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letterfrompublisher Many years ago I studied martial arts. When my teacher needed a “volunteer” to demonstrate on, I naturally became the regular “dummy.” Somehow thinking I’d learn more that way. This role did, however, result in an occasional sprain or injury. And I actually did learn about many things I’d never expected. For example, when I sustained an injury, my teacher would create a calm, then apply his hands carefully to the injury, at times like a careful massage, radiating warmth. Within minutes the pain would subside, usually stopping entirely. (Wish we had Kinesio taping back then!) I experienced this healing several times over a few years. Back then, I didn’t know (or care) that there was a word for it, yet several years later I discovered that this technique was what is now commonly known as Reiki. Later, I discovered that there are other names for similar techniques, like Quantum Touch and Energy Healing. This opened my eyes to the idea that healing is not always about taking pills or surgery. I know, some of these healing modalities seem “out there,” and for this reason it makes sense to find a practitioner that you trust. Today, the topic of real Healing versus Health Care (or, actually, “Disease Care”) is an undercurrent in our midst. While politicians argue about who should pay and who will profit, our focus is on healing, curing, and preventing illness. It may seem ironic given the national debate that various healing modalities are coming together under the umbrella of Integrative Medicine. No one on the planet is more widely recognized or trusted for this shift than Dr. Andrew Weil. Right here in our Tristate area are wonderful, established integrative medical practices, as well as many holistic or alternative practitioners and even health coaches. We are truly blessed and very fortunate to have a community so rich in healing options. Ultimately, we hold the responsibility for taking charge of our health options and for loved ones or others in our community who can’t do so for themselves. Every day, I, like you, am discovering that there are amazing ways to heal and prevent illness. You’ll find some of them right here in Natural Awakenings. I welcome you to keep me informed about local healers as well as ways to stay healthy and keep fit. Let your healers know about us—we’d like to hear from them, too. Health and Happiness in the New Year,
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Guarding Against Autism
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What healthcare Should Be: ! Personal physician who really cares and listens ! Someone who wants to see you healed ! Someone who is more concerned about your health than your insurance ! Knowledgeable and Certified Healthcare Professional
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aving deep roots in India, Ashtanga yoga involves a scientific sequence of postures that focuses on linking both breath and movement as a means to self-awareness. In the 1960s, this ancient practice was brought to the United States. Since then, yoga has gained much popularity, due to the organic nature of the practice; it is always changing. Through adapting such an ancient practice to modern day, many styles have evolved over time. The Rocket routine comes from this tradition of Ashtanga yoga. Designed for western bodies and lifestyle, The Rocket gets you there faster. Using a combination of strengthening Ashtanga sequences, accessible postures, inversions, and Pilates, in one hour, students feel the effects of a much longer practice, feeling stronger, more flexible, and more open. A certain inner calm begins to develop. Created by Larry Schultz in San Francisco, The Rocket routine has been taught there for over 20 years. Today, you can find The Rocket in Cincinnati at Yoga ah studio in Northside, located at 4046 Hamilton Avenue. Classes are every Monday at 6 p.m. For more information, visit YogaAhStudio.com. Also see ad on page 11.
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wo years ago, naturopathic doctor and chiropractor Richard Bartlett created a stir in the scientific community with the publication of Matrix Energetics, a book that challenges conventional perceptions of reality. According to Bartlett, Matrix Energetics® is a consciousness technology based on the laws of quantum physics and focused intent. “Thousands have used this consciousness technology to create ‘healing’ for themselves, their families and even the environment in which they live,” says Bartlett. The technology was developed after many years of research, and Bartlett says that it, “produces physically verifiable results that often defy rational explanation.” Dr. Norman Shealy, one of the world’s leading experts in pain management and founder of the Shealy Institute, calls Matrix Energetics, “the essence of energy medicine.” “The book Matrix Energetics demonstrated how easily we can rewrite the rules of our reality,” says Bartlett, “whether it concerns our health, our happiness or even our understanding of what is physically possible.” Bartlett’s upcoming book, The Physics of Miracles: Tapping in to the Field of Consciousness Potential, is based on his seminars. According to Bartlett, it takes readers “further into Matrix Energetics while sharing new concepts on the cutting edge of transformation.” Dr. Richard Bartlett teaches his groundbreaking techniques across the United States. For information, visit MatrixEnergetics.com. See ad on page 9.
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Local Chiropractor Now Certified in Kinesio Taping
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r. Joel Saeks, D.C. of Saeks Chiropractic in Mason Ohio is now certified in the application of Kinesio Taping (CKTP). Kinesio Taping is basically a technique of applying Kinesio Tape (thin, elastic, color-coded strips of tape) on joints and muscles where support and stability is needed. It is a non-restrictive taping method, used to reduce pain and inflammation, relax overused tire muscles and speed healing. Furthermore, this technique is utilize for preventative maintenance, edema and pain management. Originally developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase, a Japanese chiropractor who trained in the US, Kinesio Taping is being used extensively in the field of rehabilitation and sports medicine world-wide.
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Visits the Cincinnati Area January 17-28, 2010!! Toby offers Private Sessions and many workshops in Drumming and Indigenous Shamanic Studies. Call Suzanne Singh for details at 435-901-4881 or email Merlin@healingdrummer.com
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Teaching Children Values Through Online Stories
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yYoungChild.org is a non-profit site developed by the Early Parenting Foundation. The website provides resources parents and educators can use to help teach children values and ethics in a world that sometimes seems adrift. Sixteen beautifully illustrated online stories present situations that 3-7 year old children can relate to: learning right from wrong, sharing at school, respecting friends and grandparents, telling the truth, being fair and responsible, developing patience, dealing with bullies, showing good manners and more. The stories use entertaining characters in situations that children can connect to their daily lives. Each story is followed by parenting tips targeted to specific social and ethical skills. A 3-minute online video illustrates through pictures and quotations the rewards of parenting, and is ideal to be used in a school setting with parents. Other educational sections on the website include suggestions for parents on how to teach literacy, suggestions for educators on how to teach values and social skills in the curriculum, and how to use the stories to develop literacy. All the materials on MyYoungChild.org can be downloaded and used freely with children, parents and educators. For more information, visit MyYoungChild.org or contact Wilbur Edwards of the Early Parenting Foundation at 847-381-0768.
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he Veg Head, is practicing “Full Cycle Recycle.” All eat-in and take-out containers, including flatware, are 100% compostable. Trash receptacles are labeled so that customers can separate the trash from the recyclable items. “Each week, a local farm picks up the compostable materials and adds them to their compost piles, which are used on the gardens,” says Mark Metcalfe, the owner of The Veg Head. Some of the plants are harvested and brought back to the Veg Head for sale to complete the cycle. For more information, call 513-697-7090. Also see ad on page17.
he Covedale Center for the Performing Arts presents Tuesdays With Morrie, a touching, life-affirming, deeply emotional drama with a generous dose of humor. Tuesdays With Morrie is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life. Shows run from January 21st to February 7th at 8 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Reservations are recommended. Call 513-241-6550 to purchase tickets at $21, $19 for seniors and students and $17 for season subscribers. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts continues to grow as one of the region’s newest and most exciting theatrical venues. It is located at 4990 Glenway Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit CincinnatiLandmarkProductions.com
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healthbriefs January is Thyroid Awareness Month and January 5-11 is National Folic Acid Awareness Week
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Keeping Our Thyroid Healthy
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he thyroid, one of the most important glands, influences many body functions, including maintaining energy levels, sleep and metabolism. To function properly, it needs the right nutrients, foremost among which is iodine, a basic building block of thyroid hormones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, iodine deficiency is on the rise in the United States, and choosing foods wisely is crucial. Sea vegetables, such as kelp, wakame and nori, the seaweed used for making sushi, are good sources of iodine and many other key minerals that support thyroid health. Zinc, iron and copper are essential to producing thyroid hormones, and antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E are necessary for neutralizing physical oxidative stress, a condition that often occurs along with poor thyroid function. Selenium, a trace mineral needed only in tiny amounts, is readily supplied in foods like Brazil nuts, peanuts, fish, eggs, parsley, oats and mushrooms, as well as the noted sea vegetables. Source: Adapted from WomentoWomen.com.
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lutamic acid, the most common amino acid in vegetables, and which accounts for almost a quarter of the protein in vegetables, also helps reduce blood pressure. Eating a vegetable-based diet, suggests a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, could help counter the current massive public health problem of high blood pressure, for which diagnosis and drug treatment is often inadequate.
Folic Acid Update
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olic acid, or folate, a B vitamin found in many vegetables and whole grains, is known to reduce neural tube defects in infants when taken during pregnancy. But now, a study at the University of Southern California has discovered that men taking a daily folic acid supplement of 1 milligram ran twice the risk of prostate cancer than those who took a placebo. Many foods are already fortified with folic acid, say experts in a BMC Public Health article, and taking the vitamin in supplements may result in “overdosing.” Source: BioMed Central, 2009
Surfing the Web Boosts Brain Power
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rossword puzzles, move over, because a new study from the University of California attests that “Googling” or otherwise browsing the Internet lights up the brain like a Roman candle. When study participants performed Web searches while undergoing MRI scans, they showed an improved efficiency in cognitive processing and in the way their brain encodes information. This held true even for middle-aged and older individuals who had minimal computer experience and who performed Internet searches for only a short period of time. Internet searching, it appears, engages a complicated brain activity that exercises and improves the brain when it comes to language, reading, memory, visual abilities, and reasoning and decision-making processes. The good news is that we now have a new way to keep our brains fired up and that our brains continue to learn and remain sensitive to fresh stimulation at any age. Source: National Library of Medicine (nlm.nih.gov)
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Vinegar Slims and Trims
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ood old-fashioned vinegar, an indispensible ingredient in zesty salad dressings and tangy pickles, is living up to its age-old reputation in folk medicine as a health promoter. According to researchers with the Central Research Institute of the Mizkan Group Corporation, in Japan, this kitchen staple is a natural fat fighter that might help us control our weight. The researchers showed that mice fed a high-fat diet and given acetic acid developed up to 10 percent less body fat than the control group; acetic acid is the main component found in all vinegars. The study results also suggested that vinegar slenderizes by turning on genes which produce specific proteins that break down fatty acids in the body, thereby preventing fat accumulation and weight gain.
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ew, long-term research by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center shows that middle-aged people who practice yoga gained less weight over a 10-year period than those who did not, independent of other physical activity and changes in dietary habits. The difference is that yoga teaches mindful eating. The researchers found that people who were aware of why they ate and stopped eating when satisfied weighed less than those who ate without that awareness. Yoga cultivates mindfulness in a number of ways, starting with being able to hold a challenging pose. A practitioner’s ability to be calm and observant during physical discomfort teaches how to maintain calm in other challenging situations as well, such as declining to eat when we’re not hungry or eating extra food when it tastes especially good. Satisfaction also comes in awareness of how food looks, tastes and smells. The researchers concluded that mindfulness appears to be a state that can augment the usual approaches to weight loss, such as counting calories, limiting portion size and not eating when emotionally upset or depressed. Adding yoga practice to a standard weight-loss program may both make it more effective and promote eating behavior that is healthy and empowering.
NATURE’S NEW ANTIBIOTIC Manuka honey, from New Zealand, kills common Staphylococcus bacteria, reports a study published by the Society for General Microbiology. Staphylococcus is responsible for many infections, and scientists now hope to use this honey as a first-line treatment for bacterial infections resistant to antibiotics.
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t’s no secret that the healthcare system in the U.S. is problematic. No matter where you put the blame, and no matter how much you justify it, the simple truth is that our nation may have the greatest medical care, but it’s a good thing we do—we need it, because despite the advantages of a ridiculously convenient lifestyle, we’re killing ourselves slowly. Like a growing number of MDs, Dr. Michael Grogan is picking up on the opportunity to ease people’s discomfort and encourage them toward real healing. He’s doing so with an innovative new family practice right in the Greater Cincinnati area: Go Beyond Medicine, an integrative healthcare facility that combines Western and Eastern healing modalities on one site for a combined full-wellness approach to healing. Dr. Grogan has practiced allopathic medicine in northern Kentucky since 1984—but the change in focus began
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about a year and a half ago, as a result of his own years of positive experience with Eastern therapies. After a long history of spine problems, “things just never went well with traditional medicine,” says Dr. Grogan. “So I’ve been seeing a chiropractor for 15 or 20 years, and through that I got involved with massage, acupuncture and herbal medicine.” “I’ve also had cluster migraine headaches—a series of headaches—for 35 or 40 years. If you get one today, you get one tomorrow, and the next day, and so on, until the cycle breaks—these cycles can last from two weeks to several months,” explains Dr. Grogan. “The meds never worked well for me until the triptans came around, but none of these meds ever prevented my cluster cycles. There were times where I was taking half a dozen meds at one time, but I wasn’t pleased with the level of control (or lack thereof) I had over the headaches—they came back year after year. Acupuncture, on the other hand, has made a big difference. One day I had a headache, and an acupuncturist was around and he said he’d try to help. Within ten minutes, the headache was gone, and since then, I’ve been using acupuncture as a preventive measure. I haven’t had a cluster migraine since my acupuncture treatment started six months ago. The headaches that I have gotten have been isolated headaches, but they’re ten percent of what they used to be—sometimes I’ll take a Motrin, but I won’t go to the [stronger] triptans.” Dr. Grogan continues, “I understand the resistance [to alternative therapies]—I was trained in traditional [allopathic] medicine. Until I started having my own problems, traditional medicine was all I knew. Like many people, I perceived
traditional medicine practices as computers, compared to alternative therapies, which were more like a.m. radios.” “At one point, it dawned on me that medicine is not a natural body substance, and bodies have side effects. Alternative therapies are a more natural way of healing—many of them are related to the philosophical understanding of mind, body and spirit. These therapies have been around for thousands of years—they must’ve been working for others, and they were also working for me. So is newer necessarily better? The ‘newer’ part of our lifestyles is what’s causing our health problems. If we all had to walk to the grocery every day, get our food and walk home, we’d be a lot healthier. So newer is not better—it’s just easier.” At Go Beyond Medicine, Dr. Grogan, a licensed medical doctor, diagnoses and treats diseases/conditions. Complementary and alternative therapies—acupuncture, chiropractic, herbology, massage, yoga, and a life coach—are offered as adjuncts to treatment plans.
Alternative therapies are a more natural way of healing—many of them are related to the philosophical understanding of mind, body and spirit. So how are patients responding to his newly expanded practice? Dr. Grogan compares the response to that of an all-allopathic practice. “In traditional allopathic medicine,” he explains, “the patient always has the option of whether to accept the doctor’s opinion. Whether the patient is being treated for any number of conditions, there’s always more than one way to handle it—there’s an array of therapeutic options. Alternative medicine is part of that array of options they can consider. There are situations where I think the best option would be to go to the alternative care provider, but ultimately the decision is the patient’s. Every physician faces these situations—there are patients who come in and they want ‘this pill,’ but I may think there’s a better one for their needs. A lot of people do have faith in their doctor, and they will try what we recommend.” The great thing about Go Beyond Medicine is that patients don’t have to travel far for their referrals—just a few steps or so. This idea of an integrative practice is becoming increasingly popular. “In the West,” Dr. Grogan explains, “we went through specialization in medical school, and in one place we have all these specialists giving care from a single site. So it made sense to have all these allied health professionals providing care from a single site. The office staff as a whole is where our moral support is—and a lot of the personal support is offered to our patients through our life coach.” To find out more about Go Beyond Medicine or to schedule an appointment, visit www.gobeyondmedicine.com or call 859-586-0111.
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GUARDING AGAINST
How Environmental Toxins May Contribute to Autism Spectrum Disorder by Brita Belli
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hen the results of an autism study were published in the journal Pediatrics in October 2009, the figures were shocking—one in every 91 U.S. children was reported to have autism. That was up from one in 500 a decade ago, with boys four times as likely to acquire the disorder. Behaviors of autism include: failure to respond to stimuli or make eye contact; speech delays; compulsive behavior like head-shaking; stacking objects or intense repetition of daily activities; and extreme noise sensitivity. For years, research into the causes of autism has revolved around genetics. Even as the rate of autism among the nation’s children continues to rise at an astonishing 10 to 17 percent a year, research has been slow to shift its focus to other factors—namely, environmental toxins.
The Chemical Connection New autism research is making the case that environmental toxins such as mercury, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), flame retardants and pharmaceutical drugs—including antidepressants in utero or antibiotics in infancy—may be aggravating a pre-existing genetic condition. Yet James Adams, head of the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University, remarks that, “There is still extremely little money out there for looking into environmental issues.” Adams’ own research has discovered a correlation between heavy metal exposure and autism severity. In one study, Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), a medication used to treat lead poisoning, was administered to children with autism. The researchers found that children with autism “dumped three times as much mercury as typical children,” reports Adams, suggesting that their bodies could not properly excrete the toxin. In another study, the baby teeth of chil-
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dren with autism were found to contain twice the mercury as those of typical children. Adams’ findings have also uncovered one common thread in the medical history of children with autism: heavy use of oral antibiotics in infancy. He explains that antibiotics disrupt the gut’s good flora, further diminishing the child’s ability to excrete toxins. Such treatments are primarily used for recurring ear infections, but as Dr. Jerry Kartzinel reports in his book, Healing and Preventing Autism (co-written with celebrity autism treatment advocate Jenny McCarthy), those frequent ear infections are, “the most common marker for immune system dysfunction... in babies and very young children.”
A New Approach A growing number of doctors like Kartzinel and researchers like Adams are subscribing to the protocols set out by Defeat Autism Now! (DAN), a project of the nonprofit Autism Research Institute, which supports a biomedical basis for autism and its treatment. DAN practitioners, according to the group’s description, “do not regard psychotropic drugs as the best or only means of treating autistic patients.” Instead, they look for triggers that may aggravate a pre-existing genetic condition. These include everything from vac-
cines to environmental toxins, like mercury, in fish, arsenic in drinking water and lead in air pollution; overuse of antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines in early infancy; and a diet heavy in wheat and dairy that contributes to gut inflammation. This holistic view of autism’s causes also extends to the potential range of treatments. These may include chelation therapy (removing heavy metals), gluten- and casein-free diets (removing wheat and dairy), administering supplements with omega-3 fatty acids and/or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (in which oxygen is administered in a pressurized chamber). “The presumption,” advises Richard Lathe, a molecular biologist and author of Autism, Brain, and Environment, “is that environmental toxicity has increased enough that, combined with childhood vaccines, [industrial] production and fish consumption, it has led to an increase in total exposure to heavy metals.” Consequently, these concerned researchers are pointing out clear steps that parents can take to minimize their own and their children’s toxic exposures, starting by taking precautions during pregnancy, minimizing exposure to mercury by avoiding fish like shark and swordfish and limiting consumption of albacore tuna. Pregnant women, counsels Lathe, should also be sure to take the proper prenatal vitamins, such as calcium, so that the fetus is not drawing minerals from the mother’s bones, where heavy metals are stored. “The body locks heavy metals away in bone and fat,” explains Lathe. “During pregnancy, that stuff is recycled [in supplying nourishment] to the child.” It’s also important to avoid exposures to toxic chemicals via cleaning products, both during pregnancy and after birth. Homemade substitutes, using ingredients like distilled white vinegar and baking soda, are safe (and cheap) alternatives. Other chemical culprits? Plastic containers and bath toys can leech chemicals when heated, cleaned or used for teething. Car seats and crib mattresses made with flame retardants, as well as toys with lead paint, carry toxins. A 2005 study from the nonprofit watchdog Environmental Working Group found an average of 200 industrial chemicals and pollutants in umbilical cord blood samples from 10 babies born in U.S. hospitals around the country. Of these, the report said, “180 cause cancer in humans and animals, 217 are toxic to the brain and nervous system and 208 cause birth defects... in animal tests.” For children who may have an underlying genetic predisposition to autism, the chemical overload starts early. Increasing it through allergy-triggering diets, an overload of antibiotics and/or mercury-containing vaccines could have dangerous, long-lasting consequences. Informed parents know to take precautions early and often. Resources: Autism Research Institute at DefeatAutismNow. com; Environmental Working Group at ewg.org; Pediatrics published study at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/ content/abstract/peds.2009-1522v1.
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A Conversation with Shakti Gawain
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hakti Gawain is co-founder of New World Library and an internationally renowned pioneer in the fields of personal growth, visualization and prosperity consciousness. Her many best-selling books have sold 6 million copies in 30 languages. For 20 years, she has helped thousands of individuals develop greater awareness, balance and wholeness in their lives. Today, she continues to give talks and lead workshops throughout the world.
Most people think prosperity means having money, and that the more money you have, the more prosperity you have. Money is part of the process, but truly experiencing prosperity, I believe, has to do with discovering and satisfying our heart and soul’s deep needs and desires. Prosperity is an experience, a feeling of fulfillment or richness in your life, not something you can count.
So, how is money related to individual and community prosperity? If you look at people in the world who have millions or billions of dollars, some are doing creative, interesting and purposely helpful things with their money. But too often, people become solely hung up on the money factor and don’t end up doing much that really satisfies them. They’re not feeling as safe and secure, as successful and free, as they hoped they would.
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In contrast, those living an elegantly simple life may not be making a lot of money, but if they’re right where they want to be in life, they often experience a deep sense of satisfaction and peace of mind.
Can anyone arrive at a place of ongoing, conscious prosperity? Each of us moves through many stages on our road of self-discovery; it’s a lifelong process of growth and development and we arrive there at different times. This is what life is really all about—the discovery of what’s meaningful to us and how we can live the life that’s most satisfying to us on all levels. I’ve observed that an important part of most people’s satisfaction comes from activities associated with being in nature or singing and dancing, creating space to relax and taking in the beauty of life.
What’s the secret to boosting our joy and love for life? One of the most important things that I’ve found, for myself and others, is to understand that we all really do have a wise part inside of us that’s our inner guidance. You can call it many different things. The wisdom within surfaces in an intuitive way and doesn’t necessarily depend on knowing things intellectually. It’s a sense that somewhere deep inside, there is an understanding and conviction of what’s just right for us. This can serve as a guiding force on a highly practical level.
How can we stay “up” if we are unemployed, underemployed, or otherwise overwhelmed by economic hardship? Well, if we try to stay “up,” we’re often not allowing ourselves to see what’s truly going on underneath, and this can be a form of denial. What’s going on underneath can be scary to look at if we’re really feeling frightened, sad or upset, but it’s important to look at these things. It has to do with becoming more conscious and more aware of our feelings and thoughts on a day-to-day, moment-to-moment basis. It’s not easy, but it’s what every psychological and spiritual process is trying to help us to do, become more conscious of what’s going on inside of us. Once we do, we can see what is holding us back and take steps to help ourselves feel better. Instead of denying what’s happened, we can embrace it and figure out what can be done to make it better. Getting out in nature, meditation and talking to someone you feel comfortable with are ways to nurture yourself and heal. I always would urge you to do what feels right for you. For more information visit ShaktiGawain.com. Ellen Mahoney is a writer and teaches writing at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Email evm@infionline.net.
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by Lisa Marshall
envisioning the future of
HEALTHCARE As a tie-dye-clad, free-spirited medical student of the ’60s with a fascination for botanical remedies, Chinese medicine and mind-body healing, young Andrew Weil soon became disheartened by the conventional approach to medicine as practiced in the West. “I was dismayed at the lack of connection with the natural world, the complete ignorance about botanicals and the utter absence of interest in any mind-body connection,” recalls Dr. Weil, who graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1968 as a medical doctor, with no intention to ever practice medicine. “I left there completely unprepared to help people stay well. I got very discouraged.” Now, 40 years later, this bestselling author, internationally renowned physician and founder of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine has channeled his discontent into action. Weil is among those pioneering a burgeoning new kind of medicine that many insist holds the answer to our nation’s healthcare woes.
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ntegrative medicine, a thoughtful blend of conventional medicine, common sense prevention and modalities once dubbed alternative, such as acupuncture, meditation, breath work and dietary supplements, has caught on widely from coast to coast in the past decade, both among consumers and once-skeptical healthcare practitioners. The Association of American Medical Colleges reports that 113 of the nation’s 126 medical schools now include discussion of complementary and alternative therapies in conventional
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medical courses. Seventy-seven offer standalone electives in such approaches as traditional Chinese medicine and mindfulness-based stress reduction. As of this year, eight major medical schools require that students take part in a 250-hour integrative medicine curriculum as part of their residency. According to the American Hospital Association, 16 percent of hospitals, including medical facilities at Harvard and Duke universities, now feature integrative medicine centers. Of those that don’t, 24 percent plan to offer them in the future.
In February 2009, the Institute of Medicine, once leery diabetic. He had all the risk factors for heart disease,” of all things alternative, held a momentous two-day summit, says Guarneri. She enrolled him in a $2,800, three-month Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public, inviting weight loss and exercise program (covered only in part by 600 policymakers and practitioners to explore where this insurance). “He lost 168 pounds and he went from taking new form of medicine is taking us. Days 16 drugs to three. Just with that single later, a congressional health commitindividual, the system saved enormous tee was calling on Weil—once a dark amounts of money.” horse among his medical colleagues—for “No amount of testimony about how to fix the nation’s Money Talks ideological argument crumbling healthcare system. In 1997, after years of quietly teach His answer: Stop focusing so much ever changed anything. ing and practicing integrative medicine in on making our current system more Arizona, Weil was propelled from relative It was when pocketaccessible via insurance reform, and obscurity to the cover of Time magazine. instead, create a new system. books started getting He has since become a go-to resource for “What we have is not a healthcare both lawmakers and other doctors seeksystem at all; it is a disease management squeezed that people ing healthcare advice. system,” advises Weil. “Making the curWeil believes that money, or lack started paying attention. rent system cheaper and more accessible thereof, made it happen. will just spread the dysfunction more Things are going to “No amount of ideological argument widely. What we need is a new kind of ever changed anything,” he reflects. In get a lot worse, and medicine.” this case, “It was when pocketbooks when they do, the started getting squeezed that people Integrative, started paying attention. Things are going wisdom of what we to get a lot worse, and when they do, Not Alternative are doing will become the wisdom of what we are doing will Mary Guerrera, a medical doctor and become even more apparent.” director of integrative medicine at the even more apparent.” During congressional testimony University of Connecticut School of before the Senate committee on health, Medicine, stresses that integrative is not education, labor and pensions last Feb~ Dr. Andrew Weil just another word for alternative. ruary, Weil joined heart physician and “Alternative medicine indicates health guru Dr. Dean Ornish and others something to be used in place of. in rattling off a stunning list of statistics: Integrative is a term that has emerged in the past decade The United States currently spends 16 percent of its gross to reflect a bringing together of the best that conventional domestic product on health care, more than any other counand alternative medicine have to offer,” says Guerrera, who try in the world, yet its health outcomes are ranked 37th in went on to study acupuncture and holistic medicine after the world by the World Health Organization. In 2006, insurcompleting her conventional medical training in the ‘80s. ance companies covered 1.3 million coronary angioplasty She explains that because one person can’t be an expert procedures, at roughly $48,000 each, and 448,000 coroin everything, integrative medicine hinges on the idea of nary bypass operations at a cost of $99,000. Yet, things like team care. For instance, a cancer patient might see her spenutrition counseling, exercise programs and stress-reduction cialists for chemotherapy and surgery, and then be referred classes, which studies show could prevent as much as 90 to an acupuncturist for treatments to help with nausea or percent of all heart disease, are typically not covered by pain management, as well as a nutritionist to help her restore lost weight. A patient going into surgery might practice insurance. That, remarks Weil, needs to change, and he’s optimismindfulness-based meditation beforehand, which has been tic that it will. shown to hasten healing times, decrease hospital stays and “We need to transform medicine so we are not so dethus, save money. pendent on these high-tech expensive solutions for every “Integrative medicine is team-based, collaborative care,” thing,” concludes Weil, who outlines his plan in his new Guerrera explains. book, Why our Health Matters: A Vision of Medicine That Cardiologist Mimi Guarneri is medical director and Can Transform the Future. “We need doctors who know founder of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, a when and when not to use them and who are trained to use multi-disciplinary center that offers care for people with other kinds of interventions. That’s the great promise of inteheart disease, pain, weight management needs, cancer, grative medicine: It can bring effective, lower-cost treatments diabetes, stress and women’s health issues. She notes that into the mainstream.” the center receives 3,500 patients a month, many of whom arrive seeking relief from costly drugs or surgeries. “One patient came to me who had just had a bypass. He was 330 pounds, suffered from sleep apnea and was
Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer in Colorado; connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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So You Want to Grow Your Own Food?
Winter Preparation Essentials: Part Two in a Five-Part Series
by Craig D. Grabow
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all has slowed, and winter is upon us. I assume that since the last article I wrote, in the September issue, all your fall prep work (soil test, bed tilling, and so on) is done…right? Now you are probably thinking you’re finally done for the season…again, wrong! Gardening is a yearlong adventure, and winter is the season where the fun really goes down—the reason being that the most important item on your gardening list in the winter is eating! Other winter steps include building a relationship with your garden center and deciding how you are going to start your plants.
(not just the big-box ones); go to ethnic and specialty stores as well, because these places are where you will find unique varieties of fruits and vegetables that may be difficult to find otherwise. After you figure out what you like to eat, you should factor in other considerations to figure out what you would like to grow. While these decisions sound very easy, they require some thought. You need to make sure that
that produce the food you like to eat a lot of. Keep in mind that these plants cost money, take up space and require time to maintain. I do not tell you this as a way to detour you from practices like these (because many work very well)—just calculate how much space, time and money you have to dedicate to something you may not consume.
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After a good month of non-stop eating, you need to figure out whether you are going to start your own plants and, if so, how you are going to get them started. You have many options when it comes to propagating (the art and science of getting the plant started), or getting plants ready to go into the ground. If you decide not to do your own propagation, you’ll need to visit your local garden center—this is what they’re for. They simply get plants going from seeds or cuttings (where a piece of the part you eat starts the new plant; potatoes, for example, are cuttings) to the stage called plugs, when the plant can be transplanted from its starting vessel to your garden. Using your garden center for this option is nice because it eliminates some of the work you have to do in the late winter, the expense for amounts of products that may go unused, and the space that these starting vessels may take up if you start them in your house. The disadvantages of this option are
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What You Like to Eat Is What You Want to Grow That’s right, I said it: Eat. The majority of you should not find this task difficult during the cold winter months! But why is this step so important? Because it takes care of two important aspects of gardening. For starters, you are going to be eating this food all year long, so by going out and discovering which fruits and veggies you enjoy, you can eliminate wasted garden space for any foods you may not. A big part of gardening is enjoying what you grow, so you don’t want to exhaust precious time tending to those items which will only rot away. This step will also make you familiar with the times when certain foods are in season. As you explore different foods, make sure you visit several different grocery stores
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This item will grow in your garden. You will be able to get the seed (or starter plant, called a plug) for this product. You will get a worthwhile amount of food from this individual plant.
While doing this research, you should also figure out what the growing and harvest seasons will be for these plants, which will help with your rotation (when you harvest one plant and put another in its place). Having good rotation ensures you are never without food. You can find answers to all these questions online or by asking your local garden center or county extension office. One last thing on selecting which plants to grow in your garden: In the future, you will encounter the need to decide how to control pests (disease, insects and weeds). Many options are out there, one of which is using other plants in your garden as a way to bring in beneficial insects, leach natural chemicals as a weed barrier, and so on—and some of the plants used are not exactly the kind
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that your selection of varieties is limited to what the garden center carries, you can’t easily gauge where there product came from (which is a concern only if you are growing organic and only want plants that are USDA certified), and your plants may endure increased transplant shock due to the distance they’re moved from center to garden. You can combat the first two issues by building a strong relationship with your garden center. Transplant shock will still be an issue, but it’s one that is typically taken care of with a little TLC. If you decide to do your own propagation, the most common ways involve starting from seed or cuttings. Either can be done in your house or directly in your garden (depending on what plant you are trying to start). Starting in your house is nice because it allows the plants to start growing before you put them in the garden. Starting in the garden has its advantages as well: one, it cuts on expense (you don’t need materials to start the plants); two, the plants won’t experience shock because you won’t have to move them; and three, you make for a little less work on your part (because you plant them only once). If you want to start plants indoors, the soil you start them in will need good moisture, sunlight, and heat (not hot but warm); all the plant’s requirements will be listed on the package you buy them in. If you want to start plants outdoors, the requirements are the same as indoors: good moisture, sunlight and heat. Timing is critical, though; some seed will not handle a late frost (which may cause them to decline/degrade). So always look to the package and garden professional when starting sensitive crops outside.
Getting in Good with Your Garden Center Garden centers are your best option for plant information specific to your area, so building a strong relationship with them is vital to you and your garden. If you wait until spring, their
busiest time of the year, their full attention will not be on answering beginners’ questions. By getting into the center during the slower season, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive valuable insight. In doing so, you will have fewer questions in the spring and, when you do come in during busy times, you may even receive a little more front-of-the-line service. And if the garden center normally does not carry the products you desire, they will be more likely to special order the ones you want. So there you go—critical steps in gardening that may very easily go overlooked. But trust me: These steps are roads less traveled that, in the long run, will only benefit you! Craig Grabow holds degrees in both Horticulture and Sustainable Agriculture. He is the owner of Grady Horticultural Consulting, which serves both commercial and residential customers. You may contact him at cgrabow.grady@gmail. com or 859-393-1561. For the first article in this five-part series on gardening, check out the September issue in our archives at www.nacincin.com.
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NATURAL DEFENSE Top 10 Whole Foods to Counter Aging by Gary Null
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oday’s battle against the effects of aging buzzes with hype about acai, goji, noni and mangosteen. But what about the foods most people typically eat?
It turns out that many anti-aging foods can be found in everyday kitchens, and unlike some other solutions, they can keep us looking and feeling younger and improve our all-around health without breaking the budget.
1. Oranges Loaded
with antioxidants, oranges are also packed with vitamin C, fiber and folate and significant amounts of vitamins A and B1, potassium and calcium. According to studies by the Australian research group CSIRO and others, oranges help boost immunity, lower cholesterol and reduce free radical damage and oxidative stress.
2. Blueberries One of the most
exciting nutritional properties of blueberries is their abundance of antioxidants called anthocyanins. Studies published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggest that these powerful phytonutrients neutralize free radical damage, enhance the health of all body tissues, protect the cardiovascular system, guard the brain against oxidative stress, and improve brain function, including memory.
3. Onions The more pungent the onion, the greater the health benefits. Studies like those from Cornell University have found that high onion consumption lowers blood sugar levels and decreases total cholesterol, while increasing levels of HDL
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(good cholesterol). Consequently, onions are beneficial in preventing heart disease and stroke.
4. Garlic Known health
benefits of garlic are extensive. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry reports that garlic inhibits cardiac artery calcification and reduces the amounts of free radicals in the bloodstream, helping to reduce plaque deposits in the arteries. Research by the University of Maryland Medical Center also attests that garlic contains anti-inflammatory compounds that help protect against conditions often associated with aging, like asthma and arthritis.
5. Legumes All
types of everyday legumes are an excellent source of cholesterol-lowering fiber and energyboosting protein and iron. No one bean has an advantage over the others in providing vital nutrients. Lentils are high in fiber and, according to a study published in Nutrition Reviews, help to manage blood sugar. Black beans are rich in anthocyanidins. Kidney beans, filled with thiamin, work to improve functioning of neurotransmitters essential for memory, notes the National Institutes on Aging. Green beans are rich in vitamin K, essential to bone support. Garbanzo beans provide high amounts of minerals that aid in metabolizing carbohydrates, fats and proteins and strengthening tooth enamel, as studied by Dr. Lydia Bazzano, a professor at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. According to research by the National Institutes of Health and others, fiber-rich legumes play an important role in the prevention of gallstones, increased cardiac health, regulation of blood sugar, lowered total cholesterol levels (as well as increasing beneficial HDL cholesterol) and protection from cancers, especially colorectal cancer.
6. Shiitake Mushrooms These fungi are a good source of iron and lentinan, a polysaccharide that studies at the Iizuka Institute, in Japan, suggest activates our immune system’s tumor-fighting T cells.
7. Tomatoes Tomatoes are
loaded with healthy vitamins and trace minerals. They are also a good source of lycopene, which studies from the American Association for Cancer Research have linked to the protection of DNA from damage, prevention of heart disease and protection against cancers, including colorectal, breast, endometrial, lung and pancreatic types. Tomatoes are also rich with carotenoids, which research by the Cochrane Hepato-Biliary Group has associated with protection from heart disease and cancer, improved night vision and regulation of blood sugar.
8. Leafy Greens Calorie-for-calorie, greens are
10. Whole Grains
While most Americans know that wholegrain breads and pastas are healthier than those made with refined white flour, we might include many grains other than wheat in our diet, in order to fight the effects of aging. Spelt, for example, provides riboflavin, which research from the Micronutrient Information Center with the Linus Pauling Institute shows can promote healthy skin and good vision. Barley can help with sleep regulation. Millet can help reduce the risk of a heart attack and lower blood pressure. With all these examples of truly good eating right in our own kitchen, there is no reason not to start improving our diet right now to pave the way for a longer, healthier life. Gary Null has written 70 books, booklets and audio CDs on health and wellness, nutrition and alternative medicine. His syndicated radio talk show, Natural Living with Gary Null, is the longest-running continuously airing health program in America, and now also airs on the Internet. Null owns a dietary supplement company and a health foods store in New York City. For more information visit: GaryNull.com
among the most nutrient-packed foods we can eat. Spinach, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, cabbage, collard greens and watercress are all solid sources of powerful nutrients. Eating a variety of leafy greens has been shown by Katherine Tucker, Ph.D., with the Jean Mayer U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, to help improve bone density (a problem area when aging), increase night vision, lower blood pressure, boost energy, increase circulatory health, protect against macular degeneration, and work to prevent a variety of cancers.
9. Soy Although soy is a legume, it deserves separate
mention, because of its extensive and well-researched health benefits and use in a wide range of forms. Soy offers a high concentration of molybdenum, a trace mineral that plays a role in three enzyme systems involved in metabolizing carbs, fats and proteins and tryptophan, an amino acid essential for growth and normal metabolism, as well as iron, fiber, phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2 and potassium.
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7 Steps to a Worry-Free Life in
Discriminate between Expectation and Intention. The first thing you should do is recognize the difference between expectation and intention. Intention is about having a vision of what you want to create or be a part of. Expectation is when you feel emotional attachment to a goal. The difference between the two is that expectation creates disappointment and stress when things go off-track.
Exercise Your Flexibility. A lot of worry comes from the fear that we won’t be okay with the unexpected—if we cultivate adaptability and learn to be responsive, then we can cultivate a mindset that says, “I can respond to whatever life presents. I know life changes, and I’ll make the best of it.” We all know people who talk like that; what they are saying is that whatever happens, we’ll be flexible, we’ll adapt, and we’ll deal with the situation
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Find the Lesson in Every Moment. Optimism is about more than finding the good all around you; it’s also about looking for the lesson in all circumstances. Every experience teaches us, and every experience can help us to grow—even the seemingly worst of situations can help us to heal. Optimism means we make the best of what we have and look for the opportunity within each moment.
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Dr. Jonathan Ellerby is Spiritual Program Director for the highly acclaimed Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, and author of Return to the Sacred (Hay House, 2009). He shares his insights on how individuals can be spiritually renewed and overcome fear and anxieties in today’s recessive society.
illicit that hurtful kind of behavior from your friend. People feel your mood and energy, and they react to it.
when it arises. Someone who tends to worry won’t say, “We’ll make the best of it.” He or she will say, “What will we do if…?” or “Why does it always happen to me…?”
Don’t Catastrophize. Why expect the worst? This step isn’t always about being unrealistic, but it is about recognizing that the good, or the positive, is just as likely as the negative and there is no sense in feeding what you’re afraid of. If you are preoccupied with catastrophe, then you are ruining your present moment. In some cases you might even create what you fear!
Practice Positive Perception. If you look for evidence that things are going to hell in a hand basket, you’ll find it. If you look for evidence that you can’t trust people, you’ll find it. If you look for everything that is wrong in the world, you’ll find it. But, if you look for the best in people, you’ll find it. If you look for examples of people who have survived the same thing you have, you’ll find them. Your preoccupations shape what you see in the world around you. Whatever you are focusing on or obsessing about, you will attract. Socially speaking, if you are afraid of being hurt by a friend and you start acting defensive, you are likely going to
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Stick to the Facts. The message here is not to expect the worst or the best; it is to be neutral. If you stick to the facts then you are experiencing what is true in this moment. A lot of people want to jump ahead to everything that they want in life, but they haven’t really come to terms with what is, what they’re running from.
Accept that Everything Changes. If people can just remember that everything changes in time and integrate that awareness into their philosophy of life, then life wouldn’t always be so challenging. That means don’t be surprised when there is a change at work, because work places change. Don’t be surprised when you body ages, or your loved ones change, or old ways of doing things run their course—all things change! That old spiritual philosophy “This too shall pass” is a very helpful mantra or affirmation for people who tend to worry. Because remember, whatever you are dealing with: This too shall pass. Embracing these kinds of philosophies and practices can take time, and it helps to have a spiritual practice to keep you on track and focused. For more information on Dr. Ellerby, visit www.returntothesacred.com.
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Fabulous Fireplace Keep Heating Dollars from Going Up in Smoke
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crackling fire in the fireplace feels warm and cozy, but traditional wood-burning is a major energy waste. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a blazing hearth sends as much as 24,000 cubic feet of air per hour up the chimney, along with about 90 percent of the heat produced by the fire and some of the heat produced by the home’s furnace. Fireplaces also generate a lot of air pollution. Wood smoke contains carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and fine particulates that can aggravate asthma, allergies and other health conditions. Several options are available for upgrading the family fireplace, both energy- and pollution-wise, without sacrificing coziness: n Wood stoves. Units certified by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) generate only two to five grams of particulate matter per hour of operation, compared with 40 to 60
grams per hour from a conventional fireplace. Current units operate at 80 percent efficiency—similar to other home heating sources. They come as either a freestanding model or a unit that inserts into an existing fireplace; many come with blowers to direct heated air into the living space. n Pellet stoves. Instead of wood logs,
these stoves burn small pellets made from compressed wood and other plant waste, and produce so little pollution that they do not require EPA certification. Pellet stoves do require electricity to feed pellets into the combustion chamber (about 100 kilowatthours per month under normal usage), so they will not work during a power outage, unless powered by a separate generator. Like wood stoves, pellet stoves are available as freestanding units or fireplace inserts. n Gas fireplace inserts. Natural gas
or propane-fueled inserts offer the warmth and ambiance of a fire with-
out the need to load wood or pellets or dispose of ash. Gas inserts are up to 80 percent efficient and generate low levels of pollution. Other options also exist for enhancing the operation of an existing fireplace and preventing excessive heat loss: n Tempered glass doors. Installation of
airtight hearth doors enables the family to keep both the doors and flue shut when the fireplace is not in use. n Heat-air exchange system. This
improvement blows warm air back into the room, minus the smoke. n Caulking air leaks. Provides a low-
cost barrier to keep air from escaping from around the fireplace doors, flue and chimney. n Lowering the thermostat. A good
rule of thumb is to keep the house between 50 and 55 degrees when the fireplace is in use, and shut doors leading into the room. n Cracking open a window near the
fireplace. Creates a healthier experience by increasing fresh air flow and minimizing smoke inhalation. Source: Adapted from Union of Concerned Scientists (ucsusa.org).
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ave you ever compared the benefits of a walk around the park with taking an antiinflammatory medication? How about correlating a game of hopscotch with high bone density? Many of us are very compliant when following a drug, herbal or vitamin prescription, but when our health care practitioner recommends exercise as a treatment, we too often accept that information with a shrug. It just doesn’t seem as critical. Yet, just as chemicals may affect specific body tissues, so do different machines, movements and modes of exercise. A healthy body is a fine-tuned mechanism, circulating essential blood, lymph and electrical impulses efficiently. While we may accept the belief that our circulation invariably degrades as we get older, it is really that we move less and allow our muscles to tighten. Muscles are the main force generators in the body, supporting the circulation of fluids and affecting the number of calories burned; constriction of muscles contributes to a decrease in both. Anyone, at any age, can turn to exercise for movement’s natural, rich supply of anti-aging properties, but be aware that not all exercise is equal. It is vital that we select the best program for us, one that gives us what we need to
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maintain a healthy, youthful body without causing problems like a stressed immune system and degenerating joints.
Anti-aging Prescription n Save your joints and stretch. Human muscle tissue doesn’t change much over a lifetime; an anatomical science journal, Muscle & Nerve, reports that under a microscope, scientists can’t tell if they are looking at 18- or 80-year-old muscle. What they can see are the effects of inflexibility and tension around the joints that causes them to wear down and age us. The solution is to find a yoga or stretching class or home video and attend to it at least a few minutes every day. n Take a daily walk. Get those arms swinging and keep your legs extended, in order to stretch behind the knees while walking. Although one long walk is great for endurance, research from the American College of Nutrition shows that two or more shorter walks taken throughout the day may be even better for weight loss, cardiovascular health and overall metabolism. n Use it or lose it. Preventing the loss of your ability to get down to the floor and then stand back up again. This is a
tough, whole-body, strength generating workout. Repeat it 10 times to feel an instant, healthful increase in body heat and breathing rate. n Choose a lighter activity. Multiple studies from Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise show that the many benefits of lighter activity include an improved immune system. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, a correlation exists between heavy exercise and upper respiratory tract infection. Walking is one example of a lighter exercise that meets your whole-body movement needs without compromising health. n Find a good exercise teacher. A 2009 study published in Clinical Rehabilitation that compared the effectiveness of unsupervised versus supervised exercise programs, found more desirable improvements in balance, functional mobility, flexibility and strength in the group that met regularly in a private session or group class format.
n Pay attention to alignment. Just as you wouldn’t continue to drive your car around with poor wheel alignment and expect optimum performance, so proper alignment of your skeleton can have an instant impact on the health of all tissues. Find an alignment specialist who can point out a few of your postural anomalies, and work together to improve them. n Minimize exercises that can wear down joints. Artificial walking patterns caused by treadmills and other cardio machines significantly increase the tension in the joints of the hips and knees. Rather, choose an aesthetically pleasing walking path around the neighborhood or opt for an indoor track or, in inclement weather, the local mall. n Mens sana in corpore sano. A healthy mind in a healthy body is the goal. According to the Gerontological Society of America, consistent exercise at midlife may reduce the odds of dementia in older adulthood. Make
exercise time a daily habit in your own and your family’s schedule. Movement isn’t a luxury. The human body requires daily, hourly movement to optimize longevity, as well as youthful strength and flexibility. It doesn’t cost much to take a walk or to stretch your arms, legs and spine throughout the day, and the dividends are magnificent. Start by incorporating one “prescribed” anti-aging activity at a time, until you have a rich and well developed habit of taking your “movement vitamins.” It is absolutely possible to feel more energetic and vital now than you did 10 years ago, if you choose well. Katy Bowman, a biomechanics scientist, has a master’s degree in kinesiology and is director of the Restorative Exercise Institute in Ventura, CA. She has created the Aligned and Well™ DVD series to educate people about how their bodies work, so they can make informed decisions. Learn more at KatySays.com and RestorativeExercise.com.
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naturalpet Keep Close Tabs Outdoor, free-roaming pets generally have shorter lives than indoor animals. Keep dogs on leashes or in fenced yards.
Monitor the Environment Keep trash and poisons out of a pet’s reach. Ingesting even a small amount of toxic substances, such as antifreeze, rat poison or slug bait, can cause serious illness or death.
Provide Good Nutrition
How to Keep a Dog Forever Young by Debra A. Primovic
Feed your dog a high-quality, low-fat, high-fiber diet and minimize treats. Discuss the merits of senior-formula food with your vet.
Encourage Daily Exercise Exercise strengthens joints and muscles, provides mental stimulation and helps maintain a healthy body weight.
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o pet lovers, the disparity between human and canine life spans seems unfair. Efforts to help dogs stay healthy not only keeps them around longer, but pays dividends in also keeping them in as youthful shape as possible.
Know When Your Pet is “Old” According to Dr. Johnny Hoskins, in Geriatrics and Gerontology of the Dog and Cat, the canine age that qualifies as senior depends largely on the breed and size. This veterinarian notes that dogs weighing less than 20 pounds are seniors at nine to 13 years, while giant dogs of 90 pounds or more are oldsters between six and nine years. Smaller breeds usually live longer.
Schedule Regular Wellness Exams Comprehensive geriatric exams help identify early diseases or other problems. Include an evaluation of the teeth, heart and lungs,
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abdominal palpation and inspection of the ears and eyes. Monitoring weight, checking for parasites, blood work and urine tests are often recommended. Any symptoms of concern may require additional tests.
Watch for Illness Because dogs are good at hiding illness until it is too late, regular home exams are vital. Be alert to such things as changes in water consumption, urination patterns and activity levels; poor appetite; weight gain or loss; coughing or difficulty breathing; vomiting or diarrhea; and skin lumps or masses. If you suspect a problem, don’t delay—get your vet’s evaluation.
Control Your Dog’s Weight Obesity stresses the heart, which can lead to problems in the brain, lungs, liver and kidneys. Over time, lifethreatening conditions can develop.
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Spaying and neutering reduce the risk of potential health problems related to the reproductive organs and diminish the desire to wander, which lessens the chance of being hit by cars.
Offer Mental Stimulation Provide your dog with toys, games and quality time. Most pets are never too old to play, and it’s never too late to teach old dogs new tricks. Following these 10 tips will go far in keeping a well-favored canine companion forever young. Debra A. Primovic, a doctor of veterinary medicine, also holds a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing. She works as a staff veterinarian at the St. Louis Animal Emergency Clinic, in Missouri, and serves as managing editor of PetPlace.com, an online resource for pet health and wellness.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 Creature Features – 2pm. Learn about some of our native wildlife. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org Stanbery Forest Hike – 3-4:30pm. Join us for a hike through the wintery woods as we search for signs of just how active nature is despite the cold. Dress for the weather. Meet in the parking lot. Free. Stanbery Park. 2221 Oxford Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-751-3679
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 Creature Features – 2pm. See Jan. 2. Take a Hike! – 2pm. Free. Winton Woods Kingfisher Trail. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org Wildlife in Winter Walk – 2pm. Bring your 3 to 10 year old explorers as we investigate what wildlife is doing during the coldest time of the year. Free. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn. 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 End of Holiday Show Plant Sale – 10am. Friends of Krohn sale, 8:30 a.m.; public sale starts 10 a.m. Krohn Conservatory. 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-421-5707 Life Makeover 101 – 6-7:30pm. Identify where you are right now, where you want to be and develop steps to get there. With Kim Holmes, Life Coach. $20. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.com
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Introduction to Tai Chi – 6:30-8pm. Presented by Jennifer Woods. Free. Cheviot Branch Library. 3711 Robb Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-6015 Introduction to Pilates – 7pm. Learn basic Pilates. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4000
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 Urban Rapture – 6-9pm. Exhibit opening. The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center. 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. Night Senses Hike – 6pm. Enjoy a crisp winter night hike along two unpaved trails using your senses to guide you. No strollers. Free. Woodland Mound. 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP GreatParks.org Backpacking the A.T. – 7pm. Join us for this indoor program discussing backpacking topics ranging from
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NetWellness. Free. Hyde Park Branch Library. 2747 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4456 Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teachings of Bruno Groening – 7pm. Medically Verifiable. Introduction. Sharonville Library. 10980 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. Free. 513-899-3115 Introduction to Meditation – 7-8pm. Come learn how meditation can lead you to a greater self knowledge and self discovery. With Tracy Dozier, LMT/ Herbal Consultant. $10. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.com
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The Candida/Yeast Diet – 10-11:30am. Learn about Candida/Yeast, one of the most misdiagnosed infections, ranging from cancer to fibromyalgia, arthritis to diabetes., and how to get rid of it. With Tracy Dozier LMT/Herbal Consultant. $20. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.com
Introduction to Yoga – 7pm. Learn basic Yoga. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4000
Intro To Yoga – 12pm. $99.00 for 99 Days. Free. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642 Winter Hike – 2pm. Take a walk with the naturalist as we learn what’s happening in the winter forest. Bring your binoculars. Free. Woodland Mound Weston Shelter. 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org Winter Survival – 2pm. Join the naturalist to discover how the creatures of Ohio survive the winter. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org Cincinnati Art Museum Winter Crafts – 3-4pm. Ages 5-12. Join the Cincinnati Art Museum in the Children’s Department to create works of art. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. 859-962-4060
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 Hemi-Sync Workshops – 9am-5pm. 2-day explorative workshop (also on Jan. 17). Meditations/guided visualization exercises, using the Hemi-Sync audio technology (CDs) developed by Robert Monroe. With Andrea Berger. $199 both days. Mantra Wellness Center. 4677 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-8911324 MantraWellnessCenter.com Animal Adventures – 12-4pm. Learn about critters with slime, scales, fur and feathers. Take a peek at some live local critters at 2 pm. Free. Glenwood Gardens Cotswold Visitor Centre. 10405 Springfield Pike Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org Egg Drop – 2pm. Build a space capsule and see if your “egg creature” can survive a crash landing on a new planet! Bring your family for this fun look into physics and gravity. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org Winter Hike – 2pm. See Jan. 9.
MONDAY, JANUARY 11 Health Information Workshop – 6-7:45pm. Learn how to find free, reliable consumer health information on hundreds of diseases and wellness issues by using Internet resources such as Medline Plus and
Weight Loss Seminar – 7-8pm. East meets West: Ancient and Modern Strategies for Weight Loss. Learn about common diet myths and how acupuncture can help you lose weight. With Esly Caldwell III, CAc. Free. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 Teen AniManga Club – 3:30pm. Ages 12-17. Drop in for anime films, manga books art and Japanese culture and snacks. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. 859-962-4060 CGDT: Class 4 – 6-8:30pm. Getting started: Administration and Fundraising. Free. The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 Customer Advisory Panel – 6-7pm. Join us for a group discussion and give us your feedback. Food served. Receive goodies bag! RSVP by Jan. 8. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131 Paula.Mangold@WholeFoods.com Winter Bird Feeders – 7pm. Join Steve Trauger, with the Kenton County Parks and Recreation to learn about bird feeders and make one to take home. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 Reading Into Your Health – 10am-2pm. Free. Main Library, Reading Garden Lounge. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6900 Owl Prowl – 6:30-8pm. Families are invited to have a hootin’ good time learning about our nocturnal neighbors. Indoors you will get close to some live species; outdoors will include a night hike and handson activities. Refreshments provided. Dress for the weather. Free. Avon Woods Nature Preserve. 4235 Paddock Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-6070 ext. 16.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 Red Hatch Hike – 9am. A “red hatch” is a small, colorful bird called the red-breasted nuthatch, which frequents pine plantings here in the winter months. Free. Winton Woods Parcours Trail. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 Hemi-Sync Workshops – 9am-5pm. 2-day explorative workshop. See Jan. 10. Gospel Sunday – 3-5pm. Featuring some of Cincinnati’s most renowned gospel groups performing. Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati OH. 800-733-2077 Winter Birding – 4:30pm. Join local birder Steve Wagner as we look for the visiting short-eared owls plus other wintering birds. Free. Armleder Park. 5057 Wooster Pike Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org
MONDAY, JANUARY 18 Winter Scavenger Hunt – 11am; 12pm; 1pm. Participate in a goofy winter scavenger hunt. Find all the crazy items and win a cool prize. Free. Fernbank Park Playground. 50 Thornton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org Seasongood Hike – 3pm. The winter woods seem brown and grey, but soon, spring will be here and the forest will come alive. Free. Woodland Mound Seasongood Trail. 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Gluten Free Store Tour – 7pm. Join us for an informational and fun store tour while sampling Wheat/ Gluten free foods from our departments. Tour meets at the Customer Service desk. Free. Whole Foods. 5805
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 Shake off the Winter Blues Hike – 10-11:30am. Make sure to dress for the cold. Meet in the parking lot. Free. Ault Park. 3600 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-231-8678 Laughter Yoga – 2-3:30pm. With Patrick Murphy Welage. World Peace Yoga. 268 Ludlow Ave, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH. 513-300-9642 Yoga@WorldPeaceYoga.com
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Introduction to Tai-Chi – 7pm. Learn basic Tai-Chi. Wear comfortable clothes. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4000
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CGDT: Class 5 – 6-8:30pm. Sustainable Practices for the Community Gardener. Free. The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981
Morning Miles – 8:30am. Start the morning off right with a 2.6 mile walk around the lake. Free. Sharon Woods Harbor. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org
Cooking Class: Health Starts Here – 7pm. Join us as we launch our Healthy Eating initiative! Our HE program is based on three foundation principles eat well, have fun, and take charge. In this demonstration class, we’ll have delicious bites and the recipes for you to take home. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131 Paula. Mangold@WholeFoods.com
CGDT: Class 6 – 6-8:30pm. Healthy Traditions: Perspectives on Nutrition, Food Preparation and Local Food. Free. The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 CincyIONS – 7-9pm. First meeting of the local community networking group for the study of consciousness under the auspices of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Holistic Health Center. 800 Compton Rd, Unit 24, Cincinnati, OH. 513-574-1049 noetic.org So You Think You Can Write a Children’s Book – 7-8:30pm. Novice writers or published authors of children’s books are welcome. Bring manuscripts, experiences and advice for sharing. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. RSVP 859-962-4060
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Wii for Adults – 11am. Bring a friend and see if you can beat them in bowling, tennis or boxing. Free. College Hill Branch Library, 1400 W. North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6036
Mom’s Night Out – 6-8pm. An opportunity for local mothers to get together without the kids to socialize, relax, and be pampered. Great food, goodies, giveaways and drinks. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131 Paula.Mangold@WholeFoods.com
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Introduction to Dance Aerobics – 7pm. Learn basic Dance Aerobics. Wear comfortable clothes. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4000
?Que Pasa?/ What’s Happening? – 2pm. Open to people who would like to practice English and Spanish. Each month, we will meet to discuss what is happening in our communities using the Jornada Latina and other newspapers in English. Free. Forest Park Branch Library. 655 Waycross Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4478 Weather Wonders – 2pm. Explore the amazing world of weather through experiments in this handson program. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 Laughter Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. With Patrick Murphy Welage. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy Hour!”. You Do Yoga. 1319 Main St, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 513-227-7160 Mail@YouDoYoga.com
First Full Moon Campfire – 6:30pm. Toast the first full moon of the year with a hot chocolate at the roaring campfire following a short hike. Free. Mitchell Memorial Forest Pine Grove Picnic Area. 5401 Zion Rd. Cleves, OH. GreatParks.org
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Best Paw Forward – 11:15am. Pet safety for infants and children. Local dog trainers offer tips and guidance to make your child’s pet relationships smooth and enjoyable, and your pet ownership less stressful. Free. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-591-2332 Cincinnati Ballet’s Cinderella – 2pm. Experience a behind-the-scene look at the creation of Cinderella by the Cincinnati Ballet and see dancers. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4000
planahead WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening – 6-8:30pm. Free. The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Starburst. Feb 13 - May 9. Color Photography in America 1970-1980. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change – 8pm. Feb. 19 - Mar 6. Off-Broadway’s longestrunning, smash hit musical comedy celebrates the triumphs and trials of the modern-day mating game. $9/ $8 (students, seniors, groups). Sunset. Players. Dunham Recreation Center Arts Building. 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH. 513-588-4988
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Anything Goes – 8pm. Feb 25 - Mar 7. This Tony Award-winning musical is set aboard an ocean liner bound for London from New York, a voyage chock full of eccentric characters, hilarious antics, tapping feet and romance. $15-$28. Patricia Corbett Theater, University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183
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. Join us for stories and a craft. Each week features a different theme. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030 Chewing Color – 5-9pm. Oct 2 – May 2, 2010. Exhibit by artist Marilyn Minter. Free admission on Mondays. Contemporary Arts Center. 44 E. 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH. 513-345-8400 Yoga – 5:30-6:20pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 NIA – 6pm. Joyful movement and music adaptable to any fitness level! With Trish Freeman. yogahOMe Bellevue. 715 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY. 513-3735661 trish@nia-swohnky.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 Yoga for Healthy Weight – 6:30-7:30pm. Beginner Hatha Yoga. Lifepath Center. 734 Brom-Cres Rd, Ft. Mitchell, KY. lifepath-2001.com Family Storytime – 7pm. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030 In Haus Comedy Night – 7-9pm. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Listen, laugh and have a great cup of coffee as local comedians share their talent with us. Free. Bean Haus. 640 Main St, Covington, KY. 859-431-BEAN
Children’s Morning Story Time and Activities – 10:30-11am. New, popular and obscure favorites read with matching activity to help get involved in story. Free. Barnes & Noble Fields-Ertel. 9891 Waterstone Blvd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-683-5599 Community Acupuncture Clinic – 6-7pm. An introduction into the wonderful benefits of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. With Esly Caldwell III, CAc. $20/person, $30/couple. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Florence, KY. 859-5860111 GoBeyondMEdicine.com Boot Camp – 6:30-7pm. Sponsored by Significant Healing Holistic Practice featuring Pounds and Inches Weight Loss Center. With Nationally Recognized Personal Trainer, Angi Kaht. $5 per week. Significant Healing Holistic Practice. 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY. 859-282-0022 SignificantHealing.com Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060 Yoga Kripalu – 6:30pm. With Marquetta Gunderson. $60/6 wks. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US Hwy 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 Drumming Circle – 6:45-8:45pm. Final Tuesday of each month. Bring drums, rattles, your wonderful self to enjoy raising the collective vibrations for healing intent. The Lloyd House. 3901 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Bedtime Stories – 7pm. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859962-4000
Meditation & Guided Imagery – 7pm. First Monday of every month. With Mary Ellen Moore. Free. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US Hwy 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 Toastmasters of Independence – 7-8:45pm. Jan 11, 25. Build your self-confidence and develop speaking and leadership skills. Adults only. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030 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
SPRING 2010 Drum Circle. Date and Time to be announced! 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
Walnut Hills Walking Club – 10-11am. Take steps to being healthy and join The Walnut Hills Walking Club! Free. Bush Recreation Center. 2640 Kemper Ln, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-9872
Half Pint Kids Club – 10am. Half Pints age 3-8 are invited with a caregiver to explore and try new foods in a fun environment. Join us in the café for this fun food treat! Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131 Paula.Mangold@
Half Price Bottles of Wine. 2 locations. Open 11am-10pm. Indigo Ft. Mitchell. 2053 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 859-331-4339. Indigo Hyde Park. 2637 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-9952 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 Preschool Story Time with Miss Gail – 10:3011am. Get ready for finger puppet fun, as well as other pleasant surprises with Miss Gail. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-2665 Senior Wednesday Kickoff – 10am. Every third Wednesday of each month. Discover what Wii for Seniors is all about. Free. Greenhills Branch Library, 7 Endicott St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4441 Yoga at Dunham Rec. Center – 11:30am12:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. Dunham Recreation Center. 4356 Dunham Lane
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(of Guerley Road), Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 Hiking Club – 4-5pm. 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 KidVentures – 4:15pm. See Monday. Beginners Ashtanga – 6:15pm. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642
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 Walnut Hills Walking Club – 10-11am. See Tuesday.
How to Get Things Done – 6:30pm. Jan 6, 13. Part 1: Learn how to be more productive with less stress and be more proactive and less reactive. Part 2: Learn how to free up project log jams and get more accomplished. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4000
Children’s Morning Story Time and Activities – 10:30-11am. See Tue.
Family Storytime – 7pm. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. RSVP 859-962-4060
NIA – 6pm. With Trish Freeman. 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
Herpetology Programs at Rowe Woods – 7-9pm. Every first Wednesday of each month. Light refreshments will be served. Members free/Nonmembers daily admission. Rowe Woods Auditorium. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. Bill Creasey 513-831-1711 x125 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 Running Word Wednesday – 7pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Share writing or monologue, or listen to readings by others. Free. Bean Haus. 640 Main St, Covington, KY. 859-431-BEAN NIA – 7:30pm. With Gwen Steffen. Joyful movement adaptable to any fitness level! The Kula Center for Movement Arts, 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 859-694-3131 eponaproduction@yahoo.com
It’s Sew Fun! – 2:30-6pm. Machine and hand sewing projects. Bring your own project or make one of our purses. Ages teens and up. Free. The Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center. 1232 Greenup St, Covington, KY. 859-491-3942
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 Tai-Chi – 7:30-8:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060
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Make It Take It – 4-5pm. Ages 4-12. Join the staff in the Children’s Department to listen to stories and create an art work to tale home. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. 859-962-4060 Friday’s 5 after 5 – 5-7pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-531-8015 Friday’s 5 after 5 – 6-8pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-398-9358 Shamanic Journey – 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
Hiking Club – 8-9:30am. See Wednesday. Tai-Chi – 9:30-10:30am. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 NIA – 10am. With Trish Freeman. Joyful movement adaptable to any fitness level! The Kula Center for Movement Arts. 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 513373-5661 trish@nia-swohnky.com Artworld – 11am-5pm. Explore the interactive discovery area for families at the Art Museum. Themes rotate two to three times per year and always feature
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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 hands-on elements for everyone to touch and see up close. Meet docent in the main lobby. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995 Family First Saturdays – 1-4pm. 1st Sunday 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 In Store Tastings – 1-3pm. Explore great tastes of our 365 Every Day Value and 365 Organic private brand products along with some of the hottest sale items in town. Free. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-398-9358 AND Whole Foods Market. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-8015 Donate Everyday Stuff – 2-5pm. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Donate new and used furniture, linen, small appliances, clothes, toys, baby items, accessories, and books. Crossroads Annex. 3500 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. CityLink@Crossroads.net Tea Tasting – 3-5pm. Free. Health Nutz shop. 319 Second St, Aurora, IN. 812-926-4372 HealthNutzShop.com
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Practitioner. Reiki 2 certification required. With Bruce Davis. Scheduled throughout the year on Sundays. $205. Mantra Wellness Center. 4677 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 MantraWellnessCenter.com NIA – 4pm. With Gwen Steffen. Joyful movement adaptable to any fitness level! The Kula Center for Movement Arts, 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 859694-3131 eponaproduction@yahoo.com 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
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
Family ARTventures – 3pm. 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
Transformational Breathwork – 10-11:30am. 8 weekly sessions beginning Jan. 24. With Gay Pupura, CHC, CTBC, LHP. Transformational Breath™ opens up and corrects lifelong restricted breathing patterns: reduce stress, strengthen your immune system, increase your energy/vitality and help asthma, high blood pressure and anxiety symptoms. Class is limited to 6 participants. $240 for 8 sessions. Mantra Wellness Center. 4677 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 MantraWellnessCenter.com
ARTSTOP Artist Series: Ages 5 and up – 3:305pm (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri).Visual art, performance, creative thinking. Classes taught by local artists. Dress to get messy. Free. The Carnegie. 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY. RSVP 859-491-2030 apaasch@thecarnegie.com
Hiking Club – 8-9:30am. See Wednesday.
Artworld – 11am-5pm. See Saturday. Traditional Japanese Reiki 1st Degree – 12-8pm. Learn energy healing and the basics of TJR as you become a TJR Practitioner. This is a practical class for beginners. With Bruce Davis. Scheduled throughout the year on Sundays. $165. Mantra Wellness Center. 4677 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 MantraWellnessCenter.com Traditional Japanese Reiki 2nd Degree – 128pm. Learn the deeper principles of TJR, the Reiki Symbols and “Absentee Reiki.” Reiki 1 certification required. With Bruce Davis. Scheduled throughout the year on Sundays. $185. Mantra Wellness Center. 4677 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 MantraWellnessCenter.com Traditional Japanese Reiki 3rd Degree – 128pm. Learn the empowerment technique, developing intuition, certification TJR Advanced
ARTSTOP Artist Series: Ages 7 to 12 – 5-6:30pm (Mon-Fri).Visual art, performance, creative thinking. Classes taught by local artists. Dress to get messy. Free. The Carnegie. 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY. RSVP 859-491-2030 apaasch@ thecarnegie.com
Imperishable Beauty. Tue-Sun. Through Jan 17. Discover over one hundred works of sensuous Art Nouveau jewelry by the major designers and jewelers of the era, including René Lalique, Henri Vever, Philippe Wolfers, and Tiffany & Co. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995 Overeaters Anonymous. 12-step fellowship welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Meetings throughout Greater Cincinnati. Donation only. 513-921-1922 CincinnatiOA.org Por-ce-la-ne-ous. Dec 21-Feb 4. Wall and pedestal porcelain work by Dylan Beck, Heather Knight and Jennifer McCurdy. Free. Funke Fired Arts. 3130 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-871-2529 Stemming the Tide – 9am-4:30pm. Mon-Fr. Through Jan 29. Paintings, photographs, pastels, prints and sculpture by Timothy M. Tepe, Tim McGraw, Holly Cahill, Joanne S. Edwards, Lawrence Goodridge and Alecia A. Weber. Free. Gallery Salveo at the Health Foundation. 3805 Edwards Rd, Suite 500, Cincinnati, OH. 513-458-6600 Thai Yoga Massage. Therapeutic stretch/massage that relaxes, soothes, and rejuvenates the body and mind! Contact Karen Landrum, LMT for your individual session. 1st time clients receive 25% discount! 859-992-6300 lifepath-2001.com Used Book Sale. Jan 17-23. Purchase neatlynew or used books, movies, music and more for prices under $4. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Kenton County Public Library. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000
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Benefits of Aromatherapy. Basics of aromatherapy in a hands-on class. Create your own products. FREE GIFT! With Aruna Sivakumar, LMT. Scheduled regularly throughout the year. Dates TBD. $40. Mantra Wellness Center. 4677 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 MantraWellnessCenter.com
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Boundaries. Jan 26- Mar 12. Artists combine objects in unusual ways, pushing perceived edges of self and formation of identity. Fitton Center for Creative Arts. 101 S. Monument Ave, Hamilton, OH. 513-863-8873
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Using traditional and modern chiropractic techniques as well as active rehab and nutritional guidance to promote overall wellness. Space certified technology is used to locate where stress has settled into the muscles. Once the location is found, work begins to unwind the stress patterns and rebuild the body’s ability to adapt to outside stressors more effectively. See ad on page 13.
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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 pages 11.
HORTICULTURE GRADY HORTICULTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES Craig D. Grabow 859-393-1561 CGrabow.Grady@gmail.com We offer home gardening courses for first time gardeners in Site Planning, Design and Preparation; Plant Selection and Growing Advice; Pest Identification and Management; Harvesting and Storage Techniques. Free initial consultation! See ad on page 19.
LAUGHTER THERAPY HEALTHY DINING INDIGO 2637 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 513-321-9952 2053 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell, KY 859-331-4339 MyIndigoGrill.com
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Indigo is great for the vegetarian that is eating out with someone who is not. Dishes range from a vegetarian foccocia bowl salad to grilled steak with harissa sauce,to shrimp alfredo. Indigo also offers vegan selections. Awesome award winning and build your own salads. Indoor/Outdoor seating is available at both locations. See ad on page 31.
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Presents benefits of laughter and brings the audience out of their chairs to participate in a roar of laughter. Age 25 plus.
LAUGHTER YOGA CERTIFIED LAUGHTER YOGA TEACHER Patrick Murphy Welage 513-607-1830 PWelage@hotmail.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.
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.
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!
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 13.
WRITING WOMEN WRITING FOR (A) CHANGE 6906 Plainfield Rd (Silverton), 45236. (513) 272-1171 WomenWriting.org/PODCASTS.html From personal essays to blogging and documentaries, we share how writing intersects with the lives of the women, young women and men who are participating in weekly writing classes, the Feminist Leadership Academy and Young Women Writing for (a) Change programs, and the community beyond our walls. Each episode can be heard via our website or downloaded to the computer or MP3 player.
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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