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A Wellness Approach to Care

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ctober is my favorite time of year as the tree canopies make their descent from lush green foliage to crisp yellow, orange, red, brown and eventually bare limbs. It speaks to me of subtle yet necessary changes while moving onward and appeals to my sense of quietude. It is a time for reflection to consider the journey and evaluate goals and inclinations for the future.

Now as the season changes, it may be a good time to consider overhauling your diet. If you are curious about vegetarian or vegan dietary practices– Fruitarian, Flexitarian, Pescatarian – check out the article (page 24) illustrating why people are putting more veggies on their plates and make an informed choice for your own preferences. Local readers weigh in with their personal tastes in the Reader Roundup (page 25). As my vibrant 75-year-old mother can attest, consuming a colorful fresh diet is key to a healthy, active life. Plus, there’s the added benefit of post-supper cleanup – just take your veggie remnants straight out to the backyard compost bin and return them to the earth!

Speaking of earth, as autumn overtakes us with its transitioning beauty and our attention turns to nature, it seems the perfect opportunity to discuss our environment. No matter what side of the global warming debate you are on, there are many hot topics unveiled in this month’s feature article, “Be a Climate Hero� (page 18), written by Bill McKibben, a best-selling author, founder of “350.org� and environmental activist. And “Transition Towns� (page 22) offers a glimpse into sustainable, driven communities focused on utilizing less energy, deriving what is used from local sources, procuring food from local farms and shopping from local, independent businesses. You may be pleasantly surprised to know that Indianapolis has its very own initiative designed to move Indy toward being a more sustainable and livable city led by the Office of Sustainability (page 23). Our local resources are invaluable and are a great place to start your own journey of discovery for healing earth.

As we uncover tools to repair our environment, let’s also take a few minutes to identify means of restoring our own bodies to prime health in recognition of National Spinal Health Month. Sit up tall, get a good stretch and a gentle spinal twist, and enjoy the article on “Exercise for Spine Health.� You’ll also find comments from our local chiropractic community (pages 15-16). And in honor of breast cancer awareness month, we reveal modern tips for healthy breast tissue (pages 17).

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp., whose signature Natural Awakenings magazines support sustainable, healthy living, is launching an innovative, costsaving, health network. The new Natural Awakenings Network (NAN) will allow members to obtain membership cards that will provide discounts on products and services focused on wellness; green and sustainable living; and natural, healthy lifestyles.

NAN’s extensive network in 88 territories across the nation will encompass practitioners of alternative and complementary medicine, including chiropractic, naturopathy, acupuncture, body work and energy work, as well as health and fitness clubs, health food stores, yoga centers, bookstores, green and sustainable living products, spas and vegetarian/healthy restaurants, and much more.

Members will enjoy discounts ranging from 5 to 50 percent on products and services offered through NAN providers and can choose individual or family programs. Additional benefits include an annual Natural Awakenings subscription, a newsletter, and access to NAN’s website and free customer service support.

Company founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman says, “We rejoice that the wellness revolution is in full swing, propelled by the kind of people who read our magazines and website. Natural Awakenings Network is our next step in helping people map out alternate routes to healthier, happier, longer lives.”

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he ability to maximize the restorative and revitalizing health and healing benefits of how we spend one-third of our lives has increased in our area. The Natural Mattress Company, in Whitestown, now offers 100-percent natural latex mattresses and pillows, plus foundations, natural covers and accessories in various sizes with no synthetic blends or fillers added, to altogether create a certified-organic latex sleep product system.

Originally made in Sri Lanka by Latex Green, the manufacturing company follows strict guidelines in using naturally grown raw materials in an environmentally friendly way. The organic process begins at the plantation level which must be free of pesticides and chemical mixed fertilizers for a minimum of three years.

The organic farming method is inspected, confirmed and accepted by the Control Union World Group of Netherlands (PCU), the authoritative body for performing organic certifications for USDA/NOP (Natural Organic Program of the US Agriculture Department) and for European Union Organic production certification in the region.

Natural Mattress says the mattresses are in response to the public demand for more eco-friendly features and characteristics in the making of superior mattress and bedding components.

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n September, Farm Fresh Delivery changed its name to Green B.E.A.N. Delivery. The new brand identity refocuses and showcases its uniqueness as it sets its goals to face the community’s greatest food challenges and highlights the core initiatives that the company is passionate about: Biodynamic, Education, Agriculture and Nutrition.

Since 2006, Farm Fresh Delivery has sought to provide a healthier alternative to conventional grocery stores through its network of local farmers and artisans.

About 10,000 members have used the service, and Midwest farms have thrived from their direct support. “We are extremely proud of the substantial impact Farm Fresh Delivery has had on the health of our customers, local nonprofit organizations, sustainable farms and environmentally friendly food businesses,” says owner Matt Ewer.

Green B.E.A.N. Delivery and its sister companies are family owned and operated. Keep your eyes open for Green B.E.A.N. company extensions, and know that they come with the same integrity and mission as Farm Fresh Delivery.

There will be no interruption to the current produce service as it will be a seamless transition. “We look forward to the future with optimism. Green B.E.A.N. Delivery will continue to strive to meet the needs of our customers and community,” Ewer adds.

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he uplifting trends of giving recycled materials new life plus the availability of organic products is spreading in our area! Seatbelt purses, chopstick products, videotapes, keyboard bags, wallets, clothing, accessories and more are having their utility extended at the new Nature’s Karma store at 14511 Clay Terrace Boulevard, Suite 130, in Carmel.

“Nature’s Karma is about giving back to our beautiful Mother Nature because she gives so much to us!” says Melissa Evans, owner of the store. “It is only fair that this store be a representation of ‘good karma’ and provide unique, useful, environmentally gentle goods to our community.”

Nature’s Karma also is devoted to providing high-quality items via Fair Trade, the organized social movement and market-based approach that helps producers in developing countries obtain better trading conditions and promote sustainability.

It provides an eclectic array of items from a variety of countries. And as “a small dream” of Evans, they have developed a line of organic skin care products that are made with all of nature’s wonders.

She explains, “We are devoted to our community and plan on purchases of our reusable bags to go to Carmel Green Initiative,” a coalition of citizens and community groups who promote and support the City of Carmel’s commitment to reducing the impact on the environment and meeting the climate challenge.

Lavender shortbread cookie sugar scrub, organic pumpkin masque, soy candles, felt soap, amber blends and more natural items are offered as well.

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Pilates Studio in Carmel Expands Space, Services

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n response to many customer requests, Inner You Pilates, in Carmel, has significantly increased its size so it’s now one of the largest studios of its kind in the area. In so doing, the facility, fresh from celebrating its two-year anniversary, has also expanded class offerings, added more certified instructors, s, and is providing special introductory offers for newcomers to check it all out.

“Just over two years ago, I opened the studio with the idea of helping peoplee be healthy,” says owner Beth Roberts. “With the new, expanded space, we can n help more people than ever and renew our commitment to health and fitness through Pilates. We’re excited to be able to add classes and instructors so thatt more people can enjoy the wonderful health benefits of Pilates.”

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Classes for all levels are taught by certified instructors. Inner You Pilates uses an array of equipment including reformers, the cadillac, fitness chairs, and spine correctors. Each session is tailored to the person or group in attendance, and both private and group classes are available.

One-hour introduction: $20. Location: 14950 Greyhound Court. For more info, call 317-571-8367 or visit InnerYouPilates.com. See ad on page 11.

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GINGER EASES MUSCLE PAIN For centuries, ginger root has been used as a folk remedy for various ailments, including colds and upset stomachs.

Now, researchers at the University of Georgia have found that daily ginger consumption also reduces muscle pain caused by exercise. Ginger that’s been heated, as by cooking, might even increase the root’s pain-relieving effects.

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arents should ease up on antibacterial soaps and wipes and perhaps allow their little ones a romp or two in the mud—or at least more of an acquaintance with everyday germs, suggests a Northwestern University long-term study.

Exposure to germs in childhood, the researchers observe, helps develop the immune system and may help prevent cardiovascular and other diseases in adulthood. Such early exposure, they note, promotes the body’s own ability to regulate inflammation, a root cause associated with many diseases.

“Now, for the first time in the history of our species, our bodies are being deprived of exposure to those everyday germs because we live in such a sanitary environment,” explains lead author Thomas McDade, of Northwestern. “Think about the immune system as [one] that needs information from the environment to guide its development and function; if you live in a rich microbial environment, you get exposed to lots of germs, and that helps your immune system develop.”

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ong-awaited child nutrition legislation known as the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act unanimously passed the Senate in August before moving on to the House, where passage is also expected. National child nutrition programs were set to expire September 30.

Remarks Michael Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, “Put simply, [the bill] will get junk food out of, and put more healthy food into, America’s schools.”

The $4.5 billion, applied over the next decade, would enable school cafeterias to overhaul their menus and provide updated, healthier choices, supporters explain. News sources report that it would provide schools with their first increase in the costs of providing meals since 1973. The package would also establish new nutritional standards on all food offered on campuses—including items in vending machines.

FreshVending.com has proven that it’s possible to mechanically vend more than 400 natural and organic foods that meet school nutrition requirements and corporate wellness initiatives. Current offerings include 100-percent juices, smoothies, fruits and vegetables.

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new study at Indiana University suggests that how tidy we keep our home can also indicate how fit we are. That conclusion was based on an examination of the domestic habits of 998 urban African-Americans, ages 49 to 65, that found a correlation between the interior condition, or cleanliness, of a participant’s residence and their level of physical activity. Remarks researcher NiCole Keith, “If you spend your day dusting, cleaning, doing laundry, you’re active.”

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esearchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah have uncovered new information about the notion that sugar “feeds” tumors. While it’s accepted that tumor cells use a lot more glucose (a simple sugar) than normal cells, the new study sheds light on how this process takes place and might be stopped.

The researchers discovered that during both normal and cancerous cell growth, a cellular process takes place that involves both glucose and glutamine, a common amino acid found in many foods. Glucose and glutamine, both essential for cell growth, were thought to operate independently.

This groundbreaking research now shows not only that they are interdependent, but that restricting glutamine works to stop the utilization of glucose. Essentially, if glutamine is absent, the cell is short-circuited, due to a lack of glucose; thus, it suggests a new way to halt the growth of tumor cells.

The researchers hope that their findings will lead to more effective cancer treatment therapies.

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75th Anniversary PESTICIDES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO ADHD A team of scientists from the University of Montreal and Harvard University have discovered that exposure to organophosphate pesticides may be associated with increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Exposure to organophosphates, they report, might affect neural systems in ways that contribute to ADHD behaviors such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

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Research published in the open access journal BMC Microbiology contributes to our understanding of why apples are good for us.

Microbiologists from the National Food Institute at the Technical University of Denmark fed rats a diet rich in whole apples or apple juice, purée or pomace. Another group of lab animals was put on a control diet. The researchers then analyzed the animals’ digestive systems to see if eating apples had any impact on the amount of friendly bacteria in their gut.

“We found that rats eating a diet high in pectin, a component of dietary fiber in apples, had increased amounts of certain bacteria that may improve intestinal health,” says co-researcher Andrea Wilcks. “It seems that when apples are eaten regularly and over a prolonged period of time, these bacteria help produce short-chain fatty acids that provide ideal pH conditions for ensuring a beneficial balance of microorganisms. They also produce a chemical called butyrate, which is an important fuel for the cells of the intestinal wall.” Ultimately, a healthy digestive tract translates into a stronger immune system.

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The Wilderness Society Celebrates Nationwide Successes Fresh from a major achievement in 2009, The Wilderness Society has not been resting on its laurels in this, its 75th year of striving to protect our nation’s public lands. Following last year’s passage of the largest land conservation bill in decades, permanently protecting 4 million acres in 11 states, it’s had more than a dozen wilderness bills in the works this year.

Current campaigns tackle global warming, fossil fuel drilling in public lands and re-vegetating unused forest roads, as well as wilderness protection. They’re also initiating job programs to restore forests, rivers and grasslands that native species need to adapt to climate change.

Take action at Wilderness.org.

Bioneer Heroes Spotlight Recognizes Activists Protecting Our Coasts and Oceans The Blue Frontier/ Peter Benchley 2010 Hero of the Seas recognition was awarded to Cynthia Sarthou, executive director of the New Orleans-based Gulf Restoration Network (HealthyGulf.org), a frontline group dealing with the environmental effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This year’s winner is just one of 2,000 groups and agencies working on behalf of ocean and coastline conservation.

Blue Frontier’s mission is to strengthen and help unify this solution-oriented marine conservation community.

“As the Gulf disaster shows, we are all dependent on the ocean for protection, security and sustenance,” remarks David Helvarg, president of the Blue Frontier Campaign (BlueFront.org).

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Two Reports Project Fresh Water Scarcity by 2030 A recent report by the World Economic Forum warns that half the world’s population will be affected by water shortages within 20 years. Unsustainable conditions are headed toward what the researchers term, “water bankruptcy,” that could incite a crisis greater than the current global financial downturn. Crops and people are in danger, as geopolitical conflicts are expected to rise due to dwindling water resources.

During the 20th century, world population increased fourfold, but the amount of fresh water that it used increased nine times over. Already, 2.8 billion people live in areas of high water stress, according to the analysis. A concurring UN World Water Development Report adds that shortages are already beginning to constrain economic growth in areas as diverse as California, China, Australia, India and Indonesia. The Associated Press reports that the pivotal Ogallala Aquifer, in America’s Great Plains breadbasket, stretching from South Dakota to North Texas, continues to be drained at alarming rates, while the natural recharge rate is considered negligible.

E-Solutions Where to Recycle Outdated Electronics U.S. consumers, who generate more than 3 million tons of e-waste annually, now have easier access to manufacturer recycling programs, responsible local e-recycling facilities and cooperating retailers. “If you make it easy, people will recycle their stuff,” says Barbara Kyle, national coordinator of the Electronics Takeback Coalition.

As of this year, 23 states mandate statewide e-waste recycling, and all but California make manufacturers responsible for providing it, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. Seven more states introduced such legislation in 2010 (see ElectronicsTakeBack.com/legislation/state_legislation.htm).

This approach helps get e-products containing toxic materials out of landfills and incinerators, where they can contaminate water and air. It also shifts the need for cost-effective environmental responsibility to manufacturers, to encourage them to design more eco-friendly products. Ultimately, this should result in products with fewer toxic components and more reusable and recyclable components, requiring less use of virgin materials.

The world leader in e-waste recycling proves what’s possible; an industry-run program in Norway recycles 98 percent of all e-waste. By contrast, in 2008 Americans recycled only 13.6 percent of their e-waste, often storing old, unused units at home. Now they know where to take it.

Find local drop-off sites at ElectronicsTakeBack.com, click on Guide to Recycling Your Electronics. For local sites that accept electronic, automotive, hazardous, yard and other household materials, call 1-800-Recycling (1-800-732-925-464) or visit 1800Recycling.com.

Eco-friendly Manufacturer Turns Trash into Cash TerraCycle’s award-winning entrepreneur, Tom Szaky, is turning conventional manufacturing on its head. The company now up-cycles consumer packaging waste into 186 products, available at retailers like Whole Foods Market, Petco, Home Depot, Walmart and Target.

The National Geographic Channel’s Garbage Moguls, which debuted new episodes of the TerraCycle experience this summer, illustrates such transformations as cereal boxes into notebooks, newspapers into pencils, cookie wrappers into kites, and disposable pens into trash cans. Schools and community nonprofits collect the materials for payment through ecofriendly local fundraisers.

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Scientists had discovered that the accumulation of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used in industrial solvents, refrigeration, air conditioning systems and aerosols were depleting the blanket of ozone that surrounds the Earth. Action

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Assaults Halted Wolves Receive Endangered Species Protection Massive wolf hunts have been stopped in their tracks, thanks to a federal court ruling that has restored endangered species protection for these animals in Montana and Idaho.

More than 500 wolves have been gunned down since the U.S. government stripped them of federal protection. “The ruling effectively returns all wolves in the Northern Rockies to the endangered species list,� confirms Peter Lehner, executive director of the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Green Roof Gardens Gain Popularity Green Roof Gardens (GRGs) are gaining popularity in urban communities for their environmental benefits and creative planting opportunities. Green roofs, or living roofs, partially or completely cover building rooftops with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a Chicago City Hall waterproofing membrane. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier, drainage and irrigation. There are two types of Green Roof Gardens, Intensive and Extensive. Intensive Green Roofs generally have deep soils and often have irrigation systems to reduce manual watering. This allows for wider varieties, types, and sizes of plants to grow. Extensive Green Roofs are usually shallower in soil depth, lower in weight, less expensive to install, and they require less maintenance after installation. The Extensive Green Roof is commonly used with smaller, more drought tolerant plants.

The benefits of GRGs include improvement of water quality and a reduction in storm water runoff. The heating and cooling costs of buildings can also be reduced up to 15%. In addition, the use of GRGs can reduce pollution overall as a result of less energy usage.

Property values can increase with the use of ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’ practices, and the contribution to the environment through use of these practices is priceless.

Green roofs can also reduce sound absorption within the building from outside noise and reduce the urban heat island effect by absorbing a portion of the sun’s heat rather than deflecting it.

When planning a new roof, consult with a Landscape Architect to learn more about Green Roof Gardens and how they can benefit your home and your family as well as the environment.

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Media Switch Digging Up Good News for a Change Even though we hear a lot about what’s going wrong with planet Earth, it’s good to know many things are going right. Good Dirt Radio, a volunteer-driven radio program based in Durango, Colorado, broadcasts inspiring stories about people working hard to bring about positive environmental change.

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Nancy Spahr ancy Spahr, founder of Cleansing Waters, had been getting colonics for nearly four years, visiting different colon hydrotherapists and trying many different methods around the country. It wasn’t until a trip to New Mexico, however, that she was inspired to choose colon hydrotherapy as a profession. There, she received a colonic using the Jimmy John III device. It was the best colonic she had experienced and she knew right then that this was what she should be doing.

Now a Certified Colon Hydrotherapist and Body Ecology Coach, Spahr runs Cleansing Waters, a colon hydrotherapy center that offers full-service colonics and other health-promoting therapies. Spahr says the center promotes a “cleansing” lifestyle that incorporates regular internal cleansing and detoxification programs while nourishing the body with nutrient-dense foods, whole food supplements and proper hydration.

Colon hydrotherapy, also known as colonics and colon irrigation, is a method of cleansing the colon of accumulated fecal matter, mucus, harmful toxins and bacteria from the bowel with a gentle infusion of warm water, thus promoting healthy intestinal bacteria, boosting your energy and enhancing your immune system.

“If waste and toxins remain too long in the intestines, putrefaction and fermentation can occur, which can cause symptoms such as gas, bloating, headaches, fatigue and skin problems,” explains Spahr. These poisons can also be reabsorbed into the system and cause self-poisoning – leading to more serious health problems.

One therapy Spahr is particularly excited about is BioEnergetic Assessment (BEA), a non-invasive method of testing that measures energy imbalances in the body by utilizing an electronic instrument (called the Avatar) to examine acupuncture meridians.

Once the imbalances are determined, a customized program of nutritional support, cleansing/detoxification and other homeopathic remedies is formulated to meet each person’s specific needs.

Spahr explains that BEA can also be used for prevention because it gives information about kidney function, circulation and other organ functions that you can’t get at a traditional doctor. She says it’s as if she is eavesdropping on the body and the body is letting her know what it needs.

“It is a phenomenal tool that can help us bring the body into balance,” she observes. “The body is designed to heal, we just need to listen. It’s not a guessing game anymore.”

Because Cleansing Waters takes a whole body approach to wellness, significant time is spent with each client to determine his or her diet and lifestyle. At times, that may mean changing just one thing. Spahr recalls one client that came in with many health problems. She reviewed the client’s history, discussed her habits and Spahr determined she needed to stop drinking soda. Simple as that. That was two years ago and just recently, the client came back and told her, “I stopped drinking soda that day and since then, so many of my health problems are gone. I want to thank you for changing my life.”

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communityspotlight Spinal Logic Chiropractic A Wellness Approach to Care

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r. Michael Woolard has been a licensed chiropostural screenings and physiotherapy. practor since graduating from Logan College of “We take a personal interest in each and every Chiropractic in December 1995. It wasn’t a path one of our patients,� notes Woolard. “We treat he intended to take, but he knows without a doubt that it them like family, and we want to provide the best was the one he was meant to take. options with the best possible care.�

Dr. Woolard graduated with an athletic Spinal correction is provided utilizing statetraining degree, but wasn’t particularly of-the-art chiropractic techniques–correction happy with the work once he was out in methods that are safer, more comfortable and the world. He had decided to apply to more effective than ever before. Corrective physical therapy school when he hapexercises are designed for each individual pened to spend a day with his roommate’s to help strengthen and correct their own father, a chiropractor. It was a day that unique problem, while other exercises and would change his life, as the very next day, stretches can help the body stay in balance Woolard enrolled in chiropractic school. and good health. For greater convenience, He opened Spinal Logic Chiropractic all can be performed in the home.

Dr. Michael Woolard in Danville in 1996 and has been offering According to Dr. Woolard, what many patients an overall wellness approach to chiropractic care ever people do not realize is the affect certain lifestyle and diet since. The wellness approach considers what is going on from choices can have on the body. By offering patients advice and the inside and makes adjustments on the outside. “It means “coaching� on certain activities they should avoid or do diflooking at the root causes of problems or conditions and makferently, or recommending healthier food choices, he enables ing whatever lifestyle adjustments are necessary for optimal patients to reach true health and wellness. health,� explains Woolard.

Community involvement and education is another imporAn appointment with Dr. Woolard starts with a patient tant factor at Spinal Logic. Posture and spinal screenings are consultation to discuss goals, history, diet, exercise, lifestyle provided at area malls, community events, health fairs and and more. Next, a full examination is done using computerbusinesses. Woolard says screenings can reveal important ized technology and diagnostic equipment–a process Woolard health information and unlock the door to improved health and likens to that of taking a car into the shop and hooking it up for well-being. diagnostics.

Although children make up only about 10-15 percent of “It is a wonderful tool that provides us with the information the practice, Dr. Woolard is very passionate about educating we need to move forward, without all the poking and prodding parents on the benefits of chiropractic. “Parents make sure their of a traditional examination,� he says. children have regular dental and medical checkups, but what Because wellness requires patients to be proactive rather they don’t realize is that chiropractic check-ups are essential to than reactive, Spinal Logic offers a variety of services in addiensuring the child’s spine and nervous system are developing tion to chiropractic care including corrective exercises, lifestyle properly.� advice, nutritional counseling, massage therapy, spinal and He says a study done in Germany found that 94 percent of children already have misalignments in their spine. “When a baby is born naturally, the first thing the doctor does is twist the babies head to get the shoulders out.� In addition, he notes

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pelvic floor support and the upper thigh muscles. Pilates is well-known for its focus on such core conditioning.

“Pilates uses apparatus expressly designed for working the abdominals and the back,” explains Lolita San Miguel, from her studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

“Most of our work is in the supine or prone positions [lying down], so that the vertical pull from gravity is lessened, and the body can be worked with a more correct alignment, and thus more effectively.”

One of a small group of active practitioners who studied with Pilates method founder Joseph Pilates, San Miguel is a living testament to the benefits of the practice. When this 75-yearold isn’t doing her daily Pilates, she’s engaged in other physically demanding activities. “Pilates makes life sweet for the senior,” she says.

SMART TRAINING BEATS BACK PAIN

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s exercise reaches beyond the realm of pure athletics to include fitness fans everywhere, people have noticed that their efforts to stay in shape often are thwarted by back pain. That’s why knowledgeable trainers counsel that any well-designed workout must honor the health and mechanics of this important part of the body.

Dr. Karen Erickson, a New York City-based chiropractor and spokesperson for the American Chiropractic Association, sees firsthand why alignment is crucial, especially if an individual has a history of back pain. “Good stability and good flexibility are the big factors for keeping the spine healthy,” she says. No matter what exercise modality one chooses to practice, Erickson advises beginning conservatively, as benefits can be achieved without pushing the level of difficulty.

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“Chiropractic care enables thousands of people to achieve pain relief without drugs or surgery and people over 55 often cannot tolerate medications, making chiropractic a viable alternative.” ~ Richard Mason D.C., M.S. Mason Family Chiropractic MasonFamilyChiro.com “Not only is the spine the support of the torso but it is your life force as well. All the nerve endings originate in the base of the skull and pass through your whole spinal column. To have healthy nerve impulses you need a freely moving spine.” ~ Tobie Hall Pilates Wellness studio PilatesWellnessStudio.com

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Developing muscle strength throughout the torso is key to maintaining the correct spinal curvature for a strong back.

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“One of the things most people don’t think about when it comes to back pain, or any pain for that matter, is that pain is the body’s signal when it is trying to tell us something is wrong.” ~ Cole E. Blume, D.C., C.C.W.P. Lakeshore Chiropractic Adjust2Wellness.com

“Regular chiropractic adjustments, stretching, weight bearing exercise, and proper hydration are essential to longterm health.”~ Dr. Montieth

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Posture Matters Despite well-meaning parental advice, it turns out that good posture entails more than just pulling our shoulders back.

Alignment practices like Restorative Exercise and the Alexander Technique were designed to develop an awareness of full-body mechanics as we go about daily activities.

Annette Cantor-Groenfeldt teaches the Alexander Technique in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “The central theme of the

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minimizing impact on their bones and joints.

Yoga is a longtime favorite approach to maintaining both stability and flexibility through strong muscles and alignment. Ana Forrest used her hatha yoga practice to recover from an accident that seriously injured all the regions of her spine, and Forrest Yoga was born out of her retraining. “People spend 90 percent of their waking hours in positions that compress the spine—in how they sit, how they stand, even how they do backbends in yoga class,” she observes. “Part of a good yoga practice is to create length in the spine, create a feeling of spaciousness in the body.”

While Erickson considers herself a fan of all the exercise modalities listed here, she always emphasizes personal responsibility when it comes to back health. “Never do an exercise that causes you pain,” she offers as a rule of thumb. For long-term back health, she explains that chiropractic care is great for improving alignment and other backrelated issues, yet is no substitute for daily exercise and self-care.

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“Many Tai chi students find that they can move some of their vertebrae, but others seem to be stuck, with several vertebrae moving as one,” reports Sound Beach, New York-based Tai chi Master Bob Klein. He explains, “In Tai chi, Michael Curran has credentials in you become a master of moving the psychology, ayurvedic medicine, spine so that it almost seems devoid of and Restorative Exercise™. He is the bones, flowing and turning with ease, director of Health and Wellness Media in exact coordination with the rest of (HealthAndWellnessMedia.com). the body.” Both Tai chi and qigong are gaining popularity Contacts: Karen Erickson at among those DrKarenErickson@msn.com; Ana who are looking Forrest at ForrestYoga.com; Bob Klein Serving you to maximize at MovementsOfMagic.com; Lolita San 7 days a week a cardio-style Breakfast & Lunch Miguel at LolitaPilates.com; and Annette workout, while 8am-4pm Cantor-Groenfeldt at 505-670-0474. w! e NDinner Mon-Sat “Chiropractic is more than just pain relief. Its true until 9pm

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In 2008, the Alexander Technique was the subject of a yearlong study published in the British Medical Journal, where it was shown to be effective in relieving low-back pain. The system focuses on both mental and physical aspects of movement, and usually includes passive treatments on the massage table, where the teaching practitioner manipulates the body to help release muscular tension.

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or some women, the thought of breast cancer elicits fears related to body image, surgery and mortality. It has likely affected every woman in this country, either through the trauma of personal experience or through another’s trials.

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), some 207,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in U.S. women this year. Despite this staggering number, there is good news. The ACS also reports that after increasing for more than two decades, the incidence rate of female breast cancer recently has been decreasing, by about 2 percent per year from 1999 to 2006, which may indicate that we are adopting more effective prevention methods.

Here are some natural ways to keep breast tissue healthy.

Get a Move On Walk, run, swim or bike—just move. Studies show that exercise reduces the risk of breast cancer. Results of research published in BMC Cancer found that women in the study group who engaged in more than seven hours a week of moderateto-vigorous exercise for the last 10 years were 16 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than those who were inactive.

Embrace Fish Oil According to a recent report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, women who regularly included a fish oil supplement in their diet had a 32 percent reduced risk of breast cancer than those not taking the supplement.

Take Up Tea Green tea, the most widely consumed beverage in the world, after water, reportedly contains the highest concentration of polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that help fight off the free radicals that scientists believe contribute to the aging process, as well as the development of many health problems, including cancer. According to a new study led by Martha Shrubsole, an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, regular consumption of green tea may reduce a woman’s risk of breast cancer by as much as 12 percent.

The Power of Produce Eat more fruits and vegetables. The American Institute of Can-

cer Research lists the foods most likely to help decrease the risk of breast cancer. Superstar vegetables include all cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower); dark leafy greens (collards, kale, spinach); carrots; and tomatoes. Steam the vegetables or eat them raw to best preserve their cancer-fighting nutrients. Superstar fruits include citrus, berries and cherries.

The Magic of Mushrooms Regularly include medicinal mushrooms at mealtime, especially the Japanese varieties maitake and shiitake. Studies have shown that maitake mushrooms, in particular, stimulate immune function and also inhibit tumor growth. In a study of more than 2,000 Chinese women, those who ate the most fresh mushrooms (10 grams or more a day) proved about two-thirds less likely to develop breast cancer than nonconsumers.

Limit the Alcohol A study of more than a million women by Oxford University scientists indicates a clear link between drinking even moderate amounts of wine and breast cancer. A Harvard Nurses’ Health study has shown that consuming more than one alcoholic beverage a day can increase breast cancer risk by as much as 20 to 25 percent.

Cut the Fat Ann Kulze, a medical doctor and author of Dr. Ann’s 10-Step Diet, says women should minimize consumption of omega-6 and saturated fats, avoid trans fats, and maximize intake of omega-3 fats, especially from oily fish such as tuna, salmon, sardines and mackerel. Kulze suggests that women consume monounsaturated fats like olive oil, as well as nuts and seeds; the latter also provide selenium, an important mineral in cancer protection, according to the British Journal of Cancer.

Cut Chemical Exposure Certain chemicals, many of which are found in plastic, appear to interfere with the body’s hormonal balance and could harm breast tissue. To reduce exposure to chemicals such as Biphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, Marissa Weiss, a physician and president of BreastCancer.org, recommends using products that are made from glass, ceramic or stainless steel, instead.

Avoid Long-Term Hormone Therapy The link between postmenopausal hormone therapy (PHT) and breast cancer has long been a subject of debate, and research results have been mixed. According to experts at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, it’s probably safe to take hormones for up to four to five years, although they recommend using the lowest dose possible. Of course, not using PHT to start with is a way to avoid raising this particular risk.

Making such conscious daily life choices pays off today and in many tomorrows.

Beth Davis is a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings magazines.

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The Arctic icecap is melting, and quickly. By summer’s end in 2007, a record-setting year, the northernmost continent, which moderates air and water temperatures for the whole planet, contained 25 percent less ice than the year before. As of this writing, the 2010 melt was outpacing that of 2007.

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t any given moment, there are a thousand things going wrong in the world. If we were to list just major environmental problems alone we could go on for a long time, citing everything from toxic contaminants in our food to the scarcity of safe drinking water.

This past summer, we all stared in horror at the slowly blackening Gulf of Mexico as the Deepwater Horizon oil slick spread on and below the water’s surface. Making such a list is such a depressing exercise that the temptation is to just walk away from the task. We might feel like a surgeon at a wartime field hospital, forced to do major triage. Where do we turn first?

The half-good news is that our planet’s mounting environmental troubles aren’t isolated, individual casualties.

If we can figure out what the keystone is, then we can collectively start to work to cure a bunch of the most pressing problems at once. By the same token, if we guess wrong, we can labor for years to correct a particular woe, only to have our hard work overwhelmed by the underlying infection.

Based on the scientific evidence, I think it’s pretty clear that the most crucial of all the complex issues we face today revolve around the cause-and-effect relationship of burning fossil fuels and the accelerating changes in Earth’s climate.

In short: If we can’t deal with global warming, nothing else we do will really matter. To put it more positively: If we can remove the needle from our arm that feeds society’s addiction to petroleum products, many of our other troubles would begin to wane.

Signs of the Times Let’s start with the hard stuff: Global warming is the first crisis we’ve ever faced that has the potential to shake our civilization to its core. So far, human beings have burned enough coal, gas and oil to raise the temperature of the planet about one degree Fahrenheit. That’s already been enough to cause all manner of troubles: 18

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The Earth’s hydrological cycles are undergoing a dramatic shift. Because warm air holds more water vapor than cold, the general atmosphere is about 5 percent moister than it was 40 years ago. This means more evaporation, hence more drought, in arid areas.

But on the rest of a planet, where what goes up must come down—we’re witnessing extraordinary increases in flooding. This year, for example, we’ve seen record (and lethal) rainstorms in Tennessee, Oklahoma and Arkansas, just within the 1.5 percent of the planet’s surface comprised by the continental United States. Overall, temperatures are rising to near unbearable levels as that single degree average increase on the thermometer reverberates in savage heat waves. This past spring, India experienced weeks of record temperatures that beat anything recorded since the British started measuring them in the early 1800s. Early this summer, seven nations smashed all-time temperature records. In Burma, the mercury set a new all-time record for Southeast Asia, at 118 degrees. In June, Pakistan went on to establish a new benchmark for the highest temperature ever recorded at any time, anywhere in Asia, of 129 degrees.

All of this is due to a single degree of global temperature increase. The climatologists have warned us that if the United States, China and other countries don’t make a super-swift transition from the use of coal and oil, the world’s collective temperature will climb something like five degrees before the century is out.

If one degree melts the Arctic icecap, we don’t want to see what five degrees looks like.

So, that’s the bad news. Here’s the good news.

Alternate Scenario Let’s imagine we took the most significant step we could to speed the worldwide transition off of fossil fuel. Let’s imagine that the U.S. Congress and the United Nations managed to agree on a national and international scheme to set stiff pricing on coal and oil that accurately reflects the damage these fossil fuels are wreaking in the atmosphere. If that happened, then many other things would follow.

The most obvious is that we’d see lots more solar panels and wind turbines.

Suddenly, anyone with a spreadsheet would be able to see that it no longer makes sense to invest in a coal-fired power plant. Anyone building a new apartment complex would immediately understand that it’s in his or her best interest to

install solar hot water tubes on the roof. In China, the world leader in total energy use, yet also in renewable energies, 250 million people now get their hot water this way. But, such a simple and effective solution still has to fight against the force of economic gravity there, as elsewhere. As long as coal-fired electricity is absurdly cheap, renewable energy sources will stay marginal.

The effects of a widespread switch to clean and renewable energies wouldn’t be confined to the energy sector.

Think about farming. We’ve spent half a century building a giant agro-industrial complex that runs entirely on fossil fuel.

Yet author Michael Pollan recently calculated that it takes 10 calories of fossil energy to produce one calorie of food.

Because that growing complex is a machine, not really a farm, the food it produces is terrible in terms of taste and nutrition, and includes toxic residues from pesticides, herbicides and chemically synthesized fertilizers.

The ultimate irony is that we now devote the best farmland on the planet, the American Midwest, to growing high-fructose corn syrup. It’s a prime culprit in our country’s diabetes epidemic. The ripple effect goes on and on.

On the other hand, consider what would happen if the price of oil went up high enough that this nation could no longer afford to farm in the manner preferred by agribusiness behemoths? What would happen is that we’d need more Americans engaged in healthier farming, with human labor and ingenuity replacing some of the fossil fuel.

That would increase yields per acre and also increase the quality of the foods we eat. Research studies reported by Jules Pretty, pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Essex, UK, in his book, Agri-Culture, have proved that small farms around the world are routinely as productive as agro-industrial lands, and that low-input farming, too, can feed the world with a wholesale switchover.

Again, this is already starting to happen: Farmers’ markets continue to be the fastest growing part of our nation’s food economy; the last agricultural census found that the number of farms in the United States is increasing for the first time in a century-and-a-half.

That’s good news and potentially great news, but small farming, co-ops and organic production will remain a small, marginal trend until the price of energy changes. The day that happens is the day that everyone finds their way to a local farmers’ market.

Helpful changes roll out, from bus and train commutes replacing cars to the rising popularity of densely inhabited urban blocks, as cul-desac suburbia loses its appeal. Local storefronts naturally get the nod over big box chain stores, too, and so on.

The Key to Change How do we make it happen? How do we change the price of energy, which is what almost every observer thinks is the only way we can make a real change in the physics and chemistry of the current global warming phenomenon, and make an effective difference in the short time allowed before the harmful consequences explode exponentially?

If only everyday people could do it solely by making personal energy improvements around the house, at work and in their communities—through such steps as switching to more energy-efficient light bulbs and riding our bikes to work.

Such changes are good to do, of course, and it all helps, but we don’t have a century to turn around our global situation.

Which means we also need to engage in… politics.

We need to put the pressure on our leaders now to change the price of energy now. Remember—they’re getting plenty of pressure from lobbyists pocketing profits on the other side. Because of government subsidies and cartels, fossil fuel is the most profitable industry humans have ever engaged in; last year, Exxon Mobil Corporation made more money than any company in recorded history. That buys them a lot of power.

We won’t be able to outspend them, so we will have to do what people have always done when they have found themselves needing to take charge of their future: We must build a movement. Politicians won’t change because scientists tell them we have a problem—they’ll change because enough people tell them they have to, or they’ll lose their jobs.

Building just this kind of movement is entirely possible.

Citizen Action Plan Two years ago, a few concerned citizens joined me in launching 350.org, a wholly grassroots campaign that takes its name from a wonky scientific data point. NASA scientists led by James Hansen have published reams of data showing that, “Any value for carbon in the atmosphere greater than 350 parts per million [ppm] is not compatible with the planet on which civilization developed and to which life on Earth is adapted.”

It sounds like an unpromising banner to rally people around—too serious and too depressing, because we’re already well past the 350 mark.

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he coastal town of Lincoln City, Oregon, has a lot to lose if nothing is done about climate change.

The town sits 11 feet above sea level, and unchecked climate change could erode its beaches or flood the town.

Residents are taking matters into their own hands. “We could ignore it, let the federal government deal with it,” Mayor Lori Hollingsworth says. “We’re not willing to do that.” Last year, Lincoln City committed to becoming carbon neutral, through renewable energy, energy efficiency and carbon offsets.

Communities like Lincoln City have long been ahead of Congress and the White House on climate commitments.

Cities first began committing to Kyoto Protocol goals in 2005, through the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Now, more than 1,000 cities in the United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have signed on.

The community climate movement goes beyond government initiatives; it’s a cultural shift involving people from tiny rural towns to major metropolitan areas.

The Heart of Climate Action The fast-growing college town of Berea, Kentucky, is one of scores of U.S. communities that have become Transition Towns and formed a diffuse, grassroots network, led by individuals who are working to transform their own communities. While Berea is seeing its subdivisions expand and farmland disappear,

one group of residents is making plans to help their community end its reliance on fossil fuels.

Berea locals have a goal they’re calling “50 x 25.” By 2025, they aim to have the town using 50 percent less energy, deriving 50 percent of the energy it does use from local sources, procuring 50 percent of its food from farms and processors within 100 miles of town, and generating 50 percent of its gross domestic product from locally owned, independent businesses.

The Transition Town Berea group holds monthly reskilling workshops to help locals acquire the know-how to grow their own food, weatherize their houses and install solar panels. Their projects help neighbors replant lawns with edibles and build raised vegetable beds. They’ve also auctioned rain barrels painted by local artists and organized a 100-Mile Potluck to celebrate local food and farmers.

Building a Future from the Ground Up The Transition Towns movement in the United States is less than two years old, but it came from the seeds of earlier relocalization efforts and other community climate groups and nonprofits.

A lecture on climate change may not appeal to everyone, but advocates find they can interest people in things like gardening, says Richard Olson, director of the Berea College Sustainabil-

ity and Environmental Studies program.

“We talk to them about heirloom seeds and what their grandparents grew and if they’d like to learn canning. We get them involved without even mentioning transition or sustainability.”

Interest in climate-readiness is spreading: Austin, Texas, has an ambitious plan to make city facilities, vehicles and all other operations carbonneutral by 2020. Louisville, Colorado, now has a car share program. Charlottesville, Virginia, is creating a trail system for walking and biking to connect schools, parks and other public spaces.

Greensburg, Kansas, a city of fewer than 2,000, was leveled by a tornado in May 2007. Residents have decided to rebuild as green as they can, requiring all city buildings to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED platinum rating for top-level environmentally friendly construction. They’ve also formed the group Greensburg GreenTown to increase public education about green living, make resources available at the library and distribute educational materials through online and telephone classes and events.

Green building initiatives also are spreading, thanks in part to Architecture 2030, a nonprofit based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which calls for an immediate 50 percent reduction in fossil fuel consumption in new buildings and renovations, and sets a goal of carbon-neutral design by 2030. The U.S. Conference of Mayors adopted the program in 2006.

These communities hope they can lead the way toward the big changes we’ll need, both nationally and internationally, to respond to climate change. “Working at the community level to build resilience is the strategy that has the most chance of success,” observes Olson. “It’s not going to take until our grandchildren’s generation to see if we’ve succeeded. I think in 10 years we’ll see if we’re going to have a chance.”

For more information visit Transition US.org.

Tara Lohan is a contributing writer to YES! Magazine, a senior editor at AlterNet and editor of the book, Water Consciousness.

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n October 2008 Mayor Ballard launched SustainIndy, an initiative designed to move Indianapolis toward being a more sustainable and livable city. Led by the City’s Office of Sustainability, it is aimed at delivering long-term cost savings to tax payers and improving the local environment through numerous programs, partnerships and projects. Two years after the launch, Indy residents are beginning to see results.

According to Kären Haley, director of the Office of Sustainability, the ultimate goal is to make Indianapolis one of the most sustainable cities in the Midwest. She says though sustainability and “going green” mean different things to different people, for SustainIndy, it means using best practices to create lasting environmental, economic and community vitality.

“We want to create a city where people want to live and want to call home,” she says. “That means leading by example – making building more efficient, offering sustainable solutions for the city’s infrastructure projects or creating community gardens.”

When SustainIndy was first launched, Haley says they were essentially given a blank slate. Since then, she says they touch “all things green” in the city and have worked diligently to enhance residents’ quality of life and ensure that the community remains vibrant and healthy for future generations.

The City’s bicycling initiative has been one of the most widely recognized programs. In 2008, Indy had less than a mile of bike paths. Now, it boasts more than 25 miles and is expected to increase by 20 more miles within the next year. Eventually, the City hopes to have more than 200 miles of bike lanes.

The City encourages people to choose bicycling for recreation and

nts transportation by promoting events such as “Bike to Work Day,” and “Mayor’s Bike Day,” and offering public safety videos and other resources. ve “Bicycling not only helps improve fitness and health, but improves air quality and creates a greater sense of community,” says Haley.

Urban gardening is another top priority for Mayor Ballard and the g City of Indianapolis. By participating in urban gardening, residents can help foster a sustainable food future for Indianapolis residents, while meeting others and cultivating new relationships.

The Office of Sustainability, in partnership with the Department of Metropolitan Development and the Indianapolis Land Bank, recently announced the launch of a new Urban Garden Program, in which abandoned or unutilized land is made available to community groups or individuals for the purpose of urban gardening.

“People interested in starting a garden have to apply,” explains Haley.

“It is a wonderful way to become involved.”

Other gardening incentives include Indy [Grows] Gardens, which provides residents the opportunity to purchase a plot through many community groups. In addition, IndyParks operates three community gardens, in which participants pay a small fee each year and maintain a plot of land in a garden shared by others.

Keeping citizens educated and informed is crucial to the success of SustainIndy. A comprehensive website details projects, information and tips on what residents can do to be more energy efficient and save money.

“This process is not something that happens overnight,” says Haley. “But people will start seeing a differencefrom porous pavement on the streets

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ased upon what he observed at a plantation in Hawaii on his first job out of medical school, California physician John McDougall has eaten a vegan diet for 35 years. There, he cared for workers hailing from China, Japan, Korea and the Philippines, and quickly noticed that first-generation immigrants didn’t have the diseases he’d been trained to treat: no heart disease, no diabetes, no cancer, no arthritis. However, he saw more evidence of these conditions with each succeeding generation, as the workers increasingly indulged in standard American fare.

“My first-generation patients kept to the diet they had eaten in their home countries,” McDougall says. “They lived on rice and vegetables, with very little meat and no dairy. But, as their kids started to eat burgers and shakes, the kids got fatter and sicker.”

Accounts like this contribute to the fact that today, as many as 8 million Americans say that they are vegetarians, according to a 2009 Harris Interactive survey commissioned

by The Vegetarian Resource Group. Of these, about a third are vegans, who avoid meat, eggs and dairy products, as well as meat. Many choose a plant-based diet for better health; others, because they believe it’s more humane and environmentally conscious. According to the Natural Marketing Institute, as many as 30 percent of Americans say they are trying to reduce their meat intake.

Vegan advocates, who include celebrities like Alicia Silverstone, Tobey Maguire and Woody Harrelson, support a robust vegan infrastructure, with new cookbooks and gourmet recipes, hip new restaurants and an explosion of websites and chat rooms devoted to a plant-based lifestyle.

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from meat eaters? Yes, our hunter-gatherer forbears may have liked meat, explain some experts, but it comprised only a tiny part of their diet—those animals were hard to catch. Instead, early humans subsisted largely on wild vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. Milk and cheese didn’t become a diet staple until 10,000 years ago, and then only in Europe.

Author Virginia Messina, a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in public health, based in Port Townsend, Washington, says her research for the American Dietetic Association confirms that vegetarians overall have lower levels of bad cholesterol, less obesity and a lower incidence of both hypertension and colon cancer than meat-eaters. Vegans have even lower cholesterol and blood pressure than vegetarians who eat eggs and dairy.

But eschewing animal products only leads to improved health if people follow some basic guidelines. Vegans must be sure to eat a variety of whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds—good sources of protein—as well as fruits and vegetables. (Messina notes that the average person needs about 55 grams of protein a day, about half that ingested in a typical America diet.) And, while plant diets are generally rich in iron, Messina notes that vegans need to make sure that the iron is well absorbed by eating a diet rich in vitamin C— leafy greens, as well as citrus, peppers, potatoes, melons and tomatoes. She reminds vegans to get enough zinc in their diets with nuts, seeds and seed butters like tahini. Some nutritionists suggest that vegans take a vitamin B12 supplement, as well as a calcium supplement.

Vegans insist that giving up these animal products doesn’t mean giving up the pleasures of food. Perhaps no vegan chef has done more to convince skeptics than Isa Chandra Moskowitz, with cookbooks like Vegan with a Vengeance, Veganomicon, and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. (She also founded the Post Punk Kitchen vegan website with free recipes at theppk.com). Many of her recipes take fewer than 45 minutes to prepare, often from inexpensive ingredients. “It’s an economical way to eat,” she says. “It’s the way poor people have always eaten.”

Certainly, it takes some retraining to adopt a vegan diet.

Some people start by keeping meat portions to three or four ounces and going meatless one day each week, as author Michael Pollan recommends. But once people get the hang of preparing tasty, plant-based meals, they realize the breadth of the culinary experience.

“The people who have been vegan for any length of time actually have a diet that’s substantially more diverse and interesting than the typical omnivore,” observes Erik Marcus, author of The Ultimate Vegan Guide: Compassionate Living Without Sacrifice. “You might think that your diet becomes more limited if you get rid of animal foods, but the opposite is actually true.”

Kristin Ohlson is a freelance writer in Cleveland, OH. Reach her at KristinOhlson.com.

Local Readers Q & A on Food Readers answer questions about healthy eating habits and how food has impacted their lives.

Q: How has your life been altered as a result of your food choices?

A: “It was not on my list of priorities, but over several years after recovery, I lost 100 pounds, simply from a growing awareness / consciousness how our holy temple reacts to food. I was making educated choices rather than letting Ronald McDonald and Betty Crocker tell me what to eat. Suddenly, skills manifested I didn’t I possessed. did ’ know k d I had blunted my cosmic gifts by eating against my nature. Didn’t know I could write, give motivational speeches around the country, or host a CBS TV show on WISH TV. Once I began eating in accordance to my celestial design, groovy things began to happen. I see a bright, groovy future…it just takes time for people to realize their Temple is the only home they have. I don’t tell people not to eat meat; just get it from a local, ethical source who feed them their natural diet of grass, bugs, and worms. Become and support locavorism; it’s the future. Open your mind as well as your mouth.” ~ Chef Wendell Fowler ChefWendell.com

Defining Different Strokes It’s common for people to become quasi-vegetarians on the way to a way of eating that’s even more health- and planetfriendly. Here’s a look at various dietary practices.  Omnivore: eats both plant- and animal-based foods  Flexitarian: inclined to mostly eat vegetarian, but sometimes adds in meat  Vegetarian: eats no meat, including fish and shellfish, or any animal byproducts; also known as a lacto-ovo vegetarian (eats dairy and eggs)  Lacto-vegetarian: a vegetarian who eats dairy products, but not eggs  Ovo-vegetarian: a vegetarian who eats eggs, but not dairy products  Pescetarian: a vegetarian who eats fish (may also avoid factory-farmed fish)  Vegan: eats no meat, eggs or dairy, and no animal-derived ingredients, like gelatin, honey or whey; usually also excludes wearing and other uses of animal products, such as leather, wool, angora and cashmere  Raw: consists of only unprocessed vegan foods that have not been heated above 115° Fahrenheit  Macrobiotic: consumes unprocessed vegan foods and sometimes, fish; generally avoids refined oils, flours and sugars  Fruitarian: eats only plant foods that can be harvested without harming the plant Contributing sources: International Vegetarian Union; Vegetarian.About.com; VeggieVisitors.com

Q: What physical and/or emotional benefits have you noticed as a result of being a vegetarian?

A: “I became a vegetarian 7 years ago to help gain control of my Crohn’s Disease.

Everyday food choices we make impact our health on many different levels. Both fruits and vegetables contain natural anti-inflammatory components plus other nutrients that are essential for ones overall well-being. The physical benefits from my dietary changes have been tremendous and have assisted the disease into remission! “ ~ Elizabeth Goens MidwestVegetarian.com Q: What inspired you to make the change to a vegan diet?

A: “Becoming a vegan 12 years ago was a natural transition after having already been a vegetarian for 5 years.

My motivator is the belief that living beings have an innate right to live, free from our harm, and I want to do what I can to respect that right. Living this way has introduced me to so many things: amazing animals, wonderful people, and seriously delicious food!“ ~ Jessica Suhre Q: Is your entire family vegan or Vegetarian vegetarian including your children?

A: “As a vegetarian for over 20 years, my husband became vegetarian two weeks after we met and we are raising our son vegetarian. School lunches cannot accommodate his diet, but that’s fine with us to avoid all the highly-processed, preservatives-laden foods served there. We pack lunches that offer a wide variety of proteins, fresh fruits and veggies and whole grains.” ~ Julie Rhodes Environmental Consultant/Vegetarian Q: How do you health into Q Ho o maintain good g your golden years?

A: “To maintain strength of mind and body, we emphasize a fruit and veggie diet with whole grains to keep us balanced. Equally important are our daily walks and morning swimming with three days of weight lifting at the gym. We are convinced that our diet and exercise programs are what have kept us healthy and happy into our 70s. We intend to continue with this lifestyle for the remainder of our lives.” ~ Betty Lou & Norman Nancy’s Parents Q: Why choose vegan over vegetarian?

A: “I chose vegetarianism because I thought that by not eating flesh, I would eliminate the suffering of animals from my diet. However, as I began to learn about the dairy, egg and bee keeping industry I realized that if I wanted to really do good for the animals, I’d have to become vegan. So I did. I got rid of all animal products for food, clothes and body care products.” ~ April A. Tchiguka Vegan NACrossroads.com

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Wellness Orientation Workshop – 6-6:45pm. Learn how to make informed choices leading to a healthier and more balanced life. Distinctions are made between health/crisis care and true wellness. Free. Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, 9780 Lantern Rd, Fishers. 317863-0365. DrPennella.com.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 Vibrational Energy with Essential Oils and Flower Essences – 10am-12pm. Learn the effects of vibrations, the difference between Essential Oils and Flower Essences, and how to combine these delicate properties, of the physical and energetic life forces, of the plant/mineral world. Product gift and materials included. $50. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. WendyWellness@ sbcglobal.net. MotherNatureSun.com.

IDADA First Friday Art Tour – 6-9pm. Studio artists, art galleries and arts-related businesses are open for viewing within the 20 block square of the center of Indianapolis. Downtown. Free. IDADA.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 Walk to Defeat ALS – 11:30am. Exercise and support others battling a crippling disease by participating in the 2010 Central Indiana Walk to Defeat ALS. Donations accepted. White River State Park, Indianapolis.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 Rhythm Circle – 6:30-8pm. Learn the basic techniques of hand drumming and rhythm making. In this workshop, one will learn proper hand placement for creating various sounds, putting those sounds together to create rhythm and flow. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. Wendy Wellness@sbcglobal.net. MotherNatureSun.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Best of the Season Cooking Class – 6-8pm. This class will focus on the foods of the season, including winter squash, pears, apples, and root vegetables.

Simple and scrumptious recipes for busy lifestyles will be provided. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-870-7220.

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Living Well with ADD/ADHD – 7-8pm. Learn ways to identify imbalances and improve the health and vitality of not only one’s child with ADD/ADHD, but the rest of the family as well. Free. Morter Health

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 Chakra Dhyana – 6:30-8pm. This one hour class will consist of Kundalini warm up with Beatles, chanting the Chakra Dhyana with tuning forks and crystal bowls played to allow the chakras to open further, and end with savasana (meditation). Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and/or pillow. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. WendyWellness@ sbcglobal.net. MotherNatureSun.com.

Healing on the Spiritual Path - Medically Verifiable – 7pm. A lecture about medically verifiable spiritual healing presented by Dr. Mayersbach. Healed individuals share their experiences. Free. University of Indianapolis, 1400 E Hanna Ave, Schwitzer Student Center, Room 010, Indianapolis. 513-899-3115. Divine Stream@juno.com. Bruno-Groening.org/english.

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Sounding Light – 7-8:30pm. Experience a sound bath of voice, crystal and tibetan bowls, and drums in an intuitive context with Janiece Jaffe. Bring a pillow, yoga mat or mediation chair. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. Wendy Wellness@sbcglobal.net. MotherNatureSun.com.

Drum Circle – 7:30-9pm. Get in the groove with World beat drummer Ryan Taylor Anderson. Bring your drum or use one provided. $15. Evolutions Yoga, 2801 Fairview Pl, Ste I, Indianapolis. 317-881-9642.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 Living on Live Foods Level I Certification Class – 10am-2pm. Become certified by Alissa Cohen as raw food chef and learn how to create quick and easy recipes using organic and nutritious ingredients. Price includes breakfast, lunch and certification. $125 Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indianapolis.

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Mark Your Calendar Book and Media Sale – 10am-4pm. Selling of gently used books, music, and movies. $.50-$2/ each. Sol Centre, 10411 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-523-7847. GlendaHarty@SolCentre. us. SolCentre.us.

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47th Annual Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House – through Oct. 31. Days and times vary. See website for details. $5.50 – $6.50. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-3322. ChildrensMuseum.org/ hauntedhouse.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Meditation Class – 6-7pm. An opportunity to cultivate the practice of meditation. Free. Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, 9780 Lantern Rd, Ste 230, Fishers. 317863-0365. DrPennella.com.

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Mark Your Calendar Dirty Dog & Suds Wash-a-thon Fundraiser – 10am-4pm. Volunteer washers will give one’s dirty dog an awesome fall freshening in an indoor dog wash. Everything in the store will be on sale, including dog food. Profits from the day will benefit Greyhound Pets of America, Indianapolis. $12/ wash; $8/nail trims. Healthy Hounds, 9809 Fall Creek Rd (next to Geist Kroger), Indianapolis. 317585-9663. GPAIndy.org. HealthyHoundsIndy.com.

Kid’s Blast: A Family Wellness Fair – 2-6pm. Free health screenings, fun yoga and fitness classes for the whole family, yummy snacks, games, prizes and more.

Mom and Dad are invited to participate in a healthy cooking class on kid-friendly foods from 4-6pm. $5/ yoga class; $25/cooking class. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317870-7220. WeCreateWellness.com.

Glitter for Girls Workshop – 2-4pm. Ages 13-17.

Inspiring girls to sparkle through yoga, health, self esteem, positive relationships and more. $25; $35 after Oct 8. For more information call: 317-920-9642.

Cityoga, 2442 Central Ave, Indianapolis. CitYoga.biz.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Controlling Candida Cooking Class – 5:30-7:30pm.

Learn what foods help cleanse the body of the bad bacteria and how to restore the health of one’s digestive tract. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indianapolis. 317-408-0110. Sarah@Reinventing Wellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Wellness Orientation Workshop – 1-1:45pm. Learn how to make informed choices leading to a healthier and more balanced life. Distinctions are made between health/crisis care and true wellness. Free. Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, 9780 Lantern Rd, Fishers. 317863-0365. DrPennella.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 “Alive One” An Evening of Revitalization and Celebration – 5:30-9:30pm. The evening will include: The Bhakti Vinyasa Project at 5:30pm; “Alive” Dinner and Living Raw Foods Discussion facilitated by local Alicia Pahs at 7:15pm; Mantra and Sacred Songs of Kristin Luna Ray at 8:15pm. $20/Vinyasa; $25/Dinner & Mantra; $40/both. Prices increase after Oct 21.

Cityoga, 2442 Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-9209642. CitYoga.biz.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 The Art of Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn about the art of meditation and how to maximize one’s benefits from incorporating it into one’s wellness lifestyle. $15. Donations accepted for those with financial hardship. Please call to reserve seat. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Suite A, Zionsville.

317-870-7220. WeCreateWellness.com.

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Pilates Reformer Classes – No Sun classes. Mon: 8am, 9am, 10am, 6:30pm; Tue: 1:30pm, 3pm, 6:30pm; Wed: 9am, 10am, 6:30pm; Thurs: 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm; Fri: 9am, 10am; Sat: 9am, 10am.

Engages the mind with the body to create exercises that involve whole body movement. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and flat abs. Pilates also improves overall health resulting in increased flexibility, agility and economy of motion. Inner You Pilates, 14950 Greyhound Ct, Indianapolis. 317-571-8367. InnerYou Pilates.com.

Farm Market – Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm; Thu-Sat, 9am7pm. Year Round. Featuring quality apples, pumpkins, plants, local food, produce, meat, and more. Tuttle Orchards, 5717 N County Rd 300 West, Greenfield.

317-326-2278. TuttleOrchards.com.

Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-7pm. Year round.

Large variety of produce and food-related products.

7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis. WatermansFarm Market.com.

Locally Grown Gardens – Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm. Year round. Chef owned and operated year round farm market offering a variety of produce, plants, pies, breads and more. Lunch and dinner served daily. 1050 E 54th St, Indianapolis. 317255-8555. LocallyGrownGardens.com.

sunday Yoga Intensive with Eric Bryant – 11:30am-1:30pm.

Second Sun. each month. Intermediate/advanced.

Moving meditation yoga practice. Eric leads a series of flowing, heat- producing Vinyasas to harmonize the breath through standing poses, toxin-shedding twists and balances, followed by meditation. $15/members, $20/walk-ins. Source Yoga Center, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. 317-915-9642. Janie@SourceYoga.net.

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Pay What You Can Yoga Classes – 12:15-1:30pm.

Bi-weekly yoga classes open to everyone. See website for info. Donations. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

Yoga Flow – 4-5:15pm. All levels of experience.

A unique, complete way to improve flexibility and strength in one’s body, mind and life. $15/class; $60/5 classes. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.

Meditation Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Manage stress, anxiety, control high blood pressure, insomnia, headaches, and mental fatigue. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques and build a strong support system with like-minded friends. Free. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. Pre-register: 317-870-7220. WeCreateWellness.com.

Pranayama (Breathwork) Workshop – 6pm. Breath work is used to reduce symptoms (asthma, allergies), to support vocations and avocations (musicians, singers, theatre actors), and to synchronize mind, breath and body (bring awareness, inner calm, or energy as needed). Donations. Cityoga, 2442 Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

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Kids Yoga – 4:45-5:45pm. Yoga can help kids learn techniques to combat today’s challenging world by practicing basic yoga poses to increase flexibility and build strength all while having fun with their friends.

Reserve spot 24 hrs in advance. $5. Pause for a Pose Yoga. Cumberland Park Community Building, 10580 Cumberland Rd, Fishers. 317-473-2181. GretaJW@ Comcast.net.

Tai Chi Easy Class – 7-8pm. All levels, no experience. De-stress with this modified Tai chi program.

Included is Qigong moving-breathing exercises, Tai chi movements, meditation, self hand and foot massage. $11/class; $54/6. The Healing Chi Wellness Center, 72 S Jefferson St, Danville. 317-441-2111. Amy@ TheHealingChi.com. TheHealingChi.com.

Women’s Community Drum Circle – 7-8pm. Group Discussion – 8-9pm. No experience needed. Drumming is a great way to relieve stress and connect with other women in a spirit of unity. All drums and percussion provided. “Journey,” a group discussion on current empowerment issues, follows the circle. $5. Bongo Boy Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash St, Ste1100, Castleton. 317-771-0241. Lisa@ BongoBoyMusic.com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

tuesday Storytime Yoga for Kids – 12-1pm. Starts October 23. Ages 3+. Children will learn stories from around the world and yoga poses to act them out. Yoga philosophy can help build children’s self-confidence and self-worth. This program is lead by Bloomington based Master-Certified Storytime Yoga instructor Saksi. $40/4 weeks; $12/drop-in. Peaceful Heart Yoga Studio, 550 E Jefferson St, Franklin. 843-267-5381.

Peaceful-Heart-Yoga.com. Ashley@BurMusic.com.

Groovin’ In the Garden – 5-7pm. Free live music enjoyed with wine and great food. Order carry-out from several local restaurants for delivery right to the wine garden table. Featuring local Indiana food products. Easley Winery, 205 N College Ave, Indianapolis.

317-636-4516. EasleyWinery.com.

The Path to Wellness Series – 5:30-6:45pm. Topics include: “The Seven Secrets to Health and Better Healing”, “The Astonishing Dr. You”, “Changing Your Child’s Future” and many more. Free. Zionsville Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 1620 W Oak St, Ste 100, Zionsville. Contact Kathy to reserve seat: 317-733-9630. DocWhalen@ZionsvilleChiropractor. com. ZionsvilleChiropractor.com.

Intermediate Hatha Yoga – 6-7pm. Allyson Hawkins will lead an hour of relaxation, stretching and meditation. Some yoga experience required. $11/class; $54/6.

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Yoga Flow – 6-7:15pm. See Sun. listing. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville.

317-870-7220. WeCreateWellness.com.

Labyrinth Walk and Yoga – 6-8pm. Hatha Yoga Class followed by labyrinth walk. Free Labyrinth Walk. Register for Yoga. Pathways to Wellness, 3129 E 48th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-2955. Pathofkath@comcast.net.

Evening with the Doctor – 7-8:15pm. Learn about the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique that is an extraordinarily effective healing modality. Learn about the six essentials for a healthy, pain-free life, and what one can do to get better faster and stay better longer. Free. Morter Health Center, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. Reservation required: 317-8729300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. Discover meditation, a state of profound, deep peace that occurs when the mind is calm and silent, yet completely alert. Learn how to meditate at home with easy to learn techniques. No prior knowledge is necessary, everything is explained. Free. Franklin Road Branch Library, 5550 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis. 317-300-4561.

IndianaMeditation@gmail.com. IndianaMeditation. org/meeting-locations/.

Vinyasa Yoga – 7:45-9pm. Help put one’s muscles and mind at ease with Vinyasa yoga. Improve flexibility, spiritual health and emotional growth. $30/4 classes. Noblesville Athletic Club, 411 S Harbour Dr, Noblesville. 317-776-0222. Nac@NACFitness.com.

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wednesday Wellness Walks – 9-9:30am and 6-6:30pm. All ages and levels. The Power of Slow Gear. This class utilizes slower movements, engaging one’s muscles differently.

Combines stretching, breathing, posture, sideways and backward movements, low impact. $10/class; $7/with a friend. The Labyrinth, 2809 State Rd 38 E, Westfield.

Janet Tarr: 317-440-1732. J-Tarr.com.

Indianapolis Farmers’ Market at the City Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. Market Street between Delaware and Alabama Sts, Indianapolis. 317-634-9266.

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Gentle Yoga – 11am-12pm. Focus on sequences to relieve fatigue and stress. Postures will focus on breathing and movement to encourage energy and relaxation. Props will be used and modifications made as necessary. Pilates Wellness Studio, 1233 Pkwy Dr, Zionsville. Contact Tobie Hall: 317-873-2163.

PilatesWellnessStudio.com.

Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 2:30-6pm. Greenwood Public Library, 310 S Meridian St, Greenwood.

317-883-9144. OldTownGreenwood.com.

12-Step Meditation – 7-8pm. This gathering is open to anyone working a 12-step program of recovery regardless of addiction. Based loosely on The 12-Step Buddhist, by Darren Littlejohn, this group is meant to complement rather than take the place of regular 12step meetings. No experience in meditation required.

Free. Held at 125 Spruce St, Indianapolis. 317-6375683. Joanhm@mac.com. TheChurchWithin.org.

Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. Learn, Practice and Enjoy Meditation. Experience a simple yet powerful meditation technique. Free. Old National Bank, 4805 E 96th St, Fishers, 317-456-2021. IndianaMeditation@ gmail.com.

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Geist Farmers’ Market – 2:30-6:30pm. 8115 Oaklandon Rd (intersection with Fox Rd), Indianapolis.

317-517-0484.

Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 8am-12:30pm.

Some vendors open at 7:30am. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, in lot behind school, Indianapolis. 317-299-7129. BroadRippleFarmers Market.com.

38th and Meridian Farmers’ Market – 4-6:30pm.

North United Methodist Church, 3808 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-924-2612.

Farmers’ Market at Chateau Thomas Winery – 4-7pm. Chateau Thomas Winery, 6291 Cambridge Way, Plainfield. 317-837-9463. ChateauThomas.com.

Meditation Hikes – 4pm. Hike, organized by Global Peace Initiatives, takes visitors throughout IMA’s grounds and gardens, sometimes in silence and sometimes with dialogue. Hikes occur regardless of the weather. Meet at the Efroymson Entrance Pavilion.

Free. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis.

Kundalini Yoga – 6-7:20pm. A unique blend of postures, breath work, meditation, and chanting. Different every week. Modifications available for any fitness level. $13/Walk In, $10/10 classes. Peace Learning Ctr. Eagle Creek Park. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Healthy Chocolate: Find Out More – 7pm. An hour that could change one’s life. To get one’s free chocolate, mention Joyce. Holiday Inn at the Pyramids.

317-363-2262.

Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 7-8pm. First Thurs each month. Tap into and live from one’s wisdom within.

With Life Coach Dane McCullough discover one’s full potential. Free. Life Coach Dane & Company, 2424 E Main St, Plainfield. 317-432-7426. DaneMc Cullough@aol.com. LifeCoachDane.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Pregnant and searching for a gentle, healthy way to continue yoga practice or remain vibrant, flexible and fit during one’s body’s important journey? Stretch and tone while centering thru breathing. $15/walk-in, $10/member. Source Yoga Center, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. 317-915-9642.

Janie@SourceYoga.net. SourceYoga.net.

Community Drum Circle – 7:15-8:30pm. No experience needed. Release some tension and stress. Nothing needed except a willingness to have fun; all drums and percussion provided. Free. Hand drum class from 6:30-7pm for a lesson in the basics prior to the drum circle. $5. Bongo Boy Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash St, Ste 1100, Castleton. 317-771-0241.

Lisa@BongoBoyMusic.com. BongoBoyMusic.com.

friday Friday Specials – 7am-2:30pm. New specials every Fri. as well as Sun. Stop in each week to try something on the new menu. Lunch begins at 10:30am. Sample Tea of the Day. Prices vary. Tulip Noir, 1224 W 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-848-5252. TulipNoirCafe@gmail. com. TulipNoirCafe.com.

National Arts Program Exhibit – 2-6pm; Sat 9am5pm. Exhibit of artworks created by City of Indianapolis employees, retirees and their families as they compete for cash prizes. Free. Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. 317-327-7066.

The Green Market – 4-8pm. Shop from local farmers and artisans. Get fresh vegetables and local handmade goods and support the community at the same time.

The Green Market, 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville.

TPFOrganics.com.

Binford Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Ends Oct 23. Hawthorn Plaza, Binford Blvd and 62nd St, Indianapolis. 317-841-0755. BinfordFarmersMarket.com.

Cumberland Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fresh vegetables in season, flowers, produce, cheeses, herbs and spices, crafts, jewelry, entertainment and more.

Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 E Washington St, Cumberland.

Greenwood Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Greenwood Public Library, 310 S Meridian St, Greenwood.

317-883-9144. OldTownGreenwood.com.

Noblesville Farmers’ Market – 8am-12:30pm. Riverview Hospital, 395 Westfield Rd, located next to the hospital at Conner St (Ind 38 and Ind 19), Noblesville.

317-776-0205. Noblesville.biz/NMain Street/fm.

Yoga Flow – 9-10:15am. See Sun listing. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.

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

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Free Martial Arts Intro Session – 10-11am. Instilling the qualities of self-confidence, self-discipline and self-control builds a strong foundation for success in all aspects of a person’s life. Free. Broad Ripple Martial Arts Academy, 5145 E 65th St, Indianapolis.

317-251-2488. Kaboggs56@yahoo.com. BroadRipple MartialArts.com.

Quantum Fit Open House – 12-1:30pm. First Sat each month. Learn Quantum Fit’s training methods: teaches core movements, sound nutritional basics and takes one through one’s fitness assessment workout.

Free. Quantum Fit (inside Broad Ripple Martial Arts), 5145 E 65th St, Indianapolis. 317-658-1827. Info@ QFitIndy.com. QFitIndy.com.

Introductory Talks on Yoga – 12-12:30pm. Every Sat. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. RSVP. Vinyasa – 12:30pm. First Sat each month. Also offering one’s first heated yoga class for free even with past attendance/current students. Invoke Studio, 970 Fort Wayne Ave, Ste C, Indianapolis. 317-631-9642.

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Intro to Yoga – 3-4pm. Third Sat each month. Contact Janie. Source Yoga, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. 317-915YOGA. SourceYoga.net.

The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery – 3pm. This program, lead by Nikki Myers and Nate Rush, uses discussion, asana, pranayama and meditation to explore addiction and recovery within the body/mind continuum. It weaves together the wisdom of yoga and the practical tools of 12-step programs. Donations. Cityoga, 2442 Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

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HEALTHY DINING 3 SISTERS CAFÉ 6360 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis 317-257-5556 Indy’s finest breakfast and best vegetarian dishes for over 15 years. Authentic, slow-cooked made from scratch food, always using mostly local ingredients.

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HOLISTIC PROVIDER ZIONSVILLE HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER 1620 W. Oak St., Ste 100, Zionsville 317-733-9630 ZionsvilleChiropractor.com We provide gentle exact chiropractic adjustments; whole food nutrients; time-tested homeopathy to balance body chemistry; and a very powerful breakthrough system to release extremely damaging emotional stress and tension. See ad on page 10.

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NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN DAVIS CLINIC Board Certified Naturopathic Physician 317-635-0335 Aaron@DavisClinic.com Dr. Davis provides naturopathic medicine to prevent and treat chronic disease, combining Western medical knowledge and natural therapies to support your health and vitality. See ad on page 2.

NUTRITIONIST REINVENTING WELLNESS Sarah Stout CCN, HHC, Raw Foods Chef 317-408-0110 Sarah@ReinventingWellness.com Offering a variety of nutritional and holistic health counseling services.

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PILATES INNER YOU PILATES 14950 Greyhound Court, Carmel 317-571-8367 InnerYouPilates.com Pilates exercise focuses on learning to move better so the benefits are felt in everyday life. Join a class or sign up for private sessions.

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PILATES WELLNESS STUDIO 1233 Parkway Dr., Zionsville 317-873-2163 PilatesWellnessStudio.com Pilates provides healthy movement and builds strength from the “inside out.” It improves breathing, balance, posture and helps your internal systems function better. Also offering massage, yoga and personal training. See ad on page 14.

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