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he life of Nelson Mandela, a symbol of global peacemaking, exemplifies the significant difference a single individual can make in creating a better world. My favorite quote of his, “Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished,” calls out to us all to be mindful of our own ability to contribute to the greater good. After all, Mandela considered himself just a regular guy who saw an injustice and tirelessly worked to right it. I am privileged to be a part of the larger Natural Awakenings family of publishers, readers and advertisers that grasp the vision of what it takes to bring about positive change in our own communities. In our 2014 kickoff announcement, “Catalyst for Change: Natural Awakenings Celebrates 20 years,” Sharon Bruckman, company founder and CEO, applauds our nationwide readership: “Collectively, we comprise a great movement embodying ways of living that are healthy for people and the planet. Together, we are producing a pay-it-forward chain reaction of positive energy and conscious living that benefits everyone.” I have always strongly believed in the importance of taking responsibility for our own health instead of relying on drugs and surgery to fix problems created through poor lifestyle choices. Good health and harmony throughout life results from honest self-examination in an era when most of us major in selfjustification. Beyond the obvious repercussions in our own life, poor health also effects our family and friends. It also contributes to escalating healthcare costs. The issue is so widespread that our country’s fiscal health is teetering. While American spends the most dollars on fighting disease, our health status is one of the worst among developed nations. We are excited at the opportunity in this new year to focus again on Health and Wellness. In the article, “Build Your Own Wellness Dream Team: Take your Health to the Next Level,” Kathleen Barnes emphasizes that “Wellness is a team effort.” An integrative approach to healthcare focuses on using the best of both eastern and western medicine to achieve optimum wellness. Natural Awakenings readers are role models for our children and our community when it comes to consistently making naturally healthy choices in all areas of our lives. In “Healthier Choices in School Cafeterias,” Brent Donaldson illustrates the positive impact schools can have on youngsters in creating beneficial eating habits that can last a lifetime. I applaud The New School Montessori and their chef, Audrey Cobb, for their dedication to serving nutritious meals made from scratch daily. I hope it inspires other local schools to do the same. Brandon Schlunt, executive chef for HealthSavor, a healthy organic meal delivery service, is another local culinary expert committed to healthy food and healthy living. You’ll find him in our new 2014 Healthy Dining Guide, created to introduce you to local restaurants and food service companies committed to safe and delicious, nutritious meals. I hope you resolve to make good choices for yourself across the board starting today. May 2014 be your healthiest and happiest year yet. To your well-being,

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New School Montessori Hosts Open House

FoodieUS Now In Cincinnati

incinnati food lovers (foodies) now have a good reason to eat out more often, because FoodieUS is launching Foodie Cinci. Foodie is a handy deck of cards that features 52 Cincinnati restaurants of all cuisines and price points in different neighborhoods. Each card in the deck offers a $10 discount with a $30 minimum purchase. FoodieUS began in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2009. The company has since spread into 11 U.S. markets, including Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis. Every Foodie city has a chosen local charity to donate a portion of deck proceeds. A portion of the proceeds from every Foodie Cinci deck sold will be donated to The Freestore Food bank (FreeStoreFoodBank.org), a Cincinnati area organization with a mission to provide food services, create stability and further self-reliance for people in crisis. Foodie decks, available on the website and select participating restaurants, are valid through December 2014. Local nonprofits and other charitable groups may also be selling them to support the cause. For more information and a list of local participating restaurants, visit FoodieUS.com. See ad, page 9.

he New School Montessori (TNSM), the only Montessori school in Cincinnati accredited by the American Montessori Society, is hosting an open house from 2 to 4 p.m., January 26, where families are encouraged to explore the Montessori materials in the classroom and tour the campus. Historically, New School students have been encouraged to achieve respected positions as communicators, critical thinkers and tenacious learners. Graduates are confident and prepared to take on new challenges at any one of the fine middle schools in the city. Created more than 43 years ago, the faculty works tirelessly to remain at the forefront of their profession. The holistic program feeds children’s spirits, as well as providing healthy, chef-prepared lunches daily. Families at TNSM represent a variety of cultures, races and same-gender parent families, with an economic diversity representing 34 zip codes and 29 nationalities. At TNSM, arts are an extremely important part of the curriculum. While many other schools schools are cutting such programs, TNSM is focusing new light and space to the highquality arts programs in their new enrichment center. Location: 3 Burton Woods Ln., in North Avondale. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 513-281-7999 or visit NewSchoolMontessori.com. See ad, page 25.

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he Topo Trail Run Series is a winter trail run series held in six different Cincinnati area parks designed to keep participants active and enjoying the outdoors during the winter months. Each race location will have a five-to-six-mile loop and two 10-to-12-mile loops and are timed, with intermediate water stops and snacks afterward. Cash awards will be presented to the male and female winner of each race. There will be updated series standings after each race, with cash prizes based on series registration numbers for the top three male and female winners of the short and long course series. Registration cost is $15 per race. For more details or to register, visit TopoAdventureSports.org/TopoTrail.html.

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ackie Walton, a wellness coach and personal trainer, is offering workshops to teach women how to transform and improve their health. The six-week workshop series starts at 6:30 p.m., January 2. By blending fitness and food, Walton’s approach Jackie Walton is unique, non-conventional and holistic. She is able to get amazing results for her clients by teaching them healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Each workshop series also includes a free coaching session.

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he Loveland Farmers’ Market has extended its season by adding a weekly indoor market from 4 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday. The winter market is open from November to April in the Caranvansory building at Grailville. On average, 21 summer vendors will be offering a variety of produce, meat, soups, salads, breads, pastries, gift baskets, jams, jellies, nuts, cheese, hummus, vegan grahams, honey, olive oil, pizzas, coffee, cupcakes, alpaca and gift items each week. Location: 932 O’Bannonville Rd., Loveland. For more information, visit LoveLandFM.com. natural awakenings

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Cincinnati Naturalist Society Annual Meeting

Ten Thousand Villages, in O’Bryonville, hosted a special shopping benefit day to support relief work for the devastation resulting from Use this logo for reductions only, do not print magenta. Do not reduce this logo Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. This effort, in collaboramore than 35%. Magenta indicates the clear area, nothing should print in this space. You may reduce the logo to 30% without the tag and strap lines. tion with other Ten Thousand Village stores across the country Color of Wood Block Motif critical match to Pantone 1805. Letters print Pantone Process Black. resulted in more than $14,000 in donations. Ten Thousand Villages purchases handcrafted items from six organizations in the Philippines. Saffy Handicrafts decided to forego their annual Christmas party in the spirit of solidarity with their suffering countrymen and will instead send contributions from the staff to affected communities in nearby provinces.

he Cincinnati Naturalist Society kicks off the New Year with their first annual meeting from 6 to 9 p.m. January 9. Created in the fall of 2012, their goal is to help build relationships and foster stronger communities through the exploration of nature. The group plans monthly outdoor adventures such as hiking, canoeing, biking and camping. Previous adventures include hiking the Red River Gorge, biking the Loveland Bike Trail and canoeing the Little Miami River. New members are welcome and donations are accepted. Location: Starfire, 5030 Oaklawn Dr., Cincinnati. For more information, visit CincinnatiNaturalistSociety.Wordpress.com or call Joe at 513-227-6701.

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Duke Energy has named the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County as recipients of the Power Partner award for 2013, for making energy-efficient upgrades to the main library in downtown Cincinnati. Upgrades were implemented with the support of Duke Energy’s Smart $aver Incentive and Smart Building Advantage (SBA) programs. The libraries upgrades were the second-largest energy conservation measures identified in the SBA assessment report to date. The Power Partner award will be presented to the library on February 11 at their board meeting.

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ge and certain injuries can hinder efficient repair of damage to soft tissues including tendons that attach muscles to bones, ligaments that hold bones and tendons in place and fascia that help guide muscle groups and allow them to slide over other structures. What they all have in common is they predominantly comprise collagen and several herbs can eliminate inflammation and pain and help speed the healing process. Arnica montana is an herb that may assist the healing process by breaking up micro clots in damaged tissues through enzymatic action. Arnica montana Arnica also contains prostaglandin-blockers that relieve pain. According to Terry Willard, Ph.D., a leading clinical herbalist and author of Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Rocky Mountains and Neighbouring Territories, when arnica is combined with the natural salix of white willow bark, the pain relief is great. Applying comfrey and plantain for four to six weeks should generate complete repair to soft tissues. This is because they contain allantoin, which stimulates collagen-producing cells called fibroblasts, notes Andrew Chevallier, a fellow of the National Institute of Medicinal Herbalists, in the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. In The Complete Medicinal Herbal: A Practical Guide to the Healing Properties of Herbs, with More Than 250 Remedies for Common Ailments, medical herbalist Penelope Ody writes that when applied to tissues, rosemary and thyme increase circulation and witch hazel increases flexibility. Increased circulation delivers more nutrients needed by the cells that are rebuilding. Combining these herbs—arnica, comfrey, plantain, rosemary, thyme and witch hazel—with a little peppermint leaf for soothing makes a powerful blend to reduce recovery time and heal damaged tendons, ligaments and fascia. The herbs can be decocted in water or blended into a gel for easy application. Primary source: Steve Frank, founder and managing partner, Nature’s Rite LLC. For more information, email SteveF@NaturesRiteRemedies.com or visit MyNaturesRite. com/blog. See ad, page 2.

Sweets Sour Brain Power

inging on sweets and soda in an effort to bone up for exams or presentations probably has the opposite effect, according to a new animal study from the University of California, Los Angeles. Researchers found that eating or quaffing too much fructose, like that found in cane sugar and the highfructose corn syrups permeating many processed foods, can cause unclear thinking, poor learning and impaired memory. Scientists have long known that high-fructose diets increase the risk for diabetes, obesity and fatty liver. Now the UCLA team has discovered that only six weeks of a high-fructose diet slowed the animals’ brains. The good news is that eating omega-3 fatty acids like those found in cold water fish appear to counteract the negative effects of fructose, enabling the animals to think more clearly.

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s the evidence of the harmful effects of Tylenol increases, there is a growing call for it to be removed from the market. Its active ingredient, acetaminophen, once thought to be an effective and safe pain reliever for adults and children, turns out to have dangerous effects. A related study by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers leads with the fact that each year, acetaminophen causes more than 100,000 calls to poison control centers, 50,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations and more than 450 deaths from liver failure. The U.S. Acute Liver Failure Study implicates acetaminophen poisoning in nearly half of all cases of acute liver failure in this country. When taken with alcohol or without food, the effects on the liver are multiplied. Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, reports in GreenMedInfo.com that regular use of acetaminophen is linked to a higher likelihood of asthma, infertility and hearing loss, especially in men under 50. Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning linking acetaminophen use to three rare and sometimes fatal skin conditions. “Can you imagine if the side effects and risks associated with acetaminophen were associated with a dietary supplement?” opines Murray. “It would be yanked from the market immediately.”

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Evidence Mounts of GMO Dangers

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White Resorts Go Even Greener As skiers flock to snow-covered trails this winter, more ski resorts are going greener to save energy and support the environment. Arapahoe Basin, in Colorado, recently received a National Ski Areas Association Sustainable Slopes grant for retrofitting its base area lighting that will annually slice off an estimated 53,000-plus kilowatt hours of usage. A-Basin, Vail Resorts and others in the area provide their restaurants’ used vegetable oil to outside companies for recycling into biofuels. Aspen, Vail, Copper Mountain and other Colorado resorts installed more photovoltaic solar arrays on buildings prior to the current season. Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, in Vermont, installed a 1,500-horsepower electric snowmaking air compressor last summer, replacing a diesel model. Purchased in consultation with the statewide energy utility Efficiency Vermont, it delivers more cubic feet of air per minute using less, and cleaner, energy. Since 2009, the state’s Bolton Valley ski area, plus Jiminy Peak and Berkshire East, both in Massachusetts, have all installed wind turbines to generate energy. Sarah Wojcik, director of public affairs at the Vermont Ski Areas Association, attests that resorts are doing their part to keep mountains green. Sources: nsaa.org, SkiVermont.com

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Citizen Action Wins Against Monsanto and More The Center for Food Safety (CFS), a national nonprofit advocating in the public interest, works to protect human health and the environment by curbing the use of harmful food production technologies and promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture. It confirms that actions such as signing petitions really do make a difference. For instance, the CFS cites a hard-fought campaign that pushed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to respond to a lawsuit and remove arsenic from chicken feed. They credit the thousands of consumers that joined the effort, saying, “Together, we forced the FDA to remove arsenic ingredients in animal feed used for our nation’s chickens, turkeys and hogs, and 98 of the 101 drug approvals for arsenic-based animal drugs will be withdrawn.” More recently, CFS reports that half a million citizen phone calls and emails had a significant effect in killing an extension of the so-called “Monsanto protection act” in the Senate. Formally named the Farmer Assurance Provision, the measure undermined the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s authority to ban genetically modified crops, even if court rulings found they posed risks to human and environmental health. Source: CenterForFoodSafety.org

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The nonprofit Non-GMO Project, committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO (genetically modified organism) products and educating consumers on such verified choices, is focusing on Bt corn and Bt soy, which make up 90 percent of America’s total crop. Its scientists explain, “These crops have genes from a bacteria called bacillus thuringiensis spliced into their natural genetic code. This causes the plant to produce Bt-toxin—a pesticide that bursts the stomach of insects that eat it, killing them.” Monsanto and Syngenta, which manufacture genetically engineered seeds, claim that genetically modified (GE, GM or GMO) crops are safe for humans because the Bt-toxin is completely destroyed in the human digestive system and doesn’t have any impact on animals and humans. But Norwegian scientists’ decade-long study of rats, mice, pigs and salmon raised on GE feed published in 2012 found that due to alterations in their digestive tracts, the animals ate more, got fatter and were less able to digest proteins; they also suffered from diminished immune systems. There is also mounting evidence that the spread of such crops is responsible for the dramatic decline of the monarch butterfly, the near annihilation of bats and the spread of honeybee colony collapse syndrome.

To get involved, visit NonGMOProject.com.

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Natural Awakenings Celebrates 20 Years by Sharon Bruckman, CEO/Founder

heartfelt shout out goes to the 90 U.S. cities and metro areas across the country, plus Puerto Rico, where Natural Awakenings is effecting positive change in people’s lives. For 20 years, this free community magazine has been loyal readers’ go-to resource for awakening America to the benefits of naturally healthy living. We thank our 3.8 million readers that devour these pages every month, typically from cover-to-cover. We voice gratitude to the thousands of committed advertisers that report multiplied business success as a result of our partnership. We extend kudos to the hundreds of editorial contributors that have generously shared their pioneering expertise with us via cutting-edge information and

practical tips. Interviews and bylines of internationally recognized healers, teachers and leaders underscore the magazine’s primacy in its field. Collectively, we comprise a great movement embodying ways of living that are healthy for people and the planet. Together, we are producing a

pay-it-forward chain reaction of positive energy and conscious living that benefits everyone. Each large and small choice in favor of natural health and environmental sustainability counts toward enhancing our own standard of living and supporting a higher quality of life on Earth. It all starts with individuals waking up to conscious living and connecting locally to make measurable differences in their own homes and communities. They are role models of wellness. They are eco-stars. They are visionaries that daily act on their passion for helping others live happier, healthier, more thriving lives. What started as a single print publication in Naples, Florida, in 1994, is now a growing network spearheaded by 90 local magazine publishers reaching out to share the message. Supportive media range from digital magazine editions, e-newsletters, community websites and social media releases to an iPhone app, webstore and dating website, topped by a nationwide network of local natural health practitioners. All embrace the original vision of bringing like-minded people together to help make life better. We are glad that you are joining us in celebrating 20 years together. We look forward to all the good that 2014 and beyond will bring to us all. For more information and to connect, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

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s imperfect human beings, 99 percent of us are born with substantial spinal tension that creates a wringing effect on the spinal cord. Atlasprofilax, a Swiss modality of vibrating massage that’s relatively new to Cincinnati, but has given relief to people worldwide for 27 years, addresses this condition and can be a path to finding what for many seems an elusive road to optimal wellness. This innovative application focuses on the upper neck and base of the skull, releasing the musculature where the head meets the torso, thereby relaxing the entire body. Using a deeply penetrating vibration, Atlasprofilax allows the unwinding of the inherent torque of the spine. The process is safe, gentle, noninvasive and works without manipulation. It is appropriate even for infants at least 7 days old and can produce greater skeletal symmetry than what was formed in the womb. Spinal configuration affects everything within the body, beginning with the foramen magnum (the hole in the back of the skull through which the spinal cord passes). The profound suboccipital release of Atlasprofilax can result in postural improvements, lengthening of the neck, greater pelvic symmetry and increased blood flow to the brain. All of these shifts can enable self-healing after a brief detoxification period. The atlanto-occipital joint, where the head connects with the neck, is an

important junction for cerebral nerves, descending nerves, movement of spinal fluid and ascending blood flow. Any spinal tension which begins in this area creates restriction, reduces circulation to the brain and may impair transmission of information between brain and body. This creates disorder in the natural balance of various systems. Because sensory organs, equilibrium and all interior organs must interface with the brain, the lessening of pressure in this area can positively impact myriad diseases and syndromes such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, Ménière’s, Tourette’s and disembarkment syndrome.

A group of Brazilian physicians recently studied the effects of Atlasprofilax application among 900 patients with nine pathological conditions. They found that with conditions such as neck and lower back pain, fibromyalgia and migraine headaches, significant results were reported. For example, in the 180 migraine sufferers they studied, 90 percent reported great or total improvement; for 538 study participants with lower back pain, 78 percent reported great effect. With the 50 fibromyalgia patients, 96 percent reported great or total improvement. The positive impact on the body is just one possible benefit of this type of bodywork. Emotional patterns and overall mental state can also show notable improvements. By releasing the upper cervical musculature, Atlasprofilax can improve head-to-body connections, increase self-awareness, relaxation and overall well-being. This allows for more profound meditations and for inner silence to penetrate the body. Mentally and emotionally, it allows for a greater sense of freedom, centeredness and grounding. Better clarity in decision making and the spirit, qi or vital force can also become more tangible. Beverly Welbourne, LMT, LAc, a certified Atlasprofilax facilitator, practices at Stillpoint Center in Blue Ash, Ohio. For more information, call 513-489-9777, e-mail BJWelbourne@hotmail.com or visit StillPointTherapy.com. See ad, page 20.

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Most experts consulted agree that a personal wellness program should include a practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a care plan to meet individual needs. Jain recommends that the foundation of the team be a licensed medical professional such as an integrative physician (MD), osteopathic doctor (DO) or chiropractor (DC). In most states, any of these professionals can function as a primary care doctor, authorized to order and read laboratory tests, prescribe drugs and access hospital services. In some states, a naturopathic physician (ND) can perform the functions of a primary care doctor in ordering and reading laboratory tests. As part of a personal wellness team, consider a functional medicine or integrative physician, chiropractor, osteopath, doctor of naturopathy, ayurvedic practitioner, nutritionist, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor/ acupuncturist, herbalist, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and energy practitioner (such as in Reiki, medical qigong or polarity therapy). It’s not necessary to see all of them, sources say. Sometimes, one practitioner will be skilled in practicing several modalities, a bonus for patients. Other complementary practitioners may form a supporting team that works with the primary care team, depending on the challenges a patient faces. They will be identified as treatment unfolds and the team evolves over time.

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An ayurvedic practitioner likely will begin by helping to define healthful lifestyle changes, depending on one’s dosha, or energetic temperament. Yoga and meditation would be a likely recommendation, plus specific herbs and perhaps detoxification, says Annambhotla. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture often go hand-in hand with Ayurveda in accordance with the view that illness and disease are caused by imbalances in the body’s energetic flow. Diagnostic techniques employ in-

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tuition and pulses to assess and smooth blocks in energy circulation. Craniosacral therapy is another way to unlock energetic blockages caused by lifestyle stress and other factors that restrict and congest the body’s innate ability to self-correct and remain healthy, says Joyce Harader, a registered craniosacral therapist in Cave Creek, Arizona, and secretary of the board of the Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy Association of North America. She relied on a whole team to realize a natural way back to health after being diagnosed with lupus in 1992. “Members of my health team fluctuate, depending on what is going on in my life and where I am focusing,” comments Harader. She points out, for example, that nutrition education and general deep-tissue massage can both be helpful as part of a foundational plan toward obtaining and maintaining optimal health. In fact, many of our experts recommend both a monthly chiropractic adjustment and/or massage, as well as daily yoga and an ongoing meditation practice for wellness and total well-being. Naturopathic practitioners operating in states where they are licensed can be good sources of nutrition counsel and often recommend herbal remedies for relief. “For chronic illness, you need a chiropractor or drug-free physician like a naturopath on your team. Conventional medicine is generally poor at dealing with chronic illness,” observes Naturopath and Chiropractor Michael Loquasto, Ph.D., who practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Loquasto should know. He has practiced integrated modalities for 50 years, employing the knowledge gained through his practice and triple doctorates, which include one in nutrition. Also a master herbalist, he strongly advocates that people start by working with a good integrative or functional medicine medical doctor. “In some states, like Pennsylvania, chiropractors and osteopaths can perform routine diagnostic work, but in

A personal wellness program should include a lead practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a plan of care that meets the individual’s needs. many states they cannot,” he notes. “I recommend undergoing a physical every six months and regular bone density tests, plus colonoscopies.” Loquasto is not in favor of mammograms because of the radiation exposure associated with them, but supports routine breast screening using ultrasound or thermography.

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Intuitive listening and observant selfknowledge are crucial parts of any wellness plan. Most people are aware when something doesn’t feel right in their body. “Libido is a great barometer of health,” suggests Dr. Diana Hoppe, an obstetrician, gynecologist and hormone specialist in San Diego, California. “If you’re not interested in sex, it’s probably a sign that you need to do some investigating.” Reasons for such a decline of interest are wide-ranging says Hoppe. “For men and women, it might be due to hormonal changes, lack of self-esteem, medications, stress, relationship issues, job, family life or lack of sleep. It means that somewhere, things are out of balance,” she says.

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A personal multifaceted wellness program can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the cost. “In the new world of high insurance deductibles, people get more for their money from an alternative doctor, especially one knowledgeable in a variety of healing therapies, than a conventional one,” Loquasto advises. Costs for tests may also be lower; plus patients are not expected to pay $150 or more just to walk in the door. A current trend has medical doctors and chiropractors participating in “umbrella” practices and wellness centers, where several types of practitioners collaborate in one facility. They find that sometimes insurance will pay for certain complementary services, including massage and nutrition education, when doctors or chiropractors prescribe them. Maintaining wellness in an environment filled with chemical, biological

and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment. It’s far better than the costly alternative of dealing with regular bouts of sickness or escalating disease. In that light, maintenance looks affordable: an ayurvedic diagnostic session starts at around $100, a consultation with a licensed naturopath at $75 and acupuncture at $100; a massage typically costs about $80 an hour. While insurance is unlikely to pay for treatments outside the realm of conventional medicine and sometimes, chiropractic, “The cost of these preventive therapies will be much less than the cost of treatment for a serious disease,” advises Loquasto. “You’re worth it.” Kathleen Barnes is author of more than a dozen natural health books. Her latest is The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Genetic Testing for Weight Loss by Dr. Michael Nichols

illions of people set New Year’s resolutions each year, and achieving weight loss is typically one of them. Unfortunately, the vast majority seeking to lose weight will never reach their intended goals for many reasons, including lack of exercise, returning to old eating patterns, unrealistic expectations and lack of good dietary rules. Many diet program choices such as Atkins, South Beach, Zone, Ornish, grapefruit, Paleo, blood type and metabolic—which are often contradictory— add to the confusion and misinformation. Also, there are myriad choices of exercise programs involving weights, aerobics and high/low-intensity, as well as yoga and other exercise modalities. The confusing array of choices often results in people giving up or not getting the results they want. Genetic testing has long been available for inflammatory markers, obesity markers, paternity, disease disposition and more. Tests can reveal how a person metabolizes fats and carbohydrates, as well as explain why some people respond better to either high- or low-intensity exercise. With advance knowledge of how the body metabolizes fat, protein and carbohydrates and how it responds to exercise, a more informed selection can be made for the type of diet and/or exercise program needed to achieve the goals. About genetic testing for weight loss, David Katz, M.D., a nutrition expert and founder of the Yale Prevention Center, states “It makes sense, because our genes control hormone levels and enzyme levels—all basic levels of metabolism. How we metabolize food

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Here are five basic tips to increase knowing what food labels really say that will benefit a youngster’s health for a lifetime. Visualize serving sizes. Assemble two or three packaged food items— preferably those that the child regularly eats, like cereal, oatmeal and applesauce—plus a measuring cup. Point out the serving-size number on the package label, and let the child measure out a single serving. This visually reinforces serving sizes, the first number anyone needs to consider on a food label. Try it with a single soda or juice bottle, too, which often says, “two servings.” Important note: Most nutrition label serving sizes are based on a 2,000-calorie adult diet. For kids ages 4 to 8, portion sizes are about two-thirds of an adult portion; for preteens, portions run 80 to 90 percent of the adult amount, says Registered Dietitian Tara Dellolacono-Thies, food coach for CLIF Kid nutrient-rich organic energy snacks. Evaluate numbers. Next, discuss the numbers noted for calories, fat, sugar, fiber and cholesterol. When evaluating a packaged food for an elementary school child, Dellolacono-

Thies suggests aiming for 175 calories or less per serving; one gram or less saturated fat; no trans fats; no more than 13 grams of added sugars; no more than 210 milligrams sodium content; and at least two grams of fiber. She notes that cholesterol alone is less of a health risk factor for kids than saturated fats and sugars unless a child is on a specialized diet. Added bonuses: Look for high-percent daily values (shown as DV percentage) for nutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin D, which experts generally agree most kids’ diets lack in sufficient quantities. Compare and contrast. Armed with these basic guidelines, compare, for example, the grams of sugar in a can of soda with a serving of cooked rolled oats, or the amount of calcium in a carton of milk versus a juice box. One-to-one evaluations will begin to give a child a sense of what numbers constitute “high” or “low” amounts. Check the fine print. “Artificial colors and flavors, artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup or partially hydrogenated anything signal that the food is likely of lower nutritional quality,” counsels Dellolacono-Thies.

Make a game of sounding out items in the ingredient list. “It’s a classic teaching moment: Unpronounceable ingredients often mean it’s a labcreated, fake, food-like item,” she says. Next, ask the youngster to read the label on an apple. Surprise! No food label means it’s a whole, real food—the best, most nutritious kind. Translate knowledge into choices. Once a child has gotten the hang of it, let him or her compare different food labels and choose which one is the healthier option. Plan a little extra time to also do it during grocery shopping. With time and practice, an educated youngster will begin to incorporate the power of reading food labels before choosing foods. “Even when children walk up to a vending machine, where they can’t read labels, you want them to know which is the healthier option,” says Backer. “With label-reading practice, they’ll become savvy shoppers who’ll readily recognize healthy food options when they see them.” Elisa Bosley is senior food editor at Delicious Living magazine.

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New School Chef Audrey Cobb says that preparing a diverse menu of healthy meals can be challenging, but “It’s worth it to avoid relying on frozen, processed foods from distant places. Cooking from scratch takes a little more time, but you have a lot more control over what goes into your dish.” She adds, “The more exposure a person has to diverse and healthy food choices, the more encouraged

they will be to try them.” Cobb beams when she shares, “The best outcome is when people that eat my lunches tell me they tasted something new—and really liked it.” Brent Donaldson is a communications specialist at Northern Kentucky University. For more information, visit NewSchoolMontessori.com. See ad on page 25.

Chef Cobb’s Wild Rice Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash Serves four to six

Ingredients The New School Montessori chef Audrey Cobb prepares a salmon and watercress salad for lunch.

dently make a meal, the students are included in preparing their lunches by washing fruit, setting tables, pouring drinks, assembling and taking down the buffets.” The tastings are broad in content, from raw coconut, cilantro and pomegranate seeds to the school’s own garden-grown vegetables. If a student enjoys the tasting, they are welcome to have more. If not, the student places the uneaten portion in a composting bin for the garden. The goal is that students try something new, regardless of their reaction to it on the first try. “We provide a hot, nutritious, varied and sugar-free meal every day,” Dustman says. “The connection between plate, planet, people and culture is powerful. Our students and staff get to experience the love and thought we put into the preparation of our food.” Lunches at The New School are prepared from scratch. Entrees such as roasted Italian vegetable wraps, vegetable puff pastry tarts, tofu curry and baked lemon-herbed cod are served with colorful vegetarian side dishes. In addition to using only natural sweeteners such as honey and agave nectar, The New School’s food budget is spent primarily on fresh produce.

1 cup wild rice blend, cooked 1 medium butternut squash peeled and diced ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts ½ cup washed, stemmed, coarsely chopped kale 3 chopped green onions ½ cup dried cranberries 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

Dressing

1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary ½ tsp salt 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp fresh ginger ½ tsp ground nutmeg

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Preheat oven to 350; toast walnuts for 5 to 7 minutes; set aside. Preheat oven to 375.Toss squash with 3 Tbsp olive oil, and 1Tbsp rosemary. Roast 20-25 minutes or until soft, but not mushy. In a large bowl toss the rice, squash, walnuts, kale, onion and dried cranberries. In small bowl, add the dressing ingredients and stir with a whisk. Add to rice mixture and blend. May be served warm, room temperature, or cold.

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estern science is obsessed with deconstructing food, researching and analyzing its component parts, isolating the active ingredients, repackaging them in pills or powders and prescribing them in daily doses. But according to Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D., author of Food and Healing, this chemistry-based theory of nutrition is upside-down. Colbin, founder and CEO of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, in New York City, has crafted her own nutrition theory based on more than 30 years of nutrition practice, teaching from a foundation that a whole food, like the complex human being consuming it, is greater than the sum of its parts. She defines whole foods as “those that nature provides and all the edible parts.” She limits them to those comprising one ingredient, such as plants, whole grains, beans, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. Animal foods are more challenging to categorize. Eggs are a whole food, but steaks are not, because they are one

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part of the entire animal. She includes small fish if we eat the head and bones, and small birds like quail. Whole milk is included, but not low-fat dairy. Colbin maintains that our bodies know the difference between a whole food and an aggregation of isolated nutrients. We have evolved over thousands of years to eat the food that nature presents to us, and if that food has been fragmented, the body realizes it and seeks what’s missing. For example, if we eat fragmented wheat like white bread, in which the bran and germ of the whole grain have been removed, the body will still be hungry and seek the missing part of the food, something with fiber or crunch. Likewise, health enthusiasts that devour wheat germ or wheat bran in isolation will also feel something is missing and may find themselves craving refined flour in the form of cake or other baked goods. Table sugar is another example, a fragment of sugar cane. Colbin calculates that it takes 17 feet of sugar cane to make one cup of sugar. What’s miss-

ing is mostly the cane’s water content and the result, she says, is that sugar makes you thirsty. It’s a big reason why when we drink a soda, ingesting an average equivalent of 12 teaspoons of sugar, we’re thirsty afterward and drink even more, creating a vicious cycle. Fruit juices are, by definition, a fragmented food. When we drink orange or grapefruit juice, all or most of the fiber from the raw fruit is obviously missing. Craving something to chew, we may reach for chips or something crunchy. Vegetable juices may yield the same result. Colbin cautions that while vitamin and mineral supplements can be helpful in treating specific conditions or deficiencies, they nevertheless comprise fragments of food at best. She notes that the body may have difficulty processing these isolated nutrients outside of the whole food. Supportive studies include Ken-

tucky’s University of Louisville School of Medicine comparison of the effects of the spice turmeric with those of its active ingredient, curcumin. Adding the whole food turmeric to the diet of rats reduced inflammation significantly, while curcumin alone was ineffective. Results suggested the difference may be explained by turmeric’s higher bioavailability. A Pennsylvania State University research review determined that although population studies consistently report that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables protects against cardiovascular and other chronic diseases, studies of antioxidant supplements did not show the same benefits. The difference may be that a whole foods diet naturally contains not only antioxidants, but a wide range of nutrients and compounds that may act synergistically to protect against diseases.

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2 bunches fresh kale, stemmed, torn into bite-size pieces 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil Celtic sea salt or pink Himalayan salt to taste 1 lemon (optional) Crushed red pepper flakes or a little cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

Preparation time: 20 minutes Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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Optional: Dress with fresh lemon juice and crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to taste.

Kale Chips

ale is a leafy green species of cabbage with curly leaves and a fresh flavor. When baked, kale becomes a crispy snack comparable to potato chips. However, the nutritional value of baked kale is far superior. With low calories, fat and sodium, and high vitamins and mineral levels, kale chips are the perfect snack for a healthy and crunchy treat.

Colbin goes further, suggesting that supplements may even make us less likely to want to eat vegetables and set us up for junk food cravings to balance out too many vitamins or minerals. Her advice is to use vitamins and supplements if medically required, but not every day and not for a lifetime. Her views are all about maintaining the natural balance in the foods that nature provides without worrying about striving for perfection or radical changes in diet. Colbin recommends aiming for 70 percent whole foods overall to keep everything in balance. Start by taking a few small changes, listen to the body to see if there’s a noticeable difference and adjust accordingly.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the kale in a large bowl and dress lightly with olive oil so the leaves are barely coated. Season lightly with salt. (Celtic sea salt has more minerals than table salt). Spread the leaves out across two roasting sheet trays with as little overlap as possible. Roast until crispy but still green, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.

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This year, many Americans are set to rock the charts by turning over a new leaf and morphing from more conventional workout modes to fresh takes on fitness.

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Activities high on people’s lists these days reflect a perceived scarcity of time and money. The top picks, according to the Indianapolis-based American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2014, will be high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and body weight training. Both pursuits have been contenders in recent years, but are cresting the survey for the first time. A HIIT session, typically involving rapid bursts of activity interspersed with brief rest periods, usually takes less than 30 minutes. Body

weight training’s appeal stems from its effectiveness and minimal need for fancy equipment or special gear. The survey—involving hundreds of personal trainers, gym owners and other fitness insiders—further notes an increasing diversity in fitness offerings, plus some contradictory trends. Not everyone, for instance, is cost-conscious; fitness professionals anticipate the continued rise of boutiques specializing in niche activities. Those with momentum range from ballet-inspired barre workouts to Pound and Drums Alive sessions, in which people “rock out” while they

work out. Grace DeSimone, an ACSM spokesperson, equates specialized offerings to an à la carte menu, with individuals choosing tasty workout modes. “It’s like a buffet,” she says. While a single class can cost up to $25, there seldom are membership fees. Muscles are treated to varied workouts, even if only once a week in a “boutique” treatment. “It’s good for your body to crosstrain; if you do the same thing over and over again, your body adapts,” DeSimone advises. Unless a competitive athlete is looking to improve performances in a given sport, repeating the same exercise daily can lead to injury and lessen the desired positive impact, she says. “Your body likes change.” Spinning spin-offs like Soulcycle, Flywheel and Kinetic Cycling represent an evolution of indoor classes and oldschool outdoor cycling. Meanwhile, fitness instructors and wellness consultants note that Zumba has set the stage for dance-oriented workouts, diverging from Latin rhythms into hip-hop and other music genres. If workouts are increasingly encroaching on “social” activities like dancing, it’s because the nation—or at least the expanding population trying to live healthier lifestyles—is undergoing a broader lifestyle transformation, says Jim White, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The registered dietitian, award-winning fitness pro and national spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics observes, “There’s a shift in culture.” He says, “People are sick of ‘yo-yoing’ with fad diets and exercise routines, and they are looking for effective new approaches, whether for dieting, social life, accountability or competition.” He sees this new mindset fueling the proliferation of websites and phone apps

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Interval Training: Both high- and low-intensity variations can resemble a fountain of youth for older adults, says DeSimone. These can range from integrating a few five-minute sprints to enhance a half-hour walk to engaging in formalized Asian-influenced Tabata classes and boot camps. High-intensity workouts aren’t for everyone. “HIIT is best delivered when it does not use the one-size-fits-all approach,” says Tony Ordas, a kinesiology lecturer at California State University, San Marcos. “Participants need to have an established level of cardiovascular endurance before increasing intensity.” Body Weight Training: The natural, timeless exercise approach of using our own body weight instead of equipment can, if done right, hone muscles and build core strength, often in creative ways. Personal Training, Small-Group Training and Wellness Coaching: Rising demand by individuals for support in achieving their desired results is propelling growing numbers of trainers and coaches to obtain health and fitness college degrees and postgraduate certifications. Specialized Fitness Programs: Programs geared to the needs of particular groups such as pregnant women, older adults, dog owners and those interested in losing weight remain popular. Activities vary in approach and intensity, but often emphasize “functional fitness”, focusing on building strength and balance useful in everyday life, rather than more athletic or competitive training. Yoga: This ancient mind-body workout continues to extend from East to West, building on a host of classical forms such as hatha, ashtanga, kripalu, kundalini and Vinyasa. Relatively new forms also are extensive, from power yoga, Bikram and Yogalates to emerging hybrids like the yoga/surfing combination of Yoga Board. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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Tai Chi Class – 6pm. Level one class. Don’t let the “level one” fool you, this is a “master class” of body mechanics, movement and healing that is designed for out of shape beginners, yet still challenges the fitness enthusiast. Change your body, expand your perception, eliminate and control your stress in 8 wks. White Willow School of Tai Chi/Qigong, 7433 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati. Register: 513791-9428. WhiteWillowTaiChi.com.

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Five Secrets to Looking and Feeling Younger – 6:30pm. A presentation on the 5 key elements to achieving and maintaining full health potential: stop fad dieting, eat to nourish the body, avoid unnecessary drugs, get the body moving, and get out of pain. Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Rd. Registration required: 513-369-4472 or CincinnatiLibrary.org.

Hands-On: Grilling Tomahawks Steaks with Ellen – 6-8pm. Let’s start the year out right-with a huge, grilled-to-perfectionTomahawk ribeye steak from our specialty meat case. We’re talking “Yabba Dabba Doo” delicious. $65/person. Jungle Jim’s, 5440 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield. Register: JungleJims. com/CookingSchool.

Redtree Gallery “Urban” Art Opening – 6-9pm. Come to opening night for the “Urban” Art exhibit. Enjoy wine and live music while viewing local artwork depicting the urban environment. Runs through Feb 2. Redtree Gallery, 3210 Madison Rd, Cincinnati. 513-321-8733. RedtreeGallery.net.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 Goodwill Tour: Paying it Forward – 10am. Local author Keith Maginn will tell about his and Emily Buckley’s 3,000-mile road trip throughout the South, practicing philanthropy and spreading kindness as they went. Miami Township Branch Library, 8 N Miami Ave. 513-369-6050 or CincinnatiLibrary.org. Mommy and Baby Series – Jan 14, 21 & 28. 5:30-6:30pm. Led by Elizabeth Roarke Hulsman, RYT. Focuses on restoring balance and health to the physical body, the spiritual body and the mind through asanas, relaxation and breathing techniques. A unique opportunity to bond with baby and to meet other moms. $40/series, $12/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. GracetreeStudio.com.

Yoga, Wine and Chocolate – 7-10pm. Roll out your mats in honor of the New Year and get your palate ready for a cosmic combination of yoga, chocolate, wine and happy. Evening Vinyasa flow yoga class from 6:30-7:30pm, set to music. Chocolate and wine immediately following. $25. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. GracetreeStudio.com.

GPS Navigation Basics – 6:30-8pm. Learn the basics of GPS navigation. Learn how to pinpoint your location, mark waypoints and navigate to distant points. If own a GPS unit, please bring it to class. $30/members, $50/nonmembers. REI Cincinnati, 2643 Edmonson Rd. Register: 513924-1938 or REI.com/Cincinnati. Wellness Prevention Lecture Series – 7pm. Why are we so sick, and the 3 solutions to getting and staying well. RSVP or drop-in. Healing Touch Wellness and Chiropractic, 443 W Loveland Ave, Loveland. 513-683-2225.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Releasing the Old, Manifesting the New – 9:30am5pm. To grow as a new being, we need to let go of that which no longer is needed on the physical, emotional and spiritual planes. Using Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement, guided meditations/reflections, conscious dreaming and powerful ceremony we can truly become who we are meant to be. Cynthia Allen will be your guide. Lunch included. $115. Future Life Now, 4138 Hamilton Ave, Ste B, Northside. For more info: 513-541-5720 or FutureLifeNow.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 Cincinnati Naturalist Society Annual Meeting – 6pm. Meet people and share ideas while sharing the love of nature and the outdoors. Starfire, 5030 Oaklawn Dr, Cincinnati. For more info: Cincinnati NaturalistSociety.wordpress.com.

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Hands-On: Indian Vegetarian Village – 11am1:30pm. Indian food is perfect for the vegetarian or vegan palate. A richly flavored array of vegetable dishes is sure to tempt even diehard carnivores. Mandhu shares her knowledge of Indian cuisine and special tips and explanations for those who want to make restaurant-quality Indian food at home. $65/ person. Jungle Jims, 5440 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield. Register: JungleJims.com/CookingSchool. Introduction to Yoga: Two Part Series – Jan 11 & 18. 1pm. Learn basic yoga with Amy Lewis from Elemental Om, including focusing on breath, relaxation, meditation, and learning basic poses. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration required. Sharonville Branch Library, 10980 Thornview Dr. Register: 513-369-6049 or CincinnatiLibrary.org. Senior’s Second Saturday: Medicare and Medicaid Essentials – 1:30pm. John and Lindsay Graves, of Graves and Graves, give an overview of the basic and most pressing questions of the two major sources of long-term medical coverage for seniors, including what is covered, how to qualify, and how to apply. Question and Answer session to follow the seminar. Blue Ash Branch Library, 4911 Cooper Rd. 513-369-6051 or CincinnatiLibrary.org. The Heart of Yoga: Beginner’s Workshop – 2-4pm. New to yoga? This workshop is for you if you’ve never taken a class or are fairly new to the world of yoga. Explore the beauty of yoga from a traditional perspective, learn the many benefits and get comfortable with all aspects of a yoga class from the beginning of a class to the end; centering and stilling the mind, breathing, postures and proper alignment, what’s stretching, strengthening, final relaxation and the purpose of savasana and meditation. $25. Gracetree Yoga and Growth

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MONDAY, JANUARY 13 Introduction to Winter Camping Basics – 6:30-8pm. Winter adds a unique challenge to any camping or backpacking trip. Join the REI Outdoor School instructors to learn how to make a comfortable campsite in the winter and winter camping skills. REI Cincinnati, 2643 Edmonson Rd. Register: 513-924-1938 or REI.com/Cincinnati. Manifest Your Happiest Life – 6:30-8pm. Learn tools to create the life you desire, just “ask” and “allow.” $10. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati. Register: 513791-9428.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 Children’s Meditation Series – 5-6pm. Runs through Feb 5. Ages 6-10. Meditation and mindfulness practices for children to decrease stress and increase awareness in their lives. $80. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. GracetreeStudio.com. Fitness Technology Basics – 6:30-8pm. How many calories did you burn on your last hike? Join our technical experts to learn more about Fitness Technology components and their use and functionality in your exercise and fitness routine. REI Cincinnati, 2643 Edmonson Rd. Register: 513-924-1938 or REI.com/Cincinnati.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, Superbowl Extravaganza – 11am-1:30pm. Don’t wait until it’s 4th down to plan your Superbowl party. This is the party sports fans wait for, so don’t let them down. Reserve your seat for guaranteed football munching pleasure. $50/person. Jungle Jim’s, 5440 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield. Register: JungleJims.com/CookingSchool. The Rubdown on Bodywork – 2pm. Gain a basic understanding of a broad range of bodywork options, from massage to energy work, movement therapies, how to select what may work for you and how to find a qualified practitioner. Presented by Naomi Goertz, licensed massage therapist, dynamic balance medical massage. Forest Park Branch Library, 655 Waycross Rd. Registration required: 513-369-4478 or CincinnatiLibrary.org.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 Let’s Get Organized! – 6:30pm. Presented by Dara Fairman of Simple Better Solutions. If one of your resolutions for the New Year is to get more organized, this is the workshop for you. Dara’s suggestions are simple, doable and can be implemented right away. Door prize drawing. Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave. Registration required: 513-369-6028 or CincinnatiLibrary.org. Sleepless in Cincinnati – 7-8:30pm. Introduction to rest assured with Larry Wells. If you struggle to fall asleep, wake up frequently or feel tired all the time. Learn how these gentle micro-movements can reduce stress, anxiety and pain while allowing a deeper sleep. Future Life Now, 4138 Hamilton Ave, Northside. For more info, Larry Wells: 513541-5720 or FutureLifeNow.com.

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Winter Bike Commuting Basics – 6:308pm. Bike commuting means different things to everyone and before you start, it’s important to understand why you ride. This will impact where you ride, how frequently your ride and what gear you need. REI Cincinnati, 2643 Edmonson Rd. To register: 513-924-1938 or REI.com/Cincinnati. Wellness Prevention Lecture Series – 7pm. Why are we so sick and the 3 solutions to getting and staying well. RSVP or drop-in. Healing Touch Wellness and Chiropractic, 443 W Loveland Ave, Loveland. 513-683-2225. Fitness Apps and Online Tools – 7:30pm. Looking for effective ways to monitor your progress toward your fitness goals? Who needs a personal trainer? Bring your tablet, smart phone or laptop and learn about free apps and websites that help you track diet and exercise. Find running routes, count calories and more. Sharonville Branch Library, 10980 Thornview Dr. 513-369-6049 or CincinnatiLibrary.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 Food, Fact and Fun – 3:45pm. Children are invited to learn about eating healthy, fitness and food safety. Presented by Peggy Cebelak, Ohio State University Extension. Deer Park Branch Library, 3970 E Galbraith Rd. 513-369-4450. CincinnatiLibrary.org. Animals in the Winter – 4pm. Find out what animals do in the winter. Presentation includes a visit with live animals from the Hamilton County Park. Loveland Branch Library, 649 Loveland-Madeira Rd. 513-369-4476. CincinnatiLibrary.org.

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Bringing Forth: Forming a Powerful Intention Series – Jan 24 & 25. 6-9pm, Fri; 9am-4:30pm, Sat. An Inner Eye Life Coaching™ Presentation. The practice of making your thoughts reality begins with forming and incubating powerful intentions. This workshop clarifies the differences between goals and intentions, and focuses on the steps to nurturing intentions into reality. $195 registered by Jan 11; $215 after. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. GracetreeStudio.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Chateauneuf-Du Pape – 1-3pm. Need we say more? The king of red wines from the Southern Rhone will knock you over with their flavor and intensity. 2009 and 2010 will dominate this event. $30/person. Jungle Jim’s, 5440 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield.

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Register: JungleJims.com. Live Animals in Winter – 1:30pm. Presented by the Hamilton County Park District. Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave. 513-369-6028. CincinnatiLibrary.org. Bird Storytime and Make a Bagel Bird Feeder – 2pm. Enjoy bird stories, songs and action rhymes, then make a bagel bird feeder to help our feathered friends. Pleasant Ridge Library, 6233 Montgomery Rd. Registration required: 513-369-4488 or CincinnatiLibrary.org. Awakening the Core with Jivamukti Teacher Elizabeth Silas – 2-5pm. It’s Yoga, 346 Ludlow Ave, Clifton. For more info: 513-961-9642 or YogaGarage.com. The New School Montessori Rocks – 7pm-2am. The New School Montessori has put together an event to raise funds for their scholarship program while showcasing its talented and dedicated staff, its healthy, chef-prepared lunches with vegetarian options and its musical parents. The event takes place at the Northside Tavern and includes teacher and parent-led bands: LZRPNY, Baoku Moses on drums, The Perfect Children, Smasherman and Paul Brumm’s Karaoke Band. All are welcome. The New School Montessori, 3 Burton Woods Ln, North Avondale. 513-281-7999.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 Reiki Level 1 Class – 10am-2pm. This beginner level class focuses on self healing. $117; Save $20 if registered by Jan 18. Karma Wellness Studio, 2067 Beechmont Ave, Fl 2, Cincinnati. To register: 513-233-9355. The New School Montessori Open House – 2-4pm. You and your family are invited to visit their open house where your child is encouraged to explore the Montessori materials in the classroom. Teachers, staff and current parents can answer questions and share what a New School Montessori education has meant to them and their families. The New School Montessori, 3 Burton Woods Ln, North Avondale. To learn more or schedule a private visit: 513-281-7999 or NewSchoolMontessori.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 27 Sizzling Southwest Cooking with the Two Hot Chili Peppers – 6-8:30pm. Laura and Carol share their most sumptuous dishes from the eclectic flavors of Southwest cuisine. This American fusion food is loaded with exciting tastes. Join them for their much loved food collection of innovative recipes from this earthy, sun-baked area. $50/person. Jungle Jim’s, 5440 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield. To register: JungleJims.com/CookingSchool. Manifest Your Happiest Life – 6:30-8pm. Learn tools to create the life you desire, just “ask” and “allow.” $10. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati. Register: 513-791-9428.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 Tai Chi Class – 7pm. Level one class. Don’t let the “level one” fool you, this is a “master class” of body mechanics, movement and healing that is designed for out of shape beginners, yet still challenges the fitness enthusiast. Change your body, expand your perception, eliminate and control your stress in 8 wks. White Willow School of Tai Chi/Qigong, 7433 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati. Register: 513791-9428. WhiteWillowTaiChi.com.

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a blend of chair and balance yoga postures for all and especially for those with difficulties getting on the floor and with balance. $12/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. GracetreeStudio.com.

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.

sunday Shakti Yoga – 9-10:30am. Led by Ramesh Gambheera, RYT. Based on the Ashtanga Vinyasa style of yoga practice. Each yoga posture harnesses your internal power utilizing the building blocks of breath, alignment, energy locks and focus. $12/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 CincinnatiDayton Rd, West Chester. GracetreeStudio.com.

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Mixed-Level Yoga: Express – 12-12:50pm. With Ramesh Gambheera, RYT. $12. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cin-Day Rd, West Chester. To register: GracetreeStudio.com. Tai Chi – 5:30pm. Every Tuesday, adults are invited to join us for Tai chi. No registration required. Madisonville Branch Library, 4830 Whetsel Ave. 513-369-6029. Tuesday on Tap – 6-8pm. Six Draughts and Six Bites. $6. Whole Foods Market Mason, 5805 Deerfield Blvd. 513-398-9358. Baker Weekly Health Talks – 7pm. Baker Chiropractic West Chester Clinic, 7556 VOA Centre Dr. To RSVP: 513-759-4666.

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Smart Moves for Teens – 4:45-5:45 pm. Intentional movement for school success. $10. Full Body Yoga, Studio B, 7500 Oakbrook Rd, Florence, KY. 785633-2381.

Half-Pints Kids Club – 10-10:30am. Whole Foods Market Mason, 5805 Deerfield Blvd. Registration required: 513-398-9358.

Baker Weekly Health Talks – 6:30pm. Baker Chiropractic Madiera Clinic, 7907 Euclid Ave. For info & to RSVP: 513-272-9200.

Preschool Playdate – 10-11am. Creative play, movement and crafts. Full Body Yoga, Studio B, 7500 Oakbrook Rd, Florence, KY. 785-633-2381.

WOW: Women of Wisdom – 6:30-8:30pm. An evening of laughter, prayer (non-denominational), short meditation and lots of wisdom. Share your thoughts on life issues and spirituality in a safe environment. $5 donation. TrueBlue Healing, Treehouse Healing Center, 347 Stanley Ave (upstairs in the loft). For more info: TrueBlueHealing.com.

Teen/Tween TRX Classes – 5:45pm. TRX class for ages 11-16. It’s Working Out, 3546 Columbia Pkwy, Cincinnati. Registration required: 513-207-6933 or ItsWorkingOut.com.

Baker Weekly Health Talks – 7pm. Baker Chiropractic Fairfield Clinic, 675 Deis Dr. To RSVP: 513-858-6700. Power(ful) Yoga: Heated – 7-8:15pm. Led by Danielle Cox. Strong and invigorating, this class provides an environment for detoxification and transformation of the mind and body, as well as allowing the muscles to release gently and stay loose through practice. $12. Gracetree Yoga & Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. To register: GracetreeStudio.com.

tuesday Yoga with Pam – 8:45-9:45am. $5. Full Body Yoga, Studio B, 7500 Oakbrook Rd, Florence, KY. 859-750-4720. Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. $10/drop-in. Serenity Now Holistic Healing Center, 8761 U.S. Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-647-7780. Preschool Playdate – 10-11am. Creative play, movement and crafts. $7. Full Body Yoga, Studio B, 7500 Oakbrook Rd, Florence, KY. 859-534-0997. Yoga for 50+ – 10:45-11:45am. $14. It’s Yoga, 346 Ludlow Ave, Clifton. 513-961-9642.

Live Well Yoga Night – 6:30-7:30pm. $10. Live Well Chiropractic Center, 6860 Tylersville Rd, Ste 7, Mason. RSVP: 513-285-7482. Meditation Class – 7-8pm. 3rd Wed. Colleen’s Consultations, 587 Observatory Dr, Sprindale. 513-503-6593. Mixed-Level:Roots – 7-8:30pm. Led by Pam Painter, RYT, this moderately strong class with a fair amount of flowing sequences of poses and a nice sprinkling of resting poses. $12/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. GracetreeStudio.com.

thursday Hatha Yoga – 9:15-10:45am. $14. It’s Yoga, 346 Ludlow Ave, Clifton. For more info: 513-961-9642 or 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 your own mat. Whole Foods Mason, 5805 Deerfield Blvd. 513-398-9358. Ageless, Balance and Chair Yoga – 10:3011:30am. Led by Betsy and Antonia, this class is

Madeira’s Winter Farmers’ Market – 4-6pm. Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave. MadieraFarmersMarket.com. Yoga – 6:15-7:30pm. $10/drop-in. Serenity Now Holistic Healing Center, 8761 U.S. Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-647-7780. Meditation Class – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Thurs. With Gary Matthews. $20. The Stillpoint Center, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash. 513-489-5302.

friday Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market – 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 hours & dates: LEWFM.org. Yoga for 50+ – 10:45-11:45am. $14. 346 Ludlow Ave, Clifton. 513-961-9642. YogaGarage.com. Wine Tasting – 4-7pm. Country Fresh Market and Wine Depot, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. 513-474-9167. Flying Yoga – 4:30-6pm. Use aerial skills to enhance your yoga or Pilates practice. $14. 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 they 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 Rookwood, 2693 Edmonson Rd, Cincinnati. 513-531-8015. Uncorked Wine Tour – 6-8pm. $5. Whole Foods Market Mason, 5805 Deerfield Blvd. 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. Guided Meditation with Charmian Redwood – 7pm. Join Charmian for crystal bowls, gongs and guided meditation. $20. 2434 Grandview Ave. To RSVP or for more info or cancellations: 808-3449932.

saturday 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. Kids Can Cook Too Series! Whole Foods Rookwood, 2693 Edmonson Rd, Cincinnati. Register: 513-531-8015 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. Wine Tasting – 2-5pm. Country Fresh Market and Wine Depot, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. 513-474-9167.

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