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contents 5 newsbriefs 8 healthbriefs

11 globalbriefs 12 community spotlight

15 THE POWER

OF FRIENDSHIP

It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us by Judith Fertig

13 practitioner profile

20 healingways 22 wisewords

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

23 consciouseating 26 greenliving

18 THE MOST MAGNIFICENT FRIENDSHIP OF ALL Principles from The Energy Codes by Dr. Sue Morter

20 YOUR MOUTH

Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease by Linda Sechrist

27 calendarofevents TELLS A STORY 30 naturaldirectory

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ANTI-AGING SECRETS Her Natural Lifestyle Choices Keep Her Young by Gerry Strauss

23 ANCIENT GRAINS FOR MODERN PALATES

Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor by Judith Fertig

26 DEEP LISTENING

Our Wholehearted Attention Is Our Greatest Gift by Kay Lindahl natural awakenings

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ebruary is a month we naturally think of love, sparked by stores filled with Valentine’s Day cards, gifting ideas and red hearts everywhere. Love can take infinite forms, from romantic partnerships and familial relationships to nourishing companionships and everything in-between. Yet a common thread through them all is friendship, a base of mutual regard and affection. In this month’s feature article, “The Power of FriendCo-publishers Kim and Teona ship: It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports celebrate friendship Us,” writer Judith Fertig explores how friendships are not only great contributors to happiness but can also improve our health and overall well-being. I recently came across a study dealing with the impact of social relationships on the risk of earlier mortality. A meta-analysis of 148 studies, published by researchers at Brigham Young University, concluded that creating social connections may also be one of the secrets of longevity. It turns out that the positive effect on individual health produced by regular social contact is about equal to that of regulating blood pressure, smoking, alcohol intake, obesity and diet. Sign me up for the friendship pool! Individual bonds formed early in life can mature and extend through decades, with visits or calls erasing lapsed time and long distances. Adult siblings often turn into trusted advisors and close friends, with exclusively shared history, traditions and memories. New activities bring new opportunities to be a friend and enlarge or refresh friendship circles. I love how a group of friends can constitute a community, with commonality of background, work or interests drawing people into closer relationships. Several years ago, Kim and I decided to invite a group of similar stage-of-life neighbors and friends to come together for an evening of “nibbles and sips.” Our inaugural adults-only event led to an ongoing tradition and continues with game nights, themed parties and holiday dinners. We’ve dubbed ourselves the “Top of the Hill” gang. What began as purely social gatherings of comrades centered on “eat, drink, play” has evolved into a trusted extended family that enjoys living life together. As the years unfolded and bonds deepened, we’ve found ourselves sharing heartfelt affection, compassion and trust through life’s celebrations and laughter, as well as significant losses and tears. Through it all, we’ve all grown and been enriched. While friendships can be harder to nurture in our evolving online social world and whirlwind of daily activity, the effort is well worth it. The valuable companionships we form can support us throughout life’s journey. Beyond the love we feel for others, I believe that happiness and fulfillment begins in first loving ourselves. Dr. Sue Morter, founder of the Morter Institute for Bio-Energetics, in Carmel, expands on this concept in her thought-provoking contribution, “The Most Magnificent Friendship of All.” In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, let’s embrace love in all its forms and reflect on those special people in our lives. Love yourself enough to shine and share your big heart as you celebrate those you love.

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Irvington Gets Three New Farm Fresh Food Stops

ore exciting news for the growing Eastside of Indianapolis: Chris Baggott, co-founder of ExactTarget, has bought a threeunit building in the 100 block of South Audubon Road in Irvington to open three new food entities, according to The Indianapolis Star. The first is a small-scale grocery slated to open in February, featuring local foods and household products. Another unit is dedicated to a second location of the successful Greenfield drive-in, The Mug, to feature comfort favorites like pork tenderloin sandwiches, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and sloppy joes, produced with local produce and grass-fed, pastured meats. The new location will not have a drive-in car service, but there’ll be outdoor seating. The third unit will be fashioned into an intimate 21-and-older gastropub called Griggsby’s Station, named after a wistful poem by Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley, and expected to open by the end of summer. Meats for all three will come from Baggott’s Tyner Pond Farm, in Greenfield, home to grass-fed, pasture-raised animals.

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OneZone Awards Local Businesses for their Benevolent Values

neZone, the combined Chamber of Commerce of Carmel and Fishers, recently bestowed annual Business Excellence Awards to businesses that serve the community in various capacities. The Business of the Year Award for a large business was given to Tom Wood Automotive Group, in honor of their exceptional customer service, and community support efforts through Tom Woods Cares. Through this initiative, a portion of each car sale is donated to local and national organizations, such as Riley Children’s Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and Noble of Indiana, a local nonprofit that helps adults with disabilities become employed. The Look Award for Renovation was given to The Ranch Pet Lodge, a dog day care provider with pet grooming and boarding that chose to renovate a long-standing vacant restaurant for their business location. Meyer Najem Construction was the recipient of The Green Award for designing their headquarters building in the Nickle Plate District, in Fishers, with environmentally sustainable features and construction values. With over 1,200 members, OneZone was formed in February of 2015 when the boards of the Chamber of Commerce in Fishers and Carmel decided to merge. The formation of OneZone gave business members access to more opportunities, such as networking in larger regions and more educational experiences. For more information, visit OneZoneCommerce.com.

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Age Successfully Relocates, is Now LivingFit RX

ge Successfully has changed their name to LivingFit RX and moved from their 116th Street location to 9855 Crosspoint Boulevard in Indianapolis. LivingFit RX is a boutique fitness studio dedicated to helping adults of all ages get the most out of their lives by improving health and fitness. For those that don’t feel comfortable in a traditional gym, aren’t sure how to improve themselves without getting hurt or are a baby boomer or older that need help learning how to age successfully, LivingFit RX’s certified coaches will develop an individualized exercise program based on fitness goals and needs for each individual in a low-key, no-pressure atmosphere. Co-owners Debi and Cary Teeple also have a passion for paying it forward, so they donate a portion of all proceeds to Ascent 121 and Agape Therapeutic Riding, two partnering organizations whose missions are to serve, restore and empower children. First coaching session is free. For more information, call 317-288-9065 or visit LivingFitRX.com.

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Children’s Museum Offers Adult’s Museum by Moonlight

he Children’s Museum will be closed to kids for a onenight, adults-only Museum by Moonlight event from 8 p.m. to midnight on February 27. Adults 21 and over will have exclusive access to the museum while sipping on Sun King Beer, enjoying meals from local restaurant vendors, and watching museum entertainment and shows. Attendees will explore five floors of museum exhibitions, including Dinosphere, Treasures of the Earth and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as slide down the new Chocolate Slide, a Willy Wonka-inspired activity. Museum by Moonlight is one of the museum’s biggest fundraisers of the year. Proceeds benefit The Children’s Museum Fund, which provides reduced or free admission to lower income families so all children may experience the learning and wonder of the facility. Admission: $75 in advance, $85 at door, members get $5 off. Tickets are available for purchase online. Location: 3000 North Meridian St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-334-4000 or visit ChildrensMuseum.org.

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Neti Pot Solutions for Sinus Problems

eti pots, used for centuries in Asian cultures to support nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, have become increasingly popular in the Western world. People use the small Aladdin’s lamp-looking pots to help flush sinuses, usually by pouring a mild solution of unrefined sea salt and water from one nostril through the other (avoid common table salt because it can irritate mucous membranes). The process flushes out unwanted mucus, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. Frequent nasal flushing is credited with preventing and relieving sinus infections. Some experts recommend a stronger remedy if an infection is present. “The bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and few are flushed out with saline flushes,” remarks Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite. LLC. “Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa with what is called a biofilm. Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive within the warm moist sinuses, so a small saline bath once a day doesn’t bother them much at all.” To deal with stubborn sinus problems, Frank likes using the neti pot with a colloidal silver wash that is retained in the nostrils for ten minutes. This can be supported with regular intra-nasal spraying of the colloid throughout the day. For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad on page 16.

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Kids Learn Social Skills Through Pretending and Joking

esearch published in the journal Cognitive Science has found that toddlers with parents that played with them using humor and fantasy gained increased skills for learning, imagining and bonding, along with thinking in abstract ways. The researchers tested children between 16 and 24 months old in two phases. The first utilized action play among 25 kids and the second utilized verbal play among 40 children. The parents and children pretended to do activities such as washing their hands with no soap or creating situations using a toy. During the second phase, the children and parents played around jokingly by using words, identifying things in funny ways and making believe they were doing things. The researchers found that joking and pretend play allowed the kids to distinguish cues that helped them communicate and develop skills to understand intentions. The study also found that older toddlers relied more on verbal cues to understand pretending and joking communications.

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esearchers from Rutgers University have found that an ingredient in olive oil will kill cancer cells in under an hour. The researchers tested a compound called oleocanthal, a central component of extra virgin olive oil, and found that it caused the premature death of cancer cells in the laboratory by puncturing cancer cell vesicles, called lysosomes. “We needed to determine if oleocanthal was targeting that protein and causing the cells to die,” says Paul Breslin, Ph.D., a professor of nutritional sciences in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers and co-author of the study, published in Molecular and Cellular Oncology. The research also found that the olive oil compound didn’t damage healthy cells. Breslin states that the compound merely “put them to sleep” for a day, after which they resumed their normal, healthy functioning. Senior author David Foster, Ph.D., of Hunter College, points out that additional studies are necessary to determine if the compound halts tumor growth. “We also need to understand why it is that cancerous cells are more sensitive to oleocanthal than non-cancerous cells,” he says.

large study from the New York Medical College and the University of Massachusetts found that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is linked to a greater risk of asthma and chronic bronchitis. The research included 2,801 people between the ages of 20 and 55 years old. The scientists utilized health data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 2003 to 2006 to compare people with a history of chronic bronchitis. The study measured the types of soft drinks consumed, eliminating risks related to known asthma relationships such as smoking. The researchers found those that drank five or more HFCS-containing sodas per week had an 80 percent increased incidence of chronic bronchitis. Greater intake of HFCS has also been linked with higher risk of other health conditions, including diabetes and obesity.

Mediterranean Diet Sustains More Youthful Brain Sizes

s we age, our brains shrink, a condition linked to cognitive impairment. According to a study from Columbia University, a healthy diet can help reduce such occurrences. The researchers studied 674 adults with an average age of 80. They were divided into two groups, depending upon their diets, and given magnetic resonance imaging scans to measure total brain volume and thickness. It was found that those following diets that most closely resembled the Mediterranean diet—less meat and more vegetables and fish—had larger brain sizes with less shrinking. The researchers equated the average size difference between the groups to about five years of aging. Dr. Yian Gu, a neuropsychology professor at Columbia University, says, “This is another study consistent with previous studies that indicate the Mediterranean diet is an overall healthy diet.”

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McCormick Going Non-GMO McCormick, the world’s largest spice company, plans to eliminate almost all genetically modified (GMO) ingredients from their product line by 2016. In response to increased consumer demand for healthier options, 80 percent of its overall gourmet herb and spice business in the U.S. will be both organic and non-GMO by 2016, as well as all McCormick-branded herbs, spices and extracts sold in the U.S. They will voluntarily label the updated products to inform consumers as part of a commitment to transparency and consumer education. The first product introduced, a non-GMO vanilla extract, is already available. McCormick also uses steam treatments in its processing to preserve the health benefits of spices instead of the ionizing irradiation used by competitors. Although food radiation is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, some studies link it to significant health problems. “Our consumers are increasingly interested in quality flavors with pure ingredients in their food,” says McCormick President and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Kurzius. “Our efforts prove that we are listening to consumers and are committed to continuing to evolve.” Source: NaturalNews.com

The 50th Super Bowl will take place February 7 at the brand-new Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara, outside San Francisco, and the anniversary isn’t the only thing that’s historic. As part of a trend toward sustainability in athletic facilities, it’s the greenest and most technologically advanced professional football stadium in the U.S. The structure is designed to support sustainability, located on a site with accessible public transportation plus a bike path to encourage fans to pedal to and from games. Its predominantly open and airy, environmentally friendly building plan also takes advantage of the Silicon Valley climate. One outstanding feature is the green roof atop the suite tower on the west side of the stadium. Another is the three solar bridges connecting the main parking area to the stadium that generate energy from hundreds of solar panels. All of the wood used was repurposed from a local airplane hangar at Moffett Field, in Mountain View, California, and other reclaimed building products were used where possible. Reclaimed water sources serve potable and non-potable uses, including playing field irrigation. The local suppliers providing farm-to-table food menus also are required to practice composting and recycling to the greatest extent possible. For more information, visit LevisStadium.com.

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any fundraising organizations feature unique, adventurous and interesting events, making friendship and philanthropy a great combination. This month, grab your friends for some fun fundraising and general do-gooding.

With your pals and pink pajamas, head to the I.W.I.N. Foundation’s 12th Annual Pink Pajama Party on February 19 to 20 at the Indianapolis Marriott North at Keystone at the Crossing. Enjoy great food, pink cocktails, shopping at the expansive silent auction and complimentary spa services. Dance the night away to the music of Living Proof before winding down in the lounge listening to an acoustic set by Indianapolis singer/songwriter 12

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Chad Mills. Then gently wake up Saturday with a yoga stretch before enjoying a warm breakfast. For something a little less cozy, but a lot more adventurous, sign up with some best buds for one of two Polar Plunge events to benefit Special Olympics Indiana. The first is on February 13 at Butler University’s Health & Recreation Complex and the second on March 5 at Eagle Creek Beach in Indianapolis. Both plunges start at 10:30 a.m.

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After each plunge, put on some warm clothes for an After Splash Bash with food and other refreshments. All participants receive a long-sleeved event T-shirt for fundraising the minimum of $75 (or $50 for students with ID), and other prizes like beach towels, roller coolers and hoodies are available for those that raise more.

February is also American Heart Month with lots of fun events to share with friends. At 8 a.m. on February 3, put on a favorite, new or thrift store red dress at the Red Dress Dash around downtown’s Monument Circle to gain exercise and showcase of camaraderie in support of women’s heart health. Heart-themed heARTwork by influential Hoosiers will be unveiled at the event. February 5 is National Wear Red Day, so spread the word to family, friends and co-workers to coordinate colors. The organization will also host one of the largest luncheons of its kind in the country at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis starting at 9 a.m. on February 19. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in health screenings, exhibits, educational breakout sessions and a heart-healthy lunch. For more information on I.W.I.N. Foundation’s Pink Pajama Party, visit IWINFoundation.org. For more information on Special Olympics Indiana’s Polar Plunge, visit SOIndiana.org. For a complete list of events and more information about American Heart Month, visit Heart. org. For tickets to the luncheon, visit IndyGoesRed.org. View heARTwork at IndyHasHeart.com.

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positive experience with his own family dentist, combined with an interest in life sciences and biology, inspired Dr. Ted Reese, DDS, MAGD, to decide on a career in dentistry in his youth. “My dentist gave me a good impression of the career, as he was always pleasant, happy and seemed to enjoy his work,” says the owner of Indianapolis Dentistry, in Indianapolis. By the end of dental school, Dr. Reese realized there were many facets of dentistry he found intriguing and rewarding, and throughout his career has focused on continuing education to provide a multidimensional practice for his patients. Over time, driven by a personal and professional desire to support whole body health, Dr. Reese pursued a holistic approach and education to dentistry. Biological or Holistic Dentistry—also known as Whole Body Dentistry—is the delivery of dental care with an understanding and appreciation of the far-reaching effects the materials used have on our bodies and the importance of

oral/dental health in promoting and sustaining a person’s systemic health. Recognizing and reducing the toxins and infections that can emanate from the mouth, which can be a precursor to heart disease, pre-diabetes and more, can allow the body to return to a healthy state. Groups such as the Holistic Dental Association (HDA), the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM), and the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) are helping to change things by educating the public as well as practitioners on alternative approaches. With a shared premise that dental products and procedures affect the entire body, these organizations have established training programs, scientific studies, strict biological standards and yearly conferences for biological dentists. Synchronizing dentistry with total body health requires providing the highest quality dental options and materials, which is why Dr. Reese chooses to offer his patients a mercury-safe, state-of-the-art den-

tal facility. Some of his protocols include a high level of diligence in adhering to stringent guidelines in removing old mercury fillings to avoid any further contamination from this toxin. While removing mercury amalgams, precautions are taken for both patient and staff. Layers of protection and equipment such as a small highspeed vacuum with intra-oral suction to remove even the tiniest piece of dental amalgam and an amalgam separator are used to provide a mercury safe experience. Dr. Reese believes that mercury-free restorations should be an integral part of aligning oral health and whole body wellness. “For the comfort of my patients, I constantly look to offer the healthiest, most reliable and minimally invasive tools and modalities as possible,” notes Dr. Reese. “I’ve come to realize and appreciate just how much our bodies want to heal themselves. We often just need to support that innate desire.” In addition to safe mercury removal, the practice offers such holistic dental services as low-radiation digital X-rays, flouride-free prevention and cleanings, and ozone dentistry. A relatively progressive modality, ozone application and therapy has become a preferred technique in their dental practice. Ozone, when selectively applied, can provide significant benefits in dentistry to

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through continuing education opportunities. Speaking engagements, a comprehensive blog, seminars and workshops support his dedication to lifelong learning and contributions to his profession and whole body health. In 2015, he received Board Certifications in Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine from The American Board of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry, and a Naturopathic Doctor certification from the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board. Beyond our borders, an early experience in accompanying a church group to Haiti has led to a career-long quest to participate in medical-dental outreaches to impoverished communities. Dr. Reese has extended his message and practice through additional mission trips to Haiti, El Salvador, Central America, and Africa. His most recent trip, to El Salvador in 2015, provided an opportunity to sponsor five members of the Indianapolis Dentistry team to accompany and assist him in providing dental care. “This has always been a rewarding and eye opening experience,” says Dr. Reese. “The trips have allowed for a greater appreciation of what we have here, and even more so,” he continues, “the opportunity to offer hope and help improve the quality of life for these needy, yet gracious people.” Incorporating a personal commitment to his profession with leading-edge innovations and protocols to support optimal oral and whole body health, Dr. Reese has built upon his experiences and training to best help those he serves. Dr. Ted Reese, DDS, MAGD, Indianapolis Dentistry, 7218 U.S. 31 S., Indianapolis. 317-882-0228. CalmingFears.com. For more information on holistic dentistry, visit the Holistic Dental Association at HolisticDental.org; the International Academy Of Biological Dentistry and Medicine at.IABDM. org; the International Academy Of Oral Medicine and Toxicology IAOMT.org.

THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us by Judith Fertig

For a reason, a season or a lifetime, friends help us cope with challenges, motivate our best work and celebrate life. Friendships take many forms, crossing generations and self-imposed boundaries, and even spring up between unlikely confidants.

hildhood friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck collaborated on the Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting. Fierce tennis competitors Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki like to get together for a gal-pal getaway after a major match. Country music artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood married following an 18-year friendship; “We had a lot more in common than I ever dreamed we did,” says Brooks. Rafts of research confirm how friendship enriches us. Carlin Flora, of New York City, spent years as a Psychology Today writer and editor before penning Friendfluence: The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are. She notes that among the varied and perhaps unforeseen benefits, friendships can help us “shed pounds, sleep better, stop

smoking and even survive a major illness.” An ongoing, two-decade-plus study of nearly 1,500 seniors by the Flinders University Centre for Ageing Studies, in Australia, found those with a large network of friends outliving others with the fewest friends by 22 percent. The University of Chicago National Opinion Research Center also reports people with five or more close friends as 50 percent more likely to describe themselves as “very happy” than those maintaining fewer confidants. “Friends past and present play powerful and often unappreciated roles in determining our sense of self and the direction of our lives,” says Flora. “Even in a supposedly meritocratic society, friends give jobs and assignments to each other, so having friends that share your

career interests and aspirations can get you much farther than you could ever get on your own.”

Make New Friends, Keep the Old Today, making and keeping friends can be challenging, due to distance, frequent life changes, overprotective parenting and substituting social media for more intimate face time. It all makes friendship more fluid than we might realize, says Shasta Nelson, the San Francisco founder of GirlFriendCircles.com, a women’s friendship matching site and author of Friendships Don’t Just Happen: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends, plus the upcoming book, Frientimacy, about deepening such relationships. “Most of us replace half of our close friends every seven years,” says Nelson. Although this might seem alarming, she considers it a natural ebb and flow. “We all need a couple of very close friends, while others that come and go might just be what we currently need—at work or school, among first-time parents, in a new neighborhood, starting a job, in retirement or during some other life change,” she says. Canadian Greg Tjosvold, a married middle school teacher in Vancouver, Canada, has enjoyed great friendships with women, including his wife, partly because he doesn’t relate to men’s generally competitive nature and interest in sports. But when a close female friend moved away, he wanted to expand his circle to include men. He joined a group called The Barley Brethren that sample craft beers and talk about life. Although not into suds, he values “having a safe and enjoyable place to discuss deep issues, victories and temporary setbacks.” He admits, “That’s over-simplification, though.” Finding a group of men he can feel a part of has validated him, making this unique man still feel like one of the guys. Nelson categorizes the concentric circles of developing friendship as starting with a mutually agreeable acquaintance or contact, and then moving emotionally closer with

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someone that we find similarities with. Then the original bond can enter the confirmed friend category. A group of friends, like a longtime book club, can constitute a community. The highest level is the committed friend that has evolved into a trusted and valuable life companion. Sarah Huntsman Reed, a medical counselor in Kansas City, Missouri, has such a lifelong friend. She met Doug Reed, now a pharmacist, when both were in their high school musical, Once Upon a Mattress. Reed had a great sense of humor, Sarah remembers. “He’s still the most honest yet kindest person I’ve met,” she says. Soon, their mothers became friends, too, and the two teens would pair up for family weddings. Then she went to college and married and he moved away; yet they stayed in touch through mutual friends and their moms, catching up in person when he returned to his hometown. Seventeen years after they first met, by which time Sarah was divorced, the two discussed taking their friendship to the next level and soon married. “It was a big decision to commit, because we knew so much about each other,” she says. “But we prefer each other’s

Hallmarks of good friendship include staying in touch and being consistently positive and vulnerable, so as we reveal ourselves over time, we can be authentic with each other. company, and it was the best thing we ever did.”

Safety Net In trying times, friends can surround us with positive energy, says Madisyn Taylor, co-founder and editor-in-chief

of the spiritual blog DailyOm, in Ashland, Oregon. “The people we love form a protective barrier that buffers and shields us from many of the world’s more crippling blows,” including receiving hurtful slights from others. How we make friends has been altered by today’s social landscape, which includes working parents and Amber Alerts. The days of children freely roaming their neighborhood discovering friends to play with are, unfortunately, over, says Jennifer S. White, a Toledo, Ohio, blogger and author of The Art of Parenting: Love Letters from a Mother. “My long-term friendships from childhood were all built around being neighbors and playing together just because we wanted to,” recalls White. With today’s safety concerns and work-life challenges, parents now set up playdates, a more structured, less organic way of fostering childhood friendships, and they must be proactive to ensure success. White has some misgivings about this modern-day approach. “When I think about that one little gleaming seed of truth at the heart of why, it’s often because I don’t think it’s fair that

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I have to be a popular ‘playdate mom’ for my kid to have some friends.”

Besties and Buddies Automatic playdates—with siblings— often enhance family ties through lifelong friendships. Sally Ekus is a culinary talent representative in Florence, Massachusetts. Her younger sister, Amelia, is the general manager of Twitter Cafe, in New York City, and lives in Brooklyn. Both foodies have knife-and-fork tattoos. Sally is more into meal ingredients and preparation, while Amelia loves pouring wine and making sure everyone is comfortable. “Together,” says Sally, “we create total hospitality, from lavish Passover seders to Friday nights with friends.” She notes that her sister is the only other person who understands what the world looks like through the Ekus girls’ perspective. Some adults might never meet face-to-face, but become friends via social media. American Jamie Schler, co-owner of the Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, with her native-born husband, says, “Social media [especially Facebook posts] is how I meet and make personal friends and keep in touch on a daily basis. As an expat, this is important because I often feel far from family and friends that understand me, share common interests and ideas and speak the same language— and I don’t necessarily mean English.” Her high-tech circle ranges from hometown pals to new friends in the food community and political forums. She raves, “It’s a place where I find them all at the same time!” Nelson remarks, “No one is saying Facebook should replace visits, nights out and phone calls, but in a world where most of us wish we felt closer to a few more people, it doesn’t hurt to use every tool at our disposal for creating connections.” Differences in age needn’t be a hurdle in forging friendships. Candelaria Silva-Collins, an arts marketing professional in Boston, attended area social gatherings where she regularly encountered a museum director and his wife. “They seemed like a fantastic couple,” she says, and began a friendship with the older woman,

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Everyone from contemporary scientists to ancient philosophers agrees that having strong social bonds is probably the most meaningful contributor to happiness. ~Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project despite their being from different generations. “My friend teaches me a lot about being vital and vibrant,” she says.

Expanding Circles

Becoming friends with people of different ages, languages and social standing gives us a spiritual workout, advises Nelson. With a master’s degree in divinity, Nelson views friendship as a type of health club in which we develop our empathy, forgiveness and compassion muscles through practice. “Friendships are the way we become better people,” she says. Furthermore, the process, especially with people unlike us, leads to a better world. “Being able to inherently care for people we know makes it easier to do the same for people we’ve not met yet,” says Nelson. World peace happens one friend at a time. Freelance writer Judith Fertig also blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Three Necessary Ingredients

Both friendship and romantic bonds are developed when three things occur: We feel satisfied, which happens when an interaction has more positivity than negativity. We feel safe, which comes when we commit to consistent time with each other. We feel seen, which we experience when we practice revealing ourselves and expressing vulnerability. Here’s a formula for creating meaningful connections: Positivity + Consistency + Vulnerability = Frientimacy.

Two Steps

It usually takes most people six to eight interactions with someone new before they start feeling like friends. The sooner they schedule such occasions, the sooner the rewards. c Be open to making new friends. c Make the first move; repeat.

One Ratio

To keep a friendship going, remember that it has to have a positivity-to-negativity ratio of at least fiveto-one. That means sharing five times more fun and feel-good moments than stressors that can range from disappointments and frustrations to jealousies. By definition, to be and keep a good friend requires that both parties bring satisfying positivity to the relationship. Source: Adapted from Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Intimacy by Shasta Nelson; scheduled for release in March.

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The Most Magnificent Friendship of All Principles from The Energy Codes by Dr. Sue Morter

e often seek to have that wonderful quality of unconditional exchange in life that is present with an old and trusted friend—someone we have known what seems forever. We yearn to be in the presence of someone with whom we can be “ourselves” and trust that the feedback they give us will be honest, frank and true. We long to know there’s someone who truly has our best interest at heart, 100 percent of the time and they would never withhold love or guidance or their sincere presence, for any reason. We’ve been counseled through psychology that in order to have this kind of experience with another, we must first learn to have it with ourselves. The relationships that we cultivate over time are ultimately a reflection of what we are “being”. The popular movies and books centered on the Law of Attraction in the past decade have told us that 18

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we attract what we radiate, and we radiate what we believe we are worthy of experiencing, consciously or unconsciously. The new sciences of epigenetics and quantum mechanics are showing us that our beliefs are profoundly responsible for our experience and that what we focus on is what we will “get”. Friendship within these parameters then becomes feedback about how we are doing with cultivating that loving relationship with ourselves. We are, at our very basic foundational level, made of energy—streaming, flowing, ever-moving energy. Every cell of our bodies is a package of energy with specific functions. Every thought that we think is energy flowing in another form. Everything in all of creation is this same energy, all expressing in different patterns. As humans we waste it, we use it, and we save some and sustain ourselves. We seek more of it when we don’t learn how to manage

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it properly and we find seemingly boundless amounts of it when we are inspired or in love. We can choose how this exchange of energy will flow though our lives. We may not think we are but we are choosing all of the time how we will engage energetically—consciously, or below the surface of our awareness, in the subconscious. We are choosing our relationship with it. We are always either befriending or fighting against our potential to create exactly the experience we desire in life. The deeper look is reflected in one of the principles of The Energy Codes, a culmination of research from thousands of my patient and client cases over the past three decades: The most important relationship we will ever establish is the relationship with that universal energy flow as it flows through our lives. Beyond the friendship we seek in the outer world through people and pets and the promises we have dreamt of, and beyond the friendship that we awaken to realize that we must establish with ourselves in order to have quality, non-compromising, and unconditional friendships with others, there is another friendship to cultivate for deep transformation and fulfillment in our lives. It is the friendship that you will have with “What is”. Life is in constant unconditional support of your unfolding to the realization of your magnificence. Quantum science is showing us that there is only one thing happening on the most subtle and refined level energetically in the cosmos. It’s an unfolding, an opening, a growth and an evolution of energy. Everything inside of creation is a part of that flow. “What is” in your life is what happens, it is “the way things go”, and it’s always flowing to your advantage. Therefore, it is unconditionally your friend. If we could learn to befriend “the way things go” then we would actually be in the most splendid friendship of all. As we learn to trust “the way things go”, we begin to experience the energy flow that is attempting to move through our lives and we experience that which we

seek to experience from others. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. and founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, in a presentation to the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine entitled Befriending Your Mind, Befriending Your Life, spoke of the significance of observing the happenings of life and befriending them rather than reacting in a personal manner as if the perceived threat is real. He describes this as life-changing. Harvard Medical research concurs with the numerous health benefits of this perspective in many studies. Deepak Chopra, author and founder of The Chopra Foundation,

told The Huffington Post that which we call faith and trust are important components of healing and wholeness. When there’s trust in your relationship with the “way things go”, when you see that life has always been attempting to show you your own magnificence by nudging you to delve more deeply within and find parts that you didn’t even know you had, a true friendship is born. This is yours for the choosing.

Dr. Sue Morter, founder of Morter Institute for Bio-Energetics, that reconnects mind, body and spirit for healing, travels and speaks globally on bridging Eastern and Western wisdom teaching principles and practices for embodying our fullest potential. She’s currently writing a book to codify the common ground of healing on every level. Contact her at info@DrSueMorter.com or visit DrSueMorter.com.

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Cardiovascular Health Links

Beyond nutrition, academy curricula for dentists now include such titles as Arteriology and Vascular Inflammation – The Oral/Systemic Connection, based on a course designed for medical professionals by physician Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, co-founders of the Bale/Doneen Method for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Mike Milligan, a doctor of dental medicine, founder of Eastland Dental Center, in Bloomington, Illinois, and AAOSH president, explains that heart attack and stroke are triggered by an inflammatory process which can be initiated or exacerbated by periodontal disease and abscessed teeth. Thomas Nabors, a doctor of dental surgery and an authority in molecular analysis and genetic risk

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assessment for periodontal diseases, provides clinical proof that supports the growing association between medicine and dentistry. “Since our inaugural AAOSH conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and Tom have continued to provide the current science and clinical backdrop to the oral/ systemic connection to cardiovascular wellness,” says Milligan.

Respiratory Health Links

Other vital advances in oral systemic health involve treating airway concerns such as snoring and sleep apnea. “Snoring is typically caused by muscles and tissues relaxing in the throat and mouth, resulting in decreased space in the airway passage and vibration of tissues. Eventually, individuals can develop sleep apnea, which can also result in hypertension and other problems,” advises Milligan. In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breathing pauses often or produces hypopnea, slowed or shallow breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time. Fewer than five episodes per hour is normal, with five to 15 considered mild apnea, 15 to 30 moderate and more than 30 severe. Although 20 percent of Americans may have sleep apnea—typically associated with insomnia, tiredness and less oxygen in the body—95 percent of affected individuals go undiagnosed. To help, Milligan suggests that before going to bed we lower the thermostat in the bedroom and avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, watching television or working on a computer.

Improved breathing helps assuage snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, hay fever and nasal congestion. Milligan cites Patrick McKeown’s work, explained in his book The Oxygen Advantage. An authority on the Buteyko Breathing Method, McKeown explains how improved breathing dramatically improves oxygenation, releases more energy and supports lifelong health and well-being. Muscle retraining using orofacial myofunctional therapy can help prevent sleep apnea and also abate temporomandibular joint disorders. This new field is concerned with orofacial functional patterns and postures when teeth are apart, their status 95 percent of each day and night. It also retrains muscles to keep the tongue at the roof of the mouth and the lips together to prevent breathing through the mouth, correct swallowing function and eliminate poor oral habits such as thumb sucking. Three mechanical treatments for sleep apnea include mandibular advancement oral devices used to move the lower jaw forward, a continuous positive airway pressure machine to aid airway functioning, or surgery, which is the last resort. “The real opportunity for catching and preventing this is with children 5 to 10 years old, when their jaws are developing,” says Milligan. He further cites links discovered between the mouth and brain. “Oral spirochetes, which normally live in the mouth, have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Judith Miklossy, from the International Association for Alzheimer’s, spoke at an AAOSH conference about the link between oral bacteria and dementia, and Garth Ehrlich, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, immunology and otolaryngology at Drexel University College of Medicine, addressed rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers. All of these links are more than enough reasons why good oral hygiene is essential to good health,” says Milligan.

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Alyssa Milano’s Anti-Aging Secrets Her Natural Lifestyle Choices Keep Her Young by Gerry Strauss

Danza and Judith Light were always active and athletic. Tony would bring in a tap dance teacher and Judith a private trainer during lunch breaks. Being tutored on the set, I had no physical education classes or sports activities, so it was super-important for me to see how self-motivated they were to stay fit and in shape. Their example instilled a desire to take care of myself as an adult.

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lyssa Milano has grown up, and most of us have grown up with her. From her days as preteen tomboy Samantha Miceli on Who’s the Boss? to witchy woman Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed, the actress has been a vibrant, relatable and beautiful persona we’ve come to know via television. She was even named a UNICEF ambassador in 2004. Today, with a young family, her Touch licensed sports apparel line, and the wisdom that accompanies adulthood, her commitment to a natural, eco-friendly lifestyle has become another hallmark of her life.

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I love being outside in my organic garden three or more times a week. Also, the kids and I regularly head outside, which is an easy place to keep them happily and healthfully occupied without my having to jump through hoops.

As an advocate of breastfeeding, which benefits do you think are especially good for mother and child? In the beginning, a primary benefit is giving your child quality nourishment, including healthy antibodies and other goodies to support health. As they start eating solids, it’s still about maintaining that intimate connection until they’re ready to be weaned and you’re ready to surrender this last physical bond.

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It’s a hard balance for anyone, especially one who’s detail-oriented and a bit of a perfectionist, like me. The most important thing is to be in the moment, doing the best I can every day. I’ve also learned to be kind to myself when I’m failing to do so or

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How do you and your husband keep both your friendship and love vibrant? We work hard at maintaining a good and healthy marriage, which can be tested in tough times. I believe that it’s vital to have the ability to laugh; you have to find humor in things, reminding yourself and each other that there is something funny in every daily activity, no matter how mundane or hard. When there’s no time to eat together or be intimate, shared laughter is an easy thing to achieve together. Done daily, it can only make the marriage stronger. We enjoy date nights once or twice a week when my parents take care of the kids. I’ll put on mascara and change out of yoga pants, even if we’re just hanging out together. Then we do little things like asking how each other’s day went and caring about the answer. We also look for ways we can help each other throughout the week.

What actions does your family emphasize in being stewards of the Earth? We try to be as eco-friendly as possible, including having lights on timers, conserving water and being kind to animals. I cannot stress how important it is to visit a farm and organic gardens and orchards with children so that they see where their food comes from. We can’t take good food for granted.

In addition to a naturally healthy lifestyle, what else do you credit for your enduring youthfulness? My secret is happiness. I’ve always said that as long as my laugh lines are deeper than my frown lines, I’m living a good life.

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Ancient Grains for Modern Palates Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor by Judith Fertig

ncient grains are making a comeback. Grown since Neolithic times about 10,000 years ago, varieties of barley, corn, millet and rice have helped assuage the hunger of many communities. Today, yellow millet, dark red whole-grain sorghum, brown quinoa and exotic black rice can help alleviate food shortages. According to Harry Balzer, an expert surveyor of food and diet trends with The NPD Group, concerns about grains and gluten have prompted about a third of Americans to try to cut back on both since 2012. About 1 percent of the population has celiac disease, estimates the Celiac Disease Foundation, but many more prefer not to eat gluten. Many ancient grains are naturally gluten-free, including amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, rice and teff. “Some think that a grain-free way of eating is healthier and also better for the planet,” says food writer Maria Speck, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, author of Ancient Grains for Modern Meals and Simply Ancient Grains. “But that may be too simplistic, a characteristic of many diet trends.”

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as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, based on studies by the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden. Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Harvard School of Public Health department of nutrition, agrees that whole grains are one of the major healthful foods for prevention of major chronic diseases. He’s the lead author of a new Harvard study of data associating consumption of whole grains with a 9 percent reduction in overall mortality and up to 15 percent fewer cardiovascular fatalities during two 25-yearlong research initiatives that followed 74,000 woman and 43,000 men. The researchers cited substituting whole grains for refined grains and red meat as likely contributors to longer life. “Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, beneficial fiber and even some protein,” observes Speck. With a German father and a Greek mother, she grew up in two cultures where grains are a part of everyday meals. “We eat them because they taste good.”

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farmers, Speck maintains. Choose barley from Four Star Farms, in Massachusetts; heirloom grits from Anson Mills, in South Carolina; quinoa from White Mountain Farm, in Colorado; or heirloom Japanese rice from Koda Farms, in California.

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Ancient grains require fewer natural resources to plant, grow and harvest. According to the Water Footprint Network, a pound of beef, millet and rice require 1,851, 568 and 300 gallons of water, respectively, to produce. Substituting grains in diets is a sustainable alternative to meat, and they grow on grasslands that now inefficiently support livestock. According to University of Cambridge Professor of Engineering David MacKay, it takes about 25 times more energy to produce one calorie of beef than one calorie of natural grain. Ancient grains can add variety and flavor to meals and a wealth of them are as close as the gluten-free aisle of a neighborhood grocery or health food store. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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climates, buckwheat can be ground into flour for savory French crepes or simmered whole in soup. Quinoa. Grown at high altitudes, quinoa has become a popular addition to salads or yogurt, as well as its own side dish. Millet. A tiny, drought-tolerant grain, millet can be added to bread dough for texture or cooked as a healthy breakfast with toasted almonds and cardamom. Teff. From Ethiopia, the flour of this tiny grain is fermented and used to make the flatbread known as injera. Try a teff waffle with caramelized pineapple. Source: Adapted from Simply Ancient Grains by Maria Speck.

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DEEP LISTENING Our Wholehearted Attention Is Our Greatest Gift by Kay Lindahl

erhaps one of the most precious and powerful gifts we give another person is to really listen to them with quiet, fascinated attention and our whole being; fully present. Deep listening occurs at the heart level, and we must ask ourselves how often we listen to each other so completely. Such listening is a creative force. We expand, ideas come to life and grow and we remember who we are. It brings forth our inner spirit, intelligence, or true self, and opens up the space for us to thrive. Sometimes we have to do a lot of listening before another’s inner being feels replenished. Some people just need to talk and go on and on, usually in a superficial, nervous manner. This often happens because they have not been truly listened to. Patience is required to be a listening presence for such a person long enough that they get to their center point of tranquility and peace. The results of such listening are extraordinary. Some would call them miracles. Listening well takes time, skill and a readiness to slow down to afford time for reflection and to let go of

expectations, judgments, boredom, self-assertiveness and defensiveness. When two people listen deeply to one another, we sense that we are present not only to each other, but also to something beyond our individual selves; something spiritual, holy or sacred. Once we experience the depth of being listened to like this, we naturally begin to listen to be present with another. We notice what occurs when we interrupt someone and when we don’t. We watch what unfolds when another stops speaking and we ask, “Is there anything else?” Listening is an art that calls for practice. Imagine if we all spent just a few minutes each day choosing to practice the art of listening; of being fully present with the person we are with. Being truly listened to and understood yields a sigh of contentment and joy. Kay Lindahl, of Long Beach, CA, is the author of The Sacred Art of Listening, from which this was adapted with permission from SkyLight Paths Publishing.

Effective Listening Practices by Kay Lindahl Pay attention to the environment. Stop other activities to listen. Clear your desk. Turn off background noise or move to a quiet corner. Be present. Listen with an open, appreciative and curious mind rather than evaluating what’s being said. Put your own agenda aside. Stop talking. One person speaks at a time without interruption. Listen for understanding. No one is required to agree with or believe what they hear. Let empathy and compassion take the lead; put yourself in their shoes. Ask for clarification. It can help a listener understand what’s being expressed. Pause before speaking. Allow the speaker to complete their thought, and then wait a few seconds before responding. Also ask, “Is there anything else?” There almost always is. Listen to yourself. Inquire of your inner voice, “What wants to be expressed next?” Signal that they’ve been heard. Encouraging body language includes empathetic facial expressions, nodding and sympathetic postures. Adapted from The Top Ten Powerful Listening Practices on the author’s website SacredListening.com.

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Red Dress Dash – 8-9am. Throw on your favorite red dress over your winter clothing and dash around Monument Circle in support of women’s heart health. Join the American Heart Association to support the fight against the No. 1 killer of women, heart disease. Free. Soldiers and Sailors Monument, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. Detox – The Lasting Way to Weight Loss – 6:30-8pm. Dr. Stephen Elliott heads up a seminar focused on how to lose weight intentionally. Guests include a registered dietician and addictions specialist. Free. Living With Intention, 11979 Fishers Crossing Dr, Fishers. 317- 8635888. LivingWithIntention.biz.

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Cooking for Feminine Juiciness – 6:30-8:30pm. Join certified Raw Food Chef, Allie McFee as she demonstrates and shares recipes that help boost libido, increase energy and regulate hormones. Women only. $30. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4

SHIfT Happens with Hypnosis – 6-7:30pm. Learn a simple method to change unwanted habits, improve performance and more. Call Charles to register. $20. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-525-6539.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

National Wear Red Day – A national observance created by the American Heart Association. Thousands of people, including employees at more than 10,000 companies across the country will wear red to support American Heart Month. For more information: Heart.org. Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast – 8-9:30am. Holistic wellness providers enjoy breakfast while networking and supporting one another. RSVP requested. Three Sister’s Cafe, 6223 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com. Annual Tootsie Pops Concert – 5:30-8:30pm. Music festival and concert (at 6:30pm) designed to introduce pre-school and elementary children to the sounds and sights of orchestral music. $5. North Central High School Auditorium, 1806 E 86th St, Indianapolis. NorthCentralOrchestras.org.

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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, FEBRUARY 6

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. 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. Unravelling the Mystery of Craniosacral Therapy – 2pm. Join Claire Jackoway of Body Wisdom to learn about CranioSacral Therapy, its uses and benefits including relief from pain, autoimmune diseases, anxiety and depression. Learn more about “Stillpoint” and create a Stillpoint inducer to take home. $25. Body Harmony Balance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-6692313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Indianapolis Polar Plunge – 8-11am. Take a brisk dip in support of the Special Olympics Indiana by joining in the fun of a polar plunge to raise funds for the organization. There will also be food and a costume contest. Registration 8am; Costume Contest 9:45am. Participants must be 12 and older. Requested minimum contribution of $75 ($50 minimum for students with ID). SOIndiana.org/special-events/2014-polar-plunge. Be My Valentine 5K Run/Walk – 9am. Give your heart a good workout by running through beautiful Downtown. Perfect for a fun family event, as children and dogs are welcome. All participants get a souvenir tumbler or coffee or hot chocolate, and a souvenir blanket. $30. The Athenaeum, 407 E. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. Fun-Races-com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Lunch – 11:30am-1pm. Holistic wellness providers can find support and network while enjoying lunch. RSVP requested. Free. Another Broken Egg, Address, 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com. Feel Good Dishes for Valentines Day – 6:308:30pm. Join the chef’s of Ezra’s Cafe to learn how to create vibrant dishes that promote feeling good in more ways than one. Class includes tasting of 4 recipes and a packet of recipes to take home. $35, Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6515 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Essential Oils for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Regulation – 6-7pm. Learn how to use oils to aid your weight-loss program and help balance blood sugar. Try out some Young Living Oils. Register by 2/10. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Candle Light Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Expect a slow flow warm up to get you moving, flowing, working up a bit of a sweat, and winding down with restorative postures and a savasana with essential oils and Thai massage. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253–0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

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IW.I.N. Foundation 12th Annual Pink PJ Party – 6pm-12am; Saturday 20, 9am. Wear your favorite pink pajamas and enjoy great food, pink cocktails, silent auction shopping, and complimentary spa services. Enjoy yoga Saturday morning before a warm breakfast. For ages 21 and older. $45 and up. Indy Marriott North, 3645 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis. IWinFoundation.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Run For Love 5K – 10am. Run for chocolate, run for the roses, run for the bling, or just run for the love. A fun race course through Fishers with lots of great prizes along the way. Enjoy a post race brownie. $40. Billercay Park, 12690 Promise Road, Fishers. Run4Love5K.com.

Balancing Hormones Naturally – 6:30-7:30pm. Find out how to restore hormones naturally with Bio-identical/plant based hormone replacement. Presented by Robin Eldib, RN, MSN, NP, of Indy Wellness Center. Free. Georgetown Market, 4375 Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis. Pre-register: 317293-9525. GeorgetownMarket.com.

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Groundhog 7-Mile Run – 1pm. Check if you can see your own shadow as you enjoy a variety of fun runs to celebrate Groundhog Day. The 7-mile run will be followed by the Children’s Groundhoglet races. Contributions of one or more canned non-perishable food items are requested per participant. Registration 11:30am. Zionsville High School, Freshman Center Cafeteria, 1000 Mulberry St, Zionsville. IndyRunners.org.

Indy Holistic Hub Social Meet & Greet – 6-7:30pm. All are welcome to join holistic wellness providers for a social networking evening. For location and details, please call 317-775-1418 or visit IndyHolisticHub.com/calevent.

VALENTINES DAY 14th Annual World Sound Healing Day – 126pm. An all-day event featuring Sacred Rites of the Ancient Temple, Terri Sings with Ravens Rivera, Jack Kouns and Marion Causey. Also includes teachings and discussions on the benefits of Sound Healing. Heal our planet, heal our waters, and raise our consciousness. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N. Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15

President’s Day: Live from Delaware Street – 10am-3:30pm. Enjoy a special tour of President Harrison’s home that includes the opportunity to interact with actors recreating the roles of family members and household staff from 1898. $10/adult; $5/students 6-17. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N Delaware Street, Indianapolis. 317-631-1888. BHPSite.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Sustainable Weight Loss – 6:30-7:30pm. Find out how balancing hormones, liver detoxification, the anti-inflammatory diet and stress management techniques can help you lose weight and improve your quality of life. Free. Georgetown Market, 4375 Georgetown Road, Indianapolis. 317-2939525. GeorgetownMarket.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Yoga for Teens with Anxiety and Depression – 4:30-5:45pm. Yoga, breath work and supportive tips. $15. Breath Life Yoga, 8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com.

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Chanting – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for an uplifting hour of interfaith chanting. Love offering. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. Indy Pies & Pints – 7-10pm. A pizza and beer extravaganza that will feature some of Indy’s best craft breweries and artisan pizzas. There will also be live music from The Doo Band and an area with games. $27-$43. Ivy Tech Culinary School and Conference Center, 2820 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. IndyPiesAndPints.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Rite of the SEKHEM: Strengthening Your Life Force – 6-8pm. Facilitated by Sacred Rites of the Ancient Temple. Come away with tools to strengthen your SEKHEM, the Life Force that flows throughout the entire Universe. Feel the transformative effects of this powerful force dissolving all obstacles and flowing through your life in a blissful way. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N. Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Museum by Moonlight – 8pm-12am. Guests over 21 can explore five floors of the museum while enjoying premier food, live music and shows. One of the biggest fundraisers of the year with all proceeds benefitting The Children’s Museum Fund, which ensures that all children and families, regardless of income, can experience the museum. $65. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

planahead 5th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference – June 3-5. Guest speakers, over 60 workshops, plants walks, kids’ and teen camp. Evening entertainment, marketplace, red tent, film screenings, roundtable discussions and more. Held in Almond, WI. For additional info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

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sunday A Positive Path for Spiritual Living – 9:30am. 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. Journeys Fire Sunday Celebration – 10am. Celebration service, inspiring lesson, and music. Youth education and nursery care available. All are welcome. Pre-service meditation at 9:30am. Free parking. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. 317-635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com. JCC Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Year round. Fresh local produce, baked goods, and diary products, Kosher respectable (no meat products). JCC Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org. Yoga Light – 10:30am. An introductory vinyasa-style class, customized for those with restricted performance due to age or injury. Floor work is limited, focusing on standing poses and poses using a chair. $10. BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.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. Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with Gong relaxation. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. CITYOGA.biz.

monday Gentle Yoga – 9-10am. Gentle yoga with Emily Koehler to nourish your soul. A blend of restorative poses, gentle movement, and creative expression to help you ease into your evening with more joy, peace, and clarity. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-2530499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Group Meditation – 6-6:30pm. Kick off the week with an unguided group meditation experience. Free. Breath Life Yoga, 8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com. Yoga for Healthy Living: A 4-Week Series – 6-7:15pm. Join Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Yoga teacher, Melanie MacLaren to learn ways to incorporate yoga techniques into your daily life to support various body systems. February 8-29th. $18/session.. The Playful Soul, 6516 N. Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Essential Oils 101 Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to support your health naturally and reduce chemical overload in your life. Weight-loss support and more, with holistic health practitioner Kim Woods. Free. For more info and to RSVP: 317-409-4981. BeAmazing.net. Kundalini Yoga – 7:15-8:30pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with gong relaxation. White Pine Wilderness Center, 841 W 53rd St, Rocky Ripple. HariDattiKaur.com.

tuesday Soulful Breathwork – 6:30-8pm. A conscious active practice of breathing that heals and rejuvenates physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. A gentle yet effective method. $25. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. 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. Wellness Lifestyle with Essential Oils – 7-8pm. Educational classes on the holistic and restorative properties of essential oils for men, women, children and pets. Sampling of Young Living Essential Oils. Tuesday meetings rotate 1st to 4th week each month in: Fishers, Greencastle, Avon and Southport. NArden@StartLivingProject.com. 317-695-3594. Details and locations: “Events” @ StartLivingProject.com. Meditation Group – 7-9pm. Explore a different style of meditation each week to look within, relax, re-center and balance yourself. Guided meditations, singing bowls, music, drumming and many other techniques will be used. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

wednesday Oneness Blessing – 7-9pm. Oneness is transference of energy into the crown chakra to bring in and release things from your life such as: healing, clarity, release emotions and bring in abundance into your life. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

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Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and vegan-friendly selection. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127. Light Tribe – 6:30-8pm. A weekly gathering of guides to help us expand, fuel up and unite to serve our beautiful planet with grace. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.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. Happy Hour Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Great weekend starter to stretch out, relax and calm down! For anyone with some yoga experience. Please bring your own mat. $5. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org. Community Yoga – 6-7pm. All levels Vinyasa Flow yoga class, with refreshments served afterwards. Donations only, any amount. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple. 704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com. Women’s Drum and Dance for World Peace – 6:30-8pm. Meets every 1st and 3rd Friday. For women who love music and want to participate empowering their inner musician and singer. The gathering is meant for amateurs, so don’t feel shy. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N. Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

saturday Midtown Winter Market – 9am-noon. Thru 4/30. Food-focused market with locally grown and produced food and plant products, along with ready to eat food. Bent Rail Brewery, 5301 Winthrop Ave, Indianapolis. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.org. Indy Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12:30pm. Thru 4/30. The city’s largest winter market features Indiana growers and producers who take extra steps to provide shoppers with sustainably grown, cleanly produced healthy items for their bodies and homes. SNAP benefits are accepted and matched dollar-for-dollar with donation-based Eat Well Initiative. Maker’s Trail, Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 Brookside Ave, Indianapolis. IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org. Qigong Movement Meditation – 10am. Join Jim and Kathy Johnson of Classical Systems to learn the gentle and powerful practices of qigong and tai chi. The process of focusing on the body’s vital energy to obtain a balanced and healthy state. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Community Yoga Class – 9-10am. An hour of yoga focused on what is most needed by the class that day, which could include a vinyasa flow, a yin, or a melting pot of practices. A class that caters to all types. $5. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

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A medical and counseling group that utilizes the principals of functional/integrative medicine in concert with mental health counseling and complementary services such as nutritional counseling and pharmacy-grade supplements. Focusing on identifying and resolving the “root cause” of dysfunction, services are available to children, adolescents and adults. All staff are fully-licensed and credentialed healthcare providers. See ad on page 21.

HEALTH & BEAUTY ARBONNE

Sandy Poe, Independent Consultant 317-409-2023 SandyPoe.MyArbonne.com

Enjoy premium ingredients in both inner and outer health and beauty products. Botanically based skincare products are gluten free and contain no animal products, parabens, mineral oil or GMO products. The Fit Essentials line includes gluten-free, vegan protein shake mixes and more to manage your weight and fuel your day.

HEALTHY EATING/ORGANIC EZRA’S ENLIGHTENED CAFÉ 6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-255-3972 EzrasEnlightedCafe.com

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. See ad on page 23.

HOLISTIC HEALTH MORTER HEALTH CENTER 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140 Carmel 317-872-9300 MorterHealthCenter.com

We invite you to join us on your journey to vibrant health and lifelong wellness. We help you identify and address interferences to your natural well-being using gentle, non-invasive Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, and joyfully support you with classes, programs and techniques designed to help you Live Well! See ad on page 13.

LANDSCAPE SERVICES GREENSCAPE GEEKS, LLC 317-801-5833 Info@GreenscapeGeeks.com GreenscapeGeeks.com

Specializing in native plant landscaping and design, custom-built raised garden beds and composters, urban farm installation, and non-chemical turf maintenance. Additional natural landscaping services available.

THERMOGRAPHY

LAB ON DEMAND

3806 W 86th St, Indpls 317-405-8057 LabOnDemandInd.com

Take greater control of your health with a comprehensive range of lab tests and screens – support prevention, early detection, and improved health outcomes. Fast, confidential and affordable. No doctors orders required; insured and uninsured are welcome. See ad on page 6.

Cara Olson, MSW, LSCW Good Journeys 17901 River Rd, Ste F, Noblesville 317-750-7392 Cara@InnerEnlightenmentTherapies.com

NMT is a non-invasive form of alternative health care that allows the unconscious mind to fully connect with the conscious mind and body, thus allowing the body to correct illness and heal. Individuals everywhere have used NMT to relieve: food and environmental allergies, chronic pain, emotional trauma, hormonal issues, stress, autoimmune and many other conditions. Get your life back with NMT!

INDY THERMOGRAPHY 4546 W 71st St, Indpls 317-370-5111 IndyTherm.com

WELLNESS CENTER

State-of-the-art thermal imaging scans are non-invasive, radiation free, affordable, no prescription required, and painless. Get results fast for any area of the body. See ad on page 26.

MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY OF HAMILTON COUNTY

11979 Fishers Crossing Dr, Fishers 317-863-5888 LWIMedTherm.com

SPECTRON-IR is the most advanced Medical Infrared Imaging System available today. SPECTRON-IR is FDA-cleared for the adjunctive diagnostic screening for the detection of breast cancer. Radiationfree, completely safe and pain-free, requires no prescription.

TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING EMPOWER! ENLIGHT!

LAB SERVICES

THE NEUROMODULATION TECHNIQUE (NMT)

Raina Fay Office in Nora, by Phone or Skype 317-797-6950 EmpowerEnlight.com

Raina Fay is a contributing author to the LIIFT healing modality – Life Improving Internal Focus Technique, an energetic process that assists in effortless release and re-framing the subconscious mind to heal and unlock potential in all areas of life. Also offering life affirming processes for allergy elimination, stress reduction, energy balance and abundance expansion.

BODY.HARMONY.BALANCE 1020 East 86th St, Indianapolis 317-669-2313 BodyHarmonyBalance.com

Specializing in colon hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, health coaching and digestive wellness. Also featuring energy therapies, foot detox baths, and far infrared sauna. Additional support offered through holistic skin care with pure botanical formulations as powerful as they are pure, and massage. Special rates offered to practitioners in the healing arts!

YOGA BLOOMING LIFE YOGA 30 S Elm St, Zionsville 317-800-4039 BloomingLifeYoga.com

A holistic “green” yoga center offering 200-hour Teacher Trainings for adults and teens, Yin Yoga Teacher Training, 36 weekly classes, weekend workshops, eco-luxury global retreats, Ayurvedic herbs, meditation tools, books and more. Striving to elevate peace and consciousness through Authenticity and Conscious Community. Be Nourished.

BREATH.LIFE.YOGA

8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 8C, Indpls 317-502-5630 BreathLifeYoga.com

Enjoy the company of like-minded people on the path to wellness and spiritual growth, in an intimate and welcoming group setting. Our studio offers meditation and yoga lifestyle classes for all levels, private Reiki sessions and numerology readings.

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