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he comments have been pouring in on how excited you are about what you are discovering and learning in these pages! Your soulful support serves as a reminder as to why we all pull together to do this every month. A monthly publication packed with such a variety of topics is no easy feat, so your acknowledgement of how much you love and appreciate this magazine means the world to everyone who plays a role in its development.

In today’s economy it’s a blessing to have a job. When you are privileged to work with good people for a cause that you believe in, like I do, it’s a joy to go to work each day. These days there are many more hours filled with laughter and good cheer as the staff here uncovers the stories and successes of our local sustainable and healthy living community in Indianapolis. The blessings continue to multiply, and I am especially grateful to all the people I’ve met throughout the Natural Awakenings journey. I’m equally excited and look forward to crossing paths with those of you I have yet to meet.

This month’s theme is Men’s Health, although we have plenty of articles that apply to both genders. Ladies, please pass this issue along to beloved men in your life after making the most of relevant news, calendars and articles. Helpful insights into fighting fat appear in the Healing Ways article, “Anatomy of a Potbelly” on page 12. We haven’t forgotten the importance of exercise in getting and staying healthy, and after reading “Barefoot Running” on page 16, you might just be tempted to buy a pair of these new minimalist shoes. See what our local experts have to say on page 18.

In honor of Father’s Day, this edition is dedicated to my Dad whom I lost much too early in life and with all my love to my partner and soulmate Sean Lucas.

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A Conversation with Russell Simmons

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Five Fun Ways to Keep Kids’ Minds Sharp This Summer

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newsbriefs Indy Pit Crew Offers Low-Cost Pet Care Events Low Cost Vaccine Clinic IndyHumane offers a variety of basic health services for cats and dogs, including rabies and other vaccines, flea and tick preventative, heartworm testing, nail trimming, and more.

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ndy Pit Crew, a nonprofit education and community outreach organization, will offer a series of Community Pet Days in Indianapolis this summer and fall that will provide basic veterinary exams, rabies vaccinations, microchips, deworming, and certificates for free or low-cost spaying and neutering for dogs and cats. The next events will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 4 at Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 9 at LeGore Boys and Girls Club.

The organization, along with veterinarians from VCA Beech Grove, will offer $30 exams and vaccinations, including for rabies, for all dogs and cats.

Other services include free microchips for pit bull terriers and pit bull mixes, $10 microchips for all other dog breeds, and on-site training demos and advice every 30 minutes.

According to Nichole Heilbron, an Indy Pit Crew board member, “Each Community Pet Day is in a neighborhood where residents may need financial assistance caring for their pets. Many of the clients we help live in areas where there are few local veterinarians, and a lack of transportation or inconvenient hours at the vet prevents them from providing proper care for their pets.

“[We] answer questions about proper care of animals, including flea and heartworm treatment, bathing, nail trimming, spaying and neutering, and training.

We also provide collars and leashes for animals whose owners may not be able to afford them but who want to comply with Indy’s leash law. The collars and leashes have been donated by area pet supply stores, veterinarians and residents.”

Established in 2005, Indy Pit Crew has been working tirelessly to raise public awareness about the plight of the pit bull. Through education and community outreach, it combats dog fighting, strives to eliminate pit bull overpopulation, encourages responsible ownership, and inspires a better understanding and appreciation for the American Pit Bull Terrier and all Bully Breed dogs. Community Pet Days meet Indy Pit Crew’s ongoing goals plus reduce the number of homeless animals entering local shelters through spay/neuter efforts. In addition, microchipping helps to reduce shelter populations by returning lost pets to owners.

Event locations: June 4, 1920 W. Morris St.; July 9, 5228 W. Minnesota St. For more info, including a calendar of events, visit IndyPitCrew.org.

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aximize your potential in an encouraging environment at Optimal Wellness Center’s personal training sessions. Certified Personal Trainer Ryan Smith, NCSF-CPT, will develop a custom plan for you to reach your wellness goals featuring TRX Suspension Training, cardio, circuit training and bootcamps.

A simple system of cords and handles, TRX was developed by a Navy Seal looking to stay in shape while traveling. “TRX offers an intense workout without going to the gym. You can increase muscle mass and tone in half the time compared to normal weight training,” says Smith.

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The native of Croatia, who has been encountering more than 200,000 people in Europe annually for the last nine years, will conduct separate, 35-minute, group sessions on the hour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 15 at the Ritz Charles Carmel.

ABC, NBC and Fox News have devoted feature segments on how this gentle man with a remarkable gift—a silent gaze that offers an extraordinary interaction—has attracted so many people seeking help from life’s difficulties, health problems, relationship issues and more.

Braco does not call himself a healer or promise a cure to anyone, yet organizers attest that some scientists say that he is able to awaken a higher state of consciousness in people during group sessions, and many feel they experience a connection, a positive and transformative energy, powerful healings and life changes as a result.

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newsbriefs Annual IMAF & INDIEana Handicraft Exchange Festival

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pparatus will present the 10th Annual Independent Music + Art Festival (IMAF) in conjunction with the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange—a free, day-long outdoor festival featuring local musicians, visual artists, and other “independents”—from noon until 8 p.m. on June 11 in downtown Indianapolis. Founded in 2002, this annual event honors local musicians and artists who perform original live music and create original work, and provides a unique opportunity for interaction with other local artists and the community.

Twelve acts will perform on two stages in the exterior courtyard of the Harrison Center for the Arts while 100plus vendors from the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange will display their contemporary crafts and handmade goods on the grounds and throughout the building. The Lord of the Yum Yum will again serve as the emcee.

Also, Covers, a group show featuring famous album cover art re-imagined by local artists, will be in the Harrison Gallery. Food and beverage vendors will be Judge’s BBQ, Duos - slow food fast, and Sun King Brewing Company.

Location: 1505 N. Delaware St. For more info, visit IndieanaHandicraftExchange.com.

Men’s Health Fair at Blackburn Health Center

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t’s no secret that many men don’t enjoy going to the doctor.

Studies have shown when it comes to looking after their health, men trail the opposite sex in nearly every category.

On June 18, Wishard Health Services hopes to change this trend and help men receive the medical attention they need as it will partner with several community organizations to hold the annual Men’s Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blackburn Health Center, in Indianapolis.

“A lot of men don’t receive regular health checks for a variety of reasons,” says Dr. Delise Webber, a physician at Blackburn Health Center. “This Father’s Day weekend, we encourage men to come out and get the important care they need to stay healthy.”

Health care professionals will be on hand to answer questions and provide free mini-physical exams for men during the fair. Free health screenings will also be offered including blood pressure, body mass index, diabetes, prostate cancer, eye health, cholesterol, dental and HIV and STD screenings. Dr. Webber adds even if men have visited a doctor recently, the event offers a chance to follow-up on blood pressure, cholesterol and prostate readings, and if any raise a red flag, referrals and appointments can be arranged immediately.

Sponsors for this year’s Fair will include Wishard Health Services, Marion County Public Health Department, IU Medical Group, Central Indiana Cancer Centers, Clarian Federal Credit Union, Circle City HIV/AIDS Coalition, St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild, Prevent Blindness Indiana, and Little Red Door Cancer Agency. The Blackburn Health Center, one of 10 Wishard health centers, provides health care services for the community in primary care, family planning and social and dental services.

Location: 2700 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. For more info about the health fair, call Milton Flowers at 317-931-4306.

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ating dietary fiber and drinking plenty of fluids are the main ways for keeping our digestive tracts active and happy.

Thus, the most common reasons for constipation are a diet lacking in fiber and insufficient fluid intake. But other reasons can also contribute, such as inadequate exercise, an unbalanced or changed diet due to traveling, ingestion of medications, or hormonal fluctuations. Whatever the reasons, it’s good to know that natural remedies can provide a viable option, instead of resorting to harsher, chemical laxatives.

Generally, all fruits, except for banana and jackfruit, can help get a sluggish bowel moving. Bael fruit, found in Asian markets, is considered a natural laxative and is eaten to help clean and tone the intestines. Another way to seek relief is eating pears or fresh guavas after dinner or with breakfast. Eating half a medium-sized papaya for breakfast has laxative effects, as do fresh figs.

Note that prunes and dry figs should be soaked overnight in a little water and eaten in the morning.

Consider a “fiber day” to move things along, with menus consisting only of steamed vegetables, fruits and salads. Sprinkle various dishes with high-fiber seeds, such as sunflower, pumpkin and ground flax seeds.

According to the American Dietetic Association, the average American currently ingests about 11 grams of fiber daily. Women should aim for 21 to 25 grams a day, and men, 30 to 38 grams.

Remember, if constipation strikes, when we literally get moving, so will our bowels.

Sources: Home-Remedies-For-You.com/ remedy/Constipation.html; WebMD.com.

healthbriefs An Antioxidant Boost for Male Fertility

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ntioxidant supplements may benefit couples that have difficulty conceiving naturally, according to a new systematic review published by The Cochrane Library. A small number of trials suggest that the partners of men who boost their antioxidant intake are more likely to become pregnant.

“When trying to conceive as part of an assisted reproductive program, it may be advisable to encourage men to take oral antioxidant supplements to improve their partners’ chances of becoming pregnant,” advises lead researcher Marian Showell, who works in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Auckland, in New Zealand. Further study is needed, but this might prove to be an easy route to success.

Source: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011

Preventing Gum Disease

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esearchers from the Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health have found that dietary intake of the polyunsaturated fats found in fish have anti-inflammatory properties and show promise for the effective treatment and prevention of periodontitis. Study results were published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Periodontitis is a common inflammatory disease, in which the supporting bone and fibers that hold teeth in place become damaged. Pockets can form below the gum line that trap food and plaque, which if left unchecked, can result in structural bone and tooth loss. Proper dental treatment and improved home care can usually help prevent further damage.

Source: Elsevier Health Sciences, 2010

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No Soda is Kind to Your Heart

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nyone who prefers diet sodas over regular soda pop for fear of high sugar levels might want to consider this: According to new research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2011, people who drink diet sodas every day still have a much higher risk of vascular disease—61 percent higher—compared with those who drink no sodas at all.

These are the findings of the large, multi-ethnic Northern Manhattan Study of 2,564 individuals that were monitored and analyzed in terms of the types and amount of sodas they drank for an average of 9.3 years, during which 559 vascular events occurred. “If our results are confirmed with future studies, then it would suggest that diet soda may not be the optimal substitute for sugar-sweetened beverages for protection against vascular outcomes,” says lead author Hannah Gardener, a doctor of science and epidemiologist at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.

Source: American Heart Association, 2011

Play Together, Stay Together

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new study has confirmed an old adage: A family that plays together, stays together. According to researchers from Canada’s Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier universities, shared leisure is vital in the formation of bonds that can bridge generations.

“Shared leisure time allows grandchildren and their grandparents to establish common interests that in turn enable them to develop strong intergenerational relationships,” explains Concordia Professor Shannon Hebblethwaite. Grandparents often use get-togethers as opportunities to share family histories, personal experiences and life lessons and to teach, mentor and pass on values, traditions and family legacies.

The study builds on previous research that found how healthy intergenerational connections help grandparents age better and exhibit more positive feelings about life.

Family cohesiveness also tends to sharpen youngsters’ sense of empathy as adults.

Berries May Protect Against Parkinson’s

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study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 63rd annual meeting, confirms that eating berries can lower the risk of Parkinson’s disease. The study involved 49,281 men and 80,336 women that were monitored for 20 to 22 years.

The researchers concluded that the women who consumed the most anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids found mostly in berries, had a lower risk of developing the disease than those whose diet contained less or different classes of flavonoids. For men, berry anthocyanins, as well as flavonoids found in apples and oranges and other rich dietary sources, made a significant difference in their freedom from the disease.

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ecobriefs Wear Blue, Tell Two

Celebrate World Oceans Day June 8

Trans-Fats and Depression Linked?

A new study from Navarra and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria universities shows that a high consumption of trans-fats and saturated fats can increase an individual’s risk of suffering from depression. The study further demonstrated, “The more trans-fats [that] were consumed, the greater the harmful effect they produced,” says lead author Almudena Sánchez-Villegas, an associate professor of preventive medicine at Las Palmas.

The researchers worked with 12,059 volunteers, of whom none had experienced depression during the previous six years, analyzing the volunteers’ diets, lifestyles and ailments before, during and after the project. At the end of the study, 657 new cases of depression were detected.

The researchers confirmed that participants who had consumed the most trans-fats and saturated fats in their diets had increased their risk of the disorder by up to 48 percent, compared to those who did not eat these fats or substituted polyunsaturated fats found in olive and other natural plant oils and fish.

Source: PLoSOne.org

Global advocates for protecting the health of our oceans and making it a way of life have focused on youth education as the most promising activity to effect and sustain lasting positive change, based on research by The Ocean Project (The OceanProject.org). The website suggests a multitude of ways that people of all ages can get on board.

It starts by wearing a blue shirt on June 8, World Oceans Day, and telling two others about the oceans’ vital role in Earth’s ecology. It continues by making it a habit to reduce our daily personal carbon footprint (ocean absorption of carbon dioxide is acidifying waters), and choosing seafood that is sustainably harvested or farmed without harm to coastal waters and seafood stocks.

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Help Stop Crop Contamination On March 29, 2011, Sow True Seed joined 60 family farmers, seed businesses and organic agricultural organizations in a lawsuit led by the nonprofit Public Patent Foundation, challenging chemical giant Monsanto’s right to sue farmers for patent infringement, because they say it is Monsanto that is perpetrating the injury by infecting organic farms with genetically modified seed. Mounting research shows that once released into the environment, the engineered seed (a genetically modified organism, or GMO), contaminates and corrupts naturally reproducing seed for the same crop.

For example, soon after Monsanto introduced genetically modified seed for canola, these famers report that organic canola became virtually extinct, as a result of cross-contamination. Organic corn, soybeans, cotton, sugar beets and alfalfa now face the same fate, as Monsanto continues to develop genetically modified seed for many other crops.

“In the last decade [for example], it’s become nearly impossible to ensure that corn seed is free from contamination,” says Peter Waskiewicz, co-founder of Sow True Seed (SowTrueSeed.com).

“Morally, it has become necessary to stand up and fight for keeping openpollinated seed safe and available,” says fellow co-founder, Carol Koury.

Waskiewicz adds, “We recognize the basic right of all the Earth’s people to enjoy a safe, ethical and sovereign food production and distribution system.”

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metabolic balance: A Holistic Approach to Transformative Weight Loss

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urn on the TV, open up a magazine, surf the Internet or listen to the radio and it is impossible to avoid seeing, reading or hearing about a new “miracle” diet that promises quick weight loss. With approximately 72.5 million obese American adults, and the Centers for Disease Control reporting that at any given time, two-thirds of all Americans are on a diet to lose weight or prevent weight gain, the weight loss industry is growing by leaps and bounds. At present, it enjoys revenues estimated at $34 billion annually.

Alarmed by similar statistics in his homeland of Germany, Wolf Funfack, M.D., founder of Metabolic Balance, decided to apply his 16 years of research into countless ineffective diet programs to create a radical approach to weight loss. His approach relies upon the wisdom of the body and of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, who believed that food should be your medicine and medicine should be your food.

During Hippocrates’ lifetime, the word diet meant “way of life,” and its purpose was to heal, much like Funfack’s Metabolic Balance,

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which combines the promotion of health and holistic regulation of weight in a way that eliminates pills, powders, pre-packaged meals, fasting, starving, counting calories, and more importantly, guilt and regret. “If we knew exactly what we could and should eat, we could enjoy feasting while doing something good for our health and regulating our weight permanently,” says Funfack, who adds that, based upon his experience, the concept is not the least bit Utopian or unrealistic.

An internal specialist and nutritionist, Funfack worked with his research team to create a personal nutrition plan, which for the first time takes into consideration an individual’s unique metabolism.

Rather than using generically applied guidelines, Metabolic Balance is a customized program—each individual is under the guidance of a trained and certified personal coach, who acts as the client’s helping hand in attaining their body’s healthiest weight, a goal accomplished by eating nutritious foods and stabilizing insulin levels. The cost of the four-phase program includes coaching, blood tests, a scientifically designed personalized food list, menu plans and recipe lists. Information from laboratory results is combined with personal information on height, weight, measurements, medications and health conditions such as diseases and allergies. The cost varies depending on individual needs and the program selected.

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American Diet, or S.A.D., characterized by a high intake of fats, red meat and sweets, many individuals do not get the nutrients necessary for their endocrine system to maintain a healthy hormone balance and thereby, a healthy metabolism and weight.

Funfack notes that the word “metabolism” is derived from metabolë, a Greek word meaning change, and “diet” comes from the Greek diaita, “way of life.” He says the Metabolic Balance plan not only changes the body, but can transform our lifestyle and our perspective on maintaining a healthy weight. “With metabolic balance, you put your body’s organs and systems on a path of health, while you naturally burn fat and shed pounds,” he advises. “Just as Hippocrates believed and we have seen in our independent studies published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, food is nature’s medicine for your body’s overall health and ability to keep excess weight off for life.”

Dr. Funfack is hosting a three-day Metabolic Balance Coach Certificate program on June 30 to July 2 in Tampa, Florida. For more information, email Leonard.Tuccelli@Metabolic-Balance. com or call 619-894-7893. Or visit www.metabolic-balance.com/us. See ad on page 21.

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ooking good at the beach isn’t the only reason to flatten our tummies.

It turns out that abdominal fat has a major impact on whether we stay healthy and vital or put ourselves at increased risk for several chronic diseases.

All of us need a bit of internal belly fat, according to nutritional expert Dr. Pamela Peeke, who says, “We need stomach fat to help cushion organs and maintain internal body temperature; it’s also a good source of backup fuel.”

Peeke is the author of Body for Life for Women and Fight Fat After Forty.

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Ringing all our midsections are two different kinds of fat: subcutaneous, beneath the skin; and visceral, stored deep in the body around major organs.

Each functions differently on a biological level.

Subcutaneous, or “passive” fat, requires metabolic intervention from other body systems and glands in order to be processed for energy. Visceral, or “active,” fat functions much like a gland itself: It is programmed to break down and release fatty acids and other hormonal substances that are metabolized by the liver (it’s also what tends to make a tummy protrude in classic “beer belly” fashion).

Health experts Dr. Marie Savard, and Carol Svec, co-authors of The Body Shape Solution to Weight Loss and Wellness, state in their book, “Excess visceral fat can lead to increased blood sugar and higher insulin levels, and it also generates increased inflammation, all of which are the perfect setup for diabetes, certain types of cancers and stroke.”

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There is no single answer to the riddle of weight gain; it involves four factors—genetics, eating habits, stress and hormones. Some of us, says Savard, are destined to be “apples,” gaining

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weight in the stomach and upper-body region, while others are fated to be “pears,” putting it on in the hips, buttocks, thighs and lower legs.

Abdominal fat is produced when we ingest more caloric energy than our bodies can use. “It’s certainly no secret that the way we eat is out of sync with our body’s needs,” writes Floyd H. Chilton, Ph.D., in Inflammation Nation: The First Clinically Proven Eating Plan to End Our Nation’s Secret Epidemic.

“Most of the evolutionary forces that shaped our genetic development were exerted 10,000 years ago, when we were hunter-gatherers. Nothing in that programming could have prepared us for the Big Mac.”

As Peeke puts it, “Genetics may load the gun, but environment pulls the trigger.” She spent years researching the link between stress and fat at the National Institutes of Health, and says that chronic stress can beget an expansive waistline because it triggers ongoing production of cortisol that, among other things, spurs intense appetite that causes us to overeat; the resulting weight gain tends to settle mainly in the abdomen.

Declining levels of sex hormones cause both men and women to develop a paunch as they age. Even pear-shaped women start to lose their estrogen advantage after menopause.

Remarks Savard, “When they gain weight after menopause, the tendency is to put on visceral fat... and transform from pear into apple.”

Strategies

Potbellies are epidemic, and there is no quick-fix approach.

Common spot remedies like crunches might tone back and abdominal muscles, but they don’t address fat stored inside the belly. For that, we need to

reduce our body’s overall fat storage.

Savard advises against being tempted by crash diets; they sometimes lead to weight gain. She advises that, “Reducing your caloric intake by more than 25 percent simply triggers your metabolism to go into starvation mode, which lowers your [resting metabolic] rate.” Sticking with a sensible, wholefoods diet and moderate, daily exercise will deliver much better results.

The good news is that visceral fat, while it may be stored deep down in your belly, is often the first type of fat to burn off. This fat is metabolically active, so it actually works in our favor when we decide to get rid of it.

We’ll do better to forget how much we weigh and focus on our waistline measurement, counsels Savard. Losing just two inches there can significantly decrease the risk for a host of illnesses and diseases. “Throw away your weight scale, because health is in inches, not pounds,” she emphasizes.

Exercise and nutrition, especially eating small, well-balanced meals every three to four hours, is important, says Peeke, but just as significant is learning how to manage stress levels. “I’ve always looked at the mind in addition to the mouth and the muscle,” she says.

While there is no quick-fix approach to losing abdominal fat, thinking holistically and making real lifestyle changes can go a long way toward shedding a stubborn belly. By doing so, we’ll not only look great at the beach this summer, but feel great, too.

Anjula Razdan is a Washington, D.C.-based writer and editor whose article here is an adapted excerpt from Care2.com.

Hormonal Balance and the Science of Staying Lean

by Dr. Ethan Wagner

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or men, hormonal health plays an intricate role in wellbeing.

This goes beyond the simple idea of metabolic rate or Body Mass Index (BMI). Hormones are released in the blood in such a way that even the slightest imbalance could lead to illness or disease. The science of staying lean for men is also a balance of hormones that includes such glands as the adrenal glands, the thyroid gland, the pituitary gland, the pancreas, the gonads and others. Each organ is working in harmony to maintain balance for the body and our ability to enjoy youthful, vigorous health.

The science of Age Management Medicine is to recognize the imbalance of hormones and work to correct them, so that men can once again achieve the mind and body they once had.

Regaining and maintaining metabolic and endocrine functions at the upper end of the normal range gives the best opportunity for a healthier and more vigorous life.

Specifically, testosterone and insulin play a pivotal role in the lean body of the aging male. If out of balance, adipose cells (fat) become bloated and deposit in areas that we are quite familiar, the belly and “love handles.” But when insulin is suppressed, by a low carbohydrate diet, and testosterone levels are increased to optimal numbers, fat is utilized as energy and carbohydrates are more

readily taken up as muscle glycogen. In other words, our love handles disappear and our skeletal muscles gain mass and shape

Furthermore, testosterone has a tremendous role in maintaining libido.

There are testosterone receptors in the brain, heart and throughout the entire body, so slight increases in this pivotal hormone have strong systemic effects in the preservation of male sexuality and health. Mood is greatly influenced by testosterone, not only by the increase in lean body mass, increase in libido, and better self-image, but also aiding concentration and mental sharpness. It is the man with low testosterone levels that continues to show greater mortality and morbidity. Therefore, the balance of hormones, particularly the maintenance of proper testosterone levels, leads to a healthier, happier, and leaner man.

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The Power of a Father’s Story Letting Your Children Know You

by John Badalament

When I ask dads to describe the kind of relationship they want to have with their children, every dad will say without hesitation that above all, he wants to feel emotionally close and connected with them.

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enowned researcher and author John Gottman, Ph.D., founder of the Relationship Research Institute, has concluded that children with emotionally available dads do better in school, have better peer relationships and relate better with teachers than children whose dads are more emotionally distant.

Children with dads who are overly critical or dismissing of emotions are more likely to do poorly in school, fight more with friends and suffer poor health.

The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health found that the single most protective factor for reducing behavioral risks such as drug and alcohol abuse, early sexual activity, smoking

and depression,is children’s connectedness to their parents; fathers were noted as being of particular importance.

Being known means letting down the walls and sharing your life story —having the courage to show your flaws, fears and joys. This is not to say that one should overburden a child with inappropriate revelations; rather, it’s about giving your child the gift of knowing who you are and what you feel on a regular basis.

What was your relationship like with your dad? What were you like as a kid? Children need and want genuine insights into who you were (and are) as a person, not just as their dad, so

that they can better understand who they are and where they come from.

It means letting kids into your experiences with winning and losing, being embarrassed and feeling anxious, overcoming challenges, and giving up.

What stories are appropriate to share with a child? The short answer is, trust your gut. While there are no hardand-fast rules, here are a few guidelines: n Let your stories emerge naturally and in context. When your daughter loses a game: “Did I ever tell you about what my dad used to do when I would lose?” n Take the lead: “When I was in fifth grade, I was concerned about what other people thought of me. Do you ever feel that way?” n Share stories about your present, too.

“Sometimes I have trouble keeping my mouth shut. I was in this meeting the other day...” n Include feelings, not just facts. By revealing your feelings, you help children understand their own. n Be mindful of how a story may boomerang. If you decide to tell your teenage son about your own past substance use, prepare a response in case he uses that information to justify his own actions. n When telling stories about your father, keep in mind that your children have a relationship with their grandfather and do not divide a child’s loyalties. If your father was abusive, seek professional advice before sharing such stories; maybe talk about how you try to do things differently than your father did. Stories are the lifeblood connecting the generations.

Excerpt adapted from The Modern Dad’s Dilemma: How to Stay Connected with Your Kids in a Rapidly Changing World ©2010 by John Badalament. Reprinted with permission from New World Library.

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by Doug Jeschke s dads, we all make mistakes.

I, for one, make some sort of mistake with my two sons fairly regularly. Sometimes, I lose my temper and react angrily to my kids, or forget to do things I promised I would do. I misjudge a situation, and announce an unfair punishment.

Most dads recognize that they don’t always do the right thing. We talk to our family or our friends about parenting struggles and how to be better dads. What we don’t often do, and what I find myself very hesitant about doing, is admitting mistakes to our kids.

Last week I walked into the room to see my seven-year-old crying, holding his hurt hand. Apparently my four-year-old threw a toy at him. As this is an all too common occurrence in our house, I immediately sent the guilty boy to timeout. I didn’t want to hear it as he tearfully pleaded, “I didn’t mean it, I

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didn’t mean it” all the way.

As it turns out, reliable witnesses (namely Mom) reported that the toy was dropped off the side of the couch, and Danny probably didn’t even know his brother’s hand was nearby. My first reaction was to justify my response— Well, he was still careless, and someone got hurt as a result. Therefore, the punishment was deserved.

The only problem is I knew that I would not have reacted the same way had I known the true circumstance.

It was just an accident. Instead of justifying myself, I decided this was an opportunity to model taking responsibility for mistakes. I called my son out of time-out early. I told him that I realized that he was right, and that I was wrong to blame him and punish him. I asked him to forgive me.

As dads, we sometimes struggle with maintaining our authority. We are

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tempted to believe that if we admit a mistake, our kids will have justification to question everything we tell them in the future. In fact, the opposite is true.

Our authority as fathers is not due to the infallibility of our decision making (thank goodness). Instead, our authority comes purely from our position in the family, and the corresponding responsibility to raise our kids as well as we are able.

Authority is not diminished by admitting a mistake. When I refuse to admit a mistake, my kids still know I’m wrong. They will just question whether they should trust me the next time I tell them something that they’re not sure about.

I am committed to admitting my mistakes to my kids, and asking for forgiveness when necessary. I really want my sons to know that it is ok to make mistakes from time to time. That the proper response to a mistake is to admit it and to try to make it right.

And most importantly, that admitting a mistake does not jeopardize the relationship, it only makes it stronger.

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In 2005, I was just an aspiring runner searching for some method to escape chronic injuries involving plantar fasciitis, shin splints and back pain.

I never expected to fall in love with this revolutionary approach to recreational running.

Today, according to the AdWords keyword tool, the term “barefoot running” is searched on Google some 90,000 times a month by those seeking more information, including from websites like guru Ken Bob Saxton’s TheRunningBarefoot.com and my own BarefootRunningUniversity.com. Even the sports footwear industry has taken notice, with most manufacturers adding “minimalist shoes” to their lines that allow individuals to run in a more natural manner.

Fresh Approach This paradigm shift in the running world has created a new wave of research, focused on the principles of barefoot running. Dr. Daniel Lieberman, professor of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University, has published one of the most influential studies on the topic. In 2010, he and his colleagues discovered that

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there is no need for the overly cushioned running shoes that have dominated the market for a quarter century. Rather, he concluded, the naked human foot is more than capable of dissipating the forces generated by running.

A study published last year in the British Journal of Sports Medicine by researchers at the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre, at The University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, questioned the entire shoe-fitting process.

While monitoring women that were training for a half marathon, the authors found that common motion-control shoes caused more pain than neutral shoes that do not control natural foot movement. They concluded that, “Our current approach of prescribing in-shoe pronation [the inward rolling of the foot] control systems on the basis of foot type is overly simplistic and potentially injurious.”

Thus, the latest thinking is that wearing a modern, cushioned, motioncontrol running shoe is not necessarily the best solution for everyone. Trusting our own body may be a better answer.

That’s the mantra of the grandfather of the movement, Ken Bob Saxton, a veteran of 77 barefoot marathons. His stance is clear: “Our own feet are our best running coaches.”

Ted MacDonald, another mentor to many advocates via BarefootTed. com, agrees, saying, “Barefoot running is about tuning in to your own body’s highly sophisticated set of integrated awareness systems, which communicate through feelings and senses that are being collected in real-time as you move.”

Critics of barefoot running point out that no conclusive clinical study has yet been done that contrasts injury rates between barefoot and shod runners. While researchers investigate this dynamic, anecdotal evidence from barefoot runners

trails or in extreme temperatures. In these cases, a minimalist shoe that allows the body to run in the most natural manner can work well. That generally means flat-soled shoes without a raised heel, but with a wide toe box that allows toes to spread out; these are typically made of lightweight, flexible materials.

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continues to support the beneficial nature of the practice.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Froncioni offers a helpful analogy. He likens the use of the modern running shoe to our reliance on baby formula in the mid-20th century. Through clever marketing and the endorsement of the medical community, baby formula manufacturers convinced the American public that their formula was superior to a mother’s natural breast milk. A few decades later, research totally disproved the claim.

Of course, there are some conditions under which running shoes can be highly advantageous, such as on rough

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Jason Robillard is a barefoot running instructor, founder of Barefoot Running University, co-founder of the Barefoot Runners Society and author of The Barefoot Running Book. He also consults for the shoe industry. Watch for news of his family’s cross-county tour this summer at BarefootRunningUniversity.com and their blog, RobillardAdventures.com.

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The Z-Coil shoe can help with conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis, lower back and knee pain, arthritis and heel spurs. Individuals report a noticeable difference even after only 10 minutes of wear—like floating in water all day while at work. Others have avoided knee or back surgery, some don’t need their canes or wheelchairs anymore and some individuals have been able to get off of pain medication, or even return to work after a disability kept them from employment.

There are over 25 different styles of Z-Coil’s, including sneakers, dress shoes, hikers, and steel and composite toe. Plus, customers have the option of purchasing covered coils. The custom built-in orthotic allows up to 200 custom adjustments on every shoe—which makes it crucial to be fitted in a store.

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First, know that when we run, the impact on each foot is about eight to 10 times our body weight repeated over and over. Are your feet healthy? Do you have any bio-mechanical imbalances? Were you born with any defects? Do you suffer any chronic diseases? Take into consideration the running surface— barefoot running should be done on a soft, natural turf void of any rocks or debris that may cause injury.

Minimalist shoes fit more like a glove for feet. They are very flexible and feature a rubberized coating for a sole. They’re great for protection from possible injury, such as running on uneven terrain. If the foot is less than bio-mechanical efficient (which should be evaluated by a certified professional), then a proper custom orthotic device should be considered.

The problem with footwear today is too much engineering and not enough education on why and when a certain type of shoe is needed. A neutral shoe and a custom bio-mechanically designed orthotic device to promote proper function of the feet is recommended. This means the orthotic will promote healthy movement and not lock it up. The more neutral the shoe the better a custom device will work because the shoe is not fighting with the built-in support. The shoe, the support, and the foot must all play the same game to be efficient, comfortable, and promote better health.

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While you have achieved extraordinary financial success, instead of becoming completely swept up in ego and material things, you have evolved from being the “Godfather of Rap” into a guru.

What set you on the path to writing Super Rich?

As we grow, we experience proofs that what our parents, preachers, prophets and scriptures told us as a child is true: The process of living in the cycle of giving is the thing that makes us happy.

We also learn that the outside world separates us from the God inside of us, and if we take that Godlikeness and exude it, spreading it out, then the world gives it back to us. These truths are right in front of us, but we are not taught them enough, or else we forget to remember them. So, the purpose of this book is simply to help us remember.

You present many lessons on how to move toward higher consciousness, while simultaneously allowing for financial success. How can we use our creativity to apply ourselves to something we really believe in without worrying about accolades or financial reward?

In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says you have control of the action alone, and never the fruit. The work we do is our prayer.

Going to work every day is God’s work. Finding an entrepreneurial business or another endeavor that you are proud of and inspired to use to give—that’s God’s work. You have to be creative, which means that you have to look inside enough to come up with something that the world needs. You can’t see the whole if you reside on the outside, where others move you around;

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Can we heal ourselves from the inside out and, in so doing, create a world where we are contributing something good? As human beings, are we going to lift the collective consciousness to the point where we are aware of and actively moving forward to heal the Earth?

What do you think that people can incorporate into their daily routine in order to lead more fulfilling lives?

Meditation is vital if you want to see the world in real time and be awake enough to make good choices, live calmly, stay

Many are rightly alarmed at how humans are degrading our planet. What actions must we take now to pass along a livable world to our grandchildren?

The first thing we have to do is stop eating animals, including sea creatures. This is a great cause of many environmental ills currently destroying the planet. We could turn it around if more people would become vegetarians.

When individuals take control of their own lives through their meditation and prayer, they will come to all types of decisions that are helpful to this planet and all life. That’s what we want for everyone.

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this learning feels like schoolwork, the faster you lose them. But keeping it fun can not only keep kids from falling behind, it also may give them a leg up when they head back to class in the fall.

The key is in “just hiding the learning in the fun,” counsels Christy Wright, activities director of Big Horn K-12 summer school, in Wyoming. Here are some ways to keep kids’ minds active when they’re out of school.

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Reading

Summer community reading programs provide age-appropriate options for kids of every grade and help those who aren’t naturally adept readers to find topics that will make them want to pick up a book, advises Froehlich.

Lisa Parry’s inspiration for her own family reading program came on Mother’s Day, when her children asked if they could get out the beads and make their mom some jewelry. They decided that each time her first-grader, Grace, finished reading a book aloud, she got to put another bead on a string that hung on the wall. Grace watched

her accomplishments grow, while her parents saw her reading improve.

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Families that spend time camping and hiking can capitalize on the abundant natural learning opportunities that such activities foster, aided by books on the local flora and fauna. When traveling to another part of the country or the world for outdoor adventures, do some homework together first about what you’re likely to see when you get there.

Indoor science lessons, cleverly disguised as games or toys, may be just as valuable, not only for teaching scientific concepts, but also in fostering skills kids will need when they head back to the classroom.

Kelly Pascal Gould relates how Jackson, her elementary school-age son, naturally gravitates toward experiments and creative projects. One spring, she stocked up on chemistry sets and science kits. Several of them worked to engage the budding inventor, who needed to increase his attention span.

Wright notes that many students that participate in her summer school program are referred to her because they have trouble concentrating in regular classes. She’s learned that projects that teach them about science, nature and how things work tend to keep them focused on the task at hand, and also begin to ingrain in them ways to better concentrate in the future.

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During Wright’s summer school program, kids come in early to play Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero; she encourages kids to play these and other games on consoles like Xbox, PlayStation and Wii. Games that engage the body, while demanding mental concentration, not only help kids learn new skills, they may also improve their ability to be able to focus when they need to sit still for lessons later, she says.

“[Games that entail] cross-lateral movement, which means doing something crossover, like jumping rope or playing ball, are good, too, because they’re using one side of the body that engages the other side of the brain, so

both body and mind are moving,” explains Wright. “It helps kids comprehend, and then settle down and learn.” More traditional games provide another type of learning experience, especially when kids make up rules they invent and agree upon as they go along.

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Preparing meals is another forum for engaging kids’ minds during the summer. To enjoy the fruits of their culinary labors, youngsters must first master reading, measuring and following directions—lessons that are much easier to swallow when they are followed by a tasty dish they’ve made themselves, notes Wright.

It may take patience on the part of parents, who see cooking as another household chore to complete as quickly as possible, but taking the time to teach kids cooking skills makes us slow down and realize there’s joy to be found in the kitchen when we have someone to share the work.

Parry’s daughter Grace loves to help in the kitchen, and children generally enjoy the tangible sense of accomplishment when they put a meal they’ve helped create on the table. “She’s old enough now where she can measure and scoop,” Parry says. “It’s fun for both of us.”

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Gould set up a place at home where Jackson can go and create to his heart’s content. The art room has just about anything a child needs to create his own works of art, she says.

Jackson also recently learned to embroider; quite an accomplishment, given the complete focus such an art demands.

Susan Aust’s tween, Tucker, is into art of a different kind, having developed a love of all things theatrical and voraciously reading books about famous actors and actresses, she says. The Austs started a weekly home family film festival, where they all watch a movie together and afterwards, “We talk about the actors’ lives and work.”

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Introduction to Ayurveda – 6:30pm. Learn how to restore balance and promote self-healing. Ayurvedic healing includes herbs, nutrition, panchakarma cleansing, acupressure massage, Yoga, Sanskrit & Jyotish (Vedic astrology). Suggested donation $25.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Learn About Foster Parenting – 6-8pm. There is a great need for foster homes in Central Indiana.

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Wellness Retreat – June 10-12. Spend a relaxing weekend away, and learn how to incorporate wellness into daily life. Enjoy healthy cooking classes, yoga, meditation, massage, holistic facials, reiki and healing touch. Call for details 317-870-7220. The Retreat House. WeCreateWellness.com.

Vibrational Eating Series – 6:30-8:30pm. Conscious Eating/Conscious Health. Explore the energetic patterns of overeating and eating poorly. $25 or $40 with June 18 class. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. WendyWellness@sbcglobal.net. MotherNatureSun.com.

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Eating for Health & Fitness Cooking Class – 10am-12pm. Get fit and healthy with tasty foods and no restrictions on flavor. Lose it or tone it with these recipes. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Sarah Stout.

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Introduction to Modern Buddhism – 7-8:30pm.

Perfectly suited for inspiring those seeking solutions to problems of everyday life using Buddhist principles, as well as encouragement of the spiritual path. $10. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281.

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Kundalini Yoga Workshop – 1-3pm. This 2-hour workshop is for all levels, whether new or experienced practitioner. Pre-registration required.

Cost: $25. Email Karla at info@karlayoga.com.

Peace through Yoga, Heart of Eagle Creek Park, 6040 DeLong Road, Indianapolis, 317-679-1168.

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Anasa Experience – 6:30-8pm. Anasa Experience is a tribal-fusion blend of medicine drums, didgeridoo, ethnic percussion and trance chant vocals by musician Adam Riviere and Melinda DeMarmion. $10.

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Sat,10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. Featuring over 270 artists from across the nation. The oldest and largest juried show in central Indiana. Free. Talbot Street Art Fair, 1600-2000 Talbot St, Indianapolis.

317-745-6479. TalbotStreet.org.

Kids Yoga Workshop – 10:30-11:30am. The Queen of Wellness requests the presence of all Princesses and Pirates on Saturday for a fun kid’s yoga class, craft project, a magical surprise and homemade, healthy ice cream. $25/advance, $30/door. 317-8707220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.

Juicing & Smoothies Cooking Class – 1-3pm.

Say goodbye to those food-dye soaked high-sugar, store-bought treats and say hello to easy, home-made slushies, smoothies and popsicles. $35. 317-8707220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.

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Growing Farm Hands – June 13-16. This Camp provides children (1-4 grade) an opportunity to work with animals, hike through pastures, make crafts and food, while learning how to be ecologically sustainable. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville Register 733-1700 or visit TPForganics.com.

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Prayer as Art, Art as Prayer – 6-9pm. Complete a mandala and receive instructions on creating a Flower of Life mandala from scratch. Register by June 10. $40 includes all materials. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683.

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Sacred Sound Immersion – 7-8:30pm. Tibetan Bowls, Gong and entrancing vocals create the perfect environment for deep relaxation and stress release.

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Intro to Yoga – 10:30am-12pm. Join us at this beginner’s workshop and discover the unique benefits of yoga. Learn how to relax and listen to the inner voice, while gaining strength and flexibility. 317-870-7220.

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Eating for the Chakras – 1-3pm. Techniques to raise your vibration through food, color & meditation. See June 10 listing. $25 or $40 both. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis.

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daily Adult Summer Reading Program – June 1-Aug 4.

Read or listen to 8 books during the Adult Summer Reading Program and when you record the 1st, 4th and 8th book, receive a prize. 317-814-3987 or Sign up online at CarmelReads.org.

Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-7pm. Year round. Large variety of produce and food-related products. 7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis.

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Pilates Reformer Classes – Mon–Sat. No Sun classes. Visit website for times. Engage the mind with the body to create exercises that involve whole body movement. $20-$35. Inner You Pilates, 14950 Greyhound Ct, Indianapolis. 317-571-8367.

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Locally Grown Gardens – Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm. Chef owned and operated year round farm market offering a variety of produce, pies, breads and more. Lunch and dinner served daily. 1050 E 54th St, Indianapolis. 317-255-8555.

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Small Plate Weeknights – Tues-Fri 5-9pm. Organic small plate and large plate dinners offered at TPC. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com.

Pathways to Wellness New Member Special – 2 weeks unlimited yoga classes. Call for more details 317-569-9090. Village Yoga, 14741 Hazel Dell Xing, Ste 400, Noblesville. 317-569-9090. Eric@ PathwaysToWellness.us. PathwaysToWellness.us.

Become a Junior Aeronaut – Daily through Oct. 31. Learn how to fly a balloon with a certified pilot.

Read the instruments, determine weather conditions and control the balloon in flight. Open to anyone age 3 and older. $10. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. 317-776-6000. ConnerPrairie.org.

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Message & Meditation – 10-11am. Second Sun each month. This is led by Now Creations founder Vince Lisi. $10/includes a take home CD. Source Yoga, 8609 E.116th St, Fishers. 317-915-9642.

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Prayers For World Peace with Mandy Vickery – 11-12:15. All welcome. Increase and maintain a happy, positive mind. Free/Donation. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281. MeditationIndianapolis.org.

Kundalini Yoga – 11am. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Currently working through the chakras.

Modifications available for any fitness level. $5.

Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317430-3875. HariDattiKaur@hotmail.

Sahaja Meditation – 12-1pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis.

317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

Vinyasa Intensive – 1:30-3:30pm. Third Sun each month. Vinyasa flow yoga led by Liz Molitor. $20 Walk-in/$15 members. Source Yoga, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. 317-915-9642. SourceYoga.net.

Warming Up to Hot Vinyasa – 2-3:15pm. Class for those new to yoga or anxious about the idea of practicing yoga in a hot room. $17. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317841-0103. Amy@flourishyoga.biz. FlourishYoga.Biz. Meditation Class – 6-7pm. A calming, centering meditation that will help one move into the week with peace, rejuevenation, & clarity. Donation.

Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. Amy@flourishyoga.biz.

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monday sunday Gluten Free Baking Day – 8am-1pm; Thurs 7am2:30pm. We create delicious, innovative, health conscience meals with a twist utilizing fresh herbs, and spices for flavor and optimal health. Tulip Noir Café, 1224 W 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-848-5252.

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Farm Market – Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm; Thu-Sat, 9am-7pm. Year Round. Featuring quality apples, pumpkins, plants, local food, produce, meat, and more. Tuttle Orchards, 5717 N County Rd 300 West, Greenfield. 317-326-2278. TuttleOrchards.com.

Ananda Mandala with Oneness Blessing – 6:308pm. This powerful breath work kick starts the movement of Kundalini energy and raising the vibrations with these amazing energy modalities. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. WendyWellness@ sbcglobal.net. MotherNatureSun.com.

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United Rhythms Drum Circle – 7-8pm. 18+.

Focuses on sharing rhythm, releasing stress and reconnecting with self. All drums and percussion provided. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-771-0241. Lisa@bongoboymusic. com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

tuesday Farmers’ Market at Stadium Village – 4-7:30pm.

Free parking is available in the Shapiro’s parking lot.

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Tibetan Heart Yoga – 5-6:15pm. The first series combines heart-opening asana with tong-len meditation. Class is visualization, meditation and chanting progressing to asana practice with tonglen. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. WendyWellness@ sbcglobal.net. MotherNatureSun.com.

Adventure Yoga For Kids – 5-5:45pm. Ages 3-8.

With the use of imagery and children’s stories, we explore a wide variety of yoga poses and breathing techniques. $12. 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville.

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Cityoga Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) – 5:3010pm. A comprehensive introduction to the art and science yoga. The 200 hr is structured as a 21wk semester. Cityoga School of Yoga and Health, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. Info@ cityoga.biz. Cityoga.biz.

Yin Yoga – 7:15-8:30pm. Quiet, restorative practice focused on expanding and nourishing the deep connective tissues of the body, specifically the ligaments and fascia that connect the bones. All levels welcome. 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville.

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wednesday Wacky Wednesday Story Time – 11am. Please join us for a story. A craft will follow. Barnes & Noble, Stony Creek Marketplace, 17090 Mercantile Blvd., Noblesville. 317-773-7952. BN.com.

Half Price Glasses of Wine – 5-9pm. Choose from a selection of organic & sustainable wines for half the price. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com.

12-Step Meditation – 7-8pm. Based loosely on The 12-Step Buddhist, by Darren Littlejohn, this group is meant to complement versus take the place of regular 12-step meetings. No meditation experience required. Free. 125 Spruce St, Indianapolis. 317-6375683. Joanhm@mac.com. TheChurchWithin.org.

Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which destresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy.

Free. Old National Bank, 4950 E. County Line Rd., Greenwood. 317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

thursday Gluten Free Baking Day – 7am-2:30pm. See Sun listing. Tulip Noir Café, 1224 W 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-848-5252. TulipNoirCafe.com.

PreNatal Yoga – 4:45-5:45pm. Yoga poses emphasize mindfulness for increasing breath and body awareness, learning pain management, prenatal bonding, deep relaxation and working with one’s edges. Call for details. 317-870-7220. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.

Half Price Bottles of Wine – 5-9pm. Organic and sustainable bottles of wine over $50 are half price on Wednesdays. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com.

Cl o t h D iapering 101 – 6:30-8pm. Also every other Sat 12pm. Learn different options available in cloth diapering and see products first hand. Free. Toasty Baby, 10087 Allisonville Rd, Ste C, Fishers. RSVP. ToastyBaby.com.

Free Community Drum Circle – 6:45-8pm.

All ages/experience welcome. Free. Hand Drum instruction class prior to the drum circle at 6:156:45pm. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-771-0241. Lisa@bongoboymusic. com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

Transformation with Yoga and Chanting – 6:458pm. Kundalini Yoga, chanting and sound therapy.

Bring yoga mat, blanket and pillow. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis.

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friday The Green Market – 4-8pm. Summer farmers’ market on the lawn. Live music every Friday night.

The Green Market, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville.

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Westfield Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Located one block north of Main Street (Hwy 32) on North Union, next to City Hall. The first Friday night Market will be June 3rd from 4pm - 8pm, and the Market will run through September 2nd. Amber Willis WestfieldMarket@gmail.com.

Dinner on the Deck – 5-9pm. Enjoy an outdoor Dinner set to Live Music. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700.

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saturday Guided Farm Tours - Get up close and personal with our Cows and Nature Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville 733-1700 TPForganics.com.

Binford Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Beginning May 7th. Hawthorn Plaza, Binford Blvd and 62nd St, Indianapolis. 317-841-0755. BinfordFarmersMarket.com.

Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm.

Beginning May 7th. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, in lot behind school, Indianapolis.

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Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Beginning May 22. Carmel Civic Square, in south parking lot, Carmel. CarmelFarmersMarket.com.

Fishers Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Beginning May 28. Fishers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-578-0700. FishersChamber.com/ chamber/Farmers_Market.aspx.

Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm.

Greenwood Public Library, 310 S Meridian St, Greenwood. 317-883-9144. OldtownGreenwood.com.

Mat Pilates – 9-10am. The lululemon athletica Indianapolis Showroom offers a complimentary, all-levels yoga or Pilates class every Saturday.

Instructors rotate. Mats are available at the Showroom. Free. lululemon athletica Indianapolis Showroom, 6402 Cornell Ave, Indianapolis. 317-2537195. ADorman@lululemon.com. Lululemon.com.

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Cloth Diapering 101 – Every other Sat 12pm. See Thurs listing. Free. Toasty Baby, 10087 Allisonville Rd, Ste C, Fishers. RSVP. ToastyBaby.com.

Free Martial Arts Intro Session – 10-11am. Instilling the qualities of self-confidence, self-discipline and self-control builds a strong foundation for success.

Free. Broad Ripple Martial Arts Academy, 5145 E 65th St, Indianapolis. 317-251-2488. Kaboggs56@ yahoo.com. BroadRippleMartialArts.com.

Quantum Fit Open House – 12-1:00pm. First Sat/ month. Open-to-public workout and diet advice.

Free. Quantum Fit (inside Broad Ripple Martial Arts), 5145 E 65th St, Indianapolis. 317-658-1827.

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Vinyasa – 12:30pm. First Sat each month. Also offering one’s first heated yoga class for free even with past attendance/current students. Invoke Studio, 970 Fort Wayne Ave, Ste C, Indianapolis. 317-6319642. InvokeStudio.com.

The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery – 3pm. Using Discussion, asana, pranayama and meditation to explore addiction and recovery within the body/mind continuum. Donations. Cityoga, 2442 Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. Cityoga.biz.

Free Intro to Yoga – 2-3pm. Second Sat each month.

Source Yoga, 8609 E.116th St, Fishers. 317-9159642. SourceYoga.net.

Book Study – 9am-12noon. Second Sat/month. Now Creations founder, Vince Lisi, leads a book study and currently studying the New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Fishers United Methodist Church, 9196 E 116th St, Fishers. Visit NowCreations.org for details.

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naturaldirectory Natural Networking at its best! Connecting you to the leaders of natural healthy living in our community. To find out how you can be included in this directory each month, call 317862-6332 or visit: NACrossroads.com.

ANIMAL RIGHTS/WELFARE

HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS 7929 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis 317-872-5650 IndyHumane.org

STILLPOINT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, INC.

9780 Lantern Rd., Ste. 230, Fishers 317-863-0365 DrPennella.com

Comprehensive chiropractic care for the entire family. We may help you with ADHD, allergies, asthma, pain, ear infections, nutrition and more. See ad on page 22.

HSI is the first choice in providing direct services for shelter cats and dogs, including adoption, foster home placement, behavior training, appropriate medical care, and affordable spay/ neuter services. See ad on page 4.

colon hydrotherapy

CLEANSING WATERS

Anti Aging

GEIST AGE MANAGEMENT EXPERTS, P.C. 317-752-8958 DrWagner@geistagemanagement.com GeistAgeManagement.com

Individualized nutritional, vitamin supplement, exercise, and hormone replacement therapy treatment plan for men and women called the G.A.M.E. PLAN. Regain vigor and a zest for life. See ad on page 5.

Antioxidant XOÇAI HEALTHY CHOCOLATE Joyce Kleinman 317-363-2262 TheHealthyChocolateTeam.com

A delicious, diabetic-friendly, unprocessed Belgian chocolate with more antioxidants in one 33-calorie piece than 1/2 pound of raw spinach. No preservatives or caffeine. See ad on page 23. .

Camp - Overnight

JAMESON CAMP

2001 Bridgeport Rd, Indianapolis, 317-241-2661 JamesonCamp.org

Jameson Camp is a resource for the entire Indianapolis community.

We offer anywhere from summer camp programming to retreat or meeting spaces to suit your needs.

See ad on page 25.

chiropractor DANVILLE CHIROPRACTIC 6 Manor Drive, Danville 317-745-5100 DanvilleChiroCenter.com

5501 E. 71st St., Ste A, Indianapolis 317-259-0796 CleansingWaters.net

We promote a “cleansing” lifestyle that focuses on balancing the inner ecosystem at our colon hydrotherapy center. This lifestyle incorporates regular internal cleansing, detoxification and nourishment programs. See ad on page 7.

NATURAL REJUVENATION, INC. 6650 W. 10th St., Indianapolis 317-243-3550 NaturalRejuvenation.com

Colon hydrotherapy and detox specialist for over 36 years and four generations.

Teaching the raw living food lifestyle, herbology, homeopathy and nutritional testing. See ad on page 16.

FARMERS’ MARKETS/ NATURAL/ORGANIC THE GREEN MARKET

9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamery.com

Indiana’s only year-round market, bringing you sustainably produced local goods. Winter hours, Fridays from 4-8pm. See ad on page 17.

Farms - organic LIFE CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARM NATURE’S CROSSROADS Lifefarmcsa.com NaturesCrossroads.com

Voted “Best of Hendricks County” 2009 and 2010. Chiropractic care combined with massage therapy and rehabilitation exercises relieve pain, allergies, headaches and more. See ad on page 17.

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Enjoy a variety of certified organic produce through the Community Supported Agriculture program and buy locally grown certified organic seeds and seedlings.

www.NACrossroads.com

Farms - organic

TRADERS POINT CREAMERY, THE LOFT RESTAURANT & DAIRY BAR 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamery.com

This artisan dairy farm is a serene break from the city hustle. Serving Brunch, Lunch & Dinner for the ultimate organic farm to table experience! See ad on page 20.

FOOTWEAR WALKEZSTORE.COM WalkezStore.com Kathy@walkezstore.com 888-392-5539

Ultra thin 3/4 length ezWalker™ custom orthotics that fit in any shoe. See our ad online at NACrossroads.com

functional medicine

OPTIMAL WELLNESS CENTER

4545 Northwestern Dr., Ste. A, Zionsville 317-870-7220 WeCreateWellness.com

Dr. Montieth offers natural, safe and effective treatments for the entire family. Natural hormone balancing, fibromyalgia, fatigue, depression, anxiety, seizures, attention, focus and more. See ads on page 6 and 19.

green cleaning services ORGANICALLY CLEAN Christie Crail 317-469-3201

Enjoy a pristinely cleaned home or office and breathe easier with the aromatic scents of lavender, mint and citrus. Call to schedule your free estimate. See ad on page 23.

healthy dining 3 SISTERS CAFÉ

6360 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis 317-257-5556

Indy’s finest breakfast and best vegetarian dishes for over 15 years. Authentic, slow-cooked made from scratch food, always using mostly local ingredients. Open daily. See ad on page 17.

health foods GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOOD COMPANY

6350 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis 317-253-3709 Good-Earth.com

Offering a distinctive and broad selection of natural and organic foods, supplements, beauty products, and apparel. Family owned and operated since 1971.

See ad on page 24.

nutritionist

REINVENTING WELLNESS

Sarah Stout CCN, HHC, Raw Foods Chef 317-408-0110 Sarah@ReinventingWellness.com

Offering a variety of nutritional and holistic health counseling services.

Specializing in raw foods certifications, private cooking classes, corporate services, and menu planning.

See ad on page 12.

holistic provider

ZIONSVILLE HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER 1620 W. Oak St., Ste 100, Zionsville 317-733-9630 ZionsvilleChiropractor.com

We provide gentle exact chiropractic adjustments; whole food nutrients; time-tested homeopathy to balance body chemistry; and a very powerful breakthrough system to release extremely damaging emotional stress and tension.

pet store

PET SUPPLIES PLUS

Avon - Rockville Rd Broad Ripple - 62nd St. & Keystone Greenwood - County Line & Emerson Noblesville - S.R. 37 North of 32 PSPIndy.com

Greatest selection of products that improve your pet’s well-being. See ads on page 4 and 20.

WHITEWILLOW INTEGRATIVE HEALTH SPECIALIST

More than twenty years experience successfully managing symptoms of chronic illness. Free Consultations. See ad on page 13.

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INNER YOU PILATES

14950 Greyhound Court, Carmel 317-571-8367 InnerYouPilates.com

Pilates exercise focuses on learning to move better so the benefits are felt in everyday life. Join a class or sign up for private sessions. See ad on page 23.

juice bar SQUEEZE FRESH SMOOTHIES 11769 Commercial Drive, Fishers 317-845-9984

Squeeze brings together the finest and freshest ingredients and artfully combines them to create a wide variety of flavorful and healthy products including smoothies, yogurt, energy shots, and juice.

laboratory ANY LAB TEST NOW

13636 N Meridian St., Carmel 317-574-9500 AnyLabTestNow.com

Providing thousands of lab tests to consumers professionally, conveniently and cost effectively. No appointment necessary, no doctor’s order, no insurance required, confidential and anonymous.

See ad on page 27.

meditation SAHAJA MEDITATION 317-300-4560 IndianaMeditation.org

Sahaja Meditation is a simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing inner energy. Everyone welcome. See ad on page 16.

Ryan Bennett 812-343-0518 indyvibrantwater.com

Superior water that detoxifies, alkalizes, and energizes. Experience the fantastic health benefits, while reducing your environmental footprint. See ad on page 6.

wellness center

PATHWAYS TO WELLNESS

14741 Hazel Dell Xing, Noblesville 317-569-9090 PathwaysToWellness.us

A family-owned wellness center focusing on yoga, massage, lifestyle counseling and sports training. We are happy to help you find your optimum life. See ad on page 18.

women’s wellness SOLIS WOMEN’S HEALTH 11450 N. Meridian St., Carmel 317-844-2545 SolisHealth.com

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH

740 E. 52nd St., Ste 11, Indianapolis 617-990-6979 WhiteWillow9@gmail.com

WATER

LIFE IONIZERS

recycled gifts NATURE’S KARMA

14511 Clay Terrace Blvd., Ste 130, Carmel 317-843-9999 NaturesKarma.org

Devoted to providing high-quality items via Fair Trade, environmentally friendly goodies and organic skin care products that are made with all of nature’s wonders. See ad on page 13.

SKINCARE FRANGIPANI BODY PRODUCTS FrangipaniBodyProducts.com

Peaceful, Natural Skin Care. No chemicals, no synthetics, just plant-based ingredients. Products include Face Cleansers, Serums, Moisturizers, Body Oils, Hand and Nail Creams, and Healthy Balms. See ad on page 20.

SKIN WELLNESS 317-777-0495

All natural organic spa facials specifically designed to calm, nourish and preserve epidermal beauty. Carmel. Call Dominique for an appointment.

natural awakenings

Dedicated exclusively to breast cancer screening and diagnosis, patients can expect a level of professional attention and personal care not found anywhere else. See ad on page 8.

yoga CITYOGA SCHOOL OF YOGA AND HEALTH 2442 N Central Avenue, Indianapolis 317-920-9642 CitYoga.biz

CITYOGA

School for yoga and health S C H O O L O F Y O G A A N D H E A L T H dedicated to improving total well-being and quality of life.

Offering Yoga Alliance registered Yoga Teacher Training Programs with Nikki Myers and Marsha Pappas. See ad on page 19.

INVOKE STUDIO

970 Fort Wayne Ave., Indianapolis 86th and Guion Rd., Indianapolis InvokeStudio.com

Featuring over 35 yoga and Pilates mat classes weekly. Hosting Peak Pilates mat & Reformer trainings and 200hr Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Training Programs. See ad on page 19.

PEACE THROUGH YOGA

In the heart of Eagle Creek Park 317-679-1168 PeaceThroughYoga.com

Feel at peace at the end of a yoga class with a natural realignment of your body and a natural realignment of your perception of life. See ad on page 18.

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