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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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AT ROYAL MEDICAL CLINIC

by Nancy Somera

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The Trifecta of Sustainability

by Nancy Somera

16 URBAN GARDENING TAKES ROOT

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20 HOW TRIGLYCERIDES TAKE A TOLL

Beyond Cholesterol by James Occhiogrosso

22 THE BETTER BRAIN DIET

Eat Right To Stay Sharp by Lisa Marshall

24 RECYCLING

EVERYDAY REFUSE

What Happens after the Blue Bin is Emptied by avery Mack

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ast week, I picked up some organic, farm-fresh carrots at the farmers’ market. When I bit into this amazingly crisp, sweet treat, I was transported back to my childhood, when frankly, food just tasted better. It reminded me of the strawberries I picked from my grandparents’ garden. During summer vacation, the garden was flourishing and I could pick a berry and experience sunshine in a single juicy bite. As I reflect on the richness of that food, I realize how much I took it for granted. I have a dream in which I walk out to collect my morning fruit and fresh eggs, and later that day head to my garden to pick my fresh herbs and vegetables for the evening meal. But lack of space or time or know-how has been my excuse for not bringing this dream to life. Even though I have always been a “city girl”, our feature article, “Urban Gardening Takes Root,” provides me with many simple ideas for starting up a new adventure to grow my own live food. Even I can give “lasagna gardening” a try! In the meantime, I am happy for the opportunity to access local organic produce and products from the many farmers’ markets in town that attract community sponsored agriculture (CSA) programs and foragers that truck in produce from California. The community is fortunate to have opportunities across the valley on so many different days of the week. Our website lists of their times, locations and contact information at NA-LV.com>Local Resources>Farmers Markets, CSAs & Food Co-ops. To learn more about taking local food to a whole new level, read our Business Spotlight on fresh52, “Fresh, Local and Organic: The Trifecta of Sustainability.” I may not be able to live on a farm, but I can tend my own inner garden! Over the years, my wellness journey has brought to my attention the importance of balancing my inner terrain. In 1883, the French chemist and biologist Antoine Beauchamp stated, “The primary cause of disease is in us, always in us.” When our digestive tract is not what it should be, our body will send us a multitude of messages in the format of physical and mental symptoms. Over the past few years, I have learned from Donna Gates in The Body Ecology Diet and Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in The Gut and Psychology Syndrome that I personally fit the phrase, “You are what you eat!” I have eliminated gluten and refined sugar from my diet and experienced amazing health transformations. This month, “The Better Brain Diet: Eat Right To Stay Sharp,” gives us some great tips for securing our mental clarity and ensuring that our minds will be as healthy as our bodies. Be well,

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newsbriefs Project Dinner Table Returns

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ickets to the fourth season of Project Dinner Table, the popular local dining phenomenon that combines appreciation for the farm-to-table movement with a philanthropic approach, go on sale March 9 for events to be held April 20, May 18, September 21, October 19 and November 10. A series of dinners, served around one long, white-linen-draped table set in a unique and adventurous setting, celebrates phenomenal local chefs, local growers and sustainable sources. Each gathering brings diverse individuals together to share a meal served family-style, while rediscovering the lost art of conversation. Guests at every event may expect to find themselves breaking bread with local growers, food artisans, restaurateurs and other community-spirited members. The new seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chefs and locations will be announced soon, along with Project Dinner Tableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new initiatives for 2013, further spreading the message of bringing community together to celebrate people, food and purpose. Season packages and individual dinner tickets may be purchased at Project DinnerTable.com.

New Sacred Space Grand Opening

ust Breathe Wellness Center, the newest sacred space in Las Vegas to evolve, transform and awaken, is hosting a grand opening celebration on March 9 with free yoga and meditation demonstrations from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a free yoga class from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., featuring four different teachers and styles, and a kirtan at 6:30 p.m. The healing center offers several styles of yoga, meditation, healing modalities, Reiki and healing circles, healthy food classes, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; yoga, drumming, book clubs, pot lucks and many fun workshops for adults, teens and kids, all geared toward gaining inner peace and tranquility. Healers and teachers are invited to host a workshop or rent space for a private healing room as an independent contractor. Plans are underway to build a rooftop garden patio full of green trees, plants and flowering vines. Water features, awnings and statuary will create a tranquil space for classes, parties and events, such as weddings. The space will also accommodate yoga classes with a view of the mountains and full moon meditations, kirtans and drum circles under the stars. Location: 5333 S. Arville St., Ste. 206. For more information call 702-553-6819 or visit JustBreatheWellnessCenter.com. See ad, page 9.

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newsbriefs Parenting Nutrition Education Program

lark County Cooperative Extension has launched a new parenting education program, Little Books and Little Cooks, to address both parenting and nutrition education needs. The seven-week workshop series is offered to preschool-age children and their parents to learn about healthy eating and nutrition and gain positive parent-child interaction skills by reading children’s books about healthy nutrition, cooking and eating together. Topics for the classes include proper hand-washing procedures, food safety and kitchen safety rules, USDA MyPlate (five food groups), benefits of cooking with children, multicultural foods, parents’ feeding style, hunger and fullness cues, picky eating behaviors and the importance of eating fruits and vegetables.

For more information and class schedules, contact Dr. YaeBin Kim at 702-257-5521 or email KimY@unce.unr.edu.

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Gone Green Expo 2013 at Suncoast Hotel & Casino

he Large Vision Business Network Mixer (LVBNM) Gone Green Expo 2013, presented by Republic Services, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., March 5, at the Suncoast Hotel & Casino Grand Ballroom. More than 50 Clark County green industry exhibits focus on topics such as electricity production, energy efficiency, food, pollution, solid waste and water conservation. Food sampling from the Chef’s Corner, demonstrations and raffle drawings will be available throughout the evening. LVBNM is also kicking off their annual plastic bottle collection drive to help reach their goal to collect 100,000 pieces within a one-year period. “Our world is changing,” avows Paula Jackson, LVBNM owner. “There are a lot of things that affect our planet in a bad way, but the good news is that everyone can help to reduce them and do their bit for the environment.” Admission is free for all ages. Tickets for adults over 18 available at Findlay Chevrolet and any Storage West Self Storage location. The first 100 attendees will receive a goodie bag. For more information, call 702-639-6964 or email LVBNMLasVegas@aol.com.

Free Weight Loss Consultation

tella Chiropractic & Wellness Center is offering a free consultation and exam to Natural Awakenings readers interested in losing weight. Using appropriate blood tests and Quantum Reflex Analysis, the staff is able to evaluate underlying conditions that could be preventing successful weight loss. Dr. David Stella’s philosophy is that the body needs to be healthy and functioning properly to eliminate fat. The proper amount of hydrochloric acid must be present in the stomach for good digestion and the liver must be working efficiently to act as the hub for all fat-burning hormones found in the thyroid, pancreas, adrenal and pituitary glands and ovaries. When liver detoxification is compromised, it can cause a hormonal imbalance in the body that results in unwanted weight gain. Once organ deficiencies are addressed, the weight-loss journey is smoother and more effortless. Eliminating inflammation-inducing foods such as gluten, dairy and soy can also lead to more permanent weight loss. The center offers the ILipo Ultra laser machine to help facilitate greater weight loss. To schedule a free consultation, call Angela at 702-932-1798 and mention this article. For more information, visit StellaChiropractic.com. See ad, page 6.

DISCOVERY Children’s Museum Opens this Month

he new DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, in Symphony Park adjacent to the Smith Center, will open to the public at 10 a.m., March 9. The 58,000-square-foot, three-story building is nearly twice the size of the old museum that closed February 3 after serving children and families of Las Vegas for 22 years. The additional space will allow for expanded educational programming. “The new DISCOVERY Children’s Museum will set a new standard for interactive education in Las Vegas, and truly establish this organization as a community cornerstone. We are ready to wow our visitors and supporters, and are incredibly excited and proud to have the support of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation and the Smith Center,” says CEO Linda Quinn. Nine themed exhibition halls are filled with all-new exhibits that demonstrate the museum’s core educational values of science, arts and culture. The new museum will also provide a larger traveling exhibition gallery and programming and workshop spaces. For more information call 702-382-3445 or visit NowToWow.org. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Cooking For a Cause

hole Foods Market Las Vegas and Land Rover Las Vegas have partnered to present Cooking for a Cause!, a series of cooking demonstrations featuring a different local guest chef for each class. Class fees are matched by the sponsors and donated to a different nonprofit organization each month. Demonstrations will be held at Whole Foods Market locations March 28, at the Henderson store, 100 South Green Valley Parkway; April 25 and June 27, at the Fort Apache store, 8855 West Charleston Boulevard; and May 23, at the Town Square store, 6689 Las Vegas Boulevard. All classes begin at 6 p.m. Cost is $5. For more information or to RSVP, email LasVegasEvents@WholeFoods.com.

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Free Spring Gardening Classes in Henderson

lark County Cooperative Extension master gardeners are offering a series of free classes in March at 9 a.m., Saturdays, at Acacia Park, in Henderson. Participants will tour the demonstration garden to explore what a garden in the desert can become, and have questions answered by the experts. They will learn how the most successful and water-wise landscapes in our desert environment incorporate native and adaptable plants. Topics include basics of backyard composting and how to manage a compost pile safely and efficiently. Putting worms to work can be a family project and good for the garden, as well. There are many benefits in planning a landscape using companion planting—an art that can decrease garden pests, add variety and diversity and help bring a balanced eco-system to the landscape. Optimize growing potential and beautify small porches, patios and decks through the creative use of containers. The Nevada Cooperative Extension will have an Ask a Master Gardener table at the park on class days. Location: 50 Casa Del Fuego (Intersection of 215 and 515). Preregistration is requested at CityOfHenderson.com/parks.

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Drinks Tied to Tooth Trouble

hen replacing lost fluids during or after a workout, consider how beverage choices can affect the health of teeth. A recent study published in General Dentistry, the journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that increased consumption of sports and energy drinks is causing irreversible damage to teeth, especially among adolescents. A reported 30 to 50 percent of U.S. teens regularly imbibe energy drinks, and as many as 62 percent down at least one sports drink a day. “Young adults consume these drinks assuming that they will improve their sports performance and energy levels and that they are ‘better’ than soda,” says Associate Professor Poonam Jain, lead author of the study, who serves as director of community and preventive dentistry at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. “Most of these patients are shocked to learn that the drinks are essentially bathing their teeth with acid.” In testing the effect of acidity levels on samples of human tooth enamel immersed in 13 sports and nine energy beverages, researchers found that damage to enamel was evident after only five days of exposure. Moreover, energy drinks were twice as harmful as sports drinks. “These drinks erode or thin out the enamel of the teeth, leaving them more susceptible to decay and sensitivity,” says Jain.

Battle of the Bulge

ccording to the American Heart Association, about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese today, nearly triple the rate in 1963. A new report by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation advises that if adult obesity rates continue on their current trajectories, by 2030, 13 states could have rates above 60 percent; 39 states above 50 percent; and all 50 states above 44 percent. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity, based on research at 10 universities, points to the use of hormones in factory meat production as a major reason for this trend. Pesticides are another culprit; the average American is exposed to 10 to 13 different types each day via food, beverages and drinking water, and nine of the 10 most commonly used are endocrine disrupters linked to weight gain. Genetically modified U.S. food crops are also sprayed heavily with biocides. Findings presented at the 2007 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science linked bisphenol A (BPA)—an industrial chemical contained in plastic soda, drinking and baby bottles—with abnormal estrogen function. To win the battle of the bulge, Americans need to eat balanced diets and exercise regularly, but additional steps can further help: choose organic, grass-fed meat instead of corn-fed; use glass instead of plastic containers for beverages and food storage; avoid canned food unless the label states BPA-free; and consume yogurt daily or take a high-quality probiotic to help restore healthy intestinal flora.

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healthbriefs TIME TO END WaTER FLuORIDaTION IN LaS VEGaS

Fluoridating the municipal water supply has never been proven to reduce cavities in children when compared to areas with non-fluoridated water. However, Las Vegas continues to add hydrofluoric acid, an industrial waste product that has never been tested by the FDA as safe and effective for human consumption, to local drinking water. The hydrofluoric acid compound added to the water also contains lead and arsenic, which accumulate in the body over time. When white or brown spots appear on children’s teeth, this is an indication of fluoride overexposure and that other organs like the kidneys, brain, bones, pineal gland and thyroid have been affected. The American Dental Association recommends that infant formula not be made with fluoridated tap water, due to the effects it can have on a developing baby. Numerous studies have proven that excess fluoride exposure causes a decrease in intelligence quotient (IQ); an increase risk of osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, in young boys; and a reduction in proper kidney and thyroid function. The main ingredient in rat poison is fluoride and fumigants sprayed on produce to kill pests are fluoride-based, which could be a reason why toothpaste warning labels instruct consumers to call poison control if a pea-size amount of fluoridated toothpaste is swallowed. The level of fluoride individuals receive varies greatly depending on body size, so it is difficult to monitor the amount and associated effects of fluoridated water consumption. According to Michael Bell, DDS, he has seen no difference in children’s teeth following the addition of fluoride to the local drinking water. “So is the assumed benefit worth the risk of adverse effects on our community here in Las Vegas?” he asks. Dr. Bell is a holistic dentist at the Bell Center Biological and Holistic Dentistry, located at 8068 W. Sahara Ave., Ste. A, Las Vegas. For treatment, call 702-256-7666 or visit LVtmjDentist.com. See ad, page 15.

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Dining app for Special-Needs Diets

oodCare’s new EveryoneEat! Android and iPhone app allows anyone to make informed meal decisions at 180,000 restaurant locations nationwide, based on their nutrition needs and meal preferences. Users enter their basic information such as age, gender, height, weight and activity level, plus any chronic health conditions and special dietary restrictions, at FoodCare. me. Instant analysis enables them to search for dishes at restaurants by type of cuisine or restaurant name. “People need to easily answer the basic question: ‘Does this dish meet my dietary guidelines?’ and if not, “What’s off and by how much?’” says CEO Ken Marshall. According to the U.S. government’s Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, which monitors the use and cost of health care and insurance coverage, nearly half of Americans today are living with a nutrition-related chronic disease. The National Restaurant Association estimates that Americans order 47 percent of all of their meals from restaurants.

globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Windy Woes

Solving Wind Power’s Hidden Pollution Problem The U.S. Department of Energy reports that although wind power accounts for just over 4 percent of domestic electrical generation, it comprises a third of all new electric capacity. Even with the freedom from coal or oil that wind power creates, a major component of the generating devices, the turbine blades, has its own carbon footprint that needs examining. Some of the blades are as long as a football field, and the metal, fiberglass or carbon composites must be mined, refined, manufactured and transported, all consuming energy and creating materials that are difficult to recycle when they reach the end of their usefulness and are replaced. Christopher Niezrecki, a member of the University of MassachusettsLowell Wind Energy Research Group, estimates the United States will have as many as 170,000 wind turbines by 2030, creating more than 34,000 discarded blades each year. The next generation of blade material may come from natural cellulose fibers and bio-based plastics derived from soybean, linseed and other vegetable oils, instead of oilbased polymers. A $1.9 million National Science Foundation grant is funding the research. Source: FastCoexist.com

Dishpan Plants

Waste Water Cuts Fertilizer use The effluent created by household sinks, washing machines and showers, known as gray water, could provide a new, lowcost source of irrigation for landscape plants that cuts down on the amount of fertilizer required to maintain them. The nonprofit Water Environmental Research Foundation’s (WERF) new report shows that many plants used for landscaping benefit from the use of gray water (Tinyurl.com/graywaterreport). The study looked at seven homes in Arizona, California, Colorado and Texas with new and longstanding gray water systems that recycle wastewater to irrigate outdoor plants. Although the soil irrigated with gray water showed higher levels of cleaners, antimicrobials and sodium compared with areas irrigated with fresh water, there was enough nitrogen present in gray water to reduce or eliminate the need for additional fertilizers. Not all plants responded positively, but WERF Communications Director Carrie Capuco says, “Gray water can be successfully used with the right plant choices.” Guidelines include heavily mulching the area where gray water is supplied to minimize contact with pets. natural awakenings

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globalbriefs Coyote ugly

Critters Becoming New urban Pioneers Stray dogs and feral cats in our cities may be supplanted by raccoons, foxes and coyotes if current trends continue. Even mountain lions and bears are unexpectedly showing up in urban landscapes. Evidence suggests that clashes between humans and other predators will increase and potentially intensify. Ohio State University Biologist Stan Gehrt stated, “The coyote is the test case for other animals,” at an EcoSummit 2012 conference in Columbus, Ohio. “We’re finding that these animals are much more flexible than we gave them credit for, and they’re adjusting to our cities.” Coyotes, commonplace around many metropolitan areas, don’t seem to mind the density, with some packs each confining themselves to a one-third-square-mile territory. Eradication efforts have sometimes faltered, partially because of public backlashes sympathetic to wild animals, plus a pattern in which new coyotes tend to quickly move into areas where other animals have been evicted. Gehrt poses the question, “Are we going to be able to adjust to them living with us or are we not going to be able to coexist?” Source: The Christian Science Monitor

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Superior Soil

Organic Farming Sustains Earth’s Richness Famed as the happiest country on Earth, the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is now aiming to become 100 percent organic, phasing out artificial chemicals in farming in the next 10 years. Agence France-Presse reports that Bhutan currently sends rare mushrooms to Japan, vegetables to up-market hotels in Thailand, its highly prized apples to India and red rice to the United States. Jurmi Dorji, of southern Bhutan’s 103-member Daga Shingdrey Pshogpa farmers’ association, says their members are in favor of the policy. “More than a decade ago, people realized that the chemicals were not good for farming,” he says. “I cannot say everyone has stopped using chemicals, but almost 90 percent have.” An international metastudy published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science that analyzed 74 studies on soils in fields under organic or conventional farming practices has found that over time, the carbon content in the organic fields significantly increased. For farmers everywhere, that means organic agriculture results in a richer, more productive soil, with plenty of humus, which is conducive to higher yields. Peter Melchett, policy director at Britain’s Organic Soil Association, says a primary benefit of a country becoming 100 percent organic is an assurance of quality to consumers that creates both an international reputation and associated market advantage.

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INNOVATION IS KEY AT ROYAL MEDICAL CLINIC by Nancy Somera

r. Daniel F. Royal, chief physician and thus, determine which medicines are best for a medical director of the Royal Medipatient, as well. cal Clinic, in Henderson, has followed “The future of medicine is in stem cell reseveral callings, but his natural ability resides in search and DNA testing,” avows Royal. “Doctors medicine. The son of an allopathic and homeocan gain a bigger overall picture of the patient. pathic physician, Royal began working in his It takes away some of the guessing. It’s easier for father’s medical clinic in Eugene, Oregon, when patients to comply, because what is prescribed he was 14 years old, processing lab tests and for them is specific to their unique makeup and working as an X-ray technician. leads to faster results.” Later, his education and training led to deMedicine is a science that can never have grees in osteopathic and homeopathic medicine, all the answers, which is why each doctor’s Nevada board certification in family practice experience plays a large role in determining a and additional training in medical alternatives proper course of treatment. “I love working with in Europe and Canada. He also graduated from people and using my education, experience and Dr. Daniel F. Royal law school and is licensed to practice patent law intuition to solve problems,” Royal says. “Every in Nevada, an asset he found useful when he filed a patent in patient’s symptoms are a puzzle to solve, and alternative 2011 for a method he helped develop of obtaining pluripomedicine lets me be creative.” tent stem cells from autologous blood. Royal is excited about the array of new tools at his Pluripotent stem cells are often termed “true” stem disposal, noting, “We have many options to choose from: cells, because they have the potential to differentiate into vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, homeopathics, almost any type of cell in the body. Pluripotent cells can be ultraviolet light, electromagnetic fields and so forth, as well coaxed to replace diseased cells and tissues in treating a as medicines. Our goal is to encourage the healing power wide array of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and within the body to do its job more efficiently. We use treatchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Those that ments in combination for synergy to optimize overall health suffer from autoimmune diseases such as Parkinson’s can also and well-being.” potentially benefit from their use. “This research is cutting Royal is hopeful that this will be a transitional year for edge,” says Royal. “We’re able to harvest ‘real’ stem cells in both his Royal Medical Clinic and himself personally. While high amounts from a patient’s own blood and direct healthy he will continue to serve in a supervisory role with the clinic, differentiated cells to where they are needed for healing.” he plans to add new practitioners to his staff so he can allot Royal has also developed a new methodology to determore time to training physicians and teaching the general mine the best exercise and diet regimen for patients. Using public about the innovations to which his research has led. DNA testing, he can determine metabolic pathways based “I have faith and belief in what we’re doing and in the talents on their genetic code and identify chromosome markers that and abilities of my staff at Royal Medical,” he says. “Now, may indicate a deficiency or inadequacy in a patient that I would like to educate more people about the unique and could make them vulnerable to certain health risks. Using cutting-edge modalities that are now available for them to be this information, Royal can tailor patients’ diet and exercise healthier, happier and pain-free.” requirements to meet their specific needs, leading to weightloss success without repeated, unsuccessful attempts with Location: 9065 S. Pecos Rd., Ste. 250, Henderson. For more programs that are genetically inappropriate for some people. information or to schedule an appointment, call 702-938He can also do DNA testing for metabolic pathways and 5055 or visit RoyalMedicalClinic.com. See ad, page 21.

I love working with people and using my education, experience and intuition to solve problems. Every patient’s symptoms are a puzzle to solve, and alternative medicine lets me be creative. ~Dr. Daniel F. Royal natural awakenings

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The Healing Power of Silence by Robert Rabbin

ne day I disappeared into Silence…

It was more than grace, an epiphany or a mystical union; it was my soul’s homecoming, my heart’s overflowing love, my mind’s eternal peace. In Silence, I experienced freedom, clarity and joy as my true self, felt my core identity and essential nature as a unity-in-love with all creation, and realized it is within this essence that we learn to embody healing in our world. This Silence belongs to us all—it is who and what we are. Selfless silence knows only the present moment, this incredible instant of pure life when time stops and we breathe the high-altitude

air we call love. Let us explore Silence as a way of knowing and being, which we know, which we are. Silence is within. It is within our breath, like music between thoughts, the light in our eyes. It is felt in the high arc of birds, the rhythm of waves, the innocence of children, the heart’s deepest emotions that have no cause. It is seen in small kindnesses, the stillness of nights and peaceful early mornings. It is present when beholding a loved one, joined in spirit. In Silence, we open to life and life opens to us. It touches the center of our heart, where it breaks open to reveal another heart that knows how to meet life with open arms. Silence knows that

thoughts about life are not life itself. If we touch life through Silence, life touches us back intimately and we become one with life itself. Then the mystery, wonder, beauty and sanctity becomes our life. Everything but wonderment falls away; anger, fear and violence disappear as if they never existed. Knowing Silence is knowing our self and our world for the first time. We only have to be still until that Silence comes forth from within to illuminate and embrace us, serving as the teacher, teaching and path, redeeming and restoring us in love. In this truth-filled moment, we enter our Self fully and deeply. We know our own beauty, power and magnificence. As the embodiment of Silence, we are perfection itself, a treasure that the world needs now. Right now the Universe needs each of us to be our true Self, expressing the healing power of our heart, in Silence. As a lifelong mystic, Robert Rabbin is an innovative self-awareness teacher and author of The 5 Principles of Authentic Living. Connect at RobertRabbin.com.

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Fresh, Local and Organic: The Trifecta of Sustainability

by Nancy Somera

he fresh52 Farmers’ & Artisan Market, in partnership with Whole Foods Market, is now operating from 3 to 7 p.m., Fridays, in the Town Square Whole Foods parking lot. The market features locally grown, organic, sustainable and seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, spices, sauces, nuts, handmade artisanal items and more. In addition, Whole Foods Market will have its stationary Blender Bike on hand, which boasts an attached Vitamix blender to make a smoothie as patrons pedal. Carrie Hogan, founder and owner of fresh52, was inspired by the documentary film, Food, Inc., which encourages viewers to do their part in their community and start a farmers’ market. She used her event planning experience to turn her passion into a business and opened the first of three markets in May 2010. Hogan states, “Shopping at farmers’ markets supports the local econo-

my, shortens the food chain and helps prevent food system failure. Right now, we are in the middle of a social justice movement that is changing how we get our food in a positive direction. Change comes from the passion of the people. There is no reason why we shouldn’t have healthy food readily available to us, and farmers’ markets bring healthy, in-season food to our community members in a way that is more sustainable.” There are some limitations to the concept at present. “It is best to eat local and organic when you can, but some products, for example, bananas, are not local,” Hogan explains. “Many of our local farmers practice organic farming, but can’t afford to be certified organic. They are known as sustainable farmers, which means they don’t use pesticides or chemicals, are non-GMO and their farming and food distribution methods have a limited effect on the environment. Organic farming puts an emphasis on putting nutrients back

into the soil. If the minerals are not in the soil, they will not be in the food we are eating. Fresh52 purveyors practice organic or sustainable farming methods. We visit every farm to make sure that the food sold at markets is farmed in the manner represented.” Newcomers to the field could well take heed of Hogan’s experience. “For the best selection, attend the market early,” she says. “Always walk the entire market before making any purchases and talk to the farmer or purveyor about what you are buying. Don’t shy away from in-season produce that is unfamiliar to you; instead, ask the purveyor for suggestions and recipes for preparing each food. If budget is a concern, visit the market later in the day when farmers have reduced their prices, sometimes as low as $1.” Hogan has definite plans for expansion going forward, “possibly a fourth market in the North Las Vegas/ Bicentennial area, but not for a few years,” she notes. “My goal was three markets in three years, and now I want to baby these three and make them exceptional by providing a constant and convenient variety of fresh, healthy food to our community.” Two other markets are held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, at Tivoli Village, and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundays, at Sansone Place, in Henderson. For more information, visit fresh52.com. See ads, pages 10 and 28.

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Feeding Ourselves Well

urban Gardening Takes Root

70 percent of these gardens are in urban or suburban areas. “We’re seeing a new crop of farmers that defy stereotypes,” observes David Tracey, owner of EcoUrbanist environmental design in Vancouver, Canada, and author of Urban Agriculture. “Some are office workers leaving unsatisfying jobs, techie types learning the trade in universities and back-to-theland folks that happen to live in cities. Others are activists taking on the industrial farm system, folks adopting trends or entrepreneurs that see opportunities in the rising prices of quality food and the proximity of millions of customers.”

Opportunities and Pitfalls

by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist

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n just one-twelfth of an acre, including lots of paths and a compost heap, our family grows the vast majority of the fresh vegetables we need, plus a decent chunk of our fruits and berries,” says Erica Strauss. “It’s not a huge garden, but we still feel nearly overwhelmed with the harvest in late August.” Her family of four tends a diversity of edibles on their urban lot in a suburb of Seattle, Washington. Word has spread because Strauss writes about her experiences via Northwest Edible Life, a blog about food growing, cooking and urban homesteading. “Every kid on the block has picked an Asian pear off my espalier and munched on raw green beans,” she notes. “Even picky eaters seem pretty interested when they can pick tasty treats right from the tree or vine.” We don’t need to live in a rural area or on a farm to grow our own food. By the close of World War II, nearly 40 percent of all fruits and vegetables supplying Americans stateside were grown in victory gardens in the communities in which they were consumed.

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Today, these small plots are often termed kitchen gardens, comprising parts of household lawns, schoolyards, balconies, patios and rooftops. Fresh taste and the security of local food supplies in case of manmade or natural upheavals are drawing more people to gardening.

Garden Cities

“Urbanization, a major demographic trend, has implications for how we grow and consume food,” observes Roger Doiron, founder of Kitchen Gardeners International. “If we agree that feeding more people fresh, local foods is a priority, we’re going to need to landscape and, in many cases, retrofit urban and suburban areas for increased food production.” Millions of Americans now participate in growing mainstay foods. According to a 2009 study by the National Gardening Association, 31 percent of all U.S. households grew food for their families in 2008, and more have since the economic downturn. Bruce Butterfield, the association’s research director, estimates that nearly

Urban gardening has unexpected advantages in its use of organic waste like coffee grounds from a local coffee house and rainwater from area rooftops. Converting lawns at schools, churches and empty city lots into community gardens fosters community connections, improves access to affordable nutritious foods and creates employment opportunities. A widespread challenge to the trend is dealing with the quality of urban soil and testing for possible toxins. Often, urban soil must be improved using compost and other nutrients before plants can prosper. A nearby irrigation source is also required. “One potential problem for urban gardeners may be the community reaction to an edible landscape,” admits Strauss. “In some cities, edible gardens in the front yard or even the common parking strip are celebrated and even officially encouraged. But in communities where lawn is still king and city codes regarding vegetation are vague and open to interpretation, one complaint from an anonymous neighbor can become an exhausting political and legal fight.”

Feeding Community

Community gardens often transform vacant lots and other marginal land into green growing places. In Chicago, The Peterson Garden Project, an awardwinning nonprofit program, has been turning unsightly empty lots into raisedbeds in which residents learn to grow their own food since 2010. “Nationally, it’s been found that having a community garden on unused

land increases property values, decreases crime and promotes a sense of unity with neighbors and others,” explains LaManda Joy, president and founder of the project. “We work with property owners on the short-term use of their land to enhance the community in which they eventually plan to develop.” “Participating in a community garden serves up a lot of individual victories,” says Joy. “Improved health and nutrition, learning a new skill, teaching kids where food comes from, productive exercise, mental well-being, connecting with others and saving money—community gardens help make all of this possible.”

Being Prepared

“How many recalls have we seen because some food item has been contaminated and people have suffered or died as a result? I am concerned about the safety and security of our food supply,” says Wendy Brown, whose family tends a quarter-acre garden with raised and landscaped beds and containers wrapped around their home plus an onsite greenhouse in a beach resort suburb of Portland, Maine. “As a mother, it concerns me that I might feed my children something that will hurt them. High-fructose corn syrup, genetically engineered crops and BPA-lined cans are all making headlines. It just seems smarter to grow it myself; that way, we have more control over what our family is eating.” Brown is one of more than 3 million Americans that are following FEMA recommendations in preparing for any event that might disrupt food supplies. Her book, Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs, shares everything her family has done to safeguard themselves, including growing produce, caring for animals and canning, freezing, drying, cold storage or fermenting foods for later use. “For me, it’s more about being prepared for the everyday things that are happening, like increases in food and fuel prices or a loss of family income,” Brown says. “If we’re growing at least some of our own food, I have a lot less to worry about when such things happen.” The family also keeps rabbits and ducks, plus egg-laying and meat-providing chickens that can total 40 animals in the summer at their “nanofarm”. These also supply natural fertilizer for the crops. Nearby beehives provide 20 pounds of honey each year. Because the foods they produce are solely for their personal use, the Browns are exempt from regulatory restrictions. “Our neighbors love what we’re doing,” says Brown, whose house is close enough they can chat across their front porches. “One says our initiative reminds him of growing up in Maine pretty much self-sufficient. The other tells friends and coworkers they aren’t worried if things really go bad because they have us as neighbors.”

Growing Green Thumbs

“With some effort, urban gardeners can grow great vegetables anyplace that affords enough light and warmth,” advises Strauss, who gardens primarily in raised beds in her front and back yards. “I garden on the scale I do because I love it. It’s both relaxing and challenging, and we eat well.”

Learning to Make the Desert Bloom by Sarah Wagstaff

he Permaculture Learning Garden, created in 2010, is both a gathering place and a spot for quiet contemplation. Visitors are immersed in a unique environment where desert native plants, fruit trees, vines, vegetables and herbs intermingle. Through the ongoing efforts of local nonprofit Great Basin Permaculture (GBP), the garden has grown into a diverse food forest, with an equally diverse volunteer base. Garden co-founders Jessica Penrod, Tiffany Whisenant and Peter Frigeri first gathered as a permaculture book club, where they learned that the aim of permaculture was to create and maintain sustainable, nature-based systems, including gardens designed to benefit people and the environment. Originating in hot and dry regions of Australia, similar to those in our area, permaculture seemed a good fit to the trio, and they founded GBP with a piece of land in Las Vegas provided by Rosalind Brooks, of Vegas Roots Community Garden, where they could apply what they had learned. In keeping with permaculture principles, almost everything growing in the Permaculture Learning Garden has more than one function. Pomegranate trees provide food and shade. Sweet marjoram is a drought-tolerant perennial herb that also attracts pollinating bees. Edible legumes naturally fertilize the soil. Garden founders and volunteers work with whatever materials are close at hand or locally available. Pallets stacked against a back wall were used to build potting tables and a compost bin. Garden benches were not purchased, but instead built from the ground up, using onsite mud mixed with straw and sand. Volunteers and visitors alike are welcome to witness the garden’s progress. Permaculture guides are onsite every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, to answer questions, give tours and offer hands-on practice. The Permaculture Learning Garden is located within the Vegas Roots Community Garden, 715 N. Tonopah Dr. For more information and a listing of upcoming events, visit GreatBasinPermaculture.org. Sarah Wagstaff is a writer and gardener in Las Vegas.

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Desert Gardens Can Yield abundance by Donald Fabbi

n all of our gardening endeavors, it is important to know our United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) zone hardiness. Las Vegas is located in USDA Zone 9, deep in the Mojave Desert. Our growing conditions and gardening successes are greatly affected by three critical factors: warm/hot weather, annual rainfall and soil conditions. Weather – On average, our climate has 245 days of frostfree weather. This allows a year-round growing season. However, we also have around 52 days above 90 degrees and 22 days above 110 degrees. Tomatoes experience stress above 90 degrees. We can expect 35 days below freezing. The last frost in spring is around March 12. Rainfall – Average rainfall is about 4.25 inches per year. The average southern Nevada garden needs about 115 inches of water to exist. In June and July, gardens will require 4.15 inches per week; November through February, about one inch per week. Soil Conditions – This is our greatest challenge in Las Vegas. It is recommended that if you have only $100 to spend on your garden, then put $90 into your soil. The difficulty with our desert soil is our high salts and alkalinity (pH 8 or higher). Ideally, we would want 6 to 6.5 pH. Additionally, there is little or no organic matter. There are as many as 140 different soil profiles in our valley, so we have to take charge of our soil. In planning a first garden, start small. A small or container garden will have a greater chance of success because it is more manageable. In starting small, you will enjoy gardening, harvest more often and have healthier vegetables, herbs and fruits. An easy-access location, perhaps near the kitchen is recommended. Many vegetables say to plant in full sun, but in Las Vegas, consider part shade for many of those choices. Use shade cloths, or possibly plant corn in front of tomatoes or lettuces to provide filtered shade. Raised beds are a good choice because they solve some problems, mainly controlling soil in a limited area and providing good drainage. Make raised beds of any length, but no more than four feet wide, so you can reach the middle from both sides. You can grow most anything in our challenging climate, but you have to know the rules. Donald Fabbi is a master gardener with more than 65 years of experience in the cultivation of flowers, fruit trees, vegetables, plants and bushes, both native and non-native in USDA zones 4 through 11. He has accumulated more than 15,250 volunteer hours in community gardening projects and teaches gardening classes throughout Las Vegas.

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Urban gardening methods are as diverse as the growing conditions, space limitations and financial resources of the gardener. “Lasagna” gardening—layering newspaper or cardboard and other organic materials on top—can be effective in urban areas because it involves no digging or tilling. Just as with making compost, alternate between brown and green layers. Once the materials break down, add plants to the newly created growing bed. Urban dwellers with limited space may employ squarefoot gardening, intensively growing plants in raised beds using a growing medium of vermiculite, peat moss and compost. This method can yield fewer weeds and is easier on the back. “It’s an easy concept to grasp for new gardeners,” remarks Joy. “We use it to both maximize output in a small area and ensure healthy, organic, contaminant-free soil.” Rooftop gardens are becoming more common as larger agricultural operations use them to grow income crops. The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers anyone that sells more than $1,000 of produce to neighbors or area restaurants a farmer, rather than a gardener, so regulations may apply. For renters, just a few tomato plants in a well-maintained container on a patio or deck can yield as much as 50 pounds of tomatoes by taking advantage of its microclimate, influenced by wind blocks, heated surfaces and reflected light from windows. Urban gardening is also thriving indoors in terrariums, window boxes and small greenhouses. Even partially lit rooms can support certain vegetables or herbs with grow lights. Aquaponic gardening, a closed-loop system that involves both fish and vegetables, expands the self-sufficient possibilities of a hydroponic system of growing plants fed by liquid nutrients.

Feeding Ourselves

With more than 80 percent of Americans currently living in urban and suburban areas, the questionable nutrition of many mass-produced foods, increasing pesticide and herbicide use by non-organic farmers, greenhouse gas emissions from food transport and weather patterns altered by climate change, it’s past time to take back some control. Operating our own gardens and preparing our own meals turns us back into producers, not merely consumers. “For the most part, we’re just average suburbanites,” concludes Brown. “We just choose to have less lawn and more garden. A huge benefit is that we need less income because we’re buying less at the grocery store. Our goal is to semi-retire in our mid-50s—not because we’ve made a bunch of money, but because we’ve needed less money to live along the way.” John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of Farmstead Chef (FarmsteadChef.com), ECOpreneuring and Rural Renaissance, operate the award-winning Inn Serendipity Bed & Breakfast, in Browntown, WI. They grow 70 percent of their organic food; the cost savings helped them become mortgage-free in their mid-40s.

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Beyond Cholesterol

How Triglycerides Take a Toll by James Occhiogrosso

or many adults, an annual physical involves routine blood tests, followed by a discussion of cholesterol and blood pressure numbers, along with prescribed treatment ranging from improved nutrition and exercise to drugs. Triglycerides tend to be relegated to a minor mention—if they are discussed at all—yet regulating triglyceride levels can improve health.

Why Triglycerides Count

“High triglyceride levels usually accompany low HDL (good) cholesterol levels and often accompany tendencies toward high blood pressure and central (abdominal) obesity. These are the markers of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, very common disorders underlying obesity and increased risks of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes,” explains Dr. Andrew Weil on his website, DrWeil.com. While high triglyceride levels are not conclusively linked to the development of any specific disease, they are associated with the narrowing of arteries 20

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and impaired blood flow associated with cardiovascular disease. (Impaired blood flow also effects male erectile function.) Several recent studies, including one in the Annals of Internal Medicine, also suggest these could instigate the metabolic syndrome associated with the onset of diabetes and atherosclerosis, which can lead to stroke and cardiovascular disease.

What Creates Triglycerides?

Triglycerides, a normal component of blood, are introduced into the body by the fat in foods. Some are produced in the liver as the body’s response to a diet high in simple sugars or carbohydrates—especially hydrogenated oils and trans-fats. Evidence reported by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute suggests that very high intakes of carbohydrates are accompanied by a rise in triglycerides, noting that, “Carbohydrate intakes should be limited to 60 percent of total calories.” Many research scientists agree that

the main cause for high triglyceride levels is the Standard American Diet, notoriously high in sugars and simple carbohydrates, trans-fats and saturated animal fats, and far too low in complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals; specifically, vitamins A, B, C, D and especially E, plus the minerals selenium, magnesium, silicon and chromium. Sugars added to soft drinks and food products, especially those containing high-fructose corn syrup, also raise triglyceride levels significantly. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, author of From Fatigued to Fantastic! and national medical director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers, observes, “The average American gets about 150 pounds of sugar added to his/her diet each year from processed food, causing fatigue, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and a host of other problems.” Animal fats, like those in farm-raised red meats, typically contain a skewed ratio of the fats known as omega-3 and omega-6, with the latter dominating by nearly 20:1; a ratio also found in commercial packaged foods and baked goods. Many studies show such a high omega-6/omega-3 ratio tends to promote

disease. Eating oily fish and healthy plant oils such as cold-pressed virgin olive and coconut oil, nuts, seeds and minimally prepared foods provides a more balanced ratio of omega fatty acids.

Lowering Triglyceride Levels

Part of today’s medical paradigm focuses on lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol. As a result, many patients and doctors worry about cholesterol levels, but ignore triglycerides. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a triglyceride level of 100 milligrams per deciliter or less; about one-third of the population currently exceeds this. While drugs can help, the AHA does not recommend drug therapy except for people that have severe levels (more than 500mg/dL), which can increase the risk of acute pancreatitis. For those with high, but not severe levels, dietary and other lifestyle changes can be effective in lowering triglyceride levels. Logically, reducing consumption of red meat and processed foods, especially those containing trans-fats, and increasing consumption of complex carbohydrates from whole grains, vegetables,

fruits, nuts and legumes is recommended. AHA studies further show that daily supplementation of fish oil and full-spectrum vitamin E can reduce serum triglyceride levels significantly. In one study, fish oil containing at least 1,000 to 3,000 mg of omega-3 decreased such concentrations by 25 to 30 percent. In a 2009 study of a nationally representative group of 5,610 people published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, Dr. Earl S. Ford, of the U. S. Centers for Disease Control, found that about one-third had triglyceride levels above 150 mg/dL—considered somewhat high—while almost another 20 percent had high levels of 200-plus mg/dL. Always consult a knowledgeable health practitioner prior to beginning a new regimen. Just as with managing any aspect of health, care is required and knowledge is power. James Occhiogrosso, a natural health practitioner and master herbalist, specializes in salivary hormone testing and natural hormone balancing. His latest book is Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life. Find relevant articles at HealthNaturallyToday.com.

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Brain Diet

Eat Right To Stay Sharp by Lisa Marshall

ith 5.4 million Americans already living with Alzheimer’s disease, one in five suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and the 2012 failure of several targeted pharmaceutical drug trials, many brain health experts are now focusing on food as a critical defense against dementia. “Over the past several years, there have been many well-designed scientific studies that show you are what you eat when it comes to preserving and improving memory,” says Dr. Richard Isaacson, associate professor of neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and author of The Alzheimer’s Diet. In recent years, studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and Archives of Neurology have shown that people on a Mediterranean-type diet—high in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fatty fish and low in refined carbohydrates and saturated fats—tend to fend off cognitive decline longer and be less prone to developing full-blown Alzheimer’s. Several small, but promising clinical trials further suggest that even people that have already begun to suffer memory loss may be able to slow or mildly reverse it via nutritional changes. Here’s how. Switch to slow-burning carbs: Mounting evidence indicates that the constant insulin spikes from eating refined carbohydrates like white bread or sugar-sweetened sodas can eventually impair the metabolization of sugar (similar to Type 2 diabetes), effecting blood vessel damage and hastened aging. A high-carb diet has also been linked to increased levels of beta-amyloid, a fibrous plaque that harms brain cells. A 2012 Mayo Clinic study of 1,230 people ages 70 to 89 found that those that ate the most carbs had four times the risk of developing MCI than those that ate the least. Inversely, a small study by University of Cincinnati researchers found that when adults with MCI were placed on a low-carb diet for six weeks, their memory improved. Isaacson recommends switching to slow-burning, low-

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glycemic index carbohydrates, which keep blood sugars at bay. Substitute whole grains and vegetables for white rice, pastas and sugary fruits. Water down juices or forego them altogether. Choose fats wisely: Arizona neurologist Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, co-author of The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookbook, points to numerous studies suggesting a link between saturated fat in butter, cooking oil, cheese and processed meats and increased risk of Alzheimer’s. “In animals, it seems to promote amyloid production in the brain,” he says. In contrast, those that eat more fatty fish such as herring, halibut and wild-caught salmon that are rich in the anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid DHA, are at lower risk. Sabbagh notes that DHA, when it’s a steady part of the diet, plays a critical role in forming the protective “skin of the brain” known as the bilipid membrane, and may possibly offset production of plaque in the brain, thus slowing its progression during the earliest stages of dementia. Aim for three weekly servings of fatty fish. Vegetarians can alternatively consider supplementing meals with 1,000 to 1,500 milligrams daily of DHA, says Isaacson. Eat more berries and kale: In general, antioxidant-rich fruits (especially berries) and vegetables are major preventers of oxidative stress—the cell-damaging process that occurs naturally in the brain as we age. One recent study published in the Annals of Neurology found that women eating high amounts of blueberries and strawberries were able to stave off cognitive decline 2.5 years longer than those that did not. Rich in antioxidant flavonoids, blueberries may even have what Sabbagh terms, “specific anti-Alzheimer’s and cell-saving properties.” Isaacson highlights the helpfulness of kale and green leafy vegetables, which are loaded with antioxidants and brain-boosting B vitamins. One recent University of Oxford study in the UK of 266 elderly people with mild cognitive impairment found that those taking a blend of vitamins B12, B6 and folate daily showed significantly less brain shrinkage over a two-year period than those that did not. Spice up: Sabbagh notes that India has some of the lowest worldwide rates of Alzheimer’s. One possible reason is the population’s love of curry. Curcumin, a compound found in the curry-flavoring spice turmeric, is another potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. He recommends sprinkling one teaspoon of curcumin on our food every day and cooking with antioxidant-rich cloves, oregano, thyme, rosemary and cinnamon. A 2011 Israeli study at Tel Aviv University found that plaque deposits dissolved and memory and learning behaviors improved in animals given a potent cinnamon extract. Begin a brain-healthy diet as early as possible. “Brain changes can start 25 years before the onset of dementia symptoms,” says Sabbagh. “It’s the end result of a long process, so don’t wait. Start your prevention plan today.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer outside of Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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RECYCLING REFUSE What Happens after the Blue Bin is Emptied

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Plastic milk jugs turn into colorful playthings at Green Toys, of Mill Valley, California. Repurposing one pound of recycled milk jugs instead of making new plastic saves enough energy to run a computer for a month. All packaging is made from recycled content and printed with soy ink, so it can go into the blue bin again. GreenToys.com’s online counter shows the number of containers recycled—more than 10 million to date. Fila Golf’s Principal Designer Nancy Robitaille says, “Recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate), a core Fila cooling fabric, is used throughout our collection. Each fully recycled PET garment reuses about two-and-a-half 20-ounce plastic pop bottles.” Patagonia customers are encouraged to return their old coat when buying a new one. Coats in good condition are given to people in need; the PET

fleece lining from retired coats is sent to ReFleece, in Somerville, Massachusetts, where it is cleaned and turned into recyclable protective cases for iPads, e-readers and cell phones.

Transforming Aluminum and Glass

In 2012, Do Something.org partnered with Alcoa to challenge teens to recycle aluminum cans. For every 50 cans collected during a two-month period, they were awarded a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship. The sponsors note that recycling one can saves enough energy to light a 100-watt bulb for 20 hours. The final total was 1,152,569 cans kept out of landfills. “Aluminum can be recycled an infinite number of times,” says Beth Schmitt, director of recycling programs for Alcoa, which has centers nationwide and cash-back programs for community fundraisers. “We remelt the collected cans, then roll out coils of new can sheets. This process can be repeated without any loss of strength—that’s why we call aluminum the ‘miracle metal.’ If every American recycled just one more can per week, we would remove 17 billion cans from landfills each year.”

Wine bottles become designer drinking glasses at Rolf Glass, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. “Our designs give used bottles a second life,” says owner Rolf Poeting. Refresh Glass, of Phoenix, Arizona, salvages and preps the bottles. “Then, our glass cutting and diamond-wheel engraving technology transforms them into sophisticated Glacier Glass,” continues Poeting. “This seems to be a trend in many industries, to find additional uses for another company’s recycled products.”

Second Life for Paper

Purina’s Yesterday’s News and Second Nature litter for cats and dogs, respectively, is made from recycled paper and absorbs waste upward from the bottom of the litter box for easier cleaning. The unscented litter pellets are three times as absorbent as clay, non-toxic and nearly

dust-free. Hedgehogs, mice, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs and reptiles also like Yesterday’s News for bedding. On average, 44 million pounds of paper are annually recycled for these products. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States annually generates 11 million tons of asphalt shingle waste, mostly from re-roofing tear-offs and new installation scrap, comprising 8 percent of construction waste. Each recycled ton saves a barrel of oil. OFIC North America, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, creates its Ondura corrugated roofing from old newspapers or magazines and cardboard, made durable by infusing it with asphalt. It’s placed atop existing roofs, which means no discarded shingles. Each day, 40 to 50 tons of recycled paper goods find new life in Ondura products, available at most home improvement stores.

Sound inside Buick Lacrosse and Verano vehicles is dampened via a ceiling material made partly from reused cardboard shipping boxes. Paint sludge from General Motors’ Lansing, Michigan, Grand River assembly plant becomes durable plastic shipping containers for Chevrolet Volt and Cruze engine components. Some 200 miles of absorbent polypropylene sleeves, used to soak up a recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, were converted into air deflectors for the Volt, preventing 212,500 pounds of waste from entering landfills. It feels good to place used items in the blue bin instead of the trash, knowing that more and more companies are helping to put these resources to good use. Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

Recycling Firms Lead by Example by Tracy Skenandore

epublic Services maintains two fully licensed recycling facilities in southern Nevada where residential, commercial, industrial and construction recyclables are processed. Between the two facilities, about 250 tons of commingled recyclable materials are processed per day and ultimately sent to manufacturers to be reused. Republic collects waste and recyclables from residential and commercial communities using a fleet of trucks powered by compressed natural gas. Each one reduces emissions equal to those produced by 300 gasoline-powered cars. The Apex regional landfill captures methane gas produced there and converts it into a generation source that can power up to 10,000 local southern Nevada households. Southern Nevada has several other local resources that keep recyclable materials local for remanufacturing. For example, glass

is repurposed and reused locally by Realm of Design to make new building products, architectural accents and pottery in their Henderson facility. Bottles & Wood reuses glass bottles and wood products generated locally at hotels and casinos on the strip to make glassware that is resold to local hotels and in various retail outlets. Electronics are collected locally by the Blind Center, where they are refurbished and resold locally to raise funds for the nonprofit. Repurpose America redirects convention materials

and signage locally for resale and to provide classroom supplies to the local school district. Republic Services grinds up old toilets discarded by hotels to make roadways for the Apex regional landfill. These examples of locally produced materials being recycled and repurposed show how Republic Services and other community partners actively seek opportunities to keep materials local whenever possible. To learn about how to recycle more, visit RepublicServicesVegas.com. For more information about the local businesses mentioned, visit RealmOfDesign.com, BottlesAnd Wood.com, BlindCenter.org and RepurposeAmerica.org. Tracy Skenandore is the mountain area director of marketing and public relations at Republic Services and one of the founding organizers of GREENFest. See ad, page 2.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Wine and Table Grape Pruning and Propagation – 9am-12pm. Clark County Cooperative Extension is offering a wine and table grape pruning and propagation workshop. $5. Master Gardener Orchard, 4600 Horse Dr, North LV. 257-5555. LVMasterGardeners@unce.unr.edu. There’s An Herb For That! – 11am-12pm. Your body’s ability to heal is greater than you believe. Learn how to use herbs to support your body in healing and staying healthy. Led by Becky Boyd. $5. Herbally Grounded Learning Center, 4441 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 558-4372. Blog.HerballyGrounded.com/event/theres-an-herb-for-that-2/. Story & Song with Ziba Shirazi – 7:30-9:30pm. Celebrate International Woman’s Day with Ziba Shirazi, an accomplished international female poet, singer, songwriter, and raconteur from the Persian land of wine and poetry -Shiraz. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 507-3964. lvccld.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health – Caregiver Lecture – 2-3pm. Come learn about the social services, education programs and other resources available and to caregivers. You will gain valuable information and get all your questions answered. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 507-3964. lvccld.org. Fruit Trees: Selection and Care for Desert Climates – 2-3:30pm. Informative class about fruit trees for our desert climate. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 507-3964. lvccld.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5 LVBNM Gone Green Expo 2013 – 6-9pm. Over 50 exhibits of businesses in Clark County that support green movement. Tasty food samples. First 100 attendees will receive a goodie bag, plus raffle drawings and green demonstrations throughout the night. Free admission ticket needed. Suncoast Hotel & Casino Grand Ballroom, 9090 Alta Dr, LV. 639-6964. PJProductionLive.com/LVBNM.html.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 Music Medicine Boot Camp – 4 classes: Mar 6, 13, 27 & Apr 10. Learn to think differently to make music work like medicine, converting your library into a powerful command center for daily programs that release emotional tension in as little as 15 minutes. CEUs offered. $20/class or $75/series. 8892881. Judith@Music4Life.us. MusicMedicine.us.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Ultrasound Heart Screenings – 10am-5pm. Screenings offered are: Echo (Heart ), Carotid, Abdominal Aorta. By appointment only. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 369-4216.

savethedate MARCH 9-10 Beauty, Health & Fitness Expo – March 9-10. Sat 10am-5 pm, Sun 11am-4pm. A weekend event showcasing the most exciting comprehensive range of healthy, beauty and fitness products. 100 vendors representing products that focus on the mind, body & soul. Henderson Convention Center. 331-1350. BHFE.biz. SPEAKER SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 10:30am Dr. Susan DeVito: Overcoming ADD/ ADHD/Autism and Other Learning Challenges 11am Dr. Orlandis Wells: The Missing Link to Permanent Wellness 12pm Dr. Dan Royal: Diet with DNA 12:30pm Gary Lorig: How Your Colors Impact Your Personality 1pm Daralyn Chase: Foods Can Heal Your Inner Terrain 1:30pm Mickey Duke: Hydration: Change Your Water, Change Your Life 2pm Angela Drake: Holistic Wellness & Beauty 4pm Mindy Margolies: Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Regain Your Health

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 11:30am Dr. Susan DeVito: Overcoming ADD/ ADHD/Autism and Other Learning Challenges 12pm Dr. David Stella 1pm Daralyn Chase: Living Beyond Organic and Toxic-Free Anti-Aging Body and Skin Care 1:30pm Dr. Shelly O’Connor: Optimal Lifelong Health 3pm Victoria Stitzer: Transforming Emotional Eating Patterns

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Summer Gardening Highlights – 10-11:30am. Master Gardener Helen Brown will offer a Highlights of Summer Gardening workshop. Free. Plant World, 5301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 257-5555. LVMasterGardeners@unce.unr.edu. The Houses of Astrology – 1-2:30pm. Take your knowledge to the next level with this review of the 12 houses of astrology. Go beyond “sun sign“ astrology. Taught by Mary Swick, Astrologer and Feng Shui consultant. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 507-3964. lvccld.org. Roseman University Tea – 2-4pm. Join us for tea, treats and talk. Featured speaker Dr. Prashanti Bollu research expert in orthodontics, explaining how parents can use prevention to avoid costly dental corrections for their children. Proceeds fund the University’s Community Outreach for Health. $75 for parent and $35 for each child. Ravella at Lake Las Vegas, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy, HD. 9682055. Roseman.edu. Past lives, Dreams & Soul Travel Book Discussion – 4-5pm. Understand your true self through past lives recalls. Discover the meaning of your life through dreams. Free. The Spirit Within U, 4780 W Ann Rd, Ste 4, NLV.

savethedate SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Grand Opening Celebration – 3-6:30pm. Newest sacred space in Las Vegas to evolve, transform and awaken hosts grand opening celebration. Yoga and meditation demonstrations, free yoga class and kirtan. Free. Just Breathe Wellness Center, 5333 S Arville St, Ste 206. 553-6819. JustBreathe WellnessCenter.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Yogatize Workshop – 5-7pm. Discover how this Yoga & Meditation Weight loss program helps you retrain your mind to think thinner thoughts as you align, tone and strengthen your physical body. Free. Just Breathe Wellness Center, 5333 S Arville St, Ste 206, LV. 553-6819. JustBreatheWellnessCenter.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 The 5 Elements and Ayurveda – 6:15-7:30pm. Learn about the 5 elements through the eyes of Ayurveda, how they interact in your body and environment followed by a meditation on the air element. Love offering. Just Breathe Wellness Center, 5333 S Arville Street, Suite 206, LV. 323695-9396. JayaLove9@gmail.com. Facebook.com/ VanessasHealingHands.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Ultrasound Heart Screenings – 10am-5pm. Screenings offered are: Echo (Heart), Carotid, Abdominal Aorta. By appt only. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 369-4216. Bill and Kate Isles Concert – 7-8:30pm. Enjoy a lively concert featuring Bill and Kate Isles. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Chalreston Blvd, LV. 507-3964. lvccld.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Composting in Small Spaces – 8am-12pm. Explains how to make a balanced compost in a small garden spot. The workshop, taught by Dr. Angela O’Callaghan, is designed to provide the gardener

with knowledge on vermicomposting and more. $25. Clark County Cooperative Extension, Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Rd., LV. 257-5573. Fagine@unce.unr.edu. March Garden Tour – 10-11:30am. Topic: Preparing for Spring. Volunteer Master Gardeners will discuss desert adapted plants which can be successfully grown in the home landscape. Free. Clark County Cooperative Extension, Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, LV. 257-5555. LVMasterGardeners@unce.unr.edu. Medicine Cabinet Makeover w/Essential Oils – 2-4pm. Learn new information that will help you heal naturally with no drugs and side-effects. Learn how to make your own natural medicine right in your kitchen. Please RSVP. Free. Transformations, 9291 Starcross Ln, LV. 405-9375. Transformations-LasVegas.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 LV Valley Rose Society – Monthly Educational Meetings – 2:30-4:30pm. Fresh educational experience to help gardeners, advanced and beginner, grow their gardens bigger and more beautiful. Topic: Everything you always wanted to know about bugs. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 507-3964. lvccld.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 The Healing Power of Forgiveness – 6-7:15pm. Join Victoria Stitzer as she presents the tools to free your mind from the burden of unresolved issues and let your Spirit fly. By donation. Transformations, 9291 Starcross Ln, LV. 405-9375. Transformations-LasVegas.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Ethnic Dance on Stage in the 21st Century Panel Discussion – 1:30-4:30pm. Featuring several nationally known choreographers and ethnic dance performance group Artistic Directors, this session will address the preservation versus entertainment conflict. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 507-3964. lvccld.org. Drum Circle – 7:30-9pm. Shake the stress free. Find

the universal heart beat as you join together as one. New people and kids welcome. Suggested love offering $510. Just Breathe Wellness Center, 5333 S Arville St, Ste 206, LV. 553-6819. JustBreatheWellnessCenter.com.

savethedate FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Creative Visualization Through Art – 6-9pm. Learn acrylic painting in a relaxed and social environment. Focus and shape your life to attract opportunities, people, and the things you desire. Space is limited. Register online at Meetup.com/ Acrylic-Aperitif-art-and-drinks-of-Las-VegasNevada/. $35 in advance/$45 at the door. Center for Spiritual Living, 1420 E Harmon Ave, LV. 546-8071. AcrylicAndAperitif@gmail.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Build A Conscious Business – Full day seminar with entrepreneurial expert Dale Halaway to learn the secrets of creating a profitable business without limits, a business that has soul, guided by a deeper purpose and operating from a higher level of consciousness. Improve revenues and learn to close more sales. $97. 254-7730. InspiringConsciousBusiness.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Energy Medicine & Bodywork Workshop – 1-4pm. Join Grieg de la Houssaaye for a hands-on workshop. Experience techniques and discuss concepts and strategies for releasing blockages and imbalances. Free. Paseo Verder Library, 280 S Green Valley Pkwy, HD. 525-9622. HolisticHealthSolutions@yahoo.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Iveria – Georgian Culture Celebration – 7-8:30pm. Georgian Dancers perform educational, colorful and interesting dances of their native homeland Iveria, Georgia. Free. West Charleston Library,

6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 507-3964. lvccld.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Intentional Attraction: Attracting Money – 1011:30am. A very special private master mind group that operates on the principles of the Law of Attraction. Space is limited. Please RSVP in advance. By donation. Transformations, 9291 Starcross Ln, LV. 405-9375. Transformations-LasVegas.org. Ultrasound Heart Screenings – 10am-5pm. Screenings offered are: Echo (Heart ), Carotid, Abdominal Aorta. By appointment only. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 369-4216.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Raw Food Class: NOT Milk. NUT Milk – 12:302:30pm. Learn how to make delicious no-cholesterol, low fat nut and seed milks and butters. Some creative ideas as to how to use the above milks and butters will be presented as well as a full sit down meal. $12, plus actual cost of food to never exceed $7. RSVP in advance. Transformations, 9291 Starcross Ln, LV. 405-9375. Transformations-LasVegas.org. REIKI Practitioners Exchange – 4-6pm. This Healing Circle is for Reiki Practitioners only. Free – Love offerings welcome. Transformations, 9291 Starcross Ln, LV. 405-9375. Transformations-LasVegas.org.

FRIDAY APRIL 5 Rumi Returning: The Triumph of Divine Pass – 7-9:30pm. Watch the acclaimed documentary about this beloved poet whose mystical poetry has inspired whirling dervishes for centuries. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 369-4216.

savethedate SATURDAY, APRIL 20 GREENFest Earth Day Celebration – 11am-6pm. A community celebration and festival featuring green vendors, activities, demonstrations, music, farmers’ market and giveaways. Free. UNLV Campus. GREENFestLV.com.

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daily Bikram Yoga – See website for class schedule and rates. Bikram Yoga Green Valley, 1550 N Green Valley Pkwy, Ste 310, HD. 463-0671. BikramGreenValley.com. Bikram Yoga – See website for class schedule and rates. Bikram Yoga Las Vegas, 5031 Wagon Trail Ave, Ste 109, LV. 547-9642. BikramLasVegas.com Daily Meditation Classes – 4am, 9am, 2pm, 5pm. 1-hr classes. Chaiya Meditation Monastery, 7925 Virtue Ct, LV. 456-3838. ChaiyaCMM.org. Falun Gong Exercise & Qigong Meditation – 8-10am Mon-Sat; 9-11am Sun. Advanced traditional Chinese meditation system designed to improve mind and body through slow, gentle and smooth exercises. Free. Desert Breeze Park, 8268 Spring Mountain Rd, LV. 773-3667. FalunDafaLasVegas.blogspot.com. Hot Pilates & Yoga – One week unlimited access. Free. Body Heat, 8876 Eastern Ave, LV. 432-0028.

weekdays Staying Healthy! Radio Show – Mon-Fri. 8-9am & 5-6pm. Hosted by Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH on KLAV 1230 am. Enrich your knowledge and learn how to stay healthy all year long. Free. 731-1230. StayHealthy.info.

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BodyHeatYoga.com. Yoga & Meditation – See Website for daily class schedule. Just Breathe Wellness Center, 5333 S Arville St, Ste 206, LV. 553-6819. JustBreatheWellnessCenter.com. Yoga & Pilates – See website for class schedule and rates. Vegas Hot!, 5875 S Rainbow Blvd, Ste 206, LV. 257-8171. VegasHot.com.

fresh52 Farmer’s & Artisan Market – 8:30am1pm. Lively, friendly, open-air market. Free. Sansone Park Place, 9480 S Eastern, HD. fresh52.com. Botanical Garden Tours at Lake Loews – 9am. Learn interesting details and receive great information while exposing your senses to Loews’ botanical wonderland. Free. Botanical Gardens at Lake Loews, 1605 Lake Las Vegas, LV. 567-6000. Zen Meditation – 9-10:30am. Sitting and walking meditation practice with pre-recorded Dharma talks from the Chung Tai Monastery. Free. Lohan School of Shaolin, 3850 Schiff Dr, LV. 217-1498. ZenBuddhismLasVegas.com.

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Sunday Yoga & Gong Meditation – 1:15-2:15pm. Release stress, calm the emotions and tone up with this rejuvenating Yoga Flow Class/ Mixed levels. Sweat out the toxins and strengthen yourself on all levels. $16. Just Breathe Wellness Center, 5333 S Arville St, Suite 206, LV. 553-6819. JustBreatheWellnessCenter.com.

monday Meditative Nutrition Class –11am-12:30pm. Learn what you can do to reverse and prevent many health conditions in the EZ Weight Loss Series. $12.50. The Lakes, 9291 Starcross Ln, LV. 405-9375. Transformations-LasVegas.org. Yoga with Jeff – 6:15-7:15pm. Improve your strength, flexibility and endurance, while clearing your mind with the power of Yoga. Donation. Herbally Grounded, 4441 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 558-4372. Yoga & Qigong – 7:45-9:15pm. Multi-level ashtanga yoga class and qigong infuses balancing chi (energy). $10 donation. 107 E Charleston, LV. 325-9923. GoldLightYoga.com.

tuesday Momma’s Milk Circle – 10am-1pm. Support group for nursing moms and babies of up to one year of age hosted by lactation specialists. Well Rounded Momma Homestead, 3556 E. Patrick Ave, LV. 7952500. WellRoundedMomma.com. Beginner’s Yoga – 4:30-5:45pm. Classical Ashtanga yoga. A multi-level class created for new and intermediate students; an emphasis on play, heart opening, and alignment. Blue Sky Yoga, 107 E Charleston, LV. 325-9923. GoldLightYoga.com. Drummunication – 6:30-8pm. Instructor Idris guides you on a journey to release stress, raise your spirits, enhance clarity and focus, and develop a culture of co-operation and community. $25/class or $200/10 weeks. Music 4 Life, Inc, 2975 S Rainbow Blvd Ste B, LV. 889-2881. Music4Life.us. Reiki Healing Circle – 7-9pm. Relax and de-stress in a safe, serene environment of friends and practitioners. Free. 2595 S Cimarron, LV. 702-327-3720. AllAboutLove.ReikiConnection@yahoo.com.

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tors and support staff. Learn about ground breaking, drug free program that helps kids with ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Tourettes, OCD, PDD. Free. Brain Balance Achievement Centers of Henderson, 11 S Stephanie St, HD. 778-9500. BrainBalanceCenters.com. Inspirational Reiki Healing Circle – 7-9pm. Natural healing through guided meditation. Relax and recharge your mind and body. $5. Call for location. 405-9375. Transformations-LasVegas.org.

thursday Green Drinks – 2nd Thurs. Network with other eco-friendly business professionals. Times/locations vary. Facebook.com/GreenDrinksLV. Country Fresh Farmers’ Market: Water Street – 9am-4pm. Free. Events Plaza, 240 Water St, HD. 579-9661. CountryFreshFarmersMarket.com. ‘Bet on the Farm’ Farmers Market – 10am-1pm. Mario Batali’s and Joe Bastianichу’s sustainable market. Free. Springs Preserve, 333 S Valley View Blvd, LV. BetOnTheFarm.com. Momma’s Milk Circle – 10am-1pm. Support group for nursing moms and babies of up to one year of age hosted by lactation specialists. Well Rounded Momma, 6000 S Eastern Ave, Ste 9A, LV. 795-2500. WellRoundedMomma.com. Connect with Your Angels – 11:30am-12:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Through this guided meditation, we will learn to connect to the Angelic Realm and receive personal guidance, individual healings, restore our chakras, remove blocks that are holding us back and be filled with Light and Love. $10. Just Breathe Wellness Center, 5333 S Arville St, Ste 206, LV. 350-1711. JustBreatheWellnessCenter.com. Solar NV Monthly Meeting – 6:30pm. 3rd Thurs. Featuring speakers from variety of renewable energy disciplines and great place to network with people who share an interest in renewable energy. Free. UNLV, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, LV. 507-0093. SolarNV.org. South Valley Rose Society Meeting – 7-9pm. 4th Thurs. Various gardening topics each month. Clark County Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Rd, LV. 257-5555. LVMasterGardeners@unce.unr.edu.

friday Downtown3rd Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Locally grown fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, flowers and artisanal selections. Guest chef demonstrations. Kids craft zone. Dog park. Largest indoor Farmers Market in the valley. Free parking. 300 N Casino Center, LV. Downtown3rd.com. Country Fresh Farmers’ Market – 10am. Free. Henderson Pavilion, 200 S Green Valley Pkwy, HD. 579-9661. CountryFreshFarmersMarket.com. Senior Memoir Writing Class – 10:30am-12pm. Month-long classes offered March through May help older adults record their life stories for themselves and future generations. Free. Las Vegas Family Search Library, 509 S 9th Street, LV. 940-5423. LifeStoriesNevada.org. fresh52 Farmer’s & Artisan Market – 3-7pm. Lively, friendly, open-air market in front of Whole Foods. Free. Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd S, LV. 900-2552. fresh52.com. Community Hu – 3:15-3:45pm. Open your heart

to divine love and experience uplifting joy, healing, relaxation and spiritual connection. Free. The Spirit Within U, 4780 W Ann Rd Ste #4, NLV. 224-4328. Winder Farms Farmers Market – 4-8pm. Farm fresh products, produce, meats, salads, juices, etc. from local vendors. Free. Galleria at Sunset, 1300 W Sunset Rd, HD. Candlelight Yoga & Gong Meditation – 6pm. Enjoy a candle light Vinyasa Flow Yoga class. Quiet your mind as you are guided through several meditations to melt away the week’s stress through out this flowing class. $16. Just Breathe Wellness Center, 5333 S Arville St, Suite 206, LV. 553-6819. JustBreatheWellnessCenter.com. First Friday – 6-12pm. Arts festival on 1st Fri each month. Food, drink, art and entertainers. Free. Downtown Arts District, LV. 384-0092. FirstFriday-LasVegas.org. Community Hu – 6:15-6:45pm. 4th Fri. Open your heart to divine love and experience uplifting joy, relaxation and spiritual connection. Free. Pure Health Foods, 7575 Washington #129, LV. 224-4325. Northwest Las Vegas Reiki Circle – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Fri. A safe, sacred healing circle that comprises a healing exchange along with instilling spiritual insights and empowerment. Love offering. The Reiki Gal LLC, 7495 W Azure Dr, LV. 875-2967. TheReikiGal.com. Drum Circle – 7:30-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Shake away the stress. Come drum, listen, dance, meditate or just be. Tea and Hummus served. $10. Just Breathe Wellness Center, 5333 S Arville St, Suite 206, LV. 553-6819. JustBreatheWellnessCenter.com.

saturday fresh52 Farmer’s & Artisan Market – 8am-1pm. Lively, friendly, open-air market. Free. Tivoli Village, 302 S Rampart, LV. 900-2552. fresh52.com. Boot Camp in The Park – 9-10am. Affordable, structured fitness program. $15person/$20pair. Reunion Trails Park, 44 Chapata Dr, HD. CertifiedPersonalTraining@yahoo.com. Chi Kung & Tai Chi Classes – 9-11am. Chi Kung (Qigong) is the art of developing internal energy particularly for health and vitality, mind expansion and spiritual cultivation. $10. Rainbow’s End Natural Foods, 1100 E Sahara Ave, LV. 324-0353. EarthPowers.com. 5 Tibetan Rites – 9:30-10:45am. Introduction to The 5 Tibetan Rites. Free. Call for location. 4059375. Transformations-LasVegas.org. Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Club – 10am. 2nd Sat. Informative discussion about and display of electric vehicles. Free. Call for location. 277-7544. lveva.org. Sivananda Yoga – 10-11:30pm. Enjoy one of the last traditional styles of yoga. Breathwork, sun salutations, chanting and deep relaxation. RSVP. $16. Just Breathe Wellness Center, 5333 S Arville St, Ste 206, LV. 553-6819. JustBreatheWellnessCenter.com. Kids Rhythm Club – 11-11:45am. 2nd Sat. Drum together for fun, make new friends. $3. 2975 S Rainbow Blvd, Ste B, LV. 702-889-2881. DrumCirclesLasVegas.com. The Art of Spiritual Dreaming Book Discussion – 2-3pm. 4th Sat. Recognize dreams as a source of inner truth and as a key element of spiritual growth. Free. Starbucks, 2120 Rampart, LV. 224-4325.

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ADD/ADHD TREATMENT BRAIN BALANCE ACHIEVEMENT CENTER OF HENDERSON

11 S Stephanie St, Ste 120, HD 89012 702-778-9500 • BrainBalanceHenderson.com Offering individualized plans to help children with learning difficulties reach their greatest physical, mental, social and academic potential. Customized programs correct imbalance and reduce/eliminate negative behaviors. We are brain-based, not drug based. See ad, page 7.

CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS RED ROCK CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Margaret R. Colucci 2085 Village Center Circle, Ste 110, LV 89134 702-880-5335 • RedRockChiropractic.com Dr. Colucci, a 1989 Palmer graduate, serving the Las Vegas valley for over two decades. Specializing in treating the whole body in family wellness care, pediatric & pregnancy chiropractic care, auto, work & sports injuries. Serving Summerlin.

STELLA CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. David Stella, DC 4225 E Stewart ave, Ste 111, LV 89110 702-932-1798 • StellaChiropractic.com Chiropractic solutions for overall wellness and pain relief. Individualized care since 1998. Anti-aging, body work, a r o m a t h e r a p y, n u t r i t i o n a l counseling, detox programs. We welcome you to live the life you were meant to live. See ad, page 6.

CLEANING SERVICES GREEN CLEAN

Perry Dau 702-522-1898 GreenCleanCS.com Certified green cleaning company using Green Seal Certified cleaning chemicals and supplies. Sanitary and safe service eliminates gross soils (DIRT) with little to no chemical residual or odor.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY SOLUTIONS SPECIALTY PHARMACY 8579 S Eastern Blvd, Ste B, LV 89123 702-792-3777 • VegasCompounding.com

We design medicines made for each unique patient and their specialized needs including bioidentical HRT for men and women. We consider a customer’s general well being and offer consultations with appointments.

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angela Drake 375 N Stephanie, Ste 1213, HD 89014 702-932-1798 • StellaChiropractic.com Healing modalities for inner harmony and wellness. Certified in Holodynamic Life Coaching, iLipo Ultra + Specialist, DNA Theta Healer, Deeksha Giver, Clairvoyant, H.U.N.A Healer, Energy Healing, Raw Food Fusion and Juice Cleansing. See ad, page 6.

ENVIRONMENTAL LANDSCAPING SUNSTATE COMPANIES

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ENERGY HEALING HEALING ENERGIES QI GONG Christy Berry-ugarte 702-239-2680 HealingEnergies.vpweb.com

The practice of this serene, balancing and energizing exercise will open your energy meridians and balance your Chakras. I will empower you with flowing movement, breath, color therapy techniques and meditation. See ad, page 24.

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FAMILY DENTISTRY GENERATIONS DENTAL

Dr. Truvella “Trudy” Reese, DMD 7480 W Sahara ave, LV 89117 702-982-0400 • GenDental.com Eco-friendly, family-friendly dentistry with state of the art technology. Specializing in personal attention and conscientious oral health care. Accepting most insurance plans, new patients welcome.

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Holistic dentistry with a whole body approach to create a healthy smile and body. Live microscopic viewing of mouth bacteria. Laser gum disease treatment. Computerized TMJ and bite analysis. Mercury testing and removal. Nutritional testing. Autonomic nervous system analysis. Invisalign. See ad, page 15.

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FOUR SEASONS DENTAL SPA

Dr. Jim Wright, DDS, aIaOMT 8855 W Flamingo, LV 89147 702-281-9900 • HolisticDentistLasVegas.com Practicing holistic, mercury-free cosmetic and general dentistry in a relaxing spa atmosphere. Specializes in veneers, Lumineers, Invisalign braces, All-on-4 Dental Implants, sleep dentistry, sedation dentistry and teeth whitening. See ads, page 11.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE ROYAL MEDICAL CLINIC

Daniel F. Royal, DO, HMD, JD 9065 S Pecos Rd, Ste 250 HD 89074 702-938-5055 RoyalMedicalClinic.com

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