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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.

12 DISCOVERING NATURE’S

HEALING POWERS 9 16 fitbody 17 inspiration 14 BEAUTIFUL FROM 18 consciouseating THE INSIDE-OUT 24 greenliving 17 EARTH SONG Mother Nature’s 28 naturalpet Rhythms Restore the Soul 12 32 healthykids 18 EDIBLE HEIRLOOMS 34 calendar Old-Fashioned Fruits and 38 naturaldirectory Veggies Return to the Table

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22 EVERYDAY

SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

24 TROUBLED WATERS Our Precious Freshwater Supplies Are Shrinking by Linda Sechrist

26 ROCHESTER

COLLABORATES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE by Mary Wojciechowski

28 HORSE RESCUE

Caring Homes Sought for Aging and Abandoned Horses by Sandra Murphy

30 SAFE USE OF

ESSENTIAL OILS WITH PETS by Chris Taylor

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letterfrompublisher As I write, I’m reveling in the cool, fresh breezes blowing

in my office window. It feels like the first day of Rochester’s spring. Just this little taste of what’s to come fills me with joy. Already I’m making plans to walk my pug dog, Baxter at our favorite park. He can’t wait to get outside and run around.

month I’ll be jumping in the pool to cool off. The change

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of seasons heightens everyone’s appreciation of its wonders and makes me want to help ensure our children have a good Earth home. If we don’t all become better stewards of our planet now, they’ll reap devastating climate changes along with uncurbed pollution. I often find myself speaking up to let people complaining about the cold know that traditional winters could become a distant memory as Earth heats up. A loss of cold northern winters ripples out to nurture parasite populations, diminish harvests and multiply extreme weather events. This year’s mild winter has many concerned about losing the natural benefits of a good freeze.

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thrilled to see a compost bin making its way around the room. He and his first school-wide. Nothing goes to waste that can be composted. They are learning all about the what, how and why of the process. The latest resource they’ve secured is a batch of earthworms able to break down waste and make soil nutrient dense. Next they’re investigating how meal worms can breakdown Styrofoam, something nothing else can.

I have learned so much from these wise children and their teachers and have

posted their 13 minute educational video on the home page of RochesterAwakenings.com this month to share their wealth. I encourage you to check it out. Such projects fill adults with hope for the future. At the moment, the first graders are distributing buckets to other classrooms that have a QR code to link their schoolmates with the video so that everyone can learn more about composting.

It’s vital that we each do our part on behalf of a healthy environment. We can

start by recycling, supporting organic farmers, conserving water, using less energy and composting. It’s all part of passing on a viable world to future generations. In health and wellness,

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newsbriefs Float Tanks Found to Be Beneficial for Veterans

ilitary veterans enrolled with Warrior Salute have completed a 10-week pilot study on floating and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), funded by Bodymind Float Center. With extremely positive results, Warrior Salute has decided to include floating at Bodymind as a regular part of the services offered to its residents. “We are beyond delighted to have determined that floating helps our military heroes with PTSD, and to be able to provide ongoing care is a dream come true,” says David Brickman, owner of Bodymind Float Center. “We are subsidizing the floats in part and Warrior Salute is looking for donors to help with the remaining costs.” Float sessions are $65 for a 90-minute float. Packages and memberships can bring the price as low as $35. Bodymind Float Center also has a Salt Room, which offers relief for respiratory ailments such as cough, sinus problems, asthma and allergies. Location: 622-1 Park Ave., Rochester. For more information, call 585-413-0616, email Info@BodymindFloatCenter.com or visit BodymindFloatCenter.com.

Women’s Right to Run 19K

he Women’s Right to Run, featuring both a 19K and a 5K running race, will take place at 9 a.m., May 7. The race is located in historic Seneca Falls, which was the site of the first Women’s Rights Convention in 1848 and is known as the Birthplace of Women’s Rights. The event is open to both women and men. The course is picturesque and relatively flat. Both distances run through the New York Chiropractic College, by the Elizabeth Cady Stanton house and by the Vendor Village—located on a major street in town. It will end at the future home of The National Women’s Hall of Fame, the Seneca Knitting Mill. The event is a fundraiser for the renovation, which will become The Center for Great Women. The 19K is a nod to the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Cost: $55 for 19K, $32 for 5K; prices increase after May 1. Location: 20 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls. For more information and to register, call 315-568-1162 or visit RightToRun19K.org.

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Rosen Method Bodywork Leads to Body Awareness and Resilience

nais Salibian, of Awareness Heals, is offering an introductory Rosen Method Bodywork weekend workshop, co-taught with Ivy Green, on April 16 and 17, in Pittsford. Those Anais Salibian who attend will witness and experience the transformational effects of integrating listening touch, body-aware words and attention to breath, to bring presence into the body. A previous mini-session or private session in Rosen Method is a prerequisite for the workshop. Recent research has shown what Salibian has long taught: people who tune in to signals from their bodies are more resilient than those who “stay in their heads.” Salibian’s private practice in Rosen Method Bodywork helps people learn how to listen to their own bodies in order to heal pain, overcome emotional blocks and flourish. She also trains people in Rosen Method. Green, her colleague and co-teacher, recently published a book titled Relaxation, Awareness, Resilience: Rosen Method Bodywork Science and Practice (available on Amazon.com). Salibian and Green recently conducted a weeklong training that exemplified how the Rosen Method can restore body and mind, even after trauma. “Connecting body and mind not only fosters resilience, but helps us keep a state that is less vulnerable to stress to begin with,” says Salibian. “Everyone wants an answer to stress. This is it.” Cost: $497. Registration online is required. Location: 640 Kreag Rd., Ste. 202, Pittsford. For more information, call 585-586-1590, email Anais@Awareness-Heals.com or visit Awareness-Heals.com. 6

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Join a CSA that Puts Carbon in the Soil

eacework Organic CSA, a 27-year partnership of consumers and farmers, is now holding sign-ups for spring-summer-fall shares of fresh, local organic vegetables. Peacework Farm provides member shareholders with fresh, high quality, certified organically grown vegetables throughout the growing season (26 weeks) and for storage through the winter. Those interested in a share—full, partial or splitting a full share with friends—can sign up online. Membership is open to anyone in the Greater Rochester area. Families are welcome, and the farm work schedule includes children to the greatest extent possible. Pick-up takes place at Abundance Foods Co-op, on Marshall Street, on Thursday or Sunday evenings, or at the farm in Newark for Wayne County members. Peacework farmers Ammie Chickering and Greg Palmer are joined this year by young farmers Eli Rubin and Jonathan Henrichs, along with a team of draft horses. Joining Peacework provides the opportunity to take part in the farm work. As a coop, everyone contributes something, such as taking care of the non-farm administrative jobs, harvesting at the farm at least once a season and serving one another at distribution. Every week the farm provides members with an exciting array of freshly picked vegetables. Additional quantities can be purchased separately for those interested in canning, freezing and other storage, and special orders take place during the season to purchase fruits or other items produced by other small local farms. For more information, call 585-442-1364, email PeaceworkCSA@gmail.com or visit PeaceworkCSA.org.

Boutique Event Tailored for New and Expectant Moms

or the fourth consecutive year, Beyond the Bump brings together over 60 local organizations that cater to pregnant women, new mothers and their babies. Beyond the Bump 2016 is a premier convention, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 16, at the DoubleTree Rochester, in Rochester. The fun, educational day includes 19 expert-led seminars and demonstrations on topics related to pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood and babies. Parenting expert and best-selling author, Ann Douglas, will deliver three seminars. “We hope women will walk away from this event feeling empowered to take on all aspects of having a baby, and know there is an abundance of resources and support available in our community,” says Monica Infante, co-founder of Beyond the Bump. The event includes a pediatrician meet-and-greet, a market with handmade products for mom and baby, a baby-wearing test drive area and more. There will also be a raffle to benefit the Crisis Nursery and gift bags with products and special offers. Beyond the Bump attendees can expect to meet with other new and expectant moms, gain information to help make decisions that are aligned with their values and beliefs, and learn about businesses and resources that cater to them and their babies. Cost: $25; must pre-register online. Readers of Natural Awakenings save $5 on “individual” tickets with code RNA16. Location: 1111 Jefferson Rd., Rochester. For more information, call 585-244-2040 or visit Beyond-the-Bump.com. See ad, page XX.

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New Beautiful Birth Choices Location Includes Yoga Studio

eautiful Birth Choices has recently opened its new Yoga Studio & Learning Center at 681 Winton Road North, in Rochester. The “baby” of Christy Muscato and Julia Sittig, doulas and childbirth educators, Beautiful Birth Choices (BBC) has been informing and supporting families in the Rochester area since 2009. The new BBC space houses a yoga studio for classes including prenatal yoga, mommy and baby yoga and baby-wearing yoga. It also features a Learning Center, where expecting families can take childbirth and breastfeeding classes and more. “Our hope is that Beautiful Birth Choices will be a home base for newly expectant and growing families in the Greater Rochester area for years to come; we all have so much to offer each other, and working together with a great sense of community feeds our souls and keeps us moving,” says Sittig, co-owner. “BBC strives to be that place—that place where moms can be supported and heard, where partners can feel valued and encouraged, where families can grow together and learn throughout their pregnancy and parenting journey, bringing their stories full circle and sharing with their neighbors.” As mecca for expecting families and a place for community to come together and celebrate birth, BBC hosts meetings for local doula groups, music and movement classes for children, workshops, trainings, CEU courses and facilitates, dropin groups such as Mom2Mom and a Breastfeeding Café. For more information and to register for classes, call 585-613-1051, email Julia@ BBCRoc.com or visit BBCRoc.com.

Children Awaiting Parents Holds Kentucky Derby-Themed Fundraiser

hildren Awaiting Parents (CAP) is hosting its second annual Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser to help waiting foster youth find adoptive families, from 6 to 9 p.m., May 6, at Ballroom 384, in Rochester. The event will feature derby-inspired races, music, mint juleps and locally donated prizes. Attendees can break out their bold, embellished hats and bowties for a festive evening at the Kentucky Derby. All guests will be able to participate in the main attraction of the evening: three wooden horse races. All proceeds will go to find permanent families for children in foster care waiting to be adopted. Themed charitable auctions, live music, hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be available, along with a cash bar and free valet parking. For over 40 years, CAP has been dedicated to finding loving adoptive homes for children who have waited the longest in foster care. Children they serve are considered “special needs” due to age (most are teenagers), having disabilities or being a part of a sibling group that does not want to be separated for adoption. Since 1972, CAP has helped create almost 6,000 adoptive families.

Earthworks Institute to Host Two-Day Bow-Making Workshop

arthworks Institute, along with Shimmering Light, will host a weekend bow-making workshop, April 9 and 10, beginning at 11 a.m. on April 9. At the overnight event, participants will learn time-honored techniques for carving their own wooden bow and enjoy the company, songs and stories of their fellow crafters. With the use of traditional techniques and basic hand tools, participants can learn the meditative craft of woodworking—a skill of a thousand teachings and one that lasts forever. “At Earthworks, we offer more than a lesson—we offer an experience. The only tool required is a willingness to try,” says Lindsay Cray, executive director of Earthworks Institute. The camp is open to a maximum of eight people, ages 16 and older. Meals are available for the weekend for an additional $25, and attendees are asked to bring their own setting (bowl/ utensils/mug) to help reduce waste. Cost: $150, including camping. Indoor beds available for an additional $25. Location: Shimmering Light, 6143 Hicks Rd., Naples. Registration available at EarthworksInst.org. For more information, call 585-861-8127 or email Info@EarthworksInst.org.

Cost: $50 per person or two for $90. Location: 384 East Ave., Rochester. For more information, call 585-232-5110 or visit ChildrenAwaitingParents.org/CAPsKentuckyDerby.asp.

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Kiwis Boost Heart Health

multi-center study from the University of Salamanca, in Spain, has found that consuming even one kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) per week will significantly boost cardiovascular health. The researchers tested 1,469 healthy people throughout Spain. The volunteers were given dietary questionnaires and underwent testing for cholesterol lipids and inflammatory markers for heart disease. The researchers determined that those that ate at least one kiwi fruit per week had significantly lower triglycerides and fibrinogen (a marker for inflammation), and higher HDL-cholesterol levels. Higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with reduced incidence of atherosclerosis. The researchers concluded: “Consumption of at least one kiwi a week is associated with lower plasma concentrations of fibrinogen and improved plasma lipid profile in the context of a normal diet and regular exercise.”

Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and Accuracy

esearchers from the University of Melbourne determined that taking a quick break and looking at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The researchers tested 150 university students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof. The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon completing a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had significantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks.

Mercury Use Linked to Dentists’ Tremors

study of thousands of dentists found that the absorption of mercury is associated with an increased risk of tremors. Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the study followed 13,906 dentists for a 24year period. The research tested the dentists’ urinary mercury levels to estimate their individual exposure. The incidence of tremors—the involuntary shaking of hands, arms and other parts of the body—among the dentists was then compared with their exposure to mercury. Higher exposures to mercury increased the risk of tremors among the entire population of dentists studied by 10 percent; the increased risk among the young dentists was 13 percent. 8

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Fracking Fluids Found Toxic to Health

n analyzing 1,021 chemicals contained in fluids and wastewater used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil or natural gas, a Yale University study found that at least 157 of the chemicals—including arsenic, benzene, formaldehyde and mercury—are associated with either developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity or both. Of the total identified chemicals, 925 were used in the hydraulic fracturing process, 132 in fracking wastewater and 36 were present in both. The scientists utilized the REPROTOX database in the Chemical Abstract Service registry and then reviewed the available research, including human and animal studies. Toxicity data wasn’t available for 781 of the chemicals used in fracking. Among the other 240 chemicals, 103 were reproductive toxins. An additional 95 were developmental toxins. Another 41 have been found to be both reproductive and developmental toxins. The researchers further suggested that at least 67 of the chemicals be prioritized in drinking water testing. Senior author and Professor of Public Health Nicole Deziel, Ph.D., adds, “This evaluation is a first step to prioritize the vast array of potential environmental contaminants from hydraulic fracturing for future exposure and health studies. Quantification of the potential exposure to these chemicals, such as by monitoring drinking water in people’s homes, is vital for understanding the [associated] public health impact.”

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Ground Control

Down-to-Earth Climate Change Strategy The Center for Food Safety’s Cool Foods Campaign report Soil & Carbon: Soil Solutions to Climate Problems maintains that it’s possible to take atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that fuels climate change and put it back into the soil, where much of it was once a solid mineral. There’s too much carbon in the atmosphere and the oceans, but not enough stable carbon in the ground supporting healthy soils. Cultivated soils globally have lost 50 to 70 percent of their original carbon content through paving, converting grasslands to cropland and agricultural practices that rob soil of organic matter and its ability to store carbon, making it more susceptible to flooding and erosion. Healthy soils—fed through organic agriculture practices like polycultures, cover crops and compost—give soil microbes the ability to store more CO2 and withstand drought and floods better, because revitalized soil structure allows it to act like a sponge. The report concludes, “Rebuilding soil carbon is a zero-risk, low-cost proposition. It has universal application and we already know how to do it.” Download the report at Tinyurl.com/CFS-Climate-Report.

Bee Kind The Good Fight for Honeybees A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked the use of the pesticide sulfoxaflor over concerns about its effect on honeybees, which have been disappearing throughout the country in recent years. “Initial studies showed sulfoxaflor was highly toxic to honeybees, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to get further tests,” says Circuit Judge Mary Schroeder. “Given the precariousness of bee populations, leaving the EPA’s registration of sulfoxaflor in place risks more potential environmental harm than vacating it.” The product, sold in the U.S. as Transform or Closer, must be pulled from store shelves by October 18. Paul Towers, a spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group Pesticide Action Network, comments, “This is [an example of] the classic pesticide industry shell game. As more science underscores the harms of a pesticide, they shift to newer, less-studied products, and it takes regulators years to catch up.” On another front, an insect form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by aluminum contamination from pesticides is another suspected contributing cause of the welldocumented widespread bee colony collapse, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Honeybees studied had levels of aluminum in their bodies equivalent to those that could cause brain damage in humans.

Working Worms

They Can Safely Biodegrade Plastic Waste Mealworms can safely and effectively biodegrade certain types of plastic waste, according to groundbreaking new research from Stanford University and China’s Beihang University. In two newly released companion studies, researchers reveal that microorganisms living in the mealworm’s gut effectively break down Styrofoam and plastic into biodegraded fragments that look similar to tiny rabbit droppings. Plastic waste takes notoriously long to biodegrade; a single water bottle is estimated to take 450 years to break down in a landfill. Due to poor waste management, plastic waste often ends up in the environment, and research reveals that 90 percent of all seabirds and up to 25 percent of fish sold in markets have plastic waste in their stomachs. Worms that dined regularly on plastic appeared to be as healthy as their nonplastic-eating companions, and researchers believe that the waste they produce could be safely repurposed in agriculture. Further research is needed before the worms can be widely deployed. It’s possible that worms could also biodegrade polypropylene, used in textiles, bioplastics and microbeads. Source: Discovery.com

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A Healthy Sampling of Healing by Mary Wojciechowski

ith 22 holistic practitioners performing an array of healing modalities, the offices at Our Natural Essence (O.N.E) Wellness Center are enveloped in the positive energies of peace and wellbeing. Owner Catherine Woodside’s passion for healing led her to create the new O.N.E. Wellness Sampler Package, which offers a unique and enjoyable introduction to the world of mind-body-spirit healing. After working with the developmentally disabled for 15 years, Woodside became disheartened by the fact that their inability to communicate what they felt often led to an ineffective series of medications. She felt there had to be an alternative that put the patient, no matter what his or her cognitive ability, in the center of his or her own healing. “Many of us are programmed as we grow up to believe that the doctor is the professional, and we’re the clueless ones,” she says. “I felt there needed to be better way.” This led Woodside to become certified in reiki, a gentle and relaxing healing technique that utilizes life force energy. Since then she has also become certified in massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Zero Balancing and lymphatic drainage. By exploring alternative therapies, Woodside realized that everyone is their own master healer. In energy healing, the practitioner facilitates the body’s own ability to heal. Woodside’s aim became to provide healing, but also to educate her clients (or “participants,” as she calls them) in self-healing. Opening O.N.E was the fulfillment of her dream to help others achieve their own optimum health. For those that may be overwhelmed by the number of healing modalities available at O.N.E., the Wellness Sampler Package is the perfect way to experience several different healing therapies in one visit. The package allows

groups of five to 10 individuals to enjoy a series of 20-minute healing modalities of their choice. By sampling techniques and speaking with the practitioners, participants leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and empowered. In addition to reiki and massage, some of the healing methods available for groups to sample are: Lymphatic drainage: This type of gentle massage stimulates the lymphatic vessels and assists the body in clearing itself of toxins. CranioSacral Therapy: A gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of the physiological body system. Using a soft touch assists in releasing restrictions in the body to relieve pain and restore balance both physically and mentally. Healing session: The practitioner uses energy healing to assist the body in releasing stored memories of trauma and emotional blockages to enable the body to return to balance. Hypnosis: A certified clinical hypnotherapist assist individuals in discovering their own self-healing abilities, enabling them to live happier, more fulfilling lives. This is accomplished healthily, by gently accessing the subconscious mind to reprogram self-defeating thoughts. Harp healing: An intuitive harpist plays unique music inspired by the participant’s own energy, after which a recording is available for the participant. Angel readings: The angel reader channels and communicates with angels for messages that will serve the participant. Stone readings: A practitioner with the ability to read crystals conveys messages using participants’ own crystals or ones chosen from the office. Nutritional information session: Participants learn to read the body’s natural ability to intuitively discriminate between foods that could help make their body healthier versus foods that could be hurtful to their health. Pendulum work: Participants learn how to use a pendulum to reveal their own energy flow and receive answers to yes/no questions.

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Also available are such Eastern techniques as acupuncture, tai chi and qigong. Woodside’s passion for healing guides her to continually explore alternative therapies and add new offerings to the practice. Those who visit her peaceful Wellness Center, which is equipped with a meditation room and a library, can benefit from gifted holistic practitioners, intuitives, social workers, massage therapists and life coaches while learning to take control of their own healing. “I don’t want to be the massage therapist that people run to every week just to feel better for two days,” says Woodside. “I want to teach them what they need to know to feel better until they come back. That’s what we do here at O.N.E. We provide an environment where people can learn how to respond to themselves and experience themselves as a whole person.” Our Natural Essence (O.N.E.) Wellness Center is located at 2349 Monroe Ave., 2nd floor (rear entrance), Rochester. For more information, call 585-645-4221 or email Info@Turning2One.com. Mary Wojciechowski is a Rochester-based writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Discovering Nature’s Healing Powers by Sandra Yeyati

y offering fun, educational and transformative nature-based programs, the people behind Earthworks Institute are igniting the imagination of the Rochester community. Since 2013, this popular nonprofit has won grants; forged partnerships with schools, universities, city organizations, environmental groups and many others; attracted well-connected and talented board members and volunteers; and received donations from individuals and businesses in the community. “The level of support we’ve received has been outstanding. People are open-armed, ready to take on any kind of partnership that we’re out there to offer,” says Executive Director Lindsay Cray. The institute’s experiential, outdoor workshops are filled to capacity with students of all ages, interests and walks of life. “People are looking for something different to do,” says Cray. “I’ve had everybody from age 7 to age 75 out there with me, including fathers and sons looking for a bonding experience, people on first dates, senior citizens who want to walk in the woods and people that have never camped before and want tips on how to be safe in their cross-

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country travels.” These community programs are open to the public and cost $25 to $40. They are offered at night and on weekends so that school kids and working people can easily participate. One popular program is Wilderness Survival, in which students learn how to build a fire with their bare hands; use plants and trees for utility, medicine and food; read the forest for navigational clues; and assemble a reliable shelter. People that wish to delve deeper can take specialized classes in fire-building, bow-making, tracking skills or the art of making primitive tools and natural crafts with materials found in the forest. Ancient Storytelling and Sacred Ecology, a writing and nature workshop, is one of Cray’s favorites. “We spend some time in the woods talking about ancient indigenous stories that have passed on sacred ecology lessons over thousands of years, and then participants develop their own stories based on the ecological lessons they’ve learned that they can then pass down to later generations,” she says. In the Forest Games program, children from 8 to 14 years old learn

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about animal life and the forest’s ecosystem while playing games and running around in the woods. “We want to make the outdoors accessible and exciting,” Cray says. The idea is to strengthen our connection to nature, help us understand how important it is to our well-being and community and inspire us to take care of our invaluable green spaces.” The fees Earthworks collects for community programs help to pay for larger initiatives, such as the Dadirri project, a wilderness-healing program. “We believe that people are drawn to nature because it’s a very powerful source of healing and provides guidance and direction,” Cray says. “People have gone out on vision quests seeking deeper senses of themselves and reality and for healing of all kinds.” Dadirri teachers and mentors help participants rediscover their inner strength and peace while they participate in wilderness activities. The Earthworks team hopes to reach many types of disadvantaged members of the community through the Dadirri project. The first group they are focusing on is veterans in an eight-week program they call the Coyote Veteran. Some vet-

erans have a hard time reintegrating into society after leaving the military, and this program is designed to ease the process. Coyote Veteran is free to qualified veterans, which is why the Earthworks team is vigorously writing grant applications and fundraising in the community. While learning survival skills and enjoying natural settings, veterans will also learn how to be patient and cope with stress; how to communicate better and work as a team; and how to learn from mistakes and use those lessons to succeed. “We teach them how to be open-minded and flexible, to develop self-awareness and mindfulness. We talk to them about their experiences as individuals and within a group, so there’s group sharing. There’s a lot of journaling and writing. It’s a neutral, safe environment where they can experience things and not feel threatened by those experiences, like they would in a combat setting,” explains Cray. One of the most important Earthworks initiatives is their funding of outdoor programs for urban youth that do not have the resources to access nature. “City school students are one of the most underserved populations in New York state, and these kids deserve the same invaluable opportunities as the rest of society,” says Cray, adding that donations and community program fees also support this initiative. 2016 is proving to be an exciting time for the Earthworks Institute as more

“We want to make the outdoors accessible and exciting.” ~Lindsay Cray

and more individuals experience Rochester’s natural setting. “We are sitting on a virtual environmental gold mine,” says Cray. “This place is beautiful, and it’s underutilized as a green space. People are calling us up every day to make connections. ‘Can you guys design a program for us? How can we get our clientele back out in nature? How can we get our kids to experience more of it?’ We’re happy to help any way we can.” For more information, call 585-8618127, email Info@EarthworksInst.org or visit EarthworksInst.org.

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Beautiful From the Inside-Out by Sandra Yeyati

endy Jo Allen, owner of Time to Heal, was a stay-athome mom when she began to wonder what she would do when the kids grew up and moved out of the house. She had not gone to college and didn’t have a career. How would she occupy herself? It was time to plan for the future. She started selling Mary Kay skin care products to friends and acquaintances at parties and by word of mouth, and discovered that she loved helping people look and feel beautiful. In 2002, she graduated from Continental School of Beauty and became a licensed esthetician, which qualified her to perform facials, body wraps and waxing services. While esthetics was fulfilling, Allen knew there was something more. This is when reiki started to appear in her life. “The word reiki seemed to be present all the time. Whether it was a passing thought or a client mentioning a treatment, reiki was following me,” she says. “One day—and this is how the universe works—reiki came to my house,” Allen says. “A close friend of mine came over for a jewelry party and said, ‘I just took my Reiki 2 class and started working on people.’” Allen asked her friend for a sample session. “It was incredible,” she says. “I felt a deep relaxation and sense of calm. I was very unhappy in my personal life, and I knew that something needed to change.” Just one reiki session allowed Allen to see her life more clearly. “I felt a spiritual awakening in myself, and it changed everything for me,” she says. In 2007, Allen wholeheartedly embraced reiki, taking all three levels back-to-back under the tutelage of esteemed reiki masters. The first reiki level taught her about self healing and clearing. “I felt a shift in how I was looking at my life,” she says. “You have these negative people in your world, those friends that are always calling and the conversation is always

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negative. That whole dynamic changed for me. I changed my friends, started only focusing on positive thoughts.” Once she was well on her way to healing her own life, Reiki 2 taught Allen about helping others. She was eager to deepen the healing aspect of her services. “Every person’s experience is going to be different, but the hand placements are pretty much the same. Reiki is the passing of energy to help release trapped emotions, helping to relieve stress and balance the body,” she says. “Since I’ve be attuned to reiki, whenever my hands are on someone, reiki is on and the energy is being passed throughout the service,” Allen says. “People feel comfortable and relaxed. It has heightened my connection with my clients. They may be there just for a facial, but to me it’s not just a facial. What is highest and best for the client is always my intention.” Allen has also become proficient in the use of essential oils, which she incorporates in her reiki sessions and Raindrop Technique, a specialized application of a combination of oils, starting at the feet and moving to the spine and back. “Raindrop treatment reduces inflammation and supports immune health,” she says. Allen works with ear candling, too. “It’s a hollow cone candle made of muslin and beeswax,” she explains. “I light the top part and put the other side in the ear opening. The smoke funnels down the candle and creates a vacuum, which draws the wax or any impurities out of the ear canal. While the candle is burning, I’m massaging the face, neck and area around the ear, helping to release anything trapped in the sinuses and ear canal. It’s very relaxing, and it’s good for anybody that has sinus issues, tinnitus, vertigo or frequent headaches.” Her emotional release treatment focuses on emotional

Wendy Jo Allen points around the ears and chakras. “We tend to hold on to past events—if somebody has wronged us or we’ve lost a loved one, whatever the case may be. If we’re not releasing those emotions, then they get stuck inside of us and create an imbalance in our body,” she says, adding that this treatment includes 12 Young Living essential oils and ear candles. Allen continues to offer beauty services, including a luxurious European facial, designer peels and waxing services for brows, lips and other areas of the face and body, but unlike her early days as an esthetician, she now imbues these services with healing energy and intention. “The services I provide are not a luxury, but a necessity to well-being,” she says. “A lot of people think of a facial as something that you treat yourself to once in a while, but when I work with someone, I work with their whole being. I love the fact that I’m able to work closely with people and to help them with whatever they have going on in their life. I like being able to teach them how to take care of themselves and to heal on the inside, so that it can reflect their beauty on the outside.” Wendy Jo Allen provides her services in Geneva, Canandaigua and Marion. For more information, call 585-2025689, email TimeToHealSpa@gmail. com or visit TimeToHealSpa.com. Sandra Yeyati is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. natural awakenings

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Millennials’ Take on Fitness

They Like Short, Social and Fun Workouts by Derek Flanzraich

illennials are a big deal. Most businesses view them as trendsetters for good reason: Born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, they make up 25 percent of the population and represent $200 billion in annual buying power. Like the baby boomers before them, they also have the power to profoundly influence other generations, both young and old. Millennials have largely rejected previous fitness trends and instead paved a new path to health and wellness. In doing so, they’ve transformed both the business of fitness and the idea of what it means to be healthy. They’ve created a more personalized approach that encompasses the values of their generation.

What They Are Millennials are a fast-paced, wellinformed group. They devour news and information as soon as it’s released and then share it with others, usually via social media. This quick turnover cycle has led to an “out with the old, in with the new” mentality in many aspects of life. For a generation that strives to be trailblazers, things quickly become outdated. Millennials are always seek16

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ing new ways to get fit and eat healthy, even if it means creating something unique to them. The Internet has allowed these young adults to find more like-minded people than ever before. They grew up with constant connectivity, which has allowed them to build larger communities of friends online as well as locally, and keep everyone apprised of their fitness goals and progress. Millennials’ overscheduled lives mean they value shorter, quicker and more convenient options, especially in regard to workouts and healthy meals. They are more likely than any other age group to track their own health progress and use technologies such as health and fitness apps which monitor such data as steps, heart rate and caloric intake as a complement to their fitness routines. Being healthy means more than weight loss or looking good to them. For this pivotal generation, health is increasingly about living a happier life.

What They Like Millennials’ values and unique approach to health have fostered the growth of innovative fitness movements, health-focused stores and restaurants

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and alternative medicine. Here are the three biggest trends making an impact on the wellness industry. What’s hot: Shorter, full-body workouts that are also fun. What’s not: Steady-state cardio exercises as a starting point for losing weight and improving health. It’s been increasingly shown that steady-state cardio workouts may be the most effective way to lose weight, but they also lack widespread appeal. Instead of sticking to a traditional treadmill, many millennials have flocked to workout regimens that regularly switch exercises or use high-intensity interval training, such as Zumba, SoulCycle and CrossFit. What’s hot: A more holistic approach to health. What’s not: Diets that emphasize rapid weight loss. Millennials don’t believe that weight is the major indicator of health as much as previous generations have. Instead, they increasingly think of weight as just one among many key components of a healthy lifestyle. A higher percentage define being healthy as having regular physical activity and good eating habits. What’s hot: Alternative workouts that are customizable, fun and social. What’s not: Inflexible gym memberships and daily attendance. Instead of hitting the gym, young adults tend to prefer new forms of fitness that can be personalized to their needs. They like obstacle races such as Tough Mudder, fun and distance runs like The Color Run, at-home fitness workouts like P90X, and bodyweight regimens. As a group, millennials are redefining wellness and changing how following generations will view health. Their preferences for fun, personalized workouts and holistic wellness have fueled trends with far-reaching implications for the food, tech and healthcare industries, and that’s just the start. Derek Flanzraich is an entrepreneur on a mission to help the world think about health in a healthier way. He is the founder and CEO of Greatist, a New York City-based media startup working to make healthy living cool.

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Earth Song

Mother Nature’s Rhythms Restore the Soul by Susan Andra Lion

other Earth’s gentle hand is the secure cushion that warms us on long nights and sings comforting messages through endless days, protecting us even when things seem amiss. Take in her lovely presence. Embrace her consistent wisdom. Know that her dreams are ours and ours hers, connected by timely, comforting songs. It’s time to step away from the manicured lawns, concrete walks and well-planned gardens. An open door beckons us to the sparkling air out there to listen to the grasses breathe and murmur. Prairie grasses roll on and on through curvaceous hills and flat-edged fields, undeterred by human attempts to control their rippling arpeggios. We are asked to just listen. Be alone with the music of the grasses and be in harmony with the hum of the universe. Mother Earth’s apron is laden with flowers; simple, ever-present reminders that we are loved. She tempts us to take some time off, shed our shoes and settle into the lyrical realms of her strong body. The trees reach to the depths of the earth, deep into the mystery of lavender waters, and simultaneously throw their arms to the heavens, connecting all things living. The wind hears the prevailing songs that weave in and out of these lovely courtiers of the forest. In listening to their unerring stories, we let their siren songs sigh into our soul. It’s time to play in Earth’s garden and see her for who she is—today. Don’t hesitate. Go, play, linger, breathe and be one with the present moment. Adapted from Just Imagine Trees, a coloring book for all ages, by Susan Andra Lion. natural awakenings

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WHY ARE THESE WOMEN SMILING?

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Edible Heirlooms Old-Fashioned Fruits and Veggies Return to the Table by Avery Mack

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f the 7,500 varieties of apples in the world, 2,500 are grown in the U.S., but only 100 commercially. As of the 1990s, 70 percent were Red Delicious; more recently they’re being replaced with Gala, Granny Smith and Fuji types from taller, thinner trees that can be planted more compactly for easier harvesting, yet are more sensitive to disease and require trellis supports. Mass-produced fruits and vegetables have been modified over the years to make them look appealing and ship well, while sacrificing taste. Consumers in search of health-enhancing nutrients and robust flavor can find them by instead connecting with the past through food and flowers. “Heirloom seeds have remained intact and unexposed to commercial pesticides,” says Jere Gettle, owner of Baker Creek Seed Company, in Mansfield, Missouri. “They’re reliable—plants grown now will be the same next year; not so with hybrids.” This cleaner, tastier alternative to the status quo

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is typically packed with more good vitamins than good looks. Heirloom produce often also delivers a unique regional flavor, such as Vidalia onions or Hatch chile peppers.

Exemplary Fruits

Fine restaurants like to feature Yellow Wonder wild strawberries because they taste like cream. The fragrant Baron von Solemacher strawberry, an antique German Alpine variety, is small and sweet, red and full of flavor; it’s been around since the Stone Age. For pies and preserves, pair them with Victorian rhubarb, which dates back to 1856. Eat only the rhubarb stalks; the leaves contain poisonous oxalic acid. Aunt Molly’s ground cherry (husk tomato) hails from Poland. “It’s sweet, with a hint of tart, like pineapple-apricot,” says Gettle. “The Amish and Germans use them in pies. Their high pectin content makes them good for preserves. Heirlooms send people in search of old recipes and they end up creating their own variations. It’s food as history.”

Herbs

Valuable Vegetables

Trending this year are purple veggies like the brilliantly colored Pusa Jamuni radish. Pair it with bright pink Pusa Gulabi radishes, high in carotenoids and anthocyanins, atop a stunning salad with Amsterdam prickly-seeded spinach’s arrow-shaped leaves, a variety once grown by Thomas Jefferson. Add a fennellike flavor with Pink Plume celery. Brighten salsas using the Buena Mulata hot pepper, a deep violet that ripens to a sweet red. Serve with pink pleated Mushroom Basket tomatoes or Lucid Gems, with their black/orange peel and striking yellow/orange flesh. Purple tomatillos are sweeter than green varieties and can be eaten right off the plant. “Purple sweet potatoes are found in Hawaii, but aren’t common on the mainland,” explains Gettle. “Molokai Purple sweet potatoes keep their deep purple color even when cooked, and are much higher in antioxidants than the orange variety.” To be novel, serve the Albino beet. Baker Creek’s customers use it raw in salads, roasted or fried and don’t let the greens go to waste. Monique Prince, a clinical social worker in Chester, New Hampshire, grows heirloom organic radishes, greens, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and pumpkins in eight raised beds. She received Ganisisikuk pole beans (seventh-generation seeds) and Abnaki cranberry runner beans from a Native American client. Rather than eat the bounty, she’s accumulating the seeds to save the varieties.

Thai basil loves summer heat. Make batches of pesto, then freeze it in ice cube trays for later. Christina Major, a nutritionist in Trevorton, Pennsylvania, grows heirloom herbs that include borage, with its edible flowers, and marshmallow, which is a decongestant when added to tea. Her 300-squarefoot garden supplies summer veggies such as scarlet runner beans, more than 50 kinds of perennial herbs for year-round use and heirloom raspberries, gooseberries and blackberries “that are eaten as fast as they’re picked,” she says. Heirloom enthusiasts like to exchange seeds to try new varieties. “From December to March, traders swap seeds and plot their gardens,” says Major. “I got 20 kinds of tomatoes by connecting with other traders on Facebook.”

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The Non-GMO Project label on U.S. food products assures consumers they have no genetically modified ingredients. Now a few seed companies are starting to display the butterfly label, as well. “As demand for non-GMO choices continues to rise, farmers are seeking more non-GMO seed,” says Megan Westgate, executive director of the Non-GMO Project. “Similarly, smaller farms and home gardeners are choosing to plant more organic and non-GMO varieties.” High Mowing Organic Seeds, in Wolcott, Vermont, is the current leader, with 700 Non-GMO Projectverified seeds. Company President Tom Stearns explains, “We continue to hear about GMO concerns from our customers and while we are certified organic, that doesn’t say anything about GMO contamination.” His team helped develop a verification program for seeds because they wanted third-party verification of their claims. “We’d spent a huge amount of time implementing preventative measures and did GMO testing, but felt this wasn’t enough,” he notes. Stearns reports that there are many more genetically engineered plants than most people realize. “Some 40 GMO plant species include petunia and endive,” he says. Plus, “Contamination risks exist even when a GMO crop isn’t commercially approved, like when GMO wheat escapes field trials.”

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Heirlooms extend to trees and bushes. The droughtresistant Fourwing Saltbush has a deep root system and provides cover for songbirds in the West. ~BBB Seed

Of 400,000 flowering plants in the world, 20 percent are in danger of extinction. “Instead of marigolds and petunias, consider old-fashioned annuals. Trying new things is fun,” says Gettle. Four O’clocks, familiar to many Midwesterners, come in several colors and are easily cultivated from their abundant seeds. The succulent Ice plant, with its white-pink flowers, looks like it was dipped in sugar; its edible leaves taste like spinach. Black Swan’s burgundy poppies have a frill-like edge, while Mother of Pearl poppies offer subtle watercolors. “Save seeds, share with neighbors and pass them on to the kids,” advises Gettle. “They’re evidence of our culture.”

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Homegrown Heirloom Cookery Add the stock and cooked beans, return heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour. Serve with toasted slices of bread. Source: Adapted from Mediterranean Vegetables by Clifford Wright.

Salsa Morada Vegan Tuscan Kale Soup Yields: 4 servings 1 /3 cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup finely chopped carrot ¼ cup finely chopped fresh purple basil leaf 1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaf 1 lb waxy boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 lb lacinato kale, washed and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips ½ cup dry cannellini beans, cooked until tender 2 qt vegetable stock Sea salt to taste Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat and sauté the celery, onion, carrot and basil until they’re almost soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until their liquid has almost cooked out, about 20 minutes more. Add in the thyme and boiling potatoes, sautéing them for another 5 minutes. Add kale and reduce heat to low, cooking until wilted, about 10 minutes.

Yields: Five cups (five 8-oz jars) 1½ lb sweet green peppers, seeded and chopped 8 oz Violet Buena Mulata hot peppers, seeded and chopped 1 cup organic sugar 1½ Tbsp pickling salt 2 Tbsp powdered fair trade unsweetened chocolate 1½ cup vinegar (preferred variety) 2 tsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground hot chile pepper (optional) Place the green pepper, Buena Mulata, sugar, salt, chocolate, vinegar and coriander in a heavy preserving pan. Cover and boil gently for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 to 3 hours or until the peppers are completely soft. Purée to a smooth creamy consistency using a blender. Reheat in a clean preserving pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes, and then adjust the heat factor with additional pepper to taste. Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Source: Adapted from a recipe courtesy of William Woys Weaver.

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Vegan Eggplant, Chickpea and Spinach Curry Yields: 4 to 6 servings ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, in all; 2 Tbsp reserved 1½ lb eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 Tbsp fresh ginger paste 2 hot green chiles, deseeded and minced 2 tsp whole cumin seed ¼ tsp asafoetida resin 2 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 Tbsp coriander seed, ground 1 tsp paprika ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp turmeric ½ cup filtered water 2 cup cooked chickpeas 1 lb fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 2 tsp sea salt ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaf 1 tsp garam masala Heat 6 tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy pan. Add in the eggplant cubes and sauté until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the ginger, chiles and cumin, and fry until the cumin seeds have turned brown. Add the asafoetida and stir fry for another 15 seconds. Add in the tomatoes, coriander, paprika, black pepper, cayenne and turmeric.

Conventional strawberries from California are grown big for easier picking, which also subjects them to layers of toxic chemicals. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the oil separates from the tomato sauce, about 10 minutes. Add water and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add in the cooked eggplant cubes, chickpeas, chopped spinach and salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Before serving remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and garam masala. Serve warm with brown rice or naan flatbread. Source: Adapted from Lord Krishna’s Cuisine by Yamuna Devi.

Safe Seed Sources In switching to heirloom varieties, first replace species known to have been subjected to higher concentrations of pesticides. The Environmental Working Group’s no-go list includes apples, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, grapes, celery, spinach, sweet bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, imported snap peas, potatoes, hot peppers, kale and collard greens. Here are sources of alternative garden heirloom species. Directory of heirloom nurseries by state Tinyurl.com/HeirloomNurseries Baker Creek Seed Company, Mansfield, Missouri RareSeeds.com Video at Tinyurl.com/BakerCreekSeed Seed Savers Exchange, Decorah, Iowa, nonprofit SeedSavers.org Hosts largest U.S. seed swap BBB Seed, Boulder, Colorado bbbseed.com Regional wildflower seed and grass seed mixes Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire Tinyurl.com/SeedSavingTips

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EVERYDAY SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day. Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.

New American Way

“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communi22

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ties to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.” This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.

First Steps

“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively

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easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.” A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine. “We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable. “Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes. Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.” Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging. Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization. “People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.

Consume Less

“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin. “It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.” We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up. “There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse. Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy. “We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.” Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres. “A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.”

When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse. Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability. Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his primary source of inspiration. The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families. “We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown. An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment. “The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

Each Day Counts

“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown. “I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.” Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest. “When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting

Next Steps to Sustainability Green America GreenAmerica.org Midwest Renewable Energy Association MidwestRenew.org Browsing Nature’s Aisles by Eric and Wendy Brown ECOpreneuring by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs by Wendy Brown The Urban Homestead and Making It by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen

people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.” “Last August, I started a tenuretrack position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community. “The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done. I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.” Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s ecojourney is captured in their books, ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef, Homemade for Sale, Rural Renaissance and Soil Sisters. Every day, they eat from their organic gardens surrounding their farm powered by the wind and sun. natural awakenings

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WATERS Our Precious Freshwater Supplies Are Shrinking by Linda Sechrist

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irtually all water, atmospheric water vapor and soil moisture presently gracing the Earth has been perpetually recycled through billions of years of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. As all living things are composed of mostly water and thus a part of this cycle, we may be drinking the same water that a Tyrannosaurus Rex splashed in 68 million years ago, along with what was poured into Cleopatra’s bath. Perhaps this mythological sense of water’s endlessness or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration images from outer space of a blue planet nearly three-quarters covered by water makes us complacent. Yet only 2.5 percent of Earth’s water is not salt water and of sufficient quality to be consumable by humans, plants and animals. Vulnerable to the demands of humanity’s unprecedented population explosion, careless development and toxic pollution and other contamination, we must reexamine this precious resource. Sandra Postel, founder of the Global Water Policy Project, who has studied freshwater issues for more than 30 years, says, “Communities, farmers

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and corporations are asking what we really need the water for, whether we can meet that need with less, and how water can be better managed [through] ingenuity and ecological intelligence, rather than big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals.” Seeking to reclaim lost ground in the protection of our water and wetland resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2015 Clean Water Rule. The new regulations are needed to restore the strength to the 1972 Clean Water Act that has been weakened by the courts and previous administrations. Notably, within hours of activating the regulation, the EPA was served with lawsuits from corporate polluters, and within weeks, more than 20 state attorneys general filed suit against it. Today the legal battle continues over whether the new regulation will be allowed to stay in force or not. “Every day, local, state and federal governments are granting permission to industries to pollute, deforest, degrade and despoil our environments, resulting in serious effects on our planet and our bodies,” says Maya K. van Rossum, a

Clean drinking water is rapidly being depleted all around the world.

Water is the foundation of life.

Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the four-state Delaware Riverkeeper Network. Under van Rossum’s leadership the network has created a national initiative called For the Generations advocating for the passage of constitutional protection for environmental rights at both the state and federal levels. It was inspired by a legal victory secured by van Rossum and her organization in 2013 in a case titled Robinson Township, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al. vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which used Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Environmental Rights Amendment to strike down significant portions of a pro-fracking piece of legislation as unconstitutional. Until this legal victory, Pennsylvania’s constitutional environmental rights amendment was dismissed as a mere statement of policy rather than a true legal protection. “Each individual process of fracking uses on the order of 5 million gallons of freshwater water mixed with chemicals for drilling and fracking operations, introducing highly contaminated wastewater into our environment,” explains van Rossum. “Every frack increases the chances of carcinogenic chemical leakage into the soil and water sources.” In the pioneering Pennsylvania case, the court’s ruling made clear that the environmental rights of citizens aren’t granted by law, but are

inherent and rights that cannot be removed, annulled or overturned by government or law. “Even more significant, the court stated that these environmental rights belong to present generations living on Earth today and to future generations,” enthuses van Rossum. She also cites that although America’s Declaration of Independence includes several inalienable rights, our federal constitution and those of 48 states fail to provide protection for three basic needs required to enjoy them— the right to pure water, clean air and healthy environments. Van Rossum’s audiences are shocked to learn that clean water isn’t enforced as a human right. Threatened by myriad environmental, political, economic and social forces, and contamination from carcinogenic pesticides, toxic herbicides, chemical warfare and rocket fuel research materials plus heavy metals like mercury and lead, an era of clean water scarcity already exists in parts of our own country and much of the world. Episodic tragedies like the 2015 Gold King Mine wastewater spill near Silverton, Colorado, and Flint, Michigan’s current lead-laced drinking water crisis raise public awareness. “The technologies and know-how exist to increase the productivity of every liter of water,” says Postel. “But

Freshwater Needs Spur Fresh Thinking United Nations World Water Development Report Tinyurl.com/UNWaterReport Food & Water Watch on Corporate Takeover of Water Tinyurl.com/CorporateWaterTakeover Public Citizen on How to Protect Our Public Right to Clean Water Tinyurl.com/WhyOpposeWater Privatization U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Roster of Contaminated Water Cleanup Sites epa.gov/superfund Clean Water Rule Call to Action epa.gov/cleanwaterrule citizens must first understand the issues and insist on policies, laws and institutions that promote the sustainable use and safety of clean water.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Rochester Collaborates for Climate Change by Mary Wojciechowski

magine a future in which the freshwater paradise and thriving vineyards that currently define Western New York are desolated by climate change. To those that believe climate change, rising water temperatures and the resulting disruption of water systems is not a local threat, the Rochester People’s Climate Coalition (RPCC) is working to raise awareness, affect local policy and provide sustainable solutions. “We’re sort of in a cocoon here in Rochester,” says George Payne, climate change activist and Leadership Team Member of the RPCC. “We’re surrounded by some of the most precious lakes and fresh water sources in the world. People are not concerned about our warming winters. We don’t have hurricanes, typhoons or tsunamis. If there’s anywhere in the world where people can tune out and pretend that climate change doesn’t affect them, it’s Western New York.” The RPCC began in September 2014 as a way of organizing local participation in the People’s Climate March in New York City. Since then it has emerged as a local leader in climate change policy, awareness and solutions. Consisting of nearly 70 organizations, the RPCC has become a magnet for groups of all kinds. From unions to schools to interfaith communities, the RPCC includes such organizations as the Sierra Club, League of Women Voters, Mothers Out Front, Citizen Climate Lobby, Gandhi Earth Keepers International and the City of Rochester.

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Arts groups Fast Forward Film Festival and the Mt. Hope World Singers have added their voices to the RPCC. While the RPCC sees threats from climate change as being devastatingly varied, they also observe possibilities for positive changes. Together, the groups that make up the RPCC promote solutions on every possible level. Members like ROCSPOT and Renewable Rochester are professionals in solar energy. Airtight Services are green energy specialists. Rochester AFL-CIO represents a workforce eager for more green energy jobs. Instead of taglines and public service announcements, the RPCC is devoted to bringing about lasting change and education. The coalition draws local attention to international actions such as the climate-related Paris Agreement of November 2015. It promotes the green businesses of its members like Carbon Cutters, which uses 100 percent electric lawn care equipment. RPCC also collaborates with other organizations like the Sierra Club to provide opportunities for the public to meet climate change leaders such as former NASA research director James Hansen. Additionally, the RPCC has been invited to contribute ideas to the City of Rochester’s Climate Action Plan. Earth Week is an especially benefi-

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cial time for the RPCC. While the coalition promotes many events throughout the year, Earth Week provides an opportunity to reach a wider community. For this year’s Earth Week, April 15 through 21, the RPCC will promote the Sierra Club’s Annual Forum featuring filmmaker Keegan Kuhn’s documentary Cowspiracy, which delves into an industry believed to be one of the planet’s most destructive—animal agriculture. Other Earth Week events include a stressreduction workshop, a youth summit, films and a state policy presentation. The momentum and support gained by the RPCC since its inception presents an opportunity to affect even greater changes throughout the city. Looking forward, Payne sees the RPCC getting involved in making city homes more energy efficient, promoting sustainable transportation solutions, advocating tax credits for green corporations and educating the community in gardening and composting. Although Rochester is not the first city to implement green action plans, the idea of a citywide climate coalition providing collaboration between city officials, communities and businesses is a relatively rare occurrence. As RPCC grows and finds footing as an organization, Payne hopes to see Rochester become an example for other cities. “If we can be a model for other cities throughout the world, how to get numerous organizations working together on one issue, representing all sectors of

society—if we can show people how to do that, it would be a huge service,” he says. Although RPCC began as two busloads of passionate environmentalists that marched in New York City, their energy and excitement became the bedrock of the group. The RPCC is not only implementing the solutions of today but also looking forward to those of tomorrow. “We do not need to rely on cars to get to and from work. That’s hard for most people to believe, but it’s possible to create a transit system here in Rochester that meets people’s needs,” says Payne. “It’s possible to encourage people to bicycle more often. It’s possible to change the way that people get and use their energy.” Through all their efforts, the RPCC is working to maintain the green paradise that is Western New York. To aid in their endeavor, local organizations with a passion for the environment are invited to become members while individuals are invited to share, attend and volunteer for RPCC events. For more information on the Rochester People’s Climate Coalition, visit RochesterClimateAction.org or email ROCPCC@gmail.com. Mary Wojciechowski is a Rochester-based writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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photos at tracks, obtain the horse’s bio from the owner or trainer and post them to attract potential new owners. Along with the healthy horses, the 3,000 ill or injured horses cared for by the alliance have been retrained, rehabbed and re-homed to participate in polo, show jumping, cart pulling and rodeos. “Race horses are intelligent, used to exercise and retire as early as 2 years old, so we find them a second career,” says Nancy Koch, executive director of CANTER USA. The nonprofit’s 13 U.S. affiliates work with 20 racetracks across the country. “I can’t emphasize enough the importance of volunteers. No one here receives a salary.” Collectively, they have placed more than 23,000 horses nationally since 1997.

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Caring Homes Sought for Aging and Abandoned Horses by Sandra Murphy

n estimated 9 million horses in the U.S. are used for racing, show, informal competitions, breeding, recreation, work and other activities. Many need a new home when they start to slow down physically or when an owner’s finances become tight. Horses need space to run, require hoof care and when injured or ill, may require costly procedures.

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“We foster 50 horses right now,” says Jennifer Taylor Williams, Ph.D., president of the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, in College Station, Texas, which has placed about 800 horses in the last decade. “We could have 10 times that many if we had more foster homes and

space. There’s often a waiting list. We help law enforcement, animal control, and shelters with horses found through neglect or abuse cases.” Starved and too weak to stand, Tumbleweed was an emergency case when she arrived at the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch clinic on a sled. Having since regained her health, including gaining 200 pounds to reach the appropriate weight for her age and size, she illustrates the benefits of the facility’s status as one of the country’s leaders in providing equine rescue and rehabilitation. The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racers (CANTER USA) serves as an online matchmaker for racing horses. Volunteers take

The average lifespan of a horse is 30 years. It should have two acres of land for grazing. The minimum annual cost for basic food and veterinarian services is $2,000, not including equipment and boarding, which can be more expensive in urban areas and in or near racing meccas like Kentucky or Florida. Rescues budget $300 a month per horse. 28

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The U.S. Bureau of Land Management calculates the appropriate management level (AML) for the number of wild horses. Excess numbers are captured and offered for adoption or sale. In December 2015, 47,000 horses were waiting in holding facilities at an annual cost of $49 million. The AML projects removal of an additional 31,000 horses from Western lands. As an example, although local wild species predate the park’s existence, horses in Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park are labeled “trespass livestock”, and subject to removal. Return to Freedom, a nonprofit wild horse rescue in Lompoc, California, recognizes the tightly bonded nature of these herd groups. Its American Wild Horse Sanctuary is the first to focus on entire family bands, providing a safe haven for about 200 horses and burros. The Wild Horse Rescue Center, in Mims, Florida, rescues, rehabilitates and finds homes for mustangs and burros, usually housing 30 horses at a time. With many needing medical care upon arrival, expenditures average $3,000 their first year and $1,700 annually once they’re healthy. Although the goal is adoption, equine fans also can sponsor a horse by donating $5 a day or purchasing a painting done by a horse. The center also provides public educational forums. Sponsored by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), April 26 is Help a Horse Day, a nationwide grant competition. Last

year, some 100 U.S. equine rescue groups held events to recruit volunteers, gather donated supplies and find homes for adoptable horses (Tinyurl.com/ ASPCA-HelpAHorseDay).

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Although a U.S. law now bans slaughterhouses for domestic horses, each year 120,000 are sold at auction for as little as $1 each and transported to Canada and Mexico for slaughter, their meat destined for human consumption in Europe and Japan or for carnivores at zoos. Horses can legally be confined to a trailer for up to 24 hours without food or water during shipment. Two-thirds of all horse rescue operations are either at or approaching capacity. Almost 40 percent turn away animals because of lack of space or money. Many horses are ill, underweight or injured, which raises the cost of care. “We need foster homes and volunteers. We need the time and skills people can donate; not everything is hands-on, so those that like horses but don’t have handling skills can still help,” says Williams. “Bluebonnet, for example, has many volunteer jobs that can be done remotely. Office work, social media to spread the word, gathering donations—everything helps.” Rescue groups ask that concerned horse lovers donate time, money and land to help and lobby for legislation to ban the export of horses for meat markets. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

petdirectory PET RESOURCES ADOPT A GREYHOUND

Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester, NY 877-211-1451 GreyhoundAdopt.org GAGR is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to finding homes for retired racing greyhounds. We feel every greyhound retired from racing deserves the chance for a real home and a loving family. Visit our website for available dogs and information on volunteering.

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ROCHESTER ANIMAL SERVICES 184 Verona St, Rochester 585-428-7274 RochesterAnimalServices.com

Rochester Animal Services is the municipal animal care and control agency for the city of R o c h e s t e r. We p r o v i d e temporary shelter for stray and unwanted animals. We are committed to reuniting missing pets with their owners; re-homing unclaimed and surrendered pets; promoting appropriate pet care and compliance with animal laws; and promoting pet sterilization to reduce unwanted litters, mitigate undesirable behaviors, encourage pet retention and increase pet longevity.

P.O. Box 120, Ionia, NY BigDogsBigHeartsRescue@gmail.com BigDogsBigHearts.com

RUDY’S RESCUE

BDBH is an allvolunteer rescue dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing large (pure or mixed) breed dogs and making them available for adoption to appropriate/approved homes. Most dogs come from local area shelters or owners looking for help re-homing their dog, however, dogs in kill shelters take precedence.

Rudy’s Rescue is a 100 percent volunteer, publicly funded organization that is dedicated to finding homes for dogs in need, focusing on Labrador Retrievers. Rudy’s volunteers rescue dogs of good temperament, foster and find new homes with suitable families. They also give referrals to other organizations and educate the public on best practices for finding companion animals.

KI ANIMAL ENERGY

315-439-4034, talk or text KiAnimalEnergy@gmail.com KiAnimalEnergy.com Facebook.com/KiAnimals Learn to care for your pets naturally through education, workshops—on topics like essential oils, energy work and living with a timid or fearful dog—and consult, including reiki, energy work, essential oils, behavior and supplements.

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THE COLONY CAREGIVERS 585-289-6353 TheColonyCaregivers.org

The Colony Caregivers is dedicated to taking care of feral, stray and abandoned cats in Ontario County, NY. We facilitate the scheduling of clinics at a reduced price and provide education to the public. Volunteers assist with trapping and provide techniques on the proper way to do so. We assist individuals who care for a colony of cats or who have adopted an abandoned cat, but cannot afford to spay/ neuter. The organization is supported entirely by individual donations, fundraising events and the occasional grant. We do not remove cats or have a shelter.

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Safe Use of Essential Oils with Pets by Chris Taylor

any people use essential oils but wonder if they are safe for pets. The general answer is yes. However, there are differences in the how and when essential oils should be used on animals. Lavender is a very common essential oil used with animals for calming. However, lavender has many more benefits. It is a natural repellent for fleas and ticks, promotes healing and has a pleasant aroma. Lavender is gentle oil, making it safe to use in most situations. Essential oils are distilled from plants. Use only high quality oils for both people and animals. The quality of the oil can vary widely from one manufacturer to another, based on method of distillation and quality of plants used. Some manufacturers add synthetic oils to the blend, which do not have the same abilities as natural

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oils and may be harmful. It is easiest to share essential oils with dogs. Their bodies process the oils very much like humans. Essential oils are very concentrated. Only use one or two drops per 20 pounds for dogs. Apply the oils directly to the dog by placing a few drops on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands and petting. The oil will transfer to their fur, which acts like a wick absorbing the oils into the body. Diffusing is another way to deliver the oils. The general release of oils into the air in order to breathe in the benefits is just as effective as direct application, yet itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much gentler. Purchase a diffuser or put a few drops on a cotton ball or two and place them in the room. Avoid heating the essential oils during diffusing. It changes the chemical makeup and weakens the healing properties.

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Using essential oils on cats is a bit controversial. Cats lack a liver enzyme that dogs and people have that helps metabolize the oils effectively. Cats seem to be especially sensitive to citrus oils, tea tree (melaleuca) and hot oils (such as cinnamon and peppermint). Many veterinarians agree that diffusing a high-quality oil with a healthy cat is safe. Horses do wonderful with essential oils. The oils can be applied safely by petting them onto the horse, used orally or through diffusion. Because of their size, the amount of oil is much more liberal. Use 20 to 40 drops, depending on the size of the horse. Pocket pets such as hamsters, rabbits, ferrets and sugar gliders can also benefit from essential oils. The concern is that they are so small that only a very small of amount of oil is needed. For this reason, diffusing the oils near the cage is the preferred delivery method. Reptiles may enjoy a misting of diluted essential oil. Mix three drops of oil with half a cup of water in a spray bottle. Be sure to shake before each use. Reptiles have a delicate pH balance that can be affected by essential oils, so mist should be used sparingly. Pet birds are extremely sensitive to household toxins. Even air freshener or a candle can be dangerous to a bird. Extreme care should be taken when using essential oils with birds. Dr. Melissa Shelton, veterinarian and author of the Animal Desk Reference: Essential Oils for Animals, recommends a thorough veterinary examination by an avian veterinarian with blood work (CBC and chemistry profile) before using any natural remedies. Animals, just like people, can have allergies or adverse reactions to a substance. Watch animals carefully when applying a new essential oil. If a pet is on any prescription medications or has a chronic health condition, check with a veterinarian before using any essential oils or supplements. Chris Taylor of Ki Animal Energy presents workshops and individual training, teaching people how to care for their animals naturally. To learn more, go to KiAnimalEnergy.com

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A GREENER SHADE OF YOUTH New Generations Put Earth First by Randy Kambic

Every generation gets a chance to change the world. ~Paul David Hewson (Bono)

aby boomers inspired in their youth by Earth Day are now supporting a new generation’s enthusiasm for sustainability through educational and employment opportunities. A 2015 Nature Conservancy survey of 602 teens from 13 to 18 years old revealed that roughly 76 percent strongly believe that issues like climate change can be solved if action is taken now; they also hold that safeguarding important lands and waters should be a priority, regardless of ancillary benefits or the economy. This represents an increase in awareness

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since a 2010 Yale University Project on Climate Change Communication survey of 517 youths 13 to 17 years old showed that just 54 percent believed global warming was even happening. Launched as Teens for Safe Cosmetics in 2005 and renamed Teens Turning Green two years later, today’s expanded Turning Green (TG) nonprofit of Marin County, California, also informs and inspires college and graduate students to live and advocate for an eco-lifestyle (TurningGreen.org). TG’s first 30-day Project Green

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Challenge (PGC) in 2011 involved 2,600 students nationwide and internationally; last fall’s annual edition drew 4,000 students. “We’ve seen tremendous increases in sustainability offices and curriculums at universities nationwide,” notes Judi Shils, founder and executive director. “They have set an intention.” Reilly Reynolds, a senior at Ohio Wesleyan University, hopes to take up urban farming and eventually own a farm-to-table organic restaurant. The PGC finalist and TG student advisory board member says, “I strive to lead an environmentally friendly and socially responsible life, but there is always room for improvement.” Another PGC 2015 finalist, Matt Gal, a senior at the University of Arkansas, also aspires to be an organic farmer. He wants “to grow and give away as much fresh and organic food as possible to people who need it most.” The TG ProjectGreenU.org site features eco-friendly products, plus green advice geared for college students. It also operates a Conscience College Road Tour, leadership program, and organic non-GMO school lunch programs in Marin County and Sausalito schools via its Conscious Kitchen and Eco Top Chef programs. Milwaukee’s 13th annual Sustainability Summit and Exposition (SustainabilitySummit.us), from April 13 to 15, will admit local students for free. “We’ll address trends and potential careers in energy engineering, environmental health and water quality technology, sustainability and renewable energy,” says Summit Chair George Stone, a Milwaukee Area Technical College natural sciences instructor. Bradley Blaeser, founder and co-

owner of The Green Team of Wisconsin, Inc., which provides eco-friendly landscaping and gardening services, helped start the Sustainable Enterprise Association of Milwaukee. As a social worker at the nonprofit Neighborhood House of Milwaukee in the late 90s, he helped young people in schools and community centers learn how to build their own aquaponics system, plus other gardening skills. “We hit the marks as far as science guidelines,” he recalls. “Kids would see the entire seed-to-harvest cycle through after-school and summer camps. Teachers also embraced nature a little more and saw how they could infuse it in curriculums.” He notes that two young men that subsequently graduated from local colleges currently work for Neighborhood House and Growing Power. More recently, he’s worked with two local organizations, Next Door Foundation and Operation Dream, to teach youngsters agricultural skills and find recruits for related job training internships and employment. Green Team landscape technician Darius Smith, 25, of Milwaukee, will become a crew leader this spring. “You get a good feeling installing plants,” he says. “We’re a team, working in sync.” For the 13th year, the Agricultural Fair Association of New Jersey (njagfairs.com) has selected a youth ambassador—Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak, 16, of Millstone Township, near Princeton—to visit 2016 fairs to promote agri-tourism and encourage youngsters to pursue agricultural careers. “It’s important for kids to know where food comes from,” says CarmeliPeslak, who is also in her second year as a local 4-H Club health and fitness ambassador, visiting Monmouth County libraries to speak on healthy eating and exercise. She’s training selected peers to speak in other counties; the club’s latest Look to You award recognizes her mentoring prowess. She says, “I want to be a large animal vet and own a farm.” “Young people are becoming well informed about environmental issues by traditional and social media,” observes Shils. “There’s exponential growth in their taking a stand and becoming more active.” Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance editor and writer who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings. natural awakenings

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SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Primitive Tools and Crafts Program – 11am-2pm. Earthworks Institute Inc. is hosting a workshop all about using the gifts nature has to offer to get creative with survival. We will cover the basics of working with animal hides, creating stone tools and learning how to use plants for baskets, rope and utensils. Both kids and adults are welcome. $35. Location provided upon online registration. 585-861-8127. Info@EarthworksInst.org. EarthworksInst.org. The Truth About Cancer Video Series – 7-8:30pm. Video series on holistic answers to cancer, runs on Sunday evenings: April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 15 and 22; June 5 and 12. Please preregister to attend classes. You may come to one or all of them. Free; donations are accepted. Nurturing Hands Massage, 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford. 585-230-0910. ESpru@Rochester.rr.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Chakra Balance and Meditation – 7-8:30pm. With Judith Andrew. $15. Lightways Community, 31 Market St, Brockport. 484-484-8738. LightwaysJourney@aol. com. LightwaysJourney.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Intro to Wilderness Survival for Teens and Adults – 5-7pm. Join Earthworks Institute as we take it outside with a wilderness survival workshop. This class covers the basic survival sequence: shelter, fire, water, food including concepts of how to keep out of the elements, where to look for food and finding your way home. Expect a few challenges to up the excitement factor because this class will take place entirely outdoors. $20. Location provided upon online registration. 585-861-8127. Info@

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Wisdom Through Tarot Arcana – 7-9pm. With Marjorie Baker. $20. Lightways Community, 31 Market St, Brockport. 484-484-8738. LightwaysJourney@aol.com. LightwaysJourney.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Intro to Bow-Making for Teens and Adults – April 9-10. The Earthworks Institute will host the area’s first bow-making workshop in partnership with Shimmering Light Farms. Designed to put skills in your hands and your phone in your pocket, this two-day, outdoor event teaches techniques for carving your own wooden bow. We’ll transform our skill sets as crafters, share songs and stories, camp, enjoy good company and the warmth of a fire. Register online. $90. Shimmering Light, 6143 Hicks Rd, Naples. 585-861-8127. Info@ EarthworksInst.org. EarthworksInst.org.

4:30 and 7:30pm. Dr. Neal Barnard speaks on this topic at two different times. Dinner option at 6pm, and books will be available for purchase. Call or visit website to buy tickets. Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Ave, Rochester. 585-234-8750. RocLifeMed.com. Friction Fire Program – 5-7pm. Earthworks Institute will teach ancient friction fire methods used by humans for tens of thousands of years. This class will teach all of the basic knowledge of carving and fire building necessary to make a fire with your bare hands. We will use time-honored techniques and materials collected from the natural world to create warmth, purify water and sample wild edibles. $25. Location provided upon online registration. 585-8618127. Info@EarthworksInst.org. EarthworksInst.org.

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Spa Party – 2-3:30pm. Non-GMO herbs that will help you lose weight, reduce stress and balance hormones. Healthy Alternatives will be offering herbal facial or body wraps for just $25. Tighten, tone and decrease facial wrinkles and dark circles. Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center, 458 Stone Rd, Rochester. 585-663-6454. AngelHD1@hotmail. com. HealthyAlternativesRochester.com.

Free Non-Toxic Wellness Workshop – 7-8pm. Learn about cancer prevention and how to keep your family safe. Receive a pamphlet about how to read labels and avoid chemicals in your products. RSVP at Meetup.com/Rochester-Friends-Who-Meditate. Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center, 458 Stone Rd, Rochester. 585-663-6454. AngelHD1@hotmail. com. HealthyAlternativesRochester.com.

Preventing and Reversing Diabetes with Diet – 2-3:30pm. With Dr. Neal Barnard. Free and open to the public. Bethel CME Church, 270 Scio St, Rochester. 585-234-8750. RocLifeMed.com.

Challenges to Awakening – 7-9pm. With John Mosher. $20. Lightways Community, 31 Market St, Brockport. 484-484-8738. LightwaysJourney@aol. com. LightwaysJourney.com.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 14

The New Nutritional Approach to Type 2 Diabetes –

Growing Your Business with Facebook – 9:30-

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11:30am. Facebook is here to stay, and how you use it for business can make or break your social media engagement. Workshop will cover: how to create a business page, how to set up a cover photo and profile picture, setting up a vanity URL, scheduling posts, boosting posts, Facebook ads and posting content. $50; RSVP by April 11. ROC City Wellness, 1598 Penfield Rd, Rochester. 585-506-6291. MArbore@SavvySocialMedia.net. RochesterMarketingAcademy.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Healing Through Presence: Introduction to Rosen Method Bodywork – April 16-17. Anais Salibian, owner of Awareness Heals, presents this workshop for people who want to experience the transformational effects of integrating “listening” touch, body-centered words and attention to the breath for freedom from physical and emotional pain. Registrants are required to have attended a free lecture-demonstration or received private sessions before attending. $495. 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford. 585-586-1590. Awareness-Heals.com. Activating Hope – 10am-1pm. Part of Earth Week 2016. Gandhi Institute, 929 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester. TinyURL.com/EarthDayRocs.

savethedate SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Beyond the Bump – 10am-2pm. This year’s event for new and expectant moms will feature 60+ organizations that cater to mom and baby, as well as seminars, demos and workshops, and parenting author, Ann Douglas. Meet pediatricians, shop for handmade products and receive a gift bag. Register online. DoubleTree Rochester, 1111 Jefferson Rd, Rochester. 585-244-2040. Info@ Beyond-the-Bump.com. Beyond-the-Bump.com. Yoga for Fifty-Plus – 1-3pm. Exploring options with Carl Hoffman. $20. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 1000 Turk Hill, Ste 220, Fairport. 585-202-1347. MHuffGroovy1961@gmail.com. MollysYoga.com. Youth Climate Leaders – 6:30pm. Part of Earth Week 2016. Genesee Community Charter School, 657 East Ave, Rochester. TinyURL.com/EarthDayRocs.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Forks Over Knives Film Screening – 2pm. This ground-breaking film will inspire and support you in your plant-based lifestyle. Followed by a panel discussion of area physicians. Free admission; please register at pcrm.org. Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Ave, Rochester. Creative Writing and Yoga Workshop – 2-4pm. With Erin Wafer and Sarah Yannello. $35. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-202-1347. MHuffGroovy1961@gmail.com. MollysYoga.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Connecting with Conservatives on Climate Change – 7pm. Part of Earth Week 2016. With Citizens’ Climate Lobby. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd, Rochester. TinyURL.com/ EarthDayRocs.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 A Plant-Based Diet: Eating for Happiness and Health – 6:15-8:30pm, Tuesdays, April 19-May 24. Vegan recipes, food samples and more with Ted D. Barnett, M.D. Available for continuing education credit for physicians

and health professionals. Register at RocLifeMed.com. Highland Hospital, 1000 South Ave, Rochester. New York State Policy Sampler – 7pm. Part of Earth Week 2016. St Thomas Church, 2000 Highland Ave, Rochester. TinyURL.com/EarthDayRocs.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Advanced Wilderness Survival for Teens and Adults – 5-7pm. This Earthworks Institute program will build on the basic survival sequence: shelter, fire, water, food and move beyond into tracking, wildcrafting, natural navigation and tool use. Test your knowledge of how to keep warm in the cold, where to look for food and challenge yourself to find your way home. $20. Location provided upon online registration. 585-861-8127. Info@ EarthworksInst.org. EarthworksInst.org. Dirt! The Movie Film Screening – 7pm. Part of Earth Week 2016. First Unitarian Church, 220 S Winton Rd, Rochester. TinyURL.com/EarthDayRocs.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Principal-Based Partner Yoga Teacher Training – April 21-24. Early Bird Discount available until December 31. A very unique and profound approach to partner yoga-ship, presented by the creator of PBPY, Elysabeth Williamson. This particular style of Partner Yoga awakens our human potential through the integration of universal principles such as compassion, trust, balance and creativity and seven other principles. No experience is necessary; no partner needed. Offers 25 Yoga Alliance CEUs. $450. Grounded By Yoga Studios & Teacher Training Center LLC, 1 Wellness Way, Bloomfield. 585-703-4676. GroundedByYoga@ gmail.com. PartnerYoga.net. Earth Eve Climate March Forward – 5pm. Part of Earth Week 2016. Washington Square Park, 181 S Clinton Ave, Rochester. TinyURL.com/ EarthDayRocs. Sierra Club Forum – 6pm. Topic is Agriculture and Climate: Unleashing Sustainable Choices. First Universalist Church, 150 S Clinton Ave, Rochester. TinyURL.com/EarthDayRocs. A Course in Miracles – 7-8:30pm. Support and discussion group, with Patti Fields. Lightways Community, 31 Market St, Brockport. 484-484-8738. LightwaysJourney@aol.com. LightwaysJourney.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Climate Vigil: Liberating the Earth and Ourselves – 12pm. Part of Earth Week 2016. Christ Church, 141 East Ave, Rochester. TinyURL.com/ EarthDayRocs.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Metaphysical Fun Day – 12-5pm. Wrap stones, tarot, crystals, energy, art, herbs and fun. Lightways Community, 31 Market St, Brockport. 484-484-8738. LightwaysJourney@aol.com. LightwaysJourney.com.

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savethedate SUNDAY, MAY 1 21-Day Vegan Kickstart – Visit pcrm.org or 21DayKickstart.org for information on how to sign up for this free program.

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savethedate FRIDAY, MAY 6 Children Awaiting Parents Kentucky Derby – 6-9pm. Children Awaiting Parents will host its Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser to help waiting foster youth find adoptive families. The event will feature derby-inspired races, music, mint juleps and locally donated prizes. Register online or by phone. $50/person, $90/two people. Ballroom 384, 384 East Ave, Rochester. 585-232-5110. ChildrenAwaitingParents.org/ CAPsKentuckyDerby.asp.

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savethedate SATURDAY, MAY 7 Right to Run 19K – 9am. The race, featuring both a 19K and 5K, is located in historic Seneca Falls, which was the site of the first Women’s Rights Convention in 1848 and is known as the Birthplace of Women’s Rights. Open to both women and men, the fundraiser will support the renovation of what will become The Center for Great Women. 20 E Bayard St, Seneca Falls. 315-568-1162. RightToRun19K.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Printed Media – 9:30-11:30am. This workshop will help you move toward the right print media to help your business excel. Includes discussion of: brochures, rack cards, business cards, postcards, print advertising, promotional giveaways, banners and signs. $50; RSVP by April 25. ROC City Wellness, 1598 Penfield Rd, Rochester. 585-506-6291. MArbore@SavvySocialMedia.net. RochesterMarketingAcademy.com.

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sunday Open Vinyasa Yoga – 9am With Tammy. Inspire Yoga, 1802 Penfield Rd, Penfield. 585-545-1451. InspirePenfield.com. Couple’s Floatation Therapy – 9:30am-7:30pm. Discover the healing power of zero-G in the only couple’s float tank in New York. Available every day of the week, except Mondays. Bodymind Float Center, 622 Park Ave, Rochester. 585-413-0616. BodymindFloatCenter.com. Kid Yoga Mindful Respiration – 10:15-11am. Children will learn more than stretching, breath awareness and breath control to encourage relaxation and safely regulate their emotions. This encourages children to make healthy choices in their life. $25/4 classes or $8 drop-in. Grounded By Yoga Studios & Teacher Training Center LLC, 1 Wellness Way, Bloomfield. 585-703-4676. GroundedByYoga.com. Adorn-Asana Yoga – 10:30am-noon. This deeply rooted and adorned practice with essential oils, rose petals and mantras is a true celebration of self and alignment with the natural rhythms of nature. $15. Yoga DrishTi, 159 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-2705927. YogaDrishTi.com. Kids Yoga – 11am-noon. With Sarah. For kids ages 4 to 9. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 1000 Turk Hill, Ste 220, Fairport. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com. Rochester Home Birth Circle – 2:30-4:30pm. Learn about and support home birth. Fourth Sunday of the month. Locations vary; contact for meeting location. RochesterHomeBirthCircle.com/meetings. Discussion Group – 6-7:30pm. Discussions on selected topics, facilitated by Tony Criscuolo. Readings vary on subjects to improve the quality of our lives. Call for more information and to have the week’s reading emailed to you beforehand. Free. Eight Limbs Studio, 904 Lake Rd, Webster. 585-787-4819.

monday The 52-Week Guide – $52. Want to develop healthy habits that will lead you to a healthy lifestyle that can last forever? Join The 52-Week Guide to Create a Happy & Healthy Lifestyle anytime and receive: 52 Healthy Habits email every Monday morning; exclusive access to the 52-Week Guide community support group; email support with registered dietitian nutritionist, Emily Kyle. Open registration. 585-953-8330. Emily@EmilyKyleNutrition.com. EmilyKyleNutrition.com/52-Week-Guide. Open Power Vinyasa Yoga – 9:15am. With Krista. Inspire Yoga, 1802 Penfield Rd, Penfield. 585-5451451. InspirePenfield.com. Yin Yoga – 9:30-11am. $15. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com.

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FLYAROO Fitness for Ages 2-5 – 10-10:30am. Join us for a fun way to exercise and teach children about healthy habits through yoga, dance and imagination. This unique program keeps kids moving and learning simultaneously. $8. Stilla Dance, 30 Main St, Scottsville. 585-301-5224. FitSmartie@gmail. com. FitSmartie.com. FLYAROO Fitness for Ages 6-11 – 10:30-11:15am. Join us for a fun way to exercise and teach children about healthy habits through yoga, dance and imagination. This unique program keeps kids moving and learning simultaneously. $9. Stilla Dance, 30 Main St, Scottsville. 585-301-5224. FitSmartie@gmail. com. FitSmartie.com. Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. This class is appropriate for all students seeking the benefits of a gentle and relaxing yoga practice. Gentle yoga poses improve range of motion and joint mobility, reduce pain and the effects of stress. $10. Qi Gong Institute of Rochester, 595 Blossom Rd, Ste 307, Rochester. 585-732-7012. VesnaSanders.com. Holistic Moms Network – 6:30-8:30pm. Second Mon of the month. Christ Episcopal Church, 36 S Main St, Pittsford. HolisticMomsRochester. blogspot.com. Candlelight Hatha Flow Yoga – 6:45-8pm. This gentle class is a soothing blend of deep, slow moving postures with supported restorative work, practiced in candlelight. It is designed to help ease and calm the body and mind, decompress from daily stressors, melt away stress and tension and increase a sense of and peacefulness. $10. 716 University Ave, Rochester. 585-704-2889. NuMvmnt.com. Toasty Yoga – 7-8:15pm. A unique program that offers a slow rise in temperature with a moderately paced class for those students looking to introduce heat slowly to their practice. We start at 74 degrees and end close to 88. Ages 14 and up. $12; discount packages available. Grounded By Yoga Studios & Yoga Teacher Training Center, 1 Wellness Way, Bloomfield. 585-703-4676. GroundedByYoga@ gmail.com. GroundedByYoga.com.

tuesday Reiki for All – Enjoy the benefits of holistic health by aligning energy back to its nature with an individual Reiki session. Reiki can help reduce stress and anxieties and promote wellness. Call to schedule a session. Yoga DrishTi, 159 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-270-5927. YogaDrishTi.com. Silent Meditation – 6-8am. The Assisi Institute, 1400 N Winton Rd, Rochester. 585-473-8731. Assisi-Institute.org. Rochester Public Market – 6am-1pm. 280 N Union St, Rochester. 585-428-0907. Gentle Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 1000 Turk Hill, Ste 220, Fairport. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com. Face 2 Face – 6pm. A peer-to-peer friendship group,

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supporting each other when having faced a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Second and fourth Tues of the month. The Legacy, 40 Willow Pond Way, Penfield. 585-454-9299. F2FRochester@gmail.com. Slow Flow Yoga – 6pm. With Joan. Inspire Yoga, 1802 Penfield Rd, Penfield. 585-545-1451. InspirePenfield.com. Bradley Natural Childbirth Classes – 7pm. Every Tues. Fairport. Email AHaas@rabn.org for more info. HealthyBirth.net. Community Reiki Share – 7:15-9pm. Experience the peace and balance of positive healing energy. Free and open to all. Bring a friend. First and third Tuesdays. O.N.E. Wellness Center, 2349 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-645-4221. Turning2One.com.

wednesday Asana Over 50 – 9-10:30am. With Carl. Read more about class on website or call for more information. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com. Empowering Lifestyle Workshops – 10-11am or 6:30-7:30pm. Find real solutions for real health concerns. Classes include fitness, doTERRA essential oils, green cleaning, 30-day detox/cleanse and more. Nurturing Hands Massage and Wellness Center, 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford. 585-7974660. RiverSongMassage.MassageTherapy.com. Lunch Hour Yoga with Molly – 12:15-1pm. Spend your lunch hour stretching, relaxing and energizing with yoga. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com. University of Rochester Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Medical Center, Flaum Atrium, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester. Gary Jones, 585-273-3786. Awareness Yoga with Vesna – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how to enhance awareness of body and mind through a series of basic and intermediate yoga poses, as well as simple yoga breathing and meditation techniques. Appropriate for both relatively new and more experienced students. $13. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave, Rochester. 585-732-7012. VesnaSanders.com. Hatha Yoga – 7-8:15pm. A gentle practice with Tatyana. All are welcome. $10. The Assisi Institute, 1400 N Winton Rd, Rochester. 585-473-8731. Assisi-Institute.org. Introduction to Rosen Method – 7-9:30pm. If talk therapy or medical care alone have not addressed what is bothering you, perhaps you need a modality that treats you like a whole person. Learn how a gentle touch, coupled with body-based words, can reach you more deeply. Rosen Method Bodywork can help with physical symptoms as well as anxiety and depression. Free; registration required. Awareness Heals, 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford. 585-586-1590. AnaisWorkshops@gmail.com. Awareness-Heals.com. Adult Coloring – 7:15-8:30pm. Meditation, Music, and Mandalas. Come to relax, get centered and express yourself. Supplies will be provided during the first class or you can bring your own. Second and fourth Wednesdays. $5. O.N.E. Wellness Center, 2349 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-645-4221. Turning2One.com. Peace Meditation Circle – 7:15-8:30pm. The group practices various methods of meditation from every spiritual practice on the spectrum, which may include a vast array of guest facilitators, labyrinths,

mandalas, sound, chant, guided visualizations and always includes group participation. Beyond Center for Yoga, 67 Main St, Brockport. 585-690-9714. Tinyurl.com/WorldPeaceMeditation.

ty Ave, Rochester. 585-704-2889. NuMvmnt.com. GentleBody, GentleMind – 6:45-7:50pm. A unique experience of meditation-specific movements and pranic activity to provide for a more blissful absorption in the state of meditation. We provide your comfort: chair, bolsters, blankets, etc. $12. Grounded By Yoga Studios & Yoga Teacher Training Center, 1 Wellness Way, Bloomfield. 585-703-4676. GroundedByYoga. com. GroundedByYoga@gmail.com.

thursday Rochester Public Market – 6am-1pm. 280 N Union St, Rochester. 585-428-0907. Foundations Yoga – 7:30-8:30am or 5:457:15pm. Explore a common theme that can range across the mind, body and spirit spectrum. Alignment focus will be emphasized to sustain, build, cultivate and explore your foundation. $13. Yoga DrishTi, 159 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-2705927. YogaDrishTi.com. TOPS Weight Loss Meeting – 9-10am. Join us as we take off pounds sensibly. TOPS can help you reach weightloss goals by providing the tools, information, support and accountability you need to be successful. Both men and women are welcome. First meeting is free. Ely Fagen American Legion, 260 Middle Rd, Henrietta. 585-230-0910. Espru@Rochester.rr.com. Grassroots Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. $15. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-2021347. MollysYoga.com. FLYAROO Fitness for Ages 2-5 – 10-10:30am. Join us for a fun way to exercise and teach children about healthy habits through yoga, dance and imagination. This unique program keeps kids moving and learning simultaneously. $8. Rochester Conservatory of Dance, 3910 Buffalo Rd, Rochester. 585-301-5224. FitSmartie@gmail.com. FitSmartie.com. FLYAROO Fitness for Ages 6-11 – 10:30-11:15am. Join us for a fun way to exercise and teach children about healthy habits through yoga, dance and imagination. This unique program keeps kids moving and learning simultaneously. $9. Rochester Conservatory of Dance, 3910 Buffalo Rd, Rochester. 585301-5224. FitSmartie@gmail.com. FitSmartie.com. Cesarean Birth Support Group – 11am-noon. Open to all women and their families, to give support, share stories and encourage growth. Led by birth doula Kim Guck. First Thurs of the month. Eastside Wellness Center, 625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport. 585-729-2278. Chair Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. Improve your flexibility and body tone from a stable seated position. Learn to bring inner peace with you wherever you go. $15, or $99 for 8 classes. Living Stress Free Wellness Center, 131 Gregory St, Rochester. 585754-0943. LivingStressFree.org. Chiropractic Open House – 5-6pm. Meet and greet with Dr. Justine O’Callahan and the opportunity to learn about chiropractic. Discussions on selected topics. Open to anyone who is searching for a chiropractor or has questions/concerns before starting care. Email by Wednesday night if you would like to attend. Monroe County Chiropractic and Pregnancy, 2132 Five Mile Line Rd, Penfield. 585-383-0420. ChiropracticAndPregnancy@gmail.com. Essential Oils 101 – 6-7pm. Those who are curious about Essential Oils but don’t know where to start will learn the basics such as what they are, how they are made and how to use them. Learn about several different oils and what they can be used for. Second Thursday. Please RSVP. Time to Heal, 427 S Main St, Canandaigua. 585202-5689. TimeToHealSpa@gmail.com.

Every BODY Yoga – 7-8:30pm. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 1000 Turk Hill, Ste 220, Fairport. 585-2021347. MollysYoga.com. Fluid Motion Exercise Class – 6-7pm. A movement class designed for people returning to exercise after surgery, cancer treatment or that want to get moving. Taught and created by physical therapists, the class includes warm-up, breathing, balance, range of motion and stretching, all set to upbeat music. $60/6 classes. Callan-Harris Physical Therapy, 1328 University Ave, Rochester. 585-482-5060. chptusa.com.

Sound and Guided Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Relax on a yoga mat or seated in a chair. Be guided with a meditation while listening to Crystal Tibetan and kaliski bowls being played. Sound and music can be powerful tools in the healing process and help to quiet the mind. RSVP Required at Meetup.com/ Rochester-Friends-Who-Meditate. $8. Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center, 458 Stone Rd, Rochester. 585-663-6454. AngelHD1@hotmail.com. HealthyAlternativesRochester.com.

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PiYo Live with Jenny – 6:30-7:30pm. PiYo Live combines Pilates, yoga and cardio to strengthen and tone essential muscles. Work on improving flexibility and balance while flowing through movements that put your core to the ultimate test. Leave class feeling stronger and more centered. $5. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave, Rochester. 585-704-2889. NuMvmnt.com.

Rochester Public Market – 5am-1pm. 280 N Union St, Rochester. 585-428-6907.

Restorative Yoga – 6:45-8pm. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 1000 Turk Hill, Ste 220, Fairport. 585-2021347. MollysYoga.com.

Chill Out Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com.

Nia with Netta – 7:45-9pm. Nia is about the joy of movement—a dance workout for body and soul. The routines blend basic choreography with creative free-form dance, all to a diverse and uplifting world music. We are barefoot, tuned in to our own sensations and experiences. It is a wonderful way to rediscover your fitness in a positive, supportive and loving environment. $8.50. Nu Movement, 716 University Ave, Rochester. 585-704-2889. TinyDancerDeuel@gmail.com. NuMvmnt.com.

Morning Overall Fitness – 10-11:15am. An exercise class for all ages, combining physical fitness with mental focus and clarity. Deep relaxation follows exercises to quiet the mind and release tension and stress. Call to register. $15. Eight Limbs Studio, 904 Lake Rd, Webster. 585-787-4819.

friday Open Vinyasa Yoga – 4pm. With Kevin. Inspire Yoga, 1802 Penfield Rd, Penfield. 585-545-1451. InspirePenfield.com. Facial and Body Wraps – 5-7pm. Tighten, tone and decrease stretch marks with herbal wraps. Great for weddings and proms or just to look great. Every Friday. $25. Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center, 458 Stone Rd, Rochester. 585-663-6454. HealthyAlternativesRochester.com. Healthy Happy Hour – 5-7pm. Network with other like-minded health and wellness practitioners. Bring networking materials—business cards, brochures, flyers—and meet and connect with others. Email Christine@RocCityWellness.com to inquire about being a featured vendor. Second Fri of the month. $10. ROC City Wellness, 1598 Penfield Rd, Rochester. 585-210-2412. RocCityWellness.com. Free Yoga Friday – 6-7pm. Nu Movement yoga and dance studio offers free yoga as a way to give back to the community. You will leave refreshed, renewed and you might make new friends. Last Friday of the month. Nu Movement, 716 Universi-

Power Vinyasa Yoga – 9am. With Joan. Inspire Yoga, 1802 Penfield Rd, Penfield. 585-545-1451. InspirePenfield.com.

Grounded Kids Yoga: Ages 5-9 – 10:1511:05am. Let us help foster the gift of learning yoga with our yoga class. We will use picture books and incorporate yoga poses to go along with the book, and a variety of kid-friendly ways to teach mindfulness. Four-class series; start anytime. $8/drop-in; $25/4 classes. Grounded By Yoga Studios, 1 Wellness Way, Bloomfield. 585-703-4676. GroundedByYoga.com. Ladies Tween and Teen Rock Your Self-Esteem Yoga – 11:45am-12:45pm. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 1000 Turk Hill, Ste 220, Fairport. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com. Pre Yoga – 1-2pm. A class for absolute beginners, with Al. Molly’s Yoga Corner, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester. 585-202-1347. MollysYoga.com. Family Yoga – 1-2:30pm. Teaching of alignment will be brought through not only poses but philosophy, breathing and unique family activities. Taught by Melanie MacDonald, RYT, and Reiki master, along with her two daughters. First Sat of the month. $20/pair, $5/each additional. Yoga DrishTi, 159 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-2705927. YogaDrishTi.com. Restorative/Gentle Yoga – 2:30-3:45pm. Settle in on Saturdays with a gentle yoga session that will provide a solid foundation and ease tensions. The class focuses on restorative poses combined with gentle asana movements. $13. Yoga DrishTi, 159 Caroline St, Rochester. 585-270-5927. YogaDrishTi.com.

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naturaldirectory Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Directory, email Publisher@RochesterAwakenings.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE ACUMEDIZEN ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE

Charles A. Sylvester, LAc, DiplAc, MSA 2349 Monroe Ave, 2nd floor, Rochester 585-764-4343 • AcuDoc@AcuMediZen.com

AcuMediZen provides a modern approach to an ancient form of healing, using various therapeutic modalities, including acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, tuina and dietary/lifestyle recommendations, to ease the body, mind and spirit.

BRIGHTON PATHWAYS

Diane Macchiavelli 3200 Brighton Henrietta Rd, Rochester 585-242-9518 • BrightonPathways.com Info@BrightonPathways.com Brighton Pathways to Health is a group of licensed, skilled and compassionate practitioners. We recognize that the body, mind and spirit must be in harmony in order for the whole person to become well and stay well. We offer Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, Chiropractic care and ongoing yoga, tai chi, meditation and other weekly classes and weekend seminars. See ad, page 33.

PERINTON FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE

6800 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd, Ste 350, Fairport 500 Helendale Rd, Ste 185, Rochester 585-598-3866 PerintonFamilyAcupuncture.com Family practice providing care for patients across the lifespan, including women’s health, pediatrics and cosmetic acupuncture. Expertise includes Chinese herbal medicine, tui na (Chinese medical massage), qigong and Eastern dietary therapy. See ad, pages 27 and 31.

AROMATHERAPY SWEET & WOODSY AROMATHERAPY Mindy MacLaren, Certified Aromatherapist SweetAndWoodsy.com Info@SweetAndWoodsy.com

Offering a line of natural essential oil-based products for home and family as well as consultations to address a wide range of health issues through aromatherapy, with a focus on pregnancy and children. Classes also offered. See ad, page 25.

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BAKERY GET CAKED BAKERY

Kelly Halligan 274 N Goodman St, B-130, Rochester 585-319-4314 • GetCakedRoc.com GetCakedRoc@gmail.com Get Caked Bakery offers traditional American baked goods, specializing in vegan and gluten-free alternatives.

CHIROPRACTIC MONROE COUNTY CHIROPRACTIC, PC Dr. Justine O’Callahan DC 2132 Five Mile Line Rd, 2nd Floor, Penfield 585-383-0420 ChiropractorRochesterNY.com

Dr. Justine delivers quality, patientcentered care with individualized treatment plans specific to your needs. She is Webster Technique certified and has specialized training to treat pregnant women and children. See ad, page 15.

CONSULTING SWEET & WOODSY AROMATHERAPY

BIRTH RESOURCES ROCHESTER AREA BIRTH NETWORK Amy Haas and Dianne Cassidy AHaas@rabn.com DianneCassidy@Rochester.rr.com • rabn.org

Rochester Area Birth Network is a resource that advocates health, safety and informed options in childbearing. Rochester Area Birth Network supports the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative, a wellness model of maternity care issued by the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services, a group of individuals and national organizations with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies and families.

BREASTFEEDING PRODUCTS ALICE’S WONDERLAND

Erika Szustakowski 81 Lacey Ln, Brockport 585-698-5696 • Erikaski13@gmail.com Facebook.com/groups/AlicesWonderland3 A customized experience for all of your maternity, nursing, and children’s clothing and accessories. Practical and stylish breastfeeding clothing designed by me or you. See ad, page 32.

CHILDREN’S FITNESS FLYAROO FITNESS

Stacey Martin FitSmartie@gmail.com FitSmartie.com Offering fun fitness classes designed to teach children about healthy habits through yoga, dance and imagination. This program gets kids moving and learning simultaneously. See ad, page 17.

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Mindy MacLaren, Certified Aromatherapist SweetAndWoodsy.com Info@SweetAndWoodsy.com Nationally certified Aromatherapist Mindy MacLaren offers her expertise of essential oils FREE of charge to those who want to use them effectively and safely with their c l i e n t s . To e x p a n d y o u r knowledge, contact Mindy today. See ad, page 13.

DENTIST CONTEMPORARY DENTISTRY

Dr. Arlene Messer and Dr. Anna Belous 2052 S Clinton Ave, Rochester 585-244-3337 • DentistryWithAHeart.com

At Contemporary Dentistry, we care about your total health, offering an individualized approach for cavity prevention, including saliva testing, biocompatible materials, safe mercury filling removal, laser and minimally invasive dentistry. See ad, page 34.

ENERGY HEALING AWAKENINGS

Lori Palmer 625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport 585-615-6427 • Awakenings.life Lori Palmer, a Master- Instructor of Integrated Energy Therapy, helps those seeking to release their emotional baggage of the past. Her transformation/empowerment programs assist with personal growth in unwanted patterned behavior, authenticity in the present and manifesting your desired reality. See ad, page 31.

SAGE WALKER, LPN, ENERGY THERAPY

2349 Monroe Ave, 2nd floor, Rochester 585-317-4374 • TheAngelicLink@gmail.com TheAngelicLink.com Using Spiritual Response Therapy, Integrated Energy Therapy, Reiki and intuitive guidance to re-balance the body on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Work supports and complements standard medical treatments.

FAMILY MEDICINE HIGHLAND FAMILY MEDICINE 777 S Clinton Ave, Rochester 585-279-4800 Highland.URMC.edu/FamilyMed

At Highland Family Medicine, discover maternity care for expectant mothers, as well as primary health care for newborns, children and adults.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE LESLEY JAMES, MD

2851 Clover St, Pittsford 585-641-7102 LesleyJamesMD.com Dr. James’ mission is to enrich conventional medical practice with a more natural approach to prevention and healing in one holistic practice. She pays special attention to preconception health and provides natural treatment and guidance for ailments and issues of all kinds, with a focus on nutrition and an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle.

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION INSPIRED HEALTHY BODY Karin Franz, MS, MEd, CIHC 585-425-0338 InspiredHealthyBody.com

HEALTH AND WELLNESS TIME TO HEAL

427 S Main St, Canandaigua 3976 Buffalo St, Marion 585-202-5689 • TimeToHealSpa.com TimeToHealSpa@gmail.com Reflect your beauty within using essential oil treatments, Reiki, customized facials, ear candling and more. Retreat into a space of wellness as Wendy Jo works with you to find harmony and inner peace. See ad, page 25.

HOMEOPATHY AMITY ENGLESON, CHOM

625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport 585-766-7893 • Homeopathy@live.com HomeopathyRochester.com Amity is a classically trained homeopath offering a natural form of healing that works with the body, restoring health and vitality while relieving physical, mental and emotional symptoms. See ad, page 14.

INTEGRATED ENERGY THERAPY AWAKENINGS

Lori Palmer 625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport 585-615-6427.05 • Awakenings.life Lori Palmer, a Master-Instructor of Integrated Energy Therapy, helps those seeking to release their emotional baggage of the past. Her transformation/empowerment programs assist with personal growth in unwanted patterned behavior, authenticity in the present and manifesting your desired reality. See ad, page 31.

INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY ROCHESTER HOLISTIC CENTER

Mahipal Chaudhri, MD 890 Westfall Rd, Ste C, Rochester 585-690-3782 • RochesterHolisticCenter.com Dr. Chaudhri is an integrative psychiatrist offering alternative treatments for mental health, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. He uses supplements, nutrition and metabolic workups in addition to a traditional medicinal approach. See ad, page 17.

INTERNAL MEDICINE ROCHESTER HOLISTIC CENTER Shivender Thakur, MD 890 Westfall Rd, Ste C, Rochester 585-690-3782 RochesterHolisticCenter.com

Wi t h o v e r 3 0 y e a r s ’ e x p e r i e n c e in tr e a tin g patients, using a combination of Western methods that include progressive and holistic protocols. He treats both acute and chronic conditions. See ad, page 17.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE THERAPY HELENA LISTOWSKI, LMT

ONE Wellness Center 2349 Monroe Ave, 2nd floor, Rochester 585-329-8643 Specializing in lymph drainage therapy—detoxing waste and reducing chronic swelling. Also offering integrated bodywork using advanced modalities for relief of pain and restrictions.

Using fundamentals of functional medicine, Karin teaches how easy it is to drop excess weight, melt belly fat and reduce risk for chronic disease. Uncover the limiting beliefs keeping you stuck and empower yourself in a way that makes transformation inevitable. See ad, page 39.

ROCHESTER HOLISTIC CENTER

Kimberly Kavanagh 890 Westfall Rd, Ste C, Rochester 585-690-3782 • RochesterHolisticCenter.com

With more than 20 years’ experience, Kim helps patients by identifying and correcting nutrition deficiencies that have resulted in chronic health maladies. Specialties include depression, anxiety, arthritis, autoimmune conditions and many more. See ad, page 17.

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MASSAGE & WELLNESS HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES WELLNESS CENTER

458 Stone Rd, Rochester 585-663-6454 AngelHD1@hotmail.com HealthyAlternativesRochester.com

MASSAGE THERAPY JANET SHIPMAN MASSAGE THERAPY 595 Blossom Rd, Ste 307, Rochester 585-364-1820 JShipmanLMT@gmail.com ShipmanMassage.abmp.com

Regular massage is preventive healthcare, promoting overall wellness and rejuvenation. Shipman combines Swedish and deep tissue techniques to give each client personal, customized care for abundant health. See ad, page 24.

Carol Morissette, a LMT, RMT, certified herbalist and aromatherapist, offers Thermo & Integrated Energy Therapy, and sound healing guided meditations. Sound relieves stress, anxiety, pain, inflammation, sinuses, lowers blood pressure and improves immune system.

JANET SHIPMAN MASSAGE THERAPY 595 Blossom Rd, Ste 307, Rochester 585-364-1820 JShipmanLMT@gmail.com ShipmanMassage.abmp.com

Regular massage is preventative health care, promoting overall wellness and rejuvenation. Janet combines Swedish and deep tissue techniques to give each client personal, customized care. See ad, page 24.

LIFTED HANDS MASSAGE & WELLNESS

2349 Monroe Ave, Rochester 585-851-8318 • LiftedHandsMassage.com LiftedHandsMassage@gmail.com Jacob Toczynski, LMT, and Jen Dietrich, LMT, focus on whole wellness—addressing mind, body and soul with massage therapy and spiritual growth/meditation classes. Specializing in treatment-focused massage and opening to greater spiritual/emotional well-being.

NURTURING HANDS MASSAGE

Evelyn Spruill 640 Kreag Rd, Ste 202, Pittsford 585-230-0910 • Espru@Rochester.rr.com NHWellness.massagetherapy.com Offering the most thorough, relaxing, full-body massages. Specializing in Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, sports, pregnancy, newborn, infant and geriatric massage. doTERRA essential oils. $20 off first massage. See ad, page 14.

METAPHYSICAL LIGHTWAYS COMMUNITY 31 Market St, Brockport 585-484-8738 LightwaysJourney@aol.com LightwaysJourney.com

Rochester’s westside metaphysical store, featuring a huge variety of stones and crystals, incense, smudge, candles, jewelry, books, CD’s. Featuring classes and workshops on meditation, and personal and spiritual growth. See ad, page 15.

MINDBODY

Integrating the body, mind, and spirit through massage, craniosacral therapy, Reiki and various other modalities. Focusing on education and healing for better health. See ad, page 27.

NATURAL HEALING NATURAL STRESS REDUCTION SERVICES LLC

Robin Marshall, RN, HN-BC 7 W Main St, Webster 201-220-3558 Robin@NaturalStressReductionServices.com NaturalStressReductionServices.com A variety of natural healing energy modalities to reduce stress and improve your health. Acupressure, Reiki, healing touch, raindrop, HeartMath Resilience Coaching, Zentangle art. See ad, page 11.

NATURE EDUCATION EARTHWORKS INSTITUTE

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Floating offers various ways to relieve many conditions— such as joint and muscle pain—reduces stress, soothes pregnancy discomfort, depression and sleep disorders, enhances creativity and much more. See ad, page 5.

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ENJOY THE JOURNEY Bani Aello 585-957-6235 Bani@BaniAello.com BaniAello.com

Helping people enjoy the journey of life each step of the way. Teaching people the tools to have a happier, healthier life in spite of any circumstance through yoga, mindfulness, meditation, personal and professional growth. See ad, page 11.

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NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE NORTH SHORE NATUROPATHIC & ACUPUNCTURE Dr. Bonnie Cronin, ND, LAc 2349 Monroe Ave, Rochester 402 N Main St, Canandaigua 585-394-3490

Finding the cause to your health issues and using safe, effective, natural therapeutics, such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, oils, botanicals, homeopathies and acupuncture. Visit DrBonnieCronin.com for more information.

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2425 Clover St, Rochester 10773 Poags Hole Rd, Dansville 607-661-5497 • DrLauracs@gmail.com DrLauraND.com Sleggs studied four years at a naturopathic college after pre-med. Knowledgeable in traditional and natural medicine, she focuses on treating the root cause of illness and promotes healing by using a combination of herbs, homeopathics, nutrition and counseling. See ad, page 34.

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Private sessions and trainings in Rosen Method Bodywork, classes, workshops in Writing to Heal, Igniting Intimacy for Couples. Salibian’s work provides a safe place for people to reintegrate body and mind in order to heal both. All of her work creates a safe space and offers a process for people to come back home to themselves and take charge of their lives. See ad, page 11.

SURVIVING NATURALLY

Sandra Miceli, RN, FNP 75 W Main St, Webster • 800-664-0613 Thriving@SurvivingNaturally.com Surviving Naturally provides services in the areas of integrative family health; natural skin, nail and hair care; and counseling services for individuals and families. See ad, page 10.

PARENTING HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK

HolisticMoms.org Facebook.com/RochesterNYChapter The mission of HMN is to generate national awareness, education and support for holistic parenting and green living by providing nurturing, open-minded and respectful local community networks that encourage families to share these ideals and learn from each other.

PARENTING VILLAGE

585-270-1832 Connect@OurParentingVillage.org OurParentingVillage.org Facebook.com/ParentingVillageRochester P a r e n t i n g Vi l l a g e o ff e r s meaningful connection and crucial support to people on their parenting journeys, so that they may in turn offer the best of themselves to their children.

PERSONAL TRAINING GET FIT PERSONAL TRAINING

Josh Groth 860 Linden Ave, Rochester 585-713-5585 • JoshG@GetFitRoc.com GetFitRoc.com Get Fit Personal Training is a private facility that focuses on one-on-one training with the personal attention needed to improve your overall health and fitness goals.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY MOVE BETTER TO FEEL BETTER Fred Onufryk, MS, PT 1328 University Ave, Rochester 585-482-5060 OnufrykFredO@gmail.com MoveBetterToFeelBetter.com

Specializing in optimizing your health by moving, breathing and feeling better. Offering physical therapy and Feldenkrais to improve posture, relieve pain and restore your functional mobility. See ad, page 31.

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY NEXT LEVEL LIFE COACHING

Lisa Benesh East Side Wellness Center, 625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport 585-350-8138 • LBenesh@frontier.com LisaBeneshCoaching.com Next Level Life Coaching teaches Positive Psychology tools to clients wanting to make a permanent change in their lives. Areas of focus: weight loss, parenting, relationships, personal growth and career. See ad, page 31.

REIKI REIKI TRAININGS WITH SUDHA 3415 Clover St, Pittsford 585-754-0943 ReikiWithSudha@yahoo.com

Infuse your natural healing ability with reiki. Receive trainings in 1st, 2nd and Master’s level of the Usui Reiki System. Private healing sessions also available.

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Michelle Arbore SavvySocialMedia.net MArbore@SavvySocialMedia.net Provides training and assistance to business owners on a variety of social media platforms for business growth. Remove your challenges and focus on your business, meet new clients and spend more time with loved ones. See ad, page 33.

SPIRITUALITY ASSISI INSTITUTE

1400 N Winton Rd, Rochester 315-243-3760 Assisi-Institute.org A not-for-profit meditation center that hosts services, classes and events promoting a harmonious integration of Eastern Philosophy and Western Mysticism. Our teachings are complementary to any faith path.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT NEXT LEVEL LIFE COACHING

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WELLNESS CENTER BRIGHTON PATHWAYS

3200 Brighton Henrietta Rd, Rochester 585-242-9518 BrightonPathways.com Info@BrightonPathways.com Brighton Pathways to Health is a group of licensed, skilled and compassionate practitioners. We recognize that the body, mind and spirit must be in harmony in order for the whole person to become well and stay well. We offer Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, Chiropractic care and ongoing yoga, tai chi, meditation and other weekly classes and weekend seminars. See ad, page 33.

HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES WELLNESS CENTER

458 Stone Rd, Rochester 585-663-6454 HealthyAlternativesRochester@gmail.com HealthyAlternativesRochester.com Carol Morissette, LMT, RMT, certified herbalist and aromatherapist, offers Thermo Therapy amd Integrated Energy Therapy, sound healing, guided meditations and more. Sound relieves stress, anxiety, pain and inflammation, clears sinuses, lowers blood pressure and improves immune system.

WELLNESS PRODUCTS ARBONNE

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SWEET & WOODSY AROMATHERAPY

Mindy MacLaren, Certified Aromatherapist SweetAndWoodsy.com Info@SweetAndWoodsy.com Offering a line of natural essential oil-based products for home and family as well as consultations to address a wide range of health issues through aromatherapy, with a focus on pregnancy and children. Classes also offered. See ad, page 25.

YOGA FLOWER CITY YOGA

Barn Bazaar, 2851 Clover St, Pittsford 585-264-1166 FlowerCityYoga.com Flower City Yoga offers classes for adults, kids, teens and toddlers. They specialize in prenatal yoga, baby and me yoga and infant massage instruction classes. Vinyasa, gentle yoga, happy hour/open studio and active yoga are also offered. Flower City also offers personal, private training sessions.

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