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et’s see how many ways we can think about “green.” March is here and some people think about St. Patrick’s Day or March Madness basketball pools and the potential money to be won, but at Natural Awakenings magazine we are thinking about the real greens.

We have dedicated this issue to the green leafy foods. My English teachers would have a heyday with this: we’re considering green literally, as in green, leafy vegetables. We’re considering the subject figuratively, as in the earth-friendly ways we grow those veggies, and dispose of what’s left over. And we’re taking some liberties with metaphor, thinking about minds and spirits as gardens that we tend in the pursuit of our personal greening.

Our “Love Your Greens” article hits on many of the powerful green foods we should include in our daily diet and also some innovative ways to consume them.

As nutritional science improves, the news about greens just gets better. Kale is often part of a salad or side dish but why not add it to your morning smoothie, and who knew that you can (and possibly should) massage kale?

Check out our article “A Practical Guide to Composting,” which is a reminder of what to do with those parts we may not eat but can give back to our Mother Earth. It starts with collecting food waste, and in this connection I never miss a chance to plug the locally owned and U.S. manufactured Kitchen Compost Caddy, from a local inventor who figured out how to make the standard countertop compost bin neater and more functional. I own one; I like it, and I can’t remember how I did without it. Check it out at KitchenCompostCaddy.com.

“Mind Gardening” is another great article featured this month which takes a closer look at what we plant in our minds and how important the seeds we plant mentally are. It’s a quick and thoughtful article which discusses the mental “weeds” that many of us don’t address frequently enough. The term “broadcast” applied to seeds long before radio and TV were invented and considering our non-stop exposure to media and advertising, it’s clear we don’t get to choose what seeds blow into our mental or spiritual gardens. However, with vigilance we can make it a point to pull weeds before they take over, and with intention we can plant something better in their place. It’s worth a read.

So as the sun shines a bit more these days and you are out and about enjoying our amazing green city, use the green trees that surround us to remind you to include greens into your daily life. Eat them, compost them to give back to our planet and keep your mind fresh and green.

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New Connexion: Ending Print, New Beginning Online

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or more than 24 years, loyal Portland readers have picked up New Connexion to find practical tools for well-being.

The journal is now making the shift from print to web. New Connexion published its final print edition in January. However, readers can still find tips for healthy living, spiritual practices and discovering your true self at New Connexion.net.

“We have loved being a community resource, and we’ll continue that tradition on the web,” says Vicky Thompson, editor and publisher of New Connexion. “It’s rewarding to hear how the journal has changed so many lives.”

Thompson’s favorite reader story is about the power of synchronicity.

A workshop leader asked participants how they heard about the class. A woman said she found New Connexion on a cafe table in France, read about the class and then boarded a plane to Portland to attend.

Thompson believes these inspiring connections will continue online. With more than 16 years of archived back issues, the website offers readers an online community filled with articles and resources on alternative health and spirituality, as well as radio and video interviews with self-help authors.

“We’ll still strive to give you ‘a-ha’ moments as a trusted resource on your spiritual path,” says Thompson.

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The 12-month Nutritional Therapy (NT) series is approved by the National Association of Nutritional Professionals and prepares students to take the national credentialing exam in nutritional therapy. Classes are available in a classroom setting or in an interactive online version.

In addition, PCC offers a parallel curriculum focused on professional herbalist training. This six-term series, a perfect companion to the NT program, provides in-depth training for a career in herbal medicine. K.P. Khalsa, national president of the American Herbalists Guild (the national association of herbal practitioners) delivers to PCC students the very highest caliber in herbalist education. The hours of this course may be used toward the Registered Herbalist credential, granted by the American Herbalists Guild. Classes will be taught online, and can be taken from anywhere in the world.

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he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The free app, already downloaded by more than 40,000 iPhone users, is now available on the Android platform.

Natural Awakenings makes staying in touch with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever. Find products, practitioners and services dedicated to healthy living, plus articles on the latest practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts with fresh perspectives and inspired ideas.

New features include signing up for promotions, updates and newsletters, as well as convenient links to the Natural Awakenings website and webstore. Find a local magazine; a national directory of healthy, green businesses, resources and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish.

“These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives wherever they are more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy living resources through this exclusive app is another way we can serve our users.”

To download the free app, search for Natural Awakenings on Google Play or the Apple app store or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

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e strong, clear and happy this spring. Developing daily routines, like appropriate exercise and regular meal times, can bring out our most enlightened self. Discover how to live in harmony with Ayurveda, an ancient healing system from India.

“Spring is a time when the earth stirs and plants prepare for the rising of the reinvigorating sap. The same stirrings happen within us, as we move into a time of renewed energy and vitality,” says Katrina Svoboda Johnson, Ayurvedic Practitioner at PranaMAMA.biz.

Kapha, the Sanskrit word for spring, is comprised of the water and earth elements. Its qualities are cool, heavy and wet. Spring can exacerbate laziness and low energy, excess weight gain and accumulation of mucus.

“Spring is about new growth. In Ayurveda we recommend our cleansing program to rid our bodies of toxins. Cleansing will bring renewed health and vitality,” says Michelle Magid, Ayurvedic practitioner with Ahara Rasa.

To restore balance at this time of year, prefer all that is warm, dry and light.

Catabolic foods like pomegranate and rhubarb are beneficial. Choose grains and legumes such as millet, lentils and buckwheat to help weight melt away. Add heating spices such as ginger, cardamom, clove, mustard seed and pepper. Susan Bass, Ayurvedic practitioner with The Art of Digestion, recommends bitter roots, sprouts and leafy greens in spring. “Nature is an aspect of the divine. When we eat what is in season, we connect with the divine.”

Learn more about Ayurveda and yourself April 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the free Ayurvedic Health Fair. See AyurvedaPdx.com for more information.

Pets and Their Power For You

Some people had parents that did not allow their homes to have pets of any kind while other parents allowed menageries. To some, pets feel natural while others feel no attraction or desire for them.

Pets and humans have cohabited since they discovered each other in the wild.

Pets come in all packages—furry, feisty, wire-haired, cuddly or even hyper. The attractor factor is not comprehended, though there have been attempts to matchmake pets to people. The bottom line is that pets matter and they make our lives better in ways that we may not even notice.

Irene O’Connor, of Complementary Healing Oregon, suggests using the tool of pets for one’s health—for each individual holding a significance or insignificance. Pets as a whole become a way for a person to reconnect to the Divine reality. Our health is 100 percent about what we connect to on a conscious level.

O’Connor suggests, twice a week, taking 15 minutes to sit, lie down or get into another comfortable posture. Recollect in a photo or memory a preferred animal or one that is not bothersome. Let the memories, emotion or lack of emotion be. Be with the moment and let it be a moment. It doesn’t have to “mean” anything; that is the point of the practice. Opening our heart to a grander vision of the world happens and it benefits us.

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Ginkgo Biloba Calms ADHD, Boosts Memory

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esearchers from Germany’s University of Tübingen’s Center for Medicine tested the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb761 on 20 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a clinical trial. The children were given up to 240 milligrams (mg) of the extract for between three and five weeks. Before, during and after the treatment, the scientists evaluated the children by testing the brain’s electrical activity, along with other ADHD-related tests. Those that had received the extract exhibited significant improvement in ADHD symptoms.

A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo.

Standardized tests and a subjective, self-reporting questionnaire found the Ginkgo resulted in significant cognitive improvements among the older adults.

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he bacteria E. coli now causes 75 to 95 percent of all urinary tract infections, and research from Iowa State University has confirmed that such occurrences are linked to factory farms that use antibiotics.

The findings support a study previously completed by scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and George Washington University that shows a strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli called ExPEC, an extra-intestinal pathogen, was genetically traceable to factory-farmed animals receiving certain antibiotics.

The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System reports that 75 percent of chicken and turkey, 59 percent of ground beef and 40 percent of pork meats tested were contaminated with E. coli, and that the strains were predominantly multi-drug resistant.

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esearchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine found that mindfulness meditation significantly reduced the number and duration of migraines among 19 episodic migraine patients. Ten were given eight weeks of mindfulness classes with instructions for adding personal meditation in-between sessions.

The other nine received typical migraine care.

Those in the meditation group experienced an average of 1.4 fewer migraines per month, which averaged nearly three hours less than the ones experienced by those in the control group. Pain levels of the headaches reported by those in the meditation group averaged 1.3 points lower on a scale of one to 10.

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Wild Thyme Kills Breast Cancer Cells

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study published in the Nutrition and Cancer Journal reveals that the herb thyme is more than a cooking spice.

Scientists tested a methanol extract of Thymus serphyllum—also referred to as wild thyme—on two types of breast cancer cells and found that it was able to kill them in laboratory testing. The testing also found the extract to be safe for healthy normal breast cells. The researchers state that wild thyme may provide the means for a promising natural cancer treatment.

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Yin Yoga Helps Reduce Stress Gently

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n this fast-paced world, it’s important for us to find maintained balance through what life constantly throws at us; and as we move through our days and weeks, setting aside time that’s dedicated just for you is an important component in finding that balance. Along with the stress that’s paired with our busy schedules, physical and emotional tension manifest in our bodies and can sometimes cause more stress and even injury. That’s where Yin Yoga comes in.

Yin Yoga is considered a practice that helps counter an active lifestyle. It complements our busy schedules by presenting more restorative postures that confront the deep tissues and fascial networks in the areas of our body that particularly respond harshly to stress. Yin is a yoga practice that is done all on the mat without any standing poses, and is supported with props to allow the individual to relax into each stretch that releases bound-up tension. This practice allows one to be completely present and supports restoration in the body and mind, finding a stronger connection to one’s higher self.

Acknowledging the fact that there are so many body types, each pose can be modified to support the individual’s physical needs by using props or modifying in some capacity, something with which the instructor will help. Take an hour to slow down and give Yin Yoga a chance in your journey of self-care.

A great way to start the week, Nourish Northwest offers Yin Yoga every Sunday from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Nourish Northwest.com.

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New Connexion, a trusted publication in the Pacific Northwest for 24 years, is now shifting from print to web. The January/February 2015 edition was our last print issue.

We have loved being a community resource that you could always pick up and read. But with every ending comes a new beginning.

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

Cultivating Youth

Farming Seeks to Recruit a New Generation With an aging population of farmers, it’s clear that agriculture needs to attract more young people, because half the farmers in the U.S. are 55 or older.

But for much of the world’s youth, agriculture isn’t seen as being cool or attractive—only as backbreaking labor without an economic payoff and with little room for career advancement.

However, with some effort, young farmers can explore contemporary career options in permaculture design, biodynamic farming, communication technologies, forecasting, marketing, logistics, quality assurance, urban agriculture projects, food preparation, environmental sciences and advanced technologies.

“Increased access to education and new forms of agriculture-based enterprises means that young people can be a vital force for innovation in family farming, increasing incomes and well-being for both farmers and local communities,” says Mark Holderness, executive secretary of the Global Forum for Agricultural Research.

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (nesfp.org), in Massachusetts, trains young farmers in how to run a small farm operation, from business planning to specialized advanced workshops in livestock and healthy food. Likewise, the Southeastern New England Young Farmer Network (YoungFarmerNetwork.org) hosts free social and educational events that bring together farmers of all ages and experience levels to network and collaborate.

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Frack Attack

Drilling Poisons Both Water and Air Major concerns about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as a means of extracting natural gas have centered on how toxic fracking fluids and methane injected into the ground can pollute water supplies. Now a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health attests how fracking adversely impacts air quality, too.

Lead author David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at New York’s University at Albany, is concerned that fracking sites show potential to develop cancer clusters in years to come. The study found eight different poisonous chemicals in groundwater near wells and fracking sites throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming at levels that exceeded federal limits, including levels of benzene and formaldehyde, both known carcinogens.

Approximately half of the air samples Carpenter analyzed exceeded federally recommended limits. Benzene levels were 35 to 770,000 times higher; hydrogen sulfide levels were 90 to 60,000 times higher; and formaldehyde levels were 30 to 240 times above a theoretically safe threshold.

“Cancer has a long latency, so you’re not seeing an elevation in cancer in these communities [yet],” says Carpenter. “But five, 10, 15 or more years from now, elevation in cancer incidence is almost certain to happen.”

Source: Grist.org

Salty Harvest

Seaweed May Be the New Lettuce Food items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus. These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of essential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips.

The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Working waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs. Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture employment.

Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are monoculture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model.

Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future

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Feeding the World

A recent publication from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Trade and Environment Review 2013: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, includes contributions from more than 60 experts around the world. They are calling for transformative changes in food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, support smallscale farmers and create strong local food systems.

The report’s findings contrast starkly to the accelerated push for new free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the U.S./EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which will strengthen the hold of multinational corporate and financial firms on the global economy. Neither global climate talks nor other global food security forums reflect the urgency expressed in the UNCTAD report to transform agriculture.

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It’s Easy to Create a Backyard Garden Retreat

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ardens are not only beautiful, they enrich our lives. Color theorists say green makes us feel calm, and hospitals find patients with garden views heal more quickly. Studies show marked reductions in stress, depression, anger, anxiety and sleeplessness.

It’s easy to create a small oasis in our own backyard. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, but simply offer sanctuary from our stressful lives. No electronics or other distractions; a shady tree overhead; water and layers of plants to draw the birds; a boulder or meditative sculpture for focus; a place to sit, enjoy the scene and feed our soul is all that is needed.

Include many shades of green with a variety of textures, and incorporate evergreens for winter interest and structure. Add compost to feed the living soil, allow the fall leaves to remain as a winter blanket, provide moisture in summer and deepen the connection to your own nature.

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While municipal water main breaks make news, it’s just as important to be watchful at home. According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a typical home annually loses more than 2,000 gallons of water due to leakage. SNL Financial, an industry analysis firm in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently reported that water leaks cause $9.1 billion in annual homeowner policy property losses. Sensing a less-than-stellar water flow or seeing a leak from a faucet or mold or damp spots on walls and ceilings can indicate possible water pipe problems.

Copper water lines can develop tiny leaks over time when the water supply is too acidic. Also, clogs can develop, regardless what lines are made of, from lime and rust accumulations, stressing sections and especially fittings. Particularly vulnerable are 45-to-65-year-old homes, the length of time corrosion-resistant coatings on interior and exterior pipes generally last (OldHouseWeb.com). Fortunately, if repairs are needed, most builders group water lines in predictable places; bathrooms are often stacked one atop another in multi-floor houses for easier placement of supply and drain lines, so work can be localized and focused.

Instead of costly copper, many plumbers have switched to PEX—a tough and flexible polyethylene—that doesn’t require fittings or react to acid, like copper does. Repairs typically consist of replacing specific pipe sections as needed. Ask a visiting plumber to inspect all exposed plumbing lines to maximize the value of the service call.

Here’s a simple way to check for leaks: Turn off all water by closing internal and external water valves and don’t use the toilet. Record the current reading of the water meter, and then wait 20 minutes. Record the reading again and wait another 15 minutes. If the meter indicates an increase during this period, it’s probably from a leak. Another option is to install an automatic water leak detection and shutoff system.

According to AllianceForWaterEfficiency.org, 20 to 35 percent of all residential toilets leak at some time, often silently, sending wasted water onto both household water and sewer bills. Flapper valves improperly covering the exit from the tank are the most common problem, and they can easily be replaced.

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infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone.

For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.”

Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org).

“General housing conditions are better, the number of government-owned chimpanzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”

MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help

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very creature in the animal kingdom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference, animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth. Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative handful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species. Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive lawmakers, every one of us can make a real difference.

Home Pet Rescues

Zack Skow started by volunteering with a nearby dog rescue organization.

He became director, and then in 2009 founded his own nonprofit, Marley’s Mutts (MarleysMutts.org), in Tehachapi, California, pulling many kinds of dogs out of Los Angeles shelters. “A lot of rescues are breed-specific; I think mutts deserve an equal chance,” says Skow, now the executive director.

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get the larger mixes, including pit bulls and Rottweilers.”

Currently, the facility continues to expand its services, working with pet foster homes; providing medical care for severely abused animals in need of rehabilitation and socialization; and managing visits to prisons, mental health facilities and schools. “We take in who we can help. To see a dog triumph over tremendous odds gives people hope,” says Skow. Recently, volunteers pulled 70 dogs from Los Angeles shelters, fostered them for a month and then transported them east to adoption facilities where conditions were less crowded.

Spay/neuter is the best solution to pet overpopulation, says Ruth Steinberger, national founder of Spay First, headquartered in Oklahoma City (SpayFirst.org). From 20 years of experience, she explains that in locations and situations in which surgery is impractical, “We’ve had great results using calcium chloride in ethyl alcohol, done under sedation. A slow

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She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being euthanized, and furnished with natural living conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any animal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”

Farm Animal Stewardship

“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources.

Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plantbased recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than just eating produce.”

Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents.

Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush.

Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat.

Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com).

Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pastureraised and nonGMO (genetically modified) eggs.

“We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena.

He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn

“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights commensurate with the ability to feel pain and even be valued members of the family. They deserve far more than a property classification.”

but now mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands.

NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habitats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endangered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop.

“The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity naturalist for NWF. “It’s important to understand species require different ecosystems.

When we quit draining swamps and rerouting rivers and leave them alone in a proper habitat, alligators will come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.”

The success in restoring populations of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the last century was significant. Measures

~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts School of Law or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.

Wildlife Habitat Preservation There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from human-induced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution.

The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife.

Of the 410-plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number in the millions,

What You Can Do 4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork.

4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store.

4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal.

4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways.

4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions.

4 Tell companies what is accept able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls.

4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.

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that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contaminated their food and affected reproduction, improving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007. They are still protected by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply.

Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dangerous, a nuisance or for sport. With fewer of these natural predators, whitetailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompting hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers.

The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear.org).

Located near Orr, Minnesota, the 360-acre sanctuary

The 1966 Animal Welfare Act improved the lives of many commercial animals, but more laws are needed.

See SustainableTable.org/ 274/animal-welfare. also hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles, beavers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls, ducks, songbirds and ravens.

Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise.com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up in streams or lakes, where they

Did You Know… n San Francisco’s SPCA is one of many organizations that offer free or low-cost spay/neuter for specific breeds most frequently seen in shelters, like pit bulls, and special programs offer free surgeries. Find locations at Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterServices. n One female dog can produce litters of up to 10 pups twice a year; cats can have three litters a year of up to five kittens each. n An estimated 2.7 million healthy shelter pets remain unadopted each year, yet only about 30 percent of pets in homes come from shelters or rescues, according to The Humane Society of the United States. n Factory farms account for 99 percent of farm animals, yet less than 1 percent of donated money directly assists them, reports Animal Charity Evaluators, in San Diego. The highly rated Mercy for Animals, dedicated to prevention of cruelty to farmed animals, reports, “Despite the fact that these are the most abused animals in the United States, they actually have the fewest number of advocates.” n Sandra, a 29-year-old Sumatran orangutan at the Buenos Aires Zoo, was recognized as a “non-human person” unlawfully deprived of her freedom by Argentine courts. “This opens the way not only for other great apes, but also for other sentient beings that are unfairly and arbitrarily deprived of their liberty,” says Paul Buompadre, an attorney with the Association of Officials and Lawyers for Animal Rights. “The question is not ‘Can they reason?’ or ‘Can they talk?’ but ‘Can they suffer?’” says Barry MacKay, director of the Animal Alliance of Canada.

“That to me is the ultimate question.”

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kill native species,” says cofounder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmonella, parasites and tuberculosis,” she explains.

Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs.

As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified wolf facility in the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter. org). Founded by zoologist and television host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf population from 14 to 160 in managed care, with more than 100 in the wild.

Every pack of Mexican gray wolves roaming the Southwest and 70 percent of North Carolina red wolves can be traced back to the center.

Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with supportive legislation.

Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.”

One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Today, she happily ventures out for the occasional restaurant meal, knowing that the healthy food landscape is changing. “I look to restaurants owned by local chefs that use local and sustainable ingredients and prepare everything from scratch,” she says.

From higher-end dining to fast-food joints, food trucks and vending machines, we now have even more choices for fresh, seasonal, organic, local, sustainable, tasty nutrition when we’re on the go. It’s because entrepreneurial chefs and fitness buffs are responding to customer demand for healthy eating options away from home.

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London’s celebrated Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, founder of several restaurants and takeout emporia and author of bestselling cookbooks Plenty and Jerusalem, says that “healthy” can happen simply by putting the spotlight on plants. Ottolenghi’s cuisine is known for celebrating vegetables, fruits and herbs. He says, “That attitude, I think, is a very healthy attitude to eating.”

At Gracias Madre, a plant-based vegan Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles and San Francisco, high style doesn’t mean chandeliers and rich cream sauces.

The brainchild of Executive Chef Chandra Gilbert, also director of operations for the Bay Area’s vegan Café Gratitude, it serves organic, local and sustainable fruits and vegetables and bold flavor without excessive calories. She says, “I’m inspired by what I want to eat that tastes good and makes me feel good, and I want to affect this planet—to create health and vibrancy all the way around.”

True Food Kitchen, a partnership between Dr. Andrew Weil and restaurateur Sam Fox, offers “honest food that tastes really good” at Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., locations. For lunch, diners might sip sea buckthorn, pomegranate, cranberry or black tea along with their quinoa burger or organic spaghetti squash casserole.

Newell and her family gravitate towards SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, touting recipes developed by James Beard Awardwinning Chefs Michael Smith and Debbie Gold, who partnered with entrepreneur Gail Lozoff to create the first healthy, high-style pizzeria in 2005. Today it offers traditional and gluten-free pizza topped with fresh and organic (whenever possible) ingredients at locations in Dallas, Omaha, the Kansas City metro area and Orange County, California.

Even at fast-food restaurants, healthy choices are increasingly available. “Unforked, Panera Bread and Chipotle do a great job being transparent about what’s in their food,” says Newell. Before venturing out, she often checks the company’s website for specific nutrition information.

Meals on Wheels– Food Trucks

A burgeoning fleet of creatively conceived food trucks takes healthy eating to local customers in U.S. cities. In addition to preparing organic, plantbased foods, The Green Food Truck, in Culver City and San Diego, California, recycles used vegetable oil, composts produce scraps and offers recyclable servingware. Josh Winnecour, founder of the Fuel Food Truck, in Asheville,

North Carolina, cites losing 50 unwanted pounds as his incentive for serving nutrient-dense, made-from-scratch food to his clientele.

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Sean Kelly, CEO of HUMAN Healthy Vending (Helping Unite Mankind and Nutrition), had a similar, “Oh, no,” moment at his New York City gym when he was a university student.

Today, Kelly’s franchise model allows local operators to supply individual machines with better options from organic fresh fruit to hot soup. “Our vision is to make healthy food more convenient than junk food,” he says.

Entrepreneurs Ryan Wing and Aaron Prater, who also have culinary training, recently opened Sundry Market & Kitchen, in Kansas City, Missouri.

In their update on a neighborhood market, they sell takeout foods like red lentil falafel and citrus beet soup. “I think people want to eat local food and better food, but they want it to be convenient,” observes Wing. “The bottom line is we want to make it simple to eat good food.”

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LIFESAVING ACTS Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad

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ach year, more dogs, cats and other pets end up in shelters as lost, stray or owner-surrendered than leave them for a new home. What can be done to reverse this trend?

How to Help

Immediate steps: Have a vet implant a tiny RFID (radio frequency identification) microchip. It’s safe, affordable and helps reunite the owner with a lost pet. Spay/ neuter pets to avoid unwanted litters.

Spread the word: Only about 30 percent of household pets come from shelters or rescues, according to the ASPCA. To help, suggest that shelters post photos in the lobby, supported by a note about each animal’s good points and special needs to entice potential adopters. Also share YouTube videos that celebrate adoption and advocate controlling the pet population (see Tinyurl. com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic1 and Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic2).

Volunteer: The Motley Zoo, in Redmond, Washington, provides medical care and behavioral training for ill, injured, neglected, abused and unwanted animals mainly from overflowing shelters.

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pets; others plan educational events or handle administrative tasks. “Each person has a specialty,” says Jamie Thomas, executive director. “We match fosters and animals to get the best results.”

No kill shelters are becoming more common, even though they require uncommon commitment. As part of implementing effective procedures and infrastructure, shelter leadership works to secure the support and involvement of the community. By joining together to implement lifesaving programs and treat each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community. Find a no kill shelter primer at Tinyurl.com/NoKillReform.

In Faraway Lands

Illegal wildlife trading and loss of habitat are huge and escalating problems wild animals face every day. Small repopulation success stories exist, but progress is slow. Here are some of the most urgent and dramatic perils topping the lengthy endangered species list.

Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. “China is the largest consumer of ivory, but the United States is second,” says Jeff Flocken, J.D., North American regional director with the International Fund for

Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (ifaw.org).

“Every year, 35,000 elephants are killed; an average of one every 15 minutes.”

Northern white rhinos once freely roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Until 1960, there were more than 2,000; today, only five exist—one in the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, one in a Czech Republic zoo and three at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya.

Imported as pets or show attractions, “There are between 10,000 and 20,000 big cats in private hands in America at facilities/businesses not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” says Carson Barylak, with IFAW’s Washington, D.C., office. “There are more tigers in private possession in the U.S. than in the wild.”

Pangolins eat ants and termites.

Hunted for meat and their scales (used in Asian medicines), they are one of the world’s most endangered mammals (see Tinyurl.com/SavePangolins).

Thirty years ago, the world population of lowland gorillas numbered 240. Thanks to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the population has grown to an estimated 880 (GorillaDoctors.org is supported by SaveAGorilla.org). Led by Ruth Keesling, the project has shown the inestimable value of the species.

“Once you’ve looked into the eyes of a gorilla, you’re forever changed,” says her son Frank, in Denver, Colorado.

How to Help

Make saving animals a priority. Contact legislators. Be a law-abiding consumer—don’t buy ivory or other endangered-animal products. Support conservancy groups. Share information.

Donate time and money.

“IFAW is working to advance legislation to prohibit private ownership of big cats in the U.S. The bill received bipartisan support and we hope to see it become law,” says Barylak. “We’ve asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban direct contact with big cats. It’s harmful to the animals and the people that handle them.”

Annual running events with participants donning gorilla costumes raise funds and awareness. Following the Austin, Texas, event in January, runs will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 29 and in Denver, Colorado, on November 1. “Another way to help gorillas is to recycle cell phone and computer batteries. Coltan [tantalite] is used to make batteries—13 percent of the world’s supply of coltan is in the park area of the Congo,” says Frank Keesling.

Barriers to improving the lives of animals can be overcome and banished when we believe it’s possible and everyone helps. The animals are counting on us.

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or seasonal eaters, farm market shoppers and members of community supported agriculture, vegetable greens have become a normal part of everyday diets. Recognized as the most nutrient-rich group of veggies, they deliver multiple benefits.

Greens are a top source of vitamin K, essential to bone health, and are abundant in vitamins A, B (especially folic acid) and C. They deliver considerable antioxidants and chlorophyll, widely known to protect against cancer, and are anti-inflammatory, according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician in Flemington, New Jersey, who specializes in nutritional medicine.

Fuhrman notes, “The majority of calories in green vegetables, including leafy greens, come from protein, and this plant protein is packaged with beneficial phytochemicals. They’re rich in folate and calcium, and contain small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.”

Hardy greens, like kale, chard and collards, are good sources of accessible calcium. Only about 30 percent of calcium from dairy products is absorbed, but according to Registered Dietitian Ginny Messina, “For certain leafy green vegetables, rates are considerably higher. We absorb between 50 and 60

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percent of the calcium in cruciferous leafy green vegetables like kale and turnip greens.” Tasty and versatile, greens can add interest and value to every meal. Here’s how.

Smoothies and juices. Spinach tastes so mild in smoothies and juices that we barely know it’s there. Kale and collards add a mild greens flavor.

A big handful or two of spinach or one or two good-size kale or collard leaves per serving is about right.

Greens blend well with bananas, apples, berries and pears. A high-speed blender is needed to break down kale and collards; a regular blender is sufficient for spinach. An online search for “green smoothies” will turn up many recipes.

Use “massaged” raw kale in salads. Rinse and spin-dry curly kale leaves stripped from their stems, and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the stems to add to another salad or lightly cooked vegetable dishes or simply discard. Place the cut kale in a serving bowl. Rub a little olive oil onto both palms and massage the kale for 45 to 60 seconds; it’ll soften up and turn bright green. Add other desired veggies and fruits and dress the mixture.

A favorite recipe entails tossing massaged kale with dried cranberries, toasted or raw cashew pieces, vegan mayonnaise and a little lemon juice.

Massaged kale also goes well with avocados, apples, pears, Napa or red cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It can alternatively be dressed in ordinary vinaigrette, sesame-ginger or tahini dressing.

Add hardy greens to stir-fries. The best stir-fry greens are lacinato kale, collards or chard. Rinse and dry the leaves, and then strip them from the stems. Stack a few leaves and roll them up snugly from the narrow end. Slice thinly to make long, thin ribbons and then cut them once or twice across to shorten; adding thinly sliced stems is optional. Add the strips to the stir-fry toward the end of cooking. They blend well with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, bok choy, asparagus and green beans. Soy sauce, tamari and ginger add flavor.

Use leafy spring greens in salads.

Look beyond lettuce to create invigorating warm-weather salads. Use lots of peppery watercress (a nutritional superstar), baby bok choy, tender dandelion greens, tatsoi and mizuna (Japanese greens are increasingly available from farm markets). Combine with baby greens and sprouts, plus favorite salad veggies and fruits for a clean-tasting and cleansing repast.

Learn to love bitter greens. Add variety to the meal repertoire with escarole, broccoli rabe and mustard greens. These mellow considerably with gentle braising or incorporation into soups and stews. Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep skillet or stir-fry pan; sauté chopped garlic and/or shallots to taste. Add washed and chopped greens, stir quickly to coat with the oil, and then add about a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tender and wilted, about five minutes. Traditional additions include raisins and toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper and a little apple cider vinegar.

Nava Atlas is the author of the recent book, Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes, from which this was adapted.

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ealth foodies can step it up a bit by discovering how to make delicious raw kale salads—sometimes referred to as massaged kale salads. Literally massaging this hardy green with olive oil, salad dressing or mashed avocado softens it for easier chewing, brightens the color and improves its flavor. A favorite kind of kale for salads is curly green kale. Lacinato kale works well, too, as long as it isn’t too large and tough prior to massaging.

Even when kale isn’t the main leafy green in a salad, adding a few prepared leaves can up the nutrient value of any kind of green, grain or pasta salad. For each of the following recipes, start with a medium bunch of kale (about eight ounces), or more or less to taste. Finish each salad with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, if preferred.

Southwestern-Flavored Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized fresh ripe tomatoes, a peeled and diced avocado, one to two cups cooked or raw fresh corn kernels, some red bell pepper strips and optional chopped green or black olives. Flavor with freshly squeezed or bottled lime juice, a little olive oil and some chopped cilantro. To up the protein for a main dish, add some cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, black or pinto beans and then sprinkle pumpkin seeds over the top.

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized chopped fresh ripe tomatoes, strips of sun-dried tomato, plenty of bell pepper strips and chopped or whole cured black olives. For protein, add a cup or two of cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, chickpeas. Top with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.

Kale and Avocado Salad

Add a peeled and diced avocado, plus thinly sliced red cabbage to taste, sliced carrots, diced yellow squash, halved red and/or yellow fresh grape tomatoes and sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

Optionally, add a little more olive oil in addition to that used for massaging and some freshly squeezed or bottled lemon or lime juice.

Asian-Flavored Kale Salad

Massage the kale with dark sesame oil instead of olive oil as an option. Add a medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into narrow slices, three stalks of bok choy with leaves, sliced (or one sliced baby bok choy) plus one or two thinly sliced scallions. Dress with a sesame-ginger dressing. Optional additions include some crushed toasted peanuts or cashews, steamed or boiled and chilled corn kernels and about four ounces of baked tofu, cut into narrow strips.

All recipes courtesy of Nava Atlas, author of Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life With More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes; used with permission.

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A Practical Guide to Composting Pick the Best Option for You

by Tracy Fernandez Rysavy

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ard and food waste make up 25 percent of the garbage destined for municipal landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Pick the right composter and this organic waste will easily turn into rich—and free—garden fertilizer, saving landfill space and reducing the volume of greenhouse gases generated by anaerobic decomposition.

Unless using a specialized bin, maintain a roughly 50/50 compost mixture of “brown” and “green” organic waste for ideal results. Green waste is moist, such as fruit and vegetable peels; brown waste comprises dry and papery material, including grass clippings.

Low-Maintenance Pile

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Good for: People that want something simple, don’t need fertilizer immediately and have extra outdoor space; average to large households with yard waste.

Maintaining a compost pile is as easy as its name implies—simply toss organic yard and kitchen waste into a pile in the yard. Aerating or turning the compost with a pitchfork or shovel will provide quicker results, but waste will also decompose if left alone. Within six to 24 months, all of the waste will decompose aerobically into compost. Once a year, composters can dig out the finished compost from the bottom. This method won’t work for households that don’t generate NAPortland.com

yard waste because a pile of 100 percent green waste will attract pests.

Holding Bin

Good for: People that want a low-maintenance option that’s more attractive than a pile; average to large households with yard waste.

Make a bin out of wood or buy a plastic holding bin, which can contain up to 75 gallons. One with insulated sides may allow decomposing to continue in colder weather.

Tumbling Barrel

Good for: People that want quick results and can compost in smaller batches; small to average households with yard waste.

These barrel-shaped containers are turned with a hand crank, making aerating and speeding up decomposition a breeze. Some manufacturers promise results in as little as two weeks.

Due to the barrel’s relatively smaller size and capacity, getting the balance between brown and green waste right is critical for optimal results, and users will need to wait for one batch of compost to finish before adding more organic waste.

Multi-Tiered Boxes

Good for: People looking for low maintenance, but quicker results than a pile

For everyone that has wanted to compost, but had insufficient outdoor space, a five-or-10-gallon bucket and some red worms could be the answer.

Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is so compact that a worm bin can fit under most kitchen sinks. Because red worms are so efficient—each pound of them will process half a pound of food scraps daily—a worm bin doesn’t need aeration and won’t smell or attract pests. Note that worms won’t process brown waste, meat, dairy or fatty foods.

WHAT TO COMPOST Do compost: 4 Fruit and vegetable scraps 4 Grass clippings, twigs, leaves and wood chips 4 Eggshells (broken into small pieces) 4 Coffee grounds and tea bags 4 Unbleached coffee filters, paper and cardboard Don’t compost: 4 Pet waste 4 Meat and dairy (except in Green Cone device)

Green Cone

or bin; average to large households with yard waste.

Multi-tiered composters are a series of stacked boxes with removable panels to allow the organic waste to move downward throughout the decomposition cycle. Finished compost comes out of a door at the bottom.

Because the boxes are smaller than a large pile or bin, compost will “cook” faster; some users report their first batch took just four to six months. Collectively, stacked boxes are often comparable in size to a large holding bin, so they can compost a large amount of waste.

Worm Bin

Good for: People that just want to dump their kitchen waste and be done with it; those that want to compost fish or meat; households that don’t generate yard waste.

Solarcone Inc.’s Green Cone system will handle up to two pounds of kitchen waste daily, including meat, fish and dairy products. It won’t compost brown waste. Users bury the bottom basket in the yard, and then simply put green waste together with an “accelerator powder” into a cone hole in the top.

According to Solarcone, most of the waste turns into water. Every few years, users need to dig a small amount of residue out of the bottom that can be added to a garden.

Good for: People that want to compost indoors; apartment dwellers and small households that don’t generate yard waste.

Tracy Fernandez Rysavy is editor-in-chief of the nonprofit Green America’s Green American magazine, from which this article was adapted (GreenAmerica.org).

BASIC COMPOSTING TIPS

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nsure that the compost pile retains a moisture content similar to a wrungout sponge. To moisten, add green waste; to reduce moisture, add brown waste.

Turn compost to get air to the aerobic bacteria and speed the process.

Wear gloves and a dust mask to protect against allergens.

Decay generates heat, so a pile should feel warm. If not, add green waste. Decomposition occurs most efficiently when it’s 104 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit inside the pile; use a compost thermometer.

Keep a small container in the kitchen to easily collect green food scraps. Store it in the freezer to keep unpleasant smells and flies at bay.

The best time to start composting is during warmer months. Alternately layering green and brown waste, using the “lasagna method” in colder months, readies the pile to decompose as soon as the weather warms. Consider stockpiling summer yard waste ingredients.

Be aware that low-maintenance composting won’t kill weed seeds, which can then get spread around the garden. A highly managed compost pile will kill some weeds through the generated heat. Put weeds out for municipal yard waste collection where there’s a better chance they’ll be destroyed.

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e’ve heard them time and time again: fitness tips that guarantee we’ll meet our goals if we follow them. The truth is that some can hurt more than help. Here are seven fitness myths that are best to ignore.

No pain, no gain. It’s true that what we put into our workout has a direct impact on results. However, this doesn’t mean workouts should be painful. If something hurts during exercise, try a different move instead that targets the same muscle group to see if the feeling persists; adjust the form in case improper execution is the culprit or give it a rest and return when ready.

Muscle soreness can be expected after a tough workout and can persist for a day or two afterward. Try not to confuse soreness or the discomfort felt from fatigued muscles during a workout with pain. In the presence of an injury, it’s often best to modify activities that contribute to the pain or refrain from workouts pending expert medical

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advice. “Working through the pain” might actually make things worse in the long run.

Never exercise a sore muscle.

Muscle soreness is a sign that the muscles are changing. It’s okay to feel sore for a day or two after a workout.

If it appears that the body’s stability or ability to maintain proper form will be affected by the soreness, then wait another day. However, if soreness isn’t severe, working out may actually help to relieve it by warming the muscles and stimulating blood flow. A few good activity choices for sore muscles after lifting heavy weights the day before include light cardio, stretching, yoga and light resistance training.

Lifting weights makes women look bulky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Building big, bulky muscles requires testosterone—and lots of it.

Men typically have 20 to 30 times more testosterone than women. For women, strength training is well-known to be

key in toning and sculpting muscles, maintaining healthy joints and bones, boosting metabolism and even improving mood and confidence. Don’t be afraid to pick up heavier weights.

To lose a belly, crunch the abs. Yes, abdominal exercises strengthen the core muscles. However, if we carry a layer of fat on top of those muscles, the belly will remain. To lose a belly, continue regular ab work while focusing on cardio exercises, strength training moves for the whole body and eating properly.

The best time to work out is in the morning. The best time to work out is whenever it fits into our schedule.

The more exercise, the faster the results. Not true. When it comes to working out, an appropriate balance of hard work and rest is the best option.

Overusing the body actually prevents muscles from growing, resulting in decreased strength, endurance and

metabolism (i.e., caloric burn). Plus, becoming overly fatigued often leads to sloppy form, which may lead to injury.

Listen to the body and rest at least one day a week or more if a break is needed.

Reduce calorie intake to lose weight. The body needs enough fuel to function, especially if it is regularly working hard. Eating less is not always the answer to losing weight. If we’re not eating enough, the body may think it’s starving, which causes it to store fat instead of burning calories, so eating too infrequently or not enough can sabotage weight-loss efforts. Eating smaller, more frequent meals allows the body to metabolize calories more effectively.

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n unattended mind is like a neglected garden. Potting soil is incredibly receptive to any seeds introduced to it. It has absolutely no discretion when it comes to playing host to seeds; it says, “Yes” to all of them.

So it is with our mind, which is amazingly receptive to whatever suggestions are dropped into it. It has been said that the subconscious mind cannot take a joke. Whatever is introduced to it, it takes as serious instruction to grow that thoughtseed into a full-blown plant, be it a flower or a weed.

When we pause to consider how many thought-seeds are blown, dropped or purposely planted in our mind on a daily basis, it may prompt us to tend to our mental garden with more regularity. These may come from media, negative conversation or overheard comments. The subconscious mind hears it all and takes it personally. The only way to avoid this type of mind pollution is to be consciously focused on what we want to have planted and growing in our flower box called life. It’s a 24/7 proposition to keep it weeded as thousands of mental seeds constantly pour in.

A good full-time gardener plants thought-seeds about their self and others that are rooted in reverence and lovingkindness and skillfully nurtures them. Others will then receive nothing but benefit from the seeds we drop along the way.

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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iss the last of the Uranus/Pluto squares goodbye as this dominant theme of 2012-2015 comes to a close this month. The last hurrah of these tense, pressure cooker energies gives way to a total solar eclipse on March 20, encouraging the release and dissolution of all that does not abide with the energetic and new initiations ahead.

As Venus and Mars chase each other around the zodiac in 2015, the ardent pursuit is particularly hot this month with fireworks ready to spark between March 3-10. As Venus enters the sign of Taurus on March 17, she’ll be ready to show her more sensual side to the fiery energy of primal Mars and our passions can point us toward our future selves.

Mantras and musings for the month of March: Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): What you WANT is irrelevant, what you’ve CHOSEN is at hand. ~ Spock (Star Trek) Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19): There’s an important difference between giving up and letting go. ~ Jessica Hatchigan Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): Courage is the power to let go of the familiar. ~ Raymond Lindquist

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): To let go is to release the images and emotions, the grudges and fears, the clingings and disappointments of the past that bind our spirit. ~ Jack Kornfield Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love. ~ Rumi Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): Don’t try to steer the river. ~ Deepak Chopra

Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): Thank God I found the GOOD in goodbye. ~ Beyoncé Knowles

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21): You don’t need strength to let go of something. What you really need is understanding. ~ Guy Finley

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22): Holding on is believing that there’s only a past; letting go is knowing that there’s a future. ~ Daphne Rose Kingma

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): Let go of your attachment to being right, and suddenly your mind is more open. ~ Ralph Marston

Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22): We need to learn to let go as easily as we grasp and we will find our hands full and our minds empty. ~ Leo F. Buscaglia

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. ~ Viktor E. Frankl Liz Howell is available for personal astrological consultations and can be reached at Liz@CelestialLivingArts. com.

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calendarofevents savethedate Ayurvedic Health Fair – April 4, 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.

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. TheWellspring.org/classes.

The Experience of Awakenings – April 18 & 19.

Shaktipat intensive with Swami Chetanananda. The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave., Portland.

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The Festival of Angels – April 18 & 19. 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 Ignite Your Voice – April 17-19. 7pm 4/17 through

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Yoga for Teens – Girls 3:30-4:20pm. Boys 4:305:20pm. This is a fun and inspiring class for beginners set to upbeat music. Physically, yoga is a great exercise routine that builds strength and flexibility while improving posture, stability and balance.

Mentally, yoga can help with stress management, decision making, concentration and cultivating compassion for oneself and others. Must pre-register.

Continues for 4 consecutive Wednesdays. Battle Ground Lewisville Campus Gym, 406 NW 5th Ave, Battle Ground, WA. Contact Dr. Rachel Stricker ND, RYT 503 707 3309 or DrRachel@IlluminationWellness.com. See Events at IlluminationWellness.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Puppy Romps – 4:30-6pm. Exposing your puppy to new dogs when he is young can help prevent behavioral problems as he matures. OHS trainers will be on hand to answer your questions about potty-training, play-biting and more. For puppies five months or younger. Oregon Humane Society Animal Medical & Learning Center, 1067 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland. Call 503 285 7722 or visit OregonHumane.org, for directions. Free (donations accepted).

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6pm 4/19. 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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Daily Dose II – May 9 & 10. 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.

Empowering the Empath Transformational Retreat – May 29-31. Calling all “sensitive souls” aka Empathic souls! Join Intuitive Angelic ShaGenius Party & Potluck – 6-9pm. Come share food and conversation with conscious peeps choosing to live, work and relate more and more in their Genius.

I’ll provide complimentary Eye Readings about Talents & Genius that provide a shortcut to your life purpose, gifts and biggest contributions. Bring friends and photos of people you’d like to learn more about plus appetizers/salads/main courses/desserts/ beverages. Drop in anytime. 2354 SE 59th Ave, Portland. Contact Laurie Shimano 720 352 2434 or Laurie@Thrive-wise.com. Thrive-wise.com.

manic healer Tawnya Love and the Angels for a Life Shifting, Soul Aligning Celebration with beautiful soul sisters. Rest, relax and renew, while enjoying and embracing the Divine Feminine as well as balancing our Divine Masculine energies during this 3-day fun healing transformational retreat at the coast. Take a break from your routine as you Step Into your ultimate Power and Potential with Loving soul sisters cheering you on! This will be a playful, flowing, fun, healing and deeply transformational weekend. If you are in any way feeling stuck, less than, fearful, weak, lost or simply have a desire to connect more deeply with your highest self and move forward in more empowering ways, this weekend will benefit you beyond words. We will enjoy Walks, Yoga and Meditation on the beach.

Beautiful time spent in share circles with your soul sisters, empowering conversations, drumming circles, Shamanic journey, past life regression, meals together, opportunity to schedule one-on-one healing sessions, movie nights, and some time for shopping with the girls. This 3-day retreat is $555 and includes housing, food and all the workshops we will be sharing in. Space is limited so sign up right away. Contact Tawnya Love to reserve your space with a non-refundable deposit of $155 ASAP. 360 567 7576.

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.

TheWellspring.org/classes. tion and be available to answer questions. Enjoy home-baked snacks and informal conversation with our warm, friendly parents, students and alumni.

Free. Cedarwood Waldorf School, 3030 SW 2nd Ave, Portland. 503 245 1477. Contact: Jonie Hurtt or Info@CedarwoodSchool.org.

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Quantum-Touch® Level II Workshop – March 7&8. 10am-5pm. Join Certified Quantum-Touch Instructor, Judie Maron-Friend, for this advanced workshop and discover effortless breakthroughs and the Realization of Extraordinary Freedom. Other Dates: 4/25&26; 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.

Cedarwood Waldorf’s Open House – 10am-1pm.

Our open houses are participatory and informative opportunities to engage with the vibrant, close-knit community of Cedarwood Waldorf School. You and your child may explore the school, meet the teachers and view samples of the students’work in each beautiful classroom. In the kindergarten rooms, you and your child may participate in typical kindergarten activities such as bread baking, beeswax modeling and story time. Cedarwood teachers will give presentations on the Waldorf approach to educa-

Stop Shoulder Pain at Its Source – 11am-1pm.

Massage therapists and healers can spend days helping others get rid of pain, but also need help remaining pain free themselves. Join pranic healer Linda Negrin for this informative workshop where you’ll discover energetic factors that cause shoulder and back pain, techniques to alleviate that pain, and the best tools available to prevent the pain from happening at all. New Renaissance Bookshop.

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Peia and Ali Ghamsari in Concert – 7pm. Tickets $15 advance/$20 at the door. The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503 231 0383.

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Group Detox – 1-2pm. Nourish Northwest will be hosting a 12-day cleanse to enter into spring feeling clear and rejuvenated. The cleanse runs from March 9-20, with a cleanse meeting on March 7 at 1pm. This cleanse will help improve your eating habits and eliminate toxins from your body. Cleanse package includes 12-day cleanse schedule; 12-day meal plan, designed by a dietitian; Grocery shopping list; Cooking demo with recipes. $49. 4418 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland. 503 234 7280 or Info@ NourishNorthwest.com. NourishNorthwest.com.

Explore Your Intuition – 2-5pm. Learning to give attention to your intuition brings a specific awareness of your abilities and this can make wellness and clarity available to you. Find out how clairvoyant energy and tools can enable you to: Ground, take steps, have your own space, separate out, discover your aura, explore your abilities and find the stillness for self discovery. Bring your amusement. Contact Jane 503 946 1889 or Hello@ClairvoyantCenter. net. ClairvoyantCenterOfPortland.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Veg Prep 101 12-1pm. Knowing how to prepare vegetables in a delicious, satisfying way has a huge impact on your vegetable consumption. We will show you how to create delicious, simple vegetable dishes that will make the task of “eating your veggies” something to look forward to. You will learn tips for selection, storage and several preparation techniques. Sample delectable veggie dishes and leave with recipes. $20. 4418 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland. 503 234 7280 or Info@NourishNorthwest. com. NourishNorthwest.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Polarity Therapy I – 9am-6pm. Sat and Sun. This class introduces concepts of energy medicine through Polarity Therapy. Learn about the chakras and their correspondence to our physical, psychological and emotional bodies. Learn about the elements and their impact on our health and wellbeing. The Polarity general session can be used as

a whole session to balance the entire body, or easily integrated into any health care practice. OSM, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, #100, Portland. LB@OregonSchoolOfMassage.com. OregonSchoolOfMassage.com.

Detoxify Your Home Using Natural Products and Feng Shui – 1-4pm. This is a hands-on, interactive class in which we will discuss the toxicities of several common household cleaners and how to make natural and cost-effective alternatives. We will also discuss how doing an energy cleanse of your home, de-cluttering and rearranging will increase your prosperity, happiness and luck. Each participant will make and take home 4 natural cleaners. Must preregister. Battle Ground Healing Arts, 408 E. Main St, Battle Ground, WA. Contact Dr. Rachel Stricker ND, RYT 503 707 3309 or DrRachel@Illumination Wellness.com. See Events at IlluminationWellness. com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Spring into Nutrition: Sowing the Seeds for Wellness – 5:30-8pm. Join us for a Free community event hosted by our soon-to-graduate Wholistic Nutrition Students. This is a great opportunity to learn about some of the topics our students are diving into; they’re eager to share their knowledge!

Some of the exciting topics you’ll learn about are: balanced breakfasts, honey & bees, edible flowers, afro-vegan foods, non-dairy cheese, wholistic hygiene and herbal teas. Our students will have tasty, healthy homemade snacks to sample and plenty of information for you to take home. Free. The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503 688 1482 or Info@TheWellspring. org. TheWellspring.org/classes.

Receive Readings & Healings at a Gallery of Metaphysical and Intuitive Practitioners – 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. 2354 SE 59th Ave, Portland. Contact Inannah 1 844 EYE READER or Inannah@Inannah.com. PdxPsychicGallery.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Pranic Healing Level 1 – 10am-6pm. March 21 & 22. Learn to improve and maintain your health with the energy in the palm of your hands. Pranic Healing, a highly evolved and tested system of energy medicine can be used to treat everything from minor ailments to chronic conditions. Register by Mar 5. $350. Marylhurst University, Willow Room, Marylhurst. Contact 503 866 2901 or LindaNegrin@ gmail.com. LindaNegrin.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Quantum-Touch® Self Created Health – Mar 27, 28 & 29 – Fri 6-9pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-6pm. Certified Quantum-Touch Instructor, Judie Maron-Friend, is proud to offer this exciting new therapy which addresses emotional cause at its core.

30 years in the making and profoundly effective.

More info QT website. Other Dates: 5/15,16&17; 9/25,26&27; or 11/20,21&22. There is no prerequisite. $450. Payments and registration through the Quantum-Touch web site or call 503-288-8369 or JudieMaronFriend@gmail.com for details.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Natural, Healthy and Beautiful Workshop – 1-4pm. We will discuss the toxicities found in common beauty products, the healthiest and most environmentally friendly products on the market and how to make your own natural alternatives! This will be a playful afternoon of sampling products, empowerment and bonding that will leave you glowing! Each participant will receive several products and beauty recipes to take home. Must pre-register.

Battle Ground Healing Arts, 408 E. Main St, Battle Ground,WA. Contact Dr. Rachel Stricker ND, RYT 503 707 3309 or DrRachel@IlluminationWellness. com. See Events at IlluminationWellness.com.

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

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.

The Tawnya Love Show with Intutive Angleic Healer Tawnya Love – 5pm Pacific time. Join intuitive Angelic Shamanic Healer Tawnya Love and the Angels Every Sacred Soul Sunday on The Tawnya Love Show. Log on with your name to join our LIVE event at TheTawnyaLoveShow.com

Sunday at 5pm Pacific or Call in Live 919 518 9773 to ask Tawnya Love a question or share a comment We look forward to connecting with you. You can watch all past shows by following us on YouTube under Tawnya Angel. Blessings. The TawnyaLove Show.com. Contact Tawnya Love 360 567 7576 or TawnyaAngel@gmail.com. TawnyaAngel555.com.

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.

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Yin Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. Yin yoga is a quiet practice suitable for students of all levels of experience. It focuses on stretching the deep connective tissue in the joints. You will benefit from greater range of motion due to the lengthening of the connective tissue and increased circulation in the joints. This class will help you move through daily life with more energy, less pain, greater ease, and better focus. Nourish Northwest, 4418 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland. 503 234 7280. NourishNorthwest.com.

Discover and See the 7 Talents Determining Life Purpose & Genius – 6:30-9pm. Learn how you and others maximally contribute, collaborate, feel fulfilled, empower each other, and choose synergistic partners in business and romance. 2/2Free Overview, 2/9-King, 2/16-Warrior, 2/23-Sage, 3/2-Artisan, 3/9-Priest, 3/16-Server, 3/23-Scholar.

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Contact Laureli Shimayo 720 352 2434 or Laurel@ Thrive-wise.com. Thrive-wise.com.

MONDAY T’ai Chi Chuan Yang Style – 5:30-6:30pm. T’ai Chi Chuan is a Taoist form of exercise and active

The Movement Center Learn to Meditate Program – 7-8pm. Join us for chanting, satsang and guided meditation in our beautiful meditation hall.

Community yoga ($5) before meditation from 5:456:45pm. The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503 231 0383. TheMovementCenter.com.

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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.

Gentle Yoga – 3-4:30pm. Ease into a yoga practice with this gentle approach to stretching and strengthening. Small class size allows for individual attention and modifying poses to suit each person’s needs. Intro package: 2 classes for $15. Harmony Yoga, 2108 NE 41st Ave, Portland. 503 335 8851.

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

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.

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

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T’ai Chi Chuan Yang Style – 12-1pm. 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@The Wellspring.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.

Conscious Co-Creation Candlelit Meditation – 6-8pm. Einstein was quoted in saying that the “Source Code” is the most powerful space in existence and the only thing real. Join high vibrational beings, angels and spirit guides as we come together and enjoy a blissful, playful and profoundly powerful weekly co-creation experience. If you are ready for a Brand New Abundant, Healthy, Joyous New year in 2015, this weekly Soul Time will work absolute miracles...Never know until you “Step In”. We welcome you to join us this and Every Wednesday from 6-8pm in our beautiful peaceful Sacred Space. Intuitive healer Tawnya Love will lead this journey between worlds. 208 NE 117th St, Vancouver. For more info email: Tawnya Angel@gmail.com. Infinite Blessings Tawnya Love and the Angels. TawnyaAngel555.com. TheTawnya LoveShow.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 appointment. 3939 NE Hancock, Ste 205, Portland.

503 997 8611 or PMR1354@hotmail.com.

THURSDAY Yoga 1 – 7:15-8:15am. Breathe, stretch and relax to start your day well. Beginners welcome. Small class size allows for individual attention and modifying poses to suit each person’s needs. Intro package: 2 classes for $15. (Also on Tuesday am.) Harmony Yoga, 2108 NE 41st Ave, Portland. 503 335 8851.

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FRIDAY Amrit Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. A flowing sequence of poses combined with short meditative periods that leaves the body and mind relaxed and balanced.

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

“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 destressed. Detailed instruction and individualized attention. Intro package: 2 classes for $15. Harmony Yoga, 2108 NE 41st Ave, Portland. 503 335 8851.

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Empowering the Empath Mentorship with Intuitive Healer Tawnya Love – 4-7pm. Second Saturday of every month. 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. Tawnya Angel555.com.

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