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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.

8 SMACKING GOOD SNACKS

Naturally Healthy Choices Kids Crave by Judith Fertig

10 A CONVERSATION WITH ELIZABETH GILBERT by Leah Ingram

Heal Your Body

11 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Calm Your Mind

Renew Your Spirit

Immersion in Nature: Jim Viles, Naturalist at Greenacres by Phebe Karen Beiser

12 SIX SIMPLE, YET

ESSENTIAL EXERCISES

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14 KIDS’ VITAMIN GUIDE Attention!

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16 WILD EDIBLES Forage Local Lands For Free Goodies by Steve Brill

18 DEMOCRACY IN ACTION M

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21 FOUR WAYS TO

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ad a stressful week? Then this evening is for you! Oomph!!! and Essencha Tea House will oil up your funnybone and you can sip up some teas, too. This fun-filled educational evening will give participants information and research on combating stress plus provide them with the benefits of humor and laughter. The program will be held on September 2nd, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Essencha Tea House, 3212a Madison Road, Cincinnati. Admission is $20 per person. Essencha is a contemporary tea cafe and tea store that promotes fine teas and tea cultures while providing the highest quality teas and exceptional service in a friendly, relaxing, modern environment. Oomph!!! provides motivational programs with a tint of laughter to corporations, organizations and non-profits. Each program is customized and offers ways for participants to be more productive and motivated in their daily lives. For more information about Motivational Programs, see ad on p. 3 and CRG listing on p. 31.

Exotic Eggplant at Nectar Restaurant

he Nectar Dinner Club proudly announces its Summer series. For those who love to eat local, this series highlights some of the best farmers and growers of fresh, seasonal, sustainable food in our area. On August 12nd and 19th, Nectar restaurant will be featuring Exotic Eggplant with Nancy Ogg, Shady Grove Farm. Nancy has been farming sustainably full time for fifteen years on her beautiful 100 acre plot of mostly woods and pasture in southern Grant County, Kentucky. She concentrates on herbs and specialty produce, and has recently started raising goats. The dinner will include some unusual varieties of eggplant like Thai Green, Ichiban, and Listada de Gandia, as well as Nancy's local pastured kid goat meat. The summer series continues into fall with more delicious themes. Nectar Restaurant is located at 1000 Delta Avenue in Cincinnati. Dinner starts at 7pm. The price per person is $55. Reservations required. For more information and reservations, call 513-929-0525

International Taoist Tai Chi Society Turns 40

his year marks the 40th anniversary of the International Taoist Tai Chi Society, the world’s largest nonprofit Tai Chi organization. To celebrate this important anniversary, thousands of members around the world will simultaneously complete the 108 moves of the Society’s tai chi. The Cincinnati location of the Taoist Tai Chi Society will join in and complete a tai chi set at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 14th, at East Hyde Park Commons, the park located at the intersection of Marburg Avenue and Erie Avenue in East Hyde Park. A new beginning class in Taoist Tai Chi will begin August 24th at the Oakley Center. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12 noon. Existing continuing classes are Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information about the International Taoist Tai Chi Society, its locations, and the 40th anniversary celebrations, visit Taoist.org

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r. Michael Nichols (BS, DC, FICPA) of Gateways to Healing, Network Chiropractic and Advanced Clinical Nutrition, was recently selected to sit on the board of the Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council (CRFPC). The CRFPC works to ensure healthy food access to all neighborhoods, promote gardens in all forms, support local food coalitions, and more. “I am very exited to be a part of this wonderful group of people helping to create a more vital food system here in Cincinnati,” said Dr. Nichols. Dr. Nichols has been working in the fields of health, wellness and nutrition for over 20 years. Gateways to Healing specializes in gentle, nonforce chiropractic and specific personal nutritional care. The practice is located at 3239 Jefferson Avenue in Cincinnati. For more information, call 513-3213317 or visit GatewaystoHealing.com

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n September 18th and 19th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Andrea Berger, TMI Outreach Facilitator, will be teaching the accredited Monroe Institute Hemi-Sync® meditation workshop, “Excursion”. Participants will experience a synchronized, coherent brain state and explore expanded states of consciousness. The patented and clinically proven Hemi-Sync® audio technology developed by Robert Monroe, author of the book “Journeys Out of the Body”, will assist them in enhancing their consciousness and expanding their awareness, so that they may know and better understand their Total Self, feel more fulfilled, cope with daily stress, meditate with ease and expand their intuition and creativity. The two-day workshop fee is $175. The course will take place at the Conscious Living Center, located at 114 Wellington Place in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information and to register call 513-515-4046 or email aberger@cinci.rr.com. Also see ad on page 19 and CRG listing on page 31.

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Veggies Help Protect Babies from Diabetes

recent study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, in Sweden, reveals that expectant mothers who eat vegetables every day give birth to children who are much less likely to develop Type 1 diabetes. Analysis of blood samples from almost 6,000 5-year-olds showed that children at risk of developing diabetes 1 have antibodies that attack insulin-producing cells, a risk marker that was up to twice as common in children whose mothers rarely ate vegetables during pregnancy. The university says this is the first study to show a direct link between vegetable intake during pregnancy and the risk of children then getting this disease.

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Smacking Good Snacks NATURALLY HEALTHY CHOICES KIDS CRAVE by Judith Fertig

dults may think in terms of three meals a day, but kids are natural grazers, enjoying small portions of lots of different foods throughout the day. So it makes sense for parents to expand the notion of snack time and to have healthy foods ready when hunger strikes at a moment’s notice. If kids can understand that a snack simply means a smaller portion of a good-for-us food instead of a processed item with empty calories, the rest is easy. More, when kids can help prepare the snack and are more invested in the process, they’re also more likely to eat it, advises Marina Ganter, a former researcher with Bon Appétit and Gourmet and the mother of daughters Zoe and Charlotte, ages 9 and 7. The following ideas for premade, easy-to prepare snacks will curb hunger and deliciously nourish children. It’s easy to keep several options on hand and form good eating habits early. Naturally Sweet ~ “One way for your kids to enjoy healthy snacks is to get them started on naturally sweet foods,” says Christine Steendahl, of KidApprovedMeals.com and DineWithoutWhine.com, which sell menus and shopping lists to parents

looking for guidance in meal preparation. “Since most kids crave sweets… naturally sweet foods such as fruits are perfect.” Real bananas, oranges, apples, cherries, strawberries and other fruits are popular with most kids. She suggests, “You can mix in yogurt or even make a fruit smoothie with some milk and a drop of chocolate or other natural flavors.” Or cut a firm, ripe banana (a good source of potassium) in half horizontally and insert a frozen treat stick in the cut end. Then, roll or brush the banana in antioxidant-rich, melted chocolate chips. Kids like these fresh or frozen; if frozen, let the chocolate-coated bananas cool, then wrap and freeze them for up to a month. Frozen Yogurt ~ Jessica Seinfeld, author of Deceptively Delicious (DeceptivelyDelicious.com), is the mother of Sascha, 9, Julian, 7, and Shepherd, 4, and the wife of comedian Jerry Sein-

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feld. She makes frozen yogurt “lollies” (frozen lollipops) by puréeing a 16-ounce carton of plain yogurt with two or more cups of fresh or frozen berries in a blender or food processor. She then pours the mixture into frozen treat molds. “Your kids think they’re just getting a treat,” she smiles, “but these lollies are a great low-calorie, low-fat alternative to high-fat ice cream.” Little Plates ~ Ganter celebrates her family’s French/Greek heritage with mezedes, or “meze”—little plates of lots of things—which her daughters adore. “These vary constantly at our house,” she notes, “depending on what’s fresh at the market and what’s in my fridge. The great thing about small plates is that children are free to take as much or as little as they want and can sample several things at once.” The variety might include hummus, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, pita bread, Kalamata olives and steamed spinach, flavored with garlic and olive oil. From the Garden ~ When children pick their own foods from a garden, they are more likely to eat the resulting dish, especially fresh vegetables. Tatjana Alvegard, a photographer and blogger, has discovered that her daughters, Nikita, 8, and Kaya, 3, know that a

snack is as close as their own backyard. They love helping Mom make an easy basil pesto to herb just-picked tomatoes, sandwiches, pasta and garden-fresh veggie dips. Nuts and Dry Cereals ~ “One thing to recognize about children is that if they try enough types of natural and healthy snacks, they will find one that they enjoy,” remarks Steendahl. “The problem is that many times, parents give up trying to find the snacks that their kids like and settle for popular junk foods instead.” She stresses the importance of teaching kids which snacks to eat and which to avoid early in life, so that they can sidestep obesity problems as they grow. Nuts and dry cereals, for example, are choice alternatives to chips and other junk foods. According to California-based pediatrician and author William Sears, who markets his own line of healthy kids snacks called Lunchbox Essentials (DrSearsHealthyKids.com), parents should read labels to tell which manufactured products contain hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup—all of which are best avoided. Rather, give family members snacks that provide both fiber and protein, which create a feeling of fullness and taste good, as well. Judith Fertig is a freelance food writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com

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Elizabeth Gilbert Author of Eat, Pray, Love— Now a Film Starring Julia Roberts by Leah Ingram

lizabeth “Liz” Gilbert’s story of her year-long odyssey of self-rediscovery via sojourns in Italy, India and Indonesia, after divorcing herself from her former way of life, struck a nerve with millions of women around the world through her bestseller, Eat, Pray, Love, available in 40 languages. Now, actress Julia Roberts renders the universal truth embodied in Gilbert’s personal journey accessible to an even broader audience with this summer’s release of a film based on the book. “It’s the way that [Liz] wrote this book,” says Roberts. “It’s like a bell that just keeps ringing.” Gilbert believes her message resonates because it’s about trying to figure out who we are in relationship to those around us and how we get over our greatest disappointments and try again. In the end, Gilbert does get in tune with herself and coincidentally, finds true love, which is further explored in her latest chronicle, Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage. It’s her go at unraveling the mysteries of marriage.

How are you different after Eat, Pray, Love? I think the main difference is this relationship that I forged with myself in all those months spent alone, particularly in India; in those long, tedious, difficult, emotionally painful hours sitting in the meditation chamber, trying to find some sort of center in all that

maelstrom of thought and confusion and worry and anxiety and resentment and that whole soup that I was bathed in before I left [home]. And to watch the evolution over time, over those months, and see myself go from somebody who quite literally could not spend five minutes in silence in her own company without crawling out of her own skin to somebody who could sit for four or five consecutive hours and be undisturbed by my own existence on Earth—it seems like a simple thing, but isn’t. In that silence and stillness, I met this other voice that I never had before, which is this older part of me—this calm, sedate, affectionate, forgiving, wise soul that watches my comings and goings and my spastic fears and desires and anger, and all the stuff that pulls on me, and intercepts me before I get dragged too far away from myself. And she just says, very sweetly and with a kind of amusement, ‘Do you really want to go through this again? Because if you do, I’ll do it with you. But, maybe we don’t want to do this again. Maybe we want to actually remember what we learned and do a different thing.’

How did you integrate what you learned from your trips into your daily life? For me, all the spiritual lessons that I learned would mean nothing if they

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didn’t have a practical application. So I was eager, after my four months in the ashram, to come back home and put it into practice. I mostly use it in trying to arrange my life so that it is as unstressful as possible. I push every day against forces that say you have to go faster, be more effective, be more productive, you have to constantly outdo yourself, you have to constantly outdo your neighbor—all of the stuff that creates an incredibly productive society, but also a very neurotic one.

How can a broken heart lead to a fuller heart? There’s a line from Leonard Cohen, he has this wonderful song that says; “There’s a crack in everything—that’s where the light gets in.” And I think that’s probably the best encapsulation of how a broken heart can lead to a bigger heart. The light causes the expansion. There’s also this wonderful adage that says, “You can’t push out darkness. You can only bring in light.” If you’re in a closet and it’s black, there’s no way to sweep darkness out. The only thing you can do is ignite, illuminate somehow. And the only way to get into a darkened, miserable heart is to break it. I had kind of given up on love, but hadn’t given up on myself. That’s what I did on this journey—I said, “I’m going to marry my own life and make that wonderful, even if it means that I don’t have this experience of intimacy that everybody wants.” And of course, because the universe loves to be ironic, I found the intimacy that everybody wants. So whatever the lesson is that comes from that—if it brings hope, let there be hope. Source: Adapted from Beliefnet.com

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Immersion in Nature: Jim Viles, Naturalist at GREENACRES

by Phebe Karen Beiser

t’s a wonderful job and if I’m doing it right, it doesn’t feel like a job at all,” explains Jim Viles, a naturalist with the Environment & Agriculture Education Program at Greenacres Foundation. “In a world full of videos and computers – and I have nothing against these things – nature is a place that allows kids to make a connection on a level that is so personal and real. It’s an immersion in nature, and they get that every hiking trip at Greenacres.” As a naturalist, Jim hopes nature will be appreciated just for itself, for the awakening and connection it brings. During the school year, teachers bring classes to Greenacres for their science and biology curriculum. “We design a program to match their needs. They can’t bring a whole forest into the classroom! We provide a site where the kids can be hands on with what they’re studying.” The Foundation designates Indian Hill groups first but then is open to any school without charge. The curriculum is tied into the Ohio Curriculum Standards. “The kids love to find animals out in nature. We had a group and they were excited, but scared, to find a snake. There were three under a board in a field. I picked one snake up. To have a kid go from running away screaming to, within three minutes,

getting enough courage to feel comfortable enough to touch a snake – the shift was that quick. I get to see something brand new in kids’ eyes. That is really rewarding! I hope what the kids learn is something that will continue to impact them later.” Greenacres runs summer camps with different themes. “One we just had, called Fun in the Sun, had a solar cooking project. We made s’mores with a special little solar cooker (with a reflective panel that focused the sun’s rays). We attempted chocolate chip cookies but the clouds moved in on us!” Jim has worked at Greenacres five years and has been in outdoor education for twenty. He got excited about this field after visiting a friend at a YMCA camp. He used to travel seasonally, teaching at various education centers – California for the summer, Michigan in winter, and Ohio for spring and fall. He also spent a couple summers at reservations in the Four Corners area in the Southwest. “Green Acres is one of the most professional places I’ve worked in all my years of outdoor education. The programs are of consistent quality, and it’s amazing to be able to offer them free. It’s refreshing to have such forward thinking people like the Nipperts.” Louis and Louise Nippert bought

the original farm in 1949. It consists now of hundreds of acres. The foundation was formed in 1988. “Mr. Nippert was sustainable and green before these words were on the radar. Their support of the natural environment and educating of children is immense. I don’t have words of praise big enough.” There are a lot of other programs under the umbrella of Greenacres: The Garden Education Progam, Water Quality Project, Equine Education Program, and Arts Center. During the summer, volunteers harvest vegetables and donate them to the Free Store. Produce is sold at the farm store on Spooky Hollow Road. Although Greenacres is not open to the general public for hiking, there are a variety of programs offered at very reasonable prices. For more information, go to the website at green-acres.org

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n order to maintain optimal health, it is recommended that we walk 10,000 steps most days of the week. In order to lose weight, one must increase the steps to 15,000 or more. In addition, it is important to perform some sort of strength or resistance training 3 times per week to strengthen your core and increase bone density. By adding just a small amount of muscle mass to your body, you can increase your metabolism and your body is able to burn more calories, even when it is at rest! Below is a simple, yet effective “at-home” exercise routine which is suitable for most people. This routine should be performed three times per week on non-consecutive days. You are using your own body weight. The only piece of equipment required is an exercise ball.

Exercise #1 = PLANK HOLD: Core Strength

Lie on a mat or a towel face down. With your elbows tucked beneath your chest, lift up onto your forearms. Your weight is supported on your forearms and your toes. It makes the move a little easier to perform if your feet are spread apart 8-10 inches. Keep your body straight like a “plank.” Relax your neck and remember to breathe. Hold this position for as long as you can – 15 sec/30 sec/45 sec/60 sec., etc. Rest for 30 seconds and repeat!

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Exercise #2 = SQUATS: Lower Body Strength Begin by placing the ball between a wall and the small of your back. Your core should be pulled in tight pressing back against the ball with the feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart about 12 inches in front of your bottom. Lower your body down by bending only at the knees until your legs are almost parallel to the floor. Keep your feet flat, chest up and back straight. Think about sticking your rear end back as if you are going to sit back on a chair. Pressing up through the heels, contract the muscles in your legs and rear end and return to a standing position. Beginners: 3 set of (8) repetitions Intermediate: 3 sets of (12-15) reps Advanced: 3 sets of (20-25) reps

Exercise #3 = PUSH UPS: Upper Body Strength

Begin on your knees with the resistance ball against your thighs in front of you. Lean onto the ball – your stomach will be on the ball – place your hands on

the floor on the opposite side of the ball. Slowly begin to walk the hands out away from the ball as you roll onto the ball until all of your weight is on the ball with your feet elevated into the air. Keep your body tight with the feet together. Your wrists should be straight down beneath your shoulders, shoulder-width apart. Lower your upper body down towards the floor until your nose almost touches the floor and then press up until your arms are straight again in the starting position. Beginners: 3 sets of (8) reps Intermediate: 3 sets of (12) reps Advanced: 3 sets of (15-20) reps

Exercise #4 = LUNGES: Lower Body Strength & Balance To begin, stand in a “split-squat” position. Place your left leg a long stride length out in front and raise your rear heel so that your right foot is on your toes. Keeping the shoulders back, chin up, slowly lower the body down by flexing the left knee and hip. Continue the descent until your right knee is about 2 inches from the floor. Reverse the direction and return to the start position. Remember to lower straight down and push back up, trying not to propel or rock forward. Switch legs and repeat the same thing on the opposite leg. Beginners: 3 sets of (10) reps p/ leg Intermediate: 3 sets of (12-15) reps p/ leg Advanced: 3 sets of (20) reps p/ leg

Exercise #5 = CRUNCHES: Abdominal Strength Begin by lying face up on the floor with your feet planted firmly on the floor with the knees bent at a 90 degree angle. (Modification: To assist in

keeping the lower back pressed against the floor, you may wish to place your calves up on a bench or on top of the resistance ball.) Fold your arms across your chest. Slowly raise your shoulders up and forward toward your chest, shortening the length of your trunk. Feel a contraction in your abdominal muscles and then slowly reverse direction, returning to the start position. Beginners: 3 sets of (8-10) reps Intermediate: 3 sets of 15 reps Advanced: 3 sets of 20-25 reps Note: This exercise can also be performed by sitting on the ball. Place your feet flat on the ground with your toes touching a wall in front of you. The ball should be right beneath your tailbone. Perform the exercise as described above.

Exercise #6 = TRICEPS DIP: Upper Arm Strength Begin by placing your heels on the floor in front of you, knees bent at a 90 degree angle, and hands placed behind you on the edge of a flat bench. Keeping the arms straight, slowly bend at the elbows as far as comfortably possible, allowing your bottom to descend below the level of the bench. Be sure to keep the elbows close to your body throughout the move. Reverse the direction and straighten your arms, returning to the starting position. Beginners: 2 sets of (8) reps Intermediate: 2 sets of (12) reps Advanced: 2 sets of (15) reps

CARDIO: (5-30 minutes) Every workout needs a cardio component, even if it is just a little – as some is better than none! Cardio fitness is important to include into your lifestyle a minimum of three times per week. You do not need to join a gym or have any fancy equipment to get in some cardio training. Get outside and take a brisk walk. Go up and down a set of stairs,

“Your children will see what you’re all about by what you live rather than what you say.” ~ Wayne Dyer alternating your climbing speed. Jump a rope or “pretend” to jump a rope. Jog in place and alternate with high knee jog and “butt-kicks.” Do jumping jacks or dance like nobody’s watching! Just Get Moving…and have fun! Beginners: 5 mins. w/o stopping Intermediate: 10-12 mins. w/ stopping Advanced: 20-30 mins. w/o stopping Angi Kaht is the Training, Nutrition and Weight-Loss Director of Pounds & Inches Weight Loss Clinic by Significant Healing where she oversees clients’ fitness, nutrition and weight loss goals. You may reach her at: PIWeightLoss.com or by calling 859-282-0022. Also see ad on p. 21 and CRG listing on p. 30.

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ost kids are more likely to grab a French fry than a broccoli floret. Fortunately, a children’s-specific, high-quality multivitamin can help provide crucial, missing nutrients, as well as build an early shield against diabetes, heart disease and childhood cancers, according to the writings of Shari Lieberman, Ph.D., a clinical nutritionist often cited for her bestselling The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book. But do children need additional supplements, and how do parents know which ones to choose? The natural health experts we tapped pinpoint the nutrients kids need and what to look for on a label.

A child can get the recommended 10 mg by eating meat, spinach or fortified cereals, advises Marilyn Tanner, a registered and pediatric dietitian at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She notes that menstruating girls, who need 15 mg daily, are a possible exception.

CALCIUM With just 20-100 milligrams (mg) of calcium, most children’s multis don’t come close to packing in the required amount they need daily (800 mg for ages 4 to 8; 1,300 mg for kids over 9). If children don’t drink organic dairy or enriched soy milk, which contain 300 mg per cup, consider supplementing with two daily doses.

OMEGA 3 Fish oil is not a food that tykes typically go for, but buy a fruit-flavored product and your little one will gulp it down. Packed with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), Lieberman notes that the omega3s in fish oil help boost brain and eye development and decrease the risk of aggression, depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Read labels to ensure that the fish oil has been tested for mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

IRON Many multis don’t contain iron because it can be harmful if taken in high doses, but youngsters still need it.

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FOLIC ACID Essential for growth and the production of red blood cells (as well as healthy gums, skin and hair), folic acid supports nervous system function and repairs DNA damaged by toxins. It also may help protect against leukemia and other types of cancer. A typical kids’ dose is 75-150 micrograms (mcg) daily.

PROBIOTICS Adults aren’t the only ones who need healthy gut flora— supplying children’s digestive system with probiotics (good bacteria) may boost their immunity by maintaining a healthy balance within the gastrointestinal tract, says Tara Skye Goldin, a naturopathic doctor in Boulder, Colorado. In a 2005 study, people who took daily probiotics supplements for at least three months experienced shorter and less severe colds. Chewable probiotics are now made specifically for kids. Aim for 5 to 10 billion live microorganisms daily, or serve Lactobacillus acidophilus-rich yogurt. VITAMIN A Although vitamin A aids immunity and healthy vision, taking too much can be toxic to the liver and can leave bones prone to fracture, advises Goldin. A safer option is beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body, is water soluble and can be excreted, unlike fat-soluble, preformed vitamin A (palmitate or retinol palmitate). Pick a kids’ multi with vitamin A obtained solely through 2,100 IU beta-carotene. VITAMIN C During cold and flu season, increase children’s daily vitamin C intake to at least 1 gram, counsels Lieberman. Or add a gentle blend of herbs, such as echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) and astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), an Asian root commonly used as a tonic in traditional Chinese medicine. VITAMIN D Growing bones need vitamin D, which is found in fortified milk and can be gained through sun exposure—part of why outdoor playtime is important. For families who live in a cloudy climate, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids take a daily supplement of 800-1,000 IU of vitamin D.

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Vitamin Rules of Thumb Read Labels Carefully ~ Choose a complete multivitamin especially formulated for children that contains 100 percent of the dietary reference intake (DRI) of folic acid and D, E, C and B vitamins. Also consider a separate supplement that provides essential minerals, such as magnesium, selenium and calcium, which are too bulky to fit into a multivitamin capsule. Go Natural ~ Avoid artificial flavors, preservatives and colors, especially dyes red 40 and yellow 6, which Lieberman reports have been linked to cancer in animal studies. Lock up Vitamins ~ Pick a vitamin sweetened with honey, fruit juice concentrate or molasses, rather than high-fructose corn syrup. Then, keep them out of reach so that kids can’t eat more than the recommended daily dosage.

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ay, those plants along this path look good enough to eat. Well, maybe they are and perhaps we should eat them. There are thousands of plants of all types that can provide healthy, nutritious, organic meals we’ll never see in a grocery store or restaurant. Just don’t call them weeds. That’s only civilization’s erroneous name for the prolific, edible herbs, greens, berries, roots, nuts, seeds and mushrooms that sustain the neighborhood herbivores (including people). Yes, a few of them are not good for us, even poisonous, but with a little effort, we can easily tell the good from the bad and the ugly. Many of these overlooked treasures are more delicious than commercial produce. Consider the increasing appreciation of native heirloom varieties of vegetables; growing on their own, without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, their native nutrition value often exceeds that of hybrids grown for appearance and the ability to hold up under long-distance shipping. It is vital to avoid environmental toxins when foraging, so stay at least 50 feet away from highways and railroad tracks or anyplace that has been sprayed with chemicals.

Identifying the plant you want with 100 percent certainty is also paramount. Don’t worry, it gets easier with practice, and easier still in the fall, when growth is mature and characteristics are more pronounced than in the spring. Another rule of thumb is to harvest where growth is abundant, and take only what’s needed. Foraging is not about stocking up or making money on a crop; it’s about our personal relationship with the Earth and sharing its bounty, so respect that. Picking up any scattered litter along the way also contributes to the benefits.

Shoots and Greens Wild greens are leafy vegetables, often excellent either raw or cooked. Shoots are edible stems, such as asparagus, which we usually cook. When we elect to eat both the stem and developing leaves, the distinction between shoots and greens becomes irrelevant. Seasons, like wild species, vary from place to place. Spring, summer and fall all begin at various times of year in different states, as well as in warm, sheltered spots, such as those with southern exposure, or next to a wall or boulder reflecting solar heat. Thus, just a few feet away from a meadow of dandelions in full flower, younger, even tastier ones might be growing, partially shaded by a wall. Dandelions, sheep sorrel and cattails grow all around the country, so let’s look at what they have to offer. Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) One of the most nutritious of foods, dandelion leaves provide more vitamins A, C, E, K, and B complex, plus the minerals iron, calcium and potassium, than any

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viable vegetables at the height of their goodness, with a deeper feeling and appreciation for humanity’s role in Earth’s ecosystems that is unobtainable in any other kind of classroom.

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DEMOCRACY IN ACTION EDUCATING STUDENTS TO THINK, CREATE, INITIATE by Lisa Marshall

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When parents step into many public school classrooms today, they find neat rows of desks occupied by children, while a teacher in the front of the room presents a lesson. When the bell rings, students file into another room, where the same scene plays out again. That structure, according to education historians, is no accident. With the Industrial Revolution underway in the 1800s and waves of families moving from rural settings (where life followed a seasonal rhythm) to cities, education pioneers faced a formidable task. “Civic leaders realized that people were not well prepared for this new lifestyle of working in a factory,” explains Ron Miller, Ph.D., a widely published education historian. “Public education was designed with the idea that people had to learn how to follow a set schedule, follow orders and come up with a product in the end. The day was broken up into time periods with a bell, because that was what factory work entailed.” Miller observes that the system served its purpose well. “The U.S. became a tremendously productive industrial society.” But by the 1960s, some critics began to point to what they saw as a glaring hypocrisy: America claimed to be a democratic society, yet our youngest citizens were given no voice. In 1968, a group of parents in Sudbury, Massachusetts, founded the Sudbury Valley School, a K-12 learning center where adults were literally prohibited

from initiating activities, while kids chose what to do, where and when (SudVal.org). One year later, a homeschooling mom named Mary Leue opened The Free School in Albany (Albany FreeSchool.com). By the 1970s, as many as 800 democratic schools were in operation. While pioneering models like Sudbury Valley and The Free School have survived and flourished, Miller says the larger movement became usurped by the 1980s trend toward more standardization, with most democratic schools shutting their doors. Students practice hands-on Now, growing discon- learning outside of classroom walls. tent over standardization has inspired a revival. “The School in the basement public school system tends to operate of a small church. Today, under the paradigm that kids are natuthe school is thriving, rally lazy and must be forced to learn, with a diverse student so they need homework and testing to body of 60, a new fivebe motivated,” says Mintz. “Advocates story brownstone to call of democratic education and other home, and a sliding fee learner-centered approaches believe scale that lets children that children have a natural passion for of all economic backlearning and are good judges of what grounds participate in an they need to learn. Our job as educaeducation they largely tors is to provide them resources.” create themselves. On a typical mornRenewed Democracy ing, students gather in Action in the music room for Rebirth of the democratic school move- impromptu Beatles jam ment can be credited in part to Alan sessions, do yoga in the Berger, an idealistic New York teacher hallway, scrawl art across who, after reading an article about the a designated wall or 1960s Free School movement in 2002, curl up with a book in was inspired to open The Brooklyn Free the well-stocked library.

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Some attend optional math and writing classes. For others, the year’s lesson plan evolves more organically out of a larger goal. For example, in preparation for a school trip to Tanzania, some students studied Swahili, African cuisine and the region’s history. “There are just so many things that I love here,” raves student Erin Huang Schaffer in a new documentary about the school called The Good, The True and The Beautiful. “I love making art and drawing, and I’ve started making stories… I’m just finding out so much about the world.” Thousands of miles away, at a new democratic preschool called The Patchwork School, in Louisville, Colorado, the same principles apply to even the youngest learners. On a recent day, a group of 5-year-olds held a vote and elected to spend the morning crafting miniature cardboard cities. Then their instructor, a precocious 5-yearold named Evan, led the way to the workroom, passing out paints, scissors, Popsicle sticks and glue as an adult watched quietly nearby. “Everyone here has a voice,” affirms Patchwork co-founder Elizabeth Baker, who was homeschooled in a democratic fashion herself. “If we can validate who they are as people now, they can go out into the world with confidence that their thoughts and opinions count.” But, will they be prepared for that world?

Good Questions Will children, given the freedom, choose to learn basic skills like reading and math? What will this revolutionary breed of students have to show a college entrance board if they have no test scores? And how will kids schooled with little structure and no hierarchy thrive in a professional world with so much of both? Skeptics abound, and they have pounced on such questions. Meanwhile, informal surveys of democratic school graduates have yielded mixed answers. For his new book, Lives of Passion; School of Hope, Rick Posner, Ph.D., surveyed 431 alumni from the democratic Jefferson County Open School in Denver (one of the oldest public

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alternative schools in the country) and found that 91 percent went to college, 85 percent completed degreed programs and 25 percent earned graduate degrees. Many lauded their K-12 education there: “Because of the school, I am much less influenced by the need to conform and I’m not afraid to take risks,” said Adelle, a 1986 graduate who went on to become a project manager for an entertainment company. Other comments were less glowing: “I found that I had to scramble to catch up with my peers; the school failed to provide me with even the most basic mathematical skills,” said Mary, a 1991 graduate. Kristin, from the class of 1997 added, “When I was applying to colleges, I wished that I had some documentation other than self-assessment; I think this hurt me.” But still other democratic alumni

contend that the struggle is only temporary and—in hindsight—well worth it. Meghan Carrico, 47, attended a democratic school in North Vancouver from age 8 to 13. She told Natural Awakenings she did fine academically when she transitioned to a mainstream public high school, but found it “boring and socially barren,” with teachers who didn’t appreciate her tendency to question authority and venture beyond the status quo. She dropped out in 11th grade, then dropped out of a community college for many of the same reasons. “If I contradicted the professor, I got a bad grade,” she recalls. Ultimately, Carrico made her way to the highly progressive Antioch College in Ohio (one of 815 colleges now willing to consider students with no high school test scores), where she ended up with

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Alternative Education Approaches MONTESSORI Today, the United States is home to 10,000 Montessori schools. More than 60 percent are for children under 6, with an increasing number extending through high school; kids are grouped in three-year age spans. Classrooms for the youngest children come stocked with miniature furniture and kitchens, which enables them to make their own snacks and lunches. Independence and order are key, as students are free to move around the room, selecting from neatly arranged materials, like strings of beads that represent numbers or wooden blocks symbolizing letters. A 2006 study in Science Magazine found Montessori 5-year-olds were significantly better prepared in science and math than those who attended conventional preschools. They also tested better on executive function, defined as the ability to adapt in response to problems. Find details at Montessori.org. WALDORF The Waldorf movement began in 1919, when Austrian scientist Rudolf Steiner established a school for children of employees of the Waldorf Astoria cigarette factory in Stuttgart, Germany. According to his philosophy, children evolve through three, seven-year stages, first absorbing the world through the senses in early childhood, and later through fantasy and imagination. Only after puberty comes the rational, abstract power of the intellect. Consequently, Waldorf’s lower-grade educators emphasize free play and fantasy and discourage exposure to media. Most schools allow

no computers in the classroom until middle school, and reading is not formally taught until second grade. Teachers follow their classes through the first eight grades, so that one child may have the same instructor for their entire experience. There are 165 Waldorf Schools in North America. A Waldorf-sponsored survey of 526 graduates found that 94 percent attended college, and 90 percent are highly satisfied with their careers. Find details at WhyWaldorfWorks.org. HOMESCHOOLING AND UNSCHOOLING Today, more than 2 million students are homeschooled in the United States, up from 850,000 in 1999, according to the U.S. Department of Education. While roughly 90 percent of these students follow some set curriculum, about 10 percent adhere to an approach called unschooling, which, much like democratic education, allows students to choose what and how they wish to learn, and for how long. “For instance, a young child’s interest in hot rods might lead him or her to a study of how the engine works (science), how and when a car was built (history and business), and who built it (biography). Find details at HomeEdMag.com, supplemented by Unschooling.com.

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a master’s degree in leadership and training. She also landed a job that she loves, teaching in a democratic school. While Carrico relates that her own early schooling may not have prepared her to fit in at a mainstream classroom or top-down workplace, it absolutely prepared her for a changing world in which factory jobs are dwindling and people must think outside the box. “People who are really successful in the world today are not waiting around to be told what to do,” she comments. Instead, “they are actively creating social networks and seeking out knowledge on their own; these are the very things they learn from kindergarten on in democratic schools.” College success and career paths aside, Miller believes the best way to determine if democratic education is working is to pay a visit to a school and ask the question: “Are the kids excited about school or not?” On a recent May afternoon at Colorado’s Jefferson County Open School, students lounged on puffy couches or sat on the steps with their principal, whom they casually called Wendy. The school year was officially over and warm weather beckoned, but they were in no rush to leave. To Anna Reihmann, 17, a graduating senior who has attended there since preschool, excelled academically and is headed to college next year, it was a particularly bittersweet day. “I have learned so much about who I am as a person here. It has always felt like home,” she said that day. Then she uttered the three words that many parents and teachers say that they don’t hear often enough from students these days: “I love school.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer in Lyons, CO. Contact her at LisaMarshall08@gmail.com

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When you find yourself in the midst of a worrisome situation, stop. Go inward, and ask yourself, “What is wrong in this moment?” Usually, nothing is wrong at that time. It is when we stray off into past regrets and future concerns that anxiety kicks in; don’t deny the problems that you are facing, but don’t get lost in them, either. Being in the present will bring you greater alertness and inner security, allowing you to face challenges more objectively and with greater calm.

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nines, so the behavior and habits of the primary caregiver largely influences a dog’s behavior. While it may seem like a good idea to add another animal to the household to keep your companion company, this can actually make matters worse, by confusing its sense of pack hierarchy and creating a state of continuous competition. It may be a better idea to provide substitute leadership in the form of another human. Dog walkers, friends, neighbors or relatives could come by and spend time with the dog when you’re away, acting as a surrogate, temporary pack mate. You could consider a good doggie daycare provider, but there is no permanent substitute for the human alpha leader, who must be a strong, controlling presence whenever you are together. From the beginning of your relationship, a dog will gain trust and faith in your leadership, avoiding costly dog-sitting bills later on. Once puppyhood is past, you can keep a dog from becoming bored and tearing the house apart when you’re out by employing the following tips and tricks. n Leave the television on, tuned to a nature show channel. Human voices can provide reassurance that humans still exist during your absence.

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orky the dog so dislikes being left alone that he has ripped up car upholstery and jumped through windows in an attempt to rejoin his humans when they leave the house for school, work or errands. Shay, on the other hand, watches calmly out the window when her humans leave each day. Dog lovers with a pet that trembles, whines or rushes to the door in anticipation of being left alone know that the problem can interfere with work, school or travel days and make life difficult for you and your companion. In severe cases, a vet may even prescribe a sedative or antidepressant drug for an animal, a practice that seldom reaches the root causes of separation anxiety, and may lead to serious, long-term health problems.

Order in the Pack To start, it is important to understand that virtually every domestic dog lives in a confusing world. Improperly socialized or mistreated, abused or abandoned dogs, as well as those that live with a nervous, angry or depressed person, may be more prone to separation anxiety. The breed and physical requirements of your dog may contribute to anxiety, as well. Dogs are social animals. They need to feel part of a pack, with a sense of rank. In the course of domesticating dogs, humans have become pack leaders in the minds of household ca-

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n A toy filled with peanut butter or dog treats might keep him busy. Upon returning home, give the dog the treats that were in the toy and take the toy away. n Ignore the dog for several minutes before leaving the house and when you return. Do not shower him with hugs and kisses as you are leaving, as this may add to his anxiety. n Begin by leaving for short periods of time, and then increase it over a few weeks. Each time you return, have the dog sit, and praise and reward him with a treat when he is calm. n When in doubt, work with a recommended animal behaviorist. Also, consider any physical problems that may be causing the anxiety disorder.

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problem, physical or mental, begins with a good diet. A homeprepared diet is best (how-to books are available), but a highquality, natural commercial food may also help. Behavior problems can lessen or go away with a simple change in nutrition. Adequate essential fatty acids, including omega 3, are necessary supplements for dogs, even if they are fed a commercial diet. They help the nervous system function more smoothly and help improve skin and coat condition. Some animals may need extra help from herbs to get through a particularly stressful time. One miniature schnauzer benefited from ingesting a formula made for dogs that contained valerian, skullcap, oat flower and passionflower before his owners would leave the house. Max became calmer and stopped tearing apart the furniture after just a few weeks of using the herbs. Other animals become anxious in the vicinity of loud noises, whether or not the caregiver is at home. Many caregivers have found a melatonin supplement helpful in these instances. Whatever the reason, it’s hard to leave a companion behind when you know they suffer in your absence. With a bit of knowledge and care, you can help make the periods of separation much easier.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 2 Cooking Class – 6pm. In the Community Garden! Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131 Gemstone 3 – 6:30pm. How to use gemstones to stimulate the mind and body for work and play. You will receive a citrine stone to take home. $45. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-891-1324 Info@MantraWellnessCenter. com Year-Round Gardening – 6:30-7:30pm. Sole Mates: Using ground covers, low-growing perennials and rock garden plants effectively in landscape. Free. Gardening Monfort Heights Branch Library. 3825 West Fork Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-385-3313

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 Spellbound: By the Magic of Science – 10am. With Crystal Clear Science. All Ages. Free. Pioneer Park, Shelterhouse 1. 3951 Madison Pike, Covington, KY. 859-525-7529 Options to Treat Atrial Fibrillation – 1pm. Find out more about how Atrial Fibrillation can successfully be treated by the Wolf Mini-Maze procedure. With Dr. Randall Wolf and Dr. William Schneeberger. Free. Deaconess Atrial Fib Center, A-level. 311 Straight St, Cincinnati, OH. 877-900-2342

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Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org Smooth Jazz Festival – 6-11pm. Local jazz musicians. Featuring Joe Johnson and Gilbert Young. “Kidz Art of Jazz” activities. Food and refreshments available. Free. Forest Park’s Central Park. Winton and Kemper Rds, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 Covington’s First Friday Gallery Hop – 6-10pm. Get your map and start your art walk at Covington Clay. 16 W. Pike St, Covington, KY. 859-491-3900 CovingtonClay.com Spend the Night at the Library – 7pm – 8am. Children aged 9-12 are invited to sleep over at the Library! Registration required. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4003

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 Biodynamic Cranial Touch – 9am-6pm. With Mary Ellen Moore. 24 CEU’s. Pre-Registration Required. Synergy Holistic Health Ctr. 7413 US 42, Suite 3, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-525-5000 SynergyHolisticHealth.com Make a Pair of Clay Tumblers – 10am-12pm. A 2-day workshop for adults (meet again on August 21) to hand-build a pair of tumblers embossed with designs. Tuition $45 plus $20 materials fee. Register through U.C.’s Communiversity at UC.edu. Covington Clay .16 W. Pike St, Covington, KY. 859-491-3900 CovingtonClay.com Appalachian Heritage Day – 1-10pm. This festival features the best in music, food and fun! Free. Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor. 9001 Mt. Hope Rd,

Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teachings of Bruno Groening – 7pm. Medically Verifiable. Introduction. Free. Sharonville Library. 10980 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. 513-899-3115 Mindful Eating – 7-8pm. Learn how to eat mindfully to make it much easier to eat less with psychologist Marjorie McKelvey Isaacs. Pleasant Ridge Branch Library. 6233 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4488 Open House – 7:30pm. Check out our metaphysical bookstore, meet our teachers, make friends. Free. School of Metaphysics. 14 Sheehan Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-821-7353

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 Get Ready for School with a Spa Night – 7pm. Ages 10-15. Learn many tips to take care of our hair and skin, make a product to take home and leave with other simple recipes to make at home! Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 Canning Basics – 11am. With Gretchen Vaughn of Greensleeves Farm. Safety issues and more are covered with a water-bath canning demonstration and a discussion on pressure canning. Seating is limited. Park + Vine, 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP greensleevesfarm@gmail.com Local Author Visit – 3-5pm. Local author Lisa Waters will discuss and sign her new book, Quest for Love, based on the powerful story of her mother’s life. Free. Westwood Branch Library. 3345 Epworth Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4474

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 Are You Ready for a Parrot? – 2pm. Learn the facts before adding a parrot to your household. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030

MONDAY, AUGUST 16 Year-Round Gardening – 6:30-7:30pm. Fred’s Favorites For Fall: Fred Brown’s picks for the shrubs and trees that will create a magnificent fall display with the White Oak Garden Center. Free. Gardening Monfort Heights Branch Library. 3825 West Fork Rd,

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 Teens Cook: Salsa – 6pm. Make your own salsa and try different varieties. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 Cooking Class – 7pm. Kids Can Cook! Back to School Lunchbox Ideas. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 It’s Simply Chemistry – 10am. With COSI On Wheels. All Ages. Free. Pioneer Park, Shelterhouse 1. 3951 Madison Pike, Covington, KY. 859-525-7529 Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teachings of Bruno Groening – 7pm. Medically Verifiable. Introduction. Free. Newport Library. 901 E. 6th St, Newport, KY. 859 472-5411 Queen City Gothic – 7-8:15pm. Cincinnati’s Most Infamous Murder Mysteries. Free. Anderson Branch Library. 7450 State Rd, Cincinnati, OH.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Make a Pair of Clay Tumblers – 10am-12pm. See Aug 7. Dog Days of Summer Charity Dog Wash & Adoptions – 11am-12pm. Pick up pet food samples, watch a live pet food taste test or donate a few bucks at our pup washing station. Adoptable dogs will be onsite for you to take home. $5. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131

Party on the Plaza – 5:30-9:30pm. Free. Anderson Center. 7850 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513474-4802

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 Healthy Eating Cooking Class – 6pm. Receive delicious bites, recipes, and some healthy eating and cooking tips. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131 Green Drinks Mason – 6:30-8pm. With presenter Building Value, Cincinnati’s green resource for salvaging usable building materials, is an outlet for materials reuse. Free. Neon’s. 208 East 12th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-254-8072 greendrinks.org/OH/Mason

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 Get Down, Give Back” Concert. All proceeds benefit the Music Resource Center of Cincinnati. $10. 20th Century Theater, 3021 Madison Rd, Oakley. 513-731-8000 Laughter Yoga – 5:30-7pm. With Patrick Murphy Welage. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy Hour!” $10. You Do Yoga. 1319 Main St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-2277160 WorldPeaceLaughter.com

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Saturday August 28, 2010 10am – 10pm Court St & Park Pl, Covington KY (at I-71), Blue Ash, OH. 513-985-6732 WorldPeaceLaughter.com Kendo Demonstrations – 1pm. Members of the Northern Kentucky Kendo Club will demonstrate this marital art based on traditional Japanese swordfighting. Free. Mary Ann Mongan Library. 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. 859-962-4060

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Thursday, August 26th ~ 6-8pm Help your body and mind get rid of environmental and emotional toxins. 30-min Auricular Acupuncture Detoxification session followed by 15-minute Chair Massage. Plus organic herbal tea tastings! $45. Klimick Acupuncture. 10979 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 129. Blue Ash, OH.

513-834-8173 KlimickAcupuncture.com Bluegrass Jam – 6-9pm. All ages and skill levels welcome. Free. Willis Music Store Performance Hall. 7567 Mall Rd, Florence, KY. 859-525-6050 Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project – 9:30pm. Blues Music. Free. Miss Kitty’s Cafe. 3670 Werk Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-922-7612

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 Laughter Yoga – 9-10:30am. With Patrick Murphy Welage. $10. Tri-Health Pavillion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd

New Pottery Classes Begin: Handbuilding – 7-9pm. Seven-week classes for adults. Wheel classes and other times available. $210 for 7 weeks. Register online or in person. Covington Clay. 16 W. Pike St, Covington, KY. 859-491-3900 CovingtonClay.com

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SEPTEMBER 23-25 MidPoint Music Festival. Memorable acts, good food and drinks. Open to all ages. Free. Fountain Square. 5th and Vine Sts, downtown Cincinnati, OH.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Celebrate Celeriac Five Ways – 11am-1pm. Join Melt owner Lisa Kagen and chef Melissa Fairmount for a cooking class on preparing Celeriac (celery root). Register before Sept 23. $25. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-721-7275 info@parkandvine.com

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ongoingcalendar 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 Hatha Yoga – 10:15-11:15am. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066 Crafting for Children’s Hospital – 11am-12pm. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month through August. Ages 55 and up. Free. Humana Guidance Center. 11316 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-247-2100 Half Price Bottles of Wine. Open 11am-10pm. Indigo Hyde Park. 2637 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-9952 KidVentures – 4:15pm. Grade 1-6. Stories and craft. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030 Used Books Sale – 5-7:30pm. 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 NIA – 6pm. Joyful movement and music adaptable to any fitness level! With Trish Riley. The Kula Center for Movement Arts. 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 513-373-5661 trish@nia-swohnky.com Meditation & Guided Imagery – 6:30pm. Every 1st Monday of each month. With Mary Ellen Moore. Free. Synergy Holistic Health Ctr. 7413 US 42, Suite 3, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-525-5000 SynergyHolisticHealth.com 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 Family Storytime – 7pm. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030

NIA in College Hill – 10-11am. Nia blends dance, martial arts, and healing arts (such as yoga), to create a dynamic fitness and lifestyle practice that changes how people experience their body and exercise! $5 for Members. College Hill Recreation Center. 5545 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-451-4812 CincyNia.com Half Pint Kids Club – 10am. Aug 10,17,24,31. 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. RSVP 513-459-6131 Taoist Tai Chi – 10:45am-12pm. Starts Aug 24. Introductory beginners’ class. Donations accepted. Oakley Community Center. 3882 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-304-6055 LPK Acoustic Lunch Series – 11:45am-1:45pm. Lunchtime musical entertainment series, showcasing variety of music in an “unplugged” format. Free. Piatt Park. 1 Garfield Pl, Cincinnati, OH. 513-381-3248 Beginner Ashtanga – 5:30pm. Connect body, breath and mind as you detox and get strong. $90 for 90 days unlimited yoga. Yoga ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. yogaahstudio.com Bedtime Stories – 7pm. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000 Southern Sounds – 7-9pm. Through Aug 31. The area’s best blues and country bands and performers. Free. Fountain Square. 5th and Vine Sts, downtown Cincinnati, OH. Hatha Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513518-2066

FSQ Lounge – 7-9pm. Through Aug 30. Enjoy sophisticated, low-key jazz. Free. Fountain Square. 5th and Vine Sts, downtown Cincinnati, OH. The Amazing Portable Circus’ Juggling – 7:308:30pm. Every 3rd Monday of the month through Sep. Juggling show by Cincinnati-based entertainment company. Free. Essex Studios. 2511 Essex Pl, Cincinnati, OH. 513-921-5454 Yoga Class – 7:30-8:45pm. Phoenix’s classes create the space for the cultivation of a healthy body alignment, the flow of energy in the body and a more peaceful and open heart. Open to new and experienced students. $11 - $13. Kula Center. 110 East 8th St, Newport KY. 859-652-4174 PhoenixWilson@mac.com

Open House. Improve yourself, Improve the World. Come experience the light of Sukyo Mahikari Center. Sukyo Mahikari. 5100 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-681-3874

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 Wild Wednesday – 9:30-10:30am. Through Aug 25. Free. Middleton-Mills Park, Shelterhouse 2. 3415 Mills Rd, Independence, KY. 859-525-7529 Used Books Sale – 10am-1pm. See Monday. Hatha Yoga – 10:15-11:15am. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066 Half Price Bottles of Wine – 11am-10pm. 2 locations. Indigo Ft. Mitchell. 2053 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 859-331-4339. Indigo Hyde Park. 2637 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-9952 Re-Fresh Wednesdays – 11:30am-1pm. Aug 11,18,25. Join Brittany our Healthy Eating Specialist in the café for a delicious and easy demo.

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Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 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 KidVentures – 4:15pm. See Monday. Island Happy Hour – 5-9pm. Through Sept 1. Low drink prices and DJ till 7 pm, then laid-back reggae till 9 pm. Free. Fountain Square. 5th and Vine Sts, downtown Cincinnati, OH. Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Saving cards available. See Amanda Shepherd, Yoga Instructor. $10. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMedicine.com Acoustic Night – 6-10pm. Through Sep 29. Free. Red Rock Tavern. 3159 Montgomery Rd, Deerfield Township, OH. 513-444-4991 Family Storytime – 7pm. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. RSVP 859-962-4060 Hatha Yoga – 7-8pm. Saving cards available. See Amanda Shepherd, Yoga Instructor. $10. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMedicine.com Joyful Healing Laughter Yoga Club – 7pm. Second Wednesday of every month. Learn to laugh for no reason with Judi A. Winall & Pam Hall. Sharonville Library. 10980 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. Free. 513-899-3115 Meditation and Chanting – 7-8:30pm. Siddha Yoga Meditation Center. 7657 Montgomery Rd, 1st floor, Kenwood, OH. 513-651-3551

A Morning Cup of Yoga – 9:30-11am. Yoga with Phoenix, RYT. Begin your day with a clear mind, invigorated body and renewed spirit. Open to new and experienced students. $11 - $13. Kula Center, 110 East 8th St, Newport KY. 859-652-4174 PhoenixWilson@mac.com Taoist Tai Chi – 10:45am-12pm. See Tuesday. Acoustic Thursday – 12-1pm. Through Sep 2. Some of the best local musicians performing folk, Celtic, blues, Americana, and roots music. Free. Fountain Square. 5th and Vine Sts, downtown Cincinnati, OH. Movement for Flexibility – 12:30-1:30pm. Through Aug 26. Bring towel. Ages 55 and up. Free. Humana Guidance Center. 11316 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-247-2100 After-Hours on the Square – 4:30-9pm. Through Sep 2 (not Aug 12). Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free. The Square at Union Centre. 9285 Centre Pointe Dr, West Chester Township, OH. 513-759-7308 Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Saving cards avail-

able. See Amanda Shepherd, Yoga Instructor. $10. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMedicine.com NIA – 6pm. With Trish Riley. Joyful movement adaptable to any fitness level! The Kula Center for Movement Arts. 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 513-373-5661 trish@nia-swohnky.com Don Fangman Sings Sinatra – 6:30-9pm. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Free. Knotty Pine on the Bayou. 6720 Licking Pk, Campbell, KY. 859-781-2200 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 Music on the River – 7-9pm. Through Sep 16. Outdoor concert series. Concessions available. Bring seating. All ages. Free. Downtown Lawrenceburg. igh and Walnut Sts, Lawrenceburg, IN. 812-537-4507 Salsa – 7-10pm. Through Sep 16. In addition to the hottest salsa bands in town, dance instructors demonstrate and teach the basic moves. Free. Fountain Square. 5th and Vine Sts, downtown Cincinnati, OH. Hatha Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513518-2066 Good Health Coach Radio Show – 8-8:45pm. With Verria Kelly, Certified Wellness Coach. Get tips for ways to create a healthy lifestyle and avoid or recover from chronic illnesses. Informative guests. Free. Details at blogtalkradio.com/ goodhealthcoach.com. Listen online or call in live.

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for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302 Indie Summer – 7-11pm. Through Sep. Four local, regional, and occasionally national bands play alternative and indie rock. Free. Fountain Square. 5th and Vine Sts, downtown Cincinnati, OH. Introduction to Buddhism – 7pm. Free. Gaden Samdrup-Ling Buddhist Monastery. 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-385-7116 gsloffice@ yahoo.com Public Meditation (Sahaja) – 7-8:15pm. 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 Drum Circle – 9-11pm. Bring drums, shakers or just yourself! (We have some drums). Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302

Yoga – 9-10:30am (Power Yoga); 10:30am-12pm (General Yoga). Covington Yoga. 713 Craig St, Covington, KY. 859-307-3435 Dharma Discourse – 10am-12pm. This is a great opportunity to study a new book and build your understanding of dharma. Free. Gaden Samdrup-Ling Buddhist Monastery. 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-385-7116 gsloffice@yahoo.com NIA – 10am. With Trish Riley. Joyful movement adaptable to any fitness level! The Kula Center for Movement Arts. 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 513-373-5661 trish@nia-swohnky.com Open until 10pm. Melt’s new store PICNIC & PANTRY micro market and specialty foods is located through the Patio next to Northside Tavern. Open 10am-10pm. Picnic and Pantry. 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-681-8600 picnicandpantry.com 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. RSVP 513459-6131 Used Books Sale – 10am-4pm. Every 4th Saturday of each month. See Monday. Hatha Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066

Open until 10pm. Melt’s new store PICNIC & PANTRY micro market and specialty foods is located through the Patio next to Northside Tavern. Open 10am-10pm. Picnic and Pantry. 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-681-8600 picnicandpantry.com Uncorked – 6-8pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-398-9358 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

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 Family ARTventures – 1pm. An interactive tour of the galleries for the entire family including handson 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. 513-639-2995 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 Donate Everyday Stuff – 2-5pm. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Donate new and used furniture, linen, small appliances, clothes, toys, baby items, accessories, and books. Crossroads Annex. 3500 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. CityLink@ Crossroads.net Tara Practice – 2pm. Free. Gaden Samdrup-Ling Buddhist Monastery. 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-385-7116 gsloffice@yahoo.com Tea Tasting – 3-5pm. Free. Health Nutz shop. 319 Second St, Aurora, IN. 812-926-4372 HealthNutzShop.com West Chester Concert Series – 7-9pm. Picnics welcome. Bring own seating. Through Aug (not Aug 14). Free. Keehner Park. 7211 Barrett Rd, West Chester Township, OH. 513-777-5900

Meditation & Chanting – 8:30-10am. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Free. Siddha Yoga Meditation Center. 7657 Montgomery Rd, Kenwood, OH. 513-651-3551 Artworld – 11am-5pm. See Saturday. Free Admission Sundays – 11am-5pm. Free viewing of museum displays, parking, docent tours and music programs. Free. Taft Museum of Art. 316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-241-0343 Family ARTventures – 3pm. See Saturday. Smooth Sunday – 6-9pm. Through Sep 5. An evening of soul and R&B. Free. Fountain Square. 5th and Vine Sts, downtown Cincinnati, OH. Yoga Philosophy Evening & Potluck – 6:30pm. 2nd Sunday of every month. Free. Covington Yoga. 713 Craig St, Covington, KY. 859-307-3435

I AM: The African American Imprint. Through Jan 2, 2011. An award-winning touring exhibition that celebrates nearly 500 years of African American contributions to the U.S. Museum admission. Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-287-7000 Overeaters Anonymous welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Meetings throughout Greater Cincinnati. Donation only. 513921-1922 CincinnatiOA.org Shakespeare in the Park. Through Sep. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet. For dates and locations check performance schedule online. CincyShakes. com/Shakespeare-in-the-Park.html Supply and Demand. Through Aug 22. The first solo show of renowned street artist and political provocateur Shepard Fairey. Contemporary Arts Center (CAC). 44 E. 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH. 513-345-8400 Traditional Japanese Reiki Levels 1-3. With Bruce Davis. Classes scheduled upon request. Call for more info and registration. $165/$185/$205. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 Info@MantraWellnessCenter.com

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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 15.

HEALTH COACH HEALTH COACH

Verria Kelly Certified Health and Wellness Coach 513-549-3705 GoodHealthCoach.com Verria Kelly is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach who specializes in helping women overcome chronic health challenges. She can help if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re frustrated with your symptoms or illness. See ad on page 15.

CHIROPRACTIC PROWELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Mark Johnson 6052 Ridge Rd, Florence, KY 859-282-9835 549 Lafayette Ave, Bellevue, KY 859-431-4430 ProWellnessChiropractic.com

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 bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to adapt to outside stressors more effectively. See ad on page 4.

HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS SIGNIFICANT HEALING

Featuring Pounds and Inches Weightloss Victoria Smith, Board Certified Practitioner and Iridologist 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY 41042 859-282-0022 SignificantHealing.com Remember when your doctor looked into your eyes when you were ill? The science of Iridology still reveal the condition of your body. Iridology: A thing of the past - A solution for your future. Call or schedule online. See ads on page 21.

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE GO BEYOND MEDICINE

Dr. Michael J. Grogan, M.D. PLLC 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMedicine.com We help our patients discover a better way of healing and living. Treatments and therapies include family practice, acupuncture, chiropractic services, massage therapy, herbal consultants, nutrition, yoga, life coaching and much more. See ads on page 7.

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.

INTUITIVE REV. MARCELLA ZINNER, MMA, CHT. Intuitive Counselor, Clairvoyant Clearwater, FL 727-785-8780 mzinner@tampabay.rr.com www.marcellaz.com

Rev.Marcella Zinner MMA, ChT. ThM. is a Professional Intuitive Counselor, Past Life Regression Therapist and Spiritual Educator specializing in helping others heal emotional and karmic struggles, blocks and fears. Marcella is a Certified Hypnotherapist; Panel Psychic for the Edgar Cayce Foundation and holds a Master’s Degree in Metaphysical Healing Arts and Theology. Marcella is available for phone readings and holds classes in Rising Sun, IN.

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 19.

If a child lives with approval, he learns to live with himself. ~ Dorothy Law Nolte

MOTIVATIONAL PROGRAMS PROGRAMS WITH A TINT OF HUMOR Betty Finney 513-231-6275 BellyLaugh@me.com BellyLaugh.net

Boost your bottom line in 2010. Find out how to get employees to not only work for you, but work with you. Available for conventions, conferences and events. See ad on page 3.

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.

TANTRA DIVINE UNION TANTRA

Cynthia Amrita Rothchild 513-225-5546 amritarothchild@earthlink.net Cynthia Amrita is a Shamanic Egyptian High Priestess serving in the Sexual-Spiritual field of Tantric Arts and Alchemy. Tantra Teacher, Love Coach, Journey Guide. She offers Sexual Self Awareness & Wellness Sessions. Private Weekends and/or Three Level Courses in Tantric Mastery.

VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES SEVEN / SEVENTY-NINE, LTD. 513-236-1872 Drew@779LTD.com 779LTD.com

Television commercials, music videos, training videos, product demonstrations - any special moment you want to document, we make it possible. Call today for an affordable quote! See ad on page 13.

WEDDINGS GAY GLASSCOTT

Tri-State Unique Ceremonies Certified Celebrant Ordained Interfaith Minister serving OH, IN, KY 513-533-3399 GayBeecat@aol.com Individualized or traditional weddings, commitment ceremonies, civil unions or vow renewals. Gay writes your personalized ceremony using your love story, adding rituals, readings, poems, and ethnic customs.

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 30.

WRITING WOMEN WRITING FOR (A) CHANGE 6906 Plainfield Rd (Silverton), 45236. (513) 272-1171 WomenWriting.org/PODCASTS.html

From law professors to community activists, from filmmakers to stay-athome moms, The Podcast Edition of Women Writing for (a) Change captures in words the real lives and true stories of women, young women and men, connecting listeners to the global village of writers and their words.

YOGA INSTRUCTION PHOENIX WILSON

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

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