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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.

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How to Move Past Food Sensitivities

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CONSCIOUS AND ALLERGY FREE DINING 23 consciouseating

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his month we explore an increasingly prevalent topic in conversations about what we like to eat and how it affects us—and the growing number of people we know that are impacted by food intolerances. Kathleen Barnes’ feature article, “Fearless Eating: How to Move Past Food Sensitivities,” provides a springboard for considering the roles food plays in our lives, changes in the supply chain and how to identify and deal with food sensitivities, intolerances and allergies.

When food we daily turn to for essential nourishment, as well as entertainment, comfort and celebration, poses a potential threat, it impinges upon our physical, emotional and even social well-being.

Like me, you no doubt have go-to foods and treats from preferred markets and restaurants you’ve discovered over the years. Some may still reflect a connection with how our taste buds developed as children. Parents’ preferences and ethnic background typically drive youngsters’ initial food choices; witness how kids love to request their all-time favorite meal for birthdays. For me, it was stuffed peppers or chicken paprikash, a nod to my father’s Hungarian heritage.

As a young girl, I disliked many good-for-us foods, with spinach topping the list (although now it’s a favorite). Fast food predominated in my teen and college years, partly due to budget and convenience; but I also enjoyed it. I soon developed an unhealthy relationship with food that led to weight gain and subsequent weight-loss diets.

Thankfully, as we come to understand more about nutrition and what’s truly good for us, our diet matures right along with us. In my early 30s, Weight Watchers clued me into better concepts of nutrition, healthy eating and exercise and I brought my habits in line (albeit with lingering sugar and junk food cravings).

Then about eight years ago, my relationship with food took another turn.

Even though by that time I’d fully transitioned to a healthy diet with only the occasional indulgence, I began to react to what I was eating; I often had a bloated stomach after a meal and felt fatigued, foggy and uncomfortable. A series of tests by my integrative doctor revealed I’d developed several significant food sensitivities, resulting in a leaky gut. It all catalyzed a steep learning curve and long, difficult road to recovery using restricted and rotation diets.

Over time I pieced together a new approach to food and life in general and healed with the support of family members, holistic practitioners and markets and restaurants suited to my needs. These days I’m eating healthier than ever and enjoy the adventure of putting together meals, grateful for the many options available for people with special diets. Yes, it can be a challenge to be spontaneous and sometimes I feel “high maintenance” when dining out, but Lanette Abbott’s article, “Tips for Conscious and Allergy-Friendly Dining,” offers helpful insights on how to best navigate eating out to keep it an enjoyable experience for everyone. Bon appétit!

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Hamilton County Conservation Deadlines for Native Plants and Financial Assistance

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ed Tent Indy will host a melodic women’s event, Traditional Red Tent: Our Stories and Songs of Wombyn Wisdom, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 18 at the White Pine Wilderness Academy, in Indianapolis. Attendees of all ages will enjoy an intimate evening with a sharing circle and an interactive concert led by Shakti Penelope, a singer and songwriter who creates original music and writings of divine feminine expression.

Women will also be able to share tales of strength and empowerment along their feminine journey along with ancestral wisdom passed down in their lineage.

“Women heal through listening to each other’s stories and experiences of wisdom,” says Red Tent co-facilitator Allie McFee. “In doing so, we connect through emotion and gain more understanding for our own journey.”

Attendees can bring musical instruments, like shakers, flutes and drums, but musical participation is not necessary. Herbal tea and dark chocolate will be available.

Red Tent Indy is a community group providing sacred space for women to gather and exchange information that supports, empowers and heals.

Admission: Suggested $5 donation.

Space is limited. Location: 841 W. 53rd St. For more information, visit Red Tent Indy’s Facebook event page and RedTentIndy.com.

he Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) offers several programs that aid landowners in adopting conservation practices, with deadlines for two of them coming up in April.

The application deadline for the SWCD cost share program is April 4. It helps landowners practice better environmental stewardship by providing matching funds for conservation practices that include rain gardens and bioswales, prairie plantings, pollinator gardens, invasive plant removal, tree plantings, water and pond-edge enhancements, wetland construction, porous pavement and pavers, and filter strips. This program matches 50 percent of participant contributions up to $2,000, and can be in the form of purchased materials and services, equipment rental and labor.

SWCD also offers native plant kits to help take the guesswork out of DIY landscaping with tried and true Indiana natives for pollinator gardens, rain gardens, prairie gardens and shade gardens. The deadline for ordering native plant kits is April 24. Each kit is $120 and includes 50 plants per kit with five plugs of each species. Plants are available for pick-up in Noblesville in May.

Other programs offered by SWCD throughout the year include a native tree sale, rain barrel subsidies for Noblesville residents, grants for the creation of outdoor classrooms, financial assistance to cap oil and gas wells, and soil and well water testing.

Hamilton County SWCD is located at 1717 Pleasant St., Ste. 100, Noblesville.

For more information or to access applications and plant kit order forms, call 317-773-2181 or visit HamiltonSWCD.org.

Celebrate World Day for Inner Peace

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he Sahaja Meditation group of Indiana will join 50 countries throughout the world and lead a meditation exercise to celebrate The World Day for Inner Peace at 6:30 p.m. on March 21 at the Old National Bank in Carmel. Joining this global initiative is a free public event.

Recent studies link meditation to decreases in depression, chronic pain and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms, while improving social skills and academic performance in adolescents.

Not only does meditation have positive health benefits, but the event takes place concurrently around the world. It encourages participants to realize they belong to a global community and an initiative that promotes universal ideals.

Location: Old National Bank, 1430 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel. For more information or to RSVP, call 317-300-4560, email IndianaMeditation@gmail.com or visit IndianaMeditation.org/news.html. natural awakenings

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Events for Disability Awareness Month

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he Fishers ADA/Disability Roundtable and the city of Fishers are organizing a month-long campaign to build awareness and support inclusion of people with disabilities by hosting a wide range of events.

All-month long, artwork will be exhibited on flagpole banners throughout downtown Fishers by resident Margo Vallone. The message conveyed by Vallone’s artwork is to see the person first, without limits, and that not all disabilities are visible.

A Visual and Performing Arts Reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 3. Attendees will see performances by the Fishers Community Chorus and Vibrations, and the Indiana School for the Deaf performing arts troupe, which utilizes American Sign Language, song interpretation, dance and drums.

A Long Night of Laughs, an adult comedy show from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 10, will benefit Special Olympics of Hamilton County. The show at Pinheads features national comedian Scott Long whose comedy is inspired by his loving interactions with his daughter with autism.

Free admission to reception. Location: 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers. Admission to comedy show: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Location: Britton Hall at Pinheads, 13825 Britton Park Rd., Fishers. For more information and a full list of events, visit Fishers.in.us. For more information on comedy show, call Pinheads at 317-773-9988.

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cat lover’s paradise, Nine Lives Cat Café, recently opened in Fountain Square and offers a Cat Lounge where guests can sip a cup of coffee while petting a furry friend.

The café, with a mission of “finding homes for cats, one cup at a time,” is partnering with the Humane Society of Indianapolis, which provides eight to 10 friendly cats available for adoption to live in the café’s unique atmosphere.

Café owner Selena Hubbard was originally inspired when she learned about similar cafés in Asia and Europe, then finding out they are also growing in popularity in the U.S.

The cats hang out in a separate Cat Lounge from the main cat-free coffee shop area in order to provide a space for those that may have allergies.

Local sweets and sips are available from Ezra’s Enlightened Café, Whisk Bakery, Brick House Coffee Roasters and Nelson’s Tea. There’s also a tea blend on the menu with catnip, which is known as a stimulant for cats, but has a relaxing effect on humans.

The café will hold ongoing events such as “meow-vie nights” as well as regular yoga in the Cat Lounge starting in the spring.

Admission: $5 entry fee to visit the Cat Lounge. Fee will be reimbursed if cat is adopted. Children under 12 must attend with an adult. Location: 1315 Shelby St., Ste. 1, Indianapolis.

Reservations are recommended for the Cat Lounge. For more information, call 317-602-5287 or visit NineLivesIndy.com.

Eye Health Nutrients Also Aid the Brain

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utein and zeaxanthin are known key carotenoids for eye health, filtering out harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light and helping to protect and maintain cells comprising the eye. The human body does not make enough of either nutrient, so we must get them from supplements or food sources such as kale, spinach, collard greens, turnip greens, corn, green peas, broccoli, romaine lettuce, green beans and eggs.

Researchers from the University of Georgia, in Athens, investigated the relationship between levels of lutein and zeaxanthin and cognitive function. They measured the levels of each nutrient in the retinas of 43 older adults with a mean age of 72 and asked that the subjects learn and recall pairs of unrelated words. The study found that those with higher levels of both nutrients did better on the test, suggesting that the enhanced neural efficiency that comes from consuming these nutrients leads to better brain function.

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study from Dijon, France, found that a specific nutrient combination supplement can help reduce feelings of anxiety and tiredness. Researchers studied 242 subjects between the ages of 18 and 70 that complained of stress and fatigue. Each was given a supplement containing magnesium, probiotics, vitamins and minerals to take for one month.

Researchers measured the subjects’ stress and fatigue levels before commencing the test period and again one month later. They found a 22 percent reduction in psychological stress and a 45 percent reduction in fatigue.

Thirty days after the supplementation was discontinued, the subjects’ stress and fatigue levels remained reduced.

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esearchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, used data from previous studies to discern the association between dairy and animal fats and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in American adults.

The study reviewed dairy fat and other fat consumption data using validated food-frequency questionnaires from more than 43,000 men and 175,000 women during three different studies, each spanning at least 20 consecutive years.

Of the subjects studied, 14,815 developed some form of CVD, close to 7 percent of the total.

The researchers found that replacing dairy foods with foods containing polyunsaturated fats—primarily found in vegetables, nuts and fish—in just 5 percent of a subject’s diet reduced the risk of CVD by an average of 24 percent. But replacing the same percentage of dairy fats with other animal fats increased the incidence of CVD by 6 percent.

DHA Boosts Elder Brain Function

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esearchers from Tianjin Medical University, in China, have discovered that regularly taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) improves brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. A total of 219 adults over the age of 65 participated in the randomized, double-blind, 12-month trial. Half of the subjects were given two grams of this omega-3 fatty acid daily, while the others received a placebo.

The researchers measured cognitive function, including a full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ) test and two IQ subtests which serve as indicators of both short and long-term memory. The tests were administered after six months and again after 12 months. The DHA group showed a 10 percent higher IQ than the placebo group. There were also significant increases in both IQ subtests and brain hippocampus volume in the DHA group. Decreased hippocampus volume is a primary indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.

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new study from King’s College London has found that children’s use of electronic devices close to bedtime can reduce their chances of a good night’s sleep. Researchers examined 20 existing studies encompassing 125,000 children between the ages of 6 and 19. They found that youngsters using a device within 90 minutes of falling asleep had an increased likelihood of poor and inadequate sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Study author Ben Carter, Ph.D., says, “Sleep is an often undervalued, but important part of children’s development, with a regular lack of sleep causing a variety of health problems.” These can include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, reduced immune function and poor diet. Poor food choices and excessive eating can start young, as illustrated in a study from Colorado University, in Boulder, which found a link between sleep deprivation and poor diet choices in preschool children.

The Colorado study followed five girls and five boys, ages 3 and 4, that were regular afternoon nappers. They were deprived of their naps for one day, during which their food and beverage consumption was monitored and compared with their choices on a day when their sleep routine remained intact. During the sleep-deprived day, the children ate 20 percent more calories than usual and their diet consisted of 25 percent more sugar and 26 percent more carbohydrates.

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Laundry Machines Boost School Attendance Kids in middle schools with attendance problems may simply lack clean clothes to wear.

An experiment by the Whirlpool company has taken on the issue with significant results.

The Whirlpool Care Counts Program donated 17 pairs of washers and dryers to school districts in St. Louis and Fairfield, California. Kids with attendance problems were asked to bring their laundry to be cleaned while they were in class. Each student had approximately 50 loads of laundry done at school during the year, and more than 90 percent increased their attendance, with at-risk students attending almost two more weeks in class. Whirlpool is now expanding the program.

Compared to factors such as economic opportunity, unemployment and institutional racism, laundry might seem inconsequential, but for a 10-year-old facing stacked odds, having nothing clean to wear could be the deciding factor in whether or not they want to face their classmates that day.

Seventh-grade teacher Alison Guernsey, in Fairfield, says, “One of my students had more or less withdrawn from school completely.

After we started the program, he was more excited about coming and started to actively engage in class. He didn’t feel like an outsider anymore.”

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Fish farming has become a way for many Africans to beat poverty and hunger. Hillary Thompson, who lives in Milton Park, a low-density area in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, says, “For more than a decade, fish farming has become a hobby that has earned me a fortune.” He has been able to acquire properties that he rents out as one of many residents that have profited through fish farming. In many African communities, swimming pools and backyards have been converted into small-scale fish farming areas.

Faced with nutritional deficits, some Africans have taken up the practice to improve their diets. In Zimbabwe, an estimated 22,000 people are involved in fish farming, according to the ministry of agriculture. Behind the success of many of them stands the Aquaculture Zimbabwe Trust, established in 2008 to mobilize resources for the sustainable development of environmentally friendly fisheries nationally. Across Africa, fishing provides direct incomes for about 10 million people and provides food for 200 million more.

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In the nation’s produce basket, some California water districts are knowingly selling oilfield wastewater to farmers, putting a huge portion of our fruits and vegetables at risk of contamination. Watchdog group Water Defense uncovered one district buying oilfield wastewater to include in the water it sells to farmers to irrigate crops in California’s Central Valley. This year, Food & Water Watch uncovered another district buying this potentially toxic wastewater and selling it to farmers.

A threat to California’s agriculture is a threat to the entire country’s food supply. Some staples of which California is the primary U.S. producer include 99 percent of olives, 99 percent of almonds, 98 percent of garlic, 96 percent of broccoli, 95 percent of celery, 91 percent of strawberries, 91 percent of lemons and 83 percent of fresh carrots.

The government is allowing oil companies to sell their wastewater for use on crops. Citizens must call on their elected representatives to fix this broken system and protect our food supply.

California’s ongoing ban on single-use plastic carryout bags, approved by 52 percent of voters, is setting a notable precedent for other states. A coalition of environmental groups, grocers and others are collaborating, and Mark Murray, of Californians Against Waste, welcomes elimination of the 25 million plastic bags that pollute California every day, threatening wildlife.

In 2007, San Francisco first banned plastic shopping bags, setting off a movement that led nearly half the state, including its biggest cities, to do the same.

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Indy Holistic Hub Partners with Growing Places Indy

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ith the well-documented wealth inequality that exists, it’s becoming more apparent than ever that organizations that work together to form stronger local communities can help improve conditions. A great example of this local cooperation is Indy Holistic Hub and Growing Places Indy.

Indy Holistic Hub (IHH), a local grassroots movement that connects and expands holistic health and well-being by providing access to educational resources and holistic care, will start donating a portion of their membership dues to support Growing Places Indy, while spreading their message of holistic care at Growing Places venues.

In addition to holistic medical practitioners, such as chiropractors, naturopaths, life and wellness coaches, acupuncture, reflexology and energy workers, other IHH members include veterinary services, healthy food and beverage services, holistic spas, artists, and more.

Growing Places Indy is a local nonprofit that empowers people to cultivate personal, family and community wellness through urban agriculture, food access and mind-body education.

Growing Places Indy spearheads the Eat Well Initiative Token Program, which allows those participating with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (aka food stamps) to use their benefit at the Indy Winter Farmers’ Market and the summer Farm Stand. The Eat Well program provides matching funds for SNAP recipients, which doubles and triples the buying power of the food stamps.

Both the Indy Winter Farmers Market and Farm Stand are run by Growing Places Indy.

“Since my beginning vision of Indy Holistic Hub, I have wanted to donate a portion of our professional membership dues to a cause that aligns with ours,” says Jennifer Seffrin, founder of Indy Holistic Hub. “With solid footing, this is the ideal year to focus on doing that and doing it well.”

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which must be customized to the individual, typically entails avoidance of allergy triggers.

Fortunately, food allergies that trigger such a dramatic, fast, immune response are fairly rare, particularly in adults.

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omplaints of digestive upsets, brain fog, headaches, relentless food cravings and unrelieved stress appear to be at epidemic levels these days.

“These symptoms may be part of newfound awareness of the wide-ranging and seemingly unrelated health problems caused by food sensitivities and intolerances, which are different from food allergies,” explains microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, from Chicago.

Food Allergies

Food allergies seem to be plaguing America’s children now more than in the past. We know that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, once standard lunchbox fare, have become a no-no.

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The symptoms of food allergies in adults and children, often including hives, rashes and itching, can range from being annoying to life threatening. For extremely sensitive people, the tiniest fragment of a peanut or a bee sting, exposure to latex gloves or certain medications like penicillin can cause such a sudden strong allergic reaction that it results in anaphylaxis, which makes breathing passages swell shut. If untreated, such extreme allergies can even prove fatal, which is why people with severe allergies carry the antidote epinephrine (adrenaline) with them.

Food allergies are diagnosed by blood and/or skin testing under the supervision of a medical professional, usually a doctor of medicine, osteopathy or naturopathy. Effective treatment,

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“Most of what we’re seeing today is an uptick in food sensitivities and intolerances, terms that are often used interchangeably to describe foods that are not digested well and can challenge the immune system,” says Solana Beach, California, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet.

Newark, Delaware, medical doctor and allergist Junfang Jiao, Ph.D., attests to increased levels of testing for food allergies and sensitivities in recent years. “I can’t say there are more allergies or sensitivities, but more doctors are aware of the wide-ranging symptoms and more people are getting referred for testing,” he reports.

Many experts agree on at least one underlying cause behind the trend—a widely studied condition called leaky gut, characterized by intestinal permeability. Microscopic pinholes in an unhealthy small intestine can allow undigested nutrients to pass through intestinal walls, triggering mild immune responses, inflammation and, potentially, the onset of some diseases.

Theories of what causes leaky gut are diverse and sometimes contradictory but experts recommend consulting a medical professional if one suffers from food sensitivities. Each individual is unique, so there is no “blanket solution” for everyone.

Dysbiosis: Leaky gut is often caused by an imbalance in “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria, sometimes called dysbiosis, says Krishnan.

It can be brought on by the use of antibiotics, antibiotic residues in meats and dairy products or a diet high in sugar and processed foods.

Most interesting, he believes, is the discovery that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup used on genetically modified (GMO) corn and soy crops, contributes to dysbiosis, as verified by

Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists in a study published in Interdisciplinary Toxicology. They concluded with a plea to world governments to reconsider policies regarding the safety of glyphosate residues in foods.

GMOs: While this issue has been less widely analyzed, a 1996 study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that the Bacillus thuringiensis toxin added to Monsanto’s GMO corn crops to kill pests is not destroyed during human digestion. Danish researchers at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University suggested it may damage cells of the intestinal lining.

Gluten: “Gluten causes leaky gut,” says Port Jefferson, New York, naturopathic doctor Doni Wilson, author of The Stress Remedy, voicing one side of the controversy based on her review of scientific literature. She’s concluded, “Whether you are sensitive to it or not, gluten increases the production of zonulin, which can result in damage to intestinal walls and cause the cells on the outside of the intestines to set off an immune response to anything that passes through.

In this condition, what we’re eating—cheese, milk, eggs, corn, soy—is leaking through the gut lining, triggering an immune response and potentially creating multiple food sensitivities.”

Wilson also notes that in her clinical experience, only about half of her patients with gluten sensitivities complain of digestive issues. “I’ve found that gluten causes the immune cells on the outside of the small intestine to affect the nervous system, causing headaches, anxiety, depression and insomnia,” she says. Her findings are backed by research from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Celiac Research and Italy’s University of Catania. The same researchers confirm that non-celiac gluten sensitivity or intolerance can also foster depression; a University of Cincinnati study published in the journal Headache links gluten and headaches.

Other proteins in wheat can be problematic, advises Fiona McCulloch, a Toronto doctor of naturopathy, citing a study presented at the annual European Gastroenterology Conference, in Vienna, last October. The report showed that a family of proteins called amylase trypsin inhibitors can lead to the development of inflammation in tissues beyond the gut, including the lymph nodes, kidneys, spleen and brain.

Glyphosate residues can be a factor in gluten intolerance. Although wheat crops produced in the U.S. are not yet genetically modified, many non-organic wheat crops are sprayed with glyphosate to promote rapid drying, according to the Environmental Working Group.

Inadequate digestive enzymes: Lactose intolerance is the most common result of missing digestive enzymes like lactase, according to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Avoiding milk products may relieve digestive distress for some.

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As a gluten tolerance test, substitute an amount of non-gluten carbohydrates for the same amount of gluten-containing products. For example, instead of two pieces of bread, substitute threequarters of a cup of brown rice—a rough equivalent in carbohydrate content. A positive difference in hunger, cravings and energy levels when gluten is eliminated indicates a condition of gluten intolerance. ~Fiona McCulloch called “elimination and challenge” diet, which has been in use for decades, is effective, free and addresses the foods responsible for common food intolerances, says Virgin.

Simply avoid the food of concern completely for at least three weeks, then eat a small amount of it and catalog and the results. For some people, it may only take a couple of hours for symptoms to return after eating a piece of bread, cup of milk, an egg or bit of tofu.

Virgin’s seven-food challenge is a bit more rigorous, but improves feelings of general well-being so readily that many people don’t even want to bring back the eliminated foods because they feel so much better, she says. Her three-week diet completely eliminates the most common food sensitivity triggers: gluten-containing foods (largely wheat), dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar and artificial sweeteners.

“When I say eliminate these foods 100 percent, I mean it,” cautions Virgin. “You need to give your immune system at least that much time to cool off.” She adds, “You can do anything such as this for just three weeks.”

Virgin also recommends the elimination diet for weight loss because it helps overcome food cravings triggered by the immune system response and leptin resistance, leveraging the hormone that turns off the body’s hunger signals, a finding confirmed by independent studies performed by Sweden’s Lund University and Italy’s University of Palermo. She’s also documented other positive effects through her own research and experience with participants in her programs, including improvements in energy, focus, joint pain, skin clarity and bloating, all in the designated short time frames.

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People with food sensitivities may be able to tolerate occasional indulgences in their trigger foods once they’ve healed their digestive systems, notes Krishnan. Probiotics can help, especially those encapsulated in spores so they can pass through the barrage of stomach acid and reach the small intestine where they are most needed.

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showed that half of otherwise healthy young people suffering from leaky gut had a dramatic reduction of symptoms by taking a spore-forming probiotic Bacillus indicus product for 30 days. After the healing period, sensitive people may be able to eat small amounts of certain foods with the assistance of dietary aids and supplements, adds McCulloch.

Get dirty: Johns Hopkins University research has shown that kids raised in an excessively hygienic environment experience much higher rates of allergies and sensitivities. University of Wisconsin researchers found that youths growing up in households that are less than obsessively sanitary among four or five other people and dogs will strengthen and challenge their immune systems as they mature. Adults need to challenge their immune systems, too, says Krishnan.

Eat organic and fermented foods: A widely varied diet helps spread out the immune system challenges of trigger foods. Organic foods don’t contain glyphosate and other potentially harmful chemicals; fermented foods contain digestive enzymes.

Eat prebiotics: Raw onions, garlic, leeks and asparagus are prebiotics. They help feed probiotic bacteria and improve gut health.

Block sensitivity triggers: Many people with lactose intolerance are able to consume dairy products if they use lactase, the enzyme that helps digest lactose. Similarly, some people with gluten intolerance find they can eat moderate amounts of wheat products with protein supplements like lectin, carb blockers and digestive enzymes that help break down the gluten molecules, according to Virgin.

Supplements that might help: Glucomannan (konjac or elephant yam fiber) contributes to a feeling of fullness and stabilizes blood sugar, says McCulloch. She also recommends the amino acid L-glutamine and digestive enzymes to assist in gut healing.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Tips for Conscious and Allergy-Friendly Dining

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here are some misconceptions high-fructose corn syrup and preservaand negative labeling surroundtives. ing food allergies and conscious It is at this point that a restaurant eating that, to be fair, are coming from having a few gluten-free items on the both sides of the spectrum. As the flood menu simply isn’t enough. Conscious of diseases being caused by the typical eaters want restaurants to offer fresh, American diet are exposed, conscious local and organic produce, pasture eaters are eager to share how much raised meats, and other minimally better they feel when they eat well, but processed ingredients. They also want are also sometimes labeled as picky, all ingredients in a dish listed on the trend-seeking hipsters. Although it is menu to avoiding having to ask a lot immensely important to stand strong of questions that might single them out against the criticisms, it is equally as food snobs. Because of this, conimportant to be a good ambassador for scious eaters should drive the market the sustainable food movement. by supporting establishments that truly As people become more aware care about the quality of their food and of dangerous agricultural practices the health of their guests by providing and unhealthy food additives, avoidthese options. ance has gone far beyond just gluten.

Some restaurants around GreatConscious eaters are also eliminater Indy that take great care to foster ing intake of sugar, dairy, corn, soy, this safe and healthy environment are artificial preservatives, pesticides, and SoBro Café, Open Society, Patachou, processed foods in general. This leads Napolese, Public Greens, The Local to a perception that healthy eaters are Eatery & Pub, Black Market, Late Harsnobby fad dieters, which then leads to vest Kitchen, The Garden Table, Ezra’s restaurants simply trying to capitalize Enlightened Café, Market Table, Tinker on this trend without fully understandStreet, and Rail Epicurean Market. ing the reasons.

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eater leaves can either help the cause, or hurt it.

First of all, keep in mind that, especially when dining at peak times, servers often only make $2 to $5 an hour and rely heavily on tips to pay their rent and buy groceries. The amount of tips they receive is dependent upon how well they take care of each and every table. When taking up a server’s time with special dietary needs, understand that they are being less attentive to another table. It is a difficult balancing act and should be respected.

Rather than asking general questions that take up a lot of the server’s time—such as, what items are gluten free or vegetarian?—carefully read the descriptions on the menu, have specific questions ready for the server, choose an extra item or two in case a back-up is needed and be fast and polite. This clearly shows the server that you respect their time. If shown such respect, they will be more likely to go “the extra mile” to ask the kitchen about specific items and happily guide the rest of the dining experience to meet specific needs.

Finally, on behalf of all conscious eaters everywhere, please tip well. The standard tip is 20 percent of the bill and no one should ever leave less than that to a server that is kind and helpful.

If possible, leave 25 percent or more.

Consider it a goodwill investment with a domino effect that rallies them to the cause. The server will feel appreciated, which leads them to eagerly help other customers with dietary issues and possibly even pressure their managers to consider adding healthier options in the future.

Navigating these sometimes muddy waters of conscious eating is difficult, especially when the media sometimes creates an image of slightly hysterical people from a parody skit on Portlandia. It is certainly easier and recommended to demand quality from the restaurant industry by voting quietly with our dollars at supportive establishments, but it is especially important to educate and be a good ambassador of the movement when forced to engage vocally at restaurants that may not understand why this particular lifestyle was chosen.

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octor of Osteopathic Medicine Joseph Mercola has practiced as a board-certified family physician for more than 30 years. His educational website, Mercola.com, has been the most visited natural health site for the past 12 years, with 12 million unique visitors each month. His three New York Times bestsellers include Effortless Healing.

With today’s overload of conflicting health information—and the temptation to selfdiagnose—how can we accurately assess our status in terms of optimal wellness?

One of the major principles I strongly embrace is to listen to your body and adjust your lifestyle based on the feedback it’s providing you. The seven clinically proven gauges I advise you to assess now and continue to monitor every six months or so are fasting insulin level (normal is less than five micro-international units per milliliter of blood; ideal is less than three); vitamin D level (normal is 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter); waist-to-hip ratio (ideal for men, 0.8; for women, 0.7); body fat percentage (fitness level for women is 21 to 24 percent; for men, 14 to 17 percent); HDL to total cholesterol ratio (ideally 24 to 30 percent or higher); blood pressure (ideal numbers are 120 over 80 systolic/diastolic without medication); and uric acid level (ideal is three to five milligrams per deciliter).

It is important to get these levels checked, because it is impossible to know without testing.

In your opinion, what is the greatest health risk Americans face today and what can we do about it right now?

I’m convinced that for the typical American, the most important health step to take is to stop drinking soda, sports drinks, fruit juices or artificially flavored and sweetened waters and replace them with pure water.

Most people are now aware that sodas are laced with processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup and

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artificial sweeteners, but many don’t know that their favorite sport and vitamin drinks contain these sweeteners plus a host of frightening extras, including toxic chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, phthalates, BPA [bisphenol A] and disinfection byproducts.

What role do carbohydrates play?

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Carbs are a far dirtier fuel than fat and generate far more reactive oxygen species than fat. Some 70 years of following low-fat diet recommendations has resulted in the vast majority of dieters losing the ability to burn fat as their primary fuel.

One of the most powerful strategies to regain this ability is to start a practice of regular intermittent fasting, restricting your eating window to six to 14 hours a day and fast the rest of the day.

Of course, you will want to replace a high net carb intake, or total carbs minus fiber, with healthy fats such as those in avocados, coconut oil, seeds and nuts. Avoid industrially processed omega-6 vegetable oils like corn, soy and canola.

Because an indoor, climate-controlled, sedentary lifestyle may lead to slowly developing chronic disease, what changes do you suggest we make?

Spending time outside with bare feet in contact with the ground even for short periods can yield significant benefits. It’s even better to do it with the sun shining on your bare skin.

The Earth is an abundant source of free electrons, and when the sun shines on your skin a vital biological circuit forms that helps transfer energy to water throughout the body, which serves as a cellular battery. Albert Einstein won a Nobel Prize for describing this process, called the photoelectric effect.

Reducing the length of time sitting each day and regularly moving is even more important for most of us than getting regular exercise. A good rule of thumb is to stand up every 15 minutes or so.

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Two-thirds of Americans are overweight. The problems with carrying excess weight are more than aesthetic. At the root of obesity is mitochondrial metabolic dysfunction.

Metabolic disorders go hand-in-hand with many of the chronic diseases plaguing Americans in record numbers— including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, dementia and cancer—according to numerous studies such as research by the Centers for Disease Control and the Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic and Rare Diseases, at George Mason University.

The most potent strategy to address such metabolic dysfunction is to make a strong commitment to reaching and maintaining a personally healthy level of body fat.

Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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he “old wives’ tale” about eating carrots for healthy vision wasn’t wrong, but fell far short of a holistic approach to eye health. Today’s holistically trained healthcare providers and ophthalmologists believe that properly maintaining the marvelous phenomenon of eyesight requires taking into consideration genetics, diet, toxin exposures, life environments and our belief systems.

“The body does not work as a series of parts in isolation, but as a dynamically integrated living system,” says Marc Grossman, a doctor of optometry, licensed acupuncture physician and co-founder of Natural Eye Health, in

New Paltz, New York. “The reductionist method of referring each symptom to the domain of a particular specialist, isolated from the whole person, is slowly being replaced with a complementary view of health care that may include acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

We are beginning to look at each person as an integrated being.”

Progressive health providers now consider dietary preferences, general exercise regimens, environmental factors and physical, emotional and mental issues, as well as an individual’s particular symptoms, in determining treatment strategies. “To improve vision, the condition of the whole person needs to be addressed,” says Grossman, whose books include Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision.

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Homeopathic Doctor Edward Kondrot’s practice at Healing The Eye & Wellness Center, which he founded in Zephyrhills, Florida, embraces traditional and alternative therapies. He uses microcurrent, ozone therapy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved stem cells from a newborn’s umbilical cord in treating serious eye disease.

Kondrot, the author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, systemically understands the eyes as windows to overall health. For instance, his perspective is founded on the fact that a balanced diet is one of the best preventive measures for maintaining eye health. Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies are easily determined under the scrutiny of his

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to having that condition as well, but living a healthy lifestyle may prevent the gene from being activated,” advises Kondrot.

Viewing the condition of the eyes as a reflection of whole body health means that lifestyle and diet choices play major roles. The Vision Diet and supplement program recommended in Grossman’s Natural Eye Care has been shown to reduce the intraocular pressure in the eyes of study participants by five to seven millimeters, which generally equates to 10 to 15 percent. In general, a diet high in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and sulfur-bearing amino acids can be helpful. Foods containing such nutrients include garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges and tomatoes.

Other dietary and lifestyle options recommended by Grossman are daily drinking one pint of juice made from mostly green vegetables and drinking eight to 10 glasses of purified water to keep eyes hydrated. Managing stress and doing palming and other eye exercises, such as those found at Tinyurl. com/ComputerEyeStrainExercises, as well as daily aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes, are also beneficial.

Additionally, Kondrot’s use of multimodal protocols such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, homeopathy, and detoxification can be applied to reverse visual loss.

Kondrot advises that avoiding foods that trigger allergic reactions is important. “A study of 113 patients with chronic simple glaucoma showed an immediate increase in pressure in the fluid inside the eye when they were exposed to foods to which they were allergic. Take up meditation, yoga, tai chi or any other practice that helps you manage stress and relax,” he advises.

“Some consider glaucoma a stress-related condition.”

The best strategy for healthy eyes is to have regular eye examinations.

Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent significant vision loss.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Thumbs-Up on Fats Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat

by Judith Fertig

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n an era of too much information, the role of fats in our diet has been a victim of not enough information. Today’s turnaround in nutritional thinking acknowledges natural fats as being vital to heart health and weight loss.

Heart Health Benefit

A recent metastudy in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American College of Physicians, concluded that saturated fat does not appear to increase heart disease risk, overturning almost 60 years of accepted medical thought. The researchers analyzed data from 76 studies involving more than 600,000 people and found that those that ate the most saturated, or “bad”, fat did not show a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those that ate the least.

Note that processed trans fats remain a villain, still deemed a risk to heart health per the metastudy.

The misleading information began in the 1950s, when Physiologist Ancel Keys, Ph.D., discovered a correlation between diets high in saturated fats and higher cholesterol levels. Soon, the low-fat diet was born.

In 2000, further research introduced the concepts of good and bad fats. More recent analysis confirmed this finding with the refinement that saturated fats increase both types of cholesterol. However, the latest research from the journal BMJ shows that saturated fat does not increase the number of LDL, or “bad”, particles, a predictor of cardiovascular disease.

Instead, it makes existing LDL particles larger, a fairly benign situation in regard to such disease.

Weight Loss Benefit

Fat doesn’t even make you fat, claims

Mark Hyman, a well-known medical doctor in Lenox, Massachusetts, and author of Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. “The theory that all calories have the same impact on your weight and metabolism remains one of the most persistent nutrition myths,” says this practitioner of functional medicine who points out that we’ve been sidetracked by wrong thinking.

“Eating fat can make you lean. Healthy cell walls made from high-quality fats are better able to metabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated. Without proper blood sugar control, the body socks away fat for a rainy day. The right fats also increase fat burning, diminish hunger and reduce fat storage,” he notes.

Whole30, a 30-day diet revolving around clean eating, also emphasizes healthy fats. Devised in 2009 by Dallas Hartwig, a functional medicine practitioner and certified sports nutritionist, and Melissa Hartwig, a certified sports nutritionist, the program aims to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body and reset metabolism. The Salt Lake City, Utah, authors of the New York Times bestselling The Whole30 recommend healthy fats to keep us full and rev up metabolism. Recommended healthy fats include coconut milk and oil, avocados, olive oil, organic ghee (clarified butter) and raw nuts.

Josh Axe, a natural medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist in Nashville, Tennessee, recommends the healthy fats contained in avocados, organic butter and ghee from grassfed cows and goats, coconut oil, extra

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Prime Sources of Healthy Fats Functional medicine physician Mark Hyman suggests that we include four to five servings of fat in our diets every day. “In the last five years, the scientific evidence has been mounting that high-fat diets outperform low-fat diets for weight loss and for revising every single indication of heart disease risk, including abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation,” he says.

Each amount listed indicates a serving size.

Nuts (a handful of walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts or cashews) Seeds (a handful of pumpkin, sunflower of flaxseed) Most plant-based liquid oils (one

tablespoon of olive, safflower, sesame, avocado, macadamia, grape seed or walnut oil) Fatty fish (4 ounces of salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, tuna or trout) Avocado (one-half to one avocado) Extra virgin coconut oil (one tablespoon) Organic coconut milk (one-quarter cup) Olives (one-quarter cup) Grass-fed animal butter, clarified butter or ghee (one tablespoon) Aim to eat fats that remain liquid (not solid) at room temperature; it’s a sure sign of heart-healthy, unsaturated fats.

Source: Adapted from Eat Fat, Get Thin, by Mark Hyman, M.D.

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virgin olive oil, and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds.

“Butter’s experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as its benefits become more widely known,” says Axe. “The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in butter help the brain function properly and improve skin health.”

Ghee, an ancient Indian version of butter, is lactose- and casein-free, while being loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, says Axe. These vitamins are best absorbed by the body when they’re in a fat substance and then stored in the gastrointestinal tract, keeping metabolism and digestion on track, he notes. Ghee’s high level of vitamin K2, best known as a natural blood coagulator, “also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation.”

Healthy Levels of Fat

“If you’re active, about 40 percent of your calories should come from carbohydrates, another 30 percent from protein and the other 30 percent from fat in general,” says Axe, adding that this has the added benefit of helping prevent arteriosclerosis. “Some people may consume a greater percentage of healthy fats if the goal is to become a fat burner.”

“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss and health,” Hyman reminds us. “Low-carb, higher-fat diets work for most people, but for some, they may not be optimal in the long term.”

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Reframing Your Life Story Create Your Own Hero’s Journey

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very life unfolds as a uniquely dynamic, purposeful and potentially heroic story that is open to interpretation, especially our own.

We are the star and spin doctor of this work-in-progress, with the power to tell our stories as triumphs, tragedies or something in-between. Our life story is filled with suspense: Big and little decisions affect our storyline, including the relationships we choose, our goals, how we live and the ways we nourish ourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

How we tell our story matters. We are constantly sifting through competing narratives to make sense of our world for ourself and others. Whether we consider ourself a heroic figure overcoming obstacles or a tragic victim of destiny often depends on how we choose to read the text of our life and tell our story.

Creating a personal myth is a fundamental way we find meaning.

We are always the protagonist, with supporting characters providing love and assistance and antagonists posing challenges that push us beyond our comfort zones. Rather than narcissism or navel-gazing, the more intimate we become with our own story, the more we realize that everyone has an equally valid and vital narrative in which they are the central character.

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In every myth, the protagonist has a character arc; a particular way they mature and develop due to shifting tides in their life story. Similarly, each of us is on an ever-evolving journey of self-discovery with choices about how to respond to situations, conflicts and happenstance. By reframing our lives as personal growth adventures, we can adapt to plot twists and view unexpected difficulties as opportunities for self-transformation. With gusto, we can reclaim and shape our personal narrative through choice and voice.

Thinking of ourself as the main character in our story can help us shift to novel perspectives on situations we repeatedly face. Instead of staying stuck in the same old storyline, try asking: If I were a character in a novel or movie… n What would I hope the hero would do when faced with these circumstances? n What actions or outcomes would I prefer as the observer of this story? n What might this situation be teaching the star? n How might the protagonist maximize this situation, perhaps becoming a more compassionate, caring, creative or stronger person? n Why would a benevolent author place this character in a particular situation?

With imagination and well-directed self-inquiry, we can step out of our story, check out the landscape and determine whether to stay on our current path or go in a different direction. We can then transform obstacles into opportunities to break bad habits and improve character to become the real hero of our own living, evolving story.

Kim Schneiderman is a New York City psychotherapist and author of Step Out of Your Story: Writing Exercises to Reframe and Transform Your Life. Visit StepOutOfYourStory.com.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

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.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 3

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, MARCH 4

Fight For Air Climb – 7:30am. Help make a positive impact for those affected by lung disease by climbing Chase Tower. Take part as an individual or get a team together. Participants fundraise for the American Lung Association. Chase Tower, 111 Monumental Circle, Indianapolis.

Action.Lung.org.

12th Annual Yogathon – 8:30am-5pm. Bring your mat and enjoy a day of all kinds of yoga sessions for all levels; free snacks and drinks. $25. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St, Indianapolis. Register at 317-257-9642 or print form from IPYC.org.

Indianapolis Polar Plunge – 9am-12pm. 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.

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.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

6th Annual Strikes for Stansfield – 1-3pm. An afternoon of bowling, entertainment and prizes all to benefit Stansfield Circle’s contribution to Fletcher Place Community Center. $25/person.

Woodland Bowl, 3421 E 96th St, Indianapolis.

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Essential Oils for Healthy Hair and Skin – 5:45-6:45. Learn how to use pure essential oils for healthy, beautiful hair and skin. Other tips will also be included. Register by 3/4. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317445-4203. IPYC.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7

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.

Walk the Talk Speaker Auditions – An inspirational speaker series inspired by Ted Talks, the event features six local presenters. April’s event will be on the topic of positive thinking. Speakers will be chosen based on their unique personal experiences, along with their ability to motivate and inspire. For more information call 317-2597020 or visit WalkTheTalkSeries.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Next Level Dishes– 6-8:30pm. Learn how to use herbs and superfoods in your daily dishes and beverages to foster a robust immune system. $35. Ezra’s Café, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. RSVP at 317-255-3972 or EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast North Side – 8-9:30am. Holistic wellness providers enjoy breakfast while networking and supporting one another. RSVP requested. Free.

First Watch, 3309 E 86th St, Indianapolis. 317775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.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.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Greening of the Canal – 5-5:45pm. Put on a green outfit and join the Hoosier Lottery celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by dying the canal green. Enjoy dancing, live music, along with special celebrity appearances. Free. Canal Walk, Ohio and West St. IndyStPats.com.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 11:30am. Come out and join one of Indy’s most popular events.

Parade will feature high school bands, floats, Irish dancers, Irish organizations, and much more. Free.

Downtown Indianapolis. IndyStPats.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

26th Annual Shamrock Run and Walk – 10am.

The official 4-mile race of the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Open to all ages and abilities. Wear green and come dressed in your best Irish race costume. $25. Monumental Circle, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. IndyStPats.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 20

IHH Connection Series Workshop: A New Perspective on Email– 6-7:30pm. Learn various email strategies to grow your business. RSVP online. Free/members, $10/non-members. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson St, Indianapolis.

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Community Dinner – 6:45-8pm. Our nation is in a state of crisis when it comes to our health, but there is hope, and right now is time to take action. Bring a loved one, enjoy a free meal, and learn how Peacock Family Chiropractic can help you achieve real health to last a lifetime. Brixx Pizza, 8594 E 116th St, Fishers. 317-288-0727.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 21

World Day for Inner Peace– 6:30pm. Join The Sahaja Meditation group as they lead a meditation exercise to celebrate this global initiative to spread the message of peace. Free. Old National Bank, 1430 S Rangeline Rd, Carmel. 317-300-4560.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 24

Double-GONG Meditation for Balance – 7:308:45pm. In the age of information anxiety and ever-increasing demands on our ability to deliver, equilibrium has never been more important.

Easy physical warmups, meditations for balance, and a long and restful sound immersion to the vibration to the sound of 2 gongs. Bring mat or blanket. Pre-register by 3/17. $15. CitYoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Indie Vintage Marketplace – 10am-5pm. A monthly celebration of all things unique, indie, and stylish. The goal is to enhance the experience of living as a more responsible consumer by promoting the positive aspects and fun of vintage, antique, locally sourced, re- and up-cycled goods. Free. Check website for updated location.

IndyArtsVintage.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

Spring Cleansing Program – 7-8:30pm. Participate in a 21-day gentle detoxification program that is all-natural and individually monitored by Chiropractic Physicians Dr. Scott Cooper and Dr. Vicki Knapke. Class is free; additional cost for required supplement package. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. RSVP to 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

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Good Journeys Expo – April 1 & 2. A holistic health and spiritual fair, featuring services, products, lectures and workshops. Hamilton County Exhibition Center, 2003 Pleasant St, Noblesville.

317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Earth Day Indiana – 11am-4pm. One of the nation’s largest Earth Day festivals, this event combines environmental and conservation exhibits with live music, special activities for kids, and good food. Military Park. 601 W New York St. Earth Day needs volunteers, please sign up if available.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 23

Earth Day Community Celebration – 1-4pm.

Award-winning celebration at JCC, featuring an afternoon of hands-on learning and activities for the entire family. Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-251-9467.

JCCIndy.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

markyourcalendar 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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 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 Tune-up 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, Indiainapolis. Search Nourish Wellness class at CITYOGA.biz/schedule.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

saturday 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.

Broad Ripple Winter Market – 9am12:30pm. Through April 15. Sip local beer while shopping a wide selection of paleo-friendly foods, including paleo treats and local meats. 5301 Winthrop Ave, Indianapolis.

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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.

Fishers Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. Through March 18. Approximately 20 vendors, featuring fresh vegetables, local goods and hot Mathoo’s egg rolls. Billericay Park, 12690 Promise Rd, Fishers. Fishers.IN.US/FarmersMarket.

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.

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Farm to Fork Market – 9am-12:30pm. Producer-only, organic/natural practices and/or ingredients. Each vendor may only sell what they produce. Normandy Farms, 7802 Marsh Rd, Indianapolis. Facebook.com/FarmToFork MarketAtNormandyFarms/

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.

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Indy Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12:30pm.

Through April 29. Local fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and baked goods. Free. Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 E Brookside Ave, Indianapolis.

IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org.

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Qigong Moving Meditation – 10-11am. The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Learn the gentle and powerful practice of qigong and tTai 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.

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