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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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14 EVER-MORE-GREEN

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Easy Ways to Go Eco Right Now

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16 INNOVATIVE

17 inspiration

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Feeling Our Way to Happiness

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ALTERNATIVE FITNESS Options in Indy

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Five Tips Help Kids Choose Healthy Foods

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e enter 2014 with a sense of gratitude and anticipation, for all good things past, present and future. A major force of good in our lives is the opportunity to join and collaborate with the Natural Awakenings publishing family. As part of our New Year’s celebration, we are dedicating this month’s space to Sharon Bruckman, CEO and founder of Natural Awakenings, who embarked on this amazing journey 20 years ago. Her ongoing leadership and unflagging vision continue to resound as the heartbeat of an organization improving millions of lives.

Congratulations to Sharon, her headquarters team and the extended publishing family—we are honored to represent Natural Awakenings in Indianapolis. We thank our local readers, advertisers, friends and family for joining us. This journey is sure to open possibilities for continued growth, unimagined opportunities and fun adventures throughout 2014 and beyond.

From our entire publishing family, best wishes to you and yours for the coming year!

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heartfelt shout out goes to the 90 U.S. cities Soul-Full GOALS and metro areas across the country, plus Puerto Rico, where Natural Awakenings is effecting positive change in people’s lives. For 20 years, this free community magazine has been loyal readers’ go-to resource for awakening America to the benefits of naturally healthy living.

We thank our 3.8 million readers that devour these pages every month, typically from cover-to-cover. We voice gratitude to the thousands of committed advertisers that report multiplied business success as a result of our partnership.

We extend kudos to the hundreds of editorial contributors that have generously shared their pioneering expertise with us via cutting-edge information and practical tips. Interviews and bylines with internationally recognized healers, teachers and leaders underscore the magazine’s primacy in its field.

Collectively, we comprise a great movement embodying ways of living that are healthy for people and the planet. Together, we are producing a pay-it-forward chain reaction of positive energy and conscious living that benefits everyone. Each large and small choice in favor of natural health and environmental sustainability counts toward enhancing our own standard of living and supporting a higher quality of life on Earth.

It all starts with individuals waking up to conscious living and connecting locally to make measurable differences in their own homes and communities.

They are visions of wellness. They are eco-stars. They are visionaries that daily act on their passion for helping others live happier, healthier, more thriving lives.

What started as a single print publication in Naples, Florida, in 1994, is now a growing network spearheaded by 90 local magazine publishers reaching out to share the message. Supportive media range from digital magazine editions, e-newsletters, community websites and social media releases to an iphone app, webstore and dating website, topped by a nationwide network of local natural health practitioners. All embrace the original vision of bringing like-minded people together to help make life better.

We are glad that you are joining us in celebrating 20 years together. We look forward to all the good that 2014 and beyond will bring to us all.

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earn about managing inflammation and other autoimmune health challenges in a special presentation from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on January 8 at The Bridgewater Club, in Carmel. Featured speaker Barbara J. Hohenstein, RN, CPT, will share her passion for health and wellness through whole food nutrition at this free, interactive and informative event.

Hohenstein is a competitive long distance runner and triathlete, and a certified personal trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine. She speaks at seminars all over the country sharing the benefits of whole food nutrition.

“BJ engages in this serious topic with liveliness and humor, leaving attendees feeling empowered to take control of their bodies,” says event co-organizer Carol Watson, RN, ND. “If you don’t take care of your body, where else are you going to live?”

he 2014 Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise will set sail from Miami, Florida, from March 1 to 8 on one of the world’s premier Italian luxury liners, the MSC Divina. Ports of call include St. Maarten, San Juan and Great Stirrup Cay. Guests will enjoy discussions on the benefits of a plant-based diet with a community of 1,500 like-minded people. Passengers can choose from more than 130 classes, lectures and workshops taught by 35 teachers.

Renowned ultra-endurance athlete Rich Roll will present the keynote address about the life-transforming benefits of plant-based nutrition. Additional presenters include Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Neal Barnard, as well as Chef AJ, one of several vegan chefs that will demonstrate how to make a plant-based diet taste delicious.

For nighttime fun and relaxations, passengers can enjoy music and spirits at the Golden Jazz Bar aboard the MSC Divina or visit the 18,000-square-foot Aurea Spa for some luxurious pampering.

For more information, call 828-749-9537, email Info@HolisticHolidayAtSea.com or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com.

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Eskenazi Health Opens, Connects Medicine and Inspiration

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he recent opening of the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital marks a new chapter of health care in downtown Indianapolis, including the closing of Wishard Memorial Hospital, which operated for over a century just east of the new Eskenazi Health campus. Of the more than 1,000 public hospitals in America, Eskenazi Health is the first new, complete, public hospital campus relocation since Chicago’s John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital opened in 2002.

The new Eskenazi Health campus completed construction on pace to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the first such health campus in the United States registered publicly in the national LEED database.

The hospital is focused on creating a welcoming environment of health and healing through an extensive art collection, which studies show contributes to improved health outcomes. The chosen artists, representing the rich diversity of the Indianapolis community, include native Hoosiers and others born or living in Indianapolis, as well as women, minorities, seniors and people with disabilities.

“Everyone deserves to receive care in facilities that are modern and efficient but also inviting and inspiring,” says Dr. Lisa Harris, Eskenazi Hospital’s chief executive and medical director. “We wanted to create an environment that elevates the soul while we are caring for the body. This is a place that is vibrant and uplifting and inspiring—for our patients and also those who care for them.”

Location: 720 Eskenazi Ave., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-8800000 or visit EskenaziHealth.edu.

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he Inner Peace Yoga Center, a 501 c(3) educational nonprofit at 5038 East 56th Street in Indianapolis, is offering a year-long 500+ Yoga Alliance certification program starting in March.

The center also offers a noncertification track for those that just want a more in-depth study of yoga science.

The center’s directors, Charles and Carol Crenshaw, were trained by world-renowned Himalayan Master Swami Rama, were both directors and trainers at the New York City Himalayan Institute and have more than 70 years combined experience practicing and teaching yoga, alternative health and meditation. Both hold masters degrees in Eastern Studies and Comparative Psychology and are 500+ Yoga Alliance certified instructors. They have lived in India and studied with yogis, swamis, pandits, philosophers, psychologists, medical doctors and energy healers.

“We are so excited to train teachers how to advance them selves and their students physically, energetically, philosophically and spiritually,” says Carol Crenshaw.

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hat happens when you put a nurse practitioner, a personal trainer and a life coach together at the beginning of a new year with plans to lose weight, get in shape and improve your overall health? A healthier lifestyle and weight loss success.

The girls of groove are putting on another fun and informational event to help women “get their groove back” with the Weight Loss Edition. Hosted

by Robin Eldib, RN, MSN, NP, from Indy Wellness Center; Fitness Trainer Erin Schwein from Erin Schwein Fitness; and Life Coach Dane McCullough from Life Coach Dane and Company, this two-part series will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on January 18 and 25 at Georgetown Market, in Indianapolis.

Eldib will discuss the importance of detoxification, hormone balance, insulin resistance and optimizing vitamins and minerals in relationship to weight loss. Schwein will provide key elements of an effective training program, inform on ways to overcome plateaus, boost metabolism and how strength training and cardio affect your weight loss. McCullough will share her own weight loss story—her struggles and her success—including teaching and modeling core words and actions that will help you harness the power of your mind and emotions.

All three practitioners will share tips, tricks and ways to overcome obstacles from their collective and varied experiences. This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to take control of their health by losing weight, improving body composition, eating healthier and increasing mental resilience.

Admission: $40 for both sessions. Location: 4375 Georgetown Rd., Indianapolis.

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Co-owned by Jeffrey Poe and Mary Bannon-Poe, both of Noblesville, the center combines the experience of a retail shop, various therapies, classes and more.

Its diverse selection of products include essential oils, crystals and meditation CDs. The Poes enjoy teaching the importance of making time for meditation in one’s life or by using Reiki to balance and align all of the chakras for balanced health. Bannon-Poe is also certified in Integrated Energy Therapy that helps a person to release negative emotions. Poe is a psychic medium and is certified in hypnotherapy to help create and manifest a person to make permanent changes in their life, for example, to help them to stop smoking, lose weight or stop drinking.

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f you are looking to get in out of the cold this winter, there are several ways to warm up besides that nice cup of hot tea. Check out some of the local shows and events happening around the city this month, and while you’re at it, consider some of the more health- oriented and green products available to help you stay warm and healthy during the winter.

Some of the varied options to enjoy visiting throughout this month include the Indianapolis Sport & Fitness Show, January 3 to 5, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

More than 250 health and fitness exhibitors are featured, along with free health screenings, nutrition, sports activities and more. Visit the Indianapolis Home and Garden Show downtown at the Indiana Convention Center, January 10 to 12. The Indianapolis RV Show takes place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from January 12 to 19. Rounding out the month, the Indianapolis Home Show also takes place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from January 24 through February 2.

Many of these shows offer new and innovative products for your home, health and leisure along with a variety of things to see and do with the entire family. One of the exhibitors at all four of the shows and events is Softub Spas, a product that crosses over from leisure to health, and offers green energy benefits.

Kirk Farley, business development manager of Softub, based in Carmel, says, “Once you start using a hot tub, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without one. When you slip into the bubbling warm water, your muscles relax and your mind clears, helping you relieve stress. In addition to the many health benefits including for aches and pains brought about by sports injuries or medical conditions, Softub provides portability and ease of use at a surprisingly low price point.”

For more information: Indianapolis Sport & Fitness Show, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, 317-809-0669 or visit SportShowIndiana.com. Indianapolis Home and Garden Show, Indiana Convention Center, Hall H, 100 South Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, HomeShowCenter.com. Indianapolis RV Show, Indiana State Fairgrounds or visit IndyRVExpo.com. Indianapolis Home Show, Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavillion, Exposition Hall & South Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, 317927-7503 or visit IndianapolisHomeShow.com. Softub, call 800-683-6654 or visit SoftubPlus.com.

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The herb Arnica Montana may assist the healing process by breaking up micro clots in damaged tissues through enzymatic action. Arnica also contains prostaglandin-blockers that relieve pain. According to Terry Willard, Ph.D., author of Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Rocky Mountains and Neighboring Territories, when arnica is combined with white willow bark, the pain relief is greater.

Because they contain allantoin, which stimulates collagen-producing fibroblasts, applying comfrey and plantain for four to six weeks should result in the complete repair to soft tissues.

In The Complete Medicinal Herbal: A Practical Guide to the Healing Properties of Herbs, with More Than 250 Remedies for Common Ailments, medical herbalist Penelope Ody writes that when applied, rosemary and thyme increase circulation. Increased circulation delivers more nutrients needed by the cells that are rebuilding. Adding witch hazel increases flexibility.

Applying combined arnica, comfrey, plantain, rosemary, thyme and witch hazel—with a little peppermint leaf for soothing—reduces recovery time, and heals damaged tendons, ligaments and fascia.

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s the evidence of the harmful effects of Tylenol increases, there is a growing call for it to be removed from the market. Its active ingredient, acetaminophen, once thought to be an effective and safe pain reliever for adults and children, turns out to have dangerous effects.

A related study by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers leads with the fact that each year, acetaminophen causes more than 100,000 calls to poison control centers, 50,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations and more than 450 deaths from liver failure. The U.S. Acute Liver Failure Study implicates acetaminophen poisoning in nearly half of all cases of acute liver failure in this country. When taken with alcohol or without food, the effects on the liver are multiplied.

Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, reports in GreenMedInfo.com that regular use of acetaminophen is linked to a higher likelihood of asthma, infertility and hearing loss, especially in men under 50. Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning linking acetaminophen use to three rare and sometimes fatal skin conditions.

“Can you imagine if the side effects and risks associated with acetaminophen were associated with a dietary supplement?” opines Murray. “It would be yanked from the market immediately.”

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globalbriefs Life Threat

Evidence Mounts of GMO Dangers The nonprofit Non-GMO Project, committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO (genetically modified organism) products and educating consumers on such verified choices, is focusing on Bt corn and Bt soy, which make up 90 percent of America’s total crop. Its scientists explain, “These crops have genes from a bacteria called bacillus thuringiensis spliced into their natural genetic code. This causes the plant to produce Bt-toxin—a pesticide that bursts the stomach of insects that eat it, killing them.”

Monsanto and Syngenta, which manufacture genetically engineered seeds, claim that genetically modified (GE, GM or GMO) crops are safe for humans because the Bt-toxin is completely destroyed in the human digestive system and doesn’t have any impact on animals and humans.

But Norwegian scientists’ decade-long study of rats, mice, pigs and salmon raised on GE feed published in 2012 found that due to alterations in their digestive tracts, the animals ate more, got fatter and were less able to digest proteins; they also suffered from diminished immune systems.

There is also mounting evidence that the spread of such crops is responsible for the dramatic decline of the monarch butterfly, the near annihilation of bats and the spread of honeybee colony collapse syndrome.

To get involved, visit NonGMOProject.com.

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White Resorts Go Even Greener As skiers flock to snow-covered trails this winter, more ski resorts are going greener to save energy and support the environment. Arapahoe Basin, in Colorado, recently received a National Ski Areas Association Sustainable Slopes grant for retrofitting its base area lighting that will annually slice off an estimated 53,000-plus kilowatt hours of usage. A-Basin, Vail Resorts and others in the area provide their restaurants’ used vegetable oil to outside companies for recycling into biofuels. Aspen, Vail, Copper Mountain and other Colorado resorts installed more photovoltaic solar arrays on buildings prior to the current season.

Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, in Vermont, installed a 1,500-horsepower electric snowmaking air compressor last summer, replacing a diesel model. Purchased in consultation with the statewide energy utility Efficiency Vermont, it delivers more cubic feet of air per minute using less, and cleaner, energy. Since 2009, the state’s Bolton Valley ski area, plus Jiminy Peak and Berkshire East, both in Massachusetts, have all installed wind turbines to generate energy.

Sarah Wojcik, director of public affairs at the Vermont Ski Areas Association, attests that resorts are doing their part to keep mountains green.

Sources: nsaa.org, SkiVermont.com

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Projects Receive Green Light for Green Space

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eep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. (KIB) has announced the six neighborhood beautification projects that have been chosen as part of KIB’s IPL Project GreenSpace for 2014. The organization is a private, nonprofit organization with a mission to engage diverse communities to create vibrant public places, helping people and nature thrive.

Since 1995, KIB, in partnership with Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) and the city of Indianapolis, has helped neighborhoods, schools, churches and other community-based organizations create expanded greenspace in our city. The following projects have been selected to receive assistance through KIB’s IPL Project GreenSpace this year: • Fletcher Place Gateway (Fletcher Avenue & I-65 exit ramp) — KIB will work alongside Fletcher Place neighbors to create a vibrant gateway to the community utilizing native plants and public art.

• Westminster Pocket Park (East New York Street at Keystone Avenue) — Working with the Westminster Neighborhood Ministries, KIB will create a community pocket park and rain garden. Long-range plans for this project include an edible garden that will serve patrons of the adult community center that is currently under construction.

• Historic Meridian Park (33rd Street, between Delaware Street & Washington Boulevard) — Seeking to develop a safe and beautiful space that residents of diverse backgrounds can connect and improve their quality

of life, KIB will work closely with the HMP neighborhood association to put the park in Historic Meridian Park.

• E.N.G.I.N.E. Nature Play Space (Mount Street, between Tremont Street & Belleview Place) — The transformation of a vacant lot in this near-west community will create a pocket park featuring nature play elements, complete with native plants and natural playscape elements.

• University Heights Pocket Park (4133 Mathews Avenue) — A partnership between KIB, the University Heights neighborhood and the University of Indianapolis will transform the former site of a vacant apartment building into a community pocket park and greenspace.

• St. Benedict Greenspace (1402 Southern Avenue) – A native plant oasis and community meditation space will be constructed on the grounds of the St. Benedict Inn. Future plans include having it serve as a potential native outdoor laboratory.

The IPL Project GreenSpace Program is made possible by the support of various sponsors, inclu ding the city of Indianapolis and Indianapolis Power & Light Company.

For more information, visit kibi.org/ project_greenspace.

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ew Year resolutions can be a distant memory by mid-January, due to unrealistic expectations, slow results and distractions that sideline good intentions. Yet we may still reap the rewards of a greener, healthier lifestyle by progressively adopting small, doable changes.

Nifty Switches

January white sales present a prime opportunity to change to organic cotton sheets and dry-fast towels to reduce energy usage. Local animal shelters welcome old towels and blankets. Homeless shelters also accept gently used clean linens and outgrown cold-weather gear.

Replace family toothbrushes with eco-friendly models made from renewable castor oil plants instead of petroleum. The Naturally Clean Toothbrush is BPA-free and recyclable (TomsOfMaine.com).

Each day, Americans use 500 million disposable straws, reports Milo Cress, founder of the Be Straw Free Campaign (Ecocycle.org). Discarded plastic straws and stirrers are on the Ocean Conservancy’s top 10 list of debris littering beaches. Cindy Schiff 14

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Slansky, CEO of GreenPaxx, in New York City, suggests using a reusable silicone straw. “The bright colors help keep track of each person’s drink.

They’re in my purse for when I eat out with my kids,” she says. “We always say no to disposable straws.” Also consider paper straws that compost within 45 to 60 days.

Plug electronics into power-saving energy strips that can be turned off when machines aren’t in use.

Completely shutting down computers saves more energy than using sleep mode.

When it’s time for a more energy-efficient fridge or freezer, call the electric company. The Appliance Recycling Centers of America work with utilities to pick up and recycle working appliances. Air conditioners and dehumidifiers are accepted with a qualifying fridge or freezer.

Alternatively, call a local recycling company for a curb pickup of broken appliances; even easier, confirm that the company delivering a new appliance will take away and recycle the old one.

Upgrade to a greener model when the need arises to change cars.

Switch to public transportation or telecommuting at least twice a week to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont have pledged to speed the construction of charging stations in their states and project collectively having 3.3 million battery-powered cars, plugin hybrids and other clean-burning vehicles on their roads by 2025.

To make clean and renewable home energy affordable and increase property values, Sunrun installs and maintains home solar power panels in 1,000 cities in 11 states for low and predictable monthly rates (Sunrun. com).

Choose green products carrying the 1% for the Planet logo. Identify participating companies at Tinyurl.com/OnePercentPlanet.

make ‘clean-food’ snacks.” (Recipes at TerryWalters.net.)

Keeping produce fresh can be a challenge, especially when the average fridge can harbor millions of bacteria, according to testing by Microban Europe, UK. The BerryBreeze in-fridge automated device periodically circulates activated oxygen to prevent mold, keeping produce fresh longer and reducing spoiling to save grocery dollars (BerryBreeze.com).

Hannah Helsabeck, president of eco-friendly WildMintShop.com, shares can-free meal tips online. “It

takes a little planning, but we can now avoid all the toxic chemicals used in processing foods and making cans. Let’s kick the can!”

Also, check out local food Meetup groups. Penny Miller, of Wichita Falls, Texas, says, “At our first meeting, we saw examples of raised-bed gardens, rainwater harvesting, composting, native landscaping and container plants.”

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Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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One-pot, slow-cooked hearty stews and soups—especially made with seasonal, locally grown vegetables— use less energy and need less water to wash. A slow cooker can also steam rice, make yogurt or bake simple, whole-grain breads (VitaClayChef. com).

Dave Feller, CEO of Yummly. com, in Redwood City, California, adds, “Slow cooking tenderizes meats and brings out flavor, even in less expensive cuts. It’s also a timesaver.”

Yummly recipes detail ingredients, cooking times and nutritional values.

For family snacks, Terry Walters, the Avon, Connecticut, author of Clean Food and Clean Start, advocates going untraditional. “Get closer to the green plant than the processing plant,” she advises. At least once a week, she likes to try a new food.

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Innovative Alternative Fitness Options in Indy

by Lanette Erby

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s Hoosiers seek out health and wellness, a variety of innovative gym alternatives are springing up throughout our area. Some include low-impact workouts, free from the distractions of large gyms, high-energy and unique group classes, senior-specific exercise programs, and some activities that will literally get your feet off the ground.

Pure Barre, with locations in Fishers and Carmel, offers a total body workout that utilizes the ballet barre to perform small, isometric movements that burn fat, sculpt muscles and create long, lean physiques. It has exploded in popularity due to effective techniques that transform the shape of a body in record-breaking Friendly, fast, fresh, fun!

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time. These workouts are accompanied by high-energy and motivating music.

In 55 minutes, members achieve a low-impact, full-body workout that protects joints by avoiding bouncing or jumping. Stretching follows each strength section of the workout to help create long, lean muscles without bulk.

The concentration involved with Pure Barre generates the mental benefits similarly obtained by the practice of yoga or meditation.

Koko Fit Club is a fusion of advanced technology and world-class personal training with locations in Carmel, Noblesville and Fishers. Men and women enjoy the ease and simplicity of getting in shape without turning their lives upside down to do it. Koko owners brought together a team of MIT engineers, software developers, leading exercise physiologists and designers to produce the Koko Smartrainer, an entirely new kind of gym. With no TVs, each club is a quiet, light-filled studio where members conduct short, efficient workouts tailored to their needs and goals. Workouts are tracked and analyzed digitally with current results stored in the cloud and accessible on all devices.

In addition to Pilates, boot camp, yoga, Insanity and Zumba, Cesar’s Group Fitness Studio offers a variety of classes that keep the routine of working out fresh and new. Back It Up is a dance class that teaches the basics of hip-hop, jazz, krump and dubstep. PILOXING, a new favorite of celebrities, uniquely mixes Pilates and boxing moves into a fat-burning, muscle-sculpting, core-centric interval workout. Tang Soo Do starts with the fundamentals of self-defense and gravitates to teaching flying sidekicks and breaking bricks with bare hands.

Finally, PiYo, a fusion of yoga and mat Pilates, strengthens and tones the body’s cellular and muscular structures to enhance core stability, mobility and functional movement.

AgeSuccessfully, in Fishers, is specifically for baby boomers and beyond regardless of their health and physical abilities. Based on personal interviews and health assessments, AgeSuccessfully’s coaches create personalized fitness plans tailored toward each individual’s

goals, whether they are hiking, golfing, or playing with grandchildren. Members participate in a variety of ways, including DIY approaches, one-on-one or couples personal training and group sessions. Classes are held with certified instructors that are trained to modify the exercises to suit the varying abilities of participants.

For fitness-goers looking for something completely different from the gym and group class settings, Indy offers rock climbing and trampolines.

Sky Zone, in Fishers, is an alltrampoline, walled playing court. In addition to Skyrobics classes, a foam pit, dodgeball and basketball, Sky Zone offers hours specifically designated for birthday parties, groups, ages 16-and-up open courts, toddlers, special needs children and homeschooled students. They also host corporate and other team building exercises, as well as school and other organizational fundraisers.

Hoosiers Heights Indianapolis is one of the largest indoor rock climbing gyms in the country. It offers beginnerto-experienced top-rope climbing, bouldering, lead climbing, yoga, a fitness center and gear shop. Hoosier Heights accepts bookings for birthday and other group parties plus operates a youth climbing club and the opportunity for experienced climbers to join competitive teams.

Mix in some of these great indoor fitness options for a real variety in your workout routine and blast out from winter boredom.

For more info: Pure Barre – locations in Carmel and Fishers, PureBarre.com.

Koko Fit Club – locations in Carmel, Noblesville and Fishers, KokoFitClub.com.

AgeSuccessfully – 8395 East 116th St., #125, Indianapolis, 317-288-9065.

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Cesar’s Group Fitness Studio – 9546 Allisonville Rd., #117, Indianapolis, 317-601-1415. CesarsStudio.com.

Sky Zone – 10080 E. 121st St., Ste. 182, Fishers, 317-572-2999. SkyZone.com/ fishers.

Hoosier Heights Indianapolis – 9850 Mayflower Park Dr., Indianapolis, 317-802-9302. HoosierHeights.com/ indianapolis.

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GOALS

Feeling Our Way to Happiness

by Susie Ruth

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any of us have our relationship to success inside-out.

We busy ourselves so much with do-or-die goals we “should” achieve that we drown out the crucial signals life is sending our way—both from our own instincts and from others that can objectively see what we truly need.

According to Danielle LaPorte, author of The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul, knowing how we want to feel inside yields the most potent clarity in identifying what’s critical to us. “We need to have soul-centered goals, and if we get clear on defining our core desired feelings—the way we most want to feel—then all of our goals are a means to create those feelings,” she says. “It’s that simple.” The external things we want to have and experience are secondary goals, provided they contribute to the first.

LaPorte’s Desire Map process is a holistic life planning tool that helps spur our thinking about our core desired feelings and how to use them to start creating some goals with soul.

At heart, it involves the following four highly personalized steps.

How do you want to feel?

Engage in a stream of consciousness, allowing each query to lead to the next and letting your desired feelings flow. Do you want to, for example, feel continuously energized, connected or prosperous? Consider areas such as livelihood and lifestyle (career, money, home, travel), health and wellness (healing, fitness, leisure, mental health) and relationships and community (romance, friendship, family).

Recognize patterns. Look for patterns in the desired feelings in order to distill your list to determine key, repeating words. Individuals tend to reach for the same feeling states across all areas of their lives. If you want to feel “vitality” within livelihood, then you likely wish to feel the same way in the context of wellness and relationships.

Declare your core desired feelings. Now zero in on three to five core feelings that resonate most strongly inside. Ask yourself what’s beneath each feeling. For you, perhaps “success” is really about freedom, creativity or excellence. Look up the definitions of words—every word is its own world. Which feelings do you find to be the most uplifting, positive, satisfying and compelling?

Ask yourself: “What do I want to do, have or experience to create my core desired feelings?” Thus, you begin setting goals with soul. You see and make connections between how you want to feel and what will actually help you feel that way. This is where you turn your ambitions truly insideout and right-side-up to hitch your intentions to deeper and more nurturing meaning. This is the revolutionary beginning of realizing the ongoing success of a lifetime.

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Source: Danielle LaPorte is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, social media presence and bestselling author of The Fire Starter Sessions; her latest release is The Desire Map. She is a former news commentator for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and director of a Washington, D.C., think tank. Visit DanielleLaPorte.com.

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Build Your Own Wellness Dream Team Take Your Health to the Next Level

by Kathleen Barnes

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onventional doctors too often dispense vague, boilerplate health advice, urging their patients to eat a healthy diet, exercise and take helpful supplements. Some are lucky enough to also be directed to detoxify their body and manage stress. That’s typically the best most people can expect in terms of practical advice. It is rare to receive specific, individualized answers to such burning questions as: What is the best diet for this specific problem or my body type?

Which exercise will work best for me—yoga, running, tennis or something else?

Why do I feel stressed so much of the time, and what can I do about it?

What supplements are best for me, and which high-quality products can I trust?

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Complementary natural healing modalities can address all of these queries and more. Finding the right mix of treatment and preventive measures requires some creativity and self-knowledge. The experts Natural Awakenings consulted maintain that it is both desirable and possible to assemble an affordable and effective personal health care team that focuses on optimum wellness.

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“We need to understand the value of an integrative approach because no single modality treats everything,” says Dr. Jingduan Yang, the Philadelphia-based founder and medical director of the Tao Integrative Medicine. By way of example, he maintains credentials as a physician, a board-certified psychiatrist and an internationally recognized expert on classic forms of Chinese herbal www.AwakenIndy.com

medicine and acupuncture.

Integrative practitioners see the human body on three levels, Yang explains: structural; biochemical; and bioenergetic, a form of psychotherapy.

Ideally, he says, conventional and integrative medicine, plus complementary practitioners, work together to provide the total care an individual patient needs. “Any problem on one level affects all levels, so we assess patients on all three with whatever tools we have,” he says.

While conventional medicine may be able to treat structural problems well and biochemical problems to a certain extent, it falls short on the energetic level. That’s when it’s time to expand the team, counsels Yang. “‘Know yourself’ is the watchword. Get to know what to use and when to use it. It’s the practitioner’s job to educate patients in this way.”

Dr. Andrew Weil, renowned as the father of the integrative medicine movement in the U.S., has remarked, “If I’m in a car accident, don’t take me to an herbalist. If I have bacterial pneumonia, give me antibiotics. But when it comes to maximizing the body’s natural healing potential, a mix of conventional and alternative procedures seems like the only answer.”

Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, founding director and president of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, turns to the integrative realm of ayurvedic medicine for healing and wellness.

The 5,000-year-old Indian healing tradition incorporates lifestyle changes, yoga and meditation, detoxification, herbs, massage and various other individually targeted healing modalities, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.

Customized Team

“Wellness is a team effort,” advises integrative medicine specialist Dr. Vijay Jain, medical director at Amrit Ayurveda for Total Wellbeing, in Salt Springs, Florida. It’s not only a matter of knowing what needs the practitioners will address at

Health insurance may not cover the services we want, and high deductibles may pose a financial challenge in maintaining comprehensive health care, so we need a personal wellness plan. specific times, it’s also knowing who can help when the going gets tough. “Modern medicine has the edge for early detection of disease,” Jain notes. “However, Ayurveda is excellent in determining the earliest imbalances in the mind and body that eventually lead to disease.”

Most experts consulted agree that a personal wellness program should include a practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a care plan to meet individual needs.

Jain recommends that the foundation of the team be a licensed medical professional such as an integrative physician (MD), osteopathic doctor (DO) or chiropractor (DC). In most states, any of these professionals can function as a primary care doctor, authorized to order and read laboratory tests, prescribe drugs and access hospital services. In some states, a naturopathic physician (ND) can perform the functions of a primary care doctor in ordering and reading laboratory tests.

As part of a personal wellness team, consider a functional medicine or integrative physician, chiropractor, osteopath, doctor of naturopathy, ayurvedic practitioner, nutritionist, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor/ acupuncturist, herbalist, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and energy practitioner (such as in Reiki, medical qigong or polarity therapy).

It’s not necessary to see all of them, sources say. Sometimes, one practitioner will be skilled in practicing several modalities, a bonus for patients. Other complementary practitioners may form a supporting team that works with the primary care team, depending on the challenges a patient faces. They will be identified as treatment unfolds and the team evolves over time.

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An ayurvedic practitioner likely will begin by helping to define healthful

lifestyle changes, depending on one’s dosha, or energetic temperament.

Yoga and meditation would be a likely recommendation, plus specific herbs and perhaps detoxification, says Annambhotla.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture often go handin hand with Ayurveda in accordance with the view that illness and disease are caused by imbalances in the body’s energetic flow. Diagnostic techniques employ intuition and pulses to assess and smooth blocks in energy circulation.

Craniosacral therapy is another way to unlock energetic blockages caused by lifestyle stress and other factors that restrict and congest the body’s innate ability to self-correct and remain healthy, says Joyce Harader, a registered craniosacral therapist in Cave Creek, Arizona, and secretary of the board of the Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy Association of North America.

She relied on a whole team to realize a natural way back to health after being diagnosed with lupus in 1992. “Members of my health team fluctuate, depending on what is going on in my life and where I am focusing,” comments Harader. She points out, for example, that nutrition education and general deep-tissue massage can both be helpful as part of a foundational plan toward obtaining and maintaining optimal health.

In fact, many of our experts recommend both a monthly chiropractic adjustment and/or massage, as well as daily yoga and an ongoing meditation practice for wellness and total well-being.

Naturopathic practitioners operating in states where they are licensed can be good sources of nutrition counsel and often recommend herbal remedies for relief. “For chronic illness, you need a chiropractor or drug-free physician like a naturopath on your natural awakenings

team. Conventional medicine is generally poor at dealing with chronic illness,” observes Naturopath and Chiropractor Michael Loquasto, Ph.D., who practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Loquasto should know. He has practiced integrated modalities for 50 years, employing the knowledge gained through his practice and triple doctorates, which include one in nutrition. Also a master herbalist, he strongly advocates that people start by working with a good integrative or functional medicine medical doctor.

“In some states, like Pennsylvania,chiropractors and osteopaths can perform routine diagnostic work, but in many states they cannot,” he notes. “I recommend undergoing a physical every six months and regular bone density tests, plus colonoscopies.” Loquasto is not in favor of mammograms because of the radiation exposure associated with them, but supports routine breast screening using ultrasound or thermography.

Self-Diagnosis

Intuitive listening and observant selfknowledge are crucial parts of any wellness plan. Most people are aware when something doesn’t feel right in their body.

“Libido is a great barometer of health,” suggests Dr. Diana Hoppe, an obstetrician, gynecologist and

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hormone specialist in San Diego, California. “If you’re not interested in sex, it’s probably a sign that you need to do some investigating.” Reasons for such a decline of interest are wideranging says Hoppe. “For men and women, it might be due to hormonal changes, lack of self-esteem, medications, stress, relationship issues, job, family life or lack of sleep.

It means that somewhere, things are out of balance,” she says.

Funding a Plan

A personal multifaceted wellness program can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the cost. “In the new world of high insurance deductibles, people get more for their money from an alternative doctor, especially one knowledgeable in a variety of healing therapies, than a conventional one,” Loquasto advises.

Costs for tests may also be lower; plus patients are not expected to pay $150 or more just to walk in the door.

A current trend has medical doctors and chiropractors participating in “umbrella” practices and wellness centers, where several types of practitioners collaborate in one facility. They find that sometimes

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insurance will pay for certain complementary services, including massage and nutrition education, when doctors or chiropractors prescribe them.

Maintaining wellness in an environment filled with chemical, biological and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment. It’s far better than the costly alternative of dealing with regular bouts of sickness or escalating disease. In that light, maintenance looks affordable: an ayurvedic diagnostic session starts at around $100, a consultation with a licensed naturopath at $75 and acupuncture at $100; a massage typically costs about $80 an hour.

While insurance is unlikely to pay for treatments outside the realm of conventional medicine and sometimes, chiropractic, “The cost of these preventive therapies will be much less than the cost of treatment for a serious disease,” advises Loquasto. “You’re worth it.”

Kathleen Barnes is author of more than a dozen natural health books. Her latest is The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know with Dr. Robert Thompson.

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Fitness à la Carte The Latest, Hottest Trends

by Christine MacDonald

This year, many Americans are set to rock the charts by turning over a new leaf and morphing from more conventional workout modes to fresh takes on fitness.

Chart Toppers

Activities high on people’s lists these days reflect a perceived scarcity of time and money. The top picks, according to the Indianapolis-based American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2014, will be high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and body weight training.

Both pursuits have been contenders in recent years, but are cresting the survey for the first time. A HIIT session, typically involving rapid bursts of activity interspersed with brief rest periods, usually takes less than 30 minutes. Body weight training’s appeal stems from its effectiveness and minimal need for fancy equipment or special gear.

The survey—involving hundreds of personal trainers, gym owners and other fitness insiders—further notes an increasing diversity in fitness offerings, plus some contradictory trends.

Not everyone, for instance, is costconscious; fitness professionals anticipate the continued rise of boutiques specializing in niche activities. Those with momentum range from ballet-

inspired barre workouts to Pound and Drums Alive sessions, in which people “rock out” while they work out.

Grace DeSimone, an ACSM spokesperson, equates specialized offerings to an à la carte menu, with individuals choosing tasty workout modes. “It’s like a buffet,” she says.

While a single class can cost up to $25, there seldom are membership fees. Muscles are treated to varied workouts, even if only once a week in a “boutique” treatment.

“It’s good for your body to crosstrain; if you do the same thing over and over again, your body adapts,” DeSimone advises. Unless a competitive athlete is looking to improve performances in a given sport, repeating the same exercise daily can lead to injury and lessen the desired positive impact, she says. “Your body likes change.”

Spinning spin-offs like Soulcycle, Flywheel and Kinetic Cycling represent an evolution of indoor classes and oldschool outdoor cycling. Meanwhile, fitness instructors and wellness consultants note that Zumba has set the stage for dance-oriented workouts, diverging from Latin rhythms into hip-hop and natural awakenings

other music genres.

If workouts are increasingly encroaching on “social” activities like dancing, it’s because the nation—or at least the expanding population trying to live healthier lifestyles—is undergoing a broader lifestyle transformation, says Jim White, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The registered dietitian, award-winning fitness pro and national spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics observes, “There’s a shift in culture.”

He says, “People are sick of ‘yoyo-ing’ with fad diets and exercise routines, and they are looking for effective new approaches, whether for dieting, social life, accountability or competition.” He sees this new mindset fueling the proliferation of websites and phone apps that facilitate everything from counting calories and steps walked daily to on-the-go workouts.

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Interval Training: Both high- and low-intensity variations can resemble a fountain of youth for older adults, says DeSimone. These can range from integrating a few five-minute sprints to enhance a half-hour walk to engaging in formalized Asian-influenced Tabata classes and boot camps.

High-intensity workouts aren’t for everyone. “HIIT is best delivered when it does not use the one-sizefits-all approach,” says Tony Ordas,

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a kinesiology lecturer at California State University, San Marcos. “Participants need to have an established level of cardiovascular endurance before increasing intensity.”

Body Weight Training: The natural, timeless exercise approach of using our own body weight instead of equipment can, if done right, hone muscles and build core strength, often in creative ways.

Personal Training, Small-Group Training and Wellness Coaching: Rising demand by individuals for support in achieving their desired results is propelling growing numbers of trainers and coaches to obtain health and fitness college degrees and postgraduate certifications.

Specialized Fitness Programs: Programs geared to the needs of particular groups such as pregnant women, older adults, dog owners and those interested in losing weight remain popular. Activities vary in approach and intensity, but often emphasize “functional fitness”, focusing on building strength and balance useful in everyday life, rather than more athletic or competitive training.

Yoga: This ancient mind-body workout continues to extend from East to West, building on a host of classical forms such as hatha, ashtanga, kripalu, kundalini and Vinyasa. Relatively new forms also are extensive, from power yoga, Bikram and Yogalates to emerging hybrids like the yoga/surfing combination of Yoga Board.

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Label Literacy Five Tips Help Kids Choose Healthy Foods

by Elisa Bosley

Families have three key weapons in combating America’s childhood obesity epidemic: keeping them active, reducing their soda and junk food intake and teaching youngsters how to read food labels.

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ccording to the National Center for Health Statistics, obesity more than doubled in children ages 6 to 11 and tripled in adolescents ages 12 to 19 between 1980 and 2010. Nearly one in five youths in both age groups, plus one in eight preschoolers, are now considered obese and at increased risk for consequent health problems. By 2013, the Centers for Disease Control finally showed signs of hope, with some states reporting small reversals in the trend.

Positive developments might continue if parents and teachers gently coach kids to better evaluate what’s going into their mouths and bodies by understanding food labels.

Despite the intimidation factor (even for adults), “Once children know how to read, they are ready to start learning how to read food labels,” advises Jolly Backer, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending, a forward-thinking company actively increasing the presence of healthy-food vending machines in schools nationwide. He says, “The more kids know about what they’re eating, the more empowered they’ll be about making healthier food choices.”

Here are five basic tips to increase knowing what food labels re-

ally say that will benefit a youngster’s health for a lifetime.

Visualize serving sizes. Assemble two or three packaged food items— preferably those that the child regularly eats, like cereal, oatmeal and applesauce—plus a measuring cup.

Point out the serving-size number on the package label, and let the child measure out a single serving. This visually reinforces serving sizes, the first number anyone needs to consider on a food label. Try it with a single soda or juice bottle, too, which often says, “two servings.”

Important note: Most nutrition label serving sizes are based on a 2,000-calorie adult diet. For kids ages 4 to 8, portion sizes are about twothirds of an adult portion; for preteens, portions run 80 to 90 percent of the adult amount, says Registered Dietitian Tara Dellolacono-Thies, food coach for CLIF Kid nutrient-rich organic energy snacks.

Evaluate numbers. Next, discuss the numbers noted for calories, fat, sugar, fiber and cholesterol. When evaluating a packaged food for an elementary school child, Dellolacono-Thies suggests aiming for 175 calories or less per serving; one gram or less saturated fat; no trans fats; no more than 13 grams of added natural awakenings

sugars; no more than 210 milligrams sodium content; and at least two grams of fiber. She notes that cholesterol alone is less of a health risk factor for kids than saturated fats and sugars unless a child is on a specialized diet. Added bonuses: Look for high-percent daily values (shown as DV percentage) for nutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin D, which experts generally agree most kids’ diets lack in sufficient quantities.

Compare and contrast. Armed with these basic guidelines, compare, for example, the grams of sugar in a can of soda with a serving of cooked rolled oats, or the amount of calcium in a carton of milk versus a juice box.

One-to-one evaluations will begin to give a child a sense of what numbers constitute “high” or “low” amounts.

Check the fine print. “Artificial colors and flavors, artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup or partially hydrogenated anything signal that the food is likely of lower nutritional quality,” counsels DellolaconoThies.

Make a game of sounding out items in the ingredient list. “It’s a classic teaching moment: Unpronounceable ingredients often mean it’s a lab-created, fake, food-like item,” she says. Next, ask the youngster to read the label on an apple. Surprise! No food label means it’s a whole, real food—the best, most nutritious kind.

Translate knowledge into choices. Once a child has gotten the hang of it, let him or her compare different food labels and choose which one is the healthier option. Plan a little extra time to also do it during grocery shopping. With time and practice, an educated youngster will begin to incorporate the power of reading food labels before choosing foods.

“Even when children walk up to a vending machine, where they can’t read labels, you want them to know which is the healthier option,” says Backer. “With label-reading practice, they’ll become savvy shoppers who’ll readily recognize healthy food options when they see them.”

Elisa Bosley is senior food editor at Delicious Living magazine.

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midlife and older that seek to prevent or reduce the incidence of diseases often associated with aging.

But when it comes to aging pets, most veterinary doctors fail to focus on the necessary specialized care. In fact, some traditional vets may decline to treat older pets at all. Often, these animals are suffering from chronic diseases and when they are treated, prescriptions may include numerous drugs. As many know, drugs can entail serious, even debilitating side effects, further deteriorating the prospects for sustained health.

Owners may thus find themselves spending a lot of money maintaining their pets in a chronic state of ill health with little hope for improvement. Animals that might benefit from surgery for problems ranging from dental disease to tumors may not receive ameliorating care when

the family vet simply considers them “too old” to invest in or pull through surgery.

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For an enlightened holistic vet, no pet is too old to warrant and benefit from proper health care. By instituting the correct care and focusing on antiaging efforts, health can be improved and often restored, with the added advantages of reducing unnecessary medications and increasing their lifespan.

As an example, most doctors expect larger breeds of dogs to live 10 to 12 years, but with informed care, these same dogs can typically live 15 to 16 years. Smaller dogs and cats typically have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years; using an anti-aging approach, such pets routinely live 18 to 20 years or longer, in good health and with a good quality of life.

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Here’s how the team at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, in Plano, Texas, successfully approaches anti-aging medicine.

Beginning at 5 years of age,

as needed with natural therapies that have the same clinical effect, but without the possible side effects associated with chronic use of medical therapies.

Natural supplements, which can benefit all pets, also are reviewed and/ or prescribed. Most older pets benefit from supplementation with phosphatidylcholine, vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, glucosamine and other elements to support thyroid and adrenal functions. Paws & Claws also favors the herbal remedy Healthy Qi to support the immune system of any ill or older pet; astragalus, green tea, gotu kola and ginseng ingredients give an extra boost toward achieving homeostasis and improved quality of life.

Like human senior citizens, pets in their golden years deserve dignified specialized care that allows them to live more happily and peacefully.

all pets—including dogs, cats, other small mammals, birds and reptiles— are screened via a physical examination and special blood and urine tests twice a year, with a focus on bionutritional analysis of results. Abnormal results indicating some risk, even slight ones, often ignored by mainstream medicine, are treated using vet-specified natural medicines that help return biometric values to normal and slow down the progression of problems that could, if untreated, turn into serious diseases.

Dietary evaluation, including a bionutritional analysis, ensures that the pet is eating what’s most appropriate for its age, breed and health status.

Potential dental and other oral issues are treated aggressively and early, because they are the most common source of infection and inflammation contributing to poor bodily health, including diabetes and diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs.

A review of prior medications confirms or adjusts proper use. In most cases, some of these medications can be eliminated or replaced

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 3

savethedate 2014 Indianapolis Sport & Fitness Show – Jan 3-5.

Jan 3, 3-7pm; Jan 4 & 5, 10am-5pm. This “New Year, New You!” show is focused on educating and encouraging Hoosiers to start the new year off right with new health and fitness methods for more sustainable health. Attendees can experience over 250 exhibitors, free health screenings, nutrition advice, and more than 50 sports and interactive activities. $10/general admission; $5/ military personnel and seniors (55+); free/children 5 & under. Champions Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. 317809-0669. SportShowIndiana.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4

Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. Learn to support the continuing growth of using electric vehicles locally. Regular monthly meetings focus on growing local EV enthusiasts and educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicles. Free. Tom Wood Nissan, 4150 E 96th St, Indianapolis. Rick Steiner, 317-9874890. HoosierEVA.org.

IMA Music in the Galleries – 1-3pm. IMA and the Indy Jazz Fest have partnered to present live jazz performances in conjunction with the special exhibition Matisse, Life in Color: Masterworks from The Baltimore Museum of Art. Presented with generous support from the Myrtie Shumacker Lecture Fund.

Free. Pulliam Family Great Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis.

IMA.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

New Meals for the New Year – 5:30-6:30pm. Tired of the same old dishes and are eager to make a change? New Year’s is the time to brighten your meal repertoire with a creative & satisfying banquet. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indianapolis. 317-408-0110. Sarah@Reinventing Wellness.com. ReinventingWellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8

L.E.A.N. Into Health: Traffic Lights & Portions – 6:30pm. L.E.A.N. is an acronym for lifestyle, exercise, attitude and nutrition developed by Dr. Bill Sears. Margie Kirk, RN, leads this interactive class with hands on activities covering a range of topics including “traffic light” eating, portion control, food labels, fiber & more! Enjoy easy, family-friendly samples. Free. Whole Foods Market, 14598 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel. RSVP: 569-1517.

Exit the Inflammation Highway – 7pm. Learn about inflammation and what role food plays, why our bodies react to inflammation and how we can restore optimal health. Featured speaker Barbara J. Hohenstein RN, CPT will share her passion for health and wellness, sharing the benefits of whole food nutrition. Free to guests. The Bridgewater Club, 3535 E 161st St, Carmel. RSVP to Dr. Carol Watson at 317-318-9003 or Carol@DrCarolWatson.com.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

Healthy Chocolate Weight Loss Program – 7pm.

Learn more about supporting a healthy lifestyle with the benefits of Xocai cacao-based products. For free samples, tell them you found Joyce in Natural Awakenings. Free. Brick Street Inn, Chautauqua Rm, 175 S Main St, Zionsville. For more info, XocaiRandiR@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Open House – 12-2pm. Learn more about the Brain Balance Program, an individualized and comprehensive approach to helping children with neurobehavioral and learning difficulties surmount their unique challenges. Free. Brain Balance Center of Indy, 9150 N Meridian St, Ste D, Indianapolis. 317-843-9200.

BrainBalanceIndianapolis.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

Family Class: Creating Harmony – 11am-12pm.

Parents and children learn together how to create and maintain a harmonious family. $20/family. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-625-5488.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

Vision Board Workshop – 12-3pm. Professional life coach Deseri Garcia guides you through a creative process of self-discovery. Beginning with yoga to relax and focus, then reach a little deeper through a guided meditation. Finish with the creation of a vision board. Use photos, magazines, clippings anything that inspires the spirit. $35. Register in advance. Main Steet Yoga, 1032 Main St, Indianapolis.

317-753-1266. MainStreetYogaIndy.com.

The Hero’s Journey with Devon Zingale – 1-4pm.

For all Yogis, this workshop will help navigate and make sense of daily life and daily challenges by understanding the journey of body, mind and spirit. Leave with a renewed passion and appreciation for your unique journey. $35. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-679-1168.

PeaceThroughYoga.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13

New Year, New You! Un-Cooking Class – 6-7:30pm.

Motivated to get healthy? Let raw foods chef Audrey Barron inspire you with tips and delicious recipes.

Watch a cooking demonstration and enjoy samples of a Green Goddess Juice and Carrot Ginger Soup.

Free. Whole Foods Carmel, 14598 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel. RSVP: 569-1517. BeOfBliss.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Parent Workshop – 6-7pm. A hands-on workshop to learn the differences between left and right hemisphere and what can be done at home or in the classroom to help your child. Free. Brain Balance Center of Indy, 9150 N Meridian St, Ste D, Indianapolis. RSVP: 317-8439200. BrainBalanceIndianapolis.com.

Sixth Sense Kids Workshop – 6-7pm. Ideal workshop if your child is sensitive or has abilities that they struggle to control or understand. Suitable for children aged 7-14. $10/child (with adult).

Reiki America, based at Urban Bliss Bodyworks, 600 E Carmel Dr, Ste 247, Carmel. 317-736-8690.

ReikiAmerica.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18

Get Your Groove Back-Weight Loss Edition – 1011:30am. Also Jan 25th. Get the info and motivation needed to reach your weight loss goals. With Life Coach Dane McCullough, Nurse Practitioner Robin Eldib and Fitness Trainer Erin Schwein. $40 for both sessions. Georgetown Market, 4375 Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis. Register at KeepingTheGroove.com or Groove-Weight-Loss.eventbrite.com. 317-427-5366.

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Learn to Meditate – 10am-1pm. An introduction to developing inner peace through learning meditation. $25. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-625-5488.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

Miniature Garden Workshop – 11am-1pm. Create a living mini garden for both indoor and outdoor enjoyment with assistance from experts. Fee includes class, soil, and coupon to purchase plants and decor. $7.

Allisonville Nursery, 11405 Allisonville Rd, Fishers.

317-849-4490. AllisonvilleNursery.com.

Dance of the 7 Veils: Chakra Movements for Women – 1-3pm. Andrea Stumpf invites women to connect with the Feminine Mystery while balancing and activating the chakras through belly dance, movement, and the ancient art of veil work. $25. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-679-1168.

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Restorative Yoga – 2-3:30 pm. This gentle type of yoga releases the body at a deep level. Poses are done on the floor and supported by props. Soft music and dim lights add to the mood. Perfect if stressed, tired, or need pampered. $30. breath.life. yoga, 8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 8C, Indianapolis.

317-502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21

Inner Peace Meditation Retreat – 11am-8pm.

An urban retreat for everyone. Session times: 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 7pm. $5/session, /$15 per day.

Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-625-5488.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22

Pendulum Diagnosis Workshop – 9am-noon. Learn techniques and receive guidance on working with this ancient diagnostic tool. $18. Reiki America, based at Urban Bliss Bodyworks, 600 E Carmel Dr, Ste 247, Carmel. 317-736-8690. ReikiAmerica.com.

Indy Holistic Hub Workshop – 6-7:30 pm. Learn how to use a Virtual Assistant as a secret weapon to grow your holistic practice and business model. This workshop will help you understand how to transition to having help with limited resources, space and answer what to do once virtual help is available. $10/ guest; free/member. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. RSVP at http://bit.ly/1blU7PH. Jennifer@SeffrinSynergy.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

Get Your Groove Back-Weight Loss Edition – 1011:30am. See previous listing Jan 18.

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Introduction to Chakras Series: Part 1 Muladhara Root – 1-3pm. Join Andrea Stumpf for the first of four classes exploring chakras. Balance these energies through postures, breath, and visualizations. Tap into greater vitality and Earth connection. $25. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St, Zionsville. 317-6791168. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Feel Better, Be Better – 1-4pm. Learn holistic and simple ways to incorporate wellness into your daily life with Ellen Leonard, RYT-500 and Ayurvedic Practitioner. Learn techniques to live mindfully, enjoy a relaxing yoga class suitable for all levels, and wrap up the afternoon with a food and herb tasting. $35; $30 pre-register by 1/18. Main Street Yoga, 1032 Main Street, Indianapolis. 317-753-1266.

MainStreetYogaIndy.com.

Vegan Meet-Up – 2-5pm. Raw vegan potluck dinner, just bring a raw vegan dish. Health coach Kim Woods will also be there to answer raw food diet questions for optimal living. Free. Irvington Public Library, 5625 E Washington St, Indianapolis.

RSVP: MeetUp.com/indy-raw-vegan-meetup-group.

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Introduction to Meditation – 2-4:45pm & Jan 26 9am-noon. Experience your unlimited potential with meditation. Understand step-by-step basic theory, practice, mindfulness and start meditating. $105. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis.

To register, call 317-257-9642 by 1/23. IPYC.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

JCC Indoor Triathalon – 8am-12pm. Athletes can keep their winter training on track by competing in the JCC’s 7th Annual Indoor Triathlon. All entrants receive packet, T-shirt, and food and water throughout the event. Competitive Athletes: $35 General Public/$30 JCC Members; Noncompetitive Athletes: $30 General Public/$25 JCC Members. Arthur M Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-2519467. JCCIndy.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 27

Creighton Model FertilityCare Intro Session – 6:308:30pm. Women and couples will learn about how to observe biomarkers to achieve or avoid pregnancy and monitor their reproductive health naturally. Free session; $35 for supplies. Catholic Center, Benedictine Room, 1400 N Meridian St, Indianapolis.

RSVP by 1/23: Liz Escoffery, FCPI, 317-446-4248 or Liz.StGiannaCenter@gmail.com. FertilityCare.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29

Food Sensitivity Workshop – 6-7pm. Learn ways to be free of headaches and chronic pain, have energy, sleep well and improve your health during this workshop with registered dietitian Elizabeth Tapp, MS, RD, CLT. Free. Office of Nutrition Advancement, 5524 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis. 317-292-2354.

NutritionAdvancement.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30

ongoingevents Listings by Day. NOTE: Dates and times shown are subject to change.

Please confirm event prior to attendance. Go to AwakenIndy.com to submit calendar listings. Submission deadline for Calendar: the 15th of the month.

january Circle of Lights – thru Jan 6. Annual Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument 242-foot lighting display is created with 4,784 lights and 52 garland strands.

Free. Monument Circle, 1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis. 317-237-2222. QC-Indy.com.

sunday Dharma 4 Kids – 11am-12:15pm. Suitable for ages 4-11. Children learn how to develop harmony, confidence and methods to calm the mind. The topics of both classes will correlate to foster parent/child discussion after class. $5/child. Snacks included. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Modifications available for any fitness level. $7. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis.

317-920-9642. HariDattiKaur.com.

Prayers for World Peace – 11am-12:15pm. Start the week off right by learning how to increase and maintain a happy, positive and peaceful mind. Everyone is welcome for an inspirational talk, special prayers, and meditation guiding towards compassion and wisdom. Free. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281.

Info@Meditation.Indianapolis.org.

Sahaja Meditation – 12-1pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis.

317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

Children’s Yoga – 2pm. Introduction to yoga through a series of fun, interactive poses using the YogaKids technique incorporating learning various elements of anatomy, music, visual arts and language. Suggested ages 3-7; accompanied by an adult, mats provided. $60/8-week session. Shamrock Wellness, 14535 B, Hazel Dell Pkwy (inside the Riverview Health and Fitness Building), Carmel. 317-703-4431.

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Essential Oils for Your Ayurvedic Constitution – 6-7pm. Learn which essential oils work best for your body type and how to apply them. $10. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. Register by 1/28 at 317-257-9642.

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Meditation: The How and the Why – 6:307:30pm. A public talk at Greenwood Public Library. Free. Greenwood Public Library, 310 S Meridian St, Greenwood. 317-625-5488.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

Yoga Lunch Express – 12-12:45pm. Also on Tuesdays. Yoga stress-release class and lunch special, featuring your choice of smoothies or cup of soup. $10/class drop-in; $8/class book of 10. $3/lunch item.

Main Street Yoga and Yogulatte, 1032 Main St, Ste B, Speedway. 317-753-1266. MainStreetYogaIndy.com.

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Rocky Ripple – 7-8:30pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Modifications available for any fitness level.

Advance registration required, contact Haridattikaur@gmail for more info. $10. Pinecone Center, 841 W. 53rd Street, Indianapolis. 317-679-3717.

HariDattiKaur.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6:15-7:30pm. This beginning to intermediate class will incorporate more knowledge about the teachings of yoga. The coordination of movement and breathing, yoga is the ultimate cross training system. $15/drop-in. Shamrock Wellness, 14535 B, Hazel Dell Pkwy (Inside the Riverview Health and Fitness Building), Carmel. 317-703-4431.

ShamrockWellness.com.

Advice for Anxious Times – 7-8pm. Clear, accessible, and friendly - each class includes teachings and guided meditations. Learn simple meditation techniques and new ways of thinking, to maintain peace of mind and the confidence that is able to constructively handle any situation and solve any problem encountered. $10/class. Irvington United Methodist Church, 30 N Audubon, Indianapolis.

317-374-5281. Info@Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

tuesday Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10am, Tues & Thurs. Flow through a sequence of postures designed to cultivate balance and harmony, concluded by a short guided meditation. All Levels. $7. Mei Fitness, 9166 Rockville Rd, Avon. 317-273-8940. MeiFitness.com.

Yoga Movement for Parkinson’s – 1:30-2:30pm.

Beginning Jan 7, also on Thursdays. Movement designed for people with Parkinson’s disease. Seated and supported poses in a small group. Donation based. breath.life.yoga, 8202 Clearvista Parkway, Suite 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com.

Pot Roast Dinner at Earth Fare – 4:30-7:30pm.

Enjoy a “real meal” with braised beef, roasted carrots, onions and baby potatoes. Vegetarian and vegan options available. $9.99/person. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville & 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel. EarthFare.com.

Yoga Learning Adventures for Children – 4:455:30pm. This creative yoga program engages children’s bodies, minds and imaginations. Kids “travel” to faraway places, go on adventures and discover a world full of possibilities through movement, song and art. Appropriate for all children, including those with Aspergers, Autism or PDD-NOS. Siblings accompanying children on the spectrum may participate at a reduced rate. Parent/guardian is welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-10. $10/drop-in; $80/10 classes. Main Street Yoga, 1032 Main St, Ste B, Speedway. 317-753-1266.

MainStreetYogaIndy.com.

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Donations Only Yoga Classes – 5:45-6:45pm.

Breathe Yoga offers classes for a donation of $5 or more. 50% of proceeds go to buying much needed supplies for Holy Cross Anglican School in Belize. Must sign up in advance. Breathe Yoga, 4216 College Ave, Ste 9, Indianapolis.

BreatheYogaIndy@hotmail.com.

Yoga for Healing the Heart – 5:45-7pm. Yoga for those recovering from stress, grief, life crisis. Peace Through Yoga, 6040 Delong Rd, Indianapolis. 317679-1168. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Vinyasa Yoga – 6pm. Flow through a sequence of postures designed to cultivate balance and harmony, concluded by a short guided meditation. All Levels. $7. Mei Fitness, 9166 Rockville Rd, Avon. 317-2738940. MeiFitness.com.

Meditation Group – 7-9pm. Explore a different style of meditation each week to look within, relax, re-center and balance yourself. Guided meditations, singing bowls, music, drumming and many other techniques will be used. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-7507392. GoodJourneys.net.

wednesday Tween and Teen Yoga Class – 4:30-5:30pm.

Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and veganfriendly selection. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127.

Donations Only Yoga Classes – 5:45-6:45pm.

Breathe Yoga offers classes for a donation of $5 or more. 50% of proceeds go to buying much needed supplies for Holy Cross Anglican School in Belize. Must sign up in advance. Breathe Yoga, 4216 College Ave, Ste 9, Indianapolis.

BreatheYogaIndy@hotmail.com.

Transform Your Life – 7-8:30pm. This class teaches practical methods to use immediately in daily life.

These teachings will help you become happier and more peaceful. A perfect manual for inner transformation. $10/class. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317374-5281. Info@Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

friday Hot Vinyasa Yoga – 6am, 8:45am, noon, 5:45pm.

Class incorporates a series of postures in an exceptionally warm studio environment for an invigorating and rejuvenating practice. CitYoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

Developing a regular habit of yoga will help youth develop strength of body and mind. It also helps increase concentration and focus promotes selfconfidence, emotional balance and provides tools for stress management. $10, ages 12-18. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St #500, Zionsville. 317-679-1168.

PeaceThroughYoga.com.

“Pay What You Can Fridays” Vinyasa Flow – 6-7:15pm. This dynamic version of hatha yoga is an ideal way to build strength and improve balance and flexibility. It is also beneficial for stress-reduction, relaxation and even weight loss. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St #500, Zionsville. 317-679-1168.

PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 4950 E County Line Rd, Greenwood.

317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

Winter Nights – 7 pm. Annual indoor film series provides attendees a much needed escape from the cold while they cozy up and enjoy classic film. This year, movies focus on quirky, heart-warming comedies with razor-sharp dialogue and slapstick shenanigans.

All films are shown in their original 35 mm format. $9/public; $5/members and students. Held in the The Toby, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. 317-923-1331. IMAMuseum.org.

Open Your Heart – 7-8:15pm. Each class includes a relaxation meditation, clear and inspiring teachings from Universal Compassion, followed by a meditation on the topic. $10/class. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis.

317-374-5281. Info@Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

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

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Healing, Drumming and Meditation Circle – 7-9:30pm. Weekly discussion takes place at metaphysical super store, offering classes, services and the largest rock shop in the Midwest. Free. All My Relations, 7218 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis. 317227-3925. AllMyRelationsIndy.com.

thursday Family Dinner Night at Earth Fare – 4-8pm. Bring the whole family for a great healthy meal option, where up to 6 kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal of $5 or more. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville & 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel.

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saturday Carmel Winter Farmers’ Market – thru 3/15. 9amnoon. Over 30 vendors, indoors in the underground parking garage at the Indiana Design Center. The vendors will be selling a cornucopia of locally produced foods such as herbs, vegetables, fruits, plants, meat, poultry, fish, honey, and wine. Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Rangeline Rd, Carmel.

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Indy Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12:30pm. thru April 2014. Farmers and producers showcase fresh foods, baked goods, herbs and a variety of products.

The Platform, Indianapolis City Market, 202 E Market St, Indianapolis. IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org.

Slow Flow (Vinyasa) Yoga – 9:45am. Flowing poses are connected with each other and coordinated with the breath to increase strength, endurance, balance and inner calm. All levels. CitYoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

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BODYWORK/ALIGNMENT COMFORT ZONE BODYWORK Jane Sullivan 33 Metzker Lane, Noblesville 317-508-7151 ComfortDiva@aol.com

Specializing in postural re-alignment, Jane is an Advanced Exercise Therapist, certified by Egoscue University, an Egoscue University Instructor and a Nationally Certified Massage and Bodywork Therapist.

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chiropractic Services The Well-Being Center

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Get the help you need with chronic pain, stress, low energy and other symptoms often resulting from poor nourishment of the mind and body. Drs. Kevin and Anthony Forrest evaluate and treat all facets of the body in order to discover the root cause of illness to attain holistic healing for their patients and teach them how to be proactive with their health.

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Robin Eldib, RN, MSN, FNP, specializes in natural hormone replacement (for men and women), weight loss, women’s health issues, delayed food allergies, candida, vitamin consultations, diabetes, detoxification and disease prevention.

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