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Dr. Elizabeth Woolford has been a physician acupuncturist at Alliance Integrative Medicine since its opening in 1999. Dr. Woolford specializes in Prolotherapy, a method of non-surgical joint repair. Prolotherapy is a form of regenerative therapy that uses injections around joints to strengthen ligaments & tendons after injury or overuse. Consider Prolotherapy if you are suffering with tennis /golfers elbow, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, whiplash, osteoarthritis, disc/facet issues, TMJ pain, rotator cuff injuries, and more.

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Dr. Caylin Holmes joined the Chiropractic team at Alliance Integrative Medicine in 2016. She is the first fellow in the Integrative Medicine Chiropractor of Excellence Program. While her primary focus is on the strength and conditioning of the everyday person, Dr. Holmes particularly enjoys working with athletes, especially runners, developing Rehabilitative Exercise Programs. She is also able to perform a wide range of other treatments and techniques including: traction, decompression, ultrasound, activator, cold-laser, taping and more.

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his year our family chose to move closer to the city to be with family and friends. When we built our last house we handpicked all the yard plants except for a few trees. The butterfly bushes and day lilies were a perennial favorite of mine and now I’m excited to see what treasures pop up in our new yard this spring. Our April feature article by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko, “Eco Yards: Turning Lawns Into Native Landscapes,” explores delicious concepts for environmentally friendly landscaping that are big on beauty while saving time, money and precious water resources. We’re also underscoring an article in our October issue on game changers in which we profiled local brothers Jacob and Lucas Thompson, owners of Barefoot Design. We like how they continue to support the vision of healthy people on a healthy planet by thoughtfully planting and tending to landscapes that benefit all life on Earth. You can learn more about participating in their mission at BarefootDesign.org. Dining al fresco in summer’s balmy air feeds my soul and is a top pick in my favorite ways to enjoy a leisurely evening. I love cooking meals with friends using garden-fresh ingredients. So far I’ve mastered a few herbs, mainly mint and basil, and a few varieties of lettuces; I still have a long way to go, but better gardening is a goal I’m aiming for. Meanwhile, farmers’ markets fill in nicely. Celebrating Earth Day each year in April brings a timely reminder to dig into learning more about native plant species appropriate to our local climate, emphasizing those that help us conserve water, reduce the need for fertilizers, eliminate toxic pesticides and safeguard pollinators and other wildlife. We are all necessary stewards of the land, each able to make a significant difference in the well-being of the environment that benefits us all. I hope you enjoy the practical insights shared by our contributing experts and are well on your way to creating a truly beautiful yard that blesses at every turn. In health and happiness,

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2016 review from Australia’s Murdoch University, in Perth, confirms the cognitive benefits of consuming plants in the Salvia genus, particularly sage. Cognition includes processes associated with attention, memory, judgment, evaluation, reasoning, problem solving and decision making. Researchers discussed the theory that an accumulation of amyloid-ß peptide (Aß) in the body is responsible for some cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s patients. Studies have shown that sage can protect mice against Aß-induced neurotoxicity, thus helping to preserve cognition. The researchers also highlighted acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter believed to play an important role in attention, learning, memory and motivation. ACh enzyme inhibitors help prevent alterations in ACh, preserving these functions. In vitro and animal studies show that some species of salvia are effective ACh enzyme inhibitors. In addition, animal studies have shown that sage extracts can reduce depression and anxiety. Both of these conditions can contribute to a decrease in cognitive function. Further research is needed to determine the extent of the effect and safe dosage.

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arefoot running has become a popular activity for athletes, and with the right training, can be a helpful tool for many runners. A recent study from the University of Jaén, in Spain, confirms the benefits of barefoot running. Researchers set out to determine what types of changes a 12-week program of barefoot running would produce in foot strike patterns, inversion, eversion and foot rotation. Thirty-nine recreational athletes with no experience in barefoot running participated. Twenty formed the experimental group, with 19 serving as a control group. Researchers determined each runner’s low, high and comfortable running speed and conducted pre- and post-running tests using cameras to document foot strike patterns. The experimental group’s training consisted of a progressive increase in the duration and frequency of barefoot running, while those in the control group performed the same progressive running program with their shoes on. The experimental group showed significant changes in foot strike pattern, with a tendency toward a mid-foot strike at all speeds. They also displayed changes in foot rotation and inversion toward a more centered strike at the lower speed, supporting the notion that progressive barefoot training can help athletes trying to change their foot pattern to a mid- or front-foot strike.

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According to data service Mercaris, the U.S. had a record 4.1 million acres of organic farmland in 2016, an 11 percent increase over 2014. As of June 2016, the number of certified organic farms reached 14,979, including 1,000 startups. The top states in organic cropland after California, with 688,000 acres, are Montana, Wisconsin, New York and North Dakota. Montana hosted a 30 percent increase to 417,000 acres in 2016, adding 100,000 acres since 2014 and 50 new organic farms. In assessing the positive trend, Scott Shander, a Mercaris economist, says, “With today’s lower commodity grain prices, farmers are looking to add value and meet consumer demands. The global market is dictating U.S. prices. Demand for organic corn and soybeans is still growing strongly, but production is not growing as fast, so more of the production will be international.”

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Insects Assault America’s Forests In a towering forest of centuries-old eastern hemlocks, the tiny hemlock woolly adelgid spends its life sucking sap and eventually killing the tree. The bug is one example of an expanding horde of insects draining the life out of forests from New England to the West Coast. Aided by global trade, a warming climate and drought-weakened terrain, this invasion represents one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in the U.S. Scientists say they are already driving some tree species toward extinction and causing billions of dollars a year in damage, with the situation expected to worsen. Today’s connected world enables foreign invaders to cross oceans in packing materials or on garden plants, and then reach American forests to rapidly expand their ranges. According to a new study in Ecological Applications, scientists say several species of hemlock and 20 species of ash could become nearly extinct in coming decades. Such destruction would eliminate a critical sponge to capture greenhouse gas emissions, a natural shelter for birds and native insects and a reliable food supply for bears and other animals. Dead forests also increase the danger of wildfires.

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Kiara Nirghin, a South African teenage girl and recent winner of the Google Science Fair’s Community Impact Award for the Middle East and Africa, is pioneering a new technology to fight drought. The Holy Web, her super-absorbent polymer, can store reserves of water hundreds of times its own weight. Drought remains one of South Africa’s main challenges, with at least eight provinces requiring regular food relief. The project is designed to help farmers in dry areas build large water reservoirs for an adequate and regular supply of water for irrigation. “I wanted to minimize the effect that drought has on the community, and the main thing it affects is the crops. That was the springboard for the idea,” says Nirghin. Her invention uses recycled and biodegradable waste products such as avocado skins and orange peels to make the polymer sustainable, affordable and environmentally friendly. Source: CNN

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yn Hogrefe of the Women’s Health Initiatives Foundation (WHIF) will sponsor the First Annual Wellness Symposium, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, at the Shaker Run Golf Club, 1320 Golf Club Drive in Lebanon. The Women's Health Initiatives Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide education to women about achieving optimal health through natural hormone balance, nutritional supplementation, and healthy lifestyle choices as well as to raise money for research in the fields of cancer prevention. WHIF’s current initiative is to support New Hope for Cancer at the Rosenberg Integrative Cancer and Treatment Institute where cancer patients are being saved every day. All proceeds from this event will benefit New Hope for Cancer and Dr Mark Rosenberg. This event is an amazing opportunity to enjoy informative lectures from five local doctors as well as view exhibits, get free literature and attend book signings. Keynote speaker, Dr. Susan Silberstein, will present a potentially life-changing talk titled “Fight Cancer With Your Fork” that outlines ways to protect against cancer, prevent its recurrence, or support a fight against the disease using nutrition. Silberstein’s address will be followed by lectures from four local doctors that will discuss the following topics: An Integrative Approach to Pain, Dr. Hal Blatman Finding and Choosing Mental Wellness, Dr. Allen Lewis Conscious Conception: Family Steps for Baby Planning, Dr. Nathan Morris Accelerating Wellness With Thermography, Dr. Anthony Peana The cost for this all-day event is $99 and includes lunch as well a morning and afternoon snacks provided by Montgomery Inn. For more information or to register, call the WHIF at 937371-4838 or visit BeatCancer.org. Advance reservations are recommended. See ads, pages 12 & 27.

Fight Cancer with Your Fork Dr. Susan Silberstein founded the Center for the Advancement in Cancer Education, a federally approved, national not-for-profit organization based in Richboro, PA, after the death of her young husband to cancer in October 1977. She served as the organization’s executive director for 35 years before assuming her current position as educational director. Silberstein’s mission is to provide research-based education on preventing, coping with and beating Cancer through diet, lifestyle, and other immune boosting approaches. Since inception, the center has provided individual consultations to nearly 30,000 cancer patients and group trainings to over 50,000 prevention-seekers. As an international speaker on nutrition, cancer prevention, and complementary and alternative medicine, Silberstein lectures frequently at medical and nursing schools, continuing oncology nursing education programs, universities, corporations, and other organizations. She is also the author of several books including Hungry for Health and Hungrier for Health and winner of numerous awards for her work in cancer education. Susan Silberstein, PhD is a Phi Beta Kappa and Fulbright scholar with numerous awards for her work in cancer education. Among her awards are the Jefferson Award of the American Institute for Public Service, the Legion of Honor Award of the Chapel of Four Chaplains, the Montgomery County Woman of Vision Award, the Founder’s Award of the National Foundation for Alternative Medicine, and the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education. She is also an accomplished linguist, a trained opera singer, and mother of four. For more information, call 215 942-6438 (Toll Free 1-888-5512223) or visit BeatCancer.org.

An Integrative Approach to Pain Dr. Hal Blatman is the medical director of the Blatman Health & Wellness Center and a past president of the American Holistic Medical Association. He is co-author of Winner’s Guide to Pain Relief, an easy, do-it-yourself guide for understanding and treating myofascial pain and a nationally recognized specialist in treating myofascial pain disorders. He is credentialed in pain management, occupational and environmental medicine, integrative holistic medicine, and ozone therapy. In the early 1990s, Blatman studied with the late Janet Travell, a pioneer in pain management and physician to President John F. Kennedy. During the past 30 years, his practice evolved from orthopedic and allopathic medicine to a holistic, functional medicine practice that treats patients of natural awakenings April 2017

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all ages. Blatman's team specializes in providing solutions for healing pain, ligament and tendon injury, and fibromyalgia/ chronic fatigue syndrome. Treatments combine nutrition, bioidentical hormones, prolotherapy, trigger point injections, herbal medicine, detoxification, stem cell injections and other modalities. He has been teaching for twenty years, and in the past 15 years he has developed a program of intensive weekend workshops training physicians to successfully treat people with varied pain conditions from headache to foot pain, fibromyalgia, lower back, pelvic pain and scoliosis. Hal S. Blatman, M.D., is the founder and medical director of Blatman Health and Wellness Center in Cincinnati. He also maintains offices in Manhattan, NY and Seattle WA. For more information, call 513-956-3200 or visit BlatmanHealthAndWellness.com. See ad, page 23.

Finding and Choosing Mental Wellness Dr. Allan Lewis is a respected national and international speaker on targeted nutrient management for the treatment of learning, mood and behavior disorders. He graduated from the University of Washington, School of Medicine in 1990 and completed his pediatric residency at Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1993. Lewis currently uses integrative and functional medicine for the management of autism, attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS/PANDAS), lyme disease, behavior disorder, anxiety, depression and other chronic medical illnesses. He specializes in targeted nutrient therapy of biochemical imbalances that underlie the symptoms of many illnesses he sees at Sancta Familia Center for Integrative Medicine, LLC. Allen T. Lewis, M.D. is the founder of Integrative Pediatrics of Ohio, which has recently changed its name to the Sancta Familia Center for Integrative Medicine. For more information, call 614-259-3760 or visit SanctaFamiliaCenter.com

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Dr. Nathan Morris of Good Medicine in Oxford believes that the first steps to a healthy family happen before a baby is born. Pre-Natal planning starts with the families overall health and environment. Preparing a woman’s body prior to conception allows optimization of fertility and future baby development and health. He

provides programs for couples to be intentional about their family's future through functional medicine principles. Morris also specializes in determining connections between seemingly disparate clinical observations, approaching the body as an integrated whole. This approach allows examination of the root cause of problems so that complex issues become simplified. He applies genetic testing as a tool to objectively guide personalized approaches to detoxification, age-related cognitive function, and cellular health. Nathan Morris, M.D. is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner that sees patients of all ages at his Good Medicine practice in Oxford. Dr. Morris graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine at Shreveport in 1997 and specializes in Family Medicine. For more information, email Info@GoodMedicineOnline.com, call 513-273-9944 or visit GoodMedicineOnline.com

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Laser Technique Helps Eliminate Allergies by James Occhiogrosso

llergies can be painful and annoying, especially when severe. Creating wellness coach Becky Appelfeller has extensive training in integrative energy medicine and bio-energetic medicine for treating allergies and stress-related disorders. She helps clients find relief for everything from the stress of hay fever and food allergies, to environmental stressors and autoimmune disorders. One of Appelfeller’s tools, the Lzr7 Laser allergy system provides a non-invasive, painless and relatively quick way to alleviate stresses in the body including allergies. According to Appelfeller, “This holistic approach to healing combines the benefits of advanced biofeedback assessment, laser acupuncture and auricular therapy.” An allergic reaction is an inappropriate response by the body to a substance that is otherwise harmless. Lzr7 Laser allergy therapy helps change the way the body perceives a substance as a stressor or an allergen, thereby rendering the response as minimal or not at all. This technology has proved to be an effective option for both adults and children for balancing the immune system and creating relief from many acute and chronic conditions. Appelfeller was introduced to the power of laser allergy therapy after a severe reaction to sunburn that caused her to develop full-blown autoimmune symptoms. After countless visits to conventional doctors and the use of various medications, she continued having relapses for several years. Appelfeller states, “I have always been interested in alternative viewpoints and one day I decided there had to be a better way to 18

solve my problem. Eventually, I visited an alternative therapist using Lzr7 laser therapy for allergies, stress and autoimmune problems, and found that it actually worked.” After experiencing the therapy, Appelfeller noticed her relapses and autoimmune symptoms fading. She says, “The biggest test came when I could be in the sun for an extended time without a return of symptoms that had plagued me for years.” The laser treatment reconditions malfunctioning immune systems, reduces inflammation, and repairs damaged cells. After a brief test to find each patient’s immune sensitivities, the system attunes the laser to the patients’ needs. The laser is then focused on ear and body acupressure points to retune specific nerve bundles, often leaving clients free of symptoms. During a session, the client wears a cuff-like device with contacts that connect to a computer. Says Appelfeller, “The system identifies stressed areas of the body as well as allergen reactions.” The client remains in the cuff holding a copper rod in the other hand, while Appelfeller uses the laser to stimulate acupuncture points. “She continues, “The laser creates endorphins, or feel-good chemicals in the body, training the immune system to recognize the substance as less harmful.” In addition to using the Lzr7 Laser for allergy therapy, Appelfeller specializes in the connection between gut health and physical/mental wellbeing, and the correlation between inflammation, food sensitivities, allergies, emotions and chronic illness. She also uses applied kinesiology and detoxification techniques to painlessly and effectively identify and treat chronic illnesses such

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as, allergies, hives, fibromyalgia, brain fog, depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, ADD, Autism, Aspergers, and autoimmune disorders. Many stressors can also be evaluated with biofeedback body scans and applied kinesiology. Both methods indicate areas of stress and concern, which can then treated with specific homeopathic frequencies, tapping, hypnosis or the laser. Appelfeller believes that incorporating nutrition education into wellness coaching is also very important. By integrating nutritional wellness and lifestyle changes people become active participants in altering the course of their individual health. This creates sustainable outcomes and long-term changes beneficial for health. She is also experienced in conducting individual nutritional and stress assessments, facilitating groups, teaching classes, and providing one-onone wellness and lifestyle coaching. This wide range of treatment modalities enables Appelfeller to treat a full range of stressors from very simple allergies to complex cases, restoring health and wellness and allowing the body to readjust itself in a painless and non-invasive way. Becky Appelfeller is a certified Bio-Energetic Practitioner and certified Creating Life Wellness Coach with more than 20 years experience helping individuals to improve their health through better choices and reducing stressors that impede healing. She is also a certified Rubenfeld practitioner and a certified Gestalt therapist with advanced training for working with groups, couples and families. Her practice is Southern Ohio Holistic Wellness Center located at 10501 Success Lane, Centerville. For more information, call 614-468-5015, email Rennieroux7@yahoo.com, or visit SWOHLaserAllergy.com. See ad, page 16. James Occhiogrosso is a natural health practitioner, herbalist, author of the book “Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life,” editor and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings. Connect with him at 239-652-0421, or visit HealthNaturallyToday.com.

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tissue metabolism. Utilizing massage therapy on a regular basis should be part of any health and wellness program. Also, by learning to self-perform pain-relieving myofascial release techniques, a person can increase the overall health and wellness effects of therapy.

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assage therapy is an ancient tradition that promotes natural healing. Today, many people often think of it as a treat for a loved one or even oneself that can help induce relaxation or relieve discomfort. It can be done with heat or stones, and performed with techniques that work muscles and tissues deeply for pain relief or softly for comfort. Massage therapy is often added to other therapies such as, acupuncture and chiropractic. Even some dentists offer massage therapy after the tension of mouth care. Fascia is the thin film that lies on and between muscle fibers or thick samples of gristle on a typical beefsteak. Research has shown that repetitive strain injuries cause a release of inflammatory chemicals into damaged fascia and muscles. Using the same muscles over and over, and then over and over again causes such injuries. This inflammatory chemical release may result in pain that can be quite severe, but it is part of human biology and a mechanism used by the body to effect healing and repair. Massage and myofascial release have been shown to reduce the concentration of these inflammatory healing chemicals in the injured muscles and fascia. Ninety seconds of massage therapy can reduce the inflammatory chemicals caused by eight hours of chemical changes caused by repetitive strain. In the book Winnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guide to

Pain Relief, Dr. Blatman describes ways to use a rubber ball as a self-massage tool. Massage therapy has tremendous implications for treating pain from strain injuries as well as other problems. Aside from being a feel-good passive treatment, it can alter the chemistry of inflammation in painful tissues and help detoxify tissue from the byproducts (exhaust) of normal muscle and

Dr. Hal Blatman has medical offices in Cincinnati, Manhattan, and the Sophia Health Institute in Seattle. He is an MD that thinks more like a naturopath or an osteopath, and takes the time to listen to his patients. Blatman teaches medical, osteopathic, and naturopathic medical students and is the founder and medical director of Blatman Health and Wellness Center in Cincinnati. His practice offers comprehensive healing options from both mainstream and integrative medicine. For more information, call 513-956-3200 or visit BlatmanHealthAndWellness.com. See ad, page 23.

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haron Puszko, Ph.D., founder of the Daybreak Geriatric Massage Institute, in Indianapolis, teaches and certifies massage therapists working in assisted living, long-term care and memory care facilities. She relates, “These individuals appreciate not only the physiological benefits of massage but also having a therapist touch and address them by their names. A 105-yearold woman jokes, ‘Now that they’ve figured out how to keep us alive for so long, they don’t know what to do with us. Thank God for massage therapy.’” Specialty certificate programs such as Puszko’s, representing advanced education and training within a modality qualified as therapeutic massage and bodywork, are benefitting both massage therapists and clients. Some outcomebased specialty modalities considered as requirements for specific populations such as seniors, athletes, infants and cancer patients and survivors, are referred to as “medical massage”. The nonprofit National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork provides an accredited, voluntary certification beyond entry-level state licensure. To maintain their status, therapists must complete 24 hours of

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continuing education and 100 hours of work experience, and pass a criminal background check every two years. The certifying board also approves continuing education providers that teach specialty techniques, including integrative health care, sports massage and military veteran massage. The result is therapies administered according to a national standard of excellence requisite for therapists working in collaboration with doctors, chiropractors, wellness centers, retirement care communities and other medical settings. Puszko, an approved provider who founded her service in 2000, offers beginning and advanced weekend workshops for therapists on the complexities of physiological changes and technical skills required to work with geriatric or senior clients. She works from three offices in upscale retirement communities and teaches approved continuing education curricula throughout the U.S. and internationally. “Although the skills I teach are not taught in massage school, they are in demand at independent and assisted living facilities where massage is considered a vital aspect of health care,” says Puszko. “Older Americans represent the

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greatest challenge to massage therapists. For elderly residents, stretching and pulling on delicate skin and joints, as well as pushing one’s elbow into gluteus maximus muscles, are unacceptable approaches.” She explains that they might be called upon for a range of needs from helping prepare a 70-year-old marathoner for a race to reducing the stress of an exhausted hospice patient. Geri Ruane is one of four founding directors of Oncology Massage Alliance, in Austin, Texas. She manages the operations for this nonprofit created in 2011 to help therapists that volunteer to administer complimentary hand and foot massage therapy to cancer patients and caregivers in chemotherapy infusion rooms and prior to radiation treatment. The alliance offers financial assistance to licensed massage therapists for advanced training through approved third-party oncology massage classes and provides hands-on experience with cancer patients. Ruane defines the essential aspects of an oncology massage therapist’s

(OMT) skill set. “A properly trained therapist has an informed understanding of the disease itself and the many ways it can affect the human body; the side effects of cancer treatments, such as medications, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation; and the ability to modify massage techniques in order to adapt accordingly. Our main purpose is to reduce stress and provide emotional support for cancer patients and caregivers in radiation and infusion rooms.” For example, an OMT will ask a patient about their cancer treatment history, including particulars of related individual health issues, prior to the massage. Hospitals in 35 states and Washington, D.C., now offer massage therapy to individuals during cancer treatment. MK Brennan, president of the Society for Oncology Massage, created in 2007, in Toledo, Ohio, is a registered nurse with a longtime practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brennan observes, “In nursing school, I was taught how to give a back rub, an aspect of patient care once provided by all

nurses, but no longer part of a nurse’s education. It now appears that there could be a resurgence of interest in offering massage therapy in hospitals that would encompass more medical aspects and require modified techniques for different patient populations.” In addition to oncology and geriatric massage, other select massage therapy modalities such as orthopedic, bodywork, Asian techniques and those related to pregnancy, infant and child health care as well as other special needs require advanced education and training. Before making an appointment with a massage therapist/bodyworker for a specific type of help, inquire about their knowledge, experience, training and continuing education. Ask about additional credentials above entry-level core education that are specific to special needs. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,” says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used. His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative. Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife. 24

Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawn-free yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change. To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both.

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From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.” “Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

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In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fern-like leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance. “Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type

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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a lowgrowing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.” Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

Mediterranean and California Coast

Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.” “Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee. They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who

covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.” Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better. For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

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“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf. “Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues. “Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.” Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage. John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.

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A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch. com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.” The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

Water-Saving Gardens

“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live,

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saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

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frequently than the turf lawn they replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,”

cautions Penick. “It can also be easy to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.” Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”

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“Many solar energy users want to monitor their system using their computer, tablet or smartphone through advances in energy software,” says Allison Lindquist, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which hosts the Annual Energy Fair and sustainable living event every June in Custer, Wisconsin. “One highlight last year was PacketFlux Technologies’ SiteMonitor.” “When a homeowner views their energy monitoring data, they quickly begin seeing the correlation between their energy consumption and production,” says Leon Dulak, the MREA site manager. “The direct correlation drives them to change how they live and use energy.”

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Tesla Motors does more than produce high-end electric cars and solar shingles. The company is also on the cutting edge of future energy storage. Tesla’s new, compact Powerwall 2 battery system, complete with inverter, can power an average two-bedroom home for 24 hours. Chiras says, “Utilities throughout the nation are cracking down with special fees on solar-home owners that occasionally pull electricity from the grid. I think more people are going to opt to go off-grid or install a Tesla battery to provide nighttime power to preempt this. It’s easier to maintain than a standard lead-acid battery, and should last as long. When its useful life is over, the homeowner returns it to the company.” “Saltwater-based batteries for homeowners are coming up,” observes Clay Sterling, assistant professor of electrical technology at Kankakee Community College, in Kankakee, Illinois. “The batteries from Aquion Energy are nontoxic, safe and recyclable.” Their Aspen series of aqueous hybrid ion batteries contain neither heavy metals nor toxic chemicals and are non-flammable and non-explosive, adding to their safety.

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’ve run in cities, rural areas and suburbs. I’ve run while deployed to military bases in the Middle East, in cities on four continents, in blazing heat and winter snowstorms,” says Maria Cicio, a licensed professional counselor candidate and marathoner in Grove, Oklahoma. “I’ve been running regularly for 25 years, mostly injury-free, and have found what works best for me.” For beginners, Cicio recommends starting with a 5K race. “There are a hundred reasons why a full marathon would not be fun for a beginner, but trail running, charity races and 5K road races are perfect,” she says. Cicio attests the physical health benefits come from the training and preparation more than from the race itself. “You can run for many years before deciding to run an official race, in which case you’ll probably have already experienced increased cardiovascular health, improved muscle tone and strength. “Running your first race can focus your running and turn it into training. You might increase your daily or weekly mileage, depending on the planned length of the race, or add some speed work to your regular running routine. When I’m training for a race, I’m more in tune with what my body needs; I also sleep better,” she says. The mental benefits are what keep many people running, even after the physical ones seem to plateau, advises Cicio. “Running means regular exercise, so it can improve our general mood. While numerous studies show this to be true, the best evidence comes from runners themselves.” Almost everyone has heard of a runner’s high, even if we haven’t experienced it ourselves. It’s long been accepted that endorphins released during exercise create a feeling of euphoria after a satisfying workout. Recent research on mice 30

by the Central Institute of Mental Health at the University of Heidelberg Medical School, in Germany, suggests that it might be natural endocannabinoids that lighten our mood and contribute to the high. Meditation master Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, in Halifax, Canada, teaches an online course, The Art of Mindful Running. He points out that running, or doing any physical activity, in a meditative state can deepen, train and enhance the mind. “Within 20 to 30 minutes, you have an opportunity to work with your mind. Instead of just spacing out or trying to get exercise, you can actually say, ‘I am going to be present, I am going to relate to my breathing and my movement a little bit,’” says Mipham. “This is healthy both for the mind and the body.” Those looking for an alternative to running on concrete and asphalt find that trail running ups the fun factor while nature nurtures us. “While I’d always loved running races, the roads rarely changed. Even the same trail tends to change daily, with a new puddle or a log to jump or crawl over, or a new offshoot. The natural running landscape is full of surprises,” says Nikki Partridge, an avid trail runner, American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and Stott Pilates instructor in Auburn, California. “Trail running healed me,” says Partridge. “I always had some injury from running: tendonitis, sprained ankles, runner’s knee, pulled hamstrings, illiotibial band syndrome, shin splints or plantar fasciitis. I became a walking encyclopedia on injury and recovery. But the trails saved me. I no longer pronated when I ran, I had no more tendonitis from running on canting sidewalks—even my knee pain disappeared—my balance improved and my body was happy.” When winding down after a race, carve out ample time for recovery and reflection. “I always ask myself what I liked about how it was organized, course conditions, support staff and the after-party, and then look for another race that fits my preferences,” says Cicio. “Consider taking a vacation around a particular race that interests you or find a local road race the next time you travel. For a modest fee, you get to run a race and typically luck into a T-shirt, food and party camaraderie.” The running world can open our eyes to new places, good people and greater self-awareness, along with physical fitness. Spring is a good time to lace up our shoes and begin the expansive journey. Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and senior staff writer for LongevityTimes online. Connect at Aimee@LongevityTimes.com.

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t was standing inside I learned early Nothing. I was held in a Timpanogos Cave (a darkness so deep that my on we live by eyes seemed shut even national monument) as an 8-year-old child that marked wild mercy. though they were open. All me. Hiking to the entrance I could hear was the sound of the cave with our church group, we of water dripping and the beating heart were ushered in by a park ranger. Imof the mountain. mediately, the cool air locked inside the I don’t know how long I stood inside mountain enveloped us and we wore Timpanogos Cave before our church it as loose clothing. Immense stalacleader realized I was missing, but it was tites and stalagmites hung down from long enough to have experienced how the ceiling and rose up from the floor, fear moves out of panic toward wonder. declaring themselves teeth. We were Inside the cave, I knew I would be found. inside the gaping mouth of an animal What I didn’t know was what would find and we were careful not to disturb the me—the spirit of Timpanogos. beast, traversing the cave on a narrow To this day, my spiritual life is found constructed walkway above the floor so inside the heart of the wild. I do not fear as not to disturb its fragility. But it was it, I court it. When I am away, I anticipate the Great Heart of Timpanogos Cave my return, needing to touch stone, rock, that captured my attention. water, the trunks of trees, the sway of When everyone else left the chargrasses, the barbs of a feather, the fur left ismatic form, I stayed. I needed more behind by a shedding bison. time to be closer to it, to watch its red Wallace Stegner, a mentor of mine, orange aura pulsating in the cavernous wrote: “If we preserved as parks only space of shadows. I wanted to touch those places that have no economic the heart, run the palms of my hands on possibilities, we would have no parks. its side, believing that if I did, I could And in the decades to come, it will not better understand my own heart, which be only the buffalo and the trumpeter was invisible to me. I was only inches swan that need sanctuaries. Our own away, wondering whether it would be species is going to need them, too. It cold or hot to the touch. It looked like needs them now.” ice, but it registered as fire. Suddenly, I heard the heavy door Excerpts from The Hour of Land: A slam and darkness clamp down. The Personal Topography of America’s group left without me. I was forgotNational Parks by Terry Tempest Williams, ten—alone—locked inside the cave. reprinted with permission. Learn more at I waved my hand in front of my face. CoyoteClan.com/index.html.

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current threats to marine life and become inspired by peers sharing ideas and successes,” says Russell. Planning and skill-building sessions fuel action, often assisted by microgrants to help kick-start community projects. Russell is also involved with the nonprofit EarthEcho International, which activates young leaders through peer-topeer networks. One recent campaign, 3T4E, encouraged youth worldwide to pick up three pieces of trash on November 1 and document their efforts. Nearly 2 million social media impressions later, they’ve reached youth in 24 states, in 19 countries and on six continents, according to Executive Director Mia DeMezza. Founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, the Washington, D.C., EarthEcho shares service learning stories that record steps young people are taking to mitigate local waterway issues. In a virtual classroom field trip series, they can explore issues such as oceanic dead zones and acidification through dynamic multimedia presentations. “These young people are going to inherit the problems we’ve created, and deserve a seat at the table,” says DeMezza. Given the opportunity, youth can play a key role in conservation, research

and policy making for Earth’s oceans. “I look at youth not as leaders of the future, but leaders of today,” says Russell. Daniela Fernandez, 23, is one of the youth leaders working to bridge the generational divide on ocean conservation issues. An undergraduate at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., she was invited to a 2013 United Nations (UN) meeting to address the state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.” The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy. Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online. Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference.

The SOA, recognized by the United Nations as a game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain. Actionable steps include advocating for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016. Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike. “You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire people to take action,” says Russell. Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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ongoingevents sunday East Cincy Beginning Yoga – 9-10:15am. First class is free. $14/drop-in; passes available. 503 W Main St, Batavia. 513-331-9525. EastCincYoga.com. Peace Practice Group – 12-1pm. Cordially discuss, skillfully practice peacefulness using ancient, modern and inner wisdom. Free. Covington. To register: 859-905-0109.

monday Embody Yoga – 9:30am. Whole body awareness. $15/drop-in, $40/mo. ECOconsciously Yoga, 4138 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati. 513-301-9397. Noontime Nurture Yoga – 12-1:15pm. With Beverly Gorman. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com. Yoga Mind, Body & Soul – 6-7:15pm. With Donna Hansen. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com. Meditation – 7pm. Join Dr. Gary Pekoe as he gently guides us into our center for relaxing, guided deep meditation. $5 donation. Ailie Wellness Center, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 513-432-4182. Gary@ AilieWellness.com.

tuesday Parkinson’s Disease Basic Class – 1:10-2:10pm. For those PD clients who are independent but require additional assistance. Clients in this group are required to have an assistant with them. $12. Coors Core Fitness, Anderson, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati. For more info: 513-233-CORE. Prenatal Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Led by Antonia von Hirschberg. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com. Restorative Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Beneficial for anyone recovering from physical injury and for stress relief. $10/session. Live Well Chiropractic Center, 6860 Tylersville Rd, Mason. To register, Jo Ellen Ryan: 505-635-9110 or jryan7299@gmail.com. Yoga with Susanne – 7-8pm. Unite the mind, body and spirit through yoga. Appropriate for beginners. Sign up now for discounted monthly classes. $7/ drop-in. Ailie Wellness Center, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 513-432-4182. Gary@AilieWellness.com.

wednesday Hatha Yoga with Tanuja Singh – 12-1:15pm. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com. Strength and Flow Vinyasa Yoga with Jill Conyers – 5:30-6:30pm. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com.

Free Women’s Defense/Fight Training – 7-8pm. Come join other women as you learn to box, kickbox and ground fight in this unique setting. Not your typical martial arts gym. Empowerment, exercise and skill. No experience necessary. Ages 13 and up with parental consent. Ailie Wellness Center, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 513-432-4182. Gary@ AilieWellness.com. Mixed Level: Roots with Pam Painter – 7-8:45pm. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com.

thursday Madeira Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr. 3:30-6pm. Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira. MadeiraFarmersMarket.com. I Am Yoga Kids Class – 5pm. Ages 7+. $7/drop-in, $20/mo. ECOnscioulsy Yoga, 4138 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati. 513-301-9397. East Cincy Gentle Yoga – 6:45pm. First class is free. $14/drop-in; passes available. 503 W Main St, Batavia. 513-331-9525. EastCincYoga.com. Free Women’s Defense/Fight Training – 7-8pm. Come join other women as you learn to box, kickbox and ground fight in this unique setting. Not your typical martial arts gym. Empowerment, exercise and skill. No experience necessary. Ages 13 and up with parental consent. Ailie Wellness Center, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 513-432-4182. Gary@ AilieWellness.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 Mixed Level: Roots with Pam Painter – 1011:45am. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com. Parkinson’s Disease Advance Class – 11am. For those PD clients who are independent and can get on and off the floor and exercise on their own 3-4 days a week. $12. King’s Island-Church Venture. For more info: 513-233-CORE. Lunchtime Express Yoga with Laura Lejeune – 12-1pm. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: 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. 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 Sat. Karma Wellness Studio, 2067 Beechmont Ave, Fl 2, Cincinnati. For pricing, times & registration: 513-233-9355. KarmaWellnessStudio.com. Pranayam for Wellness with Suman Jha – 8-9am. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com. Qigong with Suman Jha – 9-10am.$15/dropin. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com. Parkinson’s Disease Advance Class – 9:30am. For those PD clients who are independent and can get on and off the floor and exercise on their own 3-4 days a week. $12. Blue Ash Choice Physical Therapy, 9419 Kenwood Rd, Blue Ash. For more info: 513-233-CORE. Give Back Yoga – 10:15-11am. Designed to gather community around a common cause while giving back the gift of yoga. Donation proceeds go to Give Back Yoga Foundation. ECOnsciously, 4138 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati. 513-301-9397. 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. Parkinson’s Disease Advance Class – 11:30am. For those PD clients who are independent and can get on and off the floor and exercise on their own 3-4 days a week. $12. Coors Core Fitness, Anderson, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati. For more info: 513-233-CORE. Wine Tasting – 2-5pm. Country Fresh Market and Wine Depot, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. 513-474-9167.

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CHIROPRACTIC CARE Alliance Integrative Medicine

Dr. Caylin Holmes 6400 E Galbraith Rd Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-791-5521 MyHealingPartner.com Dr. Caylin Holmes is the newest chiropractic physician at Alliance Integrative Medicine primarily focusing on strength and conditioning of the everyday person and athlete, especially runners. Her wide range of chiropractic techniques includes taping, traction, activator, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and more. See ad, page 3.

LIVE WELL CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

Dr. Kim Muhlenkamp-Wermert 6860 Tylersville Rd, Ste 1 Mason, OH 45040 Ph: 513-285-7482 Fax: 513-285-7483 DrKim.LiveWell@gmail.com LiveWellCC.com We look at the whole body to find the cause of the problem, helping you get well, stay well and Live Well. Specializing in pregnancy and children. See ad, page 16.

ENERGY medicine ANNE STEFFEN-RUSSO

Energetic Answers 1350 Michigan Ave, Cincinnati. OH 45208 513-473-7447 EnergeticAnswers.com An internationally know intuitive energy practitioner and medical intuitive. Progressive alternative therapies that work. Specializing in answers for sensitive people.

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HEALING TOUCH HOLISTIC HEALING LLC

Nancy Lavergne, Certified Healing Touch Practitioner 9059 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd West Chester, OH 45069 513-260-1273 HTHolisticHealing.com A Heart-Centered practitioner devoted to serving clients on their road to recovery, restoring balance and harmony to their energy systems. Improving the quality of life for clients undergoing treatments for cancer, accelerate healing from surgery, relieve pain and reduce stress.

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY MINDY MUNOWITZ, DDS, NMD, IBND

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Christy Cotterman, Life and Emotional Healing Coach 513-827-2757 Christy@WhollyHealingExperience.com WhollyHealingExperience.com We all have trapped, unresolved emotions in the body from past and present stressors. The result is fatigue, anxiety, depression and self-sabotaging behavior. Get your energy and life back. Free discovery session. See ad, page 31.

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HORMONE THERAPY HAPPY HORMONE COTTAGE

6860 Tylersville Rd, Ste 9 Mason, OH 45040 513-444-6343 Info@HappyHormoneCottage.com HappyHormoneCottage.com Educational and medical facility focused on refilling hormone receptors that deplete with age. This strategy eradicates the symptoms of hormone imbalance and prevents disease as we age. Come see us! See ad, page 9.

DARLENE SAND WALL, DMD

3505 Dixie Hwy, Erlanger, KY 41018 859-344-8500 DarleneSandWalldmd.com Dr. Sand Wall has a solid background in dental practice and procedures, with knowledge and understanding of energetic medicine. If the eyes are considered the gateway to the soul, then the mouth is the gateway to everything else. Dental health is an indicator of overall health. Dr. Sand Wall is committed to helping others keep their teeth and unique smile, for the rest of their life, without any troubles. See ad, page 8.

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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, back cover.

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Combining the best practices of conventional medicine with the best evidence-based alternative treatments, AIM’s experienced practitioners work with you to create a wellness plan that is preventive, proactive and personalized. See ad, page 3.

BLATMAN HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

Hal S. Blatman, MD 10653 Techwoods Cir 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 23.

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PILATES THERAPILATES FITNESS

Sheri Keller Burdick, PT, owner 7719 Five Mile Center, Five Mile Rd 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.

SHAMANISM GARY MATTHEWS

Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash, OH 45242 513-722-1917 ShamanicCounselor.com StillpointTherapy.com Counseling, shamanic journey, soul retrieval, empowerment, energy work. See ad, page 31.

SKINCARE AILIE BIODERMA

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Gary Pekoe, PhD, President & CEO 3651 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211 513-432-4182 AilieBio.com Ailie products relieve skin concerns like eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, dry skin and molluscum without pain, synthetic antibiotics or the fear of drug resistance. Our signature ingredient is from a plant that has been used safely for generations. We also use therapeutic essential oils to improve your health. See ad, page 32.

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THERMOGRAPHY MINDFUL WELLNESS MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

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Ailie Wellness is a center for discovery, empowerment and transformations for you. We hold weekly classes for yoga, meditation, holistic health coaching, doterra workshops and oils, transformational coaching and free women’s self defense classes. Also check out our skincare products for psoriasis, eczema, MRSA, molluscum, dry skin and more! See ad, page 28 and 32.

STILLPOINT CENTER FOR HEALING ARTS

11223 Cornell Park Dr, 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. See ad, page 31.

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