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letterfrompublisher Welcome to Natural Awakenings of Greater Cincinnati, your new free magazine for naturally healthy, environmentally friendly living. In Natural Awakenings, every month you will find articles by well-known national and local experts. We’ll share cutting-edge information and wisdom on health, wellness, fitness, organic nutrition, personal growth, creative expression, and green/sustainable living. Our local and global news and health briefs target events and updates of special interest. You’ll find many resources, including practitioners, products and services, ready to serve and nurture you in a healthy lifestyle, while being kind to our Earth. This magazine is here as your primary resource for local practitioners of integrative and alternative wellness and healing arts. On all sides, our home is rich in healers, educators, scientists, creative types, communicators, thinkers and doers, and extends outward to innovative organic family farms. Natural Awakenings will keep us all connected and aware of opportunities for individual and collective progress. Perhaps you’ll agree that a sustainable future is an abundant one, created through relationships on many levels. That success arrives in proportion to how well we care for each other and our planet. (I’m reminded of Ben Franklin’s axiom: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”) Perhaps you, too, see that taking conscious responsibility now for our own health and larger environment will be less costly in the long run, and believe that our planetary body, Earth, like our human body, will be able to heal itself, if allowed the proper nutrients and environment, without undue interference. Some solutions can be as straightforward as removing an imposed stressor, like a toxin. Others require a new concept, like the Enright Ridge urban eco-village (page 32). This premiere issue focuses on Natural Body Care and Children’s Health. “Timeless Beauty”, on page 20, explains how good skin emanates from the state of our inner being and lifestyles. “Early Bloomers”, on page 12, offers natural measures for offsetting premature onset of puberty in our little ones. Locally, we visit with Henry the Hand Champion Hand Washer, who counsels basic tips for staying healthy. What began as a hometown newsletter in Naples, Florida 14 years ago has now expanded into a growing family of 60 locally owned magazines such as ours, reaching more than 2 million readers each month in communities across the country. We’re delighted to hear you agree, “It’s about time we have this resource in Cincinnati!” Huge gratitude goes to all of our advertisers, writers, local experts and distribution locations for making this free resource available. We reach our phenomenal community because of you. When looking for healthy products and services, please check our advertisers and distributors first. Please also add your thanks for their support of Natural Awakenings. We are thankful too, for our 45,000 readers locally, whose support makes this magazine a reality. We welcome everyone’s participation in this community-minded magazine; please share your news, articles, ideas and feedback. Send your contributions to CinEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. Let’s have fun making the most of this community connection as we learn and grow together. Natural Awakenings is honored to be here.
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Stillpoint Center Is Transforming
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ary Matthews, the new owner of Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, has formed a new sub-collective of therapists at the center, who will offer body work that complements Stillpoint’s existing massage therapies. The new group includes Beverly Welbourne, Mayan abdominal fertility massage; Samten Williams, craniosacral therapy; Jayne Cardell, shamanic yoga instruction; Tanya Poe, massage therapy and doula services; Lakeitha Taylor, shamanic postpartum work; and Ro Poggioli, massage therapy, doula services and pregnancy fertility massage. The therapists will host an Open House event, “Arch of the Lotus, TransformaNew Owner - Gary Matthews! tional Birthing Services for Mother & Family,” from 1 to 3 p.m. on August 3. Guests will have an opportunity to learn about the various modalities. The event includes refreshments and prizes of massage/therapy sessions. Attendees are encouraged to bring their vision for creating a mandala. Matthews, a massage therapist licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio, has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Cincinnati. As a shamanic counsellor and yoga instructor, he focuses on body centered, Earth-based self-realization, facilitating personal growth for those seeking help with spiritual, emotional and physical issues.
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Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts is located at 11223 Cornell Park Dr., Ste. 302, in Cincinnati. For information, call 513-489-5302 or visit StillPointTherapy.com. See ad, this page and Gary Matthews’ CRG on page 39.
August 2008
newsbriefs Infant & Child CPR/AED
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lthough we all hope we will never face an emergency that requires us to try to save a child’s life, emergencies do happen. We can stay prepared by learning the same essential lifesaving techniques that professional childcare providers and teachers also need to know. The American Red Cross regularly offers courses that teach the skills necessary for us to immediately and confidently respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children 12 and under. Procedures include rescue breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich manoeuvre, as well as where to call to find someone trained in using an automated external defibrillator (AED). The Following American Red Cross Infant & Child CPR/AED courses are scheduled for August at a cost of $45 each: August 5: Noon-4 p.m., Cincinnati Children’s Oak Campus, Oak Professional Building, 629 Oak St., Rm. 109. Hosted by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. August 16: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wilmington Public Library, 268 N. South St., Wilmington. August 26: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Red Cross Cincinnati Office, 720 Sycamore St. Combined Adult and Infant & Child CPR/AED classes are also available for $65 each: August 12 and 14: 5-9 p.m., Red Cross Northeast Office, 10870 Kenwood Rd., Blue Ash. August 29: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Red Cross Cincinnati Office, 720 Sycamore St. For recorded class schedules, call 513-792-4012. Register for all classes online at: CincinnatiRedCross.org/ domino/redcross/redcrossmaindb.nsf/ CVBCPR. For more information, visit CincinnatiRedCross.org.
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he Gaden Samdrupling Buddhist Monastery and Tibetan Heritage Center opens its doors to people of all nationalities and backgrounds in the Tri-State area, inviting participation in its many religious, cultural and educational programs. This month, from 2 to 5 p.m. on August 9, the monastery will host an open discussion on “The Art of Peace.” A creative, artistic exercise will complement the discussion. The goal of the seminar is to develop a deeper understanding of peace and what it means to the individual. On September 20 and 21, the Tibet Festival invites everyone to enjoy a taste of Tibetan cuisine and hear lecture presentations. A Buddhist bazaar, photo exhibit and films are additional highlights. A more in-depth course on Buddha’s teaching begins in August. Students will meet regularly for six months, from 2 to 3 p.m., on Saturdays. The Gaden Samdrupling Buddhist Monastery is located at 3046 Pavlova Dr. in Cincinnati. For class schedules and additional information, call 513-385-7116, email gsl@Ganden.org or visit Ganden.org.
Lean Green Xavier
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he Xavier University campus is undergoing construction to enhance facilities and become a more environmentally friendly institution. Although a number of buildings have to be removed to make way for the new campus, 90 percent of the demolition material is being recycled. The new Williams College of Business building, for example, will meet the raised standards of an energy-sufficient, high-performance and sustainable structure. Green features may include bamboo flooring and well-isolated windows that allow maximum introduction of natural light. Plans also call for creating several retention ponds in the low-lying area between Williams College and Xavier Square, to collect runoff water for irrigation. For years, the university has been following the green trend, not only to model responsible environmental practices for the community, but also to save money by using less electricity, water and fuel. Just a few months ago, Xavier University President Michael J. Graham made a large commitment to the environment by signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment; a pledge joined by some 470 other college and university presidents to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from campus operations. For more information, visit Xavier.edu/construction.
Blue Collars are Turning Green
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everal studies released this year focus on developing local green jobs in clean energy industries, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative transportation and low-carbon fuels. These new ‘green-collar jobs’—many of them blue-collar workforce opportunities created by businesses on a mission to improve environmental quality—are the medicine America needs to fight the bug of its declining economy and the virus of industrial pollution that blankets the planet. Green-collar jobs provide high enough wages and benefits to support a family, along with opportunities to advance and build a career; they also reduce waste, pollution, consumption of natural resources and other environmental risks. The list of needed skilled workers includes machinists, technicians, service workers, equipment and installation specialists, and construction workers, as well as managers of all kinds. To read the study reports and learn more about green-collar jobs, visit Cows.org/pdf/rp-greenerpathways.pdf and ApolloAlliance.org/downloads/ greencollarjobs.pdf.
Green Thumbs Up for Xavier Dining
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s part of Xavier University’s sustainability and green initiatives, Xavier Dining Services is changing all serviceware from paper and plastic to durable china, glass and flatware, to dramatically reduce waste. Instead of ending up in trash bins after each meal, serviceware will be cleaned for reuse throughout the day. “It’s the right time to make this change,” says Tom Barlow, director of auxiliary services. “The University is trying to do everything we can to be more sustainable, and this switch is just one example of our ongoing efforts.” The same environmentally friendly upgrade is being implemented at Ryan’s Eatery & Pub, in the Gallagher Student Union. The new serviceware is the first step in Xavier dining’s Project Greenthumb, a program focused on campus recycling that will be fully implemented this fall. For more information, visit Xavier.edu/news/news.cfm?news_id=5794.
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“Painting Tomorrow’s Memories Today.” That’s how Tom Sierak likes to describe his pastel paintings. He says, “People often talk about the good old days and how nice it would be to return to them. Places and things may change around us, but the bond that exists between children, parents, grandparents (and even pets) never does.” A native of Newburyport, Massachusetts, Tom attended the Vesper George School of Art, in Boston. During his art school training, he perfected his drawing skills and absorbed the knowledge and experience of many of the accomplished art instructors with whom he studied. His paintings are in numerous private collections. He has been commissioned by notable organizations such as The Make A Wish Foundation and Reminisce Magazine. He has been the featured cover artist in The Artist’s Magazine and his paintings are published worldwide as wall prints, greeting cards, book and catalog covers, and puzzles. Tom also self-publishes under the name of STS Fine Art. For information about available paintings and prints, visit TomSierak. com, call the Tom Sierak Studio at 800-787-5040 or email: TomSierak@stsfineart.com.
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n Being a REAL Princess, Secrets of the Happy Heart Princess, is an interactive picture story by local artist Sandi Stonebraker, created to enhance self-esteem in girls from ages 6 to 12. The Happy Heart Princess is a role model for girls of the 21st century—strong, smart and kind. She knows how to think for herself, and is proud of who she is and what she believes in. Although the princess knows she is special, she recognizes that everyone else on the planet is special, too. Bridging the gap between fairyland and real life, this princess shows young readers how to dream big and have confidence that dreams can come true. The book’s interactive journaling activities involve values, self-esteem and decision-making. Parents, teachers, religious leaders and other caregivers will find it a helpful tool to open a dialogue with little girls on the important issues they face growing up in an increasingly complex society. Happy Heart Princess is available at Stoney’s Cafe & Card Shoppe, in Main Strasse Village at 323 West 6th St. in Covington. It may be ordered online at HappyHeartPrincess.com. For more information, call Sandi Stonebraker at 859-655-9571.
Yoga Premieres at Stillpoint
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tillpoint Center for Healing Arts has added yoga classes this summer. Instructor Phoenix Wilson explains why yoga is an ideal complement to the bodywork modalities offered at the center, such as craniosacral therapy, reflexology, myofascial release, myoneural therapy and Reiki. “Yoga is a pathway for transformation,” she says. “Yoga helps us release old patterns and embrace the awakening of our present mind and heart.” Wilson, a certified yoga and T’ai chi instructor, has been teaching for eight years; she is also a student in the shamanic apprenticeship program taught by Stillpoint owner Gary Matthews. Her classes will focus on creating space for cultivating a healthy body alignment and energy flow, in sync with the center’s philosophy of ‘Body Work for the Soul’. For more information about yoga classes or private sessions, call 859-341-9642 or email PhoenixWilson@mac.com. See Stillpoint ad on page 5 and Phoenix CRG on page 39.
Clean Green Body Care Workshops
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he Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village, a green community that promotes a social, economic and healthy lifestyle, is conducting two hands-on workshops about natural skin care products as part of their Clean Green series. ENRIGHT RIDGE URBAN ECO-VILLAGE A soap-making class will be held July 30. Then, on August 13, Clean Green workshop participants will learn how to make lotions, creams and shampoos, using natural ingredients. Both workshops will run from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Imago Earth Center, in the Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village, 700 Enright Avenue, in Price Hill. For class information, call Kate at 513-264-8989 or email KReidel@imagoearth.org. For information about the Eco-Village, visit EnrightRidgeEcovillage.org and see article, page 32.
Turning Back the DNA Age Clock
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A - 6 5 ®, a newly available nutritional supplement, may aid cell rejuvenation in the fight against aging, according to T.A. Sciences, which manufactures the product. Combined with an active, healthy lifestyle, it may even increase the likelihood of living longer in a fit state, they say. Researchers explain that TA-65 works by maintaining the body’s telomeres. A telomere is a region of repetitive DNA at the end of a chromosome that protects the end of the chromosome from destruction. As people age, their telomeres become shorter, leaving cells more susceptible to damage and death. While a healthy lifestyle may slow the loss of telomeres (see related “Slow Down Aging by Exercising Regularly” in this month’s Health Briefs), TA-65 works to activate telomerase, a naturally occurring enzyme that can restore telomere length and help reverse the process of aging. T.A. Sciences reports that customers using TA65 for only three months have increased average telomere length by the age equivalent of more than two years. TA-65® is sold under license from Geron Corporation, which develops telomerasebased therapeutic products. For product information visit TASciences.com.
Rediscover the Lost Art of Fermentation
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ancy Lee Bentley, a contributor to Dr. Mercola’s Total Health Program: The Proven Plan to Prevent Disease and Premature Aging, has authored a new book, Truly Cultured, about the nearly lost art of fermentation. Bentley relates fermentation’s history of affording health benefits as a preservation method, health elixir (the original sodas of previous generations) and a means of celebration (wines, beers and other fermented drinks). According to Bentley, various products of fermentation used in the past to help fight disease, also have a place in today’s wellness arsenal and are especially useful against chronic, degenerative diseases. Bentley provides recipes, plus a glossary and sources for readers who wish to pursue the potential health benefits of fermentation. Copies of the book are available online at TrulyCultured.com.
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Henry the Champion Handwasher Fun Lessons on Hand Awareness and Respiratory Etiquette by Margaret Bailey
“Mom, I’m sick,” are three words that every parent dreads hearing. However, if everyone follows Henry’s 4 Principles of Hand Awareness, those words may come to be heard less frequently.
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s a Cincinnati family physician, Dr. William P. Sawyer saw a need and filled it in a most entertaining way. Wringing creativity from his outside-the-box perspective, up sprang Henry the Hand® Champion Handwasher, who helps Dr. Sawyer educate his young patients and other children, teens and adults about the importance of clean hands, hand awareness and respiratory etiquette. Henry, a cartoon hand dressed in T-shirt, shorts and tennies, has his own theme song, an interactive website and a CD of lively tunes, plus school and hospital education kits for comprehensive infection prevention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agree with Henry’s easy and natural ways to stay healthy this coming school year. “Hand washing,” state the experts, “is the single most important means to prevent the spread of infection.” Sawyer’s program has been endorsed by both the American Medical Association and the American Association of Family Physicians. “‘Mom, I’m sick,’ are three words that every parent dreads hearing,” remarks Sawyer. “However, if everyone follows Henry’s 4 Principles of Hand Awareness, those words may come to be heard less frequently.”
The 4 Principles of Hand Awareness are: Wash your hands when they are dirty 1 and before eating. 2 Do not cough into your hands. 3 Do not sneeze into your hands. Above all, do not put your fingers 4 in your eyes, nose or mouth. Although National Hand Washing Awareness Week helps raise awareness during the first week in December, the message needs to be spread 365 days a year. Henry the Hand Foundation, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to “Spreading the Word Not the Germs.” “What people don’t realize is that they infect themselves,” advises Sawyer. “By touching their T-zone (eyes, nose and mouth) on their face with contaminated fingers, they can be giving themselves such illnesses as E-coli, Shigella (diarrhea), Streptococci (sore throat), Haemophilus (pink eye, which is highly contagious) and Hepatitis A.” Anyone can help Henry spread the message by visiting henrythehand.com and purchasing a School Kit to donate to a local school district. A Hospital Kit is also available for purchase. “A seven-foot inflatable Henry now travels the United States, attending conferences and health fairs,” comments Sawyer. “Henry is becoming a champion of health all over the world. So far, we have sent School Kits and Hospital Kits to the Philippines, the UK, Australia, Taiwan and the Middle East.” Henry looks forward to continuing his travels and spreading his message. For more information and to order kits and support materials, visit henrythehand.com.
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ADHD Alternative Homeopathy Fights Hyperactivity
The side effects of Ritalin, the drug often prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), worry many parents. Now, a Swiss study of 115 boys and girls with ADHD between the ages of 3 and 17 suggests that homeopathy works as well as Ritalin—perhaps better. After an average of 3.5 months’ treatment, 75 percent of the participating children had responded to the more gentle approach, with clinically significant improvements, compared with 65 percent of those who received Ritalin. Results were published in the British Homeopathic Journal.
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reliminary evidence from a recent European-wide study on Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) has found that levels of antioxidants in milk produced by organically-raised cattle were 50 to 80 percent higher than in normal milk, just as organically-grown wheat, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, onions and lettuce delivered 20 to 40 percent more antioxidants than non-organic produce. Higher levels of other nutrients, such as iron, zinc and vitamin E, also showed up in the findings. With sales of pasteurized organic milk on the upswing, Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of a natural health website, reports that more local dairies nationwide also are offering unpasteurized, or raw, milk to meet demand. Proponents like raw milk’s easy-to-digest amino acids, proteins and enzymes, many of which would be destroyed by pasteurization. Some states have, nevertheless, banned raw milk; for discussion of the issue, start with RealMilk.com. Natural milk activist Rahman Dalrymple notes that, in any case, it’s crucial to know the source of the milk: the health of the animals, how they are fed (organic green grass versus starchy grains), where they are confined (clean pastures or manure-laden pens) and how the milk is collected. Sources: QLIF.org, Mercola.com, Raw-Milk-Facts.com
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early bloomers by Lisa Marshall
Are young girls and boys today reaching puberty prematurely—and what can parents do to slow the process? 12
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or Emily de Reyna, the first signs of womanhood came mysteriously early. At age 4, the New York preschooler began to develop breasts. By 6, she had underarm hair, body odor and monthly mood swings. Before she graduated from kindergarten, the possibility of an early menstruation loomed. Warned that Emily’s premature puberty could result in a host of health woes, including stunted growth, psychological problems and increased risk of certain cancers, her parents faced a painful decision: either take a wait-and-see approach and face the consequences, or give Emily monthly injections of a hormone suppressant that would stall for time. “In my eyes, I could not have my kindergartner going through puberty,” says Emily’s mother, Denise de Reyna, who reluctantly opted to put Emily on medication. “She had already lost some of her childhood, and I would be sadder if she had lost more.”
Developing Trend
According to researchers, physicians and parent advocacy groups, stories like Emily’s are growing more common, as the average age of the onset of puberty declines. Healthcare providers and parents are grappling with what to do about it. In February, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences published a sweeping multi-study review in the journal, Pediatrics, concluding, “Data are sufficient to suggest” that girls are indeed getting their periods and developing breasts far earlier, and that environmental factors likely play a significant role. Researchers noted that premature puberty can have serious public health consequences, including a greater risk of breast cancer in girls and heightened risk of testicular cancer in boys, plus higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, children who enter puberty earlier face a host of psychological struggles, and are at risk of “early sexual debut and potential abuse.” The report was the latest in a series of studies to spotlight a disturbing trend to which anyone visiting a public swimming pool or shopping mall can attest: kids are growing up faster than ever. According to a study published last year in the Journal of Adolescent
Health, the average age of a girl’s first menstrual period has declined from 13.3 years, in women born prior to 1920, to 12.4 years in those born after 1980. Another landmark study of 17,000 girls, published in Pediatrics a decade ago, found that 1 percent of Caucasian girls and 3 percent of African-American girls now begin developing breasts and/or pubic hair by age 3. By 8, roughly half of African-American girls and 15 percent of Caucasian girls show signs of sexual development. Overall, African-American girls currently begin puberty between ages 8 and 9; Caucasian girls by 10—as much as a full year earlier than they did in the 1960s. One federally funded study of more than 2,000 boys in 2001 suggests that they, too, are maturing earlier. Thirty percent of Caucasians, 38 percent of African-Americans and 27 percent of Latinos show some genital development by age 8. Average age for the appearance of pubic hair is between 11 and 12.
Societal Response In order to quiet parental fears and prevent unnecessary treatment with potentially dangerous medications, authorities in the pediatrics community have responded to the trend by lowering the age defining ‘normal’ puberty. They say that parents need not be con-
Researchers noted that premature puberty can have serious public health consequences, including a greater risk of breast cancer in girls and heightened risk of testicular cancer in boys, plus higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases.
Stemming the Tide of Puberty Here’s what parents can do to either help prevent early puberty or slow its progression once it starts: Avoid hormone-laden food All milk contains hormones, but raw or organic milk won’t have the added bovine growth hormone. Choose hormone-free meat and keep soy, which mimics estrogen, to a minimum.
Buy organic fruits and vegetables Create a green household Numerous chemicals found in household cleaning products, personal care products, herbicides, insecticides and pesticides mimic human hormones.
Keep the kids lean and active Obesity strongly correlates with early puberty.
Don’t let children chew on soft plastic toys Phthalates, linked to early breast development, are added to plastic toys to soften them.
Drink filtered water Many endocrine-disrupting chemicals can make their way into the household through the water supply.
Take supplements and eat foods that detoxify Broccoli, cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables help the liver remove environmental waste and provide protection against pollution.
Go BPA-free Choose water bottles, sippy cups and baby bottles that do not contain bisphenol A.
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Parents say it can be baffling for a preschooler to make sense of a changing body and hormone-fueled mood swings, or for a second-grader to have to remember to put on deodorant or bring a pad to school. cerned if a girl of 8 or 9 develops pubic hair or breasts. So, today, puberty is deemed ‘precocious,’ or early enough to warrant medical attention, only if it occurs before age 7 in Caucasian girls, age 6 in African-American girls, or age 9 in boys. But others have taken a more thoughtful approach. They are urgently calling for more research to determine the cause of the trend and what, if anything, can be done about it. “To me, it is a critical and crucial public health issue,” says Marcia Herman-Giddens, adjunct professor of public health at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She was lead author of two of the key studies cited. “An 8-year-old girl with breasts still wants to be playing with dolls,” observes Herman-Giddens. “In a sense, these kids lose their childhood.”
Search for a cause While some cases of early-onset puberty—particularly in boys—can be attributed to anatomical problems, like a tumor on the pituitary gland, the vast majority of cases remain unexplained. But a growing body of research suggests that our sedentary lifestyle and obsession with super-sizing may be to blame.
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“During the same time that this trend has been taking place, we have had an epidemic of obesity in this country,” says Paul Kaplowitz, Ph.D., a medical doctor, chief of endocrinology at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. and author of Early Puberty in Girls: The Essential Guide to Coping with this Common Problem. Many studies already have documented a link between being overweight and early onset of menstruation. Kaplowitz has found that being just 10 percent overweight increases the chances of early breast and pubic hair development. He believes the fat cells’ production of the hormone leptin, which regulates appetite, but which is also a critical player in the biochemical cascade that prompts puberty, could play a role. Another recent study, presented at The Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, suggested that women who eat a very high-fat diet during pregnancy may also influence the timing of their child’s puberty—prompting it to come early. Sherrill Sellman, a naturopathic doctor and author of What Women Must Know to Protect Their Daughters from Breast Cancer, blames a variety of factors, and believes the medical com-
munity should be doing a better job of investigating them. “We are accepting the problem, rather than raising the alarm,” Sellman says. Number one on her list is the group of ubiquitous, hormone-mimicking chemicals now present in our environment, which show up in everything from plastics in toys to pesticides on foods. “These chemicals are perceived by the body as hormones and programmed into children’s systems at a vulnerable time,” she says. “In some cases, they are hardwired at birth.” For years, Sellman and others like her were largely ignored when they warned of the impact certain chemicals could have on timing for the onset of puberty, but a flood of new science has begun to prove them right. In April, a report by the National Toxicology Program of the National Institutes of Health called into question the safety of bisphenol A (BPA), a common ingredient in polycarbonate plastic water bottles, sippy cups and baby bottles. The report noted that when laboratory rats were exposed to BPA, they experienced a host of health problems, including unusual timing of puberty. The report prompted many companies, including Nalgene, to pull its BPA products off the shelves. Parents nationwide began to take a closer, more suspicious look at plastics. Another study, in Puerto Rico, which has seen alarmingly high rates of breast development in young girls, found that girls who developed earlier were three times more likely to have high blood levels of phthalate esters. These chemicals are commonly found in plastic toys, food packaging and cosmetics. Another study of Michigan children, who had accidentally been exposed in utero to polybrominated biphenyls (common fire retardants), reported that the girls ended up menstruating one year earlier than the control group. Yet another study pointed to estrogen-mimicking compounds found in the hair products of African-American women as a factor in hastening the puberty of their children. In addition to chemicals and obesity, experts have implicated hormones in milk, meat and soy. Others hypoth-
esize that a girl raised in a home with a man other than her biological father, such as a stepfather, can physiologically react to his chemical scents, called pheromones, setting her own hormonal cascade into motion. Some point to the increased sexualizing of children in television and print advertising. Many say that more stress and less exercise are culprits. “In the animal industry, to hasten puberty, they keep the animals confined, they feed them really rich diets, and they grow really fast. That is exactly what we are doing to our children,” observes Herman-Giddens.
Slow the Future While it is important to identify the causes of early puberty, we also must ask what it means for the future, caution children’s health advocates. Since publication of the first of her many studies on the subject, Herman-Giddens says that she has been flooded with letters and emails, both from parents who have watched their children suffer ridicule at school and from young women looking back on tormented childhoods. Parents say it can be baffling for a preschooler to make sense of a changing body and hormone-fueled mood swings, or for a second-grader to have to remember to put on deodorant or bring a pad to school. “It can be psychologically traumatic,” Herman-Giddens notes. She points to research that connects early puberty with depression, teenage pregnancy and drug and alcohol abuse. “They are just alone and terrified,” she continues. “Imagine being an 8- or 9-year-old, going about your daily life, having older boys or men hit on you and having no clue how to deal with it.” When it comes to recommending treatment, Dr. Kaplowitz makes a careful distinction: There is true precocious puberty, a full-blown pituitary cascade that also sets rapid growth and bone maturation into motion too soon (leading to stunted growth later). Then, there is the more benign appearance of an isolated sign, such as breast growth. He’s seen some girl patients whose breasts began to grow at age 6, and then stopped, as well as many who had
Several holistic approaches can work to slow or reverse early sexual development in children. These include naturopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, homoeopathy and chiropractic, as well as changes in diet and environment. pubic hair at age 6, but didn’t develop breasts until years later. Less than 10 percent of girls referred to him for signs of early puberty require medication. “Sometimes pediatricians worry enough that it makes the parents panic,” Kaplowitz comments. “The important thing for parents to understand is that most girls who have early breast or pubic hair development do not have a condition that is dangerous and requires treatment.” So what should a shocked and worried parent do? Both naturopathic and conventional physicians say that once full-blown puberty has begun, regardless of the age, it’s hard to put the brakes on it without medication. On the other hand, for less severe or less advanced cases, Sellman counsels that several holistic approaches can work to slow or reverse early sexual development in children. These include naturopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, homoeopathy and chiropractic, as well as changes in diet and environment. After Stephanie Dillard’s frightened kindergartner called her into the bathroom to show her the hair that had begun growing on her pubic area, Mom swept her off to a pediatric endocrinologist, who told her that her daughter did not require medication and sent her home. But the news offered little consolation. “They never could tell me why it was happening,” she says. “They just told me to keep an eye on her.” Acting on Sellman’s advice, Dillard switched the family to an organic, hormone-free diet, and helped her daughter lose some excess weight. She also gave her liver-cleansing supplements to rid her body of any latent hormones or chemicals. “As a parent,” she remarks,
“I wasn’t going to just sit idly by and say, ‘We’ll see what happens.’” Denise de Reyna, Emily’s mom, now volunteers with the nonprofit Major Aspects of Growth in Children Foundation (MAGICFoundation.org), a parent support group that helps other parents handle their children’s early development. At age 11, Emily is now healthy and thriving. Owing to the medication her mom was so reluctant to put her on five years ago, she has yet to begin menstruating. “I think she is one of the success stories,” Denise de Reyna says. “In fact, my daughter thinks she is the greatest thing since sliced bread.”
Lisa Ann Marshall is an award-winning journalist who writes regularly for newspapers and magazines.
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inspiration
Time Out Enhance your vacation —and your health— with these mindful tips
Healthy at Home Mini-Vacation Bring nature indoors with plants to revitalize air. Add waterfalls to help keep energy flowing. Set aside time to listen to motivational and relaxation audios. Visit a day spa for some special pampering. Immerse yourself in the natural world with a visit to a local garden or park, or a waterside walk. Be silent for a day and observe the thoughts that come. Watch a spiritual movie that motivates and inspires you. Or, pick a comedy that tickles belly laughs.
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aking a vacation—getting away from work and everyday schedules—is more than a fun diversion. It’s vital to spiritual health and de-stressing. Dr. Munro Cullum, a psychiatrist and neurologist, who leads UT Southwestern Medical Center’s division of psychology at the University of Texas, confirms that, “Our brains need a rest now and then.” Flooded with to-dos and ever more things to remember—passwords, PIN numbers, computer procedures, appointments and email, et al—we can become overwhelmed by the daily demands of our busy society. “Vacations,” advises Cullum, offer an opportune time “to recharge and do things that are outside the normal daily routine.” A healthy vacation, experts suggest, provides lasting mind/body benefits. Following these tips will get us there: Choose an eco-friendly destination with care. Supporting green resorts affords peace of mind and helps the planet. Seek accommodations that carry environmental-friendly certifications or memberships in green industry associations, such as Green Seal (GreenSeal.org) or Best Green Hotels (EnvironmentallyFriendlyHotels.com). Be mindful of ways to conserve resources. When possible, take public transportation or rent a smart car. Use a digital camera, rather than disposable or other film cameras. Conserve energy in hotel rooms by turning off lights; use water wisely; reuse towels and sheets. Also avoid room service, which requires additional packaging and linens. Keep a loose itinerary. Instead of rushing from place to place or activity to activity, be receptive to a slower pace and live in the moment. Try to do something creative each day, like jotting notes or sketching in a journal; this type of right-brain activity centers us in the present and connects us with our inner selves. Brief periods of meditation or focused breathing also help sustain balance.
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Maintain healthy habits. Eat wisely, get enough rest and exercise moderately. Be open to some self-indulgence, too. Time spent pleasurably reinforces a sense of well-being, whether it’s an invigorating hike, beautifully prepared meal, side trip to an art museum, soothing facial or hours spent engrossed in a bestseller. Once it’s time to come home, preserve a vacation’s restorative benefits by following this three-step process: First, find a meaningful memento to bring back, one that holds special memories. Use this as an inspirational talisman. Next, return a day early, before the world calls. Allowing gentle reentry time eases the transition. Finally, begin planning another vacation right away. As Dr. Dan Baker, psychologist and author of What Happy Companies Know, points out, “Planning a vacation often is almost as much fun as taking one.” Primary Source: UTSouthwestern.org
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CranioSacral Therapy
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avid Tomlinson is a licensed massage therapist who teaches the first and second levels of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) at The Upledger Institute, founded in 1985 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, specifically to teach this innovative approach to health. He believes that given the escalating costs of healthcare and insurance, CST can provide an excellent path of preventative maintenance. Of course, it’s best to have the treatment done on a consistent basis. “It’s the equivalent of regularly maintaining a car,” advises Tomlinson, whose teaching is in demand throughout the world. “CST works because it empowers people to take their health back into their own hands,” he says. “We are tapping into the body’s internal wisdom, the inherent resource that allows the body to heal itself.” Osteopathic physician John E. Upledger created his own version of this gentle, hands-on therapy, originated by doctor of osteopathy William Sutherland [1873-1954], based on his research studies at Michigan State University between 1975 and 1983. Intrigued by the slow pulsating movement within the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord that he first observed while assisting a neurosurgeon with a surgical procedure on the
Relief for All neck, Upledger went on to dedicate his years as a professor of biomechanics at the university to exploring the head, the spine and the body’s fascial system. Upledger worked in concert with a team of anatomists, physiologists, biophysicists and bioengineers. He wound up with breakthrough insights into the function of the craniosacral system through focusing on facilitating the proper functioning of the dural membrane that covers the inside of the cranium and spinal canal. Today, many CST practitioners use Upledger’s method and other CST techniques to evaluate and treat malfunctions of the brain and spinal cord that generally are poorly understood. Mary Ellen Moore, a CranioSacral Touch therapist at Synergy Holistic Health Center in Florence, listens with her hands to the slow pulsations of the craniosacral system. Moore has been trained in several styles of craniosacral work, including Advanced Biodynamic Cranial Touch training, by Charles Ridley, which she practices and teaches. She works with a soft touch, equivalent to the weight of a nickel, to explore the various motions throughout the body of her client, who rests fully clothed in a supine position. Effects of CST treatment can be wide-ranging, affecting the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and
immune systems, as well as the body’s organs, connective tissues and energy systems. It works to release deeply held physical and psychological patterns held within the body. Most sessions last about an hour. Tomlinson reasons that CST can address virtually any problem, because in the body, everything is connected. “We don’t approach the therapy with an agenda,” he notes, “because everyone stores their traumas in the body in different locations, and individuals heal differently.” The fundamental belief of Biodynamic Craniosacral Touch training is that the power that made the body also heals the body. Says Moore, “During the session, we let the intelligent, healthy motion of primary respiration direct the sequence of the session. I was trained to be still, wait and observe. My witnessing helps the client access internal health and the healing process within. I do not interject my own agenda onto the process.” Moore cites an example of how effective biodynamic CST can be. “Recently, I worked on a 20-year-old who had multiple physical and psychological issues. Her family had taken her to numerous medical doctors, who could not provide relief or help her function better in daily life. After four months of CST, she is excelling.” She adds that this healing is brought about by dynamic stillness, which she says breathes the rhythmic pulse of life through the whole body as the flow of health.
Connect with Mary Ellen Moore at Synergy Holistic Health Center, 7413 U.S. 42 in Florence, KY. For more information, call 859-525-5000 or visit SynergyHolisticHealth.com. For in-depth information on CranioSacral Therapy, visit Upledger.com, MilneInstitute.com, and DynamicStillness.com.
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healthykids Today’s epidemic of attention problems in children have been linked to everything from artificial additives/ colors/preservatives in food, food allergies, heavy metal and pesticide exposure, and maternal alcohol use and smoking, to an infant’s not crawling enough, celiac disease and genes. More, “Parents and teachers today seem to believe that any boy who wriggles in his seat and willfully defies Natural Treatments for his teacher’s rules has ADHD [attention deficit ADD/ADHD hyperactivity disorder],” by Roon Frost says Elizabeth J. Roberts, Dangers enough. Stating that “misuse of ampheta medical doctor and child Drug Two years ago this month, the U.S. amines may cause sudden death and psychiatrist in California. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) serious cardiovascular adverse effects”
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“Well-intentioned but misinformed teachers, parents using the Internet to diagnose their children, and hurried doctors are all part of a complex system that drives the current practice of misdiagnosing and overmedicating children,” she notes. Roberts counsels that the solution lies in the practice of good, conscientious medicine that is careful, thorough and patient-centered.
called for stronger warning labels for stimulant drugs used to treat common types of attention deficit disorder (ADD). The biggest change applies to amphetamine-containing drugs for ADHD—Adderall and Dexedrine, as well as methylphenidates, such as Concerta and Ritalin. Although the warning on these drugs is the strongest the FDA can mandate, many experts say it’s not strong
is misleading, advises Sidney M. Wolfe, a physician associated with the Health Research Group, since it fails to tell patients that they may suffer sudden death even if they use these meds properly but have certain heart conditions. Despite these concerns, the first long-term study of preschoolers taking Ritalin found benefits, even while it warned of side effects ranging from slowed growth to irritability and insomnia
Fortunately, as one recent study suggests, “Food supplement treatment of ADHD may be of equal efficacy to Ritalin treatment.” All children, and especially those with learning difficulties, benefit from a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement with antioxidants, B complex and vitamin C. 18 18
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Experts advise parents to always focus on the positive side of any child’s behavior: channel his energy in constructive ways, catch her doing something right and praise her, and make use of individual creativity.
in 40 percent of young children participating. “This is a catastrophe,” says Peter Breggin, a medical doctor and New York psychiatrist, who opposes the use of psychiatric drugs for children. In addition to conducting thorough physical assessments for heart disease, Dr. Wolfe advises monitoring anyone taking these stimulants for aggressive or hostile behavior. Other concerns include seizures and vision problems. Youngsters taking these drugs are also more likely to smoke, research finds, while Ritalin and amphetamines have become commonly abused drugs.
Nutrition Counts Fortunately, as one recent study suggests, food supplement treatment of ADHD may be of equal efficacy to Ritalin treatment. All children, and especially those with learning difficulties, benefit from a multiple vitaminmineral supplement with antioxidants, B complex and vitamin C. Other useful supplements to consider are the essential amino acids that support production of the neurotransmitters necessary for optimal brain function, and the essential fatty acids that promote brain development and reduce aggressive/impulsive behavior. Certified nutritionist Marcia Zimmerman recommends eliminating common allergenic foods, such as dairy and wheat, for a month, then slowly adding back nutritious choices. She also suggests cutting out additives blacklisted on the Feingold diet: artificial colorings, flavorings, sweeteners, preservatives and salicylates. The latter are found in aspirin and many foods, including apples, oranges and plums. Since protein-rich foods, including eggs, fish, lamb, legumes, skinless poultry and tofu, support alertness and concentration, they make good selections for breakfast and lunch. It’s better
to leave the more relaxing carbohydrates, particularly favorite fruits and vegetables, for dinner or an evening snack. Because certified organic foods are produced without toxic chemicals, they make positive choices for anyone with attention problems.
Complementary Health Aids Creative educational techniques are important to school success. These may include brief lessons with the child as an active participant, and hands-on direct instruction from computer software. For young children, Montessori teaching methods, which apply a physical, sensory, individualized approach to learning, can be especially beneficial. Most children diagnosed with ADD or ADHD thrive outdoors. So, making hiking, nature study, skating, skiing, swimming and other noncompetitive activities part of the family routine helps. Biofeedback, massage and yoga also may help these children at different ages and developmental stages. Experts advise parents to always focus on the positive side of any child’s behavior: channel his energy in constructive ways, catch her doing something right and praise her, and make use of individual creativity. Parents of children with attention deficits also need to face their own fears that they are somehow to blame for this disorder—and to give themselves credit for all they do to set clear guidelines, reinforce responsible behavior, foster self-esteem and encourage persistent effort by their child.
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by Stacey Colino
There’s no need to look your age when you can rejuvenate and protect your skin naturally.
How old is your skin? Chronology isn’t the best measure of skin’s health and good looks, because the rate at which skin ages is significantly influenced by genetics, lifestyle habits and environment. Nutrition and exercise, exposure to sun or smog, and your skin care regimen all influence skin’s appearance. Thus, even if you feel younger than ever, it’s possible that your complexion could be getting old before its time.
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ut there’s good news for those who want to look as good on the outside as they feel on the inside, because, “You don’t have to look your age,” says Doris J. Day. Day is a medical doctor, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the New York University Medical Center, and author of Forget the Facelift. “Your skin’s health and resiliency can be decades younger than the number of candles on your last birthday cake,” she affirms.
what makes skin age? While DNA’s role in how skin matures might be around 30 percent, the remaining factors are environmental. “It really is rooted in diet, how we handle stress, how we rest or sleep, and our exposures to environmental toxins,” observes Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, and author of Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being. Poor sleeping and eating habits, along with exposure to sunlight, chemicals or smoke, can lead to the formation of free radicals, those unstable molecules that capture oxygen and release cell-damaging electrons, explains physician Shelley Sekula Gibbs, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She notes that free radicals break down the skin’s vital support structures— namely, collagen and elastin—which leads to premature aging. Environmental and lifestyle factors also can trigger chronic, low-grade inflammation, increasing the number of free radicals and infiltrating your complexion with harmful chemicals. “Microinflammation can’t be seen or felt, but goes on all the time,” says Dr. Nicholas Perricone, an adjunct professor of medicine at Michigan State University, and author of The Wrinkle Cure. Fortunately, it is possible to forestall the aging process and prevent further skin damage. With the right approach, you may also be able to diminish problems that have already occurred. “No matter what your genes have to offer you in terms of your complexion, if you take care of it, you can have beautiful skin that will stay young,” Day declares.
how to make youthful looks last It’s not possible to stop the clock or totally erase hours spent soaking in the sun, but you can help prevent future damage and keep skin looking fresh and young—while improving overall health. Try applying these five top strategies for keeping age at bay. EAT “YOUNG”. What you eat affects how your skin ages. “People who eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, and protein-rich fish, tend to have fewer wrinkles” says Perricone. That’s why it’s smart to consume an anti-inflammatory diet that includes plenty of whole grains; fruits and vegetables of different hues; omega-3 fatty acids from coldwater fish, walnuts, extra-virgin olive oil and flaxseed; and antioxidant-rich spices like turmeric, ginger, cumin and cinnamon. Wash it all down with plenty of water—a minimum of eight cups per day—to keep skin hydrated and free of impurities. At the same time, avoid partially hydrogenated oils, trans fats and polyunsaturated vegetable oils, which are all pro-inflammatory. Foods that cause a rapid rise in blood sugar and insulin—such as sugary or starchy processed foods—can trigger inflammation as well. CHILL. Stress leaves its mark on your skin by promoting the inflammatory process. “Psychic stress can accelerate aging of the skin,” observes Perricone, “because it releases hormones such as cortisol, which break down tissue and inhibit collagen synthesis.” To protect your emotional well-being—and skin—from decline, carve out ample time for relaxation through yoga, deep breathing, meditation or massage. HIT THE HAY. It’s called getting your beauty rest for good reason: “While you’re sleeping, your skin is in repair-and-restore mode,” Day notes. If you don’t accumulate enough quality shuteye, you deprive skin of its prime time to rehydrate, heal damaged tissue and nourish healthy cells. GET SUN SMART. Although changes in diet, exercise and sleep protect skin from the inside, it’s essential to guard it from external elements as well. Wearing sunscreen year-round is key, and diligence is vital. “With too much sun exposure, blood vessels in the skin grow, and the stimulation from ultraviolet light causes enzymes in collagen and elastin to break down,” says Dr. Lisa Donofrio, an associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine. “Sunburns set up an inflammatory response that breaks down proteins in the skin, accelerating the loss of collagen and elastin, which can cause the skin to wrinkle.” KNOW THE ALPHABET. To guard against environmental aging, choose beauty products that contain free-radical-fighting antioxidants like green tea, grape seed extract, alpha-lipoic acid and vitamins A, C and E. Antioxidants work synergistically to combat the aging process, so don’t be afraid of products that mix and match the different types, starting with your morning moisturizer. Before bed, apply a moisturizer that combines antioxidants with hyaluronic acid or extracts of shea butter, which are especially good at retaining water in the skin. “Because your skin loses more moisture at night as it undergoes a natural process of renewal, you’ll want to use a thicker moisturizer,” suggests Day.
tips to rejuvenate skin now As we mature, the skin’s dead surface cells don’t always slough off efficiently, which can make the complexion appear dull or rough. Here are five ways to keep cell turnover high and skin glowing. BLAST THE PAST. Microdermabrasion, a widely available predecessor to today’s cutting-edge resurfacing technologies, uses fine crystals made of aluminum oxide or salt to loosen the outer layers of dead skin cells, which are then vacuumed
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up by a suction device. “It’s not really the abrasion of the crystals that produces results, it’s the suction,” Donofrio says. “The better the suction, the better results you’ll get in terms of improving the moisture barrier and collagen synthesis in the skin.” That’s why it’s best to go with an in-office procedure. PEEL BACK THE YEARS. Peels made with salicylic acid (from willow bark) or glycolic acid (from sugar cane) improve the complexion by removing dead surface cells and cleaning out pores. In a doctor’s office, a combination of up to 30 percent salicylic acid and 70 percent glycolic acid can be used to penetrate the upper layers of skin and exfoliate dead cells. Because of the potential for scarring, these procedures are best performed by a dermatologist. “You need to start at a low concentration and move up slowly,” cautions Day. REV UP ON RETINOIDS. Reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and diminish pigment changes with nightly applications of a topical retinoid cream derived from vitamin A. “It can also reverse sun damage and plump up the epidermis,” Donofrio notes. “These products thicken the epidermis and thin out the stratum corneum, the dead skin layer, to make skin look more youthful.” SLOUGH IT OFF. If you can’t seek professional help just now, refine the skin’s surface and boost its radiance by exfoliating two or three times a week with a gentle at-home scrub. WORK LATE. An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) night cream will help smooth skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Be sure not to use it with a retinoid product, to avoid serious irritation. Counsels Sekula Gibbs, “Applying AHAs at night can help reverse the skin damage that occurred during the day.”
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raditionally, we think of a man’s toiletry products as a bar of soap, shaving cream and shampoo. But that’s changing. Today, more men, especially younger men, are receiving skin care treatments at spas and physician offices. Yet, spa visits aside, what should the average man’s skin care routine consist of? “Men should cleanse their faces twice daily, use toner after washing, and then apply moisturizer,” says a clinical esthetician with Kaiser Permanente. “Using a toner after washing closes the pores and prevents pimples.” A weekly facial mask is always a plus. Of course, men need to protect their skin from the sun’s harmful rays, which can damage the epidermis and cause premature aging. “Men’s facial skin includes hair follicles that absorb more ultraviolet rays, adding to the importance of sunblock,” advises David Tippie, president of the Anti-Aging Clinic in Florida. So, men should look for a daily moisturizer with sunscreen or apply a sunscreen after moisturizing. “Men will find the best results when they use a system of men’s products designed to complement one another,” counsels Karyn Trumbach, of Aubrey Organics. For example, Aubrey’s Men’s Stock three-step shave system begins with a scrub to lift beard hair and remove dead skin, which helps provide a closer shave and prevents ingrown hairs. This is followed by a shave cream that contains avocado and wheat germ oils to prevent nicks. Then, an aftershave balm with flaxseed lignan extract, to balance oil production and reduce bumps and pimples. “It’s also important that the scent be something both men and women like,” says Tara Estabrook of Natural Europe Enterprises, which represents
several lines of men’s personal care products at NaturalEurope. com. Most natural products contain essential oils and botanicals for scent, and, “Men usually like spicy,” notes Estabrook. For those who prefer traditional barbershop-style products but want fewer chemicals, Lucky Tiger now offers a line of organic, all-natural products sporting an old-fashioned barbershopstyle label at LuckyTiger.net. Company officials note that their body scrub for men contains higher amounts of exfoliants loofah and apricot seed, because men have thicker skin than women and can handle more abrasion. While many companies add antiaging ingredients, such as antioxidants and fatty acids, they’re careful not to make the moisturizers too heavy. “Men tend to have oilier skin than women, so they like light-bodied lotions and aftershaves; they don’t want to feel something on their skin,” says Estabrook. With conventional shaving products, which often contain harsh ingredients such as laurel sulfates, alcohol and artificial fragrances, many men find that their skin feels uncomfortable after shaving. “Most men get burned with all the alcohol in mass market products, which can really irritate skin,” comments Stacey Stilts, an educational director with Jason Natural Cosmetics (see Jason-Natural.com). She suggests looking for products that soothe skin. Given the array of effective and healthy men’s skin care products now on the market, there’s no reason for a male not to treat himself to a complete skin care regimen. Remarks Stilts, “Men, just like women, like to have glowing faces.”
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Summer Splash Doing the Doggie Paddle by Lee Walker
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panning the vernal and autumnal equinoxes, summer’s longer, warmer days inevitably heat up swimming pools, rivers, ponds, lakes and oceans across the country. They provide the perfect invitation to fun in the water that dogs can’t resist. Many canines love water sports as much as their human companions do. Fortunately, some counties designate dog beaches suited to sandy romps at surf’s edge, typically limited to only splashing paw deep. But this won’t dampen Fido’s spirits if he can doggie paddle in a neighboring pool, pond or lake. Besides being enjoyable physical exercise, four-legged swimming is particularly good for arthritic joints. According to Shauna Grainger, owner of Hot Diggity Dog Canine Water Fitness, in Wilder, a dog primarily uses the muscles in its front legs when swimming. “Back legs are used mainly for balance and front legs for paddling,” explains Grainger. “Most of the dogs I see have issues with their back legs, so walking on an underwater treadmill while submerged in water forces them to use both their front and back legs. “This is good not only for a dog’s arthritic joints, but also for hip dysplasia and anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the knee areas, as well as for many other ailments. For dogs afflicted with hip problems, building muscle mass by using an underwater treadmill can slow progression of the dysplasia.” Indoors or out, water play can pose a few health challenges of its own, including sunburn and exposure to chemicals. Despite their allover body hair, canines are still subject to sunburn and skin cancer on their ears, noses and muzzles; apply a sunscreen made for dogs (look for a sun protection factor [SPF] of 15). Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., when the sun’s rays are Shauna Grainger & Friend most potent, add the protection of a sunshade or umbrella. Many pools and ponds are treated with chemicals that can irritate a pooch’s skin, and saltwater may have the same effect. Excessive chlorine can also cause skin dryness. Ponds often contain runoff from fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides that can make dogs seriously ill. Beware of blue-green algae blooms, which are highly toxic to dogs. The blooms often occur in inland waters during the warmer months and
are especially common in quieter, stagnant areas of ponds and lakes. Drinking too much bloom-contaminated water may even be fatal. To keep Fido comfy and healthy after a swim, always give him a quick bath and toweling. Carefully dry his ears to prevent infections and dry his paws to avoid irritation from sand, salt or chemicals. Remember that not all dogs have an instinct for recreational swimming. Most, however, learn to enjoy an occasional swim if introduced to the water at an early age. Never force a dog to enter the water; rather, make sure that his first experience is a positive one, in a quiet place with shallow water. Shallow pools or pools with ramps, as well as underwater treadmills, are becoming more commonplace at pet rehabilitation and conditioning centers. These facilities can help a pet learn to swim in the off-season or in inclement weather. Experts recommend starting with a brisk walk along the water’s edge, staying connected via a long leash. Once a comfort level has been established, move on to a game of splash ball at the water’s edge. After awhile, the next step is wading in no deeper than the animal’s belly level. Around deeper waters, make sure the dog is wearing a well-fitted canine life jacket and a long, nylon lead. Always identify an easy exiting point, such as an accessible ramp or ladder, and make sure the dog knows how to use it. It’s a good idea to check with the dog’s veterinarian about water quality and the dog’s tolerance for a vigorous or prolonged swimming session. Don’t forget positive reinforcement: treats make learning how to swim more fun. Many of them even float. Finally, always provide fresh drinking water—a key component of any swimming experience. Connect with Shauna Grainger at Hot Diggity Dog Canine Water Fitness, located within Greater Cincinnati Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Services at 11 Beacon Dr. in Wilder, KY. For information call 859-912-2629 or visit CanineWaterFitness.com.
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Happy Trails Hiking and biking offer economical ways to reconnect with the great outdoors by Beth Davis
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ome to more than 200,000 miles of trails, America offers abundant opportunities for citizens to get out into nature, breathe fresh air, escape daily stress and support overall health. According to a recent study by the Outdoor Industry Association, 76.7 million of us take to these trails on foot, while 85.8 million others travel suitable routes atop two wheels. Hiking and bicycling both offer an inexpensive way to enjoy a refreshing break from routine. Bobbi Sankey, communications manager for the American Hiking Society, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting trails and the whole hiking experience, credits the pastime’s popularity to its flexibility. “The wonderful thing about hiking is that you can choose your challenge,” notes Sankey. “Beginners can easily find trails with mild elevation gain and lengths with which they’re comfortable; you need not be a long-distance backpacker to be considered a hiker.” In a fast-paced society, getting out on the trail is a good way for anyone to reconnect with the natural environment, relax, slow down and appreciate nature. “It’s a good family activity, a great way to introduce kids to nature and a fun outing with friends or a partner,” says Sankey. Trails are found in every state, in national forests and parks, Bureau of
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Trails are found in every state, in national forests and parks, Bureau of Land Management designated areas, state and community parks and regional trail systems, as well as the National Trails System. Many resources exist to help us find the right one for an expedition; many are free. Land Management designated areas, state and community parks and regional trail systems, as well as the National Trails System. Many resources exist to help us find the right one for any given expedition; many are free. For anyone just getting started, Sankey recommends consulting a local trail guide as the best introduction. National park maps, trail guidebooks and websites dedicated to American trails typically describe routes in our own backyards and beyond, including where to call for details or advice and indicating which trails are best for hiking, trail running and bicycling, as well as which areas permit trail bikes. Enthusiasts will find maps of more than 43,000 trails at Trails.com, including where to go for mountain biking. Information includes route details and custom maps, plus helpful hints for planning an adventure. Whether we’re up for a weekend getaway or more serious trek, the following highlights open our eyes to the endless possibilities:
• The American Discovery Trail stretch-
es across 6,800 miles and 15 states, from Delaware to California. It is the only coast-to-coast, non-motorized recreational trail in the country. Linking communities, cities, parks and wilderness, it allows hikers and bikers to partake of everything from a sunny afternoon to a full cross-country adventure.
• The Great Smoky Mountains Na-
tional Park, which straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, is the most visited national park in the country. A hiker’s paradise, offering 800 miles of maintained trails, the park boasts unspoiled forests similar to those encountered by early settlers. Like many other well-visited trails, guided tours are a common way to learn about the surrounding natural habitat.
• Located in northwestern Wyoming,
Grand Teton National Park offers a landscape rich with mountains, lakes and extraordinary wildlife. This granddaddy of a system maintains 200 miles of trails through its picturesque valleys
National park maps, trail guidebooks and websites dedicated to American trails typically describe routes in our own backyards and beyond, including where to call for details or advice. and mountains, tranquil lakes, streams and canyons.
• Locally, the expanded Little Miami
Trail stretches northeast from Newtown to Urbana, Ohio, offering more than 75 miles of paved trail. It meanders mostly along the scenic Little Miami River corridor, with woods bordering both sides for nearly the entire stretch. Soon, it will link up with the Ohio River through Cincinnati and on to Northern Kentucky, via Hamilton County parks. People can canoe or kayak down the Little Miami River or camp and ride horses along the trail. Unpaved hiking trails, parks and key points of interest intersect at various places along the main trail. Morgan’s canoe rental is located at the heart of the trail, at Ft. Ancient, North America’s largest prehistoric Native American hilltop enclosure. Ft. Ancient was built more than 2,000 years ago by the mound-building Hopewell people who lived there. Morgan’s accommodates canoe adventurers of all ages, including canine companions. Another point of interest along the Little Miami Trail is the Scenic River and Trail Center, in historic Loveland, at 211 Railroad Avenue, next to Nisbet Park, along the paved bike trail. It’s a good place to stop, get maps, learn about river wildlife, habitats and history, trails and other amenities this natural area has to offer. Bike rentals are available across the street. For local information, visit LittleMiami. com, and MorgansCanoe.com/ftancient (1-800-WECANOE). For more information visit NPS. gov, AmericanHiking.org, AWalkInTheWoods.com and Trails.com.
healthbriefs
Slow Aging with Regular Exercise
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British study now suggests that lack of exercise not only makes people more vulnerable to cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and cancer, but also leads to faster aging. Researchers at King’s College in London studied 2,401 twins, questioning them about their leisure activities and taking blood samples. Extracting DNA from the blood, the researchers particularly focused on telomeres. A telomere is a region of repetitive DNA at the end of a chromosome, which protects the end of the chromosome from destruction. As people age, their telomeres become shorter, leaving cells more susceptible to damage and death. Study results showed that the telomeres of the more active twins were significantly longer than the telomeres found in their sedentary siblings—in other words, the biological age of the exercising individual generally was lower than their less active twin. The scientists measured a biological age gap of up to 10 years between most sets of twins. Stress, the researchers further suggested, also has an impact on telomere length. People who exercise regularly may help to reduce their stress level and therefore might possibly stay younger longer. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7212698.stm
Mercury Rising
Choose Salmon over Tuna
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ecent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tests found the average mercury level of canned albacore tuna to be at least 35 times higher than the level in canned salmon. The latter had mercury below the detection level of .01 parts per million (ppm); the albacore samples averaged .353 ppm. The FDA recommends that women of childbearing age and children eat no more than 6 ounces (one average meal) of albacore tuna or tuna steaks per week. Oceana.org reports that chunk light tuna has one-third the average mercury content of albacore, but salmon is still best; one 3- to 6-ounce serving also provides a week’s worth of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Whenever possible, choose Alaskan wild salmon. Download a Mini-Guide to Ocean Friendly Seafood at Oceana.org. The non-profit group actively campaigns to have grocery stores post FDA mercury advice at seafood counters and canned fish shelves. Sign up at the site link to participate.
If you bungle raising your children, I don’t think whatever else you do well matters very much.
—Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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wisewords An interview with
Bill Milliken by Linda Sechrist
Founder of Communities in Schools and author of The Last Dropout: Stop the Epidemic What is Communities in Schools (CIS)? Milliken: CIS is the nation’s largest community-based dropout retention program for keeping kids in school to ensure that they get their diplomas, which is part of helping them learn how to prepare themselves for life. CIS is now in 3,400 schools, working with 1.3 million kids annually.
How did the concept come about? Milliken: Early in the 1960s, a handful of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated people came together to hold classes in an effort to prepare students in Harlem to pass the high school equivalency exam
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and get their GED [General Educational Development] certificates. A member of our group came up with the concept of ‘storefront schools’, and by the late ‘60s, we had renamed them academies and prep schools, after the educational concept that works for wealthy, successful people. Eventually, our work became known as the Street Academy movement and caught the interest of Wall Street business leaders and 16 corporations, including American Express, Time and others. The riots that hit New York City spurred awareness, waking people to the fact that the world was in big trouble. Learning from our storefront academies, we recognized that they couldn’t begin to handle the flood of young people who need a second chance. The hands-on education our initial groups received taught us two key principles that would shape the future of our work: programs don’t change kids, relationships do; and our nation’s dropout crisis isn’t only an education issue—it reflects a larger failure of the adult community. Such realizations led us to see what school could be: an integrated and holistic one-stop destination, where parents, extended family members and the community come together and combine scattered resources that already exist, putting these to work in the most efficient way. Then we added the concept of a site coordinator, who has the knowledge, training and time to connect students with the people who care and can back it up with expertise. Mentoring becomes the bedrock. The school becomes the delivery point of resources in the categories of human services, health services, business, recreation, employment services, law enforcement, civic groups, universities, tutors, mentors and legal assistance.
What have you learned about why kids drop out? Milliken: The years I spent working with kids on the streets showed me that the seeds of dropping out are sown long before students reach their teen years. Children can’t begin to learn if they’re convinced that nobody cares about
them and that they’re worthless, or if they feel unsafe physically and emotionally. Kids don’t drop out because of educational institutions, but because of many other issues. Perhaps their father spent time in prison, or maybe they don’t have enough food in their stomach or have been subjected to multigenerational poverty. Gangs are another part of the problem. To believe that every child comes to school with the same resources and support is wishful thinking.
What are the basics for keeping kids in school? Milliken: Through experience, we have identified the five basics needed for every young child: a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult; a safe place to learn and grow; a healthy start and a healthy future; a marketable skill to use upon graduation; and a chance to give back to peers and the community. Fulfilling these needs is what keeps kids in school and prepares them to succeed academically.
How do you see the dropout rate affecting America’s future? Milliken: A 30 percent dropout rate is morally wrong and economically insane. If we continue on our present course during the next decade, we are destined to become a second-rate nation. Unless we bring all available resources into play and weave them in a holistic way that fosters the five basics, this will be unavoidable. Just one example of how our present course is playing out is in the Philadelphia area school system, which loses the equivalent of the city’s entire population in dropouts every year. This epidemic is not spread equally across the country or among races. Among minorities, the dropout rate is almost 50 percent. A report from Johns Hopkins University shows that 50 percent of the dropouts are occurring in just 1,900 schools in 27 states. We will be zeroing in on these dropout factories and need everyone to become involved. Visit CommunitiesInSchools.org.
healingways
Body Wraps detox, relax or rejuvenate by Lee Walker
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or many people, the idea of wrapping their body in fabric and herbs invokes images of ancient embalming rituals that once prepared Egyptian royalty for the hereafter. But for those who have experienced the benefits of modern-day body wraps, dipped in mixtures of clay, salt, herbs, essential oils and wetting agents, the vision is likely one of radiant health here and now. Many spas today advertise body wraps for their ability to take off inches and reshape the waist, thighs, abdomen and buttocks. But at the base of this feat is the wrap’s capacity to extract toxins from the fluid between fat cells. It works because drawing toxins out through pores in the skin leaves empty pockets between fat cells, which are compressed by the wrapping bandages. Toxins can accumulate due to age, illness, medication, stress, improper diet, smoking, drinking, weight loss and lack of exercise. “Unfortunately, such toxins cannot be removed by diet or exercise,” explains Wendy Robbins, of FromNatureWithLove.com. “So, a series of wraps is one of the best ways to periodically relieve the body of this burden.” Companies like hers sell body wrapping ingredients and accessories to spas and individuals. A spa wrap provides nice pampering. But a do-it-yourself wrap at home will work as well, advises Robbins. Repeated use of body wraps, following easy guidelines, makes their healthy benefits available to all. “The first couple of wraps are just part of the learning curve,” notes Robbins. Though a wrap doesn’t need to have many ingredients to be effective, she suggests choosing them to fit a purpose—detoxification, relaxation or rejuvenation. Recommended ingredients are available in health food stores
Whether we elect to pamper ourselves or have someone else do it, body wraps make a fine addition to any good health regimen. or on the Internet. (Google ‘body wrap recipes’, or ‘DIY body wrap’ for kits.) Simple wraps should include two cups of a clay (selected for a particular skin type) plus one cup of either Epsom salt or Dead Sea salt, rich in potassium, magnesium and bromide. More complex wraps add a cup of a nutritious powdered or dried herb and essential oils. For instance, green tea leaf, rich in polyphenols, is used for its powerful antioxidant properties, known to rejuvenate skin. A dozen different clays, categorized for skin types, all pull oils from the skin and act as detoxifiers and exfoliates. Dead Sea clay, for example, is particularly rich in minerals and suitable for all skin types, while French green clay, also mineral and phytonutrient rich, is not recommended for sensitive or dry skin types. Green illite clay is specifically used for detoxification and exfoliation, but is only suitable for oily skin types. Pink kaolin, on the other hand, is super gentle and suitable for all skin types. Reading descriptions of properties and recommended uses will lead to a wise choice. Experts write that proper hydration is essential when preparing for a wrap at home or at a spa. Drinking plenty of water before, during and after the application helps boost the detoxification process. Key steps are to:
• Select a room where it’s easy to turn up the heat or stay warm and ensure privacy for at least 60 minutes. Choose a spot where it’s easy to clean up afterwards.
• Dry brush the skin with a natural
bristle body brush; then, take a warm shower to open pores. Avoid shaving before a wrap.
• Boil a half-gallon (64 oz.) of distilled
water, remove from heat and place in a stainless steel pot. Add planned ingredients to the water and steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Allow the mixture to become cool
to the touch before dipping in strips of cotton sheets or six-inch cotton/elastic body wrap bandages, one at a time.
• Wrap the entire body, beginning at
the ankles, or choose specific body areas to treat, using mini-wraps. Following a session, unwrap, properly dispose of materials, and take a cool or lukewarm bath. As a final step, take a hot bath two to three days later to open pores and release accumulated toxins from the skin. Body wraps are good for reducing the appearance of cellulite, which adds to their popularity in swimming suit season. Many spas’ cellulite-reducing wraps use seaweed clay to soften and tone skin. Whether we elect to pamper ourselves or have someone else do it, body wraps make a fine addition to any good health regimen.
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The Edible Schoolyard Revolutionizing Classes & Cuisine Across America
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lice Waters’ reverence for ‘slow food’ is apparent in Chez Panisse, the flagship restaurant she opened in 1971 in Berkeley, California. Chez Panisse uses only quality ingredients, pays farmers a living wage, and cooks with seasonal fruits and vegetables; its roster of appreciative regulars includes Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama. Waters also has a strong love of teaching. After completing coursework at the Montessori Institute in London in 1969, she planned a career in education before changing direction to pursue her interests in food and hospitality. In 1996, she married all her passions by establishing the Chez Panisse Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating children about food, health and the environment. “We started [the Foundation] largely out of concern that young people increasingly are isolated from the land and deprived of the joys and responsibilities it teaches,” Waters explains.
Seeds of Sustainability The Foundation’s first project focused on an ugly, unused parking lot at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, in Berkeley. After a productive tête-à-
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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches may be a lunchtime mainstay for many schoolchildren—along with other cafeteria fare of questionable nutrition and taste. Or worse, soda, snacks and candy from a hallway vending machine. But better, more healthy alternatives are on the horizon, thanks in part to the vision of renowned restaurateur Alice Waters. tête with the school’s principal, Waters transformed the lot with 100 pounds of fresh compost and an acre’s worth of fruit trees, vegetables, herbs and ornamentals. Dubbed the ‘Edible Schoolyard’, this organic garden became the outdoor counterpart to an indoor kitchen classroom, converted from an unused cafeteria. In the kitchen, students eat the fruits and veggies they sow, harvest and bake themselves. The Edible Schoolyard’s botany and culinary classes are fully integrated into the school’s traditional academic curriculum. Students learn about photosynthesis by observing plant leaves in the garden and studying chemical formulas in their textbooks. After getting their hands dirty in the garden and then cleaning up for work in the kitchen, they record their observations in a journal. According to a two-year study of the Edible Schoolyard by J. Michael
Murphy, an associate professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, the program is shrinking students’ waistlines, while increasing their understanding of food and the environment. Murphy observes that the students, “are more enthusiastic about attending school, make better grades, eat healthier food due to wiser food choices, and become more knowledgeable about natural processes.”
Multiplying Eco-literacy The sown schoolyard concept is gradually gaining national momentum. Each year, more than 1,000 educators, health professionals, community advocates and legislators visit the Edible Schoolyard. In Berkeley, every public school boasts a garden-kitchen combo, and an estimated 3,000 school gardens have sprouted up throughout California. Across the country, even in colder climates where most gardens hibernate
during the winter, schools are using greenhouses and root cellars to cultivate crops. Chez Panisse Foundation is also helping create an Edible Schoolyard affiliate site at Samuel J. Green Charter Middle School in New Orleans, a school that has become a beacon of promise in a neighborhood still struggling to rebuild from the ravages of Hurricane Katrina. “We hope to renew New Orleans one okra plant and one child at a time,” says Principal Tony Recasner. Waters stresses that the strength of the Edible Schoolyard program is not only the fact that it can be replicated, but its ability to inspire replication, noting that garden-based programs should be grounded in the seasonality, cultures and native flora and fauna of their specific locales. Enjoyment and wonder are key. “Learning is supposed to be a pleasure, and a food-centered curriculum is a way to reach kids in a way that is truly pleasurable,” Waters sums up. “While they are touching, and smelling, and tasting, so much information floods in—because they are using all their senses. What better way to learn about geography than by combining 27 aromatic spices to make an Indian curry? “What we are calling for is a revolution in public education—a real Delicious Revolution. When the hearts and minds of our children are captured by a school lunch curriculum, enriched with experience in the garden, sustainability will become the lens through which they see the world.” For more information about the Edible Schoolyard, creating garden-based environmental education programs, plus links and resources that support slow food and healthy school lunches, visit EdibleSchoolyard.org and ChezPanisseFoundation.org. See Ecoliteracy. org, which partners with Chez Panisse Foundation in Berkeley, for information about the Rethinking School Lunch initiative, a planning framework for improving school lunch programs and nutrition education and teaching ecological knowledge. Primary Source: BenefitMagazinesF.com (Ann Simms)
healthbriefs
Childhood Stress May Cause Allergies
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tressful events during childhood are increasingly suspected of playing a role in the later development of asthma, allergic skin disorders or allergic sensitizations, according to a recent German study. It also suggested that the separation or divorce of parents was most closely linked with these problems. The long-term study of 234 6-year-olds, correlating lifestyle, immune system development and allergies, was led by the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Leipzig (UFZ), the Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Institut für Umweltmedizinische Forschung (IUF) in Duesseldorf. Children whose parents had separated during the last year of the study had higher blood concentrations of the neuropeptide VIP (vasoactive intestinal polypeptide), a peptide hormone containing 28 amino acid residues that is produced in many areas of the human body, including the gut, pancreas and brain. An overproduction of VIP leads to problems in the digestive and respiratory systems. The same children also showed higher concentrations of immune markers. Immune markers usually provide the body’s first line of defense against bacteria, food residue, fungus, parasites and viruses, but they also are related to the occurrence of allergic reactions. Interestingly, blood tests showed that neither serious diseases nor the deaths of close relatives led to any remarkable change in the children’s VIP levels. Likewise, parental unemployment was not associated with increased blood concentrations of the stress-related peptides. UFZ researchers concluded that, even though such events are tragic, they do not affect the stress reactions of children as significantly as the separation or divorce of parents. Source: Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Leipzig, Germany (UFZ,) online at ufz.de. (English translation at ScienceDaily.com.)
Smell of Coffee May Reduce Stress
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eople who drink coffee for its stimulating effect may be surprised to learn that the smell of coffee is actually soothing. Researchers concluded that stress caused by sleep loss—even caffeine-induced loss— may be alleviated by smelling coffee’s aroma. In an international study led by Seoul National University in South Korea, sleep-deprived rats were exposed to the aroma of roasted coffee beans. Researchers discovered that a number of genes were activated in the stressed creatures, including some that produce proteins with healthful antioxidant activity. In effect, the aroma of the coffee beans helped ease the stress of the sleep-deprived rodents. Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2008
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EFT Relieves
&
Stress
by Lilly Viola
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omen’s health researchers at the University of Western Sydney are helping women everywhere with some fresh insight into the close relationship of stress and premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. They recently established that severe PMS symptoms can be a response to stress in women whose complex roles can feel overwhelming and who have difficulty coping. The researchers recommend that women take time away from their crushing responsibilities to practice crucial self-care. “Women feel that they are expected to cope with the gamut of responsibilities—including their job, partner, children, extended family, housework, etc. —without complaint,” says Dr. Jane Ussher, professor of women’s health psychology at this research University. Her team found that while women self-diagnose as having PMS, a likely problem is that they’re stressing out over excessive responsibilities. “Premenstrually, when many women feel more vulnerable,” explains Ussher, “their repressed frustration or anger comes to the fore, their self-control is ruptured and they can lash out.” Gary Craig, the Stanford-trained engineer who developed the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), agrees with Ussher’s assessment, but points out
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that women who feel overwhelmed are well-being. And, when you feel better, unlikely to take time for themselves. good things happen.” Craig and other trained EFT practitio Geiser points to a particular EFT ners around the country who teach this benefit for women with PMS symptoms. gentle do-it-yourself technique have A woman who learns to do EFT on witnessed its efficacy in relieving stress herself can get immediate relief. While and PMS symptoms in thousands of most of Geiser’s clients are women, she women. Women use it to resolve neganotes that EFT is also good for men. tive emotions or traumas, and find that “I worked with a male client who had their physical symptoms of PMS subside knee and hip pain for 25 years,” advises or disappear, observes Craig. Geiser, “and within two sessions his He explains that EFT involves hips and knees healed. As a result the tapping the fingertips on select acupres- client’s golf game improved.” sure points while mentally focusing on In another case concerning psythe symptom in question. chological aspects of health, Geiser “In my experience, if women explains that she once worked with a are struggling to balance their many woman who suffered from claustroresponsibilities, they may tend to feel phobia. “She was due to go on a cruise guilty, weak, self-indulgent, or undewith her husband of 39 years and serving of taking time for themselves,” couldn’t tolerate the idea of being in a Craig elaborates. “EFT helps combat small cabin in a ship,” recalls Geyser. these feelings of negative self-worth, “After two EFT sessions, the woman no enabling women to take relaxing, guiltlonger had claustrophobia and got to free breaks.” enjoy her cruise.” What they are do Today’s medical ing is “clearing stress, research is inadveranger, guilt and negative tently confirming what self worth at the level of EFT practitioners have their energy meridian known for more than a system (chi or qi),” he says decade. “It’s clear that noting that this is a more stress and unresolved thorough clearing than negative emotions can conventional relaxation contribute to illness and Mim Grace Gieser methods offer. Once the disease,” says Craig. meridian system is clear, Whatever the source healthy flow is restored and physical of distressing emotions, EFT claims an and emotional PMS pain stops being an 80 percent success rate in calming the automatic stress response. stress associated with PMS, as well as According to Blue Ash EFT pracvarious diseases and illnesses. People titioner Mim Grace Gieser, an EFT are getting results with EFT when nothpractitioner can help someone to zero ing else has worked. in on the cause of stress or to find the underlying core issue of an emotional, For more information on EFT, psychological or physical health chalvisit PathsToFreedom.net. lenge. “Once there is healing for the underlying core issue,” observes Gieser, Connect with Mim Grace Gieser at “many other areas of life improve. For 513-522-1123. See the Calendar of example, it’s often easier to lose weight, Events for July 27 and August 31 for or to maintain an overall feeling of related activities.
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Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village
An Exemplary Sustainable Neighborhood
ENRIGHT RIDGE
by Kate Reidel
URBAN ECO-VILLAGE
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any of us can still recall when children could play unsupervised in our neighborhoods without concern for trouble or crime. Those were the days when a sense of community existed within a neighborhood; people knew their neighbors, families remained in the same home for decades, and it was possible to walk next door to borrow a couple of eggs or a cup of sugar. Today, people typically move an average of five times in their lifetime. Privacy fences are built between homes, and eggs are purchased from a grocery chain, most likely supplied by a national distributor. Yet, while times have changed, people still long for and cherish a sense of neighborly community. Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village, near downtown Cincinnati, is dedicated to enabling people to live in a new way that makes the most of energy-efficient, green technologies, while allowing them to rediscover the traditional closeness of community. Currently defined as 90 properties in the area of Enright Avenue, Enright Ridge is set amid 200 acres of woods in the Price Hill neighborhood. Focused on building ecological health, economic prosperity and an engaged citizenry, Enright Ridge is succeeding in creating a sustainable urban community. Residents here understand the importance of being involved, proactive citizens who must work together to create the community they desire. They have chosen to form a new community
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within an existing neighborhood in order to lead more sustainable lives. Jim Schenk, co-founder of the ecovillage, explains that the Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village project was born from Imago, an ecological education organization begun 30 years ago to foster sustainability and a deepened connection with the Earth. In 1994, Imago purchased 16 acres of wilderness within the Price Hill neighborhood and created the Imago Earth Center, an education and wildlife preserve fostering relationships with the natural world. People attracted to the organization’s ideal moved here and began working with Imago to expand the ideas of preservation and sustainability, and in 2004, the eco-village officially formed. During the past four years, it has engendered an ecological lifestyle along Enright Avenue by working with the existing attributes of the neighborhood: woodlands, several existing structures, many energy-efficient homes, organic gardens and a community garden.
“Thirty-five of the 90 households at Enright are actively involved in the eco-village,” says Schenk. “Five houses, four of which were foreclosed and at risk of being bought by investors, were purchased through the eco-village, renovated ecologically, and then sold to families interested in eco-efforts.” Currently, green rehab projects are ongoing, residents have installed four rain gardens by diverting rainwater runoff from roofs to planted areas, and at least six homes have replaced front lawns with native perennials, to attract wildlife and reduce mowing pollution. Today, the local Eco-Village residents are taking responsibility for energy consumption, food resources and sustainability. Most importantly, they are nurturing a sense of community and empowerment. For more information on Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village or to volunteer for a hands-on opportunity to learn about the community’s sustainable practices, call 513-921-5124 or visit EnrightRidgeEcoVillage.org.
Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village, near downtown Cincinnati, is dedicated to enabling people to live in a new way that makes the most of energy-efficient, green technologies, while allowing them to rediscover the traditional closeness of community.
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e all know it’s best for babies to sleep on their backs, because that greatly reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But ‘Tummy Time’—when babies are on their stomachs while awake—is critical, as well. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that babies start closely supervised tummy time right after birth, to offset the hours spent lying on their backs sleeping. Without tummy time, babies are more likely to develop flat spots on their heads. “The experience of being on their tummies helps babies learn to push up, roll over, sit up, crawl, and pull to a stand,” explains Danette Glassy, a pediatrician and chairperson of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ committee on early education and childcare. Tummy time strengthens arm, hand, neck, back and shoulder muscles; it also facilitates coordination and control of all muscle groups. Pediatric experts such as Michelle Emanuel, a local certified infant massage instructor and craniosacral therapist, warn parents not to be surprised or alarmed if their babies initially fuss about tummy time. The AAP didn’t begin urging parents to put babies to sleep on their backs until 1994; before then, most little ones slept on their tummies and were used to that position. Today, babies spend most of their sleeping hours on their backs, and many waking hours in car seats and swings. They find the tummy position uncomfortable, since it’s difficult for them to keep their heads up. With consistent practice and
The experience of being on their tummies helps babies learn to push up, roll over, sit up, crawl, and pull to a stand parental patience, though, babies can learn to enjoy time on their tummy.
These strategies can ease the transition: n Keep your baby company. Get down on the floor with your baby to talk, sing or play peekaboo. Place a toy on each side, within reach, to encourage him to turn his head. n Hold the baby on your stomach. Lie on your back and hold your baby on your chest facing you. Gently turn his head to both sides. n Prop the baby up. Put a pillow or small towel beneath her chest to help her lift her head and look around. This new perspective can turn cries into smiles. Emanuel recommends three to five sessions of tummy time a day, with each session lasting five to ten minutes. She says, “It’s important to stay attuned to your baby. If you provide tummy time consistently for one to two weeks and your baby still fusses or does not prefer this position, discuss it with the baby’s pediatrician and consider a professional tummy time consultation.” For more information, visit the AAP website, HealthyChildCare.org. To schedule a tummy time consultation with Michelle Emanuel, call 513-351-1367 or visit WholeBodyLLC.com.
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Adobe Construction – 9-12pm. Try to build a hut for a hobbit made out of 800 lbs of clay and grass. All ages. Sign up now and start thinking up some crazy designs. $175. Funke Fired Arts, 3130 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati. 513-871-2529. FunkeFiredArts.com.
The Others – 5:45-7:45pm. The Others is a support group developed for those interested in metaphysics who wish to share their thoughts and experiences with people of like-minds. Pre-reg $5. Late-reg $10. Angelic Whispers Holistic Center, 11465 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati. 513-782-0101. AngelicWhispersHolisticCenter.com.
Cornerstone Montessori Summer Camp – 9-4pm. Through August 1, or longer for multiple sessions. Educational, themed camps staffed by teachers. Art, theater, swimming, hiking and more. Transportation provided to off-site activities. Enrichment available 4-6 p.m. Grades K-6. $200. 2048 Alexandria Pike Highland Heights, KY. 859-491-9960. CornerStoneMontessori.org.
FRIDAY, JULY 25 Prevention Pays Women’s Cancer Screening – 812pm. Income must be below 25% of federal poverty guidelines, not enrolled in private health insurance plan, Medicare or Medicaid. Ages 40-64. Sliding scale. Appointment required. Kenton County Health Center. 859-431-3345. NkyHealth.org. Blooms and Butterflies – 10-5pm. Dozens of brightly colored butterflies and thousands of brightly colored blooms. Butterfly releases every day at 1 and 3pm. Adopt-a-butterfly programs every weekend. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus. 800-214-7275. FPConservatory.org. Kids Crochet – 3-4:30pm. Ages 7-12. West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr, Cincinnati. 513-369-6026. CincinnatiLibrary.org. Greek Fest – 5-11pm. Greek food, music, cultural exhibits and dancing. Free. Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2500 Grand Ave, Middleton. 513-442-2312. SaintsConstantineAndHelen.com. Augusta Riverfest Regatta – 5-11pm. Riverwalk, juried artisans, music, food, historic homes, car show, wine tasting, beauty show and more. Free. AugustaKy.com.
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Hippiefest – 6:30pm. Featuring Eric Burdon, The Animals, Jack Bruce of Cream, The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie, Melanie Badfinger featuring Joey Molland and Jonathan Edwards. $57. $47 and $37 lawn. Fraze Pavillion, Kettering. 513-562-4949. Fraze.com or Ticketmaster.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 27 Trailside Nature Center – 8am. Located within Burnet Woods Park, is home to the Wolff Planetarium, which offers themed star shows on a monthly basis. Trailside Nature Center, Cincinnati. 513-252-3380. Hyde Park Farmers’ Market – 10-2pm. Promotes foods that are grown in this area not only through availability but also through education and awareness. The Market is a pleasant vibrant outdoor environment for gathering, eating, shopping & learning. Hyde Park Farmers’ Market, 3424 Edwards Rd, US Bank parking lot, Cincinnati. 513-561-3151.
Flow – 11-6pm. See this site-specific sculptural installation at the Kaplan Hall Lobby in the Contemporary Arts Center. Installed by Odili Donald Odita. This sculpture boasts bold, vibrant colors, unique architecture and interlocking shapes of the center. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. 6th St, Cincinnati. 513-345-8400. ContemporaryArtsCenter.org.
Legends of the night sky laser light show – 1pm. Family laser show brings mythological stories of three constellations to life in an animated adventure. $12. $8 ages 11 and under. Advance tickets $9, $6 ages 11 and under. Reservations recommended. Drake Planetarium, 2020 Sherman Ave, Norwood. 513-396-5578. DrakePlanetarium.org.
Paintball – 11-5pm. Play on six speedball fields and three wooded courses. Rentals available or bring equipment. $10 or $30 with equipment rental. Paintball Country, Hamilton. 513-779-3228. PaintballCountryOhio.com.
Meditation and Pranayana Workshop with Phoenix – 1-3:30pm. Pranayama is the practice of ancient yogic breathing techniques, which consciously control the flow of breath to enhance the life force energy. The practice of Pranayama can be both calming and invigorating for the mind and body. Pranayama is also a wonderful lead-in to meditation as it can create better mental clarity and ease. This workshop is open to anyone. $30. Kula Center for the Movement Arts, 110 8th St, Newport, KY. KulaCenterKy.com
Dwellings: 2008 Architecture by Children Award Winners – 12-7pm. Award winning architectural models and illustrations by area youth. Free. Marx Gallery, Covington, KY. 859-261-2530. Al-Yanna Bellydance Troupe – 1pm. Free. Adults. Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Blvd,Covington. 859-962-4060. Kenton.lib.ky.us. Meditation with the Natural Mandala – 4-7pm. Lead by Rex Oxley. The program will open with a discussion about his work with organic material, the mandala form, the concept of “everyday meditation” and the potential of employing this method in daily meditation practice for balancing and healing. Pre-reg $10. Late-reg $15. Angelic Whispers Holistic Center, 11465 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati. 513-782-0101. AngelicWhispersHolisticCenter.com.
EFT – 1-3pm. Learn and practice the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) with others. Mim Grace Gieser. Blue Ash. 513-522-1123.
Getting Fit, Staying Fit – 7-8:15pm. Learn proper eating habits and foods for nourishment along with at home exercise techniques. Sponsored by the Doctors’ Speakers Bureau. Local doctors who devote their time and speak for free on health-related topics in their communities. Free. Gamble-Nippert YMCA, 3159 Montana Ave, Cincinnati. Registration required. 513-941-0378. MiamiHeightsChiropractic.com. Transitions – 7-8:30pm. Learn to help children embrace, or at least adapt, to life changes such as a new school, family situation, or routine. Registration required. $10 first class. $8 thereafter. Jewish Family Service, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Cincinnati. 513-766-3320. JFSCinti.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 29 Wine Tasting – 5:30pm. Sample four wines. $6, includes food.. City Cellars, Cincinnati. 513-621-9463. Scrabble Rama – 7-9pm. Scrabble tournament. Prizes. Bean Haus, 640 Main St, Covington, KY. 859-431-2326. BeanHaus.com. Tennis Program – 9-3pm. Six-week program. Ages 6 and up. Registration required. Free. Powerhouse Tennis Courts, Hamilton. 513-785-7060. Hamilton-City.org.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 Mystery Dinner Theatre – Enjoy an evening of detective work and try to solve the mystery and compete for prizes. Show & Buffet-style dinner with salad, chicken entree, pasta, vegetable, rolls, & dessert. $26.95. Reservations required. The Manchester Inn, Middleton. 800-523-9126. MayhemMystery.com. Kamishibai – 2pm. Learn about Japanese paper theatre, stories. Create storycards. Ages 5-12. Free. Elmwood Place Branch Library, 6120 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4452. CincinnatiLibrary.org. Mehndi – 3pm. Learn about henna body art. Ages 12-18. Free. Registration required. Madiera Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave, Cincinnati. 513-369-6028. CincinnatiLibrary.org.
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler. —Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862)
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Come, let us put our minds together to see what kind of lives we can create for our children.
— Chief Sitting Bull (Lakota Indiana Chief)
THURSDAY, JULY 31
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Arthritis 101 – 2pm. Informational class on arthritis. Free. Mercy Franciscan at Schroeder, Hamilton. 513-746-7255. E-Mercy.com.
Usui Reiki, Level II – 9-5pm. JoAnn Utley. $185. Florence, KY. 502-777-3865.
Health Briefing Dinner – 6pm. Health briefing provided by Dr. Matt Finke. Dinner provided. Giveaways. Free. Registration required. Dinner held at Ferrari’s Little Italy Restaurant in Madeira. FinkeFamilyChiropractic.com.
Women’s Kickboxing – 5:30-7pm. Women’s only kickboxing. All ages. All levels. $15/class or $75/ month. Son of Siam, Wilder, KY. SonOfSiam.com. Yoga in the Park – 6:30pm. Yoga Ah hosts Yoga in the Park. All levels welcome. Bring your own mats. $12. Eden Park, Seasongood Pavilion, Cincinnati. 513-352-4080. Beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class – 8:15pm. Learn submissions, arm bars, grappling and leg locks. $75. $50 for members. Unlimited classes per month. Registration required. Better Bodies Fitness Center, 2230 Grandview Dr, Fort Mitchell, KY. 859-344-9995. BetterBodiesNky.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 Ohio Valley Permaculture Design Weekend – August 1-3. A weekend program on designing systems for sustainable living with Permaculture activist and publisher Peter Bane. Reservations required. Grailville, Loveland. 513-683-2340. Grailville.org. Cincy Blues Fest – 5pm-12am. More than 50 blues, boogie and gospel acts. Three stages Friday, three stages Saturday. Benefits Blues in the Schools program. $15 two-day pass, Friday and Saturday. Available online through July 31. $7 for Friday. $10 for Saturday. Members free. Sawyer Point, Cincinnati. 513-739-2583. CincyBlues.org. Singer-Songwriter Night – 10pm. Anyone can perform 2 songs. Adult beverages available. Fountain Square, Cincinnati.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Usui Reiki, Level I – 9-5pm. JoAnn Utley. $135. Florence, KY. 502-777-3865. Half-Day Permaculture Design Weekend – 91pm. A half-day program on designing systems for sustainable living with Permaculture Activist Publisher Peter Bane. Lunch included. Reservations Required. Grailville, Loveland. 513-683-2340. Grailville.org. Jungle Jim’s 2nd Annual Weekend of Fire – 107pm. Show featuring hundreds of fiery foods: hot sauces, salsas, barbecue sauces, mustards, ketchups, snacks, and more. General admission $5. Advance tickets $3. Children free with adult admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Oscar event center at Jungle Jim’s International Market, Fairfield. 513-674-6000. JungleJims.com. Gothic Gypsy Fusion Belly Dance – 1-3pm. Students will learn a gothic-inspired routine to a 9/8 (kash) rhythm using gypsy skirts and dramatic flourishes. Participants should bring a full gypsy skirt and kneepads (plus attitude) to this class. $20. Kula Center for the Movement Arts. Newport, KY. KulaCenterKy.com.
Jungle Jim’s 2nd Annual Weekend of Fire – 11am5pm. Show featuring hundreds of fiery foods: hot sauces, salsas, barbecue sauces, mustards, ketchups, snacks, and more. General admission $5. Advance tickets $3. Children free with adult admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Oscar event center at Jungle Jim’s International Market, Fairfield. 513-674-6000. JungleJims.com. Transformational Birthing Services – 1-3pm. Arc of the Lotus, Transformational Birthing Services for Mother and Family. Open house. Learn about Fertility Massage, Doulas, Craniosacral Work for Infants, Shamanic Yoga, Shamanic Postpartum Care and Mayan Abdominal Massage. Refreshments and door prizes. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, Blue Ash. 513-489-5302. Morning Glory Bike Ride – 4:30 or 5:30am. More than 2,000 area cyclists will head downtown for the 27th annual Morning Glory Bike Ride. Hosted by the Miami Group Sierra Club, the 17-mile ride starts at Sawyer Point and heads up CAR-FREE Columbia Parkway. Park + Vine is one of numerous sponsors. For more information, visit the Morning Glory Bike Ride MySpace page. Myspace.com/MorningGloryBikeRide.
MONDAY, AUGUST 4 America the Beautiful – 10-5pm. Flower and plant show. Paul Busse transforms showroom into National Mall, one of country’s treasured parks in Washington, D.C. Free. Donations accepted. Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati. 513-421-5707. Cinci-Parks.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 Market on the Square – 11am. More than one dozen vendors. Food, handmade gifts and more. Fountain Square. Cincinnati. 513-621-4400. MyFountainSquare.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 Go Green Challenge Networking Event – 11:302pm. Network with organizations that have taken the Go Green Challenge at the Region’s First LEED Core & Shell Project. Hear about this exciting LEED Project from the developer Neyer Properties and the broker CB Richard Ellis. Keystone Park, 2135 Dana Ave, Cincinnati. HCDoes.org. Fresh from the garden: Summer’s bounty – 69pm. Enjoy making salsa, eggplant parmesan and ratatouille with Brian Whisman, Kroger Division Chef Coordinator. Beginner level. $59. Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State. Registration required. 513-569-1621. Culinary.CincinnatiState.edu.
Meditation Circle – 7-8pm. Angelic Whispers Holistic Center, Cincinnati. 513-782-0101. AngelicWhispersHolisticCenter.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 Holistic Self Care Methods – 9:30am. Learn simple energy techniques to renew, relieve and relax onesself or others. Free. The Wellness Community, Blue Ash. 513-791-4060. TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati. Octopolis – 11-6pm. Vance Un Museum: interactive children’s section. Visitors pedal stationary bikes to power artwork. Created by Artworks’ teen apprentices. $7.50. $6.50 ages 65 & up. $5.50 students. $4.50 ages 3-13. Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati. 513-345-8400. ContemporaryArtsCenter.org. Homeadow Song Farm Restaurant Day – 11:301:30pm. Children serve food harvested, processed, and cooked during the Dining Out Summer Camp in an outdoor restaurant. Proceeds benefit Homeadow’s Work and Play programs. $15 donation. Reservations required by August 4. 513-542-1745 ext 2. HomeadowSongFarm.com. Singer-Songwriter Night – 10pm. Anyone can perform two songs. Adult beverages available. Fountain Square. Cincinnati.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 The Art of Peace – 2-5pm. Buddhism holds that peace is attainable for every person, family and between all living beings. The monks will host an open discussion about peace to begin building understanding about this elusive concept. A creative, artistic exercise follows as a way to represent in pictures and words what peace means for each person, family or group of friends. GSL Monastery, Cincinnati. Call to register 513-385-7116. How to write a personal spiritual mission statement – 2-3:30pm. A 2 to 3 session class, depending on the experience level of the group. Participants write their own statements, a vehicle for manifesting your Hearth’s Desire in God’s Perfect Time. Instructed by Mike Tibbetts. Pre-reg $20. Late-reg $25. Angelic Whispers Holistic Center, Cincinnati. 513-782-0101. AngelicWhispersHolisticCenter.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 Run Kings Island – Features The Beast 10K at 7:30 a.m., Firehawk 5K at 7:45 a.m., and half mile and 1 mile Golden Ticket kids run at 9 a.m. Registration required; online registration available. $20-$50. Mason. 513-754-5751. VisitKingsIsland.com.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 11 Magic Mandalas – 8:30am-12:30pm. Daily through August 14th. Create zany mandalas from found objects, charms, papers and more. Ages 10-15. $150. Marx Gallery, Covington, KY. 859-261-2530. Beginner’s Ashtanga Yoga – 6-7pm. Yoga by Marietta. $8. The Edgecliff Social Room, Cincinnati. 513-675-2725. The Artist’s Way – 6:30-8:30pm. Ways to greater creativity with Mary Corbin Mayer. 140 series of 8 sessions. $20. Reservations required. Creative Catalysts Studio, Cincinnati. CreativeCatalysts.net.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Drumming Circle – 7-8pm. Angelic Whispers Holistic Center, Cincinnati. 513-782-0101. AngelicWhispersHolisticCenter.com.
Compassionate Parenting – First of a monthly Compassionate Parenting series of workshops. August’s topic - nurturing and unconditionally loving our children. Register online. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 513-591-2332. ThePlaceForFamilies.com. Acoustic Thursday – 12-1pm. The Troubadors of Divine Bliss. Free. Fountain Square, Cincinnati. MyFountainSquare.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 Yello Dyno Safety Program – 9:45-10:30am. Children learn how to avoid dangerous situations using music and hands-on activities. Ages 3-7. $10. Jewish Family Service, Cincinnati. Registration required. 513-776-3323. JFSCinti.org.
Gardening in the City: Rooftop Garden Grandeur – 7pm. The DRC and Public Library bring Lisa Yunker of City Roots and David White of Outer Space Landscaping for a three-part Gardening in the City program series. Learn tips and techniques to help make city living greener. Creative inspiration on urban gardening. CincinnatiLibrary.org.
Form: Contemporary Architects at Play – 106pm. Sculpted artwork, done with innovative new materials, by ten noted architects, including Zaha Hadid, Michael Graves and Bernard Tschumi. $7.50, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students, $4.50 ages 3-13, ages 2 and under, or members are free. Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati. 513-345-8400. ContemporaryArtsCenter.org.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
Mediterranean Food Festival – 5-11pm. Food, music and entertainment. $1. St. James Antiochian Orthodox Church, Loveland. 513-583-9600. StJamesAntorthChurch.org.
Art and Soul – 8-6pm. Abstract work by painter Suzanne Lambert and sculptor Ann Zeff. YWCA Women’s Art Gallery, Cincinnati. 513-241-7090. YwcaCincinnati.org. Wild Wednesday – 9:30-12pm. Cincinnati Zoo wildlife comes to the public. Free. Donations of non-perishable food or personal care items accepted. Middleton-Mills Park, Shelterhouse 2, Independence, KY. 859-525-7529. KentonCounty.org/Parks/Recreation.htm.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 Biodynamic Craniosacral Touch – ThursdaySunday. Mimi Tagher and Mary Ellen Moore. 32 CEU’s. A sacred space through meditation, stillness, expanding heart awareness, and tonally matched hand contacts is created in this bodywork; leading directly to improved health, and powerful encounters with primary respiration of the Breath of Life. $650. Florence, KY. Call ahead. 859-525-5000. SynergyHolisticHealth.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Outdoor Volunteer Days – 9-12pm. Plant late fall crops. Bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat and a mid-morning snack. Tools provided. Severe weather cancels project. Youth and adults. Free. Registration required. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, Loveland. 513-683-2340. Grailville.org. Everything Edible and Useful Plant Hike – 6pm. Informative summer stroll. Free. Trailside Museum, Yellow Springs. 937-767-7648. Antioch-College.edu/GlenHelen. Gardening Workshop – 4pm. Food preservation, such as canning, drying, freezing, etc. Duchland Woods Community Garden, Liberty Township. 513-887-3722. Butler.Osu.edu.
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Full Moon Meditation (Aquarius) – 7-8pm. Aquarius hosts this month’s full moon, so these qualities will be focused on for enhancement: thoughtfulness, independent thought, inventiveness. Release includes: tactlessness, rude approach and self-interest. Lead by Chad Seibert. Pre-reg $10. Late-reg $15. Angelic Whispers Holistic Center, Cincinnati. 513-782-0101. AngelicWhispersHolisticCenter.com.
Views from the Uffizi: Painting the Italian Landscape – 11-5pm. Forty works from Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, surveys landscape painting in Italy, from Renaissance through 18th century. $13, $10 ages 60 and up or students. Free ages 17 and under. Wednesdays, permanent collection is free to all. $5 for Uffizi exhibit. $4 for students and seniors. Taft Museum of Art. 513-241-0343. TaftMuseum.org. Studio Sunday – 1-5pm. Sketch in galleries. Materials and instructor provided. Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati. 513-721-2787. CincinnatiArtMuseum.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 Jazz/Hip Hop Class – 5:45-6:30pm. Learn choreography, steps and combinations to appropriate children friendly music and styles. Ages 7-12. The Center for the Arts, Cincinnati. 513-948-1900. Center4TheArts.org.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 Lunch and Learn – 11-1pm. The basics of cell phones. Registration required. Held by the Deaconess Hospital. $3. Goetz Conference Center. 513-559-2340. Deaconess-Healthcare.com. Adoption or Foster Care Open House – 6-9pm. For individuals interested in learning more about becoming adoptive and/or foster parents. Reservations recommended. Free. Hamilton County Job & Family Services, Cincinnati. 513-632-6366.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 Become a Nutrition Detective – Learn how to become a Nutrition Detective and teach kids how fun it is to eat healthy. Visit the “For Parents” page to learn more about From Apples to ZucchinisThey are What They Eat. Reservations required. Sharon@ThePlaceForFamilies.com. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 513-591-2332. ThePlaceForFamilies.com. Green Drinks Cincy – 5:30-7:30pm. Outdoor courtyard or upstairs rooms. Socialize with likeminded locals. Green networking. Beer and Wine. Arnolds Bar & Grill, 210 E. 8th St, Cincinnati. GreenDrinksCincy.BlogSpot.com. Hands On Electromagnetic Techniques #3 – 6:309pm. JoAnn Utley, MA teaches easy, powerful techniques based on the work of Hanna Kroeger, RN, herbalist, and legendary healer. $35. Registration required. 859-525-5000. SynergyHolisticHealth.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 In Search of Birds at the Lloyd – 8:30-4pm. John Ruthven’s art and artwork from rare and historical books spanning several centuries. Free. Lloyd Library and Museum, Cincinnati. 513-721-3707. LloydLibrary.org.
Taste of Blue Ash – 6-11pm. War performs at 8pm. Sample cuisine from 20 local restaurants. Blue Ash. 513-745-6259. BlueAsh.com. Wines and Chimes – 6-10pm. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Benefits Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Southwest Ohio. $90 per couple, $50; $85 per couple, $45 by Aug. 20th. Bell Event Center, Cincinnati. 513-772-3550. CCFA.org. Cincinnati Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – 6:30pm. Carriage stand on Vine Street. Weather permitting. $35-$80. Carriage Occasions, Fountain Square, Cincinnati. 812-744-5592. CarriageOccasions.com. Live at the Levee – 6:30pm. Summer concert series. Leroy Ellington & the E-Funk Band performs. Riverwalk Plaza. Newport on the Levee, Newport, KY. 859-291-0550.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Aurora to Rising Sun River Run – 8:30am. Registration begins at 7:30am. Eight-mile float trip. Bring canoe or kayak. Lunch and return trip to Aurora provided. $20, $15 advance; $15, $10 advance ages 12 and under. Lesko Park, Aurora, IN. 812-926-1100. Architreks Walking Tour – 11am. Two-hour walking tour highlighting Over-the-Rhine architecture. $25 per family; $10, $5 ages 12 and under. Meet at Coffee Emporium Roasting Company and Cyber Cafe-Emery Center, Cincinnati. 513-721-4506. CincinnatiPrservation.org. Germania Society’s Oktoberfest – 2pm-12am. German food, music and entertainment. $3. Free for ages 14 and under. Germania Society of Cincinnati. 513-742-0060. GermaniaSociety.com. BodiesSpeak Workshop – 3-5pm. Learn the transformative power of listening to the body in this 2-hour workshop. Experience the power to access a more comfortable and peaceful body and spirit. Instructed by Kim Wexler. Pre-reg $60. Late-reg $70. Angelic Whispers Holistic Center, Cincinnati. AngelicWhispersHolisticCenter.com.
MONDAY, AUGUST 25 The Artist’s Way – 6:30-8:30pm. Ways to greater creativity with Mary Corbin Mayer. 140 series of 8 sessions. $20. Reservations required. Creative Catalysts Studio, Cincinnati. CreativeCatalysts.net.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Infant and child CPR/AED – 8:30-2:30pm. Red Cross Cincinnati Office, Blue Ash. $45. Register in advance online at CincinnatiRedCross.org. Farmers Market – 4pm-7pm. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati. 513-531-8015.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Tai Chi – 12-1pm. Ralph Denner teaches exercise that improves lungs, hearts and GI tracks. $30. $20 for VIP Active Life members. Held by Deaconess Medical Center. Goetz Conference Center, Cincinnati. 513-559-2340. Deaconess-Healthcare.com. Alzheimer’s Support – 6:15pm. For those with a loved one diagnosed with dementia. Free. Reservations required for food. Sunrise Assisted Living, Hamilton. 513-893-9000. SunriseSeniorLiving.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 Beauty and the Beast – How Belle tames the unfortunate Beast and his ultimate transformation into a handsome prince captivated Broadway audiences for thirteen years. With its magnificent music, brilliantly colored costumes and beautiful sets, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is Broadway at its best. La Comedia Dinner Theatre. 800-677-9505. LaComedia.com. Simply Quaker: Women in Plain Dress – 1-4pm. Forty-one traditional historic costumes that Quaker women wore between 1840-1900. $5. Clinton County Historical Society Museum, Wilmington. 937-382-4684. Teen Open Mic and Poetry Slam – 6-8pm. Three rounds of lyrical assault, judged by audience. Cash prizes. $3. Kuumba Ujima Cultural Arts Center. 513-221-4815.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 Ohio Renaissance Festival – 10:30-6pm. See history come alive at this 16th-century English village re-creation. Fun awaits the whole family with over 150 costumed characters, 135 shops featuring unique handmade items, 12 stages of continuous entertainment, awesome rides, and hearty food and drink. Adults: $16.99; Children: $9.99. Renaissance Park, Harveysburg. 513-897-7000. RenFesitval.com. Wine Tasting – 1-3pm. Loire Valley Wines. $30. Jungle Jim’s International Market, Fairfield. 513-674-6000. JungleJims.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 Cheetah Run – 8am. 5K run/walk at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Running enthusiasts and Zoo guests can participate in a wild race through a wild place as the Cincinnati Zoo hosts the 29th annual Cheetah Run 5K. The 3.1mile Cheetah Run winds through the Zoo, highlighting its stunning gardens and exotic animal exhibits. 800-94-HIPPO. CincinnatiZoo.org. EFT – 1-3pm. Learn and practice the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) with others. Mim Grace Gieser, Blue Ash. 513-522-1123.
planahead SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Yoga Classes – 4:30-5:30pm. Yoga with Phoenix. St. Elizabeth North and South Units. NKY. 859-341-9642
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Yoga Classes – 5:45-7:15pm. Yoga with Phoenix. Kula Center. Newport, KY. 859-341-9642
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Tai Chi Classes – 5:30-6:30pm. Tai Chi with Phoenix. St. Elizabeth North and South Units, Northern KY. 859-341-9642.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Stillpoint Center for the Healing Arts Open House – 5-10pm. Help launch Stillpoint Center in its rebirth to bring healing. . Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, Blue Ash. 513-489-5302
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Yoga Classes – 5:45-7:15pm. Yoga with Phoenix. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, Blue Ash. 859-341-9642.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Second Sunday Eco Main-ia – 12-5pm. An environmental twist on the Second Sundays on Main event. SecondSundayOnMain.org.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Green Drinks Cincy – 5:30-7:30pm. Outdoor courtyard or upstairs rooms. Socialize with likeminded locals. Green networking. Beer and Wine. Arnolds Bar & Grill, 210 E. 8th St, Cincinnati. GreenDrinksCincy.BlogSpot.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Tibetan Festival – Saturday & Sunday. Momos are a staple of Tibetan cuisine and one of the many traditional delicacies prepared by the monks from traditional monastic recipes. Sample them at the Taste of Tibet, one of many activities at the Tibet Festival. A memorable feast, lectures, films, photo exhibit, and Buddhist bazaar bring Tibet to Cincinnati for a weekend. GSL Monastery, 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. 513-385-7116.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 Chemical-Free Living Workshop – Home should be the safest place in the world for a child. Visit the “For Parents” page to learn more about Healthy Child - Healthy Home, Email for reservations. Sharon@ThePlaceForFamilies.com. Family Enrichment Center, Cincinnati. 513-591-2332. ThePlaceForFamilies.com.
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ongoingevents Sunday Dances – 7-10pm. $5/person. General dancing. A-Marika Dance Company, 10831 Sharondale Rd, Cincinnati. 513-769-0409. A-Marika.com. Barefoot in the Park – 7:30pm. See Thursday for details. 513-381-2273. CincyShakes.com.
Walk Club – 8:30am. Through November. Ages 50+ walking club. Volunteer-led walk to reduce stress, increase energy, and make new friends. Vehicle permit required. Free. Hamilton County Park District. For details on park locations visit GreatParks.org. World Peace Diet – 7:30pm. Try vegan recipes each week; then discuss making changes in eating habits through “The World Peace Diet” by Will Tu. $99. Registration required, available online. Gratitude In Motion Studio, 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati. 513556-6932. UC.edu. Yoga Class – 7:30-8:45pm. Yoga with Phoenix. Kula Center, 110 East 8th St, Newport, KY. 859341-9642. KulaCenterKy.com
StrollerFit – 9:30–10:30am. Through December. Cross training workout for moms with babies in strollers. $35/month Turfway Park, Florence, KY. StrollerFit.com. Half Pint: Summer Edition – 10-11a.m. JulyAugust. Children ages 3-5, accompanied by their caregiver, can explore and try new foods in a fun environment. Café in Whole Foods, Mason. 513398-9358. WholeFoodsMarket.com. Tai Chi – 2-3pm. Tai Chi for Better Health. Six consecutive classes for $60. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 859-525-5000. SynergyHolisticHealth.com.
Walk Club – 8:30am. See Monday for details. GreatParks.org. Yoga For Everyone – 9:45–11am. Yoga for all ages with Linda Healey, M.S., RYT. Beginner through experienced. $10. Mount Washington Recreation Center, Cincinnati. 513-236-5187. Summer Series on Health Issues – 12pm. New health topics each week through August 6. Please bring a bag lunch. Free. Xavier University’s Women’s Center, 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati. 513-745-3737. Xavier.edu. Yoga: Traditional Kripalu Style – 12:15-1:15pm or 6:15-7:30pm. 6 consecutive classes for $60 or $15 per class for “drop-ins.” Synergy Holistic Health Center, 7413 US 42, Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-5255000. SynergyHolisticHealth.com. Latin/Jazz Guitar – 8:30pm. Latin/Jazz guitarist Sasha will perform. The Argentine Bean Bistro and Wine Bar, 2875 Town Center Blvd, Crestview Hills, KY. 859-426-1042. ArgentineBean.net. Restore The Core – 7–8pm. Classes held through January 28. Mat based pilates classes. Personal NEWtrition, Cincinnati. $10. 513-205-9772. StrollerFit.com.
Yoga Classes – 9:30-11am. Yoga with Phoenix. Kula Center, Newport, KY. 859-341-9642. Budget Friendly Meals – 11:30-12:30pm. Join the Discovery Cart for quick and delicious meal ideas. Learn ways to save in the aisles and still save money at the checkout. Stop by and pick up the recipe, some great money saving tips and a delicious sample. Free. Whole Foods, Mason. 513-398-9358. WholeFoodsMarket.com. Tai Chi – 12:15-1:15pm. Tai Chi for Better Health. Six consecutive classes for $60. Synergy Holistic Health Center, 7413 US 42, Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000. SynergyHolisticHealth.com.
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Yoga For Everyone – 6:30-7:45pm. Yoga for all ages with Linda Healey, M.S., RYT. Beginner through experienced. $10. Mount Washington Recreation Center, Cincinnati. 513-236-5187. Synergy Holistic Health Center– 6:30-8pm. Talks, classes and demos on complementary and alternative medicine. Free. Call or check the website for topics, dates, and presenters. 859-525-5000. SynergyHolisticHealth.com. Barefoot in the Park – 7:30pm. Through August. Barefoot in the Park is a Neil Simon comedy. Event is part of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Summer Fling Series. Tickets $20-$26. Contact Cincinnati Shakespeare Company for tickets and show times. 513-381-2273. CincyShakes.com. Salsa Dancing – 8:30pm. Salsa Dancing instructed by Jeff Cole from Steppin Out Dance Studio. $3/ person. The Argentine Bean Bistro and Wine Bar, 2875 Town Center Blvd, Crestview Hills, KY. 859426-1042. ArgentineBean.net.
Walk Club – 8:30am. See Monday for details. GreatParks.org. StrollerFit – 9:30–10:30am. See Tuesday for details. StrollerFit.com. Cittamani Tara Meditation Practice – 7pm. Chanting practice done in Tibetan. An English translation is available for participants. GSL Monastery, 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. 513-385-7116. Singles Dinner Party – 7pm. Through September. Participants can meet up to 40 singles. $49 plus cost of dinner. Reservations required. The Melting Pot, 11023 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati. 513-256-3066. DinnerPartiesForSingles.com. Barefoot in the Park – 7:30pm. See Thursday for details. 513-381-2273. CincyShakes.com.
Park + Vine at Findlay Market – First Saturday each month through October. Look for Park + Vine’s table of compost buckets, stainless steel bottles and more. Findlay Market. ParkAndVine.com. Funke Functionals – 10-12pm. Create fun and functional usable pottery with flair, such as mugs, soap dishes, waste baskets, picture frames, toothbrush holders, and much more. Each week is different. No reservations required. All sessions include clay and studio time, as well as glazing and firing of work. $20/person. Funke Fired Arts, 3130 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati. 513-871-2529. FunkeFiredArts.com. Yoga – 11:15-12:15pm. Through Sept 6. Event held by Gratitude In Motion. Held at the historic bandstand at Burnett Woods Park. All levels welcome. Free. Burnett Woods Park, Clifton. (888) 899-9642. GratitudeInMotion.com. Fibro Hope Support Group – 1-3pm. First Saturday each month. A healing, positive and supportive environment for former and current patients of fibromyalgia. If you are unable to make the meeting please visit our website for details about our Online Support Group. There will be a guest speaker and
refreshments at each meeting. Our topic for August will be about Massage, Self-Massage and Massage with Your Mate. Dinn Chiropractic, 284 Main St. Florence, KY. Groups coming soon to Cincinnati, and online. Contact Leah McCullough Info@FibroHopeSupport.org. 859-380-9737. FibroHopeSupport.org. Fibro Hope Support Group Beginning Buddhism Course – 2-3pm. AugustDecember. Beginner Buddhism classes. GSL Monastery, 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. Call to register. 513-385-7116. Intermediate Buddhism Course – 2-3pm. August-December This six-month series will go more in-depth on the Buddha’s teachings. Some knowledge of Buddhism is required to participate. GSL Monastery, 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. Call to register. 513-385-7116. Barefoot in the Park – 7:30pm. See Thursday for details. 513-381-2273. CincyShakes.com.
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden – 9–6pm. The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is consistently ranked as one of the top zoo’s in the country. This not-for-profit entity is internationally known for its success in the protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants, and engages in research and conservation projects around the world. The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical gardens is open daily. General admission $10.95. Ages 62 and up $9.95. Ages 2-12 $6.95. Under 2 Free. 513-2814700. CincinnatiZoo.org.
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Newport Aquarium – 9-7pm. Newport Aquarium has over 60 exhibits and over 11,000 creatures. Open year round. Hours subject to change. Advance ticket purchase recommended. General admission $17.95, ages 2-12 $10.95, ages 1 and under free. 859-2617444. NewportAquarium.com. RockQuest Climbing Center – 12:30–10pm. Open Tues -Sun. Enjoy the exhilaration of rock climbing. Nearly 20,000 square feet of climbing walls suited to fit every skill level. $14. 513-773-0123. RockQuest.com.
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Motorcycles and Tattoos – 12-7pm. August 123. Exhibit will include paintings, drawings, and photographs of body art. Opening reception Aug 1, 5-10pm. will feature live body art walking around and live music. In addition, during the opening, patrons will be able to get temporary body art. The Marx Gallery 520 Madison Ave, Covington, KY. 859-341-0639.
HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS Significant Healing
Victoria Smith Board Certified Holistic Practitioner 859-648-0905 www.SignificantHealing.com A practice focusing on identifying and addressing the cause. Specializing in toxicity, detoxification, fatigue, pain, immune dysfunction, Candida yeast fungi overgrowth. Call for free initial consult. See ad on page 7.
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