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contents 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 CHOOSING FORKS

Doctors Advocate a Plant-Based Diet

• rain or shine

by Linda Sechrist

• 140 environmental & conservation exhibits • live music and good food • special activities for kids

OVER KNIVES

15 EATING

COOPERATIVELY Body, Community, Planet

by Renee Sweany

17 RAW FOODS A Holisitc Way

of Eating

by Beth Davis

18 CHANGING THE

WAY AMERICA EATS

Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

22 A LIFE DEDICATED

TO HELPING OTHERS An Interview with

John Edward

by Linda Sechrist

23 FARMING WITH A MISSION

by Beth Davis

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his month, I had the privilege of conducting a heartfelt interview with psychic medium, John Edward, who surprised me with an entertaining tale about his favorite junk foods! “If you don’t drop the fork and join the gym, your fat, like energetic clutter, takes up space in your energy field” says Edward.

Eating healing foods was and is a huge component in Edward’s life and contributed greatly to his weight loss efforts but it also cleansed his thoughts and unblocked his energy allowing his work to flow more freely. You can read about Edward on page 22.

In honor of National Nutrition month, Natural Awakenings is chock full of food related articles, tips and local favorites.

Let’s commit to feeding ourselves healthy doses of nourishment on a daily basis and freeing ourselves of unhealthy clutter. If I were a doctor, that would be my prescription for an optimal life!

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newsbriefs Grand Opening of Meridian Holistic Center

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steopathic physician, Charles Beck has moved his practice to 210 E. 91st Street, Suite B, in Indianapolis, which is located just east of N. Meridian Street. Dr. Beck’s care includes osteopathic manipulation, environmental medicine, prolotherapy, eyeglass prescription, dental and postural evaluations, and custom work with sporting equipment (including bicycle fitting and running shoe consultation).

In order to provide additional holistic services, he has joined forces with a naturopathic doctor, Melanie MacLaren to create Meridian Holistic Center.

As a naturopathic doctor and registered yoga teacher, Dr. MacLaren offers individualized programs for healing using nutrition, herbology, homeopathy, and aromatherapy. Her forte is working with chronic issues such as obesity, high cholesterol, insomnia, fatigue, depression, hormonal imbalances, and digestive issues. In addition, she provides stress management with yoga, meditation and deep relaxation.

“We plan to add weekly meditation and yoga classes as well as monthly educational seminars on natural health,” says Dr. MacLaren. By combining their efforts in creating this center, their goal is to provide a place where people can come to learn about natural health, manage their stress and receive personalized holistic and preventive care. As the space offers room to grow, they will be adding practitioners in the near future to offer additional healing modalities.

The center will be holding an open house on March 28th from 4-6pm. For inquiries 317-228-9270. Meridian-Holistic.com. See ad on page 14.

A World of Tastes at Artisano’s Oils and Spices

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rtisano’s Oils and Spices, in Indianapolis, features a variety of high quality oils, vinegars, infusions, salts, spices and peppers.

And the best part is, you can taste it for yourself at the tasting bar before you make any purchase.

Owner David Burcham traveled the world tasting the finest in spices, oils and condiments and then brought it all home to Indianapolis to share with the public. He and his team offer helpful advice on dinner parties, recipes, grilling out and new zesty spices to liven up any favorite foods.

All the glass bottles are recyclable and if you bring them back for a refill, Burcham offers a discount on the next fill up.

Awakening for the Soul, A Oneness Experience

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he Oneness Trainers/Facilitator, Andrea Loxley, Pattie Nicolson and Wendy Morrison invite the public to a weekend experience that will elevate ones consciousness to experience Oneness in a whole new light. Be immersed in divine and loving energies at Mother Nature’s Sun in Broad Ripple, March 23 through 25 and feel the Oneness with all that is.

This workshop will integrate sound, channeling and quantum energy to raise ones vibration to a new level.

Experience and learn chanting, sound immersions, oneness processes and blessings, channeled writing and guided meditations. At the end of the weekend, each individual will be initiated as a Blessing Giver and can give the Blessing to others. This beautiful golden energy is a gift to anyone who receives the Blessing but also for the Giver themselves.

Location: 6516 Ferguson St. RSVP, limited seating. For more information or to register, call 317-253-5683 or visit MotherNatureSun.com/awakening-forthe-soul.htm.

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with U-Relish Farm

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“The Dirty Dozen are apples, strawberries, celery, peaches, spinach, grapes, nectarines, sweet bell peppers, potatoes, blueberries, lettuce and kale.

So I buy organic or local when it comes to these.”

Beth Smith

Owner, Simplicity Holistic Health

-Relish Farm is among the merchants in the City Market that will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. O n M a r ch 1 6 , i t w i l l h o s t a performance of Celtic Rain from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. followed by the Indiana Ceili band performing on Saturday from 10a.m. until noon, a great place for families to gather after the parade.

U-Relish Farm is manifestation of Market management’s vision of transitioning the historic facility from what has long been thought of as a lunchtime spot to an artisan-crafted foods and gourmet retail products destination.

Solve the chore of dinner while warming up, participating in potato stamping and celebrating with a little luck of the Irish at the Indianapolis City Market.

For more information, stop by the booth at City Market or visit U-Relish.com.

Cleansing Workshop Offers Relief and Energy

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ix practice members and a chiropractor with Zionsville Holistic Chiropractic and Wellness Center recently finished a 21-day cleanse program designed to rejuvenate the body. The next cleanse introduction presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. on March 12 while the cleanse will begin on March 17 and conclude on April 8.

As part of the recent program, four nutritional products assisted with internal cleansing and each individual consumed an unlimited variety of fresh or frozen vegetables and fruit, limited amount of rice and lentils, olive or coconut oil and fresh spices. A couple of ounces of chicken or fish were included for the last 14 days.

According to the practice, the first day or two included some challenges for just about everyone, such as mild headaches and some fatigue, yet was followed with increased energy, mental clarity, better sleeping, less body aches, feeling younger plus a range of eight to 14 pounds in weight loss during the rest of the cleanse.

Location: 1620 W. Oak St., Ste. 100. For more information or to participate in the cleanse presentation, call Dr. Gerald Whalen at 317-733-9630 or visit ZionsvilleChiropractor.com.

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oin the Humane Society of Indianapolis for the greatest spectacle in dog walking as Harrison College presents Mutt Strut 2012 on Saturday, April 28th.

This one-of-a-kind event will bring people together from across Indiana and the country to walk the famous 2 ½ -mile oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in support of the Humane Society of Indianapolis (IndyHumane).

In 2011, more than 6,000 people attended, and the crowd is expected to be even larger this year.

Individuals can register to walk, with or without a pet, or create a Mutt Strut Pack (team) to raise money for IndyHumane as a group with friends, family or co-workers. Gates open at 9:30am on April 28th and Opening Ceremonies begin at 10:45am. The Track will remain open to walkers until 3pm for this rolling-start event Voted Best Charitable Event in Indianapolis by NUVO readers the last three years in a row!

For animals or owners that may not want to walk the full oval, there is a one-mile short course. Strollers and wagons are also permitted on the Track and Harrison College School of Veterinary Technology organizes “Paw Check” stations in the Plaza and around the Track in case pets need TLC. Through registrations, individuals and Packs are raising funds for IndyHumane and all proceeds go to help save the lives of the more than 6,000 animals the shelter helps each year. IndyHumane encourages participants to get friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to support their fundraising efforts and to set a fundraising goal of $700. This amount is, on average, what IndyHumane spends on the care (including medical attention, feeding, training and other care) of each animal they take in.

IndyHumane does not put animals down for space or time and operates completely on donations.

For more information, visit indymuttstrut.org. See ad on page 2.

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Through Core Energy Coaching™, Seffrin guides people to look at all areas of their life and learn how to assess their energetic impact. This provides the opportunity for making more aware choices and creating positive momentum. She is an expert in this topic and leading people to feeling more joy and purpose in life as a whole. The Seffrin Synergy motto is “Open Your Mind. Energize Your Life!”

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City Market Welcomes New Merchant

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“Our health is made of two components; genetics and environment. We cannot control our genetics, so it’s best to focus on positive attitude and healthy eating. Start the day with colorful fresh fruit and grains; and for the rest of the day indulge in lots of fresh greens, add color with more beautiful fresh veggies and round it all out with some good quality proteins. I always say ‘Eat well...be well!”

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ermenti Artisan, a farmers’ market favorite, joined City Market and specializes in fermented and cultured vegetables, sauerkrauts, kefir sodas, and kombucha drinks.

The Fermenti Artisan deli offers sandwiches, sausages, meats and cheese to buy, as well as signature drinks. Co-owners Mark Cox and Joshua Henson are committed to local food sourcing and offering a superior product made from the best ingredients. The team’s Apple Ginger Kraut, Sauerkraut and Curtido were recently certified as Indiana Artisan foods.

For more information or to sample products, visit City Market at 222 East Market St., Mon-Fri., 8am-8pm, and Saturday 9am-3pm.

Local Health Food Store Celebrates and Expands

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ountry Nutrition of Indiana has relocated to 1480 Olive Branch Parke Lane, Suite 700, in Greenwood. Since joining the team fresh out of college, the owner Audra Nicholls, recently relocated and expanded her shop by 800 square feet with the goal of offering customers a larger variety of health-related products to fill the coolers and shelves of this cozy urban storefront.

Customers can get answers to health-related questions from the knowledgeable staff on site or find healthy e-coupons online.

For more information, call 317-889-1305 or visit CountryNutritionStore.com.

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Simplicity Holistic Health Sets the Path to Vibrant Living

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holistic spa is now open at 8801 North Meridian Street, Suite 100, in central Indianapolis offering a body and spirit renovation to improve health, body and soul awareness, and set healthy, nourishing living patterns. As it opens its doors to light the way for healing and health in our area, Simplicity invites individuals to partake in the gift of being cared for, and let the journey to renewed health begin.

Owner and founder Beth Smith is offering a wide variety of holistic services including colon hydrotherapy. Smith says this is the first closed-unit colon hydrotherapy unit in Indiana allowing waste to be discretely transported into the drain line without offensive odor and without comprising the dignity of the individual.

State-of-the-art, FDA-cleared, sanitary colon hydrotherapy systems allow regulated temperature water to thoroughly cleanse the colon while maintaining maximum safety. A skilled, trained colon hydrotherapist will guide you through the entire process that lasts 35 to 40 minutes.

Other services include raw food, juices and meal planning; healing therapeutic massage; sauna therapy and much more.

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Social Movement Spreads

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he grand vision of the Evolver Social Movement is to create an international alternate social structure of evolvers who share their talents, resources, wisdom, and passions in building a better, more equitable world. Learn about it at a film series on March 2 and 10 at the Earth House Collective, in Indianapolis.

The organization promotes and supports an emerging value system that is sustainable, full of meaning and founded on human connection. It appreciates the magical aspects of life and cultivates a visceral connection to the natural world. Where others may hear alarm bells (rising oil prices, 2012, global warming), it answers the call—contributing to a new planetary culture based on ecological values, creative collaboration, and conscious evolution.

According to Evolver organizer Maria Renner, “We believe the success of each Spore relies on getting many different local groups and scenes to come together to build a more rich and vibrant sense of community.”

Coming in April

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Tickets: $7. Location: 237 N. East St. For more information or to order tickets, call 278-525-9787 or visit Eventbrite.com/event/2785259787 or Evolver.net.

St. Jude Heroes Run for a Reason

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undraising efforts for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are underway as they have partnered with the Carmel St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Marathon Championship Weekend to take place April 21st in Carmel.

Each year, thousands of people combine their pursuit of a personal fitness challenge with fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The St. Jude Heroes team is a nationwide group of everyday athletes with a common goal of finding cures and saving children. In 2010, more than 6,000 Heroes from across the country raised more than $3 million for the children of St. Jude. These efforts inspire hope in children who are battling cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.

Many St. Jude Heroes fundraising teams are comprised of friends, family or co-workers and individual efforts are also welcome. All fundraising and training resources are provided. St. Jude Heroes receive support and incentives based on fundraising levels including a St. Jude Heroes team singlet, an online training program, St. Jude running/walking coaches and support from St. Jude. This program is offered to all endurance athletes.

For more information contact Susie Tatum at 317-587-0925 or Susie.Tatum@StJude. org. Register to become a Hero at StJude.org/sjheroes.

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healthbriefs Banned in Britain Food Colorings are U.S. Staple

In 2007, a study by Southampton University, found artificial food colors have been proven to link to hyperactivity in children. The colors, banned in the UK, are allowed in the United States and manufacturers continue to sell Yellow 5 and 6, Red 3 and 40, Blue 1 and 2, Green 3 and Orange B. The Southampton researchers warned the additives were as harmful as lead in petrol, which was banned after it proved to lower children’s IQ by five points.

Their research, published in the medical journal ‘The Lancet’ in September 2007, was the evidence that artificial additives worsened the behavior of normal children as well as those diagnosed with ADHD. The researchers believe that removing artificial colors from children’s foods, including cakes, drinks and sweets, would bring significant health and social benefits. Thousands of children would avoid the blight on their education caused by hyperactive behavior, which can mean they are labeled slow and disruptive.

The Food Safety Agency (FSA), an independent department of the British Government, suggested there should be a voluntary ban by UK manufacturers by the end of 2009. The board also advises parents concerned by the Southampton study that they “might choose” not to give their children products containing the chemicals.

Tina Jesson is the owner of Tina’s Traditional Old English Kitchen and produces baked goods, jams and preserves from original English recipes using local and organic ingredients with no artificial colourings or preservatives. Connect at 317-858-4345.

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CHOOSING FORKS OVER KNIVES Doctors Advocate a Plant-Based Diet

by Linda Sechrist

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ilm Producer Brian Wendel’s concern for the many Americans suffering from multiple chronic diseases, as well as the strain this puts on our nation’s health care system and economy, sparked the idea for documenting what doctors researching the issue have to say about it. In his latest film, Forks Over Knives, these pioneering thinkers examine the claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases afflicting humanity can be controlled or reversed by avoiding the ingestion of animal-based and processed foods; more, they make a compelling case that switching to a wholefoods, plant-based diet can restore health.

Much of the foundational science showing why a plant-based diet of whole foods is not only best for everyone’s health, but also for the planet, comes from noted nutrition research pioneer T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. He has summarized his results in his book, The China Study, co-authored with his son, Dr. Thomas M. Campbell. His 1980 study of 130 Chinese villages, involving 6,500 adults and their families, directly tied the consumption of animal protein-based foods to the development of cancer and heart disease.

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the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in Beijing, specifically characterized casein, a protein found in milk from mammals, as “the most relevant carcinogen ever identified.” With concrete evidence in hand, and accounting for other diet and lifestyle factors, the pair went on to conclude that consuming whole, plant-based foods offers the best strategy for improving health and preventing serious diseases.

Other solid science presented in the film comes from Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., whose 150 scientific articles complement the 1995 publication of his peeracclaimed book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, which summarizes the results of his long-term research on arresting and reversing coronary artery disease through nutrition. In his two decades of global research, Esselstyn, who directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, found that wherever people ate a plant-based diet, cancer and cardiovascular diseases were rare.

In many of the case histories and personal stories chronicled in Forks Over Knives, diet was used as a treatment for various diseases and cited as being more effective than prescription drugs. Anthony Yen and Evelyn Oswick, for example, attest how their lives were saved by switching to a whole-foods, plant-based diet after a lifetime of illness that included multiple heart attacks and surgeries, as well as chronic chest pain. Treatment under the care of Esselstyn succeeded in reversing advanced-stage heart disease in both cases. Today, they enjoy active lives full of friends, family and meaningful work.

Social media channels such as Facebook have been vital to spreading the word about the effective solutions presented by the Forks Over Knives film and companion book (complete with recipes). Wendel reports inspiring posts such as, “Your film changed my life,” or “I no longer require diabetes medication.”

Potential savings in costs to people and the planet are vast. Consider, for instance, that according to the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, if the entire U.S. population were to adopt a plant-based diet for just one day, the nation would save at least 100 billion gallons of drinking water, enough to supply every person in every home in New England for nearly four months.

Wendel foresees the ForksOverKnives.com website ultimately expanding into a news resource, linking people with information provided by leading experts in the wholefoods, plant-based world via various media platforms.

It will also provide opportunities to blog with experts, listen to live broadcasts about food preparation and find resources to help individuals transition to a healthier, plant-based diet.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines. www.NACrossroads.com

Eating Cooperatively Body, Community, Planet co·op·er·a·tive [koh-op-er-uh-tiv] adjective: working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit. noun: a jointly owned enterprise engaging in the production or distribution of goods or the supplying of services, operated by its members for their mutual benefit, typically organized by consumers or farmers.

Body Read labels. If it’s difficult to pronounce it, don’t eat it. Quinoa may be the only exception to this rule.

Ask questions. Get to know the people who produce and sell the local food.

Eat real food. Focus on fresh vs. processed to eliminate chemical preservatives and overpackaging.

Greg Monzel Pogue’s Run Grocer General Manager

Community Food brings people together, but it’s not just about sharing a meal, it’s also a social experience.

Indiana is the 10th largest farming state, but 90% of the food is imported.

Strengthening the local food community will also strengthen the local economy.

Produce begins losing its nutritional value the minute it gets picked, so choosing local food is good for the community and the body.

“What we are missing in the Standard American Diet (SAD) is a connection with our food.

Industrial food has disconnected us from traditional wisdom in pasture based sustainable farming practices. Sacred nutrient dense foods can heal, such as cultured lacto-fermented foods and beverages.”

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What does it mean to eat cooperatively? At Pogue’s Run Grocer, they take a body, community, planet approach. The goal is to help people find foods that are nutritious for the physical body and personal well-being, are connected through the local community and have a small carbon footprint, all while being sustainably produced.

Mark Cox

Co-Owner, Fermenti Artisan

Planet Earth offers everything needed to take care of a body. By nourishing the soil organically, it produces nutritious and delicious foods. Reducing the amount of packaging of foods decreases the consumption of resources, including petroleum and trees. Eliminating pesticides and other harsh chemicals produces biodiversity and sustainability.

Every grocery purchase affects the physical body, the community, the economy, and the environment and is an ideal time to make choices that have a positive impact.

Whether shopping at a local food co-op or at a traditional grocery store, consider the body, community and planet when making food choices.

The mission of Indy Food Co-op’s community-owned grocery store, Pogue’s Run Grocer, is to serve urban Indianapolis with a full-service natural products grocery store featuring affordable, fresh, healthy foods and locally produced goods. Pogue’s Run Grocer is also available to give presentations on eating cooperatively. 317-4264963. PoguesRunGrocer.com. See ad on page 5. natural awakenings

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Raw Foods

by Beth Davis

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hile the raw food lifestyle is by no means mainstream, it is certainly gaining momentum for those searching for a healthy, holistic way of eating.

Raw foods are referred to as “living” and consist of minimally processed fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sprouted grains and legumes. The plant-based cuisine is prepared at 118 degrees or lower, which helps it retain its nutritional value (raw food advocates say foods cooked above that temperature will lose enzymes, nutrients, minerals and vitamins).

Sarah Stout, a raw food gourmet chef and owner of Reinventing Wellness, says it’s a common misconception that the cuisine is tasteless and lacks the nutrients bodies need. “A lot of people turn to salad, not realizing that it is so much more than that,” she explains.

“Think cheeses made out of nuts and seeds, pasta made with vegetables, pasta sauces, mock Fettuccine Alfredo and ice cream made with nuts and coconut—the list is endless.”

Stout even offers raw foods certification classes for beginners to advanced levels. The classes give participants the opportunity to interact and sample the delicious food offerings,

and better understand the concepts, techniques and equipment needed.

As a nutritionist and naturopathic physician, Stout says though the benefits of raw foods are plentiful, she does not advocate a 100 percent raw diet. “There is always room for malnutrition if not done in a healthy manner. I feel it’s more important to eat seasonally and perhaps 80-85 percent raw. Most importantly, I recommend always working with a qualified professional.”

Indy resident, Maria Renner, has experienced the benefits of a raw food diet firsthand. Inspired to eat raw for 30 days, she began her journey in January (with the help of a raw food chef) and has undergone what she calls “a complete transformation.”

She lost 25 pounds, but she gained a whole new appreciation for food. “I have become more mindful about what I eat and where it comes from—it has changed my relationship with food.”

But, that’s just the beginning. Renner says she has more energy, mental clarity and even clearer skin. Plus, she feels

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“more balanced, steady, peaceful and calm.” It’s a feeling she doesn’t want to go away. She intends to stick with the raw food lifestyle, and do what she can to help spread the word.

Renner and Stout both mention the importance of a strong emotional support system. “It is so easy to quit if you don’t have a supportive framework around you,” notes Stout.

For those interested in raw food but not willing to make the commitment, Stout suggests starting out slow. “The average person already eats 25 percent raw a day. Start by adding a salad a day, or taking fresh fruit or vegetables for a snack instead of a granola bar. It is a great way try new things, while incorporating more raw foods in your daily diet.”

Reinventing Wellness is located at 8725 Gordonshire Drive in Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-408-0110 or visit ReinventingWellness.com. See ad on page 20.

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Changing the Way America Eats Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods

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by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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entucky farmer and writer Wendell Berry states that in order for people to care about their food, “They have to taste it.”

Tasting the difference between fresh, local, organic foods and those that travel hundreds or thousands of miles before touching our taste buds is catalyzing a healthy change across America. Consider the growth in patronage of farmers’ markets alone: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports the number of markets has soared, from 1,755 in 1994 to 7,175 in 2011.

What’s driving the surge? Incentives include our appreciation of scrumptious seasonal flavor, a comforting sense of community and the reassurance of

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knowing exactly where our food comes from and who—often on a first-name basis—grew or produced it. Good, healthy food germinates in genuine relationships—between growers and consumers, and farmers and the Earth. Local markets boost hometown economies, too; the USDA predicts a record $7 billion in such food sales this year, delivering a greater proportion of food dollars directly to farmers.

Regional food systems also support the biological diversity that is vital to sustainability. According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, “different varieties of the same species,” have “statistically

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different nutrient contents.” In other words, each variety promises a unique mix of health-protecting compounds.

Supermarkets must rely on crops and animal products that can withstand long-distance travel and also meet uniform appearance standards. Small farmers serving local markets, on the other hand, can better preserve the legacy of biologically diverse heirloom crops and heritage breeds because of the shorter distances between field and plate. An heirloom tomato picked ripe at peak flavor can’t survive a lengthy commute, but nothing tastes better when it’s plucked fresh from the vine and still warm from the sun.

Planting diverse, region-specific crops also reduces the burden of weeds, pests and plant diseases—and any related chemical use—and helps provide safe nourishment for pollinators and wildlife, as well. No wonder the Organic Farming Research Foundation characterizes farmers as the largest group of ecosystem managers on Earth.

Everyone can support a cause that feeds us well while caring for the planet.

With 57 being the current average age of American farmers, and more than a quarter 65 or older, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition recognizes the desperate need for more young farmers. When the National Young Farmer’s Coalition recently surveyed 1,000 beginning farmers, it found that access to capital, land and health insurance presented the biggest hurdles to entering farming as a career.

The Women, Food and Agriculture Network has identified access to health care as the main challenge facing females that want to farm.

While city dwellers tend to idealize farming as a romantic occupation in a bucolic setting, it is actually a risky, physically demanding job. Despite the challenges, farmers say they love their work because they enjoy being outside,

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working with their hands, producing high-quality food and being their own boss. It helps to be healthy, smart and an optimist at heart.

To consumers coping in a down economy, the cheapest price may sometimes seem like the best choice. John Ikerd, professor emeritus of agricultural economics at the University of Missouri, notes that, “Americans, on average, are spending only half as much of their disposable income for food today as they were in the 1960s.” However, at the same time, “The percentage spent on health care has doubled.”

Scores of studies show that many of today’s chronic diseases are related to poor diet. Factor in medical costs associated with food-borne illnesses, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pesticide- and hormone-contaminated food and water, and it’s easy to understand why Michael Carolan, author of The Real Cost of Cheap Food, declares, “Cheap food... is actually quite expensive.”

One way for families to save money on food costs is to reduce waste. Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland, says Americans waste more than 40 percent of the food we produce for consumption, throwing away $100 billion-plus in food a year. Most of it ends up in landfills.

Instead of providing incentives to agribusinesses to produce less expensive food, smarter national farm and food policies could prioritize producing higher quality food and wasting less of it. Kathy Bero, board president of NuGenesis Farm, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, advocates shifting commodity payments to organic farmers. Her nonprofit educational farm promotes “food as medicine,” along with cost-saving, health-boosting consumer strategies such as learning how to garden and cook to maximize nutritional value.

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Inspiring Trends Stephanie Coughlin, a farmer in San Diego, California, says: “If you don’t have local farms, you don’t have local security.” Across the country, communities are proving how a few conscious buyers can improve everyone’s access to high-quality local foods.

Farm to Hospital: As director of nutrition services at Fletcher Allen Health Care, in Burlington, Vermont, Registered Dietitian Diane Imrie has the power to influence the economic security and sustainability of her community and surrounding region. Imrie sources approximately 40 percent of the food served at her hospital from farms located within a day’s drive. In her work, she helps keep farmers on their land while providing higher quality food to patients and staff.

The facility also supports onsite gardens, which yielded $2,000 worth of produce in 2011, despite

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Vermont’s short growing season. The hospital food is so popular that its café serves downtown businesspeople, further bolstering profitability and community benefits.

For local maple sugar producer Bernie Comeau, Imrie’s consistent purchases provide an income he can count on every month. Imrie is glad to note that for farmers, selling their food to the hospital is “like a stamp of approval.”

Marydale DeBor, who founded and led the “plow to plate” comprehensive food and disease-prevention initiative associated with Connecticut’s New Milford Hospital, maintains that, “Institutional leadership is critical.” She says that thanks to a supportive CEO that believed in bringing farm-fresh foods to hospital food services, their retail café more than doubled its revenue within two years.

DeBor believes that hospital food should set an example for public health. “We need to support beginning farmers, and more food hubs and new distribution systems to facilitate access,” she says. “Consumers need to let their hospitals know they should focus on good food and nutrition.”

Farm to Restaurant: Leigh Lockhart, owner of Main Squeeze Natural Foods Café and Juice Bar, in Columbia, Missouri, buys supplies directly from local organic farmers and never quibbles about price.

She composts any food waste in her garden, where she grows some of the produce used in her restaurant. Rather than large plates of cheap food, Lockhart serves portions within U.S. Dietary Guidelines, comprising higher quality, more satisfying meals.

Relationships with chefs are important to farmers, advises Carol Ann Sayle, owner of Boggy Creek Organic Farm, in Austin, Texas. Farmers can rely on a sure buyer; chefs appreciate dependable and high quality food; and customers return because of the great taste.

Farm to School: Organic farmer Don Bustos, program director for the American Friends Service Committee of New Mexico, trains beginning farmers and ranchers in ways to provide food to the Albuquerque Public School District and beyond. For example, farmers

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grow crops during the winter in solarpowered greenhouses, and aggregate their products to meet school needs.

Mobile meat processing and distribution networks also create jobs while keeping small farmers economically and environmentally viable, explains Bustos. Local agriculture fuels strong communities and fresh local foods help children thrive.

In the Pacific Northwest, AmeriCorps volunteer Emma Brewster works with the Real Food Challenge, a national youth-based program that encourages colleges and universities to shift 20 percent of their food budgets to farm-fresh, locally sourced foods.

Brewster works with Lucy Norris, project manager for the Puget Sound Food Network, which creates opportunities beyond farmers’ markets for local area farmers to connect with regional processors, distributors and end users, including Seattle Public Schools.

Hands in the Dirt Regardless of occupation, many people feel a natural urge to work with the soil and witness the miracle of seeds sprouting new life. Rose Hayden-Smith, Ph.D., a garden historian and a designated leader in sustainable food systems at the University of California– Davis, points out that home, school, community and workplace victory gardens established during World War II succeeded in producing about 40 percent of our nation’s vegetables.

In both world wars, she says, our national leadership “recognized that food and health were vital national security issues.” They still are today.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, a.k.a. the Food Sleuth (FoodSleuth@gmail.com), is a registered dietitian and awardwinning writer and radio host, based in Columbia, Missouri. She co-created F.A.R.M.: Food, Art, Revolution Media – a Focus on Photography to Re-vitalize Agriculture and Strengthen Democracy to increase advocacy for organic farmers (Enduring-Image.blogspot. com). Learn more at Food Sleuth Radio at kopn.org.

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ilk from grass-fed, pastured cows contains a higher level of omega-3 fatty acids than milk from confined, grain-fed cows, according to Jo Robinson, New York Times Bestselling author of Pasture Perfect. When grass-fed cows are allowed to graze on open pasture, they produce milk with higher levels of another beneficial fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).

Dr. Fritz Kunz, the owner of Trader’s Point Creamery in Zionsville, IN, is so convinced of the benefits of grass fed cow’s milk that he insists upon a diet of 100% organic grass for his cows. “When animals are raised on pasture and eat the rich greens, they acquire nutrients that are important to human health: omega-3, fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), beta-carotene

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O u r awa r d - w i n n i n g Fleur de la Terre is a classic farmstead Gouda. The gentle aging of this cheese results in a creamy yet firm texture that carries hints of the sweet herbs and grasses that grow on our rich bottom land. Mild and buttery with a pleasingly tangy after bite.

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Cheese and vitamins A and D. The health benefits do not end with the milk- they extend to the cheese itself. “Healthy, tasty cheeses are easy to craft with such great milk,” said Trader’s Point’s head cheese-maker Lindsay Klaunig. She says, the quality of the milk allows a rich palate of flavors to come through in the farm’s assortment of artisan cheeses, which range from the sophisticated Fleur de la Terre to the rustic, beer-washed Brick Street Tomme.

Traders Point Farm Organics & Creamery is a family-owned artisan creamery and dairy farm located in Zionsville, Indiana. They may be reached at 317-733-1700 or online at TradersPointCreamery.com. Visitors are welcome to observe creamery production and cow milking. See ad on page 11.

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John Edward

A Life Dedicated to Helping Others

By Linda Sechrist

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s a well-known medium and author, John Edward relies on more than his five senses for gathering information. His sixth sense, highly developed extra-sensory perception (ESP)—a term coined

by Duke University researcher J.B. Rhine—affords him the ability to acquire information by paranormal means independent of any known physical sense or deduction from previous experience. Edward’s personal mission as a medium enables him to bring comfort and hope to people by reuniting them with those who they loved, lost, and crossed over. On his internationally syndicated talk shows, Crossing Over with John Edward and John Edward Cross Country, his deeply compelling and occasionally humorous approach has earned him a loyal following.

The increasing popularity of TV shows like The Medium, in which actress Patricia Arquette played the role of real-life medium Allison Dubois, and the Ghost Whisperer, has made the life of a medium appear a little more normal. All the challenges—family relationships, marriage, career, children, and maintaining health, as well as balancing the many obligations and responsibilities of every day life with personal growth and the fulfillment of dreams—largely constitute a part of any medium’s life. The major exception: seeing or sensing the deceased, and delivering their messages to the living.

To be a professional medium requires the obvious— a well-developed intuitive capacity—as well as essential but less obvious aptitudes that many of us would find nearly impossible: unquestionable trust in an invisible world; the capability to suspend judgment and the need for control, healthy self-esteem; solid grounding; a lack of fear about death; a deep sense of compassion; a willingness to be open to multiple possibilities without choosing one; acceptance of and comfort with the unknown; and an ability to see the bigger picture. What would motivate anyone to master these capabilities? Edward’s motivation is a deeply rooted sense of empathy and compassion that can only be satiated by helping others who are in the grips of deep emotional pain over the loss of a loved one.

A TV producer, who once asked Edward to do a reality show, had his idea quickly rejected. “It would be boring to 22

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watch me eat, sleep, write, play with my kids and dogs, and hang out with my wife,” quips Edwards who, like many millions of individuals, has wrestled with bad eating habits and weight gain.

Queried about his transition to lifestyle changes, that now support wellness, Edward speaks reflectively about his early programming. “I have rich family memories from my childhood, where food was a big part of our Italian household. I was a finicky eater and didn’t like foods that my mom, grandma, and aunts prepared,” says Edward. Because his family was concerned that he was too lean, they fattened him up with the foods he loved—white bread, devil dogs, Hostess cupcakes, and Pepsi in his milk. “It was the only way I would drink it,” notes Edward who sees his early eating habits as the reason that he can still enjoy the taste of food that isn’t good for him. “I rarely eat those foods now,” he remarks.

Until the age of 25, when a friend told Edward that he couldn’t continue his bad eating habits forever, he never thought about the consequences of weight gain. “My friend was right. A year later 10 extra pounds were deposited in my fat bank,” he recalls. Although the Atkins high-protein diet and regular trips to the gym worked, unfortunately Edward didn’t change his old programming or throw out his old wardrobe.

“As a result, my weight yo-yoed until I was 40. The weight-loss tricks quit working, my metabolism slowed down and weight crept up faster than ever before,” explains Edward, who recalls a nurturing nudge from another friend who suggested that he needed to take better care of his energy body.

“My friends and family could see my dilemma and dared me to do Weight Watchers. I accepted the challenge just so I could show them that it wouldn’t work,” says Edward with a laugh in his voice. Losing 25 pounds made Edward realize that the program worked because it made him aware and accountable for his choices. “When I lecture now and people tell me that I got skinny, I respond: No, I got smart, accountable, and aware of what I put into my body. If you don’t drop the fork and join the gym, your fat, like energetic clutter, takes up space in your energy field.”

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the electrical resistance on the skin’s surface for the purpose of detecting energy imbalances along the body’s meridian lines. The EDS technician, who managed to make Edward more aware of his energetic health, grabbed his attention when she told him that he was experiencing oral dental stress.

“The machine was registering excessive mercury in my body because just weeks earlier I had the mercury fillings removed,” clarifies Edward. One of the technician’s questions—do you drink a lot of diet soda—stunned Edward, who answered yes. “The diet soda damaged my hypothalamus, which I am now healing with supplements,” advises Edward, who notes that the experience brought back his friend’s words: you need to take better care of your energy body.

Today, when Edward travels, instead of raiding the hotel mini-bar before he does readings, he makes healthier choices—a weight watcher brownie and a stevia cola—instead of his old faithful—a Hershey bar and a diet soda— which once provided his secret energy boost before taping a show. “For the first two weeks my healthy choices didn’t taste good but then my taste buds changed. Now that I eat better, I can feel the difference,” enthuses Edward, who explains that although the lifestyle changes aren’t reflected in his ability to do readings, they have made a noticeable difference in his physical body. “It’s the instrument that has to stay in tune for the energy to come through it,” says Edward.

American mythology professor Joseph Campbell [1904-1987], collaborated with his friend, George Lucas, on the Star Wars Trilogy, and helped awaken millions of people to the fact that there is an entire aspect of our consciousness, a part of our being, that most of us have rarely, if ever, touched.

Though he spoke of this consciousness in terms of the hero’s journey, it is really the journey to individuation, to the reclamation of all our aspects, even the unseen ones that Edward is so comfortable with.

Farming with a Mission

by Beth Davis

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arvestland Farm, in Anderson, is not your typical farm. Sure, it offers a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, a farm store and even sells its organically grown produce at local farmers’ markets, but it is also a social mission.

For the past five years, the farm—operated by Aspire Indiana, a private, nonprofit organization that provides therapy and recovery services to people living with behavioral and mental health disorders, addictions and substance abuse—has not only provided food to the community, but also provided employment opportunities to disadvantaged individuals.

“We have incredibly high standards and therefore offer a really good-quality product,” says farm manager, David Robb. “People appreciate that not only can they purchase this fresh, nutrient dense produce, but they are supporting a social mission as well.”

The farm’s spring and summer CSA is a partnership between members and the farm. Members (called shareholders) purchase a share in the farm’s gardens before the season starts and then get a weekly basket of fresh produce, fresh herbs and even flowers. What is in the basket depends on what is in season, but ranges from lettuce, kale, cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes, green beans, corn, peppers, and squash to name a few.

The farm store, located on Harvestland Farm’s campus between Anderson and Lapel, has fresh, naturally-grown produce available year-round, seven days a week thanks to on-site hoop houses and greenhouses. In fact, in the past year, the farm added two more hoop houses, which expanded the winter vegetable production to 17,000 square feet. Last season, the farm had seven acres under production and this year will go to 14 acres.

“It is our goal as a market garden to produce the cleanest, freshest, tastiest varieties of organically raised produce available in our area while at the same time enhancing our social mission of providing employment opportunities for citizens with disabilities,” notes Robb.

Harvestland Farm is located at 6775 SR 32 in Anderson. For more information, visit YourMarketGarden.org.

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Healthful Variety

Dish Up Variety Treat Your Dog to Good Health and Good Taste

Shopping for Choices

by Wendy Bedwell-Wilson

“Broiled chicken, brown rice and steamed broccoli again?”

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By definition, a varied diet is dense in nutrients and changes regularly; a decided departure from the stick-to-the-samefood routine encouraged by dog food experts of the past.

Dr. Sean Delaney, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist in Davis, California, says that today’s varied diet for dogs should resemble a cornucopia, filled with healthy meats, whole grains, legumes, dairy, fruits and vegetables. “For optimum health, it’s better to have the food in a natural, unprocessed state,” he says.

To start, dogs require 12 amino acids in their diets, so foods that contain all of them would provide the best quality protein for dogs, advises Dr. Rebecca Remillard, Ph.D., a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and founder of Veterinary Nutritional Consultations, in Hollister, North Carolina. “Egg and liver are of the highest protein quality because of their amino acid profiles,” she advises.

A varied diet even reduces the chances of dogs developing an allergy to certain foods, like chicken or wheat, adds Delaney. “Feeding a dog food that’s not commonly used in the pet food industry—a food that he’s naïve to—reduces the potential that the animal will develop an allergic reaction to it.”

hen you sit down to dinner, you prefer some variety, and so does your dog, who may well inquire, “What, kibble again?” Day after day of the same mix of protein, carbohydrates, fats and veggies can hamper any appetite, human or canine. But a diet packed with different food types can make eating more enjoyable.

Before concocting your own dog food blends, it helps to learn more about potential ingredients and the benefits of a varied diet, as well as how to successfully introduce new foods.

Dr. Tracy Lord, a holistic veterinarian based at the Animal Clinic and Wellness Center, in Williamsburg, Virginia, says that older theories once claimed that dogs would become picky eaters or experience indigestion on a varied diet, but that perspective has since been questioned.

To the contrary, variety brings excitement and interest to the table—or the bowl. For instance, Lord points out, “If you feed your child a dinner of chicken, broccoli, brown rice and cantaloupe, you can pat yourself on the back for providing a well-balanced nutritious meal. But if you feed this same meal to your child three times a day throughout his life, you would start to see nutritional deficiencies.” Plus, no one would be surprised to hear that the child is tiring of it.

The same holds true for dogs, she says. Their bodies appreciate the different sources of nutrition, while their taste buds respond to delicious change-ups.

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commercially prepared, top-quality, frozen, canned or dry foods and simply rotating them, as long as the owner provides a consistent number of calories. This approach will ensure that a dog receives the right balance of nutrients, says Remillard.

She explains that, “Federally regulated, commercially prepared foods have processing methods and quality assurance programs that limit the potential for food-borne illnesses in pets and offer guarantees, a nutritional profile and bioavailability of nutrients.” Remillard further notes, however, that not all products are equal when it comes to highly desirable ingredients, so as with any other processed food, consumers must read labels.

Varied diets also may be prepared at home. That’s where home chefs can get creative with different types of meats, grains and vegetables, but they should follow guidelines prepared by a trained nutritionist, Remillard cautions.

“Unless properly formulated by a nutritionist, diets developed at home are not likely to be complete and balanced,” she says. “The nutritional profile of any diet— including homemade diets—depends on how the recipe was formulated, the nutrient content of the ingredients and how the owner prepares the food. Homemade diets may also contain contaminants and food-borne microbes if the owner isn’t careful.”

Sometimes, just adding a little something special to a dog’s bowl will give him the variety he’s craving. For example, “If we’re making something our dog loves, like grilled salmon or ahi, we’ll cook a little piece for her and give her a little less kibble in her dish,” relates Alyce Edmondton, who lives in Redmond, Washington. “We always share our dog-safe leftovers with her. We figure that if it’s good for us, it’s good for her, too.”

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FRIDAY, MARCH 9

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Gem Show – 10am-6pm Fri, Sat and Sun 11am5pm. Join the Center for Creative Healing at this upcoming gem show. 11355 Chester Rd, Sharonville, OH. Center4CreativeHealing.com or GemStreetUSA.com.

Guru Yoga Mandala Retreat – 11am-7:30pm.

March 2nd and 3rd. 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 7:30pm.

Preliminary practices of accumulating merit, or positive energy, by making mandala offerings and receiving powerful blessings by engaging in the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317374-5281. Info@Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

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Intent Heals Journal Workshop – 1:303:30pm. An experiential healing workshop that offers a tangible way to engage in prayer, gratitude and forgiveness. Participants each receive a journal in a silk bag to continue the journaling process after the workshop. $30.

Elaine Voci Life Skills Coaching, LLC. 11805 N. Pennsylvania Street, Carmel. 317-730-5481.

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Inner Body, Outer Activism: Keynote with Matthew Sanford – 7:30-9pm. Through his remarkable story, Matthew Sanford shares his yogic exploration of his inner body after surviving a devastating car accident and living with paralysis for the last thirty-two years. No Preregistration. By Donation: $20 suggested. Cityoga School of Yoga and Health, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis.

My Reincarnation Film – 7:30pm. Join Evolver Indianapolis for a film series that explores the depths and boundaries of human consciousness.

Evolver Indpls. Earth House Collective, 237 North East St., Indpls. EvolverIndy@Gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 3

Yogathon – 8am-5pm. Relax and renew with this day of yoga. Try out an array of different classes while you contribute to our scholarship fund. $25.

5038 E. 56th St., Indpls, IN 46226. 317-257-9642.

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Maple Syrup Festival Hike in Rockville – 10am.

Hike 5-6 miles in and around scenic Rockville followed by a drive to the maple syrup camps.

Meet at the Tourist Information Center, 401 E Ohio St (US 36), Rockville. Mary 317-919-8574.

June 317-372-3018. IndyHike.org.

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Creating Wellness – 1-4:30pm. Join Barb Manley for this Chorpa Center workshop. Workbook included. $75. Source Yoga, 8609 E. 116th St, Fishers. 317-753-1167. CreateYourOwnHealth.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

Dr. Sue Morter – 10:30am. Join Spiritual Science Indianapolis for a healing message utilized for individuals to bridge the worlds of spirituality, science and practical living. Spiritual Science Indianapolis, 3905 Vincennes Rd, Indpls, 317471-3533, SpiritualScienceIndianapolis.org.

Yoga Basics and Beyond – 4 week program.

Workshop is designed specifically for the beginner or anyone wanting a step-by- step review of the fundamentals. $40. RSVP Req’d. Cityoga School of Yoga and Health. 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls.

317-920-9642. Cityoga.biz.

MONDAY, MARCH 5

Kundalini Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Become consciously conscious with Kundalini Yoga - a dynamic combination of breathwork, meditation, postures and mantra. Hari Datti Kaur. Pinecone Center, 841 W. 53rd St. (Rocky Ripple), Indpls. 317-679-3717.

PineconeCenter.net.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6

Master Mind Discussion – “Prosperity” is the first subject of discussion during a teleconferenced Master Mind Discussion Group for learning spiritual principles to increase abundance in numerous aspects of the participants’ lives. $10 made via pay pal. Unity of Indianapolis.

Info@UnityOfIndy.com. UnityOfIndy.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

Nourishing Nosh for Body and Soul Cooking Class – 5:30-7:30pm. The food we eat is the foundation of our health. Learn how certain foods promote a strong immune system and boost energy and incorporate them into everyday cooking. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr., Indpls. 317-408-0110. ReinventingWellness.com.

Keys to the Kingdom Prosperity Class – 6:308:30pm. A seven-week course with a money-back guarantee to change your life. Workbook/ CDs are $45 and the class requires participants to tithe 10 percent of their income during the course. Register 317-635-4066 or UnityOfIndy.com.

Crystal Class – 7-8:30pm. Easy, useful and practical ways to increase the use of crystals through layout, arrays and grids for love, abundance, protection and peace. Goddess Elite, 23140 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Melissa. 440-7777211. GoddessEliteLLC@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8

Work From Home Open Forum – 7-8pm. The new Shaklee Dream Plan for those who desire to make more money working from home. Free.

Delaware Top. Gov. Center, 9090 East 131st St., Fishers. Tammy Mutter 317-345-1366.

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Gem Show – 10am-6pm Fri, Sat and Sun 11am5pm. Join the Center for Creative Healing at this upcoming gem show. Cuyahog County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Rd., Berea, OH. Center4CreativeHealing.com or GemStreetUSA.com.

Branches Breath concert – 7pm. Branches Breath is a four-piece Native American flute musical ensemble whose music is a mix of percussion, extemporaneous song and composed melodies with world and Native American flutes. The group includes Jason Chaplin, Jeffrey Gegner, Richard Brooner & Adam Riviere. $5. $10/CD. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls.

317-253-5683. Wendy@MotherNatureSun.com.

MotherNatureSun.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

Non-Violent Communication Workshop – Sat., and Sun. Handle conflict successfully and communicate with respect for a win/win outcome. $225. Held at Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

Relationship Workshop – 1-3pm. How to Heal and Transform your Relationships through Creative Communication led by Dr. Lori Desautels, author and instructor at Marian University. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware, Indpls.

317-635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com.

Healthiest Coffee, Tea and Hot Cocoa Break – 3-5pm. Come try an international enriched coffee, tea and cocoa. Free. Fishers. Gano Excel. RSVP Tomoe Nakamura 317-340-6341.

I Am Film Screening – 7:30pm. Join Evolver Indianapolis for a film series that explores the depths and boundaries of human consciousness. Evolver Indpls. Earth House Collective, 237 North East St., Indpls. $7. EvolverIndy@Gmail.com. Evolver. net.To purchase tickets for other films in the series EvolverFilmSeries.eventbrite.com/.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

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Free day of Acupuncture – 12-5pm. New patients and existing patients who want to bring in friends or family. Indy Acupuncture & Indy Downtown Community Acupuncture, 6155 N. College Ave. & 111 E. 16th St. Indpls.

317-255-3030 or 317-423-9999. IndyAcu.com.

Relationship Play – 1-4pm. An experiential, high-energy training workshop teaches conscious relationship and body centered transformations for individuals, couples and professionals. Create profound leaps in one’s capacity to handle greater levels of intimacy, vitality and creativity. $60.

RSVP 317-374-7867. Peggy@PeggyHellman. com. PeggyHellman.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13

Community HU Song – 6:30pm. Gain a deeper understanding of yourself and why things happen the way they do in your life at free Community HU Song services presented by Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. Free. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 15

Kundalini Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Thursdays. $15.

Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls.

317-627-3711. Info@KarlaYoga.com for details.

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Dream Group – 7:30-9pm. A journey of excavation and discovery as we traverse the landscapes of our subconscious. Bring a journal, pen and a dream. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N. Ferguson, Indpls. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

Healthiest Coffee, Tea and Hot Cocoa Break – 3-5pm. Come try an international enriched coffee, tea and cocoa. Free. Fishers. Gano Excel. RSVP Tomoe Nakamura 317-340-6341.

MONDAY, MARCH 19

Is Autism Treatable – 7pm. Cecilia Coble, Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) Indiana Chapter Coordinator will present information about the use of special diets and biomedical interventions as a treatment option for children with autism. Monon Community Center (East Building), 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel. HMNIndianapolis. blogspot.com/.

Author’s Evening with Annie Burnside – 6:30-8:30pm.

Soul to Soul Parenting: A Guide to Raising a Spiritually Conscious Family. Free. The Playful Soul, 6516 N. Ferguson, Indpls.

317-253-0499.

ThePlayfulSoul.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23

Oneness Awakening Weekend – March 23-25.

Explore your inner being with powerful processes, sound, meditation and with the energy that brings us together with all that is. Led by Andrea Loxley, Pattie Nicolson and Wendy Morrison. Register online at MotherNatureSun.com.

Gong in Spring Equinox Meditation – 7-8:15pm.

Enjoy easy yoga, breathwork and mantra, then lay down in Shavasana as the healing sounds of the Gong reverberate. Stay for Yogi Tea and Community time after. $10 by March 17/$15.

Cityoga, 2442 N. Central Ave., Indpls. 317-9209642. Cityoga.biz.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

Spa for Mind, Body and Spirit – 9am-4pm.

Spa Day. Cleanse your mind, body and spirit.

Fairbanks Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center, 8102A Clearvista Parkway, Indpls. Register by March 1, $85/after March 1, $100. Sponsored by Reiki Center of Indiana, Connie Bunting. 317259-4599. ReikiCenterOfIndiana.com.

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Spring into Wellness Community Fair – 1-4pm. A day of family fun and an opportunity for families to learn more about their personal wellness, ways to improve fitness, enjoy nutritious food, and become aware of wellness services in the greater Indianapolis area. Free.

Jameson Camp, 2001 Bridgeport Rd, Indpls.

317-241-2661. JamesonCamp.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

Meridian Holistic Center Open House – 4-6pm.

Join us to find out more about Indianapolis’ newest holistic center. 210 E. 91st Street, Suite B, Indpls. 317-228-9270. Meridian-Holistic.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22

Earth Day Celebration – 11:30am-2:30pm. Recycle electronics, walking tours, craft a birdfeeder, children’s art, lunch from a truck, tree-planting, make your own mini solar-powered car, make paper, scavenger hunt, bounce house, and more.

Free. JCC Indy, 6701 Hoover Rd., Indpls. 317251-9467. JCCIndy.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26

Dalai Lama Public Talk – 8-9:30am. Sacred Chants and Musical Performances. 9:30-11:30am.

In the Presence of H.H. the Dalai Lama. Discussion on non-violence. $40, $80, $120. Free tickets for 452 Illinois Students in Grades 11 and 12. Loyola University Chicago, Lake Shore Campus. 847-492-0809. TibetCenter@aol.com.

TibetCenterChicago.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

Mad Hatter Party – Celebrating 10 years of art.

ArtWithAHeart.us.

Vogel Crystals – 7-8:30pm. Vogel Crystals are quartz crystals that are carefully cut in conformance to the findings and teachings of Marcel Vogel (1917-1991). Learn new ways of using these magnificent quartz creations in 2012. Goddess Elite, 23140 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Melissa. 440-777-7211.

GoddessEliteLLC@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

Opening Up to Body Wisdom – 1-4pm. Create lasting changes in your relationships and in life. Body awareness exercises and breathing techniques help experience and express oneself more honestly and clearly. For individuals, couples and professionals. $60. Peggy Hellman.

317-374-7867. Peggy@PeggyHellman.com.

PeggyHellman.com.

Earth Day Indiana – 11am-4pm. Outdoor festival; 130 environmental and conservation exhibits, live music, food, activities for kids. Free.

Sponsored in part by Natural Awakenings. White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St, Indpls.

EarthDayIndiana.org.

Mutt Strut – 10:45am-3pm. This one-of-a-kind event will bring people together from across Indiana and the country to walk the famous 2 ½ -mile oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Register today. Muttstrut@IndyHumane.org.

IndyHumane.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 8

Fairbanks Circle of Hope Dinner – 6pm reception, 7pm dinner. Keynote Speaker is Chris Herren, former NBA player and founder of Hoop Dreams. Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. or 317-572-9384. Fairbankscd.org/coh.

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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, Indianapolis.

317-571-8367. InnerYouPilates.com.

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. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St. 317-635-4066. UnityOfIndy.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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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, Indianapolis.

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

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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. 317-430-3875.

HariDattiKaur@hotmail.

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, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

Sahaja Meditation – 12-1pm. 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, 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 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. Sommelier’s Wine Special on select organic & sustainable wines. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317733-1700. TradersPointCreamery.com.

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

tuesday Restorative Yoga – 11:30am. Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing, 10138 Brooks School Rd, Fishers. 317-841-0103. Amy@FlourishYoga.biz.

FlourishYoga.Biz. Groove Dance – 12-1pm. Learn simple moves, add your own style, get active and have fun. 1st Class free. $15/class. $100/10. Stillpoint Chiropractic, 9780 Lantern Rd, Ste 230, Fishers. Carla.

317-645-3627. TheGrooveLife.weebly.com.

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

PeaceThroughYoga.com.

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. 317-201-9659.

EnergeticDancer@Sbcglobal.net.

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A Journey Through the Chakras – 6:30-8pm.

Through April 17. Getting to Know your Energy Centers. Begin with the root and end with the crown chakra. Come to any or all sessions. $20 or $130/all. Daniel Atlas. 812-219-5761.

DAtlas83@Gmail.com.

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.

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

Indycm.com/farmers-market.

Artisan Cheeses – 5-9pm. Choose from a selection of organic artisan cheese and Lobster Fondues. Pair with half price glasses of wine. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700. TPFOrganics.com.

Frequencies of Light Meditation Class – 6-7:30pm. Using channeled sound and teachings to shift into a high vibration of being. Instructor: Anara Whitebear, Sound Shaman. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-2535683. Wendy@MotherNatureSun.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.

Healthy Chocolate Tastings – 7pm. Sample healthy chocolate and learn how to grow your own business. Greenwood location. Xocai Healthy Chocolate. Suzy.HealthyChoc@sbcglobal.net.

855-835-1523.

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

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

Health & Wellness Class – 7pm. Every 3rd Thursday. First class free/$5. Whitewillow Integrative Health Specialist. Hampton Inn, 2311 N. Shadeland Ave, Indpls. Whitewillow9.com.

Yoga for Kids – 4:30-5:15pm. Mar 8. Stretch, laugh, and learn to be still in this fun 45 minute class. Great for girls and boys, ages 7-14. $20 for 4 Thursdays in March. breath.life.yoga, 6520 East 82nd St., Suite 218, Indpls. 317-502-5630.

BreathLifeYoga.com.

friday Groove Dance – 12-1pm. Learn simple moves, add your own style, get active and have fun. 1st Class free. $15/class. $100/10. Stillpoint Chiropractic, 9780 Lantern Rd, Ste 230, Fishers. Carla.

317-645-3627. TheGrooveLife.weebly.com.

Live Music – 5-9pm. Start the weekend off right with a farm-to-table dinner, organic glass of wine, and live musical performances every Friday night at The Loft Restaurant! Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700.

TradersPointCreamery.com.

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Health & Wellness Class – 7pm. Every 2nd Wednesday. First class free/$5. Whitewillow Integrative Health Specialist. Hampton Inn, 2311 N. Shadeland Ave, Indpls. Whitewillow9.com.

Continental Breakfast – 9-11am. Rise and shine! The Loft offers an enticing spread of organic, freshly made breakfast favorites every Saturday morning. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700.

TradersPointCreamery.com.

Soul to Soul Parenting Book Group – 7::309pm. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. $5. The Playful Soul, 6516 Ferguson, Indpls. 317-253-0499.

ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Winter Green Market – 9-12pm. Shop our vendors to find the best selection in local organic products. The Green Market, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. TPFOrganics.com.

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

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 6:15-6:45pm. $5. Bongo Boy Recreational Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash Street Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-771-0241. Lisa@Bongo BoyMusic.com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

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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, Indianapolis.

317-771-0241. Lisa@BongoBoyMusic.com.

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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.

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event planning/catering TINA’S TRADITIONAL OLD ENGLISH KITCHEN –combines traditional old English

recipes with local organic ingredients. Fruit scones, cheesy scones, lemon drizzle cake, Old English Marmalade, Strawberry Conserve.

Traditional Old English Tea Parties catered.

Call 317-858- 4345. TinasTraditional.com.

FOR SALE ELLIPTICAL – The NordicTrack ASR 700

Elliptical is designed to make your workouts more enjoyable with features like Game & Train™. Interactive video games that change difficulty based on your workout speed. You also get the iFit® Workout Card Technology with workouts designed by Certified Personal Trainers. The built in iPod® music port lets you play your music through the built-in speaker system. Add legendary NordicTrack quality to these incredible features and you’re on your way to the best shape of your life. $399 o.b.o.

Email inquiries to AHayward@gmx.com.

POWER TREADMILL – 7.1HR Pro Power Treadmill by Smooth Fitness. User weight limitations 350 lbs. Power fold and unfold switch for easy storage. Maintenance-free service with a high horsepower output for all types of users; Triple-Laminated Phenolic Deck with Im-Pression Shock Absorption; Dot Matrix Speed Profile LED Window. Retails new for $1999. Asking $899 o.b.o. Great condition. Email inquiries to AHayward@ gmx.com.

real estate COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND IN OCALA, FL – 4.31 Acres of commercial

land available for immediate development.

Zoned B2 with highway frontage. Neighboring retailers bring traffic to site. Great visibility and priced to sell. All offers considered.

EStillwell@RamRealEstate.com.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – 260 S. 1st Street, Suite 2, downtown Zionsville. Office space plus waiting area is perfect for therapists/ bodyworkers. $350/month. Margarete 317347-1001 or Margarete1@sbcglobal.net.

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acupuncture INDY ACUPUNCTURE & IDCA 6155 N. College Ave. & 111 E. 16th St., Indpls.

317-255-3030/317-423-9999 IndyAcu.com

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 9.

animal rights/welfare HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS 7929 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis 317-872-5650 IndyHumane.org

HSI is the first choice in providing direct services for shelter cats and dogs, including adoption, foster home placement, behavior training, appropriate medical care, and affordable spay/ neuter services.

anti aging GEIST AGE MANAGEMENT EXPERTS, P.C.

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Individualized nutritional, vitamin supplement, exercise, and hormone replacement therapy treatment plan for men and women called the G.A.M.E. PLAN. Regain vigor and a zest for life. See ad on page 7.

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antioxidant XOÇAI HEALTHY CHOCOLATE Joyce Kleinman 317-363-2262 TheHealthyChocolateTeam.com

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 15.

art education ART WITH A HEART

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

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 17.

body therapies EDEN’S PATHWAY

5496 Emerson Way, Indpls.

317-205-9377 EdensPathway.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 10.

camp - overnight 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.

PROTANDIM – Combats oxidative stress.

All natural. 4 patents, 9 peer-reviewed clinical trials. The only product clinically proven to decrease cellular aging by an average of 40%.

The research speaks for itself. Lifevantage. com/dchealth. 317-844-9408.

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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 13.

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

5501 E. 71st St., Ste A, Indianapolis 317-259-0796 CleansingWaters.net

We promote a “cleansing” lifestyle that focuses on balancing the inner ecosystem at our colon hydrotherapy center. This lifestyle incorporates regular internal cleansing, detoxification and nourishment programs. See ad on page 12.

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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 20.

INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES CREATE YOUR OWN HEALTH

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

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WHITEWILLOW INTEGRATIVE HEALTH SPECIALIST 740 E. 52nd St., Ste 11, Indianapolis 617-990-6979 Whitewillow9.com

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

Sahaja Meditation is a simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing inner energy. Everyone welcome. See ad on page 8.

TRANSMISSION MEDITATION Indianapolis 317-283-1152 TransmissionMeditation.org

Free, simple technique; Potent service to humanity; Dynamic personal growth and healing. Sunday afternoons in private home; contact Dave. See ad on Page 21.

More than twenty years experience successfully managing symptoms of chronic illness.

Free Consultations. See ad on page 25.

nutritionist REINVENTING WELLNESS

Sarah Stout CCN, HHC, Raw Foods Chef 317-408-0110

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

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

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.

Now seeking merchants who would like to present good deals on products and services geared towards the Natural, Healthy and Holistic community. See ad on page 32.

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11805 North Pennsylvania Street, Carmel 317-730-5481 ElaineVoci.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 11.

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Offering a variety of nutritional and holistic health counseling services.

Specializing in raw foods certifications, private cooking classes, corporate services, and menu planning. See ad on page 20.

Indiana’s only yearround market, bringing you sustainably produced local goods. Winter hours, Saturdays from 9am-12pm. See ad on page 8.

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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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Greatest selection of products that improve your pet’s well-being. See ad on page 24.

INDY THERMOGRAPHY

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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 23.

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Award-Winning BelarusianAmerican Photographer and Costume Stylist offering Magical Portrait Art Celebrating You, Your Family and Your Life. Creating images with the light of joy. See ad on page 3.

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See ad on page 5.

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.

FrangipaniBodyProducts.com

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

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See ad on page 15.

yoga 6520 E. 82nd St., Ste. 218, Indianapolis 317-502-5630 BreathLifeYoga.com

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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450 E. 96th Street, Ste 500, Indpls 317-370-5111 IndyTherm.com

8609 E. 116th Street, Fishers 317-915-9642 SourceYoga.net

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

Well-trained teachers guide you skillfully towards personal wellness on all levels. Private lessons available.

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Strawberry Jerry LoFaro After ruling out his initial career choices of paleontologist, zoologist, baseball player and Good Humor ice cream man, Jerry LoFaro parlayed his lifetime interest in dinosaurs and other animals, fantasy, art history and literature into a successful career as an illustrator.

His art—always striking and often humorous—has been featured on book covers for major publishers and in advertising and promotional campaigns for clients including Nike, Disney, National Geographic, The Discovery Channel and TIME magazine. Celestial Seasonings has commissioned LoFaro to create tea, coffee and seasonings package designs, even entrusting him to update the company’s famous icon, Sleepytime Bear. Recently, he was honored with a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators.

“Superficially, I’d describe my work as realism,” says LoFaro.

“However, much of what I’ve done in content is conceptual, with surreal flourishes.” Prior to 2002, he worked primarily with acrylics; now, he uses Photoshop to create digital art.

LoFaro also treasures the rural beauty of his New Hampshire surroundings and confides, “My life revolves around walking out to my studio in the woods, listening to great music, and being creative.”

View the artist’s portfolio at JerryLoFaro.com.

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