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Five Powerful Lessons from Gandhi

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WALKABOUT Traveling Afoot Sustains a

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Urban Exploration at a Human Pace

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EARS HEALTHY

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newsbriefs Stillpoint Chiropractic

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r. Mary Grace Pennella, DC, of Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, Inc., in Fishers, describes her mission as working “to improve the health and well-being of my community and help change people’s lives for the better.” To that end, as whole-food nutritional products are an important element in empowering people to take control and improve their health, she has recently added the Greens First® line of products which she believes are the highest quality and most effective of their kind available today to assist her patients in reaching their health goals.

Dr. Pennella informs and educates her patients on our body’s natural acid/ alkaline balance and how important it is in reducing inflammation, healing and overall vitality. An improper diet plus stress, medications and lack of exercise and other factors can all combine to contribute to raise acidic levels higher than what is optimum.

“Our body has a natural balance called homeostasis. When we are too acidic, minerals like calcium are leached from our bones to help alkalize the body. Another way our body tries to protect us from acid is to buffer it with fat and store it in the body. Luckily, there are ways to naturally boost your PH which should stay at a certain range,” says Dr. Pennella. She can evaluate conditions and suggest specific Greens First products and elements of the Alkalize Now-pH Balance Program.

“Good nutrition can absolutely change your life for the better and help on the journey to increased health and vitality,” she adds.

Location: 9780 Lantern Rd., Ste. 230. For more information or to make an appointment, call 317-863-0365 or visit DrPennella.com. See ad on page 18.

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women’s retreat featuring many physical, nutritional, emotional and spiritual activities and advice beckons those that feel their health goals are not being met or are just looking to reignite themselves. The event will be held from 9 to 4 p.m. on July 21 at the Fatima Retreat House, in Indianapolis.

The retreat will include two fireball workshops How to Eat Right for Your Body Type and Toxin Teardown: Seek and Destroy two yoga and zumba fitness classes, a nature walk and labyrinth meditation. A healthy breakfast and lunch is included in registration.

Fee: $99 ($89 if you bring a friend). Location: 5353 E. 56th St. For more information or to register, call Katrina May at 317-205-9377 or visit EdensPathway.com. See ad on page 18.

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ainbow Farm, home of Oakwood Retreat Center in Selma, Indiana, is offering a space for friends to gather and share in the beauty and joy of life with many of the activities being spontaneous and unique to the people that are present at any particular day and time. Festival 2012will be held from August 13 to 19.

You are invited to attend for any length of time – an evening, a day or two or the entire week.

The essence of the event is to inspire whoever feels compelled to lead, present, contribute or offer something that expresses the creative urge within to do so the things we love to do and share with our friends while also making new friends.

This could take the form of leading an experiential session or spiritual practice, speaking on a particular theme or subject, sharing and demonstrating an art or talent, performing music, dance or ceremony or anything else that would convey the spirit of your Love.

The Festival Joy Board of activities may include but are not limited to: Music – Vocal/Instrumental/Chant/Drum and Song Circles; Good Wholesome Food – Growing it/ Preparing it/Eating it!; Here we are and it’s 2012! Where are we going from here?; Truth and Reconciliation with the plants, animals and peoples of the world, the water, the air, the land – and all beings of which we have been unconscious; Cloud watching/Star gazing/Sunrise salutations and Sunset sanctifications; Peak of Perseid Meteorite Shower/ New Moon August 17; Meditation/Prayer/Yoga/Watsu/Re-wilding/Geomancy; Veil painting/Dance/Storytelling/Poetry/A Celebration of Trees; Attunement/Vibration/Sound/Color; Bonfires/Films/Vinyl Party/Groovin’ with the Fire Flies; and Hangin’ Out/Chillin’ Out/Take a dip in the pool.

Mostly local and organic meals will be offered at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day. Overnight accommodations are also available.

No set cost for meals or overnight accommodations; contribute what you discern is right for you. To register, email Ted Blodgett at tcblod@pngusa.net the dates you want to attend. Location: 3801 SCR 575 E. Selma, IN 47387. For more information, call 765-747-7027 or visit OakwoodRetreatCenter.org.

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ormerly situated in the west wing of City Market, the Good Stuff Store has relocated to 636 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, in the Fountain Square area. Owner Jimmy Raymer offers natural products for healthy living including nutritional supplements, natural body and bath products, aromatherapy, healthy grocery produce and snack choices.

In addition, there are many varieties of unique herbs, teas, spices, nuts, fruits and combination mixes to choose from.

Hours: 10am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday; 10am-3pm, Saturday. For more information, visit the store or call Raymer at 317-630-9155 or 317-366-8115.

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The positive and sometimes humorous messages they offer are like a dose of fresh air for people that are intent on living life simply and purposefully.

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Fish Frys and More on Weekends in Wanamaker

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hree tasty, full-flavored, special options are being served up every weekend from now through November at Wheatley’s restaurant, in Wanamaker, on Indy’s Southside.

Enjoy a fish lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a fish dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. on Fridays amidst the lively tunes of local bands including John Skaggs and Steve Jeffries during dinner till 9 p.m. Sate your appetite with sausage and biscuits on Saturday mornings and fried chicken dinners on Sundays.

George Wheatley started the fish fry in 1999 and subsequently sold the restaurant to Tom and Lynn Coates who now carry on this everpopular neighborhood tradition.

Seating is available indoors or outdoors on the patio.

Location: 8900 Southeastern Ave. For more information, call Tom Coates at 317-862-6622.

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Healthy living entrepreneur Sharon Bruckman launched the first Natural Awakenings magazine in Naples, Florida, in 1994 in response to a strong local holistic health community and thousands of like-minded people eager to connect with each other.

The publication was an immediate success. A second, Sarasota edition soon followed.

In 1999 John Voell stepped it up, bringing extensive franchise experience to bear in co-founding Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. After establishing a third magazine in Fort Lauderdale, Natural Awakenings quickly spread up the Florida peninsula.

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Cancer Prevention in a Spice

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his year, an estimated 52,610 people (38,380 men and 14,230 women) will develop cancer in the head and neck, leading to an estimated 11,500 deaths (or just under 22 percent), according to statistics adapted from the American Cancer Society’s publication, Cancer Facts & Figures 2012. New hope may lie in an ancient spice.

A pilot study conducted at the University of California-Los Angeles Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has shown that eating curcumin, the main component in the spice turmeric, works to suppress a cell-signaling pathway that spurs the growth of malignancies in the head and neck. Further, curcumin reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines (naturally occurring regulatory proteins) within saliva.

Turmeric is widely used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking (curry, for example), and has been long valued for its anti-inflammatory properties. In India, women have used it for centuries as an anti-aging agent rubbed into the skin, as a poultice to promote wound healing and as a treatment for menstrual cramps.

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n a hot summer day, a cool, juicy slice of watermelon offers enticing refreshment. The treat offers surprising health benefits, too—it may help keep weight off and arteries clear, according to a recent study involving mice with high cholesterol by University of Kentucky researchers.

One group sipped watermelon juice; the control group, water. After eight weeks, the mice that imbibed the juice had a lower body weight due to a decrease in fat mass; lean muscle mass was unaffected.

These same mice also experienced reduced atherosclerotic lesions—associated with hardening of the arteries—and lower concentrations of cholesterol in their blood.

“This pilot study has found‌ interesting health benefits in the mouse model of atherosclerosis,â€? says lead investigator Dr. Sibu Saha, a cardiothoracic surgeon. “Our ultimate goal is to identify bioactive compounds that would improve human health.â€?

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ow levels of iron in the blood not only cause fatigue, but also may be linked to more serious health risks, including dangerous blood clots. Iron deficiency is widespread, and thought to affect at least 1 billion people worldwide, mostly women.

Alleviating such deficiencies is a preventive measure.

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globalbriefs Expanding Problem Cities Growing Like Weeds Worldwide

Expanding cities around the globe, especially in fast-growing countries like China, India and Brazil, are putting the world under increasing environmental stress, according to experts at a climate conference, Planet Under Pressure, in London, reports Reuters. The additional 1.5 million square kilometers of space they expect to be occupied by 2030 will mean growing greenhouse gas emissions and resource demand.

The United Nations foresees global population rising from 7 billion to 9 billion people by 2050, adding roughly a million people each week.

Farsighted urban planners want to improve how cities are planned, developed and run. “Everything being brought into the city from outside— food, water, products and energy— needs to be sourced sustainably,”

observes Sybil Seitzinger, executive director of the International GeosphereBiosphere Program at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Utility meters and sensors that monitor power generation network capacities and electricity supply and demand can help conserve energy.

Builders can also target more efficient land use, better building standards and policies to promote public transportation instead of vehicle use.

More urban areas need to follow the example of cities like Vancouver, in Canada, which obtains 90 percent of its energy from renewable sources such as wind, solar and tidal energies, and has developed a 100-year sustainability plan.

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Bees & Superbees Update While bee colonies die off around t h e wo r l d , p e s t i c i d e ch e m i c a l companies continue to protect their businesses by lobbying against bans on neonicotinoids, a group of nicotinebased toxins designed to paralyze insects by attacking their nervous systems. And that, claim critics, includes honeybees.

Mounting authoritative research undermines the pesticide industry’s longrepeated arguments that bees are not being harmed, and increases pressure on U.S. and UK authorities to follow other countries in banning the suspect chemicals, blamed for the “colony collapse disorder” that has been decimating bee populations.

The current double-whammy for honeybees is an Asian mite, the varroa, which feeds on honeybee young and adults and spreads viruses. To fight the pest, commercial beekeepers have turned to heavy feeding and medication to try to keep hives alive.

Now, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s honeybee lab, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that have studied for the last decade why some hives had low mite levels, have determined that the bees in those colonies were able to detect mites hiding in sealed cells and feeding on developing young. The researchers’ goal is to breed a queen that will pass on to her colony the traits of resistance to pests and disease, gentleness, productivity and winter hardiness, thus creating a superbee. The project is ongoing.

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Practical Options for Chlorine-Free Swimming Swimming in an ocean, river or lake dramatically differs from manmade pools in obvious ways, but also one that water lovers may not dwell on. In the typical, chlorinelaced environment of most public and private pools, major emphasis is placed on killing germs quickly and cheaply; possible side effects to skin, hair and lungs from exposure to a toxic chemical are assumed. Nevertheless, safe and refreshing options are available.

Saltwater pools use sodium chloride in a naturally occurring cycle to keep it clean. Chlorine is present as a byproduct of the off-gassing of the salt, but much less so than in a conventionally chlorinated pool.

An ionizer not only keeps water sanitized, it makes the water feel silky smooth to the touch, using copper and sometimes silver ions to maintain cleanliness. No salt and little or no chlorine are used.

An oxidation system is a chemical-free way to keep pools disinfected using ultraviolet light or electricity; it requires a generator.

Production of ultrasonic waves pulsed through the water are the key to sonic cleaning; such a device destroys algae at a cellular level.

Creating a totally natural ecosystem pool employs plants to form a breathable bottom more akin to a lake.

MotherEarthNews.com (which offers building instructions) notes, “It can be constructed for as little as $2,000 if you do it yourself, while conventional pools can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Natural swimming pools require no harmful chemicals, are fairly low-tech and once established, call for only a modicum of management. You won’t have to drain the pool each autumn. Except for topping it off now and then, you’ll fill the pool only once.”

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The Ultimate Minimalist

Five Powerful Lessons from Gandhi

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“You may have occasion to possess or use material things, but the secret of life lies in never missing them.” ~ Mohandas Gandhi

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olitical and spiritual leader Mohandas Gandhi practiced total simplicity and minimalism, leaving an admirable legacy of how to live. Born into a prosperous family, he enjoyed a privileged upbringing and studied law at University College, London, in England. When he left Earth, he had fewer than 10 possessions.

In contrast, most of us tend to spend a lot of time and energy accumulating and looking after possessions; by having less, life naturally becomes simpler. We can take up author Dave Bruno’s The 100 Thing Challenge and start cutting down to bare basics by recycling, refusing to accept more stuff and giving away or selling unwanted possessions.

Accumulate little. Gandhi believed in possessing only the clothes, sandals, watch and spectacles he wore and some cooking and eating utensils.

He would give away or auction any gift he received.

Eat simple food. Gandhi never had a problem being overweight. He followed a strict vegetarian diet and

frequently cooked his own simple, locally produced foods. He ate from a small bowl, a reminder to eat moderately and mindfully, often accompanied by prayers.

Dress simply. Gandhi wore simple clothes, often just a wraparound cloth, for modesty and comfort. A simple

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Gandhi shaved off his hair.

Lead a simple, stress-free life.

Gandhi meditated daily and spent hours in reflection and prayer. Though he was a revered world leader, he led a simple life with few distractions and commitments and would interrupt political meetings to play with children.

Gandhi insisted on doing his own simple tasks. He advocated self-sufficiency and simple work.

Let your life be your message. A prolific, concise writer and powerful speaker in public; in private, Gandhi spoke quietly and only when necessary.

He preferred to let his life talk for him.

By living a simple life, Gandhi was able to devote himself to his chosen higher purpose and focus on his commitment to his people and the world. Accordingly, consistent focus determines anyone’s success and the potential for leaving one’s own inspiring legacy.

Arvind Devalia is the author of the bestselling Get the Life You Love, an inspirational coach and prolific blogger.

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Urban Walkabout Traveling Afoot Sustains a Sense of Community

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hile traveling abroad, Dan Burden fell in love with some cities, but was unable to pinpoint why. “Then I realized that they were just like American cities, except they were designed the timehonored way, for people, and just accommodating their cars, not the other way around,” he says.

Imagine a busy, people-filled scene in Austin, Texas, Fairbanks, Alaska, or New York City, in contrast to an empty street in a sprawling, suburban neighborhood, with many garages, but few sidewalks and community parks. As co-founder of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute (WalkLive.org), headquartered in Port Townsend, Washington, Burden has spent the last 20 years imagining and fostering walkability by shifting the design focus of cities from cars to people. He believes a community qualifies as walkable when walking around in it is a natural activity.

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ages. Sidewalks provide benches, shade and other amenities to make walking feasible and enjoyable. Streets are designed to keep speeds low, with onstreet parking, medians, trees and an absence of one-way roads that flush traffic in and out during rush hour. Walking and biking trails are well connected. Where cul-desacs fracture street layouts, trail links reconnect neighborhoods.

A walkable destination also includes an intact town center with a compact layout of mixedincome housing near businesses and schools. A library, post office, shops and restaurants enhance the central mix. Accessible public spaces, plus parks, provide gathering spots and meeting places.

Wa l k a b l e f e a t u r e s p r o v i d e multiple benefits. Environmentally, they encourage smart property development.

Rehabbed historic buildings become the place to live, work and play.

Older, non-historic structures are replaced with compact, mixed-use buildings for street-level businesses with residential apartments above.

Without a need for massive parking lots and multiple driveways, town centers instead invest in green spaces and

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While decreasing fossil fuel use by driving less, citizens simultaneously benefit in improved personal health as increased physical activity becomes a natural part of everyday life. According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the average resident of a walkable neighborhood weighs six to 10 pounds less than one from a sprawling neighborhood.

Improvements to increase walkability make economic sense; a valued, and thus valuable, investment, especially when municipal budgets are tight. “Municipalities simply can’t afford to build the massive-scale roads we need to keep traffic moving if we force everyone into their car all the time,” observes Burden.

Research by CEOs for Cities that analyzed data from 94,000 real estate transactions found that higher walkability scores were directly linked to higher home values in 13 of the 15 metro areas; homes that scored above average on walkability are worth $4,000 to $34,000 more than similar, but less walkable, homes.

Superior Quality of Life For Fairhope, Alabama, resident Daphne Dvorak, walking is a necessity. Since being diagnosed with macular degeneration two years ago, Dvorak hasn’t been able to drive.

“It’s a good thing I love walking,” she smiles. “I walk everywhere.” At 87 years young, her daily routine includes walking for coffee at 5:30 a.m. before walking to work at a downtown bank and later, to the post office. She also walks to visit friends at a nearby retirement community, to church on Sundays and to the grocery store.

Despite her inability to read street signs, Dvorak exclaims, “I’m amazed at everything I see when I walk. It’s surprising how much enjoyment you can get out of everything around you.”

Oakland, California resident Benjamin McGriff is grateful for the expanded sense of home afforded by walkable city life. He remarks, “The line between your autonomous life in your physical residence and shared, day-today experiences within a community

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“The benefits of making commercial districts and neighborhoods more walkable go beyond healthy lifestyles. Because baby boomers are going to need to rely less on driving as they age and the millennial generation favors a more urban experience, the demand for walkability will soar. There’s a direct economic payoff for investing in communities made for people, not just cars.” ~ Rick Cole, city manager, Ventura, California becomes blurred.”

Th i s h e i g h t e n e d s e n s e o f connection to one’s neighborhood is inversely captured in Sightline Institute’s Cascadia Scorecard, which tracks seven trends crucial to a sustainable future for the Pacific Northwest: health, economy, population, energy, sprawl, wildlife and pollution. They found that for every 10 minutes a person spends in a daily car commute, time spent in community activities falls by 10 percent.

The best benefits of walkable communities are less tangible and more intuited. Whether it’s the stimulating energy of a bustling big-city street corner or the tranquility of quiet spots with treeshaded public benches, wa l k a b l e c o m m u n i t i e s enjoy a character and quality that draws people in and grounds them in a satisfying sense of place.

“It’s why you often find people from such places celebrating and defending their particular enclave,” says McGriff, “as if the idea of that place is a part of their family. In a sense, it is.”

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longtime Indianapolis resident, Nathan Smurdon spent his childhood cutting through yards, skipping through parks, and running down back alleys to get where he needed to go, discovering “really cool” places along the way. He was an active kid and by fifth grade had discovered a real passion for running— eventually competing in cross-country and track throughout high school and college.

After spending the last decade working for the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association, where he thrived on showing people the places that make Indianapolis unique and sharing fun facts and history about the 11th largest city in the country, he decided to combine his passion for living a healthy, environmentally conscious lifestyle along with his love of Indianapolis to create ActiveIndy, a group that takes people on the only daily, guided tours of the city via walking, running and biking. These urban explorations are conducted at a casual pace that allows participants to experience the essence of what makes the city unique.

“An ActiveIndy tour takes us back to remembering what it’s like to be a kid, discovering this awesome palette of really neat places,” says Smurdon. “Together, we’ll encounter unique buildings, art installations, historic homes and additional surprises in the urban environment.”

The idea, he says, is to simply be active and see Indy. “Being active and fit has so many benefits—physically and mentally. We want to encourage people to get moving and we do it in a way that opens people’s eyes to what they are capable of—before they know it they have walked two miles or biked 12 miles.” An added bonus: it helps guests develop a stronger connection and a greater appreciation for the beautiful city.

For more information or to book a tour, call 317-520-2914, email Nathan@ActiveIndyTours.com or visit ActiveIndyTours.com.

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Joint Health

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Want to do something to keep your joints healthy? Take a walk.

Our bone ends are covered by cartilage which is a gel-like substance that acts as a shock absorber, essential for smooth movement of the joint. The majority of cartilage has no direct blood supply and therefore relies on movement to receive nutrients and oxygen. Impact that comes from movement or compression, such as walking, “squishes” the cartilage, bringing oxygen and nutrients into the area. Walking strengthens muscles, tendons, and ligaments that can help stabilize and move our joints. In addition, it makes bones stronger by drawing calcium into the bones. A walking or exercise program can also help keep off extra weight which can add strain to the joints.

What else can you do for your joints?

Stay hydrated with filtered water. Cartilage is 65-80 percent water. Hydrated cartilage provides more cushion and is less vulnerable to injury.

Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. One of the theories as to why our joints deteriorate is from free radicals which are unstable molecules that can damage healthy tissue. Antioxidants help fight free radicals and fruits and vegetables are full of anti-oxidants. Ginger root is also a powerful antioxidant and in some studies has been show to help with pain. An easy way to get ginger in your daily diet is to make Ginger Tea. Peel ginger root and slice about a quarter inch piece into tea cup.

Add boiling water and simmer for 2-3 minutes. This can be cooled and poured over ice with fresh lemon for a refreshing summer drink.

Eat from various sources of Omega-3’s such as olive oil, nuts, salmon and mackerel for fighting inflammation.

Limit intake of soft drinks. The calcium phosphorus balance in the body is upset by taking in too much phosphorus in soft drinks. This negatively impacts the metabolism of calcium in the body, which contributes to the strength of our bones.

Melanie MacLaren is a naturopathic doctor and registered yoga teacher. She is accepting new clients at two locations in Indianapolis and is available for public speaking engagements on holistic health.

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Contact a holistic or integrative veterinarian to identify the source of the problem and devise a course of action to prevent a possible infection from escalating if a pet is demonstrating one or more symptoms: scratching the ears with their paws or rubbing them along the carpet or furniture; an offensive odor emanating from the ears; dirty appearance of ears—visible brown, black or yellow debris in the ear canal; red, inflamed ears; or whimpering, crying or withdrawing when the pet’s ear is gently touched.

ar infections are common in the pet population, especially in humid summer months that invite water play. Fido, the mixed breed, may keep running his cheek up and down the side of the couch, trying to find relief for his itchy ears; or the tabby, Fluffy, waits until bedtime to begin intensely scratching her ears beside the bed, interrupting a family member’s sleep. Whether a pet is plagued by a chronic condition or is a bewildered first-time sufferer, such infections disrupt a pet’s health and well-being. Causes vary, as do treatments, but prevention is always the best medicine.

During a routine appointment for an ear infection, a veterinarian may inspect the ear canal with an otoscope for inflammation and will collect a swab of debris to identify the source of the problem. Sometimes there are multiple culprits; it is fairly common for both yeast and bacteria to be present.

Bacteria and yeast infections tend to be more common in dogs, because of their anatomy. Hair grows in the ears of many dogs; when combined with floppy or drooping earflaps, a dark, moist environment is created in which bacteria and yeast can flourish. Breeds with this tendency include cocker spaniels, basset hounds, schnauzers and poodles.

A very common cause of ear infections is skin allergies, and treatment can be more challenging than handling a comparatively simple bacterial or fungal infection. While humans may exhibit a runny nose or itchy eyes from an allergic reaction, a cat or dog commonly reveals its skin allergies by inflammation in the ears. Factors may be food-related or environmental or both.

Identifying an animal’s allergies is a priority; often, a simple change in diet can solve the problem. Especially for pets with chronic ear infections, avoid the discomfort of repeated infections by requesting a professional diagnostic allergy test to identify possible environmental and food allergens. Such testing may involve three separate methods: a blood test for sensitivity to either food or environmental sources; intradermal exposure to environmental allergens (pricking the skin with a small source of allergen to see the reaction); or trials eliminating possible food or regional environmental allergens. As a last resort, some pets may also benefit from allergy injections as part of immunotherapy to desensitize them to specific allergic reactions.

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Once the source of an infection has been identified, appropriate steps will be recommended.

If bacteria or yeast is the issue, topical treatment may include both a medicated ear cleanser and an ointment.

Medicine will vary from antibiotic to antifungal or antiparasitic, depending on the diagnosis, or be a broadspectrum medication. Often, when owners begin to see an improvement, they stop the medication prematurely, as applications are typically not a pleasant task. It is important to continue to treat the pet’s ears as any prescription indicates. Upon completion, the veterinarian will likely want to recheck the ears to confirm success.

W i t h c e r t a i n s e ve r e ear infections, additional steps may still be necessary, including oral antibiotics or, if the pet continues to experience discomfort, an anti-inflammatory pain reliever. Traumeel Pure Ear Drops is a homeopathic anti-inflammatory that provides temporary relief for ear discomfort and minor ear inflammation. Zymox Otic Enzymatic Solution can be used to treat acute or chronic ear inflammation caused by either bacterial or yeast conditions. If a pet’s ear infection is not treated early and properly, it can, on rare occasions, lead to more severe problems that require surgical intervention.

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Other Possible Causes Ear mites (tiny arthropods that can reside in a cat’s or dog’s ear canal) are more common in cats. They are visible under the vet’s microscope and require specific treatment.

Occasionally, a foreign object lodged in a pet’s ear canal can be the cause of an infection. A vet’s ear exam should reveal the troublesome presence.

Certain diseases also affect ear infections, such as thyroid or immune-suppressing diseases. Cats with diabetes also tend to be more prone to ear infections. The family vet knows the pet’s history and can advise treatment that addresses the underlying cause.

Natural Prevention is Key To prevent infection in the first place or to minimize future problems once a pet’s ear infection has been successfully treated, follow these simple steps. n Thoroughly clean the pet’s ears once a week with a cleanser recommended by the family veterinarian. Do not put a Q-tip in their ears; use a cotton ball. n Pluck the pet’s ear hair periodically (a groomer can also do this). n Minimize water in the ear canal after swimming trips by using a vet-recommended ear product containing a drying agent like salicylic acid to reduce the moisture in the ear canal.

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by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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t least 70 percent of processed foods in supermarkets contain genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, mainly from corn, soy, canola, sugar beets and cottonseed oil. Yet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not require GMO food labeling, despite overwhelming consumer support for their “right to know.”

Genetic engineering goes beyond traditional plant breeding because it allows scientists to cross species barriers and insert a gene from one organism into another that would not normally occur. Examples include inserting bacterial DNA into a plant to effect traits such as pest or herbicide resistance.

Plant Pathologist and Purdue University Professor Emeritus Don Huber, Ph.D., speaks out internationally about the risky business of biotechnology.

We are told we need GMOs to “feed the world,” but will GMOs provide affordable food for the masses, as Monsanto ads tell us?

There is nothing in the GMO process that has added any new yield potential to any crop. All of the yield increases achieved in the past 15 years have been through traditional breeding programs.

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an economist at Yale University, analyzed the GMO claim, she found that the only entity that benefited was the biotechnology industry (Geoforum report). Nutritional quality has suffered, food safety has been compromised by the toxic entities involved in the genetic engineering process and farmers’ production costs have increased significantly, while quality and harvested yield potential have decreased. What we see in practice are failed promises.

What is the risk and potential harm to people and the planet due to GMOs? There are two serious risk factors involved in current genetically engineered plants. The first is an increase in plant, animal and human diseases plus pests associated with GMO crops, reported by sources as diverse as the European Journal of Agronomy, Earth Open Source and the University of Leipzig, in Germany. The second is abusive use of the chemical products that the herbicide-tolerant GMOs have been developed to tolerate; supporting studies include research published in the European Journal of Agronomy and the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation’s Forum.

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many weed killer formulations is used excessively both on Roundup-ready crops and as a single chemical for general weed control. This has resulted in super weeds, super pathogens, compromised natural biological controls and devastated components of the soil biology responsible for nutrient availability and function.

Recent research from institutions around the world, including the UK’s King’s College and Leipzig University, is now showing a link between GMO crops and/or the products they produce or tolerate and increased incidence of mutations, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, allergies, birth defects, cancer, reproductive failure and other health effects. It is a heavy price for society to pay for a massive experiment.

Scientists also are seeing hazardous levels of some of the products excessively used to grow GMO crops accumulating in the Earth’s soil, water and air. The biodegrading process of those substances often takes much longer than anticipated, and damage to non-target crops, plants and organisms is becoming a serious concern (Plant and Soil and Geoderma).

Scientists also are finding that such ‘foreign’ genes in the environment are quite promiscuous and can persist, perhaps indefinitely, in soil, intestinal or plant environments with unknown health consequences (Reproductive Toxicology, Aquaculture Research and Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry).

Several countries have banned importing crops grown in any field where one of five corn hybrids were previously grown, for instance, because soil microbes have picked up the GMO genes from decomposing plant residues and can transmit the genes to future crops—resulting in the toxic product possibly being present in the later crop.

No one knows how to remove the GMO foreign genes once they are introduced.

Looking to the future, should we be concerned by chemical co m pa n i es’ l o b by i n g fo r approval of the next leap in GMOs, to 2,4-D resistant crops?

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resistance is based on flawed science and a failure to understand that agriculture is the management of a delicately interrelated ecological system, comprised of the plant and its various environments (biological, chemical and physical), rather than the selection of ‘silver bullets’. Adding 2,4-D tolerance introduces another foreign and potentially toxic protein in the plant and an additional toxic chemical applied directly to food and animal feed. Food safety, nutritional quality and potential yield will all be compromised in the process.

Do you see any benefits from this technology?

The GMO technology could be a powerful tool when we gain enough understanding to use it properly and effectively. We are a long way from gaining that essential understanding.

The current rush to commercialize it and widespread implementation of the associated hazardous and ineffective products currently on the market may well be a major deterrent to future use of the technology when it is properly understood.

What can people do to avoid GMOs and protect their health?

Buy organic foods, preferably from known local growers, and stay alert to the issue to take needed grassroots actions. Future historians may well remark not about how many pounds of pesticide we did or didn’t apply, but how willing we were to sacrifice our children and jeopardize future generations for the massive flawed experiment of genetic engineering only to benefit the bottom line of a commercial enterprise.

Petition the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today to require labeling of GMO foods at JustLabelIt.org.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth,” is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at kopn.org, in Columbia, MO ( Fo o d S l e u t h @ g m a i l . c o m ) . H e a r her interview with Don Huber at Tinyurl.com/foodsleuth.

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ave Conrardy knew that he was dying. He was 52 years old and weighed 430 pounds. He was eating three pounds of red meat and a bottle of antacids every day. For him, eating greens meant adding extra pickles to his hamburger. His diabetes was out of control, he had heart problems and his kidneys were leaking proteins.

The only thing keeping him alive was his cocktail of 19 prescription and six over-the-counter medications. But, then something happened that would end up saving his life.

As a big-rig truck driver, he taught others how to drive. One particular day, he was giving lessons to a young couple, David and Judith Whiting. He mentioned his struggles and they told him of a diet that would cause him to lose weight and heal, and he could eat all he wanted: the raw food diet, which consists of minimally processed fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sprouted grains and legumes.

“My diet was almost opposite of what they were telling me, but I decided to give it a try,” he says.

In 90 days, Conrardy lost 98 pounds, but his blood sugar was still high. Doctors told him insulin was the only answer, but he knew if he became insulin-dependent, he could no longer be a truck driver. With only a ninthgrade education, he did not see that as an option, so he did some research. He discovered the book, There is a Cure For natural awakenings

Diabetes, by Dr. Gabriel Cousens, which outlined the benefits of raw food juicing.

“I told my doctor to let me try this juicing thing,” recalls Conrardy. “I was 330 pounds, so he told me I had a week to turn things around. I thought there was no way it would happen, but on the fourth day, my blood sugar dropped. I was shocked.”

He began juicing fruits and vegetables at highway truck stops and rest areas and within 10 days, he was no longer taking antacids. Within six months, he was taking only one of his 19 prescriptions medications. After a little more than a year, he had dropped a whopping 230 pounds.

Today, Conrardy is known as the “Raw Food Trucker.” He has adopted a 99 percent raw, organic and vegan diet and travels the world sharing his story.

He no longer drives trucks, but runs an e-book publishing company and coaches others on the benefits of eating raw.

“I have dedicated the rest of my life to spreading the word,” he says. “I never would have believed this was possible, but it is the happiest time of my life. I’m so grateful to be alive that I want to show others the possibilities of the best healing diet on the planet.”

Dave Conrardy will be in Indianapolis at The Chase Legacy Center, July 25. For more information, visit DaveConrardy.com.

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Reaching our RAW Consciousness

by Audrey Barron

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We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are. ~ Adelle Davis

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aw food has created a buzz lately due to its ability to help one lose weight, clear up skin and get the fruit and veggie glow. Celebrities like Woody Harrelson, Alicia Silverstone, Demi Moore, Sting and Cher have jumped on the carrot truck, publicly talking about their love of fresh fruits and vegetables. In fact, eating plants free of chemicals, preservatives and being treated with high heat may just make the perfect beauty concoction.

Raw foods are referred to as “living” and consist of minimally processed fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sprouted grains and legumes. In short, it is a plant-based cuisine that is prepared at the optimal temperature—never heated above 118 degrees. When food is cooked above 118 degrees, it loses much of its nutritional value. Cooking also destroys 24

live enzymes that aid in digestion and health. Therefore, raw food is not only flavorful, but is packed full of live enzymes and nutrients that haven’t been damaged by high heat.

An aspect of the living food lifestyle that hasn’t had as much time limelight is the apparent ability for one to reach higher levels of spiritual enlightenment.

Spiritual yogis, monks, nuns and shaman have been using raw foods to help them attain spiritual awakening for centuries.

The hydrating fruits and veggies, vibrating with life, make the perfect c o n d u i t f o r a ch i e v i n g a h i g h e r consciousness. With toxins being cleared and excess fat being lost, we shed the unnecessary physical and emotional baggage, and what’s left is our authentic self—a “raw” version of ourselves. In this raw state, many easily feel emotions. It’s

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common to feel a new zest and vigor, or spontaneous fits of joy, seemingly for no reason. Those on a raw diet report feeling more compassionate and not only loving oneself, but every living thing.

In fact, lives often improve on almost every level—physically, mentally and spiritually.

By eating clean, fresh, organic food, we can improve our lives and the planet.

It may not be the answer to all the world’s problems, but as Adelle Davis says, “it can help us become much more than what we are.”

Chef Audrey Barron teaches classes and offers one-on-one wellness consultations. For more information, visit BeOfBliss.com. See ad on page 13.

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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! Fun Ways to Celebrate with Kids

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o little ones, celebrating the Fourth of July usually means one thing—fireworks! Yet, as parents know, by the time the sun goes down and before the sky show even starts, youngsters can be sleepy-eyed and ready for bed. These 10 fun daytime activities will make the most of the holiday for everyone.

Make a Statue of Liberty crown.

Transform the entire family into Lady Liberty. Take the patriotic creativity to whatever level the kids like—metallic paint, glue and glitter or just some tinfoil from the kitchen. Construction paper makes great headbands, or try paper plates for sturdier ones. Repurposed empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls make excellent starting points for

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Have a patriotic bike parade.

Round up all the neighborhood kids and their bikes. Have everyone agree to decorate their own bike at home and then meet for a parade; or hold a bike- decorating party at your house; the garage and driveway are suitable spots. Think streamers, painted tin cans on string trailing behind bikes, balloons—anything goes.

Read about America’s birthday.

Stop by the library or a neighborhood bookstore to pick up The Story of America’s Birthday, by Patricia Pingry and illustrated by Stacy Venturi-Pickett, or another early American history children’s book. Toddlers on up will enjoy learning why we celebrate American independence.

Make 50 states cookies. A set of cookie cutters for all 50 states is available for a price, but it’s even more creative to hunt up an old map or atlas and use it as a template for cutting out each state. After mixing and baking, let little ones go to town decorating them with red, white and blue toppings.

Search online for tips on making healthier cookies that taste yummy.

Watch American Legends. This oldie but goodie video from Walt Disney tells the story of such fabled American figures as Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan. Check out a copy from the library or a favorite movie rental source.

Sing a patriotic song. Songs about America don’t have to be the classic versions—pick up a CD of patriotic songs or download some onto a home

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computer or iPod. The Wee Sing America CD is a hit with all ages.

Start the Fourth with a red-whiteand-blue breakfast. Set a festive mood for the whole day with a healthy parfait.

In clear glasses, layer blueberries for the blue, strawberries and raspberries for the red and yogurt for the white.

Sprinkle some hearty granola inbetween the layers for a satisfying crunch.

Make a care package for our armed forces. The Fourth of July is a great time to remember the special men and women that are selflessly serving our country. Have the entire family assemble a care package of items or make special cards; even the smallest efforts show the family’s appreciation. Check with a local veterans affairs office or the Internet on how to ship the gift overseas.

Create a flag for the front door.

For an easy and fun twist on hanging a flag this year, try making one from crepe paper for the front door or window. Pick up some red-and-white streamers from the store for the stripes.

Use a piece of blue construction paper and draw or paint white stars onto the upper left corner; then fasten it up so that the “flag” hangs downward, with the streamer stripes going from top to bottom. Either leave the stripes flying free toward the bottom or tape them down, like on top.

Celebrate with the East Coast.

If staying up late isn’t a good option, but kids are begging to watch the fireworks, they can catch a full fireworks extravaganza from home via the magic of TV and the Internet. Get everyone into pajamas and watch one of the many media specials from the comfort of home. This especially works for families west of the Eastern Time zone; it may require pushing bedtimes back a bit, but there will be no fireworks crowds to battle en route home to bed afterwards.

Katie Kavulla is a mother and freelance writer in Seattle who regularly contributes to Red Tricycle, an online city guide that provides fun things for parents to do with their kids (RedTri.com).

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Nia Dance – 5:45-6:45pm. Movement class to music for your body, mind, emotions and spirit, drawing from the dance, martial, and healing arts. $10/ class or $40/5-class pass. First class free. Earth House, 237 N. East St. Indpls. Rhonda Vaughn.

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The Divine Goddess Within Women’s Group – 6:30-8:30pm. All women are invited to attend this group and experience a divine connection through guided meditations, guest speakers, gratitude and healing circles and angel card readings. Love offering. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St. UnityOfIndy.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 10

Sensational Summer Dishes Cooking Class – 5:30-7:30pm. It’s hot and heavy, fatty foods just don’t hit the spot. Join us and learn how to lighten dishes using the best summer produce and maximze flavor! $35. Sarah Stout. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr., Indpls. 317-4080110. ReinventingWellness.com.

Community HU Song – 6:30pm. Gain a deeper understanding of yourself and why things happen the way they do in your life at Community HU Song services presented by Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. Free. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317-635-4066.

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Workshop: “Meditation Techniques: Knowing Yourself from Within Out” – 12-3pm. Using Lawrence LeShan’s bestselling classic, How to Meditate: A Guide to Self-Discovery, we will experience several different styles of meditation that can help us reap profound rewards. Meditation can lead to inner peace, relief from stress, and increased self-knowledge. Novices and experienced meditators welcome. Facilitated by Don Treadwell. Love Offering. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St. UnityOfIndy.com.

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Raw Foods Level I Certification Class – 10am1:30pm. This course is our fundamental course that will teach you the basics of the raw food diet through the teachings of the Living on Live Food plan. $125. Sarah Stout, Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indpls. 317-408-0110.

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Immune Supporting Living Foods Class – 6-8pm.

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Breakfast Networking – 8:30am. Bringing together holistic, heart-centered practitioners. Whole-istic Connection: we are greater than the sum of our parts. Hosted by Jennifer Seffrin, Jennifer@SeffrinSynergy.com.

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The Voice of Freedom – 7-9pm. Sat. 1-5pm.

Living a limited life because you’re afraid to speak up? Become dynamic, creative, and expressive using simple methods. $125 for the weekend/$115 prior to July 7; $50 Friday only; $100 Saturday only. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St. Indpls. 317-257-9642.

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Concert with Lisa Bell and Martha Bowman – 7-9pm. These two talented singer/songwriters are coming together to share their voices and original, uplifting and inspirational music. $10 Suggested Donation. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317-635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 19

The Divine Goddess Within Women’s Group – 6:30-8:30pm. All women are invited to attend this group and experience a divine connection through guided meditations, guest speakers, gratitude and healing circles and angel card readings. Love offering. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St. UnityOfIndy.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 13

Creative Expression Will Mark Festival 2012 Aug 13-19. Rainbow Farm, part of the Oakwood Retreat Center in Selma, Indiana, is dedicated to offering a space for friends to gather and share in the beauty and joy of life with much of the activities being spontaneous and unique to the people that are present at any particular day and time. Overnight accommodations are available. Oakwood Retreat Center, 3801 SCR 575 E, Selma, IN. To register, email Ted Blodgett at TCBlod@pngusa.net. 765-747-7027.

OakwoodRetreatCenter.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training - Accredited Yoga Alliance School. Day and Evening class times available. T/Th 9:00am-11:30am or Wed. 5:30pm-10:30pm . Shamrock Wellness.

317-703-4431. Info@ShamrockWellness.com.

ShamrockWellness.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 21

First Annual Fireball Wellness Retreat – 9am4pm. A women’s retreat featuring many physical, nutritional, emotional and spiritual activities.

Includes two fireball workshops ― How to Eat Right for Your Body Type and Toxin Teardown: Seek and Destroy ― two yoga and zumba fitness classes, a nature walk and labyrinth meditation.

A healthy breakfast and lunch is included in registration. $99. Katrina May. Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St, Indpls. 317-205-9377.

EdensPathway.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 12

Introduction to Buddhism-Day Course – 10am1pm. This day course explains basic Buddhist view and how to follow the Buddhist way of life in the modern world. Kathy Ryan. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indpls. 317-374-5281. Medition-indianapolis.com.

The Raw Food Trucker Live – 6-9pm. Dave Conrardy shares his experiences with obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart and kidney disease through a live food, vegan lifestyle. $20. Free parking.

The Chase Legacy Center, 725 N. Oriental Ave, Indpls. 317-423-2000.

The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things. ~Henry Ward Beecher

THURSDAY, JULY 26

Happy Hour Networking – 5pm. Bringing together holistic, heart-centered practitioners! Whole-istic Connection: we are greater than the sum of our parts. Hosted by Jennifer Seffrin, Jennifer@SeffrinSynergy.com.

Meetup.com/Whole-istic_Connection.

SATURDAY, JULY 28

Mark Your Calendar Intent Heals Journal Workshop – 10am12PM. Experiential healing workshop offers gratitude, forgiveness and intentional prayer using handmade silk journal. $35. Nature’s Karma, Carmel City Center, 711 Veteran’s Way, Carmel. Beth Meyers. 317-443-0130.

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Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-7pm. Year round. Large variety of produce and food-related products. 7010 E Raymond St, Indpls.

WatermansFarmMarket.com.

Restorative Yoga – 11:30am. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers.

317-841-0103. Amy@flourishyoga.biz.

FlourishYoga.Biz.

Pilates Reformer Classes – Mon–Sat. No Sun classes. Visit website for times. Engage the mind with the body to create exercises that involve whole body movement. $20-$35. Inner You Pilates, 14950 Greyhound Ct, Indpls. 317-571-8367.

InnerYouPilates.com.

Farmers’ Market at Stadium Village – 4-7pm.

Free parking is available in the Shapiro’s parking lot. StadiumVillageFarmersMarket.com.

Yoga Classes – Mon-Sun. Visit website for times. Classes range from Hot Vinyasa to Yin to Slow Flow. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103.

Amy@flourishyoga.biz. FlourishYoga.Biz.

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Yoga for Healing the Heart – 5:45-7pm. Yoga for those recovering from stress, grief, life crisis.

PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Beginning Spanish Class – 6:30-8pm. Have fun and learn how to speak Spanish. Love Offering.

Diana Juarez. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317-635-4066. UnityofIndy.com.

Yoga Classes – every day but Friday. All levels, plus meditation and more. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls. 317-257-9642.

IPYC.org.

monday The Power of Myth in Our Lives – 6:30-8:30pm.

Starts 7/9 through 8/20. With Rev. Don Treadwell.

An examination of myths and their influence in our lies based on the PBS series. Love Offering.

Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware.

317-635-4066. UnityofIndy.com.

Meditation for Peace, Hope & Spiritual Evolution – 6 pm. This 20 min. oasis of guided meditation helps you get centered and start your week off in a positive way. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317-635-4066. UnityofIndy.com.

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Nia Dance – 5:45-6:45pm. Starts July 3. Movement class to music for your body, mind, emotions and spirit, drawing from the dance, martial, and healing arts. $10/class or $40/5-class pass. First class free. Earth House, 237 N. East St. Indpls. Rhonda Vaughn. 317-201-9659.

EnergeticDancer@Sbcglobal.net.

Kundalini Yoga – 7pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting.

Currently working through the chakras. Modifications available for any fitness level. $10. Pinecone Center, 841 W. 53rd Street, Indpls. 317-679-3717.

Haridattikaur.com.

Simply Meditate – 7-8pm. Meditation Classes for Beginners. Learn meditation to relax the body and mind, achieve inner peace and mental clarity and develop a kind and patient attitude toward everybody. $10/$5 Students. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indpls.

317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

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Simply Meditate in Carmel – 7-8pm. With Buddhist teacher, Kathy Ryan. For beginners and others wishing to train their mind to relax, gain mental clarity, increase inner peace and a kind heart. Monon Community Center Program Room A, 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel. $14 per class. Dromtonpa Members $5 per class.

317-848-7275. Info@carmelclayparks.com.

Meditation-indianapolis.org/carmel.

Master Mind Discussion Group – 8-9pm. For the person who wants to be able to bond, receive loving support of a group and discuss spiritual principles from the comfort and convenience of their own home using telephone bridge line. Facilitated

by Dawn Frick. Love Offering can be paid through PayPal. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317-635-4066. UnityofIndy.com.

wednesday Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 10am-1pm. Market Street between Delaware and Alabama sts, Indpls. 317-634-9266.

Indycm.com/farmers-market.

Therapeutic Yoga –12-12:45pm. Healing postures, breathwork and meditation. Come as you are. $12. Meridian Holistic Center, 210 E. 91st Street, Suite B, Indpls. Meridian-Holistic.com.

Artisan Cheese Fondue – 5-9pm. Fondue. Dip into the fun with a creamy blend of our handmade artisan cheeses melted to smooth perfection.

Pairs impeccably with any of our organic wines.

The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700.

TPFOrganics.com.

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Quantum Aware – 6-7:30pm. Use the Quantum field to access communication with the many dimensions of reality. Learn more about the nature of reality and how to hear, see, touch and sense spirit. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-253-5683.

MotherNatureSun.com.

Video Nights with Rev. Bob Uhlar – 6:30 – 8:30pm. Testament: The Bible and History produced by PBS. Follow archaeologists and scholars to the Middle East and Europe to see how the practices of Jewish nomadic tribes led to the Bible as we know it today. A discussion will follow the videos. (Series ends on Aug. 15) Love Offering.

Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware.

317-635-4066. UnityofIndy.com.

Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which destresses 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.

Soul to Soul Parenting Book Group – 7:30-9pm.

Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. $5. The Playful Soul, 6516 Ferguson, Indpls. 317-253-0499.

ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 7pm. With Sarah Megel int./adv. Shamrock Wellness, 14535 B Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel 46033 (Inside the Riverview Health and Fitness Building). 317-703-4431.

ShamrockWellness.com.

thursday Half Price Bottles of Wine – 5-9pm. Organic and sustainable bottles of wine are half price. Pair with our Artisan Cheese Fondue and other distinctive menu dishes. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville.

TPFOrganics.com.

Free Community Drum Circle – 6:45-8pm. All ages/experience welcome. Free. Hand Drum instruction class prior to the drum circle at 6:156:45pm. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indpls. 317-771-0241. Lisa@bongoboy music.com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

Meditations For Everyday Life – 7-8:30pm.

Current Series: How to Solve Human Problems. $10. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indpls. 317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

friday Fish Fry – 11am-2pm and 4-8pm. Three tasty, full-flavored, special options are being served up every weekend from now through November at Wheatley’s restaurant, in the south side of Wanamaker. Enjoy a fish lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a fish dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. on Fridays amidst the lively tunes of local bands including John Skaggs and Steve Jeffries during dinner till 9 p.m. Sate your appetite with sausage and biscuits on Saturday mornings and fried chicken dinners on Sundays. Wheatleys, 8900 Southeastern Ave, Wanamaker. Tom Coates at 317-862-6622.

Summer Green Market – 4-8pm. Shop our local food growers and crafters every Friday evening outside on the Garden Lawn. Rain or Shine.

The Green Market, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville.

TPFOrganics.com.

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, Indpls. 317-430-3875. HariDattiKaur@hotmail. com

Live Music – 5-9pm. Bring the family out for a night of Green Market shopping & organic dinner outside on our garden deck! Relax with a glass of wine or beer and a scoop of ice cream all while listening to great live music. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-7331700. TradersPointCreamery.com.

Prayers For World Peace with Mandy Vickery – 11am-12:15pm. All welcome. Increase and maintain a happy, positive mind. Free/Donation. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indpls. 317-374-5281.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

saturday Binford Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. Beginning May 5th. Hawthorn Plaza, Binford Blvd and 62nd St, Indpls. 317-841-0755.

BinfordFarmersMarket.com.

Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm.

Beginning May 5th. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, in lot behind school, Indpls. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.com.

Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Beginning May 19. Carmel Civic Square, in south parking lot, Carmel. CarmelFarmersMarket.com.

Fishers Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Beginning May 26. Fishers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-578-0700. FishersChamber.com/ chamber/Farmers_Market.aspx.

G re e n w o o d F a r m e r s ’ M a r k e t – 8 a m 12pm. Greenwood Public Library, 310 S Meridian St, Greenwood. 317-883-9144.

OldtownGreenwood.com.

Yoga for Kids –10-11:15 a.m. at Peace through Yoga in the heart of Eagle Creek Park. Six classes/$30. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Kids Rhythm Club – 10:45-11:30am. Participate in “kids drum circle” and explore recreational music making through rhythm and rhythm based games. Recommended ages for kids: 3-12, Parents are encouraged to participate. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indpls. 317-771-0241.

Lisa@bongoboymusic.com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

Introduction to Yoga – 12:30-2pm. Second Saturday of every month. Free. All People Yoga Center, 1724 E. 86 St, Indy. 317-818-1800.

AllPeopleYoga.com.

sunday Sunday Services – 9:30am. Pre-service meditation. Praise music starts at 9:50 a.m. with the Celebration Service and a Youth Education Program commencing at 10 a.m. Second Sunday of the month – Reiki Healing Circles are held after the service. Unity of Indpls, 907 N. Delaware St. 317-635-4066. UnityofIndy.com.

Dharma For 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 per child.

Snacks included. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indpls. 317-3745281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

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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, Indpls.

317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

Warming Up to Hot Vinyasa – 2-3:15pm. Class for those new to yoga or anxious about the idea of practicing yoga in a hot room. $17. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. Amy@flourishyoga.biz.

FlourishYoga.Biz. Jazz Nights – 5-9pm. Jazz up your weekend with Jazz Nights at The Loft! Pair your “farm to table” dinner with a glass of organic wine and our local musical talent every Sunday night.

The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700.

TradersPointCreamery.com.

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MEET UP HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS – please join Whole-istic Connection. We are greater than the sum of our parts.

Meetup.com/Whole-istic_Connection. See calendar on page 27.

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Affordable holistic services to treat a wide array of health concerns. Community and private sessions.

Acupuncture, herbal medicine, naturopathy, nutrition, psychokinesiology, individual and family therapy. See ad on page 21.

Understand why the Wise Men brought Frankincense to the Christ-child and why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible. Call for free CD.

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THE PLAYFUL SOUL

6516 N. Ferguson St, Indpls 317-253-0499 ThePlayfulSoul.com

A whimsical boutique for your spirit filled with books, candles, hand selected crystals, essential oils, jewelry, clothing, music, prayer flags, meditation aids and ever-changing surprises.

farmers’ markets/ natural/organic THE GREEN MARKET

9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamery.com

Indiana’s yearround market, bringing you sustainably produced local goods.

Summer hours, Fridays from 4-8pm. See ad on page 10.

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JAMESON CAMP

2001 Bridgeport Rd, Indianapolis, 317-241-2661 JamesonCamp.org

Jameson Camp is a resource for the entire Indianapolis community. We offer anywhere from summer camp programming to retreat or meeting spaces to suit your needs.

A delicious, diabetic-friendly, unprocessed Belgian chocolate with more antioxidants in one 33-calorie piece than 1/2 pound of raw spinach. No preservatives or caffeine. See ad on page 10.

farms - organic TRADERS POINT CREAMERY, THE LOFT RESTAURANT & DAIRY BAR 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamery.com

This artisan dairy farm is a serene break from the city hustle.

Serving Brunch, Lunch & Dinner for the ultimate organic farm to table experience! See ad on page 14.

chiropractor art education ART WITH A HEART

6002 Sunnyside Rd, Indpls 317-823-9555 ArtWithAHeart.us

STILLPOINT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, INC.

9780 Lantern Rd., Ste. 230, Fishers 317-863-0365 DrPennella.com

Chiropractic focused wellness care concerned with the entire patient, not just symptoms.

Office care centered around optimizing the nervous system and thereby optimizing life.

See ad on page 18.

We use visual art to educate and inspire underserved youth in Indianapolis. Our programs help students develop creativity and explore the opportunities for art as a means to a secure, stable future. See ad on page 7.

health foods GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOOD COMPANY

6350 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis 317-253-3709 Good-Earth.com

Offering a distinctive and broad selection of natural and organic foods, supplements, beauty products, and apparel.

Family owned and operated since 1971. See ad on page 13.

essential oils body therapies EDEN’S PATHWAY

5496 Emerson Way, Indpls.

317-205-9377 EdensPathway.com

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Marilyn York, Independent Distributor 317-536-0011, ext. 2 MarilynYork.VibrantScents.com

Achieve balance and healing in a total holistic approach through massage, skin therapies, nail therapy and body wraps. Herbal Wellness and Body Therapies. See ad on page 18.

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INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES CREATE YOUR OWN HEALTH

Barbara Manley, RN, MS 8499 Fishers Center Drive, Fishers 317-753-1167

Barbara Manley is an instrument of healing utilizing SCIO, Reiki, Healing Touch, Meditation, and workshops to help you create your own health and wellness.

LIFE COACH ELAINE VOCI

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Private. Personal. professional.

Career, forgiveness, and life coaching that helps you know yourself better, heal painful life experiences, and determine your own destiny.

pet store PET SUPPLIES PLUS

Avon - Rockville Rd Broad Ripple - 62nd St. & Keystone Greenwood - County Line & Emerson Noblesville - S.R. 37 North of 32 PSPIndy.com

Greatest selection of products that improve your pet’s well-being. See ad on page 20.

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SeffrinSynergy.com 317-775-1418

Jennifer Seffrin, Certified Life Coach, utilizes an advanced method called Energy Leadership, providing you an integrated and comprehensive way to fully enjoy all areas of life.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN ORGANIC HEALTH ALLIANCE 1060 E. 86 St., Ste 63C, Indpls 317-581-9257 OrganicHealthAlliance.com

Maria Bond, Ph.D, ND will formulate a personalized healthcare plan using a combination of safe proven techniques and testing to help you achieve your optimal health.

See ad on page 12.

pet sITTING ASK LINDA PET SITTING

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Professional in-home cat and dog care, dog walking and house sitting. We’ll make sure your pets enjoy your vacation as much as you do!

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Planet Soul is on a mission to UNIFY the world through kindness, respect and service rooted in the belief We Are One. Join us. See ad on page 18.

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SHAMROCK WELLNESS

14535B Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel 317-703-4431 ShamrockWellness.com

A family-owned wellness center integrating the modalities of yoga and massage into the medical system of Carmel Riverview Rehab.

Linda Banter and son Eric Banter.

See ad on page 26.

NATURE’S KARMA

Carmel City Center, 711 Veteran’s Way 317-777-0896

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Devoted to providing high-quality items via Fair Trade, environmentally friendly goodies and organic skin care products that are made with all of nature’s wonders.

See ad on page 4.

skincare FRANGIPANI BODY PRODUCTS

Peaceful, Natural Skin Care. No chemicals, no synthetics, just plant-based ingredients. Products include Face Cleansers, Serums, Moisturizers, Body Oils, Hand and Nail Creams, and Healthy Balms. See ad on page 10.

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Enjoy smaller classes with personalized instruction. Exercise your body then join us for meditation, offered several times each week. Early morning and lunch classes available.

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10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers 317-841-0103 FlourishYoga.biz

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Your source for Anusara© Vinyasa, Restorative and Prenatal yoga.

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