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from the publisher The beauty of ‘food as medicine’ is that the choice to heal and promote health can begin as soon as the next meal. ~ unknown Happy March! I am so thankful that spring is right around the corner. I love living in Virginia— being able to fully experience all of the seasons—but I am usually Jessica Coffey, Publisher ready for one to end and another to begin. And how I love seeing the Earth reawaken from her slumber, as the seedlings sprout up and blossoms burst forth. It gets me excited about planting the garden and the prospect of more local produce becoming readily available. This issue is our special food issue and I am pleased to share with you some wonderful articles about plant-based eating, farmers markets and fermenting. We have highlighted

three local businesses that aim to provide food as medicine; I hope you will seek them out and support their efforts. All of our advertisers work tirelessly to provide goods and services that support healthy living on a healthy planet, and they make this free resource possible—please show them some love. This is a special spring for me as it is my oldest son’s last semester of college. We have been lucky to have him only an hour or so away, and I will miss his visits when he begins his next adventure after graduation. An environmental science and poetry major, he has a deep love for this planet and the natural world. I asked if he’d share a poem for me to include in my letter and he sent me this … I love it; I hope you do, too …

a vernal state by davis coffey let the spring of virginia dance along your skinfur, shimmer down your spinestem and into your toeroots — let it sing with the thick-fleshed skunk cabbage, erupting from the ground with a mottled glare let it whisper with the rue anemone, showered in a creamy mist across the forest floor let it howl with the marsh marigold, steamed sunlit pillars leaping through the dew — let the spring unfold you, the shattered dogwood, the humming azalea, the tree peony, lilac, lily, tulip, let them nourish the softness of your body let the bearded iris, the wild geranium, the lyre-leaved sage, the steady violet, the squirrel corn, the gentle red trillium press into you, and awaken your own internal spring Happy Spring and Happy Reading! Warmly,

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Alchemists Moves Back to Stony Point Alchemists has relocated to 3080 Stony Point Road in the Stony Point Village Shopping Center. Their new space is intimate, engaging and cozy, yet still spacious, peaceful and serene. They will be curating classes and workshops while expanding their online presence, venturing into eCommerce and bringing in-house readers back to meet demand. Alchemists will continue to be an oasis of peace and relaxation for the body, mind and spirit. They offer an eclectic collection of unique gifts, jewelry and whimsy, hand-picked to bring joy to the life of others, along with an amazing array of books, crystals and shamanic tools to nurture, comfort and inspire our personal surroundings and optimal well-being. For more information, call 804-320-9200 or visit AlchemistsRVA.com. See ad, page 5.

The Farmbus Promotes Sustainability Farm to Family and The Farmbus have been supporting the Richmond-area community for 13 years to fill a need for fresh, locally sourced vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy and other value-added products from their regional food shed. The goal is to create a more sustainable food system by supporting small, local farms and building resilient communities through local food aggregation and distribution models, including the Farmbus (mobile farmers market), a retail outlet and a year-round community supported agriculture (CSA) program in Richmond and Washington, D.C. To further support their sustainability goals, owner Mark Lily has added solar to the Farmbus, equipping it with two 400-watt panels that can supply the vehicle’s electrical needs while out on the road feeding the community. There are plans to install more solar systems at the farm and market in the near future. Retail location: 2817 Mechanicsville Tpke. For more information, call 804-397-7337 or visit TheFarmbus.CSAware.See ad, page 31. 8

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Reserve Your Next Spa Party in Carytown RVA Main Street Spa & Wellness Center has moved to a new location at 24 S. Auburn Avenue (the corner of Cary Street and Auburn Avenue), and is booking Spa Parties with the capacity to host six to eight guests for bridal parties, birthdays, anniversaries and more. The new space has been fully renovated, including parking with handicap access. Main Street Spa & Wellness Center, celebrating 20 years of business in February, Janice Powell offers a variety of wellness services from detox body wraps to colon hydrotherapy (open/closed system), infrared sauna and more. President Janice Powell says, “We invite you to experience absolute relaxation. Our services and products have been carefully selected and blended to reflect our commitment to integrating nature, innovation and luxury. We strive to consistently offer a complete spa experience that will bring new levels of vitality, health and natural well-being to your life.” For more information and appointments, call 804-644-1084 or visit MainStreetSpa.org. See ad, page 31.

Richmond Selected for Community Compost Pilot Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service to receive a $90,000 grant to launch the Richmond Compost Initiative this spring through early fall 2023. The initiative seeks to foster a culture of composting, divert food waste from the landfill and cycle organic waste into high quality compost. This project has already begun to demonstrate citizens’ enthusiasm for a municipal composting option. Educating the community is another key goal of the pilot, and there will be an ample effort to engage people new to composting, as well as train members of the PRCF Workforce Development team and other community garden volunteers on the process and application of composting. Community gardens play a key role in providing sites for food waste collection stations and will be the primary beneficiary of the compost produced. The composting team will service the collection bins weekly and bring the organic matter to a central site to transform into highquality compost. This initiative will make important progress toward the city’s sustainability goals as outlined in the RVAGreen 2050 plan slated for adoption by city council later this year. For more information, contact Kate Rivara at Katherine.Rivara@rva.gov.

Head on Over to the New Artspace Artspace Gallery is now open at 2833-A Hathaway Road in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center, south of the James. With a sense of renewal, a cadre of local artists has brought this artist-run, contemporary gallery space into being. A teaching space is a welcome addition to the new location, offering further opportunities for engaging the community. Artspace’s exhibitions often reflect artists’ concerns with both society and the natural world. March exhibits include Mona Dworkin’s haunting portraits, Carl Patow’s vibrant digital pieces and Elaine Rogers’ work inspired by social and cultural issues. There are many reasons to visit the gallery: the meditative act of art appreciation; finding inspiration by viewing exciting and challenging works; the cathartic act of making art; and talking and collaborating with other artists and art lovers. Artspace hosts fresh exhibitions each month, with a public reception usually held on Fourth Fridays. Auction events, juried shows, invitational exhibitions, wine tastings, special events and calls for proposals from artists round out their offerings for both artists and community members.

Buffalo Firefly gets Brick and Mortar Storefront Mary-Lynne Williams is expanding her online business, Buffalo Firefly, into a new energy wellness studio in the True North Yoga building at 4025 Mac Arthur Avenue. Williams is planning minor updates to the northside location and will be opening the studio in April. Yoga, massage and acupuncture practitioners and instructors will remain in the space, and Buffalo Firefly will add reiki, meditation classes, sound healing and Akashic records readings. Visitors will be able to shop for high-quality crystals, aromatherapy, books, tarot cards, sound healing instruments and more in Buffalo Firefly’s new retail space. For more information, visit BuffaloFirefly.com.

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New Local Source for Healing Provisions HealThySelf Healthy Mixes is opening a new location at 5203 S. Laburnum Avenue that will provide wellness beverages, herbal products and healthy sessions. Menu items include sea moss gel, drinks, and shakes; herbal teas and capsules; elderberry syrup and tonic and more. HealThySelf is dedicated to helping create balance during the wellness journey and promoting a healthy lifestyle with natural mixes. Owners Justin and Janiqua Morris say, “We believe that food has the power to heal us. It is the most potent tool we have to help prevent and treat many of our chronic diseases.” Their journey began with a husband’s desire to heal his wife. After struggling with serious health challenges and experiencing little to no progress, they decided to do their own in-depth research after switching to a plant-based diet anchored by natural herbs. For more information, visit HTSHealthyMixes.org.

Streamlining and Calming Your Space Get Organized RVA creates aesthetically appealing, calm and systematized spaces, allowing clients to devote their time and energy to what matters most. This professional home organizing company was started by two women, Jamie Gibberman and Kristin Gorin, brought together by their love of organization. Gibberman worked as a registered dietitian for 15 years and Gorin, with a background in psychology, worked as a certified personal trainer and licensed massage therapist. Kristin Gorin (left), Jamie Gibberman (right) Get Organized RVA recognizes how chaotic and disorganized home environments can significantly impact their clients’ physical and mental health. Their goal is to help bring a sense of peace and contentment to whatever stage of life the client and their home may be in. They work with busy professionals to streamline their spaces to promote work/life balance; help young families manage children’s toys and items to create daily routines and more intentional learning environments; help empty-nesters convert former bedrooms into rooms with a new purpose; decrease the overwhelm for those planning to downsize; and unpack for those moving into a new space, setting up serene surroundings from the start. For more information, call 804-905-8475 or visit GetOrganizedRVA.com.

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Recycle, Repurpose and Reuse Less Than, Richmond’s first zero waste and refill shop, is located in the lower level of the Stonewall Jackson School at 1 N. Lombardy Street, Suite 106. Their retail goods are sustainably made, packaged and shipped from their Hampton Roads location. All of Less Than’s ingredients are natural, plant-based and formulated to be biodegradable. Most items are vegan, and all are cruelty-free and free of toxic ingredients. Less Than focuses on plastic-free alternatives and reusable replacements for single-use items from businesses with sustainable practices. They create many of their products and work with local makers to better support the community. Their refill station offers scented and unscented options for most popular household liquid and powder goods by the ounce. Patrons can bring their own containers, purchase ones at the store, or use containers collected from the community, sanitized and made available for free. For more information, call 804-918-9387 or visit GoLessThan.com.

Project Plant It! Celebrates Trees & Bees Dominion Energy’s Project Plant It! program continues to blossom and engage the next generation of environmental stewards. Participating students will receive free tree seedlings and free packets of wildflower seeds designed to attract bees and other pollinators. Fun Fact: Spring 2022 marks the 150th anniversary of the first Arbor Day in 1872. Visit ProjectPlantIt.com to download educational resources and interactive lesson plans about trees and pollinators.

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Try Lavender and Valerian to Reduce Fatigue

About 1 percent of the global population suffers from the crippling fatigue, brain fog and joint pain of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), yet its origins remain obscure, and medications and therapy have been largely ineffective. A new metaanalysis from China’s Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine points to moxibustion, a 2,500-year-old practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as a possible treatment. It involves burning a cone or stick made of ground mugwort leaves on or near a patient’s acupuncture points, typically on the stomach. Analyzing data from 15 studies of 1,030 CFS patients comparing moxibustion with either acupuncture or medications, researchers found that moxibustion significantly reduced fatigue more effectively than the other approaches and yielded minimal side effects.

Fatigue that hampers daily activities is a major symptom of heart failure, the leading cause of U.S. hospitalization for people over 65. To explore inexpensive and accessible herbal treatments, researchers at the Aja University of Medical Sciences, in Tehran, Iran, divided 120 heartfailure patients into three groups: one received aromatherapy, breathing in lavender essence every day; another took 530 milligram capsules of valerian root extract daily; and the third group had conventional medical therapy with no herbal supplementation. After 15 days, fatigue was significantly reduced in both herbal groups, while individuals receiving only conventional care did not experience a noticeable relief in fatigue.

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Eat Fewer Sweets to Save the Planet Sugary foods and drinks don’t just expand our waistline and hurt our health, they also harm the environment, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Analyzing 20 studies on the environmental impacts of food consumption, researchers found that nutrient-poor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for 27 to 33 percent of food-related greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. Meat, grains and dairy contribute the most emissions, while fruit and vegetables are two of the lowest contributors. In New Zealand, the highest greenhouse gas emitters are meat, seafood and eggs at 35 percent, followed by highly processed foods such as pastries and ice cream at 34 percent. “Discretionary foods have a higher cropland, water scarcity and ecological footprint,” says review author Sarah Forbes. “By 2050, the world’s population is projected to reach 10 billion people. There is no way we can feed that amount of people unless we change the way we eat and produce food.”

Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers from Iowa State University. Analyzing data between April and June 2020 from 3,000 participants throughout the country, they found that people that ordinarily met the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines of exercising 2.5 to five hours a week reported cutting back their exercise routines by 32 percent when pandemic restrictions kicked in. The same participants reported feeling more depressed, anxious and lonely. In a second study in the following months, people’s mental health generally improved as they adjusted to life’s new rhythms. “But for people whose sitting times stayed high, their depressive symptoms, on average, didn’t recover in the same way as everyone else’s,” says lead author Jacob Meyer, assistant professor of kinesiology. He suggests taking short walks before and after Zoom calls at home, as well as walking around the block before and after the workday to mimic the pre-pandemic commute.

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Now Labeled as Bioengineered (BE) As part of a process begun in 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture labeling rule for food products altered at the genetic level was finalized and implemented on January 1 to uphold the integrity of labeling claims and increase marketplace transparency. Bioengineered food is defined as containing detectable genetic material modified by in vitro recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid techniques that could not have been modified through conventional breeding or found in nature. Crops include alfalfa, apples, canola, corn, cotton, eggplant, papaya, pineapple, potato, salmon, soybean, squash and sugar beets, and will be updated annually. The rule also applies to food products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Food labels must disclose that the food is bioengineered or contains a bioengineered food ingredient. Exemptions include small food manufacturers with annual sales of less than $2.5 million; food served in restaurants, delicatessens, food trucks, trains and airplanes; and products that contain an unavoidable or accidental presence of a bioengineered substance of up to 5 percent per each ingredient in the final product. Activist groups agree that extensive consumer education is required to avoid confusion.

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Road crews in regions impacted by snow and ice dump around 25 metric tons of salt on roadways annually, reducing vehicular accidents by approximately 80 percent. All of this salt is wreaking havoc on the environment and our drinking water, according to a University of Toledo (Ohio) study published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. Bill Hintz, assistant professor of ecology and lead author, states, “The magnitude of the road salt contamination issue is substantial and requires immediate attention.” Some easy fixes are within reach. Road salt should always be stockpiled in permanent structures with walls and impermeable floors to prevent seepage. De-icing involves treating roads with liquid salt brine before a storm rather than scattering salt after the snow has fallen. Live-edge snowplows with multiple blades connected by springs, rather than conventional plows with a fixed edge, can remove more snow and reduce the need for road salt. Keep in mind that ordinary road salt stops working when the temperature falls below 15 degrees. According to the Salt Smart Collaborative, based in Illinois, most homeowners use too much salt to treat surfaces around their homes. About 12 ounces of salt (a coffee mug’s worth) can treat a 20-foot-long driveway. To prevent harmful chlorides from reaching rivers and streams, they can sweep up excess salt that remains after a storm and throw it away.

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When large collections of photovoltaic panels are erected as solar farms on undeveloped land, they can harm underlying ecosystems. As an alternative, large parking lots make use of land that is already cleared and produce electricity close to where it’s needed. Plus, they can also shade the cars. A solar parking facility at Rutgers University, in Piscataway, New Jersey, boasts an output of eight megawatts of electricity. If Walmart converted all 3,571 of its U.S. super center lots, the total capacity would be 11.1 gigawatts of solar power, roughly equivalent to a dozen, large, coal-fired power plants. Most solar installation presently occupy croplands, arid lands and grasslands, not rooftops or parking lots, according to a global inventory published in Nature. Building alternative power sources quickly is important to replace fossil fuels and avert catastrophic climate change, and the process is cheaper and easier to manage by building on undeveloped land than on rooftops or in parking lots. Ironically, putting solar facilities on undeveloped land is often not much better than building subdivisions there. Rebecca Hernandez, an ecologist at the University of California at Davis, notes that developers tend to bulldoze sites, removing all of the above-ground vegetation. That’s bad for insects and the birds that feed on them. The trend to cluster solar facilities in buffer zones around protected areas can confuse birds and other wildlife and complicate migratory corridors. Greater Richmond Edition

Most of the world’s organized religious sects contain a doctrine or reference to preserving the environment. Abrahamic religions view humans as stewards that have a unique responsibility to care for the planet. Other faiths like Buddhism, Hinduism and many Indigenous traditions believe that while people need to take care of the planet, they are just one part of the larger ecosystem. The creation stories in Genesis call upon humans to be caretakers of creation and tenders of the garden. Nona Siegel grew up in Montana, where she became aware of several mining projects. She notes that one of Judaism’s core beliefs is that the land belongs to the divine, and cites the Jewish ideal of tikkun olam, which means healing the world. Tempe, Arizona, Community Christian Church pastor Doug Bland, wearing a cardboard box painted brown, invites people to confess their ecological sins in a ritual he calls “ecofessionals”. Some participants say they fly too much on airplanes. Others say they don’t appreciate the environment enough. He is the executive director for Arizona Interfaith Power and Light, an organization that works to bring a spiritual response to the climate crisis with about 100 congregations of churches, mosques and synagogues. It’s one of 40 chapters nationwide calling for faith leaders and communities to get involved.

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Conservation Can Be Fun by Erin Hillert

A sturgeon sighting trip is just one of the many unforgettable experiences available by joining the James River Association (JRA) on their Great Return of the Atlantic Sturgeon outings and other guided river tours, better known as the JRA Connect with the James program, which continues to grow every year. The JRA was able to get 550 passengers on the water through Connect with the James last year, up from 278 the year before, and the organization has a goal to double the number again in 2022 with an exciting refresh centered on the hybrid of new themes and tried-and-true adventures. In essence, Connect with the James offers participants the opportunity to relax and enjoy a guided journey on the water while learning about the history, wildlife and cultural and natural resources of the James River and its tributaries. Riders can sign up to take a kayak, canoe or pontoon boat ride with options that include exploring the habitats of migratory birds, discovering marshlands filled with aquatic animals, unwinding on a sunset cruise and more. New for 2022, the program will expand options to spend time on the James (and make a difference for the river) by adding opportunities like Spanish-speaking trips, biking, hiking and trash cleanups to the already tempting roster. The organization is also committed to ensuring accessible programming for all with adaptive trips. And signing up for a Connect with the James trip translates to giving back to the river, with 100 percent of the trip cost going toward the JRA’s vision of a fully healthy James River supporting thriving communities. “The James River is often referred to as ‘America’s Founding River.’ Its waters have shaped our cultures and shared history, and currently, 2.7 million people rely on it for clean drinking

water,” says Mike Lyden, JRA operations manager. “From finding a calm refuge hiking the Appalachians to premier urban whitewater in Richmond and all the way down to enjoying the tidal flats, the James truly provides a place for everyone. We’re excited to kick off another season of this program so everyone can connect to the James and find their river adventure.” The JRA’s Connect with the James programs are currently running with opportunities to enjoy and explore the river through October. Bookmark their website and check back often, as new adventures will be released throughout the year. Sign up at ConnectWithTheJames.org. Erin Hillert is senior marketing and communications manager for the James River Association.

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A WEEKEND WARRIOR SURVIVAL GUIDE

prevention, first-aid and recovery by Marlaina Donato

t first glance, it seems harmless to sit at a desk all week and then dive into gardening, hiking, shooting some hoops or playing softball with the kids. We think nothing of it until that pulled hamstring, stiff shoulder or painful knee makes itself known, slowing us down for a few days or weeks. At the other end of the spectrum, weekend warrior injuries can be more serious, taking months and even surgery to be resolved. With prevention, simple exercises and minimal investment of time, most suffering can be avoided. Recovery time can be shortened by integrating traditional first-aid approaches with complementary modalities like homeopathy, herbal remedies, essential oils and supplements.

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Maintaining our cars prevents them from breaking down on the highway, and our bodies are no different. Muscles are meant to move regularly, and if we’re doing our part, the body will be stronger, more flexible and less prone to sprains, strains and chronic pain. “Common causes of injury are not warming up the body before exercising, pushing yourself before you are ready, not taking enough rest, improper form and not listening to aches or pains,” says New Jersey fitness trainer and mindset coach Nadia Murdock. She stresses the importance of exercising regularly three to five times a week to improve muscle strength, increase endurance and transport oxygen and nutrients where they are needed most in the body. “With this routine under your belt, you can find more comfort in tackling an adventurous weekend without pain or injury.” Whether putting down a new floor, raking leaves or playing a game of tennis, toughing out an annoying muscle twinge or ignoring stiffness in a joint can set us up for trouble down the road. “The ‘no pain, no gain’ mindset is definitely not beneficial over the long run for health main-

tenance,” says physical therapist Brennan Hussey. In his private practice in Evergreen, Colorado, and Appleton, Wisconsin, Hussey most often sees weekend warrior mishaps that target the lower back, shoulder, hip and knee. Identifying unhealthy habits and compromised alignment can prevent ongoing issues, he says, and a head-to-toe evaluation and approach are key. “Pain is obviously what brings people in for treatment most often, but if I treat with pain as the focus, I will miss the dysfunction that’s actually causing the pain response,” he says. “I’ve found handson, or manual, therapy best treats the various dysfunctions that cause pain, whether chronic or acute, and usually within a very low number of visits.”

FIRST-AID AND RECOVERY ESSENTIALS RICE—rest, ice, compression and elevation—is the name of the game when injury strikes, but adding essential oils to a first-aid and recovery regimen can offer significant benefits. Diluted external use of lavender, cypress and eucalyptus can minimize bruising, pain and swelling. Essential oils are also reliable allies for dealing with general discomfort after an active weekend. “In my 30 years using essential oils, plus raising two active boys, I’ve found that the most effective way to use essential oils for postactivity soreness is with topical application,” says Liz Fulcher, a clinical aromatherapist and owner of the Aromatic Wisdom Institute, in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. “Specifically, I add 15 to 20 drops of essential oil into one fluid ounce of unscented lotion or cream, which is a 5 percent dilution—too strong for all-over use, but great for spot application of topical issues. Apply the blend into the affected area as often as needed for approximately two days.” Her powerhouse favorites for aches and pains include German chamomile (M. chamomilla), helichrysum (H. italicum), ginger (Z. officinale), black pepper (P. nigrum), frankincense (B. carterii), lavender (L. angustifolia) and tea tree (M. alternifolia). For open wounds, she reaches for the distilled herbal waters known as hydrosols to wash the area before applying lavender and tea tree to avoid infection. Helichrysum essential oil is remarkable for bruises and other topical trauma, she says. According to a 2016 review of studies in the American Journal of Therapeutics, soft tissue injuries respond well to immediate and subsequent internal use of the homeopathic remedy Arnica Montana 30x, as well as topical arnica in the form of gels, oils and sprays. Remedies like Ruta graveolens and Rhus tox offer further support for sprains and strains. Bolstering the diet with anti-inflammatory spices and supplements like turmeric, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, vitamin E with mixed tocopherols, bromelain, borage and flaxseed oil can also provide support. In the end, maintaining an active lifestyle all week long can lower the risk of needless suffering. “With consistent movement, you will understand how your body moves and responds to certain conditions. This will start to create a deeper understanding of what your body can tolerate,” advises Murdock. “The biggest takeaway is consistency.” Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at WildflowerLady.com. Be sure to let our advertisers know you found them in

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Burnout Recovery Ways to Reset and Find Balance by Ronica O’Hara

the highest in the world—even before COVID-19 closed schools. Record numbers of healthcare workers, caregivers and therapists report feeling physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted, with grave implications for those they are helping. Over time, burnout can bring on such health consequences as depression, insomnia, cardiovascular disease and immune disorders. Turning around burnout requires a simple first step. We must admit what’s going on, says Eileen McDargh, author of Burnout to Breakthrough and an executive coach in Dana Point, California. “Until we stop and literally look at what we are doing, we remain on the hamster wheel,” she says. “And then, we must listen to what our head is saying to us, and perhaps even more important, what our heart—our intuition—is telling us. The heart knows the truth.” From this self-assessment, other steps can follow, she says, such as asking, “What can I change about this? What can I avoid? What can I amend? And what—at least for the short term—can I accept?” A stressful situation can also be proactively reframed by viewing it as a challenge, a learning opportunity, a way to help others or as having a higher purpose. Other helpful strategies include: ACCESS POINTS OF JOY. By asking ourselves what three specific activities or things truly make us feel alive, engaged and happy, we can figure out how to work them into our days and restructure our life. In one study, physicians that spent about 20 percent of their time—roughly one day a week—on the activity they found the most meaningful had half the rate of burnout as those spending less time on those pursuits.

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’ll sleep when I die,” Kristina Shea used to joke about her three hours of nightly shut-eye. In retrospect, she says ruefully, “It almost became a reality.” Her hectic life as a single, widowed mother juggling her child’s needs, a high-powered career, university classes, fitness teaching and a two-hour work commute came to an abrupt stop eight years ago when she got off an escalator in the Toronto business district and collapsed. “It was burnout which manifested into physical symptoms such as extreme high blood pressure, red rashes, eczema and even a brain cyst,” she recalls. “I was emotionally and physically drained, with little joy left for life.” Determined to reset, she switched jobs, prioritized sleep, practiced yoga, meditated and took long nature walks. When COVID-19 shutdowns hit and she was laid off, she was at a loss, but rebounded, and inspired by her own healing process, started a CBD-enhanced natural skincare product line. “Still to this day, it is an active healing process,” she says. “It is very easy to go back to old patterns of behavior.” Burnout, once primarily a workplace concern, is turning into a societal norm. During the long slog of the pandemic, its telltale symptoms have become commonplace: fatigue, cynicism, apathy and feeling ineffective and disconnected. Among American employees, 52 percent reported feeling burned out in a March 2021 study, with two-thirds saying it had worsened during the pandemic. Belgian researchers found parental burnout in the U.S. to be among 16

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FIND POINTS OF CONTROL. Feeling helpless is a trademark of burnout, “but there is always something we have control over. Our physical body is a great place to start: sleep, exercise, diet….” says McDargh. Even little steps matter, such as putting greens into smoothies, turning off digital devices a half-hour before sleeping or dancing to a short tune. TAKE MICRO-BREAKS. “You don’t have to wait for the next vacation to recharge,” says Michelle Risser, a licensed clinical social worker and burnout expert in Worthington, Ohio. “Some examples: stand up and stretch between meetings. Feel your feet on the ground and take a nice, slow breath. Breathe in on a count of five, out on a count of seven. Listen closely to a piece of music.” As few as 10 minutes sitting or walking in nature improves mood, focus, blood pressure and heart rate, report Cornell researchers. ENHANCE GRATITUDE. Studies among firefighters and professional athletes have found gratitude to be significantly protective against burnout—in part because it causes us to pause and savor an uplifting feeling. Developing the habit is as simple as writing down a few specific reasons to be grateful before bedtime several days a week. “Gratitude is a powerful energy enhancer,” says McDargh. Shea concurs, “When we take the time to just be, feel gratitude, the sun on our face, this helps rewire the way we think—and we can then begin to heal our bodies.” Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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n Buying goods that are pre-owned or secondhand, renting or sharing items and having broken items repaired instead of buying new, all of which cut emissions from product manufacturing. n Considering family staycations instead of flying and taking long road trips. n Choosing Rainforest Alliance-certified products, including coffee, bananas, tea and chocolate. Doing so maximizes the yield from existing cropland of farms that use responsible growing methods, which, in turn, protects and restores forests that sequester carbon. n Walking, biking or taking mass transportation instead of driving. Taking such basic steps can also help influence others. As Treehugger writer Sami Grover says in his book We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now, riding a bike not only cuts down on our personal carbon footprint, but also sends “a signal to politicians, planners, businesses and fellow citizens.” The mixed results of the recent COP26 climate summit in trying to forge worldwide cooperation to reduce carbon emissions show that personal action is necessary, although doing so may seem daunting and confusing because it means reevaluating many everyday activities. To help, Graham Hill, who founded the sustainability website Treehugger.com in 2004 and the small-living consultancy LifeEdited.com in 2010, recently launched TheCarbonauts.com to teach us how to reduce our carbon footprint and lead a lowercarbon lifestyle. Last August, Hill told Treehugger he viewed the venture in part as “a great way to make a difference to do two things—change your behavior and pressure corporations and governments to change, as well.” Hill and former Treehugger editor Meaghan O’Neill offer a free one-hour course titled Personal Sustainability Plan that teaches people how to use a carbon calculator. They also offer a six-week course on Zoom that focuses on carbon footprint calculation; renewable energy; plant-rich diet and food waste; electric vehicles; optimizing flying and carbon offsets; and goal setting and personalized resources. TheCarbonauts.com also recommends composting and waste storage products and helpful books and films. In partnership with Terrapass, it offers opportunities to participate in carbon offset programs on a one-time, monthly or annual basis. Other helpful carbon-reducing guides can be accessed via the apps United Nations Carbon Footprint Calculator and The Capture. Other personal actions may include:

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Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

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lant-based eating has seen an explosion in the past few years as consumers become increasingly aware of how their food choices impact their health and the environment and align with their ethics. According to market research firm SPINS, plant-based eating is now a $7 billion market in the U.S., with $1.4 billion represented by plant-based meat. Consumers can now expect to see veggie burgers at the ballpark, vegan dairy at the cafe, tuna substitutes in every grocery store and a plant-based entrée at Michelin-starred restaurants. Whether vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian, almost 40 percent of Americans are shifting to a plant-based diet, according to a 2018 18

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Nielsen report. While a plant-based diet supplies essential nutrients and reduces the risk for some cancers, consumers now rank the health of the planet as their number one concern, overtaking personal health, which has been the top priority in recent years, according to market researcher Innova Market Insights. Such an eating regimen can lead to a more sustainable use of resources, combat climate change and help preserve biodiversity. According to a University of Illinois study published in the journal Nature Food, animal agriculture is responsible for 57 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions from food production, which accounts for 35 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

PLANT-BASED COMPANIES ALIGN WITH VALUES Elysabeth Alfano, the founder of Plant Powered Consulting, sees a plant-based diet becoming a lifestyle as consumers demand a broader range of options. “It’s becoming increasingly normal to find plant-based foods and meat alternatives in every grocery store. Oat yogurt, seafood alternatives and vegan honey are now mainstream. People are seeing how inefficient and harmful meat production is and are making the connection between saving the environment and their lifestyle choices,” she says. Alfano is also the co-founder and CEO of VegTech Invest, an investment management firm that is the first global exchangetraded fund of plant-based companies; it launched January 4 on the New York Stock Exchange, comprising 37 publicly traded companies actively innovating with plants and plant-derived ingredients, and producing products that are animal-free. “We believe that today’s investors want a more resource-efficient, climate-friendly and cruelty-free food and materials supply system, and want to invest their dollars in the same,” says Alfano.

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DAIRY AND SEAFOOD ALTERNATIVES ABOUND In the grocery store, it’s never been easier to shop for plant-based options. Companies are getting creative and optimizing products that stand on their own merits, instead of just mimicking meat, fish and dairy. With alternatives such as oat, almond and even potato milk touting sustainable credentials, as well as a creamy texture, plant-based dairy is having a surge. Sales in the plant-based seafood sector grew 23 percent from 2019 to 2020 according to market data from The Good Food Institute. Nestlé recently launched Vuna, a vegan tuna alternative made of pea protein, wheat gluten, rapeseed oil, salt and a flavor blend, and other companies are jumping on board as consumers are becoming more aware of the seafood industry’s environmental problems, particularly overfishing. While a handful are specializing in proteins derived from fermentation and others are

developing lab-grown seafood, most are focusing on plant-based products. Due to their fibrous consistency, jackfruit and yam root are ideal fish alternatives for fillets and sticks. Vegan fish stock, as well as plant-based scampi and king prawns, can be found in vegan grocery stores and such online shops as ShopVejii.com and GTFOItsVegan.com.

MUSHROOMS BECOME A PLANT-BASED SUPERFOOD Mushrooms are having a heyday due to their versatility, and companies are harnessing them as a source of fiber, protein and antioxidants. Meati.com is a Boulderbased startup that uses mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, to create a whole-cut product that offers the protein of animal meat with the nutrients of fungi. “We believe that systemic change can start with people replacing animal meat even a couple of times a week. Eating Meati chicken or steak shouldn’t feel like a huge departure from animal products, and the nutrition offered is superior to any food out there,” says Christina Ra, vice president of marketing and communications. “People can enjoy eating Meati and feel great about how they’re nourishing their bodies.” With $50 million in recent venture capital funding, the company is building an 80,000-square-foot production facility and plans to start selling its substitute chicken and beef in national markets later this year. Meati has drawn on ancient, natural processes to grow clean, sustainable sources of nutrition. “Mycelium is an infinite, selfreplenishing food source. Made from a closed-loop system, Meati uses less than 1 percent of the water and land needed for animal meat production,” says Ra. The company grows and harvests the mycelium indoors in stainless steel fermentation tanks using only water, sugar and nutrients. Unlike the animal agriculture industry, no antibiotics, growth hormones or pesticides are used.

VEGAN COACHING AND DELIVERY MAKE IT EASY For people that aren’t ready to experiment with plant-based cooking themselves,

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vegan and vegetarian meal-delivery services are popping up. One such program is Plantable.com, founded by Nadja Pinnavaia and designed to give clients the tools to transition into a plant-based lifestyle. Customers sign up online for either a seven- or 28-day program that includes daily shipped meals, one-onone counseling through phone calls and texts, and lifestyle recommendations to form new habits. “Our goal is to make plant-based eating so tasty and effortless that it becomes a way of life,” Pinnavaia explains. She says the idea behind Plantable, which is based in New York, but will ship anywhere in the country, is to make plant-based eating less of a barrier for people. “Most of our clients are either looking to kickstart a new lifestyle and don’t know how to begin, or they are busy and want the ease of prepared meals made from scratch with real, clean ingredients. Our menu is a whole-food, plant-based way of eating that is filled with fiber and packed with nutrients. We focus on legumes, tofu and nuts as sources of protein,” she says. Pinnavaia, who holds a Ph.D. in quantum chemistry, became interested in food and nutrition after having too many family members diagnosed with cancers. Since launching Plantable in 2016, she has observed more clients coming in on their doctor’s recommendation. “We’re seeing a

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This healthier version of buffalo wings is meat-free and baked instead of fried, but full of flavor and spice. It can be eaten plain or, as Sroufe recommends, as a Buffalo Po’ Boy sandwich, served on a whole-grain hoagie or sandwich buns with cabbage and peanut slaw. ½ cup water ¼ cup almond butter ½ cup red hot sauce, plus extra for tossing with the cooked bites ¾ cup whole-wheat pastry flour ¼ cup nutritional yeast 1 ½ Tbsp granulated garlic 1 large-head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 6 cups) Preheat the oven to 375° F. Combine everything except the cauliflower in a large bowl. Mix well. Add the cauliflower florets and toss until thoroughly coated. Place the coated florets on a nonstick baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Toss with extra red hot sauce if desired. Recipe and photo courtesy of Del Sroufe.

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For people dining out, there is no shortage of plant-based options, and that goes beyond a salad and fries. Eleven Madison Park, in New York City, is the first vegan restaurant to receive a Michelin star. Even fast-food chains are getting on board, with McDonald’s introducing the McPlant burger and KFC debuting a Beyond Chicken made of soy and wheat. Joe Hehl, the founder of Dragged Through the Garden, a Chicago-based company that consults with restaurants and breweries looking to expand vegan options, has seen an uptick in interest. “Adding a plant-based option or two on the menu can absolutely set some new eyes on a restaurant’s operation. Now this place will show up in searches for ‘restaurants with vegan options’ and appeal to an audience who potentially wouldn’t have eaten there otherwise. Plus, it’s not super-costly on the bottom line,” he explains. He adds that the availability of meat substitutes on a menu, such as an Impossible Burger, makes it easy for people trying to cut down on their meat intake. “Mainstream substitutes are a little more accessible than something like a bowl of quinoa to someone who is not vegan. This new era of plant-based burgers offers an alternative for those who want to wind down their meat intake, but are unsure how to start,” he says. Hehl also offers clients recipes and guides for recreating vegan versions of traditional fast food and kitsch menus. Past recipes have included a Vegan Philly Cheesesteak and the Vegan Chorizo Sloppy Joe, for which he offers step-by-step instructions and encourages followers to have fun and experiment with ingredients such as oat milk. “I grew up in a very meat-and-potatoes household and had no knowledge of cooking whatsoever. As I learned about some of the benefits of a plant-based diet, I decided to embrace it as a challenge to myself,” he says. “My favorite plantbased ingredients to use are garlic powder and smoked paprika! Some people are eating plant-based ingredients without even realizing it.” Consumers have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices continue to go mainstream. Companies are meeting the demand with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet, healthier for the body and allow people to align their values with their purchases. As the interest increases, new innovations are likely to explode on the scene and the plant-based followers are ready.

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THE BOUNTY OF FARMERS MARKETS Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet

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hroughout the nation, an estimated 8,000farmers markets offer some of the freshest food available anywhere. Often open on weekend mornings or select weeknights, these nutritional meccas allow local farmers to sell their fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat and dairy directly to consumers, thereby providing an attractive business channel for them. “If you buy direct from a farmer, 97 cents of every dollar goes home with the farmer, whereas if you buy from a traditional grocery store, only 17 cents makes its way back to that farmer,” says Janie Maxwell, executive director of the Illinois Farmers Market Association. Dollars spent at farmers markets boost local economies. “When farmers make money, they buy seeds at their local co-op or purchase tools from a nearby hardware store, which infuses economic capital into rural communities,” says Katie Myhre, technology research manager at the Farmers Market Coalition. “If we can focus on growing the capacity of our farms within our region and building consumer habits around what we can grow locally, that’s going to help our region become more resilient.” This type of localized commerce offers environmental benefits, too. Produce from a local source carries a much smaller carbon footprint than one that travelled halfway across the country. “Farmers markets are uniquely positioned to encourage environmentally responsible farming by providing a solid economic platform to climate-positive farmers that are taking care of land and water quality,” Myhre asserts. According to a study commissioned by the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, 72 percent of consumers know “nothing” or “very little” about farming or ranching. Farmers markets facilitate ongoing dialogues between growers and consumers, serving as valuable educational sites. “Getting to know your farmer offers you an opportunity to ask questions directly to the person growing the product and make a choice accordingly, whereas when you go into grocery stores, you’re fed a lot of advertising and greenwash labeling with terms that you don’t understand,” Myhre says, 22

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adding, “While many small farmers decide not to go through the costly United States Department of Agriculture organic certification process, their farming practices are often just as clean or even more so, and at a farmers market, consumers are able to look the farmer in the eye and learn about their growing methods.” Maxwell appreciates the opportunity to make an educated choice. “As a consumer, you have to decide what is your highest value. For me, the most compelling reason to shop at a farmers market is the peak, in-season, quality of the food, the incredible taste and nutrition that you get because it was freshly harvested and didn’t have to be transported over long distances. The number of people that touch your food is significantly lower at a farmers market, so there’s less opportunity for it to be mishandled or crosscontaminated. It carries the name of the producer on it. This is their life’s work, and their reputation is on that label. I sense that there’s a real desire to ensure great quality and safety.” Regularly buying fresh food from a farmers market allows families to get into the habit of eating in season. “Cooking seasonally allows you the opportunity to capture the incredible flavor profiles of what’s fresh. It has just been picked and tastes incredible—very different from the flavors you get from grocery store products that were produced someplace else, maybe even weeks or months ago,” Maxwell explains. Myhre concurs: “If we can build our habits, cooking preferences and skills around those seasonal rhythms, that’s a really beautiful benefit. It’s awesome for me to know that these herbs were harvested yesterday. There’s also a wide diversity of products. You’re not going to see 12 varieties of squash at your big-box grocery store. I’m always surprised by what I see, and it’s a really fun experience as somebody who loves food. Taking home really great-tasting products that were produced with so much care is a central benefit.” For many, the farmers market is a community gathering. In addition to local growers, they often include cottage food vendors offering homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, sauces, preserved and pickled items and other delicious foods, as well as arts and crafts vendors and musical entertainment. “The wonderful thing about the farmers market is that it leads with joy,” Myhre says. “It’s fun. You don’t invite friends to the grocery store, but you might meet your friends for coffee at the farmers market.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Fermenting for Foodies Preserving Food and Traditions by April Thompson

f fermented food is a trend, it’s the oldest one on the planet. More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons. “There is huge potential to use highquality fermented foods to enhance our health and well-being,” says Sandor Katz, a so-called “fermentation revivalist”, in Liberty, Tennessee, and the author of several bestselling books on fermentation, including the newly released Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys: Recipes, Techniques, and Traditions from Around the World. Katz caught the fermentation bug after moving from New York City to rural Tennessee in the 1990s and being faced with the “positive problem” of an overly plentiful garden to preserve. He’s since wandered the globe teaching and learning about fermentation traditions, from Korea’s spicy kimchi to Mexico’s funky pineapple tepache drink. Fermentation is defined as the chemical breakdown of a food by bacteria, yeasts or other microorganisms. An estimated one-third of all foods are fermented, including coffee, cured meats, cheese, condiments and chocolate. Pickles and yogurt are traditionally fermented through lactic acid bacteria, while beer and bread are typically fermented through yeast. Kombucha, an ancient tea drink, is made using a symbiotic culture of yeast and bacteria. Pascal Baudar, a Los Angeles writer, instructor and self-proclaimed “culinary alchemist,” turned to fermentation techniques to preserve the precious wild ingredients of the fleeting seasons. His books and workshops cover unusual culinary territory, like fermented and aged vegan cheeses from acorns and “seaweed” made from fermented broadleaf plantain, a common weed, using methods he’s studied and perfected. “I investigate new and lost flavors, and conserve them as gourmet foods through preservation,” he says.

macronutrients down into more digestible forms (think proteins turned into amino acids) and renders minerals more bioavailable. Gluten, too, is broken down by fermentation, he says, as are potentially toxic compounds in foods such as cyanide and oxalic acid. The process also releases vitamins B and K and other micronutrients as metabolic byproducts. Fermentation reduces the short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and are prone to absorb water and ferment in the colon, causing gas and bloating. Found in wheat, beans and other foods, they can pose digestive problems for people with irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions, says Tayler Silfverduk, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in celiac disease. “The most profound nutritional benefit of fermentation is the live bacteria itself. You are ingesting a rich biodiversity of beneficial bacteria that can potentially improve immune function,” says Katz, an AIDS survivor who considers fermentation an important part of his healing process.

NO STARTER REQUIRED “There is nothing you can eat that can’t be fermented, but the easiest and safest place to begin is with vegetables,” which need no special equipment or a starter like sourdough, kefir or kombucha, says Katz. To make sauerkraut, for example, simply shred cabbage, lightly salt and season it, and submerge it in a jar under its own juices, “burping” it daily for a week to 10 days to release the fermentation gases. Katz and Baudar both like to debunk myths that fermenting foods is difficult or dangerous. “You don’t have to sterilize everything or have precise laboratory control conditions. People have been practicing fermentation for years, and they began before they knew bacteria was a thing. To the contrary, fermentation is a strategy for food safety,” says Katz. While yeast or mold can grow on the top layer that is exposed to oxygen, Katz says “a lot of sauerkraut is needlessly discarded. Most such growth is harmless and normal, and can be skimmed off the top.” Baudar, a University of California Master Food Preserver, has kept foods he’s fermented for up to three years and only once encountered mold. “You need to work with the ferment,” he says. “That means regularly burping it, then shaking or stirring to promote the acidity that prevents bad bacteria from taking hold.” “If it looks or tastes bad, throw it away,” he adds. “Some of my early experiments tasted horrible, but I just took my failures as learning and kept experimenting. The more you understand the fermentation process, the more you can play with it creatively and push the envelope.” Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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items for their fosters can write them off as tax-deductible donations to the rescue organization, which is a great way to put your donation dollars to work,” says Karen Winkler, a volunteer with the Bucks County SPCA and the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia.

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or people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—a heartwarming solution is to foster pets without homes that need a place to temporarily lay their heads and be loved until a forever home comes along. Fosters are needed when a shelter is filled to capacity or has too many large or old dogs, or orphaned puppies and kitties, for example, or when a rescue operation needs to quickly place shelter dogs that would otherwise be euthanized. As important and rewarding as the task of fostering is, it also comes with responsibilities and pitfalls worth considering in advance. check out the possibilities. In

addition to Googling local animal shelters and rescue operations, online groups like PetFinder.com and PoorPawsRescue.com provide links to fostering options locally and nationwide. Visit local shelters to observe both how they treat their animals and how they interact with the fostering volunteers. Staff members can help with finding compatible pets and offer support when a foster situation doesn’t work for whatever reason. Also find out if the organization is involved every step of the way, including providing onsite veterinary care, or whether it relies heavily on the dedication and resources of foster parents. 24 24

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short-term commitment—a few days or weeks. Vacation time is one big reason rescue organizations look for people willing to provide short-term fostering because they need volunteers to fill in while their “regulars” are away. be fair to other pets at home.

Don’t get caught up in the needs of a new kitten or puppy so much that the needs of other pets go unnoticed. Forever pets may even help out with newcomers. “In my home, puppies work well, as my dogs mother them and show them the ropes on how to be a good dog,” says Stasia Thompson, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a volunteer with Almost Home Dog Rescue and Poor Paws Rescue. don’ t stress about cost . Food,

litter, toys and even veterinary care is often offered to foster pet parents. In other cases, rescue centers may be struggling for support or getting slammed with natural disasters that create an influx of homeless pets, and foster parents may be asked to help with such items as crates and carriers, food and water bowls, collars, leashes and treats. “Homeowners who purchase

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Possibly the most-asked question about fostering a puppy or kitty is, “What if they never find a home for her?” Never fear; shelters and rescue groups are constantly putting out feelers. Foster parents can get in on the action by posting sweet, winsome or funny photos of the animal on social media and extolling its virtues to others when out in public with it. Thompson found new owners for her foster dogs by walking them around town wearing bright yellow “Adopt Me” vests. it’s okay to fall in love with a

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It does happen sometimes; foster parents discover that the dog or cat that came into their home supposedly for a while happened to fit in perfectly, and no one can imagine living without it. While that’s been called a “foster failure”, it’s anything but. Any time an animal with no home finds one filled with love and caring, even if it’s their so-called temporary foster placement, it’s a success. Pet parents know when the animal they love is forever.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 12

CALENDAR DEADLINE: All Calendar events must be submitted online by the 1st of the month preceding publication. Go to NARichmond.com/Calendar.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1

RVA EFF: Richmond’s Environmental Film Festival – Thru 3/4. Films are free & will be presented in-person, virtual &/or as simulcast events. Details: rvaeff.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3

Enneagram Travels with Odysseus – 3/3 & 3/10, 6:30-8pm. Find insight & guidance for your spiritual journey using your Enneagram type & the themes from Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey. $38. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTB3.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

Woodside Farms Pop-Up Market – 9am1pm. Fresh Woodside Farms produce for sale, live music, food & beverages served thru our Brunch in the Barn event series. Woodside Farms, 10447 Woodside Farms Dr, Glen Allen. 804-234-8533. WoodsideFarms.net.

Effortless Mindfulness – 10am-12pm. Cultivate calm, patience & intentional loving kindness w/this unique approach to mindfulness practice. $40. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTDh.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

Yoga for Bone Strengthening – Wed, 3/94/13. 5:30-6:45pm. Learn how to increase bone & muscle thru the use of yoga by the dynamic & static use of specific yoga poses. All levels; CE credits for yoga instructors; class size limited to 12. Chris Riely. $120. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. Register by 3/4: GlenmoreYoga.com. The Grief Journey – 6-7:30pm. Gain an understanding & insight into the complex experience of the grief process w/end-oflife doula, Shelby Kirillin. $19. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTDi.

Intuitive Tarot: Another Tool in your Toolbox – 10am-1pm. Have some fun learning a Jungian approach to the “Rider-Waite Tarot” card deck (other decks also referenced). $38. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTDj. Alchemists Open House – 1-4pm. Join us to celebrate Alchemists’ steward for the past 30 years, Jane Hayden. Bring your well wishes for Jane’s transition to retirement! Local flautist, Iris Schwartz, will perform during the event. We look forward to seeing you! 3280 Stony Point Rd. 804-320-9200. AlchemistsRVA.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24

Interfaith Panel: Spirituality & Mindfulness – 6-8pm. Explore how mindfulness shows up in the world’s faith traditions & how you can use the practice to deepen your own spiritual journey. $25. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTAG.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

Yoga Nia/Yoga Nidra – 10:30am-12pm. Learn to move in “weird ways” through yoga nia to stimulate the fasciae & muscles which are not often used. End with a relaxing yoga nidra exercise. Louise Mason. $25. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

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SoulCollage – 12-2pm. Gain insights into this time in your life & tell your own story working w/collage & journaling. SoulCollage is an intuitive collage process for self-discovery & community-building developed by Seena Frost. $25. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTDt.

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Nurture in Nature: Beauty in the Unplanned – 1:30-4:30pm. Tap into your calm & rediscover your contented self in an expansive tree-filled setting. Participate in short, guided, nature-based meditations. No experience required. Kathy Calhoun, Sue Agee. $50. Deep Run Park Shelter #3, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico. Pre-registration required: 804-6521430 or GlenmoreYoga.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Woodside Farms’ Earth Day Celebration – 9am-2pm. Along with our own pop-up farm stand, we’ll be welcoming several other local vendors, live music, food & beverages. Woodside Farms, 10447 Woodside Farms Dr, Glen Allen. 804-234-8533. WoodsideFarms.net.

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DAILY A Million Blooms – 9am-5pm. A parade of blooms unfurls as the weather warms: daffodils, tulips, peonies, roses & more. Events include Peek-a-Bloom w/Peter Rabbit & Spring PlantFest. $14/adult, $11/ senior, $7/child. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-262-9887. LewisGinter.org. M&T Bank Pollinator Power featuring Butterflies LIVE! – 10am-5pm. Experience the wonder of the exhibit Big Bugs, the return of Butterflies LIVE! and discover why nature’s pollinators are so powerful. $14/adult, $11/ senior, $7/child. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-262-9887. LewisGinter.org.

SUNDAY Practicing Presence – 9:30-10:45am. Alllevels vinyasa flow class harnesses mindful movement, breath, meditation & relaxation to heal our relationship to the present moment. All welcome in this recovery & trauma-informed class. Pay what can. Align Yoga, Rocks and Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.

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First Sunday Sound Bath – 6-7pm. 1st. In March, Annie Peace & Julian will create a soundscape for rest & meditation. In April, LauraMarie Laskey will join on cello, in collab. w/singing bowls & sound healing instruments. Pay what can: $5-$15. Living Water Community Center, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd. LivingWaterRVA.com.

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Moving to Heal – 12-1pm. For people looking for a gentle approach to Nia & for those dealing w/a wide range of therapeutic issues from injury, trauma, grief, short-term to long-term illness. All welcome. In-person & online. $16; $135/10-class pass; $10/ mbr. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. Pre-register: SoulShineStudios.com. Woodside Farms Wellness Chat – 5-7pm. 2nd. Hear from varying speakers on a variety of topics. Mar. 14: Truths & Myths of Cancer, Dr. Mary Helen Hackney, Medical Dir. of Community Oncology at VCU Massey Cancer Ctr., speaks about cancer facts & myths. Free. Woodside Farms, 10447 Woodside Farms Dr, Glen Allen. Must register: WoodsideFarms.net/ woodside-wellness-chat. Hybrid Nia Fusion Fitness – 5:30-6:30pm. All levels & abilities. No experience (or rhythm or coordination) needed. Practiced barefoot. In-person & online. $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-levels vinyasa flow class that involves static & dynamic yoga poses. Bring a mat & water. Heather Madden. Pay what can. Integral Yoga Center, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 102. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Online Mindfulness Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Integral Yoga system w/asanas (yoga poses), chanting, breathing, yoga nidra (deep relaxation) & meditation. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@ YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com.

TUESDAY

Breast Cancer Support Meeting – 4:30pm. 3rd Sun. Sisters Network Central Virginia (SNCVA) House, 13354 Midlothian Tpke, Ste 100, Midlo. Details: 804-447-4027. SistersNetworkCentralVA.org.

MONDAY

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. Online Chair Yoga & Balancing – 1011am. Seated poses to increased flexibility & range of motion; balancing poses done standing using chair for support as needed. Reduce your risk of falls. Linda Dunn. $10. Zoom. Register: Linda@LongLifeYoga.com. Linktr.ee/LongLifeYoga.

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MOVE it Fitness – 10:30-11:30am. Based on Nia Technique’s 52 Moves & designed to bring conditioning to every body part, muscle group & joint. In-person & online $16; $135/10-class pass; $10/mbr. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. X-Gentle Yoga Online – 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. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Restorative Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. An introspective & quiet class focusing on releasing tension in the body & mind. Most of the class on the floor, focus will be on the breath & moving toward a peaceful meditative state. All levels. $60/4 classes/ mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-7415267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Mixed-Level Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Taught at a beginner level w/options for those students beyond beginner. Rodney Bradley. In-person & online. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/ drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Yoga for Community – 6-7:15pm. Class incorporates movement, breath & mediation. All-levels, hatha-based, vinyasa-style. Ravi McPhee. Pay what can. Island Yoga Fitness, 1229 Hull St. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Trashy Tuesdays – 6-7:30pm. Local trash pickup with Keep Virginia Cozy. Locations vary. Check FB for details: KeepVirginiaCozy. KeepVirginiaCozy.org.

WEDNESDAY Kundalini Yoga + Meditation – 9:1510:15am. Dynamic blend of postures, breath work & sound vibration that builds vitality & resiliency while expanding awareness. All welcome. Holly Henty. Pay what can. MyBirth, 1726 Altamont Ave, Ste 2. 804-4049655. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Lotus Professional College Basic Esthetics Clinics – 9:15 & 10:15am, 12:45pm (beg. 3/9), 6:30 & 8:30pm (ongoing). On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr basic esthetics (skincare) treatments. $30, $25/Friends & Family, $10/Students & Alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. 804-2900980. LotusVA.com. Vinyasa Flow Level 2 & 3 – 6-7:15pm. Incorporates all aspects of a traditional hatha yoga class (postures, breath & meditation), while challenging the coordination through flow. In-person & online. Kerry Shultz. $60/4

classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. SpiritMindBody Healing Circle – 6:308:30pm. 4th Wed. Explore alternative healing modalities in a loving environment. Free. Archstone Counseling and Treatment Center, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. SpiritMindBodyRVA.com.

THURSDAY Vinyasa Flow – 9-10:15am. Incorporates all aspects of a traditional hatha yoga class: postures, breath & meditation, while challenging the coordination thru flow. Randi Weiss. In-person & online. $60/4 classes/ mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Lotus Professional College Master Esthetics Clinics – 9:15 & 10:15am, 12:45pm. Oncampus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr master esthetics (skincare) treatments for $30. Involves chemical peels & advanced treatments & procedures. $30, $25/Friends & Family, $10/Students & Alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Tai Chi Classes – 9:30am. Learn the restorative Sun Style 31 Form and the Yang 24 International Form. Any ability level welcome. $10/class. Lakeside United Methodist Church. Info: 804-382-8103. Bands + Brains + Balance: A Unique Chair Yoga Class – 10-11am. 3-part chair yoga class for maximum benefits done in the comfort of your home via Zoom. All you need is an armless chair on a nonskid surface & a resistance band or two. $10. Register, Linda Dunn: Linda@LongLifeYoga.com. Linktr.ee/ LongLifeYoga. X-Gentle Yoga Online – 10:30-11:30am. See Tues listing. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Online Ageless Level 1 Yoga – 10:3011:45am. Balanced practice incorporating basic yoga postures, breath awareness & relaxation. Postures modified to meet individual needs. Mary Leffler. $60/4 classes/ mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center: 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Yoga Nidra – 6-7pm. A transformative guided practice for deep relaxation. All levels. Get comfy with pillows & blankets & settle into an extended savasana for the duration of the guided meditation. Donation: $12-$22; pay what can. Align Yoga, Rocks, & Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. 804-305-8932. AlignRVA.com.

Yoga for Everyone – 6-7:15pm. All-level, hatha-based, vinyasa-style practice. Bring own mat & props. Emily Martin, Kisha Hughes. Pay what can. Residence Inn (Glenside/Midtown), 5416 Glenside Dr. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.

CommUNITY Breathwork Circle – 6:307:30pm. 2nd & 4th. Be guided thru a 2-part breath that will ease the body, soothe the mind & allow for a deep meditative state. Pay what can. Align Yoga, Rocks, and Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. 804-305-8932. AlignRVA.com.

Online Mindfulness Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Integral Yoga system w/asanas (yoga poses), chanting, breathing, yoga nidra (deep relaxation) & meditation. Grace Sadhya Alphin. Pay what can via Venmo/ Paypal: $12. Zoom. Register: Vimala@ YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com.

SATURDAY

Lotus Professional College Massage Clinics – 6:30 & 8:30pm. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr massages. $30, $25/Friends & Family, $10/Students & Alumni. 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. Info: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Rocket Ashtanga Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Rocket Ashtanga is a lighter, more playful version than traditional Ashtanga. All levels. Rama Lemacks. Pay what can: $1-$15. Living Water Community Center, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd. LivingWaterRVA.com. Tibetan Buddhist Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Traditional study & practice. All welcome. Lama Chodron Linda Jordan. Free. Kagyu Shenpen Tharchin at Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. 804-554-1162. Online program details: Kagyu-Richmond.org. Happy Hydration Hour – 7:30pm. Demonstrations of Nikken water products. For your health. Free. Zoom # 787 5872 3980, password: nikken. Yogaville Silent Retreats & Sadhana Weekends – Thurs-Sun. 7:30pm. Join our reopening to immerse in relaxation, meditation & yoga practices under the guidance of skilled Integral Yoga practitioners. $270$295. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

FRIDAY Lotus Professional College Massage Clinics – 9:30 & 11:30am. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr massages. $30, $25/Friends & Family, $10/Students & Alumni. 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. Info: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Online Chair Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. Ageless gentle yoga class using a chair as a prop. Poses practiced while sitting as well as alongside the chair for support. Sandy Axelson. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Register, Glenmore Yoga: 804-741-5267 or GlenmoreYoga.com. Gallery 5 Arts: Music & Culture – 5-10pm. Your nonprofit multipurpose community space for events, art, music, culture & learning. Visit website for events & info. Gallery 5, 200 W. Marshall St. 757-773-7618. Gallery5Arts.org.

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Gentle Yoga & Slow Flow Vinyasa – 9-11am. Gentle yoga practice to soften the body after a busy week. At 10am we continue with a more active slow flow vinyasa practice, still mindful & sweet, but a bit more energetic. Attend 1 or both. Annie Peace. Pay what you can, $1-15. Living Water Community Center, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd. LivingWaterRVA.com/events. Agriberry, Lakeside Farmers Market – 9am12pm. Option to order ahead by 10am Friday. 6110 Lakeside Ave. AgriberryStore.com. Agriberry, St. Stephen’s Farm Stand – 9am12pm. Option to order ahead by 10am Friday. 6000 Grove Ave. AgriberryStore.com Agriberry, West End Farmers Market – 9am-12pm. Option to order ahead by 10am Friday. 3000 Gayton Rd. AgriberryStore.com. Online Mindfulness Yoga – 9:3010:45am. See Mon listing. Anne Bhudevi Fletcher. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $12. Zoom. 804-677-3199. To register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Weekend Wake-Up – 11am-12:15pm. Alignment-based vinyasa class appropriate for new & seasoned yogis. Great for those who work at a computer or are seated all week. Bri Young-Roane, May Suri. Pay what can. Yoga Source, 3122 W Cary St, Ste 220. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. SpiritMindBody Gathering – 12-4pm. 2nd. Whether you are new and curious about your spiritual path or an advanced practitioner seeking an evolving community, we hope you will join us in the exploration of the connection between spirit, mind & body. Features a speaker from 12-1pm, followed by private sessions w/practitioners. Free talk; $20/20 mins for sessions. Archstone Counseling and Treatment Center, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. SpiritMindBodyRVA.com. Gallery 5 Arts: Music & Culture – 5-10pm. Your nonprofit multipurpose community space for events, art, music, culture & learning. Visit website for events & info. Gallery 5, 200 W. Marshall St. 757773-7618. Gallery5Arts.org Restore, Renew, Revive – 5:45-7:15pm. 2nd & 4th. Use mudras to evoke the subtle body, pranayama (breathing techniques) to calm the nervous system & props to help melt away bodily tension. Dan Weiseman. Pay what can. Yoga Source, 3122 W Cary St, Ste 220. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.

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Carey Phillips, LMT, EEMCP, NCTMB 2307 N. Parham Rd. 804-205-6531, West End WellIntoLife.com Intuitive and integrative bodywork. Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner, Structural Integration and massage therapies. Bringing balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. Empowering individuals to live more vibrant lives! See ad on page 15.

Essential Oils

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LISA CUSANO

LOTUS PROFESSIONAL COLLEGE

8935 Patterson Avenue Richmond, VA 23229 804-290-0980 Lotus@LotusVA.com

The Lotus School offers training in Acupuncture, Massage, Esthetics, and Master Esthetics. Certificate to operate issued by SCHEV and accredited by ACCSC. Student clinics for all of our programs are located at the school. See ad on page 3.

Energy Healing

dōTERRA Wellness Advocate, 212455 804-656-5090 MyDoTerra.com/LisaCusano Facebook.com/EssentiallyWellRVA Looking for alternatives? Find out why dōTERRA is committed to sharing the life-enhancing benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils and essential 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 15.

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HEALING CREATIONS

Rev. Emily Pels, BFA, CHTP, RScP/ Minister, RoHun Doctor 804-740-0509, West End Richmond EPels@aol.com EmilyPels.com Working together to help you to remember what an awesome gift you are to the world. Experience a powerful healing restoring Joy, Balance, Harmony, Pain Release. Offering Healing Touch, Intuitive Energy Medicine, RoHun, Crystal Healing, Past Life Regression, Mandala Art and Soul Portrait therapies.

AGRIBERRY FARM & CSA

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Join our 2022 CSA program and eat healthier with a weekly box of nutritious, 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 ads on pages 17 and 21.

FARM TO FAMILY CSA

804-397-7337 TheFarmbus.csaware.com FB: Farm to Family CSA/the Farmbus IG: @TheFarmbus Offering an all-local, four-season diet of naturally grown/raised vegetables, fruits, dairy and meats since 2009. We are a veteran-owned business supporting local farmers. Ask about military discounts. Quick and easy sign-ups online. Home delivery 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 804-377-2222 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 19.

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Gain more life balance in a relaxed, strictly confidential setting. Goaland results-oriented. Free 30-minute consultation. Further information available on our website.

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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 scheduling available.

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.

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Our expert staff offers counseling for over 100 different disease states/issues, such as Ketogenic Weight Loss, Modified Elimination Diet, Mediterranean Diet, ADD/ADHD, Overall Nutrition, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Depression, Stress/Anxiety, Pain Management, Autism, BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), Sports Nutrition, Respiratory Conditions, AntiAging (Optimal Aging), Allergies, Skin Ailments, Auto-Immune Disorders, GI Issues, Chronic Disease (ie: CFS/FM, RA, MS, etc.). We also offer ongoing free educational health webinars addressing 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 you. Contact our Patient Care Coordinator if you would like to schedule a consultation or have questions. PatientCare@SouthRiverRx.com.

Far West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico 804-741-5267 Info@GlenmoreYoga.com GlenmoreYoga.com Providing Therapeutic Massage for 30+ years. Sessions are tailored to your needs and can include Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Prenatal/Post-Partum, Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Thai, Swedish, Sports, Chair, Couples and Infant Massage. We also offer Aromatherapy. Gift certificates available. See ad, page 9.

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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 preferred provider of customized medications, nutritional counseling, nutritional supplements 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 Management, Dermatologic, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Topical Anti-Infective medications and Veterinary compounded medication for pets. We also offer an affordable, wide range of comprehensive tests (Saliva, Urine, Hair, Stool, Genetic, etc.) designed for individuals who are looking for additional insight into their health and wellbeing. South River offers multiple shipping options, 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 Accredited Compounding Pharmacy, has been an industry leader for 23+ years. Specialists in customized compounding, bio-identical hormones, veterinary/equine compounding, traditional pharmacy, palliative care, professional quality supplements, CBD experts, Food Inflammation Testing, and more. See ad on page 2.

Physical Therapy RVA PHYSICAL THERAPY

2620 A Gaskins Road, Henrico 101 Heaths Way, Midlothian 804-396-6753 Ramky@RVAPhysicalTherapy.com RVAPhysicalTherapy.com RVA Physical Therapy specializes in Orthopedic, Pelvic Health, Sports and Aquatic Physical Therapy. Our mission is “Excellent Care, Exceptional Results”—we are committed to providing personalized solutions to get our patients back to their active lifestyles. Flexible scheduling available and most major insurances accepted. See ad on page 3.

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Trained and certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine. Specialties: Primary care and chronic disease management by integrative holistic approach. Weight loss and medical nutrition counseling, skin care, IV nutrition, Ayurveda, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). See ad on back cover.

I help professional women and veterans who have been traumatized release anxiety and create a positive mindset to reach their goals. Feel happier and focused. RTT combines Neurolinguistic Programming, Cognitive Based Therapy and Hypnotherapy. Results generally occur in 3 sessions, sometimes sooner. See ad, page 9.

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Integrative approach to medicine, optimizing a realistic plan for your health/disease management. As a pharmacist, I review your medications to determine which ones are needed. Implement alternative therapies. Web visits available for established patients. See ad on page 7.

NANCY A. POWELL, M.D.

River’s Way Healthcare of Virginia 5500 Monument Ave, Ste T 804-379-4560 RiversWayHealthcareVA.com RiversWayVA@gmail.com

Talia Moser, Reflexologist, IIR certified By appt., TMoser8@verizon.net 804-399-3353, Richmond TaliaMoser.com Reflexology is a holistic healing art. Applying pressure to points on the feet and hands stimulates a healing response in glands, organs and systems, resulting in better circulation, vitality and peace. Hot stone massage with essential oil included at end renews tired feet. International Institute of Reflexology certified. Wheelchair accessible.

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Offering expanded healing services in new location. Providing traditional primary care and alternative approaches to support the body’s ability to heal itself. Extensive study in the mind-body connection to achieve optimal health. Certified by the American Board of Scientific Medical Intuition.

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NITYA LIVING YOGA

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