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Kermit the Frog was right when he said, “It’s not easy being green.” I think of his wise words when making trips in and out of the garage to recycle, when trying to repurpose household items (many “Pinterest Fails” with that one still!) and even when I’m standing in a store looking at the numerous laundry and cleaning products. I hope my choices will be gentle on both my kids’ skin and our water system, just like the product label promises. As we become more conscious of everyday lifestyle choices that affect our environment, it becomes harder to make the “easiest” decisions. Yet, there are so many easy things we can do that will directly benefit our health in both our personal home as well as in our global home. In last April’s “Green Living” issue, I wrote about implementing one new green living concept into your daily life, much like a New Year’s resolution. During the month of April, I encourage you to share your eco implementations on our Facebook page (Facebook.com/NaturalAwakeningsCentralOhio). For example, this year I installed an EcoWasher (see page 18) as a way to eliminate using laundry detergents in 2014. I also canned tomatoes. Help us to inspire the entire NA Central Ohio community! Tell us what has worked—any change, big or small. Happy Earth Day!

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The old saying goes, “Home is where the heart is.” It could also say, “Home is where your health is.” Given the amount of time we spend at home, it is important that we take into consideration the amount of toxins present in our self-contained environment, be it through the food we eat in the kitchen, the cleaning supplies we use in the bathroom, or the laundry room where we wash the clothes we wear…that we take into consideration the amount of toxins that are present in our self-contained environment. This month we look at ways to “green” up our living space. We can do so by incorporating awareness of which products contain substances that negatively affect our bodies, and through replacing those with products that are less harmful to our bodies and our environment. One of the best ways to improve the health of our planet is to lower the amount of pollutants and trash we generate. “Rumpke Recycling” (see page 16) profiles the efforts of a homegrown company to serve that end throughout Ohio and the surrounding region. Columbus mayor Michael B. Coleman recently spoke in his 2014 State of the City Address about the success of the residential curbside recycling program begun two years ago, and how, because of its success, it is currently being expanded to over 16,000 apartments and condominiums throughout the city. Whether it is our own home or our collective home of this earth, let us remain vigilant in our efforts to beautify and detoxify our space.

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newsbriefs Reiki Instructors Unite to Offer Combined Services

inding Path Cottage, a wholeness center located in Clintonville, will offer two new programs from April through July. Bob Jansen, BA, Hatha Flow yoga instructor, and Elizabeth Buchal-Condon, BA, Spiritual Coach provide these shared efforts. Both teachers are also certified Karuna Reiki™ Masters and Shamanic Practitioners. Reiki Duet Sessions are conducted simultaneously by both healers; they last anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes and incorporate deep relaxation techniques to promote the release of stagnant energies in the body. Healing Journey is a three-hour experience that begins with an in-depth conversation to explore the specific needs of the individual. Once the goals are established, Jansen and Buchal-Condon fuse a Reiki treatment with the application of a Shamanic Journey, or Soul Retrieval, to aid with unresolved spiritual issues. Winding Path Cottage also offers spiritual coaching, yoga and animal Reiki services.

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Yoga Studio Expands Studio Space and Class Offerings

s part of her ongoing efforts to make yoga accessible to all in the community, Jennifer Gleichauf has recently increased the size of her Dublin yoga facility, Nurture Yoga, through the addition of a secondary classroom. “By doubling our studio space we can offer more classes at peak times, giving students more options when choosing what class is right for them,” explains Gleichauf. Nurture Yoga offers personalized classes for all ages and levels of yoga experience, from preschool to chair yoga, and from gentle/beginner to Vinyasa. Newly added expansion classes include Lunch Time Yoga, Urban Zen (UZITTM) and iRestTM Integrative Therapies, Restorative and Prenatal Yoga. Location: 6017 Post Rd. For more information, call 614975-0353 or visit Nurture-Yoga.com. natural awakenings

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National Health Care Conference Comes to Cleveland

leanMed is an annual gathering of health care providers, researchers, vendors, and facility designers who are dedicated to fostering environmental sustainability within the health care industry. Each year the event rotates settings, with recent conferences in Boston, Denver, Phoenix, Baltimore and Chicago. The 2014 gathering will be held at the Global Center for Health Innovation, a LEED-certified facility in downtown Cleveland. The conference is co-presented by a Virginia-based nonprofit membership organization called Practice Greenhealth. Practice Greenhealth is dedicated to the development of organizational practices to put the global environment first. The conference is also presented by an international coalition of groups and individuals collectively organized as Health Care Without Harm. Location: 1 St. Clair Ave. NE. For more information, visit CleanMed. org. Also visit PracticeGreenhealth. org and NoHarm.org.

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Conference for Caregivers Celebrates its Second Year

hose who are responsible for the primary care of others will often neglect their own care. This was the premise undertaken at the initial Nurture Your Soul™ Caregivers Conference, a project created to raise awareness concerning the lack of self-care for those that look after children, the elderly, or sick and disabled individuals. Caregivers experience ongoing stress, and often have feelings of guilt when considering their own needs. To provide solutions to these problems, the conference has chosen topics to address common issues, including Self-Care, Estate Planning, Mediation, Medicare and Caregiver Support. The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 12 at the Wesley Ridge Retirement Community, an assisted living facility in Reynoldsburg. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Nursing professionals who attend the conference will earn four contact hours towards a Continuing Education Unit (CEU). Cost: Professionals - $49, Public admission - $29. Location: 2225 Taylor Park Dr. For more information, call 614-476-8680 or email Info@NurtureYourSoulCaregiversConference.com. Also visit NurtureYourSoulCaregiversConference.com.

Natural Deli in Granville Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

am Dodge opened Alfie’s Wholesome Food in April 2013 with the mission of providing fresh, wholesome, locally sourced ingredients to residents of the region. His shop’s first birthday party will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 10, celebrating with multiple businesses on the block promenade, and including the grand opening of Wisp Knitting Shop. Attendees can take a tour of the adjacent Robbins Hunter Museum, and the nearby Granville Public Library will offer crafts and stories for children. Music, wine and food will be available. Location: 221 E. Broadway. For more information, call 740-321-1111 or email emailalfies@gmail.com. Also visit Facebook.com/AlfiesWholesomeFood.

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Ohio Wildlife Center by Felicia Brower

hio Wildlife Center (OWC) is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization that has helped thousands of injured animals get well. Every year, OWC provides veterinary care to almost 5,000 injured, orphaned and sick wild animals. There are three main divisions of OWC: a wildlife hospital in Columbus, a nature education center in Powell and a wildlife removal business that operates in Central Ohio. At the wildlife hospital in Columbus, sick and injured animals are admitted and nursed back to health. After admitting an animal, volunteers and veterinarians work to rehabilitate that animal so it can be released when it is able to survive on its own. Volunteers primarily drive the organization, so any animals in need must be brought directly to the shelter for treatment. In 2013 alone, OWC wildlife hospital admitted 4,791 injured, orphaned and ill animals for treatment. They were then able to release 40 percent of those animals back into the wild. Another division of OWC is their

nature education center, featuring educational programs about Ohio wildlife. Situated on a 20-acre wooded lot in Powell, the center is open to the public on the second Sunday of each month from February to November. During this time, visitors can see the animals and participate in crafts and activities that educate about wildlife. The education center in Powell is home to over 50 wild animal ambassadors. “These are animals that were brought to the hospital and rehabilitated, but they aren’t able to be released back into the wild,” explains Angela Latham, Community Engagement Coordinator at OWC. “One of our barn owls has eye problems from

what we think was a car strike. She was only able to recover 30 percent of her vision, but she needs at least 50 percent to be released.” Animals with similar stories are used for outreach education purposes at schools and other community programs. OWC offers day camps, summer camps and events for children ages 4 through 16. Children get the opportunity to see a working wildlife center in action and receive hands-on lessons about Ohio’s native wildlife. Adult groups interested in learning about wildlife are also welcome to make an appointment to tour the facility and to meet the animal ambassadors. The income-generating division of OWC is a wildlife removal program. Central Ohio residents dealing with wildlife living in, around or under their homes or businesses can contact SCRAM! Wildlife Control (formerly known as Humane Wildlife Solutions) for a natural, humane and permanent solution to wildlife and human conflicts. “We’re dedicated to non-lethal solutions when providing solutions from human and wildlife conflicts,” says Latham. “SCRAM! Wildlife Control will find the point of entry for any animal and install oneway doors so that the animal can get out but can’t get back in. They’ll also check for other points of entry and educate the homeowner on ways to keep animals out in the future.” This year marks the 30th anniversary of OWC. On May 13, they will host “WildNite for Wildlife 2014”, an annual spring celebration and fundraising gala to celebrate 30 years of wildlife assistance services in Central Ohio. To purchase tickets, or for more information about the event, contact Karen Benningfield at 614-734-9453 or kbenningfield@ohiowildlifecenter.org. Locations: OWC Wildlife Hospital, 2661 Billingsley Rd., Columbus. Nature Education Center/SCRAM!, 6131 Cook Rd., Powell. For more information, visit OhioWildlifeCenter.org or ScramWildlife.org. Felicia Brower is a freelance writer based in Columbus. Connect at FeliciaBrower.com or email fmbrower@ gmail.com.

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Ventilation and Cleaning Hinder Indoor Pollutants

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roperly ventilating and frequently cleaning our homes and offices are both important to our health, concludes a new European study published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Researchers analyzed bacterial and fungal counts and suspended particulate matter in indoor air samples of 40 homes and offices. They determined that 45 percent had indoor pollution levels greater than that recommended by the current European Concerted Action Report on air quality standards. An analysis of a Canadian government Health Measures Survey discovered 47 different indoor volatile organic compounds (VOC) among more than half of the 3,857 households surveyed throughout Canada. Most of the VOCs identified there have also been present in separate European and U.S. studies. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs are carbon chemical compounds that can evaporate under normal indoor atmospheric conditions. The concern with indoor VOCs is their potential to react with indoor ozone to produce harmful byproducts that may be associated with adverse health effects in sensitive populations. Benzene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and xylene top the list of common VOCs inside U.S. households, according to an EPA report. Typical sources comprise common household chemicals, furnishings and décor, as well as indoor activities such as unventilated cooking, heating and smoking.

or centuries, aromatherapy using orange oil has been heralded in traditional herbalism for its ability to alleviate anxiety. Research published in the journal Advanced Biomedical Research now finds that aromatherapy using the same ingredient can significantly reduce a child’s anxiety at the dentist’s office. The study, conducted at Iran’s Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and published in the peer-reviewed journal Advanced Biomedical Research, tested 10 boys and 20 girls between 6 and 9 years old. In this crossover design study, participants were assigned randomly into two groups. Half the children were treated with water instead of any essential oil (control) initially and received orange aroma in the second session (intervention). Another 15 children received treatment under orange aroma in the first encounter (intervention) and were treated without any aroma the second time (control). When the children were given orange oil aromatherapy, they experienced significantly reduced heart rates and lower salivary cortisol levels compared with those not receiving it. The results corroborate findings from a 2000 study from the University of Vienna, in Austria, published in Physiology and Behavior.

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Olive Leaf Outperforms Diabetes Drug

live leaf may provide nature’s answer to diabetes treatment. A recent study from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, suggests that olive leaf extract can help reduce insulin resistance and increase insulin production by beta cells in the pancreas. The researchers tested 46 middle-aged, obese adults at risk for developing metabolic syndrome-related Type 2 diabetes. In the double-blind, placebocontrolled study, olive leaf extract outperformed the diabetes drug metformin and “significantly improved insulin sensitivity and pancreatic beta-cell secretory capacity,” according to the researchers. Insulin helps escort glucose into the body’s cells.

Supplements Could Save $70 Billion in Medical Costs

n a Frost & Sullivan study report authored by Christopher Shanahan and Robert de Lorimier, Ph.D., the use of dietary supplements, including B vitamins, phytosterols and dietary fiber, could reduce the cost of treating coronary artery disease in the U.S. by nearly $50 billion over the next seven years. In addition, healthcare costs related to diabetes, vision problems and osteoporosis could be reduced by nearly $20 billion collectively with the use of certain supplements. The projections were based on cost-benefit analysis comparing a series of scenarios to assess the effect on overall disease management costs if an identified high-risk population were to avoid costly medical events by increasing their intake of dietary supplements purchased out-of-pocket versus no supplement usage. “The healthcare system spends a tremendous amount of money treating chronic disease, but has failed to focus on ways to reduce those costs through prevention,” says Steve Mister, president of the Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 3 percent of U.S. healthcare costs are spent on the prevention of chronic diseases.

Chewing Peppercorns Can Stop A Runny Nose

atarrh is the term used to describe the overproduction of phlegm by the mucous membranes of the air passages to the lungs, larynx, nose and sinuses. Inflammation of the membranes from triggers such as colds, flu, smoking, dust or chronic sinusitis can lead to excess mucus. Overproduction of phlegm can also be a symptom of general toxicity and is the body’s attempt to rid itself of toxins that are not being adequately dealt with by the liver, kidneys, bowels and skin. Over-consumption of sugar and too many refined carbohydrates may also be the culprit. According to traditional folk remedies, chewing a few peppercorns, one by one, and sipping warm water can successfully stop catarrh. Drinking ginger or sage tea will also bring relief. For those prone to catarrh, cut down on dairy products, which may aggravate the condition. Severe symptoms should be referred to a physician. For more information locally, contact Trudy Pieper, ND, at 740-616-9949 or visit PhoenixWellness4U.com. See ad, page 46.

Air Conditioning Cleans Up Indoor Air

ir conditioning does more than keep us cool. A study of 300 adults and homes concludes that central air conditioning removes significant levels of volatile organic compounds and pollution particulates from indoor air. The research, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, finds that using air conditioning with windows closed reduced indoor air pollution the most. One caveat, however, is that the research was conducted in Taipei, China—notable for its extreme outdoor pollution. Another recent study published in Environmental Science confirms the general premise. A research team in Zhejiang, China, found that air conditioning reduced the presence of potent atmospheric pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAC) by 23 percent. PACs contain compounds that are carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic (damaging to fetuses). natural awakenings

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omatoes are widely known for their outstanding antioxidant content, anti-inflammatory and cancerfighting properties, plus benefits to heart health. Now, research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center, at Tufts University, in Boston, Massachusetts, has found that consuming tomatoes—particularly their lycopene content—can also help prevent and even treat both liver disease and cancer of the liver. The researchers combed through 241 studies and scientific papers to connect the dots. They report that lycopene up regulates the sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) protein, meaning it increases the number of receptors on cell surfaces, thereby increasing cellular response to it. SIRT1 activation is recognized to protect against obesity-induced inflammation and degeneration of the liver, explain the study’s authors. Lycopene was found to protect against fatty liver disease, liver fibrosis and the formation of cancer in the liver and lungs. Multiple studies have shown cooked tomatoes and tomato sauce offer increased bioavailability of healthful lycopene.

A new publication, Trade and Environment Review: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development, declares that transformative changes are needed in current food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, support small-scale farmers and create strong local food systems. Key indicators of needed transformation in agriculture include increased soil carbon content and better integration between crop and livestock production; more incorporation of agroforestry and wild vegetation; reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of livestock production; reduction of GHG through sustainable peatland, forest and grassland management; optimization of organic and inorganic fertilizer use; reduction of waste throughout the food chains; changing dietary patterns toward climate-friendly food consumption; and reform of the international trade regime for food and agriculture. The report includes contributions from more than 60 international experts, including a commentary from the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy. Source: iatp.org

Pick-Me-Up Books

Mailbox Libraries Gain Worldwide Alice Mills smiles as she looks at the box that sits on her lawn in Hutchinson, Kansas, an act of kindness for neighbors and the community. Inside the box is a miniature library. Books sit on two shelves; the bottom with short stories for children and the top with novels for adults. After her children grew up and moved away from home, they took the books they wanted with them. The rest sat on a bookshelf collecting dust. “If they’re here, they’re not being read,” Mills says. The concept for the Little Free Library began in 2009 to promote literacy and the love of reading, as well as to build a sense of community, according to LittleFreeLibrary.org. They are now popping up around the world in the United States, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, Spain, Turkey and the Congo. A recent Pew Internet & American Life Project survey shows that Americans strongly value the role of public libraries in their communities, both for providing access to materials and resources and for promoting literacy and improving the overall quality of life. More than half used a public library in a one-year period, and 72 percent say they live in a “library household”. Most Americans say they have only had positive experiences at public libraries and value a range of library resources and services. National Library Week begins April 13. Contributing source: HutchNews.com

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Trees are Trying Forests Have Limited Powers to Save Us

Forests have a finite capacity to soak up atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to a recent study from Northern Arizona University. Results published in the online journal New Phytologist illustrate how today’s rising atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) might alter the carbon and nitrogen content of ecosystems. In contrast to expectations, research over an 11-year period showed that ecosystem carbon uptake was not significantly increased by high CO2. While plants did contain more carbon in the presence of higher CO2 levels, the soil lost carbon content due to microbial decomposition. These factors essentially canceled each other out, signifying that nature cannot entirely self-correct against climate change.

Marine Maneuvers Harnessing the Ocean’s Power Potential

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $16 million on 17 tidal and wave projects to sustainably and efficiently capture energy from waves, tides and currents. The projects will also help gather crucial data on how these devices interact with the surrounding environment. The DOE will also spend $13.5 million on eight projects to help U.S. companies build durable, efficient wave and tidal devices that reduce overall costs and maximize the amount of energy captured. Specifically, the projects will focus on developing new components and software that predicts ocean conditions and adjusts device settings accordingly to optimize power production.

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Cheaper Solar Panels Spur Job Growth Solar industry jobs are up nearly 20 percent in the 14 months through November 2013 as cheaper panels and rising electricity rates spurred people to turn to solar, according to a report by the nonprofit Solar Foundation research group. At latest count, solar companies employ nearly 143,000 solar workers, up more than 23,000 from September 2012—a job growth rate that’s 10 times faster than the national average and is helping local economies, according to the foundation. The industry is expected to create 22,000 new jobs in 2014, although at a slower pace than 2013. Cuts of 8,500 positions are projected in the sector that generates electricity from fossil fuels. Solar firms surveyed in the report said that more than 50 percent of their business and homeowner customers turned to solar to save money, while nearly 23 percent said they invested in panels because costs are now comparable with utility rates. The report noted that the cost of solar equipment has fallen about 50 percent since the beginning of 2010, motivating more people to go green.

GMO Go-Ahead

Feds Give Dangerous Green Light The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a draft statement essentially giving the green light to the marketing, sale and planting of Dow Chemical’s genetically modified (GM, GMO, GE) corn and soybeans resistant to 2,4-D, which will trigger a huge increase in the use of the toxic herbicide. The determination under the Plant Pest Act comes despite intense opposition over the past two years from farmers, more than 400,000 other individuals and some 150 farm, fishery, public health, consumer and environmental groups and private businesses. Meanwhile, the Grocery Manufacturers Association has issued talking points against GMO labeling laws for food industry lobbyists that claim the laws are unconstitutional, violating the First Amendment, although other legal experts say the assertion is baseless. Take action at Tinyurl.com/PushToLabelGMO. Learn more at OrganicConsumers.org.

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ushrooms have played a remarkable role in human history. Egyptian hieroglyphics dating back 4,500 years linked mushrooms to immortality. The famous 5,300-year-old “iceman” found frozen in 1991 in the Tyrolean Alps carried a sachet containing the mushroom species Piptoporus betulinus—the birch polypore. Greek writings of Hippocrates, Pliny, Dioscorides, Galen and others regarded the mushroom Fomitopsis officinalis (agarikon) as a panacea. While enthusiasm later waned in Europe, with John Farley characterizing mushrooms in his 1784 book, The London Art of Cookery, as “treacherous gratifications,” Native American Indians used varieties such as puffballs (Calvatia and Lycoperdon species) for rheumatism, congested organs and other diseased conditions. Yet, modern-day culinary connoisseurs owe the recent surge in interest in fungal delicacies more to Japanese and Chinese traditions, which have consistently advanced mushrooms’ nutritional and medicinal uses. Ancient Chinese medical texts, including the Hanshu (82 CE) even refer to the famed reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) as the “mushroom of immortality”. Today, fungi cuisine in the West is typically limited to Agaracus bisporus—the relatively mild button mushroom, which matures into the acclaimed portobello. But digging deeper into available options reveals chanterelle (Cantharellus sp.), oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus), morel (Morchella sp.) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) species. These culinary mushrooms provide a virtuosity of delicate flavors harboring nutritional and medicinal benefits, according to those that study them. University of California-Berkeley

research scientist and Mycologist Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., explains that shiitake and oyster mushrooms follow the button as the most widely cultivated around the world. “They come in many colors, varieties and species and are typically the most easily digested and utilized of all mushrooms,” he notes. “Mushrooms are an amazing health food,” says Hobbs. “Most edible fungi are high in fiber, good-quality protein, key vitamins, micronutrients, phosphorous and potassium, and low in fat and calories. It’s one of nature’s perfect diet foods.” As protein powerhouses, portobello and other button mushrooms, shiitake and oyster varieties all deliver between 30 and 35 percent protein by weight. The fiber content can range from 20 grams per 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) in the case of portobello to a lofty 48 grams per 100 grams in the Phoenix oyster mushroom. Mushrooms also supply potent B vitamins. One hundred grams (about 3.5 ounces) of portobello contains more than four milligrams (mg) of riboflavin (B2), 69 mg niacin (B3) and 12 mg pantothenic acid (B5). Shiitake’s comparable numbers are three, 106 and 17 while pink oyster delivers 2.45, 66 and 33 mg of the three nutrients. Thus, they deliver significantly more than recommended daily allowances (RDA)—for example, niacin’s adult RDA ranges from 14 to 16 mg and riboflavin’s is just 1.1 to 1.3 mg. Mushrooms also present one of the few food sources of vitamin D—primarily D2—but some also contain small amounts of vitamin D3, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture research. Also, their D2 levels spike dramatically when sun-dried spore-side-up, confirmed in research by internationally recognized Mycologist Paul Stamets. Mushrooms contain important minerals, too. Portobello contains 4,500 mg, oyster 4,500 mg and shiitake 2,700 mg of potassium per 100 grams, all with low sodium levels. Plus, they deliver usable amounts of copper, zinc and selenium. Beyond the nutrient numbers lies mushrooms’ bonus round: They contain special complex polysaccharides—long-chain molecules within cell walls—that have been the subject of intense research at leading institutions around the world, including Harvard, Yale and the University of California. Mushrooms’ (1-3)-beta-glucan complexes have been shown to inhibit many cancers and suggest potential solutions for diabetes, heart disease and immune-related conditions. Stamets explains that mushrooms also contain sterols, shown to benefit cardiovascular health. “Shiitake and other mushrooms like reishi have cholesterol-normalizing effects,” adds Hobbs. Can we take these benefits back to the kitchen? “Most mushrooms have to be cooked to release their health-giving benefits,” explains Hobbs. Stamets concurs: “Cooking liberates mushroom nutrients from their matrix of cells. They are tenderized upon heating, making their nutrients bioavailable for digestion.” Thankfully, finding these tasty superfood delicacies has become easier as entrepreneurial fresh-mushroom growers have emerged throughout the United States in recent years.

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Mushroom Pâté by Andrew Lenzer Present a perfect appetizer for dinner with friends. The savory quality of mushrooms—what the Japanese call umami—make them a welcome alternative to meat-based pâtés. Approx 4 cups whole fresh shiitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) Approx 4 cups whole fresh maitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) 12 oz cream cheese or rice-based cream cheese substitute 2 cloves garlic 2 cups dry roasted hazelnuts 2 sprigs parsley Soy sauce Olive oil Sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste Finely chop the hazelnuts in a food processor and set aside. Coarsely chop the shiitake (including the stems) and maitake mushrooms in a food processor. Coat the surface of a wok in olive oil and sauté mushrooms in 1-cup batches over medium-high-to-high heat, adding soy sauce as needed to keep the mixture from burning, for approximately 10 minutes per batch. Add a touch of sesame oil just before removing each batch. Place hazelnuts, mushrooms, cream cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in the food processor and blend until smooth but still slightly grainy. Add parsley and blend until parsley is finely chopped and evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Serve with crackers or fresh crusty bread. Recipe courtesy of employees of Fungi Perfecti, LLC; photo courtesy of Paul Stamets.

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Ancient Practice Builds Strength, Vitality and Balance by Meredith Montgomery

A proven practice for supporting health and self-healing, qigong has been used in China for millennia to maintain and improve physical, mental and emotional well-being.

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i” (pronounced chee) refers to the life force or vital energy present in all things throughout the universe while “gong” means dedicated effort or steady practice of a skill. Qigong is the art of working intensely with this energy, cultivating life force.

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Acupuncture physician and qigong instructor Walter Hayley, in Bonita Springs, Florida, became passionate about qigong while working as a stockbroker in need of stress relief. He compares qigong’s movement of energy in the body to water running through a hose: “Qi is concentrated in

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channels throughout the body. Think of the qi as water and those channels as a garden hose branching out to every aspect of the individual. Stress, whether physical or emotional, can kink the hose. Qigong helps get the kinks out,” he explains. “It relaxes the body, letting energy flow more efficiently, allowing the body to heal itself.” Qigong styles vary, but Hayley remarks that most involve slow movement, focused awareness and special breathing techniques. Many describe the practice as a moving meditation. Qigong teacher Judith Forsyth, in Mobile, Alabama, says, “It’s often described as the mother of tai chi. When the quiet, internal energy art of qigong mixed with the powerful external martial arts, it developed into tai chi.” She emphasizes that the focus of qigong is less on its physical mechanics and more on understanding how the vital force moves through the body and can be used to enhance health and longevity. Inside the body, there’s an integrated network of subtle energy centers that international Qigong Master Robert Peng believes are connected to the capacity for genuine happiness. The goal is to awaken and pack these centers with qi. “By repeating slow, gentle movements over and over, you can develop the body’s capacity to draw qi from the universe. It can be stored in these centers and later channeled back through the body to empower your daily activities,” explains

Peng, author of The Master Key: The Qigong Secret for Vitality, Love, and Wisdom. He focuses on three of the body’s big energy portals: the “third eye”, located between the eyebrows; the “heart center”, at the center of the chest on the sternum and the “sea of qi”, just below the navel. The idea is that when energy is accessed in these three centers, specific spiritual qualities are accessed: wisdom, love and vitality (respectively). Harmonizing all three is ideal. Peng advises that when these essential elements are woven together in balance, dynamic happiness is possible. “You begin to project more wisdom, love, vitality, inspiration and peacefulness. Conversations flow more smoothly. Your life becomes more productive, meaningful and serene,” he says. “Whatever the challenges encountered, you’ll be better equipped to deal with them, while remaining inwardly content.” Forsyth was first guided to qigong when the prescribed rest, drugs, exercise and physical therapy following an accident left her with lingering neck and back problems. She recalls, “After eight weeks of practice, I experienced significant physical improvement, not only where I had considerable pain, but in my overall energy level, ability to sleep and the condition of my skin and hair. The peace and harmonizing meditation benefits of qigong were

also affecting me positively in other ways. I became less worried, less of a perfectionist, less stressed out and began to experience more joyfulness.” While all styles benefit overall health, specific qigong exercises may be prescribed for specialized needs, from athletic conditioning to management of chronic conditions such as arthritis, hypertension or cancer. The gentle movements can be performed by almost anyone at any age and ability level, even those confined to a chair or bed. “Qigong speaks to the body and the body then addresses the condition,” Hayley remarks. The experts advise that qigong is best practiced every day, even if for just five minutes. “A group class offers a synergy that a home practice lacks, but the more important practice is at home,” observes Hayley. Some personal instruction is ideal so the practitioner receives feedback, but books and videos make qigong accessible to everyone, everywhere. Hayley reminds newbies, “Just be patient. If one form doesn’t suit you, remember there are thousands of different forms to try.” Peng’s advice to beginners is, “Be happy! Think of the exercise as lighthearted play and remember to smile as you move.” Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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RUMPKE RECYCLING Recycle More, Trash Less by Felicia Brower

ne of the easiest ways to reduce landfill waste is to recycle. Rumpke is a familyowned company providing recycling services to Ohio residents since 1989. In 1992, the owners built a material recovery facility (MRF) in Columbus, which has grown to be one of their busiest recycling centers. The singlestream recycling method makes it even easier to recycle by allowing residents to combine all of their re-

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them to process more materials than they could before, but the increase in intake materials also resulted from the introduction of a citywide recycling program started by the City of Columbus plus an increase in public drop-off programs. The recycling process at Rumpke relies on advanced recycling technology and the diligence of dedicated employees. When recycled materials first enter the facility, they are unloaded into a drum feeder to loosen up the recyclables and prepare them for sorting. Materials then travel on a conveyor belt to employees who remove unacceptable materials by hand before the materials are separated by size via spinning disks which let smaller items fall through the bottom while keeping the paper materials moving across the top and farther down the line. The remaining materials pass through a series of optical scanners to identify products by type using infrared light and then separate them using a blast of air. A flat fraction separator uses industrial-strength fans to remove small bits of paper from the conveyor belt, and overhead electromagnets help remove steel cans from the belt. After a final check by employees for any remaining unacceptable items that made it through the process, the sorted items are packed into bales and shipped out to a buyer. Any glass material is shipped to Rumpke’s Regional Glass Processing Facility in Dayton. This complicated process happens very quickly, and materials are typically shipped out the same day they arrive at the facility. Making sure that the system is running efficiently is one of the challenges faced by

employees and one that residents who recycle can help with. Making sure that only acceptable items are sent to the facility is an essential step. “It’s important to remember that the acceptable items list covers many common household items that any individual would generate on a regular basis,” says Kissel. Even with the wide variety of items on the acceptable list, 5-10 percent of the items Rumpke receives cannot be recycled. Rumpke collects materials from curbside programs and from larger collection bins as well. The Rumpke truck drivers are trained to recognize unacceptable items and to remove them, which helps reduce the amount of non-recyclable material that finds its way to the Columbus MRF. The public drop-off locations are not monitored, so more unacceptable materials are found there. “Plastic bags are a problem for recycling facilities across the country. The bags get wrapped around the spinning discs and rotating conveyor belts and can jam up the entire process. Eventually it can cause us to completely shut down the plant,” says Kissell. Other common unaccept-

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James Balog’s Chasing Ice Spotlights Disappearing Glaciers by Christine MacDonald

ational Geographic photographer James Balog says he was skeptical about climate change until he saw it happening firsthand. Watching once-towering glaciers falling into the sea inspired his most challenging assignment in a storied 30year career—finding a way to photograph climate change. In exploring Balog’s Extreme Ice Survey, a breathtaking photographic record of vanishing glaciers, and his award-winning documentary, Chasing Ice, Natural Awakenings asked about the challenges he faced to bring this dramatic evidence of climate change to a world audience.

How did seeing glaciers shrink “before your eyes” move you to endure sometimes life-threatening conditions to get these images on record? I fell in love with ice decades ago as a young mountaineer and scientist. I loved to get up before dawn and hike out on a glacier in Mount Rainier or one in the Alps, watch the light come up and hear the crunch of the frozen ice underfoot. On a trip to Iceland early in the project, I was looking at these little 20

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diamonds of ice that were left behind on the beach after the glaciers broke up. The surf had polished them into incredible shapes and textures. Walking the beach, you’d realize each one was a unique natural sculpture that existed only for that moment before the return of high tide stole it away. Nobody would ever see it again. That was an amazing aesthetic and metaphysical experience. I realized that I wanted people to share this experience, to see the glaciers disappearing. This visual manifestation and evidence of climate change is here, happening right before our eyes. It is undeniable.

Why do these photos and videos help us grasp the scale of Planet Earth’s climate changes already underway? When people encounter Extreme Ice Survey images, their response is typically immediate and dramatic. It is the first step toward caring about a distant landscape most will never experience in person, enabling them to connect the dots between what happens far away and the rising sea levels, extreme weather events and other

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climate-related issues closer to home.

What can an everyday person do to help underscore the global scientific consensus and urgency of addressing global warming? Lobbyists and pundits seek confusion and controversy, because ignorance seeks to hide within a noise cloud of false information. As long as the public thinks climate change isn’t real or that science is still debating it, fossil fuel industries protect their profits. Without social clarity, the political leaders financially beholden to fossil fuel industries have no motivation to act. Market signals don’t help us make correct decisions when the military, health and environmental costs of fossil fuels that spread throughout the economic system don’t show up in today’s gasoline prices and electricity bills. Science and art seek clarity and vision. Clear perception is the key to changing the impact we’re having on our home planet. With social clarity, the policy, economic and technological solutions to wise energy use and countering climate change can be widely implemented. The path forward is being traveled by individuals committed to improving their own lives and communities; by school children who can’t stand the inaction of their elders; by innovative entrepreneurs and corpo-

rations eager to make or save money; by military generals seeking to protect their country and their soldiers; and by political leaders of courage and vision. We are all complicit with action or skeptical inaction; we can all participate in solutions to climate change.

What’s next on the horizon for you? We will continue to keep the Extreme Ice Survey cameras alive. This project doesn’t end just because the film came out. We plan to keep observing the world indefinitely. We’ll install more cameras in Antarctica; funding permitting, we also hope to expand into South America. I intend to continue looking at human-caused changes in the natural world, which is what I’ve been photographing for 30 years. I’m developing a couple of other big ideas for conveying innovative, artistic and compelling interpretations of the world as it’s changing around us. I will continue doing self-directed educational projects through our new nonprofit, Earth Vision Trust. Overall, I feel a great obligation to preserve a pictorial memory of vanishing landscapes for the people of the future. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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t seems dogs travel just about everywhere with their humans these days. They’re spotted at home improvement stores, happy hours, drivethrough restaurants and workplaces, in addition to their usual hangouts. To get Sparky invited into even more people places, he must have good manners. “Just like with kids, not every venue is appropriate for dogs,” advises Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver, Colorado. “Some dogs are more introverted and want a quiet spot to relax. Others love a party. Know your dog and socialize him accordingly; never force him into an uncomfortable situation.” Instead, help him acclimate to new locales gradually, from a distance; stop when he shows signs of stress. A yawn, averted eyes, hiding behind his owner or nervous pacing are clues that a four-legged pal has had enough. “Good manners at home might not translate to public manners,” Proctor notes. “Take practice runs to see how your dog handles distractions.” Day care or play dates with other dogs help hone canine social skills,

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Amy Burkert, the on-the-road owner of GoPetFriendly.com, says, “After a long day at the office or a ‘ruff’ week at work, it’s nice to include your dog when eating out. Pet-friendly restaurants with outdoor seating areas where the dog can join you are becoming more common, but always ask first. “Dogs in dining areas should lie quietly under your table or by your chair,” she continues. “This is not the time to socialize. Diners may find it unappealing to be approached by your dog while they’re eating. Choose a table where your dog can be out of the way of customers and the wait staff.” It will take practice. “If he acts up, apologize, leave and know that you’ll do better next time,” says Burkert. A good process for teaching good restaurant manners begins with sitting quietly with the dog when there are few people around, and then moving

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on. The next time, order an appetizer. Increase the amount of time the pet is expected to wait quietly, as well as the number of distractions.

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Christina Mendel, an international business coach with offices in Germany and Italy, adds that dogs need a safe and secure retreat from excessive activity. Her Chihuahua mix, Balu, is small enough to fit into a carry bag. He can take a nap, people watch or have a snack without fear of human interference. “The carry bag helps when I take clients to dinner, drive or fly to onsite appointments,” she says. “Many of my clients are dog owners, so we bond because he’s well behaved and knows tricks.” Flying presents its own challenges because airlines limit the number of pets on each flight. Check the company’s rules for pet size, weight and type of crate required. Dogs ride as cargo unless they are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat. Other passengers might be fearful or allergic, so respect their boundaries. In the car, a dog needs to be calm and wear a special seat belt, be crated or otherwise restrained to keep him safe, not distract the driver and prevent lunging out the window.

At Work

Dogs may be welcome in the workplace. Alexandra Blackstone, design director for Killer Infographics, in Seattle, Washington, takes her corgi puppy, Buster, to the office. “He was

good when he was the only dog at work,” explains Blackstone. “When an older dog and another puppy were there, he barked and tried to herd them.” He didn’t read other dogs well, so to further Buster’s dog-to-dog communication skills, Blackstone enrolled him in doggie day care twice a week. She advises first introducing dogs outside of the office setting. “Communicate with coworkers as to what your dog is working on, so everyone is consistent in their behavior toward him,” Blackstone advises. “Be clear how to correct any inappropriate behavior if someone else shares responsibility for walking him.” She reports that with positive training techniques, Buster is learning to respond well and now splits his time between day care and the office. “It’s your responsibility to make taking the dog along a good experience for all,” counsels Proctor. “That includes using a leash and always picking up after him, every time.”

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SAVE MONEY AND THE PLANET No Need to Break the Bank to Buy Green by Crissy Trask

very pivotal life decision, from choosing where we live to eating healthier, can support our best interests environmentally, as well. The good news is that it is possible to afford a sustainable way of life. Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food—generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family— often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo.

1. Buying a Home

When considering a move to a new place, we often find out how much house we can manage and then proceed to invest to the hilt. But if hitting our spending limit will leave a deficit in the amount of green and healthy home features and furnishings we can achieve, we could end up with a residence that makes neither financial 24

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nor ecological sense, and isn’t good for our health. A solution is to scale back on costly square footage. Spending 25 to 40 percent less than we think we can on a smaller home provides more possibilities when planning the renovation budget, enabling us to create a home that is more deeply satisfying. Nicole Alvarez, an architectural designer with Ellen Cassilly Architect, in Durham, North Carolina, who blogs at IntentionallySmall.com, says that if we value quality over quantity, place over space and living more intentionally in every aspect of our lives, we are ready for a small home. Occupying less space has profoundly influenced her daily life and happiness. Alvarez has found, “When space is limited, everything has a function and a purpose. Everything has to be intentional. Over time, as you grow in the home, you make small modifications to personalize it more to adjust

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n Dense neighborhoods encourage interaction and cooperation among neighbors, nurturing a cohesive community that can reward us with social connections, collective responsibility and assistance when needed. n Urban homes give vandals and thieves fewer opportunities because neighbors are close by and passersby may be more readily noticed. n Small homes can encourage disconnecting from technology and getting outside. When the TV can be heard throughout the house, parents are more likely to urge outdoor playtime for kids. n The footprint of a small dwelling uses a fraction of the buildable lot, leaving more outdoor space for planting gardens that can nourish bodies and souls. Source: GreenMatters.com

Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food—generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo. to your routine. You grow a strong bond with your home.” Securing a much smaller dwelling than what we originally had designs on can lead to a lifetime of savings. With less space to furnish, heat, cool, light, clean and maintain, we can enjoy greater financial freedom, less stress and more time for fun.

2. Deciding Where to Live Urban, suburban or rural, where we

live incurs long-term repercussions on the natural environment. Choosing an established community within or close to an urban center tends to be more protective of air, water and land quality than living in a distant, cardependent suburb, yet many families feel either drawn to or resigned to the suburbs for the lower housing prices. But as Ilana Preuss, vice president at Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth America, explains, “There is more to housing affordability than how much rent or mortgage we pay. Transportation costs are the secondbiggest budget item for most families. In locations with access to few transportation choices, the combined cost of housing and transportation can be more than 60 percent of the total household budget. For families with access to a range of transportation choices, the combined cost can be less than 40 percent.” In most suburbs, where the only practical transportation choice is a personal vehicle, dependency on a car takes a toll on us financially and physically. Driving a personal vehicle 15,000 miles a year can cost about $9,122 annually in ownership and operating expenses, according to AAA’s 2013 Your Driving Costs report, and hours spent daily sitting behind the wheel being sedentary is eroding our health. Lack of transportation options is a leading detriment to the nation’s collective wellness, according to the

federal agency Healthy People. Sustainable cities provide many transportation options, including public buses and trains, car-sharing services and all forms of ride sharing; and perhaps most importantly, they are bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Choosing communities that make it possible to reduce driving and even go car-free much of the time can save us money, reduce stress and improve our health.

3. Choosing a Car

We know two primary facts about cars: They are expensive and those with internal combustion engines pollute during operation. Still, many of us need one. Reducing the total impact and burden of owning a car can be as simple as prioritizing fuel efficiency. It helps that fuel-sippers now come in more sizes than just small, yet small subcompacts remain a good place to start our research because of their budget-friendly prices and high fuel economy. A subcompact that averages 32 miles per gallon (mpg) and has a sticker price below $15,000 can save us so much money compared with a top-selling compact SUV—upwards of $16,000 over five years, according to Edmunds. com—that if we need a larger vehicle on occasion, we can more easily afford to rent one. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), both small and midsized, can be an even better choice, averaging 41 mpg.

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Cost comparisons show that an HEV can save a heavily travelling city driver nearly $1,000 in fuel costs annually versus a comparably sized conventional gasoline-powered car. Although a 2014 midsized HEV has an average suggested retail price of $28,431, the category has been around long enough to create a market in previously owned vehicles. A used hybrid that is just two years old can cost up to 25 percent less than a new one.

4. Buying American

According to Consumer Reports, many shoppers prefer to buy products made in the USA, but with more than 60 percent of all consumer goods now produced overseas, finding American goods is not always easy. The good news is that buying American doesn’t mean only buying American made. We back the U.S. economy and jobs when we purchase used items that have been renewed or repurposed by enterprising citizens. Creative reuse supports new and existing businesses that collect, clean, sort, recondition, refurbish, remanufacture, update, refinish, reupholster, repair, tailor, distribute and sell used parts, materials and finished goods. Sarah Baird, director of outreach and communications of the Center for a New American Dream, an organization working to shift consumption away from wasteful trends, loves the history of used items. She says, “An item that has already lived one life has a story to tell, and is infinitely more interesting than anything newly manufactured.” Another reward is the big savings afforded by previously owned durable goods; not even America’s big-box discount retailers can beat these genuine bargains. Of course, not everything is available in the used marketplace, but when it makes sense, we can proudly know that our purchases support American ingenuity and workers.

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By the Numbers 1 The average dollar cost to fully The newest hybrids have been around for more than a decade, and the batteries have held up extremely well, lasting 150,000 to 200,000 miles in some cases. ~ CNN.com on the road to improved well-being for ourselves and the planet. Toxic consumer products pollute the planet, from manufacture through use and disposal. They aren’t doing us any favors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that the average human body now contains an estimated 700 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals due to exposure to toxic consumer products and industrial chemicals. After researching proper local disposal of such hazards, replace them on future shopping forays with safer choices. It’s an investment in our health that can save untold pain and money and pay off big time in avoiding health problems ranging from cancer, asthma and chronic diseases to impaired fertility, birth defects and learning disabilities according to the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition. To reduce exposure to the toxins that are commonly sprayed on conventional crops, select sustainable and organic versions of foods to prepare at home whenever possible. Such choices help keep both our bodies and the environment healthy and can be surprisingly affordable compared with eating out and consuming prepackaged convenience foods. By substituting whole foods for prepared foods, cooking more meals at home and practicing good eating habits—like eating less meat and downsizing portions—the average

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3 The factor by which occupied living space per household member has increased in the last 60 years. 8 The percentage of goods sold in the U.S. in 1960 that were foreign made. 377 The number of hours the average American needs to work each year in order to own and operate a car, equivalent to 9.4 standard work weeks. 13,000 The dollars a person requires annually to treat Type 2 diabetes, a preventable, diet-related disease. Sources: Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better, by Crissy Trask; In Defense of Food, by Michael Pollan

A recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service found that healthy foods are not any more expensive than unhealthy foods. person can enjoy high-quality food for $7 to $11 per day. This matches or falls below what the average American daily spends on food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Considering that diet-related diseases can cost afflicted families thousands of dollars a year, better food choices can make us not only healthier, but wealthier, too. Crissy Trask is the author of Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better. Connect at CrissyTrask.com.

Solar Energy Gaining Momentum in Central Ohio by Susan Post

lternative energy sources are gaining popularity across the U.S. and residential solar electric systems are a large part of that growing trend. According to Renewable Energy World, solar installations in the U.S. grew by 41 percent in 2013. Two companies in Ohio are a part of that growing change. Athens-based Third Sun Solar and a Central Ohio business, Ecohouse, specialize in residential solar electric system installations. After a long winter, it might seem like Ohio would not have enough sun to support such a system, but Ecohouse Owner, Kevin Eigel says Ohio has plenty of sun to make it work. It appears that the solar market is growing right along with solar awareness. “Solar is at or just beyond the tipping point where people now have a better understanding of what it is and what it can do,” says Gerald Kelly, Director of Communications at Third Sun Solar. Solar provides a clean source of renewable energy by converting sunlight into electricity. Vital in states with skyrocketing electric costs like California and Hawaii, solar energy has huge financial benefits. While energy costs in Ohio trend lower, it is coming at a greater expense to the environment. “In Ohio, we continue to burn coal to generate most

of our electricity,” Kelly says. Coal is inexpensive, but it burns dirty. Coal is also a limited resource, and costs will not remain low forever, so many Central Ohio residents are making the long-term investment in solar energy. “The demand for solar is increasing every year in Ohio,” Eigel says. Trends within the solar industry are making the switch more accessible to homeowners. “Systems now cost about half of what they did three or four years ago,” Kelly says. Installing a solar energy system is a long-term investment not only because a typical system lasts for 30 years after initial up-front costs. “The total cost for a residential solar electric system is typically $10,000 to $20,000,” Eigel says. The number of years needed to realize savings on electric bills and to offset initial costs varies depending on the size of the system. Kelly says a smaller, three-kilowatt system might take 12 to 13 years, while systems in the eight to nine kilowatt range takes 10 years or less to see a return on investment. Switching to solar energy does not eliminate electric bills altogether; rather, systems are still typically connected to the grid. Solar significantly reduces bill costs, however, and helps homeowners gain a degree of energy independence. Many people flip a switch and the lights come on, but they do not really think about where the energy is coming from. Kelly says installing a solar system makes homeowners much more aware of the power they are actually using, and it drives them to see just how low they can get their electric bill. When installing a system, Third Sun Solar and Ecohouse work with the business or homeowner to figure out what wattage system will best fit their needs based on how energy independent they wish to be. For example, Kelly says a six-kilowatt system might reduce an electric bill by two-thirds. As such, if a customer was paying $100, they could expect their bills to drop to around $30 per month. “Over the life of the solar system the savings would add up to over $50,000,” Eigel says. In addition to the cost savings, a homeowner receives credits for pushing power onto the grid. “Solar owners in Ohio are able to sell “Renewable Energy Credits,” which reduces the overall cost of the investment,” Eigel says. During the day, a solar system is pushing energy onto the grid, while at night it is taking it off. Solar system owners also receive a federal tax credit of 30 percent, significantly reducing the initial cost of the system. While many of the benefits seem financial in nature, solar energy is ultimately harnessing the power of a free and natural component of our everyday lives to make the environment cleaner. For more information, visit ThirdSunSolar.com and EcohouseOhio.com. Susan Post is a freelance writer and editor based in Columbus. She enjoys writing about her city and the people and places that make it special. Contact her at Susan.Post.75@ gmail.com. natural awakenings

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Good Riddance to Bad Vibes

Escaping Electromagnetic Exposure by Priscilla Goudreau-Santos

e crackle with energy. Natural electromagnetic fields within us regulate how our bodies work. Plus, we continually encounter many outside energy fields from Wi-Fi, cell phones and towers, power lines, microwave ovens, computers, TVs, security devices and radar. A growing number of experts see these surrounding frequencies as an increasing danger to our well-being. Applying modalities like acupuncture, Reiki, Touch for Health and Eden Energy Medicine can help us maintain a healthy energy balance internally. They work to harmonize the body to protect against stress, trauma and associated illness. Phyllis Traver, owner of Safe & Sound Home, in Boston, is certified by the International Institute of BuildingBiology & Ecology to detect, measure and counter in-home electromagnetic activity. “The institute usually finds that when a patient doesn’t respond to treatment by an energy healer, it’s because of the environment. I try to 28

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neutralize its effect to help the body regulate properly,” Traver says. While protection in highly occupied family areas is important, providing protection in bedrooms is especially vital, due to the amount of time we spend there for rest and restoration. Traver’s diagnoses sometimes suggest remediation measures that involve an electrician grounding currents and adding selective shielding materials to block frequencies flowing from electronic devices. “Magnetic fields from outside the house are hard to control, but 98 percent of what I find can be fixed,” she advises. When Terry Mollner, 69, was having trouble sleeping, he contacted Traver, who receives client referrals from energy healers. “The conclusions were stunning,” Mollner says. “The detector’s measurements went off the charts in the bedroom. It wasn’t the flat screen TV at the foot of my bed, but how the room’s wiring was done. The electrician installed a relay so I can switch off

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the power on that side of the house at night. Now, I sleep six or seven hours,” which he characterizes as “a profound change.” He also suggests turning off and moving cell phones away from beds. Mollner then hardwired the computers in his home, eliminated Wi-Fi and rearranged the electronic equipment in his home office. Kim Cook, an energy practitioner in Mission Viejo, California, specializes in Eden Energy Medicine and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Cook decided not to buy a house she was initially interested in because it was in a hot spot. When Cook used her meter to chart frequencies at home, it also prompted her to move her bedroom clock radio to a different bureau. “It’s no longer sitting right at our heads,” she notes. Plus, “I don’t put my cell phone on my body and it bothers me that my son puts his in his pocket.” An overarching observation from Cook’s professional practice is that increasing numbers of people in pain are interested in energy medicine because they’re so frustrated with Western medicine. She observes, “Pain is blocked energy, and people are learning how to unblock it naturally.” The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the International EMF Project in 1996 because of rising public health concerns due to the surge in EMF sources. After reviewing extensive research and thousands of articles, the organization can’t confirm—or deny—the existence of health consequences from exposure to low-level EMFs. But in 2011, the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on increased risk for glioma, a malignant brain cancer. Lloyd Morgan, a senior researcher with the nonprofit Environmental Health Trust and lead author of the internationally endorsed report, Cellphones and Brain Tumors, goes further, unequivocally stating, “Cell phone radiation is a carcinogen.” In our own environment, we can regulate EMF, says Iowan Camilla Rees, founder of the educational petition website ElectromagneticHealth.

org and Campaign for Radiation Free Schools on Facebook; she is the co-author of Public Health SOS: The Shadow Side of the Wireless Revolution and Morgan’s cell phone report. Says Rees, “You can buy a meter, avoid using cordless phones and baby monitors, and change your cell phone behavior. The harmful effects of cell

phones decrease with distance; just by holding the cell phone six inches from your head, there is a 10,000-fold reduction of risk.” Priscilla Goudreau-Santos is a freelance writer and owner of Priscilla Goudreau Public Relations & Marketing, in Charlotte, NC.

Ways to Reduce Risk Although electromagnetic field (EMF) activity vibrates all around us, there are simple ways to reduce adverse health effects in daily indoor environments.

Computers 4 Hardwire all Internet connections instead of using Wi-Fi. 4 Power a laptop using a three-prong grounded plug and then plug in a separate, hardwired keyboard (this minimizes both the exposure to wireless radiation and the effects from the laptop battery’s magnetic field). 4 Use a grounding mouse pad to minimize effects of the electric field from the computer. 4 Don’t position any laptop or tablet computer on the lap.

General 4 Don’t live within 1,500 feet of a cell tower. 4 Use battery-powered LCD alarm clocks (not LED), keeping them several feet away from the body. 4 Don’t use an electric blanket. 4 Turn off all wireless devices before bedtime and generally minimize usage at other times.

Phones 4 Replace cordless phones with corded landlines or use cordless phones only when needed; otherwise, unplug them. 4 Never hold the cell phone directly against the head or body. Use the speaker-phone function, other hands-free device or another device that meets the Environmental Health Trust guidelines at Tinyurl.com/ CellPhoneUsageTips. 4 Protect children, pregnant women and men that want to become fathers. Sperm are especially vulnerable. Children absorb twice as much radiation as adults. 4 Be wary of a weak signal. Phones work harder and emit more radiation when the signal is weak or blocked. 4 Don’t sleep with a cell phone nearby. Place it several feet away from the bed or across the room, turn it off or put it in airplane mode. 4 Find more helpful information at Tinyurl.com/EMF-ProtectionTips and Tinyurl.com/CellPhoneRadiationDanger.

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Nine Basics

Find these multitasking ingredients in local groceries and health stores or online. White vinegar effectively cleans, deodorizes, cuts grease and disinfects against bacteria, viruses and mold. Castile soap in liquid or bar form serves as a biodegradable, vegetable-based surfactant and all-around cleaner (avoid mixing with vinegar, which neutralizes its cleansing properties). Baking soda cleans, whitens, neutralizes odors and softens water. It’s an excellent scrubbing agent for bathrooms, refrigerators and ovens.

MAKE YOUR OWN All-Natural Cleaning Products by Lane Vail

mericans use 35 million pounds of toxic household cleaning products annually. According to the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, in Los Angeles, traces of cleaning chemicals can be found throughout the human body within seconds of exposure, posing risks like asthma, allergies, cancer, reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, neurotoxicity and death. Equally sobering is the decades of research suggesting a relationship between the overuse of powerful disinfectants and the rise of antibiotic-resistant super bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as well as concerns over these toxins entering water supplies and wildlife food chains. Cleaning product labels lack transparency, says Johanna Congleton, Ph.D., a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, because “manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients.” One approach to assure safe ingredients is do-it-yourself (DIY) products. For Matt and Betsy Jabs, the authors of DIY Natural Household Cleaners who blog at DIYNatural. com, creating homemade cleaners is a rewarding exercise in sustainability and simplicity. “We’re cutting through all the marketing and getting back to basics,” says Matt. Affordability is another benefit: The Jabs’ homemade laundry detergent costs five cents per load, compared with 21 cents for a store brand. Annie B. Bond, a bestselling author and pioneering editor of the award-winning Green Guide, dispels a DIY myth: “What’s time-consuming isn’t making the cleaners; it’s making the decision to switch and figuring it all out,” she says. Central Ohio NACentralOhio.com 30

Borax, a natural mineral, improves the effectiveness of laundry soap. Although classified (as is salt) as a low-level health hazard that should be kept away from children and animals, borax is non-carcinogenic and isn’t absorbed through skin. Washing soda, a caustic chemical cousin of baking soda, softens water and removes stains. Bond advises, “It’s a heavy duty cleaner as powerful as any toxic solvent,” so wear gloves. Hydrogen peroxide is considered an effective disinfectant and bleach alternative by the Environmental Protection Agency. Use it to whiten grout and remove stains. Essential oils derived from plants infuse cleaners with fragrance and boost germ-fighting power. Tea tree, eucalyptus and lavender oils all boast antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. The Jabs advise that although they can be pricy, “The investment will pay for itself many times over.” Lemon juice or citric acid cuts through grease, removes mold and bacteria and leaves dishes streak-free. Coarse kosher salt helps soften dishwasher water and acts as a scouring agent.

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All-purpose cleaner: Homemade Cleaners: Quick-andEasy Toxin-Free Recipes, by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford, suggests combining one cup of vinegar, one cup of water and 15 drops of lemon oil in a spray bottle. Use it anywhere, including glass and mirrors. For serious disinfecting, follow with a hydrogen peroxide spray. Foaming hand/dish soap: Shake one cup of water, a quarter-cup of castile soap and 15 drops of essential oil in a foaming dispenser. Use in bathrooms and kitchens. Dishwashing detergent: DIYNatural recommends mixing one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda, a half-cup of citric acid and a half-cup of coarse kosher salt. Leave it uncovered for several days, stirring often to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate. Use one tablespoon per load with a half-cup of citric acid in the rinse to combat streaks. Laundry detergent: Combine one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda and one 14-ounce bar of grated castile soap. Use one tablespoon per load, adding a half-cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. Prior to washing, use hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover (test first; it may lift color).

Bathroom soft scrub: Bond recommends creating a thick paste with liquid castile soap and a half-cup of baking soda. Scour tubs, showers and stainless steel surfaces with a sponge, and then rinse. Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle one cup of borax into the toilet

Cloth Tools Replace Paper by Lane Vail Americans, comprising less than 5 percent of the world’s population, use 30 percent of the world’s paper, according to the Worldwatch Institute. Some 13 billion pounds of this comes from paper towels, mostly landfilled because grimesoaked paper is non-recyclable. Ecological and economical alternatives include cloth dishrags, towels, napkins, wipes and handkerchiefs plus washable diapers and menstrual pads. Jean Calleja, coowner of the Eco Laundry Company, in New York City, suggests customers buy recycled, organic, unbleached cloths and local products when possible. In the kitchen: Use washcloths or repurpose cotton T-shirts into 10-by-10-inch squares to use regularly with a homemade all-purpose cleaner on surfaces. Replace paper towels with cloth towels for drying hands. At the table: Cloth napkins enhance mealtime. Buy or make plain napkins (by hemming cotton fabric squares) for everyday use and celebrate holidays with fancy-patterned fabric rolled into napkin rings. In the bathroom: Substitute chlorine-laden disinfecting wipes with homemade reusable ones. DIYNatural.com recommends mixing three-quarters of a cup of white vinegar, three-quarters of a cup of water and 25 drops of essential oil in a glass mason jar. Stuff five to seven washcloths into the jar, seal with a lid and shake, so the solution is absorbed into each wipe. Pull out a ready-made disinfecting wipe for a quick clean. Throughout the dwelling: Microfiber cloths are a staple among professional green cleaning companies. The cloths absorb liquids, help remove stains and collect dust. A highgrade microfiber cloth, such as Norwex®, only requires water and thereby eliminates harsh chemicals from the cleaning equation, while still reducing the amount of bacteria on surfaces by 99 percent. See ad, this page. Laundering linens: Change cleaning rags often, hang-drying them thoroughly before adding to the laundry basket. Wash kitchen and bathroom rags (added to the bathroom towel load) separately each week. According to Calleja, “Presoaking rags overnight in a non-toxic, chlorine-free, whitening solution can make a huge difference in getting them clean.” Combine a half-cup of hydrogen peroxide with two to three gallons of water, spot-testing every fabric first for colorfastness. Calleja also likes using a white vinegar and eucalyptus oil rinse aid to dissolve soap residue, soften fabric and leave a fresh scent.

at bedtime and then clean the loosened grime with a brush the next morning, advises Bond. Wipe outer surfaces with the all-purpose spray. Wood polish: Bond recommends mixing a quarter-cup of vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive and lemon oil. Hard floor cleaner: Environmental Working Group’s DIY Cleaning Guide suggests combining a half-gallon of hot water with one cup of white vinegar in a bucket to mop. Carpet cleaner: Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda at night and vacuuming in the morning, suggests Bond. For deeper cleaning, combine one cup of vinegar and twoand-a-half gallons of water in a steam cleaner. Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.

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Transitioning to Greener Cleaning by Felicia Brower

uzanne Polsinelli of Edge Green Cleaning, a green cleaning company based in Columbus, urges people to use safe cleaning supplies and to understand why traditional cleansers can be dangerous. “Regular cleaning supplies can be so toxic, and they can become more toxic when used in dangerous combinations,” says Polsinelli. Completely switching to green cleaning products can seem intimidating, but it is important to remember that not everything needs to be replaced at the same time. Polsinelli recommends starting with tub and toilet cleaners. “You’re usually using hotter water when you clean, and when it gets to a certain temperature, you can start ingesting the chemicals to a lower level in your lungs,” says Polsinelli. “Most people don’t wear gloves, use masks or use cross ventilation when they clean either. When you get in the shower after you clean, the chemicals also touch your skin and your soap.” The risk of all of the different points of exposure makes the bathroom a prime place to start the switch to green products. Those who do not want to create cleaning products from scratch can find several alternatives available for purchase in stores. To determine if the cleaning product is actually green, research the company’s background. Finally, people interested in green cleaning but who do not have the time to clean their homes themselves can hire a residential green cleaning company to do it for them. A simple Internet search can locate the closest available green cleaning resource. For more information about Edge Green Cleaning, visit EdgeGreenCleaning.com. Felicia Brower is a freelance writer based in Columbus. Connect at FeliciaBrower.com or email fmbrower@ gmail.com. 32

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leaning with harsh chemicals can be dangerous to our health and the environment. According to the Environmental Working Group, toxic chemicals in cleaning products can be linked to asthma, infertility, allergies and cancer. Toxic chemicals from cleaners can enter the body many different ways, including absorption by the skin or inhalation through the lungs. According to the Organic Consumers Association, these chemicals are dumped in the environment and end up in our rivers, fields and eventually into our food and water supply. The good news is that non-toxic cleaning and home products are now more available than ever. With more options, it is time to ditch the toxic products and find a safe and healthy alternative. Here are four tips to remove toxic cleaning products from the home. Replace one product at a time. If buying all new products right now is not in the budget, try replacing them one at a time. When one bottle or box is empty, replace it with a healthy, nontoxic alternative. Read the label. This is the best way to find out if a product is toxic. Read the ingredients list on the back of

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the bottle. Is the label full of unpronounceable ingredients? Are poisonous or warning labels covering the product? Focus on the ingredients, the rest is just marketing. Simply because a product or label looks green or natural does not always mean that it is safe and non-toxic. Find a trusted non-toxic line of products. Natural and non-toxic companies are popping up everywhere. Look for a company that discloses all ingredients. Many companies claim to be all natural or non-toxic but will not disclose all of the ingredients in their products. Do a little research and find a trusted company. Custom-produce products This is really the best way to assure a safe product. According to the book Modern Essentials, lemon, lavender, peppermint and tea tree essential oils are natural disinfectants. Mix the oils with baking soda, vinegar and or water to create a line of non-toxic cleaning products. Kelli Parrish is a RN and Holistic Health Coach. For more information locally, call 419-305-2077 or visit Pathways2Prevention.com. See ad, page 6.

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Celebrate Earth Day 2014

Scotts Earth Day Columbus Celebration 2014 : Honoring Columbus Community Gardens – 10am-2pm. Please join the City of Columbus, Franklin County, Scotts Miracle-Gro and other community partners to celebrate Earth Day and the Columbus gardening community. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Community Garden Campus. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 East Broad St, Columbus.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to Renew the Health of Our Planet

hether already an activist or still struggling to sort recyclables, we all have a prime opportunity during the week of April 22 to renew our individual and collective pledge to tread more lightly on the planet. “Environmentalism touches every part of our lives, from what we eat to what we wear to what we breathe,” says Earth Day Network President Kathleen Rogers. “Learning about where our food comes from or how a product is made can be fun,” she continues, “and awareness is the foundation for action.” More than a billion citizens have already registered their acts of green through the organization’s website; this year, the campaign seeks to engage a billion more. Suggestions range from the personal, such as pledging to stop using disposable plastic, to the political, in calling our congressional representatives to reestablish a tax credit program for renewable energy. With an estimated two out of every three people on Earth expected to be living in cities by 2050—straining water, energy and transportation systems—Earth Day Network has chosen Green Cities as this year’s theme. Advocates are calling upon cities to invest in smart grids, overhaul outdated building codes and increase public transportation options. Visit EarthDay.org to pledge a personal act of green, find a volunteer opportunity or learn more about the

Earth Day Every Day – 6:30-8pm. Learn of ways to take care of Mother Earth through activities and craft projects. All welcomed. Free. Registration suggested. Groveport Nature Center, 551 Wirt Rd, Groveport. 614836-3333.

re-greening of urban communities around the world. Help Central Ohio celebrate its progress toward sustainability at these local Earth Day 2014 events. SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Knox County Earth Day Festival – 10-2pm. Healthy People, Healthy World will be the theme of the jam-packed, fun-filled day. Be sure to visit the Kids’ Activity Zone, take part in the Free Health Screenings, or tempt your taste buds by sampling locally grown and produced food by AVI concessions. Stop by the Farmers’ Market and get up-close and personal with live farm animals. Presented by Brown Family Environmental Center, Knox County Health Dept, Knox County Park District, OSU Extension and over 70 vendors. Kenyon Athletic Center, 221 Duff St, Gambier. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 18-19 Eggs, Paws and Claws Featuring Bunny Bonanza and the Earth Day Activity Pavilion –10am-5pm. Children of all ages can hop to treat stations located throughout the Zoo and have their pictures taken with the Bunny and watch our animals hunt for eggs and see Peter Cottontail swim down the coral trail of Discovery Reef. $10-$15. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell. 800-MONKEYS. ColumbusZoo.org. TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day Electronics Recycling Drive – 7:30am. Celebrate Earth Day as a family by collecting old electronics and recycling them at this free electronics recycling drive. Bring computers, printers, cords, keyboards and more. Sorry, no TVs accepted. Integrated Building Systems, 950 Michigan Ave, Columbus. 614-240-5999.

Party for the Planet: Family program – 7-8pm. Join us for an Earth Day party as we celebrate this special day with stories, crafts using recycled materials and yummy treats. Delaware County Main District Library, 84 E Winter St, Delaware. 740-362-3861. DelawareLibrary.com. SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Green Columbus: Gratitude Celebration – 11am-10pm. The celebration will feature your favorite local bands, food trucks, kids’ activities, environmental groups and businesses, and much more. Bring your friends and family for a full day of fun in the heart of downtown Columbus. Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus. GreenCbus.org. See Ad pg# Earth Day Featuring Backyard Science – 10am-3pm. Celebrate spring and the earth with COSI. Discover science in your own backyard, explore the impact of your energy choices and learn about ways to make a positive impact on the local environment. $12.95$17.95 COSI, 333 W Broad St, Columbus. 614-228-2674. COSI.org. Earth Day Celebration – 10am-12pm. Join Hilliard’s Environmental Sustainability Commission for a fun and educational celebration of Earth Day. Free activities take place in the Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park. 614-9218217. HilliardOhio.gov. SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Hocking River Clean Up – 10am-1pm. Celebrate Earth Day on the Hocking River. Will you find a tire, a stove, or maybe a glider? The hunt for the best trash pick up story will be revealed. Paddle your canoe and gather trash along the river. Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, 12789 StRt 664 S Logan. 800-6246820. HockingRiver.com.

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Habitat Tips Recognize the basic needs of all wildlife; food, water, cover and safe places to raise young. 4 Determine the most desirable species to attract and learn their specific needs. 4 Evaluate current yard habitat conditions for missing elements. 4 Develop a plant list; select for wildlife value, emphasizing native plants suitable for the region. 4 Realize that habitat will grow larger and mature.

Backyard Birds and Butterflies Native Habitats Draw Critters and Delight Kids by Avery Mack

reating a backyard wildlife habitat provides valuable teaching moments. With planning and care, birds, bats, butterflies and bunnies can view yards as safe havens and sources for food, water Hummingbird and shelter, providing endless fascination. Nectar Recipe Josh Stasik, a father of Measure one part three and owner of Sweetordinary white sugar Seed.com, in Syracuse, to four parts water New York, sees firsthand (no unhealthy red how feeding winged wonders can be an inexpensive dye needed). Boil way to start a new family the water first, and activity. “My mom taught then mix the nectar me about flowers and bird while the water is feeders. I hope my kids will hot; the sugar will someday pass the informaeasily dissolve. tion along to their children,” he says. Source: Habitat plantings and TomatoEnvy.com

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available foods determine what creatures will visit. “Native plants attract native bugs that are eaten by native birds and bats,” observes Stasik, noting that staff at extension services and garden centers can provide helpful advice. Based on his own research, Stasik knows, “Bird species have definite tastes in food. Bluebirds love mealworms. Hummingbirds like floral nectars. Orioles look for citrus fruit. Butterflies are eclectic sippers of both floral and citrus.” Hummingbirds pose particular appeal for kids and adults because

4 Certify the family’s backyard wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. Source: Education Department at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA

they appear always on the move. Hummingbirds.net/map.html follows their migration sites. Videographer Tom Hoebbel, owner of TH Photography, outside Ithaca, New York, builds birdhouses and nesting boxes with his kids. They also participate in the annual Christmas bird count for the Audubon Society (Birds. Audubon.org/Christmas-bird-count). The Great Backyard Bird Count, a joint project between nonprofits Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, follows in February (gbbc.BirdCount.org). “In our yard, we have five nesting boxes made from reused wood. Once or twice a week, we check to see who lives there and how many eggs there are,” says Hoebbel. “So far, we’ve seen bluebirds, chickadees and house wrens.” He laments the rapid decline of bats in the Northeast due to pesticides killing bugs, the main course for birds and bats. “In the winter, bats live in caves, so we put one-by-one-foot boxes in the yard for their summer homes.” Warm evenings on the patio are more enjoyable when bats clean up the mosquito population; a single bat can eat as many as 1,000 in an hour.

and plants to land on The monarch butterand hide in, bunnies fly population is another need ground cover. The favorite species in deVirginia Department cline, with the spectacuof Game and Fisheries lar annual migration on counsels that brush piles the verge of disappearing should start with a base due to illegal deforestaof large limbs, logs or tion, climate change, stones to raise the floor expansion of crop above ground and creacreage and imposition bird photos courtesy of Susan ate tunnels and escape of genetically modified Gottlieb, of Venice, California routes, plus a home plants that reduce the base. Top with smaller growth of native species. branches and maybe a “You can help them by recycled Christmas tree planting perennial milkor dead plants. Encourweed in your garden,” age structural density advises Brande Plotnick, and permanence with founder of Tomato Envy, live vines. The resulting in Jenkintown, Pennsylbrush pile should be vania. Milkweed is the igloo-shaped and about food of choice because six to eight feet tall and it makes the caterpillars wide. Visit Tinyurl.com/ and butterflies toxic to BunnyShelters. birds and other predators. City ordinances or subdivision Also consider planting garden phlox, regulations might prohibit brush piles coneflower and lantana. Migrating in ordinary yards. Find out how to monarchs live about nine months and gain certification as a wildlife habitat fly up to 30 miles per hour. through the National Wildlife FederaPlotnick also suggests planting tion at Tinyurl.com/CertifiedWildlifean herb garden that includes parsley. Habitat. “Swallowtail butterflies will lay eggs Rabbits can have as many as on parsley, caterpillars hatch and seven babies per litter, depending on feed on it, and eventually create a chrysalis,” she says. “You’ll be able to the species. Make sure their space is sufficient. Before attracting bunnies see the entire butterfly life cycle.” to the yard, be aware of local preda Rabbits add another dimension tors—hawks, owls, coyote, dogs and to backyard wildlife. Just as birds stray cats. The brush pile may also and butterflies need trees, bushes

attract other animals like skunks, raccoons and reptiles. A wildlife habitat is a fun, ongoing learning experience. It calls on math skills for bird counts, geography to follow migration maps and woodworking to build homesites and feeding spots. It becomes a lesson in local ecology and the roles of native plants and animals. When children comprehend they can help save wildlife, it’s also a lesson in hope. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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Bliss by Candlelight – 7-8:15pm. Enter Om2Ohm and let the soul be nourished. Let bliss find its way into the heart like the ocean finds its way to the shore. Celebrate meditation, nurturing interaction and learning to breathe for joy and health. Certified Meditation Guide: Sheri Toth. $10. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.

Sequencing Session I: The Art & Science of Sequencing – 9am-12pm. Attendees will explore the history and philosophies of sequencing found in ancient to modern yoga sources, look at the basic principles of sequencing that can be distilled from these and contemporary sources, and consider basic creative class structures that are essential in designing classes that are informed, efficient, effective, beautiful and integrated. Yoga on High, 1081 North High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 Om2Ohm Yoga Immersion – 6-7:00pm. Master Instructor Kelley Morris kicks off Yoga Immersion Week with Kundalini Yoga. Tap into your prana and uncoil your power. $10. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com. Lacto-Fermented Veggies – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to preserve veggies from the garden or the farmers market with this traditional method of pickling. Put away food without the effort of canning or the energy consumption and risk involved in freezing. Participants will make a batch and take home their own jars. Instructor: Erin Harvey. $25. The Going Green Store, 909 River Rd, Granville. 740-963-9644. Info@TheGoingGreenStore.com. TheGoingGreenStore.com. Free the Mind: Can You Rewire the Brain Just By Taking a Breath? – 7pm. Dr. Richard Davidson’s brain research provides a turning point in the lives of three people, showing how it is possible to physically change the brain using only the power of thought. Mention Simply Living for ticket discount. Gateway Film Center, 1550 N High St, Columbus.

Sequencing Session II: Creating Classes for Different Levels of Students – 1-5pm. What distinguishes beginning, intermediate and advanced practices? In this workshop we will work collaboratively in small groups to design classes for different levels and abilities of students and classes that work toward peak asanas. Each small group will present its sequence to the larger group for appreciation, critique and refinement. Yoga on High, 1081 North High St, Columbus. 614-2914444. YogaOnHigh.com. Refining the Sun Salutations: Alignment, Energetic Actions, and Transitions – 6:30-9pm. Look closely at each of the 12 asanas in Classical Surya Namaskara and Surya Namaskara A & B, exploring their various alignment and energetic qualities as well as how the transitions between them can be approached to make them simpler, deeper and more sustainable. Yoga on High, 1081 North High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Asana Class: Flowing with Hip Opening Arm Balances – 9-11am. This Vinyasa Flow-style class

offers one model for sequencing hip-intensive arm balances into a flowing class. Explore the interrelationship of standing asanas and hip opening and how arm support asanas can be creatively interwoven in ways that make them most accessible to the broadest range of students. Yoga on High, 1081 North High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Yoga Flow-Yogis Relax – 9-10am. Certified Instructor Jenny Norris will lead yogis of all levels through poses to center and open body and mind and then finish the last half of class with beautiful and calming relaxation yoga poses. RSVP preferred but drop-ins welcome. $10. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614787-0583. Om2Ohm.com. Blissful Path Beginners Meditation – 10-11am. This class leads the beginner through the basics of mindful breathing and meditation techniques. Learning breath and awareness for joy and health. Cushions provided. Instructor: Sheri Mollica-Toth C.MI (Certified Meditation Instructor). RSVP preferred but drop-ins welcome. $10. 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Sheri@Om2Ohm. com. Om2Ohm.com. E-Waste Recycling – 10am-2pm. Mozart’s Café hosts a regular event to collect electronic waste (“e-waste”), outdated technology and small appliances that need to be recycled. A $10 disposal fee is required for CRT computer monitors and TVs. Mozart’s Café, 4784 N High St, Columbus. 614-361-8400. CindyDunigan@e-Merge.com. Gluten Free Ohio Style - 10:30am-1:30pm. Join us for a sampling day with gluten-free vendors from Ohio. Raisin Rack Natural Food Market, 2545 W Schrock Rd, Westerville. 614-882-5886. RaisinRack.com OmPower Flow – 11am-12pm. Merging fluid Vinyasa poses and breath awareness in a transcendent environment. Accessible to yogis of all levels and promises a relaxing deeper connection with self. RSVP preferred but drop-ins welcome. $10. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Sheri@Om2Ohm.com. Om2Ohm.com. Meet Your Spirit Guides Day Retreat – 124pm. Learn from local masters of meditation and shamanism as well as local master mediums how to access sources of higher wisdom and receive spiritual guidance when needed. Guests will also receive a personal intuitive reading. RSVP required. $125. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com. Tea Time for Fairies – 1-2pm. Spring has arrived and the fairies are looking for new homes. Come learn and explore how to create a fairy wonderland out of teacups, as well as how to use natural materials to make fairy garden furniture and accessories. Class is appropriate for ages 5 to 105. Class size is limited. Instructor: Shannon Barnette. $15/RDR, $20/SR. Cost includes one adult and one child; additional children are $5/RDR, $7/SR. The Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Sequencing Session III: Creating Classes for Students Through the Life Cycle – 1-5pm. What are the most important considerations in designing classes for people across lifestyles, including people with different physical conditions and goals? Work collaboratively in small groups to design classes for students across the

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span of life. Each small group will present its sequence to the larger group for appreciation, critique and refinement. Yoga on High, 1081 North High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Vegetarian Soy Food Sampling Day – 3:30-6:30pm. In celebration of National Soy Food Month, Nature’s Path Market will offer samples of Asian Vegetarian Soy Food favorites for free. Take home recipes for preparing vegetarian meals. Everyone is welcome. Free. Nature’s Path Market, 1360 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna. 614-476-6159. Info@NaturesPathMarket. com. NaturesPathMarket.com. In Spirit’s First Saturday Chant – 5-6pm. Held the first Saturday of each month. An uplifting hour of music and meditation. Music provided by The In Spirit Band, often with special musical guests. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W Weisheimer Rd, Columbus.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Pranayama & Meditation Class – 7:30-8:30am. Gradually awaken through the breath and simple movements. Explore a more refined basic yogic breathing technique and a variety of pranayama techniques before coming back to sitting in guided and silent meditation. This workshop is open to anyone who can breathe and is interested in exploring more awakened, subtle awareness. Yoga on High, 1081 North High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

by Certified Meditation Instructor Sheri Mollica-Toth to learn simple but profound breathing techniques and then to enjoy blissful no-effort-required guided imagery. $10. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com. You Goddess You! – 12-4pm. The Goddess Within is a journey of discovery for women who want more from life; who want to find their connection with themselves and fill a missing space and touch their core self. Guided by certified instructors, guests will experience Guided visualization, drumming, belly dancing, and powerful meditation techniques and more. RSVP required. $125. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614787-0583. Om2Ohm.com. Sequencing Session IV: The Traditional Energetics of Sequencing – 1-5pm. This workshop focuses on the cultivation of subtle energy, tapping into the concepts of koshas, prana vayus, chakras and nadis. Collaboratively design a chakra-specific class considering energetic and symbolic possibilities to highlight different qualities of energetic and conscious embodiment. This workshop is designed primarily for teachers, teacher trainees, and serious students. Yoga on High, 1081 North High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Proud to feature ‘A Natural Difference Skincare Products’

Asana Class: Flowing with Heart Opening Back Bends – 9-11am. This Vinyasa Flow-style class offers one model for sequencing back bends in a flowing class. Warm up with sun salutations and go further in standing and seated asanas to created more targeted warming, opening and awakening on the path to a variety of heart opening back bends. Open to all. Yoga on High, 1081 North High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Yoga Outreach Columbus – 10am-12pm. Join yoga teachers and friends for the 4th annual class and gathering to benefit local and international charities. $30/$25. Benes Room in the Hamilton Williams Campus Center Ohio Wesleyan University. Mommies Relax – 11am-12pm. Busy moms are invited to enter and let their souls be nourished and their nerves to be calmed. Guests will be guided

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Candlelight Yin with Guided Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Enjoy a quiet, intimate practice. Each posture is held for 1 to 5 minutes to target the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Experience deep relaxation at the conclusion of practice. Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga. $15. Village Yoga, 36 N Liberty St, Powell. 614-4841575. VillageYogaPowell.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 7 Ojibwa Shamanic Readings – 6-8pm. Donna Hrabcakova, MA, ATR, NNTT is a registered art therapist and Native Trauma Therapist. These readings were created after 8 years of studies with Ojibwa Medicine Women and Healers. Readings are broken down to the Ojibwa Medicine Wheel, Animal Totems and Guides, Upper and Lower Realms, Energy Naming, and Cycles of Life. $20. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

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Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 6-7:30pm. Learn about curriculum, expectations and clinical outcomes of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Meet the facilitator and ask questions about this powerful program. Led by Cheryl Rapose, M.Ed., LISW. Elizabeth Blackwell Center at Riverside, 3724-A Olentangy River Rd, Columbus. 614-566-4448. Cheryl.Rapose@ OhioHealth.com.

Tim Miller Dharma Talk – 7-9pm. Tim Miller explores the relationship between yoga philosophy and the practical methodology of the Ashtanga Yoga system. Tim is renowned at YOHI for using accessible stories and visual aids to highlight these relationships – nesting dolls, flying monkeys, a light practice and a trip through the koshas. The Yoga on High Teacher Training Institute, 1020 Dennison Ave, Ste 201, Columbus. YogaOnHigh.com.

Sound Healing Mini Sessions – 6:30-8:30pm. Kelly will be offering mini sessions using Tuning Forks for Sound Healing. Everything is energy and vibration, including light, colors and sound. Come experience how different frequencies can enhance healing & well being. Please call to reserve a time slot: 6:30pm, 6:50pm, 7:10pm, 7:30pm, 7:50pm, 8:10pm. Instructor: Kelly Bisson, Reiki Master. $20. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

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2nd Annual Nurture Your Soul Caregivers Conference – 9am-5pm. This project was created to raise a much-needed awareness concerning the lack of self-care for this segment of the population. We will provide solutions and support to lessen caregiver stress. Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities still available. Continental Breakfast and Lunch included. 4 CEUs for Nurses. $29/ General Admission, $49/Professionals. Wesley Ridge Retirement Community, 2225 Taylor Park Dr, Reynoldsburg. 614-476-8680. NurtureYourSoulCaregiversConference.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 10 Bliss, Balance, & Chakras – 7-8pm. Guided techniques for deep relaxation, balancing the Chakra energy centers and detoxifying the body, mind and spirit. Focus on the 3rd Eye Chakra. This class is suitable for all levels of practice. All who attend will benefit. Instructor: Sheri Mollica-Toth. $15/class, $35/three classes. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.

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Simply Living Social: Big Green Head – 6:308:30pm. Big Green Head is a monster on a mission to get people thinking and acting green. His “do green” attitude is helping businesses, schools, and communities reduce their waste and increase their awareness. Come learn more about Big Green Head’s leader, Karen Ferris and her mission. Please RSVP. The Pub Out Back (behind Zettler Hardware), 679-C High St, Worthington. Karen@ BigGreenHead.com.

DIY Solutions: Oh Baby! – 6-8:30pm. Sustain a budget and the planet by making environmentally and baby-friendly wipes, balms and air freshener. Materials included. $35-$40. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus. 614-715-8000. FPConservatory.org

How to Stay Young for the First 100 Years – 7-8:30pm. The average life span today is 77.6 years and growing. Studies reveal by 2050, 800,000 people will live to be over 100 years old. Do something prior to age 50 to take care of potential problems. Registration Required. Grady Memorial Hospital, 561 W Central Ave, Delaware. OhioHealth.com/Classes.

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Yoga In The Springs Retreat – All Weekend. Yoga Retreat led by Anne Harding RYT & Melissa Herzog CYT. All inclusive organic vegetarian food. Includes 6 various yoga practices, outdoor hike, self-exploration exercises, relaxation & repose. $295. Grinnell Mill Yellow Springs, Ohio. 614-946-8281. YogaInTheSprings@Gmail. com. YogaInTheSprings.Blogspot.com.

Introduction to Belly Dance – 7pm. An introduction to basic belly dance moves. Stretch and tone the body while learning this ancient and beautiful feminine art. Sculpt and firm the body while increasing stamina and grace, all without stress and fatigue. Belly Dance burns calories, builds muscle, and stimulates the digestive system. Please RSVP. $15. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.

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Step Workout in the Pool – 8-9am. An alternative to stair climbing machines or land-based step aerobics. Combines the intensity and versatility of stair climbing with the protection of an aquatic environment. Add variety and fun to your exercise routine. RSVP: Cheryl at 614-566-3833. McConnell Heart Health Center, 3773 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus.

Blissful Path Beginners Meditation – 10am11pm. A class that leads the beginner through the basics of mindful breathing and meditation techniques. Learning breath and awareness for joy and health. Cushions provided. RSVP preferred but drop-ins welcome. Instructor: Sheri MollicaToth C.MI (Certified Meditation Instructor). $10. Om2Ohm Wellness Studio, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Sheri@Om2Ohm.com. Om2Ohm.com. Cooking Club for Kids – 10-11:30am. After a visit to the farm to learn more about how food is

grown, we’ll have a cooking lesson for mini-chefs led by Chef Mark Zedella with seasonal ingredients from the farm. Ages 6 to 12. $20. Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd, Delaware. 740-363-2548. StratfordEcologicalCenter.org. Outdoor Yoga at the Audubon Center – 10:3011:30am. Each class will include stretching, breath awareness, yoga postures and relaxation. No previous yoga experience required. Bring a mat, if possible. While there is not a specific charge for attending class, donations in any amount are appreciated. Proceeds benefit the Audubon Center. Space is limited. Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier Street, Columbus. YogaOnHigh.com. OmLotus Flow – 11:00am-12:00pm. Certified Instructor Aaron King takes yogis of all levels through Merging fluid Vinyasa poses and breath awareness in a transcendent environment. Sure to deliver a relaxing deeper connection with self. RSVP, Drop-ins welcome. $10. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614787-0583. Sheri@Om2Ohm.com. Om2Ohm.com. MELT Method™ – 1-2:15pm. MELT Strength Part 1. Hand and Foot Whole Body (balls), 2:303:45pm. Length and Hydrate (rollers), 2:303:45pm. As seen on Dr. OZ, the MELT Method is a one-of-a-kind, self-treatment technique that helps prevent pain, heal injury and erase the negative effects of active living and aging. Registration required. Skaates Family Chiropractic, 675 Cooper Rd, Westerville. 843-822-4190. MyLittaDancer@ aol.com. Couples Date Night – 6-8pm. Couples yoga, meditation, inspiring music, dancing & laughter, wine/beer will be provided at this event. Monthly event with different themes and actives. Instructor: Cheryl Lemery, RYT. $50/couple. Nia Warehouse, 4780 Kenny Rd, Columbus. FaithIsGood4me@Yahoo.com. Facebook.com/ peaceyogabycheryl?ref=hl. Usui Reiki I – 6-9pm. Learn to relieve a headache or an aching muscle without medication. Hands-on experiences will demonstrate how to feel energy and see its immediate impact on others. Learn valuable techniques. Ethics and delivery of a session will be addressed in detail. Instructor: Linda Haley, RM. $200 with $50 Deposit. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-4868323. TheReikiCenter.net.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Complete Animal Reiki – 9am-5pm. Animal Reiki is an energetic connection specially adapted to pets and other animals, which offers targeted pain and stress reduction techniques through light touch. This class will explore many areas of energetically working with animals. Hands-on practice is included. Required to be Reiki I or Reiki trained. Instructor: Terri Vrbancic, Reiki Master. $150 with $50 deposit. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

Chakra Yoga – 3-4pm. Balance Chakra Centers with poses and breathing techniques that will help in increase mental and bodily energy. These combinations will charge the body, improve emotional stability, create a more keen perception, and enhance personal serenity. Beginner to advanced students welcome. Certified Meditation Instructor Sheri Mollica-Toth and Spiritual Counselor Tanisha Richardson. RSVP. $8. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Sheri@Om2Ohm.com. Om2Ohm.com. Essential Oils: Correct Obesity, Diabetes, Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Issues – 6-8pm. Essential oils come directly from nature. Before being overwhelmed with all of the pharmaceutical options available today, humans looked to nature for health and healing. This informative class explains how essential oils can help correct obesity, diabetes, blood pressure & cholesterol issues. Instructor:

Melody Lynn Jenkins, M.Msc. Free. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-4868323. TheReikiCenter.net. Usui Reiki I – 6-9pm. See April 12 listing. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

MONDAY, APRIL 14 Tim Miller Sadhana Intensive – April 14-16th. All day. The morning practice will focus on one aspect of sadhana. The afternoon sessions will be devoted to learning the basics of the art of adjusting in asanas. Explore how to read lines of energy to make a visual assessment of the execution of an asana and strategies for making safe and effective adjustments. The Yoga on High Teacher Training Institute, 1020 Dennison Ave, Ste 201, Columbus. YogaOnHigh.com.

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Mommies Relax – 11am-12pm. See April 6 listing. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583 Om2Ohm.com. MELT Method ™ – 2-3pm. H&F (balls) Practice class, 3:15-4:30pm. Advanced L&H (rollers), 4:45-6pm. MELT Strength Part 2. See April 12 listing. Instructor: Louise Petkov. Registration required. Skaates Family Chiropractic, 675 Cooper Rd, Westerville. 843-822-4190. MyLittaDancer@ aol.com. MeltMethod.com.

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Stress Related Health Problems – 7:30-8:30pm. Space limited. Registration required. Free. Integra Acupuncture & Wellness Associates, 1110 Beecher Crossing N, Ste B, Gahanna. 614-855-8828. IntegraAcupuncture.com/#!workshopsclasses/clku8.

TUESDAY, APRIL 15 Hanuman Jayanti Kirtan – 7:30-9:30pm. Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti or Hanuman’s birthday. This monkey god represents total service to humanity. He represents the possibility of human evolution from a life of pain, suffering, fear and ignorance to intelligence, courage and knowledge. Make a donation, pay what you can. The Yoga on High Teacher Training Institute, 1020 Dennison Ave, Ste 201, Columbus. YogaOnHigh.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Vegetarian Soy Food Sampling Day – 3:306:30pm. See April 5 listing. Nature’s Path Market, 1360 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna. 614-476-6159. Info@NaturesPathMarket.com. NaturesPath Market.com.

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The ABCs of Pain Management – 6-7pm. The ABCs of pain is a physician-led discussion aimed at answering questions related to back pain. Specific topics include types of back pain, common causes of pain, and diagnostic and procedural treatments. Led by Ripal Parikh, DO, Pain Management Specialist. Grady Memorial Hospital, 561 W Central Ave, Delaware. OhioHealth.com/Classes. Pest & Weed Control – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about chemical-free strategies for controlling garden pests such as farmscaping and integrated pest management. Learn how to weed like the pros. Timing is everything and so are the proper tools. Never use a traditional hoe or to spend time digging out waist-high weeds again. Instructor: Erin Harvey. Registration required. $25. The Going Green Store, 909 River Road, Granville. 740-963-9644. Info@TheGoingGreenStore.com. TheGoingGreenStore.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Lunch & Learn – 9-10am. A free seminar to help participants learn the top 10 medicinal herbs used in the USA. Presenter: Dr.Trudy Pieper, ND and Beth Seemann, CNHP. Sips Coffee House & Deli, 101 S Main St, Mt Vernon. 740-392-2233. SipsCoffeeHouse.com. Natural Spring Cleaning – 6:30pm. Learn tips and recipes for cleaning your home without chemicals! Spring is a great time to clear the cabinets of caustic products and create effective cleaners that are good for you, and can help save money Please register. Free. Peak Brain Performance, 97 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington. 614-505-6519. Going Grain Free – 6:30-8pm. Jo Beth Fruechtnicht will share her experience of going grain free and some of the research behind it. She will discuss how simple it can be to make the transition, provide tips on how to shop and cook, share some of her favorite recipes and bring some samples for you to try. Registration required. $15. The Going Green Store, 909 River Road, Granville. 740-963-9644. Info@TheGoingGreenStore. com. TheGoingGreenStore.com.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Creating a Conscious Life – 1:30-4:30p. Using the 5 steps of “Hear, See, Feel, Do, Manifest”, this workshop will share specific and practical tools for living a more conscious life. This workshop is suitable for students familiar with Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan or those who have a regular and dedicated yoga or meditation practice. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Documentary film screening of GMO:OMG – 2pm. See April 26 listing. Gateway Theater, 1550 N High St, Columbus. RSVP: Policy@ OEFFA.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 Barre, Food and Bordeaux – 6-9pm. Take a barre3 class, watch a cooking demonstration and participate in a tasting from the Duke of Fork, all accompanied with wine from Powell Village Winery. Registration is required. $30. barre3, 8882 Moreland St, Powell. 330-507-9870. Katie. Lovell@barre3.com. bit.ly/1gl7Byj.

of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). A short reception with the filmmaker, Jeremy Seifert, will follow. Athena Cinema, 20 S Court St, Athens. RSVP: Policy@OEFFA.org.

Please see page 33 for a list of Earth Day Celebrations in Central Ohio. Building an Herbal Wellness Kit – 6:30-7:30pm. Everyday herbs such as peppermint, ginger, calendula, chamomile and lavender can easily double as a fix for minor scrapes, bug bites and bruises. Learn how simple salves, essential oils, liniments, and tea bags can find a place next to your bandages in your first aid kit. Instructor: Brooke Sackenheim. $15/Gahanna resident, $20/non-resident. The Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Planning & Caring for the Herbal Garden – 6:30-8:30pm. The only way to be sure of high quality herbs for a medicine cabinet or dinner plate is to grow them. Come learn some tips and tricks for planting, propagating and planning different forms of medicinal herb gardens. Instructor: Dawn Combs. Registration required. $30. The Going Green Store, 909 River Road, Granville. 740-963-9644. Info@TheGoingGreenStore.com. TheGoingGreenStore.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 McConnell 5K Fun Run/Walk – 8-10am. Join OhioHealth for their annual 5K event. Race packet, t-shirt and “goody bag” can be picked up one week prior to the event or by 7:30am race day. All proceeds go to charity. McConnell Heart Health Center, 3773 Olentangy River Road, Columbus. 614-566-5356. Herbs for Itchy Cats & Dogs – 1-2pm. Discuss reasons why animals may be developing hot spots and other skin problems, what nutrition they may be lacking, allergies and emotional stress. Learn how herbs can be used to relieve dry skin and how to add herbs as a supplement to food. Make a hot spot spray for four-legged friends. Instructor: Ianna Kristiansen. $15/Gahanna resident, $20/ non-resident. The Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Documentary film screening of GMO:OMG – 7pm. Come see the film that explores the topic

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Nutrition & Health Workshop: Spring Cleanse, Detoxify Your Life – 4-5:30pm. Join Maggie Fekete, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Health Coach, Personal Chef, and Registered Yoga Teacher. A cooking demonstration, hot tea, and a tasty treat will be provided. Register online. $25 or 2 classes from current yoga package. Village Yoga, 36 N Liberty St, Powell. 614-484-1575. MaggieFekete@Aol. com. VillageYogaPowell.com.

savethedate Herb Day May 10th – 9am-4pm Come celebrate all things herbal. Listen to herbal experts on a variety of subjects and stroll through a multitude of local artists and vendors that offer unique and special hand-made items. Browse through over 100 varieties of fresh, organic herbs available for purchase for the home and garden.

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Yin Yang Yoga – 9:15-10:25am. A blend of deep, still stretches. Start with yin yoga followed by a vinyasa flow sequence ending with yin and a guided relaxation exercise. Previous yoga experience recommended. Free/members, $15/non-members. Arena District Athletic Club, 325 John H. McConnell Blvd, Suite 150, Columbus. 614-719-9616. MaggieFekete.com.

No Excuses UA Bootcamp – 5:30am. Start the day with a dynamic warm up then combine cardio and strength training. All fitness levels welcome. $10. Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Road, Upper Arlington. 614-886-5673. NoExcusesUA.com.

Fascial Flow – 7-8pm. Classes incorporate foam rollers, trigger point props, stability equipment, developmental patterning, and yoga to uniquely access and work through tension, pain, and stress. Instructor: Melinda Cooksey, PhD. $20. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Road, Delaware. AllLifeCenter.org.

Xtend Barre Stick – 9:30am. With all the elements of Xtend Barre, this class utilizes the Pilates stick that attaches to the barre and challenges stability and increases core strength. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Court, Westerville. 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Yin Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Enjoy the slower pace of YinYoga and relax into poses to improve circulation and flexibility. Just $10 - let us know you’re joining us; we’ll roll out a mat for you. Peak Brain Performance, 97 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington. 614- 505-6519. Chakra Yoga – 3-4pm. Balance Chakra Centers with poses and breathing techniques that increase mental and bodily energy. Charge the body, improve emotional stability and enhance personal serenity. $15/class, $35/four-class pass. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614787-0583. Sheri@Om2Ohm.com. Om2Ohm.com. Spinning – 4pm. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Court, Westerville. 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Vinyasa Beginner Drop-In – 5-6pm. This class covers basic breath work, yoga postures and sequencing. The pace is set to allow attention to proper alignment and positioning in common vinyasa poses. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

Nia Dance – 9:45-10:45am. Mindful movement to an eclectic mix of music. Develop the body and the mind-body-spirit connections using a variety of movement sources, including martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts. $10. Body Awarehouse (behind Hetter Heating & Cooling), 4780 Kenny Rd, Columbus. JillFitness.Webs.com. Wiseways (Hatha) Yoga – 11:15am-12:15pm. Moving with your breath through a progression of poses that build and vary each week. Ends with a different meditation each week. Instructor: Sue Coffman. $10. Body Awarehouse (behind Hetter Heating & Cooling), 4780 Kenny Rd, Columbus. JillFitness.Webs.com. Lunchtime Yoga – 12pm. Join Loretta Zedella for a multi-level flowing yoga class. Spend the lunch hour releasing tension and perhaps sharing a laugh. Feel ease of body and peace of mind. $15/new students, $50/six-class special. Balanced Yoga, 3526 N High St, Columbus. 614-265-9642. LorettaYoga.com. BalancedYogaStudios.com. Xtend Barre – 5:45-6:45pm. The premier ballet barre workout, Pilates and dance amplified. Serves to strengthen, lengthen and stretch the body from top to bottom and from inside out. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Court, Westerville. 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Pilates Mat Class – 6:45-7:30pm. Features 40 various exercises that are performed lying on the back, side or stomach. Targets abdominal and back muscles focusing on increasing core musculature

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Beginners Meditation Class – 7:15-8:30pm. Meditation instruction for beginners; all beliefs and levels of practice welcome. Learn about different types of mindfulness and benefits of regular practice. $5 suggested donation. Mind, Body, Spirit Academy, 885 High St, Ste 106, Worthington. 614-547-2187. MindBodySpiritAcademy.org.

tuesday No Excuses UA Bootcamp – 5:30am. Start the day with a dynamic warm up then combine cardio and strength training. All fitness levels welcome. $10. Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Road, Upper Arlington. 614-886-5673. NoExcusesUA.com. Sunrise Yoga – 6-7am. Gentle, but empowering Sunrise Yoga class. Built to bring mindfulness to the day through focusing the mind, energizing the body and bringing clarity to the day. $60/ six classes. Shift Classes at Elizabeth Blackwell Center, 3724-A Olentangy River Road, Columbus. 614-566-5353. OhioHealth.com. Bootcamp – 8:30am. Start the day with a dynamic warm up and then combine cardio and strength training. All fitness levels welcome. $10. Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Road, Upper Arlington. 614-886-5673. NoExcusesUA.com. Energy Exercises, Meditation and Positive Intentions Class – 6-7pm. Use movement, breath, sound and meditation to achieve well-being of mind, body and spirit. Bring yoga mat or sheet for floor postures. Registration required. $10. 1301 Olentangy River Road, Ste 200, Columbus. 614657-0316. Misty.Skeen@Yahoo.com. TRX/Spinning – 6pm. This class uses the TRX suspension trainer and personal body weight to ensure a fast and efficient workout with added Spinning. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Court, Westerville. 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Big Asana – 7:30-9pm. A safe space for people with larger bodies who may not have felt welcomed in other movement classes. Be strong, balanced, open, relaxed, and adored at any size. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-2914444. YogaOnHigh.com.

wednesday Donation Meditation Class – 8:15-9:15am. Go beyond the typical thinking mind to much deeper states of relaxation, healing, compassion and awareness. A variety of teachers will offer

explorations of their various practices. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Xtend Barre Stick – 9:30am. With all the elements of Xtend Barre, this class utilizes the Pilates stick that attaches to the barre and challenges stability and increases core strength. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Court, Westerville. 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Pilates Tower – 5:30pm. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Court, Westerville. 614-8951433. TurningPointFit.com. Turtle Flow Yoga – 6:15-7:25pm. A gentle, slow style of Hatha Yoga that focuses on movement coordinated with the rhythm of the breath, to reduce stress and ease tension. Open to all. $15. Village Yoga, 36 N Liberty St, Powell. 614-484-1575. VillageYogaPowell.com Nia Dance – 6:30-7:30pm. A low-impact dance class for all levels of activity that helps connect the mind and body. $10. Peak Brain Performance, 97 E Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington. 614-5056519. JillFitness.Webs.com. Yoga – 7-8pm. A mixed-level vinyasa flow class highlighting breathwork, physical postures, savasana and meditation. Instructor: Angela Miller Barton. $15/drop-in, $72/six-class pass. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Road, Delaware. 614-3147253. AllLifeCenter.org. Urban Zen – 7:30p-9pm. Use multiple modalities to address the symptoms of PANIC—Pain, Anxiety, Nausea, Insomnia, Constipation and Exhaustion—that accompany disease or injury. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

thursday No Excuses UA Bootcamp – 5:30am. Start the day with a dynamic warm up then combine cardio and strength training. All fitness levels welcome. $10. Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Road, Upper Arlington. 614-886-5673. NoExcusesUA.com. Sunrise Yoga – 6-7am. Gentle but empowering Sunrise Yoga class. Built to bring mindfulness to the day through focusing the mind, energizing the body and bringing clarity to the day. $60/ six classes. Shift Classes at Elizabeth Blackwell Center, 3724-A Olentangy River Road, Columbus. 614-566-5353. OhioHealth.com. Vinyasa, Mixed Levels – 8:30-9:30am. Designed with a strong focus on the dynamic connection of movement with the breath. Open to all levels of experience with modified poses offered by the instructor. $10. Village Yoga, 36 N Liberty St, Powell. 614-484-1575. VillageYogaPowell.com. Hot Fusion – 9:30-10:30am. A heated class that blends alignment based, energetically charged static poses with gliding vinyasa flows. No two classes will ever be exactly the same. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Yoga for Kids – 10-10:45am. Ages 3-5. This class offers kids a safe, gentle environment to be physically active. Please bring mat. Parent/ Guardian must stay on premises during class. $10. reCycle Wellness, 7340 Fodor Road, New Albany. 614-855-9904. RecycleWellness1@Gmail.com. RecycleWellness.com.

Yoga for Kids – 11-11:45am. Ages 1-2. This class offers kids a safe, gentle environment to be physically active. Please bring mat. Parent/ Guardian must stay on premises during class. $10. reCycle Wellness, 7340 Fodor Road, New Albany. 614-855-9904. RecycleWellness1@Gmail.com. RecycleWellness.com. Power Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Challenge the body and mind while gaining strength, clearing out mind chatter and gaining clarity. Center and quiet the mind while working the body. $60/six classes. Shift Classes at Elizabeth Blackwell Center, 3724-A Olentangy River Road, Columbus. 614566-5353. OhioHealth.com. TRX & Stretch – 6pm. This class uses the TRX suspension trainer and personal body weight to ensure a fast and efficient workout. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Court, Westerville. 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Gentle Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Enjoy slow, meditative stretches that open and free the body while releasing and clearing the mind. For beginners and experienced. $60/six classes. Shift Classes at Elizabeth Blackwell Center, 3724-A Olentangy River Rd, Columbus. 614-566-5353. OhioHealth.com.

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Ai Chi in a 91 Degree Pool – 6:15-7am. This relaxation class is a combination of deep breathing and slow, broad movements. Benefits include increased flexibility, circulation, and a sense of calm and relaxation. McConnell Heart Health Center, 3773 Olentangy River Road, Columbus. 614-566-3828. Turtle Flow Yoga – 6:15-7:30am. Integrate breath and movement for a stabilizing, yet delicate meditative flow. The measured pace supports quality of breath, postural alignment, and awareness of the body and mind. Free/members, $15/non-members. Arena District Athletic Club, 325 John H. McConnell Blvd, Suite 150, Columbus. 614-719-9616. MaggieFekete.com. Mat Pilates – 10-11am. Pilates is an unbeatable mind and total body-conditioning program that develops strength, tone, and body awareness. $15/ class, $39.95/three-class pass. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com. Hot Fusion – 4-5pm. A heated class that blends alignment based, energetically charged static poses with gliding vinyasa flows. No two classes will ever be exactly the same. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh. com.

saturday Bootcamp – 7:30am. Reservation required. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Court, Westerville. 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Spinning & Core – 8:30am. Turning Point Fitness, 5890/5894 Chandler Court, Westerville. 614-895-1433. TurningPointFit.com. Yoga with Loretta – 9am. Join Loretta Zedella for a light-hearted multi level flowing yoga class using props to relieve tension. Free small therapy ball with six class purchase. $15/class, $72/six-class pass. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts

REFLEXOLOGY, REIKI, AND INTEGRATED ENERGY THERAPY (IET) services offered by Karen S. Brown, Certified Reflexologist, Reiki & IET Practitioner. Please email ItsAllAboutU@ columbus.rr.com or call 614-432-2067 for description of services, prices, and locations. Also visit ItsAllAboutU.com.

Road, Delaware. 740-201-8242. YogaWithLoretta@Hotmail.com. LorettaYoga.com. Meditation For Beginners – 10-11am. This class leads the beginner through the basics of mindful breathing and meditation techniques. Cushions provided. Instructor: Sheri Mollica-Toth C.MI. RSVP preferred, drop-ins welcome. $15/class, $45/four-class pass. Om2OhmWellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Sheri@ Om2Ohm.com. Om2Ohm.com. OmLotus Flow Yoga – 11am-12pm. Merging fluid Vinyasa poses and breath awareness with beautiful rhythmic music in a transcendent environment. All levels welcome. RSVP preferred, drop-ins welcome. Instructor: Aaron King. $10/ class, $35/four-class pass. Om2Ohm Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Sheri@Om2Ohm.com. Om2Ohm.com. Beginner’s Power Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Learn the basics of Power Yoga (Vinyasa yoga) to increase cardiovascular health and flexibility. Arrive 10 mins before class. Rental mats/towels available for a fee. $15. V Power Yoga, 252 N 5th St, Columbus. 614-228-9642. VPowerYoga.com. Prenatal Drop In – 2:15-3:45pm. Adapts traditional yoga postures for the specific needs of pregnancy through gentle yoga movements and restorative poses. Helps relieve tension. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

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BeecherWellness Center’s Laser Allergy Relief Program helps patients with the LZR7™ System, which works by targeting the problem at its source – the immune system. Since medications and shots only treat symptoms, their results are only temporary and require continual daily, weekly and monthly doses for several years. Our system differs by painlessly and effectively identifying allergens and re-educating the immune system to no longer react inappropriately to allergens.

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Melanie Guzzo 3333 N High St, Columbus 614-725-2329 VirtueVeganSalon.com Committed to helping men and women enjoy the luxuries of the modern beauty industry without harming animals, the environment or our health. We are dedicated to working in an organized, stress-free environment while enjoying a holistic lifestyle within true community. See ad, page 18.

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BRAIN HEALTH PEAK BRAIN PERFORMANCE HEALTH & RELAXATION CENTER Lisa Witherow, MS, Owner, Brain Performance Technologist David Disheroon, Brain Performance Technologist 97 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Columbus 614-505-6519 Info@Peak-Brain-Performance.com Peak-Brain-Performance.com

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Kate Dixon, Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, Certified Digestive Specialist, CNHP Dr. Michael H. Fritz, Chiropractor, Certified Applied Kinesiologist, Certified Microscopist, Naturopathic Doctor 10223 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell 614-717-9144 DocMikeCanHelp@gmail.com AlternativeHealthOasis.com We are proud to offer the only gravity centered, Class 1 (nonprescription), FDA classified device in the Columbus area. Colon Hydrotherapy, also known as Colon Irrigation or Colon Cleansing, involves cleaning the large intestine with warm purified water, to help free the colon of putrefied waste materials and bring the body back to proper digestive health. We use a four-phase water purification system. Please see our website for FAQs and a list of other services we provide.

GENTLE WATERS

Beth Seemann, Clinically Trained Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Member of GPACT 307 Vernedale Dr (lower level), Mt Vernon 740-392-3377 GentleWaters2010@yahoo.com GentleWaters2010.com When combined with a healthy lifestyle, colon hydrotherapy helps maintain proper homeostasis, the correct stability and balance of the body’s internal environment. Gentle Waters uses a closed system called Toxygen, made by Dotolo, that is FDA(US)/ CE(EU) certified for medical use. We pair this with ColoLAVAGE, a safe and effective method of colonoscopy prep. Gentle Waters is the only colon hydrotherapist in Central Ohio that has been clinically trained in the ColoLAVAGE method. See ad, page 16.

INTEGRITY HOME HEALTH

2577 Ferris Road, Suite A, Columbus 614-414-7808 IntegrityHomeHealthLLC.com Integrity H o m e Health combines Western medicine with holistic medicine to create and continue healthy lifestyles at home. Through the use of our services, patients of all ages in the span of life are able to heal faster, eat healthier and decrease reliance on medications. We provide our own Certified Home Health Aides, each trained in personal care, physical and emotional support, and holistic therapies. Visit our website for additional service information. See ad, page 16.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

ALPHA HEALING ARTS, LLC Jill Zimmerman Central Ohio 614-271-9338 AlphaHealingArts@gmail.com AlphaHealingArts.com

PREFERRED CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Jill is a Healing Touch for Animals® Certified Practitioner and a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner. Her private practice provides energy therapy services to assist animals and their humans with their healing process. A variety of techniques are used for clients to receive treatments that meet their individual needs. Jill works with animals of any species and humans of any age who are facing physical, mental, emotional or spiritual concerns. She has a strong interest in energetically supporting animals and humans to overcome the effects of fear, anxiety, depression and trauma. Treatments for humans are provided in your home, in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice facilities. Animal treatments are offered in home or barn, vet’s office. See ad, page 23.

HEALTH COACH PATHWAYS 2 PREVENTION

Kelli Parrish, RN, BSN, Holistic Health Coach Based in Powell 419-305-2077 KelliParrish@Pathways2Prevention.com Pathways2Prevention.com Pathways 2 Prevention provides you with the tools and information you need to create optimal health. We give an individualized, simple and natural approach to healthy nutrition and lifestyle changes. Pathways offers personalized one-on-one health coaching, face-to-face or via teleconference, in addition to group programs, grocery store tours, and workshops. See ad, page 6.

Sophia Sipes 1021 B Country Club Drive, Columbus 614-762-7312 PreferredCIM@yahoo.com PCFIM.com We provide a patient care center that focuses on healing the whole person – mind, body and spirit. With a broader understanding about the nature of illnesses, healing and wellness, we combine the best of conventional, complementary and alternative medicine to achieve optimal health and healing. We carefully select the testing and diagnostic procedures to be integrated into individually customized treatment plans. See ad, page 14.

INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY BRAIN ENERGY MD

Dr. Linda Cole, MD 698 Morrison Road, Columbus 614-887-7731 BrainEnergyMD.com Optimize your journey to wellness. Specializing in treatment plans for depression, mild cognitive impairment, adult ADHD, OCD, anxiety and other mood disorders. Integrative Psychiatry combines medical and holistic approaches to find and correct the underlying causes of disease, by first looking where problems tend to begin (in your gut, immune and endocrine systems) and then testing for your particular imbalances and deficiencies.

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MEDITATION OM2OHM WELLNESS STUDIO

Sheri Mollica-Toth, Owner, C.MI, IAMI 324 West Case St, Powell 614-787-0583 Sheri@Om2Ohm.com Om2Ohm.com Om2Ohm will change the way you think about stress management. We offer Peace Management for individuals and groups, teaching management of daily peace as opposed to stress. Through Certified Meditation Instruction, Sound Healing, Chromotherapy, Mindfulness based guidance, Energy and Body Work we will transform and empower you. Allow yourself time for peace in our beautiful Om2Ohm wellness center, leave your worries at the door and enter into your “Om away from home”.

MINDFULNESS ALKIRE CREEK WELLNESS CENTER

Jorden B. Weiss, DO Patricia Bright CCC, CLC, MBSR Instructor Patriciabright3@gmail.com 279 N State St, #102, Westerville 614-818-0101 AlkireCreekPsychiatry.com Alkire Creek Wellness Center is dedicated to presenting instruction that helps participants re-balance their lives and reduce their stress levels. Our Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course is conducted five times per year, either as a 7-week adult class or as a 4-week teen class. Mindfulness is widely taught and researched as a tool for our modern times. It is a method of paying attention that focuses the individual on showing up to be present and engage in the moment, using techniques to reshape habits and behaviors that are no longer producing positive outcomes. Come learn new skills for a better you.

NATURAL DENTISTRY DENTAL ALTERNATIVES

Dr. Richard DeLano, DDS, MS 150 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Suite 150, Worthington 614-888-0377 DentalAlternatives.net Dental Alternatives is the dental office of Richard M. DeLano III, DDS, MS. Dr. DeLano practices general dentistry with a holistic approach. He takes time with his patients to explain the choices they have concerning their oral health. Dental Alternatives is a mercury-safe and fluoride-free dental practice. Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 21.

NATURAL FOODS BEXLEY NATURAL MARKET

508 N Cassady Ave, Columbus 614-252-3951 BexleyNaturalMarket@yahoo.com BexleyNaturalMarket.org The Bexley Natural Market is a not-for-profit cooperative grocery store dedicated to providing food of the highest possible nutritional quality to our members and community. We provide many local and organic products, bulk foods, organic herbs and spices, as well as a vast array of vitamins and supplements to support the health of our customers. We like to support local businesses and farmers by being a space in which their products are available. See ad, page 35.

CARTS HEALTHIER VENDING

Chad Tannehill, Owner 800-567-9702 Chad@CartsHealthierVending.com CartsHealthierVending.com Carts Healthier Vending provides nutritious vending options to businesses/schools/ facilities in central and north central Ohio. We help you promote a more natural lifestyle by offering healthier snacks and drinks to your customers and employees, with no additional cost to your location. See ad, page 23.

NATURE’S PATH MARKET

1360 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna 614-476-6159 NaturesPathMarket.com Nature’s Path is a prominent source of vegetarian and vegan products, offering organic, eco-conscious and down-to-earth items. Our mission is to promote a benevolent, ecofriendly and vegan lifestyle. We strive to be fertile ground where seeds of love can be planted to grow in health and harmony. See ad, page 23.

RAISIN RACK NATURAL FOOD MARKET 2545 W Schrock Rd, Westerville 614-882-5886 RaisinRack.com

Raisin Rack offers a complete variety of organic groceries, including gluten-free foods, vegan/vegetarian products, and dairy-free items. Bulk grains, herbs, nuts and seeds accompany organically-grown fruits and vegetables, as well as a complete selection of vitamins, minerals, herbals and other nutrients from leading national brands. See ad, page 6.

NATUROPATHY PHOENIX WELLNESS CENTER Dr. Trudy Pieper, ND 10 S Main St, Johnstown 710-616-9949 PhoenixWellness4U.com

Trudy Pieper, ND, is board certified by the A m e r i c a n Naturopathic Medical Certification and Accreditation Board, the oldest and largest professional naturopathic medical association in America. Dr. Pieper is a traditional naturopath and believes in personalized care based on your health concerns. The main goal of naturopathy is to do no harm, and we achieve this through providing herbal, natural folk, homeopathic and lifestyle recommendations for better health.

PILATES TURNING POINT FITNESS Lisa Hunsaker

5890/5894 Chandler Court, Westerville 614-895-1433 Info@TurningPointFit.com TurningPointFit.com

We specialize in teaching Classical Pilates and upholding the Pilates Method to the highest standard. In addition to Pilates we offer a variety of specialty classes: Xtend Barre™, TRX, SPINNING® and Personal Training. We are committed to providing personal fitness programming to help you live a healthy lifestyle. See ad, page 5.

PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING GEORGE O. SCHULZ, PH.D. 5178 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin 614-766-0379 EMAPDrSchulz.com

Dr. Schulz is a licensed psychologist who specializes in a gentle, integrative approach that provides: relaxation, release from post-traumatic stress, and relief from depression, anxiety or panic attacks. He provides skills training for both healthy conflict resolution and building healthy interpersonal relationships at home and work. He is grounded by an inclusive, faith-based Christian perspective that involves grace, forgiveness and a loving Creator, instead of fear or judgment.

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REAL ESTATE DUNIGAN REAL ESTATE GROUP Cindy Dunigan, Realtor 3500 N High St, Columbus 614-361-8400 Cindy.Dunigan@e-Merge.com CindyDunigan.com

There are only a handful of Realtors in the Central Ohio area that carry the National Association of Realtors GREEN designation, and Cindy Dunigan is one of them. She has taken the initiative to encourage the industry to produce more sustainable homes, and helps communities to reduce their consumption by implementing sustainable practices. Cindy is devoted to reducing her own footprint on the environment, and lives by her motto: “We can make a significant impact on the world around us one person at a time.”

SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS CENTER WINDING PATH COTTAGE, LLC Elizabeth Buchal-Condon, Director 149 Morse Rd, Columbus 614-519-9743 Betsybc@WindingPathCottage.com WindingPathCottage.com

Understanding the balance of heart, body, and soul that are essential for wellbeing and wholeness, we incorporate a unique blend of Spiritual Direction, Karuna Reiki™ and Shamanic Healing into our practice. Listening deeply to your sacred stories, we create a custom healing session that can aid in the release of stagnant energies and offer relaxation, inviting change and growth. We also offer Usui and Karuna Reiki ™ classes, in addition to private yoga sessions.

REIKI THE REIKI CENTER

Linda Haley, RMT Director 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus 614-486-8323 TheReikiCenter.net The Reiki Center is a comprehensive natural wellness center which understands the relationship between your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs. Practitioners work closely with you to bring each aspect of your life into greater harmony. See ad, page 5.

REIKI RIGHT

Kim Flood, RMT 614-772-1800 ReikiRight@gmail.com ReikiRight.com Kim is a certified Reiki Master Teacher and a certified quantum energy practitioner of ThetaHealing®, Garcia I n n e rg e t i c s ™ a n d Av e s a Quantum Healing™. Private healing sessions provide a unique and custom approach to well-being using both disciplines. Reiki is used for deep relaxation and to release stress and negative emotions. Quantum healing delves into the past to locate the triggers for the reoccurring issues preventing you from living the life you deserve.

THERMOGRAPHY SCREENING OHIO INFRARED HEALTH

Dena Johnston RN, MSN, CCT 8570 Cotter St, Lewis Center 110 County Line Rd, Westerville 614-636-3362 Dena@OhioInfraredHealth.com OhioInfraredHealth.com Thermography detects blood vessel and vascular changes, which can be precursors to disease. These changes can occur up to 10 years before a lump is large enough to be felt, or even seen on a mammogram. Thermography allows for the earliest possible detection of symptoms. It is a pain-free, radiation-free, non-invasive and non-compressive procedure. See ad, page 12.

VETERINARY HEALTH & HARMONY ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Kimberly West & Dr. Evelyn Tannhof 1117 W 1st Ave, Columbus 614-360-3941 HealthAndHarmonyAnimalHospital@gmail.com

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To honor our patients, Health & Harmony Animal Hospital ensures that each client is confident in the care they are receiving for their animal companion, comfortable with all aspects of the hospital and staff, as well as engaged in all areas of their pet’s health and well-being. We focus on the pet as a whole: mind, body and soul. See ad, page 23.

LIFETIME PET WELLNESS CENTER Dr. James Carlson 454 Lazelle Rd, Columbus 614-882-2100 LPWC@LifetimePetWellness.com LifetimePetWellness.com

Lifetime Pet Wellness Center is a full service veterinary hospital that practices both conventional and alternative medicine. We are not just a veterinary hospital, we are a facility that CARES. Lifetime Pet Wellness is a wonderful place to be, and you can feel it when you walk through our doors. See ad, page 12.

WELLNESS CENTER WORTHINGTON OPTIMAL WELLNESS

Dr. Julia Keiser 6180 Linworth Rd, Worthington 614-848-5211 Keiser@WorthingtonOptimalWellness.com WorthingtonOptimalWellness.com Worthington Optimal We l l n e s s h a s b e e n helping people reach their optimal health for over 25 years through; Master Level Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Expert Massage, Natural Weight Loss. Nutritional Cleansing, Allergy Cessation and other holistic treatments. Visit central Ohio’s most experienced and comprehensive wellness center at Worthington OptimalWellness.com. See ad, page 25.

YOGA YOGA ON HIGH

Jasmine Astra-elle Grace CEO , Partner, Registered Yoga Teacher 1081 N High St, Columbus 614-291-4444 YogaOnHigh.com Our core Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Hatha programs allow new students to safely learn yoga basics and explore their own body-mind connection, while our advanced asana classes and guest teachers offer the experienced student the opportunity to deepen their practice. We offer a number of specialty classes for moms-to-be, children, teens, and physically challenged or disabled students. See ad, page 29.

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