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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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OF COUCHSURFING Stay With Locals and Make New Friends

by Lisa Rosinky

20 AGELESS LIVNG

How to Stay Forever Young by Kathleen Barnes

28 GOOD CLEAN FISH

U.S. Farmed Seafood That Is Safe and Sustainable by Judith Fertig

30 THE FUN OF FREE PLAY

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Kids Thrive in Unstructured Settings

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he Irish author Oscar Wilde observed “Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.” In the context of agelessness, this implies lifelong learning, but only if we are paying attention along the path and are engaged with what life and others have to offer. Once the milestone markers that occur during adolescence and young adulthood subside, adults are generally left with only the decade thresholds to provide prime opportunities for introspection, reflection and recalibration. The old maxim “40 is the new 30” is an example of just how much our quality of life has improved over our evolutionary span, but also that our life expectancy has dramatically extended such that we now have plenty of additional meaningful years to enjoy after our childrearing and/or work trajectories have waned. As I write this, my grandmother on my stepfather’s side is failing in health and might not have much longer to live. Though, at 85, she has lived a considerable amount of time, and had a productive life during that span, her recent decline is still a stark yet sobering reminder of the relatively brief space of existence and time that we occupy on this rotating sphere, amidst the grand scope and continuum of the universe. As I think back to the children she raised, plus the sprawling and fruitful garden she tended for so many years after retirement, it serves as an illustration of how we can choose to spend all our years in meaningful ways. Legendary boxer Muhammed Ali said, “Don’t count the days, make the days count.” His advice suggests that we should shift our focus from the passage of time to how we spend that time while we are here for the relatively short span that is the human life cycle. Similarly, President Abraham Lincoln observed, “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” Rock musician Billie Joe Armstrong offers these words of advice on remaining dynamically engaged with life while aging: “It’s about trying to mentally keep yourself in a place where you’re never resting on your laurels. That’s the fountain of youth. It’s your zest for life.” The Chinese philosopher Confucius remarked, “It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.” We tend to let age “catch up” with us if we become content enough to fall into staid patterns and recede from pushing ourselves to continually learn, try and do new things. Perhaps my favorite quote of all regarding agelessness is from motivational speaker Michael Altshuler: “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” We are in control of how we conduct ourselves and how we spend our days.

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newsbriefs Wellness Group Adds Therapeutic Yoga Classes

enew Wellness, in recognition of their appreciation for the healing power of yoga and their mission statement to “help individuals discover their best self,” is incorporating new therapeutic yoga classes to their overall schedule. Anna Schott, a facility founder, explains, “These classes will address anxiety, stress, healing the past, sleep issues, inflexibility and chronic pain. The classes are open to anyone who is interested and feels that they can benefit.” Location: 287 W. Johnstown Rd., Columbus. For more information, call 614-305-5102 or visit Renew-WellnessCenter.com. See ad, page 54.

Nutrition Experts Release Free Book Online

eanne Goncalves, RD, and Monica Walker, MA, a mother/ daughter duo at LM Consulting Dietitians, are publishing their first digital eBook within a series of short guides to food consumption and digestion. Entitled “Pee Should Be Clear, Poop Should Float,” the book details the importance of proper hydration and the best sources of fiber, plus how to include them both in a daily diet. “It is not in the way some might expect,” says Walker. “We wrote the book based on the style and information Leanne regularly uses when consulting with clients,” Walker explains. “We take fundamental nutrition guidance and translate it to fun, simple and effective methods of incorporation.” The eBook is available as a free download online at BarnesAndNoble.com for the Nook device, Apple.com for portable Apple devices, Kobo.com for the eReader device, and eBook platform sites Smashwords.com, Scribd.com and OysterBooks.com. It also retails for 99 cents on Amazon.com for their Kindle device. The next book in the series will discuss what combination of foods to eat and when they should be consumed. Future books will explore topics such as soda pop and artificial sweeteners. For more information, visit LMConsultingDietitians.com.

Center Offers Classes for the Differently-Abled

ndividuals who are physically challenged, have learning difficulties or who do not feel comfortable in large groups now have access to Reiki instruction in private classes offered at The Reiki Center. Specialized classes incorporate the standard curriculum of the center’s regular classes, including traditional hands-on attunements, yet are tailored to the specific needs of each student. “Students who require assistance or companionship will especially appreciate receiving personalized instruction,” explained Linda Haley, Center Director. “We’ve realized that meeting each student’s needs means that we need to take a fresh look at how we help people learn.” Private classes for children include the basics of meditation and energy healing techniques to increase both confidence and a sense of empowerment. The focus is on helping children learn how to help themselves whenever possible. The private classes will be similar to the group classes currently offered to children, yet designed to meet special needs. Reiki is a Japanese form of pain and stress relief that provides relaxation and enhanced wellness through gentle touch. The technique facilitates each person’s own ability to find and maintain balance in body, mind and spirit. Known as a spiritual healing practice, Reiki helps each person to discover meaning and purpose in life, often serving as a bridge to a better connection with the self and others. The Reiki Center is Central Ohio’s oldest and largest natural wellness facility, offering 25 natural therapies for body, mind and spirit, as well as the only center in the region offering certified traditional (original format) Reiki instruction. Location: 1540 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus. For more information, call 614-486-8323 or visit TheReikiCenter.net. See ad, page 23.

Boutique Carries Sustainable Jewelry Line

udacious Boutique is now the exclusive retailer of Alex and Ani products in Dublin. Alex and Ani is a Rhode Island-based line of bangle bracelets made with recycled metals. The bracelets are expandable to ensure they fit for any wrist, and each comes with a special message. The retail shop also offers additional jewelry such as rings, necklaces and earrings, as well as fashion clothing from XS to plus sizes, and accessories such as designerinspired handbags. Location: 4375 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. For more information, call 614-799-8951 or visit AudaciousBoutique.com. See ad, page 32. 7

Health Professionals Add Staff Member

eaves of Life has expanded its coaching staff to include Shannon Curry, Certified Lifestyle Educator. Shannon began her career in a physician-supervised nutrition program and has helped hundreds of patients navigate difficult lifestyle changes to achieve optimal health. Shannon struggled for years with frustrating symptoms such as insomnia, frequent infections, attention deficit disorder and memory problems before finding her own path to health. During that time, she developed a unique compassion for clients who need more than just a plan on paper. As Shannon states, “I love the idea of being able to transform health so simply - by changing what you eat and how you care for yourself.” Shannon brings her zest for wellness to several specialties including emotional eating, stress management, nutrition as support for healing the gut, and preparing mothers for healthy pregnancies, as well as their diet during pregnancy. Patty Shipley, naturopath and Leaves of Life founder, remarks, “Shannon’s compassion and treatment philosophy makes her a perfect fit for our practice. She emphasizes the importance of behavioral changes to achieve lasting results – which is an important complement to the naturopathic care we offer.” Leaves of Life is a group of collaborative, integrative practitioners serving Central Ohio since 1999. Clinic offerings include primary care, bio-identical hormone balancing, lifestyle and nutrition counseling, energy work, wellness screens and naturopathic care. Location: 7720 Rivers Edge Dr., Ste. 121, Columbus. For more information, call 614-888-4372 or visit LeavesOfLife.com. See ad, page 23.

Holistic Cruise Sets Sail in February 2016

he next opportunity is approaching to learn from many of the world’s leading experts in getting and staying healthy during a one-week Caribbean cruise vacation. A Holistic Holiday at Sea, cited by National Geographic Traveler as “one of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life,” will depart on its 13th “Voyage to Well-Being” on February 27 next year with 35 teachers, 130 classes, a vegan menu and myriad social events. Guests may choose from a wide spectrum of classes and workshops ranging from several types of yoga, fitness and meditation to presentations on integrative medicine, plant-based nutrition, as well as 10 cooking classes and lectures from a host of luminaries including Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Michael Klaper. The cruise begins and ends in Miami, with ports of call at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico and Nassau, Bahamas. The unique concept is the brainchild of Sandy Pukel, who previously conducted health educational programs in Miami for four decades. His first cruise attracted 400 people; more than a decade later, it counts among one of the largest national holistic events, hosting 1,850 like-minded cruisers on each voyage. “This relaxing vacation and educational experience has profoundly changed thousands of lives,” he says. For more information or to register, call 800-496-0989 or 877-844-7977, or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com. See ad, page 55. 8

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ecotip Happy Eco-Birthday!

Parties that Celebrate Life and the Planet The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.

Youngsters Location matters. Consider a park or beach as a setting to promote exercise and time outdoors. Children’s museums and wildlife centers frequently host kids’ birthday parties. Other “experience parties”, as suggested at Tinyurl.com/GreenChildPartyTips, include pottery making, tie-dyeing organic T-shirts or touring a local fire station.

Make a maestro. Presenting a gift card for introductory music lessons can launch a young musician. A recent study by the National Association for Music Education notes that early exposure to music develops language, reading, math and memorization skills; improves hand-eye coordination; builds confidence and a sense of achievement; and promotes social interaction and teamwork when performing with others. Or, give tickets to introduce a child to classical, pops or jazz concert-going.

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Forgo traditional trappings. Rather than using paper materials, consider decorating an old sheet as a festive tablecloth, utilize recycled computer or other repurposed paper to print custom placemats, and personalize cloth napkins found at estate sales or made from old clothes with guest names written with fabric pens for a unique and reusable party favor. Find details on these and other tips at Tinyurl. com/PBS-Green-Party-Ideas.

Healthy drinks and eats. Serve or bring organic, locally made beer and wine and pure fruit juices. Have the party catered by a health food restaurant or store, or order organic takeout.

Sustainable gifts. PlanToys makes its toys from rubberwood, a sustainable byproduct of latex harvesting, and non-formaldehyde glues. For preteens, gift a subscription to the National Wildlife Federation’s Ranger Rick magazine or a birdhouse or bird feeder.

Family ties. Work beforehand with a partner or family member of the birthday celebrant to showcase family photos at the party and spark sharing of nostalgic stories among guests.

Do-good gifts. Antique and consignment shops are filled with items rich in culture and history. Museums, art centers and specialty gift shops offer fair trade creations handmade by overseas workers that all purchases assist.

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Yoga Boosts Brain Gray Matter

esearch from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center has found that a regular hatha yoga practice increases gray matter within the brain, reversing the loss found among those with chronic pain. The researchers tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven non-practitioners. Each of the subjects underwent tests for depression, anxiety, moods and cognition levels, along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The scientists found that the brains of the yoga meditation practitioners contained significantly greater gray matter by volume in key brain regions, including the frontal, temporal and occipital cortices, plus the cerebellum and the hippocampus, compared to the non-yoga subjects. The yoga meditation practitioners also had more gray area in the prefrontal cortex regions that are involved in decision-making, reward/consequence, control and coordination.

Support Groups Keep Artery Patients Mobile

esearch published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that when peripheral artery disease patients engage in behavioral support groups that encourage exercise, they realize increased mobility. The researchers from Northwestern University followed 194 patients for a year, testing subjects at six months and again at 12 months. The patients were divided into two groups; one attended weekly intervention group meetings, while the control group attended weekly lectures. After six months, the researchers found that only 6.3 percent of those that attended the support group meetings experienced mobility loss, compared to 26.5 percent of those that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend the meetings. After one year, the support group attendees again showed positive results. The control group had 18.5 percent loss in mobility, while only 5.2 percent of the support group attendees did.

Smog Increases Stroke Risk

esearch from Germany has found that the high particulate numbers in smoggy areas increase the risk of stroke. The Heinz Nixdorf Recall study followed more than 4,400 people between the ages of 45 and 74 years old. The researchers began the study in 2000. They compared stroke and heart attacks to air pollution particulate matter (PM) levels of PM10 (particle sizes of 10 micrometers or less) and PM2.5 (2.5 micrometers or less). The study found that stroke incidence was more than two-and-a-half times higher among people with long-term exposure to PM10, while stroke incidence increased by more than three times among people with long-term exposure to PM2.5 smog. 10

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Chamomile Tea Helps Us Live Longer

n a study of 1,677 Mexican-American men and women over the age of 65 from the Southwestern U.S., researchers have found that drinking chamomile tea decreases the risk of earlier mortality by an average of 29 percent. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch followed the study population for seven years. Among those tested, 14 percent drank chamomile tea regularly. These were primarily women, and those women that drank chamomile tea experienced a 33 percent reduced mortality during the study period. The small group of men that drank the chamomile tea regularly did not register a significant difference in mortality. Chamomile also has a long history of use in folk medicine and is primarily used to settle digestion and calm the mind. It is a leading natural herbal tea in many countries and contains no caffeine. While various species may be used, chamomile tea is traditionally made by infusing the flowers of either German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) or Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) into hot water. In Spanish-speaking regions, chamomile tea is often referred to as manzanilla teaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;consumed in Mexico and other Spanish cultures for centuries.

Daily Exercise Adds Five Years to Life

esearch published this year in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has determined that just 30 minutes of exercise, six days a week, can result in a reduced risk of early death by 40 percent, regardless of the intensity of the exercise. The researchers followed nearly 15,000 men born between 1923 and 1932. The men’s exercise and sedentary levels were measured along with the number of deaths that occurred during two 12-year study periods. In the second 12-year period, the researchers followed almost 6,000 of the surviving men. The researchers compared those men that were sedentary with those that exercised either moderately or intensely and found that moderate to intense exercise increased their average lifespan by five years. This improvement was comparable to the difference between smoking and non-smoking, according to the researchers. The data comes from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, in Oslo. The scientists’ finding confirms that public health practices for elderly men should include efforts to increase physical activity, along with efforts to reduce smoking.

Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Testicular Cancer

ew research published in the British Journal of Cancer has found that taking muscle-building supplements can increase the risk of testicular cancer by up to 65 percent. The study monitored 356 cancer patients and 513 control subjects, all from Connecticut and Massachusetts. The case-control study was conducted by researchers from the Yale School of Public Health and the Harvard School of Public Health, and tested for testicular germ cell cancer. About 90 percent of testicular cancers originate from germ cells. The researchers found the subjects that used multiple musclebuilding supplements and those that began using the supplements when they were younger had the greatest risk of developing cancer.

GREEN TEA, APPLES AND COCOA PROTECT AGAINST CANCER AND ARTERIAL PLAQUE

esearch published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research has found a new mechanism that may provide the key to why some foods are particularly healthy. The researchers found that epigallocatechin gallates, a class of polyphenols contained in green tea, apples, cocoa and other herbs and foods, blocks vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF, which is implicated in the buildup of plaque in the arteries, as well as cancer growth. Blocking VEGF helps prevent angiogenesis—when tumors form new blood vessels that help them grow. The researchers, from the Institute of Food Research, in Norwich, in the United Kingdom, tested the polyphenols, as well as human cells, in the laboratory.

Plants Absorb Second-Hand Smoke, Too

on-smokers aren’t the only ones to suffer from passive smoking. New research from the Technical University of Braunschweig, in Germany, has determined that plants can also absorb nicotine from cigarette smoke, soil and pesticide sprays. The data showed that many plants yield higher quantities of nicotine residues from periods when pesticides used contained nicotine. Plants that were mulched with tobacco leaves also absorbed nicotine into their leaves. “Tremendously elevated nicotine levels were detected after fumigation with cigarette smoke,” says Dirk Selmar, lead author of the study.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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A Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050 According to a new study by the U.S. Energy Department (Tinyurl.com/EnergyDepartmentWindReport), wind power could provide more than a third of the nation’s electricity in a few decades, while posting a net savings in energy costs. Undersecretary for Technology and Energy Lynn Orr, Ph.D., states, “With continued commitment, wind can be the cheapest, cleanest option in all 50 states by 2050.” Wind power has tripled since 2000, and now supplies nearly 5 percent of the country’s electric power. The report says that it could dramatically reduce air pollution and go a long way toward meeting the country’s goals of slowing climate change. Meanwhile, Spanish engineers have invented the Vortex Bladeless wind turbine, a hollow straw that sticks up 40 feet from the ground and vibrates when the wind passes through it. Instead of using a propeller, the Vortex takes advantage of an aerodynamic effect called vorticity. The result is a turbine that’s 50 percent less expensive than a bladed model and is nearly silent. It’s not as efficient as conventional turbines, but more of them can be placed in the same amount of space, for a net gain of 40 percent in efficiency. Plus, with no gears or moving parts, maintenance is much easier and they are safer for bats and birds. Source: Wired

Bottomless Well

De-Salting Water Could Help Drought-Stricken Areas A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Jain Irrigation Systems has devised a method of turning brackish water into drinking water using renewable energy. This solar-powered machine is able to pull salt out of water and disinfect it with ultraviolet rays, making it suitable for both irrigation and drinking. Electrodialysis works by passing a stream of water between two electrodes with opposite charges. Because the salt dissolved in water consists of positive and negative ions, the electrodes pull the ions out of the water, leaving fresher water at the center of the flow. A series of membranes separate the freshwater stream from increasingly salty ones. The photovoltaic-powered electrodialysis reversal system recently won the top $140,000 Desal Prize from the U.S. Department of Interior. “This technology has the potential to bring agriculture to vast barren lands using brackish water,” says Richard Restuccia, Jain’s vice president of landscape solutions. The prize was developed to supply catalytic funding to capture and support innovative ideas and new technologies that could have a significant impact on resolving global water demand. Among 13 desalination projects under consideration along the California coast, the Carlsbad Desalination Project will be the largest in the Western Hemisphere once it is completed in the fall. Source: EcoWatch.com 12

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Supreme Hope

Online Summer of Peace Program Continues Designed by The Shift Network as “the largest virtual peace event on the planet,” a free, online three-month global movement program, The Summer of Peace, continues through September 21. It promises to inspire participants by teaching ways to heal conflicts within oneself, in relationships and in the world using peace, instead of conflict, as the new baseline. Featured thought leaders include Deepak Chopra, Ervin Laszlo, Grandmother Agnes Pilgrim, Karen Armstrong, Lisa Garr and Congressman Tim Ryan, plus messages from the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Jane Goodall. Programs include The Subtle Activism Summit: Inner Dimensions of Peace Building from September 8 to 10, and 11 Ways to Transform Your World from September 11 to 21, concluding on the United Nations International Day of Peace. “You’ll discover more personal ease, joy and well-being with techniques to connect more profoundly to the deep peace within yourself and the latest in the science of compassion,” says Garr, host of The Aware Show and Being Aware and bestselling author of Becoming Aware. She also attests that participants will find the best practices for citizen engagement and conscious activism to help accelerate the shift to a world of peace. For more information or to register, visit SummerOfPeace.net.

Embracing Invasives Rethinking the Balance of Nature

Environmental journalist Fred Pearce, author of the new book, The New Wild: Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature’s Salvation, traveled across six continents and ecosystems from remote Pacific islands to the United Kingdom and the Great Lakes to reveal some outdated scientific ideas about invasive species and the balance of nature. Pearce argues that mainstream environmentalists are correct that we need a rewilding of the Earth, but they are wrong if they believe it can be achieved by reengineering ecosystems. He thinks that humans have changed the planet too much, and nature never goes backward. But a growing group of scientists is taking a fresh look at how species interact in the wild. According to these new ecologists, we should applaud the dynamism of alien species and the new ecosystems they create. In an era of climate change and widespread ecological damage, it’s crucial that we find ways to help nature regenerate. Embracing this new ecology, Pearce proposes, is our best chance, maintaining, “To be an environmentalist in the 21st century means celebrating nature’s wildness and capacity for change.” Source: Earthtalk.org

You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old. ~George Burns

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China Tests Hydrogen-Powered Mass Transit China has started testing the world’s first hydrogen-powered tram. Although hydrogen fuel cells have been around for a while and are currently being used and tested in a variety of vehicles, including buses, the country is the first to master the technology for trams. Hydrogen is extremely abundant and can be extracted from a variety of sources, both renewable and non-renewable. Hydrogen-fuel cell vehicles produce zero emissions, only water. One tank lasts for about 60 miles and takes three minutes to refuel. See the vehicle in action at Tinyurl.com/ChineseHydrogenTrain. natural awakenings

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Parliament of World Religions Gathering The 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions, regarded by organizers as the oldest, largest and most inclusive gathering of all faiths and traditions, will be held from October 15 to 19 at the Salt Palace Convention Center, in Salt Lake City. International spiritual leaders will come together to share wisdom and best practices in dealing with critical global issues, especially climate change and care for creation; income inequality and wasteful consumption; and war, violence and hate speech. Leading speakers include the Dalai Lama, Karen Armstrong, Tariq Ramadan, Mairead Maguire, Jim Wallis, Oscar Arias Sanchez, Eboo Patel, Vandana Shiva and Michael Bernard Beckwith. Attendees can also participate in a Women’s Assembly and Program Initiative; training in dialogue, interfaith activism, fundraising and organizing; musical performances and film showings; breakout sessions; and networking opportunities. Cost: $200 to $550, based on date of registration. Discounts and housing options are available for families, groups, organizations and students, along with scholarship and sponsorship opportunities. For more information or to register, email 2015@ParliamentOfReligions.org or visit ParliamentOfReligions.org.

Secular Socialization

Today’s Young Adults Are the Least Religious Ever Researchers led by San Diego State University Psychology Professor Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., found that millennials are the least religious generation of the last six decades, and possibly in the nation’s history. They analyzed data from 11.2 million respondents from four nationally representative surveys of U.S. adolescents ages 13 to 18 taken between 1966 and 2014. Results published in the journal PLOS One conclude that recent adolescents are less likely to say that religion is important in their lives, report less approval of religious organizations and find themselves feeling less spiritual and spending less time praying or meditating. “Unlike previous studies, ours is able to show that millennials’ lower religious involvement is due to cultural change, not to their being young and unsettled,” says Twenge, who is also the author of Generation Me. “Millennial adolescents are less religious than Boomers and GenXers were at the same ages,” she notes. “We also looked at younger ages than the previous studies. More of today’s adolescents are abandoning religion before they reach adulthood, with an increasing number not raised with religion at all.” Source: San Diego State University

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uperfoods loaded with antioxidants can help slow the aging process and perhaps even help you avoid age-related diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. Blueberries have always been hailed as the ultimate superfood but according to Professor Zu from Louisiana State University, “A spoonful of black rice contains more health-promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than are found in a spoonful of blueberries but with less sugar and more fiber and vitamin E.” Its bright color (actually a deep purple) indicates a healthy food and contains the same antioxidants as leafy greens, red tomatoes and orange carrots. Also known as the “forbidden rice,” black rice has been revered for centuries both for its attractive looks and perceived dietary benefits. In ancient China it was reserved to be eaten by emperors and was believed to have great health properties. Black rice is a nutty-tasting superfood that will bring new flavor and texture to the dinner table and add years to one’s life. Trudy Pieper is a Naturopathic Doctor with Phoenix Wellness Center, in Johnstown. For more information, call 740-6169949 or visit PhoenixWellness4U.com. See ad, page 53.

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy During Back to School Season by Lily Shahar Kunning

s kids go back to school, they are continually exposed to high levels of germs and bacteria as they regularly interact and breathe the same air. This daily exchange ultimately affects teachers, family members and health care workers, too. One way for all of us to overcome this increased risk is to boost the immune system by using safe and effective natural remedies. There are a number of plant-based solutions, including: lozenges, herbs, oils and teas, as well as homeopathy and aromatherapy. Contracting head lice is also a concern, but natural brands such as Hyland’s Homeopathy and Xpel Pure can help address those pesky critters and prevent them from coming back. Lily Shahar Kunning is the herbalist-in-residence and owner of Boline Apothecary, in Clintonville. For more information, call 614-517-0466 or visit BolineApothecary.com. See ad, page 13. 16

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he combination of high acidity in popular sports and energy drinks, in addition to the volume of sugar, harms teeth. When examining the acidity of a substance, the pH scale is used. The lower the pH number, the higher the acid content. Most of these drinks have a pH as low as 2.9. For comparison: water has a pH of 7.0, battery acid is 1.0 and a lemon is 3.0. Sugar might rot teeth, but the acid in energy and sports drinks also does irreversible damage to the tooth enamel, according to researchers. Results from a study done at Southern Illinois University found that energy and sports drinks contain enough acid to start destroying teeth after only five days. Between 30 and 50 percent of American teens use energy drinks, the paper cites, and up to 62 percent drink sports drinks at least once a day. Damage to enamel can cause teeth to become sensitive to touch and temperature changes, and to ultimately be more susceptible to cavities and decay. Consumers often think that diet or sugar-free options are better, but this is not the case. “Bacteria convert sugar to acid, and it’s the acid bath that damages enamel, not the sugar directly,” said Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale Prevention Center. “So, by incorporating a high acid load in a drink, we are just cutting out the middleman on the way to tooth decay.” Athletes who require increased hydration due to highintensity workouts or extreme settings of heat or altitude can follow these tips to help reduce damage and keep pearly whites just that: • Wait at least 30 minutes before brushing teeth. Brushing immediately after drinking acidic drinks such as sports drinks can cause serious corrosion of dentin, the layer below a tooth’s enamel. • If possible, drink with a straw. • Consume sugary or acidic beverages in one sitting. It’s true what dentists say: “Sip all day, get decay.” • Neutralize the effect of sports drinks by alternating sips of water with the drink. • Chew gum containing xylitol, or rinse the mouth with water following consumption of sports drinks. Richard DeLano is a dentist at Dental Alternatives, in Worthington. For more information, call 614-888-0377 or visit DentalAlternatives.net. See ad, page 8.

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able, build people’s faith and aniel Sperry, a “couchsurfer” trust in one another and in his late 50s, decided create meaningful conneca few years ago to quit tions across cultures. his day job and make a living by It’s easy to become performing cello music and reciting a member by creating a poetry in living rooms across the profile as a host and/ country. “I didn’t know it would or a traveler, which become a catalyst for includes verified idenbringing communitification. Guests don’t need ties of local people to reciprocate by hosting or together,” he says, leaving gifts, although but his first gig, a lasting friendships are a “little shotgun shack” common result. Hosts and in Elko, Nevada, became more guests are encouraged to than a once in a lifetime experience. leave honest reviews for each Years later, his Elko host remains a other, which helps close friend and hosts a regular (and lucrative) stop As a traveler, offer ensure ongoing safety and good behavior all on his cross-country tours. Not only does creating an ethnic meal, good around. Meanwhile, connections with strangstory or how to say non-members also ers make us happier—as hello in a different are welcome to University of Chicago social couchsurfing scientists have proven—it language. As a host, explore events in their city. leads to fun travel stories. If be open to what Fun opportunities to we choose to see the world new connecvia the decade-old organizaguests can teach. make tions include weekly tion at Couchsurfing.com, Keep a travel log language exchanges, we might find ourselves swaps, outdoor sleeping on a sailboat in the and guestbook to skill activities and potIrish Sea; meeting backpackrecord memories. lucks. ers by solar-powered light in “For me, it’s a cave in Petra, Jordan; sharing a room undeniably about the community, the with a pet bird that falls asleep listenkind of person it tends to attract,” says ing to sappy love songs on the radio; or Joseph Abrahamson, a couchsurfer in jamming to old-time banjo and fiddle his mid-20s. “A room full of couchtunes in a North Carolina kitchen. surfers is full of stories and listening The global community of and sharing and trust. It changes a couchsurfers, now 10 million strong, person in a positive way… people that considers strangers “friends you travel like this for long enough can no haven’t met yet.” They currently are hosting and organizing more than half- longer survive with closed minds.” a-million events in more than 200,000 cities worldwide this year. The aim is to Lisa Rosinky is a freelance writer in Boston. make travel easier and more afford-

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AGELESS LIVING How to Stay Forever Young by Kathleen Barnes

Agelessness: Engaging in and experiencing life without fear of falling, failing or falling apart.

n a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth, Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age. “We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.” One of Northrup’s primary admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

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Our Western society fosters a belief system that we will become decrepit, frail and mentally feeble at a certain age. “When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and longterm care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older— as the targets of ads for Depend. We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally

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leading longer and healthier lives. Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050. What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill. Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.” “Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds. “Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

Take Control of the Body

“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar,

metabolic syndrome); and stress. “Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden. While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stress-reduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

Oxidative Damage

Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within. “Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden.

His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antioxidants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grass-fed meats and organic dairy products. Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poisonous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock.

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Inflammation

Long-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden. His suggestion: First, get a C-reactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body. A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack. Anti-inflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and seeds have all been widely scientifically proven to reduce chronic inflammation.

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Glycation

This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates advanced glycation end (AGE) products that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging. Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried

dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.

Stress

The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human

Compute Your Real Age Lifestyle choices can make our bodies older, or younger, than our number of orbits around the sun, according to Michael Roizen, a doctor of internal medicine and author of This is Your Do-Over: The 7 Secrets of Losing Weight, Living Longer, and Getting a Second Chance at the Life You Want. “Seventy percent of aging is in the simple things you do or don’t do,” he maintains. Here are a few sobering examples: n An unresolved major life stressor, such as a divorce, being sued, the death of a close relative or other traumatic events, can add up to 32 years to chronological age. Managing the stress adds a relatively insignificant two years. n Swap out saturated fats (cheese and meat) for monounsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts and avocados). Subtract 2.5 years from chronological age. n Get up out of the chair every 15 minutes and also take a 10-minute walk every two hours. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age. n Have close friends. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age. Take the Real Age test at ShareCare.com/RealAge.

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physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to well-established science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms, including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi. Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as anti-aging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.” Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death, “I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep drop-off at the end.” Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that are within your control. Dietary choices alone can make you 13 years younger or older than your actual age.” Roizen adds uncontrolled portion sizes, tobacco use and physical inactivity to the list of life-shortening lifestyle options.

Align with Spirit

“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue. Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to

embody, not deny our spirits.” Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature. You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.” Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking its water, breathing its air and basking in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for anti-aging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy and youthfulness.” We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happyhealthy, happy-healthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, her latest being Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com. natural awakenings

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Graceful Aging Natural Ways to Help the Body Function Optimally by Lily Shahar Kunning

s a society, we are living longer, and more and more of us are experiencing symptoms of loose or sagging skin, creaky joints, a slowing metabolism, and a less aggressive immune system. Are these issues something we must simply â&#x20AC;&#x153;live withâ&#x20AC;?, or can we proactively lessen their effects on our bodies? Thankfully, nature provides us with many solutions to our aging woes.Â

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them are created by someone in a lab coat. Rather than look at chemicallyextracted isolates like retinol, hyaluronic acid, or niacinamide, choose whole plant ingredients that have been minimally processed. Look for ingredients like helichrysum (also known as immortelle), any pressedseed oil (like carrot seed, evening primrose, sea buckthorn, or kukui nut), or infused oils with botanicals like marshmallow, blue malva (or mallow), calendula, or violet.

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A lifetime of impact eventually takes its toll on our joints. We lose cartilage over time, making our bones creak and scrape painfully. Cartilage is essentially avascular (has no blood or

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nerve supply) and is therefore quite a difficult area to heal. Long-term therapy is necessary to ensure healthy repair. The best way to improve the health of the cartilage is to reduce wear, tear, and inflammation, plus increase nutrients and antioxidants to the area that provide the joints with substances to rebuild. The damage that occurs to the cartilage happens over a long period of time, and similarly, any changes towards improvement will also take time. Hydration can also help heal aching joints. Low water consumption can cause the cartilage to become dry and may contribute to further degradation. Reduce acidic food intake, as these foods can contribute to inflammation and acidity (which wears down the cartilage and joints). Examples of acidic foods are: red meats, dairy, wheat, sugar, tea, coffee, alcohol and processed foods. Conversely, increase alkalizing foods to lower inflammation and acidity, by consuming: water, lemon juice, sprouts, nuts, seeds, fish, grains and living foods (green barley powder, spirulina, or chlorella). Increasing essential fatty acids in the diet from foods such as fish, avocados, and flax seed oil will also help to rebuild cartilage. In the meantime, supplement for flexibility and circulation using turmeric, making sure to catalyze the curcumin component by consuming in conjunction with black pepper. Curcumin is anti-inflammatory, warming, and promotes circulation.

Metabolism

It is inevitable that all things wind down, but too slow of a metabolism can lead to problems like constipation, excessive weight gain, fatigue, decreased immune function and poor digestion.

Exercise is still the best way to keep the metabolism moving. For those that have less mobility than when younger, that might mean modified exercise. Seek classes in movement programs such as “restorative” yoga, water aerobics, tai chi, or qigong. Use herbal supplements and key foods to give the immune system a great boost. Start the morning with a shot of fresh lemon juice, a dash of cayenne pepper and some grated ginger root in apple cider vinegar. It will put some pep in your step! Ongoing metabolic-boosting herbs include green and yerba maté, plus all varieties of ginseng, gotu

(the two are inextricably linked, as 75 to 90 percent of the immune system is in the gut), we can prevent illnesses that come from unchecked pathogens having their way with the body. Strengthening all parts of the digestive system is as simple as taking a bitter tonic, known as “digestive bitters”, before meals in order to optimize liver, gall bladder, and pancreatic function. It will also increase nutrient absorption in the small intestine, help with stomach acid issues, and boost the metabolism. People with blood sugar issues will experience increased glycemic index stability. There are also herbs that we herbalists call “immunoregulators”. They do not boost or suppress the immune system, but rather help it do its job better. This class of herbs, which include reishi and other mushrooms, are essential for a better immune system, even for those with autoimmune disease. Simply look to nature for assistance with problems during all stages of life, from young to old. Natural therapies, used for generations, are safe, effective, and good for you!

Hydration can also help heal aching joints. Low water consumption can cause the cartilage to become dry and may contribute to further degradation. kola (also known as brahmi), ginger, turmeric, and kola nut.

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here are many paths to healing and wellness based on the experiences and needs of each individual, and places like Renew Wellness are giving individuals the space to find what is right for them. These paths include multiple avenues for clients to find their best selves through physical and emotional healing. This holistic approach is what inspired Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Independent Social Worker Anna Schott and fellow LISW-S and Business Partner Cassie Starinsky to start Renew Wellness in August of 2012. The two met while working together at a community mental health organization. “We decided that we wanted to take a more holistic and wellness approach to working with people that we couldn’t do at the community mental health agency,” Schott says. “We really try to focus on the whole person.” What started as a small practice built around yoga and counseling has since grown into a robust center for healing with a number of specialties. The founders make up two of the five licensed independent social workers helping clients find emotional healing, with counselors Jamie Eversole, Shawna Park and newest team member Katie Gilbert rounding out the counseling program. They employ a variety of therapy techniques used to treat clients facing any number of issues, from anxiety and depression to problems with substance abuse, as well as programs for those just seeking to become the best version of themselves. Yoga is another flagship practice of Renew Wellness that is offered free to all clients. “I always encourage clients to go to yoga,” Schott says. “One, it’s very beneficial and therapeutic, and two, it’s free.” 26

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This month, Renew Wellness will further expand their offerings with a number of new therapeutic yoga classes. They will host yoga for anxiety and stress, yoga for healing the past, yoga for body pain and inflexibility, and yoga for sleep. “They address more of a grounding practice and we really try to focus more on breath work and breathing,” Schott says. Many individuals seeking therapy or those who have faced trauma tend to deal with disconnect and dissociation so, “A lot of it is going to be about bringing them into their body,” Schott explains. Other yoga classes, groups and workshops offer specialized insights. There is a yoga class with writing prompts to help connect the mind and body, and empower yoga for teens. Another popular workshop helps clients develop vision boards. “We try and offer classes to help supplement other services that we’re offering,” says Schott. Outside of these two foundational services, Renew Wellness has added specialists in integrative psychiatry, massage therapy and chiropractic. Integrative Psychiatrist Linda Cole’s healing practice assesses and manages brain dysfunction as it relates to total-body issues. This holistic approach encourages patients to take charge of their own health and can address mood problems, anxiety, energy and traumatic brain injury. As a massage therapist with a wide range of experience, Brianna Colón brings Thai yoga massage, joint sessions and intuitive counseling to the practice. Jeffrey Brown will join the Renew Wellness team this month, combining chiropractic and holographic health, incorporating traditional chiropractic with several other care methods including nutritional supplementation, dietary advice and other strategies. Referrals among the team are common at Renew Wellness. Seeing different providers can help clients with different aspects of healing. Schott says some clients are more into alternative healing processes and others are not, but whatever their mindset, the team strives to meet clients where they are. Schott credits their passionate and creative specialists with the center’s rapid growth over the last three years. “We have found really qualified, highly-trained people to work with us, and we all believe in the same things in terms of treating people and healing and finding alternative ways of working with clients,” she says. Location: 287 W. Johnstown Rd. For more information, call 614-578-5269 or visit Renew-Wellness-Center. com. See ad, page 54. 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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Good Clean Fish U.S.-Farmed Seafood That Is Safe and Sustainable by Judith Fertig

Wild-caught fish from pure waters is the gold standard of seafood, but sustainable populations from healthy waters are shrinking. That’s one reason why fish farms are appearing in unusual places—barramundi flourish on a Nebraska cattle ranch, shrimp in chilly Massachusetts and inland tilapia in Southern California.

ith the demand for seafood outpacing what can safely be harvested in the wild, half the seafood we eat comes from aquaculture, says Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Yet, farmed seafood has a reputation for uneven quality and questionable farming practices. A primary reason is that much of what Americans buy comes from Asia, where aquaculture is less stringently managed. Meanwhile, domestic aquaculture provides only about 5 percent of the seafood consumed here, according to NOAA.

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tions. One is to purchase farmed fish raised in the U.S., says Sullivan. The agency’s FishWatch consumer information service assures: “If it’s harvested in the United States, it’s inherently sustainable as a result of the rigorous U.S. management process that ensures fisheries are continuously monitored, improved and sustainable.” Whole Foods Markets have found that farming seafood (aquaculture) can provide a consistent, highquality, year-round supply of healthy and delicious protein. Accordingly, “When it’s done right, aquaculture can be environmentally friendly and offer a crucial way to supplement wild-caught fish supplies. On the other hand, poor farming practices such as the overuse of chemicals and antibiotics and those that cause water

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Chefs like Rick Moonen, who owns RM Seafood, in Las Vegas, are getting behind U.S. aquaculture farms that do it right, raising healthy, sustainable and delicious fish. Moonen recently became a brand ambassador for True North Salmon, a farm system that integrates the way nature keeps fish healthy and fresh. “They have a salmon farm near a mussel farm near a kelp farm, mimicking the way these three species interact in the wild,” says Moonen. The best seafood farms take what geography and climate offer—ocean inlets, a natural spring and a natural depression in the land or indoor controlled freshwater tanks—and use clean feed. With no antibiotics, nonGMO food (free of genetic modification) in the right ratio, good water quality and creative ways to use the effluent, they employ green farming practices to raise fish and shellfish that, in turn, are healthy to eat. The Atlantic coasts of Maine and Canada are where families have been making their living from the sea for centuries, says Alan Craig, of Canada’s True North Salmon Company. “The fish are fed pellets made from all-natural, non-GMO sources with no dyes, chemicals or growth hormones added. Underwater cameras monitor the health of the fish to prevent overfeeding.” True North Salmon follows a three-bay system, similar to crop rotation on land. Each bay is designated for a particular age of fish: young salmon, market-ready fish and a fallow, or empty, bay, breaking the cycle of any naturally occurring diseases and parasites. Robin Hills Farm, near Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers vegetable, meat, egg and fruit community supported agriculture, U-pick fruit and a pair of stocked farm ponds. Farm Manager

Mitzi Koors explains that the ponds are a way to leverage natural resources, add another income stream and attract visitors. “We first discovered a low-lying area that would become a beautiful pond with a little work,” Koors relates. “We then expanded to two close ponds that don’t connect, to keep the older fish raised on at least six months of non-GMO organic feed separate from the newer fish. The ponds are spring fed, providing a great environment for trout.” In northeastern Nebraska, five generations of the Garwood family have traditionally raised cattle and produced corn and tomatoes. To keep the farm thriving and sustainable, they have had to think outside the row crop. Today, they’re growing something new—barramundi, or Australian yellow perch. They built a warehouse that now holds 18, 10,000-gallon fish tanks full of growing fish. A Maryland company provides old-fashioned cow manure and leftover grain sorghum from area ethanol plants to create algae, naturally non-GMO, to use as biofuel and fish food. “People prefer to eat locally raised food, even if it’s fish in Nebraska,” says Scott Garwood. The sophistication of closed containment systems like the Garwoods use means that chefs, too, can raise their own fish, besides growing their own herbs and vegetables. California Chef Adam Navidi, owner of the Oceans & Earth restaurant, in Yorba Linda, also runs nearby Future Foods Farms, encompassing 25 acres of herbs, lettuces, assorted vegetables and tank-raised tilapia. Baby greens, not GMO products, help feed the fish, while nitrates from the ammonia-rich fish waste fertilize the crops. The fish wastewater filters through the crops and returns to the fish tanks in an efficient, conservation-driven system that produces healthy, organic food. “Someday, chefs will be known both by their recipes and the methods used to produce their food,” Navidi predicts. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

10 Seafood Choices to Feel Good About

ccording to the nationally recognized Monterey Bay Aquarium’s SeafoodWatch.org, these farmed fish and shellfish are current Best Choices. Under each fish or shellfish variety, check the Seafood Recommendations list for specific geographic areas, certified organic options, non-GMO feed, or other designations. Arctic Char: The farmed variety, raised in closed-tank systems, produce little impact on local habitats in the Pacific Northwest. Barramundi (Australian yellow perch): Look for it sourced from recirculating aquaculture systems in farms throughout the U.S. Catfish: Pond-farmed American catfish, found mainly near the Mississippi River, are some of the most sustainable fish available. Crawfish: Domestic production centers mainly in Louisiana, grown in ponds on existing agricultural lands. No feeds are added, but minimal fertilizer is used to support an aquatic food web that crawfish thrive on. As a native species, the potential impacts of escape are minimal. Mussels: Most farmed mussels for sale in the U.S. hail from New England and the Pacific Northwest, or are imported from nations with stringent environmental regulations. The nonprofit Marine Stewardship Council independently certifies some of these mussel fisheries as sustainable.

Oysters: Nearly 95 percent of the oysters Americans eat are farmed in New England, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. Oyster farms in the U.S. and throughout the world are well managed and produce a sustainable product. Salmon: Before ordering, Seafood Watch recommends finding out where salmon originated by asking the local grocer or restaurant manager if it’s wild caught or farmed and its source. Shrimp: Most caught or farmed in U.S. and Canada also qualify as a Seafood Watch Good Alternative. However, avoid shrimp caught in Louisiana with otter trawls and in the Gulf of Mexico (except Florida) with skimmer trawls. All shrimp from recirculating aquaculture systems constitute a Best Choice. Tilapia: Tank-farmed tilapia in the U.S. and Canada has become a popular standard. Trout: Farmed rainbow trout from the U.S. gets a nod because it’s raised in environmentally friendly ways in spring-fed ponds.

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Why are most American kids getting turned off by sports by the time they should be really leaping into it? ~Steve Biddulph, author, Raising Boys and Raising Girls

ganized play. But youth sports are not a panacea; while parental intentions are good, they sometimes don’t realize the potential for negative consequences. Those that have studied the phenomenon believe that youth sports—which on the surface, appear to provide a perfect environment for children to learn life lessons and develop critical social and physical skills—might hamper our children’s healthy physical, social, psychic and creative development.

The Fun of Free Play Kids Thrive in Unstructured Settings by Luis Fernando Llosa

any parents concerned that their children are getting engulfed by social media often turn to sports to spark physical activity. They scramble to sign their toddlers up for swimming and tennis lessons, T-ball and soccer practice, hoping these activities will teach their

kids about motivation and leadership, while getting them off the couch and out the door. They hope that sports will be a conduit for their kids to learn what it takes to strive, drive toward a goal and succeed in later life. As a result, more than 40 million kids across America are engaged in or-

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It seems that many young kids playing on teams today are over-coached by controlling, command-oriented adults. As Jenny Levy, head coach of the University of North Carolina’s 2013 NCAA champion women’s lacrosse team at Chapel Hill puts it, “Kids are kind of like overbred dogs, mimicking the drills we run in practice. They aren’t wired to think creatively. They do what they know. What’s safe.” This kind of behavior can start at an early age, when kids should be engaging in free play with minimal adult supervision in unstructured settings. Parenting expert Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting and The

Soul of Discipline, says, “Parents are giving in to enormous societal pressure to push kids into high-performance sports settings several times a week. It’s an ‘arms race’ of sorts, with the clear victims being the kids themselves that are robbed of their childhoods.” There’s a much more holistic way kids can experience play, including sports. An American Academy of Pediatrics study attests that free and unstructured play is healthy and essential for helping children reach important social, emotional and cognitive developmental milestones, plus managing stress and becoming resilient. Payne observes, “In free play, children have to actively problem solve and take one another’s feelings into account if the play is to be successful. In sports, the social problem solving is largely extrinsic, facilitated by coaches, referees or parents. During a child’s formative stages, between the ages of 5 and 12, having the freedom to develop, create and innovate is critical.” Creativity isn’t limited to only younger children. How sports are taught in this country at all levels, right

up through college, often inhibits athletic creativity and problem solving— as Levy has noticed year after year in the freshmen players she trains—rather than fostering these attributes.

A Better Alternative

It’s crucial to consider the whole child, not just the budding athlete. To revive a child’s imagination and create better conditions for developing creativity, resiliency and flexibility, contemplate the option of taking a child out of organized youth sports for a while to provide the time, space and opportunity to rediscover childhood play and games. Then support them in re-entering organized athletics when they’re a bit older and more physically and emotionally ready. Also, some kids that get heavily involved in highly structured youth sports too early may be prone to behavioral problems and serious physical injuries. The best thing a parent can do for a young child that is active and interested in sports is roll up their sleeves and join in unscripted backyard or playground family play. Kids

thrive in the attention offered from mom or dad, regardless of parental athletic skill levels. Also, organize play dates with other neighborhood kids of varying ages, because they love to learn from each other, including how to work out disagreements. Once kids are socially, emotionally and physically ready, organized sports can be an amazing platform for fun-filled learning. Having already experienced healthy free play, a child will be ready for and thrive in a more focused, competitive, organized and structured play environment. Fortified by a creative foundation in earlier years, a youngster is better able to identify and express their own mind, body and spirit. Luis Fernando Llosa is the co-author of Beyond Winning: Smart Parenting in a Toxic Sports Environment and co-founder of WholeChildSports.com. A writer, speaker and former Sports Illustrated reporter, he lives in New York City, where he coaches his five kids. For more information, visit LuisFernandoLlosa.com.

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Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream Research Proves Its Health Benefits by Meredith Montgomery

fter practicing internal medicine for 10 years in Boston, Dr. Timothy McCall became a full-time writer, exploring the health benefits of yoga. As the medical editor of Yoga Journal and the author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing, he says, “In the late 90s, the conveyor belt of patient care continued to speed up and I got frustrated. There

was less time to form relationships with patients, which is essential to providing quality care without excessive tests and drugs.” Initially, McCall found that most of the documented research on yoga was from India, and notes it was low in quality from a Western perspective (though it is now excellent). In the West, the first notable scientific yoga article was published in 1973

in The Lancet on combining yoga and biofeedback to manage hypertension. According to the International Journal of Yoga, the surge in yoga’s popularity here finally gained academic interest in 2007, and there are now more than 2,000 yoga titles in the National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database, with 200 added annually. Initially, yoga teacher and economist Rajan Narayanan, Ph.D., founded the nonprofit Life in Yoga Foundation and Institute to offer free teacher training. Within a couple of years, the foundation’s focus shifted to integrating yoga into the mainstream healthcare system. “We realized that to make a real difference, we needed to teach doctors about yoga and its scientifically proven effects,” he says. Medical providers can earn credits to keep their licenses current by attending courses by Life in Yoga, the only yoga institution independently certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Currently, even if physicians don’t practice yoga, it’s likely that many of their patients do. “You now see it everywhere from major medical centers to mainstream advertising,” says McCall, who notes an increase in doctors, nurses and therapists attending the Yoga as Medicine seminars he and his wife Eliana teach internationally and from their Simply Yoga Institute studio, in Summit, New Jersey.

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“Yoga may help prevent diseases across the board because the root cause of 70 to 90 percent of all disorders is stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga increases the body’s ability to successfully respond to

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stress by activating the paration International (cyai. Any physical sympathetic nervous system, org) are both beginning exercise done to offer certifications which slows the heart and lowers blood pressure. That in for therapy training with breath turn suppresses sympathetic programs and theraawareness activity, reducing the amount pists. Narayanan is of stress hormones in the becomes yoga; hopeful that certificabody. tion could lead to anything done yoga being covered by Studies collected on PubMed.gov demonstrate insurance. without the that yoga has been found to Medical school curbreath is just a ricula have started shifthelp manage hypertension, osteoporosis, body weight, physical practice. ing to embrace complephysical fitness, anxiety, mentary approaches depression, diabetes, re~Rajan Narayaran to wellness, with productive functions and many textbooks now pregnancy, among other issues. Studies including information on mind/body at California’s Preventive Medicine therapies. The Principles and Practices Research Institute have tracked ameof Yoga in Healthcare, co-edited by lioration of heart disease. A growing Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, Mcbody of research is validating yoga’s Call and Shirley Telles and due out in benefits for cancer patients, including 2016, is the first professional-level, at the University of Texas M.D. Andermedical textbook on yoga therapy. son Cancer Center. A small study at “Yoga has been proven to treat Norway’s University of Oslo suggests many conditions, yet yoga teachers that yoga even alters gene expression, don’t treat conditions, we treat indiindicating it may induce health benefits viduals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy is on a molecular level. not a one-size-fits-all prescription because different bodies and minds, with Cultural Challenges different abilities and weaknesses, “For yoga to be effective, a regular require individualized approaches.” practice must be implemented, which While medical research is working is challenging in a culture where to grant yoga more legitimacy among people can’t sit for long without an doctors, policymakers and the public, electronic device. It’s more than just McCall says, “I believe these studies popping pills,” says Narayanan. are systematically underestimating how McCall says, “Even if people can powerful yoga can be. Science may tell commit to just a few minutes of yoga us that it decreases systolic blood prespractice a day, if they keep it up the sure and cortisol secretion and increasbenefits can be enormous.” es lung capacity and serotonin levels, “There are no sales reps telling but that doesn’t begin to capture doctors to use yoga therapy like there the totality of what yoga is.” are for pharmaceuticals,” remarks Meredith Montgomery, a Narayanan, and until yoga is funded registered yoga teacher, pubby health insurance, it will be challishes Natural Awakenings lenging to gain full acceptance in of Mobile/Baldwin, AL mainstream medicine. (HealthyLivingHealthyAnother barrier is certifiPlanet.com). cation standards. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (iayt.org) and the Council for Yoga Accredita-

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Building a Relaxed and Welcoming Culture; Making Yoga Accessible for All by Susan Post

ords like “savasana”, “vinyasa” and “asana” mean something to many yogagoers, but one does not have to be an expert in Sanskrit to get the full benefit of classes at one of the four GoYoga locations across Central Ohio. The first studio opened about four years ago, and strives to be accessible for everyone in both practice and affordability. Marketing Director Chelsea Bragg notes that GoYoga founder Alissa Roger’s goal to take the “scariness” out of practicing yoga. “She had this idea when she was in savasana in a yoga class one time about offering amazing classes but making yoga accessible to all people,” says Bragg. “Real yoga for real people” serves as the tagline for a studio offering 12 different types of classes across four locations for a total of nearly 160 classes per week. In addition, GoYoga 34

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ranks classes along an easy-to-understand intensity scale. Relaxation and Deep Stretch classes offer lower intensity, while Fundamental Flow, Chill Flow and Flow offer a more moderate workout. For the high-intensity crowd, there are Slow Burn “Heated” and Power “Heated” classes.

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“It’s taking it to your degree, whatever that means for you in class,” Bragg says. “Whatever you need for that day, the instructor is more than happy to let you have that space to have that.” GoYoga hosts a number of workshops outside the regular class schedules. Some bring in seasoned yogis and focus on more advanced poses, while others incorporate activities like vision and goal-setting. Another round of their popular four-week beginner series will start in September at each of the four studios. “It’s a very non-intimidating way to figure out how yoga works,” Bragg says. The studio’s mantra of no judgment, no cell phones and no shoes creates a relaxing and inclusive environment that has drawn everyone from ages eight to 85, including professional athletes and a growing number of men. Bragg says their target audience really is everyone. Other details like hot or not hot classes, and not using Sanskrit but very simplistic English for instructions in class take the intimidation factor down another notch. More than accessibility in class, GoYoga wants to offer accessibility in price. It is another major principle upon which the studio was founded. The average cost for a month of unlimited yoga at most studios runs from $100 - $120. GoYoga, however, offers the same option for only $59 a month. Teacher training is another important component of GoYoga. A multitude of teacher training classes are offered, including 100 and 200-hour power yoga teacher training, 100 and 200-hour integrative teacher training, and 100 and 200-hour vinyasa yoga programs. Teachers that have com-

Bragg can pinpoint one major factor that has helped GoYoga find success and become the largest studio in the city in just four years: It’s the culture.

pleted 200-hour training in any type of yoga can then move on to 500-hour training. Intensive destination training is another option for aspiring teachers. Locations like Sedona, Arizona and Belize serve as the backdrop for an intensive week of learning the ins and outs of yoga. All of GoYoga’s teachers and programs are registered through the Yoga Alliance, an organization serving as the controlling body for the

industry. Bragg says that some studios create their own methods then train their teachers, but for the training to be official, both the school and the classes must be registered through the Yoga Alliance. “All of our teachers are 500-hour certified,” Bragg adds. The studio has about 50 current instructors and has trained about 120. Although GoYoga was only established four years ago, the studio has enjoyed rapid growth. The first

and largest studio is in Powell (and it is not uncommon for them to fill the 115-capacity studio for large events) followed by Upper Arlington, New Albany and, most recently, Worthington. They are currently exploring the possibility of a fifth location. Bragg can pinpoint one major factor that has helped GoYoga find success and become the largest studio in the city in just four years: It’s the culture. For more information, visit GoYogaUSA.com. See ad, page 45. 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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the sports industry in composting offers enormous potential benefits, and not a moment too soon, says Allen Hershkowitz, Ph.D., co-founder of the Green Sports Alliance and director of the NRDC Sports Project. Using recyclable containers counts—New York City’s venerable Yankee Stadium reduced its trash load by 40 percent by switching to biodegradable cups and service ware. PepsiCo supported the upgrade by exchanging its conventional plastic bottle for a bio-based version made from agricultural waste.

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raditional sports stadiums and arenas generate a huge carbon footprint. Multiple sources concur that during a single football game, a 78,000-seat stadium can consume 65,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, and discarded cardboard, plastic and paper; in-stadium food and beverage containers; and tailgating debris that includes cans and bottles leave behind a mountain of waste. A dozen years ago, the pioneering Philadelphia Eagles enlisted the help of the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to begin a persistent push to their goal of going green. Today, the NRDC publishes the Greening Advisor guidebooks on green operating practices for all professional teams in Major League Baseball, the National

Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League and Major League Soccer, plus the U.S. Tennis Association, and has expanded to include college sports.

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t may seem odd that one of the most intensely dedicated public activists is also known for starring in one of TV’s most superficial shows of the 1990s, but Alexandra Paul overturns stereotypes. Behind that signature Baywatch one-piece that kept David Hasselhoff on his toes beats the heart of a true soldier for animal rights and population stabilization. At 52 years young, she is extremely fit and knowledgeable about the vegan lifestyle that got her there.

ronment. Being kind to myself inspires me to exercise and live healthfully.

How has activism forged your identity and inspired others?

I’ve been an activist since I was 7, when I wrote to President Nixon asking him to stop pollution. As a dedicated citizen, my mom boycotted companies that acted against her ethics. Growing up with such a role model, trying to make the world better came naturally. Walking my talk is a challenge I face daily as I choose what to buy, what to eat and how to be, and I also think it is the most effective way to encourage change in others.

What drives your commitment to a vegan diet?

I became a vegetarian when I was 14, after reading Frances Moore Lappé’s Diet for a Small Planet, which taught me how eating meat was destructive to the planet. A couple of years later, I did a book report on Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation and learned the ethical reasons against eating animals. I stopped using cosmetics tested on animals when I was a teen and stopped wearing leather, wool and silk in my 20s. I finally gave up eating dairy in my late 40s, and I wish I’d done it earlier. Although I did it to benefit animals, being vegan has enriched my life and changed the way I look

at the world. The only way there will be enough food and water for Earth’s expected 10 billion people in 35 years is if humankind stops raising animals for food, so my veganism is helping the planet, as well as my own health.

Which other aspects of your diet and lifestyle do you credit for looking and feeling vital? My husband Ian and I go to bed early and generally get up with the sun. I’ve never consumed coffee, soda or alcohol, only water and protein shakes. I believe being a vegetarian, and now a vegan, has given me tons of energy. I also prioritize making time for my workout routine, and that helps me feel good every day. I didn’t always have this serenity with my lifestyle and health. For a dozen years, until my late 20s, I struggled with bulimia. Becoming vegan improved my relationship with food, aligning my diet with my values, and I have never been more at peace with myself.

Why do you enjoy working out? For me, being active is fun—not only because I feel good moving my body, but because I am also outside with friends, reading on a stationary bike or listening to favorite podcasts while stretching. Six days a week, I do an hour of cardio; either swimming or the stationary bike. Every other day I practice yoga for at least 45 minutes to ensure that my back stays pain-free. Once a week, I go hiking for two hours with friends, chatting the whole time, which all makes it worth getting up at 4:30 a.m. I walk whenever I’m on a conference call, either outside or at my tread desk, a simple treadmill under a standing desk; I’m walking on it when I’m reading or answering emails, too. It’s the best present I ever gave myself. Like everyone, sometimes I don’t particularly feel like working out, but all these factors make it easier to start, and once I start, I’m always glad to be exercising. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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10 Foods to Keep Canine Vision Sharp by Audi Donamor

ey colorful foods, packed with nutrients, protect against eye problems ranging from progressive retinal atrophy and uveitis to cataracts and glaucoma. Here are 10 foods that are highly regarded in helping prevent and defend against vision problems. Their eye-worthy nutrients include anthocyanins, beta-carotene, carotenoids, glutathione, lycopene, omega-3 essential fatty acids, phytonutrients—and the special partnership of lutein and zeaxanthin, sometimes referred to as “sunscreen for the eyes”. An easy way to serve these power-packed foods is as a mash. Simply combine a few cups of fruits and vegetables in a food processor with a half-cup of filtered water and blend as a raw pet meal topper. For a cooked topper, chop the fruits and vegetables and place in a medium sized sauce pan with the filtered water and a couple tablespoons of first-pressed olive oil. Simmer gently, cool and serve. Maybe top it all off with a fish or egg. Blueberries contain two eye-healthy carotenoids: lutein and zeaxanthin. They also deliver anthocyanins, eyenourishing phytonutrients known to support night vision, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. University of Oklahoma research suggests that flavonoids like the rutin, resveratrol and quercetin in blueberries may help prevent retinal atrophy. Their selenium and zinc components also support vision, according to a study from the National Eye Institute. Eating blueberries has even been associated with the reduction of eye fatigue, according to The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. Broccoli’s anti-cancer benefits are well known, but it’s also recognized as one of the best vegetables for eye health. A good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, it’s also packed with beta-carotene. Don’t leave the leaves behind, because they contain even more beta-carotene than the stems and florets. Researchers at Johns Hopkins

School of Medicine have found that broccoli and broccoli sprouts protect the retina from free radical damage, which may be due to a compound called sulphoraphane that boosts the body’s defense against free radicals. Carrots come in 100 varieties, from deep purple and white to brilliant orange. Each is a storehouse of nutrient power, providing vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamins C, D, E and K, and riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, magnesium, manganese, sulphur, copper and iodine. The adage that carrots are good for the eyes is true. They even contain lycopene and lutein, phytonutrients that protect from UVB radiation and free radical damage. Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, cod, haddock and sardines are rich in omega-3s, especially EPA and DHA, which are widely known to be important to cellular health. DHA makes up 30 percent of the fatty acids that comprise the retina. The particularly high levels of omega-3s in sardines add further protection to retinal health, according to researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Eggs are rich in cysteine and sulphur, two components of glutathione. Cataract Health News reports that sulphurcontaining compounds have been found to protect eyes from cataract formation. Egg yolks contain lutein, and a University of Massachusetts study has found that eating an egg a day raised levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in the blood; at the same time, blood serum lipids and lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations remained stable. Garlic. Researchers at the University of Oregon suggest that sulphur-rich garlic is important for the production of glutathione, a protein that acts as an antioxidant for the eye’s lens, and can be instrumental in the prevention of some visual problems. Kale is an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin. The American Optometric Association says these special antioxidants act like “internal sunglasses.” Add betacarotene to the mix and kale serves as a preferred foil to oxidative stress. Pumpkin’s orange color is a sure sign that it’s packed with carotenoids like beta-carotene, which help neutralize free radicals. Its lutein and zeaxanthin generally promote eye health and further protect against retinal degeneration. Even pumpkin seeds carry several benefits, including omega-3s, zinc and phytosterols to enhance a dog’s immune response. Sweet potatoes are loaded with both beta-carotene and anthocyanins, the latter high in antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. Tomatoes are famous for their lycopene, a carotenoid and phytonutrient found in red produce. This powerful antioxidant helps protect against sun damage and retinal degeneration and has been well documented as effective in cancer prevention. Processed tomato products contain higher levels of lycopene than the raw fruit.

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recent Harris Interactive poll indicates that only one in three Americans are happy. Success, education and increases in annual household income create only marginally more happiness. So what will it take to go the distance? Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness endeavors to discover just that. Its collection of intimate stories from more than two dozen women reveals telling insights— most profoundly, that happiness is a choice that anyone can make, regardless of their history or circumstances. Four tips from contributors to the book show how we all can rise up out of our troubles to the other side, shining.

Let Go of ‘Supposed To’

Family, friends and society exert pressure on us to achieve certain goals or impose their definition of success. When our soul doesn’t fit the mold, exciting things can happen. Happiness strategist Kristi Ling seemed to have it all: a high-powered job in Hollywood, significant income and the envy of all her friends—but her success felt empty. She writes from her home in Los Angeles, “Each

morning I’d get up thinking about who I needed to please, and then prepare myself to exist for another day. I looked and felt exhausted just about all the time. The worst part was that I thought I was doing everything right!” After a middle-of-the-night epiphany, Ling left her job and set out to discover what her heart wanted. She began following a completely different life path as a coach and healer, in which success means manifesting joy.

Be Grateful Now

While we’re striving to change our life or wishing things could have been different, we often forget to pay attention to what we have right now. Boni Lonnsburry, a conscious creation expert and founder/CEO of Inner Art, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado, writes about the morning she decided to choose happiness, despite the enormous challenges she was facing, including divorce, foreclosure, bankruptcy and possible homelessness. “I thought to myself, ‘Yes, my life could be better, but it also could be a hell of a lot worse. I’m healthy and smart— why, I even have some wisdom. Why am I focusing on how terrible everything is?’” Using the power of her choice to be happy right now, Lonnsburry not only found joy amidst the adversity, but created love and success beyond her wildest dreams.

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ship Coach Stacey Martino, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, writes, “From the first day we met, I’d been waiting for [my boyfriend] Paul to end our relationship. I begged him for another chance—not for our relationship, but to be my authentic self—to figure out who I am and show up in our relationship as the real me.” Fourteen years later, Martino and her boyfriend, now husband, are still exploring the depths of their love for one another. For them, the choice to be vulnerable was the gateway to happiness.

Look Inward Instead of to Others

If we can’t own our pain, how can we create our joy? Choosing happiness means taking full responsibility for our state of mind, with no excuses. Lisa Marie Rosati, of Kings Park, New York, who today helps other women catalyze their own transformation, writes: “I didn’t want to accept what was going on inside [me], so I looked outside for a way to make things better. I depended on intimate relationships to complete me, and on friends and acquaintances for entertainment. My self-esteem floated on incoming compliments and I absolutely never wanted to spend a minute alone with my own thoughts, lest they erode whatever happiness I possessed at the moment. I was exhausted, frustrated and quite frankly, pissed off.” It took a flash of insight to set Rosati free of her patterns of blame— and then realizing she could create her own fulfillment was all it took to catapult her into a place of empowerment. Look out, world! As Los Angeles happiness expert and Positive Psychology Coach Lisa Cypers Kamen says, “Happiness is an inside job.” Joy, love and inspired living are ours for the taking—all we must do is choose. Linda Joy is the heart of Inspired Living Publishing and Aspire magazine. Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness is her third in a series of bestselling anthologies. Next up is Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Cultivating Joy. Learn more at InspiredLivingPublishing.com.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Drying Days at Geroux Herb Garden for Active Adults (55+) – 10am-2pm. Harvest and prepare herbs for drying, guided by Herb Center staff. Presentations on when to harvest, what to harvest and proper harvesting techniques will take place as herbs are processed. This is a hands-on experience. Pre-registration required. Free. Ohio Herb Education Center and Geroux Herb Garden, 206 S Hamilton Rd, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Renew Wellness Open House – 5:30-7:30pm. Activities include a tour of the updated spaces in the building, complimentary refreshments, new practitioner introductions, and general information about the list of services offered. Discounted yoga passes, massage demonstrations, and door prizes are also available. Free. Renew Wellness, 287 W Johnstown Rd, Columbus. 614-305-5102. Renew-Wellness-Center.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Empower Yoga for Teens – 4-5pm. (Weekly series: 9/3-10/8) These yoga classes are designed to introduce teenagers, ages 13-17, to the fundamentals and basics of yoga. Yoga is about understanding what it feels like to be “in one’s body.” This awareness creates improved mindfulness of how one moves and interacts with their world. Benefits include improved flexibility, strength, balance, injury reduction, weight control and positive self-esteem, plus a reduction in depression, anxiety and stress. Appropriate for all fitness levels. $75.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Introduction to Meditation With Rev. Melody Lynn Jenkins – 6-8pm. (Series: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29). Many people find it difficult to meditate. Sometimes, we get the idea that meditation means an entire hour of being absolutely quiet with no distracting thoughts, and only then will some great moment of enlightenment arrive. These sessions will approach meditation from several different aspects. Included as part of the series is a candle and personal set of aroma-therapeutic meditation beads. $60. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 The Language of the Feet: The Next Step – 9am-4:30pm. This workshop will explore the everchanging characteristics of feet. Topics include shape, size, skin condition, bone structure and abnormalities, as well as colors and markings. Presented by Christine Stormer-Fryer. Comfort Suites East, 70 Perry Ln, Columbus. 614-565-1047. Workshop Series, Part 1: Introduction to Crystals and Stones – Identifying and Working With Ancient Energy Forms – 1-3pm. Learn about the origin of crystals and their metaphysical healing properties, plus how to clear the energy of crystals. Includes free crystal and sample of crystal gem elixirs. $30. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Dublin. 614-273-5698. OasisOfTheHeart.com.

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Holistic Cold and Flu Prevention and Treatment – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn which everyday actions can help boost the immune system, fight pathogens and treat symptoms of germs we are all exposed to when kids go back to school. Includes demonstrations on how to make elderberry syrup and fire cider, plus take home a handout and some cold and flu tea. Taught by certified herbalist Lori Graves. $25. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Super Awakening: DNA and Third Eye Activation – 7-9pm. Join Sheri Mollica-Rathburn, Certified Meditation Instructor and Reiki Master, for specific meditation and breathing techniques to bring focus to the third eye and help it open. Reiki will be given to each guest, as well as a deep guided visualization session complete with brain entrainment frequencies to fully awaken and activate both the third eye and dormant DNA. Drop-ins welcome. $25. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-7870584. Om2Ohm.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Readings and Reiki for Fall Transition – 11:30am-5:30pm. Start the fall season at Om2Ohm with psychic readings and healing Reiki. Each of the seasons offers wisdom for our spiritual journey. Autumn is a season of transition, reminding us that our lives are constantly in flux. See what is in store and how to move forward. By appointment only, please. $60 per hour session. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com. Vision and Goal-Setting Workshop – Noon-2pm. Yoga instructor Lori Ellinger and Goal Coach Heather Cline Cassels will discuss how to create a bold, vibrant vision in life and teach the tools to help make it a reality. This combination class consists of gently-guided slow flow yoga to help open the heart and body, followed by guided meditation and exploration of the possibilities that can arise through using the law of attraction. $26.25 members, $35 non-members. GoYoga, 68 N High St, Bldg B, New Albany. 844-469-6428. GoYogaUSA.com. Workshop Series, Part 1: Introduction to Crystals and Stones – Identifying and Working With Ancient Energy Forms – 1-3pm. Learn about the origin of crystals and their metaphysical healing properties, plus how to clear the energy of crystals. Free crystal and sample of crystal gem elixirs. $30. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Dublin. 614-273-5698. OasisOfTheHeart.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Beginners Series With Beverly – 12:30-1:45pm. Learn to build a solid foundation for a lifelong yoga practice. We will explore the mechanics of alignment and integration, with a focus on finding a more personalized expression of the postures. This process starts with bringing purpose and awareness to the breath, then connecting the breath to movement. Learn to integrate mind, body and breath to discover strength and focus. $50. GoYoga, 2132 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington. 844-469-6428. GoYogaUSA.com. YogaRx: Total Meltdown (With Michelle B.) – 12:30-2:30pm. Work out the kinks and learn some new tricks with this new prescription for the issues in the tissues. Dedicated exclusively to

myofascial release, this class will work the student from head to toes. Therapy balls are used to help reduce habitual tension and minimize the trigger points that often lead to stress and strain. The cost of the workshop includes a personal set of Yoga Tune Up Plus balls and mesh bag, which can be brought home for continued use. $32.25 members, $43 non-members. GoYoga, 10227 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell. 844-469-6428. GoYogaUSA.com.

how alignment is something much more than straightening limbs and spreading fingers and toes. Explore the relationships between the parts that make up an integrated whole human being. Develop an intuitive awareness of a postural pattern, to transform a basic practice into something authentic and powerful. $950. GoYoga, 10227 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell. 844-469-6428. GoYogaUSA.com.

Naturally Healthy Dogs and Cats – 2-4pm. This class will explore natural diets and supplementation for companion animals, covering proper food and nutrients for times of imbalance, plus natural flea and tick control and remedies for common ailments. Pets will be seen during the following time slots: cats from 2-3pm, dogs from 3-4pm. Co-taught by Lily of Boline Apothecary and Annie of Blue Rock Station. $35. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

Flower Essences 101 – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about flower essences, why they are different than other botanical remedies, how they are made, and the ways to determine which remedies to use for which maladies. Explore the flavors and faces of various emotional states, and the remedies that correspond to each. This class will cover in-depth descriptions of each remedy in the FES/ Bach toolbox, in addition to the cross-references that fine-tune each selection. Taught by Jo Ettore.

Pre-registration required. $30. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 The Street Store – 9am-1pm. Please drop off donated items at this benefit event for the homeless and less fortunate in the Central Ohio community. The most needed categories are gently-used clothing and blankets, plus new items of these essentials: underwear, socks, gloves and winter shoes. Place donations in bags or containers and label by gender, i.e. “men’s”, “women’s”, “girls’”. Volunteers needed - if interested, email DonnaOklok@gmail.com or Robin@SpiritualLivingColumbus.org. Free. Avondale Elementary School, 156 Avondale Ave, Columbus. 614-7383099. TheStreetStore.org.

Mandala Doodles Workshop – 2-4:30pm. The mandala is an art form that integrates both the left and right sides of the brain. Creating a mandala involves incorporating sacred geometry and creativity. Experience this simple, yet powerful, way to relax. $45. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com. Alkalize Yourself – 6:30-7:30pm. Being too acidic can affect illness, disease and healing. Learn about what all the fuss is over alkaline/acid balance. Dr. Jeff Brown will explain what can be done, and answers any questions. Discover how to choose foods and prepare meals that are alkaline-forming, what nutritional supplements are alkaline/acid balancing, and other strategies to neutralize acid-form stress. Attendees will be provided with a laminated, quick reference chart for at-home use, plus a sample of an alkaline-forming side dish and its recipe card. $25. Renew Wellness, 287 W Johnstown Rd, Columbus. 614-305-5102. Renew-Wellness-Center.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Drying Days at the Herb Center – 10am-2pm. Harvest and prepare herbs for drying, guided by Herb Center staff. Presentations on when to harvest, what to harvest and proper harvesting techniques will take place as herbs are processed. This is a hands-on experience that takes place largely in our on-site drying shed. Pre-registration required. Free. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Essential Oils 101 – 6:30-8pm. A hands-on workshop exploring essential oils, including how to tell if they are high-quality, reviewing which ones to use, and surveying which maladies or conditions the oils are used to help address. Includes sampling. Free. 7015 Hatherly Pl, Columbus. 614582-7680. Healing-Essential-Oils.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Om2Woman Networking Lunch – Noon1:30pm. An entirely new event, based on Zen principles. Join Om2Ohm owner Sheri MollicaRathburn and Dames Bond founder Mary B. Relotto for this monthly luncheon on empowerment. Lunch provided. $5. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614787-0584. Om2Ohm.com.

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The Symbolic Language of Flowers – 1-2pm. Historically, flowers have special meanings and have traditionally been used to send secret messages. For instance, sending someone violets meant a pledge of faithfulness. Decipher “The Language of Flowers” and create a uniquely handcrafted keepsake that has special meaning and can be shared with a friend or loved one. Led by Jennifer Schneller. Pre-registration required. $35. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Mother/Daughter Retreat – 10am-5pm. The intention of this retreat is to help mothers and daughters, ages 8-12, become more empowered and confident together. We wil explore activities that promote creativity and self care, such as yoga, meditation, art, cooking and nature exploration. $145 per couple. Nurture Yoga, 6017 Post Rd, Dublin. 614-893-4314. TheBalancingOwl.com. Beginners Series With Beverly – 12:30-1:45pm. See September 13 listing. $50. GoYoga, 2132 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington. 844-469-6428. GoYogaUSA.com. Eating for Energy Workshop – 2-3pm. Certified Health Coach Lisa Farrar will talk about which foods boost energy and which foods deplete it. Learn various ways to overcome everyday stress in order to live life to the fullest. $15. Pulse Yoga/ Fitness, 116 S Main St, Marysville. 815-228-6531. PulseYogaFitness.com. Oasis of the Heart Fall Open House – 2-5pm. An exploration of holistic therapies, plus registration for prizes including a crystal necklace, skin care products, and a one-hour energy/crystal therapy session. Light organic snacks will be provided. Free. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Dublin. 614-273-5698. OasisOfTheHeart.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Free Reiki Clinic With Kelly Bisson, Reiki Master – 6-8pm. Developed for those who have yet to try Reiki, or are already familiar with its benefits but might be short on funds for a full treatment. Each person will receive 15-20 minutes of healing

Reiki energy during this open clinic. Free. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Workshop Series, Part 2: Crystals and The Chakra System – Noon-3pm. Learn about the basic Chakra System and how to identify crystals that can assist in clearing, healing and balancing the body’s chakras. Includes healing guided chakra meditation & chakra crystals. $60. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Dublin. 614-273-5698. OasisOfTheHeart.com. Oils, Salves and Balms – 2-4pm. Fat-based topical remedies have been used for generations to administer healing herbs, hydrate and heal skin, and much more. Learn about two methods for infusing oils with herbal potency, and then use the oil to make lip balms or healing salves for skin cracks, burns or eczema eruptions. This hands-on workshop involves straining oils and preparing a salve students will take home, in addition to recipes. $35. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com. Essential Oils for Reiki Practitioners With Anastasia Shevchenko – 6-8pm. Reiki Practitioners already have everything they need to share their powerful nature, but essential oils can help compliment a practice to work faster, stronger and better. Learn how essential oils bring a new element to spiritual development and healing work, with a specific focus on application to situations and experiences related to Reiki. Some of the oils that will be covered are: Gathering, Grounding, Purification, Transformation, Acceptance, Angelica, White Angelica and Harmony. Current Reiki Practitioners only, please. $20. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Drying Days at the Herb Center – 10am-2pm. See September 15 listing. Pre-registration required. Free. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Diana Rankin’s Sacred Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Diana Rankin (DianaRankin.com), a psychic medium, transformational life coach and animal

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Usui Reiki I With Linda Haley, RMT – 9am5pm. (Series: 9/26, 9/27). Learn to relieve a headache or an aching muscle without medication. Hands-on experiences will demonstrate how to feel energy and see its immediate impact on others. Learn specific techniques that will create a positive affirmation to help clarify and realize goals and develop intuitive abilities. The ethics and delivery of a successful session will be addressed in detail. Vegetarian lunches served both days. $250. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net. The Sacred GEO Experience – 12:15pm. This weekend retreat is a celebration and creation of a personal sacred journey for mind, body and spirit, held at an outdoor retreat space in the geographical center of Ohio. Personal and group activity sessions include yoga, guided meditation, mandala workshops, henna painting, intuitive readings, chair massages, Reiki, a drum circle and labyrinth walk. Vegetarian meals provided. $88. Corner Tree, 5883 Johnsville Rd, Centerburg. 614-3746018. SacredGeoExperience.com. The Fruits of Autumn: Preserving a Bountiful Harvest – 1-2pm. Preservation is a way to capture autumn’s herbal harvest. Many fall fruits are rich in vitamins that help strengthen the immune system as colder weather arrives. Tart characteristics in fruit pair with sweet flavors in preserves, jams and jellies. Along with nutritional benefits, special focus will be placed on traditional and native fruits such as rose hips, hawthorn berries, elderberries, raspberry leaves and juniper berries. Learn how to make a simple preserve and leave with the knowledge of how to preserve and share the harvest. Led by Jennifer Schneller. Pre-registration required. $25. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org. Workshop Series, Part 2: Crystals and The Chakra System – 2-5pm. Learn about the basic Chakra System and how to identify crystals that can assist in clearing, healing and balancing the body’s chakras. Includes healing guided chakra meditation & chakra crystals. $60. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Dublin. 614-273-5698. OasisOfTheHeart.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Beginners Series With Beverly – 12:30-1:45pm. See September 13 listing. $50. GoYoga, 2132 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington. 844-469-6428. GoYogaUSA.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Bitters Make It Better – 6:30-7:30pm. “Bitters make it better” for the digestive system and overall well-being. The taste of bitter is often overlooked by the abundance of sweet and salty foods. Learn how beyond hops and coffee, bitter is present in a wide range of mild to intense herbs. Sample example bitters and learn how to make them at home. Led by Brooke Sackenheim. Pre-registration required. $25. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.

ongoingevents sunday Kundalini with Alex Everett – 11:45am-1pm. An uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices. This yoga style incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation, and the chanting of mantras. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Yin Yoga – 6-7pm. Lengthen connective tissue by releasing into each posture for three to five minutes. Open to all, but not recommended for those in the third trimester of pregnancy. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com. Sekoia with Karine Wascher – 6:30-7:45pm. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

monday Morning Meditation – 8:30-9am. An empowering and relaxing way to set the tone for the day or week. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com. Urban Zen with Lori Moffet –12:30-1:30pm. This class is appropriate for everyone, whether recovering from an illness or injury or simply in need of tender loving care. The modalities of Urban Zen include gentle movements, restorative yoga poses, body scans, breath practices, aroma-

therapy and Reiki. Each session guides students through a different symptom. Experience a respite from a busy day. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. WERQ Fitness Dance Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Easy to follow, high-energy dance steps to pop, rock and hip-hop music. $10. Elite Physiques, 350 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center. 740-548-3637. ElitePhysiquesInc.com. Yingjie Tai Chi – 6:30-8pm. This Tai Chi style blends various martial arts into a philosophy designed to develop strength, relaxation, and self-defense. Positive energy for stress relief. Grey Budha Community, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614-975-7683. GreyBudha.Weebly.com. Fascial Flow – 7-8pm. Incorporate foam rollers, trigger point props, stability equipment, developmental patterning, and yoga to uniquely access and work through tension, pain, and stress. Instructor: Melinda Cooksey, PhD. $20. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. AllLifeCenter.org.

tuesday Project Peace and Calm: Veterans Healing Clinic – 10am-8pm. Try a relaxing hydrotherapy treatment or a Reiki tune-up. Connect with peace, calm, relaxation and harmony, as well as balance and release toxic emotions. RSVP for an appointment. $35 stress-relief hydrotherapy. $50 veterans Reiki tune-up. Tilia at the All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 614-596-9626. SusanBarger.39@gmail.com. Tilia713.com.

Mid-Day Hatha Yoga – 12:15-1pm. Prep the body to handle the rest of the day centered, grounded, but stimulated and strong. Open to all levels. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com. Hot Flow Level 1/2 with Anne Weidinger – 7:308:15pm. Grow Yoga, 1780 W 5th Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. iRest Yoga Nidra with Michele Vinbury – 7:308:15pm. iRest® Yoga Nidra is an evidence-based, ancient transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry. Release negative emotions and thought patterns, and calm the nervous system. Develop an inner sanctuary of well-being and equanimity that underlies all life circumstances. Learn how to live contentedly and free of conflict, anxiety, fear, and suffering by opening mind and body to their inherent health and wholeness. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-2914444. YogaOnHigh.com. Big Asana with Michelle Winship – 7:30-9pm. A safe space for people with larger bodies who may not have felt welcomed and honored in other movement classes. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

wednesday Morning Meditation – 8:30-9am. An empowering and relaxing way to set the tone for the day or week. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com. Hatha Level 1/2 with Jodi Patton – 9:30-11pm. This is an appropriate class for students who have completed Yoga on High’s Hatha New

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Beginner Class or have equivalent introductory yoga experience. This mixed-level class allows students continue the study and practice of Hatha yoga fundamentals; students are also invited to explore more advanced poses with the comfort of modifications. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com Yingjie Taichi – 5-6pm. This tai chi style blends various martial arts into a philosophy designed to develop strength, relaxation, and self-defense. Positive energy for stress relief. Grey Budha Community, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614975-7683. GreyBudha.Weebly.com. Kundalini Yoga – 5:45-7:45pm. An all-encompassing yoga that uses pranayam (breathing techniques), yoga posture, movements, mantra, deep relaxation, and meditation. Flexibility is not required, however, and open mind is important. $15/drop-in, $12/two or more classes. Center for Wholeness, 4041 N High St, 614-596-6385. YogaMallett@Yahoo.com. CFWohio.org. Weight Loss Workshop – 6-7pm. Informative Workshop with Dr. Ardie Singh, introducing NutriMost All-Natural Ultimate Weight Loss System. Learn more about correcting hormone levels, clearing toxins, losing fat and restoring balance to the body. Free. Worthington Health Solutions, 55 Caren Ave, Ste 360, Worthington. 614-436-9355. 614FatLoss.com. Tai Chi – 6-7:15pm. A moving meditation done standing that centers and grounds the practitioner. Build strength and balance in the physical body while enhancing internal vital energy. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com.

thursday Gentle Flow Yoga – 9:30am. Slow energizing flow and longer holds in the postures for deep stretching. Appropriate for beginning students and those seeking a slower paced class. $12/pass, $15/ drop-in. Elite Physiques, 350 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center. 740-548-3637. ElitePhysiquesInc.com. Sekoia with Michele Vinbury – 9:45-11am. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-2914444. YogaOnHigh.com. $5 Karma Yoga – 12-1pm. Grow Yoga, 1780 W 5th Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Mid-Day Hatha Yoga – 12:15-1pm. Prep the body to handle the rest of the day centered, grounded, but stimulated and strong. Open to all levels. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. Lucy@ShiftGrandview.com. ShiftGrandview.com. Anxiety and Depression Group – 4-5:30pm. Small group to provide support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, PTSD, or bipolar disorder. Individual must be screened through a brief phone interview before attending group. $30-$40/session. Dr. Schulz, 4230 Tuller Rd, Suite 201, Dublin. 614-766-0379. GSchulz@Columbus.rr.com. EMAPDrSchulz.com. Kundalini Yoga as Taught by Yogi Bhajan – 7-8:30pm. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. $15. 812-219-2339. JNielsenFarrell@gmail. com. AllLifeCenter.org.

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friday Turtle Flow Yoga – 6:15-7:30am. Experience completeness of your practice by integrating breath and movement to create a powerful and stabilizing, yet delicate, meditative flow. The measured pace supports quality of breath, postural alignment, and awareness of the body and mind. Great for beginners to advanced yogis. $15. Arena District Athletic Club, 325 John H. McConnell Blvd, Ste 150, Columbus. 614-719-9616. MaggieFekete.com. 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. $5 Karma Yoga – 3-4pm. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Usui Reiki I with Terri Vrbancic, Reiki Master – 6-9pm. (No class 7/3.) Learn to relieve a headache or an aching muscle without medication. Discover peace of mind just by employing an easy to use technique. Hands-on experiences demonstrate how to feel energy and see its immediate impact on others, with techniques such as how to create a positive affirmation to clarify and realize goals and to develop intuitive abilities. The ethics and delivery of a successful session will be addressed in detail. $250. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net.

saturday Free Meitation with Jasmine Grace – 8-8:20am. Join Jasmine Grace for a pre-practice meditation. A short, but complete meditation practice. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

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Fundamentals of Yoga – 9-10:15am. An introduction to all things yoga, from class etiquette to breathing and relaxation techniques. Mats are available to borrow. $15. Room to Breathe Yoga, 6260 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville. 614-378-4778. TheOutdoorYogi@Gmail.com. AmylyBrook.com. Guided Meditation – 10-11am. The perfect class for beginners and those who have never meditated before. Relax the mind and return home energized and refreshed. Certified Meditation Instructor Sheri Mollica-Rathburn will teach new tools and techniques for dealing with stress, anxiety, and negativity while demonstrating how to benefit most with the breath. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0584. Om2Ohm.com. Hatha Beginner Drop-In with Mary Ellen Bibyk – 10:30-11:45am. Class assumes no prior yoga experience and covers basic breath work and yoga postures. Simple stretches and deep relaxation are included each week. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com. Flow Vinyasa Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. This class features warming flows and strength building holds while emphasizing alignment and offering modifications as well as variations for those who are more advanced. $15. Room to Breathe Yoga, 6260 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville. 614-378-4778. TheOutdoorYogi@Gmail.com. AmylyBrook.com.

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Let the event organizer know you heard about it in Natural Awakenings! Vedic Meditation – 11:30am-12:30pm. Achieve a profound state of restfulness, demonstrated to be three to five times deeper than sleep. Rejuvenate and restore through simple and blissful mantra meditation. The use of a peaceful flowing word is the meditation focus. Class is led by Donna Alena MA, ATR, NNTT. $10. Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center, 324 West Case St, Powell. 614787-0583. Om2Ohm.com. Ashtanga Beginner Drop-in with Stella Cornett – 12-1:30pm. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

farmers’markets Franklin Park Conservatory Market – 3:306:30pm. Browse a selection of local, seasonal vegetables and fruits, baked goods, soaps and more. Family entertainment, activities and cooking demonstrations weekly. 1777 E Broad St, Columbus. 614-715-8036. FPConservatory.org.

daily HTH Farm Market – See website for dayspecific hours. Fresh seasonal produce, plants and mulch, locally-raised beef and chicken, plus specialty items such as brown eggs, jams, jellies, Amish cheese and pies. 2340 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Linworth. 614-266-9377. FarmersMarketColumbus.com.

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Union County Farmers Market – 8am-Noon. Seasonal offerings of locally grown, raised, baked and made goods. 160 E 6th St, Marysville. 937644-8530. UnionCountyFarmersMarket.com.

Reynoldsburg Farmers’ Market – ENDS September 10. 3-6pm. 1520 Davidson Dr, Reynoldsburg. 614-322-6839. Facebook.com/ReynoldsburgFarmersMarket.

Granville Farmers Market – 8:30am-Noon. Featuring more than 60 vendors, including local farmers, bakers and specialty food producers. 102 E Broadway, Granville. 740-334-4388. GranvilleFarmersMarket.com.

Bexley Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Where farms meet Main Street. Local produce, meats and cheeses, children’s events, live music, food trucks. 2111 E Main St., Bexley. BexleyFarmersMarket.com.

New Albany Farmers Market – ENDS September 17. 4-7pm. Over 60 vendors and 10 food trucks, artists, music and more. 200 Market Sq, Summit Ridge Farm Market – CLOSED on New Albany. 614-390-2733. Facebook.com/ Mondays. See website for day-specific hours. NAFarmersMarket. Fresh produce, local honey, Amish baked goods, Olde Pickerington Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. brown eggs, jams, jerky and more.14282 Na- Fresh Ohio-grown produce, baked goods, honey, tional Rd SW, Reynoldsburg. 614-864-4040. meats, crafts, prepared foods and more. 89 N Center St, Pickerington. 614-681-1440. Facebook. SummitRidgeFarmMarket.com. com/OldePickeringtonFarmersMarket.

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Pearl Market – 10:30am-2pm. A unique urban market, delivering a merchant mix reflective of the rich cultural diversity of Central Ohio, including a wide array of locally-grown produce, hand-crafted merchandise and delicious food. 19 N Pearl St, Columbus. 614-645-5061. DowntownColumbus. Franklinton Produce Market – 3-7pm. Offer- com/Home/What-S-Happening/PearlMarket. ing fruits and vegetables grown blocks away at Franklinton Gardens, a nonprofit urban farm. 1003 W Town St, Columbus. 614-233-1887. FranklintonGardens.org. Worthington Farmers Market – 8am-Noon. Hilliard Farm Market – ENDS September 8. Central Ohio’s largest farmers market, boasting 4-7pm. 5445 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard. Hilliardmore than 70 vendors and offering locally grown FarmMarket.com. seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally produced cheeses, jams, jellies, honey and maple syrup, high-quality cuts of meat from carefully raised farm animals, eggs from pastured chickens, flowers, herbs, plants, homemade soaps, and Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. foodstuffs. 7227 N High St, Worthington. 614Locally produced fruits, veggies, herbs, breads, 285-5341. WorthingtonFarmersMarket.com. pork, beef, flowers and dairy, plus specialty products such as jerky, organic dog food and treats, gourmet granola and soy candles. 1945 Ridgeview Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-583-5057. UAOH.net.

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Grove City Farmers’ Market – ENDS September 12. 8am-Noon. From peaches to homemade jellies and baked goods, plus tomatoes to sweet corn on the cob. 4035 Broadway, Grove City. 614-875-9762. GCChamber.org/Farmers-Market.

Clintonville Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. A producer-only market, where everything for sale is grown or made by a local farmer or cottage food producer. 3535 N High St, Columbus. ClintonvilleFarmersMarket.org. Merion Village Farmers Market – 9am-Noon. Now in its second year of operation, this weekly community event focuses on fresh, locally grown produce, prepared foods and live jazz music. 106 E Moler St, Columbus. 614-929-5255. MerionVillageFarmersMarket.com. Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market – 9am-Noon. 1 S Main St, Mount Vernon. 740-397-0401. Facebook.com/MountVernonFarmersMarket Powell Chamber Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. Come support local vendors who produce homemade, home-baked, or homegrown items. 240 N Liberty St, Powell. 614-888-1090. Facebook.com/ PowellChamberFarmersMarket. Sunbury Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. Home grown and homemade products from local vendors. 39 E Granville St, Sunbury. 740-965-2860. Facebook.com/SunburyFarmersMarket. C.W. Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. One of Ohio’s longest running outdoor markets. 36 S High St, Canal Winchester. 614-270-5053. TheCWFM.com.

sunday Eastside Farmers Market – 12-3pm. Located at, and in conjunction with, The Delaware County Community Market. 222 E William St, Delaware. 740-610-0091. Facebook.com/DCCMC. The Raven’s Farmers Market – 1-4pm. Produce, meat, jams, honeys, syrups, spices and more are offered at this community-organized event. 1555 S James Rd, Columbus.

The Outdoor Farm and Handcraft Market – 3-7pm. 508 N Cassady Ave, Bexley. 614-2523951. BexleyNaturalMarket.org. Dublin Farmers’ Market – 3:30-6:30pm. A midweek market providing fresh, local products that are grown and made with the highest authenticity. 4261 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Dublin. 614-3270102. DublinFarmersMarket.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE FINE BALANCE ACUPUNCTURE

Melanie Campbell, L.Ac 830 E Johnstown Rd, Ste C, Gahanna 614-584-7989 MKC@FineBalanceAcupuncture.com FineBalanceAcupuncture.com Our practice is based on the most essential belief in Traditional Chinese Medicine: balance. Whether you are experiencing a chronic or acute problem, restoring balance is the key to your well-being. Regardless of what might be ailing you (infertility, high stress, etc.), acupuncture is a natural and effective medical option that not only treats an illness, but assists in preventing it. We help you regain balance and restore harmony in the body, so it can function optimally.

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

Columbus Laser Allergy’s Laser Allergy Relief Program uses the LZR7™, targeting the problem at its source – the immune system. Medications and shots only treat symptoms, so results are temporary and require continual daily, weekly or monthly doses for several years. Our program differs by painlessly and effectively identifying allergens, then re-educating the immune system to no longer react inapproriately to them. See ad, page 17.

APOTHECARY BOLINE APOTHECARY

Lily Shahar Kunning, Owner 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus 614-517-0466 Lily@BolineApothecary.com BolineApothecary.com We are an old-fashioned apothecary that makes tonics and body care for the community. Our shop is run by an herbalist who uses time-tested, tried-and-true methods to select and curate her “good for you” offerings. We also carry local and national lines of homeopathic remedies, Ayurvedic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dried bulk herbs, spices, body care ingredients and essential oils. Classes are held regularly on the demonstration and hands-on creation of human and pet remedies. Many of our raw ingredients are sourced locally, so be sure to visit regularly to view our seasonal offerings. See ad, page 13.

BIOFEEDBACK BRAINCORE THERAPY

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

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CHIROPRACTIC BEECHER CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Joseph Iuvara Dr. Benjamin Long Dr. Paul Valenti 428 Beecher Rd, Ste B, Gahanna 614-855-5533 BeecherChiro.com We l c o m e t o B e e c h e r Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Our goal is to help improve your health through complementary and integrative techniques designed to enrich and balance your everyday life. Our team of doctors and therapists have created a welcoming environment where each person is treated based on their own unique needs. Balancing all aspects of a person on an individual basis, and offering cutting-edge treatments that are only available in our center, sets us apart as Ohio’s foremost chiropractic and wellness center.

WESTERVILLE CHIROPRACTIC AND NUTRITION

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

We work with people who want to be as healthy as possible, as naturally as possible. We use gentle and specific chiropractic care, specialized nutrition, massage, and many other means to get your health on the right track. Once you know what is really wrong and really right with your health, you can develop a solid game plan to make the changes you want to make. You will then have the satisfaction of knowing you made the right decisions to take action now. See ad, page 36.

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 38.

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COUNSELING ANN L. NAUMOFF, PCC, ATR, CTT

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

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

The Barrington is an all-inclusive child care facility. We are proud to The Barrington School offer organic meals where learning begins prepared from natural, fresh ingredients and free-range, non-processed meats. We have exceptional teacher-to-student ratios, and all our instructors are experienced and well-educated. Daily classes are offered in gymnastics, dance, music, yoga and cooking. See ad, page 40.

DENTISTRY DENTAL ALTERNATIVES

Dr. Richard DeLano, DDS, MS 150 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Ste 150, Worthington 614-888-0377 DentalAlternatives.net Dental Alternatives is the dental office of Richard M. DeLano III, DDS, MS. Dr. DeLano practices general dentistry with a holistic approach. He takes time with his patients to explain the choices they have concerning their oral health. Dental Alternatives is a mercury-safe and fluoride-free dental practice. Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 8.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH ALTERNATIVE HEALTH OASIS

Kate Dixon, Loomis Digestive Specialist, CNHP, Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Dr. Michael H. Fritz, Chiropractor, Certified Applied Kinesiologist, Certified Microscopist, Naturopathic Doctor 10223 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell 614-717-9144 Info@AlternativeHealthOasis.com AlternativeHealthOasis.com Each year statistics show that more Americans complain of digestive pain. These discomforts are commonly attributed to symptoms such as: stomachache, allergies, skin problems, depression, anxiety, immune dysfunctions and diarrhea. They may also be related to chronic pain, bloating and cramps. We believe diet and digestion play a major role in the prevention and reversal of chronic degenerative disease. We objectively test and compare against our extensive patient history survey to determine which specific enzymes and nutrients are missing from the client, and then help bring the body back into balance.

THAT ENZYME LADY

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

Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over. ~F. Scott Fitzgerald

ECO STORE THE GOING GREEN STORE Michael Bauer, Owner 909 River Rd, Granville 740-963-9644 TheGoingGreenStore.com

This old-time general store with a modern twist carries a range of health-conscious and planetfriendly goods; non-toxic body care and cleaning products, kitchen and garden tools that support a whole food diet, plus responsibly made gifts and gadgets. Dairy, eggs, and pasture-fed beef are all sourced from within 50 miles of Licking County. The store also stocks a full assortment of green service-ware (compostable plates, napkins, cups, flatware, containers) for restaurant take-out, general food service, and special events. See ad, page 19.

ESSENTIAL OILS DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS

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 33.

FENG SHUI FENG SHUI INSTITUTE OF AMERICA Connie Spruill, Owner/Director An International Feng Shui Certification School 614-325-5452 (cell) 614-837-8370 (school) FengShuiConnie@gmail.com Feng-Shui-Institute-Of-America.com

We enroll new students throughout the year for feng shui certification. Our program teaches a scientific and mindful approach, incorporating brain science and teaching only remedies that are backed up by science. We offer a proven business system training that guarantees new profit centers for your holistic practice. We are a Certified Gold School with the International Feng Shui Guild. Private feng shui consultations are available for residential and businesses. Continuing education courses can be customized for your industry. If you are not inclined to enroll in full certification, we offer a personal feng shui coaching course to apply to your own life. See ad, page 39.

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Worried you’ll look different in that new class? At Shift, we don’t analyze. We don’t judge.FITNESS We practice acceptance and SHIFT openness no matter what.

HYPNOTHERAPY INTEGRATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY

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

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

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FURNITURE T.Y. FINE FURNITURE

Wes Miller, Sales Manager 106 E Moler St, Columbus 614-929-5255 Service@TYFineFurniture.com TYFineFurniture.com We custom design and hand produce all our unique commercial and home décor pieces from naturally fallen timber, applying water or milk-based glues and a proprietary organic wood finish. Our furniture is heirloom quality and guaranteed for life. We also sell a handpicked selection of Ohio-made organic mattresses, to help reduce harmful chemical exposure in your home. See ad, page 14.

HOME DÉCOR NIKWORKS

Vijayakumar Kannan, Owner Based in Hilliard 614-219-9706 ContactNik@NikworksLLC.com NikworksLLC.com Nikworks was started to help revive the production of traditional, handcrafted arts in India while financially supporting organizations that operate at the grassroots level to educate, empower and raise the standard of living for underpriveleged communities throughout the world. We carry décor and accent pieces made from silk, cotton, silver, gold, brass and sandalwood. Please visit our online store for further product details.

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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.

INTUITIVE COUNSELING OASIS OF THE HEART

Tabby Sapene, MSW, LISW-S 6135 Memorial Dr, Ste 102E, Dublin 614-273-5698 OasisOfTheHeart.com At Oasis of the Heart, we are dedicated to addressing our clients’ needs based on a holistic approach, integrating all aspects of their experience. We see the events that one experiences in life as opportunities to grow m e n t a l l y, p h y s i c a l l y a n d spiritually. We help create a more balanced life by enabling one to have a more expanded awareness of themselves and of all that is around them. We provide Intuitive Counseling, Reiki, Guided Meditation/Imagery, Crystal Therapy, and offer a selection of Reiki-infused crystal jewelry and organic skin care products.

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JEWELRY AUDACIOUS BOUTIQUE

Mary Curran, Owner 4375 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Dublin 614-799-8951 AudaciousBoutique.com Audacious Boutique features American-made clothing and jewel-\ry items, including sustainably-made pieces from Alex and Ani, plus locally-made organic herbal salves. We also offer a wide variety of sunglasses, scarves, handbags and accessories. Let us help you build your wardrobe, from top to bottom. We carry products for all ages. Stop in to see our rotating seasonal offerings. See ad, page 32.

LIFE COACH YOUR SEXY LIFE COACH

Lora Lucinda Andersen, CPC, ELI-MP Based in Delaware, at All Life Center 740-804-6881 YourSexyLifeCoach@gmail.com YourSexyLifeCoach.com Imagine your life free from fear, procrastination, worry, selfdoubt, and self-sabotage, and instead filled with love, passion, c o n f i d e n c e , c l a r i t y, p l u s authentic and full selfexpression. Lora is a Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner, specializing in core energy coaching. She will work with you to release the negative energy blocks and limiting beliefs that are holding you back, and raise your average resonating level of energy so that you can experience success. Lora provides confidential coaching in person, over the phone and via Skype to individuals and couples regarding self-empowerment, life and career transitions, life purpose, communication, relationships, sex and intimacy, divorce, an empty nest and more! Retreats, workshops, meetup groups and group coaching are available. See ad, page 37.

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

I am able to create a unique blend of treatment, tailored specifically to the needs of each individual, by using techniques combined from various modalities such as Swedish Therapeutic massage, C r a n i o S a c r a l T h e r a p y, SomatoEmotional Release, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Trigger Point, and Deep Tissue and NeuroMuscular Therapy. See ad, page 46.

KNOX COUNTY CAREER CENTER SCHOOL OF MASSAGE THERAPY

Diane Fisher, LMT, NMT, Program Coordinator 308 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon 740-393-2933 Massage_Therapy@KnoxCC.org AdultEdKCCC.org Whether you are interested in a career in massage therapy, or prefer to receive a massage from one of our qualified students, we are here for you. Founded in 1999, KCCC Massage offers small classes with individualized instruction and hands-on experience. Our 817hour program focuses on three areas: therapeutic massage, anatomy and physiology, and professional development. Call today for more information about our program or student clinic. See ad, page 41.

MEDITATION OM2OHM WELLNESS STUDIO

Sheri Mollica-Rathburn, Owner, C.MI 324 W Case St, Powell 614-787-0583 Sheri@Om2Ohm.com Om2Ohm.com Om2Ohm will change the way you think about stress management. We offer Peace Management for individuals and groups, teaching management of daily peace as opposed to stress. Through Certified Meditation Instruction, Sound Healing, Chromotherapy, Mindfulness based guidance, Energy and Body Work we will transform and empower you. Allow yourself time for peace in our beautiful Om2Ohm wellness center, leave your worries at the door and enter into your “Om away from home”.

NATURAL FOODS BEXLEY NATURAL MARKET

508 N Cassady Ave, Bexley 614-252-3951 BexleyNaturalMarket@yahoo.com BexleyNaturalMarket.org The Bexley Natural Market is a not-for-profit cooperative grocery store dedicated to providing food of the highest possible nutritional quality to our members and community. We provide many local and organic products, bulk foods, organic herbs and spices, as well as a vast array of vitamins and supplements to support the health of our customers. We like to support local businesses and farmers by being a space in which their products are available. See ad, page 39.

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IT’S ALL NATURAL!

1360 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna 614-476-6159 ItsAll-Natural.com It’s All Natural! is a prominent source of vegetarian and vegan products, offering organic, ecoconscious and down-to-earth items. Our mission is to promote a benevolent, eco-friendly and vegan lifestyle. We strive to be fertile ground where seeds of love can be planted to grow in health and harmony. See ad, page 41.

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 29.

NATUROPATHY LEAVES OF LIFE - INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS CENTER

Patty Shipley, Naturopath, RN Deanna Osborn, DO, Family Practice Francie Silverman, MS in Nutrition Bob Wood, RPh, Hormone Specialist 7720 Rivers Edge Dr, Ste 121, Columbus 614-888-4372 Info@LeavesOfLife.com LeavesOfLife.com To help determine the underlying cause(s) of illness, all Leaves of Life practitioners utilize multiple assessment tools, including blood, urine and saliva tests, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, plus indepth surveys of a patient’s symptoms and family medical history. We then focus on natural ways to eradicate the cause(s), rather than just suppressing the symptoms. See ad, page 23.

If the whole world went vegan, there would be less war. How you eat determines your mood and your outlook on life. ~Alexandra Paul

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

Drs. Trudy and Allison are board certified and accredited by the American Naturopathic Medical Association (ANMA), the oldest and largest professional naturopathic medical organization in the U.S. Dr. Trudy is author of Prevention is the Cure for Cancer and was awarded the ANMA 2014 Higher Achievement Award. Dr. Allison is a Master Herbalist and specializes in women’s wellness.

PET SERVICES GREEN SCOOP

Jendell Duffner, Owner Based in Columbus 614-699-0011 Info@GreenScoopPet.com GreenScoopPet.com We are a unique pet waste removal company that recycles dog, cat, rabbit, and chicken waste by converting it to either EPA-approved compost or natural gas and electricity. We can accommodate any size household, community or business. We also sell compost, mulch, topsoil, firewood bundles and compostable dog waste bags, and donate a percentage of the proceeds to local charitable and environmental organizations. See ad, page 30.

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

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

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

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

Sue Marting, RMT 4238 Broadway, Grove City 614-499-2572 TotalEnergyHealth.com

Total Energy Health is a holistic healing practice that focuses on stress reduction, pain relief, and recovery from illness and injury at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. Each service is customized for the client’s maximum benefit. Benefits include increased energy, pain relief, reduced stress and a better night’s sleep. Sue Marting is a certified Reiki Master Teacher and practices Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Tapping, Access Bars, Reflexology and Raindrop Technique. See ad, page 31.

SALON/SPA REIKI HEALING TOUCH WELLNESS

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

THE REIKI CENTER

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

LOVE YOURSELF AND EARTH SALON AND DAY SPA Michelle Wilson Rivers, Owner 1189 River Rd, Granville 740-920-4317 • MW_Rivers@yahoo.com LoveYourselfAndEarthSalon.com

Through continuous research, we find and incorporate products and systems that are safe for all of us personally, as well as our global environment. For hair, we use an organic color system, plus products that are cruelty-free, vegan and contain no ammonia or formaldehyde. For nails, we offer a system that uses LED light instead of UV light for application, and an organic polish remover. For facials and massage, we use skin care products formulated with fruit stem cells. We offer a truly organic and uplifting experience! See ad, page 35.

THE NATURAL NAIL SPA

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 23.

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

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

VIRTUE SALON

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We are committed to helping men and women enjoy the luxuries of the modern beauty industry without harming animals, the environment or our health. We are dedicated to working in an organized, stress-free setting while enjoying a holistic lifestyle within true community. See ad, page 25.

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NUTRIMOST WORTHINGTON

Dr. Ardie Singh 55 Caren Ave, Ste 360, Worthington 614-436-9355 614FatLoss.com Wi t h N u t r i M o s t ’s customized, technologybased Ultimate Fat Loss System, you will transform your body, inside and out. As you watch pounds melt away, you are also correcting hormone levels, clearing out harmful toxins and restoring balance to your body. NutriMost’s allnatural, doctor-supervised program is safe, fast, effective and permanent. See ad, page 3.

YOGA GOYOGA

Four locations: New Albany, Powell, Upper Arlington, Worthington 844-469-6428 GoYogaUSA.com At GoYoga, we are regular working people with busy schedules and tight budgets, on a mission to inspire the Central Ohio community through providing convenient and affordable yoga classes, taught by compassionate and knowledgeable instructors. With over 150 programs each week, ranging from Beginners Series, workshops, and 100, 200 and 500-hour teacher training courses, we are here to provide you with a life-changing opportunity to live stronger, healthier and more mindfully. REAL YOGA FOR REAL PEOPLE! See ad, page 45.

RENEW WELLNESS

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

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