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ell, it’s July. We are partway through summer and I am guessing most of you are, as I am, spending the long days out and about. We are so fortunate to have great summers here in the Pacific Northwest with warm but manageable temperatures and lots of summertime activities to enjoy. I don’t want to ignore the great articles we have in this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings—mostly focusing on food—but I thought I’d take things a bit more personal and steer

slightly off course from my normal letter. We use social media so much these days; there are plenty of opportunities to share things, get new ideas or just explore something new and different. Most of the time it seems I am posting about me—what I’m doing, what I like. I’m looking up things that I want to do, see or build and create. The key is ME. I think of myself as more selfless than selfish until it comes to social media. It’s funny and odd at the same time. I posted a silly picture the other day and received a comment from a high school friend, “Got to chat with your sis today; love how positive your entire family is!” Tiffany V. I first thought, Wow, I haven’t talked to her in ages; secondly, I thought that is so nice of her to say. (And, by the way, my sister is SUPER DUPER positive and an awesome person.) I then thought how good it made me feel and what an effect it had on me; yet, it was such a simple gesture from an old friend. I next began thinking how much good we could do if we focused a bit less on ourselves and a bit more on sharing, being grateful for, thanking and encouraging to others. Most of us have different methods to connect and we often do it via electronics—texting, social media, email—and there is lost connection of the face-to-face or ear-to-ear. It’s easy to become self-involved but it’s just as easy to give a shout out, inspire someone or simply say thanks. Will I stop tagging where I am and what I’m doing? Probably not. But I will work on reaching out to others more and using the power of social media for a greater cause. If each of us wrote one nice thing about or to someone every day, think of the positive impact it could have. If a simple note can put a smile on one’s face and put the person in a better mood, could it then be passed on? Paid forward? Let’s give it a try and not only keep Portland weird, but let’s keep it friendly, positive and full of happy, grateful people. As always, we hope you enjoy this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings and please be sure to check out our Calendar of Events and Community Resource Guide. Feel good. Live simply. Laugh more.

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PlantPure Nation Lady Liberty has a new tagline: a plantbased diet for all. A return to a simple diet based on whole grains, fruits and vegetables is the revolution the founding fathers of PlantPure Nation hope Americans will embrace this Independence Day. Founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the grassroots organization PlantPure Nation seeks to promote the powerful health benefits for people and the planet offered by a whole foods, plant-based diet. This July 4, the documentary film PlantPure Nation, directed by Nelson Campbell, Colin’s son, will debut nationwide and start screening in more than 100 cities. It covers a broad landscape of issues, from the politics of food to the science of nutrition, and follows the lives of 16 people in Campbell’s small hometown of Mebane, North Carolina, as they take on PlantPure Nation’s 10-day food challenge. “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says filmmaker Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.” Learn more in this issue’s article “Veggie Nation Revolution,” and at PlantPureNation.com. See the film at Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St., Portland, on July 13-15 and 21. 8

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aura Handke, a certified Transformational Voice® Teacher with over 18 years of adult stage experience, presents Authentic Performance: Fundamentals of Acting in Portland this September. This class is ideal for adults curious about what acting entails, beginning or intermediate actors who want to practice and improve their skills, and speakers who want to improve their public speaking skills by learning to more easily, reliably and consistently access their emotions. “The profession of acting can be inherently competitive,” Handke says. “I intentionally create a non-competitive, safe, nurturing and fun environment where people can come to practice their craft.” Handke defines authentic performance as: “The courageous and generous act of feeling heart-felt emotions and expressing yourself by sharing those emotions with an audience. (Or: You can’t fake it; you have to feel it!)” The eight-week term focuses on emotional expressivity—touching an audience emotionally—through a combination of in-class improvisations and working with a partner in scripted scenes from a play. In addition, students will learn the Cycle of Breath Based Vocalization and tools for speaking in their authentic voice. Visit LauraHandke.com for more details and contact Handke at 503-409-0421 or LauraHanj@comcast.net with any questions. The class meets every Saturday, September 12 through October 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, and is only $150 for all eight classes.

Free August Event at The Wellspring School

he Wellspring School for Healing Arts is a great resource in Portland for nutrition-minded individuals. There are classes, events, clinics and opportunities aplenty for everyone, whether just beginning to scratch the surface of the nutrition world in an effort to nourish themselves and their family, or for individuals with an established professional practice. This summer is no exception. The Wellspring School’s Wholistic Nutrition students will be hosting a free community event on Friday, August 14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This event will feature student research, handouts, recipes and samples on an exciting variety of topics from Cooking with Kids – Simple Summertime Snacks, to Sea Vegetables, Shrubs and Drinking Vinegars for Health, to so much more! For individuals looking for a more personalized experience, the same group of soon-to-graduate Wholistic Nutrition students will be hosting their Wholistic Nutrition Student Clinic. Appointments at the clinic will be available September 26 and 27 and October 24 and 25. There will even be an opportunity for follow up appointments. The Wellspring School looks forward to welcoming the community to learn alongside and from its students. A complete list of events, classes and happenings can be found at TheWellspring.org. For those interested in becoming a student at The Wellspring School for Healing Arts, get your questions answered by by calling 503-688-1482, emailing info@ TheWellspring.org or visiting TheWellspring.org.

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ew Renaissance Bookshop, located on NW 23rd Avenue at Pettygrove, in Portland, has everything needed for mindful, inspirational and conscious living— from how to increase our spiritual practice to recapturing the Feng Shui in our home to searching for the perfect gift. Each month features various metaphysical and spiritual events to inspire, educate and enlighten, as well as a free weekly meditation and monthly Kirtan for the community. Daily intuitive, tarot, astrological and other readers at New Renaissance can help clarify patterns, remove blocks and bring clarity to your questions. Explore new arrivals in books, DVDs, jewelry, crystals, home décor, clothing, metal bowls, statues, incense, flower essences, essential oils and much more. Discover what others are reading, listening to and watching with their Bestsellers List—Bestselling DVDs: Power of the Heart, Talking Story, Walking the Camino: 6 Ways to Santiago, I Am and Down the Rabbit Hole. Bestselling CDs: Singing Bowls of Shangrila, Crystal Bowl Sound Healing, Your Best Music for Sleep, Kirtan and Shamanic Dream. Bestselling Books: E Squared, Only Little Prayer You Need, Mindfulness On The Go, Hooponopono and Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Sign up for their newsletter to receive weekly updates on products, monthly sales, and personalized interviews with visiting authors. July’s sale includes 20 percent off clothing and enjoy free 7-day DVD rental each time you visit the store.

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Activate Your True Power with Ancient Heart Wisdom

oin award-winning author and speaker Dana Micucci in Portland this month on a dynamic journey into your heart. Her “Embodying the Wisdom of the Heart” workshops will take place at Unity of Beaverton, Sunday, July 5, from noon to 2 p.m. (UnityOfBeaverton.org), and New Renaissance Bookshop, Thursday, July 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (NewRenBooks.com). Micucci will be sharing powerful heart-based teachings and practices from some of the world’s wisdom traditions (Tibetan, Mayan, shamanic, Egyptian, mystical Christian) gleaned from her lifetime of travel. Drawing on her memoir, Sojourns of the Soul: One Woman’s Journey around the World and into Her Truth, and her new novel, The Third Muse—a metaphysical mystery celebrating the divine feminine teachings of the Magdalene Order and the healing power of love—she offers a blueprint for profound transformation. Learn how to harness the wisdom and power of the heart to improve your health, center your emotions, manifest your goals, master your energy, and become a healing force through your very presence! Of Micucci’s The Third Muse, Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul, said: “This beautifully written mystery, set in the international art world, expresses a deep heart-centered wisdom inspired by Renaissance ideals and the goddess archetype.” Micucci’s Sojourns of the Soul was a gold winner in the 2013 Nautilus Book Awards. She also has a private healing practice and conducts transformational events nationwide. For more information, visit DanaMicucci.com.

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Herbs for Performance, Enhancement and Recovery

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utdoor summer activities can sometimes leave the body a bit bruised and battered. While the tendency is to take extra care of ourselves only after the damage has been done, taking a proactive approach by using herbs to prepare for exertion can cut down on post-workout pain, improve athletic performance and help recovery. Before heading outside to work out, Nature’s Rite Founder Steven Frank recommends using sweet marjoram for muscle cramp relief, peppermint leaf to improve circulation and witch hazel to lubricate muscle fibers. Penelope Ody’s The Holistic Herbal Directory suggests that using these herbs can also cut down on discomfort during strenuous physical activity. Devil’s claw can be applied to provide joint relief. According to Andrew Chevallier’s Natural Health Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, applying juniper berry to flush lactic acid from muscles and white willow bark for pain relief can help to offset effects of pushing the body harder than usual during exercise. After the workout is complete, Ody’s Natural Health Complete Guide to Medicinal Herbs recommends the application of comfrey to increase fibroblast activity for building new muscle fibers and repairing micro-tears in tendons, as well as Arnica montana to break up micro-clots to clear the way for recovery while easing pain. Frank says, “Each of these herbs, roots and bark can be combined in a water decoction to provide the right preparation for outdoor activities. The mixture should be sprayed on or wiped on large muscle groups and joints for maximum effectiveness.”

Nervous System Issues Can Cause Chronic Problems

dentifying functional issues doesn’t have to be mysterious or complicated; check: balance, muscle strength, eye movement, rapid finger or ankle movement, breathing movement, the physical ability to start and stop and the mental ability to think flexibly. Consider two common examples: With women it is important for the pelvis to come together after giving birth. If that doesn’t happen—on top of having pelvic pain—the pelvis will be weak and unable to handle its share of the structure. With men who have back pain after sports, it’s often important to lengthen the hamstring. This is not solved by stretching if an underlying brain issue is telling the hamstring muscle to tense. Both examples build internal inflammation creating adhesions on the nerves and organs. Day-to-day life may be fine, but when life gets complicated, breathing movement can stop as the body braces for extra forces. Because the brain needs oxygen, movement and nutrients to be and stay healthy, this gradual locking of the body’s systems can cause brain degeneration. Once identified, this cycle can be reversed. Dr. Judith Boothby’s gentle adjustments push the body back together, release adhesions, and restore ground support. She assigns exercises to strengthen and protect the fragile nervous system while patients learn to breathe gently no matter what. This style of self ownership, combined with small developmental steps, is an excellent way to achieve health goals. For more information on Dr. Boothby or Third Way Chiropractic, call 503-233-0943 or visit ThirdWayChiropractic.com.

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Flaxseed Oil Soothes Carpal Tunnel

arpal tunnel syndrome is typically accompanied by pain, numbness and reduced mobility in the hands and wrists. Research published by the Tehran (Iran) University of Medical Sciences in the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has determined that the application of external linseed oil—also referred to as flaxseed oil—can reduce pain and increase mobility for syndrome sufferers. The research tested 100 patients with the condition in two groups—one rubbed placebo oil onto their wrists, while the other applied linseed oil daily over a four-week period. Both groups wore wrist splints at night. After the treatment period, those that applied linseed oil experienced a significant drop in pain scores using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Function Assessment. The same patients also reported an improvement in mobility and function.

Stress Ramps Up Inflammation

esearch led by Peggy Zoccola, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University, has found that dwelling upon events that are stressful can significantly increase inflammatory chemicals in the body. The researchers tested 34 healthy young women giving public presentations for job interviews. Afterward, half were asked to contemplate their performances while the others were asked to think about neutral events and images. While all of the women initially experienced significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), the levels continued to rise for at least one hour afterward for the performance-ruminating group, but returned to normal during the same time period for those that pondered neutral thoughts. CRP is produced in the liver and is known to rise following an injury or in a chronic inflammatory condition. “The immune system plays an important role in various cardiovascular disorders such as heart disease, as well as cancer, dementia and autoimmune diseases,” states Zoccola.

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Vermont’s Victory Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now. U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional. “This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case. The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.

Fresh Catch

Community Supported Fisheries Share Bounty of the Sea Community supported agriculture is a growing movement in which subscribers pay farmers for weekly shares of their crops before the growing season starts, benefiting both. The farmers receive an infusion of cash up front and are paid a fair price for the food they produce. Consumers receive fresh food from sustainable, local farms and are often introduced to vegetables and fruits they might not try otherwise. The same concept applies to new community supported fisheries (CSF), which reconnect coastal communities to their local food systems. According to Paul Greenberg, author of American Catch: The Fight for our Local Seafood, 91 percent of the seafood that Americans eat comes from other countries, while one-third of the seafood caught by American fishermen is sold outside our borders. He believes this situation exists because most Americans aren’t willing to pay premium prices for better seafood and domestic fishermen realize better prices overseas. By using the website LocalCatch.org/locator to find nearby CSF programs, pioneering coastal communities can benefit from both supporting sustainable fishing practices and their local environment while still sufficiently feeding their residents. Source: Mother Nature Network 12

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Fracking Fallout

Waterways, Soils and Animals Poisoned with EPA Approval Surface disposal of water produced by oil and gas drilling is forbidden in the Eastern U.S., but allowed in arid Western states for purposes of agricultural or wildlife propagation. The result: Millions of gallons of water laced with toxic chemicals from oil and gas drilling rigs are pumped for consumption by wildlife and livestock with approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA is issuing permits at nearly a dozen oil fields on or abutting the Native American Wind River Reservation, in Wyoming, for surface application of drilling wastewater without even identifying the chemicals in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, let alone setting effluent limits for the contaminants contained within them. Also, monitoring requirements allow water to be tested long after fracking outflow, or maintenance flushing, is completed. The EPA maintains Clean Water Act jurisdiction on tribal lands. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Executive Director Jeff Ruch states, “Gushers of putrid, grayish water encrusted with chemical crystals flood through Wind River into nearby streams.” PEER is asking the EPA to rewrite the permits to regulate all the chemicals being discharged and to determine whether the produced water is potable for wildlife and livestock. Source: Tinyurl.com/Wastewater FrackingUse

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Sun-Fueled Energy Booms in Pioneer States Two years in the making, the Topaz Solar Project, the world’s largest, has begun operating in California, powerful enough to supply 160,000 homes using 9 million photovoltaic solar panels installed across 9.5 square miles. Compared to fossil fuel technology, the facility is projected to remove 377,000 tons of carbon dioxide each year; equivalent to taking 73,000 cars off the road. Unlike some solar plants, Topaz requires no water to generate electricity and makes minimal sound because there are no moving parts, so its total environmental impact is minimal. In Hawaii, where 12 percent of homes have solar panels, handling surplus power is putting pressure on the state’s biggest utility, which now wants to reduce what it pays for the energy. Electricity there is pricey, with monthly bills of $600 to $700 not uncommon. The growing popularity of making electricity at home puts new pressures on old infrastructure like circuits and power lines and cuts into electric company revenue. As a result, many utilities are reducing incentives and adding steep fees. “Hawaii is a postcard from the future,” says Adam Browning, executive director of Vote Solar, a policy and advocacy group based in California.

American states salute their native identities and characteristics in many ways, including official birds and flowers. Home farmers, growers and gardeners can relish that soils also bear official state designations, including New York’s Honeoye, South Carolina’s Lynchburg, Alabama’s Bama, Iowa’s Tama and California’s San Joaquin. All these different types of earth are threatened by widespread use of pesticides, topsoil degradation and other factors that severely hamper their integrity. The U.N. General Assembly declared 2015 as the International Year of Soils, saluting its many roles, including storing and filtering water, providing resilience to drought, participating in the carbon cycle and being the foundation for agriculture. According to The Land Institute, the loss of topsoil is the greatest threat to our food supply. Planting perennial crops, agroforestry, intercropping and other agro-ecological practices can help conserve soils, preventing erosion and protecting water. According to GreenLiving.com, these sustainable practices can help prevent soil erosion: Reduce impervious surfaces. Driveways, patios and lanais allow precipitation to flow freely over them, gaining momentum in the process, to erode topsoil. Use paving stones rather than a concrete slab to allow water to percolate down into the soil. Plant a rain garden. As a shallow depression in the yard, a rain garden collects precipitation washing over impervious surfaces, preventing soil erosion and facilitating growth of wetland plants. Use a rain barrel. Placing a barrel underneath a downspout will collect and store water that runs off roofs, making it available for watering plants even when rain is sporadic. It supports both water and soil conservation efforts. Consider innovative products. Fiber mulch mats—small, biodegradable particles of wood, straw, coconut and other natural plant materials interlocked with mulch—blend with soil to keep moisture in the topsoil by acting as a top coating. (Review representative manufacturers’ products at LandscapePlanet.com and ErosionPollution.com.) Find the official soil for each state at Tinyurl.com/NativeStateSoils.

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Qigong Healing and Universal Oneness

Interview with Jeff Primack (Pt. 2 of 2) Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school. ~Albert Einstein

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or over 15 years, Jeff Primack has which most people get excited about. shared Qigong Healing with tens Kids are especially drawn to the Qi Ball of thousands of people. It all began and a few schoolteachers that I’ve trained when Primack share it in their classfounded Supreme Our hands are like mirrors rooms. Aside from Science Qigong feeling cool, the reflecting light back and Center, and has Qigong postures are certified over shown to improve forth. 3,000 Qigong energy and resolve ~Jeff Primack health issues. teachers across the U.S. His philosophy has always been that Qigong should be affordable How can everyday people use to anyone who wants to learn. Qigong to reach their full Primack is also an author and potential? food healing pioneer. Conquering ANY More than simply collecting Qi, the Disease is perhaps his best known Gong is a change in our discipline and work with specific protocols that have character. Awakening to God/Nature’s been time tested effective at helping presence in our daily lives is greatly people use food to reverse nearly every supported by realizing we are energy, disease. but most don’t physically experience this unity. Qi profoundly increases mind When I attended the Qi focus, because it changes us on the Revolution my favorite posture deepest level possible, the vibrational was the “Qi Ball”. I felt like I level. War Veterans love that our Qigong was carrying a magnetic orb of breathing techniques actually get you energy. What significance high, like a euphoric rush of energy. does this posture have? The 9-Breath method works so well for Our hands are like mirrors reflecting light veterans, because their traumas are at back and forth. The Qi Ball posture is 10x the vibrational level. Holding breath and stronger if palms are aligned correctly, skillfully exhaling excites the vibration of i.e. not having one palm more forward. our cells and brings a healing force. This Learning to align your hands/body allows ever-present force of Qi belongs to no you to build a higher magnetic charge, religion, yet is spiritual and available to

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all people willing to learn skillful breathing. Reaching our highest potential or enlightenment begins with being in charge of our own vibration and emotional state.

How does food affect a person’s Qi vibration, according to your teachings? Eating raw fruits and veggies give us

enzymes with lots of Qi; however, it is a source of dampness in Chinese medicine. Qigong views digestion like a cauldron of water boiling over a fire. If you put too much water/raw foods in the pot all at once it will take longer to boil. By not eating unto fullness and cooking we access more energy and Qigong focuses on improving this “digestive fire”.

Eating a high-phytochemical diet that is rich in deep colored foods, electron abundant anti-oxidants and cooking with saturated fats is suggested. I drink smoothies with organic veggies and fruits like strawberries and avocado with its big seed; however, cooking is known to improve nutrient absorption in studies and therefore, cooking hot meals is a big part of our program. Claudia Gabrielle,

MD, is a practicing Ivy-League physician who is currently suggesting components of our food healing protocols to interested patients. As a family practice doctor having seen over 70,000 patients, Dr. Claudia brings wisdom and feels it is time to change people’s health at the food level. She will be speaking at the Orlando National Event about the latest advances

in ‘Chromatography’ allowing scientists to quantify healing phytochemicals, thus attributing functional medicine to specific foods.

Why should people interrupt their busy lives to attend the Qi Revolution at the Portland Convention Center on August 8-11? It is rare when so many beautiful souls gather and practice Qigong under one roof. We are stronger in one massive field and group energy being exponentially more powerful. We keep our conference price low, because people (now more than ever) require this knowledge to prosper. This year we are celebrating our 10th year anniversary teaching Qi Revolution and people can justify dropping what they’re doing simply to be in the amazing energy present in the ambient ballroom. Learning to eat and do Qigong for maximum wellness is a benefit you will enjoy for a long life. Interviewer Kathy Rivera Wallace is a TV talk show host who regularly interviews leading wellness experts.

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their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.” Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

Local Food Strengthens Communities

Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation by Melinda Hemmelgarn

o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents. Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.” By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN). Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves, 16

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Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence

A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people. John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world. “At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/ farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in

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In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP. Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years. In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center. “Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community.

While Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.”

In a food democracy, everyone is a stakeholder. Not only do people have equal access to food, but they’re informed, active, engaged and participating.

thereby improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential. “We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless of income, zip code ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, and skin color, faith Sowing the Seeds of Victory or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help Growing Vegetables grow,” says Ritz. and Democracy So far, his Green Bronx Machine After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orcommunity has raised 30,000 pounds leans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” to leave her high-powered job in New Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED York City and return to her hometown Talk. “My favorite crop is organically in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. grown citizens—graduates, voters and “My parents raised me to contribute,” students who are eating [better] and livMwendo explains. “My first name ing healthier lives!” means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.” Kitchen Gardens In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), Nourish the World a local nonprofit organization that Roger Doiron is the founder and restores and strengthens what had once director of Kitchen Gardeners Interbeen a thriving, closely knit, self-reliant national (KGI), an online global comcommunity, rich with backyard gardens munity of some 30,000 people in 100 and citizen engagement. Residents countries that are growing some of went to work, recognizing the potentheir own food. He spearheaded First tial of community gardens to revitalize Lady Michelle Obama’s White House their neighborhood and bring affordGarden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a able healthful food to residents, many food garden back to the White House of them suffering from obesity, heart (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and disease and diabetes. The BGN both Jackson all had edible gardens) began revitalized a community garden and in 2008, went viral, took root and the converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla rest is history. Today, the first lady conGarden, where people of all ages gather tinues to champion garden-fresh food to grow food, share stories, embrace to improve children’s health. their cultural heritage and learn how to From his own 1,500-square-foot become responsible citizens. garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron “We bring people together and and his wife harvested 900 pounds of make decisions collectively,” says organic fruits and vegetables worth Mwendo. “The garden is for our com$2,200 in a single season. “Talented munity, by our community.” Undergardeners with more generous soils and standing the value of involving children climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maxiand teens, she adds, “Kids know they mizing production is not our only goal. will be loved here. This is a nurturing We’re also trying to maximize pleasure environment.” and health.” Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top Doiron believes, “Quality food is 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s central to well-being and is one of the Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth best ways to unite people of different through food. Based in New York City’s countries and cultures around a comSouth Bronx, one of the country’s poormon, positive agenda.” He’s convinced est school districts, he and his students that kitchen gardens will play a critical are growing vegetables in school,

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role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.

Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy

Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers. As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a

terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling. “Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.

From Food Consumer to Food Citizen

ow is the time for all good men and women to become food citizens. Making the transition from being a mere consumer to community citizen requires addressing a set of questions geared to lead to food truth and justice for all. n Where does my food come from? n Who produced it? n Under what conditions was this food grown or produced; were workers treated fairly and animals humanely?

n What’s in or on my food; am I eating pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified ingredients or additives? n What might be the unintended consequences of my food choices for farmers competing against big agribusiness and striving to do the right thing? n How might my choices affect the environment and future generations? n What local, state and national policies stand in the way of a fair and transparent food system?

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VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION by Judith Fertig

n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government. In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion. “You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own wellbeing, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says. Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier,

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but has less of an environmental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.

Exciting Developments

A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4. Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.” “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government. The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources. Our food choices also affect the way in

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A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining. “We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently. This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson. In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs. “The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food. NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth. “I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.” Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”

Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

This traditional potato salad has the perfect blend of celery, onions and seasonings. 2½ pounds red potatoes, unpeeled 4 organic celery stalks, thinly sliced ½ red onion, cut in half again and julienned 6 green onions, sliced ½ cup tofu cashew mayonnaise 4 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper Cut the potatoes into half- to one-inch chunks. Place potato pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil 5 to 10 minutes; then turn down the heat to medium and cook until tender. Rinse the cooked potatoes in a colander with cold water until they are room temperature. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the potatoes and gently stir thoroughly.

Tofu-Cashew Mayonnaise ¼ cup raw cashews, soaked in water at least 2 to 3 hours, then dried 7 oz firm tofu ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp tahini 4 tsp lemon juice 1½ tsp white vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2½ tsp agave nectar 2 Tbsp water ¼ tsp xanthan gum (in grocery baking aisle)

BBQ Jackfruit

Yields: 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 to 7 hours Green jackfruit, a native plant of Asia, is often termed the vegetarian’s meat. The hardest part of this recipe is finding canned green jackfruit (available in most Asian markets). Although fresh green jackfruit is occasionally available, it’s messy, sticky and difficult to cut. Two 20-oz cans green jackfruit in water, drained 1½ cups barbecue sauce 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced (medium pieces) Rinse the green jackfruit thoroughly. Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker at medium heat for 4 to 5 hours. Jackfruit will soften, begin to fall apart and take on the consistency of pulled pork. Use a fork to pull apart the fruit and stir thoroughly. Turn the slow cooker to low heat and cook for another 1 to 2 hours. Kim’s hints: 4 Customize this recipe with a favorite barbecue sauce that has no added oils and a low sodium content. 4 This recipe gets better the longer it’s cooked. Leftovers are good. 4 Serve the barbecue on a whole-grain bun and top with coleslaw. Source for all recipes: The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, by Kim Campbell.

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FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

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Yields: 6 wraps Prep time: 15 minutes

The tofu filling for these wraps is full of Thai flavors, with the perfect combination of peanuts, lime and cilantro. 1 14-oz block extra-firm tofu ¼ cup natural peanut butter (100 percent peanuts) 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1½ Tbsp lime juice ¼ tsp garlic powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce 1 /3 cup small diced red bell pepper ¼ cup sliced green onion ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 whole-wheat tortilla wraps 2 cups sprouts Drain the tofu and gently press between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder and Sriracha. Add the tofu, bell pepper, green onion and cilantro and stir with a fork until well mixed and the tofu is crumbly. Place a portion of the tofu mixture in the center of a whole-wheat tortilla wrap, top with sprouts or favorite veggies and roll up the tortilla. Kim’s hint: 4 The Thai tofu filling can also be served in a sandwich (e.g., on toasted whole-wheat bread with fresh basil). Source for all recipes: The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, by Kim Campbell.

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mericans annually discard more food than plastic—35 million tons in 2012—an amount that’s tripled since 1960, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most of the waste is fruits and vegetables, seafood, grains, meat and milk. Since waste starts in the fields before it compounds via restaurants, grocers and families, the easiest starting point to reverse this trend is with farmers. “Farming’s a high-risk business. Farmers can’t predict weather, sales or equipment problems, so extra is grown,” explains Laurie Caldwell, executive director of Boston Area Gleaners, in Waltham, Massachusetts. “Up to 20 percent of U.S.-grown food isn’t harvested. Gleaners save what’s left behind for hungry people in need.”

Everyone Benefits

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problem, “We’ve seen a shift in priorities, with food pantries offering fresh, quality food and educating both staff and recipients,” she reports. In 2014, Boston Area Gleaners harvested 34 farms, contributing 177,000 pounds of primarily vegetables encompassing 60 varieties. California’s fruit is abundant because of the state’s year-round growing season. Until the 1960s and the advent of Silicon Valley, this was the world’s largest fruit-producing region. Some of its current apple trees date back to the Gold Rush days. “We glean backyards and orchards here,” says Craig Diserens, executive director of Village Harvest, in San Jose. “Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots, plus citrus fruits—it’s ladderless picking, to protect both volunteers and trees.” Telescoping tools pluck out-ofreach fruit. The nonprofit gleans 15 to 20 times a month via volunteers ages 5 to 90. In 2013, its Harvesting for the Hungry program distributed 245,000 pounds of fruit.

The Feeding More than 50 million North Carolina, South America West MichiCarolina, Tennessee gan food bank, head- Americans, including and Virginia. Additional quartered in Comstock, 17 million children, areas are located in Illiprovides more than nois, Indiana, Nebraska, experience hunger or Ohio and Pennsylvania produce, with donations from manufac(see EndHunger.org). the risk of hunger turers, wholesalers, Jason Brown, a restaurants and stores every day. former St. Louis Rams’ adding meat, dairy, frocenter with a five-year, zen foods and bread. TheHungerSite. $37 million contract, Volunteers repackage traded his cleats for a GreaterGood.com donations into usable tractor. Now in Louissizes; do clerical work; burg, North Carolina, he pick produce; and sort, pack, store and calls First Fruits Farm home and plans to deliver food. donate the first fruits of every harvest to While most of the nonprofit’s food pantries. He learned about farming yield is distributed through 1,100 food from YouTube videos, computer searches pantries, shelters and soup kitchens, and other farmers. The first crop on five many can’t store perishables. Working acres yielded 100,000 pounds of sweet with churches, schools and community potatoes; Brown gave it all away. With centers, the organization’s mobile units 1,000 acres to farm, he’s set to tackle deliver fresh food directly to recipients, hunger big time. often the same day it is donated. Each It doesn’t require a big time unit can carry food for 100 to 200 commitment to help feed the hungry. families. This local Feeding America Backyard gardeners can start by planting outreach group serves an estimated an extra row (Tinyurl.com/PlantRow 492,000 people each year. ForHungry). Since its inception in The Society of St. Andrew often 1995, the Plant a Row program has colrescues the “ugly” produce—potalectively turned 20 million pounds of toes not well-shaped for chips, overproduce into 80 million meals. sized peaches, too-long green beans, Offer to pick a neighbor’s excess too-ripe strawberries and apples that produce or herbs, and then check with aren’t picture perfect. “Farmers get a others nearby. Get the kids involved. tax benefit and people get fresh food,” Volunteer at or make a donation to says Bruce Oland, the Triangle Area a soup kitchen. Gather a group of coordinator in North Carolina. “Farmfriends, family, members of an orgaers let us know when they’ll harvest a nization or congregation to glean or crop and we have a few days to glean repackage produce one day a month. If what’s left before they replant. We a local food pantry can’t accept perishpick anything edible—kale, lettuce, ables, leverage social media to spread tomatoes, cantaloupe and lots of sweet the word about which day free food potatoes.” In a single harvested field, will be available at a church or school. volunteers have gleaned seven tons of Everyone can help. No one should go sweet potatoes. to bed hungry. The society’s gleaning and feeding ministry has regional offices in Alabama, Connect with freelance writer Avery Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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“Having the right bike for one’s needs that’s properly fitted is crucial,” says Dan Moser, a founder and steering committee member of the BikeWalkLee community coalition and a traffic safety consultant in Fort Myers, Florida. “Use a local bike shop whose mechanics test and adjust the bikes they sell.” A bike mechanic can determine the proper seat height and ideal distance from the handlebars to the seat tube. NAPortland.com

Back, knee or hip pain may develop if a cyclist has to stretch their legs to get to the pedals, explains Tim Bustos, a bicycling consultant in Pensacola, Florida, and former bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for Davis, California, which earned platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community status, along with Boulder, Colorado, and Portland, Oregon, from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). On the other hand, “A biker doesn’t get proper leg extension if the seat is too low,” he says, possibly leading to leg muscle strains. “The legs should be almost, but not totally extended at the lowest point in the pedaling motion.”

Safety Alert

The latest NHTSA study charted 49,000 bicycle accidents in 2012, 1,000 more than the year before. Biking only in daylight and avoiding alcohol could improve those numbers because 48 percent of biker fatalities occur beginning at 4 p.m. and 37 percent involve a driver or bicyclist that has been drinking. Even well-marked bike lanes don’t guarantee safety, so caution is required. Some motorists are careless about entering bike lanes and don’t correctly stop at crosswalks or look behind before

opening car doors. David TakemotoWeerts, a bicycle program coordinator at the University of California, Davis, member of the city’s Bike Transportation Advisory Committee and LAB-certified instructor, suggests keeping at least five feet from the sides of cars to avoid being hit. Cyclists are wise not to weave in and out of traffic, to signal turns and watch out for runners, walkers and pedestrians as they abide by normal traffic rules and flow. Takemoto-Weerts says that bikers sometimes overlook using the stop signal (left arm extended downward) to alert bikers behind them. Wearing a helmet should be a standard practice. The University of North Carolina’s Highway Safety Research Center, in Chapel Hill, reports that wearing a helmet reduces the overall risk of head injuries by 85 percent. “Cyclists are part of traffic, whether operating on a road, pathway or a combination,” says Moser. “Being acutely aware of one’s surroundings and minimizing distractions, following the rules of the road and pathway, and being prepared to deal with others’ mistakes are all vital.”

with North Shore Health Solutions, in Northbrook, Illinois, says that recreational bikers have visited her for knee, hip and neck soreness or strains. In addition to ensuring they’re employing proper leg extension, she advises, “Pedal a little faster in a lower gear; ideally, 75 to 90 revolutions per minute, which is easier on the knees and lessens muscle fatigue than traveling slower in a higher gear.” She explains that the correct seat height facilitates proper alignment of hips and a full rotation; if not, energy is forced outward, stressing the hips. Martin adds that the neck might experience strain from tilting the head up for long periods. “This can occur by wearing a helmet that is too low or forward in the front or poor-fitting eyewear that inches forward down the nose.” Right after a long ride, Martin suggests that riders gently bend downward over their crossed legs a few times, alternately switching legs, and also slowly bending the head up and down, sideways and then in a circular motion for a couple of minutes. “Overall,” she says, “the key is to have fun.”

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f a community has seen a growth in cycling accidents, has few safety education programs in place or roadway infrastructure isn’t biker-friendly, individuals can take action. Dan Moser, a Southwest Florida transportation safety consultant, suggests forming alliances with non-bikers to approach civic leaders: “Consider including pedestrian accommodations and frame the issue as one of everyone having access to a safe environment, including bike and foot travelers, and the value of recreation and exercise to the community.” Use the criteria found at Tinyurl. com/CommunityBikeabilityChecklist to evaluate the quality of the local biking environment. The League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly America program invites communities to apply for technical assistance and receive customized

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Grout’s journey to a life filled with joy and miracles is ongoing. As a freelance writer, she initially struggled with self-doubt, wondering, “What do I, a kid from Kansas, have to offer a New York City editor?” and came face-to-face with fears about money. Even though she was earning a decent living, she was recycling her parents’ anxieties about not having enough. “I’m not good enough” was another party crasher. When she began studying A Course in Miracles, Grout learned that consciousness creates the material world and the importance of self-compassion. She examined her staunch beliefs, questioning if they were true and letting go of the tiresome stories of inadequacy and worry. She began focusing on life’s blessings and noticed how concentrating on the good made life happier and more dynamic. Then she started to lay out simple intentions such as finding a good parking spot or uncovering a lost object. The results were immediate and intriguing.

This seeker of truth realized that to gain real spiritual growth, she needed to become more deliberate, so she designed a scientific framework, set a clear intention, imposed a deadline and noted the results. “The results were so convincing that I decided to see if my experiments would work for other people,” Grout says. Before long, friends and acquaintances were manifesting all kinds of amazing things, and she decided to write about her theories. Ten years later, after a steep learning curve in the publishing world, her work became globally acclaimed.

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n The universe is limitless, abundant and surprisingly accommodating.

“This little book will prove to you once and for all that your thoughts have power, and that a field of infinite possibilities awaits your claim,” the author writes in E-Squared. “It will help you rewrite the outdated thinking that drives your life.” Nine easy energy experiments will prove that the “field of potentiality,” as Grout calls it, is dependable, predictable and available to all. She equates our connection with the field to plugging in a toaster. We know the energy field is

n Reality is waves of possibility that we have “observed” into form. n We are an energy field, connected with everything and everyone in the universe. n Our universe connection provides accurate and unlimited guidance. n Whatever we focus on expands.

“Believe in your bones that the universe is bountiful and supportive,” encourages Grout, asking us to first give the “field” 48 hours to send an unexpected gift. Don’t specify the gift, but just ask to receive and recognize the blessing. Set a deadline and then watch what unfolds.

universe. “If you want to know what will happen in your life, listen to the words coming out of your mouth,” Grout advises. If we are deluged with negative thoughts, stop and notice all that is right in our world. Ask the universe for help in shedding dark ruminations. When we replace poor images with positive affirming thoughts, our lives become more magical and enjoyable. Grout encourages her readers to invoke two words when life feels chaotic and out of control: “It’s okay,” which allows the loving flow of the universe to do the heavy lifting. Concentrating on living our joys equips us to help ourselves and others. Grout queries, “Since we are creating our reality, why not create the possibilities that bring us closer to our life’s purpose and higher self?” For more on Pam Grout’s work, follow her inspiring blog at PamGrout.com.

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What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants. Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, highfructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.

How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves? Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA 28

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scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigorous, longterm testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems. When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.

Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic? Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie. Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.

How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods? Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO,

or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed. NonGMOShoppingGuide.com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided—would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier nonGMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk. The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability. The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification. Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share.

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s the Sun and planet Mars continue to move in tandem, now in the feelingoriented sign of Cancer, mental Mercury catches up to join the action by the second week of July. Three planets in the tenacious sign of the crab makes for some strong determination. As each of these lights encounters an opposition to Pluto, planet of the sub-conscious, deeper psychological and emotional waters will be stirred, then shaken. Sensitivities will be most pronounced between July 7-16. All in all, relationships are on the mend, so let your true feelings be known and remember the healing powers of the heart.

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Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22): Feelings are something you have; not something you are. ~ Shannon L. Alder

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): We accept the love that we think we deserve. ~ Stephen Chbosky

Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22): The best way out is always through. ~ Robert Frost

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor. ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh

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Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): My feelings are too loud for words and too shy for the world. ~ Dejan Stojanovic Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19): I feel an army in my fist. ~ Friedrich Schiller Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): One can never ask anyone to change a feeling. ~ Susan Sontag Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): Feelings are not supposed to be logical. Dangerous is the man who has rationalized his emotions. ~ David Borenstein

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calendarofevents savethedate Essence of Yoga/Meditation with Tawnya Love – 12-3pm. Sept 6. Is your soul guiding you to step up and embrace the beauty of Yoga? Would you like to learn more about yoga and how it can benefit your life in a moving meditation? Do you desire to teach, lead and inspire others as a loving aligned yoga teacher? If so then this 3-month mentorship is being offered just for you. We will meet weekly as a group for 3 hours and learn the art and beauty of yoga and meditation with a calm and present connection. 3-month teacher training is $1,111 Early Bird rate if paid in full by first of September (payment plans available). Contact Tawnya Love at 360 567 7576 or TawnyaAngel@ gmail.com. 208 NE 117th St, Vancouver, WA. Join our live internet show TawnyaAngel555.com every Sunday at 5pm Pacific. Follow us on YouTube under Tawnya Angel. Nutrition Counseling For Disordered Eating Across The Spectrum – 9am-5pm. Oct 3 & 4. This workshop will begin with basic eating disorder information and go beyond to explore specific interventions, phraseology and counseling techniques for building trust, motivation and hope. Basic information will include types of eating disorders, the disordered eating spectrum, their symptoms, medical complications and presentation. Open to all Wellspring School students as well as current health care practitioners. $350 (early bird discount available). Eligible for 14 CEU hours. The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503 688 1482 or Info@ TheWellspring.org. TheWellspring.org/classes.

THURSDAY, JULY 9 Embodying the Wisdom of the Heart – 6:308:30pm. Award-winning author Dana Micucci shares powerful, heart-based teachings and practices from the world’s wisdom traditions (Tibetan, Mayan, shamanic, Egyptian, mystical Christian) inspired by years of travel, drawing on her memoir Sojourns of the Soul: One Woman’s Journey around the World and into Her Truth and her new novel, The Third Muse, a metaphysical mystery celebrating Mary Magdalene and the power of love. New Renaissance Bookshop. Contact 503 224 4929 or nrbevents@gmail.com. AquaLumine™ Launches in Portland: Free Tasting – 7pm. This remarkable natural spring water has rapidly developed a passionate following. Naturally alkaline and infused with love. Join us to sample AquaLumine™ Pure Living Water and learn more. Unity of Portland, 4525 SE Stark St, Portland. AquaLumine.com. Contact 503 765 9761 or Tom@AquaLumine.com. AquaLumine. com.

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Reduce Brain Fog – 2-4pm. Superbrain Yoga® and Pranic Healing® provide powerful techniques to sharpen focus and mental clarity by energizing your brain. Superbrain Yoga® harnesses the body’s life force to balance the left and right brain energies and recharges your brain. You will learn this vitally important technique which is very easy to learn and do every day. $5 donation suggested. Float Shoppe Center for Wellness, 1505 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. Contact Linda Negrin 503 866 2901 or Linda@PranicHealing.com. LindaNegrin. com.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 Gallery of Metaphysical and Intuitive Arts: Socialize Plus Learn with 2 Presentations – 6-8:30pm. Join a wide variety of metaphysical and intuitive practitioners to socialize; introduce yourself and a bit about your gifts and interests; then enjoy experiential presentations from two of our members. Topics have included: channeling, emotion code, tarot cards, intuition, eye readings, akashic records, hypnotherapy, sound healing, crystals, medical intuitives and much more. Contact Inannah if you’d like to present. The Genius Place, 2354 SE 59th Ave, Portland. 1844 EYE READER or Inannah@Inannah.com. PdxPsychicGallery.com.

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The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita Retreat Weekend – 3:30pm July 10-1:30pm July 12. The Bhagavad Gita is the best known and the most frequently translated of Vedic religious texts. Why does it appeal to the Western mind and why is it so appropriate for us now? It has drama, mystery, action and a properly complicated view of the ways of the religious life, presenting the paths of knowledge, works, discipline and faith in a clear concise discourse. Ananda Center Laurelwood, 38950SW Laurelwood Rd, Gaston. Contact 503 746 6229 or EFL@AnandaLaurelwood.org. AnandaLaurelwood.org/program/bhagavad-gita/

Massage Basics Class – 6-8:30pm. July 2-23 in Portland and July 9-30 in Salem. Learn basic massage techniques for the back, shoulders, hands, feet and head as well as information about bodywork as a healthcare tool. This is a great class for the beginner or if you are interested in a massage career. Training and career opportunities are discussed at free Previews on 7/16 at 6:30pm Salem and 7/18 at 10am – Portland. OSM-Portland, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, #100 and OSMSalem, 2111 Front St NE. Contact 503 244 3420 or LB@OregonSchoolOfMassage.com. Oregon SchoolOfMassage.com.

Energize Your Brain – 7-8pm. Preventing cognitive decline is an important issue for anyone in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Come learn how to do Superbrain Yoga®, a powerful technique that harnesses the body’s life force to balance the left and right brain and recharge it. You will learn to do this simple practice that you can use every day. Also learn how energy healing is an important part of keeping your brain healthy as you age. New Thought Center for Spiritual Living, 1040 C Avenue, Lake Oswego. $5 donation suggested. Contact Linda Negrin 503 866 2901 or Linda@ PranicHealing.com. LindaNegrin.com.

Creative Kids Summer Art classes – 12-1pm. July18-Aug 22. Calling all creative art lovers, do you desire to gain greater skill as an artist’s? Do you love to draw or wish you knew how to draw? This is the perfect fun summer art class for you. This class is for kids 10-Adult; yes you adults that have always wanted to learn can attend these classes. It is never too late to learn what you’re curious about. I can also create an additional class for younger artists ages 6-10 as well so let me know if you’re ready to play. Cost is $25 per class (plus supplies) so only a total of $200 for all 6 weeks. Please contact Tawnya Love for Supply list and to reserve your child’s spot. It is best to commit to ALL 8 weeks and attend as many as possible for greatest benefit. If you need to make up a class, please call Tawnya Love to arrange details. Divinely Inspired Healing and Art from the Heart, 208 NE 117th St, Vancouver, WA. Contact 360 567 7576 or TawnyaAngel@gmail. com. TawnyaAngel555.com.

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First Timer’s Weekend: Meditation Retreat – 3:30pm July 3-1:30pm July 5. Experience a relaxing retreat with guided meditation and yoga, explore spiritual principles and feel the joy of community, while surrounded in the beauty and peace of our rural retreat center west of Portland, Oregon. First Timers’ Weekend is the perfect time to experience a little of everything Ananda offers for a discounted price. Ananda Center Laurelwood, 38950SW Laurelwood Rd, Gaston. Contact 503 746 6229 or EFL@AnandaLaurelwood.org. AnandaLaurelwood.org/program/first-timersweekend-meditation-retreat-july-2015/.

Wholistic Nutrition I – 9am-5:30pm both days, July 11&12. This class is a requirement for our Wholistic Nutrition program students but is also open to public participants and/or practitioners, space permitting. Rylen has been teaching for 20 years and this long popular class became the springboard for The Wellspring School’s Wholistic Nutrition Program. This is a great class for anyone considering taking the program or for anyone who just wants to learn a little more about the benefits of wholistic nutrition for everyone. $350 (discounts available). Pre-approved for 14 NCCAOM PDA’s. Eligible for 14 CEU’s. The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503 688 1482 or Info@TheWellspring.org. TheWellspring.org/classes.

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Summer Retreat with Swami Chetanananda – Experience the power of spirit through meditation, hatha yoga, satsang, and shaktipat (the awakening of kundalini energy through touch). Swami Chetanananda has practiced and taught kundalini yoga for over 40 years and has profound insight into the essence of the tradition. The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503 231 0383.

FRIDAY, JULY 24 Psychic Gallery: Receive Readings & Healings from a Variety of Metaphysical 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,

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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.

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MONDAY TT’ai Chi Chuan Yang Style – 5:30-6:30pm. T’ai Chi Chuan is a Taoist form of exercise and active meditation. Practicing the form promotes greater energy awareness and development. All levels welcome. Michael Guida, BPS, LMT#19016, instructor. $12 drop-in (10 punch pass for $100). The Wellspring School, 2440 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Ste 202, Portland. 503 688 1482 or Info@TheWellspring.org. TheWellspring.org/classes. The Movement Center Learn to Meditate – 7-8pm. Join us for chanting, satsang and guided meditation in our beautiful meditation hall. Community yoga ($5) before meditation from 5:45-6:45pm. The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503 231 0383. TheMovementCenter.com. Men’s Only Soak/Sauna - Common Ground Wellness Center – 7-11pm. Men’s only soak/sauna – last appointment at 10pm. 5010 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. cgwc.org.

Finding the ‘One’ – 7:15-8:30pm. Join this biweekly conversation about finding ‘the ONE’, enhancing existing relationships, and recovering from prior relationships. We loosely follow the exercises in Katherine Woodward Thomas’ book Calling in “The One”: 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life. 6940 N Michigan Ave, Portland. Contact Dorjee at 503 415 9533or Dorjee@Spirit InTransition.com. Spiritintransition.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 Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement® Class– 5:45-6:45pm.Bring greater ease into your daily movements: breathing, walking, turning, reaching, safer pelvic movement, freeing your back and more.The Movement Center Yoga Studio, 1021 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland. Drop in fee: $13. Other discounts may apply. Register on line: MCYoga. com/calendar. Questions: 503 313 9813. 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, WA. Call or email Linda for details. 937-LYT-WAVE. Linda@Light-Waves.com.

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Max Meditation: 5 Ways to Connect with Your Spirit – 7-8pm. Max Meditation for the busy, modern seeker. Our thoughts affect the collective energy field of the universe. This energy field inspires our thoughts, and thoughts inspire our actions. If we want more peace on Earth, why not start with the energy we’re putting out there every day? Max Meditation increases the effectiveness of the time you invest in meditation so you get more benefit with less effort. Practice 5 modalities in one hour. Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland. 503 415 9533. Find out more at SpiritInTransition.com/ max-meditation. Women’s Only Soak/Sauna - Common Ground Wellness Center – 7-11pm. Women’s Only Soak/ Sauna - Last appointment at 10:00pm. 5010 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. cgwc.org.

WEDNESDAY Pranic Healing Clinic – 10am-12pm. Weekly Energy Healing Clinics. Short healing meditation, then Pranic Healers offer non-touch Energy Healing sessions. Donations accepted toward rent. Center for Spiritual Living, 6211NE MLK Blvd, Portland. Contact Karen 503 289 2858. PNWPranicHealing.com. Amma Bodywork Therapy Student Clinic – 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5:00pm. 1/28-9/23. 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. 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.

SATURDAY Level 1 Yoga – 9:30-11am. Join us for a yoga class and start off your Saturday relaxed and de-stressed. Detailed instruction and individualized attention. Intro package: 2 classes for $15. Harmony Yoga, 2108 NE 41st Ave, Portland. 503 335 8851. HarmonyYogaPdx.com. Empowering the Empath Level 1 Mentorship – 4-7pm. Every third Saturday. Calling All empaths and sensitive souls. Are you ready to clear the fear and step in and embody your full power and potential? Ready to cultivate and strengthen your empathic and psychic gifts? If you answered yes then this is the workshop/mentorship for you. Join us the second Saturday of every month. 208 NE 117th St, Vancouver, WA. Contact Tawnya Love 360 567 7576 or TawnyaAngel@gmail.com. TawnyaAngel555.com.

FRIDAY “Love Letter Friday” Podcast – 5pm. Life Coach Heidi Moses celebrates love in all its disguises! Allow love to heal and open your heart. Feel your connection with the Creator, your soul mate... the world. You can listen at the Joyful Path Life Coaching website JoyfulPathCoaching.com. 100 Handprint Healing Ritual at the Movement Center – 5:30 -7:30 pm. Call to reserve a place. 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503 231 0383 (1st three Fridays each month).

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All Ways Well, LLC

JUDITH BOOTHBY, MS DC PC

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Spirit IN TRANSITION Dorjee Wangchuk 503-415-9533 SpiritInTransition.com

We coach you to break through challenges and live an extraordinary life, on purpose and powerfully. Ancient traditions meet modern science to deliver tools essential to living your dreams while expressing your unique, spiritual gifts.

ThriveWise COaching

Dr Boothby utilizes a soft tissue technique to relieve structural tension on the nervous system and restore ground support to the body.

North Portland Wellness Center

Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Massage 4922 N Vancouver Ave, at Alberta St 503-493-9398 NorthPortlandWellness.com

for Business, Life & Relationships Laureli Shimayo 720-352-2434 Thrive-Wise.com

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

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

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Help with whiplash, migraines, PTSD, concentration, dizziness, TMJ, neck/shoulder/back pain, and more--in a peaceful setting. Jim Templeton, LMP #MA00013314

Marina Zare, DC

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New Renaissance

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Larry Bowden, DMD 17720 Jean Way, Ste 200, Lake Oswego 888-588-3745 LakeOswegoCosmeticDentist.com

We are dedicated to providing our guests with comprehensive dental excellence in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere so that optimal health, beauty and comfort can be realized for individual needs. The finest quality will always be provided.

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Lance J. Heppler DMD, FAGD 900 SE Chkalov Dr, Vancouver 360-896-1449 DentalDesignsVancouver.com Dr. Lance Heppler’s mission is to put patients at ease. His friendly demeanor is easy to talk to and his attention to detail means you’ll always be getting the very best in dental care. His approach to dentistry is to meet patient needs by blending art, science and intuition. Dr. Heppler follows an amalgam removal protocol to safely remove mercury fillings.

Jay Harris Levy, DDS

Holistic Dental Care 511 SW 10th Ave, Ste 1102, Portland 503-222-2157 JayHarrisLevy@gmail.com JayHarrisLevy.com Holistic dentistry is about promoting oral health by customizing the finest quality dentistry to suit a patient’s needs in a safe, caring environment.

energy healing Hands of Freedom Healing/ Quantum-Touch®

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

Pranic Healing Surgical Support & Recovery

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

eyewear Eyes on Broadway 2300 NE Broadway Portland 503-284-2300 EyesOnBroadway.com

feed supply Concentrates, Inc.

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HEALING WAYS COMMON GROUND WELLNESS CENTER

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

holistic education The Wellspring School for Healing Arts

FELDENKRAIS Feldenkrais® CENTER OF PORTLAND Susan Marshall, GCFP Laurelhurst Healing Arts Building 3059 NE Glisan St, Portland 503-313-9813 FeldenkraisPDX.com

Improve neck, back and hip pain, recover from workplace, auto and bike accidents, sleep better and more. Find out why Norman Doige, MD in his 2015 NY Times Bestseller, The Brain’s Way of Healing, highlights the Feldenkrais Method® as applied neuroplasticity—using your brain and nervous system for effective recovery.

FLOORING MONARREZ FLOORING SERVICES

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

holistic Wellness By Design Bodywork

Ray J. Drlik, CMTA, FDN, LMT 7460 SW Hunziker St, Ste H, Tigard 503-901-6013 Ray@ByDesignBodywork.com ByDesignBodywork.com My goal is to work with YOU to help YOUR body work the way it was designed to work. Together we’ll build on natural solutions to nourish your body. Tap into your “Inner Physician” and regain your zest for life. For more information, check out my website or call for a free consultation.

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LOVING KINDNESS HypnoSIS

Laney Coulter, BCH, NLP 7135 N Vincent Ave, Portland 503-289-3614 Laney@LovingKindnessHypnosis.com LovingKindnessHypnosis.com Laney is a Board Certified Hypnotist who is available to help you with the following and more: Fertility, Business Success, Motivation, General Sadness, Weight Mastery, Smoking Cessation, Relationship Issues, Phobias, Anxiety, Anger Issues and Breaking Habits.

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massage therapy Margo Massoud Marver, LMT #14509 Zen Shiatsu and Reflexology Therapist 503-232-3281 Emargo.com

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Complete naturopathic care, homeopathy, botanical medicine and more. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation to discover how naturopathy adddresses the root cause and promotes sustainable wellness.

Nutrition Nourish Northwest

Nutrition & Fitness Studio 4418 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland 503-234-7280 NourishNorthwest.com

BARBARA LEE

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Plan-It Earth DESIGN

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Quality meditation cushions and supplies to support health, wellness, spiritual growth and stress reduction. Visit us in Portland on Hawthorne or online @ KarunaStore. com.

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ORGANIC SALONs FUSION MODERN

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HAIRAPY PDX

4640 SW Garden Home Rd, Portland 503-360-1324 HairapyPDX.com Hairapy PDX is an organic and ammonia-free salon promoting beauty, wellness and green living by being free of chemicals, damaging toxins, and harmful carcinogens.

reflexology NANCIE HINES

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reiki The Reiki Ranch

Energy Healing Center Chehalis, WA 360-748-4426 ReikiRanch.com All levels of Reiki certification including laser Reiki, advanced Reiki energy training, and cosmic energy healing classes.

RETREAT CENTER ANANDA CENTER AT LAURELWOOD Retreat, Conference and Event Center 38950 SW Laurelwood Rd, Gaston, OR 97119 503-746-6229 AnandaLaurelwood.org

A beautiful place to host your next meeting, event, retreat or conference and only 45 minutes west of Portland. We have bright spaces for groups of all sizes; lovely guest rooms, most with views of the lush valley; delicious vegetarian meals served daily; yoga and meditation.

shamanic healing African Shamanic Healer Diviner Downtown Portland 503-922-4585 MyShamanHealer@gmail.com

We combine Primordial and modern spiritual tools to Heal emotional, physical and spiritual dis-ease. We help you remove or circumvent karmic and other obstacles inhibiting your progress in life, love, relationship, career, spiritual pursuits, and female-centric spiritual solutions regarding childbirth and miscarriage.

TAWNYA LOVE

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therapy/counseling TINA GILBERTSON, LPC

Counseling & Classes for Adults 1235 SE Division St, Portland 503-544-6179 TinaGilbertson.com You seem fine on the outside, but inside you’re unhappy. Tell it to someone who cares: Me! Free consultation with no obligation.

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JULIE GLASER,

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Paul M Rakoczy, lcSW

Humanistic Psychotherapy/ Reiki 3939 NE Hancock, Ste 205 503-997-8611 Pmr1354@hotmail.com PaulRakoczyTherapist.com

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VETERINARIAN ALBERTA VETERINARY CARE Justin M. Cates, DVM 1737 NE Alberta, Ste 102 Portland, OR 97211 503-206-7700 AlbertaVeterinaryCare.com

Exceptional, personalized, comprehensive care for your best friend.

WALDORF SCHOOLS CEDARWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL

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WATER Aqualumine PURE LIVING WATER

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yoga KARMA YOGA & FITNESS 13031 SE 84th Avenue, Clackamas, 97015 503-482-8620 Info@KarmaYogaAndFitness.com KarmaYogaAndFitness.com

THE MOVEMENT CENTER YOGA STUDIO 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland 503-231-0383 MCYoga.com

Hatha yoga for all levels, workshops & specialty classes, private sessions, teacher training & yoga studies program, at a beautiful meditation and retreat center in the heart of the city.

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