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letterfromeditor If you travel by air, you’re well trained to put on your oxygen mask in an emergency before helping others don theirs. The significance of this instruction struck me one night last summer as I prepared for a much-needed and long overdue full night’s sleep, and it has lived with me, bobbing into and out of my waking consciousness ever since that night. So often, we’re encouraged to sacrifice all of ourselves, to pour out love until the very last drop has dripped, and then, somehow, to miraculously manifest more love so the pouring doesn’t stop. And sometimes, we’re given additional challenges, expected to eternally pour by the very same System that clogs our pitchers with lackluster self-images and reminders that we are incomplete in and of ourselves, that in order to experience fullness, we must constantly connect with others. The simple truth is that we’re human, and if we don’t recharge our batteries, we will drain ourselves, perhaps irreparably. In order to give, we must first receive—isn’t that the way of the universe? Our lives are spent giving; even our bodies are natural givers of life to the planet. Every act of giving, though, must start with the receipt of something. In order to give anything at all, we must have the resources required to give, the most fundamental of which is the energy that keeps us alive. The source of all that energy is already here, it’s always with us; we must simply tap into it. That, however, is our responsibility; we can depend on no one else to do this self-nurturing for us. We alone are responsible for walking ourselves over to the faucet of life and love and connecting to it, and then just letting its healing energy pour right on through us. In order to nurture others, we must first nurture ourselves. The deepest nurturing, as I’ve found, happens on its own accord. All we need to do to unleash the flow of that healing energy is to slow down and be mindful of our thoughts, our feelings, our bodies, or even our breath, discriminating between what we think we need and what we truly need, and then follow through by doing the things we know are good for ourselves. When we do this, we are taking Nature’s gifts in our hands, swallowing them and letting them impregnate our waking consciousness. In a sense, all women are mothers, whether or not we care to or have the opportunity (or desire) to raise children. Every one of us is part of the womb of creation; our very nature is to create. We can all become pregnant with the bliss of intuition and love, Nature’s gift to the world through our bodies, our minds, our hearts. I hope you’ll join me in opening up to that gift, all of us enabling ourselves to authentically and enjoyably give to others by first giving to ourselves what we truly and deeply need. With kindness, gentleness, and deepest respect, Kristin DeMint, Managing Editor, Woman
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Women as Leaders Pulling together to secure harmony on Earth by Linda Secrist
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Gardening Programs at the Public Library
Free Thai Yoga Massage Workshop
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hai Yoga Massage is an ancient, sacred bodywork incorporating rhythmic motion, energy line work, gentle stretching and assisted yoga postures in a comprehensive healing modality. No oils are used and anyone can benefit from this massage regardless of age or flexibility. It is performed on a special mat. Comfortable clothes should be worn. Every massage is tailored to individual needs and can help to alleviate many kinds of aches and pains including problems with back, shoulders, neck, hips, legs, headaches, and much more. It is an outstanding way to help promote total relaxation and stress reduction. Seva Yoga Garden and The Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center (CFEC) proudly present a workshop on Thai Yoga Massage on June 20 at 2 p.m. In this free one-hour event, Sevika Kathie Radecki, Certified Thai Yoga Massage Essential Practicioner and Certified Integral Yoga Teacher, will help participants to gain an understanding of how Thai Yoga Massage provides the opportunity to go inward, while balancing and promoting optimum health through dynamic healing movements. The workshop takes place at the CFEC, located at 4244 Hamilton Avenue in Cincinnati.
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n May, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will offer four workshops on Gardening & Nature. The workshops will be held at selected library branches and will focus on Growing a Salad Garden, Vegetable Gardening in Containers and Raised Beds, Herbs for Spring and Rain Garden Basics. Also, a Spring Plant Exchange will take place at the Pleasant Ridge Branch Library, located at 6233 Montgomery Road, on May 9 following the workshop at 10:30 a.m. and at the Madeira Branch Library, situated at 7200 Miami Avenue, on May 30 at 1 p.m. Bring a plant to participate in the swap.
For more information, call Sevika at 513-328-2250 and visit NorthsideYoga.com. Also see CRG listing on page .
See our Calendar of Events section for more information or visit CincinnatiLibrary.org
One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching. - Unknown
Dog Walk Fundraiser
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o Humane Cincinnati is a fun-filled time of live music by Red Meets Green, a dog walk through the heart of Oakley, pet adoptions, a dog wash, food, and a chance to win fabulous prizes and gift baskets. The event will feature vendors of the area’s top businesses specializing in pet training, grooming, day care, boarding, and pet supplies, as well as local animal welfare organizations and businesses focusing on humane living products. Jewelry, pet clothing, and cruelty-free products will also be available. All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the Animal Friends Humane Society. Go Humane Cincinnati takes place at The Annex, located at 3500 Madison Road in Oakley, on May 16. The dog walk kicks off at 11 a.m.; registration starts at 10:30 a.m. All dogs must be licensed with current rabies vaccine. They must be at least six months old and leashed at all times. Walkers may walk up to two dogs at one time. No dogs in heat are allowed. The registration fee of $30 includes an event t-shirt and a dog bandana (if registered before May 5). For more information and to register for the walk, visit LiveHumanely.com/Events
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Avalon Voted Best Day Spa
Free Samples of All-Natural Pet Food
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lint River Ranch, a privately-held and family-owned company operating throughout America, is now offering free samples of their Super Premium All-Natural Formula food products for pets. The company is locally providing their costumes with the finest of feline and cane foods as well as other complementary pet products, which will be delivered fresh to the home. Flint River Ranch dog food and cat food contains only human-grade, natural ingredients that are slowly oven-baked under carefully controlled conditions, resulting in a food that is easily digested and has a high degree of assimilation of important vitamins and minerals. All products are free of chemicals, BHT and BHA food preservatives, artificial colors and added flavors. The crunchy baked kibbles naturally clean teeth, exercise the gum and freshen the pet’s breath. Also, since the food is concentrated, there is more value for less food consumed. For further information, contact Roger Howard, Independent Distributer #122926, at 513-600-7762, RogerHoward56@yahoo.com or visit FRRCO.com/122926
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incinnati’s own Avalon Salon and Aesthetic Day Spa was recently featured on the Official Best of Ohio (airing on CBS) as the Best Day Spa in Ohio. Avalon is known for providing the most cutting edge hair design, skincare, as well as medical spa services including Botox, dermal fillers and laser treatments. They use only the finest products on the market such as Skinceuticals and Eminence skincare. In addition, Avalon is proud to be an exclusive Kerastase and Wella Flagship Salon. Conveniently located in Hyde Park Plaza off of Edwards Road in Hyde Park, Avalon is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit online at AvalonSS.com
Quantum Touch
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arolyn Dell’Alba, certified Quantum touch practitioner and instructor, has moved her office to 11223 Cornell Park Drive, Suite 402 in Cincinnati. With over twenty years experience in various healing modalities, Ms. Dell’Alba specializes in Hypnotherapy, Quantum Touch, Quantum Light Healing, Theta Vibrational Healing, Medical Intuitive, Emotional Freedom Technique, Guided and Non-directive Imagery. On May 2 and 3, Ms. Dell’Alba will be offering her next Quantum Touch Workshop. Quantum Touch is an accelerated energy technique that is simple, easy to learn and very effective in dealing with many body and emotional issues. It is helpful in relieving headaches, other aches and pains, effecting cancer, arthritis, fibromyalgia and so much more. The workshop will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on both days at 10901 Reed Hartman Highway in Cincinnati. The fee is $295 when pre-registered and $350 after April 27. For more information, contact Carolyn Dell’Alba at 513-886-7054 or Carolyn@CarolynDellAlba.com and visit QuantumWell-Being.com
Bike Art Show
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rom May 1 to 31, the Bike Art Show, a collaborative art show celebrating Bike Month, is on view at Park + Vine , 1109 Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine, and Redtree Gallery, 4409 Brazee Street in Oakley. All artwork either incorporates recycled bike parts or gets its inspiration from bicycling. Opening reception is from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 8 at both locations. Admission is free. For more information, visit ParkAndVine.com and RedtreeGallery.net
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newsbriefs Granny’s Garden School Plant Sale
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he Granny’s Spring Garden Party & Plant Sale as everything covered from Asters to Zucchini provided by Marvin’s Organic Gardens, Blooms and Berries, Al Krismer Plant Farm and Turner Farm. In addition to 25 varieties of tomato plants, customers will find a vast selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and brambles giving that curb appeal to any home or business. Special guests and workshops are being offered throughout the three-day event being held at Loveland Elementary School, located at 550 Loveland- Madeira Road in Loveland, OH. Sale hours are May 1 from 2 to 7 p.m., May 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 3 from 12 to 3 p.m. Granny’s Garden School is the largest and most comprehensive school garden program in the Midwest. Located on the 25 acre campus shared by the primary and elementary schools in Loveland, it has turned the school grounds into teaching gardens that serve all of Loveland’s nearly 1,800 K-4th grade students. The produce is served in the cafeteria and donated to a local food bank and “Soup” kitchen. For more information, visit GrannysGardenSchool.com
Cyclists Support Alzheimer’s Research
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n May 31, The Forget Me Not Bike Ride will kick off from Little Miami High School, 3001 East U.S. 22 in Morrow, Ohio. Everyone with a bike is invited to join the 10, 40, 60 or 100 miles trip. The 10 Mile Ride will take off at 10 a.m. and travel a short distance to access the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail. The 40 Mile (departing at 8:30 a.m.), 60 Mile and Century Rides (both leaving at 7:30 a.m.) will travel through beautiful Warren and Clermont Counties. The registration costs $45 per person. Children under 12 ride free with a paying adult. The fee includes a supported ride, t-shirt, raffle ticket and lunch. The Forget Me Not Ride Foundation is an Ohio not-for-profit corporation founded by Mary Ann Montgomery and Ashley Todd, two Cincinnati cyclists whose mothers are living with Alzheimer’s. The ride is designed to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. For more information and to register, visit ForgetMeNotRide.org
Spring Figure Skating Show
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he Northern Kentucky Skating Club is pleased to present their annual Spring Figure Skating Show So You Think You Can Skate… The show will be held on May 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m., as well as on May 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Northern Kentucky Ice Center (NKIC), located at 2638 Anderson Road in Crescent Springs, KY. The show will feature over 50 skaters from the Northern Kentucky Skating Club and NKIC Learn-to Skate students. Tickets for adults and children ages 10 and over are $7 pre-paid and $10 at the door. Children ages 3 through 9 will pay $5, 2 and younger go free. All families of skaters ages 7 and under will receive one free standing-room-only ticket for each show, so they may help supervise their skaters. There will be a party for the cast and their immediate family from 9 to 10:30 p.m., following the last show on May 10. For more information, contact Stephanie Miller at 859-992-3015.
“I know this now. Every man gives his life for what he believes. Every woman gives her life for what she believes. Sometimes people believe in little or nothing yet they give their lives to that little or nothing. One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. And then it is gone. But to sacrifice what you are and live without belief, that’s more terrible than dying.” - Joan of Arc 6
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Locks of Love – Looks of Love
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alenti Salon& Spa in Mariemont, 7459 Wooster Pike, is hosting a Locks of Love event on May 1, from 3 to 8 p.m. Those interested in receiving a new haircut and donating their hair can reserve their appointment by calling 513-232-0774. Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under the age of 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. The organization meets the unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The provided prostheses help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers. For more information about Locks of Love and other ways to donate hair, visit LocksOfLove.org
The EcoDrain Saves Energy and Money
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nvironment conscious consumers will now have a chance to help save the planet and lower their energy bill at the same time – while taking a shower. EcoDrain is a new product from Canada that will literally keep unused energy from “going down the drain”. This device sequesters heat from the hot water circling down the drain. It takes that heat and feeds it back to the water heater which uses it to heat up the new water pouring from the faucet or shower head. It is simple heat transfer. EcoDrain has no mechanical or moving parts and uses no energy itself. The company claims to have recorded gains in efficiency of up to 40%. (They are measuring the duration that the water heater is activated. Using the EcoDrain heat transfer system, the original water heater was used 25-40% less.) For further information, visit EcoDrain.ca Source: Inhabitat.com
Taste Spring
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he Nectar Dinner Club invites to “Chives: The Taste of Spring” with Sallie Ransohoff. Sallie has been growing for the best chefs in Cincinnati for over a decade. Her beautiful chives are one of the first things she offers as she delivers her bounty from door to door. A staple in most chef’s kitchens, the Nectar Dinner Club will use the fresh taste of chives in each course and highlight their versatility. “Chives: The Taste of Spring” will be held on May 21 and 28 at the Nectar Restaurant, 1000 Delta Avenue (Mt. Lookout Square) in Cincinnati. The price per person is $55. Everyone is welcome, especially those who love to eat local, fresh and sustainable food! For more information and to register, call 513-929-0525 or visit online at DineAtNectar.com
Historic Homes Exhibit and Lecture Series
PATTY TOOLEN, L.M.T. RITA HOPPER, L.M.T.
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he Betts House, located at 416 Clark Street in Cincinnati, is pleased to present More Great Cincinnati Families at Home, on view from Apr. 25 through Sep. 30. The exhibit will include the residences of the Emery, Longworth-Anderson, MaxwellSchmidlapp-Graydon, and Werk-Oskamp families. The opening hours of the Betts House are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, and one weekend a month. Other days and times are available by appointment. Admission is $2 per person. A companion lecture series, given by architectural historian Walter E. Langsam, will offer an in-depth look at each of the families, their homes, and their architects. The first lecture will be held on May 2, at 11 a.m., and will feature the LongworthAnderson family. It will take place at the Cincinnati Fire Museum, 315 West Court Street in downtown Cincinnati. Admission is $10 for the public and $5 for members of the Betts House or the Cincinnati Fire Museum. A series subscription to all four lectures is $30 for the public and $15 for members. The fee includes admission to the Betts House exhibit More Great Cincinnati Families at Home and a pass to visit the Cincinnati Fire Museum. Pre-registration is requested. Call 513-651-0734 or email BettsHouseRC@fuse.net for additional information.
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newsbriefs Take Steps to Cure Crohn’s and Colitis
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ake Steps Cincinnati, the walk to cure Crohn’s and Colitis, will take place at Sawyer Point in downtown Cincinnati on May 31. One in every 200 people suffer daily with digestive diseases. Throughout the year, Take Steps enables patient families to join together with their local community to build visibility and awareness about Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis while raising critical funds. Many of the 1.4 million Americans with these diseases suffer in silence. Take Steps brings together this community in a fun and energetic atmosphere, encouraging them to make noise and be heard. Participants of Take Steps Cincinnati will enjoy a casual 2 mile stroll through Sawyer Point and raise money for crucial research that would not even have been possible a few short years ago, bringing us closer to a future free from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Registration starts at 4 p.m.; the walk begins at 5:30 p.m. Great music, food and entertainment for the whole family will be provided. Participation is free; however, donations are accepted. For more information and to register, visit online at CCTakeSteps.org
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Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes Abound at FoodieView
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ith the glut of information available on the Internet today, finding quality food sites – and then accessing the information in those sites – has become more cumbersome and time consuming than ever before. FoodieView has changed all that to ensure people spend more time cooking, eating and socializing rather than searching for food-related information online. FoodieView is a leading “Googlelike” food portal with a recipe search engine providing one-stop access to the Internet’s largest and highest quality collection of vegetarian and vegan recipes. Users simply visit FoodieView.com, type the desired parameter (keyword such as “vegetarian” or “vegan”, ingredient, etc.) into the search field that is front and center on the home page, click “search” and a vast selection of recipes aggregated from all of the Internet’s premier cooking sites are right at their fingertips. Vegetarian and vegan recipes may also be readily found through FoodieView’s “Browse by Category” search option under the “Special Considerations” heading. The “Browse by Category” feature also allows users to easily find recipes by other specific parameters of interest (including main ingredients, such as pasta/rice/grains or vegetables and fruit), type of dish, cuisine, famous chef, holidays/special events, and other special considerations such low calorie/ carb/fat and gluten-free. Visit online at FoodieView.com
Does Mold Have a Hold on Your Health?
Are mold levels high in your house or office, creating havoc on your health? Chances are good they are, and you don’t even know it.
by Victoria Smith
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olds are simple, microscopic organisms that are present virtually everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. They release innumerable lightweight spores, which in most instances eventually become airborne and travel to other destinations. These destinations may become mold infested and even toxic if the molds produce compounds that have toxic properties known as mycotoxins. Mycotoxins can appear in both living and dead mold spores and are produced depending on the surface on which the mold is growing as well as conditions such as temperature, pH and humidity. Molds produce negative health effects through inflammation, allergy or infection. For some people, even a small amount of mold spores can create health problems, particularly asthma and respiratory ailments. Other people, however, can tolerate an extremely high amount of spores without feeling ill effects.
Mitigating Mold
Once mold starts to grow in insulation or wallboard, the only way to deal with the problem is to remove or replace the affected materials. In areas where flooding has occurred, walls and other flood-damaged surfaces need to be cleaned and treated professionally in order to prevent mold growth. If you see or smell mold inside your home, office or school, take immediate action, because it could very well become airborne if you wait too long to treat it. In order to test the levels of mold spores in the air and determine the level of risk, a mold specialist must conduct reliable air sampling using professional equipment. Professional quality cleaners and disinfectants are utilized to treat the affected areas and completely remove mold spores from the surfaces and the air. To remove mold and mold food from non-porous surfaces, use soap. To prevent and mitigate mold, however, you can take the following actions: • Stop any sources of leaks or flooding. • Weatherize the affected building so that excessive amounts of humid air will not enter. • Use an air conditioner or dehumidifier during humid months to keep the indoor humidity level below 50%. • Do not let water stand in air conditioning or refrigerator drip pans. • Use exhaust fans in kitchens, utility rooms and bathrooms to remove excess heat and humidity. • Remove carpets and other porous materials that have become infested with mold.
• Avoid carpeting bathrooms or utility rooms. • Use mold inhibitors that can be added to paints. • Keep the air pressure in the lowest rooms equal to, or slightly greater than, the pressure of water vapor in the soil. Victoria Smith is a board-certified holistic practitioner in Florence, Kentucky. She can be reached at (859)282-0022 or significanthealing.com
Recognizing Signs of Toxic Mold Exposure Allergic reactions, including fever, are common after mold exposure. Symptoms of exposure to mycotoxins are: Immune system suppression Respiratory problems, including asthma and infections Nasal and sinus congestion A dry and hacking cough Nose and/or throat irritation Eye irritation with burning, watery or reddened eyes Skin rashes or irritation Irritable bowel syndrome Body aches and pain (Chronic Fatigue) Food intolerances and allergies Headaches Mood swings Memory impairment Individuals who are most susceptible to mold health problems are those who have existing or underlying respiratory conditions, weakened and suppressed immune systems, the elderly, infants and young children and people on medications such as chemotherapy.
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Spring Clean Your Life fennel and ginger. Multiply the recipe proportionately to make larger batches. Drink it throughout the day.
by tom Francescott
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pring is a perfect time to cleanse, let go and give ourselves a muchneeded rest—physically, mentally and emotionally. As a naturopathic doctor, I daily see how toxic overload on all these levels contributes to people’s health issues. Emotionally, detoxification helps us uncover and express hidden frustrations, grief, fear, and anger, and replace them with forgiveness, love, joy and hope. Physically, taking a break from environmental toxins in our food can leave us feeling energized, renewed and protected from disease. I recommend getting back to basics. Here are 10 simple things anyone can do at home to start saying goodbye to toxins. Wake-Up Drink. First thing upon waking, on an empty stomach, drink a cup of hot filtered or spring water with the juice from half of one lemon and two pinches of cayenne pepper. Lemon stimulates digestion; cayenne enhances circulation and blood flow. Contrast Shower. Follow every hot shower with a 60-second cold rinse. The contrast stimulates circulation, the immune system and our ability to expel toxins through the skin. As pores tighten, we feel invigorated and ready for the day. Shake It Up. Jump on a trampoline for 3 to 5 minutes. This stimulates the whole body, particularly the lymph drainage system. This is helpful for those prone to allergies or cysts. Fever Baths. Take a warm bath in the evening and add a cup of Epsom salts to soothe, relax and detox. Increase benefits by drinking 2 or 3
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cups of hot tea while bathing, to work up a sweat. Try this recipe: Simmer some fresh ginger slices in water, tossing in one tablespoon of dried yarrow flowers. Steep for 15 minutes, strain and drink. Yarrow and ginger have been shown to stimulate sweating, which helps the body release toxins. Take a News Break. Observe a news fast for 3 to 7 days to limit toxic thoughts, which can undermine health. Also avoid emotionally disturbing information from the Internet, magazines, movies, newspapers, radio and television. Replacing these stressful exposures with relaxing activities rests mind and body. Spend Time in Nature. Take a break from routine by venturing out to a favorite spot in nature. Bring a journal and start listening to your body; record what it is telling you. Surrounding yourself with nature’s negative ions (which act positively on mood) will help you de-stress and encourage the body’s inherent wisdom to come forward. Drink Detox Tea. For at least one week, try limiting all beverages to just water and herbal teas. This eases stress on the kidneys, helps flush retained fluids in cells and helps purify the blood and liver. I suggest drinking 6 to 8 cups a day of this special tea to crowd out less healthy beverages, reduce appetite, maintain a state of fullness and cleanse liver and kidneys. In a quart of water, combine 2 tablespoons of each of the following and gently simmer the tea: burdock root, yellow dock root, dandelion leaf and root, licorice root,
Change Food Routines. Many unknowingly consume foods we have allergic reactions to or that increase toxin levels, causing symptoms like arthritis, headaches, water retention and fatigue. Common culprits are gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, corn and sugar. I suggest taking a break from all of these foods, or at least one that is predominant in your diet. Often, if we simply eliminate foods that contain gluten (wheat, oats, rye, barley and spelt) and replace them with brown rice, millet or quinoa products, we can change eating habits while increasing variety. Detox Dinner. For seven nights, prepare a simple meal of liverdetoxifying steamed vegetables, like carrots, broccoli, artichokes, beets and onions, along with a four-ounce portion of protein, simply prepared with a bit of olive oil. Consider wild fish, organic lean meats or lentils for primary protein sources. Clean Up Surroundings. Uncluttering and organizing our home and work environments helps clear out stagnant energy and frees us physically and emotionally. Let go of unused papers, clothes and boxes. This creates space and welcomes new energy. Just as we tune up our cars, we must also regularly cleanse our bodies. As we cleanse our bodies, we cleanse our environment. Tom Francescott is a naturopathic doctor, teacher, lecturer and founder and director of Rhinebeck Cooperative Health Center, in Rhinebeck, New York, where he specializes in science-based detoxification. He is also founder of the natural pharmacy, Dr. Tom’s Tonics. Visit DrFrancescott.com.
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n her mid 20’s, Verria Kelly became very ill. She sought help, but for years, her symptoms eluded doctors and Kelly couldn’t find anyone that could diagnose, much less treat her. “I was lost and became withdrawn from my friends and family,” explains Kelly. “My symptoms would flare without warning and spanned all across the board into various specialties.” At times, Kelly says she was convinced her health would never get better. She tried not to worry others and instead suffered in silence. After six years, she realized she had enough. “If nobody could help me, could diagnose me, I would have to help myself.” What ensued was Kelly’s own health journey. A journey, she says, that is a testament to the powerful healing that can take place once we learn to take control of our health. She began an intense research of her symptoms and essentially taught herself to listen to her body in a way that enabled her to control the symptoms instead of allowing the symptoms to control her. Kelly made changes in her diet and realized the better she ate, the better she felt. “I asked myself so many questions: How can I go from being sick to being well? What can I do to prepare my body to accept the healing process? How can I find the right practitioner to guide me through the journey? What are my responsibilities in the healing process?” She says it took years, but she finally won the battle and today feels better than ever. It was during this time that Kelly became affectionately known as “The Health Detective.” From the time she became ill, she was always looking for more information, keeping detailed journals and notes and experimenting. For instance, she says, she might get hives, and would begin to cut things out of her diet to try to figure out what could be causing the hives. She would do this until she discovered what was causing them. It was this quest for answers, as well as her own struggle, that inspired Kelly to want to help others. She knew though, that it was important for her to get herself back in shape. She became a Certified Wellness Consultant and resumed the physical activities that she had been forced to put on hold for years. As a consultant, Kelly helped friends, family and other clients address various health challenges and make lifestyle changes. However, it wasn’t until she decided to enroll in a Certified Professional Coaching Program at the International Academy of Coaching that she realized she had found her passion in coaching, specifically as a Good Health Coach. Kelly describes a coach as a partner that helps us take
Kelly focuses on challenges that affect one’s health, whether it’s an actual illness or a toxic relationship, then helps her clients achieve their health goals. action and achieve our goals. Coaches encourage, motivate, support and celebrate our decisions. We determine our own goals, and, she says, a coach will help us achieve those goals. According to Kelly, a Good Health Coach can help take control of a person’s symptoms, their health and their life. Whether someone wants to stop smoking, find the right health practitioner or has been misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all, as a Good Health Coach, she can help. Kelly says we are faced with many health concerns on a daily basis. Lack of good diet, regular exercise, increased stress and environmental factors can cause our bodies to react in ways that defy modern medicine and there are things we can do. Most people that come to her are ready for something different. “They have reached that ‘enough already’ stage,” she explains. “They are ready to take the next step, but know it will be a lot of work and they won’t be cured in a week.” As a Good Health Coach, Kelly focuses on health related challenges in one’s life. This could be anything from an actual illness to a toxic relationship that affects one’s health. Through exploration, she will pinpoint the underlying causes of any disease and determine the necessary steps to eradicate it, restoring that person to optimum health. It is important to know that a coach is not a therapist, consultant or mentor. A coach listens to our desires, finds out what really matters and helps remove any obstacles that may stand in the way. Kelly notes that as a coach, she listens without passing judgment or inflicting her views upon her clients’ life and she encourages clients to discover the cause of any health challenges they may be experiencing. “I want people to know that as their Good Health Coach, I believe in them, I understand what they are going through (because I have been through it myself) and I am trained to help,” notes Kelly. Seeing someone she has helped provides Kelly with true inspiration and she hopes it inspires others to take responsibility for their own health. “Taking steps to restore your health is absolutely the best investment you can make in your life.” For more information, contact Verria Kelly at 513-898-0774, email Verria.Kelly@GoodHealthCoach.com or visit GoodHealthCoach.com.
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Simple touches can spruce up the tray. Sprigs of fresh herbs or flowers add a finished look or, for a memorable centerpiece, tape bamboo skewers or chopsticks to the backs of family photos and place in a vase. Although no study has proved it, china plates and stemware do make food taste better.
Mother’s Day offers the perfect excuse to put a little extra effort into breakfast. Whip up breakfast in bed for Mom (or your sweetie) with these indulgent, yet easy, recipes.
by Kimberly Lord Stewart
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hen it’s a special day for someone in our family— Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or a birthday—the rest of us like to get up early and prepare breakfast. After a few tense moments attempting to stay quiet while banging around in the kitchen, we all parade upstairs. The honoree graciously pretends to be asleep, stifling a giggle while we enter the bedroom with a tray of treats and a handful of butter-stained greeting cards. Sometimes, school schedules and work demands cut short our tasty wakeup calls, but the recipient always starts the day feeling loved an d appreciated. If you’re daunted by the thought of anything trickier than cold cereal, relax. Breakfast in bed doesn’t have to be a production that requires you to wake before sunrise. With a little planning, you can do most of the preparation the night before, with excellent results (the flavor of a finely diced fruit salad, for example, actually improves when it sits overnight). By using the freshest ingredients available, you get maximum flavor and effect— witness an ordinary omelet turned elegant when paired with slender asparagus spears and Brie cheese.
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Omelet Primavera Serves 2 Hint: Accompany with a glass of champagne or sparkling cider. ¼ cup water 6 ounces asparagus 1 tablespoon butter 4 eggs 2 tablespoons nonfat milk or water ¼ pound Brie cheese (rind removed), cut into pieces Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon fresh dill or chives, chopped 1. In a nonstick skillet, heat water until boiling and blanch asparagus until barely tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside. (This step may be done ahead.) 2. In the same nonstick skillet, heat ½ tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and milk or water. Pour half the eggs into the skillet. Rotate the pan to cover the bottom evenly with eggs. When eggs are half set, add half the asparagus and cheese. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with half the herbs. Fold eggs over the asparagus and cheese and slide onto a serving plate. Keep warm. 3. Repeat step two with remaining ingredients to make a second omelet, and serve.
1. Pour warm water into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with yeast. Allow to dissolve for about 10 minutes.
Festive Fruit Salad Makes 2½ cups / Use any combination of fruit. Hint: Finely dicing the fruit allows for the sauce to coat each tidbit. ¼ cup lime juice 1 short tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1-2 cups skinned, seeded and diced papaya 1 mango, skinned, seeded and diced ½ cup diced pineapple, fresh or canned 1 kiwi, skinned and diced 1 cup diced strawberries 1 starfruit, thinly sliced, for garnish 1. In a medium bowl, mix lime juice, sugar and vanilla until sugar dissolves. Add diced fruit and stir gently. 2. Chill overnight, if desired. 3. Serve in individual dishes, garnished with star fruit.
Apple-Butter Raised Waffles Serves 8 / A lighter adaptation of the famous recipe from Fannie Farmer’s original cookbook of the 1800s. Hint: To simplify your morning, make the batter the night before. Top waffles with warm applesauce or maple syrup. ½ cup warm water (100-115°) 2¼ teaspoons (1 packet) dry yeast (regular, not rapid-rise) 2 cups warm low-fat milk (100-115°) ¼ cup canola oil ¼ cup apple butter ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup organic all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 2 eggs ¼ teaspoon baking soda Canola oil for waffle iron
2. Add warm milk, oil, apple butter, salt, honey and flours to yeast mixture. Blend with a whisk or a hand-held mixer until lumps are gone. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise in the refrigerator overnight. 3. In the morning, beat in eggs and baking soda. Batter will be thin. 4. Pour ½ to ¾ cup batter into a preheated, oiled waffle iron. Bake until crisp and golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
Vegan MochaAlmond Muffins Makes 10 / A candle on top makes this a birthday morning mini-cake. Hint: For extra flavor and fiber, add a cup of grated carrots, mashed banana or whole raspberries.
¼ cup canola oil 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1½ teaspoons almond extract ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional) ½ cup slivered almonds Powdered sugar 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Prepare muffin tins with pump cooking spray or paper liners. 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, mix coffee, syrup, oil, vinegar and almond extract. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until completely blended. Add chocolate chips, if desired. 3. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins. Top with almonds. Bake for 20 minutes, or until tops are raised and spring back when touched. Let cool 10 minutes, remove from pan, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup strong coffee, lukewarm 1/3 cup brown rice syrup or pure maple syrup
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Choosing a Massage School
By Shannon McKnight
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hether you’re eighteen or eighty, making the decision to become a massage therapist can be a life changing and rewarding decision. In some cases you’re not just increasing your knowledge, but getting an opportunity to transform yourself in the process, so picking a massage school that’s right for you shouldn’t be taken lightly. There are many criteria to consider, and here are a few of the more important when researching the schools in your area. There are several massage schools located in the Greater Cincinnati/Dayton Area, so don’t feel you have to make a decision that is based purely on location.
Getting to Know the State’s Licensure Requirements At a minimum, you should check to make sure the schools you’re considering are approved and in good standing with their respective state regulatory agency. In order for a graduate to be granted access to take the licensure exam in Ohio, a school must be considered approved and in good standing with the State Medical Board, which includes having accreditation by either the Ohio Department of Education, the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, or the Ohio Board of Regents. Any prospective massage school applicant can visit the Board’s website at www.med.ohio.gov for helpful information, including a list of approved schools. In Kentucky applicants must also attend a school approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy. Prospective students of Kentucky schools can visit http://finance.ky.gov for more information.
Visiting the Schools (and Not Just One!) It’s a good idea to visit several schools to be able to compare what’s available; you may find that one school feels like a better fit for you than another. Most schools offer an open house where you can ask questions and tour their facilities. During
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that visit consider asking the following questions: How long has the school been in business? The longer a school has been in business, the greater their stability, and likely, their reputation. It is also recommended that you contact the Better Business Bureau to see whether any complaints have been made against the school during the time they’ve been in business. Can I see documentation of your examination pass rates? In Ohio the licensure examination for massage therapists is administered by the State Medical Board and each school is provided documentation of their pass rates. Don’t just accept verbal information; if the school is not willing to let you see the documentation and you are seriously considering this school, contact the State Medical Board of Ohio directly. Also, make sure the school is providing you with graduation and placement rates, as this is required of all schools accredited by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools. To what professional organizations and accrediting bodies do you hold membership? Membership in professional organizations adds to the credibility of the school and can be an indication that the school adheres to strict guidelines of professional conduct. This factor, in turn, may also lend to the credibility of the graduates of that school. Organizations such as the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) require their members to adhere to Codes of Ethics that maintain high standards of quality for both individual practitioners and educational institutions. Holding membership in either of these organizations shows that the school adheres to high professional, not just legal, standards. Additionally, both of these organizations are run by elected Boards of Directors and advocate with legislation around the country to ensure continued excellence in the field of massage therapy. They’re also highly
Knowledge about the instructors’ education and work experience gives you an idea of how seriously they take their teaching. The licensure exam, in Ohio at least, is not to be taken lightly. time and are very accommodating to the schedules of work and home life. Keep in mind that although finishing quickly with an intensive program may sound like a good idea, the amount of work may very well be too much for you. Check with the school to see what their pass rate is for such a program, and then determine whether the demands of studying will realistically fit into your other life responsibilities.
supportive of massage students by offering student membership programs. For more information on these organizations, visit their Web sites at www.amtamassage.org and www.abmp.com What kind of credentials and experience do your instructors have? Knowledge about the instructors’ education and work experience gives you an idea of how seriously they take their teaching. The licensure exam, in Ohio at least, is not to be taken lightly. Your instructors are there to guide you, so the more knowledge they have, the better off you’ll be. Make sure that your instructors are thoroughly knowledgeable in not only massage, but also in anatomy, physiology and pathology; as such, it’s best if you can meet the instructors personally. Instructors are also very helpful when they can answer questions about the format of the respective examinations. How long is your program? Length of massage programs vary from 12-month intensives to 20 or more months. Most programs are part-
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How will I pay for the program? Check with each specific school about financial aid options. Many schools now have aid program agreements set up through private banks that make funding massage school much easier. You can also ask whether the school has flexible payment options. Local massage schools teach the techniques of Swedish massage as required for licensure. After graduation, any licensee can obtain instruction on other modalities such as craniosacral therapy, acupressure massage, and reflexology (to name only a few), but having an introduction to other special-
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ties while you’re still in school gives you an opportunity to determine you want to pursue further education in the long run. Tip: In order to determine whether further education would benefit you, it’s helpful to have an idea what kind of work atmosphere and massage techniques you’re going to prefer for your professional massage career. The environment you may want to work in may not allow you to practice techniques other than Swedish massage in order to maintain continuity among clientele. If you want a more versatile massage career, consider employment with a holistic clinic or renting space with a collective of bodywork practitioners; when you’re evaluating schools, check with the prospective schools to see whether they provide additional instruction in other hands-on modalities. This opportunity provides you with a more well-rounded educational experience and better prepares you for the work environment that you desire most. Shannon McKnight is an Ohio licensed massage therapist and is nationally certified. She is a graduate of SHI Medical Massage School in Lebanon, OH, and specializes in massage, craniosacral therapy, Reiki/Healing Touch, and is also a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. For more information visit www.iahp.com/shannonmcknight
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The Benefits of Whole Food Supplementation for Your Pet by Dr. Matthew J. Heller
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ets and owners alike share a common bond – we very rarely consume a completely balanced diet which meets our nutritional needs and promotes optimal health. Vitamins are fundamental for the maintenance and promotion of health and wellness. Food sources or nutritional supplements are the means by which our pets receive their invaluable vitamins. Concerned pet owners are beginning to recognize that their pets’ diets may need additional fortification of vitamins and minerals. Before you begin investing additional funds on nutritional supplements, I would encourage
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you to explore the benefits of whole food supplementation and educate yourself on the shortcoming/potential risks of synthetic vitamins.
Are Nutritional Supplements Necessary for Our Pets? Prior to examining the differences between whole food vitamins and their synthetic counterparts, it is important to recognize that the majority of the pet population consumes highly processed diets. In order to form the attractive kibble bites, most pet food is cooked at extreme temperatures which destroys the majority of the naturally occurring vitamins and minerals in the raw materials. As a result, many commercial pet foods fortify their products with synthetic vitamins in an attempt to compensate for the nutrients destroyed in the manufacturing process. Does the addition of these synthetic vitamins truly benefit our pet’s health as their marketing materials suggest? Are the synthetic vitamins benign at best or at worst, could they be potentially harmful? Is there a better option for providing invaluable nutrition to our furry companions that they are not receiving from their primary diet? I would encourage you as a responsible pet owner to take a closer look at the benefits of whole food vitamin supplementation.
Differences between Whole Food Vitamin Supplements and Synthetic Vitamins Vitamins are a key component of nutrition. In a food source, a vitamin complex consists of the main vitamin nutrient and an underlying matrix of the supporting enzymes, coenzymes, minerals, and antioxidants. In a consuming a whole food vitamin supplement made from these natural
concentrated food sources, your pet receives the same benefit as though he consumed the food itself. When whole food vitamins are manufactured, the raw materials (plants, vegetables, fruits, animal products) are processed in such a manner as to preserve their nutritional content – protecting the intrinsic vitamin and mineral complexes present in the food source. Synthetic vitamins, in contrast, typically contain the single isolated component found in the main vitamin nutrient (or in some cases, a network of related chemicals), but do not duplicate the underlying matrix in its intact organic form. For instance, when a pet’s supplement lists dl-alpha tocopherol acetate as an ingredient, it is a synthetic component of the Vitamin E Complex. In a natural food source with Vitamin E (such as wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds or leafy vegetables), there are at least five other key nutrients present as well as hundreds of related nutrients. By consuming a whole food vitamin supplement comprised of the natural food sources of the vitamin complex, your pet receives all the vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and antioxidants that foods possess in a way that nature intended. Unfortunately, the majority of the
vitamins found in nutritional supplements are synthetic. Synthetic vitamins are less expensive to manufacture, but they are inherently inferior to the benefits of the functional complexity of the natural organic complex. Over the last half century, various scientific studies have been conducted which demonstrate the risks of synthetic vitamins and the invaluable nature of whole food vitamin complexes derived from concentrated food sources. Proponents of whole food vitamin supplements identify various concerns with synthetic vitamins: 1. Potential toxicity of synthetic vitamins. For example, consumption of synthetic Vitamin A was documented to increase birth defects while overconsumption of whole food sources of Vitamin A did not have any toxic effect. 2. Creation of vitamin deficiencies of the very synthetic vitamin being supplemented. If the body is accustomed to absorbing a vitamin complex in its natural state, the concern is that the body must supply portions of the vitamin complex not present in the synthetic vitamin in order to attempt to absorb it. The
forced supplementation of the missing portions of the vitamin complex can result in a deficiency. 3. Synthetic vitamins absorb much more slowly. For instance, Vitamin E in a natural form is absorbed five times more quickly than its synthetic counterpart. 4. Increased histamine levels after the consumption of synthetic vitamins indicating an apparent allergic reaction. Synthetic vitamins may contain binders of allergenic fillers. There are profound differences between synthetic vitamins and whole food vitamins. Whole food vitamin supplements supply your pet’s body with nutrients lacking in their diet. Synthetic vitamins offer only isolated components of vitamins and many researchers argue that they pose potential risks. Providing proper nutrition in the form of whole food vitamins to our pets is a powerful tool in combating illness and promoting wellness. Dr. Matthew J. Heller is a local Holistic Veterinarian. Contact him at (513)4241626 or visit AllAboutPetCare.com and MonroeFamilyPetHospital.com
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which led to reduced pain, size and swelling in 80% of the women studied, while 65% had complete elimination of the cysts. Most practitioners recommend between 400-800 IU per day of D-alpha-tocopherol, a safe over-thecounter form of Vitamin E to use for fibrocystic breasts.
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Natural Therapies to Manage Fibrocystic Breast Disease by Dr. Susan Jacobs
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any women suffer every month from fibrocystic breast disease. This condition occurs usually from mid-cycle to menstruation and is associated with lumpy, swollen, painful breasts. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and often drives women to their OB/GYN for further evaluation. Women who experience fibrocystic breasts tend to be estrogen dominant, meaning there is excess estrogen in relationship to progesterone. Thankfully, this condition does not predispose women to breast cancer, and there are many natural and safe alternatives to help resolve the condition. Below, I will explore some of these options in detail.
Diet
Fibrocystic breasts can be eliminated with simple dietary changes. The most significant approach is to remove foods that contain methylxanthines, or caffeine. Methylxanthines are found in food and drink such as coffee, black tea, chocolate, and other caffeinated beverages. Complete elimination of these substances led to 97.5 % clinical improvement in women with fibrocystic breasts. Methylxanthines increase production and circulation of catecholamines, which can stimulate breast tissue.
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Dietary fat can also affect the health of breast tissue. Research indicates that a reduction of fat to 15% of total calories can decrease the severity of premenstrual tenderness and swelling, as well as lessen nodularity in women with fibrocystic breasts. This can be achieved by eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats such as chicken and fish. Vegans, people that do not eat any animal products, have a very low incidence of fibrocystic breasts. Reducing dietary fats seems to have a positive influence on breast tissue by decreasing circulating estrogen levels.
Iodine
In 1967, Eskin discovered that iodine deficiency in rats resulted in breast lesions that were similar to human fibrocystic disease. Without iodine, breast tissue becomes more sensitive to estrogenic stimulation, producing microcysts. Since that time many clinical studies have shown significant improvement in symptoms using iodine on a regular basis. You can also get iodine through your diet, eating seafood and sea vegetables, such as kelp and sushi.
Vitamin E
Clinicians have used Vitamin E to manage fibrocystic breasts for over 40 years. One clinical study investigated the use of Vitamin E for 3 months successively,
Evening primrose oil (EPO) is an omega-6 fatty acid that is useful in combating fibrocystic breasts. This is the only fatty acid that has been thoroughly studied for its effectiveness against benign breast disease. A group of women took EPO for 3 months while another group took a placebo. Half of women receiving EPO experienced significant improvement from pain and tenderness. Other research has duplicated these results, showing EPO to be a great relief to many women. In addition, EPO can be beneficial in other conditions such as neuropathy, eczema and arthritis.
Indole-3-Carbinol
The last natural agent that shows promise in helping women with fibrocystic breasts is called indole-3-carbinol. These phytochemicals are found in high amounts in broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale and collard greens. Indole3-carbinol is used to help the body metabolize estrogens and to remove them from circulation. They are also potent antioxidants and stimulators of detoxification pathways, showing protective properties against estrogen related cancers such as breast and cervical cancer. Fibrocystic breast disease can be a painful and scary experience for women. Fortunately, it is a benign condition that is easily managed through natural methods. If you are experiencing breast pain, swelling or masses, it is important to seek advice from a healthcare professional. Early treatment is always the best choice when dealing with your health. Susan Jacobs ND L.Ac is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and acupuncturist. She works at the Cole Center for Healing in Sharonville. Her specialties include women’s and children’s health, as well as prevention and natural management of chronic disease.
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Women as Leaders Pulling Together to Secure Harmony on Earth by Linda Sechrist
Since 2005, the power of media images has been stretching our collective imagination and changing the perception of what is possible for young girls and women who dream of using their leadership skills to make our world a better place to live.
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igh heels, lively stepping across “The future of the planet Understanding that change will not occur the presidential seal embedded in without their courage, commitment and depends on women.” activism continues to inspire the organized the carpet of the Oval Office, have been the subject of prime-time television effort that now affords mothers in 49 states ~ Kofi Annan, dramas such as Commander in Chief, starand 23 countries a say in corporate and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate ring Gina Davis, and 24, featuring Cherry public policies that affect the world our Jones as President Allison Taylor. Although children will inherit. “We felt in our hearts life didn’t imitate art on January 20, half of the world’s poputhat women must unite to mobilize their political strength, lation inherited a new dream when the two-year campaign in order to ensure the health, education and safety of every trail to the White House gave New York Senator Hillary child, not just a privileged few,” remarks Raderstorf. “In a Clinton an opportunity to showcase her political talents. global economy, all children’s well-being is connected.” “Hillary left us with an indelible image, a knowing that Members point out that children around the world breathe anything is possible and a green light to put our courage the same air, eat fish from the same ocean and live as neighand commitment to use in leading the way on issues that we bors. “It’s time,” she says, “to measure the true impact of our passionately believe in,” says Joellen Raderstorf, one of four political and personal choices by how they affect children Mothers Acting Up founders. everywhere.” Raderstorf and three friends gathered around her kitchen table in 2002 to share their passion for making a difference in the lives of the world’s children. “We had just returned from Washington, D.C., where our state senator informed us that, due to a tax cut, we would not Joellen Raderstorf have funding for our community programs,” says Raderstorf. The four mothers realized they needed to gather women like themselves to advocate on behalf of children. “It was clear to us,” explains Raderstorf, “that we needed many more voices to speak out for the well-being of our global family.” Within weeks Mothers Acting Up, an Internet-based, nonprofit organization, was born.
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Acting Now for Future Generations Jean Shinoda Bolen, a psychiatrist and author of The Millionth Circle and Urgent Message from Mother: Gather the Women, Save the World, shares Raderstorf’s concern about the need for women to speak up and take action. “The dormant power of women together is the untapped resource needed by humanity Jean Shinoda Bolen and the planet,” emphasizes the Jungian analyst. “Every woman’s voice is needed, particularly those interested in keeping the premises safe for all, as well as those concerned for children’s needs and development.” Bolen’s experience affirms that the qualifications to
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forward change come naturally to women. These include the Values Women Bring ability to manage resources, resolve conflicts, work collabto the Table oratively, ask questions, listen and learn from the experience Working together collaboratively is one of others, and act with compassion for the benefit of all, of the distinguishing qualities that women including generations to come. bring to the workplace. “Women encour In the eyes of Linda Tarr-Whelan, author of Women age others to be involved in the decisionLead the Way: Your Guide to Stepping Up to Leadership and making process and view consensus Alisa Gravitz Changing the World, women like those in Mothers Acting as an important element in reaching a Up, who organize on the grassroots level in their communidecision,” observes Gravitz. ties and beyond, are change agents for a better future. She points to research conducted by Rutgers University’s Center Her list of other proven traits that women bring to the for American Women and Politics, which demonstrates the arena of green activism includes: a holistic and integrative benefits of empowering women in leadership capacities. approach to problem solving; compassion, that translates “Women make a decided differinto a sincere interest in people; and a ence when they come to constitute more encompassing view of stakeholdWomen are able to effect a 30 percent of a board of directors, ers’ return on investment. difference in how events unfold “Women ask questions not just executive management, political body or any organization,” notes when they comprise 30 percent because they want to know the story of Tarr-Whelan, a former ambassador the human being behind the investof any organization—that’s and U.S. representative to the United ment,” advises Gravitz, “but, because the tipping point. Nations’ Commission on the Status they care about more than the return of Women during on the dollar.” the Clinton administration. “Only then “Women are socialized to be listeners and view things does the dialogue change; only then do relationally,” adds Dr. Linda Stillman, a specialist in cultural women’s voices get heard and their ideas communication, interpersonal relations and gender issues. acted upon. Until we reach this tipping She also served as the permanent UN Nongovernmental point, all of us have good reason to be Organization (NGO) representative for Soroptimist Internaconcerned about the missing priorities, tional, a volunteer international women’s organization for qualities, talents and experience that international women’s issues. Linda Tarr-Whelan women can contribute.” Stillman observes that women tend to approach leadership through their relationships. “Women converse to build connections and seek multiple options Accomplishments Despite Uneven Odds before reaching decisions or taking acExamples abound of what women’s representation in elected tion,” she explains. This behavior reflects office can achieve. In the United States, women-friendly a more democratic and cautious approach policies have been written into national legislation ever since Dr. Linda Stillman to doing business, as recently highlighted they began winning congressional seats, tackling such issues in a Washington Post article on the banking industry’s missing as violence against women, child support, welfare, equal gender balance. It led: “The first rumblings of a gender revowages and unemployment benefits. lution are underway in an industry long controlled by men.” Yet, today, women account for only 17 percent of Congress’ 535 seats. During the last decade, our country has lost Cultivating Long-term Perspective ground in women’s political representation, plummeting from 47th in the world to 71st, behind Iraq (33rd), the Democratic In an organization like Holistic Moms Network (HMN), People’s Republic of Korea (57th) and Sudan (65th). Rwanda recently made global history when it became the first nation electing more women than men to parliament. The staff and board of directors of Green America SCAPIN O (formerly Co-Op America), a nonprofit organization deployC G ing the power of the marketplace to solve social and envicap ronmental problems, is now beyond the 30 percent tipping os ing point. Women comprise 70 percent of its board of directors. Care Executive Director Alisa Gravitz has been nurturing her e & Tree Landscap activism and leadership talents since collaborating with her 13 -364-5 8th-grade classmates to organize a recycling center and environmental education classes in the 1970s. “I realized early on that when you work together, you can do anything,” quips Gravitz.
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founded by a handful of mothers who yearned for the support and friendship of others parenting outside the mainstream, gender balance might be unexpected. Yet, according to founder Nancy Massotto, the nonprofit’s 120 chapters across the United States and Canada counts many supportive fathers as members. Massotto, who jokes that her “Type A” personality helped her master the mountains of work required to take HMN from an Nancy Massotto Essex County, New Jersey network to a nonprofit organization crisscrossing North America, remarks, “I don’t easily shy away from challenges; I am a holistic mom, who birthed my children at home, breastfed and raised them on organic food. Thus, this work is almost a calling.” Massotto views her background in research organizations, along with her doctorate in political science and teaching experience at several universities, as preparation for organizing HMN. An educator who has always worked on behalf of women, Massotto observes that, even though all women are not the same, the majority generally cultivates a long-term perspective regarding the impact of their choices. She remarks, “I see selflessness, particularly by mothers who give of themselves, without wanting anything in return other than the satisfaction of doing something that has a positive impact.” Connecting with others and building consensus, as well Mary Evelyn Tucker as practicing stewardship and service over self-interest, are behaviors common to women’s egalitarian approach to leadership. These strengths are what Mary Evelyn Tucker believes make women ideal candidates for leading the way in community development and caring for the environment. “Women have a deep spiritual sensibility, a humility that allows them to sense that they are a part of nature and not apart from it,” says Tucker, co-founder of the Forum on Religion and Ecology. “This experiential connection creates the link between religion and ecology.” Activist stories featured in Renewal, a documentary film that highlights several grassroots environmental initiatives led by women, supports this. Tucker’s international, multi-religious project explores religious worldviews, texts and ethics in order to broaden understanding of human-Earth relations. Enlightened leaders agree that women’s strengths, among them relationship building, story sharing and community organizing, are urgently needed in today’s world.
Organizations Actively Redefining Leadership Green America – CoopAmerica.org Holistic Moms Network – HolisticMoms.org Jean Shinoda Bolen – JeanBolen.com Linda Tarr-Whelan – Tarr-WhelanAssociates.com Mothers Acting Up – MothersActingUp.org The Renewal Project – RenewalProject.net Sophia 2010 – Sophia2010.org Soroptimist International – SoroptimistInternational.org Dr. Linda Stillman – Dr-Stillman.com/page4.html Margaret Wheatley – MargaretWheatley.com Forum on Religion and Ecology – ReligionAndEcology.org
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Margaret Wheatley, author of Turning to One Another, believes that when we begin to truly listen to each other and talk about Margaret Wheatley things that matter to us, the world begins to change. “There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about,” asserts Wheatley, whose experience confirms that “Change only comes when everyday individuals gather in small groups, notice what they care about and then, take those first steps to change the situation.”
“Real listening is a willingness to let the other person change you.” ~ Alan Alda In 2000, at the start of a weeklong conference to review progress made since the Fourth World Conference on Women, in Beijing in 1995, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan boldly declared, “The future of the planet depends on women.” Another grassroots group of women are among those now taking the first steps on the journey to a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future for all. They are organizing Sophia 2010, a women’s world conference convening in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 2010. The event will highlight for the world successful approaches to achieving global goals of improving social conditions, preserving nature and celebrating universal spirituality. This groundbreaking international forum is the brainchild of women confident in the fact that a small group of thoughtful people, looking to advance social development, gender equality and wisdom can lead the way to change, through courage, commitment and activism. Writer Linda Sechrist recently returned from the 53rd session of The Commission on the Status of Women, the principal global policy-making body of the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
ing this natural functioning wastes a lot of energy. Yet, a birthing mother can make an instant change and release the ecstatic hormones naturally, simply through deep breathing, laughter and even experiencing gratitude for those helping her. All of this works best in an atmosphere of privacy and calm.
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A Conversation with
Ina May Gaskin
Leader in America’s Natural Childbirth Movement by Gail Condrick
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na May Gaskin is the author of Spiritual Midwifery and Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, developer of the Gaskin maneuver for shoulder birth complications, and founder of The Farm Midwifery Center, in Tennessee. Since 1971, she has influenced and inspired women around the world with her views on natural childbirth. Q. You have been called the nation’s leading midwife and the founder of the natural childbirth movement in America. How did you get started? Like many women, I had tried a hospital birth and vowed never to be treated that way again. It was the late 1960s and Americans were in rebellion. Women began demanding access to birth centers and midwives. At the time, my husband Stephen and I were traveling on a cross-country lecture tour with a caravan of 50 school buses; along the way, babies were born and we midwifed each other. We began to coalesce into a community, finding roots and settling in Tennessee, where we founded The Farm. Some members of our community were doctors and nurses and we made contacts with local hospitals and health authorities. We had good outcomes with our pregnancies and breastfeeding rates right from the start. Our on-the-job training grew as we learned from each other as midwives and friends.
Q. What do women and their partners need to know about natural childbirth? Women need to know that their bodies work better than they think they do. It is vital to trust the process of nature. We must believe that women’s bodies are perfectly made for childbirth and the natural rhythms of giving birth. When our larger culture understands how women’s bodies work and we trust that ours will work, we will have an entirely new psychology of childbirth. Natural childbirth can provide a holistic approach to childbearing, one that includes the physical and emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs of each unique birth. To attend the birth of another person is a great, humbling, wonderful opportunity. Q. Why does the mind/body connection play a key role in childbirth? When the biological process is allowed to unfold in the most peaceful way, the mother experiences the natural release of a mixture of ecstatic hormones, oxytocin and beta endorphins. Birthing mothers actually have the ability to become more fluid and are able to relax the muscles that need to open. If the body senses fear, the muscles of the involuntary system become rigid and inflexible, which makes it hard to change shape. Then, the immobility escalates, causing extreme pain where normally, labor would continue unimpeded. Fight-
Q. Will you explain what you refer to as our country’s “big secret” regarding childbirth? There is a generally held belief that childbirth is safe in the United States while, in reality, we lack accurate reporting on this country’s rising maternal death rate. The reports we do have, based on long-term data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and a later National Vital Statistics Report, reveal a doubling of the annual maternal fatalities tracked per 100,000 live births, from 7.5 in 1982 through 1996 to 15.1 in 2005. Given suspected under-reporting due to misclassification, some estimate that the number of deaths attributed to pregnancy and its complications (which include Cesarean births, or C-sections) may be as high as three times that. Q. What can families do to ensure a more natural birthing process is available to us and our daughters? We need to do a lot of rethinking. Americans believe that the more technology we throw at problems, the better. But, that is not necessarily true in giving birth. We need to study why the death rate is rising and take major steps to turn it around. We need a national system collecting data, more midwives, a revolution in obstetrical education and a national health-insurance system, with better prenatal and postpartum care for all women. Families must insist on it. All of this is possible. For more information visit InaMay.com and consult a health care provider. Ina May Gaskin’s latest book, Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding, will be released this fall. Gail Condrick is a freelance writer in Sarasota, FL. Reach her at NiaVisions.com.
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Gardening with Kids by Ted Fisher
Whether kids have access to a large yard or only a windowsill planter, young gardeners’ inborn curiosity encourages them to discover nature’s cycles firsthand, while learning respect and concern for Earth’s larger ecology. Gardening not only instills lifelong appreciation for the beauties of nature, but fun, hands-on activities develop delicious skills of creativity, self-discipline and even self-sufficiency.
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hile we can’t run out and raise a rainforest in a day, a childhood head start on understanding the environment in one’s own garden can seed a lusher future. A backyard plot of just four by four feet will serve. Be sure to provide pathways or stepping stones for access, and then plant a rich mix of flowers and vegetables. If the family doesn’t have access to land, a container garden on a balcony, patio or deck can produce abundant flowers and vegetables; often, it makes caring for the garden even simpler. An important tip: Although a child’s garden of any size may not be as neatly tended as a parent’s or grandparent’s, give the choicest garden spot to the child. Lots of sun and good soil will aid in the success that cultivates interest. To begin, invite one or more youngsters to help prepare the soil, turning over dirt with a small shovel or trowel. Break up clumps by hand or by stomping on them. Digging holes is a favorite kids’ pastime. Next, choose easy-to-grow plants. Select as many different types as will fit well into the allotted space. Carrots, fast-growing radishes and bite-sized cherry tomatoes are good vegetable choices. For flowers, choose some that can be used as cut flowers or as special gifts for Mom, like zinnias, marigolds, snapdragons or salvia. For a spectacular touch, also plant a few sunflowers, which not only can tower up to 10 feet tall, but supply edible seeds. Include herbs such as basil and parsley for garden grazing. Yummy fragrances come courtesy of lemon verbena, rose-scented geraniums and pineapple salvia. Some plants are just for touching, like perennial lamb’s ears, with their soft, fuzzy leaves, in silvery shades of green. Starting from seed that the family has selected together from a catalog provides a wondrous learning experience. Small children find large seeds such as corn, beans, pumpkins, zucchini and sunflowers easy to handle and plant. Colorful annual bedding plants such as petunias, pansies or periwinkles are also excellent choices for a ready-made start to the season. Use the seed packet, stapled to a stake with a child’s name written on it, for easy identification. Bedding plants picked out together at a nursery usually come with a plant tag, as well. Vivid pictures help children imagine what will grow. Children love something of their very own, so keep them interested and aware of their garden by personalizing it with a sign; say, “Mary’s Plot,” or “John’s Place.” Kids also love to water—particularly with the full force of the hose. Reminders that rain usually falls more gently encourage them to take it easier. A personalized sprinkling can is a good idea for younger children. Wait before weeding. Even adults can have difficulty distinguishing small,
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School Gardens
Growing Science, Success, Service by Susie Ruth Science educators have long recognized the value of school gardens in motivating students to study science. Now, studies by Texas A&M and Louisiana State universities show that participating in Junior Master Gardener (JMG) school gardening programs also significantly boost students’ scores on science achievement tests. Moreover, “No statistical significance was found between girls and boys.” JMG is an international 4-H youth program for grades 3 to 8, operated through each state’s cooperative extension service and modeled on the adult Master Gardener program. Curriculum-related group hands-on activities integrate math, science, social studies and language arts. JMG’s newest curriculum is Literature in the Garden for grades 3 to 5. Activities revolve around six award-winning books: Plantzilla, by Jerdine Nolen; Miss Rumphius, by Barbara Cooney; Brother Eagle, Sister Sky, by Susan Jeffers; The Gardener, by Sarah Stewart; Tops and Bottoms, by Janet Stevens; and Weslandia, by Paul Fleischman. Such programs also have been shown to prompt healthier snacking, extracurricular community service and improvement in life skills. Students can participate in JMG through schools, homeschools, after-school programs, summer camps or youth clubs. To date, the program has benefited 970,000 youths in all 50 states and 10 countries.
wanted plants from unwanted weeds. Often, it’s best to let things grow a little. As they do, let the garden teach recycling. Grass clippings, shredded leaves and vegetable matter, placed into a homemade compost bin, recycle themselves into highly nutritious soil for plants. “Patience is a virtue,” advises the adage, and the wait for flowers and vegetables to mature can teach the rewards of patience. Watching a garden grow may not be easy: Children may want to pull up young root veggies to see if they are “done.” Even if they do pull sprouting produce, the edibles may be just big enough to wash off and give them a taste of better things to come. Gardening provides an ideal time to talk to a child about how plants grow and the role of worms, insects and birds as nature’s caretakers. Ask them, “If
you were a plant, what kind would you be, and why? What would you tell the gardener?” The discoveries and lessons never cease. The often surprising child’s-eye view of their world can help parents guide youngsters’ personal growth, as well as their gardening skills. Finally, remember that half the fun is to pick, wash and cook the bounty. Big and small folks alike revel in the joy of the harvest. Ted Fisher is a county extension horticulturist emeritus with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. For age-appropriate activities and other helpful insight, see: Gardening with Children, by Monika Hanneman; A Child’s Garden, by Molly Dannenmaier; BackyardNature.net; and KidsGardening.org/primer.asp.
Learn about the Junior Master Gardener Program at JMGKids.us. For supporting information on the benefits of school gardens from the National Science Teachers Association, search nsta.org.
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Nurture the Nurturers Women can maintain wellness with common herbs
by Abby Artemisia hroughout history, women have always had a strong connection with herbs. In many primitive cultures women were in charge of growing food, including herbs for consumption and medicine. Also, in their role as nurturers, women used herbs to maintain their own wellness as well as the wellness of their families and communities. Though many of us have lost that connection to plants, herbs are still a valuable resource for supporting the wellness of women today. As an Herbalist, the most common problem I observe in women is fatigue. In our current society more women are working at a full-time job as well as fulfilling traditional roles in the home than ever before. Balancing career and family, we struggle to discern how to master work at our job as well as at home, including to continue to care for our families, our communities, and still finding time to nurture ourselves. Unfortunately, in most cases women will step back from their own needs and lose out on self-nurturing. However, we women tend to forget that if we do not take care of ourselves, we will not be able to take care of anyone else. We become too tired, too sick, too frustrated to hold it all
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together. In accordance with this issue’s theme, Women’s Health, I would like to offer some suggestions about how we can continue to nurture ourselves. Let us take a minute to honor ourselves, honor everything that we do for others, honor the beautiful women that we are. If we choose to do that, we are putting ourselves first. When it comes to our health, putting ourselves first can be accomplished in many ways. First of all, we need to make an effort to get enough sleep, preferably at least eight hours a night. We also must allow ourselves to rest when we are tired, perhaps by taking a twenty-minute nap or through meditation. Twenty minutes of exercise can make a big difference, too. Walking outside may help us reconnect with nature and can be incredibly rejuvenating. Combined with deep breathing exercises, these few simple things are an easy recipe for a little more energy everyday. On our abundant planet, there are many nourishing and tonifying herbs that can be a boon to women’s energy and health. Nettles, red raspberry leaves, chickweed, eleuthero, and lemon balm are just some herbs available to benefit women. Some good
examples of literature about herbs and women’s health include A Woman’s Book of Herbs by Deb Soule, Herbal Healing for Women by Rosemary Gladstar, and Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun Weed. An herb I see as one of the most beneficial all-encompassing tonics for women is the nettle (urtica dioica). The leaves of this plant are usually the part used to support wellness. They grow locally and have often been dubbed ‘stinging nettle’ because the hairs on their stems have been known to cause irritation when brushed up against. Nettles are easily ingested as a cooked green (cooking deactivates the formic acid on the hairs that causes the stinging effect), tea, or tincture. Safe for pregnant and nursing women, nettles increase the flow and nutrient content of breast milk, relieve water retention in pregnancy, and are high in iron, which can be helpful for anemia. They are also a good source of other minerals and vitamins, such as Vitamin A, C, and E (antioxidants), potassium, calcium, and silica (necessary for healthy hair, skin, and nails). Nettles are known to strengthen kidneys and adrenals. They also nourish the liver and blood and prevent and relieve allergy symptoms.
On our abundant planet, there are many nourishing and tonifying herbs that can be a boon to women’s energy and health.
However, these are just some of the many benefits nettles have. Red raspberry (rubus idaeus) leaf is probably the most famous female tonic herb. It tones and nourishes the uterus before, during, and after pregnancy and prevents hemorrhaging and cervical tearing during labor. Some women believe that ingesting red raspberry leaves during pregnancy shortens and eases labor. The herb is rich in vitamins and minerals; the iron it contains can fortify the colostrums in early breast milk. Raspberry leaves also help ease premenstrual and menstrual discomfort as well as various hormonal changes including menopause. Make this herb into a tea and drink it daily. Chickweed (stellaria media) is a common wild flower in this region. In Latin, Stellaria means ‘little star.’ The plant is named for its small star shaped white flowers, which can be used therapeutically along with the leaves. High in vitamins and minerals, it helps to absorb nutrients. Taken regularly, chickweed can also play a role in eliminating and preventing breast, ovarian, and uterine cysts. It may further be used internally and externally to reduce breast inflammation, especially
caused by lactation. Eat this herb fresh in a salad, make into a tea, or take as a tincture. Eleuthero (eleutherococcus senticosus) is not commonly known specifically as a women’s herb, but it has been particularly helpful to women as an adaptogen, an herb which helps us ‘adapt’ to physical, emotional, or environmental stress or change. Eleuthero is often called ‘Siberian ginseng’, even though it is not a true ginseng. Being gentle on the body, the herb is a powerful immune and energy enhancer. Eleuthero is also amazing in the way it protects the body during radiation and chemotherapy. The benefits of this herb range from improving mental alertness and physical stamina to beliefs of its ability to prevent any known virus and even increase life expectancy. The root is the therapeutic part of this herb. Thus, it needs to be boiled for twenty minutes in order to allow its nutrients to extract into tea form. Lemon balm (melissa officinalis) is a great calming herb. Being part of the mint family, it has the most wonderful lemon scent. Lemon balm is easy to grow and helps attract bees to the garden. The herb relieves tension and
anxiety and therefore is especially helpful to pregnant, laboring, and menstruating women as well as to children. It is a well known antiviral herb, especially effective in the treatment of herpes, cold sores, chicken pox, and shingles. In our stressful world, lemon balm can be a valuable ally to have within reach. Over the course of this month, I hope you will think about what you can do to honor yourself as a woman and/or a woman you know. I ask you to make a commitment to your health. By taking time for ourselves, eating healthy food, and including tonic herbs like nettles, red raspberry leaves, chickweed, eleuthero, and lemon balm into our daily supplements, we can nurture the nurturers. Great health to you! Herbalist Abby Artemisia teaches herbal workshops and offers herbal wellness consultations in the Greater Cincinnati Area. Abby can be contacted at Abby@GoddessGardenHealing.com or 513-307-5226. More information can also be found at GoddessGardenHealing.com.
In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous. - Aristotle
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A New Day in the Galaxy by mica m. renes, n.d.
Things are always right, even when they seem wrong. Sometimes our experiences are not about healing, but about making sense of what is happening in our lives.
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n the eve of the new millennium I wrote, “This is about waking up.” The earth and her sentient beings have gone through a long night. We have existed in darkness, disconnected for millennia from the information and knowledge of our central sun. Now we are coming into alignment with the sun— with our knowing, our Light and our wisdom, all of which is coming over the horizon, peeking its first predawn rays into our situations. Recall a time when you got up before dawn, while everything else still slept. No bird sounds, no light; only a deep peace, a soothing quietness, and often coldness. Do it more often, and sit with your tea or coffee in the silence of what is not yet. Enjoy the moment. Many of us live as part of the headlong crush of school, work, and responsibilities, rushing around in artificial light and scurrying to catch the bus or start the car. We push down our dreams, nightmares or insights to get ready for all we must do. Tired or not, we cloak ourselves in the veil of daily “how it is” and “what needs to be done.” How brave that is. And how obedient to what we have been taught. It takes an immense amount of willingness to go through life this way. Yet what happens when all these brave, well-intended acts of heroism do not work anymore and everything that we held sacred and true and worth fighting for is falling apart? We might get up even earlier to run a load of laundry before we rush off for the day. We might try to do more and be better, but it doesn’t work. In the more and more, we do less and less, sitting in moments of silence and non-doing in the hours before dawn. Then, in the middle of the night, when everything is dark and not filled in, we are visited by troubling thoughts and invasive anxieties. At least, that’s how we perceive it when we are unable to sleep. Something, however, is happening beyond our dreams.
Waking up after ages of darkness When we lie awake at night, we might remember being told, “Be here, be still, and know that I am God.” This is not the god of wrath, who spanks or tells us we are wrong. Rather, this is the God of our sentient earth, now wiggling and swirling, yawning and stretching, waking up to a new dawn. It also is our wake-up call to connect with our Higher Selves that know and guide us. Whether heard or not heard by us, our souls’ purposes are calling. Even while everything around us seems to be
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falling apart, everything is falling apart together. But why and how? Our planet, with everything in it and on it, has been asleep for so long. Does it help to know that the “precession of the equinox,” the 26,000-year path of our solar system around the galactic sun, brings the experience of a new dawn after so much time in darkness? Does it help to know that our ancestors created many systems and religions to deal with the galactic night? Does it help to know this contributes to our financial systems failing? Does it help to know that our Higher Selves knew this and propelled us into another lifetime on this enchantingly beautiful dimension of earth? Even when everything seems to be falling apart, and we are working our butts off or are frozen in some anxiety, trauma or obsession, does it help to know we are coming into the light of the galactic sun’s help? All those systems and brave attitudes were geared toward helping us through a dark night. Now, however, it is a little before dawn, before this sacred moment when the first light emerges over the hilltops and everything becomes new. The Mayans say the new sun will peek over the horizon on December 21, 2012. The Asian Indians speak about the end of the Kali Yuga, when the galactic sun rises. The Christians talk about the resurrection. Many other old cultures talk about this event. While nobody knows the exact date, we are waking up. For the first time in ages. What a shock it is.
An influx of information Nothing has prepared us for this new influx of knowing that now fills our senses. We don’t want to know. We are afraid because it feels like it’s too much to bear. Instead, we want to go back to sleep, so we attempt to harness ourselves into yesterday’s behavior, but it doesn’t work anymore. We exist between understanding the night, but not yet knowing the new day. It takes mighty courage to acknowledge something new is happening. Many times through history, the world seemed to be ending: from the plague, from wars, from terrible hardships and suffering. This time may be seen as
similar, but it is not—it presents a new problem. For the first time, we are in connection with the whole world. And, for the first time in ages, the light of the galactic sun will peek over the horizon of our solar system. This time awakens a knowing within our Selves we did not know we had. Suddenly, we can see things we didn’t see before. After being asleep for so long, we don’t yet know how to process the information coming to us. Our brains must get used to recognizing and proceed with the new information. So, while it seems the world is falling apart and things don’t work anymore, we have to sit down with our hot morning drink and get ready for something we don’t understand. That’s how it is. You are the one you are waiting for, say Hopi teachings.
Trust in what we did not know we knew Now that everything is waking up, we can see, for the first time, the mess created while we lived in the darkness of the galactic night. It’s nobody’s fault, just as it is nobody’s fault when we have a night on earth and, in the morning, find the mess created during the evening before. There is a lot of junk to release, clean up and throw into the trash. The only “problem” this time is, we have a new day—not like the day before, because we cannot remember yet a day when the galactic sun has risen and nobody is at fault. Inside of us, though, we know. Most of us came just to experience this time on earth. We are all ready to do this, but it takes creativity, love of life, and trust in what we did not know we knew. Remember, miracles happen every day. Expect them. March 2009 © Mica M. Renes If you would like to do some work in accessing what you know to be true, connect with your soul purpose, and process the new information, please contact Mica through her offices at; the Rosebrook Art Center 221 Main Street Florence KY 41042 or 106 Wellington Place Cincinnati, OH 45219, or consultations by phone(513) 665-9015 or email mica@micarenes.com and visit micarenes.com
Healthy Dining Directory MYRA’S DIONYSUS 121 Calhoun St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 961-1578 MyrasRestaurant.com
INDIGO 2637 Erie Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208 (513) 321-9952 2053 Dixie Highway Ft. Mitchell, KY 41011 (859) 331-4339 MyIndigoGrill.com Indigo is great for the vegetarian that is eating out with someone who is not. Dishes range from a vegetarian foccocia bowl salad to grilled steak with harissa sauce, to shrimp alfredo. Indigo also offers vegan selections. Awesome award winning and build your own salads. Indoor/Outdoor seating is available at both locations.
MELT 4165 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513) 681-6358 MeltNorthside.com Melt is an eclectic deli featuring a health-conscious, vegetarian-friendly menu. Melt’s sandwiches are made on preservative-free, vegan bread. And dressings, soups, pesto and hummus are made in-store. All poultry used is antibiotic- and hormone-free. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.
Myra’s Dionysus features Greek food and also offers dishes from around the world. Unique fare such as Aji de Gallina Peru, Mole from Mexico, Flan from Cuba as well as vegetarian and vegan soups offered daily. Intimate, cozy dining atmosphere.
LOVING CAFÉ 6227 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 (513) 503-9346 TheLovingCafe.com The Loving Café offers plant-based meals, free of all animal products. Menu includes vegan sushi, raw salds, and organic smoothies. Stop in for fresh-baked vegan goods and fair trade tea. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
THE DILLY DELI 6818 Wooster Pike (in the Mariemont Strand) Cincinnati, OH 45227-3109 (513) 561-5233 DillyDeli.com Enjoy casual dining, Monday through Saturday, in the quaint indoor space or outdoor cafe. The menu includes a variety of vegetarian options, such as a vegetarian pasta, burgers and sandwiches, and a great selection of wines.
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Using traditional and modern chiropractic techniques as well as active rehab and nutritional guidance to promote overall wellness. Space certified technology is used to locate where stress has settled into the muscles. Once the location is found, work begins to unwind the stress patterns and rebuild the body’s ability to adapt to outside stressors more effectively. See ad on page 5.
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Victoria Smith, Board Certified Holistic Practitioner 859-282-0022 SignificantHealing.com 10 Girard Street, Florence, KY 41042 Your health care professional should be your partner in maintaining and improving your health. Someone who listens to you and respects your selfknowledge and provides you with expert advice and options. See ads on pages 8 & 31.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE Dr. Susan Jacobs N.D. L.Ac Colecenter.com (513) 563-4321
HEALTHIER SKIN CARE/ DETOXIFICATION Arbonne International Eden Spaulding Independent Consultant 513-693-7841 EdenYouth.MyArbonne.com
By harvesting Sea derived botanicals and blending them with patented marine technologies, SeaSource formulas bring you the pure therapeutic power of the ocean to help stimulate, strengthen and support detoxification. See ad on page 19.
HOLISTIC AND INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY CARE Dr. Matthew J Heller
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine All about Pet Care in Middletown 513-424-1626 Monroe Family Pet Hospital in Monroe 513-539-8737 AllAboutPetCare.com & MonroeFamilyPetHospital.com Dr. Heller utilizes the modalities of acupuncture, homotoxicology, Chinese herbs, flower essences and nutritional counseling to optimize your pet’s health and well being.
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Susan Jacobs is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and acupuncturist at the Cole Center for Healing in Sharonville. Her specialties include women’s and children’s health, as well as prevention and natural management of chronic disease
THAI YOGA MASSAGE SEVA YOGA GARDEN
Sevika Kathie Radecki, Practitioner 513-328-2250 northsideyoga@gmail.com www.northsideyoga.org Based on yoga and Ayurveda, Thai Yoga Massage is a comprehensive full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically. Prenatal Thai Massage also available. Please call today to book an appointment for this unique healing system!
SHAMANIC COUNSELOR Gary Matthews
ShamanicCounselor.com 513-722-1917 Gary@ShamanicCounselor.com Ordained Transformational Counselor using earth-based self-realization to heal body, mind and spirit. Call for information or to schedule an appointment.
VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES Seven / Seventy-Nine, LTD. 513-236-1872 Drew@779LTD.com 779LTD.com
Television commercials, music videos, training videos, product demonstrations - any special moment you want to document, we make it possible. Call today for an affordable quote!
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Registered Yoga Teacher 859-341-9642 PhoenixWilson@mac.com Yo g a a s a p a t h w a y f o r transformation - helping us release old patterns and awaken to our present body, heart and spirit. Classes, workshops or individual instruction.
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FRIDAY, MAY 1
Garden Mart – 9am-3pm. Annuals, perennials, herbs, and passalongs. Gardeners available. Lunch available. Rain or shine. Free. Trinity Episcopal Church. 326 Madison Ave, Covington, KY. 859431-1786 P&G Health & Fitness Expo: 2 days – 12-7pm (Fr), 10-7pm (Sat). Collection of national exhibitors, sponsors & vendors. Free. Duke Energy Center. 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH. Locks of Love – 3-8pm. Hair donation event. Valenti Salon & Spa. 7459 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-232-0774
Postcards From Andromeda – 6-10pm. Opening reception of an exhibition of Visionary and Surrealist Multi-Media Art. Music by LFP Power Trio. Catering by Karen’s Scrumptious Kitchen. Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast. 323 West 7th St, Covington, KY. 859-468-4820 KYMorningGlory.com
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Green Up Day 2009. This is an all-hands-on-deck event and serves to ready the parks for the busy summer season. We are grateful for any and all help provided! Free. Various locations around the city. RSVP Cindi.Nugent@Cincinnati-OH.gov 513321-6070 CincinnatiParks.com
Yoga Marma: Principles of Treaching & Handson Adjustment: 5 days – With Rod Styker. Open morning practices and afternoon training sessions. Open to all interested and commited students. Grailville. 932 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH. YogahOMe.net Garden Mart – 9am-1pm. Annuals, perennials, herbs, and passalongs. Gardeners available. Lunch available. Rain or shine. Free. Trinity Episcopal Church. 326 Madison Ave, Covington, KY. 859431-1786
Native Plants and Invasive Species Workshop: Part 2 – 9am-12pm. Introduction to the wonderful diversity of Cincinnati’s native wildflowers and the threats posed by non-native invasive species. Invasive removal and restoration. Free. Trailside Nature Center, Burnet Woods. 3400 Brookline Dr, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-751-3679 Pre-Primary Art Show – 9-10:30am. View art made by children age 3-6 including water colors, collage, drawings, mosaics, self portraits, and pottery. Refreshments served. Free. Children’s M e e t i n g H ous e M ontes s ori S chool. 927 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH. 513-683-4757 ChildrensMeetingHouseMontessori.com
Quantum Touch: 2 days – 9:30am-5:30pm. Workshop about an energy technique that is simple, easy to learn and very effective in dealing with many body and emotional issues. $350/ $295 pre-registered by Apr. 27. 10901 Reed Hartman
Highway, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP Carolyn Dell’Alba: 513-886-7054 Carolyn@CarolynDellAlba.com QuantumWell-Being.com Memoirs Club – 10am. Share ideas & techniques to make your memoirs come alive. Free. Monfort Heights Branch Library. 3825 West Fork Rd, Cincinnati, Oh. 513-369-4472
Metro 101: A New Users Guide to Taking Transit – 11am. Workshop about alternative transportation. With Dave Etienne. win a Zone 1 Metro monthly pass. Free. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP Detienne@Go-Metro.com ParkAndVine.com Hike For Your Life – 1-2:30pm. Authors Peter & Gudrun Seifert will share their inspiring story in words and photos to be followed by a book signing. Free. Madeira Branch Library. 7200 Miami Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6028
SUNDAY, MAY 3
The 11th Flying Pig Marathon – 5:45am. Register online. Entry fee varies. Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 513-929-4263 FlyingPigMarathon.com Northside Farmers Market Opening Day and Cinco de Mayo Observance – 10am-12pm. Live Entertainment and traditional foods for sale from local Mexican cooks and families: Posole stew, Tortas, and Salsas. Salsa making and tasting contest. Rain date is May 10. Free. Northside Famers Market. Corner of Hamilton Avenue and Lingo, Cincinnati, OH. 513-442-7268 NorthsideFarmersMarket.org
TUESDAY, MAY 5
Entrepreneur Express 2009 – 5:30pm. Introduction to marketing resources, including creating customer lists, finding & using demographic data, advertising costs and pricing your services for those starting or running a small business. Free. Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6900 Book Release Party – 4-5pm. The Whole World is Crazy by Amelia Rules. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com
THURSDAY, MAY 7
2nd Annual EcoChic Event – 6-8pm. Taste organic food and have a good time! Marvin’s Organic Gardens. 2055 U.S. Route 42 South, Lebanon, OH. 513-932-3319 MarvinsOrganicGardens.com Writer’s Group – 7pm. Free. Delhi Township Branch Library. 5095 Foley Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6019
FRIDAY, MAY 8
Bike Art Show: Opening Reception – 6-9pm.
A collaborative art show celebrating Bike month. Free. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. ParkAndVine.com AND Redtree Gallery. 4409 Brazee St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-8733 RedtreeGallery.net
SATURDAY, MAY 9
Stream Snapshot (SSS) Citizen Monitoring Program Volunteer Training – 9:30am-2:30pm. Volunteers needed to collect samples, transport samples to the lab, analyze samples, and enter data into a database. No experience needed. For Families and Students Grades 7-12. Free. Greenacres River Lab. 211 Railroad Avenue, Loveland, OH. Anne Lyon: 513-891-4227 ALyon@Green-Acres.org Green-Acres.org Wildflower Rescue – 10am-1pm. Free. Join us as we relocate the wildflowers in this area to a new home. Sturdy shoes are a must as this area is off trail. Meet at the shelter. Mt. Storm. 660 Lafayette Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-751-3679
Growing a Salad Garden and Plant Swap – 10:30am. Master gardener Michele Dragga focuses on growing salad garden and general gardening Q & A. Followed by a plant swap: Bring a plant to participate in the swap. Free. Pleasant Ridge Branch Library. 6233 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-4488
Ladies Spring Tea – 10:30am-12pm. Event will consist of women’s health and wellness speakers, entertainment, fun, brunch, health screenings, vendor craft booths and more! Free. Town & Country Sports and Health Club. 1018 Town Dr, Wilder, KY. RSVP 859-442-5800 TownCountrySports.com
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Nature Story Time – 10:30-11:30am. We will read stories about Native Americans and provide various hands-on learning experiences. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com Book Signing – 1-2pm. My Hippo Has the Hiccups by Kenn Nesbitt. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com So You Think You Can Skate – 2-4pm, 7-9pm. Annual Spring Figure Skating Show. $7 in advance/ $10 day of event / $5 children 3-9/ Free for children ages 2 and under. Northern Kentucky Ice Center. 2638 Anderson Rd, Crescent Springs, KY. 859344-1981
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mondaY, maY 11 Herbs for Spring – 6:30-7:45pm. Learn about planting combinations of herbs and their uses with Priscilla Elgersma. Each person will go home with a small-planted herb pot. Free. Mt. Washington Branch Library. 2049 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-6033
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Vegetable Gardening in Containers and Raised Beds – 7pm. With Michael Benken from H.J. Benkens Florist and Greenhouse. Free. Madeira Branch Library. 7200 Miami Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6028
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Grow up! With Vines and Vertical Accents – 121pm. Bring the interest and beauty of plants up to eye level with annual and perennial vines. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981 CivicGardenCenter.org
Abundance Meditation – 3-4pm. With Brenda Villa. No pre-registration necessary. $15. Shine Yoga Center. 3330 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513533-9642 ShineYoga.com
Faerie Festival – 12-5pm. Low key, authentic, old time street fair with live music, magic, activities and workshops for all ages, dozens of regional artists, Pet and People readers, food, refreshments. Free. 114 East 7th St, Newport, KY.
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Scholastic Book Fair – 10am-5pm. Books with nature, science and wildlife themes will be available for elementary-school aged children. Members free/ Non-members daily park admission. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513-831-1711 CincyNature.org
Mother’s Day Special Event & Chili Cook-off – Cooks will test their skills against friends and neighbors. The winning chili will be determined by “People’s Choice” tasting by Market Attendees and will receive a $100 gift card. Free. Northside Famers Market. Corner of Hamilton Avenue and Lingo, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Dale Matthews: 608-217-9631 or NFMManager@yahoo.com NorthsideFarmersMarket.org
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Rain Garden Basics – 6:30pm. An exciting new idea for home or business with Dave Dyke of OSU Extension Services. Free. Hyde Park Branch Library. 2747 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4456
Culture Cincinnati 2009 – 7-9pm. Learn more about bicycling as an earth-friendly alternative mode of transportation with Kathy Holwadel of the
Angelman Syndrome Foundation National WalkA-Thon – 9am-3pm. Food, beverages, live music by Sullivan Janszen Band, and more. Walk begins at 10am. Free. Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park. 1101 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP Angelman.org/Walk-a-Thon Family Wildflower Hike – 10-11:30am. Join our guide on a fact-filled, easy walk, suitable for the entire family. Members free/Non-members daily park admission. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513-8311711 CincyNature.org Go Humane Cincinnati – 10:30am. Fundraiser for Animal Friends Humane Society. Live entertainment. Dog walk starts at 11am. $30. The Annex. 3500 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. LiveHumanely.com/Events
Golf Center Open House – 11am-3pm. Come and enjoy free Buckets of Balls and free Miniature Golf! Free. Town & Country Sports and Health Club. 1018 Town Dr, Wilder, KY. 859-442-5800 TownCountrySports.com Spring into Water Safety – 12:30-1:30pm (Ages 5-7); 1:30-2:30pm (Ages 8+). Children will learn the basics of water safety including boat safety, pool rules, and what to do in an emergency in an aquatic environment. Bring suits and towels. Free. Town & Country Sports and Health Club. 1018 Town Dr, Wilder, KY. RSVP 859-442-5800 TownCountrySports.com Uddiyana Bandha Workshop with Pablo – 1-3pm. This workshop and vinyasa flow practice focuses intensively on the abdominal region and is designed to bring greater awareness to the uddiyana bandha throughout asana practice. $20. YogahOMe Symmes. 11928 Montgomery Rd, Symmes Township, OH. RSVP 513-774- 9642 YogahOMe.net Butterflies In Your Gardens – 1:30pm. Stories & crafts. Ages 6-12. Free. Madeira Branch Library. 7200 Miami Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6028
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Northside Seedling Exchange – 10am-12pm. Everyone is welcome to exchange healthy perennial divisions, vegetable seedlings, bulbs, houseplants, seeds, etc. Please label them with your name and the
name of the plant. Free. Northside Famers Market. Corner of Hamilton Avenue and Lingo, Cincinnati, OH. 513-442-7268 NorthsideFarmersMarket.org
NKMC 5K Run/Walk – 10:30am. Scenic run through paved, wooded nature trails. Benefits the Northern Kentucky Montessori Center. $20 preregistered by May 13 (includes free t-shirt)/ $25 day of event. England Idlewild Park. 5550 Idlewild Rd, Burlington, KY. 859-803-9719 or 513-777-1080 Sprunning.com Spring Showcase – Arthur Murray students dancing competition, dinner and social dancing. Arthur Murray Dance Studios. At all three Cincinnati locations. 513241-7308 ArthurMurrayTriState.com
TUESDAY, MAY 19
Signing Safari Sampler – 10am. Learn how to communicate with your little one more effectively through simple sign language with Becky Flanagan from Signing Safari. Parents w/babies ages birth-18 months. Free. Pleasant Ridge Branch Library. 6233 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-3694488
Local Foods: Why & Where – 6-7pm. Participants will learn the benefits of eating local and where they can buy locally grown food. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981 CivicGardenCenter.org
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Make a Fairy Garden – 7pm. With Bev Mussari. All ages. Free. Blue Ash Branch Library. 4911 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6051
THURSDAY, MAY 21
Chives: The Taste of Spring – Nectar Dinner Club with Sallie Ransohoff. $55 per person. Nectar Restaurant. 1000 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513929-0525 DineAtNectar.com
HCG Weightloss Protocol Revealed – 6-7:30pm. Reservations limited. $10. Significant Healing Holistic Practice. 10 Girard St, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-648-0905 SignificantHealing.com
FRIDAY, MAY 22
20th Anniversary Open House – 1-2:30pm. Enjoy snacks and good company. Bring Oakley photos and memorabilia.All ages. Free. Oakley Branch Library. 4033 Gilmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6038
SUNDAY, MAY 24
Farmers Market Community Supper – 4pm. Foods from the Market, prepared and served on site. Rain date is May 25 at 6pm. Free. Northside Famers Market. Corner of Hamilton Avenue and Lingo, Cincinnati, OH. NorthsideFarmersMarket.org
In a Word – 7pm. Sharon Draper speak about her books for young adults. Free. Kennedy Heights Arts Center. 6546 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513631-4278 KennedyArts.com
MONDAY, MAY 25
Celebration Garden Open House – 11am-2pm. Family event. Members free/Non-members daily
park admission. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513-8311711 CincyNature.org
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
National Senior Health & Fitness Day – 12-2pm. Join us for a fun day of health screenings, enjoy a light lunch, view senior friendly exercise classes, meet fitness experts, and visit a variety of different booths. Free. Town & Country Sports and Health Club. 1018 Town Dr, Wilder, KY. 859-442-5800 TownCountrySports.com Iran Travelogue – 6:30pm. With the Cincinnati International Travel Club. Free. Sharonville Branch Library. 10980 Thornview Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6049
THURSDAY, MAY 28
Chives: The Taste of Spring – Nectar Dinner Club with Sallie Ransohoff. $55 per person. Nectar Restaurant. 1000 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513929-0525 DineAtNectar.com
Groovin’ on the Green Concert – 6:30pm. Fairfield High School Band. Bring seating. Concessions available. Free. Village Green Park – Fairfield. 301 Wessel Dr, Fairfield, OH. 513-867-5348
FRIDAY, MAY 29
Three Spiritual Teachers – 6pm. Join Dr. Deborah Ooten, Michael Reece, and Barbara Dixon for a lively evening as we explore spirituality through your questions. Free, donations accepted. Conscious Living Center. 114 Wellington Pl, Cincinnati, OH. 513-621-3600 GoConscious.com
SATURDAY, MAY 30
Evolution of the Collective: From the Separate Ego to the Developmental Process – 9am4pm. Based on the teachings of Andrew Cohen, participants will gain a profound understanding of the significance of human life and a proven system of individual and collective development both in themselves and in culture. $60/ $45 before May 1. New Thought Unity Center. 1401 E. McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-961-2527 DJSpiegel@woh.rr.com NTUnity.org
Clip, Rip, Glue, Recycle – 11am. Workshop on collage-making. Bring old magazines. No art experience necessary. Limit 20 people. $5 suggested donation. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP GraceGravelle@gmail.com ParkAndVine.com Spring Plant Exchange – 1pm. Making room for some new plants? Bring in your extra plants and take home something new for your garden. Refreshments will be served. Free. Madeira Branch Library. 7200 Miami Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-6028
Showstopper Dance Center – 5-6pm. Dance & Variety program featuring tap, ballet, jaz dance, vocals, comedy, production line dance and other family entertainment. Free. Fountain Square, downtown Cincinnati, OH. MyFountainSquare.com
SUNDAY, MAY 31
Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Choice of 10 (leaves at 10am), 40 (8:30am), 60 and 100 Mile Ride (both 7:30am). $45/ free for children under 12 with paying adult. Little Miami High School. 3001 East U.S. 22, Morrow, OH. ForgetMeNotRide.org
Take Steps Cincinnati – 4pm. Fundraiser walk for the cure of Crohn’s and Colitis. Great music, food and entertainment for the whole family provided. Free, donations accepted. Sawyer Point, Downtown Cincinnati. CCTakeSteps.org
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Herb Container Gardening – 2pm. Leslie Shimer will help participants to choose herbs and make a beautiful (and delicious) container garden. There will be a small sampling of dishes made using fresh herbs. Bring a recipe to share! $20 (includes a bag of Pro-Mix Ultimate Organic Potting Soil). Marvin’s Organic Gardens. 2055 U.S. Route 42 South, Lebanon, OH. RSVP 513-932-3319 MarvinsOrganicGardens.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
3rd Natural Networking Event – 5:009:30pm. Enjoy live music and yummy healthy food while exploring great opportunities and connect with other people. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend! No RSVP necessary. Free. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-2593090 Publisher@NACinCin.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
Thai Yoga Massage Workshop – 2-3pm. With Sevika Kathie Radecki, Certified Thai Yoga Massage Essential Practitioner and Certified Integral Yoga Teacher. Free. The Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-328-2250 NorthsideYoga.org
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
HCG Weightloss Protocol Revealed – 6-7:30pm. Reservations limited. $10. Significant Healing Holistic Practice. 10 Girard St, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-648-0905 SignificantHealing.com
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Feng Shui Intro – 8 week series. Classes start Aug 15. Participants will learn the principals of the five elements, and how feng shui can improve their career, health, prosperity, and relationships. Sign up by July 15 and get a 10% discount if paid in full. All materials included. $450. Location TBA. 513-257-8748
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Talking Cents – 6pm. Every second Monday of each month. Discuss basic money and money management issues. Free. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859586-6101 CES.CA.UKY.edu/Boone/ Sustainable Living Potluck – 6:30-10pm. Informal group meeting discussing ways of decreasing our collective and individual “ecological footprints”. Free. Gaia Foundation. 8987 Cotillion Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-521-9321 GaiaFoundation.net
Welcome to Wellness – 6:30-8pm. Informal dropin sessions led by a person who has recovered from cancer. They provide a detailed description of our program, information on how to get involved and a tour of our facilities. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati A Course in Miracles – 7pm-8:30pm. Study group for “A Course in Miracles” by Foundation for Inner Peace. With Ken Obermeyer. New-comers welcome. Free, donation accepted. Alliance Healing Center. 3484 Irwin Simpson Rd, Mason, OH. 513-204-0091 AllianceHealingCenter.com Hatha Yoga – 7-8pm. Enjoy a lighthearted but dedicated yoga practice. All levels welcome. Class includes short seated meditation and breathwork, asana, and relaxation. $10. Rettay Chiropractic. 7560 Suite B, Burlington Pike, Florence, KY. 859525-7117 PDoremus2@Gmail.com Meetup.com/The-Florence-Wellness-Meetup-Group/
Zen Practice – 7-8pm. Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early; we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Northern Hills United Methodist Church, Northern Hills UMC. 6700 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 513-542-4010 HamiltonZenCenter.com Mixed Level Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Stretch the body, mind and spirit into the new week! Yoga poses both invigorating and soothing. Breathing techniques and guided relaxation. $12ea./ $66 for 6 week session. Instructor, Phoenix Wilson, RYT. Kula Center for Movement Arts. 110 East 8th St, Newport, KY. RSVP 859-341-9642 KulaCenterKy.com In Haus Comedy Night – 8pm. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Listen, laugh and have a great cup of coffee as local comedians share their talent with us. Free. Bean Haus. 640 Main St, Covington, KY. 859-431-BEAN BeanHaus.com
Wellness Screening – 9am-12pm. Blood pressure, BMI, orthotic screening, and spinal stress test. Walk-ins welcome. 1st visit Free. ProWellness Chiropractic. 6052 Ridge Rd, Florence, KY. 859282-9835 Open Yoga Practice – 9:30am. Free. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 YogaAhStudio.com
Clutterbugs United – 10am. Every last Tuesday of each month. Group explores different aspects of clutter. Free. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859586-6101 CES.CA.UKY.edu/Boone/
Hatha Yoga – 10-11:30am. A lighthearted, but dedicated yoga practice. All levels welcome. Enjoy short seated meditation, breathwork, asana, and relaxation. $5. Saint Timothy Church, basement. 10272 US Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-525-7117 PDoremus2@Gmail.com
Zumba Class – 6-7pm. Come workout to a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. Free. Su Casa Hispanic Center of Cincinnati. 7036 Fairpark Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-9872 ClosingTheHealthGap.org Reser Road Ride – 6:15pm. Fantastic road ride through Northern Kentucky. All skill levels are welcome. Helmets and lights required. Reser Bicycle Outfitters. 648 Monmouth St, Newport, KY. Free. 859-261-6187 QueenCityBike.com
Welcome to Wellness – 6:30-7:30pm. Informal drop-in sessions led by a person who has recovered from cancer. They provide a detailed description of our program, information on how to get involved and a tour of our facilities. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-7914060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati
Energy Healing Circles – 7-8:30pm. Every second Tuesday of each month. Experience energy healing. David and Deborah will offer several modalities of energy healing depending on what is needed. Free, donation accepted. Alliance Healing Center. 3484 Irwin Simpson Rd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-2040091 AllianceHealingCenter.com Music Café – 7pm. Every fourth Tuesday of each month. Through June. Five local and traveling musicians of all abilities and ages perform approximately 25 minutes each. Refreshments provided. Free. Fitton Center for Creative Arts. 101 S. Monument Ave, Hamilton, OH. 513-863-8873 FittonCenter.org Open Grief Support Group – 7-9pm. Every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Parent, Sibling and Friend welcome. Free. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 HamiltonMason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513-870-9108 CompanionsOnAJourney.org
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Tai Chi at The Christ Hospital – 12-1pm. Exclusively for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. RalphDehner, instructor. Free. Christ Hospital Cancer Center, Level D. 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-2023 TheChristHospital.com/CancerCenter
Tai Chi – 2-3pm. Tai Chi for Better Health. Six classes for $60. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 SynergyHolisticHealth.com Relaxation & Guided Imagery – 5:15-6:15pm. Guided Imagery is a popular form of “directed daydreaming” designed to help cancer patients positively envision their body fighting cancer and healing. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/ Cincinnati Vital Mix – 6pm. $13. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-247-9642 Cincyoga.com
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Wee Wednesdays – Fourth Wednesday of each month. Children ages 12 and under receive free adjustment. Restrictions apply, call for details. Walk-ins welcome. Free with consultation and exam on prior visit. Burlington Family Chiropractic. 2612 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY. RSVP 859746-2225
Community Yoga Classes – 9am-10am. Bring a mat and drop in. No yoga experience necessary. Free. Richwood Presbyterian Church. 1070 Richwood Rd, Boone County, KY. 859-485-1238 RadiantFitness.com Health Screening – 9am. Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Burlington Family Chiropractic. 2612 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY. 859-7462225
Internet Basics – 10am. Every second Wednesday of each month. Learn skills and concepts to use. Free. Cold Spring Branch Library. 3920 Alexandria Pk, Cold Spring, KY. 859-781-6166 CC-PL.org
Wednesday Walks – 10-11am. Every first Wednesday of each month. Through October. Join us on a tour of the arboretum. Each month we will see a different area that is blooming. Meet at shelter #2. Free. Boone County Arboretum. 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, KY. 859-586-6101 BCArboretum.org
Welcome to Wellness – 10-11am. Informal drop-in sessions led by a person who has recovered from cancer. They provide a detailed description of our program, information on how to get involved and a tour of our facilities. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati Zumba Class – 10-11am. Come workout to a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. Free. Norwood Recreation Commission. 1810 Courtland Ave, Norwood, OH. 513-585-9872 ClosingTheHealthGap.org Preschool Story Time with Miss Gail – 10:3011am. Get ready for finger puppet fun, as well as other pleasant surprises with Miss Gail. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com
Yoga at Dunham Rec. Center – 11:30am12:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. Dunham Recreation Center. 4356 Dunham Lane (of Guerley Road), Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati Dick & the Roadmasters Original Blues Jam – 6pm. Blues Music. All ages. Free. Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar. 3715 Winston Ave, Covington, KY. 859-261-1029 MahoganysLive.com
Family Time – 6:30pm. Storytelling, book talking, special guests, crafts and activities. Families with children ages 3-8. Free. Lane Public Library Fairfield. 1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, OH. 513894-6557 LanePL.org
Artist File – 7pm. Every second Wednesday of each month. Enjoy a monthly discussion of artists featured in the Cincinnati Art Museum’s collection. No reservation required. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org Child Loss Support Group – 7-9pm. Every first and third Wednesday of each month. Free. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513870-9108 CompanionsOnAJourney.org
Herpetology Programs at Rowe Woods – 7-9pm. Every first Wednesday of each month. Light refreshments will be served. Members free/Nonmembers daily admission. Rowe Woods Auditorium. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. Bill Creasey 513831-1711 x125 CincyHerps.com Running Word Wednesday – 7pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. All artists are encouraged to perform their self-created work, and bring the fire to the mantel. That includes Poetry, Short story, Novel excerpts, Music, and Dialogues. Free. Bean Haus. 640 Main St, Covington, KY. 859-431-BEAN BeanHaus.com
Widowed Grief Group – 7-9pm. Every second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Free. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513870-9108 CompanionsOnAJourney.org
Zen Practice – 7-8:30pm. First-time visitor will be provided with some basic instruction on the meditation forms we use: sitting, walking, bowing and chanting. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Hamilton Zen Center. 114 Main St, Hamilton, OH. 513-623-6495 HamiltonZenCenter.com
Mixed Level Yoga – 9:30-11am. Stretch the body, mind and spirit into the new week! Yoga poses both invigorating and soothing. Breathing techniques and guided relaxation. $12ea./ $66 for 6 week session. Instructor, Phoenix Wilson, RYT. Kula Center for Movement Arts. 110 East 8th St, Newport, KY. RSVP 859-341-9642 KulaCenterKy.com Computer Basics – 10am. Every first Thursday of each month. Adults only. Learn skills and concepts to use. Free. Cold Spring Branch Library. 3920 Alexandria Pk, Cold Spring, KY. 859-781-6166 CC-PL.org Yoga – 2-3pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati
Zumba Class – 5-6pm. Come workout to a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. Free. Richard E. Linder YMCA. 2039 Sherman Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-9872 ClosingTheHealthGap.org Relaxation & Guided Imagery – 6:30-7:30pm. Guided Imagery is a popular form of “directed daydreaming” designed to help cancer patients positively envision their body fighting cancer and healing. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati
Taoist Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Based on Eastern systems of medicine and healing, this class is the ideal blend of yin and yang. Each Taoist yoga practice will also include passive, relaxed Yin poses for deep tissue stretching, and time for relaxation and meditation. $10 drop-in. You Do Yoga Studio. 1319 Main St, Downtown Cincinnati. 513-227-7160 YouDoYoga.com Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Thursday of each month. With Gary Matthews. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302 in Cincinnati. 513-489-5302 StillpointTherapy.com
Writing Group – 7pm. Every second Thursday of each month. Writing in the company of one another, we will provide the mutual support that will enable us to enhance our skills. Free. Carrico/Ft. Thomas Branch Library. 1000 Highland Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. 859-572-5033 CC-PL.org
Zen Practice – 7-8:15pm. Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Cincinnati Zen Center. 3647 West 8th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4216 HamiltonZenCenter.com Del Salsa – 7:30pm. $13. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-2479642 Cincyoga.com
Tai-Chi – 7:30-8:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati
A Morning Cup of Yoga – 9-10:30am. Start the day and weekend with a clear mind, invigorated body and renewed spirit. Open to new and experienced students. Instructor, Phoenix Wilson, RYT. Lloyd House. 3901 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 859-541-9642 PhoenixWilson@mac.com Health Screening – 9am. Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Homan Chiropractic. 4380 Glen Este Withamsville Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-7536325 Health Screenings – 9am. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Free. Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center. 7319 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-784-0084
Fantastic Farm Fridays – 10am-2pm. May 1, 8, 15, 22. Farm life experiences with hands-on activities including goat milking and vegetable planting. Pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Free. Parky’s Farm. 10037 Daly Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-5213276 GreatParks.org
Friday Food Fun Group – 10am. New and experienced cooks share knowledge and tips on food preparation. Free. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. RSVP 859-586-6101 CES2.CA.UKY.edu/Boone
Yoga at Christ Hospital – 11am-12pm. Exclusively for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. Free. Christ Hospital Cancer Center, Level D. 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-2023 TheChristHospital.com/CancerCenter Friday’s 5 after 5 – 5-7pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-531-8015 WholeFoodsMarket.com Friday’s 5 after 5 – 6-8pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-398-9358 WholeFoodsMarket.com Shamanic Journey – 7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Friday of each month. With Gary Matthews. Participants should wear loose comfortable clothing and maybe bring a journal. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302 in Cincinnati. 513-489-5302 StillpointTherapy.com
Introductory course on Buddhism – 7pm. Through June. All are welcome to join anytime. No previous knowledge of Buddhism is required. Free. GSL Monastery. 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. 513-3857116 DGTLMonastery.org
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Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-ARTS CincinnatiArtMuseum.org Second Saturdays at Rowe Woods – 8am-5pm. Every second Sunday of each month. Enjoy a variety of activities from make-and-take crafts, to guest speakers, to theme hikes. Members free/Nonmembers daily park admission. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513-831-1711 CincyNature.org Garden Volunteer Days – 9am-12pm. Every last Saturday of each month. Through October. Learn about gardening while volunteering at Grailville. No experience needed, join for one day or for the whole season. Free. Grailville. 932 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH. RSVP Mary Lu: 513-683-2340 ML.Grailville@fuse.net Grailville.org
Yoga, Kripalu – 9-10am. Kripalu style yoga focuses on gentle, slow postures, breathing, and relaxation techniques. Beginner class. Six classes for $60. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 SynergyHolisticHealth.com
Tai-Chi – 9:30-10:30am. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati Woodworking Demonstrations – 9:30am. Weekly through May 23. Free. Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. 421 E. Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-671-7711 Dharma Teachings – 10am. Free. GSL Monastery. 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. 513-385-7116 DGTLMonastery.org
French Story Time – 10:30-11am. Every fourth Saturday of each month. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com German Story Time – 10:30-11am. Every first Saturday of each month. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com
Spanish Story Time – 10:30-11am. Every third Saturday of each month. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com Yoga Intro – 11am-12pm. Free. The Edge Yoga Studio. 1507 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH. 513821-9642 YogaEdge.net
Creative Writing Sampler Classes – 1-2:30pm. Every second Saturday of each month. No previous experience is necessary. All supplies are provided. Open to Women and Men. Free. Women Writing for (a) Change. 6906 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-272-1171 WomenWriting.org
Family ARTventures – 1pm. An interactive tour of the galleries for the entire family including hands-on elements for everyone to touch and see up close. Meet docent in the main lobby. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org
Family First Saturday – 1–4pm. First Saturday of each month. Frolic through the collection with a different theme each month September through May. Enjoy performances, demonstrating artists, scavenger hunts, tours, and hands-on art activities. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953
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In Store Tastings – 1-3pm. Explore great tastes of our 365 Every Day Value and 365 Organic private brand products along with some of the hottest sale items in town. Free. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-398-9358 AND Whole Foods Market. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-8015 WholeFoodsMarket.com Tara Practice – 2pm. Free. GSL Monastery. 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. 513-385-7116 DGTLMonastery.org
Wine/Food Tasting Party – Every first Saturday of each month. Sample three wines and three menu items. $15. Indigo Fort Mitchell. 2053 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 859-331-4339 MyIndigoGrill.com
Sunday Zen Practice – 8-10:30am. First-time visitor will be provided with some basic instruction on the meditation forms we use: sitting, walking, bowing and chanting. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Hamilton Zen Center. 114 Main St, Hamilton, OH. 513-623-6495 HamiltonZenCenter.com Mysore Style – 9am. Free. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-2479642 Cincyoga.com
Zen Practice – 9-10:30am. Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Cincinnati Zen Center. 3647 West 8th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4216 HamiltonZenCenter.com Life as Meditation – 10am. Free. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513247-9642 Cincyoga.com
World Peace Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. The first Sunday of each month. Free. 3978 Ardmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com
National Park Ranger Tours – 1-2:30pm. Through May 31. National Park Service rangers lead guided walks through Mount Auburn. Free. William Howard Taft National Historic Site. 2048 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-3262 Studio Sunday – 1-5pm. Sketch a work in the
collection on the third Sunday of each month. We provide the drawing materials and instructor, just drop in and look for the Studio Sunday Cart in a different gallery each month! Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org Mother/Daughter Book Club – 1:30-2:30pm. Every fourth Sunday of each month. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com
Cloth Diapering Cuteness – 2pm. Every first Sunday of each month. Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering. Our two in-house mamas tailor each discussion to the specific questions of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincinnati and take advantage of Park + Vine’s package discounts. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. ParkAndVine.com CORE Yoga – 2-3:30pm. Yoga and Pilates based moves flow to strengthen the core using breath and body consciousness. A FUN full-body workout! $10 drop-in. You Do Yoga Studio. 1319 Main St, Downtown Cincinnati. 513-227-7160 YouDoYoga.com
Family ARTventures – 3pm. An interactive tour of the galleries for the entire family including hands-on elements for everyone to touch and see up close. Meet docent in the main lobby. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org
Meditation Class – 3-4pm. New to meditation, or just looking for a group of fellow peaceful spirits? Let’s find that inner calm together. $10. Rettay Chiropractic. 7560 Suite B, Burlington Pike, Florence, KY. 859-525-7117 PDoremus2@Gmail.com Meetup.com/The-Florence-Wellness-Meetup-Group
Bike Art Show – May 1 through 31. A collaborative art show celebrating Bike month. Free. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. ParkAndVine.com AND Redtree Gallery. 4409 Brazee St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-8733 RedtreeGallery.net Butterfly Show: Flowers with Wings – 10am-5pm. April 18 through June 21. Butterflies and culture of India. $6/ $5 seniors/ $4 children 4-17/ $20 family/ free for children under 4. Krohn Conservatory. Eden Park, 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-4215707 CincinnatiParks.com
Catharsis: A Journey of Recovery – 8am. Through May 23. Photography in self furbished frames by Ben Tanzer of OpenDoors Photography. Free. Madisonville Arts Center. 5021 Whetsel Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-484-7734 MadisonvilleArts. org Donald Sultan: The First Decade – Through May 17. First exhibition of Sultan’s early linoleum paintings. Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art. 44 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-345-8400 ContemporaryArtsCenter.org Granny’s Spring Garden Party & Plant Sale – 2-7pm (Fri), 9am-5pm (Sat), 12-3pm (Sun). May 1 through 3. Vast selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and brambles. Special guests and workshops. Free. Loveland Elementary School.
550 Loveland- Madeira Rd, Loveland, OH. GrannysGardenSchool.com
Greater Hamilton Art Exhibit – 9am-6pm (MonThu), 9am-5pm (Fr), 9am-12pm (Sat). Through June 18. Juried exhibition in various media by local artists. Free. Fitton Center for Creative Arts. 101 S. Monument Ave, Hamilton, OH. 513-863-8873 FittonCenter.org Giulia Sprint Speciale – Through June 7. Alfa Romeo 1964 vehicle, Artistic Beauty Award winner at 2008 Concours d’Elegance, on display. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org
Hiking Club – 8-9:30am (Sat, Sun), 5-6pm (Wed). Easy to Moderate Trail. All hikes start and finish at the Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. Come prepared with water, hiking shoes and walking sticks (optional). Free. Mt. Airy Forest. 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Peggy: BackstStudio@Cinci.rr.com CincinnatiParks.com Library Book Sale – May 31 through June 5. Hosted by The Friends of the Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton Free. County. Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6035 Friends. CincinnatiLibrary.org
More Great Cincinnati Families at Home – 11am2pm (Tue-Thu). Also open one weekend a month and by appointment. Through September 30. $2. Betts House. 416 Clark St, Cincinnati, OH. 513651-0734 BettsHouseRC@fuse.net Overeaters Anonymous – 10-11:15am (Mon); 1011:30am (Tue&Thu); 12-1:30pm (Fri). Free. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, Room G-206. 1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Ellen Bierhorst: 513-221-1289 HydeParkChurch.com
Park + Vine 2nd Anniversary Love Fest – May 29 through 31. Free. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. ParkAndVine.com
Postcards From Andromeda – May 1-31. An Exhibition of Visionary and Surrealist Multi-Media Art. Viewings by appointment. Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast. 323 West 7th St, Covington, KY. RSVP 859-468-4820 KYMorningGlory.com Stewart Goldman: Presence through Absence – Through May 10. The exhibition offers an overview of works from 1971 to the present, documenting the development of Goldman’s work. Free. Vance Waddell Gallery, Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org
Surrealism and Beyond in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem – Through May 17. Dada and Surrealist movements including DuChamp, Picasso, Miró, and Dali. 200 drawings, paintings, collages and readymades. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org Taste of Cincinnati – 12pm-12am (May 23&24), 12-9pm (May 25). 31st annual edition of the nation’s longest running culinary arts festival. Free. On six blocks of Fifth Street, from Race Street to Broadway in Downtown Cincinnati, OH. TasteOfCincinnati.com
The Gathering of The Peacemakers: Getting Ready for the Changes – Black Mountain, NC (Aug 30-Sep 5), Conway, NH (June 11-14), Woodstock, NY (June 18-21). Mountain Retreat with daily workshops including solar and wind energy, living off-the-grid, organic gardening, holistic
health, voluntary simplicity, wilderness survival, staying awake in a sleeping world, living-on-less, handling money wisely, creating loving unions, finding mission in life, creating visionary events, etc. Each gathering will host a Native American “Elder-in-Residence” and evening concerts include recording artist. Camping, private cabins and lodge rooms and vegetarian gourmet meals are available at each gathering. Weekend $145/ week-long $275, half price for children under 12. RSVP Roskind@ Boone.net 828-295-4610 OneLovePress.com
Walk Club – 8:30am (Mon, Wed, Fr). Starting after Apr 15. Walks are led by Park District Volunteers
in a fun and friendly environment. Open to adults age 50 or over. Free. 5 locations: Miami Whitewater Forest, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Sharon Woods, Winton Woods and Fernbank Park. 513521-7275 GreatParks.org
Zen Practice – 7-8:15pm (Mon, Tue), 7-9pm (Fr, Sat). Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Free. Northern Kentucky Zen Center. 443 Center St, Erlanger, KY. 895-653-9107 HamiltonZenCenter.com
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