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Detox Days July 28 & 29

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

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Pay Less for AC

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by Brian Clark Howard

10 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Cultivating Prosperity with Mackey McNeil

by Phebe (Karen) Beiser

12 COOL AID

Remedies for

Summer Bummers

by Maureen Healy

14 FOUR DEGREES OF SHARING

by Janelle Orsi

16 STAND UP PADDLING

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Josh Eagle “Plays It Forward”

he Cincy Folk Roots/Rock band ‘Josh Eagle and The Harvest City’ are releasing their second album at The Historical Southgate House. Kelly Fine, The Cliftones, & Fair City Lights will be playing on Saturday, July 30th, from 9 p.m. to 1p.m. Portions of Proceeds of this event will go to Play It Forward, a Cincy non-profit who is working towards health insurance for hardworking musicians.

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Every Body Walk Campaign Aims for Healthier Americans

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he 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk in Miami Meadows Park takes place on Saturday, July 9th. The run/walk starts at 9 a.m., registration opens at 8 a.m. This event will be held in memory of Natalie Fossier who died February 13th, 2007, by a fallen tree limb.

The pre-registration fee by July 6th is $15; $20 after July 6th and on day of event. T-shirts for $10 available while they last! Proceeds from this event will go to the Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund to support local causes we feel are important to Natalie such as: Scholarships, School Supplies, Nursing Homes, The Homeless, Orphanages and the Humane Society to name a few.

Miami Meadows Park is located at 1546 State Route 131 in Miami Township, Ohio. The course inside the park is flat and paved. This safe family event is chip timed with age categories and gives awards for top finishers.

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Walking 30 minutes a day, five days a week, is the first step toward better health for every body type, according to Kaiser Permanente, a leading health plan provider spearheading the nation’s new Every Body Walk! awareness campaign. This simple, take-charge message comes in the wake of an annual national medical bill exceeding $2.5 trillion, with about 80 percent of it spent on treating chronic conditions that can be prevented or treated by regular walking, according to Dr. Bob Sallis, a family physician with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group.

“Walking is an excellent form of exercise for everyone, and for those with conditions like diabetes, asthma, heart disease and depression, a regular walking regimen has the added benefit of helping to manage these diseases [and conditions],” advises Sallis. “I’m a strong believer in the power of walking, and that’s why I literally prescribe it to my patients as frontline medicine—often in place of medications.”

Fifteen years ago, the U.S. Surgeon General’s landmark Physical Activity and Health report concluded that Americans’ sedentary lifestyle is a primary factor in more than 200,000 deaths a year. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 70 percent of American adults ages 20 and older are overweight or obese; some 72 million are medically obese. Seventeen percent of U.S. youths ages two to 19 are obese, as well. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development projects that within a decade, three out of four Americans will be overweight or obese, unless we get moving.

Find motivational videos, health information, walking maps, walking groups and personal stories at EveryBodyWalk.org.

July 7 is National Father-Daughter Take a Walk Together Day

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Healthy Parks, Healthy People Spark a National Conversation More than 100 leaders in healthcare, environment, government, business and nonprofits recently engaged in a Healthy Parks, Healthy People US forum to determine how the National Park Service can help drive health and wellness programs in local, state and national parks. “We aim to increase the awareness of all parks as places for exercise and healthy living,” explains National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis.

Parks across the country are now joining others around the world in reconnecting the dots between a healthy, natural world and the health of humankind. As Jarvis notes, “Parks are a direct reflection of the American ideal that… personal access to the natural world plays a vital role in our physical and emotional well-being.”

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A Wayne State University study reveals dating couples that integrate other couples into their social lives are more likely to have happier and more satisfying romantic relationships.

In the study—named When Harry and Sally Met Dick and Jane—Assistant Professor of Psychology Richard B. Slatcher, Ph.D., worked with 60 dating couples in a controlled laboratory setting to better understand how couples form friendships and how these friendships affect each couple’s relationship.

Each couple was paired with another couple and given a set of questions to discuss as a group. Half of the group, dubbed the fast friends group, was given high-disclosure questions to spark intense personal discussion; the other half received typical small-talk questions.

“We discovered that those couples that were placed in the fast friends group felt closer to the couples they interacted with and were more likely to meet up with them again during the following month,” says Slatcher. “We also learned that these same couples felt that these new friendships put a spark in their own relationships, and they felt much closer to their romantic partners.”

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very five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture routinely announces dietary guidelines advising Americans about what to eat. Now, for the first time, the agency has broken from tradition to talk about truly good foods, rather than just scientifically discuss nutrients. More, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, released this year, embraces the value of plant-based diets.

In the new edition, the guidelines’ healthy eating patterns may or may not include moderate amounts of meat. At the same time, the guidelines explain clearly that meat is not essential, and that near-vegetarian and vegetarian diets are adequate and have even resulted in better health. A pertinent excerpt follows.

“In prospective studies of adults, compared to non-vegetarian eating patterns, vegetarian-style eating patterns have been associated with improved health outcomes—lower levels of obesity, a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and lower total mortality. Several clinical trials have documented that vegetarian eating patterns lower blood pressure. On average, vegetarians consume a lower proportion of calories from fat (particularly saturated fatty acids); fewer overall calories; and more fiber, potassium and vitamin C than do non-vegetarians. Vegetarians generally have a lower body mass index.

“These characteristics and other lifestyle factors associated with a vegetarian diet may contribute to the positive health outcomes that have been identified among vegetarians.” Source: Grist.org

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omen that report they frequently use air fresheners and products for mold and mildew control appear to be at more than double the risk of contracting breast cancer than those who say they use such products sparingly. The researchers interviewed 1,500 women.

Source: BioMed Central’s Environmental Health

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Sustainably grown produce from local farmers who use no synthetic chemicals.

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Here’s How to Pay Less for AC

by Brian Clark Howard

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gram. More than ecord sumRemember: The higher the two-thirds of U.S. mer heat waves are EER (Energy-Efficiency Ratio) households have air conditioners, already occurring and SEER (Seasonal Energy- which set us back more often and more than $10 will be even hotter Efficiency Ratio), the more billion each year and more frequent in electricity bills, over the next 30 efficient the appliance. Always according to the years, accordCouncil ing to a study by look for Energy Star models. American for an Energy- Stanford University Efficient Economy. scientists that have run climate simulations of temperatures Passive Cooling a Priority across the United States. The study There is a better way to stay comfortcomes on the heels of a NASA report that concluded that 2000 through 2009 able using both active and passive was the warmest post-industrial decade strategies. The first requires specialized equipment, while the second uses the on record. windows, walls, floors and roof to col The hotter it gets, the more people lect, store and distribute natural heat run their conventional electric air from the local environment. conditioners (AC), releasing even more

The basic principles of passive solar global-warming gas emissions from design have been understood for milpower plants into the atmosphere.

Cooling accounts for nearly half the en- lennia. From Mexico to the Middle East, people have built homes with thick walls ergy used by the average home during to slow heat transfer, observes Doron the summer, reports the Environmental Amiran, former development director Protection Agency’s Energy Star pro-

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of the Solar Living Institute. The Pueblo Indians constructed their cities to maximize solar warming in winter and screen the strongest rays in summer.

Many of these ancient techniques were abandoned in the age of cheap fossil fuels. “We build our houses for curb appeal or for the view, not thinking that all those windows facing south in the summer are going to cook the inside of the house,” says Amiran.

Daniel Aiello, chair of the nonprofit Arizona Solar Center and a principal of Janus II Environmental Architects & Planners, helps homeowners create vertical shading on east and west exposures with manmade screens or shrubs, trellises and vines, which have the added benefit of letting light and heat in during the winter, if they are deciduous. “Each side of the building is going to look different,” notes Aiello, who uses overhangs or awnings over southfacing windows in warm climates.

Aiello also points out that on a home’s exterior, light-colored surfaces reflect more heat than dark-colored ones. He adds that textured surfaces stay cooler than flat ones, due to small-scale shading and the breakup of the interface between warm air and the surface. Inset windows are cooler, as well.

It’s all important, because 35 percent of a building’s potential heat gain stems from the direct action of solar rays striking surfaces, according to Aiello. Incorporating such passive solar design elements into buildings can reduce heating bills by as much as 50 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Another passive technique is to use cross ventilation by opening opposing windows. Take this a step further by installing vents to allow hot air to escape from high spaces and cool air to enter

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at lower ones. Also, make sure walls and windows are well insulated against outdoor air. Inside, shutters, light-colored blinds and curtains can also make a big difference.

Also consider glass with low-emittance (low-E) coating, which reduces heat transfer. The position of light-colored gravel, pools and other reflective surfaces are important because they can bounce heat; consider putting up a screen to block the energy.

Effective Active Cooling Comes Next Alex Wilson, editor of Environmental Building News and author of Your Green Home, says the easiest and most efficient option is to use portable floor fans or install ceiling fans, which use 90 percent less energy than air conditioning. Fans can cool a room by a perceived seven to 10 degrees simply by moving air, which effects greater evaporation of perspiration.

The next step in terms of low price and high efficiency would be to use a whole-house attic fan, which blows hot air from inside the entire structure outside. However, Wilson points out that such devices are only able to provide substantial heat relief under certain

conditions—usually at night and when the humidity isn’t too high.

A less comprehensive solution is simply to push hot air out of the attic, which will also help cool the house.

According to the utility Austin Energy, reducing the attic temperature by 10 degrees or more saves up to 10 percent on AC costs; solar-powered attic fans are available.

Some other alternatives to conventional, compression-cycle, central and room AC units are emerging, such as evaporative coolers, often called “swamp coolers.” These draw air over wet pads, and the resulting evaporation causes cooling. Wilson says they only make sense in dry climates, because they add moisture to the air. They typically cost 50 percent less than traditional AC and use 75 percent less energy, although they do require more maintenance.

The most energy-efficient and initially expensive way to cool your home and heat it in the winter is with a geothermal heat pump that takes advantage of the Earth’s subterranean heat gradient. Although they have a hefty upfront installation cost, operating costs are much less than conventional AC.

Finally, don’t set the home’s thermostat below 78 degrees Fahrenheit, and install a programmable model. Utilize dehumidifiers, bathroom fans and heatproducing appliances sparingly; switch to compact fluorescent and LED lighting instead of heat-emitting incandescent bulbs; and keep those AC filters clean.

Brian Clark Howard is a New York Citybased multimedia journalist and the co-author of Green Lighting and Geothermal HVAC. Build Your Own Wind Power System will be released in 2011.

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CULTIVATING

PROSPERITY with Mackey McNeil

by Phebe (Karen) Beiser

After twenty plus years in the world of finance winning numerous awards, Mackey McNeill knew she could create something that was impactful for people. She didn’t know how at first, “but I kept futzing around with different processes until I developed the Prosperity Experience that I could see worked with clients. It was repeatable and brought them the confidence and freedom they want in their financial life.”

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ackey Advisors are financial advisors but much more—they call themselves ‘wealth advocates.’

“We help people identify what’s important to them about money in their life or business. President and CEO Mackey McNeill created a four step process for helping people uncover what they want, elicit it, develop a plan, and monitor that plan in a lifelong decision making process. The Prosperity Experience works with the emotional self and money. “We cannot disconnect ourselves and our emotions about money.

Money is at the very core of our security and safety.”

“I started out with a lot of training around money, finance, accounting, and business.

I have at least nine different initials I can put behind my name! [including CPA and PFS] The financial plans weren’t being as successful as I thought they could be. I realized it wasn’t the technical part, it was the people part.” She began

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studying the Enneagram to understand people more.

“Why do people come in, say they want a plan, and then don’t change? Suze Orman doesn’t work for everybody.

Everyone can’t follow a strict 1-2-3 system. For planning and money to be effective, it has to be somewhat individualized and the Enneagram helps us do that.”

“….it’s not really about the money; it’s about how you make your life work.”

Mackey Advisors engage with people in creating a plan but not until the client sets an intention around that.

“Life flows from intention. Prosperity implies more than just money. It’s not really about the money; it’s about how you make your life work.”

“The bottom line is: if you have money, probably what you need to do is restructure it to be more effective, and if you don’t have money you a) can work really hard to figure it out and then go see someone about it or b) see somebody who can make that whole process of accumulating it a lot easier. People will say to me, “I’ll come see you when I have some money,” and I say “You should come see me now; you’ll have money faster!”

When people do planning, they get empowered and feel confident. “They’re so jazzed about making their life work financially. When they start out they’re fearful, they’re con-

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fused, they have some shame. Shame and fear just keep us stuck. We are non-judgmental — we want what you want.”

“Empowering confident action is about helping people see that they can make any choice they want. The real question in making good wealth choices is to understand the consequences of the choices before you make them.”

“Because of this connectivity of the emotional self with money, people tend to make reactive decisions. Marketers know this! Mackey Advisors try to help people make conscious choices. For example, someone wants a lake house for their retirement, they fall in love with it and say “I’ll figure it out later.” That’s when you get in trouble with money! Other people have ‘saving DNA’ and drive their spouses crazy: they don’t ever want to spend any money. To them, saving is security. So they don’t have much joy around money. Well, people running around spending it without considering the consequences don’t have much joy around money either!”

If a client is ready to make a big financial decision, s/ he runs it through a filter Mackey Advisors call the Success Chart. It models any two decisions, one against the other.

“Say I’m working with someone who wants to retire early. I tell her, great! Let’s look at what this does to your plan.

So we model that and I say, well, if you just spend $200 less a month, you can retire early and she says, I can do that. But if I say, you need to cut your spending by $1,000 a month, she realizes she doesn’t want to do that. That’s a conscious choice. It doesn’t have any right or wrong, it doesn’t have any shame, ‘shoulds’, ‘ought tos’ — these are destructive forces around money.”

“I’m not emotionally attached to what you want. I can be the sounding board to help you think through the decision. We chose the word ‘advocate’ because people make a decision that they want something and then they don’t necessarily go ahead and do that. As your advocate, we say, OK you stumbled and fell, that’s OK, let’s get back up . . .”

“The process is life affirming as opposed to most people’s approach to money -- don’t do this and don’t do that.

We have a lot of structure but we don’t have rules. All that ‘should not’ stuff really doesn’t help people.”

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Don’t let potential summer ailments sideline the fun.

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Summer bummer: Dehydration To the rescue: Coconut water When feeling the heat, reach for a tropical treat. “Pure coconut water is like natural Gatorade,” says Janet Zand, an Oriental medicine doctor, certified acupuncturist and co-author of Smart Medicine for Healthier Living. “It provides plenty of electrolytes and minerals that regulate body systems and help keep fluid levels in balance.”

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How to use: Drink 11 ounces of coconut water as soon as you begin to feel parched; it will offer the same shortterm benefit as drinking a liter of water and eating a banana. Note: This isn’t a substitute for drinking enough H2O. “The key to staying hydrated is water, water, water,” says Zand. “And don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink it.”

Summer bummer: Overheating To the rescue: Rose water Made by steam-distilling flowers, rose water is the go-to remedy when you’re feeling overheated, says Margi Flint, a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, founder of EarthSong Herbals, in Marblehead, Massa-

chusetts, and adjunct professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. “Herbs have energetic properties; some are heating, some are cooling and some are neutral,” she explains. “Rose water is very cooling.”

Bonus: Rose water smells terrific and also makes a great facial toner.

How to use: Put a few drops of organic, food grade rose water into a cup of water and drink it; or add rose water to a spray bottle filled with regular water and spritz yourself as often as you like. You can also use rose water to create a cold compress—douse a washcloth and put it in the refrigerator for a few minutes to make it cool to the touch—and apply it to the back of the neck or wrists.

Summer bummer: Poison ivy To the rescue: Homeopathic Rhus tox Urushiol—the oily sap produced by poison ivy and its cousins, poison oak and poison sumac—triggers contact dermatitis, an itchy and oozy rash. Topical treatments can actually spread the noxious oil around; so instead, heal the rash from within. “Homeopathy works on the principle that like-cures-like,” explains Zand. “Rhus tox is homeopathic poison ivy.”

How to use: Allow two to three tablets to dissolve in your mouth every two hours until symptoms are relieved.

Summer bummer: Indigestion To the rescue: Nux vomica If you overindulged at a summertime shindig, you might turn to the classic homeopathic cure for gluttony.

“Nux vomica is good if you’ve eaten too many fatty foods or had too much alcohol and the result is nausea or gas,” says Zand.

How to use: Dissolve five pellets in your mouth 20 minutes after eating and drinking, then repeat two to three times until symptoms are resolved.

rone, author of The Organic Pharmacy.

“It contains linalool, a natural antiseptic that helps keep burns infection-free; and esters, which reduce pain and promote cell regeneration.”

How to use: Mix 10 drops of lavender essential oil with pure aloe vera gel (or a favorite fragrance-free lotion) and apply it to affected skin as soon as you notice the burn.

Summer bummer: Muscle strains To the rescue: Arnica Arnica works for strains, sprains, bruises and superficial scrapes. Most people use it topically, but you can get faster results if you also ingest tablets, Zand explains.

How to use: Take three tablets orally three to five times a day for the first 24 to 48 hours; apply topically throughout the day. Note: Never apply arnica to an open wound.

Summer bummers: Bites, stings and cuts To the rescue: Hydrogen peroxide, yarrow tincture and latex-free bandages “First, clean the bite, sting or cut with hydrogen peroxide,” advises Flint.

“Then follow with a few drops of yarrow tincture, which acts as an astringent to pull the tissue together. It’s safe to use on open wounds.”

How to use: Douse the affected areas with peroxide, then apply six to 12 drops of yarrow tincture.

Summer bummer: Athlete’s foot To the rescue: Grapefruit seed extract

Summer bummer: Sunburn To the rescue: Lavender essential oil

“Compounds found in the inner rind and seeds of grapefruits have shown potent anti-fungal activity,” notes Marrone. “They attack the cell wall of fungi and prevent replication when applied topically.”

How to use: Add 10 to 15 drops of organic grapefruit seed extract to a tablespoon of water and apply with a cotton swab to the affected areas twice daily.

“Lavender is the best thing to apply right after a sunburn,” says Margo Mar-

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FOUR DEGREES OF SHARING

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Sharing to the First Degree: Requires Cooperation + Minimal Planning At the most basic level, sharing arrangements require little planning, time or money. They can start or stop almost anytime: sometimes, quite spontaneously.

Many of us already share at these levels. n Carpooling n Potlucks or meal exchanges with neighbors or coworkers n Borrowing and lending goods n Babysitting exchanges n Dog-walking exchanges n Harvesting and sharing fruit from neighborhood trees n Sharing free computer software or content

Sharing to the Second Degree: Requires Cooperation + More Extensive Planning These arrangements generally involve a larger number of people and/or sharing things with more value. They entail a higher degree of cooperation and planning, and a greater investment of time or money, as well as some administrative detail work, and likely a written agreement among sharers. n Car ownership n In-home care provider for children, elders or people with disabilities

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n Rental housing or ownership of a

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n Yard space for food cultivation n Babysitting co-op with multiple

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n Neighborhood tool lending “library”

(perhaps shared shed storage or a list of tools each neighbor owns and is willing to lend) n Food-buying club n Neighborhood home repair group

Sharing to the Third Degree: Requires Cooperation + Extensive Planning + Infrastructure At the third degree of sharing, participants will probably adopt systems for communicating, making decisions, managing money and keeping records.

They will probably adopt some technologies, like an online calendar for shared scheduling. They may even create a small nonprofit or limited liability company (LLC).

As a result of creating such infrastructure, third-degree sharing arrangements often have an identity independent of their individual members. In other words, even as members come and go and there is complete turnover, the sharing arrangement remains and becomes a lasting community institution. n Car-sharing club n Cohousing communities and

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n Cooperative groceries n Parent-run cooperative preschools n Offices, studios, commercial kitchens

and other workspaces shared among multiple entrepreneurs n Communitywide tool lending libraries n Cooperatives that facilitate sharing of resources and collective bargaining by businesses

Sharing to the Fourth Degree: Requires Cooperation + Extensive Planning + Infrastructure + Communitywide Restructuring and Mobilization More formalized community participation, whether publicly or privately managed, involves significant investment of time and resources and a more complex system of administration. Taking sharing to the fourth degree might require getting government buy-in, mobilizing multiple players (legislators, investors, banks, developers, planners) or even restructuring how a community collaborates. n Communitywide car-sharing program n Official designation of casual carpooling parking lots and pickup spots n Citywide bike-sharing programs n Dedication of public land to community gardening plots n Expansion of public library systems to include lending of tools, equipment and other goods n Planning of neighborhoods and housing designs to facilitate extensive common areas and community interaction n Citywide WiFi programs Janelle Orsi is co-author of The Sharing Solution: How to Save Money, Simplify Your Life & Build Community.

As a “sharing lawyer,” she helps communities share housing and cars, create cooperatives, launch urban farming initiatives and form socially-minded and community-supported enterprises.

She co-directs the nonprofit Sustainable Economies Law Center.

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hile some frustrated commuters are inching along on rush hour highways, hoping to afterward work off stress at overcrowded gyms, others are stopping off at the nearest lake, river or bay for a workout that many call therapeutic.

Promoted by Olympic athletes, moms and septuagenarians alike as an effective total body workout and mental release, stand up paddling, or SUP, is the fastest-growing sport across the nation, according to the Outdoor Industry Association.

Stand up paddling was first developed by improvisational Hawaiian “beach boys,” that would stand on surfboards and use outrigger paddles to navigate alongside tourists learning how to surf. However, the sport can be enjoyed with or without waves, or wind on virtually any body of water because the paddler, rather than Mother Nature, provides propulsion.

It’s luring enthusiasts of other water

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sports as well; surfers, kiteboarders and windsurfers appreciate new opportunities to get on the water more often, while canoeists and kayakers enjoy the alternative of standing.

SUP is equally adored by nonathletes. “This isn’t the kind of sport that requires a lot of lessons to enjoy,” advises Jeff Robinson, owner of Olde Naples Surf Shop, in Naples, Florida, who offers a 15-minute tutorial on the basics with each rental.

Exercise in Disguise

“One of the best aspects of SUP is that it is low impact, making it a lifetime sport,” emphasizes David Rose, owner of Paddleboard Orlando. In fact, that’s why just about anyone over the age of 5 can participate. The paddler controls the speed and intensity of the experience, from recreational cruising to aerobic athletic training.

“We call it exercise in disguise, because there’s so much going on that you don’t realize when you’re doing it,” explains Mike Muir, president of Riviera Paddlesurf, in San Clemente, California.

The 54-year-old took up SUP after a hip replacement and credits it for relieving him of chronic lower back pain, as well

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as excess pounds.

“It’s the cardio and calorie-burning equivalent of swimming or running,” explains Brody Welte, owner of Stand Up Fitness, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

“But unlike either of those, SUP combines low-impact and weight-bearing exercise; and it includes balance and strength training.”

“My balance has improved 100 percent; I can stand on a board today that I could not stand on one year ago,” affirms 73-year-old renowned surfer and board shaper Mickey Muñoz, of Capistrano, California, who paddles with his 65-pound dog aboard.

More than a Workout

Payoffs, however, go well beyond the physical. SUP fans that characterize it as a great escape from their daily milieu mention social, psychological and spiritual benefits, as well.

“When you’re out paddling, it’s easy to find solitude,” muses Hawaiianborn Dave Chun, founder of Kialoa Paddles, in Bend, Oregon. He suggests that its Hawaiian roots imbue stand up paddling with a spirit of aloha, humility and respect.

At the same time, “It’s one of the few sports that allows people to maintain a conversation,” says Dan Gavere, co-creator of SUPInstruction. com. Having discovered SUP in the paddling mecca of Oregon’s Columbia Gorge, he considers it an ideal family recreational sport.

The length, width and thickness of paddle boards determine their degree of maneuverability and gliding characteristics. At about 30 inches wide and four to five inches thick, beginner boards for use in flat water average 10’6’’ long and 25 pounds for females, 11’5” long and 28 pounds for males.

Paddles are typically six to 10 inches taller than the paddler.

In any case, the activity remains mentally engaging because the standing position allows views in every direction, including into the water. “It’s like walking on water. You really get to see what’s around you,” observes Shelly Strazis, a 43-year-old Long Beach resi-

dent who began paddling after having multiple accident-related surgeries on her left knee and right shoulder.

“It’s such a relaxing workout. I used to mountain bike, but I can’t do that with the kids,” explains Francine Adams, the mother of 5-year-old twins.

“I’m afraid of waves and some ocean creatures, but these boards are so stable that it doesn’t matter.”

After her first SUP outing with a moms’ group, this Orlando, Florida, resident introduced her husband to the sport. Within three months, the couple had purchased their own equipment.

They now paddle together with one of their twins on each of their boards.

Adams adds, “As part of our vacation planning now, we scout locations where we can bring our boards.”

Most likely, the Adams family will be able to enjoy their boards almost anywhere in the country. SUP groups in locations as unlikely as Idaho and New Mexico can be found on Meetup. com. “No body of water is off limits for stand up paddling,” says Gavere, citing its biggest growth trends in the Rocky Mountains, where kayakers and whitewater rafters are using inflatable boards on rivers and lakes; the Great Lakes, where people do yoga on boards on flat water; and Texas, where some folks fish from their boards or ride small Gulf of Mexico waves.

SUP enthusiast Lauressa Nelson is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings and a freelance writer in Orlando, FL.

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Blueberry Couscous Salad with Mango, Onion, and Lemon Dressing This cool summer salad, with its fresh flavors, is easy to make and a pleasure to eat.

Serves 4

BERRY GOOD Reap Big Benefits from Summer’s Tiny Gems

Combine orange juice, water and ¼ tsp of the salt in a small saucepan.

Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to a bowl and fluff with a fork; cool 10 minutes. Stir in remaining ¼ tsp salt, blueberries, mango, onion, mint, lemon juice, olive oil and pepper; mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

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resh berries, nature’s little gems, full of flavor and flavonoids, reach their peak during the warmer months. Each berry’s burst of juicy deliciousness carries antioxidants, vitamins C and E, riboflavin and fiber that work to fight obesity, protect brain function and promote urinary health. The red, blue and purple pigments in berries, known as anthocyanins, also help our bodies detoxify, repair damaged DNA, fight cancer and help lower LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, levels.

The Department of Food Science and Technology at Oregon State University cites scores of studies that point to the many health benefits from consuming a variety of fresh berries. Each berry offers not only a unique flavor and color, but also a particular health protection.

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½ cup orange juice 1 /3 cup water ½ tsp natural salt, divided ¾ cup whole wheat couscous 1 package blueberries 1 cup fresh mango cubes 1 /3 cup chopped red onion 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 /8 tsp black pepper

BLACK RASPBERRIES: The dark purple member of the raspberry family grows on low shrubs and ripens in summer.

This member of the berry corps helps fight oral, esophageal and colon cancers.

BLACKBERRIES AND MARIONBERRIES: Members of the rose family, these berries grow on shrubs and ripen in mid-to-late summer. Both help digestion and prevent salmonella growth.

BLUEBERRIES: Powerhouse blueberries also grow on low shrubs and generally ripen in early summer. This renowned berry offers whole-body protection against many diseases and aging.

CHERRIES: Sour cherries ripen in early summer, while sweet cherries reach

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their peak later in summer. Both types help reduce inflammation, especially in occurrences associated with gout.

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GRAPES: Dark purple Concord grapes, often found in home gardens or at farmers’ markets, ripen in the fall. Their resveratrol content is a key help in combating the effects of aging.

STRAWBERRIES: These delicious favorites ripen throughout the year in various parts of the country. Strawberries help fight breast and cervical cancers.

Home gardeners that grow berries know exactly what fertilizers and natural pesticides have been placed in or on them. Buying organic berries at the local farmers’ market or the grocery store ensures that the health benefits of fresh berries are not undercut by infiltrated pesticides or anti-fungal chemicals used by agribusiness, both here and abroad.

Blackberry Mint Iced Tea Served over ice, this flavorful beverage is a great way to quench thirst on the hottest days of summer.

Serves 8 (about 2 quarts) 5 organic black tea bags ¼ cup mint leaves, crushed; reserve one leaf per serving for garnish 4 cups boiling water ½ cup natural sugar (or use honey to taste) 6 (6-oz) packages blackberries, reserve two to three per serving for garnish Place tea bags and mint in a heatproof pitcher. Add boiling water and steep at least 10 minutes. Strain into another pitcher and discard mint and tea bags.

Stir in sugar. Purée blackberries in a blender or food processor, then strain though a fine sieve. Discard pulp and seeds. Stir blackberry purée into tea.

Taste and adjust sugar as desired.

Chill. Serve over ice garnished with mint leaf and two or three blackberries.

Right before serving, berries may be gently rinsed, and then patted completely dry; they will keep well in the refrigerator as long as they are not crowded together.

Summer berries can star in cool treats throughout the day. At breakfast, they’re a welcome wake-up flavor for cereal or yogurt. As a snack, they’re perfect whether eaten by the handful or turned into frozen yogurt pops.

Seasonal berries can be combined with quinoa or couscous for easy summer salads. They also add a special note when friends and family toast the end of the day with an iced tea, enhanced with fresh blackberries and mint.

Pairing berries with low-fat ingredients, whole grains, fresh produce and natural sweeteners makes for fast, fresh and fabulous summer dishes that keep us cool all summer long.

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; see AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

MORE GOOD NEWS Berries May Lower the Risk of Parkinson’s

Berries Help Fight Pain and Heart Disease

A recent study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, that followed 125,000 subjects for 20 to 22 years, confirms that eating berries can lower the risk of Parkinson’s disease. The participants who consumed the most flavonoids, especially the anthocyanins found mostly in berries, had a much lower risk of developing the disease than those whose diet contained less or different classes of flavonoids.

A natural form of aspirin—salicylic acid—has been found in berries that grow on canes, such as blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. The Oregon State University’s Department of Food Science and Technology reports that the salicylic acid found in these caneberries could prove to have effects similar to aspirin in protecting against heart disease. A 100-gram serving (about ¾ cup) of red raspberries, for example, contains about 5 milligrams of salicylic acid.

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by Martin Miron

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enneth A. Paulson, co-founder, former editor and senior vice president of USA Today, is president and CEO of the Freedom Forum, Newseum and Diversity Institute. He is widely known for his efforts to inform and educate Americans about First Amendment freedoms, drawing on his background as both a journalist and a lawyer as the executive director of the First Amendment Center, at Vanderbilt University.

What prompted the framers of the Constitution to introduce the First Amendment as part of the Bill of Rights in 1791, and what does it mean to citizens in practical terms?

Actually, it wasn’t the framers who were so insistent on freedom of speech, press, religion, petition and assembly— it was the American people. A number of states refused to ratify the Constitution until personal liberties were guaranteed in a Bill of Rights. Those early Americans understood that the ability to worship the God of your choice, to speak out against injustice and to write freely would be the cornerstones of our democracy. These basic rights remain at the heart of what makes America a special nation today.

Why have you lectured widely about “rebooting America,” to make the First Amendment more relevant to a new generation?

My Rebooting America lectures have

been an effort to remind young Americans that the First Amendment protects all the things that give life flavor. For example, we all understand that the First Amendment protects freedom of speech, but it also protects the freedom to tweet, to post on Facebook, dance, sing and create. It’s an amendment that enriches the lives of every generation.

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” ~ The First Amendment to the United States Constitution, from the Bill of Rights

A free press is a cornerstone of democracy. In the face of increasing corporate consolidation of media outlets, what do you think citizens can do to try to keep the news free from manipulation?

Yes, there are major media companies that own multiple newspapers and television stations. But with the advent of the Web, everyone is a publisher and there have never been more independent voices with more to say all around

the globe. I believe that most of America’s newspapers continue to do as good a job as they can in covering the communities they serve, but declines in circulation and revenue have meant staffing cuts. One way to help support a free press is to subscribe to a newspaper, in publication or app form.

How do you think the public’s concerns about the energy, environment, food safety and other health issues can best be “petitioned and redressed,” as the First Amendment states?

Most of the “petitioning” in America today comes from professional lobbyists, but we now live in an age when someone with a passion for a cause and a creative idea can literally change the world overnight. We’ve seen social media campaigns draw extraordinary attention and build enormous energy to help improve our quality of life and environment. Petitioning for change doesn’t just belong to the professionals anymore.

What do you feel is the role of individual citizens in maintaining the long-held freedoms that we enjoy today?

It’s important that we never take the First Amendment for granted. Ask yourself this question: “What does the First Amendment say?” Surprisingly, only about 5 percent of Americans can describe the scope of the freedoms contained in the First Amendment. We too often take it for granted. The surest way to lose freedom is not to treasure it.

To increase awareness about the importance of these five freedoms, we’ve teamed up with educators, journalists, advocates, attorneys and librarians to celebrate the First Amendment in a campaign called 1 for All. If you don’t know as much about the First Amendment as you’d like, 1ForAll.us is a great place to start.

Martin Miron is a freelance writer and editor for Natural Awakenings. Connect at emem.creative@gmail.com.

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Sharing water activities with your canine companion is a wonderful bonding experience, as long as you keep in mind that, as with children, you must consider a pet’s safety and comfort. While many dogs take to the water like ducks, especially retrievers, spaniels and similar breeds, others are a bit timid at first and may need some help getting used to this new experience. These 10 tips will ensure that you and your best friend can splash out in worry-free fun, whether you’re wading in a stream, going boating or visiting the beach or a lake cottage.

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Before starting any new activity with your dog, it’s a smart idea to first make sure he’s in good health. If you’re in any doubt as to his fitness, have him checked by a vet.

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If it will be Rover’s introduction to the water, start slowly and be patient, especially if he’s still a pup.

Don’t assume he’ll automatically know how to swim.

Choose a warm day and a shallow body of water, with a gently sloping beach or bank that’s easy for the dog to navigate. Let him approach the water’s edge and investigate it in his own time. Never splash him or force him to enter the water before he’s ready.

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Once caution has turned to curiosity, try enticing him into the water by entering it yourself and calling him— perhaps attracting him with a treat or by tossing a toy a short distance into the water (not so deep that his paws can’t reach the bottom). Gradually, he should feel more confident, especially if he sees you having fun, and will venture further into the water.

Summer Safety Tips

by Ann Brightman

When I was a kid, we used to take our two dogs for walks in the woods on warm summer evenings. One of our favorite stopping-off points was a bend in the creek where the water streamed slowly by and the dogs loved to plunge in to fetch sticks and have a bit of a paddle. Going by the happy expressions on their faces when they emerged dripping and refreshed and spraying us with drops of water as they shook themselves, it was the highlight of their whole day.

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Take your time while introducing your dog to boating.

Keep in mind that he’s used to surfaces that are stationary and stable, so it might take him a little while to get used to a tilting and moving craft. Let him get acquainted with the boat while it’s still tied up, whether it’s a canoe, kayak or yacht. Keep his first boat trips short and watch him for any signs of motion sickness.

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Even if a dog is a seasoned swimmer, it’s a good idea to equip him with a canine life jacket or personal flotation device while you’re out on a boat. Accidents can happen, and cold, deep, choppy water can challenge even the strongest swimmer. A life jacket is a must if your dog isn’t a good swimmer; not only while he’s on a boat, but also when he’s playing in water that gets progressively deeper. Make sure the device fits properly and allow him a chance to get used to wearing and swimming with the life jacket before taking him out over deep water.

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Whether on a boat or the beach, ensure that the dog has access to good quality, fresh drinking water; maybe bring your own from home.

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Make sure he has shade. Boat surfaces and beach sand can become extremely hot during sun-filled summer days, which are hard on unprotected paws; a dog’s sensitive nose and ears can get sunburned from excessive exposure, as well.

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When swimming in the ocean, be aware of strong tides. Sea lice and jellyfish are other risks to watch out for. Jellyfish can sting a curious dog, causing extreme pain and swelling, while sea lice are microscopic organisms that can cause intense itching. It’s a good idea to rinse your dog (and yourself) with fresh water after swimming in the ocean.

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The biggest rule of thumb as far as safety goes is to always supervise your dog around any body of water, just as you would a child. If you have a pool, teach him how to get out of it and don’t leave behind enticing toys still

POOL CATS Paddling Classes Can Keep Them Safe

by Mary Ellen

es, cats can swim. This is good to know if your home features a resident pet and a swimming pool. While most cats are not in love with a dip in the water—neither would you be if you had to dry your nose-to-toes fur using a tiny pink tongue—what would happen if a favorite feline fell in? If curiosity or circumstance caused her to take the plunge, could she make it to the edge and safely pull herself out of the pool?

Our family has taken seriously the task of teaching our five cats how to swim, and always proceeded with loving care and patience. We’ve experienced considerable success by following these steps. Remember that the “swim class” is designed to teach your cat what to do if she finds herself accidentally in the water.

We trim the cat’s toenails a few days before their swim class. Then, holding your cat firmly and calmly against your midriff as the two of you wade into the shallow end of the

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floating in the water. Remember that swimming is vigorous exercise and a dog can tire quickly, especially if he’s older.

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A dog may need help getting out of the water, especially when swimming off of a boat or dock, as well as in a pool. A boating harness is a good solution; available in several sizes, it’s designed for optimum mobility and should include a sturdy upright handle on the back of it to help you lift a pet out of the water.

Water activities can hugely enrich a dog’s life experience, not to mention your mutual bond of friendship. As long as you keep his safety in mind, the fun you share will give you many happy memories to look back on for years to come.

Ann Brightman is the managing editor of Animal Wellness Magazine, from which this is reprinted with permission ©2009 (AnimalWellnessMagazine.com).

pool, keep her secure until you feel her relax in the water.

Soothingly speak to her in a loving manner, gently caressing her body, and watch her face until her expression calms.

We hold the cat in our arms until her legs and paws begin to move in the water—showing that she is trying to “run” away.

We’ve found that the more a feline moves in the water, the more familiar she becomes with the feel of it on her limbs and with the motion of swimming.

When she’s ready, gently release your cat into the water and stay by her side as she “runs,” or kitty paddles, to the pool’s edge; then let her pull herself out, so that she knows she can do it. Note that if the water level is too low in a pool, a cat can drown in it, so either raise the level of the water or put a small ladder into the pool so she knows where to climb out.

It is magical watching cats smoothly glide forward with their head held high. Some like the experience better than others; if a feline fur-eeks out, she may be better suited as a permanent landlubber. Also, a cat that’s used to having a bath may be a better candidate for adjusting to a paddle in the pool.

Wet cat fur, especially longhaired fur, retains water (along with pool chemicals), so our family finishes each kitty-paddling swim class by rinsing and gently toweling off our pet with an absorbent microfiber cloth. Then she air dries in the sun.

Mary Ellen is a pet newspaper columnist who shares the stories and tips she discovers in her online newsletter at AngelScribe.com. She’s taught felines to ride in a bike or stroller and walk on a leash, but her swimming lessons have made the biggest splash (You Tube tinyurl.com/ 6jy2rap). Reach her at AngelScribe@msn.com.

Note: This article was written as advice for pet safety. Swim classes were conducted in a series of safe steps in structured kitty-paddle classes by a trusted family member, so the cats would not feel afraid. This article is not intended to encourage others to test to see if their cats can swim.

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Recapturing the Golden Days of Childhood

by Lisa Gromicko Remember those endless hours of imaginative play during your youth—tree climbing, making mud pies, flying kites, fishing, building forts/tree houses/lemonade stands, swimming, watching clouds, playground swinging, tea parties, making and then launching sailboats in the creek, catching fireflies/butterflies/frogs, playing jacks and pickup sticks, jumping rope, hopscotch, rolling down hills, daisy chains, skipping rocks, backyard camping, neighborhood baseball games (with self-made rules), twilight games of hide ‘n’ seek and flashlight tag?

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he summers of childhood are potent, enabling children to find their personal bliss and cultivate interests and memories that can last a lifetime. The gifts of less-structured summer days are precious, allowing time and space for the possibility of magical activities. Both children and parents benefit from unscheduled breathing room to revisit the forces of creativity and restore resiliency.

Yet, according to a University of Michigan study, today’s children have as much as 12 hours less free time per week than 30 years ago. Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting – Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids, urges parents to simplify their children’s schedules, to

establish for them, “… islands of being, in the torrent of constant doing.”

We all require downtime to function well. Payne maintains that, “Rest nurtures creativity, which nurtures activity. Activity nurtures rest, which sustains creativity. Each draws from and contributes to the other.”

More, boredom is a gift for children, “… a rare fuel to propel them forward,” writes Nancy Blakey, a columnist for Seattle’s Child magazine.

Bonnie Harris, author of Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids, cites a lack of boredom in children today as the reason that many graduates flounder in the “real” world. Boredom works to spark the discovery of one’s own passions, inner resources, ingenuity and ability to be selfdirected—all critical lifetime skills.

Overscheduling often substitutes stimulation for experiencing self-discoveries that unlock the tremendous stored potential of a child’s inner resources and imagination. Remarks Payne, “A child who doesn’t experience leisure—or better yet, boredom—will always be looking for external stimulation, activity or entertainment… [and] a culture of compulsion and instant gratification.

What also grows in such a culture? Addictive behaviors.”

So, how do we find our way back to those simpler days? Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, likes, “The dugout in the weeds or leaves beneath a backyard willow, the rivulet of a seasonal creek, even the ditch between a front yard and the road—all of these places are entire universes to a young child. Expeditions to the mountains or national parks often pale, in a child’s eyes, in comparison with the mysteries of the ravine at the end of the cul-de-sac.” He recommends allowing children the time to be in nature to take walks, listen, play and learn. Time in nature allows the senses to become enlivened again.

Sue Palmer, author of Toxic Childhood and 21st Century Boys, observes, “The loss of outdoor play and everyday adventures is particularly significant for children who have a tendency to be easily distracted or impulsive.”

One of the biggest benefits of a slow summer, for everyone, is ‘play’ itself. There is compelling evidence of the essential need for this age-old childhood pasttime. So, encourage children to engage in the simple pleasures that will potentially create and strengthen the most glorious, blissful and ‘boring’ memories of their childhood summers— and we’ll likely rekindle our own.

Lisa Gromicko has been a Waldorf early childhood educator for 16 years and has enjoyed spending many long summers with her sons, now 21 and 18; she looks forward to many more. Connect at LisaGromicko@mac.com

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by April Thompson

pizza party at harvest time. Then move outdoors for yard games.

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or any family whose default activity is to turn on the TV or go online, a better life is available by maintaining a roster of fun, healthy, outdoor activities to call upon. Here, we present a few websites that offer creative ideas to jumpstart the imagination and fuel the leap outdoors.

Join a family nature club: Meet up at ChildrenAndNature.org Richard Louv’s Children & Nature Network has helped launch more than 100 nature clubs across North America and beyond. Member families make individual and collective play dates in area parks, gardens, hiking trails and other green spaces.

Grow a pizza garden: Learn how at Family-Fun.Kaboose.com Kids are sure to get excited about gardening if there is the promise of pizza at the end of the hoe. Grow the makings of pizza sauce from seed or starter plants—tomato, basil, oregano, onions and bell peppers—and throw a

Go on a bug safari: Discover the gifts of critters at Blog.PlayOutdoors.com Our yards are crawling with wild critters.

Create a “bug box” (a simple clear box with a magnifying glass on the top) and let little ones catch (and release) bugs, observing how they move under the microscope. For a culinary adventure, cook up a few delicacies from other cultures, from cicadas to grasshoppers.

Camp in the backyard: Find ideas at FamilyFun.go.com/playtime/seasonalgames/summer-games The backyard takes on a new mystique the minute kids help pitch a tent and purposely stay out of the house. Build a safe campfire in a portable grill to toast marshmallows for s’mores and make up ghost stories about the spirits that haunt the neighborhood. Pick a moonless night for maximum stargazing.

Go on a high-tech treasure hunt: Take a walkabout at FamilyFitness.

About.com/od/waystoplay/tp/outdoor_ activities_kids.htm Follow a programmed GPS in search of hidden treasures known as geocaches,

which feature assorted items at various geo-mapped sites that other visitors have left for fellow geocachers to enjoy.

Be sure to bring an item to replace anything retrieved or moved.

Start a rock band: Make the most of nature’s bounty at Wilderdom.com/ games/EnvironmentalActivities.html Who needs expensive manmade instruments when you can jam with nature? Hunt for music-making objects in nature—drumming sticks, clacking rocks and whistling leaves—and hold an impromptu improvisational jam. It’s just one of a trove of group and solo adventures you can undertake.

Take an animal home tour: Start with GreenHour.org Countless animals make their homes in or near our yards, yet they often escape our notice. Help children tune in to the many forms of shelters around them, from birds’ nests and tree hollows to beehives and burrowing holes. Make a green hour a daily highlight.

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 Healing on the Spiritual Path – Medically Verifiable through the teachings of Bruno Groening - Medically Verifiable - Introduction 7:00pm at the Symmes Township Library, 11850 Enyart Rd. , Loveland, OH 45140 Free. 513-899-3115

ongoingevents Mantra Wellness Center. delicious food and drinks. World Peace Cafe, 220 4675 Cooper Rd, Blue Ash, OH. Hammond Dr, Suite 302, Sandy Springs, 30328.

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14 Sheehan Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513Nia at The Studio on Seminole. 7-8pm. Celebrate 25 years of the joy of movement! Class card or $15 drop-in. The Studio on Seminole, between Ponce de Leon and North Ave, Atlanta. Call Sandy Bramlett at 678-576-9553 or visit NiaAtlanta.com.

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All crafts welcome. Free. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030 Paradise Gardens Family Nudist Resort Open House – 12-6pm. Pool, hot tub, pond with fishing and paddle boats, nature trails, lots of activites, friendly people, and live music from 2-6. Free to first time visitors. 6100 Blue Rock Rd, Cincinnati,OH. 513-385-4189

SUNDAY, JULY 10 Second Sunday on Main – 12-5pm. Spend your Sunday afternoon perusing food and craft vendors, listening to great live music and enjoying the taste of an ice cold beverage in the official beer garden. Stage which will be located at the intersection of Main and 14th Streets in Over-the-Rhein. Chef Dave Taylor & Owner/Sommelier Bryant Phillips of La Poste Eatery

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Walk Club Brown Bag Lunch – 11am. Enjoy a presentation on strokes and stroke research. We will end the event with an optional walk on the Fernbank walking trail. Fernbank Park/Fernbank Lodge. Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

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Free. Durr Branch Library 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030

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Monthly Menu Planning & Dining Out on a Dime – 7pm. Learn monthly menu planning and how to never pay full price when dining out from the savvy “Stockpiling Moms.” Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000

Monroe Institute Hemi-Sync® Meditation July 17, 3pm - 5pm

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Explore expanded states of consciousness, meditate with ease, and expand your intuition and creativity with the help of the patented Hemi-Sync® audio technology.

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SUNDAY, JULY 17 Summer Hike – 9am. The naturalist will guide you on one of the interesting trails in this park. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre, 11355 Swing Road, Cincinnati, OH. 513-769-4325

MONDAY, JULY 18 International Table Cooking Demonstration & Tasting – 6:30pm. Children’s Cooking Class with Award winning cookbook author Kate Pleatman. $5.

Register: 513-531-7000 Gluten Free Store Tour – 7pm. Free. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513531-8015 Around the World with Yurtfolk – 7:30pm. Families can explore folk music and dance from around the world in this interactive program with Yurtfolk.

Free. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000

THURSDAY, JULY 21 Pre-School Story Time – 10am. Join us as we go a little batty and learn about these wonderful creatures with song, stories and adventure! Perfect for preschoolers and their favorite adult. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

SATURDAY, JULY 23 Metaphysical Gardening Class – 10am. Understand gardening as a spiritual practice. $5. suggestion donation. Sponsored by School of Metaphysics.

Marvin’s Organic Gardens, 2055 U.S. Route 42 South, Lebanon, OH. Golden Girls of the West Concert – 2 pm. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center. Sponsored by Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. Free. 859-962-4071 Metaphysical Movie Night – 8pm. Showing of “Inception”, discussion to follow. Free. School of Metaphysics,14 Sheehan Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513821-7353

SUNDAY, JULY 24 Live Reptiles – 2pm. Escape the afternoon heat by learning about cool creatures called reptiles. Sharon

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Half Pints Craft Corner – 6:30pm. Make a Cherry Hungry Caterpillars. Free. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-8015

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Thursday, July 28th ~ 6-8:30pm Friday, July 29th ~ 11am-2 pm

Now choose between Thursday evening or Friday lunch time! Or enjoy both. Help your body and mind get rid of environmental and emotional toxins. 30-min Acu-Detox plus 15-min Chair Massage. Also sample organic caffeine-free teas! $45.

Klimick Acupuncture. 10979 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 129. Blue Ash, OH.

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THURSDAY, JULY 28 The Gift of Foster Parenting – 6pm. Join us to learn how you may change the future of a child.

Pizza provided for registered participants. Free.

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Paradise Gardens Family Nudist Resort Open House – 12-6pm. Pool, hot tub, pond with fishing and paddle boats, nature trails, lots of activites, friendly people, volleyball. Free to first time visitors.

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They are expanding their services in the greater Cincinnati area and are in need of sincere, patient, caring and experienced caregivers. To Apply go to: www.tinyurl.com/thshomecare

Butterfly Hike – 1pm. Meet the naturalist to hike part of the Shaker Trace Trail in search of beautiful butterflies. Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt Hope Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-367-9632

FREE KITTEN – To a good home. Call for info 513-693-7841

SATURDAY, JULY 30

Butterfly Bonanza Open House – 2-4pm. Celebrate opening day of our butterfly exhibit and join us for an afternoon exploring all things butterfly related. Free. Woodland Mound Park, 645 Nordyke Road, Cincinnati, OH. 513-474-3005 Album Release – 9pm-1am. The Cincy Folk Roots/ Rock band ‘Josh Eagle and The Harvest City’ are releasing their second album. Kelly Fine, The Cliftones, & Fair City Lights playing. The Southgate House, 24 East 3rd St, Newport, KY. 513-659-5742.

SUNDAY, JULY 31 Creature Feature – 2pm. Join the naturalist for an opportunity to meet some of the animals that call Sharon Woods home. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre, 11355 Swing Road, Cincinnati, OH. 513-769-4325

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ongoingcalendar sunday Meditation – 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Free. New Thought Unity, 1401 E. McMillian, E. Walnut Hills, 513-961-2527 Coffee-ology – 12pm. Coffee Tasting. Learn to correctly taste coffees to get the nuances of each roast. Includes coffee and food pairings. Free.

Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131 Tea Sampling and Tea Leaf Readings – 1-4pm.

Explore the origins, health benefits and the true art of drinking tea. Free. The Spice & Tea Exchange of Cincinnati, 2637 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-7000 Babywearing Bliss – 2pm. Every second Sunday of each month. Workshop on safely and comfortably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years. Free. Park + Vine, 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275 Cloth Diapering Cuteness – 2pm. Every first Sunday of each month. Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering. Park + Vine, 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275 Great Cloud Zen Center of Cincinnati—3pm.

Traditional Buddhist chanting, seated meditation, and traditional kong-an (Japanese: koan) interviews with a teacher twice a week. Instruction led

by Rev. Jiun Foster, SDPS, founder of the Five Mountain Buddhist Seminary and national Abbot of the Five Mountain Zen sangha. 2794 Montana Ave, Westwood, OH. Relationship Rehab Show – 10pm. Radio Show.

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Used Books Sale – 5:30-7:30pm. Every 2nd Monday of each month. We gratefully accept donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, videotapes, audiobooks and LPs. Friends’ Warehouse, 8456 Vine Street, Hartwell, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6035 My Powerful Choices Show – 6pm. Radio Show.

Free. blogtalkradio.com/larkinsell T’AI CHI – 6-7pm. Don Sturniolo, T’ai Chi Instructor. $10. Go Beyond Medicine, 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. Register: 859-586-0111 Yoga for Wellness – 6-7pm. Calm your mind, invigorate your body and renew your spirit through yoga poses and breath awareness exercises with Phoenix Wilson, RYT. $40/ 4 weeks or $12 drop in. St. Elizabeth, 1500 James Simpson, Jr. Way, Covington KY. 859-341-9642 Hatha yoga w/Diana Guy – 7-8:30 pm. $11/$10/ mo. New Thought Unity, E. Walnut Hills, 513961-2527 Rocket for Beginners – 7:30pm. A great place to start building strength and endurance. Yoga ah Studio, 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642

tuesday Multi-Style Yoga– 9:30am. Yoga with Keri Colmar. Serenity Now, 8761 U.S. Highway 42, Suite B, Union, KY. 859-647-7780 Half Pint Kids Club – 10am. Kids ages 3-8 are invited with a caregiver to explore and try new foods in a fun environment. Free. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Register: 513459-6131

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Hatha Yoga – 10-11:30am. A welcoming class for students of all levels. $5. Come at 9:30 for group meditation. Saint Timothy Church Basement.

10272 U.S. Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-750-4720

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Tai Chi for Health – 1:15pm beginner, 2:30pm intermediate. With Betty Lubrecht. Synergy Holistic Health Ctr, 7413 US 42, Suite 3, Florence, KY. Register: 859-525-5000

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Mondays, 6-7pm Don Sturniolo, T’ai Chi Instructor. $10 per class.

Go Beyond Medicine.

51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. Please Call to Reserve Your Spot and Confirm Day and Time of Event.

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GoBeyondMedicine.com Hatha Yoga – 10:15-11:15am. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066 Sustainable Living Potluck – 5-7pm. Informal group meeting discussing ways of decreasing our collective and individual “ecological footprints”.

Free. Gaia Foundation, 8987 Cotillion Dr, Cincinnati, OH.

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Tai Chi Class – 5:30pm. Meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation, balance and health in your life. Madisonville Branch Library, 4830 Whetsel Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6029 Anusara yoga w/Patsy Baughn - 6-7:30pm $11/$10/mo. New Thought Unity, E. Walnut Hills, 513-961-2527 Pet Loss: Mid-month Social Gathering – 6pm.

Third Tuesday of the month. Various activitiesdinner, movie, book signing, etc. Cost of activity only. Angel’s Paws, 11341 Grooms Rd. Blue Ash, OH. Register: 513-489-7297 Pet Loss Support Group-Children – 6-6:45pm.

First Tuesday of the month. Healing from pet loss, we take the journey with you from pain to peace.

Free, Angel’s Paws, 11341 Grooms Rd, Blue Ash, OH. Register: 513-489-7297 Creative Sounding Board – 7-9pm. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Testing ground for original

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art of all types and skill levels. Artists, poets, musicians, storytellers and film makers. Free. Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave, Oxford, OH. 513-523-8846 Hatha Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066

wednesday mark your calendar Hatha Yoga

Wednesdays, 6-7pm

Amanda Shepherd, Yoga Instructor $10 per class.

Go Beyond Medicine.

51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. Please Call to Reserve Your Spot and Confirm Day and Time of Event.

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GoBeyondMedicine.com Dirt Crew – 9am-12pm. Volunteers meet to work on the CGC Grounds. Dress for the weather and bring your gardening gloves. Free. Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513221-0981 Used Books Sale – 10am-1pm. See Monday.

Hatha Yoga –10:15-11:15am. See Monday.

Scrapbooking – 10:30am-1pm. Child care available. No experience is necessary. Bring pictures.

Free. The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Register: 513-471-4673 x19 Re-Fresh Wednesdays – 11:30-1pm. Join Brittany our Healthy Eating Specialist in the café for a delicious and easy demo to get your mid-week refreshed! Free. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131 Library Committee – 1-2pm. Volunteer to keep the Hoffman Library full organized and stocked.

Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-221-0981 Hiking Club – 4:30pm. Easy to Moderate Trail.

All hikes start and finish at the Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. Come prepared with water, hiking shoes and walking sticks (optional). Free. Mt. Airy Forest, 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH‎.

CincinnatiParks.com Gentle Beginner Yoga Class – 5pm. Covington Yoga, 440 Scott St, Covington, KY. 859-307-3435 Tai Chi for Everyone w Betty Lubrecht – 6pm.

Serenity Now, 8761 U.S. Highway 42, Suite B, Union, KY. 859-647-7780 Introspective Perspectives Show – 6pm. Radio Show. Free. blogtalkradio.com/larkinsell Buddhist meditation – 7-8pm. Join Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka and Japan for traditional seated meditation and chanting. Dharma lesson and

discussion to follow. Ohio Buddhist Vihara, 1831 Miles Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-825-4961 Great Cloud Zen Center of Cincinnati—7pm.

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Joyful Healing Laughter Yoga Club – 7pm.

Second Wednesday of every month. Learn to laugh for no reason with Judi A. Winall & Pam Hall.

Free. Sharonville Library. 10980 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. 513-899-3115 Yoga, Anusara – 7:30pm. With Gloria Siry.

Synergy Holistic Health Ctr. 7413 US 42, Suite 3, Florence, KY. Register: 859-525-5000 Course in Miracles – 7:30 -9pm. Love offering.

New Thought Unity, E. Walnut Hills, 513-9612527

thursday A Morning Cup of Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Yoga with Phoenix, RYT. Begin your day with a clear mind, invigorated body and renewed spirit. Open to new and experienced students. $12 drop-in.

Kula Center, 110 East 8th St, Newport KY. 859652-4174 Kripalu-Style Yoga – 9:30 am and 6:15 pm. Yoga with Marquetta. $5/$10. Serenity Now, 8761 U.S. Highway 42, Suite B, Union, KY. 859-647-7780 T’ai Chi – 1-2:30pm. Instructor- Phoenix Wilson.

T’ai Chi with Phoenix Wilson. A moving meditation which focuses on the circulation and balance of the intrinsic life-force energy called Chi. By connecting the mind and body through a series of movements; improved balance, coordination, and an overall sense of well–being can be obtained.

Starting June 16th. 10 Weeks. Baker Hunt Foundation, Covington. 859- 431-0020.

Tai Chi for Health – 5:30pm. With Betty Lubrecht.

Synergy Holistic Health Ctr, 7413 US 42, Suite 3, Florence, KY. Register: 859-525-5000 Hatha Yoga –7:15-8:15 pm. See Thursday.

Salsa on the Square – 7-10pm. Instructors on the dance floor teach the basic steps. Dancers can cool down with a cold soft drink or adult beverage.

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

friday Community Yoga Classes – 9am-10am. Bring a mat and drop in. No yoga experience necessary.

Free. Call if concerned about weather. Richwood Presbyterian Church, 1070 Richwood Rd, Boone County, KY. 859-485-1238 Toddler Yoga – 11:30am. Toddler class is geared towards ages 1-4. Parent participation encouraged. $12 per session. RSVP. Yoga ah Studio, 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 Piecemakers – 2-4pm. Child care available. Learn to quilt, make crafts, and sew in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the company of other women

with the same interest. No experience is necessary.

Free. The Women’s Connection Learning Center.

4022 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Register: 513-471-4673 x19 Lettuce Eat Well Winter Farmers Market – 3-7pm. Year round. Locally produced food items.

Free. Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Rd, Cheviot, OH. 513-661-1792 Friday’s 5 after 5 – 5-7pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5 and $4 with a glass. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Register 513-531-8015 Laughter Yoga– 5:15-6:16pm. With Patrick Murphy Welage or Mary Beth King. First and Third Fridays. World Peace Yoga & Motion Studio,268 Ludlow Ave, Clifton, OH. 513-300-9642.

Shamanic Journey – 6:30-8:30pm. 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, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302 Sahaja Yoga – 6:45-7:45pm. Easy and relaxing way to de-stress and revive body and mind. Begins with 20-minute lecture followed by period of meditation. Free. Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-290-3330 Atlantis is a State of Consciousness – Every 2nd and 4th Friday. Lectures given by teachers and students applying what they are learning about the mind, themselves, and our reality practicing sharing our learning through the medium of speech.

School of Metaphysics Cincinnati, 14 Sheehan Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-821-7353

saturday Qi Gong Class – 9-10am. Come explore the movement of Qi, or in yogic terms “Prana”, the living energy of the body. $14/class pass. GraceTree Yoga&Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, Olde West Chester, OH. 513-759-4458.

Hatha Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066 Shots Available – 10:30–11:30am. B-12 & other shots for health are available. No appointment necessary. Susan’s Natural World, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Sprouts in the Kitchen – 10am. We will take kids age 5-12 on a fun food adventure while teaching them about good nutrition! Free. Whole Foods.

5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Register: 513459-6131 Used Books Sale – 10am-4pm. Every 4th Saturday of each month. See Monday.

Basic Beginning Ashtanga Yoga - 10:30-11:15am.

Class for adults to try out yoga. Drop-in $12. Yoga ah Studio, 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 Artworld – 11am-5pm. Explore the interactive discovery area for families at the Art Museum.

Hands-on activities for all ages, interests, and learning styles. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995 Pre-Natal Yoga Class – 1pm. Covington Yoga, 440

Scott St, Covington, KY. 859-307-3435 Family First Saturdays – 1-4pm. 1st Saturday of month. Performances, artist demonstrations, storytelling, scavenger hunts, tours, and hands-on art making activities. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995 Rhythms of Lifepath Drumming – 7pm. 1st Saturday of every month. Donation accepted. Lifepath Center. 734 Brom-Cres Rd, Crescent Springs, KY.

daily Gaiam Outlet July Sales Events – July 7 - 9 & July 21 - 23, 10am-6pm (Thur.-Fri.); 10am-4pm (Sat). 70% off Sale. Organic cotton clothing and Yoga gear. Exercise DVDs and equipment. Earthfriendly household items. Limited quantities.

Gaiam Outlet, 9107 Meridian Way, Cincinnati, OH. 513-712-8699 Overeaters Anonymous welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Meetings throughout Greater Cincinnati. Donation only.

513-921-1922 Shots Available – B-12 & other shots for health are available. Tuesday, 10am-5pm. Wednesday 12-3pm. Thursday 10am-3pm. Call to confirm times. Dr. Jim’s Center for Advanced Medicine, 4889 Smith Rd, West Chester, OH. 513-942-3226

Midwest School of Astrology

Beginner Level I New Class Starting September 2010

Full three year program Pamela Gallagher, 40 years experience – practicing, studying, and teaching the mysteries of astrology Soon Offering Internet Based Astrology Class...check the website for more details....

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ACUPUNCTURE KLIMICK ACUPUNCTURE

10979 Reed Hartman Hwy, Suite 129 513-834-8173 KlimickAcupuncture.com A Unique Style of Acupuncture!

We offer help for chronic and acute pain, female or male infertility, and more.

Some insurance accepted. Discounted packages available. See ad on page 3.

TriHealth Integrative Health & Medicine Peter Sheng MD Jennifer Walther, Liu LAc Esly Caldwell III, LAc 6200 Pfeiffer Rd 513-985-6736 IntegrativeHealth.TriHealth.com

Our acupuncturists promote natural healing, help prevent illness and manage pain. We treat headaches, allergies, arthritis, joint pain, fibromyalgia, infertility and drug addiction.

See ad on page 2.

Ayurveda Elemental OM Studios Serving Lebanon & Cincinnati 513-315-5042 elementalom.com

Elemental OM is a Yoga Studio founded in the principlesOURÊSTUDIOS of Ayurveda. We offer yoga for all cleansing programs & other MONTGOMERY REDÊBANK EBAN ONlevels, Ayurvedic 9510ÊMontgomeryÊRoad RedÊBankÊRoad,Ê#250 astÊMulberryÊStreet holistic services.

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CHIROPRACTIC ProWellness Chiropractic Dr. Mark Johnson 549 Lafayette Ave, Bellevue, KY 859-431-4430 ProWellnessChiropractic.com

Jackie Millay

Using traditional and modern chiropractic techniques as well as active rehab and nutritional guidance to promote overall wellness. Space certified technology is used to locate where stress has settled into the muscles. Once the location is found, work begins to unwind the stress patterns and rebuild the body’s ability to adapt to outside stressors more effectively. See ad on page 5.

Harmonic Pulse Healing Sessions offered by Jackie Millay, including Reiki, Quantum Touch, Crystal Layouts, etc. You are invited to bring your well being into a new level of balance.

Saeks Chiropractic LLC

7577 Central Parke Blvd STE 103, Mason, OH 513-492-9714 SaeksChiropractic.com Specializing in Performing Arts and Sports injuries, Certified in Applied Kinesiology and Kinesio Taping My personal commitment is to get my patient’s better faster!

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HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS SIGNIFICANT HEALING

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Iridology: A thing of the past A solution for your future. Call or schedule online. See ad on page 12.

HYPNOSIS Sweetdreams Hypnosis, LLC

Leslie Riopel, ACHT. Clinical Hypnotherapist; Hypnosis for Weight Loss, Past Life Regressions and more.

5656 Valleyforge Lane, Independence, KY 1-800-385-0765 sweetdreams-productions.com Are you armoring yourself against the world? Try Hypnosis for weight loss. Would you like to visit a past life? Try a Past Life Regression.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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We help our patients discover a better way of healing and living. Treatments and therapies include family practice, chiropractic services, massage therapy, yoga, life coaching, hormone therapy, weight loss programs and much more.

See ads on page 5 and 7.

Sherry guides individuals and groups in developing life skills that help reduce stress, change behavior patterns and create healthier, more balanced lives. She offers mind-body therapies such as Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy and Biofeedback for those seeking healing and transformation. Gift certificates available. See website for locations.

Dr. Michael J. Grogan, M.D. PLLC 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMedicine.com

Ohio Integrative Medicine

Dr. Thomas R. Firor MD Montgomery, Ohio, between 275 and Cross county Hwy. 513-791-2575 DrTom@DrTomMD.com Pure homeopathy for the entire family; the practice of classical homeopathy according to the principles of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann.

Integrative medicine/Board certified in internal medicine.

Call for appointments. Flexible scheduling.

LAUGHTER YOGA CERTIFIED LAUGHTER YOGA TEACHER Patrick Murphy Welage 513-607-1830 WorldPeaceLaughter.com

Patrick is a celebrated national and international teacher who offers Laughter Yoga classes, workshops, retreats, and training for individuals, groups, conferences, educational programs, community events, small businesses, and corporations.

MEDITATION HEMI-SYNC® MEDITATION WORKSHOPS Andrea Berger 513-515-4046 aberger@cinci.rr.com www.acevol.com

Andrea is an accredited Monroe Institute Outreach Facilitator, conducting meditation workshops utilizing the Hemi-Sync® audio technology developed

by Robert Monroe, author of “Journeys out of the Body.” Awaken through the exploration of consciousness! See ad on page 2.

Sherry McHenry, C.C.Ht. 513-708-9621 sherrymchenry@fuse.net sherrymchenry.com

PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS Shauna Freiberger, RN BSN Ava Anderson Non Toxic Consultant 513-520-2746 NonToxicFamily.com

This revolutionary line is FREE of harmful chemicals, such as parabens¸ PEGs or SLS, synthetic “fragrance” and hidden ingredients. No animal testing. Gluten free. Vegan.

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PRODUCE/GROCERY DELIVERY Green B.E.A.N. Delivery 513-761-2326 Info@GreenBeanOhio.com GreenBeanDelivery.com

Green B.E.A.N. Delivery works with local farmers and artisans to bring organic produce and natural groveries to your door year-round. Cincinnati and surrounding areas. See ad on page 13.

Psychotherapy

REIKI Pam Doremus

7560 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 859-750-4720 peacefulspirit2@gmail.com Feeling great is your natural state. Pam created her business Peaceful Spirit to restore your emotional and physical well being through reiki, yoga, and Biogenesis. Enjoy a compassionate, soothing environment while you heal. Connect by phone or email.

SHAMANIC COUNSELOR GARY MATTHEWS

513-722-1917 Gary@ShamanicCounselor.com ShamanicCounselor.com Ordained Transformational Counselor using earthbased self-realization to heal body, mind and spirit.

Call for information or to schedule an appointment.

WELLNESS MANTRA WELLNESS CENTER 4675 Cooper Rd. in Blue Ash, OH 513-891-1324 MantraWellnessCenter.com

Mantra offers a wide variety of classes, including Traditional Japanese Reiki, Life Coaching, Meditation, Tibetan Medicine, Anger Management and Aromatherapy. See ad on page 17.

YOGA INSTRUCTION PHOENIX WILSON

Registered Yoga Teacher 859-341-9642 PhoenixWilson@mac.com

Richard Jisho Sears, PsyD

Yoga as a pathway for transformation - helping us release old patterns and awaken to our present body, heart and spirit.

Classes,workshops or individual instruction.

440 E. McMillan St, Cincinnati 513-487-1196 www.Psych-Insights.com

Licensed psychologist and Zen teacher offering psychotherapy and coaching for a variety of issues, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Specializing in mindfulness-based approaches.

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