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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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GARDENING It Pays to Watch What Is Planted

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HEALTHY CUISINE

Good-to-Go Eats

by Judith Fertig

22 LOVE YOUR GREENS!

New Ways to Prepare these Nutritional Powerhouses

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24 LIFESAVING ACTS

Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad

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letterfrompublisher “As long as the sun still shines and people still can plan and plant, think and do, we can, if we bother to try, find ways to provide for ourselves without diminishing the world.” ~Michael Pollan, The Omnivore’s Dilemma

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elcome to our New Healthy Cuisine issue. I had a more hands-on role this month than in the past, so Teona asked if I would share a bit about my own experiences shifting to more natural habits. Food has shaped my life in many ways, not all of them good. The big lesson for me is that what we put into our bodies is of utmost importance.

As a lifetime sufferer of eczema that turned into full-blown psoriasis 15 years ago, I was continually told by doctors that there is no cure and to get used to having it forever. Like many others, I elected to take the pharmaceutical route, never considering to improve my standard diet. Beer, bacon sandwiches, fried chicken wings and fast food accompanied a regimen of topical steroids, ultraviolet light blasts and biologic injections. I was overweight and grumpy and would eventually decimate my immune system to the point that the doctors feared I had multiple sclerosis… but at least my skin was clear!

An MRI came back negative for brain lesions, but the episode provided the motivation I needed. I quit the biologics and despairingly watched as the skin condition returned to cover 80 percent of my body during the following few months. Determined, I put my scientific background to work and powered through research until I discovered I have some pretty weird food intolerances caused by years of abuse to my internal organs. Since partially figuring out the puzzle—I still learn something new every day—the psoriasis is disappearing fast... so fast that I fully expect to walk down the aisle at my wedding in October completely free of both psoriasis and pharmaceuticals.

In addition to eating local and responsibly prepared food, I make my own laundry detergent, saline solution, toothpaste and other personal care and cleaning products. There are some people in my life who call me a hippie, but I have an autoimmune disorder in remission without the intervention of conventional medicine, so I don’t take them seriously. It also helps that I’m not alone.

In fact, Greater Indy is a community embracing the natural revolution, particularly evident in our access to natural foods. The area is home to more than 30 farm-to-table restaurants, Tyner Pond Farm—profiled in our local feature, “From Tech to Table”—delivers pastured meat and local produce to your door, and numerous health food stores, farmers’ markets and a grocery co-op make healthful groceries and products widely available and affordable. It has never been easier to make the transition to healthy and sustainable living, so take the leap! You’ll be glad you did.

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Bond aligns herself with traditional naturopathy based on a common-sense balance of tradition, science and respect for the healing power of nature. Her work at OHA blends modern, scientific testing and therapeutic procedures with ancient and traditional healing methods.

Bond holds a Ph.D. in transpersonal counseling and a degree in Diagnostic Medical Microbiology from the State University of New York. She is also certified in massage therapy by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Body Work, a certified nutritional counselor, a registered yoga teacher and holds additional certifications in iridology, kinesiotaping, microcurrent therapy, massage cupping and light touch therapy, among others.

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he annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Indiana takes place March 7 at Eagle Creek Beach in Indianapolis, with registration open from 8 to 11 a.m. and plungers plunging from 10:30 a.m. until everyone has finished.

“It was definitely cold, but also exhilarating,” said Natural Awakenings of Indianapolis Editor Lanette Erby after participating in last year’s event.

“The atmosphere all around you created by the attendees, the deejays and the staff is infectious.

I didn’t see anyone without a smile on their face when they exited the water.”

A wintertime swim in cold water might not sound like fun to some, but there are health benefits associated with icy dips. Cold water is a mild stressor that activates the immune system, boosts white blood cell and endorphin production, and releases dopamine and serotonin—the neurotransmitters responsible for fighting depression. Switching from hot to cold also improves blood circulation, which flushes impurities and improves complexion. Some women swear by this method for reducing cellulite. Studies show that cold showers and dips produce testosterone and estrogen, thus improving sex drive.

Also, when the body is cold, it has to work that much harder to keep it warm, burning even more calories.

All plunge participants receive a long-sleeved event T-shirt and are invited to Rick’s Boatyard after the event for food and other refreshments. For those that go above the fundraising minimum, other prizes like beach towels, roller coolers and hoodies are available.

Cost: $75 requested minimum contribution; $50 minimum for students with ID. Location: 7840 W. 56th St., Indianapolis. For more information and to register, visit SOIndiana.org/special-events/2015-polar-plunge/2015indianapolis-polar-plunge/.

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elebrate Pi, the mathematical constant, with pie, the delicious treat. As this will be the only time for the next 1,000 years that March 14, 2015 will be the beginning of Pi—3.1415—the Near East Side Community Organization (NESCO) is making the seventh annual NESCO Pi Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Arsenal Technical High School the biggest event yet.

Join local foodie guru, Jolene Ketzenberger, as the head judge for three separate, pie-baking competitions— for community entrants, culinary students and professional chefs from Indy’s hottest new eateries. Winners are added to the plaque that hangs at Pogue’s Run Grocer, and this year’s first and second place winners receive gift baskets full of kitchen gadgets from ZESCO.

In addition to lots of pie and music, children can experience the math and science zone, an area with interactive games and expositions conducted by winners of the VEX Robotics Championships. The Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders will also be available for photos and autographs.

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Founded in 2007, Green B.E.A.N. Delivery provides fresh produce and all-natural groceries to its members, aiming to make local and sustainable food convenient and accessible. Many of their suppliers, such as Endangered Species Chocolate, LocalFolks Foods, Tulip Tree Creamery, Bee Free Gluten-Free Bakery and The Smoking Goose, are Hoosier-owned and -operated companies.

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Last year’s viewing party participants included food entrepreneurs, agriculture educators, farmers and food aficionados that engaged in lively discussions during lunch and breaks. Viewers are welcome to attend any part of the day that fits their schedule, but all must RSVP in advance.

TEDxManhattan raises public awareness about critical issues facing the food system while fostering collaboration within the food movement.

“TEDxManhattan is the perfect vehicle for raising awareness about critical issues in food and farming while at the same time encouraging action,” says Diane Hatz, TEDxManhattan organizer, and founder and executive director of Change Food. “Not only is the one-day event impactful, the videos from the presentations can be used as educational tools by everyone in the food movement for years to come.”

TEDxManhattan videos have been viewed nearly 6 million times since 2011.

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

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

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study published in the Nutrition and Cancer Journal reveals that the herb thyme is more than a cooking spice. Scientists tested a methanol extract of Thymus serphyllum—also referred to as wild thyme—on two types of breast cancer cells and found that it was able to kill them in laboratory testing. The testing also found the extract to be safe for healthy normal breast cells. The researchers state that wild thyme may provide the means for a promising natural cancer treatment.

he bacteria E. coli now causes 75 to 95 percent of all urinary tract infections, and research from Iowa State University has confirmed that such occurrences are linked to factory farms that use antibiotics. The findings support a study previously completed by scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and George Washington University that shows a strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli called ExPEC, an extra-intestinal pathogen, was genetically traceable to factory-farmed animals receiving certain antibiotics.

The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System reports that 75 percent of chicken and turkey, 59 percent of ground beef and 40 percent of pork meats tested were contaminated with E. coli, and that the strains were predominantly multi-drug resistant.

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Those in the meditation group experienced an average of 1.4 fewer migraines per month, which averaged nearly three hours less than the ones experienced by those in the control group. Pain levels of the headaches reported by those in the meditation group averaged 1.3 points lower on a scale of one to 10.

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The researchers tested 121 people exposed to the synthetic chemical through their skin and found their average BPA urinary excretion levels averaged 2.6 micrograms (mcg) per liter. The researchers then had test subjects handle thermal paper three times every five minutes, simulating a store cashier’s handling of receipts.

The researchers found those that handled the thermal paper during the simulation test had an average increase in their BPA urinary excretions of just under 0.2 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight. The researchers noted that this was still 25 times lower than the European Food Safety Authority’s proposed temporary tolerable daily intake of 5 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight per day.

Primary sources of BPA exposure are plastics used in water bottles and many other consumer goods.

esearchers from Germany’s University of Tübingen’s Center for Medicine tested the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb761 on 20 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a clinical trial. The children were given up to 240 milligrams (mg) of the extract for between three and five weeks. Before, during and after the treatment, the scientists evaluated the children by testing the brain’s electrical activity, along with other ADHD-related tests. Those that had received the extract exhibited significant improvement in ADHD symptoms.

A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo. Standardized tests and a subjective, self-reporting questionnaire found the Ginkgo resulted in significant cognitive improvements among the older adults.

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globalbriefs Salty Harvest

Seaweed May Be the New Lettuce Food items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus. These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of essential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips.

The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Working waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs. Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture employment.

Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are monoculture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model.

Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future

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UN Lauds Small-Scale, Sustainable Agriculture A recent publication from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Trade and Environment Review 2013: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, includes contributions from more than 60 experts around the world. They are calling for transformative changes in food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, support small-scale farmers and create strong local food systems.

The report includes in-depth sections on the shift toward more sustainable, resilient agriculture; livestock production and climate change; the importance of research and extension; plus the roles of both land use and reform of global trade rules.

The report’s findings contrast starkly to the accelerated push for new free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the U.S./ EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which will strengthen the hold of multinational corporate and financial firms on the global economy.

Neither global climate talks nor other global food security forums reflect the urgency expressed in the UNCTAD report to transform agriculture.

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Drilling Poisons Both Water and Air Major concerns about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as a means of extracting natural gas have centered on how toxic fracking fluids and methane injected into the ground can pollute water supplies.

Now a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health attests how fracking adversely impacts air quality, too.

Lead author David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at New York’s University at Albany, is concerned that fracking sites show potential to develop cancer clusters in years to come. The study found eight different poisonous chemicals in groundwater near wells and fracking sites throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming at levels that exceeded federal limits, including levels of benzene and formaldehyde, both known carcinogens.

Approximately half of the air samples Carpenter analyzed exceeded federally recommended limits. Benzene levels were 35 to 770,000 times higher; hydrogen sulfide levels were 90 to 60,000 times higher; and formaldehyde levels were 30 to 240 times above a theoretically safe threshold. “Cancer has a long latency, so you’re not seeing an elevation in cancer in these communities [yet],” says Carpenter. “But five, 10, 15 or more years from now, elevation in cancer incidence is almost certain to happen.”

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Farming Seeks to Recruit a New Generation With an aging population of farmers, it’s clear that agriculture needs to attract more young people, because half the farmers in the U.S. are 55 or older. But for much of the world’s youth, agriculture isn’t seen as being cool or attractive—only as backbreaking labor without an economic payoff and with little room for career advancement. However, with some effort, young farmers can explore contemporary career options in permaculture design, biodynamic farming, communication technologies, forecasting, marketing, logistics, quality assurance, urban agriculture projects, food preparation, environmental sciences and advanced technologies.

“Increased access to education and new forms of agriculture-based enterprises means that young people can be a vital force for innovation in family farming, increasing incomes and well-being for both farmers and local communities,” says Mark Holderness, executive secretary of the Global Forum for Agricultural Research.

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (nesfp.org), in Massachusetts, trains young farmers in how to run a small farm operation, from business planning to specialized advanced workshops in livestock and healthy food. Likewise, the Southeastern New England Young Farmer Network (YoungFarmerNetwork.org) hosts free social and educational events that bring together farmers of all ages and experience levels to network and collaborate.

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While municipal water main breaks make news, it’s just as important to be watchful at home. According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a typical home annually loses more than 2,000 gallons of water due to leakage. SNL Financial, an industry analysis firm in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently reported that water leaks cause $9.1 billion in annual homeowner policy property losses. Sensing a less-than-stellar water flow or seeing a leak from a faucet or mold or damp spots on walls and ceilings can indicate possible water pipe problems.

Copper water lines can develop tiny leaks over time when the water supply is too acidic. Also, clogs can develop, regardless what lines are made of, from lime and rust accumulations, stressing sections and especially fittings.

Particularly vulnerable are 45-to-65-year-old homes, the length of time corrosion-resistant coatings on interior and exterior pipes generally last (OldHouseWeb.com). Fortunately, if repairs are needed, most builders group water lines in predictable places; bathrooms are often stacked one atop another in multifloor houses for easier placement of supply and drain lines, so work can be localized and focused.

Instead of costly copper, many plumbers have switched to PEX—a tough and flexible polyethylene—that doesn’t require fittings or react to acid, like copper does. Repairs typically consist of replacing specific pipe sections as needed. Ask a visiting plumber to inspect all exposed plumbing lines to maximize the value of the service call.

Here’s a simple way to check for leaks: Turn off all water by closing internal and external water valves and don’t use the toilet. Record the current reading of the water meter, and then wait 20 minutes. Record the reading again and wait another 15 minutes. If the meter indicates an increase during this period, it’s probably from a leak. Another option is to install an automatic water leak detection and shutoff system.

According to AllianceForWaterEfficiency.org, 20 to 35 percent of all residential toilets leak at some time, often silently, sending wasted water onto both household water and sewer bills. Flapper valves improperly covering the exit from the tank are the most common problem, and they can easily be replaced.

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n unattended mind is like a neglected garden.

Potting soil is incredibly receptive to any seeds introduced to it. It has absolutely no discretion when it comes to playing host to seeds; it says, “Yes” to all of them.

So it is with our mind, which is amazingly receptive to whatever suggestions are dropped into it. It has been said that the subconscious mind cannot take a joke. Whatever is introduced to it, it takes as serious instruction to grow that thought-seed into a full-blown plant, be it a flower or a weed.

When we pause to consider how many thought-seeds are blown, dropped or purposely planted in our mind on a daily basis, it may prompt us to tend to our mental garden with more regularity. These may come from media, negative conversation or overheard comments.

The subconscious mind hears it all and takes it personally.

The only way to avoid this type of mind pollution is to be consciously focused on what we want to have planted and growing in our flower box called life. It’s a 24/7 proposition to keep it weeded as thousands of mental seeds constantly pour in.

A good full-time gardener plants thought-seeds about their self and others that are rooted in reverence and loving-kindness and skillfully nurtures them. Others will then receive nothing but benefit from the seeds we drop along the way.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your Re-Defining Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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From Tech to Table

How the co-founder of Exact Target is revolutionizing agriculture

by Lanette Erby

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hris Baggott is the co-founder of Exact Target, which helped Indianapolis achieve the ninth spot on the Forbes 2013 list of cities creating the most tech jobs. Exact Target eventually grew to over 5,000 customers in less than five years and a cash buyout

by Salesforce.com for $2.7 billion in 2013. Baggott left Exact Target in 2006 and has since shifted his efforts into revolutionizing the agricultural industry.

“The system is broken,” says the co-founder of Greenfield-based Tyner Pond Farm on his career shift. “These large agricultural conglomerates can offload the entire financial burden and risk onto the farmer.”

Baggott cites the book The Meat Racket by Christopher Leonard, which explores the meat industry and how a handful of companies have seized it, overcharging consumers and putting farmers on the brink of bankruptcy.

“Besides putting the entire financial burden on the farmer,” continues Baggott, “how chickens grow depends 16

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on how they start, which is out of the farmer’s control since the company provides the chicks. Same with the feed—if the feed is mixed with gravel, that’s what you feed the chickens you eat and the hens that lay your eggs.”

Baggott and Duff Farrell started the vertically integrated company in 2010 after realizing that food is going through a craft movement, somewhat like the movements associated with the coffee and beer industries.

“What Starbucks and Sam Adams did for those industries was to educate people,” says Baggott. “There isn’t just one way to make coffee or one way to make beer, and there are gigantic opportunities to sell formerly

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undifferentiated food products based on superior quality.”

Tyner Pond Farm specializes in pasture-raised beef, pork and chicken at affordable prices. They have free delivery from their online store and an on-site Farm Store that is open 24 hours. Baggott is also the co-founder of Husk, which produces locally grown, frozen sweet corn, green beans and squash that can be found in over 300 grocery stores and supermarkets throughout the Midwest.

“These grocery stores want local and sustainable because that’s what their customers want,” says Baggott, “but small, local farms can’t compete, so we had to figure out how to get more local food on the market.”

Baggott is referencing the recent announcement of the creation of Farm League, which is considered a food incubator. Business incubation is designed to nurture new and small businesses through the early stages of development. Farm League will be in a unique position to help other small

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Baggott also owns The Mug in Greenfield, a farm-to-curb burger, hot dog and ice cream joint where everything is local and made from scratch; the Tyner Pond Grill To Go food truck; and soon a farm-to-table gastropub in Greenfield.

Baggott’s quest to bring alternative and sustainable agriculture into the mainstream might seem quixotic to some, but even corn and soybean farmers are starting to realize their work is no longer paying off.

“People have to stop imagining alternative agriculture as something small,” says Baggott. “Hoosiers spend $17.8 billion on food each year and 97 percent of that food is imported, which means we are sending a great deal of our community wealth out of the state and the country.”

“Demand isn’t a problem,” continues Baggott, “but we have to give conventional farmers a real alternative and consumers significant-

ly better quality food and it has to be big to compete. We’re buying land to convert it to pasture and rent it to young farmers that would otherwise have trouble acquiring it.”

To learn more about the food industry, Baggott recommends reading In Meat We Trust by Maureen Ogle, in addition to The Meat Racket. When asked what advice Baggott had for others that are thinking of switching careers and becoming farmers, he said, “You have to take a risk, take the leap.”

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WHAT TO COMPOST

A Practical Guide to Composting Pick the Best Option for You

Don’t compost: 4 Pet waste 4 Meat and dairy (except in Green Cone device)

by Tracy Fernandez Rysavy

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ard and food waste make up 25 percent of the garbage destined for municipal landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Pick the right composter and this organic waste will easily turn into rich—and free—garden fertilizer, saving landfill space and reducing the volume of greenhouse gases generated by anaerobic decomposition.

Unless using a specialized bin, maintain a roughly 50/50 compost mixture of “brown” and “green” organic waste for ideal results. Green waste is moist, such as fruit and vegetable peels; brown waste comprises dry and papery material, including grass clippings.

Low-Maintenance Pile

Good for: People that want something simple, don’t need fertilizer immediately and have extra outdoor space; average to large households with yard waste.

Maintaining a compost pile is as easy as its name implies—simply toss organic yard and kitchen waste into a pile in the yard. Aerating or turning the compost with a pitchfork or shovel will provide quicker results, but waste will also decompose if left alone. Within six to 24 months, all of the waste will decompose aerobically into compost.

Once a year, composters can dig out the finished compost from the bottom.

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Do compost: 4 Fruit and vegetable scraps 4 Grass clippings, twigs, leaves and wood chips 4 Eggshells (broken into small pieces) 4 Coffee grounds and tea bags 4 Unbleached coffee filters, paper and cardboard

This method won’t work for households that don’t generate yard waste because a pile of 100 percent green waste will attract pests.

Holding Bin

Good for: People that want a low-maintenance option that’s more attractive than a pile; average to large households with yard waste.

Make a bin out of wood or buy a plastic holding bin, which can contain up to 75 gallons. One with insulated sides may allow decomposing to continue in colder weather.

Tumbling Barrel

Good for: People that want quick results and can compost in smaller batches; small to average households with yard waste.

These barrel-shaped containers are turned with a hand crank, making aerating and speeding up decomposition a breeze. Some manufacturers promise results in as little as two weeks.

Due to the barrel’s relatively smaller size and capacity, getting the balance between brown and green waste right is critical for optimal results, and users will need to wait for one batch of compost to finish before adding more organic waste.

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Multi-Tiered Boxes

Good for: People looking for low maintenance, but quicker results than a pile or bin; average to large households with yard waste.

Multi-tiered composters are a series of stacked boxes with removable panels to allow the organic waste to move downward throughout the decomposition cycle. Finished compost comes out of a door at the bottom.

Because the boxes are smaller than a large pile or bin, compost will “cook” faster; some users report their first batch took just four to six months.

Collectively, stacked boxes are often comparable in size to a large holding bin, so they can compost a large amount of waste.

Worm Bin

Good for: People that want to compost indoors; apartment dwellers and small households that don’t generate yard waste.

For everyone that has wanted to compost, but had insufficient outdoor space, a five-or-10-gallon bucket and some red worms could be the answer. Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is so compact that a worm bin can fit under most kitchen sinks. Because red worms are so efficient—each pound of them will process half a pound of food scraps daily—a worm bin doesn’t

need aeration and won’t smell or attract pests. Note that worms won’t process brown waste, meat, dairy or fatty foods.

Green Cone

Good for: People that just want to dump their kitchen waste and be done with it; those that want to compost fish or meat; households that don’t generate yard waste.

Solarcone Inc.’s Green Cone system will handle up to two pounds of kitchen waste daily, including meat, fish and dairy products. It won’t compost brown waste. Users bury the bottom basket in the yard, and then simply put green waste together with an “accelerator powder” into a cone hole in the top. According to Solarcone, most of the waste turns into water. Every few years, users need to dig a small amount of residue out of the bottom that can be added to a garden.

Tracy Fernandez Rysavy is editor-in-chief of the nonprofit Green America’s Green American magazine, from which this article was adapted (GreenAmerica.org).

BASIC COMPOSTING TIPS

by Tracy Fernandez Rysavy

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nsure that the compost pile retains a moisture content similar to a wrung-out sponge. To moisten, add green waste; to reduce moisture, add brown waste.

Turn compost to get air to the aerobic bacteria and speed the process. Wear gloves and a dust mask to protect against allergens.

Decay generates heat, so a pile should feel warm. If not, add green waste. Decomposition occurs most efficiently when it’s 104 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit inside the pile; use a compost thermometer.

Keep a small container in the kitchen to easily collect green food scraps. Store it in the freezer to keep unpleasant smells and flies at bay.

The best time to start compost-

ing is during warmer months. Alternately layering green and brown waste, using the “lasagna method” in colder months, readies the pile to decompose as soon as the weather warms. Consider stockpiling summer yard waste ingredients.

Be aware that low-maintenance composting won’t kill weed seeds, which can then get spread around the garden. A highly managed compost pile will kill some weeds through the generated heat.

Put weeds out for municipal yard waste collection where there’s a better chance they’ll be destroyed.

Contributing sources: U.S Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Composting Council

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The New Healthy Cuisine Good-to-Go Eats

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atie Newell, a blogging Kansas City mother of two who fights inflammation from several autoimmune diseases, is rigorous about the fresh, unprocessed food she buys. After noticing adverse symptoms from dining at a restaurant, Newell initially thought that eating out was no longer an option for her.

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es for fresh, seasonal, organic, local, sustainable, tasty nutrition when we’re on the go. It’s because entrepreneurial chefs and fitness buffs are responding to customer demand for healthy eating options away from home.

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London’s celebrated Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, founder of several restaurants and takeout emporia and author of bestselling cookbooks Plenty and Jerusalem, says that “healthy” can happen simply by putting the spotlight on plants. Ottolenghi’s cuisine is known for celebrating vegetables, fruits and herbs. He says, “That attitude, I think, is a very healthy attitude to eating.”

At Gracias Madre, a plant-based vegan Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles and San Francisco, high style doesn’t mean chandeliers and rich cream sauces. The brainchild of Executive Chef Chandra Gilbert, also director of operations for the Bay Area’s vegan Café Gratitude, it serves organic, local and sustainable fruits and vegetables and bold flavor without excessive calories. She says, “I’m inspired by what I want to eat that tastes good and makes me feel good, and I want to affect this planet—to create health and vibrancy all the way around.”

True Food Kitchen, a partnership between Dr. Andrew Weil and restaurateur Sam Fox, offers “honest food that tastes really good” at Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., locations.

For lunch, diners might sip sea buckthorn, pomegranate, cranberry or black tea along with their quinoa burger or organic spaghetti squash casserole.

Newell and her family gravitate towards SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, touting recipes developed by James Beard Award-winning Chefs Michael Smith and Debbie Gold, who partnered with entrepreneur Gail Lozoff to create the first healthy, high-style pizzeria in 2005. Today it offers traditional and gluten-free pizza topped with fresh and organic (whenever possible) ingredients at locations in Dallas, Omaha, the Kansas City metro area and Orange County, California.

Even at fast-food restaurants, healthy choices are increasingly available. “Unforked, Panera Bread and Chipotle do a great job being transparent about what’s in their food,” says Newell. Before venturing out, she often checks the company’s website for specific nutrition information.

Meals on Wheels– Food Trucks

A burgeoning fleet of creatively conceived food trucks takes healthy eating to local customers in U.S. cities. In addition to preparing organic, plant-based foods, The Green Food Truck, in Culver City and San Diego, California, recycles used vegetable oil, composts produce scraps and offers recyclable servingware. Josh Winnecour, founder of the Fuel Food Truck, in Asheville, North Carolina, cites losing 50 unwanted pounds as his incentive for serving nutrient-dense, made-from-scratch food to his clientele.

New Generation Vending

Most hospitals, universities, schools and corporations appear to espouse healthy eating—until the offerings in their vending machines reveal the opposite. Ethan Boyd, a student at Michigan State University, noted this disconnect. “While dining halls strive to serve healthy options,” he says, “there are 40 vending machines on MSU’s campus that spit out junk food.”

Sean Kelly, CEO of HUMAN Healthy Vending (Helping Unite Mankind and Nutrition), had a similar, “Oh, no,” moment at his New York City gym when he was a university student. Today, Kelly’s franchise model allows local operators to supply individual machines with better options from organic fresh fruit to hot soup.

“Our vision is to make healthy food more convenient than junk food,” he says.

Entrepreneurs Ryan Wing and Aaron Prater, who also have culinary training, recently opened Sundry Market & Kitchen, in Kansas City, Missouri. In their update on a neighborhood market, they sell takeout foods like red lentil falafel and citrus beet soup.

“I think people want to eat local food and better food, but they want it to be convenient,” observes Wing. “The bottom line is we want to make it simple to eat good food.”

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LOVE YOUR GREENS! New Ways to Prepare these Nutritional Powerhouses

by Nava Atlas

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or seasonal eaters, farm market shoppers and members of community supported agriculture, vegetable greens have become a normal part of everyday diets. Recognized as the most nutrient-rich group of veggies, they deliver multiple benefits.

Greens are a top source of vitamin K, essential to bone health, and are abundant in vitamins A, B (especially folic acid) and C. They deliver considerable antioxidants and chlorophyll, widely known to protect against cancer, and are anti-inflammatory, according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician in Flemington, New Jersey, who specializes in nutritional medicine.

Fuhrman notes, “The majority of calories in green vegetables, including leafy greens, come from protein, and this plant protein is packaged with beneficial phytochemicals.

They’re rich in folate and calcium, and contain small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.”

Hardy greens, like kale, chard and collards, are good sources of accessible calcium. Only about 30 percent of calcium from dairy products is absorbed, but according to Registered Dietitian Ginny Messina, “For certain leafy green vegetables, rates are considerably higher. We 22

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absorb between 50 and 60 percent of the calcium in cruciferous leafy green vegetables like kale and turnip greens.” Tasty and versatile, greens can add interest and value to every meal. Here’s how.

Smoothies and juices. Spinach tastes so mild in smoothies and juices that we barely know it’s there. Kale and collards add a mild greens flavor. A big handful or two of spinach or one or two good-size kale or collard leaves per serving is about right. Greens blend well with bananas, apples, berries and pears.

A high-speed blender is needed to break down kale and collards; a regular blender is sufficient for spinach.

An online search for “green smoothies” will turn up many recipes.

Use “massaged” raw kale in salads. Rinse and spin-dry curly kale leaves stripped from their stems, and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the stems to add to another salad or lightly cooked vegetable dishes or simply discard. Place the cut kale in a serving bowl. Rub a little olive oil onto both palms and massage the kale for 45 to 60 seconds; it’ll soften up and turn bright green. Add other desired veggies and fruits and dress the mixture.

A favorite recipe entails tossing massaged kale with dried cranberries,

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toasted or raw cashew pieces, vegan mayonnaise and a little lemon juice.

Massaged kale also goes well with avocados, apples, pears, Napa or red cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It can alternatively be dressed in ordinary vinaigrette, sesame-ginger or tahini dressing.

Add hardy greens to stir-fries.

The best stir-fry greens are lacinato kale, collards or chard. Rinse and dry the leaves, and then strip them from the stems. Stack a few leaves and roll them up snugly from the narrow end. Slice thinly to make long, thin ribbons and then cut them once or twice across to shorten; adding thinly sliced stems is optional. Add the strips to the stir-fry toward the end of cooking. They blend well with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, bok choy, asparagus and green beans.

Soy sauce, tamari and ginger add flavor.

Use leafy spring greens in salads.

Look beyond lettuce to create invigorating warm-weather salads. Use lots of peppery watercress (a nutritional superstar), baby bok choy, tender dandelion greens, tatsoi and mizuna (Japanese greens are increasingly available from farm markets). Combine with baby greens and sprouts, plus favorite salad veggies and fruits for a clean-tasting and cleansing repast.

Learn to love bitter greens. Add variety to the meal repertoire with escarole, broccoli rabe and mustard greens. These mellow considerably with gentle braising or incorporation into soups and stews. Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep skillet or stir-fry pan; sauté chopped garlic and/ or shallots to taste. Add washed and chopped greens, stir quickly to coat with the oil, and then add about a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tender and wilted, about five minutes. Traditional additions include raisins and toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper and a little apple cider vinegar.

Nava Atlas is the author of the recent book, Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes, from which this was adapted. Visit VegKitchen.com.

sliced carrots, diced yellow squash, halved red and/or yellow fresh grape tomatoes and sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Optionally, add a little more olive oil in addition to that used for massaging and some freshly squeezed or bottled lemon or lime juice.

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RAW KALE SALADS

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ealth foodies can step it up a bit by discovering how to make delicious raw kale salads—sometimes referred to as massaged kale salads. Literally massaging this hardy green with olive oil, salad dressing or mashed avocado softens it for easier chewing, brightens the color and improves its flavor. A favorite kind of kale for salads is curly green kale. Lacinato kale works well, too, as long as it isn’t too large and tough prior to massaging.

Even when kale isn’t the main leafy green in a salad, adding a few prepared leaves can up the nutrient value of any kind of green, grain or pasta salad. For each of the following recipes, start with a medium bunch of kale (about eight ounces), or more or less to taste. Finish each salad with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, if preferred.

Mediterranean Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized chopped fresh ripe tomatoes, strips of sun-dried tomato, plenty of bell pepper strips and chopped or whole cured black olives. For protein, add a cup or two of cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, chickpeas. Top with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.

Kale and Avocado Salad

Add a peeled and diced avocado, plus thinly sliced red cabbage to taste,

Southwestern-Flavored Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized fresh ripe tomatoes, a peeled and diced avocado, one to two cups cooked or raw fresh corn kernels, some red bell pepper strips and optional chopped green or black olives.

Flavor with freshly squeezed or bottled lime juice, a little olive oil and some chopped cilantro. To up the protein for a main dish, add some cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, black or pinto beans and then sprinkle pumpkin seeds over the top.

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Massage the kale with dark sesame oil instead of olive oil as an option.

Add a medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into narrow slices, three stalks of bok choy with leaves, sliced (or one sliced baby bok choy) plus one or two thinly sliced scallions. Dress with a sesame-ginger dressing. Optional additions include some crushed toasted peanuts or cashews, steamed or boiled and chilled corn kernels and about four ounces of baked tofu, cut into narrow strips.

All recipes courtesy of Nava Atlas, author of Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life With More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes; used with permission.

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A Walk in Nature is a Path to Progress

LIFESAVING ACTS Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad

by Sandra Murphy

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ach year, more dogs, cats and other pets end up in shelters as lost, stray or owner-surrendered than leave them for a new home.

What can be done to reverse this trend?

How to Help

Immediate steps: Have a vet implant a tiny RFID (radio frequency identification) microchip. It’s safe, affordable

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Helping Hands Animal Charity Evaluators rates charities on their effectiveness.

For more details on some of the top-rated groups, visit these websites.

Mercy for Animals, MercyForAnimals.org The Humane League, TheHumaneLeague.com

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and helps reunite the owner with a lost pet. Spay/neuter pets to avoid unwanted litters.

Spread the word: Only about 30 percent of household pets come from shelters or rescues, according to the ASPCA. To help, suggest that shelters post photos in the lobby, supported by a note about each animal’s good points and special needs to entice potential adopters. Also share YouTube videos that celebrate adoption and advocate controlling the pet population (see Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic1 and Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic2).

Volunteer: The Motley Zoo, in Redmond, Washington, provides medical care and behavioral training for ill, injured, neglected, abused and unwanted animals mainly from overflowing shelters. About half of its 150 volunteers foster pets; others plan educational events or handle administrative tasks.

“Each person has a specialty,” says Jamie Thomas, executive director. “We match fosters and animals to get the best results.”

No kill shelters are becoming more common, even though they require uncommon commitment. As part of implementing effective procedures and infrastructure, shelter

leadership works to secure the support and involvement of the community.

By joining together to implement lifesaving programs and treat each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community. Find a no kill shelter primer at Tinyurl.com/NoKillReform.

In Faraway Lands

Illegal wildlife trading and loss of habitat are huge and escalating problems wild animals face every day.

Small repopulation success stories exist, but progress is slow. Here are some of the most urgent and dramatic perils topping the lengthy endangered species list.

Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. “China is the largest consumer of ivory, but the United States is second,” says Jeff Flocken, J.D., North American regional director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (ifaw.org). “Every year, 35,000 elephants are killed; an average of one every 15 minutes.”

Northern white rhinos once freely roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Until 1960, there were more than 2,000; today, only five exist—one in the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, one in a Czech Republic zoo and three at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya.

Imported as pets or show attractions, “There are between 10,000 and 20,000 big cats in private hands in America at facilities/businesses not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” says Carson Barylak, with IFAW’s Washington, D.C., office.

“There are more tigers in private possession in the U.S. than in the wild.”

Pangolins eat ants and termites.

Hunted for meat and their scales (used in Asian medicines), they are one of the world’s most endangered mammals (see Tinyurl.com/Save Pangolins).

Thirty years ago, the world population of lowland gorillas numbered 240. Thanks to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the population has grown to an estimated 880 (GorillaDoctors. org is supported by SaveAGorilla.org).

Led by Ruth Keesling, the project has

shown the inestimable value of the species. “Once you’ve looked into the eyes of a gorilla, you’re forever changed,” says her son Frank, in Denver, Colorado.

How to Help

Make saving animals a priority.

Contact legislators. Be a law-abiding consumer—don’t buy ivory or other endangered-animal products. Support conservancy groups. Share information. Donate time and money.

“IFAW is working to advance legislation to prohibit private ownership of big cats in the U.S. The bill received bipartisan support and we hope to see it become law,” says Barylak. “We’ve asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban direct contact with big cats. It’s harmful to the animals and the people that handle them.”

Annual running events with participants donning gorilla costumes raise funds and awareness. Following the Austin, Texas, event in January, runs will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 29 and in Denver, Colorado, on November 1. “Another way to help gorillas is to recycle cell phone and computer batteries.

Coltan [tantalite] is used to make batteries—13 percent of the world’s supply of coltan is in the park area of the Congo,” says Frank Keesling.

Barriers to improving the lives of animals can be overcome and banished when we believe it’s possible and everyone helps. The animals are counting on us.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

What You Can Do 4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork.

4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store.

4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal.

4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways.

4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions.

4 Tell companies what is accept able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls.

4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.

Did You Know… n San Francisco’s SPCA is one of many organizations that offer free or low-cost spay/neuter for specific breeds most frequently seen in shelters, like pit bulls, and special programs offer free surgeries. Find locations at Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterServices. n Factory farms account for 99 percent of farm animals, yet less than 1 percent of donated money directly assists them, reports Animal Charity Evaluators, in San Diego. The highly rated Mercy for Animals, dedicated to prevention of cruelty to farmed animals, reports, “Despite the fact that these are the most abused animals in the United States, they actually have the fewest number of advocates.” n Sandra, a 29-year-old Sumatran orangutan at the Buenos Aires Zoo, was recognized as a “non-human person” unlawfully deprived of her freedom by Argentine courts. “This opens the way not only for other great apes, but also for other sentient beings that are unfairly and arbitrarily deprived of their liberty,” says Paul Buompadre, an attorney with the Association of Officials and Lawyers for Animal Rights. “The question is not ‘Can they reason?’ or ‘Can they talk?’ but ‘Can they suffer?’” says Barry MacKay, director of the Animal Alliance of Canada. “That to me is the ultimate question.” natural awakenings

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Popular Fitness

MYTHS Seven Common Maxims that Can Cause Harm

by Leslie Perry Duffy

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e’ve heard them time and time again: fitness tips that guarantee we’ll meet our goals if we follow them. The truth is that some can hurt more than help.

Here are seven fitness myths that are best to ignore.

No pain, no gain. It’s true that what we put into our workout has a direct impact on results. However, this doesn’t mean workouts should be painful. If something hurts during exercise, try a different move instead that targets the same muscle group to see if the feeling persists; adjust the form in case improper execution is the culprit or give it a rest and return when ready.

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during a workout with pain. In the presence of an injury, it’s often best to modify activities that contribute to the pain or refrain from workouts pending expert medical advice.

“Working through the pain” might actually make things worse in the long run.

Never exercise a sore muscle.

Muscle soreness is a sign that the muscles are changing. It’s okay to feel sore for a day or two after a workout.

If it appears that the body’s stability or ability to maintain proper form will be affected by the soreness, then wait another day. However, if soreness isn’t severe, working out may actually help to relieve it by warming the muscles and stimulating blood flow. A few good activity choices for sore muscles after lifting heavy weights the day before include light cardio, stretching, yoga and light resistance training.

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Lifting weights makes women look bulky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Building big, bulky muscles requires testosterone—and lots of it. Men typically have 20 to 30 times more testosterone than women.

For women, strength training is wellknown to be key in toning and sculpting muscles, maintaining healthy joints and bones, boosting metabolism and even improving mood and confidence. Don’t be afraid to pick up heavier weights.

To lose a belly, crunch the abs.

Yes, abdominal exercises strengthen the core muscles. However, if we carry a layer of fat on top of those muscles, the belly will remain. To lose a belly, continue regular ab work while focusing on cardio exercises, strength training moves for the whole body and eating properly.

The best time to work out is in the morning. The best time to work out is whenever it fits into our schedule.

The more exercise, the faster the results. Not true. When it comes to working out, an appropriate balance of hard work and rest is the best option.

Overusing the body actually prevents muscles from growing, resulting in decreased strength, endurance and metabolism (i.e., caloric burn). Plus, becoming overly fatigued often leads to sloppy form, which may lead to injury. Listen to the body and rest at least one day a week or more if a break is needed.

Reduce calorie intake to lose weight. The body needs enough fuel to function, especially if it is regularly working hard. Eating less is not always the answer to losing weight.

If we’re not eating enough, the body may think it’s starving, which causes it to store fat instead of burning calories, so eating too infrequently or not enough can sabotage weight-loss efforts. Eating smaller, more frequent meals allows the body to metabolize calories more effectively.

Leslie Perry Duffy is a FIRM workout program master instructor and entrepreneur in Columbia, SC, who contributes to Life.Gaiam.com from which this was adapted.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1

Good Journeys Expo – Sat 2/28 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Holistic health and psychic fair featuring various types of healing modalities, products and services. Hourly lectures cover a variety of topics. $10 weekend pass. Hamilton County Exhibition Center, 2003 Pleasant St, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3

Target Free Night at the Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for free. Sponsored by Target the first Tuesday of each month. Free. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

Balance Your Hormones to Beat Fat – 6:30pm.

Learn multiple ways the body could be holding on to extra pounds. Topics include allergies, sex hormones, vitamin D, thyroid and more.

Presented by Robin Eldib RN MSN NP and Nurse Brittany Ables BSN from Indy Wellness Center. Free. Georgetown Market, 4375 Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis. Register: 317-293-9525.

GeorgetownMarket.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

Health, Wellness and Fitness Fair – 4:30-7pm.

The Fishers Chamber of Commerce introduces the inaugural trade show. Features area hospitals, fitness centers, the Culinary Institute, grocery stores, and much more. Open to the public. Free.

Forum Conference Center, 11313 USA Parkway, Fishers. FishersChamber.com.

Introductions to Chakras – 6pm. Join in a fun evening to learn about what chakras are, what they do, and how you can incorporate them into your wellness plan. $15. breath.life.yoga, 8202 Clearvista Parkway, Suite 8C, Indianapolis. 317502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com.

Natural Skincare Workshop – 7pm. Learn how to look younger by applying natural health principles to achieve healthy, radiant skin. Each participant will receive a custom skincare consult and complimentary non-invasive facelift.

Free. RSVP at 317-577-7944, ext. 222. Ageless Aesthetique, 8481 Bash St, Ste 200, Indianapolis.

AgelessAesthetique.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

First Friday Gallery Tour – 6-9pm. Tour more than 25 downtown galleries and art venues. Patrons are encouraged to walk or drive throughout the downtown cultural districts, and visit the city’s diverse visual art offerings. Free. Various Downtown Galleries. 317-634-3114. IDADA.org.

Chopra Center’s Primordial Sound Meditation Introductory Evening – 6:30-8pm. Facilitated by Chopra Center Certified Instructor, Barbara Manley, R.N., who worked side by side with Deepak Chopra and David Simon for 8 years. PSM is a spiritual journey that reconnects our lives with our own essential nature. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499.

ThePlayfulSoul.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

Indianapolis Polar Plunge – 8-11am. Take a brisk dip in support of the Special Olympics Indiana by joining in the fun of a polar plunge to raise funds for the organization. There will also be food and a costume contest. Registration 8am; Costume Contest 9:45am. Participants must be 12 and older. Requested minimum contribution of $75 ($50 minimum for students with ID).

SOIndiana.org/special-events/2014-polar-plunge.

10th Annual Yogathon – 8:30am-5pm. Bring your mat and enjoy a day of all kinds of yoga sessions for all levels; free snacks and drinks.

Part of proceeds benefit scholarship fund. $25.

Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St, Indianapolis. Register at 317-257-9642 or print form from IPYC.org.

TEDx Manhattan: Changing the Way We Eat – 10:30am-6pm. Conversations about food activism, sustainability, organics, animal welfare, food labor, and public health. A live webcast featuring an all-star lineup. Online registration required.

Free. The Bureau, 719 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis.

SlowFoodIndy.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 9

Spring Cleanse Class – 6-8:30pm. Learn how to flow with the seasons and gently do a spring cleanse using vibrant plant bases dishes, herbs and beverages. $35. Ezra’s Café, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. RSVP at 317-255-3972 or EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

Introduction to Essential Oils – 6-7:30pm. Discover the wonderful benefits of the oils and how to use them. Young Living oils will be featured.

Free. Call to register by Sat 3/7: 317-445-4203.

Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St, Indianapolis. IPYC.org.

Heart Saver First Aid with CPR + AED – 1-4pm. Blooming Life Yoga brings you this community CPR course. Participants learn basic first aid, CPR, and choking rescue for adults, children, infants, and how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 2 year certification. $25. 1100 West Oak St, Zionsville, IN. BloomingLifeYoga.com.

Yin Yoga by Candlelight – 6-7:30pm. Bring a loved one and join Yin Yoga master, Michelle Finch, and enjoy poses that allow the body to open, release, and rebalance. $20.

Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville.

BloomingLifeYoga.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

HUSH Meetup/Bowling Event – 1:30pm. Join in an afternoon of bowling at Pinheads with HUSH, a group focused on breaking the silence of infertility by supporting women and men as they journey down the path to parenthood. RSVP deadline Mar 8. Pinheads, 13825 Britton Park Rd, Fishers. RSVP deadline Mar 8. View at Meetup. com/HUSH-breaking-the-silence-of-infertility-Noblesville/. YinRoot.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 16

Greening of the Canal – 5-5:45pm. Put on a green outfit and join the Hoosier Lottery to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by dying the canal green.

Enjoy dancing, live music, along with special celebrity appearances. Free. Canal Walk, Ohio and West St. IndyStPats.com.

Indy Holistic Hub Connection Series – 6-7:30pm. The Power of Visuals in Marketing Holistic Business presented by Deliberate Media. $10/guest; free/member. Hub contact: Jennifer@ SeffrinSynergy.com. 317-775-1418. Held at The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

ThePlayfulSoul.com; IndyHolisticHub.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

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

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

Downtown Indianapolis. IndyStPats.com.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Evening With the Doctor – 7pm. Join Dr. Scott Cooper or Dr. Vicki Knapke for a night of discovering and learning. Topics include neuro-emotional clearing process, how everyday choices affect health, and techniques for better health and well -being at home. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste140, Carmel. RSVP: 317-8729300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

Natural Skincare Workshop – 7pm. Learn how to look younger by applying natural health principles to achieve healthy, radiant skin. Each participant will receive a custom skincare consult and complimentary non-invasive facelift.

Free. RSVP at 317-577-7944, ext. 222. Ageless Aesthetique, 8481 Bash St, Ste 200, Indianapolis.

AgelessAesthetique.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

Gong Meditation - Vernal Equinox – 7:308:45pm. The Gong releases stress and allows the mind to find a stillpoint. Easy physical yoga exercises and breathwork appropriate for all levels. Bring a yoga mat/cushion, stay for a cup of yogi tea. Pre-register by Mar 13, $10/ $15 after.

CITYOGA, 2442 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis.

317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

World Day for Inner Peace – 11am-12:30pm.

The Sahaja Meditation group of Indiana will join 50 countries throughout the world to celebrate in this global initiative. Free. Riley meeting room of Central Library, 40 E. St. Claire Street, Indianapolis. Connect or RSVP at 317-300-4560 or email IndianaMeditation@gmail.com.

IndianaMeditation.org/news.html.

Sacred Connections Partner Yoga – 5:30-7pm.

Join Brett and Lisa D for an evening of fun with your sweetheart. This delicious atmosphere will be laid-back, encouraging, and easily adaptable for all levels of yoga experience. $35/couple.

Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville.

BloomingLifeYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

Master Class with Dr. Sue Morter – 7:30pm. Dr. Sue responds to your questions on life, wellness, abundance and higher consciousness in a spontaneous, enlightening and synthesizing conversation showing us all that all questions lead us to a simple and elegant reality. Free. Morter Health Center, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste140, Carmel. RSVP: 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Indy Holistic Hub Social – 6-7:30pm. Join in the monthly Hub social, where you can unwind at the end of the day with like-minded people. Free.

Hub contact: Jennifer@SeffrinSynergy.com; 317775-1418. Held at Zest’s Twist, 1154 E 54th St, Indiananpolis. IndyHolisticHub.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. Learn to support the continuing growth of using electric vehicles locally. Regular monthly meetings focus on growing local EVA enthusiasts and educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicles.

Free. Nora Public Library, 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4470. HoosierEVA.org.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Indiana Artisan Marketplace – Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. From Indiana-made wines and chocolate truffles to sterling silver jewelry and chic handbags made from reclaimed leather. The event will feature the creations of more than 150 artists and food artisans whose work has been juried into the prestigious Indiana Artisan program. $10; 14 and under/free. Indiana State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. 317-6078715. IndianaArtisan.org.

Prenatal Yoga and Childbirth Preparation Workshop – 3-5pm. Prepare for the latter stages of pregnancy and childbirth with Lisa Daugherty.

Enjoy a nurturing prenatal yoga practice, and learn techniques and insights to empower you to have your ideal childbirth experience. $30. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039.

BloomingLifeYoga.com.

Earth Day Indiana – 11am-4pm. One of the nation’s largest Earth Day festivals, this event combines environmental and conservation exhibits with live music, special activities for kids, and great food. White River State Park. Earth Day needs volunteers, please sign up if available.

EarthDayIndiana.org.

Mutt Strut – 11am-3pm. The largest fundraising event for the Humane Society of Indianapolis takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Attend with or without a dog, walk the entire 2 ½-mile oval track or the short 1-mile course.

IndyMuttStrut.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

Earth Day Community Celebration – 1-4pm.

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

JCCIndy.org.

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

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

sunday JCC Winter Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm.

Shop indoors for fresh produce, dairy, and baked goods throughout the winter and early spring.

Between the east and west lobbies. Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317251-9467. JCCIndy.org.

Journeys Fire Sunday Celebration – 10-11am.

A spiritual community open to anyone who wishes to express and experience loving acceptance. Sunday celebrations are led by Rev. Richard Brendan and include music, meditation, and inspirational messages. Free. Anthenaeum Auditorium, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis. 317-796-1897.

JourneysFireSpiritualCenter.org.

Yoga Light – 10:30am. An introductory vinyasa-style class for students of all levels of fitness.

Great for beginners or those seeking to refine and refresh pose technique in harmony with the individual’s body. Yoga mat is recommended. $10.

BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation – 11am-noon. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Southside meeting location, 4950 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis.

317-755-9630. IndianaMeditation.org.

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Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breath work, meditation and chanting, often with gong relaxation. Modifications available for any fitness level. Weekly except holidays. $10. CITYOGA, 242 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. HariDattiKaur.com.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation – Noon-1pm. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Broad Ripple meeting location, 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis.

317-490-4952. IndianaMeditation.org.

monday Ananda Mandala & Oneness Blessing – 6:30pm. A guided chakra clearing meditation involving intense focused breath work followed by the Oneness Blessing, a sharing of Divine Energy also known as Deeksha. Participants feel rejuvenated, focused and experience a deepening sense of peace, joy and wholeness. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Kundalini Yoga –7:15-8:30pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breath work, meditation and chanting, often with gong relaxation. Modifications available for any fitness level. Weekly except holidays. $10. Registration required.

Rocky Ripple, near Butler U. 317-430-3875.

HariDattiKaur.com.

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Good Morning Yoga – 9-10am. Join Lilly Mack for an all-level Vinyasa class combining stretching, balance and fun music. A great way to start the morning. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499.

ThePlayfulSoul.com.

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

Therapeutic Adaptive Yoga for Neurological Disorders – 11-11:45am. Movement designed for those with Parkinson’s Disease, MS, fibromyalgia and other neurological issues. Seated and supported poses appropriate for all skill levels.

Donation-based. breath.life.yoga, 8202 Clearvista Parkway, Suite 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630.

BreathLifeYoga.com Joiful Life Teen Yoga 8-Class Series – 4:305:45pm. Beginning March 24. Robbin Schneider gives empowering tools to support a youth in navigating her or his life. Enjoy yoga poses, breath techniques, share in group discussions, journal, and create a vision board. $120. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 South Elm Street, Zionsville. Pre-register: 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com.

Take Out Tuesday at Earth Fare – 4:30-7:30pm.

Enjoy BBQ chicken and two seasonal sides. $5.

Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville; 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel; 2110 E County Line Rd, Greenwood. EarthFare.com.

Evening Wih the Doctor – 7pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal, and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. Morter Health Center, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

Meditation Group – 7-9pm. Explore a different style of meditation each week to look within, relax, re-center and balance yourself. Guided meditations, singing bowls, music, drumming and many other techniques will be used. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

Introduction to Yoga 4-Week Series – 6-7:15pm.

Beginning February 19. Lisa DeWeese provides a nurturing knowledge base of the Eight Limbs of Yoga through poses, alignment, breath techniques, meditation, relaxation and community building. $72. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 South Elm Street, Zionsville. 317-800-4039.

BloomingLifeYoga.com.

Empowered Human Angel – 6:30-8pm. Learn to use your ultra-sensitive gifts to better your life and the world. It is time to no longer be overwhelmed, but to stand in our truth. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499.

ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation –7-8pm. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Columbus meeting location, Main Source Financial, 2310 W Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus. 914-473-9699.

IndianaMeditation.org.

friday Bells for Peace Meditation – 12pm-12:30pm. We invite you to join with us as we gather together to meditate for peace combined with the power of Sound through Bells. Free. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499.

ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518.

CenterPointCounseling.org.

Happy Hour Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Great weekend starter to stretch out, relax and calm down!

For anyone with some yoga experience. Please bring your own mat. $5. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642.

IPYC.org.

Community Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. All levels Vinyasa Flow yoga class, with refreshments served afterwards. Donations only, any amount. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple.

704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com.

saturday Farm to Fork Farmers’ Market – 9am12:30pm. Focus on organic, naturally grown, pesticide-free foods, direct from the producers.

Normandy Farms, 7802 Marsh Rd, Indianapolis.

FarmToForkMarket.org.

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

Now thru April. The goal of the market is to provide a venue downtown to directly connect farmers and producers to the community, while promoting access to local, healthy food for all. The Platform, Indianapolis City Market West Wing, 202 E Market St, Indianapolis.

IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org.

Restorative Yoga – 12-1pm. Enjoy a Vinyasa Slow-Flow yoga class to recover from the week and enter the weekend in a more relaxed state. $10. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple. 704-777-7878.

BreatheYogaDharma.com.

wednesday Restorative Movement and Methods – 9-10:30am. Join spirit dancer Delynn Curtin in the Flow of the Spirit’s Light and Love. Open to all, standing or sitting; on all levels of healing. $15.

The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Sushi Wednesday at Earth Fare – Hand-rolled sushi, select from 7 varieties. $5. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville; 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel; 2110 E County Line Rd, Greenwood.

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

GoodJourneys.net.

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BODYWORK/ALIGNMENT

COMMUNITY OFFICIANT

COMFORT ZONE BODYWORK

CELEBRANT SERVICES

Jane Sullivan 33 Metzker Ln, Noblesville 317-508-7151 ComfortDiva@aol.com

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

Learn the techniques and skills to overcome chronic pain without the use of pharmaceutical or surgical intervention.

Elaine Voci, Ph.D., Life Coach Certified Life Cycle Celebrant 317-730-5481 ElaineVoci@ElaineVoci.com

Life Coach and Ceremony specialist professionally trained and certified in the art of ceremony, ritual, faith traditions, ceremonial writing, public speaking and presentation.

Committed to creating and performing eloquent, personalized, heartfelt ceremonies for individuals, families and organizations through life’s milestones as unique and varied as our relationships and communities. See ad on page 20.

ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Independent Distributor #489656 317-490-6380; 877-436-2299, ext 2 MarilynYork.VibrantScents.com

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YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Independent Distributor #1173791 317-695-3594 NancyArden.VibrantScents.com

Understand why the Wise Men brought Frankincense to the Christchild and why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible.

Call for free CD.

BOUTIQUE/EVENT HUB THE PLAYFUL SOUL 6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-253-0499 ThePlayfulSoul.com

ECO-FRIENDLY DRY CLEANING

A whimsical boutique for the spirit, filled with books, music, handmade accessories, art, meditation aids and more. The space also features a fireplace room, and hosts a myriad of art, holistic and healthful events throughout the month. See ad on page 21.

CLASSIC CLEANERS

317-577-5752 Info@ClassicCleaners.net ClassicCleaners.net

Exceptional cleaning with advanced technology and environmentally-friendly dry cleaning services, with locations throughout the city. Convenient home pick-up and delivery available.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING PRESERVATION ASSOCIATES LLC

7950 N Shadeland Ave, Ste 300 Indianapolis 317-579-0093 MArbuckle@PreservationAssociatesLLC.com

Protect your family, small business, retirement and yourself with tax saving strategies, debt elimination, retirement planning, and safe investment and life insurance options that guarantee income generation.

See ad on page 9.

FOOD CO-OP POGUE’S RUN GROCER 2828 East 10th St, Indpls 317-426-4963 PoguesRunGrocer.org

Pogue’s Run Grocer is your local Indy Food Co-op – a member-owned grocery store featuring affordable, fresh, healthy foods and locally-produced goods. The Deli serves delicious made-to-order sandwiches, homemade soups and features a full salad bar, as well as prepared salads and spreads to-go. Open to the public.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE INDY WELLNESS CENTER

4510 W 71st St, Indpls 317-427-5366 HealthCoachRobin@gmail.com IndyWellness.com

Are you ready to feel better? With weight loss and detoxification programs, Candida treatment, bio-identical hormone replacement, vitamin consultation and more, Robin Eldib, Certified Nurse Practitioner and licensed wellness coach, specializes in helping you get your sleep, body and energy back – naturally.

GREEN CLEANING SQUEAKY GREEN LLC

Indianapolis Owned and Operated 317-840-7757 BeSqueakyGreen.com

Our professional and friendly staff takes pride in providing healthy cleaning and organizing solutions to families and the environment using 100 percent eco-certified/non-chemical products.

HOLISTIC HEALTH

TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING

MORTER HEALTHCENTER

10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140 Carmel 317-872-9300 MorterHealthCenter.com

EMPOWER! ENLIGHT!

We invite you to join us on your journey to vibrant health and lifelong wellness. We help you identify and address interferences to your natural well-being using gentle, non-invasive Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, and joyfully support you with classes, programs and techniques designed to help you Live Well! See ad on page 13.

LAB SERVICES 3806 W 86th St, Indpls 317-405-8057 LabOnDemandInd.com

Take greater control of your health with a comprehensive range of lab tests and screens – support prevention, early detection, and improved health outcomes. Fast, confidential and affordable. No doctors orders required; insured and uninsured are welcome. See ad on page 17.

ARBONNE

Enjoy premium ingredients in both inner and outer health and beauty products. Botanically-based skincare products are gluten free and contain no animal products, parabens, mineral oil or GMO products.

The Fit Essentials line includes gluten free, vegan protein shake mixes and more to manage your weight and fuel your day.

HEALTHY EATING/ ORGANIC EZRA’S ENLIGHTENED CAFÉ 6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-255-3972 EzrasEnlightedCafe.com

Indy’s only raw food café is an oasis of vibrant, healing food and education. Seasonal and rotating menu features allergy-friendly selections that are dairy-free, processed sugar-free, GMO-free and gluten -free.

Raina Fay is a contributing author to the LIIFT healing modality – Life Improving Internal Focus Technique, an energetic process that assists in effortless release and re-framing the subconscious mind to heal and unlock potential in all areas of life. Also offering life affirming processes for allergy elimination, stress reduction, energy balance and abundance expansion. See ad on page 15.

THE NEUROMODULATION TECHNIQUE (NMT)

LAB ON DEMAND

HEALTH & BEAUTY Sandy Poe, Independent Consultant 317-409-2023 SandyPoe.MyArbonne.com

Raina Fay Office in Nora, by Phone or Skype 317-797-6950 EmpowerEnlight.com

LANDSCAPE SERVICES

Cara Olson MSW, LSW Good Journeys 17901 River Rd, Ste F, Noblesville 317-750-7392 Cara@InnerEnlightenmentTherapies.com

NMT is a non-invasive form of alternative healthcare that allows the unconscious mind to fully connect with the conscious mind and body, thus allowing the body to correct illness and heal. Individuals everywhere have used NMT to relieve: food and environmental allergies, chronic pain, emotional trauma, hormonal issues, stress, autoimmune and many other conditions. Get your life back with NMT! See ad on page 17.

GREENSCAPE GALS, LLC 317-801-5833 Info@GreenscapeGals.com GreenscapeGals.com

WELLNESS CENTER

Specializing in native plant landscaping and design, custom-built raised garden beds and composters, urban farm installation, and non-chemical turf maintenance. Additional natural landscaping services available.

See ad on page 9.

THERMOGRAPHY INDY THERMOGRAPHY 4546 W 71st St, Indpls 317-370-5111 IndyTherm.com

AGELESS AESTHETIQUE BEAUTY & WELLNESS Christlyn Johnson, LE, CMT 8481 Bash St, Ste 200, Indianapolis 317-577-7944, ext 222 AgelessAesthetique.com

Customized facials, non-invasive facelifts, skincare workshops, and wellness programs for each individual’s skincare issues and wellness concerns. Achieve internal balance and let true beauty shine. See ad on page 6.

BODY.HARMONY.BALANCE

State-of-the-art thermal imaging scans are non-invasive, radiation free, affordable, no prescription required, and painless. Get results fast for any area of the body.

1020 East 86th St, Indianapolis 317-669-2313 BodyHarmonyBalance.com

Specializing in colon hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, health coaching and digestive wellness. Also featuring energy therapies, foot detox baths, and far infrared sauna. Additional support offered through holistic skin care with pure botanical formulations as powerful as they are pure, and massage. Special rates offered to practitioners in the healing arts! See ad on page 11.

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