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ho among us can say we haven’t been enjoying our early spring this year? It’s what Oregonians wait for, through the dark and drizzle of our winters, and this year it arrived quite early.

I kept watching my yard during our mild winter and early spring.

Flowers began to pop, trees began to blossom and I just kept hoping it would last so a deep freeze wouldn’t harm nature giving us a jump start of the amazing Portland springtime.

While I love this, it also makes me think how this will affect us a week, a month, a half year down the road. With less rain and a lower snow pack, we certainly will have to be on higher alert for forest fires and droughts.

We rely on rainfall in the valleys—and snowpack in the mountains—to get us through our growing season. Half of our economy is still agricultural, many of us are still close to the land, and almost all of us have lived on edge through forestfire season in late summer. We know that it pays to think in terms of seasons, or entire years, where water is concerned. Who knows what will happen? It wouldn’t be the first time in Western Oregon that glorious springs have given way to dismal summers. But it seems just as likely that the sun could blaze until the end of October. The city of Portland, and other municipalities, might restrict people from watering their lawns. It has happened before. (I don’t water mine at all, so I’m okay with that aspect.)

Irrigating our gardens is an area where we might need to cut back. Readers of Natural Awakenings have no doubt read about—and possibly are already practicing—water-saving techniques in the garden. Mulching and drip irrigation, and various other permaculture techniques, make sense in a variety of ways, including economical use of water. If this hasn’t been on your to-do list so far, this would be a very good time to learn the best practices of water conservation in gardening.

Spring is often a time of change. We change our clocks and many people change their routines and start getting back outside for workouts or dinner spots with great outdoor space, but let’s remember to think about our planet and how we can make daily changes to help preserve it. Most of us, I think, are pretty darn good with our actions and reduction of waste—from simple recycling to composting to biking around town, but I encourage each and every one of you to make a change to at least one of your daily habits to reduce the strain on Mother Earth.

Do you turn off the water while brushing your teeth or leave it on the whole time?

Do you turn off lights when you leave a room? Do you maybe walk, ride a bike, carpool or use public transit rather than driving your car? If each one of us takes action in our daily behavior, think of the group impact we can have.

This month celebrates Earth Day so let‘s get out, enjoy this beautiful place in which we get to live and think about how we can preserve and save our planet for not only us but future generations to enjoy as well.

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newsbriefs Yoga Master Shiva Rudra Balayogi Returns to the Portland Area

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hiva Rudra Balayogi, also known as Babaji, returns to Portland and Stevenson, Washington, May 1-10 to teach a series of meditation programs. Babaji is a lifelong monk and exemplifies the traditions of deep meditation and advitya (Oneness). He teaches from the authority of personal experience with an exceptional ability to communicate essential spiritual truths in a clear and relevant way. He always encourages people to become aware of how they exist as the immortal Self.

The first programs will be in the Portland area: May 1 at New Renaissance Bookshop Events Center, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; the second will run from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on May 2 at West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship; the third, starting a two-and-a-half day meditation intensive, 7:00 p.m., May 9 at The Hegewald Rock Creek Center; and the fourth (same location) from 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and finishing with the fifth day from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., May 10, at the same Center.

During his world tour, Babaji continues to promote his message that with regular meditation, humankind can live a beautiful life full of happiness, love and honor for one another. During the events, participants will learn to meditate, have the opportunity to ask questions and receive personal blessings.

Cost: Free; donations appreciated. Location: New Renaissance Bookshop Event Center, 1338 NW 23rd St., Portland. Also: The West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8470 SW Oleson Rd., Portland. Also: Hegewald Rock Creek Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA. For more information, call Jennifer 503-2973928, PolarityHeals@gmail.com or visit SRBY.org. See ad, page 30.

New Frontiers in Body-Mind Centering

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onnie Bainbridge Cohen, the founder of BodyMind Centering® (BMCSM) will be presenting a six-hour workshop, “New Frontiers in Body-Mind Centering®,” at Reed College, July 23-24, as part of the 30th Annual Body-Mind Centering Association (BMCA) Conference taking place from July 22-26.

Cohen was a dancer, turned occupational therapist, turned experiential body mind researcher and is known for her somatic exploration of the body brain using movement, touch, sound and imagery. Her understanding of the body systems, development, embryology and cellular consciousness is based on her experience and knowledge of science, anatomy and physiology.

Those who practice BMC embody developmental patterns and tissues under the skin. BMC recognizes the body as the teacher and permits the shifting of patterns and habits through somatic experience.

For more information about the conference, which will feature over 75 brilliant offerings including experiential workshops and performances by masters in the somatic field, visit BMCAssociation.org/conferences. Register early for discounted rates.

To learn more about Body-Mind Centering, visit bmcAssociaton.org. Contact Ellen Ferris at Operations@bmcAssociation.org with any questions. See Ad, page 30.

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Festival of Angels Comes to Clark County

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n a recent Associated Press poll, more than eight in ten Americans believe in angels, and that belief is so strong that many have the feeling that someone is watching over them. Explore this belief and sensation with hundreds of others at the Festival of Angels Expo.

There will be vendors, artists, experts, seminars, alternative healers and plenty of discussions about angels.

“I think many of us have felt a loving presence in our lives, and many people want to explore their belief in angels, spirituality and have in-depth discussions,” said Michelle Dunsford, event organizer. “We are creating a first ever event here in southwest Washington, and we hope people enjoy the free mind, body and spirit workshops with national speakers, vendors, dancing and entertainment.”

The event will take place April 18-19 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, in Ridgefield, Washington, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults; kids 15 and younger are free. Receive a discount of $2 off with canned food donation at the door.

For a complete list of speakers visit TheFestivalOfAngels.com. “Above all, the Festival of Angels has been designed to be fun and whimsical with performances, music, dances and presentations to provide a joyous and fun celebration,” noted Dunsford.

Presented by the International Society of Angels, a nonprofit organization that offers a one-stop resource center for anyone desiring to grow in their understanding of angels. TheFestivalOfAngels.com.

Hay House Brings I Am Light Conference to Portland April 19

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oin best-selling authors Dr. Wayne Dyer and Anita Moorjani for I Am Light, a day-long seminar to free yourself from the chains surrounding limited, often self-sabotaging thinking.

In addition to discovering and living from your impersonal self, this seminar is an opportunity to: • Let go of your ego-dominated, controlling persona • Free yourself from pervasive, ego-driven thoughts • Cleanse your perception of your being • Come to feel, know and rely on your divinely-connected self.

Every one of us has both a personal self as well as an impersonal aspect to our being. Our personal self, or our personality, is being directed at all times by our mind and our five senses.

This seminar is being offered to assist attendees in fulfilling their one true purpose for being here in the first place. Those burning desires that we know and feel have nothing to do with our ego/personality. Our five senses cannot create a desire, to our personality; they are a conundrum because they cannot be seen, heard, smelled or even touched. You Are Light. Allow yourself to experience your true essence as a divine spark of the divine.

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Strawberries Reduce Blood Pressure

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study published in the World Journal of Diabetes concluded that the regular consumption of a flavonoidrich strawberry beverage reduces blood pressure in people with Type 2 diabetes. The study divided 36 subjects, all with moderately high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes, into two groups—the first drank the equivalent of one serving of fresh strawberries per day made from freeze-dried berries, and the other group drank the same amount of an imitation strawberry-flavored drink over a six-week period. Blood pressure was tested at the beginning and end of the study for all participants.

At the end, the group drinking the real strawberry beverage registered significantly lower diastolic blood pressure than at the outset; it was also lower than the imitation strawberry group. The average diastolic blood pressure of the group drinking real strawberries went down by 6.5 percent and the systolic dropped by 12 percent. The strawberry-flavored group’s systolic blood pressure was also reduced, but only by 3.7 percent.

The Color Green Makes Exercise Feel Easier

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esearch from the University of Essex, in England, suggests that viewing natural green images while exercising may be better than being exposed to other colors. The researchers tested 14 people doing moderate-intensity cycling while watching video footage of predominantly gray, red or green imagery. Each of the participants underwent three cycling tests—one with each of the videos— along with a battery of physiological and mood testing.

The researchers found that when the subjects watched the green-colored video, they had better moods, with a lower relative perception of exertion than when they exercised while watching the red and grey videos. They also found those that exercised while watching the red video experienced greater feelings of anger during their exercise.

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Menopause Symptoms Last Longer Than Previously Expected

A collective groan (or drenching sweat) was likely elicited by millions of menopausal women after a new study published February in JAMA reported that hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms of perimenopause/menopause typically affect women much longer than previously thought, a median of 7.4 years. Considering vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes and/or night sweats) are the number one complaint reported by women during perimenopause/menopause, these new findings are important for several reasons. First, this study challenges the notion that perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms minimally affect women’s quality of life and can be easily remedied with short-term approaches. While hormone replacement therapy remains the conventional standard of care for the treatment of menopause induced hot flashes, there are also a variety of non-hormonal natural treatment options available to women.

A Woman’s Time is an integrative natural medicine clinic located in northwest Portland that specializes in perimenopause/menopause treatment options, including bio-identical hormones and a variety of natural medicines. A Woman’s Time is currently seeking potential candidates for a research study evaluating the Vietnamese herb, Crinum latifolium, and its effectiveness in treating hot flashes and/ or night sweats in menopausal women.

If you are a postmenopausal female (no menses for at least 12 months) and are currently experiencing five or more hot flashes and/or night sweats per day, contact A Woman’s Time clinic and speak to one of their physicians to determine eligibility for the study.

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Affordable Health Care from Mother Nature

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nlike their Eastern counterparts, North American and some European herbalists seek to directly mitigate health issues or facilitate specific bodily functions using particular plants, roots and barks. Native Americans embraced the belief that Mother Nature provides, contending that the herbs of a local environment provide for all of the needs of the people dwelling there. For example, snake weed is prevalent in the Southwest, where encounters with rattlesnakes are frequent. Herbs such as comfrey, arnica and sage, which are found from coast to coast, are used to heal wounds, relieve pain and get rid of parasites, maladies common to people everywhere, according to the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine.

Every culture in the world has developed and maintained a system of healing based on their indigenous plants, relying on these natural pharmaceutical entities for thousands of years. A human that lived 5,000 years ago found preserved in ice in 1991 was carrying herbs and mushrooms to mitigate health conditions that scientists confirmed were present in his body.

Despite their effective use for millennia, many modern-day people still question the efficacy and safety of medicinal herbs. Instead of looking to pharmaceutical companies—born of an industry with less than 200 years of experience—to handle our healthcare needs, perhaps the real affordable care act can be found in the plants, roots and barks provided by Mother Nature.

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

Vanishing Wildlife

50 Percent Gone in Under 50 years The latest World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Planet Report shows that the Living Planet Index (LPI), which measures more than 10,000 representative populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, has declined by 52 percent since 1970. The report is widely considered the leading science-based analysis on the health of our planet and the impact of human activity (Tinyurl.com/WWF-Living-Planet-Report).

In fewer than two human generations, populations of vertebrate species—the life forms that constitute the fabric of life-sustaining ecosystems and serve as a barometer of how humans are impacting nature—have dropped by half. Nature conservation and sustainable development go hand-in-hand; it’s not only about preserving biodiversity and wild places, but about safeguarding the future of humanity.

Living Planet Report partners include the Zoological Society of London, Global Footprint Network and Water Footprint Network. Marco Lambertini, director general of WWF International, states, “We need leadership for change. Sitting on the bench waiting for someone else to make the first move, doesn’t work.

Heads of state need to start thinking globally; businesses and consumers need to stop behaving as if we live in a limitless world.”

Thriving Eco-Towns

Malaysian Villages Model Sustainability

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Innovations being successfully pioneered in Malaysia offer ideas for improving the world, according to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), including the construction of high-tech, self-sustaining ecological “smart” villages.

These villages are lifting incomes for scores of rural families while promoting environmental sustainability. Each 50acre community consists of about 100 affordable homes, advanced educational, training and recreational facilities and an integrated, sustainable farm system that provides villagers with food and employment that on average, triples their monthly income.

Low-cost, 1,000-square-foot homes are built in 10 days and the communal farming operations include a cascading series of fish tanks, or “aquafarms”.

Filtered fish tank wastewater irrigates trees, grain fields and high-value plants grown in “autopots”, a three-piece container with a valve that detects soil moisture levels and releases water as required, reducing the need for fertilizers and pesticides. Free-range chickens feed on the fast-reproducing worms that process the plant compost.

This system optimizes nutrient absorption, minimizes waste and enables crops to be grown on previously non-arable land. The village’s solar-generated power is complemented by biomass energy and mini-hydro electricity. A community hall, resource center, places of worship, playgrounds and educational facilities equipped with 4G Internet service support e-learning and e-health services.

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Corporate Do-Gooders

U.S. Recognizes Companies for Earth-Sound Policies Each year, the U.S. Department of State presents Awards for Corporate Excellence recognizing U.S.-owned businesses that play vital roles worldwide as good corporate citizens. Parameters include supporting sustainable development, respect for human and labor rights, environmental protection, open markets, transparency and other democratic values.

The 2014 winners, announced last December, include the EcoPlanet Bamboo Group, in Nicaragua, for fostering sustainable development by regenerating degraded pasturelands.

The company dedicates 20 percent of its plantations as natural habitat that protects biodiversity by prohibiting illegal hunting. EcoPlanet also focuses on employing persons with disabilities and empowering women through recruitment to managerial positions.

Wagner Asia Equipment, LLC, in Mongolia, a heavy equipment dealership, is recognized for its commitment to public/private partnerships with Mongolia’s local and national governments designed to protect the environment. Initiatives include planting more than 900 trees, conducting workshops for students on environment and ecology, implementing a project to build a community garden and rehabilitating a toxic waste site.

Other finalists include the Coca-Cola Company, in the Philippines; Chevron Corporation, in Burma; ContourGlobal, in Togo; General Electric, in South Africa; General Electric International, in Tunisia; GlassPoint Solar, in Oman; and the Linden Centre, in China.

For more information on finalists, visit Tinyurl.com/ACE2014Finalists.

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ecotip Sustainable Shopping Tips Smart Choices Help Our Home Planet

Buzzing Buddies

‘Flying Doctor’ Bees Prevent Cherry Disease University of Adelaide researchers are introducing a “flying doctor” method of employing bees as preventive medicine. Project leader and bee researcher Katja Hogendoorn, Ph.D., says, “All commercial cherry growers spray during flowering to control the later development of cherry brown rot.

Instead of spraying fungicide, we’re using bees to deliver a biological control agent right to the flowers, where it’s needed.” The innovative delivery works via entomovectoring.

This is a new technique for Australia, with potential application in many horticultural industries. The biological control agent contains spores of a parasitic fungus that prevents another fungus that causes the brown rot from colonizing the flower. Future applications of the small, winged medics are expected to become available for disease control in almonds, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, apples, pears and stone fruit.

The buy local movement and popularity of local farmers’ markets continue to grow, but we can do even better when it comes to sustainable shopping. A recent Greendex.com survey on environmental impacts of consumer behaviors in 18 countries reports that more Americans are eating local and organic foods and say they’re going to consume less meat and bottled water.

Nevertheless, we continue to eat the most processed and packaged foods and the fewest fruits and vegetables of all the countries surveyed. Evidently, we need to literally put our money where our mouths are.

The Greendex survey cites several basic ways to make our diets more sustainable. These include eating more vegetables and less beef and lamb (recognizing the greater environmental impact of raising animals); participating and supporting community supported agriculture and fishery initiatives; economizing meal planning; and storing food properly in the refrigerator to maximize space and freshness periods.

When grocery shopping, peruse the perimeter aisles first, where whole foods are stocked, instead of the interior shelves, which typically comprise processed foods according to MotherEarthLiving.com.

More cooperation between the public and private sectors and individual involvement can also increase sustainability in communities around the world.

Rachael Durrant, Ph.D., a research fellow with the UK-based Sustainable Lifestyles Research Group, cites in a recent paper the need for improved understanding of the key roles that civil society organizations play within processes of large-scale social change and warned that many communities are vulnerable to grave environmental and social risks.

Durrant lauds “greener, fairer and healthier practices, such as community gardening or cookery classes,” plus “those that change the rules of the game through campaigns or lobbying to coordinate and facilitate activities of other groups.”

Supporting food and farming management that’s independent, cooperative and welcomes volunteers, for example, is highly beneficial.

Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end. ~Leonard Nimoy

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Nature’s Wisdom Its Lessons Inspire, Heal and Sustain Us

by Christine MacDonald

The environment is not separate from ourselves; we are inside it and it is inside us; we make it and it makes us. ~ Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, Amazon shaman

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hile the idea that we humans stand apart from—or even above—nature is a prevailing theme in much of modern civilization, naturalists and other clever souls throughout the ages have observed that the opposite is true: We are part of, depend on and evolve with nature— and we ignore this vital connection at our peril.

“If one way is better than another, that you may be sure is nature’s way,” admonished the Greek philosopher Aristotle, in the third century B.C.E.

“Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms the judgment of nature,” Roman politician and philosopher Cicero ruminated two centuries later.

Nobel Prize-winning physicist and philosopher Albert Einstein remarked, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”

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intelligence, innovate, overhaul how we build homes and neighborhoods, and raise our children.

Healthful Nature

As Henry David Thoreau wrote in his classic 1854 book Walden, “We need the tonic of wildness.”

While we know firsthand how walking in the woods can elevate mood, scientists have documented that a regular dose of nature has other far-reaching benefits. It can lower stress hormone levels, blood pressure and undesirable cholesterol; help heal neurological problems; hasten fuller recovery from surgery and heart attacks; increase cancer-fighting white blood cells; and generally aid overall health (Health Promotion International research report; also Nippon Medical School study, Tokyo).

Regular playtime outdoors helps children cope with hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders, accord-

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ing to research published in Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care.

Exposure to nature can help adults escape from today’s wired lives; reinvigorate, be fitter and less likely to suffer from obesity, diabetes and heart disease, as reported in studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and a University of Washington research summary. It can also unlock understanding of the spiritual essence of life.

Hours regularly spent by youth outdoors stimulate imagination and creativity and enhance cognitive development, helping them learn.

Nature also helps youngsters develop social awareness, helping them better navigate human relations (Tinyurl.com/ OutdoorHealthBenefits Research).

“It’s strange and kind of sad that we are so removed from nature that we actually have to ask why nature is good for us,” says Dr. Eva Selhub, a lecturer at Harvard Medical School, author of the new book Your Health Destiny, and co-author of Your Brain on Nature. “The fact is our brains and bodies are wired in concert with nature.”

Recognition of nature’s positive effects has grown so much in recent years that physicians increasingly write their patients “prescriptions” to go hiking in the woods, counting on the healthy exercise and exposure to sunlight, nature and soothing views to address health problems stemming from poor diets and sedentary lifestyles. Healthcare clinics and hospitals in Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Albuquerque, New Mexico, California’s Bay Area and elsewhere have launched Prescription Trails programs aimed at objectives from preventing obesity in children to healthful activities for retirees (Tinyurl. com/AmericanHealthTrails).

Bestselling author Richard Louv calls the positive nature effect “vitamin N” in The Nature Principle. He contends: “Many of us, without having a name for it, are using the nature tonic.

We are, in essence, self-medicating with an inexpensive and unusually convenient drug substitute.”

Such ideas are commonly accepted in many cultures. The Japanese believe in the restorative power of shinrin-yoku, which could be translated as “forest medicine” or “forest bathing”. Indigenous peoples like the Brazilian tribe led by Shaman Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, fighting to preserve their land and way of life in the Amazon, profess to be at one with the innate riches of sustainable rainforests (SurvivalInternational.org/parks).

Innovative Nature

Scientists, inventors and other innovators are increasingly inspired by nature.

Biomimicry, part social movement and part burgeoning industry, looks to how Earth’s natural systems work and solve problems. University of Utah researchers, inspired by the durable homes built by sandcastle worms, are creating a synthetic glue that one day could help repair fractured bones. Architectural components manufacturer Panelite makes energy-efficient insulated glass by mimicking the hexagonal structure that bees use in honeycombs. (Find other precedents at Tinyurl.com/ BiomimicryCaseExamples).

The inspiration for biomimicry comes from many places, says Dayna Baumeister, Ph.D. co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, a Missoula, Montana, company working with other companies and universities to propel biomimicry into the mainstream.

“People are recognizing that they’ve been disconnected to the natural world,” she says. “We also realize that [as a species] we are in trouble.

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Scientific studies show that a regular dose of nature has far-reaching health benefits. More doctors now write “nature” prescriptions for their patients. tion” for clearing pollutants from our bodies and environments.

Plants and fungi are now commonly used to clean up old industrial sites that resemble nature’s way of removing pollutants from water and soil. A University of California, Berkeley, meta-study confirms that farmers currently using organic farming methods and solar power achieve roughly the same crop yields as conventional techniques with far less dependence on fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gases and petrochemical pesticide and fertilizer pollution.

Cyclical Nature

These breakthrough technologies emulate the way nature uses the building blocks of life in an endless cycle of birth, reproduction, decay and rebirth.

It’s part of a broad rethinking of the principles behind sustainability— building, manufacturing and living in greater harmony with natural systems, perhaps eventually eliminating landfills, air and water pollution, and toxic site cleanups.

“A toxin is a material in the wrong place,” says architect William McDonough, of Charlottesville, Virginia.

The only individual recipient of the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development, he is co-author of Cradleto-Cradle, a groundbreaking book that calls for re-envisioning even the nastiest waste, and The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability—Designing for Abundance.

McDonough imagines a world where waste becomes raw material for new buildings, furniture and other goods— akin to how a forest reuses every deceased tree and animal to nourish the ecosystem and spawn new life.

With 80 percent of U.S. residents currently living in urban areas, architects, builders and municipal planners are likewise pivoting toward nature, prompted by the scientific evidence of the many ways that human health and general well-being rely upon it. While this contact is preferably the kind of “stopping by woods” that inspired New England poet Robert Frost, even a walk in a city park will work.

“Urban nature, when provided as parks and walkways and incorporated into building design, provides calming and inspiring environments and encourages learning, inquisitiveness and alertness,” reports the University of Washington’s College of the Environment, in Green Cities: Good Health.

The American Planning Association stresses the importance of integrating green space into urban neighborhoods. Not only does so-called “metro nature” improve air and water quality and reduce urban heat island effects, urban wilds such as Pittsburgh’s Nine Mile Run and Charlotte, North Carolina’s Little Sugar Creek Greenway also restore natural connections in densely populated city centers.

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Man is everywhere a disturbing agent. Wherever he plants his foot, the harmonies of nature are turned to discord. The proportions and accommodations that ensured the stability of existing arrangements are overthrown. Of all organic beings, man alone is to be regarded as essentially a destructive power. ~George Perkins Marsh, Man and Nature (1864)

Natural Intelligence

A growing number of scientists say that research about our place in nature has sparked fresh thinking about our role and devastated quaint notions about our species’ superiority. “Single-celled slime molds solve mazes. Brainless plants make correct decisions and bees with brains the size of pinheads handle abstract concepts,” points out Anthropologist Jeremy Narby, author of the groundbreaking book Intelligence in Nature.

At a national conference of Bioneers, an organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and San Francisco that gathers nature-minded social and scientific innovators, Narby said: “We are nearly identical to many animals.

Many behaviors once thought to be exclusively human are shared by other species. The zone of the specifically human, as determined by science, has been shrinking.”

We haven’t lost the ability to tap that primal animal inside, even if most of us are more likely to “venture into the forest” by watching a movie or playing video games. We may feel cut off from our instincts, but studies show time in the woods can do wonders to restore the keenness of our senses to

connect with the subtle changes in natural habitat, the movements of other species and the changing seasons.

The rise of human civilizations may have taken “survival of the fittest” in new directions, often decidedly tamer ones, but experts ranging from scientific researchers to lifestyle analysts say humankind is still hardwired by our more primitive past. Despite the ingenious ways we’ve devised to exploit other life forms, capitalize on Earth’s resources and protect ourselves from nature’s sometimes terrifying power, our fate remains linked to natural laws and limits, from nurturing our body’s immune system to resolving planet-sized problems like climate change.

“‘Nature’ is our natural environment,” according to Selhub. We don’t have to move to the country to reconnect, she says. “Even spending 20 minutes a day outside has an effect.”

Houseplants, nature photos and aromatherapy Earth scents can also help indoor environments better reflect our own nature.

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by David Miller, Tinyurl.com/10InspiringLessons FromNature 9 Amazing Lessons from Nature to Inspire Your Everyday Life

by Annie Hauser, Tinyurl.com/9InspiringLessons FromNature Intelligence in Nature

by Jeremy Narby Life Lessons from Nature

by Elvis Newman Cathedrals of the Spirit

by T. C. McLuhan Your Brain on Nature

by Eva Selhub lived our lives by the assumption that what was good for us would be good for the world. We have been wrong.

We must change our lives so that it’ll be possible to live by the contrary assumption, that what is good for the world will be good for us. And that requires we make the effort to know the world and learn what is good for it.”

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Let’s face it, a trip to the dentist is not the most exciting thing a person wants to do with his or her time. There are other reasons that dental visits are not “fun” for anyone, unless of course you’re one of those people who has never had a cavity and loves going to the dentist to hear how beautiful your teeth and gums are, what a fantastic job you are doing with your oral hygiene, and how you get an A+ because you have no cavities.

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In fact, she is you! She has been practicing dentistry for over seven years and can relate to each and every one of her patients. There is a huge misconception out there that dentists have perfect teeth. “I have so many patients that are embarrassed about the condition of their mouths,” says Dr. Shaer, “until I show them mine.”

At 33, she has had almost every dental procedure in the book, from basic filling to crowns, root canals, extractions, bone grafts, and her most recent experience—a dental implant. She will be the first to admit that a dental chair is the last place she wants to be. She has used nitrous oxide for every procedure she has ever had.

Dr. Shaer states, “I’m a dentist and I can honestly say that I hate injections, hate the feeling of my face being ten times its size, and hate the fact that someone has to be in my personal space while I hold my mouth open only to hear that horrendous drilling sound and be water-boarded! It’s not fun.” She will be the first person to admit that.

Unfortunately, it’s a necessity. Cavities won’t just “go away” on their own, and if left untreated can turn into a series of more invasive dental procedures.

If there were an easier way to get dental work done, someone would have invented it already. The sights, sounds, tastes and smells—nothing

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While going to the dentist is not fun, there are several ways to make dental appointments more comfortable.

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or most individuals, odorous chemicals are simply unpleasant. For those that are sensitive and susceptible, however, even common chemical exposures may evoke a toxicant-induced loss of tolerance (TILT) marked by multiplesystem symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, autoimmune disease, asthma, depression and food intolerance. Since the post-World War II expansion of petrochemicals, the incidence of TILT has increased dramatically, says Claudia Miller, a medical doctor, researcher and professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and co-author of Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes.

“Fortunately, public awareness has also grown significantly in the last few years,” says Rick Smith, Ph.D., a Canadian environmentalist who co-authored Toxin Toxout. “Now companies and governments worldwide are moving toward making safer products.”

We can support progress by leveraging some practical tips in greening our home.

Start somewhere. Many volatile organic compounds (VOC) that in-

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clude formaldehyde and benzene are concealed in household items such as couches, chairs, particleboard furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpeting, rugs, synthetic flooring, wallpaper and paint.

Green TV host and Fresh Living author Sara Snow implores us not to become overwhelmed, disheartened or fearful.

“Creating a healthy home is a gradual process that doesn’t require throwing all the furniture out,” she advises. Start by scrutinizing labels and choosing not to bring new toxins in.

For example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is widely found to be associated with reproductive toxicity and is found in many waterproofed and flexible plastics. Select PVC-free toys, shower curtain liners and mattress covers.

In the kitchen, avoid potentially carcinogenic perfluorinated chemicals (PFC) found in nonstick coatings of pots and pans. Toss the Teflon when it scratches, says Snow, and upgrade to stainless steel or cast iron. Weed out bisphenols, the DNA-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and epoxy resin can liners. Even “BPA-free” products likely contain alternative and equally harmful

substances, according to a recent study published in Chemosphere. Choose clear glass instead of plastic containers.

When remodeling, look for zeroVOC items, Miller says, plus materials free of stain-resistant sprays and flame retardants whose efficacy is questionable. Consider natural fiber rugs like jute or wool. Forest Stewardship Council-certified hardwoods or alternative flooring like cork or glass tile are safer investments in long-term well-being.

Clean green. Conventional cleaners are among the worst offenders, and even some “eco-cleaners” can be deceptively unsafe, says Smith. He recommends avoiding antibacterial products containing triclosan, which proliferates antibiotic-resistant bacteria that prolong and exacerbate illnesses, as well as phthalates, a chemical oil that carries artificial aromas and has been repeatedly linked to cancer and abnormal fetal development. “Even so-called natural fragrances are often complex petrochemicals that outgas and contaminate the air,” notes Miller.

Snow advises formulating products at home using staple pantry ingredients, including distilled white vinegar for disinfecting, baking soda for scouring, liquid castile soap for sudsing, lemon juice for degreasing and olive oil for polishing.

Freshen with fresh air. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time amid indoor air pollutants that are

Even small changes can measurably reduce your family’s daily exposure to healthdamaging chemicals. ~Rick Smith significantly more concentrated than outdoor pollutants, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports. “Most energy-efficient homes are well sealed with ventilation systems that recirculate indoor air, so opening the windows helps dilute accumulated airborne toxins,” says Miller. Snow further recommends bringing air-purifying plants into the home such as Gerbera daisies, bamboo palms and English ivy.

Vacuum and dust. Vacuuming with a high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filter and dusting with a moist cloth eliminates allergens such as pet dander, mites, pollen and mold, and helps remove phthalates, flame retardants, lead and pesticides that “latch onto house dust and accumulate in dust bunnies,” says Smith.

Weed out lawn chemicals. “Organophosphate pesticides are profoundly neurotoxic,” says Miller, especially to the developing brains of children.

Instead try integrated pest management, which involves controlling pests’ food

sources and applying non-toxic deterrents. Eliminating potentially carcinogenic herbicides might mean managing more weeds, says Snow, but it’s worth it.

Eat green. “Buying produce as close to its source as possible, from a farmer or farmers’ market, provides threefold benefits,” says Snow—less wasteful packaging, reduced exposure to chemical plastics and greater concentration of health-promoting nutrients. Buy in bulk and favor glass containers or rectangular cardboard cartons.

Take tests. Radon, an invisible, odorless gas that can emanate from the ground and accumulate in homes, annually causes 21,000 U.S. lung cancer deaths, according to the U.S. EPA. Lead, a neurotoxin that may occasionally leach from home water pipes, can also hide in pre-1978 paint. Testing for both and implementing reduction or precautionary measures is simple, advises Smith. Most hardware stores stock test kits.

Take action. Join with other concerned citizens by launching a pertinent petition at Change.org; campaigning with organizations like the Environmental Working Group (ewg. org) or Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SaferChemicals.org); and supporting cleaner, greener companies with family purchases.

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Organic gardening experts share strategies for growing a great garden and having a life, too.

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he arrival of planting season has a stunning effect on veggie gardeners. We talk to our seedlings as if they were children, and don’t mind working until dark if that’s what it takes to get the fingerling potatoes in the ground. Then, complications like crabgrass and cabbageworms appear, and keeping up with all the details feels impossible. We can lighten looming chores by using these time-saving tips, which will reduce later workloads when storms and the hot summer sun threaten to squelch the magic.

Mulch to reduce watering and prevent weeds. “You can cut your watering time in half by mulching crops with a three-to-four-inch layer of straw or shredded leaves,” says Niki Jabbour, award-winning author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Groundbreaking Food Gardens: 73 Plans That Will Change the Way You Grow Your Garden. “Crops like tomatoes, potatoes, kale, broccoli, cucumbers and squash all benefit from a deep

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mulch, which reduces the need to water and also prevents weeds, saving even more time.”

Grow herbs in convenient containers. Family cooks will harvest kitchen herbs every day, in all kinds of weather, so don’t waste footsteps. Grow some parsley, basil and other herbs in large containers near the kitchen door.

Try promising perennials. Plant them once, and vegetables like asparagus and rhubarb come back year after year in cold winter climates like the Midwest and Northeast. Where winters are mild, artichokes or chayote (pear squash) are long-lived and productive. Many resilient herbs will return each spring, too, including sage, mints, thyme and oregano. Tarragon and marjoram make trusty perennial herbs in the Sun Belt.

Stock up on organic seeds. “As a year-round vegetable gardener, I try to come up with a list of all the seeds I’ll need for every season when I place annual seed orders,” Jabbour says. “That way, I will place fewer orders and have

everything on hand at the proper planting time, saving both time and money.”

Organic seeds in consumer seed catalogs and retail racks won’t be genetically modified or treated with pesticides.

Be generous with organic compost.

With each planting, mix in organic compost along with a balanced organic fertilizer. Food crops grown in organically enriched soil are better able to resist challenges from pests and diseases, which simplifies summer tasks.

Grow flowers to attract beneficial insects. Reducing or eliminating pesticides and increasing plantings of flowers can radically improve the balance between helpful and harmful insects in a garden. Horticulturist Jessica Walliser, co-host of Pittsburgh’s The Organic Gardeners KDKA radio show and author of Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden, recommends starting with sweet alyssum, an easy-to-grow annual that can be tucked into the edges of beds or added to mixed containers.

“The tiny blossoms of sweet alyssum are adept at supporting several species of the non-stinging parasitic wasps that help keep aphids and other common pests in check,” Walliser says. In warm climates where they are widely grown, crape myrtles have been found to serve as nurseries for lady beetles, lacewings and other beneficial insects.

Protect plants with fabric barriers.

Pest insects seeking host plants won’t find cabbage or kale if they’re hidden

beneath hoops covered with fine-mesh fabric like wedding net (tulle) or garden fabric row cover. “Cover the plants the day they are transplanted into the garden,” advises Walliser. As long as the edges are securely tucked in, row covers will also protect plants from wind, hail, rabbits and deer.

Hoe briefly each day. Commit 10 minutes a day to hoeing. While slicing down young weeds, hill up soil over potatoes or clean up beds ready to be replanted. Look out for small problems to correct before they become big ones.

No more misplaced tools. Time is often wasted searching for lost weeders, pruning shears and other hand tools, which are easier to keep track of when painted in bright colors or marked with colored tape. Jabbour uses a tool stash basket placed at the garden entrance.

Stop to smell the flowers. Use moments saved to sit quietly, relax and soak up the sights, sounds and smells of the garden. Pausing to listen to the birds or watch a honeybee work a flower is part of the earned reward of any healthy garden that can’t be measured by the pound.

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EARTH IN PERIL Children Confront Climate Change

by Avery Mack

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and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. ~Abraham Lincoln

his month, Home Nino influence, according to We only have Box Office (HBO), University of South Carolina in collaboration with one home. If we statistician John Grego.

New York City’s American “The globe is warmer Museum of Natural History, mess this one up, than it has been in the last will air the new documen- where do we 100 years,” says climate tary, Saving My Tomorrow. scientist Jennifer Francis, go next?

Scientists representing Ph.D., of Rutgers Univerthe museum discuss how ~Hippocrates, age 8 sity, in New Jersey. “Any temperature change affects wisps of doubt that human life on Planet Earth, but the activities are at fault are majority of voices are those of children. now gone with the wind.”

Their words cry out for universal action to prevent them from inheriting what At Sea they believe is a dying planet in desper“We do more damage to the planet ate need of healing. than we think.” ~Peri, age 9

In the Atmosphere

“We need to know the truth, because adults clearly aren’t doing enough to stop this.” ~Zoe, age 12 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA recently announced that last year was the hottest in 135 years of recordkeeping, with rising ocean temperatures driving the global heat index.

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In the same 100 years, sea levels have risen seven inches, mostly due to expansion as the water warms. “We have over 2 million preserved fish in our collection. We study them to see the effect of temperature change,” says Melanie Stiassny, Ph.D., curator of ichthyology at the museum. “The mummichog fish is less than an inch long. It’s a bottom feeder and that’s where pollution like mercury lies. When the water is warm, fish eat more and mercury is stored in their bodies.” The contaminants move up the food chain, bringing the effects of pollution to our dinner table.

A 2006 study by Nicola Beaumont, Ph.D., with the Plymouth Marine Laboratory UK, found that 29 percent of the oceans’ edible fish and seafood species have declined by 90 percent in the past 100 years. The international team of ecologists and economists led by Boris Worm, Ph.D., of Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, predict total saltwater fish extinction by 2048 due to overfishing, pollution, habitat loss and climate change. Rising ocean acidity due to absorption of increasing carbon dioxide and other emissions from burning fossil fuels impacts creatures large and small, like dissolving the shell of the tiny sea butterfly, a vital link in the ocean’s food chain.

Americans currently consume 4.5 billion pounds of seafood each year.

On Land

“Each species was put here for a reason.

We are the caretakers.” ~a youth at a climate rally

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Scientists look back to look ahead.

Henry David Thoreau fell in love with the wilderness around Concord, Massachusetts, 160 years ago. From his renowned journals, scientists know when flowers like the pink lady slipper (Cypripedium acaule), bird’s-foot violets (Viola pedata) or golden ragworts (Packera aurea) used to bloom.

Today, with temperatures six degrees Fahrenheit warmer than in Thoreau’s time, these species now bloom two weeks earlier. The Canada lily (Lilium canadense), plentiful before, is now rare, unable to adapt to the new reality.

Paul Sweet, collections manager of the museum’s ornithology department, studies “skins” (stuffed birds). He says,

“The skins show us how birds lived years ago.” In just the past 100 years, bird species that have gone extinct range from the ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) to the onceabundant passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) and Carolina parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis).

In Colorado, 70 percent of the lodgepole pines have been lost, with pines in other states also in trouble.

Pine beetles feed on the pines. Historically, winter brings death to both the beetles and weakened trees, which fall to feed a renewed forest. Due to warmer temperatures, the beetles are living longer and migrating to higher altitudes to kill more trees. Forest fires follow the dry timber line.

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“I don’t have time to grow up before becoming an activist.” ~Ta’Kaiya, age 12

Children are more informed now than ever before. Schools offer classes on ecology, the environment, global warming and climate change. Disasters are instant news, constantly streaming through digital media. Kids are aware that they need adults to work with them to keep Earth habitable.

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4 Reuse more, buy less. Less trash equals less pollution.

4 Bike or walk, instead of driving.

Don’t use the car at least one day a week. Less use of fossil fuels equals less drilling, fracking and oil spills.

4 Substitute a planet-healing activity for the usual after school program. Replace lawns with native plants, which need less water and no mowing. Email manufacturers to urge them to use less packaging and plastic, auto makers to produce more fuel-efficient cars, grocery stores to carry more locally sourced foods and ban plastic bags, and government agencies to improve pollution control measures.

4 When eating meat, make sure the animals were humanely and locally raised, not factory farmed.

“Get your parents involved.” ~Teakahla, age 11

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aul Stutzman was a successful executive with a family restaurant chain and a happy father and husband married for more than 30 years when his wife, Mary, passed away from breast cancer in 2006. Questioning his faith as to why this happened, Stutzman quit his job to hike the 2,168-mile Appalachian Trail (AT), advising everyone he encountered, “Don’t take spouses and families for granted.” His book, Hiking Through, recounts this extreme adventure and relates his subsequent thoughts about grief, healing and life.

Stutzman chronicled his second journey, a 5,000-mile-plus crosscountry trek, in Biking Across America. This time, he perceived a “noble, yet humble America that still exists and inspires.” More recently, the author has turned to fiction with The Wanderers and Wandering Home, both enriched with reflections upon the values of his Amish Mennonite upbringing and marriage.

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Early on, I realized how soothing nature was to my grieving soul. Still, there

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were times it would have been easy to abandon my journeys and head for the safety of home. The desire to discover if my life held any meaning after such a great loss kept me moving forward. I kept telling myself on both journeys, “If my wife can fight cancer for four years, I can overcome any obstacle I encounter.”

I was determined to write about what I was being taught by nature. I also believed books written by and about someone seeking solace via an incomplete pilgrimage would be cheating the reader.

What do such journeys teach about nature and our response to experiencing it?

I find comfort in nature. I believe the beautiful streams and waterfalls, the grand views from mountaintops and the wildlife were all created for our enjoyment. When we absorb this beauty and wonderment, the stresses in life slowly melt away. Granted, not everyone will be able to do what I did; however, a stroll through a local park, along a beach or in a flower garden can have similar effects.

Did these extended physical endeavors make mental demands that catalyzed unexpected self-growth?

Treks like these into the unknown are physically demanding. With time and effort, one’s body gets into shape for extended hiking and biking. The mental hurdle must be crossed next. You’ll miss home and loved ones. Loneliness will set in. This is where you discover who the real you is. Are you tenacious enough to push through the desire to abandon the pilgrimage or will you succumb to the allure of comfort and safety?

On my journeys, I had to make difficult choices. There is a saying that applies to folks planning to hike the AT end-to-end through 14 states: “If hiking the entire Appalachian Trail isn’t the most important thing in your life, you won’t accomplish it.”

My daughter gave birth to my grandson while I was hiking. Although she asked that I come home for the event, I declined. I kept on hiking because I knew I wouldn’t return to the trail if I went home. I’d spent my lifetime trying to do the right things for my three children, but now had to do what was right for me.

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What did you learn about Americans along the way?

I discovered that most Americans are kind, law-abiding citizens. Most are still willing to help a stranger in need.

Unfortunately, I feel we focus too much time and energy on the minority of malcontents.

How have these experiences informed your creative process?

America is a great country. The beauty I’ve witnessed from a bicycle seat and on two feet hiking the mountains is a continual source of inspiration. Many folks are unable to do what I do. My ongoing desire is to describe the images imprinted in my mind in such a way that others can feel as if they are there walking with me.

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Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings. natural awakenings

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Dogs with Library Cards Kids Love Reading to Animals

by Sandra Murphy

The goal of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ), launched in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1999 as part of Intermountain Therapy Animals, is to improve children’s literacy skills with the mentoring help of certified therapy teams. Its reach has spread through library programs across the U.S. and Canada and internationally, with other therapy groups following suit.

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octors told the parents of an 11-year-old autistic son that he would never read… so quit trying to teach him,” says Suzanne Vening, an organic farmer in Jackson, Mississippi. “The doctor didn’t count on Adam, my Australian shepherd.” Abused and abandoned before being adopted by Vening, she had trained him for therapy work.

Vening knew nothing about autistic or learning-disabled children, but she knew Adam could work miracles. The boy made eye contact with Adam during his library visit and read a few words. His parents were overjoyed as his reading continued to improve. “It’s hard to include children with special needs in many family activities,” Vening says. “A library is a place the whole family can enjoy.”

She advises, “Designate a safe corner where a child can escape if feeling overwhelmed. After entering the room, handlers should sit on the floor with the dog lying beside them. A standing dog can cause too much excitement. It’s

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National Library Week, April 12 to 18, celebrates the program Unlimited Possiblities @ Your Library important to trust that your therapy dog will know how to approach a child that’s afraid, has tremors or can’t sit up or sit still.”

“An animal’s heartbeat seems to call to kids,” observes Rachael Barrera, a children’s librarian at Brook Hollow Public Library, in San Antonio, Texas. “Dogs have come here once a week for more than a year. Now older kids that are comfortable with the reading program are showing younger ones how to choose a book.”

At California’s Benicia Public Library, kids read to Honey, a friendly brown dog, on Wednesday afternoons. Sheila Jordan, managing editor and owner of Booklandia, founded in Bend, Oregon, says her 8-year-old, Chase, found it difficult to concentrate because of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). “The Tales and Tails program was a big help.

All summer, we went every week and chose books he said the dog would love.” Jordan’s reward was a more focused child; Chase’s reward was a dog of his own last fall.

North Carolina’s Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers 14,000 free programs a year throughout its 20 locations, including Paws to Read. Librarian Cathy Cartledge, reading program coordinator for the Morrison Regional branch, shares this story from Jaylee’s mom, Jill.

“Jaylee was tutored in reading for a year. After she also began reading to Zoey, a great Pyrenees, or Hunter, a golden retriever, I saw improvement in fluency, confidence and enjoyment. It worked miracles compared with the hours and money spent for tutoring,” her mom remarks.

The Mount Prospect Library, near Chicago, has an age requirement for its Tales to Tails program. “Rachael, 8, will hardly put a book down now,” says her mom, Nicole Sasanuma, a senior associate with Business Communications & Advocacy, in Northbrook, Illinois. “Her sister, Emi, 6, is anxious for her next birthday so she ‘can read to doggies,’ too.”

Reading programs aren’t limited to libraries or schools. Jean Maclean, of Lompoc, California, trains her two dogs in agility and rally skills. For a change of pace, they visit the Chumash Learning Center, in Santa Ynez, once a month. The Chumash people value education from both its elders and teachers outside the tribe. Maclean relates that Donny, age 11, was afraid of dogs until he met hers, after which his teachers saw his reading improve three levels in one semester.

Animals help kids relax and become teachers to the dogs.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis have found that reading skills for kids that read to dogs during a 10-week literacy program improved by 12 percent. Children in the same program that didn’t do the same showed no improvement.

Dogs and other pets prove that reading out loud doesn’t have to be scary. All it takes is a good book and a good listener.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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great experiment in the desert called the biodome created a living environment for human, plant and animal life.

A huge glass dome was constructed to house an artificial, controlled environment with purified air and water, healthy soil and filtered light. The intent was to afford perfect growing conditions for trees, fruits and vegetables, as well as humans.

People lived in the biodome, for many months at a time, and everything seemed to do well with one exception. When the trees grew to a certain height, they would topple over.

It baffled scientists until they realized they forgot to include the natural element of wind. Trees need wind to blow against them because it causes their root systems to grow deeper, which supports the tree as it grows taller.

Who among us doesn’t long for a perfect growing environment for ourselves, with no disruptions from outside influences?

We strive to avoid the times of contrast and tension, when life’s daily challenges push against us. When they do, the normal tendency is to curse them. If trees could talk, would we hear them curse the wind each time they encountered a storm?

We can learn a great deal from nature’s wisdom at work if we are open to the lesson. Watch how a tree bends and sways gracefully when the wind blows against it. It does not stand rigid, resisting the flow of energy. It does not push back. The tree accepts the strong wind as a blessing that helps it grow.

Such experiences develop our character and deepen our spiritual roots. When we grow deep, we too, stand tall.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your Re-Defining Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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elcome to our Community Close-up Q&A session with naturopath Dr. Rachel Stricker, ND, RYT, of Illumination Wellness. We’re excited for this opportunity to allow you to get more personally acquainted with her and her practice.

Could you briefly explain what naturopathic medicine is?

Of course! I am licensed as a primary care/family physician. I completed a four-year medical degree and passed two rigorous national licensing exams.

Our medicine is based on principles which basically say that we get to the root cause of a patient’s disease, remove the obstacles that are keeping the body from healing itself, and do this with a very holistic, nontoxic approach.

We are especially well-equipped for patients with diseases of modern civilization that are caused by poor lifestyle choices and stress because we focus on prevention and empowering our patients through education.

It is an added bonus that I am a certified yoga instructor and massage therapist because people can really have all their wellness needs met under one roof; in fact, under one set of hands!

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Do you have any specialities?

Yes, I specialize in mental and emotional health, sports medicine and chronic pain. I also treat quite a bit of autoimmune disease and gastrointestinal issues. With my tools of yoga, meditation and massage, I am also great at helping people to reduce their response to stress and improve their sleep.

What were you doing before you began practicing here in the Pacific Northwest?

I am definitely very connected to our principle of Tolle Totum, which means treat the whole person. It is my goal to reestablish balance in every aspect of my patients—body, mind and spirit.

I was the Wellness Director at an integrative chronic pain clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. As the Wellness Director, I taught nutrition and healthy lifestyle and provided our patients with yoga, massage and guided meditations. Our team included an osteopath, psychologist, physical therapist and myself. We had profound results in our program and all patients left our facilities taking less pain medication and reporting lower amounts of pain. Most of these patients had been on disability for nearly nine years and taking nearly five times the recommended maximum dosage of opioid pain medications.

What makes you different from other naturopaths?

What’s the best part about being a naturopath?

Which one of the naturopathic principles most guides your practice?

I practice a style of naturopathy often referred to as nature cure. I strive to use very simple yet extremely effective means to help patients feel better. I do this by addressing the basic human needs of safety, proper nutrition, sleep and breathing. Then we can work on balancing the other human needs like self-esteem, love and belonging and self-actualization. I have my undergraduate degree in psychology and gender and diversity studies. I am very sensitive to all spectrums of mental health, as well as issues with sexuality, spirituality and past emotional wounds.

Illumination Wellness, LLC was Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, that said, “Let food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” Truly, proper nutrition is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle.

Will you tell us more about your office locations?

Sure. My office in Battle Ground is a shared space with two other naturopaths. We also have a natural medicinary on-site where people can purchase the highest quality herbs and supplements. My space in Battle Ground also boasts a cozy living room for teaching wellness classes and a beautiful organic garden where I will be offering outdoor yoga in the coming months. I also share space in southeast Portland with an acupuncturist and massage therapist.

We offer yoga and lots of education classes, mostly on botanical medicine and healing through community engagement.

Do you have any events or classes coming up?

I do! On Saturday, April 18 we will be hosting a Spring Wellness Fair at my Portland location. The afternoon will include classes taught by our practitioners, live entertainment, healthy refreshments and individual wellness consultations. I am also hosting an essential oil playshop on April 25 at my Portland location. It will be a fun and interactive evening for learning more about essential oils and their uses.

I greatly value the naturopathic principles and modalities. I have so many tools on my tool belt so it really allows me to treat patients as individuals. I consider it an honor to be both a guide and a witness of my patients’ healing journeys. I can honestly say that I love what I do.

If you weren’t a naturopath, what would you be?

I’d be a chef! I love bringing vibrant colors and flavors together. I especially love showing people that eating healthy can still be a pleasurable experience. It

For more information on classes visit Illumination Wellness at their website, IlluminationWellness.com or email Dr. Rachel at DrRachel@ IlluminationWellness.com.

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Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): The purpose of relationship is not to have another who might complete you, but to have another with whom you might share your completeness. ~ Neale Donald Walsch Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21): I have learned silence from the talkative, tolerance from the intolerant and kindness from the unkind. I should not be ungrateful to those teachers. ~ Kahlil Gibran Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. ~ Mignon McLaughlin Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): If you love someone, tell them. ~ Author Unknown Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): As a rose can’t live without the rain, so a heart can’t love without risk of pain ~ Author Unknown Liz Howell is available for personal astrological consultations and can be reached at Liz@CelestialLivingArts.com.

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calendarofevents savethedate Learn to Meditate with Babaji – May 1 & 2; May 9 & 10. Learn and practice meditation with a True Master. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive personal blessings. Programs are free, donations appreciated. Locations: Portland and Stevenson, OR. Info: Jennifer, 503 297 3928.

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Daily Dose II – May 2 & 3. 9am-5:30pm both days.

This class explores some of today’s most important and effective supplements, western herbs and amino acids for maintaining health and treating common ailments and conditions. This class is designed to prepare the wholistic nutrition practitioner to integrate the safe and scientifically based used of herbs and supplements into their practice but is open to any health practitioner or community member wishing to know more about current and important supplements, herbs and their use. Sources, safety, dosages and contraindications are covered. Instructor Ryan Feeney. Pre-approved for 14 NCCAOM PDA’s. Eligible for 15 CEU hours. $300 (discounts available). The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503 688 1482 or Info@ TheWellspring.org. TheWellspring.org/classes.

SaturDAY, APRIL 4 Ayurvedic Health Fair – 10am-4pm. Come learn about this 5,000 year old modality’s emphasis on proactive health and wellness. We are planning a fun, educational, and illuminating day with over 20 vendors and scheduled presentations. See AyurvedaPdx. com for more information.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Prevent Cognitive Decline Now – 7-8:30pm. If you are in your 40s, 50s or 60s, it’s time to take daily steps to prevent dementia. Come hear about the aging brain, and learn energetic tools to use now to keep your brain stronger, healthier, and energetically balanced as your body ages. You’ll leave with skills you can implement now which will give you immediate benefits as well as a long-term payoff. Sage Center for Wholeness. Contact Linda Negrin 503 866 2901 or LindaNegrin@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Eat to Live II – April 11 & 12. 9am-5:30pm both days. This course continues to explore healthy eating for special populations and health conditions.

An overview will be given of diets both current and historic to gain perspective of approaches over time. The class will explore holistic health weight loss strategies then focus on special dietary considerations in the treatment of the following western conditions: Women’s reproductive health, Fertility, Allergies/Asthma, Candida, Hypertension, & High Cholesterol, Hypo/Hyperthyroidism, Mental/ Emotional, Migraines, Arthritis, Irritable bowel syndrome, Colitis, Autoimmune disorders & Prostate problems. Instructor Carole Freeman. Pre-approved for 13.5 NCCAOM PDA’s. Eligible for 15 CEU hours. $300 (discounts available; see website). The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503 688 1482 or Info@TheWellspring.org.

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Stress Relief for the Busy Professional – May 21.

1-3pm. You are invited to this special Energy Healing class where we will learn a ‘no-touch’ technique for stress relief. Often referred to as “acupuncture without needles,” Pranic Healing is very effective, is easy to learn and easy to use. Come and discover your innate ability for healing with a technique that is drug-free and can be used anytime, anyplace, without any special tools. West Linn Adult Community Center. Contact Liza Burnet 503 502 5186 or Liza@Heart-To-Heart-Healing.com. Heart-ToHeart-Healing.com/events/.

Lifting Our Spirit with Nutrition – June 28. 9am5pm. Lifting Our Spirit with Nutrition will explore the world of nutrition and mental health and its many and sometimes surprising connections. This class will cover some basic anatomy and physiology of the gut and the brain to help you understand the connection between what we eat, what we don’t eat and how it affects our emotions. Instructor Heather Schrock, Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.

Elective hours: 7. May be eligible for continuing education hours. $150 (discounts available). The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503 688 1482 or Info@TheWellspring.org.

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Introduction to Alexander Technique – 9am-1pm.

In this class we will touch on the principles used in the Alexander Method, and will start exploring how you can use them in your life and work. Often incorrectly thought of as a study of posture, the Alexander Method is a somatic study of how we do what we do. It leads to awareness, ease and graceful power. OSM, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, #100, Portland.

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Mindful Eating Workshop – 3-5pm. What is mindful eating? How do you put forth loving intentions when you sit down to nourish yourself? Any change or desired improvement sought through nutrition– whether your goal is to lose weight, manage blood sugar, address digestive issues, or simply feel your best–all intentions must begin first with mindful eating. Six spots are open for both dates offering the same focused workshop on nourishment (repeat event, offering two different dates), led by Leah Jorgensen, Certified Holistic Nutritionist. Contact Salon 503 245 5993 or Leah 503 713 3277.

Foot Camp – 4pm. A Workshop for Healthier Feet with Camella Potter, ND; Stacey Matney of PIE Footwear, and Michelle Valentino, yoga teacher. The Movement Center Yoga Studio, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503 231 0383. TheMovementCenter.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14 “Constructive Wallowing” – 6:30pm. Tired of trying to look on the bright side when life’s got you down? Good! It’s healthier to let yourself wallow a bit, as long as it’s constructive. Register today for this eye-opening one-hour talk at the Northwest Library. Register online at MultCoLib.org/events/ constructive-wallowing or call 503 988 5560.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Alchemy of the Heart: Dance with Infinity – April 17, 4pm check-in, 7:30pm program. Conclusion April 19, 1:30pm. An Awakening Retreat to Cel-

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Meditation and Sacred Movement with t’ai chi, qigong and the music of your soul! Learn the Sacred Art of Spiritual Alchemy and align with the love, wisdom and transformational power of your heart.

Ignite your creative spirit and connect with your magical inner child. Ananda Center at Laurelwood, 38950 SW Laurelwood Rd, Gaston, OR. Contact 503 746 6229 or efl@AnandaLaurelwood.org.

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Obstacle Illusions: A Soul Awakening Retreat for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Their Hearing Friends – April 17, 4pm check-in, 7:30pm program. Conclusion April 19, 1:30pm. Led by a deaf spiritual teacher with voice and ASL capabilities, this weekend retreat will offer students a myriad of tools to expand and deepen awareness of their divine purpose in life. Participants will dramatically alter their perceptions of life’s challenges as they learn to view life from a higher perspective, transcend limiting beliefs, and experience more clarity and inner peace. Ananda Center at Laurelwood, 38950 SW Laurelwood Rd, Gaston, OR. Contact 503 746 6229 or efl@Ana ndaLaurelwood.org. AnandaLaurelwood.org/program/obstacle-illusions.

Yoga Retreat Weekend – Friday, April 17. 4pm check-in; 7:30pm program. Conclusion Sunday April 19, 1:30pm. Immerse yourself in a liberating flow of asanas, experience the peaceful mind and open heart. Stretch, strengthen and move your body, release tension and stored toxins and gain a more positive mental outlook. Learn Ananda Yoga and take home routines for your personal practice while enjoying the beautiful, natural setting and delicious vegetarian cuisine, just outside of Portland. Ananda Center at Laurelwood, 38950 SW Laurelwood Rd, Gaston, Or. Contact 503 746 6229 or efl@AnandaLaurelwood.org. AnandaLaurelwood.org/program/ obstacle-illusions.

Ignite Your Voice – April 17, 18 & 19. Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, and Sunday 10am-6pm. Do you want to be confident to express yourself even when you feel terrified? Join us for a weekend of empowerment, expression, connection and truth for women only! Our specific offering will use methods influenced by the Tamalpa Institute’s Life/Art Process, Plant Medicine Ritual and Transformational Voice. Together, through creative process, ritual, deep connection and unconditional acceptance we will journey through five essential components of Voice, unlocking keys to self expression along the way. These include: Trust & Patience Creativity & Passion, Courage, Self Love & Compassion & Authentic Self Expression. As each woman begins to reclaim the sacredness of her voice, her confidence will inspire others, thus creating a continuous cycle of freedom to express fully and authentically. Your unique expression is valuable. Let the world have it. Contact Audrey 607 227 3788 or IgniteYourVoicePdx@gmail.com.

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Community Potluck and Wisdom Circle with Aleu Wisdom Holder, Ilarion Merculieff – 6:308:30pm. Join us Friday evening to kick off a weekend of teachings on indigenous ways of learning and being, taught by “Stop Talking” co-authors Ilarion Merculieff and Libby Roderick. Learn more about Ilarion and his teachings on EarthAndSpirit. org. Bring a healthy contribution to our community

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potluck. Join us for a wisdom circle on indigenous ways of being and learning. Friday night is a donation-based teaching open to everyone. Teachers, lifelong learners, parents, students of life and all ages are encouraged to attend. Suggested donation $10. Tabor Space, Copeland Commons, 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland. Contact Raquel Hugo at 503 936 2649 for more information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 The Experience of Spiritual Awakenings – April 18 & 19. Shaktipat intensive with Swami Chetanananda. The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503 231 0383.

Quantum-Touch® Level I Workshop – April 18 & 19. 10am-5pm. Join Certified Quantum-Touch Instructor, Judie Maron-Friend, for a 2-day intensive energy healing workshop and forever change your life at the quantum level! Other Dates: 8/29&30; 10/10&11 or 11/7&8. 13 CE credits. Whether you’re a novice or professional, learn this world renowned, love-based healing technique & change lives! $35021 days prior, $400 thereafter. 503 288 8369 or JudieMaronFriend@gmail.com. See Endorsements at the QT website: QuantumTouch.com.

The Festival of Angels – April 18 & 19. 10am-7pm.

Have you ever felt a loving presence “watching over you?” Do you want to get to know your Guardian Angels? If so, join us at The Festival of Angels Expo at the Clark County Event Center. 70+ vendors, entertainment and free workshops. For more information, visit TheFestivalofAngels.com.

Workshop on Indigenous Ways of Learning and Being, with Ilarion Merculieff & Libby Roderick – April 18 & 19. 11:30am-3:30pm. Join us for an interactive and intimate Natural Ways workshop on indigenous ways of learning and being. Circle with Aleut native teachers Ilarion, and Libby, co-authors of “Stop Talking: Indigenous Ways of Teaching and Learning and Difficult Dialogues in Higher Education.” We’ll explore how it is we relate to one another, how we learn, and how we structure teaching experiences within our culture. Part of our time will be outdoors; please come prepared for all types of weather. Bring your sack lunch and water bottle.

Families are encouraged to participate. Two-day workshop $65 in advance; $75 at the door. Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Center, 19255 SW Pacific Hwy, Sherwood. Contact Raquel Hugo at 503 936 2649 for more information.

Spring Wellness Fair – 2-5pm. Join our talented practitioners for an afternoon of wellness education in the disciplines of Chinese Medicine, naturopathy and body work. We’ll explore the inner workings of human existence and how to effortlessly navigate the waters of our emotions. Attendees may sign up for private sessions with our practitioners and there will be plenty of time for song, dance and community intention. Healthy refreshments will be provided. Rainbow Arts Medicine Alliance, 3701 SE Belmont St (upstairs), Portland. Contact Dr Rachel 503 707 3309 or DrRachel@IlluminationWellness. com. Ramaship.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 I Am Light – Discovering and living from your impersonal self with Dr. Wayne Dyer. Join Dr. Wayne Dyer and special guest Anita Moorjani at this day-long seminar and discover your Divine Light.

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MONDAY, APRIL 20 Train for a Career in Hypnosis with 5-PATH® Hypnotherapy and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis – April 20-May1. 8am-6pm. Get a proven reliable system of hypnotherapy which supports you to open your own successful hypnosis practice or join with other practitioners. National Guild of Hypnotists membership. Earn prestige and a high income. This course is designed to produce confident, competent, hypnosis professionals. $2,800; all materials included.

811 NW 20th Ave (corner of 20th and Johnson), Portland. Laney@LovingKindnessHypnosis.com.

Call for a free consultation 503 289 3614.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Boost Your Brainpower with SuperBrain Yoga – 6-8pm. Learn to boost your vitality, recharge your brain power, experience emotional calmness and mental clarity with this ancient technique that harnesses the body’s subtle energies. SuperBrain Yoga® is a simple and effective technique to energize and recharge the brain. It is based on the principles of subtle energy and ear acupuncture to balance the left and right brain energies. People’s Food Coop, Community Room. Contact Liza Burnet 503 502 5186 or Liza@Heart-To-Heart-Healing. com. Heart-To-Heart-Healing.com/events.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Essential Oil Playshop – 7-9pm. Come learn, sample and play with a unique line of essential oils that have been lovingly and consciously formulated.

We’ll experience sensual perfumes, ceremonial and therapeutic blends and exquisitely infused treats and “mocktails”. Rainbow Arts Medicine Alliance, 3701 SE Belmont St (upstairs), Portland. Contact Dr Rachel 503 707 3309 or DrRachel@IlluminationWellness.com. Ramaship.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Partners in Nutrition – April 25 &26. 9am-5pm.

Partners in Nutrition is a two-day seminar discussing the benefits of pairing doctors and nutritionists in a clinical setting. Learn how you can grow your practice by expanding your range of treatment options and improving clinical outcomes for patients.

Practitioner collaboration leads to increased revenue potential and practice efficiency. 13 CE hours for NDs, DCs and NTPs. $199 (ND,DC), $149 (NTP Graduates). University of Western States, 2900 NE 132nd Ave, Portland.

Bare Root Tree, Shrub & Perennials Sale – 10am3pm. Annual fundraiser plant sale with a wide selection of trees, shrubs and perennials starting at only $8, $5, and $1 respectively. Mason Bee cocoons 10

for $15; garden photos & information available on site. Members are admitted early at 9am on 4/25 only. April 25 and May 2.Volunteers needed. Wildlife Botanicals Gardens 11000 NE 149th St, Brush Prairie, WA. Contact Meredith Hardin 360 737 1160 or Info@Naturescaping.org. Naturescaping.org.

Quantum-Touch® Level II Workshop – 10am5pm. April 25 & 26. Join Certified Quantum-Touch Instructor, Judie Maron-Friend, for this advanced workshop and discover effortless breakthroughs and the Realization of Extraordinary Freedom!

Other Dates: 9/5&6, 10/24&25 or 11/14&15. 13 CE credits. The Quantum-Touch Level I is a prerequisite! $450. Payments and registration through the Quantum-Touch web site or call 503 288 8369 or JudieMaronFriend@gmail.com for details.

Gallery of Metaphysical and Intuitive Practitioners: Receive Readings & Healings – 7-10pm.

Get readings and healings from a gallery of energy workers, mediums, medical intuitives, hypnotists, empaths, astral travelers, light therapists, bodyworkers, channelers, psychics, crystal healers, tarot card readers and intuitive eye readers. Receive guidance and direction, discover your life purpose, heal your heart, connect with lost loved ones, chart your future, cure ailments, release emotional stuckness, connect to your true power. The Genius Place, 2354 SE 59th Ave, Portland. Contact Inannah 720 352 2434 or Inannah@Inannah.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Massage & Acupressure for Birth – 1-5:30pm.

This class covers basic massage techniques, acupressure points, relaxation and positioning, as well as multi-cultural touch techniques to help ease the pain of labor and possibly assist in a faster, less complicated delivery. After a quick review of labor and birth physiology, the class offers abundant hands-on practice. You may bring a pregnant volunteer to class to practice techniques with. OSM, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, #100, Portland. LB@OregonSchoolOf Massage.com. OregonSchoolOfMmassage.com.

THRUSDAY, APRIL 30 Bountiful Bowls Cooking Class – 6:30-9pm. One of our favorite restaurant trends is the bowl, but the problem is that it can be a little pricey. We will show you how to save money and be an efficient meal planner by creating three nutritious and delicious one-dish meals. Menu: Sweet Potato Black Bean, Lemongrass Tofu, Polenta with Vegetable Ragu.

And for dessert, fruit with cashew cream. Contains nuts and optional meat. Gluten and dairy free. $50.

Note: 24-hour advanced registration required. Nourish Northwest, 4418 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland.

503 234 7280. NourishNorthwest.com.

ongoingevents SUNDAY Outdoor Boot Camp at Mt. Tabor – 8-9am. Abby takes her popular boot camp class outdoors! Your cardiovascular and muscular fitness will be challenged in this circuit-style class incorporating park structures at Mt. Tabor. A fun and energizing class.

Email Info@NourishNorthwest for exact location.

Morning “Loving Kindness” Meditation Group with Paul M Rakoczy, Reiki Master – 9am-noon.

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Come and experience group meditation with meditators and beginners alike on the fourth Sunday of each month. There will be multiple sits with discussion in between. Bring your own sit cushion; chairs available. Please call or email to register. The group is offered “No Charge.” 3939 NE Hancock, Ste 205, Portland. 503 997 8611. PMR1354@hotmail.com.

Bhagavad Gita Study – 10:30am. Chanting, meditation and discussion with Swami Brahmananda.

The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd, Portland.

503 231 0383. TheMovementCenter.com.

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sharing from the heart. Salmon Creek area, Vancouver. Call or email Linda for details. 937-LYT-WAVE. Linda@Light-Waves.com.

T’ai Chi Chuan Yang Style – 5:30-6:30pm. T’ai Chi Chuan is a Taoist form of exercise and active meditation. Practicing the form promotes greater energy awareness and development. All levels welcome. Michael Guida, BPS, LMT#19016, instructor. $12 drop-in (10 punch pass for $100). The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503 688 1482 or Info@TheWellspring.org.

TheWellspring.org/classes.

Guided Active Energy Meditation – 7-7:45pm.

Come and experience guided active energy meditation. The focus is on awakening and sensitizing your Body and Mind and Spirit to the natural healing power of “Life Particles”, source of all life and energy. Free to the public. Welcome to just show up or call for more information 503 248 2104. Hosted at the Dahn Yoga - Body&Brain Center, 1504 SW 6th Ave, Portland.

The Movement Center Learn to Meditate – 7-8pm. Join us for chanting, satsang and guided meditation in our beautiful meditation hall. Community yoga ($5) before meditation from 5:45-6:45pm.

The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland.

503 231 0383. TheMovementCenter.com.

Journey Dance™ for Women – 7-8pm. Authentic movement using imagery and music to guide you to dance with freedom. All you need is a love of dance; no experience is necessary. The studio behind Hawthorne Wellness Center, 3942 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland. Contact Cherie Thompson 503 597 8410 or Cherie@BecomeYouToday.com.

Acupuncture Meditation Group – 7:30-10pm.

Journey toward self discovery and wholeness.

Connect - Share - Embody - Transform. We will be meditating with the archetypes associated with the selected acupuncture points and exploring our relationships between these energies. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. The Everett House Healing Center, 2917 NE Everett St, Portland. Contact Melanie Misenheimer, LAc 704 995 9926 or MelanieM. LAc@gmail.com. BlossomingEarth.com.

TUESDAY Qigong: 1,000 Hands Buddha – 1:30-2:30pm.

2/17-4/21 (no classes on 3/24 & 3/31). 1,000 Hands Buddha is a seated qigong form featuring a series of hand mudras. The focus of this form is to cultivate the Heart and quiet the Mind so that you can hear the answers that are already within you. With Polly Maliongas. $12 drop-in (10 punch pass for $100).

The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503 688 1482 or Info@TheWellspring.org. TheWellspring.org/classes.

Community Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Dr. Rachel creates a unique healing experience with every class, incorporating yogic philosophy, nurturing touch and a deep understanding of the mind, body and spirit.

Tuesday Vinyasa. Thursday Restorative Meditation.

Rainbow Arts Medicine Alliance, 3701 SE Belmont St (upstairs), Portland. Contact Dr. Rachel 503 707 3309 or DrRachel@IlluminationWellness.com.

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Transitions – 6-7:30pm. Change it up with this ongoing support group for women experiencing life transitions. Explore your change process - discover meaning in the “new” - as we share, learn and grow together. 2304 E. Burnside St, #2, Portland. Contact Julie Glaser 503 752 1893 or JulieG@JulieGlaser. com. JulieGlaser.com.

Wise, Wild and Wonderful Women – 6-7:30pm.

Gather together in circle for healing and personal growth. Share ideas, healing gifts, cares, concerns, and ways to be in the world that encourage personal and spiritual growth. Topics will vary depending on group interests, typically including meditation and

WEDNESDAY Pranic Healing Clinic – 10am-12pm. Weekly Energy Healing Clinics. Short healing meditation, then Pranic Healers offer non-touch Energy Healing sessions. Donations accepted toward rent. Center for Spiritual Living, 6211NE MLK Blvd, Portland. Contact Karen 503 289 2858. PNWPranicHealing.com.

T’ai Chi Chuan Yang Style – noon-1pm. T’ai Chi Chuan is a Taoist form of exercise and active meditation. Practicing the form promotes greater energy awareness and development. All levels welcome.

Michael Guida, BPS, LMT#19016, instructor. $12 drop-in (10 punch pass for $100). The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland.

503 688 1482 or Info@TheWellspring.org. TheWellspring.org/classes.

Amma Bodywork Therapy Student Clinic – 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5:00pm. 1/28-5/6. Amma Therapy is a Korean lineage form of Asian Bodywork Therapy. The treatment combines deep circular pressure applied to all the channels in the body integrated with specific acu-points based on Chinese Medicine assessment including tongue and pulse diagnosis.

The Wellspring School’s Amma Therapy Student Clinic is a perfect way to experience Amma Therapy at an affordable price. Appointments are available for all ages. Our clinics are fully supervised by a senior practitioner and run weekly through September.$35 for one-hour treatment (specials available; see website).The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503 688 1482 or Info@ TheWellspring.org. TheWellspring.org/classes.

Discover Your Pleasure & Purpose: It’s All in Your Eyes – 6-9:30pm. Eyes bare your soul and reveal your Genius. Explore 7 Talents to maximally contribute, collaborate, feel fulfilled, and choose synergistic partners. 4/1-Free Overview, 4/8-Power, 4/15-Efficiency, 4/22-Communication, 5/6-Creativity, 5/13-Vision, 5/20-Love 5/27-Knowledge. Entire course or Drop-in classes on Wednesdays in April & May. The Genius Place, 2354 SE 59th Ave, Portland.

Contact Laureli Shimayo 720 352 2434 or Laurel@ Thrive-wise.com. PdxPsychicGallery.com The Movement Center Learn to Meditate Program – 7-8pm. Join us for chanting, and guided meditation in our beautiful meditation hall. Community yoga ($5) before meditation from 5:45-6:45pm.

The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland.

503 231 0383. TheMovementCenter.com.

Evening Reiki Share Group with Paul M Rakoczy, Reiki Master – 7pm. Come and share or exchange Reiki Energy with practitioners and beginners alike on the first Wednesday of each month. No experience necessary to encounter the warm energy.

Donations accepted. Please call or email to register.

Also, individual sessions and attunements by ap-

pointment. 3939 NE Hancock, Ste 205, Portland.

503 997 8611 or PMR1354@hotmail.com.

THURSDAY Community Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Dr. Rachel creates a unique healing experience with every class, incorporating yogic philosophy, nurturing touch and a deep understanding of the mind, body and spirit.

Tuesday Vinyasa. Thursday Restorative Meditation.

Rainbow Arts Medicine Alliance, 3701 SE Belmont St (upstairs), Portland. Contact Dr. Rachel 503 707 3309 or DrRachel@IlluminationWellness.com.

Ramaship.org.

Outdoor Boot Camp at Mt. Tabor – 6:30-7:30pm.

Abby takes her popular boot camp class outdoors!

Your cardiovascular and muscular fitness will be challenged in this circuit-style class incorporating park structures at Mt. Tabor. A fun and energizing class. Info@NourishNorthwest for exact location.

FRIDAY “Love Letter Friday” Podcast – 5pm. Life Coach Heidi Moses celebrates love in all its disguises!

Allow love to heal and open your heart. Feel your connection with the Creator, your soul mate...the world. You can listen at the Joyful Path Life Coaching website JoyfulPathCoaching.com.

100 Handprint Healing Ritual at the Movement Center – 5:30 -7:30 pm. Call to reserve a place.

1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503 231 0383 (1st three Fridays each month).

SATURDAY Level 1 Yoga – 9:30-11am. Join us for a yoga class and start off your Saturday relaxed and de-stressed.

Detailed instruction and individualized attention.

Intro package: 2 classes for $15. Harmony Yoga, 2108 NE 41st Ave, Portland. 503 335 8851. HarmonyYogaPdx.com.

Empowering the Empath Level 1 Mentorship – 4-7pm. Every third Saturday beginning April 18.

Calling All empaths and sensitive souls. Are you ready to clear the fear and step in and embody your full power and potential? Ready to cultivate and strengthen your empathic and psychic gifts? If you answered yes then this is the workshop/mentorship for you. Join us the second Saturday of every month.

208 NE 117th St, Vancouver, WA. Contact Tawnya Love 360 567 7576 or TawnyaAngel@gmail.com.

TawnyaAngel555.com.

Sacred Soul Sisters Circle – 5-8pm. Calling All Soul Sisters to join us the Last Saturday of Every month in our Sacred Circle. Share your unique gifts and medicine with your community and tribe. Enjoy drumming, sharing, connecting and healing as you Awaken powerful healing techniques and past life memory as we call in the Sacred New. Follow us on YouTube under Tawnya Angel. Facebook Tawnya Love. 208 NE 117th St, Vancouver, WA. Contact Tawnya Love 360 567 7576 or TawnyaAngel@ gmail.com. TawnyaAngel555.com.

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We specialize in Injury Treatment, Auto Accident Recovery, Acute & Chronic Pain Relief and Family Health & Wellness. At the North Portland Wellness Center our dedicated team provides effective medicine in a warm, comfortable environment.

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energy healing Hands of Freedom Healing/ Quantum-Touch®

Judie Maron-Friend, Certified QT Level I, II & Self Created Health Instructor/Practitioner 8725 NE Broadway St, Portland 503-288-8369 JudieMaronFriend@gmail.com VitalityLink.com/p/hofh When one learns QuantumTouch®, during class students typically relieve 50% - 100% of each other’s pain. Not only do bones align with a light touch, inflammation reduces and healing accelerates. Often students experience dramatic and profound emotional release. Contact Judie to learn more or sign up for a class today and discover your power to heal.

Pranic Healing Surgical Support & Recovery

Jonnetti Bernard: 503-710-8152 Linda Negrin: 503-866-2901 PHEnergyHealing.com If you or a loved one are facing a major or minor surgery, Pranic Healing can reduce pain, bleeding, anxiety, chance of infection, and quicken recovery. Visit our website for more info.

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5010 NE 33rd Ave, Portland 503-238-1065 SoakAndSauna.com Common Ground Wellness Co-operative is a co-operatively run healing center in Northeast Portland, complete with sauna, soaking pool and a variety of wellness practitioners.

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Personal training, nutrition advice, and holistic lifestyle coaching.

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Offering comprehensive training and education in Wholistic Nutrition, Chinese Medicine, Amma Bodywork Therapy, Herbs and Movement Arts since 1995.

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Landscape Layouts for Living while Protecting the Planet. Specializing in rain gardens, soils and interesting water efficient & native plantings. $25 off first visit.

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natural foods grocery People’s Food Cooperative 3029 SE 21st, Portland 503-ORGANIC (674-2642) Peoples.Coop

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