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elcome spring and welcome to our third anniversary issue. Transition is underway as we reach this milestone, with Nancy Caniff, who brought Natural Awakenings to the Indianapolis market, entrusting her legacy to our family as the new owners. We are longtime fans of this nationwide family of magazines and I am honored to now be at the helm of this valuable go-to community resource for natural health and sustainable living.

We first met up with the magazine at a Whole Foods Market on a trip to Naples, Florida, home of CEO and founding publisher Sharon Bruckman’s flagship edition. It was perfect timing for us.

Several family members, including me, were facing Teona Wright, Publisher significant health issues that were prompting us to seek an increasingly integrative and holistic approach to healing. We were happy to discover that we were in good company, part of a growing community of people interested in living a naturally healthier lifestyle.

When the Indianapolis franchise became available, we instinctively knew that it would be part of our future. As Dr. Judith Orloff counsels in this month’s Inspiration department, it was a case of listening to our inner wisdom. We trusted the gut feeling signaling that we’d found a direction that not only was a great fit for us, but could improve our quality of life and that of thousands of others. “This is it!” we heard, and we’re glad we heeded the call.

At this year’s publishers’ conference in May we will again meet face-to-face with many of the amazing people that together with local readers, advertisers, contributors and distributors, help make this magazine possible. These folks walk their talk and are committed to effecting positive change in the world. Collectively we reach more than 3.5 million readers in more than 85 communities across the United States and Puerto Rico.

Yes, “It takes a village.” As your new local publishing family, our purpose and passion is to make a difference in the overall well-being of you and your family. We applaud Nancy and her husband Sean for putting a strong foundation in place and thank them for supporting us through the transition. My business partner, Kim Miller, will oversee sales, marketing and technology. Her children and my god-children will support production and provide a presence in the community in their various roles. You’ll see several of our names on the “contact us” list, and we invite you to reach out to us with your ideas, suggestions and referrals as we continue to grow and expand to serve you well.

We welcome all of you to this next chapter in the life of Natural Awakenings Indy!

Here’s to a great month of May,

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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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11 EDIBLE HORMONES Health Support for Women

by Sayer Ji and Tania Melkonian

13 Cultivating

Happiness Connecting to Your Inner Child

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22 healthykids

14 AGING GRACEFULLY

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It’s No Mystery: We Now Know How

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newsbriefs Green Market Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Season

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he Green Market at Trader’s Point Creamery, in Northwest Indianapolis, will begin its tenth summer season on May 3 and continue through October 25. Indiana’s oldest continuously running year-round farmers’ market focusing on sustainably produced local goods offers customers the convenience and reliability of both a summer and winter season of fresh and healthy offerings.

While many famers’ markets allow the resale of products and other food products from third-party producers, you’ll find local vendors that are using sustainable practices to create the most healthful choices for our bodies and our Earth. Each vendor at The Green Market is intimately involved with the creation of the goods you wish to purchase, and customers can speak directly to the farmer or food artisan about his or her agricultural and food production practices.

The Green Market has further differentiated itself through its vendor certifications and designations program. Vendors are placed within a specific food or packaged goods category, with each category having five sustainable goals created by the Farmers’ Advisory Board.

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Location: 9101 Moore Rd. Summer market hours: every Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. Dinner is served 5 p.m. to dusk.

The Market moves into the Red Barn in the event of inclement weather. For more information, call 317-733-1700 or visit TradersPointCreamery.com. See ad on page 7.

Indy Hosts Nation’s Largest Half Marathon

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he Indianapolis OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, the largest in the U.S., will be held on May 4, and marks the 37th running of the race. It has attracted a maximum competitive field of more than 35,000 participants for the past 11 years.

The day isn’t just for runners and walkers—the 500 Festival Post-Race Party in Military Park features live music, a live video feed of the race and outstanding food from local restaurants and specialty food vendors. The beautiful urban park has plenty of grassy areas and shade trees for relaxation and enjoyment for the entire family.

The course for the Mini-Marathon begins near Washington and West streets, winds toward and around the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway track and finishes near Military Park. It is one of many events celebrated during the 500 Festival, featuring month-long activities and events surrounding the Indianapolis 500 to be held on May 26.

For more information, visit 500Festival.com and IndianapolisMotorSpeedway.com.

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Recognizing Celiac Awareness Month

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ay is national Celiac Awareness Month, an annual campaign to promote awareness and educate individuals about celiac disease throughout the year. While most people are aware of the disease, many are unfamiliar with what the condition is and how many are affected by it.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. According to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, an estimated 3 million Americans have celiac disease, yet 95 percent of those that have it are undiagnosed.

Over the past several years, diagnosis of the condition has risen sharply as awareness of the disease increases and more people speculate that gluten could be at the root of their health issues. In addition, adhering to a gluten-free diet (the only current treatment for celiac disease) has become easier and tastier as more manufacturers and restaurants feature products that are safe to eat.

Gluten Free Living Now, a local organization that focuses on building, supporting and enhancing the glutenfree community through lifestyle advice and educational resources, will sponsor its third annual Gluten Free Expo on October 5 at The Fountains, in Carmel. “It will feature local and national experts on celiac disease and over 80 glutenfree food, product and service vendors,” says Shelia Cafferty, co-founder of the organization.

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ave Conrardy, a former truck driver who transformed his life, will be telling his amazing story in Indianapolis this month. He’ll share his experiences of overcoming cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and kidney disease through a vegan live food lifestyle, from 6 to 9 p.m., May 2 at Georgetown Market.

Conrardy, known as the raw food truck driver, will tell how he came from the brink of death to heal himself of several diseases, including colon cancer, with the consumption of raw foods, along with his amazing weight loss of 178 pounds over the last 16 months. As a big-rig truck driver, he taught others how to drive now he teaches others how to live. “I’m so grateful to be alive that I want to show others the possibilities of the best healing diet on the planet,” he says.

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hile screening for breast cancer is important, women should avoid unnecessary medical imaging, according to a recent report issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) which identified two factors that increased the risk for the disease: post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy and radiation exposure from medical imaging.

Physician Rebecca Smith-Bindman, a professor of radiology and biomedical imaging, epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California-San Francisco, who contributed to the IOM report, notes that CT scans and other forms of medical imaging have revolutionized medicine and can be lifesaving.

However, she recommends that women engage their doctors in the decisionmaking process and discuss the necessity and safety of all potential radiological scans.

To understand the risks and benefits, it’s suggested women ask their doctor: “Is this scan absolutely essential? Is it necessary to do it now? Are there other, alternative tests [such as thermography]? How can I be sure the test will be done in the safest way possible? Will having the scan information change the management of my disease? Can I wait until after seeing a specialist before getting the scan?”

Yoga Reduces Depression in Pregnant Women

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regnancy hormones are known to cause myriad physical and emotional symptoms, including unexplainable mood swings. The fluctuations are more serious for one in five expectant moms because they also experience major depression. Now, a groundbreaking study by the University of Michigan offers new hope.

Pregnant women identified as psychiatrically high-risk that participated in a 10-week mindfulness yoga intervention experienced significant reductions in their depressive symptoms. Mothers-to-be also reported stronger attachment to their babies in the womb.

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May is Asparagus Month

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ometimes referred to as the aristocrat of vegetables, asparagus has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. It was prized by ancient Greeks and Romans for its taste and reputed medicinal qualities, and 19th-century French bridegrooms, believing it was an aphrodisiac, frequently ate several helpings on the eve of their nuptials. The crop reaches its peak during April and May.

Packing a fiber-filled punch of vitamins A and C, this princely veggie also delivers significant helpings of folate and rutin, which help to strengthen blood vessels. Its delicate flavor is best preserved by stir-frying or light steaming.

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More Sleep Helps Shed Midwife-Led Birth Centers Improve Pounds Outcomes E njoying more zzz’s is not usually associated with weight loss, but a growing number of epidemiological studies suggest that insufficient sleep may be linked to a greater risk of weight gain. The latest results from a study presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior points out that sleep behavior influences body weight by affecting not only how many calories we consume, but also how much energy we expend.

When researchers at Tübingen and Lübeck universities, in Germany, and Uppsala University, in Sweden, investigated the effect of short-term sleep deprivation on hunger, physical activity and energy levels, they discovered that insufficient sleep increased the participants’ sensations of hunger by raising the level of the “hunger hormone”, ghrelin. The less sleep a person had, the hungrier they felt. After only one night of disrupted sleep, the volunteers moved around less and burned off fewer calories in their resting state than their counterparts that enjoyed a good night’s sleep.

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omen that receive care at midwife-led birth centers incur lower medical costs and are less likely to have Caesarean births than women that give birth at hospitals, according to new findings by the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC).

The rising number of Cesarean births in the United States (32 percent in 2010, according to the National Centers for Disease Control National Vital Statistics Report) has generated concern due to short- and long-term health implications for women, their newborns and future pregnancies. The AABC study, which included more than 15,500 women that received care in 79 midwife-led birth centers in 33 states from 2007 through 2010, found that fewer than 6 percent of the participants required a Caesarean birth, compared to nearly 24 percent similarly low-risk women cared for in a hospital setting.

Birth centers—homelike facilities functioning within the health care system—are based on a wellness model of pregnancy and birth personalized to individual needs. “They are uniquely positioned to provide healthy women and their newborns with maternity care, avoiding unnecessary Caesarean births,” advises AABC President-Elect Lesley Rathbun, a certified nurse midwife and family nurse practitioner. “Americans need to learn about the high-quality care that midwife-led birth centers offer.”

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ccording to new data presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions, people that switched to cooking with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils experienced noteworthy drops in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels.

The 60-day study in New Delhi, India, involved 300 participants and showed that cooking with a combination of these oils in a variety of ways worked nearly as well as a commonly prescribed high blood pressure medication.

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The Exercise Advantage

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aking a brisk walk or bike ride may stave off cognitive decline better than reaching for the daily crossword puzzle, says a new study published in the journal Neurology.

Researchers at Scotland’s University of Edinburgh reviewed the medical records of more than 600 Scots born in 1936 that were given MRI scans at age 73.

“ Pe o p l e i n t h e i r 7 0 s t h a t participated in more physical exercise, including walking several times a week, had less brain shrinkage and other signs of aging in the brain than those that were less physically active,” says study author Alan J. Gow, Ph.D.

Surprisingly, the study showed that participating in mentally and socially stimulating activities, such as visiting family and friends, reading or even learning a new language, did little to ward off the symptoms of an aging brain. Study participants will undergo a second MRI scan at age 76, and researchers plan to compare the two scans to see if the links between exercise and better brain health hold up.

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Helping Troops Return Home to Meaningful Work Colin and Karen Archipley, owners of Archi’s Acres, in Escondido, California, daily honor contributions by America’s armed forces by helping combat vets return home to a fresh start doing meaningful work through their Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training (VSAT) program. Established in 2007, they can now list 160 ongoing agribusinesses nationwide led by program graduates. “This instills confidence in the veterans as together, we tap into their abilities to adapt and overcome, to take on a challenge and to know themselves and seek improvement,” says Colin, who served with the Marine Corps.

This year, the couple is expanding the program by launching 10 one-acre certified-organic hydroponic greenhouses as incubators sparking future VSAT-graduate businesses.

For more information, call 800-933-5234, email Karen@ArchisAcres.com or visit ArchisAcres.com.

Veggie Power

Food Revolution Day is May 17 Food Revolution Day, a collaborative effort between the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation in the United States, the Better Food Foundation in the UK and The Good Foundation in Australia, aims to get people around the world talking about real food and food education. Last year, the global day of action encompassed more than 1,000 events and dinner parties among families and friends, school associates, work colleagues and community neighbors in 664 cities in 62 countries.

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Recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that women now earn 82 percent as much as men, up from 64 percent in 1980. This latest figure represents median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers, including self-employed, but not seasonal workers.

Progress has also been made in gender segregation within the labor market, with many previously male-dominated fields including law, banking, medicine and civil service jobs such as bus drivers and mail carriers opening up to women. In 2012, President Obama cited his signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act as a second-term issue for addressing gender discrimination. natural awakenings

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Antibiotic-Free Meats are on the Rise Although sales of antibiotic-free meat comprise a tiny fraction of the total market, retailers like Whole Foods, Costco and Trader Joe’s cannot get enough antibiotic-free meat to meet the demand, according to a New York Times report. In a Consumer Reports National Research Center telephone survey, more than 60 percent of respondents said they would be willing to pay at least five cents a pound more for meat raised without antibiotics.

For three years, Scott Sechler, owner of Bell & Evans, an organic meat processing company near Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, has been feeding his chickens a specially milled diet laced with oregano oil and a touch of cinnamon as a method to fight off bacterial diseases that plague meat and poultry producers without resorting to antibiotics, which some experts say can be detrimental to the humans that eat the meat.

Noodles & Company, a fast-growing chain of more than 300 restaurants, has added antibiotic-free pork to the ingredients customers can add to their pastas. It ensured a year’s supply in advance by committing to receiving cuts of meat that were not in relatively high demand. Dan Fogarty, executive vice president, remarks, “We’re deliberately voting with our pocketbooks.”

Golden Years

May is Older Americans Month The theme for the 50th annual Older Americans Month 2013 is Unleash the Power of Age, to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our communities.

These productive, active and influential members of society share essential talents, wisdom and life experiences with their families, friends and neighbors.

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Anti-Bullying Tenets Enhance Summer Fun

Many summer camps have taken steps to prevent bullying, reflecting mainstream trends. Attendees at Camp Dark Waters, a Medford, New Jersey, residential camp for ages 7 through 16 founded on Quaker principles, are asked to abide by a list of Anti-Bullying Campers’ Rights: n I have the right to be happy and to be treated with kindness. No one will laugh at me, ignore me or hurt my feelings. n I have the right to be myself. No one will treat me unfairly because I am fat or thin, fast or slow, strong or weak, a boy or girl. I am different because I am myself. n I have the right to be safe. No one will hit, kick, push or pinch me. I will be free from physical threats. n I have the right to hear and be heard. No one will yell, scream or shout and my opinions and desires will be considered in any plans we make.

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n I have the right to learn about myself. I will be free to express my feelings and opinions without being interrupted or punished.

Bullying campers are warned that if they fail to honor these rights, they’ll be sent home.

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Edible Hormones Health Support for Women

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n addition to relieving symptoms of menopause and andropause and helping maintain a normal, balanced hormone system, healthy eating can yield many other benefits. According to U.S. National Library of Medicine research reports, these include weight management, bone health and fertility and natural defenses against breast and prostate cancers and osteoarthritis symptoms.

Despite drug-free approaches to hormone health that predate synthesized 20th-century hormone replacement therapy, the pharmaceutical industry h a s a l l b u t va n q u i s h e d e a t i n g appropriately nutritious foods as a means to balancing hormones. Why do people embrace external sourcing when natural internal functioning is the better, less costly and more permanent solution? Even the current bio-identical upgrade of hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may lead to some biological dependency on these substances. Appropriate BHRT should include an analysis of how the individual uniquely metabolizes hormones and functional foods that can help.

An edible approach to hormone health provides deep nourishment for glands, enabling increased production of what they lack due to changes associated with age or illness. Healthy eating likewise reduces the activity of excess hormones already in the body, beneficially mimicking their previous function without the unwanted side effects. Here are some leading food aids to get us there.

Pomegranate

The resemblance of the i n n e r t o p o g ra p hy o f a p o m e g ra n a t e t o a n ovary is more than poetic homage. PreRenaissance Western herbalists commonly held that a plant food’s visual similarity to a human organ indicated a positive health correlation.

Research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology on pomegranates

by Japanese scientists revealed that the seeds and fleshy capsules within which they are suspended, called arils, contain estrogens structurally similar to those found in mammals.

Preclinical results published in Phytochemistry may explain why extracts of these plant-derived bioidentical hormones mimicking estradiol, estriol and estrone are capable of replacing the function of an ovary.

A Japanese study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology reported that female mice whose ovaries had been removed and were later fed pomegranate juice and pomegranate seed extract for two weeks showed reversals in bone loss, uterine weight loss and anxiety.

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root vegetables kohlrabi and rutabaga contain glucosinolates, which help protect DNA from damage, according to a study published in Current Science. Also, ever-increasing preclinical and clinical evidence shows that consuming cruciferous vegetables reduces the risk of more than 100 health problems, including a wide range of cancers, like those affecting the bladder and breasts.

of Nutritional Sciences and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Thus, flaxseed may be considered a source of plant “estrogen” capable of prompting regression of estrogen-sensitive cancers, including those of the breast and prostate.

Extremely versatile in culinary applications, combining flaxseed with ground cumin provides a medicinally potent homemade seasoning supporting women’s hormonal health.

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Unwelcome symptoms of perimenopause (which can last years before the completion of menopause) can be offset through daily ingestion of ground flax, which can be added to cereals, salads and other foods. Ground flaxseed mixed with dried berries is particularly palatable.

As the ovarian reserve of naturally manufactured hormones exhausts itself and prompts an imbalance, flaxseed is particularly effective in rebalancing levels of desirable estrogen metabolites, such as breast-friendly 2-hydroxylestrone.

It contains a fiber, lignin, that upon digestion produces two important phytoestrogens capable of stimulating the body’s natural estrogen receptors in cases of estrogen deficiency and blocking both synthetic and natural estrogen when there is excess (as with estrogen-dominant conditions from puberty to menopause).

These properties have been confirmed in human clinical studies performed at the University of Toronto’s Department

Cumin—actually a fruit disguised as a spice— has tremendous hormone-modulating properties recently confirmed by findings in Experimental Biology and Medicine. Japanese scientists demonstrated that cumin seeds can inhibit loss of bone density and strength as effectively as estrogen in a female rat model of age-associated osteoporosis. They further found t h a t the cumin seeds did not have estrogen’s weight-promoting and possible carcinogenic effects on the uterus.

Imagine the potent hormone-balancing properties of a dinner of steamed rutabaga dressed with ground flaxseeds and cumin with a side of mustard greens with olive oil and pomegranate dressing. It beats a serving of Premarin with a serving of unwanted side effects any day.

Sayer Ji is the founder of GreenMedInfo.com and advisory board member of the National Health Federation. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator. Learn more at GreenMedInfo.com.

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Connect to the body. Get some exercise, dance, take luxurious baths and indulge in activities that bring pleasure.

Connect to community. Cultivate friendships and get involved with acts of service.

Connect to Spirit. Perform yoga, meditate and pray or implement a daily spiritual practice.

Live the Serenity Prayer. Have the serenity to accept the things you cannot change, the courage to change the things you can and the wisdom to know the difference.

Cultivating Happiness Connecting to Your Inner Child

by Laura Rain

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ccording to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 10 Americans 12 and older is taking anti-depression medication. Females are two-and-a-half times more likely to take antidepressants than men, and one in four women 40 to 59 are prescribed, as well. Unfortunately, these medications may simply mask symptoms of depression and anxiety in individuals that feel disconnected from themselves and others, as well as from nature and their spirit.

In native societies, a healer works with an individual to uncover the root cause of any illness from a holistic point of view. Treating an individual as one in body, mind and spirit stems from the belief that a sickness in the mind or spirit leads to a manifestation of illness in the body.

From an indigenous perspective, sickness and disconnection increase when an individual feels hopeless or has lost faith. Such “dis-ease” can also occur when individuals allow themselves to be consumed by the needs of others, which results in living in a state of constant distraction. Additionally, those that are controlled by their fears are largely disconnected from their intuition, which often leads to a loss of purpose and the ability to experience joy.

In the 2011 documentary film Happy, which follows people from all over the world to find out what makes them feel joyful, researchers and filmmakers discovered that the happiest people have a sense of purpose, enjoy helping others, are continually trying new things and experience what author Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi refers to as “flow” in his book, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience.

These tips can help us connect with our inner happiness and flow:

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Be free. Give yourself the freedom to be true to self by ridding your mind of the fear of the judgments of others.

Connect with nature. Go outdoors, take a walk in the woods, hug a tree and remember to breathe deeply.

Do something outrageous. When is the last time you planted your bare feet upon the cool earth at night, took a deep breath and howled at the full moon?

Count your blessings. Keep a gratitude journal of all you have to be thankful for, and begin or end your day with at least three things you are grateful for in your life.

Laura Rain is a spiritual counselor, healing facilitator and intuitive life coach in Indianapolis. Connect at 317-258-9844 or MedialWoman.com.

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Aging Gracefully It’s No Mystery: We Now Know How

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ost of us like to think that we’ll be vibrant, energetic, smart and yes, gorgeous, until the end of our lives. This isn’t an unattainable fantasy—even if past poor lifestyle choices may have tarnished some much-anticipated Golden Years.

Fortunately, it’s never too late (or too early) to make key small changes that will immediately and profoundly influence our ability to live long and healthy lives. Experts recommend that a handful of simple, scientifically validated health strategies will help us age gracefully and beautifully.

“Most of us are living longer, but not necessarily better,” advises Dr. Arlene Noodleman, medical codirector of Age Defy Dermatology and Wellness, in Campbell, California.

“Many people face decades of chronic debilitating disease, but you can minimize or even eliminate that period of life and maximize health. It’s all about your lifestyle.”

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supporting glowing skin, all the experts Natural Awakenings asked agree on a core strategy that can extend life and improve its quality in later years:

Take a walk. Or, undertake another enjoyable form of outdoor exercise for about 30 minutes a day.

Greet the sun. Exposing bare skin to sunlight for 15 minutes three times a week allows natural production of vitamin D. Researchers at Boston University, Harvard University and others attest that sufficient doses of the vitamin help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, obesity, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, relieve menopausal symptoms and support longevity.

Drink plenty of water. Hydration is key to cell health and overall proper body functions. Aim for consuming one ounce of water every day for every two pounds of body weight.

Eat a healthy diet. This means lots of vegetables and fish, some lean meats and poultry and moderate amounts of fruits and grains for weight control; abundant antioxidants to prevent deterioration that leads to chronic disease; and vital nutrients to support and extend life. Avoid sugars in all forms, simple carbohydrates, processed foods and for many, wheat and wheat gluten, especially for those with excess abdominal fat.

Get a good night’s sleep. Eight hours is more than beauty sleep. Studies consistently report that it’s essential for energy and the prevention of a host of diseases, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer (Nurses’ Health Study; plus UK research in Diabetes Care, the European Heart Journal and British Journal of Cancer). Regular turning in and waking times, plus sleeping in a dark room, are important to optimize melatonin production; it is not true that we need less sleep as we age.

Use the right supplements. Take a high-quality multivitamin every day, preferably an organic product based on whole foods for optimum nutrition. Fish oil is also essential for nearly everyone for heart, brain and joint health. Vitamin D is critical, especially in the winter months and for darker-skinned people that need greater sun exposure to manufacture it.

Also add curcumin; according to numerous clinical studies, including those from Baylor University and the University of California-Los Angeles, it can help prevent and even reverse cancer, Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis, skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Prevent Dementia

Caregivers for parents or other relatives with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are often concerned about experiencing such regression themselves. “There is some evidence that a tendency to memory loss can be inherited, but in any case, there are things you can do to prevent and even possibly reverse memory loss,” counsels Noodleman.

Reducing stress is the best way to keep a sharp mind, she says. “Chronic stress inhibits the cerebral cortex (the brain’s gray matter, responsible for higher mind function, including memory), resulting in a lack of judgment and other impaired brain function. So, manage stress and memory function will improve.”

Deep breathing and increased oxygenation of the blood helps relieve stress and deliver nutrients to brain cells. Practicing yoga postures like the shoulder stand and headstand, or exercises using an inversion table, for just a few minutes a day can improve circulation to the brain and may help keep brain cells intact.

“It’s important to keep brain cells healthy and alive by keeping blood sugars and blood pressure under control,” urges Doctor of Osteopathy Lisa Ganghu, an internal medicine specialist and clinical assistant professor at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, in New York City.

High blood pressure and diabetes are risk factors for strokes and mini-strokes that result in brain cell impairment, she says, adding, “Some research even suggests that caffeine may improve memory and focus.”

“Use it or lose it,” concludes Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, an integrative medical authority from Kona, Hawaii, and author of Real Cause, Real Cure. Extensive research shows that challenging the brain with puzzles and language courses, having an active social life and getting regular exercise are all related to maintaining optimum brain health.

“People who age gracefully are physically and mentally active,” adds Noodleman.

Prevent Disease

A proper diet is a good place to start to take control.

Ganghu recommends largely plant-based diets, like the Mediterranean, to keep common repercussions of aging at bay.

Teitelbaum contravenes traditional medicine’s stance and says that most people don’t need to worry about salt intake, even if they suffer from high blood pressure, noting, “Research shows that people that follow the national guidelines for salt intake tend to die younger. Instead, it’s important to keep magnesium and potassium levels up by adding 200 milligrams of magnesium and 500 milligrams of potassium to your supplement regimen every day.”

To prevent and control diabetes, Teitelbaum emphasizes, “Avoid sugar; it causes premature cell aging that affects all body systems.” He explains that excess sugar and its

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byproducts age and stiffen cells. Dozens of studies directly link sugar and aging, including a PLoS Genetics study from the University of Montreal. (Also see Tinyurl.com/ GlycationExplained.)

Reproducing cancer cells typically don’t die as other cells in the human body are programmed to. Recent research

by Baylor University and others based on the Human Genome Project strongly suggests that curcumin taken as a dietary supplement (400 mg a day or more) can persuade cancer cells to commit suicide and stop their wild and potentially fatal reproduction.

Ganghu further recommends limiting exposure to environmental toxins from sources such as common garden and household chemicals and agricultural spraying (choose organic for safety).

Weight Control

A large body of research from institutions such as the National Institute on Aging and the International Longevity Center shows that avoiding obesity and managing weight is paramount for longevity, as well as for preventing many of the diseases associated with aging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that people with a body mass index (BMI) over 35 are at an 18 percent higher risk of earlier death from all causes than those that maintain a normal body weight (BMI of 25 or under).

Hormones can be a factor in weight gain for perimenopausal and menopausal women, says Ganghu, so it is important to be tested. She also notes, “A loss of muscle mass due to aging can affect weight because muscle tissue is metabolically more active than fat tissue, creating a vicious circle.” She recommends strength training to improve muscle

strength and mass.

Typically, two 20-minute sessions a week with moderate weights are enough to create “Michelle Obama arms,” says Kathy Smith of Park City, Utah, a DVD fitness entrepreneur and a spokesperson for the International Council on Active Aging.

Good Posture

“We spend a lot of time driving, working on computers and other activities with our arms in front of us. This causes chest muscles to contract and become tight as we age, drawing the head forward and rounding the spine, which produces a pronounced slouch,” says Smith, author of Feed Muscle, Shrink Fat Diet.

Bending, stretching and strength training strengthens the shoulder and back muscles that help us stay upright. Smith recommends a “walking desk”, essentially a treadmill with a board across the arms where a laptop can rest, and the user walks at only one to two miles per hour. “You’re moving, not sitting, and that is really important,” says Smith.

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Yoga postures like the cobra and the bow are also helpful, as are visits to a chiropractor or other structural therapist.

Healthy Skin

“Your skin is a roadmap of your overall health,” says Dr. Rick Noodleman, a dermatologist who practices anti-aging medicine in California’s Silicon Valley with his wife. He explains that skin aging is caused by the three D’s: deflation, descent and deterioration. All of them can be reversed.

Deflation is the loss of volume and moisture, which can be offset by proper internal hydration, healthy nutrition and good moisturizers. “People can make new collagen well into their 80s and even 90s,” he says. Deterioration is the loss of skin tone and elasticity that can accompany stress, poor diet and lack of exercise.

Noodleman recommends regular exfoliation of skin on the face (an economical home facial with baking soda and water or eggs is high on his list) and dry brushing the whole body. He also notes that new laser treatments, acupressure facelifts and other spa treatments can help temporarily minimize wrinkles and bring back a youthful glow.

It’s not hard to be vibrant, healthy and energetic at any age if one is living a healthy lifestyle. “I feel like I am 30. I expect to feel that way for the rest of my life,” says the 60-something Teitelbaum. “Of course, I’m not at the beach in a Speedo,” he quips. “Who wants to look 20? There is also a certain beauty in age.”

Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. ~Betty Friedan

Kathleen Barnes is a freelance writer, book author and blogger. Her most recent title is 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress. Learn more at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Nothing is secure but life, transition, the energizing spirit. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Celebrating Mister In-Between Life’s Forgotten Times

by Dorry Bless

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rom the time Norman Vincent Peale’s bestselling book, The Power of Positive Thinking, was published in 1953, through the success of Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret, mounting attention has been paid to the notion that positive thoughts can be powerful magnets to attract health, wealth and lasting fulfillment. Still, American society as a whole seems addicted to the paradigm of achieving success and finding happiness—and getting there as quickly as possible. As a result, we sometimes attribute fault to or lose patience with those that are mired in life’s “in-between” times.

Instead of savoring the unknown when our life is changing, we choose to focus on what we hope is waiting on the other side, rushing through

transitional periods because they are the times when we feel confused and uncertain. The in-between is the space where boundaries dissolve and we find ourselves figuratively poised between one steppingstone and the next.

Rites of Passage

From childhood, we have been conditioned to think that progress means getting where we’re going, and contemporary technology reinforces this attitude. As a result, we do our best to avoid discomfort, doubt and indecision. European Ethnologist Arnold van Gennep, best known for his studies on the rites of passage in different cultures, describes “liminal space” as the threshold at which a person is leaving one level of status and entering another.

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~Maya Angelou

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Often, when people think of some of the in-between times in their life— such as contemplating a career change, realizing a relationship is ending or experiencing the heartbreak of sitting at a parent’s hospice bedside—they feel it is no longer possible to maintain their identity in the same familiar way. During uncomfortable periods shadowed by the unknown no one is there to say: “Stop and rest. Welcome this time.

Pay attention. There are riches here to unearth. This in-between time is precious and beautiful, too.”

Unlike Johnny Mercer’s advice in his song lyric; “You’ve got to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, latch on to the affirmative and… don’t mess with Mr. In-Between,” we can choose to honor “Mr. In-Between” by celebrating these recurring natural periods of significant change with personalized ritual and ceremony.

In-Between Rituals Help

When experiencing a change of status, consciously shifting one’s energy can be useful in opening thought to a new way of being. Here are just some examples.

Toast awaking to a new day with a morning beverage. Raise a coffee cup or glass of orange juice in the air and acknowledge the sheer beauty and joy of starting the day’s adventure.

Walk the dog. After the boots are on, the leash is secured and you’ve walked out the door, pause to stand still in the middle of the journey. Take time to notice the trees, a flower or the dog’s activity without being concerned where the walk is heading, when you’ll get there or when you’ll be back home.

In the car at a red light, instead of checking for calls or email, take a deep breath. Then give full-hearted thanks for this glorious in-between moment on the road of life.

Move to a place of non-thought.

Notice how unfocused awareness soaks up all that is around and inside you.

Enjoy several moments each day of the

freedom in not thinking at all.

Step away from the computer. Stand up and do a short soft shoe dance beside the desk. Maybe it will start a new craze in the office.

Laugh. There’s no better way to mark the in-between than with a good belly laugh. Let it well up from the abdomen and penetrate being as it moves through the body, is welcomed by the jaw muscles and then rushes out through the mouth in its own personal concoction of sound and breath.

Life-Cycle Celebrant Dorry Bless, of Musconetcong River, New Jersey, creates and presides over one-of-a-kind ceremonies to mark her clients’ big moments: marriage, birth and death.

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find a lot of opened space if you can get through a few areas; then there is a cascading effect as you move forward.”

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I know I have too much stuff, but it all has sentimental value. Morgenstern recommends

using tools to manage memories, such as photographing an object that represents a person, and then using that photo as a contact icon on your phone. She suggests considering, “Is this the best representation of that person or time of my life, or just another example?”

Clutter-Taming Tips Save Time, Money and Sanity

by April Thompson

Labels abound: pack rat, clutter bug and hoarder. Just the thought of confessing that our clutter needs conquering can inspire shame, anxiety and dread. It helps to remember that it’s human to accumulate, divine to purge.

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e ’r e h a r dw i r e d t o b e hunters and gatherers and feather our nests, but you have to consider the life energy you spend maintaining all those things.

The trade-off is often huge,” says home organizing expert Barbara Tako, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, author of Clutter Clearing Choices.

Seventy percent of Americans feel buried under their clutter and can’t decide what to give up, according to an online poll by award-winning organizer Julie Morgenstern, of New York City.

She has found that while the clutter may be physical, the process of shedding it is 80 percent mental. “Decluttering is identifying what is obsolete in your life and releasing it to make room to move forward,” advises the author of Shed your Stuff, Change your Life.

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space for—more family time, a social life or inner peace?” That higher goal is a touchstone for what to keep and what to pitch.

Following are common clutter-based roadblocks and tips from professional organizers on how to get around them.

I’m so overwhelmed I don’t know where to start. Tako encourages

clients to start with the visible clutter, such as junk accumulated in an entryway, and take 10 to 15 minutes to tackle the area. “People are always surprised by how much they can accomplish in a short time,” she comments.

Morgenstern recommends making a checklist, starting with the areas with the most obsolete stuff and the least sentimental attachments. “The first one is the hardest, but you’ll probably www.AwakenIndy.com

I might need this someday.

Tako encourages people to enlist a clutter buddy, “an objective set of eyes who will set you straight when you hold up a skirt that’s out of style.”

Morgenstern suggests asking, “What is more important to me… this object I don’t have any immediate need for or the space I’ll have by getting rid of it?”

I don’t have time to declutter now. Morgenstern acknowledges

most people are “time-starved”, and cleaning out their closets is the last thing they want to do with precious free time. Yet clutter costs us time and money because, “You end up losing things, wasting valuable real estate and replacing things you forgot you had,” she notes. It also hinders our ability to focus and process information, because visual clutter divides and competes for a person’s limited attention span, according to a recent study by the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute.

For more motivation, imagine the joy of finding buried treasure. Morgenstern reports that nearly all of her clients find some form of funds, whether uncashed checks, objects with resale value or cash.

I sorted piles a few months ago and now they’re back.

Los Angeles organizer and blogger John Trosko encourages people to be upfront with loved ones about holidays and special occasions, asking that they curtail gifts and instead give non-tangible forget-me-nots like gift certificates or favorite services.

Trosko also suggests making a list before shopping and steering clear of

megastores to keep impulse spending in check.

Tako and Trosko both discourage purchasing “unitaskers” such as a salad spinner that takes up significant space but rarely get used. Another good rule of thumb is, “one in, one out,” discarding something every time we purchase a new item.

Even armed with the best decluttering tips, the process can seem daunting. Morgenstern encourages us to suspend self-judgment while weeding through possessions and keep remembering our higher goals. “Your stuff is a reflection of who you are and what you aspire to,” she notes. “It’s a challenge to get it all in alignment, but an incredible opportunity, too.”

To find a nearby professional organizer, contact the National Association of Professional Organizers at napo.net.

A goal is a dream with a deadline.

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Find Good Homes for Clutter retailers that e-cycle. Sell working electronics through eBay.com or IOffer.com. Even small items like old phone chargers often sell easily online.

ou’ve done the hard work of decluttering. Now what? In the past, options were limited to a garage sale or local landfill. Today, we have countless ways to give new life to old things, whether selling them online, donating to charities for a tax deduction, supplying needed materials to schools or returning items to the manufacturers for recycling.

Here are some more ideas.

Books: Consider joining the free

PaperbackBookSwap.com. Each book mailed between members earns a credit redeemable for other books posted on the site. Or, donate books at BetterWorldBooks.com to help fund world literacy.

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organizations like The Salvation Army, Planet Aid and Dress for Success always welcome clothing donations, while public and private clothes swaps present a fun, social way to thin out closets and acquire

some signature pieces. Attendees bring a minimum number of items that are arranged by organizers by type and size. Then, when the signal is given, participants excitedly rush to try on new-to-them pieces that catch their eye. Meetup.com lists local community swaps; make it a party theme and invite friends.

Electronics: Most communities hold spring e-waste drives to collect old electronics for responsible disposal and sponsor year-round drop-off sites. Otherwise, search Greener Gadgets.org by zip code to find local natural awakenings

Eyeglasses: Millions of pairs of eyeglasses are discarded annually while millions of people in developing countries need vision correction. Donate old prescription or out-of-style specs to a nonprofit like One Sight (OneSight.org) or New Eyes (NewEyesForTheNeedy. org) that will refurbish and send them to healthcare missions around the world.

Odds and Ends: What about that

never-used yogurt maker or crimping iron? Local chapters of The Freecycle Network (Freecycle.org) participating in this 9-million-member virtual community facilitate posting any item, large or small, to give away to neighboring members that agree to pick it up at the donor’s door.

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TEEN DRAMA QUEENS Keeping the Mother-Daughter Bond Strong

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and temperature changes similar to those of menopausal women, girls’ rising estrogen, unbalanced by progesterone, may likewise with my mom has produce brain irritability. “It’s no wonder enabled me to balance girls are both cuddling with and screaming at you in the same day,” she points out.

Nurse Practitioner Sil Reynolds, my independence with who co-authored Mothering & Daughtering a dependable bond, with her daughter Eliza, gently reminds mothers, “The mother-adolescent daughter which helps me grow relationship is asymmetrical. Mothers are responsible for being the adult in the into my true self. Plus, relationship as their daughters grow up.

Understanding this can be a relief to both it allows my mom to of you.”

Part of the responsibility of being an adult is to provide a safe psychological and know the real me.” emotional environment for children without taking things personally. The frontal cortex ~ Eliza Reynolds responsible for making decisions is still developing in the adolescent brain. Weathering mood swings and reactive outbursts, mothers can learn to remain steady, Indy’s Source for Raw and Living Foods understanding that teens are not capable of giving back equally because their minds have not yet fully matured.

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or many, the strong mother-daughter bond seems to suddenly unravel when adolescence appears. “Parenting is exasperating and wears you out,” sighs Heather Thomas, of Houston, Texas, a mother of three, including 16-year-old Mary Meghan.

Mothers can gain some comfort in the biological reasons for the onset of emotionally charged arguments and repeated curfew violations. It begins with changes in the brain caused by an increase in the hormones that stimulate girls’ ovaries, and by age 10 or 11, the hormones become elevated to levels comparable to those of postmenopausal women.

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Northrup believes that a daughter’s peers play a large role in her successfully navigating the teen years, but emphasizes that, “A mother’s influence wins. Be consistent in your loving and clear about rules and boundaries, while encouraging a sense of their own worth and autonomy.”

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Teenagers are anxious to grow up and do their own thing, but until they have internalized safe and reasonable boundaries, they need someone else to establish them. Northrup reports how teen clients that were given too much freedom… “come in aching for boundaries and feel that their parents don’t care about them. It is the parents’ job to create healthy, though not rigid, boundaries.”

What has worked for Heather is to casually join Mary Meghan in her room with an intention to be present and actively listen to her. “I say something simple like, ‘I have missed you,’ and then allow her to open up to me without being critical or judgmental,” she explains. “Sometimes we listen to music or look at outfits in magazines together.”

“Girls know when you’re paying attention, and your tone and body language speak louder than words,” confirms Eliza. She also notes that, “How was your day?” doesn’t work as well as the more specific, “How did your test go?”

As with any relationship, there are occasional conflicts and misunderstandings, but there’s always potential for repair. Eliza and Sil encourage mothers and daughters to reconnect through the repair process; with heartfelt restoration, the bond grows stronger.

a day for each kid. When both parents aren’t under the same roof, technology can help—face time is better than texting, whether it’s through a screen or not.”

Some mother-daughter teams enjoy taking dance classes together, having movie dates or pairing up as volunteers. At their weekend workshops, the Reynolds engage in projects and conversations about what it means to invite spirituality and a sense of sacredness into one’s life. Sil sees firsthand how many mothers and daughters are “hungry for spiritual depth.”

Heather’s family makes dinners, school vacations and church activities a priority, including a youth program.

She says, “Through our church, we are blessed to have caring, Christian adults we trust to help guide and raise our kids and help formulate their morals. It’s a place where it’s okay to question beliefs and share differing viewpoints.”

Many moms seek better bonds with their daughters than what they experienced as teens. Heather notes, “I only see my mother a couple times a year, and when I do, I give her an extra hug and apologize [both jokingly and seriously] for my own teen years. Now, having teen girls of my own, I get how hard it is, and I tell her that every time I see her.”

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For more information and tools, visit MotheringAndDaughtering.com.

Everyone benefits from regularly scheduled quality time together. Sil advises, “For households with siblings, this can mean 10 one-on-one minutes

Meredith Montgomer y publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

Key Family Communication Tools Avoid the use of absolutes (never, always, everyone, forever) because they leave no room for differing opinions or shared responsibility for problems. For example, replace “always” with “often,” or “everyone” with “a lot of people.”

Soften statements by turning heated one-liners into “I” statements. Say, “I feel like you don’t call when you say you will,” rather than, “You never call when you say you will.”

Instead of open-ended questions, try a three-word check-in. Both mother and daughter share three words that describe their current emotional state honestly and authentically. Take turns sharing. There is no need to explain why these words were chosen, but it can give both parties a better glimpse into each other’s current state of heart and mind. natural awakenings

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by Eliza Reynolds Don’t give up. When you give up, you are asking your mom to give up on you.

Instead of stating, “She’ll never get me or trust me and she’ll always embarrass me,” help her to meet the real you.

Stay real. Be authentic and genuine (no BS). If you want to talk, try starting with a simple, “Hey, Mom, I’ve got something I want to talk to you about.

Could just the two of us consult for a minute?” Yes, your mom may be eerily on point sometimes, but she can’t actually read your mind (Surprise!).

Build the relationship you want and need. It’s the one where you get along.

She listens when you’re talking and you want to listen, too. It’s normal for this to take work. When you choose to be half of this two-person team that’s key to your well-being, teenage life becomes easier. I call it the art of daughtering. Just imagine what life could be like if your mom was your greatest ally.

Connect with Eliza Reynolds via MotheringAndDaughtering.com.

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Bicycling is fun, safe and easier and faster than any other mode of transportation. It saves me money, makes me healthy and above all else, brings me joy every day. ~ Elly Blue

A Passion for Pedaling Hop on a Bike and Go Lean and Green

by Debra Melani

Trading in the car keys for more two-wheeled time could curb many of society’s woes, from spiraling healthcare costs to deepening carbon footprints. Yet, the main reason many bicyclists love going for a spin is that it yields a greater sense of well-being and contributes to a healthier, more rewarding life.

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know it sounds crazy to say that bicycling is a silver bullet for all of these things, but I think it is,” says Elly Blue, 34, author of the recently released book, Everyday Bicycling: How to Ride a Bike for Transportation. Blue’s life was transformed when she made a bicycle part of her daily world; so much so that she now dedicates her writing career largely to the subject.

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of their transformation, even after the couple hauled their tiny abode from Portland, Oregon, (where Blue also resides) to a cattle ranch in California.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans that generally bike to work grew by 43 percent between 2000 and 2008, a statistic that doesn’t surprise Blue.

She first tried bike commuting after growing weary of relying on the bus system. “I got hooked on just how good it felt. It’s like flying.” Blue soon found that cycling was also a faster way to commute, restoring control of her schedule, reducing stress and boosting her happiness. www.AwakenIndy.com

Strobel, who adds that enjoying nature and increasing daily exercise are also cycling benefits, says it’s bolstered her happiness and quality of life. “I don’t have to spend time going to the gym,” explains the freelance writer and photographer. “I’m getting my exercise on my bike. I feel healthier and in better shape now.”

Several studies show dramatic health benefits for bike commuters. The Archives of Internal Medicine reported that when University of Copenhagen researchers analyzed mortality from all causes in 13,445 women and 17,441 men, they found that non-bike commuters, even those otherwise physically active, had a 39 percent higher mortality rate during the 14-year study period than those that biked to work.

In another study, researchers followed 67,143 women in Shanghai (of whom more than 75 percent cycled) and found those that used bikes had a 20 to 50 percent lower risk of earlier mortality than their nonregularly exercising counterparts. They also boasted reduced rates of diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease (American Journal of Epidemiology).

Studies published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health further found that countries with higher numbers of biking or walking commuters have lower obesity rates.

Cycling boons transcend health benefits, expanding social circles for example, Blue and Strobel agree.

“I was introduced to a whole new community,” Strobel recalls of her time in Portland with new cycling friends that she joined for group rides and camping trips.

Two-thirds of American women think their community would be a better place to live if riding a bike were safer and more comfortable. ~ Princeton Survey Research Associates poll

Blue suggests finding fellow cyclists by seeking riding groups online or participating in charity rides.

She observes that cycling can instill a greater sense of community, because it’s easier to stop and interact with others.

Cycling also makes people greener and leaner. It reduces gas and car maintenance costs, while keeping polluting vehicles off the road, observes Strobel, who cleared college and other debt by making her life transformation.

“There are just so many benefits to bicycling, and they are all really big things that contribute to the quality of life,” advises Strobel. “It feels so good to be on my bike and just slow down.

In my old life, I was moving at such a fast pace that I didn’t even notice the change of seasons. With cycling, you notice everything.”

For biking and other life-simplifying tips, follow both women on their blogs: Blue at TakingTheLane.com/ blog and Strobel at RowdyKittens.com/ archives. Find equipment specifically designed for women by industry pioneer Georgena Terry at TerryBicycles.com.

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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Mark Your Calendar SATURDAY, MAY 18

Broad Ripple Art Fair at the Indianapolis Art Center – 10 am-6pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun. The 43rd annual art fair, the Art Center’s largest fundraiser, will showcase

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istening to our instincts can help us stay safe and deal better with life-or-death decisions. Making the most of the wisdom of this inner voice also enables us to live a more satisfying life in the moment. How do we choose which gut feelings to trust? Here are five messages we’ll be glad we paid attention to.

“Something feels wrong in my body.” Listening to our body’s subtle

signals is a critical part of exercising an intuitive sense. The body is a powerful intuitive communicator, delivering early warning signs when anything feels off, weak or just not right, so that we can address it sooner, rather than later.

“I’m in danger.” Social conditioning has helped to create unconscious beliefs that can cause flawed first impressions and ill-advised snap decisions; it’s vital that we check our subjective feelings against mental rationalizations. If some person or situation feels untrustworthy, pause to pay attention, even if the feeling might later be proved inaccurate.

nervous—subtle gestures that can make a big difference in another’s day.

“I know how to do this.” When tempted to overthink something we know how to do, try a little therapeutic distraction, such as saying the alphabet backwards when a yoga teacher leads the class into a dreaded handstand. Briefly engaging the mind with something other than the task at hand can leave our instincts free to do their job and enjoy the fulfillment that diligent practice has made possible.

“This is it!” Most people have a great

“I just knew it was right” story. It might be about the time they first spotted their sweetheart or crossed the threshold of their new house. When intuition signals that we’ve found something or someone truly right for us, the choice often becomes easy. It feels healthy and good, without resistance or conflict.

Using our instincts helps lead us to smart choices that improve our quality of life.

inherently enabled us to quickly “read” faces and other emotional signals. For example, the sympathy instinct nudges us to change the subject when wedding talk makes a newly divorced colleague cringe or general conversation about past rough landings makes an airplane seatmate

Judith Orloff, M.D., is the author of the international bestseller Second Sight, upon which these tips are based. An assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California-Los Angeles, Orloff synthesizes the pearls of traditional medicine with cuttingedge knowledge of intuition and energy medicine. For more inspiration, visit DrJudithOrloff.com.

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Humane Society and Art With a Heart, along with dozens of local businesses and schools. We also participated in their outreach programs and volunteer roles.

In retrospect, how has being the publisher of a magazine affected your life?

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An Interview with Nancy Caniff

by Savannah Sohini

From a personal standpoint, publishing the magazine has been the largest growth opportunity of my life. This magazine did not exist in Indy when I moved here. It took long days and nights to establish distribution locations, which we did by talking to business owners and their staff. We put out 100-pound outdoor boxes in strategic locations so we didn’t miss anyone from our audience; found the decision makers to let them know we were here; and then wrote the articles, news briefs and calendars and ensured that the ads were effective and professional and got results. It took a team. I lost a lot of sleep.

In her graceful exit from the publishing business, former Indianapolis Natural Awakenings Publisher Nancy What were some of your Caniff shares the challenges and rewards of pioneering most personal challenges?

I struggled with how to be more a healthy lifestyle magazine in Indianapolis.

How did you first learn about Natural Awakenings?

In July 2009, my friend Carrie Stafstrom announced that she was quitting her “day job” and moving to California to start a franchise. When I inquired about the details, she said, “Oh Nance, you’re gonna love this… it’s called Natural Awakenings.” I went upstairs to the cafeteria in my building and found a copy of the latest Jacksonville issue and realized that although I had never seen it there until that day, I never wanted to put it down. After a few minutes of reading and checking the website, I noticed that the Indianapolis franchise was available, and that was my newfound destination to be closer to Sean, my husband.

Carrie did go on to publish the Ventura, California franchise, and my first issue in May 2010 launched the next three years of our publishing career.

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knit group of holistic folks that readily accepted us and supported the magazine with advertising dollars and articles and through distribution. From the beginning, they were absolutely amazing, and I knew then that I wanted to expand that circle to share the vision with more people, hear their stories and touch more lives. And Sean and I did. We built and shared the support between the local farmers and chiropractors, spurred new interest in ideas such as juicing and upcycled products and even made worms sexy (for gardening).

After I got into the rhythm of monthly publishing, my creativity exploded and I began adding new segments such as our expos, Eco Fest Indy and the Natural Living Fair. I even overcame my fear of public speaking with regular radio interviews, and appeared on the Indy Style television program to promote our community forum and events, which led to new discussions and increased my desire to further give back to our community. For three years, we sponsored Earth Day Indiana and the www.AwakenIndy.com

extroverted. I had many piles of unfolded laundry. But I also had the best job I could imagine, meeting folks for coffee or lunch and at events. Turning on the curiosity, I heard about why they were passionate about their work, then had to pull it all together into a monthly journal of profound resources to share with the entire city. I was proud to hand out the magazine to anyone that wanted a copy.

I carried magazines in my car and purse and had the app on my phone in case I was ever without a hard copy.

I feel like life puts us where we are needed most, for our own growth and learning opportunities and to assist others. I’m so proud to hand off the magazine to Kim and Teona and their family, because I know their vision will meet and exceed mine and continue to enlarge and enliven the existing circle of holistic enthusiasts in Indy.

“To our friends and supporters,thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we will miss you dearly. Connect with Nancy on her facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/nancy.caniff.”

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Outdoor Options for Feline Friends Safe Ways to Let Them Explore

hile some cats are content to stay indoors, others want to go outside. Even if they remain in the yard, letting them out without a plan can put them in danger. Gently managing a cat’s outdoor experience can instead ensure a consistently safe, enjoyable time without worry or compromising its freedom. A few guidelines will help.

Make the Garden Safe

Cats love to chew on greenery, so set up a small pot or two or a small flat of grasses. Most cats enjoy munching on oat or wheat grasses and relish treats of fresh catnip and catmint. Marigolds can repel fleas and basil will both ward off mosquitoes and complement family meals.

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Veterinarian Jane Brunt, executive director of the nonprofit CATalyst Council, in Annapolis, Maryland,

advises: “Make sure the plants in your garden are safe, in case your cat is tempted to taste anything. Say no to foxglove and lily species, since they’re poisonous to cats.”

Find an extensive list of both safe and problem plants at Tinyurl.com/ ASPC-ToxicPlantGuide. Note that aloe vera, asparagus fern, philodendron, dieffenbachia, tomatoes and many varieties of ivy are also among species that can cause consequences ranging from an upset stomach to kidney failure and even death, if ingested.

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“Never leave a cat outdoors unattended,” says Dr. Cindy Houlihan, owner of The Cat Practice, in Birmingham, Michigan. “During the day, problems can include stray cats, hawks or loose dogs. Another danger is the movement of foxes, raccoons, coyotes and owls close to urban areas where the food natural awakenings

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supply is more plentiful. Elderly cats are particularly prone to harm. An enclosure is the best way to keep a cat safe outdoors.”

Paris Permenter and John Bigley, bloggers at CatTipper.com, an online magazine for cat lovers, built a “catio” for daytime use by their felines. Located in Cedar Park, Texas, their four rescue cats need protection from coyotes.

“It’s attached to our house, like a small screened porch,” explains Permenter.

“The cats use an open window that’s fitted with a cat flap for access; we also have a human-sized screened door, so that we can go in to clean the room. It’s enriched their lives and given a former community cat a better home, as well.”

In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Jane Dorsey, volunteer coordinator for the Cat Care Society, utilizes “habicats” both at the shelter and at home.

Because her first cat, Chessie, was an escape artist, Dorsey decided to use a large dog pen (12 feet long by six feet tall) as an enclosure. Stood on end, it attaches to the house and has a weatherproof panel roof. A cat door leads to the kitchen. “Chessie’s personality improved because she was able to decide when to go in and out.

For easy cleanup, we used pavers for flooring.”

In lieu of safe garden access, experts suggest likewise setting aside a small area inside any enclosure for a pot of plants. Also, pet tents made by Sturdi Products and Kritter Kommunity facilitate more portable enclosures.

Houlihan finds that, “In case of a sudden change in weather, the cat can www.AwakenIndy.com

avoid heat stroke or a scary storm.” Then there’s the live entertainment factor: “Cats love vertical space, so a cat tree or actual tree limb, properly anchored, can let him have a better view of birds, lizards, toads, chipmunks and squirrels without harming them,” she says. “It’s like kitty television.”

Go for a Walk

A mesh-enclosed stroller allows a cat to ride in safety while the walker burns calories. In case of a sudden noise or loose dog, the cat can’t escape.

Houlihan also recalls a patient called Uti (pronounced YOU-tee), that was prone to chewing electrical cords. “His owners now take him outside for a daily stroll; he’s no longer bored and has quit chewing.”

Adopted from a local shelter as a kitten, Makai also goes for accompanied walks. Due to heavy traffic near their Baltimore, Maryland, row home, Andrea Martin, a manager with Brand Public Relations, and her husband Nick, use a harness and leash to take her outside. “We often get the, ‘You’re taking your cat for a walk?’ look,” relates Martin, but that hasn’t stopped this adventurous team.

“She likes taking a break from being indoors,” she explains. Make sure the harness fit is tight enough so the cat can’t wiggle out of it.

With proper planning, any kitty can safely enjoy the great outdoors and the sun on its back.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO.

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COMING IN JUNE

Listings by Date. NOTE: Dates and times shown are subject to change. Log on to AwakenIndy.com for current information.

THURSDAY, MAY 2

Dave the Raw Food Trucker at Georgetown Market – 6-9 p.m. Dave Conrardy shares his experiences of overcoming several diseases, including colon cancer, through a vegan food lifestyle. $20. Georgetown Market, 4375 Georgetown Rd., Indpls. 317-293-9525. Info@GeorgetownMarket. com. GeorgetownMarket.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

500 Festival Mini-Marathon – The nation’s largest half-marathon, with a 37-year history, has sold out with 35,000 participants for the past 11 years.

The 500 Festival Post Race Party takes place in Military Park, with live music, a live video feed of the race, food from local restaurants and more.

Military Park, Indpls. 500Festival.com.

Woman Hear Me Roar – 9am-3pm. Freeing one from financial strain and negative thinking are professional life coaches, Isabel Hundt and W. Sarah Fletcher. Dynamic, interactive workshop will address topics ranging from money, spirituality, and life purpose to work/life balance and communication. $299. Pointe Community Church, 9030 E. 96th St., Fishers. FreeandEmpowered.

EventBrite.com. CompassionateCoachingIH@ Gmail.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 7

Cooking Class: Spring Surprises – 5:30-7:30pm.

Spring has sprung and fresh foods are popping up everywhere to help us create surprisingly light and delicious meals guaranteed to please. $35. Sarah Stout, Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr., Indpls. Sarah@ReinventingWellness.com.

Question your Digestion – 6-8:30pm. Join Chef Wendell Fowler and Chef Audrey Barron to learn how inflammation affects your digestion and how to bring your digestion back into balance with cooling foods. $45. MSN, 6516 Ferguson Street in Broad Ripple. 317-372-2592. FoodBlissWorkshops.Blogspot.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 9

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Open House – 2pm. Learn more about the Brain Balance Program, an individualized and comprehensive approach to helping children with neurobehavioral and learning difficulties surmount their unique challenges. Free. Brain Balance Center of Indy, 9150 N. Meridian St., Suite D, Indpls. 317-8439200. BrainBalanceIndy.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

The Way Things Really Are – 12-2pm. Learn how to experience deep lasting happiness and experience peace of mind through meditation on emptiness. $25. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N. Keystone Ave., Indpls. 317-6255488. Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

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Obesity Loves Diabetes (Diabesity) – 6-8:30pm.

Join Chef Wendell Fowler and Chef Audrey Barron to learn the role inflammation plays in our obesity and diabetes epidemic and how to reverse the cycle with healing foods. $45. MSN, 6516 Ferguson Street in Broad Ripple. 317-372-2592.

FoodBlissWorkshops.Blogspot.com.

Be happier, healthier and infused with well-being.

Discover fresh ways to live an inspired life.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

Broad Ripple Art Fair at the Indianapolis Art Center – 10 am-6pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun. The 43rd annual art fair, the Art Center’s largest fundraiser, will showcase more than 225 artists from the U.S. and Canada. It features live entertainment, gourmet food courts and booths from local cultural organizations. $25/Adult, $2/Child in advance. Indpls Art Center ArtsPark. 317-2552464. IndplsArtCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

Vibrantly Healthy Family – Healthy Cooking Class – 6-8pm. Learn how living foods provide a foundation of health for one’s family to thrive.

Chef Audrey Barron will be preparing delicious dairy and gluten-free dishes. Tastings and recipes included. $25. Georgetown Market. 317-2939525. BeOfBliss.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 30

Raw Vegan Sushi Class – 6-7:30pm. Join Chef Audrey Barron to learn the basics of making your own vegan sushi. Tastings and recipes included.

Free. Carmel Whole Foods. 317-569-1517.

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

daily Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-8pm. Late May through early Nov. Large variety of produce and food-related products. 7010 E Raymond St, Indpls. Also 10am-7pm, May, June & Oct. at 100 N Ind. 37, Greenwood. 317-888-4189.

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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.

InnerYouPilates.com.

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

Amy@flourishyoga.biz. FlourishYoga.Biz. Yoga Classes – Yoga classes all levels, plus private & workplace sessions. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indpls. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

Weight Loss – 6:30-7:30pm. Lose weight when all else has failed. Individual and group work. 317-445-4203. Carol Crenshaw.

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St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House – Through May 12. The 52nd Annual Decorators’ Show House continues St. Margaret’s legacy of supporting health care for the community. Tour a classic Meridian St. home with proceeds benefiting Wishard-Eskenazi Health. $20 ($18 65 and older). 3050 North Meridian Street, at the historic Schnull-Rauch House, Indpls.

317-345-4289. ShowHouseIndy.org.

monday Yin Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. Yin Yoga postures are beneficial to all, they allow you to go deeper into connective tissues. This class is appropriate for all levels of yoga practitioners. CitYoga, 2442 N. Central Ave., Indpls. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

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

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

tuesday Hot Vinyasa Yoga – 6 and 8:45am. This class incorporates a series of postures in an exceptionally warm studio environment for an invigorating and rejuvenating practice. CitYoga, 2442 N. Central Ave., Indy. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

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

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

PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Meditations for Busy People – 7pm. Kathy Ryan will guide you through simple everyday meditations to still your mind, reduce stress, and invoke a peaceful inner state of well-being. This is a drop in class and no previous experience is required. $10. Nature’s Karma, Carmel City Center, 317-843-9999.

Tai Chi – 7:30pm. Energize, refresh, and renew with the subtle and powerful practice of Tai Chi with Pierre Couvillion. All levels welcome to this weekly class. Santosha School.

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Places to go, People to see, and thin gs to do!

friday Summer Green Market – 4-8pm. Begins May 3.

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. Hawthorn Plaza, Binford Blvd and 62nd St, Indpls.

317-841-0755. BinfordFarmersMarket.com.

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

Beginning May 12th. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, in lot behind school, Indpls. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.com.

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Carmel Farmers’ Market – 8-11:30am. Beginning May 18. 5 Center Green, in the shadow of the Palladium. Carmel.CarmelFarmersMarket.com.

Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 9:30am1:30pm. Market Street between Delaware and Alabama Sts, Indpls. 317-634-9266.

IndyCM.com/index.php/farmers-market.

Fishers Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Beginning May 25. Fishers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-578-0700. FishersChamber.com/ chamber/Farmers_Market.aspx.

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.

Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm.

Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N Madison, Greenwood. 317-883-9144.

OldtownGreenwood.com.

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

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thursday Hot Vinyasa Yoga – 6 and 8:45am. This class incorporates a series of postures in an exceptionally warm studio environment for an invigorating and rejuvenating practice. CitYoga, 2442 N. Central Ave., Indy. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

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.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

More Than The Mat – 11:30. Explore yoga philosophy and lifestyle, along with complimentary modalities. $10. breath.life.yoga. 317-502-5630.

BreathLifeYoga.com.

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sunday 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. CitYoga.biz.

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

Old National Bank, 6135 N College Ave, Indpls.

317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

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

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counseling Angela Capretti, LMHC

Indianapolis - North Central - Carmel 317-966-5108 AngelaTherapy@hotmail.com

Insight-oriented counselor guiding you to a happy and healthy life, free of depression and anxiety.

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Oakwood Retreat Center 3801 SCR 575E, Selma, IN 47383 765-747-7027 OakwoodRetreatCenter.org

Oakwood offers groups seeking sacred space in a natural setting the opportunity to embrace and intensify their transformational work. Cozy accommodations, healthy food, supportive staff.

Montessori School Montessori School of Westfield

800 E. Sycamore St., Westfield 317-867-0158 MontessoriSchoolofWestfield.com

Our Classroom is a prepared environment filled with plants, art, music, and books, creating a learning environment that will reinforce a child’s independence and intellectual development.

spiritual counseling Laura Rain

Soul Evolve Indianapolis-Broad Ripple 317-258-9844 MedialWoman.com

Helping People to Heal and Evolve through Spiritual Counseling, Intuitive Healing Work and Soulful Life Coaching Services. Awaken to Your Potential! For Individuals and Couples.

nutrition Reinventing Wellness 8725 Gordonshire Dr., Indpls.

317-408-0110 ReinventingWellness.com

Offering a variety of nutritional and holistic health counseling services.

Specializing in raw foods certifications, private cooking classes, corporate services, and menu planning.

thermography INDY THERMOGRAPHY

450 E. 96th St., Ste. 500, Indpls.

317-370-5111 IndyTherm.com

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. See ad on page 12.

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

Over 130 Therapeutic-grade essential oils, and essential-oil enhanced nutritional supplements & products. Visit my website for details. Income opportunities option is also available.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Nancy Arden, Independent Distributor 317-695-3594 NancyArden.VibrantScents.com

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.

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% eco-certified/non-chemical products.

See ad on page 7.

organic salon “SILVER” THE ORGANIC SALON RETREAT Honoring the Second Half of Life 317-362-0288 SilverOrganicSalon.com

Are you wearing your Silver hair proudly or thinking of transitioning?

Be power, bold, strong, beautiful.

Organic color, perms, custom cuts, hair restoration and more.

yoga breath.life.yoga

8202 Clearvista Pkwy., Ste. 8C, Indpls.

317-502-5630 BreathLifeYoga.com

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

sound therapy MOTHER NATURE’S SUN

Wendy Morrison 6516 Ferguson St., Broad Ripple 317-253-LOVE MotherNatureSun.com

You are Energy and Sound.

Mother Nature’s Sun offers sound therapy, sound immersions, meditations and The Beatles to raise your vibration and align yourself to your true purpose. Imagine.

natural awakenings

CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health 2442 North Central Ave., Indpls.

317-920-YOGA (9642).

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Striving to improve total well-being and quality of life, utilizing twenty diverse and talented teachers. Plus, over fifty classes weekly to accommodate almost any schedule.

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