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hroughout our daily lives, we are constantly presented with concrete examples of working together. While the core concept may appear under a variety of themes, all versions involve folks uniting to accomplish commonly held goals. In short, working together involves people with shared interests seeking shared results. The process is often alluded to with a touchstone word or phrase. In politics, it is regularly referred to as “reaching across the aisle” or “bipartisanship”, when politicians strive to craft and pass legislation with widespread application. In marriage, it is thought of as “being on the same page” when it comes to presenting a united front during child-rearing years. Iconic media products in popular culture often involve an array of combined talents. Box office-topping movie franchises based on comic book conglomerates, such as X-Men or The Avengers, display a range of superhero skills that prove useful in solving an assortment of challenging situations, or for prevailing during critical confrontations. Platinum-selling music often involves melding the talents of individual musicians together in the interest of generating an overall band sound. In addition, engineers, producers and session musicians regularly aid solo artists in sculpting their sonic work. Typically, a successful partnership exhibits two main qualities: • The willingness to put the needs of the group whole before immediate personal ambitions • A concerted effort in which varied individuals provide sustained contributions in order to achieve a broader and more effective dynamic Sports are replete with visuals of collective accomplishment. This past summer, the U.S. women’s soccer team provided an inspiring and triumphant story on their way to regaining the World Cup title, culminating in the team collectively hoisting the trophy aloft in celebration. The Olympic Games involve a mega competition between nations, underscored by a myriad of individual and collective competitions between constituent teams in a range of categories. It is important to note that it is often not enough to simply assemble and proceed; rather, there must also be collaboration with communication. This process involves assigning roles, assessing progress, and adapting to evolve with changing dynamics along the course of a pursuit. The military is perhaps the ultimate example of this when we consider the sheer scope of specialized training required for a wide range of roles, and the continual coordination needed to accomplish large-scale objectives. Beyond the military, the only example that is even larger and requires more persistent and focused application is an alignment of the global community to proactively deal with the issue of climate change, perhaps the single greatest impediment to worldwide stability we face in our generation. History is filled with great individuals with even greater accomplishments. Behind each of those stories and successes, however, was a supporting cast of players who made the larger achievement possible through shared contributions.

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newsbriefs Naturopath Earns Additional Certification

llison Engelbert, ND, is now certified as an Advanced Bio-Identical Hormone Practitioner, after participating in a three-day, invitation-only training program with hormone specialists Jay Mead, MD, and Erin Lommen, ND,. Mead and Lommen are Seattle-based doctors, and authors of Slim, Sane and Sexy: A Pocket Guide to Natural Bioidentical Hormone Balancing. Dr. Engelbert was already certified by the American Naturopathic Medical Board, currently practices at Phoenix Wellness Center, in Johnstown, and is accepting new patients. Location: 10 S. Main St., Johnstown. For more information, call 740-616-9949 or visit PhoenixWellness4U.com. See ad, page 45.

Holistic Healthcare Facility Provides All-Natural Weight Loss System

utrimost Worthington, based in the Worthington Health Solutions office of Dr. Ardie Singh, provides comprehensive and personal solutions to individual health challenges. “This exclusive fat loss system combines unique body composition analysis with cutting-edge resonant frequency technology, to put the body into its ideal fat-burning zone,” says Suzan Singh, a doula and staff member at Worthington Health Solutions. “It ‘reboots’ an individual’s metabolism potential, resulting in rapid and permanent weight loss.” The program uses whole, natural foods and proven, effective nutritional supplements, plus is medically safe and doctor supervised. Additional benefits of the program can include balanced hormones, increased vitality, decreased inflammation, and improvement in standard health markers such as cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure. Worthington Health Solutions staff draw inspiration from a quote by Thomas Edison in their approach – “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” Location: 55 Caren Ave., Ste. 360, Worthington. For more information, call 614-436-9355 or visit 614FatLoss.com. See ad, page 3.

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Integrative Facility Expands Services

eaves of Life, a wellness center in Columbus, now provides onsite lab services, a private and convenient option to improve processing times and reduce the need for redraws. “This update directly improves both the patient experience, and our ability to access essential health information,” explains Leaves of Life founder Patty Shipley, also a naturopath. Testing and lab services will be continually expanded. They currently include, but are not limited to, an array of chemical, nutrient, and bloodbased indicators, along with urine and stool sample analysis, plus genetics and disease identification. “Adding an onsite lab allows us to offer a more complete set of services to patients, and meets a long term goal of our practice,” adds Shipley. “Though our lab tech doesn’t actually participate in ‘treating’ patients, it was still important that we find someone whose philosophy matches our approach, and we’ve definitely found that match in Anne.” Lab technician Anne Puckett has made a career in customer service and allied health, including specific experience with disabilities, Alzheimer’s and dementia. She developed an interest in naturopathic medicine several years ago, after experiencing profound healing from simple dietary changes and natural remedies. Leaves of Life is a group of collaborative, integrative practitioners serving Columbus and surrounding areas since 1999. In addition to onsite lab services, the facility offers primary care, bioidentical hormone balancing, lifestyle and nutrition counseling, wellness screens and naturopathic care. Location: 7720 Rivers Edge Dr., Ste. 121. For more information, call 614888-4372, email Info@LeavesOfLife. com or visit LeavesOfLife.com.

Furniture Store Now Carries Crib Mattresses

I Ohio Company Receives Nomination for National Award

rban Raccoon, a Medina, Ohiobased company that produces snack products, is one in five finalists of consumer packaged goods (CPG) that showcase innovation and market impact, as chosen by the editorial team at SupplySide West, an annual tradeshow held in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 5 – 9. The company’s Coconut Grainless Paleo Bar made the short list in the “bars” category. “We’re a small entrepreneurial company, and it’s truly an honor to be recognized at such a large, industry-wide event like this,” says Brad Indoe, president and founder of Urban Raccoon. “Our new line of paleo bars are the result of years of research and product development, along with lots of feedback from customers and certification from The Paleo Foundation.” The products are available online and at Whole Foods and Earth Fare grocery chains. Indoe launched the company more than four years ago, after he was diagnosed with gluten intolerance and subsequently resolved to produce healthier and tastier on-the-go glutenfree snacks. “There are a lot of bars on the market,” says Indoe. “What makes us different is the use of real ingredients that are clean and recognizable. As an example, we use coconut nectar, a lower-glycemic natural sweetener. For our almond cranberry flavor, we use local maple syrup made on Ohio family farms.” All Urban Raccoon products include a mixture of both organic and conventional ingredients, and are GMO free, as part of the company’s goal to provide quality snack products with better flavor and added nutrition. For more information, call 949-2441354 or visit UrbanRaccoons.com.

n an effort to better serve its customers and increase awareness of safer and healthier sleep, T.Y. Fine Furniture added a full line of organic crib mattresses, in addition to their current assortment of adult mattresses, from Naturepedic. Made in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Naturepedic products are different than most natural alternatives because both the finished product and all the individual components are certified organic, as is the facility they are manufactured in. The company has won numerous awards and has received many reputable certifications. In addition to selling safe-sleep mattresses, T.Y. Fine Furniture produces custom-designed and hand-made commercial and home accent pieces, including bed frames, tables and shelving. Location: 106 E. Moler St., Columbus. For more information, call 614-929-5255, email Service@TYFineFurniture.com or visit TYFineFurniture.com. See ad, page 23.

The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime. ~Babe Ruth

milestone Urban Acupuncture Center Celebrates 5 Years

rban Acupuncture Center (UAC), the first community acupuncture clinic in Ohio, passed the five-year milestone mark September 20, 2015. Founders Steve Drugan and Sue Bowlus started the center in 2010. They saw three patients their first day, and 17 their first week, in their original location, still in operation, on High Street in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus. In 2013, UAC opened a second facility in Westerville, near the campus of Otterbein University. Between the two locations, over the course of five years, UAC estimates they have performed over 60,000 treatments. Community acupuncture is the concept of providing affordable acupuncture to everyone. Payment is based on a sliding scale of between $15 and $40, based on what an individual can afford. There are over 100 such clinics throughout the U.S.

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Sustainability Group Holds 10th Nonprofit Outreach Program Annual Fundraiser Seeks Volunteer Therapists

imply Living, a community organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting sustainability, will host its 10 annual fundraiser event on Wednesday, October 28, at The Boat House at Confluence Park, the merger point of the Olentangy and Scioto rivers. The event is geared toward showcasing both the current work and future plans of the group. After a brief networking opportunity from 11:30 a.m. to noon, the following hour will feature a complimentary luncheon made up of a locally-sourced menu curated by Chef Michael Jones, co-founder of Local Matters and current head of Good Food Enterprises. The expected attendance of over 300 people will then view a presentation of Simply Living projects currently in process, explore the upcoming year’s theme - Sustainable U: Learn, Engage, Transform!, plus learn more about a new initiative called Simply Living Sustainable University. Jim Coe of WCBE, 90.5 FM, will serve as emcee for the afternoon. Cost: Free, but an RSVP to Connie Everett at 614-361-3161 or LitHag@aol.com is required. Donations are appreciated, but not required. Location: 679 W. Spring St., Columbus. For more information, call 614-447-0296, email Hello@ SimplyLiving.org or visit SimplyLiving.org.

Integrative Therapist Hosts Free Webinar on Anxiety and Depression

abby Sapene, MSW, LISW-S, of Oasis of the Heart, in Dublin, will host a free webinar on Thursday, October 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m, entitled “Natural Ways to Decrease Depression and Anxiety.” The webinar will review clinically-researched modalities and methods that focus on treating the symptoms of anxiety and depression, plus present daily strategies to be used in independently, or in conjunction with mental health or health care treatments. To access the webinar, visit the website OasisOfTheHeart.com and click on the “Treatments and Services” tab, then go to “Workshops, Classes and Webinars”. Sapene is a licensed clinical mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience in the field. She integrates holistic therapies in her practice, with a focus on restoring health and balance to mind, body, emotions and spirit. For more information, visit OasisOfTheHeart.com. See ad, page 44. 8

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he Stone Soup Project (SSP) is an all-volunteer organization of holistic practitioners and therapists who offer their time and energies to support social service agencies such as Ohio National Guard, Pilot Dogs, and Moms2Be, a support group for pregnant teens and new moms. SSP, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, was started by The Reiki Center, in Columbus, as a way to provide outreach services to those unable to participate in the center’s free Reiki and bodywork clinics. Most SSP services are provided in a community setting or wellness fair, and are coordinated by the partnering agency. “SSP provides treatment to those who might not otherwise have the access or funds necessary for wellness services,” says Linda Haley, The Reiki Center founder and current SSP President. “It offers an opportunity to add meaning to your own life, while changing the lives of others. We believe that uniting our energies can create a healthier community and a better world.” The program is currently welcoming volunteer therapists. All volunteers must complete an application, permit SSP to perform a national background check, plus agree to abide by SSP guidelines. Inspiration for the program comes from the folk tale of the same name, which tells the story of travelers who are initially unwelcome in a town they stop to seek a meal at. Starting with a single stone, they are eventually able to create enough soup to feed the entire village, through the cumulative contributions of individual villagers willing to participate in the process. For more information, call 614-486-8323 or visit TheReikiCenter.net. See ad, page 14.

Wellness Center Offers New Therapy

eecher Chiropractic and Wellness Center, in Gahanna, now provides Vibroacoustic Therapy, a treatment method that uses therapeutic sound frequencies to help with healing and relaxation, as well as a variety of conditions. The technique has been researched and established in Europe and Canada to aid in pain management. “Pain has become epidemic in our society, and we see many people in our office who are looking for alternatives to opiates as a way to reduce their pain,” says practitioner Deb Wellmes, ND. Location: 428 Beecher Rd., Ste. B. For more information, call 614-855-5533, email BrainCoreOhio@gmail.com or visit BeecherSynergy.com. See ad, page 42.

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t is estimated that 10 percent of the U.S. population experiences depression symptoms severe enough to require medical attention, with women twice as likely as men to develop it in the first place. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the most costly of all diseases, largely because it disables people who would otherwise be productive. A major depressive episode can be devastating, and often affects every aspect of a person’s life. Depression can be caused by a number of factors, including - constant tension and unresolved stress, genetics, chemical or hormonal imbalances, chronic illness, poor diet, food allergies, nutritional deficiencies and even inadequate sunlight. Research using SAMe, also known as adenosylmethionine, a chemical synthesized in the body from the amino acid methionine and adenosine triphosphate (ATP), has been shown to support traditional therapy for depression. SAMe increases the concentration of brain neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin, that are responsible for mood. A double blind study at the University of CaliforniaIrvine Medical Center found that 62 percent of people taking SAMe, and 52 percent of those taking a pharmaceutical antidepressant, improved significantly after treatment. SAMe has also been shown to quicken the therapeutic effects of pharmaceutical antidepressants. SAMe works in conjunction with vitamin B9 (folic acid), B12 and B6 to produce neurotransmitters, so consider using a vitamin B complex supplement in addition to SAMe. Please note that this compound is not recommended for those with bipolar disorder. As with any natural antidepressant, consult a physician before using this product. Trudy Pieper is a Naturopathic Doctor with Phoenix Wellness Center, in Johnstown. For more information, call 740-616-9949 or visit PhoenixWellness4U.com. See ad, page 45.

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Take Care of Teeth on Halloween and Beyond by Patti DeLano

ere come the tricks and treats! Mostly treats though, which continue to come throughout November and December. Now is a great time to start to develop healthy dental hygiene habits with little goblins, to instill habits that can last year-round. 1. Put the focus of fun on something other than treats. Place emphasis on costumes and games instead. 2. Have kids wait to indulge until after parents have gone through their haul to perform an allergen and safety check. 3. Limit treat times so children are not bathing their teeth in sugar all day long. Try sticking to after school or after supper. 4. Drink or rinse with water after snacking. This goes for salty snacks and sodas, too. 5. Avoid the worst of the worst: chewy, sticky, sour. The best of the worst is dark chocolate. 6. If there is still Halloween candy around the house at Thanksgiving, it is time to pitch it! By then, all of the favorites have been eaten anyway. 7. Brush, floss and get regular dental checkups. Keeping teeth and gums healthy contributes to good overall health, so developing good oral hygiene habits early can help ensure a healthy life for ghouls (parents) and goblins (children) alike. Have a safe and Happy Halloween! Patti DeLano works at Dental Alternatives, in Worthington. For more information, call 614-888-0377 or visit DentalAlternatives.net. See ad, page 13.

Ways to Stay Well During Cold and Flu Season by Lily Shahar Kunning here are several ways to maintain our health when others around us succumb to the latest bug: Nutrition: This is the foundation of a healthy life. Boost the immune system with hearty nutrients and medicinal benefits from food. Broths not only warm the body and spirit during the cold months, but they can contain antimicrobial herbs and immune-boosting herbs such as thyme, oregano, garlic, and shiitake mushrooms. Supplements: Keep vitamin D3 levels up to ensure the immune system is not being impaired. Nettles are a great whole food source for this. Also, try adding a mycomedicinal, or healing mushroom, to a supplement routine to help keep the immune and adrenal systems humming along, even in adverse weather. Aromatherapy: Diffusing the essential oil (EO) of lem-

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ons is a safe way to kill germs in the air and on surfaces, plus it smells great and is safe for kids. It is important to note that if using EOs around kids, please remember that not all are considered safe for children, such as peppermint, clove, cinnamon, and eucalyptus. Beyond that, if a bug makes its way past the immune system’s defenses, remember there are old-timey remedies, such as fire cider and elderberry syrup, that not only help prevent illness but shorten the duration and severity of it. As a bonus, they taste good too! Lily Shahar Kunning is the herbalist-in-residence and owner of Boline Apothecary, in Clintonville. For more information, call 614-517-0466 or visit BolineApothecary. com. See ad, page 37.

Simple Steps to Minimize the Invasion of Parasites by David A. Siegel, MD oo often, when we experience a host of nagging symptoms, we are quick to ignore them and move on. However, what if what is “bugging” us has a more sinister reason behind it? What if our bodies are under serious attack? Parasites do exist, and not just in horror flicks on the big screen. There are over 100 types of parasites that can live in the human body. Sixty percent of Americans may have parasites and not even know it. These freeloaders hijack our bodies, rob us of vital nutrients and leave behind a pile of toxic waste. Parasites spread through numerous means, such as contaminated water and food, interaction with animals, soil and more. The list of related symptoms can make the head spin. Some of the more common symptoms include: insomnia, grinding of the teeth (bruxism), skin issues, irritable bowel issues, body aches, fatigue, digestive disturbances, and brain fog. Some important steps to take to prevent parasitic invasion are: • Wash all fruits and vegetables • Drink only pure water, from a multi-filtered source • Wash hands frequently, with a tea tree castile soap • Remove dust regularly from the home environment • Wear shoes in areas that may contain animal waste • Wear gloves while gardening It is important that a healthy diet, along with targeted herbal therapy, be used to return our inner terrain back to a healthier state, which helps to prevent further attacks from taking place. Eliminating parasites can greatly boost energy levels, as well as overall health.

Dr. David A. Siegel is the Director of BioHealth Wellness Center in Worthington. For more information, call 614431-0555 or visit BioHealthOhio.com. See ad, page 29.

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Red/Purple Produce is Best for Our Weight and Heart

ew research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found the color of the fruits and vegetables we eat may affect our weight and heart health differently. The study followed 1,272 people over a three-year period, beginning in 2006 and 2008. The researchers compared their respective diets over both periods with levels of cholesterol, weight and waist circumference—all measures of obesity. The research grouped fruits and vegetables into red/purple, yellow, green, orange or white. Among women, greater consumption of red/ purple fruits and vegetables was related to lower weight and abdominal fat, lower blood sugar and reduced total cholesterol. Meanwhile, greater consumption of yellow fruits and vegetables was linked to weight gain over the same period. Among men, the researchers found those that ate more red/purple fruits and vegetables had reduced weight and waists compared to those that ate other-colored foods over the three-year period by an average of 13 and 14 percent, respectively. Greater yellow fruit consumption was linked to lower total cholesterol levels. Green and white fruits and vegetables were associated with reduced abdominal fat gain over the three-year period.

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study from the University of Minnesota has found that two strains of virulent bacteria in the gut significantly increase the incidence of colon cancer, and a change in microbiology of the gut often coincides with colon cancer. The study tested 88 people, of which half had colon tumors. The scientists sampled and analyzed gut bacteria within the subjects to assess their microbiomes. They found that colon cancers were linked to those with microbiomes that had increased levels of Fusobacteria and Providencia species of bacteria. The latter is considered more virulent and responsible for the production of certain enzymes that have been previously linked with colon cancer. These two species of bacteria have also been linked with higher rates of inflammation and infection in other research. Fusobacteria has been found prevalent among people with ulcerative colitis. Providencia species include E. coli and Klebsiella, both found among urinary tract infections, throat infections and others. Microbiological science over the past half a century has found that better food choices can bring about significant healthful changes in the body’s microbiome. These include incorporating prebiotic and fermented foods into one’s diet.

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National Festival Celebrates the Art of Storytelling Mix public speaking, acting, comedy and music and we get the performance art of storytelling, practiced by the likes of Mark Twain and Garrison Keillor. The largest related celebration is the 43rd annual International Storytelling Festival, held from October 2 through 4 this year in Jonesborough, Tennessee. More than 15 award-winning storytellers scheduled include Kim Weitkamp, who mixes humorous personal and family stories and original songs; Charlotte Blake Alston, who tells traditional and contemporary stories of African and African-American oral culture, accompanied by native instruments; and Andy Offutt Irwin, known for his mouth noises and the adventures of his 85-year-old Aunt Marguerite Van Camp. Attendees can also tell stories at Story Slam! and Swappinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ground events and workshops. Festival producer the International Storytelling Center, together with the Library of Congress and American Folklife Center, also conducts a 26week Teller-in-Residence training program. Storytelling is not only mentally challenging, it facilitates family and community bonding in a highly social and entertaining format. For more information and preregistration, visit StorytellingCenter.net.

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EPA to Regulate Nanotechnology Pesticides The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin to regulate new nanomaterial pesticides due to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Food Safety (CFS). In 2008, a coalition of nonprofits filed a legal petition requesting that the agency recognize the growing class of nanosilver consumer products and their risks, and regulate them as new pesticides. After the EPA failed to acknowledge the petition last December, the coalition sued the agency last March to force it to respond. Nanotechnology manipulates materials at the atomic and molecular levels; they are so tiny they cannot be seen with an ordinary microscope and possess extraordinary mobility and unique chemical and biological properties that increase the potential for biological interaction and toxicity. There are no labeling requirements for nanoscale products. The EPA has since agreed that nanosilver products intended to kill microorganisms qualify as pesticides, and that developers of such products must now seek EPA review and approval before the products are marketed. The agency has not committed, however, to undertake enforcement actions against currently commercialized products that havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t undergone the EPA registration process, although it has taken action against some noncompliant manufacturers. Source: OrganicConsumers.org natural awakenings

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Smell-Based Pheromones Offer Pesticide-Free Bug Control Semios, a Vancouver, Canada, provider of real-time agricultural information and precision pest management tools, has been given U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval for the first aerosol pheromone-scent products shown effective in disrupting the mating of the codling moth and oriental fruit moth by attracting males to the females’ scent in spots devoid of mates. Pheromones are natural chemicals that many animals use to communicate within their species. Unlike pesticides that kill a wide variety of insects, each pheromone targets a single pest species, leaving beneficial pollinators like bees and predators such as ladybugs unconfused and unharmed. One dispenser is hung in each acre and nothing is sprayed directly on the fruit. Pheromones don’t affect any other organisms, including humans, and can be used by both organic and conventional growers. David Knight, owner of Knight’s Appleden Fruit, Ltd., in Colborne, Ontario, has used the Semios system for two seasons as part of a regulatory trial. He says, “I could see this technology becoming completely mainstream in our industry in the next five or six years.” Traditional insecticides are expensive to buy and time-consuming and labor-intensive to apply. Because they’re toxic, workers can’t enter the orchard for a specified number of days after spraying. Knight adds that fruit growers that rely heavily on pollinators to produce their fruit are also keenly aware of the environmental risk posed by pesticides and welcome a natural and less costly alternative; only tiny amounts are needed. Kirk Hillier, Ph.D., a biologist at Canada’s Acadia University, in Nova Scotia, who studies how insects communicate with pheromones, confirms that such scents have also been shown to be effective in both controlling a wider variety of agricultural and household pests and monitoring insects destructive to forests. Source: Canadian Broadcasting Company

Corn Row

Farmers Sue GMO-Maker Over Lost Revenue Swiss biotech giant Syngenta AG may have destroyed much of the corn export business that U.S. farmers count on. China has rejected huge shipments of U.S.-grown corn, largely because Syngenta released a GMO (genetically modified organism) version before it was approved. Consequently, $1 billion in class action suits are being brought in federal court by farmers in three states. The MIR162 strain of GM corn comprises only about 3 percent of U.S. crops, but it cannot be contained due to cross-breeding. The National Grain and Feed Association estimates that the Chinese refusal of U.S. corn has reduced corn prices by 11 cents per bushel, and it has asked Syngenta to stop selling the GM corn seed varieties. Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. Source: Tinyurl.com/SyngentaLawsuit 14

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New York State Bans Fracking The Empire State has now officially banned fracking after a seven-year review process. New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens states, “After exhaustive research and examination of the science and facts, prohibiting high-volume hydraulic fracturing is the only reasonable alternative. Highvolume hydraulic fracturing poses significant adverse impacts to land, air, water, natural resources and potential significant public health impacts that cannot be adequately mitigated.” A findings statement concludes, “There are no feasible or prudent alternatives that adequately avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts and address risks to public health from this activity.” Two groups heavily involved in the campaign, New Yorkers Against Fracking and Americans Against Fracking, praised the decision. Industry groups have threatened to sue, but the attorneys at Earthjustice (Earthjustice.org) are confident that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s exhaustive review will withstand any legal challenges and the nonprofit pledges to stand alongside the state in case of such actions. Vermont outlawed the practice in 2012.

Gathering winter firewood or felling dead trees may be a necessary chore, but it’s best to avoid fallen or snag trees (still upright and decomposing naturally) because they are home to woodland and backyard wildlife. Many types of birds, including woodpeckers, chickadees, bluebirds, nuthatches, owls, wrens and tree swallows and small mammals like raccoons, squirrels, opossums and porcupines use the cavities and crevices for shelter, food (in some cases, dining on congregating invertebrates like millipedes, beetles, spiders, worms and ants), mating, nesting and resting. The U.S. Forest Service says that some 1,200 forms of flora, including mosses, lichens and fungi, rely on dead, dying or rotted-hollow trees and serve to refresh habitat by returning vital nutrients to the soil via the nitrogen cycle. Decaying logs on the forest floor also act as “nurse logs” for new seedlings. Likewise, it’s good to respect brush piles of mainly fallen limbs and sticks. “These are wonderful hiding places for squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks,” reports Woodrow Nelson, a vice president with the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation (ArborDay.org), in Lincoln, Nebraska, which serves to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. It’s best to identify existing and future snags prior to gathering firewood or timber to spare their accidental destruction. Long-dead trees are fairly easy to spot, with their bony limbs bereft of leaves. Snags-to-be require more review. Look for signs of disease or misshapen form: bracket fungi, rotting branch stubs, beetles, carpenter ants or broken main limbs. Nelson further advises, “Proper pruning can turn around a tree’s health.” He encourages consulting with a local certified arborist or the foundation’s Backyard Woods program. Keeping one or more snags in a yard can create wildlife refuges. According to the National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org), hardwood trees tend to make better nesting habitats, while softer woods are more suited for food foraging. As long as the wood is kept a reasonable distance from a home, termites and other pests won’t find their way between the two dwellings.

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wealth building, independent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering efforts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Waking Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.

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Citizens Unite to Create a New World Planetary Stewardship and Interdependence Are Key by Linda Sechrist

s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate

change be considered a framework for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its broken economies and communities. Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online communities of practice to improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and restore democracy, and support social justice, community

Corralling Ocean Plastics Boyan Slat, 21, of the Netherlands, has devoted his youth to founding and forwarding The Ocean Cleanup, a system in which plastics in our oceans, driven by currents, would amass in accessible zones, reducing cleanup time from theoretical millennia to a manageable period. Leading a team of 100 scientists and engineers for one year, they turned the concept into a potentially viable method to clean up half the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years. Crowdfunding will launch the pilot phase in Japanese waters in 2016. Slat has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth. The Ocean Cleanup is a recognized Design of the Year by the London Design Museum. 16

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When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with others and creating a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power.

It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways. “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California. He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change. A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone, New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains

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military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers. “I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.

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At 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of family, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a legal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust. Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and internationally, to enforce the duty of government to protect natural resources for present and future generations. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with facilitators to educate and empower youth to lead campaigns with town councils,

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legislative chambers and the courts. Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma. Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Executive Director Mallary Tenore cares deeply about how the media can benefit the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as those raised by Our Children’s Trust. “At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have. We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’, stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focusing solely on tragedy and trauma, these narratives extend the storyline by showing signs of renewal, recovery and restoration,” explains Tenore.

On-Task Learning Curve

James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying

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the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health professionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show, he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction. “With health politics raising more questions than answers and with technology changing the healthcare landscape, there’s never been a more ripe time for health innovation and accelerating a shift toward what works for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cutting-edge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed

naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio. com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25

years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil. In Juleff’s last London foreign office assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change, quickened my sense of needing to do whatever I could to limit any negative effects,” he says. Even though he was innocent about the scope of such an undertaking, “When the station owner suggested I use my knowledge to host a radio show, I said yes.” In What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About the Next American Revolution, economist and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz provides many examples of successful community wealth building. He’s been part of a team partnering with others in cities that include Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Rochester, New York; and Washington, D.C. As co-chair of The Next System Project, he’s dealing with the bigger picture of long-term systemic change. “The economics of sustainability focus on partnerships with local assets like universities, hospitals and

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Waking Up

This small sampling of individuals whose actions are affirming their heart’s directives is not random and signals a larger movement. It represents author Anodea Judith’s explanation for the evolution of our human journey, captured in the title and essence of her book Waking the Global Heart: Humanity’s Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love. James O’Dea, author of The Conscious Activist, says, “As we evolve, we recognize that it’s the heart which holds the great key to our collective healing, to real civility, the courage to face our own shadow and true progress.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.

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ontrary to what most of us think, belonging is not fitting in. In fact, fitting in is the greatest barrier to belonging. Fitting in, I’ve discovered during more than a decade of research, is assessing situations and groups of people, then twisting yourself into a human pretzel in order to get them to let you hang out with them. Belonging is something else entirely—it’s showing up and letting yourself be seen and known as you really are—love of gourd painting, intense fear of public speaking and all. Many of us suffer from this split between who we are and who we present to the world in order to be accepted. (Take it from me: I’m an expert fitter-inner!) But we’re not letting ourselves be known, and this kind of incongruent living is soul-sucking. In my research, I’ve interviewed a lot of people who never fit in, who are what you might call “different”: scientists, artists, thinkers. If you drop down deep into their work and who they are, there is a tremendous amount of self-acceptance. Some of them have to scrap for it, like the rest of us, but most are like a neurophysicist I met who essentially told me, “My parents didn’t care that I wasn’t

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on the football team, and my parents didn’t care that I was awkward and geeky. I was in a group of kids at school who translated books into the Klingon language and my parents were like, ‘Awesome!’ They took me to the Star Trek convention.” He got his sense of belonging from his parents’ sense of belonging, and even if we don’t get that from Mom and Dad, we have to create it for ourselves as adults—or we will always feel as if we’re standing outside of the big human party. The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect. When we don’t have that, we shape-shift and turn into chameleons; we hustle for the worthiness we already possess. Brené Brown, Ph.D., a licensed master social worker and research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, has spent 13 years studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness and shame. This essay is from her book, The Gifts of Imperfection, used with permission.

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Following the Path Journeying to Become a Master of Japanese Acupuncture by Brian Neill

ccording to Japanese acupuncture, every medical symptom stems from a weakness of spirit that precipitates into the mind and expresses itself finally as a physical manifestation of illness. In Japan, the masters of acupuncture use something called “pulse diagnosis” to focus on spiritual imbalance instead of solely treating a list of medical symptoms. Then, through strategically placed needles, they address points on the body that can produce changes in the whole constitution of the patient. Japanese master Masanori Tanioka said, “Don’t focus on their symptoms; just make them stronger.” As I learned in my travels and studies in Japan, the true masters focus on making the patient stronger through developing a connection to the spiritual realm, and not by fixing only the medical symptoms of the patient.

A fundamental difference between a student or novice of acupuncture and a master of Japanese acupuncture is the ability to demonstrate mastery in the art of pulse diagnosis. A master uses this ability to diagnose the weakest aspect of a patient. When visiting a professional trained in modern day acupuncture, it is likely they are only using specific points on the body to treat or alleviate medical symptoms. They often do not demonstrate advanced pulse skill, or even read the pulse correctly, and for this reason they are unable to diagnose the full range of symptoms. In Japan, it is expected that the master should be able to diagnose the problem without asking the patient too many question. When taking the pulse, a master can often describe symptoms by visualizing a connection with the patient. In the example image listed here, the acupuncturist is looking at an orb to see the pulse of the patient in a non-linear way. This method allows for diagnosis to be “created” between the acupuncturist and the patient. Then, a master follows a sequence of steps, known as the “Root Treatment,” designed to fortify the whole system of a patient. Masters regularly examines the abdomen and pulse of a patient to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. If the Root Treatment is strong enough, the pulse “fills up,” the abdomen changes and symptoms go away. Each acupuncturist or practitioner of Oriental medicine has a unique style all their own. All acupuncturists, however, adhere to certain universal truths, education and principles. Ultimately, it is the personality and life experiences of each practitioner that makes all the difference between delivering a standard service and providing a life-changing event. When a patient experiences the latter type of treatment, they have discovered a genuine master of acupuncture who will go beyond alleviating symptoms and instead strengthen the whole body. To reach this point, however, every novice acupuncturist or student has to grow beyond their current skill set to become a master who can diagnose problems other practitioners are not necessarily able to find. This takes years of dedication and the collective experiences of success and failure. Brian Neill is one of eight Americans to become a Certified Master of Japanese Acupuncture through the Ki Shin Po Society of Japan. He is based in the Powell/Dublin area. For more information, call 740-602-3167.

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Therapeutic Yoga

Bringing a Focused Approach to Well-Being by Susan Post

t is no secret that yoga has numerous benefits, including stress and anxiety relief as well as relaxation aids like breath calming and an increase in mindfulness. There are physical benefits as well, such as lowering heart rate, decreasing blood pressure and increasing blood flow in the body. “Yoga really creates a sense of well-being,” says Renew Wellness Yoga Director Jamie Eversole. While the benefits are broad, Renew Wellness offers a number of focused and unique therapeutic yoga practices to help clients address specific issues. Built on a foundation of counseling and yoga, Renew Wellness has offered free yoga classes to counseling clients as a part of a path to healing since the inception of the facility in 2012. “Initially, the classes started out as being very general,” Eversole says. “We had gentle yoga and vinyasa flow. Since then we’ve really expanded to making our classes more focused and therapeutic, and offering a wider range for special needs and populations.” Adding therapeutic yoga classes for specific concerns was a natural fit for the wellness center with a special focus on mental health. Classes are not so much about fitness; rather, they are about wellness. The gentle sessions coach students through a specific issue both in postures and in verbal cues and exercises.

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Yoga for healing the past works with students on grounding, staying present and establishing a sense of safety. Grounding, restorative poses bring a physical element while encouraging students to notice their contact points with the floor or mat, which adds a mental element. Meditation helps to further lay grounding roots. Yoga for deep relaxation and sleep is a good fit for anyone who struggles to relax their body, and especially for those who struggle with sleep. The class is marked by restorative, relaxing poses often done with the use of props, and it ends with yoga nidra. “Yoga nidra is a relaxing form of meditation that’s helpful for sleep,” Eversole says. Yoga for anxiety and stress relief takes a more educational approach. Much of the class is focused on breath work and teaching which breaths to use in stressful situations or when feeling panicked. Grounding poses help to quell anxiety as well. For the non-flexible, such as those suffering from arthritis, recovering from surgery, or just generally experiencing aches and pains, individuals can find comfort in yoga for body pain and inflexibility. “That class is our attempt to make yoga inviting and accessible and safe for people that might not feel like they can just walk into any yoga studio,” Eversole says. Poses are easily modified to each

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person’s needs, while instructors work individually with students to make poses and postures work. Yoga for empowerment and self-confidence offers a more active practice. Working towards physical and mental acceptance, the class aims to help individuals find their strengths. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves and really tune in and listen to their bodies. Knowing that anybody can benefit from the healing powers of yoga, Renew Wellness’ classes are open to the public as well. “A lot of clients do attend the yoga classes, but there’s a nice mix of the general public that uses Renew Wellness as their yoga home,” Eversole says. During class, neither students nor instructors typically know who is who. The key is just creating an environment that is inviting, safe and accessible. While the therapeutic classes just started in September, Eversole says the reception has been positive. An open house helped introduce the classes to the community. “People were excited because it’s something different,” she explains. Everyone can find a therapeutic class that resonates with a struggle they would like to work on in their life, and a new program will help an even wider audience benefit from these specialized classes. “One of the things that we’re doing moving forward with the yoga, we’re trying to connect with other holistic wellness professionals to make our yoga accessible to their patients as well,” Eversole says. Wellness professionals from other businesses can purchase a professional yoga subscription and prescribe the classes to their patients as a part of treatment, in the interest of bringing the healing benefits of yoga to more people. Location: 287 W. Johnstown Rd. For more information, call 614-578-5269 or visit Renew-Wellness-Center.com. See ad, page 15. Susan Post is a freelance writer and editor based in Columbus. She enjoys writing about her city and the people and places that make it special. Contact her at Susan.Post.75@gmail.com.

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How to Step Away from Antidepressants by Hyla Cass

ever stop taking prescription antidepressants cold turkey. Intense depression and other dangerous side effects might result. It can cause severe depression, anxiety, intense agitation and even suicidal thinking. As suggested in my book, The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, it’s best to slowly wean off the medication with the help of a qualified prescribing healthcare practitioner. The process may take several months, but it’s time well spent and safer.

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adness darkens the world of the 16 percent of Americans diagnosed with clinical depression and the untold millions more that try to cope without a formal diagnosis, according to a University of Colorado study published in Clinical Therapeutics. Just as daunting, an estimated 30 million Americans take prescription antidepressant drugs for premenstrual discomfort, chronic pain and anxiety, as well as depression, according to Dr. James Gordon, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He founded and directs the Center for MindBody Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and is the renowned author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. While conventional medicine offers a smorgasbord of antidepressants, many are ineffective or produce harmful side effects. One University of Pennsylvania study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found scant evidence that they benefit people with mild to moderate depression because the drugs work no better than a placebo in at least 80 percent of cases. Side effects of traditional antidepressants included nausea, headaches, weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, agitation, irritability, anxiety and even violent behavior and suicidal thoughts, according to the University of Colorado research involving more than 40,000 patients. It further showed that nearly 70 percent of patients stop taking the prescription drugs within three months, largely because of intolerable reactions. Some safer and healthier alternatives exist. “We know that depression is more a symptom than a diagnosis,” says 24

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Dr. Hyla Cass, author of numerous related books, including Natural Highs. “It’s a sign of imbalance in biochemistry, caused by any number of factors that we can determine and often correct using the right approach.”

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Curcumin, the rhizome of the turmeric plant that gives curry powder its distinctive yellow color, addresses both the symptoms of depression and its underlying causes, says Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Center for Gastrointestinal Research, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A recent study by Goel in Phytotherapy Research showed that this natural spice helps generate new, properly functioning brain cells that manufacture mood-elevating neurotransmitters. Along with being as effective as Prozac (fluoxetine) without the side effects, curcumin can neutralize the suicidal thoughts and violent behavior sometimes displayed in people with major depression taking prescription antidepressants. “We also know that prescription antidepressants become less effective the longer you take them,” says Goel. “Curcumin doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time.” Rhodiola rosea, the well-researched root of an Arctic plant, has brought relief even to some of Cass’ severely depressed patients. Cass points to its ability to help balance stress hormones and stimulate production of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, much like the claims of prescription drugs, but without any known side effects. A new study published in Phytomedicine confirms that rhodiola is at least as effective as the prescription antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) in fighting major depression. Cass also recommends 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan),

an extract of the seeds of an African shrub that produces the critical serotonin with no negative side effects. A recent Indian study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences comparing the effects of 5-HTP and Prozac confirms that “5-HTP definitely has antidepressant effects in patients with depression.”

A Holistic Approach

An integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says. Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those generated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments. “Start with what you can do. Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.” He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.” A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

GMOs Link to Depression Monsanto’s genetically modified organisms (GMO) go hand-in-hand with the company’s patented Roundup-ready crops, and therein lie the seeds of depression, says Jeffrey Smith, founding executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology and producer of the award-winning documentary, Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Several studies—beginning with one published by German researchers in 1980 and most recently reinforced by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists—show that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weed killer, ingested with our food, disrupts the shikimate pathway. “Monsanto has bragged for years that the shikimate pathway is why Roundup kills plants, but has no impact in humans, since we don’t have the shikimate pathway,” says Smith. But our gut bacteria do use this pathway to produce the amino acid building blocks for mood-lifting brain chemicals. “Since glyphosate blocks the shikimate pathway, it can impair the ability of intestinal bacteria to produce the ingredients for the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin, melotonin and dopamine. Their deficiencies are linked to depression and other serious health problems,” he explains. Consumers need to understand that Roundup is sprayed on nearly all GMO crops to control weeds, and the doses continue to increase; it’s further used on wheat, rye, rice, lentils, barley and numerous other non-organic crops just before harvest to accelerate drying. Glyphosate has been widely found in water, rain and air samples, plus in breast milk, blood and urine, meaning virtually everyone has been exposed to this toxic chemical.

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utumn’s shorter days remind us how precious time is, especially when we can spend the hours with good friends and loved ones. That’s why Chicago mothers and bloggers Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay decided to try slow cooking with a Zen approach in creating family meals. With the time they save in food preparation—especially when one recipe can yield an extra lunch or dinner—they free up moments for both family interaction and their own spiritual practices. “Slow cooking with the sacred intention of slowing down creates a sense of peace and calm after a full day of work and school,” says Barnhart. Once she transitioned to this kind of meal planning and preparation on a regular basis, she realized that it allows her to be more attentive to her

family’s needs while a healthy, tasty dinner basically cooks itself. With extra time for meditation and yoga in her daily life, she realizes increased clarity and focus for other interests and demands. McKay enjoys the creative challenge of making family-pleasing, whole food recipes and converting conventionally cooked recipes for use with a slow cooker. “I especially love the bounty of the autumn harvest, which includes seasonal picks from our family’s urban garden,” she says. She’s found that root vegetables, squash, pumpkin, leeks, mushrooms, leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, apples, pears and nuts all translate well to lower temperature cooking for a longer period. Whether it’s a quick preparation that allows for other activities or a

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Slow cookers have come a long way since they were first introduced in the 1970s. Today, they come in all shapes and sizes, with inserts, timers and a wide range of settings. Barnhart and McKay recommend the five-tosix-quart size with a removable insert as the most practical. Food cooks in the insert, which can be washed and dried separately, so there’s no need to put the entire slow cooker in the sink to clean up afterwards. Because the slow cooker’s low temperature is about 200° F and the heat is indirect, the appliance uses less liquid than conventional cooking. Many of Barnhart and McKay’s easier recipes simply require putting the ingredients in the slow cooker, selecting the temperature, replacing the lid and turning the appliance on. Fresh garnishes, such as the roasted pumpkin seeds or fried sage leaves for the Butternut Squash Soup, make a crisper contrast to the softer texture of slow-cooked foods, notes McKay. Dishes like Sweet and Spicy Apples can be made the day before; leftovers taste delicious for breakfast with a dollop of yogurt. Barnhart and McKay make their own Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend, available on their website, with proceeds funding cooking classes for adults with developmental disabilities. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

papayas, kiwi, eggplant, grapefruit, cantaloupe, cauliflower, sweet potatoes. These foods are the least likely to contain a high pesticide residue, and it is fine to buy the conventional, nonorganic variety.

Foods From the “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” Lists by Rebecca Metcalf

e all want to eat healthy foods. Eating five to seven servings of fruits and vegetables each day is very important. Nutritional benefits from produce are highest when the produce is as fresh as possible from the farm. Shopping at a local farmers’ market is a wonderful place to buy fresh produce and support local businesses. Local, organic produce is an optimal selection. It is important to be aware of which non-organic fruits and vegetables retain the most potentially harmful chemicals. Research has shown that pesticides and herbicides can be endocrine disruptors, and might affect our health in the long run. For some foods, a substantial amount of surface pesticides can be removed through careful washing and light scrubbing. It is impossible, however, to remove all of them once pesticides have been incorporated into the fruits and vegetables while they were growing. Our endocrine system controls many functions in our bodies using hormones. Hormones are made of fats and proteins. Because pesticides and herbicides are fat-soluble, they can then accumulate in our bodies and affect hormone function. According to the Centre for Science and Environ-

ment (CSE), “High levels of pesticide residues can be toxic enough to cause long-term cancer, damage to the nervous and reproductive systems, birth defects, and severe disruption of the immune system.” For some people, exposure to pesticides and herbicides might lead to problems with the thyroid gland, increased allergies, or as stated above, even cancer. So how can we get our fill of fruits and vegetables without all the risk? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) continually monitors levels of herbicides and pesticides in the most common fruits and vegetables. Each year they publish lists of the “dirtiest” and “cleanest” produce. Details about this report can be found at EWG.org. The Dirty Dozen: apples, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, grapes, celery, spinach, sweet bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, snap peas and potatoes. These foods have been exposed to the highest levels of pesticides, and it is recommended to buy their organic versions. The Clean Fifteen: avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, cabbage, sweet peas (frozen), onions, asparagus, mangos,

When purchasing non-organic fruits and vegetables, it is important to remember to wash them far more thoroughly than the organic variety. According to the CSE, washing with a solution of two percent salt water will remove most of the contact pesticide residues that normally appear on the surface of the vegetables and fruits. Approximately 75 to 80 percent of pesticide residue is removed by cold water washing alone. The following fruits and vegetables specifically need to be extra clean: grapes, apples, guava, plums, mangoes, peaches and pears, plus vegetables such as tomatoes, brinjal and okra, as they might have more residues trapped in their crevices. Another powerful option for washing produce is a vinegar soak. Gayle Povis Alleman, a registered dietician, suggests soaking veggies and fruits in a solution of 10 percent vinegar and 90 percent water. Mix the solution, then let the produce sit in it for 15 to 20 minutes. After a successful soak, the water left in the bowl will be dirty and might even contain additional residue. Finally, rinse the fruits and vegetables in fresh water, and enjoy the cleaner and healthier produce. This method should not be used on fragile fruits, such as berries, as they have a very porous skin and might be damaged by the vinegar. Additionally, the produce should not have any vinegar aroma after rinsing. An alternate option is to substitute organic lemon juice for vinegar. Staying healthy not only includes eating foods that are good for us, but also exercising and engaging in daily activity, getting restful sleep, and managing the stress in our lives through laughing often. Rebecca C. Metcalf, CNP, CDE is a family nurse practitioner and certified diabetes educator. She lives in Gambier, and practices in Mansfield and the Knox County area. For more information, call 740-427-2414.

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EARLY PUBERTY The New Normal? by Kathleen Barnes

21st-century girls are reaching puberty at dramatically earlier ages than their mothers and grandmothers.

any American girls today are experiencing budding breasts and pubic hair before they are 7 years old, according to the government’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The threshold age has been steadily falling for decades, with the most dramatic decrease between 1997 and 2011. A pivotal 2011 study from the University of Cincinnati showed that U.S. Caucasian girls on average entered puberty at 9.7 years old, three to four months younger than the average age reported by University of North

Carolina scientists 14 years earlier and much younger than data from the 1960s. Girls of other ethnicities are also entering puberty at earlier ages, but at less dramatic rates. A 2009 Danish study also showed that their country’s girls were developing breasts a full year earlier than those born 15 years earlier.

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study’s lead researcher, Dr. Frank Biro, director of adolescent medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He explains, “Body mass index [BMI] is the overwhelmingly predominant factor in the age at which a girl reaches puberty. It’s become more important than race or ethnicity. Heavy white girls and heavy black girls are all maturing earlier.” Science has long shown that fat tissue produces hormones, including estrogen, that can accelerate the process of puberty, especially early breast development, according to Dr. Louise Greenspan and Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., authors of The New Puberty. Greenspan specializes in pediatric endocrinology at San Francisco’s Kaiser Permanente Hospital; Deardorff is a clinical psychologist researching pubertal development at the University of California, Berkeley. They cite one foundational study from the 1980s that showed for every BMI point increase, the age of first menstruation dropped by about one month.

Toxic Soup

Ubiquitous hormone-disrupting chemicals are undoubtedly a culprit in the early puberty epidemic, says Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, who publishes widely on the topic of natural medicine. Endocrine disruptors that trigger the body to produce excess amounts of estrogen include chemicals in clothing, especially children’s sleepwear, furniture and carpets, anything plastic, personal care products, cleaning solvents, glues, dry cleaning chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and non-organic meat and milk. Collectively, they trigger puberty before its natural time. “There’s certainly a link between these persistent pollutants and obesity,” Murray observes. Antibiotics contained in commercial meat and dairy products may be a greater risk than the added hormones, says Greenspan. “Chronic, low-dose antibiotic exposure could affect the body’s microbiome [the microorganism colony in the digestive tract], which can lead to obesity and may also influence puberty.”

The Stress Monster

“Considerable research now supports the notion that excessive stress early in life can affect the timing of puberty,” says Greenspan. Stressors can range from sexual or child abuse to stressful family relationships, low emotional investment on the part of parents or a depressed mother. “Girls that grow up in homes without their biological fathers are twice as likely to experience early menarche as girls that grow up with both parents,” advises Deardorff. Biro points out that stress is associated with higher levels of cortisol and obesity. Cortisol, the stress hormone, has been directly related to belly fat in numerous studies.

Added Risks

“Early puberty also increases social risks,” says Deardorff. “Girls that develop ahead of their peers have more anxiety, a higher incidence of depression, poorer body image and more eating disorders.” Research from St. Thomas’ Hospital, in London, reports that reaching puberty early may also increase risks for diabetes and breast cancer later in life, says Biro, the latter “possibly due

Signs to Watch for in Boys Scant information exists charting puberty trends in boys, although medical researcher Dr. Frank Biro’s findings show that unlike overweight girls, some obese boys tend to reach puberty later than average. Professionals at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio, suggest talking with a doctor if

to greater lifetime exposure to female hormones and the susceptibility of rapidly developing breast tissue to environmental toxins.” Framingham Heart Study results published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism support earlier studies that found menstruating before age 12 may contribute to a 23 percent greater risk of developing heart disease and 28 percent higher risk of dying from heart attack or stroke.

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diet is one of the most powerful strategies to protect young girls. Murray recommends reviewing the Environmental Working Group’s list at Tinyurl. com/EWGDirtyDozen. He says, “If you buy these foods organic, you’ll both avoid hormone-disrupting pesticides and herbicides and give children the protection of antioxidants that can help protect against other toxins.” Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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any fitness-seekers run because it’s so simple and adaptable. Running can be done in groups, pairs or alone, with little equipment, skill or planning needed. Anyone can run virtually anytime, anywhere—an indoor treadmill, scenic trail, beach or sidewalk. But all surfaces are not created equal. Recently, opponents of running on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt claim they are more apt to cause injuries or pain than dirt or grass. According to body-movement researcher Daniel Ferris, Ph.D., director of the Human Neuromechanics Laboratory at the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology, no

evidence currently supports the theory that running on harder surfaces leads to more injuries. “However, we see a difference in the injury types,” he reports, noting that it’s likely related to differences in how people strike their feet on different surfaces, thus delivering a different stress load to the rest of the body. Running on hard surfaces is more often correlated with issues like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon injuries; softer surfaces are more often linked with soft-tissue injuries such as knee problems. According to Michael Sandler, a running coach and author who has developed a variety of helpful resources on mindful running (Mind-

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“Greenhouse gardens are a constant experiment,” says Roger Marshall, author of The Greenhouse Gardener’s Manual, in Jamestown, Rhode Island. “I grew olive trees from seed, but they were sterile, so I had to buy propagated trees. Like my fig tree, everything will eventually outgrow the space allotted for it.” The plants get nothing unless you provide it, adds Marshall. His two, 300-square-foot greenhouses use 100 gallons of water every three days, some collected in 55-gallon rain barrels. During winters, the unheated greenhouse protects leafy greens and root crops. Hydroponic lettuce and herbs share the propaneheated greenhouse with figs, lemon grass, ginger, galangal and nine citrus trees. He opines there’s nothing like fresh Key lime pie in January. In Alstead, New Hampshire, Celeste Longacre, author of Celeste’s Garden Delights, uses her home greenhouse to give seedlings a head start on spring. She and her husband, Bob, grow nearly all the vegetables they’ll use for the year in the resulting backyard garden, noting that New Hampshire ranks number three for locavore support according to the national

StrollingOfTheHeifers.com/locavoreindex. She recommends, “Start small, with a plant or two, and then make one change a week toward greater self-sustainable living.”

that can be applied by hand, but it’s time-consuming. An easier solution is to use vibrating trays to shake pollen loose and fans that distribute it from plant-to-plant.

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A greenhouse that creates a warm environment for plants during cold weather may also overheat. “Air circulation is vital; vents and fans are necessary to maintain the right temperature,” advises Longacre, explaining that plants can’t breathe in a damp house. She suggests, “Water only when absolutely necessary and at the soil line, not on the leaves. In hot climates, use shade cloth on the top and sides of the greenhouse.” There are destructive insects and beneficial insects, Longacre says. “Aphids will kill a crop. Ladybugs can eat 50 aphids a day, plus mites and larva. After the aphids are gone, ladybugs like parsley, dill and geraniums for lunch. That will keep them around in case aphids return.” Ladybugs can be ordered online; stick to local species. Some plants, like tomatoes, eggplant or winter fruits, need pollination

Even in warmer climates, a greenhouse has benefits. In Orlando, Florida, sisters Katherine and Jessica Grandey make good use of a 200-square-foot greenhouse of vertical aeroponic towers. No soil or additional watering is used because plant roots receive a nutrient solution. The small space provides the same amount of greens as a one-acre plot of land while using a tenth of the water, maturing from seed to tableready produce in five to seven weeks. The siblings donate a portion of their chemical-free crop to GrowGreen4Women, a nonprofit group that supports cancer patients.

Benefits Beyond Veggies In Norwalk, Iowa, Master Gardener Richard Schreiber, membership director for the Hobby Greenhouse Association, collects succulents and

cacti. He keeps his 500-square-foot greenhouse at 50 degrees during chilly months. “After experiments and mistakes, hobbyists find what works best for them. The resultant mix often includes both flowering and fruiting plants,” says Master Gardener Tom Karasek, the association’s president, in Longview, Washington. “All greenhouses have microclimates for more or less light or humidity and cooler or warmer temperatures.” For added value, greenhouse gardens act as insulation when situated on a rooftop to reduce heating and cooling costs, plus divert rainwater from drainage systems; the latter being especially valuable in urban zones. Whatever its size or scope, greenhouse gardening also shelters a sense of community. As gardeners trade vegetables for a fisherman’s excess catch or as a thank-you for the loan of tools, they share both lively fare and their love of discovery. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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lthough pet owners may consider animal chiropractic services as a modern-day phenomenon, it’s been around since the early 1920s. Proof resides at the Palmer College of Chiropractic library in a report describing an equine chiropractic adjustment course created by B. J. Palmer, who expanded on the work of his father, D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic. It also houses the doctor of chiropractic veterinary diploma issued to graduates. Today, the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) is the primary national source of credentials in a field of medicine that treats horses, dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, elephants, birds and reptiles. Human and animal chiropractic medicine deals with describing the relationship between the spinal column and nervous system, as well as its crucial role in maintaining overall health. This methodology for animals is especially helpful for enhancing performance—in breeding, training and grooming dogs to conform to the specifications of American Kennel Club dog shows and/or agility competitions—and for horses that compete as jumpers, distance race horses or barrel racers.

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Bob Willard, in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area, is certified to perform spinal adjustments and acupuncture on animals. Having practiced equine sports medicine since 1982, Willard elected in 2005 to extend his education with 200 hours of classroom and laboratory training according to the standard of the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Willard had been a skeptic prior to his personal experience. “To help me deal with a compound fracture, my wife dragged me to see a chiropractor. After reaping

the physical benefits, I was naturally curious to learn more. Today, I treat the majority of my patients with chiropractic and acupuncture before using conventional treatments,” advises Willard, who emphasizes that he finds these complementary therapies useful in preventing injuries. At one of the barns Willard works with, nearly every performance horse gets an adjustment every 30 days, because the owners can spot subtle differences long before a potential injury occurs. In North America, laws and regulations governing animal chiropractic differ by state. American Veterinary Medicine Association guidelines recommend that a veterinarian should examine an animal and establish a preliminary diagnosis before initiating any alternative treatment. In some locations, a veterinarian must supervise treatments by an animal chiropractor that’s not also a vet. Doctor of Chiropractic Donna Gigliotti, who practices at Macungie Animal Hospital, in Macungie, Pennsylvania, has been treating animals in collaboration with local veterinarians since 1997. She regularly lectures on the benefits and combines techniques such as neurofascial release, which affects the joints, muscles, ligaments and brain. This type of therapy is highly effective in treating genetic predispositions such as canine intervertebral disc disease, which can occur in any dog, but most particularly the dachshund, Lhasa apso and Shih Tzu. Selected for a genetic form of dwarfism, these breeds have discs prone to this age-related form of degeneration. To help delay such related impacts, Gigliotti teaches owners to work with their pet to train them to perform balance exercises that develop the core muscles which hold the spine firmly in place. “I don’t want to repeatedly see a

dog for the same issues when it’s possible for the animal to maintain the adjustment with the owner’s help,” notes Gigliotti, who is among a few doctors that have completed advanced neurology training for animals at the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. “Animal chiropractic techniques can also help with symptoms such as lameness, skin problems, bladder and bowel irregularities, sight and hearing loss, breathing difficulties, food and environmental allergies and gait abnormalities,” advises Doctor of Chiropractic Sherry Bresnahan. Licensed in the care of humans and animals, she holds AVCA certification and applies her extensive postgraduate training at Crystal Lake Veterinary Hospital, in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

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“A pet’s biggest asset is an observant owner. No one knows their constant companion better,” says Bresnahan. “It’s why vets hear statements such as, ‘My cat’s meow is off,’ or, ‘My dog is acting lethargic,’ or ‘My pet’s eyes seem dull.’ In performance animals like horses, it’s generally the rider that spots something that’s off.” She explains that although she doesn’t need to apply any more chiropractic pressure on animals than she uses on people, it is necessary to stand on bales of hay to place the upper body and hands at the correct angle when making an adjustment on a horse or rodeo bull. Chiropractors that specialize in treating animals are adept at reading the body language of nearly any creature, which can speak volumes about their health challenges. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Today, we find it includes many more widely used chemicals such as Monsanto’s herbicide glyphosate. Breast milk has been contaminated by what mothers eat, breathe and drink. Even beyond milk, they have no option not to pass on what’s in their bodies to their newborn. We have forced women to put the next generation at risk. If anyone wants to know the biggest factor on why the healthcare system is failing, this is it.

Fracking is the latest crisis of which the EPA is, in your words, “once again looking the other way.” How can we halt it? Fracking sends tremendous volumes of water mixed with more than 100 toxic chemicals deep into the Earth using intense pressure, smashing bedrock and other sediments to release gas and perhaps petroleum. Fracking not only contaminates groundwater, escaping methane gas is entering the atmosphere and warming the planet. It also causes lots of earthquakes. People can demand a ban of fracking in their neighborhoods. States and communities are beginning to do so.

Is it possible that the EPA can become truly independent, and how can we move forward together toward integrity? As more people are affected by the way industry is poisoning our environment, they’ll face the reality that we need the EPA to be much more strongly protective and isolated from the political corruption that’s been tying its hands. I love that the EPA employs many vitally important and capable scientists. Criticisms stem from its overall corruption by the political system. We need to have a Supreme Courtlike EPA with an overall administrator appointing deputies, people with integrity that are open-minded as to what must be done if this country is to be healthy. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Southwest Florida who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Reiki and Quantum Clearing – 11:30am5:30pm. Get ready for an entirely new self, free of fear and clear from blockages. Quantum Clearing is energetic and vibrational healing. It is a powerful way to address overall health, including the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components. Appointment required. $65. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Reiki for Children With LJ Groom, RMT – 1-4pm. For children, between 6-12 years of age, who are gifted or just seem a little more “aware” than other kids of the same age. Children will learn how to be more confident, focus more and have increased wellness. In this three-hour class, Reiki Master Teacher LJ Groom will present the basics of energy healing techniques in a way kids will easily understand and be able to use. Includes a hands-on attunement. An accompanying adult is permitted to observe. Pre-registration required. $60. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Pressed Flower Ornaments for Active Adults (55+) – 7-8pm. In this class, we will use dried pressed flowers, along with a simple salt dough, to create lovely hanging discs that can be used for home décor or a uniquely handmade ornament. Taught by staff from the Ohio Herb Education Center. Pre-registration required. $25. The Gahanna Senior Center, 480 Rocky Fork Blvd, Gahanna.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Workshop Series, Part 1: Introduction to Crystals and Stones – Identifying and Working With Ancient Energy Forms – 1-3pm. Learn about the origin of crystals and their metaphysical healing properties, plus how to clear the energy of crystals. Includes free crystal and sample of crystal gem elixirs. $30. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Ste 102E, Dublin. 614-273-5698. OasisOfTheHeart.com. Fashion Trunk Show: Before + Again – 5-8pm. An exhibition of over 30 prints and styles from women’s fashion clothing line Before + Again. These soft, relaxed fit crew and v-neck t-shirts fall at the hip and feature a stylish print. Made in the U.S.A. Light refreshments will be served. Free. Audacious Boutique, 4375 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Dublin. 614-799-8951. AudaciousBoutique.com. Season of the Witch/Pumpkin Carving – 6-8pm. What is witchcraft? What, or who, is a witch? What is Wicca? What is the difference between Wicca and Paganism? Can witches really fly on broomsticks? Do they worship the devil? What does The Bible really say about witchcraft? Bring a pumpkin, knife and some newspaper. As we carve our pumpkins, Rev. Melody Lynn Jenkins will talk

about myths and truths concerning witchcraft. This is an open forum where participants can feel free to ask questions in a safe and comfortable environment. Free, with donations accepted. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net. Elixirs, Syrups and Honeys – 6:30-8:30pm. A spoonful of medicine helps the medicine go down. Learn how to make sweet-tasting remedies and tonics to woo even the most resistant patient. This class is a hands-on workshop. We will produce an elderberry syrup and infused honey to take home. Stay healthy this cold and flu season with these remedies. Pre-registration required. $35. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Usui Reiki I With Terri Vrbancic, RMT – 9am5pm. (Series: 10/10, 10/11). Learn to relieve a headache or an aching muscle without medication. Hands-on experiences will demonstrate how to feel energy and see its immediate impact on others. Learn specific techniques that will create a positive affirmation to help clarify and realize goals and develop intuitive abilities. The ethics and delivery of a successful session will be addressed in detail. Vegetarian lunches served both days. Pre-registration required. $250. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net. Soul Purpose Meditation and Spiritual Retreat in Hocking Hills – (Series: 10/10, 10/11). Join Sheri Mollica-Rathburn, Certified Meditation Instructor, and Om2Ohm Peace Keepers for a transformational weekend. Guests will enjoy the beautiful fall colors in the majestic private property in the Hocking Hills area. We will learn about several types of meditation, spirit guides, plus receive intuitive messages and guidance from our mediums. It is time to get back to nature and find soul purpose, through meditation and spirit. Pre-registration required. $225. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com. Herbal Holiday Candle DIY – 1-2pm. Combine a love for the beauty of dried herbs with the ambience that scented candles create. Together, we can transform simple jars, ribbons and dried herbs into one-of-a-kind, handmade candles. Lavender fans will find it easy to incorporate the flowers into a candle. Take home a lightly-scented candle at the end of this DIY session. Led by Jennifer Schneller. Pre-registration required. $40. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Workshop Series, Part 1: Introduction to Crystals and Stones – Identifying and Working With Ancient Energy Forms – 1-3pm. Learn about the origin of crystals and their metaphysical healing properties, plus how to clear the energy of crystals. Includes free crystal and sample of

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Advanced Reiki Techniques (ART) – 10am-5pm. A workshop for practitioners who have previously taken Levels I and II. In this level, the student explore the use of crystals, creating a crystal grid and aura clearing to remove negative energy from others. Learn the master symbol and how to use it when administering Reiki sessions. Taught by Candy Rose-Lucas, LMT and Reiki Master Teacher. $140. 614-353-8545. InspiredReiki.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Essential Oils 101 – 6:30-8pm. A hands-on workshop exploring essential oils, including how to tell if they are high-quality, reviewing which ones to use, and surveying which maladies or conditions the oils are used to help address. Includes sampling. Free. 7015 Hatherly Pl, Columbus. 614582-7680. Healing-Essential-Oils.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Webinar: Natural Ways to Decrease Depression and Anxiety – 1-3pm. Licensed clinical mental health therapist Tabby Sapene will review clinically-researched modalities that focus on treating the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Discover daily strategies that can be used alone or in conjunction with other mental health or health care treatments. Free. OasisOfTheHeart. com. Click on “Treatments and Services”, then “Workshops, Classes and Webinars”. DIY Body Care – 6:30-8:30pm. We all need products to brush our teeth, wash our hair and keep us smelling pleasant. Yet, most of these products are laden with toxic ingredients, several of which are banned in other countries. One solution is to learn about what we actually need, and then how to make it. This is a hands-on workshop. We will make a tooth powder and deodorant to take home. Pre-registration required. $35. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Weekend Workshop: Become a Medical Intuitive – (Series: 10/16-10/18). Join noted author and instructor Tina Zion for a hands-on medical intuition workshop, spanning the entire scope of this complimentary health care skill. Learn to develop inner sight for the deeper cause of illness. Understand the electromagnetic energy of thought and emotion, assess what vibrational colors are telling you, perform distance assessments and more. For lay people, medical practitioners, energy healers or anyone who wants to develop their intuitive abilities. Pre-registration required. $249. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net. Class and a Glass – 5-7pm. Join Anne Harding and Tammy Gretz for an all-levels yoga class, followed by an early evening complimentary wine tasting. We will guide participants through a union of the mind and body with “spirits”, culminating with a toast to the union of grapes and gratitude. $26.25 members, $35 non-members. GoYoga, 10227 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell. 844-469-6428. GoYogaUSA.com.

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Introduction to Home Herbalism Course – 1-4pm. Take part in an introductory journey into the art and science of herbal medicine. This intensive class will provide a broad understanding on the use of medicinal plants to support health and wellness. Discover the potent history of botanical medicine that began in Ohio during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the botanical movement that transformed the course of medicine across the country. Recommended for plant lovers of all levels. Led by Erika Galentin, The Medicine Gardener. Pre-registration required. $65. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Intro to Arm Balance – 1-3pm. This fun and challenging workshop will teach the essential actions and movements for a variety of arm balances. Learn to approach these exhilarating poses with greater mindfulness and ease. A regular vinyasa practice is recommended as a pre-requisite to this class. $26.25 members, $35 non-members. GoYoga, 2132 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington. 844-469-6428. GoYogaUSA.com. Workshop: Busting Loose From the Money Game – 1-4pm. Join Rev. Patrick Harbula, author of Magic of the Soul, as he discusses ways to step into a life filled with deeper freedom, trust, and joy, including how to apply practical formulas to effortlessly and playfully increase abundance. Learn an enlightened perspective about how we attract what we do not want, not because of incorrect thinking but instead for a higher purpose. Free (suggested $45 donation). NW Masonic Temple, 2436 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Columbus. 614-216-0340. ColumbusCSL.org.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Introduction to Mental Alchemy: Part 1 – 1-3pm. Learn about the process of transmuting, transforming and changing various mental states and conditions into more desirable ones, for a more balanced and abundant self. $80. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Ste 102E, Dublin. 614-273-5698. OasisOfTheHeart.com. Luscious Lip Balms and Luxurious Lotions – 6:30-7:30pm. (Series: 10/20, 10/27). In this twoweek course, learn how to make lip balms, bath bombs and body lotion with natural ingredients that can be easily sourced at the local grocery store. Each week covers one body care item, and highlights the importance of each ingredient. Participants receive supplies for class use, plus instructions on how to create body care products to enjoy at home. Take home samples sizes of what we make in class, along with references for additional all-natural skincare recipes. Cost includes the full series, and classes are not available for individual purchase. Space is limited. Led by Erica Powell and Brooke Sackenheim. Pre-registration required. $50. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Om2Woman Networking Lunch – Noon1:30pm. An entirely new event, based on Zen principles. Join Om2Ohm owner Sheri MollicaRathburn and Dames Bond founder Mary B. Relotto for this monthly luncheon on empowerment. Lunch provided. $5. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 Workshop Series, Part 2: Crystals and The Chakra System – Noon-3pm. Learn about the basic Chakra System and how to identify crystals that can assist in clearing, healing and balancing the body’s chakras. Includes a healing guided chakra meditation and chakra crystals. $60. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Ste 102E, Dublin. 614-273-5698. OasisOfTheHeart.com. Thriving in the Cold and Flu Season – 6:308:30pm. With kids back to school, the weather getting colder, and more people staying indoors, we are passing germs around like nobody’s business. Learn how to boost the immune system, fight viruses and bacteria, and stay well during the cold months. Participants will sip some healthy, antimicrobial vegan soup and then learn the recipe. We will cover herbs that are allies against fighting colds and flu, plus take home a tea that we brew in class. Pre-registration required. $30. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

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Holiday and Gluten-Free Sampling – 10:30am1:30pm. Taste and pre-order holiday turkey. Sample gluten-free dressing, condiments and snacks. Local vendors will display their products. Includes prizes and giveaways. Discover ideas for healthy meals with flavorful appeal. Free. Raisin Rack Natural Food Market, 2545 Schrock Rd, Westerville. 614-882-5698. RaisinRack.com. Cooking With Herbs and Mushrooms – 1-2pm. It is mushroom season! Too often, mushrooms are relegated to a garnish. They can actually be the centerpiece of a meal, as well as a complement to either vegetarian or meat dishes. Become acquainted with a number of mushroom varieties available, plus learn about differences in taste and seasonality. Explore various methods of preparation and well known, even not-so-well-known, herbal seasoning partners. Recipes provided. Led by Janell Baran from the Blue Owl Garden Emporium. Pre-registration required. $35. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Workshop Series, Part 2: Crystals and The Chakra System – 1-4pm. Learn about the basic Chakra System and how to identify crystals that can assist in clearing, healing and balancing the body’s chakras. Includes a healing guided chakra meditation and chakra crystals. $60. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Ste 102E, Dublin. 614273-5698. OasisOfTheHeart.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 Essential Oils for Psychic Development With Anastasia Shevchenko – 6-8pm. We are all born with gifts of psychic insight. Some people discover it earlier and more effortlessly, while some people work long and hard to see, feel and know things beyond our ordinary reality. This class is for those who want to discover and enhance psychic abilities. Free. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Witches and Wizards of the Green (18+) – 1-3pm. Join us for this All Hallows Eve class, designed to encourage the nature mystic in all of us. Learn about the magical virtues of our green allies. Discover how herbs relate to the elements of earth, air, water and fire, plus how they can be used in body, mind and spirit medicine. We will talk about plants and their traditional association with the planets, as well as make amulets and potions for warding off negativity, inviting positivity and creating sacred space. Costumes and curiosity are welcome! Light, themed refreshments will be provided. Led by Erika Galentin, The Medicine Gardener. Pre-registration required. $45. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.

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Fundamentals of Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. An introduction to all things yoga, from class etiquette to breathing and relaxation techniques. Mats are available to borrow. $15. Room to Breathe Yoga, 6260 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville. 614-378-4778. TheOutdoorYogi@Gmail.com. AmylyBrook.com.

Morning Meditation – 8:30-9am. An empowering and relaxing way to set the tone for the day or week. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com.

Kundalini with Alex Everett – 11:45am-1pm. An uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices. This yoga style incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation, and the chanting of mantras. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Advanced Yingjie Tai Chi – 3-4pm. This Tai Chi style blends various martial arts into a philosophy designed to develop strength, relaxation, and selfdefense. 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. Sekoia with Karine Wascher – 6:30-7:45pm. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

Urban Zen with Lori Moffet –12:30-1:30pm. This class is appropriate for everyone, whether recovering from an illness or injury or simply in need of tender loving care. The modalities of Urban Zen include gentle movements, restorative yoga poses, body scans, breath practices, aromatherapy and Reiki. Each session guides students through a different symptom. Experience a respite from a busy day. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. 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. Fascial Flow – 7-8pm. Incorporate foam rollers, trigger point props, stability equipment, developmental patterning, and yoga to uniquely access and work through tension, pain, and stress. Instructor: Melinda Cooksey, PhD. $20. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. AllLifeCenter.org.

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. Hot Flow Level 1/2 with Anne Weidinger – 7:308:15pm. Grow Yoga, 1780 W 5th Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. iRest Yoga Nidra with Michele Vinbury – 7:308:15pm. iRest® Yoga Nidra is an evidence-based, ancient transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry. Release negative emotions and thought patterns, and calm the nervous system. Develop an inner sanctuary of well-being and equanimity that underlies all life circumstances. Learn how to live contentedly and free of conflict, anxiety, fear, and suffering by opening mind and body to their inherent health and wholeness. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-2914444. YogaOnHigh.com. Big Asana with Michelle Winship – 7:30-9pm. A safe space for people with larger bodies who may not have felt welcomed and honored in other movement classes. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

wednesday Morning Meditation – 8:30-9am. An empowering and relaxing way to set the tone for the day or week. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com.

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Hatha Level 1/2 with Jodi Patton – 9:30-11pm. This is an appropriate class for students who have completedYoga on High’s Hatha New Beginner Class or have equivalent introductory yoga experience. This mixed-level class allows students continue the study and practice of Hatha yoga fundamentals; students are also invited to explore more advanced poses with the comfort of modifications. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444.YogaOnHigh.com Kundalini Yoga – 5:45-7:45pm. An all-encompassing yoga that uses pranayam (breathing techniques), yoga posture, movements, mantra, deep relaxation, and meditation. Flexibility is not required, however, and open mind is important. $15/drop-in, $12/two or more classes. Center for Wholeness, 4041 N High St, 614-596-6385. YogaMallett@Yahoo.com. CFWohio.org. Weight Loss Workshop – 6-7pm. Informative Workshop with Dr. Ardie Singh, introducing NutriMost All-Natural Ultimate Weight Loss System. Learn more about correcting hormone levels, clearing toxins, losing fat and restoring balance to the body. Free. Worthington Health Solutions, 55 Caren Ave, Ste 360, Worthington. 614-436-9355. 614FatLoss.com. Tai Chi – 6-7:15pm. A moving meditation done standing that centers and grounds the practitioner. Build strength and balance in the physical body while enhancing internal vital energy. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com. Beginning Yingjie Tai Chi – 6:30-8pm. This Tai Chi style blends various martial arts into a philosophy designed to develop strength, relaxation, and selfdefense. Positive energy for stress relief. $35/session, $85/monthly. The Grey Budha, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614-975-7683. GreyBudha.Weebly.com.

thursday Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Participants build strength, plus increase flexibility and balance. Poses move gracefully from one to the next, using the inhalation and exhalation of the breath as a guide for each movement. Taught by Lisa Chorey. $15/drop-in. Elite Physiques, 350 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center. 740-548-3637. ElitePhysiquesInc.com. Sekoia with Michele Vinbury – 9:45-11am. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-2914444. YogaOnHigh.com. $5 Karma Yoga – 12-1pm. Grow Yoga, 1780 W 5th Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Mid-Day Hatha Yoga – 12:15-1pm. Prep the body to handle the rest of the day centered, grounded, but stimulated and strong. Open to all levels. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com. Anxiety and Depression Group – 4-5:30pm. Small group to provide support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, PTSD, or bipolar disorder. Individual must be screened through a brief phone interview before attending group. $30-$40/session. Dr. Schulz, 4230 Tuller Rd, Suite 201, Dublin. 614-766-0379. GSchulz@Columbus.rr.com. EMAPDrSchulz.com. 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. Columbus Threshold Choir – 7-8:30pm. For those who can carry a tune, and enjoy conveying kindness through singing. This all-women choir is dedicated to singing at the bedsides of those struggling between living and dying. 35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus. Free. 614-580-2551. ThresholdChoir.org/Columbus. Kundalini Yoga as Taught by Yogi Bhajan – 7-8:30pm. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. $15. 812-219-2339. JNielsenFarrell@gmail. com. AllLifeCenter.org.

W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com. Hatha Beginner Drop-In with Mary Ellen Bibyk – 10:30-11:45am. Class assumes no prior yoga experience and covers basic breath work and yoga postures. Simple stretches and deep relaxation are included each week. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Ashtanga Beginner Drop-in with Stella Cornett – 12-1:30pm. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

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Our practice is based on the most essential belief in Traditional Chinese Medicine: balance. Whether you are experiencing a chronic or acute problem, restoring balance is the key to your well-being. Regardless of what might be ailing you (infertility, high stress, etc.), acupuncture is a natural and effective medical option that not only treats an illness, but assists in preventing it. We help you regain balance and restore harmony in the body, so it can function optimally.

We are an old-fashioned apothecary that makes tonics and body care for the community. Our shop is run by an herbalist 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 37.

Melanie Campbell, L.Ac 830 E Johnstown Rd, Ste C, Gahanna 614-584-7989 MKC@FineBalanceAcupuncture.com FineBalanceAcupuncture.com

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

ALLERGY TESTING COLUMBUS LASER ALLERGY Ginny Johnsen Rockenbaugh, RD, LD, CLT, CHHP 6797 N High St, Ste 221, Worthington 614-389-4048 GJRDWellness@aol.com BalancedWellnessAndNutrition.net

BIOFEEDBACK BRAINCORE THERAPY

Deb Wellmes, MA, CCC/SLP, ND Beecher Wellness Center 428 Beecher Rd, Ste B, Gahanna 614-855-5533 BrainCoreOhio@gmail.com BrainCoreOhio.com

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BrainCore Therapy™ provides a unique, drugfree approach to treating Brainwave Dysregulation, a condition brought about by tension on the nervous system from a variety of factors. Brainwave Dysregulation may be associated with several neurological conditions such as ADD/ADHD, insomnia, panic attacks, autism, anxiety, memory loss, TBI, migraines and PTSD.

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CHIROPRACTIC BEECHER CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Joseph Iuvara Dr. Benjamin Long Dr. Paul Valenti 428 Beecher Rd, Ste B, Gahanna 614-855-5533 BeecherChiro.com 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.

WESTERVILLE CHIROPRACTIC AND NUTRITION

Dr. Doug Endel 528 S Otterbein Ave, Westerville 614-898-9195 WestervilleChiroAndNutrition.com

We work with people who want to be as healthy as possible, as naturally as possible. We use gentle and specific chiropractic care, specialized nutrition, massage, and many other means to get your health on the right track. Once you know what is really wrong and really right with your health, you can develop a solid game plan to make the changes you want to make. You will then have the satisfaction of knowing you made the right decisions to take action now. See ad, page 30.

WORTHINGTON OPTIMAL WELLNESS

Dr. Julia Keiser 6180 Linworth Rd, Worthington 614-848-5211 Keiser@WorthingtonOptimalWellness.com WorthingtonOptimalWellness.com Worthington Optimal We l l n e s s h a s b e e n helping people reach their optimal health for over 25 years through; Master Level Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Expert Massage, Natural Weight Loss. Nutritional Cleansing, Allergy Cessation and other holistic treatments. Visit central Ohio’s most experienced and comprehensive wellness center at Worthington OptimalWellness.com. See ad, page 32.

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136 Northwoods Blvd, Ste A-2, Columbus 614-905-1223 AnnNaumoff.com I am a Professional Clinical Counselor, licensed by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board. I am also a Registered Art Therapist and Certified Trauma Therapist. The one thing that I have found to be true for many people, if not all, is the need for relationship, connection and purpose. I work from a cognitive-behavioral therapy perspective to find balance in your life, by exploring how your thoughts, behaviors, and parts of self affect your relationships and your emotions.

DAY CARE - ORGANIC THE BARRINGTON SCHOOL Jessica Hoffman, President 6046 Tara Hill Dr, Dublin 614-336-3000 TBS12@BarringtonSchool.com Shannon Brown, Director 10655 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell 614-336-0000 TBS14@BarringtonSchool.com BarringtonSchool.com

The Barrington is an all-inclusive child care facility. We are proud to The Barrington School offer organic meals where learning begins prepared from natural, fresh ingredients and free-range, non-processed meats. We have exceptional teacher-to-student ratios, and all our instructors are experienced and well-educated. Daily classes are offered in gymnastics, dance, music, yoga and cooking. See ad, page 34.

DENTISTRY DENTAL ALTERNATIVES

Dr. Richard DeLano, DDS, MS 150 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Ste 150, Worthington 614-888-0377 DentalAlternatives.net Dental Alternatives is the dental office of Richard M. DeLano III, DDS, MS. Dr. DeLano practices general dentistry with a holistic approach. He takes time with his patients to explain the choices they have concerning their oral health. Dental Alternatives is a mercury-safe and fluoride-free dental practice. Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 13.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH

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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.

THAT ENZYME LADY

Christina McLaughlin, Loomis Digestive Health Specialist, CNHP, EPT Practitioner Based in Centerburg 614-623-8010 ThatEnzymeLady@gmail.com In our world today, stress a leading cause of disease. Stress comes in three forms: mechanical, emotional and nutritional. Each form includes excesses and deficiencies. I am trained and certified to determine your source of stress, using a combination of objective diagnostic tools: palpation, 24-hour urinalysis, plus postural and lymphatic function exams. Urinalysis is particularly effective, as it pinpoints the biochemistry of the body and paints a clear picture of your individual health. Furthermore, I educate my clients on strategic lifestyle changes and use customized enzyme replacement therapy to relieve dietary stress, support specific organ systems, and restore normal function. Whether I am the most recent stop on your health journey, or your first curious inquiry, my passion is to restore balance in people so they can live a fulfilling life with renewed vitality. Call me for a free initial 25-minute consultation.

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. ~Henry Ford

DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS

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Who is controlling your health care? Empower your-self to treat many health conditions with Nature’s medicine: Essential Oils. Choose doTERRA – the brand that is certified pure and potent. doTERRA is used by many hospitals, including locally at The OSU’s James Cancer Hospital and Wexner Medical Center. Visit our website for more information on how to attend a free workshop or schedule a private wellness consultation. See ad, page 12.

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We enroll new students throughout the year for feng shui certification. Our program teaches a scientific and mindful approach, incorporating brain science and teaching only remedies that are backed up by science. We offer a proven business system training that guarantees profitmatter. centers for your holistic Your clothesnew don’t practice. We are a Certified Gold School with the Your age doesn’t International Feng Shuimatter. Guild. Private feng shui consultations are available for residential and Your ability doesn’t matter. businesses. Continuing education courses can be customized for your industry. If you are not inclined Your health: matters. we offer a personal to enroll in full certification, feng shui coaching course to apply to your own life. Worried you’ll look different See ad, page 17. in that new class?

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Lucy Bartimole, Managing Partner 1520 W to 1streally Ave, Grandview Heights Join us work 614-407-4668 body, mind and spirit. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com ShiftGrandview.com

We are a wellness studio that makes be inmindfulness your mothemen central focus in each of our Grandview c1520 l a s sW. e s1st , fAve rom g e n t l e Height 614-407-4668 yoga to the therapeutic shiftgrandview.com mindful cardio of our High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), from tai chi to Nia technique. Here, we tune into the messages our bodies send and let go of what we think we ‘should’ be able to do, instead building on what we can do. Each class is geared to individuals by offering clear modifications that work for each body, and ends with a short meditation to practice mindfulness. Let us help you find your own range of motion and discover what is good for your body. See ad, page 26.

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We custom design and hand produce all our unique commercial and home décor pieces from naturally fallen timber, applying water or milk-based glues and a proprietary organic wood finish. Our furniture is heirloom quality and guaranteed for life. We also sell a handpicked selection of Ohio-made organic mattresses, to help reduce harmful chemical exposure in your home. See ad, page 23.

Optimize your journey to wellness. Specializing in treatment plans for depression, mild cognitive impairment, adult ADHD, OCD, anxiety and other mood disorders. Integrative Psychiatry combines medical and holistic approaches to find and correct the underlying causes of disease, by first looking where problems tend to begin (in your gut, immune and endocrine systems) and then testing for your particular imbalances and deficiencies.

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INTEGRATIVE THERAPY

Vijayakumar Kannan, Owner Based in Hilliard 614-219-9706 ContactNik@NikworksLLC.com NikworksLLC.com

OASIS OF THE HEART

Nikworks was started to help revive the production of traditional, handcrafted arts in India while financially supporting organizations that operate at the grassroots level to educate, empower and raise the standard of living for underpriveleged communities throughout the world. We carry décor and accent pieces made from silk, cotton, silver, gold, brass and sandalwood. Please visit our online store for further product details.

At Oasis of the Heart, we are dedicated to addressing our clients’ needs based on a holistic approach, integrating all aspects of their experience. We see the events that one experiences in life as opportunities to grow – mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Create a more balanced life by becoming in tune with your “whole” self. We provide counseling, consultation, energy therapy, crystal therapy and guided meditation/imagery, plus offer a selection of energy-infused crystal jewelry and organic skin care products.

HYPNOTHERAPY INTEGRATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY

TD Hickerson, Hypnotherapist 77 E Wilson Bridge Rd #200, Worthington 614-304-1061 Info@Integrative-Hypnotherapy.com Integrative-Hypnotherapy.com What is the one “thing” that keeps you from being a better, happier, more relaxed version of yourself? That is what we work on. When people have tried everything else, they try hypnosis, and it works. Skip to the solution and see for yourself. Schedule your free phone consultation today at Integrative-Hypnotherapy. com/schedule. p.s. Is your “thing” on the list? Go to tinyurl.com/155ways and find out. See ad, page 31.

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JEWELRY AUDACIOUS BOUTIQUE

Mary Curran, Owner 4375 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Dublin 614-799-8951 AudaciousBoutique.com Audacious Boutique features American-made clothing and jewel-\ry items, including sustainably-made pieces from Alex and Ani, plus locally-made organic herbal salves. We also offer a wide variety of sunglasses, scarves, handbags and accessories. Let us help you build your wardrobe, from top to bottom. We carry products for all ages. Stop in to see our rotating seasonal offerings. See ad, page 21.

It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

MASSAGE THERAPY JENNY YOUNG LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST 1989 W Fifth Ave, Ste 1, Columbus 614-832-9515 JennyYoungLMT@gmail.com JennyYoungLMT.com

I am able to create a unique blend of treatment, tailored specifically to the needs of each individual, by using techniques combined from various modalities such as Swedish Therapeutic massage, C r a n i o S a c r a l T h e r a p y, SomatoEmotional Release, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Trigger Point, and Deep Tissue and NeuroMuscular Therapy. See ad, page 14.

KNOX COUNTY CAREER CENTER SCHOOL OF MASSAGE THERAPY

Diane Fisher, LMT, NMT, Program Coordinator 308 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon 740-393-2933 Massage_Therapy@KnoxCC.org AdultEdKCCC.org Whether you are interested in a career in massage therapy, or prefer to receive a massage from one of our qualified students, we are here for you. Founded in 1999, KCCC Massage offers small classes with individualized instruction and hands-on experience. Our 817hour program focuses on three areas: therapeutic massage, anatomy and physiology, and professional development. Call today for more information about our program or student clinic. See ad, page 30.

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

PET SERVICES

BEXLEY NATURAL MARKET

GREEN SCOOP

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 17.

Jendell Duffner, Owner Based in Columbus 614-699-0011 Info@GreenScoopPet.com GreenScoopPet.com We are a unique pet waste removal company that recycles dog, cat, rabbit, and chicken waste by converting it to either EPA-approved compost or natural gas and electricity. We can accommodate any size household, community or business. We also sell compost, mulch, topsoil, firewood bundles and compostable dog waste bags, and donate a percentage of the proceeds to local charitable and environmental organizations. See ad, page 26.

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 9.

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

Raisin Rack offers a complete variety of organic groceries, including gluten-free foods, vegan/vegetarian products, and dairy-free items. Bulk grains, herbs, nuts and seeds accompany organically-grown fruits and vegetables, as well as a complete selection of vitamins, minerals, herbals and other nutrients from leading national brands. See ad, page 40.

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

Drs. Trudy and Allison are board certified and accredited by the American 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.

PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING GEORGE O. SCHULZ, PH.D. 4230 Tuller Rd, Ste 201, Dublin 614-766-0379 EMAPDrSchulz.com

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

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

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

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TOTAL ENERGY HEALTH

REIKI HEALING TOUCH WELLNESS

Sara Awad, Certified Reiki Practitioner 1516 W First Ave, Grandview Heights 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware 614-535-8787 Sara@HealingTouchColumbus.com HealingTouchColumbus.com Optimize your journey to wellness with holistic care for the mind, body and spirit. Tr a d i t i o n a l R e i k i provides a safe, effective approach to stress reduction, pain relief, weight loss, and recovery from illness, injury or addiction. We also offer aromatherapy, essential oils and the Raindrop Technique® from Young Living.

THE REIKI CENTER

Linda Haley, RMT, Director 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus 614-486-8323 TheReikiCenter.net

BIOHEALTH WELLNESS CENTER

Total Energy Health is a holistic healing practice that focuses on stress reduction, pain relief, and recovery from illness and injury at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. Each service is customized for the client’s maximum benefit. Benefits include increased energy, pain relief, reduced stress and a better night’s sleep. Sue Marting is a certified Reiki Master Teacher and practices Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Tapping, Access Bars, Reflexology and Raindrop Technique. See ad, page 25.

At BioHealth Wellness Center, we restore hope through treating the underlying causes of your health challenges by providing customized, natural, drug-free care. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Siegel uses a unique approach of targeted toxicology, hormonal and nutritional imbalance corrections, and brain dysfunction therapies. Our services include Field Control Therapy, Neurofeedback, Interactive Metronome, Quantum Reflex Integration and Hako-Med Horizontal Therapy. We are truly a place Where Wellness Begins. See ad, page 29.

SALON/SPA 8487 Sancus Blvd, Columbus 614-985-3205 TheNaturalNailSpa.com

Incorporating the most natural products and processes for manicure, pedicure and waxing, while maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and sterilization available.

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The Reiki Center is a comprehensive natural wellness center which understands the relationship between your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs. Practitioners work closely with you to bring each aspect of your life into greater harmony. See ad, page 14.

WELLNESS CENTER

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Four locations: New Albany, Powell, Upper Arlington, Worthington 844-469-6428 GoYogaUSA.com At GoYoga, we are regular working people with busy schedules and tight budgets, on a mission to inspire the Central Ohio community through providing convenient and affordable yoga classes, taught by compassionate and knowledgeable instructors. With over 150 programs each week, ranging from Beginners Series, workshops, and 100, 200 and 500-hour teacher training courses, we are here to provide you with a life-changing opportunity to live stronger, healthier and more mindfully. REAL YOGA FOR REAL PEOPLE! See ad, page 39.

RENEW WELLNESS

Jamie Eversole, RYT-200, LISW 287 W Johnstown Rd, Gahanna 614-305-5102 JamieEversole@Renew-Wellness-Center.com Renew-Wellness-Center.com As with all services provided at Renew Wellness (RW), RW Yoga is committed to helping students discover and become their best selves. Classes, from gentle yoga to power flow, are designed such that participant can connect with a deeper level of being,and achieve a state of peace and contentment within. Teachers double as mental health professionals, so classes are therapeutic in nature and also trauma sensitive. In addition to strengthening the physical body, sessions provide students with practices that help to decrease stress, increase energy, develop mindfulness, and create more balance overall. RW Yoga offers a full weekly drop-in schedule, as well as workshops and series classes. Come try your first class for free! See ad, page 15.

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