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Publisher‛s Letter – Each month, Publisher Kelly Klein shares her thoughts on the featured monthly topic. She‛ll offer her entertaining and informative perspective with a nod to stories from her own experience.

News Briefs – Local and national news keeps you up-to-date on cutting-edge perspectives in the fields of natural health, alternative medicine, fitness and related fields. We welcome everyone‛s contributions of newsworthy information.

Health Briefs – Timely news items introduce and hook you up with the latest treatments and tools for specific health and wellness concerns. They include practical tips that you can use today to advance a healthy living lifestyle.

Global Briefs – The rainforest is half a world away, yet our health depends upon its health.

This department keeps you wired with relevant current events and opportunities for action vital to our planet‛s well-being.

Community Spotlight – Articles packed with insight into local businesses and healing arts practitioners that show how they can be of service to you and your loved ones. You‛ll be amazed by the level of knowledge and expertise to be found right here in Rochester!

Healthy Kids – Our children‛s health is paramount. This column helps parents and

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Natural Pet – We love to see our family pets active and thriving. Surprising alternative therapies, nutrition ideas and resources open new possibilities.

Fit Body – We all know that exercise and physical fitness are essential. The trick is finding the right options for you. We will supply fresh windows of thought that can help get you moving.

Healing Ways – Turn here to learn about therapies and modalities both new and traditional, all focused on enhancing the body-mind-spirit connection for optimal well-being.

Inspiration – Spreading light and encouraging positive perspectives, this column is a beacon that spotlights our interconnections with nature, spirit and community.

Wise Words – Exclusive interviews with renowned national and international leaders, experts and authors offer lively dialogues on topics both current and timeless.

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Calendar of Events – There‛s so much to do in Rochester. Check out the exciting classes, weekend workshops and special events that pop up each month.

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Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health

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Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress

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Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way

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Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine

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Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious

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Weighing the Pros and Cons

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elcome to Natural Awakenings of Rochester, a free monthly magazine offering helpful insights and practical tips for healthy, natural and environmentally friendly living. We join 95 other independently owned community editions nationwide, and I feel privileged to share it all with my beloved hometown.

Each month we will bring you cutting-edge information by national and local experts on optimal wellness, from nutrition, fitness, personal growth and creative expression to living sustainably on a healthy planet. We are here to help you improve the quality of your life, spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally.

As a fan of all things natural, organic and holistic, I’m excited by October’s theme of Sustainable Communities and focus on the benefits of chiropractic and acupuncture. My passion and affinity for a holistic way of life was inspired by my parents, both open-minded truth seekers who taught me to follow my instincts and to do what makes my heart and soul sing.

My daughter’s birth 13 years ago shifted my view of health care even further toward the importance of taking charge of my own health and wellness; we are, after all, our own best advocate. When Bryn’s birth was unexpectedly traumatic and the doctors did not expect my daughter to live, I reached out to the holistic community and found compassionate, healing approaches that saved her. This premiere issue is also a thank you to my family for the growing awareness and knowledge of how to live well that they managed to instill in me. My goal is to pay forward such enthusiasm for truly living well to our Greater Rochester community.

From the first time I picked up a copy of this magazine in Raleigh, North Carolina, I knew I was on the right track. It’s been thrilling to meet many more wonderful people and businesses in our community and I am especially thankful to our advertisers for coming on board because they believe in the concept and mission of Natural Awakenings. This magazine is a labor of love for everyone involved, and our team owes extra thanks to Reagan Burns of Lime Creative for her support in making it happen.

Our advertisers are the reason we can bring you informed editorial, so please reach out to them for products and services you need and let them know you found them here. Check out the Resource Guide to find the expertise you are seeking, along with the exciting events in October’s Calendar listings.

We always welcome ideas, thoughts, articles and any feedback you have to offer; my door is open. Please plan to join us for our launch party at the Ox and Stone restaurant, 282 Alexander Street, on September 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come celebrate with us and enjoy good food, drinks and company.

I hope you will enjoy this first issue and continue to walk hand-in-hand with us on your journey. I look forward to growing wiser together and mutually making our world a place where everyone is awakening in mind, body and spirit to be our authentic selves!

With love and gratitude,

Kelly Klein, Publisher RochesterAwakenings.com

newsbriefs Functional Medicine for Acute and Chronic Conditions

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he Rochester Holistic Center is now open at 890 Westfall Road, offering patient-centered functional medicine with two medical doctors, a functional medicine nutritionist and massage and yoga therapists.

A new way of healing, functional medicine identifies the root cause of an illness so it can be treated at its source. By analyzing a patient’s nutritional status, as well as using laboratory testing and evidence-based protocols, an overall picture of a patient’s health can be obtained, permitting identification of the root cause of a patient’s problem.

Whether the patient has an acute or chronic issue, finding the source of the problem permits a focused treatment plan that enhances the opportunity to achieve optimal health.

For more information, call Anu Chaudrhi at 585-690-3782, email Info@RochesterHolisticCenter.com or visit RochesterHolisticCenter.com. See ad, back cover.

New York State’s Largest Float Center Opens

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odymind Float Center, in Rochester, has installed a fourth float tank, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Owner David Brickman and his wife, Patti Sunwoo, note that the tank, called “the Cathedral”, by its manufacturer, British company Floataway, is wide enough for two people to float side-by-side and tall enough to stand in. Bodymind also houses Patti Sunwoo and the area’s only salt room for allDavid Brickman natural respiratory therapy.

By reducing stress and pain, floatation therapy can help address sleep disorders and enhance performance and creativity. Clients float effortlessly in complete privacy for 90 minutes in the tank filled with 10 inches of warm saltwater.

The tank’s large size makes it ideal for clients that wish to enjoy floatation therapy with a companion, while also enabling those with concerns about feeling claustrophobic to float without anxiety. Grab bars and an attendant call button make it suitable for guests with impaired mobility.

Cost: $65/90-minute float session; $95/2 sessions. $25/salt room. Location: 622 Park Ave., Rochester. For more information, call 585-413-0616 or visit BodymindFloatCenter.com.

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he student clinic at the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage, in Rochester, is offering public access to massage services at a reduced rate. As an integral part of the educational experience, the clinic allows students to practice their skills while being supervised by an New York state licensed massage therapist.

The Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage provides training in the science of massage with the intent of graduating exceptionally trained, highly qualified massage therapists. Instructors are experienced registered massage therapists, passionate about both the practice of effective massage and teaching new practitioners. Classes are deliberately kept small so that each student receives personalized instructor attention and feels comfortable in a safe and supportive environment.

Cost: $35/single 50-minute session; $30/session for three or more sessions. Location: 302 N. Goodman St., Ste. 200. For more information, call 585-241-0070, email RocAdmissions@ OSTM.edu or visit OSTM.edu. See ad, page 7. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs New Natural Wellness Practice Opens in Webster

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urviving Naturally, a wellness center that focuses on prevention, is now open at 75 West Main Street, in Webster. Owner Sandra Miceli, a family nurse practitioner specializing in natural approaches to mind, body and soul wellness, works closely with her Surviving Naturally staff, which includes two mental health counselors, a natural cosmetologist and a performance trainer.

Miceli’s philosophy is aligned with that of functional medicine and (L to R:) Kathryn DiSalvo, LMH; contends that if the body gets the nuTracy Migliore, emotional wellness counselor; trients it needs, it will heal itself. By Bruce Stockton, performance counselor; helping patients prevent illness before Sandra Miceli, family nurse practitioner; it starts, many serious and chronic Nina LaRosa, natural cosmetologist conditions can be curtailed before they have a chance to become ingrained and more difficult to treat. While the main goal is prevention, Surviving Naturally welcomes individuals that are already dealing with health challenges.

For more information, call 1-800-664-0613 or visit SurvivingNaturally.com. See ad, page 20.

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ore Rhythm Pilates has expanded its studio space, adding a second fitness room to accommodate more classes, fresh formats, four new instructors and an in-house nutritionist. Studio owner Tracy Janczak, a Stottcertified Pilates instructor and former professional dancer, offers classic Pilates Reformer sessions and other complementary classes such as Pilates Mat, Burn at the Barre and core interval. The additional space has allowed her to add spinning, dance fusion and aerial Pilates to the schedule.

The new room will be dedicated to Core Rhythm Pilates signature Reformer sessions. The Reformer is a versatile, non-motorized exercise machine upon which clients sit or recline to safely perform Pilates strength exercises. Precision movements focus on core muscles and then branch out to strengthen and tone the entire body. The Pilates discipline accentuates quality of movement over quantity, improving flexibility and muscular symmetry while emphasizing alignment, balance and control. Class size is limited to assure personalized attention.

“Fitness should be fun,” says Janczak. “My mission is to empower people to lead a healthier, happier lifestyle through Pilates.”

Location: The Place in Victor Village, 10 E. Main St. For more information, call 585-729-8015 or visit CoreRhythmPilatesStudio.com.

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Essential Oils of the Month Club Opens

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eginning in October, Beth Garver and her 11-year-old daughter, Tabetha, are launching Essential Oils of the Month, a membership club created by their company, Aromatherapy Anywhere and Essential Oils

by Tabs, which allows local residents the opportunity to buy pure, natural, therapeutic-grade essentials oils on a recurring basis at affordable prices.

Limited to 15 members, the club is offering both six- and 12-month memberships. Both levels include access to online resources, membership in a private Facebook group and aromatherapy product offers and discounts. Club members can: participate in an online forum with others interested in alternative medicine, wellness, health, healing and happiness; share recipes; discuss challenges; make new friends; and explore the use of essential oils.

Delivery is available by mail or by appointment from Garver or at Soulstice Artisan Market, in Rochester, on the first Thursday of each month.

icensed Acupuncturist Renee Nearpass is opening a second clinic at 500 Helendale Drive, in Rochester, as a part of the Laurelton Wellness Group. To celebrate, Nearpass is offering a free consultation and 50 percent discount to Natural Awakenings readers for their first Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture appointment.

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A minimally invasive, natural procedure based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture helps reduce the signs of aging and offers treatment for abdominal toning and weight loss.

Nearpass is one of the few certified practitioners in Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture, and she has given presentations with health and wellness professionals in the area to introduce the benefits of this practice.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 585-598-3866, email Info@ PerintonFamilyAcupuncture.com or visit PerintonFamilyAcupuncture.com. See ad, page 5.

Peace cannot be kept by force;

it can only be achieved by understanding. ~Albert Einstein

Location: Soulstice Artisan Market, 632 Winton Rd. N. For more information, call Beth Garver Beha at 585-230-7604, email BGarver@rochester.rr.com, or visit AromaTherapyByTabs.BlogSpot.com, or visit Aromatherapy Anywear and Essential Oils by Tabs or Essential Oils of the Month Club on Facebook.

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healthbriefs THERMAL IMAGING IS A PREVENTATIVE TOOL

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hermography uses infrared imaging technology free of radiation and invasive techniques to monitor overall health and wellness. Its most widespread use is in breast scanning. According to the American College of Clinical Thermology, thermography is “an adjunct to the appropriate usage of mammography and not a competitor. In fact, thermography has the ability to identify patients at the highest risk and actually increase the effective usage of mammographic imaging procedures.”

“Thermography measures subtle temperature changes in the skin associated with underlying pathology… [and] can detect physiologic changes associated with a cancer while it is still at a cellular level before it becomes visible on a mammogram,” says Thomas Hudson, M.D., the author of Journey to Hope and a board-certified radiologist specializing in mammography. “That’s really prevention, which is a significant aspect that is missing in the conventional medical model,” he remarks.

Thermal scanning is safe for everyone, including children, nursing mothers and women with implants, according to Robyn Van Zeilen, a certified clinical thermographic technician and founder of Dynamic Thermal Imaging, in Rochester. “Thermography is a part of true preventive care, providing early warnings that empower patients to take control and make changes,” she affirms.

Van Zeilen may be reached at 585-734-6083, Info@NYDTI.com or NYDTI.com.

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YOGA PRACTICE PUMPS UP DETOXIFYING ANTIOXIDANTS

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ndian researchers recruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers practiced hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation.

The other 30 volunteers underwent physical training exercises.

At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E, among subjects in the yoga group. These participants also showed lower levels of oxidized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, all indicating better detoxification. Meanwhile, the exercise-only group showed no changes in these parameters.

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esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits.

The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy. Dietary intake information was collected through face-to-face interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alphacarotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk.

The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among premenopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke.

Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens. Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene.

Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.

globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Doable Renewables

Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future

Stanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology.

The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit. “The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes.

The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydrogen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. High-temperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion.

Transmission lines carrying energy between states or countries will prove one of the greatest challenges. With natural energy sources, electricity needs to be more mobile, so that when there’s no sun or wind, a city or country can import the energy it needs. The biggest problem is which companies should pay to build and maintain the lines.

Source: SingularityHub.com

Clever Collaborations

Renewables Gain Ground Worldwide Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council.

Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations.

In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months.

China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards.

In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways.

Primary Source: Earth Policy Institute

Coastal Caretaking Zoning Tropical Waters Like Land Resources

In the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, 24 scientists from Canada, the U.S., the UK, China, Australia, New Caledonia, Sweden and Kenya affirm that one-fifth of humanity lives within 60 miles of a tropical coastline, primarily in developing countries. They warn that growing populations and the increasing impact of climate change ensure that pressures on these coastal waters will only grow.

Most locations are lacking in holistic, regional management approaches to balance the growing demands from fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, oil, gas and mineral extraction, energy production, residential development, tourism and conservation.

Lead author Peter Sale, of the United Nations University’s Canadianbased Institute for Water, Environment and Health, states, “We zone land for development, farms, parks, industry and other human needs. We need a comparable degree of care and planning for coastal ocean waters. We subject [the sea], particularly along tropical shores, to levels of human activity as intense as those on land.

The result is widespread overfishing, pollution and habitat degradation.”

According to the paper, solutions must address a larger geographic scale over a longer period of time; focus on multiple issues (conservation, fisheries enhancement and land-based pollution); and originate from a local jurisdiction to gain traction with each community.

View the paper at Tinyurl.com/ OceanZoning.

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It’s a Top-Ranked Superstar Fruit

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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples— is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood.

Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Strategic Eating

Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxidation produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised. There is nothing to prevent a surge or fire.”

This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised.

When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and accelerated aging.

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Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/ foodnews/list.php). That’s yet another sound reason, along with better taste and nutrition, to go organic.

apple, help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues.

Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet. So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital.

With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked.

Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels.

“Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization.

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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.”

It helps to know that imperfectlooking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit.

In 2012, Hayes worked with Tom O’Neill, general manager of Canada’s Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, to repackage smaller “unacceptable” apples into an ideal bag weight and size for a second-grader to carry and share in school meal and snack programs.

Previously, these “too-small” apples were being tilled back into soil or sold in Europe because there was no market for them here,” says Hayes. “So, we looked for ways to honor imperfect fruit.”

Other beneficial movements against food waste that are also making produce more affordable include France’s Intermarché supermarket’s popular inglorious fruits and vegetables campaign, with the tagline, “As good, but 30 percent cheaper,” and Portugal’s ugly fruit program. Such initiatives are raising happy awareness of so-called imperfect, and often organically grown, food.

By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility.

Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.

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Sweet Satisfaction for Gluten-Free Yearnings

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hen Calvin Eaton and Once Eaton met Fox, plans to Blossom Fox met at an open The Gluten Free Chef Market artisanal food store in 2013, and Bakery quickly evolved. One they quickly discovered their shared of only three certified, dedicated, passion for quality baked goods and gluten-free bakeries in Rochester, creative detail, especially gluten-free The Gluten Free Chef specializes in baking. Now partners in The Gluten gluten-free, dairy-free recipes. The Free Chef Market and Bakery, which bakery has a retail storefront that opened in June at 181 Monroe Avenue, offers cookies, brownies, cupcakes, in Rochester, the two could not have quick breads, sandwich breads and had different introductions to the baking French patisserie-style baked goods business, though. daily. The blog provides additional Owners Calvin Eaton and Blossom Fox at the gluten-free recipes for every meal.

For Fox, a lifelong love of cooking ribbon cutting for their Grand Opening.

Wedding, birthday and specialty started in the home kitchen beside her cakes can be custom ordered, as well. Fox, who consults with mother. In 2009, Fox graduated magna cum laude from the custom clients, remarks, “I take great pride in preparing each intense, 15-month, full-time Baking and Pastry Arts program at special order and put top priority on paying attention to detail Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, in Orlando, Florida. and making the occasion perfect. During the consult, each Although she had employment opportunities throughout the client can share in the overall vision and design process.” country, Fox returned to Rochester and started a small-scale, For restaurant owners, specialty food providers and home-based, wedding cake design business. caterers, the option to pre-order from The Gluten Free Chef For Eaton, the interest in baking was born of necessity. allows them to offer certified gluten-free items on their menu.

While living in Nashville, he began experiencing serious Eaton affirms, “My current goal is to continue to raise health issues, including fibromyalgia and digestive problems. awareness for celiac disease, gluten intolerance and gluten In mid-2009, after Eaton had adopted a mainly plant-based, sensitivity both in Rochester and beyond. The Gluten Free gluten-free and dairy-free diet, he was formally diagnosed Chef can be both a source for products and an information with celiac disease and started blogging about it in 2012 at TheGlutenFreeChefBlog.com. For those diagnosed with celiac hub for those diagnosed with celiac disease, as well as longdisease, consuming gluten, a protein found in grains, including time gluten-free foodies.” As co-owners of the Gluten Free Chef, Eaton and Fox have managed what many strive for— wheat, rye and barley, results in an autoimmune response turning their dream into reality. that causes inflammation and damage to the villi that line the small intestine, making it difficult to absorb nutrients. When For more information, call 585-369-6321 or visit Eaton learned that the disease can be managed by eliminating TheGlutenFreeChefBlog.com. See ad, page 19. gluten from the diet, he started experimenting with gluten-free cooking. The popularity of his gluten-free, dairy-free baked goods among his friends and family started him thinking about James Occhiogrosso is freelance writer for Natural opening a gluten-free bakery.

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In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices.

DYNAMIC DUO

Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health

by Kathleen Barnes

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hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches.

Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success.

“What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA).

“Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to

stimulate healing,” Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.

Growing Movement

Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury

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shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed.

While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.

Proven Practice

Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says.

For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says.

He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions.

“When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker.

Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable.

Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices.

“Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell.

Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world.

In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices.

Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow.

Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls.

Locate a certified practitioner at AmericanBoardOfChiropracticAcupuncture. org/about-us/find-a-diplomate.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Chiropractic Treatment for Infants and Children

by Paula Derleth

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any parents that have experienced successful results from chiropractic care seek the same for their children. Chiropractors advise checking a newborn’s spine because spinal trauma can occur during the birthing process.

Chiropractic manipulation must be modified to fit the specific newborn or child and gentle enough not to damage developing spinal structures. Practitioners that treat infants and children regularly should be specially trained in pediatric chiropractic techniques.

According to the chiropractic model, the primary reason to treat children is to correct minor disturbances in spinal structure and alignment. As a child grows and becomes involved in strenuous play and organized sports, the possibility of spinal misalignments and injury increases. Such injuries, even if relatively minor, can be more serious for a child than an adult.

During this period of active growth, a small trauma can grow into a larger problem by interfering with or disturbing spinal alignment and possibly impinging on a nerve.

According to the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, chiropractic can help children with issues such as asthma, allergies and chronic ear infections by improving circulation, as well as helping with the more typical back and neck pain associated with injuries.

The central nervous system controls multiple body functions through the spine. Chiropractic theory proposes that when the spine

is damaged or stressed, it can send out conflicting messages to the brain.

Infants can be subject to nerve irritation due to a stressed position or restricted movement in the uterus or complications and trauma induced during birth. Older children can be subject to stress due to exposure to environmental toxins or poor food choices, as well as injuries

According to chiropractic medicine, children with these types of distorted nerve signals may experience irritability, poor sleep habits, bed-wetting, difficulty with attention or concentration, developmental delays, behavior problems, digestive problems and many other issues. Sometimes children with stressed or damaged nerve communication channels are incorrectly diagnosed and treated for psychological conditions that can be alleviated by chiropractic.

While chiropractic can help with many health issues, the qualified practitioner is well aware of its limitations. A friendly chiropractor, trained and certified in pediatric and early childhood manipulation, can provide a positive experience, leading the child to enjoy and value chiropractic treatment as an adult.

Dr. Paula Derleth, a Rochester native, specializes in pediatric chiropractic and treatment during pregnancy. Her practice, Derleth Chiropractic, is located at 625 Ayrault Rd., in Fairport. For more information, call 585-598-3535, email DerlethChiropractic@gmail.com or visit DerlethChiropractic.com. See ad, page 6.

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Chiropractic for the Whole Family

by James Occhiogrosso

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r. Edwin Vega, pain and illness are Jr. and Dr. thought to be caused Yasellyn Diazby misalignments of Vega both graduated the spine that interrupt from New York or distort the signals Chiropractic College of the spinal nerves in 2004 with doctorate to the brain. The degrees. At the time, chiropractor aims to they were good friends identify and remove and agreed to go into such interferences, business together, allowing the body to opening the Rochester communicate with the Dr. Edwin Vega, Jr. (right) and Chiropractic Clinic. In brain more effectively.

Dr. Yasellyn Diaz-Vega 2006, they married, “The body is more and have changed the company name likely to heal and perform better when its to Vega Chiropractic and Wellness. communication system is working at 100 Both doctors focus on the structure percent efficiency,” explains Yasellyn. and function of the spine, posture and During the first visit, patients receive the nervous system. Edwin remarks, a thorough spinal and nervous system “Areas of the spine where there is exam, which may include palpation, degeneration or misalignment often or a manual examination of the spine; place pressure on the spinal nerves. measuring heat differences from one level If not corrected, such misalignments of the spine to another and from one can lead to serious health problems, side of the spine to the other; and taking pain and disease. Many conventional X-ray images. The report of findings is medical doctors and chiropractic reviewed with the patient at a separate practices in the area focus mainly appointment within a few days. on patient symptoms. Yasellyn and I Edwin and Yasellyn are active focus primarily on improving the spine members of the International alignment and removing subluxation.”

Chiropractic Pediatric Association In chiropractic, the nervous system (ICPA) and enjoy helping adults and is viewed as the body’s regulator; children. Yasellyn is also certified by the

ICPA in the Webster Technique, which is designed to help relieve uterine and sacral constraints in pregnant women so that babies in utero can get into the best possible position prior to birth.

Yasellyn shares her passion for families in monthly meetings based around the quarterly magazine Pathways to Family Wellness. In the meetings, parents discuss topics from the publication’s articles, including breastfeeding, nutrition, chiropractic care, birth, community involvement, parenting and other holistic themes.

Vega Chiropractic sponsors and works with community organizations such as Parenting Village, Rochester Area Birth Network, Latino Rotary Club, Latinas Unidas and Rochester Business Association. The practice also participates in several health fairs and trade shows.

Vega Chiropractic and Wellness is a caring family-oriented practice that provides corrective chiropractic care. “Our passion is to help families stay healthy for a lifetime and live their lives to the fullest,” affirms Edwin, noting that many children in the U.S. are overmedicated. He adds, “Optimal health involves an overall plan that includes chiropractic care, exercise and proper nutrition. This is why we stand for less drugs and unnecessary surgeries.”

Vega Chiropractic and Wellness is located at 1732 E. Ridge Rd., in Rochester. For more information, call 585-266-2782 or visit VegaChiropracticWellness.com. See ad, page 8.

James Occhiogrosso is a staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazine.

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before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared bottom expanding completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.

Ocean Breath

Breath-Taking Wisdom Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress

by Lane Vail

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e draw an astounding 22,000 breaths daily, but because breathing is involuntary, we often take it for granted. Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide amazing energy, awareness and control, and dramatically improve our mental, physical and creative performances, according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time. That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.

Everyday Ease

Lee paints a picture of perfect breathing: “Watch a baby breathe; it looks like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and displace space in the abdomen.

However, “Breathing can fall victim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walking,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix, Arizona.

He points to “shoulder breathing”, characterized by a lifting of the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting.

“Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains.

Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Deep breathing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to achieve deeper states of prayer, meditation and contemplation, he notes.

Try these six healing techniques.

Six-Second Breath

Lee’s six-second breath is a simple prescription for stress that can be used anytime, anywhere. Relax the abdominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moisturize the air

The yoga breath ujjayi, or ocean-sounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose. Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi creates resistance to air flow, triggering receptors deep within the lungs’ alveoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells. It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”

Target Breathing

A recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breathing, combined with relaxation, effectively diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trauma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire that pattern.” Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body needing healing, advises Lee.

Bellows Breath

Brown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing the neurophysiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bellows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while pulling the elbows down alongside the ribs with fingers closing gently.

Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy individuals.

4-2-10 Breathing

Anxiety attacks often generate feelings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhalation reinforces panic.

Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongating exhalations. Inhale through the nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional thinking to rational problem solving.

“Concentrating on the breath makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.”

Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com. natural awakenings

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SUSTAINABLE

CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way

by Christine MacDonald

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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too.

It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

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cities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches.

“We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure.

“The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”

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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently.

Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand).

Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

Friendly Neighborhoods

Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city.

While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum.

The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowl-

edge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

New York City residents taking an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden.

centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and online app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth. Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents.

One common denominator of the new urbanism is an ~ Charles Montgomery, amplification of what’s Happy City considered to be in the Upgraded public welfare. Through Transportation partnerships among public and private sectors and community groups, organiWith America’s roads increasingly zations like EcoDistricts are developing clogged with pollution-spewing veways to help communities in the afterhicles, urban planners in most larger math of natural disasters like hurricanes U.S. cities are overseeing the expanand tornadoes, seasonal flooding and sion of subway and light rail systems, water shortages. Coastal cities, for exrevamped street car systems and even ample, are grappling with ways to safeferry and water taxi services in some guard public transit and other vulnerable places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from four New England infrastructure.

Designing for better public health is states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas a central tenet of sustainability, as well. and Oregon, which have joined CaliforActive Design Guidelines for promoting nia in building networks of EV charging physical activity, which first gained tracstations, funding fleets of no- or lowtion in New York City before becoming a emission government cars and making national trend, intend to get us moving. green options clearer for consumers. If Banishing the core bank of elevators all goes as planned, the nine states esfrom central locations, architects substitimate that 3.3 million plug-in automotute invitingly light and airy stairwells. biles could hit the streets by 2025.

Evolving cityscapes make it easier for

Mass transit, biking and walking commuters to walk and bike. are often quicker and cheaper ways to

Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washget around in densely populated urban

ington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobile-centric downtown area.

Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.

Clean Energy The ways we make and use energy are currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar cooperatives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices.

Startup companies using computer algorithms map the solar production potential of virtually every rooftop in the country.

However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly becoming part of the new normal, they are only part of the energy revolution just getting started.

In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities

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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Local Food

What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket.

Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

Waste Reduction

While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste.

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projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution.

For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program.

Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —oldfashioned underground sewage systems.

Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls.

The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone.

Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science.

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HAPPINESS GOES VIRAL

by Christine MacDonald Since the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan first came up with the idea of ditching standard measures of prosperity for a more inclusive Gross National Happiness (GNH) about a decade ago (GrossNationalHappiness.com), it has spread around the world. After gaining a U.S. foothold in Seattle, dozens of American cities and institutions have adopted the central tenets—the idea that the time has come to rethink our concept of well-being.

Today, the nonprofit Happiness Alliance (HappyCounts.org) supports grassroots activists that are challenging the idea that economic activity always leads to happiness and is pioneering new ways to think about and measure life satisfaction, resilience and sustainability.

GNH proponents from around the country came together in Vermont last May for their fifth North American conference.

Alliance Executive Director Laura Musikanski says that more than 50,000 people and 100 municipalities, college campuses and businesses have been using the GNH Index, developed to more accurately gauge a community’s happiness, and the group expects to see even more growth as its expanding website tools allow more people to connect online.

“Economic success in terms of money only correlates with happiness up to a certain point,” she remarks.

“After you meet your basic needs, the biggest things determining your happiness are community and feeling that you can trust the people around you and the democratic process.”

While faith may be in short supply when it comes to community and politics today, Musikanski thinks there’s cause for optimism, because happiness is a core value in this country. “We believe in the Declaration of Independence and ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’

These are truly American values.”

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Live Your True Self Four Tools Guide Us on Our Life Journey

by Indira Dyal-Dominguez

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tarting today, we can experience life as a naturally unfolding expression of our vision and realize the contribution we are here to make. Living a truly good and purposeful life becomes as natural as breathing as we shift into a new paradigm based on the four tools of connect, listen, trust and act.

In most people’s current paradigm, the limited and limiting human mind will shape and drive our day-to-day actions whenever we allow it to. When we buy into it, it becomes our automatic truth, organizing our energy around fears for survival.

Everything changes when we stop focusing primarily on what we need to do in order to function and survive. Instead, by realizing that our essence is energy, we gain powerful access to our ability to separate the human mind’s chatter from our higher consciousness, shifting us into a new relationship with who we are. That’s where we can now go for the answers that are unique to us and aligned with our true journey and purpose.

Connect. The initiating step of seeing our real self as an eternal energetic force of higher consciousness activates our alignment with the universal vibrational force of all creation. This energy frequency

becomes real and available to us.

Listen. By learning to distinguish between the mind’s busyness and intuited messages of our true self, we come to more consistently align our actions with our highest being. As a result, we naturally walk a path of honoring both our highest self and others.

Trust. The inner guidance we discern often defies logic, but we begin to trust that it knows best. The beauty is that because everything is in relationship with everything else, when one piece of our life changes or moves forward it

shifts the entire energy and relationship with everything else, allowing for a new relationship and a new result. Such trust goes deep, activating our inner knowing of who we are; not from the basis of a thought or concept, but as our new reality. We are listening to and heeding our most authentic self.

Act. Be aware that when we honor our higher self, transcending the human mind’s control, the ego will fight for its survival. It may argue for doing something else, not doing it fully or create circumstances that make it tough to act from an authentic place. Now we can release such mind suggestions and choose what supports our true journey.

We are here to experience our own magnificence as we walk our journey on Earth. In acting, we are saying, “I am not my mind; I am a wellspring of divine truth.” We are claiming our eternal identity.

Indira Dyal-Dominguez’s new book, YOU: A Spiritual Being on a Spiritual Journey, is based on 15 years of personal experience using the four tools and living from the spirit within while developing and sharing programs that guide others to connect with their true self.

Access free tools at IndiraToday.com.

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The Sun’s Electrifying Future Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine

by Linda Sechrist

“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy.

What a source of power!

I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” ~ Thomas Alva Edison in 1931

Energy Engine

Humankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shining on Earth could power the world for a year. Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photo-

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voltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solar-powered communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed

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by then-President Jimmy Carter.

Making the most of the “alchemy of sunlight” that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin writes about in The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, has required a global village of inventors, visionaries, scientists and engineers. Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and reduced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the remotest villages in developing countries have electricity.

“Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associated equipment on the ground, the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Changing Lives Around the World, Empowering America, and Saving the Planet.

As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing countries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by grants. “While we were cost-effective and decisive, the results were due to the honest, hardworking and dedicated people we found there,” he advises.

Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Greenpeace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation company SELCO-India, which has supplied solar home systems

to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rockville, Maryland.

Today, thanks to solar

Economic Engine

developing countries

The U.S. currently has an operating capacity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough to power more than 2.2 million average American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013 reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state.

According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar electric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of

power, many of the remotest villages in have electricity. photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, New York and New Mexico.

Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway nationally. Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity.

The two experts expect solar energy to be a major catalyst of global political and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access this cheapest form of unlimited energy.

“If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their electricity from the sun, why can’t Americans do the same?” he queries.

In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, president of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy.

“Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says.

“What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and challenges.

What we have going for us is the greatest resource of all—human creativity—and for the first time in history, we are going to see it employed on a global scale.”

To learn more, visit SunPowerBook.com and DanielYergin.com.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for Neville Williams’ recorded interview.

Solar Blocks

by Neville Williams

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conomics, rather than technological concerns, are now driving the adoption of clean, safe, solar electricity to preserve the environment.

During this transition to a new energy paradigm, we can choose to embrace the solar imperative now, rather than later, and prepare for a post-carbon lifestyle without sacrificing our present quality of life.

Many hurdles have been overcome in the shift away from fossil fuels during the past two decades. Challenges still exist, but the hope is that we are on our way toward a brighter future with solar electricity made universally available. n The cost of solar photovoltaics has dropped 75 percent in the past four years, thanks to China. n Solar electricity is now the least expensive energy source in many markets,

overcoming for the first time the economic argument that it’s too expensive. n Innovative partnerships like that formed by green energy provider Viridian with large, full-service solar provider SolarCity lease solar panels to homeowners and businesses that significantly reduce upfront costs. Installation costs, which once averaged more than $20,000, can now amount to just hundreds of dollars.

storage, which allows the use of sun power at night, well-financed new “smart grid” technologies are rapidly emerging.

n Solar is disrupting the century-old central power generation model, and the challenge is to get the utility industry to change and adopt distributed solar. Utility companies that previously ignored solar energy now fear it might threaten their bottom line if they don’t get with the program.

n The impending showdown will be between corporate power and people power, comprised of homeowners and businesses producing their own electricity. The politics of energy is central to our national future. The question is, Can we change?

n While the next big obstacle is energy

Learn more at NevilleWilliams.com.

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TRICK & TREAT Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious

by Avery Mack

Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer options will up the ongoing fun factor.

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Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.

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Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped 22

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by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing.

Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks.

(Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/ UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.”

Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants.

Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.

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For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wildlife/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah.

“Older kids will love a block party.

Solar twinkle lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like wooden toys, juices, raisins or glutenfree crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert at another and music or scary movies at a third.”

“Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey. “Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.”

Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair. Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs.

“Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile. Prepare a cheesy fondue with whole-grain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.

Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

More EcoTreat Tips 4 Keep kids’ hair dry after applying temporary coloring to keep ingredients from running.

4 Mix cornstarch and beet juice to make “blood”.

4 Post a door notice that this family is giving out healthy snacks. Search out organic, fair trade, GMO-, gluten-, nut- and sugar-free treats in recyclable packaging (or no packaging at all). Avoid artificial preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup.

4 After gutting the pumpkin, roast the seeds for a snack and purée the pumpkin to add fiber and flavor to recipes.

4 Post-Halloween, compost the jack-o’-lanterns and gourds and add any corn stalks to foliage recycling.

Find more tips at Tinyurl.com/ Eco-Halloween.

Contributing sources: Green Halloween.org, SafeCosmetics.org

A Terrifyingly Healthy Halloween!

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ids can make individual pizzas starting with pre-baked crusts, bagels or English muffins. Choose whole wheat or gluten-free as desired. Smaller sizes allow for portion control. Add toppings and cheeses, regular or vegan, pop in the oven and serve.

Want fun shapes like a Halloween cat or scarecrow? Make an organic crust with a recipe from RealFood GirlUnmodified.com/fail-proof-organicpizza-dough, or try a whole-wheat version like one found at EatingWell. com/recipes/whole_wheat_pizza_ dough.html (using whole wheat and organic, unbleached all-purpose flour and a natural granulated sugar).

Kid-Friendly Pizzas Yields 8 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 8 bagels evenly split, English muffins or prepared pizza rounds 1 garlic clove, peeled and split lengthwise 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 cup organic pizza or marinara sauce One protein, such as lean ground beef or soy crumbles (browned and drained); sliced vegetarian pepperoni; turkey or vegetarian bacon (fried, drained and broken into pieces); or peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces Red, yellow or green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, sliced or diced black or green olives, drained pineapple bits, garlic cloves, drained and roasted 1 to 11/2 cups shredded mozzarella or vegan mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly oil two cookie sheets and set aside. Open and arrange bagels or muffins on the sheets.

If using prepared pizza rounds, place on sheets whole.

Rub each piece of bread lightly with cut garlic. Brush each round with olive oil.

Bake for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to stove top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Return to oven for 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove, spread with sauce.

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draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers.

Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars.

Raise the oven heat to 375° F. Begin with the proteins, then layer the vegetables and special ingredients and top with a layer of cheese.

Return the rounds to the hot oven and bake until the cheese melts. Cool slightly and serve.

French Bread Pizza Dough 2 Tbsp active dry yeast 2 cups very warm water 2 Tbsp natural granulated sugar 3 cups organic unbleached all-purpose or bread flour, divided 2-to-1 2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 cups whole wheat flour, divided 2-to-1 Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly grease baking pans.

Dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. Stir gently, let yeast rise until frothy foam covers surface. Mix dough by hand with a dough hook or using an electric mixer.

Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, salt and olive oil and mix well.

Add 2 cups whole wheat flour (grind just before using for maximum nutrition).

Gradually add the additional flour until a smooth dough forms. Depending on altitude and humidity, more or less may be needed. Mix until dough is smooth.

Remove to flour-dusted bread board. Shape and roll out to about ½-inch thick, top with marinara sauce, cheese and desired toppings.

Bake at 400° F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden around the edges.

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Aunt Judy’s Taco Stacks Yields 6 generous servings This one-dish treat contains all of the major food groups. Prepare favorite taco ingredients and stack them on organic blue-corn chips or a bed of torn lettuce.

Homemade salsa adds more veggies and zing. Use a recipe like one at AllRecipes.com/recipe/fresh-salsa-2. For a flavor twist, add diced avocado sprinkled with lemon juice to keep the bright green color; red, green, orange or yellow peppers; and fruit like mangos or peaches.

1 to 2 Tbsp olive oil (if needed) 11/4 lb naturally raised lean ground meat or meat substitute 1 small onion, 2-in or less in diameter, chopped 1 (8-oz) can organic tomato sauce 1 tsp chili powder 3 /4 tsp ground cumin Natural salt and pepper to taste 2 (151/2-oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped in 1/4-inch pieces 1 bunch cilantro leaves, stems removed 11/2 cups organic shredded cheddar, Mexican blend or vegan cheese 1 (151/2-oz) can black olives, drained and sliced 1 (8-oz) container of regular or vegan sour cream 1 small head Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped 1 (1-lb) bag organic blue corn, whole grain, artisan, white or yellow corn or gluten-free baked tortilla chips Add 1 Tbsp oil to an 8-to-10-inch skillet and heat over medium-high heat 24

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until the oil just begins to simmer. Add chopped onion and stir. Sweat for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the ground meat or meat substitute. If needed, add oil. Stir to break up large clumps and cook until browned.

Remove from skillet and drain the meat. Return to skillet, and then add tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend and simmer over medium heat until the sauce begins to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Keep warm.

Place beans, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, olives and sour cream in separate bowls. On a serving plate, put Romaine lettuce, taco chips or a combination of the two. Add toppings and salsa as desired.

Optional substitution: Use one 8-oz can of tomatoes with green chiles instead of the tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin.

Salsa Fresca Yields 3 cups 8 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 bunch green onions, sliced 3 jalapeño peppers (or to taste), seeded, stems removed, finely minced (wear gloves and work in a ventilated area) 1 to 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp natural salt Juice of 1 lime Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill covered. Adjust seasonings before serving.

Spicy Cheese Fondue with Crudités and Croutons 1 24-oz round of unsliced sourdough bread 3 cups (12 oz) organic sharp cheddar cheese, grated 12 oz organic Neufchâtel cheese, softened 1 cup organic sour cream 1 cup green onions, chopped 2 (7-oz) cans green chilies, diced ½ tsp salt Directions for bread bowl Preheat oven to 350° F. Cut off and reserve

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the top of the sourdough bread round.

Hollow the inside with a small knife, leaving a ¾-inch shell. Cut remaining bread into 1½-inch cubes for croutons.

Directions for fondue Mix together the cheeses, sour cream, onions, chilies and salt. Spoon the mix into the bread bowl, replace the reserved top. Wrap tightly with several layers of foil and place on baking sheet. Bake at 350° F for 1 hour or until cheeses melt. During the last half-hour of cooking, toast bread cubes. Remove bread from foil and place on a serving tray. Encircle with vegetables and toasted croutons.

Toasted Croutons for Fondue Dipping Cut one 16-oz baguette of sourdough bread into ½-inch pieces and add the cubed bread from hollowing the sourdough loaf. Add ½ cup of melted butter. Toss bread gently to coat it.

Place in oven during the last half-hour the fondue is baking. Remove when crisp, not hard.

Crudités for Fondue Dipping Plan 4 servings per pound of vegetables of broccoli, zucchini, celery, cauliflower, green cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms and red, yellow, orange and green bell pepper strips. Also consider serving grapes, orange slices and melons as refreshing bites after the cheesy fondue.

Source: Recipes courtesy of Pamela Layton McMurtry

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Building Immunity

Naturopathic Approach to Avoiding Illness

by James Occhiogrosso

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aura Sleggs is a natural health practitioner similar illnesses increase. Viruses cause many with offices in Rochester and Danville such illnesses, and antibiotics are ineffective at who has extensive training in clinical combating them. On the other hand, the human nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, immune system is very efficient at detecting physical medicine and acupuncture. In Conviruses, bacterial infections, parasites and other necticut, she is licensed as a naturopathic docpathogens and eliminating them before they tor. Her goal is to help clients find the underlyhave a chance to create infection. ing cause of a health problem and to restore The immune system is compromised prihealth by balancing body systems and improvmarily by poor diet and lifestyle habits, as well ing the body’s immune system response. as certain medications and medical treatments.

Sleggs is a member of the New York AsA compromised immune system typically maniLaura Sleggs sociation of Naturopathic Physicians and the fests itself in the form of multiple, repetitive American Association of Naturopathic Physiillnesses. Its owner is always fighting a cold or cians. She discovered naturopathic modalities after she was some other minor condition, either bacterial or viral. Good diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Because conventional medinutrition is crucial for optimal health and to produce a powcine brought little relief, she sought alternative care, which erful immune response when illness strikes. subsequently instilled in her a strong belief in the healing Sleggs encourages clients to adopt a diet of whole, power of nature and natural medicine. unprocessed foods and to remove foods that might hamper Sleggs helps clients optimize wellness and prevent the immune system or make it difficult for nutrients to be disease through nutrition, lifestyle counseling and health absorbed. She recommends probiotic supplements to supeducation. She relates, “I work with clients that are coping port and build healthy intestinal flora, as well as vitamin and with pain, fatigue and chronic illnesses such as cardiovasmineral supplements, especially vitamin C and zinc, and hocular disease, autoimmune disease and cancer by support- meopathic remedies and herbal supplements as needed. She ing the body’s inherent ability to heal itself with a strong points out, “Healthy people with strong immune systems are immune response.” rarely bothered by minor illnesses, and when a more serious Her recommendations are focused on maintaining a illness strikes, they recover faster and more completely.” healthy digestive tract. The large intestine is inhabited by trillions of bacteria; many are introduced at birth and all play Laura Sleggs, ND, sees patients at The Green Life Pharmacy, a critical part in the immune system. According to Sleggs, 2425 Clover St., in Rochester, and at 10773 Poags Hold Rd., “Without this family of bacteria, often referred to as probiotin Dansville. For more information, call 607-661-5497 or ics or intestinal flora, humans would be extremely vulnerable visit DrLauraND.com. See ad, page 17. to illnesses, especially those that are foodborne.”

As winter approaches, the incidence of upper respiratory James Occhiogrosso is a staff writer for Natural Awakenings conditions such as colds, influenza. pneumonia, coughs and magazine. Connect at HealthNaturallyToday.com.

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rapidly rehydrates to four times its original weight by adding warm water. A meatless variety allows owners to add their choice of raw meat, meaty bones or cooked meat and can be suitable for sensitive dogs, raw feeders and dogs that need a unique protein source.

“Dehydrated foods are also a good way for a squeamish owner to start a raw diet for their dog,” remarks Dr. Laurie Coger, an associate veterinarian at the Bloomingrove Veterinary Hospital, in Rensselaer, New York, who also offers consultations through TheHonestKitchen.com. Coger suggests, “First, determine what a dog or cat needs in his diet, then transition gradually from kibble to a cooked or raw diet. Cats may resist change, while dogs can be more flexible.”

by Sandra Murphy

Pet food maker Steve’s Real Food is another option as it s with their own food, dog and cat owners are readdoes not use lamb, pork or venison. Each poses a greater risk ing pet food labels more closely these of carrying toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease days to evaluate ingredients and their that can be passed on to pets, especially cats.

“You can spend sources. American pet food companies may “If you decide to incorporate raw foods, find money on vet visits a wholesale meat supplier so you can buy in outsource to foreign manufacturers, sometimes with disastrous results. Various brands You’ll need a freezer to take full advanor on better food.” bulk. of dry dog food (kibble) and treats have been tage,” suggests Coger. “Feeding raw is not an recalled for melamine contamination or ~ Veterinarian Laurie Coger all-or-nothing proposition, so mix and match. other problems—even brands manufactured Cook when you have time, feed raw several here have been recalled for salmonella contamination. days a week and use high-quality dehydrated or dry food

To ensure that what we’re serving our dogs contains a when traveling.” proper balance of protein, vitamins and minerals for overall

Dr. Cathy Alinovi, owner of Hoof Stock Veterinary Serhealth, the Dog Food Advisor rates dog foods and treats by vice, in Pine Village, Indiana, found that switching to a raw brand name, explains the ingredients, including byproducts diet solved an itching problem with her mixed-breed dog. not fit for human consumption, and recommends the best opShe reports that, “Eighty percent of the reasons my clients tions. Owners can sign up for emails about recalls and other bring their pets to me are cured by changing to better food.” alerts at DogFoodAdvisor.com.

Alinovi points out two drawbacks of serving raw food:

Other reasons to read labels include potential allergic “You can’t leave it out all day and it can be a challenge to reactions to foods, especially chicken and corn, common transport home on a hot day.” But she’s found that the benefits ingredients in kibble. The educational website notes, “Corn is are many, “Dog and cat furs shine and shed less; even their an inexpensive and controversial cereal grain of only modest behavior improves.” Dog owners also note cleaner teeth, with nutritional value to a dog.” no tartar buildup, cutting down on trips to the vet.

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To have more control over what the family dog or cat eats, many owners turn to home-cooked meals, but know-how is key.

“A big risk with home-prepared diets is that they are almost always nutritionally inadequate for long-term feeding, even when using published recipes,” advises Dr. Brennen McKenzie, president of the Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine Association.

“Consult a board-certified nutritionist for the unique nutritional needs of the pet, based on age, breed, health condition and other factors. Don’t substitute ingredients.”

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Feeding a raw food diet is not without controversy. The American Veterinary Medical Association voted last summer to advise veterinarians to recommend clients against feeding raw meats and bones to pets. Pet Partners, formerly known as the Delta Society, which registers pets as therapy animals, has instituted a policy that states, “Animals may not be fed a raw protein diet. Animals previously fed [such] a diet must be off it for at least four weeks before registering them.” (See PetPartners.org/rawdiet.)

Deciding which foods to feed our pets requires extra research and meal preparation time, as well as money, but motivated owners like the results they see in their pet’s health.

Missourian Sandra Murphy may be reached at StLouisFreelance Writer@mindspring.com.

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o handle raw meat and bones safely, follow the same guidelines as when cooking for family members.

When shopping, keep meat, seafood and poultry separate from other foods—double-bag them to keep juices contained.

In the fridge, store meat products in sealable containers on the lowest shelf, so that potential drips won’t touch other foods. Fridge temp should be 40° Fahrenheit or lower.

Use one cutting board for meats and another for produce.

Wash hands before and after handling meat. Sanitize countertops, wooden cutting boards and knives with white distilled vinegar (5 percent), undiluted, heated to 130° F and left on the surface for one minute; then dry with a recycled-paper towel or air dry. It will kill 99 percent of germs. Plastic cutting boards go in the dishwasher.

Deep clean wooden boards by scrubbing with natural coarse salt and lemon juice (the second half of the lemon face works as a scrubber); rinse with hot water and dry upright. Keep wood from drying out by periodically applying beeswax or walnut or almond oil.

Refrigerate or discard any uneaten food, wash dog bowls after every feeding with soap and hot water, and then let air dry or wipe with a recyclable paper towel.

Sponges hoard germs. If used, sanitize them in the microwave at least every other day. Make sure the sponge is wet, not dry. Two minutes will kill 99 percent of most disease-causing germs. Let it cool before handling.

Primary sources: U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Organic Authority.com

calendarofevents THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 The Assisi Institute – 8:30-9:30pm. A chance to ask questions and learn more about the Assisi Institute, Kriya yoga and Mystical Christianity with director Craig Bullock. 1400 N Winton Rd, Rochester. 585473-8731. Assisi-Institute.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 Memorial Art Gallery – 12-5pm. Hispanic/Latino Family Heritage Day – celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with hands-on art activities, storytelling, guided tours, music and dance performances, family tours, international cultural displays and more. Suggested donation: $5/family. 585-276-8900. Mag.Rochester.edu.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 The Advocacy Center – 12-1pm. Lunch & Learn, CSE Overview, bring a lunch and learn how The Committee on Special Education (CSE) is responsible for developing a child’s IEP (Individualized Education Plan). The workshop will explain the overall purpose and the role of parents. 590 South Ave, Rochester. Free, registration required 585-546-1700, x 399. AdvocacyCenter.com.

Real Life Food and Fitness – 7pm. Food and emotion, understanding the connection between food and emotion. Tricia March, Health Coach. $10/nonmembers, free/members of RLFF. 1290 University Ave, Rochester. 585-441-9441.

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your pets unique paw prints beautifully hand crafted in silver. Choose from charms, pendants, cuff links and key chains. No need to bring your pet. An easyto-use kit will be available to capture your pet’s prints at home. Free. Allie’s Pet Corner, Market Place Mall, 790 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester. Smallprint.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Memorial Art Gallery – until January 4th. Golden Legacy: 65 years of Golden Books. The most extensive public showing of original illustration art from the picture book series, Little Golden Books.

585-276-8900. Mag.Rochester.edu.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 The Advocacy Center – 12-1pm. Lunch & Learn, IEP Essentials, bring a lunch and learn how to participate on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team by understanding what must be on an IEP in order to make it an effective working document. 590 South Ave, Rochester.

Free, registration required, 585-546-1700, x 399.

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Real Life Food and Fitness – 7pm. Self-Image: Improve Your Reflection. With Health Coach Liza Savage-Katz. Tools on how to improve feelings of self-worth and being good enough. $10/nonmembers. 1290 University Ave, Rochester. 585-4419441. RealLifeFoodAndFitness.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 SmallPrint Rochester Trunk Show – 10am-3pm.

Capture your loved one’s finger, hand or foot print, writings, drawings and more in pure silver. Handmade and beautifully packaged. Products range from pendants, charms, cuff links, key rings and more. Pay your age at the door. Jungle Jolt, 805 Ridge Rd. Smallprint.com.

Healthy Alternatives – 7-8:30pm. Sound healing with singing crystal bowls and guided meditation. Sound energy healing focuses on creating vibrations that alter brain states and enabling shifts of consciousness which can aid in the healing process. 458 Stone Rd, Rochester.

RSVP to Carol 585-787-6954. Angelhd1@hotmail.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 The Assisi Institute – 9-11:30am. Love and Labor – meditation followed by prayerful activity to work on beautifying our spiritual home. 1400 N Winton Rd, Rochester. 585-473-8731. Assisi-Institute.org.

Holistic Moms Network – 6:30-8:30pm. Monthly meeting with Sherri Romig CPDT-KA. Learn natural pathways to wellness for pets. October is holistic living month and there will be an open house as well.

Come learn about the local chapter of Holistic Moms Network. Christ Episcopal Church, 36 S Main St, Pittsford. HNMRochester.homewebs.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Healthy Alternatives – 7-8:30pm. Sound healing with singing crystal bowls and guided meditation. Sound energy healing focuses on creating vibrations that alter brain states and enabling shifts of consciousness which can aid in the healing process. 458 Stone Rd, Rochester.

RSVP to Carol 585-787-6954. Angelhd1@hotmail.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Silver Pet Prints Trunk Show – 10am-3pm. Capture

Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage – 6-8pm. Rapid Open Enrollment Nights. 302 N Goodman St, Rochester. 585-241-0070.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Vega Chiropractic and Wellness – 6-7:30pm.

Pathways Meeting. Vaccination workshop part one. A discussion on how the vaccine schedule has changed over the last 20 years and the implications.

585-266-2782. VegaChiropracticWellness.com.

plan ahead savethedate SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Finger Lakes Yogascapes – Fall Foliage: Capture the Moment. A weekend of cool air, warm fires, invigorating hikes and restoring yoga, designed to open up your unique creativity. Rise and shine yoga starts the second day. Enjoy spa/ jacuzzi time after breakfast. Space is limited.

Mountain Horse Inn B&B. Reservations: Jennifer Hess & Leslee Schenk Trzcinski, 585-746-2674, 585-362-6715. FingerLakesYogascapes.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Real Life Food and Fitness – 7pm. Sugar: Evil and Essential with Health Coach Bria Anderson. Learn and understanding what may cause sweet cravings and what you can do to arm against sugar urges. $10/ nonmembers. 1290 University Ave, Rochester. 585441-9441. RealLifeFoodAndFitness.com.

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sunday Brockport Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. Market Street, between Main St and Water St, Rochester.

Brighton Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Brighton High School, 1150 Winton Rd, Rochester. Info@ BrightonFarmersMarket.org.

Hamlin Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Hamlin Town Hall parking lot, 1656 Lake Rd, Hamlin.

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Penfield Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. 1801 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd, Penfield. Rebecca Ward: Rebecca@Grossmans.com

tuesday Rochester Public Market – 6am-1pm. 280 N Union St, Rochester. 585-428-0907.

Pittsford Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. 3400 Monroe Ave, Colony Plaza, Pittsford. Cindy Christ: 585-733-8104.

Mendon Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. 101 Mendon Ionia Rd (Rte 64), Rochester. Rosita Caridi-Miller: FarmersMarket@cibi-com.

Monroe Village Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm, ends Oct 15. Blessed Sacrament Church parking lot, 730 Monroe Ave, Rochester. Allen Krisiloff, 585473-4470.

thursday Rochester Public Market – 6am-1pm. 280 N Union St, Rochester. 585-428-0907.

Greece Ridge Mall Farmers’ Market – 9am-3pm.

Ridge Rd West and Long Pond Rd, Near Sears parking lot, Rochester. Melanie Fazio: 585-227-2525.

Kayla O’Keefe: KOKeefe@Wilmorite.com.

Rush Farmers’ Market – 3-6:30pm. United Methodist Church, 6200 Rush-Lima Rd, Rush. Barbara Kingsley: Rushumc@Rochester.rr.com.

Pittsford Village Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm, ends Oct 16. N Main St, Western entrance to the library parking lot, Pittsford. Amy Vliestra: 585-576-4219. PittsfordVillageFarmersMarket@ gmail.com.

Irondequoit Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm (or dusk).

Ends Oct 23. Irondequoit Town Hall parking lot, 1280 Titus Ave, Rochester. Donna Pacora: 585-4678840, Irondequoit.org.

Churchville Farmers’ Market – 4-7:30pm. 23 E Buffalo Rd, Churchville. Scott and Chris: 585478-4628.

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Westside Farmers’ Market – 4-7:30pm. 34 Monica St, Rochester. Jackie Farrell: Farrugby@yahoo.com.

Rochester Public Market – 5am-1pm. 280 N Union St, Rochester. 585-428-0907.

Tea-Licious Trendz – 3-7pm. Participate in weekly events and informational sessions. Topics discussed; essential oils, rain drop therapy, massage, reflexology and more. Learn while enjoying organic looseleaf teas. 489 Plank Rd, Webster. Cynthia Evans: Healthyteaz@gmail.com.

Fairport Farmers’ Market – 7am-12pm. 58 S Main St, Fairport. Fritz May: 585-223-0313.

wednesday Webster Joe Obbie Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm.

Webster Towne Center Plaza, Holt and Ridge Rd, Webster. Nancy Elliot: DNE958@aol.com.

University of Rochester Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Medical Center, Flaum Atrium, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester. Gary Jones: 585-273-3786.

Chili Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. Chili Paul Plaza, 3240 Chili Ave, Rochester. Robert Springer: RS@Rochester.rr.com.

North Chili Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. United Methodist Church parking lot, 2200 Westside Dr, Ogden. James Miller: 585-293-0841.

Pittsford Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. 3400 Monroe Ave, Colony Plaza, Pittsford. Cindy Christ: 585-733-8104.

Greece Ridge Mall Farmers’ Market – 9am-3pm.

Ridge Rd West and Long Pond Rd, Near Sears parking lot, Rochester. Melanie Fazio: 585-227-2525.

Kayla O’Keefe: KOKeefe@Wilmorite.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE PERINTON FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE Renee Nearpass, LAC 800 Ayrault Rd #220, Fairport 500 Helendale Rd, Rochester 585-598-3866 Renee@PerintonFamilyAcupuncture.com PerintonFamilyAcupuncture.com

As a licensed acupuncturist, expertise includes Chinese Herbal medicine, tui na (Chinese medical massage), qigong and Eastern dieter therapy. Other services are pain management, women’s and pediatric health care and much more.

See ad, page 5.

CHIROPRACTIC DERLETH CHIROPRACTIC

East Side Wellness Center Dr Paula and Dr Phil Derleth 625 Ayrault Rd, Fairport 585-598-3535 DerlethChiropractic@gmail.com DerlethChiropractic.com Chiropractic services that focus on pregnancy, pediatrics and athletes, as well as many other ailments. The goal is to assist patients in achieving optimal health and wellness through the use of chiropractics.

See ad, page 6.

DR EDWIN VEGA JR, DC & DR YASELLYN DIAZ-VEGA DC

1732 E Ridge Rd, Irondequoit 585-266-2782 Info@VegaChiropracticWellness.com VegaChiropracticWellness.com Dedicated to analyzing, correcting and improving the nervous system health and committed to educating and providing quality chiropractic care to families so as to achieve optimal wellness. See ad, page 8.

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION ROCHESTER HOLISTIC CENTER Kimberly Kavanagh 890 Westfall Rd, Ste C, Rochester 585-690-3782 RochesterHolisticCenter.com

Wi t h o v e r 2 0 y e a r s experience, Kim helps patients by identifying & correcting nutrition deficiencies that have resulted in chronic health maladies. Specialties include depression, anxiety, arthritis, Autoimmune conditions, and many more. See ad on back cover.

GLUTEN-FREE THE GLUTEN FREE CHEF Calvin Eaton 181 Monroe Ave, Rochester 585-369-6321 TheGlutenFreeChefBlog.com

The Gluten Free Chef is a gluten, dairy-free bakery and a gluten free general store. Custom wedding cakes, pastries, cookies, muffins and much more. Open Tues-Fri; 11am-7pm (closed Sun & Mon). See ad, page 19.

HOLISTIC CENTER ROCHESTER HOLISTIC CENTER

Anu Chaudhri, President 890 Westfall Rd, Ste C, Rochester 585-690-3782 AnuChaudhri@RochesterHolisticCenter.com Info@RochesterHolisticCenter.com RochesterHolisticCenter.com Offering health and wellness services, such as nutritional counseling, Zumba, therapeutic yoga, massage therapy and a weight-loss program. See ad on back cover.

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

With over 30 years experience in treating patients, using a combination of Western methods that include progressive and holistic protocols. He treats both acute and chronic conditions. See ad on back cover.

INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY ROCHESTER HOLISTIC CENTER Mahipal Chaudhri MD 890 Westfall Rd, Ste C, Rochester 585-690-3782 RochesterHolistic Center.com

Dr Chaudhri is an integrative psychiatrist offering alternative treatments for mental health, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. She uses supplements, nutrition and metabolic workups in addition to a traditional medicinal approach. See ad on back cover.

MINDBODY BODYMIND FLOAT CENTER 622 Park Ave, Rochester 585-413-0616 Info@BodymindFloatCenter.com BodymindFloatCenter.com

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 & much more. See ad, page 8.

DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS

Michele Reukwald 585-202-6358 CommonScentsBlessings@gmail.com As a wellness advocate, Michele educates on the uses of essential oils. See ad, page 17.

FINGER LAKES YOGASCAPES

Jennifer Hess & Leslee Schenk Trzcinski 585-746-2674, 585-362-6715 FingerLakesYogascapes.com Seasonal mind and body adventure retreats for women, featuring yoga, physical activites, journaling, meditating, farm-to-table food, local wines and more. Located in the beautiful NY Finger Lakes region.

SURVIVING NATURALLY

THERMAL IMAGING

Sandra Miceli, RN, FNP 75 W Main St, Webster 1-800-664-0613 Thriving@SurvivingNaturally.com

DYNAMIC THERMAL IMAGING Carol Knapp CCT, Ofc Mgr 550 Latona Rd, Bldg D, Greece 585-734-6083 • NYDTI.com

Surviving Naturally provides services in the areas of integrative family health, natural skin, nail and hair care, counseling services for individuals and families. See ad, page 20.

NATUROPATHIC

Provides radiation-free, noninvasive body scanning for monitoring overall health & wellness. This 100% safe & FDA approved system is available to men, women & children. With the use of infrared imaging technology minute changes in the skin due to cancer can be found years in advance. See ad, page 7.

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LAURA SLEGGS, ND

TEA LICIOUS TRENDZ

2425 Clover St, Rochester 10773 Poags Hole Rd, Dansville 607-661-5497 DrLauracs@gmail.com DrLauraND.com Dr Sleggs is a NYS licensed naturopathic doctor. She uses applied kinesiology and provides nutrition counseling and supplements to help individuals improve health in a natural way.

See ad, page 17.

Cynthia Evans 489 Plank Rd, Webster 585-727-1457 HealthyTeaz@gmail.com HealthyTeaz.com

ONONDAGA SCHOOL OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Tom Gallagher, Director of Admissions 302 N Goodman St, Ste 200, Rochester 585-241-0070 RocAdmissions@OSTM.edu • OSTM.edu

Offering premium organic loose-leaf tea and herbals. Custom blends are made in small batches to ensure ultimate freshness and taste.

They also offer wellness products, such as natural skincare and makeup.

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