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ere we are with two years of monthly magazines behind us already! I remember the feeling of eager anticipation as I was getting my office established, making lists, checking files, organizing, organizing and more organizing. At that time, sleep was still a regular part of my life as well as daily exercise, brainstorming, trying new recipes, reading books, writing articles, blogs and journaling, and long, lazy weekends. Somehow between then and now, most of those activities have become luxuries that I am no longer able to afford.

But that’s where I want to change my thinking, my intentions and most definitely my actions - starting today!

While it’s true that I’ve elected to run multiple businesses and add the care and feeding of a cat and a new puppy into the mix along with a fiancé and child, I must be ever cognizant of the fact that I need my own time and space to spoil myself, care for my body, satisfy my endlessly curious mind and nourish my soul. So here goes: “Hi! My name is Nancy and I used to be a multi-tasker. This is my story.”

My lists had lists, My chores incomplete, I stay up all night ‘cause there’s no time to sleep There’s Work to be done, Local business to grow and soon after EcoFest, another trade show; But wait – oh hey, my knees how they ache, My skin has dulled And my body misshaped.

I’m ready for balance, hot baths and naps too; Natural care from the experts, now I’m feeling my groove.

There’s Deepak and Eckankar running round in my head I’m discovering new books just begging to be read; A juicer and raw foods, Yes! that does the trick I’m well on my way to avoiding The Sick!

Some yoga and flexion, a real fitness master; I’m no longer willing to be a multi-tasker!

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May is women’s health month. Do yourself a favor and take time out to see local healthcare experts, join a fitness class, read a book or go to a spiritual center.

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Make it count.

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istoric City Market will become a one-day natural feast for all of the senses when Natural Awakenings magazine and Indianapolis City Market proudly present EcoFest Indy, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, May 12. This free event, themed around Healthy Living on a Healthy Planet, will take place downtown at 222 East Market Street.

Featuring exhibitors and demonstrators of conservation, including a hybrid bus from IndyGo and a workshop led by Andy Cochran of Circle City Rain Barrels on how a 55-gallon container can collect rain water for irrigation use; natural health; wellness; sustainability; pets; kids; fitness products and services; healthy food vendors and free samples of local fare; and more healthful topics will be offered.

Featured entertainment attractions from our area will include world percussionist and Southside resident Adam Riviere playing the Australian aborigine didgeridoo, painted sculptures from electronic waste by artist Marilyn Gatin, paper jewelry and altered home décor from artist Katy Wagner and a drum circle led

by Ryan Taylor Anderson.

The event will also include giveaways, samples, interactive displays and community spirit. Attendees at this cultural festival—blending lifestyle, business and the environment—are encouraged to ride a bike, walk or carpool as a show of support for green living. The Indy Bike Hub YMCA has generously offered free bike parking for the day in their new facility at City Market. In addition, cyclists will also receive a free guest pass to use the YMCA during a future visit.

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rangipani natural skin care line is now available at Whole Foods market in Indianapolis. All products are made by the Indianapolis-based company without the use of harmful chemicals, synthetics or additives. Frangipani uses only plant-based ingredients and stores the products in recyclable glass bottles.

“I’m so excited to offer my skin care products to Whole Foods shoppers and proud to produce a quality skin care line that is good for our bodies and the environment,” says Tracy Land, Frangipani owner.

The company provides an option for consumers to purchase safer face washes, face serums, hand and body lotions, and body oils. The whole line can also be purchased online and at other local retailers including Georgetown Market, Nature’s Pharm, Good Earth Natural Foods, Bloomingfoods, Sunspot Natural Market, Optimal Wellness Center, and Stillpoint Family Chiropractic.

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Comprehensive Care at Coughlin’s Chiropractic Practice

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r. Shelley Coughlin’s Chiropractic clinic provides holistic chiropractic care plus natural solutions to relieve many health conditions for the whole family. They specialize in recovering from automobile accidents (whiplash/low back pain), reversing effects of injuries caused by repetitive motion, poor posture or poor lifting habits, and healing sports, residential and workplace injuries.

Furthermore, Coughlin Chiropractic treats the body, mind and spirit. They treat each patient with a comprehensive strategy involving physical adjustments, education, nutritional support and wellness planning.

They also make recommendations to improve one’s health through the use of nutraceuticals, essential oils and other supplements.

Their website is a valuable source of education Dr. Shelley Coughlin and information. Reviewing their site helps to explain that health does not mean suppressing symptoms of disease. Rather, the best way to get to proper maximum levels of bodily function is by addressing the root causes of any symptoms of physical conditions and correcting the underlying biomechanical issues.

“The most common conditions we treat are back pain, neck pain, Sciatica, headaches and migraines, pregnancy associated back pain, arthritis, plus extremity pain (shoulder/hip/knee). An adjustment during pregnancy helps decrease pain and an easier delivery” says Coughlin.

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Location: 5680 Caito Dr., Ste. 105, by the I465 and 56th Street interchange on the east side of Indianapolis. For more information or to make an appointment, call 317-546-9882 or visit CoughlinChiropractic.com. Visit them at EcoFest Indy.

Green Market Celebrates Ninth Anniversary Season

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he Green Market at Trader’s Point Creamery, in Northwest Indianapolis, will begin its ninth summer season on April 30. Indiana’s oldest continuously running year-round farmers’ market—one of the few strictly enforced, producer-only emporiums— offers customers the convenience and reliability of both a summer and winter season.

While many farmers’ markets allow the resale of produce and other food products from third-party producers, all vendors at the Green Market must grow or produce what they sell. Customers can speak directly to the farmer or food artisan about his or her agricultural and food production practices.

Location: 9101 Moore Road. Summer market hours: every Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. The Market moves into the Red Barn in the event of inclement weather.

The summer season runs through October. For more info, call 317-733-1700 or visit TradersPointCreamery.com. See ad on page 22.

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tress and illness may seem to occur far too often, draining us of energy, happiness and good health. Those looking to relax, reduce pain, increase energy, find more balance or heal from an injury or illness can consider Lisa Segall of IntegrativEnergy, LLC, based on the south side of Indianapolis, who offers Holistic Health Coaching, Healing Touch, Reiki, Oneness & Light Blessings and more I NTE G R AT I V E N E R G Y to help you reclaim your energy, happiness Relax ~ Balance ~ Heal and health.

The Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach, Energy Healing Practitioner, wellness advocate, writer and speaker is very passionate about helping others. She began studying nutrition, wellness and the mind-body connection years ago as she healed herself from fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, irritable bowel syndrome and more. She decided that her purpose was to help others heal, so she began training in energy therapies and nutrition.

She’s been helping others heal for several years and she looks forward to sharing her knowledge, experience and heart-centered service with new clients.

Segall also occasionally works in Edinburgh. Sessions are by appointment only and can be done at her office or over the phone. Wellness classes are now being offered as well.

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Eskenazi Health one of only 10 hospitals in America to be LEED® Silver or higher • 94% of all waste leaving the construction site has been diverted from landfills.

• 85% of planned wood products will come from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.

• 63% of planned materials will come from within 500 miles of the site, meaning less energy for transport.

• 44% of all materials for the project will come from recycled materials.

Eskenazi Health’s environmental leadership is attracting national attention and building a healthier future for Indianapolis. The new Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital is set to open in December 2013 as the first new hospital in Indiana and one of 10 in the nation certified LEED ® Silver or higher by the U.S. Green Building Council.

In addition to the new hospital’s advanced efficiency and environmental design, the Wishard Slow Food Garden at White River State Park, our employee and urban gardening efforts, the Wishard Farmers’ Market, support for the Indy Winter Farmers’ Market and a first-of-its-kind sky farm at the new hospital are among many programs increasing Wishard’s impact in creating a more healthful, sustainable community.

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ndy Reads Books will be a new and used bookstore coming this summer to Massachusetts Avenue, with a grand opening that will feature two weeks of author signings, events and celebrations. All profits from the bookstore will benefit the literary nonprofit Indy Reads organization as it continues to develop programming and expand its reach, continuing toward its ultimate goal of 100 percent literacy in Indianapolis.

Indy Reads Books will promote literacy not just by being a downtown retailer downtown—it will also support the community by devoting space for students and tutors, and host regular readings, performances and other events, all aiming to involve and support the city at large.

The bookstore will rely almost entirely on donations, which have already begun in earnest. Customers are invited to make space for new purchases by donating their own old books, continuing a buy-and-donate cycle that helps support Indy Reads in its mission as book donations both support the bookstore and the students of Indy Reads. Book donations may also be made at EcoFest Indy on Saturday, May 12 at City Market.

In addition to book purchases and donations, the store will also have opportunities for volunteers.

For more information, call manager Alex Mattingly at 317-275-4040. Visit Indy Reads at IndyReads.org.

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The initiation of a performance-focused work environment that redirected the focus of employees and managers towards measurable results and away from when and where work was completed, yielded positive markers.

Employees that were allowed to routinely change when and where they worked, based upon their individual needs and job responsibilities, experienced improved sleep quality, higher energy levels, better self-reported health and a sense of personal mastery.

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Acupuncture Cools Hot Flashes

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small, yet intriguing study published in Acupuncture in Medicine found that traditional Chinese acupuncture curbed the severity of hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. Fifty-three middleaged, postmenopausal women were divided into two groups; one received such treatments twice weekly for 10 weeks, while the other experienced “sham” acupuncture with blunt needles that did not penetrate the skin. In both groups, levels of estrogen and other hormones were measured before the study began and before and after the last session.

Menopausal symptoms—hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections and mood swings—were also measured before and after the treatments, using a five-point menopause rating scale (MRS) in order to assess their severity.

At the end of the study, the women receiving Chinese acupuncture scored significantly lower on the MRS scale, with hot flashes seeing the sharpest decrease. The researchers explain that acupuncture boosts production of endorphins, which may stabilize the temperature control system of the body. They say that more investigation is needed because the study was small, but note that its results seem promising, suggesting that traditional Chinese acupuncture could be an alternative for women unable or unwilling to use hormone replacement therapy to relieve menopausal symptoms.

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Yelena: Photographer of Joy Awakening the Goddess in Every Woman

by Beth Davis

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elena Yahontova discovered her love of photography as a teenager in her native country of Belarus. Though it was a favorite hobby, it wasn’t until she was nearing the completion of her Ph.D. that she realized photography was more than a hobby, it was a passion—one that she wanted to pursue as a career.

After relocating to the U.S., Yahontova became a professional photographer and opened her studio, Yelena: Photographer of Joy, in 2005. The name signifies her mission to create joyful, creative portraits that capture the soul of the people she photographs.

“My photo philosophy is based on my life philosophy,” she says. “I love, enjoy and welcome life. I believe that people are created for joy, love and happiness; therefore, photography for me is a way to express my perceptions of life.”

Her photo sessions are quite unique. Yahontova creates magnificent portraits of individuals (both men and women), families, kids and adults of every age. Specializing in fairies, angels, goddesses and nymphs, she offers a collection of clothing, costumes and accessories. “I like dressing my clients in vintage clothing as princesses, fairies, or angels (wings included) and photographing them in natural settings—by a lake, a field or woods,” she explains. “I don’t ask clients to sit still or smile in a fake way; we have fun. Formal, posed, studioportrait photography has been done for almost 200 years. For me it was not inspiring.”

Lately, it’s her “Goddess Experience” photo sessions that have been really garnering admiration and attention.

The Goddess Experience, she says, is about celebration of women—their uniqueness, beauty, femininity, divinity and soul. “I believe that every woman is beautiful no matter their age or their size, that every woman deserves to be celebrated, and every woman is a goddess.”

She says the idea of the goddess sessions came to her after realizing how many women suffered from low self-esteem.

She would see beautiful women who simply didn’t believe they were beautiful. It bothered her that women weren’t more accepting of themselves. So much, in fact, that she was determined to make a change and get them to see what she saw in them.

“I’m absolutely convinced that there are no unattractive women, only those who don’t let themselves feel attractive due to narrow and misguided preconceptions about the nature of beauty,” notes Yahontova. “It became my mission to raise women’s self-esteem; to empower them and help them transform by portraying them as beautiful goddesses.”

It was also important to her to get women out of their comfort zone. “So many women—mothers especially—are so busy taking care of others that they neglect themselves,” she explains. “Some never even wear a dress, so when they come to me and see dresses in every room it awakens their playfulness. That is my job—to get them out of mom mode and see the goddess inside of them.”

It seems to be working. Cries of joy and surprise are a typical response when women first see their portrait. “The photos help women see themselves in a different way—they fall in love with the women they see in the photograph and realize they see themselves,” she comments. “We are talking about instant healing here. Their lost power and confidence is back.

For Yahontova, it is constant confirmation that she is on the right path, living her purpose and fulfilling her mission.

Yelena: Photographer of Joy studio is located at 924 West 17th Street, Bloomington. For more information, call 812-3338178 or visit PhotographerOfJoy.com. See ad on page 3.

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Community Acupuncture Makes Natural Healing More Affordable

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hile acupuncture has been offered in a group setting for thousands of years in Asia, the American trend has been to treat patients individually. Interest in community acupuncture has been building and one team of Indianapolis area-practitioners find that by offering group treatments they are able to charge less money and see more patients in a day.

With community acupuncture, the practitioner briefly consults with each patient and then lets him or her rest in reclining chairs in a relaxing room with up to 5 other people. Erica Siegel, an acupuncturist and founder of Indy Acupuncture and Health Services and Indy Downtown Community Acupuncture in Indianapolis, says that seeing

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others at ease and healing actually reduces anxiety, allowing patients to respond to treatments more quickly. She says she finds the treatments to be so effective that patients often Erica Siegel feel immediate relief.

One attraction of this model is the price. Instead of $75 and up for a typical private session, most community treatments run from $20 to $50 sliding scale. Acupuncture treatments have a cumulative effect so it’s useful to repeat the treatment several times per week for a month or so. Community style acupuncture makes repeat treatments more accessible.

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Siegel and her team offer both one-on-one and group sessions. With community acupuncture, to protect modesty, patients remain fully dressed and points used are typically below the elbow and the knee and sometimes the ears. Since the treatment works with the natural energy that flows through the body, acupuncture needles need not be in the exact location of distress. For example, shoulder pain may be treated with points on the lower leg.

Among Siegel’s team are Tim Moriarty, Greg Golden and Gloria Lawson. Golden focuses on the connection between emotional and physical pathologies working to eliminate fatigue, depression and anxiety in conjunction with a physical condition such as chronic pain or digestive issues. Golden says “acupuncture does not focus on one symptom at a time but rather the whole person from top to bottom. Once an individual is assessed, the treatment administered re-balances him holistically. It is like hitting a master reset switch that reminds the body of its own natural healing ability. This tends to provide multiple levels of healing as well as multiple areas of symptom relief.”

Ear acupuncture is used for addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD and weight control. Both Golden and Lawson are acudetox specialists, trained by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. The ear acupuncture protocol that NADA teaches has been used to treat addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD and weight control. Lawson says she is always pleased and grateful to see the healing results of just a few needles placed in the ear.

According to Siegel, “the biggest benefit is getting in touch with your body, becoming friends with everything in your skin and loving being in this world while being human.”

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Higher Brain Living May Precipitate Humanity’s Sixth Epoch

by Michael Cotton

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he world needs authentic agents of change right now, and we are the ones we have been waiting for. Over the last 100,000 years, there have been five major epochs of human civilization, spiraling upward from archaic, to magic, to mythic, to rational and to pluralistic worldviews. We are currently poised for the emergence of a sixth epoch, which promises to illuminate a new way to see the world and a new way to live.

The question many are asking is whether this new emergence, this next culture, will show up in time to save humanity. Evolution meanders; sometimes it erases its mistakes and starts over; there are no guarantees.

The complexity we have created in our individual lives and collectively in the world has exceeded the capacity of our brains to process it all and to create new solutions for our current challenges. Our collective cognitive overload is simply too much for our minds to deal with.

One way to circumvent this dilemma may be to fully energize the newly evolved, untapped Higher Brain and then provide a roadmap for a new culture to emerge. This new culture promotes growth and evolution and seeks wholeness and integration, honoring the entire spiral of human development. It can adopt new perspectives and act from them in creating a new world.

The world’s present population comprises the leading edge of millions of years of evolution and as such, has been charged with the responsibility for creating the conditions for a future that transcends all that has come before, giving rise to all that has never yet been.

We must grow and evolve until we have enveloped the entire cosmos into our very being. Only then can we create a space for all beings to move forward.

We must commit, as spirits in action, to this authenticity in our daily lives and natural natural awakenings awakenings

Dr. michael Cotton become an example of what we want the world to be. Evolution is manifesting itself through us, because we are the future.

Dr. Michael Cotton is the director of Higher Brain Living™, which offers training and certification in this standalone discipline that can also be coupled with yoga, bodywork and life coaching to create profound shifts in energy from the lower to higher brain. He will appear May 31, in Indianapolis, IN. For more information visit HigherBrainLiving.com.

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The Hormone Balancing Act Natural Strategies for Feeling Better

by Kathleen Barnes

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ormones rule our lives; it’s a simple fact of biochemistry. In their role as the body’s chemical messengers, hormones affect every human biological system. Without them, nothing works correctly.

Women’s hormonal systems are as complex as men’s, although vastly different. They govern reproduction, plus every aspect of health—including metabolizing food, proper immune function, physical and emotional responses to stress and the aging of cells.

Teens and Early 20s

Puberty and the early reproductive years should be the physical peak of a young woman’s life; when she is physically active and full of energy and youthful health. It’s also the time when breasts develop, hips widen, pubic hair appears, menstruation begins, and she becomes capable of pregnancy.

The good news is that several studies by the National Cancer Institute

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and the University of California, Los Angeles, have shown that regular exercise undertaken at this age results in lower estrogen levels throughout a woman’s life, greatly reducing her risk of breast cancer and other hormonal cancers. Yet, C.W. Randolph, Jr., a leading bioidentical hormone physician and co-author of From Hormone Hell to Hormone Well, reports that the ideal hormonal balance is routinely upset today. Culprits are obesity among young American women and the everyday presence of toxic estrogenic chemicals in today’s dairy products and meat, personal care products, plastics, food containers, pesticides and herbicides, as well as car exhaust.

“These compounds often have chemical structure similar to estrogen and can act like estrogen when introduced into the body,” Randolph explains. “Over time, these substances can increase estrogen in the body, potentially causing problems.”

Categorized as xenoestrogens,

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these hormone disruptors can cause rapid growth in breast tissue and have been blamed for the appearance of breast tissue and even milk production in girls as young as 18 months and the early onset of puberty, particularly among African-American girls. They are also suspected in the rising incidence of breast cancer in younger women today.

Reproductive Years

Women in their reproductive years often experience extreme stress in struggling to balance family, work, relationships and a need for personal growth, along with economic challenges. Women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, author of The Wisdom of Menopause, blames the stress of modern lifestyles for hormone disruptions in women in their childbearing years. “The stress hormones cortisol and epinephrine can have long-term effects on all other hormones,” advises Northrup.

Concurrently, many women sacrifice self-nurturance in order to nurture others. The first result is often premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which Northrup calls a “lifestyle disease.”

“We know that this problem seems to worsen with each subsequent child.

That made the connection for me,” she adds, “that with growing families and responsibilities, women no longer take care of themselves as well; no longer get the amount of exercise they once did. The body is quite forgiving in their 20s, much less so in their 30s.”

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Perimenopause

Ways to Avoid Manmade Estrogens d Choose organic milk and dairy products. d Eat organic meats and wild-caught fish. d Avoid canned foods and plastic water and soda bottles. d Do not use lawn or garden chemical pesticides or herbicides. d Shed outdoor shoes before entering the house. d Avoid furniture made from medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and synthetic carpeting; these materials outgas toxic chemicals. d Use natural household-cleaning products, including baking soda and vinegar. d Choose natural personal care products, including shampoos, lotions and cosmetics.

Part of the result is the attempt to reduce stress levels by eating high-fat and high-sugar comfort foods. Weight gain, blood sugar imbalances and sex hormone imbalances follow.

“Excess blood sugar changes the way estrogen, progesterone and testosterone are metabolized,” Northrup explains. “PMS and other problems of the reproductive years often go away when you get your blood sugar balanced, but—here’s the rub—you won’t get it rebalanced unless you are addressing the very real stressors in your life.”

Due to the presence of xenoestrogens and Americans’ general fondness for processed comfort foods, women in their childbearing years are also increasingly afflicted by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition characterized by overproduction of testosterone and other male hormones.

Insulite Laboratories, in Louisville, Colorado, reports that infertility and early onset Type 2 diabetes, another hormonal imbalance problem, are closely connected to PCOS.

The first priority for every woman at any age, counsels Northrup, is to get blood sugar (glucose) under control. “Get a glucometer. You don’t need a prescription. If your blood sugar level isn’t between 80 and 90 in the morning, you need to look at your diet and lifestyle. Getting this under control will create hormonal balance in the vast majority of women.

It’s so simple.”

The next hormonal shift overlaps with a woman’s reproductive years. Symptoms of perimenopause, or the start of menopause and the end of childbearing years, typically show up between the early and late 30s.

These range from hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia to weight gain, fuzzy thinking and redistribution of hair on the body. Again, the presence of xenoestrogens and stress contribute.

Women of other cultures rarely experience the intensity of perimenopausal symptoms that Western women report. So does that make perimenopause a lifestyle disease, as well?

Emphatically yes, says Holly Lucille, a d o c t o r o f naturopathy, registered nurse and past president of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association. “Diet and lifestyle are absolutely essential to a healthy hormonal system,” which she explains in her book, Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Woman’s Guide to Safe, Natural, Hormone Health.

“The biochemistry of the body is based on vitamins and minerals. If we compromise food and lifestyle choices, we are not getting the nutrients necessary to have a healthy endocrine system.”

Weight gain is a particular concern during perimenopause. In their book, From Belly Fat to Belly Flat, Dr. Randolph and Genie James, co-founders of the Natural Hormone Institute, advocate a specific eating plan to override belly fat and related accumulating effects of excess estrogen. “In perimenopause, progesterone production usually declines rapidly, more than 120 times faster than estrogen or testosterone production. That’s what aggravates the symptoms,” Randolph notes. “Because women in perimenopause are usually still menstruating, they think their hormones are okay.”

“The more body fat you have, the more estrogen tips the hormonal imbalance,” says Lucille. “Those fat cells hold on to toxins and place more burden on the liver, making it unable to effectively metabolize those extra estrogens,” which are stored in body fat and brought into the body as xenoestrogens. “At the end of the day, estrogen is a messenger, and its message is to tell cells to grow and proliferate. That’s what we don’t want.”

When estrogen becomes dominant, several things happen, including a more rapid release of insulin from the pancreas, which triggers sugar cravings. “It’s not a willpower problem,” Randolph assures. “Too much estrogen causes you Feeling miserable with allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing and congestion?

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Seven Steps to Address Perimenopausal Symptoms 1. Good diet that’s heavy on organic foods and low in saturated fats 2. Vitex, or chasteberry, to increase progesterone naturally and help balance excess estrogen 3. Black cohosh extract, like that found in Remifemin, to control hot flashes and night sweats 4. Blood sugar stability

to pack on the pounds in the belly area, and belly fat produces more estrogen.

It’s a vicious cycle.”

Lucille considers perimenopause the opposite of puberty and counsels, “While we are dealing with these changes, bringing some hormones on board for a short time can be a valuable tool.” However, she cautions, replacing anything isn’t the issue. “You have to look at the big picture,” she avers.

“Putting hormones into a toxic body is like putting gas into a dirty gas tank.

We have to restore function first.”

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has been a boon for millions. Results of the Women’s Health Initiative, a national study of women’s health between 1991 and

5. Stress management, as well as adrenal support via an adrenal glandular supplement 6. Regular exercise 7. Bioidentical hormone replacement, if symptoms become too uncomfortable Source: Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Woman’s Guide to Safe, Natural, Hormone Health, by Dr. Holly Lucille 2002, involving more than 160,000 postmenopausal women ages 50 to 79, sparked more widespread use early in the 21st century, when research began to show the dire consequences of synthetic hormone replacement. The Million Woman Study of British women also found that taking synthetic hormones at menopause doubled the risk of breast cancer for women.

Northrup calls bioidenticals “nature’s ideal design,” due to the prescription of individually tailored doses, custom-made by compounding pharmacies. Although these are rarely covered by insurance, estradiol-only patches may be; however, additional progesterone and testosterone may still be necessary, depending on test results, according to Northrup.

Menopause

If a woman has had no menstrual periods for 12 months, she is considered to be in menopause. However, Lucille asserts, “Menopause is not a disease.”

Northrup touts menopause as the most creative and precious time of a woman’s life; it is often a time of spiritual awakening and self-fulfillment.

“When the female brain passes menopause, the brain changes,” advises Northrup. “In a sense, we move from alternating current to direct current; I believe that this is the way the brain encodes wisdom.”

“Yet there are women in their 60s that are still having hot flashes. What should they do?” queries Northrup.

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been used for millennia that have estrogen-like properties, but do not have estrogen’s side effects,” Northrup says. “There is huge confusion about this: Plant hormones have different structures than mammalian hormones and cannot act as growth hormones.

If you have too much estrogen, these plant hormones can actually protect against excess stimulation.”

Her favorite is pueraria mirifica, which has helped relieve perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms in 80 percent of her patients within days. (Because the method of harvesting and processing supports effectiveness, Northrup likes Solgar brand PhytoGen.) She also uses maca, from Peru, for its phytoestrogens, vitex, black cohosh and omega-3 fatty acids such as those found in salmon for ongoing hot flashes.

“Some women go through these years and truly take their place as women of wisdom and power. They don’t need any additional hormone support; they have enough life energy coming,” comments Northrup. “Others may need to take some kind of hormone support their entire lives. Either way, no one should suffer.”

Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher.

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Foods to Reduce Estrogen Dominance d Cruciferous vegetables and green leafy vegetables with indole-3-carbinol to decrease xenoestrogens, including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, celery and kale; two to three servings a day d Any citrus fruits, which have d-limonene to promote estrogen detoxification; one serving a day d Insoluble fiber as an estrogen binder, such as oats, berries, dried beans and apples; two servings a day d Lignans as estrogen binders, such as flaxseed, sesame seeds and flaxseed oil; two to three tablespoons a day Source: From Belly Fat to Belly Flat, by Dr. C.W. Randolph, Jr., and Genie James

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Mom-to-Mom WISDOM Calming Advice for More ‘Good Days’ with Fretful Kids

by Beth Davis

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arenting has more than its share of stressful challenges, and today’s moms are often frustrated by conflicting advice. As families search for answers to daily issues, a more holistic and natural approach, known as conscious parenting, has been gaining momentum.

According to Lori Petro, founder of TEACH through Love, a child advocacy group and educational resource for progressive parents, conscious parenting comprises the spirit of cooperation, instead of traditional models of discipline and control. “We want to teach our children how to live in the world, explore, be creative, compassionate, learn appropriate expressions of emotion and think for themselves,” she says.

To help maximize the rewards for all, Natural Awakenings asked several

Surviving the First Year

As a certified Happiest Baby educator, mother of three and owner of Gummy Giggles Baby Boutique, in Yukon, Oklahoma, Lori Simmons provides parents with essential tools and knowledge to help calm unhappy babies.

She notes that while dealing with a crying infant is simply part of being a parent, colic is a condition moms dread the most.

Making the baby feel as if he or she is still in the womb is key, she advises.

“People try to not make any noise, but the reality is, babies often cry because it’s too silent.” She recommends swaddling the baby, swaying and shushing quietly in the baby’s ear—all to mimic the

comforts of the womb.

The best advice that she gives any new parent is that it’s okay not to know everything. “Just listen to your instincts and understand that each child will learn and grow at his or her own pace,” she says. “Most importantly, relax and don’t sweat the small stuff.”

W e a t h e r i n g To d d l e r Meltdowns

Petro says we can better meet the challenges of these years—including temper tantrums, biting, toilet training and sleep problems—if we understand these situations in the context of a child’s development. During early growth,

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exploration and change, children typically have trouble expressing their thoughts and feelings, and that can prove overwhelming for everyone.

So, what can adults do in the middle of a toddler meltdown? First, remember that it’s the rare parent that hasn’t had to deal with a tired, cranky, screaming toddler. Simmons admits to having handled her share of tantrums.

“They don’t understand their own frustration, so it’s difficult for parents to understand the reason for outbursts,” she observes. Her strategy is to take the stressed child out of the situation.

It helps to know that some hitting and biting is considered normal for toddlers, especially if they see it as an effective way to get what they want. Parents can put an end to it much the same way they deal with other inappropriate behavior, advises Petro. She suggests remaining calm, finding the root cause of the situation and acknowledging the child’s feelings and needs. Understanding why the child is doing it is crucial to making it stop. “Conscious parenting operates from the premise that all behavior is communication to meet a need,” she says.

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Addressing Adolescence

According to Certified Life Coach Clare Seffrin Bond, although the adolescent years can be difficult, there’s plenty that parents can do to nurture teens and encourage responsible behavior. “The best parenting advice I ever received was from my mom, who encouraged

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me to grow into parenthood—taking it day by day, without the expectation that I would be proficient simply through the act of giving birth,” says this mother of two, in Richmond, Indiana.

Rewarding relationships come through accepting the notion that children are individuals living their own journey, rather than extensions of their parents. “What parents see or feel in a situation is not necessarily what the child is experiencing,” Bond explains. “Taking the time to recognize the fact of individual realities can be huge in rethinking one’s approach to discipline.”

She recommends speaking to adolescents honestly—even when it’s painful—and listening to them, even when we may not want to hear, or believe, what they’re saying. “Stay in touch with the fact that your relationship with your children is absolutely huge in terms of their—and your— development as a happy and fulfilled person,” counsels Bond. “Work hard at remembering your own teen years, including the frustrations and disappointments. Empathy and respect are essential ingredients in successful human relationships at every age.”

To connect with Lori Petro, visit TeachThrough-Love.com; for Lori Simmons, GummyGiggles.com; and Clare Seffrin Bond, TheRoadToClarity.com.

Beth Davis is a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings.

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e look forward to seeing you at City Market Saturday, May 12. The event begins at 11am and ends at 4pm. We know you’ll find ideas, products, and services to enhance your healthy lifestyle all under one roof. This is your opportunity to collect information, compare products and services, register for prizes, get great new ideas and have fun too! EcoFest Indy entry and all displays are FREE for the public to explore.

EcoFest Indy TIPS:

Register for prizes; it only takes a few minutes and there are many to win! Your first stop should be at the Natural Awakenings table to register to win a Tablet. Bring return address labels for quick and easy registration and remember to include your phone number and/or email address. You can just peel and stick to the prize registration forms.

Bring your cash, credit cards and checkbook for specials on your favorite products and services that may only be offered at the show. Or visit the ATM on the north end of the building near the restrooms.

Bring your appetite! Indianapolis City Market has a huge variety of local food vendors and you’ll want to sample them all.

Plan your day; Plan to spend at least 2 to 3 hours at the show in order to see all the exhibits and enjoy the entertainment.

Vendors are located indoors and out, upstairs and downstairs. Elevator access is available to the mezzanine level.

Ask questions; Vendors have the information you need and are eager to impart their wisdom and HELP YOU! Be sure to stop at each booth and ask lots of questions. Look for EcoFest Indy volunteers to provide a hand when needed.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring your family and friends! You’ll have a fabulous day.

Parking: Market Street will be closed between Delaware and Alabama but there’s plenty of parking on adjacent streets and in the parking garage on Ohio Street (north of City Market). For

convenient parking, pull into the City Market Arena lot east of the Market.

It’s $6 prepaid but if you spend $5 at any City Market vendor (downstairs only), ask for a voucher to give to the lot attendant and you will get back $5 for up to 2 hours of parking. Check out the latest parking map at EcoFestIndy. com. Cyclists park free at the Indy Bike Hub YMCA. Be sure to pick up your bike before closing at 5pm!

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YOU DIRTY DOG! Tips for the Grooming Impaired

by Avery Mack

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ogs can get into the darnedest messes, and when they do, these head-to-toe grooming tips will make cleanup easier—on both sides of the tub.

Shedding. Every dog needs a good comb-out to remove dead hair. When possible, do this outside, to reduce dander or flyaway fur in the house. Use a tool suited to the dog’s coat from a pet store—a brush, comb or saw-toothed loop to get to the undercoat.

Matted Fur. Dog hair can felt up faster than a wool sweater in hot water.

Always comb the mat starting from the end. If it’s especially stubborn, cut the mat lengthwise to separate into two or three pieces before combing.

Don’t cut the mat out entirely, which is as noticeable as cutting a wad of bubble gum out of a child’s hair. Move especially difficult mats into the tub and rub a conditioner into it (a show horse detangler works well).

Ears. Red, painful, inflamed ears or dark, tarry goo inside an ear means infection or ear mites; head to a local veterinarian for an appropriate salve or drops. “Breeds like the Maltese or poodles get ear infections from moisture held in the ears by too much hair,” explains Diana Immordino, a master groomer with Animal General Hospital, in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

“A professional groomer can show how to gently and safely remove the excess, and advise if a drying powder is needed.”

Teeth. Dogs love chicken- or liverflavored toothpaste; using a tempting flavor makes maintaining sparkling clean teeth and a healthy mouth easy to achieve at home. Brushing several times a week will reduce or eliminate the need to sedate the dog for a more costly professional dental cleaning.

Feet. Make it a habit to keep fur trimmed even with the pads, so the dog isn’t slipping on long hair. Trim to make a nice, semicircular paw, as viewed from above. Cavalier King Charles spaniels are the exception to the round paw look.

Baths. Have towels and a gentle shampoo close by. Then bring in the pet and close the bathroom door; it’s easier than chasing a wet dog through the house.

Use conditioner for mats only—a dime-sized blob is enough—not for dog hair overall. Rub it into the mat and let it sit for 15 minutes before combing out the tangle.

Small or shorthaired dogs can take a dip in the bathtub, but large, and/or double-coated breeds are best bathed outdoors or in a special tub in the laundry room, to keep fur out of the

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drain. A spray attachment will help get water all the way to the skin for breeds like a Keeshond, Malamute or Siberian husky.

Bloodhounds, pugs, bulldogs and shar peis need extra care. “Separate the wrinkles, suds up, rinse thoroughly and be careful to dry between the folds,” says Immordino. “These breeds can develop yeast infections between the wrinkles.”

Have several towels ready and dry the dog’s entire body before opening the door, because most will bolt to shake themselves dry and rub on rugs and furniture. A hair dryer on the coolest setting can help if it’s kept away from the dog’s skin and the buzzing rush of air doesn’t cause anxiety.

Plucking. Harsh-coated, nonshedding dogs such as the Cairn terrier should not be bathed; strip their coat instead. “Plucking removes the soft, dead undercoat, allows a healthy, vibrant coat to grow and maintains a proper rough texture that repels dirt and water,” explains Patti McCully, a Cairn breeder in Arvada, Colorado. “Baths soften the coat and would eliminate this auto-clean feature. Stripping doesn’t hurt the dog. There’s no stinky smell, either.”

Nails. If an owner is squeamish about cutting a dog’s nails too short, local rescue clinics often offer nail trims for a small donation. At home, use a handheld grinding tool with a dome safety feature from the hardware store, instead of grab-and-crunch clippers.

“The easiest way to do a dog’s nails is to have the dog do it himself, dragging its nails across a filing board,” counsels M. Shirley Chong, a clicker trainer in Grinnell, Iowa. “I teach people how to do this and it’s easy to train the dogs, because they enjoy it.” The trick is to put the board out of reach between supervised sessions (ShirleyChong.com/keepers/nailfile. html).

Finally, when the family dog is having a bad hair day and time is an issue, a professional can save the day.

Mobile groomers make house calls, and regular grooming contributes to a sweet-smelling dog.

Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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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, Indpls. 317-571-8367.

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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.

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monday Bible Basics History & Meaning – 1-2:30pm or 6:30-8pm. Historical overview of the bible with basic principles of metaphysical interpretation using selected passages from both the Old and New Testaments. Facilitated by Rev. Don Treadwell. Unity of Indpls, 907 N. Delaware St. UnityOfIndy.com.

Quantum Aware Transmissions – 6-7:30pm.

A new kind of channeling class using the knowledge of the quantum field. We will merge with higher dimensional beings with the intention of learning from them. Come to experience the light filled wisdom and energy or learn to merge the energy body with guides and teachers. $10.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

PeaceThroughYoga.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@carmelclay parks.com. Meditation-indianapolis.org/carmel.

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

Indycm.com/farmers-market.

Therapeutic Yoga –12-1pm. Healing postures, breathwork and meditation. $12. Meridian Holistic Center, 210 E. 91st Street, Suite B, Indpls.

Meridian-Holistic.com.

Artisan Cheese Fondue – 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.

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

MotherNatureSun.com.

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.

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

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

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

ThePlayfulSoul.com.

thursday Basics of Meditation – 11:30am-12:30pm. Starts May 10. Learn how to manage body and mind during meditation. Meditation is great for stress relief and increased focus. 4 week series ends May 31. $80. Breath.Life.Yoga, 6520 E. 82nd St., 317-502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com.

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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, Indpls. 317-771-0241. Lisa@bongoboy music.com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

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.

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

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

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

friday 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 – 6-9:30pm. 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. 317-7331700. TradersPointCreamery.com.

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

The Green Market, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville.

TPFOrganics.com.

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

BinfordFarmersMarket.com.

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

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

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

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

Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am12pm. Greenwood Public Library, 310 S Meridian St, Greenwood. 317-883-9144.

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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.

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.

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

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

AllPeopleYoga.com.

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

Dharma For Kids – 11am-12:15pm. Suitable for ages 4-11. Children learn how to develop harmony, confidence and methods to calm the mind.

The topics of both classes will correlate to foster parent/child discussion after class. $5 per child.

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

Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Modifications available for any fitness level. $7. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls. 317-430-3875. HariDattiKaur@hotmail.com Prayers For World Peace with Mandy Vickery – 11am-12:15pm. All welcome. Increase and maintain a happy, positive mind. Free/Donation. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave, Indpls. 317-374-5281.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

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

Old National Bank, 6135 N College Ave, Indpls.

317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

Cooking Class: Farmer’s Market Meals – 5:307:30pm. Make the most of farmers’ market fruits and vegetables. Learn how to transform beautiful fruits, veggies and herbs into simple and delicious meals. $35. RSVP. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr., Indpls. 317-408-0110.

ReinventingWellness.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 4

Nature Oneness Weekend Experience – 7-9pm.

Sat. 10am-12pm; 1-3pm; 3-5pm; 7-9pm. Sun. 1-3pm. Awakening Humanity to Oneness With All Nature (AHOWAN). Classes include an Intenders’ Circle and Oneness Blessing, Pet Behavior, Nature as Teacher and Guide, World Religions, Animal Spirit Drumming and Living the Joy. $15-$25 each session. Mother Nature Sun 6516 Ferguson St., Indpls. 317-253-5683. Wendy Wellness@Sbcglobal.net. MotherNatureSun.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 5

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Creating the Work You Love – 9:30am12:30pm. Unhappy in your current career?

Do you lack clarity or courage when you try to imagine yourself doing work that is soul satisfying? This workshop will help you find your path by providing information, including how to express your authentic self on a resume, ten key actions for effective interviews, and inspiration based on true stories. $45 inc workbook.

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

Register at ElaineVoci.com.

Quick Tips for Using Good Food – 2-3:30pm.

Learn how to store and use the bounty of summer and fall produce. $15. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls, IN 46226. 317-257-9642.

IPYC.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 6

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

FlourishYoga.Biz. Jazz Nights – 5-9pm. Jazz up your weekend with Jazz Nights at The Loft! Pair your “farm to table” dinner with a glass of organic wine and our local musical talent every Sunday night. The Loft Restaurant, Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville. 317-733-1700. TradersPointCreamery.com.

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“Grow Your Own” Open House – 2-4pm. Join Kerry Dodd, organic gardening guru and owner of Your Kitchen Garden as she will be finishing the installation of a raised bed kitchen garden, talking about soil analysis and organic soil amendments, and answering questions about growing your own food. Refreshments served. Free. RSVP required.

Private residence, 1247 Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indpls. Betsy Alt. BJalt@sbcglobal.net.

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Restorative Yoga – 2:30-4pm. Achieve deep physical and mental relaxation as you let go of holding in supported poses. Please bring three pillows and a blanket. $20. Advance registration required. 317-257-9642. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls. IPYC.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. Indpls Marriott Downtown. 317-5729384. Fairbankscd.org/coh.

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

UnityofIndy.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9

Ark of the Covenant, from A&E Ancient Mysteries, will relay the search for the Lost Ark of the Covenant. Showing from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on a love offering basis. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317-635-4066. UnityofIndy.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 12

Mindfulness Meditation for Health Chi Gong – 10-11am. Perform gentle movements with mental focus on breath. Chi Gong. Reduce stress, improve balance, improve heart and immune health, increase flexibility, improve mood, improve mental clarity and focus, and energize. $10/$50 for 6. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson, Indpls.

Jim Johnson 317-490-9822.

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EcoFest Indy – 11am-4pm. Located downtown at the historic City Market, excitement is building for guests to connect with local service providers at this cultural festival, blending lifestyle, business and the environment.

Exhibit space and volunteer opportunities are also available. 317-862-6332. Publisher@ EcoFestIndy.com or visit EcoFestIndy.com.

Mother’s Day Yoga – 2-3:30pm. This special yoga session is a great way to thank Mom for all she does. We’ll include gentle yoga, self massage, and chai. Enjoy this class with your Mom or send her for an afternoon treat. Space is limited.

RSVP. $20. breath.life.yoga, 6520 E. 82nd St., 317-502-5630. Melissa@BreathLifeYoga.com.

BreathLifeYoga.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 13

Mom’s Brunch – 9am-12:30pm. Marvelous menu of the finest, farm-fresh dishes in a rustically elegant barn. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville, 317-733-1700.

TradersPointCreamery.com.

Afternoon Tea – 3-5pm. Selection of English baked items include: Sausage Rolls or Spinach, Cheese and Onion Rolls Cucumber Sandwiches English Scones, Strawberry Conserve & Fresh Whipped Cream, Victoria Sandwich Cake Endless cups of Tea. $20 per head (children under 12 $10).

Tax and Gratuity not included. Tina’s Traditional Old English Kitchen, 2442 N Central Ave, Indpls.

RSVP 317-858-4345. TinasTraditional.com.

planahead Farm Camp – Camp Dates: June 18-21, July 9-12, August 6-9. Campers will play & work with nature as they learn about animals, organic food, gardening and more. Activities include cow milking, nature hiking, creek splashing, gardening, and making crafts. Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville. 317-733-1700, TradersPointCreamery.com. Camp@tpforganics.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

Hidden City of Petra – 6:30-8pm. From A&E Mysteries, explore the city of Petra in Jordan.

Find out why this magnificent city was abandoned and hidden. Love offering basis. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317-635-4066.

UnityofIndy.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 19

Mindfulness Meditation for Health Chi Gong – 10-11am. Perform gentle movements with mental focus on breath. Chi Gong. Reduce stress, improve balance, improve heart and immune health, increase flexibility, improve mood, improve mental clarity and focus, and energize. $10/$50 for 6. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson, Indpls.

Jim Johnson 317-490-9822.

Ten Ways to Reduce Your Stress and Increase Your Energy Seminar - 2:00-4:00pm. Join us for a wellness seminar about nutrition, mindbody connection, finding balance, having fun and more. $25. RSVP required. Limited to 20 people. IntegrativEnergy LLC, 1250 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis. Lisa Segall. 317-698-5957.

LisaSegall.com.

MONDAY, MAY 21

Be Your Child’s Doctor – 7-9pm. Help your child with allergies, asthma, colds/flu, coughs, strep throat, ear infections, naturally. Seating is limited.

Free. RSVP. Fishers Office Suites, 14074 Trade Center Dr., Fishers. 317-469-8084.

SATURDAY, MAY 26

Mindfulness Meditation for Health Chi Gong – 10-11am. Perform gentle movements with mental focus on breath. Chi Gong. Reduce stress, improve balance, improve heart and immune health, increase flexibility, improve mood, improve mental clarity and focus, and energize. $10/$50 for 6. Mother Nature Sun, 6516 Ferguson, Indpls.

Jim Johnson 317-490-9822.

THURSDAY, MAY 31

Higher Brain Living™ Presentation – 6:308:30pm. Promotes healing in body, mind and spirit and energizes the highest part of the brain to help humanity thrive in all dimensions of their lives. Crowne Plaza, Indpls Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd, Indpls. Free prior to May 27.

Register Online. http://higherbrainliving.com/ trainingIN.php.

PIONEER-GIRLS DAY CAMP IN CARMEL adjacent to Cool Creek Park. Traditional arts & crafts, nature study, American Girl role play, Indian lore, storytelling & singalong Voices in Time activities (www.

VoicesInTime.net). Limited to 20 girls ages 8-11. M-F, July 16-20, 9-3:30. Call program director, Janet Gilray at 317-919-6188 for enrollment information today!

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Jam-Session Concert – 7pm. Featuring Unity music directors from the region. The musicians will converge in Indy. Unity Church of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware. 317-635-4066.

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anti aging GEIST AGE MANAGEMENT EXPERTS, P.C.

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 10.

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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 18.

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.

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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 16.

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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 21.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

EDEN’S PATHWAY

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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 13.

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THE PLAYFUL SOUL

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

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

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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.

farmers’ markets/ natural/organic THE GREEN MARKET

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

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.

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

Summer hours, Fridays from 4-8pm. See ad on page 22.

health foods GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOOD COMPANY

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

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

Family owned and operated since 1971. See ad on page 11.

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MERIDIAN HOLISTIC Tired of side effects fromCENTER medications?

210 E. 91st St, Suite B, Indianapolis Dr. Melanie MacLaren, a board certified naturopath, works with 317-228-9270 natural remedies to ease your symptoms while treating the root cause.

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INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES CREATE YOUR OWN HEALTH

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

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

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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 22.

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

This artisan dairy farm is a serene break from the city hustle. Serving Brunch, Lunch & Dinner for the ultimate organic farm to table experience! See ad on page 12.

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

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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STILLPOINT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, INC.

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

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

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LIFE COACH 11805 North Pennsylvania Street, Carmel 317-730-5481 ElaineVoci.com

Since 1995 - specializing in career coaching, managing transitions, and monthly Intent Heals Journal Workshops Awaken to your best self through a workshop or individual coaching. See ad on page 13.

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

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

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Peaceful, Natural Skin Care. No chemicals, no synthetics, just plant-based ingredients. Products include Face Cleansers, Serums, Moisturizers, Body Oils, Hand and Nail Creams, and Healthy Balms. See ad on page 14.

Offering a variety of nutritional and holistic health counseling services. Specializing in raw foods certifications, private cooking classes, corporate services, and menu planning.

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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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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. See ad on page 7.

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FLOURISH YOGA

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

Offering yoga classes as well as private instruction, massage, and counseling services. Our mission is to guide and nurture you to manifest infinite possibilities.

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

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

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Hear Charles Fishman and Jeremy Rifkin for $55 each.

greeningtheheartland.org/registration/

Internationally renowned authors Charles Fishman and Jeremy Rifkin are coming to Indianapolis to speak at the 'Greening the Heartland' Conference, a three day program that will be one of the largest assemblies of green-minded professionals and citizens ever held in Indiana. Greening the Heartland 2012, the U.S. Green Building Council’s 9th regional conference is being hosted by the USGBC Indiana Chapter this May 16th – 18th at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

Charles Fishman will be featured on May 16th, ‘Ecology Focus Day' at the Greening the Heartland Conference. He is a senior writer at Fast Company and the author of The Wal-Mart

Jeremy Rifkin will be featured on Thursday May 17 ‘Economy Focus Day'. Mr. Rifkin is president of the Foundation on Economic Trends and the best-selling author of The Third Industrial Revolution. Mr. Rifkin is the principle architect of the Third Industrial Revolution – a long-term economic sustainability plan to address the triple challenge of the global economic crisis, energy security, and climate change. The Third Industrial Revolution was formally endorsed by the European Parliament in 2007 and is now being implemented by various agencies within the European Commission as well as in the 27 member-states. Mr. Rifkin’s presentation focus is "The Third Industrial Revolution: How Lateral Power is Transforming Energy, The Economy, and The World"

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