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t is an exciting time to consider becoming an electric vehicle (EV) owner. Though the initial commercial push for EVs happened more than twenty years ago, as documented in the 2006 film Who Killed the Electric Car?, the financial backing and cultural impetus this time around indicates a widespread consideration of gradually making the switch away from a petroleum-based product to one that offers a decreased environmental impact. In a free market system, however, early adopters and large investors are reticent to embrace or buy into a new technology unless there are clear signs it will have longevity beyond its initial honeymoon phase. Government often plays a pivotal role in bolstering the push. If state and federal funding are provided to help subsidize nascent infrastructure and offer sales incentives, the private sector tends to follow and helps build the groundswell needed to propel the next wave. One of the initial hurdles EV manufacturers had to overcome was “range anxiety,” the realization that an EV is limited in the number of miles it can be driven before it requires a lengthy recharging session. This has reasonably been resolved, as the 2017 model year releases of the Chevrolet Bolt and Tesla Model S offer as much as 238 and 335 miles per charge, respectively. While EVs continue to become more commonplace, a new breed of fuel-efficient autos is emerging. The 2006 film mentioned above briefly touched on the concept of a hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle (FCV), though it was portrayed as unlikely to ever become a reality due to cost and infrastructure. Now, nearly 10 years later, the costs associated with developing hydrogen fuel have dramatically lowered to the point where the technology has renewed relevance. The only component missing from the equation is the widespread availability of hydrogen fueling stations, which at costs of up to $2 million to build become quickly prohibitive and usher the reintroduction of range anxiety. As they did before, in the push for EVs back in the 1990s, California leads the way in the FCV movement, operating all but three of the 34 public fueling stations for FCVs currently available in the United States. Hyundai was the first to introduce an FCV to market in 2013 with the ix35, and has plans to introduce an SUV model in 2018. Toyota currently offers the Mirai, while Honda just recently released the Clarity and is collaborating with GM on a model scheduled for release in 2020. Over a dozen additional car manufacturers are currently working on FCV models as well. The prime advantages FCVs have over their EV counterparts are range and refueling time. The key to easing consumer concern is for all parties to meet in the middle, with a concerted effort to defer cost by spreading it out across a number of sectors, both public and private. Once energy companies and government see they have as much of a stake in the system as the automakers and take action, consumers will respond in turn and play a part in the decision to embark on the path toward turning a developing technological innovation into an entirely feasible and full-blown automotive revolution, helping make a fledgling industry viable.
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newsbriefs Extreme Kleaner Mobile App Now Available
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xtreme Energy Solutions, Inc., creator of Extreme Kleaner products, has released a new mobile app designed to provide convenience and a user-friendly experience for customers. The products include a multi-purpose cleaner/degreaser and a window cleaner, both of which are nontoxic, biodegradable and made in the United States. The app allows customers to order products directly and provides easy access to the company’s social media and brand websites. Additional functionality includes a retail location finder, special coupons, discounts and promotions, as well as tips on cleaning and environmentally sustainable purchases. “With the rapid market adoption of the Extreme Kleaner product line, the next logical step was to create a mobile app for the product to enhance the customer experience. This new tool allows us to offer the customer more ease and convenience of service and it also provides a platform for us to increase customer engagement which helps foster community and build more brand loyalty,” comments Jeff Smith, communications director of Extreme Energy Solutions. The company plans to maximize the use of the app by creating several promotions, special discounts, contests and drawings for users during 2017. To download the app, visit TinyURL.com/n2urgwt for Apple devices and TinyURL.com/l6bqtek for Android devices. For more information, visit ExtremeKleaner.com. See ad, page 2.
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r. Eric Goulder, cardiologist and founder of The Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center of Central Ohio, and spouse Dr. Barbara McClatchie, dentist and founder of Complete Health Dentistry of Columbus, received the Complete Health Medicine award from BaleDoneen Method, a system developed to proactively address cardiovascular disease. The award acknowledges the couple’s business as the first and only medical center in the United States where both a cardiologist and dentist work together to provide the BaleDoneen Method. The Center will open in July of 2017. Location: 350 W Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington. For more information, call 614-328-9797 or visit haspcofcentralohio.com.
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he Barrington School will open a newly-renovated fifth location in Worthington this summer, and is currently enrolling for infants through school-age children. Consistent with the other four locations in the Barrington system, the new facility will offer an organic menu prepared by an onsite chef, low teacher-to-student ratios, daily enrichment courses such as Spanish and yoga, and an all-inclusive model providing meals, diapers, wipes, bibs and blankets at no additional cost to families. Founded in 2014, The Barrington School also operates locations in Dublin, Powell, Upper Arlington and Hilliard. Location: 600 Worthington Woods Blvd, Worthington. For more information, call 614-888-7000 or visit TheBarringtonSchool.com. See ad, page 23.
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healthtips Group Fitness Keeps Midlife Adults Youthful by Lark Witt, LMT
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n the health and wellness field, the focus is on three main age groups: children, adults and the elderly. A group of doctors from the University of Cambridge and the Institute of Public Health thinks that focusing on just these age categories does a disservice to the largest of the three, the adult population, which covers a broad range of ages from 18 to 65. With that goal in mind, Drs. Louise Lafortune, Steve Martin and Sarah Kelly set out to change how adult health and wellness is researched. They decided to focus on the midlife period, spanning the ages of 40 to 64, to see how various exercise programs such as yoga, cycling, walking and weight training affected this age group as they grew older. In March 2017, they published their findings, stating that those midlife adults who participated in organized and group fitness classes found better results over time and were less likely to suffer from age-related illnesses. Science continues to point to group fitness as a primary way to enhance quality of life. Lark Witt is a licensed massage therapist and owner of Body Wisdom Healing Group, a wellness center in Columbus. For more information, call 614-7849473 or visit BWHG.net. See ad, page 32.
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Treating Low Testosterone by Elizabeth Tuttle, MD
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s men get older, testosterone production begins to decline. The rate of decline and the age at which this starts to be a problem is quite variable. Environmental and lifestyle factors play a role in either lowering or enhancing testosterone levels. Men who stay physically active, keep their weight down and eat a healthy diet are more likely to retain good testosterone levels into old age. Obesity, a sedentary lifestyle and poor food choices will increase the likelihood that testosterone levels will decline at a faster rate and at an earlier age. Symptoms associated with low testosterone are irritability, depression, difficulty concentrating, loss of focus, weight gain, increased fat and enlarging breast tissue, decreased bone mass, inability to build muscle, loss of face and body hair, fatigue and loss of energy, decline in sexual drive, erectile dysfunction, and sleep disturbances, including sleep apnea. The evaluation for low testosterone is a simple blood test. If testosterone is low, then considerations for replacement are considered. A requisite history profile includes current illnesses, medications, diet and lifestyle, plus a broader blood panel to include blood count and chemistry, as well as a check for the presence of a prostate-specific antigen. Replacing testosterone is possible with topical treatments such as creams, gels and patches, as well as injectable testosterone or testosterone pellet implants. Oral testosterone is not deemed safe for the liver. It is important to work closely with a doctor to monitor blood levels and response to treatment, modifying the dose as needed. Elizabeth Tuttle is a medical doctor and the founder of Columbus Wellness Medicine, a functional medicine clinic in Powell. For more information, call 614-420-2063 or visit ColumbusWell nessMedicine.com.
CBD Oil Treats Neuropathy, Arthritis and Other Chronic Pain by Patty Shipley, RN
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annabidiol (CBD) is an organic compound derived from hemp, a plant in the cannabis family. CBD oil contains only trace amounts of THC, the chemical responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana. As a result, it neither produces a “high” feeling nor shows up in drug screenings unless it is taken in very high doses. In the latter case, the solution simply requires specialized drug testing to safely pass the test. CBD does not require a prescription, is not habit forming and is not associated with any dangerous side effects. CBD works by activating receptors in the endocannabinoid system (ECS), found throughout the brain, nervous system, organs, connective tissues, glands and immune cells of all vertebrates. Cannabinoid receptors are found on cell surfaces and appear to “listen”
to extracellular conditions and trigger the appropriate intracellular response, helping the body regain and maintain homeostasis, exert anti- inflammatory and analgesic effects, balance mood, fight cravings and promote relaxation, among other benefits. Numerous scientific studies suggest CBD can help with many different types of pain, such as neuropathy, fibromyalgia, arthritis (including rheumatoid), headaches, migraines and even menstrual cramps. In March 2008, Ethan Budd Russo, a doctor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Montana, found that CBD and cannabis in all forms offers significant benefits in the treatment of “difficult to manage pain.” Rudd’s report, a “meta-analysis” of multiple studies, is especially interesting because he
reports that cannabis extracts can offer significant benefits not just when ingested orally, but also when applied topically to the skin. Because CBD’s efficacy relies on the endocannabinoid system, dosing varies with each individual. The optimal dose relieves symptoms without causing lethargy, over-stimulation or a mild headache. Additionally, CBD is not approved by the FDA for any specific medical conditions, so products containing it are not regulated for purity or dosage. These issues highlight the importance of choosing a product that is verified to be free of toxic solvents or other chemicals, and to consult with someone familiar with its use. Because of its lack of serious side effects, CBD is an exciting alternative solution to the dangerous, habit-forming medications frequently administered to treat chronic pain. Patty Shipley is a registered nurse, naturopath, herbalist, and founder of Leaves of Life, an integrative healthcare practice in Columbus. For more information, call 614-888-4372 or visit LeavesOfLife.com. .
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esearch from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology, in Khartoum, Sudan, tested the efficacy of ginger, cinnamon and a combination of both in reducing root canal infections. The study tested infections associated with 50 teeth involved in root canals. They were divided into five groups. One was treated with a paste of extract of ginger, another of cinnamon, and another with both of them. The final two groups were divided into a positive control group treated with calcium hydroxide with iodoform paste, and a negative control group was left untreated. The researchers recorded the number of colony forming units (CFU) of bacteria—individual bacteria units capable of growing into a colony—before and after the treatments. The extract of ginger group showed the most effectiveness, with a reduction from 83 CFUs to 26.5, suggesting that ginger may help treat or prevent root canal infections. The cinnamon group saw their status reduced slightly, to 77.8 CFUs, and the combination caused a decrease to 49.7.
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esearchers from the University of Rhode Island, in Kingston, have studied the rapid increase in Lyme disease in the northern U.S. Only 11 cases of the disease, which annually impacts about 300,000 Americans, were reported in 2015 in Alabama, a state of approximately 5 million residents. Meanwhile, there were 491 confirmed cases in Vermont, with a population of less than 700,000. The researchers studied the life cycle, metabolism and behavior of black-legged ticks, collecting larvae from several eastern areas. They discovered that ticks live longer in cooler temperatures with higher levels of humidity, making northeastern climates ideal, because longer lives mean increased chance of contact. Southern ticks stay hidden underfoot in layers of leaves to stay cool and damp, making them less likely to find a human host than their northern counterparts, which reside on leaves and trees. “There has been a lot of research aimed at finding out what makes black-legged ticks more efficient hosts for Lyme disease in the north than in the south,” explains Roger LeBrun, an entomology professor at the University of Rhode Island and co-author of the study. “People have looked at everything from the effects of temperature on tick life cycles to the types of animals the ticks feed on. Probably all of these factors play roles, but our results suggest that evolutionary pressure to conserve moisture by staying under the leaf litter surface is a critical factor.”
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Why Lyme Inactive Lifestyle Disease Ticks Accelerates Aging Thrive in the G North
etting off the couch and just moving may help slow the aging process in women that do not lead active lifestyles. Researchers from the University of California at San Diego measured the telomere lengths of white blood cells in 1,481 women between the ages of 64 and 95. Telomere lengths are a measure of aging within genes. After adjusting for other health and lifestyle factors, the researchers found that the women with less physical activity had shorter telomere lengths than those with more active lifestyles.
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he importance of calcium for bone health in women is widely known. Now a new study suggests that a diet of foods considered low-inflammatory, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, may help reduce bone loss and fracture risk. Researchers from Ohio State University calculated the dietary inflammatory index (DII) of 160,191 participants using data from the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trials’ baseline food frequency questionnaires. Comparative DII data were then recorded three and six years later among 10,290 study participants to determine any changes in their individual scores. Results were also compared with the number of hip fractures reported annually for the subjects, along with bone mineral density levels from the subgroup. Women with lower DII scores had less bone loss in their hips after six years.
CALIFORNIA WINS CANCER LABEL CASE AGAINST MONSANTO’S ROUNDUP
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Fresno County Superior Court Judge Kristi Kapetan has ruled that the state of California will require Monsanto to place a cancer warning label on the company’s Roundup weed killer. The ruling is the first of its kind in the U.S. and comes after a branch of the World Health Organization labeled the product’s primary ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Glyphosate, an odorless and tasteless toxin, has been manufactured by Monsanto for more than 40 years and sold in more than 160 countries. Monsanto will have one year to affix the warning label to all relevant products.
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Vitamin D Helps Babies Grow Strong Bones and Muscle
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esearchers from McGill University, in Montreal, Canada, have discovered a connection between vitamin D supplementation during infancy and a healthier ratio of muscle and fat in toddlers. “We were very intrigued by the higher lean mass and the possibility that vitamin D can help infants to grow both healthy skeletons and amounts of muscle, yet less fat,” says Hope Weiler, one of the study’s authors and director of the Mary Emily Clinical Nutrition Research Unit at the university. The original 2013 study, which followed 132 infants given one of four different dosages of vitamin D daily during their first years, confirmed the connection with strong bones. The 2016 study used the same data to explore the impact of vitamin D supplementation on the toddlers’ body fat levels. The researchers found that children given more than 400 international units per day during the first year of life had an average of 450 less grams of body fat at age 3. They also found a correlation between the supplementation and lean muscle mass in the youngsters during their first three years.
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Itchy Ivy
Tips to Avoid and Treat Poison Ivy Rash Avoiding even slight contact with poisonous vines that secrete toxic oil goes far in preempting nasty blistering, skin pain and itching. If contact occurs, natural remedies can help prevent and diminish symptoms. Recognition helps. In the North and West, it’s usually a shrub; in the East, Midwest and South, a vine. Watch out for a cluster of three leaves; the color changes seasonally. For outdoor walks or hikes, maximize skin protection by wearing long-sleeved shirts, hats, rubber gloves, socks and closed-toe shoes. Also thoroughly rinse skin that may have come into contact with poison ivy in lukewarm soapy water using a washcloth or hand towel for friction as soon as possible to remove the damaging oil (video at Tinyurl.com/ Wash-Off-Poison-Ivy).
n Natural treatments found at DrAxe. com include applying apple cider vinegar or brewed and chilled black tea; their tannins and other compounds lower inflammatory reactions.
n If a rash develops, soak in cool water baths containing an oatmeal-based product like Aveeno or oatmeal soap.
n To reduce itching, GlobalHealingCenter.com suggests baking soda baths and pastes. Ditch the Itch Cream has natural ingredients such as colloidal oatmeal, oat extract, tea tree and neem oils that can provide temporary relief, according to Eartheasy.com. Applying cool paper towels may be helpful; also try witch hazel. Overthe-counter cortisone cream or even calamine lotion is a last resort.
n Lavender, peppermint, tea tree, Roman chamomile, myrrh, eucalyptus and cypress essential oils all offer anti-inflammatory and other soothing properties (recipes at NewHealthAdvisor.com/ Essential-Oils-for-Poison-Ivy.html)
n Avoid scratching as an infection may develop through opening a blister. If breathing or swallowing worsens, eyes swell or a rash develops in or near the mouth, head to an emergency room or urgent care center.
n Stay watchful; a rash sometimes doesn’t appear for 12 to 72 hours after contact (aad.org).
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Clarity for Expiration Dates on Food Many Americans have been confused by the “Sell By” labels on groceries for 40 years. Now, the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the two largest industry trade groups, are adopting voluntary standardized regulations to clarify. Instead of using up to 10 different phrases to communicate safety, they have settled on just two: “Use By”, a safety designation to indicate when perishable foods are no longer good; and “Best if Used By”, an estimate of when the manufacturer thinks the product should be consumed for peak flavor. Studies show that consumers generally believe the current labels all signal whether a product is safe to eat, and that it will still be okay well after its socalled expiration date. At the same time, prematurely tossed groceries dominate landfills and produce greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and a coalition of environmental groups have been urging the industry to clear this up. The change is scheduled to take hold in July 2018.
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Vegetarian Protein Options on the Rise Last year, the United Nations International Year of Pulses recognized dry peas, lentils and chickpeas because they are affordable, nutritious and have a low eco-footprint. New, innovative, plant-based proteins will extend the options. The Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition reported that vegetarians can save at least $750 annually over meat eaters by reducing or replacing consumption of animal products and switching to sources that adhere to higher animal welfare standards. The Impossible Burger simulates the sizzle, the smell and the juicy first bite of the real thing to rave reviews. The similar Beyond Burger is a hit at Whole Foods Markets. Tyson Foods is investing in the protein alternative company, Beyond Meat, and launching a $150 million venture capital fund to support plantbased foods. Some large German meat producers are also seeking to diversify with plant-based versions of traditional meaty favorites.
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Autonomous Autos
Driverless Cars Promise Safety and Savings Hyundai demonstrated its Ioniq autonomous, or driverless, hybrid car concept at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, demonstrating that such vehicles—equipped with sophisticated sensors, GPS and computers—could be for sale within five to seven years. Safety is paramount. Estimates for the U.S., based on a 2013 Eco Center for Transportation study, projected that if 90 percent of vehicles were autonomous, the number of driving-related deaths would plummet from an annual 32,400 to approximately 11,300. “Drivers are excited that driverless cars will offer 90 percent fewer U.S. traffic accidents, 40 percent lower insurance costs, the end of drunk driving accidents and newfound freedom for seniors and people with disabilities,” says Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association. Its 2016 report Self-Driving Vehicles: Consumer Sentiments found that nearly 75 percent of consumers surveyed like the proffered benefits. In Driverless, authors Hod Lipson and Melba Kurman highlight significant ecological benefits, including McKinsey research findings that driverless cars will yield up to 20 percent fuel savings, and a corresponding reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Their smoother driving also extends a vehicle’s life. Ford intends to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle for ride sharing in 2021, according to Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO. Companies such as Uber and Lyft already are testing driverless vehicles in pilot cities.
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Big Squeeze
Robot Parks Vehicles in China Lot A robotic, laser-guided, fully automated vehicle, manufactured by Shenzhen-based Yeefung Automation Technology Co. Ltd., has been installed in the Chinese city of Nanking. Called GETA (get a car), the robot slides under a vehicle, picks it up, and places it in a parking spot in even the tightest of spaces in about two minutes. Yeefung General Manager Wu Hao says that the company developed the robot in response to limited parking in big cities worldwide, increasing efficiency by 20 to 40 percent. China has about 172 million vehicles on the road and projects that number to increase to 250 million by 2020. Source: Reuters
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Banning Bags Is Making a Difference Governments worldwide are taking control of a pollution problem with bans on different forms of plastic, including shopping bags. The Indian state of Karnataka has completely banned the use of plastic. No wholesale dealer, retailer or trader can now use or sell plastic carrier bags, plates, cups, spoons, cling film or even microbeads. San Francisco became the first U.S. city to ban plastic shopping bags in 2007, and in 2014 it banned plastic water bottles on city properties. Since then, they have included Styrofoam and thermocol (polystyrene). Hawaii introduced a ban on single-use plastic bags in 2015. Coles Bay, Tasmania, was the first town in Australia to ban disposable plastic bags in 2003, using 350,000 fewer than in 2002. Ethiopia, France and Morocco have followed suit. It’s all part of a global movement to protect the life of oceans and other bodies of water. Take the Greenpeace Plastic Pledge at Tinyurl.com/ TakeThePlasticPledge.
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A majority of Americans feel pain on a daily basis.
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the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control in 2014 that there were an estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. suffering from substance abuse disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers in 2012. The problem is worsening. Every day, 1,000 people are treated in emergency rooms for misusing prescription opioids, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Go Natural for Effective Relief
Such statistics expose the magnitude of the problem of chronic pain. “It’s daunting, but there are many natural ways to address it that are inexpensive, effective and with what I call side benefits rather than negative side effects,” says Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum,
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ccording to the National Center for Health Statistics, 25 percent of Americans, or 76.2 million, are suffering from pain that lasts more than 24 hours at this very moment: Ouch! Lower back pain alone keeps Americans from going to work a total of 149 million days each year, costing the U.S. economy $100 to $200 billion, reports the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Other common types of chronic pain affect musculoskeletal tissues, knees, hips or the neck. Migraines and severe headaches plague 16.6 percent of adults over 18, per a National Health and Nutrition Survey. Neurological discomfort can reach as high as 12.4 percent, estimates a study from the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester,
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Minnesota. Even visceral or organ pain associated with heart disease, cancer and pelvic diseases occur in at least 20 percent of the global population, according to the International Association for the Study of Pain, in Seattle. If chronic pain is affecting you, you feel it and want relief—right now.
Watch Out for Opioids
Unfortunately, conventional medicine often has little to offer most pain patients. Even for something as pervasive as back pain, surgery and steroid injections are usually an unsatisfactory first line of defense, having mixed results at best, seconded by prescriptions for addictive opioid painkillers. Dr. Nora D. Vokov, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, told
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of Kona, Hawaii, author of the smartphone app Cures A-Z. Complementary, integrative or functional medicine, all names for a holistic approach to health care, offer a comforting wealth of gentle ways to address chronic pain, most of which the vast majority of conventional medical doctors are unaware, says Daniel Cherkin, Ph.D., senior investigator emeritus with the Group Health Research Institute, at the University of Washington, in Seattle. “Effective natural treatments include yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, lifestyle changes and exercise,” notes Cherkin. “But since they’re not in most doctors’ medical training or learned repertoire for pain relief, patients aren’t offered the opportunity to try them.”
What Helps Relieve Pain
Here are just some of the many natural and affordable forms of pain relief.
Try the Yass method: Mitchell Yass, Ph.D., of St. John’s, Florida, author of The Pain Cure Rx, is busting the myth that musculoskeletal pain is often caused by osteoarthritis. “Arthritis or joint deterioration is rarely the cause of joint pain,” says Yass. He points out that 90 percent of people over 60 have herniated discs, but no associated pain. Yass treats patients based on his observation that in up to 98 percent of the cases he sees, weak muscles are the underlying cause of joint pain, and strengthening them provides relief. He says his prescribed exercises are usually effective in days or a few weeks. “Pain is an indication of tissue in distress. For example, pain in the shoulder area is often an impingement of the bicep,” he says. His prescription is strengthening exercises using hand weights for the trapezoid, tricep and serratus anterior muscles. His book suggests a detailed self-diagnosis program and the necessary exercises to strengthen muscles and relieve joint pain (more at Tinyurl.com/YassIntroInfo).
Address underlying trauma: Osteopath Maud Nerman, of Novato, California, author of Healing Pain and Injury, has broad experience in treating neurological problems and brain injuries and often focuses on physical and emotional trauma as an underlying cause of chronic pain. She explains that the autonomic nervous system that directs unconscious body functions like breathing, digestion and heartbeat is interrupted by such trauma. “Trauma literally shocks the nervous system,” she says. “The body cannot turn off the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction, causing a firestorm of inflammation that can lead to a variety of serious diseases, overwhelming the body’s ability to manage its own healing.” Her work has showed how readjusting the body, restoring breathing and reactivating the autonomic nervous system can provide relief in short order. natural awakenings June 2017
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Consider lifestyle, diet and supplements: “Pain is like the ‘check oil’ light on a car’s dashboard. It signals that something needs attention,” says Teitelbaum, author of Pain Free 1-2-3. “If the oil light goes on, putting a Band-Aid over it or smashing it with a hammer won’t help.” Teitelbaum recommends an energy optimization approach he dubs SHINE that addresses underlying causes of chronic pain that has worked for 91 percent of the people he’s treated for fibromyalgia and muscle pain. Sleep—Eight to nine hours a night helps replenish energy and heal muscles.
Hormones—Treat hormone imbalances even if lab tests are “normal”.
Immunity—Dysfunctional immune systems and persistent infections can lead to chronic pain.
Nutrition—In Teitelbaum’s studies, optimizing nutritional support, especially B vitamins, vitamin D, ribose, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and magnesium, was helpful. A healthy, high
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protein, low sugar diet is effectively complemented by a variety of herbs and nutrients, primarily curcumin, boswellia, willow bark and fish oil, nutrients that widespread studies show stop pain better than pharmaceuticals. He’s also a strong proponent of eliminating sugar entirely because it causes inflammation.
Exercise—Daily exercise speeds the healing process and after 10 weeks following the first four SHINE steps, will increase the capacity to exercise. For migraines, Teitelbaum advocates vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Numerous studies support the effectiveness of dosages of 400 milligrams per day to prevent migraines. After just six weeks of use, a German study published in the European Journal of Neurology shows thats taking a daily riboflavin supplement cut the number of migraine days in half for participants and significantly reduced the amount of migraine medication needed.
Tap for Relief: Also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut,
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says “Tapping sends a calming signal to the amygdala in the brain, turning off the fight or flight stress response and allowing the body to heal.” The physical tapping opens up the body’s energy meridians and allows them to relax so the natural healing process can take place, Ortner explains. EFT combines tapping on specific body points while repeating appropriate affirmative statements such as: “Even though I have this [pain], I love, accept and forgive myself.” He recalls a woman that arrived at a seminar he led with a toothache that had lasted for years. Doctors had done X-rays, seen an infection and prescribed antibiotics to no good effect. He asked her if she recalled when the pain began; without hesitation, she answered, “When my mother passed away unexpectedly.” “So we started working together and the pain reduced significantly right away and eventually disappeared completely,” says Ortner. A follow-up with her dentist showed no sign of the former problem. Up to now, the EFT research is positive. One study from the Energy
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Medicine University, in Mill Valley, California, found it helped people with chronic pain (some coping with severe fatigue and fibromyalgia) feel physically and emotionally better in as little as a month; another from the Foundation for Epigenetic Medicine, in Santa Rosa, California, showed substantially reduced trauma in institutionalized abused teenagers after just one EFT session. Meditation vs. Medication: Meditation may not resolve the underlying cause of chronic pain, but research from the University of Alabama demonstrates it can interrupt pain signals to the brain. It’s at least as effective as opioid painkillers in relieving chronic pain, according to a study led by Cherkin at the University of Washington. His team’s 342 subjects that had experienced back pain weekly for at least a year were offered either eight meditation and yoga classes, eight cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions or just keeping up their own regular daily routines that did not include yoga and meditation. The results, recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, confirm what numerous other studies have reported: 44 percent experienced a “meaningful reduction” in pain
within six months of the meditation or CBT sessions, equal to results reported by people taking addictive opioid pharmaceuticals. More, the pain relief continued for up to two years, even if the subjects stopped doing actual sitting meditation. “Meditation changes the way people think about pain and how they develop skills to keep it from becoming a major focus in their lives,” observes Cherkin.
Regardless of the mechanism, experts in a holistic approach to chronic pain relief agree that encouraging self-control, self-determination and self-empowerment makes a huge difference in patients’ abilities to control pain more naturally and effectively. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
Yogic Breathing Brings Relief
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n ancient yogic breathing practice, or pranayama, is used to rebalance the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Maud Nerman strongly recommends alternate nostril breathing for those that experience chronic pain caused by physical or emotional trauma. Here’s a basic practice: n After folding the middle two fingers of the right hand down, press the right nostril closed. n Inhale to the count of four. n Hold both nostrils closed for a count of eight. n Release the right nostril and exhale to a count of eight. n Repeat on the other side. n Continue for at least three minutes, alternating sides throughout.
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Central Ohio Practitioners Offer Natural Remedies to Chronic Pain by Laurie Zinn
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hronic pain makes the simplest everyday activities feel like a Herculean effort. For those Central Ohio residents searching for pain relief who are concerned about becoming dependent on prescription drugs, there are many local practitioners offering natural pain relief options. When Trudy Pieper, ND, hears patients complain of chronic pain at the Phoenix Wellness Center, she starts with the basics: hydration and sugar. “I find nearly everyone is dehydrated. Additionally, most of the fluids consumed nowadays, such as soft drinks, tea, coffee and alcohol, act as diuretics. Without adequate water intake you cannot eliminate waste products, acidity and toxins, which can initiate
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pain and disease,” says Pieper. She recommends drinking a glass of quality water every two waking hours. This will flush out toxins and reduce pain in the joints and back. Pieper says Americans consume as much as 160 pounds of sugar per year per person, which worsens pain and inflammation, weakens the immune system, disturbs sleep and saps energy. The greatest impact is on muscle pain and general aches often found in fibromyalgia. “The most common sources of sugar are sodas and processed foods,” says Pieper. “Just by cutting consumption of soda in half will bring noticeable pain relief.” She also recommends herbal remedies for acute pain relief based on the area affected. She often recommends white willow bark, meadowsweet, kava-kava, devil’s claw, St. John’s wort, curcumin and Boswellia. Pieper says a patient of hers with chronic back pain from an injury is painfree after increasing water and taking a maintenance dose of devil’s claw daily. Dr. Ruslana Kurpita, MD and founder of Columbus Integrative Family Medicine Center, says chronic pain is very complex, and a good history is
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needed to determine the underlying cause of the pain. Fibromyalgia, thyroid issues, stress, PTSD and lack of sleep can contribute to chronic pain, so she often recommends supplements that support sleep and relieve stress, such as ashwagandha, Rhodiola and magnesium. “It’s not always a trauma that is the reason for the chronic pain,” says Kurpita. Adequate nutrition, water intake and adequate vitamin D levels are important in pain management. Many times patients with fibromyalgia, chronic headaches and migraines have low vitamin D levels. She has prescribed vitamin D and magnesium to those patients and seen great success in their progress. “They come back a couple of months later with significant relief,” says Kurpita. She also recommends essential oils such as peppermint, lavender and frankincense, and sauna or warm water pool therapy for pain management. Patty Shipley, a registered nurse, naturopath and the founder of Leaves of Life, has recently started treating her chronic pain patients with cannabidiol, or CBD. Legal in all 50 states, CBD comes from the cannabis plant and is used as a topical balm or ingested in capsule, gel cap, liquid or vapor form. It is also a fast and effective method of pain relief that is organic, non-GMO and GMP certified. “It’s probably been the biggest breakthrough we’ve had in pain management in my entire 20 years of practice,” says Shipley. CBD is an anti-inflammatory, an analgesic and it balances the brain chemistry, helping people with cravings, anxiety and sleep issues as well. “We just had feedback from a woman who came in two days ago and she picked up one of the vape cartridges. She had chronic GI pain from a colitis flare, and she said within minutes of vaporizing it, the pain was significantly less,” says Shipley. Laurie Zinn is a Columbus-based freelance writer and the owner of Line-By-Line, a digital content management service for websites, blogs, email marketing and social media. Connect at Laurie@Line-By-Line.us.
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THE ODYSSEY OF MY ILEUM Local Holistic Providers Help Manage Autoimmune Illnesses by Jenny Patton
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or most young couples, the line “in sickness and in health” is a distant concern, but it was part of our daily lives. When my husband, Robert, and I had to cut a vacation short due to stomach pain that caused blood in my stool, he rearranged our travel plans to get me home to see a gastroenterologist. When my wrists hurt so much that I couldn’t take care of myself, he drew my bath, washed my hair and dressed me. When holding my infant son sent shooting pain up my arms and into my back, he set up a cushion to enable me to be close with our baby. When winter exacerbated the pain, he wondered aloud if we should move to Texas or Florida, if we should leave his beloved Ohio. Neither of us knew then if things would get better. I kept seeing new doctors and trying new treatments, but nothing worked for long. For ten years—ages 22 to 32—I was treated by rheumatologists, gynecologists, gastroenterologists and surgeons off and on for debilitating pain from tendinitis, calcio arthritis, endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome. When my body crashed on me when I was 33, I felt like someone was stabbing me in my side with a sword, I had trouble breathing normally due to the pain and felt immense fatigue. My doctor sent me to the emergency room, where I learned I had an inflamed terminal ileum—the part
of the small intestine that intersects with the large intestine— and was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract. When I told the hospital physician that the IV ignited my tendonitis pain, he nodded and said, “It’s all connected.” He said that my digestive tract was the key to everything else. “Don’t worry. We’ll get you fixed up,” he said. Though it wasn’t that easy, that moment marked a turning point in my life. While the prescribed medications calmed down the inflammation, they triggered insomnia, hyperactivity and anxiety in addition to other side effects. When a nurse tech found me in tears during my seventh day of that hospital stay, she told me about a book by a gastroenterologist who managed his digestive disease by eating certain foods and eliminating others. To my surprise, the recommendations contradicted what the doctors had advised me to eat, such as soft bread. Eager to learn more about alternative treatments, I embarked on a journey to restore my health with the help of several local holistic providers: • The Center on High, where I work with Lani Lee for acupuncture, allergy treatment and medical qigong, practices that help restore my balance • Leaves of Life, where I worked with naturopath Patty Shipley,
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nutritionist Francie Silverman and hormone specialist Bob Wood Renew Wellness Center, where I benefited from the support of holistic specialists Dr. Linda Cole and Anna Schott Leela Movement & Meditation, where I receive CranioSacral Therapy from Stacee Hill All Life Center, where I practice vinyasa yoga with Kelli Joyce Yoga on High, where I learned more about yoga through its teacher training program—particularly yoga’s spiritual path
With the help of these providers, I’ve identified and largely removed inflammatory triggers from my diet, including gluten, dairy, sugar, starches and alcohol. I also now take herbal supplements to further support my system, better manage stress (learning how and when to say “no” to avoid over scheduling), and I ultimately changed my exercise program from high-intensity cardio to yoga, Pilates and walking. Additionally, meditation and ayurvedic practices further benefit me. I no longer take prescription medication nor experience its side effects. As happy as I’ve been to find a new way to live, it used to frustrate me that my many doctors didn’t link my autoimmune illnesses earlier. However, now, at age 46, I see those years of pain as essential to my journey. I know very well the ramifications of not sticking to my wellness routine. On our most recent anniversary Robert said, “You are healthier and happier in your forties than you were when we got married.” Although I’ve been healthy for years, he said it with a tone of awe and wonder. Because of the struggles that we experienced during those early years, we have greater appreciation for our health and vitality—and for each other. Jenny Patton teaches writing and works as a wellness coach at The Ohio State University. She posts Sunday Journal Prompts on JournalingWithJenny.blogspot.com. Connect at Patton.220@osu.edu or @ JournalWJenny. natural awakenings June 2017
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Two fun ways to use tennis courts for fitness are showing big increases in popularity.
Meet the New “Pickleball” You may not have heard of it yet, but pickleball is a mixture of tennis, squash and table tennis, and it’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) at usapa.org estimates that 2.5 million players are active now, with the number expected to multiply to 8 million by next year. Regulation tennis courts especially marked for pickleball facilitate its smaller, 20-by-44-foot playing area. The need for less running about appeals to older players and others, as does the distinctive thud when the hard paddle hits the plastic ball. (Sample video at Tinyurl.com/ WinningPickleballShot.) Christine Barksdale, 48, of Vancouver, Washington, USAPA’s managing director of competition and athlete services, played league tennis from childhood into adulthood until she transferred her passion to pickleball. She assesses that half of participants are “totally focused on pickleball,” while the rest see it as a way to improve their volleying skills for tennis. “It definitely improves reflexes. It’s easy for beginners to pick it up and have fun.” It also introduces kids to racquet sports. 22
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Stretching the shoulders before playing is advised by licensed sports massage therapist Brian Horner, who works with athletes at pickleball, tennis, racquetball and beach volleyball tournaments in Arizona, California and elsewhere. The shoulder is like the handle of a whip in these sports, says Horner, who authored the new ebook Complete Guide to Winning Pickleball (PickleballTournaments.com). “If it isn’t operating normally, when more pressure is applied it can strain the elbow and wrist.” Swimming, especially backstrokes, is advised because therapists regard water as a friend of shoulders. “Sixty to 70 percent of the people that play [here] are retired,” says Steve Munro, owner of the West View Tennis Center, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He also sees the sport as a nice transition for older tennis players. Pickleball was invented in Washington’s Bainbridge Island in 1965 by then Congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell. Along with the Pacific Northwest, some other major pockets of popularity include Chicago, Phoenix, southern Utah, Orange County, California; and Collier, Lee and Miami-Dade counties, in Florida.
Tennis Goes Cardio
Participants of Cardio Tennis, a Tennis Industry Association program, benefit from high-intensity, aerobic, interval training, using functional movement to run to return shots and move around the court in preparatory footwork drills. It also increases stamina and endurance, which enhances both regular tennis performance and overall fitness. According to CardioTennis.com (which includes a sample video), men can burn between 500 and 1,000 calories in one, hour-long class; women, between 300 and 500. Estimates put the number of players currently engaging in such clinics at 1.82 million nationwide. “Tennis is a chief component of Cardio Tennis, but it’s much more. It’s a group fitness activity, a major workout that increases the heart rate,” says Chris Ojakian, a global Cardio Tennis trainer and executive director of racquet sports with Elite Racquet Sports, of Marina del Rey, California. They manage and operate tennis programs at facilities nationwide. A session often consists of a five-to-seven-minute dynamic warm-up including stretching, tossing tennis balls and light tennis play; more tennis lasting 10 to 12 minutes, including “cardio blast” sideline activities like quick footwork drills and jumping jacks when changing sides; 30 minutes of point-based tennis games with constant rotation of players and more cardio blasts; and a five-to-10-minute cool down. “Participants are moving during the times they’d be waiting their turn to hit the ball in regular tennis clinics, and it works on the kind of quick footwork that’s done in competition,” explains Ojakian, the 2011 U.S. Professional Tennis Association California Pro of the Year. Sessions, which also include party music and heart rate monitors, are “so fast paced and fun, people often can’t believe when they’re over,” he enthuses. “It accomplishes so much in one hour.”
Sideline drills enhance skills during Cardio Tennis sessions. Larry Carlat, of Venice, California, editor in chief of PurpleClover.com, credits participating in Cardio Tennis sessions with Ojakian twice a week and a healthier diet in the last three-plus years for losing 25 pounds. “You’re never standing still for more than a couple of seconds, and my footwork has improved,” says the 20-year tennis player. “Chris also provides tennis tips during classes. It’s fun and run!” Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance editor and writer, including for Natural Awakenings magazine.
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Pickleball and Cardio Tennis Are Growing in Popularity in Central Ohio by Laurie Zinn
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homas Paschal has been Columbus’ Pickleball Ambassador for the past four years. His job is to promote the sport, answer questions and help set up pickleball programs around Central Ohio. “It’s the fastest growing sport in the United States that no one has ever heard of,” says Paschal. Although pickleball started in 1965, it has only been in Ohio for the past 10 years. Paschal says it is less strenuous than tennis and easier on the bones as the population gets older, although many younger people are getting involved. “It requires a lot of strategy and patience,” says Paschal. “It’s not necessarily a power game like tennis can be.” Pickleball was named after the inventor’s cocker spaniel, Pickles. “Whenever the ball would come his way, he would chase the ball because it was his ball,” says Pascal. According to the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) website, usapa. org, Columbus area residents looking for a place to play pickleball have plenty of options:
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ichelle Jarrett is the club manager and teaching professional at Olympic Indoor Tennis Club. She says the club has offered cardio tennis for three years. Cardio tennis uses unique balls that are different from typical tennis balls. “Cardio tennis balls are a series of balls in colors that are lighter weight. They don’t bounce as high, and they travel slower so it fits in with the idea of a fitness class that uses tennis,” says Jarrett. “And many of the drills you do are cooperative drills meant to keep the ball in play, which makes it more cardio.” Jarret says cardio tennis is not a tennis activity, but a fitness activity that is appropriate for anyone who wants a cardio workout. “We find more and more that people are increasingly concerned about their overall wellness. Fitness is a big part of that,” says Jarret. Her cardio tennis classes are popular because people are learning how fun it can be. At Olympic for 32 years, she hopes to offer cardio tennis classes three to five times per week during the next indoor season. Central Ohio residents who want to try cardio tennis can get involved at the following clubs:
COLUMBUS Olympic Indoor Tennis Club: 3480 Indianola Ave
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Molly Hagan on Eco-Living: START SMALL AND STAY COMMITTED by April Thompson
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orn and raised in the Midwest, actress Molly Hagan moved west in the 1980s to pursue her dream of an acting career. Her childhood home was located alongside farmland that ended up being sold and quarried for limestone. “They kept buying more acreage and infringing on our life and landscape. It was hideous, and led me to want to conserve and protect the land and its beauty,” says Hagan. Committed to realizing her professional goals, she’s also dedicated to living eco-consciously and furthering conservation causes. Hagan lives with her partner, archaeologist Richard Guttenberg, in an energy-efficient home below the San Gabriel mountains in Altadena, California. During her 30-plus-year acting career, Hagan has appeared in more than 30 films, including the classics Code of Silence, Some Kind of Wonderful, Sully and Election. Her many TV episode credits include Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Columbo, Friends, Seinfeld, The Golden Girls, Grey’s Anatomy and Bones; she was a regular on the popular Herman’s Head and beloved Unfabulous.
With so many dimensions to sustainability, what issue most moves you to make green lifestyle choices? My chief concern is overpopulation. The most conscious environmental decision I ever made was not to have children; my decision is in no way
a judgment on those that do. But I believe the warming world is grossly overpopulated, causing resources to become precious, and we must make ever wiser choices.
What are some of the conservation steps you have taken in your home and garden? When I had the means, I bought big-ticket items to conserve electricity, like a Sun Frost refrigerator. When money was tight, I focused more on little things, like energy-efficient light bulbs, composting and recycling. When we bought our small home in sunny Southern California three years ago, we tore out the lawn and irrigation system and planted mostly native plants that require little to no watering. We have an organic vegetable garden, which we hand water using rainwater captured in rain barrels. We also capture our shower water and use it to water plants in summer and flush toilets in winter. Our house had no heating or cooling system, so we invested in ductless split-system heat pumps that cool and heat very efficiently. We knew we needed to do more, so we met with a home energy consultant. We followed through with doable improvements like chimney balloons, painting our flat roof with a reflective coating and weatherproofing windows and doors, while we saved toward doing more big things. Last year, we were able to take the plunge
and installed recessed LED lighting, upgraded all our windows and doors and insulated our home’s ceilings and floors. We also repurposed material saved from my former yoga studio for the flooring. The insulation has reduced our air conditioning use by 70 percent; despite living in the scorching San Gabriel Valley with little shade cover, we rarely have to turn it on. Our winter electricity bill is down 40 percent, so we’re already seeing a return on our investments, in addition to reducing our carbon footprint. We know we can still do more. We dream of going solar and adding a water reuse system. Next, we want to get everyone involved in planting trees in our neighborhood.
Because living in a sprawling city or suburb can raise our everyday transportation footprint, how do you minimize your driving? It’s tough to have a small transportation footprint in Los Angeles. I took the bus a couple of times when I moved here, but it was difficult to make time-sensitive shoots and auditions. Luckily, nearly everything I need is near our home, and I try not to travel far unless I’m auditioning. I’ve always bought small cars to save gas. I bought the first electric hybrid made by Honda, their futuristic-looking Insight. My last three cars have been a hybrid Toyota Prius.
Do you try to use your public profile to advocate for change? I’ve always focused on what I can do in my life to live simply and cleanly. The choices I’ve made come from my heart. I don’t carry statistics in my head, can’t quote experts and don’t consider myself an activist. I read up on eco-issues, get a visceral sense of what is right, and then try to lead by example. For example, after we tore out our water- and chemical-hungry lawn, our neighbors on both sides tore out theirs. It’s a simple, but powerful act. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com. natural awakenings June 2017
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Backyard Pizza Party Grill Scrumptious Pizzas and Flatbreads by Claire O’Neil
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ummer is high season for grilling when just about anything sizzled over high heat tastes great. Grill masters Karen Adler and Judith Fertig recently put this theory to the test when they fired up their grills—gas and charcoal—to cook bruschetta, panini, flatbreads and pizzas. The results tasted so good that they created a cookbook: Patio Pizzeria: Artisan Pizza and Flatbreads on the Grill. Here are a few pointers using a backyard charcoal-style approach,
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with toxin-free hardwood lump charcoal, or a barbecue gas grill. Grill grates can be plain or fancy, from a pizza stone to a high-heat pizza oven—all can bring out that charcoal earthiness.
Great Grilled Breads
“No patio pizzeria repertoire is complete without a signature grilled bread. It’s one of the easiest and most flavorful appetizers ever,” says Adler. This dish starts with good whole grain
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bread, liberally brushed with extra-virgin olive oil on both sides, and then grilled and topped with any number of vegetable mixtures, from fresh sliced tomatoes to sautéed bell peppers or broccoli rabe and garlic. “The bread slices should be big enough to manage on the grill grates with long-handled grill tongs,” she says. “Simply cook on each side until the bread has good grill marks, then add toppings.” For flatbread, Fertig suggests starting with a pound of fresh pizza dough—healthy grain, if preferred— cut into four pieces. Pat each piece into an oval on a floured surface. “The good thing about flatbread is that it can be just about any shape, so the pressure is off to make it perfectly round.” Brush each oval with olive oil before transferring it directly onto the hot grill grate. When the dough bubbles up like a pancake, turn it with grill tongs and cook the other side. Then top the grilled flatbread with mixtures like honey, pistachios and chive blossoms or freshly chopped herbs and grated pecorino cheese. “Grilled flatbread can go vegan, vegetarian or ‘omnivore-ean’,” she says.
Tiny Pizzas with Big Flavor
Another variation is to step up from flatbread to small, individual pizzas, or pizzettes. For this, use the same fresh pizza dough, but roll it into four perfect rounds. One by one, the rounds go on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brushed with olive oil. “Placing the dough on the oiled parchment paper first and then flipping it upside-down on the grill
grates helps keep the dough’s shape better than placing it directly on the grates by hand. This quick flip-andpeel motion is easy once you do it a time or two. Keeping the pizzas small also makes them easier to maneuver on the grill,” advises Adler. After each pizzette bubbles up like a pancake, it needs to be turned and moved to the indirect, or no-heat, side of the
grill. There, it gets pizza toppings and can sit for a while with the grill lid closed, so the toppings melt. Served with a fresh salad or summer fruit, a flatbread or pizzette makes for a perfect summer meal on the grill. Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.
Pizzeria Recipes
Baby Arugula, Ricotta, Sea Salt and Olive Oil Pizzas Yields: 4 (6-to-8-inch) pizza servings Fresh baby arugula on top gives this pizza a fresh first bite, with creamy, tangy, salty and grill-icious to follow. 1 cup ricotta cheese ¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp coarse sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb prepared pizza dough, garlic and herb-flavored, if possible; whole wheat, natural grain or gluten-free if preferred Unbleached all-purpose or gluten-free flour for rolling out and dusting Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 4 cups baby arugula (about 6 oz)
Stir together the ricotta, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a small bowl and adjust the seasonings to taste. Set aside. Prepare an indirect medium-hot fire in the grill, with heat on one side and no heat on the other. Divide the dough into four portions. On a floured surface, pat or roll each portion into a 6-to-8-inchdiameter circle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush olive oil into a circle that’s a little larger than a pizza, and then place a pizza on the oiled circle. Brush the top of the pizza with olive oil. Lift the pizza by holding the ends of the parchment paper. At a height of about 6 inches above the grill, flip the circle of dough onto the hot side of the grill grates. Quickly peel off the parchment and close the lid. Grill the pizza for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has good grill marks. Turn the pizza with tongs and move it to the indirect side. Spread the pizza with one-quarter of the ricotta and sprinkle with one-quarter of the Pecorino Romano. Cover and grill for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Repeat the process with the other pizzas. To serve, top each pizza with 1 cup of arugula.
Broccoli Rabe and Garlic Bruschetta Yields: 8 servings Hearty greens such as broccoli rabe, kale, Swiss chard and spinach are interchangeable here. A quick sauté until greens are wilted keeps dark colors brilliant. Pile the greens, still dripping with olive oil, atop the toasted bread for an appetizer or delicious side with pasta or pizza. For the sautéed broccoli rabe: 8 oz broccoli rabe, chopped 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /8 tsp kosher or sea salt Pinch of red pepper flakes (less than 1/8 tsp) For the bruschetta: 8 slices (½-inch-thick) of Italian country (or gluten-free) bread 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil For the sautéed broccoli rabe, in a large skillet on the stovetop, heat 2 tablespoons of water and add the broccoli rabe and garlic. Cook until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the red pepper flakes and salt. Adjust the seasonings to taste. For the bruschetta, prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill. Brush each slice with the olive oil and grill 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until it has good grill marks. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the wilted broccoli rabe on each bruschetta and serve warm. natural awakenings June 2017
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Shingles is acknowledged as being far more serious than chicken pox. Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of the healthcare website Mercola.com, reports shingles can also lead to neuropathy, meningitis, hearing loss and blindness. Fortunately, there are six safe and effective drug- and vaccine-free ways to prevent shingles or ease symptoms. Vitamin C Therapy: According to Dr. Thomas E. Levy, vitamin C has been successfully used in treating shingles’ skin rash and blisters. In one study by Dr. Frederick Klenner, eight such patients received 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C by injection every 12 hours, supplemented by 1,000 mg in fruit juice every two hours. Seven reported complete pain relief within two hours of the first of five to seven injections. As early as the mid-20th century, a study by Dr. Mohammed Zureick of 327 shingles patients demonstrated that vitamin C injections effected complete resolution of the outbreaks in all of them within 72 hours. Fruits and Vegetables: Diets low in micronutrients including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can increase the risk by depressing the immune system. In a British community-based study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers followed 243 shingles patients
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ne in three people will develop shingles (Herpes zoster) during their lifetime. Although the painful skin eruptions last only a few weeks, chronic pain can persist for several months and seriously impair quality of life long after the red rash marks disappear. Also concerning is that the rate of
shingles is on the rise, according to a multidisciplinary review of relevant literature by PLOS, a nonprofit open-access science publisher. The cause may be widespread use of the chickenpox vaccine. A decade-long Australian study published in the Medical Journal of Australia showed that as its use rose, so did the incidence of shingles.
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in 22 general practices in London with a control group of 483 individuals with no history of the ailment. Those eating less than one piece of fruit a week had more than three times the risk of herpes zoster versus those eating more than three a day. The same pattern occurred when they looked at combined fruit and vegetable intake. Capsaicin: Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of shingles that can last long after initial symptoms disappear. Topical capsaicin, the spicy compound in hot peppers, may be an effective treatment. In a double-blind study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 32 elderly patients with chronic postherpetic neuralgia were treated with either capsaicin cream or a placebo. After six weeks, almost 80 percent of capsaicin-treated patients experienced relief. The researchers noted that because capsaicin avoids problems with drug interactions and systemic toxicity, it should be considered a first choice in management. A study of 143 Canadian patients in Clinical Therapeutics yielded similar results. Then, in a two-year follow-up of 77 of the patients, 86 percent showed continued benefits from the single six-week trial with no serious adverse effects.
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Acupuncture: In a Chinese study of acute shingles cases in the journal Zhongguo Zhen Jiu, 72 patients were randomly divided into two groups. One received acupuncture around the margins of the outbreak. The others received acupuncture plus moxibustion—a traditional Chinese therapy that burns dried mugwort near the skin—of the area around the needling. The acupuncture group had a relief rate of 85.3 percent, with the cessation of herpes eruptions, quicker scab healing and reduced residual neuralgia. Moxibustion-treated patients were cured within three days with a rate of 97.4 percent. Tai Chi: A study in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society found that tai chi boosts immunity to the varicella zoster virus. In a randomized trial of 112 healthy adults, one group did tai chi for 25 weeks while another received health education. After 16 weeks all were vaccinated with VARIVAX, the live, attenuated Oka/Merck varicella zoster virus vaccine. Results showed the tai chi group had nearly twice the levels of cell-mediated immunity to the virus compared to the control group; tai chi alone increased immunity about as much as the shingles vaccine plus yielded significant improvements in physical functioning, bodily pain,
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vitality and mental health. In a University of California-Los Angeles study, 36 men and women over 60 were assigned either to a tai chi or control group. For 15 weeks, the tai chi practitioners received three, 45-minute instruction classes a week; their cell-mediated immunity to the varicella zoster virus rose 50 percent plus they experienced significant improvements in physical functioning. Light Therapy: In a study published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 25 patients with severe pain in the first week of zoster rash were divided into a prevention group (receiving the drug acyclovir for 10 days, plus UVB light therapy three times a week until pain relief was reached or a maximum of 15 sessions); a control group received just the drug. After one month, 58.3 percent of the light therapy patients were painfree, compared to 38.5 percent of the drug group. At three months, the ratios rose to 83.3 percent versus 53.8. The researchers concluded that UVB phototherapy in the acute stage of shingles might reduce the incidence and severity of lingering neuralgia. Margie King was a corporate attorney for 20 years before becoming a health writer in Lower Gwynedd, PA. Connect at IntegrativeMenopause.com.
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THE SOUNDS OF SCIENCE
David Hulse on Healing With Good Vibrations by Deena Kloss
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or centuries, people around the world have used sound as a tool to stimulate feelings and provide cultural enrichment. Today, complimentary health practitioners use sound therapy to help reduce and eliminate stress and emotional or physical pain, as well as to transform consciousness. David Hulse is a Certified Vibrational Sound Master Teacher (CVSMT) and the founder of SomaEnergetics, a series of sound therapy techniques built on the frequencies of the solfeggio, a system of assigning a specific syllable to each note of a musical scale. He uses specialized tuning forks designed to release energy blockages and promote innate healing. Hulse wanted to come back to the Midwest, where he first started his work, and recently returned to Columbus from Charlotte, North Carolina, where he served as Minister of Education for over four years at Unity of Charlotte. Natural Awakenings spoke with Hulse to learn more about the system. How is sound healing effective? Sound patterning is a repatterning of physiology by using sound waves. It’s based on the science of cymatics, which explores how sound can produce changes in the physical form. Sound can release surplus energy beyond what the body is using at the basic survival level. This additional energy allows for positive progress, whether physically, mentally or emotionally. It brings the body into balance and provides the right environment for self-healing to take place. What is self-healing? Each of us has an innate wisdom within to heal, whether on the physical, mental or emotional level. Sometimes we just need the right amount of ener30
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gy to do it. A simple analogy could be that we can only spend as much money as we have in the bank, so if we do not have enough money in the bank we are limited in what we can buy or manifest. I feel the same way about energy. If we are energy depleted and using it for negative emotions such as fear or worry, then the body does not have the adequate amount of energy to heal or manifest at any level. How do tuning forks work? I’m attracted to tuning forks because I believe they are a very ancient tool. They don’t have to be plugged into “the grid.” They are pure vibration. The core concept is the essence of what everything is in this three-dimensional world is that all matter at the molecular level is simply energy vibrating. How were the frequencies used in SomaEnergetics chosen? I developed SomaEnergetics in 2000. I felt humbled and honored to be a part of the shifting into a new century. I started by thinking about DNA at the cellular level. From there, I incorporated the frequency 528Hz, responsible for the vibration in water molecules. Our bodies are made up of more than 80 percent water, and sound moves four times faster through water than air. That’s why tuning forks are so powerful. I wanted a frequency that was not found anywhere in western
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instruments or the 12-tone temperament – do, re, mi, that type of thing. So that’s when I found out about frequencies that had been lost several times through history, all the way back from King David writing the Psalms, to Gregorian chants in the Catholic Church and finally being rediscovered in 1974 by Dr. Joseph Puleo. Nobody was doing anything with the solfeggio forks as far as teaching a technique at that time, so it was through reading a book about Dr. Puleo’s experience that I began to get guidance on how to use them. We now have several phases that people can go through on their way to be sound healers, sound coaches, or even a instructor of SomaEnergetics. What is the assessment process in a sound healing session? Behind every diagnosis is some form of an energy blockage. Something is not getting to the cells. Energy is a cause, whereas illness is an effect. The goal is to obtain the right amount of energy and balance. The thing I notice first about anyone who walks into a session is how energy depleted they are. They are giving more than they are receiving, which creates an imbalance. I can determine this because the sound will be absorbed into the energy of the person, as a dry sponge would soak up water. How might someone feel after a sound healing session? People leave with more energy available to them than before starting a session. Also, what’s interesting is once I do a tuning and I get into the chakras, which are like energetic databases that hold information and misinformation, if a person is in a place to let go of something, I can retrieve that information or misinformation for them. It’s not like a psychic reading, but something totally different. It happens when I hold the forks in my hands and begin to get impressions from a person. The tuning forks are about providing information to help get the energy flow to move naturally. Location: 1550 Old Henderson Rd, Ste N160, Columbus. For more information, call 614-928-3102, email Info@SomaEnergetics.com or visit SomaEnergetics.com. See ad, page 19.
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This remedy may ease deeply aching arthritis, particularly if bony or fibrous tissue has formed around joints. Avoid cold and dampness. Signs alerting a veterinarian to the problem may include muscle weakness, fatigue from exertion and a feeling of chilliness or sluggishness (these pets may also be hypothyroid).
Homeopathy for Pet Joint Injury and Pain Six Remedies for Relief by Shawn Messonnier
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oint disease, specifically arthritis, is a common problem in dogs and cats, especially as they age. The causes are many and include obesity, inflammation, immune dysfunction and normal wear and tear in joints. Conventional therapies include steroids, non-steroidal medications, analgesic medications to control pain and surgery, when applicable. Clinical signs of arthritis include joint stiffness, pain, difficulty getting up and down, a pet’s decreased desire to walk or exercise and increased aggression due to pain. Keep in mind that other causes may be misdiagnosed as “arthritis”, but are related to another disease. Many natural therapies for joint disease include acupuncture, chiropractic, cold laser treatment, physical therapy, Chinese and Western herbal therapies, nutrition and diet, homotoxicology and homeopathy. Several key homeopathic remedies recommended for human relief in osteoarthritic knee, hip and finger joints by Dr. Vikas Sharma, of Chandigarh, India, may also be helpful for pets with joint injury
and pain, according to The Arthritis Solution for Dogs & Cats (PetCareNaturally.com). Consult a holistic veterinarian for individual treatment options.
Arnica This is a mainstay of homeopathy, as noted in the New World Veterinary Repertory, and applies to anything related to bones and joints. It is useful for chronic arthritis, especially if the painful parts of the body seem to worsen when moved or touched.
Bryonia Alba It’s especially helpful for pets showing signs of stiffness and inflammation with pain made worse as the pet moves, especially when rising and lying down. Offset cold dry weather with warmth and humidification. Discomfort is aggravated when the affected body part is touched, bumped or moved about, which may spur aggressive behavior, so show tender care and respect. Relief typically comes when the pet rests the affected part.
Kali carbonicum Pets with advanced arthritis showing joints that are thickened or deformed may benefit from kali. Stiffness and pain are typically worse in the morning from cold, damp weather, so that’s an ideal time for applying prescribed treatment.
Rhus toxicodendron This is useful for many arthritic pets and especially those with rheumatoid arthritis, which is rare. The remedy is also beneficial for pets that start the day stiff and in pain, but improve with continued movement. Protect them from cold, wet weather conditions.
Ruta graveolens Another widely recognized arthritis remedy, ruta grav is for pets whose symptoms may be exacerbated by cold and damp and exertion. It may be prescribed for affected and damaged tendons and capsules of the joints, when arthritis may have developed from overuse, repeated wear and tear and associated chronic inflammation. The practice of functional medicine teaches combinations of complementary therapies suited to the individual pet’s needs. Homeopathics can be a beneficial element in treating animals suffering from a variety of joint disorders. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. natural awakenings June 2017
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hile some carmakers are filling showrooms with ever-larger gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles (SUV) thanks to lower gas prices, some car buyers want to do just the opposite and go greener with their wheels. Fortunately, more eco-friendly options exist than ever before—many of which come with surprising personal benefits in addition to a cleaner, greener planet. The green share of the U.S. auto market, combining battery electrics, hybrids and plug-in hybrids, peaked at 3.8 percent in 2013, according to the Automotive News Data Center. Despite a record 59 models available now, the share was just 2.87 percent in 2016. As Millennials—the generation that could be buying 40 percent of all new vehicles by 2020—fully emerge into the marketplace, eco-car numbers could zoom, although some think it’s possible they’ll by shunning car purchases for car-sharing services. “The market has continued to shift to crossovers and big SUVs, and there aren’t many hybrid models
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available in those categories,” says Sam Abuelsamid, senior research analyst at Navigant Research. “We expect that to change in the next couple of years, when vehicles like the hybrid Ford Explorer reach the public.” Navigant projects only 3.4 percent annual compounded growth in hybrid sales by 2025, but a much more robust 31 percent rise in battery-run electrics. “Conventional hybrids without a plug no longer have the halo they once had,” says Bradley Berman, founder of HybridCars.com. “The cutting edge has moved to electric cars with ever-bigger battery packs and longer electric range. With gas prices at relatively low levels, the green car market remains a small niche.”
Getting a Green Bargain
Many of the greener choices are now a tremendous bargain for consumers. The federal government currently offers a tax credit of up to $4,500 for electrified vehicles, and many states kick in with
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Chevrolet Bolt added subsidies. Highlights include maximums available for electric vehicles (EV) with big batteries: California, $1,500 in rebates, plus single-occupant use of the high-occupancy vehicle lanes; Colorado, $5,000; Connecticut, $3,000; Delaware, $2,200; Maryland, $3,000; Massachusetts, $2,500; Michigan, $2,500; Pennsylvania, $2,000; Rhode Island, $2,500; Texas, $2,500; and Utah, $750. The Prius Prime is a prime example of the savings available. The acclaimed plug-in hybrid, with an electric range of 25 miles, starts at $27,100, before subsidies (starting prices are before destination costs). In California, it would be $21,100. This means this well-equipped plug-in hybrid is, for state purchasers, approximately $3,585 less than a base Prius liftback hybrid ($24,685). It’s a buyer’s market for green cars, as manufacturers incentivize them to meet federal and California fuel economy averages. Buyers are encouraged to act now before subsidies disappear. Hyundai is taking an interesting approach with its green Ioniq line, offering, beginning this year, affordable battery electric, hybrid and plug-in
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hybrid versions of the same midsized car platform. “This is about freedom for the customer—they can choose the level of electrification that fits them,” says Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning.
Great Green Choices
Here are some more good choices.
Battery electric: Chevrolet Bolt
With the Bolt—GM’s first battery electric since the EV1—the buyer can get from zero to 60 miles per hour (mph) in 6.5 seconds from its 200-horsepower motor plus attain 238 miles of range from its huge, 60-kilowatt-hour battery, winning it 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year, Green Car Journal’s 2017 Green Car of the Year and 2017 North American Car of the Year from a jury of automotive journalists. Prices start at $36,620, but subsidies can top $10,000.
Plug-in hybrid: Audi A3 e-tron
The power (204 horsepower) and zero-to-60 mph time capability is similar to the Bolt, but the A3 offers a more sumptuous cabin and Audi’s celebrated driving dynamics. The
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electric range is a mere 16 miles, but 380 miles total using the 1.4-liter, four-cylinder gas engine. Prices start at $38,900, but it qualifies for a $4,500 federal tax credit and some state subsidies, too.
Hybrid car: Toyota Highlander
Mildly updated for 2017, the Highlander is the only three-row hybrid SUV currently available, making it worth considering. Good news includes a power increase in the 3.5-liter V-6 (to 306 horsepower), although there’s a small fuel-economy penalty. The hybrid is rated at 30 miles per gallon in the city, 28 highway and 29 combined. The bottom line cost starts at $36,270 without subsidies. Other worthy cars: The fuel cell-powered Honda Clarity, Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Tucson (for southern Californians); any of the Ioniqs; the versatile plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt; and the quick BMW i3 and i8 and Tesla Model S if the budget allows. Jim Motavalli is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. He lives in Fairfield, CT. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.
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Limiting Screen Time How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era by April Thompson
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inecraft. Pokemon. Snapchat. Digital media dominates childhood. That time youngsters used to spend playing with friends, being with family or sleeping has been zapped. According to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 8-to-10-yearolds are daily exposed to nearly eight hours of on-screen media and heavy media users are twice as likely to report poor grades. Conscientious and concerned parents are setting limits on screen time and reclaiming family time. Experts, too, are working to define a “new healthy” at a time when many activities, from homework to shopping, are moving online. “How can you begin to limit kids’ screen time when teachers are increasingly using media?” queries Pediatrician Corinn Cross, who practices in Los Angeles. “It’s hard. None of us grew up with this level of technology, and it’s moving faster than any advice can.”
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Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) recently updated digital media guidelines, which shifted from strict time limits to greater flexibility for and within different age groups. For children under 18 months, the recommendation is to avoid media altogether outside of video chats with loved ones. In the older age ranges, the guidelines are less prescriptive and more about setting individual limits that ensure getting enough sleep and physical activity along with achieving other developmental needs. Cross believes excessive screen time is particularly detrimental for younger kids that have fewer waking hours and more developing to do. “Toddlers don’t learn well from screens, so you will have limited return from using screens for education,” she observes. Kathy Marrocco, an Oakland Township, Michigan, blogger with YourOrganicChild.com, initially worried about her kids’ potential adverse exposure to radiation from cell phone use. Her concern soon turned to other big impacts of digital media encroaching on their
lives. She cites a study of 3,000 parents of grade-school-aged kids, which found that nearly two-thirds of the children are using their devices at night instead of sleeping, with a corresponding drop in concentration, memory and energy. Marrocco maintains firm boundaries with her daughter, 13, and son, 18, prohibiting the use of electronics at the kitchen table and in their rooms at night, in line with AAP recommendations. “They can only have devices in their room at night if they are in offline ‘airplane mode’ so they won’t be tempted to check or respond to incoming messages,” she says. Kids don’t sleep well next to their phones, agrees Cross, a mother of three, ages 4, 6 and 8. “They have trouble falling and staying asleep.” She also doesn’t let her children use e-readers instead of books.
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Psychotherapist Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D., an addiction expert and executive director of The Dunes, a rehab clinic in East Hampton, New York, is even firmer about screen time, having seen some kids go off the digital deep
Media and screens are best used purposefully, to achieve a specified goal. ~Corinn Cross end. Delaying the onset of screen exposure is the most critical step a parent can take, suggests Kardaras. “There’s no evidence to suggest media exposure is beneficial to child development. Most tech geniuses, including the founders of Google, Amazon and Apple, were not exposed to it until adolescence. “Treating digital addiction is challenging because you can’t be digitally abstinent in this society,” he continues. “Prevention is the key.” Digital media abuse can have lasting developmental impacts, according to Kardaras, author of Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking our Kids and How to Break the Trance. DrKardaras.com cites numerous studies on the effects of such intensive use, from increased prevalence of attention deficit
disorder to higher rates of depression. Brain imaging studies from institutions such as the medical schools at Indiana University and University of Utah have shown how heavy exposure to digital media has effects on the brain similar to substance addiction, reports Kardaras, affecting areas of the brain linked with functions like impulse control, brain connectivity and processing speed. In his practice, red flags for potential digital addiction include strong reactions when devices are taken away, disinterest in “offline” activities, worsening of interpersonal relationships and dropping grades. Modeling good practices is as important as monitoring kids’ behavior, suggests Cross. In her household, all electronic tablets and cell phones are kept in a drawer when not in use. “If I have work to do or have to take a phone call, I’ll go to another room, then come back and be present with the kids,” she says. “Quality, face-toface time is important.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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tell them to put their devices away,” advises Pediatrician Corinn Cross. HealthyChildren.org/MediaUsePlan offers a free interactive online tool to create a personalized family media use plan. If kids don’t comply with rules, Kathy Marrocco suggests turning the Wi-Fi off at night or taking away devices altogether. But don’t leave a void, cautions Cross. Substitute fun, fulfilling activities.
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eeping the family in sync about the amount of digital media use is challenging. Here are some expert tips on maintaining a healthy balance.
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Decide the ground rules — “Determine rules that make sense for everyone, and it’ll be much easier to get your kids on board, as they won’t see it as arbitrary when you
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Be wary of even “good” screen time — Test educational apps before approving them for kids to ensure their quality and so parents can help reinforce the learning, says Cross. She likes CommonSenseMedia. org for parental reviews and information to filter media of all kinds, from apps and games to TV shows. Consider advocating for limiting screen time in local schools. “I asked
my boys’ elementary school not to give them portable devices until they were 10,” says Nicholas Kardaras, the father of 9-year-old twins.
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Watch out for rewards — Some screen time is more mesmerizing for kids than others, according to Kardaras, who treats such addictions. Most video games are designed on a variable reward schedule, similar to slot machines, which intentionally stimulates players to chase future rewards. Consider stricter limits on such media.
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Play first in the real world — Because it reduces overall exercise, screen overuse can contribute to obesity. Cross recommends prioritizing exercising before daily allotted screen time; after being online, it’s more difficult to engage kids in physical activity.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Psychology of Wellness Class – (Series: 6/4, 6/17, 6/18) 8am-4:30pm. Join our two-weekend class to learn major theoretical and empirical perspectives on the psychology of wellness. This course will examine the psychological determinants and explore the parallels to wellness priorities. Registration deadline is May 28 at 11:59pm. This course is subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment requirement is not met. $300. 6685 Doubletree Ave, Columbus. 614-825-6255. AIAM.edu. Beginning Yoga: The Basics – 9-11am. This class is held the first Saturday of each month, and is designed for those new to yoga or those wanting to learn more. Topics covered include history, anatomy, Sanskrit, alignment and breathing. Bring questions and wear comfortable clothes. $20. Yoga Happiness Studio, 219 E Arcadia Ave, Columbus. 614-446-2091. YogaHappiness.us. Tai Chi for Kids Training – (Series: 6/4) 9am5pm. This program is suitable for kids of all ages, but it is also especially useful in care centers or nursing homes, as it produces a similar calming effect on older adults. Those who care for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes suitable for exercise. Instructor: Linda Arksey, Master trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute in the UK. $250. MC Fitness, 7710 Graphics Way, Lewis Center. 740-815-6400. Guided Mindful Breathing and Sound Healing – 11am-Noon. Through guided mindful breathing and sound healing, we will find peace, dissolve the worries of the week and raise personal vibration to its highest level. We will relax our minds and return home energized and refreshed. This class is for both seasoned meditators and those who are curious and have never meditated before. Taught by Sheri Rathburn, a Master Reiki Practitioner, Certified Sound Healer and meditation instructor. Includes Reiki and sound healing with crystal bowls at the end of this group session. $20. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 4 Animal Reiki – 9am-5pm. Prerequisite: Reiki I or prior equivalent training. Animal reiki is an energetic connection specially adapted to pets and other animals which offers targeted pain and stress reduction techniques through light touch. This full-day class will cover in depth many areas of energetically working with animals. Learn treatment techniques for assessing energy imbalances throughout the animal chakra system (energy centers) and how to work with each of these energy centers to enhance the effectiveness of each session. Hands-on practice is included along with an animal-themed meditation. This class is also beneficial to those who care for and work with animals in either a professional or volunteer capacity. Maximum of four students. $150.
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The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net. Cut the Cords That Bind You – 1-3:30pm. Join us for this deep-healing, group-guided meditation to cut the energetic cords of past relationships, release heavy energy and heal emotional wounds. For those who need to leave but are afraid. For those who have left but still struggle with the thorny tendrils of attachment. For those who have seen even a momentary glimpse of true self and long to hold that embrace longer. Master energy worker, intuitive coach and certified meditation master Sheri Rathburn will help you activate your courage, and show you the unconditional love and support you need to claim your power back! $45. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 5 Blue Dragon Donation Yoga Class – 9-10am. This is morning yoga for all levels of practice. All proceeds go to Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation. A positive way to start the day and week. Free, with suggested donation. Yoga Happiness Studio, 219 E Arcadia Ave, Columbus. 614-271-4019. Yin + Yang Yoga – 7-8pm. Join us for strengthening poses, followed by deep stretches, designed for athletes recovering from races and non-athletes recovering from life. All levels welcome. $15. Yoga Happiness Studio, 219 E Arcadia Ave, Columbus. 614-446-2091. YogaHappiness.us.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 Suppositories and Boluses – 7-9pm. In this class, we will learn why this method of medicine administration is very effective, as well as when to choose a suppository over something swallowed or topical, plus which ingredients make a great bolus. We will make them, then take them home with recipes and tips. Pre-registration required. $35. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Diana Rankin’s Sacred Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Sacred Circle Meditations and Messages include an evening of story, a guided meditation for personal and planetary healing, and individual psychic messages from Spirit for participants. Gathering in Sacred Circle helps accelerate growth and manifest dreams and desires. Sacred Circle helps to alleviate suffering in our world and heal our planet. We will begin with a story, often about an ancient myth and how the stories fit into our modern-day lives. After the story, there is a guided meditation to take us on a personal journey that adds to the world. In the third part of Sacred Circle, Diana gives psychic messages to audience members. Messages are teaching moments that have meaning for everyone in attendance. $20. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.
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Full Moon Drumming – 7-10pm. Each full moon, the All Life Community honors the lunar cycle of life with celebratory drumming. This family-friendly event is open to the public. During cold-weather months we gather fireside indoors, and during the warmer months we enjoy a bonfire outside. Bring an instrument or use one of ours. $5 suggested donation. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 740-201-8242. AllLifeCommunity.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10 Concepts in Energy Systems I – (Series: 6/11, 6/24, 6/25) 8am-5pm. This class is for those searching for more energy. We will introduce the holistic concepts of energy systems used in wellness. Students will learn a full-body energy technique they can use immediately. Registration deadline is June 4. This course is subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment requirement is not met. $320. 6685 Doubletree Ave, Columbus. 614-825-6255. AIAM.edu. Yin Yoga with Trivia – 9-10:30am. We will hold deep stretches for five each minutes each while answering trivia questions. Good for hips, ankles, shoulders and more. $15. Yoga Happiness Studio, 219 E Arcadia Ave, Columbus. 614-446-2091. YogaHappiness.us. Reiki II Class – (Series: 6/11) 9am-5pm. This advanced Reiki class significantly enhances the skills we discovered in the Reiki I class. Four personalized, hands-on Attunements further clear blockages and extend connection to the life force energy. Discussions will include how to develop intuitive abilities to sense blockages in self and others, as well as how to effectively connect with Guides for their assistance. Students will also receive detailed instruction on how to work effectively with others. Learn how and when to use the Reiki symbols for maximum benefit, how to provide an effective distant healing treatment, and how to set up a professional practice, for those who have selected that career path. Discover how to realign body and spirit in an extensive Chakra Balancing Exercise. Includes course handouts, vegetarian luncheons and snacks, as well as ample practice time. Limited to eight students to provide maximum personalized instruction. Students who have not taken the Reiki I class at The Reiki Center must demonstrate competency and knowledge equivalent to the center’s classes. Instructor: Linda Haley, RMT, Director of The Reiki Center. $350. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net. Experiencing the Sensory Garden – 10amNoon. Join us for this new family series, where we venture outdoors and explore the herb garden with all of our senses. Includes games and crafts. This class is suited for ages 3 to 8, or all abilities, and includes games and crafts. Dress in clothes suited for the weather and okay to get a little scuffed. $7 non-Gahanna residents, $5 Gahanna residents. Geroux Herb Garden, 200 S Hamilton Rd, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Enlightened Goddess Expo – 10am-5pm. Awaken the Goddess within to discover essence and empower life. Join us on a journey of discovering the real nature of the Divine feminine. The Goddess is within each woman, we simply need to understand her nature and let her shine though. This expo will be packed with feminine practices and discussions, all designed to deeply empower women. Free. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.
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Vibrational Sound Training – (Series: 6/11) 10am-5pm. Instructor David Hulse will teach energy management skills using ancient frequency tuning forks. The greatest gift to give someone is energy beyond survival. Make a practice unique by adding vibrational massage, or embark on a new adventure and assist with planetary transformation using vibration and sound. Join us for the Phase 1 Energy Vitality Technique Training. Qualifies for 12 CE Contact Hours. $349. 1550 Old Henderson Rd, Ste N160, Columbus. 614-928-3102. SomaEnergetics.com. Wild Herb Walks – 1-2pm. Beneficial herbs and plants are all around us, and often overlooked as simply “weeds.” Join us on a walk in and around Gahanna parks. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to venture on foot. We will also discuss proper wild-crafting etiquette. Pre-registration required by noon on Friday, June 9. We will meet at the entrance signboards at each park. $7 non-Gahanna residents, $5 Gahanna residents. Woodside Green Park, 213 Camrose Ct, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Intro to Living From the Intelligence of Your Heart – 7-8pm. This is a free introduction to our new heart-focused class. When we live from the intelligence of our heart, it leads to better health, happiness, inner ease and well-being. This sixweek class begins June 21 and is facilitated by HeartMath Coach David Hulse. Free. 1550 Old Henderson Rd, Ste N160, Columbus. 614-9283102. SomaEnergetics.com. Baths, Soaks and Washes – 7-9pm. In this class, we will learn how to use herbs to cleanse parts of our bodies, including total immersion baths, foot soaks, steams for the sinuses and vagina, plus eye and wound washes. Students will take home a product they make in class. Pre-registration required. $35. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Herbal Tea Circle – 7-8pm. Join us for an informal evening of tea and herbal discussion. We will sample a featured tea or blend and enjoy light refreshment with an herbal twist, plus spend the hour discussing whatever herbal topics the group is interested in. Tea circle meets the third Thursday of each month. $7 non-Gahanna residents, $5 Gahanna residents. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Meditation Class – 7-8pm. There is increasing evidence that meditation not only helps combat stress, but it also increases grey matter in the brain and slows the aging process at the cellular level. Join us for our monthly meditation class. This is an ongoing event to help establish a regular practice by exploring various methods of mediation. Class size is limited to 10 people. Call to reserve a spot. $10. Beecher Chiropractic and Wellness, 428 Beecher Rd, Ste B, Gahanna. 614-855-5533. BeecherSynergy.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16 Mid-Summer Night Festival and Fundraiser – 7-10pm. Join us for an evening of whimsical, fun-filled activities, explore what All Life has to offer and help support our non-profit initiatives. The night will include festive beverages, catered appetizers, live and silent auctions, entertainment,
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SATURDAY, JUNE 17 Reiki I Class – (Series: 6/18) 9am-5pm. The Reiki Center is the only facility in Central Ohio to provide reiki training in the traditional method. The difference between traditional and modern reiki training is significant, as the traditional version provides a deeper understanding of the practice’s spiritual impact, including finding meaning and purpose. Learn how to identify and transmit healing energy to relieve a headache or an aching muscle without medication. Hands-on experiences will instruct how to feel energy and see its immediate impact on self, family, friends and pets. Course includes vegetarian lunches and snacks, as well as a binder of instruction materials and a certificate of completion. Instructor: Linda Haley. Maximum of eight students. $300. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net. Chronic Illness and Invisible Disease Support Group – 1:30-2:30pm. Our goal is to offer space where people can find a supportive community as they face the challenges of living with chronic illness, especially hidden and invisible conditions. $5-$35 suggested donation. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 740-201-8242. AllLifeCommunity.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Vegan Ice Cream Social – 3-5pm. Join us for an afternoon of cold sundaes with assorted toppings. All proceeds from this event will directly support the upcoming Vegan Pop-Up Markets series. Celebrate Summer and Father’s Day by enjoying a vegan sundae. $5. It’s All Natural!, 1360 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna. 614-476-6159. ItsAll-Natural.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 19 Blue Dragon Donation Yoga Class – 9-10am. This is morning yoga for all levels of practice. All proceeds go to Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation. A positive way to start the day and week. Free, with suggested donation. Yoga Happiness Studio, 219 E Arcadia Ave, Columbus. 614-271-4019. Yin + Yang Yoga – 7-8pm. Join us for strengthening poses, followed by deep stretches, designed for athletes recovering from races and non-athletes recovering from life. All levels welcome. $15. Yoga Happiness Studio, 219 E Arcadia Ave, Columbus. 614-446-2091. YogaHappiness.us.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 Living From the Intelligence of Your Heart – (Series: 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26) 7-8pm. When we live from the intelligence of our heart, it leads to better health, happiness, inner ease and well-being. This class is facilitated by HeartMath Coach David Hulse. $60/series, or $15/class. 1550 Old Henderson Rd, Ste N160, Columbus. 614-9283102. SomaEnergetics.com. Plant Spirit Communication – 7-9pm. In this class, we will learn simple yet powerful ancient shamanic techniques to connect personally with medicinal plants. Come and see how medicine’s powers were originally discovered. We will
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FRIDAY, JUNE 23 Power, Control and Healthy Boundaries – 6-8pm. Are you a controlling person or bothered by someone who is? Do you have trouble setting limits? Do you suffer from low self-esteem or irritated by people with inflated egos? Do you have difficulty confronting someone who is overstepping their bounds? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this workshop is for you. This interactive workshop will guide you through the basics of setting, recognizing, honoring, and communicating healthy boundaries and the problems that occur when you don’t. Instructor: Dr. Heather Harder. $25. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Yin Yoga with Trivia – 9-10:30am. We will hold deep stretches for five each minutes each while answering trivia questions. Good for hips, ankles, shoulders and more. $15. Yoga Happiness Studio, 219 E Arcadia Ave, Columbus. 614-446-2091. YogaHappiness.us. New Moon Goddess Day Retreat – 11:11am5:55pm. The time has come to release the old, embrace the new and reawaken the Divine Feminine. This sacred journey will be informational as well as experiential. Reconnect with the cycles of Nature, cleanse and clear old stuck energy that no longer serves, deepen intuition and awareness, as well as awaken and honor Shakti energies and discover a personal Goddess Guide. $89 before June 10, $99 after June 10. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614787-0584. Om2Ohm.com. High Summer in the Herb Garden – 1-2pm. The summer solstice is one of our favorite times in the herb garden! This year, join us to learn about plant energy cycles, how herbs reflect where they grow, and how to can capture the best the summer herb garden has to offer. $25 non-Gahanna residents, $20 Gahanna residents. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 Sound Bath – 7-8pm. Come for immersion in sound healing for body, mind and soul. Relax by laying down or sitting, letting the vibrations of the instruments wash over and usher in a deep state of relaxation. Occasionally, an instrument will be played nearby or overhead. $10-$15 suggested donation. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 614-468-3476. AllLifeCommunity.org. Adaptogens – 7-9pm. An adaptogen is a natural, nontoxic substance considered to help the body adapt to stress by exerting a normalizing effect upon bodily processes, helping to maintain healthy homeostasis. The plant or fungus increases the body’s ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning, treating anxiety, diabetes, auto-immune issues and more. A well-known example is ginseng, but there are many others. Pre-registration required. $35. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.
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Franklinton Farm Stand – 3-6:30pm. Offering area residents access to fresh, healthy and local foods at low prices. Accepting food stamp/EBT cards, WIC and Senior coupons, as well as Veggie SNAPS tokens. Proceeds from sales at the Franklinton Farm Stand help sustain the larger mission of Franklinton Gardens. 1003 W Town St, Columbus. FranklintonGardens.org.
saturday Union County Farmers Market – 8-11am. Seasonal offerings of locally grown, raised, baked and made goods. 160 E 6th St, Marysville. 937-6448530. UnionCountyFarmersMarket.com.
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HTH Farm Market – See website for day-specific hours. Fresh seasonal produce, plants and mulch, locally-raised beef and chicken, plus specialty items such as brown eggs, jams, jellies, Amish cheese and pies. 2340 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Linworth. 614-266-9377. FarmersMarketColumbus.com.
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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.
tuesday Pearl Market – 10:30am-1:30pm. This urban market delivers 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. 614-591-4509. DowntownColumbus.com. Granville Summer Market – STARTS June 13. 3-6pm. 484 S Main St, Granville. 740-3344804. GranvilleFarmersMarket.com. Hilliard Farm Market – 4-7pm. 5445 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard. HilliardFarmMarket.com.
wednesday Outdoor Farm and Handcraft Market – 2-7pm. 508 N Cassady Ave, Bexley. 614-2523951. BexleyNaturalMarket.org. Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Locally produced fruits, veggies, herbs, breads, 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. Franklin Park Conservatory Farmers’ Market – 3:30-6:30pm. Seasonal vegetables and fruits, flowers and plants, baked goods, honey, sauces, oils and vinegars, as well as cooking and
Reynoldsburg Farmers’ Market – STARTS June 15. 3-6pm. 1520 Davidson Dr, Reynoldsburg. 614-322-6839. Facebook.com/ReynoldsburgFarmersMarket. Franklinton Farm Stand – 3-6:30pm. Offering area residents access to fresh, healthy and local foods at low prices. Accepting food stamp/ EBT cards, WIC and Senior coupons, as well as Veggie SNAPS tokens. Proceeds from sales at the Franklinton Farm Stand help sustain the larger mission of Franklinton Gardens. 1003 W Town St, Columbus. FranklintonGardens.org. All Life Community Market – 4-7pm. Cooking demonstrations and locally grown fresh fruits and veggies. 5700 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center. 740-201-8242. AllLifeCommunity.org. Bexley Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Where farms meet Main Street. Local produce, meats and cheeses, children’s events, live music, food trucks. 2111 E Main St., Bexley. BexleyFarmersMarket.org. New Albany Farmers Market – STARTS June 22. 4-7pm. Over 60 vendors and 10 food trucks, artists, music and more. 200 Market Sq, New Albany. 614-390-2733. Facebook.com/ NAFarmersMarket. 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.
friday Pearl Market – 10:30am-1:30pm. This urban market delivers 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. 614-591-4509. DowntownColumbus.com.
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. Worthington Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Central Ohio’s largest farmers market, boasting more than 70 vendors and offering locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally produced cheeses, jams, jellies, honey and maple syrup, high-quality cuts of meat from carefully raised farm animals, eggs from pastured chickens, flowers, herbs, plants, homemade soaps, and foodstuffs. 7227 N High St, Worthington. 614-2855341. WorthingtonFarmersMarket.com. North Market Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. Central Ohio’s oldest farmers’ market, serving the community since 1876. 59 Spruce St, Columbus. 614-463-9664. NorthMarket.com. Granville Farmers Market – 8:30am-Noon. Featuring more than 60 vendors, including local farmers, bakers and specialty food producers. 102 E Broadway, Granville. 740-334-4804. 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. Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market – 9am-Noon. 1 S Main St, Mount Vernon. Facebook.com/ MountVernonFarmersMarket 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. Franklinton Farm Stand – 10am-1pm. Offering area residents access to fresh, healthy and local foods at low prices. Accepting food stamp/ EBT cards, WIC and Senior coupons, as well as Veggie SNAPS tokens. Proceeds from sales at the Franklinton Farm Stand help sustain the larger mission of Franklinton Gardens. 1003 W Town St, Columbus. FranklintonGardens.org.
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ongoingevents sunday Morning Hatha – 10-11am. Join Federica Rinaldi a slow and gentle Hatha practice, ideal for beginner to intermediate students who prefer a more relaxed style of yoga where poses are held longer. Hatha is an old system of yoga that includes the practice of yoga postures and breathing exercises to help bring peace to the mind and body, preparing it for deeper spiritual practices such as meditation. Body Wisdom Healing Group, 3001 Indianola Ave, Columbus. 614-784-9473. BWHG.net/Classes. Yoga Well Being – 10:30-11:45am. This class is based in the Hatha tradition. The moves are challenging, yet simple and accessible to all. Open to new and veteran students. Practice proper breathing and meditation in a warmed room. Yoga-Well-Being, 1510 Hess St, Columbus. 614432-7553. YWBYoga.com. Advanced Yingjie Tai Chi – 3-4pm. This Tai Chi style blends various martial arts into a philosophy designed to develop strength, relaxation, and self-defense. Positive energy for stress relief. $35/ session, $85/monthly. The Grey Budha, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614-975-7683. GreyBudha. Weebly.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 Nia with Jill Riley-Hetterscheidt – 9:4510:45am. All fitness level can benefit from this mindful movement to an eclectic mix of music. We will use a variety of movements from sources including martial arts, dance arts, healing arts and our imaginations. Each class will set a focus and intention to enhance the experience. Nia is designed to be done in bare feet. Please wear clothes comfortable to move in. $10, with complimentary admission for Silver Sneakers members. The Mandala Center, 2965 Donnylane Blvd, Columbus. 614-638-5563.
Slow Flow and Core Vinyasa Yoga Classes – 1011:15am. Join us for a nurturing, reflective practice to facilitate endurance, strength, tension release and self-awareness. Drop-ins welcome. Instructor Julia McSheffery. 10-class and unlimited passes available. $14 non-members, $12 members. Center for Wholeness, 4041 N High St, Ste 100, Columbus. 614-395-2900. ResourceYogaStudios.com. Tai Chi with Marya – 5-6pm. Join Marya Barrios for this Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise, designed for relaxation, improved balance and health. Body Wisdom Healing Group, 3001 Indianola Ave, Columbus. 614-784-9473. BWHG.net/Classes. Next Level: High Intensity Training – 5:306:30pm. This total body workout shocks muscles with an always-changing format and set of exercises. Any fitness level can have benefit from this program. Builds endurance, reduces body fat and increases flexibility. $10. Elite Physiques, 350 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center. 740-548-3637. ElitePhysiquesInc.com. Yoga for Back Pain and Spine Health – 6:157:15pm. This gentle class, taught by Dhanu Sant, MD, will focus on stretching and strengthening muscles in the back, abdomen and hips to improve flexibility and strength in these areas. As a physician and yoga teacher, Dr. Sant offers a unique perspective and will provide a general medical overview in the context of yoga as a movement practice to help alleviate back pain and promote spinal health. Suitable for beginners and anyone who would like to incorporate yoga into their life for relief of back pain. $75 for a six-week series, $15 for an individual class. Whole Yoga and Wellness, 1335 Dublin Rd, Ste 114E, Columbus. 614-298-5437. WholeKidsPediatrics.com/Yoga-And-Wellness. Salty Yoga – 7-8pm. Relax and breathe in during a one-hour Slow Flow yoga class combined with salt inhalation therapy. Instructor: Kathy Morgan. $20. City Salt Spa, 218 W Main St, Plain City. 614-873-0072. CitySaltSpa.com.
tuesday Sunrise Meditation – 7-7:30am. Group meditation in the Dharma House studio, overlooking a wooded ravine. Suggested donation. Dharma House
Columbus, 1970 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Worthington. 614-344-8409. DharmaHouseColumbus.com. Adult Power Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Yoga with Aly is a powerful flow yoga session that incorporates heat, breath, strength and balance. This class brings breath and movement together to create a strong and healthy mind and body. It is intended to be physically challenging for all levels, with modifications and extra strength moves offered. $15. Whole Yoga and Wellness, 1335 Dublin Rd, Ste 114E, Columbus. 614-298-5437. WholeKidsPediatrics.com/Yoga-And-Wellness. Pilates with Lisa Leibow – 10-11am. $15. The Mandala Center, 2965 Donnylane Blvd, Columbus. 847-840-1114. Tea for Tuesdays – 10am-6pm. During regular Tuesday business hours, come sample a warm tea in the cold months, and a cool tea in the warm months. Free. Boline Apothecary. 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com. Walk-In Psychic Clinic – Noon-5:30pm. A certified psychic medium will answer big questions in a private setting. Quick and affordable. Clients report feeling lighter when they leave. $32 credit card, $30 cash. All Life Community Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 614-905-1668. PsychicBarbaraWagner.com. Flow and Let Go – 6-7pm. This upbeat vinyasa class begins with a slow warm up, then moves into a rhythmic and continuous flow, building lots of heat and momentum. Clear the mind, work the body and end in a relaxed state of calmness. Yoga-Well-Being, 1510 Hess St, Columbus. 614432-7553. YWBYoga.com. Salty Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Relax and breathe in during a one-hour Slow Flow yoga class combined with salt inhalation therapy. Instructor: Kathy Morgan. $20. City Salt Spa, 218 W Main St, Plain City. 614-873-0072. CitySaltSpa.com. Mellow Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. This restorative class helps to limber up, expand a stiff back and defog a clouded mind. Yoga-Well-Being, 1510 Hess St, Columbus. 614-432-7553. YWBYoga.com.
wednesday Sunrise Meditation – 7-7:30am. Group meditation in the Dharma House studio, overlooking a wooded ravine. Suggested donation. Dharma House Columbus, 1970 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Worthington. 614-344-8409. DharmaHouseColumbus.com. Salty Yoga – 9-10am. Relax and breathe in during a one-hour Slow Flow yoga class combined with salt inhalation therapy. Instructor: Lindsay Davis. $20. City Salt Spa, 218 W Main St, Plain City. 614-873-0072. CitySaltSpa.com. Slow Flow and Core Vinyasa Yoga Classes – 1011:15am. Join us for a nurturing, reflective practice to facilitate endurance, strength, tension release and self-awareness. Drop-ins welcome. Instructor Julia McSheffery. 10-class and unlimited passes available. $14 non-members, $12 members. Center for Wholeness, 4041 N High St, Ste 100, Columbus. 614-395-2900. ResourceYogaStudios.com. Community Reiki and Relaxation Clinic – 3-7pm. Ease into a comfy recliner and let stress melt away while receiving Reiki, guided imagery and essential oils to relax and replenish. $20-40.
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All Life Community Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 740-202-9348. AllLifeCommunity.org. Tai Chi – 6-7pm. 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. Chair Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Designed for those who might have difficulty using a yoga mat, this class is suitable for all levels of practice and includes standing poses and balances, plus work along a wall to lengthen and strengthen the body. Taught by Sipra Pimputkar. $15. Yoga-Well-Being, 1510 Hess St, Columbus. 614-432-7553. YWBYoga.com. Beginning 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. $35/ session, $85/monthly. The Grey Budha, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614-975-7683. GreyBudha. Weebly.com. Turtle Flow Yoga – 6:35-7:35pm. Experience completeness by integrating breath and movement to create a powerful and stabilizing, yet delicate and meditative flow. The measured pace supports quality of breath, postural alignment, and awareness of the body and mind. Great for beginners to advanced yogis. $15. Arena District Athletic Club, 325 John H. McConnell Blvd, Ste 150, Columbus. 614-719-9616. MaggieFekete.com.
thursday Sunrise Meditation – 7-7:30am. Group meditation in the Dharma House studio, overlooking a wooded ravine. Suggested donation. Dharma House Columbus, 1970 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Worthington. 614-344-8409. DharmaHouseColumbus.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. Tai Chi with Marya – 5-6pm. Join Marya Barrios for this Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise, designed for relaxation, improved balance and health. Body Wisdom Healing Group, 3001 Indianola Ave, Columbus. 614-784-9473. BWHG.net/Classes. Hatha Yoga with Eszter Gozon – 5:30-6:30pm. $10. The Mandala Center, 2965 Donnylane Blvd, Columbus. 614-369-0664. Kundalini Yoga with Sada Nam Singh – 7:309pm. This self-realization practice, originally taught by Yogi Bhajan, aims to help us overcome self-limitations of the mind, while releasing tension and blockages in the body, to realize our true blissful selves. We will detoxify our bodies and build the energetic centers, also known as chakras. Kundalini yoga involves periods of exertion designed to strengthen the body, mind, and willpower. We will balance our yoga with relaxation and meditation, as well as the accompaniment of spiritual music. All levels are welcome. Yoga-Well-Being, 1510 Hess St, Columbus. 614432-7553. YWBYoga.com.
Yoga: Wisdom and Motion – 6:15-7:45pm. A blend of yoga poses and philosophy. Classes include breath work, postures, relaxation exercises and basic principles. All skill levels and abilities welcome. $14 members, $15 non-members. Center for Wholeness, 4041 N High St, Ste 100, Columbus. 614-398-0890. JoyfulLotusYoga.com. Columbus Threshold Choir Rehearsal – 7-8:30pm. For those who can carry a tune, and enjoy conveying kindness through singing. This all-female choir is dedicated to singing at the bedsides of those struggling between living and dying, in hospitals, hospices, extended care facilities and private residences in the Columbus metropolitan area. Free. Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus. 614-600-2460. Columbus@ ThresholdChoir.org. ThresholdChoir.org/Columbus.
friday Sunrise Meditation – 7-7:30am. Group meditation in the Dharma House studio, overlooking a wooded ravine. Suggested donation. Dharma House Columbus, 1970 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Worthington. 614-344-8409. DharmaHouseColumbus.com. Slow Flow and Core Vinyasa Yoga Classes – 1011:15am. Join us for a nurturing, reflective practice to facilitate endurance, strength, tension release and self-awareness. Drop-ins welcome. Instructor Julia McSheffery. 10-class and unlimited passes available. $14 non-members, $12 members. Center for Wholeness, 4041 N High St, Ste 100, Columbus. 614-395-2900. ResourceYogaStudios.com. Dancing Mindfulness – 7:30-8:45pm. For beginners and experienced movers alike, this meditation and creative movement class explores the mindbody connection and mindfulness through dance. $10 suggested donation. Center for Wholeness, 4140 N High St, Ste 100, Columbus. 614-7848488. DancingMindfulness.com.
saturday Beginner’s Yoga with Troy Pyles – 8:30-9:30am. $10. The Mandala Center, 2965 Donnylane Blvd, Columbus. 614-369-0664. Yoga of 12-Step Recovery – 8:30-10am. This class is an open, inclusive group for anyone dealing with addictive behaviors in themselves or others. We start with 45 minutes of sharing, followed by a 45-minute yoga practice. All levels welcome. Free. Harmony Project Community Space, 773 E Long St, Columbus. 614-859-2376. ThrivingTreeYoga.com. Morning Hatha – 10-11am. Join Federica Rinaldi a slow and gentle Hatha practice, ideal for beginner to intermediate students who prefer a more relaxed style of yoga where poses are held longer. Hatha is an old system of yoga that includes the practice of yoga postures and breathing exercises to help bring peace to the mind and body, preparing it for deeper spiritual practices such as meditation. Body Wisdom Healing Group, 3001 Indianola Ave, Columbus. 614-784-9473. BWHG.net/Classes. Nia with Trish Riley Lyon – 10-11:15am. $10. The Mandala Center, 2965 Donnylane Blvd, Columbus. 513-373-5661.
Mind Path Taiji and Qigong – 2-3:30pm. Join Don Gubbins for a complete study of the classic Yang-Style Taiji, which will incorporate a combination of Healthy Yang Style Taiji, Qigong (a.k.a. Chinese yoga) for wellness, and Chinese Neigong self-massage - a vital but often overlooked aspect of a complete Qigong practice. We will stimulate the flow of chi in the body and to enhance the ability to sense chi during a Taiji practice. Body Wisdom Healing Group, 3001 Indianola Ave, Columbus. 614-784-9473. BWHG.net/Classes. Community Reiki and Relaxation Clinic – 3-7pm. Ease into a comfy recliner and let stress melt away while receiving Reiki, guided imagery and essential oils to relax and replenish. $20-40. All Life Community Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 740-202-9348. AllLifeCommunity.org.
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FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE – In Columbus, one mile south of Mount Carmel’s St. Ann’s hospital, at The Center for Alternative Medicine. $375 monthly. Contact Dr. Guy at 614-284-2626.
FOR SALE HYPERBARIC OXYGEN CHAMBER – Summit to Sea 40” diameter large-size unit. Purchased in 2016 for personal use. Minimally used, works like new. Includes homemade wooden stands to elevate tank for easy side access. Oxygen compressor not included, but comes with a port for hookup. Dual motors for quick inflation. Bidirectional zippers allow for self-directed use. Requires prescription or physician letter prior to purchase, due to classification as a medical device. Originally $11K, selling for $8K. 614-596-5312. DrJoe@wowway.com.
ORGANIC BEEF FOR SALE – Freezer beef, high in omega-3s. One-hundred percent grass fed, with no grain finishing. Economical, healthy, and raised at Pleasant Springs Farm, Mount Vernon. 740-4279001. OEFFA.org/userprofile.php?geg=1073.
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We are an old-fashioned apothecary that makes tonics and body care for the community. Our shop is run by an herb-alist who uses time-tested, tried-and-true methods to select and curate her “good for you” offerings. We also carry local and national lines of homeopathic remedies, Ayurvedic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dried bulk herbs, spices, body care ingredients and essential oils. Classes are held regularly on the demonstration and hands-on creation of human and pet remedies. Many of our raw ingredients are sourced locally, so be sure to visit regularly to view our seasonal offerings. See ad, page 32.
We l c o m e t o B e e c h e r Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Our goal is to help improve your health through complementary and integrative techniques designed to enrich and balance your everyday life. Our team of doctors and therapists have created a welcoming environment where each person is treated based on their own unique needs. Balancing all aspects of a person on an individual basis, and offering cutting-edge treatments that are only available in our center, sets us apart as Ohio’s foremost chiropractic and wellness center.
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, light-touch technique that releases restrictions tissue-deep in order to restore balance in the nervous system and promote optimal health and well-being. Pain, decreased range of motion, stress, fatigue and difficulty focusing are all symptoms that can be improved with craniosacral therapy. Katherine practices CST on all ages, from newborns to adults, as well as children with ADD/ADHD, sensory processing disorders, autism, speech delays and motor movement disorders.
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Lily Shahar Kunning, Owner 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus 614-517-0466 Lily@BolineApothecary.com BolineApothecary.com
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Katherine M. Kraft, OTR/L, CST Practitioner 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware 740-973-9903 GR8FaithGirl@yahoo.com KatherineCST.com
BRAINCORE THERAPY
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BrainCore Therapy™ provides a unique, drug-free approach to treating Brainwave Dysregulation, a condition brought about by tension on the nervous system from a variety of factors. Brainwave Dysregulation may be associated with several neurological conditions such as ADD/ ADHD, insomnia, panic attacks, autism, anxiety, memory loss, TBI, migraines and PTSD.
Colon hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine without the use of drugs. By introducing filtered and temperature-regulated water into the colon, the waste is softened and loosened, resulting in evacuation through natural elimination. A certified technician performs this process in a private, relaxing atmosphere on an FDA-approved closed system. See ad, page 19.
Cryotherapy is a noninvasive, three-minute exposure to -225°F nitrogen gas to trigger the body’s natural nervous system response to reduce muscle and joint inflammation, alleviate pain and decrease soreness. For those who suffer from inflammation caused by arthritis, muscle or joint damage, injury, surgery or nerve pain, cryotherapy can be a useful, natural modality to help alleviate painful symptoms. See ad, page 29.
Deb Wellmes, MA, CCC/SLP, ND Beecher Wellness Center 428 Beecher Rd, Ste B, Gahanna 614-855-5533 BrainCoreOhio@gmail.com BrainCoreOhio.com
81 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester 614-833-3884 3805 N High St, Ste 204, Columbus 614-369-1533 RadiantLivingByVickie.com
Upper Arlington - 1700 Zollinger Rd, Ste 10, Columbus Dublin - 7501 Sawmill Rd, Ste 19, Dublin 614-768-2796 OhioCryo.com
DENTISTRY DENTAL ALTERNATIVES
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Dr. Richard DeLano, DDS, MS 150 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Ste 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 34.
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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.
EDUCATION AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
6685 Doubletree Ave, Columbus 614-825-6255 AIAM.edu For the public, we offer affordable treatments at our community, intern, student and professional clinics. For prospective students, we offer community and continuing education classes and licensing programs in acupuncture, massage therapy and holistic wellness, as well as holistic practical and registered nursing. We are transforming health care holistically. Change your life today! See ad, page 11.
ESSENTIAL OILS DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS
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Who is controlling your health care? Empower yourself with Nature’s medicine: essential oils! We will teach you how at our free classes. doTERRA is the only brand to be thirdparty certified as 100 percent pure and potent, and why it is currently being used in many hospitals, including locally at the OSU’s James Cancer Hospital. Email us for a current class schedule, or to schedule your free private consult. Also visit our Facebook page – Lori’s Essential Oil Well. See ad, page 10.
At Integrative Hypnotherapy, we help our clients grow through the issues that kept them frustrated, worried and hurt. We help them find the relief they need, and build confidence, peace and ease into their daily lives. We do this by getting to the root of the matter (the thoughts and beliefs in the mind) and that is precisely why the changes stick. If you need some support in making a lasting positive change, schedule yourself a free phone consult today at In-Hyp.com/free, or call us at (614) 304-1061. P.S. - We can help with a number of issues. See In-Hyp.com/155 for a list of some of the issues we work with. See ad, page 13.
Lori and Mark Vaas, Blue Diamond Wellness Advocates 614-681-4646 LoriVaas@gmail.com MydoTerra.com/LoriVaas
FENG SHUI FENG SHUI INSTITUTE OF AMERICA Connie Spruill, Owner/Director An International Feng Shui Certification School 614-325-5452 (cell) 614-837-8370 (school) FengShuiConnie@gmail.com Feng-Shui-Institute-Of-America.com
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 26.
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SIMPLY LIVING SUSTAINABLE U Sarah Edwards PO Box 82273, Columbus 614-447-0296 SEdwards@SimplyLiving.org Sustainable.SimplyLiving.org
We provide classes to train and educate people about sustainability topics and practices. Subjects include, but are not limited to, Food, Urban Homesteading, Health and Wellness, Green Building, Finance, Energy Solutions, Transportation and Economics. Visit our website for the current class schedule. See ad, page 20.
CITY SALT SPA
218 W Main St, Plain City 614-873-0072 CitySaltSpa.com Salt therapy is a drug-free, natural treatment for respiratory and skin ailments through salt inhalation. In addition to two adult salt therapy rooms, our family wellness center has a dedicated children’s salt therapy play room. Beyond providing salt therapy sessions, we also host Salty Yoga classes plus offer Salty Reiki and Salty Massage. We have a full line of Himalayan salt lamps and products, as wells as Young Living essential oils. See ad, page 40.
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TD Hickerson, Certified Hypnotherapist 77 E Wilson Bridge Rd #200, Worthington 614-304-1061 Info@Integrative-Hypnotherapy.com Integrative-Hypnotherapy.com
INTEGRATIVE HEALTH COLUMBUS INTEGRATIVE FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER Dr. Ruslana Kurpita, MD Melinda Skipper, CNP 453 Waterbury Ct, Gahanna 614-515-5244 CIFMCenter.com
If you are looking for integrative and holistic approach to your health care or are torn between recommendations from your regular primary care provider and alternative practitioners, not sure whose advice to follow and possibly self-doctoring, we are a place where both traditional medicine and evidence-based alternative approaches work together seamlessly. We provide holistic primary care for you and your family. We value comprehensive preventative care and work with chronic conditions such as fatigue, fibromyalgia, various hormonal imbalances, diabetes, high blood pressure and chronic GI issues. We take time to listen to your story, ask important questions, order the necessary tests and get to the bottom of the problem instead of just treating the symptoms. We work with many insurance companies. See ad, page 28.
THE ALL LIFE COMMUNITY FOR INTEGRATIVE WELL BEING 740-201-8242 AllLifeCommunity.org
The All Life Community is a nonprofit organization set up as a co-op, with over 170 members. Most members practice out of their own locations throughout Central Ohio, though some practice exclusively at our 24-acre facility. Please browse our website to see the many offerings from our wellness practitioners, artists, musicians, event planners and small business support professionals, as well as a host of resources for your home and family. See ad, page 7.
VITELLAS CHUN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AND ACUPUNCTURE Linda Chun, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Hope Vitellas, Licensed Acupuncturist 929 Harrison Ave, Ste 203, Columbus 614-725-1885 VitellasChun@gmail.com VitellasChun.com
Perhaps you struggle with chronic pain, fatigue, digestive problems or anxiety, and want to explore d i ff e r e n t a p p r o a c h e s f o r treatment. Perhaps you wish to decrease your use of medications. Perhaps you seek to boost your level of wellness. An integrative medicine consultation covers nutrition, vitamins and supplements, sleep, stress management, mind-body therapies and more, while an acupuncture session might include cupping, moxibustion or other aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We also offer combined consultations, blending Western and Eastern medicine, in our commitment to providing compassionate and comprehensive holistic care. See ad, page 22.
MASSAGE THERAPY PRANAMYRA
Eszter Gozon, LMT The Mandala Center for Movement Arts 2965 Donnylane Blvd, Columbus 614-369-0664 Pranamyra@gmail.com Pranamyra.com I provide massage therapy, Reiki and private yoga training to help you regain and maintain well-being. I am certified in neuromuscular therapy and incorporate techniques such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release and postural analysis into individualized treatment sessions. Personalized yoga training, by itself or as a complement to massage, can unify your goals for body and mind.
MEDITATION OM2OHM WELLNESS STUDIO
Sheri Mollica-Rathburn, Owner, C.MI 324 W Case St, Powell 614-787-0583 Sheri@Om2Ohm.com Om2Ohm.com Om2Ohm will change the way you think about stress management. We offer Peace Management for individuals and groups, teaching management of daily peace as opposed to stress. Through Certified Meditation Instruction, Sound Healing, Chromotherapy, Mindfulness based guidance, Energy and Body Work we will transform and empower you. Allow yourself time for peace in our beautiful Om2Ohm wellness center, leave your worries at the door and enter into your “Om away from home”.
NATURAL FOODS BEXLEY NATURAL MARKET
508 N Cassady Ave, Bexley 614-252-3951 BexleyNaturalMarket@yahoo.com BexleyNaturalMarket.org The Bexley Natural Market is a not-for-profit cooperative grocery store dedicated to providing food of the highest possible nutritional quality to our members and community. We provide many local and organic products, bulk foods, organic herbs and spices, as well as a vast array of vitamins and supplements to support the health of our customers. We like to support local businesses and farmers by being a space in which their products are available. See ad, page 29.
IT’S ALL NATURAL!
1360 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna 614-476-6159 ItsAll-Natural.com It’s All Natural! is a prominent source of vegetarian and vegan products, offering organic, ecoconscious and down-to-earth items. Our mission is to promote a benevolent, eco-friendly and vegan lifestyle. We strive to be fertile ground where seeds of love can be planted to grow in health and harmony. See ad, page 29.
MOMENTUM98 NATURAL HEALTH STORE 3509 N High St, Columbus 614-262-7087 Moment98@aol.com Momentum98.com
We have been serving the holistic health needs of the Central Ohio community since January 1, 1980, selling products that uplift on all levels of existence. We carry raw foods and superfoods, herbal supplements and oxygen supplements, castor oil and essential oils, plus Chinese herbal tonics and shilajit. We also specialize in wellness and natural living accessories, including over 100 massage tools, magnets, color therapy glasses, coning candles, tuning forks, yoga supplies, hemp clothing, inversion and exercise machines, water purifying and energizing devices, plus foot detox ionizers. Stop by our store to experience five to ten minutes of the Relax far-infrared saunas and lamps, to detoxify, ease inflammation and pain, and invigorate the body. See ad, page 7.
NATUROPATHY DANCE SYNERGY
Shirley J. McLain, ND Maren Schwital, ND 140 Morse Rd, Columbus 614-848-4998 DanceSynergy@aol.com DanceSynergyMBA.com
Dance Synergy Movement and Bodywork Art Pro-Active Health combines the naturopathic philosophy with whole food nutrition, herbal support and bodywork, as well as tools for ergonomic movement alignment, recovery from injuries, plus freedom from pain and illness. We offer nutritional heart health assessments using Royal Lee’s endocardiograph, private sessions, phone consultations, distance education in herbal synergy bodywork for you as well as your pet, and weekly group classes in dance, stretch and alignment. Our boutique includes Birkenstock and Vibram Five Fingers footwear, dance wear, Alex Grey art clothing, and moldavite incense and bath salt. See ad, page 6.
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 Naturo-pathic 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.
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. ~Dalai Lama
Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments. ~Bethenny Frankel
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REAL ESTATE DUNIGAN REAL ESTATE GROUP Cindy Dunigan, Realtor 3500 N High St, Columbus 614-361-8400 Cindy.Dunigan@e-Merge.com CindyDunigan.com
There are only a handful of Realtors in the Central Ohio area that carry the National Association of Realtors GREEN designation, and Cindy Dunigan is one of them. She has taken the initiative to encourage the industry to produce more sustainable homes, and helps communities to reduce their consumption by implementing sustainable practices. Cindy is devoted to reducing her own footprint on the environment, and lives by her motto: “We can make a significant impact on the world around us one person at a time.”
SALON/SPA THE NATURAL NAIL 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. See ad, page 37.
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SOUND HEALING SOMAENERGETICS VIBRATIONAL ATTUNEMENT David Hulse, CVSMT 1550 Old Henderson Rd, Ste N160, Columbus 614-928-3102 SomaEnergetics.com
Let the stress melt away as sound therapy pioneer David Hulse bathes you in the soothing sound of the Solfeggio Tuning Forks. Tune into your higher self as David retrieves information for guidance and clarity during this accelerated time of change. Available in 30 or 60-minute sessions, by appointment only. See ad, page 19.
WELLNESS CENTER BODY WISDOM HEALING GROUP 3001 Indianola Ave, Columbus 614-784-9473 BWHG.net
For over 20 years, we have provided holistic wellness through therapeutic massage with a mind-body approach. We have recently expanded our services and now teach Healing Group, LLC movement classes such as 3001 Indianola Avenue Columbus, OH 43202 yoga, tai chi, dance and Pilates, as well as offer 614-784-9473 speakers, workshops and Ayurvedic nutritional counseling. See ad, page 32.
THE REIKI CENTER
Melanie Guzzo, Owner 3282 N High St, Columbus 614-725-2329 VirtueVeganSalon.com We are committed to helping men and women enjoy the luxuries of the modern beauty industry without harming animals, the environment or our health. We are dedicated to working in an organized, stress-free setting while enjoying a holistic lifestyle within true community. See ad, page 12.
Linda Haley, RMT, Director 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus 614-486-8323 TheReikiCenter.net The Reiki Center is Central Ohio’s oldest and largest natural wellness center, plus the only center to offer Reiki classes in the traditional format. More than 20 services are available to meet your wellness, spiritual and emotional goals, including energy therapies, therapeutic bodywork, shamanic and intuitive services, as well as animal therapies. Open daily from 9am-9pm. See ad, page 17.
WILBRIDGE WELLNESS GROUP
Becky Appelfeller, MAT, CRS, BEP 614-515-3692 Pam Hatch, M.Ed. 614-338-5716 Max Lencl, LPCC, CDCA 440-487-7301 6797 N High St, Ste 221, Worthington WilbridgeWellness.com We offer life coaching, counseling and alternative therapy services to individuals, couples, families and groups. Becky practices a holistic wellness approach to healing and emotional health, drawing from an extensive training in Gestalt therapy, Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), Rubenfeld Synergy and integrative bioenergetic medicine. Pam’s specialties include Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and hypnotherapy, as well as nutrition and lifestyle guidance for mental and emotional health, weight loss and management, plus support for depression and anxiety. Max uses a down-to-earth style to provide individual and couples therapy, specializing in grief, trauma and sexual concerns, while emphasizing relationships, solutions, mindfulness, attachment styles and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). See ad, page 19.
YOGA WHOLE YOGA AND WELLNESS
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