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his month, I yield the opening words to Natural Awakenings contributor John Lambert, for I could not have set the stage for October's issue better than this invocation of Poetry and Spirit in the service of self-transformation and unity consciousness. —Tom Maples, Publisher “I Celebrate Myself, and Sing Myself And what I assume you shall assume, for every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.”

Walt Whitman’s poem “Song of Myself” was published in 1855. Today, we have lots of alternatives, knowledge, and technologies that didn’t exist 150 years ago.

We have recycling programs, fuel-efficient cars and more.

Natural Awakenings presents ways of living and being that celebrates the Earth and the planet and ourselves.

We have Holistic therapies, homeopathic remedies, gentle forms of exercise and bodywork, organic and healthy food.

We have created friendly ways of living and being in harmony with our environment—the Earth. This is the ground we walk on, our home, our environment.

Our tiny speck in the galaxy.

We are (as Whitman suggests) all in this together.

So what about yourself? Do you celebrate yourself…

Sing yourself?

I sometimes "talk to myself" or "I tell myself" that I need to go to the gym or go on a morning walk.

Then if I don’t, I might feel bad about myself, or think that I need to motivate myself.

Some people say I like myself or I am hard on myself.

Whitman’s song is his. He shared it with us.

What about your song? Where is your voice?

Is it in your body in a specific location?

Where in your body is "I"?

Where in your body is "Myself"?

You can vary the location of where your voice comes from. It can come from your throat, or your heart, or your stomach. You can change the tone; you can change the tempo.

Celebrate yourself and ‘sing’ in ways that are Yours.

“Say it Loud and there’s music playing, Say it soft and it’s almost like praying…”

John Lambert Writer, facilitator Contact information Phone: 256-590-3824 Email: SmallChangeWorks@gmail.com Facebook: Facebook.com/SmallChangeWorks

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

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by Mary Morales

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EVERYWHERE… But Will There Be Enough?

by Sandra Postel

advertising & submissions HOW TO ADVERTISE Display Ads due by the 10th of the month prior to publication.

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22 HOW TO GREEN A BUSINESS Simple Steps to an Eco-Friendly Bottom Line

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28 URINARY HEALTH Illness Care and Prevention Tips

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newsbriefs Natural Awakenings Launches New Website

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atural Awakenings has launched a new website supporting the monthly print publication of Natural Awakenings in the Tennessee Valley. Local magazine articles, news briefs, advertising, resource guides and calendars are now just a click away. The Natural Awakenings national editorial library is also available throughout the site, offering classic interviews and timeless articles.

Sharon Bruckman, founder and CEO of the Natural Awakenings franchised network of 80 magazines, says, “We are happy to reach a whole new audience of readers this way and to give a special group of advertisers such a strong entry onto the Internet. Working with Project Manager Bill Van Arsdale and Publishers Tom Maples and Cindy Wilson, we have created a site that we hope will connect the eco-conscious, holistic community in practical and helpful new ways.”

Maples notes, “My favorite part is the opportunity for our area’s healthy living businesses to tell their story. We want to share with our readers the personalities and interesting details behind these businesses and keep their stories on the site as a kind of mosaic of our community.”

Natural Awakenings’ popular local print calendar and Community Resource Guide are now searchable by topic, date or keyword. “They are dynamic and allow for much more information, including photos, web links, videos and maps,” says Maples. “Calendar events can now be submitted online for both our print and online calendars. We also offer free, non-commercial classifieds, hoping that this will become a central gathering point for members of our community to share resources and needs. Our mission is to provide practical and exciting information that readers, businesses and customers find of ongoing usefulness in their daily lives.”

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rong size.” “It’s too expensive.” “They already have one.” With gift certificates from Madison Ballroom Dance Studio, there are no problems! Each gift certificate may be customized for different interests, schedules and costs.

Choose from weekly private lessons, group classes and Saturday dance parties. The Studio offers instruction in a wide variety of dances, from waltz to salsa, swing to tango. Madison Ballroom lessons are suitable for all ages, singles and couples, beginners through advanced. Visit MadisonBallroom.com for the schedule of group classes, dance parties and special events.

The gift of ballroom dancing keeps on giving. It’s a fun hobby with many benefits. Madison Ballroom provides a family-friendly, nonsmoking or drinking, comfortable setting for learning, exercising and socializing.

Gift certificates are available all year and for any occasion, such as Christmas, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and retirement.

To purchase a gift certificate, contact Traci at Madison Ballroom (256-461-1900 or Dance@MadisonBallroom.com). For salsa classes and cardio ballroom fitness gift certificates, email Gabriela@GabrielaDance.com.

Madison Ballroom Dance Studio is located in Madison Village, 9076 Madison Blvd, Suites C/D, Madison (in the same shopping center as Old Time Pottery). See ad on page 39.

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Veneers Restore Smile, Self-Confidence

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mong the most effective and attractive ways to restore damaged or unhealthy teeth is with porcelain veneers. “They are expensive,” notes Chattanooga dentist Dr. Robert Gallien, “but in my opinion they are completely worth it if you don’t smile because of how your teeth look.”

Veneers are a form of cosmetic dentistry in which a Dr. Gallien layer of tooth-colored porcelain or composite is placed over the facial surfaces of the teeth to correct worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spacing, discoloration, and chips or cracks.

While Gallien offers a full range of dental services at his Chattanooga practice, he says restorative treatments like veneers are among the most gratifying because they restore patients’ self-esteem as well as their health. “The importance of having the confidence to smile is something you may be able to understand only if you are someone who covers your mouth when you laugh, if you stopped smiling because of embarrassment, or if you avoid getting your picture taken,” he says. “Most people are born with healthy, white teeth, but sometimes things happen and you lose the beauty and health that you once had. I am thankful for veneers because it’s more than just giving someone a beautiful smile—it’s sometimes giving them their life back. To me, it just doesn’t get any better than that.”

To learn more about veneers and other cosmetic dental treatments, visit SmileChattanooga.com. See ad on page 8.

Spiritual Leadership Class Beginning at Unity Church on the Mountain

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ll of us are on a spiritual journey, whether we are aware of it or not. The awareness that we are one with our Divine Source is an ongoing process. But there comes a time when trying to create the perfect life is not enough. There could be one problem in having awareness and serving a higher level.

Any external problem is just the manifestation of our belief in our separation from Source. When we ask to get anything or fix anything, we are saying that God is outside of us. God sustains and maintains Its creation because we are One. So everything we could ever need is with us. This class will be an opportunity to practice Oneness and live our life from the inside out.

Facilitated by Reverend Grace Gifford, the class will meet for nine weeks at Unity Church on the Mountain from October 6 thru December 9 (except Thanksgiving Day). We will be using Joel Goldsmith’s book, Leave your Nets. Love offering accepted.

Unity Church on the Mountain is located at 1328 Governor’s Dr. SE, Huntsville. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

256-536-2271. See ad on page 25.

October 16 is National Feral Cat Day

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he Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) estimates that there are 50 million stray and feral cats, also known as community cats, in this country. Strays are former pets that escaped their home or were left behind by people. Feral cats—the offspring of strays or other feral cats—are typically afraid of people. They may roam alone or live in groups populated in large part by related females. “Feral kittens that

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are younger than eight weeks have a good chance of being tamed and adopted,� advises Nancy Peterson, cat programs manager for The HSUS. “People can help stray and feral cats using a strategy known as Trap-NeuterReturn. TNR involves catching the cats in special no-harm traps, and having a veterinarian vaccinate them against diseases and spay or neuter them, which keeps them from having more kittens,� says Peterson. She notes that the veterinarian also clips the tip of one ear to indicate that the cat has already been spayed or neutered.

For helpful information and community events, visit HumaneSociety.org/ issues/feral_cats and AlleyCat.org/nfcd.

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pen your hearts and minds to the magic of Reverend Christy Snow from Charlotte Center for Spiritual Living. She is an internationally known musical artist and powerful teacher of truth. Explore the Deep with someone who can take you there.

There are three opportunities to bask in the Light of this gifted teacher:

Sunday Service – 10:30am, October 16. Rev. Christy will honor us with her depth and wisdom followed by an afternoon workshop.

Afternoon Workshop – 1-2:30pm, October 16. “How to Play the Flute in No Time at All.� Reverend Christy Snow will teach those who are ready to play the flute. Bring your own flute and deepen your ability to play, or, there will be flutes available for learning to play as well as flutes for purchase. This workshop is offered on a love offering basis.

TaizÊ Service – 7-8pm, October 17. Rev. Snow will weave music and sacred word into a heart opening and direct experience of the Divine. Don’t miss this beautiful opportunity to go more deeply into the Mystery and Love that is our deepest nature. Love offering basis.

The Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Road, Huntsville. Contact: Gloria Agrelius. GAgrelius@yahoo.com. 256-503-3083. See ad on page 5.

New Colon Hydrotherapy Clinic Now Open

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manda Mashburn has opened Hope For Life Colon Hydrotherapy on Bailey Cove Road in Creekside Corner. The clinic specializes in Colonics, Bio-Cleanse, Infra-Red Sauna, and has a Vibra-Trim Machine.

Mashburn’s facility uses the Libbe, which is an open system for colonics. Kangen Water—ionized, 9.5 pH Alkaline drinking water—is available as well. Walk-ins welcome as well as appointments.

Colon hydrotherapy is the gentle cleansing of the colon with warm purified water. The therapeutic effects of colon hydrotherapy include improved muscle tone, which facilitates peristaltic action and enhances the absorption of nutrients while minimizing the absorption of toxic waste. Mashburn says, “In case you haven’t noticed, we live in a toxic world. Everyday, we are bombarded with noise pollution, perverse energy, herbicides, pesticides, food additives, hormones, antibiotics, chemicals, and many other toxins from various sources.

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up in the colon and eventually leach into the bloodstream where they can wreak havoc. In fact, many alternative practitioners believe that most diseases begin in the colon. A healthy colon is vital to a healthy life. Our facility focuses on helping others to help themselves with a healthy lifestyle.”

Amanda Mashburn is I-ACT certified. She owns Hope For Life Colon Hydrotherapy located on 10300 Bailey Cove Road Suite-7A, Huntsville. Call 256-270-8731 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Please see her listing in the Community Resource Guide in Natural Awakenings and receive a discount on your first visit. See ad on page 33. CRG on page 37.

Freaky Friday with the Paranormal Study Center

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aranormal Study Center meets at 6:30pm on Friday, Oct. 28 at the Radisson Hotel in Madison, in the Olympus Room. As a “Before Halloween” event, the group has scheduled a few different activities just for fun.

Jeanne Mitchell, Numerologist and Astrologer, will speak about the oncein-a-century event of 11-11-11 and other numbers of importance.

Molly Spence, who heads a Paranormal investigation group in Decatur, will share some haunted places and events at just the right time of the year.

Washington, DC native Wayson Lee, a Las Vegas-trained Doctor of Clinical Hypnosis and stage performer, will share some insights into hypnosis and do some fun stuff with volunteers.

Finally, the group will revive the old Paranormal Study Center activity of “table tipping.” PSC spokesman Gregor Rowe explains. "That's where we ask the spirit world questions as we sit around card tables, and you’d be surprised how the answers can come through."

Admission will be $10 for this special event. A meet and greet will be held at the Gazebo Restaurant at the Radisson around 5pm with a special low-cost supper for members and guests. Radisson Hotel, 8721 Madison Blvd, Madison. 256-326-0092. Greg Rowe. ParapsychologyStudyGroup.com.

healthbriefs October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Household Chemicals May Pose Risk for Breast Cancer

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study recently published in the journal Environmental Health reports that frequent use of common household cleaning products may increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. The study was undertaken by the Silent Spring Institute, a partnership of scientists, physicians, public health advocates and community activists dedicated to identifying links between the environment and women’s health, especially breast cancer. Researchers conducted telephone interviews with 787 women diagnosed with breast cancer and 721 comparison women, questioning them about their product use, beliefs about breast cancer causes, and established and suspected risk factors.

Executive Director Julia G. Brody, Ph.D., says, “Women who reported the highest combined cleaning product use had a doubled risk of breast cancer compared to those with the lowest reported use. Use of air fresheners and products for mold and mildew control were associated with increased risk. To our knowledge, this is the first published report on cleaning product use and the risk of breast cancer.” The use of insect repellents was also associated with increased risk.

ccording to Bahram H. Arjmandi, Ph.D., a registered dietician and chair of the Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences at Florida State University, there is scientific truth in the adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

The nationally recognized nutrition researcher, a Margaret A. Sitton professor, maintains that apples are a “miracle fruit,” providing health benefits beyond fiber.

Earlier animal studies have shown that the pectin and polyphenols in apples improve lipid metabolism and lower the production of pro-inflammatory molecules. Arjmandi’s new study is the first to evaluate the long-term cardio-protective effects of eating apples daily. He randomly assigned 160 women, ages 45 to 65, to one of two dietary intervention groups: one received 75 grams of dried apples each day (the equivalent of four or five fresh apples); the other ate dried prunes.

Arjmandi reports surprising results: “Incredible changes in the apple-eating women happened by six months—they experienced a 23 percent decrease in LDL [bad] cholesterol.” Daily apple consumption also led to lower levels of C-reactive protein, which is known to trigger inflammation in the body. In another unexpected benefit, the apple-eaters lost an average of 3.3 pounds.

Source: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology

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afflower oil, a common cooking oil, may help improve insulin sensitivity, lower inflammation and blood sugar levels, and elevate HDL (good) cholesterol in overweight women with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research from Ohio State University. The study also revealed that the oil helps reduce abdominal fat, which is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. The findings indicate that a daily dietary dose of one and two-thirds teaspoons is sufficient for a person to benefit from the oil’s health-protective effects.

CAUTIONARY NEWS ABOUT CALCIUM

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ew research published online in the British Medical Journal adds to mounting evidence that calcium supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, particularly heart attacks, in postmenopausal women.

Many older women take calcium supplements to manage osteoporosis, but after re-analyzing data on 16,718 women participating in the seven-year Women’s Health Initiative Calcium/ Vitamin D Supplementation Study, researchers at the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, now urge reassessment of calcium prescriptions to maintain bone health. Their metastudy showed that postmenopausal women that took combined calcium and vitamin D supplements had increased risk of heart attacks.

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The world’s coral reefs are dying. It doesn’t take a trained eye to see the draining of color that results when the coral, stressed by heat due to global warming, expels the algae they rely upon for food that also provides their signature hue. It’s a death knell as well for reef fish.

Reefs have always grappled with destructive fishing practices, sediment and nutrient runoff, coral mining, tourism and coastal development. Scientists say the bleaching process is now accelerating. The World Resources Institute reports that nearly three-quarters of all ocean reefs are at risk of extreme degradation, on top of the 20 percent already lost or damaged beyond repair. Oceanographers think that all reefs will be at risk by 2050 because of increasingly acidified seas, the result of increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Coral reefs, covering less than 1 percent of the ocean floor, harbor 25 percent of the ocean’s biodiversity and are home to more than 4,000 species of fish. In developing countries, reefs account for nearly 25 percent of all fishing areas, feeding millions of people.

Scientists stress that it is more important than ever to control manmade factors such as overfishing and pollution to aid in coral’s survival.

Sources: The New York Times and U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

No Nukes Germany to Shutter All Reactors by 2022 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has committed to shutting down all 17 of Germany’s nuclear reactors by 2022.

Eight will be permanently switched off by the end of this year, including seven that were disconnected for safety inspections in March.

The country plans to compensate for the closures with a plan to reduce electricity consumption by 10 percent and double the share of renewable energy sources to 35 percent by 2020. A new report from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and the International Institute for Applied System

Analysis revealed that Europe’s overall renewable energy capacity rose 30 percent in 2010.

European Union Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger said that Germany could achieve its goals only if it also invests in better grid infrastructure, storage capacity and forward planning, as well as more renewable energies. Merkel defended the decision, saying, “Our energy system has to be fundamentally changed and can be fundamentally changed.

We want the electricity of the future to be safer and at the same time, reliable and economical.”

Source: BusinessGreen.com

Water Wiz Science Project Saves a Gusher Out of the mouths of babes sometimes comes great wisdom. Seven-year-old Mason Perez won a school science fair in Reno, Nevada, for his project addressing water usage efficiency. Now, two years later, the principles he outlined

have been used to save his city tens of thousands of gallons of water.

The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that the boy’s inspiration came from an experience in a baseball field restroom, where he found the pressure of the sink’s faucet excessive. He turned it down and it still worked fine. For the project, Perez used a bucket and a stopwatch to measure water flow at several residences. By reducing the pressure while maintaining usability, he recorded savings of up to 24 percent. He repeated his experiments at several local businesses with the same positive results.

Because the default position for valves in new construction is often 100 percent open, it is a simple procedure to adjust them to achieve a more efficient rate. Perez convinced the ballpark’s manager to try it, resulting in a 20 percent water savings for the municipal facility. The local utility, Truckee Meadows Water Authority, is now assessing whether the idea can be implemented in other parks, public schools, casinos and private homes.

Source: Treehugger.com

We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one. ~Jacques-Yves Cousteau

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Reiki for Pets

What Are the Benefits of Reiki For Pets?

It is the many practitioners and businesses who advertise that make Natural Awakenings possible. Ɣ They are providing you with one of the most valuable resources for healthy living in Alabama. Ɣ Through their dedication and commitment we work together for happier, healthier communities. Ɣ Please support these practitioners and businesses who are making a difference.

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by Mary Morales Because Reiki is healing energy, it  

If your beloved pet is dying, Reiki  

will never harm you or your pet. It can be given to any type of animal.

can help bring peace and comfort to you and your pet during this difficult time. It really seems to help them relax so they are not afraid and struggling to stay a part of our lives.

Cats in particular think they invented   Reiki. Of course they love it, but only if they want it!

Dogs are different, they accept Reiki   almost all the time and they give such gratitude that only pure, egoless love can give.

If your pet has emotional problems   due to a traumatic situation such as abuse, neglect, or being hit by a car, Reiki can help release and heal those emotions.

For behavioral issues such as ner  vousness or hyperactivity, Reiki can help your pet relax and reduce their stress and anxiety. Even if you don’t know what the problem is, you can still use Reiki to help.

If your pet is sick or injured, Reiki   can help your pet heal more quickly. If your pet is facing a serious illness, Reiki can help bring comfort in complement with conventional treatment.

Animals respond to your loving   touch and intention. Reiki is another way to help your animals feel better.

Reiki is not only for household pets,   it can also be used on farm animals and wildlife. For farm animals that do not like to be touched, long-distance Reiki is the appropriate method.

Reiki can be used for animals that   cannot be touched, for example fish in a fish tank and birds in cages.

Mary Morales is a Universal and Karuna Reiki Master with an energy healing practice based in Decatur, Alabama.

You can contact her at 256-580-3108 or email at KungaLhadon@aol.com for more information. See ad on page 26.

Breathe in the Life Force of Nature When I feel exhausted I go outside and sit with nature.

I take notice of every thing living.

People, animals, insects, plants and trees.

I imagine everything breathing in the same rhythm.

And then I join that rhythm.

And breathe in the life force of nature.

Artwork and Text by Rita Loyd Copyright Š2011

Rita Loyd is a professional watercolor artist and writer. The message of her work is about the healing power of unconditional self-love. Rita began painting in 1996 as a way to cope with chronic illness and depression.

Through this journey, the creative process became her teacher, healer and friend who would guide her to find the true meaning and experience of unconditional self-love. Rita writes about this experience and all that she has learned about unconditional self-love in her new book Unconditional Self-Love: What It Is, Why It's important and How to Nurture It in Your Life. You can purchase this book in Huntsville at Ruth's Nutrition, H. Raines Gifts or at www.NurturingArt.com, where you can view Rita's artwork and blog.

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Life can get hard. ...It can be hectic.

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t times, it can feel as though I’ll never stop running. Finding free time between work and school is a daily struggle, and usually requires the sacrifice of a few hours of sleep (which I am not prone to do). The life of a student is, more often than not, overwhelming, as we watch time melt away from the clock face. In a world that demands so much time spent performing unenjoyable duties for the sake of mere survival, how can anyone maintain a balance of inner peace and happiness?

I believe I have found a method of keeping my sanity. Every morning, when that godawful alarm heralds in the new day, I hit the snooze button.

Instead of rolling over and dozing back into unconsciousness, however, I use that fifteen minutes for a quick pickme-up meditation. For that short span of time, every inhalation is an absorption of the Earth’s energy. I focus first on the breath itself, releasing any and all thoughts that float into my head. Once I have succeeded in quieting my mind, I focus on the energy flowing throughout my body. I visualize my chakras—seven points of energy represented by colored swirls in a single-file line up my torso. Beginning with my root chakra, at the base of the spine, I let my breath revamp each one individually. I feel the energy from the Earth flow in on my breath, and I visualize my chakras becoming brighter, larger or swirling at a different speed. Sometimes it is necessary to cut tethers from a chakra, which can render it immobile and, therefore, shrink the supply of energy.

Each of the seven chakras hold their own significance and are represented by different colors. They are also named by their location in the body. The root chakra (red) is the focal point for health and stability. The naval chakra (orange) is associated

with pleasure and sexuality. The solar plexus chakra (yellow) is the center for self control. The heart chakra (green) represents understanding. The throat chakra (blue) revitalizes the ability to communicate. The brow chakra (indigo) is what many would call the “third eye.” This chakra deals with our perception beyond the physical; in essence, it is our spirituality. The crown chakra (violet) connects us to the earth and allows us to feel, love and understand the oneness of the universe.

Chakra meditation is designed to energize and balance the physical, mental and spiritual body. Since each chakra controls a different aspect of the human condition, it allows me to focus on all aspects of life and to improve upon them. Since beginning my meditation exercises, I have seen in myself a boost of mental energy. I have become more focused, more alert and more in tune with my physical self. The overall effect of this practice is an increase in control over myself and my life. I recommend and encourage everyone to learn more about meditation and to explore the wellness it can bring.

—It certainly has changed my life.

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WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE… But Will There Be Enough?

by Sandra Postel

For at least three decades, Americans have talked about our uncertain energy future, but we’ve mostly ignored another worrisome crisis—water.

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heap and seemingly abundant, water is so common that it’s hard to believe we could ever run out of it. Ever since the Apollo 8 astronauts photographed Earth from space in 1968, we’ve had the image of our home as a strikingly blue planet, a place of great water wealth. But of all the water on Earth, only about 2.5 percent is fresh—and two-thirds of that is locked up in glaciers and ice caps.

Less than one hundredth of 1 percent of Earth’s water is fresh and available.

Across the United States and around the world, we’re already reaching or overshooting the limits of Earth’s natural replenishment of fresh water through the hydrologic cycle. The Colorado and Rio Grande rivers are now so over-tapped that they discharge little or no water into the sea for months at a time. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the massive Ogallala Aquifer, which spans parts of eight states, from southern South Dakota to northwest Texas, and provides 30 percent of the groundwater used for irrigation in the country, is steadily being depleted. In much of the

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world, we’re growing food and supplying water to communities by over-pumping groundwater. This creates a potential crisis in the food economy: We are meeting some of today’s food needs with tomorrow’s water.

The Changing Climate Equation Due to climate change, we may no longer be able to count on familiar patterns of rain and snow and river flow to refill our urban reservoirs, irrigate our farms and power our dams. While farmers in the Midwest were recovering from the spring flood of 2008 (in some areas, the second “100-year flood” in 15 years), farmers in California and Texas allowed cropland to lie fallow and sent cattle to early slaughter to cope with the drought of 2009.

In the Southeast, after 20 months of dryness, then-Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue stood outside the state capitol in November 2007 and led a prayer for rain. Two years later, he was pleading instead for federal aid, after in-

tense rainfall near Atlanta caused massive flooding that claimed eight lives.

This year again saw record regional precipitation, this time producing epic flooding in the Mississippi and Missouri river basins.

Climate scientists warn of more extreme droughts and floods and changing precipitation patterns that will continue to make weather, storms and natural disasters more severe and less predictable.

As a policy forum in the journal Science notes, the historical data and statistical tools used to plan billions of dollars worth of annual global investment in dams, flood control structures, diversion projects and other big pieces of water infrastructure are no longer reliable. Yet today’s decisions about using, allocating and managing water will determine the survival of most of the planet’s species, including our own.

Shifting Course For most of modern history, water management has focused on bringing water under human control and transferring it to expanding cities, industries and farms via dams, large water-transfer projects and wells that tap underground aquifers. Major water programs have allowed cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas to thrive in the desert, the expansion of world food production, and rising living standards for hundreds of millions. But globally, they have worsened social inequities as tens of millions of poor people are dislocated from their homes to make way for dams and canals, while hundreds of millions in downstream communities lose the currents that sustain their livelihoods.

Such approaches also ignore water’s limits and the value of healthy ecosystems. Today, many rivers flow like plumbing works, turned on and off like water from a faucet. It’s tougher for fish,

mussels, river birds The United States withdraws work with nature, rather than against and other aquatic more fresh water per capita it, making effective life to survive; a 2008 assessment led than any other country, much use of the “ecoservices” by the USGS found of which we could save. The system provided by healthy that 40 percent of all fish species in North vast majority of demand does watersheds and America are at risk not require drinkable water. wetlands. Through better technoloof extinction. gies and informed Meanwhile, Source: Pacific Institute choices, they seek many leaders and loto raise water productivity and make calities are calling for even bigger verevery drop count. sions of past water management strateCommunities are finding that progies. By some estimates, the volume of tecting watersheds is an effective way to water relocated through river transfer make sure water supplies are clean and schemes could more than double globreliable; plus, they can do the work of ally by 2020. But mega-projects are risky in a warming world, where rainfall a water treatment plant in filtering out pollutants at a lower cost. New York City and river flow patterns are changing is investing $1.5 billion to restore and in uncertain ways and require costly protect the Catskill-Delaware Waterpower for pumping, moving, treating shed, which supplies 90 percent of its and distributing at each stage. drinking water, in lieu of constructing Some planners and policymakers a $10 billion filtration plant that would are eyeing desalination as a silver bullet solution to potential water shortages. But cost an additional $300 million a year to operate. Research published in Natural they miss—or dismiss—the perverse iroResources Forum further shows that a ny: by burning more fossil fuels and by number of other U.S. cities—from tiny making local water supplies more and Auburn, Maine, to Seattle—have saved more dependent on increasingly expenhundreds of millions of dollars in capital sive energy, desalination creates more and operating costs of filtration plants by problems than it solves. Producing one instead opting for watershed protection. cubic meter of drinkable water from salt Communities facing increased water requires about two kilowatt-hours flood threats are achieving cost-effecof electricity, using present technology. tive protection by restoring rivers. After Water for People and Nature enduring 19 floods between 1961 and 1997, Napa, California, opted for this Thus, a vanguard of citizens, comapproach over the conventional route munities, farmers and corporations are of channeling and building levees. In thinking about water in a new way. partnership with the U.S. Army Corps They’re asking what we really need the of Engineers, a $366 million project is water for, and whether we can meet reconnecting the Napa River with its that need with less. The result of this historic floodplain, moving homes and shift in thinking is a new movement businesses out of harm’s way, revitalin water management that focuses on izing wetlands and marshlands and ingenuity and ecological intelligence constructing levees and bypass chaninstead of big pumps, pipelines, dams nels in strategic locations. Napa and canals. These solutions tend to

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Ways to Lighten Your Water Footprint Eat less meat. A study published in Agricultural Water Management shows that if all U.S. residents reduced their consumption of animal products by half, the nation’s total dietary water requirement in 2025 would drop by 261 billion cubic meters per year, a savings equal to 14 times the annual flow of the Colorado River.

Ditch bottled water. Per the U.S. Government Accountability Office, putting water in plastic bottles and shipping it just 125 miles uses 1,100 times more energy than producing tap water. The Pacific Institute calculates that it takes three liters of water to produce one liter of bottled water.

Create eco-friendly landscapes.

Statistics published in Environmental Management confirm that turf grass currently covers some 40.5 million acres in the United States—triple the space taken up by any single U.S. irrigated farm crop. Converting thirsty lawns into native, drought-tolerant landscaping significantly drops household water use.

Be water-wise at home. Visit the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s online WaterSense page at tinyurl.com/3wqbz2p to learn simple ways to save water, energy and money.

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residents will benBut the potenWater managers in 36 states efit from increased tial for conservation expect shortages by 2013. has barely been flood protection and reduced flood insurtapped. It is espeSource: The Wall Street Journal ance rates, plus new cially crucial in agparks and trails for recreation, higher riculture, because irrigation accounts for tourism revenues and improved habitats 70 percent of water use worldwide, and for fish and wildlife. even more in the western United States.

Communities prone to excessive Getting more crop per drop is central to storm water runoff can turn existing struc- meeting future food needs sustainably. tures into water catchments. Portland, California farmers are turning to drip Oregon, is investing in “green roofs” and irrigation, which delivers water at low “green streets” to prevent sewers from volumes directly to the roots of crops. overflowing into the Willamette River.

According to U.S. Department of AgriChicago now boasts more than 200 green culture figures, between 2003 and 2008, roofs—including atop City Hall—that California’s drip and micro-sprinkler collectively cover 2.5 million square feet, area expanded by 630,000 acres, to a more than any other U.S. city. The vegtotal of 2.3 million acres—62 percent of etated roofs are providing space for urban the nation’s total drip irrigation. gardens and helping to catch storm water Community-based education and and cool the urban environment. Parking rebates to encourage water-thrifty landlots, too, can be harnessed. scapes can help. Las Vegas, for examMany communities are revitalizing ple, pays residents up to $1.50 for each their rivers by tearing down dams that square foot of grass they rip out, which are no longer safe or serving a useful has helped shrink the city’s turf area by purpose, thus opening up habitats for 125 million square feet and lower its fisheries, restoring healthier water flows annual water use by 7 billion gallons. and improving aquatic quality. In the The water crisis requires us to pay 10 years since the Edwards Dam was attention to how we value and use removed from the Kennebec River, near water. Across the country, it’s essential Augusta, Maine, populations of alethat communities work to take care of wives and striped bass have returned in the ecosystems that supply and cleanse astounding numbers, reviving a recrewater, to live within their water means ational fishery that adds $65 million and to share water equitably. annually to the local economy.

Sandra Postel is director of the Global Watershed Moments Water Policy Project, a fellow of the Post Conservation remains the least expenCarbon Institute and a Freshwater Fellow sive and most environmentally sound of the National Geographic Society. She way of balancing water budgets. From adapted this article, based on her chapter, Boston to San Antonio to Los Angeles, “Water – Adapting to a New Normal,” in water consumption has decreased via The Post Carbon Reader: Managing the relatively simple measures like repairing 21st Century’s Sustainability Crises, edited leaks in distribution systems; retrofitby Richard Heinberg and Daniel Lerch, ting homes and businesses with waterand a piece published in Yes! (YesMaga efficient fixtures and appliances; and zine.org). For more information, visit promoting more sensible and efficient GlobalWaterPolicy.org and National outdoor water use.

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WATER FACTOIDS Humans need five to 13 gallons of clean water a day for basic needs.

—Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Indoor direct water use for the average American is 69.3 gallons a day. That’s equal to the combined daily use of one person each in China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Paraguay, Afghanistan and Somalia.

—Primary Source: Residential End Uses of Water, by Peter Mayer

Direct water use for a family of four in the United States is 400 gallons a day. Thirty percent of that is for outdoor use alone, or 30 gallons per person, the same amount a person uses for all daily needs in Algeria.

—Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Sense program

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o business owner relishes spending extra money for something that won’t immediately pay for itself with increased revenue, and greening one’s operations is such an endeavor. However, one common misperception is that going green costs money that cuts into the bottom line, when in fact, some options will end up saving money, adding to profits or making it possible to offer lower-priced products and services than the competition. Here’s how:

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Integrate green into the business plan: Start designing green elements into any business from day one or as soon as possible.

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review it periodically. Having a clear vision helps to define being green and communicate it to customers.

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Join green business groups: Use green business networks to learn from others or to form partnerships or collaborate. In an effective network, any associated cost will likely pay for itself through increased knowledge, customers and collaboration.

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Appoint a sustainability director: Make one person with authority responsible for coordinating green efforts, tracking results and being accountable for increasing sustainability.

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Practice green marketing: Add digital messaging to the mix, using social media, a blog and banner advertising. The Internet provides a

real-time network for communicating with business stakeholders.

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Use local materials and services: Local sourcing helps eliminate excess transportation, while also supporting the community.

Operate a green office: Take office supplies, materials and space to the next green level by making eco-friendly choices, which may mean eliminating some items entirely. For example, replace disposables with a durable or permanent equivalent.

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Choose renewable energy: Power operations with renewable energy or invest in alternative options.

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Choose green communications: Explore obtaining telephone and Internet services from a green or socially responsible company. Use teleconferencing or video calls to reduce transportation and explore the many free options available, such as Skype.

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Implement paperless banking and billing: Choose electronic bank statements, invoices and billing for suppliers and utilities. Use the computer to send and receive faxes instead of producing printed copies.

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Green the air: Clean indoor air by using live plants. Install an air filtration system to protect employees and customers.

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Clean green: Purchase eco-friendly alternatives for cleaning and maintaining the office and manufacturing sites; a greener alternative exists for just about any related need.

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Build a culture that’s conducive to reusing and recycling: Making both the norm means such initiatives will flourish without having to continually change people’s habits.

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Source from green suppliers: Investigate sourcing options and give more weight to green businesses.

Purchasing from a green business doesn’t always mean extra cost, and might make more sense overall.

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Find new materials: Investigate non-obvious alternatives. The greener option may not have a much higher cost, and might also be used as a green marketing hook.

Conduct a life-cycle assessment: Current manufacturing processes might include unnecessary steps or materials; assessing product life cycles can identify cost or time savings.

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Use waste: Can any waste be used in any way as a resource?

Make something green: Take an everyday item and create a green version of it. New niches pop up all the time.

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Collect rainwater: Install recycling equipment to irrigate landscaping. Find used, 55-gallon drums instead of purchasing new containers, and practice xeriscaping to decrease water requirements indoors and out.

Going green in business can go handin-hand with making more money, through cost savings, increased sales or both. Communicating your green messages also helps create compelling arguments for customers to choose to do business with you, and might just lead to opening up new markets for your products or services.

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Sanctuary

by Paul David Bond Paul Bond’s magical realism artworks illuminate a dreamlike world where anything is possible as he deftly juxtaposes and rearranges common elements to convey universal spiritual or metaphysical ideas. Sometimes his paintings are simply uplifting illusions, expressing some facet of the whimsical, surreal and fantastic side of life. Always, they are soothing, visual meditations intended to delight the imagination and energize the soul.

Rearranging familiar objects gives Bond the visual symbols he uses as a language to reflect an emotion or thought he’s entertaining at the moment. “Very often, a painting is born from something randomly seen from a car window or a line in a novel or song,” he explains. “If it stirs my curiosity, it finds its way into my work.”

Of Sanctuary, Bond says, “The woman offers respite to the birds flying in mid-ocean. All of us have some place or person that serves as our personal sanctuary—a lover, child or parent, home, God or a combination of these. It is a place where we know we are safe to be our true selves without fear of judgment. In that safety we are free to grow and flower.”

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LIQUID NUTRITION Water Myths and Truths

by Catherine Guthrie

Water is good for both body and soul, but you don’t need to drink as much as you might think. Here’s the truth about what’s sufficient,

to a 1945 recommendation by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council to take in, “1 milliliter for each calorie of food.”

In a study published in the American Journal of Physiology in 2002, Valtin explains that most of that allotment already comes from the foods we eat. He not only discredits the need for most people to consume this “mythical” amount of water every day, but writes that the recommendation is potentially harmful, by making people feel guilty for not drinking enough.

“The consumer ended up thinking only plain water counts,” says Ann Grandjean, Ph.D., a hydration researcher and medical nutritionist with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha. But almost all liquids—including tea, coffee and beer—count toward the daily water intake, she says.

So, how much should you be drinking? Researchers at the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine, after reviewing more than 400 studies, including Valtin’s, set the general daily intake for women and men at about 91 and 125 ounces, respectively. The average American receives 20 percent of this daily water intake from food. The remaining 80 percent comes from all beverages—not just water.

plus five other myths about water.

MYTH: Caffeinated beverages zap the body’s water reserves.

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or the past 50 years, nutritionists and other health experts have been exhorting Americans to drink more water. If the ubiquity of water bottles is anything to go by, the message has been received loud and clear. But now, updated research lets us off the hook. It turns out that much of the water craze springs from a deep well of misinformation. Our experts debunk some of the most popular water myths.

TRUTH: Grandjean first became interested in the reputed link between dehydration and caffeine while working as a consultant to the United States Olympic Committee.

“I worked with elite athletes, and I noticed they drank a lot of caffeinated beverages without showing any sign of dehydration,” she says. In 2000, she published a study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition showing that the body doesn’t discriminate between regular and decaf beverages when it comes to hydration.

MYTH: You need eight, eight-ounce glasses of water a day to be healthy.

MYTH: If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated.

TRUTH: The familiar eight-by-eight rule is likely based on misinterpretation, rather than scientific certainty, says Dr. Heinz Valtin, a kidney specialist, textbook author and retired professor at Dartmouth Medical School, in Hanover, New Hampshire. Valtin traces the prescription

TRUTH: While thirst is an accurate barometer of when to imbibe, the notion that thirst signals a dehydrated body is not true, says Valtin. Thirst is triggered when the blood’s concentration of solid particles rises by 2 percent. Dehydration occurs when the blood concentration rises by

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5 percent. So, thirst sets in before dehydration and people who shrug off their thirst can find themselves on the path to dehydration.

“Thirst is the first indicator of the body’s need for water,” cautions Dee Sandquist, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Signs to watch out for include headache, dry mouth, rapid pulse and lightheadedness.

MYTH: Urine should be clear.

TRUTH: Perpetually clear urine can actually be a sign of drinking too much water, which can dilute the body’s electrolytes, according to Grandjean. “Healthy urine should have some color,” she counsels. Certain vitamins, such as riboflavin (B2), can darken urine.

MYTH: Drinking a lot of water suppresses the appetite.

TRUTH: While being adequately hydrated helps the metabolism run at its optimal level, drinking vast quantities of water won’t affect the overall amount of food you eat. Because water quickly empties from the stomach, drinking water has little effect on appetite, says Barbara Rolls, director of the Laboratory for the Study of Human Ingestive Behavior, at Pennsylvania State University. Eating foods that have a high water content, such as fruits, vegetables, soups and grains, can help us to feel sated.

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TRUTH: Not necessarily. Be aware that bottled water is often just tap water. A Natural Resources Defense Council report cites government and industry findings that 25 percent of bottled water is plain tap water; sometimes treated, sometimes not.

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he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets legal limits on contaminants, including chemicals, animal wastes, pesticides and human wastes, in drinking water nationwide. But tests by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have found that many communities skirt the line of what’s safe. In 2003, NRDC found that several of the U.S. cities they studied delivered tap water that was sufficiently contaminated to pose potential health risks to some consumers; outdated pipes and weak regulations were cited as major factors.

New contaminants are entering water systems all the time, including traces of pharmaceuticals that have never been tested or regulated. The Water Quality Association (WQA) works with the EPA and universities to catalog the new offenders. WQA Executive Director Peter Censky says, “In 10 or 15 years, everyone is going to need filtration devices.” Until then, individuals will want to regularly stay abreast of the status of their tap water.

Start by finding out if local municipal water is filtered.

Unfiltered water has a higher risk of containing harmful particles or contaminants. Also, utility lines may contain old plumbing materials, so it is important to check for lead and copper. Home testing kits for metals such as lead are available at most hardware stores, while the types to use for a broader range of biological and chemical contaminants are identified online at Amazon (tinyurl.com/3daw5mg).

For public water systems serving more than 100,000 people, information can be found on the EPA website at tinyurl.com/3jbgsxh. Otherwise, contact your local water company directly for an online or printed copy of its Consumer Confidence Report.

Well water should be regularly tested every year or two, especially for farming and rural residents, to check for E. coli and nitrates common in runoff. Local county health departments or university extension offices can direct homeowners to testing labs.

Home filtration systems can range from point-of-use, often attached to a kitchen faucet and icemaker or under the sink for drinking and cooking purposes, to a whole house system. Even a carbon-filtering water pitcher in the refrigerator can be a cost-effective way to ensure water quality, although it only filters a small amount of water at a time.

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by Gatlianne

Triangle Pose “Yield and overcome; Bend and be straight;” From The Tao Te Ching – Ch. 22

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here is no better yoga posture to physically illuminate the thought in the couplet quoted above than Triangle Pose. Triangle is an intermediate pose that is often rushed into by beginning and advanced students alike. This pose is about alignment and balance. The torso, hips and legs must all be on the same plane to achieve proper balance. However, many are determined to extend the hand all the way to the ankle on first try instead of letting the hand rest on the calf (or higher). When the pose is fully extended before the body is ready, the alignment is lost, and the balance of the pose is lost. Think of yoga poses in relation to a wall. Your body will not go through a wall no matter how hard you push. Nor will your body correctly go into a pose that it is not ready for, both physically and mentally. To correctly do Triangle Pose, you must yield to overcome and bend to be straight. When this pose is forced the pose is lost, the connection of mind, body and spirit is lost and

the risk of injury is greatly heightened.

Move into Triangle Pose from Mountain Pose, solidly grounding the feet and connecting with the earth. Create a star shape with the body by extending the arms to the side, palms down, at shoulder level as the legs are spread apart. With the arms still parallel to the floor, move the right foot to a 90 degree angle, allow the hip to hinge inward and stretch the torso to the right. Lower the right hand to the right thigh, knee, ankle or floor. (A block may be utilized here.) Yield to the movement; only go as far as your body is ready. Do not push or force.

Raise the left arm up, palm facing inward. By pressing

the shoulder blades down, allow the chest to open. Turn your head to look up toward your extended hand. Breathe deeply. (Repeat both sides.)

Yield and overcome; Bend and be straight—contradictory actions that perfectly complement each other when used in conjunction with spiritual wisdom and inner guidance. guidan It is easy, and often the first choice of action, to push against something we w do not want or like. But this pushback is actually a very harsh inaction, for when w we push so hard against the thing we see as opposition, we exert so much m of our energy and power. And the th obstacle remains. Yet, if we will yield, yie accept what we see as opposition oppositio or obstacle it. One as it is, then we can overcome overc by will never overcome something som pushing against it. When we fight what against a is, we may as well be pushing pus solid wall with all our might. mig The more we struggle and push, the more the wall stands still. The more we push and pose, the more force our bodies into a po we lose of the pose and ourselves. o Yield and overcome. Bend and be straight.

—PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEWIS METTS.

Gatlianne is an author and Yoga & Reiki practitioner based in Athens, AL. For more information or to schedule a private yoga or Reiki session, please contact her at M@Gatlianne.com or visit Gatlianne.com.

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More than the usual licking of the genital area

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Increased urination, sometimes in inappropriate areas, such as inside the home or outside the litter box

Urinary Health Illness Care and Prevention Tips

Dogs and cats can suffer from diseases and disorders similar to those that can trouble their owners. Urinary tract disease is a common cause for concern for pets.

The urinary system is vital to any animal’s health, because it is responsible for removing waste products such as chemical byproducts, toxins and drugs from the bloodstream and eliminating them as urine. Other vital functions of the system include balancing the body’s pH, transforming vitamin D into an active form, and releasing hormones that aid in regulating blood pressure.

Urinary tract disease may show up in several ways, including common bacterial infections easily treated with antibiotics, and bladder or kidney stones, which often require surgery. Just as in people, urinary tract disease causes pets pain and is dangerous if left untreated.

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Cloudy or bloody urine with a strong odor Tenderness in lower abdominal area during examination As always, providing the veterinarian with details as to changes in recent potty habits is helpful.

Based on a detailed medical history, many veterinarians will proceed to diagnostic testing that usually begins with a basic urinalysis.

Urinary Tract Infections

by Dr. Matthew J. Heller

Urinary System Primer

Crying or whimpering when urinating

Many urinary diseases share similar symptoms, any of which should prompt a proper professional diagnosis: Frequent straining to urinate, often with little success; if a pet likely has a full bladder and attempts to urinate but nothing passes, consult a veterinarian immediately

The most common cause of urinary tract disease is bacterial infection. For most urinary tract infections (UTI), an antibiotic regime will treat the present infection and lifestyle changes accompanied by veterinarianrecommended nutraceuticals may aid in preventing future problems.

Certain underlying conditions may predispose a pet to infection, such as a weakened immune system or diabetes. Most canine UTIs are bacterial in origin and as a general rule, female dogs are more prone to experience them because the wider female urethra potentially allows more unwanted bacteria to enter. If bacteria then travels to the bladder and is left untreated, it may go on to contaminate the kidneys and other organs, presenting a serious health risk.

Bladder Stones Bladder or kidney stones pose a more serious type of urinary disease, and either is of more concern for pets. In suspect situations, radiographic imaging such as X-rays or ultrasounds will help determine treatment. Small female dogs between the ages of 4 and 8 that have a history of bladder infections are the most vulnerable.

While stones are less common in male dogs, it can pose a critical

care situation if stones pass from the bladder into the male’s narrow urethra, where the obstruction prevents the pet from urinating. Stones can also affect feline friends and similar life-threatening situations can occur if urine is unable to pass.

Generally, stones form in concentrated urine, so the less hydrated a pet, the greater the risk that a stone may form.

Stones are formed by microscopic mineral crystals strained out of urine that band together to create a larger stone. There are various types of stones and correct identification will determine treatment options.

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Prevention Tips Increase water consumption. Home cooking is a wonderful option for ensuring a pet is receiving ample moisture-rich foods; most recipes include fluid-rich meats and veggies.

Offering high quality, premium canned food is good, too.

For pets that routinely chow down on dry commercial foods, moisten rations with salt-free broth. Also, add a tiny pinch of unrefined sea salt to their water bowl; using distilled water is advised for pets with a history of stones.

Use supplements. Capsules of d-Mannose cranberry extract combine a powerful natural diuretic with the antibacterial benefits of cranberries. The more often a pet urinates, the less likely the urine will become concentrated in the bladder.

Consider probiotics. Probiotics contain beneficial bacteria that establish a healthy flora in the digestive tract; a strong gut can fight off infectious bacterial challenges.

Monitor pH. Owners can purchase pH strips to test a pet’s first daily urine at home. Changes in a pet’s pH may indicate a urinary issue and that veterinary care is advisable.

By staying alert to abnormal pet behavior and promptly consulting with a vet, you will be able to get your pet back to proper urinary health.

Dr. Matthew J. Heller is a holistic veterinarian and owner of All About PetCare, in Middletown, OH. For more information, visit AllAboutPetCare.com.

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calendarofevents SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 First Monday Weekend Trade Daysl – Oct. 1-3.

One of the Deep South's oldest and largest trade days where bartering, haggling, and swapping of goods has not passed on with time. It is a true blend of antique shows, craft fairs, and rummage sales. Believed to have begun in the mid-1850s where merchants plied their wares around the Courthouse in downtown Scottsboro.

Jackson County Courthouse Square, Scottsboro.

Madison Street Festival – 8:30am-4pm. Be sure to pack a lawn chair and relax under a shade tree as you enjoy live music throughout the day from such well known acts as last year's Alabama Blues Brothers. Visit Artist Alley where original, often award-winning art is available, or stop by the more than 250 vendor booths which include traditional crafts, community information booths, and games.

Downtown Madison.

21st Annual North Alabama Scottish Festival & Highland Games – 9am-5:30pm. Celebrate the heritage and culture of the Highlands at the Scottish Festival in Scottsboro at the Amphitheater area with bagpipes and drums, Highland and Irish Dancers, Scottish Storytelling, plenty of beautiful Highland Music and demonstrations of Sheep Herding and Scottish Cows "Coos." Children’s events held all day ending with the Pet Parade. The Highlands Games competitions and demonstrations will be held in the athletics area. Goose Pond Amphitheater, Scottsboro.

Cullman Oktoberfest – Week full of planned activities. Authentic German food, costumes, and music.

Free admission to most activities. Dog show, arts and crafts, wagon rides, kids' fun area, food vendors, a visit from the Colonel, and much more. Cullman.

Walk to End Alzheimer's – 8am-12pm. Alzheimer's Association. Joe Davis Stadium, 3125 Leeman Ferry Road Southwest, Huntsville. More info: Michelle.

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Tate Farms Cotton Pickin Pumpkins – Through October, 9am-6pm. Activities include hay bale and cotton picker slides, horse tire swings and farm animals.

And, of course, you can pick your own pumpkins and gourds. Tate Farms, 8414-A Moores Mill Road, Meridianville.

7th Crow Mountain Hill Climb – A nationally sanctioned Sports Car Club of America event located in the Appalachian mountain setting of Jackson County.

Drivers from around the USA compete in their prized Formula 1 Autos on hairpin curves and scenic drives.

Jackson County Road 33 between Scottsboro and Stevenson off US Hwy 72.

16th Annual Southern Hospitality Marching Festival – 9am-8pm. Opening ceremonies 9:30am.

The Hartselle High School Marching Band and Hartselle High School Band Boosters will be hosting one of the premier marching band competitions of the year, featuring several bands from Alabama and Tennessee performing in competition. The UNA "Pride of Dixie" band will be performing at the close of the ceremonies. Admission: Adults $5, Students $3, children under 5 free. JP Cain Stadium, Karl Prince Road, Hartselle.

Blood, Thread and Tears: World War II Quilts – 10am-5pm. Through Nov. 7. Between 1941 and 1945, American women were making quilts in record numbers while their sons, husbands, brothers, and loved ones were on the battlefront. This exhibition features approximately 20 WWII-era quilts and tops from the private collection of Sue Reich, and the ephemera to anchor them historically in time, including photographs, V mail, ration books, parachute samples, magazines and newspaper quilting patterns. Grisham Gallery, Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street Southwest, Huntsville. HSVMuseum.org.

Heritage Quilters of Huntsville Fanfare 2011 Quilt Show – 10am-6pm Fri. and Sat., noon4pm Sun. Judged quilt show and quilting related vendors. Admission: $7.00 adults, under 6 free.

Von Braun Center East Hall I & II, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville.

Community HU Song – 1:30-2pm. Join others in singing HU, an ancient love song to God that can help and uplift you in countless ways. Held each Saturday. Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Avenue, #3 (Five Points). 256-534-1751. Eckalabama.org.

Muffins and Monarchs – 9:15am and 10am. Adults and children get a close look at how they make their long journey to the mountains of Mexico. Enjoy a continental breakfast and learn about the life cycle from hatching to emergence. Tina Stanly, our own butterfly expert, answers questions on how we maintain our butterflies all season. Participants visit the Butterfly House and release a butterfly. Space is limited, so sign up early. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville. $10 per person with membership or Garden admission.

Buy your tickets online at HSVBG.org.

Magic 1: Mystic Fun Close-up Magic Performances presented by Russell Davis Magic – 8pm and 10pm. Admission $10. Advance tickets available at Karma Rags and Squeaking Tribe Puppets.

Close-up Magic seating is strictly limited to 30 people per show (adults and well-behaved children 10 yrs. and up). Flying Monkey Arts, 2nd floor, Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville.

Holy Spirit Fun Run – 10-11am. Fun run to support Holy Spirit Catholic School. Holy Spirit Catholic School, 619 Airport Road, Huntsville.

Concert – 5-7pm. Flying Monkey Theater. Adult tickets $12 online, $15 at door. Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville.

Hot Rock Hollow Productions Special Series Concert & Dance Event, featuring Elixir.

RockTheHollow.com.

Contra Dance – 8-11pm. Free Beginners' Workshop starts 30 minutes before the dance, all skill levels welcome. Tickets at the door $10, Students $5. Faith Presbyterian Church, 5003 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Film Co-op Monthly Workshop – 2-4pm. Specific Topics To Be Announced.

If you have a work in progress that you would like to discuss, bring a sample to show. Open to all, public invited. Free. Don Tingle's studio (264), Flying Monkey Arts, 2nd floor, Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville. For more info, call Don at 256-457-5371.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 Spanish Foreign Film Series: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) – 6-8pm. Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with HMCPL’s special programming at the Main Branch. Films are in Spanish with captions in English. HuntsvilleMadison County Public Library Main Branch, 2nd Floor Events Room, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. HMCPL.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 The Long History of Latinos and Latinas in the American South – 6:30-8pm.

Guest Lecturer Dr. Michael Innis-Jiménez is a historian who specializes in of the Latino/Latina experience in the United States and in US labor history. He is faculty member and director of graduate studies in the American Studies Department at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. His is currently working on a book on Mexican immigrants in Chicago during early 20th Century and is beginning a study on the experiences of Latino immigrants in Alabama after the April 27th tornados. Free and open to the public. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Main Branch Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. HMCPL.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Mambo Gris Gris in Concert – 6-8:30pm. Enjoy the irresistible Latin-flavored tunes of Huntsville's own talented Mambo Gris Gris at our special familyfriendly Hispanic Heritage Month concert. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Main Branch Atrium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. HMCPL.org.

Huntsville Christian Women's Connection – 11am-1pm at Huntsville Country Club, 2601 Oakwood Ave NW. Feature: October Fair and Auction. Music: Classical-Country Connection, Bob and Leo Larkin. Speaker: Marie Carroll answers the question: “Is Change Really Necessary.” Free childcare for 6 and younger offsite. Admission $15. Reservations for lunch or child care due by October 3. Call Betty at 256-837-8286 or Nancy at 256-883-1339. HCWC is an affiliate of Stonecroft Ministries, a support ministry for all community women and military wives. Stonecroft.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Boaz Harvest Festival – 8am-5pm. Arts & Crafts, Car Show, Miss and Little Miss Harvest Festival Beauty Pageant, Children's Area, 5k Run/Walk and Century Bike Ride for Cystic Fibrosis, Moon Pie Eating Contest, Great Food, Local Entertainment, and a Farmers Market. Downtown Boaz.

Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddler's Convention – Friday-Saturday. Known as the Graddaddy of MidSouth Fiddlers Conventions, the TVOTFC attracts some 15,000-20,000 old time music enthusiasts to the campus of Athens State University the first weekend in October each year. Competition categories include: Harmonica, Mandolin, Bluegrass Banjo, Dobro, Dulcimer, Old Time Singing, Beginning Fiddler, Finger Picking Guitar, Senior Fiddler, Old time Banjo, Classic Old Time Fiddler, Flat Picking Guitar, Bluegrass Band, Junior Fiddler, Old Time Band and Buck Dancing. Proceeds go towards scholarships and other campus projects. Athens State University, Athens.

Gem and Mineral Show – 10am-6pm. Over 30 vendors will be displaying gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry for sale. Local club members will provide educational exhibits and demonstrations on related topics, including beading and wire wrapping. A great opportunity to get that one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry, beautiful stone or Christmas present. Von Braun Center East Hall, 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville.

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Arthur and the Magic Sword presented by Fantasy Playhouse – Friday 7-10pm, Saturday 1:30-4:30pm. Watch as the famous characters from Arthurian legends—Merlin, Morgan LeFay, Mordred—come to life before your very eyes on stage.

See how young Arthur, who later becomes King Arthur, releases the famous sword Excalibar from the stone in which it was a prisoner. This magical play is written by Keith M. Engar. Directed by Alma Huston. Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Cat Fanciers Cat Show – 9:30am-4:30pm. Fabulous cats of all colors, sizes and breeds will be competing.

Purebred cats, ranging from short-haired Abyssinians to long-haired Persians, will take part in this Show.

Jaycee's Building, John Hunt Park, 2180 Airport Road, Huntsville.

RocketCityMom.com FamilyPalooza – 10am4pm. The first annual RocketCityMom.com FamilyPalooza Fall Festival is a free community event for area families. Inflatables, train rides, face painting, the Storymobile, and much more. Village of Providence, 445 Providence Main Street, Huntsville.

Asperger Connection Poker Run – 11am -4:30pm.

Begins at Black Water Hatties, a sports bar, 1000 South Memorial Parkway, Huntsville. Admission $10 per rider and $5 for passengers. All proceeds benefit Asperger Connection, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization which provides funding to improve the quality of life for children and adults diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome in northern Alabama and southern Tennessee.

FleetFeet Monte Sano 15K & 1 Mile Fun Run – 8-10am. Monte Sano State Park.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Make a Wish Foundation Run for Wishes 2011 2-3pm. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is very excited to partner with The Village of Providence to present Run For Wishes 5K and 1 mile Fun Run! This quaint village provides the ideal setting for a great run and a wonderful opportunity to raise money to help grant the wishes of children with lifethreatening illnesses in North Alabama. So register today as an individual or form a team of friends or coworkers. Village of Providence, 470 Providence Main Street, Suite 102, Huntsville.

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Spanish Foreign Film Series: Biutiful (2010) 6-8pm. Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with HMCPL’s special programming at the Main Branch. Films are in Spanish with captions in English. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Main Branch, 2nd Floor Events Room, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. HMCPL.org.

Huntsville Photographic Society Program Night 7-8:45pm. Come and associate with some of the best photographers in the valley. Check our web site for NOVICE opportunities. Learn from our professional programs and HPS Master mentors.

If you enjoy producing or, appreciate the art of photography, then consider joining us. It's only $20 per year. We meet the second and fourth Mondays of each month except December. Madison County Huntsville Public Library Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street. Huntsville.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Monthly Ceremony: Journey into Possibility – 7pm. A gathering of those who wish to feel the Peace within. Huntsville Five Points location.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 Kate Campbell Concert – 7-9pm. A benefit concert for Global Women. Admission $20.00. Trinity United Methodist Church, 607 Airport Rd, Huntsville.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Global Voices Summit – Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-2pm. This event will bring 400 women from across the U.S. and a dozen foreign countries to explore ways to make positive changes in the lives of women worldwide suffering from poverty, poor nutrition, economic disadvantages, sexual exploitation, and oppression. Participants will enjoy worship, break-out investigative sessions, an Int'l Food Fair, an Int'l Fashion Show, a Fair Trade Global

Marketplace, and On-site Missions to benefit several organizations including Huntsville's own Hope Place. Cost is $60 for both days. Registration and information about the Summit and Global women on-line: GlobalWomenGo.org.

Concerts on the Dock with Half Brass – 6pm9pm. Our Friday night Concerts on the Dock series continues with Nashville's "Half Brass."

Free admission, donations happily accepted.

Rain or Shine.

The Quest for Love – 7:30-8pm. Comcast Cable Channel 3. Inspiring stories and insights from Harold Klemp, spiritual leader and acclaimed author of more than sixty books on ECKANKAR. Learn to recognize God’s blessings in ways you’ve never experienced before—on your own quest for love.

FREE. 256-534-1751. Eck-alabama.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 2011 Alabama Gourd Show – Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. “The Greatest Gourd Show on Earth.” Enjoy the beautiful works of art made from gourds. Tour the fabulous ribbon competition exhibit room. Learn something new as gourd artists demonstrate their gourd art techniques, or take a class from an experienced gourd artist. Admission: $3.00 for Adults and free for children 12 and under, when accompanied by an adult. Cullman Civic Center, 510 Fifth St SW, Cullman. For more info, contact Pam Montgomery at GourdZilla@aol.com, or visit AlabamaGourdSociety.org.

Grand Opening/Astronomy Day – 1-10pm.

Invitation to the public to visit VBAS's renovated facilities, including our new planetarium projector.

Other activities include a star party and planetarium shows. Free admission. Von Braun Astronomical Society, Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville.

Backyard Permaculture Series – Water in the Landscape with hands-on projects. 9am-4pm. Empower yourself by learning how to create a design for your backyard which will transform it into an abundant oasis. North Alabama Permaculture Center, 414 Voekel Rd, Huntsville. $45 per class.

Register online at TheFarmhouseHuntsville.com.

Contact: MicheleSneed@aol.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform – 5:30-6:30pm. Monthly business meeting of the ACCR Madison County chapter. 400 Pratt Avenue NW, Huntsville.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Meridianville Area MOMS Club Meeting and Open House – 10-11am. Stay-at-home Moms that live in the 35759, 35761, and 35750 zip codes of North Alabama, please join the MOMS Club of Meridianville Area for our monthly business meeting and open house. Kids are welcome. Flint River Baptist Church, 12945 HWY 231/431, Hazel Green. Email: MeridianvilleAreaMoms@gmail. com for more info.

Art with a Twist – 5:30-8pm. Join us for Art with a Twist, an exciting “paint and sip” class offered by the Museum. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage and your closest friends and enjoy

painting your very own masterpiece under step-by-step instructions from a fabulous teacher. You must be 21+ to participate. $35 for Museum members, $45 for nonmembers. Reserve your spot by calling 256-535-4350, ext. 215.

HSVmuseum.org.

37th Annual Taste of Huntsville – 5:30-8:30pm. This annual event brings the best restaurants in Madison County together under one roof for one night only.

Lots of food, entertainment and fun. Proceeds go to support two local charities, CASA of Madison County and HEALS, Inc. Admission $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville.

Light The Night Walk – 6:30-8:30pm. The Light The Night Walk is The Leukemia & Lymphoma's annual fundraising walk to raise funds to support LLS's efforts to cure Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and provide education and services for patients and their families. Bridge Street Town Center, 6782 Old Madison Pike NW, Huntsville.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 28th Annual Blount County Covered Bridge Festival – 9am-3pm, FridaySunday. Arts, crafts, entertainment, children's activities, vintage car and motorcycle shows, beauty pageants, doggie pageants, live music, golf tournaments, quilt shows, pancake breakfast, 5K runs, nature walk and bridge tours. Oneonta, AL. 205-274-2153. NorthAlabama.org Asperger's/HFA Support Luncheon – 11am-1:30pm. The Meteor is at 751 Highway 72 East, which is the corner of HWY 72 and Memorial Parkway North, Huntsville. 256-852-8998. They know us at the door, just tell them you're with "the Group."

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Step Out: Walk to End Diabetes – 9am-1pm. Walk solo, or gather your friends, family and co-workers and form a Step Out team. Once you register, you can use our online fundraising tools to create your Personal Web Page, email your friends, family and co-workers, accept online donations and raise more money to Stop Diabetes. In more than 40 states from coast to coast, more than 130,000 walkers will be helping to find a cure for this deadly disease. Join us and your support will make a difference to the 25.8 million Americans who suffer from diabetes. Bridge Street Town Center, 340 The Bridge Street, Suite 206, Huntsville.

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Book Signing and Seminar – 1:30-12:45pm. I Don’t Wear a Suit! by Victoria A. Seitz, PhD. Tips for Dressing in Today’s NO SUIT Workplace. Huntsville Main Library, 915 Monroe Street. Contact: Mary Moore 256-532-2362

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 Paranormal Study Center Freaky Friday 6:30pm. A "Before Halloween" Event, with multiple scheduled speakers and events. Admission $10. Olympus Room of the Radisson Hotel, 8721 Madison Blvd, Madison. Meet and greet at 5pm in the Gazebo Restaurant with special low-cost supper. ParapsychologyStudyGroup.com. 256-326-0092. Greg Rowe.

Book Signing – 3-5pm. I Don’t Wear a Suit! by Victoria A. Seitz, PhD. Thrashers Clothing, 812 Regal Drive. Enjoy refreshments and get advice in this personal setting about dressing in today’s workplace followed by a book signing. Contact: Mr. Johnny Thrasher 256-382-1935, ThrasherClothing@aol.com.

BERKELEY BOB’S OCTOBER MUSIC LINEUP Located in Cullman, Alabama, Berkeley Bob's Coffee House and Whole Earth Store is a 1960's style California Coffee House where we "celebrate nature, coffee and folk music." Open Mike Nites every first and third Monday from 7-9pm. Bring your guitar, bongos, poems, whatever, and share your talents with us. Saturday night concerts feature local and out of area musicians playing a wide variety of styles. All shows 7-9pm, family oriented and free. To inquire about a booking call Bob at 256-775-2944. BerkeleyBob.com.

Oct 3 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 15

– Open mic – Walker Street Opry (bluegrass) – Memphis Annie (blues) – 4 For the Road (singer songwriter, folk)

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Level I Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville.

256-658-9748. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

ongoingevents lenge one’s strength, flexibility and coordination. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville.

256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

sunday Womens Outdoor Network – Have fun and stay fit!

Join other women in outdoor events for all interests and levels. WomensOutdoorNetwork.org.

Meditation – 8:20am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSLHuntsville.org.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 9:15am.

Shared reading and group discussions. Extra books available. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org.

Unity Church On the Mountain Service – 10:30am.

Practicing Oneness with God in a positive light of love for all. 1328 Governor’s Dr. SE, Huntsville.

256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

1-Hour Mystery School – 11am. A different service each week including ritual, music, and a message in an open, loving environment. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville. 256-895-0255.

LightOfChristCenter.org.

Power Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Marcy White. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-653-9255 or 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Keys of Compassion Support Group – 6-7pm.

There is a higher perspective to your pain. Free.

Natural Elements, 1874 Suite M, Slaughter Rd, Madison. 256-922-8454.

monday Level 1 Pilates – 7-8am. All levels. Michelle Camper. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class – 5-6:15pm. Work at a faster pace incorporating exercises that will chal-

Monte Sano Monday Night Women’s Mountain Bike Ride – 5:30pm. Want to learn to ride your mountain bike better? Come out and ride with the Monte Sano MTB Chicks at a development ride with a social pace. Held Mondays during through mid-October, weather permitting. Open to beginners. You must wear a helmet to ride. Meet at the Biker’s Parking Lot, Monte Sano State Park. Park entry fee is $3. Info: Maryanne.Swanstrom@gmail. com. Find this group on Facebook.

Basic Bellydance – 5:30-6:30pm. Mon-Thurs. Intro to basic bellydance technique. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville. NomadicTapestry.com.

Lunchtime Belly Basics – 11:30am-12:30pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville.

NomadicTapestry.com.

Pilates – 5:30-6:30pm. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville.

256-658-9748. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSLHuntsville.org.

Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class – 6-7:15pm.

This class adds more exercises from the series and will challenge one’s mind/body connections. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com

Yoga Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Iyengar-based yoga focuses on form, technique and alignment. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

Toastmasters: Redstone Toastmasters – 6-7:30pm.

Radisson Hotel, 8721 Madison Boulevard, Madison.

Enter the main doors at the Radisson. Go straight back, turn left go to the next to the last conference room on the left (The Apollo Room). Guests always welcome. Redstone.FreeToastHost.net.

Level I Yoga – 6:30-8pm. All levels. Pam Herdy. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Science of Mind Classes – 6:30-8:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville.

256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking – 6:30-8pm.

Weekly forum with Wanda Gail Campbell, Peace Minister with The Beloved CommUNITY. In each 1.5-hour session we will experience Peace Prayers, a short video lesson by James Twyman, and a discussion of key precepts. Love offering. Please call 256-539-0654 for location and more details.

Yoga with Mitzi – 6:45-8:15pm. Candlelight Yoga.

All levels welcome. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-361-YOGA or MitziConnell.com.

Beginning Yoga – 7pm. Holly Dyess. Beez Fitness, 7495 Wall Triana Highway, Madison. $8 at the door for non-members. IronHorseFitness.com.

Concerts in the Park – 6:30-8pm. Each Monday night in the summer months, downtown Huntsville comes alive with music. West patio of the Huntsville Museum of Art in Big Spring International Park. Bring a chair and a picnic. 256-519-2747. ArtsHuntsville.com.

Face2Face Improv Comedy – 7:30-8:10pm. Comedy in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Adults $5.00, Ages 8 and under free. Sam and Greg’s Pizzeria Gelateria, 119 Northside Square. Huntsville.

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wednesday

Pilates – 9-10am. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville.

256-658-9748. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Level 1 Pilates – 7-8am. All levels. Michelle Camper.

The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Science of Mind Classes – 10am-12pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville.

256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSLHuntsville.org.

Power Yoga – 6-7pm. Marcy White. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville.

256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

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Satsang – 6:30pm. Satsang with Gangaji. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville.

256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Searching? – The Red Mountain Study Group of Huntsville invites inquiries from men and women, no matter what their beliefs, who are still searching

for the meaning of their lives now and here. Our work includes meditation, practice and study based on the teaching of G. I. Gurdjieff. We are affiliated with the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York. 256361-9575. Email: rmsg@att.net.

thursday Fusion Pilates – 9-10am. A fusion of Pilates and Hanna Somatic work teaching one to access and strengthen one’s deepest connections bringing balance to one’s spine and overall posture. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville.

256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

Pilates – 9-10am. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville.

256-658-9748. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Level I Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville.

256-658-9748. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

BellyKids – 4-5pm. Shahala Liz. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville. NomadicTapestry.com.

Green Street Market at Nativity – 4-8pm. Farmers Market, Earth friendly and conventional farmers.

Provides the buying public with local, fresh and high quality produce. No admission charged. Eustis Ave and Greene St just off the square in Huntsville.

256-682-4429.

Paddle Around Hobbs Island – 5pm. Every Thursday we’ll paddle the Tennessee River around Hobbs Island. This is a 5 mile float requiring about 2 hours of paddling. We meet at the harbor around 5:00pm and leave promptly at 5:15pm (look for the Kayaks).

This is a great way to practice your paddling skills, meet new people and get a great upper body workout as you enjoy all that the Tennessee River has to offer. You’ll need a boat (canoe or kayak, paddle, life jacket, munchies, drinking water). Madison County Boat Harbor, 854 Hobbs Island Road, Huntsville.

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) – 6pm. Second Thursday of each month. Parents, friends, and gay community members welcome. Bring snack.

Huntsville Public Library. 256-881-0939.

Align and Wine! – 6-8pm. All levels welcome. Presented by Yoga with Mitzi and The Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street South, Huntsville.

More info: 256-361-YOGA or MitziConnell.com.

Thursday Evening Concerts at the Library – 6pm at Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St. 256-532-5940. HMCPL.org.

Madison Gazebo Concerts – 6:30pm. Thursday nights, gazebo downtown. ArtsMadison.org.

Spiritual Awareness Class taught by Rev. Grace Gifford – 6:30-8pm. Oct 6-Dec 9. Living the truth through The Christ within all of us. 1328 Governor’s Dr. SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271.

UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

Level I Yoga – 6:45-8:15pm. Pam Herdy. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville.

256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Beginning Yoga – 7pm. Holly Dyess. Beez Fitness, 7495 Wall Triana Highway, Madison. $8 at the door for non-members. IronHorseFitness.com.

Salsa 101 Dance Class – 8pm. Get the moves, feel the heat! Madison Ballroom, 9076 Madison Blvd, Madison. GabrielaDance.com.

friday Level 1 Pilates – 7-8am. All levels. Michelle Camper. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Concerts on the Dock – 6-9pm. Friday nights, Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Drive. Picnics, coolers and pets on a leash are welcome. 256-533-0399. LoweMill.net.

Public Clearance Session – 7pm. Third Friday each month. Learn effective healing through reception and application of Divine energies. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville.

256-895-0255.

Paranormal Study Center – 7pm, fourth Friday each month. Meets at Radisson Hotel/Olympus Room, 8721 Madison Blvd, Madison. For more information, contact Greg Rowe, 256-326-0092.

Your Yoga with Casey – 9:45-11:00am. Intermediate class (not for beginners) with Casey, $14 session or $45 for 4 class pack (valid one month from purchase). Studio 258, 2nd Floor, Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville. YourYogaSite.net.

256-679-7143.

saturday

Cardio Ballroom – 11am. Mega calorie burning dance fun! No more treadmill! Madison Ballroom, 9076 Madison Blvd, Madison. GabrielaDance.com.

Womens Outdoor Network – Have fun and stay fit! Join other women in outdoor events for all interests and levels. WomensOutdoorNetwork.org.

CASA Garden Work Days – 8-11am. CASA Garden Work Days are open to the community.

Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome. Typical work includes: digging, planting, mulching, fertilizing, weeding and harvesting. Please bring: water, sunscreen, snacks, insect repellent. The CASA Garden is a community supported, volunteer-driven garden. All produce grown is delivered to seniors in Madison County. CASA Community Garden, 4725 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville.

Madison City Farmers Market – 8am-12pm.

Come early for the best selection of local produce, eggs, meats, home-baked goods, fresh herbs, honey and goat cheese. Come see creations from local artisans including hand-made cards, soaps, lotions and other items. 1282 Hughes Road, beside Discovery Middle School, Madison. 256-656-7841.

No admission charged.

Bizarre and Unique Curiosities – 9am-5pm. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure so they say.

What DO people collect and why. Come to Burritt on the Mountain and see a variety of collectables on display in the Burritt Mansion. The two exhibit wings will be full of various local personal collections. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Drive Southeast, Huntsville. BurrittOnTheMountain.com.

Level I Yoga – 9-10:15am. Pam Herdy. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville.

256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Level I Yoga – 11:30-12:45pm. Bobbie Brooks. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Artist Market – 12-4pm. Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth and sell their wares to the public. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records, and more interesting things for sale inside our facility. Safe from rain. Free admission. Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville. 256.489.7000.

FlyingMonkeyArts.org.

Community HU Song – 1:30-2pm. Join others in singing HU, an ancient love song to God that can help and uplift one in countless ways. Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Avenue, Ste 3, Five Points. 256-534-1751. Eck-Alabama.org.

Ballroom Dancing – 7pm Beginner Group Class, 8pm Dance Party. Madison Ballroom Dance Studio, 9076 Madison Blvd, Madison. 256-461-1900.

MadisonBallroom.com.

Huntsville Ghost Walk – 6-8pm.Who is the angry ghost in the courthouse? What is the story behind the haunting tune phantom children sing while playing on Walker Street? Who are the Civil war soldiers who refuse to give up their timeless struggle for life and death? Does time stand still for these spirits?

Learn the answers to these questions and many more on Saturday nights during Huntsville’s Ghost Walk.

Admission: $8.00; $6.00 children 10 and under.

Harrison Brothers Hardware Store, 124 Southside Square, Huntsville.

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Progressive Family Medicine provides medical care for patients of all ages and uniquely blends Natural and Prescription medicines together to help speed the patient’s recovery. Progressive Family Medicine is the patient’s clinic of choice when they would like to understand how natural medicines work along with prescription drugs.

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Our vision is to provide professional massage services in a comfortable clinical environment to Madison and the surrounding area. Student massages available for 1/2 the regular rate.

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HEALING SOUNDS MUSIC THERAPY Stephanie Bolton, MA, MT-BC 256-655-0648 ImageryAndMusic.com

Huntsville, AL- based music therapy practice focused on improving personal health and wellness using guided imagery and music techniques. Currently providing workshops and individual consultations.

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TNT’s PowerPlay sessions combine the energy and social experience of traditional aerobics classes with the power and effectiveness of working with knowledgeable, experienced personal trainers. With our low client-to-instructor ratio you are guaranteed abundant personal attention at each class for a fraction of the cost of an individual training session. Regularly scheduled classes are held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am and 5:30pm at Decatur Athletic Club’s Beltline location. $15 per session.

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PILATES BODY LANGUAGE, INC. 305 Jefferson St., Ste. C 256-704-5080 sybil@bodylanguagepilates.com BodyLanguagePilates.com

Our goal is to teach individuals how to take control of their health and well-being through the Pilates method, creating a wholesome person of sound mind, body, and spirit. Private, semi-private and group training on the equipment is available along with group mat classes.

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SMALL CHANGE WORKS John Lambert Cullman, AL 35055 256-590-3824 smallchangeworks@gmail.com

John Lambert offers Small Change Sessions for individuals and Small Skills Workshops for groups.

John specializes in utilizing your language, metaphors, and timelines to refine goals, change thoughts, and generate new behaviors. Workshops are held in non-lecture format punctuated by short, engaging presentations and an abundance of individual attention, creating a safe environment for learning and practicing new skills you can use in your everyday life.

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