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letterfromeditor Even in seemingly minute situations like deciding what to eat for breakfast, the choices I make carry a lot more weight than I often realize (or care to admit). For much of my life, I’ve prioritized my choices, giving more time and wisdom to the greater ones. I’ve found, though, that the effects of small choices influence the outcomes of greater ones, so I’m learning to treat all choices as equally important opportunities to do what’s best for my body, mind and spirit—and, in turn, for my loved ones and my community. It’s easy to address symptoms instead of treating discomfort at its source. When I’m hungry, I’m quick to reach for whatever sounds good and is easily accessible so I can move on to other activities. When I’m tired or experiencing an onslaught of brain fog, I’m quick (as lightning, really) to enjoy a cup of joe as a means of sharpening my mind and attention, instead of heeding my body’s request, Would you please just get more sleep?! When I stifle my body’s cries, though, everything I’m so anxious to do feels hampered—the depth of these “important” experiences is weakened when I treat other experiences (or myself) as less important. Like Kahlil Gibran says in The Prophet, I find that in a sense, I laugh, but not all of my laughter, and I cry, but not all of my tears. What I eat is meant to support what I do; the foods I put into this miraculous machine fuel my body’s cells to ensure that I am in top-notch condition to participate in every moment to the fullest extent. I’m finding that when I don’t eat well, my body lets me know, in one way or another. Maybe I’m cranky. Maybe I’m sluggish. Maybe I’m feeling unusually blue. Maybe I’m just feeling sick. Essentially, what I’ve found is that my gut holds the key to my overall wellbeing, to my physical, emotional and mental capacity to navigate my life. Dear Readers, I encourage you to join me in consciously listening to whatever your body is asking you for in any given moment, and then taking the time to respond in ways that address its real needs, not with efforts to quickly silence its calls.
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Exposed at ArtWorks
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Impact Global Warming, One Bite at a Time
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he City of Cincinnati has become the first US city to recommend eating less meat to combat global warming. Recent studies reveal that the production of animals for food is responsible for a larger percentage (18%) of the Earth’s greenhouse gas emissions than its buildings (8%) or all the planet’s cars, trucks, ships, trains and planes (13%). A six-month long effort by nearly 200 volunteers produced, in early 2008, a Climate Protection Action Plan (CPAP), including a recommendation to reduce meat consumption. The plan was renamed the Green Cincinnati Plan and officially endorsed by City Council in June of 2008. The stated goal of the Plan is to reduce city generated green house gas emissions by eight-percent in four years, 40% in 20 years, and 84% by 2050. A public campaign to educate Cincinnatians about the environmental consequences of meat consumption could adorn busses, bumper stickers and t-shirts. Programs in the schools include meat reduction by cafeterias, including a meat free day once a week and with vegetarian or vegan options every day. Similar menu changes will occur at centers of detention and all City facilities. Other private captive eating institutions such as hospitals, sports facilities, restaurants etc. will be encouraged to adopt similar dietary changes. The entire Green Cincinnati Plan can be read at Cincinnati-oh.gov/cmgr/downloads/cmgr_pdf18280.pdf The food recommendation is on pages 210-11.
Healthy Kids Program at the Library
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ach week this summer through August 13, kids (ages 5-12) can visit fourteen Library branches to learn about health, nutrition, and fitness. The Humana Healthy Kids Zone, sponsored by the Humana Foundation, will include visits from the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Discover Health! Mobile health program, yoga for kids, African dance lessons, and much more. Healthy snacks will be provided at each of the programs and fitnessrelated prizes will be given away while supplies last. For information about times and locations, visit www.CincinnatiLibrary.org/News/2009/Humana.html
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xposed features work by over 70 of the Top 100 Artists from the 2008 Secret ArtWorks Event. That event presented over 1,200 works of art created by artists whose identities were concealed until their work was purchased. A jury selected the Top 100 Secret Works of Art by artists whose identities and current works are revealed in Exposed. The art exhibit is on display through July 31 at ArtWorks, located at 811 Race Street in downtown Cincinnati. The gallery is open Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information, visit ArtWorksCincinnati.org
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ityLink, a joined project of Crossroads Community, other local churches and non-profit organizations, has developed an innovative way to create ongoing, sustainable funding through one of their partner organizations, New2You. New2You collects everyday stuff and turns it into ongoing revenue for CityLink, which helps poor people in Cincinnati to break the poverty cycle. Following items are in greatest demand: Furniture, linen, small appliances, clothes, toys, baby items, home accessories, and books. Please, avoid: Computers, monitors, typewriters, calculators, microwaves, refrigerators, fitness equipment, car seats, and stuffed animals. Drop off days are always the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Crossroads Annex, located at 3500 Madison Rd in Oakley. The next two opportunities will be July 5 and 19. For general questions or inquiries to pick up large items, e-mail CityLink@Crossroads.net
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veryone wants to lead the life they long for and make their dreams come true. This process continually needs renewal and reminding. Gary Matthews and Brad Collins invite those seeking a happy and fulfilled life to a workshop that will guide them on their way to their “personal bliss”. The workshop will be held at the Oz Farm Sanctuary, a beautiful center for wildlife, domestic animals and humans, on July 11, from 10 a. m. to 6 p.m., and on July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since the event may run over, participant should plan accordingly. The costs of $200 ($185 if registered by July 1) include a delicious vegetarian lunch and snacks. Checks need to be made payable to Gary Matthews and mailed to Oz Farm Sanctuary, 1729 Hunter Road, Goshen, Ohio 45122. Participants should bring an open heart and mind, a pillow, blanket, sleeping bag, journal, and a sacred object. They need to wear loose comfortable clothes and dress in layers. Overnight camping or floor sleeping is welcome. For more information, visit ShamanicCounselor.com. For directions and to register, call Gary Matthews at 513-722-1917. Also see CRG listing on page 28.
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he Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents Engaged! by W.S. Gilbert. This well-acclaimed comedic play (and the inspiration for Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest), takes the stage in a whirl of petticoats and romantic entanglements. The theater is located at 719 Race Street in downtown Cincinnati. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. from July 17 to August 9. Tickets cost $26; seniors pay $22 and students $20. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit CincyShakes.com or call 513-381-BARD
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ounds and Inches is a weight-loss protocol that releases abnormal fat stores, contours the body and repairs the glands in the body that may be damaged and causing obesity. Victoria Smith, Board Certified Holistic Practitioner and Holistic Iridologist, and Stephanie Potter, Certified Lifestyle Counselor, invite everyone interested to learn about how this life changing protocol can help them repair their bodies and restore their lives. Hear their talk at the Inner Lights Festival, which will take place at the Drawbridge Inn, 2477 Royal Drive in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, on August 8 & 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the Inner Lights Festival is $7 per day or $10 for both days. School children with a parent are free. Seminars and Door Prizes are included in the admission. For more information about Pounds and Inches, call Victoria at 859-282-0022 and visit SignificantHealing.com. Also see CRG listing on page 28.
Celebration of Life Float and Fiesta
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veryone is invited to join the Morgan Family for the 3rd Annual June Morgan Celebration of Life Float. The event will take place on June’s Birthday, July 10, starting at 4 p.m. at Morgan’s Brookville Outdoor Adventures, located at 7040 Whitewater River Lane in Brookville, Indiana (just 45 minutes from downtown Cincinnati). Fun and entertainment will follow the float. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The event is free; however, donations will be accepted and appreciated. Proceeds will go to the June Morgan River Sanctuary Fund. Please make checks payable to the June Morgan Sanctuary Fund and mail to: LCN Bank, 2 N. Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036 Call 513-407-4904 or e-mail Gants@MorgansCanoe.com to RSVP.
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Fresh from the Farm
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incinnati’s newest farmer’s market located in Colerain Township is proud to tout the benefits it offers to local farmers and businesses. Showcasing homegrown produce and foods produced by area residents, Uptown Farmers Market at Garden Park, 3581 W. Galbraith Rd, is the perfect venue for consumers searching for the freshest produce and products. Current participating vendors include Fred Staverman’s Produce, Vernon Yoder’s home-baked Amish goods and farm fresh brown eggs in addition to a dozen other food and produce booths. Hosting the market with the Unity Church at Garden Park, partners Connie Kondrat and Barb Niehaus, are encouraging the community’s involvement in supporting local farmers. Plans are in the making to transport area seniors to the market for weekly shopping excursions. Weekly events are on schedule and include cooking demos, classic car shows, and fundraisers in conjunction with the Colerain Fire Department. Market hours are Fridays from 12 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For additional information, contact Connie Kondrat at 513-238-6616
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Americans as Global Citizens Celebrate “Interdependence” Day this Fourth of July by Jim Kenney
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countries to find lasting solutions to poverty wo contrasting visions of the future and injustice, summarizes the emerging present themselves today. One acts concept of global citizenship. The global upon and reacts to outdated values of citizen: self-interest: cultural superiority, exclusive rights, social injustice, environmental deg• Takes responsibility for their radation and war. The other responds with own actions. values grounded in mutual respect more suited to the new world reality: equity, • Respects and values diversity. inclusive rights, social justice, sustainability and peaceful conflict resolution. The first • Is outraged by social injustice. point-of-view fosters danger, darkness and discord. The second yields greater abun• Stays aware of the wider world dance and fullness of life for all. and their role as a global citizen. Today, Americans have the opportunity • Understands how the world works, to embrace a more expansive, updated economically, socially, politically, and urgently needed ethic, known as global culturally, technologically and citizenship. With rapid travel and instant A global citizen is environmentally. communications, we have become global motivated by local citizens. We need to discern what we have • Participates in and contributes to interests, such as love in common as we celebrate the differences the community from the local to that enrich human life. of family, communal the global level. As Americans, we rely upon freedoms fairness and self that are essential to any progressive society: • Acts to make the world a more interest, as well as freedom from want and fear and freedom sustainable place. of speech and expression, as well as belief. global interests, based The call for change demands that But, we are too often insular rather than on a sense of universal we embrace a life of learning, engage engaged. Fewer than 20 percent of U.S. citiequality and care for creatively with other cultures and praczens have passports. A National Geographic tices, embrace the new complexity of Society test showed that 11 percent of U.S. fellow humans, human an interdependent world and continually high school students could not find even rights and dignity. adapt to new realities. A broader vision, their own country on a world map. Fifteen embracing and integrating different perfamous writers commissioned by the State spectives, is vital to every member of the Department to write about what it means to be an American for an international digest had no sense of planetary community. how to write for people who are not Americans. Jim Kenney is former global director of the Council for a In such an environment, how can we prepare ourselves Parliament of the World’s Religions, executive director of to rise responsibly to the occasion to protect other peoples’ the Interreligious Engagement Project and co-founder and freedoms, as well as our own, especially when we are chaldirector of Common Ground, an adult education program lenged daily by perceived threats and resultant restrictions of our liberties? Solutions are rarely simple in a complex era, but based in Deerfield, IL (cg.org). finding answers has never been more essential to the survival Primary Sources: WorldBank.org; Oxfam.org; PEN World of our species. Voices statement by Eliot Weinberger. Oxfam International, a confederation working in 100
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Up to Scratch Remedies They might be tiny, but they’re tough, hardy and persistent. If you share your life with a dog or cat, fleas are often a fact of life during warm weather months, which can be year-round in some climates. Implementing a holistically designed prevention and control program is the way to go. These seven suggestions will help you get through, flea-free. by Ann Brightman
Start with Prevention
Don’t wait until fleas make their appearance before acting. Taking preventative steps before flea season starts will help your dog or cat repel any they happen to pick up and minimize the chance of an infestation.
Diet The healthier and stronger your companion is, the less he will be affected by fleas. A primary way to keep in peak condition is providing a quality diet of whole, natural ingredients, free of hormones and pesticides. Try a raw frozen or premium canned food.
Supplements Flea-repelling supplements are generally good for overall health, as well. Salmon or flaxseed oils are full of essential fatty acids that promote healthy hair and skin. When introducing any supplement to an animal’s diet, it’s good to first consult with a holistic veterinarian. Adding a clove of fresh grated garlic to a dog’s food each day helps build his immunity, while generating an odor fleas find unattractive. Note that many vets don’t recommend feeding garlic to cats, because it can sometimes damage their red blood cells and cause anemia. Try brewer’s yeast instead; it acts as flea repellent and is a good source of vitamin B1.
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Grooming Frequently brushing your dog or cat removes the dead hair, mats and tangles that provide a perfect hiding place for fleas. Also invest in a flea comb, a fine-toothed grooming tool designed to snag adult fleas. Pay special attention to areas where fleas can congregate: under the legs, around the head and tail and on the belly area.
Bathing Regular bathing helps keep fleas off your animal. Use a gentle shampoo with natural ingredients that won’t dry out or irritate skin; aloe and oatmeal is an excellent choice. Soap well, especially in areas where fleas typically collect, and try to leave the lather on for 10 to 15 minutes, to drown existing fleas. Rinse thoroughly. With dogs, product selections include natural shampoos, conditioners and rinses that contain flea-repelling essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, tea tree, mint, neem and citrus. These oils soothe and refresh skin and cut through odor and grease without drying the coat. Remember not to use essential oils on cats, as they are toxic to felines.
Control Measures
If you already have a serious flea problem, you’ll need
to take additional measures. Because fleas reproduce prolifically and rapidly, you need to break their life cycle to get rid of them. While direct flea-repelling product applications can help, they don’t actually kill the fleas, eggs or larvae. So, in addition to looking after your animal’s hygiene and health, you also need to tackle his immediate environment.
Topicals For dogs with fleas, topical applications of essential oils can prove an effective alternative to traditional chemicals. Tea tree oil is especially good and will kill fleas. Keep in mind that essential oils are strong and should be used sparingly; it’s best to dilute them with water. Consult with a professional aromatherapist for more detailed advice. Again, do not use these oils on cats. Use aromatic hydrosols, instead. Herbal flea powders and collars are another alternative—be sure to get a natural product.
Inside the House The next step is to go on a major cleaning spree. Thoroughly vacuum all carpets and upholstery, taking care to penetrate dark corners and crevices and along baseboards; dispose of the vacuum bag promptly. Launder anything washable in hot water, such as cushion covers, curtains or bedspreads; otherwise, use a green dry cleaner. Frequently wash the animal’s
bedding and regularly clean all surfaces he lies on. To help keep fleas from returning to the bedding, try sprinkling cedar shavings or lavender seeds in and around it. You can also carefully sprinkle natural, unprocessed diatomaceous earth on carpets, along walls, in corner and cracks in the floor, even under sturdy upholstery. It will interrupt the fleas’ interior functions and kill them. Helpful, sodium-based flea-killing products act as a dessicant and work to break the life cycle by drying out flea eggs and larvae.
Outside the House In warm weather, fleas can live happily in the backyard, ready to jump on your animal companion as soon as he walks past. Clear the area of any piles of dead leaves, brush or other yard and garden debris where fleas like to hide. Also, keep dog houses or cat enclosures clean and dry. Consider buying beneficial nematodes, naturally occurring microscopic worms that kill fleas by infesting their larvae. Steinernema (Sc or Sf) varieties are the best. Nematodes usually are available in a pellet or powdered form; just mix them with water and spread them over the area you wish to treat, using a watering can or sprayer. In many regions, it’s still early in the year to be thinking about fleas. But, the sooner you put a prevention program in place, the better your companion will cope and the easier it will be to keep the situation under control.
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Encountering Grief, Encountering Love: Gary Matthews
Shamanic Counselor, Owner of Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts by Kristin DeMint
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or Gary Matthews, life is about direct experience. It’s about following love, following grief and awakening to grace. It’s about tuning into pain rather than shrinking back in fear. It’s about diving headlong into all of life’s experiences and emerging from them with new vision, refined by the fires of everyday human life, and sharing that vision with others. His voice is soft and light; he chooses his words carefully, expresses them slowly. He’s present, and it shows. The 58-year-old owner of Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts as well as Oz Farm Sanctuary knows what it means to ask lionsized questions of life, to feel life-shattering heartbreak, to experience the burning agony of loss. He knows the value of wanting to be free as well as the destructive power of attachments we make in attempts to set ourselves free. As he talks, though, his voice smiles, “I feel so lucky to be living the life I’ve always imagined and then some.” Matthews’ intimacy with Mother Nature led him on many pursuits with an underlying theme: earth-based selfrealization. In 1994, the love of his life passed away. As part
of his grief process following her death, Matthews started studying and receiving shamanic breathwork through the Venus Rising Institute in California (www.shamanicbreathwork.org). In the early 2000s, Matthews was ordained by the Association for the Integration of the Whole Person (AIW) as a shamanic counselor. In this role, his goal is, in his own words, “To help clients untangle the sour words we carry with us and open up to the sweetness that underlies everything. It’s about honoring nature in, of and through all things.” When Matthews sees a client for the first time in an hour-and-a-half-long session, the two begin by talking about the client’s history as well as current thoughts, feelings, and so on. Prior to the first session, Matthews asks the client to pay attention to his or her dreams and the nature signs within them, and these observations are prime discussion material as well. After talking, Matthews and the client set an intention for that session, and then they do something to bring that intention to this world—perhaps a shamanic journey, a shamanic extraction (which removes sour energy), a soul
In this role, his goal is, in his own words, “To help clients untangle the sour words we carry with us and open up to the sweetness that underlies everything. It’s about honoring nature in, of and through all things.”
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retrieval (which returns to them something they’ve lost), or perhaps recapitulation (which helps them to let go of attachments to other people or substances). The session is guided by intuition, and both the client and Matthews agree on the treatment plan before they proceed with it. “Essentially, we set the stage for healing in a sacred manner and then spirit takes over,” Matthews explains. The clients schedule future sessions on a case-by-case basis—sometimes Matthews recommends coming back, and sometimes he doesn’t. When Matthews decided to buy Stillpoint just over a year ago, part of his intention was to give back to the community where he was raised. A graduate of Sycamore High School, Matthews left home, endured several transformational experiences, and came back to his hometown to resurface “out loud,” as he puts it, to share with his hometown the grace bestowed on him. Among other things, he says, “I want to teach shamanic journeying here, drumming, the magic of rhythms, that magic is real and okay. The sacred feminine,
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to go toward grief.” -Gary Matthews the Compassionate Mother, is so important at Stillpoint. She loves all her children the same, equally, without condition.” In addition to massage therapy and shamanic counseling, Stillpoint offers a diverse range of holistic healing therapies, including hypnotherapy, Kinesis Myofascial Integration (KMI) and yoga. The business is also the meetingplace of Arc of the Lotus, a group dedicated to helping women and their families around childbirth, both pre- and postnatal, with doulas, yoga instructors, and massage therapists. In the near future, Stillpoint will begin hosting a drum circle (with a fire circle and dancing for any free-spirited folks out there) every Friday night from 9 to 11. About Stillpoint, Matthews says, “We have a certain likemindedness for the connection of body, mind, and spirit. We work with each other cooperatively, supporting each other and even working on each other. Everything is shared here.” About his life, Matthews says, “There’s a thread that connects all my dots. One way to describe it is love. Another way to describe it is grace, because I feel really blessed and fortunate. Another way to describe it is grief, because I’ve experienced deep losses in my life. The further a person goes, I’ve found, the narrower and more difficult the path gets. The stakes get higher; the reward is to know myself more, to be more authentic. Throughout my life, I made choices to go toward love, to go toward self-realization, to go toward grief.” To learn more about Gary Matthews or for information about Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, visit www.shamaniccounselor.com or www.stillpointtherapy.com or call 513-4895302.
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Swim Like Fish Swimming is one of the best water workouts around, working all the major muscle groups as the repetitive motion of gliding through the water puts you in a state of zen. “Focus on being long and relaxed in the water,” advises Desirée Ficker, professional triathlete and co-author of The Waterproof Triathlete. “Form is more important than speed.” Swim 100-meter laps, alternating between a front stroke, like the crawl, and a backstroke. Aim to swim at least 20 laps, with a 15-second rest between each lap. Two lengths of the pool, from one side to the other and back again, counts as a lap. As you become more proficient, add more laps and fewer rests. Swimming works shoulders, triceps, biceps and abdominals. Reward: Burn up to 563 calories in a one-hour workout.
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Aqua aerobics isn’t just for senior citizens in rubber bathing caps. These low-impact fitness classes offer a variety of effective, all over workouts. Most fitness centers that have
pools offer water aerobics and fitness classes, in addition to their lap lanes. One of the biggest benefits of aqua aerobics is having someone else design the workout; all you have to do is play follow-the-leader. “Water aerobics is a great starting point for someone who’s new to working out in the pool,” says Katz. “The instructor can offer suggestions to make the movements easier or more challenging, so you can tailor the workout to your fitness level.” Reward: Burn about 285 calories per hour.
Kick It Belly flops off the diving board aside, falling into the water is painless, so it’s a great place to work on balance; all you need is a kickboard. Warm up by holding the kickboard out in front of you and use flutter kicks to swim five laps. Then, sit on the kickboard with your legs dangling over the side. Kick your legs and flutter your arms to propel yourself around the pool. Continue for one minute, then rest for 15 seconds. Do three reps. This exercise works arms, chest, back, abs and legs. Next, hold the kickboard under the water and place your feet on opposite ends, as if you were surfing. Slowly stand up, extending your arms to your sides to tread water. Bring your legs toward your chest, and then lower them again. Do 10 reps. Benefits include improved balance and stronger abs. Reward: Burn as much as 246 calories in an hour.
Race for the Finish Line When the pavement is hot enough to
cook an egg, an afternoon run is out of the question. Hop in the pool, instead. “Use the same running motion you would if you were running on the road,” advises Ficker. “Emphasize high knees and drive your arms forward to keep you above water.” A half-hour jog might not seem like much, especially if you’re used to putting in more time on the treadmill, but it’s long enough to give your back, abs, glutes, hip flexors and quads a solid workout. Start with a five-minute warmup, walking in place in shallow water. Move to deep water and, with or without a buoyancy belt, begin jogging. Set a goal to run for 30 minutes, followed by a fiveminute, shallow water cool down.
From there, jump straight up, bringing your legs together at the top of the jump, to land in the starting position. Do 20 reps to firm thighs and butt. Reward: Burn an average of 520 calories per session. Note: Calorie counts are based on a 155-pound woman. Freelance writer Jodi Helmer is the author of The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference. Connect at Green-Year.com.
Reward: Deepwater jogging burns about 340 calories per hour, 100 calories more than jogging on land.
Feel the Burn To look even better in your bathing suit, go with a cross-training workout that both burns calories and builds muscle. Katz recommends this 60-minute cross-training workout, which is challenging enough for experienced athletes. In shallow water, start by walking in place for five minutes. Next, move to the deep end and alternate five minutes of treading water with five minutes of jogging, for a total of 20 minutes. At the edge of the pool, place palms flat on the pool deck and push yourself upwards as high as you can go. Now, lower yourself until your arms are at a 90-degree angle. Do 20 reps. Back in shallow water, stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Squat low enough to submerge your shoulders.
Poolside Must-Haves Water Bottle: Working out in the water is cooling, but your body still sweats. Take regular breaks to hydrate during a water workout, just as you would at the gym.
Waterproof Watch: It’s easy to lose track of time when you’re in the pool. It helps to wear a waterproof watch, especially if you’re moving between activities.
Sunscreen: Sun reflects off the water, increasing risk of sunburn. Stay safe by applying waterproof sunscreen before you get in the water.
Source: Jane Katz, Ph.D., All-American, World Masters and World Senior Games champion swimmer and author of Your Water Workout and Swimming for Total Fitness.
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When early colonists first sailed to the New World in the 1620s, they brought along their cherished European honey bees, introducing Apis mellifera to the North American continent. Here, while sowing the seeds of statehood, our pioneer forebears continued to practice the customs of rural England, where honey bees had long been treated as family members. “Telling the bees” about births, marriages and deaths and including them in special occasions was part of the fabric of family life.
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oday, small-scale, organic beekeeping is making a timely comeback, with renewed interest in and respect for these lost arts from a simpler time. Humans share with honey bees an ancient, intimate and symbiotic relationship of mutual benefit. Although the fossil records indicate that honey bees were thriving on the planet for an estimated 70 million years prior to the appearance of man, human beings and these highly-evolved social insects quickly developed an enduring affinity for each other. Our interconnectedness goes back at least 10,000 years, when humans began to record their honey-hunting activities in charcoal and chalk pictographs on cave walls. Honey was a valuable food source for our ancestors and they collected it avidly. As the hunter-gatherer societies settled into selfsustaining family groups, small garden plots became a familiar center of agriculture and social stability. Honey bees adapted to the increasingly organized agricultural system, attracted to the flowering fruit and vegetable crops that sustained their own hive and honey production needs. In return, the bees enhanced pollination and increased harvest yields for their human partners. Over the intervening millennia, this interspecies friendship has evolved into the
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practices of modern beekeeping, generating dozens of cropspecific industries. Roughly 100 of the world’s favorite food crops are now directly reliant upon honeybee pollination, which translates to about 40 percent of the human diet. Today, however, the very capacity for cross-species cooperation that gave rise to the human-honeybee relationship has also given rise to a host of unintended consequences, including a phenomenon dubbed Colony Collapse Disorder, in which resident honey bees simply vanish from hives. Something is seriously wrong and scientists are stumped. Some observers call the situation the “perfect storm” of circumstances, which includes the proliferation of pesticide and chemical use in mono-crop production; poor queen breeding practices; loss of genetic diversity; immune system weaknesses; global trade expansion, introducing alien pests against which local bees haven’t had time to develop resistance; mystery viruses; and the usual pests, threats and challenges of sustaining healthy, resilient colonies that can produce strong queen bees. Hope for saving the world’s hardest-working pollinator may lie in finding ways to dramatically increase honeybee research funding, which is being decreased in some states, due to budget cuts. The nonprofit Friends of Honeybees Foundation has been established as a conduit for honey bee research funds. Some companies, like Häagen-Dazs, have also set up donation sites.
Today, small-scale, organic beekeeping is making a timely comeback, with renewed interest in and respect for these lost arts from a simpler time.
A powerfully positive alternative action, encouraged by under-funded researchers, is for private individuals to take up small-scale beekeeping. “An army of amateur beekeepers could become part of an eventual solution by helping to collect field data in a wide array of microclimates and conditions,” suggests David Tarpy, Ph.D., the state apiculturist and an associate professor of entomology at North Carolina State University. Renewed popularity of the English garden hive structure harkens back to times when women were often the mistresses responsible for family hives. Readily available in easily assembled kits from beekeeping catalogs, this lighter hive holds fewer frames than heavier, commercial hives. It is often sold with a gabled, copper-roof section or adorned with finials, making it a delightful visual addition to a bee-friendly backyard or rooftop urban garden. State-funded cooperative extension programs across the country have the scoop on beekeeping and honey production, providing free information and regular classes. The largest bee school in the United States, in Asheville, North Carolina, last year hosted 300 students for a multi-weekend program and turned away dozens, due to lack of space. Remarks Tarpy, “These are encouraging signs that many are answering the call.” For information and to locate a local beekeeping association or club, visit FriendssOfHoneybees.org/ resources.html. Secure a garden hive from BrushyMountainBeeFarm.com.
N’ann Harp is a beekeeping activist, freelance writer and founder of Friends of Honeybees, living in Asheville, NC. Contact her at Nann@FriendsOfHoneybees.org or info@TheSpicewoodFarm.com.
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educate you about the latest recess tag incarnation and then, declare yourself to be “It.” Take the long way to get to your slowest little one, putting all your effort into exaggerated steps, while you swing out those arms. Let your oldest give you a run for your money and enjoy being tagged over and over again. The delight on your children’s faces does a body good in more ways than one. A 20- to 30-minute workout will pass in no time.
Play as Exercise by Jen Lemen
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ummer is here and kids are running wild with boundless energy. Why not join them? Playing with your kids and their friends is a good way to bond with them. It’s also a quicker and easier route to keeping in shape than going to the gym. Twenty minutes of sustained play—running, jumping or dancing—three to four times a week, builds energy, improves cardiovascular health, helps overall mood, decreases tension, tones muscles and aids sleep. The following family games all offer a minimum 20 minutes of activity that will get your heart pumping and provide fun for all.
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Jump for Joy Forget everything you’ve ever said about jumping on the bed. Treat your kids to seven minutes of insanity by playing every jumping game you all can imagine. Start with a bedroom tour to find the bounciest beds, followed by a hop down the hall and through the living room. Keep your heart rate up after your seven minutes inside by taking it outside. Learn the jump rope rhymes de jour and hop ’til you drop. It’s great for calves, arms, delts and abs. Cool down with a little hopscotch, followed by a skip to the freezer, where homemade popsicles await.
Marathon Mania Invite neighborhood kids to a special race against the clock as you find out how many laps you can run around your house, apartment, car, yard or dining room table in five minutes. Fall down on the ground in a dizzy display of exhaustion. Then, get up and do it again and again. Push yourself to see how long you can hang with your most active preschooler. Award medals of distinction, made out of crepe paper and recycled aluminum foil, to everyone who ran the race. Little kids will love reporting to their parents and friends how they conquered 20 or 200 laps with you by their side.
Shake What Your Mama Gave You Turn up the radio in the kitchen and work up a sweat showing youngsters how to dance the night away. Just 20 minutes, rocking to five to six songs, will get your heart pumping and show everybody who’s still got it going on. Don’t be surprised if you want to keep going. Kids love to show off their own moves and appreciate your willingness to get down in the name of playful fun. Impromptu dance parties are the perfect intervention for couch potato kids’ longing for something fun to do this summer. Jen Lemen is a freelance writer, illustrator and doula in Silver Spring, Maryland. Connect at JenLemen.com.
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Visit your local
Farmers Markets Farmers markets provide Cincinnati’s neighborhoods with locally grown, fresh and mostly organic produce. The following markets are currently open: Anderson Farmers Market
Anderson Center Station, 7832 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Sat, 9am – 1pm. Through Oct 31. Food, plant vendors and entertainment. 513-688-8400
Northern Kentucky Regional Farmers Market
On the median behind the Goose Girl Fountain on Sixth & Main Streets, Covington, KY. Sat, 8am – 2pm. Through Oct. Local fruits and vegetables, plants, shrubs, grasses, and herbs. 859-292-2163
Boone County Farmers Market
6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. Daily, 9am – 6pm. Fruits, vegetables and flowers grown in Northern Kentucky. 859-586-6101 BooneCountyFarmersMarket.org
Findlay Farmers Market
1801 Race St, Cincinnati, OH (Over the Rhine). Sat, 8am – 6pm; Sun, 10am – 4pm. Outdoor vendors, street performers, and special events. 513-665-4839 FindlayMarket.org
Hyde Park Farmers Market
US Bank Parking Lot, 3424 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Sun, 9:30am – 1:30pm. Through Oct. Organic and conventionally grown produce, jellies, jams, honey, and baked goods, and locally grown flowers, plants and herbs. HydeParkFarmersMarket.com
Landen-Deerfield (Loveland) Farmers Market 3292 Montgomery Rd (across from Tractor Supply), Loveland, OH. Sat, 9am – 12pm. Local organic produce and products. 937-289-3151
Mt. Washington Farmers Market
Stanbery Park, 2221 Oxford Ave in Mt. Washington, OH. Thu, 2:30 – 6:30pm. Through Oct. Locally grown conventional and organic food products. 513-232-5724
Northside Farmers Market
Corner of Hamilton Ave and Lingo, Cincinnati, OH. Sun, 8:30am – 12:30pm. Homemade sweets and savories, plants and fresh cut flowers and more. Live music, free children’s activities and special themed events. NorthsideFarmersMarket.org
Sayler Park Farmers Market
Sayler Park, Parkland Ave and Monitor St, Cincinnati, OH. Tue, 4 – 7pm. Through Oct 27. Local produce, plants and herbs, bread, ice cream, sweets and baked goods. 513-675-0496
Strauss & Troy Market
Fountain Square, Downtow Cincinnati, OH. Tue, 11am – 2pm. Through Sep 29. Produce, baked goods, prepared lunch foods and beverages, flowers and handmade items. 513-621-2120
Uptown Farmers Market
Garden Park, 3581 W. Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Fri, 12 – 7pm; Sat, 10am - 2pm. Through Oct 31. Plants, Produce - Amish eggs, cheese , beads and bake goods. BBQ, Greek food, home-made soaps and lotions. Live music and weekly events. 513-238-6616
Wyoming Farmers Market
Corner of Wyoming Ave and Van Roberts Pl, Wyoming, OH. Tue, 3 – 7pm. Local organic produce and cottage-produced products. WyomingFarmersMarket.net
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from the practitioner’s hands, having the sense of leaving one’s body, or simply feeling relaxed. Some people report no noticeable sensations; however, these same individuals often report changes in their lives at a later date that they attribute in part to Reiki.
REIKI The Energy Connection
Can a person really send energy out of his or her hands?
Are you searching for relief from either physical or emotional pain? If so, you should consider a Reiki energy healing treatment. by Adrienne Davidson
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eiki (pronounced ray-kee) is an ancient Japanese holistic energy healing method that involves the application and manipulation of ki (pronounced “key”). Ki, also known as “chi,” “prana” or “universal life energy,” is the underlying force from which the universe is constructed. In other words, everything is made up of energy at its most basic level (remember electrons, protons and neutrons from high school science?). The purpose of a Reiki treatment is to strengthen a person’s energy system. Here are some common questions asked in regards to Reiki energy healing.
What is a Reiki session like?
Clients are treated fully clothed as they lie on a massage table in a private room. During the Reiki session, the practitioner gently rests his or her hands on the recipient in various patterns that follow the body’s energy centers. All positions are performed with the client’s privacy taken into full consideration; a hands-off approach is an option if the client prefers it.
How does Reiki work?
During a Reiki session, the practitioner becomes a conduit through which ki flows into the recipient’s body. Enough energy is provided to each recipient so that they can experience dramatic results mentally, emotionally, spiritually and/or physically. The client quickly reaches a state of deep relaxation, often meditative in nature. Once the person is in this state, the heartbeat slows down and blood pressure decreases, which in turn make his or her immune system function more efficiently. When you add the flow of extra energy into the equation, the recipient begins to heal at a much faster pace.
What does Reiki feel like?
The sensations that recipients have reported vary widely. Some common descriptions are seeing colors behind closed eyes, having visions or epiphanies, feeling tingling and/or warmth
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Yes. Through Kirlian photography (developed by Seymon Kirlian, an inventor and electrician of Krasnodar, Russia, in 1939) we are able to photograph the auric field around all living things. If you take a photo of a practitioner’s hands prior to a Reiki session and then take a second photo of the same practitioner’s hands during a Reiki session, you can clearly see that the auric field increases in size and intensity. Quantum physics also supports this theory in that we can move energy around with our intentions. Of course, not everyone can bend a spoon or move a glass across a table by mere intention, but each and every one of us can send ki out of our hands. In fact, we do so every time we pick up a crying child who has fallen and scraped a knee. The crying stops, and the pain literally recedes due to the Reiki that is being performed in that moment. The loving energy is sent into the child, helping that child to take control and to heal faster.
How can Reiki help me?
If you have a difficult time meditating or otherwise relaxing, Reiki is instrumental to your health. If you are always on the go, you are not allowing your body to catch up and heal itself from all the wear and tear you put on it. Energy blockages often cause physical symptoms such as stress-induced headaches and stomachaches. Reiki offers the following benefits, among others: • Relief of stress and pain • Release of emotional, mental and/ or spiritual issues • Improvement in overall energy level (lessens fatigue) • Accelerated natural healing • Stimulated immune system • Decreased recovery time • Empowerment to aid in your own healing or that of others
Can Reiki solve my health problems?
Sometimes. Reiki is not a form of medical treatment, nor is it a substitute for modern medical intervention; the practice is a simple method for helping a person to achieve balance on all levels. It empowers a person with the ability to connect ki energy with the body’s innate powers of healing, restoring the balance of the body’s physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual levels. Reiki is capable of healing any of these areas because it works at the underlying energy structure of matter; it is one tool you can use to help solve health problems, but it rarely solves the problem on its own.
Can I learn Reiki?
Yes! Anyone can become a Reiki practitioner in a relatively short period of time. The original teachings came from a Japanese man named Usui; he taught the Traditional Japanese Reiki (TJR) healing system to his students and the trend continued from master to student for several hundred years. The Japanese lineage has kept the teachings pure to the original methods; however, many lineages in the United States, which have been founded through Hawaii, have been enhanced to include other elements. Make sure you consider the lineage and experience of a Reiki Master when choosing your own instructor, as well as the type of Reiki being taught.
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healing foods exploring the raw life by Lisa Turner
I went raw once, and did so with a great deal of enthusiasm for the health benefits I would accrue. Certainly, eating only uncooked food seemed easy enough. Make a bunch of salads, gorge on apples and oranges, eat raw nuts, sprout some beans—piece of cake, I thought. After three weeks, all I wanted was a piece of cake. And bread. And hot, hot soups. Slowly but surely, after two months I returned to my old eating habits and to my beloved stove. I didn’t know what I know now: With a few simple tricks, we can conquer cooked-food cravings, as well as other common obstacles to a raw foods diet. Multiple Benefits The payoff for eating raw foods makes it worthwhile. When you cook food above 114 degrees, it destroys the enzymes that help you digest and assimilate the food. High temperatures also alter the chemical structure of vital nutrients. Overall, “You lose 50 percent of the protein, 80 percent of the vitamins and minerals and about 95 percent of the phytonutrients,” says Gabriel Cousens, a medical doctor and author of Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine. By enhancing nutrient absorption and making digestion easier, raw foods
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allow the body to spend its energy on other important functions. “If the body’s working on trying to digest heavy, difficult-to-process food, it can’t focus on healing,” says Natalia Rose, author of The Raw Food Detox Diet. The potential benefit of going raw is more radiant health. Says Cousens, “A live foods diet decreases inflammation, slows the aging process, increases immunity and energy and results in increased mental, physical and spiritual well-being.” Keep in mind though that cooking your food does carry some advantag-
es—besides the yummy taste. Heat actually makes some nutrients, like lycopene, in tomatoes, more bioavailable by breaking down the plant’s cell walls. Cooking also destroys so-called “anti-nutrients;” for example, phytates in grains and legumes, which block mineral absorption, as well as trypsin inhibitors in nuts and legumes, which hamper protein digestion. However, soaking and sprouting raw food helps break down these compounds, too. More importantly, raw foods don’t work for everyone. Both traditional Chinese medicine and ayurvedic traditions
teach that uncooked foods cool the body and may actually require more energy to digest. Thus, people who naturally tend to feel cold or dry should avoid them. “For certain body types at certain times of year, a raw food diet could be the best medicine,” says John Douillard, Ph.D., doctor of chiropractic and author of The 3-Season Diet. “But, during cold winter months, for certain body types, it can cause trouble.”
Getting Started In general, most people can eat raw foods with glowing results. Plus, the regimen doesn’t have to be an all-ornothing proposition. Depending on our constitution, we can choose how raw we want to go. “Most people won’t do a 100 percent raw diet, because it’s too painful,” says Susan Schenck, a licensed acupuncturist and author of The Live Food Factor. “Most people do better on an 85 percent raw diet.” Whether going all the way or taking the middle path, these seven surefire tricks make going raw easier: Constant cravings – Overcoming an appetite for bread, cookies, pasta, chips and most candy doesn’t come easily. The raw solution: “If you’re missing carbs, you can make satisfying substitutions from raw foods,” says Brigitte Mars, author of Rawsome! “Dates stuffed with almond butter or cookies made from raw, ground nuts and dried fruit can satisfy a sweet tooth. You can have flax crackers instead of chips or bread. And, you can make ‘rice’ out of cauliflower or rutabaga, and ‘pasta’ from zucchini strips.” Social support – Food provides more than physical nourishment. “It’s tied up in all kinds of social cues, holidays, mother’s love and childhood memories of being loved and nurtured,” observes Schenck. Foregoing those comfort foods can make us feel alone and isolated.
kitchen essentials by Lisa Turner Just because we’re not heating up a stove to prepare raw food doesn’t mean we don’t need the proper kitchen equipment. A blender and standard knives would probably suffice, but a variety of tools facilitates preparation of a wider variety of foods. Good starters include: • A great knife. Raw foods cooks slice and dice a lot, so invest in a chef’s knife, small paring knife and serrated knife, all of which should comfortably fit the hand. Wusthof, Henckels and Shun are good, long-lasting choices. • Food processors. These work better than a blender for grinding nuts and seeds and making soups, sauces and spreads. Opt for a high-quality one (Cuisinart is always a safe bet) that has attachments for shredding and slicing vegetables. A mini-food processor also helps in chopping garlic or grinding nuts and seeds. • A dehydrator. Although a dehydrator isn’t a must, it’s a help. Use it to make raw cookies, crackers, breads, fruit leathers and even ersatz burgers. The Excalibur dehydrator has a fan to distribute heat evenly and a temperature gauge to help judge how hot the food gets—important with a raw foods diet (ExcaliburDehydrator.com). • Spiral slicers. Great for cutting long, thin strips of butternut squash, zucchini or other vegetables to decorate salads or make raw ‘pasta.’ Joyce Chen makes a good, simple version (JoyceChen. com). • A juicer. A good basic juicer is available for $100 to $150. Or, go for the gold with a Green Star juicer (GreenStar.com), a high-end model that actually presses, rather than grinds, the produce. This creates less heat, which increases the juice’s quality.
The raw solution: Get support. Tap into the area’s raw community. Check local newspapers for notices of raw foods potluck groups, or start one.
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Dining out dilemmas – Nibbling on crudités at a restaurant, while fellow diners cozy up to burgers and fries, tempts even the most devoted raw-foodist.
foods, like avocados and nut butters, and add warming spices, like cinnamon, ginger and garlic, to dishes. Try grating apples, tossing them with cinnamon and ginger and warming them slightly in a dehydrator; no need to wait for winter. Yum.
The raw solution: Schenck suggests printing small cards that say, “I’m a High temperatures raw foodist; please prepare a large salad alter the chemical Time crunch – Raw for me, with fresh, structure of foods do take lonraw vegetables, nuts, vital nutrients. ger to prepare, at seeds and avocado.” least initially—and Ask the waiter to that alone sends many people back to deliver this special request to the chef. the microwave. At cocktail or dinner parties, call the host and ask to bring a dish to share. Then, whip up a favorite raw foods dish The raw solution: Spend a couple hours on weekends making enough food to last that will help keep temptation at bay several days. Focus on easy raw dishes, and may introduce someone new to like blended soups or nut pates, and take raw foods. advantage of time-saving equipment (see sidebar). Also, find a raw buddy for a The salad rut – If our daily raw foods meal-exchange program: Each cooking diet consists mainly of lettuce and partner makes double or triple quantities grated veggies, we’ll get bored fast. of raw dishes to share. One can only do so much with a bowl of Romaine. Commitment phobia – Following a raw foods diet requires discipline in The raw solution: Get creative. Invest in a few great raw foods recipe books. Seek terms of time, energy and attitude, all out raw foods classes to learn techniques of which challenge most of us. for preparing a variety of dishes—and The raw solution: Lighten up. “Remeet new friends in the process. member that the raw foods lifestyle is a choice, not a religion,” says Renee Needing the heat – Eating raw seems easier in warm-weather months, especial- Loux, author of The Balanced Plate. ly when farmers’ markets call. But, when “There isn’t one thing that works for everyone, and part of the journey is colder months return, we tend to crave learning to listen to your own body.” warming meals, like soup and creamy foods. A plate of sliced apples just doesn’t have the same comforting appeal as a slice of warm, organic apple pie. The raw solution: Eating foods raw doesn’t mean eating them icy cold. Most foods can be warmed to 110 degrees without damaging their enzymes. Also, eat high-fat raw
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P.S.: If you can’t live without one or two goodies, like Aunt Marge’s chocolate truffle cake, have a tiny bit, mindfully and moderately. We won’t tell. Lisa Turner is a nutrition writer, personal chef and food coach in Boulder, CO.
raw foods film documents diabetes turnaround The recent independent film, Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days, documents how holistic physicians Gabriel Cousens and Helen Ross are helping Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics to reverse their disease naturally, without prescription drugs. Ages of the five patients participating in the filmed 2008 study ranged from their early 20s to late 60s. According to a company spokeswoman, they are representative of several dozen cases that have been treated at Cousens’ Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, in Patagonia, Arizona. During the study, the subjects ate only organic, vegan, uncooked raw foods for 30 days. Researchers report that by the fourth day, three people with Type 2 and one with Type 1 diabetes were off their insulin completely. By the end of the 30-day retreat, these four had stabilized blood sugar, and the remaining Type 1 patient was down to one-fifth of his usual dosage of insulin. “It’s not just diabetes,” says Cousens. “Everything went back to normal.” According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million Americans, or 7.8 percent of the population, are living with diabetes. The International Diabetes Federation estimates the worldwide number at 246 million. Cousens states, “We need to wake up to the possibility that simply changing our diet can significantly reverse, and even cure, this disease.” Sources: RawFor30Days.com and TreeofLife.nu. Also see There is a Cure for Diabetes, by Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
10 tips for eating raw by Chef Matthew Kenney
1 | start with shopping. The best way to start eating raw is to visit local farmers’ markets in season. The abundance of produce—sweetsmelling fruits, glowing heirloom tomatoes and vibrant greens, none of which have seen the inside of a refrigerator—is better than the best gourmet shop. Let taste be your guide.
2 | stock up on condiments. Keep a variety of condiments in your kitchen, including raw cashews and macadamia nuts, almond and hazelnut butters, dried sweet dates and seaweeds and nut and olive oils. They make it easy to dress up simple raw dishes and enhance the appeal of salads and raw nori (seaweed paper) rolls.
and then enhanced with green powders. You can mix fruit with fresh collard greens, kale or Swiss chard in the blender. Sometimes, I also add soy or nut milks to smoothies, rather than fruit juice.
6 | practice some of the world’s simplest recipes. Take gazpacho, for example: Simply blend vegetables, including tomato, cucumber, a bit of fresh red chili, sea salt, citrus or vinegar and perhaps a garnish of diced avocado, and you’re done. It makes a meal in five minutes. Use gazpacho as a jumping-off point for other raw soups.
7 | indulge in fat.
Start with a powerful blender, a food processor and sharp knives. Advanced cooks also use a dehydrator, which costs about the same as a high-quality sauté pan.
Raw fats from high-fat plants are actually great for you on many levels. For a delicious and nutritious meal, try a small salad dressed with cold-pressed nut or olive oil, and a bowl of homemade guacamole with raw chips, which are now appearing in major organic markets everywhere.
4 | perfect your own smoothie.
8 | have an all-raw day.
Simple variations can be made from unpasteurized fruit juices (perhaps made at home). Mix with other fruits and natural sweeteners, such as agave nectar or honey. My favorite is a rich blend made from banana, cacao powder, agave nectar, raw almond butter and either water or coconut water. Use common sense when measuring. It’s decadent, delicious and nourishing, and easy on the digestive system. This shake will power you for hours.
The results of a single raw day will amaze you. Try a green smoothie for breakfast, a big salad or a homemade nori roll for lunch and maybe raw lasagna for dinner, with fruit and nut snacks during the day.
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5 | build up to greens. Green juices can be challenging to prepare at home, so it may be easier to prepare smoothies that are fruit- and berry-based,
9 | the proof of the pudding is in the eating. For the more adventurous cook, a raw food “pudding” takes no more than 15 minutes to make. Blend young Thai coconut meat, agave nectar, sea salt, vanilla and raw organic cacao powder. This rich, delicious and healthy dessert has no refined sugars. All it requires is a good knife or cleaver to extract the meat from the coconut.
10 | not yet convinced? Eat one whole piece of fruit before every lunch or dinner for one week. It might be an organic apple or peach, a papaya or mango, or whatever is in season, but it will make for a life-altering experience. Matthew Kenney is an award-winning chef, restaurant entrepreneur and international consultant. His cookbooks include Raw Food/Real World and Everyday Raw. For more, see MatthewKenneyCuisine.com.
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Reflexology How Our Feet Talk by Linda Sechrist
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he body has an amazing ability to regularly heal, repair and revitalize itself, but it can occasionally use an assist with its daily workload. Reflexology, a natural approach to rebalancing and encouraging internal healing processes, could be just the boost the body needs, according to The Ingham Method® of Foot Reflexology. This complementary therapy uses alternating pressure on reflex points located on the feet and hands, and is sometimes used in conjunction with other modalities, such as massage and aromatherapy. “If you’re feeling out of kilter, don’t know why or what about, let your feet reveal the answer, find the sore spot, work it out.” That’s the personal philosophy of Eunice D. Ingham, who created the world-renowned Ingham Method, considered the Rolls-Royce of reflexology. Ingham, working alongside her mentor, Dr. Joe Shelby Riley, researched and documented the theories and techniques used today by 25,000 reflexologists throughout the world. Her work was based on Dr. William Fitzgerald’s zone therapy of the 1920s; he was the first to pioneer the concept of reflex areas on the feet that correspond to body parts. The Original Works of Eunice D. Ingham, published in 1984, includes Stories the Feet Can Tell Thru Reflexology, correlating the connections between specific organs and glands with reflex areas in the feet. As a nephew of the late Ingham, Dwight Byers’ 70-year love of reflexology began early. He still remarks how, “Her signature thumb, finger and hand techniques brought relief to my childhood symptoms of hay fever and
“If you’re feeling out of kilter, don’t know why or what about, let your feet reveal the answer, find the sore spot, work it out.” –Eunice D. Ingham asthma.” Byers is the author of Better Health with Foot Reflexology, and president of the International Institute of Reflexology, in St. Petersburg, Florida. The institute provides both training for reflexologists and continuing education for massage therapists, nurses and chiropractors worldwide.
A reflexologist’s experienced hands and thumbs, which travel over feet dusted with non-talcum powder, pick up on textures such as grittiness, sponginess, lumps, hard spots or a callous formation. Lucy Scarbrough is secretary of the American Reflexology Certification Board, an independent testing agency for certifying the competency of reflexologists. The graduate of the International Institute of Reflexology is a nationally certified aromatherapist and a Reiki master, who works part time at a Memphis, Tennessee spa. “Reflexology sessions are really good for foot problems, especially the loss of feeling,” says Scarbrough, who finds that her clients are often delighted to find that treatments relax the entire body and relieve emotional stress. “Nurses and waitresses who stand on their feet all day are especially good candidates for reflexology,” advises Scarbrough, “because treatments help increase circulation.” Responses to reflexology vary widely, from feelings of calm and sleepiness to a sense of renewed energy and rejuvenation. “The more frequently you experience reflexology,” remarks Byers, “the more likely you are to notice overall benefits.” For information on the International Institute of Reflexology, call 727-3434811 or visit Reflexology-USA.net. For a list of nationally certified reflexologists, refer to the American Reflexology Certification Board; go to arcb.net and click on Referral to a National Certificant.
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The Spice of Life Supporting Wellness Simply, Cheaply, and Effectively by Abby Artemisia
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lmost any culinary herb you can think of has some sort of therapeutic benefit(s). These common flavor enhancers do more than elicit happiness from your taste buds—they may also bring healing to your mind and body, and you can easily work them into your diet. When you consume these herbs as food in your daily diet, your meals do double duty; your meals support your health without added cost to your budget or the environment. Following are some of the most common and readily accessible culinary herbs that are great means of supporting your body’s health.
Cinnamon Due to its spicy nature, cinnamon warms the body by increasing circulation. The herb is also antifungal and antibacterial and provides cold and flu relief. Cinnamon is one of the ingredients in Chai tea, which some Indians consume as a life-supporting tonic, supporting digestion along with the other ingredients. Researchers are currently studying cinnamon’s effects on balancing blood sugar, especially in conjunction with diabetes. Cinnamon is generally safe for pregnant women when used as a culinary herb. However, in very large doses, it can be a uterine stimulant. To consume cinnamon regularly, take up Chai tea drinking, sprinkle cinnamon on your oatmeal, chew a cinnamon stick, or try some iced apple cider.
Garlic One of the most powerful and most common culinary tonic herbs is garlic, which is a natural antibiotic and is antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. Regular garlic consumption can
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also protect you from mosquito and other insect bites. This culinary herb is even said to offer immunity to cancer. To fight infection and illness, chew a whole clove daily as needed, if you can stomach it. For daily wellness maintenance, just include garlic in your daily diet; you can find it in a majority of recipes in most cookbooks. Raw garlic is the most potent; one of my favorite ways to eat raw garlic is in hummus.
Ginger Throughout history, people have used ginger to ease nausea, whether from indigestion, motion sickness, or morning sickness. With its warming properties, ginger increases circulation, also reducing cholesterol. It is also helpful when fighting off a cold because of its high mineral content. You can consume it in Chai tea or ginger tea, in stir fry, and so on.
Rosemary One of the most common health-promoting herbs that come to mind is rosemary. It is a truly amazing plant, offering a multitude of health benefits. Its worldwide claim to fame is the relief of headaches, stomach pains, and even malaria. Rosemary stimulates blood circulation, which has been shown to have a healing effect on the common cold, sore throat, and liver ailments. Rosemary tastes great added to breads, omelettes, and salad dressings.
Turmeric Turmeric, slightly spicy and in the ginger family, is an herb long revered in India. The root is usually the part used both
in cooking and in therapeutic treatments; it is bright orange in color and is an important ingredient in curry powder. Turmeric is one of the most highly touted anti-inflammatory herbs. Its benefits have been likened to the most widely used prescription and over-the-counter inflammatory and pain medications, but with none of the side effects. Turmeric can also help ease menstrual pains, regulate menstrual cycles, and shrink uterine tumors. It clears the liver, dissolves gallstones, and supports digestion. Like many other brightly colored fruits and vegetables, turmeric has a high anti-oxidant content which aids in protection from free radicals and cancer growth. American cuisine does not often include turmeric, but many Indian and Thai recipes include turmeric alone or in curry powder. This is a great opportunity to start experimenting with various kinds of curry. Remember: Label the date of purchase of your culinary herbs—fresh herbs definitely taste better than older ones, and they work more effectively. If you purchase herbs, use them during the first six months following the purchase date. Herbs that are roots, barks, or berries last longer, usually a year. If you grow and harvest your own herbs, the leaves should stay fresh for about a year, and the roots, bark, and berries, about two years. Of course, the only way to undeniably know the quality of your herbs is to smell and taste them yourself. Herbalist Abby Artemisia teaches herbal workshops and offers herbal wellness consultations in the greater Cincinnati area through her company, Goddess Garden Healing. For more information, visit www.goddessgardenhealing.com or contact Abby at abby@goddessgardenhealing.com or 513-307-5226.
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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 15.
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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 salads, and organic smoothies. Stop in for fresh-baked vegan goods and fair trade tea. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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4165 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513) 681-6358 MeltNorthside.com Melt is an eclectic deli featuring a health-conscious, vegetarianfriendly 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. See ad on page 16.
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HEALTHY DINING DIRECTORY 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. See ad on page 19.
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine All about Pet Care in Middletown 513-424-1626 AllAboutPetCare.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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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 9 & 25.
MASSAGE THERAPY SHANNON N. MCKNIGHT, LMT, NCTMB
Come begin your journey to wellness! 513-225-0097 iahp.com/ShannonMcKnight Shannon is an Ohio licensed and Nationally Certified massage therapist specializing in therapeutic massage, craniosacral therapy, reiki/ healing touch, and infant massage instruction. See Stillpoint ad on page 18 Shannon was the author of “How to Choose a Massage School” in the May issue of Natural Awakenings.
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!
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Children’s HEALTH Find great tips to help your child stay healthy all year long in the August edition of Natural Awakenings. For more information about advertising and how you can participate, call
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the consumption of and production of what are called specialty crops. The fact that the Department of Agriculture calls real food a specialty tells you all you need to know; it shouldn’t be a specialty, it should be routine.
A Conversation with Michael Pollan
Q. You have suggested many new national food initiatives. What can individuals do? I think it’s vitally important that we teach kids how to grow food by putting gardens in the schools, how to cook food by having teaching kitchens (what used to be called home economics) and how to eat food. I think Alice Waters has it completely right; lunch should be an academic subject. You should get credit for lunch in the same way you get credit for physical education.
Activist, Author and Journalist by Ellen Mahoney
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cclaimed author and journalist Michael Pollan argues that Americans eat too many “edible foodlike substances” and not enough real food. Pollan is the bestselling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and his latest book, In Defense of Food, sheds light on how everyone can make more thoughtful, healthy food choices. His best advice? “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” Q. How do you define the term “food” versus “edible foodlike substance”? Foods are basically the plants, animals and fungi we have been eating for a long time and are more the product of nature than industry. Edible foodlike substances are relatively recent and novel and are characterized by higher levels of processing and synthetic ingredients. In general, one way to look at it is that edible foodlike substances contain ingredients you don’t have in your pantry, such as high fructose corn syrup, xanthan gum and carrageenan. Q. Why do we need to defend our food? The thing food needs to be defended against is this whole way of looking at it as a pile of nutrients, so that food disappears. When we walk down the aisle of the supermarket, we don’t see the names of traditional foods, we see
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omega-3, calcium and vitamin D. It’s all this biochemistry that’s getting in the way of perceiving actual real foods. Q. Realistically, how should people eat for maximum health? First, tune out all the nutritional advice that’s out there—all the health claims, all the latest studies telling you whether it’s carbs or protein or fat that you have to worry about, and focus on the foods themselves. Take back control of your diet. I think cooking is one of the keys, because a big part of our problem is that the culture of cooking has collapsed. We’re outsourcing our food preparation to corporations, and they don’t do it very well. They tend to cook with far more salt, fat and sugar than any normal human being would ever think to put in their food. Q. In a recent interview, you claimed that democratizing organic food is crucial. Please explain that. We need to democratize healthy food; not just organic food, but fresh produce also, which is more expensive than junk food. If you’ve got a dollar to spend in the supermarket and you’re poor, you’re going to end up in the middle aisle buying processed food, because by the calorie, it’s a bargain. We need to find ways to stimulate
Q. What is your view on the relationship between food and living a conscious, wide-awake life? Food is one of the most profound ways we engage the natural world; not just the landscape, but the species we share this planet with. One of the traditional uses of food has been to remind us of this critical relationship—our dependence on nature. That’s why people say Grace. Yes, they’re thanking God, but they’re also thanking the creatures that gave their lives for us and the land that brings forth this bounty. I think eating at its best is a profoundly spiritual experience. For more information visit MichaelPollan.com. Ellen Mahoney is a freelance writer and teaches writing at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Contact evm@ infionline.net.
The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway. - Michael Pollan
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Fran Cannon Slayton – 2-4pm. Author discusses and signs her debut novel “When the Whistle Blows.” Free. Blue Marble Children’s Bookstore. 1356 S. Fort Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. 859-781-0602
Everybody’s Backyard Picnics – 6-8:30pm. Magician, clowns, double dutch, music by Ms. Jaz and free hot dogs while supplies last. Free. Daniel Drake Park. 3800 Red Bank Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-354-2333
FRIDAY, JULY 10 THURSDAY, JULY 2 Community Blood Drive – 10-11am. All donors receive free T-shirt. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Lookout Corporate Center. 1717 Dixie Hwy, Fort Wright, KY. 859-283-2018
Celebration of Life Float and Fiesta – 4pm. Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment following the float. Proceeds to go to June Morgan River Sanctuary Fund. Free/ donations accepted. Morgan’s Brookville Location. 7040 Whitewater River LN, Brookville, IN. RSVP 513-407-4904
Writer’s Group – 7pm. Free. Delhi Township Branch Library. 5095 Foley Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6019
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SUNDAY, JULY 5 Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Yard Sale – 8am-2pm. Benefits Cincinnati’s Young People’s Theatre. Parking Lot of Covedale Center for the Performing Arts. 4990 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-241-6550 Preserving the Harvest – 9:30am-1:30pm. Learn ways to can, freeze and dry bulk produce. Park + Vine is supplying canning jars and other items for sale. Cincinnati Locavore’s Valerie Taylor demonstrates techniques for putting up berries, tomatoes, and vegetables. Hyde Park Farmers’ Market. 3424 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275
Edible Medicinal Plant Walk – 9-11am. Walk with us through field and woods and take a look at some “weeds” that actually serve a bigger purpose than you may realize. Free. French Park. 3012 Section Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-861-3435 Small Steps to Health and Wealth Challenge – 9am. Eight-week challenge. Weekly weigh-ins, habit tracking and mini educational sessions aimed at improving health and wealth. Free. Boone County Farmers Market. Ky. 18 & Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859-586-6101 Lead the life you want: 2days – 10am-6pm. Workshop with Gary Matthews and Brad Collins. Bring an open heart and mind, a pillow, blanket, sleeping bag, journal, and a sacred object. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Vegetarian lunch provided. $200/ $185 if registered by July 1. Oz Farm Sanctuary. 1729 Hunter Road, Goshen, OH. RSVP 513-722-1917
TUESDAY, JULY 14 Gardening In the City 2009: Avant Garden – 7-9pm. Innovative, surprising design for unconventional spaces. Learn tips and techniques to help make city living more green! Free. Popular Library, Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513369-6919
THURSDAY, JULY 16 Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening – 9:3011:30am. Learn how to extend your vegetable harvest into the winter. Free. Boone County Extension Service. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington KY. RSVP 859-586-6101 Resume Basics Workshop – 2-4pm. Come prepared to type your resume & we will provide you with the tools & resources you need to get started. Learn how to access online resume tutorials & templates. Bring flash drive. Free. Computer Training Room, Main Library, 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-6900 Laughter Therapy – 5:30-6:30pm. Oomph!!! has such a deal for you. Laugh your socks off, then enjoy $5 off on your dinner. Come join Betty Finney for some laughter and activate your funnybone plus release some built up stress. Bring this listing to receive $5 off on dinner. RSVP by July 2. $10. bd Mongolian Grille. 8655 Mason Montgomery Grille, Cincinnati, OH. 513-231-6275 BellyLaugh.net Using Color to Heal with the Basic Chakra System – 7:15pm. By Doris Schnetzer. Free. Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center. 10198 Springfield Pk, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-772-9065
FRIDAY, JULY 17 Library Book Sale. Hosted by The Friends of the Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton Free. Norwood Branch. 4325 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6035
SATURDAY, JULY 18 Library Book Sale. See July 17.
How to Apply for Jobs Online – 10-11:30am. Learn about how to apply for jobs online & get an opportunity to work on your online job applications. Free. Computer Training Room, Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6900
Taste of Delhi – 5-10pm. Includes music by II Juicy, TimePiece and Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project. Delhi Park. 5125 Foley RD, Cincinnati, OH. 513922-3906
Geocaching 101 – 10am-12pm. Proper etiquette for spot selection, how to get coordinates and what needs to go inside a cache. Bring your GPS unit or borrow one of ours. Meet at the kiosk. Free. Stanbery Park. 2221 Oxford Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-761-4313
Year Round Gardening: Ever Popular Evergreens – 6:30pm. Incorporating evergreens in your landscape with White Oak Garden Center. Free. Monfort Heights Branch Library. 3825 West Fork Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4472
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Lead the life you want: 2days. See July 11.
Water Olympics – 1-3pm. Water activities and challenges for the entire family. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. 513-563-4513
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TUESDAY, JULY 7 Hypothyroidism: Causes and Natural Solutions – 7:15pm. By Dr. Patricia Bender. Free. Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center. 10198 Springfield Pk, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-772-9065
THURSDAY, JULY 9 Detoxification – 4pm. By Dr. Patricia Bender. Free. Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center. 10198 Springfield Pk, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-772-9065
Traditional Japanese Reiki: 1st Degree – 12-8pm. With Bruce Davis. Original Japanese teachings followed. $165. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 Info@ MantraWellnessCenter.com
MONDAY, JULY 13 Preparing Your Resume & Letters – 6:30-9pm. Review details on preparing resumes, cover letters and other correspondence. Discuss strategies for handling difficult situations. Essential Career Workshops series: $35-$40 per workshop. Workforce Development Center. 10100 Reading Rd, Evendale, OH. RSVP 513-665-4444 or YourCareerPlan@cinci.rr.com
MONDAY, JULY 20 Creating a Resume – 10-11:30am. Learn about how to use Word 2007 to update an existing resume or start a new resume from scratch. Free. Computer Training Room, Main Library, 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6900 Raising Money Smart Kids – 6:30pm. Learn how to teach your children to handle money responsibly early for lifetime good financial habits with PNC Bank. Free. Covedale Branch Library. 4980 Glenway Ave,
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Year Round Gardening: Power Perennials – 6:30pm. Perennials with staying power both in blooms and drought tolerance. With White Oak Garden Center. Free. Monfort Heights Branch Library. 3825 West Fork Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4472
Research the Company & Win the Job – 2-3pm. Learn how to research your prospective employer so that you can ace the interview. Free. Room 3A, Main Library, 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-6900
Friday Food Fun Group – 10-11:30am. 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
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Candida Overgrowth – 7:15pm. By Dr. Bender. Free. Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center. 10198 Springfield Pk, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-772-9065
Interview Preparation – 6:30-9pm. Discuss the interview process. Refresher on interviewing skills and strategies. Review obstacles to interviewing confidently and discuss techniques. Essential Career Workshops series: $35-$40 per workshop. Workforce Development Center. 10100 Reading Rd, Evendale, OH. RSVP 513-665-4444 or YourCareerPlan@cinci.rr.com
THURSDAY, JULY 23 Back Care Basics – 7:15 p.m. Free. Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center. 10198 Springfield Pk, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-772-9065
FRIDAY, JULY 24 Future Authors – 10:30am. Share writing and publishing advice with other writers. Free. Greenhills Branch Library, 7 Endicott St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4441
THURSDAY, JULY 30 Digging for Dinosaurs – 10-11am. With Cincinnati Museum Center. Shelterhouse 1. All ages. Free. Pioneer Park. 3951 Madison Pk, Covington, KY. 859-525-7529
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MONDAY, AUGUST 3 Job Search & Self-marketing Techniques – 6:30-9pm. Review traditional and creative job search approaches. Outline steps of a creative job search. Planning your self-marketing strategies. Essential Career Workshops series: $35-$40 per workshop. Workforce Development Center. 10100 Reading Rd, Evendale, OH. RSVP 513-665-4444 YourCareerPlan@cinci.rr.com
DAILY, AUGUST 7-9 1st Annual City of Wellness Tour: 3 days. Featuring nationally renowned author, nutrition counselor & Hatha Yoga Practitioner, Queen Afua. Learn about healing from within & cleansing techniques, recipes, participate in healing circles, a sweat lodge journey, and more. $150 / $260 including meals & lodging. Grailville Retreat Center. 932 O’Bannonville RD, Loveland, OH. RSVP 513-488-9716 ConsciousBuffalo.webs.com
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GREEN REAL ESTATE NEWLY REMODELED! Two bedroom, 2 bath in Enright Ridge Urban Ecovillage. Energy efficient upgrades include electric heat pump, double-pane windows and fully insulated walls and attic. $83,000. For more information or to schedule a viewing, call Jim Schenk, 513-9211932
Recycle/reuse 2006/05/07 SCION tC Passenger seat: Black, $150 or will trade for non-metal canoe in good condition. 859-486-2119
Gardening In the City 2009: Harvest In the City – 7-9pm. Enjoy your garden’s success and make the transition to colder months. Free. Popular Library, Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6919
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Transformational Breath™ Group – 1011:30am. Aug 29 through Oct 3. With Gay Pupura. Eight weekly sessions $240. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 Info@MantraWellnessCenter.com
MONDAY, AUGUST 31 Meditation: Why It Works – 10-11:30am. 8 weekly sessions. With Gay Pupura. An in depth study, bio-feedback, breath awareness. $125. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 Info@MantraWellnessCenter.com
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Vital Mix – 6pm. $13. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-247-9642 Laugh at Lunch – 12-12:45pm. Laughter yoga is a fun, new exercise anyone can do. Pack a lunch and feed both body and soul. Free. The Scout House at Harry Whiting Brown Community Center. 34 Village Sq, Cincinnati, OH. 513-771-0333 Yoga – 1:30-2:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060
Yoga – 5:30-6:20pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060
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
Zen Practice – 7-8pm. 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. Northern Hills United Methodist Church, Northern Hills UMC. 6700 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 513-542-4010 In Haus Comedy Night – 7-9pm. 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
Wellness Screening – 9am-12pm. Blood pressure, BMI, orthotic screening, and spinal stress test. Walkins welcome. Mention Natural Awakenings and first visit is free. ProWellness Chiropractic. 6052 Ridge Rd, Florence, KY. 859-282-9835 Open Yoga Practice – 9:30am. Free. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642
Walnut Hills Walking Club – 10-11am. Take steps to being healthy and join The Walnut Hills Walking Club! Free. Bush Recreation Center. 2640 Kemper Ln, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-9872
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 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 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,
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
Reser Road Ride – 6pm. Fantastic road ride through Northern Kentucky. All skill levels are welcome. Helmets and lights required. Free. Reser Bicycle Outfitters. 648 Monmouth St, Newport, KY. 859261-6187 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 Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060
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 Hamilton-Mason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513-870-9108
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 859-746-2225 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 Health Screening – 9am. Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Burlington Family Chiropractic. 2612 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY. 859-746-2225
Living Simply – 10am. First Wednesday of each month. Informal group discussion on home organization led by Home OM Design. Learn simple and effective techniques to organize your home. Free. Panera Bread. 3806 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-578-1624
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 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 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
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. 513-731-2665 Yoga at Dunham Rec. Center – 11:30am-12:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. Dunham Recreation Center. 4356 Dunham Lane (of Guerley Road), Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 Women’s Health at Twelve – 12pm. Through Aug 5. Summer time series of brown bag video conferences. Free. Xavier University Women’s Center. 1415 Dana Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-745-3940 Party in the Park – 5:30-10:30pm. Every second and fourth Wednesday. Through August 19. Drink specials and entertainment. Yeatman’s Cove, 805 Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH. 513-579-3100 Dick & the Roadmasters Original Blues Jam – 6pm-12am. Blues Music. All ages. Free. Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar. 3715 Winston Ave, Covington, KY. 859-261-1029 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. 513-870-9108
Digital Photography Basics – 7pm. Every first Wednesday of each month. Learn skills and concepts to use. Free. Cold Spring Branch Library. 3920 Alexandria Pk, Cold Spring, KY. 859-781-6166
Herpetology Programs at Rowe Woods – 7-9pm. Every first Wednesday of each month. Light refreshments will be served. Members free/Non-members daily admission. Rowe Woods Auditorium. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. Bill Creasey 513-8311711 x125 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 Widowed Grief Group – 7-9pm. Every second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Free. St.
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Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513-870-9108
Family Movie Nights – 7:30pm. July 10 through August 28. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain moves movie to Conner Middle School. All ages. Free. Boone Woods Park. Veterans Way and Ky. 18, Burlington, KY. 859-334-2283
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
Leap for Health – 9:30-10:15. Through Aug. Ages 3-6. Hear story, taste food and do activity to learn about healthy habits. Free. Boone County Farmers Market. Ky. 18 and Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859-586-6101 Walnut Hills Walking Club – 10-11am. Take steps to being healthy and join The Walnut Hills Walking Club! Free. Bush Recreation Center. 2640 Kemper Ln, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-9872
Me ‘n Mommy Yoga – 1-1:45pm. Every 1st Thursday of each month. With Jayne Cardell, RYT. Enjoy this time of bonding, while stretching your body, mind, and spirit! Class space is limited, please call for pre-registration. Big Sib’s welcome too! $15. Het Heret Transformation Resources. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-535-1101 BlyssYogini.com Yoga – 2-3pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060
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
Drum Circle – 9-11pm. Bring drums, shakers or just yourself! (We have some drums). Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302
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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, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302
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 Yin-Zen – 7:30pm. $13. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513247-9642
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
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Yoga Practice – 5:45-7:15pm. Phoenix’s yoga classes create a space for the cultivation of a healthy body alignment, the flow of energy in the body and a more peaceful and open heart. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 859-341-9642
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
Navigating Your Career – 6:30-8:30pm. June 11 – July 7. With Barbara Heyn, Atticus Consulting. For those in transition. $195. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 Info@MantraWellnessCenter.com
Health Screenings – 9am. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Free. Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center. 7319 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-784-0084
Live at the Levee – 6-9:30pm. Through Aug 6. Riverwalk Plaza. Summer concert series. Free. Newport on the Levee. 1 Levee Way, Newport, KY. 859-291-0550
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 Taoist Yoga – 6:45-8pm. 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,
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Health Screening – 9am. Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Homan Chiropractic. 4380 Glen Este Withamsville Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-753-6325
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 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 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
Shamanic Journey – 7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Friday of each month. With Gary Matthews. Participants should wear loose comfortable clothing and maybe
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 513-683-2340 Yoga, Kripalu – 9-10:15am. 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
Tai-Chi – 9:30-10:30am. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060
French Story Time – 10:30-11am. Every fourth Saturday of each month. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-2665 German Story Time – 10:30-11am. Every first Saturday of each month. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-2665
Spanish Story Time – 10:30-11am. Every third Saturday of each month. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-2665 Yoga Intro – 11am-12pm. Free. The Edge Yoga Studio. 1507 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH. 513-821-9642
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. 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 Donate Everyday Stuff – 2-5pm. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Donate new and used furniture, linen, small appliances, clothes, toys, baby items, accessories, and books. Crossroads Annex. 3500 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. CityLink@ Crossroads.net
Movie Night on Fountain Square – 7:30pm; 9:30pm. Through Sep 12. Bring your own blanket, chair or pillow. Snacks and drinks can be purchased. Free. Fountain Square. 5th and Vine St, downtown Cincinnati, OH.
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
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 Mysore Style – 9am. Free. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-2479642
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 Life as Meditation – 10am. Free. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513247-9642 Cincyoga.com
Mother/Daughter Book Club – 1:30-2:30pm. Every fourth Sunday of each month. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-2665 Babywearing Bliss – 2pm. Every second Sunday of each month. Workshop on safely and comfortably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years. Free. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275
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. 513-721-7275 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
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.
Arts & Flowers in the Garden – 10:45, 1pm, 4pm. July 14-19. Kid-friendly art displays. Children will create a garden painting and learn about the beauty of flowers, vegetables and herbs. Free. Glenwood Gardens Highfield Discovery Garden. 10623 Springfield Pk, Cincinnati, OH. 513-771-8733
Botanical Art and Book Exhibit. Through August 28. Exhibition of New and Never-Before-Seen botanical artworks by award-winning botanical artist, Dianne McElwain, featuring Ohio Native Plants. Book exhibit features materials on a selection of Ohio medicinal plants used by Lloyd Brothers, Pharmacists, Inc. Lloyd Library and Museum. 917 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-3707 LloydLibrary.org Exposed – 9am-5pm (Mon-Fr). Through July 31. Art exhibit featuring work by over 70 of the Top 100 Artists from the 2008 Secret ArtWorks Event. Free. ArtWorks. 811 Race St, Cincinnati, OH. 513333-0388
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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. CincinnatiParks.com Humana Healthy Kids Zone. Through 2nd week of Aug. Learn about health, nutrition and fitness. Includes visits with the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Discover Health! mobile health program, yoga programs for kids, African dance lessons and more. Includes snacks. Free. Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Various locations and times. 513-369-6900
Outside the Ordinary. Through September 13. Contemporary Art in Glass, Wood, and Ceramics from the Wolf Collection. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH.
Overeaters Anonymous – 10-11:00am Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri. Free. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, Room G-206. 1345 Grace Ave., Cincinnati, OH. 12-step program welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Many other locations. (513)921-1922 The Artist As Diarist. June 12 through July 10. Open Thu 3-8 pm, Fri 1-5 pm, Sat 10-5pm, or by appointment. Featuring prints, collages, watercolors, and photos by Cincinnati artists: Ellie Fabe, Paula Wiggins, Linda Riddle, and John Chewning. Free. Sandra Small Gallery. 124 W Pike St, Covington, KY. 859- 291-2345
Walk Club – 8:30am (Mon, Wed, Fr). 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, FarbachWerner Nature Preserve, Sharon Woods, Winton Woods and Fernbank Park. 513-521-7275
Women Are Beautiful. Through August 23. Discover Garry Winogrand’s exhibition of mid-century American street photography that attests to the ever-changing nature of representing female beauty in photographs. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 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
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