ranking of every state at Tinyurl.com/LocavoreIndex.

Wonder Weave Natural Fiber is Stronger than Steel Nanocellulose, a material derived from tree fiber and some grain stalks, could now potentially be sourced from blue-green algae in sufficient quantities to cost-efficiently create ultra-thin media displays, lightweight body armor, a one-pound boat that carries up to 1,000 pounds of cargo, and a wide range of other products. R. Malcolm Brown, Jr., Ph.D., a biology professor at the University of Texas at Austin, presented his team’s findings at an American Chemical Society conference as a major step toward “one of the most important discoveries in plant biology.”

Brown’s method uses genes from the family of bacteria that produces vinegar and secretes nanocellulose. The genetically altered algae, known as cyanobacteria, are entirely self-sustaining. They produce their own food from sunlight and water and absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, offering a natural way to reduce this major greenhouse gas.

Brown says bacterial nanocellulose can be used to create ballistic glass, aerospace materials or even wound dressings, because it retains its stiffness and strength even when submerged in liquid. Its most obvious application would be in paper, cardboard and display industries.

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Bee Careful Honeybee-Killing Pesticides Banned in Europe Colony collapse disorder, a mysterious ailment that has been killing large numbers of honeybees for several years, is expanding, wiping out 40 to 50 percent of the hives needed to pollinate many of America’s fruits and vegetables. Some beekeepers and researchers cite growing evidence that a powerful class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which hinder the bees’ brain learning function and leave them unable to make the connection between floral scents and nectar, could be a key factor.

Although manufacturers claim the pesticides pose no threat to bees, a recent British honeybee field study found enough evidence to convince 15 of 27 EU member governments and the Executive European Commission to support a two-year ban on three of the world’s most widely used agricultural pesticides in this category, starting this December. The action followed a European Food Safety Authority report in April that indicated these toxins pose an acute risk to honeybees.

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Hands Off Protecting a Natural Laboratory The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is working to preserve a tract known as the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), a worldrenowned freshwater research facility in Northwestern Ontario that takes research out of the lab and into the environment, where scientists can isolate the effects of specific pollutants on aquatic ecosystems.

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The Well in Bedford: ‘You Are What You Eat’

by Karen Adams

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t has been more than 10 years since Linda Burger and her husband, Ken, opened The Well, their natural food and wellness store in Bedford, and every day they witness the power of food and how it can harm or heal, depending on the choices we make.

“I believe in the healing power of food, but even more than that, I believe that old saying: You are what you eat,” Linda Burger says. She compares poor eating to putting the sugar in a car’s gas tank: it destroys the whole engine. “The U.S. is living evidence of the decisions that people make when they eat poorly and

then take a pill to try to undo what they’ve done to themselves.”

But there are so many safe and natural alternatives, she says, many of which are offered in her store. The Well carries natural foods, supplements, herbs, pure essential oils and aromatherapy products, gifts, books and music. The grocery section sells refrigerated and bulk foods, many gluten-free items and a wide variety of bulk spices, teas and herbs. An important mission of The Well is to offer locally grown chemical-free produce and meats as well—because eating real, clean, food is the answer to better health, she says.

On this note, she enthusiastically describes her admiration and support for the local farmers she represents. “I am thrilled to be able to work with these people,” she says. “They have high standards and are well-educated, informed people who know how to grow real food that is clean and chemical-free.” But, she adds, she can’t call it organic. While many small farms, both locally and nationally, follow organic procedures, they often cannot afford the expensive and time-consuming process required to become certified organic, Burger explains.

But their goods are, essentially, organically grown and raised. The Well currently carries products from Dahlia Farm, IdleWild Farm and Falling Creek Farm, all in Bedford; as well as D&L Cattle, in Goode, and Bramble Hollow Farm, in Montvale, both in Bedford County.

It’s amazing how the business has grown, Burger says, from the small enterprise that began in the 1990s with a focus on plant-based remedies. Burger notes that sometimes the most appropriate “plant-based remedies” are the vegetables and fruits we put on our plates. As a result, due to customer requests and the Burgers’ own knowledge about health, it was natural that they would begin to offer food, especially local produce. Burger says with a laugh, “I am always telling people, whatever their health situation, ‘Eat more vegetables; lots of vegetables!’”

Burger’s own health is evidence of the power of eating well. She stopped eating gluten some time ago, which re-

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duced her overall body aches. But then she took it a step further and removed all grain as well. “Whenever I ate it I felt thick and heavy and stuffy and uncomfortable the next morning, but not anymore.” She adds that nut flours, such as almond flour and coconut flour, taste just as good as, or even better than, wheat flour. “Some of the best cookies I’ve ever had in my life don’t have any grain at all,” she says. She likes the popular “Paleo Diet,” based on foods that humans would have eaten during the Paleolithic Era. These include chemicalfree vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, oils and unprocessed meat.

Burger emphasizes that it is not only what we eat but what is in it and on it that matters. She is a fierce and vocal opponent of genetically modified organisms

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The Well’s Facebook page often has updated information on GMO issues.

“We literally, physically, emotionally and mentally are what we feed ourselves,” she says. “What we eat determines how we feel, how we move, what we are made of. What we eat primarily determines our health. That is a fact and there is no way around it.”

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Linda Burger, owner of The Well, in Bedford, recommends this grain-free, “Paleo diet” cookie recipe. The Well carries all of the listed ingredients.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, blend dates and almond meal.

In a bowl, add dates, almond meal, pumpkin puree, egg, allspice, cinnamon, baking powder, egg and coconut flakes.

Blend. On a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, use about 2 tsp of the batter to form a ball, then push down in the center to create a “nest.” Do this for all cookies. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool for 10 minutes. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler over low heat. Spoon melted chocolate in the dip of each cookie. Let rest for 1 hour.

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Six Ways to Eat Safe

The Latest Facts about Organics, Pesticides, Seeds and More

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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ot fun in the summertime begins with fresh, sweet and savory seasonal flavors brought to life in al fresco gatherings with family and friends. As the popularity of farmers’ markets and home gardening surges onward, it’s time to feast on the tastiest produce, picked ripe from America’s farms and gardens for peak flavor and nutrition.

Similar to raising a sun umbrella, learning where food comes from and how it’s produced provides the best protection against getting burned. Here’s the latest on some of the season’s hottest food issues to help families stay safe and well nourished.

Local Organic Reigns Supreme Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and garlic farmer near Ann Arbor, Michigan, observes, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same thing.” Purchasing local foods whenever possible has many merits, including shaking the farmer’s hand, asking about farming methods and developing sincere relationships. Buying local also supports the local economy and contributes to food security.

Yet “local” alone does not necessarily mean better.

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livestock genetically modified or engineered (GM, GMO or GE) feed. That’s one reason why the smartest food choice is organic, with local organic being the gold standard.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification label ensures that strict national organic standards— prohibiting the use of antibiotics, hormones and GM feed and ingredients—have been met. Plus, organically raised livestock must have access to the outdoors and ample time on pastures, naturally resulting in milk and meat with higher levels of health-protecting omega-3 fatty acids.

Still, organic naysayers abound. For example, many negative headlines were generated by a recent Stanford University study that questioned whether or not organic foods are safer or more healthful than conventional. Few news outlets relayed the researchers’ actual conclusions—that organic foods may reduce exposure to pesticide residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria; children on organic diets have significantly lower levels of pesticide metabolites, or breakdown products, in their urine; organic milk may contain significantly higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids; and organic produce contains higher levels of health-protecting antioxidants.

Jim Riddle, former organic outreach coordinator at the University of Minnesota, in Lamberton, explains that organic farming methods are based on building and improving the soil, promoting biodiversity and protecting natural resources, regardless of the size of the farm. Healthier ecosystems, higher quality soil and clean water will produce healthier plants, which in turn support healthier animals and humans on a healthier planet.

Pesticide Problems and Solutions Children are most vulnerable to the effects of pesticides and other environmental toxins, due to their smaller size and rapid physical development. Last December, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement that asserted, “Beyond acute poisoning, the influences of low-level pesticide exposures on child health are of increasing concern.”

The organization links pesticide exposure to higher risk for brain tumors, leukemia, attention deficit disorders, autism and reductions in IQ. Because weeds naturally develop resistance to the herbicides designed to kill them, Dow AgroSciences has genetically engineered seeds to produce crops that can withstand spraying with both the systemic herbicide glyphosate (Roundup), and 2,4-D, one of the active ingredients in Agent Orange, used as a defoliant in the Vietnam War. The latter is commonly applied to lawns and wheat-producing agricultural land, even though research reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives links exposure to 2,4-D to birth defects and increased cancer risk. Dow AgroSciences’ new GE seeds await regulatory approval.

Eric Mader, program director at the Portland, Oregonbased Xerces Society for the conservation of invertebrates and pollinator protection, warns that broad-spectrum pesticides kill beneficial insects along with those considered pests. Mader recommends increasing the number of beneficial insects, which feed on pests, by planting a greater diversity of native plants on farms and in home gardens.

Demand for GMO Labeling Despite California’s narrow defeat of Proposition 37, which would have required statewide labeling of products containing GMOs, advocates at the Environmental Working Group and the Just Label It campaign are pushing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for nationwide GMO labeling. Responding to consumer demand, Whole Foods Market recently announced that it will require GMO labeling in all of its U.S. and Canadian stores by 2018.

Filmmaker Jeremy Seifert’s powerful new documentary, GMO OMG, should give the movement a major push, as well.

The 2013 film explores the danger in corporate patenting of seeds and the unknown health and environmental risks of engineered food. Seifert says, “I have a responsibility to my children to hand on to them a world that is not poisoned irreparably.” As for the promise that GMOs are required to “feed the world,” he believes it’s a lie, noting that it’s better to “feed the world well.”

Seed Freedom and Food Choice Roger Doiron, founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International, headquartered in Scarborough, Maine, celebrates Food Independence Day each July Fourth. Doiron believes that growing, harvesting, cooking and preserving food is both liberating and rewarding, and patriotic. More than 25,000 individuals from 100 countries belong to his nonprofit network that focuses on re-localizing the world’s food supply. Food freedom starts with seeds.

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Saving and trading heirloom, non-hybrid, non-GMO seeds is becoming as easy as checking out a library book.

Several libraries across the country are serving as seed banks, where patrons check out seeds, grow crops, save seeds and then donate some back to their local library.

Liana Hoodes, director of the National Organic Coalition, in Pine Bush, New York, is a fan of her local Hudson Valley Seed Library. The library adheres to Indian Physicist Vandana Shiva’s Declaration of Seed Freedom and makes sure all seed sources are not related to, owned by or affiliated with biotech or pharmaceutical corporations. In addition to preserving heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, each seed packet is designed by a local artist.

Finicky about Fish Grilled fish makes a lean, heart-healthy, low-calorie summer meal. Some fish, however, may contain chemicals that pose health risks, especially for pregnant or nursing women and children. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury, which is toxic to a baby’s developing nervous system. Both the EPA and local state health departments post consumption advisories that recommend limiting or avoiding certain species of fish caught in specific locations.

For several decades, Captain Anne Mosness, a wild salmon fisherwoman, operated commercial fishing boats in Washington waters and from Copper River to Bristol Bay, Alaska. She worries about the threat of pollution from industrial aquaculture, plus the effects of genetically engineered salmon on wild fish populations, coastal economies and ecosystems.

Mosness explains that AquAdvantage Salmon, a product of AquaBounty Technologies, was created “by inserting a growth hormone gene from Pacific Chinook and a promoter gene from an eel-like fish called ocean pout into Atlantic salmon.” She questions the FDA approval process and failure to address unanswered questions about the risks of introducing “novel” animals into the food supply, as well as related food allergies and greater use of antibiotics in weaker fish populations. “The salmon farming industry already uses more antibiotics per weight than any other animal production,” comments Mosness.

The FDA’s official public comment period on GMO salmon closed in April, but consumers can still voice concerns to their legislators while demanding and applauding national GMO labeling. GMO fish may be on our dinner plates by the end of the year, but with labels, consumers gain the freedom to make informed choices. Consumers can also ask retailers not to sell GMO fish. Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Whole Foods have all committed to not selling GMO seafood.

Antibiotic Resistance According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotics are one of the greatest public health achievements of the past 100 years. However, one of the most critical public health and economic issues we currently face is the loss of these drugs’ effectiveness, due in large part to their misuse and overuse in industrial agriculture.

Dr. David Wallinga, senior advisor in science, food and health at the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, says that about 80 percent of all antibiotics are given to farm animals for two reasons: to prevent illness associated with living in crowded, stressful and often unsanitary conditions; and to promote “feed efficiency�, or weight gain. However, bacteria naturally mutate to develop resistance to antibiotics when exposed to doses that are insufficient to kill them.

Wallinga points out that antibiotic-resistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), cost our nation at least $20 billion annually and steal tens of thousands of American lives each year. Most recently, hardto-treat urinary tract infections (UTI), were traced to antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria in chickens.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria exist in our environment, but are more likely to be found in conventionally, rather than organically raised meat and poultry, which by law must be raised without antibiotics. Consumers beware: the word “natural� on food labels does not provide the same protection. The good news is that according to Consumers Union research, raising meat and poultry without antibiotics can be accomplished at minimal cost to the consumer—about five cents extra per pound for pork and less than a penny per pound extra for chicken.

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n summer, when many fruits, herbs and vegetables are at their peak, it makes sense to harness their power for the family’s benefit. “Some people flock to plant-empowered living for better health, others because of their spiritual beliefs, to support animal welfare, respect the environment or best of all, because it tastes great,” says wellness activist Kris Carr, a documentary filmmaker, New York Times bestselling author and the educational force behind KrisCarr.com.

Carr joined the wellness revolution after being diagnosed with a rare disease. It proved to be the incentive she needed to change her eating habits and find renewed power and energy. Her new book, Crazy Sexy Kitchen, with recipes by Chef Chad Sarno, celebrates the colors, flavors and powers of plants that nourish us at the cellular level.

Her main tenets include a focus on: Reducing inflammation. Inflammation is caused by what we eat, drink, smoke, think (stress), live in (environment), or don’t do well (lack of exercise). At the cellular level, it can lead to allergies, arthritis, asthma, heart disease, dia-

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betes, digestive disorders and cancer, according to Victoria Drake, Ph.D., of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, who culled the latest research (LPI.OregonState. edu/infocenter/inflammation.html).

Creating an acid/alkaline balance. “Tilting the pH scale in the alkaline direction is easy with a diet filled with mineral-rich plant foods,” says Carr. It also means minimizing meat, dairy, sugar, eggs, commercially processed foods, coffee and alcohol.

Drinking produce. Green juices and green smoothies are ideal. “They are the most important part of my personal daily practice, one that I will never abandon,” Carr notes.

Carr and her husband, Brian Fassett, whom she met when he edited her documentary, Crazy Sexy Cancer, share the juice and smoothie making responsibilities. “We make enough to have two 12-ounce servings of green drinks a day. Our recipes are often guided by what’s available in the fridge,” she advises. The secret is a three-to-one ratio of three veggies for every piece of fruit.

Kale reigns in their home. The dark leafy superfood is especially suited for smoothies, salads and sautés. They like kale’s generous helping of vitamin K for maintaining strong bones.

Carr’s Crazy Sexy Kale Salad is dressed with vinaigrette that includes flax oil, which she notes is high in omega-3s to promote healthy brain function. It’s also a well-known anti-inflammatory food. “Make sure to buy cold-pressed, organic flax oil in a dark bottle and store it in the fridge,” she advises, “because light and heat may turn the oil rancid. I like Barlean’s brand, but there are many other quality flax oils available. Since it is sensitive to heat, I use it mostly in salad dressings and smoothies.”

Carr maintains that, “By decreasing the amount of acidic inflammatory foods while increasing the amount of healthy and alkaline plant foods, you flood your body with vitamins, minerals, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, antioxidants and fiber.” This supports the body in maintaining and repairing itself. She further points out, “Once your body repairs, it can renew. That’s big-healer medicine.

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Hotel construction adhered to eco-friendly practices. A 100-acre bird sanctuary followed the onsite discovery of endangered golden-cheeked warblers. The 36-hole golf course is certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program and deemed the most eco-friendly in the United States by the PGA Tour. The hotel’s four pools and a lazy river for tubing honor the region’s dry climate; water reclamation via closed loop natural catchments and rain retention ponds keep guests afloat

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and the golf course green.

Also in Texas, the Four Seasons Hotel Austin has a “zero waste” goal, requiring the recycling of 90 percent of all onsite waste. Shadowboxes above trash cans show guests examples of what is and isn’t recyclable, while unused soap and other toiletries are donated to local women’s shelters.

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the 70 percent compliance mark. We hope to reach our 90 percent goal by year’s end.” She notes that after management cancelled weekly dumpster service, only one six-by-six-foot trash container remains. Even worn linens become cleaning rags. The saltwater swimming pool uses soda ash, rather than harsher chlorine chemical treatments.

Kitchen scraps are composted and become fertilizer for the hotel’s herb and vegetable garden and flowerbeds.

Natural compost bags in guest rooms collect banana peels, apple cores and other organic food waste. At the end of the year, guests that composted during their visit receive a thank-you letter and The Nature Conservancy plants a tree in their name in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the world’s most endangered tropical forests (PlantABillion.org).

Boston’s Colonnade Hotel, built in the 1970s, grows greener with each upgrade. “We replace systems with the greenest possible solutions,” explains Keith Alexander, director of property operations. Guest room windows have been replaced with filmed and insulating twinned panes to save power year-round. Electrolyzed water is now used for cleaning; a higher pH works as a nontoxic degreaser, while a lower pH turns water into a sanitizer, eliminating the need for chemical cleansers and gloves. Next, the hotel plans to install a large commercial dishwasher that will use electrolyzed water instead of chlorine-based cleaners.

California’s Cavallo Point Lodge, near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, opened in Sausalito in 2008 as the newest national park lodge and the only one with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. It was built in the early 1900s to house Fort Baker’s military families.

While renovations have enlarged the rooms, wood door framing maintains the rustic appearance and the wood floors are either original or made from repurposed wood. “We learned a lot while updating the lodge,” says General Manager Euan Taylor. “We discovered that the tin ceiling tiles were painted with lead-based paint. Instead of using harsh chemicals, we froze each tile, gave it a slight twist and the paint fell off.”

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restaurant and onsite cooking school is purchased from local farmers.

In Big Sur, California, the awardwinning Post Ranch Inn specializes in repurposing materials. Wood from old growth redwood wine casks accent walls in guest rooms. Fallen trees become benches dotting walkways. Dinnerware is made from recycled glass and any broken plates are recycled again. The honey used for a special spa facial treatment comes from 18 onsite beehives.

Daily updates on energy savings via the Inn’s 208 kW, 990-panel solar power system can be viewed at Tinyurl. com/PostRanchInnMonitor.

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Oregon’s The Resort at the Mountain, in Welches, installed an additional 11,000 indigenous plants throughout its 300-acre property in 2009, in the spirit of the nearby Mount Hood National Forest. The mountain is home to the only ski lodge certified by the Sustainable Travel Institute, using United Nations criteria.

“We are a base camp for skiers, hikers, off-road bikers and fly fishermen,” says General Manager John Erickson.

“Our ‘field to stream’ menu features northwest products and of course, fish.”

The resort’s golf course, following the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, uses natural methods for weed control. “We pull them up,” says Erickson. “Wildflowers get to stay where they are.” Golfers and fishermen volunteer to help keep the course in good shape and the water channels clear for salmon and steelhead. From the golf course, visitors can see the salmon swimming upstream. “Most of the fishermen catch and release,” says Erickson. “We want to be good stewards of the land.”

More Sustainable Hotels While many hotels are implementing energy- and water-saving measures and recycling, some are taking even more Earth-friendly steps in their operations and services.

Best Western Plus Boulder Inn, in Boulder, Colorado, is solar powered and supplies bicycles for guests.

Forty 1° North, in Newport, Rhode Island, provides in-room electronic newspaper delivery via iPads, saving 700 pounds of waste per month.

Hyatt at Olive 8, in Seattle, Washington, has an 8,355-square-foot living rooftop that provides an urban habitat for birds, bees and butterflies and reduces storm water runoff to city sewers.

The InterContinental New York Times Square has two green rooftops that feature low-maintenance, droughttolerant plants to help regulate the building’s temperature. A resident beehive produced 40 pounds of locally sourced honey in its initial harvest.

Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco, in Portland, Oregon, offers guests a 50 percent discount on parking for hybrid cars, plus complimentary electric car charging.

Shore Hotel, in Santa Monica, California, offers a Green Concierge program with information on local farmers’ markets, eco-friendly shopping and fair trade espresso spots, plus access to hybrid taxis, bicycles and walking tours.

In the Finger Lakes area of upstate New York, the Hotel Skyler, a former temple and theater, the third hotel in the U.S. and 10th in the world to achieve Platinum LEED certification, is heated by a geothermal gas pump and outfitted with salvaged architecture.

Element hotels [in Colorado, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey and Texas] offer green kitchens, spa baths, in-room recycle bins, magnetic guest room door signs, electric vehicle chargers, in-room filtered tap water and bikes to borrow.

Chicago’s Hotel Felix, built in 1926, has gone so green that even its sculptures are made from reclaimed materials.

Houston’s Magnolia Hotel provides bus passes for employees.

In Massachusetts, the Inn at Field Farm, in Williamstown, and the Inn at Castle Hill, in Ipswich, are owned by a statewide land trust and nonprofit conservation organization, The Trustees of Reservations.

The Omni Hotel, in Dallas, is the largest gold-certified LEED hotel outside Las Vegas.

Pennsylvania’s Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia relies on microturbines to provide 100 percent of the daily hot water needs and 15 percent of heating requirements.

The W Austin Hotel uses only recyclable containers—no Styrofoam is allowed.

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Commune with creatures. Who can resist the winking lightning bugs, flickering dragonflies and songs of an evening insect chorus? Summer immerses us in nature. See how many animals that eagle-eyed friends and family members can spot during visits to area parks and preserves.

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Take a day trip. Consider the healthy dose of activities that exist close to home. Delightful discoveries await the curious when traveling by local waterway, walking trail or bicycle path. Map a flexible route, allowing ample time for unexpected stops.

Try something new. Summer is a chance to be adventurous. Step into a bright, pastel shirt or tropical sundress, and then revel in the compliments.

Move from an indoor exercise routine to a free yoga class in a shady park and test ride a standup paddleboard.

Look up. Summer skies offer more drama than daytime TV. Perch on the porch at sunrise, sunset or before a thunderstorm rolls in. On a clear calm night, lie back on a blanket and trace constellations while watching for shooting stars and meteor showers.

Capture memories. Gather a pocketful of seashells, press wildflowers from special spots, make breadand-butter pickles from the garden and print favorite snapshots to spark happy summer memories any time of the year.

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TUESDAY, JULY 2 Nature Zone Dinophiles – 6-7:30pm. Be a Dinophile! This club is for those who can’t ever get enough of those fantastic Mesozoic beasts. Please register one day prior to club date. $10/Lynchburg residents; $15/non-Lynchburg residents. The Nature Zone, 825 Kemper Street, Lynchburg. 434-455-5828.

LynchburgVA.gov/lynchburg-nature-zone.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Kangen Water Demonstration – 6:30-8:30pm.

Learn how to turn your tap water into alkaline, antioxidant and restructured water. Free. Roanoke Natural Foods Coop, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke.

540-789.7808. HealthyWaterForMe@hotmail.com.

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THURSDAY, JULY 4 Celebrate Independence Day with the National D-Day Memorial – 10am-5pm. Tours will be offered throughout the day. The Memorial will close at 5pm; however, evening fireworks can be viewed from Centertown Bedford or Liberty Lake Park. Regular fees apply. National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford. 540-586-3329. DDay.org.

Annual Children’s Bike Parade – 11am. Decoration: 10am. Bring the kids and help them decorate

their bikes, scooters and strollers before heading down Main Street to enjoy free hot dogs, watermelon and lemonade at the end of the parade. Free. Rockbridge Regional Library, Lexingon. 540-463-5375.

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Independence Day Celebration at Poplar Forest – 11am-4pm. Enjoy music, dancing, historical entertainment, games, storytelling and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. $8/adults; free/ages 15 and under. House tours are also available at the reduced rate. Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest. 434-525-1806. PoplarForest.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 6 Annual New River Valley Garden Tour – The Annual New River Valley Garden Tour showcases innovative, specialty and simply beautiful privates gardens in the New River Valley. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the New River Valley Master Gardeners’ Association. $12 in advance; $15 day of event. Tickets available at the following: Blacksburg Public Library, Christiansburg Public Library, Meadowbrook Public Library, Jesse Peterman Memorial Library, Radford Public Library, Roanoke South County Library, and Salem Public Library.

Contact Lynn Brammer 540-449-6621 (c); 540381-4846 (h).MFRLFriends.org. Friends@mfrl.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 7 Starting Over Where You Are – 9am & 11am. Alexandria Pederson will speak on this topic during “Celebration Services.” Free; all welcome. Unity of Roanoke, 300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke. 540-562-2200. Office@UnityRoanoke.org. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org.

Beginning Life Anew – 12:30pm-2:30pm. Alexandria Pederson shows you how to start your life anew by using a challenge or crisis to appreciate the past, forgive, accept where you are and start life in a new and different way. $20 suggested love offering. Unity of Roanoke, 300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke. 540-562-2200. Office@UnityRoanoke.org. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org.

MONDAY, JULY 8 Creepy Crawlies – 10-11am. Spiders, worms, slugs and centipedes are just a few of the creepy crawlies we may find as we look under dead leaves and logs. Location: Greenfield Park, Daleville. For ages 6 and up. $5/child; free for adults. Pre-registration required by phone or on the website. For ages 6 and up. $5/child; free for adults.

Nature Investigations, 25 Claybrook Court, Blue Ridge.

706-220-0980. NatureInvestigations.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 9 Creek Critters – 10-11am. With dipnets in hand, we’ll catch and release animals found in the watery world of a stream. Location: Greenfield Park, Daleville. Pre-registration required by phone or on the website. For ages 6 and up. $5/child; free for adults.

Nature Investigations, 25 Claybrook Court, Blue Ridge. 706-220-0980. NatureInvestigations.com.

Wee Wild Ones: The Walk – 10-11am. Search for Spongebob’s lost episode at Ivy Creek Park! Please register by July 7. $7/Lynchburg residents; $11/nonLynchburg residents. The Nature Zone, 825 Kemper

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Nature Zone Dino-Mites – 5-6pm. Come and join our club for those who love dinosaurs. Learn about 23 different dinosaurs each month with games, activities, and fun. Please register one day prior to club date. $8/ Lynchburg residents; $12 non-Lynchburg residents.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Incredible Insects – 10-11am. Explore the world of insects as we find different types of bugs in different habitats at Greenfield Park, Daleville. Pre-registration required by phone or on the website. For ages 6 and up. $5/child; free for adults. Nature Investigations, 25 Claybrook Court, Blue Ridge. 706-220-0980.

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Kangen Water Demonstration – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to turn your tap water into alkaline, antioxidant and restructured water. Free. Roanoke Natural Foods Coop, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke. 540-789.7808. HealthyWaterForMe@hotmail.com. HealthyWaterForMe.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 11 Conserving Our Forest Pharmacy: Wild-harvesting Wildflowers – 7:30pm. Learn about wild-harvesting and the work being done to conserve Appalachian medicinal plants. Location: Outdoor classroom, Wildwood Park, Radford. Sponsored by Radford University.

SUNDAY, JULY 14 Organic Gardening – 10:30am. Today we will be planting kale. Come see how much the other vegetables are growing! All welcome. Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. 1 block off Rt 419, behind the McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.

MONDAY, JULY 15 Summer Kids Camp: History, Archaeology, and Restoration – 8am-Noon. Don’t just read about history - live it during this unique, hands-on-history camp for rising 4th and 5th graders at Mr. Jefferson’s retreat home, Poplar Forest. Camp will run though July 19. Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest. 434-525-1806. PoplarForest.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 20 Creek Critters – 10-11am. With dipnets in hand, we’ll catch and release animals found in the watery world of a stream. Location: Greenfield Park, Daleville. Pre-registration required by phone or on the website. For ages 6 and up. $5/child; free for adults.

Nurturing Nature Walk for Preschoolers – 1011am. Join us on a nature walk for your preschooler.

Location: Greenfield Park, Daleville. Pre-registration required by phone or on the website. $3.50/child age 3 and over; free for adults and children under age 3. Nature Investigations, 25 Claybrook Court, Blue Ridge. 706-220-0980. NatureInvestigations.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Incredible Insects – 10-11am. Explore the world of insects as we find different types of bugs in different habitats at Greenfield Park, Daleville. Preregistration required by phone or on the website.

For ages 6 and up. $5/child; free for adults. Nature Investigations, 25 Claybrook Court, Blue Ridge.

706-220-0980. NatureInvestigations.com.

Kangen Water Demonstration – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to turn your tap water into alkaline, antioxidant and restructured water. Free. Roanoke Natural Foods Coop, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke. 540-789.7808. HealthyWaterForMe@hotmail.com. HealthyWaterForMe.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 25 Mudpies to Volcanoes – 10-11am. Be prepared to get messy as we make mudpies out of different soil and then create our own miniature volcanoes. Location: Greenfield Park, Daleville. Pre-registration required by phone or on the website. For ages 6 and up. $5/child; free for adults. Nature Investigations, 25 Claybrook Court, Blue Ridge. 706-220-0980. NatureInvestigations.com.

What Wild Animals Do When No One is Watching: Wildlife Cameras for Research and Fun – 7:30pm. Learn how to choose and place a camera and identify secretive subjects in your own backyard.

Location: Outdoor classroom, Wildwood Park, Radford. Sponsored by Radford University.

FRIDAY, JULY 26 Creepy Crawlies – 10-11am. Spiders, worms, slugs and centipedes are just a few of the creepy crawlies we may find as we look under dead leaves and logs. Location: Greenfield Park, Daleville. For ages 6 and up. $5/ child; free for adults. Pre-registration required by phone or on the website. For ages 6 and up. $5/child; free for adults. Nature Investigations, 25 Claybrook Court, Blue Ridge. 706-220-0980. NatureInvestigations.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 27 Reiki I – 10am-4:30pm. Learn about the history of Reiki, what treatment is like, how to clear yourself,

hand placement & practicing the hand placement with other students, practice giving and receiving Reiki, receiving a Reiki attunement, types of treatments, treating yourself, treating others, the healing environment, and the ethical use of Reiki. You will receive a Certificate of Completion for the Reiki I course. The course includes a manual with all of the information covered and lunch. Class size is 4 - 8 persons. $175/person. Location: Bioenergetic Chiropractic, 1413 Grandin Road, Roanoke. Sponsored

by Alexandria Pederson, PO Box 4211, Roanoke.

540-588-0788. CelebrationOfLight@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 Kangen Water Demonstration – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to turn your tap water into alkaline, antioxidant and restructured water. Free. Roanoke Natural Foods Coop, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke. 540-789.7808. HealthyWaterForMe@hotmail.com. HealthyWaterForMe.com.

savethedate SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 Lee Carroll & Kryon – 12-6pm. Lecture and Channeling: 15 book author/channel explores the world beyond our perception. Is it woo woo? Lee calls it physics. Is quantum info in our DNA? Have the indigenous tried to tell us something that got lost in Doom & Gloom predictions? $99 admission. Holiday Inn Lynchburg, 601 Main Street, Lynchburg.

910-352-7495. Kryon.com/register-lynchburg.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Yard Sale – 8am-1pm. Vendors wanted for new merchandise “yard” sale. $25 table fee. Please reserve your table by July 31by phone or email.

Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Dr., Roanoke. 1 block off Rt 419, behind the McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512.

VCCDS.com. ValleyCommunity@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Fall ECO (Electronics Clean Out) Day – 8am2pm. Dispose of your electronics responsibly at several locations throughout Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. Locations will be announced in the August and September issues of Natural Awakenings Magazine. Acceptable items include computers, computer equipment and small electronics. Sponsored by Goodwill of the Valleys, Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op, Clean Valley Council and Natural Awakenings Magazine.

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540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820. laugh4u.org.

ongoingevents sunday Unity of Roanoke – 9 and 11am services. All welcome. 3300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke.

540-562-2200. Office@UnityRoanoke.org.

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Unity in the Seven Hills – 10-11am. Sunday service. Free. 3522 Campbell Ave, Lynchburg.

434-845-5832. Love@UnityInTheSevenHills.org.

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Valley Community Church – 11am worship service.

Emphasizing an inseparable connection to an omnipresent God. Practical solutions based on the teachings of Jesus. Services include varied musical programs; refreshments served afterward. All welcome. 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. 1 block off Rt 419, behind the McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512.

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Divine Metaphysics – 10:30-11am. Rich dialogue about spiritual topics, including life after death, sacred text, spirituality and prayer. A non-creedal faith that encourages freedom and discernment as individuals search for truth about spiritual, ethical and theological issues. All welcome. New River Valley Metaphysical Chapel. 1410 W Main St, Radford. 540-922-2776.

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NRV Metaphysical Chapel – 11am-12noon. Spiritual prayer, meditation and music service to satisfy the hunger of the soul. A celebration of ascension, renewal and faith in the divine consciousness message in personal spiritual life. All welcome. New River Valley Metaphysical Chapel, 1410 W Main St, Radford. 540-922-2776. RevSteven@NRVMeta.com.

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monday A Course in Miracles – 7-9pm. All welcome. Love offering. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke. 540-562-2200 x10. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org.

4th Monday Alternative Medicine Study Group – 6-7:30pm. Local practitioners of all modalities are invited to network and learn about wellness and healing for our patients. Our goal is to meet one another and learn more about our respective specialties for the purpose of referral and personal growth. Free. Holistic Veterinary Consultants, 2401 S Main St, Blacksburg.

540-616-WAGS . HolisticVeterinaryConsultants@ gmail.com. HolisticVeterinaryConsultants.com.

tuesday Stretch and Strengthen – 5:30-6:45pm. Gentle stretching to strengthen and invigorate body and soul.

Led by Lauren Scott Jones, DC. Healing Catalyst, 7474 Lee Hwy, Kroger Shopping Ctr, Radford.

540-639-4325. LaurenScottJones@yahoo.com.

TheHealingCatalyst.com.

Zen Meditation Group – 6-7pm. Meditation instruction is available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke.

540-345-5932. tainormand@verizon.net.

Mysore Yoga – 6:00-7:30pm. Deepen your experience of Yoga. Facilitated by Jeff Tiebout. $10/public; $5/students. Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 South Main Street, Suite 106, Blacksburg. 540392-3723 or 540-544-6820. BlueRidgeMassage.org.

Vinyasa Flow Class – 6:15-7:30pm. Class is open to all levels. Facilitated by Christina Adams, RYT. $10/public; $5/students. Blue Ridge Blue School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 South Main Street, Suite 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820.

BlueRidgeMassage.org.

Roanoke Community Drum Circle – 7pm. Express yourself through rhythm. Free. Grandin Village, Courtyard of Raleigh Court Baptist Church, corner of Memorial Ave. and Grandin Rd., Roanoke. Sponsored by Plowshares, 214 Summit Way, Roanoke.

989-0393. plowshareva.org.

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Prayer and Meditation – Noon-12:20pm. These services are both a time for prayer and meditation. Add your energy to the peaceful environment of our chapel and be lifted up through the use of positive affirmations during this sacred time of prayer and focused attention. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at the Woodhaven intersection). 540562-2200. UnityOfRoanokevalley.org.

Farmers Market – 7am-2pm. Bedford Farmers Market - open through October 30. Center and Washington Streets, Bedford. 540-586-2148. CenterTownBedford.com.

Lunch on the Lawn – Noon-1pm. Bring your lunch and a chair or blanket and enjoy our guest musicians.

Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. 1 block off Rt 419, behind the McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.

Zen Meditation Group – 6-7pm. Meditation instruction is available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke.

540-345-5932. tainormand@verizon.net.

Meditation, Reading and Book Discussion – 6:30pm meditation; 7-8:30pm reading and book discussion.

Visit website for current book. Valley Community Church, Divine Science, 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke.

One block off Rt 419, behind McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.

Dancing Dolphin Way of Healing and Enlightenment – 7:00pm-8:30pm. (Beginning May 15th).

Each week bestselling author, D. Takara Shelor, will introduce you to a new aspect of The Dancing Dolphin Way using teaching, tools, meditations, and other transformational technologies. $11. Lifestream Center, 2006 Windsor Ave., SW, Roanoke. 540-6391633. takara@magnificentu.com. magnificentu.com.

New River Valley Unity Study Group – 7:309:00pm. Meditation, introspection and discussion.

Free. Location varies. Call for details: Bev 540-7632410 or Betty 540-639-5739.

thursday Stretch and Strengthen – 5:30-6:45pm. Gentle stretching to strengthen and invigorate body and soul.

Led by Lauren Scott Jones, DC. Healing Catalyst, 7474 Lee Hwy, Kroger Shopping Ctr, Radford.

540-639-4325. LaurenScottJones@yahoo.com.

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Laughter Yoga – 6:00-6:30pm. Laughter Yoga is held every first and third Thursday of the month. No experience required. Free. Blue Ridge School of Massage and

Vinyasa Flow Class – 9:30-10:45am. Class is open to all levels. Facilitated by Christina Adams, RYT. $10/public; $5/students. Blue Ridge Blue School of Massage and Yoga, 2001 South Main Street, Suite 106, Blacksburg. 540-392-3723 or 540-544-6820.

BlueRidgeMassage.org.

2nd Fridays in Centertown Bedford – 5-8pm. Every 2nd Friday of each month. More than 30 local merchants and eateries staying open until 8pm or later for shopping, dining and exploring. Centertown Bedford.

540-586-2148. CentertownBedford.com.

Healing Circle – 6:30-7:30pm. First Friday of every month. No-touch or light-touch healing. Meets in the sanctuary. All are welcome. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at the Woodhaven intersection). 540-562-2200. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org.

Mankind Project: Men’s Circle – 6:30-8:30pm.

Second Friday of every month. Meets in the annex.

Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at the Woodhaven intersection). 540-562-2200.

UnityOfRoanokevalley.org.

Earth-Friendly Friday – 6:30-8pm. Second Friday each month. Bring a snack dish for sharing. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke, 2015 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. 540-384-7448. RSEgbert@comcast.net.

saturday Zen Meditation Group – 9-10pm. Meditation instruction is available. Stone Mountain Zendo, Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke.

540-345-5932. tainormand@verizon.net.

Free Science-Based Natural Health Information – 10am-5pm. Second Saturday of each month.

Drawings for free gift certificates, proven wellness information and great savings opportunities. The Well, 1764 Patriot Ln, Bedford. 540-587-9000; 877-THEWELL. TheWellInBedford@gmail.com.

Monthly Silent Peace Vigil – Noon. Third Saturday of each month. All welcome. Downtown Roanoke City Market Building, 32 Market St., Roanoke. Sponsored by Plowshares, 214 Summit Way, Roanoke.

989-0393. plowshareva.org.

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VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, DIVINE SCIENCE

ALKALINE WATER HEALTHY WATER FOR ME

5000 Carriage Dr., Roanoke, VA 24018 540-774-5512 VCCDS.com

540-230-7459 or 540-789-7808 HealthyWaterForMe@yahoo.com HealthyWaterForMe.com Kangen Water® is a great way to increase hydration, balance body pH, obtain optimal health, neutralize free radicals, reduce pain and more. Change Your Water…

Change Your Life ™. Call to begin a free three-week alkaline, antioxidant water challenge today. See ad, page 5.

Teaching practical, spiritual laws based on and found in the example and teachings of Jesus, as well as the Bible and other great wisdom literature.

Through Divine Science teachings you can lead a life of joyful inner and outer satisfaction and serenity.

UNITY OF ROANOKE VALLEY

BURIAL (GREEN) FOREST REST AT MOUNTAIN VIEW 5970 Grassy Hill Rd., Boones Mill, VA 24065 540-334-5398 Sensor@EvergreenMemorialTrust.com EvergreenMemorialTrust.com Forest Rest is a natural cemetery where interments are made without burial vaults or common embalming chemicals. Wood tablets or native stones mark the graves. See ad, page 24.

Rev. Linda Taylor 3300 Green Ridge Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019 540-562-2200 UnityOfRoanokeValley.org We are a vibrant, loving, spiritual community, demonstrating Christ consciousness, embracing diversity and inspiring personal transformation. Join us in co-creating a world that works for all! See ad, page 17.

COFFEE AND TEA RED ROOSTER COFFEE ROASTERS

Jean Cox, Founding Senior Group Leader 360-271-9525 MyH2OatHome.com/Jean Ground-floor business opportunity. Earn “green” while helping others go green with your own home-based business. Be among the first advisors in Virginia and help launch the East Coast. Incentive packages available to experienced leaders. Call for more information. See ad, page 12.

Haden Polseno-Hensley 117-B S. Locust St., Floyd, VA 24091 855-r0aster (855-702-7837) RedRoosterCoffeeRoaster.com Coffee with a conscience: highest quality, certified organic, often fair-trade coffee, custom-roasted in small batches. Retail and wholesale, events, private label and gifts.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

CHURCHES

HEALING CATALYST, LLC

NRV METAPHYSICAL CHAPEL USWA Hall, 1410 W. Main St., Radford, VA 24141 540-922-2776 NRVMeta.com

Dr. Lauren Scott Jones, DC 7474 Lee Hwy., Kroger/Radford Shopping Plaza, Radford, VA 24141 540-639-4325 TheHealingCatalyst.com

Teaching the religion of Divine Metaphysics that is based in Christianity and uses the philosophy of the Native Americans and Spiritualism along with the liturgy of Christianity. A diverse community where all are welcome. See ad, page 17.

With 30 years of experience in body mechanics and nutrition, Dr. Jones uses a medley of chiropractic health care, craniosacral therapy and her specially designed “Stretch and Strengthen Classes” to help speed you on your way to wellness. See ad, page 19.

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DR. C. FREDERICK SMITH, DDS 46 Shelor Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-237-6328 MercuryFreeDDS.com Providing the highest quality of dental care in a mercury-free environment, using safe and biocompatible dental materials. We practice safe removal of old mercury/silver (amalgam) fillings with the safe mercury/ silver filling removal protocol outlined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine, IAOMT. See ad, page 9.

ENERGY HEALING LUXURIA HOLISTIC CENTER Amy Jo Wheeler 1415 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 540-685-2975 LuxuriaHolisticCenter.com Relax, relieve stress, reduce pain: healing services (emotional release, reflexology, hypnosis, Reiki, massage, visualization), classes, seasonal weekend retreats, events and programs in a peaceful, luxurious setting.

ENERGY – ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RENEWABLE ENGINEERED SYSTEMS

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We provide outstanding quality and value in alternative energy applications for consumers seeing turn-key solutions. Enjoy relief from the escalating cost of fossil fuels. See ad, page 11.

ENERGY – CONSERVATION AND HVAC ENERGY CHECK 701 Progress St., Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-443-9966 WeCheckEnergy.com Offering home energy audits and improvements. We help homeowners find opportunities to improve the health, comfort and efficiency of their homes. Serving the NRV, Roanoke and Smith Mountain Lake. We are BPIcertified and insured, VA Class A contractors. Specializing in windows, crawl spaces, air sealing and insulation. See ad, page 11.

J & J WEATHERIZATION 434-847-5487 JoLangford@juno.com JJWeatherization.com With 30 years of experience in home energy performance, J&J Weatherization is a full-service company specializing in insulation, home energy conservation and efficiency. See ad, page 18.

GARDEN AND LAWN BLUE RIDGE HYDROPONICS AND HOME BREWING COMPANY Williamson Road Plaza, 5327-D Williamson Rd., Roanoke, VA 24012 540-265-2483 BlueRidgeHydroponics.com Everything you need to create an indoor growing environment. Hydroponic gardening, indoor lighting and nutrients. Cheese-making and home-brewing kits also available.

See ad, page 9.

GUIDED IMAGERY REV. KANTA BOSNIAK, CHT Life Coach and Wedding Officiant 540-577-8854 art4spirit@yahoo.com KantaBosniak.com Coaching and guided imagery for weight loss, smoking cessation, intuition, life changes, confident interviews, career. Take positive thinking to a deeper level. Personalized and meaningful wedding ceremonies.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOOD AND HEALTH REVOLUTION FoodAndHealthRevolution.com A blog site featuring articles and videos that will help you join the Food and Health Revolution.

MULE HELL TRADING CO. 134 Frances Mill Rd., Cripple Creek, VA 24322 276-621-4741 MuleHellTradingCo.com Fine herbal handmade soaps and natural body-care products made at our soap studio in downtown Cripple Creek.

We make more than 50 products that will feed your skin naturally! See ad page 5.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING ALEXANDRIA PEDERSON, CERTIFIED LIFE MASTERY COACH Seeing clients in person at: Bioenergetic Chiropractic 1413 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 Mail: P.O. Box 4211, Roanoke, VA 24015 540-588-0788 CelebrationOfLight@gmail.com AlexandriaPederson.com Are you ready to live the life of your dreams? I use proven systems to guide you in taking the steps to be successful and manifest the life of your dreams. Why wait? Decide today to live it now! Individual or group sessions. See ad, page 13.

HOME – CLEANING SUPPLIES H2O AT HOME Jean Cox, Founding Senior Group Leader 360-271-9525 MyH2OatHome.com/Jean Now you can care for your home with our innovative smart tools and just water or certified natural and organic products. Your home will be sparkling with no harsh chemical residues or fumes! See ad, page 12.

MASSAGE SCHOOLS BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE AND YOGA Colony Park, Ste. 106, 2001 S. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-552-2177 BlueRidgeMassage.org Prepare for a meaningful, wellpaid, flexible career in the growing profession of massage therapy. Gain excellent, varied bodywork skills and knowledge from experienced, caring instructors. Visit our website to learn more about programs, open house events and workshops or to complete an online application. (CTO SHEV) See ad, page 15.

MASSAGE AND BODYWORK REVITALIZE MASSAGE Debora H. Edwards Christiansburg, VA (540) 641-1223 RevitalizeStudio.MassageTherapy.com Feel better through massage therapy. Specializing in treating specific issues through Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, hot stone and couples massage. By appointment.

THE WILLOW TREE Kristina Youker, NCMT 7474 Lee Hwy., Radford, VA 24141 540-558-9585 TheWillowTreeMassage.com Whether you’re suffering from stress or sport-related injuries, The Willow Tree is designed to provide the ultimate experience in therapeutic massage and integrated health services.

NATURAL FOODS HOMESTEAD CREAMERY AND FARM MARKET 7254 booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz, VA 24184 540-721-2045 Homestead Creamery products are minimally pasteurized and free of artificial hormones and antibiotics.

Environmentally friendly, recycled glass bottles keep milk fresh longer. Milk, ice cream, yogurt, butter and non-homogenized cream line. Call for details about home delivery. See ad, page 19.

ROANOKE NATURAL FOODS CO-OP 1319 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 1 Market Square, Roanoke, VA 24011 540-343-5652 RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop Virginia’s largest, cooperatively owned natural-foods grocery store. Nutritious food choices and earth-friendly products. We support sustainable environmental practices, local organic farmers, local businesses and our community. See ad, page 8.

THE WELL 1764 Patriot Ln., Bedford, VA 24523 540-587-9000 The.Well.In.Bedford@gmail.com WellOfCourse.net The destination for natural health when looking for science-based information, superior products, herbal tinctures, supplements, natural foods, bulk foods, spices and teas. The Well has all of this and more. Your benefit is our business. See ad, page 2.

NATURAL REMEDIES NATURE’S SPECIALIST Dorothy Harrell, Pharmacist 4620 Lee Hwy., Dublin, VA 24084 540-674-0914 NatPharm.Dottie@gmail.com Specializing in naturopathic consultation, natural therapies and hair analysis. Nature’s Specialist also keeps a stock of high-quality vitamins, herbs and nutritionals. Call for an appointment, or stop by to shop for supplements. See ad, page 26.

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CLEAN VALLEY COUNCIL

NATURAL PET NATURE’S EMPORIUM 3912 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, VA 24018 540-989-8020 MyNaturesEmporium.com The largest selection of pet gifts, toys, beds and healthy foods and treats for all the special members of the family.

Natural and holistic pet food, wild bird and garden supplies. See ad, page 7.

Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave., Ste. 319, Roanoke, VA 24016 540-345-5523 CleanValley.org A nonprofit organization serving the Roanoke Valley for more than 30 years. Providing educational programming and citizen participation events to spread the word about litter prevention, recycling, waste-stream reduction, storm-water pollution prevention and protecting our natural resources. The go-to resource for local recycling information.

2502 Melrose Ave., Ste. A, Roanoke, VA 24017 540-581-0620 GoodwillValleys.com

ALL ABOUT YOU SALON 1386 E. Main St., Salem, VA 24153 540-312-6141 Full-service hair salon. Organic hair coloring and perms that are made with certified organic extracts and natural ingredients that are 100-percent ammonia-free.

Spa services include manicures, pedicure, facials and massage. Flexible appointments for busy schedules. See ad, page 9.

We put your donations to work by dedicating 90 percent of our resources to providing services to the community.

Donations entrusted to us are used to help people with disabilities and disadvantages overcome barriers to employment and achieve a level of independence in life. See ad, page 11.

REIKI BLUE RIDGE REIKI

OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ECOTOURISM CAMP EASTER SEALS UCP 1386 E. Main St., Salem, VA 24153 540-312-6141 CampEasterSealsUCP.com Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains in Craig County, Camp Easter Seals / United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) offers numerous options for your stay in a beautiful setting.

Your group can participate in fun activities such as canoeing, hiking, enjoying bonfires, using the climbing wall, outdoor camping, fishing, swimming and indoor recreation.

RECYCLING BOOKBAG SANTA

866-424-3334 Info@RideSolutions.org RideSolutions.org RIDE Solutions connects you to your transportation options with free regional carpool matching, bike commute support, transit assistance and employer services, all for free.

Offering Reiki and acupressure in beautiful Riner.

Hands-on healing by a registered acupressure, Reiki and reflexology practitioner. Licensed and insured.

RESTAURANTS LOCAL ROOTS FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT 1314 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 540-206-2610 LocalRootsRestaurant.com Roanoke’s first true farm-to-table restaurant.

Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday for dinner, Sunday for brunch and family-style supper. Full bar and woodfire oven. Available for private parties, corporate events, celebrations and catering. See ad, page 12.

KRULL AND COMPANY

Roanoke-based 501c3 charity keeps two TONS of used school supplies out of the landfill every year. Since 1990 the group has traveled each summer to Belize to deliver supplies to three schools. Email, call or visit the website for more information about making donations.

VETERINARIANS CONCORD VETERINARY SERVICES Lori Leonard, BS, DVM, LFHOM 8908 Village Hwy., Concord, VA 24538 434-993-2403 ConcordVetServices.com Discover methods of support and comfort for your beloved animals. For 20 years we have offered homeopathy and other holistic modalities as well as conventional veterinary care. New patients welcome!

4010 Riner Rd., Riner, VA 24149 540-267-5741 BlueRidgeReiki.com

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING/ADVISOR

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HOLISTIC VETERINARY CONSULTANTS Marjorie M. Lewter, DVM 2401 S. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-616-9247 HolisticVeterinaryConsultants.com Professional guidance for clients with many issues including vaccines, nutrition and special health problems. Geriatric care, cancer support and hospice care.

Routine medical care for small animals, farm animals and horses. Integrative medicine including acupuncture, botanical medicines, chiropractic and homeopathy. Discover the power of holistic medicine.

See ad, page 26.

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