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Contents 14 FINDING

ENERGETIC BALANCE FOR OVERALL HEALTH

15 ERLING KAGGE

on Our Deep Need For Silence

16 SIMPLIFIED PARENTING

Why Less Means More Happiness

19 NATURAL IMMUNE BOOSTERS FOR KIDS

21 MULTILEVEL

How to Power Up Their Defenses

HEALING

Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being

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22 GETTING BACK

TO NATURE WITH HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

25 A KINDER HEART

Cultivating a Life of Compassion

DEPARTMENTS 7 5 news briefs 10 health briefs 22 green living 12 global briefs 25 inspiration 14 community 26 farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spotlight 15 wise words 19 healthy kids 21 healing ways

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August 2018

letter from publisher

hat Every Kid Needs Each month has its own sense of place in the calendar, whether driven by weather, special events, family celebrations or annual traditions. August is cherished by most of us from an early age as the last chance for summer vacations before the new school year starts. Excited anticipation wrestles with a bittersweet farewell to summer’s goodness. Just as healthy development for youngsters requires wholesome education, so positive lifelong learning is critical to being well-adjusted and interesting adults. Our contributions to our own and others’ well-being through the years frequently spring from cornerstones instilled in us as children. In All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten, author Robert Fulghum lists some simple rules of living to make this a good world, such as sharing, being kind to one another and balancing work, play and personal growth. In this month’s feature article by Deborah Shouse, “Simplified Parenting: Why Less Means More Happiness,” we learn the importance of raising kids with less scheduling and stress and more family fun and spontaneity. We include tips from expert Gary Chapman on practical ways to learn and practice a child’s particular love language, be it kindly touch, affirming words, quality time together, gifts or acts of service. Successful parenting supports a child’s deepest need to feel loved and secure. It’s equally true for adults. Throughout this issue we explore several avenues of wellness and well-being that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. As always, the two basic tenets of nutrition and exercise apply. Marlaina Donato shares helpful paths for young people in “Natural Immune Boosters for Kids: How to Power Up Their Defenses.” During my own school years, our family loved to spend the long summer break at a lake cottage in northern Michigan, a source of my fondest memories. Nature activities and excursions filled our days, and card or board games kept the fun going at night. Being free of electronics and cell phones, the gentle noises and nudges of nature grew us close—it all seemed simple and good, with unscheduled time to play and just be. I’d like to replicate such moments for my loved ones as a vital balance to today’s often overstimulated and overscheduled opportunities. What you do this and next week and every week builds momentum and memories. A focus on “good for you” activities that nourish body, mind and spirit— like connecting with nature, maintaining a supportive social network and embracing love and gratitude—all support a healthy and lasting foundation. Strengthening ourselves along with the next generation benefits everyone.

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Indy Folk Fest Brings Neighborhood Together

he eighth annual Indy Folk Fest will once again gather neighbors and friends from noon to 10 p.m. on August 18 at the Indy Hostel. Featuring local musicians and artists, food vendors and microbrews in a laid-back atmosphere, the event is family friendly and feels as much like a picnic as it does a music festival. Festival-goers are encouraged to bike to the event and bring chairs and blankets. Ample street parking will be available, and lawn seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The Indy Folk Fest opens their stage to various community organizations to share the good work being done in Indiana. All proceeds will benefit Teachers’ Treasures and the Children’s Bureau, Inc. Admission: $12.50 general; $50 VIP tickets; children 8 and under, free. Location: 4903 Winthrop Ave. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit IndyFolkFest.com.

Annual Cumberland Arts Festival Blends Art, Food and Fun

ome celebrate the end of summer at the 10th annual Cumberland Arts Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 18 at the Cumberland Town Hall. Since its debut in 2009, the event has become an annual celebration of the arts and the town of Cumberland’s Farmers’ Market. More than 100 vendors, including everything from arts and crafts to locally grown and raised food, gather for the free event. Festival-goers will also find a variety of food vendors from festival fare offerings to food trucks. There will also be a silent auction and loads of entertainment. Unique to this year’s festival are opportunities to experience the artistry in the paintings included in the 10 Worthy Places Plein Air Competition with the awards ceremony taking place at 1 p.m.; take part in an interactive art project suitable for all ages with Chris Tower; and to learn about monarch butterflies at the Backyard Butterflies Encounter exhibit. Entry into the butterfly tent is included with the purchase of a $5 chrysalis kit. Free admission. Location: 11501 East Washington St., Cumberland. For more information, call 317-622-6926, email Info@CumberlandArts.org or visit CumberlandArts.org. See ad on page 17.

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Little Hands on the Farm Returns to the Indiana State Fair

xperience the best of Indiana with 17 days of entertainment, food and exhibits spread out over 250 acres at the Indiana State Fair, August 3 to 19. Of special interest, the Little Hands on the Farm exhibit will engage children ages 2 to 10 in an interactive, hands-on farming experience free with fair admission from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at The Barns. Each year, more than 10,000 children visit the exhibit. As “farmers”, the children visit 12-plus interactive barns taking part in a simulated aspect of the agricultural process at each stop, from getting to “harvest” products and doing chores to planting produce, gathering eggs from the chicken coop or even milking a “cow”. Youngsters get paid for their hard work and are able to spend that “money” in the on-site grocery store to purchase food. Overall, children and their families learn all about the entire agricultural process, including where their food comes from, what it means to be a farmer and the importance of farming in society. The program is presented by CollegeChoice 529, a direct savings plan program sponsored by the Indiana Education Savings Authority, and is part of The Barns Global Learning initiative at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center.

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Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium Goes Digital

he summer may be waning, but there’s still plenty to see in the Hoosier skies. Area residents of all ages are invited to come explore the universe and ever-changing face of our celestial wonders on Friday and Saturday evenings from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium, at Butler University. The planetarium recently traded its analog projector for a 3-D digital projector that offers a more immersive, full-dome experience for weekend visitors attending planetarium shows. In addition to scheduled planetarium programs, sky-gazers are encouraged to check out the observatory as the sun sets and get an up-close look at the evening stars, planets, constellations and more. For more than 60 years, visitors of all ages have explored the skies at the Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium. The observatory is well known for both its main telescope, a 38-inch Cassegrain reflector, and also several others, including the ninthlargest telescope in the Midwest. Cost: $3 for children and students; $5 for adults for the planetarium show. Telescope viewing is free. Location: 4600 Sunset Ave. For more information, call 317-940-8333, email HolcombObservatory@Butler.edu or visit Butler.edu.

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Women that drink one or more sugary sodas a day are 25 percent less likely each month to become pregnant. Men drinking the same amount are 33 percent less likely each month to father a child. Boston University School of Medicine researchers studied 1,045 men and 3,828 women that were tested for a period up to 12 menstrual cycles. Energy drinks had an even greater fertility-lowering effect than sugar-laden drinks; fruit juices and diet sodas had little impact.

Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar In a study that offers hope for people with Type 2 diabetes, Rutgers University researchers have shown that a diet high in diverse fibers promotes the growth of certain gut bacteria, leading to improved blood glucose control, increased insulin production and improved average blood glucose (A1C) levels. In the six-year study published in Science, 27 diabetes patients in China were fed a diet of whole grains, Traditional Chinese Medicinal foods and prebiotics for up to 86 days, while a group of 16 similar patients ate a similar diet with less fiber. All took the diabetes drug acarbose, which helps turn starch into fiber. By the study’s end, 89 percent of those on the high-fiber diet and 50 percent of the lowerfiber diet group reached blood sugar levels in the normal range. Researchers theorized that the fiber increased numbers of the specific bacteria that break down carbohydrates, producing shortchain fatty acids that nourished gut-lining cells, reduced inflammation and helped control appetite. A shortage of short-chain fatty acids has been associated with Type 2 diabetes and other diseases.

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A research paper, World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice, published in the journal Bioscience about the fate of humanity, has received more than 20,000 signatures and endorsements from scientists in 184 countries. Meanwhile, if humans don’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions drastically and maintain carbon sinks like forests within 10 years, the impact on our climate will be catastrophic, according to the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis. Researchers there have developed a model that they believe could do the trick; it calls for fossil fuel consumption to be reduced to less than 25 percent of the global energy supply by 2100, a drastic cut from the 95 percent being used now. Deforestation also must be cut significantly to lead to a 42 percent decrease in cumulative emissions. The target is in line with the Paris agreement on climate change, which 194 countries have signed, but not the United States.

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times in our lives, we need different things emotionally, physically or for our spiritual being. There is an ebb and flow to that balance.” Examining your energetic health can be broken down into simply positive and negative energies, yet it’s a bit more involved than solely that. There are many intricate elements that contribute to physical, emotional, psychological and energetic balance. It is establishing a balance in all areas that allows you to shine your light at its brightest and live your best life, Seffrin says. Awakening awareness within about how we can deplete or uplift our own energy and how that affects our overall life and interactions with the world around us

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Finding Energetic Balance for Overall Health by Jenn Willhite

inding balance in our lives involves more than sneaking in a couple of extra hours to make up for lost sleep or reworking our social calendars to spend more time with family. It comes down to recognizing that overall health is more than just a physical focus.

Jennifer Seffrin

Jennifer Seffrin, owner of Seffrin Synergy and director of the Indy Holistic Hub, is a certified life coach who helps people to better understand how they are energetically expressing themselves in the world. “We are physical beings and our body is fueled in a variety of ways,” Seffrin says. “At different

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is the key to finding balance. “Reminding people that everything is energy is important,” Seffrin says. “Our body is comprised of energetic systems. I think in order to demystify energy work people have to get back to honing into themselves, living more conscious lives and trusting their intuition.” Seffrin recommends looking at different energy work modalities to craft a well-rounded approach to a healthy lifestyle that can include everything from chiropractic care and holistic health to energy work, reiki, massage and yoga. There are many energy work resources in the area to help you get started on your own journey to balance. The Indy Holistic Hub is a connection spot for holistic health and well-being resources, including those specializing in energy work, with more than 30 local providers listed in this category on their website. For more information on Seffrin Synergy, call 317775-1418, email Jennifer @SeffrinSynergy.com or visit SeffrinSynergy.com. For more information on the Indy Holistic Hub, visit IndyHolisticHub.com.

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Erling Kagge

Your mind—in silence—can be wider than the sky. Silence is about getting inside what you are doing—experiencing, rather than overthinking, and not living through electronic devices and other people.

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xplorer, publisher, art collector and author Erling Kagge inspires us to find silence around and within us as a transformative experience. The lengths he’s gone to make himself an authority in this pursuit include being the first person to complete the Three Poles Challenge on foot—the North and South poles and Mount Everest summit. He has also traveled to Japan to meditate and practice yoga. The Norwegian’s seventh book, Silence: In the Age of Noise, selected as a 2017 Great Read from the Indie Next List, recounts his experiences and presents observations of many past and present poets, philosophers, artists and other explorers—including Plato, Aristotle, Søren Kierkegaard, Oliver Sacks, Blaise Pascal, Martin Heidegger, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Stendhal, Denis Diderot and Mark Rothko—in exploring where we find silence and how to invoke it to improve well-being. It provokes reader reflection, demonstrating the kind of active engagement Kagge believes silence invites. He explores why it’s essential to our sanity and happiness and how it can open doors to wonder and gratitude. Kagge, whose previous books address exploration, philosophy and art collecting, runs Kagge Forlag, a publishing company in Oslo, where he lives.

Why do you consider silence, “the new luxury”, more important now than ever before? Silence in itself is rich. It is a quality, something exclusive and luxurious, and also a practical resource for living a richer life. Silence is a deep human

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need that in our age, has ended up being scarcer than plastic bags from Louis Vuitton. To me, silence is a key to unlock new ways of thinking. I wanted to write about silence because I consider it nearly extinct.

Which insight from the great thinkers cited in your latest book means the most to you?

The Roman philosopher Seneca, 2,000 years ago, said, “Life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present and fear the future. When they come to the end of it, the poor wretches realize too late that for all this time, they have been preoccupied in doing nothing.” Everything Earthly can be snatched away in an instant. Life is long if you know how to use it. Even if we were to live 1,000 years, our lives would feel short if we threw away this present time. We exist, but few of us actually live.

It’s easier to find silence than many people think or believe. I walked alone to the South Pole for 50 days and nights under the midnight sun in search of total silence; but I never found it before I turned inwards toward inner silence and uncovered forgotten sides of a universe just as mysterious as outer space. One universe stretches outward, the other inward.

Are there practical steps to achieve a state of silence?

You can shut out the world and fashion your own inner silence whenever you run, cook food, have sex, study, chat, work, think of a new idea, read or dance. Silence is not about turning your back on your surroundings, but the opposite; it’s seeing the world a bit more clearly, staying on a course and aiming to love your life as much as you can. I had to use my legs to go far away in order to discover this, but I now know it’s possible to reach silence anywhere. One only needs to subtract. It’s about finding your own South Pole. Randy Kambic, an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor, regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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Parenting Why Less Means More Happiness by Deborah Shouse

Parents wishing to simplify child-raising seek less stress and more fun; less scheduling and more casual time; less “shoulds” and more “want-tos” less second-guessing and more confidence.

or a happier family life, experts encourage parents to stay true to their own values, strengths and sense of family purpose, focusing on the wonders of their children instead of endless daily tasks. It begins with each child feeling loved.

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For Gary Chapman, Ph. D., author of The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively, understanding each child’s particular needs for touch, affirming words, quality time, gifts or acts of service is foundational to parenting success. “Other than security, a child’s deepest need is to feel loved,” says Chapman, of WinstonSalem, North Carolina. “If their love tank is full, children grow up emotionally healthy. Knowing a child’s preferred language helps parents effectively communicate their feelings. The question is not, ‘Do you love your children?’ It’s, ‘Do your children feel loved?’” As Chapman arrives home, his son rushes to hug him, grinning while his dad tousles his hair. Chapman’s daugh16

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ter often calls out, “Dad, come into my room. I want to show you something.” This is how he communicates with each child in their primary love language. Parents learn their children’s preferred communication style by observing their behavior, noticing how they express love and listening to them. They can also offer options and track results. For example: n Would you like to take the dog to the park (quality time) or for me to help you study for a test (acts of service)? n Would you like to wrestle (touch) or shop for your new shoes (gift)? “Ideally, we offer heavy doses of the child’s primary language and sprinkle in the others,” says Chapman. “Children who feel loved respond better to suggestions and discipline. They also learn how to express their feelings.”

Avoid Unreal Idealizing

Some parents carry a mental snapshot of their ideal child, perhaps envisioning a kid that is into sports or even-tempered or academically gifted. Often, that picture is very different from the actual child. The first step to truly accepting the child is to allow ourselves to feel whatever authentic feelings pop up. The parent might think, “I love my son, but am struggling; I adore sports and may never get to share that with him.” “Give yourself time to process disappointment,” advises Susan Stiffelman, a Los Angeles marriage and family therapist, mother of one and author of Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected. “Then identify the things you love about your kids and share those with them.” As just one example, we might convey that we love the sound of their voice and how gentle they are with the baby.

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When Barbara Unell, a parent educator and author of Discipline With Love and Limits: Calm, Practical Solutions to the 43 Most Common Childhood Behavior Problems, birthed twins, she was initially daunted by the work of caring for them. Then she began simplifying by focusing on the “wow” factors. “Being a parent speaks to the core of our humanity. Experiencing the growth and development of a human being is miraculous. I started looking at parenting through that lens,” says Unell, who lives in the Leawood, Kansas, area. Asha Dornfest, of Portland, Oregon, a podcaster, co-author of Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less and mother of two, relates, “I paid more attention to my values and my family’s unique needs and was less influenced by parenting experts, social pressures and well-meaning peers.” Dornfest explored her own values by asking, “What did I learn from my parents?” and, “How do I want my family to be different?” She also practiced trusting her intuition. “Even when I’m not certain I’m right, I know I love my children, I’m doing my best, and I’ll make adjustments if necessary,” she says.

Create Rhythm and Rituals

Rhythmic activities ease the anxiety of family transitions and furnish warm solidarity, consistency and connectedness. “Increasing the predictability of meals, bedtime and other rituals also improves family life,” says Davina Muse, a mental health counselor and mother of two from Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Muse serves as training director for Simplicity Parenting, a program based on Kim John Payne’s book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids that offers a connective ritual families can merge with mealtimes. Each person describes a “rose” (one good thing from the day) or a “thorn” (one challenging thing) and a “bud” (one thing they’re anticipating). Such sharing builds a family connection and helps kids discuss difficult issues, notes Muse. Also, “Describing the bud lifts everyone’s mood.”

Every Friday evening, the Dornfests share a Sabbath dinner, a low-key way for them to gather and talk. “This ritual adds a rhythm to our week and anchors us,” says Dornfest.

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Everyone can sometimes become overscheduled and overwhelmed; a balance between scheduled time and downtime is necessary to well-being. In her daily check-in, Dornfest confers with herself and her husband, inquiring, “How are things going? Are they too hectic? Is our

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Children that act out or withdraw may not have enough downtime. Take the kids outside to play. “Nature is very soothing,” says Muse. “Climbing trees, searching for rocks and pine cones, playing with dirt, sticks, water and leaves all offer healing down time.” To escape from worries and distractions, Stiffelman suggests three or four minutes of meditation or simply designated quiet time. For little ones, lay a stuffed teddy bear on the child’s tummy and have them notice how the animal is moving. A parent and child can also be aware of the sounds they are hearing, plus incorporate a little mindful breathing into the bedtime ritual.

Know the Power of Space Most parents think their children would go crazy if half their toys and books were removed, but this isn’t true. “My trainers and I have worked with thousands of parents on decluttering, and the results have been powerful,” says Muse. The Simplicity Parenting approach encourages parents to discard broken 18

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toys, give away anything no longer being played with and attractively store current playthings. She observes, “As you decrease the quantity of toys and clutter, you increase the child’s attention and capacity for deep play.”

Build Resilience

Simplifying parenting means releasing the notion that children must be happy, well-behaved and delighted with life and their parents at all times. Unell used the daily multitasking challenges with her twins as exercises in developing resilience and modeling these skills for them. If children spill milk, the parent comments, “No big deal. We all spill things.” When there’s a minor accident, “Let’s just get towels and clean it up.” A resilient attitude is, “Something goes wrong, we fix it.” It’s also about being flexible and coping with disappointment. “To build resilience, parents need to feel comfortable in the presence of an unhappy child,” says Stiffelman. “If parents don’t allow children to be disappointed, kids can become rigid, lack confidence and struggle with unreasonable expectations.” During meltdowns or disappointments, she recommends sitting quietly, listening, and then empathizing and helping put the children’s feelings into words. “This is not the time to lecture or advise,” she says. “Upset children can’t really listen.” Yet, they can be heard—a key way to help them mature. Parents that learn to simplify happily discover that their children feel calmer and more loved, socially and emotionally adept, and resilient. Concepts focused on creating connections, rather than parenting perfection, are easy to weave into everyday life. Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor, dementia advocate, parent and grandmother. She’s also the author of Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together (DementiaJourney.org).

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ncorporating love throughout the day keeps a child’s tank full. Consider these tips from love languages expert Gary Chapman.

Physical Touch – Get Close ¤ Greet the child with a hug ¤ Stroke their hair while they talk about a challenging day ¤ Snuggle while watching TV

Affirmations – Encouraging Words ¤ Put a positive note in the child’s lunch box ¤ Appreciate something the child did or said ¤ Create an encouragement jar, with praising words to use as needed

Quality Time – Periods of Undivided Attention ¤ Ask a specific question about their day that elicits discussion ¤ Schedule a date with each child ¤ Create something together, like a photo album

Gifts – Tangible Expressions of Love ¤ Make a special meal or dessert; maybe do it together ¤ Have some small gifts the child can choose from as rewards for positive actions ¤ Seek natural gifts, like a special feather, stone or flower

Acts of Service – Volunteer Assistance ¤ Ask, “How can I help you today?” ¤ Help a child repair a broken toy or resolve a challenge ¤ Do a family service project together

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schedule energizing or draining?” She advises, “When I feel like I’m riding a runaway train, I slow down. There seem to be so many ‘shoulds’ in parenting; we instead need to discover what our family loves.” Before enlisting a child for an activity, Dornfest suggests we ask why it’s important: Are you making up for your own missed opportunities as a child? Are you worried your child will miss out? Do you equate these lessons with being a good and caring parent? Parenting is more than checking off lists and tasks. It’s about being connected with children. Build in playtime, roughhousing, chase each other around the yard, toss balloons or balls together, blow bubbles and welcome opportunities for laughter.

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healthy.” Her favorite sweetener for kids older than 1 year is raw honey; however, she cautions against giving honey to infants during their first year.

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Natural Immune Boosters for Kids How to Power Up Their Defenses by Marlaina Donato

trong immunity is a cornerstone of optimum health, and may be weakened or enhanced by what we eat and how we manage our emotions. Starting young in incorporating good ongoing habits can go a long way toward building a better immune response to whatever a person encounters.

Kid-Friendly Foods Organic strawberries, brightly colored peppers, vitamin D-rich eggs or almond trail mix can turn a child’s brown bag lunch into an immune-boosting power meal. “Diet is one of the main pillars for children’s health. I teach parents and kids that food can be fun, and not to be obsessed with counting calories or portions,” says Dr. Alina Olteanu, a holistic pediatrician in Dallas, Texas. “I recommend an anti-inflammatory diet based on lots of colorful vegetables and fruits, and healthy fats like fish, nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil. Eating fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickled vegetables and kimchi supports a healthy microbiome.” Adequate protein supports healthy immunity, as does reducing inflammatory foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), caramel color, sodium nitrite, food dyes and chemical preservatives. Such measures help reduce the burden on a child’s immune system. According to Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Anne Rothman, of Thyme Integrative Health, in Pacifica, California, limiting or eliminating processed sugar is also recommended; studies by Loma Linda University, in Loma Linda, California, show that sugar consumption suppresses immune response for five hours. Olteanu notes, “Desserts can be fruits and a small amount of dark chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and actually

Exercise has been shown to increase blood and lymphatic circulation and in turn, helps move antibodies through the system and do a better job at fighting invaders, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Exercise is also a renowned stress-reliever, especially outdoors, which manifests the bonus of vitamin D fortification from healthy sun exposure. “I strongly encourage all my patients to spend at least an hour a day playing outside,” says Olteanu. Childhood stress is a real factor that can weaken immunity, yet juvenile anxieties may be dismissed or go unnoticed by adults. Caffeine-free herbal teas and glycerin-based tinctures such as chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower and lavender can be reliable double-duty allies for children, calming them while also promoting immune response. Essential oils are another boon. “The benefits of using essential oils on children are immense. Many oils are safe for all age groups and can elevate mood, induce relaxation and boost natural defenses,” says holistic nurse and certified clinical aromatherapist Patricia Springer, in Mason, Ohio. Springer recommends diffusing organic lemon or orange essential oil for 30 minutes two to three times a day in the house or applying one to two drops on a cotton ball and inhaling.

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Homeopathy Homeopathy is a system of natural healing to which kids often respond positively. There are well-known over-the-counter remedies that treat acute conditions without side effects, but certified classical homeopath Julia Eastman, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida, recommends a more thorough approach. “Homeopathy can be life-changing, but it’s a system based upon the unique physical, emotional and energetic constitution of the individual. Going to a board-certified classical homeopath is the ideal

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Multilevel Healing Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being

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r. Wayne Jonas’ curiosity was piqued after hearing stories of patients that have experienced healing from chronic illnesses or reclaimed well-being without following conventional medical advice. So he focused on researching dimensions of healing that Western medical schools never taught him. The rewards were radical discoveries: whole system science exploring the web of connections within the body; the need to acknowledge an individual’s core multi-dimensions—body/ external, behavior/lifestyle, social/emotional and spiritual/mental—and what’s needed to unlock each person’s inherent capacity for health and healing. The author of How Healing Works: Get Well and Stay Well Using Your Hidden Power to Heal, Jonas concludes, “Only 20 percent of healing comes from the treatment agent the doctor applies. A full 80 percent of the healing potential, which lies dormant in everyone, comes from constructing a meaningful treatment response unique to you. This is internal, highly personal and uses simple principles and components.” During his 40-year career, Jonas was able to observe multi-level healings with patients, as well as through other professional roles. He’s served as director of the Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, a research scientist at the World Health Organization, CEO and president of the former Samueli Institute and director of the medical research fellowship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Applying whole system science, Jonas developed the view of a patient as a veritable ecosystem. “We are more like a garden to be cultivated than a car to be fixed. Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole,” says Jonas. His broader approach for healing now includes the impacts of beauty, order, an optimal healing environment, connecting with nature, elements that induce an individual’s greatest meaning

response, nourishment of the spiritual self, making time for joy, the roles of love and the physical presence of loved ones and a supportive social network, as well as the energetic contributions of other social interactions and emotional dimensions. For nearly 40 years, James Oschman, Ph.D., author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, has been conducting research in physiology and the biophysics of energy medicines worldwide, including at Cambridge University, in England, and Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio. “Medical doctors are unaware of the body’s energy field because they aren’t taught anything about it or physics in medical school. Although the vast majority believe there is no science behind energy medicine or any that proves the body even has an energy field, it is real and has been measured,” says Oschman. He’s passionate about including energy medicine in healing, and says, “To understand the human body, health and healing, you have to look at all dimensions without any exclusions. No aspect of science, medicine or life should be left out. All medical interventions and everything you do to the body involves energy. An awareness of this can fully transform any medical approach.” Jonas experienced the energetic dimension of healing when his wife, Susan, was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Although skeptical, he tried the process of laying his hands on her while imagining a soft, white light filled with love being transmitted through the top of his head, down through his hands and into her body. “I knew of the dozens of experiments done at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. When meditating individuals put their hands around test tubes containing immune cells, the amount of infrared radiation emanating from their hands increased, which stimulated the immune cells to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-producing molecule found in all cells. After this exposure, those cells survived better when hit with stresses such as heat and chemical shocks,” says Jonas. “Susan said that she could feel something and fell asleep. The next day, she felt less fatigued, slept less and was more active. From then on, I cut back on travel and made sure my body—in all its physical, social and emotional dimensions—was around,” says Jonas. To help patients and doctors expand their own perspectives, Jonas has developed a healing-oriented practices and environments (HOPE) consultation protocol (DrWayneJonas.com/ resources). It includes questions a doctor or patient can use to spark pivotal lifestyle changes that cover optimal healing dimensions—inner, interpersonal, behavioral and external—to evaluate measures that facilitate or hamper healing. Sincerely responding to the answers shows results. “With chronic diseases, it can almost always enhance wellness and wellbeing, and improve function, whether the disease is cured or not,” says Jonas. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com. August 2018

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oing to the dentist is often an anxiety-inducing, nail-biting experience for many, but for some, it isn’t for obvious reasons. Let’s face it: man-made materials, when introduced into the body in any situation, can carry a risk of adverse health effects. And the same holds true when it comes to your dental health. Holistic dentistry, sometimes called biologic dentistry, takes the body as a whole into consideration when performing routine, preventative and restorative dental work. Dental repairs are done in a non-toxic restorative manner that serves this purpose and is good for the body at the same time. So if the thought of your dentist using fluoride to prevent cavities or mercury amalgam to fill that pesky cav-

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Indianapolis Dentistry

Located just south of I-465 on U.S. 31, Indianapolis Dentistry offers patients an integrative dental experience that assesses both one’s teeth and gum health and how it can be affected by the condition of the body and mouth. Ted M. Reese, DDS, Ted M. Reese, DDS, MAGD, NMD MAGD, NMD and his

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team understand that one’s dental health is critical to overall wellness. Indianapolis Dentistry offers a wide range of holistic, whole body dentistry services, including biomimetic and minimally invasive dentistry, fluoridefree cleanings, ozone treatments, low radiation X-rays, as well as TMJ/TMD therapies, Zirconia Implants, and organic oral health products. Dr. Reese is a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. Location: 7218 U.S. 31 S., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-882-0228 or visit CalmingFears.com. See ad on page 23.

Katie Orr, DDS, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

For Orr, holistic dentistry means offering dental care that is “biologically compatible, safe and life energy enhancing,” that’s determined by the needs Katie Orr, DDS of the individual and his overall health. As a firm believer in the impact dentistry has on a person’s energy system, Orr offers a range of services that are performed in a way that is “emotionally and spiritually harmonious for each patient.” Orr offers a range of holistic-based preventative and restorative dental procedures that include fluoride-free cleaning, safe mercury-free fillings, lowradiation digital X-rays, as well as TMJ/ TMD therapies, organic products and sedation dentistry. Location: 5430 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-598-8500 or visit DrKatieOrr.com. See ad on this page.

Mass Ave Family Dentistry

Katherine E. So, DDS, and her team treat patients of all ages and are committed to providing mercury-free, full-service holistic dentistry with a whole body approach to oral health. Working to understand each patient’s Katherine E. So, DDS needs and objectives

allows for comprehensive solutions to address specific dental health needs. Recognizing that a dental emergency can strike at any time, their office offers extended hours and weekend availability, and will work to accommodate last-minute appointment requests. Dr. So is a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. Location: 310 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-456-5109 or visit HolisticDentistIndianapolis.com. See ad on this page.

Dental Care Today PC, E. Dale Behner, DDS

Located in Fishers, Dental Care Today PC offers patients a wide range of holistic dental services from preventative care to addressing other oral E. Dale Behner, DDS health concerns, such as tests to determine what specific bacteria or virus may be contributing to gum infections and chronic inflammation to compounding custom, patient-specific, on-site medications. The practice doesn’t use mercury or silver dental fillings and offers low-dose digital X-ray imaging technology. Location: 9744 Lantern Rd., Fishers. For more information, call 317-348-3925 or visit IndianapolisDental.com.

Guba Dental, Caryn A. Guba, DDS

Guba and her staff offer patients holistic-based dental services ranging from routine, preventative and restorative care to cosmetic services and Caryn A. Guba, implants. According to DDS her website, Guba Dental “stays attuned to the dynamic relationship between oral and systemic health” and is “committed to using only biocompatible materials for all our patients.” Location: 44 Yorkshire Blvd., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-8944253 or visit GubaDDS.com.

Premier Dental Care, Marla K. Wilson, DDS

Wilson offers patients holistic dentistry that focuses on ensuring oral health care that is good for one’s overall health. The practice offers a Marla K. range of preventative, Wilson, DDS restorative and cosmetic dental services, including mercury-free dentistry and homeopathic medicine, as well as TMJ treatment.

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he path to mentally transcending the world’s intrusive bustle is to be compassionate with our self and others. It begins in a relaxed heart from which emanate daily thoughts, words and deeds. Here’s a helpful centering exercise. Sit or lie in a quiet spot for about 10 minutes with eyes closed and become aware of breaths moving in and out, then feel each one fully by filling the lungs from bottom to top. With each exhale, slowly and completely empty the lungs. On each inhale, refill the lungs again. Mentally reciting “optimum oxygen” three times helps the body deeply absorb the nourishing element. Then bring both hands to the center of the chest to connect with the emotional heart centered there. Feel it pulsing beneath palms and fingers while quietly saying aloud, “I relax my heart.” Let the shoulders release coiled tension and drop gently. Repeat saying, “I relax my heart” and sense the heart fluttering open a bit more. Rest in this feeling. Again say, “I relax my heart” and notice awareness drop into it, a feeling of being present in the heart. Feel all tension and holding-on melting down and out onto the floor.

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Binford Farmers Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Over 100 vendors with deep roots in Indiana, including farms, nurseries, specialty food products and artisan crafts. Lawerence North High School, 7800 N Hague Rd, Indianapolis. BinfordFarmersMarket.com. Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8amNoon. Thru Sept; 9am-Noon Oct-Nov. Food-focused market with locally grown and produced food and plant products, along with ready-to-eat food. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.org. Cumberland Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Expanded market will include yard art and more. Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 E Washington St, Cumberland. 317-894-6203. Danville Chamber Farmers’ Market – 8amNoon. Variety of food vendors, breads and ready-to-eat breakfast. Courthouse Square, 6 S Jefferson St, Danville. 317-745-0670. Fishers Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Sept. Special event days each month, held in the amphitheater green space, Nickel Plate Park, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-578-0700. FishersChamber.com/Chamber/Farmers_Market.aspx.

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Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-8pm. Thru early Nov. Featuring vegetables, fruit and u-pick option. 7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis. 317-356-6995. Also 10am-7pm, June - Oct at 1100 N Ind 37, Greenwood. 317-888-4189. WatermansFarmMarket.com.

SUNDAY

Irvington Farmers’ Market – Noon-3pm. Second Sunday of the month, thru Oct. 70+ vendors. Ellenberger Park, 5301 E St. Clair St., Indianapolis. 317-540-2425. Irvingtongardenclub.com. JCC Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Thru October. Fresh local produce, baked goods, and diary products, Kosher respectable (no meat products). JCC Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org.

TUESDAY

Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market – 11am1:30pm. Local produce, several vendors, meditation classes and fitness demonstration. The Common Ground, Eskenazi Healht, 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis. 317-880-4785. EskenaziHealth.edu. Avon Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. Fresh, local produce, baked goods, and handcrafted items all summer long. Hendricks Regional Health south parking lot, 8244 E US 36, Avon. 317-272-0948. AvonGov.org

WEDNESDAY

Original Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. Thru October. Gourmet foods are also featured at this market. 222 E Market St, Indianapolis. 317-634-9266. IndyCM.com/ Farmers-Market. Morgan County Farmers’ Market Mooresville – 3-6pm. Thru Oct 6. All items sold at this market are produced in Indiana. Friends Church, 50 N Monroe St, Mooresville. 317-501-3000. Info@McFarmers.org.

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Plainfield Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. Special event days are featured. Plainfield Friends Meeting Lawn, 105 East St, Plainfield. 317-839-3800. Plainfield-in.com. Crooked Creek Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm. Thru Oct 12th. Healthy foods, locally grown Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center, 2990 W 71st, Indianapolis. 317-293-2660 ext 120 FayBiccardGlickCenter.org.

THURSDAY

Statehouse Farmers’ Market – 10:30am1:30pm. Thru Oct. 8. Farmers’ Market with Food Trucks. 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis. StateHouseMarket.com. 38th & Meridian Farmers’ Market – 4-6:30pm. 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays. Thru Oct. 3808 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-924-2612. Brownsburg Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept.3, SNAP benefits accepted at the market and many vendors participate in the WIC nutrition program. On the lawn of Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 N Green St, Brownsburg. 317-852-1120.

FRIDAY

Farm to Fork at Normandy Farms – 4-7pm. Thru Oct. Large selection of certified organic or certified naturally grown produce and meats with no artificial chemicals. 7802 Marsh Rd, Indianapolis. 317-439-0714.

SATURDAY

Zionsville Farmers’ Market – 8-11am. Thru Sept. Large selection of sweet treats complement market offerings of local produce, artisan food products, meat and eggs. Main St & Hawthorne, Zionsville. 317-478-4107. ZionsvilleFarmersMarket.org. Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Thru Sept 30th. Along with a variety of produce, unique food items, the market offers prepared-food items. 2 Center Green, Carmel. CarmelFarmersMarket.com.

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Franklin Farmer’s Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 3. Food items, herbs, craft items and more. Parking lot at Jefferson and Jackson Sts, Franklin. 317-346-1258. Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 10. Indiana produce, crafts and baked goods and meats. United Methodist Church, 525 N Madison, Greenwood. Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N Apple St, Greenfield. 317-697-0508. Shelby County Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Local produce, baked goods and honey. Public Square, Shelbyville. 317-398-9552. Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct 11. Federal Hill Commons, Noblesville. 317-776-0205. NoblesvilleMainStreet.org. Saxony Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Sept. The market offers the best fresh produce from local vendors and farmers in the area. 131st and Olio, Fishers, 317-770-1818. Greenfield Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Thru Oct. Variety of food items, treats for pets. Parking lot at Ind 9 and North St, Greenfield. Morgan County Farmers’ Market Martinsville – 9am-1pm. Thru Sept. Courthouse Square, 180 S Main St, Martinsville. 317-501-3000. Info@McFarmers.org. Westfield Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Thru Sept. Variety of produce, baked goods, dairy, arts and crafts. In front of City Hall, 130 Penn St, Westfield.

calendar of events WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1

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. Super Foods Workshop – 3-5pm. Adults and teens are invited to learn about super foods and participate in a hands-on cooking demonstration and food tasting presented by the Marion County Health Department. Free. Beech Grove Branch, 1102 Main St, Beech Grove. 317-275-4560. INDYPL.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2

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. 317-3344000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3

Indiana State Fair – Aug 3-19. Gates open daily at 8am. Experience the best of Indiana with 17 days of entertainment, food and exhibits spread out over 250 acres. $10/adult; free for children 5 and under. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. In.Gov/StateFair. First Friday Food Truck Festival – 5-9pm. Thru Oct. Indulge in the savory selections of Indy’s best food trucks and while enjoying familyfriendly live music and entertainment. $5; 5 and under free. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St, Indianapolis. OldNationalCentre.com. 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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

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. 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

MONDAY, AUGUST 6

ABC’s of Diabetes – 5:30-7:30pm. Adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes along with family members and friends are invited to this four-part series accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. It includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. Free. Warren Branch, 9701 E. 21st St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4550. INDYPL.org.

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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.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Northside – 8:3010am. 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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SATURDAY, AUGUST 11

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. Irvington Library, 5625 E Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4470. HoosierEVA.org. Eskenazi Health Community Day Health Fair – 10am-1pm. Free health screenings and helpful resources covering wide variety of health topics with nurses and knowledgeable staff. Free sports physicals available for ages 10-18 from 10am – 1pm. Guests eligible for door prizes and giveaways, a bounce house for kids and more. Free. Eskenazi Health, 5515 West 38th St, Indianapolis. 317-880-0057. EskenaziHealth.edu. Hu-Manifest – Noon-11pm. A health, wellness and music festival featuring vendors, classes, seminars, and presentations focusing on various healing methods, lifestyle, health, nutrition and more with live entertainment and music. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the National Ataxia Foundation. $15-$25. Playground Production Studios, 5529 Bonna Ave, Indianapolis. 317-678-7529. PlaygroundProductionStudio.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

Outdoor Essentials with doTERRA – 7pm. Learn how to use essential oils to protect yourself and your plants against outdoor environmental threats and to promote the health of your garden. Free. The Art of Healing, 3019 Meridian Meadows Rd, Greenwood. 317-360-6336. TheArtOfHealingIndy.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15

Batch Food Prep for Health Success – 6:308:30pm. Learn helpful tips on how to make the most of your time in the kitchen and how to make plant-based eating easy. All classes are gluten-free. $35. Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

Third Friday on the Plaza – Live music by Bakersfield Bound at the Fountain Square Plaza. Free concert for all ages. DiscoverFountainSquare.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

Cumberland Arts Goes to Market – 9am-4pm. A celebration of art and community. More than 100 artists and craft vendors, and farmers’ market vendors, live entertainment and a variety of great food. Free. 154 S Muessing St, Cumberland. CumberlandArts.org.

Restorative Yoga – 2:30-4pm. Experience deep physical and mental relaxation while propped up in poses. No yoga experience needed. Bring your own mat. Limited space, so call to register. $15. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

Indy Folk Fest – Noon-10pm. Relax with some great local music, check out art vendors, and grab some good eats from the food trucks. Proceeds benefit 91.9 WITT and Kids First Inc. $12.50; children 8 and under free. Indy Hostel, 4903 Winthrop Ave, Indianapolis. IndyHostel.us.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 20

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.

A Quiet Heart At the center of the most turbulent heart there is a place of peace, a place beyond time that cannot be touched by change or loss. No tumult can disturb the quietness, no shadow can dim the light. Here in this stillness is rest and healing. Nothing we suffer, nothing that we fear, can damage its perfection.

End-of-Life Doula Training Level 1 – Noon4pm. Learn about the three phases of end-of-life, interventions to provide comfort and support to the patient and loved ones, and how to care for someone who is dying from the Doulagivers of the Midwest. Free; donations accepted. Sandra Eskenazi Outpatient Care Center, 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis. 317-316-2121. Facebook. com/DoulaGiversMidwest.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21

Community Conversations at East 38th St – 6-7:30pm. The entire community is invited to this series of engagement conversations and forums designed to hear citizens’ visions for the growth, safety and well-being of the community and to improve the quality of life for those who work and live within the neighborhood. Free. East 38th St Branch, 5420 East 38th St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4350. INDYPL.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22

Roll + Relax with Essential Oils and Tea – 6-7pm. This event is for those who are curious about essential oils while having fun learning about oils and making 2 blends! You will leave with 2 beautiful bottled & labeled blends that promote well-being. $40. Register by 8/20. Karmen Fink, 317-343-4004. HoiTea ToiTea, 6283 N College Ave, Indianapolis. SAndCEvents.com.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23

Just Breathe: Balance & Vibrant Health – 7pm. Explore why breathwork is one of the easiest and most complete ways to incorporate chemical, neurological, and energetic balance. learn breathing exercises to increase oxygenation, supporting cellular health. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. RSVP requested; Info@MorterHealthCenter. com or 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 28

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. Essential Emotions with doTERRA – 7pm. Learn how the doTERRA Emotional Aromatherapy System can help oppose negative emotions that can be detrimental to perceived quality of life; includes a brief overview of the science behind aromatherapy. Free. The Art of Healing, 3019 Meridian Meadows Rd, Greenwood. 317360-6336. TheArtOfHealingIndy.com.

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save the date Holistic Self-Care Conference for Nurses coming to Crestwood, K e n t u c k y F r i d a y, September 14. Join in the commitment to the Health Nurse Healthy Nation Grand Challenge. Take home new knowledge and actionable skills to deepen your self-care in aromatherapy, energy work, mindfulness, movement and resilience. Kavanaugh Conference & Retreat Center: 7505 Kavanaugh Rd, Crestwood, KY. $90 through Friday, September 7; $105 until Friday September 14. Registration includes lunch and 6 CNEs. AHNA.org/Regionals or call 785-234-1712.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest – Sat 10am4pm; Sun 10am-3pm. Celebrate living well, learn from leading experts and discover delicious allergy-friendly foods and cooking solutions. Ticket prices vary. Indiana State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. GlutenFreeFoodAllergyFest.com. TURN Festival – Noon-6pm. TURN out for Circle City’s celebration of urban sustainability. This event focuses on sustainable and healthier lifestyle practices with over 50 hands-on demonstrations, exhibits, children’s activities, music and food. Free. Paramount School Farm, 3020 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis. TURNFestival.com.

daily First Class Free – Dates/times vary. Students new to Inner Peace Yoga Center are welcome to take first class free. Bring your own mat. View schedule online. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

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. $10 Class Packages Apply. Embarque Yoga, 1057 E 54th St, Indianapolis. EmbarqueYoga.com. 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. 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. Qoya with Susan Cotter – 5:15-6:45pm. Qoya is an invigorating, empowering, and mindful movement class that aims to help you heal and rediscover your feminine power through personal expression. Women only; wear comfy clothes to move around in. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253–0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

monday 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. Meditation Monday – 6-7:30pm. Bring something comfortable to sit on, a journal, and a meditation buddy. If you are new to meditation, or desire to find your tribe and flourish your current meditation practice, this is the class for you. $15/class; $50/4 classes. HoiTea ToiTea, 6283 N College Ave, Indianapolis. Karmen Fink, 317-343-4004. SAndCEvents.com. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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Evening with the Doctor – 7pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal, and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. RSVP requested. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com. Tuesday Night Concert Series – 7-9pm. Thru Aug 7. Enjoy live entertainment with family and friends. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic to spread out on the lawn and enjoy the concert under the stars. Presented by various sponsors. Free. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-595-3150. Fishers.IN.US/408/Tuesday-Night-Concert-Series.

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.

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. Summer Concerts at the Gazebo – 7pm. June 6-Sept 26. Family concert series with mix of pop rock, jazz and country music. 25th annual season. Free. 1 Civic Square, Carmel. CarmelGazeboConcerts.org.

thursday 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. Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and veganfriendly selections. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127. Concerts on the Canal – 6-8pm. Thru July. Free and reserved seating available. Guests can purchase or bring their own food. Free. Kruse Family Stardust Terrace, Indiana Historical Society, 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis. 317-232-1882. IndianaHistory.org.

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. Friendly Friday Flow – 6:15-7:15. Start your weekend with a relaxing class. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-4454203. IPY.org. Summer Nights Film Series – 7pm. Also most Saturdays.Thru Aug. Enjoy a picnic dinner, music and activities pre-show, films begin at dusk. Screenings of films ranging from classic to modern are presented in the outdoor amphitheater. $12/public, $8/member; free/ under 5. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-923-1331. IMAMuseum.org. Kroger Symphony on the Prairie – June 15Sept 2. 8pm. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and drinks to enjoy a picnic and musical entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting. $31/adult advance, $38/adult at gate; $37/adult premium concerts advance, $44/adult at gate; $13/child advance, $15 at gate; free/under 2. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-639-4300. IndianapolisSymphony.org.

saturday Farmers’ Markets – Visit one today. There are 16 markets in and around the city taking place on Saturdays through the summer. Check calendar section featuring market listings. Kroger Symphony on the Prairie – 8pm. June 16-Sept 2. See Fri listing. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-639-4300. IndianapolisSymphony.org.

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