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products for those adhering to specific diets. They also stock eco-friendly household, health and beauty items. The pair carefully select each product in the store. “Everything here I already use at my house and now I just bring it to the market,” Maa says. “Me and Lee both, if we find new products, we try it.” Maa knows just what she’s looking for with each new item. “Our thing is simple, original and natural so we try to look for things that match

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these three categories,” she says. One entire section is dedicated to gluten-free crackers and cookies. Another section features pastas made from non-traditional ingredients. Adhering to their vegan guidelines, there is no meat in the store. Many meat alternatives are available, however. Nature’s Path also stocks a number of raw and unsweetened foods, including sugar and honey alternatives, especially useful to those with diabetes. For those with a sweet tooth, however, the market offers vegan dairy-free ice cream and frozen pies. The store offers many other categories of traditional grocery fare, including soups, sauces, beans, breads, frozen entrees and pizza, and a number of specialty beverages. Maa likes to emphasize the healthiness of their various snacks and nutritional bars over junk-food options. Nature’s Path carries a number of locally produced goods, including coffee from Stauf’s, snacks and treats from r.a.w. and products from Shagbark Seed & Mill. Local artisans also contribute honey, maple syrup and loose-leaf herbal tea. Healthy eating and a natural lifestyle is not just for adults. “We have many, many products for children, for baby too,” Maa says. Nature’s Path carries everything from kid-friendly snacks to natural baby care products. By shopping at Nature’s Path, customers can eat healthy and still incor-

porate eco-friendly, vegan and organic products into their everyday lives. “We also carry eco-friendly household products,” Maa says. The market stocks the e-cloth line offering natural, chemical-free cleaning with no detergents. From home to body, Nature’s Path sells organic shampoo, lotion, bar soap and vegan makeup and moisturizer, along with a number of natural toothpastes, all of which Maa has tried. Sometimes difficult to find, the store carries lines of organic and vegan vitamins as well. Even down to things like decomposable and re-sealable baggies, sandwich bags made from recycled paper, eco-friendly coffee filters and natural feminine hygiene products, Nature’s Path is always promoting a natural lifestyle. Both Maa and Ng encompass the lifestyle that the store represents. Maa is a vegan while Ng is a vegetarian. “We saw a benefit from all the vegetarian food and vegan food and then we [went] further and eat organic food,” Maa says, wanting to share that beneficial experience with everybody. Being out in the community and bringing their vegan and vegetarian dishes to outings like the Asian Festival also helped develop the idea for the store. “A lot of people tell us, ‘Oh I’m so glad that you’re here otherwise when I come to this festival I probably could not find things to eat!’” Maa says. She knew this community of people needed a place tailored to their dietary lifestyles. Maa’s spirituality also guides the inspiration behind the store. She believes in being pure, clean in attitude and thought, and conscientious of what one puts in their body, as everyone will one day return to nature. Maa brings the ideology of Nature’s Path to many events in their Gahanna community. She has received positive feedback from patrons after spreading the word about the store. “We get very good feedback,” Maa says. “If the person is vegetarian, vegan, organic - they are very happy that we are here.” Location: 1360 Cherry Bottom Rd. For more information, call 614-476-6159

or visit NaturesPathMarket.com. See ad, page 14. 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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Taking Care While Giving Care

Helpers Must Nurture Themselves, Too by Deborah Shouse

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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.” The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities. Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving— and receiving. 16

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Reframe Care

When Lori La Bey’s mom was diagnosed with dementia, the daughter initially felt she was the only family member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes. Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions

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reminded her that she was doing this work out of love. Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife. com), sought to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible. When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

Redefine Assistance

“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.” When are we helping and when are we doing too much? “Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself? The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Ask for Help

“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out. August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.” Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable. August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?” Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.” August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

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advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced. For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one. Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and wellbeing including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with highquality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

Stand for Exercise

Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day

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for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments. According to a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome and increased risks of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The solution is to move more and sit less—walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun,

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setting goals and minimizing sitting. “Schedule exercise and respite breaks and make them as inviolate as a doctor’s visit,” advises Schall.

Commune with Spirit

August suggests establishing a twofold consciousness-raising ritual to welcome and appreciate life. Begin each day by showing gratitude for being alive and end it focused on forgiveness and gratitude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August. La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep. She also writes out her intention for the day, envisioning positive outcomes. She might affirm: “I am going to have a gracefilled day. Things will go smoothly.” Denholm centers herself by petting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breathing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church.

Notice Blessings

La Bey discovered that her journey as a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned compassion and unconditional love on multiple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.” August notes, “Even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poignant and rich connection with my parents.” For Denholm, treasured gifts included strengthening her communication with her husband and working as a team. “Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite will deeply enrich your caregiving experience,” concludes Schall. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

Moving Through Loss by Jenny Patton

fter my mom passed away from cancer, I delved into a box set of yoga DVDs my husband purchased for me two months prior. My Crohn’s disease had flared up and I’d dropped to ninety pounds, unable to digest food normally. I made mistakes at my job, snapped at my children and avoided my friends. All I wanted to do was curl up in a ball and stay in bed. Each winter morning, with the companionship of those yoga DVDs, I lit a candle, opened a daily meditation book, wrote in my journal, spread out my yoga mat and moved along with the instructors on seaside perches at a Jamaican resort. They taught me to breathe and urged me not to overdo it. “If you’re wobbling today, that’s okay,” one assured me with a smile. “Just do the best you can.” Though I didn’t know it then, journal writing (also known as scriptotherapy) has been proven to benefit the immune system. Scientific re-

search confirms that writing to make sense of chaos and challenging times is an effective way to combat stress. Columbus-based mental health therapist and social worker supervisor Anna Schott says, “Journaling and writing feelings down on paper allow you to process them and look at them more objectively.” It’s a practice she encourages through her work at the center she co-founded, Renew Wellness. In fact, scriptotherapy has been used in treatment for eating disorders, depression, addiction and prison rehabilitation as well. Aside from the array of physical benefits, including increased flexibility, muscle strength and tone, improved respiration and vitality, weight reduction, cardio and circulatory health, and improved athletic performance, yoga also helps people manage stress, which is known to have a devastating effect on the body and mind, according to the American sh We ip !

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Osteopathic Association. This blend of journal writing and yoga helped me release the hurt and anger stored in my mind and body. During this dark time in my life, it boosted my spirit and energy and enabled me to move forward. It didn’t always go smoothly, however. I couldn’t hold “chair pose” as long as my instructors could, as my legs and back weren’t yet strong enough. Whenever I tried “crow,” a squat position in which knees balance on elbows, I fell. As much as I wanted to do what my new flexible friends in Jamaica could do, I learned to modify their poses. One encouraged me to find a balance between abhyasa (willful determination) and vairagya (non-concern for results). “Work hard but don’t put pressure on yourself to be perfect,” he said. I realized this was something I wanted to bring to other areas of my life as well. Soon I quit my job, renewed my friendships, enrolled in graduate school and embarked on a new career. Years later, my morning yoga and journal-writing practice still fuels my days. It’s something I now share as a co-leader of yoga-life writing classes in Columbus, where people who are grieving their own losses come and hear me say, “If you’re wobbling today, that’s okay. Just do the best you can.” For more information on scriptotherapy, search for Suzette Henke’s Shattered Subjects: Trauma and Testimony in Women’s Life-Writing at WorldCat.org. Jenny Patton teaches writing at The Ohio State University and lives in Dublin with her husband and two sons. Connect at Patton.220@osu.edu.

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Sparking Creativity in Elders with Dementia Re-Engaging Through Art, Music and Dance by Deborah Shouse

s there a way to upend the limits of Alzheimer’s disease? Expressive therapies focus on what people can do and their successes. Cultural programs offer creative opportunities for those with dementia and their care partners.

Artful Imagination Prompts Participation

“Looking at art and making observations gives people living with dementia a chance to exercise their imagination and creativity,” says Susan Shifrin, Ph.D., director of ARTZ Philadelphia, part of the Artists for Alzheimer’s program founded by John Zeisel, Ph.D., and Sean Caulfield. “There are no right or wrong answers. People are enlivened, realizing they still have ideas to contribute.” Prior to a museum visit, an ARTZ facilitator brings photos of familiar works of art that evoke memories, emotions and conversation to a care facility. The facilitator then tailors a museum visit so that the most engaging works of art are viewed. A similarly beneficial at-home ARTZ experience relates to the individual’s 20

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background or interests, looking for images that tell a story about families or feature animals the loved one likes. “Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”

Musical Connections Trigger Happiness

Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.” Cohen notes, “Residents who were formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music. They are empowered to choose the songs they want to hear. They become engaged as the music triggers memories. I’ve also seen the experience make people more social.” He recommends using headphones to minimize

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“Dance therapy enhances connections in the brain and uses movement to integrate body, mind and spirit,” says Erica Hornthal, owner of Chicago’s North Shore Dance Therapy, a psychotherapy practice that helps individuals cope with the challenges of dementia. Hornthal often notices a real change after people experience movement therapy. Often, when she enters a memory care facility she sees people withdrawn or sleeping. After she guides them in specific movements designed to connect mind and body, participants are usually awake, more alert and making eye contact. “We might reach our arms up, then down, to connect with ourselves. We might give ourselves a hug and then stretch toward our neighbor,” explains Hornthal, a board-certified dance movement therapist. “All the movements have a psychosocial goal.” She suggests that care partners play familiar music and encourage their loved one to move as they wish to. The care partner might move her head or wiggle her fingers to the music, inviting the other to do the same. “Focus on what your loved one can do and celebrate their abilities,” Hornthal advises.

Brushing Watercolor Memories

“Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the ability to create art can continue,” says Karen Clond, a licensed master social worker and dementia care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter, in Prairie Village, Kansas. “The organization’s Memories in the Making art program works because the amygdala, the part of the brain involved with emotions and memory that processes feelings like fear, also processes beauty, appreciation and attachment.” Sally Jenny developed the program in 1988, which now boasts more than 4,000 participant artists a week. Facilitators create a safe and encouraging atmosphere to explore

painting with watercolors, which can unlock memories, stimulate thoughts and promote social interaction. The process also produces tangible pieces they’ve created and can revisit. “The artists have complete control over their work,” Clond comments. “It’s a failure-free activity.” For at-home painting activities, she suggests inviting guidelines: Provide good-quality supplies; have no expectations; find something good in every effort; ask them to title their piece and affix their artist’s signature; call them an artist and provide artistic respect.

Telling Personal Stories Improves Well-Being

“Creative storytelling for dementia patients replaces the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine,” remarks Joan Williamson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a coordinator and master trainer with TimeSlips. She’s seen it improve communication, self-esteem and social interaction for people with memory loss. Whether exploring art, music, movement or storytelling, expressive therapies can enrich the lives and connections of people with dementia and their care partners. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia. Visit DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

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here are a growing number of Americans caring for older people and disabled adults in their families and their communities. The estimated number of caregivers is currently at 44 million people filling this unpaid labor force. These people have little to no training for the roles they have accepted, making them ill prepared to provide care. A large number of caregivers are suffering from poor health and have made the decision not to put their loved one in a long-term facility. These caregivers believe they will have assistance from siblings or other family members to share in the responsibility for this monumental task. In addition, they do not believe they are affected by these additional responsibilities, including consistent exposure to the suffering of another person. Many of these caregivers are at risk emotionally, mentally and physically because of health problems arising from multifaceted care giving situations and the strains of caring for frail or disabled relatives. But the fact is, medical advances, shorter hospital stays, improper planning for discharge of the individual, and the expansion of home care technology has increased the cost and the responsibility of giving care. The family is often made to shoulder the full financial burden due to lack of adequate health insurance coverage. An article featured in the 2010 Winter Issue of Pennsylvania Caregiver Magazine outlines the effects of stress on in-home caregivers. I share it with you here to empha-

size the points I am making, i.e. the importance of caring for yourself. “Formal training is typically not an option for family members who often take care of relatives with dementia or any other type of illness. Stress is exhaustive for these family caregivers, which leads to a higher occurrence of breakdowns and depression. Dementia is just an example of the types of care giving on the list of health imbalances and disease enveloping people who have taken on the responsibility of caring for a loved one.” “Steven Zarit, professor and head of Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State University, and his colleagues from Benjamin Rose Institute studied the 15 most common stressors for caregivers, including: financial strain, patient behaviors, frequency of help from family and friends, and care giving time demands. Approximately four million people in the U.S. care for a family member with dementia. Typically, care continues for five to seven years, but some take on this role for 15 to 20 years. “The most common way to help caregivers is to teach them specific coping skills for stressors, but many existing interventions target only one set of stressors. “‘The majority of caregivers are living at home, with little or no help,’ says Zarit. ‘The family has to pay the physical, emotional and financial cost of the caring, which can be staggering. When the caregiver gets overwhelmed, it raises the probability of a breakdown in the care situation.’ In a few cases, there are even reports of neglect or abuse. “‘Most interventions operate as a preventive measure – they reach people before the stress becomes overwhelming. Because stress profiles vary so widely, we just don’t know how much of a given stressor will hit a threshold and when we should make an intervention,’ says Zarit.” As you experience these stressful times, it is your responsibility to set boundaries and take actions necessary to rejuvenate yourself for health and well-being. Respite, a way of getting away from it all, is a necessary action for caregivers. Respite means rest, relaxation and simple down time. A few options to consider for respite and relieving stress for those who are in-home caregivers of family members are:

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ey elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly bathroom. Now let’s take a look at the softer side of green. Start by considering the use of honeycomb window shades and double-glazed windows to keep this most intimate room comfortable yearround and reduce utility bills. Periodically letting in fresh air helps keep the room dry and reduces growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. While the kitchen harbors the most germs in the house, the bathroom is a close second. Instead of harsh chemical cleansers, try white vinegar, a safe and economical alternative. Its acidity is effective in killing most germs. Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum. To achieve a shiny tub, she advises mixing one-quarter cup of baking soda, one tablespoon of natural dishwashing soap and enough water to make a paste. The baking soda also freshens the drain when the tub is rinsed. Toilet bowl ring stains can be scrubbed away with a pumice stone.

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“Cleaning faucet aerators and exhaust vents on a regular basis extends equipment life, maintains efficiency and prevents minor plumbing problems,” advises Keita Turner, a New York City area interior designer. Turner has also installed dual-flush toilets that necessitate less water and upkeep. Bathroom odors are another concern. A few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball placed inside the toilet paper roll freshens the air every time the roll turns—without the plastic waste byproduct from store-bought brands. Baking soda removes odors in the bath like it does in the fridge. Upgrade from a simple bowlful by designing a mini-Zen meditation spot using a flat, open wooden box and a doll housesized rake. Adding a smooth rock or two for texture heightens visual appeal. Green plants can chip in by absorbing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam. Flowering plants add an inviting touch. Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery. Even quick, water-saving showers eventually result in towels and washcloths destined for the laundry. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute suggests that towels can be used up to four times before washing if they are

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hung to dry between showers, reducing both water and energy usage. To avoid spreading germs, personalize towels and washcloths for each child by color or marking with an initial or colored dot. Organic cotton towels are eco-friendly, comfy and widely available, as are organic cotton bath mats. For the crafty, make a mat from recycled towels or upgrade to a foot-massaging mat made from recycled wine corks. On special occasions when a soothing bath is called for, add a whimsical touch with Mr. Green, the world’s first rubber duck made in the U.S. from environmentally friendly, recycled and recyclable material. “Recycled materials call for different sculpting and molds, so designing Mr. Green was the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” says Craig Wolfe, president of CelebriDucks, in San Rafael, California. It’s a fun way to remind kids about going green while they spend a few extra minutes getting clean. To indulge in post-shower personal pampering, consider

Recommended House Plants Plants on the counter or windowsill add green to the room and serve as air purifiers. Aloe—provides gel inside the leaves to soothe burns and shaving nicks Boston fern—can be challenging to grow, but absorbs humidity and moisture English ivy—can reduce airborne fecal matter particles Eucalyptus—adds its own fresh aroma Heart leaf philodendron—cleans the air; poisonous if eaten by kids or pets Peace lily—cleans the air; poisonous to pets, especially cats Snake plant—needs little light or water; cleans the air of chemicals used in personal products Primary Source: ThisOldHouse.com

health-enhancing coconut oil for head-to-toe moisturizing. As a hair treatment, coconut oil blocks protein loss and reduces frizz. Make a home exfoliating sugar scrub by combining one-half cup of virgin coconut oil, one cup of organic sugar and 20 drops of lime or another essential oil to gently scrub away dry winter skin. Dry skin and ragged cuticles also benefit from whipped coconut oil. Its antifungal properties help keep toenails healthy and sandal-ready. Goat’s milk soap can reduce symptoms of dry skin, eczema and psoriasis. Its alpha-hydroxy acids remove dead skin cells. Add honey as a natural anti-bacterial boost. Mixing in colloidal oatmeal produces a gentle exfoliator. Let the next upgrade of the bathroom be of a more personal nature aligned with our core values of being good to our family and our home planet.

Green Bathroom Trivia n Never clean with sponges—they merely move the germs around; use a washable cloth wipe instead. n Turkish cotton towels dry faster than the Egyptian variety. n Always put the upper toilet lid down. Testing by scientists at Leeds University found airborne germs 10 inches above and around the commode. n Low-flow toilets use as little as 1.6 gallons per flush compared to older styles that use five to seven gallons. The average person flushes five times a day. n A bath averages 35 to 50 gallons of water versus a 10-minute shower with a low-flow showerhead maxing out at about 25 gallons. Better yet, take quicker showers and turn off the water while lathering and shaving. n Conventional showerheads run at 5 gpm (gallons per minute) compared with low-flow at 2.5 gpm. Conventional faucets can flow at 3 gpm versus low-flow faucets at half that rate. For a calculation of personal water usage, visit Tinyurl.com/PersonalWaterUse. Primary Source: GraceLinks.org

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again. After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge. Play is an excellent way to discover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.

Notice Feelings and Sensations

Mindful Kids Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused by Traci Childress

Practice a regular mind/body check-in. At breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the moment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective. Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.

Cultivate Sensory Awareness

Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment. Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with us everywhere—into the waiting room at the dentist’s office, in the car or on a plane.

Practice Moments of Quiet indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment. Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies and sensations, as well as what is happening around us. As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with ourselves and others. Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.

Intentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life. When they are given the opportunity for quiet time, they often love it. Try asking the child to get so quiet that they can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once they hear it and you do too, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.

Build Relationship with Breath

Send Well Wishes

Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share their response to the experience. Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.” Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day. Games can support this increased awareness. Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their 26

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The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kindness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe. May I be well. May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings. When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “Emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone. When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’” Traci Childress, co-founder and executive director of the Children’s Community School, in Philadelphia, PA, teaches mindfulness practices and yoga. Learn more at TraciChildress.com.

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taking care of myself through meditation and mindfulness, I was able to help my little ones early on by practicing and teaching them these very simple things:

Help them feel safe: As parents we always want to make our children feel safe, but in this case, I am referring to them feeling safe from what feels overwhelming. I did this by not forcing them into intimidating social situations and by teaching them what I called “The safety cover.” The safety cover involves placing the hands over the ears while humming. This enabled them to briefly shut out what was overwhelming, to focus on the humming sound of their breath (also known as bee’s breath), and to let me know they were feeling a need for a safe place or moment. Of course, the safety cover was not allowed when Mommy or teachers were talking to them or trying to teach them something!

Teaching young people to direct themselves toward positive thoughts is empowering and I feel it can lead to better communication skills and self-confidence. When a child has the skill to overcome negative thoughts by replacing them with positive thinking, the child can gain a sense of control of their person.

Help them let go: Most often as parents we try to keep our kids in check and under control, but how often do we help them let go of pent-up emotion and anxiety and do so in a healthy way? From the time my boys were five and six years old, I kept a big glass jar with a lid (“the worry jar”) in the kitchen where I encouraged them to place their worries, hurts or frustrations into the jar. They would draw a picture, write down a word, or even put a small pebble in the jar that symbolized their worries. This was a huge hit with my kids, and it was fun. Of course, my oldest wanted to change the name of the jar to “the angry jar” because he swore that his little brother was to blame for all of his emotions. If the jar was not enough, we would go to a local park with a stream and let go of our worries and anxiety by throwing rocks into the stream while naming the worry aloud as we let them go.

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It is easier to coach children through anger, frustration and fear once they recognize how different breathing patterns make them feel. Reminding them to pay attention to their breathing and return to slower-paced breathing in order to feel better can be a life-long lesson.

Learning to let go of pent-up emotion and energy was always big for my kids and me when they were toddlers. My children were high-energy from the womb as well as highsensory and overwhelmed easily; tantrums were common and play dates were few as a result. Being a long-time meditator and sufferer of Anxiety and Sensory Processing Disorder myself, I understood how my children felt...deeply. The challenges were many but in

Help them relax in tough situations: This is a tough one for most of us parents because little kids are bursting with energy most of the time! For those tough situations where they needed to relax or calm themselves quickly, I taught them to take a deep breath, form fists (but no punching!) and tense up their whole body like a soldier made of stone, and then let out the breath forcefully as they then relaxed the whole body like a wet noodle! Sometimes doing this just once was all that was needed and sometimes it was up to three times to reset to a more calm state.

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spices. Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

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Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease by Bushra Bajwa

Vegetarians seeking flavorful variations can turn to 9,000 Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide.

egetarians seekIndian dishes offer creased array of vital nutrients and specialing flavorful variations can try tantalizing options in ized phytochemicals 9,000 Indian, Pakistani a vegetable-rich diet. that have healing and medicinal qualities,” and Bangladeshi grocery says Ronald Hubbs, a practitioner stores nationwide. at NW Naturopathic Medicine, in “We are now seeing 20 percent Portland, Oregon. He advises against non-Indian customers in our store,” overcooking vegetables to maintain says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louistheir nutritional qualities. ville, Kentucky, branch of Patel Broth Consider pickled vegetables, ers, the largest Indian U.S. grocery known as achar. “Naturally fermenting store chain. “Usually, new customers come in with an Indian recipe and we vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties help them find the ingredients.” that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Indian Veggies Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Vegetarianism has been a way of life Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology in India for millennia. Some Indian vegetables may already seem familiar; Reviews. Daals, or lentils, including winter melon, or white pumpkin, for Indian diet staples peas and beans, example, is a squash that cooks and provide a good source of protein that tastes like its orange counterpart. Eggis also high in fiber, he says. Lentils— plants native to India are egg-shaped highly versatile and available with or and smaller than the American variety; without the skin, whole or split—can they cook in less time and have a less be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like bitter taste. or dry, cooked with other vegetables “By eating a larger variety of vegor simply enhanced with basic Indian etables, consumers benefit from an in28

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Although often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks. Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. For example, University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion and the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds

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have antiseptic properties. Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D. Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare. Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at BushraBajwa@hotmail.com.

EZ Garam Masala Authentic garam masala is made with whole spices that have been roasted and ground, but this quick and easy substitute will add a warm, sweet flavor to vegetables, rice and other foods. 2 Tbsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground cardamom 1 Tbsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp ground fennel seed 1 tsp ground mustard ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cayenne red pepper 2 Tbsp ground turmeric Mix the spices in a small bowl, place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.

Spicy Indian Family Recipes Basic Okra 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 finely chopped medium yellow onion 2 finely chopped vine tomatoes 18 oz okra (about 50 pieces), washed, dried, ends trimmed and then cut into ½-inch pieces Sea salt to taste Red chili powder to taste ½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric powder Fresh cilantro for garnish Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan to lightly brown the onions. Add salt, chili powder, coriander powder and turmeric. Mix. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, covered. Add the okra, mix well and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.

Organic Baby Potatoes and Chickpeas 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed

1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp coriander powder 2 cups purified water Sea salt to taste Chili powder to taste 2 tomatoes, finely chopped Fresh cilantro and chilies for garnish Wash lentils and soak in warm water for 1 hour. Heat oil in saucepan to brown onions. Add ginger and garlic, spices and tomatoes and stir for a few minutes to make a paste. Add lentils and water, and then bring to boil. Simmer on low to medium heat for 30 minutes.

Bitter Gourd

3 baby potatoes, washed and diced 1 finely chopped tomato Sea salt to taste 1 tsp garam masala blend of ground spices 1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional) ¼ tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp purified water Fresh cilantro for garnish

2 Tbsp olive oil 5 bitter gourds 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced finely 2 tomatoes, chopped finely 1 tsp turmeric Sea salt to taste Wash and trim bitter gourd ends. Cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice the halves into ¼-inch pieces. Rub salt into the pieces and set aside for 20 to 30 minutes (to remove the bitterness).

Heat oil in saucepan before adding ingredients.

Rinse out the salt and dry the bitter gourd.

Add chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, salt and garam masala to saucepan and bring to a boil.

Heat oil in saucepan and then add bitter gourd, turmeric and salt.

Add baking soda and water, and then simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Sauté on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add onions and sauté for another 5 minutes.

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Add tomatoes, mix well and cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes.

2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups maash (urad) lentils

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Kamini Desai Explores a Yogic Life Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery by Linda Sechrist

amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

What is a yogic lifestyle? It means being focused on inner peace. Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary 30

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direction and I’ll just be going in circles. In the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga, along with the integrative method of yoga nidra that I practice and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing. When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known. To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru? I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of them for happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity. My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga? Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause. Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me? What else is there besides postures?” Although everyone eventually

learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love. Find more of her words of wisdom in articles posted at KaminiDesai.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interview.

How have you benefited from yoga? I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga. The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

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THE YOGA OF EVERYDAY 1 T 2 by Loretta Zedella

he practice of yoga provides an accessible system to bring the whole human body, mind, and breath into a balanced, healthy state. It is a system also in which our body and mind can uncoil from habitual patterns. We are not designed to feel optimal while sitting at a desk, allowing our minds and emotions to be overwhelmed. Yoga, then, is a system we can use instinctively to feel better throughout the day. How can we become more attentive to these instincts on a daily basis? On the busiest of days, we may find ourselves stretching our legs or pausing to just “take a breather.” These are signs to notice, not to ignore. Yoga can help with not just physical comfort, but also psychological healing, personal growth and radical self-acceptance. Yoga brings us back to a comfortable state that we see often in babies and toddlers. Through attention, we can learn to calm our monkey-minds that may seem to jump from limb to limb. We may also be able to sense our connection to all living beings. BKS Iyengar stated, “Yoga is like music, the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul creates the symphony of life.” How can we apply such an esoteric statement? We’d prefer a sense of flow in the body and in life. Katy Bowman of Aligned and Well states that mindful movement addresses the three major substances of a healthy body: 32

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Electricity: Communication between brain and body; the nervous system Blood: Nutrition that creates oxygen and food for body cells

Lymph: Gutter system of the body that removes waste; includes the immune system

All require moving each of our muscles while allowing the overworked ones to relax. By using ALL of our muscles, we can allay pain, disease and discomfort. How can this also benefit the nervous system? Through movement and massage, we hydrate our fascia network. Massaging the fascia, a connected web located just under the skin, rehydrates connective tissue and rebalances the nervous system. By incorporating self-massage using foam rollers or yoga therapy balls in our yoga practice, we are practicing self-maintenance and self-care. Yogic breathing techniques can help each of us constructively channel stress and manage our mood. As our body begins to feel sluggish, so can our mood. It is possible to help avert major drops in mood and energy with breathing and movement techniques. Yoga can be an organized way to help us reveal a feeling of ease that is hidden often under surface tension. Try a quick yoga break right now. Notice yourself breathing and slow down the breath as you count to four on the inhale and four on the exhale. Take your time. Can you smooth out the breath? Allow yourself to turn inward. Detach from any self-criticism.

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Try easing the base of your skull back over the tailbone while keeping your head level. Shrug one shoulder, then the other back behind yourself. Then lift your hands overhead and extend your ribs up away from your hips. Breathe and notice how you feel. Be as kind to yourself as you would your best friend. Do you feel a bit more centered, or even peaceful? When I began practicing yoga 30 years ago, I found it in one place in town: a church basement. Now we can find yoga all over town, so lucky us! You can continue your own yoga practice while you find a teacher who speaks to you. Be patient with the process of being attentive. To unroll a yoga mat is optional as we unclench muscles and unravel our minds. Our reward may be a satisfying undercurrent of ease and quiet contentment. As we erase pain and tension, we may reveal ease of body and peace of mind. The esoteric becomes immediately useful. Namaste. Loretta Zedella has taught yoga at Ohio Wesleyan University since 2004. In addition, she offers yoga and fascia release classes throughout Central Ohio. She is the founder of Yoga Outreach Columbus, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting the local yoga community and benefitting local community assistance groups. She is also known as The Duchess while assisting her husband, a plantbased chef known as The Duke of Fork. Connect at LorettaYoga.com.

Finding Your Yoga Fit by Amy Vetter

oga is about the practice of connecting ones breath with the movement of the body. The literal meaning of the Sanskrit word yoga is “to add, to join, to unite or to attach.” But yoga is more than just a physical practice; it attaches physical movements to the mental practice of controlled breathing and joins mind and body. With this connective practice of yoga, studies have shown improved musculoskeletal and mental health improvements in students. A recent article published by the American Osteopathic Association notes, “The relaxation techniques of yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome. Yoga can also lower blood pressure and reduce insomnia.” A common myth about yoga is that one needs to be flexible to begin a yoga practice. The only thing that requires flexibility to begin with yoga is the mind. Yoga will help us explore our body’s capabilities and get to know our limitations, while accepting where we are at any particular moment. There are many different yoga practices that people enjoy, based on how they are feeling on a given day; whether they want a workout or time to be alone to calm their mind. Many people begin a yoga practice for the physical benefits it offers and soon realize there is much more to it than stretching. While building physical strength through challenging poses, it also develops an inner peace that can be carried throughout the entire day. More than 20 million Americans have tried yoga and experienced the physical and mental health it offers. It is important to find the type of yoga that works best for one’s lifestyle, physical and mental needs.

and quiet the mind. Hatha yoga is recognized as a stress-reducing practice that also improves physical health. Great for: students that are new to yoga and want to create a strong foundation for their practice. It is also beneficial to those that want to decrease stress while improving core strength, balance and flexibility. Hatha is suited for all levels.

Vinyasa

A common myth about yoga is that one needs to be flexible to begin a yoga practice. There is a type of yoga for everyone, and practices vary significantly. It can be overwhelming to select a class without fully understanding the type of yoga it presents. This outline of several common yoga styles can help select the ideal form of practice.

Ashtanga

This practice involves synchronizing the breath with a set of progressive postures. This process produces internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. Great for: students looking to build strength and flexibility with a challenging practice. A modified ashtanga class is ideal for beginners and experienced practitioners that want to refine their poses.

Hatha

This is the foundational practice of yoga and the most practiced variety worldwide. The practice gently moves students through poses, or asanas, with the intent to elongate the spine

Also referred to as flow yoga, Vinyasa classes connect each pose to the next in a natural, smooth transition. It is a faster-paced practice, with many sun salutations (a series of poses that flow from mountain, standing, to downward-facing-dog), where the breath is connected to each movement. These classes are designed to increase the heart rate, build core, leg and arm strength and elongate muscles and the spine. Heated class settings are common to create a purifying sweat that releases toxins and renews the skin. Great for: experienced and athletic students that want a fast-paced class of hard work and sweat. This challenging class is recommended for active students, especially when practiced in a heated environment.

Yin

Developed by the Chinese, this practice was built around preserving and releasing tight connective tissues. Yin uses passive poses that are held from five to seven minutes each. Bolsters, blankets, blocks and straps are used to make each pose comfortable and beneficial. This class provides relaxation and deep tissue stretching for ligaments and tendons. Great for: students with mobility issues, beginners, those recovering from an injury and athletes. This practice helps increase flexibility and is good for runners with tight muscles in need of repair, or those that sit for prolonged periods. Amy Vetter is a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and owner of Drishtiq Yoga, in Mason. For more information, visit DrishtiqYoga.com

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Life-Enhancing Yoga It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality by Lynda Bassett

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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls. Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.” Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body. The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona. Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

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be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits. “Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

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When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says. This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a long-term yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

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“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.” In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.” Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.

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m” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used in prayers, chants and meditation—possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.” Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable. The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.” The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating. The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o-o-,” with the sound gradually rolling forward along the upper palate and vibrating the throat. The third syllable, M, is pronounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate. The last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. As intelligence rises from the deep silence, merge the chant from the M to the deep silence.

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Everything in the universe is pulsating and vibrating—with nothing standing still. The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at 432 Hz, the same vibrational frequency found throughout nature. By chanting the keynote sound of the universe, we are symbolically and physically tuning in to and acknowledging our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe. The universal vibrations and rhythmic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves. Finally, chanting AUM is wellsuited to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activities. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful. Sam Saunders lives and teaches yoga in Dubai. Connect at Sam@LoveYoga.ae.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Classroom Pets

Kids Love Them, But Many Can Pose Problems and Risks by Sandra Murphy

classroom pet can help students learn about caring for another species, but is it the best way to teach? “A classroom pet can be a great opportunity to teach children gentle behavior. Many kids take pride in caring for the pet,” observes Terry Manrique, now a professional parent coach in Columbus, Ohio, who earlier worked with children ages 5 and 6 at Little People’s Country, in LaGrange, Illinois. To prevent jealousy, students can rotate responsibilities for animal care in the classroom and during school breaks. Pet Care Trust, which awards grants to teachers for hosting pets, provides care instructions and information about transmittable diseases for a bearded dragon, tarantula, rat, rabbit, leopard gecko, guinea pig,

gerbil, dwarf hamster, beta fish, ball python, mouse and aquatic turtle. (Find more information via Tinyurl. com/AvoidPassingDisease.) The ASPCA advises that the pet’s environment shouldn’t be stressful and care should meet its specific needs. For example, keep handling of an animal to a minimum, and then only with adult supervision. Provide food, clean water and basic veterinary care, including vaccinations and parasite

control, grooming, exercise and social interaction. Diligence in finding and eliminating hazardous substances and situations is equally vital. Susan Tellem, co-founder of American Tortoise Rescue, in Malibu, California, elaborates on her area of expertise—turtles and tortoises. “A tank isn’t a natural environment for a reptile and doesn’t allow enough room for exercise. It’s like asking a human to live in a bathtub,” says Tellem. She points out that they also need a proper diet and natural sun, not artificial light. Tellum used to take rescued turtles for classroom visits until a particularly large specimen staged a protest to the unnatural environment by making a mess, tearing up school papers and posters. Tellem further warns that a turtle might bite (and not let go until the person relaxes) or pinch small fingers when retreating back into its shell. These days, she prefers to share an educational DVD that shows turtles at their best—in their own habitat. (Find more information at Tortoise.com.) “Constant artificial lighting goes against the natural sleep cycle of an animal,” comments Veterinarian Amber Andersen, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. “You can see it at shelters—dogs and cats are unable to achieve a restful sleep and become agitated.” Too often, the responsibility for caring for a classroom pet falls on the teacher during holiday breaks and summer months. “We had a popular chinchilla that was usually nocturnal, but also made appearances during the day,” says Manrique. “Then one of the teachers brought her dog to school, which caused stress for

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the chinchilla. When a new student had an allergic reaction to the furry creature, we had to find a new home for him. Our next pets were fish.” Manrique’s students have also secured fertilized eggs from a local farmer to watch them hatch before the chicks returned home to the farm. “When we had caterpillars that turned into butterflies, a fun field trip to the park became the official winged release party,” she says. There is always the chance a pet might die during the school year. Parents are advised when a classroom pet dies and students have a classroom discussion to help them work through their grief. Lisa Cohn, co-author of Bash and Lucy Fetch Confidence, in Portland, Oregon, wrote the book with her son, Michael, after the sudden death of their dog, Lucy, as a way to help them deal with their sadness. The Humane Society of the United States is not in favor of classroom pets. To avoid being vulnerable to

predators in the wild, animals often hide symptoms of illness or injury. In captivity, that behavior can delay veterinary help. Recommended alternatives to bringing animals into the classroom include field trips to nature centers, wildlife refuges and animal shelters. The society’s Kind News magazine for students from kindergarten through sixth grade shares stories of rescued animals, pet care tips and how-tos for nurturing backyard wildlife (Humane Society.org). Before deciding on a classroom pet, consider life from the pet’s point of view—how loud is the class, how old are the kids, how much maintenance will be needed and how much space is needed for a proper habitat. There might be a better way to learn— and teach. Contact Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mind spring.com.

9 Worst School Pets Birds—can be messy and noisy, bite when handled too much or roughly, are stressed by too much noise and can pass salmonella. Chinchillas—nocturnal; need cool, constant temperatures of less than 85 degrees and don’t like to be handled. They need time out of the cage daily (subject to being stepped on by eager children) and require an allergen dust bath to remove oil from their fur.

Fobian, of Sedalia, Missouri, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, says they require hay or grasses, fresh greens, vegetables and a high-grade pellet food, plus toys to prevent boredom and excessive tooth growth. Snakes—can be aggressive during molting.

Frogs—petting can transmit salmonella.

Turtles—need sunlight, specific diet and more exercise space than a tank can provide; salmonella may be transmitted through their drinking water or by touch.

Hamsters—nocturnal; poking can lead to a bite.

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Ferrets—emit a strong odor and have a tendency to nip.

Iguanas—can grow to over six feet long and a tail-swiping can be painful; generally not friendly and have highly specific dietary needs. Rabbits—don’t like to be handled, can bite or scratch; need a calm and peaceful environment to avoid potential stress-induced heart attacks. Dr. Clark

Fish—relaxing to watch and easy to feed. Guinea pig—larger than a hamster and more easily handled; need space to move around and another companion guinea pig. Fresh food, high in vitamin C, is necessary, according to Fobian. Mites can be a problem requiring a vet visit. Source: Adapted from PetMD.com

Animals Are All Around by Felicia Brower

n alternative to a pet in the classroom is to visit animals in their natural habitats. Fortunately, Central Ohio has a large selection of places to see animals up close and personal. At the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell (ColsZoo.org), visitors can see a variety of animals from Asia, Australia, Africa, North America and the shores of the world. To see domestic animals, visit one of the many area animal shelters. Several of them have volunteer programs that involve spending time with and caring for cats, dogs and other pets while they wait for their forever homes. For a look at wildlife in an undisturbed natural habitat, visit one of the many Metro Parks (MetroParks.net) scattered throughout the region. Many of the parks have animal observation areas or a nature center where visitors can learn about native animals. The Ohio Wildlife Center (OhioWildlifeCenter.org), a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization with locations in Powell and Columbus, is open to the public at the Powell location on the second Sunday of every month. Visitors can see injured wild animals from the area and learn more about them and their habitats. There are even opportunities to see animals in a farm environment. At Slate Run Historical Farm in Canal Winchester, visitors can see farm animals and how they live and are used in farm life. The backyard can also be an excellent place to look for animals. Deer, squirrels, birds (both local and migratory), bugs, raccoons, opossums and feral cats are just a few of the creatures that can be found with a little effort and patience.

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everyday cooking as well as learn how to pair herbs to the flavors of dishes. Participants will get to sample herbs in different, exciting ways. Instructor: Erin Chittum. $20/members, $25/ nonmembers. The Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Back to School Tools – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how essential oils can help build up immunity, increase focus and clarity, and promote better sleep for the new school year. Please call to register. Free. Peak Brain Performance, 97 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington. 614-505-6519. PeakBrain-Performance.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Open Class with Rodney & Colleen – 6:309:00pm. Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman are offering a public class. They are famous worldwide for their energizing, inspiring and centering classes that are both physically and spiritually uplifting. This mixed-level class is appropriate for yoga students at most levels, but no new beginners, please. Register early, as space is limited. The Yoga on High Teacher Training Institute, 1020 Dennison Ave, Ste 201, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 E-Waste Recycling – 10am-2pm. Mozart’s Café hosts a regular event to collect electronic waste (“e-waste”), outdated technology and small ap-

pliances that need to be recycled. A $10 disposal fee is required for CRT computer monitors and TVs. Mozart’s Café, 4784 N High St, Columbus. 614-361-8400. CindyDunigan@e-Merge.com.

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The Farmers’ Table – 4:30pm. Join the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association for an elegant evening of local fare crafted by Central Ohio’s finest chefs. Diners will enjoy guided tours of Jorgensen Farms, a cocktail hour featuring local spirits and hors d’oeuvres, and a locally-sourced meal with wine pairings. All proceeds support OEFFA. $125. Jorgensen Farms, Westerville. 614-421-2022. Dinner@OEFFA.org. OEFFA.org/FarmersTable.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Are Your Supplements Working? – 6:307:30pm. Learn about the critical, protective effects of antioxidants and how the Biophotonic Scanner can show antioxidant levels. Please call

Culinary Adventures: Intro to Herb Flavors – 1-2pm. Add herbs to your culinary dishes. In this beginner’s class, learn how to use herbs in

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Mindfulness Unlocked – 1-4pm. Join Carrie Saba and Sheri Mollica-Rathburn and say YES to an afternoon of connecting to yourself, unlocking truths, taking off your mask and being in a circle and discover techniques to bring forth a sense of peace and calm in everyday life. $135. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.

Urban Zen Class Taught by Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman – 10am-12pm. Rodney and Colleen will give an overview of the history and philosophy of Urban Zen and then guide attendees through practices that include restorative poses, essential oil therapy, Reiki, breath awareness and meditation. No previous yoga experience is required. The Yoga on High Teacher Training Institute, 1020 Dennison Ave, Ste 201, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

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Garden Bike Tour – 10am-1pm. Growing Matters joins Yay Bikes! to host a Garden Bike Tour, giving Columbus residents an opportunity to explore the history, produce and plants in six urban gardens in Short North, Weinland Park and Clintonville. These six gardens are part of 130-yard gardens created by Local Matters in 2012-2013. Riders must have bike/helmets. $26. The Crest Gastropub, 2855 Indianola Ave, Columbus. JHickman@ Local-Matters.org.

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ability. $45. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.

Reinventing Health Care…Naturally – 6:308:30pm. Hands-on class to learn how to use essential oils. Hosts: Dr. Brian Neidenthal and Mia Fortin, LMT. Instructors: Lori Vaas, Mia Fortin, Susan Purdy. Free Wild Orange to firsttime attendees. Free. Atlas Family Health Center, 2323 W 5th Ave, Columbus. (Use West Entrance, Center Atrium Conference Room). 614-785-9919. Healing-Essential-Oils.com.

Monthly Reiki Share – 2-4pm. Reiki Master Teachers will lead energy shares for Reiki practitioners. Open to all practitioners of all levels. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Mindfulness Training for Teens – 4:30-6pm. Class runs through Oct. 15. Learn about the principles and practice of meditation, body relaxation and movement to reduce stress. Discussion of stressors and methods to improve outlook and suggest practical approaches to everyday problems. Workbook, mp3 included. Patricia Bright ACC, Facilitator. $195. Alkire Creek Wellness Center, 279 N State Street, Ste 102, Westerville. Questions: 614-841-1908. Registration: 614-818-0101. PatriciaBright3@Gmail.com. PatriciaBright.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Walking the Path to Natural Health Series – 9-10am. Nicole Ferris, Licensed Acupuncturist who will explain the benefits of acupuncture and Dr. Trudy Pieper, Board Certified Naturopath will give tips on how to lower blood pressure naturally. Sips Coffee House & Deli, 101 S Main St, Mt Vernon. 740-392-2233. SipsCoffeeHouse.com. Mandala Doodles! – 6:30-8:45pm. Gather with like-minded people for a supportive art-making experience and have the freedom to create through art expression. Join Art Therapist/Licensed Clinical Counselor Ann Naumoff and Mandala Artist Kathy Rausch for Mandala Doodles! $45. Om2Ohm Meditation &Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – 7-9pm. Class runs through Oct 23. The class is true to Jon Kabatt Zinn’s program and includes Mindfulness practice, body relaxation and movement. Discussion supports the potential for change of habits and behaviors. Brain research reveals how Mindfulness improves Emotional Intelligence. Patricia Bright ACC, Facilitator. $325. Alkire Creek Wellness Center, 279 N State Street, Ste 102, Westerville. Questions: 614-841-1908. Registration: 614-818-0101. PatriciaBright3@Gmail. com. PatriciaBright.com.

Yoga for Runners: Common Injury Prevention – 2-4pm. Learn how to prevent the most common running injuries and address current aches. This workshop will include a 30-minute lecture and discussion followed by an 80-90 minute yoga class that will integrate the information. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Mindfulness for Yoga and Everyday Life – 12:30-2:30pm. Explore practical ways to gently incorporate attentional fitness into yoga practice and life. Loretta Zedella will use small therapy balls and yogic techniques to help us loosen tension from the body. Daron Larson will steer us into untangling the strands of thoughts and feeling. $36/members, $40/nonmembers. Balanced Yoga, 3526 North High St, Columbus. 614-265-9642. Info@BalancedYogaStudios.com. BalancedYogaStudios.com. Kids Yoga – 1:30-2:30pm. GoYoga Kids Series is an 8-week series that will help deepen a child’s concentration, discipline and focus, build selfesteem and encourage creativity and exploration as we guide the kids through the basics of yoga in a creative and fun way. $70/eight classes. GoYoga Upper Arlington, 2139 Arlington Ave, Columbus. 614-859-6422. GoYogaUSA.com. Teen Yoga – 2:30-3:30pm. Geared for ages 13-16. Learn techniques to help calm the mind, encourage positive thinking, enhance self-acceptance and therefore lesson the likelihood of stress, anxiety and depression. Build strength and flexibility through the physical practice and establish healthy and active life habits. $70/eight classes. GoYoga Upper Arlington, 2139 Arlington Ave, Columbus. 614-859-6422. GoYogaUSA.com. Restorative Yoga – 3-5pm. Combat the negative effects of stress with restful, supported poses designed to restore the nervous system, boost the immune system, and calm the mind. Pamper yourself with this rejuvenating workshop. No yoga experience required. $30. Nurture Yoga, 6017 Post Rd, Dublin. 614-975-0353. Nurture-Yoga.com.

Deep Meditation & Messages – 7:30-9:30pm. Join shaman/intuitive/Karuna Reiki Master Misty Skeen & certified meditation instructor/energy healer/intuitive Sheri Mollica-Rathburn for guided deep meditation complete with profound individual messages from spirit guides. $45. Om2Ohm Meditation &Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Raindrop Technique Certification Class – 6-9pm. The Raindrop Technique® is a unique blending of ancient healing traditions, energetic medicine, intuitive wisdom, and pure essential oils that has helped thousands on their journey to healing. It stimulates the body and mind, aids detoxification, balances energy, and promotes optimum physical and emotional health. Instructor: Bobbi Decker. $150 w/$50 deposit. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-4868323. TheReikiCenter.net. Herbal Body Care: Balms, Bombs & Lotions – 6:30-7:30pm. In this 3-week course, learn how to make lip balms, bath bombs and body lotion with natural ingredients from the grocery store. Each week will cover one beauty product and participants will get to create their own product. Cost includes the full series. Space is limited. Instructor: Brooke Sackenheim. $60/members, $75/ nonmembers. The Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Raindrop Technique Certification Class – 6-9pm. See Sept 16 listing. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net. Food Preservation Methods – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about various methods of preservation, including root cellaring, drying, freezing, and canning, with a special emphasis on lacto-fermentation. We’ll make a batch together and you can take home your own jar to try your hand at fermenting. Instructor: Erin Harvey of The Kale Yard. $25. The Going Green Store, 909 River Rd, Granville. 740-963-9644. Info@TheGoingGreenStore.com. TheGoingGreenStore.com. Preventing Sickness with Essential Oils – 7-8:30pm. Come learn how to stay healthy with using the right essential oil. Instructor: Erica Cornwell. Space limited, RSVP. The Oil Apoth-

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Be The Empowered Empath – 1-3:30pm. Those who easily pick up on the feelings of those around them and experience mood shifts, experience sensory overload in crowded places, and suffer from the emotions of others are most likely empaths. Join two Master intuitives/empaths to celebrate, learn, understand, develop and cope with this

Everyday Living with Essential Oils – 6-8pm. Using just a few common essential oils and a few specialty blends, this class will explore the many uses for these oils, including internal consumption for a healthier lifestyle, topical application for healing, natural home cleaning without chemicals, aromatherapy and diffusing in the home or car. Instructor: Melody Lynn Jenkins, M.Msc. Free. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Essential Oils 101 – 6:30-8:30pm. The basics of essential oil. Instructor: Erica Cornwell and Mindy Graul. Space limited, RSVP. 31 E Mount St, Canal Winchester. 614-264-0120. Erica@TheOilApathecary.com. TheOilApathecary.com. Feng Shi for the Classroom – 7-8:30pm. Help students focus and promote productivity and creativity. $26. Peak Brain Performance, 97 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington. 740-965-9458. FengShui@IntuitiveConcepts.com. IntuitiveConcepts.com. Chakra Doodle –7-9:30pm. Balance and invigorate chakras energy centers by drawing a mandala. Learn about the chakras, which ones to balance, and let yourself go creatively with the colors of the chakras. No art experience necessary. $45. Om2Ohm Meditation &Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 12 Strand DNA Activation & Psychic Messages – 7-9:30pm. Join the gifted Tanisha Richardson and Sheri Mollica-Rathburn for Guided visualization utilizing color, sacred Solfeggio frequencies to awaken gifts, allow deep relaxation and healing, and receive mini psychic reading to seal the magic. $40. Om2Ohm Meditation &Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Complete Animal Reiki – 9am-5pm. Animal Reiki is an energetic connection specially adapted to pets and other animals, which offers targeted pain and stress reduction techniques through light touch. Pre-requisite: Reiki I or be Reiki trained to take Complete Animal Reiki. Instructor: Terri Vrbancic, Reiki. $150 w/$50 deposit. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-4868323. TheReikiCenter.net.

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Komyo Reiki Shoden Attunement – 9am-1pm. Students will receive the original Komyo Reiki Kai Shoden manual, handouts and materials to support their learning of the historical, practical and beneficial aspects of Reiki Ryoho, therapeutic and spiritual aspects of Reiki Ryoho, Komyo Reiki Kai principles, hand positions for treating oneself and others, and Reiki meditations. Yoga on High, Location TBA. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Organize & Energize – 10am-12pm. There are different types of clutter (mind, body, vehicle, home, and office). Impacts include emotional, behavioral, relationships, and health. Clutter can cause negative impacts, but this workshop is about producing positive results such as prosperity and abundance. Learn what clutter is and how to deal with it. $44. Peak Brain Performance, 97 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington. 740-965-9458. FengShui@IntuitiveConcepts.com. IntuitiveConcepts.com. Creative Writing Day Retreat – 12-4pm. Join professional Life Coach/writer/musician/artist Heather Doyle to unleash creativity & inspiration. This workshop will engage the senses and incorporate laughter, music, movement, art, and reflection. Workshop designed to allow you to step over the threshold into the flow of creativity and inspiration. No writing experience necessary. $135. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Komyo Reiki Shoden Attunement – 9am-1pm. See Sept 20 listing. Yoga on High, Location TBA. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Vinyasa & Vino – 12-5pm. A free day of yoga, wine, fashion, music and food to celebrate World Peace Day. Free. Nurture Yoga, 6017 Post Rd, Dublin. 614-975-0353. Nurture-Yoga.com. Sustainable Beekeeping Seminar – 1-6pm. Beekeepers will learn the philosophy and science behind the maintenance of natural systems within the hive, herbal medicine for the bee, practical methods of hive management and hands on application of sustainable techniques. Instructors: Dawn and Carson Combs, Mockingbird Meadows Eclectic Herbal Institute. Preregistration required. Space is limited. $70. MockingbirdMeadows.com/shop/ getting-started-with-sustainable-beekeeping/.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Your Shadow Self – 6-8pm. Learn how the Shadow Self shapes personality and belief system. Discover how to identify your hidden side and how those perceived weaknesses can be recognized and then transformed into strengths. Instructor: Linda Haley, RMT. $10. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net. Prepare for a Happy, Healthy School Year with Essential Oils – 6:30-7:30pm. We all need support through the school year, adults and kids alike. Prepare with a creative, natural approach. Discuss how to promote happiness and health with essential oils and other natural techniques. Please call to register. Free. Peak Brain Performance, 97 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington. 614-505-6519. Peak-Brain-Performance.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Why Hemp is the Next Big “Superfood” – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about what hemp seed oil can do for skin and overall health. Co-founder of

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Celebrate The Little Things Day Retreat – 9am4pm. Be guided by Certified Art Therapist Ann Naumoff and Mandala Artist Kathy Rausch to open and explore the soul through artistic expression. No art experience required. Thought provoking discussion, journaling and mandala drawing to release, heal, and regenerate. $125. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com. Beginner Animal Communication – 1-3:30pm. Form a deeper connection with beloved pets and understand or resolve their behavioral or health issues. Develop this invaluable skill in this class. $45. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com. Herb Tea: Capturing the Essence of Plants – 1-2pm. Herb teas or tisanes are used for medicinal reasons, as diet aids or as an alternative to caffeinated tea. Discuss different herbs and tisanes while sampling four herbal teas. Instructor: Debra Knapke. $15/members, $20/nonmembers. The Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Plant Identification Walk Series – 9-10am. Explore the trails and get to know our medicinal and edible plant neighbors. Each month will feature a different park in the Central Ohio area. Bring guidebooks, binoculars, walking shoes and appropriate clothing. Check our website for a specific meeting spot. Instructor: Dawn Combs, Mockingbird Meadows Eclectic Herbal Institute. Free. Prairie Oaks Metro Park. http://www.mockingbirdmeadows. com/shop/plant-identification-walk-series/ Reiki for Children – 9am-5pm. Children ages 6-12 who are just a little more “aware” than other kids their age can learn how to become more confident and how to focus more. Linda Haley will present the basics of energy healing techniques in a way that kids will easily understand. Class includes one hands-on attunement. One adult permitted to observe. $60. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net. Plate to Soil – 4-6pm. Delve into the fascinating, hidden world of the soil foodweb, including discovering the ratios, temperature, and color that make a great compost pile. $65. The Seasoned Farmhouse, 3674 N High St, Columbus. 614-9159269. CopiaFarm@Gmail.com. CopiaOhio.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Green Cleaning with doTERRA Essential Oils – 7-8:30pm. This is a “Make & Take” class. $10 supply fee. RSVP. Instructor: Erica Cornwell. Sunbury Community Library, 44 Burrer St, Sunbury. 614-264-0120. Erica@TheOilApathecary.com. TheOilApathecary.com.

ongoingevents sunday Intro to Yoga for Teens – 1-2pm. Have fun learning the basics of yoga and experience the benefits in school, sports and social life. $40. Nurture Yoga, 6017 Post Rd, Dublin. 614-975-0353. Nurture-Yoga.com. Grey Budha Community Wellness – 3-4pm. Martial art programs focus on decreasing stress, enhancing health, and promoting personal wellbeing. $85/month, $65 w/two hours of community service within the city. Grey Budha Community, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614-975-7683. GreyBudha.Weebly.com. Sekoia – 6:45-8pm. Sekoia’s holistic approach blends smooth vinyasa flows with music, essential oils, meditation, restorative poses and reiki. Designed to activate Prana, restore balance and awaken a deeper connection. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

monday No Excuses UA Bootcamp – 5:30am. Start the day with a dynamic warm up, then combine cardio and strength training. All fitness levels welcome. $10. Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-886-5673. NoExcusesUA.com. Hot Flow – 7-8am. Designed for those with some yoga experience who are looking for full-body workout in a warm room, vinyasa style, to music. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Nia Dance – 9:45-10:45am. Mindful movement to an eclectic mix of music. Develop the body and the mind-body-spirit connections using movement sources, including martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts. $10. Body Awarehouse (behind Hetter Heating & Cooling), 4780 Kenny Rd, Columbus. JillFitness.Webs.com.

Reveal Ease Lunchtime Yoga – 12-1pm. Use yoga therapy balls, blocks and yoga poses to release tension from the body. Feel recharged and less stressed. Drop-ins welcome. $15. Balanced Yoga, 3526 N High St, Columbus. 614-265-9642. LorettaYoga.com. BalancedYogaStudios.com. Fascial Flow – 6-7pm. Classes incorporate foam rollers, trigger point props, stability equipment, developmental patterning, and yoga to uniquely access and work through tension, pain, and stress. Instructor: Melinda Cooksey, PhD. $20. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. AllLifeCenter.org.

slower class. The class introduces each of the more advanced poses in an approachable way. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Energy Exercises, Meditation and Positive Intentions Class – 6-7pm. Use movement, breath, sound and meditation to achieve well-being of mind, body and spirit. Bring yoga mat or sheet for floor postures. Registration required. $10. 1301 Olentangy River Rd, Ste 200, Columbus. 614-657-0316. Misty.Skeen@Yahoo.com.

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

tuesday No Excuses UA Bootcamp – 5:30am. Start the day with a dynamic warm up, and then combine cardio and strength training. All fitness levels welcome. $10. Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-886-5673. NoExcusesUA.com. Sunrise Yoga – 6-7am. Gentle but empowering Sunrise Yoga class. Built to bring mindfulness to the day through focusing the mind, energizing the body and bringing clarity to the day. $60/ six classes. Shift Classes at Elizabeth Blackwell Center, 3724-A Olentangy River Rd, Columbus. 614-566-5353. OhioHealth.com.

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Bootcamp – 8:30am. Start the day with a dynamic warm up, and then combine cardio and strength training. All fitness levels welcome. $10. Barrington Elementary School, 1780 Barrington Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-886-5673. NoExcusesUA.com.

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Trauma Sensitive Yoga for Women – 7:30-9pm. In this six-week series class, students will explore slow, gentle yoga movements in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Specifically designed for those experiencing the aftermath of traumatic events. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

wednesday Hot Flow – 7-8am. Designed for those with some yoga experience who are looking for full-body workout in a warm room, vinyasa style, to music. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Mommy and Baby Yoga – 10-10:45am. Enjoy the community of other new mothers while having fun with your baby. $40/series pass, $12/drop-in. Nurture Yoga, 6017 Post Rd, Dublin. 614-9750353. Nurture-Yoga.com. Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6-7pm. A mixed-level vinyasa flow class highlighting breathwork, physical postures, savasana and meditation. $15/drop-ins, $72/six-class pass. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 614-314-7253. AllLifeCenter.org Grey Budha Community Wellness – 6:30-8pm. Martial art programs focus on decreasing stress, enhancing health, and promoting personal wellbeing. $85/month, $65 w/two hours of community service within the city. Grey Budha Community, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614-975-7683. GreyBudha.Weebly.com. Nia Dance – 6:30-7:30pm. A low-impact dance class for all levels of activity that helps connect the mind and body. $10. Peak Brain Performance, 97 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington. 614-505-6519. JillFitness.Webs.com.

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

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Ashtanga Yoga: Half Primary – 9:30-11am. Build up heat in the body, sweat and detoxify in a slower class. The class introduces each of the more advanced poses in an approachable way. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Grey Budha Community Wellness – 11:30am12:30pm. Martial art programs focus on decreasing stress, enhancing health, and promoting personal well-being. $85/month, $65 w/two hours of community service within the city. Grey Budha Community, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614975-7683. GreyBudha.Weebly.com. Beginner’s Tai Chi – 6:30-7:30pm. Join Sifu Chris Alexis to learn basic Tai Chi Chuan postures, movements and breath work for health and wellbeing, flexibility, stress reduction and balance. Drop-ins welcome. $12 w/first class free. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com. Gentle Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Enjoy slow, meditative stretches that open and free the body while releasing and clearing the mind. For beginners and

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friday Hot Flow – 7-8am. Designed for those with some yoga experience who are looking for full-body workout in a warm room, vinyasa style, to music. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Core Play – 12:15-1pm. Explore gravity, stability balls, BOSUs, and foam rollers for better adaptability and resiliency of core functioning. Drop-ins welcome. $20. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 614-314-7253. AllLifeCenter.org

saturday Guided Meditation – 10-11am. Perfect class for beginners. Relax the mind and be guided and learn to meditate to overcome stress, anxiety, and gain clarity. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, Powell. 614-7870584. Om2Ohm.com. Prenatal Yoga – 2:15-3:45pm. Adapts traditional yoga postures for the specific needs of pregnancy through gentle yoga movements and restorative poses. Learn how to remain calm and balanced during labor and delivery. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

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ALLERGY TESTING COLUMBUS LASER ALLERGY Ginny Johnsen, RD, LD, CLT Beecher Wellness Center 428 Beecher Rd, Ste B, Gahanna 614-855-5533 GJRDWellness@aol.com BeecherWellness.com

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

AUTOMOTIVE HONEST-1 AUTO CARE

Danni & Michael Diol, Owners 1030 Old Henderson Rd, Columbus 614-459-3775 Columbus@Honest-1.com Honest1Columbus.com

Honest-1 Auto Care is 100% ESA Certified EcoFriendly, caring for all makes and models including Hybrids with a FREE EV charging station on site. Honest-1 leads the industry in numerous eco-friendly initiatives, including strict recycling of automotive materials, pollution prevention, resource conservation and offering Eco-Friendly Auto Care services such as the ECO TuneUp and ECO Oil Change. In addition to its high environmental standards, Honest-1 has a unique family-friendly atmosphere, characterized by clean and upscale waiting areas, Internet cafés stocked with complimentary beverages and snacks, and shuttle service.

BEAUTY PRODUCTS/ SERVICES BALANCE BEAUTY SPA

Kelly Walton, Owner 679 G. High St, Worthington 614-745-9250 Kelly@BalanceBeautySpa.com BalanceBeautySpa.com Balance Beauty Spa is a relaxing loft-style spa where licensed esthetician and manicurist, Kelly, is dedicated to bringing you the healthiest choices when it comes to your beauty, using all-natural and organic products. Please visit her website for complete product and treatment information.

JUICYFORSURE™

614-636-7420 Juicy@JuicyforSure.com JuicyforSure.com JuicyforSure™ produces local, artisan-crafted, luxurious and eco-conscious skin care products made with organic, wild-harvested and 100 percent pure plant botanicals. We offer body lotions and butters, which are always packaged in glass and free from parabens, pthalates and petroleum. All items are non-carcinogenic, will not disrupt hormones, are gluten-free, non-GMO and truly vegan. We sell to retail and wholesale customers. See ad, page 36.

THE NATURAL NAIL SPA 8487 Sancus Blvd, Columbus 614-985-3205 Info@TheNaturalNailSpa.com TheNaturalNailSpa.com

Incorporating the most natural products and processes for manicure, pedicure and waxing, while maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and sterilization available. See ad, page 7.

Erica Cornwell, Owner P.O. Box 957, Sunbury 614-264-0120 Erica@TheOilApothecary.com TheOilApothecary.com The Oil Apothecary offers healing hand salves, sugar and salt scrubs, baby balms and pet ointments. Founder Erica Cornwell is a Licensed Esthetician who specializes in holistic care. All the products she has created are handmade, gluten-free, vegan, not tested on animals (cruelty-free), and contain 100 percent organic ingredients. Custom orders can be placed online or by email.

VIRTUE SALON

Melanie Guzzo 3333 N High St, Columbus 614-725-2329 VirtueVeganSalon.com Committed to helping men and women enjoy the luxuries of the modern beauty industry without harming animals, the environment or our health. We are dedicated to working in an organized, stress-free environment while enjoying a holistic lifestyle within true community. See ad, page 23.

BIOFEEDBACK BRAIN CORE THERAPY

Deb Wellmes, MA, CCC/SLP, ND Beecher Wellness Center 428 Beecher Rd, Ste B, Gahanna 614-855-5533 BrainCoreOhio@gmail.com BrainCoreOhio.com Brain Core Therapy™ provides a unique, drug-free approach to treating Brainwave Dysregulation, a condition brought about by tension on the nervous system from a variety of factors. Brainwave Dysregulation may be associated with several neurological conditions such as ADD/ADHD, insomnia, panic attacks, autism, anxiety, memory loss, TBI, migraines and PTSD.

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Lisa Witherow, MS, Owner, Brain Performance Technologist David Disheroon, Brain Performance Technologist 97 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington 614-505-6519 Info@Peak-Brain-Performance.com Peak-Brain-Performance.com

Dani Schneider, Director 6046 Tara Hill Dr, Dublin 614-336-3000 Schneider@BarringtonSchool.com Jane Malagisi, Director 10655 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell 614-336-0000 JaneM@BarringtonSchool.com TheBarringtonSchool.com

Brain health is critical to the overall wellness and regulation of all systems in the body. We offer health-promoting solutions to improve your quality of life, addressing stress and the chronic symptoms of ADD, anxiety, depression and sleep issues. Call to learn more about our individualized plans. See ad, page 27.

The Barrington is an all-inclusive child care facility that is The Barrington School p r o u d t o o f f e r where learning begins organic meals prepared from natural, fresh ingredients and freerange, 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, soccer and Spanish language instruction. See ad, page 7.

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Ohio’s premier green cleaning company, providing eco-friendly cleaning services to homes and businesses throughout the Greater Columbus area. We use Green Seal-certified cleaning solutions, and methods, multi-level HEPA-filtered vacuums, and microfiber tools and cloths. Our employees are screened, bonded and insured, and trained in the most progressive green cleaning techniques. See ad, page 27.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY GENTLE WATERS

Beth Seemann, Clinically Trained Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Member of GPACT 48 Public Sq, Mount Vernon 740-392-3377 GentleWaters2010@yahoo.com GentleWaters2010.com

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 Americas 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.

When combined with a healthy lifestyle, colon hydrotherapy helps maintain proper homeostasis, the correct stability and balance of the body’s internal environment. Gentle Waters uses a closed system called Toxygen, made by Dotolo, that is FDA(US)/ CE(EU) certified for medical use. We pair this with ColoLAVAGE, a safe and effective method of colonoscopy prep. Gentle Waters is the only colon hydrotherapist in Central Ohio that has been clinically trained in the ColoLAVAGE method. See ad, page 19.

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Lori & Mark Vaas, Diamond Wellness Advocates 614-582-7680 LoriVaas@gmail.com Healing-Essential-Oils.com

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 10.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DR. BRYCE ARNDT, D.C. FIAMA Serving Central Ohio 614-382-2710 DrArndt@Live.com

We find the source of symptoms by utilizing functional medicine, blood and hair analysis. We are then able to fix the problem, on a natural level, through addressing nutrition and supplementation. See ad, page 39.

HEALTH COACH PATHWAYS 2 PREVENTION

Kelli Parrish, RN, BSN, Holistic Health Coach Based in Powell 419-305-2077 KelliParrish@Pathways2Prevention.com Pathways2Prevention.com Pathways 2 Prevention provides you with the tools and information you need to create optimal health. We give an individualized, simple and natural approach to healthy nutrition and lifestyle changes. Pathways offers personalized one-on-one health coaching, face-to-face or via teleconference, in addition to group programs, grocery store tours, and workshops. See ad, page 15.

INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY BRAIN ENERGY MD

Dr. Linda Cole, MD 287 W Johnstown Rd, Gahanna 614-887-7731 BrainEnergyMD.com Optimize your journey to wellness. Specializing in treatment plans for depression, mild cognitive impairment, adult ADHD, OCD, anxiety and other mood disorders. Integrative Psychiatry combines medical and holistic approaches to find and correct the underlying causes of disease, by first looking where problems tend to begin (in your gut, immune and endocrine systems) and then testing for your particular imbalances and deficiencies.

NATURAL DENTISTRY DENTAL ALTERNATIVES

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

NATURAL FOODS MEDITATION OM2OHM WELLNESS STUDIO Sheri Rathburn, Owner, C.MI, IAMI 324 West Case St, Powell 614-787-0583 Sheri@Om2Ohm.com Om2Ohm.com

Om2Ohm will change the way you think about stress management. We offer Peace Management for individuals and groups, teaching management of daily peace as opposed to stress. Through Certified Meditation Instruction, Sound Healing, Chromotherapy, Mindfulness based guidance, Energy and Body Work we will transform and empower you. Allow yourself time for peace in our beautiful Om2Ohm wellness center, leave your worries at the door and enter into your “Om away from home”. See ad, page 35.

MINDFULNESS ALKIRE CREEK WELLNESS CENTER Jorden B. Weiss, DO Patricia Bright ACC, MBSR Instructor 279 N State St, #102, Westerville 614-818-0101 PatriciaBright3@gmail.com AlkireCreekPsychiatry.com

Alkire Creek Wellness Center is dedicated to presenting instruction that helps participants re-balance their lives and reduce their stress levels. Our Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course is conducted five times per year, either as a 7-week adult class or as a 4-week teen class. Mindfulness is widely taught and researched as a tool for our modern times. It is a method of paying attention that focuses the individual on showing up to be present and engage in the moment, using techniques to reshape habits and behaviors that are no longer producing positive outcomes. Come learn new skills for a better you.

BEXLEY NATURAL MARKET

508 N Cassady Ave, Bexley 614-252-3951 BexleyNaturalMarket@yahoo.com BexleyNaturalMarket.org The Bexley Natural Market is a not-for-profit cooperative grocery store dedicated to providing food of the highest possible nutritional quality to our members and community. We provide many local and organic products, bulk foods, organic herbs and spices, as well as a vast array of vitamins and supplements to support the health of our customers. We like to support local businesses and farmers by being a space in which their products are available. See ad, page 9.

CARTS HEALTHIER VENDING

Chad Tannehill, Owner 800-567-9702 Chad@CartsHealthierVending.com CartsHealthierVending.com Carts Healthier Vending provides nutritious vending options to businesses/schools/ facilities in central and north central Ohio. We help you promote a more natural lifestyle by offering healthier snacks and drinks to your customers and employees, with no additional cost to your location. See ad, page 21.

NATURE’S PATH MARKET

1360 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna 614-476-6159 NaturesPathMarket.com Nature’s Path is a prominent source of vegetarian and vegan products, offering organic, eco-conscious and down-to-earth items. Our mission is to promote a benevolent, ecofriendly and vegan lifestyle. We strive to be fertile ground where seeds of love can be planted to grow in health and harmony. See ad, page 14.

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 31.

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

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

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Kim Flood, RMT 614-772-1800 ReikiRight@gmail.com ReikiRight.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.

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

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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.”

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

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

REIKI VETERINARY

THE REIKI CENTER

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

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HEALTH & HARMONY ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Kimberly West & Dr. Evelyn Bowden 1117 W 1st Ave, Columbus 614-360-3941 HealthAndHarmonyAnimalHospital@ gmail.com HealthAndHarmonyAnimalHospital.com To honor our patients, Health & Harmony Animal Hospital ensures that each client is confident in the care they are receiving for their animal companion, comfortable with all aspects of the hospital and staff, as well as engaged in all areas of their pet’s health and well-being. We focus on the pet as a whole: mind, body and soul. See ad, page 5.

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LIFETIME PET WELLNESS CENTER Dr. James Carlson 454 Lazelle Rd, Columbus 614-888-2100 LPWC@LifetimePetWellness.com LifetimePetWellness.com

Lifetime Pet Wellness Center is a full service veterinary hospital that practices both conventional and alternative medicine. We are not just a veterinary hospital, we are a facility that CARES. Lifetime Pet Wellness is a wonderful place to be, and you can feel it when you walk through our doors. See ad, page 23.

WELLNESS CENTER WORTHINGTON OPTIMAL WELLNESS

Dr. Julia Keiser 6180 Linworth Rd, Worthington 614-848-5211 Keiser@WorthingtonOptimalWellness.com WorthingtonOptimalWellness.com Worthington Optimal We l l n e s s h a s b e e n helping people reach their optimal health for over 25 years through; Master Level Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Expert Massage, Natural Weight Loss. Nutritional Cleansing, Allergy Cessation and other holistic treatments. Visit central Ohio’s most experienced and comprehensive wellness center at Worthington OptimalWellness.com. See ad, page 13.

YOGA YOGA IN THE SPRINGS RETREATS Melissa Herzog, CYT, Retreat Facilitator 614-946-8281 YogaInTheSprings@gmail.com YogaInTheSprings.com

Yoga & Wellness Retreats in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Choose from 2 locations, The Glen House Inn or Grinnell Mill B&B. Offering organized quarterly retreats as well as private, personalized group retreats. See ad, page 31.

YOGA ON HIGH

Jasmine Astra-elle Grace CEO , Partner, Registered Yoga Teacher 1081 N High St, Columbus 614-291-4444 YogaOnHigh.com Our core Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Hatha programs allow new students to safely learn yoga basics and explore their own body-mind connection, while our advanced asana classes and guest teachers offer the experienced student the opportunity to deepen their practice. We offer a number of specialty classes for moms-to-be, children, teens, and physically challenged or disabled students. See ad, page 30.

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September 2014

LEED* ON.

The Tansky family recently celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of their Sawmill Toyota dealership, the first LEED Gold Certified facility in the region. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to environmental stewardship by recognizing performance in five key areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, sustainable materials selection and indoor environmental quality. Long a dream of Dr. Judy Tansky, the rebuilt dealership utilizes a showroom roof water-retention system that captures rain runoff, later re-purposing it to flush the facility’s restrooms and supply the car wash. For the interior, the color palette, furniture placement, and geographical orientation were all given careful consideration according to feng shui principles. Extensive use of natural light reduces energy consumption and provides a friendlier environment for both customers and employees. Welcome to the future of green.

THINK TANSKY

Mon – Thur 9:00 – 9:00 Fri – Sat 9:00 to 7:00 • Sun 12:00 – 5:00 6300 Sawmill Rd. Dublin, OH 43017 (614) 766 4800 www.tansky.com

*Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. To learn more about LEED certification please go to usgbc.org/leed

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