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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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t’s here: the March Food and Garden issue of Natural Awakenings magazine! In our feature article, “Pioneering Food Trends,” you’ll learn how national food experts predict that local, regional and sustainable foods are among the top mainstream food trends for 2014, and what the term “hyperlocal” means for you. We’ve paired this national perspective with local resources for you in “Eating Local,” a special edition of our Blue Ridge Green Travel series.

We are really proud of this month’s Community Spotlight on how Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op keeps local foods stocked for the region’s locavores. Next year, in 2015, the Co-op will celebrate 40 years of leading the way to provide local, organic, sustainable food and products for the area.

It has grown from a tiny group of people to include thousands of memberowners, two stores, farmers’ markets and a farm of its own.

Aquaponics systems are gaining ground in the sustainable food production movement and our Green Living feature this month explores why a home aquaponics system may be one of the best green investments you can make in 2014. After enjoying the article, don’t forget to sign up for our Jr. Ponics Aquaponics Garden giveaway (ad on page 15) from Blue Ridge Hydroponics (BRH), and check out our news brief on how BRH is helping to provide hands-on opportunities for local campers to learn the benefits of aquaponics and other types of gardening.

Our Healing Ways article, “Powerhouse Herbs,” may surprise you with insights into new research about the powerful healing properties of common herbs. Our Healthy Kids Feature, “Seven Signs of Food Sensitivities,” provides action plans for parents to manage common food-related diseases for their kids.

March and April are full of opportunities to get out and learn about local green living, so be sure to mark your calendars with the events you’ll discover in this month’s news briefs and calendar listings. The Lyric Theatre, in Blacksburg, is host to two eco-friendly film screening events: a green burial workshop in March and a green business movie and panel discussion in April. The Central Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists is hosting a water summit at Lynchburg College at the end of March, and the Sedalia Center, in Big Island, is hosting its first Health and Wellness Fair in April. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Earth Day Roanoke on April 26, or find out where your local Earth Day celebration is taking place.

We hope you enjoy this month’s issue, and be on the lookout for April’s Green Living issue of Natural Awakenings, complete with our special annual directory section!

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newsbriefs Free Showing of Environmental Film in Blacksburg

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ustainable Blacksburg will sponsor the free showing of the film A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet next month. The event will be held at 1 p.m. on April 5 at the Lyric Theatre, in Blacksburg.

A Fierce Green Fire is a Sundance documentary showing 50 years of global environmentalism from the grassroots level on up. It focuses on how individuals throughout the years have taken action to confront environmental issues in order to protect their families, land and future. It addresses such issues as the effects of toxic waste as experienced by the Love Canal community of New York, deforestation threats in the Amazon and current issues caused by climate change. It also documents the birth of environmental organizations such as the Sierra Club and Greenpeace, including interviews with key players.

There will be a panel discussion following the film. Issues about implementing more sustainable personal and business practices will be addressed.

Sustainable Blacksburg is a nonprofit community organization whose mission is to facilitate environmental stewardship in the Blacksburg area and to enhance the region’s livability by reducing its impact on the local and global environment.

Although the event is free of charge, free will donations to Sustainable Blacksburg are welcome at the door.

Cost: Free, but donations accepted. Location: Lyric Theatre, 135 College Ave., Blacksburg. For more information, visit SustainableBlacksburgVA.org or TheLyric.com.

Inner Wisdom Yoga and Psychotherapy Offers New Approach to Wellness

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nnemarie Carroll, owner of Inner Wisdom Yoga and Psychotherapy, of Roanoke, now offers the unique combination of yoga and psychotherapy in her wellness practice. Her approach is new to the Roanoke area.

A licensed clinical psychologist and yoga teacher, Carroll combines the two practices to provide help for a wide range of health challenges. “Yogainformed psychotherapy accesses our inherent wisdom through the mindful exploration of our physical, mental and emotional bodies,� says Carroll, who offers yoga classes and individual psychotherapy sessions at Inner Wisdom.

She explains that people who experience such issues as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, grief, pain, chronic illness, insomnia, stress and low energy may benefit from an integrated approach that combines yoga postures, breathing strategies and meditation techniques, along with psychotherapy techniques, to make changes in their lives.

Research has shown that this approach can offer physical benefits such as improved memory, oxygen absorption, decreased inflammation, better sleep (due to reduced cortisol and sympathetic nervous system activity) and overall wellness, Carroll says. With veterans, the combination has been shown to decrease symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. “Yoga-informed psychotherapy is appropriate for all ages, body types and fitness levels, and no previous yoga experience is necessary,� Carroll says.

Location: 1420 3rd St. SW, Roanoke. For more information or an appointment, call 540-798-8478, email InnerWisdomYogaTherapy@gmail.com or visit Inner Wisdom Yoga and Psychotherapy on Facebook. See Community Resource Directory, page 29.

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newsbriefs Blue Ridge Hydroponics Donates Camp Supplies

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lue Ridge Hydroponics and Home Brewing Company, in Roanoke, has partnered with Camp Timber Ridge by providing greenhouse Camp Timber Ridge greenhouse and hydroponic supplies for its summer youth camps.

The Radford-based Camp Timber Ridge is a nonprofit organization that offers day camps for children from ages 6 to 16. Each five-day, hands-on camp includes elements of science, nature, animals, athletics and foreign language.

Part of the experience is working in a greenhouse, for which Blue Ridge Hydroponics donated some materials and discounted others.

Fran Arthur, co-owner of Blue Ridge Hydroponics, says it has been a positive experience for everyone involved and she would like to see more children learn about greenhouses and hydroponics.

“We are interested in helping other youth and school organizations as well,” says Arthur. “We invite others to contact us for assistance.”

“We believe that by experiencing what it takes to operate a greenhouse and raise one’s own food, the children will build self-confidence, knowledge that is not commonly gained elsewhere, and the motivation to try new, challenging, and healthy things,” says founder Button Hall. Specifically, she says, the greenhouse project has allowed the camp to teach kids how to raise their own plants, provide them with a sense of accomplishment and get them excited about eating vegetables.

For more information, visit BlueRidgeHydroponics.com or TimberRidge1.com. See ad on page 15 and Community Resource Directory, page 29.

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FloydFest Offers Music, Outdoor Adventures and Healing Arts

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he 13th annual FloydFest, the area’s largest outdoor festival of music, food and fun, will be held July 23 through 27 in Floyd, at mile marker 170.5 off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The nationally recognized event showcases 100 performers on 10 stages, along with familyfriendly outdoor adventures. This year’s event, with “Revolutionary” as its theme, will offer more outdoor and healing arts programs than in the past.

The festival is located on an 80-acre site with natural features for many outdoor activities. Some of the choices this year include guided hikes, riding on the Moon Stomper mountain bike trail, a Vasque 5K race and daily guided kayak, canoe and tube trips on the Little River. Patrons also are offered a bike repair and aerial clinic, demos in kung fu and tai chi, geocaching and a climbing wall for youngsters.

This year, a healing arts tent will be included, with a focus on yoga and meditation. It will feature a courtyard for gear display and various speakers and instructors in healing arts-related classes and workshops. It also will host a full HuDost concert each night as well as Kirtan events, Turkish and Eastern European song workshops, tribal belly dance, Shakti Rising (Hindu dance) and yoga/dance and hooping workshops.

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

Solar Electric Systems Qualify for Tax Credit

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olShine Energy Alternatives, of Check, is reminding homeowners that using tax refunds is a good way to make solar electric systems affordable. Plus, those who install solar electric systems can qualify for the 30 percent Federal Renewable Energy Tax Credit for next year. If an installed system costs $5,000, for example, a qualified homeowner can receive a $1,500 credit on next year’s federal tax return.

To apply for the credit on a 2014 tax return, the system must be installed

by December 31, 2014. Homeowners should consult the IRS filing instructions or tax professionals to see if they qualify.

“A solar electric system pays dividends over the life of the system, generally 25 years, by reducing a homeowner’s electric bill,” says SolShine owner Rick Brown. “Environmentally, installing a system immediately reduces your use of coal-generated power, making a smaller footprint on the earth, minimizing your contribution to global warming and your consumption of valuable natural resources.”

Brown encourages people to “go solar” by starting small. “You can have a few modules installed one year, and a few more whenever you are ready,” he says, adding that the cost of installing solar energy has dropped dramatically in recent years.

A SolShine site visit is $75, which is credited back when the system is installed. Phone consultations are free.

For more information, call 540-808-9502, email Rick@SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com or visit SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com. See ad on page 23.

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enna Reece, LPC, recently joined Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, in Christiansburg, as a full-time therapist.

Reece specializes in providing psychotherapy to those suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and any other situational life stressors that create imbalance. She also provides group, family and couples therapy.

Reece focuses on each person’s needs, helping to set and achieve personal goals, process current life stressors and achieve a healthy balance in life by implementing Jenna Reece cognitive behavioral strategies and focusing on strengths. She has an integrative approach when helping others, mindful to tailor her treatment to the individual’s needs. “I believe that it is essential to provide a warm, safe and encouraging environment for individuals to open up and seek their true potential in life,” she says.

Reece is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in counseling psychology and more than eight years of clinical experience.

Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, 125 Akers Farm Rd., Ste. D, Christiansburg. For more information, call 540-381-6215, email JReece3235@gmail.com or visit LifeInBalanceCenter.com. See ad on page 23 and Community Resource Directory, page 30.

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irginia Tech will hold a free presentation on green burials, including a screening of the awardwinning 2011 documentary Dying Green and a panel discussion, at Blacksburg’s Lyric Theatre this month. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 20.

Southwest Virginia is home to a growing natural burial establishment. This presentation is designed to answer questions for those considering green burials for themselves and their families The documentary, Dying Green, discusses the low environmental impact of a natural burial as opposed to a traditional, chemical-heavy burial. Following the film, there will be a panel discussion by Dr. Billy Campbell of Ramsey Creek Preserve, the nation’s first conservation burial ground in Westminster, South Carolina, mentioned in the film; Joshua Slocum, executive director of the national Funeral Consumers Alliance; Samuel Perry, licensed mortician and compliance and education specialist for the Green Burial Council; and Isabel Berney, of the Blacksburg-based Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge.

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arch is the perfect time for home weatherization. It’s important to remember that the house works as a system. These tips will help the entire house function more effectively: • To maximize energy efficiency, insulate attic spaces to R38 (11 inches of cellulose).

• Examine the whole house often, including all windows, doors, attic bypasses and pipe penetrations, to determine where any cold air may be leaking in.

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he Sedalia Center, in Big Island, will hold its first health and wellness fair, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 12. The free fair is being offered in honor of the center’s 25th anniversary.

The day-long event, which is sponsored by The Well, in Bedford, will include workshops and demonstrations as well as information booths on how to achieve health and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Doris McCabe, executive director of the event, says that the goal is to make people aware of assets in their own communities and how they can use that information to improve their own lives. “What we want to do is raise awareness of what is available, fairly locally,” she says.

Deadline for vendor booth registration is March 28.

Cost: Free. Location: Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Rd., Big Island. For more information, call 434-299-5080, email Director@SedaliaCenter.org or visit SedaliaCenter.org.

Lynchburg Water Summit at Lynchburg College

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ynchburg College and Central Virginia Master Naturalists will present the Lynchburg Water Summit this month. The event will be held on March 29 at Lynchburg College. It will include afternoon workshops that begin at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., a community expo at 6:30 p.m. and a keynote address at 7:30 p.m. Water treatment plant tours will be offered on March 30, at 1 and 3 p.m.

Charles Fishman, author of The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water (and bestselling author of The Wal-Mart Effect), will present the keynote address, entitled “Thinking Differently Can Change the Future of Water.”

“There are many local, national and global water issues that need open, honest dialogue,” says Bea Stryker, organizer and Central Virginia Master Naturalist. “Right here in our region there are wells running dry, storm water and sewer overflows, high pollution levels in the James River and Chesapeake Bay and dams that don’t meet the current state codes.” The summit will address these issues and more.

Workshops include: “Envisioning Storm Water Management”: Erin Hawkins, Lynchburg Department of Water Resources “What’s in Your Water? Microconstituents”: Deborah DeBiasi, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality “Climate Change: A Water Scientist Perspective”: Tamim Younos, Cabell Brand Center “Tradeoffs Between a Reservoir and a Wetland: The Future of College Lake”: Tom Shahady, Lynchburg College “The State of the James River”: Bill Street, James River Association “Meeting Future Water Needs: Planning in Lynchburg, Bedford and Amherst Counties” (panel): Tim Mitchell, Lynchburg Water Resources; Brian Key, Bedford Regional Water Authority; and Dan French, Amherst County Services Authority Cost: $10. Location: Lynchburg College, 1501 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg. For more information or registration, email Bea Stryker at LynchburgWaterSummit@ gmail.com or visit LynchburgWaterSummit.com.

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ecotip Healthy Food at the Front Door A growing trend is the ringing of a doorbell heralding the arrival of healthy food. In addition to the convenience and time savings, having a grocery delivery van make roundtrips to and from multiple customers’ doorsteps generates far less emissions than traditional shopping. Home deliveries of local and organic fresh fruits and vegetables have customers clamoring for more.

After serving most of the New York metro area for more than a decade, online grocer FreshDirect (FreshDirect.com) began delivering in the Philadelphia metro area in October 2012 and expanded to other parts of Pennsylvania, plus New Jersey and Delaware, last fall. “Our hyper-local, farm-tofork food systems result in healthy relationships between consumers, food and farmers,” says David McInerney, co-founder of FreshDirect. The company also supports hunger organizations and provides nutritional counseling.

Planet Organics (PlanetOrganics.com) serves the San Francisco Bay area. Beginning last fall, Instacart partnered with Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Costco to begin delivering food to homes in 13 neighborhoods in Chicago. Beginning in Colorado, where it’s based, Door to Door Organics (DoorToDoorOrganics.com) now provides its service in Michigan, plus metro areas of Kansas City, Chicago and New York.

Green BEAN Delivery (GreenBeanDelivery.com), based in Indianapolis, now also delivers organic and sustainable foods in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; and most recently, St. Louis, Missouri.

Irv & Shelly’s Fresh Picks (FreshPicks.com) taps into 100-plus farmers within a day’s drive of its Niles, Illinois, center, to serve the Chicago and Milwaukee metro areas. “We’re able to concentrate on reaching people of all incomes and get deep into the communities,” says co-owner Shelly Herman.

The eight-year-old company also partners with community groups, food pantries and schools.

Going a step further, other companies are delivering prepared healthy meals. In one example, Power Supply (MyPowerSupply.com) recently partnered with Mindful Chef to foster this connection with 50 yoga and other fitness facilities, as well as other businesses in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

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Superfoods Defend Against Radiation

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wo superfoods show promise for protecting people from radiation damage—cruciferous vegetables and miso, a food paste made from fermented soybeans. Scientists have identified a specific chemical byproduct, 3,3’diindolylmethane (DIM), derived from the digestion of cruciferous vegetables and especially concentrated in broccoli, that is responsible for the defensive effect. The source of miso’s beneficial properties needs further investigation, but appears to stem from the fermentation process.

Research led by Gary Firestone, Ph.D., of the University of California-Berkley, and physician Eliot Rosen, Ph.D., of Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., concluded that administering supplemental DIM before or immediately following lethal levels of radiation exposure protected rats from immediate death. If clinical trials with humans are successful, the compound could be used to minimize acute radiation sickness.

A comprehensive research review published in the Journal of Toxicologic Pathology lends credence to miso’s shielding power. Mice that ate miso a week before irradiation appeared to be protected from radiation injury.

Vitamin E Hope for Cancer Care

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lusive anti-cancer elements of vitamin E, natural tocopherols, have been identified by researchers at Ohio State University as being able to deactivate an enzyme essential for cancer cell survival.

Although both alpha and gamma forms of natural tocopherols worked, the gamma was the most potent in shutting down the troublesome enzyme. Through manipulating the structure of the gamma molecule, the scientists were able to create an agent 20 times more effective than the original vitamin. In mice, this agent reduced the size of prostate cancer tumors.

Over-the-counter vitamin E supplements are limited because many use synthetic forms that do not contain the natural gamma tocopherols. The study’s authors, led by ChingShih Chen, Ph.D., note that the human body cannot absorb the high dosages of natural vitamin E required to achieve the anti-cancer effect; their goal is to develop a safe pill that could be taken daily for cancer prevention. natural awakenings

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globalbriefs Self-Sufficiency America’s Best Community Garden Cities We don’t have to live in a rural area or even the suburbs to be a farmer these days. According to the Trust for Public Land, the 10 best cities for homegrown veggies from urban gardens are Seattle, Washington (a P-Patch program provides 68 gardens for residents throughout the city); Portland, Oregon (its Produce for People program donates fresh produce to local hunger agencies); Long Beach, California (growing anything from sugar cane and lemongrass to sunflowers and tomatoes); St. Paul, Minnesota (17 community gardens—half run by nonprofits and half open to rent); Honolulu, Hawaii (1,254 plots for public use); San Jose, California (19 community gardens on 35 acres); Baltimore, Maryland (community gardens cover 11 acres throughout the city); Washington, D.C. (a Master Peace Farm program tends area gardens and mentors budding veggie growers at an adjoining middle school); Anchorage, Alaska (a city goal is enabling residents to work together in harmony); and Louisville, Kentucky (Brightside’s community garden program, established 19 years ago, currently manages 10 of Louisville’s 16 gardens).

These gardens not only extol the virtues of fresh, local and often organic foods, they also bring communities together. Some produce food for those in need, others have youth programs and some have even been credited with reducing local crime rates.

Many community gardens accept new members in the fall; visit acga.LocalHarvest.org to find one nearby and reserve a space.

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Homegrown Access Creative Paths for Local Food Sourcing Entrepreneurs are creating novel ways to circumvent the commercial food system that ships food, in or out of season, for hundreds or thousands of miles at the cost of quality and too often, accountability. Re:farm Denver, in Colorado, for example, supplies families with everything they need for backyard gardens, from irrigation systems to seeds. In 2013, 200 families participated.

Cottage food laws allow artisans to sell breads, jams, candy and other foods made in home kitchens. While specific restrictions vary, 42 states have some type of cottage law. Beth-Ann Betz, who bakes sweets in her New Hampshire kitchen, says, “It gives me the option to be independent and self-employed at 66.”

At the Community Thanksgiving Potluck, in Laguna Beach, California, dinner is shared, not served. For 25 years, those with homes and without, single people, families, city council members and the jobless have gathered to share food and community for the holiday. “It’s a wonderful chaos,” says Dawn Price, executive director of the nonprofit Friendship Shelter.

At Bottles Liquor, in West Oakland, California, a banner reads “Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Available Here.” Bottles is a member of the Healthy Neighborhood Store Alliance, an effort of the nonprofit Mandela Marketplace to bring pesticide-free produce to corner stores throughout the neighborhood.

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ood things happen when you eat local. You’re eating fresher food, supporting the local economy and helping the environment.

The “locavore” movement has taken hold in the Blue Ridge region, from farmers’ markets to restaurants to many of us growing our own food.

Local Roots restaurant, in Roanoke’s Grandin Village, is a perfect embodiment of the movement, even including “local” in its name. “We believe in what we’re doing on a cellular level,” says owner Diane Elliot. She bought the restaurant from her son, Reeves, and opened it in its present location in August 2010. Her commitment to local sustainability even extends to the tables and bar, made by Floyd’s Phoenix Hardwoods, a company that makes furniture from fallen trees.

Elliot sums up the Local Roots philosophy as “SOLE: sustainable, organic, local and ethical”--and, she adds, “delicious.”

The menu changes with the season and features only what is currently growing in the area. In other words, you won’t find a sliced tomato on your plate in January. Elliot notes that they do can and pickle local produce in the summer, so it may make a winter appearance in soups or sauces.

While she won’t put a distance on “local,” Elliot sources her foods from the restaurant’s own garden and from farmers in Bedford, Floyd, Roanoke and Montgomery counties, as well as suppliers such as Good Food Good People in Floyd. She even ventures out of the local region to Prince Edward Island for mussels that she knows are gathered sustainably from pristine waters. She believes it is important to have a relationship with her sources. “It’s really a community, from suppliers and farmers to our guests,” she says.

At Natasha’s Market Café, in Floyd, Natasha Shishkevish has been serving “upscale comfort food” for five years.

Her goal is to “get people back to eating real food.” To do that, she sources food that’s healthy, in season and local.

Strawberry mojito made with local strawberries at Local Roots last spring. Note the table made from fallen trees by Phoenix Hardwoods.

She is committed to giving back to the community by buying as much as possible in Floyd County. If she can’t find what she wants there, she’ll look farther out. In the summer, she often doesn’t have to even go out and look for produce. “We’re small enough that local farmers will be backdoor suppliers,” she says. They often bring extra food from their gardens or from the local farmers’ market.

Firefly Fare was designed for its space in the Roanoke City Market Building, and opened with the newly renovated market building in October 2011. Owner Chris Parkhurst says his challenge was to bring healthy food to a quick-service environment. “The name of the restaurant is a playful nod to that as well as a reminder of fresh summer produce,” he says. He tries to buy the freshest, highest-quality ingredients and then “present them honestly on the plate.” He lets his family grown ingredients speak for themselves.

Parkhurst serves locally sourced food because it is better and fresher, and also because buying local helps keep the local economy strong and “preserves green space” by supporting local farms. His commitment to sustainability extends beyond his suppliers to the restaurant itself.

He promotes environmental stewardship through composting and recycling. “In the United States, 50 percent of the food

produced in restaurants goes into the trash,” Parkhurst says.

While not a fully locally sourced restaurant, Salem’s Veggies To Go is dedicated to bringing healthy food to its customers. Owner Jeff Snyder describes it as an alternative to fast food. “We’re quick, but we’re not fast food,” he says, a combination that makes it possible to be “the only restaurant in the Roanoke area where you can get collard greens at the drive-thru.”

Besides vegetarian and vegan meals, as the name suggests, Veggies To Go also sells meat dishes such as pork and chicken. All year long, the food is made from scratch daily, and the vegetables are local when they are in season. Snyder’s goal is to “offer serious healthier food choices.”

A real estate agent as well, Snyder returned to the restaurant business where he had spent 21 years earlier. He started Veggies To Go two years ago with a colleague who always wanted to open a restaurant. “It’s a lot of fun,” he says. “I enjoy cooking for people. People make the business fun.”

For diners who enjoy the experience of eating local, there are plenty of choices, offering local food and serving opportunities to improve the community as a side dish.

For more information on the locations above, visit LocalRootsRestaurant.com, NatashasMarketCafe.com, FireflyFare.com and Veggies To Go, Inc., on Facebook.

See Local Roots ad on page 20 and Community Resource Directory, page 29.

Anne Piedmont is a writer and research associate based in Roanoke. For more information, visit PiedmontResearchAssociates.com.

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Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op: Local and Healthy

by Karen Adams

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ack in 1975, when Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op was just beginning, it was a small collection of health-minded people. Today, it has more than 3,500 owners, two grocery stores (one in Grandin Village and one in downtown Roanoke’s Market Square) and even its own farm, Heritage Point. It has helped start several farmers’ markets. It also encourages community giving, and through its Give Up! Program, started in October, co-op shoppers already have contributed $8,500 for local charities. Last fall Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op was named Small Business of the Year by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.

As the co-op prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, its sustainable structure has proven to be a success.

Special projects manager Jim Crawford has been collecting stories from supporters about what the co-op means to them.

“These owners, both new and long-standing, form a compelling narrative of the co-op,” Crawford writes. It’s a narrative

that illustrates the co-op’s commitment to its goals, vision, people—and the earth.

While those who are owners enjoy special benefits, such as discounts and voting rights, the co-op is inclusive, and anyone can shop there. “It’s simply a community-owned grocery store, open to everybody,” says John Bryant, the co-op’s marketing director. “We just sell lots of local food and products, and we don’t sell things with artificial ingredients or preservatives.” Under the leadership of general manager Bruce Phlegar, the co-op’s growing success is proof that food that is local and organically and sustainably grown is good for the body and the planet, and it’s good for the local economy, too.

It’s the word local that makes all the difference, many owners emphasize. “I think ‘local’ is the premium right now,” says Bryant. “You can actually meet the farmers who are growing your food, either at markets or at their farms.” He encourages people to ask questions about how crops are raised and how the

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Anyone who is farming organically is usually proud of that fact, he adds.

Co-op shoppers and market-goers also know how superior local food is as well. “Local food is definitely better for you,” says Bryant. “Anything that is picked fresh is going to taste better and the nutrients are immediate.” Local food is also picked when it’s ripe, since it has fewer miles to travel. Bryant explains that the longer something sits on a truck, the less nutritional value it has.

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“Certainly we’re never going to have local bananas, so you have to get those from elsewhere,” he says. “But the climate here is great for a lot of other things.

And you can have hoop houses [tunnelshaped greenhouses]. At Heritage Point Farm, we grow salad mix all year long with only a little lag time. The nutritional value is much better when it’s grown in our area.” Besides the two stores, the co-op sells fresh, local food at its farmers’ markets in the Grandin and West End neighborhoods. There are plans to open a farmers’ market at Heritage Point Farm soon as well. “It will be great for the folks who work out that way to be able to come by and get stuff that was just picked that morning,” Bryant says.

People who support local food systems are also usually interested in food security, Bryant adds. “It’s nice to know that we have farms near us if there ever is a food shortage or emergency,” he says. “Without a demand, nobody’s

going to grow it. So that’s another reason the co-op supports local food.”

Long-term thinking is essential as well. Part of the co-op’s mission is to help establish a lasting food system that will feed people for generations. “That’s part of the mission of our farm, Heritage Point,” Bryant says. “We hope some kid touring the farm thinks, ‘I could do that someday,’ and maybe goes on to do something even bigger. We want people to be inspired to do their own part of it.”

Put simply, the local food network benefits everyone, no matter where they fit in. “Everybody feels good about it, since you’re helping your neighbor and the dollars stay here,” Bryant says.

Plus, local farmers also do business with other grocery stores besides the co-op, and restaurants and farmers’ markets as well. “So you’re supporting more than just the food supply. You’re supporting families and the whole community.”

Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op is located at 1319 Grandin Rd. and 1 Market Square, Roanoke. For more information, call 540-343-5652 (Grandin Rd.) or 540-904-2733 (Market Square), email info@RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop or visit RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop. See ad on page 16 and Community Resource Directory, page 29.

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“Aquaculture is fish farming, hydroponics is soilless gardening,” explains Becca Self, executive director of educational nonprofit FoodChain, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky.

“Aquaponics is a mutually beneficial blend of the two. Our indoor aquaponics system produces about 150 pounds of fresh tilapia every month, plus nearly 200 pounds of lettuces, herbs and microgreens.”

FoodChain, which shares production space in a former bread factory with Smithtown Seafood and West Sixth Brewing, hosted 2,000 guests and was the destination for 54 field trips last year by farmers, church groups, Rotary clubs and students of all grade levels. The seafood restaurant’s website notes, “We can step outside our back door into the farm for our superfood salad greens, herbs and tilapia.”

FoodChain is also finding a way to use waste grain from the microbrewery as fish food. According to brewmaster Robin Sither, the grain is free of genetic engineering, but not organic. He notes that it’s rare for a brewery to use organic grain.

The general hydroponics concept dates back to ancient practices in Chinese rice fields, Egyptian bottomlands flooded by the Nile River and Aztec floating gardens perched on low rafts layered with rich bottom muck.

By the early 20th century, chemists had identified solutions of 13 specific nutrients which, added to water, could entirely substitute for fertile soil. That’s when William F. Gericke, Ph.D., of the University of California-Berkeley, took the science of hydroponics into commercial production.

“In today’s space-efficient, closed, recirculating aquaponic systems that combine fish tanks and plant troughs, fish waste provides fertilizer for the plants, while the plants clean the water for fish,” says Gina Cavaliero, owner of Green Acre Aquaponics, in Brooksville, Florida. The 2013 Aquaponics Association Conference, in Tucson, Arizona, reported that aquaponic plants grow faster and offer higher yields, plus the sustainable technology recycles 90 percent of the water.

In Denver, JD Sawyer, president of Colorado Aquaponics, operates a 3,000-square-foot farm in a food desert neighborhood (without easy access to fresh, healthy, affordable food). Koi, tilapia and hybrid striped bass fertilize romaine, bib lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, spinach, chives and strawberries. Other crops include tomatoes, peppers, yellow squash and root vegetables like

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Sawyer remarks, “An aquaponics system can be indoors or out, depending on the climate, for commercial use or in the home. The basement, garage or a spare room is ideal for growing your own food.” Home garden sizes range from a 20-gallon aquarium to a 10-by-20-foot area.

Avery Ellis, an ecological designer and permaculture specialist in Boulder, Colorado, builds dynamic, living, nonconventional systems. “The temperature in most homes is near 70 degrees, an ideal temperature for a tropical fish like tilapia,” he says. “A 50-gallon fish tank, a 50-gallon storage bin and a timer to feed the fish automatically and supply light can be a self-sustaining system.”

Outdoors, a greenhouse or geodesic dome can house the system. “A harmonious balance maintains itself, and we enjoy maximum yields from little labor,” says Ellis. He reflects that the solutions for feeding the world exist if we just open our eyes to what needs to be done. For those that don’t care to harvest and clean fish, decorative koi species work well.

Erik Oberholtzer, founder and owner of Tender Greens restaurants, which sources from nearby southern California farms and is exploring ways to install an aquaponics system in each of its restaurants, explains, “The world is suffering from a loss of growing habitat, genetically modified seeds and global warming. Aquaponics enables growers to stay ahead of climate change, making it the future of sustainable farming.

It’s an ethical way to make quality food healthy, affordable and profitable.”

Aquaponics methods deliver fish free of mercury and genetically modified fish food, plus the freshest vegetables possible, all without the worry of weeds, rabbits, insects, suspect fertilizers, toxic herbicides and pesticides. A home aquaponics system can be one of the best green investments to make in 2014. According to Oberholtzer, “Eating this way should not be a luxury.”

Aquaponics Advantages  Enthusiasts can start small  No soil is needed  No fertilizer is needed (provided by the fish)  No toxic pesticides  Uses 90 percent less water than conventional methods  Plants help filter indoor air  Pests and diseases are easier to spot for treatment  Growing basil helps repel pests  Operator controls nutrition levels at less cost and waste  No nutrients pollute the larger environment  Stable, high yields of organic produce and safe-fed fish  Year-round production from indoor systems  Easy to harvest; fish harvesting is optional  Aesthetic enjoyment

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Fresh Food Trends Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

Food experts have listed local, regional and sustainable foods among the top food trends for 2014. Consumers’ heightened environmental awareness and their love for fresh flavors are responsible.

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here’s even a new term, “hyperlocal”, to describe produce harvested fresh from onsite gardens at restaurants, schools, supermarkets and hospitals—all designed for sourcing tasty, nutrient-rich foods minus the fuelguzzling transportation costs. Adding emphasis to the need to preserve vital local food sources, the United Nations has designated 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming.

Here are four thriving food trends resulting from shifts in Americans’ thinking and our growing love for all things local.

Foraging What could be more entertaining and economical than searching for and gathering wild foods in their natural habitat?

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Commonly foraged foods include nuts, mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to harvest their bounty. Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes.

Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.”

On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables.

It’s free food, there for the picking.”

However, she warns, “You have to know what you are doing. Some wild foods can be harmful.”

For example, Nussinow advises getting to know about mushrooms before venturing forth to pick them. She recommends the book Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora, as a learning tool, and checking with local mycological associations for safe mushroom identification. She also likes the advice of “Wildman” Steve Brill, of New York City, who publishes educational articles at WildmanSteveBrill.com. “He knows more about wild foods than anyone I know,” she says.

Vermont wildcrafter Nova Kim teaches her students not only how to identify wild edibles, but also how to harvest them sustainably. It’s critical to make sure wild foods will be available for future generations.

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last fall in Houston, Texas, described the connections between the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut, known as the “microbiota”, and mental and physical health. Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and gastrointestinal physiology with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explained that gut bacteria play a variety of roles, including assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients; influencing gene expression; supporting the immune system; and affecting body weight and susceptibility to chronic disease.

Feed Matters The popular adage, “We are what we eat,” applies to animals, as well. New research from Washington State University shows that organic whole milk from pasture-fed cows contains 62 percent higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventional, or non-organic, whole milk. The striking difference is accounted for by the fact that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national organic program legally requires that organic cows have access to pasture throughout the grazing season.

The more time cows spend on high-

Hyperlocal Superstars Food Corps is a national nonprofit with a mission to improve school food and thus children’s health and lifelong potential. Active in 15 states, it places teams of young teachers in limited-resource communities to establish school gardens, provide food-based nutrition education and supplement school meals with garden fresh produce.

Visit FoodCorps.org. quality pasture, which includes grass, legumes and hay, the more beneficial the fats will be in their milk. On the other hand, when ruminant animals, designed to graze on pasture, are fed a steady diet of corn and soy, both their milk and meat contain less beneficial fat.

According to Captain Joseph Hibbeln, a lipid biochemist and physician at the National Institutes of Health, American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, largely because of industrial agriculture. Hibbeln believes that consuming more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes Americans can make to reduce the risk of chronic

diseases, improve mental health and enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs. Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well.

Faith How might eating with the “creation” in mind influence food and agriculture trends? Barbara Ross, director of social services for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, believes, “People’s common denominator is that we are all part of and integral to the creation.”

She considers how “Food, agriculture, environment and economy are bound together in a way that requires we think, plan and act for the dignity of each person and the common good of the human family.” Ross explains that the choices we make in these vital areas affect the richness of our soils, the purity of our air and water and the health of all living things.

Marie George, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at St. John’s University, in Queens, New York, agrees, “The serious ecological crises we see today stem

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Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, shares a passion for addressing food justice and sustainability from her faith-based perspective of Franciscan spirituality. She believes that, “When we connect our spirituality with the daily act of eating, we can eat in a way that leads to a right relationship with our Creator.” By bridging spirituality with nutrition and the food system, Moltzen hopes to raise awareness of how people can care for their body as a temple and live in right relationship with the Earth, which she perceives as “the larger house of God.” Fred Bahnson, director of the Food, Faith and Religious Leadership Initiative at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the author of Soil and Sacrament: A Spiritual Memoir of Food and Faith. His book takes the reader on a journey to four different faith communities—Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal and Jewish— to explore connections between spiritual nourishment and the cultivation of food.

Bahnson speaks about sacred soil and the communities of mystical microorganisms that lie within and create the foundation for sustenance. He also describes the special power of communal gardens, which welcome all and provide nourishing food, yet come to satisfy more than physical hunger.

Regardless of religious denomination, Amanda Archibald, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, believes, “We are in a new era of food—one that embraces and honors food producers and food systems that respect soil, environment and humanity itself.”

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Pharmaceutical companies routinely extract active ingredients from herbs for common medications, including the potent pain reliever codeine, derived from Papaver somniferum; the headclearing antihistamines ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, from Ephedra sinica; and taxol, the chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat several types of cancer, including breast cancer, from Taxus brevifolia. These are among the findings according to Leslie Taylor, a naturopath and herbalist headquartered in Milam County, Texas, and author of The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs.

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Plantain (Plantago major): Commonly used externally for poultices, open wounds, blood poisoning and bee stings, it also helps relieve a wider variety of skin irritations. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, this common “weed” fortifies the liver and reduces inflammation, which may reduce the risk for many kinds of chronic diseases. At least one study, published in the journal Planta Medica, suggests that plantain can enhance the immune system to help fight cancer and infectious diseases.

“Plantain is considered a survival herb because of its high nutritional value,” advises Gladstar, who founded the California School of Herbal Studies, in Sonoma County, in 1978. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry confirms it’s an excellent source of alpha-tocopherol, a natural form of vitamin E and beta

carotene that can be used in salads for those that don’t mind its bitter taste.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Like plantain, dandelion is one of the most powerful medicinal herbs on the planet. “Dandelion is revered wherever you travel, except in the United States, where it is considered noxious,” observes Gladstar.

Americans should reconsider their obsession with eradication. Dandelion root is an effective treatment against several types of cancer, including oftenfatal pancreatic and colorectal cancers and melanoma, even those that have proven resistant to chemotherapy and other conventional treatments, according to several studies from the University of Windsor, in England.

Traditionally part of a detoxification diet, it’s also used to treat digestive ailments, reduce swelling and inflammation and stop internal and external bleeding.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Turmeric gives curry powder its vibrant yellow color. “Curcumin, turmeric’s most important active ingredient, is a wealth of health, backed by substantial scientific evidence that upholds its benefits,” says Jan McBarron, a medical and naturopathic doctor in Columbus,

Herb: A plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food. ~ Merriam Webster Georgia, author of Curcumin: The 21st Century Cure and co-host of the Duke and the Doctor radio show.

Several human and animal studies have shown that curcumin can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, both in prevention and to slow or even stop its progress. One Australian study showed that curcumin helps rid the body of heavy metals that may be an underlying cause of the memory-robbing disease. Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that curcumin helped dissolve the plaques and tangles of brain material characteristic to Alzheimer’s.

Curcumin is also known to be effective in lessening depression and preventing heart disease, some types of cancer and diabetes, says McBarron.

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tory properties, ginger makes a delicious and healing tea and an enticing spice in a variety of dishes. This herbal powerhouse has at least 477 active ingredients, according to Beyond Aspirin, by Thomas M. Newmark and Paul Schulick.

Considerable research confirms ginger’s effectiveness against a variety of digestive problems, including nausea from both morning sickness and chemotherapy. Research from Florida’s University of Miami also confirms its usefulness in reducing knee pain.

“Ginger is a good-tasting herb to treat any type of bacterial, fungal or viral infection,” says Linda Mix, a retired registered nurse in Rogersville, Tennesse, and author of Herbs for Life!

The health benefits of these four vital herbs are easily accessed by growing them in a home garden or pot or via extracted supplements.

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Crankiness Suspects: Gluten sensitivity is traditionally associated exclusively with digestive disturbances, but some recent studies have linked it to neurological symptoms, from moodiness and chronic headaches to ADHD and coordination loss.

Action: Eliminate gluten for a month to assess a potential connection between mood and food, possibly signaled by excessive eating of a certain food.

Stunted Growth Suspects: Gluten sensitivity or zinc deficiency. Because gluten intolerance interferes with nutrient absorption, suffering kids often fail to thrive.

“Small size—height or weight—is a classic symptom of celiac disease,” Dorfman advises.

Zinc could be another factor; it normalizes appetite and through its relationship with growth hormones, helps the body develop. If levels are too low, growth will be abnormally stunted. In such cases, a child may rarely be hungry, be a picky eater or complain that food smells or tastes funny, Dorfman says.

Action: Eliminate gluten consumption for a month. A blood test by a pediatrician can determine serum zinc levels, or buy a zinc sulfate taste test online.

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Ridge Hydroponics. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Roanoke Natural Foods Coop, 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke. 549-343-5652. RoanokeNaturalFoods.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4 Lynchburg Peace Education Center Monthly Meeting – 7-8pm. Join us for discussion and planning of local peace and justice events. All are welcome. The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg.

434-609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15 Eckankar Book Discussion – 11:30am-12:30pm.

Join us at the Floyd Library for a book discussion on “Stranger by the River” by Paul Twitchell. Sponsored

by Eckankar. 540-353-5365. SWVA.Eck.Cntr@gmail. com. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 Level 1 Healing Touch International Class. Students will gain an understanding of the human energy system as it relates to physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. Barefoot Studios, 16 Church Avenue, SW, Roanoke. CEU’s available. Registration required. $360/ person; $50 deposit.540-589-8231. BarefootStudiosAndGallery.com. JaneBarefootRochelle@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 Free Living Well Monthly Series: Work-Life BalanceOvercoming Stress to Find Joy, Peace and Balance in a Busy World – 6:30-7:30pm. Hosted By. Alan Forrest, LPC, LMFT. Come learn to balance your work and personal life through mindfulness. Pre-registration required.

540-381-6215. Life In Balance, 125 Akers Farm Rd. Suite D., Christiansburg. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

Community HU Song and Introductory Book Discussion – 6:45-7:15pm. Join us at The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, for a Community HU Song followed at 7:30 pm with an introductory book discussion on Anne Archer’s book, “Inner Guidance.”

Sponsored by Eckankar. 540-353-5365. SWVA.Eck. Cntr@gmail.com. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Film Screening and Panel Discussion about Green Burial – 6-8pm. Film screening and panel discussion of the award-winning documentary, Dying Green (2011). Please join us for this fascinating and informative look at green burial. Free. Lyric Theatre, 135 College Avenue, Blacksburg. Prolson@VT.Edu. STS. VT.Edu/DyingGreen.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 56th Annual Highland Maple Festival. Continues on Sunday, March 8; Saturday, March 15; and Sunday, March 16. Tours, pancake and buckwheat cake breakfasts, arts & crafts, Blue Grass music and clogging. The Highland Center, 61 Highland Center Drive, Monterey.

540-468-2550. HighlandCounty.org.

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Reiki Class – 10:00am-4:30pm. Learn all about Reiki, it’s history, what a treatment is like, hand placement,

Brew Class – 7:30pm. Brew class presented by Blue

etc. The course includes a book, manual and lunch.

Taught by Alexandria Pederson.$175/person. 331 King George Street, Suite B, Roanoke. 540-588-0788.

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“Love Your Parkway” Cleanup Day – 10:30am2:30pm. Litter pickup and general trail maintenance of the Blue Ridge Parkway - one of America’s most-visited national parks. Volunteer and show your Parkway love! Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, PO Box 20986, Roanoke. 540-589-6181. 800-228-PARK. FriendsBRP.org. Roanoke@FriendsBRP.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Biblical Question and Answer Service with Rev. Dr. Rocco A. Errico – 11am. Come hear Dr. Errico, gifted and renowned Aramaic Bible scholar, author, minister, head of the Aramaic Bible Institute and The Noohra Foundation answer your questions during a live streaming service. All are welcome! Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Drive, Roanoke. 540-774-5512.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Awakening to Inner States Workshop – 9:00am5:30pm. Use Hemi-Sync to explore ways to activate the power within, achieve inner peace, remain centered, transcend limiting patterns, and access guidance. Preregistration is required. $85/person (includes lunch).

KeyQuest, 536 Wild Cherry Road, NE, Pilot. 540-6512727. Keyquest.US.Com. Lynchburg Water Summit – 3:00pm-9:00pm.

Highlights include afternoon workshops at 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., a community expo at 6:30 p.m. and a keynote address at 7:30 p.m. Water treatment plant tours will be offered on March 30, at 1 and 3 p.m.

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

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

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.

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Services include varied musical programs; refreshments served afterward. All welcome. Nursery available. 5000 Carriage Dr, Roanoke. 1 block off Rt 419, behind the McDonald’s at Oak Grove Plaza.

540-774-5512. VCCDS.com.

Community HU Song – 10:00-10:30am. Second Sunday of each month. Singing HU has helped people of many different faiths open their hearts more fully to the uplifting presence of God. Eckankar Center, 1420 Third Street, Roanoke (first floor back far right office). 540-353-5365. SWVA.Eck.Cntr@gmail.com.

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Eckankar Worship Service – 11am-Noon. Second Sunday of each month. During each Worship Service we explore a spiritual topic and practice simple spiritual exercises to help gain personal experience with the Light and Sound of God. All welcome. Eckankar Center, 1420 Third Street, Roanoke (first floor back far right office). 540-3535365. Eck-Virginia.org. Eckankar.org.

Peace Readers Book Group – 2pm. Last Sunday of every month. Book group focusing on titles that help to create a culture of peace. For more information, check the calendar on our website. All are welcome!

Free. The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg. 434-609-3437. ThePeacePractice.com.

Flow Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Practice yoga in a fun, safe, intelligent, well stocked studio. No registration required; drop in anytime. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty Street, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com.

monday Flow Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Practice yoga in a fun, safe, intelligent, well stocked studio. No registration required; drop in anytime. Bedford Yoga Cen-

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4th Monday Alternative Medicine Study Group – 6:00-7:30pm. For practitioners. Learn about wellness and healing for our patients. Free. Holistic Veterinary Consultants, 2401 S Main St, Blacksburg. 540-616WAGS. HolisticVeterinaryConsultants@gmail.com.

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Creating Your Joy: Yoga to Manage Your Mood – 7:00-8:15pm. Join us for a gentle yoga class that emphasizes balancing the nervous system and mood regulation. $12 drop-in or purchase a class card. All are welcome! Inner Wisdom Yoga & Psychotherapy, 1420 Third Street, Roanoke. 540-798-8478. InnerWidsomYogaTherapy@gmail.com.

A Course in Miracles – 7-9pm. All welcome.

Love offering. Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd NW, Roanoke. 540-562-2200 x10.

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tuesday Tai Chi – 12-1pm. Low impact focusing on relaxation, balance, and a sense of overall well-being. All ages, all levels. No registration required and drop-ins are welcome. Barefoot Studios, 16 West Marketplace Bldg., 16 Church Avenue, Roanoke. 540-632-2323.

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Kid’s Yoga – 4:30-5:15pm. Beginner’s class aimed at being light and engaging for children. Call to preregister. Ages 4-11. First session/free; $8/one session; $36/six sessions. Life in Balance Counseling & Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd., Christiansburg.

540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

Beginner’s Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Also Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm and Fridays 9:30-10:45am. Increase your strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. First session is free; call to preregister. $12/one session; $48/6 sessions. Life in Balance Counseling & Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd., Christiansburg. 540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

Vinyasa Flow Class – 6:15-7:30pm. Class is open to all levels. Facilitated by Christina Adams, RYT. $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.

My Co-op 101. Learn more about a cooperative business and how to make the most of your ownership.

Last Tuesday of every month. Free to owners; walkins welcome. Please call to reserve a space. Roanoke Natural Foods Coop, 1319 Grandin Rd, Roanoke.

540-343-5652. RoanokeNaturalFoods.coop.

wednesday Mindfulness Self-Care for Practitioners – 9-10am.

Second & fourth Wednesday of each month. Practice mindfulness for 30 minutes and then enjoy an open discussion for about 20-30 minutes. No fee. Life in Balance Counseling & Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd., Christiansburg. 540-381-6215.

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Hatha Yoga – 11am-12pm. Gentle yoga focusing on integration of body, mind, and spirit with instructor Colleen Carrell. No registration required and drop-ins are welcome. All ages, all levels. $10. Barefoot Studios, 16 Church Ave. (16 West Marketplace Bldg.), Roanoke.

540-761-5635. BarefootStudiosAndGallery.com.

Prayer and Meditation – Noon-12:20pm. 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). 540-5622200. UnityOfRoanokevalley.org.

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

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

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Tai Chi – 6-7pm. Low impact “meditation in motion” focusing on relaxation, balance, and a sense of overall well-being. Instructor: Gloria Elliott. Please call Gloria before coming to your first class. All ages, all levels. No registration required and drop-ins are welcome. $8. Barefoot Studios, 16 West Marketplace Bldg., 16 Church Avenue, Roanoke. 540-632-2323.

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Kripalu Yoga – 6-7pm. What distinguishes a Kripalu Yoga class is an emphasis on bringing awareness to the physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts that arise throughout the practice. Accessible to all levels.

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

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Meditation, introspection and discussion. Free. Location varies. Call for details: Bev 540-763-2410 or Betty 540-639-5739.

thursday Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30-6:45pm. Increase your strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. First session is free; call to preregister. $12/one session; $48/6 sessions. Life in Balance Counseling & Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd., Christiansburg.

540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

Hot Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-7pm. Better suited to the student with some prior yoga experience, this class incorporates a faster pace, high temperatures and fun music. No registration required; drop-in anytime. Bedford Yoga Center, 715 Liberty Street, Bedford. 434-944-1150. YogaBedford.com.

Laughter Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 Yoga, 2001 South Main Street, Suite 106, Blacksburg.

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

Mysore Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00-7:30pm. Deepen your experience of Yoga. $10/public; $5/students. Blue Ridge 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

friday Vinyasa Flow Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30-10:45am. Class is open to all levels. $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.

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Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30-10:45am. Increase your strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. First session is free; call to preregister. $12/one session; $48/6 sessions. Life in Balance Counseling & Wellness Center, 125-D Akers Farm Rd., Christiansburg.

540-381-6215. LifeInBalanceCenter.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Youth Peace Summit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9am-4pm. Workshops on Peace, Art, Justice, and Empowerment. Includes breakfast, lunch and music/ entertainment. Sponsored by Plowshare Peace & Justice Center. Ages 12-19. Free.

Unitarian Universalist Church, 2015 Grandin Road, Roanoke. PlowshareVa.org. AcornBranch64@aol.com.

Screening of â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planetâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm. Screening of this Sundance documentary showing 50 years of global environmentalism from the grassroots level up at the Lyric Theatre, 135 College Avenue, Blacksburg. Free will donation. Sponsored by Sustainable Blacksburg.

SustainableBlacksburgVa.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love Your Parkwayâ&#x20AC;? Cleanup Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30am-2:30pm. Also, SATURDAY, APRIL 12 and SATURDAY, APRIL 19. Litter pickup and general trail maintenance of the Blue Ridge Parkway - one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most-visited national parks. Volunteer and show your Parkway love! Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, PO Box 20986, Roanoke.

540-589-6181. 800-228-PARK. FriendsBRP. org. Roanoke@FriendsBRP.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Advanced Shamanic Studies with Adhi Two Owls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon. Through April 12. Gain in-depth understanding of spiritual path during this weeklong intense shamanic workshop. Sponsored

by Lapis Studio. $850. Gifford Pinchot State Park, 2200 Rosstown Road, Lewisberry, PA. 717-516-1164. LapisStudio-ManaolaLLC.com.

ManaolaLLC@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Health & Wellness Fair. Informational tables, booths, on-going talks, demonstrations, and opportunities to exercise - all planned to raise health awareness in the Bedford community.

Free and open to the public. The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island.

434-299-5080. Director@SedaliaCenter.org.

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Respectful Confrontation Workshop. Continues through Sunday, April 13. Learn the most effective way to avoid conflict and resolve issues. $345/ person. Floyd Eco Village, 188 Eco Village Trail, Floyd. Information: Heartwalker@joeweston. com or JoeKlein88@gmail.com. Registration: FloydEcoVillage@gmail.com.

Blossom to Bottle 5K Race â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9am. Benefit race for the Oncology Cancer Program held at the Bedford YMCA. Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Register online at BlossomToBottle.com.

For information call: Bedford YMCA 540-586-3483 or Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orchards 540-586-3707.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Monroe Institute Excursion Workshop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9am-6pm.

Continues on Sunday, 9:00am-5:30pm. Engage in consciousness exploration, self-discovery, and personal transformation using powerful Hemi-SyncÂŽ technology. Pre-registration is required. $190/person (includes lunch). KeyQuest, 536 Wild Cherry Road, NE, Pilot. 540-651-2727. Keyquest.US.Com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Book Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8am-2pm. Many selections available from the church library on various topics. Also CDs and DVDs. If you have books, CDs, or DVDs to donate to our sale, please call to arrange a time to drop them off. Valley Community Church, 5000 Carriage Drive, Roanoke. 540-774-5512.

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Earth Day Celebration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10am-4pm. Outdoor family festival celebrating our Earth; environmental and community service displays, music, crafts, food and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games. 1300 block Grandin Rd and Memorial Ave, Roanoke. Free. 540-387-2782.

EarthDayRoanoke.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 10 Body Mind Spirit Fest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10am-6pm. Third annual event featuring 24 readers, healers and vendors. If you or someone you know would be a good fit, have them contact us ASAP to sign up before we sell out.

Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Road, Roanoke. 540-562-2200. UnityOfRoanokeValley. org. Facebook.com/UnityRkeValley.

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BUILDING – GREEN DESIGN/BUILD

NATURE’S EMPORIUM

JUBILEE COHOUSING

3912 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, VA 24018 540-989-8020 MyNaturesEmporium.com

Walter Charnley 523 Needmore Lane, Floyd, VA 24091 (540) 250-1234 FloydCohousing.Jubilee@gmail.com JubileeCoho.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 18.

ANIMALS AND PETS 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!

New members welcome: Rural southwestern VA cohousing group. Thirty-three (33) clustered PassivHaus residences and common house on 38 delightful undeveloped acres. See ad, page 22.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY H2O AT HOME Jean Cox, Founding Director 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 22.

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.

BODYWORK – ENERGY WORK BAREFOOT STUDIOS 16 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24011 540-589-8231 BarefootStudiosAndGallery.com Healing touch assists with balancing your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and supports your natural ability to heal. Safe for all ages and works in harmony with standard medical care. See ad, page 17.

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CHURCHES ECKANKAR, RELIGION OF THE LIGHT AND SOUND OF GOD 1420 3rd Street SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 540-353-5365 swva.eck.cntr@gmail.com eck-virginia.org Are you looking for the personal experience of God, every day?

Each of us is connected to God through Divine Spirit (the ECK), which can be heard as Sound and seen as Light.

Connect with a spiritual community of people who share your desire for truth See ad, page 7.

VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, DIVINE SCIENCE 5000 Carriage Dr., Roanoke, VA 24018 540-774-5512 VCCDS.com 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.

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UNITY OF ROANOKE VALLEY 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 25.

EDUCATION AND CAREERS 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)

ENERGY – ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RENEWABLE ENGINEERED SYSTEMS 855-241-7999 sales@r-e-s.biz Solar power for your home is more affordable than you think.

We provide outstanding quality and value in alternative energy applications for consumers seeking turn-key solutions. Enjoy relief from the escalating cost of fossil fuels. See ad, page 27.

ENERGY – CONSERVATION AND HVAC 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 10.

FITNESS – YOGA BEDFORD YOGA CENTER Helen A. Maxwell, RYT 500 715 Liberty St., Bedford, VA 24523 434-944-1150 YogaBedford.com All levels, from beginner and beyond. Choose from a variety of public classes or private, individualized instruction. Offering a FREE monthly community class. Find balance, strength, bliss and harmony.

FOODS – NATURAL, ORGANIC AND VEGAN 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 naturalfoods 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 16.

INI’S HEALTH COACHING AND MASSAGE

FUNERAL AND BURIAL SERVICES - 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 5.

GARDEN, YARD AND PATIO – EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES BLUE RIDGE HYDROPONICS AND HOME BREWING COMPANY

413 Dunton Dr., Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-552-2873 IniBeckman@InisMassage.com InisMassage.com IniBeckman.HealthCoach.

IntegrativeNutrition.com Offering workshops on nutrition as well as individual and group health coaching. This program will radically improve your health and happiness. It includes two one-hour sessions per month, handouts and other materials, food samples, self-care products and a monthly newsletter. Most programs last six months. Also offers massage therapy. See ad, page 17.

INNER WISDOM YOGA AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

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 15.

Annemarie Carroll, Ph.D., LCP, RYT 1420 3rd St., Roanoke, VA 24016 540-798-8478 InnerWisdomYogaTherapy@gmail.com Annemarie integrates psychotherapy and yoga/meditation to assist clients dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, chronic pain, PTSD, insomnia and infertility. Services include yoga-informed psychotherapy and therapeutic yoga classes.

GUIDED IMAGERY 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 7.

FOODS RESTAURANTS LOCAL ROOTS FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT

HEALTH AND WELLNESS DENTIST

REV. KANTA BOSNIAK, CHT Life Coach and Wedding Officiant 540-577-8854 Art4Spirit@yahoo.com KantaBosniak.com

DR. KAREN PERKINS, DDS

Coaching and guided imagery for weight loss, smoking cessation, intuition, life changes, confident interviews, and career. Take positive thinking to a deeper level. Personalized and meaningful wedding ceremonies.

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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 24.

LUANN KEENER-MIKENAS, LCSW

1314 Grandin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24015 540-206-2610 LocalRootsRestaurant.com

Licensed Clinical Social Worker 311 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24504 434-221-0778 LKeener444@live.com LKM-LCSW.org

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 wood-fire oven.

Available for private parties, corporate events, celebrations and catering. See ad, page 20.

LuAnn is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience, working to promote personal growth and strength in families. Counseling and complementary therapies: Neuro-Integration, Mandala Assessment and Research Instrument (MARI), Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy (QHHT).

HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 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!

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING ALEXANDRIA PEDERSON, CERTIFIED LIFE MASTERY COACH Seeing clients in person at Bioenergetic Chiropractic 331 King George Street Suite B, Roanoke, VA 24016 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 17.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS – HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS KATHERINE REINHOLTZ, N.D. 200 Professional Park Dr. #3, Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-230-6758 DrKatherineND@gmail.com KatherineReinholtzND.com Conventional allopathic medical care is blended with the wisdom of holistic medicine to give you the best possible health care. Specializing in holistic approaches to chronic health concerns. See ad, page 25.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS – PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 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 25.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPAS AND SALONS ALL ABOUT YOU SALON 1630 Braeburn Dr., 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 17.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS – WELLNESS CENTERS LIFE IN BALANCE COUNSELING AND WELLNESS CENTER 125 Akers Farm Rd., Ste. D, Christiansburg, VA 24073 540-381-6215 LifeInBalanceCenter.com The Life in Balance team of therapists offers psychotherapy, equine-assisted psychotherapy, massage therapy, Reiki, yoga classes, creative movement and relaxation classes, meditation, workshops, classes and group therapy. See ad, page 23.

HOME – CLEANING SUPPLIES H2O AT HOME Jean Cox, Founding Director 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 22.

PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION KEYQUEST, LLC. Ellen Jones-Walker 540-651-2727 KeyQuest.us.com Highly experiential small-group workshops using powerful HemiSync® audio guidance technology for self-discovery and personal transformation: Monroe Institute consciousness exploration workshops, calming mind and body, awakening to inner states, slowing the aging process, healing yourself, improving sleep, and more.

CLEAN VALLEY COUNCIL 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.

RETAIL - NONPROFIT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEYS 2502 Melrose Ave., Ste. A, Roanoke, VA 24017 540-581-0620 GoodwillValleys.com 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 24.

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES RIDE SOLUTIONS 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.

WATER CONSERVATTION AND FILTRATION - ALKALINE WATER HEALTHY WATER FOR ME 540-230-7459 or 540-789-7808 HealthyWaterForMe@hotmail.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 14.

RECYCLING BOOKBAG SANTA 540-342-2083 BookbagSanta@verizon.net BookBagSanta.com 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.

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