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Holistic Approaches 22 naturalpet to Healing Addictions 25 therapyspotlight by Lisa Marshall 26 wisewords 19 Curb the Smoking Urge with 27 livewellrecipe Essential Oils 28 consciouseating by Brie Hiudt 30 healthykids 20 DON’T GET TICKED OFF 32 greenliving 22 Natural Ways to Avoid and Treat Lyme Disease 34 fitbody

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ast month I attended the Natural Awakening’s publishers’ conference, held this year in Marco Island, Florida.

Greeted upon my arrival by a beautiful ocean sunset, I already sensed that it be a special weekend. Meeting with publishers from around the country both in scheduled sessions and informal settings repeatedly underscored our shared mission to be a platform in our community for raising awareness of the benefits of natural health and eco-friendly living. We have a first-row seat witnessing how our 4 million collective readers are creating a better world.

We are a dynamic group and the compassionate energy generated in just three days left me in awe. One of the guest presenters, Mary Lynn Ziemer, a master life coach and co-author of The Change: Insights into Self-Empowerment, introduced us to the concept of filling up our “happiness tank”. She believes that the more inspired actions we take to fill it up, the happier and calmer we will be. Her core advice? Do what makes you happy and do it often.

According to Ziemer, the more happy actions we make part of our daily life, the more successful we will be (not the other way around). She’s also a big believer in the value of tapping into the innate power of our brain. Because happiness is an inside game, changing our thoughts and consequently taking inspired actions can have a profound effect on income, stress levels, productivity and joy. Ziemer’s approach to achieving the life we desire is supported by Harvard University studies that demonstrate how when we rewire our brain to think a new outcome, we can achieve what we want.

When life circumstances become overwhelming and happiness seems beyond reach, many turn to their drug of choice to cope with their problems. This month, we find a fresh avenue of hope in Lisa Marshall’s feature article, “Rethinking Recovery: Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions.” Apparently, substance abuse can also rewire the brain, making it difficult to remain drug-free without effective countermeasures. Some addicts find that collaborating with a life coach can help them work through core issues so that they have a better chance of staying clean long-term.

We’re grateful to learn about an entire toolbox of holistic approaches able to provide solutions.

We celebrated the women in our lives in May, and now turn in June to specifically supporting our men in this Men’s Wellness issue. I’m excited about the breakthrough news that more men are adding yoga to their workout routines to build a well-rounded fitness program; Meredith Montgomery’s article, “Yoga for the Bros,” shows the way. Let’s take care of our dads, brothers and spouses this month by sharing this issue with them on the balanced man.

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At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests.

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“While there are some good natural diagnostic tools to determine a problem’s origin, sometimes the tools of allopathic medicine are simply superior. Ultrasound, MRI, blood tests and pathogen screening can all be of enormous value when considering how to heal a condition of damage or sickness,” says Nature’s Rite Founder Steven Frank. “If someone is bleeding internally, knowing the source—ulcer, tumor, hemorrhoids or liver disease—is of paramount importance. All of these have dramatically different treatment protocols. When a patient’s energy is low, knowing their blood work and pathogen load is of tremendous value towards designing a healing program.”

While allopathic medicine may seek to poison, cut or irradiate the problem, natural medicine professionals can still choose the appropriate combination of herbs, acupuncture, qigong or other natural products and modalities. “Having the knowledge of exactly what is damaged and then using the techniques that we know are most suited for healing this condition is what collaborative medicine is all about,” explains Frank. “In our quest to bring natural medicine to the community, we don’t have to shun the diagnostic benefits of the high-technology hospitals. We can use their tools to accentuate our skills.”

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To remedy the problem, it is important that the mattress is made of organic, stretch-knit cotton, compressed wool fibers, and 100% plant based natural latex foam. Breathable materials and fibers that can transport moisture efficiently, allow significantly greater airflow, and regulate sleeping temperature. By being specific with the quality and chemical safety of the materials, mattresses will be naturally more comfortable and hygienic.

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The researchers tested 45 overweight adults between 21 and 70 years old that followed an average American diet for two weeks before adopting one of three diets: a low-fat diet, a moderate-fat diet that included one Hass avocado per day or a moderate-fat diet without an avocado.

After five weeks, researchers found that the addition of the avocado reduced LDL significantly more than the diets that did not contain the fruit.

While both the lowfat and moderate-fat diets reduced LDL levels, the moderate-fat diet with an avocado reduced LDL by better than 60 percent more than the moderate-fat diet alone, and above 80 percent more than the low-fat diet alone.

With picnics and barbecues on the calendar, summer is a time for indoor/outdoor entertaining with family, friends and neighbors. To keep invading ants away, hosts will want to use natural materials, many of which can be found in the kitchen, instead of chemical products that may be hazardous to humans, pets and wildlife.

Natural lines of defense. Applying ground cinnamon or mixing some of the spice with sugar, cloves and water into a thin paste and using a cotton swab to dab it in cracks and around doors and windowsills outside the house where ants might enter can be effective.

The aroma is too strong for them, so they’ll either succumb or turn away. Another method recommended by the Mother Nature Network is to clean floors and countertops with a solution of one cup each of vinegar and water, with the option to enhance it with 15 drops of lemon oil.

Try a simple spray. An organic insecticide for application in grassy locations, applied to the legs and sides of the picnic table or chairs, can help reduce intrusion by ants and other pests. ChasingGreen.org suggests pouring one-and-a-half cups of water into a blender and adding two bulbs of garlic. Liquefy the ingredients to a smooth blend, strain out the remaining pieces of garlic, dilute the mixture with about a gallon of water and fill a spray bottle.

Organic pest control. Some manufacturers specialize in eco-friendly products, including the Extremely Green Gardening Company (ExtremelyGreen.com) that offers diatomaceous earth, Hasta La Vista Ant! and Bug Shooter insecticide.

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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process.

“I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness.

Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power 14

to keep at bay.

“Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.”

She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University. Yet the standard treatments yield less-thanstellar success rates.

Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year.

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Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.

Mending Brain and Body

Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery. com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles.

Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.)

In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain.

“The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DL-phenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings.

For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue.

Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change

in their first week of sobriety,” he says. After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression.

Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.”

Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose self-esteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics.

Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons.

He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober.

“By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”

Beyond AA

Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its Godbased approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining

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hen people want to journey to a specific place, they often ask for directions on how to get there. Recovery from addiction issues is no different.

Getting clean and sober is a journey that can always benefit from the directions and guidance of those that have previously experienced it.

Recovery coaching is about helping individuals to obtain what they need for the journey and with accountability. It’s easy to get lost on the recovery road with all the pitfalls and obstacles that life can present. A recovery coach can be instrumental in helping a person overcome or avoid them. An important part of the recovery process is identifying and developing strengths, skills and even limitations.

Recovering from addiction is about engaging in mood-altering behavior that has good consequences, not bad ones. The recovery process is about learning to handle the ups and downs of life in a way that fosters healthiness and happiness without needing to drink or take drugs. A good recovery coach can help with that journey.

Angie Carter, CDCA, is a certified professional substance abuse counselor who has been working with individuals with addiction problems for 16 years. She is also in long-term personal recovery from addiction with 20 years of sobriety.

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disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.”

Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation. org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysi-

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cal practices to the traditional 12 steps.

“The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it.

At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.”

Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending

her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success.

Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction.

“Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Complementary Healing Tools

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Ear acupuncture: Since 1974, addiction specialists have used an ear acupuncture needling protocol to ease cravings, decrease anxiety and improve sleep during withdrawal. Numerous published studies in The Lancet, the Archives of Internal Medicine and others support its efficacy. More than 1,000 U.S. programs now use it, according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (AcuDetox.com).

Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net).

Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer.

Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been used cer-

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emonially for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased. Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases.

“I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms.

Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state.

Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S. Some offshore clinics are providing it, but Mash warns that some are unscrupulous, so buyer beware. (ClearSkyIbogaine.com offers medically supervised Ibogaine therapy in Cancun, Mexico).

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n her book, Soul Recovery: The 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, Ester Nicholson offers a metaphysical take on the 12 steps. Here’s a look.

You are the Power. Through my conscious union with the infinite universal presence, I am powerful, clear and free. Through the realization that God is within me, expressing as me, my life is in divine and perfect order.

Restored to wholeness. Through my conscious connection with the one power, I reclaim my spiritual dominion and emotional balance. I am restored to my original nature of clarity, peace and wholeness. I am restored.

Complete surrender. I turn my life over to the care of the God I understand, know and embody as love, harmony, peace, health, prosperity and joy.

I know that which I am surrendering to, and I do so absolutely. Knowing that this power is the very essence

of my being, I say with my whole heart and mind: Thy will be done.

An examined life. Through my absolute surrender and conscious connection to the one power and presence, I courageously, deeply and gently search within myself for all thought patterns and behaviors that are out of alignment with love, integrity, harmony and order.

Living out loud. I claim the courage and willingness to share the exact nature of my mistakes with another spiritual being. I am heard with compassion, unconditional love and wisdom. In this loving vibration, clarity, peace and balance are restored.

Honoring the inner child. I am now ready to release all thought patterns and behaviors unlike my true nature, which is wholeness. I free-fall into the loving presence of

spirit within, and allow it to heal every known and unknown false belief. I am transformed by the renewal of my mind.

Never give up. In loving compassion for every aspect of my being, I humbly surrender to the love of spirit. I know myself as a perfect expression of life. I surrender all, and I am restored to the life I am created to live.

Willingness. I acknowledge the people I have offended based on false beliefs, fear, doubt and unworthiness. I am willing to go to any lengths to clean up my side of the street.

Cleaning up the wreckage. Backed by all the power of the universe, I lovingly, directly and honestly make amends in a way that supports the highest good of all concerned.

Spiritual maintenance. I am in tune with my inner self. With integrity, love and self-compassion, I acknowledge my mistakes and continue to clean up the mistakes of my past and present.

Conscious contact. Through daily prayer and meditation, I deepen my conscious connection to the divine and experience the fullness of the universal presence as the dynamic reality of my life.

Loving service. Through my awakened consciousness, I am now prepared to carry the message of truth out into the world. I am now a clear channel to support the awakening of others to their true identity of wholeness.

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by James Occhiogrosso use of illicit drugs maintains these individuals by self-medication. Genetic abnormalities that predispose individuals to psychological problems have been passionately researched and published by Dr. Jay Lombard in his book, ddiction is a complex problem that ofThe Brain Wellness Plan. ten is not isolated or solitary, but comes Additionally, research by Dr. Kenneth Blum in a group of two or three seemingly describes the pathway for addiction, described unrelated behaviors. People often suffer from as the “reward deficiency syndrome.” His combined behavioral addictions such as gamwork elucidates genetic abnormalities such bling, alcohol and sex, smoking and alcohol as the DRD2A1 dopamine receptor SNP or caffeine, shopping and Internet. For clinical (pronounced “snip”)—one of many described psychologists that treat other behavioral adSNPs—that lead to addiction. Says Cleveland. dictions, the addition of opiate addiction is a “This work helps in understanding what leads natural extension. an individual to a predisposition to develop an

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icotine addiction has swept the nation for many years. Over the past two decades, the war on smoking has produced multiple TV commercials and billboards describing the horrible side effects of tobacco use.

Unfortunately, some of these messages were crudely displayed and did not have the desired effects. Doctors have known for years that smoking causes most lung cancers, and the CDC has stated that smoking cigarettes causes nearly nine out of ten lung cancers.

Smokers today have a greater risk for lung cancer than they did in 1964, even though they smoke fewer cigarettes. One reason is due to changes in cigarette manufacturing and ingredients that have increased risks. With the advent of the Internet, information about the hundreds of additives and horrible long-term side effects of smoking tobacco is easily accessible, and has induced many smokers to quit.

Nicotine gum, patches and hypnosis techniques are used to assist smokers in quitting, but for many, these routes do not always work and often leave the smoker still craving. Published studies suggest that triggering sensory cues associated with cigarette smoking can suppress certain smoking withdrawal symptoms, including a craving

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n 1977, two Yale School of Medicine scientists identified the infected blacklegged deer tick carrying the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi as the disease-transmitting organism of Lyme disease. Since 1982, this most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the U.S. has gained notoriety, with its own resource book, Disease Update: Science, Policy & Law; research center (Columbia-Lyme. org/index.html); International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society website, ilads.org; Lyme Times print journal (LymeDisease.org); and national informational organization, the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (TBDAlliance.org).

The surge of activity appears justifiable. According to scientists at the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 300,000 cases are diagnosed annually in this country alone.

Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club, is a post-treatment Lyme disease patient and co-founder of LymeAid 4Kids (Tinyurl.com/LymeAid4Kids) that funds the diagnosis and treatment of uninsured children with Lyme. She disagrees with physicians that downplay late-stage cases and insist that the disease is cured with a simple round of antibiotics, as does Katina Makris, a classical homeopath from New Hampshire and host of Lyme Light Radio.

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After experiencing mysterious symptoms, Makris spent five years suffering from debilitating symptoms familiar to individuals with Lyme—undiagnosed, relapsing fevers, lingering fatigue, joint pain, headaches, neurological symptoms and cognitive impairment. “Then I finally began my 10-year healing journey,” she says. Her book Out of the Woods: Healing from Lyme Disease for Body, Mind, and Spirit, is a recovery memoir and resource guide for alternative medical, emotional and spiritual support.

Lyme evades detection by standard blood tests for bacterial antigens and antibodies. “The ELISA [enzyme-linked immuno assay] test is only accurate between two weeks and two months after the bite,” says Makris, who notes that the Western Blot test is somewhat more accurate, while the IGeneX Laboratory test is superior. She believes the best laboratories for testing are Clongen Laboratories and IGeneX Laboratory Services.

Dr. Richard Horowitz has treated more than 12,000 Lyme disease patients as medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, in Hyde Park, New York. The author of Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease raises another red flag regarding detection.

Testing for coinfections frequently transmitted along with Lyme is unreliable. Horowitz, who will conduct a workshop with Makris at New York’s Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, and online, from June 26 to 28, counsels that antibiotics are not effective because they don’t address all of the infecting organisms now frequently found in ticks.

Stephen Harrod Buhner, of Silver City, New Mexico, an independent scholar and citizen scientist and author of Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections, says that the bacteria have jumped species and found new hosts that live in habitats formerly occupied by wild animals: “They have learned to exist in humans and are teaching each other how to resist antibiotics and more easily infect us. What they do together in the body is a great deal more complex than what they do alone, making them difficult to treat. Bartonella species utilize the immune system of whatever mammal they infect as part of their infection strategy. Any existing inflammation in the body, such as arthritis, facilitates the growth of Bartonella.”

Essential Oils to Repel Ticks 1 cup distilled water 2 drops geranium essential oil 2 drops Palo Santo essential oil 1 drop myrrh essential oil 4 drops grapefruit essential oil 1 drop peppermint essential oil 1 drop Thieves hand soap or castile soap Place all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake. Spritz on socks, sneakers/ hiking boots, ankles and legs at a minimum and consider other exposed skin.

The weaker or more compromised one’s immune system, the more likely a debilitating course of illness will occur. An improved immune system can identify the outer membrane proteins of the offending bacteria and create countering antibodies in four to eight months. “Once the immune system creates the proper antibodies, the bacteria

are then eliminated fairly rapidly,” advises Buhner.

Makris is grateful that she saw a nutritionist trained in functional medicine.

“He worked slowly and methodically to reduce the inflammation, build up my immune system and restore my digestive, endocrine and nervous systems before killing the bacteria and opening up natural detoxification pathways to flush out the bacteria and their endotoxins.

We used weekly acupuncture appointments, good nutrition and homeopathic formulas, plus various herbs, vitamins and mineral supplements,” says Makris.

Ticks in high-vegetation areas wait for a passing host. To avoid these hitchhikers, wear light-colored long pants tucked into socks. A shirt should also be tucked in. Later, strip down and search hair, underarms, legs, behind the knees and ears, and in the belly button.

As commercial tick repellants contain toxic ingredients, a targeted mixture of topically applied, therapeutic-grade essential oils is preferred.

Linda Sechrist is the senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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progress too quickly, keep walks fun and use a harness, not the collar. Warfle’s own cat, Earl, hikes about two miles before tiring. A backpack-like pet carrier lets a feline take a break.

Adapt the walk’s length or location to a pet’s age and physical limitations, such as arthritis. “Jabez always loved to walk on Ventura’s wet sandy beaches,” says Californian Kac Young, a naturopath with a Ph.D. in natural health. “His second choice was a trip to Home Depot to ride in the cart.”

Now 18, Jabez doesn’t travel as often.

Routinely check kitty’s neck, tail, stomach and inner thighs to pick off fleas and ticks after an outing before they become a bigger problem. (For an infestation of fleas, comb the cat with natural dishwashing detergent and water to drown them and rinse kitty afterward.) Pet-grade diatomaceous earth is safe to rub into her fur and bedding.

Consider yard plants like mint, lemongrass, sage and lavender to repel bugs. Multiple studies suggest catnip, which kitty can roll in, may be an even more effective mosquito repellant than the toxic DEET (mosquitoes spread heartworm).

Cat companions agree that when kitty explores a blade of grass or pounces on a blowing leaf, it presents a delightful opportunity to be in the moment. A change of pace benefits those on both ends of the leash.

ats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another aspect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which outdoor adventures naturally deliver.

“Leash walking’s a great way for cats to get fresh air, exercise and explore,” says Utica, New York, Veterinarian Debra M. Eldredge, author of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook. Kitty’s senses are activated in such expanded horizons. For trips outside the yard, Eldredge advises, “Choose your places and times; you don’t want to mingle with joggers and skateboarders.”

Cats have definite preferences. “Jagger walks around the block with my husband, Rob,” says Anna Easteden, an actress in Los Angeles. Jagger has no problems with dogs he meets, but not all cats are so tolerant. “Star walks only in the yard, companioned by Fuzzy and Boots.” All four are microchipped in case of an escape.

Carrie Aulenbacher, of Erie, Pennsylvania, author of The Early Bird Café, first got her cat Daisy used to a harness indoors before venturing outside. “Now he runs to the door and meows to go out,” she says. Daisy’s been hiking for 10 years. View some of his adventures at Tinyurl.com/DaisyTheHikingCat.

Boston insurance underwriting assistant, cat blogger and artist Koshka Koh routinely walks her Abyssinian therapy cat, Jake. “We can’t hurry. People ask questions and want to pet him. They say, ‘I wish my cat could do that.’”

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n Don’t force the next step, because the outdoors can be a big, scary place; most cats need to observe first before exploring.

The Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, averages 625 cats in residence and Society Manager Michelle Warfle supports an enriched environment. “We teach as many cats as possible to leash walk,” she says. Her tips include: Don’t

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by Darlene Arden n Cats need to get used to an idea before embracing it.

Proceed slowly. n A collar is for ID tags, not walking—a cat can wiggle out of a collar. A harness, properly fitted at the pet supply store, is best. Designate a comfortable, padded, wider harness solely for walking, not to restrain the cat in the car (a crate is safer). n Let a cat see and smell the harness before putting it on.

Small treats help. Don’t let the cat bat it like a toy. Put the harness on for short spans each day until he’s used to it—cats tend to fall over, “paralyzed”, when it’s first introduced. n After the harness has been worn comfortably, add the leash and let him drag it around in an enclosed outdoor space.

Never use a flexi-lead/retractable leash. A six-foot bungee (stretchy) or woven leash allows space to explore without getting tangled in a bush or beyond reach. n Leash walk around the house without pulling, yanking or dragging—just do some pet-paced walking.

n Use lots of praise and treats.

Darlene Arden is a certified animal behavior consultant from Boston and author of The Complete Cat’s Meow and Beautiful Cats.

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The Gut-Mind Connection David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health

by Linda Sechrist

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r. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to addressing neurological disorders, has recently released Brain Maker, the latest in a series of books on brain health. This medical advisor to the Dr. Oz Show demonstrates how brain problems can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture the bacteria living in the digestive system.

Why did you begin your book with the quote, “Death begins in the colon,” rather than “Brain health begins in the gut”?

I wanted to draw attention to the real life-or-death issues mediated by what goes on inside the gut. Individuals with an immediate concern for their heart, bones, immune system or brain must recognize that the health of these parts and functions are governed at the level of commensal gut bacteria, the normal microflora that eat what we eat. This relationship is the most powerful leverage point we have for maintaining health.

How were you led to expand from studying the nervous system and brain to investigating gastrointestinal medicine?

have a huge bearing on brain health, and specifically on brain disease, it became important to me to be able to leverage deep knowledge of this empowering information in terms of being able to treat brain disorders.

What is the Human Microbiome Project (HMP)?

HMP, launched in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health, is a $115 million exploration of the gut microbiome. In the ongoing research project involving genetic and DNA assessment, researchers are looking at the microbiome array in the gut of individuals suffering from various diseases. They are drawing correlations between emerging patterns in the abnormalities of gut bacteria and specific diseases. For example, autism correlates with an overabundance of the Clostridia species. In diabetes, there are more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes, which we also see in obesity characteristic of the Western cosmopolitan diet.

This is paving the way for interventions designed to restore a normal balance of gut bacteria. An example in my book is Dr. Max Nieuwdorp’s research at the University of Amsterdam, in which he discovered an array of abnormal bacteria that characterize Type 2 diabetes. In the more than 250 individuals diagnosed with diabetes that he treated in a double-blind study, he was able to reverse the disease by inserting a series of fecal material transfers from healthy, lean donors into diabetic patients.

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What is the most eye-opening information about the roles played by gut organisms?

More than 100 trillion bacteria live in our gut. Plus, there are viruses, yeast species and protozoa. When we factor in their genetic material, it means that an astonishing 99 percent of the DNA in our body is bacterial. It’s humbling to realize they influence all manner of physiology, from our immune system to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and any number of brain degenerative disorders. They also exert influence over the expression of our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating the expression of the human genome.

The latest startling discovery— which is so new that it’s not in the book—is that bacterial DNA sequences have now been found in the human genome, meaning we are partly bacterial. It reveals the most sophisticated symbiotic and intimate relationship at the deepest level imaginable. It turns the previous way of thinking about who we are upside-down. Our perceptions of the world, moods, hunger or satiety, even our metabolism, are dictated by gut bacteria, which deserve careful stewarding.

They don’t deserve, for example, to be bombarded by the capricious use of antibiotics whenever we have the sniffles.

How can we reestablish good gut health?

Better food choices bring about significant changes in our body’s microbiome.

By incorporating prebiotic foods such as Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, garlic, leeks, onions, jicama or Mexican yam, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha tea, yogurt and kefir, individuals can reestablish good gut health that helps them gain control over inflammation, the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions. Inflammation originates in the gut. Balancing bacteria and reducing intestinal permeability, which allows substances to leak through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream, can reduce it.

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1½ cup vegetable or chicken stock (organic) 2 tsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp Thai fish sauce zest and juice of 1 lime 12 oz. of cooked prawns/shrimp 1 cup coconut milk Cilantro leaves as desired for garnish Immerse green beans in boiling water for about 4 minutes, then drain, run under cold water and set aside.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 to 30 minutes Yield: 4 servings 1-2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut in half 1-2 Tbsp coconut oil, grape seed oil, or coconut oil 4 tsp Thai red curry paste 1 inch fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp turmeric

Heat 1 Tbsp oil in sauté pan, add shrimp and cook over medium heat until barely pink. Then turn to cook the other side and remove from heat.

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Add 1 Tbsp oil to sauté pan, add the curry paste, ginger and garlic and fry gently for 2 minutes.

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Bring to a gentle boil and then simmer for no more than 5 minutes (or the shrimp can get rubbery). Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice.

Healthy Tip: While coconut milk is a saturated fat, it is easily metabolized by the body and a healthy milk alternative. It builds strong bones, elasticity of blood vessels and is satiating because of its high fiber content. It is also rich in vitamins C and E as well as the minerals iron, calcium, copper, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and manganese.

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Boost Testosterone with the Right Choices

by Kathleen Barnes

Today’s rates of male infertility and sexual dysfunction suggest that low testosterone is rapidly becoming a national problem.

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ohns Hopkins School of Medicine epidemiologists estimate that 18.4 percent of all American men over the age of 20, totaling 18 million, have reported experiencing erectile dysfunction. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 7.5 percent of all sexually experienced men under 45, or more than 4 million, have consulted a fertility doctor, suggesting it’s a serious problem among younger men.

“Both erectile dysfunction and infertility reflect elements of lifestyle choices, especially obesity, smoking and exposure to environmental toxins,” says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, of Fort Myers, Florida, author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life: A Guide to Causes and Natural Solutions for Prostate Problems and ProstateHealthNaturally.com. He says there are many ways to address low testosterone, a factor in both issues, and a healthy diet is crucial for healthy sexual function in both men and women.

Some foods can help, while others can hinder a man’s sexual vitality, advises Craig Cooper, of Newport Beach, California, founder of the CooperativeHealth network of men’s health websites and author of Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick Ass Life After 40. He identifies key

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no-nos that decrease testosterone as eating excess sugar, drinking excessive alcohol and being sedentary. Here are the best foods for increasing testosterone.

Shrimp: Like fatty fish, this tiny crustacean is one of nature’s few food sources of vitamin D, which Harvard School of Public Health research confirms is linked to testosterone levels.

Four ounces of shrimp contain 162 IU (international units), about 40 percent of recommended daily intake.

Oysters, red meat and pumpkin seeds: All of these are rich sources of zinc, which Cooper notes has a direct link to higher testosterone levels. He cautions, however, that too much zinc can cause its absorption to diminish.

Men need 11 milligrams (mg) of zinc a day. Oysters are considered a food of love for a reason: One shelled oyster contains 12.8 mg of zinc. Pumpkin seeds are zinc powerhouses with 7 mg in 3.5 ounces. By comparison, 3 ounces of beef liver or dark chicken meat deliver 4.3 mg and 2.4 mg, respectively.

Lean, grass-fed beef, tuna and nuts: These are high-quality sources of omega-3 fatty acids. “Without obtaining at least 20 percent of our daily calories from fat (no less than 15 percent) we can’t function at optimum capacity, as hormones are produced through the components of dietary fats, including the sex hormones like testosterone,” advises Virginia Beach, Virginia, Registered Dietitian Jim White, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “A diet high in carbohydrates and too much dietary fat—more than 35 percent—will cause a gain in body

fat, which can decrease testosterone levels. Balance is the key.”

Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage: Cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of indole-3-carbinol, which helps both balance testosterone and estrogen, and neutralize excess estrogen in men and women, says Occhiogrosso. Yes, men have estrogen, too, just less than women, and too much blocks testosterone production.

Red grapes: This whole food is a good source of resveratrol and proanythocyanidin, which block harmful estrogen production, says White. Excess estrogen production spurred by eating foods like soy and flax and the growth hormones contained in big agriculture’s meat and dairy products lowers testosterone production in men.

Strawberries: Due to their cortisollowering vitamin C, all berries help reduce stress, including when hormones are released during a heavy workout that can hamper testosterone production. One study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine confirms that more cortisol equals

less testosterone; another in the World Journal of Men’s Health shows that high cortisol lowers sex drive and results in delayed ejaculation. Plus, two Brazilian studies showed animals with the highest vitamin C intake had the highest sperm counts among study subjects.

Another good cortisol fighter is the allicin in garlic.

Pomegranates: Occhiogrosso likes pomegranates for building testosterone levels. An impressive study from the International Journal of Impotence Research showed that the performance of 47 percent of the impotent male study participants improved after consuming a daily glass of pomegranate juice for four weeks.

“Food is always the first choice when I’m treating men with testosterone and fertility issues,” says Occhiogrosso. “It’s often effective without the dangers of testosterone injections.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous health books, including Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden.

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any people think that bodybuilders define he-man muscles by producing huge amounts of testosterone. Not so, says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, who specializes in men’s health. “Bodybuilders consume huge amounts of protein to build muscles,” he says. “When a man’s pumping 100 to 150 grams of protein into his body every day, he will actually produce less testosterone.” For healthy testosterone levels, he recommends that a man derive a maximum of 25 percent of his daily calories from protein.

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A hormone panel should include blood and/or saliva tests of the following: 4 Testosterone 4 Free testosterone 4 SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) 4 Progesterone and estradiol (hor mones not only present in women) 4 DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), a precursor, or foundational hormone, that produces both estrogen and testosterone

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athers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, embracing their roles of leader, nurturer and protector, and they’re reaping extraordinary benefits. According to a 2014 study published in the Academy of Management Perspectives, fathers that spend more time with their kids are both happier at home and more satisfied at work. Today, many mindful dads engaged in a natural lifestyle apply that same health consciousness to their parenting.

Support Mama. Natural fathering begins during pregnancy, with an informed birth plan. “Support whatever birthing decision the woman feels will provide her the most comfort and relaxation,” advises Dr. John Douillard, an ayurvedic chiropractor and author of six books, including Perfect Health for Kids. Hold her hand, rub her back, advocate for her rights and after the birth, support her efforts to breastfeed whenever, wherever and however long she wants.

“Fathers should recognize that the burden of care is clearly on the mother for at least the first year, so her opinions and wishes deserve special consideration and respect,” says Ben Hewitt, father of two, home unschooler and author of The Nourishing Homestead.

Embrace physical closeness. Bonding through nurturing touch is powerful and rewarding for father and child. A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that fathers that practiced infant massage experienced significant stress release and bonding with their offspring. Wearing a baby or toddler

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in a sling, wrap or carrier is another comforting way to spend time together.

Co-sleeping helps foster a more natural sleep rhythm with a nocturnally hungry baby, while also offering another way to connect. “Any stress my family may have experienced during the day dissipated when we reconnected at nighttime,” Hewitt attests. “Looking back, I can’t imagine having missed out on that opportunity to be so close with my kids.”

Feed healthy habits. Natural dads are educated about both naturopathic and Western medicine to make informed choices regarding prevention and intervention. Douillard applies the ayurvedic principle of seasonal eating in order to bolster the immune systems of his six children and clients. Cooling foods like fruits and vegetables in summer prevent overheating; warming foods like soups, nuts and meats in winter lubricate mucus membranes and facilitate fat and protein storage; light foods like leafy greens in spring detoxify the body. His experience is that when kids with robust immunity catch the occasional malady, its severity and duration are reduced, and natural herbs often provide a gentle first step toward recovery.

Douillard treats colds with a spoonful of equal parts turmeric and honey mixed into a paste. “Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral herb that also helps liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract,” he says. For tummy troubles, he suggests offering kids an herbal tea of cumin, coriander or fennel.

Above all, parents must exemplify good health habits. “Eat better, exercise

When dads are calm and present, they become a calming presence. ~Hal Runkel regularly, change your diet with the local season and your kids will follow along,” says Douillard.

Impart green morals. Earth-conscious parents teach their children how to leave a faint ecological footprint by supporting local eco-friendly companies, reducing the presence of toxic chemicals in the home and consuming and wasting less. However, wagging a finger and imploring kids to be ecofriendly is not enough; model helpful behaviors and illustrate the implications of their choices. “Instead of saying, ‘You should recycle,’ show kids online pictures of the giant flotillas of plastics polluting the oceans,” says Hewitt. Maintain an experiential dialogue about respecting, preserving and enjoying nature.

Encourage adventure and resourcefulness. “Historically,” says Hewitt, “children learned alongside their parents and community, immersed in their environment, an arrangement that allowed them continual opportunities to prove their own resourcefulness.” All dads, like homeschoolers, will find satisfying fun in sharing problem-solving, hands-on projects with their kids, like building a debris shelter in the woods, planting a garden, or using repurposed materials to engineer something with form and function.

Learning doesn’t have to be a hierarchical activity, wherein dads teach children, says Hewitt. “The opportunity to learn and explore together is powerful.”

Play. Hewitt encourages dads to look for opportunities to relieve kids of their often overwhelming and scattered schedules. “It’s incredibly important for kids and adults to set aside time for free play and exploration,” he says.

“Go outside with them,” says Douillard. “Make up games, goof off, run around, roll around and just be with them. It makes a world of difference in their lives.”

Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina and blogger at Discovering Homemaking.com.

Cool Daddy

by Lane Vail

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n terms of discipline, natural fathering is neither tough nor timid, punishing nor permissive. The mindful dad is calm, connected and capable. He’s able to harness introspection and observe himself as he parents, because he focuses more on managing his own behavior than that of his kids.

“Fathering is a leadership role, not a management role,” says Hal Runkel, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the bestseller ScreamFree Parenting. “If I manage myself with calmness and clarity, I can lead my children to learn to manage themselves.”

Runkel says the first step is “committing to cool.” Find an anxiety- or

anger-managing technique that feels natural, such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, visualization, prayer or counting beads on a bracelet, and call on that skill to maintain coolness when challenged by a child, advises Runkel.

It’s a misconception that emotions need to be released or they will consume us, he says. “Emotions just are; it’s the thoughts about emotions that drive us crazy.” Learning to name, tame and befriend feelings through introspection and mindful exercises allows space for calm conversations with children to emerge.

“We fathers have a special responsibility to lead with calm because we are physically imposing in children’s eyes,” he says. “The approachable dad has teachable kids, and he lets natural and logical consequences do the teaching.”

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Rustic Karenville, eight miles from Ithaca, New York, isn’t on any map.

Owner and builder Karen Thurnheer and her husband, Robert Wesley, live in a 270-square-foot cabin amidst a small village of tinies next to the 9,000-acre Danby State Forest. The little buildings don’t have running water; some have woodstove heat, electricity if the generator’s running and there’s a composting outhouse. “The houses are silly and fun,” she says. “There’s fresh air and at night a million stars.”

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Simple-living students, retirees and even families with small children and pets are embracing the concept longer-term. “The best part,” says Macy Miller, a Boise, Idaho architect who built her own tiny of recycled materials at a cost of $12,000, “is no mortgage.” To avoid local minimumsize zoning requirements, her house is mounted on a flatbed trailer. The 196-square-foot space is also home to her boyfriend James, toddler Hazel, and Denver, a 150-pound great dane.

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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men.

Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males.

However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes.

Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.”

Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”

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Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.”

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He encourages students to challenge themselves without being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.”

Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver.

He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.”

Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss.

Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”

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As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used

in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type A aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls.

After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward. After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.”

Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while

teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”

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Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath.

“If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.”

Walrabenstein recommends that firsttimers find a class that meets their expecta-

Yoga Helps Vets Heal

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ccording to the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, an essential aspect of recovering from trauma is learning ways to calm down, or self-regulate. As suicide, divorce, domestic violence, drug abuse, homelessness and violent behavior continue to plague veterans and members of the military, yoga is being regarded as a promising treatment or adjunctive therapy for addressing symptoms associated with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Numerous studies indicate that veterans that practice yoga (including postures, breath work, guided visualization and affirmation) can better cope with PTSD and other emotional challenges, and realize enhanced physical and mental stability.

Former war correspondent Bhava Ram founded Warriors for Healing (W4H). Launched online and through trained teachers this year, “We want

to spread the word that yoga science is proven to be extremely effective for coping with PTSD and life-based trauma,” he says. The intention is to help people unlock their inherent power to heal, and to assist in a journey of self-empowerment as they establish new lives.

W4H and its foundation partners provide resources for veterans and their families to implement yoga’s transformational lifestyle practices, including nutrition, philosophy, breath work and postures. Studies from leading institutions including the University of California, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have shown that these practices can change the organism that is us down to the level of our genomes.

“We’re not stuck where we are,” says Ram. “My own history illustrates this, and I’ve seen many others heal from remarkable challenges.”

tions of targeted benefits. “Remember that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible. If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physically-oriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.”

Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns.

Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move.

Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.”

Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

Bootstrap, an online yoga system specific to the challenges of military duty-related stress, has distributed 70,000 yoga sessions to troops and veterans and their families since 2013. Designed to fill the many gaps left by traditional treatment strategies, it’s tailored to empower users to manage stressors and stressful episodes in a productive and ongoing way.

Founder Eric Walrabenstein, a former U.S. Army infantry officer, notes that the program is curriculum-driven.

Beyond breath and body postures, its 10-week structure makes it accessible to those that wouldn’t necessarily step into a studio. “The multimedia program has been clinically proven to derail chronic stress caused by military service in less than one hour per day,” he says.

Bootstrap is presented as a stressmanagement program that just happens to use yoga techniques. “We did this because many men tend to self-select themselves out of the practice,” he says.

“We wanted to avoid that as well as the idea that yoga is primarily about postures, when that’s only a small fraction of what the practice is.”

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HIDDEN TREASURES Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources

by John McKnight and Peter Block

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he essential promise of consumerism is that everything fulfilling or needed in life can be purchased— from happiness to healing, from love to laughter and from raising a child to caring for someone at the end of life.

What was once the task of relatives and neighbors has been outsourced, costing the family its capacity to manage traditionally provided necessities. The community, which once provided an extended support system, is no longer viable, replaced by paid professionals and technology.

Until the 20th century, the basic philosophy of rearing children was that they become effective grownups by connecting with productive adults and learning the community’s skills, traditions and customs from them. Youth had jobs to do: caring for the elderly and young, doing household chores and helping with food. When they became adults, they were thus equipped to care both for the next generation and for those that had cared for them.

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improves, the environment is sustained and people are safer and have a stronger local economy.

We too, can decide to shift our attention toward rebuilding the functions of our family and neighborhood. We have the gifts, structures and capacities to substitute for our habit of consumption. Here’s an example of how it works.

Neighbors Naomi Alessio and Jackie Barton were talking about family challenges when Alessio noted her son Theron’s encouraging turnaround after he met Mr. Thompson, who had a metalworking shop in his garage. The old man invited him in and something clicked. Theron began to stop by every day, proudly bringing home metal pieces he’d learned to make. Alessio could see Theron change and finally stopped worrying about what he was doing after school.

Barton admitted that her son Alvin was in trouble, and asked Alessio if there might be someone in the neighborhood whose skills would interest him. They decided to ask all the men in the neighborhood about their interests and skills. In three weeks, they found men that knew about juggling, barbecuing, bookkeeping, fishing, hunting, haircutting, bowling, investigating crimes, writing poems, fixing cars,

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weightlifting, choral singing, teaching dogs tricks, mathematics, praying and how to play trumpet, drums and the saxophone. They discovered enough talent for all the kids in the neighborhood to tap into.

Three of the men they met— Charles Wilt, Mark Sutter and Sonny Reed—joined Alessio, Barton and Thompson in finding out what the kids on the block were interested in learning. Also, why not ask the kids what they knew? They found 22 things the young people knew that might be of interest to some adults on the block.

The six neighbors named themselves the Matchmakers and began to connect neighbors that shared the same interests, from gardening to job opportunities. They created a multiuse neighborhood website. Many neighbors formed a band, plus a choir led by Sarah Ensley, an elder who’d been singing all her life.

Charles Dawes, a police officer, formed an intergenerational team to make the block a safe haven for everyone.

Then Lenore Manse decided to write family histories with photos and persuaded neighborhood historian Jim Caldwell and her best friend, Lannie Eaton, to help. Wilt suggested that the Matchmakers welcome newcomers by giving them a copy of the block history, and then updating it with information about each new family.

Three years later at the annual block party, Barton summed up the neighborhood’s accomplishment: “All the lines are broken; we’re all connected. We’re a real community now.”

These local connections can give the modern family what the extended family once provided: a functioning community with a strong culture of kin, friends and neighbors. A regenerated community emerges, yielding essential qualities of a satisfying life: kindness, generosity, cooperation, forgiveness and the ability to nurture families that have reclaimed their function.

Adapted from an article by John McKnight and Peter Block for YES! Magazine that appears in its anthology, Sustainable Happiness. They are co-authors of The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods (Abundant Community.com).

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MONDAY, JUNE 1 Happy Graduation – For the month of June, every $50 you spend in the store you may enter your graduate for a chance to win an End of Summer, Back to School Shopping Spree. Both Ten Thousand Villages locations: O’Bryonville, 2011 Madison Rd, and Harper’s Point, 11316 Montgomery Rd. 513-871-5840.

Infant Massage Series – 6:30-7:30pm. Led by Courtney Dill, LMT. $25 for one caregiver and infant; $35 for a group of 3 with infant (no more than 3 people can attend with infant to limit stimulation for infant during practice). Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Fort Thomas Fair Trade Chocolate Event – Sponsored by Ten Thousand Villages; this is a ticketed event so please contact the store for more information. Learn about the world of fair trade coffee and chocolate while getting to sample the difference in taste fair trade makes for chocolate. 513-871-5840.

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Once again Ten Thousand Villages is collecting kits for MCC’s relief efforts around the world. Help us exceed our kit donation total from last year as MCC requests help in aiding people in the developing world.

Choosing Plants for the Permaculture Garden – 6-8pm. Discover the plant selections that can help you create a productive, low maintenance and ecologically-friendly garden. $10. Civic Garden Center of Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Rd. 513-221-0981.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 2 Stability Ball Muscle Sculpt – Tuesdays, June 2-July 24. 8-9am. Adding the ball to your muscle sculpting class offers you endless choreography options in addition to built in balance and stability work. $140/10 classes. TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery. Info & to register: 513-985-0900.

Aqua Pi You Chi – Fridays, June 5-July 24. 11:1512pm. We’ve combined Pilates, yoga and tai chi movements into a calming water class that targets your core. $140/10 classes. TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Healing Touch Level III – June 6 & 7. 8:30am-6pm.

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More info: 513-246-2636 Imagination Yoga for Kids: Ages 2-4 Series – Saturdays, June 6-27. 9:30-10am. Runs every Saturday, June 6-27. Led by Elizabeth Hulsman. $44/4-wk series. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: ImaginationYoga.com/Registration.html (click on Ohio button on left side of screen, then scroll down to find West Chester-Gracetree Classes).

Imagination Yoga for Kids: Ages 5-10 Series – Saturdays, June 6-27. 9:30-10:15am. Runs every Saturday, June 6-27. Led by Brenda Raymond-Ball. $44/4-wk series. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: ImaginationYoga.com/Registration.html (click on Ohio button on left side of screen, then scroll down to find West Chester-Gracetree Classes).

Intro to Pilates Reformer Workshop – 12-4pm.

This 4-hr workshop will teach you all the skills necessary to start taking Pilates Reformer classes or taking private sessions. $60/members, $80/ nonmembers. TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery. Info & to register: 513-985-0900.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 The Heart of Yoga: A 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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markyourcalendar Antioxidants and Chemotherapy:

Dance Partners or Double-Edged Swords Led by Dr. Cathy Rosenbaum, holistic clinical pharmacist. Discuss pros/cons of taking antioxidant dietary supplements with radiation and/or certain types of chemotherapy. Review dietary supplements used to manage side effects of chemotherapy, as well as evidence regarding supplements that are claimed to treat cancer.

6-7:30pm Miami Township Civic Center, Meijer Rd, Loveland.

Registration required, business hours: 513-248-3727 Infant Massage Series – 6:30-7:30pm. Led by Courtney Dill, LMT. $25 for one caregiver and infant; $35 for a group of 3 with infant (no more than 3 people can attend with infant to limit stimulation for

infant during practice). Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Essential Revive and Restore Reformer Class – 10-11am. Innovative Pilates reformer class focusing on flexibility, balance and the amazing power of essential oils. Every movement is easy on the joints, improves posture and coordination and relieves stress, muscle and joint pain. $20. Pilates Connexion, 3005 Dixie Hwy, Ste 260, Edgewood, KY. Preregister: 859-391-5537 or Stacy@StacyBest.com.

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markyourcalendar Heel to Heal 3rd Annual 5K Walk or Run For runners, walkers and walkers with dogs. All participants are invited to experience a free 15-min Healing Touch session. Dogs can experience Healing Touch for Animals, too.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Embody Your Essence – 1-3pm. Led by Erin Gallagher-Urtiaga. $25. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester.

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Pre-Rug Event Party – 5-6:30pm. There will be several Bunyaad rugs on display from store volunteers who have purchased rugs in the past. The store manager will be available to answer questions and tell you more about the upcoming event. Come learn about the fascinating art of rug knotting and enjoy snacks and refreshments. Ten Thousand Villages, 11316 Montgomery Rd, Harper’s Point.

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MONDAY, JUNE 15 28-Day Revitalize Program – Mondays, June 15-July 6. 6-7pm. Clean eating and lifestyle reboot program. Program includes suggested meal plan, 50+ recipe book, grocery list, fitness plan, holistic lifestyle and self-care strategies. $247. Pilates Connexion, 3005 Dixie Hwy, Ste 260, Edgewood, KY. Preregister: 859-391-5537 or Stacy@StacyBest.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Celebrate National Men’s Health Week with Mini-Facials for Gentlemen – Gentlemen’s facials include a cleanse, exfoliation and mask. $25. Book your appointment early as space is limited. TriHealth Fitness & Wellness Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery. 513-246-2633.

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Infant Massage Series – 6:30-7:30pm. Led by Courtney Dill, LMT. $25 for one caregiver and infant; $35 for a group of 3 with infant (no more than 3 people can attend with infant to limit stimulation for infant during practice). Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Celebrate National Men’s Health Week with Mini-Facials for Gentlemen – Gentlemen’s facials include a cleanse, exfoliation and mask. $25. Book your appointment early as space is limited. TriHealth Fitness & Wellness Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery. 513-246-2633.

Celebrating the Start of Ramadan – Join Ten Thousand Villages in O’Bryonville during the 3rd Thursday for snacks and fun. To celebrate the start of Ramadan and recognize the unique cultures our artisans come from, we will be making paper lanterns in the store. Ten Thousand Villages, 2011 Madison Rd, O’Bryonville. 513-871-5840.

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COUNSELING COUNSELING FOR ADDICTION, CODEPENDENCY, ADULT, CHILD OF ALCOHOLIC ISSUES – Counseling from the comfort and convenience of your own home via phone session or skype. For more information about sessions, visit Angie-Carter.com.

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.

TRANSITIONAL GUIDANCE – Specializing in social changes women face: relationships, infertility, divorce or empty nester. Transitional Guidances, Maureen Hollmeyer, LSW. 513205-9169.

Summer Solar Luminaries – 2pm. Tweens and teens. Celebrate summer with our DIY portable solar luminary. For grades 5 and up. Green Township Branch Library, 6525 Bridgetown Rd. Registration required: 513-369-6095.

ENERGY WORK Past Life Regression Therapy – A holistic treatment using hypnosis to help the mind pinpoint the root of the problem and heal from it.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Yoga – 7pm. 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.

Angel Light Energy, LLC, 10921 Reed Hartman Hwy, Ste 109E, Cincinnati. Contact Karen Sullivan: 513-227-6231 or AngelLightEnergy.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25 My Daddy Reads – 3pm. Join acclaimed artist, author and arts educator Annie Ruth and lyricist Teniah for an interactive performance of music, poetry, storytelling and song. My Daddy Reads emphasizes the value of reading, literacy and positive self expression, while celebrating and encouraging fathers to read to their children. Northside Branch Library, 4219 Hamilton Ave, Northside. 513-369-4449.

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MELT Method Workshop – 8:30-10am. 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.

& BIRTH – Prenatal, postpartum, infant massage specialist. Spa and labor massage available. Alleviate chronic aches and pains, improve posture and flexibility, ease stress and more. To schedule an appt: 210-854-3808.

SPACE FOR RENT KARMA WELLNESS STUDIO SPACE FOR RENT – Run your own business with team support! LMT, acupuncture, nutrition and more. Contact Rebecca at 513-233-9355 or KarmaWellnessStudios@gmail.com.

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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.

Shakti Yoga with Ramesh Gambheera – 9am. $12/ drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.

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.

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

Focused Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. With May Ann Montgomery. A vinyasa flow that focuses either on an area chosen by the class or on awareness, breath, twisting and balance. $15/drop-in. Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Rd, Cincinnati. 513-761-1697.

Spring Forest Qigong – 7-8pm. With Chris McLaren. A simple, efficient and effective method for helping you heal physical and emotional pain to enhance the quality of your life and the lives of others. Anyone and everyone can practice the techniques and become healthier and happier. All exercise may be done seated. $10/drop-in, $35/5-class

Carolyn Langenbrunner, BA Ohio Licensed Massage Therapist

pass. Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Rd, Cincinnati.

513-761-1697.

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

Vibrant Light Yoga – 10-11:15am. $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.

Seasonal Sizzle Lunch Special – 11am-1pm. Featured is a one-time food venue at a fantastic price of $5. From Baked Potato Bar to grilled cheese, stir-fry to Pasta Bar, a unique lunchtime treat awaits you.

Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmonson Rd, Cincinnati. 513-531-8015.

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.

On Your Way Home: Mixed Level Yoga – 5:306:45pm. $12/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester.

Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.

ShantiMom Prenatal Yoga – 6pm. With Elizabeth Hulsman. $12/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester.

Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.

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.

Tuesday on Tap – 6-8pm. Six Draughts and Six Bites. $6. Whole Foods Market, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason. 513-398-9358.

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Focused Flow Yoga – 9-10am. With May Ann Montgomery. A vinyasa flow that focuses either on an area chosen by the class or on awareness, breath, twisting and balance. $15/drop-in. Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Rd, Cincinnati. 513-761-1697.

Gentle Healing Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Mindful movement and meditation. Suitable for beginners and mature students. Passes available. New student special: $4/4 classes. Vitality Cincinnati, 3925 Montgomery Rd. Register, Sherry Joy: 513-8619642 or JoyfulLifeYoga.com.

Kids Eat Free – 5-9pm. With the purchase of an adult entrée. Ages 2-12. Whole Foods Market, 5805

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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. 859-6477780.

Ashtanga Yoga Flow – 6:30-7:45pm. With Alex Olmedo. Modified primary series flow designed for all levels and bodies. With an emphasis on breathwork, alignment and inner connection, you are sure to feel relaxed and revitalized. $15/drop-in, $120/10-class pass. Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Rd, Cincinnati. 513-761-1697.

Shakti Yoga with Ramesh Gambheera – 7pm. $12/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.

Laughter Yoga – 7pm. 3rd Wed. A mind-body exercise which powerfully counteracts the negative effects of stress and has a profound effect on your health and well being. Symmes Township Library, 11850 Enyart Rd, Loveland. 513-899-3115.

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

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

Whole Fitness Thursdays – 10am. Join us in the café for a free yoga class. Please bring own mat.

Whole Foods Market, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason.

513-398-9358.

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.

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

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

Hatha Yoga – 6-7pm. With Janet Osmond or Jo Henderson. A slow-paced stretching class with some simple breathing exercises and perhaps seated meditation. A good place to learn basic poses, relaxation techniques and become comfortable with yoga. Perfect for those new to yoga. $15/drop-in. Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Rd, Cincinnati. 513-761-1697.

Yoga – 6:15-7:30pm. $10/drop-in. Serenity Now Holistic Healing Center, 8761 U.S. Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-647-7780.

Yoga for the Heart – 6:15-7:45pm. Suitable for beginners and advanced levels. Passes available.

New student special: $4/4 classes. Vitality Cincinnati, 3925 Montgomery Rd. Register, Sherry Joy: 513-861-9642 or JoyfulLifeYoga.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 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.

Vibrant Light Yoga – 10-11:15am. $12/dropin. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.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.

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

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Uncorked Wine Tour – 6-8pm. $5. Whole Foods Market, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason. 398-9358.

Shamanic Journey – 6:30-8:30pm. 2nd Fri. With Gary Matthews. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash. 513-4895302.

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.

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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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.

Five after Five – 5pm. Admission limited to 250.

Enjoy 5 delicious dishes plus dessert, paired with 5 fabulous wines. $5 tickets from 5-6:30pm or until sell out. Cost includes wine, food tasting and a Whole Foods wine glass. Bring your glass back to the next tasting for $1 off punch card. Whole Foods Market Rookwood, 2693 Edmonson Rd, Cincinnati.

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