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letterfrompublishers Welcome to the June “Healing Addiction/Balanced Man” issue of Natural Awakenings Central Ohio.
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As I sit down to write this letter, my last one as Co-Publisher of Natural Awakenings for Central Ohio, I draw in lungs full of air and let it all out slowly. After two years of hard but inspired work, my friend and business partner Sean and I have come to a decision. My heart is full of gratitude. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this amazing community, publicizing helpful content, inspirational ideas and communicating the wide variety of fun calendar events taking place over the years. I am grateful for the amazing people we call our Family of Sponsors, many whom have become dear friends and mentors. I have had the pleasure of witnessing their passion as it grew their businesses and helped form this Natural Awakenings community. I am grateful for each and every reader. I did this to reach you and to help form this network of people who are inspired by and dedicated to healthy living and a healthy community. Without you, dear readers, that would not have been possible. Finally, I am grateful for my friend and business partner, Sean. He and I have had such an amazing run together, building a business, building a community, and developing our individual selves in the process. I am excited for Sean to continue to live his passion as he continues to publish the high-quality Natural Awakenings magazines we have all grown to love. Without a doubt, this chapter of my life has been a privilege. Bringing the Natural Awakenings brand to Central Ohio was a dream my heart longed after for many years. For realizing that dream alone, I feel honored. The vision and enthusiasm that makes me who I am is now carrying me in a new direction. I love and trust life’s journey, and am curious to see what will be next in my path. But be sure that, as I filter through the different opportunities that lay ahead, I will still be present. So, this is not a good-bye. It’s simply a note saying that I will now have a different role within our Natural Awakenings community. Namaste.
Sean Peterson As I reflect back on the first months after we began printing and distributing this publication, when it was “born” to the Central Ohio community, I can scarcely believe how far and fast we have grown. What an amazing journey co-publishing this monthly magazine has consistently been for the past two years. The combined efforts of our team have laid the foundation for years to come, and we will continue to consistently provide a timely and helpful combination of local and national content in the areas of health/wellness and green/sustainable living. I wish Kerry well in her future endeavors. She will no doubt find many other great adventures to pursue. I look forward to her continued contributions to this community, and I thank her for the ones she has already provided.
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he Merion Village Farmers Market will begin its second season of operation Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. This year the market will offer goods from That’s My Farmer, Moffitt’s Maple Farm, Heirloom Produce, Tatoheads food truck and more, plus live jazz music from 10 a.m. to noon. The focus of the market is to create a feeling of community by providing customers with a place to socialize and buy fresh, organic produce and related products. The market is situated in the parking lot of event founder T.Y. Fine Furniture and just down the street from Bake Me Happy gluten-free bakery. “TYFF is sponsoring and paying the market expenses this year so that we can provide free booths to qualified vendors,” notes market manager Wes Miller. “After a great first year we saw how excited the community is to have the market again this summer, and we are excited to see it grow.” Location: 106 E. Moler St., Columbus. For more information, call 614-929-5255 or visit MerionVillageFarmersMarket.com.
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awn Combs, homesteader and co-founder of Mockingbird Meadows in Marysville, follows up her 2014 book, Conceiving Healthy Babies, with Heal Local, a guide to cultivating a home apothecary, or pharmacy, from 20 herbs that are available or produced regionally. “Most of us understand the value of eating and buying local,” explains Combs. “Taking back our food, goods and services from multinational corporations and sourcing them from small growers, producers, artisans and entrepreneurs benefits our families, our environment and our communities.” In her current book Combs explains how to implement a local medicine culture safely and sustainably, while protecting and respecting wild plant populations. One of her main goals with the book is to “make home herbal healthcare less intimidating and more attainable by focusing on a short list of effective herbs to treat most common injuries and ailments.” For more information, including a list of book signings and special events such as a local launch party, visit Mocking birdMeadows.com.
Integrative Wellness Center Relocates, Expands Offerings, Holds Open House
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asis of the Heart Wellness Center, a holistic services provider, is moving from Powell to Dublin in June. Owner Tabby Sapene, MSW, LISW-S, notes the new space will offer more space to provide additional services and showcase her energy-infused crystal jewelry and organic skin care products. Tabby Sapene To celebrate the move, Sapene is hosting an open house on Saturday, June 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. Organic snacks and samples of her energy-infused crystal gem elixirs will be provided. Guests can also register for a drawing, with prizes including a crystal necklace, skin care products or the grand prize, a one-hour energy therapy/crystal therapy session. Sapene is a licensed mental health professional with over a decade of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy. Her focus on integrating mind, body and spirit draws from alternative and natural therapies such as intuitive counseling and consultation, guided imagery and meditation, and various forms of energy therapy such as Reiki, therapeutic touch, spiritual healing and crystal therapy. Location: 6135 Memorial Dr., Ste. 102E, Dublin. For more information, call 614-273-5698, email OasisOTH@gmail. com or visit OasisOfTheHeart.com. See ad, page 44.
National Float Spa Chain Opens Facility in Powell
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rue REST Float Spa is now available in Central Ohio. Flotation therapy involves lying suspended in a tank filled with a sterile saltwater solution. Some potential benefits of the treatment are lowered blood pressure, pain relief, better sleep and decreased anxiety. The Powell center has five private float suites, each equipped with a float pod, ear plugs, towels, plus a shower stocked with Aveda body products and hair drying and styling equipment. Prior to an initial session, participants watch a short informational video to learn about what to expect during the float. After completing a float, clients have the option to adjourn to the Oasis Room for tea, cucumber water, or time at an oxygen bar. The cost for sessions varies, ranging from single floats to monthly memberships. Gift certificates are available. Location: 393 W. Olentangy St., Powell. For more information, call 614-798-8783 or visit TrueRest.com. natural awakenings
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Annual “Farm Fresh 5K” Raises Awareness, Donations to Fight Hunger
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n Saturday, June 13, at 9 a.m., local farm and ecology center Shepherd’s Corner will host a cross-country run/walk fundraiser event on their 160-acre facility grounds. Proceeds from the race will benefit food pantry gardens. For the past six years, as part of a broader mission to provide environmental education and reflective experiences that teach caring for one another, the center has donated 15,900 pounds of naturally grown vegetables to Columbus-area pantries that feed the hungry. According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 17.6 million American families go to bed hungry each night. In Ohio more than one in six households deal with “food insecurity,” a constant condition of not being able to afford a regular supply of nutritious food. Cost: $30, $15 for children 12 and under. Location: 987 N. Waggoner Rd., Blacklick. For more information, call 614-866-4302 or visit Shepherds Corner.org/5K.
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Maintain Optimal Sleep Temperature With A Mattress The Holistic Value of Allopathic Made From Natural Materials Diagnostic Tools by Mike Koveleski by Steve Frank
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olistic health practitioners must know the nature of a patient’s problem before they can design a protocol to address it. Advocates of natural medicine tend to disagree with the conventional medical community, but it is important to remember that although their methods may be different, traditional tools of investigation can still be valuable to holistic practitioners. “While there are some good natural diagnostic tools to determine a problem’s origin, sometimes the tools of allopathic medicine are simply superior. Ultrasound, MRI, blood tests and pathogen screening can all be of enormous value when considering how to heal a condition of damage or sickness,” says Nature’s Rite Founder Steven Frank. “If someone is bleeding internally, knowing the source—ulcer, tumor, hemorrhoids or liver disease—is of paramount importance. All of these have dramatically different treatment protocols. When a patient’s energy is low, knowing their blood work and pathogen load is of tremendous value towards designing a healing program.” While allopathic medicine may seek to poison, cut or irradiate the problem, natural medicine professionals may choose the appropriate combination of herbs, acupuncture, qigong or other natural products and modalities. “Having the knowledge of exactly what is damaged and then using the techniques that we know are most suited for healing this condition is what collaborative medicine is all about,” explains Frank. “In our quest to bring natural medicine to the community, we don’t have to shun the diagnostic benefits of the high-technology hospitals. We can use their tools to accentuate our skills.” Steven Frank is the founder of Nature’s Rite. For more information, email SteveF@NaturesRiteRemedies.com or visit MyNaturesRite.com/blog. See ad, page 25.
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reaking a sweat during exercise is a regular and expected outcome. Perspiration while trying to sleep is an entirely unwanted occurrence. Blankets get thrown on and off, the ceiling fan setting is turned up to full speed, all in the interest of trying to get back a dream state before becoming fully awake and further sleep deprived. Our bodies heal during sleep so that we can feel our best during waking hours. Temperature control is essential to deep, uninterrupted, refreshing sleep. Instead of turning the air conditioning to full blast, there is a better way to obtain a cool mattress. Most mattresses, despite claims of “sleeping cooler”, are actually fabricated from heat-retaining materials: synthetic fabrics and fiber fills, as well as polyurethane and “memory” foams. The problem with these materials is that they do not “breathe”, or allow air to circulate and moisture to evaporate, a process that dramatically impacts the sleep environment. Without proper air flow, our body temperature escalates and the perspiration designed to cool us off via evaporation gets trapped. We become hot and sweaty, and that combination of heat and humidity can create sleep disturbances and an elevated heart rate. The solution is a mattress made of organic, stretch-knit cotton, compressed wool fibers, and 100 percent plantbased, natural latex foam. These breathable materials and fibers help transport moisture efficiently, promoting significantly greater air flow and thereby regulating sleeping temperature. Michael Koveleski is the owner of Design Sleep, in Yellow Springs. For more information, call 614-706-7567 or email Info@DesignSleep.com. See ad, page 48. natural awakenings
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Hatha Yoga Boosts Brainpower
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esearch from Wayne State University, in Detroit, has found that hatha yoga can significantly improve cognitive health in as little as two months. Researchers tested 118 adults with an average age of 62 years. One group engaged in three, hour-long hatha yoga classes per week for eight weeks, while the other group did stretching and strengthening exercises for the same duration. The participants underwent cognitive testing before and after the eight-week period. At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests. Source: Journal of Gerontology
Rocky Mountain High Hanne Lore Koehler A self-taught artist who has been painting since childhood, Hanne Lore Koehler often roams her town of Cambridge, Ontario, and the surrounding countryside in search of inspiration. Koehler takes photos that capture moods of ephemeral light and elusive moments of action that she later expresses on canvas. Although Koehler often works in acrylics and oils, she chose to portray Rocky Mountain High in watercolor. Her paintings in this medium are characterized by a wet-on-wet background, which the blurring effect transitions to a more definable foreground, and by detailed brushwork. The technique creates a feeling of depth, while engaging the viewer’s imagination. “My subjects are as varied as my interests, but they always exude my love of life,” says Koehler, noting that her art typically engenders emotions of happiness, excitement, contentment and amazement. “I try to satisfy the eye with form, the mind with purpose and the soul with imagination.” View the artist’s portfolio at KoehlerArt. com or contact her at 519-7400318 or Info@KoehlerArt.com. 10
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esearch from China has found that a combination of acupuncture and moxibustion, a form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials are burned on or near the surface of the skin to warm and invigorate the inner flow of qi, or energy, can effectively reduce the symptoms of benign prostate enlargement. Researchers tested 128 patients with prostate enlargement for three months, dividing them into two groups. One group was given acupuncture and moxibustion; the other took a traditional Chinese herbal medication for prostate enlargement called Qianliekangi. The patients’ prostate symptoms were tested using the International Prostate Symptom Score, maximum urine flow rate and residual urine tests. At the study’s end, the patients given the acupuncture/moxibustion treatment reported significantly reduced levels in all three tests—calculated at an 89 percent total effective rate—compared to the herbal medication group.
ANTIOXIDANT-RICH BERRIES THWART ALZHEIMER’S
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n international team of scientists has confirmed that consuming berries such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, mulberries and raspberries can significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Blueberries, in particular, were found to be associated with increased memory and learning. Researchers from Washington State University, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, India’s Annamalai University and Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences reviewed two decades worth of research relating to consuming berries and dementia. They found that the many biochemicals contained in berries provide antioxidant protection to neurons and prevent the formation of beta-amyloid fibrils found in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients.
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Stroke Risk Rises with Two Drinks a Day
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ew research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke has determined that drinking two alcoholic beverages per day during middle-age years increases the risk of stroke more than other known factors, including high blood pressure and diabetes. The study followed 11,644 twins from Sweden for 43 years, starting between 1967 and 1970. All began the trial when they were under the age of 60. The scientists compared the effects of having less than half a drink— classified as four and two ounces of wine for a man and a woman, respectively— daily to drinking two or more daily. The study found that consuming two drinks per day increased the risk of stroke by 34 percent compared to drinking less than half a drink per day. Those that downed two or more drinks a day during their 50s and 60s had strokes an average of five years younger than light drinkers. The increase in stroke risk was found to be higher than the danger generally posed by diabetes and hypertension.
An Avocado a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol Away
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esearch published by the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that just one avocado a day can significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL), a type of cholesterol carrier known to increase the risk of hardening of the arteries. The researchers tested 45 overweight adults between 21 and 70 years old that followed an average American diet for two weeks before adopting one of three diets: a low-fat diet, a moderate-fat diet that included one Hass avocado per day or a moderate-fat diet without an avocado. After five weeks, researchers found that the addition of the avocado reduced LDL significantly more than the diets that did not contain the fruit. While both the low-fat and moderate-fat diets reduced LDL levels, the moderate-fat diet with an avocado reduced LDL by better than 60 percent more than the moderate-fat diet alone, and above 80 percent more than the low-fat diet alone.
PAIN AND DEPRESSION EBB WITH FLOTATION THERAPY
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SolarWindow Technologies’ new window coatings are a “first of its kind” technology that could turn the buildings we live and work in into self-sufficient, mini power stations. They can generate electricity on see-through glass and flexible plastics with colored tints popular in skyscraper glass. The coating can be applied to all four sides of tall buildings, generating electricity using natural and artificial light conditions and even shaded areas. Its organic materials are so ideal for low-cost, high-output manufacturing that the technology is already part of 42 product patent applications. When applied to windows on towers, it’s expected to generate up to 50 times the power of conventional rooftop solar systems while delivering 15 times the environmental benefits. For example, a single SolarWindow installation can avoid the amount of carbon emissions produced by vehicles driving about 2.75 million miles per year, compared to 180,000 miles for conventional rooftop systems.
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Salinity is Eating Away Farmland Worldwide Every day for more than 20 years, an average of almost eight square miles of irrigated land in arid and semiarid areas across 75 countries have been degraded by salt, according to the study Economics of Salt-Induced Land Degradation and Restoration, by United Nations University’s Canadianbased Institute for Water, Environment and Health. Salt degradation occurs in arid and semi-arid regions where rainfall is too low to maintain regular percolation of rainwater through the soil and where irrigation is practiced without a natural or artificial drainage system, which triggers the accumulation of salt in the root zone, affecting soil quality and reducing productivity. In the Colorado River Basin alone, studies peg the annual economic impact of salt-induced land degradation in irrigated areas at $750 million. The cost of investing in preventing and reversing land degradation and restoring it to productive land would be far lower than letting degradation continue and intensify. Methods successfully used to facilitate drainage and reverse soil degradation include tree planting, deep plowing, cultivation of salt-tolerant varieties of crops, mixing harvested plant residues into topsoil and digging a drain or deep ditch around salt-affected land. 12
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Farm Therapy Veterans Heal Through Agriculture
Of the 19.6 million veterans in the United States alone, approximately 3.6 million have a service-related disability, 7.6 percent are unemployed and they collectively make up 13 percent of the adult homeless population, according to the Independent Voter Network. Organizations worldwide are helping veterans heal their wounds through farming and agriculture. The goal is to create a sustainable food system by educating them to be sustainable vegetable producers, providing training and helping families rebuild war-torn lives. Eat the Yard, in Dallas, Texas, was founded by Iraq War veterans James Jeffers and Steve Smith to cultivate fresh produce in community gardens. The two began organic farming in their own backyards for both therapeutic and financial reasons, and then slowly began to build more gardens in their community. They now sell their produce to local restaurants and businesses. The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is working with veterans across the U.S. to transition them into agriculture. The coalition partners veterans with mentors experienced in farming and business, matches them with agriculture-related job opportunities and organizes equipment donations in Iowa and California. FVC is helping former members of the armed forces in 48 states. Source: FoodTank.com/ news/2014/11/veterans-day
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Forty Percent of Hamburg Will Be Green Space Hamburg, Germany, named Europe’s 2011 Green Capital by the European Union, is implementing an ambitious plan to create and link 27 square miles of new and existing green space, comprising 40 percent of its land area. The result will put nature within easy reach of every resident, provide connectivity for walking and bicycling to eliminate automobile traffic by 2035 and make the city more resilient to flooding caused by global warming. The metro area population currently numbers 4.3 million as Europe’s 10thlargest city. Since 2000, Germany has converted 25 percent of its power grid to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and biomass. The architects of the clean energy movement energiewende, which translates as “energy transformation”, estimate that 80 percent to 100 percent of Germany’s electricity will come from renewable sources by 2050. Angelika Fritsch, a spokeswoman for the Department of Urban Planning and the Environment, says, “The more important result may be the provision of green infrastructure to absorb rain and flood waters.” Sea levels in the port city have risen by 20 centimeters over the past 60 years and are expected to rise another 30 centimeters by 2100.
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Breema The Art of Being Present by David Pratt and Laura Ike
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reema is a holistic teaching program that includes three key elements: the Nine Principles of Harmony, Breema partner bodywork and Self-Breema exercises. The bodywork and SelfBreema exercises serve as supports for a student’s experience of the essential, unconditioned self, and can even have a harmonizing effect on observers. The universal principles Breema follows offer a practical approach for students to use as a simple guide to becoming present. Gradually, there is greater clarity of distinction between what has been conditioned in them versus a dimension of Consciousness that can support seeing they are not merely just thoughts, feelings or sensations.
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When students attend Breema classes, they are taught that their mind, feelings and body are often not working together. The mind has a tendency to wander, feelings spontaneously and involuntarily react, and much of the time neither are in sync with the physical body. As a class progresses, students find out what can happen when they work with the Breema principles. One of the first simple principles is Body Comfortable. During partner work, before even coming into contact with the other person’s body, students check to see if their own bodies are comfortable to proceed. Once both partners are certain of this, an exchange unfolds that is made up of a
The skills I learned in the acupuncture program provided a strong base for practicing various ways of healing. — Stacey Kent, L.OM (Acupuncture Class of 2004)
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series of diverse treatment sequences including gentle leans, nurturing brushes and playful rocking movements. The principle of Body Comfortable serves as a guide to being present. For example, as a student raises her partner’s arm, she keeps including her own body and experience. This allows her to return the mind to the activity of the body and stay with it for a longer period of time. The aim is no different when practicing Self-Breema exercises, which are done with one’s own body. Excercises are meant to be vitalizing and balancing, using energizing tapping movements, firm-yet-gentle holds and unique postures, all of which help a student become more familiar with the concept of Presence. If a student finds the mind is wandering, they are taught to bring it back by registering their breathing. They can also resume working with Body Comfortable or another of the nine principles, such as No Force or No Judgment. No Judgment is useful because there is not an aim to remake the mind differently. Instead, the mind is allowed to function more and more like a supportive tool instead of an errant wanderer, and gradually all of life can become an opportunity for being present.
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Raisin Rack Adds CADIA Product Line
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aisin Rack has been a mainstay location for natural foods in Central Ohio for over 30 years. Don and Paulette Caster opened the first store in Canton in 1978, long before terms like all-natural, organic, glutenfree and non-GMO were commonly used. The couple knew even then that the right diet could solve a host of health issues, and this was their main motivation to start the business. Raisin Rack then expanded to Columbus in the early 1980s and bounced around
really conscious about what they are putting in their body, where they are getting it [and] how it’s being sourced.” Raisin Rack puts much thought into every product that they sell. “We try to screen and scrutinize everything that we bring in to conform to certain standards,” Bean says. The grocer looks at the packaging, how a product is sourced, and if they can keep the product in stock at a fair and competitive price. They also try to keep products organic and non-
a few locations before settling in 2006 at its current home in Westerville. “The owner decided to take a leap of faith going from 8,000 square feet to 25,000, which is a huge expansion,” says Doug Bean, director of marketing and communication at Raisin Rack. A growing market, and a desire to stay competitive with larger stores that were getting into the natural and organic trend, drove the move. The initial leap of faith has paid off, as a larger customer base seeks out healthier food. Bean says all data is pointing to a continuing upsurge of conscious eaters. “We see a broad range of people that are really more conscious now of what is out there,” he says. “Especially the amount of younger people now that are
GMO whenever possible. Raisin Rack recently introduced a new line of products that meet those standards. Cadia offers a line of approximately 200 basic staples for consumers. “It’s a brand that has been on the west coast for a while but they are now moving east,” Bean says. “As far as we know, we’re one of the first stores east of the Mississippi to carry this brand.” With a tagline of “Honest, simple ingredients,” 58 percent of their products are non-GMO verified, 88 percent are sourced from North America, and 76 percent are USDA-certified organic. While the number may not be 100 percent, many farms adhere to organic or non-GMO practices but just have not received official certification.
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Cadia also makes Feingold Association-accepted products. The Feingold Product Information Center coordinates lists of products that are free of synthetic colorings, flavorings and preservatives. The Cadia line of products includes beverages, canned goods, condiments, dairy, frozen foods, oils and vinegars, nut butters, snacks and staples. From canned beans, tomatoes, and veggies, to crackers, cookies and chips and salsa, and staples like pasta, rice, sauces, cereals and granola, Raisin Rack customers have access to an affordable, high-quality line of everyday food items. “It’s a very good value for being mostly organic, mostly non-GMO and American-sourced from American farmers,” Bean says. The line also recognizes other dietary restrictions with several kosher and gluten-free products. Items like canned vegetables, cereals, cookies, crackers, pasta, peanut butter, popcorn and various sweeteners are kosher. A line of gluten-free brown rice pastas already prove popular at the store, along with several other certified gluten-free products.
Raisin Rack introduced about 80 Cadia product to the store on May 1. “We’ve got another 30 products coming in next month and that is when we will start to expand into frozen,” Bean says. The additional products will introduce frozen pizzas and frozen fruits and veggies, and a line of gelatos. The additional products will include an expansion of the grocery line as well. “We will continue to add more as soon as it’s made available to us,” Bean adds. He is excited to see some of the products like the Italian sodas and frozen pizzas that are a little bit different from the goods the store has traditionally carried. He hopes customers will embrace the signature line and continue to find more and more products that will be good for them and their
household, such as cleaning items like dish soap, laundry detergent and fabric softener. The new brand offers more options in Raisin Rack’s desire to help customers find natural, healthy foods, no matter their diet, from vegan or vegetarian to gluten-free. Along with quality products, customers can expect a professional and helpful team of employees to answer any questions. “That’s one of the advantages we have, a really knowledgeable, expert staff,” Bean says.
Location: 2545 W Schrock Rd, Westerville. For more information, call 614-882-5886 or visit RaisinRack. com. See ad, page 31. 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.
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ecotip Antisocial Insects Natural Ways to Keep Crawling Critters Away With picnics and barbecues on the calendar, summer is a time for indoor/outdoor entertaining with family, friends and neighbors. To keep invading ants away, hosts will want to use natural materials, many of which can be found in the kitchen, instead of chemical products that may be hazardous to humans, pets and wildlife. Natural lines of defense. Applying ground cinnamon or mixing some of the spice with sugar, cloves and water into a thin paste and using a cotton swab to dab it in cracks and around doors and windowsills outside the house where ants might enter can be effective. The aroma is too strong for them, so they’ll either succumb or turn away. Another method recommended by the Mother Nature Network is to clean floors and countertops with a solution of one cup each of vinegar and water, with the option to enhance it with 15 drops of lemon oil. Try a simple spray. An organic insecticide for application in grassy locations, applied to the legs and sides of the picnic table or chairs, can help reduce intrusion by ants and other pests. ChasingGreen.org suggests pouring one-and-a-half cups of water into a blender and adding two bulbs of garlic. Liquefy the ingredients to a smooth blend, strain out the remaining pieces of garlic, dilute the mixture with about a gallon of water and fill a spray bottle. Organic pest control. Some manufacturers specialize in eco-friendly products, including the Extremely Green Gardening Company (ExtremelyGreen.com) that offers diatomaceous earth, Hasta La Vista Ant! and Bug Shooter insecticide. Other chemical-free bug traps can be found at many hardware stores. Avoid temptation. Keep food container lids and boxes tightly closed indoors and keep food covered as much as possible outdoors. Taking natural preventive steps now is timely because many ant species are highly active in early summer as they seek to increase the food stores for their colonies.
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The Gut-Mind Connection David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health by Linda Sechrist
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r. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to addressing neurological disorders, has recently released Brain Maker, the latest in a series of books on brain health. This medical advisor to the Dr. Oz Show demonstrates how brain problems can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture the bacteria living in the digestive system.
became important to me to be able to leverage deep knowledge of this empowering information in terms of being able to treat brain disorders.
What is the Human Microbiome Project (HMP)?
HMP, launched in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health, is a $115 million exploration of the gut microbiome. In the ongoing research project involving genetic and DNA assessment, researchers are Why did you begin your book looking at the microbiome array in the with the quote, “Death begins gut of individuals suffering from variin the colon,” rather than “Brain ous diseases. They are drawing correhealth begins in the gut”? lations between emerging patterns in I wanted to draw attention to the real the abnormalities of gut bacteria and life-or-death issues mediated by what specific diseases. For example, autism goes on inside the gut. Individuals with correlates with an overabundance of an immediate concern for their heart, the Clostridia species. In diabetes, bones, immune system or brain must there are more Firmicutes than Bacterecognize that the health of these parts roidetes, which we also see in obesity and functions are governed at the level characteristic of the Western cosmoof commensal gut bacteria, the normal politan diet. microflora that eat what we eat. This re- This is paving the way for interlationship is the most powerful leverage ventions designed to restore a normal point we have for maintaining health. balance of gut bacteria. An example in my book is Dr. Max Nieuwdorp’s How were you led to expand research at the University of Amsterfrom studying the nervous sys- dam, in which he discovered an array tem and brain to investigating of abnormal bacteria that characterize gastrointestinal medicine? Type 2 diabetes. In the more than 250 Early on in my career, I was taught that individuals diagnosed with diabetes everything that goes on in the brain that he treated in a double-blind study, stays there. But leading-edge research he was able to reverse the disease now reveals that seemingly disparate by inserting a series of fecal material organs are in close communication, transfers from healthy, lean donors regulating each other’s health. As into diabetic patients. scientific literature began supporting the notion that gut-related issues What is the most eye-opening have a huge bearing on brain health, information about the roles and specifically on brain disease, it played by gut organisms?
More than 100 trillion bacteria live in our gut. Plus, there are viruses, yeast species and protozoa. When we factor in their genetic material, it means that an astonishing 99 percent of the DNA in our body is bacterial. It’s humbling to realize they influence all manner of physiology, from our immune system to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and any number of brain degenerative disorders. They also exert influence over the expression of our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating the expression of the human genome. The latest startling discovery— which is so new that it’s not in the book—is that bacterial DNA sequences have now been found in the human genome, meaning we are partly bacterial. It reveals the most sophisticated symbiotic and intimate relationship at the deepest level imaginable. It turns the previous way of thinking about who we are upside-down. Our perceptions of the world, moods, hunger or satiety, even our metabolism, are dictated by gut bacteria, which deserve careful stewarding. They don’t deserve, for example, to be bombarded by the capricious use of antibiotics whenever we have the sniffles.
How can we reestablish good gut health? Better food choices bring about significant changes in our body’s microbiome. By incorporating prebiotic foods such as Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, garlic, leeks, onions, jicama or Mexican yam, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha tea, yogurt and kefir, individuals can reestablish good gut health that helps them gain control over inflammation, the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions. Inflammation originates in the gut. Balancing bacteria and reducing intestinal permeability, which allows substances to leak through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream, can reduce it. Visit Linda Sechrist’s website, ItsAll AboutWe.com, for the recorded interview.
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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Heal Addiction by Lisa Marshall
ings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.
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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process. “I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness. Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical 20
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and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay. “Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.” She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University. Yet the standard treatments yield lessthan-stellar success rates. Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meet-
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Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.) In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of nowneglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain. “The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DLphenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters
such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue. Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says. After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression. Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.”
Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose self-esteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics. Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons. He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober. “By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to
replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”
Beyond AA
Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its God-based approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.” Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-em-
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Complementary Healing Tools by Lisa Marshall Ear acupuncture: Since 1974, addiction specialists have used an ear acupuncture needling protocol to ease cravings, decrease anxiety and improve sleep during withdrawal. Numerous published studies in The Lancet, the Archives of Internal Medicine and others support its efficacy. More than 1,000 U.S. programs now use it, according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (AcuDetox.com). Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net). Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer. Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been used cer-
emonially for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased. Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases. “I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms. Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state. Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S. Some offshore clinics are providing it, but Mash warns that some are unscrupulous, so buyer beware. (ClearSkyIbogaine. com offers medically supervised Ibogaine therapy in Cancun, Mexico).
powerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps. “The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it. At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. But after a decade of being clean, followed by a nearrelapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.” Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success. Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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HIDDEN TREASURES Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources by John McKnight and Peter Block
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he essential promise of consumerism is that everything fulfilling or needed in life can be purchased—from happiness to healing, from love to laughter and from raising a child to caring for someone at the end of life. What was once the task of relatives and neighbors has been outsourced, costing the family its capacity to manage traditionally provided necessities. The community, which once provided an extended support system, is no longer viable, replaced by paid professionals and technology. Until the 20th century, the basic philosophy of rearing children was that they become effective grownups by connecting with productive adults and learning the community’s skills, traditions and customs from them. Youth had jobs to do: caring for the elderly and young, doing household chores and helping with food. When they became adults, they were thus equipped to care both for the next generation and for those that had cared for them. Today, the most effective communities are those in which neighborhoods and residents have reclaimed their traditional roles. The research on this point is decisive. Where there are “thick” community connections, there is positive child development. Health
improves, the environment is sustained and people are safer and have a stronger local economy. We too, can decide to shift our attention toward rebuilding the functions of our family and neighborhood. We have the gifts, structures and capacities to substitute for our habit of consumption. Here’s an example of how it works. Neighbors Naomi Alessio and Jackie Barton were talking about family challenges when Alessio noted her son Theron’s encouraging turnaround after he met Mr. Thompson, who had a metalworking shop in his garage. The old man invited him in and something clicked. Theron began to stop by every day, proudly bringing home metal pieces he’d learned to make. Alessio could see Theron change and finally stopped worrying about what he was doing after school. Barton admitted that her son Alvin was in trouble, and asked Alessio if there might be someone in the neighborhood whose skills would interest him. They decided to ask all the men in the neighborhood about their interests and skills. In three weeks, they found men that knew about juggling, barbecuing, bookkeeping, fishing, hunting, haircutting, bowling, investigating crimes, writing poems,
fixing cars, weightlifting, choral singing, teaching dogs tricks, mathematics, praying and how to play trumpet, drums and the saxophone. They discovered enough talent for all the kids in the neighborhood to tap into. Three of the men they met— Charles Wilt, Mark Sutter and Sonny Reed—joined Alessio, Barton and Thompson in finding out what the kids on the block were interested in learning. Also, why not ask the kids what they knew? They found 22 things the young people knew that might be of interest to some adults on the block. The six neighbors named themselves the Matchmakers and began to connect neighbors that shared the same interests, from gardening to job opportunities. They created a multiuse neighborhood website. Many neighbors formed a band, plus a choir led by Sarah Ensley, an elder who’d been singing all her life. Charles Dawes, a police officer, formed an intergenerational team to make the block a safe haven for everyone. Then Lenore Manse decided to write family histories with photos and persuaded neighborhood historian Jim Caldwell and her best friend, Lannie Eaton, to help. Wilt suggested that the Matchmakers welcome newcomers by giving them a copy of the block history, and then updating it with information about each new family. Three years later at the annual block party, Barton summed up the neighborhood’s accomplishment: “All the lines are broken; we’re all connected. We’re a real community now.” These local connections can give the modern family what the extended family once provided: a functioning community with a strong culture of kin, friends and neighbors. A regenerated community emerges, yielding essential qualities of a satisfying life: kindness, generosity, cooperation, forgiveness and the ability to nurture families that have reclaimed their function. Adapted from an article by John McKnight and Peter Block for YES! Magazine that appears in its anthology, Sustainable Happiness. They are co-authors of The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods (Abundant Community.com).
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Dodging Lyme Disease Preventive and Treatment Strategies That Work by Linda Sechrist
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n 1977, two Yale School of Medicine scientists identified the infected blacklegged deer tick carrying the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi as the disease-transmitting organism of Lyme disease. Since 1982, this most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the U.S. has gained notoriety, with its own resource book, Disease Update: Science, Policy & Law; research center (Columbia-Lyme.org/index.html); International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society website, ilads.org; Lyme Times print journal (LymeDisease.org); and national informational organization, the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (TBDAlliance.org). The surge of activity appears justifiable. According to scientists at the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 300,000 cases are diagnosed annually in this country alone. Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club, is a post-treatment Lyme disease patient and co-founder of LymeAid 4Kids (Tinyurl.com/LymeAid4Kids) that funds the diagnosis and treatment of uninsured children with Lyme. She disagrees with physicians that downplay late-stage cases and insist that the disease is cured with a simple round of antibiotics, as does Katina Makris, a classical homeopath from New Hamp-
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shire and host of Lyme Light Radio. After experiencing mysterious symptoms, Makris spent five years suffering from debilitating symptoms familiar to individuals with Lyme— undiagnosed, relapsing fevers, lingering fatigue, joint pain, headaches, neurological symptoms and cognitive impairment. “Then I finally began my 10-year healing journey,” she says. Her book Out of the Woods: Healing from Lyme Disease for Body, Mind, and Spirit, is a recovery memoir and resource guide for alternative medical, emotional and spiritual support. Lyme evades detection by standard blood tests for bacterial antigens and antibodies. “The ELISA [enzymelinked immuno assay] test is only accurate between two weeks and two months after the bite,” says Makris, who notes that the Western Blot test is somewhat more accurate, while the IGeneX Laboratory test is superior. She believes the best laboratories for testing are Clongen Laboratories and IGeneX Laboratory Services. Dr. Richard Horowitz has treated more than 12,000 Lyme disease patients as medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, in Hyde Park, New York. The author of Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the
Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease raises another red flag regarding detection. Testing for coinfections frequently transmitted along with Lyme is unreliable. Horowitz, who will conduct a workshop with Makris at New York’s Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, and online, from June 26 to 28, counsels that antibiotics are not effective because they don’t address all of the infecting organisms now frequently found in ticks. Stephen Harrod Buhner, of Silver City, New Mexico, an independent scholar and citizen scientist and author of Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections, says that the bacteria have jumped species and found new hosts that live in habitats formerly occupied by wild animals: “They have learned to exist in humans and are teaching each other how to resist antibiotics and more easily infect us. What they do together in the body is a great deal more complex than what they do alone, making them difficult to treat. Bartonella species utilize the immune system of whatever mammal they infect as part of their infection strategy. Any existing inflammation in the body,
Essential Oils to Repel Ticks 1 cup distilled water 2 drops geranium essential oil 2 drops Palo Santo essential oil 1 drop myrrh essential oil 4 drops grapefruit essential oil 1 drop peppermint essential oil 1 drop Thieves hand soap or castile soap Place all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake. Spritz on socks, sneakers/ hiking boots, ankles and legs at a minimum and consider other exposed skin. such as arthritis, facilitates the growth of Bartonella.” The weaker or more compromised one’s immune system, the more likely a debilitating course of illness will occur. An improved immune system can identify the outer membrane proteins of the offending bacteria and create countering antibodies in four to eight months. “Once the immune system creates the proper antibodies,
the bacteria are then eliminated fairly rapidly,” advises Buhner. Makris is grateful that she saw a nutritionist trained in functional medicine. “He worked slowly and methodically to reduce the inflammation, build up my immune system and restore my digestive, endocrine and nervous systems before killing the bacteria and opening up natural detoxification pathways to flush out the bacteria and their endotoxins. We used weekly acupuncture appointments, good nutrition and homeopathic formulas, plus various herbs, vitamins and mineral supplements,” says Makris. Ticks in high-vegetation areas wait for a passing host. To avoid these hitchhikers, wear light-colored long pants tucked into socks. A shirt should also be tucked in. Later, strip down and search hair, underarms, legs, behind the knees and ears, and in the belly button. As commercial tick repellants contain toxic ingredients, a targeted mixture of topically applied, therapeutic-grade essential oils is preferred. Linda Sechrist is the senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.
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athers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, embracing their roles of leader, nurturer and protector, and they’re reaping extraordinary benefits. According to a 2014 study published in the Academy of Management Perspectives, fathers that spend more time with their kids are both happier at home and more satisfied at work. Today, many mindful dads engaged in a natural lifestyle apply that same health consciousness to their parenting. Support Mama. Natural fathering begins during pregnancy, with an informed birth plan. “Support whatever birthing decision the woman feels will provide her the most comfort and relaxation,” advises Dr. John Douillard, an ayurvedic chiropractor and author of six books, including Perfect Health for Kids. Hold her hand, rub her back, advocate for her rights and after the birth, support her efforts to breastfeed whenever, wherever and however long she wants. “Fathers should recognize that the burden of care is clearly on the
mother for at least the first year, so her opinions and wishes deserve special consideration and respect,” says Ben Hewitt, father of two, home unschooler and author of The Nourishing Homestead. Embrace physical closeness. Bonding through nurturing touch is powerful and rewarding for father and child. A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that fathers that practiced infant massage experienced significant stress release and bonding with their offspring. Wearing a baby or toddler in a sling, wrap or carrier is another comforting way to spend time together. Co-sleeping helps foster a more natural sleep rhythm with a nocturnally hungry baby, while also offering another way to connect. “Any stress my family may have experienced during the day dissipated when we reconnected at nighttime,” Hewitt attests. “Looking back, I can’t imagine having missed out on that opportunity to be so close with my kids.” Feed healthy habits. Natural
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dads are educated about both naturopathic and Western medicine to make informed choices regarding prevention and intervention. Douillard applies the ayurvedic principle of seasonal eating in order to bolster the immune systems of his six children and clients. Cooling foods like fruits and vegetables in summer prevent overheating; warming foods like soups, nuts and meats in winter lubricate mucus membranes and facilitate fat and protein storage; light foods like leafy greens in spring detoxify the body. His experience is that when kids with robust immunity catch the occasional malady, its severity and duration are reduced, and natural herbs often provide a gentle first step toward recovery. Douillard treats colds with a spoonful of equal parts turmeric and honey mixed into a paste. “Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral herb that also helps liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract,” he says. For tummy troubles, he suggests offering kids an herbal tea of cumin, coriander or fennel. Above all, parents must exemplify good health habits. “Eat better, exercise regularly, change your diet with the local season and your kids will follow along,” says Douillard. Impart green morals. Earthconscious parents teach their children how to leave a faint ecological footprint by supporting local eco-friendly companies, reducing the presence of toxic chemicals in the home and consuming and wasting less. However, wagging a finger and imploring kids to be eco-friendly is not enough; model helpful behaviors and illustrate the implications of their choices. “Instead of saying, ‘You should recycle,’ show
kids online pictures of the giant flotillas of plastics polluting the oceans,” says Hewitt. Maintain an experiential dialogue about respecting, preserving and enjoying nature. Encourage adventure and resourcefulness. “Historically,” says Hewitt, “children learned alongside their parents and community, immersed in their environment, an arrangement that allowed them continual opportunities to prove their own resourcefulness.” All dads, like homeschoolers, will find satisfying fun in sharing problemsolving, hands-on projects with their kids, like building a debris shelter in the woods, planting a garden, or using repurposed materials to engineer something with form and function. Learning doesn’t have to be a hierarchical activity, wherein dads teach children, says Hewitt. “The opportunity to learn and explore together is powerful.” Play. Hewitt encourages dads to look for opportunities to relieve kids of their often overwhelming and scattered schedules. “It’s incredibly important for kids and adults to set aside time for free play and exploration,” he says. “Go outside with them,” says Douillard. “Make up games, goof off, run around, roll around and just be with them. It makes a world of difference in their lives.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina and blogger at Discovering Homemaking.com.
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n terms of discipline, natural fathering is neither tough nor timid, punishing nor permissive. The mindful dad is calm, connected and capable. He’s able to harness introspection and observe himself as he parents, because he focuses more on managing his own behavior than that of his kids. “Fathering is a leadership role, not a management role,” says Hal Runkel, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the bestseller ScreamFree Parenting. “If I manage myself with calmness and clarity, I can lead my children to learn to manage themselves.” Runkel says the first step is “committing to cool.” Find an anxiety- or anger-managing technique that feels natural, such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, visualization, prayer or counting beads on a bracelet, and call on that skill to maintain coolness when challenged by a child, advises Runkel. It’s a misconception that emotions need to be released or they will consume us, he says. “Emotions just are; it’s the thoughts about emotions that drive us crazy.” Learning to name, tame and befriend feelings through introspection and mindful exercises allows space for calm conversations with children to emerge. “We fathers have a special responsibility to lead with calm because we are physically imposing in children’s eyes,” he says. “The approachable dad has teachable kids, and he lets natural and logical consequences do the teaching.”
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diet is crucial for healthy sexual function in both men and women. Some foods can help, while others can hinder a man’s sexual vitality, advises Craig Cooper, of Newport Beach, California, founder of the CooperativeHealth network of men’s health websites and author of Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick Ass Life After 40. He identifies key no-nos that decrease testosterone as eating excess sugar, drinking excessive alcohol and being sedentary. Here are the best foods for increasing testosterone. Shrimp: Like fatty fish, this tiny crustacean is one of nature’s few food sources of vitamin D, which Harvard School of Public Health research confirms is linked to testosterone levels. Four ounces of shrimp contain 162 IU (international units), about 40 percent of recommended daily intake. Oysters, red meat and pumpkin seeds: All of these are rich sources of zinc, which Cooper notes has a direct link to higher testosterone levels. He cautions, however, that too much zinc can cause its absorption to diminish. Men need 11 milligrams (mg) of zinc a day. Oysters are considered a food of love for a reason: One shelled oys-
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any people think that bodybuilders define he-man muscles by producing huge amounts of testosterone. Not so, says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, who specializes in men’s health. “Bodybuilders consume huge amounts of protein to build muscles,” he says. “When a man’s pumping 100 to 150 grams of protein into his body every day, he will actually produce less testosterone.” For healthy testosterone levels, he recommends that a man derive a maximum of 25 percent of his daily calories from protein.
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ter contains 12.8 mg of zinc. Pumpkin seeds are zinc powerhouses with 7 mg in 3.5 ounces. By comparison, 3 ounces of beef liver or dark chicken meat deliver 4.3 mg and 2.4 mg, respectively. Lean, grass-fed beef, tuna and nuts: These are high-quality sources of omega-3 fatty acids. “Without obtaining at least 20 percent of our daily calories from fat (no less than 15 percent) we can’t function at optimum capacity, as hormones are produced through the components of dietary fats, including the sex hormones like testosterone,” advises Virginia Beach, Virginia, Registered Dietitian Jim White, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “A diet high in carbohydrates and too much dietary fat—more than 35 percent—will cause a gain in body fat, which can decrease testosterone levels. Balance is the key.” Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage: Cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of indole-3-carbinol, which helps both balance testosterone and estrogen, and neutralize excess estrogen in men and women, says Occhiogrosso. Yes, men have estrogen, too, just less than women, and too much blocks testosterone production. Red grapes: This whole food is a good source of resveratrol and proanythocyanidin, which block harmful estrogen production, says White. Excess estrogen production spurred by eating foods like soy and flax and the growth hormones contained in big agriculture’s meat and dairy products lowers testosterone production in men. Strawberries: Due to their cortisol-lowering vitamin C, all berries help reduce stress, including when hormones are released during a heavy workout that can hamper testosterone production. One study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine confirms that more cortisol equals less testosterone; another in the World Journal of Men’s Health shows that high cortisol lowers sex drive and results in delayed ejaculation. Plus, two Brazilian studies showed animals with the highest vitamin C intake had the highest sperm counts among study subjects. Another good cortisol fighter is the allicin in garlic.
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Pomegranates: Occhiogrosso likes pomegranates for building testosterone levels. An impressive study from the International Journal of Impotence Research showed that the performance of 47 percent of the impotent male study participants improved after consuming a daily glass of pomegranate juice for four weeks. “Food is always the first choice when I’m treating men with testosterone and fertility issues,” says Occhiogrosso. “It’s often effective without the dangers of testosterone injections.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous health books, including Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
estosterone declines in males at a rate of 1.6 percent per year, starting at age 30. The good news is that in addition to diet changes, a man may be able to increase his testosterone levels with herbs and nutrient support. Many supplements can increase testosterone production in the body: • Zinc is used by the pituitary gland to release a hormone that stimulates the testes to produce testosterone. • Horny goat weed includes glycosides that bolster testosterone production. Additionally, by blocking calcium channels, it causes vasodilatation and enhances erections. • Stinging nettle root renders additional testosterone by preventing conversion to estrogen, the primary female hormone. Trudy Pieper is a naturopathic doctor, founder of Phoenix Wellness Center, and author of the book Prevention is the Cure for Cancer. For more information, call 740-616-9949 or visit PhoenixWellness4U.com. See ad, page 45.
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Experience the Tiny House Movement While on Vacation Mini-Dwellings Provide a Trip to Remember by Avery Mack
Tiny vacation cottages offer a simple, cozy setting for taking time off together and spell crazy fun—a huge improvement over sterile motel rooms.
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ost of us are oriented to a typical American house averaging 2,300 square feet, making it a childlike hoot to step into the petite footprint of a tiny house one-tenth the size. Vacation rentals of “tinies” are available nationwide in all shapes and styles—including treetop aeries. Tree houses range from rustic to luxurious. Marti MacGibbon and her husband, Chris Fitzhugh, spent a romantic weekend at the Out ‘n’ About Treehouse Resort, in Cave Junction,
Oregon. “The Peacock Perch is a favorite,” says MacGibbon. “It also helps me overcome my fear of heights.” In Hawaii, Skye Peterson built a tree house from recycled materials in five native ohia trees outside Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The ecofriendly, solar-powered, passive-energy vacation home enchants guests with firelight at night and breakfast in the morning. For those that prefer ground-level vacationing, glamorous camping, or glamping, offers an outdoor experience
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ats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another aspect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which outdoor adventures naturally deliver. “Leash walking’s a great way for cats to get fresh air, exercise and explore,” says Utica, New York, Veterinarian Debra M. Eldredge, author of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook. Kitty’s senses are activated in such expanded horizons. For trips outside the yard, Eldredge advises, “Choose your places and times; you don’t want to mingle with joggers and skateboarders.” Cats have definite preferences. “Jagger walks around the block with my husband, Rob,” says Anna Easteden, an actress in Los Angeles. Jagger has no problems with dogs he meets, but not all cats are so tolerant. “Star walks only in the yard, companioned by Fuzzy and Boots.” All four are microchipped in case of an escape. Carrie Aulenbacher, of Erie, Pennsylvania, author of The Early Bird Café, first got her cat Daisy used to a harness indoors before venturing outside. “Now he runs to the door and meows to go out,” she says. Daisy’s been hiking for 10 years. View some of his adventures at Tinyurl.com/ DaisyTheHikingCat. Boston insurance underwriting assistant, cat blogger and artist Koshka Koh routinely walks her Abyssinian therapy cat, Jake. “We can’t hurry. People ask questions and want to pet him. They say, ‘I wish my cat could do that.’”
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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men. Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males. However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes. Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.” Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”
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Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.” He encourages students to challenge themselves without being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. 34
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Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.” Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.” Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss. Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”
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As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type A aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in
yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls. After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward. After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.” Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you
want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”
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Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.” Walrabenstein recommends that first-timers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits. “Remember that yoga is supposed to
Yoga Helps Vets Heal by Meredith Montgomery
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ccording to the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, an essential aspect of recovering from trauma is learning ways to calm down, or self-regulate. As suicide, divorce, domestic violence, drug abuse, homelessness and violent behavior continue to plague veterans and members of the military, yoga is being regarded as a promising treatment or adjunctive therapy for addressing symptoms associated with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Numerous studies indicate that veterans that practice yoga (including postures, breath work, guided visualization and affirmation) can better cope with PTSD and other emotional challenges, and realize enhanced physical and mental stability. Former war correspondent Bhava Ram founded Warriors for Healing (W4H). Launched online and through trained teachers this year, “We want to spread the word that yoga sci-
ence is proven to be extremely effective for coping with PTSD and life-based trauma,” he says. The intention is to help people unlock their inherent power to heal, and to assist in a journey of self-empowerment as they establish new lives. W4H and its foundation partners provide resources for veterans and their families to implement yoga’s transformational lifestyle practices, including nutrition, philosophy, breath work and postures. Studies from leading institutions including the University of California, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have shown that these practices can change the organism that is us down to the level of our genomes. “We’re not stuck where we are,” says Ram. “My own history illustrates this, and I’ve seen many others heal from remarkable challenges.” Bootstrap, an online yoga system
serve you in enabling your best life possible. If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physically-oriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.” Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move. Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
specific to the challenges of military duty-related stress, has distributed 70,000 yoga sessions to troops and veterans and their families since 2013. Designed to fill the many gaps left by traditional treatment strategies, it’s tailored to empower users to manage stressors and stressful episodes in a productive and ongoing way. Founder Eric Walrabenstein, a former U.S. Army infantry officer, notes that the program is curriculum-driven. Beyond breath and body postures, its 10-week structure makes it accessible to those that wouldn’t necessarily step into a studio. “The multimedia program has been clinically proven to derail chronic stress caused by military service in less than one hour per day,” he says. Bootstrap is presented as a stressmanagement program that just happens to use yoga techniques. “We did this because many men tend to selfselect themselves out of the practice,” he says. “We wanted to avoid that as well as the idea that yoga is primarily about postures, when that’s only a small fraction of what the practice is.” Visit WarriorsForHealing.org and BootstrapUSA.com.
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Local Yoga Programs Cater to Men, Veterans by Susan Post
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en are shattering the illusion that yoga is just for women, one warrior pose at a time. As demonstrated by an increase in male teachers and students, and the arrival of dude-centric Broga, it is clear that more men are hitting the mat. Yoga for Veterans
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“Men are coming to yoga because it works,” says Yoga on High founder Marcia Miller. Many men see the women in their lives reaping the benefits of the practice and want to be a part of that community. The presence of men in Yoga on High’s classes has slowly been increasing over the last 10 years. “We love to see men in class,” she says. Men are participating as both teachers and students. The studio already has some popular male teachers, plus two more in training. With backgrounds in weightlifting, the new yogis will hopefully open the door for an untapped audience of males in the weightlifting and athletic communities. As yoga continues to become deeply embedded in everyday culture, more men are turning to the practice for various reasons. “A lot of men come with the women in their lives,” Miller says. “That’s a great thing to do as a couple.” Yoga on High is also seeing a crowd of active baby boomers that cannot quite keep up like they used to, but want to stay fit. A class especially for male athletes attracts yet another crowd. For more information, visit YogaOnHigh.com.
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“The main goal [of Broga] is to bring yoga to more men, or vice versa,” says Instructor Christopher Haverlock. Classes are held every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Broga removes some of the barriers that might keep men from class, although Haverlock notes that the movement is not trying to say these things are negative. Spiritual language and Sanskrit is replaced with cues that are more direct. The Vinyasa-style practice is done in a linear fashion with poses that are more accessible to men, since males tend to be less flexible than females. “There’s a hyper emphasis on the breath,” Haverlock adds. “We really coach the men through breathing and how to feel in a pose.” By incorporating other exercises like squats and pushups, “Men really feel like they’ve worked out,” Haverlock says. From young to old, the class sees men of all ages with several who are new to the practice. They try it out and tell a buddy and, “It’s taking off because it’s working,” Haverlock says. For more information, visit YMCAColumbus.org. 36
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Research has shown yoga to be a great outlet for veterans to work through symptoms of PTSD. Yoga on High, by extension of their Yoga on High Foundation, offers classes for veterans that are also part of a Volunteers of America program targeting vets who are homeless or have addiction issues. For more information, visit YogaOn HighFoundation.org.
Other local studios also offer classes specially designed for veterans. Restoring Light Yoga and Yoga Therapy, LLC - Newark RestoringLightYoga.com Be Yoga and Wellness Upper Arlington BeYogaColumbus.com Several national organizations also coordinate training for individuals interested in providing yoga for veterans, plus contact information for certified teachers in the surrounding area. YogaForVets.org/resources YogaWarriors.com WarriorsAtEase.org 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.
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Group Hypnotherapy to Stop Emotional Eating – 4-5:15pm. Help stop emotional eating during this group hypnosis session. Lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle by breaking the grip of this behavior pattern at the level where it became established, in the unconscious mind. This group session is good for beginners who are curious about hypnotherapy. $45 per person. Please RSVP. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Cooking Class: Vegan Soul Food – 6-8pm. Learn how to prepare ancestral, flavor-intensive recipes that heal the mind, body, and spirit. Includes wine pairings. Demonstration and tasting led by Ruby White, Jazzy Greens. $35/members, $40/ non-members. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad Street, Columbus. 614-715-8000. FPConservatory.org Making Aroma-Therapeutic Meditation Beads with Rev. Melody Lynn Jenkins – 6-8pm. Choose from thousands of beads and gemstones to make a unique set of aroma-therapeutic meditation beads. Making meditation beads not only enhances spiritual creativity, it also ensures that the beads will be saturated with personalized energy and intention. Everything needed to make a set of meditation beads will be provided. $15. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 12-Strand DNA Activation and Psychic Messages – 7-8:15pm. Join Master Meditation Instructor/ Reiki Master Sheri Mollica-Rathburn for a guided visualization utilizing color, sacred Solfeggio frequencies and music to release unneeded energies and awaken super powers and life purpose. $25. Please RSVP. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com. Jason Crandell: Moving Your Practice Forward – (All Weekend). Times vary, see website for details. Join Yoga on High for a weekend of Power, Precision and Mindfulness with Jason Crandell. Freshen up any yoga practice by tackling new challenges and recommitting to periods of stillness. Immersion moves every practice forward through intelligently-sequenced Vinyasa flow and seated meditation. Come for all five workshops or choose the most convenient. The Yoga on High Teacher Training Institute, 1020 Dennison Ave. Suite 201, Columbus. YogaOnHigh.com.
levels. $65. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com. Yoga for Cyclists with Alissa Jackson and Sabrina Terry – 2-4pm. Join teachers Sabrina Terry and Alissa Jackson to maximize enjoyment and efficiency in the saddle this season. This two-hour workshop covers yoga postures for strength building and flexibility, as well as specialized breathing practices and optimal recovery techniques to help all cyclists operate comfortably and enhance performance. Yoga for Cyclists is useful to all levels of biking experience, from recreational to seasoned. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 The Natural Breath and Intro to Pranayama with Linda Oshins – 9am-5:30pm. Prana is life force energy, and pranayama is the collection of yoga breath practices that address it. In this basic introduction to the natural breath, common dysfunctional breathing patterns and beginning pranayama practices, learn the anatomy of the breathing muscles, basic seated and supine postures for pranayama, abdominal vs. diaphragmatic breathing, engaging the bandhas and various preparatory morning practices that assist in establishing a pranayama practice. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Get Your Hum On: Kundalini and Community Acupuncture – 10:30am-1pm. Engage body, mind and spirit with a potent Kundalini class, then seal the transformation with a balancing acupuncture treatment. This event is held the first Sunday of every month. $30/both, $12/Kundalini only. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Road, Delaware. 812-219-2339. Deep Meditation and Chakra Balancing – 12-1pm. This group session, led by Certified Meditation Instructor and Reiki Master Sheri Mollica-Rathburn, starts with deeply healing and cleansing breathing techniques for the chakras, then delivers a visual journey through the chakras
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Cooking Class: Energy Bars, Granola and Trail Mix – 10am-2pm. Get ready for the next hike by making healthy, protein-packed energy bars, granola and trail mix. Save money, while cutting calories and processed sugar, with this hands-on course. Bring the snacks with on an optional walk in the park after class. $30/members, $35/ non-members. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad Street, Columbus. 614-715-8000. FPConservatory.org. Cedar Medicine I – 1-4pm. Learn more about indigenous medicine and Shamanism, and develop a connection to Native American ancestry with a spiritual journey and healing practice with Donna Alena Hrabcakova, MA, ATR, NNTT. This workshop will enrich any spiritual journey on several
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. (Weekly series: 6/9-7/28) Practice and refine yoga postures with awareness of correct alignment and precise movement. This therapeutic class trains the mind to remain focused and composed. All levels welcome. Led by Bonnie Finneran, a 200-hour registered yoga instructor. Register online or drop in. $68/members, $75/non-members, or $15 per class. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad Street, Columbus. 614715-8000. FPConservatory.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Teacher Training Info Session with Jasmine Grace – 6-7pm.Yoga on High offers teacher training for beginning and advanced teachers. The Basic Teacher Training is a comprehensive 10-month curriculum leading to yoga teacher certification and registration through Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level. The Advanced Teacher Training Program certifies instructors to teach intermediate and advanced students and/or students with special needs. Meet us and some of our graduates, tour the Center, and discuss the program. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. From Pain to Progress – 7:15-8:30pm. Discover a powerful body-centered way to turn pain into peace, stress into strength, and unleash a new depth of vitality and well-being with Dr.Matthew Howe, DC. Free. 571 High St, Ste 2, Worthington. 614-396-6945. Live@WellnessOutLoud.com. WellnessOutLoud.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Cooking Class: Farmers’ Market Finds – The Unusual Suspects – 6-8pm. Become familiar with unusual produce currently in season at farmers’ markets. Taste dishes using strange vegetables
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and heirloom fruits, and learn techniques to keep produce from going to waste. Demonstration and tasting led by Chef Jim Yue. $30/members, $35/ non-members. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad Street, Columbus. 614-715-8000. FPConservatory.org. Backyard Food Growing (Series) – 6:30-8pm. A family of four can grow their entire food needs on less than one-third of an acre. Join us as we demystify and simplify succession planting to grow fresh, local produce all year long. Become comfortable with all aspects of backyard food growing in this 3-part class. $25 each class. City Folks Farm Shop, 4760 N High, Columbus. 614946-5553. CopiaOhio.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Usui Reiki I with Linda Haley, RMT – 9am5pm. (Series: 6/13, 6/14). Relieve headaches, aching muscles, develop intuitive abilities, clarify and realize goals and discover peace with easy, hands-on Reiki techniques. Feel energy and see its immediate impact on others by working on those nearby. The ethics and delivery of a successful session will be addressed in detail. Vegetarian lunches served both days. $250. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net. Farm Fresh 5K: To Feed the Hungry – 9am12pm. Run or walk Columbus’s only trail 5K to feed the hungry. Proceeds from the Farm Fresh 5K benefit Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, which donates thousands of pounds of its healthy produce to local food pantries. $30/adults, $15/children 12 and under. Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. 987 N Waggoner Rd, Blacklick. 614-866-4302. ShepherdsCorner.org. Emotional Detox – 3-6pm. Join Sheri MollicaRathburn, a Certified Meditation Instructor, Reiki Master and Energy Guide, for this workshop designed to help eliminate negativity and emotional blockages within in order to finally move forward and live more authentically and peacefully. $45. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Intro to Sequencing Vinyasa with Michele Vinbury and Jasmine Grace – 9am-4pm. Great teachers know how to sequence and pace a class so that students’ bodies open willingly and deeply, while gaining strength and stability. This workshop examines sequencing from various points of view: anatomically, energetically and systematically. Create sequences that prepare the body for different poses or balance the body in specific ways. The Yoga on High Teacher Training Institute, 1020 Dennison Ave. Suite 201, Columbus. YogaOnHigh.com. Om2Teach Meditation Teacher Certification Open House – 11am-12:30pm. This certification program is a ground-breaking and fully immersive instructor training course that will help develop a personalized meditation practice and teach many modalities of meditation like mindfulness. Perfect for counselors, life coaches and teachers. Learn the power of combining meditation techniques for healing and helping. Please RSVP. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.
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MONDAY, JUNE 15 Urban Zen Open House with Marcia Miller – 6-7pm. Join us for information about our Urban Zen accelerated program, reducing what is normally a 12-month training to 12 days of trainings plus a clinical rotation. The UZIT training teaches an integrative approach to address the classic symptoms of illness: pain, anxiety, nausea, insomnia, constipation and exhaustion. The Yoga on High Teacher Training Institute, 1020 Dennison Ave. Suite 201, Columbus. YogaOnHigh.com. Free Reiki Clinic with Kelly Bisson, Reiki Master – 6-8pm. This seminar is perfect for those who have yet to try Reiki, or are familiar with its many healthful benefits but are short of funds for a full treatment. Each person receives 15-20 minutes of healing Reiki energy during our Free Reiki Clinic. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net. The Empowered Empath – 7-9pm. Being tuned in to sensory information and empathic to others’ feelings is an asset, but it can be very difficult to deal with. Learn exactly what an empath is, how to protect this energy, and become empowered by instead of overpowered by this sensitivity. $45. Please RSVP Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Zen Art Exhibition – 6:30-8:30pm. Alicia Falcone introduces her exotic fine art collection of Zen paintings for the first time in Columbus. The artist blends her expertise in modern interior design with the principles of Feng Shui and the beauty of Chinese calligraphy. Free. 801 Polaris Pkwy, Clubhouse, Columbus. 614-516-0050. AFPrivateCollection.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Reiki Level 2 Training and Attunement Weekend with Bernadette McKnight – (Series: 6/19, 6/20). This class, available to anyone with Level 1 training, covers Level 2 attunement and the meaning and application of three Reiki symbols that allow healing across time and distance. The Yoga on High Teacher Training Institute, 1020 Dennison Ave. Suite 201, Columbus. YogaOnHigh.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Yoga Hike with Michele Vinbury – 9am-1pm. This outdoor adventure infuses a fun (and sometimes messy) yoga class into nature with grass, dirt, sky and trees. Our 4.5-mile hike begins creek side at Clear Creek Metro Park and winds through meadows and more. Step away from the mat and experience the textures, colors, sights and energy of the outdoors. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Bitters Make It Better – 1-2pm. The taste of bitter is often overlooked due to an abundance of sweet and salty foods. Join us as we discuss how “bitters make it better” for both the digestive system and our overall well-being. After sampling some examples of bitters, we will discuss how to make them at home. $20/RDR, $25/SR. The Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-3424380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Oasis of the Heart Open House – 1-3pm. Join us as we celebrate our recent move from Powell to a
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SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Your Illuminated Mind: An Exploration with Kundalini Yoga – 5-7:45pm. Join us on the Summer Solstice, the day with the most light of the entire year, and illuminate the consciousness through exploration and transformation. Pre-registration recommended, space is limited. $30/pre-register, $35/door. The All Life Center for Integrative Well Being, 123 Hyatts Road, Delaware. 812-219-2339. JNielsenFarrell@gmail.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 22 Breema and The Nine Principles of Harmony: With Dave Pratt – 6:30-8pm. Experience a tangible sense of wholeness and aliveness. Learn how to revitalize while exploring Breema’s universal principles. $15. Live Happier Loft, 939 West Third Ave, Columbus. 330-473-0402. Dave@ TrueNatureRetreat.com. TrueNatureRetreat.com. Tai Chi: Beginner I – 6:30-8pm. (Weekly series: 6/22-7/27) Learn the first half of this ancient Chinese art that incorporates slow, natural movements and breath work. Suitable for all levels of fitness. Taught by certified instructors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society. $68/members, $75/non-members. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad Street, Columbus. 614-7158000. FPConservatory.org Tai Chi: Beginner II – 6:30-8pm. (Weekly series: 6/22-7/27) Learn the second half of this ancient Chinese art that incorporates slow, natural movements and breath work. Suitable for all levels of fitness. Completion of at least one, six-week Beginner I series is required. Taught by certified instructors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society. $68/members, $75/non-members. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad Street, Columbus. 614-715-8000. FPConservatory.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Herb Walks – 5:30-6:30pm. Beneficial herbs and plants are all around us, often overlooked simply as “weeds.” Join us for a walk in and around the Parks of Gahanna. Discover what might be growing in the backyard! We will also discuss proper wildcrafting etiquette. Come in comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. $5/RDR, $7/SR. The Ohio
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Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Heal Local Book Launch and Signing – 6:308:30pm. Local author Dawn Combs celebrates the launch of her newest book, Heal Local. Experience how “food as medicine” is made right here in Ohio. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heal-localbook-launch-and-signing-tickets-17024263029. Free. The Seasoned Farmhouse, 3674 N High St, Columbus. 614-354-5163. MockingbirdMeadows.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Summer Psychic and Wellness Fair –1-5pm. Psychics and intuitives offer numerology reports, astrology, Shamanic readings and runic tarot. Also enjoy Reiki, massage, tuning forks, reflexology, craniosacral therapy or receive a Zyto bioscan. Browse a 20 percent off sale on everything in the gift shop. Psychics and wellness practitioners provide 20-minute sessions for $20. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net. Turning a New Leaf: Herbal Papermaking – 1-2pm. In this class we combine a passion for hands-on crafting with a love of all things herbal, as we explore adding dried flowers, leaves and stems to make unique kinds of paper. Each participant will take home a handmade sheet to use. Papermaking involves water, so be prepared to get a little wet. Class size limited to ten. Preregistration required. $20/RDR, $25/SR. The Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Complete Animal Reiki with Terri Vrbancic, Reiki Master – 9am-5pm. Open to those who have completed Reiki I or are already trained in
Reiki, Complete Animal Reiki is an energetic connection specially adapted to pets and other animals, offering targeted pain and stress reduction techniques through light touch. Designed for anyone who wishes to energetically enhance their animal companions’ lives. $150. Class limited to six. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net. Summer Solstice Celebration: Church of the Earth – 10:30am. Honor the relationship to Mother Earth with song and ceremony, followed by a potluck picnic outside with a “Go Green” initiative. To exhibit a “Green/Eco Friendly” product or service, call the Columbus Center for Spiritual Living to reserve a free table. Free. Masonic Temple 2436 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Columbus. 614-216-0340. Robin@SpiritualLivingColumbus. org. ColumbusCSL.org.
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Kundalini – 11:45am-1:15pm. An uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices. This yoga style incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation, and the chanting of mantras. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.
Project Peace and Calm: Veterans Healing Clinic – 10am-8pm. Try a relaxing hydrotherapy treatment or a Reiki tune-up. Connect with peace, calm, relaxation and harmony, as well as balance and release toxic emotions. RSVP for an appointment. $35/Stress-relief Hydrotherapy, $50/Veterans Reiki Tune-Up. Tilia at the All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 614-596-9626. SusanBarger.39@gmail.com. Tilia713.com.
Yin Yoga – 6-7pm. Lengthen connective tissue by releasing into each posture for three to five minutes. Open to all, but not recommended for those in the third trimester of pregnancy. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com.
monday Morning Meditation – 8:30-9am. An empowering and relaxing way to set the tone for the day or week. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com. Urban Zen with Lori Moffet –12:30-1:30pm. This class is appropriate for everyone, whether recovering from an illness or injury or simply in need of tender loving care. The modalities of Urban Zen include gentle movements, restorative yoga poses, body scans, breath practices, aromatherapy and Reiki. Each session focuses on a different symptom . (Or, Each session guides students through a different symptom.) Experience a respite from a busy day. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Yingjie Tai Chi – 6:30-8pm. This Tai Chi style blends various martial arts into a philosophy designed to develop strength, relaxation, and self-defense. Positive energy for stress relief. Grey Budha Community, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614-975-7683. GreyBudha.Weebly.com. Fascial Flow – 7-8pm. 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 Rd, Delaware. AllLifeCenter.org.
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Mid-Day Hatha Yoga – 12:15-1pm. Prep the body to handle the rest of the day centered, grounded, but stimulated and strong. Open to all levels. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com. iRest Yoga Nidra with Michele Vinbury – 7:308:15pm. iRest® Yoga Nidra is an evidence-based, ancient transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry. Release negative emotions and thought patterns, and calm the nervous system. Develop an inner sanctuary of well-being and equanimity that underlies all life circumstances. Learn how to live contentedly and free of conflict, anxiety, fear, and suffering by opening mind and body to their inherent health and wholeness. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-2914444. YogaOnHigh.com. Big Asana with Michelle Winship – 7:30-9pm. A safe space for people with larger bodies who may not have felt welcomed and honored in other movement classes. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.
wednesday Morning Meditation – 8:30-9am. An empowering and relaxing way to set the tone for the day or week. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com. Hatha Level 1/2 with Jodi Patton – 9:30-11pm. Hatha Level 1/2 with Jodi Patton is appropriate for students who have completed Yoga on High’s Hatha New Beginner Class or have equivalent introductory yoga experience. This mixed-level class allows students continue the study and practice of Hatha yoga fundamentals; students are also invited to explore more advanced poses with the comfort of modifications. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com Yingjie Taichi – 5-6pm. This tai chi style blends various martial arts into a philosophy designed to develop strength, relaxation, and self-defense. Positive energy for stress relief. Grey Budha Community, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614975-7683. GreyBudha.Weebly.com. Kundalini Yoga – 5:45-7:45pm. An all-encompassing yoga that uses pranayam (breathing techniques), yoga posture, movements, mantra, deep relaxation, and meditation. Flexibility is not required, however, and open mind is important. $15/drop-in, $12/two or more classes. Center
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for Wholeness, 4041 N High St, 614-596-6385. YogaMallett@Yahoo.com. CFWohio.org. Weight Loss Workshop – 6-7pm. Informative Workshop with Dr. Ardie Singh, introducing NutriMost All-Natural Ultimate Weight Loss System. Learn more about correcting hormone levels, clearing toxins, losing fat and restoring balance to the body. Free. Worthington Health Solutions, 55 Caren Ave, Ste 360, Worthington. 614-436-9355. 614FatLoss.com. Tai Chi – 6-7:15pm. A moving meditation done standing that centers and grounds the practitioner. Build strength and balance in the physical body while enhancing internal vital energy. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com.
thursday Gentle Flow Yoga – 9:30am. Slow energizing flow and longer holds in the postures for deep stretching. Appropriate for beginning students and those seeking a slower paced class. $12/pass, $15/ drop-in. Elite Physiques, 350 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center. 740-548-3637. ElitePhysiquesInc.com. Hatha Level 1 with Stacee Hill – 12-1pm. Appropriate if you have completed Yoga on High’s Hatha New Beginner Class or have equivalent introductory yoga experience. Continue the study and practice of Hatha yoga fundamentals. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Mid-Day Hatha Yoga – 12:15-1pm. Prep the body to handle the rest of the day centered, grounded, but stimulated and strong. Open to all levels. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com. Pilates with Lee Kelly – 4-5:00pm. Certified Pilates instructor Lee Kelly has taught movement and mind/body education for over 20 years. Students learn how to safely execute the basic Pilates Method in a way that builds strength and stamina while emphasizing proper form and technique. His teachings can be incorporated into a yoga practice. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Anxiety and Depression Group – 4-5:30pm. Small group to provide support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, PTSD, or bipolar disorder. Individual must be screened through a brief phone interview before attending group. $30-$40/session. Dr. Schulz, 4230 Tuller Rd, Suite 201, Dublin. 614-766-0379. GSchulz@Columbus.rr.com. EMAPDrSchulz.com.
friday Core Play – 12:15-1pm. Explore gravity, stability balls, BOSUs, and foam rollers for better adaptability and resiliency of core functioning. Drop-ins welcome. $20. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 614-314-7253. AllLifeCenter.org.
saturday Free Meditation with Jasmine Grace – 8-8:20am. Join Jasmine Grace for a pre-practice meditation. A
short, but complete meditation practice. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Fundamentals of Yoga – 9-10:15am. An introduction to all things yoga, from class etiquette to breathing and relaxation techniques. Mats are available to borrow. $15. Room to Breathe Yoga, 6260 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville. 614-378-4778. TheOutdoorYogi@Gmail.com. AmylyBrook.com. Guided Meditation – 10-11am. Relax the mind and be guided and learn to meditate to overcome stress, anxiety, and gain clarity. Beginner-level class. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.
Hatha Beginner Drop-In with Mary Ellen Bibyk – 10:30-11:45am. Class assumes no prior yoga experience and covers basic breath work and yoga postures. Simple stretches and deep relaxation are included each week. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Flow Vinyasa Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. This class features warming flows and strength building holds while emphasizing alignment and offering modifications as well as variations for those who are more advanced. $15. Room to Breathe Yoga, 6260 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville. 614-378-4778. TheOutdoorYogi@Gmail.com. AmylyBrook.com. Vedic Meditation – 11:30am-12:30pm. Achieve a profound state of restfulness, demonstrated to be
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tuesday Pearl Market – 10:30am-2pm. A unique urban market, delivering a merchant mix reflective of the rich cultural diversity of Central Ohio, including a wide array of locally-grown produce, hand-crafted merchandise and delicious food. 19 N Pearl St, Columbus. 614-645-5061. DowntownColumbus. com/Home/What-S-Happening/PearlMarket.
Kid’s Yoga with Colleen Leonardi – 2-3pm. In this class, kids learn fun, safe and gentle ways to be physically active and enhance well-being. Students will learn about body awareness, breath control and relaxation techniques that may help increase concentration. Parents must be on-site during class. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.
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Reynoldsburg Farmers’ Market – STARTS June HTH Farm Market – See website for day- 18. 3-6pm. 1520 Davidson Dr, Reynoldsburg. specific hours. Fresh seasonal produce, plants 614-322-6839. Facebook.com/Reynoldsburgand mulch, locally-raised beef and chicken, plus FarmersMarket. specialty items such as brown eggs, jams, jellies, Bexley Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Where farms Amish cheese and pies. 2340 W Dublin-Granville meet Main Street. Local produce, meats and cheesRd, Linworth. 614-266-9377. FarmersMarketCo- es, children’s events, live music, food trucks. 2111 E Main St., Bexley. BexleyFarmersMarket.com. lumbus.com. Summit Ridge Farm Market – CLOSED on Mondays. See website for day-specific hours. Fresh produce, local honey, Amish baked goods, brown eggs, jams, jerky and more.14282 National Rd SW, Reynoldsburg. 614-864-4040. SummitRidgeFarmMarket.com.
three to five times deeper than sleep. Rejuvenate and restore through simple and blissful mantra meditation. The use of a peaceful flowing word is the meditation focus. Class is led by Donna Alena MA, ATR, NNTT. $10. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.
Easton Farmers Market – 4-7pm. Local musicians, children’s activities, chef demonstrations. Free food storage in the Veggie Valet while shopping or dining at Easton. 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus. EastonFarmersMarket.org. New Albany Farmers Market – STARTS June 18. 4-7pm. Over 60 vendors and 10 food trucks, artists, music and more. 200 Market Sq, New Albany. 614-390-2733. Facebook.com/NAFarmersMarket.
Grove City Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. From peaches to homemade jellies and baked goods, plus tomatoes to sweet corn on the cob. 4035 Broadway, Grove City. 614-875-9762. GCChamber.org/Farmers-Market. Union County Farmers Market – 8am-Noon. Seasonal offerings of locally grown, raised, baked and made goods. 160 E 6th St, Marysville. 937644-8530. UnionCountyFarmersMarket.com. Granville Farmers Market – 8:30am-Noon. Featuring more than 60 vendors, including local farmers, bakers and specialty food producers. 102 E Broadway, Granville. 740-334-4388. GranvilleFarmersMarket.com. Clintonville Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. A producer-only market, where everything for sale is grown or made by a local farmer or cottage food producer. 3535 N High St, Columbus. ClintonvilleFarmersMarket.org.
Olde Pickerington Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Fresh Ohio-grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods and more. 89 N Center St, Pickerington. 614-681-1440. Facebook. com/OldePickeringtonFarmersMarket.
Merion Village Farmers Market – 9am-Noon. Now in its second year of operation, this weekly community event focuses on fresh, locally grown produce, prepared foods and live jazz music. 106 E Moler St, Columbus. 614-929-5255. MerionVillageFarmersMarket.com.
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Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market – 9am-Noon. 1 S Main St, Mount Vernon. 740-397-0401. Facebook.com/MountVernonFarmersMarket
Hilliard Farm Market – 4-7pm. 5445 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard. HilliardFarmMarket.com. Pearl Market – 10:30am-2pm. A unique urban market, delivering a merchant mix reflective of the rich cultural diversity of Central Ohio, including a wide array of locally-grown produce, hand-crafted merchandise and delicious food. 19 N Pearl St, Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Columbus. 614-645-5061. DowntownColumbus. Locally produced fruits, veggies, herbs, breads, com/Home/What-S-Happening/PearlMarket. pork, beef, flowers and dairy, plus specialty products such as jerky, organic dog food and treats, gourmet granola and soy candles. 1945 Ridgeview Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-583-5057. UAOH.net.
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Powell Chamber Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. Come support local vendors who produce homemade, home-baked, or homegrown items. 240 N Liberty St, Powell. 614-888-1090. Facebook.com/ PowellChamberFarmersMarket. Sunbury Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. Home grown and homemade products from local vendors. 39 E Granville St, Sunbury. 740-965-2860. Facebook.com/SunburyFarmersMarket. C.W. Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. One of Ohio’s longest running outdoor markets. 36 S High St, Canal Winchester. 614-270-5053. TheCWFM.com. The 400 Market – OPEN June 13 and 27. 11am2pm. Unique vendors and plenty of Franklinton spirit, simultaneously offering a musical performance space, art gallery, coffee house and food truck hub. 400 W Rich St, Columbus. Facebook. com/400Market.
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ALLERGY TESTING COLUMBUS LASER ALLERGY Ginny Johnsen Rockenbaugh, RD, LD, CLT, CHHP 6797 N High St, Ste 203, Worthington 614-389-4048 GJRDWellness@aol.com BalancedWellnessAndNutrition.net
Columbus Laser Allergy’s Laser Allergy Relief Program uses the LZR7™, targeting the problem at its source – the immune system. Medications and shots only treat symptoms, so results are temporary and require continual daily, weekly or monthly doses for several years. Our program differs by painlessly and effectively identifying allergens, then re-educating the immune system to no longer react inapproriately to them. See ad, page 14.
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COUNSELING ANN L. NAUMOFF, PCC, ATR, CTT
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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 14.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH ALTERNATIVE HEALTH OASIS
Kate Dixon, Loomis Digestive Specialist, CNHP, Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Dr. Michael H. Fritz, Chiropractor, Certified Applied Kinesiologist, Certified Microscopist, Naturopathic Doctor 10223 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell 614-717-9144 Info@AlternativeHealthOasis.com AlternativeHealthOasis.com Each year statistics show that more Americans complain of digestive pain. These discomforts are commonly attributed to symptoms such as: stomachache, allergies, skin problems, depression, anxiety, immune dysfunctions and diarrhea. They may also be related to chronic pain, bloating and cramps. We believe diet and digestion play a major role in the prevention and reversal of chronic degenerative disease. We objectively test and compare against our extensive patient history survey to determine which specific enzymes and nutrients are missing from the client, and then help bring the body back into balance.
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Christina McLaughlin, Loomis Digestive Health Specialist, CNHP, EPT Practitioner Based in Centerburg 614-623-8010 ThatEnzymeLady@gmail.com In our world today, stress a leading cause of disease. Stress comes in three forms: mechanical, emotional and nutritional. Each form includes excesses and deficiencies. I am trained and certified to determine your source of stress, using a combination of objective diagnostic tools: palpation, 24-hour urinalysis, plus postural and lymphatic function exams. Urinalysis is particularly effective, as it pinpoints the biochemistry of the body and paints a clear picture of your individual health. Furthermore, I educate my clients on strategic lifestyle changes and use customized enzyme replacement therapy to relieve dietary stress, support specific organ systems, and restore normal function. Whether I am the most recent stop on your health journey, or your first curious inquiry, my passion is to restore balance in people so they can live a fulfilling life with renewed vitality. Call me for a free initial 25-minute consultation.
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We enroll new students throughout the year for feng shui certification. Our program teaches a scientific and mindful approach, incorporating brain science and teaching only remedies that are backed up by science. We offer a proven business system training that guarantees new profit centers for your holistic practice. We are a Certified Gold School with the International Feng Shui Guild. Private feng shui consultations are available for residential and businesses. Continuing education courses can be customized for your industry. If you are not inclined to enroll in full certification, we offer a personal feng shui coaching course to apply to your own life. See ad, page 8.
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LEAVES OF LIFE - INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS CENTER
Patty Shipley, Naturopath, RN Deanna Osborn, DO, Family Practice Francie Silverman, MS in Nutrition Bob Wood, RPh, Hormone Specialist 7720 Rivers Edge Dr, Ste 121, Columbus 614-888-4372 Info@LeavesOfLife.com LeavesOfLife.com To help determine the underlying cause(s) of illness, all Leaves of Life practitioners utilize multiple assessment tools, including blood, urine and saliva tests, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, plus indepth surveys of a patient’s symptoms and family medical history. We then focus on natural ways to eradicate the cause(s), rather than just suppressing the symptoms. See ad, page 37.
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Wes Miller, Sales Manager 106 E Moler St, Columbus 614-929-5255 Service@TYFineFurniture.com TYFineFurniture.com We custom design and hand produce all our unique commercial and home décor pieces from naturally fallen timber, applying water or milk-based glues and a proprietary organic wood finish. Our furniture is heirloom quality and guaranteed for life. We also sell a handpicked selection of Ohio-made organic mattresses, to help reduce harmful chemical exposure in your home. See ad, page 22.
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Geri Sue Sandor, Chaos to Bliss Guide Based in Westerville 513-907-1733 GS@ConnectToCalm.Com ConnectToCalm.com Meetme.so/ConnectToCalm 75 to 95 percent of all visits to the doctor are due to stress, according to WebMD. When we learn to manage our stress, we are able to live a calmer, healthier, happier life. Chaos is all around us, and most of it we create ourselves without even realizing it! Learning to make time for yourself, be in the present moment, silence the inner critic, laugh, let go and manage the chaos helps unlock hidden energy and allows your authentic self to emerge, manifesting the life you truly desire. Using a holistic approach, I offer private coaching and workshops.
HYPNOTHERAPY INTEGRATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY
TD Hickerson, Hypnotherapist 77 E Wilson Bridge Rd #200, Worthington 614-304-1061 Info@Integrative-Hypnotherapy.com Integrative-Hypnotherapy.com What is the one “thing” that keeps you from being a better, happier, more relaxed version of yourself? That is what we work on. When people have tried everything else, they try hypnosis, and it works. Skip to the solution and see for yourself. Schedule your free phone consultation today at Integrative-Hypnotherapy. com/schedule. p.s. Is your “thing” on the list? Go to tinyurl.com/155ways and find out. See ad, page 13.
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LIFE COACH SAMSARA SPIRITUAL WELLNESS CENTER
Sonia Yakhmi, MA 9777 Fairway Dr, Ste G, Powell 614-561-2099 Sonia@SamsaraSWC.com SamsaraSWC.com In the world today, we get busy merely surviving, trying to make it through each day. We often do not take the time to check in with ourselves. We then lose sight of who we are, our values and our goals. This can leave us feeling unfulfilled and unhappy. My sessions are designed to help provide you a meaningful and rewarding life. Ready to make a change? It’s your life, let’s get the ball rolling! Sign up for your free Values Assessment on the above website. I use this assessment tool as part of my self-development coaching process to first help people understand what is important to them, so I can then help them develop their goals. Check out my coaching packages, too! See ad, page 30.
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Lora Lucinda Andersen, CPC, ELI-MP Based in Delaware, at All Life Center 740-804-6881 YourSexyLifeCoach@gmail.com YourSexyLifeCoach.com Imagine your life free from fear, procrastination, worry, selfdoubt, and self-sabotage, and instead filled with love, passion, c o n f i d e n c e , c l a r i t y, p l u s authentic and full selfexpression. Lora is a Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner, specializing in core energy coaching. She will work with you to release the negative energy blocks and limiting beliefs that are holding you back, and raise your average resonating level of energy so that you can experience success. Lora provides confidential coaching in person, over the phone and via Skype to individuals and couples regarding self-empowerment, life and career transitions, life purpose, communication, relationships, sex and intimacy, divorce, an empty nest and more! Retreats, workshops, meetup groups and group coaching are available. See ad, page 15.
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Diane Fisher, LMT, NMT, Program Coordinator 308 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon 740-393-2933 Massage_Therapy@KnoxCC.org AdultEdKCCC.org Whether you are interested in a career in massage therapy, or prefer to receive a massage from one of our qualified students, we are here for you. Founded in 1999, KCCC Massage offers small classes with individualized instruction and hands-on experience. Our 817hour program focuses on three areas: therapeutic massage, anatomy and physiology, and professional development. Call today for more information about our program or student clinic. See ad, page 18.
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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 31.
NATUROPATHY PHOENIX WELLNESS CENTER Dr. Trudy Pieper, ND Dr. Allison Engelbert, ND 10 S Main St, Johnstown 740-616-9949 PhoenixWellness4U.com
Drs. Trudy and Allison are board certified and accredited by the American Naturopathic Medical Association (ANMA), the oldest and largest professional naturopathic medical organization in the U.S. Dr. Trudy is author of Prevention is the Cure for Cancer and was awarded the ANMA 2014 Higher Achievement Award. Dr. Allison is a Master Herbalist and specializes in women’s wellness.
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Jendell Duffner, Owner Based in Columbus 614-699-0011 Info@GreenScoopPet.com GreenScoopPet.com We are a unique pet waste removal company that recycles dog, cat, rabbit, and chicken waste by converting it to either EPA-approved compost or natural gas and electricity. We can accommodate any size household, community or business. We also sell compost, mulch, topsoil, firewood bundles and compostable dog waste bags, and donate a percentage of the proceeds to local charitable and environmental organizations. See ad, page 26.
"Food is medicine. We can actually change our gene expressions with the foods we eat." ~David Perlmutter
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PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING GEORGE O. SCHULZ, PH.D. 4230 Tuller Rd, Ste 201, 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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TOTAL ENERGY HEALTH Sue Marting, RMT 4238 Broadway, Grove City 614-499-2572 TotalEnergyHealth.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.”
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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 47.
Total Energy Health is a holistic healing practice that focuses on stress reduction, pain relief, and recovery from illness and injury at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. Each service is customized for the client’s maximum benefit. Benefits include increased energy, pain relief, reduced stress and a better night’s sleep. Sue Marting is a certified Reiki Master Teacher and practices Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Tapping, Access Bars, Reflexology and Raindrop Technique. See ad, page 17.
SALON/SPA 8487 Sancus Blvd, Columbus 614-985-3205 TheNaturalNailSpa.com
Incorporating the most natural products and processes for manicure, pedicure and waxing, while maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and sterilization available.
LOVE YOURSELF AND EARTH SALON AND DAY SPA Michelle Wilson Rivers, Owner 1189 River Rd, Granville 740-920-4317 • MW_Rivers@yahoo.com LoveYourselfAndEarthSalon.com
Through continuous research, we find and incorporate products and systems that are safe for all of us personally, as well as our global environment. For hair, we use an organic color system, plus products that are cruelty-free, vegan and contain no ammonia or formaldehyde. For nails, we offer a system that uses LED light instead of UV light for application, and an organic polish remover. For facials and massage, we use skin care products formulated with fruit stem cells. We offer a truly organic and uplifting experience! See ad, page 18.
VETERINARY Dr. James Carlson 454 Lazelle Rd, Columbus 614-888-2100 LPWC@LifetimePetWellness.com LifetimePetWellness.com
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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 33.
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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
YOGA GOYOGA
Four locations: New Albany, Powell, Upper Arlington, Worthington 844-469-6428 GoYogaUSA.com At GoYoga, we are regular working people with busy schedules and tight budgets, on a mission to inspire the Central Ohio community through providing convenient and affordable yoga classes, taught by compassionate and knowledgeable instructors. With over 150 programs each week, ranging from Beginners Series, workshops, and 100, 200 and 500-hour teacher training courses, we are here to provide you with a life-changing opportunity to live stronger, healthier and more mindfully. REAL YOGA FOR REAL PEOPLE! See ad, page 13.
YOGA ON HIGH
Jasmine Astra-elle Grace, 500 E-RYT 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 ads, pages 16 and 34.
The Reiki Center Natural Therapies for Body & Spirit Discover the region’s most comprehensive Natural Wellness Center, specializing in natural solutions for both you and your pet. Energy Healing: Bodywork: Animal Connection: Shamanic Services: Intuitive Services: Other:
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