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

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10 FIREFLY KITCHENS

Fermented Foods For Health

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ALTERNATIVE GOES MAINSTREAM

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Today’s Complementary Trends Support Natural Health Care

by Kathleen Barnes

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Making Resolutions Reality

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Boost Energy, Lose Weight

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letterfrompublisher What if you knew that this year would bring you the best of everything? What do you envision and what would you do differently in 2012?

One of my favorite truisms is that time will pass whether or not you take action. One year from now, you’ll be a year older, a year wiser and a year more beautiful, regardless of whether you actually ran a marathon in 2012, finally learned a second language or embarked on your round-the-world dream trip.

Acting as if you cannot fail is a powerful way to begin to seize the success of your dreams, whether they involve fitness, career or personal goals. However, there is a fine, dotted, gray line that hovers just between positive, effective intentions and the manic denial of reality. You can’t have it all, and that’s okay—wonderful even. You read that right: somewhere between our childhood career ambitions and happy thinking books, we have been told that all good things in life are ours for the taking. Yet our lives might be much less stressful and more peaceful if we acknowledge that in order to pursue one experience, one goal, one version of who we can become, we must close the door on another.

This year, make resolutions that allow you to let go of the experiences that don’t serve you in order to embrace others that might bring your dreams to life. Start somewhere, start small, start realistically; break down the goal into manageable steps and celebrate accomplishing each of them. Find a friend to help you stay accountable to your commitment and start. Clear away baggage and build in the support that will enable you to truly and deeply commit to reaching your goals and opening your chosen world of opportunities. You can always change directions again later, or even return to master something left behind previously. No matter the outcome, you can be proud that you made one of the many enriching life choices that makes you a unique and amazing being.

I love this quote (discovered recently by our account manager Dena Marie), from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: “The moment one definitely commits oneself, providence moves too. All sorts of things then begin to occur that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance which no one could have dreamed would come this way.

Whatever you can do or dream, you can begin. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”

Decide your course, let some doors close, and let the year 2012 bring you the best of everything. Making choices and commitments and acting on them are some of the most empowering things a human being can do.

To your health and happiness,

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newsbriefs Bastyr Introduces Master’s TruHealth Celebrates 10th Degree in Counseling Psychology Anniversary

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astyr University, in Seattle, will add a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology degree program to its curriculum for fall 2012, with the acceptance of approximately 10 students into the inaugural class.

“Our new program is different from most other counseling psychology programs in that it focuses on whole-person health—body, mind and spirit—allowing graduates the opportunity to find careers in private practice or integrative settings,” says Program Director Charles Smith, Ph.D. “Another difference is that our classes will be offered on weekends to accommodate both working professionals and traditional students who desire an alternate schedule.”

Graduates will be eligible for licensure as mental health counselors. According to statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, mental health jobs are expected to grow by 24 percent by 2018, indicating tremendous potential in the field and a compelling need for qualified and licensed mental health professionals to get their training now.

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For more information, call Bastyr University Admissions Office at 425-602-3322 or Admissions@Bastyr.edu.

Location: 1801 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Ste. 109, Bothell. For more information TruHealth.com or 425-415-8410.

ocal health food store and natural healing center TruHealth is celebrating 10 years of helping to educate, empower and support people on their health journey. TruHealth offers quality supplements and healthy food including gluten-free, raw milk, grass-fed meats and consulting services, including iridology, herbalist services and counseling.

The store opened in 2002 with the goal of offering quality information and services in addition to the most nutritional foods and supplements without harmful additives.

Topics of upcoming classes include muscle testing, making healthy salads, healthy versions of your favorite recipes, herbs for weight loss, raw food and others.

The One Gathering

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n upcoming inspirational event, The One Gathering, will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m., January 15, at Century Ballroom. The two-and-a-half hour, multi-sensory program is in its fifth year and expands heart-centered consciousness to harmonize and create more abundance in our lives. According to event organizer Jennifer Yost, “Through live music, inspirational talks, art with high-frequency energy and a crowd-healing attunement, The One Gathering energizes and entertains, while facilitating healing on all levels of your being.”

Attendees will enjoy uplifting, soulful music from Narayan & Janet while viewing energy art by Todd Rohlsson. Author and speaker Joyce Hawkes, Ph.D., will discuss cellular healing and Connecting into the Oneness of Consciousness. Yost and Samantha Parrott, owner of Soul Supper Reiki and Healing Arts, will teach about ways to adjust your energetic body to the planet’s energies and to those around you. The signature and final element of the program is the Energetic Heart Chakra Attunement, to connect mind and heart, allowing ego to serve your higher self.

“Each One Gathering is unique to the audience and the energy needing to come through for the highest, best, good,” Yost says. “Audiences are inspired and gain a sense of heart centered consciousness to take with them.”

Admission is $25. Location: 915 E. Pine St., Seattle. For more information: 206-284-2411 or TheOneGathering.com. natural awakenings

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Expedia Veterans Launch New Seattle Web Guide

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Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. ~Søren Kierkegaard

itropolis, a Seattle-based company, is launching Fitropolis.com, a new online guide to Seattle’s fitness scene.

With profiles of more than 250 Seattle gyms, yoga and Pilates studios, boot camps and the like, Fitropolis.com offers the most in-depth coverage available of Seattle’s fitness providers.

“Seattle has an amazing range of fitness options,” says Fitropolis cofounder Jenne Pierce. “Yet, as consumers, we were frustrated by how difficult it was to find them. Many providers simply aren’t listed on directory sites or aren’t easily found by search engines.

Fitropolis also helps Seattleites discover less-publicized offerings, such as Zumba classes held at dance studios, yoga classes taught at community centers and outdoor boot camps in local parks.

Detailed profiles on Fitropolis.com help consumers see at a glance what services a provider offers, including class schedules, free trial offers and new client specials. The Fitropolis staff personally writes each profile and do not charge providers to be listed on the site.

For more information visit Fitropolis.com.

Local Capitol Hill Massage School Offers Community Classes

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iscoverypoint School of Massage is holding a series of massage classes that are open to the public. Designed for people who want to help their friends and family feel better, these Discovery Series classes teach proper basic techniques.

The Kick off the New Year class series takes place January 14, with Neck & Shoulder Rub ($30 ) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Hands and Feet

Massage from 1 to 3 p.m. ($30 ). The Just in Time for Valentine’s Day series takes place February 11, with Back Rub from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ($30) and Hands & Feet Massage from 1 to 3 p.m. ($30). Finally, the Massage for Your Athlete class takes place from 10 to 3 p.m., March 10 ($50). Registration is required for all classes.

“Massage is for everyone. Helping your family member relax after a long day with a great neck and shoulder rub or a juicy foot massage is a great gift,” says Leah Nelson, director of education at Discoverypoint, who says that plans for future classes include Massage for Dogs.

The Discoverypoint School of Massage opened in August 2011 with a massage program for students seeking to become licensed massage practitioners in Washington.

Location: 420 E. Pike St., Ste. 3, Seattle.

For more information: 206-552-6523 or DiscoverypointSchoolOfMassage.com.

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Faux Food

Demand Labels on Genetically Engineered Foods The United States is a rarity among developed countries in that it does not require labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods.

Russia, Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand and 15 nations in the European Union require notice of GE content. A poll by ABC News shows that 93 percent of Americans want the federal government to require mandatory labeling of these foods.

The nonprofit Center for Food Safety (CFS) has filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demanding that the agency require the labeling of GE foods, on behalf of the Just Label It campaign (JustLabelIt.org), a coalition of 350 companies, organizations, scientists, doctors and individuals dedicated to food safety and consumer rights.

In 1992, the FDA issued a policy statement that GE foods were not “materially” different than traditional foods, and so did not need to be labeled.

Agency policy severely constricts differences only to alterations that can be tasted, smelled or otherwise detected through the five senses.

CFS Executive Director Andrew Kimbrell states, “Current FDA policy uses 19th-century rationale for a 21stcentury issue, leaving consumers in the dark as to hidden changes to their food. It is long overdue that the FDA acknowledges the myriad reasons genetically engineered foods should be labeled and label these novel foods once and for all.” Critics claim that GE foods are linked to both personal health and environmental risks.

Italy Trip Incorporates Movement Arts and the Classics

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eattle-based movement arts teachers Bridget Thompson and Morna McEchern will take 10 students on the second annual Anatomy of Grace trip to Italy from March 31 to April 14. The trip promotes self-awareness and personal growth through movement arts with a classical twist: Awareness Through Movement classes will be paired with Latin poetry, and Connecting Through Movement sessions will be complemented with geometry and geometric art.

The approach is aimed at allowing participants to “observe [themselves] in fluid movement combinations that lead to awareness,” says Thomspon. The choice of Italy as a destination is significant, she adds, because “we want participants to be catapulted out of their familiar patterns to embody place, ideas, art and spirit.” The students will live and cook together in a Verona village, where they will participate in a historical Easter festival. Several day trips are planned throughout the stay.

Thompson says her typical students are “the kind of people who are interested in art and spirit, in connecting to each other and their environment, who acknowledge the significance of history and the importance of connecting to each other in a new way.”

The fee for the trip is $4200 for double occupancy and $4600 for single occupancy and includes 14 days lodging, 8 days in classes, daily lunches and entry fees for local attractions.

For more information: 206-525-0363 or AnatomyOfGrace.BlogSpot.com.

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Going Out Green

New Mortuary Practices Reduce Mercury Pollution Resomation, Ltd., in Glasgow, Scotland, has invented a new alkaline hydrolysis unit as a green alternative to cremation. Founder Sandy Sullivan plans to install the first one in America at the Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Mercury from dental fillings vaporized in crematoria has been blamed for up to 16 percent of British airborne mercury emissions, and many facilities there are fitting costly mercury filtration systems to meet reduced emission targets.

The device dissolves the body in heated, pressurized, alkaline water. Makers claim the process produces one-third less greenhouse gas than cremation, uses one-seventh of the energy and allows for complete separation of mercuryladen dental amalgam for safe disposal.

Sullivan, a biochemist, says tests have proven the effluent is sterile, contains no DNA and poses no environmental risk. He believes it can rival cremation for cost. The technology has been legalized in seven states to date.

Another green alternative, Promession, is under development by Swedish Biologist Susanne Wiigh-Masak. It involves a fully automated machine that removes the body from the coffin and freezes it with liquid nitrogen. Vibrating breaks the corpse into fragments, which are then dried, refined and filtered to remove dental amalgam and other metals. The remains are then automatically poured into a biodegradable container for shallow burial.

Wiigh-Masak likens the process to composting, in which organic materials convert to soil within weeks. She says that 60 countries around the world have expressed interest in the technology.

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healthbriefs Science Confirms Benefits of Herbal Brews

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njoy your next cup of herbal tea while toasting to better health. U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded researchers have confirmed the science-based health benefits of three of Americans’ favorite herbal teas.

Chamomile tea has long been said to soothe a troubled belly and restless mind. After reviewing scientific literature on the herb’s beneficial bioactivity, the study team published an article in Agricultural Research describing test-tube evidence that the beverage also offers moderate antimicrobial and significant anti-plateletclumping action. They found that peppermint tea also shows significant antimicrobial, plus antiviral, antioxidant and antitumor actions, and even some antiallergenic potential.

After reviewing human clinical trials, the researchers further reported that drinking hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure in a group of pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults.

The Power of Good Posture

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other’s warnings against slouching were correct.

Recent research proves that poor posture not only makes a bad impression, it can make us feel physically weaker. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, explored the relationship of posture and pain tolerance and found that by simply adopting more dominant poses, individuals can feel more powerful, in control and better able to tolerate distress. More, those studied using the most dominant posture were able to comfortably tolerate more pain than others assigned a more neutral or submissive stance.

People tend to curl up into a ball when in pain, but the University of Southern California researchers recommend doing the opposite—try sitting or standing up straight, lifting the chin, pushing out the chest and generally expanding the body shape. They suggest that these small, yet empowering, changes in behavior can decrease sensitivity to pain. Adopting a powerful posture may even affect the body’s hormone levels, boosting testosterone, which is associated with increased pain tolerance, and decreasing cortisol, typically released in response to stress.

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communityspotlight Firefly Kitchens is able to safely employ the process of small-scale natural ermentation, creating foods that have great benefits for the body.

Firefly Kitchens Ce l e b ra tes Two Ye a rs Making Fermented Foods

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his month, Seattle-based Firefly Kitchens celebrates their second anniversary. Located in Ballard, the commercial kitchen specializes in raw, vegan vegetables that are naturally fermented by live cultures: authentic tart Classic Sauerkraut, Firefly Kimchi, even Yin Yang Carrots—deliciously piquant, fermented carrots with a warm and fragrant hint of ginger. Their regular offerings also include Cortido (a relish of cabbage, onions, jalapeños, carrots, oregano and chili peppers) and Ruby Red Sauerkraut (green and red cabbage, onions, carrots and beets).

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Market and Whole Foods Markets, among others, the fermented products are far more than tasty sides—they are nutritional powerhouses, packed with probiotics (beneficial bacteria), digestive enzymes, vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, according to Firefly Kitchens founders Julie O’Brien and Richard Climenhage.

“This is health in a jar,” O’Brien explains. “People hear about fermented foods and think about sauerkraut on hotdogs at a ball game, but we want people to learn the benefits of having a small amount of fermented foods at every meal. This is the original probiotic.”

Climenhauge agrees, citing studies published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that confirm the numerous health benefits of fermented foods: additional vitamin C, Omega-3 fatty acids and cancer-fighting isothiocyanates are created in the fermentation process; nutrient absorption is improved; and the number of beneficial bacteria strains increases. “We've had people with all sorts of gastrointestinal issues come back to us and tell us how much better they feel,” O’Brien affirms.

“Fermented foods treat gut-related problems, which much of the time are the root cause of eczema, joint pain and so many other ailments.”

The process of lacto-fermentation that occurs when products are naturally fermented creates lactic acid—a byproduct that not only keeps harmful bacteria from growing in the food during fermentation, but also keeps bad bacteria from developing in the digestive system. The digestive enzymes, probiotics and lactic acid in fermented foods help promote better absorption and utilization of vitamins and minerals. Beneficial lactobacilli break down the sugars and starches in the vegetable and spice mixtures. After about six weeks, the vegetables have softened and developed their signature tangy taste. The ferments are handpacked into 15-ounce jars, which retail for about $8.

As Climenhage explains, understanding the value of the product helps customers appreciate the price.

“People don't think twice about buying a $10 bottle of wine that is finished in

Experience one night, but a jar of our products will last the average avid eater a week,” he notes, pointing out that most people eat a small serving of an ounce or two with meals.

Most of the pickled and preserved foods that you get at your general grocery store have undergone an altered process involving heat and vinegar, because the lacto-fermentation process is unpredictable and hard to control in a large, industrial setting. Although the heat-and-vinegar method preserves the food, it does not build the nutritional power food that the small-scale, natural fermentation process does. Firefly Kitchens is able to safely employ the process of small-scale natural fermentation, creating foods that have great benefits for the body.

The popularity of Firefly Kitchens products is not just about health, according to O’Brien, who says they often hear from customers that have become hooked on the tart and crunchy veggies. Last, Firefly Kitchens’ Yin Yang Carrots won a Good Food Award, one of the most prestigious natural food competitions in the nation; this year their Cortido Kraut is a finalist (winners announced Jan. 13).

In addition, the company has inspired an unusually dedicated force of volunteers, eager to help the growing business. Volunteers help with various stages of the process, which involves washing and chopping raw vegetables, and then mixing them with spices and salt and packing them into airtight, high-grade steel wine fermenting barrels. “It's a buzz of constant activity and excitement,” Climenhage says of their volunteer work parties.

O’Brien adds, “We end up having fun; some kraut and food are always involved, and everybody who comes in goes home with a jar of kraut.” She shares that some of her favorite ways to consume the ferments are by mixing them with cream cheese for a festive dip, serving Kimchi on top of steamed greens and a friend egg, or blending the fermented vegetables with hardboiled egg for a sandwich spread.

“How happy is it to be making something that is an addicting food that is not bad for you?” she finishes.

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cine; and some hospitals are encouraging their staff to become proficient in energy medicine and healing techniques.

The U.S. government established the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in 1992, under the auspices of the National Institutes of Health, to investigate and evaluate promising unconventional medical practices. In the 21st century, it’s been picked up more widely under the concept of integrative medicine, in which conventional medical and more natural therapies are used to complement one another. This encouraging development also reflects current trends among major categories of therapies that take body, mind and spirit into account.

Acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine

ALTERNATIVE

GOES MAINSTREAM Today’s Complementary Trends Support Natural Health Care

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aven’t we all at some time shifted to more healthy foods, enjoyed a massage, consulted with a chiropractor or naturopath, popped a vitamin C supplement or attended a yoga, Tai chi, qigong or Pilates class? Many of us also meditate regularly and pray for sick friends and relatives.

If we’ve engaged in any of these activities, we are among the nearly two-thirds of Americans that use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies each year.

While these approaches to wellness have been practiced for millennia, it’s only been in the past decade or so that they have begun to move from the U.S. alternative fringe into the American mainstream.

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The widespread use of CAM therapies is due to a confluence of three trends: a growing body of credible scientific research that supports their effectiveness; popular demand for these natural, non-invasive and effective therapies; and growing recognition by conventional practitioners that healing is accomplished through holistic treatments that address body, mind and spirit.

Signs of the Times

Today, even the staid American Medical Association recommends a multivitamin supplement for virtually everyone; you can find a yoga class in almost any YMCA or community college; prestigious medical schools have departments of complementary and alternative medi-

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) requires a dramatic mental shift away from symptom-related modalities of Western medicine.

Here, one’s wellness and illness is based on managing the flow of energy, or chi (pronounced CHEE), through the body. TCM has been used in China and others parts of Asia for 5,000 years.

Its core concept requires that the practitioner treat the underlying causes of disease, rather than just the symptoms. TCM has now become foundational in modern thinking as well, prompting an understanding that the entire organism—body, mind and spirit—must be addressed in order for healing to take place.

“Homotoxicology is the most exciting trend in TCM today,” says Jonathan Wald, an acupuncture physician and academic dean of East West College of Natural Healing, in Sarasota, Florida. He explains: “It’s a blend of homeopathy, acupuncture and herbal medicine, with allopathic diagnostic techniques.” Homotoxicology (sometimes called biopuncture) applies herbal and homeopathic solution injections at specifically related energy meridian points to relieve various disease conditions or pain and rebalance the body.

Another promising development

is use of the Ryodaraku machine that measures electrical resistance to identify diseases in their beginning stages, affording early treatment. “I think of Ryodaraku almost as a TCM form of a blood test,” says Wald. “It helps us see what’s going on and we can often correct it with a little electrical stimulation pen.”

Today, TCM and Western allopathic medicine are being considered in concert more often as practitioners find practical common ground in hospitals and clinical settings throughout the United States.

Energy Therapies

Current energy therapies comprise a broad range of hands-on healing modalities, ranging from Reiki, Healing Touch and Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping), to an increasing array of hybrids. The Energy Medicine Institute (EnergyMed.org), in Ashland, Oregon, notes that energy medicine can employ a variety of non-invasive methods intended to trigger the body’s natural healing powers, working to activate energies that have become weakened, disturbed or unbalanced.

According to the institute, flow, balance and harmony can be restored and maintained within an energy system by tapping, massaging, pinching, twisting or connecting specific energy points (known as acupoints) on the skin; tracing or swirling the hand over the skin along specific energy pathways; exercises or postures designed for specific energetic effects; focused use of the mind to alter specific energies; and/or surrounding an area with healing energies (one person’s energies impact another’s).

Nicolas Ortner, founder of The Tapping Solution, calls this Emotional Freedom Techniques-based energy modality, “…a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology.” By tapping on meridian points of the body while repeating certain helpful affirmations about health or emotional situations, energetic blockages can be removed, allow-

ing profound physical and emotional changes to take place.

Ortner is excited about the growing awareness of self-guided healing through energy modalities, including his technique. “We had 350,000 people at our online Tapping World Summit last year,” he says. “That says something about the need that we are fulfilling.”

Herbalism

Herbalism is widely practiced worldwide to heal body and mind, and herbs and other plants are sometimes used in spiritual healing. Herbs are commonly prescribed by conventional physicians in Europe. In 1978, the German Commission E published a list of more than 300 herbs, noting research attesting to their safety and effectiveness, as well as possible side effects and drug interactions.

The United States has lagged in its acceptance of herbal interventions.

Still, Susun Weed, founder of the Wise Woman Center, in Woodstock, New York, and author of four herbal books, including Healing Wise, points out that drug companies have been quick to isolate various herbal medicine components and market them as prescription drugs.

“In the ’60s, I discovered that the weeds in my garden were better medicinal plants than the ones I intentionally planted,” recalls Weed.

“Back then, there was a general belief that these alternative systems weren’t ‘real’ medicine.” But it’s more a matter of the Western world catching up with the rest of the world, she notes. “The

World Health Organization says that 90 percent of the health care given on this planet is given by women in their own homes, using local plants.”

Weed reports that across the United States, attendance at herbal conferences has soared. Herbalism is a big idea whose time has come again, and is now being rewoven into family life. “I call it re-weaving the healing cloak of the ancients,” she says. “This is evolutionary medicine.”

Homeopathy

Homeopathy, operating on the principle of “like treats like,” involves the use of highly diluted substances to trigger the body’s natural process of healing. According to The Society of Homeopaths, “A substance which causes symptoms when taken in large doses, can be used in small amounts to treat those same symptoms.”

For example, drinking too much coffee can cause sleeplessness and agitation. Thus, when caffeine is made into a homeopathic medicine, it could be used to treat people with these symptoms.

Dana Ullman, author of The Homeopathic Revolution and Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines, notes that the trend in homeopathy in the United States has its debunkers. He attributes this to establishment fears that, “If homeopathy is true, then everything about modern medicine and science is false.” But, he adds, “The homeopathy deniers ignore or downplay the substantial body of verifying evidence from basic science and clinical research—from outcome studies, cost-effectiveness studies and epidemiological evidence.”

Meditation and Related Therapies

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that 90 percent of all doctor office visits are related to stress. Meditation, breath work, guided imagery and some yoga disciplines are effective ways to slow down the mind, relieve stress and bring body, mind and spirit into balance. More than 1,000

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published studies have linked various types of meditation as well as contemplative yoga to changes in metabolism, blood pressure, brain activation, stress relief and pain reduction.

Angela Wilson, assistant director of the Institute for Extraordinary Living (IEL), affiliated with the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, in Lenox, Massachusetts, reports burgeoning interest in these therapies. “Doctors have become very interested in any practice that can help people slow down and calm down,” observes Wilson.

A 2007 NCCAM study found that 9.4 percent of U.S. adults, more than 20 million people, had practiced meditation in the previous year.

Some of the latest IEL research provides scientific proof that Kripalu yoga (often called “meditation in motion”) can act as a buffer, “…helping people to face daily challenges without getting rocked off their feet or off their center,” says Wilson.

She is also excited about a recent Massachusetts General Hospital study.

It showed that in just eight weeks of practicing meditation, subjects experienced physiological changes in the part of the limbic system that relates to fear, resulting in less stress and anxiety.

Naturopathy

Naturopathic medicine, a general system of natural medicine, includes nutrition, herbalism, homeopathy, acupuncture and energy medicine. Its goal is to holistically address the entire organism—body, mind and spirit.

In general, naturopathic physicians are those that work to support our innate healing abilities. They universally encourage adoption of lifestyle changes that promote optimal health.

In states where naturopathic doctors (ND) are licensed, practitioners are required to graduate from a four-year residential naturopathic medical school and pass a board examination. In states that do not license them, people that successfully complete online courses can call themselves a naturopath. Make sure that any consulting naturopathic doctor has graduated from a residential program approved by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (Naturopathic.org).

Carl Hangee-Bauer, current president of the national association and a doctor of naturopathy with San Francisco Natural Medicine, has long been a proponent of licensing. He observes, “Currently, 16 states license naturopaths, and the trend is toward more licensing states and inclusion in federal programs, as well as loan forgiveness.”

He believes this will bring more qualified students to the profession.

Economics is among the many incentives driving consumers to a greater awareness of the benefits of pursuing wellness, as they come to understand how major, long-term medical bills might be reduced by applying common sense, healthy lifestyle practices and other doable steps toward preventing illness in the first place. “Our practice is growing every year. People are willing to pay for quality health care,” remarks Hangee-Bauer.

Nutrition

Nutrition comprises the time-tested foundation of health and includes foods and vitamin and mineral supplements, as well as herbs and spices.

Importantly, core values about nutrition vary from culture to culture.

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sulted in a widespread health crisis.

The problem is that, contrary to the counsel of nutrition experts, many of us have become heavily dependent upon high-fat, high-sugar, heavily processed foods. The typical American’s diet is severely lacking in recommended vegetables, fruits and whole grains.

“The health crisis isn’t limited to the United States,” states Joshua Rosenthal, founder of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, in New York City.

“Fast food and processed foods have invaded other traditional cultures, as well. Today’s chronic diseases that plague our own population now constitute a world health crisis.”

Rosenthal is encouraged by the growing awareness of healthy eating, as taught by 19,000 graduates of his school, providing services in all 50 states and 82 countries. “We are at the beginning of a revolution,” he says.

“By 2020, people will see that the quality of our food affects everything.

Awareness and education are at the forefront of this revolution, and movements like ours are among the major catalysts for change.”

Looking Forward

Overall, today’s trends in CAM therapies are positive, hopeful and helpful.

Conventional medicine seems to be becoming more open to a broad range of therapies it once peremptorily relegated to the scientific dustbin.

New research and long-term evidence proves that many of these non-invasive therapies are effective and can work hand-in-hand with conventional therapies. Individually and in combination, they can result in healings and cures once unimaginable to traditional practitioners.

Kathleen Barnes has written 18 books, most of them on natural health and healthy living, and owns the publishing company Take Charge Books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Health Kinesiology Harnessing the Body’s Own Wisdom

by Ann Dorn

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omplementary and alternative paths to health and wellness are becoming better known in general, but some remain relatively obscure. One of these lesser-known paths is Health Kinesiology (HK), which was founded in the late 1970s by Dr. Jimmy Scott and is now in use by an estimated 6,000 practitioners nationwide, according to his web site. HK combines acupressure-

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based knowledge of the body’s meridians with muscle testing to tap into the body’s own wisdom for healing.

“I believe that HK is a way to get in touch with a person's body and subconscious to help find out what is really going on and what that body needs to bring it closer to balanced health and wellness,” says HK practitioner Bobbie Rice, based in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Although clients that seek out HK often have attempted and exhausted every other means of regaining health, the technique can also be used to achieve optimal functioning and prevent chronic illness, even among healthy people, according to Seattlebased HK practitioner Sue Mariconda.

She trained to become a practitioner after personally experiencing profound changes, known as “corrections,” in an HK session.

“It's a personalized and individual experience, bringing the body's energy system back into balance so that the body can heal itself and reach its best potential,” she explains. “I used to be extremely allergic to cats, causing wheezing and teary, swollen eyes. After a few allergy corrections, I've now lived happily with a cat for the past seven years.” Mariconda also undertook HK corrections to overcome a severe phobia of walking on ice, as well as to realize long-term health improvements in other areas.

Treatments with an HK practitiohold certain acupressure points while ner typically involve the client sitthe energy system is stressed, we reting or lying down, fully clothed, as train it to not react in a weakened way the practitioner asks questions while to that item or situation,” Mariconda depressing their arm or hand and explains. “When the correction is cominstructing the client to resist. Accordpleted, the muscle will then test strong, ing to the theory of muscle testing, a and the energy system will be working technique that is used by many naturo- at more optimal levels.” pathic doctors and other natural health Proponents say HK gently assists practitioners, individuals the person will with everything “[Health Kinesiology] helps subconsciously from stress to people go inside themselves attention deficit resist more strongly when and clear out those things that disorder and a particular allergies. “It are keeping them stuck, so that helps people suggestion resonates with they can move forward without go inside them, and the themselves extra junk holding them back.” and clear out resistance will be relatively those things weak when it does not. that are keeping them stuck, so that

According to Mariconda, the clithey can move forward without extra ent’s active participation is not critijunk holding them back,” says Rice. “It cal; in fact, it is better if they do not also gives them the freedom to move overthink the process. The HK practiforward to live a happy and more baltioner seeks to ferret out the correction anced lifestyle, without the chemicals that the body needs in order to heal. For of drugs.”

Mariconda, healing from her phobia of

Mariconda agrees: “HK helps to walking on ice involved her practitioner improve your quality of life in a gentle, holding specific acupuncture meridians natural way.” while she literally walked on ice.

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Make Resolutions A Reality with Yoga

by Andrea Blair Cirignano

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oals to lose weight, get more sleep and reduce stress dominate most lists of New Year’s resolutions and, of course, weight loss is always near the top.

Goal-setters that want to slim down but don’t love the gym or own a closet full of waterproof, cold-weather workout gear can still find hope in yoga. In addition to aiding stress reduction, improving flexibility and speeding rehabilitation

from injuries, yoga can be an effective weight loss tool, according to research done at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Care Center.

No matter what the initial reason dropping into a yoga class for the first time, students will likely find benefits that they didn’t expect from yoga. Lily Burns, manager of Flow Yoga of Redmond and owner of Blossom, which provides management and personal assistant services for small businesses, initially tried yoga to get healthier, not being really sure what that meant.

In her words, “I found that my body was a strong and powerful vessel that I could actually ‘live’ in and even be proud of at times.”

Jennifer Mycon, who works at the desk of Bala Yoga, in Kirkland, turned to yoga after she tried many other workouts that couldn’t keep her interest. With yoga, she says, “I noticed a reduction in stress, my shoulders were not in knots anymore and I lost weight, gained muscle, and increased flexibility.” Most importantly, she reports looking forward to her workouts again.

Students can expect stretching and relaxation from any yoga class, but higher-intensity, faster-paced classes or classes in warmer studios will speed up weight loss. Power vinyasa studios heat rooms to temperatures between 85 and 95 degrees, while hot yoga or

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Bikram studios crank the thermostat to the triple digits, sometimes reaching 115 degrees if it is a warm day in a packed studio. The websites for most studios list class descriptions, but they don’t always mention studio temperature; so it is best to call ahead with any questions.

Those not eager to sweat buckets can still lose weight in studios that maintain comfortable temperatures.

Classes with “flow” or “vinyasa” in the title typically move at a moderate to fast pace because both words mean “to move with the breath” so positions often change as quickly as the length of an inhale or exhale.

Sun salutations, probably the most familiar form of vinyasa, will raise students’ heart rates in just a few rounds. Moving quickly and in synch with each breath disengages the mind from thinking about to-do lists or the stress of daily life and engages it in the coordination of breath and movement.

Restorative and yin yoga classes are slow moving and allow for deep stretches and are effective for both stress reduction and helping people sleeping better.

Writer Andrea Blair Cirignano is a local yoga instructor with a journalism background. Her articles highlight the practice of yoga in the Pacific NW. Andrea believes yoga is for everyone and that each member of the community can benefit from the practice in some way, shape or form. Visit her at YogaTone.net.

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POWER FOODS BOOST ENERGY, LOSE WEIGHT

by Judith Fertig

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o say that Brendan Brazier, a former professional triathlete from Vancouver, Canada, has energy to spare is an understatement. Brazier has turned his vegan Ironman success into a triptych of bestselling books: Thrive, Thrive Fitness and his new cookbook, Thrive Foods: 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health. He has created the Vega line of whole food products and become an activist for improving the health of people and the planet through food choices.

“I discovered that with the perfect combination of the right foods, it was possible to achieve incredible levels of fitness that went far beyond what I could have achieved on a regular diet,” he explains. “The perfect combination for me is a whole food, Earth-friendly plantBrendan Brazier

based diet. But even small changes—like adding these seven clean, quality super foods to a person’s daily diet—can help decrease body fat, diminish visible signs of aging, boost energy without caffeine or sugar, enhance mood and improve sleep quality.”

Brazier’s Seven Super Foods

Maca. This root vegetable from South America increases energy by nutrition, not stimulation, advises Brazier, who recommends the gelatinized form for best results and often adds it to a drink after a workout.

Hemp protein. Rich in omega-3 and omega-4 essential fatty acids, hemp protein powder makes a great base for a smoothie.

Fresh ginger and ground, dried turmeric. These spices help the blood circulate more efficiently, and thus boost energy. Brazier adds them to drinks or smoothies.

Chia. Small, white chia seeds help sustain energy and maintain a feeling of fullness. He enjoys them in a blueberry chia breakfast pudding.

Fresh leafy greens. Brazier believes the consumption of chlorophyllrich, leafy green vegetables, combined with moderate exercise, is the best way to create a biologically younger body.

Chlorella. This freshwater green algae, taken as a dietary supplement, is best known as a powerful energy enhancer and brain booster.

Green tea. Rich in chlorophyll and antioxidants, green tea causes a slow, steady release of energy over the course of several hours.

“Each new year brings fresh resolve to launch healthier habits that lead to fitter bodies, better sleep, increased performance and happier lives,” says Brazier. “Diet is one of the things we have the power to change right now in order to begin to thrive.”

Judith Fertig celebrates healthy cooking at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com.

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Step One. Examine your current diet. What things are you eating that might be reducing your energy or aren’t supporting your health and fitness goals?

Step Two. Prepare for success by researching and listing foods that are conducive to thriving.

Step Three. Graze throughout the day. Eating several small meals helps maintain energy levels, eases digestive strain and spreads nutrients to sustain us all day.

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Step Five. Eat a big, green salad every day; these are a staple when eating to thrive.

Step Six. Eat a raw energy bar every day; it’s an easy way to pack nutrition into a convenient, easy-tocarry form.

Step Seven. Eat a substantial, balanced afternoon snack to head off hunger and overeating at evening meals. Consider healthy snacks—such as a handful of almonds, macadamia nuts or walnuts; a serving of organic carrots, celery or zucchini sticks; or an organic apple, pear or orange—instead of processed convenience foods.

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It’s About Relationships Taxes And Conversations With Brooks Schomburg

by Lynn Noelte

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. Brookins Schomburg, or “Brooks” as he is known to clients and friends, is an accountant with a human touch. Just as likely to get into a conversation about skiing, sports or living in the present moment as he is about deadlines and due dates, Brooks has a message for Seattleites looking to handle their finances and deal with tax season more holistically this year: reduce stress, emphasize relationships and live simply.

“Especially in these times, people are pulling things in closer to the nest,” Brooks notes. “The tax situation has become a little more critical and people are watching it more closely.” Brooks, who has been a certified public accountant for 16 years, has a nononsense approach to numbers, but a warm and generous approach to people.

“When your tax liability affects your lifestyle, you might want to reprioritize your IRS responsibilities,” he warns.

“There are few greater stressors in someone’s life than the IRS.”

It’s simple, Brooks advises: get your financial life in order and be sure to understand and fully fund your tax issues.

If you need tax help, it’s important to find someone with whom you feel a real connection. “Find someone you get along with, with whom you can speak openly and who is knowledgeable about your particular situation,” he counsels.

With clients from all backgrounds, he is sensitive to the entrepreneurs and small business owners that need help with business and personal taxes. “Even though this is accounting and tax, it is really about raising the level of awareness and providing a positive environment and supportive service,” Brooks says.

For Brooks, a positive environment and a higher awareness involves engagement with family and community. For more than 25 years, he has been a sports official at high schools throughout King County. His service earned him a

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lifetime achievement award, Recently, he transitioned his office, with two employees, into the bottom level of his home in order to be more available for his teens Bryce and Sierra, both honor students and varsity athletes at Roosevelt High School.

Even though his business is bustling, Brooks loves answering the phone personally: “You can talk to a computer, but if you really want to have a conversation and find yourself talking about yoga and meditation and the various ways people are connecting with their spirit, you have to be talking with a real person.” An avid outdoorsman who enjoys boating, camping and hiking, he loves running into his clients while walking around Green Lake Park or simply at a grocery store in Wallingford. “It’s about people connecting,” he asserts. “Everything comes back to that relationship.”

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PILATES FOR WEIGHT LOSS Strengthen, Lengthen and Tone

by Victoria Everman

Pilates, similar to yoga in its concentration on breathing, was developed by Joseph Pilates in just the past century. While it’s rare to break much of a sweat during a session, with its focus on major muscle groups and slow, intentional movements, Pilates has become a popular practice for effecting weight loss.

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ilates can help to build and maintain lean muscle mass while you are losing weight, realign posture as the body’s center of gravity changes, promote long elegant posture and graceful flowing movement, and keep you centered and energized—all at the same time,” explains Jillian Hessel, a Los Angeles-based Pilates teacher with 26 years’ experience.

“I find that many people are successfully losing weight with Pilates because they become much more aware of their bodies, and in turn, treat them better and make better food choices,” adds Ana Cabán, a Pilates fitness expert who has operated studios on both coasts.

After chatting with a panel of pros and diving into the fitness method’s history, we arrived at the top five ways

to become trim and toned by practicing Pilates.

Burn More Calories

Creating muscle mass is one of the best ways to increase calorie-burning potential. Pilates can help accomplish that in spades. “Simply stated, Pilates is strength training,” says Alycea Ungaro, owner of Real Pilates, in New York City. “We work with resistance to increase strength and hence, muscle mass.

Using springs and different apparatus to increase the load to the muscles, we can affect a metabolic increase by building lean muscle mass.”

Individuals can add a variety of tools to a basic Pilates mat routine to help tone muscles all over and avoid boredom. “I enjoy adding bands, body rings and light weights to my routine because it provides variety

and challenges muscles in a different way,” says Cabán. Resistance bands are easily portable, yet create a considerable amount of challenging resistance to help firm and tone.

The body ring, well known among Pilates enthusiasts, is another resistance tool used during mat exercise, often focusing on the lower body and core muscles.

your body and be more likely to take Once a favorite of use their abdominals better care of it,” she says. correctly—how to 1930s New York contract the abdominal rather than let it Complete with Cardio City dancers George wall, distend. This simple No weight loss regimen is complete mechanism can be used without cardiovascular work. ComBalanchine and 24/7 in your daily life. bining the strength training of Pilates Martha Graham, That is the single reason and a consistent cardio session works that Pilates flattens abs to help you lose weight and tone up Pilates now has so quickly,” comments nearly twice as fast as doing either 10 million followers Ungaro. routine on its own. Walking up hills works, or to add variety and challenge, in the United “Consider swimming, running or the Improve States alone. elliptical machine,” suggests Ungaro.

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Look Thinner

One of the best ways to look and feel thinner is to maintain good posture.

Pilates helps create better posture by firming not only the abs, but the back, as well. “All Pilates work is performed with proper alignment and attention to posture. By establishing optimal spinal alignment, you can facilitate better circulation, improved lymphatic flow and increased stamina of the muscles along the spine,” says Ungaro. Not only will toned spinal muscles help with continued weight loss vis-à-vis increased metabolism, standing up straight will automatically make a person appear thinner, thereby increasing one’s confidence, as well. “You will stand taller, hold your waist tighter and feel stronger,” she adds.

“The increased body awareness will also make you less likely to indulge in unhealthy eating habits,” notes Ungaro. Experiencing the improvements to your body and of what it’s capable is incredibly motivating. “You will have a new respect for

“Steady-state activity is great for cardio conditioning.”

Victoria Everman, a freelance writer in San Francisco, California, contributes to Gaiam.com, from which this was adapted.

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It’s vital to note that because most states classify acupuncture as a surgical procedure, it can only be legally practiced by a licensed veterinarian certified in acupuncture. These same states often similarly restrict the practice of acupressure (applying pressure to acupuncture points, instead of placing needles, to move energy around in the body). This is important to understand, because if a pet owner engages an unlicensed, noncertified practitioner, he or she will not be able to file a complaint with the state veterinary medical board if a mistake is made that harms the animal.

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eterinarians that practice a holistic approach appreciate that traditional Western schooling equips them to use antibiotics and other drugs to lessen troubling symptoms, but they also ask: “Do drugs vanquish the root of the problem? Why do so many patients return with new symptoms that suggest the need for more drugs? Are permanent health and healing possible?”

Traditional Eastern Practices

While Western medicine has traditionally focused on fixing the parts of the animal that are not functioning normally, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focuses on systematically restoring what is out of balance and affecting the quality of an animal’s life as a whole.

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of harmony; if the body moves out of harmony with itself and the external environment, dis-ease and energy stagnation occur. TCM aims to unblock this stagnation and return the body to harmony and health.

Although acupuncture has been used to treat humans for some 5,000 years, the first recorded application to an animal was about 3,500 years ago, when an elephant was treated for stomach bloat. Treatment of farm animals in rural China and Korea soon followed, but written evidence of its use on household pets has been documented only from the 20th century. From the Latin acus, meaning “needle,” and pungere, meaning “to pierce,” practitioners place tiny, thin, sterile needles under the skin at precise points, with the intention of moving chi (pronounced CHEE) around the body to prevent or treat disease.

In 1974, The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society was founded to help educate and direct veterinarians in integrating TCM and acupuncture into their practices. The society has

Veterinary acupuncture is used to treat conditions ranging from muscle injuries and paralysis to arthritis and neurologic, gastrointestinal and reproductive disorders. It is also frequently used as a maintenance procedure for healthy, athletic animals that participate in performance competitions.

Many thoroughbred racehorses, for example, receive regular treatments.

Veterinary acupuncturists develop and implement treatment plans based upon each animal’s needs, including the recommended frequency of treatment, plus the anatomical points that must be stimulated for successful outcomes. Dealing with acute problems usually involves more frequent treatments in initial stages that then taper off within a few weeks.

While any illness or health problem can be treated using acupuncture alone, if a pet experiences a chronic, recurring health issue, it will likely benefit from a TCM program that also includes complementary, customized, nutritional and behavioral modifications. Veterinary acupuncturists often recommend herbs and nutritional supplements to help improve overall health. The focus is always on achieving long-term balance and harmony and preventing future illness, while treating current ailments.

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Depending on their specialized training, vets may introduce homotoxicology (combining homeopathy and acupuncture that injects sterile, homeopathic liquids into acupuncture points). Some vets surgically insert gold bead implants into acupuncture points to provide continuous stimulation of the needed healing energy force; this works well for dogs with congenital defects like hip dysplasia, that often require a lifetime of acupuncture treatments.

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The family veterinarian may have acupuncture certification or be able to recommend a qualified colleague in the area. Some leading national veterinary and acupuncture organization websites provide directories to find qualified practitioners by city and state. Acupuncture is now taught at most U.S. veterinary colleges, and some experts predict that board certification for TCM is fast approaching.

Dr. Jenny Taylor is trained in veterinary acupuncture, herbology, Traditional Chinese Medicine and veterinary homeopathy. Her Creature Comfort Holistic Veterinary Center, in Oakland, California, is an award-winning regional pioneer. She lectures worldwide and donates acupuncture and homeopathy treatment for the Oakland Zoo’s wild animals. Connect at CreatureComfort. com and Facebook.com/creature comfort.holisticvet.

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by Brita Belli underground, where the temperature remains relatively stable year-round he latest edition of the Consumer climate, home size and budget. (between 45 and 75 degrees FahrenGuide to Home Energy Savings Air-source heat pump: Because heit). Geothermal heat pumps are three reports that heating costs repabove-ground heat pumps transfer times as efficient as a typical furnace; resent the largest residential energy heat—from inside to outside or vice even the excess, known as “super expense—35 to 50 percent—of annual versa—rather than create it, like a conheat,” can be captured to heat houseenergy bills. Fortunately, homeowners ventional heating and air-conditioning hold water. Estimated payback on a have many fuel- and money-saving unit, they can provide up to four times geothermal unit is two to 10 years. options superior to turning up the the amount of energy they consume,

Solar heat: Solar heat is either thermostat on an inefficient gas- or according to the U.S. Department of active—capturing the sun’s heat by oil-fueled furnace or boiler, using an Energy (DOE). They also help dehumeans of solar collectors—or paselectric space heater or throwing more midify indoor air, reducing the need for sive—captured via a home feature logs into the old fireplace. air conditioning in warm months. such as a sunroom with a

Before buying any major home The south-facing wall that vents heating equipment, it makes sense to DOE notes warm air into the home. For first fix leaks. Beef up insulation; seal that such an existing home, an applaces where heat typically escapes— devices can propriately designed shed or around windows and doors, dryer cut energy garage can be well suited for vents and cable and phone lines—and use by 30 to a solar collector; otherwise, a make sure heating ducts and pipes are 40 percent in shade-free roof space is often working properly. Good ventilation is homes that use the best option. An active also vital in an air-sealed home, both electric heat solar-heating system can be to control moisture and prevent buildin moderair- or water-based: the latter up of indoor pollutants. ate climates. requires installation of a water Once the home is sealed against However, they storage tank, either in an insuunwanted heat loss and maintains are not a lated box outside or beside an regular circulation of fresh air, take good option existing indoor water tank. bigger energy-saving steps. Here are for cold cli The DOE advises that five options to consider, based on local mates, where Energy-efficient fireplace insert

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By combining such a system with passive solar design features—such as thermal walls and tile floors—families may need very little supplemental heat other than solar.

Wood stoves, pellet stoves and inserts: Traditional fireplaces look cozy, but they can send as much as 300 cubic feet per minute of a home’s precious heated air straight up the chimney.

Woodstoves, meanwhile, have come a long way, environmentally speaking.

Whether old-fashioned or modern in appearance, a contemporary woodstove can serve as an efficient space heater.

Note that materials matter. Steel heats up and cools down quickly; soapstone continues to radiate heat long after the fire is out; and cast iron falls somewhere in the middle. Pellet stoves burn rabbit-feed-like pellets of sawdust, wood chips, crop waste and other organic materials.

The DOE considers pellet stoves the cleanest solid fuel-burning residential heating appliances; so efficient (78 to 85 percent) that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency exempts them from smoke testing. Pellet stoves can be freestanding, or pellet stove inserts can be fitted to an existing fireplace. With airtight doors, temperature controls and easy loading and cleaning capabilities, fireplace inserts readily turn an energy-wasting fireplace into an efficient home-heating machine.

Radiant heat: Radiated heat—distributed through a home’s floors, walls or ceiling panels, as opposed to baseboard panels, steam radiators or forced air systems—is efficient, doesn’t aggravate allergies and can complement a variety of heating systems, including gas- or oil-powered boilers and solar water heaters if it’s a hydronic (liquid) model. With hydronic radiant floors, the most efficient and popular method, heated water flows from the boiler to

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Chicken broth-based soups may also boost immunity and help battle the sniffles, according to researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Stephen Rennard and his colleagues found that properties of chicken soup help soothe sore throats and ease other cold symptoms.

Soups made with vegetable broths likewise offer anti-inflammatory properties and comforting goodness, maintains green living expert Annie B. Bond. Inspired by Haedrich’s book, Bond added her own spin to this soup for her daughter.

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“This light, restorative soup is so delicious you don’t have to be sick to enjoy it,” says Bond. “Either way, its luscious fragrance helps clear sinuses, and the potatoes soothe the digestive tract. It’s a delightful broth, filled with spinach, parsley, leeks and garlic, that yields minerals, vitamins and healing antioxidants, with some winter root vegetables for sweetness. A steaming bowlful on a cold winter day is wonderfully comforting.”

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1½ Tbsp olive oil 1 large leek, well washed, white parts only, chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and diced small 1 large potato, diced small 1 parsnip, peeled and diced small 4 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups vegetable stock Sea salt to taste Handful fresh parsley leaves, chopped 4 oz (large handful) fresh spinach leaves, rinsed and coarsely chopped Freshly ground black pepper to taste

2. Simmer soup, partially covered, for about 5 minutes, and then stir in parsley and spinach. Simmer, partially covered, about 5 more minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add pepper to taste and serve piping hot.

Winter Vegetable Soup

This recipe is adapted from The Cleaner Plate Club: More Than 100 Recipes for Real Food Your Kids Will Love, by Beth Bader and Ali Benjamin. “Parmesan rinds are the secret to a rich flavor in nearly any soup,” advises Bader, the mother of a 6-year-old. “When you finish up a wedge of Parmesan cheese, save the rind and freeze it for later use. When you add the rind to a hot soup, it will

1 cup farro, rinsed and drained or 1 cup lentils, rinsed, sorted and drained 1 bunch (about 12 oz) kale or chard greens, stemmed and chopped Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Makes 12 servings

1. Warm the oil over medium-low heat and add the onion, carrot and celery.

Sweat this combination, known as a mirepoix, until the onion is translucent.

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 /3 cup chopped carrot (about 3 medium carrots) 2 /3 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks) 2 garlic cloves, minced 10 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1 Tbsp dried summer savory 2 tsp dried thyme 2 bay leaves 2 small Parmesan rinds, optional 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced small (¼-inch cubes) 1 lb winter squash, peeled and diced small (¼-inch cubes)

Serves 4 to 5

2. Add the stock and the savory, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the sweet potato, squash and Parmesan rinds, and then simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Add the farro or lentils and simmer for 30 more minutes (or until the lentils, if present, are al dente).

4. Add the greens, and simmer for 5 more minutes.

5. Remove the bay leaf and Parmesan rinds. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Annie B. Bond blogs and writes at AnnieBBond.com. Beth Bader blogs at ExpatriatesKitchen.blogspot.com and EatLocalChallenge.com.

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206-440-3191. SeattleYogaArts.com.

New Year’s Day Cleanse and Restore – 11am1pm. Welcome the New Year with a 2-hour Vinyasa practice with deep relaxation to nourish one’s whole being and dissolve any layers of tension. All levels welcome. $30. Wedgewood 8 Limbs Yoga, 7345 35th Ave NE, Seattle. Registration required: 206-523-9722. 8LimbsYoga.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 Grand Opening Celebration – Tuesdays & Thursdays through January. Announcing new yoga classes at the best price in town. $10/drop-in.

5000 Genesee & 2720 Hanford, Seattle. Register: 206-722-2665 or KanjinYoga.com.

Play to be Healthy: Free your Playful Spirit – Tuesdays, Jan 3-Mar 20. An introductory 3 month, once-a-week online playgroup for holistic healthcare professionals. $480. 206-200-4542.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 Anxiety and Depression Workshop – Wednesdays, Jan 4-Feb 22. 7-8:30pm. With Bianca Rafferty. Yoga is a balancing practice that creates opportunities for those with physical and emotional conditions related to anxiety or depression to find steady ground within their selves. $84/7-class series. Seattle Yoga Arts, 1540 15th Ave, Seattle.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 Juicing and Detoxing – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the cleansing and detoxing powers of juice feasting

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Need A Lift Into The Shift? – 7-8:30pm. Jennifer Yost shares insights for transforming fear into love. $10. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Register: 206-523-3726 or EastWestBookShop.com.

Thrive Detox & Weight Loss Series – Thursdays, Jan 5-26. 7-8:30pm. This four-session seminar will motivate to make lasting dietary and lifestyle changes, not through willpower, but through knowledge. Measurements, weight and blood pressure will be taken to monitor success. $85.

Thrive Natural Family Medicine, 5020 Meridian Ave N, Ste 104, Seattle. Registration required: 206-257-1488. ThriveNaturalMedicine.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 2012 Mayan Calendar Panel – 7pm. 2012 is an important year as the Mayan calendar comes to an end. Hear five gifted people present their information about 2012, the changes ahead and its meaning. $10. Friends, Philosophy and Tea, 13850 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue. 425-641-4364.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 Massage for the Novice – 9am-5pm. A full-day introduction to therapeutic Swedish massage.

This class is for those who either want to study in our Professional Massage Program or simply want to learn the basics. $50. Discoverypoint School of Massage, 420 E Pike St, Ste 3, Seattle. Registration required: 206-552-6523.

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Treating High Cholesterol Without Drugs – 1011am. A healthy diet and lifestyle are the most effective tools for battling high cholesterol and heart disease. Dr. Moser will discuss diet, exercise, and supplements to effectively lower cholesterol. Free.

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Whole Body Health Fair – 11am-3pm. Free. Bellevue Whole Foods, 888 116th Ave NE, Bellevue.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 Pruning Class: Fruit Tree Pruning – 10am-12pm.

This class covers the basics of fruit tree pruning, including apple, cherry, plum, and pear trees. $15/public, $10/members. Sand Point Magnuson Park, Bldg 406, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle.

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New Year’s Detox – 1-3pm. A seasonal cleansing and rejuvenating practice can help restore a natural state of wellness by eliminating toxins and re-balancing the body and mind. This specialized yoga practice is designed to safely support digestion, elimination and detoxification. Meditation and breathing exercises will be included to clear

mental and emotional toxins. $25. Seattle Yoga Arts, 1540 15th Ave, Seattle. Registration required: 206-371-0467. Erin@ChakraBodyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 Avalanche Awareness – 7pm. This course teaches where to find and how to interpret avalanche reports, the gear necessary when traveling in the avalanche terrain, and how to assess the risks to be prepared as possible when heading out this winter.

Free. REI, 222 Yale Ave N, Seattle. NWAC.us.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 Introduction to Yoga – Jan 11, 18 & 25. 7:309pm. Whether new, returning, or a regular to yoga practice, find helpful review of safe and gentle yoga practice, modifications for individual needs, correct posture, breathing, relaxation, balance, warming up, concentration and precautions.

Poses include standing and sitting poses, and how to create a routine for use at home. $45. Ananda Meditation Temple, 23305 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell. Registration required: 425-806-3700.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 Autobiography of a Yogi – 7:30-9pm. Paramhansa Yogananda’s autobiography has inspired many since its first publication in 1946. Come explore the treasures contained in the colorful stories, the profound teachings of this beloved classic and discover pearls of inspiration for one’s own spiritual search. $45, 10% discount with online prepay.

Ananda Meditation Temple, 23305 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell. Registration required: 425-806-3700.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 Dream Analysis Workshop – Jan 13 & 20. 2-4pm.

With Chaitania Hein. Join us to discover and understand the mysteries of dreams and what they are saying. $100. Wu Hsing Tao School of Acupuncture, 4000 NE 41st St, Bldg D, Seattle. Registration required: 206-324-7188. WuHsing.org.

Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi – 7:30-9pm. Ananda Seattle and East West Bookshop bring an inspired annual tribute that includes music, readings, stories and a multimedia presentation. Free. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-523-3726.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 Herbs & Foods for Vibrant Health – 9:3011:30am. This class will cover the very important aspect of herbs and nutritional plants that can be used daily and seasonally to support a healthy body. $20. Herban Wellness, 103 Lake St S, Kirkland. Registration required: 206-330-2171 or Info@HerbanWellness.net.

Gluten-Free Walk, Talk and Taste – 1011:30am. These Walk, Talk & Taste classes are tailored to those interested in the gluten-free options available at PCC. Free. West Seattle PCC,

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Good Shepherd Center, Rm 107, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle. Register: 800-838-3006 or BrownPaperTickets.com/Event/212975.

Cheesemaking Class: Raw Milk Blue & Tomme – 2-5pm. Learn to make Blue cheese and Tomme from raw cow’s milk. Take home a 2-lb wheel to age yourself. $145. Fall City. Register: 425-222-5277 or LearnToMakeCheese.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 The One Gathering – 4-6:30pm. With Joyce Hawkens, Jennifer Yost, Samantha Parrott, and Narayan & Janet. The One Gathering is an experience to entertain while being uplifting and healing. $25/advance, $30/at door. Century Ballroom West Hall, 915 E Pine St, Seattle. Buy tickets: TheOneGathering.com.

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Sprouting 101 – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn proper sprouting and rinsing techniques including all the ins and outs of sprouting, as well as providing recipes that use sprouted foods. $40/person, $70/ pair. Roosevelt Whole Foods, 1026 NE 64th St, Seattle. Register: GenerationThrive.com.

Autobiography of a Yogi – 7:30-9pm. See Jan 12 description. $45, 10% discount with online prepay.

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Path of Kriya Yoga – 7:30-9pm. Kriyacharyas Hriman and Padma McGilloway will talk on the history of kriya yoga, its underlying psycho-physiological effects and the opportunities for learning kriya and its related precepts and practices. Free. Ananda Meditation Temple, 23305 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell. 425-806-3700. AnandaSeattle.org.

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Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi – 7:30-9pm. See Jan 13 description. Free.

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Winter Yoga Retreat – Jan 20-22. Join Tracy and Terilyn for a weekend of nourishing yoga and deep inner exploration. Price includes all classes, lodging, vegetarian meals and use of the facilities. $455-$580. Aldermarsh Retreat Center, Whidbey Island. Registration required: 206-325-8221.

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Joy of Being: Feldenkrais and the Inner Body – 10am-12pm. This 4-week class with classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays explores how to identify one’s self and includes Feldenkrais, yoga, dance and aikido. $200. M’Illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required: 206-525-0363. M-Illumino.com.

Chinese New Year Celebration – 1-6pm. WuHsing Tao School of Five Element Acupuncture presents their 6th Annual Chinese New Year celebration. A day of fun, raffles and amazing performances. Free. WuHsing Tao School, 4000 NE 41st St, Bldg D, Seattle. Registration required: 206-324-7188. WuHsing.org.

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Vitamin Talk – 6-7pm. Dr. Tami Meraglia and Dr. Scott Moser will talk about the most important vitamins and minerals, their role in the body and

Conscious Social Media & Attraction Marketing Workshop – 4pm. Learn the key benefits of why conscious entrepreneurs should be using social media while developing a social media strategy.

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Energy Circle: What is Sacred? – 7-9pm. Start of this year with pondering what is sacred in our lives, what we want to be sacred, and how to integrate it into one’s life. $15/newcomers, $10/ circle returnees. Friends, Philosophy and Tea, 13850 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue. 425-641-4364.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 Herbs to Achieve Hormonal Balance for Women – 6:30-8:30pm. Hormones are at the center of many of the major processes that occur in the body including mood, mental clarity and acuity and weight. Bastyr graduate Kimberley Wyckham will explain the connections between hormonal problems, and will give simple tools and herbal knowledge to help bring hormones into balance. $20. Herban Wellness, 103 Lake St S, Kirkland. Registration required: 206-330-2171 or Info@HerbanWellness.net.

Autobiography of a Yogi – 7:30-9pm. See Jan 12 description. $45, 10% discount with online prepay.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 Levels of Attachment – 7:30-9pm. Miguel Ruiz, Jr. will bring to life the Toltec wisdom of The Four Agreements, written by his father, Miguel Ruiz. He will help attendees decode their attachments and let go of beliefs and ideas that distort reality in order to find clarity and peace. $15. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Register: 206-523-3726 or EastWestBookShop.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 Hypothyroidism: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment – 10-11am. Hypothyroidism is a common and complex disease. In this free, hourlong workshop, Dr. Moser will take an integrative approach and discuss both conventional and natural treatments. Free. Thrive Natural Family Medicine, 5020 Meridian Ave N, Ste 104, Seattle. Registration required: 206-257-1488.

Mindful Way to Wellness – Saturdays, Jan 28-March 3. 10am-11:30pm. With Wai WongMiller and Marion Niles. This six-week psychoeducational group focuses on teaching a variety of practical mindfulness coping skills that can be incorporated into daily life, and provides a save and supportive environment to gently explore one’s own unique way of being. $150/6-group sessions.

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Backyard Beekeeping 101 – 2-4pm. Winter is the perfect time to prepare for starting hives in the spring. This lecture-style introductory course will cover the fundamentals of beekeeping, including equipment, parts of the hive, location and codes of the apiary, feeding and treating bees, and seasonal management. $36/nonmember, $25/Seattle Tilth member. Good Shepherd Center, Rm 107, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle. Register: 800-838-3006 or BrownPaperTickets.com/Event/212980.

Jump Through with Power and Grace – 2-4pm.

This workshop will help identify, connect with and turn on the muscles needed to decelerate one’s body with grace and control. Be introduced to the role that bone proportion and joint orientation play in one’s ability to float and balance. Using fun and rigorous yogic drills. $35 through Jan 23, $45 after.

West Seattle 8 Limbs Yoga, 4546 1/2 California Ave SW, Seattle. Registration required: 206-933-9642.

8LimbsYoga.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 When Survivors Give Birth – Feb 4-5. A not-to-be missed opportunity to learn from renowned experts Penny Simkin PT & Phyllis Klaus MFT, LMSW, authors of the book When Survivors Give Birth.

Join other maternity care, mental health and allied providers for a two-day seminar focusing on the issues of the least understood of pregnant clients. $299. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore. Registration required: 425-602-3361.

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Massage for the Novice – 9am-5pm. A full-day introduction to therapeutic Swedish massage.

This class is for those who either want to study in our Professional Massage Program or simply want to learn the basics. $50. Discoverypoint School of Massage, 420 E Pike St, Ste 3, Seattle. Registration required: 206-552-6523.

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save the date THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 20th Annual Women of Wisdom Conference – Feb 16-20. Featuring Jean Houston, Jean Shinoda Bolen, Naomi Tutu, Ubaka Hill and Imsara. Radiate the Divine Feminine, the world is ready. Seattle.

206-782-3363. WomenOfWisdom.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 NW Yoga Conference – Feb 18-19. The NW Yoga Conference is an inclusive and immersive two-day celebration of the Northwest yoga community including workshops, a marketplace and more.

All levels and abilities are welcome. Lynwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St SW, Lynwood.

425-299-2794. NWYogaConference.com.

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sevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required: 206-525-0363. DeepRootsDance.com.

NOTE: All Calendar events must be received by the 12th of the month prior to publication and adhere to our guidelines. Email Calendar@SeattleAwakenings.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please. Or visit SeattleAwakenings.com to submit online.

sunday Cascadia Hikes – 8am-12pm. Learn about local and natural history, sustainability and ecology while viewing waterfalls and wildlife on these guided half-day hikes. Includes hotel pick up and drop off, nature guide, refreshments, transportation, and entry fees. $95. Register: EvergreenEscapes.com/ Seattle-Hiking-Tour.asp.

Community Yoga Class – 9-10:15am. Beginner pay-what-you-can yoga class. All welcome. Taught by a registered yoga teacher. Donations accepted.

Three Trees Yoga & Healing Arts Center, 204 S 348th St, Ste 2, Federal Way. 253-815-9642.

ThreeTreesYoga.com.

monday Qigong Class – 8:45-9:45am. Qigong combines movements, breath work, meditation, visualization and relaxation to achieve harmony of the body, mind and spirit. Increase energy and become more aware of balance, breath and alignment, ultimately improving one’s yoga practice and other activities.

All ages and fitness levels welcome. First class free. Yogalife Greenlake, 7200 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle. 206-599-9270. ElementalHarmony.info.

Breast Feeding Class – 10-11:30am. With Renee Beebe and Lauren Harris. Get questions answered by an expert, check your baby’s weight and boost confidence in this weekly drop-in support group. $15 suggested donation. Dragonfly Holistic Healing, 760 N 34th St, Seattle. 206-356-7252.

DragonflyHolisticHealing.com.

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. ~Søren Kierkegaard

La Leche League of West Seattle – 10:30am. 4th Mon. All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-tobe interested in breastfeeding welcome. Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, 7141 California Ave SW, Seattle. 206-932-9912.

Infant Massage Class – 10:30-11:45am. Promote better infant health and development and meet other moms while learning infant massage techniques. $25/1 class, $100/5 classes. Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 3rd Ave W, Seattle. Registration required: 206-409-4812. Parent2Infant.com.

Sustainable Capitol Hill General Meeting – 6:30-9pm. 2nd Mon. Join Sustainable Capitol Hill for monthly meetings. A potluck begins at 6:30pm followed by the general meeting at 7pm. 1617 Boylston Ave, 2nd fl, Seattle.

SustainableCapitolHill.org.

Buddhist Meditation – No class Jan 1. 7-8:30pm.

Everyone welcome. Each evening will include a teaching followed by a guided meditation, question and answer session and refreshments. $10 or $5 for students/seniors/unemployed. Friends, Philosophy and Tea, 13850 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue. 425-6414364. FriendsPhilosophyAndTea.com.

tuesday Urban Forest Restoration – 10am-2pm. Nature Consortium hosts volunteer work parties in the West Duwamish Greenbelt beginning with a short informal forest ecology workshop followed by performing restoration activities including planting native species, removing invasive species, mulching and more. Register: 206-923-0853 or NatureC.org/Volunteer.

Seattle Greendrinks – 5:30pm. 2nd Tues. Informal social networking to connect and unite those working or interested in environmental issues. Locations vary. Details: SeattleGreendrinks.org.

Middle Eastern Drumming Instructional Series Basics Class – 7-8pm. With George Sadak.

Classes are designed for beginners and those who wish to polish their technique. Class may be joined mid-session. Ottoman BellyDance Studio, Bothell Country Village, 23634 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell. 425-368-0369. OttomanBellyDance.com.

La Leche League of Seattle Central – 6:308:30pm. 1st Tues. See Mon description. Swedish Medical Center, 500 17th Ave, Mother Joseph Conference Rm, Seattle. 206-949-3076.

LLLEmHealy@gmail.com.

Tribal Style Bellydance – 7-9pm. With Shay Moore. Classes get people moving to the global groove as they develop core tribal bellydance movements with strength, grace, and flexibility.

Women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and experience welcome. $60/6 classes. M’Illumino, 6921 Roo-

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wednesday Qigong Class – 8:45-9:45am. See Mon description. First class free. Yogalife Greenlake, 7200 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle. 206-599-9270.

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Infant Massage Class – 10-11:30am. 1st & 3rd Wed. Class taught in Japanese. See Mon description. $25/1 class, $100/5 classes. Overlake Hospital City University, Bldg F, Rm 15, 150 120th Ave NE, Bellevue. Registration required: 425-688-5259.

Parent2Infant.com.

La Leche League of Seattle – 10:15am. 3rd Wed. See Mon description. Good Shepherd Center, Wallingford, Seattle. 206-304-9153.

Free Intro to Meditation Class – 6-7pm. 3rd Wed. With Mary Davis. This class will show the mind, body and spirit health benefits of meditation with examples from the latest medical research studies. Seattle Healing Arts Center, 3rd Fl, 6300 9th Ave NE, Seattle. Register: 206-524-0863.

MeditateSeattle.com.

Green Reiki Circle – 7-10pm. Last Wed. Network, share stories, and Reiki energy treatments in a safe, friendly atmosphere. Open to all levels and skills.

Free. Circle Green Healing Arts, 3717 Fobes Rd, Snohomish. 425-377-9790. CircleGreen.org.

thursday Urban Forest Restoration – 10am-2pm. See Tues. description. Register: 206-923-0853 or NatureC.org/Volunteer.

The Fixers’ Collective – 6pm. 1st Thurs. Join a group of people who love to fix and mend things from broken blenders to ripped sweaters to antique dentist drills. Take it apart, put it back together, figure out how it works and refuse to throw it away.

What is worked on depends on who shows up.

Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle. For more details: WestSeattleFixers@gmail.com or Meetup.com/WSToolLibrary.

“Ask An Expert” & Tool Library Meetup – 6-8pm. 2nd Thurs. Each month The Tool Library brings together the community and hosts experienced DIY coaches who are willing to answer any questions on current projects, future plans or anything else. Coaches have expertise in solar, water harvesting, green architecture and building, and more. Free. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle.

SustainableWestSeattle.org.

Baby Diaper Service 101 – 6:30-7:30pm. 2nd Thurs. Learn the environmental and health benefits of using cloth diapers including information on how Baby Diaper Service laundry and home delivery works. Folds, diaper covers, various closure systems and a discussion on special techniques for diapering boys vs. girls and methods for diapering overnight will be presented. Free to existing customers, $10/family. Parent Trust for Washington

Children, 2200 Rainier Ave S, Seattle. Registration required: 206-634-2229. BabyDiaperService.net.

friday Wassa Dance – 9-10am. A lively accessible mix of traditional and contemporary polyrhythmic movement inspired by the elemental roots of music and styles from Africa and the Americas. Class suited to all levels of barefoot movement enthusiasts. Dropins welcome. $15. ARC School of Ballet, 9250 14th Ave NW, Seattle. 206-284-9473. WassaDance.com.

La Leche League of South King County – 10am.

1st Fri. See Mon description. For location: 253212-6159 or LLLOfNorthTacoma@yahoo.com.

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InterPlay – 10:30am-12pm. An improvisational practice that playfully explores the things a body can do: move, make sounds, tell stories, sing, and experience stillness. Based on life-affirming, body wisdom principles and the transformative power of play. M’Illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle.

206-525-0363. M-Illumino.com.

Drum Jam – 7-10pm. Come drum with us every Friday. Arrive and leave as you feel. Any kind of hand drum; all abilities. Music and dance too. Ottoman BellyDance Studio, Bothell Country Village, 23634 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell. 425-3680369. OttomanBellyDance.com.

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saturday Hypnosis for Birth Introduction – 10-11:30am.

2nd Sat. Learn what hypnosis is and isn’t, and how it helps reduce pain, increase calmness and confidence, clear away fears and anxiety, and much more. Free. Bellevue. Registration required: 425827-9498. HypnosisForBirth.com.

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VESTA HOME PERFORMANCE 206-919-6770 Info@VestaPerformance.com VestaPerformance.com

Dedicated to improving the comfort, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency of homes in the Seattle region. See ad page 8.

BABY DIAPER SERVICE 206-634-2229 BabyDiaperService.Net

Committed to providing 100% pure cotton diapers for your baby. Convenient weekly pickup and delivery of cloth diapers and accessories. Better for baby’s skin, more sustainable than washing at home. See ad page 16.

PARENT TO INFANT MASSAGE 206-409-4812 Info@Parent2Infant.com Parent2Infant.com

Learn gentle infant massage techniques in a supportive and fun class setting. Babies 6 weeks up to 1 year old. Benefit with better sleep, foundation for lifelong health, secure attachment and more independent personality.

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CONSTRUCTION PATHWAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 206-937-4809 PathwayDC.com

Design, build and remodeling contractor specializing in sustainable, healthy homes and the symbiotic relationship between humankind and nature.

dentists INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY 9730 3rd Ave NE Suite 205 Seattle, WA 98115 206-367-6453 Info@MitchMarderDDS.com MitchMarderDDS.com

We are a holistic dental practice specializing in safe mercury filling removal, non-surgical periodontal care, and TMJ/ orthodontic treatments. We welcome new patients! See ad page 5.

HEALTH CENTERS BASTYR CENTER 3670 Stone Way N Seattle, WA 98103 206-834-4100 BastyrCenter.org

Bastyr Center offers naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, nutrition counseling, Chinese herbal medicine, short-term psychological counseling, and more. Our Team Care approach to healing ensures you’ll see a licensed practitioner and two to three advanced student clinicians while receiving individualized treatments and generous practitioner time. See ad page 25.

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MEDICAL AMY FASIG, ND

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