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ne afternoon as I was out running errands, a church sign caught my attention that stated, “You have to be different to make a difference.” Usually, if I’ve even taken note of such signage, I’m on to the next thing within two minutes, having forgotten the well-intended message. But this one stuck with me. I knew I wanted to share this powerful idea with my family, especially the high schooler who is at a stage when almost everyone does everything they possibly can do to fit in. Being different calls for us to get out of our comfort zone often, challenge assumptions, be original and be unlike our peers. It’s not an easy thing to do at any stage of life. In this month’s feature article, Judith Fertig explores how going against the grain of societal norms works to our benefit. “True Wealth: Living a Life We Love is Real Affluence” literally redefines the meaning of riches. It reminds me of Harry Chapin’s song, Cat’s in the Cradle, which speaks to us all of the cycle of life. He tells of a workaholic dad and his son, who grows up “just like him,” with a demanding job and no time to be with loved ones. It too asks us to re-evaluate our life’s goals. We may wish to rearrange the way we spend our money and devote more time to living up to the heroic purpose we came to Earth to embody. Research published in the Journal of Psychological Science analyzing the correlation between money and happiness found that giving away money makes people happier than spending it lavishly. When people do spend money on themselves they generally receive more satisfaction when they spend it on travel and experiences than material goods. For our 25th wedding anniversary, my husband, Chris and I took a much anticipated trip to Costa Rica, where we stayed at an incredible hotel perched atop a rocky cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. We really enjoyed planning the vacation, nearly as much as the trip itself! The trip meant so much more to us than spending it on any material possessions. Our feature article includes a companion exercise for conducting a life audit, courtesy of Ximena Vengoechea, which gives us a head start on rethinking our goals. It takes a few hours and 100 sticky notes but can help each of us identify how we want our life to look, taste, feel and be. I know that Chris and I look forward to including even more adventures and other meaningful experiences in our goals going forward. The holiday season is a fine time to take stock of all we have to be thankful for and all that we wish to embrace going forward. Let’s create or update our plan of action toward realizing a life of ever more fulfilling purpose and satisfaction. How wonderful it is that doing good in the world by offering our unique gifts in turn brings the resources we desire, all if it making it possible to live the life we are meant to lead. In gratitude,
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newsbriefs New Day Spa Opens in Rookwood Fall Is Ideal Time pavia is the new spa on the for a Personalized S block at Rookwood Exchange, Detoxification located near the intersection of Interstate 71 and Smith Edwards Program Road. The newly opened Hyde Park location is owned and operated by franchisees Julie and Tom Gady. Guests can receive an assortment of spa services like massages, facials, hot stone therapy, waxing and other body treatments. Their unique pricing structure offers tiered membership programs to support continued wellness for an affordable cost. Spavia provides guests high quality, custom and affordable spa services in a relaxing atmosphere. Spavia memberships promote personal wellness through regular service treatments, making the spa experience an accessible luxury. Spavia is for anyone who frequently wants to relax, escape and thrive. “I think members of the surrounding communities will really enjoy what Spavia has to offer,” Gady said. “We are an upscale day spa that comes at an extremely reasonable price. Spavia provides the perfect relaxation experience in today’s hectic, busy world.” Spavia in Rookwood, is just the first of three franchise locations the Gady’s plan to open in Ohio over the next several years as part of the Colorado-based corporate nationwide expansion plan. For more information or to book a reservation, call 513795-1888 visit Spaviadayspa.com. Spavia is located at 3825 Edwards Rd., #106, Cincinnati.
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wo studies from Baylor University have confirmed that materialism can lead to feeling less satisfied with life, while a sense of gratitude reverses some of the negative effects of the pursuit of things. The research, led by Professor James Roberts, Ph.D., included questionnaires sent to 246 marketing students from another university, focusing on happiness and satisfaction with a 15-minute survey that included a 15-point materialism scale. The study found that individuals that focused on achieving material goals were less satisfied with their lives, less happy and had lower self-esteem. Meanwhile, the study found that grateful students found more meaning in their lives and felt a greater sense of satisfaction. “Individuals high in gratitude showed less of a relationship between materialism and its negative affect. Additionally, individuals high in materialism showed decreased life satisfaction when either gratitude or positive affect was low,” note the researchers.
ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects about 1 in every 68 children in the U.S., up from 1 in 150 in 2000. This includes 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls. Contact with animals may help ameliorate this troubling trend. A recent study of 114 children between 5 and 12 years old has found that autistic children having greater contact with animals have less anxiety related to social situations. The research was led by Marguerite O’Haire, Ph.D., from the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at the College of Veterinary Medicine of Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana. Colleagues from the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Australia, also participated in the study. The researchers divided the 114 children into 38 groups of three. Each group had one ASD child and two children without ASD. Skin conductance, which provides an objective way for researchers to gauge social anxiety, was measured among the children as they read silently and aloud. As expected, skin conductance was significantly higher among the ASD children as they read aloud in front of their peers. In successive sessions, when researchers introduced pet guinea pigs for the children to pet prior to their readings, the ASD children’s skin conductance levels dropped significantly. “Previous studies suggest that in the presence of companion animals, children with autism spectrum disorders function better socially,” says James Griffin, Ph.D., of the Child Development and Behavior Branch of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. “This study provides physiological evidence that the proximity of animals eases the stress that children with autism may experience in social situations.”
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esearch from China has determined that cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) inhibit the growth of several cancers. Researchers tested an extract of whole cloves against several types of human cancer cells, including those of ovarian, cervical, liver, colon, breast and pancreatic cancers. Published in the journal Oncology Research, the test used an incubation system that simulated the ability of these cancer cells to grow within the body. The researchers found that the clove extract stopped such development. The active constituents they identified within the clove extracts include oleanolic acid and eugenol. “Clove extract may represent a novel therapeutic herb for cancer treatment, and oleanolic acid is one of the components responsible for part of its antitumor activity,” the researchers commented. Cloves, one of the oldest medicinal spices, have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for many centuries.
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France Tackles Food Waste with New Law French supermarkets will be banned from throwing away or destroying unsold food and must instead donate it to charities or for animal feed under a law set to crack down on food waste. Supermarkets will also be barred from deliberately spoiling unsold food so it cannot be eaten. Larger stores will have to sign contracts with charities by July 2016 or face penalties. The law will also introduce an education program about food waste in schools and businesses, and follows a measure enacted last February to remove best-before dates on fresh foods. The Gars’pilleurs, an action group founded in Lyon, warns that simply obliging supermarket giants to pass unsold food to charities could give a “false and dangerous idea of a magic solution” to food waste, failing to address the core issues of overproduction in the food industry and wastage in food distribution chains. Source: The Guardian
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Countries are gradually banning the use of Monsanto Roundup herbicide around the world as a danger to the environment and human health, and Bermuda is one of the latest to join the ranks. These moves come soon after a recently published metastudy conducted by the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer published in The Lancet Oncology determined that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is probably carcinogenic to humans. Colombia stopped using Roundup to kill illegal coca plants. France banned the sale to homeowners, and Germany is poised to do the same. A group of 30,000 Argentine physicians are calling for a ban there, where it’s blamed for boosting birth defects and cancer. Others, including the Brazilian federal prosecutor, are demanding that Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, be pulled off the shelves. In the U.S., the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) is assisting efforts in cities, counties and school systems to enact immediate bans of glyphosate-based sprays. IRT is also calling for schools to measure the amount of glyphosate residues in school meals and to take steps to eliminate them if found. Source: EcoWatch
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professor in the Division of Hematology Oncology at UC, was a panelist in the session and also appeared in PlantPure Nation. Initially a skeptic concerning the largely plantbased, whole food diet, Chaudhary changed her mind about its benefits after hearing Campbell discuss the link between cancer and nutrition at UC in March of 2014. “I was one of those physicians that was always very pharmacotherapy-based and didn’t put much basis on how food affects wellness,” says Chaudhary, a neuro-oncologist at UC Health. “Then I started treating brain tumors and I was seeing people who had really never done anything wrong in their life. They didn’t smoke. They didn’t do drugs or alcohol. They lived this normal life and still they were developing brain tumors. I had to find a way to help them as well as help myself deal with this.” Continuing, Chaudhary says, “I think it is intuitive that food makes a difference in terms of heart disease as well as diabetes. If you eat well, you will not have fat clogging your arteries or high blood sugar levels modulating insulin production. But it is not as intuitive that food makes a difference with cancer. After absorbing Dr. Campbell’s work, the cancer connection is also clearer.” Karen Bosse is the director of community engagement for the UC Center for Integrative Health and Wellness and also coordinator of the UC Pods program. For more information, email kpbosse@gmail.com or visit pods. plantpurenation.com/pod-join/. For more information about the UC Center for Integrative Health and Wellness, visit med.uc.edu/integrative.
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he hidden costs of common beauty routines such as hair coloring or nail polishing are now more visible than ever. Fortunately, we can consciously choose non-toxic products that don’t harm us and the environment. The co-owners of Alba Organic Beauty Studio, sisters Ashley Lauren and Andrea Lauren, founded their Oakley area business in 2012 based on these principles. “The mantra ‘beauty at any cost’ is not so common anymore. The products we use (and those we avoid using) make it possible to enhance appearance without causing harm,” says Ashley. Andrea explains that their color treatments have a healing effect on hair. “It’s quite the opposite with conventional hair dyes,” she says. “Not only do the harsh, potentially toxic chemicals penetrate the scalp, but they also damage hair and the environment.” Alba’s hair coloring products are certified organic and ammonia-free. The organic options and environmentally friendly products Alba uses include makeup, facial treatments and nail polish. The nail polishes are free of five very toxic ingredients: camphor, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), formaldehyde, methylene glycol/formalin and toluene. New mother Andrea was inspired to launch a pregnancy-safe makeup line. Stork Beauty includes everything from pressed mineral foundations, lip gloss and eyeliner, to lipsticks
and liquid foundations. “It’s designed especially for moms-to-be and nursing moms, but it’s safe for anyone to use,” she says. Most clients think of Alba for hair care and makeup services for special occasions, but, as Andrea says, “they are pleasantly surprised to discover the breadth of services we offer.” The Lauren sisters ensure every event is memorable, whether it’s a spa party for manicures and pedicures or friends taking over Alba’s luxurious bridal suite for pre-wedding makeup and hair preparations. “We know how important special events are, so we go above and beyond to make sure clients are happy. Client feedback always says
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how much they appreciate our talented artists and friendly, welcoming service.” Alba’s exposed brick walls, plants and handmade pallet tables create a vibe the sisters describe as “unpretentious sophistication.” A mix of tufted couches and high back chairs allow clients to relax. Specialty cocktails served at the studio ($3 discount when purchased with any treatment) and complimentary Essencha Tea House teas and Carabello coffee enhance the laid-back atmosphere. As the sisters say, “Clients feel like they’re at home, whatever beauty treatment they opt for.” With no other siblings, the two sisters are close. Ashley says, “Besides being business partners, we are best friends.” They both giggle when Andrea adds, “Our homes are directly across the street from each other. It makes trading child minding, pet care, and life easier—and a lot of fun.” That’s what the Lauren sisters try to bring to all of their clients along with exceptional beauty treatments—ease and fun. Location: 2882 Wasson Rd., Cincinnati. For more information, call 513-6312522 or visit AlbaBeautyStudio.com. See ad, page 31. Gayle Wilson Rose is a health coach, writer, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings. Contact her at PyramidCoaches.com.
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“Imagine an economy in which life is valued more than money and power resides with ordinary people that care about one another, their community and their natural environment,” says David Korten, Ph.D., the co-founder of Positive Futures Network and author of Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth. “When we choose real wealth,” says Korten, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, “we can have exciting hobbies and adventures; work that challenges and stimulates us; and spiritual connection with a universe that’s infinitely larger than a stock portfolio. Instead of more stuff in our alreadystuffed lives, we can have fewer things, but better things of higher quality—fewer visits to the doctor and more visits to museums and friends’ houses.”
Step One: Taking Inventory of Our Stuff
Suze Orman, owner of the Suze Orman Financial Group, in Emeryville, California, and the bestselling author of The Courage to Be Rich: Creating a Life of Material and Spiritual Abundance, ponders whether having stuff is worth it and suggests we take an inventory of what we own. “Think about the value of each object—what it cost you when you bought it, what it’s worth in dollars today, and what it’s worth in an Earthly, material representation of who you are now,” she says. Orman suggests that we go through every closet and cupboard and recycle or throw away items that no longer serve us well, and then reconnect with items we cannot part with, such as family mementos. “Think of these items so precious to you and how little, in fact, they cost you,” she says. In this way we define for ourselves the true meaning of worth, and it’s never about the stuff. Once we have a handle on what we own, it’s time to turn to what we want and how we can get there.
TRUE WEALTH Living a Life We Love is Real Affluence by Judith Fertig
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raditional economics has us thinking in opposites—in terms of assets and liabilities. We consider the value of the material things we’ve accumulated: We add up our assets, which may include stocks, bonds, real estate, bank accounts and retirement savings. Then we subtract what we owe: Our liabilities may include a home mortgage, credit card debt, insurance premiums and student and vehicle loans. The balance is deemed our net worth. Figured this way, our net worth changes every minute and can sometimes shift dramatically. There is a better way to assess our wealth, because we are overlooking, dismissing or squandering valuable resources and benefits such as time, personal health, spiritual well-being, social connections or community in order to buy temporal things that will only depreciate over time. Golden, Colorado, author David Wann explores this theme in his book Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle. He remarks, “The U.S. may be on top when it comes to spending, but we also lead the world in debt per capita, children in poverty, percent of people in prison, obesity and infant mortality.” In fact, the U.S. has recently been ranked 42nd among countries in longevity— right below Guam and just above Albania. “So where is all the spending really getting us?” he asks. “We need to be getting more value out of each dollar, each hour, each spoonful of food, each square foot of house and each gallon of gas. The secret of success at the local, national and global scale is not really a secret; it’s in plain sight, and it’s called moderation.”
Step Two: Re-Evaluating Life Goals
Just as we would do a personal financial assessment before we make plans to achieve financial goals, a life audit helps us determine our priorities for living happily and productively. Ximena Vengoechea, a design researcher for Twitter, Inc., in San Francisco, recently did this using 100 sticky notes during one dedicated afternoon. She wrote a single wish, one thing she’d like to do, on each note. During this “spring cleaning for the soul,” as How we spend she calls it, Vengoechea our days is, of reaffirmed her thirst for course, how we learning and adventure. Taking it a step further, spend our lives. she analyzed how she ~Annie Dillard spent her time and how often she saw the people most important to her, natural awakenings
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mapping the data as pie charts. She discovered that most of her time was spent in work-related activities and not enough in adventure or seeing the people she loved. Drawing it up in the visual medium of charts helped her identify her life goals and see the changes she needed to make. Doubtless, we can all find better ways to utilize our assets.
Our Time
Arianna Huffington, of New York City, founder of The Huffington Post, knows firsthand about having so many demands on our time that days feel rushed, which can increase our stress and negatively impact our productivity. She says, “On the flip side, the feeling of having enough time, or even surplus time, is called ‘time affluence’. Although it may be hard to believe, it’s actually possible to achieve.” Huffington recommends simple steps like getting enough sleep and putting time limits on work and online activities. Belinda Munoz, a social change activist in San Francisco who blogs at TheHalfwayPoint.net, observes, “Time is Finding and doing neutral. We either what “lights us use it wisely or waste it, so the up” will bring onus is on us to us abundance. make it an asset.” Munoz can both ~David Howitt let go of stress and
be more productive when she blocks out day parts. “When I focus, I shut out interruptions, stop feeling rushed and get my work done with ease,” she says.
Our Health
One high-impact way to support personal health is to value food more, maintains Wann. “We need to spend more of our household budget for food, not less,” he says. “By rearranging both our household and national expenditures, we should give a higher priority to fresh, healthy food and a lower priority to electronic gadgets, shopping, cars, lawns and even vacations. Our overall expenses don’t have to go up, they just need to be realigned with our changing values. By choosing higher quality food and supporting better ways of growing it, we also begin to reshape the American culture,” he says.
Our Community
The community, rather than the stock market, is the better source of real wealth—both personal and global—maintains Korten. “Your community economy is part of the glue that binds people together. It’s the key to physical and mental health and happiness.” Giving less control over our financial well-being to Wall Street and more to Main Street will help us think in terms of livelihoods, instead of mere jobs. For Korten, this equates to not only how we make money to live, but also how we live—valuing our homes, communities and natural environment. Priceless social capital comes from investing our time and money in local communities. Korten observes how,
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when freely and wisely spent, these efforts can lower crime rates, make schools more productive and help economies function better. Korten cites Oakland, California’s Well-Being in Business Lab, which works with the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, to provide local communities with a research-based model for prosperity. In socially abundant communities and nations, individuals don’t have to earn as much money to be comfortable, because their quality of life is partly provided by the strength of social bonds.
Heeding the Call to Change Finding and doing what “lights us up” will bring us abundance, claims David Howitt in Heed Your Call. The Portland, Oregon, Meriwether Group entrepreneur who consults for consumer companies, maintains that finding our heroic purpose (that heart-centered thing we feel we were meant to do) is the first step toward true wealth. Howitt says the secret is in one small word—and. Instead of choosing either/or, our world expands with “and”. He urges us to integrate the intuitive and analytic parts of ourselves: “poet and professional, prophet and profit, soul and success.” It’s not just about philanthropy, but truly making your community and your world a better place through your work, he observes. “You’re doing good in the world, and when you live that way, money follows you.” Judith Fertig blogs about living well at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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ere’s one approach to doing a life audit in order to both discern more keenly what’s important and figure out how to allocate resources better to make those things happen. Step 1: Take a few hours and 100 sticky notes. Write a wish—something you’d like to do or have happen in your life—on each one. Arrange them on a flat surface. Step 2: See what patterns evolve. Rearrange the notes by themes or categories, such as family, physical health, adventure, profession, giving back and skills. Those that contain the most notes indicate the realm of your most powerful wishes. Step 3: Evaluate your time. Take stock of a typical day, week and month to analyze how you are spending it. Step 4: Prioritize. Some wishes need to be fulfilled every day or soon, while long-term wishes aim for “someday”. Step 5: Make a plan. Just as with a smart financial strategy, which typically involves investing money over time, you can now allocate your time to make your wish list happen. For more details, visit Tinyurl.com/ExampleOfLifeAudit.
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t age 25, Paula natural include synthetic The skin, your Begoun, author chemicals, meaning that protective organ, the term organic doesn’t of The Original Beauty Bible and other apply to the entire formula. is meant to be bestselling books on Fragrances are common “worn” for life. It is synthetic ingredients, as is skincare, makeup and hair care, read her first not a luxury, but a the triethanolamine that’s label on a skincare prodoften used to adjust the necessity to take pH or as an emulsifying uct she was using. Although she’d tried many the best possible agent to convert acid to different products to cona salt, or stearate, as the care of it. trol her acne and eczema base for a cleanser. since age 11, she hadn’t To help consumers ~Charlene Handel avoid overpaying for skinthought about the contents, which was partially care products which may why she was distraught to discover that not be as natural or organic as touted, acetone (nail polish remover) was the Begoun encourages skepticism regardfourth ingredient listed. ing marketing messages. She suggests That moment became the inspirathat an important key is to choose the tion for Begoun’s lifetime devotion to best formulation for an individual’s skin skincare research and education and type and specific skin concerns. customer advocacy. Today, as founder “There are no U.S. Food and Drug of the Seattle-based Paula’s Choice Agency-approved standards for the Skincare, she continues to help women organic labeling of skincare products understand when product claims are sold in salons and spas or over-themisleading or factual. counter. The cosmetics industry hasn’t agreed on one set of standards either. Buyer Be Aware U.S. Department of Agriculture certifiOne of Begoun’s core conclusions is cation is cost-prohibitive for most small that the terms organic and all natural are cosmetic companies that use clean, largely responsible for fueling the miscertified organic ingredients, so some conception that all synthetic ingredients uncertified organic products exist and in cosmetics are automatically bad and it’s wise to read labels,” explains Elina that all organic or natural ingredients are Fedotova, founder of the nonprofit Asautomatically good. She further notes sociation of Holistic Skin Care Practithat many products labeled organic and tioners. She counsels that we Google 20
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any unfamiliar ingredient to learn if it’s toxic or safe. Fedotova, a cosmetic chemist and aesthetician who makes her professional skincare line, Elina Organics, by hand in a laboratory, compares the difference between salon and commercial products to fine dining versus fast food. “Salon products are made in far smaller quantities than mass-produced brands and offer higher concentrations of ingredients. They are generally shipped directly to the salon and have a higher turnover rate. Because they don’t have to be stored for indeterminate periods or endure warehouse temperatures, they are fresher and more potent,” she says. Although a facial can easily be performed at home with salon or commercial products, Fedotova, who owns spas in Chicago and Kalamazoo, Michigan, recommends having a professional facial every four to five weeks. Charlene Handel, a certified holistic esthetician, holistic skin care educator and owner of Skin Fitness Etc., in Carlsbad, California, agrees.
Sequenced Steps
Handel chooses treatments that penetrate and nourish the layer of skin below the epidermis, the outermost layer, consisting of mostly dead cells, with 100 percent holistic (edible) products and freshly brewed organic tea compresses. “Without a gentle exfoliation, the first step in any effective facial, not even skincare formulas with penetration enhancers, can nourish the lower layer of live cells. One key nourishment among others is vitamin C, an antioxidant which brightens, protects against sun damage and promotes collagen production,” advises Handel. She explains that skin cells produced in the deepest layer gradually push their way to the epidermis every 30 days and die. Dead cells can pile up unevenly and give the skin’s surface a dry, rough, dull appearance. As we age, cell turnover time increases to 45 or 60 days, which is why gentle sloughing is necessary. This can be done at home three times a week with a honey mask. Another form of exfoliation performed in a salon uses a diamondtipped, crystal-free microdermabrasion
machine to gently buff away the surface layer of skin. An additional option is a light glycolic acid and beta hydroxy acid treatment. This can be purchased over the counter or prepared at home using organic papaya (glycolic) and pineapple (beta hydroxyl) for more even skin tone. These treatments, sometimes referred to as acid peels, can be applied to the face for no more than 10 to 15 minutes, typically every two to four weeks or every few months.
Treatment serums, moisturizing lotions and eye and neck creams are all elements of a complete facial. The simplest sequence of application is layering from the lightest to heaviest—eye cream, serum and moisturizer. Give them a minute or two to absorb. No facial is complete without a sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, applied last. Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer.
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Dry complexion: Cleanse the skin with a mix of baking soda and coconut oil. Gently scrub on and rinse off. Oily complexion: Cleanse the skin using a mixture of yogurt and baking soda. Gently scrub on and rinse off. Refresh the skin after cleansing with distilled rose water or herbal tea, adding in a few drops each of lemon juice and a favorite essential oil. For dry skin, choose chamomile tea; for oily skin, go with burdock root tea and juniper berry essential oil. Exfoliate the skin with a gentle, healthy alternative to chemical peels by massaging with organic papaya; its enzymes help dissolve dead cells. It also infuses skin with beta carotene and other beauty nutrients. After rinsing skin, apply a mashed banana mask, which benefits all complexions by nourishing and moisturizing the skin. It’s also high in antiinflammatory vitamin B6. Remove the banana with a wet wash cloth, and then apply a favorite moisturizer. Dry skin does well with coconut oil. For very dry skin, use shea butter or sesame oil. Use a zinc oxide-based natural sunblock, especially after a facial, because the skin is more sensitive to ultraviolet rays after exfoliation. Eating foods rich in antioxidants helps prevent sun damage.
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Rethink Eating Habits for Weight Loss and Improved Health by Carol Stegman
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hile breakfast is an important meal, recent science suggests it may not always be necessary. Intermittent fasting may be a better way to reach weight loss goals
and achieve better health, and may even increase lifespan. Intermittent fasting is a technique whereby a person restricts calorie intake by engaging in repetitive periods of fasting, either daily or weekly. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, natural health advocate and New York Times bestselling author, it takes about six to eight hours for the human body to metabolize glycogen stores and shift into a fat-burning mode. Limiting meal times to an eight-hour period increases fat-burning enzymes while limiting the enzymes that burn sugar. This powerful catalyst forces the body
to increase the use of fat stores as fuel. In prehistoric times, when food was not readily available, intermittent fasting was a normal survival technique. Contrary to the American “couch potato” lifestyle, the human body is designed to go long periods without food and to endure regular intervals of fasting. Data published last year by the US Centers for Disease Control showed that while more than one-third of all Americans are pre-diabetic, about 90 percent of them are not aware of it. The truth is that a pre-diabetic condition can be easily reversed with appropri-
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everal ways to incorporate scheduled fasts into daily life are listed below: The Eat-Stop-Eat method advocates fasting for 24 hours once or twice a week. This is one of the most popular intermittent fasting methods. The Leangains method is one of the easiest to adopt. It suggests that men incorporate a feeding period of eight hours into their day while women eat within a ten-hour time frame. The Warrior diet is a stricter method of fasting that advocates fasting for 20 hours and feeding for the remaining four hours of the day. It works well for those looking to lose weight quickly but can be hard to follow permanently. The Alternate Day diet—as suggested by its name— dictates eating normally for one day and restricting caloric intake to 400-500 calories the next. It is very effective for weight loss but difficult to adopt as a nutritional lifestyle. When deciding which method of intermittent fasting to choose, it is important to consider one’s lifestyle, goals, time frame, and social life, as well as work and exercise schedules. Finding which method works best is key to health and weight loss success. As always, partnering with a physician is of paramount importance to achieving health and weight loss goals. It allows for proper monitoring of progress. Fasting is not recommended for women 22
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Search for a generic food item at CalorieCount.com to see how brand-name products rank in nutritional value. white pasta. Bulgur provides nearly 75 percent of a day’s fiber requirement when added to soup or salad. Cereal: Steel-cut or rolled oats, farina (Cream of Wheat) and grits are low-calorie and nutritious options for a warm start to the day. All can be found as organic; farina in whole wheat or white wheat that is certified kosher. Cold cereals should list whole grains as the first ingredient and be high in fiber and low in sugar, like organic Oat O’s. Snacks: Unsalted nuts, full of fiber, protein and vitamins, are highly prized at food pantries. Packed in juice, fruit cups make a healthy treat. Dried fruit and sunflower seeds are another favorite. Low-salt, low-sugar peanut or sunflower butter packs protein. Honey is a healthy sweetener. Collecting Party: “A group of us collected and donated 600 pounds of food for babies, pets and adults to
Extended Hands Food Bank,” says Dee Power, in Fountain Hills, Arizona. For babies, include food without added sugar or salt and single-grain cereal. Alternative Giving: Especially popular during the December holidays, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank offers prepacked bags to grocery store patrons, paid for at checkout. Customers can see what’s included and the food bank picks them up. (Tip: Cash donations allow lower cost bulk purchases with no need to transport or sort items.) Non-Food: Make sure the food pantry has storage space before donating wet or dry food for cats and dogs and birdseed; baby wipes, shampoo and soap; and adult soap, deodorant, shaving supplies, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper. “A $5,000 grant gave us added storage space,” says Byrnes. The bottom line is what food pantries need is much the same as what’s found in any healthy home pantry—comestibles rich in flavor, vitamins and fiber and free of unhealthy additives. Please be generous year-round, sharing well beyond the holidays. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
Annual Food Drives Local Boy Scout troops remind us to prepare for their annual food drive. On November 7, be on the lookout for a door hanger reminder; on November 14, they’ll pick up food for delivery to local food banks. The National Association of Letter Carriers’ (U.S. Postal Service) annual nationwide food drive is May 14, 2016. Since 1992, they’ve collected more than 1.3 billion pounds of food. Feeding America’s drive benefits from a matching gift from motivational speaker and author Tony Robbins through December 3, aimed to provide a total of 100 million meals for the 49 million Americans that struggle with hunger. Each $1 given and matched helps secure and distribute 20 meals through its network of food banks. Donate at Tinyurl. com/TonyRobbinsFeedingAmerica.
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or shouldn’t feel only teaches them to distrust themselves and that there’s something wrong with them. As a communication aid, Inside Out may speak best to older children, because younger viewers may get the erroneous impression that emotions can control them, rather than that they can control their own emotional reactions. The recipe for healthy bonding and emotional development is for all parties to model how they value the importance of each other’s feelings and respectfully listen for the feelings behind the words. In opening ourselves to being understood, we open ourselves to understanding others. Good parenting involves emotion. Good relationships involve emotion. The bottom line is that emotions matter. We all struggle with negative emotions from time to time, and the way we address and deal with them influences our emotional health. The goal is to develop a trustworthy emotional connection with the other person that is important to us, which enhances intimacy and the effectiveness of the relationship in accomplishing good. Using this six-part process of helpful concrete steps applies equally to the children and adults in our lives. n Become aware of the other person’s emotions. n Care about the other person by seeing their emotions as valid and important.
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½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp fine sea salt ¼ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried basil 2 Tbs olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 large onions, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 potato, diced ¼ cup Tamari soy sauce or Bragg’s Amino Acids 5 cup. organic vegetable broth, chicken broth or water 3 tomatoes, cored and diced 1½ cup brown lentils 2 slices of your favorite bread, cubed
n Listen empathetically to better understand the way they feel, allowing them to feel safe to be vulnerable without fear of judgment. Seek to understand, rather than to agree or redirect.
Combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, cumin, oregano and basil in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat, and add the garlic, onion, celery, carrot and potato.
n Acknowledge and validate their feelings. We don’t need to validate that the thoughts they have about their emotions are correct; instead, simply let them know that it’s valid to feel the way that they do. For example, if a friend says, “I feel useless,” we could validate them by saying, “I can see how you might feel that way.”
Stir in half the seasoning mixture and the soy sauce. Cook, stirring frequently for about 7 to 10 minutes or until the onions are tender, and then add 5 cups of water or broth, tomatoes and lentils.
n Allow the person to experience their emotions fully before moving toward any kind of improvement. We cannot impose our idea of when they should be ready or able to feel differently. This is when we practice unconditional presence and unconditional love. We are there as support, without trying to fix them or anything else. Don’t be offended if they don’t accept support that’s offered at this time. A benevolent power is inherent in offering love that exists regardless of what someone does or does not do with it. n Help the other person to strategize ways to manage the reactions they might be having to their emotions after—and only after—their feelings have been validated, acknowledged and fully felt. This is when we can assert new ways of looking at a situation that may improve the way another person is feeling. This is when advice may be offered. When done successfully, this process can transform a conflict encountered in a relationship into solid gold. Teal Swan is the author of Shadows Before Dawn: Finding the Light of Self-Love Through Your Darkest Times, on how healing hidden wounds reveals our authentic selves (TealSwan.com). Inside Out will be released next month on DVD.
Bring to a boil over high heat. Then reduce heat and simmer without a lid for 30 minutes. Add remaining seasoning mixture and cook for 20 minutes or until the lentils are soft. Ladle stew into the bowls and garnish with your favorite toasted bread cut into cubes. Healthy Tip: Lentils are very high in protein, minerals, vitamins and fiber and are easier to digest than many other legumes. The brown and green varieties are the best at retaining their shape after cooking. Lentils can easily be sprouted which increases their vitamin C content by 17.5 times. Toss on salads and stir-fry, or eat as snacks on their own. Recipe courtesy of Mary Rasmussen, integrative health coach at Alliance Integrative Medicine. Individualized coaching, detox diet programs and infrared sauna services. For more information, call 791-5521 or email Mary.Rasmussen@ MyHealingPartner.com. See ad page 42. natural awakenings
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The Hidden Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.
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Functional Dermatology A Natural Approach to Skin Problems by Jodi Westfall
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very year, millions of people visit dermatologists seeking treatment for various skin conditions. They are often prescribed steroids, antibiotics or other medications that may or may not help and may cause serious side effects. For a wide variety of skin disturbances, correcting a nutritional deficiency can make a huge difference and result in smooth, beautiful skin. Functional dermatology is the science of understanding the relationships between skin disorders and their underlying contributing factors. It differs from traditional treatments by its increased focus on the underlying root causes of skin conditions. There are many ways food sensitivities and nutritional deficiencies can affect the skin. Noticeable acne or bumps on the arms could indicate a deficiency in metabolizing folic acid or vitamin A. Itchy hands or feet could result from a sensitivity to gluten or other food ingredients. Inflammation (redness, swelling) is a very typical indication of many skin disorders that traditional dermatology often manages
with steroids and antibiotics. As a rule, inflammation indicates an immune response, involving increased blood flow and chemical reactions that can affect many aspects of health. An immune response is a normal, helpful process when it works properly. Unfortunately, it can be compromised by individual genetic factors, deficiencies and toxicities. The common genetic problem of impaired folic acid metabolism is estimated to affect 58% of all people, leading to increased symptoms such as red or bumpy skin, severe itching, hives or the eruptions of eczema. This results in inflammation, which triggers an immune response and an increase in histamine production in an attempt to control it. Food sensitivities are often overlooked as contributors to skin issues. An important step many practitioners of functional dermatology use with acne and eczema sufferers is food testing to discover sensitivities. The process of identifying food irritants and sensitivities can be daunting, but can help improve the health and appearance of the skin. The goal of identifying sensitivities is to learn to avoid them as much as possible. While functional dermatology may sometimes incorporate traditional therapies, its primary focus is to understand why the body is reacting to the issue rather than to merely treat symptoms. By addressing the processes that lead to sensitivities and inflammation, the
body can overcome the condition and recover optimal function. A side effect is that recovery can also reduce cardiovascular risks and improve overall body function and mood. Many known risks for cardiovascular disease are associated with increased inflammation. The body reacts to inflammation with an immune response regardless of where the process originates. Thus, resolving chronic skin inflammation can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems. No one needs to suffer from chronic irritation, hives or sensitive skin that could be improved by addressing simple physiological factors. Functional dermatology offers a better way: identifying individual needs, fixing underlying causes, and addressing crucial nutritional deficiencies that can offer true healing and allow patients to look and feel their best. Jodi Westfall, NP, is a board certified nurse practitioner specializing in dermatology, diseases of the skin and natural healing methods. She received both her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in nursing from the University of Cincinnati. For more information call Westfall at 513-2739944, or visit goodmedicineonline.com or jodiwestfallwellness.com Location: 5235 Morning Sun Road, Oxford, OH 45056, 8041 Hosbrook Road Suite 404, Cincinnati OH 45236.
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Choose Safe and Healthy Natural Beauty Aids by Kathleen Barnes
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e all want to look and feel beautiful, often enhancing our best features with assistance from cosmetics. Yet many of us may not be aware of the toxic ingredients contained in products we’re using. “When the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was passed 77 years ago, it contained 112 pages of standards for food and drugs, and only one page for cosmetics,” says Connie Engel, Ph.D., science and education manager at the Breast Cancer Fund and its Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, in San Francisco. While most cosmetic ingredients must be listed on product labels, some-
times their names are hard to recognize, many are toxic and some of the most dangerous ones may not even be listed. Labeled toxins commonly found in cosmetics include endocrine disruptors that can affect our developmental, reproductive, neurological and immune systems. Here are just a few: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon, is found in foundation, pressed powder, loose powder, bronzer, blush, eye shadow and mascara. It can even enhance the toxicity of other chemicals, according to Danish research published in the International Journal of Andrology, and due to its fluorine base,
can disrupt iodine absorption, contributing to breast disease including cancer. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and its cousin, hydroxytoluene (BHT), are common preservatives found in lip products, liquid makeup and moisturizers that the European Commission on Endocrine Disruption cites as interfering with hormone function. They’ve also been shown to cause kidney damage, according to research from Spain’s Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Formaldehyde in many forms, including quaternium-15, coal tar, benzene and mineral oils that are prohibited in the European Union and Japan, are classified as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. These examples represent the tip of the iceberg of toxic chemicals of concern commonly used in cosmetics. They further range from allergens and substances that cause non-cancerous and cancerous tumors and organ toxicity to developmental and reproductive impairment, miscarriage and bioaccumulation leading to toxic overload when not excreted. Fragrances don’t have to be included in label ingredient lists, constituting another major concern, explains Engel. “Most cosmetics, even eye shadow, contain fragrance, and those fragrances can contain several dozen unlabeled ingredients, including hormone-disrupting phthalates.” The European Union is the authoritative source on all of these issues.
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Based on its CosIng (cosmetic ingredients) database accessed via ec.europa. eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing, it has banned scores of toxic chemicals from makeup sold in EU countries.
Safe and Healthy Alternatives Fortunately, safe alternatives are available to enhance our natural beauty. “Become an educated consumer and read the list of ingredients,” advises Janice Cox, the Medford, Oregon, author of Natural Beauty at Home. “Fewer ingredients and organic components mean safer products.” Better yet, we can make our own more natural beauty aids. “One advantage of making your own is that you’re in control. You know yourself and your skin and sensitivities,” says Cox. DIY products are easy if intense color isn’t a requirement. “The color many people want is hard to produce with kitchen ingredients,” Cox explains. “You can make clear mascara and eyebrow tamer with castor oil. It’s easy to make lip balms and maybe get a little color by adding berry
juice or beet root powder.” For those that want the look of highquality makeup without toxins, other good alternatives come into play, says Hollywood makeup artist Lina Hanson, author of Eco-Beautiful. “I had been working in the industry for several years before I discovered the toxic ingredients in makeup; I was shocked,” she says. Equally unsettling, “I also learned that many of the ingredients allowed in the U.S. are banned in the European Union because of their toxicity.” That knowledge launched Hanson’s quest to create safe, organic, beauty-enhancing products for women, celebrities and everyday people alike. “So many people these days pay close attention to what they put in their bodies, but not everyone is as careful about what they put on their bodies,” she says. “I want people to understand that you don’t have to sacrifice beauty in going green.” Hanson warns against so-called “natural” cosmetics that abuse the term and may include harmful preservatives and synthetic ingredients. She assures, “Any product labeled ‘USDA certified organic’ contains 100 percent organic ingredients.” Her book mentions numerous brands she recommends.
1 tsp grated beeswax 1 tsp grated cocoa butter 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tsp macadamia or other nut oil 1 tsp light sesame oil 1 /8 tsp vitamin E oil Choose organic ingredients when possible. Melt ingredients together in a double boiler or microwave. Add a pinch of beetroot powder for color. Stir well until all are mixed. Store in a small, clean container.
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Toxic Ingredients to Avoid n Benzophenone n Butylated compounds, including BHA, BHT n Carbon black n Ethanolamine compounds including DEA, MEA, TEA n Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (quaternium-15, imidazolidinyl urea) n Heavy metals, including lead (may not be labeled)
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rubbing it in, removing makeup and then taking it off with a hot, wet towel. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (SafeCosmetics.org) has created a helpful app for iPhone and Android users at ThinkDirtyApp.com. Simply download it and scan a store item’s barcode to immediately access information on the product’s toxic ingredients, along with recommendations for healthier alternatives.
Healthy, moisturized skin is essential to natural beauty, many experts agree, noting that younger women need to unclog pores to prevent acne. They don’t need much moisturizing, but skin generally becomes drier with age, making good moisturizers important. Cox recommends jojoba oil to effect glowing skin. Hanson likes coconut oil, although she recommends
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Not Just Any Dog or Cat Will Do by Sandra Murphy
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he old line, “He followed me home, can we keep him?” used to get a kid a dog or cat of his own. In today’s homes, it’s not that easy. Choosing a pet is a personal choice not to be taken lightly nor made on another person’s behalf. A surprise pet is a bad idea. Rather than gift a pet during the holidays or at any other time, give a coupon to be redeemed after extensive and careful consideration. Involve the whole family in listing pros and cons, deal breakers and must-haves. Lifestyle adjustments by everyone are to be expected, but pets shouldn’t make all the sacrifices. Available time and space, daily routines and costs all matter in determining the perfect pet.
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Small dogs and those that need extensive grooming were on Melinda Carver’s no-adopt list. “I read books, visited websites, shelters, adopt-a-thons and rescue groups,” she says. “As a single person with a full-time job, I wanted a dog that would fit with my work, volunteer and exercise schedules.” Riley, a bloodhound/Lab mix, fit the bill. Shelter workers can project how large a dog will get when fully grown, as well as their temperament and other breed traits. Carver was cautioned that Riley was an active animal, needed long walks and would ultimately top 100 pounds. Now age 11, he’s a companionable 135 pounds. “I was surprised at how easy it was to change my routine to accommodate playtime, mile-long walks and training. He’s laid back and gentle for his size,” comments Carver, a blog talk radio show host in Parma, Ohio. Danielle Nay, an expat from the UK, researched for two years before choosing Freeway, her neighbor-friendly löwchen. He’s a mid-size dog, big enough to be a manly companion, but the right size for a high-rise apartment. “When his humans are busy, Freeway flings his own ball down the hall and then runs after it,” she says.
Account Coordinator for z11 Communications, public speaker and author Michael Holtz, of Knoxville, Tennessee, admits he would’ve fallen in love with any dog. His wife, Sarah, searched to find the one that would work best for them. Based on past experience, Sarah knew that she didn’t want a herding, massive, shedding or miniature pet. She was drawn to Labrador types and found Marley, a golden/basset Not Quite Perfect mix rescue that moved in as Michael was The perfect pet doesn’t have to be perundergoing cancer treatment. fect in looks or health. Dorie Herman, “She’s calm, playful and wants to be of Jersey City, New Jersey, a graphic near, but doesn’t smother, is stubborn, yet designer for Martha Stewart Living, in trainable, and mostly obedient,” Sarah says. New York City, is the human behind “Plus, she’s content to nap or go on threeChloe Kardoggian, a Chihuahua and mile walks. Walking Marley helped Mipuppy mill rescue, chael’s recovery after surgery. She was good When a dog or cat won’t do, age 11, which she describes as “three with just sniffing the try something in a tank— pounds, two teeth, green off of a blade one giant tongue freshwater fish, lizards of grass until he was and an Instagram ready to head home.” or hamsters.
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sensation.” Due to poor nutrition, mill dogs often lose their teeth as young adults, causing their tongues to hang out. She advocates for older dogs and an adopt/don’t buy policy. “With senior animals, you know what you’re getting. They have personality,” says Herman. “With my work schedule, I wanted an older pet, small and piddle-pad trained.”
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Herbert Palmer, of Morris Plains, New Jersey, now with Green the Grid Group, worked for a moving company when three kittens showed up near the loading dock. A co-worker took one. Not in the market for a cat, much less two, Palmer tried to find them good, safe homes. After five days, he realized, Lucky and Day had a home—with him. “Sometimes we adopt them. Many times they adopt us,” he confides. Falling in love doesn’t depend solely on what looks good on paper. Everyone deserves to find their “heart” pet—when that first exchanged look proclaims, “He’s mine.” Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
More Factors to Consider n A yard isn’t a must, but dogs need regular exercise and socialization. n Adult children boomerang home after college or a divorce, often with pets. A new baby also alters a home’s equilibrium. Many hours away due to work, school activities, elder care and/or volunteering can lead to a bored pet that will produce its own entertainment, often to the family’s dismay. n Some pets are easily washable, while others need professional grooming. Daily brushing minimizes shedding. n Family members’ tolerance for pet drool and snoring counts. n A yearly wellness exam, required inoculations, a microchip and pet insurance add to the tab.
Grateful for EVERYTHING by Mary Lynn Ziemer
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he secret to happiness and finding the enduring joy we all seek is Thanksgiving—the simple act of continually giving thanks. To realize wonderful positive outcomes, up to and including seeming miracles, do one thing: Show gratitude all day long. Seeing everything in a new light, through a refreshing prism of love and appreciation, imparts a deep inner well of peace, calm and joy, making us feel more alive. We can feel that way every day, in every aspect of life, awaking each morning excited to create the day ahead and enthusiastic about each moment and then falling asleep at night embracing a profound feeling of gratitude for all the good we know and have. Happiness is contagious and becomes an upward spiral of joy naturally shared with others. Start today by launching a daily gratitude journal. This single action, the simplest and quickest way to get results, will foster a habit geared to change everything forever. It fills up our love tank, sparks success and benefits everyone. To embrace better relationships, health, clarity, life and tangible and intangible wealth: n Set a daily time for journal writing. n Pick a handful of things that prompt gratitude that day. Perhaps begin with people that support you in some way. Everything counts, from expressions of beauty to basic conveniences. Eventually the daily list will grow, generating the joy of gratitude at ever-higher levels. n It’s important to write with love and joy, because such feelings create your
world. Even if something’s a work in progress, like encouraging steps in a relationship, focus on what makes you feel good and want more of and you’ll start seeing more evidence of them. n Elaborate in detail about a particular thing that earns extra gratitude. This carries more benefits from intense feelings than creating a list. When we see how blessed we are with what we already have, it creates more of what we are grateful for, generating an endless cycle of gratitude. n Take notice of the surprises and little miracles that occur, and be sure to make note of them to evoke an even stronger level of awe and gratitude. Robert Emmons, Ph.D., of the University of California-Davis, a leading authority in researching the science of gratitude and its impact on wellbeing, instructs his study participants, “Be aware of your feelings and how you ‘relish’ and ‘savor’ this gift in your imagination. Take the time to be especially aware of the depth of your gratitude.” In other words, don’t hurry through this exercise like a to-do list. An all-day-long attitude of gratitude ramps up our awareness of life’s pleasures. It takes an already good life to a whole new zone of zest. Mary Lynn Ziemer is a master of Advanced Life Concepts, certified life and business coach, motivational speaker and author, with more than 30 years as an entrepreneur and corporate executive at two Fortune 100 companies. Connect at LivingAJoyfulLifeNow.com.
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Kristen Bell on Planet-Friendly Living Eco-Activist Actress Takes Steps that Make a Difference by Gerry Strauss
Which core beliefs catalyze your passion for consciously stewarding the environment? I wholeheartedly believe: Every problem has a solution. We are all global citizens. Kindness is always in fashion. We have to laugh at ourselves. There is strength in forgiveness. Honesty without tact is cruelty. No one can make me feel inferior without my consent. Ultimately, we are responsible for one another and for the creatures and places around us. I felt good about caring for the world around me before I had kids, but now I also derive a ton of self-esteem from being a good example for them.
How has celebrity supported your role in speaking out on behalf of your favorite causes?
I have the rare gift of a public platform, which is amazing to me, since I felt so small and unheard as a child. Social media can be a megaphone, so I use it
to be a conduit to support causes I believe in. People don’t have to listen… but when they do, helpful things happen. My approach is to spotlight an issue while also shedding light on a solution. I particularly like talking about childhood malnutrition and telling people about ThisBarSavesLives (ThisBarSavesLives.com), which donates a life-saving nutritional packet to a child in need every time we buy this organic, gluten-free snack bar. I love their motto, “We eat together.” S. Bukley/Shutterstock.com
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rom Veronica Mars to Forgetting Sarah Marshall, her face is unmistakable. Thanks to the worldwide popularity of Frozen, her voice is now unforgettable, as well. Kristen Bell, though, believes the greatest contribution she can make is embodying an ecofriendly lifestyle together with her husband, actor Dax Shepard, and their two daughters, finding ways to help the planet survive and thrive for generations to come.
What Earth-friendly actions do you and your family embrace in day-to-day living?
Our fun time revolves around being active outdoors. We love hiking as a family, walking a mile to dinner or biking along the river. We often go exploring and make up outdoor games such as: How far can you jump? How far can I throw this? and Let’s race! The kids like to get dirty and my husband and I like to breathe fresh air at the end of a workday. We have a garden where the girls and I are learning about growing and caring for edible plants and how to cook what we grow. Our thumbs aren’t very green just yet but we are trying.
As PETA’s “Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities” of 2013, why are you and Dax convinced that healthy vibrancy doesn’t rely on eating meat?
I have been a vegetarian since I was 11. I have never wanted to eat meat, even before I knew the positive environmental effects of a vegetarian diet. People need to be conscious of what they are eating. Most edible supermarket items aren’t real food. I like knowing where my meal comes from and who handles it. It makes both my mind and body feel better.
How did the animated film Frozen enable you to reach a larger young audience than ever before?
My goal with the character Anna was to play an imperfect princess, giving voice to the heroine I had been searching for when I was young: Someone who was awkward, clumsy, optimistic, too talkative, caring and didn’t have perfect posture. I wanted girls that feel like they don’t always fit in to have a fearless heroine to identify with. I want to be a real-life Anna, someone who doesn’t apologize for her flaws and stands up for herself and others because she’s strong. Thanks to Frozen, I have been invited to do more projects that reach young people. I hope to extend my voice as a trustworthy source supporting projects that can benefit them.
You are passionate about the universal need for water conservation. What steps has your own family taken to be water-conscious?
Living in California and dealing with drought firsthand teaches about water conservation by necessity. We carefully consider how the food we eat directly impacts water use; we all understand that producing meat and dairy is water intensive. Replacing our lawn with AstroTurf cut our household water bill dramatically. We never run water from the tap when we are brushing our teeth, and always ‘let it mellow if it’s yellow’, that is, flush selectively. We even reuse the water used to sterilize baby bottles to water houseplants. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@ aol.com.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Cooking Demonstration: Fall Harvest with Greenacres – 12pm & 6:30pm. The gardens of Greenacres in Indian Hill create a space for the mind, body and spirit to flourish. Sally Sheehan, director of Garden Education, will share her expertise, healthy fresh recipes and delicious samples. $10. TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery. RSVP: 513-246-2606 Essential Oils 101 – 5:30-7pm. Learn how to use essential oils as a safe, natural option to protect and maintain you and your family’s health. Learn about the difference between ordinary essential oils and pure, high potency, therapeutic-grade essential oils. Learn how to clean your home without chemicals, improve your emotional and physical well being, cook with essential oils and more. Receive samples and take-home information. Free, but pre-registration required. Linda Edwards, LMT, 7815 Cooper Rd, 2nd Fl, Ste E, Montgomery. 513-478-4836. Travel Tales: Along the Saint Lawrence Seaway – 7pm. Presented by Alan Lloyd of the Photography Club of Greater Cincinnati. Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave. 513-369-6028.
Nature is often hidden, sometimes overcome, seldom extinguished. ~Francis Bacon
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
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Friends & Family Fall Fest: Wellness Edition Bring your friends and family to join the fun and win prizes. Learn about the latest in nutrition, exercise, skincare, de-stressing and better sleep as it relates to your overall wellness. Activities throughout the Pavilion will include complimentary chair massages, nail polish changes for adults and kids, and healthy food samples. Physician talks and free fitness classes will take place from 9am-1pm. Facility is open to all for complimentary use from 7am-7pm.
7am-7pm TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery. 513-985-0900 Healing Touch Level 1 – Nov 7 & 8. 8:30am-6pm. Learn the basics of the human energy system and specific techniques using touch to influence this system. $365 for 2-day class. Some scholarships available. TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery. To register or for more info: 513-246-2636.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
markyourcalendar MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Essential Gratitude: Yoga and Meditation Workshop Join Stacy Best, Registered Kinesiotherapist and yoga instructor, for this amazing gathering of thanksgiving. Taking time to be grateful can improve sleep, lower stress, strengthen relationships, improve self-esteem and enhance overall well-being. Workshop will incorporate yoga, guided meditation and powerful essential oils to cultivate the healing power of gratitude. Blueprint for home practice and samples provided. Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one, blankets can be provided. $10.
6-7:15pm Studio 915, Monmouth St, Newport, KY. Registration required: 859-391-5537 or Stacy@StacyBest.com. Alexander Technique for Health – 6:30pm. People from all walks of life use the Alexander Technique to manage and relieve everyday aches and pains,
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to cope with work-related challenges, to adjust to pregnancy or aging, to help recover from illness or injury and to advance athletic or professional skills. You too can learn, regardless of your condition or fitness level. It’s simple and fun. Presented by Clair Rechnitzer. Participants should bring a yoga mat or towel. St. Bernard Branch Library, 10 McClelland Ave, Cincinnati. 513-369-4462.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Wellness Series – 6:30pm. Natural Solutions to Sleep Problems presented by Dr. Matthew Nuesse of the Foundation for Wellness Professionals. Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave, Mariemont. 513-369-4467.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Kick Those Cravings and Bad Habits – 5:307:30pm. Peter Sheng, MD, will discuss how to kick cravings and bad habits naturally, Event also includes mini-spa services, wine and appetizers. $15. TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery. Register: 513-246-3636. Essential Oils 101 – 5:30-7pm. Learn how to use essential oils as a safe, natural option to protect and maintain you and your family’s health. Learn about the difference between ordinary essential oils and pure, high potency, therapeutic-grade essential oils. Learn how to clean your home without chemicals, improve your emotional and physical well-being, cook with essential oils and more. Receive samples and take-home information. Free, but pre-registration required. Linda Edwards, LMT, 7815 Cooper Rd, 2nd Fl, Ste E, Montgomery. 513-478-4836. Healing/Drumming – 7-10pm. With Bob Laake, Healing Drummer. All are welcome; several healing practitioners and tables. Love donation. Grace Episcopal Church, College Hill, 5501 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati. 513-541-2415.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Essential Thanksgiving Cooking Class – 6-7:30pm. Join Stacy Best, Certified Personal Fitness Chef, to discover how to live a healthier and more delicious lifestyle by bringing the boldness of essential oils into the kitchen. Learn how to save time, money and add tons of healthy flavor to make foods not only nutritious but delicious. Receive samples and recipes: pumpkin smoothie, chia breakfast sundae, sweet potato casserole, gluten free gingerbread cookies, cranberry lime spritzer, healthy peppermint hot chocolate and even make your own holiday salt or sugar blend sample to take home. $10. Studio 915, Monmouth St, Newport, KY. Registration required: 859-391-5537 or Stacy@StacyBest.com.
markyourcalendar THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Therapilates Fitness Open House Come help us celebrate our new expanded fitness studio and our 7th anniversary. Free Pilates reformer demonstrations, door prizes, food and fun.
6-8pm Therapilates Fitness, 7719 Five Mile Center, Anderson Township. To schedule a demo or for more info: 513-604-6508.
years old. Parents are required to stay. Registration required and online only. Anderson Branch Library, 7459 State Rd, Anderson Township. For more info: 513-369-6030.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Alexander Technique Posture Workshop – 2pm. This free 90-min workshop will introduce the history and principles of the Alexander Technique, a 100-year-old method for developing natural postural skills that can help you perform all your usual activities without unnecessary muscular tension. Adults and teens over 16. Reading Branch Library, 8740 Reading Rd, Cincinnati. Registration required: 513-369-4465.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Yoga with Gina Belew – 7pm. Adults will have the opportunity to share their yoga practice with certified yoga instructor Gina Belew. Anderson Branch Library, 7450 State Rd, Anderson Township. 513-369-6030. Introduction to Compassionate Communication – 6:30-9pm. Dr. Karl Jackson, licensed psychologist, shares principles and skills outlined by Marshal Rosenberg, PhD, in his bestseller Non-Violent Communication: A Language of Life. Sample tools which can enhance: Self-Awareness and Expression; Accurate understanding of others; Improved Conflict Resolution; Deeper Interpersonal Connection. This “language” can replace conflict or isolation with mutual understanding, loving connection and healthier relationships. Group also introduces pathways for further learning. Couples are also welcome. Group size limited. 311 Niles Rd, Ste A, Fairfield. To register: 513-318-7120 or DrKarlJackson@cinci.rr.com. Natural/Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Seminar – 6:30-7:30pm. Natural/bio-identical hormone replacement from creams to pellets presented by Dr. Michael Grogram. Go Beyond Medicine, 747 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, KY. 859-586-0111.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 MELT Method Workshop – 9-10:30pm. Erase pain and tension, anxiety, sleep issues, balance and coordination issues brought on by everyday stress, overuse and the overall aging process. This simple self-care practice on the hands and feet-along with Certified pure therapeutic-grade essential oils can make your whole body feel better and provide relief from chronic pain. With Stacy Best, registered Kinesiotherapist. $20. Studio 915, Monmouth St, Newport, KY. Registration required: 859-391-5537 or Stacy@StacyBest.com. Introduction to Compassionate Communication for Couples – 2-4:30pm. During Dr. Karl Jackson’s 37 years as a clinical psychologist, he has seen how vital effective communication is for healthy relationships. This brief workshop introduces principles, skills, and ongoing training which can help couples to repair, revitalize and enhance their relationships. Workshop is for couples who want to enhance their communication. For any 2 people in a relationship: couples, parent and child (16 or older), friends, coworkers, etc. Group size limited. 311 Niles Rd, Ste A, Fairfield. To register: 513-3187120 or DrKarlJackson@cinci.rr.com. Yoga Fun with East Cincy Yoga – 2pm. Join us for yoga fun with East Cincy Yoga. Children ages 7-12
Baby Greens: Fall Shapes – 10-11am. Join us for a fun day of looking for shapes in nature as we say goodbye to fall. $5/child, ages 0-4. Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Rd. 513-221-0981. Shamanic Journeying – 7-9pm. With Larry Crockett, Shamanic Practitioner. $15. Bring a healthy snack to share. 216 Furbee Dr E, Mason. RSVP required: Info@WhiteDoveCircle.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Cooking Class with Chef Michael – 6:30-8:30pm. Presented by executive chef, Michael Belanger. Learn how to create fun holiday party food ideas. Go Beyond Medicine, 747 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, KY. 859-586-0111.
markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
The Holistic Mental Health Network Monthly Meeting
Join us to hear Dr. Stacy Martz speak about Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET). Free and open to the public.
7-9pm Community Friends Meeting, 3960 Winding Way, Cincinnati. For more info: 513-328-8178 or Holisticmh@yahoo.com.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Meet Dr. Monica Hsu – 6:30-7:30pm. Meet Dr. Monica Hsu, Acupuncture and Holistic Medicine that treats weight loss, allergies, stress, anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, migraines and more. Go Beyond Medicine, 747 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, KY. 859-586-0111.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Compassionate Communication Basic Workshop – 9:30am-5:30pm. Learn and practice skills and perspectives which show how positive or negative emotions reflect satisfied or unsatisfied needs or expectations, and how authentic self-awareness and expression, successful empathy and other communication skills can replace conflict, disconnection or isolation with deep and satisfying connections. Group size limited. Led by Dr. Karl Jackson, li-
censed psychologist. Partial scholarships available. Prerequisite: Dr. Karl Jackson’s Introduction to Compassionate Communication offered on Nov 14 or similar course. $100/person; $160/couple or any 2 people. 311 Niles Rd, Ste A, Fairfield. To register: 513-318-7120 or DrKarlJackson@cinci.rr.com. Junior Gardeners: Corn Husk Dolls – 10:30am12pm. Enjoy some cider and stories as we make corn husk dolls and learn about holiday traditions from the past. $5/child, ages 5-15. Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Rd. 513-221-0981.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 World Service Meditation – 7-9pm. With Jim Wachter, Meditation Leader. Love donation. Bring a healthy snack to share. 216 Furbee Dr E, Mason. RSVP required: Info@WhiteDoveCircle.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Yoga with Gina Belew – 10:30am. Adults will have the opportunity to share their yoga practice with certified yoga instructor Gina Belew. Anderson Branch Library, 7450 State Rd, Anderson Township. 513-369-6030.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Live Your Best Life Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Join Stacy Best, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, to learn the top five simple daily self-care practices such as using essential oils to de-stress, feel energized and bring your body back to homeostasis. Now is the perfect time to empower yourself to support your wellness with natural solutions in order to manage the stress of the upcoming holidays. Handouts and samples provided. Free. Montgomery Commons Massage Studio, 7815 Cooper Rd, 2nd Fl, Ste E, Montgomery. Registration required: 859391-5537 or Stacy@StacyBest.com.
planahead SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
Movie Screening: Bipolarized Hosted by the Recovery Center of Cincinnati. Free; donations accepted
2:30pm 2340 Auburn Ave. Cincinnati. RSVP, Angela: 513-241-1411 or Angelao@RecoveryCenterhc.org
planahead SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
Resolve to get Healthy!
The University of Cincinnati’s Center for Integrative Health and Wellness is developing a “Get Healthy” Symposium that will focus on educating the public on new and innovative alternatives to a healthy lifestyle inspiring participants to focus on their overall health and wellness.
9am-5pm For more info: 513-558-2310 or Med.UC.edu/Integrative.
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Emotional Healing Programs: Focusing on Spiritual Growth – 3-4:30pm. 2nd Sun. Experiential workshop. Learn and practice the powerful effects of breath and emotional, physical and spiritual health. Witness the effects of biofeedback to guide you into your loving heart (equipment provided). Experience the power of Radical Forgiveness®. Learn about the “Map of Consciousness” by David Hawkins, PhD, MD. Free. East Walnut Hills. RSVP: 513-259-7284. GayPurpura1@gmail.com. EmotionalHealingPrograms.com.
YINstorative Yoga and Acupressure – 1011:15am. Beginner and advanced students welcome to this yin yoga class with optional suggestions of acupressure points given by acupuncturist/teacher to massage, tap or otherwise stimulate during your yoga practice. Finish with a relaxing yoga nidra meditation. $10/drop-in. World Peace Yoga, 268 Ludlow Ave, Clifton. 513-300-9642.
Pilates Reformer Circuit – 7:30-8:30am. Good for all fitness levels. This dynamic, total body conditioning class incorporates a range of different Pilates equipment, including the Reformer, Tower and Wunda Chair to help you improve strength, stamina and overall functionality. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavillion, 6200 Pfieffer Rd, Montgomery. For pricing: 513-246-2642.
monday Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. $10/drop-in. Serenity Now Holistic Healing Center, 8761 U.S. Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-647-7780. Parkinson’s Basic Level Exercise Class – 3:304:30pm. Harry Whiting Brown Center, 34 Village Square, Glendale. For more info: 513-233-2673.
tuesday Parkinson’s Advanced Level Exercise Class – 121pm. Coors Core Fitness, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. For more info: 513-233-2673. Parkinson’s Beginner Level Exercise Class – 1-2:10pm. Coors Core Fitness, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. For more info: 513233-2673. Tai Chi for Adults – 5:30pm. An invigorating session of tai chi for adults and teens. Madisonville Branch, 4830 Whetsel Ave. 513-369-6029. Programs.CincinnatiLibrary.org.
wednesday Free Yoga – 9-10:15am. Combining poses and breathing with upbeat, authentic Christian Spirituality. Worthy Yoga, 6936 Madisonville Rd, Mariemont. WorthyYoga.com. Community Yoga at Immanuel – 12:30-1:45 pm. Beginner to intermediate practice with Christian meditation. Open donation. 3445 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati. Info, Teresa: 513-751-0312. Parkinson’s Basic Level Exercise Class – 4-5pm. Harry Whiting Brown Center, 34 Village Square, Glendale. For more info: 513-233-2673. Tai Chi for Optimum Health – 6-7pm. Helps with balance, energy and more. All levels welcome. $10/ drop-in, $60/6-wk session. Serenity Now Wellness Center, 8761 U.S. Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-6477780.
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Parkinson’s Elite Exercise Class with Boxing – 12:15-1:15pm. Coors Core Fitness, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. For more info: 513-233-2673. Madeira Farmers’ Market – Begins Nov. 3:30-6pm. Runs thru Apr. Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira. MadeiraFarmersMarket.com. Meditation Class – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Thurs. With Gary Matthews. $20. The Stillpoint Center, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash. 513-489-5302.
friday 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 Saturday. Karma Wellness Studio, 2067 Beechmont Ave, Fl 2, Cincinnati. For pricing, times & registration: 513-233-9355. KarmaWellnessStudio.com. Vitamin B-12 Shots – 10:30-11:30am. Susan’s Natural World, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. For more info: 513-474-4990. Introduction to Network Spinal Analysis Talk – 10:30am-12pm. 2nd Sat. Learn how stress affects posture and brain function. Must register: 513-321-3317. Compassionate Communication Basic Workshop – 9:30am-5:30pm. 3rd Sat. Learn and practice skills and perspectives which show how positive or negative emotions reflect satisfied or unsatisfied needs or expectations, and how authentic self-awareness and expression, successful empathy and other communication skills can replace conflict, disconnection or isolation with deep and satisfying connections. Group size limited. Led by Dr. Karl Jackson, li-
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censed psychologist. Partial scholarships available. Prerequisite: Dr. Karl Jackson’s Introduction to Compassionate Communication offered on Nov 14 or similar course. $100/person; $160/couple or any 2 people. 311 Niles Rd, Ste A, Fairfield. To register: 513-318-7120 or DrKarlJackson@cinci.rr.com. Introduction to Compassionate Communication for Couples – 2-4:30pm. 2nd Sat. During Dr. Karl Jackson’s 37 years as a clinical psychologist, he has seen how vital effective communication is for healthy relationships. This brief workshop introduces principles, skills, and ongoing training which can help couples repair, revitalize and enhance their relationships. For any 2 people in a relationship: couples, parent and child (16 or above), friends, co-workers, etc. Group size limited. Free. 311 Niles Rd, Ste A, Fairfield. To register: 513-318-7120 or DrKarlJackson@cinci.rr.com. Wine Tasting – 2-5pm. Country Fresh Market and Wine Depot, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. 513-474-9167.
classifieds Fee for classifieds is $20 per month for up to 20 words. Each additional word is $1 per month. To place listing, email content to Carol@NaturalCinci. com. Deadline is the 10th of the month. COUNSELING TRANSFORMATIONS THERAPY – Need a change? Transform yourself into your best! Empowerment counseling for women. Groups and individual sessions available. Janet Evans, LISW: 513-562-0003 or Jackie Ferneding: 513-403-1313.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS Northern Kentucky Montessori Academy Tours – 9am. Tours for prospective families. 2625 Anderson Rd, Crescent Springs, KY 41017. Call for an appointment and more info at 859-331-3725 or visit NkmAcademy.org.
HELP WANTED LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST – Elements Massage in West Chester is now hiring Licensed Massage Therapists our studio. Please apply at WestchesterMgr@ElementsMassage.com or call 513-755-1192.
SERVICES TAROT ADVISING, CONSULTING AND MEDITATION COACHING – Improve your quality of life through greater insights and awareness. 513-616-2251. SPIRITUAL READING – To receive guidance and answer questions about many areas in life. Contact Karen Sullivan, Angel Light Energy, LLC. 513-227-6231. AngelLightEnergy.com.
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ACUPUNCTURE DONNA LYNNE STRONG BROTT, LAc
513-324-0955 AcuCincy.com Ancient Healing Arts Practiced with Compassionate Understanding. Now serving 5 convenient locations. Call today for a free consultation or visit my website at AcuCincy.com. See ad, page 7.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE 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 26.
CLEANING SERVICES DIAMOND QUALITY CLEAN
513-583-5855 DiamondQualityClean.com Experience Diamond Quality cleans exclusive “Quality Detail Clean” system. We guarantee 100% satisfaction or a reclean is done in 24 hours. Our cleaning services include the following: recurring custom detail, special event/one-time, move in/out, windows and blinds, decluttering, organizational assistance and much more. See ad, page 14.
He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature. ~Socrates
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Communication Karl W. Jackson, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist
EMOTIONAL HEALING PROGRAMS
2 locations: 311 Nilles Rd. Suite A, Fairfield, OH 45014 E. Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH 45206 513-318-7120 drkarljackson@cinci.rr.com Tired of conflict, not being h e a r d , a n d u n s a t i s f y i n g relationships? Improve communication with skills for deeper connections, better conflict resolution, greater mutual understanding and meeting everyone’s needs for a more joyful life. Apply in Significant-Other, Friendship, Parenting, Teaching, and Business Relationships. See ad, page 12.
513-259-7284 National Phone Coaching gaypurpura1@gmail.com EmotionalHealingPrograms.com Breath is the focus of healing. Transformational Breath® integrates repressed emotional patterns and accesses the higher self. It also integrates the energetic shifts of Radical Forgiveness ®. Heartmath ® focuses on the heart and breath to activate positive feelings, scientifically measured with the emWave2®. See ad, page 7.
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2 Locations: 2011 Madison Rd., O’Bryonville 513-871-5840 11316 Montgomery Rd., Harper’s Pointe 513-802-5721 Ten Thousand Villages, the world’s oldest fair trade organization, has worked over 60 years cultivating trading relationships that ensure artisans in developing countries receive a fair price for their beautiful handcrafted goods. Visit today to learn more about our mission. See ad, page 26.
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FITNESS Coors Core Fitness
Lisa Coors MBA, ACE-AHFS, NASM-CPT Owner, President and Founder, Women’s Fitness Association Located at the Festival Market of Anderson 7693 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255 “Like” us on Facebook at “Coors Core Fitness” Coors Core Fitness, a private personal training studio in Anderson Township. We provide clients with highly specialized, safe and results oriented personal training services. We train by teaching clients to live healthy lifestyles no matter their size, condition, age or abilities. Our areas of specialty are weight loss, general fitness, chronic disease management and post-rehabilitation. We offer both group and personal training for those with Parkinson’s Disease. Our trainers’ certifications are from only NCCA accredited organizations. See ad, page 23.
SIGNIFICANT HEALING WELL CARE PRACTICE
Pounds & Inches Weight Loss Center 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY 41042 859-282-0022 PIWeightLoss.com Certified personal trainers, nutrition and supplement consults, holistic well care. Customized exercise program to strengthen the body, improve balance and flexibility, increase endurance, support weight loss. See ad, page 5.
YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI
644 Linn Street, Ste. 802, Cincinnati, OH, 45203 513-363-9622 MyY.org With 14 convenient locations across the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, area there is a Y near where you live and work. Join one and use them all. Membership includes 3,000 free fitness classes, everything from barre to yoga to Zumba, plus free child watch while you work out. You’ll enjoy state-of-the-art fitness centers, sparkling indoor and outdoor pools and much more. Visit our website MyY.org for more information and to get a free guest pass. See ad, page 44.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS CINNA HEALTH PRODUCTS Noredol.com MyLycoLife.com
Cinna Health Products is a health and wellness company. We make LYCOLIFE, an antioxidant rich lycopene fruit drink and NOREDOL cosmetics, designed to reduce the appearance of redness and blemishes. These natural and innovative products are developed here in Cincinnati. See ad, page 21.
HOLISTIC WELL CARE SIGNIFICANT HEALING WELL CARE PRACTICE
157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY 41042 859-282-0022 Victoria@SignificantHealing.com SignificantHealing.com Victoria Smith, certified holistic practitioner, iridologist. Individualized well care plan. Emphasis on natural supplements and remedies. Nutrition and supplement education. Fitness and personal training. Therapuetic and relaxation massage. See ad, page 5.
HEALTH INSURANCE JULIE CHAFIN HEALTH INSURANCE
513-315-0380 JulieChafinHealthInsurance.com If your current coverage is renewing or ending, you may want to switch plans or insurance carriers to get better network coverage and pricing. Visit my website to get a quote and look at options. If you think that you may qualify for a subsidy, I am a Federal Agent on the exchange. Please call me before visiting Healthcare.gov or Kynect.ky.gov, so that I can assist you!
HORMONE THERAPY HUBER PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
Gary Huber, D.O. AOBEM 8170 Corporate Park Dr, Ste 150 513-924-5300 Abrock@HuberPM.com HuberPM.com Integrative medicine blends traditional medical approaches with strong restorative natural therapies to yield the best path for finding your “ideal health.” Bio-identical hormones, thyroid, weight loss and more. See ad, page 13.
HOLISTIC DENTISTRY MINDY MUNOWITZ, DDS, NMD, IBND
9393 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., West Chester, OH 45069 513-755-8000 SmilesOhio.Com Integrative biological dentistry offering the entire family wellness visits to advanced dentistry integrating safe and effective therapies based on the patients’ specific needs. Our fluoride free office offers ozone in all phases of dentistry. What you say matters! See ad, page 19.
INFRARED SAUNA DETOX THERAPY MARY RASMUSSEN
6400 E Galbraith Rd Cincinnati, OH 513-791-5521 Relax while getting pampered with essential oils and a botanical facial while you release toxins to augment health, skin radiance and weight loss. Diet detox programs also available.
Holistic Health Best Holistic Lifestyle Services
Stacy Best, Board Certified Holistic Health Practioner 859-391-5537 stacy@stacybest.com StacyBest.com Stacy Best is a Registered Kinesiotherapist, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (AADP), and Master Gardener. Stacy customizes each client program to specifically meet their needs with holistic meal planning, fitness, stress management, and self-care. She specializes in weight loss, inflammation, digestion challenges, and hormone and nervous system imbalance. Call for your complementary consultation. See ad, page 24.
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INSOMNIA TREATMENT SLEEPWORKS
Dr. Stephen Billmann Cincinnati’s Preferred Expert for Insomnia Offices in Mason and Montgomery 513-297-3455 or 513-530-5888 CincySleeps.com Dr. Billmann is Cincinnati’s preferred expert in the treatment of insomnia. He has helped hundreds of people resolve their sleep problems. “I am finally sleeping and feel like a different person, like my “old self”. I wish I had met Dr. Billmann five years ago.” –Dianne, Cincinnati. See ad, page 9.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE BLATMAN HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
Hal S. Blatman, MD 10653 Techwoods Circle, Ste 101, Cincinnati, OH, 45242 513-956-3200 The Center offers a comprehensive individual program to help you and your body heal from injuries and aging in today’s environment-from hormones to tendons, from sexual to mental function, from migraines to foot pain. Visit us at Blatman HealthAndWellness.com. See ad, page 11.
CRAIG P. CLEVELAND, MD PAM CORDES, MS, RN, HTCP, AHN/BC ENHANCEMENTS MEDISPA, LTD
7060 Ridgetop Drive, Suite C, West Chester, OH 45069 513-755-0123 WholePictureHealthCare.Com Optimizing your healthcare by integrating the best of traditional medicine with a natural approach to hormonal imbalance, thyroid disease, diabetes, heart disease and more. We treat all of you by looking at the whole picture to restore your energy and excitement about life. See ad, page 10.
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157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY 41042 859-282-0022 Victoria@SignificantHealing.com SignificantHealing.com Nutrition and supplement education. Emphasis on natural supplements and remedies. Learn to read food labels, limit chemical additives, balance intake of nutrients, manage weight. See ad, page 5.
ALBA ORGANIC BEAUTY STUDIO 2882 Wasson Rd Cincinnati, OH 513-631-2522 AlbaBeautyStudio.com
Alba Organic Beauty Studio is your go to destination for safe, non-toxic beauty. Home of Stork Beauty Pregnancy Safe, Non-GMO Makeup. Try their organic ammonia free hair color. 20% off for first time guests. See ad, page 31.
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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, page 13. .
LANDSCAPING TAMARAC LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
Liz Garrison, owner and operator 513-410-4254 Tamarac.Contracting@gmail.com Facebook.com/TamaracContracting Liz Garrison, owner and operator of Tamarac, provides residential and commercial properties with quality service for all Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Snow Removal needs. Insured and recommended, Tamarac is creating “The Look That Lasts”. Call today for an estimate. See ad, page 14.
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ORGANIC MATTRESSES DESIGN SLEEP
108 Dayton St., Yellow Springs, OH 937-767-7567 info@DesignSleep.com Natural Mattresses/Furniture-Wellness through better sleep is the WHY of what we do. If you enjoy learning, healthy living and believe in honesty, quality and value, then you will love Design Sleep. Organic, European-style, Personal Sleep Solutions/ Ergonomic Seating/Custom Bedroom Furniture. See ad, page 43.
PAIN RELIEF UNKER’S THERAPEUTIC PAIN RELIEF PRODUCTS
513-899-3651 Annie@LittleBitsByAnnie.com LittleBitsByAnnie.com Unker’s Therapeutic Products provide warm, soothing, temporary pain relief from minor aches and pains, muscle sprains, back ache, joint and muscle soreness, cracked skin, burns, bites and more. All-natural pure botanical oils. Made in the U.S.A. To God Be The Glory.
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SHAMANISM GARY MATTHEWS
Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash, OH 45242 513-772-1917 ShamanicCounselor.com StillpointTherapy.com Counseling, shamanic journey, soul retrieval, empowerment, bodywork. See ad, page 24.
Huber Personalized Medicine Dr. Gary Huber 8170 Corporate Park Dr, Suite 150 Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-924-5300 HuberPM.com
Wanting to shed a few pounds or looking to make a drastic change? We have packages that meet and support you in any stage. This package includes nutrition consultations, a sugar cleanse, weight loss supporting supplements and more! See ad, page 13.
SLEEP MEDICINE MONTGOMERY DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE Dr. Thomas S. Bosma, DDS, OSB, FAGD, FAAPM 9200 Montgomery Rd., Ste. A Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-8282 MontgomeryDentalSleepMedicine.com
Dr. Bosma has been in private practice for the last 38 years. During this time, the referral aspect of Dr. Bosma’s practice has grown to include dentists, physicians, physical therapists and oral surgeons. He believes that dental health and medical health are intricately connected. Specializing in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders, headache, migraine symptoms and sleep disordered breathing, which includes Obstructive Sleep Apnea, fatigue, insomnia and snoring. See ad, page 3.
THERMOGRAPHY MINDFUL WELLNESS MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY
Jacky Groenwegen, LMT, CTT 8859 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, Ste 007 West Chester, OH 45069 513-382-3132 MindfulWellnessMedicalThermography.com Thermography is a radiationfree, state-of-the art screening procedure that uses heat detection to locate areas of temperature differences in the body. This pain-free, no touch, no radiation screening procedure locates and monitors breast abnormalities and changes in overall body conditions earlier. See ad, page 13.
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WELLNESS CENTER Ailie BioDerma
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Ailie provides clients with tools for regeneration of mind, body, and spirit. AHW offers classes in Yoga, Meditation, Zumba, Women’s Fighting(Free), Diet/ Nutrition, Personal Training/Fitness as well as natural products for dry skin, psoriasis, eczema, molluscum and skin infections. See ad, page 29.
STILLPOINT CENTER FOR HEALING ARTS
11223 Cornell Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 513-489-5302 Facebook: Stillpoint Center For Healing Arts StillpointTherapy.com Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, “Bodywork for the Soul” featuring massage therapy, acupuncture, structural integration, family constellation, shamanism, Reiki, cranio-sacral therapy, special events and more. Sign up for our newsletter on our website. See ad, page 24.
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