APR2009 naicncin.com by Natural Awakenings

HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET feel good live simply laugh more

celebrate

EARTH DAY April 22

GREEN

JOBS

ways to work for the planet

functional

FITNESS exercise that fits real life

LOCAL NEWS COMMUNITY CALENDAR

FREE

Greater Cincinnati nacincin.com

APRIL 2009

Will you be debt free by the time he is ready for college? Eliminate years off of your mortgage Ɔ Without refinancing your existing mortgage Ɔ Without increasing minimum monthly mortgage payments Ɔ With little to no change in lifestyle

This Is Not: Ɔ Ɔ Ɔ Ɔ

A Bi-Weekly Payment Program A Debt Reduction Program A Debt Roll-Down Program An extra hundred dollars a month

What are you waiting for? Let us help you pay off your mortgage in a fraction of the time. Call now to learn more about this new state of the art program!

513-878-2748

Sounds too good to be true? (Put us and our 100% Money Back Guarantee to the test.)

For more information about the Money Merge Account® program, call the number above or visit UFFproductvideo.com and start learning how you can make a tremendous income helping your clients and yourself, own your home, free and clear in a fraction of the time. Results will vary and are determined by individual financial situations. The information contained herein does not constitute an offer or a solicitation to lend or extend credit. Contact your United First Financial independent software agent for further details. Independent Software Agent of United First Financial, # 936608

Greater Cincinnati Edition

nacincin.com departments

inside this issue PG. 10

ThirdSun Solar & Wind Power

localnewsbriefs 5

by Beth Davis

Functional Fitness

fitbody 12

Exercise that translates to real life by Lisa Marshall

inspiration 13

Herbalism is as Green as as It Gets

healingways 14

10 12 14

by Abby Artemisia PG. 20

healthbriefs 18

Unlock Prosperity & Success Let go of core negative beliefs by Nori St. Paul, SMC-C, MI-C, CYT

wisewords 25

Spring into Organic Gardening by Wes Duren

healthykids 26

Welcome to Green America A workable way to new jobs & sustained recovery by Brita Bell

naturalpet 29 localcalendar 31 PG. 25

A Conversation with Bill McKibben by S. Alison Chabonais

15 19 20 25 .

How to Advertise To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 513-259-3090 or email Sales@nacincin.com. Deadline for ads: the 1st of the month prior to the month of publication. submissions Email articles, news items and ideas to: Editor@nacincin.com. Deadline for editorial: the 1st of the month prior to the month of publication. Email Calendar Events to: Calendar@nacincin.com Deadline for calendar: the 1st of the month prior to the month of publication. regional markets Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 513-259-3090.

April 2009 April 2009

letterfrompublisher It’s no secret that everything started with a bang — the Big Bang, as physicists call it. When I think of the beginnings of the universe, I imagine a seed pod bursting open. Then my mind turns to our great Mother Earth, a seed within that seed, the perfect spaceship with just the right mix of life-giving elements, spinning in the warmth and energy of the Sun, bursting forth with life, each filled with its own seeds. Our Earth teems with amazing, incredibly diverse life and lives, each with beginnings as a kind of seed, its own specific DNA coding deep inside. However, this planet and all its intricacy is more than a scientific cog in some vast molecular machinery. It’s a chain of life, a chorus, a colorful canvas, a dance and a symphony. We are all part of this festival of life, inextricably linked to all the other forms of life around us. This paradise of abundance and diversity is what sustains us all and nurtures us. Ultimately, it’s the source of all of our prosperity. As humankind has been finding over recent decades, we can’t separate the economics of our homes from that of the planet. How easy it is at times, though, to take this abundance for granted, to abuse it, to wantonly exploit it, failing to see the long-term consequences that are certain to inevitably come right back upon us, and upon our posterity. We are fortunate to live in an age where an emerging, conscious respect for our planet and all its inhabitants, including ourselves, is causing amazing things to happen. Words like green and sustainable are fast becoming household words. And making a home more energy efficient, even energy self-sufficient, is now not only a possibility but a viable reality. Those entrepreneurs like our friends at Third Sun Solar, local entrepreneurs in a thriving green economy who are featured in this month’s Community Spotlight (see page 10), have helped turn a futuristic vision into a practical step in the direction of sustainability. Cutting our own use of nonrenewable fuels—products that poison or cause harm, loading toxins into our food and water supplies, pays dividends not only in our bank accounts but also in our own lives and those of our successors. Whatever our contribution, or however small, it helps—added together with contributions of the billions of others with whom we share Earth, it makes a huge difference. Because our nation and generation consumes more than any other, even minor changes have a great impact. Some wonderful changes are happening right here in our community; you’ll find out about some of them within these pages. Please keep us informed on acts of change, of inspiration, of green dedication so we can let others know. After all, everything we do plants a seed of one sort or another. What kind of fruit are we planting within our community? If you have a business that’s going green, we invite you to plant some of your business’s seeds here. Abundant “Green” Blessings,

Managing Editor Kristin DeMint Editor@nacincin.com

Advertising Sales Sales@nacincin.com

Distribution Distribution@nacincin.com

Calendar of Events Calendar@nacincin.com

Classified Ads Classified@nacincin.com

SUBSCRIPTIONS Free electronic subscriptions by emailing Subscriptions@nacincin.com Print subscriptions are $35 and available by calling 513-259-3090 with your credit card information.

To contact Natural Awakenings Greater Cincinnati Edition:

Phone: 513-259-3090 Fax: 859-400-0625 ncincin.com

We give 10% of our profits to Local Charities. ©2009 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing. Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. It is available in selected stores, health and education centers, healing centers, public libraries and wherever free publications are generally seen. Please call for a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. We welcome your ideas, articles and feedback.

Curt Hawley, Publisher

Greater Cincinnati Edition / nacincin.com

Natural Awakenings is printed on recycled newsprint with soy-based ink.

newsbriefs Earth Day 2009

he 39th Anniversary of Earth Day takes place at Sawyer Point, located at the Bicentennial Commons Waterfront, 805 Pete Rose Way in Cincinnati, on Apr. 18, from 12 to 7 p.m. Earth Day Celebration is a free and educational family fun event. Activities this year will include: exhibitors with hands-on displays representing environmental groups, government agencies and businesses; Rock-Climbing Wall, Kayak Paddle Safety Pool, ORSANCO’s aquarium; baby animals from Farmer Frank’s Sunrock Farms; Mother Earth and story telling; an environmental puppet show; Cincinnati Zoo – Cheetahs; a children’s fashion show with creations made with recycled material; entertainment from local bands throughout the day, and much more. Parking is available at Sawyer Point for $5. For more information, visit CincinnatiEarthDay.org

Reduce, Recycle, Run!

he First Annual Northside Green 5K race will take off at 9 a.m. on Apr. 26. Sign-ins begin at 8 a.m. Participants will be walking, running or bicycling through the historic and beautiful Spring Grove Cemetery, located at 4521 Spring Grove Ave in Cincinnati. ParticipantS should bring their own water bottle and any old running shoes they might have for recycling. Awards will be given for the best environmentally friendly costumes. The race entry fee is $20 for everyone who pre-registers by Apr. 17 and $25 on the day of the event. An official race t-shirt can be purchased for $5. The proceeds go to the Cincinnati Northside Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CNCURC) to help stabilize and revitalize the community by increasing homeownership and eliminating blight in Northside. Parking is free. There will also be a Pre-5K Party and Brunch at the Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, on Apr. 19, from 12 to 4 p.m. Food and music by Jack Speed& the Freddies will be provided. Pre-registered racers are welcome to join for free; all others are kindly asked for a $10 donation. For more information and to pre-register, visit CNCURC.org

Permaculture 72-Hour Certification Course 7 Weekends – April 3 to May 17, 2009

opics will cover everything from Why we need to change our ways (including Global Warming, Peak Oil, Soil Loss & Ecosystem destruction) to What a world could functionally look like on the other side of these problems. This will include Permaculture foundations, designing sustainable agricultural landscapes, both urban & rural, alternative energy, natural building, alternative politics & economics, community building, and much much more. Course topics will be taught by local and global Permaculturalists alike! We will have teachers that will cover everything from Green Home Retrofits complete with low input maximum food production right here in Cincy to turning deserts into green gardens of eden around the globe. The resumes of the teachers range from studying under the foremost leaders of the Permaculture movement around the planet complete with on the ground experience to homegrown practitioners that have honed their skills in Cincinnati’s own backyards. Class will be taught at Imago in the Enright Ridge Urban Ecovillage in Price Hill and in Northside. The asking price is $450 (with sliding scale & work trade available). Contact Braden Trauth at 513-569-2579 or bradentrauth@yahoo.com

April 2009

newsbriefs

Restaurant & Sustainable Living Information Center Soon to Be Open

Flying Pig Kids Marathon Aims to Keep Youngsters Healthy

he Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is partnering with the Nutrition Council andThe Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County to help youngsters “Be Smart, Eat Well and Move More” through the Kids Marathon, sponsored by Ernst & Young. “This is a fun way for school children, their teachers and parents to get involved in the ‘Pig’ and develop healthy habits at the same time,” said Iris Simpson-Bush, marathon executive director. “And we hope it develops a love of running and activity for a new generation of Greater Cincinnatians.” The Kids Marathon allows youngsters to finish the 26.2 miles of a marathon in incremental steps, a half mile or mile at a time during the school year. The final mile of the ‘course’ will be run on the actual Marathon course on May 2, during Flying Pig Marathon weekend. During the school year, youngsters mark their distances on the Kids Marathon “Hog Log” which is available in the Kids Marathon section of the Flying Pig Marathon website. Participants also mark down their reading progress and their healthy eating habits on the “Hog Log.” The entry fee for the Flying Pig Kids Marathon costs $10 per child. Early registration ends on April 6th. For more information and to register, visit FlyingPigMarathon.com

22nd Annual Winton Woods Cleanup

he Forest Park Environmental Awareness Program and the Hamilton County Park District present the 22nd Annual Winton Woods Cleanup. This award-winning event will take place on Apr 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., rain or shine. All volunteers will meet at Kestrel Point near Winton Centre, 10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, at 8:30 a.m. to register. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help remove the accumulated trash and debris that threaten the scenic beauty of Winton Woods and the health of the wildlife that live there. Helpers will be supplied with bags and a limited number of gloves. After the Cleanup, they will be rewarded with raffle prizes contributed by Wildbirds Unlimited and a Kroger/JTM sponsored cookout. Young children must be accompanied by an adult. Over the last 21 years, the Cleanup has totaled over 6,800 volunteers who collected approximately 126 tons of litter. Last year alone, 300 volunteers removed 6.23 tons of litter in three hours. For more information, contact the Forest Park Environmental Awareness Program at 513-595-LAND (5263)

aia Foundation, a non-profit organization active in promotion of sustainable development and creation of livable communities with better quality of life, is in the process of opening a Restaurant & Sustainable Living Information Center at Findlay Market. Gaia Feast, which will be located on Elder Street next to Mr. Madison’s, will offer non-animal derived foods, purchased locally from the Findley Market merchants, mostly organic, with a few exceptions. The major items on the menu will be hot and cold soups, salads, and Mediterranean and Indian foods such as hummus, tabouli, spaghetti, vegetarian curries, chutneys, coleslaw, and much more. Breakfast foods will include organic eggs, healthy cereals and grain items. Gaia Feast will also offer fresh fruit and vegetable “smoothie” drinks as well as chocolates and specialty foods imported from Croatia, Nepal, India and Bangladesh. Prior to opening, Gaia Feast is looking for donations of items, such as plates, silverware, cloth napkins, a microwave oven, hotplates, tables and chairs, plants. These things do not need to be in perfect condition. Gaia Foundation is further inviting to a Sustainable Living Potluck every Monday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. This informal group meeting at 8987 Cotillion Drive in Cincinnati discusses ways of decreasing our collective and individual “ecological footprints”. Everyone is welcome; bring a vegan dish to share. For more information, visit GaiaFoundation.net and CCAS.RU/Cito/Gaia

If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it. —Jonathan Winters

Greater Cincinnati Edition

Making Life Changes “Ecycling” Event iami Township will be hosting a Computer Reuse/Recycling is Serious Work

yron Katie will be in our area this month engaging local workshop participants with a program she calls “The Work,” a tool she’s designed to help us live a life of freedom and joy. On her website, TheWork.com, Katie introduces inquirers to the simple, powerful process of inquiry that teaches students to identify and question the thoughts that cause all suffering in the world. “The process is a way to understand what is hurting and to address problems with clarity,” says Katie. She notes that people who perform this ongoing practice report life-changing results. “The Work is a way for people to free themselves from suffering,” she explains. “It is an opening to an inner door to their mind and becomes a lasting experience of peace and joy. All you need is an open mind.” Time Magazine calls bestselling author Katie “A spiritual innovator for the new millennium.” Remarks Katie, “If we can end the war within ourselves, we can end the wars among us.” Katie will present two, daylong workshops: Apr. 22-23, at Unity of Louisville Church, 757 S. Brook Street, in Louisville; and Apr. 24-25, at Duke Energy Center, 525 Elm Street, in Cincinnati. To register, contact Martha Creek at 502905-0783 or email MarthaCreek@yahoo. com. For more information, visit UnityofLouisville.org/Katie and CincyWork.com. See ad on page 5.

Event on Apr.18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Miami Township Service Department Building, located at 5900 McPicken Dr. in Cincinnati, OH. This is an opportunity for all residents and businesses of Clermont County to donate computers that are no longer being used. Almost 800 computer components were donated at a previous “Ecycling” event. “This will prevent thousands of pounds of electronic waste from going into our local landfills, much of it containing toxins such as lead and mercury”, states Becky Ploucha, Director of the Clean and Green Program. C3 Executive Director Walt Fischer adds that “the Cincinnati Computer Cooperative not only recycles computers like other for-profit computer recyclers in the Greater Cincinnati area, but we also reuse computers through our refurbishing program. Hundreds of computers are made available to schools, nonprofits, students and families on assistance. Last year 20% of donated equipment was sold to groups, families and individuals for under $100 a piece. As a sponsor of “Crayons to Computers” complete computer systems are given to that organization.” For more information, contact Becky Ploucha at 513-753-9222 or CleanAndGreen@Clermont2020.org

Health Expo

esurrecting Our Communities” is the theme of the 6th Annual Health Expo, which takes place at the Duke Energy Convention Center, located at 525 Elm St in Cincinnati, on Apr. 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Expo is a great event for the entire family and community to attend. This year will feature a variety of activities including: Opening prayer of healing for the community by 300 pastors of all denominations, Expo Mass Choir concert, performance by national Gospel recording artist Fred Hammond, Children’s Pavilion with activities for ages 2-14, Line Dancing Showcase, Fast Dance contest emceed by Tom Joyner, W.E.B. DuBois Academy Second Annual Cincinnati Stompfest, Hair and Fashion Show, and interactive community dialogues on key health disparity disease areas. Also, a variety of health screening will be available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the expo and on how to be a volunteer, visit ClosingTheHealthGap.org

Walk Club 2009

he Hamilton County Park District, in partnership with The Christ Hospital Senior Care Preferred Plus and the American Heart Association, will be sponsoring walking groups. Hikes are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. at Miami Whitewater Forest, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Sharon Woods, Winton Woods and Fernbank Park. The walks are led by Park District Volunteers in a fun and friendly environment. Walk Club is a free and flexible program that allows walkers the option to choose how many days a week they wish to participate. Along with bi-monthly meetings promoting healthy living, the Club also offers four additional nature hikes led by Park District Naturalists. The first of the nature hikes takes place on Apr.15 at 10 a.m. All Walk Club members are invited to meet the Naturalist in Winton Woods in search for spring wildflowers. Th o s e i n t e r e s t e d m ay r e c e ive a f r e e m e m b e r s h i p i n f o r m a t i o n p a ck e t by c a l l i n g 5 1 3 521-7275 ext. 240. Walk Club 2009 is free and open to adults age 50 or over. A valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($5 annual; $2 daily) is required to enter the parks, except for Fernbank Park. Along with Walk Club members, the Park District is also looking for individuals interested in becoming volunteer Walk Club hosts and substitute hosts. For more information about the program or becoming a volunteer, please call 513- 521-7275 and visit GreatParks.org

April 2009

newsbriefs

Green & Healthy Schools as Learning Tools

New Loving Café Offers A New Way To Go Green

eadlines around the world are drawing attention to our need to take swift action to reverse climate change. In response to Cincinnati’s own Climate Protection Action Plan, Loving Café offers plant based meals as a way to help citizens ease their dietary impact on the planet, as well as live in harmony with all beings. The hours at Loving Café are Tuesday – Saturday 11am-7pm and offers a variety of plant-based meals, free of all animal products. The menu brings carbon savings in the form of veggie protein entrees, vegan sushi, raw salads, organic smoothies, fair trade teas and fresh baked vegan goods. Additionally, dishes like the Chik’n Fillet, served with fried rice and a garden salad, allows the hungry environmentalist to save 1,000 gallons of water in one meal, compared to consuming its non-vegetarian counterpart!

For information contact Meghan Burke at info@thelovingcafe.com or call 513-5039346 and/or visit thelovingcafe.com

Long-Lost Dog Found

fter months of diligently searching for her pet, Brandy has finally been happily reunited with her dog Nui. The small black and white Shih Tzu Mix had gone missing from Oakley in the Fall of 2008. Family and friends have been helping Brandy to look for her lovely puppy all over the Greater Cincinnati area by putting up posters, handing out flyers and driving around in their cars with pictures of Nui. Nui’s photo was posted in Natural Awakenings as well. Brandy is overwhelmed with joy and would like to say “Thank You! ” to all the people who searched, volunteered, called, e-mailed and prayed for Nui. “I was just amazed to find how many people that didn‘t know me or have never met Nui wanted to help find him. Without all of those people my faith might not have been as strong! So, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for always believing.”

Kerri Schmidt (Independent Consultant) phone: (513)737-4401 email: kerriaschmidt@aol.com Eden Spaulding (Independent Consultant) phone: (513)693-7841 email: EdenTreats@Yahoo.com web: Edenyouth.MyArbonne.com

n Apr. 23, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. ALLY will be hosting a Green & Healthy Schools as Learning Tools Program at Ohio’s first LEED (green building by national standards) public school, Pleasant Ridge Montessori School and Community Learning Center, located at 5945 Montgomery Rd in Cincinnati. The event will introduce the concept of how Green & Healthy Schools can be used as Learning Tools and feature the progress of how CPS (Cincinnati Public Schools ) is leading the country with Sustainable Design. Guest speaker Robert Kobet, National Chair of LEED for Schools, will share his vision of Using Green & Healthy and share trends around the US. Expected attendees include representatives from the Governor’s office, the Ohio State Facilities Commission and the School and Design Community. Student-led tours will be offered as well. In addition, the event will serve as a fundraiser for ALLY’s Green & Healthy Schools program. ALLY (Alliance for Leadership and Interconnection), a citizen’s group, led community groups to advocate for the adoption of CPS’ Green and Healthy Schools Program. ALLY also brought together many of the community partners for green school success. According to GBBN Architect, Robert Knight who is also CPS’ Sustainable Design Coordinator, “ALLY led introductions to partners throughout the community with shared missions to provide critical momentum for CPS going green. Ultimately, this saved CPS significant time and effort.” All proceeds from the event will go toward developing educational resources for Green & Healthy Schools. ALLY has been working with CET, CPS, GBBN, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, MBR Associates and Mill Creek Restoration Project to develop educational video projects on Green & Healthy Schools topics. For a schedule of events and more information, visit AllyOhio.org

Greater Cincinnati Edition

Cincinnati’s Eco-Conscious Consumers Now Have Local Access to “Green” Cabinets

ooknee Kitchen & Bath, a Cincinnati-area niche cabinet dealer, announces its updated and unique “green” cabinet options by Aya Kitchens. Aya, originating in Toronto, Canada and featured on HGTV’s Divine Design with brand spokesperson and designer Candice Olsen, offers unique choices in green cabinets not commonly found in this region. Aya launched its original Green Design program in 2007 to offer a formaldehyde-free plywood cabinet (compliant with USGBC’s LEED EQ Credit 4.4 for Low Emitting Materials). “This year they have expanded their green program to offer a 100% formaldehyde-free particle board cabinet, which is unique in the cabinet industry,” states Julie Savchenko, owner of Cooknee Kitchen & Bath. According to Savchenko, green cabinets are often in a higher price tier because they are made of solid plywood. However, Aya’s new green particle board option keep costs down for consumers and are only slightly higher in price than their standard particle board cabinet, which already surpasses industry low-emission standards. Aya is a leader in “green” cabinet production in North America. For years, they have been a manufacturer that meets or exceeds Canada’s strict LEED-type checks and balances system that’s mirrored by Europe’s standards which lead the world in efficient, eco-friendly living. Aya continues to improve their cutting-edge recycling methods for packaging, wood and finishes and waste reduction programs. They use all eco-friendly finishing products with minimal HAPS (Hazardous Air Pollutants) and an industryexclusive UV cured topcoat. More information is available online at Cooknee.com

Green Realtors Join New Team

omey & Shepherd Realtors is pleased to announce the addition of Jami Stutzman and Libby Hunter to their team. Jami and Libby, formerly of Sibcy Cline Realtors, have dedicated themselves to sustainability in residential real estate, adamantly putting forth the message “Environmental responsibility isn’t an option, but a standard of practice.” These dynamic business partners are the first two realtors in southwest Ohio to earn the National Association of Realtors GREEN designation last year, part of the first 200 realtors in the nation to do so. In addition, Jami and Libby are founding members of the Green Resource Council in Washington D.C., the NAR organization designed to support the GREEN designation. Libby is also currently a certified EcoBroker, and Jami will soon be completing her coursework to earn this certification as well. Both Jami and Libby serve on several committees of the local U.S. Green Building Council Chapter, as well as being involved in their local community councils, participating in the Cincinnati Public Schools Sustainable Schools Committee and representing the Cincinnati Northside Community Redevelopment Corporation in its mission to eradicate blight and improve homeownership with a commitment to LEED certification on all new construction and high-efficiency upgrades and sustainable materials in all its redeveloped properties. For more information, contact Jami Stutzman at 513-515-0689 or JStutzman@Comey. com and Libby Hunter at 513-260-9632 or LHunter@Comey.com. Also visit online at LivingCincinnati.com and EncoreCincinati.com

“Green Spaces” at ArtWork Gallery

s part of ArtWorks’ on-going commitment to “green” programming, the gallery showcases “Green Spaces: Every Day is Earth Day”, featuring art from the artists of Visionaries & Voices. Green Spaces demonstrates artists’ responses to the concept of “green” and the challenge of living in a world where we are forced to make eco-conscious decisions on a daily basis. Images include idyllic landscapes, drab cityscapes, works created on found/recycled materials, as well as conceptual pieces concerning energy. The art exhibition is going on now through Apr. 10 at the ArtWorks Gallery, 811 Race Street in Cincinnati. The gallery is open Monday to Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information, call 513-333-0388 or visit ArtWorksCincinnati.org

S IGNIFICANT H EALING Holistic Practice

Your health care professional should be your partner in maintaining and improving your health. Someone who listens to you and respects your self-knowledge and provides you with expert advice and options.

Victoria Smith

Holistic Practitioner, Board Certified 10 Girard Street . Florence, KY 41042 www.SignificantHealing.com

859.648.0905

April 2009

communityspotlight

ThirdSun Solar & Wind Power by Beth Davis

or Geoff Greenfield, founder and president of Third Sun Solar and Wind Power, the path to starting his own renewable energy business was a natural one. As a kid, Greenfield was fascinated with construction and electronics. He read Popular Science magazine and took apart the toaster to rebuild it just for fun. His parents were always environmentally aware and progressive, which Greenfield easily emulated. After studying political science at Miami University, he joined the Peace Corps. A trip to Africa, where many people lived without running water and electricity, reinforced Greenfield’s environmental concerns and raised questions about just how we use our energy. Upon his return, Greenfield eventually made the trip to Athens, Ohio, to earn his master’s in international affairs at Ohio University. Geoff and his wife, Michelle, who is now CEO of Third Sun, settled in rural Athens County where they built an off-grid, timber frame home that is 100 percent wind and solar powered. “We wanted to produce clean energy as a way to contribute to a cleaner environment,” says Greenfield. After the home was built, people began asking for help to make their own power, and Third Sun Solar and Wind Power was born. “I gave up a good job, with insurance and a steady paycheck, because I knew this was my passion, my dream,” he says. What started in the attic of the Greenfield’s home as a one-man operation in 1997 has turned into a full-service renewable energy business with 20 professional staff members, including technicians, projects managers, engineers, administrative personnel and NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installers (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners, the industry’s highest standard for installers). Third Sun provides system design, service and installation of solar and wind electric systems and has sold and installed

Greater Cincinnati Edition

thousands of watts of stand-alone and utility-tied energy systems for residences, businesses and institutions located in the United States including power systems for the Cincinnati Parks Board, Duke Energy and many school systems. An alliance with the Foundation for Environmental Education allowed Third Sun to complete 50 projects in schools across the country. According to Greenfield, community projects are at the forefront of Third Sun’s mission. “We are mission driven,” he says. “We are focused on business, but at the same time, we are focused on serving the earth and serving our communities through workshops, education and donations.” “We have been fortunate to have a good relationship with Duke Energy, the primary sponsor for several of the high-profile green energy projects in the Cincinnati area,” says Third Sun project developer, John Fanselow. “Through that partnership we performed the solar installations at Eden Park, Twenhoffel Middle School, Findlay Market and the Mill Creek Restoration project.” These projects, while good for the community, also help raise awareness about Third Sun and demonstrate how easy it can be to adopt solar energy. “People think there is not much sun in Ohio, but most houses in Cincinnati have enough roof area to produce anywhere from 20 to 100 percent of the typical energy demand from solar,” explains Fanselow. “With energy efficiency measures that percentage can be raised dramatically. The question comes down to cost for most people.” Fanselow says that solar, like most renewable energy sources, requires a large capital investment initially. After that the fuel is free forever. To encourage those investments in Ohio there is a state grant program (for customers of Duke Energy) for solar energy systems that will rebate more than 30 per-

People think there is not much sun in Ohio, but most houses in Cincinnati have enough roof area to produce anywhere from 20 to 100 percent of the typical energy demand from solar. John Fanselow ThirdSun Project Developer cent of the cost. There is also a federal tax credit that anyone, including individuals or businesses, can claim. The federal tax credit allows us to take 30 percent of the system cost off our income tax. The new stimulus package allows businesses to take the tax credit as a grant if they don’t have enough tax liability to make use of the credit. There is also no sales tax on solar installations and a solar easement law protects the investment by restricting future structures that may throw shade on the system. When considering solar, it is important to note that not everyone can take advantage of the technology. “There are homes that are not good candidates,” comments Greenfield. For example, the type of roof a home has can make a difference including the age of the roof, size and it shouldn’t be too “complicated” for a panel. The home must also have space that receives full sun, particularly between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. It is also important to know that although you will get your return on investment (ROI), it won’t happen overnight. Says Fanselow, “Renewable energy is a long-term investment and a hedge against future energy prices. You are basically paying your electric bill for the next 30 years in advance. At today’s energy prices and escalations the return is between 10 and 20 years for residential customers, and 5 to 10 years for commercial customers due to additional tax savings. The quicker the energy prices go up, the quicker the ROI.” As clean energy technologies become more accessible, more and more companies will begin to offer products. Greenfield recommends shopping around, not just for price, but the whole package. “You want to make sure someone is qualified because if it’s done wrong, it won’t last.” Greenfield is proud of his highly qualified staff and their commitment to providing the finest customer service and support. Fanselow agrees, “Not everyone has the experience, the integrated knowledge or the local presence to do the job well and provide you with a custom approach that effectively considers all of the variables: solar access, roofing and landscape concerns, aesthetics, electrical safety and reliability.” “No matter what company you choose, by adopting solar energy, you not only demonstrate your commitment to the environment,” says Greenfield, “but you simultaneously save money and increase the value of your home.”

Searching for Information on Alternative, Wholistic, Eclectic Living? Find it downtown at the

Lloyd Library and Museum Through its world class research collections in historic and contemporary botany, pharmacy, ethnobotany, herbal and alternative medicine, natural product development, folk medicine, book and art exhibitions, lectures, and more! 917 Plum Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 513-721-3707

Check us out on the web:

www.lloydlibrary.org

Bringing Science, History, and Art to Life

he See t t n a d Pl grow your business with Natural Awakenings directions:

Call 513-259-3090 or email sales@nacincin.com to discuss an advertising package to suit every budget.

Third Sun Solar and Wind Power is headquartered in Athens, Ohio at 340 West State Street, Unit 25. Third Sun also has staff in Cincinnati and Columbus. For information call 740-5973111, email info@Third-Sun.com or visit Third-Sun.com.

April 2009

fitbody

Functional Fitness exercise that translates to real life by Lisa Marshall

o, you can bench press 200 pounds, run 10 kilometers in 45 minutes and turn heads when you slip on your Speedo. But, can you hoist your suitcase into the overhead compartment without throwing your back out, or squat to tie your toddler’s shoes without grimacing? According to advocates of “functional training”—predicted to be among the hottest fitness trends in 2009—these are the questions and answers that really matter. “Functional training is about doing exercises that assist you in performing activities of daily living more efficiently,” says Fabio

Comana, an exercise physiologist with the San Diego-based American Council on Exercise (ACE). The notion of practicing everyday movements during a workout, rather than just bulking up with weights or slogging away on the bike, is not new. Professional golfers and skiers have long mimicked swings or turns in the gym. Physical therapists often ask rehab patients to practice the motions they perform most at work. But, only in the past decade has the idea of functional training reached the general population. The updated philosophy has transformed everything from the way some weight machines are made (with more freedom of movement) to the types of equipment used in classes (think lightweight medicine balls, kettle bells, resistance bands and Bosu balls) and the everyday moves trainers ask clients to do. According to Mike Svach, owner of the Local Fitworks in Cincinnati/ Norwood, the key to success is the mind-body training and self-support that becomes very important for fitness programs to succeed in people’s real lives, especially as New Year’s resolutions tend to fade about this time of the year. Svach explains that “Fitworks offers PST or the Positive Self Talk program. The under-

Functional Fitness Program at Home Consider a trainer: Functional training requires balance, stability and coordination; it can be more challenging than using machines that support body weight. A personal trainer can start you off right. Use your body for resistance: Squatting, standing on one leg or standing on one leg and reaching for a lightweight object on the floor

Greater Cincinnati Edition

standing is that it takes more than access to a great facility to achieve your goals. It takes a complete change in mind-set. At Fitworks, we live and breathe the PST philosophy. That’s why we are proud to offer this revolutionary new program to our members. We believe it’s the only true way to achieving fitness and life goals. The goal of our program is to help you manage and improve your inner dialogue so that you will have both the mental and physical tools necessary to achieve success.” “The program is designed to educate clients, giving them the tools necessary to reach their goals,” says Svach. The 3 simple PST steps involve: Believe - believing in your ability to succeed, Visualize - visualize your personal best, Snap-into-it – Includes a snap into it band as a simple easy reminder to practice PST and SNAP into it! In November 2008, the IDEA Health and Fitness Association, a trade group for health clubs, listed functional training among the top trends for 2009. This spring, the nonprofit ACE will travel the country, hosting workshops from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Portland, Oregon, to teach personal trainers how to safely incorporate functional fitness into their classes. Walk through RallySport Health and Fitness club in Boulder, Colorado, on any given day and you’ll find svelte men and women doing squats (handy for tying shoes) and overhead reaches (for pulling a plate from the top shelf) with 2- to 4-pound medicine balls. They also perform squats or stand on one foot, atop an unstable surface, such as a DynaDisc or Airex pad, to train their bodies to maintain stability; it’s a good skill to

with one hand or foot, promotes balance. Once mastered, add more resistance. Add a little resistance at a time: Lightweight medicine balls, dumbbells or kettlebells add resistance while allowing freedom of movement. Resistance bands, anchored to a stable surface such as the pole on a stationary bike, can lend resistance for stationary running or upper body exercises. Throw in an unstable surface: After mastering the moves, try them on a balance pad or wobble-board. Ultimately, add some weight, but avoid injury by using wisdom and not upping the ante too soon.

“It takes more than access to a great facility to achieve your goals. It takes a complete change in mind-set.”

inspiration

Acceptance Brings Contentment

Mike Svach Owner, Local Fitworks have when traversing an icy parking lot. In an adjacent studio, trainer Erin Carson leads women in their 30s to 50s through an hour-long class using functional circuit machines called Kinesis. They are honing oft-neglected stabilizing muscles and refining their coordination. “When you do a bench press or a seated chest press on a conventional machine, you are training your muscles like a bodybuilder, making one muscle perform the same range of motion over and over again,” explains Carson. “That’s good for building muscle and strength, but it’s not how people move in daily life.” Instead, the Kinesis machines employ pulleys that allow a full range of motion and force the user to stand while lifting. In this particular class, the women work through a series of exercises that resemble movements in a busy parent’s day: a “single-leg dead lift with a reach,” looks a lot like leaning over to pick up a kid’s toy; a “lateral lunge with an overhead press,” mimics reaching into an overhead compartment; and a “lateral lunge with a decline press,” resembles pushing a vacuum cleaner. No one has to convince Cindy Cruz-Mazzei of the benefits of functional fitness. She says she’s seen her training translate to real-life, time and again: “We were in the grocery store once when my daughters were little, and both of them jumped on the cart on one side. It was about to tilt over on them, when I grabbed the cart and flipped it back,” she relates. “My body just instinctively did all the right things it was supposed to do, and I didn’t hurt myself. It just kicks in.” Connect with Mike Svach at Fitworks, 4600 Smith Road, Cincinnati by email at MSvach@Fitworks.com or call 513-531-1500 and visit Fitworks.com

by Lama Surya Das

have been thinking a lot lately about acceptance and its transformative magic. It helps us become more patient, tolerant, flexible, empathic and open-minded. It brings contentment. When we calmly observe and investigate the causes of things and the fact that nothing happens by accident, the truth reveals itself. Cultivating patience and acceptance provides the mental clarity and spaciousness that allows us to examine input before unthinkingly reacting in a way that may escalate the problem. In taking a sacred pause, we dramatically increase the chances of making better choices and undertaking wiser actions. We simply have to remember to breathe once and relax, enjoying a moment of mindfulness and reflection before responding. Sometimes, we may not know what to do. That is a good time to do nothing. Too often, compulsive overdoing creates unnecessary complications. In humble listening to a higher power, the way to go forward comes. Such patience does not mean passivity. Neither does acceptance infer weakness, apathy, indifference or carelessness. We can cultivate patient forbearance and loosen our tight grip a bit by remembering the Buddhist mantra, “This too, shall pass.” Ask: “How much will this matter to me next month,

next year, five years from now?” Here is one secret of spiritual mastery and inner peace, freedom and autonomy: It is not what happens to us, but what we make of it, that makes all the difference. Unconditional acceptance is not static, but ecstatic; vibrant, dynamically engaged in and connected with reality. The spiritual hero strides fearlessly into life’s depths, facing its incessantly undulating waves, without holding back. Unconditional acceptance is the kind of love Jesus spoke of when he taught us to love our neighbor, and what Buddha meant, when he said that an enemy, adversary or competitor can be one’s greatest teacher. We must first love and accept ourselves before we can love and accept others. To quote Carl Jung: “The most terrifying thing in the world is to accept oneself totally.” What are we afraid of? Lama Surya Das, author, founder of the Dzogchen Center and leading Western Buddhist meditation teacher and scholar, is a main interpreter of Tibetan Buddhism in the West. He is a keynote speaker at the International Conference on Energy Psychology in Orlando, May 28-31, and his June 1 workshop, “The Big Questions: How to Find Your Own Answers to Life’s Essential Mysteries.”

April 2009

healingways

Herbalism

is as Green As It Gets

by abby artemisia

ne definition of ‘herb’ is “…a plant that is valued for qualities such as medicinal properties, flavor, scent, or the like.” This poses an interesting question as to what can properly be called an herb and what cannot. One possible answer may be found in the tale of a student and his teacher in ancient Asia. The teacher gave the student a mission. He told the student to traverse the land until he found a plant that was not useful and bring it back to the teacher. After many years of searching, the student returned empty-handed. He was sure his teacher would scold him, as he had failed to complete his mission. However, the teacher’s response was the opposite. He congratulated the student for his success, as he believed that a useless plant did not exist. This view of plants complements this month’s theme of a Green Economy. By working with plants to supplement our wellness program, we not only empower ourselves by becoming involved in our own wellness, but we also save money.

Greater Cincinnati Edition

Furthermore, learning about the herbs themselves and working with them fosters a healthy environment. Although incorporating herbs into our diet and supplements should never be taken lightly, it is a useful way to save money on medications. Herbs should never be substituted for other medication or taken with medication without the supervision of a doctor, herbalist, or health care provider. However, one of the primary ways in which herbs can save us money is through preventive care to support wellness. What people tend to forget is that herbs are plants and plants are (often) food. Before the practice of standardization--or taking what is thought to be the useful or most potent chemical in the plant and separating it to make a supplement--herbs were eaten as food. Most herbs have many nutrients, including high vitamin and mineral contents. Usually vitamins and minerals are most easily absorbed as whole foods; this is another way to save money: eat your vitamins and minerals as herbs. Another thing we tend to forget is

that herbs are growing right outside our door. While it is helpful to be able to purchase them at local stores, the easiest method to attain herbs is also the method that has the least environmental impact: pick or grow them yourself. Picking your own herbs is called wildcrafting and is an ancient art. Of course there are very important guidelines to wildcrafting: • Never pick something unless you are absolutely certain it is the correct plant. Take a class or an herb walk, make friends with a naturalist and, have a good field guide or preferably several. The best guides are those that list poisonous look-alikes. • Know the area. Make sure you have permission to pick there. Harvest in areas that have not been sprayed with chemicals, at least 10-50 feet from a roadway and far away from possible chemical runoff areas. • Always take only 20 percent or less of the herb you are harvesting, and be sure it is not endangered. (You can find “At-Risk” and “To Watch” lists at http:// www.unitedplantsavers.org/ UpS_At_Risk_List.html.) This is a sustainable harvesting practice to ensure the herb can continue to proliferate. By harvesting or growing our own herbs in a sustainable way, we are helping to support the environment and the green movement. If we know where our herbs are coming from, we know they are indeed fresh, that is, they have not been sitting in a warehouse losing their nutritive qualities, or exposed to radiation to preserve freshness. We know they have not been sprayed with chemicals, contributing to the toxic overload of the planet. Additionally, we know they have not been shipped from some far away place, increasing our carbon footprint. Moreover, by attaining this intimate relationship with the plants and the planet, we are more likely to want to protect them for future generations. Other ways herbs can be our allies is when seeking relief from minor acute conditions like colds, insect bites, and indigestion. It seems the real trick to

introducing more people to herbs and herbalism is demystifying the practice. One of the easiest methods to accomplish this is a common suggestion made by many herbalists: obtain at least three general herbal reference books. Some examples of good herbal reference books are: The Little Herb Encyclopedia by Jack Ritchason, Rosemary Gladstar’s Family Herbal, and Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech. This will help to lay a foundation of basic knowledge. Then, pick an herb out of the books which is easy to acquire and make it into a tea (more information about how to do this can be found in Making Plant Medicine). This is called making a ‘simple’ as it uses only one herb. This way you can experiment and experience that particular herb’s taste, feel, and effect on you personally. When trying herbs for the first time, it is a good idea to try a small amount of herb, tea, or other remedy, and then wait 24 hours to assure you do not have an allergy to that plant. Just as anyone can have an allergy to any food, anyone can be allergic to any plant. However, the majority of plants used in their whole form are much more benign than pharmaceutical drugs. In her book Rosemary Gladstar’s Family Herbal, renowned Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar states “…the World Health Organization estimates that more than 80 percent of the world’s population still uses herbal medicine as a primary system of healing.” She goes on to describe Herbalism as “an effective, natural, and inexpensive system of healing readily available to every human who chooses to use it.” Now is your chance to do something to benefit your own green economy and wellness. Wishes for a Happy, Healthy, and Green 2009!

Herbalist Abby Artemisia teaches herbal workshops, including the upcoming Herbs for Parents workshop series, and offers herbal wellness consultations in the greater Cincinnati area. More information can be found at www.goddessgardenhealing.com or Abby can be contacted at abby@goddessgardenhealing.com or (513) 307-5226.

Unlock Prosperity & Success

Let go of core negative beliefs by Nori St. Paul, SMC-C, MI-C, CYT

hen it comes to realizing prosperity and success, our subconscious is the mastermind sitting in the director’s seat. Far more powerful than conscious thought, it holds the key to achieving personal goals and intentions. The subconscious is multitalented; it opens the doorway to our hidden success and failure agendas and accesses the negative beliefs, delusional stories and faulty self-talk that lead to sabotaging habits. I have found that learning to resolve, release and reframe self-limiting beliefs, rather than making repeated attempts to change them, is the key to living a life congruent with our highest personal values and desires. The most effective and powerful way to transcend the compelling energy of limiting negative core beliefs is to go beyond simple awareness of their presence within. I encourage my clients to identify and honor these foundational beliefs instead of denying the extent to which they exist. When we stop dusting around the pink elephant in our mental home, we can take the time to connect with the source of these false convictions. A next step is giving voice to the feelings attached to the circumstances that helped create them. By facing any fears and challenging their limiting effect on life, we are prepared to move beyond old paradigms of faulty belief. Although this dynamic and organic process can be achieved in ordinary consciousness, I believe that better results are gained through the consistent practice of dhyana, the 5,000-year-old practice of meditation in which an individual examines learned “truths” and uncovers real truths. Meditation enables us to journey inward, calming the mind and stabilizing the emotions. With loving attention and intention, we can shift mental energy from the intellect into the heart area, opening space for our highest human potential, or Spirit.

I also recommend reading books, attending workshops or listening to CDs on meditation in order to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of this amazing mind-body potential. Many people make 10 to 20 minutes of meditative reflection and the visualization of achieving goals and intentions a practical part of each day. As we do, our subconscious minds accept this deposit of success, and our outer lives mirror it. Nori St. Paul, Director of PranaQuest, LLC, is Nationally Certified in both Stress Management Consulting & Therapy and in the science, philosophy and art of Meditation, and is also certified in the mind-body school of Yoga. She serves on the advisory board for the American Institute of Health Care Professionals. Nori divides her time between Naples, FL, and Cincinnati. For her Meditation CD or more info, call 239-919-0070 or visit pranaquest.net

April 2009

Connecting communities... creating a better world.

Reaching 2.5 million readers each month, Natural Awakenings magazines are now serving more than 60 communities across the country. • • • Birmingham, AL • • Huntsville, AL • • Mobile/Baldwin, AL • • Little Rock/Hot Springs, AR • • Phoenix, AZ • • Tucson, AZ • • Boulder, CO • • Denver, CO • • Hartford County, CT • • Fairﬁeld County, CT • • New Haven/Middlesex, CT • • Daytona/Volusia/Flagler, FL • • NW FL Emerald Coast • • Ft. Lauderdale, FL • • Jacksonville/St. Augustine, FL • • Melbourne/Vero Beach, FL • • Miami & Florida Keys • • Naples/Ft. Myers, FL • • North Central Florida • • 16 Orlando,Greater FL Cincinnati• • Palm Beach, FL

Now serving:

Sarasota, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL Florida’s Treasure Coast Atlanta, GA Augusta, GA Lexington, KY Louisville-Metro, KY New Orleans, LA Ann Arbor, MI Grand Rapids, MI Greater Genesee, MI Greater Oakland/Macomb, MI Wayne County, MI Central Missouri Western NC Charlotte, NC Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC North Carolina Southern Coast, NC Somerset-Middlesex Counties, NJ Morris County, NJ Edition Santa Fe/Albuquerque, NM

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Long Island, NY New York City, NY Rockland/Orange Counties, NY Westchester/Putnam Counties, NY Cincinnati, OH Tulsa, OK Portland, OR Lehigh Valley, PA Rhode Island Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Grand Strand, SC Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Austin, TX East Texas Houston, TX San Antonio, TX Richmond, VA Southwestern VA Madison, WI Puerto Rico

For information about how to publish a Natural Awakenings in your community call 239-530-1377. Currently publishing Natural Awakenings magazine for sale: Atlanta, GA Phoenix, AZ Tallahassee, FL

Healthy Dining Directory LOVING CAFÉ 6227 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 (513) 503-9346 TheLovingCafe.com

BASILICO ORGANIC 6176 Tylersville Road Mason, OH 45040 (513) 490-9519 Basilico-organic.com

MELT 4165 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513) 681-6358 MeltNorthside.com

Offering a variety of Italian Intercontinental organic dishes, including pastas, soups, sushi, paninis and pizza. The artisan bakery offers homemade pastries, which can be accompanied by the restraurant’s organic coffees. 100% USDA certified organic.

Melt is an eclectic deli featuring a healthconscious, vegetarian-friendly menu. Melt’s sandwiches are made on preservative-free, vegan bread. And dressings, soups, pesto and hummus are made in-store. All poultry used is antibiotic- and hormone-free. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

DILLY DELI 6818 Wooster Pike

MYRA’S DIONYSUS 121 Calhoun St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 961-1578 MyrasRestaurant.com

(in the Mariemont Strand) Cincinnati, OH 45227-3109 (513) 561-5233 DillyDeli.com Enjoy casual dining, Monday through Saturday, in the quaint indoor space or outdoor cafe. The menu includes a variety of vegetarian options, such as a vegetarian pasta, burgers and sandwiches, and a great selection of wines. 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.

The Loving Café offers plant-based meals, free of all animal products. Menu includes vegan sushi, raw salds, and organic smoothies. Stop in for fresh-baked vegan goods and fair trade tea. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Myra’s Dionysus features Greek food and also offers dishes from around the world. Unique fare such as Aji de Gallina Peru, Mole from Mexico, Flan from Cuba as well as vegetarian and vegan soups offered daily. Intimate, cozy dining atmosphere.

Leap

at the

Chance!

For more information on how to

jump-start your business and advertise in

email: Sales@nacincin.com April 2009

healthbriefs

Cocoa Mulch May be Toxic to Pets

any homeowners use cocoa bean shells, a byproduct of chocolate production, as a landscaping mulch. They like its rich brown color and biodegradability. They also appreciate its chocolate aroma—and so do some pets. Dogs, particularly, may be attracted by the smell and eagerly consume the mulch. “Some dogs will eat large quantities of fresh mulch, which can lead to intestinal upset,” notes Dr. Steven Hansen, a veterinary toxicologist with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) “If the amount is high enough, it can lead to increased heart rates and trembling.” Dogs metabolize methylxanthine compounds slowly, so symptoms may take hours or days to manifest. Hansen says death is “very unlikely with current products, because the residual theobromine is very low.” The ASPCA calls for caution. Cocoa mulch contains caffeine and theobromine, methylxanthine compounds to which dogs and cats are particularly sensitive. In 2003, the ASPCA investigated cocoa mulch ingestion in 16 dogs. Their study, still posted on their website, reported vomiting in 50 percent of the cases; tremors in 33 percent (with “large or significant” amounts of mulch ingested); tachycardia (rapid heart rate); and hyperactivity or diarrhea in 17 percent of the cases, but no clinical signs of illness in 33 percent of the dogs. Cats can also be sickened from ingesting the mulch, but are less likely to eat it. The ASPCA notes that the organization “has not received any cases involving animal deaths due to cocoa mulch ingestion.” The ASPCA’s bottom-line advice: Avoid using cocoa mulch anywhere unsupervised dogs roam, and don’t let a dog eat any mulch while out on a leash.

Wormwood Fights Cancer Researchers at the University of Washington have discovered that a compound derived from the sweet wormwood plant (Artemisia annua L), an ancient herb used in Chinese medicine and in Asian salad dishes, is more than 1,200 times more specific in killing certain kinds of cancer cells than currently available drugs. The finding heralds the possibility of a more effective chemotherapy drug with minimal side effects. Source: University of Washington, 2008

If you suspect a pet has eaten any toxic substance, immediately contact a veterinarian or the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435. View the ASPCA cocoa mulch study at: ASPCA.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_publicationscocoa.

Conquering Cravings

Cravings for sweets can thwart any diet, but new research suggests that we can get cravings under control by taking a short, brisk walk. Walking, like any other exercise, has been shown helpful to people trying to manage dependencies like alcohol and nicotine, and the same seems to hold true for food cravings. Source: University of Exeter, 2008

Greater Cincinnati Edition

Spring into Organic Gardening by Wes Duren

s bulb, tree and shrub blooms begin to emerge from their winter hibernation; gardeners everywhere begin their quest for another year of gardening bliss. In order to prepare your gardens for spring, let us begin with soil health. Healthy plants start with healthy soils. A yearly application of compost to all garden areas will help to retain fertilizer nutrients more effectively, loosen soil structure and regulate soil moisture. All one needs is a ½”-1” topdressing of compost on top of all landscape and vegetable bed areas. Make sure that whatever compost you use is well broken down. Any organic de, manure or lawn clippings can injure plant roots and sometimes leading to the plant’s demise. Let any compost ingredients sit for at least one year to decompose thoroughly before applying to garden areas. The next most important thing to consider is weed control. Early spring is the perfect time to apply natural weed control products such as corn gluten. Corn gluten has long been known by farmers for its ability to stop emerging weed seed in their tracks. Corn gluten is a pelletized product that can be spread with a broadcast style spreader just as fertilizer is spread. It’s our organic alternative to chemical pre-emergents, and works well if applied in late winter or early spring to both lawn and garden areas. Be cautious not to spread corn gluten where perennials may reseed because it will also inhibit their growth bris that is yet to break down such as fresh wood chips. In addition, mulch all bed areas well. Mulching and applying corn gluten now will provide us more time to enjoy our garden instead of laboring in them later. Now is the time for removing all perennial and grass debris from our bed areas as well. Beneficial insects stay over winter in perennial and ornamental grass debris in our gardens. So

if we wait until spring to make these cuttings, we provide our garden plants with instant protection from pest insect invasion. And speaking of pests, right now we can start applying milky spore on our lawns and gardens to control Japanese beetle grubs. This naturally occurring bacterium is host specific, so it will not injure other beneficial soil life. Grubs are a favorite food of moles. Moles begin to really rough up our lawns and gardens in early spring look-

ing for earthworms and Japanese beetle grubs. Although eliminating the grubs will help to reduce mole populations, this will not rid you of these carnivorous mammals altogether. A natural approach to mole control is as easy as applying a small quantity of pelletized coyote urine (Shake Away) over all active mole burrows. Moles have an acute sense of smell and abhor predators. They will succumb to paranoia and eventually flee your yard in search of safer foraging.

Wes Duren is Landscape Manager at Marvin’s Organic Garden based in Lebanon, Ohio. For information on starting or maintaining organic landscape, lawn or vegetable gardens, contact Wes Duren at 515-398-5753

April 2009

Green Collar Welcome to

America

A Workable Way to New Jobs and Sustained Recovery by Brita Belli

Illustrations by Joe Weissmann

Yes, the traditional American economic picture is bleak, with every major sectorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;retail, banking, automotive and constructionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; reporting record job losses. Twenty-two of the 30 companies comprising the Dow Jones industrial average have reported job losses since the economy began crumbling in October 2008, including industries that many experts thought were strong enough to weather the storm; even construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar announced 20,000 jobs would be cut on January 27, and pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced 8,000 job cuts the same day. That month, the nationwide unemployment rate reached 7.6 percent, its highest level since the 1980s recession. But, the previously nascent green economy is taking shape, bringing with it the promise of new jobs. Among these will be well-paying manufacturing jobs; management and sales opportunities with huge growth potential; and abundant niche positions for enterprising students and others seeking alternative careers. On the upper tiers of the economic ladder, many CEOs and CFOs are already jumping into green jobs. Online green job directories are heavy with listings for those with pertinent business experience.

Greater Cincinnati Edition

Top 10 Green Jobs Government Stimulus

To jumpstart this new green economy, much hope rests upon the economic stimulus package called the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan,” which President Obama signed into law in February 2009, and with the business expansion and job creation that legislation promises. By directing federal money to infrastructure building and clean energy, President Obama’s administration has pledged to use the $787 billion authorized in the bill to rebuild the American economy and with it, the struggling middle class. The ambitious goal of that legislation is the creation of 3.5 million new jobs, some of which will directly contribute to the country’s renewable energy future. The idea is that the stimulus package can solve two problems simultaneously: getting Americans the dependable, well-paying work that will allow them to support their families and stay in their homes; and redirecting the U.S. energy picture away from dirty, polluting fossil fuels like oil and coal and into clean, renewable energies like wind and solar. “This is a green and bold stimulus package that will help our economy and protect our environment,” said Representative Edward J. Markey, who chairs key energy and global warming panels in the House. By adding critical job training skills to reach those in greatest need—inner-city kids, former inmates and welfare recipients among them—Van Jones, founder and president of Green For All, believes the federal economic stimulus effort can go even further—to fight poverty and pollution, simultaneously. His nonprofit advocacy organization is dedicated to building an all-inclusive, green economy. “There’s this whole invisible infrastructure, trying to get people who need jobs connected with work,” says Jones, who also authored The New York Times 2008 bestselling book, The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Solve Our Two Biggest Problems. “There are vocational training centers, return-from-prison work centers and community colleges. But none of that infrastructure is pointed at the green economy.” He’s out to change that.

The goal of the legislation is the creation of 3.5 million new jobs, some of which will directly contribute to the country’s renewable energy future.

by Brita Belli, Kathryn Gutlebar, Julia Hirsch, Jessica Knoblauch and Shawn Query

Across every industry, new job possibilities are emerging for those with the skills to bridge the divide between the old, fossil-fuel-based economy and the new, energy-efficient one. Many corporations are partnering with nonprofits and hiring corporate social responsibility managers.

1) Green Globetrotters: Travel and Hospitality

Green travel employees generally work for private companies, government and public institutions and nonprofits. The Green Hotels Association, for example, states that “A ‘Green Team’ can turn hotel employees into educators, showing us how we can be more sustainable.” Connect: International Ecotourism Society, 202-347-9203, EcoTourism.org; Green Hotels Association, 713-789-8889, GreenHotels.com; Lindblad Expeditions & National Geographic, 1-800-EXPEDITION, Expeditions.com.

2) Sustainability Stewards: Planning and Land Use

Local governments are increasingly interested in how they can reduce their communities’ carbon footprint and are turning to city planning professionals for direction. A new view of smart urban planning, which emphasizes sustainable and transit-oriented development, is growing, particularly in the Southeast, California and the Pacific Northwest. Stormwater management and wetlands restoration are other areas coming to the forefront. Connect: American Planning Association, 202-872-0611, Planning.org; International City/County Management Association, 202-289-ICMA, icma.org.

3) Complementary Care: Health and Medicine

A 2008 survey reports that 38 percent of U.S. adults and 12 percent of our children use some form of alternative care. The most popular holistic techniques are deep breathing exercise, meditation, chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation, massage and yoga. While both coasts are stocked with

April 2009

natural-care physicians, the need for alternative practitioners is spreading across the rural states. Connect: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1-888-644-6226, nccam.nih.org.

4) Power Pushers: Energy and Renewables

“Solar and wind are already multibillion-dollar industries,” says Peter Beadle, president of Greenjobs.com, “but hydrogen and fuel cell production are still in the nascent stages.” Job seekers will have an easier time breaking into the renewables industry via marketing and sales. Workers also are needed to install and maintain solar panels and wind turbines, and certification is readily available. Connect: GreenJobs.com; Apollo Alliance, 415-371-1700, ApolloAlliance.org.

5) Planet Protectors: Legal Careers

Environmental law groups go to court. Lewis and Clark Law School students, in Portland, Oregon, can get environmental law certification with their degree, and most go on to work in state or federal government offices or private practices with an environmental bent. Earthjustice, a nonprofit that started as the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund in 1971, employs some 150 lawyers, communications specialists and fundraising and general support personnel. They also keep an online list of job openings. Connect: Lewis & Clark Law School, 503-768-6600; Earthjustice, 1-800-584-6460, EarthJustice.org.

6) Green Geeks: Information Technology

“People think there is some kind of mystery, ‘Where are the green jobs?” says Marie Kerpan, founder of consulting practice Green Careers. “There are a bazillion companies where you can take your skills and put it to work in a green company.” She particularly notes opportunities in outreach, fundraising and political awareness. Connect: EcoVentures International, 202-667-0802, Eco-Ventures.org.

7) Eco Educators: Green Learning

Sustainability coordinators have been joining the ranks of educational institutions looking to go green. Although not many schools offer degrees in sustainability, that’s beginning to change; more schools are either converting existing programs or starting new ones.

Greater Cincinnati Edition

The stimulus package responds by including language from the Green Jobs Act of 2007, part of that year’s larger Energy Savings Act. It includes $100 million for worker training in upgrading the nation’s electrical grid, and up to $500 million for renewable energy and electric power transmission projects, with provisions that all laborers and mechanics are paid fair wages. Another $750 million is designated for competitive grants for “worker training and placement in high growth and emerging energy sectors.” Some $250 million is directed toward building Job Corps Centers around the country, which the legislation notes “may include training for careers in the energy efficiency, renewable energy and environmental protection industries.” On a larger scale, $16.8 billion of the federal package is directed toward energy efficiency and renewable energy research and projects that include: advanced batteries to power plug-in, hybrid vehicles; geothermal and biomass projects; wind and solar installations; building weatherization; modernizing the electrical grid; and environmental cleanup. A February 2009 report by Good Jobs First, a smart growth advocacy group, cautions that, in the rush to create a quantity of jobs, it’s crucial that we pay sufficient attention to the quality of those jobs.

Private Sector Progress In its State of Green Business 2009, Greener World Media asks the tough questions that must be addressed. Are we moving far enough, fast enough? Do current initiatives represent true transformation? Or, are we just nibbling at the edges of national and global problems? Joel Makower, chairman and executive editor of Greener World Media and the editors of its flagship GreenBiz.com, see optimistic signs that the shift to a green economy is real. For example, green building is on the rise, spurring new technologies that save energy and money, while creating more healthful workplaces. The automobile industry seems finally engaged in a green race to introduce electric vehicles. Leading makers and retailers of consumer products are starting to more rigorously assess the environmental impacts of their products and signaling suppliers that tomorrow’s goods must hew to higher levels of environmental responsibility.

Building on the possibility offered by such public and private investment, along with the promise of a true, “green collar,” workforce, government officials joined with thousands of labor, environmental and business advocates in Washington, D.C., February 4 to 6, for the Good Jobs Green Jobs National Conference and public expo, dedicated to exploring emerging green-oriented career paths. It was sponsored by the Blue Green Alliance, an unprecedented national partnership formed in 2006 between the Sierra Club and the United Steelworkers Union. Kevin Doyle, president of green consulting and training company Green Economy, advises that the government’s initial investment is only meant to be a launch pad. “The federal government serves best as an innovative leader,” he counsels. “Money from the private sector should be at least five times that much.”

Green on Top “CEOs and senior level executives across a broad spectrum are entering the environmental field in droves,” says Rona Fried, founder and president of SustainableBusiness.com, which includes a “Green Dream Jobs” online directory. Corporations need strong communicators as they build environmental strategy into their policy, partner with nonprofits and work to respond more quickly to rising public concern over environmental issues. “Many companies have environmental managers, who are now being upgraded in terms of status,” says Dan Esty, co-director of the Center for Business and Environment at Yale University, and co-author of Green to Gold: How Smart Companies Use Environmental Strategy to Innovate, Create Value and Build Competitive Advantage. “To be a successful manager, you need good analytical skills, to understand the environment in a business context—as a core business strategy.” The 300 largest corporations are now in the initial stages of crafting a new social frontier, writes author Bruce Piasecki, in World Inc. “Business first seeks to sustain and further itself,” he notes from his perch as president and founder of his consulting firm, American Hazard Control Group, “but this revolution has the side benefit of being good for us all.”

Turning Blue and White Collars Green The 10 Midwestern states perhaps suffering most from the disintegration of the country’s traditional middle class are ideally suited for wind energy development. According to the Environmental Law and Policy Center, they could jointly realize nearly 37,000 new jobs by 2020 if the nation’s renewable energy portfolio were set to 22 percent. A University of California at Berkeley study update in 2006, “Putting Renewables to Work: How Many Jobs Can the Clean Energy Industry Generate?” projects that the renewable energy industry could consistently produce

Connect: Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, aashe.org, 859-258-2551, aashe. org; Presidio School of Management, 415-5616555, PresidioMBA.org.

8) Better Builders: Design and Construction

Green builders already have a competitive advantage over traditional builders in both commercial and residential arenas, advises Ashley Katz, manager of communications for the U.S. Green Building Council. That advantage will continue to grow as sustainable, energy-efficient building practices become the norm. Opportunities exist for greenminded engineers, contractors, architects and designers as well as more employees in service businesses making green products and materials. Connect: U.S. Green Building Council, 1-800-795-1747, usgbc.org.

9) Improving Industry: Corporate Social Responsibility

To make corporations more responsive to environmental, human rights and health issues, corporate responsibility advocates have persuaded some corporations to move from thinking solely about profits to the three P’s—people, planet and profits. Job seekers need knowledge of labor law and human resource management. Connect: Social Venture Network, 415-561-6501, svn.org.

10) Organic Occupations: Food and Farming

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, land used for organic crops increased from 48,000 acres in 1997 to 122,000 acres in 2005, and that number continues to grow, opening doors for students seeking experience on a working farm through the Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF). Some workers manage organic farms by leasing it through a land trust. Other jobs exist in farmland protection, education opportunities at on-campus student farms and in the restaurant/hospitality niche, with a need for chefs specializing in local foods. Connect: WWOOF, 831-425-FARM, wwoofusa.org; Northeast Organic Farming Association, 203-888-5146, ctnofa.org.

April 2009

more jobs per megawatt of electricity generated—in construction, manufacturing, installation, operations and management and fuel processing— than its fossil fuel industry counterpart. Given a 20 percent national renewable energy standard that includes 55 percent wind energy, that could equal 188,018 new jobs by 2020. Kate Gordon, co-director for the Apollo Alliance, a nonprofit working for American energy independence, summarizes the point. “There’s been a wholesale loss of manufacturing jobs, which are union-protected, highly skilled jobs. But with wind turbines, solar panels, energy-efficient retrofits— there’s a whole world of green jobs. It’s pretty exciting, if you can harness it.” Doyle advises that there are two key strategies. One is to look at what skills are needed by all industries to solve environmental problems. All need, for example, information management and financing. “So much starts with gathering huge amounts of data,” Doyle says. This includes jobs in information technology, geography and statistics. Similarly, whether a nonprofit, government agency or business is looking to purchase open space or evaluating smart growth versus sprawl, they need to find funds. This opens up a

host of jobs, including sector analysts, green accountants, government finance officers and foundation managers. The second strategy for green job seekers is to, “Pick a niche without any sense of ideological blinders,” advises Doyle. Someone wanting to “fix” climate change would investigate the major sources of carbon emissions— power plants, automobiles and gas flares—and focus on finding solutions within these polluting industries. Perhaps the report at StateofGreenBusiness.com summarizes it best: “To achieve their increasingly ambitious environmental goals, companies will need to educate, engage, empower and activate their employees to think and act green. And, learn from them, too, recognizing that when it comes to running a leaner, greener business, no one knows where the waste and inefficiencies lie more than those on the front lines. Despite all the oft-repeated dictums about ‘top-down’ and ‘bottomup’ management techniques, effectively greening the corporation sometimes requires that companies learn how to lead from the middle.” Brita Belli is the editor of E/The Environmental Magazine, where portions of this article and sidebars first appeared.

on-the-ground training Where students and Graduates Go to Get Their Hands dirty environmental leadership Program Washington, D.C., 202-332-3320, elpnet.org Offers training, mentoring and fellowships to environmental activists and professionals.

Green Corps Boston, Massachusetts, 617-4268506, GreenCorps.org Trains young people in the skills and strategies of grassroots environmental organizing and advocating for green job creation.

The National Council for science and the environment Washington, D.C., 202-530-5810, ncseonline.org Offers three- to six-month internships for students and recent graduates assisting in outreach to academic, governmental, business and civil society communities.

OPPORTUNITY

is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas Edison

Greater Cincinnati Edition

student Conservation Association Charlestown, New Hampshire, 603-543-1700, thesca.org Offers conservation internships to more than 3,000 individuals each year, including high school and college students.

wisewords

A Conversation with Bill McKibben by S. Alison Chabonais

ill McKibben is the author of a dozen books on the environment and culture, most recently, Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future. He explains how vibrant local economies are getting it right and showing us the way to a saner, human-scale world. McKibben also is co-founder of 350.org, the first global grassroots movement to deal with climate change. Q. In Deep Economy, you note that America’s “more is better” mantra of economic progress is no longer making us wealthier, but instead, less happy, less healthy and more insecure. Why is this?   Up to a certain point, accumulation does make you happier. Visit, say, rural China; there, people live in extreme poverty, often with six or seven people in a room. When you make some money, perhaps working at a factory, you can heat your hut in the winter. You can add another room for you, your wife and your kid. You get some relative privacy for the first time in your life, worth a great deal in terms of increased happiness. But, past a certain point—which economists around the world have estimated at roughly $10,000 a year in average income, or $40,000 for a family of four in this country—that equation starts to fall apart. Americans, for example, have been using their money to build massive houses, where everyone has their own room and electronic screen. We barely see our families, much less our neighbors. The average American today has half as many close friends as the average American of 1950.

Q. What else have we sacrificed by buying into advertisers’ push to accumulate more stuff? Where to start? Health, maybe. The average American is badly overweight, largely because of the intake of relatively expensive processed commercial foods, which we often rely on because we spend so much time at our jobs, earning the money we need to support a consumer way of life. Or, consider leisure. The average European works about seven fewer weeks a year than we do. Yes, they consequently have less disposable income, but far more time with family and friends. Not surprisingly, Europeans generally report being happier with their lives than we are, concludes prominent British economist Richard Layard, in Happiness: Lessons from a New Science. Q. Deep Economy makes a convincing case that rebuilding community-oriented neighborhoods and sustainable local economies delivers a better quality of life; so, where do we start?  Probably the simplest place is with localizing food supplies. Because that’s a consumer decision we make three times a day, we can convert at our own pace. I once spent a year eating nothing but local foods. I met many of my neighbors for the first time—all the farmers who were growing my food. Neighborliness is a common outcome; in one study cited by Christopher Cook in Diet for a Dead Planet, sociologists followed shoppers, first around the supermarket, and then around the farmers’ market; the average shopper engaged in ten times more

conversations at the farmers’ market. They weren’t just acquiring their weekly calories, they were rebuilding broken communities. Q. Realistically, which other vital areas of community life can we make sustainable soon? We can do much more for ourselves. In communications: A few giant conglomerates own most radio stations in this country; now, a low-power FM movement is erecting community stations across America. In education: We know that the best education comes in small classrooms and small schools; it’s time to start deconsolidating. In government: In Vermont, where I live, we rely on town meetings; everyone in town gets together once a year and hashes out the budget, and it works. Individuals’ long-term survival depends on having a strong working community. By patronizing local businesses, they remain a hardy support network in tough times. Q. In speaking of the environmental fallout due to escalating consumption, you observe that, “If the rich countries can’t change course, then the poor countries won’t.” What will it take to make the transition to a different lifestyle tolerable?  Global warming makes it clear that we’re all in this together. The only way we’ll get out of this fix is if we work cooperatively. That’s why we’re accelerating a huge global organizing drive for 350.org. 350 is the amount of carbon dioxide, in parts per million, that climatologists now deem the safe maximum for our atmosphere. At 387, we’re already past that total, turning the global climate issue from a problem into an emergency. We need Natural Awakenings readers to join us October 24, 2009, in organizing and attending rallies and events around the planet to draw attention to that number and its meaning. Together, we can reach out beyond individualism, toward survival of the community of humankind. For more information visit BillMcKibben.com.

April 2009

healthykids

Stress-Proofing Kids through

Yoga by Jim Gillen

As Lynea writes with her husband Jim, a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500), in their award-winning book Yoga Calm for Children, “When children are given the opportunity to come to stillness and share from their hearts, beautiful things begin to happen. They cultivate their own compassion and sensitivity and begin caring deeply for one another. They begin to create an inner peace that they can draw on at any time.”

PATTY TOOLEN, L.M.T. RITA HOPPER, L.M.T.

• SWEDISH/DEEP TISSUE • CRANIOSACRAL • LYMPH DRAINAGE • INTUITIVE READINGS

• HOT STONE • SAMATO • REIKI • REFLEXOLOGY

OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT GIFT CERTIFICATES

(859) 525-8333 10 GIRARD STREET FLORENCE, KY 41042

Greater Cincinnati Edition

hildren stream into the Monday night class. Soft music plays as the lights are dimmed and the kids take off their shoes, placing them outside the door. David, a fourth-grader who struggles with ADHD, walks in with his blue yoga mat slung over his shoulder. He sighs deeply and says, “I really need this class today. It’s rough out there!” David is right. It is rough out there, and the mounting pressures on children are taking their toll. Our modern environment provides an ongoing assault on a child’s developing nervous system. Over-stimulation has become a way of life. Everywhere there is noise, electronic visual stimulation, academic and social pressures, and often frenzied adults. The result? Sky-high levels of stress, which can lead to unhealthy habits and illness. It’s no wonder, then, that nervous system disorders such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD are now commonplace, and that families, schools, and all others responsible for the care and upbringing of children are seeking solutions. When Oregon school counselor Lynea Gillen began to see more and more children struggling with such problems, she turned inward. Reflecting on how yoga had helped her survive three parental deaths before she was 19, she was inspired to blend yoga with her counseling specialty, social and emotional skills-building. Reducing children’s “sensory diet,” practicing physical yoga and calming techniques, and communication and social skills development are at the heart of Lynea’s approach. Here are just a few of her favorite stress-busting activities:

oNe-MiNUTe vACATioN: Turn off lights, phones and all electronics. Rest your head and think of your favorite place in nature. Where are you? Who’s there with you? What is it like? This activity relaxes and develops positive thoughts and imagination.

Tree Pose: Lift one foot off the floor and balance for 10 seconds. Grounds, focuses and energizes.

volCANo breATH: Breathe in, pause and take hands over head, exhale slowly taking hands down and back together. Excellent for getting “big emotions” under control. PUlse CoUNT: Place two fingers along the groove next to your windpipe and press gently until you can find your pulse. Close your eyes and count your pulse for 30 seconds. This activity develops awareness of “how fast our engine is running,” and is self-soothing. WoodCHoPPer: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees bent. Interlace hands and take arms overhead. Chop down towards the floor with a grunt. Fun, a great release and a quick energizer for those sluggish times of the day.

According to Lynea, four components are critical to yoga’s appeal and effectiveness in reducing children’s stress. It should give kids: • An opportunity to experience being relaxed in the body. •

A sense of play and authentic interactions with adults and peers that don’t involve any technology.

•

The challenge and stimulation that comes from strengthening the body through physical yoga poses.

•

An opportunity to experience beauty in themselves, in each other, and in the environment.

Also key in reducing children’s stress is providing an environment that is quiet, safe and supportive. Lynea’s counseling room has become just such a refuge. Decorated with fresh flowers, art and beautiful objects from around the world, the classroom is a place where children’s natural inclination to beauty is drawn out. They are taught to be supportive and compassionate toward one another. They are motivated to make our world a safe and beautiful place. As one of her fourth grade students stated, “In this class, our bodies and our hearts are safe.” The idea of finding a way to relax is catching on in her school. In fact, one day as her students were practicing, the principal came in to participate and “just relax with all of you.” For more information, call 503-977-0944 or visit YogaCalm.org.

Coming in May Today’s women are ﬁnding new ways to care for ourselves and our families.

Women’s HeAlTH

Join us in exploring a healthier view of life in this special edition of Natural Awakenings. For more information about advertising and how you can participate, call

513-259-3090 April 2009

Celebrate Earth Day: April 22 Climate change represents the biggest challenge, and the biggest opportunity, ever encountered. Today’s youth will inherit a planet unlike any we have known. Each of us has a pivotal role and responsibility to fundamentally transform our world for the better. Whether it’s making use of renewable energy, biking to school or work or voting for Earth-friendly leaders, we can and must take action now to protect our planet. Caring citizens are set to participate in thousands of Earth Day events in schools, communities and cities across our country and around the world. Find related events by subject, date and location at http://ww2.earthday.net/search/ node. Plan now to attend and support one of these local Earth Day events.

Earth Day 2009

If at first the idea is not absurd, there is no hope for it. —albert einstein

S IGNIFICANT H EALING

Holistic Practice

Expect Results! A holistic practice specializing in Foundational HealthTM with a focus on addressing the cause and rebuilding the body to restore vibrancy. Victoria Smith

Holistic Practitioner, Board Certified 10 Girard Street . Florence, KY 41042

859.648.0905 www.SignificantHealing.com

Greater Cincinnati Edition

saturday, april 18, 12–7 p.m. Children‘s activities, environmental education, entertainment and more. Free. sawyer point bicentennial Commons waterfront 805 pete rose way Cincinnati , oh Cincinnatiearthday.org

Earth Day Party saturday, april 19, 1–2 p.m. Free. blue manatee bookstore 3054 madison rd Cincinnati, oh bluemanateebooks.com

Celebrate Mother Earth with Mandala Meditation wednesday, april 22, 7:30 p.m. artist, writer and spiritualist rex oxley talks about his natural mandala as part of earth day celebration. Free, donations accepted. beacon of life 5701 murray ave Cincinnati, oh 513-218-2128 beaconoflife.org

Eco-Friendly Fashion Show wednesday, april 22, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. models in eco-conscious clothing from local Cincinnati businesses, will strut down a butterfly-shaped floral runway. all supporting imago earth. Free. Fountain square downtown Cincinnati, oh

Party for the Planet wednesday, april 22, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. activities will be going on throughout the day inlcluding live music, special give-a-ways, eco-friendly crafts and activities, conservation talks, green tours, demonstrations from local green experts and much more. daily admission to the zoo is $13 / $9 Childen and seniors (2-12, 62+). Cincinnati Zoo & botanical gardens 3400 vine street Cincinnati, oh CincinnatiZoo.org

Mason‘s Earth Day Celebration saturday, april 25, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. earth walk and expo. hands-on activities, music by mark Cormican, food from whole Foods market, green living info by local exhibitors, and lots more. Free. pine hill lodge 207 kings mills road mason, oh (513) 229-8555 imaginemason.org

Reduce, Recycle, Run! sunday, april 26, 9 a.m. First annual northside green run/walk/Cycle/5-k. $20 preregistered by apr. 17/$25 day of event/$5 race t-shirt. spring grove Cemetery 4521 spring grove ave, Cincinnati, oh CnCurC.org

naturalpet Why Dog People are Naturally

Greener

by lola michelin

he latest American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) survey on pet ownership trends reports that 74.8 million canines now enjoy camaraderie with at least one special two-legged companion. Although studies regularly document the significant health benefits that dog owners experience from this close animal/ human relationship—including better health, companionship, security and emotional release—only recently have we understood more about its environmental impact. It’s uncertain whether today’s dog guardians are intentionally taking steps to become green consumers or environmental activists. But an increasing number are considering their family’s environmental impact while purchasing more than $40 billion in pet products and services, according to the latest APPMA report. Dog owners, in search of more Earth-friendly versions of everything from organic food and sustainable toys to shampoos, flea treatments and biodegradable waste bags, acknowledge that their loyal, four-legged friends frequently inspire other healthy environmental choices, as well. Rather than driving to run errands, for example, dog people often take Fido or Fifi on recreational walks to the corner store or post office. Women out and about on their own report they are less likely to take their cars on short trips when they can enjoy the security of walking with a dog. Such auto-free

errands help reduce America’s carbon footprint, a key contributor to global warming. Canines and their human companions also are prompting the creation of environmentally friendly green spaces in urban areas. An increasing number of municipalities, responding to demand from constituents, are developing dog parks. These minimize the need to drive long distances to find open areas to exercise critters, and they add muchneeded nature to city settings. Everyone using the park benefits from added opportunities to socialize, exercise and enjoy a natural setting. Everyone in the area reaps the rewards of life-giving

“Be

Tas te

Awa

plants in place of more concrete and asphalt. Dogs may even nudge their twolegged kin toward a natural, holistic approach to health and well-being. Canines, like all animals, instinctively seek wellness and balance. When faced with a health challenge, they usually respond positively to improvements in diet and exercise and to alternative healing therapies such as massage, acupuncture, hydrotherapy and chiropractic. People who may have been skeptical about these modalities are often willing to consider them to help a beloved furry friend. These more natural approaches to health rely less upon use of drugs and other synthetic toxins that may harm the body and, via excretion, the environment. Once people witness a pet’s improving health as a result of effective treatment, they often adopt alternative modalities for themselves. It’s a good feeling to know that the animals who love us so well can also inspire us, as caretakers, to love them, ourselves and our planet well. Lola Michelin is director of education at the Northwest School of Animal Massage. For more information call 877836-3703, visit NWSAM.com or email Lola@NWSAM.com.

rded

st S

of C

alad

inci

nna

”

Ft. Mitchell

Hyde Park

2053 Dixie Hwy. Ft. Mitchell, KY

2637 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH

(859) 331-4339

(513) 321-9952

Casual Gourmet Cafe

MyIndigoGrill.com

April 2009

EVERY SO OFTEN A BOOK COMES ALONG THAT TOUCHES YOUR SOUL...

Hardcover - 978-1-4019-2270-2 - $14.95 Now available at your local bookstore, Amazon, Barnes & Noble or www.scottblum.net “A warm and revealing book about personal transformation. Its narrative reveals the honesty of one who has really walked the path of forgiveness and divine connection, and found the rewards of intuition, mission, and synchronistic flow. This book will speak to everyone.” - James Redfield, the author of The Celestine Prophecy “A thrilling story, a deep metaphysical message, a breath of fresh air.” - Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., the author of Five Wishes & co-author of Conscious Loving “A journey of personal and spiritual discovery that opens up our hearts and fills us with divine wisdom and inspiration.” - Debbie Ford, the author of The Dark Side of the Light Chasers & Why Good People Do Bad Things

In the tradition of the best-selling Eat, Pray, Love and spiritual classics such as The Alchemist, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, and The Celestine Prophecy, Waiting for Autumn (Hay House, hardcover, April 7, 2009) is an enchanting semiautobiographical parable that reveals a deep and powerful message. The book follows Scott, an inquisitive seeker who meets a mysterious cardboard-sign-toting homeless man named Robert with a penchant for changing lives. Sparked by the unconventional wisdom of Robert (with a sleepy black Lab puppy at his side), Scott is thrust into a spiritual adventure where he attempts to heal his past while confronting the spirit of his dead fiancée. He ultimately faces an extraordinary dilemma between his spiritual calling and earthly responsibilities. Join Scott on his unique journey of self-discovery, into unseen worlds where various healing and spiritual modalities are revealed, including shamanic soul retrieval, energyhealing, conscious eating, nature-spirit communication, kirtan, ancestral healing and more. This metaphysical pageturner is a fascinating exploration of one humble soul’s profound awakening with a surprise ending that will warm your heart. HHH Scott Blum is an author and the co-founder of the popular inspirational website DailyOM. He is also a successful multimedia artist who has collaborated with several popular authors, musicians, and visual artists and has produced many critically acclaimed works, including a series featuring ancient meditation music from around the world. Scott lives in the mountains of Ashland, Oregon, with Madisyn Taylor—his wife, business partner, and soul mate.

HAY HOUSE INVITES YOU TO ENTER TO WIN!

GRAND PRIZE Metaphysical Spa Weekend for Two in Ashland, Oregon ($2,000 value!)

Experience the magical town where Waiting for Autumn is based, with airfare for two from anywhere in the continental US, a two night stay at the historic Ashland Springs Hotel, a massage and Reiki session for two at Chozu Bath & Tea Gardens, two tickets to a play from Oregon Shakespeare Festival, dinner at Dragonfly Cafe and Gardens and a $100 gift certificate from Soundpeace.

FIRST PRIZE Kindle plus 65 Books ($1,000 value!)

Win a free Amazon Kindle and a gift certificate for 65 books of your choice ($1,000 value!) The Amazon Kindle is a wireless, portable reading device with instant access to more than 190,000 books, blogs, newspapers and magazines.

EVERYBODY WINS Free e-books, music, meditations, and more

Everyone that enters receives Summer’s Path, the e-book prequel to Waiting for Autumn. Also included are many other free e-books, music, meditations and more from over 120 generous partners with a package worth over $2,500.

Enter to win at www$scottblum$net

Greater Cincinnati Edition

www.hayhouse.com®

calendarofevents note: Free events are FREE to list! Other listings are $5 ea. per month. Advertisers get up to 5 free listings per month. Calendar events must be received by the 1st of month prior to the month of publication and adhere to our guidelines. Email Calendar@nacincin.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

wednesdaY, april 1

Community Blood Drive – 11am. Gallagher Student Center room 330. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Xavier University. 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH. 937-417-2138 Hoxworth.org

Jennifer Chiaverini – 7pm. Author discusses and signs “The Lost Quilter.” Free. Joseph-Beth Booksellers. 2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-396-8960 JosephBeth.com

thursdaY, april 2

Green Landscaping – 6:60pm. Lawn care and integrated pest management. Joe Boggs, Ohio State University Extension, Hamilton County. Free. Terwilliger’s Lodge. 10520 Deerfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-2424

Simply Vegetarian – 6:30pm. Basics of vegetarianism, what nutrients might be challenging and what health benefits might be found. Free. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859-586-6101 CES.CA.UKY.edu/Boone/

saturdaY, april 4

Baby CranioSacral Therapy Clinic. Babies newborn to six months are welcome to register. Free. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP Michelle Emanuel: 513-351-1367 WholeBodyLLC.com Reforest Northern Kentucky: Help Plant 1,800 Trees – 9am. Instruction, refreshments and free tree seedling provided. Free T-shirts for first 200 volunteers. Middleton-Mills Park 3415 Mills Rd, Independence, KY. 859-525-7529 KentonCounty.org.

ArtBeat Fine Arts Festival – 10:30am. Features arts and crafts, performances, and student art on display. Free. Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy High School. 11525 Snider Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-247-0900 German Story Time – 10:30-11am. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com

Composting 101 – 11am. Learn how to convert yard, garden and kitchen waste into soil-building compost. Free. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP Info@ParkAndVine.com 513-721-7275 by Apr 3. ParkAndVine.com

Footprints of LaBoiteaux’s Past – 11am-12:30pm. Explore historical sites from days of LaBoiteaux family‘s ownership (ca. 1870) until the land was donated to Cincinnati Parks in 1940. The hike will cover 2 miles of ROUGH terrain on and off the nature trail. Dress for the weather. Free. LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Preserve. 5400 Lanius Ln, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-542-2909

Will Hillenbrand Illustrator Signing for One

Fine Trade – 1:30-2:30pm. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com

read the GREEN way.

Natural Awakenings

is now available in

your

Bunny Hop Dance – 8pm. Music by DJ Debbie and egg hunt. Covered dishes welcome. Free. Halker-Flege Post No. 69. 9000 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-733-9926

Inbox

The Projectmill: Dance_MF – 9pm. Dance party with DJ and art installation. Ages 21 and up. Free. Northside Tavern. 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Northide-Tavern.com

sundaY, april 5

Freed Up Financial Living – 2pm. Discover tools, develop skills, prioritize goals and reduce debt. Free. Family Life Center. 703 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-931-5777

Hi-Brite

tuesdaY, april 7

2nd Natural Networking Event – 4-8pm. Explore great opportunities and connect with other people. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend! No RSVP necessary. Parking is available on Lafayette Ave. Donations requested for the Lloyd House. Lloyd House. 3901 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513259-3090 Publisher@NACinCin.com

wednesdaY, april 8

Basic Botany & Seed Starting – 6-8:30pm. Part one: Basic Botany / Part two: Seed Starting. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981 CivicGardenCenter.org

Films that Matter – 6pm. The best new film we can find will be presented. It will be followed by an optional discussion. All are welcome! Free. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church. Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH. ImagoEarth.org

Living Our Green Life – 6-8pm. Talk about Sustainable Transportation. Presented by Toyota. Seating is limited. Free. Krohn Conservatory. Eden Park, 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-352-4080 CincinnatiParks.com Read & Grow Book Club – 6:30-8pm. Free. Gorman Heritage Farm. 10052 Reading Rd, Evendale, OH. 513-563-6663 GormanFarm.org

saturdaY, april 11

The Sixth Annual Health Expo. Health screening, hands-on activities, gospel choir, dancing, hair- and fashion show, guest speakers, and much more. All ages. $7/ Children 12 and under free. Duke Energy Convention Center. 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH. ClosingTheHealthGap.org Stream Snapshot (SSS) Citizen Monitoring Program Volunteer Training – 9:30am-2:30pm. Volunteers needed to collect samples, transport

to subscribe and receive your digital version, simply send your name and email address to

Subscriptions@ nacincin.com Y LIVING HEALTH Y PLANET HEALTH d feel goo ply live sim e laugh mor

NEW YE

easing

NEW YOU

into

GREEN

ess ECT ﬁtn the PERF ry shape eve plan for

1A2BUNDANCE steps to

Lilias!ts BETTER yoga ge E with AG

Y 2009 JANUAR

April 2009

Greater

Cincinn

ati Editio

in.com

n / nacinc

FREE

samples to the lab, analyze samples, and enter data into a database. No experience needed. For Families and Students Grades 7-12. Free. Greenacres River Lab. 211 Railroad Avenue, Loveland, OH. Anne Lyon: 513-891-4227 ALyon@Green-Acres.org Green-Acres.org Nature Story Time – 10:30-11:30am. Join an Imago Earth Center naturalist for an exciting hour about Native Americans! We will read stories and provide various hands-on learning experiences. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com

Wildflower Walk – 11am-12:30pm. Join us for a hike along a nationally designated Scenic Trail as we search for wildflowers such as Nodding Trillium, Celandine Poppy, Dutchman‘s Breeches, and discuss facts and folklore surrounding these floral gems. Free. 513-231-8678

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

NKU Guitar Ensemble – 3pm. Andrew Winner, director. Free. Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University. Highland Heights, KY. 859572-6399 Music.NKU.edu

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

Landscape, Flower and Vegetable Garden – 9am-12pm. Local nurseries, garden centers and farmers market vendors will showcase their plants and products for the gardener. Free. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859-586-6101 CES2.CA.UKY.edu/Boone Linda Sanders-Wells – 5pm. Author discusses and signs debut book “Maggie’s Monkeys.” Free. Blue Marble Children’s Bookstore. 1356 S. Fort Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. 859-781-0602

Mercy Healthy Weight Solutions Information Session – 6pm. Information session about medical and surgical weight loss options. Coverage, procedures, cost, fitness and more discussed. Free. Mercy HealthPlex Fairfield. 3050 Mack Rd, Fairfield, OH. 513-603-1441 MercyHealthyWeight.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

Walk Club – 10am. Hike led by Park District Volunteers in a fun and friendly environment. Open to adults age 50 or over. Free. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-521-7275 GreatParks.org “Where does disease begin?”: Pulling illness out by the roots – 7pm. Public Talk. Permanent healing is more than removing the effects on the body. It is permanently changing something from the very beginning. Free. School of Metaphysics. 14 Sheehan Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-821-7353

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

Open House – 5pm. Student artwork on display. Free. Art Institute of Cincinnati. 1171 E. Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-751-1206 AIC-Arts.edu

Best Trees and Shrubs for NKY Landscapes – 6:30-8:30pm. Participants will find out which plants have the most to offer for their landscape. Free. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. RSVP 859-586-

Greater Cincinnati Edition

6101 CES2.CA.UKY.edu/Boone

Culture and Cuisine – 6:30pm. Learn about Colombia. Juliana Baquero shares information on her native country. Samples included. Free. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. RSVP 859-586-6101 CES2.CA.UKY.edu/Boone

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

Library Book Sale. Hosted by The Friends of the Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. Harrison Branch. 10398 New Haven Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513369-6035 Friends.CincinnatiLibrary.org Cooking Consciously – 7pm. There are more items that go into the food than the ingredients in the recipe. In this lecture participants will learn how preparing food with consciousness has an influence on the quality of food, their waistline, and their wallet. Given by Chef Brian Bedwell. Free. School of Metaphysics. 14 Sheehan Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-821-7353

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

Library Book Sale. Hosted by The Friends of the Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. Harrison Branch. 10398 New Haven Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513369-6035 Friends.CincinnatiLibrary.org Pigtails, Panache & Pageantry. Fundraising Event including Hairshow and Silent Auction. Kingsgate Marriott Hotel. HaircutsFromTheHeart.org Volunteer Pancake Breakfast – 8-11am. Free. Gorman Heritage Farm. 10052 Reading Rd, Evendale, OH. 513-563-6663 GormanFarm.org

22nd Annual Winton Woods Cleanup – 8:30am12pm. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help remove the accumulated trash and debris. After the Cleanup, they will be rewarded with raffle prizes and a cookout. Young children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-595-5263 GreatParks.org

Earth Day Computer Recycling – 9am-12pm. Donate used computers. Free. Miami Township Service Department. 5900 McPicken Drive, Miami Township, OH. CincinnatiComputerCooperative.org Expressions of Spring – 9am. Variety of styles, objective and non-objective, realistic and abstract works by Colerain Artists Group. Refreshments provided. Free. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve. 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-923-3665 GreatParks.org

Construction Techniques for the Gardener – 10am-1pm. Basic construction techniques and procedures for gardeners. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-2210981 CivicGardenCenter.org Family Wildflower Hike – 10-11:30am. Some flowers have “landing strips” to guide bees to their pollen. Join our guide to learn facts like this and more during a fact-filled, easy walk, suitable for the entire family. Members free/Non-members daily park admission. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513-8311711 CincyNature.org

Spanish Story Time – 10:30-11am. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com Wildflower Walk and Talk – 10:30am-12pm.

Celebrate spring as we walk the wooded hillsides of Burnet Woods in search of our woodland wildflowers. From early folklore to interesting reproductive strategies, we‘ll learn about the fascinating world of these living jewels. Free. Trailside Nature Center, Burnet Woods. 3400 Brookline Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-751-3679

Earth Day 2009 – 12-7pm. Children’s Activities, Environmental Education, Entertainment and More. Free. Sawyer Point.Bicentennial Commons Waterfront, 805 Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati , OH. CincinnatiEarthDay.org Native Plants and Invasive Species Workshop: Part 1 – 1-3pm. This workshop is an introduction to the wonderful diversity of Cincinnati‘s native wildflowers and the threats posed by non-native invasive species. Slide presentation and short walk. Free. Trailside Nature Center, Burnet Woods. 3400 Brookline Dr, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-751-3679

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

Expressions of Spring – 12pm. Variety of styles, objective and non-objective, realistic and abstract works by Colerain Artists Group. Refreshments provided. Free. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve. 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-923-3665 GreatParks.org Northside Goes Green Gathering – 12-4pm. Prerace party of the First Annual Northside Green Run/ Walk/Cycle/5-K on April 26. Music, Food and Fun! Free for pre-registered runners, walkers, cyclers. $10 donation. Northside Tavern. 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. CNCURC.org

Earth Day Party – 1-2pm. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 21

Organic Vegetable Gardening – 9:30-11:30am. Learn the secrets to growing excellent quality vegetables in the garden without all those chemicals. Free. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. RSVP 859-5866101 CES2.CA.UKY.edu/Boone

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Party for the Planet – 9am-5pm. Activities will be going on throughout the day inlcluding live music, special give-a-ways, eco-friendly crafts and activities, conservation talks, Green tours, demonstrations from local Green experts and much more. Daily admission to the zoo is $13 / $9 Childen and Seniors (2-12, 62 +). Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens. 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiZoo.org

Eco-Friendly Fashion Show – 11am-2pm. Models in eco-conscious clothing from local Cincinnati businesses, will strut down a butterfly-shaped floral runway. All supporting Imago Earth. Free.Fountian Square, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. Invasive Plants – 7-8pm. Join CNC’s Land Preservation Specialist, Jason Brown, to learn more about the invasive plants that threaten local biodiversity and discover how to control them. Members free/Non-members daily park admission. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513-8311711 CincyNature.org

Celebrate Mother Earth with Mandala Meditation – 7:30pm. Artist, writer and spiritualist Rex Oxley talks about his natural mandala as part of Earth Day celebration. Free, donations accepted. Beacon of Life. 5701 Murray Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-2182128 BeaconOfLife.org

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

Awesome Annuals for the Landscape – 9:3011:30am. Join us for a presentation highlighting many of the outstanding annual flowers available for the landscape. We’ll feature some new varieties as well as old favorites. Free. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. RSVP 859-586-6101 CES2. CA.UKY.edu/Boone Green & Healthy Schools as Learning Tools – 5-7:30pm. The event will introduce the concept of how Green & Healthy Schools can be used as Learning Tools and feature the progress of how Cincinnati Public Schools is leading the country with Sustainable Design. Pleasant Ridge Montessori School and Community Learning Center. 5945 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. AllyOhio.org Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass – 7:30pm. Enjoy the toe-tapping music of Kentucky’s heritage as showman Vernon McIntyre and his Wapokenetabased Appalachian Grass entertain with a good old-fashioned program of hard-driving bluegrass, humorous songs, and a show-stopping trick fiddle act. $18. The Carnegie – visual and performing arts center. Otto M Budig Theatre, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY. TheCarnegie.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

“The Work” of Byron Katie – 6:30-9pm. Bestselling author and founder of The Work, Byron Katie, will be giving a public talk and book signing. Free. Duke Energy Convention Center. 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH. 502-583-5559, ext 14 CincyWork.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Earth Day Computer Recycling – 9am-12pm. Donate used computers. Free. Cincinnati Computer Cooperative. 49 Novner Dr, Woodlawn, OH. CincinnatiComputerCooperative.org Green Up Day 2009 – 9am-12pm. This is an allhands-on-deck event and serves to ready the parks for the busy summer season. We are grateful for any and all help provided! Free. Various locations around the city. RSVP Cindi.Nugent@Cincinnati-OH.gov CincinnatiParks.com “The Work” of Byron Katie – 9:30am-5pm. 2-day workshop (Sat/Sun). How different would your life be if you were not stressed by thoughts like, “I’m too fat”, “I might lose my health”, The world is a mess?” The Work is a powerful way to deal with all stressful thoughts. “The Work” can be learned quickly and change your life forever. $195/ $155 before Apr. 2. Energy Convention Center. 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 502-583-5559, ext 14 CincyWork.com Garden Practicum (off site) – 10am-1pm. Hands on work session at a garden under development by a CGDT participant group. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981 CivicGardenCenter.org Mason’s Earth Day Celebration – 10am-2pm. Earth Walk and Expo. Hands-on activities, music by

Mark Cormican, food from Whole Foods Market, green living info by local exhibitors, and lots more. Free. Pine Hill Lodge. 207 Kings Mills Rd, Mason, OH. 513-229-8555 ImagineMason.org Spring Bloom Walk – 10am-12pm. Join us on a guided tour of the arboretum to enjoy the spring blooms. Meet at Shelter #2. Free. Boone County Arboretum. 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, KY. 859-586-6101 BCArboretum.org French Story Time – 10:30-11am. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com Canning 101: Preserving the Harvest – 11am. Topics include planning for family needs, basic tools, recipes and local resources. Seating is limited to 25. Free. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP Melanie Jones-Gant: M_JonesGant@ hotmail.com by Apr 22. ParkAndVine.com 2nd Annual thinkGREEN Earth Day Event – 12-6:30 pm. Music, food, education stations, hands-on workshops, vendors, Sunrock Farms petting zoo (from 1-3 pm), door prizes and much more! Bring the entire family for a day of fun and learning! Free. Marvin’s Organic Gardens. 2055 U.S. Rt. 42 South, Lebanon, OH. 513-932-3319 MarvinsOrganicGardens.com Subtle Anatomy & the Chakras, Part I – 2-5pm. Join Katy Stahl for an overview of the subtle body, including information on the chakras, meridians, nadis, kundalini, prana/chi and more! There will be techniques for meditating on the chakras and a meditation practice included in each session. Part 2 on Apr 26. $35 (Pre-register for single workshop) / $40 (Paid at workshop)/ $60 (pre-register for parts I and II together. 3978 Ardmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

Reduce, Recycle, Run! – 9am. First Annual Northside Green Run/Walk/Cycle/5-K. $20 preregistered by Apr. 17/ $25 day of event/ $5 race t-shirt. Spring Grove Cemetery. 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH. CNCURC.org Subtle Anatomy & the Chakras, Part 2 – 1-4pm. Join Katy Stahl for an overview of the subtle body, including information on the chakras, meridians, nadis, kundalini, prana/chi and more! There will be techniques for meditating on the chakras and a meditation practice included in each session. $35 (Pre-register for single workshop) / $40 (Paid at workshop)/ $60 (pre-register for parts I and II together). 3978 Ardmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com “The Work” of Byron Katie – 1:30-4pm. 2-day workshop (Sat/Sun). How different would your life be if you were not stressed by thoughts like, “I’m too fat”, “I might lose my health”, The world is a mess?” The Work is a powerful way to deal with all stressful thoughts. “The Work” can be learned quickly and change your life forever. $195/ $155 before Apr. 2/ $75 Sun. only. Energy Convention Center. 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 502-583-5559, ext 14 CincyWork.com Al-Yanna Dancers and Dorian Hijaz – 5pm. Belly dancers perform to music. Includes audience participation segment. Courtyard near Borders. Free. Newport on the Levee. 1 Levee Way, Newport, KY. 866-538-3359 NewportOnTheLevee.com

MONDAY, APRIL 27

Volunteer Orientation – 12-1pm; 5:30-6:30pm. This

Civic Garden Center training includes information on our signature outreach program, some history and anecdotes, photos of the early years and a look into current plans underway for development of new projects supported by our mission. New and veteran volunteers welcome. Free. RSVP to Connie Booth: CBooth@CivicGardenCenter.org 513-221-0981 x14 CivicGardenCenter.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

Made in the Shade: Selecting Plants for Shady Sites – 9:30-11:30am. Turn that shady site into a beautiful garden. Learn about trees, shrubs and flowers with vibrant colors and appealing textures. Free. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. RSVP 859-5866101 CES2.CA.UKY.edu/Boone

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

Mercy Healthy Weight Solutions Information Session – 6:30pm. Information session about medical and surgical weight loss options. Coverage, procedures, cost, fitness and more discussed. Free. Mercy HealthPlex Fairfield. 3050 Mack Rd, Fairfield, OH. 513-603-1441 MercyHealthyWeight.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 30

Groundcovers for the Landscape – 9:30-11:30am. Learn about great groundcover options for shade, sun, slopes, and all types of soil. Choices include vines, perennials, ornamentals grasses and low growing, spreading shrubs that can serve as groundcovers. Free. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. RSVP 859-586-6101 CES2.CA.UKY.edu/Boone

planahead FRIDAY, MAY 1

P&G Health & Fitness Expo: 2 days – 127pm (Fr), 10-7pm (Sat). Collection of national exhibitors, sponsors & vendors. Free. Duke Energy Center. 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH.

SATURDAY, MAY 2

Green Up Day 2009. This is an all-hands-ondeck event and serves to ready the parks for the busy summer season. We are grateful for any and all help provided! Free. Various locations around the city. RSVP Cindi.Nugent@ Cincinnati-OH.gov 513-321-6070 CincinnatiParks.com Yoga Marma: Principles of Treaching & Hands-on Adjustment: 5 days. With Rod Styker. Open morning practices and afternoon training sessions. Open to all interested and commited students. Grailville. 932 O‘Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH. YogahOMe.net

SUNDAY, MAY 3

The 11th Flying Pig Marathon – 5:45am. Register online. Entry fee varies. Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 513-929-4263 FlyingPigMarathon.com

April 2009

ongoingcalendar OH 513-542-4010 HamiltonZenCenter.com

Overeaters Anonymous – 10-11:15am. Free. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, Room G-206. 1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Ellen Bierhorst: 513-221-1289 HydeParkChurch.com Preschool Story Time – 10am. Stories, songs and crafts. Ages 4-5. Free. Newport Branch Library. 901 E. Sixth St, Newport, KY. 859-572-5035 CC-PL.org

Meditative Yoga Therapy –11:30am-12:15pm. This class focuses on different styles of meditation through yoga, breathing, and guided meditation. $35 for four classes. Venus - A Fitness Studio For Her. 7795 Cooper Rd, Montgomery, Ohio. 513-984-4437 Venus4Her.com Yoga – 1:30-2:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-7914060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati Yoga – 5:30-6:20pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati

Talking Cents – 6pm. Every second Monday of each month. Discuss basic money and money management issues. Free. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859586-6101 CES.CA.UKY.edu/Boone/ Sustainable Living Potluck – 6:30-10pm. Informal group meeting discussing ways of decreasing our collective and individual “ecological footprints.” Free. Gaia Foundation. 8987 Cotillion Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-521-9321 GaiaFoundation.net

Welcome to Wellness – 6:30-8pm. Informal dropin sessions led by a person who has recovered from cancer. They provide a detailed description of our program, information on how to get involved and a tour of our facilities. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati A Course in Miracles – 7pm-8:30pm. Study group for “A Course in Miracles” by Foundation for Inner Peace. With Ken Obermeyer. New-comers welcome. Free, donation accepted. Alliance Healing Center. 3484 Irwin Simpson Rd, Mason, OH. 513-204-0091 AllianceHealingCenter.com

Hatha Yoga – 7-8pm. Apr 6, 13, 20, 27. Enjoy a lighthearted but dedicated yoga practice. All levels welcome. Class includes short seated meditation and breathwork, asana, and relaxation. $10. Rettay Chiropractic. 7560 Suite B, Burlington Pike, Florence, KY. 859-525-7117 PDoremus2@Gmail.com. Meetup.com/The-Florence-Wellness-Meetup-Group/ Meditation & Guided Imagery – 7pm. Every first Monday of each month. Free. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 SynergyHolisticHealth.com

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,

Greater Cincinnati Edition

Mixed Level Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Stretch the body, mind and spirit into the new week! Yoga poses both invigorating and soothing. Breathing techniques and guided relaxation. $12ea./ $66 for 6 week session. Instructor, Phoenix Wilson, RYT. Kula Center for Movement Arts. 110 East 8th St, Newport, KY. RSVP 859-341-9642 KulaCenterKy.com In Haus Comedy Night – 8pm. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Listen, laugh and have a great cup of coffee as local comedians share their talent with us. Free. Bean Haus. 640 Main St, Cov ington, KY. 859-431-BEAN BeanHaus.com

Baby Time – 9:30 and 10:30am. Clap, sing and bounce with your child. Birth to age 2. Free. Newport Branch Library. 901 E. Sixth St, Newport, KY. 859572-5035 CC-PL.org Open Yoga Practice – 9:30am. Free. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 YogaAhStudio.com

Clutterbugs United – 10am. Every last Tuesday of each month. Group explores different aspects of clutter. Free. Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859586-6101 CES.CA.UKY.edu/Boone/

Hatha Yoga – 10-11:30am. Apr 7, 14, 21, 28. A lighthearted, but dedicated yoga practice. All levels welcome. Enjoy short seated meditation, breathwork, asana, and relaxation. $5. Saint Timothy Church, basement. 10272 US Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-525-7117 PDoremus2@Gmail.com Meetup.com/The-Florence-Wellness-Meetup-Group/ Overeaters Anonymous – 10-11:30am. Free. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, Room G-206. 1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Ellen Bierhorst: 513-221-1289 HydeParkChurch.com Be Debt-Free Seminar – 12-1pm; 7-8pm. Join us to learn how you can pay off your existing student loas or other debt in a fraction of the time. CMC Office Center. 71 Cavalier Blvd, Florence. KY. RSVP 513-878-8148 Tai Chi at The Christ Hospital – 12-1pm. Exclusively for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. RalphDehner, instructor. Free. Christ Hospital Cancer Center, Level D. 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-2023 TheChristHospital.com/CancerCenter

Guided Meditation – 12:30pm & 6 pm. Free. Angelic Whispers Holistic Center. 11465 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH. 513-782-0101 AngelicWhispers.com Textile Craft Group Meeting – 1pm. Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Foster learning and practice of textile crafts in community setting. Free. Fort Thomas-Carrico Branch Library. 1000 Highland Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. 859-572-5033 CC-PL.org

Tai Chi – 2-3pm. Tai Chi for Better Health. Six classes for $60. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 SynergyHolisticHealth.com Relaxation & Guided Imagery – 5:15-6:15pm.

Guided Imagery is a popular form of “directed daydreaming” designed to help cancer patients positively envision their body fighting cancer and healing. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati

The Kitchen Korner – 6pm. Participants will take a new look at healthy eating, stretching food dollars, food safety and meal planning. They will taste-test a new recipe and improve their health with OSU Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Free. Avondale Branch Library. 3566 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4440 CincinnatiLibrary.org Vital Mix – 6pm. $13. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-247-9642 Cincyoga.com

Welcome to Wellness – 6:30-7:30pm. Informal drop-in sessions led by a person who has recovered from cancer. They provide a detailed description of our program, information on how to get involved and a tour of our facilities. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-7914060. TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati

Yoga, Kripalu – 6:30-7:45pm. Kripalu style yoga focuses on gentle, slow postures, breathing, and relaxation techniques. Six classes for $60. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000. SynergyHolisticHealth.com

Energy Healing Circles – 7-8:30pm. Every second Tuesday of each month. Experience energy healing. David and Deborah will offer several modalities of energy healing depending on what is needed. Free, donation accepted. Alliance Healing Center. 3484 Irwin Simpson Rd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-2040091. AllianceHealingCenter.com Holistic Health and Wellness Seminar – 7pm. Apr 7, 14, 21. Learn simple and effective self-care techniques. Dress comfortably for gentle movement. Free. Family Life Center. 703 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-931-5777

Music Café – 7pm. Every fourth Tuesday of each month. Through June. Five local and traveling musicians of all abilities and ages perform approximately 25 minutes each. Refreshments provided. Free. Fitton Center for Creative Arts. 101 S. Monument Ave, Hamilton, OH. 513-863-8873 FittonCenter.org Open Grief Support Group – 7-9pm. Every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Parent, Sibling and Friend welcome. Free. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 HamiltonMason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513-870-9108 CompanionsOnAJourney.org Pyjama Story Time – 7pm. Ages 3 and up. Free. Newport Branch Library. 901 E. Sixth St, Newport, KY. 859-572-5035 CC-PL.org

Community Yoga Classes – 9am-10am. Bring a

mat and drop in. No yoga experience necessary. Free. Richwood Presbyterian Church. 1070 Richwood Rd, Boone County, KY. 859-485-1238 RadiantFitness.com

a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. Free. Norwood Recreation Commission. 1810 Courtland Ave, Norwood, OH. 513-585-9872 ClosingTheHealthGap.org

postures, breathing, and relaxation techniques. Six classes for $60. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 SynergyHolisticHealth.com

Lap Time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30am. Quiet rhymes, bounces, lullabies and books with your baby. Ages birth to walkers. Free. Fort Thomas-Carrico Branch Library. 1000 Highland Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. 859-5725033. CC-PL.org

Preschool Story Time with Miss Gail â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:3011am. Get ready for finger puppet fun, as well as other pleasant surprises with Miss Gail. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com

Dick & the Roadmasters Original Blues Jam â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm. Blues Music. All ages. Free. Mahoganyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee House and Bar. 3715 Winston Ave, Covington, KY.859-261-1029 MahoganysLive.com

Health Screening â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9am. Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Burlington Family Chiropractic. 2612 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY. 859-7462225

Internet Basics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10am. Every second Wednesday of each month. Learn skills and concepts to use. Free. Cold Spring Branch Library. 3920 Alexandria Pk, Cold Spring, KY. 859-781-6166. CC-PL.org

Mom-to-Mom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30am. Every first Wednesday of each month. Support group for new parents. Free. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-591-2332 ThePlaceForFamilies.com

Yoga, Kripalu â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:15-1:15pm, 6:15-7:30pm. Kripalu style yoga focuses on gentle, slow

Yoga at Dunham Rec. Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1-2pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. Dunham Recreation Center. 4356 Dunham Lane (of Guerley Road), Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati

DANCE

Down Syndrome Ballroom Dance Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-7pm. No class the last Wednesday of the month. Free. 1stSharondale Lesson A-Marika Dance Company. Rd, fo10831

r the H

â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘

Wednesday Walks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10-11am. Every first Wednesday of each month. Through October. Join us on a tour of the arboretum. Each month we will see a different area that is blooming. Meet at shelter #2. Free. Boone County Arboretum. 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, KY. 859-586-6101 BCArboretum.org

EALTH FREE!

Dan

1st Lescing do â&#x20AC;˘ Great fo r the Minson es a bo d and So â&#x20AC;˘ Develo ul â&#x20AC;˘ Be p a more Agile Bo dy â&#x20AC;˘ Im p Put Fun for the HEALTH of it! and Health in your life t â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Dancing does a body good â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ MONT www.arthclasses DOWN â&#x20AC;˘ Great for the Mind and Soul â&#x20AC;˘ Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urmurray tristate.c om â&#x20AC;˘ Develop a more Agile Body â&#x20AC;˘ Improve Cardio function TRI-COU

DANCE...

Welcome to Wellness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10-11am. Informal drop-in sessions led by a person who has recovered from cancer. They provide a detailed description of our program, information on how to get involved and a tour of our facilities. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060. TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati

FREE!

Put Fun and Health in your life through Dancing!

Zumba Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10-11am. Come workout to a fusion of Latin and International music that creates

www.arthurmurraytristate.com

MONTGOMERY DOWNTOWN TRI-COUNTY

(513) 489-7305 (513) 241-7308 (513) 771-6770

Life-changing Vacations in Beautiful Retreat Settings!

The Gathering of the Peacemakers

Getting Ready for the Changes

"LACK -OUNTAIN .# s #ONWAY .( s 7OODSTOCK .9

Dates & Locations: Black Mountain, NC April 9-13, and August 30-Sept 5, Conway NH, June 11-14 & Woodstock, NY June 18-21. The Music: At night there are concerts with recording artists who carry a message of love, justice & forgiveness The Instructions: Workshops: Solar, wind, organic gardening, holistic health, living-on-less, earth & wilderness skills, finding your mission in life, creating loving unions, staying awake in a sleeping world, Hopi & Mayan prophecies, drumming circles, etc! Also we host a Native American â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elder-in-Residence.â&#x20AC;? Cost: $145 for weekend gatherings / $275 for August 7-day gathering. Meals, camping, cabins and lodge rooms available.

Days of Conscious Instruction Nights of Conscious Music Limited to 150! Reserve early!

Your hosts: Julia & Robert Roskind, authors of Rasta Heart and 2012: The Transformation from the Love of Power to the Power of Love

WWW ONELOVEPRESS COM s s ROSKIND

BOONE NET

April 2009

Health Screenings – 9am. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Free. Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center. 7319 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-784-0084

Cincinnati, OH. 513-769-0409 A-Marika.com

Family Time – 6:30pm. Storytelling, book talking, special guests, crafts and activities. Families with children ages 3-8. Free. Lane Public Library Fairfield. 1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, OH. 513894-6557. LanePL.org

Friday Food Fun Group – 10am. New and experienced cooks share knowledge and tips on food preparation. Free. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. RSVP 859-586-6101 CES2.CA.UKY.edu/Boone

Artist File – 7pm. Every second Wednesday of each month. Enjoy a monthly discussion of artists featured in the Cincinnati Art Museum’s collection. No reservation required. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org

Yoga at Christ Hospital – 11am-12pm. Exclusively for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. Free. Christ Hospital Cancer Center, Level D. 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-2023 TheChristHospital.com/CancerCenter

Child Loss Support Group – 7-9pm. Every first and third Wednesday of each month. Free. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513870-9108 CompanionsOnAJourney.org

Herpetology Programs at Rowe Woods – 7-9pm. Every first Wednesday of each month. Light refreshments will be served. Members free/Nonmembers daily admission. Rowe Woods Auditorium. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. Bill Creasey 513831-1711 x125 CincyHerps.com Running Word Wednesday – 7pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. All artists are encouraged to perform their self-created work, and bring the fire to the mantel. That includes Poetry, Short story, Novel excerpts, Music, and Dialogues. Free. Bean Haus. 640 Main St, Covington, KY. 859-431-BEAN BeanHaus.com

Widowed Grief Group – 7-9pm. Every second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Free. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513870-9108 CompanionsOnAJourney.org Zen Practice – 7-8:30pm. First-time visitor will be provided with some basic instruction on the meditation forms we use: sitting, walking, bowing and chanting. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Hamilton Zen Center. 114 Main St, Hamilton, OH. 513-623-6495 HamiltonZenCenter.com

Mixed Level Yoga – 9:30-11am. Stretch the body, mind and spirit into the new week! Yoga poses both invigorating and soothing. Breathing techniques and guided relaxation. $12ea./ $66 for 6 week session. Instructor, Phoenix Wilson, RYT. Kula Center for Movement Arts. 110 East 8th St, Newport, KY. RSVP 859-341-9642 KulaCenterKy.com Computer Basics – 10am. Every first Thursday of each month. Adults only. Learn skills and concepts to use. Free. Cold Spring Branch Library. 3920 Alexandria Pk, Cold Spring, KY. 859-781-6166 CC-PL.org

Meditative Yoga Therapy – 10-10:45am. This class focuses on different styles of meditation through yoga, breathing, and guided meditation. $35 for four classes. Venus - A Fitness Studio For Her. 7795 Cooper Rd, Montgomery, Ohio. 513-984-4437 Venus4Her.com Overeaters Anonymous – 10-11:30am. Free. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, Room G-206. 1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Ellen

Greater Cincinnati Edition

Bierhorst: 513-221-1289 HydeParkChurch.com

Toddler Story Time – 11am. Ages 3-6. Free. Amelia Branch Library. 58 Maple St, Amelia, OH. 513-7525580 Clermont.Lib.OH.us Yo g a – 2 - 3 p m . F o r p e o p l e a ff e c t e d b y cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati

Nia – 6-7:15pm. $11. Kula Center. 110 East 8th St, Newport, KY. KulaCenterKy.com

Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Thursday of each month. With Gary Matthews. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302 in Cincinnati. 513-489-5302 StillpointTherapy.com

Writing Group – 7pm. Every second Thursday of each month. Writing in the company of one another, we will provide the mutual support that will enable us to enhance our skills. Free. Carrico/Ft. Thomas Branch Library. 1000 Highland Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. 859-572-5033 CC-PL.org

Zen Practice – 7-8:15pm. Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Cincinnati Zen Center. 3647 West 8th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4216 HamiltonZenCenter.com Del Salsa – 7:30pm. $13. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-2479642 Cincyoga.com

Tai-Chi – 7:30-8:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati

A Morning Cup of Yoga – 9-10:30am. Start the day and weekend with a clear mind, invigorated body and renewed spirit. Open to new and experienced students. Instructor, Phoenix Wilson, RYT. Lloyd House. 3901 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 859-541-9642 PhoenixWilson@mac.com Health Screening – 9am. Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Homan Chiropractic. 4380 Glen Este Withamsville Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-7536325

Overeaters Anonymous – 12-1:30pm. Free. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, Room G-206. 1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Kate Kushman: 513-546-5429 HydeParkChurch.com

Friday’s 5 after 5 – 5-7pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-531-8015 WholeFoodsMarket.com

Friday’s 5 after 5 – 6-8pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-398-9358 WholeFoodsMarket.com Shamanic Journey – 7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Friday of each month. With Gary Matthews. Participants should wear loose comfortable clothing and maybe bring a journal. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302 in Cincinnati. 513-489-5302 StillpointTherapy.com Vajrasattva Practice – 7pm. Chanting practice done in Tibetan. An English translation is available for participants. GSL Monastery. 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. 513-385-7116 GadenUSA.org

Bird Walk at Rowe Woods – 8-10am. Apr 4, 25. Join us for a bird walk along the trails. Beginner and veteran birders welcome. Bring binoculars. Meet in the RW parking lot and dress for the weather. Members free/Non-members daily park admission. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513-8311711 CincyNature.org

Second Saturdays at Rowe Woods – 8am-5pm. Every second Sunday of each month. Enjoy a variety of activities from make-and-take crafts, to guest speakers, to theme hikes. Members free/Nonmembers daily park admission. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513-831-1711 CincyNature.org Garden Volunteer Days – 9am-12pm. Every last Saturday of each month. Through October. Learn about gardening while volunteering at Grailville. No experience needed, join for one day or for the whole season. Free. Grailville. 932 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH. RSVP Mary Lu: 513-683-2340 ML.Grailville@fuse.net Grailville.org Yoga, Kripalu – 9-10am. Kripalu style yoga focuses on gentle, slow postures, breathing, and relaxation techniques. Beginner class. Six classes for $60. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 SynergyHolisticHealth.com

Tai-Chi –9:30-10:30am. For people affected

by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati Woodworking Demonstrations – 9:30am. Weekly through May 23. Free. Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. 421 E. Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-671-7711

Monastery. 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. 513-3857116 GadenUSA.org Addictions Program – 7pm. Faith based addiction program. Childcare provided. Entire family welcome. Free. First Baptist Church of Milford. 1367 Woodville Pike, Milford, OH. 513-256-3129

Dharma Teachings – 10am. GSL Monastery. 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. 513-385-7116 GadenUSA.org

Nia – 10-11:15am. $11. Kula Center. 110 East 8th St, Newport, KY. KulaCenterKy.com Mom-to-Mom – 10:30am. Every third Saturday of each month. Support group for new parents. Free. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-591-2332 ThePlaceForFamilies.com Yoga Intro – 11am-12pm. Free. The Edge Yoga Studio. 1507 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH. 513821-9642 YogaEdge.net

Creative Writing Sampler Classes – 1-2:30pm. Every second Saturday of each month. No previous experience is necessary. All supplies are provided. Open to Women and Men. Free. Women Writing for (a) Change. 6906 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-272-1171 WomenWriting.org

Family ARTventures – 1pm. An interactive tour of the galleries for the entire family including hands-on elements for everyone to touch and see up close. Meet docent in the main lobby. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org

Family First Saturday – 1–4pm. First Saturday of each month. Frolic through the collection with a different theme each month September through May. Enjoy performances, demonstrating artists, scavenger hunts, tours, and hands-on art activities. No reservations required. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513721-ARTS CincinnatiArtMuseum.org

Fibro Hope Support Group – 1-3pm. Every second Saturday of each month. A healing, positive and supportive environment for former and current patients of fibromyalgia. There will be a guest speaker and refreshments at each meeting. Dinn Chiropractic. 284 Main St, Florence, KY. Contact Leah McCullough: Info@FibroHopeSupport.org 859-380-9737 FibroHopeSupport.org In Store Tastings – 1-3pm. Whole Foods Market wants their customers to be confident that they can select from the freshest, tastiest, healthiest foods available, while staying within their budgets. 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. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-8015 WholeFoodsMarket.com

Savor the Flavors of Whole Foods Market – 1-3pm. Whole Foods Market wants their customers to be confident that they can select from the freshest, tastiest, healthiest foods available, while staying within their budgets. 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 WholeFoodsMarket.com

Introductory Course on Buddhism – 2pm. GSL

Sunday Zen Practice – 8-10:30am. First-time visitor will be provided with some basic instruction on the meditation forms we use: sitting, walking, bowing and chanting. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Hamilton Zen Center. 114 Main St, Hamilton, OH. 513-623-6495 HamiltonZenCenter.com Mysore Style – 9am. Free. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-2479642 Cincyoga.com

Zen Practice – 9-10:30am. Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Cincinnati Zen Center. 3647 West 8th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4216 HamiltonZenCenter.com Life as Meditation – 10am. Free. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513247-9642 Cincyoga.com

World Peace Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. Every first Sunday of each month. Free. 3978 Ardmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 888-899-9642 GratitudeInMotion.com

Studio Sunday – 1-5pm. Sketch a work in the collection on the third Sunday of each month. We provide the drawing materials and instructor, just drop in and look for the Studio Sunday Cart in a different gallery each month! Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org Mother/Daughter Book Club – 1:30-2:30pm. Every fourth Sunday of each month. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. BlueManateeBooks.com

Cloth Diapering Cuteness – 2pm. Every first Sunday of each month. Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering. Our two in-house mamas tailor each discussion to the specific questions of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincinnati and take advantage of Park + Vine’s package discounts. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. ParkAndVine.com Family ARTventures – 3pm. An interactive tour of the galleries for the entire family including hands-on elements for everyone to touch and see up close. Meet docent in the main lobby. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org Meditation Class – 3-4pm. Apr 4, 11, 18, 25. New to meditation, or just looking for a group of fellow peaceful spirits? Let’s find that inner calm together. $10. Rettay Chiropractic. 7560 Suite B, Burlington Pike, Florence, KY. 859-525-7117 PDoremus2@Gmail.com Meetup.com/The-Florence-Wellness-Meetup-Group/ Reiki Share Group – 3-5pm. Every second Sunday

of each month. Experience Reiki healing with Mike Perry. $5 suggested donation. Alliance Healing Center. 3484 Irwin Simpson Rd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-204-0091 AllianceHealingCenter.com

Butterfly Show: Flowers with Wings – 10am-5pm. April 18 through June 21. This year’s show features the butterflies and culture of India. Watch them flying freely, among exotic flora and traditional art, to offer an impressive display. Krohn Conservatory. Eden Park, 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-421-5707 CincinnatiParks.com

CANstruction – 10am-5:30pm (Tue-Sat), 125pm (Sun). Through Apr 5. Sculptures built from stacked arrangements of canned and packaged goods. Benefits FreestoreFoodbank. Free, canned food donation encouraged. Weston Art Gallery. 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-621-2787 CincinnatiArts.org/Weston

Catharsis: A Journey of Recovery – 8am. Through May 23. Photography in self furbished frames by Ben Tanzer of OpenDoors Photography. Free. Madisonville Arts Center. 5021 Whetsel Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513484-7734 MadisonvilleArts.org

Corporate Criminals – 10am-6pm (Tues – Fri), 11am-3pm (Sat). Through Apr 30. Mixed media by local artist Jim Wagner. Discover hidden truths about Corporate America through insightfulness of art. Free. Pop Revolution Gallery. 105 E Main St, Mason, OH. 513-492-7474 PopRevolutionGallery.com

Donald Sultan: The First Decade. Through May 17. First exhibition of Sultan’s early linoleum paintings. Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art. 44 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-345-8400 ContemporaryArtsCenter.org Framed Freaks – 6-9pm (Wed-Sun). Through Apr 10. Drawings by C. Matthew Hamby. Free. Nvision. 4577 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-4577 NvisionShop.com

Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen. Through Apr 26. The sumptuous costumes in this exhibition span four centuries of clothing design and four decades of filmmaking. The represented films include Titanic, Evita, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Ever After, among others. Free on Wednesdays. Taft Museum of Art. 316 Pike Street Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4515 TaftMuseum.org Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art – 11am-5pm (Tue-Sat). Through Apr 20. Exhibition explores the history of the southeastern United States, featuring over two hundred objects. $12 /$10 seniors (60+), students and teachers with ID /$8 children 6-12 /free children under 6. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH. 513-333-7500 FreedomCenter.org

Greater Hamilton Art Exhibit – 9am-6pm (MonThu), 9am-5pm (Fr), 9am-12pm (Sat). Apr 16 through June 18. Juried exhibition in various media by local artists. Free. Fitton Center for Creative Arts. 101 S. Monument Ave, Hamilton, OH. 513-8638873 FittonCenter.org Green Spaces: Every Day is Earth Day – 9am5pm (Mon-Fr). Through Apr 10. A collaborative exhibition between Visionaries & Voices and ArtWorks. ArtWorks Gallery. 811 Race St, Cincinnati,

April 2009

OH. 513-333-0388 ArtWorksCincinnati.org

Hiking Club – 8-9:30am (Sat, Sun), 4-5pm (Wed). Easy to Moderate Trail. All hikes start and finish at the Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. Come prepared with water, hiking shoes and walking sticks (optional). Free. Mt. Airy Forest. 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Contact Peggy: BackstStudio@ Cinci.rr.com CincinnatiParks.com

Insider / Outsider Art from the Robert A. Lewis Collection. Through Apr 26. This collection includes over 400 paintings, sculpture, and drawings spanning the 1960s to the present and features works by both self-taught artists and those trained in the academies seeking alternatives to convention. This exhibition showcases more than 100 works drawn from this unusual and intriguing collection. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org

Peaceful Spring – 10am-5pm. Mar 28 through Apr 12. Spring Floral Show. Free. Krohn Conservatory. Eden Park, 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiParks.com Stewart Goldman: Presence through Absence. Through May 10. The exhibition offers an overview of works from 1971 to the present, documenting the development of Goldman’s work. Free. Vance Waddell Gallery, Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org

Surrealism and Beyond in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Through May 17. Making its only U.S. appearance at the Cincinnati Art Museum, this exhibition uncovers the Dada and Surrealist movements through artworks by some of greatest masters including DuChamp, Picasso, Miró, and Dali. Visitors will explore these two seminal movements through more than 200 drawings, paintings, collages and ready-mades. Organized by the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiArtMuseum.org Tara Donovan. Through May 3. Stunning sculptural objects made from mass-produced items. Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art. 44 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-345-8400 ContemporaryArtsCenter.org

The Face of a Hero – 10am-4pm (Tue-Fr), 12-4pm (Sat,Sun). Through Apr 30. Photos, memorabilia and videos celebrating Oscar Armstrong III, Robin Zang Broxterman, William “Doc” Ellison and Brian Schira who were all lost in the line of duty. Free with museum admission $7 Adults/ $6 Seniors/ $5 Children (6 -17)/ free for children under 5. Cincinnati Fire Museum. 315 W. Court St, Cincinnati, OH. 513621-5553 CincyFireMuseum.com The Gathering of The Peacemakers: Getting Ready for the Changes. Black Mountain, NC (Apr 9-13; Aug 30-Sep 5), Conway, NH (June 11-14), Woodstock, NY (June 18-21). Mountain Retreat with daily workshops including solar and wind energy, living off-the-grid, organic gardening, holistic health, voluntary simplicity, wilderness survival, staying awake in a sleeping world, living-on-less, handling money wisely, creating loving unions, finding mission in life, creating visionary events, etc. Each gathering will host a Native American “Elder-in-Residence” and evening concerts include recording artist. Camping, private cabins and lodge rooms and vegetarian gourmet meals are available at each gathering. Weekend $145/ week-long $275, half price for children under 12. RSVP Roskind@ Boone.net 828-295-4610 OneLovePress.com

Greater Cincinnati Edition

Walk Club – 8:30am (Mon, Wed, Fr). Starting after Apr 15. Walks are led by Park District Volunteers in a fun and friendly environment. Open to adults age 50 or over. Free. 5 locations: Miami Whitewater Forest, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Sharon Woods, Winton Woods and Fernbank Park. 513521-7275 GreatParks.org West Side Story – 2pm (Apr 5); 7pm (Apr 2, 4). Presented by Covington Latin School. $10. The Carnegie – visual and performing arts center. Otto

M Budig Theatre, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY. TheCarnegie.com

Zen Practice – 7-8:15pm (Mon, Tue), 7-9pm (Fr, Sat). Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Free. Northern Kentucky Zen Center. 443 Center St, Erlanger, KY. 895-653-9107 HamiltonZenCenter.com

classifieds Place your classified for only $1.00 per word , per month. To place listing, email content to: Classified@nacincin.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

classifieds CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS

GREEN REAL ESTATE

: A real business for real people that really works. CEO income without CEO stress. No franchise fees, no royalties, not MLM. Serious, motivated, & driven ONLY request interview: 1-888-231-2371 or commit-to-freedom.com Place your classified for only $1.00 per word, per month. To place listing, NEED ADDITIONAL INCOME? email content to: Classified@NaCinCin.com. Learn to operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home. FREE online training, flexible BUSINESS PETS Two bedroom, NEWLY REMODELED! hours, great income opportunity. OPPORTUNITIES 2 bath in Enright Ridge Urban Ecovillage. www.Step123URfree.com Energy efficient upgrades include electric CREATIVE : A SOME PARTSENTREPRENEURS OF THE ECONOMY heat pump, double-pane windows and real DOING business WELL. Discover for real people that ARE howreally this works. home CEO income withoutopportunity CEO stress. fully insulated walls and attic. $83,000. thriving based business No franchise fees, your no royalties, nottoday: MLM. For more information or to schedule can supplement income Serious, motivated, & driven ONLY re- a viewing, call Jim Schenk, 513-921NCDriches.com/victoria 1932 quest interview: 1-888-231-2371 or START A NEW BUSINESS AND A Commit-to-Freedom.com NEW YOU! Animal-Free Vegan Skin HEALTH PRODUCTS Care and Healthy Living products. Easy Start, Free Training. Calleconomy 513-693-7841 Some parts of the ARE FREE BODY ANALYSIS: Lose Missing Puppy Sdoing E E Kwell. I N GDiscover M O how T I Vthis A TthrivE D weight and shape up with Shapeworks. REWARD $1,000 513Herbalife Independent Distributor. ing home based : business opportunity SALESPERSON Financial software Small Blk/Wht (M) Shih Tzu Mix from 541-1491 can supplement income today: sales, just right for your the times. Excellent yard in Oakley Area. **SERIOUS NCDriches.com/victoria earnings potential. 513-878-2748 PETS MEDICAL CONDITION** No quesTOUGH FINANCIAL TIMES? NOT tions asked-must get home soon. Please KITTEN – To a good home. Call HERE! Superior products; excellent FREE call (513)314-0258 w/any info. Start the New Year with a New Busi- for info 513-693-7841 commissions. Call to learn more: 859ness and New You. Animal-Free Vegan 282-9380 Skin Care and Healthy Living products. FREE KITTEN – To a good home. Call HOLISTIC PET FOOD Easy Start, Free Training. Call (513)693for info (513)693-784 1 GREEN BUILDING 7841 FLINT RIVER RANCH – All natural PRODUCTS oven-baked FREE sample. Call 513-6007762. frrco.com/122926 FOR SIMPLE CONTRACTING OR BUILDERS. Renews metal, rubber, and flat roofs with tremendous cost saving up to 70%. Act now. Call 573-489-9346.

Hi-Brite

communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, visit nacincin.com and click on Advertise to learn about rates.

CHIROPRACTIC

HOLISTIC AND INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY CARE

prowellness ChiropraCtiC Dr. Mark Johnson (859) 282-9835 ProWellnessChiropractic.com 6052 Ridge Rd. in Florence, KY

DR. MATTHEW J HELLER

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.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine All about Pet Care in Middletown 513-424-1626 Monroe Family Pet Hospital in Monroe 513-539-8737 AllAboutPetCare.com & MonroeFamilyPetHospital.com Dr. Heller utilizes the modalities of acupuncture, homotoxicology, Chinese herbs, flower essences and nutritional counseling to optimize your pet’s health and well being.

GARY MATTHEWS

ShamanicCounselor.com 513-722-1917 Gary@ShamanicCounselor.com Ordained Transformational Counselor using earth-based self-realization to heal body, mind and spirit. Call for information or to schedule an appointment.

VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES SEVEN / SEVENTY-NINE, LTD.

HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS

HEALTHIER SKIN CARE/ DETOXIFICATION

SHAMANIC COUNSELOR

SIGNIFICANT HEALING

513-236-1872 Drew@779LTD.com 779LTD.com

Television commercials, music videos, training videos, product demonstrations - any special moment you want to document, we make it possible. Call today for an affordable quote!

Victoria Smith, Board Certiﬁed Holistic Practitioner 859-648-0905 SigniﬁcantHealing.com 10 Girard Street, Florence, KY 41042

ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL Eden Spaulding Independent Consultant 513-693-7841 EdenYouth.MyArbonne.com

By harvesting Sea derived botanicals and blending them with patented marine technologies, SeaSource formulas bring you the pure therapeutic power of the ocean to help stimulate, strengthen and support detoxification. See ad on page 8.

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

THAI YOGA MASSAGE

YOGA INSTRUCTION phoeniX wilson

Registered Yoga Teacher 859-341-9642 PhoenixWilson@mac.com Yo g a a s a p a t h w a y f o r transformation - helping us release old patterns and awaken to our present body, heart and spirit. Classes, workshops or individual instruction.

SEVA YOGA GARDEN

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Sevika Kathie Radecki, Practitioner 513-328-2250 northsideyoga@gmail.com www.northsideyoga.org

DR. WILL SAWYER

Henry the Hand Foundation 513-769-3660 HenryTheHand.com Dr.Will@HenryTheHand.com Dr. William Sawyer is changing the way the world thinks about hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette with his educational program featuring Henry the Hand Champion Handwasher.

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!

Reach Cincinnati readers who are interested in your services. To place a listing in our Community Resource Guide section, send an email to:

Publisher@nacincin.com

WHAT SERVICE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I CAN’T FIND?

His/Her Name is: Independent Consultant His/Her Phone # is: email@WhyAren’tTheyHere.com

April 2009

If you use a practitioner or service that YOU think would be a valuable asset to our Community Resource Guide, LET THEM KNOW about us. Natural Awakenings offers terrific advertising rates and provides a great community service.

JOIN US

for Cincinnati’s 2nd Natural Awakenings

Natural Networking Event

4-8 pm Tuesday, April 7

FREE The Lloyd House 3901 Clifton Ave. Cincinnati (parking on Lafayette Ave.)

Featuring: • iridology • Chair massages • ask an herbalist • mini Yoga & meditation sessions • ask a doula • tasty vegetarian treats from melt eclectic deli • the alexander technique • ask a health & wellness Coach • prizes and much more.... Kindly remove shoes upon entering the Lloyd House. Donations suggested. brought to you by

Cincinnati For additional information, contact Curt hawley

513.259.3090 or publisher@nacincin.com sponsors Jen dusold

abby

verria

rachel

Freelance trend artemisia kelly desrochers Greater Cincinnati Edition health & & designer 40Consultant herbalist doula wellness Coach

Jim viles

phoenix wilson

ellen bierhorst

victoria smith

lmt

rYt

ph.d. Clinical psychologist

significant healing holistic practice