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I see trees of green, red roses too I see them bloom for me and you And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. ~ Louis Armstrong I often associate this song—one of my all-time favorites—with happy occasions celebrating life and love. This month, it reminds me of the natural beauty that surrounds us and how vital it is for each of us to be a good steward in protecting Mother Earth. Our April issue embraces this vision and fulfills the magazine’s tagline: “Healthy Living, Healthy Planet.” The two dimensions go hand-in-hand, each significantly impacting the other. While I often feel discouraged by environmental desecration, there are spots of progress and good news to report, and actionable steps to be taken. In our feature article, “Healthy Climate, Healthy People: Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health,” writer Lisa Marshall updates us on growing health concerns, tempered with ideas to help us feel empowered and optimistic about protecting Earth’s climate and our health. One attention grabber is that since 2000, the number of natural disasters has increased 46 percent. We’ve all been exposed to the drama surrounding major climatic events, whether close to home or close to our heart. The devastating double punch of last fall’s Hurricanes Irma and Maria on Puerto Rico caused our local island publishers to suspend operations. Then in the first 20 days of March, four nor’easters along the East Coast left millions without power, schools closed, flights cancelled. Everyday life impacted, and the effects linger. We find a heartening counterpoint to these sobering statistics and happenings in Linda Sechrist’s Wise Words interview, “Paul Hawken Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming.” His insight offers a practical solutions-oriented approach to a drawdown of gas emissions sufficient to reverse global warming. His statement that “Diagnosis is not prognosis unless we give up,” struck me as relevant not only to the environment, but to other hard news that hits our lives. We also find encouragement in local writer Jenn Willhite’s article, “Many Facets of the Hoosier Environmental Council,” highlighting the work of our state’s strong advocate and leading educator on behalf of environmental needs. Natural Awakenings Indy is a proud member of this organization, wholly aligned with its mission and initiatives to make Indiana a better place to live, work, play and breathe. In pulling together this month’s editorial, the synchronicity of our national and local feature articles struck me as an informative illustration of how the pieces and parts of our everyday actions fit together in a complex puzzle aimed to ensure we live an ever more eco-friendly, sustainable lifestyle. Every step we take toward conscientious living and consumption makes a difference; our actions plant the seeds for each of us to be advocates for our precious environment.

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Celebrate Earth Day Locally and Globally

16 ADDRESSING INFERTILITY

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18 MANY FACETS OF THE HOOSIER ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL

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Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health

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he Clean Bedroom, a New York City-based independent retailer specializing in organic bedding and mattresses, recently expanded into the Indianapolis market. The showroom and retail store are located at 1760 East 86th Street in Indianapolis. They also have storefront locations in New York City and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Founded in 2004, The Clean Bedroom is now the premier online resource for organic bedding products and resources to support consumers looking to create a more sustainable, green bedroom. Additional product offerings to support a healthy home and lifestyle include organic and all-natural pet beds, HEPA air purifiers and gift selections. There’s growing concern about the increase in allergies and harmful short- and long-term effects of chemicals, toxins and pesticides found in traditional home bedding and mattresses. Therefore, people are looking for more natural, healthier and safer alternatives like organics. The company’s selections include organic mattresses of materials only found in nature. As such, no toxic materials, like petrochemicals, oil and toxins that may release vapors into the air or leach byproducts, can be absorbed through the skin. For those seeking a more eco- and allergy-friendly choice for the home, these offerings could be the answer. For more information, call 317-548-1818 or visit TheCleanBedroom.com. See ad on page 3.

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om Wood Subaru of Indianapolis remains firmly behind the wheel in driving its eco-friendly approach to business and the community. Beginning on April 1 with a month of sharing how it celebrates the Earth through its environmental stewardship in honor of Earth Day 2018, the dealership will participate in a year-long, eco-friendly initiative, along with many other retailers in the area. They’ll be collecting snack wrappers and bags, disposable coffee cups and lids, and coffee and tea capsules that’ll help divert these items from local landfills. TerraCycle, an innovative recycling company, will then transform these items into park benches, picnic tables, planters and playground equipment for local schools and businesses. Consumers will then have the opportunity to purchase these recycled products and donate them to the community, completing a positive sustainable cycle. The dealership has worked closely with the city to plant trees, reuse water and recycle items to donate to area parks and schools, and applying initiatives to become a zero-landfill facility. The dealership was recently awarded the 2018 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award for its dedication to customers, and for supporting area community causes including for the environment, health, education and pets. The Subaru Love Promise is a way for Subaru retailers to show their respect for all people and to help those that believe in making the world a better place. Along with TerraCycle, Tom Wood Subaru has forged partnerships with many local charities and nonprofits, including Spay and Neuter Services of Indiana, ASPCA, Allisonville Elementary, St. Vincent Hospital, and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Location: 3300 E. 96th St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 888-875-3617 or visit TomWoodSubaru.com. See ad, Page 2.

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s Arbor Day 2018 approaches, events and festivities to honor trees are blossoming around the Indianapolis area. Celebrate the official arrival of spring by visiting Conner Prairie, in Fishers, for Arbor Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 27. Along with learning which trees are indigenous to Indiana from experts, early visitors may even get their own free tree to take home and plant, courtesy of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. Cost for this opportunity is included with general admission. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB), established in 1976, has helped plant 50,000-plus trees and engaged communities with programs and initiatives designed to create vibrant public spaces and to help area Hoosiers and nature thrive. Also, residents are invited to take part in KIB’s April Great Indy Clean-Up from 8:30 a.m. to noon, April 28 in Indianapolis. The semi-annual event will focus on Bean Creek, Carson Heights, Garfield Park, Meridian-Raymond, Northwest Perry, Rosedale Hills, South Village and University Heights neighborhoods. Further, the Keep Fishers Beautiful Initiative will comprise a day of service from 8 a.m. to noon, April 14, uniting area businesses, organizations and residents of all ages in honor of Arbor Day. There’ll also be group volunteer projects around the city and a city recycling day. For more information about Arbor Day at Conner Prairie, call 317-776-6000 or visit ConnerPrairie.org. For updates about Arbor Day events or more information about Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, visit KIBI.org. Meeting location for the April Great Indy Clean-Up: 2345 Pagoda Dr., Indianapolis. For more information about Keep Fishers Beautiful, visit Fishers.in.us.

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ishers-based Aggressively Organic is on the verge of revolutionizing the way produce is grown with its Micro Growth Chamber. The hydroponic method, growing plants in water without soil, is the foundation for the organization’s new approach to growing lettuce in a simple cardboard “box” with only 16 ounces of water. Each Micro Growth Chamber is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and offers plants with taste that will rival any store-bought lettuce. Aggressively Organic founder and CEO Jonathan Partlow anticipates the growth and popularity of the Micro Growth Chamber and the company’s other innovations as opening the door to endless business opportunities. Costing around $20, Micro Growth Chamber can grow up to nine plants in a single square foot of space with no special lighting or temperature control needed. Plants grow 365 days per year in hexagon-shaped corrugated cardboard compartments and only need watering every 30 to 60 days. The chambers, which are manufactured in Indianapolis, come with 11 seed options—including five types of lettuce including some specialty varieties that are not commercially grown—or the consumer may grow his own. Unlike store-bought lettuces that are shipped long distances, plants grown in the Micro Growth Chamber are more nutrient-dense offering truer flavor. The startup has sold an estimated 10,000 units thus far and anticipates that number to rise as home growers, schools and small commercial operations discover its benefits. According to the organization’s website, Aggressively Organic’s mission is to end food insecurity in our lifetime through the design, development and delivery of “weapons of mass creation in the form of sustainable, accessible and easy-touse agricultural systems that can be used by anyone, anytime regardless of space or experience.” Customers may sign up for email notification about Micro Chamber’s open order dates through the Aggressively Organic website.

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arth Day, on April 22, will serve again as a galvanizing force on ways to save our planet. With the theme of End Plastic Pollution, the Earth Day Network (EDN) is setting a specific focus this year on the importance of reducing the use of plastics and finding more Earth-friendly alternatives (EarthDay.org). The nonprofit notes that of the approximately 300 million tons of plastic annually produced to make bags, bottles, packages and other commodities worldwide, only about 10 percent is suc-

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Bee Green Earth Day Indiana Festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 21 Come to the festival and explore booths from more than 120 exhibitors and local food vendors. There’ll be live music, kids’ activities and a 5K run/walk starting at noon. Location: Historic Military Park at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. For more information, call 317-721-6526, email Info@EarthDayIndiana.org or visit EarthDayIndiana.org.

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Earth Day Indiana Recycle Run Noon to 2 p.m., April 21 Wear your running shoes and run or walk a 5K that meanders along a scenic route along the White River in downtown Indy. The 2nd annual event will finish at Military Park at White River State Park. Tickets start at $25 per person. Location: Historic Military Park at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. For more information or to register, visit EarthDayIndiana.org/5k/ or email Info@EarthDayIndiana.org. Earth Day Clean-Up & Scavenger Hunt – Indianapolis Noon to 4 p.m., April 22 As part of Aveda EarthMonth2018, gather your friends and come join others to pull invasive garlic mustard and pick up litter around the Eagle Creek reservoir while participating in a fun scavenger hunt. Each registered participant will receive a free goodie bag and lunch from Chipotle. Friendly dogs on leashes are welcome. Teams of two to four people recommended. Cost: $35 per person/$25 per person (before April 15). Location: Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Rd., Indianapolis. For more information or to register, visit HECWeb.org/get-involved/aveda-earth-month/ clean-up-indy.

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People that get less rapid eye movement (REM) sleep may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in Neurology. Following 321 people over age 60 for 12 years, Australian researchers found that those that developed dementia spent an average of 17 percent of their sleep time in REM sleep, compared to 20 percent for others. It also took them longer to get to that dream-generating stage.

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A study published in the journal Science found that forests across Asia, Latin America and Africa release 468 tons of carbon per year, equivalent to nearly 10 percent of the annual U.S. carbon footprint. Thus, tropical forests may no longer be acting as carbon sinks and could be releasing more carbon than they store. Lead author Alessandro Baccini, with the Woods Hole Research Center, in Massachusetts, says, “These findings provide the world with a wake-up call on forests. If we’re to keep global temperatures from rising to dangerous levels, we need to drastically reduce emissions and greatly increase forests’ ability to absorb and store carbon.” Researchers think nearly 70 percent of this loss of carbon storage capacity is caused by small-scale degradation from logging, drought and wildfire. Researchers say that policies to curb deforestation, reduce degradation and restore the integrity of the land could turn forests back into carbon sinks.

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Some municipalities spend between 20 and 40 percent of their annual budgets on the energy needed to operate wastewater treatment plants. The city of Thousand Oaks, California, has transformed their biggest energy user into an energy generator. Across the U.S., energy users of all sizes are taking control of their power supply and relieving stress from the grid. That’s the idea behind distributed energy. Atlantic Re:think and Siemens have partnered to explore this burgeoning energy revolution. View a video at Tinyurl.com/TheThousandOaksSolution.

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French President Emmanuel Macron awarded 18 climate scientists from the U.S. and elsewhere millions of euros in grants to relocate to his country for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidential term. Macron’s “Make Our Planet Great Again” grants are meant to counter Trump’s intent on the climate change front following his declaration to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord. One winner, Camille Parmesan, of the University of Texas at Austin, who is working at an experimental ecology station in the Pyrenees charting how human-made climate change is affecting wildlife, says that in the U.S., “You are having to hide what you do.”

In July 2017, historic new research from environmental nonprofit CDP, in collaboration with the Climate Accountability Institute, revealed in The Carbon Majors Report that 71 percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions since 1988 can be traced to just 100 fossil fuel producers. It’s the first in a series of planned publications to improve transparency and highlight the role companies and their investors could play in tackling climate change. Offenders ExxonMobil, Shell, BP and Chevron are among the highest-emitting investor-owned companies. If fossil fuels continue to be extracted at the same rate for the next 28 years as they were between 1988 and 2017, global average temperatures would be on course to rise by 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of this century, likely causing catastrophic consequences, including substantial species extinction and global food scarcity risks. Read the report at Tinyurl.com/CarbonTop100List.

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Many Facets of the Hoosier Environmental Council Organization Also Includes Many Partners by Jenn Willhite

hile the Hoosier state is making local and regional waves in the environmental movement, the work needed is far from finished. For more than 30 years, the Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) has been the voice of Hoosiers that are concerned about the environment and has worked on behalf of that collective. As the state’s leading educator for environmental issues, the HEC has made significant strides, yet readily admits there is still plenty of work to do as Indiana ranks 49th on Forbes magazine’s list of greenest states. The mission of the HEC is very simple: To use education and advocacy to make Indiana a better place to live, work, play and breathe. The organization, with the support of its more than two dozen partners and financial supporters, fosters constructive conversations via open discussion about the environmental well-being of Indiana and its residents. As the voice of Indiana residents for the environment, the HEC believes in 18

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creating collaboration through dialogue and partnerships with area businesses and organizations that share its mission and values. Yet that doesn’t mean that the HEC shies away from touchy topics or areas of controversy. The organization regularly monitors and works to find sound, green resolutions to Indiana’s environmental issues. From advocacy for forestry protections and clean energy solutions, sustainable agriculture and watershed restoration to wildlife conservation and green communities, the HEC monitors the issues and works to help bring Hoosier concerns to

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the forefront to find sustainable solutions. In its effort to be inclusive of all Hoosiers, the HEC works tirelessly in its outreach to help make the state better and healthier for future generations. For instance, HEC works consistently to protect Hoosiers from the by-products of harmful environmental practices, maintains an active presence at the Indiana Statehouse and provides empowering trainings and workshops to help Hoosiers gain a greater, positive impact. In 2017, the organization scored major victories in its efforts to further environmental awareness and preservation in the state. Among the year’s highlights: ■ Defeated a proposed law that would have concealed critical information from communities threatened by factory farms. ■ Won new protections for families at risk from toxic lead contamination. ■ Helped secure significant new funds for maintenance of state parks. ■ Secured a historic level of victories for families harmed by factory farm pollu-

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Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health by Lisa Marshall

amantha Ahdoot’s son Isaac was 9 years old when he collapsed from the heat while playing clarinet at band camp. It had been a record-hot summer following a mild winter and early spring, and Dr. Ahdoot, an Alexandria, Virginia, pediatrician, had already noticed a string of unusual cases: A toddler had contracted Lyme disease in the once tick-free region of Northern Maine. A teenager had suffered an asthma attack in February, a full month before she usually started taking allergy medicine. A displaced grade-schooler from out of town arrived traumatized after fleeing a hurricane-ravaged home with her family. But it wasn’t until she saw her son laying on a gurney in the emergency room with an IV in his arm that she fully connected the dots. 20

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“I was aware that the weather had changed a lot since I was kid. But it really didn’t hit home until that day that climate change could affect my health and the health of my children personally,” recalls Ahdoot. “I realized it would be a betrayal of my duty as a pediatrician to sit back and do nothing about it.”

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Ahdoot, now a vocal climate change activist, is among a growing number of healthcare professionals that have begun to reframe climate change not as a concern for elsewhere or the future, but as a pressing U.S. public health issue today. In one recent survey of 1,200 allergists, 48 percent said

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climate change is already affecting their patients a “great deal” or a “moderate amount.” In another survey of lung specialists, 77 percent said they were seeing patient symptoms grow more severe due to worsening climate-related air quality. In a sweeping review published last October in The Lancet medical journal, a team of healthcare professionals proclaimed that the human symptoms of climate change are “unequivocal and potentially irreversible,” noting that since 2000, the number of people in the United States exposed to heat waves annually has risen by about 14.5 million, and the number of natural disasters annually has increased 46 percent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also begun to weigh in with a Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative to help local health departments brace for everything from the hazardous air quality associated with more forest fires to the spread of vectorborne diseases like Zika and West Nile as the range and season of mosquitoes and ticks expands. Meanwhile, groups like the newly formed and expansive Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, to which Ahdoot belongs, are being proactive. Its doctors are greening their offices, swapping cars for bikes, buses or carpooling, lobbying lawmakers and encouraging their patients to undertake measures to prevent the problem from worsening. In the process, they say, they might even improve their own health. “We want the public to understand that climate change is not just about polar bears or receding glaciers in the Arctic, but also about our children and our health here and now,” says Ahdoot.

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During the past century, average temperatures have increased between 1.3 and 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit, with annual increases accelerating in recent years as 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2017 all set records for ambient heat. Such rising temperatures, combined with increased rain and record-high atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, can have a significant impact on plants—both those that irritate or nourish us, says Howard Frumkin, a medical doctor who co-authored the Lancet report and teaches environmental and occupational health sciences at the University of Washington, in Seattle. Wild, allergy-inducing plants like ragweed and poison ivy are flourishing. Poison ivy is growing faster, larger and more toxic as excess carbon prompts it to produce more of its rash-inducing compound, urushiol. “We are seeing the season for ragweed productivity expanding, with pollen levels rising higher and earlier and lasting longer by several weeks,” advises Frumkin. In 2016, residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota, endured a ragweed season that was 21 days longer than in 1990. Other, desirable crops, like grains, do worse in hotter carbon-rich climes, producing less protein and other nutrients, Frumkin notes. Meanwhile, bugs are thriving, with longer seasons and wider ranges in which to reproduce. Mosquitoes’ capacity to transmit dengue fever—the world’s fastest-growing mosquito-borne illness—has risen by 11 percent since 1950, more than half of that just since 1990, according to the Lancet report. Further, the tick that carries Lyme disease is now present in 46 percent of U.S. counties, up from 30 percent in 1998. “My physician colleagues used to treat two or three cases a month during tick season,” says Dr. Nitin Damle, a physician at South County Internal Medicine, in Wakefield, Rhode Island. “Now each of us sees 40 to 50 new cases each season.”

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Rising heat can also aggravate lung condi-

tions because it promotes the production of ozone, a major lung irritant. With prolonged heat often come wildfires. When one burned for three months in North Carolina in a recent summer, researchers discovered that residents of counties affected by the smoke plume showed a 50 percent increase in emergency trips due to respiratory illness. Like Isaac, more kids are ending up in hospitals due to soaring temperatures, with U.S. emergency room visits for heat illnesses up by 133 percent between 1997 and 2006. Ahdoot recalls a young football player from Arkansas that showed signs of weakness and fatigue during practice, but wasn’t treated right away. He ended up with heat stroke, kidney failure and pulmonary edema and ultimately required kidney dialysis. “Every summer now, I see the impacts of increasing temperatures and heat waves on kids,” she says. Climate change can also impact mental health, according to a recent review by the American Psychological Association. Exposure to natural disasters can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. Plus, according to research institutions including the University of California, San Diego, and Iowa State University, chronic heat, especially at night, can interfere with sleep and even lead to aggressive behavior. Then there’s the worry about what to do about it, and whether it will be enough. “When you talk with people about what is affecting them, climate is definitely one of the things stressing them out,” says Thomas Doherty, Psy.D., a psychologist in Portland, Oregon. “There’s a sense of mystery and powerlessness around it that weighs on people.”

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Mona Sarfaty, a family physician who is now director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, attests

that 69 percent of Americans are aware that climate change is occurring, and more than half agree that human activities are at least partly to blame. Yet only a third believe it could ever harm them personally. “So much of the early focus was on the receding glaciers and the penguins,” she says. “People today still think it will affect ‘those other people over there,’ but not them.” She agrees with the recent focus on imminent health issues, and is encouraged that a growing number of healthcare professionals feel it’s their duty to inform their patients about climate change to mobilize action. “When you talk about climate change not only in terms of the health impact it has on individuals and families, but also in terms of the real-time benefits of taking action against it, people are a lot more interested in doing something,” says Sarfaty. For instance, shifting to clean energy sources like wind and solar instead of coal can effect better air quality and easier breathing now. Cycling or walking to work rather than driving can reduce carbon emissions, boost feel-good brain chemicals and keep weight in check. Writing letters to editors or attending rallies to urge lawmakers to pass climate-friendly policies can not only fend off the anxiety and depression that comes with feeling helpless, but also effect real change. Ahdoot is taking these steps now. She has solar panels on her roof, is assisting the local hospital to reduce its carbon footprint, takes public transportation to work and encourages her kids to walk whenever possible. “I don’t feel powerless at all. I feel empowered and optimistic,” she says. “The more we know, the more we are moved to act. We can all do something small every day to protect our climate.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com. April 2018

Healthy House Easy Ways to Green It Up

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emissions. Foods come out crispier, which also makes for great veggie chips. A conventional oven is still best for soufflés, breads or cakes that rise as they bake. Replace chemical-coated nonstick pans, disposable parchment paper and aluminum foil with reusable, eco-friendly, U.S. Food and Drug Administrationapproved silicone mats. They are easy to clean, affordable and available in many sizes and shapes. Run the dishwasher when full and at night. Off-peak hours won’t cut the electric bill, but are more efficient for the power plant, reducing its energy footprint. Skip the garbage disposal to save water and energy. Use food waste for plantnurturing compost. Plastics numbered 1, 3, 6 or 7 are prone to leaching into food or drinks. Recycle or repurpose those already on hand to store craft items, small toys or office supplies.

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Keep floors clean and healthy by leaving shoes at the door. They track in dirt, pesticides, chemicals, pet waste and leaked fluids from vehicles. Slippers or socks with a grip sole keep feet warm and prevent falls. Bamboo flooring is sustainable and eco-friendly, but is also shipped from China. Using local products reduces shipping costs, supports American businesses and can give the home a unique design. “Logs salvaged from the bottom of the Penobscot River turn into flooring, ceilings and accent walls,” advises Tom Shafer, co-owner of Maine Heritage Timber, in Millinocket. “The cold temperature preserves the wood and gives it a natural patina. It’s now available in peel-and-stick, affordable planks called timberchic. Planks have an eco-friendly, UV-cured finish.” For more flooring tips, see Tinyurl. com/Eco-FriendlyFloors.

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In the Bedroom From sheets and bedding to a fluffy robe, choose eco-friendly organic cotton in white, or colored with environmentally safe, non-metallic dyes. Blue light from a smartphone, computer, tablet or TV can foster sleeplessness. “I keep all devices out of my bedroom and block all unnatural light,” says Leslie Fischer, an eco-minded mom and entrepreneur in Chicago, who reviews mattresses for adults and babies at SustainableSlumber.com. “I sleep on a fantastic mattress that won’t fill my room with pollution.” A good pillow is a necessity. Citrus Sleep rates the Top Ten Eco Options at Tinyurl.com/NaturalPillowPicks. Mattresses should be replaced every eight years. In the U.S., an average of 50,000 end up in landfills each day. California law requires manufacturers to create a statewide recycling program for mattresses and box springs. An $11 recycling fee, collected upon each sale, funds the Bye Bye Mattress program. Connecticut and Rhode Island also recycle them. “An alternative is extending mattress use with a topper,” says Omar Alchaboun, founder of topper-maker Kloudes, in Los Angeles.

What and Where to Recycle Find out where and what to recycle at Earth911.com. Enter the item and a zip code or call 1-800-cleanup. Going green is money-saving, environmentally wise and coming of age, which makes eco-friendly products easier to access. Earth Day is a perfect time to make simple changes that can have long-lasting and far-reaching results. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

INDIGENOUS WISDOM Elders Urge Us to Reimagine Life

by Anita Sanchez

irst, 27 indigenous elders from 23 North American tribes, two African tribes, a Tibetan Buddhist and a Sami from Finland gathered at Turtle Mountain, in Dunseith, North Dakota, in 1994. Recently, 13 elders from 10 tribes from Russia, Columbia, South Africa and the U.S. gathered in Kauai, Hawaii. Other such gatherings, too, are participating in a shared prophecy supporting world salvation. They offer humanity four sacred gifts of wisdom rooted in their life experiences. This is our invitation to receive them.

are consistent: listening, supportive relationships, unconditional love and committing to creative, positive action.

Power to Forgive the Unforgivable

Hope springs from the choice to tap into an infinite energy source. It may not be understood by modern science, but indigenous wisdom keepers behold an inner certainty of something bigger than us all. When we open ourselves to hope, it is possible to release the pressure and desire to try to know something about everything, and instead free our imagination to create expansive possibilities.

Forgiveness is releasing ourselves from the prison of pain, hurt or mistreatment. It takes courage and self-love to do this. The reward of this act is freedom to use our energy to create what is life-giving to our self and the lives of those we touch.

Power of Healing

Indigenous elders tailor their healing practices to the whole human being, using good medicine, defined as anything or anyone that brings into positive alignment the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels. Healing can take many forms, based on tradition, the healer, patient and nature, yet four basic elements or practices

Power of Unity

This is a time for us all to become and remain united and steadfast, repairing the world from the misuse of power and greed. When we choose to stand in the circle of unity, there is strength. Each of us has an important part to play in the circle of life to sustain precious relationships among people, Earth and spirit for ourselves, our children and future generations.

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Anita Sanchez, Ph.D., is a transformational leadership consultant, speaker, coach and author of the new book, The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times, from which this was adapted. For videos and a song, visit FourSacredGifts.com. April 2018

In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous. ~Aristotle

Touching the Earth The Healing Powers of Going Barefoot by Martin Zucker

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the Earth’s natural and subtle electric charge. Recent research published in the Journal of Inflammation, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, Neonatology and Health indicates that grounding stabilizes the physiology in many ways, drains the body of inflammation, pain and stress, and generates greater well-being. Grounding can be as simple as going barefoot in nature, including the backyard, for 30 to 60 minutes once or twice a day on surfaces like grass, soil, gravel, stone and sand. If this isn’t practical, special grounding mats and pads are available online for convenient indoor use while sitting or sleeping; people with compromised health often benefit from more time being grounded. The activity restores a primordial electric connection with the Earth that has been lost with modern lifestyles. We wear shoes with insulating, synthetic soles and live and work elevated above the ground. These overlooked lifestyle factors may contribute to increasing global rates of chronic illnesses. Grounding revitalizes us, akin to charging a weak battery, because our bodies operate electrically and our movements and thoughts are based on electrical signals. We are bioelectric beings. Eighteen years of grounding research in a variety of indoor settings, plus grassroots feedback from around the world, clearly show that our bodies operate more effectively when grounded. We sleep better, have less pain, more energy and even look better. Here are some of the documented benefits.

Reduction of chronic inflammation “Inflammation is intimately linked to most chronic and aging-related diseases,” says Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., a visiting scholar at the University of California, San Diego, who has conducted multiple grounding studies. “Grounding seems to be nature’s way to reduce inflammation.”

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disorders. Several grounding studies have demonstrated a significant decrease in blood viscosity and enhanced blood flow. “Grounding represents a potent circulation booster; a simple, yet profound preventive and therapeutic strategy,” says integrative cardiologist Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, of Manchester, Connecticut, co-author of the book Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!

Decreased stress Tracy Latz, a medical doctor and integrative psychiatrist in Mooresville, North Carolina, has found, “Patients with anxiety issues, including posttraumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and depression, often benefit from grounding.”

Improved vagus nerve function The vagus nerve connects with and regulates key organs, including the lungs, heart and intestines. In one study, doctors at the Penn State Children’s

Hospital, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, grounded hospitalized premature infants and documented improved vagal function that could potentially boost resilience and reduce complications. “These babies have a lot of health challenges,” observes Dr. Charles Palmer, former chief of the center’s division of newborn medicine. “It seems that they are more relaxed when grounded.” More research is needed. Within a few months of grounding both day and night, Monteith’s disease symptoms receded dramatically. Her balance and stability improved when standing and walking. She sleeps more deeply and has more energy. An eye issue for which there is no drug subsided. She says her health continues to improve and she looks forward to living each day. Troy Baker, a recovery consultant for special populations and chief program officer of the nonprofit Adapt Functional Movement Center, in Carlsbad, California, who has been overseeing Monteith’s exercise training schedule, has observed a reduction in the effects of multiple sclerosis since she started

grounding. “Her body is more fluid, not as stiff. She moves much better, with increased energy and stamina.” For more information on grounding, visit EarthingInstitute.net. Martin Zucker, a former Associated Press correspondent, has written about alternative medicine for 40 years and is co-author of the book Earthing.

Earth Day

should encourage us to reflect on what we are doing to make our planet a more

sustainable and livable place. ~Scott Peters

April 2018

wise words

Paul Hawken Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming by Linda Sechrist

What are the top 10 solutions?

or author Paul Hawken, a leading environmental entrepreneur working with a coalition of research fellows, advisors and expert reviewers, the climate goal is drawdown, or reversing global warming—the point in atmospheric time when the concentration of greenhouse gases peaks and begins to decline on a year-to-year basis. Hawken edited Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, a compendium of the 100 most substantive solutions that already exist.

Why is drawdown the goal? If we don’t name the goal, we are unlikely to achieve it. To date, language like mitigation, stabilization and reduction has been used to address climate change. These goals are not particularly ambitious and will do little to preserve civilization. Those verbs are about slowing the amount of released gases, but do not reverse them. If you are going the wrong way down a road which heads straight over a cliff, slowing down is not a helpful goal. We need to turn around, and that is what drawdown research is all about.

The top 10 solutions, in order, are: refrigerant management, wind turbines, reduced food waste, plant-rich diet, tropical forests protection, educating girls, family planning, solar farms, silvopasture—the intentional combination of trees, forage plants and livestock as an integrated, intensively managed system—and rooftop solar. All 100 are listed at Drawdown.org/solutions-summary-byrank.

Did any of the solutions surprise you?

Why and how did you do the research? We wanted to know if it was game over with respect to global warming, or could we reverse the buildup of greenhouse gases with techniques and practices already underway? We gathered a qualified and diverse group of 70 researchers from around the world to identify, research and model the 100 most substantive existing solutions. They modeled the impact the solutions will have if they continue to scale in a rigorous, but reasonable way, and what

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the cost and profits would be. All carbon data was based on peer-reviewed science. Economic data came from respected international institutions like the World Bank. The goal of the book was to present the findings and describe the solutions in ways that fascinated and informed, accompanied by images that enlivened and inspired.

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None of the solutions surprised us, but their rankings did. For example, educating girls, number six, has a dramatic bearing on global warming. Women with more years of education have fewer, healthier, children and actively manage their reproductive health. Educated females realize higher wages and greater upward mobility, contributing to economic growth. Education is the most powerful lever available for breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty while mitigating emissions by curbing population growth.

There are two ways of

spreading light:

to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. ~Edith Wharton

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Ranked seventh, family planning, particularly in low-income countries, impacts world population. For women to have children by choice rather than chance and to plan their family size and spacing is a matter of autonomy and dignity. Together, these two solutions would account for significant reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. The United Nations estimates a difference between the high and median population projections in 2050 of 10.8 billion versus 9.7 billion. The difference is almost entirely determined by availability of family planning.

Are you optimistic about achieving the goal? Drawdown is not about optimism, hope or pessimism. It is a reality project. The science on climate change is amazing, if not stunning. It is the best problem statement humanity has ever created, which I see as a gift, not a curse. Global warming is feedback from the atmosphere. The Earth is a system, and any system that does not incorporate feedback fails. It holds true for our body, ecosystems, social systems and economic systems. The knowledge of global warming and its potential impacts is creating huge breakthroughs in energy, transport, agriculture, housing, urbanization and materials. If it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for the science of climate change, we would be destroying our planet faster than we already are. Focusing repeatedly on the problem does not solve the problem. Diagnosis is not prognosis unless we give up. The science of what will happen if we do not act has been here for a long time. What Drawdown points out is that humanity is on the case. The plan we refer to in the bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subtitle is not our plan; we found a plan being activated by the collective intelligence of humanity. This is a different story than one of gloom and doom. It is a story of innovation, creativity and generosityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is who we are. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. April 2018

calendar of events

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

TUESDAY, APRIL 3

Community Tuesday – All day. The first Tuesday of every month several attractions at the White River State Park offer special deals on admission. Including the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX Theatre, Indiana State Museum and many others. Cost varies. INWhiteRiver.com. Paws to Read – 11am-12pm. School-aged children who are reluctant readers are invited to read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. Registration is not required but preferred by calling the branch. Held at multiple locations, check website or call for addresses. Free. IndyPL.org

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Downtown – 9-10:30am. Start your day off by checking in, sharing successes, and asking for resources from Indy Holistic Hub. Bring your business cards. RSVP required online. Garden Table, 342 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5

Target $5 Night at the Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for reduced admission of $5. Sponsored by Target the first Tuesday of each month. $5. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6

Bubbling Over Artist Reception– 6-9pm. April exhibits highlight the work of women in the arts in conjunction with the third annual Hoosier Women at Work Conference to be held at the Harrison Center. The Harrison Gallery features work by April Willy with an array of oil landscapes. Free. The Harrison Center for The Arts, 1505 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. 317-396-3886. First Friday Gallery Tour – 6-9pm. Tour more than 25 downtown galleries and art venues. Patrons are encouraged to walk or drive throughout the downtown cultural districts, and visit the city’s diverse visual art offerings. Free. Various Downtown Galleries. 317-634-3114. IDADA.org.

Indie Vintage Marketplace – 10am-5pm. A monthly celebration of all things unique, indie, and stylish. The goal is to enhance the experience of living as a more responsible consumer by promoting the positive aspects and fun of vintage, antique, locally sourced, re- and upcycled goods. $5. Indiana State Fairgrounds, Harvest Pavilion, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. IndyArtsVintage.com. Cereal Cinema – 10am. A unique, family-friendly experience created by The Indy Film Fest, The Athenaeum and The IMA. Enjoy a classic movie and a cereal buffet. Location alternates between the Athenaeum and IMA. $5. IndyFilmFest.org.

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Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. Learn to support the continuing growth of using electric vehicles locally. Regular monthly meetings focus on growing local EVA enthusiasts and educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicles. Free. Nora Public Library, 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4470. HoosierEVA.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 16

MONDAY, APRIL 9

Gardening Program Series – 1pm. Adults are invited to learn about a variety of gardening topics with the topic of this program being Pollinators. Learn about the who, what, where and why of pollinators and how to help save them. Free. Beech Grove Branch, 1102 Main St, Beech Grove. 317-275-4560. IndyPL.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10

Essential Oils for Spring Cleansing – 5:456:45pm. Transition into spring feeling light and clear using essential oils and cleansing techniques. Preregister by Sat 4/14. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

Non-Toxic Cleaning Class – 6:30-8pm. Learn how to clean your house without chemicals. Free. Peacock Family Chiropractic, 11773 Commercial Drive, Fishers. 317-288-0727. PeacockFamilyChiropractic.com. Green Drinks Indy – 6-8:30pm. Join environmentally minded individuals the second Tuesday of the month for casual drinks and conversation. Free. Location varies; check website for updated location. GreenDrinks.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

Planting Your Garden – 6pm. Families and individuals of all ages are invited as Tyler Gough from Indy Urban Acres will share tips on preparing seeds and soil for spring planting. Glendale Branch, 6101 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4410. IndyPL.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12

Conscious Self-Care Series: Exercise and Rest – 7-8:30pm. Join Dr. Scott Cooper and Dr. Vicki Knapke as they cover two of the Six Essentials for Health, where personal choices can be made to impact health positively. Learn what types of exercises work for using the body parts and muscles equally. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr Suite 140, Carmel. 317872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Northside – 8:30-10am. Start your day off by checking in, sharing successes, and asking for resources from Indy Holistic Hub. Bring your business cards. RSVP required online. Another Broken Egg Cafe, 9435 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18

Re-wild Your Plate for Ultimate Well-being – 6:15-8:30pm. Join Chef Audrey as she talks about wild foods. Learn why wild foods are vitally important to have in your diet and how they support the highest levels of health and well-being. Audrey will be demonstrating 4 dishes; tastings are included. RSVP online or by phone. $35. Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6515 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

Orchid Show – 10am-5pm; Sunday, 1-5pm. A weekend filled with displays of blooming orchids from across the Midwest, all competing for awards. Orchids will be available for sale. $4/person; $10/family. Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens, 2431 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. 317-327-7184. GarfieldGardenAndConservatory.org. Earth Day Indiana – 11am-4pm. One of the nation’s largest Earth Day festivals, this event combines environmental and conservation exhibits with live music, special activities for kids, and good food. Military Park. Earth Day needs volunteers, please sign up if available. West New York St., Indianapolis. EarthDayIndiana.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22

JCC Earth Day Community Celebration – 1-4pm. Award-winning celebration at JCC, featuring an afternoon of hands-on learning and activities for the entire family. Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Lunch – 11:30am-1pm. Bring your ideas, visions, or challenge and brainstorm together. Lunch is designed for checking in, sharing successes and asking for resources. Seats are limited RSVP online. Blind Owl Brewery, 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis. IndyHolisticHub.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY

ongoing events Listings by day. NOTE: Dates and times shown are subject to change. Please confirm event prior to attendance. Go to AwakenIndy.com to submit calendar listings. Submission deadline for Calendar: the 15th of the month.

sunday Gentle Yoga and Sound – 9-10am. Join Hari Datti Kaur for gentle yoga kriyas, breath work, mantra, or meditation. Lie down and relax to the healing vibrations of a 15-20 minute Gong meditation in each class. Class Packages Apply. Embarque Yoga, 1057 E 54th St, Indianapolis. EmbarqueYoga.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

Komen Race for the Cure – 7am. Help the fight against breast cancer by taking part in this annual event. The day will include opening ceremonies, the annual Pink Parade of breast cancer survivors, a 5K timed competitive run, a 5K non-competitive run/walk, a one-mile family walk and Kids’ Dash. Registration required. Military Park, 601 W New York St, Indianapolis. KomenIndy.org. Reach Out and ReadIN Children’s Day – 10am-2pm. Families and children are invited for a celebration of language and literacy in support of Reach Out and Read Indiana. Event will feature celebrity guest readers, music, arts and crafts. Free. Central Library, 40 E St. Clair St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4099. IndyPL.org. Mutt Strut – 11am-3pm. The largest fundraiser event for the Humane Society of Indianapolis takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Attend with or without a dog, walk the entire 2 ½-mile oval track or the short 1-mile course. IndyMuttStrut.org.

JUNE 2-3 & JUNE 9-11

plan ahead Japanese Reiki 1 and Animal Reiki 1:

Cultivating and Sharing Inner Peace

Noon-4pm Essential practices for mindful selfhealing and sharing compassionate meditation with all creatures. Open to all animal lovers; special rates for animal rescue staff, volunteers. Level 2 follows. With Kat Forgacs, BLISS Animal Reiki. $350 ($325 by April 15) Bloomington, Indiana Preregister: AboutBlissReiki@gmail.com TinyURL.com/ AnimalReiki1-Bloomington

A Positive Path for Spiritual Living – 9:30am Meditation; 10am Celebration Service. Come for music, meditation, and inspirational message and stay for fellowship. Youth education and nursery care provided. Free. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. UnityOfIndy.com. Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with Gong relaxation. $10. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. CITYOGA.biz. Sahaja Yoga Meditation – 11am-noon. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Southside meeting location, 4950 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis. 317-755-9630. IndianaMeditation.org. Community Yoga – 4-5pm. Hendricks County residents are invited to an all levels flow class. A great opportunity to add an additional class to one’s yoga schedule. $5. Peace Through Yoga, 134 S Washington, Danville. 317-753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

monday Meditation for Peace – 6:30-7:15pm. 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays. Open to all, a time of spiritual connection and relaxation. Free. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware, Indianapolis. 317-635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com. Health & Wellness 101 Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to support your health naturally and reduce chemical overload in your life. Essential oils, weight-loss support and more, with holistic health practitioner Kim Woods. Free. For more info and to RSVP: Held in Irvington. 317-4094981. BeAmazing.net.

tuesday Evening With the Doctor – 7pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal, and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

wednesday Mindfulness Meditation – 5:30-6:15pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Meditation opportunity open to anyone wanting to practice mindfulness in a supportive community. Drop-in with Cos Raimondi, no registration necessary. $5 suggested donation. Nourish Wellness, 826 W 64th St, Indianapolis. MindfulLifePC.com.

thursday Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and veganfriendly selection. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127. Community Drum Circle – 7-8pm. Pre-jam begins at 6:45pm. All ages and levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Drums provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO, Inc. Free. Bongo Boy Music School, 8481 Bash St., Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-595-9065. BongoBoyMusic.com.

friday Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518. CenterPointCounseling.org.

saturday Gentle Yoga – 12pm. Melt away your tension and tightness with a soothing gentle yoga class. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. InnerPeaceYoga.com. Fishers Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. Local fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and baked goods. Free. Holland Park, 1 Park Dr, Fishers. 317-595-3150. Indy Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12:30pm. Thru April 28. An urban venue promoting access to local, healthy food. Local fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and baked goods, herbs and natural products. Free. Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 E Brookside Ave, Indianapolis. IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org.

April 2018

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BOUTIQUE/EVENT HUB THE PLAYFUL SOUL 6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-253-0499 ThePlayfulSoul.com

A center of consciousness featuring events, art gallery, yoga studio, holistic healing therapies, tarot, workshops, music nights and more. A soulful boutique for the mind, body, spirit and home with handmade jewelry and yogi attire, crystals and stones, books, art, feather wands, elixirs, oils and more. Now offering crystal healing. Visit our website for hours and calendar of events.

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Indy’s only raw food café is an oasis of vibrant, healing food and education. Seasonal and rotating menu features allergy-friendly selections that are dairy-free, processed sugar-free, GMO-free and gluten-free.

HANNAH’S HEALTHY BAKERY Hannah Wright 800-974-2152 HannahsHealthyBakery.com

Enjoy foods that are health conscious and taste delicious! Hannah’s Healthy Bakery offers Paleo-Certified baking mixes including Pancake & Waffle, Brownie, Cookie, Pasta, and Biscuit mixes. All products are glutenfree, grain-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free. See ad on page 8.

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