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9 healthbriefs 10 globalbriefs 12 community spotlight

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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A Love of Local Food by Karen Adams

14 healthykids 20 naturalpet

20 23 wisewords

14 SIX POWERHOUSE FOODS FOR KIDS

With Palate-Pleasing Tips by Susan Enfield Esrey

24 calendar 28 resource guide

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elcome to the Food and Garden edition of Natural Awakenings magazine! In this issue, we explore how ordinary people are taking charge of their own food supply in response to concerns about rising food costs, genetically engineered crops, pesticide and herbicide use, contaminated food supplies, greenhouse gas emissions from food transport and other threats to food safety and security. In our feature article, “Urban Gardening Trends,” you’ll find information on creative gardening approaches such as kitchen gardening, container gardening, lasagna gardening, square-foot gardening and indoor gardening. If your interest is piqued about indoor gardening, a local business, Blue Ridge Hydroponics, can provide you with the tools and information you need to create your own indoor hydroponic or aquaponic growing system. To learn more about square-foot gardening, check out our news brief on Debra Graff, a local gardening expert and educator. If you’re a locavore seeking a great restaurant experience, please see our list of local dining restaurants. If you have picky kids (as I do), we can all learn about high-nutrient, kid-friendly fare in our Healthy Kids feature. If you are concerned about child obesity, you’ll be interested in our news briefs on the “Battle of the Bulge” and Virginia Tech’s new Translational Obesity Research Center. For the pet lovers in all of us, our Natural Pet feature discusses natural care for sick pets. Plus, we’ve consulted with two of our favorite holistic vets, who expand our knowledge on the topic as well as provide some tips for safe and helpful home supplementation. Stay tuned for our Natural Pet feature next month; we’ll explore safe and natural dog grooming tips, with additional information provided by a local holistic groomer. Speaking of next month, the April “Green Living” issue of Natural Awakenings is going to be off the charts! In it you will find innovative information about sustainable education, transportation and business, as well as links to local resources. In addition, we’ll give you a roundup of all of the exciting, educational and family-friendly Earth Day events happening in your area. Finally, this information-packed issue will also include a very special insert: our annual Green Living Directory. This directory will be chock-full of local sources of information, products and services you need to help you live a cleaner, greener life. So don’t forget to pick up your copy! As March comes in like a lion and out like a pasture-raised, heritage lamb, I hope you enjoy this issue of Natural Awakenings.

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newsbriefs Free Presentation in Blacksburg on Growing Organic Food in Small Gardens

rganic gardener Debra Graff, of Christiansburg, is offering a free presentation, “Abundant Mini Gardens: Growing Organic Food in Small Gardens,” at the Blacksburg Public Library, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. Her talk is an introduction to growing abundant fruit and yearround vegetables from small, raised garden beds. “It’s pretty easy to grow two pounds of vegetables per square foot of garden bed,” says Graff, a gardening instructor who has a degree in organic agriculture and more than 30 years of gardening Debra Graff experience. “With a little practice, it’s quite possible to harvest four to six pounds per square foot. I’ve occasionally produced nearly 100 pounds of organic food from a tiny 4-feet-by-4-feet garden bed in a single year.” Graff grows most of the food that she eats from a small, 200-square-feet garden, and she harvests fresh food every month of the year at her home in southwest Virginia. “All you need are simple cold frames and row cover, an agricultural fabric that protects crops,” she explains. In addition, she will discuss how to grow “mini fruit gardens,” including small fruit trees that are 4 to 6 feet tall. Cost: Free. Location: Blacksburg Public Library, 200 Miller St., Blacksburg. For more information, call 540-381-1470, email Debra.Graff@hotmail.com or visit SquareFootAbundance.com.

New Sculpture Dedicated at Rescue Mission

new sculpture entitled Serenity was dedicated at the Rescue Mission, in Roanoke, at the annual meeting on January 24. Located in the John A. Sylvester-Johnson Plaza in front of the building, the piece was created by local artist David Wertz, who works exclusively with recycled materials and whose pieces are nationally known. John Sylvester-Johnson was the founder of the Mission’s recovery program, and both the plaza named after him and the sculpture honor his work. “David has captured John’s vision of recovery and the Christian life,” says Joy SylvesterJohnson, CEO of the Rescue Mission and John’s wife for many years. “It is not always easy, clear or pretty, but if we keep focused on God’s idea for our lives . . . it leads us upward beyond ourselves to another reality—closer to heaven.” Because the Rescue Mission is open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, the annual meeting is the one time the mission’s entire staff and board members are in the same location at the same time. “My hope is that the viewers will feel free to engage their personal feeling with their own imagination to feel an emotion, whatever that may be, as much as to define a shape or a thing,” says Wertz. Board member Billy Kingery notes, “The Rescue Mission wanted to honor John and his ministry here, so the Plaza has been named in his honor. We knew David as a winner in the mission’s permanent art collection and as a friend to those in recovery, so he was a natural choice to create this sculpture.” Location: Roanoke Rescue Mission, 400 4th St. SE, Roanoke. For more information, call 540-343-7227 or visit RescueMission.net.

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newsbriefs New Staff and Free Lecture on Massage at Life in Balance

ife in Balance Wellness Center, in Christiansburg, announces the addition of two new staff members. Miriam Brancato, certified massage therapist, and Becky Barger, licensed clinical social worker, recently joined the center. Brancato will offer a free, one-hour talk on massage for the elderly, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, Miriam Brancato at the center. Brancato, a graduate of Virginia School of Massage, in Charlottesville, has been practicing massage since 1989 and has worked in the New River Valley since 1999. She has taught at various massage schools and offers classes in massage for athletes and for the elderly. She also is available for workshops and lectures focusing on the benefits of massage Becky Barger as well as wellness and fitness. Brancato specializes in medical, sports and relaxation massage and offers therapeutic and foot massage (reflexology). “My goal is to help the body heal itself and find the balance that promotes health and well-being for each individual,” she says. Barger specializes in women’s health issues, infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, bereavement, couples’ issues, anxiety and depression. “I have a passion for working with people to help enrich and enhance their lives,” she says. She is especially interested in working with clients who have struggled with infertility and pregnancy loss. “Infertility and pregnancy loss can cause significant physical and emotional distress, not to mention the strain it can place on the relationship,” Barger says. “Friends and family often do not know what to say and everyday life can be consumed by the process. Many times it may feel as if you are all alone in this journey. You are not alone. There are people who understand.” Barger also recently worked for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and also specializes in veteran’s issue. Location: Life in Balance Wellness Center, 125 Akers Farm Rd., Ste. D, Christiansburg. For more information, call 540-3816215 or visit LifeInBalanceCenter.com. See ad on page 19.

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Local Roots Restaurant Offers Special Spring Events

ocal Roots, Roanoke’s farmto-table restaurant in Grandin Village, is offering several special events in March and April. “Of course all our food is ‘SOLE’—sustainable, organic, local and ethical—and delicious,” says Local Roots’ owner Diane Elliot. “If it is not from our garden, it is from nearby.” The restaurant has a garden less than two blocks away, with greens and herbs growing in its hoop house and greenhouse all year long and spring crops coming soon. On two Wednesdays, March 6 and April 3, starting at 5 p.m., Local Roots will hold its spring beer tastings, which feature all eight of its newest seasonal beers on tap for $5. In addition, those who join Local Roots’ Beer Club for $5 are entitled to a $5 beer tasting any time. On March 9 and March 23, “Soul Saturdays” will be held from 9:30 p.m. until closing. Each Soul Saturday features Z.J., a local DJ whose collection of rare, vintage 45-rpm records from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s includes soul, doo-wop, blues and jazz. The menu includes “soul bar food,” along with a changing selection of draft beers, seasonal cocktails and vintage wines. There is no cover charge for this event. On Sunday, March 31, Local Roots will offer a “dazzling, hippity-hop” Easter brunch. On Thursday, April 18, “Salute to Spring” will honor Earth Day. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. “A wild-foraged dinner will feature edible plants just peeking up from the earth, with the fullness of their spring nutrients foraged from the nearby countryside, in areas we know to be food-safe,” Elliot says. “Look for lamb’s quarters, wood sorrel, dandelion greens, purslane, wild garlic and other local edibles. Of course, we will also be offering humanely raised meats that complement the foraged plants.” Location: Local Roots, 1314 Grandin Rd., Roanoke. For more information, including menus, prices and reservations, call 540-206-2610 or visit LocalRootsRestaurant.com. See ad on page 17.

New Virginia Tech Center Furthers Multidisciplinary Obesity Research

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he Fralin Translational Obesity Research Center at Virginia Tech has been officially approved by the Office of the Vice President for Research as a center under the Fralin Life Science Institute. Serving as co-directors are Kevin Davy and Paul Estabrooks, both professors of human nutrition, foods and exercise, in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Estabrooks is also a professor of family medicine in the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. The center’s aim is to improve the lives of those battling obesity, which is often related to heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer. Scientists from a variety of backgrounds, including human nutrition, psychology, cancer biology, economics and pediatrics, will receive support to explore collaborative, translational projects with the goal of obtaining large-scale external funding to support obesity research. One ongoing project is a study by Matthew Hulver, associate professor of human nutrition, foods and exercise, in collaboration with Davy and Madlyn Frisard, assistant professor of human nutrition, foods and exercise, that examines how muscle cells become inflamed from overeating or lack of physical activity. “The goal of our center is to influence public health through our work, and the solution to societal issues related to obesity prevention and treatment is more than simply having a range of faculty across a lot of disciplines working on obesity research from their own perspective,” says Estabrooks. “What is needed is an interdisciplinary, translational strategy to design effective and sustainable obesity prevention and treatment strategies that can reach those people who need them most.” For more information, visit VTnews.vt.edu/ articles/2013/01/011013-Fralin-ObesityCenter.html.

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oanoke Natural Foods Co-op is planning the opening of its second location this spring. The new location, Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op: Market Square, will serve downtown Roanoke residents and businesses from its storefront on the historic downtown farmers’ market. “We’re excited to be in the position to grow our cooperative,” said Co-op General Manager Bruce Phlegar. “The growth of downtown Roanoke shows us that it’s the right place for us to be.” The co-op is asking shoppers, especially downtown residents and workers, to complete an online survey about products and store hours. The survey is available on the co-op website: RoanokeNaturalFoods.Coop. Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op is the largest food cooperative in Virginia and has served the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia since 1975. The co-op’s Heritage Point farm, founded in 2012, is a 25-acre urban farm that produces a large variety of local goods for co-op shoppers. The co-op supports sustainable environmental practices, local organic farmers, local businesses and the surrounding community. Products at the co-op contain no artificial colorants, preservatives or additives. In addition to providing families with high-quality organic and natural products, Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op supports local efforts to preserve the integrity and health of natural resources and the community. For more information, visit RoanokeNaturalFoods.Coop. See ad on page 22.

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newsbriefs Riverstone Organic Farm: Sustainable Practices and Year-Round Food

iverstone Organic Farm, in Floyd County, is a new, 80-acre farm that sells organic vegetables, eggs and lamb at the Floyd and Blacksburg farmers’ markets. It also supplies the Ferrum College cafeteria, distributes products through Good Food Good People (GFGP), of Floyd, and offers a limited number of CSA farm shares. Riverstone is dedicated to producing high-quality organic food and getting it to the table quickly, as well as being good stewards of the land and the local community. Small-scale, intensive growing that combines modern and traditional farming practices allows for a year-round harvest, even in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A “purpose-built” farm, Riverstone is designed and constructed around the needs and regulations of today’s marketplace. For example, the farm uses large, rolling hoop houses, system-wide irrigation, rotational grazing, a certified Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) processing station, an on-site commercial kitchen and refrigeration and a set of specialty tools and equipment geared toward efficiency without consuming a lot of fossil fuel. Farm manager Brett Nichols has a degree in organic horticulture from the University of Maine and has worked on several commercial farms, including his own, over the last 15 years. “Each year we see innovations coming along that allow us to grow better food and practice improved land stewardship,” Nichols says. “From soil science to pests to marketing, new ways are emerging that make it possible for small organic farms to succeed. At Riverstone we want to be on the cutting edge and also want to help grow Floyd County’s farming community.” For more information, visit RiverstoneOrganicFarm.com. See ad on page 9.

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ccording to the American Heart Association, about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese today, nearly triple the rate in 1963. A new report by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation advises that if adult obesity rates continue on their current trajectories, by 2030, 13 states could have rates above 60 percent; 39 states above 50 percent; and all 50 states above 44 percent. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity, based on research at 10 universities, points to the use of hormones in factory meat production as a major reason for this trend. Pesticides are another culprit; the average American is exposed to 10 to 13 different types each day via food, beverages and drinking water, and nine of the 10 most commonly used are endocrine disrupters linked to weight gain. Genetically modified U.S. food crops are also sprayed heavily with biocides. Findings presented at the 2007 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science linked bisphenol A (BPA)—an industrial chemical contained in plastic soda, drinking and baby bottles—with abnormal estrogen function. To win the battle of the bulge, Americans need to eat balanced diets and exercise regularly, but additional steps can further help: choose organic, grass-fed meat instead of corn-fed; use glass instead of plastic containers for beverages and food storage; avoid canned food unless the label states BPA-free; and consume yogurt daily or take a high-quality probiotic to help restore healthy intestinal flora.

ew research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has found that consumption of “bad” saturated fats may be associated with a decline in cognitive function and memory in older women. The research team analyzed the BWH Women’s Health Study, focusing on four years of data from a subset of 6,000 women older than 65. Those that consumed the highest amounts of saturated fat, like that found in red meat and butter, exhibited worse overall cognition and memory than peers that ate the lowest amounts. Women that consumed mainly monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil, demonstrated better patterns of cognitive scores over time.

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ating yogurt could reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association 2012 Scientific Sessions. During their 15-year study, researchers followed more than 2,000 volunteers that did not initially have high blood pressure and reported on their yogurt consumption at three intervals. Participants that routinely consumed at least one six-ounce cup of low-fat yogurt every three days were 31 percent less likely to develop hypertension.

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Superior Soil Organic Farming Sustains Earth’s Richness Famed as the happiest country on Earth, the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is now aiming to become 100 percent organic, phasing out artificial chemicals in farming in the next 10 years. Agence France-Presse reports that Bhutan currently sends rare mushrooms to Japan, vegetables to up-market hotels in Thailand, its highly prized apples to India and red rice to the United States. Jurmi Dorji, of southern Bhutan’s 103-member Daga Shingdrey Pshogpa farmers’ association, says their members are in favor of the policy. “More than a decade ago, people realized that the chemicals were not good for farming,” he says. “I cannot say everyone has stopped using chemicals, but almost 90 percent have.” An international metastudy published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science that analyzed 74 studies on soils in fields under organic or conventional farming practices has found that over time, the carbon content in the organic fields significantly increased. For farmers everywhere, that means organic agriculture results in a richer, more productive soil, with plenty of humus, which is conducive to higher yields. Peter Melchett, policy director at Britain’s Organic Soil Association, says a primary benefit of a country becoming 100 percent organic is an assurance of quality to consumers that creates both an international reputation and associated market advantage.

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Homestead Creamery: A Love of Local Food by Karen Adams

ore than a decade ago, when a group of Franklin County farmers set out to save precious farmland in their area, they never imagined that the “old-fashioned” Homestead Creamery they founded would grow into what it is today. “Back when we started, we couldn’t foresee this growth at all,” says Homestead Creamery president and farmer Donnie Montgomery. “But it’s rewarding to us that we’re able to produce local food that people really enjoy.” And it’s not just local people who enjoy Homestead products. The creamery now sells its natural, hormone- and antibiotic-free dairy products—including milk in the familiar glass bottles, butter, ice cream and other products—throughout the South, as well as other states. Homestead products are carried in three grocerystore chains: Kroger (Mid-Atlantic area, which includes Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia, as well as Bristol and Johnson City, Tennessee), Whole Foods (Virginia and Washington, D.C.) and Earth Fare (in seven southern states, plus Ohio and Indiana).

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In addition, Homestead Creamery has home delivery routes in Roanoke County, Franklin County and Botetourt County. That service, which now has four trucks, also began in Homestead’s down-to-earth way. “We simply went door-to-door and asked people if they would be interested,” Montgomery says. “They were.” Visitors who come to the Wirtz site itself can tour the plant (and taste free

milk and ice cream), visit the petting zoo, shop for Homestead goods and other Virginia-made products, including Virginia’s Finest, at the Homestead Farm Market and eat at the deli. In recent months, Homestead has remodeled its office and store, in order to carry more local products, including fresh produce. The plant was expanded as well, by replacing some of the original equipment with larger, more efficient options and adding a silo for raw milk storage. More plans are in the works: Homestead hopes to offer yogurt within the year and, eventually, cheese. In addition, the creamery has acquired some land for a new parking area. For all the expansion and changes, though, it still comes down to the milk, Montgomery says. “The biggest thing is the taste of the milk, and the way it tastes is the reason people like it,” he says. “We believe our product has to be not only wholesome, but it has to be really good, too.” Besides making great-tasting milk, Homestead also works hard to offer as many Virginia products as possible. “Our goal, our vision, is to buy all we can from Virginia,” says Montgomery. “Obviously we can’t do it all the time, especially in the winter. But we carry as much as we can, and there are some Virginia products that are always available, such as Virginia-made jellies and jams and maple syrup from the Highlands.” He explains that when they can’t get something local, they get it from nearby, either

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in Virginia or elsewhere in the region, such as peanuts from Wakefield and Belmont and flounder and oysters from the Chesapeake Bay. Homestead’s Virginia products include apple butter, produce from local farmers, free-range eggs from Charlotte Country, beef from Franklin County, pork from Axton and even Homestead Creamery’s own label of coffee, which is roasted at Smith Mountain Lake. There is also local honey, when available (“We sell it as fast as we get it in”). Boone’s Country Store supplies many of the favorite home-style baked goods available both in the farm market and on home delivery routes, such as cakes, fruit pies, casseroles, bread and rolls. Homestead’s Farm Market deli, in Wirtz, features Boar’s Head all-natural meat, which is made into sandwiches at the store and also sold by the pound. Customers on home delivery routes can order sliced meat and cheese from the deli as well. There are special seasonal items, too, such as locally baked pumpkin rolls and whole, all-natural, hormone-free turkeys from EcoFriendly Foods, in Moneta, during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, as well as Homestead’s own eggnog. Home deliveries also include “Food with a Story” flyers. “We want our customers to know where these products come from and who makes them,” Montgomery explains. Recent profiles have included the Boone family, of Boone’s Country Store, the Eggleston family, of EcoFriendly Foods, and O’Bier’s Seafood, of Chesapeake— as well as stories about the drivers of the home delivery trucks. For all the growth, though, Montgomery says that Homestead Creamery will always remember its roots. “We don’t want to get away from who we really are,” he says. “We’ve really appreciated all the customer support we’ve gotten from the very beginning. People have been so good to us.”

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Six Powerhouse Foods for Kids With Palate-Pleasing Tips by Susan Enfield Esrey

s parents, feeding children nourishing foods is one of our most important jobs. Although most new moms and dads start with impeccable intentions (homemade baby food, anyone?), maintaining high family standards can be a challenge when many easygoing babies become toddlers and school-age kids are picky about what’s on their plate. It’s unfortunate, because the stakes are high. According to the American Heart Association, about one in three American kids and teens today is overweight or obese, and thus at greater risk for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A recent Australian study by the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, in Perth, also has linked the “Western diet”—high in processed sugars, fats and starches, meats and salt, and low in fresh fruits and vegetables—to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents. “When we looked at specific foods, having an ADHD diagnosis was associated with a diet high in takeaway foods, processed meats, red meat, high-fat dairy products and confectionary,” adds Professor Wendy Oddy, Ph.D., the

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nutritional epidemiologist who led the study. She notes that more research is needed to determine the specific nature of the relationship. The good news is that it’s never too late to introduce healthy foods to a child. Here are six nutritional powerhouses children might actually eat. Avocado: Loaded with healthy monounsaturated fats, potassium and folate, creamy avocados are a natural early-childhood favorite, says Pediatrician Dr. Robert Sears, author of HappyBaby: The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months. How to eat: Spoon it out straight from the rind. Mash into guacamole with garlic and cilantro if desired. Use the spread (instead of butter or mayo) on wholegrain toast or a sandwich. Or, blend avocado’s goodness with cocoa powder, agave nectar, vanilla and water for an irresistible dip for fruit. Berries: Antioxidants in blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are well-known aids in helping to prevent illness and improve brain function, says Sears. Choose organically grown berries to avoid pesticide residues. Nutritionally, frozen berries are just as good as fresh, although fresh tastes best. Also try

antioxidant-rich acaí berries (in powder form or frozen smoothie packs) and dried goji berries. How to eat: Eat berries plain or add them to cereal or oatmeal; leave them whole or purée to pour over wholegrain waffles. Blend any type of berry with yogurt and bananas for a deliciously healthy smoothie. Chia seeds: Relatively new to the U.S. market, this South American grain (the most researched variety is Salba seeds) may be the world’s healthiest, says Sears. He notes that it’s gluten-free; provides more omega-3 fatty acids than any other plant food; contains six times more calcium than milk; and is a rich source of vitamin C, protein, fiber, magnesium and iron. Other options include hemp and flax seeds. How to eat: Sprinkle chia, hemp seed or ground flaxseed onto cereal, salad greens or brown rice. Add chia to juice to make a chia fresca. Spread nutty-tasting hemp seed onto natural nut butter sandwiches on whole-grain bread or crackers. Quinoa and amaranth: Nutritionally, these grains—traditional foods in South America and Africa, respectively—trump typical North American grains by far. Both are gluten-free and contain more protein and calcium than wheat, oats, rice or rye. How to eat: Triple-wash quinoa, vigorously rubbing grains to remove the bitter outside coating—then cook either quinoa or amaranth like rice for 20 minutes. Cook in heated water, then stir in applesauce and cinnamon and serve as a cereal; or cook in broth and then stir in chopped, fresh herbs. Wild salmon: “Wild salmon is perhaps the healthiest fish source of omega-3 fats and protein, the two most important nutrients that kids need to grow,” advises Sears. Choose wild-caught salmon (fresh or frozen) over farmed fish to avoid possible contaminants. How to eat: Glaze roasted fillets with orange juice and teriyaki sauce, or a mix of maple syrup, grated ginger and rice vinegar. Make a salmon and goat cheese (or Neufchâtel) tortilla wrap; then cut into spirals and serve.

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Feeding Ourselves Well

Urban Gardening Takes Root

“We’re seeing a new crop of farmers that defy stereotypes,” observes David Tracey, owner of EcoUrbanist environmental design in Vancouver, Canada, and author of Urban Agriculture. “Some are office workers leaving unsatisfying jobs, techie types learning the trade in universities and back-to-the-land folks that happen to live in cities. Others are activists taking on the industrial farm system, folks adopting trends or entrepreneurs that see opportunities in the rising prices of quality food and the proximity of millions of customers.”

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n just one-twelfth of an acre, including lots of paths and a compost heap, our family grows the vast majority of the fresh vegetables we need, plus a decent chunk of our fruits and berries,” says Erica Strauss. “It’s not a huge garden, but we still feel nearly overwhelmed with the harvest in late August.” Her family of four tends a diversity of edibles on their urban lot in a suburb of Seattle, Washington. Word has spread because Strauss writes about her experiences via Northwest Edible Life, a blog about food growing, cooking and urban homesteading. “Every kid on the block has picked an Asian pear off my espalier and munched on raw green beans,” she notes. “Even picky eaters seem pretty interested when they can pick tasty treats right from the tree or vine.” We don’t need to live in a rural area or on a farm to grow our own food. By the close of World War II, nearly 40 percent of all fruits and vegetables supplying Americans stateside were grown in victory gardens in the communities in which they were consumed.

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Today, these small plots are often termed kitchen gardens, comprising parts of household lawns, schoolyards, balconies, patios and rooftops. Fresh taste and the security of local food supplies in case of manmade or natural upheavals are drawing more people to gardening.

Garden Cities “Urbanization, a major demographic trend, has implications for how we grow and consume food,” observes Roger Doiron, founder of Kitchen Gardeners International. “If we agree that feeding more people fresh, local foods is a priority, we’re going to need to landscape and, in many cases, retrofit urban and suburban areas for increased food production.” Millions of Americans now participate in growing mainstay foods. According to a 2009 study by the National Gardening Association, 31 percent of all U.S. households grew food for their families in 2008, and more have since the economic downturn. Bruce Butterfield, the association’s research director, estimates that nearly 70 percent of these gardens are in urban or suburban areas.

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Urban gardening has unexpected advantages in its use of organic waste like coffee grounds from a local coffee house and rainwater from area rooftops. Converting lawns at schools, churches and empty city lots into community gardens fosters community connections, improves access to affordable nutritious foods and creates employment opportunities. A widespread challenge to the trend is dealing with the quality of urban soil and testing for possible toxins. Often, urban soil must be improved using compost and other nutrients before plants can prosper. A nearby irrigation source is also required. “One potential problem for urban gardeners may be the community reaction to an edible landscape,” admits Strauss. “In some cities, edible gardens in the front yard or even the common parking strip are celebrated and even officially encouraged. But in communities where lawn is still king and city codes regarding vegetation are vague and open to interpretation, one complaint from an anonymous neighbor can become an exhausting political and legal fight.”

Feeding Community Community gardens often transform vacant lots and other marginal land into green growing places. In Chicago, The Peterson Garden Project, an awardwinning nonprofit program, has been turning unsightly empty lots into raisedbeds in which residents learn to grow their own food since 2010. “Nationally, it’s been found that having a community garden on unused land increases property values, decreases crime and promotes a sense of unity with neighbors and others,” explains

LaManda Joy, president and founder of the project. “We work with property owners on the short-term use of their land to enhance the community in which they eventually plan to develop.” “Participating in a community garden serves up a lot of individual victories,” says Joy. “Improved health and nutrition, learning a new skill, teaching kids where food comes from, productive exercise, mental well-being, connecting with others and saving money—community gardens help make all of this possible.”

Being Prepared “How many recalls have we seen because some food item has been contaminated and people have suffered or died as a result? I am concerned about the safety and security of our food supply,” says Wendy Brown, whose family tends a quarter-acre garden with raised and landscaped beds and containers wrapped around their home plus an onsite greenhouse in a beach resort suburb of Portland, Maine. “As a mother, it concerns me that I might feed my children something that will hurt them. High-fructose corn syrup, genetically engineered crops and BPA-lined cans are all making headlines. It just seems smarter to grow it myself; that way, we have more control over what our family is eating.” Brown is one of more than 3 million Americans that are following FEMA recommendations in preparing for any event that might disrupt food supplies. Her

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affords enough light and warmth,” advises Strauss, who gardens primarily in raised beds in her front and back yards. “I garden on the scale I do because I love it. It’s both relaxing and challenging, and we eat well.” Urban gardening methods are as diverse as the growing conditions, space limitations and financial resources of the gardener. “Lasagna” gardening—layering newspaper or cardboard and other organic materials on top—can be effective in urban areas because it involves no digging or tilling. Just as with making compost, alternate between brown and green layers. Once the materials break down, add plants to the newly created growing bed. Urban dwellers with limited space may employ square-foot gardening, intensively growing plants in raised beds using a growing medium of vermiculite, peat moss and compost. This method can yield fewer weeds and is easier on the back. “It’s an easy concept to grasp for new gardeners,” remarks Joy. “We use it to both maximize output in a small area and ensure healthy, organic, contaminant-free soil.”

Rooftop gardens are becoming more common as larger agricultural operations use them to grow income crops. The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers anyone that sells more than $1,000 of produce to neighbors or area restaurants a farmer, rather than a gardener, so regulations may apply. For renters, just a few tomato plants in a well-maintained container on a patio or deck can yield as much as 50 pounds of tomatoes by taking advantage of its microclimate, influenced by wind blocks, heated surfaces and reflected light from windows. Urban gardening is also thriving indoors in terrariums, window boxes and small greenhouses. Even partially lit rooms can support certain vegetables or herbs with grow lights. Aquaponic gardening, a closed-loop system that involves both fish and vegetables, expands the self-sufficient possibilities of a hydroponic system of growing plants fed by liquid nutrients.

Feeding Ourselves With more than 80 percent of Americans currently living in urban and sub-

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Holistic is Best Natural Care for a Sick Pet by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

he best course of action for any pet that appears to be sick is to see a holistic vet early, before a disease can progress or before the pet has been made even more ill by improper conventional treatment.

Downsides of Conventional Treatment Many sick pets brought to a holistic vet’s office may not have been formally diagnosed, even if they’ve been receiving medical treatment by a conventional doctor for weeks or months. In most cases, the standard blanket prescriptions of antibiotics and corticosteroids—regardless of the cause of illness—have failed to produce positive results. Worse, such drugs carry side effects that can make the pet even sicker; indiscriminate use of antibiotics, for example, has led to antibiotic resistance in bacteria, making it harder to treat serious infections when antibiotics are the only viable treatment option. So by the time the holistic doctor sees them, the condition of these pets may have worsened. The good news

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is that with precise diagnosis of the underlying issues, most sickly pets can be treated with good success. Because a holistic approach to healthcare relies on individual factors, the exact treatment will vary according to the patient and situation. A cookie-cutter treatment will not be very helpful.

Holistic Nutrition Therapy Helps Owners can take several steps to provide relief for a suffering pet right away while awaiting the results of proper diagnostic tests. In my practice, three vet-supervised nutrition therapies have been shown to be effective in stabilizing a sick pet for the 24 to 48 hours needed to return test results before the appropriate treatment can be initiated. Ask the attending veterinarian for other safe, comforting measures he or she likes to recommend. First, most sick pets benefit from receiving fluid therapy (intravenous or subcutaneous) in a veterinary hospital. The fluids rehydrate and help detoxify the pet by causing increased urination that flushes out cellular toxins. Second, injectable vitamins C and B complex added to the fluids often have a temporary pick-me-up effect, reducing lethargy and improving appetite. Third, using supplements selected to restore homeostasis also helps make the pet feel better and encourages healthy eating. I like to use a natural immunity support I developed called Healthy Chi, which contains amino acids, potassium, green tea, ginseng, gotu kola and the herb astragalus. Homeopathic combinations also can be useful; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve developed a natural remedy combining gallium, colchicum, hydrastis, anthraquinone and glyoxal.

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Ten Favorite Natural Supplements for Pets by Dr. Marjorie M. Lewter Our pets are members of our families, so naturally we want to keep them safe and healthy. These days, there is so much information available that it can be hard to sort through it all when our pets need help. It is advisable to seek professional help when there is a health question. Still, some supplements are safe and helpful for animals as well as people. Here are ten favorite supplements that are very safe and can be integrated into conventional veterinary care.

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Usually found in combination. Glucosamine helps to reduce cartilage degeneration in arthritis, and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) has a direct anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, MSM provides the element sulfur to rebuild flexible tissues. Dosage: 500 mg of glucosamine and 500 mg of MSM for large dogs; proportionately less for small dogs.

Probiotics Capsules containing normal bacterial flora to regulate digestive problems. Help with stress-related diarrhea, flatulence and antibiotic-associated gastric upset. Animal formulations such as FortiFlora are best, but other approaches can be used, such as acidophilus, Primadophilus or even a tablespoon of high-quality yogurt.

Homeopathic Arnica Montana 30C Very helpful to reduce bruising, swelling and pain from any type of trauma to muscles. Dosage: two pellets dissolved in the mouth every two to six hours for the first 48 hours. For sudden high fever or extreme pain that is worse with touch and sensitivity to light and noise. Dosage: 2 pellets dissolved in the mouth once; then contact vet immediately.

Coenzyme Q-10 Helps energy systems to be more efficient. Commonly used to help gingivitis, and is especially helpful for older animals with heart problems. Dosage: 15 mg per day for cats and small dogs; up to 90 mg daily for large dogs. Capsulated concentrated immunoglobulins to aid in immune mediated disorders such as allergies. Dosage: 1 capsule for cats and small dogs; 2 capsules for larger dogs.

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Ginger Ginger tea can be used to reduce stomach cramps in a horse with mild colic. Always seek veterinary help with signs of this very serious condition in horses, but you can give the tea while you wait for help. Dosage: To make ginger tea, slice a palmsized piece of fresh ginger and steep in hot water. Give the liquid by syringe. Marjorie M. Lewter, DVM, is a holistic veterinarian who practices at Holistic Veterinary Consultants, 2401 S. Main St., Ste. F, Blacksburg. For more information, call 540-616-WAGS (9247), email HolisticVeterinaryConsultants@gmail.com or visit HolisticVeterinaryConsultants. com. See ad on page 6 and Community Resource Guide, page 31.

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Holistic Care for Pets by Dr. Lori D. Leonard

olistic veterinary care is largely a matter of learning to view our pets in a different way. When a pet tells us, “Hey, my leg hurts; there’s something wrong with my leg,” there are two kinds of approaches. In the conventional approach, tests are run and antibiotics or pain relievers usually are prescribed. These may make the pet’s symptoms disappear temporarily, but the pet is soon back in the office with the same hurt leg. The problem returns because nothing was really solved. The holistic approach, however, involves finding the root cause of the leg problem and providing supportive care to the pet so that the imbalance is corrected. The result here is a permanent solution to the problem, which creates a happy pet and happy owner. Holistic veterinarians are trained to look at the entire animal as well as the environment, behavior, emotions and family dynamics. Most of this is missed by the conventional approach because it is not considered to be important. In the conventional world, chasing down the disease is the priority, with doing more and more tests and procedures to get to that exact diagnosis. In holistic terms, the patient is observed at the moment for what is going on today, not for what happened last week or last month, and support is offered so that the animal can get better. The diagnosis, or “named disease,” is not as important as being cognizant of the behavioral, emotional and physical changes in the patient. Paying attention to subtle changes in the behavior and habits of a pet on a daily basis can give owners advance notice that something is amiss and needs attention. It’s helpful to keep a diary or journal about a pet and annotating information such as favorite sleeping locations, patterns of behavior throughout the day, interactions with family members (other pets as well as humans) and individual preferences such as temperature of drinking water or desire (or not) to walk in the rain. Be sure to keep track of time of day, weather conditions, diet and other factors, such as changes in family schedules or people coming over to visit. This is very useful information that can be layered in with a pet’s physical changes to create a holistic picture of what is happening. For example, a homeopathic approach to the “hurt leg” patient would involve learning more about the above factors. When did this start? Is there something that makes this better or worse? Once we start paying attention to these clues, there is a wealth of information to be gained about a pet. And your pet will love you for it. Lori D. Leonard, DVM, is a holistic veterinarian who practices at Concord Veterinary Services, 8908 Village Hwy., Concord. For more information, call 434-993-2403 or visit ConcordVetServices.com. See Community Resource Guide, page 31.

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became lethargic and showed a disinterest in food. So, we conducted a fecal analysis and complete blood profile. While awaiting test results, I prescribed the recommended nutrition therapies, along with a special diet. The next morning, the owner reported that Gus was feeling and acting much better, including showing more interest in eating. His owner was pleased with this rapid response and relieved to avoid unnecessary medication. A young Persian cat arrived in our office with a chronic herpes virus infection. Percy’s owner made an appointment because the feline had a congested nose and wasn’t eating as much as normal. Natural treatment for the herpes virus began with the amino acid lysine and the herb echinacea, both also helpful in preventing cold and flu. Supportive care for the general malaise and lack of appetite relied on the same recommended nutrition therapies and again resulted in overnight improvements in the pet’s attitude and appetite; the nasal congestion left during the following week. While antibiotics and corticosteroids can be helpful in properly diagnosed cases, using natural therapies can provide quick relief without the harmful side effects often seen from the use of conventional medications. 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. Visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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Marlane Barnes Fosters Rescue Dogs by Sandra Murphy

ctress Marlane Barnes recently made her feature film debut as Maggie of the Irish Coven, in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II, building on a growing rĂŠsumĂŠ of films, TV and theater credits. A current resident of Los Angeles, she actively supports the nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society, a local no-kill facility, and serves as national spokesperson for Spay First. To date, her foster dogs include India, Birdie, Archie and Wally, with more to come.

Why is fostering rescue dogs important? Fostering is a good way to find the right dog for your personality and circumstances. Dogs arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accessories, chosen on looks alone. Fostering allows you to see what breed, size, temperament and activity level works best. When India, the first dog I fostered, was adopted, she went to a home that suited her nature and needs. Birdie, a 6-year-old golden retriever-beagle mix,

came to me when her shelter time was up. After two months, Birdie was placed with a family that was willing to deal with an older dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health issues, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked out well for all parties.

What do you try to teach the dogs to make them more adoptable? We take a lot of walks during our six to eight weeks together. Teaching them to sit, be petted, take treats gently and behave well on a leash all helps. I also expose them to new experiences. We visit the coffee shop, meet kids and take hikes; in these ways, I learn what the individual dog enjoys. It takes some of the guesswork out of the equation. Fostering is like a halfway house for dogs; after living with them, I can vouch for them, as well as voice any concerns about the family situation. I feel strongly that the dog must be treated as part of the family, whose schedule has to work with having a dog, and that dog in particular. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a matter of finding the right person for the

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I have a group of creative friends who jump in to help. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to ask them to help with a foster dog because it lets them be part of the rescue. That way, they are doing a favor more for the dog than for me.

How do spay/neuter programs beneďŹ t shelter animals? When I was 10, I volunteered at the Humane Society in Fort Smith, Arkansas, so being the spokesperson for Spay First is a natural fit. High volume/low cost spay/neuter programs are the fastest way to reduce pet overpopulation and the number of animals ending up in shelters. Every year, taxpayers spend billions of dollars to house, euthanize and dispose of millions of animals. Spay/neuter is a commonsense way to permanently solve the problem. Spay First works to keep the cost less than $50, especially in rural and lower income areas, and actively campaigns to make this a community priority around the country.

How can caring people help? Donate money or items found on a shelter or rescue unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wish list. Walk a shelter dog to keep it social and active. Foster a dog to see if having a dog fits and enhances your life. The rescue group pays the bills, support is available and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good way to explore the possibility of adoption. Once you know for sure, adopt. Also talk about the benefits of fostering and adopting dogs and the importance of affordable spay/neuter programs for dogs and cats in your community. Spread the word that it is not okay to buy a puppy or kitten in a store when we are discarding millions of shelter animals each year that desperately need homes. Puppies are cute, but older dogs already are what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to beâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; what you see is what you happily get. For more information or to make a donation, visit SpayFirst.org. Sandra Murphy is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Love Potions for Wedding and Honeymoon Planning – 6:30-8:30pm. Session includes food-tasting. $26. Luxuria Holistic Center, 1415 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. 540685-2975. LuxuriaHolisticCenter.blogspot.com/p/classes.

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 – SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Little Town Players Presents Ken Ludwig’s The Fox on the Fairway – Comedy. Fri and Sat – 8pm; Sun – 2pm. Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Ave, Bedford. 540-586-5881. LittleTownPlayers.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Introduction to Mindfulness – 9-10am. Brief meditation for stress relief with basic instruction for beginners and Q&A. No charge; open to all. The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg. 434-609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com. Naked Tree Walk – 10am-12noon. Join Nature Freak founder Chad Lange for a two-hour walk throughout the Reynolds Homestead campus and explore the world of local trees. Learn key factors in identification using other characteristics such as buds, bark, branching patterns and more. Limited to 15 participants. $10.Registration is required. Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Ln, Critz. 276-694-7181. ReynoldsHomestead.vt.edu.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Nonviolent Communication Workshop – 3-5pm. Presented by Rev. Chuck Willoughby of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, in Lynchburg, sharing a system based on the assumption that we are all compassionate by nature and that violent strategies, whether verbal or physical, are behaviors taught by and supported by the prevailing culture. Free; all welcome. The Peace

Practice, 3200 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg. 434-6093437. ThePeacePractice.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 4 Nurturing Nature Walks for Preschoolers – 10-11am. Outdoor exploratory walks for preschoolers. Through songs, movement and the senses, young children learn about the wonders of nature around them. These outdoor family programs are designed for ages 3-5; however younger (or older!) siblings are welcome to attend. $3/ child, no charge for adults or younger siblings. Pre-registration is required. Location: Greenfield Park, Daleville. Nature Investigations, 25 Claybrook Ct, Blue Ridge. 706-220-0980. NatureInvestigations@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Lynchburg Peace Education Center Meeting – 7:308:30pm. Monthly meeting to discuss and plan current peace and justice efforts. Free; all are welcome. The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg. 434609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 Spring Beer Tasting – 5pm. Features all eight of our newest seasonal beers on tap for $5. In addition, those who join Local Roots’ Beer Club for $5 are entitled to a $5 beer tasting any time. Local Roots Restaurant, 1314 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. 540-2062610. LocalRootsRestaurant.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 2nd Fridays in Centertown Bedford – 10am-8pm. Come out and spend the evening in Bedford every 2nd Friday of the month. More than 30 local merchants and eateries staying open until 8pm or later for shopping, dining and exploring. Downtown Bedford. 540-5862148. CentertownBedford.com.

Rhythm of Birth Holistic Child Birth Preparation Classes – 6-9pm. First of two classes; 2nd class Saturday, March 9. Learn a holistic approach to childbirth. Classes incorporate Birthing From Within® Principles. Class size is limited to 5 couples. $150/couple. Roanoke Natural Foods Coop, 1319 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. 540-343-5652. RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop. Listening to Frogs –7-8pm. Join us for an evening stroll near wetlands and ponds to listen for the frogs of the season. For ages 6 and older. $5/person (half price for May 10 and 24). Registration is required. Location: Greenfield Park, Daleville. Nature Investigations, 25 Claybrook Ct, Blue Ridge. 706-220-0980. NatureInvestigations@gmail.com. Ghandi – 7-9pm. A two-part screening of the critically acclaimed 1983 film Gandhi, the inspiring biopic about the diminutive lawyer who became an international symbol of nonviolence and understanding. Free; all are welcome. The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg. 434-609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Indoor Forest Farmers Market – 8am to 12noon. Indoor market. The market will also be held on April 13. Forest Recreation Center, 1088 Rustic Village Rd, Forest. 434-665-5475. ForestFarmersMarket221@gmail.com. Wellness Day – 9am-2pm. Join us for free mini-workshops, wellness information, screenings, drawings and more! Workshops: 9am - Love Languages for Couples; 10am - Good Nutrition on a Budget; 11am - SelfEsteem; Noon - Meditation on the Go; 1pm - Raising Emotionally Healthy Children. Free. Life in Balance Center, 125 Akers Farm Rd, Ste D, Christiansburg. Call 540-381-6215 to register. LifeinBalanceCenter.com. Rhythm of Birth Holistic Child Birth Preparation Classes – 9:30am-5:30pm. Second of two classes. Learn a holistic approach to childbirth. Classes incorporate Birthing From Within® Principles. Class size is limited to 5 couples. $150/couple. Roanoke Natural Foods Coop, 1319 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. 540-3435652. RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop. Rainier Trio in Concert – 7:30pm. The violin/viola/ piano trio performs, bridging genres from classical to

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ragtime and tango. Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge St, Bedford. 540-586-4235. BowerCenter.org. Soul Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30pm. Enjoy rare, vintage soul 45rpm records alongside the delicious Local Roots soul food, creative cocktails, craft beer and boutique wines. Local Roots Restaurant, 1314 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. No cover charge. 540-206-2610. LocalRootsRestaurant.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Green Gardening â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11am. Bring your children to participate in our â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? vegetable garden. Children will learn to prepare the soil, plant the seeds and harvest the vegetables. This is ongoing throughout the year and dates of activity will be announced each month in Natural Awakenings. Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Dr (behind McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Oak Grove Plaza on Electric Rd), Roanoke. 540-774-5512. vccds.com. Native American Flute Playshop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm-3pm. Join us for a fun, magical experience of creativity and music. Whether you have a musical background or have always wanted to play a musical instrument, this playshop is for you. $20 suggested love offering. Presented by Armond and Angelina. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at the Woodhaven intersection). 540-562-2200. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org. Second Sundays American Music Series: BanjoRama â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm. Banjo greats Sammy Shelor, Tommy Morse and Larry Mabe will be backed by other wellknown musicians, including Tony Collins and The Mish Mash Trio. Mike Mitchell of Mitchell Music in Floyd, Virginia, will moderate the concert, demonstrating different styles of playing banjo. $12 adults; $6 students. Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Ln, Critz. 276694-7181. ReynoldsHomestead.vt.edu.

MONDAY, MARCH 11 Nurturing Nature Walks for Preschoolers â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10-11am. Outdoor exploratory walks for preschoolers. Through

songs, movement and the senses, young children learn about the wonders of nature around them. These outdoor family programs are designed for ages 3-5; however younger (or older!) siblings are welcome to attend. $3/ child, no charge for adults or younger siblings. Pre-registration is required. Location: Garst Mill Park, Roanoke. Nature Investigations, 25 Claybrook Ct, Blue Ridge. 706220-0980. NatureInvestigations@gmail.com.

Cultural Reflections Examining Art, History, Culture and the Humanities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm. Sergei Troubetzkoy will speak about the design of objects made out of silver in 19thcentury America in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;aesthetic tasteâ&#x20AC;? that was inspired by Oriental design. Free. Bower Center for the Arts, 305 N Bridge St, Bedford. 540-586-4235. BowerCenter.org.

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Getting Back to Basic: Alkalinity vs. Acidity in Your Nutrition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30-7:30pm. Delve into body chemistry, metabolism and current food sources, shedding light on the significance of nutritional choices and the direct impact they have on our state of health. Lecture with chiropractor Wendy Brown. Free for owners; $5 for others. Roanoke Natural Foods Coop, 1319 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. 540-343-5652. RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop.

Abundant Mini Gardens: Growing Organic Food in Small Gardens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30-7:30pm. An introduction to growing abundant fruit and year-round vegetables from small, raised garden beds. Presented by Debra Graff. Free. Blacksburg Public Library, 200 Miller St, Blacksburg. 540-381-1470. Debra.Graff@hotmail.com. SquareFootAbundance.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Lecture on Bullying â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7pm. Richard Henega will speak about bullying and how his nonprofit organization, Charitable Actions Revolution, works to spread love, not hate. All donations go to CAR. Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Dr (behind McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Oak Grove Plaz on Electric Rd), Roanoke. 540-774-5512. vccds.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Meditation for Stress Relief and Mindfulness Topic Discussion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9-9:30 am. Silent meditation, discussion exploring different topics of mindfulness and living with compassion and wisdom. The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg. 434-609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Saint Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at Peaks of Otter Winery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12noon-5pm. Visit the winery wearing green and receive an extra discount on wines. Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford. Free. 540-586-3707. PeaksOfOtterWinery.com.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Hungry for Change Film Screening and Juice Tasting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm. Hungry for Change exposes shocking secrets the diet, weight loss and food industry donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want you to know and deceptive strategies designed to keep you coming back for more. Discussion and fresh juice tasting with certified health coach Karen Scott. Free for owners, $5 for others. Roanoke Natural Foods Coop, 1319 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. 540-343-5652. RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Empty Bowls Annual Fundraiser â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5-8pm. Dinner and silent auction to benefit Beans and Rice, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Pulaski and Radford , which serves low-to-moderate income families. $20 adults/$10 students. Fraternal Order of Police Building, Radford. 540-633-6270. BeansAndRice.org. Listening to Frogs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8-9pm. Join us for an evening stroll near wetlands and ponds to listen for the frogs

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of the season. For ages 6 and older. $5/person (half price for May 10 and 24). Registration is required. Location: Walrond Park, Roanoke. Nature Investigations, 25 Claybrook Ct, Blue Ridge. 706-220-0980. NatureInvestigations@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Introduction to Mindfulness – 9-10am. Brief meditation for stress relief with basic instruction for beginners and Q&A. The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg. No charge, bring a friend! 434-609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com. Soul Saturday – 9:30pm. Enjoy rare, vintage soul 45-rpm records alongside the delicious Local Roots soul food, creative cocktails, craft beer and boutique wines. No cover charge. Local Roots Restaurant, 1314 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. 540-206-2610. LocalRootsRestaurant.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 25 Nurturing Nature Walks for Preschoolers – 1011am. Outdoor exploratory walks for preschoolers. Through songs, movement and the senses, young children learn about the wonders of nature around them. These outdoor family programs are designed for ages 3-5; however younger (or older!) siblings are welcome to attend. $3/child, no charge for adults or younger siblings. Pre-registration is required. Location: Garst Mill Park, Roanoke. Nature Investigations, 25 Claybrook Ct, Blue Ridge. 706-220-0980. NatureInvestigations@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26 Lunchbox Lecture: Fly Girls and Aviation in World War II – 12noon. This lecture will include a slide presentation and discussion of the Women’s Air Service Pilot (WASP) program. Free admission, but donations are appreciated. Bedford Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Rd, Bedford. 540-586-3329. DDay.org. Homebuyer Education Class (Night 1) – 5:308:30pm. This two-night course covers the entire home purchase process. Free; however both nights need to be attended. Facilitator: Ryan Stenger. Community Housing Partners, 990 Cambria St NE, Christiansburg. 540260-9039 x 3307. CommunityHousingPartners.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Homebuyer Education Class (Night 2) – 5:308:30pm. This two-night course covers the entire home purchase process. Free; however both nights need to be attended. Facilitator: Ryan Stenger. Community Housing Partners, 990 Cambria St NE, Christiansburg. 540260-9039 x 3307. CommunityHousingPartners.org.

Carriage Dr (behind McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza on Electric Rd), Roanoke. 540-774-5512. vccds.com. Hippity Hoppity Happy Easter Brunch – 11am2:30pm. Local heritage lamb and traditional Easter bread and, as always, seasonal sustainable, organic, local and ethical (SOLE) food. Call for reservations: 540-206-2610. Local Roots Restaurant, 1314 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. LocalRootsRestaurant.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 – SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Blossom to Bottle Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery – 12noon-5pm. Taste our wines and visit our farm animals. Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford. Free. 540-586-3707. PeaksOfOtterwinery.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Tail Chaser 5K – 9am. 5K run route from Wasena Park through Smith Park to River’s Edge and back; proceeds benefit the Roanoke Valley SPCA. On-site registration opens at 7:30am; online preregistration closes at 6pm on March 27. Varying fees for different participation levels. RVSPCA, 1340 Baldwin Ave NE, Roanoke. 540-339-9247. To register, visit Firstgiving.com. rvspca.org. Microchip Clinic – 9am-1pm. Sponsored by the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Microchipping helps reunite lost (or stolen) pets with their owners. Bring your pet in and have him or her microchipped; the peace of mind is priceless! Wasena Park, Roanoke. RVSPCA, 1340 Baldwin Ave NE, Roanoke. 540-339-9247. rvspca.org. Farmers’ Market Plant and Bake Sale - All day. Plants and tasty treats for Easter. Bedford Farmers’ Market, Center St and Washington St, Bedford. 540586-2148. CentertownBedford.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Green Gardening – 11am. Bring your children to participate in our “green” vegetable garden. Children will learn to prepare the soil, plant the seeds and harvest the vegetables. This is ongoing throughout the year and dates of activity will be announced each month in Natural Awakenings. Valley Community Church, 5000

savethedate SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Blossom to Bottle 5K Race – 9am. Benefit race for the Oncology Cancer Program held at the Bedford YMCA. Johnson’s Orchards and Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford. Site registration 7:30-8:45am. $15/single and $20/single on race day. For information call: Bedford YMCA 540-586-3483 or Johnson’s Orchards 540-586-3707 or email Josh Ranes at JDRanesymyw@gmail.com or Danny Johnson at Danny@iwineu.com. Register online at BlossomToBottle.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 “Salute to Spring” – Reception 6:30pm, dinner 7pm. In honor of Earth Day. A wild-foraged dinner will feature edible plants, foraged from the nearby countryside, including lamb’s quarters, wood sorrel, dandelion greens, purslane, wild garlic and other local edibles. Also offering humanely raised meats that complement the foraged plants. Reservations required. Local Roots Restaurant, 1314 Grandin Rd, Roanoke. 540-2062610. LocalRootsRestaurant.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Earth Day Celebration – 10am-4pm. Outdoor family festival celebrating our Earth; environmental and community service displays, music, crafts, food and children’s games. 1300 block Grandin Rd and Memorial Ave, Roanoke. Free. 540-387-2782. EarthDayRoanoke.com.

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Healing Circle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

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Stretch and Strengthen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

Unity in the Seven Hills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10-11am. Sunday service. Free. 3522 Campbell Ave, Lynchburg. 434-845-5832. Love@UnityInTheSevenHills.org. UnityInTheSevenHills.org. Valley Community Church â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com. Divine Metaphysics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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. NRVMeta.com. NRV Metaphysical Chapel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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. 540-9222776. RevSteven@NRVMeta.com. NRVMeta.com.

monday A Course in Miracles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

wednesday Prayer and Meditation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12noon-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. Meditation, Reading and Book Discussion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Oak Grove Plaza. 540-774-5512. VCCDS.com. New River Valley Unity Study Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30-9pm. Meditation, introspection and discussion. Free. Location varies. Call for details: Bev 540-763-2410 or Betty 540-639-5739.

thursday Stretch and Strengthen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

friday 2nd Fridays in Centertown Bedford â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5-8pm. 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.

Monthly Community Potluck and Universal Dances of Peace â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Potluck 6:15-7:30 pm, dances 7:30-9:30pm. Third Friday of every month. Simple, easy steps; meets in the sanctuary. No prior experience needed. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke (at the Woodhaven intersection). 540562-2200. UnityOfRoanokeValley.org. Mankind Project: Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 Free Science-Based Natural Health Information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Second Saturday of each month. 10am-5pm. Drawings for free gift certificates, proven wellness information and great savings opportunities. The Well, 1764 Patriot Ln, Bedford. 540-587-9000; 877-THE-WELL. TheWellInBedford@gmail.com.

january 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;april 4 Season for Nonviolence â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Variety of events in celebration of the Season for Nonviolence. Programs include nonviolent communication workshop, movie nights featuring heroes of nonviolence and more. Free; open to the public. Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg. 434-609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com.

march 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; may 13 11th Annual New Works Exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mon-Fri, 10am3pm; Sat, 11am-4pm; closed Sun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Worksâ&#x20AC;? is an exhibit that gives an opportunity for artists to exhibit their new work. All art has been created in the past year and has not been exhibited at The Jacksonville Center or elsewhere. A Meet the Artists reception takes place April 13 at 5pm. 540-745-2784. JacksonvilleCenter.org.

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HEALING CATALYST, LLC Dr. Lauren Scott Jones, DC 7474 Lee Hwy., Kroger/Radford Shopping Plaza, Radford, VA 24141 540-639-4325 TheHealingCatalyst.com 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 15.

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ENERGY HEALING LUXURIA 1415 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 (near the Co-op) 540-685-2975 LuxuriousPampering.us BioTurn Therapy is now available to help identify and release negative emotions so that you feel lighter, happier and more peaceful.

GARDEN AND LAWN BLUE RIDGE HYDROPONICS AND HOME BREWING COMPANY Lamplighter Mall, 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 13.

GUIDED IMAGERY REV. KANTA BOSNIAK, CHT Coach and Author of Abundance Triggers 540-577-8854 KantaBosniak.com Spiritual coaching and guided imagery for weight loss, smoking cessation, intuition, life changes, confident interviews, career. Take positive thinking to a deeper level. Get your mojo back…and then some!

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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 7.

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MASSAGE SCHOOLS BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE AND YOGA Colony Park, Ste. 106, 2001 South Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-552-2177 BlueRidgeMassage.org Prepare for a meaningful, well-paid, 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. See ad, page 17.

MASSAGE THERAPY REVITALIZE STUDIO 436 Peppers Ferry Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073 540-641-1223 RevitalizeStudio.MassageTherapy.com Massage therapy and classes in yoga and movement, Monday through Saturday. Current classes: fitness, focusing on core, balance and stretching; cardio (barefoot); ashtanga-style flow yoga; and gentle, more meditative yoga. Also Swedish, deeptissue and hot-stone massage. All instructors and therapists are experienced, knowledgeable and certified. First class is free with package sign-up. Gift certificates available.

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 8.

ROANOKE NATURAL FOODS CO-OP 1319 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 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 22.

THE WELL 1764 Patriot Lane, Bedford, VA 24523 540-587-9000 The.Well.In.Bedford@gmail.com WellOfCourse.net The destination for natural health when looking for sciencebased 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.

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