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

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Villages Rug Event Helps Support Families

14 Food Revolution Film Stops in Cincinnati

Live Q&A Session Follows with Director/Writer & Medical Expert

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This issue highlights integrative health leaders in our community that are dedicated to helping us achieve our best health and best self. Those able to help boost the quality of daily life include both caring natural health practitioners and professionals and providers of eco-friendly products and services. We even have a healthy living glossary to introduce readers to the wealth of natural healing modalities and treatments available.

In our September feature article, “Ageless Being,” Kathleen Barnes reveals what national experts know about staying ever vibrant in mind, body and spirit. We also learn how to calculate our “real age” with a self-quiz about diet and lifestyle. Many of the physicians and practitioners in this issue believe in the individual’s ability to slow the aging process, having educated themselves on the latest age-defying research and recommendations.

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A new social movement will arrive to serve Cincinnati on September 17 via a special screening of the groundbreaking documentary film PlantPure Nation at UC’s Center for Integrative Health and Wellness. The grassroots organizers are sparking local affiliate groups called PlantPure Pods in which members work together to promote the value of plant-based nutrition. Misguided industry and government entities have contributed to epidemic health care crises and PlantPure Nation’s “we the people” are collectively aiming to correct it one consumer at a time.

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n September, 17th at the University of Cincinnati there will be a film screening and Q&A with Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Co-Author of the groundbreaking book, The China Study which details the connection between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

The documentary film PlantPure Nation tells the story of three people on a quest to spread the message of one of the most important health breakthroughs of all time. After renowned nutritional scientist and bestselling author T. Colin Campbell gives a stirring speech on the floor of the Kentucky House of Representatives, his son, Nelson, and Kentucky State Representative Tom Riner work together to propose a pilot program documenting the health benefits of a plant-based diet. Once the legislation goes into Committee, agribusiness lobbyists attempt to undermine it. Undeterred, Nelson decides to try his own pilot project in his hometown of Mebane, North Carolina.

The effort is wildly successful. The filmmakers expose the powerful forces that stand in the way of a wider recognition of the healings powers of a plant-based diet.

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Connecticut Initiates Mattress Recycling Connecticut has introduced the nation’s firstever mattress recycling program to get old beds off the curb and into the renewable waste stream via Park City Green, a cavernous warehouse in Bridgeport where mattresses go to die and get reborn. One of only two mattress recycling facilities in the state, it employs workers that manually break down bedding parts, separating the materials into giant piles of foam, mounds of cotton and tall stacks of metal springs. All this gets shipped off to junk dealers to be recycled and reclaimed for later use in the metal industry or as backing for carpets.

The city had been paying hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to pick up mattresses on trash day and break them apart for disposal, but that figure is expected to drop to zero and create jobs at the same time. Connecticut’s program is voluntary, so municipalities don’t have to participate. But because it’s already being paid for by consumers and the mattress industry, state officials expect the program to grow. Already, more than 60 Connecticut communities are participating.

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A Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050 According to a new study by the U.S. Energy Department (Tinyurl.com/ EnergyDepartmentWindReport), wind power could provide more than a third of the nation’s electricity in a few decades, while posting a net savings in energy costs. Undersecretary for Technology and Energy Lynn Orr, Ph.D., states, “With continued commitment, wind can be the cheapest, cleanest option in all 50 states by 2050.”

Wind power has tripled since 2000, and now supplies nearly 5 percent of the country’s electric power. The report says that it could dramatically reduce air pollution and go a long way toward meeting the country’s goals of slowing climate change.

Meanwhile, Spanish engineers have invented the Vortex Bladeless wind turbine, a hollow straw that sticks up 40 feet from the ground and vibrates when the wind passes through it. Instead of using a propeller, the Vortex takes advantage of an aerodynamic effect called vorticity. The result is a turbine that’s 50 percent less expensive than a bladed model and is nearly silent. It’s not as efficient as conventional turbines, but more of them can be placed in the same amount of space, for a net gain of 40 percent in efficiency. Plus, with no gears or moving parts, maintenance is much easier and they are safer for bats and birds.

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Aspartame, also known as NutraSweet, increases levels of methanol and formaldehyde in human blood. It has been linked to worsening depression in people with mood disorders, to liver cancer in rats, and to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma in men. It has also been shown to be a carcinogenic agent when consumed in as little as one diet soda per day.

Sucralose, also called Splenda, is produced in a process that chlorinates sugar. When ingested, the residual chlorine can kill important intestinal flora as well as changing the expression of some genes and possibly causing them to process important information improperly.

Saccharin has been shown to alter intestinal bacteria and increase glucose intolerance—a condition that increases risk for developing diabetes and also tends to cause increased weight.

There is much evidence that these chemical food additives are not safe for humans or animals. Many practicing doctors find that some of these ingredients can cause pain, especially headaches and migraines. Such conditions may appear to be chronic, continuing for long periods of time simply from the consumption of one or two diet drinks per week. These substances can also be addictive, and sudden stopping can cause withdrawal symptoms, including headaches.

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Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch followed the study population for seven years.

Among those tested, 14 percent drank chamomile tea regularly. These were primarily women, and those women that drank chamomile tea experienced a 33 percent reduced mortality during the study period. The small group of men that drank the chamomile tea regularly did not register a significant difference in mortality.

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While various species may be used, chamomile tea is traditionally made by infusing the flowers of either German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) or Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) into hot water. In Spanish-speaking regions, chamomile tea is often referred to as manzanilla tea—consumed in Mexico and other Spanish cultures for centuries.

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tributes equally to the family income, since Bunyaad pays all rug knotters a fair and livable wage. More than half of the Bunyaad artisans are women.

Arshad’s life moves seamlessly between working as a rug knotter, caring for her daughters and maintaining the household. The four daughters all attend the village school that was made possible by proceeds from Bunyaad.

The girls now dream about their future with a solid foundation of a good education.

Arshad is also mentoring younger women in the art of rug knotting, passing along her skills. “When artisans get paid for every tied knot, they are empowered to focus on the fine details of creating intricate rugs that will last for generations,” says Bunyaad director Yousaf Chaman.

This is more than a rug event—it is something that empowers families. “Fair trade sets a person’s life on the course for success and stability,” adds Chaman.

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This 95-minute documentary opened in select theaters on July 4 and is now touring the country, with more than 100 cities having showings

by October. Its producer, John Corry, also produced the 2011 best-selling documentary Forks Over Knives which featured Dr. Campbell.

Three of the many action-based components of the movement are the establishment of local chapters, or “pods,” across the country, a jumpstart program and a cookbook.

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Food Revolution Film Stops in Cincinnati Live Q&A Session Follows with Director/Writer and Medical Expert

Jumpstart to Health

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n Thursday, September 17, a food revolution will take place at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine’s Kresge Auditorium. Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., author of the best-seller book The China Study and leading authority on the relationship of diet to disease, will kick off the event with a talk to the college faculty. Following the talk, the documentary film PlantPure Nation will show at 7 p.m. to the general public.

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tion. It also connects to larger issues such as medical practices, farming and food deserts. Through stories, the film communicates a vision of a plant-based world and diet, but it also delivers a powerful, action-oriented charge.

The general public along with students and faculty are encouraged to secure their tickets in advance for this special showing. The film will be followed immediately by a Q&A session with Dr. Campbell and his son, film director and writer Nelson Campbell.

The official companion cookbook for the film will be available for purchase

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Through the creation of a network of local chapters or PlantPure Pods, people in cities across the U.S. can work together to promote and practice plant-based nutrition in their communities. In each city where the film screens, a pod gets created. Each pod comes with a web platform that has functionality Nelson Campbell describes as a “cross between Meetup and Facebook with a videobased content stream.” Each city’s pod is a foundational element of local action for people following a plant-based diet.

Nelson Campbell says, “Pods provide ongoing support to pod members to stick to the wellness program and connect members to each other and countless local and national health and wellness resources.”

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The Jumpstart component of the movement includes pre-and post-biometric cholesterol testing, access to the film, short daily videos from a medical advisor and other informative videos about culinary and wellness issues. It also includes ten days of expertly-prepared plant-based lunches and dinners that participants take with them and eat at home as they begin the wellness program. If participants prefer, they can prepare the meals themselves using the cookbook that is included in the program. Sign up is available through local PlantPure Pods or the website.

When asked how the movement can help people overcome resistance to making dietary changes, Nelson Camp-

bell reflects, “We need to communicate this health message so people can see how this idea aligns with their core values. We have built a supportive community around this to help people stay on track.”

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A key element of the Jumpstart program is a cookbook authored

by Kim Campbell, daughter-in-law of Dr. T. Colin Campbell and wife of Nelson Campbell. She is skilled in creating flavors and textures that appeal to mainstream consumers adopting a plantbased diet for the first time. Kim has followed a plant-based diet for 25 years after earning a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in human service studies with a minor in nutrition. Her PlantPure Nation Cookbook features more than 150 extensively tested, 100-percent plant-based recipes from appetizers to entrees to desserts. “I’ve included lots of personal tips, cooking tricks and sample grocery lists to help users transition to a healthier way of cooking and eating,” says Kim Campbell.

Solving a Crisis

Nelson Campbell says PlantPure Nation’s primary message is meant to awaken people to health issues. “We need to save ourselves, our country and our planet. It’s up to us, and change is imperative now.” He believes we urgently need a new paradigm to solve social problems. Through the PlantPure Nation movement, they are creating a grassroots solution and not relying on corporations or the government for change. “We are engaging millions of people in solving the U.S. health crisis,” Nelson Campbell says. He believes this is a unique way to create positive, healthy change, saying, “People are desperate for a new approach to solving problems in this country; This connects us to who we truly are and then to others, and enables us to take control of our future.”

Dr. Campbell adds, “We are launching this movement by raising awareness and offering options for individuals to

take control of their health. Our goal is a world of healthy people, strong economies, sustainable food systems and an environment that’s healing instead of degrading.”

Dr. Campbell’s son Nelson smiles and shares, “Change is coming, and we are creating a new opportunity around it. All of us together are the change.”

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“We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.”

One of Northrup’s primary admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

Maintain a Sound Mind

Our Western society fosters a belief system that we will become decrepit,

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frail and mentally feeble at a certain age. “When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and long-term care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend.

We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives.

Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase of 40

percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050.

What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill.

Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.”

“Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds. “Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

Take Control of the Body

“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress.

“Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden.

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these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stressreduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement.

“All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

Oxidative Damage

Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within. “Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden.

His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antioxidants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grass-fed meats and organic dairy products. Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poisonous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock.

Inflammation

Long-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflam-

mation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden.

His suggestion: First, get a C-reactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body. A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack. Anti-inflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and seeds have all been widely scientifically proven to reduce chronic inflammation.

Glycation

This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates advanced glycation end (AGE) products that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging.

Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.

Stress

The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human physiology.

Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain,

damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to well-established science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms, including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi.

Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as anti-aging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.”

Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death, “I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep dropoff at the end.”

Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that are within your control. Dietary choices alone can make you 13 years younger or

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Roizen adds uncontrolled portion sizes, tobacco use and physical inactivity to the list of life-shortening lifestyle options.

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“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue.

Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.”

Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature.

You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.”

Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking its water, breathing its air and basking in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for antiaging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy and youthfulness.”

We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happy-healthy, happyhealthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?”

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Compute Your Real Age Lifestyle choices can make our bodies older, or younger, than our number of orbits around the sun, according to Michael Roizen, a doctor of internal medicine and author of This is Your Do-Over: The 7 Secrets of Losing Weight, Living Longer, and Getting a Second Chance at the Life You Want. “Seventy percent of aging is in the simple things you do or don’t do,” he maintains.

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It seems that many young kids playing on teams today are over-coached by controlling, command-oriented adults. As Jenny Levy, head coach of the University of North Carolina’s 2013 NCAA champion women’s lacrosse team at Chapel Hill puts it, “Kids are kind of like overbred dogs, mimicking the drills we run in practice. They aren’t wired to think creatively. They do what they know. What’s safe.”

This kind of behavior can start at an early age, when kids should be engaging in free play with minimal adult supervision in unstructured settings. Parenting expert Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting and The Soul of Discipline, says, “Parents are giving in to enormous societal pressure to push kids into high-performance sports settings several times a week. It’s an ‘arms race’ of sorts, with the NaturalCinci.com

clear victims being the kids themselves that are robbed of their childhoods.”

There’s a much more holistic way kids can experience play, including sports. An American Academy of Pediatrics study attests that free and unstructured play is healthy and essential for helping children reach important social, emotional and cognitive developmental milestones, plus managing stress and becoming resilient.

Payne observes, “In free play, children have to actively problem solve and take one another’s feelings into account if the play is to be successful.

In sports, the social problem solving is largely extrinsic, facilitated by coaches, referees or parents. During a child’s formative stages, between the ages of 5 and 12, having the freedom to develop, create and innovate is critical.”

Creativity isn’t limited to only younger children. How sports are taught in this country at all levels, right up through college, often inhibits athletic creativity and problem solving— as Levy has noticed year after year in the freshmen players she trains—rather than fostering these attributes.

Why are most American kids getting turned off by sports by the time they should be really leaping into it? ~Steve Biddulph, author, Raising Boys and Raising Girls

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It’s crucial to consider the whole child, not just the budding athlete. To revive a child’s imagination and create better conditions for developing creativity, resiliency and flexibility, contemplate the option of taking a child out of organized youth sports for a while to provide the time, space and opportunity to rediscover childhood play and games.

Then support them in re-entering organized athletics when they’re a bit older and more physically and emotionally ready.

Also, some kids that get heavily involved in highly structured youth sports too early may be prone to behavioral problems and serious physical injuries.

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in sports is roll up their sleeves and join in unscripted backyard or playground family play. Kids thrive in the attention offered from mom or dad, regardless of parental athletic skill levels. Also, organize play dates with other neighborhood kids of varying ages, because they love to learn from each other, including how to work out disagreements.

Once kids are socially, emotionally and physically ready, organized sports can be an amazing platform for funfilled learning. Having already experienced healthy free play, a child will be ready for and thrive in a more focused, competitive, organized and structured play environment. Fortified by a creative foundation in earlier years, a youngster is better able to identify and express their own mind, body and spirit.

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Veggie burgers, vegan cheesesteaks and sushi have also found their way onto game-day menus to add a change of pace for fans, says Julianne Soviero, author of Unleash Your True Athletic Potential.

The growing interest shown by the sports industry in composting offers enormous potential benefits, and not a moment too soon, says Allen Hershkowitz, Ph.D., co-founder of the Green Sports Alliance and director of the NRDC Sports Project. Using recyclable containers counts—New York City’s venerable Yankee Stadium reduced its trash load by 40 percent by switching to biodegradable cups and service ware. PepsiCo supported the upgrade by exchanging its conventional plastic bottle for a bio-based version made from agricultural waste.

Lights

At New York’s Oncenter War Memorial Arena, the American Hockey League’s Syracuse Crunch pro team skates under LED lights. “They make the arena brighter. It’s easier to see the puck,” says defenseman Joey Mormina. “The fun light show that follows goals adds energy for the crowd and players.”

LED lighting provides improved clarity in TV transmissions and sports action photos and doesn’t create

soft spots on the ice, like traditional lights. “Utica and Binghamton teams switched to LED after playing in our arena,” comments Jim Sarosy, chief operating officer for the Crunch.

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“The Crunch is the first pro hockey team to skate on recycled rainwater,” Sarosy adds. “It’s collected from the roof, stored in three central reservoirs in the basement and pumped into the Zamboni machine for resurfacing the ice.” The practice also diverts rainwater from overworked sewer systems.

The first pro football stadium to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification, the San Francisco 49ers Levi’s Stadium features a 27,000-square-foot rooftop garden to help control water runoff.

Home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and Kings, the Staples Center has swapped out 178 flush urinals for waterless models, reducing annual water usage by 7 million gallons.

Like the Eagles, the Florida Marlins pro baseball team, in Miami, now uses 50 percent less water via low-flow plumbing fixtures. Also, the stadium’s upgraded landscape design lessens outdoor irrigation needs by 60 percent.

The University of Georgia likes keeping its grass green, but hates wasteful water dispensers. Its football field is now watered via an underground irrigation system that saves a million gallons a year. Soil moisture sensors indicate when watering is needed.

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Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Philadelphia Eagles, now boasts more than 11,000 solar panels and 14 wind turbines that combined, generate more than four times the energy used for all home games in a season. The staff uses green cleaning products and has increased recycling more than 200 percent since 2010. Most creatively, the carbon costs of team travel are offset via mitigation by financing tree plantings in their home state and purchasing seedlings for a wildlife refuge in Louisiana.

The Seattle Mariners Safeco Field’s new scoreboard uses 90 percent less power than its predecessor and the Arizona Cardinals pro football team

provides bags for tailgating fans to use for recycling.

Five NBA arenas have achieved LEED certification—Phillips Arena (Atlanta Hawks), Toyota Center (Houston Rockets), American Airlines Arena (Miami Heat), Amway Center (Orlando Magic) and Rose Garden (Portland

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The goal of a cleaner, healthier planet is achievable with systemic shifts like these as more pro and collegiate sports teams score green points.

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If we want to eat safer, sustainable, farmed seafood, there are two solutions. One is to purchase farmed fish raised in the U.S., says Sullivan. The agency’s FishWatch consumer information service assures: “If it’s harvested in the United States, it’s inherently sustainable as a result of the rigorous U.S. management process that ensures fisheries are continuously monitored, improved and sustainable.”

Whole Foods Markets have found that farming seafood (aquaculture) can provide a consistent, high-quality, yearround supply of healthy and delicious protein. Accordingly, “When it’s done right, aquaculture can be environmentally friendly and offer a crucial way to supplement wild-caught fish supplies. On the other hand, poor farming practices such as the overuse of chemicals and antibiotics and those that cause water pollution and other negative impacts on the environment are bad news.”

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Chefs like Rick Moonen, who owns RM Seafood, in Las Vegas, are getting behind U.S. aquaculture farms that do it right, raising healthy, sustainable and delicious fish. Moonen recently became a brand ambassador for True North Salmon, a farm system that integrates the way nature keeps fish healthy and fresh. “They have a salmon farm near a mussel farm near a kelp farm, mimicking the way these three species interact in the wild,” says Moonen.

The best seafood farms take what geography and climate offer—ocean inlets, a natural spring and a natural depression in the land or indoor controlled freshwater tanks—and use clean feed.

With no antibiotics, non-GMO food (free of genetic modification) in the right ratio, good water quality and creative ways to use the effluent, they employ green farming practices to raise fish and shellfish that, in turn, are healthy to eat.

The Atlantic coasts of Maine and Canada are where families have been making their living from the sea for centuries, says Alan Craig, of Canada’s True North Salmon Company. “The fish are fed pellets made from all-natural, nonGMO sources with no dyes, chemicals or growth hormones added. Underwater cameras monitor the health of the fish to prevent overfeeding.”

True North Salmon follows a threebay system, similar to crop rotation on land. Each bay is designated for a particular age of fish: young salmon, market-ready fish and a fallow, or empty, bay, breaking the cycle of any naturally occurring diseases and parasites.

Robin Hills Farm, near Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers vegetable, meat, egg and fruit community supported agriculture, U-pick fruit and a pair of stocked farm ponds. Farm Manager Mitzi Koors explains that the ponds are a way to leverage natural resources, add another income stream and attract visitors.

“We first discovered a low-lying area that would become a beautiful pond with a little work,” Koors relates.

“We then expanded to two close ponds that don’t connect, to keep the older fish

raised on at least six months of nonGMO organic feed separate from the newer fish. The ponds are spring fed, providing a great environment for trout.”

In northeastern Nebraska, five generations of the Garwood family have traditionally raised cattle and produced corn and tomatoes. To keep the farm thriving and sustainable, they have had to think outside the row crop. Today, they’re growing something new—barramundi, or Australian yellow perch. They built a warehouse that now holds 18, 10,000-gallon fish tanks full of growing fish. A Maryland company provides old-fashioned cow manure and leftover grain sorghum from area ethanol plants to create algae, naturally non-GMO, to use as biofuel and fish food. “People prefer to eat locally raised food, even if it’s fish in Nebraska,” says Scott Garwood.

The sophistication of closed containment systems like the Garwoods use

means that chefs, too, can raise their own fish, besides growing their own herbs and vegetables. California Chef Adam Navidi, owner of the Oceans & Earth restaurant, in Yorba Linda, also runs nearby Future Foods Farms, encompassing 25 acres of herbs, lettuces, assorted vegetables and tank-raised tilapia. Baby greens, not GMO products, help feed the fish, while nitrates from the ammonia-rich fish waste fertilize the crops. The fish wastewater filters through the crops and returns to the fish tanks in an efficient, conservation-driven system that produces healthy, organic food.

“Someday, chefs will be known both by their recipes and the methods used to produce their food,” Navidi predicts.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Stacy customizes each client program to specifically meet their needs with holistic meal planning, fitness, stress management, and self-care. She specializes in weight loss, inflammation, digestion challenges, and hormone and nervous system imbalance. Call for your complementary consultation. See ad, page 27.

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HOLISTIC WELL CARE

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Dr. Nine-Keng Monica Hsu 747 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, KY 41017 859-586-0111

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r. Nine-Keng Monica Hsu is a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, a naturopathic doctor and a nutritionist. She is also a diplomat of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. She graduated from Bastyr University with a master degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. She completed her bachelor degree at the University of British Columbia with a double major in Nutrition and Food Sciences. In addition, she received advanced clinical training at Taipei Medical University Hospital and two more years at the Teaching Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Hsu practices mainly traditional style of Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, acupressure, Chinese herbs, moxibustion, TDP heat therapy, cupping, guasha, tuina, auricular therapy and electro-stimulation with needles. She also practices clinical nutrition based on the integration of Eastern and Western nutritional principles, detoxification and other lifestyle modifications. She has special interests in cardiovascular conditions, gastroenterology, dermatology, gynecology, fertility support and geriatric health. She also treats musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, addictions, insomnia, allergies and weight management. In addition, she provides support to cancer patients such as improving immunity and general health and minimizing chemotherapy and radiation side effects. She is passionate about holistic health care and emphasizes patient education and disease prevention. Her healing philosophy is to restore dynamic balance at physical, mental and emotional levels within a person, as well as between the person and the environment.

EMOTIONAL HEALING PROGRAMS: FOCUSING ON SCIENCE Gay Purpura 513-259-7284 Gaypurpura1@gmail.com EmotionalHealingPrograms.com

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here has been much research published on the benefits of meditation, forgiveness, breath work and the effects of stress on health. It is our passion to make this knowledge available to our clients so they can evaluate the best program or practice for them. All of our programs can be measured in terms of client results by using the HeartMath® emWave2® which measures heart rate variability, which reflects the “feeling” state of the client.

As clients see the result of their work in real time, they are guided to make changes in breath or activate heart feelings to improve the results. The goal is to obtain a more resilient response, including love, peace, more creativity and the ability to stop the damaging effects of stress before it causes physical or mental damage.

Email gaypurpura1@gmail.com for a free e copy of Science of the Heart by the Institute of HeartMath®. See ad, page 25.

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157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY 41042 859-282-0022 Victoria@SignificantHealing.com SignificantHealing.com Victoria Smith, certified holistic practitioner, iridologist. Individualized well care plan.

Emphasis on natural supplements and remedies. Nutrition and supplement education.

Fitness and personal training.

Therapuetic and relaxation massage. See ad, page 5.

HORMONE THERAPY HUBER PERSONALIZED MEDICINE

Gary Huber, D.O. AOBEM 8170 Corporate Park Dr, Ste 150 513-924-5300 Abrock@HuberPM.com HuberPM.com Integrative medicine blends traditional medical approaches with strong restorative natural therapies to yield the best path for finding your “ideal health.” Bio-identical hormones, thyroid, weight loss and more. See ad, page 17.

HYPNOSIS ANGEL LIGHT ENERGY LLC

Karen Sullivan 513-227-6231 karensullivan037@gmail.com AngelLightEnergy.com Past Life Regression Therapy uses Hypnosis to experience a past life and connect with the higher self or subconscious. This helps the mind pinpoint the root of the reoccurring patterns or blocks and release it. Sessions are 2 hours long and recorded.

INFRARED SAUNA DETOX THERAPY MARY RASMUSSEN

6400 E Galbraith Rd Cincinnati, OH 513-791-5521 Relax while getting pampered with essential oils and a botanical facial while you release toxins to augment health, skin radiance and weight loss. Diet detox programs also available.

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ALLIANCE INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Mary Rasmussen, Integrative Health Coach 6400 E. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 513-791-5521 MyHealingPartner.com

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ary Rasmussen trained as an Integrative Health Coach at Duke University. She provides support, guidance and motivation to empower patients to achieve their optimal health and wellness goals. Her expertise is to help patients create a personalized health plan that is tailored to meet the their needs. This approach can vastly improve the outcomes for those wanting to make dietary and lifestyle changes by creating new and sustainable habits. Mary works in collaboration with medical doctors and a variety of health care providers to help create these goals for patients.

Wellness Services Offered: One to one coaching regarding the use of diet, exercise, mind/body techniques, reducing exposure to environmental toxins, diet detoxification programs and infrared saunas.

Areas of Specialty: Detoxification and Infrared Saunas-Infrared Saunas are a relaxing, rejuvenating and pleasurable way to enhance the body’s natural ability to safely eliminate chemicals and environmental toxins. During a spa-like sauna treatment, essential oils and water with minerals are used to enhance hydration and circulation. A mini-steam facial with organic anti-aging plant peptides can be added while cooling down after a sauna session. Diet detoxification programs, along with educational support are also available while using a sauna. Come in with a friend for additional savings (2 saunas are available simultaneously).

Philosophy of Healing: All of the medical doctors and healthcare practitioners at Alliance Integrative Medicine view wellness as much more than just a state of physical health. Our individualized treatment plans combine the best use of conventional and alternative therapies thus providing pre-emptive, preventative and personalized care.

JULIE CHAFIN HEALTH INSURANCE Julie Chafin, Licensed Agent, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin Individual, Family, Small Group, Medicare, Short Term, Dental and Vision 513-315-0380 JulieChafinHealthInsurance.com

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ealthcare reform has significantly changed the rules for obtaining health care coverage. If you need help with health insurance options, it is a smart decision to contact an expert to guide you. You can’t change your coverage at anytime now. It is better to choose a plan that will work best for your personal situation and budget.

Open Enrollment for 2016: November1, 2015-January 31, 2016. You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if you are: Losing group coverage, COBRA ending, Marriage, Divorce or Adopting a Child.

There is no charge to get help determining what option or plan is best for you and your family. If you want to review options, please visit my website at JulieChafinHealthInsurance.com. Enter your information and then call Julie at 513-315-0380 to determine the best plan for your needs. Call me before visiting the Health Insurance Exchange.

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INSOMNIA TREATMENT SLEEPWORKS

Dr. Stephen Billmann Cincinnati’s Preferred Expert for Insomnia Offices in Mason and Montgomery 513-297-3455 or 513-530-5888 CincySleeps.com Dr. Billmann is Cincinnati’s preferred expert in the treatment of insomnia. He has helped hundreds of people resolve their sleep problems. “I am finally sleeping and feel like a different person, like my “old self”. I wish I had met Dr. Billmann five years ago.” –Dianne, Cincinnati. See ad, page 23.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE BLATMAN HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

Hal S. Blatman, MD 10653 Techwoods Circle, Ste 101, Cincinnati, OH, 45242 513-956-3200 The Center offers a comprehensive individual program to help you and your body heal from injuries and aging in today’s environment-from hormones to tendons, from sexual to mental function, from migraines to foot pain. Visit us at Blatman HealthAndWellness.com. See ad, page 19.

CRAIG P. CLEVELAND, MD PAM CORDES, MS, RN, HTCP, AHN/BC ENHANCEMENTS MEDISPA, LTD

7060 Ridgetop Drive, Suite C, West Chester, OH 45069 513-755-0123 WholePictureHealthCare.Com Optimizing your healthcare by integrating the best of traditional medicine with a natural approach to hormonal imbalance, thyroid disease, diabetes, heart disease and more. We treat all of you by looking at the whole picture to restore your energy and excitement about life. See ad, page 18.

HUBER PERSONALIZED MEDICINE

Gary Huber, D.O. AOBEM 8170 Corporate Park Dr, Ste 150 513-924-5300 Abrock@HuberPM.com HuberPM.com Integrative medicine blends traditional medical approaches with strong restorative natural therapies to yield the best path for finding your “ideal health.” Bio-identical hormones, thyroid, weight loss and more. See ad, page 17.

Interpersonal Communication Karl W. Jackson, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist

2 locations: 311 Nilles Rd. Suite A, Fairfield, OH 45014 E. Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH 45206 513-318-7120 drkarljackson@cinci.rr.com Tired of conflict, not being heard, and unsatisfying relationships? Improve communication with skills for deeper connections, better conflict resolution, greater mutual understanding and meeting everyone’s needs for a more joyful life. Apply in Significant-Other, Friendship, Parenting, Teaching, and Business Relationships. See ad, page 23.

LANDSCAPING TAMARAC LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING

Liz Garrison, owner and operator 513-410-4254 Tamarac.Contracting@gmail.com Facebook.com/TamaracContracting Liz Garrison, owner and operator of Tamarac, provides residential and commercial properties with quality service for all Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Snow Removal needs. Insured and recommended, Tamarac is creating “The Look That Lasts”. Call today for an estimate. See ad, page 22.

NUTRITION SIGNIFICANT HEALING WELL CARE PRACTICE

157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY 41042 859-282-0022 Victoria@SignificantHealing.com SignificantHealing.com Nutrition and supplement education. Emphasis on natural supplements and remedies. Learn to read food labels, limit chemical additives, balance intake of nutrients, manage weight. See ad, page 5.

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SLEEPWORKS Dr. Stephen Billmann, Cincinnati’s Preferred Expert for Insomnia Offices in Mason and Montgomery 513-297-3455 or 513-530-5888 CincySleeps.com

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r. Billmann treats people with long-term insomnia with a proven medication-free approach. Insomnia can last months or more than 20 years. He has extensive experience in sleep disorders and is Board Certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine. With cognitive behavioral therapy he has helped hundreds resolve their insomnia in a few weeks. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports cognitive behavioral therapy for resolving insomnia is superior to medications.

Wellness Services Offered: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, other sleep disorders. Relaxation techniques, hypnosis, bright light therapy and electronic sleep monitoring.

Areas of Specialty: Insomnia, sleep disorders, psychology, behavioral medicine.

Philosophy of Healing: Focus on the individual is important to tailoring the treatment for success.

Treatment is based on the most efficient and cost-effective method of providing a life-long solution to sleep problems.

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YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI 644 Linn Street, Ste. 802, Cincinnati, OH, 45203 513-363-9622 MyY.org

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here can you enjoy 3,000 free fitness classes every month, from barre to Zumba to yoga? The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, of course. With 14 convenient branch locations across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, we offer free group fitness classes and child watch with your membership. Also enjoy our sparkling pools, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, gyms, racquetball and handball courts, youth and adult sports, and numerous programs designed to challenge and inspire you. The Y also offers an amazing diabetes prevention program.

Your Y membership also lets you enjoy free visits to any YMCA across Ohio and Kentucky, and provides access to the AWAY program, to workout at over 2,400 YMCA locations when you travel.

Strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. People come to the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati because they know we are here for them, as we have been for over 163 years.

Call today for more information about the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati at 513362-YMCA or visit our website at MyY.org. See ad, page 52.

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SIGNIFICANT HEALING WELL CARE CENTER Victoria Smith, Practitioner 157 Lloyd Ave., Florence, KY 41042 859-282-0022 SignificantHealing.com

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ore people are looking for alternatives to sickness care than ever before. The “go-to” place in Northern Kentucky that provides well care with an educational twist is Practitioner Victoria Smith at her office Significant Healing Well Care Practice. The practice offers education and suggestions that support the cornerstone of health, fitness, digestion and wellness, with easy to understand and easy to implement systems.

Many people are affected with varying degrees of ‘unwellness’: sluggishness, digestive dysfunction, joint and muscle pain, weight gain, headaches, hormonal changes and fatigue along with other conditions that stand in the way of living life to the fullest. This is exactly why, after suffering some of these symptoms herself in the 90’s, Victoria Smith set out on her journey to not only educate herself about the body and how it works, but remarkably was able to restore herself and reclaim her vibrant life! Today she shares this education and experience, having helped thousands over the years.

As a Board Certified Holistic Practitioner, she helps others discover the causes behind symptoms using holistic technology such as iridology, kinesiology, herbology, glycobiology, lymphology, reflexology, protomorphology, nutrition, sclerology and more. By reviewing health history, using technology and listening to client’s concerns, she works collaboratively to develop individualized, easy to understand well care plans. Well Care Plans may include nutritional supplements, exercise, rest, dietary enhancements, healing baths and more. Victoria has a remarkable ability to take a complex situation and break it down in easy to understand language.

A whole body, whole lifestyle approach is offered. How to understand food ingredients and labels, balancing micro and macro nutrients, preparing grocery lists, menus and eating smart in restaurants are all valuable education offered that may help in balancing weight, improving energy and overall health. Learning to avoid environmental exposures while purchasing food, cleaning supplies and personal care products can have a long term impact. This gives her clients the ability to make good choices for a lifetime.

Support staff includes Personal Trainers, Licensed Massage Therapist, Nutritional Consultants and a Reflexologist. Fitness focuses on strengthening the body, improving balance and flexibility and increasing endurance and vitality; which may provide the gift of continued flexibility and energy. Massage and Reflexology offer therapeutic touch to release stiff, sore muscles, stimulate the immune system and move the lymphatic system, which enables the release of toxins and relieves stress and pain.

Significant Healing also features a successful health store onsite which includes fresh, non-GMO, low carb options as well as nutritional supplement that can help detoxify the body, meet the body’s requirements for vitamins and minerals, strengthen the body’s ability to heal and ward off illness and disease.

Holistic Health Well Care emphasizes natural means of keeping the body in balance and functioning properly, leaving one feeling vibrant, active and fully engaged in the life we are all meant to live!

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ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTS MORNING SUN FARM

Dale Filbrun & Family 3993 St. Rt. 503 S., West Alexandria, OH 45381 937-787-4885 Certified Organic Eggs, Pastured Chicken, Fresh Turkeys and Heritage Pork. Ancient Grains, flour and cereal. All raised on our farm. Our goal: Clean, nutrient dense, humanely raised, food. Sold on farm, farmers market: West Chester, Oxford, Yellow Springs and Centerville.

ORGANIC HAIR SALON ALBA ORGANIC BEAUTY STUDIO 2882 Wasson Rd Cincinnati, OH 513-631-2522 AlbaBeautyStudio.com

Alba Organic Beauty Studio is your go to destination for safe, non-toxic beauty. Home of Stork Beauty Pregnancy Safe, Non-GMO Makeup. Try their organic ammonia free hair color. 20% off for first time guests. See ad, page 17.

ORGANIC MATTRESSES DESIGN SPEEP

108 Dayton St., Yellow Springs, OH 937-767-7567 info@DesignSleep.com Natural Mattresses/Furniture-Wellness through better sleep is the WHY of what we do. If you enjoy learning, healthy living and believe in honesty, quality and value, then you will love Design Sleep. Organic, European-style, Personal Sleep Solutions/ Ergonomic Seating/Custom Bedroom Furniture. See ad, page 51.

PAIN RELIEF UNKER’S THERAPEUTIC PAIN RELIEF PRODUCTS

513-899-3651 Annie@LittleBitsByAnnie.com LittleBitsByAnnie.com Unker’s Therapeutic Products provide warm, soothing, temporary pain relief from minor aches and pains, muscle sprains, back ache, joint and muscle soreness, cracked skin, burns, bites and more. All-natural pure botanical oils. Made in the U.S.A. To God Be The Glory.

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THERAPILATES FITNESS Sheri Keller Burdick, P.T., owner 7719 Five Mile Center, Five Mile Rd., Anderson Township 513-604-6508

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heraPilates Fitness offers specialized one on one Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments. Treating neck and back disorders, orthopedic and sports related injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements and injury prevention. We also offer Pilates Reformer group and private classes.

Wellness Services Offered: TheraPilates Fitness strives to provide the best pilates reformer instruction and training.

We access each new client and determine what customized Pilates reformer techniques and exercises are indicated to help them achieve their optimal goals. We help clients reach their sports specific goals or a person’s goal to improve their everyday activities of improved strength and balance. No two people are the same, therefore we are able to modify each exercise session to meet individual client’s specific needs. Pilates is a unique strength training exercise program that focuses on core strength and joint stability, flexibility, balance, coordination and posture. We merge the science of Pilates with the science of Physical Therapy to optimize your workout!

Areas of Specialty: We ask you to expect more from our Physical Therapy. We specialize in detecting the mechanical cause of your symptoms. We evaluate human movement and body mechanics. We identify postural imbalances, muscle weakness, decreased flexibility, improper body alignment, and poor movement patterns. By diagnosing these factors, we effectively treat neck and back pain, SIJ dysfunction, shoulder pain, recurring tendinitis and plantar fasciitis. We teach you to restore function and regain your quality of life.

Philosophy of Healing: Our one on one manual physical therapy sessions are 55-minutes of hands on treatment.

They are customized to meet your body’s individual needs.

We look at the entire body, treating it as a whole, not just putting a band-aid on the symptoms. We use myofacial release, strain counter strain, muscle energy techniques, joint mobilization, trigger point release and stabilization and corrective exercise techniques to restore your body to its optimal health and well being. Our treatments are designed to retrain your body to work correctly for everyday life and for sports specific demands. So you can STAY IN THE GAME…OF LIFE!

AILIE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER AILIE SKINCARE/BIODERMA Gary Pekoe, Owner: gary@ailiewellness.com Jazmyne Mink, Director: jazmyne@ailiewellness.com Terrah Stuckey, Fitness Consultant: terrah@ailiewellness.com Melissa Jones, Administrative Assistant: melissa@ailiewellness.com 3651 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211 757-618-2300 • 513-806-0390

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r. Pekoe has over 30 years’ experience as a consultant in pharmaceutical and natural product development for dermatologic and infectious diseases. He is a trained psycopharmacologist and leads our Family Addiction and Rediscovery Support Group. Dr. Pekoe is also actively involved in coaching a women’s fighting group.

Through coaching female fighters he met three women driven to change the world! They first focused on natural therapeutic skin care products within Ailie Skincare/ BioDerma, products that contain a very active rainforest botanical for common skin conditions such as Psoriasis, Eczema, Molluscum contagiosum, bacterial skin problems, Poison Ivy, Herpes and common cuts and scrapes.

After Ailie Skincare/BioDerma outgrew its space, the Ailie Health and Wellness Center was born.

Ailie Health and Wellness is a center uniquely committed to providing our clients with the tools for regeneration of the mind, body and spirit. AHW offers a variety of affordable classes such as Yoga, Meditation, Zumba, Free Women’s Fighting Training, Diet and Nutrition, Personal Training/Fitness and more. If you are an instructor/practitioner wanting to offer services, or a student/seeker looking for a spiritual, holistic approach to your life’s journey, Ailie is the place for you!

Ailie is a French and Gaelic name from the 13th century meaning nobility. Our goal is to help you along your noble quest for fulfillment and self-actualization.

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LIVING PROOF INSTITUTE Dr. Seigler and Dr. Dyer, Certified Functional Medicine Providers 9078 Union Centre Blvd., Ste. 350 West Chester, OH 45069 513-785-0686

THE HEALING SPACE OF CINCINNATI 217 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215 TheHealingSpaceCincinnati@gmail.com TheHealingSpaceCincinnati.org

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his approach is designed to get to the root cause of disease, instead of just masking the symptoms with a drug or herb. Each patient is given a custom mixed care plan that Dr. Seigler Dr. Dyer carefully addresses the ROOT CAUSE of their clinical presentation. This allows patients to heal at a much deeper level and address dormant issues that the patient may not be aware of.

he Healing Space of Cincinnati is a Non-Profit Corporation founded on the belief that health is a lifelong journey for all people. The Healing Space offers a welcoming environment that promotes integration of health at the body, mind and spirit levels. Our mission incorporates affordable group activities, including a monthly newsletter of upcoming events.

Wellness Services Offered: Functional diagnostic testing, lifestyle interventions, environmental interventions, nutritional consulting, medical foods, and nutritional supplements, wellness workshops and ongoing patient education.

Each day is a new opportunity to expand your potential for embracing all that life offers. We invite you to explore the possibilities.

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Wellness Services Offered: An interdisciplinary team of Holistic Health Practitioners offer a wide variety of services, including both group activities and individualized sessions. All of our practitioners are licensed or certified in TNtheir ACImodalities FINGIofS practice.

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PILATES THERAPILATES FITNESS

Sheri Keller Burdick, P.T., owner 7719 Five Mile Center, Five Mile Road, Anderson Township 513-604-6508 TheraPilates Fitness offers specialized one on one Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments. Treating neck and back disorders, orthopedic and sports related injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements and injury prevention. We also offer Pilates Reformer group and private classes.

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SHAMANISM GARY MATTHEWS

Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash, OH 45242 513-772-1917 ShamanicCounselor.com StillpointTherapy.com Reflexology is used primarily Counseling, shamanic journey, for relaxing tension.

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Stimulating these reflexes properly can help many health problems in a natural way. Reflexology improves nerve and blood supply, and helps nature to normalize. See ad, page 5.

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SLEEP MEDICINE MONTGOMERY DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE Dr. Thomas S. Bosma, DDS, OSB, FAGD, FAAPM 9200 Montgomery Rd., Ste. A Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-8282 MontgomeryDentalSleepMedicine.com

Dr. Bosma has been in private practice for the last 38 years.

During this time, the referral aspect of Dr. Bosma’s practice has grown to include dentists, physicians, physical therapists and oral surgeons. He believes that dental health and medical health are intricately connected. Specializing in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders, headache, migraine symptoms and sleep disordered breathing, which includes Obstructive Sleep Apnea, fatigue, insomnia and snoring. See ad, page 2.

SPECIALTY FOODS THE SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE

2637 Edmonson Rd, Rookwood Commons 513-531-7000 Facebook: TSTECincinnati Come In and Smell the Spices and begin your culinary adventure! We offer a wide selection for any food lover or tea enthusiast. Indulge your senses in more than 140 spices and 75 exclusive hand-crafted blends, naturally-flavored sugars and salts from around the world, more than 30 exotic teas and accessories galore! See ad, page 27.

THERMOGRAPHY MINDFUL WELLNESS MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

Jacky Groenwegen, LMT, CTT 8859 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, Ste 007 West Chester, OH 45069 513-382-3132 MindfulWellnessMedicalThermography.com Thermography is a radiationfree, state-of-the art screening procedure that uses heat detection to locate areas of temperature differences in the body. This pain-free, no touch, no radiation screening procedure locates and monitors breast abnormalities and changes in overall body conditions earlier. See ad, page 33.

STILLPOINT CENTER FOR HEALING ARTS

weight loss Huber Personalized Medicine Dr. Gary Huber 8170 Corporate Park Dr, Suite 150 Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-924-5300 HuberPM.com

Wanting to shed a few pounds or looking to make a drastic change? We have packages that meet and support you in any stage. This package includes nutrition consultations, a sugar cleanse, weight loss supporting supplements and more! See ad, page 17.

WELLNESS CENTER Ailie BioDerma

Gary Pekoe, PhD, President & CEO 3651 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211 757-631-2114 • 855-GO-AILIE 859-317-5990 (fax) gpekoe@ailiebio.com AilieBio.com

Ailie provides clients with tools for regeneration of mind, body, and spirit. AHW offers classes in Yoga, Meditation, Zumba, Women’s Fighting(Free), Diet/ Nutrition, Personal Training/Fitness as well as natural products for dry skin, psoriasis, eczema, molluscum and skin infections. See ad, page 15.

HEALING INSPIRATIONS CENTER

9452 Town Square Ave, Blue Ash 45242 513-793-9300 Healing Inspirations Center features an atmosphere of healing transformation through modalities such as Medical Massage, Thai Yoga, Reiki, Kangen Water and a Medical Healing Inspira tions Weight Loss Program. Our Center practitioners are dedicated to helping you reach your health and fitness goals.

11223 Cornell Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 513-489-5302 Facebook: Stillpoint Center For Healing Arts StillpointTherapy.com Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, “Bodywork for the Soul” featuring massage therapy, acupuncture, structural integration, family constellation, shamanism, Reiki, cranio-sacral therapy, special events and more. Sign up for our newsletter on our website.

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WELLNESS DISCOUNT PLAN WELLNESS PLUS

877-915-9228 WellnessPlusPlan.com Code: OH200 Wellness Plus is a family health and wellness discount card designed to help individuals and families navigate their way to optimal health. Providing various resources and benefits including discounted dental, vision and hearing plans; all members of the family can now afford these important preventative services. Preventative means “to stop something bad from happening.” $14.99/Month for entire family.

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WRITING CLASSES WOMEN WRITING FOR (A) CHANGE

6906 Plainfield Rd. 513-272-1171 WomenWriting.org We offer classes for women, teens and girls, encouraging them to use writing as a process of self-discovery and self-expression in a safe, non-competitive environment. Our writing circles nurture and celebrate the individual voice.

KARMA WELLNESS STUDIOS

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Natural Living Glossary Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of meridians. Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system.

Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of lifeforce. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs.

Alexander Technique: A system of re-educating the body and mind to support and facilitate proper posture and ease of movement. Through gentle manual guidance, accompanied by verbal directions, the Alexander teacher coaches the student to become aware of unnecessary tension and to unlearn longstanding patterns of movement. The Alexander Technique is used to help improve chronic conditions such as back, shoulder or neck pain, nervous tension, poor coordination, breathing problems and vocal strain. It is frequently used by athletes and performing artists to improve performance level.

Alkaline Water: Drinking water that has been treated through the use of a water ionizer. Proponents of alkaline water believe that high acidity in the body contributes to a number of physical illnesses and conditions, from fatigue and weight gain to more serious disorders. They believe that drinking alkaline water can help resolve these health problems by raising the body’s pH level.

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and flowers to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety, as well as a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled or added to bathwater. Often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments.

Art Therapy: Uses the creative process of making art to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being and to deepen self-awareness. The therapist makes a diagnosis and determines treatment plans by encouraging a client to express his or her feelings and unconscious thoughts through the nonverbal creative process and by observing the forms and content created.

Ayurveda: The oldest medical system known to man, and a comprehensive spiritual teaching practiced in India for 4,000 years. Ayurveda focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect health via the balance of the elements air, fire and water; illness is considered an excess of any element. A patient’s body type, determined according to Ayurvedic principles, is the basis for individualized dietary regimens and other preventive therapeutic interventions. Ayurvedic prescriptions might include purification procedures for the restoration of biological rhythms; expanded consciousness through meditation; nutritional counseling; stress reduction; enhancing neuromuscular conditions; and behavioral modification.

Bioenergetics: A psychotherapy that works through the body to engage the emotions. Performing specified postures and exercises causes the release of layers of chronic muscular tension and defensiveness, termed “body armor.” The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity for understanding and integrating them.

Biofeedback: A relaxation technique that monitors internal body states and

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is used especially for stress-related conditions such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and high blood pressure.

During biofeedback, patients monitor minute metabolic changes (e.g., temperature, heart rate and muscle tension), with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving, relaxing, etc., they learn which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored.

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement: The treatment of the symptoms of menopause (and its male equivalent, andropause) through the use of hormones that have the same chemical structure as those naturally produced by the body. Many compounding pharmacies have staff trained in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), which is thought by its proponents to have fewer risks and side effects than traditional methods of hormone replacement.

BodyTalk: Developed by chiropractor/acupuncturist John Veltheim, BodyTalk is based upon bio-energetic psychology, dynamic systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied kinesiology. By integrating a series of tapping, breathing and focusing techniques, BodyTalk is thought to help the body synchronize and balance its systems and strengthens the body’s innate knowledge of self-repair. BodyTalk is used to address a range of health challenges, including fibromyalgia, infections, parasites, chronic fatigue, allergies, addictions and cellular damage.

Practitioners are usually licensed massage therapists (LMT) or bodyworkers.

Bodywork: Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the best-known types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and

Rolfing. The same is true for yoga.

Other types of bodywork include martial arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Tai chi chuan. Some others are the Alexander Technique, Aston patterning, Bowen, Breema bodywork, Feldenkrais method, Hellerwork, polarity therapy, Rosen method, Rubenfeld synergy and Trager.

Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.

Chelation Therapy: A painless, nonsurgical medical procedure intended to improve metabolic and circulatory function by removing undesirable heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium and copper from the body. A series of intravenous injections of the synthetic amino acid EDTA are administered, usually in an osteopathic or medical doctor’s office. The EDTA are thought to block excess free radical production, protecting tissues and organs from further damage. Over time, proponents say, injections may halt the progress of the underlying condition that triggers the development of various degenerative conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and cancer.

More recently, chelation therapy also has been used to help reverse symptoms of atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) by removing obstructive plaque built up in the circulatory system.

Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”).

Chiropractic: Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to

diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress. The chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment.

Colon Therapy: An internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by a professional using special equipment. One colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas and cleans out matter that collects in the pockets and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used both as a corrective process and for disease prevention. Proponents may use colonics for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches and the common cold.

Conscious Living: As we become increasingly aware of the interdependence of humans, animals and the planet, progressive businesses are concerning themselves with far more than the bottom line. They know that today’s consumers are willing to invest in what they believe in, from fair-trade goods to animal-friendly and environmentally sound products and services.

Counseling/Psychotherapy: These terms encompass a broad range of practitioners, from career counselors, who offer advice and information, to psychotherapists, who treat depression, stress, addiction and emotional issues. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. In addition to verbal counseling techniques, some holistic therapists may use bodywork, ritual, energy healing and other alternative modalities as part of their practice.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST): A manual therapeutic procedure to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated, because they never completely fuse; and that the

pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse. CST is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia and hyperactivity.

Crystal and Gem Therapy: Practitioners use quartz crystals and gemstones for therapeutic and healing purposes, asserting that the substances have recognizable energy frequencies and the capacity to amplify other frequencies in the body. They also absorb and store frequencies and can essentially be programmed to help effect healing. In the ancient art of “layingon of stones,” practitioners place crystals and gemstones on various parts of the body, corresponding to its chakra points (energy centers), in order to balance energy flow.

Dance/Movement Therapy: A method of expressing thoughts and feelings through movement, developed during the 1940s. Participants, guided by trained therapists, are encouraged to move freely, sometimes to music. Dance/movement therapy can be practiced by people of all ages to promote self-esteem and gain insight into their own emotional problems, but is also used to help those with serious mental and physical disabilities. In wide use in the United States, this modality is becoming established around the world.

Dentistry (Holistic): Regards the mouth as a microcosm of the entire body. The oral structures and the whole body are seen as a unit. Holistic dentistry often incorporates such methods as homeopathy, biocompatibility testing, and nutritional counseling. Most holistic dentists emphasize wellness and preventive care, while avoiding (and often recommending the removal of) silver-mercury fillings.

Detoxification: The practice of resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated toxins can drain the body of energy and make it more susceptible

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to disease. Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats and colon cleansing.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): A self-help procedure founded

by Gary Craig that combines fingertip tapping of key acupuncture meridian points while focusing on an emotional issue or health challenge. Unresolved, or “stuck,” negative emotions, caused by a disruption in the body’s energy system, are seen as major contributors to most physical pains and diseases.

These can remain stagnant and trapped until released by the tapping. EFT is portable and easy to memorize, so it can be done anywhere.

Energy Healing: The art and practice of realigning and re-attuning the body between the physical and the etheric and auric fields to assist in natural healing processes. Working directly with the energy field in and around the body, the practitioner is thought to channel and direct energy into the cells, tissues and organs of the patient’s body to effect healing on physical and nonphysical levels simultaneously.

Sessions may or may not involve the physical laying on of hands.

Environmental Medicine: Explores the role of dietary and environmental allergens in health and illness.

Factors such as dust, mold, chemicals and certain foods may cause allergic reactions that can dramatically influence diseases, ranging from asthma and hay fever to headaches and depression.

Enzyme Therapy: Can be an important first step in restoring health and well-being by helping to remedy digestive problems. Plant and pancreatic enzymes are used in complementary ways to improve digestion and absorption of essential nutrients. Treatment includes enzyme supplements, coupled with a healthy diet that features whole foods.

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adopted to compensate for a physical injury or to accommodate individuality in the social world. Students unlearn unworkable movements and discover better, personalized ways to move, using mind-body principles of slowed action, breathing, awareness and thinking about their feelings.

Feng Shui: The ancient Chinese system of arranging manmade spaces and elements to create or facilitate harmonious qi or chi (pronounced “chee”), or energy flow, by tempering or enhancing the energy where necessary. Feng shui consultants may advise on both personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created.

Flower Remedies: Flower essences have been recognized for their ability to improve well-being by eliminating negative emotions. In the 1930s, English physician Edward Bach concluded that negative emotions could lead to physical illness. His research also convinced him that flowers possessed healing properties that could be used to treat emotional problems. In the 1970s, Richard Katz completed Bach’s work and established the Flower Essence Society, which has registered some 100 essences from flowers in more than 50 countries.

Functional Medicine: A personalized medicine that focuses on primary prevention and deals with underlying causes, instead of symptoms, for serious chronic diseases. Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle habits and may make use of medications. The discipline uses a holistic approach to analyze and treat interdependent systems of the body and to create the dynamic balance integral to good health.

Healing Touch: A non-invasive, relaxing and nurturing energy therapy designed to help restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance and support self-healing. A gentle touch is used on or near the fullyclothed client to influence the body’s inner energy centers and exterior energy fields. Healing Touch is used to ease acute and chronic conditions, assist with pain management, encourage

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deep relaxation and accelerate wound healing.

Herbal Medicine: This oldest form of medicine uses natural plants in a wide variety of forms for their therapeutic value. Herbs produce and contain various chemical substances that act upon the body to strengthen its natural functions without the negative side effects of synthetic drugs. They may be taken internally or applied externally via teas, tinctures, extracts, oils, ointments, compresses and poultices.

Holistic Healthcare: A healthcare practice which considers and treats all aspects of a patient’s needs—psychological, social and physiological.

Holistic healthcare generally includes a variety of alternatives to traditional Western medicine, which tends to be reactive rather than proactive, and which often relies on pharmaceutical treatment of symptoms.

Holotropic Breathwork: A self-exploration technique that combines breathing, evocative music and a specific form of bodywork to integrate one’s physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions. At workshops run by facilitators, participants try to access the four levels of experience that are available during breathing: sensory, biographical, perinatal and transpersonal. By accessing buried memories, individuals are thought to relive their birth experience or traumatic life events, free up “stuck” emotional viewpoints, or experience a mystical state of awareness, such as connecting with the universe.

Homeopathy: A therapy that uses small doses of specially prepared plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and healing processes in order to cure illness.

Homeopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar,” and pathos, meaning “suffering,” employs the concept that “like cures like.” A remedy is individually chosen for a person based on its capacity to cause, if given in an overdose, physical and psychological symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing.

Hydrotherapy: The use of water,

ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health.

Treatments include full-body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is considered effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used at home as part of a self-care program.

creased function in body organs and systems, as well as imbalances and restrictions in the body’s energy flow.

Some tests use acupuncture meridians; others analyze interrelationships among muscles, organs, the brain and the body’s energy field. Applied kinesiology is also used to check the body’s response to treatments that are being considered.

Hypnotherapy: A range of hypnosis techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious. The altered state that occurs under hypnosis has been compared to a state of deep meditation or transcendence, in which the innate recuperative abilities of the psyche are allowed to flow more freely. The subject can achieve greater clarity regarding his or her own wants and needs, explore other events or periods of life that require resolution, or generally develop a more positive attitude. Often used to help people lose weight or stop smoking, it is also used in the treatment of phobias or stress and as an adjunct to the treatment of illnesses.

Learning Therapy: An interactive, non-drug treatment for learning challenges (like ADD/ADHD or classroom behavioral issues) or for enhancing learning, often through patterns of movement thought to stimulate neural pathways. Types of learning therapy include programs/curricula designed

by Brain Gym and the Seattle-based HANDLE Institute.

Integrative Medicine: This holistic approach combines conventional Western medicine and complementary alternative treatments, in order to simultaneously treat mind, body and spirit.

Geared to promote health and prevent illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies without serious evaluation.

Lymphatic Drainage: Pioneered in the 1930s, manual lymphatic drainage is a type of gentle massage intended to encourage movement of the lymph throughout the body. Practitioners use light pressure applied in a circular motion to stimulate the lymph system, which includes tonsils, lymph nodes and other tissues where the accumulation of lymph can indicate infection or other health problems.

Iridology: Analysis of the delicate structure of the iris, the colored portion of the eye, to reveal information about conditions within the body. More than 90 specific zones on each iris, for a combined total of 180-plus zones, correspond to specific areas of the body.

Because body weaknesses may be noticeable in the iris long before they are discernible through blood work or other methods of laboratory analysis, iridology is thought to be a useful tool for preventive self-care.

Kinesiology/Applied Kinesiology: The study of muscles and their movement. Applied kinesiology tests the relative strength and weakness of selected muscles to help identify de-

Life Coach: A professional who helps clients identify their personal and/or professional goals and design a plan or institute techniques for achieving them. The life coach works with clients to recognize and overcome any obstacles that may interfere with achievement of those goals.

Magnetic Field Therapy: Based on the belief that electromagnetic energy and the human body have a vital and valid interrelationship, thereby making it possible to use magnetic field therapy as an aid in diagnosing and treating physical and emotional disorders. This process is thought to relieve symptoms and, in some cases, retard the cycle of new diseases. Magnets and electromagnetic therapy devices are now being used to eliminate pain, facilitate the healing of broken bones and counter the effects of stress.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): Invented in the 1930s, this

gentle form of massage is intended to stimulate the lymphatic system, thereby promoting the body’s ability to detoxify itself. Practitioners of manual lymphatic drainage believe it facilitates elimination of metabolic waste products, excess fluid and bacteria.

MLD is also thought to enhance circulation and cell regeneration.

Massage, Certified Neuromuscular: The certified neuromuscular therapist uses soft-tissue manipulation to address the underlying causes of pain, not just the symptoms. Certification training involves learning to recognize the effects of both internal factors (e.g. poor circulation) and external factors (e.g. stress) that can lead to pain and dysfunction.

Massage therapy: A general term for the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy incorporates various disciplines and involves kneading, rubbing, brushing and tapping the muscles and connective tissues by hand or using mechanical devices. Its goal is to increase circulation and detoxification, in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness.

Meditation: The intentional directing of attention to one’s inner self.

Methods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon various principles using the body or mind and may employ control or lettinggo mechanisms. Techniques include the use of imagery, mantras, observation, and breath control. Research has shown that regular meditation can contribute to psychological and physiological well-being. As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the universe. It can also help reduce stress and alleviate stress-related ailments, such as anxiety and high blood pressure.

Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET): A non-invasive, drug free, natural modality intended to test for and eliminate allergies. NAET uses a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture,

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acupressure, allopathy, chiropractic, kinesiology and nutritional medicine.

One allergen is treated at a time.

Naturopathy: A comprehensive and eclectic system whose philosophy is based upon working in harmony with the body’s natural healing abilities. Naturopathy incorporates a broad range of natural methods and substances aimed to promote health.

Training may include the study of specific approaches, including massage, manipulation, acupuncture, acupressure, counseling, applied nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy and minor surgery, plus basic obstetrics for assistance with natural childbirth.

Nutritional Counseling: Embracing a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based, complementary therapies and counseling seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fiber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids.

Orthomolecular Medicine: Employs vitamins, minerals and amino acids to create nutritional content and balance in the body. Orthomolecular medicine targets a wide range of conditions, including depression, hypertension, cancer, schizophrenia and other mental and physiological disorders.

Osteopathy/Osteopathic Physicians: Osteopathy uses generally accepted physical, pharmacological and surgical methods of diagnosis and therapy, with a strong emphasis on body mechanics and manipulative methods to detect and correct faulty structure and function, in order to restore the body’s natural healing capacities. Doctors of Osteopathy (DO) are fully trained and licensed according to the same standards as medical doctors (MD) and receive additional, extensive training in the body’s structure and functions.

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Oxygen Therapy: Designed to alter the body’s chemistry to help overcome disease, promote repair and improve overall function. Properly applied, oxygen is thought to be an effective tool to treat a wide variety of conditions, including infections, circulatory problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, allergies, cancer and multiple sclerosis. The major types of oxygen therapy used to treat illness are hyperbaric oxygen and ozone. Hydrogen peroxide therapy (oral or intravenous) can be dangerous and should be avoided.

Pilates: A structured system of small, isolated movements that involves concentrated focus on every nuance of muscle action while working out on floor mats or machines. Emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. More gentle than conventional exercises, Pilates, like yoga, yields long, lean, flexible muscles whose gracefully balanced movements readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sitting and bending. Can help in overcoming injuries.

Prolotherapy: A rejuvenating therapy that uses injections of natural substances to stimulate collagen growth, in order to strengthen weak or damaged joints, tendons, ligaments or muscles. Often used as a natural alternative to drugs and/or surgery to treat pain syndromes, including degenerative arthritis, lower back, neck and joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraine headaches, and torn ligaments and cartilage.

Qigong and Tai chi: Combine movement, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the body’s flow of vital energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”), improve circulation, and enhance immune function. Qigong traces its roots to traditional Chinese medicine. Tai chi was originally a selfdefense martial art descended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm.

Rebirthing Breathwork: Also known as conscious connected breathing, or vivation. Rebirthing is consid-

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ered a means to access and release unresolved emotions. The technique uses conscious, steady, rhythmic breathing, without pausing between inhaling and exhaling. Guided by a professional “rebirther,” clients re-experience past memories, including birth, and let go of emotional tension stored in the body.

Reflexology: A natural healing art based upon the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body. Correctly stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands is thought to increase circulation and promote specifically designated bodily and muscular functions.

Regression Therapies: Operate on the assumption that many physical, mental and emotional problems are extensions of unresolved problems from the past, such as childhood traumas. The practitioner uses hypnosis, or other altered states of consciousness, and relaxation techniques to access the source of “unfinished business,” and helps clients analyze, integrate and release past traumas that are interfering with their current lives.

Reiki: Means “universal life-force energy.” A method of activating and balancing the life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands, or to align the body’s chakras (energy centers). Proponents believe various Reiki techniques can ease emotional and mental distress, heal chronic and acute physical problems, and facilitate spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki is often used to complement the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses, and others for whom the use of touch is essential and appropriate.

The Results System: A non-intrusive system using kinesiology (biofeedback via muscle testing) to identify and release body stressors at a cellular level, allowing the body to operate at the highest levels of efficiency possible.

It may have a positive affect on conditions such as chemical imbalance, learning disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders and alcoholism.

Rolfing Structural Integration (Rolfing): A hands-on technique for deep-tissue manipulation of the myofascial system, composed of the muscles and the connective tissue, or fascia, in order to restore the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. As the body is released from old patterns and postures, the range and freedom of physical and emotional expression are believed to increase.

Rolfing may be used to help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance neurological functioning, improve posture, and restore flexibility.

Shamanism: An ancient healing tradition based on the belief that loss of power is the real source of illness, and that all healing includes the spiritual dimension. Shamanic healing usually involves induction into an altered state of consciousness and journeying into the spirit world to regain personal power and to access the powers of nature and of teachers. Shamanic healing may be taken literally or employed symbolically, but in or out of its cultural context, the tradition is thought to facilitate both self-empowerment and self-healing.

Spiritual Healing/Counseling: Practiced in two forms. In one, the healer uses thought or touch to align his or her spiritual essence with that of the client. The healer works to either balance the spiritual field or shift the perceptual base of the client to create harmony between mind and body and to draw the client into the active presence of the divine spirit. In the other, the healer transforms healing energy into a vibrational frequency that the client can receive and comfortably assimilate, facilitating self-healing.

Thai Massage: A form of body therapy that incorporates gentle rocking motions, rhythmic compression along the body’s energy lines, and passive stretching to help stimulate the free flow of energy, break up blockages, and restore general well-being. One of the branches of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM), Thai massage is performed on a floor mat, with the client dressed in lightweight, comfortable clothes.

No oils are used. Thai massage aids

flexibility, inner-organ massage, oxygenation of the blood, and quieting of the mind.

diseases or conditions directly, it has been found effective in treating the symptoms of many physical ailments.

Thermography (Thermal Imaging): A diagnostic technique that uses an infrared camera to measure temperature variations on the surface of the body, producing images that reveal sites of inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. Inflammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges.

Yoga Therapy: The application of yoga principles, methods and techniques to empower individuals to progress towards greater health and freedom from disease, representing a first effort to integrate traditional yogic concepts and techniques with Western medical and psychological knowledge. Yoga therapy aims at the holistic treatment of various kinds of psychological or somatic dysfunctions, ranging from emotional distress to back problems.

Thought Field Therapy (TFT): Promoted as a highly effective, noninvasive, healthy alternative to longterm or drug-related psychotherapy.

Used for stress management and stress relief, as well as the reduction or elimination of anxiety and anxiety-related problems. TFT is designed to address the fundamental causes of specific problems, balancing the body’s energy system and eliminating most negative emotions within minutes, while promoting the body’s own healing ability.

Trager Approach (Psychophysical Integration): A system of movement re-education that seeks to address the mental roots of muscle tension. By gently rocking, cradling and moving the client’s fully clothed body, the practitioner encourages him or her to see that physically restrictive patterns can be changed. The Trager approach includes “mentastics”—simple, active, self-induced movements that can be done by the client during regular daily activities. Trager work has been used to address a variety of neuromuscular disorders, and to the stresses and discomforts of everyday living.

Please note: The contents of this Natural Living Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

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Yoga: Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join,” and which refers to the joining of man’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. The goal of good health is accomplished through a combination of techniques, including physical exercises called asanas (or postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation, and diet and nutrition. Although yoga is not meant to cure specific natural awakenings

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Fall Clearance – Sept 1-30. Take an additional discount off already discounted products. Both Ten Thousand Villages locations: 2011 Madison Rd, O’Bryonville & 11316 Montgomery Rd, Harper’s Pointe. 513-871-5840. TenThousandVillages.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 The Perfect Palate Cooking Demonstration: Two Sessions: 12pm & 6pm. Spice up your dinner table by learning some healthy recipes from the Perfect Palate catering company, specializing in Indian, American and multi-cultural cuisine. Demo by registered dietician, Parul Asher Kothari. $10.

TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery. RSVP: 513-246-2606.

How to Stay Young Class – 6-7pm. Dinner provided. Live Well Chiropractic Center, 6860 Tylersville Rd, Ste 1, Mason. Please RSVP: 513-285-7482.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Natural Lip Balm – 1pm. Adults and teens learn how to make your own natural lip balm. Customize your balm with essential oils and take home a small sample. Price Hill Branch Library, 3215 Warsaw Ave. 513-369-4490.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 The Heart of Yoga: Beginner’s Workshop – 2-4pm. Led by Kim Dawes. $25. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.

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Balance & Stability Program Runs every Tuesday from Sept 8-Nov 17. Multiple studies have shown that balance training can significantly reduce your chance of falling.

Additional studies have shown tai chi to be a very effective way to improve balance. That’s why our new and improved Balance & Stability program will keep elements of our traditional program while incorporating some of the principles learned in tai chi. Join Jo D. Waywood, PT, for this 12-wk small group class to help you learn how to prevent falls and related injuries through exercise and education. $150.

12:30-1:30pm TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery 513-246-2622 How to Stay Young Class – 1-2pm. Lunch provided. Live Well Chiropractic Center, 6860 Tylersville Rd, Ste 1, Mason. Please RSVP: 513-285-7482.

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Fair Trade Rug Event Explore over 300 hand-knotted Oriental rugs. Take home on approval before purchasing. Hear stories of the artisans behind the rugs. Choose the rug of your dreams. Special event hours, call for details.

Ten Thousand Villages, 11316 Montgomery Rd, Harper’s Pointe.

513-802-5721.

Healthy Gut, Healthy Mind – 5:30-7:30pm.

The first in a 3-part relaxation series, Healthy Gut, Healthy Mind, will be presented by Pamela Lockwood, MD. Event also will include mini-spa services, wine and appetizers. $15. TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery.

Register, TriHealth Integrative Health & Medicine: 513-246-3636.

Saving Seeds – 6-8pm. Collecting seed from plants can be exciting, economical and is essential for preserving genetic diversity of plants. Through discussion and demonstration, find out how to collect and store seed from annuals, perennials, and woody plants; learn the best references to use in determining collection techniques; discover the difference between hybrids and open-pollinated plants. $10.

Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Rd. 513-221-0981.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

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Intro to Oriental Rugs Evening Join us for a special evening to learn how Oriental rugs are made, and how fair trade makes a difference in Oriental rug quality and in the artisan’s lives. Admission free.

Ten Thousand Villages, 11316 Montgomery Rd, Harper’s Pointe.

Reservations required: 513-802-5721

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 108 Sun Salutations and 5th Birthday Party Event – 8am-3:30pm. Free yoga classes in morning (see class schedule on website). Free afternoon mini-wellness sessions and workshops; refreshments, door prizes. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester.

GracetreeStudio.com.

Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Edition

markyourcalendar Saturday, September 12

Discover Your Destiny with Guidance from Your Angels

Renowned psychic, channel and author Kim O’Neill shares new insights into unlocking the secrets of the soul and strengthening the communication with your angels, including invaluable practice exercises. Kim will also channel for some members of the audience. $84/advance, $104/at door; Seniors: $74/advance, $94/at door.

9:30am-4:30pm Hilton Cincinnati Airport, 7373 Turfway Rd, Florence, KY. Register: 800-833-4499 or KimONeillPsychic.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Spaliday – Sept 14-21. Bath and body products will be on sale. Buy 2 at 20%, 3 at 30% and 4 at 40%. Both Ten Thousand Villages both locations: 2011 Madison Rd, O’Bryonville & 11316 Montgomery Rd., Harper’s Pointe. 513-871-5840.

TenThousandVillages.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Harvest Your Healing Garden and Blend Teas – 6-8pm. Get ready for winter’s chill by harvesting ingredients for teas and herbal fusions this fall while they are in their prime. Learn about the properties of herbs commonly used in teas ad how to harvest and dry them for maximum flavor. Make three tea blends to take home using Organic Frontier Natural Food Co-op loose teas and herbs and learn how to make your own tea bags, perfect for gift-giving. $20.

Civic Garden of Greater Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Rd. Registration required: 513-221-0981.

markyourcalendar Tuesdays, Sept 15-Dec 1

Know Your Numbers

Do you need to lower your blood pressure or cholesterol? Then, this 12-wk small group training program may be for you. A fitness coach will provide a personalized exercise plan and our dietician will offer two group nutritional sessions.

One small group training will be provided per week to keep you on track and held accountable.

Class limited to 8 participants. $299.

7-8pm TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery 513-985-0900

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learn what ingredients you must avoid in your skin care and makeup. Free. Online Webinar. Preregister: 859-391-5537 or Stacy@StacyBest.com.

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

PlantPure Nation Film Screening and Discussion WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Tai Chi Class

8-wk class starts. Change your body, expand your perception, eliminate and control your stress. Develop a new way to move and heal your body. $150.

10am White Willow School of Tai Chi/Qigong, 7433 Montgomery Rd. Register: 513-791-9428. WhiteWillowTaiChi.com.

How to Stay Young Class – 6-7pm. Dinner provided. Live Well Chiropractic Center, 6860 Tylersville Rd, Ste 1, Mason. Please RSVP: 513-285-7482.

Meditation Group – 6-7:30pm. Understand the science behind the benefits of meditation, using the HeartMath® Meditation Assistant by Deborah Rozman, PhD. (2013). Learn what gets in the way and what you can do about it by using a HeartMath® emWave® biofeedback device (provided). First session will focus on what you really want to get out of meditation and how the emWave® helps you attain results. $20/session for 6 weeks. 5 spaces.

RSVP: 513-259-7284. Gaypurpura1@gmail.com.

EmotionalHealingPrograms.com.

Joyful Laughter Healing Yoga – 7pm. This is not your typical yoga class and does not incorporate traditional yoga moves. Laughter yoga is nature’s most powerful stress buster and can have a profound effect on your health and well being. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Instructor, Judi Winall.

Symmes Township Library, 11850 E Enyart Rd, Loveland. 513-369-6001.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Transformational Breath Group Practice – 10am-12pm. Learn the science and experience what activating a diaphragmatic breath does physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Receive a breath analysis from an experienced, certified coach, which is essential to making progress in releasing unconscious negative emotions and physical healing. At the end of the session, you should feel joy. $20/session for 6 wks. Limited space; reserve a spot: 513-259-7284. Gaypurpura1@gmail.com.

EmotionalHealingPrograms.com.

What’s on Your Face? Webinar – 7-8pm. Decades of studies indicate that serious health issues—including, but not limited to asthma, learning disabilities, cancer and infertility—are on the rise, and due in some part to our ongoing exposure to toxic chemicals. You’ve cleaned up your diet, now it’s time to

The Center for Integrative Health and Wellness at the University of Cincinnati is hosting a film and speaker event featuring PlantPure Nation, a followup documentary to Forks over Knives, highlighting the benefits of a plant-based and whole foods diet.

Dr. T Colin Campbell, co-author of The China Study and his son Nelson Campbell, the writer and director of the film, will also be there for the panel discussion.

Free and open to the public, but registration is required at BrownPaperTickets.com/Event/2055709.

7-9pm Kresge Auditorium Medical Science Building University of Cincinnati. Parking available in Eden Garage, 3223 Eden Ave, Cincinnati. For more info: 513-558-2310 or PlantPureNation.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Radical Forgiveness Group® – 2-3:30pm. Learn the 5 powerful stages of Radical Forgiveness® and do the RF worksheet in class. This is a transformational tool. Learn how it relates to the work of David R. Hawkins, MD, PhD, and his thesis of “The Map Of Consciousness.” Go to RadicalForgiveness.com and download free worksheet. $20/ session for 6 wks. Materials provided. Limited to 5. RSVP: 513-259-7284, Gaypurpura1@gmail.com.

EmotionalHealingPrograms.com.

Yoga Fun for Kids – 2pm. Children join us for some yoga fun with Lori Blevins. Space limited to 15. Anderson Branch Library, 7450 State Rd. Registration required: 513-369-6030.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 MELT Method Class – 5:30-6:15pm. Experience this self-treatment technique that reduces chronic pain and helps you stay healthy, youthful and active for a lifetime. Join Registered Kinesiotherapist, Stacy Best, to learn this innovative technique to reduce the effects of accumulated tension and stress caused by daily living. $20. Pilates Connexion, 3005 Dixie Hwy, Ste 260, Edgewood, KY. Preregister: 859-391-5537 or Stacy@StacyBest.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Introduction to Compassionate Communication – 6:30-8:30 pm. Same as for Tuesday, the 22nd except: Meets in Dr. Jackson’s Fairfield Office (311 Nilles Rd., Ste A, 45014). Group size is limited, so call 513-318-7120 to reserve your space.

12 Reasons Eating Local Is Good For You – 7pm.

Celebrate September as Local Food Month. Learn how to eat locally using the Central Ohio River Valley Local Food Guide. Main Library, Room 3A, 800 Vine St. 513-369-6900.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Discovering Essential Oils Webinar: Natures Best Kept Secret! – 7-8pm. Discover how oils can be used to support stress or joint discomfort, concentration and focus, ease emotions and how to make them a part of your daily self-care routine. Also learn about the different grades of essential oils, the safety concerns of fragrant grade oils; and modalities such as the AromaTouch Technique where essential oils used to balance the body naturally. Free. Online Webinar with Registered Kinesiotherapist, Stacy Best. Preregister: 859-391-5537 or Stacy@StacyBest.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Free Yoga Day

Come celebrate all things by joining the Pavilion’s yoga teachers for a marathon of salutations and meditation. Light snacks provided by Bruegger’s Bagels. Free and open to the community.

9am-1pm TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery 513-985-0900

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 MELT Method Class – 5:30-6:15pm. Experience this self-treatment technique that reduces chronic pain and helps you stay healthy, youthful and active for a lifetime. Join Registered Kinesiotherapist, Stacy Best, to learn this innovative technique to reduce the effects of accumulated tension and stress caused by daily living. $20. Pilates Connexion, 3005 Dixie Hwy, Ste 260, Edgewood, KY. Preregister: 859-391-5537 or Stacy@StacyBest.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 How to Stay Young Class – 1-2pm. Lunch provided. Live Well Chiropractic Center, 6860 Tylersville Rd, Ste 1, Mason. Please RSVP: 513-285-7482.

Introduction to Compassionate Communication – 6:30-8:30 pm. Dr. Karl Jackson, licensed psychologist, continues 40 years of Interpersonal Communication Trainings by introducing principles and skills which can enhance (1) Self-Awareness and Expression, (2) Accurate understanding of others, (3) Improved Conflict Resolution, and (4) Deeper Interpersonal Connection. FREE. Meets in East Walnut Hills (45206). Group size is limited, so call 513-318-7120 for location details and to reserve your space.

A photographer gets people to pose for him.

A yoga instructor gets people to pose for themselves.

natural awakenings

~T. Guillemets

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ongoingevents sunday Pilates Reformer Circuit – 7:30-8:30am. Good for all fitness levels. This dynamic, total body conditioning class incorporates a range of different Pilates equipment, including the Reformer, Tower and Wunda Chair to help you improve strength, stamina and overall functionality. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavillion, 6200 Pfieffer Rd, Montgomery.

For pricing: 513-246-2642.

Sample-Sip-Share Tea Bar – 1-4pm. Get the opportunity to “try it before you buy it” and sample the wonderful teas. The Spice and Tea Exchange, 2637 Edmonson Rd, Cincinnati. 513-531-7000.

SpiceAndTea.com.

monday Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. $10/drop-in. Serenity Now Holistic Healing Center, 8761 U.S. Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-647-7780.

Parkinson’s Basic Level Exercise Class – 3:304:30pm. Harry Whiting Brown Center, 34 Village Square, Glendale. For more info: 513-233-2673.

Qi Yoga Fusion – 4:30-5:45pm. $15. It’s Yoga, 346 Ludlow Ave, Clifton. 513-961-9642. YogaGarage.com.

tuesday Gently Dawn Express Yoga – 6-7am. $12/dropin. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.

Yoga for 50+ – 10:45-11:45am. $15. It’s Yoga, 346 Ludlow Ave, Clifton. 513-961-9642. YogaGarage.com.

Parkinson’s Advanced Level Exercise Class – 121pm. Coors Core Fitness, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. For more info: 513-233-2673.

Parkinson’s Beginner Level Exercise Class – 1-2:10pm. Coors Core Fitness, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. For more info: 513-233-2673.

Loveland Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 3-7pm.

897 Loveland Madeira Rd, Loveland. For more info: LovelandFM.com.

Tai Chi for Adults – 5:30pm. An invigorating session of tai chi for adults and teens. Madisonville Branch, 4830 Whetsel Ave. 513-369-6029. Programs.CincinnatiLibrary.org.

Core Flow Yoga – 6-7pm. For beginner and intermediate students. $10/1st class; $15/class thereafter.

Second Floor Yoga located within Sheppard Chiropractic, 3878 McMann Rd, Amelia area. Reserve a spot: Yoga.SheppardChiropractic.com.

wednesday Shakti Yoga with Ramesh Gambheera – 6:30am. $12/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.

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Mindful Explorations with Heather Hewitt – 10am. $12/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester.

Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.

Parkinson’s Basic Level Exercise Class – 4-5pm.

Harry Whiting Brown Center, 34 Village Square, Glendale. For more info: 513-233-2673.

Tai Chi for Optimum Health – 6-7pm. Helps with balance, energy and more. All levels welcome. $10/ drop-in, $60/6-wk session. Serenity Now Wellness Center, 8761 U.S. Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-647-7780.

Yoga – 6:30pm. Series runs Sept 2-Oct. 7. $35/ series, $8/drop-in. Conference room down the hall from Live Well. Live Well Chiropractic Center, 6860 Tylersville Rd, Ste 1, Mason. 513-285-7482.

Yoga with Gina Belew – 7pm. Series runs Sept 2-Oct. 31. Adults will have the opportunity to practice yoga with certified yoga instructor Gina Belew.

Anderson Branch Library, 7450 State Rd, Anderson Township. 513-369-6030.

thursday Yoga for 50+ – 9-10:15am. $15. It’s Yoga, 346 Ludlow Ave, Clifton. 513-961-9642. YogaGarage.com.

YINstorative Yoga and Acupressure – 1011:15am. Beginner and advanced students welcome to this yin yoga class with optional suggestions of acupressure points given by acupuncturist/teacher to massage, tap or otherwise stimulate during your yoga practice. Finish with a relaxing yoga nidra meditation. $10/drop-in. World Peace Yoga, 268 Ludlow Ave, Clifton. 513-300-9642.

Parkinson’s Elite Exercise Class with Boxing – 12:15-1:15pm. Coors Core Fitness, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. For more info: 513-233-2673.

Madeira Farmers’ Market – Thru Sept. 3:30-7pm.

Corner of Dawson Rd & Miami Ave, in the heart of historic Downtown Madeira. MadeiraFarmersMarket.com.

Meditation Class – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Thurs. With Gary Matthews. $20. The Stillpoint Center, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash. 513-489-5302.

friday Vibrant Light Yoga – 9:30am. $12/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.

All Levels Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. For beginner and intermediate students. $10/1st class; $15/class thereafter. Second Floor Yoga located within Sheppard Chiropractic, 3878 McMann Rd, Amelia area.

Reserve a spot: Yoga.SheppardChiropractic.com.

Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm.

Year-round market featuring many food and craft items. All fresh fruits and vegetables are locally and sustainably grown without synthetic chemicals. EBT food stamps accepted. Cheviot United Methodist Church, 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd, Cheviot.

For details: LEWFM.org.

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Wine Tasting – 4-7pm. Country Fresh Market and Wine Depot, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. 513-474-9167.

Yoga Happy Hour – 4:30-5:45pm. Vinyasa yoga and live music. $15. It’s Yoga, 346 Ludlow Ave, Clifton. 513-961-9642. YogaGarage.com.

Shamanic Journey – 6:30-8:30pm. 2nd Fri. With Gary Matthews. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash. 513-489-5302.

Drum Circle – 9-11pm. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash.513-489-5302.

saturday Reiki Classes – Individual or group classes offered every Saturday. Karma Wellness Studio, 2067 Beechmont Ave, Fl 2, Cincinnati. For pricing, times & registration: 513-233-9355. KarmaWellnessStudio.com.

Pranayamas for Wellness – 8-9am. $12/dropin. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.

Qigong with Suman Jha – 9am. $12/dropin. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.

Half-Pints Kids Club – 10-10:30am. We invite kids to join us on a fun adventure as we explore great food and good nutrition. Whole Foods Market Rookwood, 2693 Edmonson Rd, Cincinnati. Register: 513-981-0794 or CinRegistration@ WholeFoods.com.

Vitamin B-12 Shots – 10:30-11:30am. Susan’s Natural World, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. For more info: 513-474-4990.

Introduction to Network Spinal Analysis Talk – 10:30am-12pm. 2nd Sat. Learn how stress affects posture and brain function. Must register: 513-321-3317.

Community Yoga – 12:15-1:30pm. Vinyasa-style yoga for all levels. Open donation. It’s Yoga, 346 Ludlow Ave, Clifton. 513-961-9642. YogaGarage.com.

Wine Tasting – 2-5pm. Country Fresh Market and Wine Depot, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. 513-474-9167.

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COUNSELING TRANSFORMATIONS THERAPY – Need a change? Transform yourself into your best!

Empowerment counseling for women. Groups and individual sessions available. Janet Evans, LISW: 513-562-0003 or Jackie Ferneding: 513-403-1313.

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EXPERIENCE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CLASSES

FREE FOR ONE WEEK Considering a YMCA membership? Stop by any YMCA of Greater Cincinnati location before September 30th and take a tour of our pools, studios, and fitness centers. Activate your FREE ONE-WEEK TRIAL MEMBERSHIP on site and discover how the Y’s programs and classes can support your family in achieving your health and wellness goals.

You’ll find a class that’s fun, supportive, and keeps you moving while building new friendships. All YMCA instructors are certified and show adjustments for all levels of fitness. Class types include: Kickboxing Zumba® Barre

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And, the best part is - all classes are FREE with an active membership!

FREE Child Care is also available for up to two hours each day while you use the Y. Check out our schedules and programs on the web at MyY.org.