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recently read an article by a woman who reacted strongly to the portrayal of breastfeeding on the series finale of the HBO show Girls. Her take was that the program perpetuated the notion that parents of formula-fed babies should feel guilty about missing a critical opportunity to forge a special bond with their children. She goes on to point out there are many mothers unable to nurse for a variety of reasons, including being an adoptive parent or producing insufficient quantities of breastmilk, but she notes also that perhaps the most important reason is because they choose not to. She reminds us that parents in these situations do not love their children less than the parents of children who are breastfed, and that bottle-feeding increases the father’s ability to participate in the process, a fact to which I can wholeheartedly attest. My intention by relaying her analysis is due to something else she said in her piece that struck a chord with me. Sometimes, while meaning well, medical professionals and others tend to push back when an individual does not follow convention. This includes the series of steps typically taken during and after the delivery process and in the author’s case, it was breastfeeding. In my personal experience, it was about the decision not to circumcise either of our two boys. They were delivered in different hospitals and separate states, but within both medical establishments we were the recipients of what I would consider significant pressure to comply with the foreskin removal procedure. We stated our wishes politely each time we were asked if we were completely certain about how we wanted to proceed. By the third or fourth mention, from three separate staff members, it was hard not to get slightly peeved. The larger point I am getting at is that mothers and fathers should be free to make their own well-informed decisions, after independent research and consultation with their physician, regarding the pregnancy and delivery processes, without societal pressure and fear of verbal reprisals. In advance of our firstborn’s birth, we inquired of our family practice doctor about any potential serious consequences or risks with foregoing circumcision. Our discovery during research was that the procedure has its roots primarily as a religious practice, and only became commonplace in the United States in the last hundred years. In many other parts of the world, however, including our next-door neighbor, Canada, it is far less common. My hope for prospective parents is that they can custom-craft their prenatal and postpartum plans without succumbing to societal pressures. Stay true to who you are and what you believe. Be informed, and bear in mind that your child is yours and yours alone to produce and rear.

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20 BEAUTIFUL BIRTHING

Paths to a Natural Pregnancy and Delivery by Deborah Shouse

28 WOMEN RISING

Mobilizing With Love to Heal Humanity by Linda Sechrist

30 HEAT-HARDY HERBS

Tropical, Mediterranean and African Varieties by Barbara Pleasant

32 NON-DAIRY MILKS

The Pros and Cons of Plant Alternatives by Judith Fertig

34 SKILLS TO KEEP US STREET SAFE

Staying Aware of Our Surroundings by Aimee Hughes

36 THE JOYS OF

GRANDPARENTING How to Mindfully

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newsbriefs Fermented Food Seminar Comes to Ohio

he Foundation for Functional Fermented Food is a nonprofit organization with a focus that empowers individuals and health practitioners to teach fermenting for health recovery. One of the ways the group accomplishes this goal is to host interactive talks around the country to review and explain the latest scientific research about fermentation, provide samples of a variety of the foods discussed, and cover how to generate them optimally. This is the tenth year of the event, entitled “The Functional Fermenting Seminar,” and one of the national stops on the talk’s tour will be at Wholesome Valley Farm in Wilmot, Ohio, on July 22. Wilmot is a small village located two hours northeast of Columbus, near a large concentration of Ohio’s Amish population. “Attendees will get to taste samples of more than a dozen different foods,” says Karen Ross, the foundation’s president. “They will explore how to manage gut health and discover how correctly-fermented food impacts health.” The seminar is approved for continuing education (CE) hours by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP). For more information, call 907-694-2284 or visit FermentingSeminar.org.

Sustainable Furniture Maker Opens New Location, Hosts Celebration

.Y. Fine Furniture, a Central Ohio custom furniture maker that uses only Ohio-sourced wood, will open a new and expanded location in Clintonville, effectively quadrupling the square footage of the shop’s current Merion Village location. The extra space allows for an expanded showroom and an assembly workshop for their team of artisans. To celebrate the new location, the shop will host a Grand Opening celebration on May 13, from 2 to 5 p.m, featuring hors d’oeuvres, beverages and live local music from Dave Sky. “We are looking forward to moving to our larger Clintonville location to better serve our clients,” says Tarik Yousef, founder and owner. “We are also excited to become an active member of the Clintonville business community.” T.Y. Fine Furniture builds a range of custom wood furniture pieces, from headboards to tables and chairs, that are all completely organic, including a proprietary finish. In addition to the products they manufacture onsite, the shop sells all-natural pillows and has a partnership with Naturepedic and SavvyRest to sell a hypo-allergenic line of mattresses. Recently added offerings include the DreamWave full-body massage chair and Perfect Chair recliners. Location: 4555 N High St., Columbus. For more information, visit TYFineFurniture.com. See ads, page 3 and back cover.

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The Top Trending Supplements in 2017 by Trudy Pieper, ND

Exercise During Pregnancy No Longer Discouraged by Janelle King, MPH, BSN

longstanding recommendation that pregnant women should avoid exercise and rest as much as possible is being reconsidered, based on a recent Viewpoint article in the Journal of the American Medical Association that reports an active lifestyle during pregnancy is safe and beneficial for both mother and baby. Results from a meta-study of 2,059 pregnant women of normal weight who performed aerobic and strength training exercises of moderate intensity most days of the week were found to not be at an increased risk for preterm birth (birth before 37 weeks) or low birth weight. Other findings indicate it is safe for most sedentary women to begin an exercise program during pregnancy. Women without medical complications or contraindications should engage in aerobic and strength training exercises at moderate intensity for at least 10 to 30 minutes a day, most days of the week. Experts recommend low-impact exercises such as walking, stationary cycling or swimming. Researchers agree that pregnant women should avoid activities that cause the heart to pump at more than 90 percent of its maximum beats per minute. Women should talk to their doctor before starting or continuing an exercise program during pregnancy. When exercising, pregnant women should take precautions to stay hydrated and avoid excessive heat and humidity. Women should also cease all activity at the first sign of possible problems such as vaginal bleeding, dizziness, chest pain, headache, leg pain or swelling. Janelle King has Master of Public Health and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees, and works as a public health nurse and writer.

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t is always important to remember that our future health is determined by the decisions we make in the present. Nutrition is a cornerstone of good health and well-being, and proper nutritional choices can help us withstand whatever stresses come our way. To further complement their nutritional intake after making good food selections, approximately 68 percent of Americans take dietary supplements. This percentage has remained consistent over the past five years. According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, most supplement users, including 66 percent from age 18 to 34, anticipate their supplement use will increase over the next five years. With that said, here are this year’s top trending supplements: 1) Magnesium – This mineral is required for more than 300 different processes in the human body, including the regulation of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, energy production and healthy bowel function. Low levels of magnesium can lead to anxiety, sleeplessness, osteoporosis, PMS, muscle cramps and heart disease. 2) B Vitamins – The many B vitamins are critical for overall energy and are essential for converting food into fuel. A deficiency can lead to symptoms ranging from confusion to nerve damage and skin disorders. 3) Probiotics – Gut bacteria need to be in balance to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation, allergies, digestive problems, skin conditions, food cravings and weight gain. 4) Protein Powders – Protein provides energy and the amino acids needed to burn fat, boost muscle and create neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine for optimal brain function. 5) Curcumin and Turmeric – Curcumin is the key active ingredient in turmeric, a plant spice commonly found in curries. Curcumin helps mitigate cellular degeneration, the primary cause of aging. It also inhibits inflammation, helps to relieve pain, reduces nerve damage and protects against inflammatory digestive conditions. 6) Chlorella – This green algae superfood can help reduce body fat, lower cholesterol and improve immunity. It has also been used successfully to relieve fibromyalgia and ulcerative colitis. As a green food, it works to bring the body’s pH level into balance. Trudy Pieper is a naturopathic doctor at Phoenix Wellness Center in Johnstown. For more information, call 740-6169949 or visit PhoenixWellness4U.com. See ad, page 54.

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Greener Diapers

Cloth Better than Disposable for People and the Planet Disposable diapers are the third most common consumer item in landfills. When even those labeled “eco-friendly” are covered by other debris after being discarded and hidden from sunlight and air, they don’t readily biodegrade. Producing disposables also makes major demands on water, energy, nonrenewable resources like oil and renewables like wood. Many brands contain harmful ingredients such as polyacrylate, dioxin, phthalates and heavy metals that can be absorbed by a baby’s soft, developing skin and promote rashes. According to SmallFootprintFamily.com, 90 to 95 percent of American babies annually generate 27.4 billion single-use plastic diapers, or 7.6 billion pounds of garbage. While comparable statistics on adult diapers

aren’t available, Euromonitor International forecasts a 48 percent increase in U.S. sales to $2.7 billion in 2020, up from $1.8 billion in 2015. In a decade, sales of diapers for adults could surpass those for babies at Kimberly-Clark and Procter & Gamble, attributed to bladder control issues related to health and age, according to the Urology Care Foundation and Mayo Clinic. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association advise that in all cases, fecal matter and urine should be rinsed and flushed down the toilet instead of put in the trash, so that contaminants don’t enter groundwater and potentially spread disease. Traditional cloth diapers are the way to go for several reasons beyond budget: 4 Using cloth facilitates earlier potty education by quickly communicating to the baby when they are wet. New cloth diaper systems like Nicki’s Diapers (NickisDiapers. com) can be easily cleaned in regular and high-efficiency washing machines. Some popular brands are listed at DiaperPin.com. 4 The nonprofit association at RealDiapers.org helps connect local groups of mothers to communicate and share best practices in use, cleaning and potty training, such as learning a baby’s cues for needing to go. It also hosts informative events such as the annual national Great Cloth Diaper Change. 4 Cloth diapers in good condition can be resold on eBay and sites like DiaperSwappers.com.

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esearchers from the United Kingdom’s University of Winchester have found that cycling improves brain function. The study tested the cognitive function of 17 physically active men in their 20s before and after two, 30-minute sessions on a stationary bike. The results showed significant cognitive improvements following each session. Biking to work is also a good way to reduce our carbon footprint, but breathing in exhaust fumes and other pollutants is a concern for street cyclists. Alexander Bigazzi, a transportation expert in the department of civil engineering and school of community and regional planning at the University of British Columbia, has studied the relationship between average-speed bicycle travel and inhalation of potentially harmful air. Using a U.S. Census-based computer model of 10,000 people, Bigazzi found that the ideal bicycling speed to inhale the minimum amount of pollution is between 7.5 to 12.5 miles per hour (mph), placing the lowest risk for women at nearly eight mph and for men at just over eight mph. “The faster you move, the harder you breathe and the more pollution you could potentially inhale, but you are also exposed to traffic for a shorter period of time. This analysis shows where the sweet spot is,” says Bigazzi.

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esearchers from the Copenhagen University Hospital, in Denmark, discovered expectant mothers that take omega-3 supplements while pregnant reduce the risk that their babies will develop asthma. Analyzing blood samples from 695 Danish women at 24 weeks of gestation and again one week after birth, the study tested the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—longchain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, fish oil and DHA-algae supplements—in the women’s blood. The health of the babies was monitored for five years and compared with the blood analysis. The children of the mothers given 2.4 grams of long-chain omega-3 supplements during their third trimester displayed an overall 31 percent reduced risk of developing asthma. “Asthma and wheezing disorders have more than doubled in Western countries in recent decades,” explains Professor Hans Bisgaard, of the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood at the hospital. “We now have a preventative measure to help bring those numbers down.”

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Even One Drink Daily Increases Melanoma Risk

study from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, has linked alcohol consumption with an increased risk of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Using data from three studies, researchers followed 210,252 adults for an average of 18 years each using food-frequency questionnaires to measure alcohol consumption. Comparing the results to instances of melanoma among the participants, they found that each alcoholic beverage consumed on average per day was associated with a 14 percent increased risk of melanoma. An associated conclusion was that individuals that regularly drank alcohol were 73 percent more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma on the trunk of the body than non-drinkers. “The clinical and biological significance of these findings remains to be determined, but for motivated individuals, counseling regarding alcohol use may be an appropriate strategy to reduce risks of melanoma, as well as other cancers,” explains Eunyoung Cho, Sc.D., the study’s lead author and an associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology at the university.

DNA Markers Link Lifespan to Nutrition

elomeres, located at the end of human chromosomes, protect DNA from deterioration. Multiple studies over the past decade have associated longer telomeres with increased longevity and a slowing of the aging process. A study from Kookmin University, in Seoul, Korea, collected nutrition data from 1,958 men and women between the ages of 40 and 69. The information included a baseline food frequency questionnaire assessing the consumption of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 (folate), C and E, as well as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and zinc, during an 18-month period. Researchers measured the length of the subjects’ telomeres after 10 years in a follow-up examination and compared these results with the nutrition information. The study found an association between longer telomere length and vitamin C, folate and potassium intake in all participants. These nutrients are available in many fruits and vegetables.

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Latin American Negative Stereotypes Tree Bark Improves Sabotage Girl Soccer Diabetes Markers A Players

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esearchers from Germany’s Goethe University, in Frankfurt, sought to determine the impact that the belief held by some that females are poor soccer players would have on their performance. The study had 36 teenage female soccer players engage in a ball-dribbling drill before and after reading a pertinent article. Half of the subjects read about the perceived incompetence of female soccer players and the other half read a piece about the growing popularity of the sport. The players that read the negative article needed significantly more time to complete the drill than those that read the positive article, possibly highlighting the impact that negative stereotyping has on women.

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study from the University of Prague, in the Czech Republic, has found that extracts from the bark of the Hintonia latiflora, a tree grown in Mexico and South America, can help regulate blood glucose levels in people with Type

2 diabetes. Researchers administered a capsule containing a dry concentrated extract from the plant to 32 subjects with the condition and monitored their blood glucose levels for six months. The subjects experienced an 11 percent decrease in glycated hemoglobin, an indicator that the body can better regulate blood glucose levels during the period, as well as a slight reduction in cholesterol and triglycerides. The researchers also found the natural treatment resulted in a 25 percent reduction in fasting blood glucose levels and a 22 percent reduction in post-meal glucose levels. Liver enzymes showed improved levels in the subjects, as well. No adverse side effects were observed.

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Marine Reserve Preserves Ocean Biodiversity The French government has expanded the Réserve Naturelle Nationale des Terres Australes Françaises, a highly protected marine reserve in French-controlled, sub-Antarctic waters of the southern Indian Ocean, from about 8,000 to more than 46,000 square miles; it now includes seven areas surrounding the islands of Crozet and Kerguelen. France intends to designate 10 percent of its oceanic territory by 2020, and this action brings the total as of the end of 2016 to 1.3 percent. These large-scale, fully protected marine reserves may serve as climate refuges for many species. The rich biodiversity of the new addition includes marine mammals, fish, seabirds, orcas, penguins, Antarctic fur seals and the critically endangered Amsterdam albatross. Source: PewTrusts.org

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Cycling Chicago

Pioneering Bike Paths Promise Easy Commutes Chicago has created 100 miles of new bike lanes in the last five years and plans to add another 50 miles of upgraded lanes with curbs to protect riders from cars by 2019. Beyond that, a series of floating, solar-powered bike paths along the edge of the Chicago River is on the drawing board; each mile of pathway may cost between $5 million and $10 million. The architecture firm SecondShore first proposed the idea. “You look at the river, and while it used to be the main commercial artery in the city, it’s not much of one anymore,” says firm cofounder James Chuck. “This fits with the mayor’s general economic strategy for the city—how to make use of latent infrastructure.” The floating bike paths, named RiverRide, would give pedalers a truly auto-free place to ride for part of their commute and connect with existing bike lanes. The system would fill gaps in the network, creating around a 17-mile stretch of continuous bike paths connecting 28 neighborhoods. Floating on concrete pontoons, the paths would use solar power for lighting. Solar panels could also heat the surface so the path doesn’t ice up in winter. Plans call for the path to intersect with river bridges so bikers can cross to the other side. 16

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Turtle Turnaround

Record Hatchlings Give Hope Worldwide, six of the seven sea turtle species are threatened or endangered because of human activity. A ray of hope now shining from conservation efforts is that nesting sea turtles have posted record numbers of successful hatchlings in South Carolina the last three years, with Georgia and Florida reporting similar results. Decades of helpful efforts are paying off due to increased public awareness of turtle-friendly practices at seaside locations. Heed these rules: 4 Keep lights off on beachfront property during nesting season. 4 Refrain from using flash photography on the beach at night. 4 Keep beaches and oceans clean. Litter such as plastic bags and balloons can cause injury or death when sea turtles mistake them for jellyfish, a favorite food. 4 Respect sea turtles by observing them from a distance. 4 Report dead or injured sea turtles and nest disturbances to 1-800-9225431. Learn more about sea turtle conservation and how to get involved at dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle. Find an introductory video at OceanToday.noaa. gov/endoceanseaturtles.

Airbnb Battle

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Local governments and hotels are struggling to come to terms with the growing phenomenon of Airbnb room rentals, which help residents find short-term paying guests that often provide an economic lifeline to help them pay their bills, rent or mortgage. It’s an affordable, convenient and comfortable alternative for travelers. Critics claim the service removes affordable housing units and official hotel rooms from the market by turning suitable apartments into unofficial hotels. Consequently, proposed ordinances are in the works in several U.S. metropolitan areas where Airbnb entrepreneurs and industry groups are also active in trying to shape future laws. Other on-demand grassroots industries such as ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, which have flourished in unregulated “gray areas”, have learned they need to employ teams of lawyers and lobbyists to fight a stream of restrictive laws and lawsuits.

California is the fourth state to pass a law making it legal to swap seeds and collect them in non-commercial libraries. That’s good, because the U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Seed Act, in place for 80 years, mandates that any activity involving non-commercial distribution of seeds must be labeled, permitted and tested according to industrial regulations that would be both costly and burdensome to the hundreds of local seed libraries operating in 46 states. Nebraska, Illinois and Minnesota also recently passed laws protecting non-commercial seed activity from regulatory requirements. Free seed libraries, swaps and exchanges increase access to local food and can play a large role in expanding and preserving biodiversity. Neil Thapar, the food and farm attorney at the Sustainable Economies Law Center, says, “We wanted to create the legal framework for an alternative system that is not reliant on large companies to provide open-pollinated seed varieties. Seed sharing has a direct connection to building local economic resilience.” The center is taking action to try to get laws changed in all 50 states.

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Balloon Doom

Helium-filled balloons look pretty when released at special events, but they eventually become earthbound trash littering land and water, often traveling great distances before reaching their final resting places; spans of up to 1,300 miles have been recorded. The Ocean Conservancy recently picked up nearly 94,000 balloon remnants in the course of a year’s worth of cleanup operations. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fish, dolphins, whales, seabirds and sea turtles have all been found with latex balloons in their stomachs, blocking their digestive tracts. One study of two stranded sperm whales in California attributed their deaths to huge amounts of consumed ocean debris. Another found that more than half of one species of sea turtle surveyed had trash in their gut; mostly balloons. The problem is so serious that several states and cities have already outlawed mass balloon releases. Latex balloons are technically biodegradable, but that process can take six months or more, according to the UK National Association of Balloon Artists and Suppliers. Celebratory alternatives include laser shows, music performances, bubbles, banners and reusable inflatable characters.

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Choo Choo Breakthrough Wind-Powered Trains in Holland

Nederlandse Spoorwegen reports that all of its electric trains are now running on energy harvested from wind. Working with Eneco, a sustainable energy supplier in the Netherlands, the goal was to operate the trains via wind turbines by January 2018, but they beat their own deadline. Electric locomotives don’t use conventional engines; instead, they act like a component in an electric circuit transmitted via high-voltage power lines. Three options for usage include onboard energy storage systems such as batteries; an overhead wire; or an extra live rail, which has current flowing through it at all times. It’s used to power lights and air-conditioning, as well as for propulsion. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, turbines capable of generating 586 megawatts of electricity are the workhorses. In 2016, a 700 megawatt offshore wind farm near the town of Borssele became the most cost-effective of such installations in the world.

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Designing Cabinets and Chairs Made from Recyclables Swedish design firm and retailer IKEA is introducing a new line of “no waste” products that includes seating, vases and kitchen cabinets made of recycled materials. IKEA hopes that the design will help people see waste not as garbage, but as just another material that can be used in creating new and beautiful things. The Kungsbacka kitchen employs affordable, sustainable supplies that look stylish, including cabinet doors incorporating recycled plastic bottles and recycled wood; the entire cabinet is said to be 99.9 percent recycled. The Odger chair is 70 percent recycled plastic and 30 percent renewable wood. The design, available in a range of colors and wood finishes, is the result of collaboration between Swedish designers at Form Us With Love and eschews the environment-harming plastics of other chairs. IKEA also melts recycled glass to turn it into beautiful vases. Each mouth-blown vase is unique, thanks to the materials.

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Beautiful Birthing Paths to a Natural Pregnancy and Delivery by Deborah Shouse

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woman’s body is exquisitely designed to conceive, nurture and give birth,” says Dr. Carol J. Phillips, an Annapolis, Maryland, prenatal chiropractor, doula and author of Hands of Love: Seven Steps to the Miracle of Birth. Judith Lothian, Ph.D., associate editor of the Journal of Perinatal Education, professor of nursing at Seton Hall University, in South Orange, New Jersey, and a natural childbirth educator, knows the significance of women’s deep intuitive instinct. “Women who feel supported and encouraged can tap into their own wisdom and find deep satisfaction in giving birth naturally. The process itself perfectly prepares mother and baby to continue on their journey together.” Several gentle strategies help mothers-to-be prepare for the joys of natural pregnancy and childbirth.

and author of The Mindful Mom-to-Be. If craving a certain dish, she can research its benefits and healing qualities. The yearning for comfort foods like pizza, macaroni or ice cream may signal the need for more nurturing. Eyeing popcorn or chips could be a sign she’s stuffing down an emotion. She can ask herself, “What am I suppressing?” “Eat a lot of protein, including vitamin B-rich foods, during both pregnancy and breastfeeding,” advises O’Mara. “Nursing moms need to eat nutrient-dense foods frequently, along with getting adequate fluids,” says Wilson.

Build a Baby-Friendly Body “Follow your urges,” counsels Peggy O’Mara, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, former editor of Mothering Magazine and author of Having a Baby, Naturally. “Eat when you’re hungry. Sleep when you’re weary. Go to the bathroom the moment nature calls. Practice this in pregnancy so you’ll be in the habit of listening to your instincts when you give birth.” This simple advice counters women’s common habit of attending to other people’s needs instead of their own. Along with eating organic whole foods, Kristy Wilson, of Las Vegas, a certified professional midwife, labor doula and placenta preparation specialist, recommends both a plant-based food supplement with iron and whole food prenatal supplement. Vitamin C is important for a strong amniotic sac; she suggests at least 500 milligrams daily. A high-strung mom can take magnesium chloride baths or sip a soothing cup of red raspberry leaf tea. “Women that are concerned about their diet can tune into the baby and ask what they need,” says Lori Bregman, of Santa Monica, California, a doula, birth coach

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“To alleviate physical distress, try chiropractic prenatal care,” says Phillips. Light finger contact from an experienced practitioner helps realign bony segments and restores the body’s normal tone. “A prenatal expert can adjust so the mom’s body maintains its balance and the baby is free to move.” Craniosacral therapy reestablishes balance to the membranes that encapsulate the brain and spinal cord.

She recommends foods that assist lactation called galatactagogues, like almonds, avocados, legumes, kale and spinach. To increase milk production, add fennel to meals or smoothies, or turn to capsules.

Keep Moving with Intention

Wilson recommends yoga, swimming, walking or light jogging three to five times a week, for 20 minutes a day. “Squatting like a child on your haunches is a great exercise for childbirth,” she says, noting that 20 squats daily will strengthen core muscles. Sitting on an exercise ball instead of a desk chair or couch also engages core muscles, while improving posture. “Regular exercise brings more energy, better sleep, reduced stress, higher spirits, better odds of an easy labor, faster post-delivery recovery and reduced risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy,” Bregman finds. She recommends a prenatal yoga practice that includes breathing and visualizations. This restorative form of yoga offers gentle stretching, promotes good circulation and naturally supports relief or healing of many possible pregnancy ailments.

Prepare the Mind

The connections established between mother and child are much stronger when she progresses through pregnancy and birth from a natural perspective. ~Kristy Wilson

“Just say, ‘No thanks,’ to friends who want to burden you with stories of their long, excruciating labors,” O’Mara advises. “Protect yourself from toxic people and their horror stories. Focus on maintaining your own good health and surround yourself with people that have experienced a normal birth. Plan to have uplifting support during the birthing process and in the postpartum period.” A woman easily influenced by others might ask her doula, midwife or spouse to be her advocate. A woman that needs to exercise control

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might seek such assistance for peace of mind, knowing that her wishes will be followed. “‘Pain’ is a fear-based word,” to be avoided in conversations about labor, Wilson explains. “Don’t fear the strength of contractions. They are doing exactly what your body needs to do to give birth.” As a midwife, she helps moms relax and embrace these intensely important sensations by focusing on what is going on in their body. Research published in the journal Cell Adhesion & Migration shows that the hormones released during labor enter into the baby’s immune system to also strengthen the child.

to focus on. “This calming practice is important because labor becomes like a meditation,” she says. The mother copes through the contraction, then uses her meditation skills to reset, refocus and ground herself before the next contraction. Wilson and Bregman both encourage expectant mothers to keep a journal during pregnancy. “Record thoughts and experiences. Sometimes dreams tell things about the child, who has a story too,” advises Wilson.

Spark the Spirit

Create a Birth Plan

Affirmations can positively state the mother-to-be’s intentions for pregnancy and birth. Examples include: “Birth is a safe and wonderful experience. I am choosing the right path for my birth. I trust my body and my instincts. I have all the support I need.” Wilson recommends choosing two to four that resonate, repeating them every morning while gazing into the mirror, placing them on the refrigerator door and even having them pop up on a smartphone. “Meditation prepares you for childbirth and can also be soothing during labor by offering tools that push away fear,” says O‘Mara. She likes this mantra from Thich Nhat Hahn’s book, Being Peace: “Breathing in, I calm myself, breathing out, I smile.” To begin, sit comfortably in a quiet room with eyes closed. For women new to meditation, Wilson suggests lighting a scented or colored candle and noticing the colors and movement of the flame for something physical

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Design a Special Experience Those that prefer a home birth can find a compatible midwife through a natural birthing community such as the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, International Childbirth Education Association and La Leche League. For a hospital experience, look for low-Caesarean rates, a personally compatible doctor and a distinct birthing center. Either way, a doula or midwife can help craft the desired birth plan. Upon selecting a venue, the expectant mother may imagine the ideal birth environment and write positive statements, such as, “I want to move around freely. I want my husband and sister with me at all times.” “If a home birth is a mother’s first choice, design two plans; one for home and one for the hospital,” suggests Phillips. “If the mother needs hospital care during labor, the attendants will know her wishes.” Wilson encourages the spouse to be involved from the beginning. “The partner’s energy plays a role in how the birth progresses during labor. Plus, being part of the

planning keeps him engaged and attuned to her wishes.”

Orchestrate a Childbirth Team

“The birthing mother needs continuous support from someone that can focus on her and her needs,” says Phillips. “The partner also needs to have access to experienced support. Both need to surround themselves with people that know how to enfold them in love.”’ A birthing team includes the medically trained attendant appointed to help deliver the baby; either a midwife or a doctor. Many women choose to have a trained doula collaborate, as well. She provides continuity of care and advocacy, lessens the need for medical intervention, stays with the mother, honors and includes the partner and supports the parents in making informed decisions. With home births, family members tend to invite themselves over. The mom needs to have control of her birthing atmosphere. “I encourage moms to be firm regarding who they want in the room when the baby is born,” Wilson says.

Honor the Postpartum Mother

“Giving birth is the first big unknown of parenting,” says Wilson. “You plan for it and then you have to trust and accept the outcome.” She encourages postpartum appointments for discussing the birth. “A breastfeeding mother’s nutrient requirements are actually higher postpartum,” Wilson says. To prevent deficiencies, she suggests moms nourish themselves during this period, delaying any focus on weight loss and regaining muscle tone. The birth team and other friends can deliver meals, do light housecleaning, run a load of laundry and bring groceries. The new parents will welcome this generous and loving help. Deborah Shouse is a mother, writer, speaker, editor and health advocate in Kansas City, MO. Her latest book, Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together, focuses on life’s meaningful moments (DementiaJourney.org).

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entral Ohio families looking for a natural childbirth experience do not have to look far. There are a number of local resources available to help before, during and after the birth, including birthing centers, midwives, doulas, lactation consultants and physicians.

Spirit of Healing – Located at The

Sanctuary, Spirit of Healing addresses the physical, mental and spiritual challenges facing people who want complete healing. Founded by Dr. Alison K. Hazelbaker and Lisa Gillispie, services include lactation and prenatal consultation, follow-up issue consultation and resolution, home visits and breastfeeding classes. 5115 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus. 614326-3504. AlisonHazelbaker.com.

CHOICE – The Center for Humane

Options in Childbirth Experiences (CHOICE) was founded in 1977. CHOICE provides consultation, childbirth preparation classes, birth and postpartum doula services, support groups, home birth midwifery services and more. 2584 Oakstone Dr, Columbus. ChoiceMidwives.org.

ChiroCare for Women, LLC

Dr. Willena C. Brooks is the only chiropractor in Columbus specializing in the care of women. During pregnancy, women may experience muscle spasms, knee pain, lower back pain, hip pain or other symptoms. Dr. Brooks uses various therapies and approaches to deliver chiropractic care during pregnancy. 3620 N High St, Ste 206, Columbus. 614-784-9355. ChiroCare4Women.com/PregnancyChiropractic.

La Leche League of Ohio

Dedicated to providing education, information and encouragement to families who want to breastfeed their babies, La Leche League of Ohio provides individual and group support. LLLOhio.org.

Columbus Birth and Parenting

This organization supports parents with childbirth educators, postpartum and infant care doulas, birth doulas and sleep consultants. 614-356-8500. ColumbusBirth.com.

Help Me Grow – This state-run program, from the Ohio Department of Health, answers many of the common questions parents have after a baby is born, including safety concerns and developmental issues. 800755-4769. HelpMeGrow.Ohio.gov. Sacred Beginning – Sharon Gourlay provides childbirth education, professional birth doula services, postpartum and hypno-maternal options, and more. 614-636-2626. SacredBeginning.com. Born Community Midwives

Audra Phillips is the co-founder of this small and intimate midwifery practice. She is also part of a larger collective of midwives who assist each other at births. 614-641-0202. ArtOfMidwifery.com.

Roots Midwifery – Roots Midwifery provides childbirth education, birthing support, doulas and placenta encapsulation. The practice includes founders and midwives Alison Diaz and Jess Buell, and Elaine Tucker, a doula. 5115 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus. 740-936-7415. RootsMidwives.com. natural awakenings May 2017

BREASTFEEDING A Continuation of Natural Pregnancy and Childbirth by Allyson Wessells

reastfeeding is a developmental milestone that optimizes the health of the baby, mother and environment. Understanding why a baby breastfeeds, knowing how to be prepared to get breastfeeding started, and being familiar with signs that milk supply and baby’s growth are plentiful help minimize challenges with this natural progression.

Why Does a Baby Breastfeed? A baby breastfeeds for nourishment that is uniquely made to meet evolving needs. A mother produces colostrum in small amounts designed for frequent feedings during the first days of a baby’s life. Consistent latching in this phase is imperative for learning how to coordinate feeding in prepara24

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tion for transition to milk that is more abundant by days three to five. A baby also breastfeeds for emotional attachment and comfort. This is the first of many relationships encountered in a long life ahead, and it is the start of developing trust in others. A baby breastfeeds as well for strength and development. As a baby breastfeeds, head and neck muscles develop a foundation for the strength needed to eventually sit, stand and walk. In addition, jaw and mouth muscles work toward future word formation and the oral cavity is expanding and molding for optimal tooth eruption and spacing.

How is Breastfeeding Best Initiated? Optimize the initiation of breastfeed-

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ing with skin-to-skin contact early and often. A newborn baby’s sense of smell is strong and designed to guide the baby toward the breast after frequent skin-to-skin contact. Ideally, a baby will latch onto a breast to suckle within the first hour of life. This, along with continued skin contact, helps establish the foundation for breastmilk supply in the weeks ahead. Seeking help to optimize position for a comfortable latch is important, especially if a baby is unable to latch early and often. Simple changes to positioning will make a big difference for latch comfort and efficiency, and prevent avoidable problems for mother and baby. If latching is difficult, massaging and/or pumping to express milk as often as baby should feed helps establish a mother’s milk supply and provide calories for baby until an effective latch is achieved.

How Does Breastfeeding Work? Breastfeeding is a supply-and-demand process throughout its duration, whether for two weeks or two years, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). The frequency of feeding varies, depending on a mother’s unique breast storage capacity. If fed on cue, babies will feed as often as needed to establish and maintain a mother’s supply relevant to storage capacity. Babies are amazing communicators through non-verbal cues. Cues include turning the head to one side with the mouth open and bringing a hand to the mouth. A baby may show cues every 30 minutes, or frequently but irregularly throughout the day.

How Does a Family Know a Baby is Getting What is Needed? A baby’s output is usually the best reassurance that milk supply and growth are plentiful. By day six, a baby should sustain an output of six to eight wet diapers each day and three to four soiled diapers daily. The volume a baby needs as milk supply is established remains steady if growth and output are consistent. Milk

composition, however, changes to meet developmental needs, and any emerging needs, such as an immune boost after exposure to an illness. Safely sleeping with or near a baby is biologically normal, researched to be most restful for new families, good for a motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s milk supply and an important aspect of giving a baby what is needed throughout the day and night.

What Kind of Support is Helpful? While the natural progression to breastfeeding from pregnancy and childbirth has sustained humans for millennia, each modern family is unique, with personal circumstances and goals when it comes to nourishing a baby. Knowing that breastfeeding is a developmental milestone no different than walking, and that breastmilk is a living tissue like blood, underscores the importance of optimizing this natural progression. Initiation of breastfeeding in our modern culture is best sustained by knowledge and understanding of how breastfeeding works, and from support from family, friends and healthcare providers. Allyson Wessells is a physical therapist and lactation consultant based in Columbus, OH. Connect at Allyson@ NaturalNurturingLC.com. See ad, page XX. natural awakenings May 2017

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Local Resources for Families Considering Cloth Diapering by Laurie Zinn

hile cloth diapering is good for the environment, gentler on a baby’s skin and easier on the budget, it may seem like an overwhelming job. With support, however, and a solid routine, a positive perspective and the help of local diaper service, cloth diapering can be a successful and rewarding experience for many families. Correna Starbuck, a Central Ohio resident, cloth diapered her son. “I am the oldest in a large family and my mother cloth diapered,” says Starbuck. “For me, it was something that did not seem like this huge, extra amount of work.” Growing up, she helped take care of her younger siblings, including cloth diapering them, so when she had a child of her own, it was a natural decision. Starbuck did not use a diaper service; rather, she cleaned the diapers with an all-natural cleaning product and got into a routine. “I understand how cloth diapering could seem like a lot of work, but I was staying at home, so I felt like I had the time,” says Starbuck, adding that it was a good decision for her family and the environment. In addition to establishing a routine and prioritizing the environmental impact of cloth diapering, Central Ohio residents can enlist the help of a local diaper service to streamline some of the work:

goal of making cloth diapers available to low-income families. Their mission is to advocate for the use of cloth diapers and empower families to affect positively their own financial stability, health and the environment.

Roots Midwifery 740-936-7415 • RootsMidwives.com For additional cloth diapering support, Roots Midwifery offers guidance through their childbirth education service. They work with other parents who want to become more comfortable with the process, and discuss the whys and hows of cloth diapers. They also provide an in-depth description and comparison of the different types of cloth diapers. 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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he Heart to Lead: Women as Allies for the Greater Good, a documentary film directed and produced by Cheryl Gould, of Naples, Florida, explores the emerging paradigm of heart-based feminine leadership and how it is attuning women to their inner strengths, beliefs, each other and our Earth. “Women’s deeper unity of being is empowering them to take action and lead. Women who once longed for a

culture that would reflect their highest priorities are now creating one in which they support each other and make a difference,” says Gould. She notes that for centuries, a vast number of women have led and served as change agents. “Unfortunately, the majority of them never made it into the headlines or history books. A prime example—few individuals knew that 12 women ran for president before Hillary Clinton.”

In a recent Yes! magazine article, Rucha Chitnis reports that women are rising up to push back against growing corporate power, land grabs, economic injustice, climate change and more. Women’s groups and networks offer a paradigm shift, she concludes, exposing links between unbridled capitalism, violence, the erosion of human rights and destruction of the Earth. A woman’s style of leadership in America’s corporate boardrooms, activist-led movements or state and federal government may not be plainly evident. Feminine wisdom’s emerging solutions are compassionate, collaborative and consensus-building, and pursue universal outcomes and group cooperation. They contrast with conventional competitive strategies and solutions, according to The Legislative Effectiveness of Women in Congress study at Vanderbilt University’s Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, in Nashville. Jean Shinoda Bolen, a medical doctor, Jungian analyst in Mill Valley, California, and author of Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman, has been advocating since 2002 for a United Nations Fifth World Conference on Women (5WCW). “Empowered and equal women are the key to peace and sustainability. We need to rise up together and fulfill the Dalai Lama’s words at the Vancouver Peace Summit: ‘It will be up to Western

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Reliable Basils

“I place basil as the number one herb in popularity, as well as heat tolerance,” says Cristina Spindler, owner of the Peconic River Herb Farm, in Calverton, New York. “Basil actually prefers heat.” There are many types, and greenleafed culinary varieties are easy to grow through the summer, provided they’re not allowed to dry out. Two

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particularly heat-hardy types are purple-leafed varieties such as red rubin and African blue, which debuted in 1983. “Purple basil is shockingly fragrant and beautiful on the plate. Plus, it’s easy to grow in a small space and produces quickly,” says Lisa Kessler, who for several years has co-owned with her husband, Ben, the White Hills Lavender and Herb Farm, in Dearing, Georgia. “The flowering tops are usable as herbs and as beautiful cut flowers, so don’t toss them away.” “African blue basil flourishes in summer heat and is an especially beneficial nectar

plant for bees and other pollinators,” says Traci Anderson, who has been running Seminole Springs Herb Farm, in Eustis, Florida, in their family for more than 20 years. Vigorous and heavy-flowering, it can grow to over three feet tall, and usually persists as a perennial in Florida, Texas and other mild winter climates.

Mediterranean Flavors

Rosemary is the most adaptable and heat tolerant of Mediterranean herbs; it can be grown as a perennial where soil doesn’t freeze hard in winter. “My top herb garden choice for the hot, humid conditions in the South is Tuscan blue rosemary, because it is beautiful, easy to grow and is wonderful in all kinds of foods and products,” Kessler says. “It blooms in several seasons and provides bees with off-season food.” Thyme is a top cooking herb, although too much summer rain can lead to mildew and leaf blight. This rarely happens with Summer savory, which has a punchy flavor that Spindler describes as “a peppery cross

between oregano and thyme that’s perfect on all of the classic summer veggies—squash, green beans, tomatoes and corn.” Kessler recommends oregano as part of our summer planting list. “Let your kids or grandkids have the experience of putting it in the pasta sauce. It’s easy to grow in a small herb garden and will last through the winter in most parts of the South.” An unrelated tropical plant from Africa with strong oregano flavor, the leaves of variegated Cuban oregano are pretty enough to grow alongside flowers, and the plants thrive in humid heat. Cuban oregano readily grows through hot summers, and the plants produce more leaves each time leaf tips are harvested.

Tempting Tropicals

In Central Florida, Anderson recommends culantro, aka Mexican coriander, as a summer herb different from the better-known cilantro. “Culantro equals the flavor of cilantro, but with no bitter or medicinal aftertaste.” A great long-term performer, it continues producing flavorful new leaves even after the plant starts blooming. Anderson also suggests growing West Indian lemongrass for its fragrant leaves and thick stalks. A vigorous,

clump-forming grass, lemongrass can be grown in containers anywhere or served as an edible ornamental in landscapes where summers are hot. “Lemongrass enjoys a sunny and moist environment, so it benefits from being near an air conditioner drain or downspout,” she advises.

Growing Tips

Herbs always need watering in hot weather, and pouring from a watering can at the base is far better than bathing the leaves with a hose. Should containers become so dry that they refuse to take up water, place them in a broad dish or pail filled with three inches of water for 30 minutes to rehydrate the roots. Always grow herbs in pots with large drainage holes, so excess water can drain quickly. Make a habit of pinching off a few herbal leaves, crushing them between the fingers and inhaling their fresh aromas. For maximum benefit, repeat daily. Author Barbara Pleasant’s new book, Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year Round, is now available (Storey Publishing). Connect at BarbaraPleasant.com.

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Coconut Milk Classic contains 420 calories, three grams of protein and 45 grams of fat, plus trace minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and copper in each cup. Con: High in fat and calories, coconut milk may not be the best choice for drinking every day, but is delicious in Asian-style soups and curries.

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The Pros and Cons of Plant Alternatives by Judith Fertig

hen dietary concerns, food sensitivities or curiosity prompt us to try alternative milks, it helps to know the basic facts about the leading types, to choose the best ones for us.

Con: Almond milk is neither high in protein nor calcium; it’s not as nutritionally packed as other alternatives. Some might not care for the faint nutty flavor.

Almond Milk

Pro: Dr. Josh Axe, a functional medicine physician who owns the popular natural health website, DrAxe.com, and the Exodus Health Center, near Nashville, Tennessee, points out, “High in medium-chain triglycerides, coconut milk is a very filling, fat-burning food.” One cup of homemade coconut milk has about 450 calories, six grams of protein and 64 grams of fat, plus trace minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and copper. Canned coconut milk is similar: one cup of Native Forest Unsweetened

Pro: Almond milk is low in fat and can be easily made at home, so ingredients are known. One cup of homemade almond milk has about 40 calories, one gram of protein, 6 percent of the daily value (DV) for calcium, three grams of fat and eight grams of carbohydrates. As for store-bought options, one cup of Silk Organic Almond Original contains 60 calories, with one gram of protein, 10 percent DV for calcium, two-and-a-half grams of fat and eight grams of carbohydrates.

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Pro: Hemp milk, made from hulled hemp seeds, contains 10 essential amino acids, including key fats. “Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are vital for healthy functioning of the brain,” says Axe. Hemp milk works well for people with tree nut allergies. One cup of Pacific Hemp Original has 140 calories, three grams of protein, 50 percent DV for calcium, five grams of fat and 20 grams of carbohydrates. Living Harvest Tempt Hemp Milk has 80 calories per cup, two grams of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, eight grams of fat and one gram of carbohydrates. Con: Grassy-tasting hemp milk tends to separate in hot coffee.

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Pro: High in vitamins and calcium when fortified, rice milk made from brown rice is also high in vitamins. According to Ted Kallmyer, author of Flexible Dieting, in Bend, Oregon, rice milk is the least likely alternative milk to trigger an allergy. One cup of Pacific Rice Milk has 130 calories, one gram of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, two grams of fat and 37 grams of carbohydrates. One cup of Rice Dream Organic Rice Drink has 120 calories, one gram of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, 2.5 grams of fat and 23 grams of carbohydrates.

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Pro: Soy milk provides more protein than other alternative milks. Look for a calcium-fortified, organic brand that doesn’t contain the thickening agent carrageenan, suggests Dr. Andrew Weil, founding director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, in Tucson. Different brands have different nutritional components. For example, one cup of Organic Valley Soy Original has 100 calories per cup, with seven grams of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, three grams of fat and 11 grams of carbohydrates. One cup of Organic EdenSoy Extra Original Soymilk contains 130 calories, with 11 grams of protein, 20 percent DV for calcium, four grams of fat and 13 grams of carbohydrates. Con: Some people might not like the thick texture and soy aftertaste. Dr. Frank Lipman, founder and director of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center, in New York City, says that limiting soy is a good idea due to soy’s prevalent pesticide saturation and its researched links to thyroid, endocrine system and sex hormone dysfunction (Tinyurl.com/SoyDarksideStudies). If soy is eaten, “Choose certified organic, soy products—preferably fermented versions like miso, natto and tempeh—with the Non-GMO Project seal; and do so sparingly, no more than twice a week,” advises Lipman. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Skills to Keep Us Street Safe

Staying Aware of Our Surroundings by Aimee Hughes

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began my personal training in the Non-Violent System (NVS) of self-defense with Grandmaster Verkerke in 1996,” says Eddie Rose, senior instructor of NVS Peace in the Midst of Non-Violence at Shangri-La Springs, in Bonita Springs, Florida. This aspect of the martial art form seicho jutsu was created by Canadian Daniel Verkerke, Ph.D., as a simple self-defense system to teach and perpetuate nonviolence; he continues to share it with the public, law enforcement, corporations and private security firms in the U.S. and internationally. Nonviolent self-defense is akin to the dynamics of bullfighting. “The matador never matches his strength with the enormous animal; rather, he redirects the energy of the bull with simple and precise movements—counterbalancing—and letting the bull’s energy move past him,” explains Rose. He’s trained everyday people of all ages and walks of life in this approach, in the U.S., UK, Puerto Rico and Jamaica. “As they train, students begin to feel more secure wherever they go, because they are learning how to be safe even in the midst of physical confrontation,” says Rose. “They wind up feeling more empowered as they learn how to neutralize aggression simply and effectively.” Practicing NVS increases balance, coordination, overall flexibility and joint mobility. Its soft, circular, martial arts movements, combined with slow-to-fast linear movements, also enhance cardiovascular health. “Mental and spiritual training includes the awareness and development of a state of being conscious of energy and mind. Everyone’s actions and reactions directly reflect the development of their mind,” says Rose.

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Another nonviolent form of self-defense is Shaolin five animal kung fu, a martial arts style that mimics the characteristics of five animals—the tiger, leopard, snake, crane and dragon. Instructor Lloyd Fridenburg owns Fitness with a Purpose, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, where he emphasizes the awareness and avoidance concept as the psychological heart of nonviolent self-defense. Fridenburg, founder and senior instructor of the Waterloo Kung Fu Academy, explains, “The concept emphasizes being constantly aware of your surroundings while avoiding obvious areas of potential danger.” He also stresses the importance of proper body language—being able to read that of others, as well as how to diffuse confrontation upfront in how we present ourself. “Martial arts are a two-sided coin,” he says. “There’s the martial aspect, which involves techniques that allow a person to defend him- or herself in a wide range of situations. Then there’s the art aspect, which encompasses a deeper study, encompassing forms of movement and mental, philosophical and meditative techniques.” “Overall health benefits are no different than one might expect of any disciplined fitness regimen,” notes Fridenburg. “However, the nature of a quality martial arts program forces practitioners to focus their entire attention on what they are doing. The mere act of staying grounded in the present moment dramatically reduces stress and sets martial arts practices apart from many other forms of movement.” Tai chi, an ancient, softer style of Chinese martial art, leverages relaxation, posture and energy work, rather

than muscular tension. As a Taoist art, it embodies the way nature works, using minimal effort to accomplish a lot. “Demonstrating tai chi as a form of nonviolent self-defense is much easier than describing it,” says Aaron D. Nitzkin, Ph.D., of New Orleans, a Tulane University professor, tai chi master and certified medical qigong instructor. “If someone attacks, you don’t resist; you can use tai chi principles to yield to their movements with a natural, circular, continuous motion, turning their own force against them. When you move aggressively against a master, it feels like you’ve just bounced off them and fallen down. In order to win at tai chi fighting, you need to remain completely calm and centered and most of all, listen to your opponent’s energy with your hands, so that you can yield to it and then redirect it.” It’s a profound lesson in interpersonal communication. “My students report stronger immune systems, greater clarity of mind, better sleep, less anxiety and depression, and greater emotional stability,” says Nitzkin. “Practitioners become much more sensitive to and conscious of the internal condition of their bodies, and even develop the ability to feel bioelectric fields.” Whichever form of nonviolent self-defense suits us, experts advise that students study with a certified and experienced instructor for optimum results and safe practice. Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and senior staff writer for Longevity Times online. Connect at Aimee@LongevityTimes.com.

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The Joys of Grandparenting

How to Mindfully Love Little Ones by April Thompson

eing a grandparent can be magical; an opportunity to create both lifelong memories and formative experiences for grandchildren. However, it can also pose challenges that need to be managed mindfully, say experts. For more than 25 years, Patricia Salem, of Louisville, Kentucky, a licensed and board-certified art therapist, has taught mindfulness practices and art therapy in such diverse settings as hospitals and schools. Aiming to help kids and adults learn to harmoniously ease life’s challenges, her work across generations has led her to seek ways to support entire family systems on their individual and familial journey to more mindful living. Her classes focus on skills like cultivating awareness, communication, self-com-

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passion and self-care. “Teaching mindfulness and stress reduction to children is a start; however, teaching parents and grandparents is important, too. Children need reinforcement at home for practices they are learning in order for them to take hold,” says Salem. Carolyn Tucker, a psychotherapist in Atlanta, started offering classes on mindful grandparenting six years ago after witnessing a rise in grandparents seeking therapy. “In working with new mothers, I’ve found that a common area of friction is too little or too much support from grandparents. I thought it wise to help prepare them,” says Tucker. She helps grandparents develop realistic expectations of their role. “It’s easy to revert to what you know—the

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parenting role—so it’s important to set mindful intentions,” she observes. Tucker encourages grandparents to make mindful memories during time spent with the grandchildren. “You can find joy by being still and marveling at a grandchild’s beautiful little hands and dimpled knees while registering how the air in the room feels to create a vivid mental snapshot of the moment. “Parents and kids can become too busy, and grandparents can help them slow down. Lie on the grass together and look at cloud shapes or blow a dandelion. To me, that is the romance of grandparenting, and mindfulness allows the romance to blossom,” she says. Susan Moon, a Berkeley, California, author and grandmother who has practiced Zen Buddhism for nearly 40 years, sees grandparenting as an opportunity to release expectations; this feat can be difficult for parents caught up in their youngsters’ identities. “It’s easier for grandparents to accept grandkids for who they are and just be joyful with them. They get to be in the moment with the kids without worrying about the day-today details of caregiving that can consume parents.” She explores such ideas in her book This is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity. Being past their working years, grandparents are often more accepting and peaceful themselves, which can be inspiring for younger generations, adds Salem. For Moon, it’s vital to be mindful of the image of aging that’s projected; “I try to model that old age isn’t tragic, and show the joy in this stage of life,” she says. Yet grandparents also should be mindful of any physical limitations and set boundaries with grandkids as needed. “It’s okay to say, ‘I can’t hang on the jungle gym with you,’ and suggest an alternative,” says Moon. Good relationships with the grandkids begin with maintaining open relationships with their parents, experts note. To do this, consistently engage in compassionate listening. “It can be tempting for grandparents that know what may have worked in raising their own children to react or

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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jump in, but it’s important to avoid giving unsolicited advice,” Salem cautions. At the same time, grandparents can notice aspects a harried parent may miss and, if handled carefully, can provide important insights. “I was known as the ‘fairy mom’, offering magic, art and imagination. I was grateful my own mother was there, too, because one child needed more structure and stability than I was providing,” says Tucker, a mother of four. “She gave me mindful feedback without making me feel like she was trying to usurp my role.” Moon suggests practicing “right speech”—messages that are positive, affirming and loving—with everyone. “It’s important to be humble and recognize the huge job of parents and all they juggle. Let them know that you are there to support them in whatever way you can.”

Create new memories, but also share old stories. “Kids want to hear about how their parents were as children, and it gives them a sense of history,” advises author Susan Moon. Be open to learning new technology to communicate across the generational divide. “While grandparents learn about the world of social media from their grandchildren, they can also encourage them to cut back on checking their cell phones in favor of interpersonal activities,” says art therapist Patricia Salem. When visiting grandkids, especially if they live in different cities, “Always have some ‘grandma magic’ up your sleeve—like games, puzzles or craft projects that can be collaborated on— to maximize precious time together,” suggests Moon. Invite grandchildren to try out meditation or breathing techniques practiced by their elders. “It can help lessen the stresses they encounter in school and at home,” says Salem. “Be careful to foster cooperation rather than competition in any shifting relationship with a child-turned-parent,” advises psychotherapist Carolyn Tucker. Otherwise, it can create chaos, undermine a parent’s confidence and strain relationships. For more advice on being a great grandparent, visit GrandparentsLink.com.

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Taggart Siegel on Saving the World’s Seeds Local Seed Banks Are Key to Our Survival by April Thompson

or more than 30 years, Taggart Siegel has produced award-winning films on little-known aspects of the natural and cultural world. His diverse documentaries range from the story of a Hmong shaman immigrant adjusting to American life to a Midwestern organic farmer that salvaged his family’s farm. Siegel’s latest film, Seed: The Untold Story, follows global seed keepers from Minnesota to India battling multinational agribusinesses in a quest to protect our agricultural heritage and food sources—ancient seeds passed down through untold generations. Interviews with farmers, ethnobotanists and activists explore the importance of the genetic material that these tiny time capsules carry. Siegel is the founder and executive director of Collective Eye Films, a nonprofit media company in Portland, Oregon. He co-directed and produced this latest offering with documentary filmmaker Jon Betz, with backing from Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei.

Why does the colossal loss of food crop diversity during the past century matter? Up to 96 percent of seed varieties have been lost since 1903. During this period, we have destroyed the infrastructure of traditional agriculture: 10,000 years of seeds saved from families and farmers. It threatens our survival. We can’t rely on genetically modified seeds to see us through climate changes. We need non-genetically engineered seed varieties like the thousands of different types of rice grown in India to be able to adapt to extreme events like floods and droughts. Universal responsibility to save seeds began to dwindle in the 1920s, when hybrid corn crops came onto the market, promising higher yields; instead of growing crops from seeds saved, borrowed or shared with neighbors, farmers bought seeds from stores. In the 1990s, huge corporations bought up some 20,000 seed companies, and the number of cultivated seed

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varieties dropped precipitously. Ten agrichemical companies now control more than two-thirds of the global seed market.

How do hybrid seeds differ from open-pollinated seeds? You cannot save a hybrid seed; if you try to use it, the results are unreliable. Hybrids are engineered to be planted for one year only. With open-pollinated and heirloom seeds, you’re planting reliable seeds saved from year to year, generation to generation, bred for the consistency of their qualities. Indigenous people in Mexico’s Oaxaca Valley, for example, have successfully cultivated local seeds for at least 8,700 years, right up to today. Hybrids require high levels of chemical inputs to produce. Illustrating the contrast, Hopi corn, grown for thousands of years, requires little water and contains much more protein than today’s commercial crops, without poisoning the land with heavy industrial inputs. The Hopi think of seeds as their children, intimately connected with their heritage and culture, so they protect them. Beyond big, strong crops, farming is a spiritual act.

Why do so many farmers voluntarily choose hybrid seeds, given the troubling issues involved? Most farmers just want streamlined labor and the biggest yield. Often, commodity crops using commercial seeds and chemical fertilizers have the biggest yield and make

them the most money, even though severe downsides like the loss of flavor and nutrients mean it’s ultimately not the best result. In India, more than 250,000 farmers have committed suicide during the past 20 years to escape onerous debts accrued to purchase industrialized agricultural inputs. An Indian seed salesman interviewed for the film despairs, “The seeds we sell don’t taste good and require so many chemicals that many farmers kill themselves.”

What is the seed-saver movement achieving, and how can everyday gardeners and citizens take action? Seed libraries and banks are critically important because the seeds are adapted to the local environment. Seed libraries have multiplied from only a handful a few years ago to as many as 300 located in towns across America today. Public libraries check out seeds to plant in your garden, asking only that you return harvested seeds for others to enjoy. Farmers can now “back up” their seeds in local seed banks, which are also becoming important educational resources to teach students about these issues. To locate a screening or purchase a DVD of the film, visit SeedTheMovie.com. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Calming a Canine Three Signals of Anxiety by Susan Briggs

amily dogs frequently accompany us on errands and outings away from their familiar home environment and we want them to enjoy these expeditions, so understanding their view of the world is important. To a dog, every experience is either familiar or unfamiliar. The first time they encounter a new sound, place or person, they may feel anxious. We can help with the adjustment by introducing them slowly to each new experience and step aside to provide them distance or space to observe it first at their own pace. Knowing the “tells” that signal when a dog is comfortable or uncomfortable goes a long way to a harmonious experience. Allison Culver, assistant director of The Lightfoot Way holistic animal learning center, in Houston, remarks, “Knowing how to communicate with your animal can 40

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save a lot of heartache.” With a bit of applied attention, we can readily learn to understand the changes in canine body posture and behavior that communicate their emotional state. Start by observing the dog’s posture when they are relaxed at home. It’s likely that their weight is balanced on all four legs and their mouth is slightly open; movement is relaxed, loose and agile. When a dog feels happy or playful, notice how their ears may perk up or tilt slightly forward. Their tail might rise and wag, and they may emit a cheerful bark. Using their visual and audio demeanor as a baseline prepares us to be alert for three secret tells that signal a change in their emotion. Closing their mouth routinely occurs when a dog is unsure or anxious. When their mouth remains closed for a minute or more, it’s a sure clue that they need more time to process information.

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Lip licking such as quick flicks of the tongue is meant to appease and may prevent an uncomfortable situation from escalating into anything resembling a confrontation. Dogs do it with each other and with us, too. A look away that avoids direct eye contact likewise signals that a dog is urgently processing their current environment. Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas, author of On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals, identifies the lip licking and averting of the eyes as self-calming behaviors. She affirms, “When dogs are stressed by the environment, they start using calming signals to ease the stress.” When this happens, first try creating more space or distance between the dog and any perceived threat; this may return them to their body language norm. If not, consider using holistic calming aids like a properly mixed lavender essential oil spray or Bach Rescue Remedy Pet flower essences, keeping these well away from their face. Also try mentally engaging the dog with learned cues. A quick game of sit, down, sit plus high-five allows them to engage in a familiar activity while they adjust to a new environment. If the pet does not respond to normal cues and continues to display multiple stress signals for an extended period, leave the scene altogether. Their anxiety hasn’t been relieved. If it’s still important that the dog learns to enjoy the troubling environment, work with a professional trainer that uses positive reinforcement tools to aid the transition (see PetProfessionalGuild.com or apdt.com). The trainer will assist in creating a plan that allows the pet to adjust at a pace that allows them to remain comfortable. By observing a dog’s posture, we can be confident of choosing mutually good outings. Susan Briggs, of Houston, TX, is co-author of Off-Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety & Fun, co-founder of The Dog Gurus and owner of Crystal Canine (CrystalCanine.com).

Positive Reinforcement Animal Training

Consistency is Key by Marge Veeder

mi Jones offers force-free, positive reinforcement-based training for pets plus education for their owners. “Training animals is the easy part,” says Jones, who goes on to add, “Getting people to understand the importance of being consistent day to day, and aligning expectations and standards among all household members, that’s sometimes tough.” Jones graduated from Capital University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in biology. She then went on to the University of Buffalo in New York where she earned a Master of Science in Evolution, Ecology and Behavior. She now operates a Westerville-basd business called “Get A Cue!, LLC.” The name of Jones’ business is rooted in wording associated with the latest positive reinforcement-based animal training, where owners “cue” their dogs to obtain the desired behavioral outcome, versus the language associated with outdated and adversarial training where owners “command” their pets to perform, often under an implied or direct verbal threat such as “or else.” She does not offer classes and works exclusively in client homes, where she says pets are most comfortable and most responsive to training. Most of her business centers on dog training, but she works with all types

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Ami and Jimmy of animals, including cats, dogs, horses, birds and exotics. Jones estimates that half of her clients seek help training a new puppy, while the other half look for solutions for a pet who is demonstrating a behavior problem. Some animal lovers summon help earlier in the selection process and seek counseling on how to choose a puppy or a breed. “I wish people would call me before they get a dog,” laments Jones. “I am happy to work to find a perfect pet for a family’s lifestyle. If you’re not willing or able to provide the daily physical exercise and mental stimulation for an Australian Shepherd or Border Collie, then neither of those breeds are right for you.” Jones’ background in psychology significantly influences her work. She explains that she only uses two of the four quadrants of operant conditioning, a well-accepted practice of using consequence manipulation to increase or decrease the frequency of a behavior. The two quadrants she refuses to use are those that require the trainer to administer fear, intimidation, physical pain or punishment to the animal. She will not use methods

sometimes associated with dominance-based training, such as shock collars, choke chains, or extreme methods like forcing an animal’s face into its own waste. “You wouldn’t do that to a child,” says Jones. “Why would you do that to an animal? I got into this business because I love animals and never want to see them hurt or terrified.” Instead, Jones’ training methodology consists of positive, upbeat and gentle teaching. Jones points out that dog training is not complicated if the trainer recognizes an animal repeats behaviors it has been rewarded for in the past. She further clarifies that reinforcers can be internal as well as external. “There are many types of internal reinforcers; physiological, psychological and stress-relievers, to name a few. External reinforcers include owner attention, affection and social bonding,” says Jones. Jones finds that positive reinforcement and negative punishment are the most effective strategies. “Positive reinforcement is easily understood by the animal,” says Jones. “For example, if a dog sits on cue it receives a reward, such as verbal praise, petting, a play session or a treat.” Negative punishment involves removing something the animal likes, and already has access to, after display of an undesirable behavior. Some examples of negative punishment include when a household member or visitor pulls all attention away from a dog and walks away, or turns their back to a dog when it jumps up. Jones works with many dog breeds and many types of behaviors, but she says that her objective is always the same. “I want to help people understand things a little bit better from the dog’s point of view,” says Jones. “And, most important, I want to keep pets in their forever homes.” For more information, call 614-4250180, email GetACueAmi@gmail.com or visit GetACueLLC.com. Marge Veeder is a Midwest-based writer for Natural Awakenings. She fondly remembers the time spent with her dog, Lucky of Rainy Lake. Lucky was trained by amateurs, but loved by pros! natural awakenings May 2017

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Patty Shipley Takes a Naturopathic Team Approach to Patient Wellness at Leaves of Life by Laurie Zinn

atients have come to Patty Shipley, a naturopath and registered nurse, for help with migraine headaches, fatigue, skin problems, depression, anxiety, chronic pain

and a variety of other issues for nearly 20 years. After founding Leaves of Life in 1998, Shipley was a one-woman show, seeing patients, ordering supplements and making appointments. Now, patients of her integrative practice can see an entire team of practitioners with varied backgrounds. With three lifestyle coaches, a pharmacist, an onsite lab and a recently added allergy elimination laser, Leaves of Life offers many healing modalities – something essential to Shipley’s approach to patient health. “The body is self-healing, and

we’re just trying to help the body by figuring out what’s blocking healing, and what’s missing that would be crucial to healing,” Shipley says. “Figuring it out” means that a patient begins by meeting with a lifestyle educator (Leaves Of Life employs a registered dietitian with a background in eating disorders and a coach with a master’s degree in nutrition) who makes recommendations on diet and lifestyle changes. Patients may not eat as healthy as they think they do, might over-exercise, mismanage stress, or

practice poor sleep hygiene. Together, the patient and the lifestyle educator come up with a plan to create a healing space for the body. Depending on

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“The body is self-healing, and we’re just trying to help the body by figuring out what’s blocking healing, and what’s missing that would be crucial to healing,” Shipley says. the patient, the plan may include dietary changes, detoxification, exercise and/or supplement recommendations or other interventions. Patients follow up with the lifestyle educator on an ongoing basis to assess the plan, review results and answer any questions. They receive a body composition at every visit to see what is changing, if they are losing fat or water, and if their cells are hydrated and less toxic. “I have a great team—often the patients get better with lifestyle and diet changes before they ever meet with me,” Shipley says. For patients who don’t improve with diet and lifestyle changes, Shipley offers other interventions. She begins with an in-depth health history to discover a timeline for when symptoms started, and digs deep to determine if there could be some type of infection or toxic exposure, such as mold or radon in the home, mercury fillings or an infected root canal. “Asking the right questions helps me start to put together the pieces to their puzzle,” Shipley says. This health history helps Shipley determine what types of testing she may want to do. She uses functional genetic testing to see what enzyme pathways may be impeding recovery, as well as intracellular nutrient tests, expanded thyroid and adrenal testing, saliva hormones, urine neurotransmitters, blood spot allergies, advanced cardiac panels, and stool testing using in-depth DNA analysis, among others. Shipley can order labs for her patients through a supervision agreement with Laura Houser, a local medical doctor who has completed training in functional medicine. Because of this agreement plus her onsite lab, she can

meet with a patient, order labs, have them drawn on site, and later bill the lab work to the patient’s insurance. “The combination of the supervision and the lab together has been a real game changer,” Shipley says, adding that tiny shifts and trends in lab results over time can be big clues for what is going on with the patient. Based on lab results and health history, Shipley recommends natural, non-prescription supplements, and/or collaborates with local physicians if prescriptions are needed. “We’re all on the same team collaborating on patients we share, and learning from one another, knowing when someone needs something else within or outside the practice,” Shipley says. Jenny Patton, a writing professor at The Ohio State University, knows firsthand the impact of treatment at Leaves of Life. She turned to Leaves of Life for a holistic approach to help manage a range of autoimmune conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, endometriosis and arthritis, among others. “Working with them has helped me regain my health to the point that

I no longer take prescription medication, but now manage my illness with lifestyle, exercise and diet changes, including nutritional and herbal supplements,” Patton says. Location: 7720 Rivers Edge Dr., Ste. 121, Columbus. For more information, call 614-888-4372 or visit LeavesOfLife.com. See ad, page 13. 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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WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Digestive and Cocktail Bitters – 7-9pm. What is the difference between digestive and cocktail bitters? How can bitters help with blood sugar levels, nutrient assimilation, stomach acid issues, liver and gall bladder issues, as well as other digestive problems? What is the history of cocktail bitters and how does one make a delicious bitter for drinking enjoyment? Attendees will make a jar each of cocktail and digestive bitters, plus bring them home with additional recipes. Pre-registration required. $50. It Looks Like It’s Open, 13 E Tulane Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 4 Hypothyroidism Naturally – 7-9pm. Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid hormone production, is common in women and men over the age of 50, but younger people are increasingly experiencing thyroid issues. In this interactive presentation, we will explore risk factors, symptoms, the differences between types of hypothyroidism (including Hashimoto’s) and how food can relate to thyroid health. Instructor: Adrienne Raimo. Pre-registration required. $45. Global Gallery, 3535 N High St, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 6 Green on the Green – 8am-1pm. This free community event features an array of exhibitors promoting sustainability, healthy living and localism, as well as interactive music and games for children. Free. Worthington Village Green, corner of SR 161 and High St, Worthington. GreenOnTheGreen.com. See ad, page 44.

SUNDAY, MAY 7 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. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 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.

THURSDAY, MAY 11 Detox Your Body Care Products – 7-9pm. Many of us are making a conscious effort to eat better but have yet to learn about the importance of skin care as it relates to our overall health. The ingredients in certain body care products can contribute to hot flashes, allergies, eczema, hormone dysfunction, infertility problems, immune disorders and cancer. The skin is our largest organ. It can become easily contaminated and absorb the nasty chemicals found in common cosmetics, bath, hair, and perfume products. Children, women, and men can be exposed to as many as 168 ingredients each day. Take your health into your own hands and learn how to properly care for your body, both inside and out, while conquering acne, preventing wrinkles and avoiding skin cancer. Instructor: Adrienne Raimo. Pre-registration required. $45. Boline

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FRIDAY, MAY 12 An Herbal Affair – 7-9pm. Join us for a plant preview of our annual Herb Day event, as well as food and cocktail pairings. Space is limited. Please RSVP by May 10. $35. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 13 Columbus Green Purge – 8am-2pm. This collection event is a one-stop drop point for both common and hard-to-recycle household items, including clothing, furniture, home décor, electronics, appliances, hazardous materials and more. Held in partnership with the City of Columbus, SWACO, Goodwill and Furniture Bank of Central Ohio. Ohio History Center, 800 E 17th Ave, Columbus. Columbus.gov/GreenPurge. Basic Reflexology Class – (Series: 5/14, 6/3, 6/4) 8am-5pm. Join our two-weekend reflexology course as we explore theories and techniques of in-depth foot reflexology, relaxation strategies, specific reflex points and applications. Registration deadline is May 7 at 11:59pm. This course is subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment requirement is not met. $320. 6685 Doubletree Ave, Columbus. 614-825-6255. AIAM.edu. Plant Sale – 9am-12:30pm. Support community gardens, as well as quilt makers for international peace, by purchasing reasonably-priced plants from church members. Rain or shine. Cash only. Free to attend, plants range from $2-$15. Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus. 614-754-9002. ColumbusMennonite.org. Herb Day – 9am-4pm. Celebrate all thing herbal with an herb and plant sale by local vendors, as well as educational speakers. Free. Creekside District, 117 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.

MONDAY, MAY 15 Free Reiki Clinic – 6-8pm. This free Reiki clinic is intended for those who have not yet tried Reiki, or for those who have but are currently short on funds for a full treatment. Each person will receive 15 to 20 minutes of healing Reiki energy from one of our skilled practitioners. Walk-ins only. Free. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 Oils, Salves and Balms – 7-9pm. Fat-based topical treatments have been used for generations to treat cuts, burns, and rashes. Learn how to infuse oils with plant medicines for massage , or to make ingredients for a salve or balm. In this workshop participants will get their hands dirty and take home items that they made. Class fee includes instruction, materials, and handouts. Pre-registration required. $50. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 18 Essential Oils for Psychic Development – 6-8pm. We all are born with gifts of psychic insights. Some people discover this earlier and effortlessly, and some people work hard for a long time to hear, see, feel and know things that

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are beyond our everyday reality. This class is for those who want to discover and enhance psychic gifts. Specific attention will be given to the following oils, traditionally used to improve divine communication as well as increase sensitivity and intuition: Awaken, Cedarwood, Palo Santo, Clarity, Sacred Mountain and Magnify Your Purpose. Free. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net. 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. This class is for the seasoned meditator seeking to change things up a bit, as well as for those who want to add this useful tool to a regimen of healthy practices. $10. Beecher Chiropractic and Wellness, 428 Beecher Rd, Ste B, Gahanna. 614-855-5533. BeecherSynergy.com.

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students. $300. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net. Changing Your Body Pain Frequency! – 10am2pm. Facilitated by David Hulse, CVSMT, and inspired by the work of Eckhart Tolle on the Pain Body. Raise your awareness, participate in empowerment exercises and experience transformation action steps using the Solfeggio Frequency Tuning Forks. If you are looking for a different way to handle life’s challenging situation, then this four-hour experiential workshop is for you! $39. 1550 Old Henderson Rd, Ste N160, Columbus. 614-928-3102. SomaEnergetics.com. Integrative Health Screening Day – Noon-5pm. Join us for complementary health screenings at the scenic All Life Center. Participants receive free physicals exams, glucose and cholesterol tests, posture assessments and a variety of integrative services. Free. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 740-201-8242. AllLifeCommunity.org. See ad, page 9.

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Touch for Health I Class – (Series: 5/21) 8am5pm. Learn to balance 28 of the 42 pairs of muscle corresponding to the 14 Chinese Meridians. We will focus on the meridians, as well as using massage points and holding them. We will explore the Chinese system of The Five Elements, including how it can be used in conjunction with muscle correction, food testing, emotional stress techniques and language patterns. Registration deadline is May 14 at 11:59pm. We reserve the right to cancel the course if the minimum enrollment requirement is not met. $160. 6685 Doubletree Ave, Columbus. 614-825-6255. AIAM.edu.

Spirit Attachments: Do You Have One? – 6-8pm. Do you have thoughts that do not seem to be yours? Do you swing from happiness to total despair with no apparent reason? Do you have odd cravings or sometimes say something that seems totally out of character? Consider that perhaps your personality and actions are not all yours. Souls that are the most troubled at death, often by revenge, depression, mental illness or addiction, might refuse to go to “the Light” and instead seek refuge in a living body, bringing anger and emotional turmoil into a person’s thoughts and emotions. Discover how to recognize if you or others have an attached spirit, and if so, what to do about it. $10. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

Reiki I Class – (Series: 5/21) 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. Maximum of eight

Extracts – 7-9pm. In this class, we will learn how extracts as separate from tinctures, plants commonly extracted in glycerin, vinegar or wine, as well as different solvents and their corresponding properties. Which solvent/menstruum is best for the herb you are extracting? What is the shelf life? Extracts are helpful internally and externally. We will learn how to use them both ways and sample different types. Students will take an extract home to steep and strain. Pre-registration required. $40. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that’s why we call it the present. ~Joan Rivers

Natural Baby Care – 7-9pm. This class will review the ingredients in modern baby care and teach participants how to make safer, better alternatives to keep parents and babies safe. Instructor: Cat di Stasio, founder of Wild North Naturals. Pre-registration required. $35. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

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wednesday Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market – STARTS May 17. 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. Outdoor Farm and Handcraft Market – 2-7pm. 508 N Cassady Ave, Bexley. 614-2523951. BexleyNaturalMarket.org.

thursday Bexley Farmers’ Market – STARTS May 18. 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.com.

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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. 614285-5341. WorthingtonFarmersMarket.com. Grove City Farmers’ Market – STARTS May 20. 8am-Noon. From peaches to homemade jellies and baked goods, plus tomatoes to sweet corn on the cob. 4035 Broadway, Grove City. 614-875-9762. GCChamber.org/ Farmers-Market. Union County Farmers Market – STARTS May 13. 8-11am. Seasonal offerings of locally grown, raised, baked and made goods. 160 E 6th St, Marysville. 937-644-8530. UnionCountyFarmersMarket.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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 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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7720 Rivers Edge Dr, Ste 121, Columbus 614-888-HERB (4372) Info@LeavesOfLife.com LeavesOfLife.com Leaves of Life focuses on helping clients achieve optimal health holistically, through individualized diet and lifestyle changes, targeted nutrition, detox-ification, laser allergy immune conditioning, hormone balancing and energy work. Our approach empowers, educates and treats the patient, not the illness, by removing roadblocks to healing, addressing deficiencies and imbalances, and harmonizing the mind, body and spirit. See ad, page 13.

APOTHECARY BOLINE APOTHECARY

Lily Shahar Kunning, Owner 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus 614-517-0466 Lily@BolineApothecary.com BolineApothecary.com 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 7.

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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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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 17.

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 31.

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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 6.

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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 29.

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Lori and Mark Vaas, Blue Diamond Wellness Advocates 614-681-4646 LoriVaas@gmail.com MydoTerra.com/LoriVaas 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 12.

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 32.

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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 42.

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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 45.

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HYPNOTHERAPY INTEGRATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY

TD Hickerson, Certified Hypnotherapist 77 E Wilson Bridge Rd #200, Worthington 614-304-1061 Info@Integrative-Hypnotherapy.com Integrative-Hypnotherapy.com 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 19.

INFANT HEALTH NATURAL NURTURING

Allyson Wessells, Owner, PT, IBCLC Based in Columbus 740-710-1378 NaturalNurturingLC.com The benefits of breastfeeding are well known, but the approaches to overcoming difficulties with the process are less so. Natural Nurturing provides education to prevent avoidable challenges, thorough assessment to help accurately identify underlying causes of difficulties, plus a care plan sensitive to individual needs and goals. Allyson has years of experience as a physical therapist, is a La Leche League leader as well as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and offers a unique perspective to optimize infant feeding and developmental progression. See ad, page 27.

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 9.

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 18.

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 31.

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 31.

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 37.

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 18.

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PHOENIX WELLNESS CENTER Dr. Trudy Pieper, ND Dr. Allison Engelbert, ND 10 S Main St, Johnstown 740-616-9949 PhoenixWellness4U.com

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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.

REAL ESTATE

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 17.

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.

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 12.

THE REIKI CENTER

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 25.

VIRTUE SALON

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 42.

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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 17.

YOGA GOYOGA

Five locations: Grandview Heights, Powell, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Worthington 844-469-6428 GoYogaUSA.com At GoYoga, we are regular working people with busy schedules and tight budgets, on a mission to inspire the Central Ohio community through providing convenient and affordable yoga classes, taught by compassionate and knowledgeable instructors. With over 150 programs each week, ranging from Beginners Series, workshops, and 100, 200 and 500-hour teacher training courses, we are here to provide you with a life-changing opportunity to live stronger, healthier and more mindfully. REAL YOGA FOR REAL PEOPLE! See ad, page 15.

WHOLE YOGA AND WELLNESS

Jenni Endres, Studio Manager 1335 Dublin Rd, Ste 100E, Columbus 614-298-5437, Ext 207 WholeKidsPediatrics.com/Yoga-And-Wellness Whole Yoga and We l l n e s s i s committed to offering classes and workshops to prevent illness and promote wellness. Our programs support health from infancy to adulthood with lactation support, infant development, children’s yoga and therapeutic yoga for conditions such as back pain, asthma and emotional health. We focus on collaboration with community resources, such as the Scioto Trail, to offer unique programming for children and adults. See ad, page 35.

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