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As we enter September, I am getting excited for my favorite season to be gin. Maybe it is because I have a late September birthday, but I just love autumn. There is something about the cooler temperatures and the leaves changing colors that lights me up inside. I feel more alive and filled with a happy energy—quite similar to the excitement that spring delivers. Perhaps it’s because I always associate fall with new beginnings—so many years of first days of school, meeting new teachers, making new friends. It feels like a time when we can reinvent ourselves—let go of old ideas, old constructs, old styles and start to become more of our true, authentic selves. Much like how the leaves easily let go of the trees, we can learn to release bad attitudes, bad ideas, bad relationships...
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Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. ~Unknown
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I invite you to think about what autumn means to you. What feelings or images does it conjure up? In Living Life in Full Color, Marlaina Donato encourages us to let autumn inspire us to live out loud, in full color, much like the trees as their leaves turn to bright reds, yellows and golds: As children, it was in our nature to live out loud. We sang off-key, belly-laughed and showed off our blueberry-stained tongues. Somewhere between grade school and adolescence, we learned to swim with the social current, content to blend in for comfort.
As adults, too often we are barely aware of our lives stuck in grayscale, but if we look deep inside, we long to be the brave red rose in a black-and-white world. Sometimes it takes some thing drastic, like being faced with a terminal illness, to throw off the shackles of, “What would they think?” and follow our own brand of bliss. Hopefully, most of us can make that decision without such a drastic wake-up call. In many parts of the world, nature saves her best for last and pulls out all the stops (in au tumn). She dresses the trees in unapologetic glory, inviting us to live more boldly before it’s too late, and to express the passions we’ve held in for dear life. If we are wise, we will follow our bliss, whether it’s painting that wall in a color that might compromise resale value or dusting off the violin we set aside after high school. Autumn gives us much-needed permission to let our hair down, let our locks go silver or feisty red, let our souls blow in the wind and come in for din ner a little late and disheveled. What parts of ourselves do we hold inside for fear of standing out a little too much? What would we wear if we defied fickle trends? How would we love if we realized that there is nothing more important than embodying love? Here’s to living in full color, come what may. What does living out loud, in full color mean to you? And what choices will you make today to begin living that way?
Autumn is also a time to follow nature’s lead and begin to go inward, to prepare for the quiet introspection winter will bring. Finding a new fitness routine can help with that—spending time im proving yourself physically can have positive effects on all aspects of your being. In this issue, we highlight two local holistic businesses offering wonderful fitness options.
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6 Greater Richmond Edition NARichmond.com Natural Awakenings is a family of 45+ healthy living magazines celebrating 27 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet. CONTENTS Natural Awakenings | Richmond | September/October 2022 15 SAY NO TO PLASTIC BAGS 18 GROWING YOUNGER Longevity Strategies that Help Reverse the Aging Process 20 AGING GRACEFULLY How a Yoga Practice Keeps Us Young 22 MINDFUL KUDOS Best Ways to Praise Kids 24 HEADING HEADACHESOFF Natural Strategies Help Halt the Pain Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation 4851 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 200 Naples, FL 34103 NaturalAwakenings.com NATIONAL TEAM CEO/Founder Sharon Bruckman COO/Franchise Sales Joe Dunne Layout & Design Gabrielle W-Perillo Financial Manager Yolanda Shebert Asst. Director of Ops Heather Gibbs Digital Content Director Rachael Oppy National Advertising Lisa Doyle-Mitchell Administrative Assistant Anne-Marie Ryan © 2022 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing. Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. Check with a healthcare professional regarding the appropriate use of any treatment. HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET GREATER RICHMOND EDITION Natural Awakenings Magazine is ranked 5th Nationally in CISION’S® 2016 Top 10 Health & Fitness Magazines Natural Awakenings Richmond Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. CONTACT US P.O. Box 14603 • Richmond, VA 23221 804-405-6724 Jessica@NARichmond.comNARichmond.com Publisher Jessica Coffey Associate Publisher Heather Nygren Editors Theresa Archer Randy Kambic Martin Miron Writers Anna Killius Erin Reilly Design & Production Patrick SUBSCRIPTIONSFloresca Subscriptions are available by sending $12 (for 6 issues) to the above address. 202018 24
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Fall Flair at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will host Fall Flair from September 1 to October 31. The Garden will celebrate the fall season with events such as Fall PlantFest on September 1617, HarvestFest on October 29, and other harvest-themed activities. Fall Flair is the perfect opportunity to view beautiful autumnal blooms with friends and family. Decked out with pumpkins, gourds and haybales, the Garden will put you into the fall spirit. All are welcome to this event.
Magee is an internationally recognized thought and practice leader focused on integrating mindfulness into higher education, law and social change work. As a prolific author, she draws upon law and legal history to weave storytelling, poetry, analysis and practices into inspiration for changing how we think, act and live better together in a rapidly changing world.
For appointments or more information, call 434-237-0302 or visit AcupunctureWorksLLCLynchburg.com.
Transforming the community begins by healing oneself. The Innerwork Cen ter invites the RVA community to explore together how one begins within in order to ripple out and affect positive change with acclaimed author and teacher Rhonda V. Magee, M.A. Sociology, J.D., who will deliver a keynote presentation from her first book, The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness, on October 20 at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond at 1000 Blanton Avenue.
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Glenmore Yoga Enrolling for Yoga Teacher Training Glenmore Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training program will begin its 18th year on September 17. Owner Kath leen Baker, RYT-200, says, "Our mission is to provide each yoga teacher with the foundation to teach therapeuti cally and skillfully with compassion. De signed for aspiring teachers and students of yoga who wish to deepen their yoga practice, the program consists of 16 training modules that take place on Saturdays and Sundays, and may be completed in eight months or up to two years. Modules are held one weekend a month in the studio. Each class includes experiential practice, lecture, discus sion and Glenmoredemonstrations."YogaandWellness Center is one of the first yoga centers in Richmond. Created in response to the need for a dedicated space for the practice of hatha yoga, it offers a calm, welcoming and safe environment for students of all levels. The center has grown and expanded over the years, but has never lost sight of its original intention and purpose to assist individuals in improving their health and quality of life through the integration of body, mind and breath.
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Location: 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. To request a brochure with details about the application process, fees, module topics and more, call 804-741-5267 or visit GlenmoreYoga.com. See ads, pages 9 and 35.
The Innerwork Center is a catalyst for well-being via programs that inspire curiosity, cultivate mindfulness and awaken the spirit. This local center for lifelong learning envisions an individual and collective human experience rich with compassion, authenticity and meaning, encouraging spiritual growth and exploration beyond the conventional boundaries of any one faith. For more information and to register, call 804-359-0384 or visit InnerworkCenter.org. See ads, pages 23 and 32. Rhonda V. Magee
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A treatment for Alpha Gal may involve more than simply treat ing the allergy to the Alpha Gal sugar molecule that is found in all four-limbed mammals except humans and Old World apes. People may also become allergic to meat proteins and mammal products such as milk, dairy, gelatin, skin care products, medications and cosmetics that contain ingredients made from mammals.
Deborah Farley, L.Ac., of Acupuncture Works, has been certified in the Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT) since 2019 and specializes in treating galactose-a-1,3galactose (Alpha Gal) allergy using this technique.
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The complete treatment, developed and patented by Dr. Nader Soliman, comprises two visits and includes the consultation, bioresonance testing to confirm the allergy, locating the point in the ear that corresponds with the area in the body where the reaction would start, placement of the needles and the follow-up visit. The follow-up includes removing the needles, bio-resonance testing and reintroduction instructions. SAAT is natural, safe and drug-free, and works for food, environmental, chemical and drug allergies.
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Admission is free. Currently vaccinated, leashed dogs are welcome.
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55th Annual Gallery Fine Arts and Crafts Show A visual feast for the eyes, Gallery, the 55th annual Fine Arts and Crafts Show and Sale at First Unitarian Uni versalist Church of Richmond, is back. Gallery will open at 5 p.m., September 28 and continue through 5 p.m., October 2. More than 160 local and regional artists and craftspeople will exhibit their works, and prices range from 10 dollars to several thousand. There is no admission charge to attend the show. All aspects of Gallery are run by volunteers that transform from daytime professionals such as actuaries and lawyers, teachers and IT geeks to denizens of the arts, turning the award-winning, open-space floor plan of First UU into a first-rate art gallery and exhibition space. Admission is free. Location: 1000 Blanton Ave. For more information, call 804-355-0777 or visit RichmondUU.org/Connect/Gallery.
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Conveniently located in Bon Air at 2610 Buford Road, next to Buford Road Pharmacy and Joe’s Inn, Elder Pep Day Club & Spa offers daily rotating classes such as Gentle Exercise, Chair Yoga, Marbling, Painting, Creative Writing, Jewelry Making and Beer Brewing, with live entertainment and more. Spa services (opening late this year and not included in membership pricing) will include private baths in a walk-in tub, facials, chair or table massage, hairstyling, manicures, reiki, hand reflexology and meditation. For more information, call 804-664-4483 or visit ElderPep.com.
Location: 3080 Stony Point Rd. For more information, call 804-3209200 or visit AlchemistsRVA.com/Readers.
The 19th annual Richmond Veg Fest will be held from noon to 6 p.m., September 17 at the Caril lon in Byrd Park. As always, there will be delicious vegetarian and vegan food, cooking demon strations, vendors, life-chang ing presentations and some of the most compassionate people in RVA. On-site animal adoptions provide an opportunity to possibly discover your new BFF. Grab a cool treat and head over to hear ultra-marathon runner extraordi naire, Anne the Vegan, share her tips about being a vegan athlete.
Alchemists’ diverse lineup includes animal communica tor Mattie Coll providing insight into our most beloved furry or feathered friends; Rob Peckham combining his extraordinary connection with the natural world and shamanism to shed light on past lives and soul connections; Brianna skillfully delivering un derstanding through a personal astrological chart; deeply intuitive tarot readers Cindy and Katherine offering guidance through the imagery of the cards and the wisdom they have obtained over the years; and Valerie delving into the Akashic Records and assisting clients in understanding the journey of their unique soul.
VegFest is Back at Byrd Park
The main objective of this annual event is to educate the public about the many healthful and humane aspects of a vegan lifestyle.
Alchemists, a lo cally owned, in dependent shop in Stony Point Village Shopping Center featuring books and tools for spiritual development and gifts to nurture, comfort and inspire since 1992, has resumed inperson intuitive readings after a two-year hiatus. Their readers bring expertise, unique perspectives and gifts to the table and clients will arrive at a deeper understanding of their own life ex periences through various divination and extra-sensory offerings.
The VegFest is a combined effort of amazing local sponsors—Veg an Action, the Vegetarian Society of Richmond, My Vegan Sweet Tooth, Soupergirl, and Natural Awakenings magazine, wonderful vendors and amazing volunteers.
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New Activity Center for Aging Adults in Bon Air Elder Pep Day Club & Spa is a friendly day activity club for the 55-plus population where members can connect with car ing staff and other seniors in terested in socializing, life-long learning, engaging activities and optional amenities. Owner Diane Yane says, "The Elder Pep vision is to provide our se nior community with a safe and nurturing environment, offering socialization, stimulating activities and games, classes designed for both men and women to explore their creativity and physical capabilities, and unique spa services for health and relaxation. It has been my life’s work to build trust, as well as strong, loving, long-lasting relationships with the seniors I have provided care for over the last two decades. My hope is to continue building these relationships between myself, my staff and our valued members.”
Guiding Tree Yoga is a new holistic yoga studio located at 12205 Gayton Road, Suite B, in Henrico. Their mission is to provide yoga offerings to the community that are accessible and inclusive. Classes are designed for all levels, no matter what age, flexibility, previous knowledge or ability. Students will receive guidance in finding their individual yoga practice from instructors that are talented, diverse and passionate about yoga. A new student deal is $35 for unlimited classes the first month and the 9 a.m. Saturday vinyasa class is $10 to drop in.
Keep Virginia Cozy is now providing cleanup opportunities for corporations to get their teams outside, pick up some litter, enjoy each other’s company and show the community that their business cares. So far, more than 40 local busi nesses have beautified bus stops, green spaces, neighborhoods and communal spaces, resulting in more than 8,000 pounds of litter and recycling being removed.Ledby Brian Bell and fueled entirely by volunteers and community support, Keep Virginia Cozy has removed more than 44 tons of litter and recycling from our public lands since 2017. This local nonprofit works to conserve our lands by connecting and educating people, promoting inclusivity and increasing accessibility; their motto is: Be Kind. Pick Up Litter. Get Involved Protect Nature. Through unique community partnerships and practices like using spent grain bags from local breweries and reusable gloves, their efforts produce zero waste. For more information, visit KeepVirginiaCozy.org.
For more information, call 757-758-3081 or visit GuidingTreeYoga.com.
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Owner Caleigh Seligman says, "What makes a yoga studio holistic? We aim to share the many healing benefits and practices of a yoga lifestyle while honoring the roots and traditions through respect and an inquisitive mind. Yoga is a way of life, with the physical poses being but one aspect. The studio is already in partnership with other community healers and small businesses; offering special events with acupuncture, tea tasting, reiki healing and farmers markets. Stay tuned for more special events and workshops." Guiding Tree Yoga offers sliding scale membership, “pay what you can” and class pass packages.
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Art On Wheels is on the Move Art on Wheels at Leave Your Mark Mu ral Fest will be located at SeptemberditioninCollabNotch’dThreeRVAHouseScott’sAdfrom 30 through October 1, with a chance to watch muralists in action and contribute to a community mural. It will also be at Lamb Arts Fest, in Hopewell, on October 1, with a fun make-and-take project, and at Step up for Downs Syndrome on October 15.
A pair of Art on Wheels’ communitymade artworks will be installed at both branches of the Children’s Museum of Richmond this fall as the result of a Com munity Art Day, which also includes proj ects from the Visual Arts Center of Rich mond, Studio Two Three, Art for the Journey and The Arts Community Center. Since 2007, Art on Wheels has been enriching lives by sharing diverse arts experiences in communities with limited access to the arts. By focusing on four program areas—aging in the arts, arts and disability, healing in the arts and art in the community—teaching artists and volun teers work with program partners to tailor creative experiences that meet the needs of participating artists to foster personal and community growth and connection. To donate or for more information, visit ArtOnWheels-VA.org.
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With 82 percent of Ameri cans using apps like Face book, Instagram and TikTok, scrolling through social media has become an unconscious automatic behavior for many. But that distraction comes with a price, indicates a new study by the UK’s University of Bath.
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In a study published in Cancer Discovery, research ers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported that vitamin E can enhance immunotherapy re sponses in cancer patients by stimulating the activity of den dritic cells in tumors. Combing the records of patients with melanoma, breast, colon and kidney cancers that were be ing treated with immunothera py, they found that taking vitamin E improved survival times and boosted treatment responses. In laboratory work, the researchers demonstrated that vitamin E directly binds and blocks the activ ity of the SHP1 checkpoint protein in dendritic cells, which primes T cells for an anti-tumor immune response. “This study broadens our understanding of factors that can influence responses to im munotherapies,” says author Dihua Yu, M.D., Ph.D. Unlike chemo therapy, which acts directly on cancerous tumors, immunotherapy treats patients by revitalizing their immune system and “teaching” it how to identify and destroy cancer cells.
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The pandemic has chal lenged both children’s learn ing environments and their emotional well-being, but new research shows that playing adventurously outdoors and participating in team sports can help lower their mental health risks. Researchers from the UK University of Exeter surveyed nearly 2,500 parents of 5-to11-year-olds in the UK and Northern Ireland. The study found that kids that climbed trees, rode bikes, jumped from high surfaces and had other outdoor adventures without adult super vision experienced a lower incidence of anxiety and depression, and were more upbeat during the COVID-19 lockdown. In an other study, researchers from California State University, Fuller ton, found that kids in team sports like volleyball and soccer, but not others in individual sports like gymnastics and wrestling, did better emotionally and mentally. Analyzing data from 11,235 kids between 9 and 13 years old, they found that compared to kids that did not participate in sports, those that were on teams had a lower incidence of attention issues, social problems, anxiety, depres sion and withdrawal. Kids that participated in individual sports had higher levels of those mental health challenges.
Eat Green and Orange Produce to Lower Dementia Risk Green veggies and orange fruits can help stave off dementia, ac cording to new findings from the National In stitutes of Health’s Na tional Institute on Aging. Researchers gave 7,283 people physical exams and blood tests, and then monitored them for de mentia symptoms for 16 years. Those with higher levels of lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-cryptoxanthin in their blood had significantly less incidence of dementia compared to those with lower levels of these antioxidants. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in green, leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, peas and broccoli. Beta-cryptoxanthin is found in orange fruits like papaya, oranges and persimmons.
Childhood Adventures and Team Sports Boost Well-Being
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health briefs Take a Social Media Break to Improve Mental Health
Half of the 154 participants ages 18 to 72 stopped using virtually all social media for one week, reducing their average usage time from eight hours to 21 minutes for that period. After the seven days, they showed sig nificant improvements in their well-being, depression and anxi ety scores compared to those in a control group that did not take such a break. “Scrolling social media is so ubiquitous that many of us do it almost without thinking, from the moment we wake up to when we close our eyes at night,” says lead researcher Jeff Lam bert. “But if you are spending hours each week scrolling and you feel it is negatively impacting you, it could be worth cutting down on your usage to see if it helps.”
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2022 Gallery Is Back! Our 55th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Show and Sale First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond 1000 Blanton Avenue, Richmond VA 23221 Jerry Harvey AngelaHarris OldenburgJan Doors Open at 5 pm until 8:30 on Sept. 28, see more hours below Sept. 28, 5-8:30 pm Sept. 29, 3-8 pm Sept. 30 3-8 pm Oct. 1, noon-5 pm Oct. 2, noon-5 pm
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Atlantic hurricanes pose risks to renewable energy wind turbines, and researchers at the University of Colorado-Boulder are devel oping more resilient models. Lucy Pao, the Palmer endowed chair in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, says, “We are very much bio-inspired by palm trees, which can survive these hurricane conditions.” Traditional upwind turbine blades face into the wind, so the blades must be stiff, which re quires more material and increases cost. Blades on downwind ro tors face away from the wind, with less chance of hitting the tower when the winds pick up, so they can be lighter and more flexible, requiring less material. Downwind blades can also bend, instead of break, like palm trees do.
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Established in 1981, the United Nations-sanctioned Interna tional Day of Peace, or World Peace Day, is a holiday ob served around the world on September 21 each year. The 2022 theme is “End racism. Build peace.” To that end, the General Assembly has dedicated this day to observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Secretary-General António Guterres says, “But achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race.”
The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) called on governments, courts and UN agencies to implement mechanisms to support and protect Indig enous peoples’ lands and lives in its 21st session, as well as more opportunities to participate in the Gen eral Assembly process. Al though Indigenous voices are currently heard, their role is constricted because only UNPFII members can make recommendations to other bodies like the Economic and Social Council or UNESCO. Indigenous nations, communities and non-governmental organizations cannot vote or speak to UN bodies, including the General Assembly, without an invitation.
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Hurricane-Resilient Wind Turbines Modeled After Palm Trees
Over the last six years, Pao’s team, in conjunction with collabo rators at the University of Virginia, the University of Texas at Dal las, the Colorado School of Mines and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, have collaborated to develop the Segmented Ultralight Morphing Rotor turbine, a two-bladed, downwind rotor, to test the concept in action. The researchers found that their tur bine performed consistently and efficiently during periods of peak wind gusts. Mandar Phadnis, lead author of a study in Proceed ings of the 2022 American Control Conference, says, “The blades are manufactured to be lightweight and very flexible, so they can align with the wind loads.”
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At the forum, Indigenous representatives and leaders dis cussed how dangerous mining practices driving the green en ergy transition are threatening Indigenous peoples around the world, how harmful conservation practices are impacting tradi tional territories and the need for urgent attention on violence against Indigenous land defenders and women. Geoffrey Roth, a Standing Rock Sioux descendent and UNPFII member, says, “A basic first step for enhanced part ipation would be the Unit ed Nations recognizing that tribes have a right to be here and have a right to be able to attend.” With enhanced participation, they can engage equally with member states to ensure rights are protected and concerns are heard.
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The goal is that by raising awareness about single-use plastic bags, consum ers will become more educated about plastic pollution and encouraged to make other conscious choices that protect the environment. In addition to following the Sierra Club Falls of the James 10-Step Guide (ibit.ly/tnNT), individuals can consider opting out of junk mail, contacting their local officials to implement sustainable policies such as composting or asking Henrico County federal officials to tackle fishing gear pollution. Romy Sharieff, coordinator of the Say No to Plastic Bags Campaign says, "Small changes can have a ripple effect. Each person makes a difference, one decision at a time."
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Several local organizations are collaborating to raise awareness, garner sup port and encourage consumers to limit dependence on single-use plastics. The Rotary Club of Western Henrico County, the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond, the Foundation for Family and Community Healing, and Bob Shippee, candidate for the 57th Virginia House of Delegates, will be distributing free, reusable tote bags at participating Henrico County Kroger stores on October 15 (while supplies last). The Richmond Audubon Society is also selling reusable totes for a nominal fee at their upcoming events.
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In Henrico County, where the top litter item is single-use plastic bags, there is still insufficient support from its Board of Supervisors to implement the ordinance. The city of Richmond and other surrounding counties have yet to adopt the ordinance as well.
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According to National Geographic, “Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, as rapidly increasing production of disposable plastic products overwhelms the world’s ability to deal with them.” More than 90 percent of single-use plastics end up in landfills where instead of degrading, they release microtoxins into the soil, end up as litter in our communities or collect in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch alongside discarded fishing gear that hurts and kills marine Recently,wildlife.there has been a push to focus solely on recycling to address the issue. Unfortunately, it’s a very small part of the solution. Only about 1 percent of single-use plastic bags are recycled and it fails to eliminate the harm caused to the environment by the manufacturing process. According to Katie Register, of Clean Virginia Waterways, “Yes, we have to recycle, but we can’t recycle our way out of this problem. If you walk into your bathroom and the bathtub is overflowing with water, the first thing to do is not grab a mop, you turn off the faucet, then you start cleaning up.”
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To encourage people to reduce single-use plastic consumption such as plastic bags, straws, food wrappers, containers and utensils, governments have been turning to legislation such as taxes or bans on consumer single-use items with success. According to Tax.Virginia.gov, “On January 1, 2022, grocery stores, drugstores, and convenience stores located in the cities of Roanoke, Alexan dria or Fredericksburg, and the counties of Fairfax or Arlington, will be required to collect a new 5-cent tax for each disposable plastic bag they provide to their customers for their purchases.”
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In 2020, The James River Association (JRA) started a campaign to protect Virginians and our waterways from PFAS contamination, helping pass legislation directing Virginia’s Department of Health (VDH) to begin testing public drinking water sources for contamination and set drinking water standards for at least two types of PFAS and two other chemical contaminants of concern. Over the course of 2021, JRA participated in the workgroup convened by VDH to conduct the drinking water study.
Although PFAS have been gaining much more exposure in the news, there are currently no federal or Virginia regulations that set a limit on the amount of PFAS allowed in our drinking water. PFAS hang around the environment for a long time before being broken down, earning the nickname “forever chemicals”. Because of their strong carbon-fluorine bonds, PFAS are attrac tive for applications that require fire-resistance or the ability to repel oil, grease and water. They are commonly used in firefighting foams, nonstick cookware, stain-repellent carpeting, water-repellent clothing and food packaging. Once introduced into our environment through these products, PFAS chemicals can leach into the water and soil, making their way into food
JRA is continuing to take action to assess and address the risk of PFAS contamination in our watershed, but needs help from the community. Join the JRA Action Network to stay in the loop regarding opportunities to contact legislators about supporting funding for PFAS studies or become a RiverRep to receive training on how to raise a voice to protect the river. For more information, visit TheJamesRiver.org/what-you-can-do/ Annaadvocate.Killius is the director of advocacy and Erin Reilly is the senior staff scientist for the James River Association.
Effect of Chemical Pollution on James River Communities by Anna Killius and Erin Reilly and into the body. This is particularly concerning for fence line neighborhoods near industrial sites, landfills and airports or military bases, placing low-income communities and communities of color disproportionately at risk.
Health effects linked to PFAS include cancer, preeclampsia, increased cholesterol, decreased vaccine response, reduced resistance to infectious diseases and liver issues. The persistent nature of PFAS prevents them from decomposing in the environment or the body, and they can bioaccumulate over time. A report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found PFAS in the blood of 97 percent of those tested.
While per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been around for decades, public knowledge of this class of manmade chemicals and their negative health effects is still emerging.
Fifteen of the 63 water samples collected during the study positively identified the presence of PFAS, some at levels that exceed new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) interim healthy advisory levels. Recent testing of private wells near Henrico County’s White Oak Swamp Creek identified 30 wells where PFAS were present above the interim health advisory level. These findings show that more investigation and testing is warranted. Health advisories are not binding, but they do provide useful information for public health and drinking water officials to use to ensure the chemicals in our water are kept below a level at which adverse health effects may occur. The EPA plans to propose new drinking water safety standards for two types of PFAS later this year.
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18 Greater Richmond Edition NARichmond.com and 72 in a target group and 20 in a control group. Those in the target group ate a nutrient-rich diet, slept seven hours a night, practiced relaxation techniques and took supplemental pro biotics and phytonutrients. They ate only between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., exercised for at least 30 minutes five days a week, avoided sweets and consumed two cups of dark, leafy, greens and three cups each of cruciferous vegetables and colorful vegetables dai ly, as well as six ounces of animal protein.
The results, published last year in the journal Aging, showed that three years of bio age were reduced in the target group in just eight weeks compared to the control group. “What we eat, our stress load and our response to it, the quality of the air we breathe and if we exercise are all drivers or reducers of our bio age. Knowing this, we absolutely need to take responsibility for our lives,” says Fitzgerald. This bio age reversal is good news when we look at the grim statistics. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Cancer Society, approximately 610,000 people die of heart disease in this country each year and more than 600,000 Americans are predicted to succumb to cancer this year alone.
Until recently, age was determined by the year on our birth cer tificate, but “bio age” is the new number to pay attention to. It might not only predict health outcomes down the road, but also add years to our lives. In groundbreaking work in 2017, anti-ag ing researcher Steven Horvath at the University of California, Los Angeles, used algorithms to calculate biological age on the basis of how extensively our genome is modified by a process called DNA methylation. Researchers are now understanding what fac tors can turn on positive gene expressions and turn off those that may activate lifethreatening diseases. “Bio age is how fast our bodies are aging, and aging is the main risk factor for all diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia and neu rodegenerative disorders,” says Fitzgerald, noting that only 10 to 20 percent of lon gevity outcomes are genetic. Fitzgerald and her team drove this point home with the first ran domized, controlled study on the power of lifestyle and diet to turn back the biological age clock.
Based upon functional medi cine, the program enrolled 18 healthy men between ages 50
Fisetin, a powerful flavonoid found in certain foods like straw berries, peaches, apples, persimmons, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, rivals ever-beneficial quercetin. Research published last year in the European Journal of Pharmacology cites fisetin’s
MOLECULAR MAGIC Harvard genetics professor David Sinclair, author of the semi nal Lifespan: Why We Age—And Why We Don’t Have To, discov ered antioxidant-rich resveratrol in grapes in 2003. Since then, he and other researchers have found additional compounds with the ability to activate longevity pathways. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD, or B3), a coenzyme involved in many meta bolic processes essential to life, has been shown to rejuvenate aging mice, increasing energy-producing mitochondria in the cells and fortifying muscle mass. The body makes less NAD as we age, but research suggests that intermittent fasting, exercise and heat saunas can stimulate this youth-preserving molecule. NADboosting supplements are also on the market, but consuming foods like naturally fermented sauerkraut, raw milk, nutritional yeast and pumpkin seeds is also a good strategy.
SIRT6, an enzyme in close relationship with NAD and re sponsible for many molecular anti-aging processes, including DNA repair, is abundant in seaweeds, especially the strain Fu cus vesiculosus, commonly known as bladder wrack Research published in the journal Marine Drugs in 2017 indicates bladder wrack’s anti-inflammatory and anti-tumoral properties, as well as its potential to protect the liver and normalize high blood sugar and blood pressure.
GROWING YOUNGER L ONGEVITY STRATEGIES THAT HELP REVERSE THE AGING PROCESS by Marlaina Donato belchonock/123rf.com
L ongevity, a human quest through the ages, is now a hot top ic among scientific researchers that assert there has never been a better time to maximize our potential for metabolic renewal. Biological age—the state of our health at the cellular lev el—is in the spotlight, as are the anti-aging benefits of sciencesupported phytonutrients, cell-rejuvenating foods and safe, non-surgical, stem cell procedures. Functional medicine, with its focus on the biology-based root causes of disease, is also a rising star in the arena of age reversal. No matter which path we follow to aging vibrantly, the most inspiring takeaway is that lifestyle, not genes, determines des tiny. “On average in the United States, the last 16 years of life are spent with multiple diagnoses and on multiple medications. We are giving our hard-earned money to pharmacies, hospitals and nursing facilities,” says Kara Fitzgerald, a naturopathic doctor in Newtown, Connecticut, and the author of Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. She and other researchers contrast “lifespan”, the years from birth to death, to “healthspan”, the years spent in good health free of age-related disease and disability. “Lifespan is not necessarily healthspan, and we can change that,” she says.
AGE IS NOT JUST A NUMBER
Eating to reduce inflammation is key, and there is power on our plates when we add some of Fitzgerald’s longevity boosters like turmeric, green tea, shitake mushrooms, wild-caught salmon, eggs, liver and sunflower seeds. A study last year in Experimental Gerontology reported that the amino acid L-theanine, found par ticularly in green tea, reduced oxidative stress, liver degeneration and inflammatory responses in aging rats.
aged and dying. This ongoing repair process slows down as we advance in years, but cutting-edge procedures offer new hope for conditions ranging from arthritis to age-related brain fog.
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Fitzgerald concurs, “Excessive inflammation—an imbalanced immune response—accelerates the aging process, and it increas es with stress. Stress is the gasoline on the fire of aging.”
“Those conditions as a category are ranked by the World Health Organization as the number one cause of death on our planet today.”
In the daily survival game, the body’s stem cells generate spe cialized cells to replace those throughout the body that are dam
Even with exciting advances in the promotion of long life, ex perts are unanimous in stressing that going into our golden years disease-free begins and ends with individual lifestyle choices, starting with what we put in our mouths. “Diet is the most criti cal variable in terms of our metabolic destiny. It’s been said that a person can’t exercise away a poor diet, and there’s great wisdom in this statement,” says Perlmutter.
“While stem cell treatment has been quite effective, it is important to remember that avoiding chemicals in the environment, exercising vigorously and maintaining a low BMI [body mass index] are clearly the most important factors in good health,” advises Prodromos.
THE TRIFECTA OF ACID, INFLAMMATION AND STRESS Chronic systemic inflammation is now understood to be the physiological springboard for most diseases ranging from cancer to depression, but its connection to uric acid is critical in producing free radicals that accelerate aging. “Unfortunately, most doctors look upon uric acid solely as a risk marker for gout. We now recognize that uric acid serves as a powerful signal in the body to prepare for food and water scarcity,” says neurologist David Perlmutter, author of The New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and the recent Drop Acid, a guide to lowering uric acid in the body. “Uric acid levels above 5.5 milligrams per decilitre trigger the body to raise the blood pressure, increase the blood sugar, become insulin-resistant and increase the formation and storage of body fat,” he says. “Central to regaining metabolic health and reducing risk for metabolic conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease and Type 2 diabetes is reining in uric acid.”
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Chronic, unmanaged stress is a major factor in physical and mental decline due to elevated levels of cortisol. “Stress threatens the health and diversity of our gut bacteria, leading to increased gut permeability, a central mechanism underlying widespread inflammation, which is the cornerstone of all chronic degenera tive conditions,” says Perlmutter.
RADICAL RENEWAL WITHOUT SURGERY
“Stem cells improve DNA methylation and telomere length, and result in a reduced physiologic age compared to your chronologic age,” says Chadwick Prodromos, a Chicago-based, board-certi fied orthopedic surgeon and the founder of the Prodromos Stem Cell Institute, in Antigua. “Joint replacements are offered quite lib erally nowadays, but most of our patients with severe arthritis who were offered joint replacements do well in our care without them for virtually any joint in the body.” Prodromos and his team com bine umbilical cord-derived stem cell treatment (non-embryonic/ fetal) with specially selected nutritional supplements and in some patients, platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid injections.
The keystone of all yoga practice is working with the breath, an action that is naturally compromised by just getting out of bed and into the day’s challenges. “Most adults breathe from their chest. That’s where we activate the stress response of fight, flight or freeze. We need to use the lower lungs, too, so we can activate the parasympathetic nervous system to find calm,” says Pipitone.Blair, who specializes in helping others to find emotional equilibrium after trauma, concurs: “The nervous system is symbiotic with the breath, and vice versa. A long, deep inhale and a long, slow exhale can act as an immediate elixir for the nervous system to recognize that, in that moment, we are okay.” She has taught groups of people, some in wheelchairs and hospital beds, and she “still experienced the entire room shift when breathing together. As long as we are able to consciously notice breath, we can do yoga.” No matter how many trips we take around the sun, tapping into the life force can give us a new perspective. “I use asana (yoga poses) to examine my thoughts and feelings and to find introspection to examine what is happening with myself physically, as well as mentally and emotionally,” says Pipitone. “You become more mindful of what you need to carry with you and what you don’t need to carry with you.” In essence, we deepen as we age, and yoga can meet us on a multidimensional level. “Yoga does not have to mean poses. Possibilities are infinite, and adaptations are unlimited, based upon our needs,” says Blair. Connect with Maya Whitman at ekstasis28@gmail.com.
HOW A YOGA PRACTICE KEEPS US YOUNG by Maya Whitman
I n 1967, Tao Porchon-Lynch left a suc cessful Hollywood career as a model and actress to become a full-time yogi in her 50s. At age 87, she added ballroom dancing to her list of passions and at 93, she landed in the Guinness World Records as the oldest yoga teacher on the planet. She continued to teach a weekly yoga class just days before her death at age 101. “I love seeing students realize what is pos sible,” Porchon-Lynch said in an interview, and her words are an added incentive to reap the many benefits of a regular yoga practice at any age. Whether it involves getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nim ble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depression and tame high blood pressure.
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ANCIENT MOVES FOR MODERN LIFE
According to a 2016 study of 227 participants reported in the journal Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, just 12 minutes of daily gentle yoga over 10 years improved bone mineral density in the spine and upper legs. About four in five participants had osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone density), indicating that yoga is a good strategy for the 10 million Americans over the age of 50 with osteoporosis and the 44 million with osteopenia. For Terecita “Ti” Blair, yoga offered a new way of life after a catastrophic au tomobile accident in 2009. The Denverbased trauma and resilience educator and 2017 SilverSneakers Instructor of the Year says, “Virtually any style or type of yoga can appeal and work well for you today, but not tomorrow. Therefore real ‘yoga’ is about adaptability, and yes, those of us with compromised joints, immune sys tems, pain, disability and illness can abso lutely benefit from yoga.”
Yoga has been around for thousands of years for good reason, and health orga nizations like the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center are now recommending the healing modality for a better quality of life.
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“Anyone can do yoga—gentle yoga, chair yoga and even wheelchair yoga.”
Those with conditions ranging from can cer to Parkinson’s disease can reap bene fits from an appropriate yoga environment. In 2021, a meta-analysis of 12 studies published in the Int ernational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that yoga can increase muscle strength, mobility, balance and lower body flexibility in mature adults. An older study from Temple University showed that Iyen gar yoga can improve balance and prevent falls in women over 65 years old.
THE BREATH OF NOW
“What I learned is that we need four es sential physical skills to navigate through life as we age—strength, flexibility, bal ance and agility—and we get that from yoga. We can find independence in our ev eryday life, and we don’t need a vigorous yoga class to do that,” says Ruth Pipitone, a gentle yoga instructor at various studios and senior centers in Northeastern Penn sylvania. For those that only associate the practice with youthful bodies and hip yoga gear, yoga is a full-spectrum practice.
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Indigo Therapeutic Massage & Healing Arts offers customized wellness services to the community to live more fully and presently as the highest, healthiest version of themselves, including massage, bodywork, somatic therapies, organic facials, infrared sauna and personalized yoga. Their newest offering is a Gentle Yoga class every Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. that focuses on the mind-body connection, helping participants wind down from the day. Through a guided flow of dynamic and static stretches using breathwork techniques, this class helps the mind and body become more calm, balanced and present. Gentle Yoga is great for begin ners and experienced yogis alike, as each yoga posture comes with a variety of modifications. Limited to three participants, it is a great option for friends to enjoy a holistic wellness activity together.
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“It’s great to see how determined you are to do something exciting for your science fair project.”
Numerous studies have found that when children are repeatedly given accolades for their intellect or talent, they can come to believe those traits are innate and fixed, which then makes them more fearful of failing or even encountering challenges.
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Mindful Kudos BEST WAYS TO PRAISE KIDS AND BOOST SELF-CONFIDENCE
PRAISE EFFORT, NOT INTELLIGENCE
“Be enthusiastic, while remaining genuine. Praise those things that truly make your heart warm, or make your day easier, or make you proud of your child’s progress,” says Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D., a psychologist and owner of Harbor Maple Counseling and Psychological Services, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. “Even small statements, when said from the heart, have a positive impact on children.”
sense of agency and capacity to act effectively, which helps them to move through the world with greater ease and self-confidence. Some suggested parental statements are: “You made that decision very carefully and wisely.” “You were very kind in how you made the new girl feel welcome.”
BE SPECIFIC Research shows that when praise is general or sweeping, like, “Good job!”, kids tend to doubt its sincerity, whereas praise that gives more information is felt by them to be meaningful. “Focusing on increasing the specificity of the praise allows children to learn more quickly which behaviors you like and want to see more frequently,” says pediatric psychologist Alyssa Fritz, Ph.D., of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Institute for Brain Protection Sciences, in St. Petersburg, Florida. “A good rule of thumb is to provide three instances of specific positive attention for every one command or correction.” Suggested parental statements are: “You kept practicing pumping your legs on the swing, and now you can do it!”
On the other hand, when kids are taught that success depends on continued effort and hard work, they are more likely to seek out challenges, apply themselves to tough tasks and be resilient in the face of failure.
“Thank you so much for cleaning up the garage. I really appreciate how hard you worked.” “That was a tough skill to learn on the ball field, but you kept at it until you could do it.”
iving ample kudos to our kids is an everyday part of parenting. To motivate youngsters to ex cel in school and activities, we pat them on the back repeatedly in ways that were unimaginable a century ago, when even kissing babies was frowned upon by many. In one survey, 85 percent of American par ents said that praising their children’s abil ity or intelligence when they perform well helps kids feel smarter. But praise turns out to be a doubleedged sword, as recent decades of psy chological and educational research have made clear. Yes, praise can build char acter, motivation and resilience, just as parents hope. But when done unskillfully, say psychologists, it can have the opposite effect and actually lower children’s confi dence, dampen their motivation and stifle intellectual growth. Some of the researchbased advice that has emerged includes:
DON’T GO OVER THE TOP Paradoxically, getting praised too lav ishly can shake children and make them less likely to take risks. “Research has shown that extreme praise—using words like “incredible” or “best ever”—can cre ate an excessive expectation that the child can feel incapable of meeting. They tend to become less tolerant of their mistakes, and tolerance of mistakes is a critical el ement in ultimate success,” says clini cal psychologist John F. Tholen, Ph.D., in Seal Beach, California, author of Focused Positivity. Excessive praise can also nudge overconfident children toward narcissism, especially if it involves comparison with other children.
FOCUS ON CHARACTER AND AGENCY When children are praised for positive aspects of their character such as being kind, resourceful or helpful, they are more likely to be generous and openhearted with others. Researchers have also found that when parents focus on and support a child’s self-determined reasons for engaging in a task, it increases the child’s
Health and wellness writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
BE SINCERE If children detect insincerity in a parent’s praise, they may assume they are being manipulated or misunderstood. Older kids in particular have a keen ear for offhand words of meaningless praise.
Suggested parental statements include: “I like the way you tried a lot of differ ent strategies on that math problem until you finally got it.” “That was a hard English assignment, but you stuck with it until you got it done.” “Mistakes are so interesting. Let’s see what we can learn from it.”
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H eadaches are one of the most com mon pain conditions in the world. According to the Cleveland Clinic, up to 75 percent of adults have had a head ache in the past year. While symptoms vary in scope and intensity, understanding the underlying cause of a headache can lead to better treatment outcomes. Most headaches can be treated holistically, and lifestyle modifications can be key to last ing
“The less active someone is, the tighter their muscles are and the more likely they will experience headaches. Make sure to get out for a walk every day, or try running to keep the body and mind moving. Yoga is another great activity as a mindfulness practice that decreases stress and also keeps the body moving to eliminate ten sion.”
TRY ACUPUNCTURE OR ACUPRESSURE
“The mind-body connection is fierce,” says Christina P. Kantzavelos, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in chronic illness and pain at Begin Within Today, in San Diego. “It’s important to keep in mind that pain literally originates in the brain. I use a Constructed Aware ness approach with clients and bring cu riosity to the pain they are experiencing, including headaches. What thoughts and emotions are coming up when they focus on the pain?” she says. “Physical symp toms are often the manifestation or tan gible evidence of what is going on in your unconscious mind. Our bodies become stronger or weaker, depending on our emotional state. Fear, self-criticism and invalidating the self can be the root of a headache.”
Natural Strategies Help Halt the Pain by Carrie Jackson
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Evidence suggests that acupuncture is effective in relieving the pain of head aches by changing the flow of energy, increasing blood circulation, releasing endorphins and relaxing muscles. Acu pressure and other techniques can be done anywhere, says chiropractor and acupuncturist Michele Renee, direc tor of integrative care at Northwestern Health Sciences University, in Bloom ington, Minnesota. “The best acupres
Thererelief.are more than 150 types of head aches, with the most common being ten sion, migraine and cluster. Migraine at tacks, which according to the Migraine Research Foundation affect 12 percent of people in the U.S., are about three times more common in women than in men. Classic symptoms, which can be mild to severe, include throbbing or pounding pain located in the sinuses, forehead, back of the head or one of the temples
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SUPPLEMENTS HELP Nutritional supplements can also be help ful, Renee says. “Increasing nutrients such as magnesium, coenzyme Q-10 and ri boflavin can help minimize pain. Before stocking up on supplements, be sure to consult with a holistic practitioner to make sure you are making the wisest and safest selections for you. Many nutrients can be found in common foods like dark choco late, leafy greens, seeds and nuts, meat, fatty fish and legumes.”
While not completely understood, mental stress and anxiety can also be a trigger.
Renee also suggests maintaining a regu lar exercise routine to ward off headaches.
GOOD PRACTICES Feoktistov recommends that patients ex periencing headaches start with lifestyle modifications and over-the-counter meds such as ibuprofen. “Practice good sleep hygiene, stay hydrated by drinking water and minimizing caffeine, and introduce meditation as a way of focusing on what’s physically and emotionally going on in your body,” he says. “If headaches disrupt your daily routine, are severe or frequent and/or poorly controlled with over-thecounter medications, it’s time to seek help from a headache specialist or other medi cal professional who can work with you on a path to healing.” Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.
sure point for headaches is the soft skin in-between the thumb and pointer finger. Massage it for 20 to 30 seconds at a time to relieve pain or hold it for 10 seconds,” she says. “Migraines are caused by vas cular dilation in the head, so I recommend putting your hands and feet in hot water or taking a bath to stimulate blood flow away from the head to the rest of the body.”
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Heading Off Headaches
THE CONNECTIONMIND-BODY
TRIGGERS Migraine can be triggered by changes in the weather, fatigue, stress, anxiety, in sufficient sleep, dehydration and hor monal changes, according to the American Migraine Foundation. Headaches can also be provoked by certain allergens, such as cigarette smoke, exposure to harsh chem icals in cleaning or beauty products, mold, dust, caffeine, alcohol and fermented foods.According to Alexander Feoktistov, M.D., Ph.D., founder of the Synergy In tegrative Headache Center, in Chicago, many headaches are caused by some form of stress. “Both physical and emotional stress can manifest with headaches. These are often triggered by changes in a rou tine or schedule, which throws the body’s regulatory rhythm off. Skipping meals, varying your sleep patterns and exercising inconsistently can all confuse the body and lead to a headache, varying in inten sity from dull and distracting to severe and debilitating,” he explains.
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Sound Bath – 6:30pm. 1st & 3rd. Collaborative sound bath. Two musicians or sound healers in spacious, candle-lit room. Each one is unique. All welcome. Suggested: $5-$15. Living Water Community Center, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd. LivingWaterRVA.com.
MONDAY Rise & Shine Vinyasa – 9-10am. All levels. Donations. Align Yoga, Rocks, & Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. AlignRVA.com. Online Book Discussion & Meditation Series – 9/12-11/28. 12-1pm. 12-wk book discussion & meditation series. Each week includes guided meditation & discussion, inspired by the The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Randi Weiss. $156/series. Zoom. Register by 9/5: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga.com. Mondays with Jung: Living a Full Life – 12:15-1pm. Join a dedicated group of Carl Jung followers to examine a variety of Jungian concepts & ideas & how they connect to our daily living. Vicki Saunders. Free. Zoom. Register: InnerworkCenter. org/Drop-In-Groups. Hybrid Nia Fusion Fitness – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels & abilities. No experience (or rhythm or coordination) needed. Practiced barefoot. $16; $135/10-class pass; $10/ mbr. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. Move It Mondays – 5:45-6:45pm. All-level vinyasa flow class w/static & dynamic yoga poses. Bring a mat/water. Heather Madden/ Guleer Shahab. Donation. Scuffletown Park, 418 Strawberry St. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 55th Annual Gallery at First UU 9/28-10/2 Much-loved juried fine arts & crafts show. A wonderful opportunity for artists, buyers, volunteers, neighbors & friends to appreciate, analyze & acquire the creative, clever, contemplative, carefully crafted creations of Virginia artists.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Innerwork Center Keynote: Rhonda Magee – 6:30pm. “The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness.” Inspiration for changing how we think, act & live better together in a rapidly changing world. First UU Church of Richmond, 1000 Blanton Ave. 804-359-0384. Register: InnerworkCenter.org.
SUNDAY Practicing Presence – 9:30-10:45am. Alllevel vinyasa flow class harnesses mindful movement, breath, meditation & relaxation to heal our relationship to the present moment. Pay what can. Align Yoga, Rocks, & Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Agriberry at South of the James Farmers Market – 10am-1pm. Forest Hill Park, 4201 Forest Hill Ave. AgriberryStore.com. 5Rhythms Movement Meditation – 11am1pm. Movement meditation & embodiment practice that celebrates being an awake human in a body. Eclectic mix & variety of soundscapes & beats from all over the planet. All welcome. $20. TurnRVA, 3105 W Moore St. 804-601-8876. AfterBefore.Live. Gallery5 Live Music & Art – 5-10pm. Free admission on First Fridays & Classical Incarnations (3rd Sun). Gallery5 continues to be a catalyst for new creative initiatives & serves as a launching pad for emerging artists & area non-profits. Gallery5, 200 W Marshall St. 757-773-7618. Gallery5Arts.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 3rd Annual Soul Vegan Block Party –1-7pm. Plant-based vendors, speakers, cooking demonstrations, music & more. Promoting veganism, education & African American culture. Free. Chimborazo Park. SoulVeganBlockParty.com.
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TUESDAY Yin Yoga – 9-10am. Mostly seated & supine poses held passively for 3-5 mins each. Yin yoga slowly opens the connective tissue to increase flexibility in the joints in a quiet, meditative practice. $16; $135/10-class pass; $10/mbr. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com.
Mindfulness Yoga with Nora – 6-7:30pm. Integral Yoga system w/asanas (yoga poses), chanting, breathing, yoga nidra (deep relaxation) & meditation. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Venmo/Paypal: $15 or what you can. In-person at the Integral Yoga Center of Richmond and online. Register: Vimala@ YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Y12SR Humble Warriors – 6:30-8pm. Modeled after the meetings of 12-step programs, the Yoga of 12-Step Recovery is a group-sharing circle followed by an intentional, all abilities, themed yoga class. Donations. Align Yoga, Rocks, & Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. AlignRVA.com. Create a “Wellness Home” – 7:30-8pm. Fun 20-min demonstration of energy technologies that create a wellness environment for you & your family. Followed by Q&A, sharing of the benefits. Free. Zoom: Tinyurl.com/CreateWellnessHome. Meeting ID: 787 5872 3980. Password: nikken. Satterwhite.mynikken.com.
X-Gentle Yoga with Nora – 10:30-11:30am. For people w/some physical limitations. Helpful for stress management & for those who spend a lot of time sitting in front of computers. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Venmo/ Paypal: $15 or what you can. Zoom. Register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Slow & Gentle Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. Blend of strengthening, balance & range of motion poses in slow but dynamic style in order to pay close attention to what happens interoceptively. Mary Leffler. Inperson & online. $70/4 classes/mo, $20/ drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Agriberry at Birdhouse Farmers Market – 3-6:30pm. 1507 Grayland Ave. AgriberryStore.com. Agriberry at Atlee Farm Stand – 3:306:30pm. 9177 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville. AgriberryStore.com. Mixed-Level Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Taught at beginner level w/options for experienced students. Rodney Bradley. In-person & online. $70/4 classes/mo, $20/dropin. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.
Somatics: Connecting to the Body – 5:307pm. 9/28, 10/12 &19. Learn to use somatics & mindfulness to increase awareness, stability & ease. $34-$78. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. InnerworkCenter.org. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for the BIPOC Community –5:45-8pm. 9/2011/8 (8-wk course). Learn to check in w/ your body to identify what causes you stress, then use practical techniques to reduce tension on a regular basis. John Taylor/ Elisa Bennett. $198-$462. Living Water Community Center, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd. InnerworkCenter.org. Progressive Cancer Treatments – 6-7pm. 1st & 3rd. Monthly intro meeting to explore little-known treatments backed by research in 3 main categories: herbs, surgical intervention & repurposed pharmaceuticals. $25. Register: CancerCombatCollective@ gmail.com. Yoga for Community – 6-7pm. All-level, hatha-based, vinyasa-style practice. Ravi McPhee. Pay what can. Island Yoga Fitness, 1229 Hull St. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Yoga Classes for EveryBody – 6-7:15pm. Classes emphasize breath, setting a foundation & alignment of the body that increases the flow of life force energy. $16; $135/10-class pass; $10/mbr. Zoom. SoulShine Studios: 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. Trashy Tuesdays – 6-7:30pm. Local trash pickup with Keep Virginia Cozy. Locations vary. Check FB for details: KeepVirginiaCozy. KeepVirginiaCozy.org.
Coming HOME: Begin Within (A Sacred Space for Black & Brown People) – 6:307:30pm. 1st. This space will focus on REmembering who we are as beautiful black & brown people. Together we will engage in self-care tools, returning to our breath & sharing in the foundations of our culture. Free. Zoom. Register: InnerworkCenter.org/DropIn-Groups.
The Artist's Way Class – 6:30-8:30pm. 9/6 – 11/22. 12-Week Course in Discovering & Recovering Your Creative Self. Purchase of Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way required. We will jump into the basic principles, the basic tools & week one’s reading at the first meeting. Kim Vann, Trainer, Creative, Certified Dream Work Facilitator, Certified Spiritual Director. In-person or online (location provided at registration). $150. Info/register: FindingTheThread10@gmail.com. Life Coaching: Clarity for Conscious Change – 7-8pm. 1st. Gain an understanding of Life Coaching, what it is and what it isn’t. Learn how it is different from therapy and its benefits as explained by previous clients. Leave w/sample coaching questions you can immediately apply to your own life. Bonus 20% discount on your 3rd paid coaching session. Free. Zoom. Register: Loretta@ PatternsOfLifeCoach.com. WEDNESDAY Lotus Professional College Basic Esthetics Clinics – Wednesday mornings and evenings. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr basic esthetics (skincare) treatments. $35. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave. Appt: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Agriberry at Lakeside Farmers Market –9am-2pm. 6110 Lakeside Ave, Henrico. AgriberryStore.com. Kundalini Yoga + Meditation – 9:1510:15am. Fast, effective way to clear the mind, energize the body & uplift the spirit. Dynamic blend of postures, breathwork & sound vibration. All levels. Holly Henty. Donation. MyBirth, 1726 Altamont Ave, Ste 2. Registration required: 804-404-9655. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.
Beginner Level Yoga – 9-10:15am. Balanced practice w/basic yoga postures, breath awareness & relaxation. Postures modified to meet individual needs. Online & in-person. Debbie Stewart. $70/4 classes/mo, $20/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Yoga for Bone Health – 10-11:15am. Increase bone & muscle thru the use of yoga w/a combo of dynamic & static yoga poses. Chris Riely. $70/4 classes/mo, $20/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Registration required: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga.com. Agriberry Farm Store – 10am-4pm. 6289 River Rd, Hanover. AgriberryStore.com. Chair Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Gentle yoga & dance movements, both sitting & standing. Work on strength, balance & flexibility. Participants should be cleared by doctor for participation & sign a waiver. Robin Ricketts. Free. Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church, 11421 N Gayton Rd. 804-751-5254. TheGaytonKirk.org.
The Art of Becoming: Manifesting Your Higher Self – 6:30-8pm. 9/13, 9/20, 10/4 (3 sessions). Elevate your perspective from your best self to your Higher Self: the one who is living your soul’s purpose. Dr Susanna Wu-Pong Calvert/Traci Munyan. $34-$78.
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Kerry Shultz. $65/4 classes/mo, $19/dropin. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Yoga for Everyone – 6-7:15pm. All-level, hatha-based, vinyasa-style practice. Emily Martin/Kisha Hughes. Pay what can. Residence Inn (Glenside/Midtown), 5416 Glenside Dr. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.
Online Feldenkrais – 12:30-1:30pm. Group lessons done primarily lying on back, side or tummy. Consist of verbally led sequences of small, slow, gentle movements done w/ attention & emphasis on continuous breath & a deep sense of support thru your bones.
SpiritMindBody Healing Circle – 6:308:30pm. 4th. An evening of healing & more. Whether new or experienced, we invite you to explore healing for spirit, mind & body in a sacred space. Free. Archstone Counseling and Treatment Center, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. SpiritMindBodyRVA.com.
There’s Room for All of Us: Mindfulness for the Queer Community – 6:30-8pm. 9/29-10/13 (3 sessions). For us Queer folx, it’s hard to find a safe & welcoming space to be vulnerable enough to do inner work, in community. Look no further. Class is about honoring our own unique personas, while applying that to the deeper wisdom of our interconnectedness. For anyone who identifies as queer & genderful. Rachel Douglas/Korantema Pierce-Williams. $34$78. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. InnerworkCenter.org.
PSI Intuitive Development Class – 7-9pm. 4-wk series in-person & online. Develop your intuitive skills as part of your spiritual growth while staying grounded & centered to manifest your life. Classes based on The Earth Life Series books by Sanaya Roman. Carole Louie. $50/4 wks. The Center-RVA, 10431 Patterson Ave. 804-481-5555. CaroleLouie5555@ gmail.com. TheCenter-RVA.com.
Concerned About the Water You Drink? – 7:30pm. Informative demonstration of our water products, with time for Q&A. Afterwards enjoy filtered, alkaline, structured, mineralized water. Free. Zoom # 787 5872 3980, password: nikken. Barb.WaterAndWellness.net.
THURSDAY Lotus Professional College Master Esthetics Clinics- Thursday mornings and evenings. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr master esthetics (skincare) treatments. $35. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave. Appt: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Mixed-Level Yoga – 9-10:15am. Our yoga classes emphasize breath, setting a foundation & alignment of the body that increases the flow of life force energy. $16; $135/10-class pass; $10/mbr. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. Pre-register: SoulShineStudios.com. Vinyasa Flow – 9-10:15am. Incorporates all aspects of a traditional hatha yoga class: postures, breath & meditation, while challenging the coordination through flow. Randi Weiss. In-person & online. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Tai Chi at Gayton Kirk – 10-11am. All welcome. Steve Sawyer. Free. Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church, 11421 N Gayton Rd, Henrico. 804-751-5254. TheGaytonKirk.org. Pilates Fundamentals 101 – 10-11:15am. 3-wk series of basic Pilates mat exercises emphasizing alignment, elongation of the spine & healthy posture. Dianne Powers. $55/ series. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Registration required: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga.com. Agriberry at Huguenot-Robious Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. 2051 Huguenot Rd. AgriberryStore.com. Nia Fusion Fitness – 10:30-11:30am. Nia is for every body; all levels & abilities. No experience (or rhythm or coordination) needed. Practiced barefoot. $16; $135/10-class pass; $10/ mbr. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. Pre-register: SoulShineStudios.com. Online Ageless Level 1 Yoga – 10:3011:45am. Balanced practice that incorporates basic yoga postures, breath awareness & relaxation. Postures modified to meet individual needs. Mary Leffler. $70/4 classes/mo, $20/drop-in. Zoom. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center: 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Agriberry at On the Square VA Farmers Market – Thru 9/15. 11am-1pm. 109 Governor St. AgriberryStore.com. Break & Breathe – 12-12:45pm. Take time to pause & breathe in community thru our virtual lunchtime meditation group. Themes vary each week. Free. Zoom. InnerworkCenter.org/Drop-In-Groups.Register:
Christy Cutler. $10. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. Agriberry at Forest Hill Presbyterian Farm Stand – 3-6:30pm. 4401 Forest Hill Ave. AgriberryStore.com. Agriberry at Short Pump Stranges’ Farm Stand – 3-6:30pm. 12111 Broad St. AgriberryStore.com. Online Beginner Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Balanced practice that incorporates basic yoga postures, breath awareness & relaxation. Postures modified to meet individual needs.
9:15-10am. Sessions explore a variety of mindfulness topics such as Acceptance, Equanimity, Waking Up, Vulnerability and the Four Qualities of the Heart. Includes brief talks on a specific topic, a guided meditation, a reflection question & time to interact w/ other participants. Philip Davidson. Free. Zoom. Register: InnerworkCenter.org/ Drop-In-Groups. Ageless Gentle Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Gentle yoga stretches, postures, breath awareness & relaxation to improve flexibility, strength, range of motion, balance & energy. For those recovering from injuries, illness, inactivity or other health issues. Christina Evans. $70/4 classes/mo, $20/ drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Agriberry at St Stephens Episcopal Farm Stand – 2:30-6:30pm. 6000 Grove Ave. AgriberryStore.com. After Work Gentle Yoga with Cheryl –5:30-6:15pm. After work practice centered on the healing & peaceful aspects of yoga. Have blocks & bolsters for use. All welcome. Suggested: $5-15. Living Water Community Center, Yoga Rm, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd. LivingWaterRVA.com. Yoga with Neighbors – 6-7pm. Practice yoga together. Instructor will offer modifications for each pose so everyone can challenge themselves (or not) uniquely. Includes standing & floor poses. Anthony Johnson. Donation. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1519 Williamsburg Rd. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Vinyasa Flow Level 2 & 3 – 6-7:15pm. Incorporates all aspects of traditional hatha yoga class (postures, breath & meditation) while challenging the coordination through flow. Kerry Shultz. In-person & online. $70/4 classes/mo, $20/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Queer Richmond Sangha – 6:30-8pm. The Queer Richmond Sangha (QRS) welcomes & serves people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual or otherwise gender or sexuality non-conforming. QRS offers a community for exploring topics of dharma and meditation from & for the LGBTQIA+ perspective. Anne Carle Carson. Free. Zoom. InnerworkCenter.org/Drop-In-Groups.Register:
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Gallery 5 Arts: Music & Culture – 5-10pm. Your non-profit multipurpose community space for events, art, music, culture & learning. Gallery 5, 200 W Marshall St. 757773-7618. Gallery5Arts.org.
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Coming HOME: Begin Within (A Sacred Space for Black & Brown People) – 12-1pm. 3rd. See Tues listing. Free. Zoom. InnerworkCenter.org/Drop-In-Groups.Register: Gallery 5 Arts: Music & Culture – 5-10pm. See Fri listing. Gallery 5, 200 W Marshall St. 757-773-7618. Gallery5Arts.org. Online Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum & Baby Classes – 6pm. AID utilizes stateof-the-art 3D visual aids & activities to keep it fun & engaging while presenting the latest evidenced-based material on each topic. Can take 1-2 classes at a time throughout pregnancy. $35/class. Childbirth-Classes.com. coming in november/decembertheissue mental health & well-being special bodyworksection:guide
Agriberry at RVA Big Market at Bryan Park – 8am-12pm. 4308 Hermitage Rd. AgriberryStore.com. Agriberry at St Stephen’s Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. Order ahead by Fri, 10am. 6000 Grove Ave. 804-288-2867. AgriberryStore.com. Agriberry at West End Farmers Market –8am-12pm. Order ahead by Fri, 10am. 3000 Gayton Rd. AgriberryStore.com. Agriberry at Dorey Park Farmers Market –9am-12pm (June-Oct). 2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico. AgriberryStore.com. Agriberry at Lakeside Farmers Market – 9am-12pm. 6110 Lakeside Ave. AgriberryStore.com. Agriberry at Manakin Market – 9am - 12pm, 68 Broad Street Road, Manakin-Sabot. AgriberryStore.com. Mixed-Level Yoga – 9-10:15am. Start the weekend off right w/a yoga class appropriate for all levels. Guidance given throughout practice, offering individual students a number of appropriate options. In-person & online. Kerry Shultz. $70/4 classes/mo, $20/ drop-in. Zoom. Register, Glenmore Yoga: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga.com. Saturday Salutations at the VMFA –9-10:15am. 2nd & 4th (May-Oct). Practice yoga together & raise funds to increase access to yoga in our community. All levels. Donation. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Gentle Yoga & Slow Flow Vinyasa –9-11am. Gentle Yoga at 9am (no vinyasas, just a nurturing practice); Slow Flow Yoga at 10am (some vinyasas, mindful pacing, all levels). Choose the practice that suits you or choose both. Annie Peace. Suggested: $5$15. Living Water Community Center, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd. LivingWaterRVA.com.
Mindful Yoga with Bhudevi – 9:3010:45am. Integral Yoga w/asanas (yoga poses), chanting, breathing, yoga nidra (deep relaxation) & meditation. Anne Bhudevi Fletcher. Venmo/Paypal: $15 or what you can. In-person at the Integral Yoga Center of Richmond and online. 804677-3199. To register: Vimala@YogaHelps. com. YogaHelps.com. Agriberry Farm Store – 10am-4pm. 6289 River Rd, Hanover. AgriberryStore.com. SpiritMindBody Gathering – 11:45am4:45pm. 2nd. Speaker, 12-1pm, followed by private sessions w/practitioners, 1:45pm. Sept 10: Sara Daves, author of Manifest Like a Goddess. Topic: “Empowering Yourself Empowers Everyone.” Oct 8: Dr. Michelle Crouse will share her journey from traditional physical therapist to holistic healing practices. Free talk; $20/20min session. Archstone Counseling and Treatment Center, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. SpiritMindBodyRVA.com.
CommUNITY Sound Healing & Reiki Circle – 6:30-7:30pm. 2nd & 4th. Therapeutic frequencies & sounds are delivered via the voice of the practitioner, tuning forks, Tibetan singing bowls, quartz crystal bowls, Shamanic Sound Healing traditions such as the didgeridoo, drums, Native flutes, rattles, etc. Pay what can ($12-$22). Align Yoga, Rocks, & Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. AlignRVA.com.
Beginner Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Balanced beginner yoga practice incorporating basic yoga postures, breath awareness & relaxation. Postures modified to meet individual needs. $70/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Registration required: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga.com. Host a Beehive Year-Round – 12-3pm. 1st. Sign up to give a monthly donation of $50 to our bee sanctuary and host a beehive year-round. Designed for people who want to support our campus bee sanctuary while also enjoying the benefits of having a beehive in your yard, but are not interested in becoming beekeepers. Be matched with an experienced beekeeper who will manage the hive throughout the year, usually on Fri afternoons. Living Water Community Center, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd. To enroll: LivingWaterRVA@gmail.com.
Online Chair Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. Ageless gentle yoga class using a chair. Poses practiced while sitting as well as alongside the chair for support. Sandy Axelson. $70/4 classes/mo, $20/drop-in. Zoom. Register, Glenmore Yoga: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga.com.
SATURDAY Lotus Professional College Acupuncture Clinics- Saturday mornings and afternoons. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive acupuncture treatments. $45. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave. Appt: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com.
FRIDAY Lotus Professional College Therapeutic Massage Clinics- Friday mornings and evenings. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr massage. $35. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave. Appt: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Vinyasa Flow Level 3 Yoga – 9-10:15am. Challenging class focused on more advanced postures w/emphasis on alignment & form. Randi Weiss. In-person & online. $65/4 classes/mo, $19/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Mindfulness and Meditation Mornings –9:15-10am. See Wed listing. Philip Davidson. Free. Zoom. Register: InnerworkCenter.org/ Drop-In-Groups. Yoga Classes for EveryBody – 10:3011:30am. Emphasize breath, setting a foundation & alignment of the body that increases the flow of life force energy. $16; $135/10-class pass; $10/mbr. Zoom. SoulShine Studios: 804-335-0593. Preregister: SoulShineStudios.com.
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Trained and practicing in China since 1983 with extensive expe rience working as a doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine hospitals. Specializing in pain management, acne, psoriasis, eczema, shingles, Bell’s Palsy, allergies, infertility, menstrual problems, menopause, endome triosis, anxiety, depression, insomnia and more.
Kultivate Wellness brings you the area’s first dedi cated Hemp, CBD and Wellness boutique with 20 years of industry knowledge! Offering CBD products, hemp products, herbs, local CBD honey, teas, well ness classes, yoga therapy, crystals, work shops, lectures, films, food demos and more. See ad on page 13.
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As a pharmacist experience, it is my mission to ensure are offering the highest quality and most innova tive products on the CBD market. I constantly eval uate the current literature and research in order to provide the most up-to-date information possible to our clientele. I start with the basic premise: if I wouldn’t use it or take it myself, or give it to my wife, daughter, sons, dogs or cat, then I wouldn’t give it to a patient or customer.
Serving RVA and Virginia since 1999 with four locations and an online store. Offering CBD oils, edibles, syrups, balms, car tridges, crumbles, hemp flowers and more. Products for pets, too. COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 12230 Ironbridge Rd, Ste C, Chester 11934 W Broad St, Henrico Ph: 804-717-5000, Fax: 804-717-8300 Virginia’s First Nationally Accred ited Pharmacy,Compoundingoffers professional quality CBD products grown in the USA with verified certificates of analysis. Oil
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AcupunctureACUPUNCTURE&HEALTH CENTER Ruiping Chi, L.Ac., MD (China) 3924 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060 804-308-3561; AcupunctureVirginia.com804-387-7651
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31Be sure to let our advertisers know you found them in | September/October 2022 Your fear is 100 percent dependent on you for its survival. ~Steve Maraboli Serves as your local green pages — a handy reference tool to use when searching for businesses, practitioners, products and services to help you live a happier, healthier, more balanced life. and other local Guides to find more and better ways to achieve natural health, wellness and sustainability. Energy Healing HEALING CREATIONS Rev. Emily Pels, BFA, CHTP, RScP/ Minister, RoHun 804-740-0509,DoctorWestEnd Richmond EmilyPels.comEPels@aol.com Working together to help you to remember what an awesome gift you are to the world. Expe rience a powerful healing re storing Joy, Balance, Harmony, Pain Release. Offering Healing Touch, Intuitive Energy Medi cine, RoHun, Crystal Healing, Past Life Regression, Mandala Art and Soul Portrait therapies. WELL INTO LIFE Carey Phillips, LMT, EEMCP, NCTMB 2307 N. Parham Rd. 804-205-6531, West End WellIntoLife.com Intuitive and integrative body work. Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner, Struc tural Integration and massage therapies. Bringing balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. Empowering individuals to live more vibrant lives! See ad on page 13. Essential Oils LISA CUSANO dōTERRA Wellness Advocate, 212455 Facebook.com/EssentiallyWellRVAMyDoTerra.com/LisaCusano804-656-5090 Looking for alternatives? Find out why dōTERRA is committed to sharing the life-enhancing benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils and essen tial oil-enhanced wellness products with the world. Join the vibrant community of Wellness Advocates in the Greater Richmond area as we learn together. Weekly classes offered on all aspects of use. See ad on page 19. Farm/CSAAGRIBERRYFARM & CSA 6289 River Road Hanover, VA 804-537-0448Agriberry.com23069 Join our 2022 CSA pro gram and eat healthier with a weekly box of nu tritious, delicious berries and seasonal fruit from area family farms. Visit our weekly markets and enjoy a variety of farm-made fruit snacks and pantry items. See ad on page 23. FARM TO FAMILY CSA FB:TheFarmbus.csaware.com804-397-7337FarmtoFamilyCSA/the Farmbus IG: @TheFarmbus Offering an all-local, four-season diet of naturally andvegetables,grown/raisedfruits,dairymeatssince2009. We are a veteran-owned business supporting local farmers. Ask about military discounts. Quick and easy sign-ups online. Home deliv ery or pick-up available. Support local! Eat at home! Sign up today! Feng Shui LYDIA NITYA GRIFFITH 804-678-8568, Richmond NityaLiving.com Time to refresh your home and work space with energy that feels vibrant and healthy. Scheduling now for spring Feng Shui consultations. Certified Traditional Feng Shui Consultant and Master Chinese Astrologer. Over 18 years of experience with hundreds of clients all over the U.S. Consultation for home or office. Free Astrology Reading with each consultation. Outstanding personal attention. Functional Medicine HEALTH INSYNCS Sherron Marquina, DC, PAK 9210 Forest Hill Ave B-3, Richmond HealthInSyncs.com804-377-2222 Board-Certified Professional Applied Kinesiologist. Individualized care using functional diagnostics, gentle balancing methods, clinical nutrition and advanced therapies to solve difficult health problems or optimize your health. See ad on page 15. REVHEAL WELLNESS Jacqueline Boone, NP, IFMCP RevHealWellness.com804-505-3010
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RevHeal Wellness helps bridge the gap between con ventional and al ternative medicine to help you reveal your true health and vitality. Services include Functional Medicine, Holistic Care™, Reiki and Natural Weight Loss through a Group Metabolic Reset Program. Book a free consultation today. Health & Wellness Center YOGA, ROCKS, & 2509 East Broad Street, Richmond AlignRVA.com804-305-8932 Connect with your inner bliss at Align: a metaphysi cal shop, wellness studio and gathering space for the RVA community. Book massage/reiki sessions, take a yoga class and browse the gift shop for crystals, jewelry, teas, ora cle cards, books, incense and more! See ad on page 23.
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The Innerwork Center, a catalyst for well-being through programs that inspire curiosity, cultivate mindfulness and awaken the spirit, addresses topics ranging from movement to journaling and mediation, with free drop-in classes, regular recurring programming and retreats. Begin within. See ad on page 23.
CBD experts, Food Inflam mation Testing, and more. See ad on page 2. Massage Therapy ATTEVLÉ MASSAGE THERAPY, LLC Elvetta Wilkins Vasquez, LMT, CNA 2505 Pocoshock Pl, Ste 203 Attevle.com804-518-8450 You deserve to take time out for yourself. You deserve to be happy and healthy as well as pain- and stress-free. Attevlé Massage invites you to schedule your therapeutic massage where the focus is always on you! Online sched uling available. GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER Far West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico GlenmoreYoga.comInfo@GlenmoreYoga.com804-741-5267 Providing Therapeutic Massage for 30+ years. Sessions are tailored to your needs and can include Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Prenatal/Post-Partum,Reflexology, Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Thai, Swedish, Sports, Chair, Couples and Infant Massage. We also offer Aromatherapy. Gift certificates available. See ad on page 9. Nutritional Consulting BAYLOR RICE, RPH, FIACP South River Compounding Pharmacy 11420 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447; SouthRiverRx.com Our expert staff offers counsel ing for over 100 different disease states/issues, such as Ketogenic Weight Loss, Modified Elimina tion Diet, Mediterranean Diet, ADD/ADHD, Overall Nutrition, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, De pression, Stress/Anxiety, Pain Management, Autism, BioIdentical Hormone Replacement
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PharmacyBAYLORRICE,RPH, FIACP South River Compounding Pharmacy11420 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447; SouthRiverRx.com Richmond area residents have chosen South River to be their pre ferred provider of customized medi cations, tionalcounseling,nutritionalnutrisupplements and CBD for over 22 years. A compassionate experienced staff, paired with state-of-the-art facilities and national ACHC accreditation, make us the true specialists in BHRT, Pain Man agement, Dermatologic, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Topical Anti-Infective medications and Veteri nary compounded medication for pets. We also offer an affordable, wide range of comprehen sive tests (Saliva, Urine, Hair, Stool, Genetic, etc.) designed for individuals who are looking for additional insight into their health and well being. South River offers multiple shipping op tions, curbside pick-up and online ordering. Stop in or visit us online today.
RX3 COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 12230 Ironbridge Rd, Ste C, Chester 11934 W Broad St, Henrico Ph: 804-717-5000, Fax: 804-717-8300 Rx3Pharmacy.com RX3, Virginia’s First Nationally Accred ited Pharmacy,Compoundinghasbeen an industry leader for 23+ years. Specialists in customized compounding, bio-identical hor mones, veterinary/equine compounding, tra ditional pharmacy, palliative care, professional quality supplements, Therapy (BHRT), Sports Nutrition, Respiratory Conditions, AntiAging (Optimal Aging), Allergies, Skin Ailments, Auto-Immune Disorders, GI Issues, Chronic Dis ease (ie: CFS/FM, RA, MS, etc.). We also offer on going free educational health webinars address ing many of the issues listed above. Just go to our website to view our complete webinar schedule and register for all that are of interest or applicable to Contact our Patient Care Coordinator if you would like to schedule a consultation or have questions. PatientCare@SouthRiverRx.com. See ad on page 13.
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Laser therapy can reduce the pain and swelling of strained muscles and tendonitis, irritated discs and inflamed nerves, and can stimulate tissue repair and regeneration from old and new injuries. See our website for more information about laser therapy. See ad on page 15.
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Gain confidence and joy by eliminating old, negative ideas that bar your way to freedom. Find out about Rapid Transfor mational Therapy (RTT). RTT combines Neurolinguistic Pro gramming, Cognitive Based Therapy and Hypnotherapy. Results generally occur in 3 sessions, sometimes sooner. I am happy to an swer questions. See ad on page 19.
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33Be sure to let our advertisers know you found them in | September/October 2022 Physical Therapy RVA PHYSICAL THERAPY 2620 A Gaskins Road, Henrico 107 Heaths Way, Midlothian RVAPhysicalTherapy.comRamky@RVAPhysicalTherapy.com804-396-6753 RVA Physical Therapy special izes in Orthopedic, Sports and Aquatic Physical Therapy. Our mission is “Excellent Care, Ex ceptional Results”—we are committed to providing per sonalized solutions to get our patients back to their active lifestyles. Flexible scheduling available and most major insurances accepted. See ad on page 5.
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Reflexology is a holistic healing art. Applying pressure to points on the feet and hands stimu lates a healing response in glands, organs and systems, resulting in better circulation, vitality and peace. Hot stone massage with essential oil in cluded at end renews tired feet. International Institute of Reflexology certified. Wheelchair accessible. Be sure to let our advertisers know you found them in September/October
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