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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.

12 LOCAL PRACTITIONERS OFFER CHRONIC PAIN SOLUTIONS by Allie McFee

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elebrating Summer June officially kicks off our long-anticipated summer with its many delights, like time outdoors, carefree kids’ voices, nourishing farmers’ markets and the simple joy of extended daylight hours. Our June edition is filled with ideas and activities that help us make the most of it. Camps, picnics, sports and nature activities are at their peak starting now. Summer’s lineup of music includes fun family gatherings for free concerts at the Nickle Plate Amphitheater, in Fishers, and the Concerts on the Canal at the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indy. The Indianapolis Museum of Art’s annual Summer Night’s Film Series presents an eclectic variety of movies under the stars in their outdoor amphitheater near downtown. The pull of the great outdoors offers spectacular opportunities to unplug and leave electronics behind. April Thompson explores practical solutions to setting healthy limits for everyone in “Family Screen Time: How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era.” It’s up to us to set an example, to engage with kids sans screens when we’re with them. The catchphrase “look out, not down” reminds us to experience our surroundings and be in the moment. Monumental Yoga, taking place on Monument Circle downtown on June 21 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. provides a great opportunity to be in the moment and find balance, all while celebrating the longest day of the year. This free family-friendly event includes a variety of yoga classes, live music and a Yoga Village with local artisans and vendors. We recognize that millions of Americans suffer chronic pain that would hinder their summer enjoyment. June’s feature article by Kathleen Barnes, “Break Free of Chronic Pain: Natural Ways to Feel Much Better,” describes a variety of gentle, effective drug-free options that offer encouraging relief. I can personally attest to the power of using natural methods to restore and maintain wellness. Some, like acupuncture and chiropractic care, require the assistance of a skilled practitioner. Others, with a bit of instruction, can be self-administered, such as breathing exercises, yoga, tapping, meditation and lifestyle changes highlighting exercise and nutrition. (Of course, skilled practitioners are available for guidance in these, as well.) All can make a significant difference in how we feel, physically and mentally. Other articles and resources throughout this edition offer actionable information, naturally healthy recipes, practitioners and generally helpful information proven to support well-being. This month’s full-page Farmers’ Market list of 30 markets spans every day of the week, including 16 on Saturdays. It makes healthy food shopping especially satisfying. Enjoy! Summertime, and living is good,

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ne year ago, the TED Talk-inspired spiritual talk series, Walk the Talk, Creating an Epic Shift!, was held for the first time at The Vogue, in Broad Ripple Village. Since then, bi-monthly events have featured topics of Gratitude, Positive Thinking and Love in Action—all with a vision to help people grow through inspiration, motivation and enlightenment. The format features six speakers, auditioned in advance, with each discussing and sharing their personal thoughts, visions and life-changing stories about a specific topic. Participation and excitement continues to expand, with each series event at The Vogue featuring live music, a light show and several takeaways. Help celebrate the one-year mark with this month’s series topic, Life’s Purpose, at 8 p.m. on June 28. Congratulations to Steve Ross, owner of The Vogue, and Richard Brendan, radio show host and president of JourneysFire, co-producers of the speaker series. Admission: $15, 21 and older; tickets available in advance or at the door (doors open at 7:15 p.m.). Location: 6259 North College Ave., Indianapolis. For more information, visit WalkTheTalkSeries.com. See ad on page 10.

om Wood Subaru, the only dealership in New 2017 Outback Indiana to be certified in Leadership in Energy $25,645 & Environmental Design (LEED), continues to be highly active in eco-friendly programs with their recent Earth Day-related events. On April 22, they partnered with the Subaru Loves the Earth and the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Certified TomWoodSubaru.com Wildlife Habitat initiatives to install a Certified 855.530.5631 3300 E 96th St Wildlife Habitat at Brook Park Elementary School, in Indianapolis. The school Indianapolis, IN 46240 The Car You Want. The Way You Want. also set up a Chickadee House, Toad Abode and Hanging Wren House. In midMay, they received a shipment of live plants to complete their habitat. The NWF initiative is a hands-on way for students, teachers, parents and administrators to make a difference in helping to restore native habitats, one garden (or schoolyard) at a time, regardless of the school’s location. Tom Wood Subaru also celebrated Earth Day with activities for their customers. They treated loyal customers to a complete tour of their manufacturing plant in Lafayette on April 21. At the end, each guest was given a white oak tree to plant, to promote reforestation, and was from their partnership with EarthDay.org and the Canopy Project. The plant, where the Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback are made, is a zero-landfill facility and is designated as an NWF Backyard Wildlife Habitat. Tom Wood Subaru continues to be a leader in sustainability initiatives that make a positive impact on the community with their commitment to environmentally friendly practices. Throughout this year, the Tom Wood Auto Group is celebrating 50 years of selling and servicing vehicles at their various dealerships throughout the community. Buy Starting at

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he Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) continues a 35-year tradition this summer with the annual Marsh Symphony on the Prairie season beginning at 8 p.m. on June 16 and 17 with Beethoven’s Fifth at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. The ISO’s summer lineup features 13 programs with a wide selection of symphony concerts, including a The Beach Boys, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and the annual Star Spangled Symphony to celebrate Independence Day. Concert attendees are encouraged to bring food, drinks, lawn chairs and blankets. Consider arriving early to explore Conner Prairie’s several themed historic areas, including 1836 Prairietown, the Treetop Outpost, 1859 Balloon Voyage and the Animal Encounters Barn, amidst 200 wooded acres. Single tickets, tables and parking for shows can be purchased at Indianapolis SymphonyOrchestra.org, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office at 32 E. Washington St., Ste. 600, Indianapolis or by calling 317-639-4300. For more information on events and exhibits at Conner Prairie, visit ConnerPrairie.org.

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xtreme Energy Solutions, Inc., creator of Extreme Kleaner products, has released a new mobile app designed to provide convenience and a user-friendly experience to customers. The company’s products are nontoxic and biodegradable and include a multi-purpose cleaner/degreaser and a window cleaner, both made in the United States. The app will allow customers to order product directly and provide easy access to the company’s social media and brand website, tips on cleaning and making environmentally sustainable purchases, and locations of a nearby retailers. Extreme Energy Solutions also plans to maximize the use of this tool by creating several promotions, special discounts, contests and drawings for its mobile app users throughout 2017. “With the rapid market adoption of the Extreme Kleaner product line, the next logical step was to create a mobile app for the product to enhance the customer experience. This new tool allows us to offer the customer more ease and convenience of service,” commented Jeff Smith, communications director of Extreme Energy Solutions. The app can be downloaded and used at the iTunes/Apple Store, as well as the Google Play/Android store. For more information about Extreme Kleaner, visit ExtremeKleaner.com. See ad on page 32.

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unique sound immersion will return to Indianapolis on July 2 when Gallina and Mike Tamburo bathe the Indianapolis Athenaeum in sound with 60-plus instruments, including 12 gongs, bells, Tibetan bowls, sound plates and hammer dulcimers from 4 to 6 p.m. The husband and wife Kundalini teacher duo, on tour throughout the year, are best-known nationally for their appearances at devotional music events such as Bhaktifest and Sat Nam Fest, along with their all-night gong immersions, which provide hours of healing vibration. During gong immersions, the vibrations build and ebb, with low roars and sometimes with the sounds of outer space. Participants lie down on yoga mats, or sleeping bags, and cover themselves with blankets to settle in for a long and restful meditation. The experience creates an ideal environment for meditation and relaxation to support self-healing and transformation. According to Mike, “It can be a state of deep rest into soul consciousness or it can be really activating, allowing ‘buried treasures’ to be brought up and released from the mind. It can clear the cobwebs and acts like a nervous system reset button.” The event is co-sponsored by local yoga studios Cityoga, Invoke, Treehouse Yoga and Indiana Yoga. Attendees are asked to bring yoga mats, cushions and blankets. No experience with yoga or sound immersion is needed. Several chairs will be available for those that cannot use the floor. Admission: $25 in advance and $30 at the door (space available). Location: 401 E Michigan St., Indianapolis. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, find Indianapolis on the “Events” section of CrownOf Eternity.com.

he U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Crown Hill Cemetery have agreed to move a columbarium project in the urban cemetery to another location on their property not already occupied by a 500-yearold forest. The Indiana Forest Alliance (IFA) was notified of the project by an Indianapolis resident after vague attempts by officials to advertise public hearings went unnoticed. When discovered, the IFA mobilized the community and veterans opposed to the plan. When all legal channels to save the forest had failed and destruction crews began working in March, a group of 11 Indianapolis residents—including four veterans, local small business owners, the director of Fishable Indiana Streams for Hoosiers, a 15-year-old tree climber and City Councilor Zach Adamson—trespassed onto the property to block equipment and demand a different solution. After an outpouring of support, including more than 500 calls to the VA in one weekend, a stop work order was issued with a promise to open dialogue about other potential sites, which, in May, yielded the decision to move the project. A proposal to demolish the woods for commercial development in 2007 was also halted due to community outrage, causing advocates for the forest to believe this is only a temporary victory. Crown Hill Cemetery must now decide whether or not to sell the land to a trust offering to purchase it for preservation. Residents of Greater Indy are encouraged to call, write and visit Crown Hill to encourage this sale to permanently save this last old growth forest in Indianapolis. Crown Hill Cemetery is located at 700 W. 38th St., Indianapolis. To show support for permanently saving Crown Hill Forest, call 317-925-3800 or email Info@CrownHill.org. For news and updates on Crown Hill Forest, follow the Indiana Forest Alliance and the Crown Hill Forest Protectors on Facebook and Twitter. natural awakenings

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study from McMaster University, in Hamilton, Ontario, has found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) makes working out more enjoyable for individuals that struggle with regular exercise. Jennifer Heisz, lead author and assistant professor in the kinesiology department, observes, “Enjoyment during the first weeks of adopting a new exercise program may be especially important for preventing dropouts.” Researchers divided 40 sedentary, healthy adults into two groups. One participated in HIIT, which consists of short bursts of intense exercises, followed by lower-intensity recovery periods, for six weeks; the other group performed ongoing moderate exercises. The researchers discovered that while both groups started out with equal enjoyment levels, the HIIT group enjoyed their workouts more as they gained strength, while the moderate group reported unchanged or decreased enjoyment levels.

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Fresno County Superior Court Judge Kristi Kapetan has ruled that the state of California will require Monsanto to place a cancer warning label on the company’s Roundup weed killer. The ruling is the first of its kind in the U.S. and comes after a branch of the World Health Organization labeled the product’s primary ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Glyphosate, an odorless and tasteless toxin, has been manufactured by Monsanto for more than 40 years and sold in more than 160 countries. Monsanto will have one year to affix the warning label to all relevant products.

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Healthy Eating Can Improve Bone Density in Women

he importance of calcium for bone health in women is widely known. Now a new study suggests that a diet of foods considered low-inflammatory, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, may help reduce bone loss and fracture risk. Researchers from Ohio State University calculated the dietary inflammatory index (DII) of 160,191 participants using data from the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trials’ baseline food frequency questionnaires. Comparative DII data were then recorded three and six years later among 10,290 study participants to determine any changes in their individual scores. Results were also compared with the number of hip fractures reported annually for the subjects, along with bone mineral density levels from the subgroup. Women with lower DII scores had less bone loss in their hips after six years.

Inactive Lifestyle Accelerates Aging

etting off the couch and just moving may help slow the aging process in women that do not lead active lifestyles. Researchers from the University of California at San Diego measured the telomere lengths of white blood cells in 1,481 women between the ages of 64 and 95. Telomere lengths are a measure of aging within genes. After adjusting for other health and lifestyle factors, the researchers found that the women with less physical activity had shorter telomere lengths than those with more active lifestyles.

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Driverless Cars Promise Safety and Savings Hyundai demonstrated its Ioniq autonomous, or driverless, hybrid car concept at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, demonstrating that such vehicles—equipped with sophisticated sensors, GPS and computers—could be for sale within five to seven years. Safety is paramount. Estimates for the U.S., based on a 2013 Eco Center for Transportation study, projected that if 90 percent of vehicles were autonomous, the number of driving-related deaths would plummet from an annual 32,400 to approximately 11,300. “Drivers are excited that driverless cars will offer 90 percent fewer U.S. traffic accidents, 40 percent lower insurance costs, the end of drunk driving accidents and newfound freedom for seniors and people with disabilities,” says Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association. Its 2016 report Self-Driving Vehicles: Consumer Sentiments found that nearly 75 percent of consumers surveyed like the proffered benefits. In Driverless, authors Hod Lipson and Melba Kurman highlight significant ecological benefits, including McKinsey research findings that driverless cars will yield up to 20 percent fuel savings, and a corresponding reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Their smoother driving also extends a vehicle’s life. Ford intends to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle for ride sharing in 2021, according to Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO. Companies such as Uber and Lyft already are testing driverless vehicles in pilot cities.

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Many Americans have been confused by the “Sell By” labels on groceries for 40 years. Now, the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the two largest industry trade groups, are adopting voluntary standardized regulations to clarify. Instead of using up to 10 different phrases to communicate safety, they have settled on just two: “Use By”, a safety designation to indicate when perishable foods are no longer good; and “Best if Used By”, an estimate of when the manufacturer thinks the product should be consumed for peak flavor. Studies show that consumers generally believe the current labels all signal whether a product is safe to eat, and that it will still be okay well after its socalled expiration date. At the same time, prematurely tossed groceries dominate landfills and produce greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and a coalition of environmental groups have been urging the industry to clear this up. The change is scheduled to take hold in July 2018.

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An amendment to a law that governs the cosmetology industry in Illinois recognizes that the relationship between hairdressers and their customers may help curb domestic abuse and sexual assault. Salon workers are required to take one hour of training every two years to know the signs and provide resources to help clients. Without the training, cosmetologists, hairstylists, nail technicians and aestheticians will not be able to renew their licenses. Angela Smith, a Chicago hairstylist, has heard many whispers of mistreatment by spouses or partners, of being choked, chased or emotionally abused. “Everybody doesn’t talk, but once you build a relationship, it comes up,” she says. The law does not require salon workers to act on their suspicions, but helps them to recognize warning signs and be equipped to pass along helpful information. Available support includes hotlines, safe houses, restraining orders and access to legal professionals. For more information, visit ChicagoSaysNoMore.org.

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Under the Obama administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found in its first rigorous nationwide analysis of the effects of pesticides on endangered species, that 97 percent of the 1,800-plus animals and plants protected under the Endangered Species Act are likely to be harmed by malathion and chlorpyrifos, two commonly used pesticides; another 78 percent are likely to be hurt by another, diazinon. But now the new EPA administration under President Trump has declined to ban chloripyrifos; the decision may be challenged in court. All three pesticides are organophosphates widely used on crops such as corn, watermelon and wheat. Last year, the World Health Organization announced that malathion and diazinon are probable carcinogens. Based on the EPA’s conclusions, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service will issue biological opinions to identify mitigation measures and changes to pesticide use to ensure that targeted products will no longer potentially harm any endangered species. As part of a legal settlement with the Center for Biological Diversity, the biological opinions are due by December.

Prohibiting Plastic

Governments worldwide are taking control of a pollution problem with bans on different forms of plastic, including shopping bags. The Indian state of Karnataka has completely banned the use of plastic. No wholesale dealer, retailer or trader can now use or sell plastic carrier bags, plates, cups, spoons, cling film or even microbeads. San Francisco became the first U.S. city to ban plastic shopping bags in 2007, and in 2014 it banned plastic water bottles on city properties. Since then, they have included Styrofoam and thermocol (polystyrene). Hawaii introduced a ban on single-use plastic bags in 2015. Coles Bay, Tasmania, was the first town in Australia to ban disposable plastic bags in 2003, using 350,000 fewer than in 2002. Ethiopia, France and Morocco have followed suit. It’s all part of a global movement to protect the life of oceans and other bodies of water. Take the Greenpeace Plastic Pledge at Tinyurl.com/Take ThePlasticPledge. 10

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Local Practitioners Offer Chronic Pain Solutions by Allie McFee

s stated in Kathleen Barnes article “Break Free of Chronic Pain: Natural Ways to Feel Much Better,” there are solutions for health deriving from holistic methods that are less invasive than surgery and less dangerous than opioids and other medications. We visited with several local practitioners that offer practical solutions for treating the root cause of the pain through emotional release, proper chi flow, and structural care. Emotional Freedom Technique Colette Liose, also known as the “TAPNGRL,” offers a mix of Law of

Attraction Coaching and Tapping, also known as EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique to alleviate chronic pain symptoms. (See page 18 on how to perform EFT.) “Our mess is our message,” says Liose, as she believes working with the pain and expressing emotional issues are keys to self-awareness for decoding the root cause of the symptom. Her work is based on the same principles of Greg Braden and Louise Hays’ message that pain is an emotional expression of the body repressing energy from self-limiting thoughts and past traumatic experiences. “We have core issues, such as

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believing we are not enough or feeling shame or guilt,” says Liose. “A lifetime of crappy thinking can affect the body.” Liose works with clients with chronic pain, such as from fibromyalgia or PTSD. Her most recent success stories include a client being able exercise again for the first time in years after having severe knee pain, and another with fibromyalgia becoming pain-free and eventually weaning off of her medications. Liose’s childhood of abuse is what triggered her own journey into this work. She used self-inquiry to become conscious of her own emotional blocks, and then used tapping to release and replace with positive thoughts. In addition to chronic pain, Liose’s work includes stress release, weight loss, addictions, life trauma and money manifestation. Tapping can be done anywhere and utilized in any moment, at work, at the doctor’s office or in bed to help combat insomnia. Acupuncture Indy Acupuncture offers various treatments to help with chronic or acute pain such as tendonitis, arthritis

and inflammation from repetitive motion. “Acupuncture is just a vessel; the body heals itself,” says owner Erica Siegel. Acupuncture works with the central nervous system to influence the brain to release neurotransmitters, endorphins and blood cells to heal damaged tissues and increase blood flow to the painful areas. This release of endorphins is why many patients feel a calming and relaxed sensation during treatment. “Where there is pain, there is bound chi, meaning it is not free-flowing through the body,” says Siegel. Chi or qi is known as life force energy, and chi movement can be enhanced through methods like acupuncture, breath work, yoga, tai chi, Chinese herbs and releasing emotional blocks. Siegel offers different styles of acupuncture to enhance chi flow, including the Balance Method, which treats pain without directly touching the place of pain since going straight to that area may aggravate it more. In Oriental medicine, each organ and body part is connected via the meridian channel where the chi energy flows, so unlocking blocks in one area will affect the whole. This method can also help improve inflammatory and autoimmune issues resulting from the liver overacting in autoimmune responses when chi is not free-flowing. For chronic pain, she recommends several treatments in the beginning to build momentum and steamroll the issue, then regular treatments for maintenance. Functional Neurology and Functional Medicine NeuroHealth Services of Indianapolis offers natural treatments for chronic pain and brain health concerns, with patient-specific solutions that offer an alternative to prescription drugs or surgery. “We focus on finding the source and root cause of a patient’s condition or problem by looking at the entire brainbody connection,” explains Dr. Brad Ralston. Functional neurology includes careful assessment to determine which areas of a person’s nervous system are weak. “The brain is in control of every cell, tissue, gland and organ within the human body,” Ralson adds. “If the brain is in a state of fatigue and decreased function, the areas of the body associated with that deficit will be dysfunctional, such as breathing, digestion or movement.” Structural issues from injuries, poor posture and repetitive motion may lead to chronic back and neck pain. The center offers various methods such as spinal decompression to alleviate certain types of structural pain. Spinal decompression lessens the pressure of spinal column discs on spinal nerves. For more information on Colette Liose, the TAPNGRL, call 717-872-6475 or visit TAPNGRL.com. Indy Acupuncture has two locations at 6155 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, call 317-255-3030; and 111 E. 16th St., Ste. 103, Indianapolis, call 317-423-9999. Visit IndyACU.com for more information. NeuroHealth Services is located at 9302 N. Meridian St., Ste. 299. For more information, call 317-848-6000 or visit NeuroHealthServices.com. natural awakenings

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hile many health practitioners treat the symptoms of chronic pain with medications that can cause unwanted and dangerous side effects, alternative and holistic methods can treat the root cause by tackling digestion issues, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances that are known to enhance and, in many cases, cause chronic pain. When our bodies are not properly digesting food, it prevents the absorption of minerals and vitamins that are needed for tissue repair and hormone balance. A significant problem in the digestion process is known as leaky gut leading to the tight junctions of the cells of the intestines becoming inflamed and leak food particles into the blood stream. This leads to an inflammatory response that puts stress on the whole system and can cause aches and pains just about anywhere that the body is already weakened. Other dietary components that contribute to inflammation include sugar; processed foods; overeating grains, dairy, and meat; and pesticides, especially glyphosate used on corn, soy and wheat products. Along with switching to an organic fruit- and vegeta-

ble-heavy diet to reduce acidity and inflammation, fermented foods, like sauerkraut and cultured vegetables, as well as fennel bulb or seeds improve digestion and reduce bloating. Turmeric and ginger are also wonderful anti-inflammatory spices that can be added to smoothies, roasted vegetables, and soups. Try my “Baked Sweet Potato, Fennel and Beet” recipe to enhance digestion and reduce inflammation. Thyroid issues also play a role in chronic pain. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are linked to fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, pain, brain fog, muscle weakness, anxiety, weight gain and weight loss, and numerous other

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A majority of Americans feel pain on a daily basis.

the National Institute of Drug Abuse, told the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control in 2014 that there were an estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. suffering from substance abuse disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers in 2012. The problem is worsening. Every day, 1,000 people are treated in emergency rooms for misusing prescription opioids, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Such statistics expose the magnitude of the problem of chronic pain. “It’s daunting, but there are many natural ways to address it that are inexpensive, effective and with what I call side benefits rather than negative side effects,” says Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, of Kona, Hawaii, author of the smartphone app Cures A-Z.

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ccording to the National Center for Health Statistics, 25 percent of Americans, or 76.2 million, are suffering from pain that lasts more than 24 hours at this very moment: Ouch! Lower back pain alone keeps Americans from going to work a total of 149 million days each year, costing the U.S. economy $100 to $200 billion, reports the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Other common types of chronic pain affect musculoskeletal tissues, knees, hips or the neck. Migraines and severe headaches plague 16.6 percent of adults over 18, per a National Health and Nutrition Survey. Neurological discomfort can reach as high as 12.4 percent, estimates a study from the 16

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Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Even visceral or organ pain associated with heart disease, cancer and pelvic diseases occur in at least 20 percent of the global population, according to the International Association for the Study of Pain, in Seattle. If chronic pain is affecting you, you feel it and want relief—right now.

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Unfortunately, conventional medicine often has little to offer most pain patients. Even for something as pervasive as back pain, surgery and steroid injections are usually an unsatisfactory first line of defense, having mixed results at best, seconded by prescriptions for addictive opioid painkillers. Dr. Nora D. Vokov, director of

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Complementary, integrative or functional medicine, all names for a holistic approach to health care, offer a comforting wealth of gentle ways to address chronic pain, most of which the vast majority of conventional medical doctors are unaware, says Daniel Cherkin, Ph.D., senior investigator emeritus with the Group Health Research Institute, at the University of Washington, in Seattle. “Effective natural treatments include yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, lifestyle changes and exercise,” notes Cherkin. “But since they’re not in most doctors’ medical training or learned repertoire for pain relief, patients aren’t offered the opportunity to try them.”

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Here are just some of the many natural and affordable forms of pain relief.

Try the Yass method: Mitchell Yass, Ph.D., of St. John’s, Florida, author of The Pain Cure Rx, is busting the myth that musculoskeletal pain is often caused by osteoarthritis. “Arthritis or joint deterioration is rarely the cause of joint pain,” says Yass. He points out that 90 percent of people over 60 have herniated discs, but no associated pain. Yass treats patients based on his observation that in up to 98 percent of the cases he sees, weak muscles are the underlying cause of joint pain, and strengthening them provides relief. He says his prescribed exercises are usually effective in days or a few weeks. “Pain is an indication of tissue in distress. For example, pain in the shoulder area is often an impingement of the bicep,” he says. His prescription is strengthening exercises using hand weights for the trapezoid, tricep and serratus anterior muscles. His book suggests a detailed self-diagnosis program and the necessary exercises to strengthen muscles and relieve joint pain (more at Tinyurl. com/YassIntroInfo).

Address underlying trauma: Osteopath Maud Nerman, of Novato, California, author of Healing Pain and Injury, has broad experience in treating neurological problems and brain injuries and often focuses on physical and emotional trauma as an underlying cause of chronic pain. She explains that the autonomic nervous system that directs unconscious body functions like breathing, digestion and heartbeat is interrupted by such trauma. “Trauma literally shocks the nervous system,” she says. “The body cannot turn off the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction, causing a firestorm of inflammation that can lead to a variety of serious diseases, overwhelming the body’s ability to manage its own healing.” Her work has showed how readjusting the body, restoring breathing and reactivating the autonomic nervous system can provide relief in short order.

Consider lifestyle, diet and supplements: “Pain is like the ‘check oil’ light on a car’s dashboard. It signals that something needs attention,” says Teitelbaum, author of Pain Free 1-2-3. “If the oil light goes on, putting a Band-Aid over it or smashing it with a hammer won’t help.” Teitelbaum recommends an energy optimization approach he dubs SHINE that addresses underlying causes of chronic pain that has worked for 91 percent of the people he’s treated for fibromyalgia and muscle pain. Sleep—Eight to nine hours a night helps replenish energy and heal muscles.

Hormones—Treat hormone imbalances even if lab tests are “normal”.

Immunity—Dysfunctional immune

systems and persistent infections can lead to chronic pain.

Nutrition—In Teitelbaum’s studies,

optimizing nutritional support, especially B vitamins, vitamin D, ribose, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and magnesium, was helpful. A healthy, high protein, low sugar diet is effectively complemented by a variety of herbs and nutrients, primarily curcumin, boswellia, willow bark and fish oil, nutrients that widespread studies show stop pain better than pharmaceuticals. He’s also a strong proponent of eliminating sugar entirely because it causes inflammation.

Exercise—Daily exercise speeds the

healing process and after 10 weeks following the first four SHINE steps, will increase the capacity to exercise. For migraines, Teitelbaum advocates vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Numerous studies support the effectiveness of dosages of 400 milligrams per day to prevent migraines. After just six weeks of use, a German study published in the European Journal of Neurology shows thats taking a daily riboflavin supplement cut the number of migraine days in half for participants and significantly reduced the amount of migraine medication needed.

Tap for Relief: Also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut, says “Tapping sends a calming signal to the amygdala in the brain, turning off the fight or flight stress response and allowing the body to heal.” The physical tapping opens up the body’s energy meridians and allows them to relax so the natural healing process can take place, Ortner explains. EFT combines tapping on specific body points while repeating appropriate affirmative statements such as: “Even though I have this [pain], I love, accept and forgive myself.” He recalls a woman that arrived at a seminar he led with a toothache that had lasted for years. Doctors had

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done X-rays, seen an infection and prescribed antibiotics to no good effect. He asked her if she recalled when the pain began; without hesitation, she answered, “When my mother passed away unexpectedly.” “So we started working together and the pain reduced significantly right away and eventually disappeared completely,” says Ortner. A follow-up with her dentist showed no sign of the former problem. Up to now, the EFT research is positive. One study from the Energy Medicine University, in Mill Valley, California, found it helped people with chronic pain (some coping with severe fatigue and fibromyalgia) feel physically and emotionally better in as little as a month; another from the Foundation for Epigenetic Medicine, in Santa Rosa, California, showed substantially reduced trauma in institutionalized abused teenagers after just one EFT session. Meditation vs. Medication: Meditation may not resolve the underlying cause of chronic pain, but research from the University of Alabama demonstrates it can interrupt pain signals to the brain. It’s at least as effective as opioid painkillers in relieving chronic pain, according to a study led by Cherkin at the University of Washington. His team’s 342 subjects that had experienced back pain weekly for at least a year were offered either eight

meditation and yoga classes, eight cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions or just keeping up their own regular daily routines that did not include yoga and meditation. The results, recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, confirm what numerous other studies have reported: 44 percent experienced a “meaningful reduction” in pain within six months of the meditation or CBT sessions, equal to results reported by people taking addictive opioid pharmaceuticals. More, the pain relief continued for up to two years, even if the subjects stopped doing actual sitting meditation. “Meditation changes the way

people think about pain and how they develop skills to keep it from becoming a major focus in their lives,” observes Cherkin. Regardless of the mechanism, experts in a holistic approach to chronic pain relief agree that encouraging self-control, self-determination and self-empowerment makes a huge difference in patients’ abilities to control pain more naturally and effectively. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

How to Tap Away Pain

apping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), soothes the body by turning off the “fight or flight” stress response that can cause inflammation and worsen pain, according to Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut. Here’s how to do it:

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Identify the problem (e.g., pain in back of neck).

Rate the intensity of feelings about the problem on a scale of one to 10.

Compose a statement about it (e.g., “Even though I have intense neck pain today, I deeply and completely accept myself”).

Using one or two fingers on one hand, tap the “karate chop” area on the outer edge of the other hand while repeating the statement three times.

While repeating, e.g., “intense neck pain,” using firm, but gentle pressure, use either two or four fingers to tap these areas, on either side, five to seven times in sequences as follows:

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* chin * under eye * inner collarbone * top of head

Refocus on the original problem and rate its intensity. Restate what you’re feeling, as needed.

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FAMILY SCREEN TIME How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era by April Thompson

inecraft. Pokemon. Snapchat. Digital media dominates childhood. That time youngsters used to spend playing with friends, being with family or sleeping has been zapped. According to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 8-to-10-yearolds are daily exposed to nearly eight hours of on-screen media and heavy media users are twice as likely to report poor grades. Conscientious and concerned parents are setting limits on screen time and reclaiming family time. Experts, too, are working to define a “new healthy” at a time when many activities, from homework to shopping, are moving online. “How can you begin to limit kids’ screen time when teachers are increasingly using media?” queries Pediatrician Corinn Cross, who practices in Los Angeles. “It’s hard. None of us grew up with this level of technology, and it’s moving faster than any advice can.”

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Cross co-authored the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) recently updated digital media guidelines, which shifted from strict time limits

to greater flexibility for and within different age groups. For children under 18 months, the recommendation is to avoid media altogether outside of video chats with loved ones. In the older age ranges, the guidelines are less prescriptive and more about setting individual limits that ensure getting enough sleep and physical activity along with achieving other developmental needs. Cross believes excessive screen time is particularly detrimental for younger kids that have fewer waking hours and more developing to do. “Toddlers don’t learn well from screens, so you will have limited return from using screens for education,” she observes. Kathy Marrocco, an Oakland Township, Michigan, blogger with YourOrganicChild.com, initially worried about her kids’ potential adverse exposure to radiation from cell phone use. Her concern soon turned to other big impacts of digital media encroaching on their lives. She cites a study of 3,000 parents of grade-school-aged kids, which found that nearly two-thirds of the children are using their devices at night instead of sleeping, with a corresponding drop in concentration, memory and energy. Marrocco maintains firm boundaries with her daughter, 13, and son, 18, prohibiting the use of electronics at the kitchen table and in their rooms at night, in line with AAP recommen-

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Psychotherapist Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D., an addiction expert and executive director of The Dunes, a rehab clinic in East Hampton, New York, is even firmer about screen time, having seen some kids go off the digital deep end. Delaying the onset of screen exposure is the most critical step a parent can take, suggests Kardaras. “There’s no evidence to suggest media exposure is beneficial to child development. Most tech geniuses, including the founders of Google, Amazon

Media and screens are best used purposefully, to achieve a specified goal. ~Corinn Cross and Apple, were not exposed to it until adolescence. “Treating digital addiction is challenging because you can’t be digitally abstinent in this society,” he continues. “Prevention is the key.” Digital media abuse can have lasting developmental impacts, according to Kardaras, author of Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking our Kids and How to Break the Trance. DrKardaras.com cites numerous studies on the effects of such intensive use, from increased prevalence of attention deficit disorder to higher rates of depression. Brain imaging studies from institutions such as the medical schools at Indiana University and University of Utah have shown how heavy exposure

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eeping the family in sync about the amount of digital media use is challenging. Here are some expert tips on maintaining a healthy balance.

Be wary of even “good” screen time — Test educational apps before approving them for kids to ensure their quality and so parents can help reinforce the learning, says Cross. She likes CommonSenseMedia.org for parental reviews and information to filter media of all kinds, from apps and games to TV shows. Consider advocating for limiting screen time in local schools. “I asked my boys’ elementary school not to give them portable devices until they were 10,” says Nicholas Kardaras, the father of 9-year-old twins.

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Decide the ground rules — “Determine rules that make sense for everyone, and it’ll be much easier to get your kids on board, as they won’t see it as arbitrary when you tell them to put their devices away,” advises Pediatrician Corinn Cross. HealthyChildren.org/MediaUsePlan offers a free interactive online tool to create a personalized family media use plan. If kids don’t comply with rules, Kathy Marrocco suggests turning the Wi-Fi off at night or taking away devices altogether. But don’t leave a void, cautions Cross. Substitute fun, fulfilling activities.

Watch out for rewards — Some screen time is more mesmerizing for kids than others, according to Kardaras, who treats such addictions. Most video games are designed on a variable reward schedule, similar to slot machines, which intentionally stimulates players to chase future rewards. Consider stricter limits on such media.

Play first in the real world — Because it reduces overall exercise, screen overuse can contribute to obesity. Cross recommends prioritizing exercising before daily allotted screen time; after being online, it’s more difficult to engage kids in physical activity.

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Broccoli Rabe and Garlic Bruschetta Yields: 8 servings Hearty greens such as broccoli rabe, kale, Swiss chard and spinach are interchangeable here. A quick sauté until greens are wilted keeps dark colors brilliant. Pile the greens, still dripping with olive oil, atop the toasted bread for an appetizer or delicious side with pasta or pizza. For the sautéed broccoli rabe: 8 oz broccoli rabe, chopped 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /8 tsp kosher or sea salt Pinch of red pepper flakes (less than 1/8 tsp) For the bruschetta: 8 slices (½-inch-thick) of Italian country (or gluten-free) bread 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil For the sautéed broccoli rabe, in a large skillet on the stovetop, heat 2 tablespoons of water and add the broccoli rabe and garlic. Cook until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the red pepper flakes and salt. Adjust the seasonings to taste. For the bruschetta, prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill. Brush each slice with the olive oil and grill 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until it has good grill marks. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the wilted broccoli rabe on each bruschetta and serve warm. Source: Patio Pizzeria, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig; adapted, with the permission of Running Press.

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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.

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JCC Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Thru October. Fresh local produce, baked goods, and dairy products, Kosher respectable (no meat products). JCC Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org. Irvington Farmers’ Market – 12-3pm. Open 2nd Sun each month thru Oct. Additional dates this year July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, and October 12th. 70+ vendors. Ellenberger Park, 5301 E Saint Claire St, Indianapolis. 317-540-2425. Irvingtongardenclub.com.

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Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market – 11am-1:30pm. 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

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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. Indiana & Main St, Mooresville. 317-501-3000. Info@McFarmers.org. 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. 317293-2660 ext 120. faybiccardglickcenter.org.

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Statehouse Farmers’ Market – 10:30am-1:30pm. Thru Oct. 8. Farmers’ Market with Food Trucks. Robert Orr Plaza and Senate Ave, Indianapolis. StateHouseMarket.com. 38th & Meridian Farmers’ Market – 4-6:30pm. Thru Oct. 3808 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-924-2612. Abundant Life Church Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Thru Sept. 7606 E 82nd St, Indianapolis. 317-8454900. ALCIndy.com/ALCFarmersMarket.html. 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.

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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.

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Franklin Farmers’ Market – 8-11am. Thru Oct 3. Food items, herbs, craft items and more. Parking lot at Jefferson and Jackson Sts, Franklin. 317-346-1258. 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. 317-4784107. ZionsvilleFarmersMarket.org. Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Thru Sept 30th. Along with a variety of produce, unique food item, the market offers prepared-food items. 5 Center Green, Carmel. CarmelFarmersMarket.com. Market at Hague – 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 – 8am-Noon. 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 – 8am-Noon. 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, 11601 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-578-0700. FishersChamber.com/Chamber/ Farmers_Market.aspx. 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. Riverview Overflow Parking Lot 395 Westfield Rd. 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 – 9am-Noon. Thru Oct. Variety of food items, treats for pets. Parking lot at Ind 9 and North St, Greenfield. Morgan County Farmers’ Market Martinsville– 9am1pm. 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.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 2

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. First Friday Food Truck Festival – 5-9pm. Thru Oct. Indulge in the savory selections of Indy’s best food trucks and while enjoying family-friendly live music and entertainment. $5; 5 and under free. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St, Indianapolis. OldNationalCentre.com. Partners Thai Massage – 6:30-8:30pm. This fun floor-based practice is often re-introductive to your own body and many consider it like having a yoga class done to you. You’ll learn to relax while using your body weight and gravity to apply pressure with hands, elbows, feet, and knees. This clothed practice combines acupressure, energy line stimulation, and yoga-like stretching. $15/ individual; $25/pair. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

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. Irvington Library, 5625 E Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4470. HoosierEVA.org. Earth Friendly Festival and Summer Reading Kickoff – 10:30am-3:30pm. Families and children of all ages are invited to a fun-filled day of activities celebrating conservation and the kickoff of the Library’s Summer Reading Program. Activities include making a rain barrel, learning about electric cars, interactive art, and more. Registration required for rain barrel workshop. Free. Garfield Park Branch, 2502 Shelby St, Indianapolis. 317275-4490. IndyPL.org. Relay for Life Carmel – 12pm-Midnight. The movement features community and campus events that offer an inspiring opportunity to honor cancer survivors, promote how individuals can reduce their cancer risk, and raise money to help end cancer. Carmel Civic Square, 1 Civic Square, Carmel. Sign up or donate: RelayForLife.com/CarmelIN.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6

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.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Fountain Square – 8-9:30am. Holistic wellness providers enjoy breakfast while networking and supporting one another. RSVP requested. Free. General American Donut Company, 827 S East St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com. Divine Goddess Within – 6:30-8:30pm. Play with the angels while you experience techniques to not only raise your own vibration but that of the planet as well. Each class includes a chakra clearing, angel card reading and more. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference: Honoring the Wise Women of the Past, Present and Future – June 9-11. Over 60 workshops and plants walks, Kids’ Camp and Teen Spiral. Personal growth workshops, singing, dancing, plant walks, meals, swimming, red tent communal space and more. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com. 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. AcroYoga – 6:30-8:30pm. AcroYoga blends the flexibility, mindfulness, and kindness of yoga with the dynamic strength and power of acrobatics. Absolutely no acrobatic experience necessary and no partner is needed at sign-up. Please make sure to avoid wearing lotion or slick/slippery clothing. $15/individual; $25/pair. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Indie Arts and Vintage Marketplace – 10am5pm. A monthly celebration of all things unique, indie, and stylish. The goal is to enhance the experience of living as a more responsible consumer by promoting the positive aspects and fun of vintage, antique, locally sourced, re- and up-cycled goods. $5. Clay Terrace, Carmel. IndyArtsVintage.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast North Side – 8:30-10am. Holistic wellness providers enjoy breakfast while networking and supporting one another. RSVP requested. Free. First Watch, 3309 E 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Children’s March for Humanity Day – A day of unity to ignite the desire in the hearts of the masses to yearn for more information on topics such as glyphosate, GMOs, vaccines, and various chemicals. Visit the Facebook page to learn more about the cause. Talbot Street Art Fair – 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm. With over 270 artists from across the nation, this juried art fair continues to be ranked as one of the finest fairs in the country. A family friendly event with plenty to see and do for everyone. Free. 16th and 20th St and Delaware and Pennsylvania, Indianapolis. 317-745-6479. TalbotStreet.org. INDIEana Handicraft Exchange –12-8pm. A D.I.Y. contemporary craft fair with over 100 vendors selling their handmade goods. Look for local craft beer, food trucks, and much more. Free. Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N Delaware, Indianapolis. 317396-3886. HarrisonCenter.org. 317-238-5489. IndieanaHandicraftExchange.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 19

Indy Holistic Hub Social Mixer – 7-9pm. Sponsored by Materia Medica of Studio 135, meet up at Hotel Tango Distillery, a warehouse-style tasting room. Open to all, 21 and over. Nibbles provided; food and beverages for purchase. Hotel Tango Distillery, 702 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis. IndyHolisticHub.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 20

The Chemical Free Home – 6:15-7:30pm. Kick toxic chemicals out of your home using simple and affordable tactics that anyone can do using essential oils. Register by 6/16. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

Monumental Yoga Summer Solstice – 4-8:30pm. The largest yoga event in the city celebrates the summer solstice and encourages new and advanced yogis alike to participate in a variety of classes. Yoga Village with vendors, healthy food and drinks, live music and more. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Free; donations benefit non-profit Mighty Lotus. Monument Circle, 100 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. MonumentalYoga.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 23

Third Friday on the Plaza – Live music by Bakersfield Bound at the Fountain Square Plaza. Free concert for all ages. DiscoverFountainSquare.com. Gong Meditation – 7:30-8:45pm. Join Hari Datti Kaur for a sound immersion with the soothing vibrations of the beautiful 34″ symphonic Gong. The evening begins with easy physical yoga so easy, you can bring friends and family. Next, sit, to meditate or lie down in relaxation to healing vibrations for 20-30 minutes. $10 before June 16; $15 after. CitYoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-8642. CitYoga.biz.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Fishers Freedom Festival – 8am-6:30pm. Sunday 8am-6:30pm. Family event hosting art and craft sites, business booths, two parades, fireworks, a 5K race, live music, food vendors and more. This 2-day event is fun for the entire family. Fireworks at dusk on Sunday evening. Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, 1 Park Dr, Fishers. 317-595-3195. FishersFreedomFestival.org. Indy Mega Adoption Event – Noon-6pm; Sunday Noon-6pm. Meet your new best friend at this event bringing together adoption and rescue groups from all over the greater Indy region. Adoptable dogs and cats will be ready to find loving, forever homes. Free. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. 317-927-7500.

Animal Reiki Retreat  July 15-17  Bloomington Enriching wellness retreat providing an experiential foundation to cultivating more peace, connection, presence, compassion, joy, mindfulness, healing and well-being through meditation with all beings. Animal lovers and reiki practitioners welcome.

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MONDAY, JUNE 26

HeartMath Intro Workshop – 6:30pm. Enjoy fun yet introspective exercises to understand your core values and raise vibration. Learn the foundational piece of the HeartMath program on which all other steps are built, incorporating breath work and tapping. $5. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27

The Work of Byron Katie Meetup – 6-7:30pm. Join Certified Facilitator, Jodi Patsiner in the Gathering Room on the 4th Tuesday of the month for a conversation about the work of Byron Katie. The work is a way to identify and investigate thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Build a Successful Business – 6:45-7:45pm. Build your own business working part time or full time. An opportunity for those who have a passion for natural living. Register by 6/24. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Lunch – 11:30am-1pm. Holistic wellness providers can find support and network while enjoying lunch. RSVP requested. Free. Blind Owl Brewery, 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com. Healthy Summer Harvest Dishes – 6-8:30pm. Learn healthy seasonal dishes to wow friends and family at summer picnics. Class includes tasting of 4 recipes and packet of recipes to take home. $35. Ezra’s Café, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. RSVP at 317-255-3972 or EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com. Walk the Talk – Life’s Purpose – 8pm.; doors open 7:15pm. Experience a TED Talk-inspired spiritual talk series, kicking off with six speakers sharing their personal message and perspective on life’s purpose. $15; 21 and over. The Vogue, 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis. WalkTheTalkSeries.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29

Eating Healthy – 7-8:30pm. Discover ways and whys that will enhance your life and improve your health. Get quick and easy recipes to get you started. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Drive, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

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sunday 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. 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 each; buy 5 and get 6th free. BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com. Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with Gong relaxation. $10. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. CITYOGA.biz. Sahaja Yoga Meditation – 11am-Noon. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Southside meeting location, 4950 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis. 317-755-9630. IndianaMeditation.org. Community Yoga – 4-5pm. Hendricks County residents are invited to an all levels flow class. A great opportunity to add an additional class to one’s yoga schedule. $5. Peace Through Yoga, 134 S Washington, Danville. 317-753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Community Yin Yoga – 6-7:15pm. $10. Class focuses on stillness and deepening into a pose to allow the muscles to relax and allow the body to soften. Open to all levels, beginners welcome. Embarque Yoga, 5345 N Winthrop Ave, Indianapolis. 317-762-9642. EmbarqueYoga.com.

monday Meditation for Peace – 6:30-7:15pm. 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays. Open to all, a time of spiritual connection and relaxation. Free. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware, Indianapolis. 317-6354066. UnityOfIndy.com. Health & Wellness 101 Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to support your health naturally and reduce chemical overload in your life. Essential oils, weight-loss support and more, with holistic health practitioner Kim Woods. Free. For more info and to RSVP: Held in Irvington. 317-4094981. BeAmazing.net. Kundalini Yoga – Medical Meditation Tuneup Series – 7:15-8:30pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with gong relaxation. Nourish Wellness Center, 826 W 64th St, Indianapolis. Search Nourish Wellness class at CITYOGA.biz/schedule.

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tuesday Vinyasa Flow – 9-10am. Expect to be pushed to your soft edge, stretched and challenged. There are options and adjustments and tips. A great way to start the week. All levels welcome. $15. 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. Tuesday Night Concert Series – 7-9pm. Thru Aug 8. 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/SummerConcerts.

wednesday Divine Goddess within Circle – 6:30-8pm. The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Each class includes a chakra clearing, meditation, angel card reading and more. Share in bringing in powerful, compassionate Divine Feminine energy with other women in a circle of love. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

thursday 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. 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.

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Men’s Forum – 5:30-7pm. A men’s gathering to discuss various topics related to health, wellness, spirituality, personal development and more. Donations welcome. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. 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. Community Drum Circle – 7-8pm. Pre-jam begins at 6:45pm. All ages and levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Drums provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO, Inc. Free. Bongo Boy Music School, 8481 Bash St., Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-595-9065. BongoBoyMusic.com.

friday Restorative Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. A uniquely nourishing, reflective class practiced at a slow pace. Allows students to tap into breath and body movements through gentle movements. $18 drop in; packages available. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com. Bells for Peace Meditation – 12-1pm. Join Vicki Mack to meditate for peace combined with the power of sound through bells. Free. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-2530499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. 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 Flow Yoga – 5-6pm. Great weekend starter includes gentle yoga, restorative yoga, and pranayama. Please bring your own mat. $10. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

Summer Nights Film Series – 7pm. Also most Saturdays.Thru Aug. Interactive pre-show programming; films begin at dusk. Screenings of films ranging from classic to modern are presented in the IMA's outdoor amphitheater. $12/ public, $8/member. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-923-1331. IMAMuseum.org. Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – June 16-Sept 3. 8pm. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and drinks to enjoy a picnic and musical entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting. $25/adult; $29/ adult premium concerts; $13/child, 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. Traditional Vinyasa Yoga – 8-9:15am. Class features Zohrab, a master Hatha Yoga teacher – he integrates yoga with medical anatomy and physiology to root ancient verities with medical exactness. $18 drop in; packages available. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com. High Intensity Exercise Class – 8:30am. Group exercise class focusing on short duration, high intensity exercises. Great for beginners through experts. Free. Premier Family Chiropractic,120 E Carmel Dr, Indianapolis. 317-844-7000. PremierFamilyChiro.com. Qigong Moving Meditation – 10-11am. The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Learn the gentle and powerful practice of qigong and tai chi. As practice develops, practitioner’s experience improved mental concentration, as well as a calmer, more relaxed, attitude in their daily affairs. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – 8pm. June 17-Sept 6. See Fri listing. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-639-4300. IndianapolisSymphony.org.

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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.

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