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hen the Thanksgiving dinner guest list includes those who do not eat turkey, what is the cook—or the thoughtful guest—to do? Many families feel they should come up with a second main course to offer alongside the traditional holiday bird. Likewise, vegetarian or vegan guests might want to bring a dish they can eat without making extra work for their host. So, in addition to turkey for traditionalists, what entrées can we prepare that are celebratory, seasonal, show-stoppers— but not faux turkey? Traditionally, Italian families have made both roasted turkey and a main pasta dish for Thanksgiving. A vegetable lasagna will feed a crowd and can be made ahead of time. For a smaller group, prepared butternut ravioli, available fresh or frozen at better grocery stores, can be simply tossed with aromatic browned butter and sautéed fresh sage. For a vegan offering, small acorn squashes may be filled with a flavorful mixture of caramelized onions, savory beans and dried fruits. Smaller squash are more readily available in early November and keep well in the refrigerator or other cool spots. When these dishes arrive at the table, everyone will have much to be thankful for—including leftovers. Judith Fertig is a freelance food writer at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com. The accompanying recipes are from her cookbooks. Visit our Conscious Eating BLOG at consciouseating.nacincin.com
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Thanksgiving Lasagna This seasonal vegetarian entrée will feed a crowd and taste even better the next day. Serves 12 9 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup coarsely shredded carrot 2 cups baby spinach 2 cups cubed butternut squash 1 (16-ounce) jar marinara sauce 1½ tsp dried oregano, crushed 2 cups cream-style cottage cheese, drained 1 slightly beaten egg 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese 1. Oil a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Set aside. 2. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and sauté onion and mushrooms until the mushrooms begin to release their juices, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, squash and spinach and cook, stirring, until tender. Stir in marinara sauce and oregano. In a medium-size mixing bowl, stir together the cottage cheese and egg. 3. Layer three noodles in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with a third of the cottage cheese mixture, a third of the
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LESS STUFF,
HOW TO TRANSFORM THE MODERN SHOPPING DILEMMA
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MORE HAPPINESS From Producer to Consumer
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s winter holiday shopping inexorably nears its peak, the last weeks of the year are often the most frenetic. We’re bombarded with advertisements for gifts of all kinds, caught between doing good for the people we love and thinking that surely there’s a better way than trudging around like beasts of burden, crossing hazardous parking lots and navigating crowded malls in search of a satisfying end to the seasonal buying spree. We wonder: Will the gifts we spend our time and money to buy really make anyone happy—or the world a better place? What if we could reinvent shopping every day of the year? It turns out that it’s possible to simplify our shopping, while at the same time making it both meaningful and green, including purchasing gifts that will do the most good every time they are used. On our way to realizing this ideal solution, it helps to understand the origins of the modern shopping dilemma. To begin, we must ask ourselves why we respond to marketers in ways that perpetuate mindless socioeconomic trends.
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Americans experienced a major paradigm shift in the early part of the 19th century with the advent of the Industrial Revolution. Basically, we changed from an agrarian economy, in which most people produced what they consumed, to a manufacturing and services economy, in which people are mostly just consumers. According to the online Encyclopedia of Earth, the present-day “worker as consumer” worldview was fully entrenched in the United States by the 1920s, when the labor movement stopped advocating a shorter workweek to instead focus on securing better wages and working conditions. The goal was to guarantee more buying power for workers, so that they could purchase more than just the necessities of daily living. After World War II, this idea got a boost from economist Victor LeBeau, who in 1947 declared, “Our enormously productive economy… demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfaction, in consumption. We need things consumed, burned up, replaced and discarded at an ever-accelerating rate.” It’s perhaps not coincidental that, “Our national happiness peaked in the
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1950s,” as related by Annie Leonard in the compelling video The Story of Stuff, just as television began spreading the new philosophy of what Leonard calls “work-watch-spend.” We work to make money, then come home and relax as we watch television. On TV, we see ads that let us know that we could do and be a lot better—if only we had the right product. So, we begin to feel less worthy, go shopping and buy that product that we hope will make us do/become/ feel better, and the cycle repeats. Today, shopping has become firmly entrenched in the American lifestyle. It is used as an antidote to boredom, a substitute for socializing and a quick fix for a disguised emotional need. We continue doing it even when we’re aware that we are buying things we don’t need and can’t afford. The more aware among us also understand that all the stuff we buy and store, and cause to be manufactured and distributed, creates a negative impact on people’s lives and the environment— which leads to even more stress.
Stuff versus the Right Stuff Among the reasons that it’s possible to make shopping different today is the dawning of conscious awareness about the impact a product has through its entire life-cycle, from raw resources through ending up in a landfill or recycled. Daniel Goleman, whose books explore emotional and social intelligence, has tackled this topic in Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Can Change Everything.
“Ecological intelligence,” he explains, “lets us apply what we learn about how human activity impinges on ecosystems so as to do less harm and once again to live sustainably in our niche—these days, the entire planet.” Goleman advocates that we take our role as consumers seriously in three ways: 1) Get the information and know the ecological impacts of the things we buy; 2) Favor the eco-friendly improvements that companies make to their products; and 3) Share that information. Widespread individual support for sustainable alternatives, says Goleman, “That’s what’s going to give it the magnitude that can actually shift market share.” On websites like GoodGuide.com and StoryOfStuff.com, we can check on the product life-cycle of everything from cosmetics and bottled water to the electronic gadgets we might be considering as holiday gifts. It’s bound to be a balancing act, unless we elect to forego shopping altogether. For example, for an e-reader, Goleman counsels, “You’d need to drive to a store 300 miles away to create the equivalent in toxic impacts on health of making one ereader—but you might do that and more if you drive to the mall every time you buy a new book.” Goleman hopes that such information will lead us to make informed decisions by using our buying power to show companies the direction they need to take to meet a growing, enlightened demand. As we enthuse to our friends about how well the naturally scented soy candles on our holiday buffet table performed, they might also seek them out, and then tell others. Friends might want a fair trade tablecloth of their own when we gather around one at a dinner party and explain how paying fair wages helps im-
prove labor conditions and supports the local economy of the artisans’ village in India. Concludes Goleman, “As market share shifts, all of a sudden within companies, the grounds of the debate shifts, because now, doing the right thing is synonymous with capturing market. Doing good is the same as doing well.”
Cultivating Feel-Good Shopping Simplicity Duane Elgin, author of the landmark Voluntary Simplicity, observes, “Simplicity that is consciously chosen, deliberate and intentional, supports a higher quality of life. In reality, it is consumerism that offers lives of sacrifice, whereas simplicity offers lives of opportunity.” Although every holiday celebration requires some sort of shopping— even for the most voluntarily simple lifestyle—a new outlook can put our time and money where it does the most good for everyone—including us. In Less Is More, authors Cecile Andrews and Wanda Urbanska detail the types of simplicity thinking that can streamline our shopping and make us feel good, as we do good. Here’s a synopsis: UNCLUTTERED. Less stuff translates to a more peaceful, serene home environment. Instead of buying a knickknack, why not get creative? Paying for an hour of a home-staging expert’s time to give a friend or family member’s abode a fresh look— using their own things— achieves the aim of effecting change without adding stuff. CIVIC. Giving money to civic organizations helps the broader community and can simplify gift-giving. Comments Leah Ingram, author of Suddenly Frugal, “I recall my daughter’s long-ago first grade teacher telling us on back-to-school night that she didn’t need any presents at the holidays, and instead, would we please buy board games for the class. That was a specific
request that I respected and answered. Had she said that [a specific charity] was her special cause, then I could have made a donation in her name in good conscience.” FRUGAL. Spending less for things we really don’t need can result in more money saved for the really important things, such as a long-desired vacation that broadens our horizons and helps improve a developing nation. We can also experience the joy of providing unforgettable experiences that enrich loved ones’ lives—perhaps a New York City family reunion taking in the sights and culture, or a weekend skiing the fresh powder of the Rockies. Making special plans close to home can also be instilled with the joy of a special occasion. BUSINESS-ORIENTED. Business-oriented simplicity leads us to seek more meaningful alternatives to tchotchketype gifts for employees and colleagues. Gift certificates to locally owned, green restaurants, health spas and other conscientious retailers and service providers help support local communities while honoring business associates and making shopping meaningful—and simpler—for us. SOULFUL. Less time spent shopping also translates to the option of devoting more time to beneficial activities that enhance our authentic selves. Special moments spent taking a walk in a quiet park, autumn garden or another natural setting provide a gentle way to step away from holiday craziness and de-stress. When we know that the time and money we spent shopping have not only pleased the recipients, but have also done good in the world, it places our efforts in a new and brighter light. “As we get away from materialism,” sums up Urbanska, “the focus for Christmas and Hanukkah can return to its real spiritual meaning.” Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com.
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adult person. “The liver detoxifies what people and pets eat,” she says. “In pets, liver function is similar to that of a child, with a limited ability to metabolize and detoxify certain foods, thereby rendering them potentially toxic.”
Rumors of Harm The concept of killer pet foods escalated into a crisis when Menu Foods, a Canadian-based manufacturer of many pet foods, recalled its products in 2004 and 2007, creating the biggest-ever pet food recall in U.S. history. The recalled pet foods contained wheat gluten contaminated with two chemicals: melamine (used to make plastics); and cyanuric acid (used to sanitize pool water). Both were added as cost-saving bulk agents. The lethal mix of these two chemicals caused acute kidney failure, resulting in death for 250,000 pets. Menu Foods ultimately paid $24 million to compensate affected pet owners. “Heightened awareness and demand for quality pet foods skyrocketed after the recalls,” remarks Osborne. “It’s frightening that cyanuric acid is still being legally added to pet food. It artificially boosts protein levels and misleads pet owners as to true protein content, while camouflaging a toxic chemical at the same time. Updated manufacturing guidelines and safety regulations are essential to ensure quality and safety of pet food ingredients. Unfortunately, both are lacking.” She further notes that slaughterhouse floor scraps, considered ined-
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Osborne’s professional experience, training and research validate the fact that feeding our pets homemade foods similar to those we enjoy is a sound, healthy choice. “A meal of chicken, sweet potato and broccoli, for example, is as good for pets as it is for people,” advises Osborne. “Don’t be afraid to prepare meals made of human foods for your pets. In addition to offering honest pet nutrition, it helps curb pricey pet food bills.” Her clients have found that simple recipes save time and money, help to avoid emergency room visits and promote health and wellness. Homemade canine cuisine made of equal portions of a lean protein, such as chicken, turkey, beef, veal, duck, fish or eggs; long-acting carbohydrates, like potatoes, rice, pasta or oatmeal; and fresh vegetables, including broccoli, spinach, green beans, lima beans, peas and carrots are ideal. For “allergic” dogs, modify to 50 percent protein and 50 percent veggies, cutting the carbs. Cats require more protein than dogs, so 80 percent lean protein and 20 percent veggies is purr-fect. Owners can prepare pet meals raw or cooked. Cooking options include broiling, boiling, frying, baking and grilling. Mix, and add a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil; the oil enhances the smell and taste of a pet’s food and is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Don’t forget to season a pet’s meal so it smells good. The three top flavors most pets enjoy are barbecue, pasta sauce and low-sodium tamari. Osborne balances homemade pet meals with a reputable vitamin-mineral, antioxidant supplement. Carol Osborne is America’s first veteri-
narian to be a board certified anti-aging diplomat. She founded the American Pet Institute, created Pet Anti-Aging Wellness Systems (PAAWS) and authored Naturally Healthy Dogs and Naturally Healthy Cats. Her research has pioneered new therapies to treat and prevent age-related degenerative disease and promote optimum health and longevity for pets. Visit CarolOnPets.com.
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FOR DOGS Shepherd’s Spicy Breakfast Turkey & Egg Patties
1. Combine all ingredients except the oil in a large mixing bowl; stir well, but do not over mix. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. 2. Shape the turkey mixture into 12 patties about 2½ inches in diameter.
Purrin’ Salmon Pate 6 ounces boneless, skinless salmon ½ cup finely chopped celery 1 envelope unflavored gelatin ¼ cup breadcrumbs 1 organic egg, beaten ½ cup distilled or spring water 1. Preheat oven to 325° F. 2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. 3. Pack into a small fish-shaped mold and bake for 45 minutes. 4. Serve at room temperature.
Frosty Feline Fruity Delight
Makes 12 patties 1¼ lbs ground turkey ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic 1 tsp salt ½ tsp dried thyme leaves ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp dried red pepper flakes, crushed Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tbsp dried bread crumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tbsp vegetable oil
squash, puréed carrots, creamed corn and white asparagus tips.
FOR CATS Cats are obligatory carnivores, unlike dogs and people, and most turn up their noses at anything that doesn’t offer a taste and smell to their liking. About 5.5 ounces of food per meal, twice a day, is ideal for most cats. Most cats are either meat eaters or fish eaters, although occasionally individuals enjoy meat and fish. Cats like chicken, chicken livers, lamb, beef, turkey, duck, veal and venison; many fish-loving cats relish salmon. Lean meat may be prepared in many ways— boiled, broiled, fried or grilled. Cats also enjoy vegetables such as puréed
2 tbsp organic yogurt 1 tbsp raw cut oats ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice 2 ounces fresh berries, mashed ½ mashed banana ¼ minced apple 1. Mix and blend the oats and banana. Add apples, orange juice and yogurt; mix; then add berries. 2. Serve fresh. Alternatively, freeze in ice cube trays and feed 1 fruit cube daily to keep kitty purring for more. Source: Recipes courtesy of Dr. Carol Osborne. Visit our Natural Pet BLOG at naturalpet.nacincin.com
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RETHINKING THE DIABETES DILEMMA Alternatives Expand Upon Conventional Therapies Diet and Exercise Play Key Roles
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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, 23.6 million people in the United States, or 7.8 percent of the total population, have diabetes (5.7 million of these undiagnosed), and it remains the sixth leading cause of death in this country. The good news is that there are natural treatment alternatives.
Background
The lynchpin of diabetes is insulin, a key hormone that allows glucose (sugar) to be converted into energy. The onset of diabetes indicates that the body is experiencing a shortage of insulin and/or decreased ability to use it. Type 1 diabetes, which is caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin, usually manifests in children and adults under 30. It accounts for only five percent of cases. Type 2 diabetes, in which the body fails to respond appropriately to the presence of insulin and to properly absorb glucose from the blood, accounts for 95 percent of incidences, generally occurring after age 40. If left untreated over time, either type can lead to further health complications, including diseases of the heart, eyes and kidneys, plus blindness, nerve damage and kidney failure. Today’s conventional medical treatment of Type 2 diabetes typically starts with lifestyle and dietary changes, including aerobic and resistance exercise and avoidance of excess
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November is American Diabetes Month carbohydrates, sweets and starches. If necessary, a glucose-lowering medication may be added. Complementary natural treatment of Type 2 diabetes also begins with a more nutritional diet and exercise plan, managed by a nutrition-savvy medical doctor, naturopath, certified nutritionist, holistic nurse practitioner or dietician. Maintaining a healthy weight and controlling blood sugar are essential.
A Natural Prescription Following a diet based on low glycemic carbohydrates, adequate protein and good fats is key. Examples of good carbs include: legumes and beans, whole wheat, barley, brown rice, quinoa, apples, apricots, grapefruit, cherries, plums,
pears and berries. High glycemic carbs to be avoided include (but are not limited to) donuts, white rice and white flour products, cake, cookies and dried dates. Healthy proteins include lean chicken and turkey, wild salmon, grassfed beef and buffalo, tofu, tempeh and eggs. Good sources of healthy fats are olive, flax seed and hemp seed oils. A high-fiber diet is also vital in improving blood sugar and insulin response, because low fiber diets have been associated with increased risk for diabetes. Foods to include are whole grains, nuts, seeds and dark green, leafy vegetables. Research from the University of Helsinki, Finland, further suggests that limiting cow’s milk may be beneficial, especially for infants and children. A study of children born to a diabetic parent found that they were susceptible to diabetes later in life after exposure to cow’s milk as youngsters. Chromium may help lower blood glucose levels in cases of Type 2 diabetes, with the most recent study from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. A typical dose is 200 micrograms daily. Magnesium is also important, as Harvard University scientists discovered a significant inverse association between magnesium intake and diabetes risk. A large population-based study in Taiwan, published in Magnesium Re-
Diabetics may benefit from eating small meals throughout the day, to help maintain blood sugar balance. search, showed that adding magnesium to drinking water led to a lower risk of death from Type 2 diabetes. The best sources of magnesium are amaranth, sunflower seeds, quinoa, spinach, wild rice, tofu, almonds, halibut, brown rice, white beans and avocado. If these foods are not regularly on the menu, consider a magnesium supplement. A typical daily dose begins with 500 to 750 milligrams (mg), although this may be reduced in the event of diarrhea or loose stools. Zinc also may assist the body’s use of insulin. Suggested dosage is 30 mg a day, balanced with 2 mg copper. Antioxidant vitamins (A, C, E, betacarotene) and B complex vitamins, as well as other antioxidant nutrients from superfoods such as green tea, blueberries and pomegranates, may help prevent diabetes-related nerve damage, according to research published in the Bratislava Medical Journal and Diabetes Care.
In addition, studies of calcium and vitamin D have shown some initial promise in middle-aged and older women in warding off metabolic syndrome, a known diabetes precursor. (Reports in Menopause, Current Drug Targets and Diabetes Care.) Finally, a host of scientific journals support the helpfulness of certain herbs. Bilberry and Gingko biloba may help prevent or delay diabetic-related eye damage. Gymnema sylvestre, fenugreek and bitter melon have been shown to help control blood sugar levels. Physical activity, which certainly helps reduce weight, may also help in regulating overall blood glucose. Exercise facilitates circulation, while working to prevent some of the complications associated with diabetes, including peripheral vascular and heart disease. It’s recommended that diabetes sufferers have a snack just prior to and immediately following exercising to help maintain stable blood sugar levels. James Rouse is a naturopathic doctor, entrepreneur, Ironman triathlete and wellness media personality, best known on the West Coast for his Optimum Wellness TV segments. Learn more at OptimumWellness.com. Visit our Healing Ways BLOG at healingways.nacincin.com
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OVERCOME HOLIDAY
MEDIA MADNESS THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE AREN’T THINGS
by Melinda Hemmelgarn
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f your children watch commercial television, go to the movies, play video games or spend leisure time on the computer surfing the Internet or chatting and texting with friends, they already know exactly what they must have to be happy this holiday season. That’s because ads aimed at kids are everywhere, enticing them to desire toys, branded clothing, foods and other products they don’t really need and their parents might not be able to afford. Nor will these things they want so desperately make them happy.
Family Media Diets
How much is too much of a good thing? According to The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation’s study of media in the lives of 8- to 18-year-olds, young people today consume more media than ever before—about 7½ hours a day, often multitasking or using media simultaneously. At the same time, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than two hours of screen media use per day for children over 2 and none for younger children—with good reason. While exposure to media in moderation can be educational and entertaining, the Center on Media and Child Health links excessive media consumption with poor diet, poor body image, obesity, earlier sexual activity, smoking, violence, disturbed sleep and increased anxiety. Psychologist Susan Linn, director and co-founder of the Boston-based Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC), explains that exposure to media and marketing also promotes materialistic values in children and is stressful for families. CCFC conference reports on relevant research show that conflict between parents and children is often directly related to children’s exposure to advertising. Juliet Schor, author of Born to Buy: The Commercialized Child and the New Consumer Culture, says, “[Even] psychologically healthy children will be made worse off if they become more enmeshed in the culture of getting and spending.” Likewise, Tim Kasser, author of The High Price of Materialism and psychology professor at Knox College, in Galesburg, Illinois, reports that countries with the highest levels of kid-targeted marketing have the least happy kids.
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Secrets of Family Happiness
It turns out that what kids really value, but may not express, is quality time with their family. Our sense of well-being depends less on stuff and more on relationships, a sense of belonging, community and spiritual nourishment, according to research led by Kasser and colleague Kennon M. Sheldon, a psychology professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Granted, time isn’t easily packaged and placed under a tree. Instead, parents can pull the plug, or at least set time limits, watch and talk about media content together, agree to buy less stuff and schedule more meaningful free time together. Here are some ideas to create happy holiday memories to last a lifetime: Document family history. Turn kids into roving reporters and interview relatives to learn and record the family’s past. Start with a family tree, and then fill in fun details. Where did Great Grandpa come from? What did he eat for lunch at school and what was Grandma’s favorite holiday recipe when she was a child? What games did your grandparents play as kids? Revisit the family’s culinary heritage. Make traditional dishes and take photographs of the finished masterpieces. Make a scrapbook with recipes, pictures and stories about the recipes to create a treasured family holiday cookbook. Share skills. Elders may have talents they’d like to pass down to younger generations. Such activities include sewing, quilting, knitting, bread making (from scratch), wood-
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working, painting, dancing, drawing, jewelry making and playing musical instruments. Resist the pressure to put a TV in a child’s bedroom. It guarantees that the youngster will spend more time with advertisers and less time with you or engaged in books, physical activity and creative play. TV also exposes children to cultural messages that may lie outside a family’s values. Talk to your children about those potential conflicts. Discuss the use and impact of advertising. Explore how ads grab our attention through use of color, music and celebrities. Ask kids how an ad makes them feel, and show them how ads sell us “lifestyles.” See if you can spot branded products in movies. Declare a screen-free day or TV-free week. It may take some getting used to at first, but the rewards are many. You’ll discover you have extra time to be together as a family, play games, read and enjoy meaningful conversation. Best of all, nourish each child’s spirit with a printed or even framed list of what you love about them, and why they’re the greatest gift of all. Then prove it, by showering them with your “presence.” For more ideas and insights, visit NewDream.org/holiday/ index.php, cmch.tv and CommercialFreeChildhood.org. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a Midwestbased registered dietitian and freelance journalist and the host of Food Sleuth Radio. She teaches media literacy workshops nationwide. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com Visit our Healthy Kids BLOG at healthykids.nacincin.com
“If I don’t have wisdom, I can teach you only ignorance.” ~Leo Buscaglia
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The Gratitude Campaign A Simple Gesture from the Heart Says it All by Scott Truitt
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hortly after 9/11, I began a practice of approaching military personnel whenever I see them in public to thank them for serving for us. Most times, it has been a wonderful experience for both of us. Occasionally, however, it has felt a bit awkward, for reasons that are not always apparent in the moment. Other times, I couldn’t muster up the nerve to approach them at all. What has been consistent is that every time I’ve done it, they seem very appreciative of the gesture, and I have always felt better for having expressed my gratitude. It can be difficult for some people to approach strangers this way, because many of us have been socialized since childhood not to talk to people we don’t know, much less open our hearts to thank them for defending our very freedom to be whoever we want to be. My occasional reluctance and awkwardness in these situations made me think that it would be nice if we civilians had a gesture or sign, similar to a military salute, that we could use to express our gratitude quickly and easily, without having to even approach a stranger. I did some research and found a sign that originated in 18th-century France. The Sign, which some are now calling The Gratitude Sign, begins by placing your hand over your heart, and then bringing your hand down and out in front of you, bending your arm at the elbow (not the wrist), and ending with your hand at about your belly button, slightly facing the person you wish to thank. Fully translated, it means, “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.” My next challenge was how to
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spread the message. I called a client, the National Football League’s Seattle Seahawks, and told them I wanted to share this sign with people as a means of expressing their gratitude when circumstances might not allow for a verbal thank-you. The Seahawks suggested that I make a short video they could air during their games. So, I partnered with Amy Sedgwick of Mouse House Productions, in Seattle, to create the videos at GratitudeCampaign.org. Since our video first aired in 2007, an estimated 30 to 40 million people have seen it, and many are now using The Sign throughout the world. I’m often asked if The Sign is limited to honoring military personnel. Not at all. Look around, and I’m sure that you’ll find lots of people who are serving our communities, from local to global. If you appreciate their service, give them The Sign. Say, “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.” Scott Truitt is the founder of Gratitude Campaign.org. Visit our Inspiration BLOG at inspiration.nacincin.com
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Unplug Electronic Vampires SEE INSTANT SAVINGS ON ENERGY BILLS by Brita Belli
Standby power, also called vampire power, vampire draw, phantom load or leaking electricity, refers to the electric power consumed by electronic appliances while they are switched off or in a standby mode, and not unplugged. Source: Wikipedia
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nplugging electronic devices and appliances can pay real dividends, both in reducing the amount of energy we use—and our subsequent carbon footprint— and in lowering our utility bills. Meanwhile, in doing so, we have the pleasure of plugging back into real human interaction and communication with the natural world to recharge our peace and joy and true power. With each watt we deduct, we bring down the total energy consumed. All told, electronic devices and appliances account on average for 20 percent of a household’s energy bills. (For the record: A watt is a unit of measurement
for power. For example, a 100-watt light bulb consumes 100 watts of power per hour when turned on.) Standby power alone—the power flowing to the TV, DVD player, cell phone charger, laptop and other devices when they’re not in use—can account for as much as 5 to 10 percent of total home energy use. Employing a power strip is an easy way to completely turn off all the assorted gadgets when they’re not in use.
Accountable Savings.
Here’s what we can save each hour, every time we unplug the following electronics: n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
Desktop computer CPU: 120 watts when awake, 30 watts asleep Desktop computer monitor: 150 watts when awake, 30 watts asleep Laptop: 50 watts Stereo: 70 to 400 watts TV: 19-inch = 65 to 110 watts; 27-inch = 113 watts; 36inch = 133 watts; 53- to 61-inch projection = 170 watts Average plasma TV: 301 watts Average LCD (standard) TV: 111 watts Average LCD (LED): 101 watts (save energy by lowering the backlight) DVD: 20 to 25 watts DirecTV HR20 DVR: 33 watts Microsoft Xbox 360: 119 to 187 watts (video game consoles consume nearly the same energy in idle mode as when being played) Sony PlayStation 3: 150 watts Nintendo Wii: 19 watts Wireless router: 7 watts
We can start by eliminating the standby power drain, then work toward big bucks energy savings by making it a habit to unplug whatever electronics currently are not in use. Brita Belli is the editor of E – The Environmental Magazine. Sources: EnergySavers.gov; nrdc.org; Reviews.cnet.com; Standby.lbl.gov Visit our Green Living BLOG at greenliving.nacincin.com
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communityspotlight Transformation of an Acupuncturist:
Healing Body, Mind and Spirit
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igi Klimick Pereira’s journey as an acupuncturist began when her mom died of complications of multiple sclerosis and cancer. Shortly after the passing of her mom Gigi went on a trip. “In hindsight I kept busy to avoid looking inside and seeing how much it really affected me. I got injured and went to an acupuncturist. The treatments developed into something else; I got in touch with emotional and spiritual levels. Once the physical injury was taken care of, the treatments were directed toward helping with my grieving process.” Because of the benefits at all levels, Gigi entered the profession. “My mom's passing was a major inspiration to go into acupuncture. Once I had graduated from acupuncture school, I went for more education on acupuncture for the cancer patient at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. The beautiful thing about this system is that we can address issues as superficial or deep as the patient wants. We can address, e.g., something like falling off a bike and hurting your knee; we can leave it at that or it can be a catalyst, like it was in my case, to address deeper issues.” She reassures those wary of needles: “They are sterile and disposable. They’re as thin as your hair, flexible and solid so they're different from the needles most people are used to. The pain level differs from person to person: most people feel nothing. The initial sensation is like a mosquito bite. After that, you might have an achy sensation. For most people, it's not a problem at all.” “Acupuncture has virtually no side effects. It's a very highly effective
system. Unfortunately, a lot of people will not think of it for ailments. That's a matter of living in the Western world. Acupuncture is not yet considered a mainstream modality of medicine but complementary and alternative.” “Oftentimes we can get amazing results quickly. That is more likely to happen when it's an acute issue, like someone falling. For illnesses chronic in nature—migraine, irritable bowel—more sessions are required. Many people are trying to take as little medication as they can. Acupuncture can often help them achieve that goal.” The Five Element System is a method within Chinese medicine. It recognizes that we are part of a bigger picture, affected by the world around us. The seasons and elements relate to the continuous cycle of change—from night to day, autumn to winter, youth to old age.
“Acupuncture has virtually no side effects. It’s a very highly effective system. Unfortunately, a lot of people will not think of it for ailments.” “The Five Elements observed in nature are also recognized within each individual. My job as a practitioner is to figure out what each person's constitution is... and make sure the systems and organs are working in good bal-
ance. Each individual is as unique as a person's fingerprint, a little bit more of one element vs. another. My job is to see how that is being presented and what the dynamics of that interrelationship are. That helps me decide which acupuncture points to use. Once I can identify what your strongest or weakest element is I can keep an eye on the health and balance of all the elements to make sure your system is functioning properly. We're looking for that balance in body, mind, and spirit.” “One thing extremely transformative in my past has been the recognition that we are not as separate as we are raised to believe in the West. I've learned to recognize that health goes beyond a strong physical body. That was the way that I got to it, I did not have any chance of moving on without listening to my own emotions— definitely a catalyst.” “I've been fortunate to meet amazing medical doctors here in Cincinnati that are not only open to what I do but refer patients. I would like to see more people consider alternative medicine as a strong resource!” To contact Klimick Acupuncture or find out more about The Five Element System of acupuncture, visit: http:// klimickacupuncture.com/welcome.html or call 513-834-8173.
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hristiane Northrup, a respected obstetrician/gynecologist and visionary in women’s health and wellness, is renowned for the practical medical and emotional counsel she generously shares in her many bestselling books. Among her best known are Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and Mother-Daughter Wisdom. Now Northrup is focused on another aspect of women’s health in The Secret Pleasures of Menopause. The idea is to help women of all ages achieve vibrant health by tapping into their inner wisdom in order to experience joy and fulfillment throughout life. Why do you believe the pursuit of pleasure is just as vital for a vibrant life as a healthy diet and exercise? You will not stick to a healthy diet and exercise plan unless you find pleasure in the pursuit of it. You must come to this by yourself and discover that the moment-tomoment way you live your life has to be pleasurable, because there’s not a happy ending to an unhappy journey. For years, I’ve watched people foregoing various foods to look a certain way; I see people who have perfect bodies, but absolutely no joy or life force shining behind their eyes. The joy and pleasure have to come first; then the
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lifestyle supports this. We consider a narrow waist beautiful because it is generally healthy. Too much belly fat is unhealthy, because it produces an abnormal hormonal milieu and can lead to an earlier death from cancer, heart disease and/or diabetes. You have to exercise your body and eat well on a sustainable basis to look healthy—there’s just no way around it. The more you take care of yourself, the more pleasure you experience.
How do we enhance our pleasure in life at any age? One of the biggest keys to enhancing your pleasure is to pay attention to what feels good. This is your vital guiding factor. Simple things, like enjoying a bouquet of flowers, are important. Pleasure begins with awakening the senses. I also recommend that you start to appreciate your skin, as well as the other parts of your body that serve you well. One of my older patients told me, “I’m no longer concerned with how my legs look. What I love is that when I get up in the morning, my knees work.” I hold the position that pleasure and happiness are actually the only things that work for us and are sustainable. What is the relationship of pleasure to the health-enhancing effects of nitric oxide? Nitric oxide is an odorless, colorless gas that’s produced by the lining of every blood vessel in the body. It passes through cell walls instantaneously and can simultaneously boost circulation. It’s also the über neurotransmitter that signals all body cells to balance out
levels of serotonin, dopamine and betaendorphins, which produce feelings of well-being. Nitric oxide is not stored in the body, so exercise, especially aerobics, helps raise its levels in the body at any age. When someone wins an Olympic gold medal, you can be sure he or she is at the height of a nitric oxide burst. Why do you believe that “life has just begun” after menopause? When you are in midlife, you obviously have the same soul as when you were 12. However, if you have negotiated midlife skillfully by getting rid of excess baggage, thinking positively, moving into relationships that support you and making peace with those that haven’t— then you have access to the dictates of your soul. Menopause is a wakeup call. We’re waking up to who we are and to what we love. You find that you don’t care what other people think nearly as much as you used to, and yet you are able to better appreciate others because you appreciate yourself. Now that I’m over 50, everything
I’m drawn to and everything my body wants to do brings me more pleasure. This goes against everything we’ve been taught—that we’re designed to disintegrate with age, get osteoporosis and decline into chronic degenerative diseases. As of midlife, I feel like I’ve come home to myself. For example, I’ve been dancing Argentine tango for a year and loving it. I’m also happy to report that my daughters have come home to themselves more quickly than I have. I would like to egg all women on with this concluding thought: A woman’s body is designed for pleasure, and when we invite it into our own lives, we are a gift to the world. For more information, visit DrNorthrup.com. Ellen Mahoney teaches writing at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Email evm@Infionline.net. Visit our Wise Words BLOG at wisewords.nacincin.com
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he mythical Riddle of the Sphinx asks, “What is it that walks on four legs in the morning, two at midday and three in the evening?” The answer is man, who starts out crawling, then walks upright, and finally needs the assistance of a cane. Specialized sticks and poles have also evolved over the ages for use in pursuit of recreational fitness. Whatever the technology, the primary function of any type of pole is to retain or regain one’s balance. Whether schussing a frozen ski slope or making the ascent of a rocky hillside easier, that extra leg can serve as a pivotal accessory. The instrument itself can even be turned directly to the purpose of fitness, when it is used in Nordic pole walking.
Extreme Versatility Just the names of Henry David Thoreau or John Muir evoke the romantic image of a nature lover wandering the virgin landscape, hiking staff in hand. This is a goal that we can all still achieve, given suitable surroundings. From a fallow tree limb to a finely machined, telescoping rod, hundreds of models are available to aid in tackling mountain, forest or
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stream, including those that sport attached seats or fold up for backpacking. Some aficionados even collect them. Besides saving us from a spill into a babbling brook, poles come in handy for testing the depth of water, knocking down spider webs, parting bushes and fending off wild animals. They can also be used to dislodge a piece of ripe fruit from its branch. From day to day, using a pair of trekking poles saves strain on the knees, especially during descents, according to the American Hiking Society. In skiing, other key considerations come into play. Jen Butson, director of public affairs at Ski Vermont (SkiVermont. com), explains: “Poles are used to enable the skier to gain more speed, as well as improve balance. Alpine ski poles help with improving the timing of the more advanced ski turns in steeper terrain, or in moguls, serving as an extended platform for better balance.” Regarding another popular winter pastime, hiking in snowshoes, Butson elaborates on the similar, yet distinctive benefits. “When snowshoeing, poles also provide stability and balance in varied terrain, deeper snow conditions and during side-slope traverses. Poles further serve to engage the upper body of the fitness-minded snowshoer, offering a total body workout and incremental caloric expenditure.”
SOFTLY New Nordic Workout A unique regimen called Nordic pole walking was brought to the United States in 2004, via Naples, Florida. Klaus Schwanbeck, Ph.D., a German track coach, has devised a way to adapt ski-like movements to provide a low impact, aerobic routine. Naples Community Hospital (NCH) was the first to train instructors under Schwanbeck’s tutelage. NCH Group Fitness Coordinator Bobbie Lee Gruninger says, “The benefits are that you can burn a high ratio of body fat. You get the heart rate in the mid-range and it stays in the mid-range the entire time, because of the speed and distance that you’re walking. We do about seven miles out on the beach.” Any climate will do, as long the attire is appropriate. Don’t just buy the lightweight, adjustable poles and have at it, though. As Gruninger advises, “It’s important to be trained properly to do Nordic pole walking, because a lot of people just dig the pole in and take big steps, and they don’t get the rotation in their upper body. It’s not really much like skiing.” (Video lesson at PoleWalkingUSA.com). Rather, specific technique is required. Gruninger points out, “With Nordic pole walking, the poles have to be adjusted so that when you put the pole on the ground, you want your elbow right at your waist and your wrist will be slightly lower than that. If you’re doing it correctly, your shoulders are actually slightly rotating side-to-side, which engages the
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mark your calendar Meditation for Beginners Tuesdays, Nov 2,9,16, 7-9pm Learn how to meditate in several different ways. $85 for 3 wks. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY.
RSVP 859-426-8211 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Create a Holiday Ornament with Natural Materials – 6;30-8pm. Learn how to create your own ornament using natural materials. Registration required. Free. Mariemont Branch Library. 3810 Pocahontas Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-4467 Loving What Is “The Work” of Byron Katie – 6:30-9pm. Facilitated by Martha Creek. “The Work” is a method that clears the mind of limited thinking and helps you find within yourself everything you really need. Love offering. Serenity Now Holistic Center. Union, KY. RSVP 859-647-7780 Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teachings of Bruno Groening – 7pm. Medically Verifiable. Introduction. Free. Sharonville Library. 10980 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. 513-899-3115
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 2010 Reflections Art Show. Display of visual arts, photography, literature composition, film production,dance choreography, and music from local students within 14th District PTA. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030 End of Show Sale – 10am. Free. Krohn Conservatory. 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513352-4080
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 2010 Reflections Art Show. See Nov 2. CGDT: Intro to Neighborhood Gardens – 6-8:30pm. Building a strong garden group, recruitment strategies, asset-based community development, social and financial aspects of fund and friend raising. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981
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Used Book Sale. Used books, movies, music and more at bargain prices. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030 Festive Flavors Holiday Tasting – 5-8pm. Join us as we showcase the best of the holidays at Whole Foods Market! Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131 Shopping on a Budget Store Tour – 6pm. Get helpful tips for shopping store sales and everyday values. Taste delicious and affordable foods. Participants get a goodie bag filled with money-saving coupons and treats. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Practical Intuition Workshop Friday, Nov 5, 6-8pm
$49. Consultations available from 3:30-5pm (1/2hr $50; 1hr $100). Jeanne’s Wellness Center. 9 West High St, Lawrenceburg, IN.
Intuitive Clairvoyant Consultations
Saturday, Nov 6, 12-4pm. 1/2hr-$50; 1hr-$100. Rising Sun Wellness Spa, 103 N. High St, Rising Sun, IN.
Rev. Marcella Zinner will be speaking Sunday, Nov 7, 11am service Consultations available from 1-3:30pm (1/2hr$50; 1hr-$100). Garden Park Unity. 3581 West Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Used Book Sale. See Nov 4. Going Green in the Home and Garden – 10am. Learn about energy and resource conservation for the home. A light lunch will be served. Registration required. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-356-3155. Trail Mix – 5-8pm. Sample local craft drinks and savory granola, listen to live tunes and meet cool people. Proceeds benefit Slow Food Cincinnati. Park + Vine. 1202 Main St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275 Open Studio & Gallery – 6-10pm. Begin Covington’s First Friday Gallery Hop at Covington Clay’s open studio and gallery. 16 W. Pike St. Covington, KY. 859-491-3900 CovingtonClay.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Used Book Sale. See Nov 4.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 2010 Reflections Art Show. See Nov 2.
Author Visit: Cheri Brinkman – 2pm. Meet Cheri Brinkman author of “Cincinnati and Soup: Recipes
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Parent/Child Clay Workshop Saturdays, Nov 6&20, 10am-12pm
A 2-day workshop designed as a tandem activity for a child (age 8 and above) and an adult. Both will hand-build their own clay holiday ornaments. Register in advance. $100 total cost. Covington Clay 16 W. Pike St. Covington, KY.
859-491-3900 CovingtonClay.com from the Queen City and Great Soup” and learn the history of some of Cincinnati’s most famous foods. Books will be available for sale & a signing will follow the presentation. Free. Reading Garden Lounge, Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6900
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Used Book Sale. See Nov 4. TriState Foster Care & Adoption Fair – 1-4pm. Free. Syndicate. 18 East 5th St, Newport, KY. FosterCareCooperative.com
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 CGDT: Civic Engagement Training – 6-8:30pm. An experiential workshop with an emphasis on civic engagement, leadership and effective communication. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981 Polymer Clay Beads – 7-8pm. Adults will learn the process of making their own polymer clay beads. Free. Anderson Branch Library. 7450 State Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-6030
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Healthy Eating Cooking Class – 6pm. All attendees will receive delicious bites, recipes, and some healthy eating and cooking tips. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teach-
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ings of Bruno Groening – 7PM. Medically Verifiable. Introduction. Free. Center for Spiritual Living. 5701 Murray Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 859 472-5411
the holiday month. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030
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Book Sale – 12-6pm. Blue Ash Branch Library. 4911 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6051
Band Night – 7-9:30pm. Brother Stephen, Margaret Darling of The Seedy Seeds and John Davey perform. Park + Vine, 1202 Main St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275
Fantabulous Incredible Family Nights – 7pm. Children and their families are invited to listen to folktales from various lands and make an edible craft. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Book Sale – 10am-5pm. Blue Ash Branch Library. 4911 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6051 Jazz of the Month Club – 2-4pm. Live jazz concert featuring the Jamey Aebersold Quartet. Free. Reading Garden Lounge, Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6900 Thanksgiving on the Ohio Frontier – 2-6pm. Step back in time 200 years. Exchanges between Native Americans and settlers will occur at 2, 3, 4, 5 pm. Samples of period fare will be available 2:30-5:30pm. Free. Shawnee Lookout/Historic Cabin-School Area. 2008 Lawrenceburg Rd, Miami Twp, OH.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Potluck Dinner and Gratitude Circle – 6-8pm. Community gathering open to all. Free. School of Metaphysics Cincinnati. 14 Sheehan Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-821-7353
MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 15 Informational meeting on Foster Care & Adoption – 6:30pm. Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home. 75 Orphanage Rd, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 859-331-2040 x 241 Pamper Yourself – 6:30pm. Make your own lip balm, bath salts & other spa treatments! Registration required. Free. College Hill Branch Library. 1400 W. North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-6036 Year-Round Gardening: Porch Pizzazz – 6:30pm. Dressing up your front door and porch for the upcoming holiday season with the White Oak Garden Center. Free. Monfort Heights Branch Library. 3825 West Fork Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4472 Healthy Eating for the Holidays – 7pm. Learn tips and tricks for eating and staying healthy over
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Be a Hero: Learn About Foster Care & Adoption – 6:30pm. Staff from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services will present a foster care and adoption informational discussion. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030 Cooking Class: Budget Saving Holiday Tips – 7pm. 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. 513-459-6131
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Hanna Kroeger 3. No experience required! Learn how to clear viruses, pneumonia & sinus congestion, set the clavicle and restore dropped or prolapsed organs. $20 Rettay Chiropractic. 7560 Burlington Pike. Florence, KY. 859-750-4720 Mom’s Night Out – 6pm. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131 Vegan Thanksgiving Love Feast – 6-9pm. Get inspiration from local restaurants, chefs and food craftspeople for a Thanksgiving meal centered around yummy plant-based foods such as nut roast, stuffed squash, and pumpkin pie. $20 by Nov 15/ $25 at door. Park + Vine, 1202 Main St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275
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Sunday, November 14, 10am-3pm This class is for training and initiation to the third level of Usui Reiki and the Master symbol. Learn to remove energetic blocks, healing meditations, aura cleansing technique and create a crystal grid to send continuous healing. $100
Held at Rettay Chiropractic. 7560 Burlington Pike. Florence, KY.
859-750-4720 for reservations Gluten Free Store Tour/ Discussion – 6:30pm. Join us for an informational and fun store tour while sampling Wheat/Gluten free foods from our departments. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Stressbuster programs – 6:30-8:30pm. Getting a handle on the holiday stress. Enchanted Moments. 127 Main St, Milford, OH. 513-831-5508
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Thursday, November 18th ~ 6-8:30pm Help your body and mind get rid of environmental and emotional toxins. 30-min Auricular Acupuncture Detoxification session followed by 15-minute Chair Massage. Plus organic herbal tea tastings! $45. Klimick Acupuncture. 10979 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 129. Blue Ash, OH.
513-834-8173 KlimickAcupuncture.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Midwest School of Astrology Booth – 10am-7pm. At Victory of Light Psychic Fair. Learn more about the school and new items for Sale. Custom Astrology Calendars. 513-984-2293 midwestschoolofastrology.com Author Visit: Joanne Giovanna Delli Carpini Trimpe – 11am. Author shares her Latin American, Italian and North American recipes. Door prizes given away and food to sample. Joanne’s cookbook, Holy Chow, will also be available for purchase. Free. Covedale Branch Library. 4980 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-4460 Pictures from Italy: Early Childhood Literacy Fair – 1-4pm. Ages 6 and younger with caregiver. Helpful information for parents and childcare providers, activities for children and concerts by Jim Gill and David Kisor. The first 400 children will receive a free book! Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Midwest School of Astrology Booth – 10am-7pm. See Nov 20.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Laughter Yoga – 5:30-7pm. With Patrick Murphy Welage. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy Hour!” $10. You Do Yoga. 1319 Main St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-2277160 WorldPeaceLaughter.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Laughter Yoga – 9-10:30am. With Patrick Murphy Welage. $10. Tri-Health Pavillion. 6200 Pfeiffer Rd. (at I-71), Blue Ash, OH. 513-985-6732 WorldPeaceLaughter.com Family Saturday: Shocking Chapeau! – 1-4pm. Looking for something creative to do after the Thanksgiving holiday? Join us anytime to create your own Rosson Crow inspired hat in the UnMuseum. Contemporary Arts Center. 44 East 6th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-345-8400
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Glass Etching for Beginners – 6pm. Learn the basics of glass etching to make designer gifts. Free. West End Branch Library. 805 Ezzard Charles Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6026
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Used Books Sale – 5-7:30pm. Every 2nd Monday of each month. We gratefully accept donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, videotapes, audiobooks and LPs. Friends’ Warehouse. 8456 Vine Street, Hartwell, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 513369-6035 Friends.CincinnatiLibrary.org NIA – 6pm. Joyful movement and music adaptable to any fitness level! With Trish Riley. The Kula Center for Movement Arts. Step-N-Out Dance Studios. 110 E. 8th St, Newport, KY. 513-373-5661 trish@ nia-swohnky.com
planahead FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 Pot Sale and Open Studio – 6-10pm. Covington Clay 16 W. Pike St. Covington, KY. 859-491-3900 CovingtonClay.com
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 Pot Sale and Open Studio – 12-5pm. Covington Clay 16 W. Pike St. Covington, KY. 859-491-3900 CovingtonClay.com
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 Stressbuster programs – 12:30-1:30pm. Getting a handle on the holiday stress. Garden Park Unity Church. 3581 Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-385-8889
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 Informational meeting on Foster Care & Adoption – 6:30pm. Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home. 75 Orphanage Rd, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 859-331-2040 x 241
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 KidVentures – 7pm. 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 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
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 Winter Sports Day – 10am-6pm. Coaching for Volleyball and Basketball. Provided by Punjab Sports & Cultural Club. Sports Express Volleyball Center. 5280 State Route 741, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-266-0885
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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 Half Pint Kids Club – 10am. Kids ages 3-8 are invited with a caregiver to explore and try new foods in a fun environment. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131 Hatha Yoga – 10-11:30 A welcoming class for students of all levels. Come at 9:30 for group meditation. $5. Saint Timothy Church Basement. 10272 U.S. Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-750-4720 Tai Chi for Health – 1:30pm beginner, 2:30pm everyone. With Betty Lubrecht. Synergy Holistic Health Ctr. 7413 US 42, Suite 3, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-525-5000 SynergyHolisticHealth.com Bedtime Stories – 7pm. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859962-4000 Hatha Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513518-2066
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 Stressbuster programs – 6:30-8pm. Getting a handle on the holiday stress. Essencha Tea House. 3212 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-533-4832
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Dirt Crew – 9am-12pm. Volunteers meet to work on the CGC Grounds. Dress for the weather and bring your gardening gloves. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513221-0981 NIA – 10-11am. Get your heart pumping with martial arts fused with Duncan Dance, Modern and Jazz Dance then cooling down with Yoga! $8 with class pass, $10 drop-in, $6 for Seniors/ Students. 721 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY. 513-451-4812 CincyNia.com
Used Books Sale – 10am-1pm. See Monday. Hatha Yoga – 10:15-11:15am. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066 Re-Fresh Wednesdays – 11:30-1pm. Nov 3,10,17. Join Brittany our Healthy Eating Specialist in the café for a delicious and easy demo to get your mid week refreshed! Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131 Yoga at Dunham Rec. Center – 11:30am12:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. Dunham Recreation Center. 4356 Dunham Lane (of Guerley Road), Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 Library Committee – 1-2pm. Volunteer to keep the Hoffman Library full organized and stocked. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-221-0981 Playart – 1:30pm & 7pm. Ages 2-6 with parent. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000 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. Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Saving cards available. See Amanda Shepherd, Yoga Instructor. $10. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMedicine.com Down-to-Earth Spiritual Discussion Group
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– 7-9pm. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Non-sectarian community where we seek a clearer understanding of ourselves and the world with group discussions and practical applications. Garden Park Unity. 3581 W. Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 937-673-2593
for Movement Arts. 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 513-373-5661 trish@nia-swohnky.com
Family Storytime – 7pm. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. RSVP 859-962-4060
Hatha Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066
Hatha Yoga – 7-8pm. Saving cards available. See Amanda Shepherd, Yoga Instructor. $10. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMedicine.com Joyful Healing Laughter Yoga Club – 7pm. Second Wednesday of every month. Learn to laugh for no reason with Judi A. Winall & Pam Hall. Sharonville Library. 10980 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. Free. 513-899-3115 Meditation and Chanting – 7-8:30pm. Siddha Yoga Meditation Center. 7657 Montgomery Rd, 1st floor, Kenwood, OH. 513-651-3551
Farmstand Bike by C. Proppé Award-winning plein air artist Colleen Proppé specializes in Marin County, California landscapes and cycling scenes. Her keen eye for composition transcends the canvas, drawing viewers into its light-filled, textural depths. Proppé learned to paint en plein air while attending a Parsons School of Design summer program in France, rendering the landscapes of the Dordogne region and the architecture of Paris in gauche and charcoal. Today, she works in oils, a medium she has used for 24 years. For Proppé, the act of painting is a suspended moment in time. “You surrender to the moment,” she muses, “knowing that it is a search and journey in itself. Painting is meditative and peaceful.” She continues, “When you combine the love of the land and creating something that can be sold to give back to the land, schools or family and friends, you feel good about yourself.” The artist regularly donates a portion of proceeds from her landscape paintings to nonprofits that help preserve the land in Marin County. View her portfolio at CProppe.com and link there to her blog.
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Yoga, Anusara – 7:30pm. With Gloria Siry. Synergy Holistic Health Ctr. 7413 US 42, Suite 3, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-525-5000 SynergyHolisticHealth.com
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Traditional Japanese Reiki Levels 1-3 With Bruce Davis. By appointment. $165/$185/$205. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Blue Ash, OH.
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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 Gaiam Outlet Pre-Holiday Sales Events – 10am6pm. Nov 4,18. Below wholesale pricing on Yoga and Exercise gear. Gaiam Outlet. 9107 Meridian Way, West Chester, OH. 513-712-8699 Nature Storytime – 10:30am. Stories, songs, a fun outdoor adventure and a craft all based on different nature themes. Free. Imago. 700 Enright Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-921-5124 Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Saving cards available. See Amanda Shepherd, Yoga Instructor. $10. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMedicine.com NIA – 6pm. With Trish Riley. Joyful movement adaptable to any fitness level! The Kula Center
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Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Thursday of each month. With Gary Matthews. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302
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
Gaiam Outlet Pre-Holiday Sales Events – 10am6pm. Nov 5,19. See Thursday. Open until 10pm. Melt’s new store PICNIC & PANTRY micro market and specialty foods is located through the Patio next to Northside Tavern. Open 10am-10pm. Picnic and Pantry. 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-681-8600 picnicandpantry.com Playart - 10am & 11:30am. See Wednesday. Piecemakers – 2-4pm. Quilters and sewers create projects to benefit the community. Child care available. Free. The Women’s Connection Learning Center. 4022 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-471-4673 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 Uncorked – 6-8pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131 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 Public Meditation (Sahaja) – 7-8:15pm. Easy and relaxing way to de-stress and revive body and mind. Begins with 20-minute lecture followed by period of meditation. Free. Clifton United Methodist Church. 3416 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-290-3330 Drum Circle – 9-11pm. Bring drums, shakers or just yourself! (We have some drums). Free, donations accepted. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302
Hiking Club – 8-9:30am. See Wednesday. Yoga – 9-10:30am (Power Yoga); 10:30am-12pm (General Yoga). Covington Yoga. 713 Craig St, Covington, KY. 859-307-3435 Gaiam Outlet Pre-Holiday Sales Events – 10am4pm. Nov 6,20. See Thursday. NIA – 10am. With Trish Riley. Joyful movement
mark your calendar Astrology Class
Tuesdays, Nov 2-30, 6:30-9:30pm. Progressions and the relationships they represent. $150 for 4wk class.
Level I Astrology Class
Wednesdays, Nov 3-24, 6:30-9:30pm Introduction to Basic Astrology foundations, mythology and signs/symbols. $150 for 4wk class.
Practical Astrology Class
Thursdays, Nov 4,11,18, 7-9:30pm Intermediate and Advanced Astrology Classes. Reviewing upcoming transits, personal charts, and new/classical methods of astrology in a fun group. $30/class.
Midwest School of Astrology. 6777 Red Bank Expy, Suite 21, Cincinnati, OH.
Now is blessed − The rest
Hiking Club – 8-9:30am. See Wednesday. Artworld – 11am-5pm. See Saturday.
Open until 10pm. Melt’s new store PICNIC & PANTRY micro market and specialty foods is located through the Patio next to Northside Tavern. Open 10am-10pm. Picnic and Pantry. 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-681-8600 picnicandpantry.com Sprouts in the Kitchen – 10am. We will take kids age 5-12 on a fun food adventure while teaching them about good nutrition! Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513459-6131 Used Books Sale – 10am-4pm. Every 4th Saturday of each month. See Monday. Hatha Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Lynne Carroll’s Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066 Artworld – 11am-5pm. Explore the interactive discovery area for families at the Art Museum. Hands-on activities for all ages, interests, and learning styles. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995 Family ARTventures – 1pm. An interactive tour of the galleries for the entire family including handson elements for everyone to touch and see up close. Meet docent in the main lobby. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995 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 Rhythms of Lifepath Drumming – 7pm. 1st Saturday of every month. Donation accepted. Lifepath Center. 734 Brom-Cres Rd, Crescent Springs, KY. lifepath-2001.com
~ Jim Morrison
Free Admission Sundays – 11am-5pm. Free viewing of museum displays, parking, docent tours and music programs. Free. Taft Museum of Art. 316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-241-0343 Coffee-ology – 12pm. Coffee Tasting. Learn to correctly taste coffees to get the nuances of each roast. Includes coffee and food pairings. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131 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 Family ARTventures – 3pm. See Saturday. Yoga Philosophy Evening & Potluck – 6:30pm. 2nd Sunday of every month. Free. Covington Yoga. 713 Craig St, Covington, KY. 859-307-3435
Class size limited. RSVP: 513-984-2293 pamelagallagher.com adaptable to any fitness level! The Kula Center for Movement Arts. 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 513-373-5661 trish@nia-swohnky.com
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BEAUTY, INSIDE AND OUT Disappearances. Through Jan, 2011. Artist Shinji Turner-Yamamoto uses elements such as plaster and paint chips to create sculptural works and a series of paintings which together are meant to comment on fragility and transience in the human world. Free admission Mon 5-9pm. Contemporary Arts Center, Level 2 (Lower). 44 East 6th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-345-8400 Holiday Floral Show – 10am-5pm. Nov 20 – Jan 2. Special hours: Dec 18-30. Free. Krohn Conservatory. 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-421-5707 I AM: The African American Imprint. Through Jan 2, 2011. An award-winning touring exhibition that celebrates nearly 500 years of African American contributions to the U.S. Museum admission. Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-287-7000 Overeaters Anonymous welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Meetings throughout Greater Cincinnati. Donation only. 513-921-1922 CincinnatiOA.org Pictures from Italy. Photography by Maurice Mattei covering 30 years of picture taking - from 1977 through 2007. Free. Iris Book Cafe. 1331 Main St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-381-2665 Rocky Horror Show – 2pm (Sun); 8pm (Tue-Sat). Through Nov 7. $13, $12 faculty/staff/alumni, $10 ages 60 and up, $8 students. Corbett Theatre, NKU. Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY. 859-572-5464 Boxoffice@nku.edu Santaland – 6-9pm (Sun-Thu); 6-10pm (Fri-Sat). Nov 25 – Dec 23. Along with Holiday in Lights, Sharon Woods is also home to Santaland every winter. Open to public. Free. Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. Where Do We Go From Here? Through Jan, 2011. Free admission Mon 5-9pm. Contemporary Arts Center, Levels 4+5. 44 East 6th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-345-8400
PERMANENT MAKEUP By Mona Lisa. Save 200.00 Now!!! 513.892.1116
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PARTNER WITH A GREEN PRODUCTS COMPANY in business for over 50 years to provide nutritional and organic cleaning products to environmentally aware public. Contact Janet Sickmeier, healthydays4us@yahoo.com, phone (859) 630-9477 SOME PARTS OF THE ECONOMY ARE DOING WELL. Discover how this thriving home based business opportunity can supplement your income today: NCDriches.com/victoria WOULD AN EXTRA $500 TO $2,000 A MONTH make a difference for you? Find out more by going to www.natures-glow.com or call Sherry @ (513) 899-3276
JOBS HABILITATION TECHNICIAN NOW HIRING CAREGIVERS. Do you want to do something rewarding and fulfilling in the community? Total Homecare Solutions is a premier licensed in home care service firm working with Mentally Retarded and Developmentally Disabled persons. They are expanding their services in the greater Cincinnati area and are in need of sincere, patient, caring and experienced caregivers. To Apply go to: www.tinyurl.com/thshomecare
PETS FREE KITTEN – To a good home. Call for info 513-693-7841
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ACUPUNCTURE KLIMICK ACUPUNCTURE
10979 Reed Hartman Hwy, Suite 129 513-834-8173 KlimickAcupuncture.com A Unique Style of Acupuncture! We offer help for chronic and acute pain, female or male infertility, and more. Some insurance accepted. Discounted packages available. See ad on page 23.
CHIROPRACTIC PROWELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Mark Johnson 6052 Ridge Rd, Florence, KY 859-282-9835 549 Lafayette Ave, Bellevue, KY 859-431-4430 ProWellnessChiropractic.com
Using traditional and modern chiropractic techniques as well as active rehab and nutritional guidance to promote overall wellness. Space certified technology is used to locate where stress has settled into the muscles. Once the location is found, work begins to unwind the stress patterns and rebuild the body’s ability to adapt to outside stressors more effectively. See ad on page 4.
HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS SIGNIFICANT HEALING
Featuring Pounds and Inches Weightloss Victoria Smith, Board Certified Practitioner and Iridologist 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY 41042 859-282-0022 SignificantHealing.com
HYPNOSIS SWEETDREAMS HYPNOSIS, LLC
Leslie Riopel, ACHT. Clinical Hypnotherapist; Hypnosis for Weight Loss, Past Life Regressions and more. 5656 Valleyforge Lane, Independence, KY 1-800-385-0765 sweetdreams-productions.com Are you armoring yourself against the world? Try Hypnosis for weight loss. Would you like to visit a past life? Try a Past Life Regression.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE GO BEYOND MEDICINE
Dr. Michael J. Grogan, M.D. PLLC 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMedicine.com We help our patients discover a better way of healing and living. Treatments and therapies include family practice, acupuncture, chiropractic services, massage therapy, herbal consultants, nutrition, yoga, life coaching and much more. See ads on page 7.
OHIO INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Dr. Thomas R. Firor MD Montgomery, Ohio, between 275 and Cross county Hwy. 513-791-2575 DrTom@DrTomMD.com Pure homeopathy for the entire family; the practice of classical homeopathy according to the principles of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. Integrative medicine/Board certified in internal medicine. Call for appointments. Flexible scheduling.
Remember when your doctor looked into your eyes when you were ill? The science of Iridology still reveal the condition of your body. Iridology: A thing of the past A solution for your future. Call or schedule online. See ads on page 20.
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INTUITIVE REV. MARCELLA ZINNER, MMA, CHT, MTH Intuitive Counselor, Clairvoyant Clearwater, FL 727-785-8780 mzinner@tampabay.rr.com www.marcellaz.com
Rev.Marcella Zinner MMA, ChT. ThM. is a Professional Intuitive Counselor, Past Life Regression Therapist and Spiritual Educator specializing in helping others heal emotional and karmic struggles, blocks and fears. Marcella is a Certified Hypnotherapist; Panel Psychic for the Edgar Cayce Foundation and holds a Master’s Degree in Metaphysical Healing Arts and Theology. Marcella is available for phone readings and holds classes in Rising Sun, IN. See ad on page 22.
LAUGHTER YOGA CERTIFIED LAUGHTER YOGA TEACHER Patrick Murphy Welage 513-607-1830 WorldPeaceLaughter.com
Patrick is a celebrated national and international teacher who offers Laughter Yoga classes, workshops, retreats, and training for individuals, groups, conferences, educational programs, community events, small businesses, and corporations.
MEDITATION HEMI-SYNC® MEDITATION WORKSHOPS Andrea Berger 513-515-4046 aberger@cinci.rr.com www.acevol.com
Andrea is an accredited Monroe Institute Outreach Facilitator, conducting meditation workshops utilizing the Hemi-Sync® audio technology developed by Robert Monroe, author of “Journeys out of the Body.” Awaken through the exploration of consciousness! See ad on page 4.
MIND-BODY THERAPIES INNER DIMENSIONS OF HEALING Sherry McHenry, C.C.Ht. 513-708-9621 sherrymchenry@fuse.net sherrymchenry.com
Sherry guides individuals and groups in developing life skills that help reduce stress, change behavior patterns and create healthier, more balanced lives. She offers mind-body therapies such as Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy and Biofeedback for those seeking healing and transformation. Gift certificates available. See website for locations.
MOTIVATIONAL PROGRAMS PROGRAMS WITH A TINT OF HUMOR Betty Finney 513-231-6275 BellyLaugh@me.com BellyLaugh.net
Boost your bottom line in 2010. Find out how to get employees to not only work for you, but work with you. Available for conventions, conferences and events. See ad on page 5.
REIKI PAM DOREMUS
7560 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 859-750-4720 peacefulspirit2@gmail.com Feeling great is your natural state. Pam created her business Peaceful Spirit to restore your emotional and physical well being through reiki, yoga, and Biogenesis. Enjoy a compassionate, soothing environment while you heal. Connect by phone or email.
SHAMANIC COUNSELOR GARY MATTHEWS
513-722-1917 Gary@ShamanicCounselor.com ShamanicCounselor.com Ordained Transformational Counselor using earthbased self-realization to heal body, mind and spirit. Call for information or to schedule an appointment.
TANTRA
WRITING
DIVINE UNION TANTRA
WOMEN WRITING FOR (A) CHANGE
Cynthia Amrita is a Shamanic Egyptian High Priestess serving in the Sexual-Spiritual field of Tantric Arts and Alchemy. Tantra Teacher, Love Coach, Journey Guide. She offers Sexual Self Awareness & Wellness Sessions. Private Weekends and/or Three Level Courses in Tantric Mastery.
From law professors to community activists, from filmmakers to stay-athome moms, The Podcast Edition of Women Writing for (a) Change captures in words the real lives and true stories of women, young women and men, connecting listeners to the global village of writers and their words.
Cynthia Amrita Rothchild 513-225-5546 amritarothchild@earthlink.net
VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES SEVEN / SEVENTY-NINE, LTD. 513-236-1872 Drew@779LTD.com 779LTD.com
Television commercials, music videos, training videos, product demonstrations - any special moment you want to document, we make it possible. Call today for an affordable quote! See ad on page 4.
WEDDINGS GAY GLASSCOTT
Tri-State Unique Ceremonies Certified Celebrant Ordained Interfaith Minister serving OH, IN, KY 513-533-3399 gglasscott@gmail.com Individualized or traditional weddings, commitment ceremonies, civil unions or vow renewals. Gay writes your personalized ceremony using your love story, adding rituals, readings, poems, and ethnic customs.
WELLNESS MANTRA WELLNESS CENTER 4675 Cooper Rd. in Blue Ash, OH 513-891-1324 MantraWellnessCenter.com
Mantra offers a wide variety of classes, including Traditional Japanese Reiki, Life Coaching, Meditation, Tibetan Medicine, Anger Management and Aromatherapy. See ad on page 15.
6906 Plainfield Rd (Silverton), OH (513) 272-1171 WomenWriting.org/PODCASTS.html
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.
Midwest School of Astrology
Beginner Level I New Class Starting September 2010
Full three year program Pamela Gallagher, 40 years experience – practicing, studying, and teaching the mysteries of astrology Soon Offering Internet Based Astrology Class...check the website for more details.... Interested in Astrology? Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Astrology classes prepare students to look at their own charts and sit for certification if desired. Soul PatternsModern/PostEsoteric/ Draconic Modern Astrology Fundamentals of Astrology Fixed Stars Horary
Aspects within the chart Calculating a chart Vedic
4777 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 6 Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
513-984-2293 • pam1gal@aol.com
www.midwestschoolofastrology.com
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