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QI REVOLUTION 2012

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* Breath Empowerment: Generate Qi like a master. Feels like “Humming Engine” in belly.

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00 PEOPELD ,0 0 3 R E V C O * Spiral & Press on Qi: Subtle movements are the REAL KEY to harness Qi-Energy.

PERIEN HAVE EXGEST ENERGY OAFR * Cloud Hands: Beautiful practice for strengthening Lungs and opening chest.

N IS SEMIN HE STRO * Earth Hands: Strengthens the hips, legs, & the reproductive center of the body. T EIR LIVES AT TH TH A * Around the World: Rotate at waist, spheres of qi are created to boost energy. * Push Hands: Energy is projected outside body. Qi gently “pushes” to assist movements. * Natural Walking Qigong: Generate Healing Qi by walking naturally in your neighborhood.

ADVANCED BREATHING APPLICATIONS LEVEL2 & 3 MONDAY & TUESDAY

* Tumo Breathing: Build Warmth & Qi-Power in your Navel. Pulsation of Blood & Qi flows down arms & legs. * Wuji Style Qigong: Explore 7 Wuji Movements. Create your own Qigong form. “MAGNETIC DANCE” of Qi. 9-B * 9-Breath Method: ULTIMATE Breathing practice. Blissful waterfall of Qi removes stress & negativity! * Advanced 9-Breath: Ignite Energy to deepest possible levels. We become PURE SPIRITUAL VIBRATION. * Healing Others w/9-Breath Method: Capable of True Miracles. Recipients experience “Flush of Energy”.

In this seminar you’ll also receive in-depth training in Food-Healing, the art of using specific foods to reverse specific diseases. Millions worldwide have reversed the worst diseases with food alone. You will learn this wisdom in precise detail & be able to share it with others.

“I’ve been a practitioner of Reiki since 1983. I love Reiki and find your Qigong helps my practice tremendously. I FEEL the energy more powerfully now than I ever thought possible! - Rev. Ojela Frank, Author, Reiki Master “It was so very powerful! Every part of me was vibrating. The warm energy rushed through my arms and hands during the Qigong. I feel my ’inner fire’ is burning hotter than ever before!” - Maggie Degenaro, Nurse Assistant “This is definitely the most powerful workshop I have ever attended. The meditation and Qigong experiences we were at a level that few things In life can compare to. Everybody was glowing.” - George Munoz M.D. “I have 30 Years Experience in Yoga, Tai Chi & Qigong and I have never felt energy like this before. This system combines Qigong with Advanced Breathing Exercises that are PHENOMENALLY ENERGETIC.” - Rick Agel M.D.

Fridays 6:30 - 8:00pm Yoga for Sleep will include gentle stretching to open the body and alleviate tight places that have accumulated over the workweek. It will integrate breath and mindfulness practices that will serve to keep the busy mind focused to receive maximum beneďŹ ts from the movement.

Props such as supportive pillows will be provided for the movement practice to create ease for the body in restorative, long held comfortable positions. The last part of class will feature guided meditation practice to release layers of tension in the physical body and relax the mind. Please bring your yoga mat, blanket, comfy clothes and an open mind!

Note: There are no changing rooms and we are a fragrance free facility.

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elcome to the May issue of Natural Awakenings! In our “Women’s Health” issue, we touch this month on natural methods for looking and feeling beautiful at any age. My all time favorite quick fix is a green smoothie, which never fails to energize me from the inside out. If you’re already a green smoothie affecianado, then cheers! If you’re not, check out our article Liquid Taste Treats (page 26) and the following recipes to get your green drink on. If you haven’t tried a green smoothie before and the thought gives you pause, start with rainbow Swiss chard added to fruit—you’ll get the benefits of greens without the color.

No matter what stage of life you are in, at some point we all become conscious of the progression of the signs of aging. In my late 20s, I’m finding tell-tale signs that time waits for no woman, but I have also found that every line and wrinkle truly does tell a story. Still, I was happy to learn about some of the newest (and age-old) natural methods for putting our best faces forward in our article “Anti-Aging Skincare” (page 14). Ranging from cold laser to acupuncture, these options can help you feel more youthful and be your best self now while protecting your body from harsh neurotoxins commonly used in the anti-aging industry.

Another way to navigate those wrinkles and stories of life is to help understand the stages we pass through and natural hormonal treatments for peri- and post-menopausal women. In our article “The Hormone Balancing Act” (16), we go over the hormones present in each part of life, from the teens through the menopausal years, and ways to reduce environmental exposure to xenoestrogens, a class of chemicals that mimicks the effect of natural estrogen with often disastrous results, including cancer. One of the best ways? Take your shoes off when you enter your house! Believe it or not, it will cut down on a lot of chemicals, including xenoestrogens, and heavy metals that otherwise are continually being tracked in, according to studies by the EPA.

At the end of the day, the very best remedy for worry about aging is living in this moment, and enjoying all we have right now. As the days warm up in between bouts of Seattle’s characteristic rainy skies, make time for a walk in the park, getting a little sunshine and vitamin D, sticking your hands in the dirt to garden, or a chat with a friend. These are the moments that make life worth living and wrinkles worth getting!

To your health and happiness,

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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.

Tips for the Grooming Impaired

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Turn Back the Clock with New Treatments and Breakthroughs

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Natural Strategies for Feeling Better

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22 PEDALING PLEASURE

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24 THE POWER OF PLACE

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26 LIQUID TASTE TREATS

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30 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Seattle Natural Mattress

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newsbriefs New Pilates Studio Opens In West Seattle

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egan Phillips, owner of the recently opened New Body Pilates, is offering private lessons, duet classes, and trio equipment classes.

“The studio is fully equipped with state of the art equipment and everything needed to give clients the best workout possible,” Phillips says.“New Body accommodates any fitness level and is happy to work with clients whether they are new to Pilates or have an extensive Pilates background.”

Phillips assures all instructors are certified and experienced. “My goal with New Body is to create a platform where people can align, reconnect with and transform their bodies, providing them with the basis to live their best lives.”

Phillips, a longtime resident of West Seattle, started her practice in 2004, becoming a certified instructor in 2010.

New Body Pilates is open seven days a week, most days from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

For more information: NewBodyPilatesWS.com.

Baby Diaper Service Offers New Products Online & At Store

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ocal Seattle company Baby Diaper Service has expanded their product offerings by over 400 percent, according to president and owner Mark Stief.

“I’m really excited. We’ve been around for 66 years doing what we do, and we’re making some improvements to better serve our customers and the community,” Stief explains.

The expanded selection includes more varieties of cloth diaper covers, additional Bummis brand products, the popular Babylegs leg warmers, cloth swim diapers, hard-to-find Cot’nWrap covers, natural baby powder, wipes, natural lotion and more. Products are available through Baby Diaper Service’s online store and at a new boutique in their office in Georgetown. Existing customers can get free home delivery with their regular diaper service.

On the website, parents are also offered a free PDF ebook potty training guide, and a free potty training award certificate to download and customize for their children.

“Our mission is to help parents potty train their kids quicker,” Stief says, explaining how the disposable diaper industry strives to keep consumers buying diapers as long as possible. “We’re on the parent’s team.”

In addition to supporting parents in potty training when their child is ready, using Baby Diaper Service is actually greener and not much more expensive than washing their own diapers at home.

“We see ourselves as the greenest option out there - our carbon footprint is even lower than doing home laundry,” Stief says. “Plus it’s healthier for babies and avoids exposing them to the large quantity of harsh and sometimes carcinogenic chemicals in disposable diapers.”

More product offerings are planned soon: Stief is currently working on a new cloth diaper prototype he believes will bring “significant changes” to the common two-diaper system which uses a cover and insert.

Baby Diaper Service is located at 6559 5th Place South, Seattle. For more information: 206-634-2229 or BabyDiaperService.net.

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Second Annual Mother Earth News Fair Comes To Puyallup

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other Earth News, the largest and longest-running publication about selfsufficient lifestyles, will hold its second annual Mother Earth News Fair June 2-3 at the Puyallup Fairgrounds, in Puyallup, Washington.

The Mother Earth News Fair features programming about real food, organic gardening, small-scale livestock farming, homesteading, do-it-yourself projects, green building and remodeling, renewable energy, natural health, green transportation, and related topics.

Several nationally recognized experts will speak, including Growing Power CEO and former basketball player Will Allen, Polyface Farms organic farmer Joel Salatin, mushroom expert Paul Stamets, actor and activist Ed Begley Jr., and Mother Earth News publisher and author Bryan Welch. There will be more than 150 workshops, vendor demonstrations, booths, family-friendly activities, musical acts and artisan food tastings.

Tickets are $15-$30 in advance and $20-$35 on-site.

New this year the Fair will offer a limited number of VIP tickets. See website for details.

For more information: MotherEarthNewsFair.com or 800-234-3368.

Qi Revolution Comes To Tacoma

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he largest annual Qigong event in Washington is coming to Tacoma July 21-24. During the four-day event, high-powered breathing techniques, qigong exercises and food-based healing will be taught by Qigong practitioner Jeff Primack and 25 certified Qigong instructors.

“With hundreds of beautiful people harnessing healing Qi, nowhere will the energy be stronger than in Tacoma on July 21st,” says Primack, a 15-year qigong practitioner. Primack says he healed himself of lifelong asthma and through his workshops has helped tens of thousands of people discover the secrets of maximizing their own healing potential. During the first two days of the event, Primack and his team of instructors will teach guests level one Qigong healing and breathing applications and move into advanced breathing applications on days three and four. Qi Revolution takes place at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, with advanced registration required. Cost is $99 for all four days.

For more information: 800-298-8970 or Qigong.com.

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Wahe Guru Yoga Opens In Greenwood

Kid Yoga Hosts Open House Celebrating New Location

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new yoga studio has opened its doors in Greenwood offering Kundalini yoga, a discipline of yoga said to help prepare mind, body and spirit for complete awareness and growth.

“Kundalini yoga is the umbrella that all other yogas came from,” says Wahe Guru co-founder Yana Hari Baldev.

Brought to the West in the 1960's by Yogi Bhajan, Kundalini was previously reserved for the elites and considered the “royal” yoga, according to Hari Baldev.

Co-founder Marianne Livpreet Nassour says Wahe Guru offers a challenging workout for body, mind and soul, but students don't need to have previous yoga experience. “The kriyas can be a very strenuous form of exercise,” Nassour explains. “But we tell people to do what they can, and listen to their bodies, and that we do yoga to become stronger, more flexible and spiritually projective.”

“The flow of the exercises is designed to trigger points in the body to stimulate the glands, strengthen the nervous system, cleanse and heal and promote the rising of the Kundalini energy, which is your truth and inner power and the essence of your soul,” Hari Baldev says.

Co-founder Frytz Fatehpal Mor says, “Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of experience, the connection to and experience of your highest self. The master Yogi Bhajan said it best: ‘Experience and believe.’”

Wahe Guru offers a free sadnha session every morning from 4-6 a.m., along with a regular class lineup throughout the day including parent/child and prenatal.

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Wahe Guru is located at 7415 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle.

For more information: 206-783-WAHE (9243) or WaheGuruYoga.com.

For more information: KidYogaFun.com or KidYogaFun@gmail.com.

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ocal child and teenfocused yoga studio, Kid Yoga, will host an open house from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at their new Redmond location to introduce the public to their upcoming camps and classes.

“Our new offerings combine yoga with a variety of exciting activities for unique, fun-filled experiences that kids won't forget,” says Kid Yoga founder and instructor Dana Hein-Skaggs.

Upcoming offerings include Fun & Fit Camp, combining fast paced–cardio fitness exercises and games with the flexibility, balance and focus of yoga; Kid Yoga Fun Club, practicing yoga in beautiful outdoor settings; Earth Yogis Camp, for the 10–and–up crowd to practice the physical aspect of yoga and through arts, crafts, games and stories; Eco Green Superhero Playshop, creating eco-friendly superheroes and combining environmental lessons and creative costume-making activities with yoga; The Art of Yoga Camp, offering drawing, painting, singing, dancing and yoga; and Green Garden Yoga Camp, combining gardening and yoga.

In addition, Kid Yoga will be offering Wilderness Yoga, environmental learning camps and field trips for children and families throughout the year.

Kid Yoga's open house will be held at Health Within, 8226 196th Ave. NE, Redmond.

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orld-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) will be in Bellevue this May as part of her 26th North American tour. She will be offering free programs on Thursday, May 31, at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday June 3rd, at 7 p.m. Programs will include spiritual talks, devotional singing and the opportunity to receive Amma’s darshan—a spiritual blessing in the form of a physical motherly embrace.

A retreat will be held from Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3. All proceeds from the retreat and the sale of books, artwork, clothing, food, etc., directly support Amma’s vast array of charitable humanitarian activities, including homes for the homeless, scholarships for poor children, hospitals and disaster relief.

Amma’s humanitarian organization, Embracing the World, active in 30 countries, has developed a reputation for outstanding disaster-relief work and humanitarian activities. In 2005, the United Nations conferred "Special Consultative Status" to Embracing the World's India-based organization (MAM) embracingtheworld.org.

Free programs will be held at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, located at 900 Bellevue Way NE. For more information: SeattleSatsang.

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recently celebrated their sixth anniversary. According to owner Melissa Feveyear, it was the first floral shop in the Seattle area to focus on organic and sustainable flowers.

“It's been very exciting, but also extremely difficult,” Feveyear says of Information: her time in business. She explains that www.amma.org while more floral shops are now seeking outQuestions: local and pesticide-free blossoms, in the early days she had to source her ammaseattle@yahoo.com own flowers without the benefit of ordering from a major regional wholesaler.

-322-8337 or 206 It took several years to find enough farmers to make it possible to offer the 100 percent pesticide-free flowers found today at Terra Bella.

The level of difficulty in sourcing all-natural flowers is part of the reason Feveyear helped found the Seattle Wholesale Grower's Market Cooperative, which provides florists with a place to connect with flower farmers and is now one year old. Feveyear was also recently profiled in “The 50 Mile Bouquet: Seasonal, Local & Sustainable Flowers,” a book about the local flower movement by Debra Prinzing.

“I'm very proud of what I've been able to accomplish by being able to work with the farmers,” Feveyear says. “I hope that I've influenced other people to follow this trend, and show that you can be successful and do it the right way.”

Feveyear's upcoming plans include offering “wine and design” classes for brides-to-be and their bridal parties to learn DIY wedding floral arrangement, as well as starting to farm a three-quarter acre plot near Fall City, where she plans to grow “woodies”: hydrangeas, hostas, ferns and mosses, and more for use at Terra Bella.

Terra Bella is located at 8417 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle. For more information: 206-783-0205 or info@TerraBellaFlowers.com.

Local Practitioner Offering Hypnosis For Birth

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my Meister-Stetson, a Certified Childbirth Educator and Hypnotherapist, recently became the only practitioner in the Puget Sound certified to provide Body-Centered Hypnosis for Birth using the Peterson method. Introductory sessions are now being offered for $50.

“Body-Centered Hypnosis for Birth is a highly effective form of complimentary care that facilitates prenatal bonding, increases self-confidence, and healthy postpartum adjustment,” Meister-Stetson says. “This combination of birth education and specific hypnotherapy techniques educates, enlightens, and empowers a woman to make truly informed choices, increasing the likelihood she will have the birth experience she is hoping for,” she finishes.

Meister-Stetson also offers general hypnotherapy for issues such as weight control, smoking cessation, personal growth, goal-setting, anxiety trauma, pain management and many other concerns.

For more information: SupportingBirth.com or 206-240-4180. natural awakenings

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The Write Way to Lose Weight

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ccording to a new study published in Psychological Science, the right kind of writing may facilitate losing weight. Participating women were given a list of significant values including creativity, religion, music and relationships, and asked to rank them in order of personal importance. Half the women were asked to write for 15 minutes about the value most important to them; the other half wrote about a value not among their most highly preferred but that might be important to someone else. The first group lost an average of 3.4 pounds during the next few months, while the second group gained an average of 2.8 pounds. Researchers think the weight loss may be due to increased self-esteem and strengthened resolve.

Ecopolitan Seminar-Workshop Series in association with the University of Natural Medicine Presents

Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren

Stimulants, Sex, and Your Health 7:00-9:00 pm Monday, May 7th at University Heights Center Rm 109 5031 University Way NE Seattle, WA

Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren is a licensed Please visit the website: European medical doctor www.doctorTevents.com (trained in Europe and USA), to register online a US licensed, board-certified nutritionist, and board certior book your skin clinic fied by the American Boards of appointment.

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Cheese is Better than Butter

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espite traditional cautions against eating animal fats to keep cholesterol in check, Danish researchers have found that eating hard cheese is better for the arteries than consuming the equivalent number of calories in butter.

According to their study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, when hard cheese accounted for 13 percent of participants’ daily calories, their LDL (bad cholesterol) did not increase. When the same individuals switched to consuming more butter, their LDL levels rose. The researchers were unsure what caused the results, but noted that cheese contains a lot of calcium, which can increase the amount of fat excreted by the digestive tract.

Calcium Supplements Increase Heart Risk

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alcium supplements, usually taken to improve bone health, may increase the risk of heart attack by as much as 30 percent, according to the findings of the Women’s Health Initiative, a 15-year research project established by the National Institutes of Health to address cardiovascular disease, cancer and osteoporosis.

“If you take calcium supplements, you’ll build up excess calcium in your system that, coupled with mineral deficiencies and imbalances, can cause plaque in arteries, kidney stones, gallstones and more,” says Dr. Robert Thompson, co-author with Kathleen Barnes of The Calcium Lie: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know Could Kill You. Instead, he recommends taking a trace mineral supplement, preferably in ionic form, whose electrical charge helps bond minerals with water, making the nutrients more easily absorbed. Such a supplement provides all needed minerals, including calcium, in the correct balance.

Acupuncture Cools Hot Flashes

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small, yet intriguing study published in Acupuncture in Medicine found that traditional Chinese acupuncture curbed the severity of hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. Fifty-three middle-aged, postmenopausal women were divided into two groups; one received such treatments twice weekly for 10 weeks, while the other experienced “sham” acupuncture with blunt needles that did not penetrate the skin. In both groups, levels of estrogen and other hormones were measured before the study began and before and after the last session.

Menopausal symptoms—hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections and mood swings—were also measured before and after the treatments, using a five-point menopause rating scale (MRS) in order to assess their severity.

At the end of the study, the women receiving Chinese acupuncture scored significantly lower on the MRS scale, with hot flashes seeing the sharpest decrease. The researchers explain that acupuncture boosts production of endorphins, which may stabilize the temperature control system of the body. They say that more investigation is needed because the study was small, but note that its results seem promising, suggesting that traditional Chinese acupuncture could be an alternative for women unable or unwilling to use hormone replacement therapy to relieve menopausal symptoms.

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Eating Greens Can Change Genes

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n international team of scientists led by researchers at McMaster and McGill universities, in Canada, were surprised to find that consuming generous amounts of fruit and raw vegetables modified a gene designated 9p21, the strongest marker for heart disease. In one of the largest gene-diet interaction studies ever conducted related to cardiovascular disease, the researchers analyzed more than 27,000 individuals from five ethnicities—Latin American, European, Chinese, South Asian and Arab—and the effect their diets had on the target gene. They discovered that men and women with the high-risk genotype that consumed a healthy diet with plenty of raw vegetables and fruits had a risk of heart attack similar to individuals carrying the low-risk genotype.

“We know that 9p21 genetic variants increase the risk of heart disease for those that carry it,” says Genetic Epidemiologist Jamie Engert, joint principal investigator of the study, “but it was a surprise to find that a healthy diet could significantly weaken its effect.”

Source: PLoS Medicine

Sour News ABOUT Sweet Drinks

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rinking sodas and other sugarsweetened beverages may increase a woman’s risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2011. Middleaged and older women that drank two or more such drinks per day were nearly four times as likely to develop high triglycerides and significantly more likely to develop impaired fasting glucose levels, plus increase their waist size. The study also noted that risk factors for heart disease and stroke developed even when the women didn’t gain weight.

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Tips for the Grooming Impaired

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ogs can get into the darnedest messes, and when they do, these head-to-toe grooming tips will make cleanup easier—on both sides of the tub.

Shedding. Every dog needs a good comb-out to remove dead hair. When possible, do this outside, to reduce dander or flyaway fur in the house. Use a tool suited to the dog’s coat from a pet store—a brush, comb or sawtoothed loop to get to the undercoat.

Matted Fur. Dog hair can felt up faster than a wool sweater in hot water. Always comb the mat starting from the end. If it’s especially stubborn, cut the mat lengthwise to separate into two or three pieces before combing.

Don’t cut the mat out entirely, which is as noticeable as cutting a wad of bubble gum out of a child’s hair. Move especially difficult mats into the tub and rub a conditioner into it (a show horse detangler works well).

Ears. Red, painful, inflamed ears or dark, tarry goo inside an ear means infection or ear mites; head to a local veterinarian for an appropriate salve or drops. “Breeds like the Maltese or poodles get ear infections from moisture held in the ears by too much hair,” explains Diana Immordino, a master groomer with Animal General Hospital, in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. “A professional groomer can show how to gently and safely remove the excess, and advise if a drying powder is needed.”

Teeth. Dogs love chicken- or liver-flavored toothpaste; using a tempting flavor makes maintaining sparkling clean teeth and a healthy mouth easy to achieve at home. Brushing several times a week will reduce or eliminate the need to sedate the dog for a more costly professional dental cleaning.

Feet. Make it a habit to keep fur trimmed even with the pads, so the dog isn’t slipping on long hair. Trim to make a nice, semicircular paw, as viewed from above. Cavalier King Charles spaniels are the exception to the round paw look.

Baths. Have towels and a gentle shampoo close by.

Then bring in the pet and close the bathroom door; it’s easier than chasing a wet dog through the house.

Use conditioner for mats only—a dime-sized blob is enough—not for dog hair overall. Rub it into the mat and let it sit for 15 minutes before combing out the tangle.

Small or shorthaired dogs can take a dip in the bathtub, but large, and/or double-coated breeds are best bathed outdoors or in a special tub in the laundry room, to keep fur out of the drain. A spray attachment will help get water all the way to the skin for breeds like a Keeshond, Malamute or Siberian husky.

Bloodhounds, pugs, bulldogs and shar peis need extra care. “Separate the wrinkles, suds up, rinse thoroughly and be careful to dry between the folds,” says Immordino. “These breeds can develop yeast infections between the wrinkles.”

Have several towels ready and dry the dog’s entire body before opening the door, because most will bolt to shake themselves dry and rub on rugs and furniture. A hair

dryer on the coolest setting can help if it’s kept away from the dog’s skin and the buzzing rush of air doesn’t cause anxiety.

Plucking. Harsh-coated, non-shedding dogs such as the Cairn terrier should not be bathed; strip their coat instead.

“Plucking removes the soft, dead undercoat, allows a healthy, vibrant coat to grow and maintains a proper rough texture that repels dirt and water,” explains Patti McCully, a Cairn breeder in Arvada, Colorado. “Baths soften the coat and would eliminate this auto-clean feature. Stripping doesn’t hurt the dog. There’s no stinky smell, either.”

Nails. If an owner is squeamish about cutting a dog’s nails too short, local rescue clinics often offer nail trims for a small donation. At home, use a handheld grinding tool with a dome safety feature from the hardware store, instead of grab-and-crunch clippers.

“The easiest way to do a dog’s nails is to have the dog do it himself, dragging its nails across a filing board,” counsels M. Shirley Chong, a clicker trainer in Grinnell, Iowa. “I teach people how to do this and it’s easy to train the dogs, because they enjoy it.” The trick is to put the board out of reach between supervised sessions (ShirleyChong.com/keepers/nailfile.html).

Finally, when the family dog is having a bad hair day and time is an issue, a professional can save the day.

Mobile groomers make house calls, and regular grooming contributes to a sweet-smelling dog.

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by Linda Sechrist

With aging still a largely mysterious process, current seekers of perpetual youth and beauty are urging scientists to find ways to slow or even reverse it. New tools to fight lines, wrinkles and sagging skin excite the imagination.

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oday’s anti-aging toolbox is filled with promise. Tools range from at-home strengthening and refining creams to commercial treatment technologies such as cold laser, intense pulsed light (IPL), light-emitting diode (LED), microdermabrasion, photofacials, and skin tightening and rejuvenating ultrasound. Acupuncture facelifts make use of ancient Chinese techniques. Then there are the more invasive injectables, fillers and chemical peels. How do we know what is best for us?

Whatever one’s chosen tools, Hema Sundaram, author of Face Value: The Truth about Beauty—and a GuiltFree Guide to Finding It, believes that women at any age have every right to pursue the outward expression of their inner beauty. The Washington, D.C.based medical doctor and board-certified dermatologist, who specializes in cosmetic surgery, supports a woman’s freedom to choose, without embarrass14

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ment or criticism. She emphasizes the positive effects of cosmetic procedures performed for the right reasons and notes, “Restoring the balance between a woman’s inner and outer selves can transform her life.”

An at-home anti-aging regimen aimed at retarding time’s telltales and enhancing beauty lays the foundation for an effective partnership with an esthetician or dermatologist. Performed consistently, do-it-yourself treatments can help to maintain cosmetic work performed by skincare professionals.

Popular, non-invasive techniques are explained here. Many take it a step further with a meditation practice designed to develop and project inner, spiritual beauty.

Gua Sha. This Chinese technique (pronounced GWA SHA) uses a small medicinal board to gently massage, manipulate and stimulate energy points along the face. The objective is to promote a normal flow of energy, or

qi (pronounced KEE), and blood circulation and to remove toxins. It also supports, lymph drainage.

Gua sha activates inner vitality by stimulating both the superficial and deep muscles that control facial expression. Beauty benefits include a brighter complexion and a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles, dark under-eye circles and puffy eyes. It also lifts sagging at the neck and jaw.

Hypnox. This 25-minute guided hypnotherapeutic audio recording is touted as a natural alternative to the neurotoxin Botox. Instead of paralyzing targeted facial muscles, which inhibits natural facial expression, Hypnox targets and retrains the same muscles to stop habitual frowning, lip puckering and squinting. The process is said to promote overall relaxation, allowing wrinkles to fade away.

Facercize. Muscle resistance training helps tone and enliven the 30 muscles of the face to render more youthful-looking features. Muscle fibers literally smooth out, shorten and lift the attached skin on the face and neck.

Enzyme Mask. A weekly exfoliating fruit enzyme mask gently dissolves dead surface cells and embedded impurities, while restoring hydration.

Adding an organic, fruit-based peel of alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids supplies an ideal boost that can result in an even brighter complexion and firmer looking skin.

Retinols. These naturally occurring forms of vitamin A are a gentler, overthe-counter version of retinoids. They likewise promote healthy cell renewal and collagen production.

Gentle Microdermabrasion. Athome microdermabrasion kits work to reduce the visibility of pores and fine lines. Many come with battery-operated brushes, aluminum-free scrubs, balancing toners and moisturizing serums; look for natural ingredients.

Microcurrent Facial Sculpting.

“Electrical stimulation forces facial muscles to do sit-ups,” says Charlene Handel, owner of Skin Fitness, Etc., in Carlsbad, California. Twenty years of experience with handheld commercial products have convinced this certified

holistic esthetician that if the current can’t be felt, it isn’t doing the job.

Trained by Elina Fedotova, CEO of Elina Organics and founder of the Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners, Handel cautions that techniques intended to move skincare products beyond the outermost dermal layer—such as microcurrent, cold laser, ultrasound and LED—should be 100 percent natural and organic. “Read labels to find the USDA Organic seal and avoid subjecting skin to synthetic chemicals and ingredients that contain petroleum derivatives from crude oil; artificial fragrances, which frequently contain toxic chemicals; and synthetic preservatives such as parabens,” she advises.

The ultimate responsibility for skincare is our own.

When a healthy diet, sufficient sleep, exfoliation, hydration and natural topical treatments are no longer keeping gravity at bay, individuals of either gender need not hesitate to seek help from skin-care professionals.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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acial acupuncture uses 12 strategically placed needles in the scalp and neck at muscle attachment points to lift the face and neck. “Ten to 20 treatments refresh the face, regardless of your age,” advises Anna Baker, a doctor of Oriental medicine and owner of Faces by Dr. Anna, in Sarasota, Florida. Baker advises that the results of 50 treatments are frequently better than a facelift, from sculpting the jawline and neck profile to erasing lines and lifting droopy eyelids.

“Cold lasers, IPL and LED use gentle energy from light waves to act on cells deep in the skin, helping them to grow back stronger,” says cosmetic chemist and esthetician Elina Fedotova, of Elina Organics, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois. Of the three, she considers IPL the most dramatic.

Offered by many estheticians, ultrasound wands emit radio frequencies to stimulate skin cells through vibration. Used to diminish wrinkles and lessen the appearance of scars, it also facilitates migration of serum and mask ingredients to sink into deeper layers of skin. Note that because ultrasound penetrates to the blood level, any products used during the treatment should be only the purest and most natural.

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The Hormone Balancing Act Natural Strategies for Feeling Better

by Kathleen Barnes

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ormones rule our lives; it’s a simple fact of biochemistry. In their role as the body’s chemical messengers, hormones affect every human biological system. Without them, nothing works correctly.

Women’s hormonal systems are as complex as men’s, although vastly different. They govern reproduction, plus every aspect of health—including metabolizing food, proper immune function, physical and emotional responses to stress and the aging of cells.

Teens and Early 20s

Puberty and the early reproductive years should be the physical peak of a young woman’s life; when she is physically active and full of energy and youthful health. It’s also the time when breasts develop, hips widen, pubic hair

appears, menstruation begins, and she becomes capable of pregnancy.

The good news is that several studies by the National Cancer Institute and the University of California, Los Angeles, have shown that regular exercise undertaken at this age results in lower estrogen levels throughout a woman’s life, greatly reducing her risk of breast cancer and other hormonal cancers. Yet, C.W. Randolph, Jr., a leading bioidentical hormone physician and co-author of From Hormone Hell to Hormone Well, reports that the ideal hormonal balance is routinely upset today. Culprits are obesity among young American women and the everyday presence of toxic estrogenic chemicals in today’s dairy products and meat, personal care products, plastics, food containers, pesticides

Major Female Hormones d Estrogen is produced by the ovaries, adrenal glands and in several other parts of the female body. It is responsible for physical maturation, including development of breasts, regulation of the menstrual cycle and preparing the uterus to receive a fertilized embryo. d Progesterone prepares the uterus for pregnancy, maintains pregnancy and balances estrogen during cyclical fluctuations.

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d Luteinizing hormone governs the ovaries’ production of estrogen and progesterone. d Follicle-stimulating hormone works in synergy with the luteinizing hormone to control the menstrual cycle and ovarian egg production. d Testosterone is present in women, although in far lower levels than in men. It serves as a component of healthy sexual desire and in maintenance of healthy bones and muscles.

and herbicides, as well as car exhaust.

“These compounds often have chemical structure similar to estrogen and can act like estrogen when introduced into the body,” Randolph explains. “Over time, these substances can increase estrogen in the body, potentially causing problems.”

Categorized as xenoestrogens, these hormone disruptors can cause rapid growth in breast tissue and have been blamed for the appearance of breast tissue and even milk production in girls as young as 18 months and the early onset of puberty, particularly among African-American girls.

They are also suspected in the rising incidence of breast cancer in younger women today.

Reproductive Years

Women in their reproductive years often experience extreme stress in struggling to balance family, work, relationships and a need for personal growth, along with economic challenges. Women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, author of The Wisdom of Menopause, blames the

Ways to Avoid Manmade Estrogens d Choose organic milk and dairy products. d Eat organic meats and wild-caught fish. d Avoid canned foods and plastic water and soda bottles. d Do not use lawn or garden chemical pesticides or herbicides. d Shed outdoor shoes before entering the house. d Avoid furniture made from medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and synthetic carpeting; these materials outgas toxic chemicals. d Use natural household-cleaning products, including baking soda and vinegar. d Choose natural personal care products, including shampoos, lotions and cosmetics.

and high-sugar comfort foods. Weight gain, blood sugar imbalances and sex hormone imbalances follow. “Excess blood sugar changes the way estrogen, progesterone and testosterone are metabolized,” Northrup explains. “PMS and other problems of the reproductive years often go away when you get your blood sugar balanced, but—here’s the rub—you won’t get it rebalanced unless you are addressing the very real stressors in your life.”

Due to the presence of xenoestrogens and Americans’ general fondness for processed comfort foods, women in their childbearing years are also increasingly afflicted by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition characterized by overproduction of testosterone and other male hormones. Insulite Laboratories, in Louisville, Colorado, reports that infertility and early onset Type 2 diabetes, another hormonal imbalance problem, are closely connected to PCOS.

The first priority for every woman at any age, counsels Northrup, is to get blood sugar (glucose) under control.

“Get a glucometer. You don’t need a prescription. If your blood sugar level isn’t between 80 and 90 in the morning, you need to look at your diet and lifestyle. Getting this under control will create hormonal balance in the vast majority of women. It’s so simple.”

stress of modern lifestyles for hormone disruptions in women in their childbearing years. “The stress hormones cortisol and epinephrine can have long-term effects on all other hormones,” advises Northrup.

Concurrently, many women Perimenopause sacrifice self-nurturance in order to The next hormonal shift overlaps with nurture others. The first result is often a woman’s reproductive years. Symppremenstrual syndrome (PMS), which toms of perimenopause, or the start of Northrup calls a “lifestyle disease.” menopause and the end of childbear“We know that this problem seems to ing years, typically show up between worsen with each subsequent child.

That made the connection for me,” she the early and late 30s.

These range adds, “that with growing families To find a local compounding from hot flashes, night sweats and and responsibilities, women no pharmacy for customized, insomnia to weight gain, fuzzy thinking longer take care bioidentical hormone blends, and redistribution of themselves as well; no longer as prescribed by a medical of hair on the body.

Again, the presence get the amount of exercise they once practitioner, visit iacprx.org. of xenoestrogens and stress contribdid. The body is ute. quite forgiving in Women of other cultures rarely their 20s, much less so in their 30s.” experience the intensity of perimeno Part of the result is the attempt to pausal symptoms that Western women reduce stress levels by eating high-fat

report. So does that make perimenopause a lifestyle disease, as well?

Emphatically yes, says Holly Lucille, a doctor of naturopathy, registered nurse and past president of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association. “Diet and lifestyle are absolutely essential to a healthy hormonal system,” which she explains in her book, Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Woman’s Guide to Safe, Natural, Hormone Health. “The biochemistry of the body is based on vitamins and minerals. If we compromise food and lifestyle choices, we are not getting the nutrients

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Seven Steps to Address Perimenopausal Symptoms 1. Good diet that’s heavy on organic foods and low in saturated fats 2. Vitex, or chasteberry, to increase progesterone naturally and help balance excess estrogen 3. Black cohosh extract, like that found in Remifemin, to control hot flashes and night sweats 4. Blood sugar stability

necessary to have a healthy endocrine system.”

Weight gain is a particular concern during perimenopause. In their book, From Belly Fat to Belly Flat, Dr. Randolph and Genie James, cofounders of the Natural Hormone Institute, advocate a specific eating plan to override belly fat and related accumulating effects of excess estrogen. “In perimenopause, progesterone production usually declines rapidly, more than 120 times faster than estrogen or testosterone production. That’s what aggravates the symptoms,” Randolph notes. “Because women in perimenopause are usually still menstruating, they think their hormones are okay.”

“The more body fat you have, the more estrogen tips the hormonal imbalance,” says Lucille. “Those fat cells hold on to toxins and place more burden on the liver, making it unable to effectively metabolize those extra estrogens,” which are stored in body fat and brought into the body as xenoestrogens. “At the end of the day, estrogen is a messenger, and its message is to tell cells to grow and proliferate.

That’s what we don’t want.”

When estrogen becomes dominant, several things happen, including a more rapid release of insulin from the pancreas, which triggers sugar cravings. “It’s not a willpower problem,” Randolph assures. “Too much estrogen causes you to pack on the pounds in the belly area, and belly fat produces more estrogen. It’s a vicious cycle.”

Lucille considers perimenopause

5. Stress management, as well as adrenal support via an adrenal glandular supplement 6. Regular exercise 7. Bioidentical hormone replacement, if symptoms become too uncomfortable Source: Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Woman’s Guide to Safe, Natural, Hormone Health, by Dr. Holly Lucille the opposite of puberty and counsels, “While we are dealing with these changes, bringing some hormones on board for a short time can be a valuable tool.” However, she cautions, replacing anything isn’t the issue. “You have to look at the big picture,” she avers. “Putting hormones into a toxic body is like putting gas into a dirty gas tank. We have to restore function first.”

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has been a boon for millions. Results of the Women’s Health Initiative, a national study of women’s health between 1991 and

Foods to Reduce Estrogen Dominance d Cruciferous vegetables and green leafy vegetables with indole-3carbinol to decrease xenoestrogens, including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, celery and kale; two to three servings a day d Any citrus fruits, which have dlimonene to promote estrogen detoxification; one serving a day d Insoluble fiber as an estrogen binder, such as oats, berries, dried beans and apples; two servings a day d Lignans as estrogen binders, such as flaxseed, sesame seeds and flaxseed oil; two to three tablespoons a day Source: From Belly Fat to Belly Flat, by Dr. C.W. Randolph, Jr., and Genie James

2002, involving more than 160,000 postmenopausal women ages 50 to 79, sparked more widespread use early in the 21st century, when research began to show the dire consequences of synthetic hormone replacement.

The Million Woman Study of British women also found that taking synthetic hormones at menopause doubled the risk of breast cancer for women.

Northrup calls bioidenticals “nature’s ideal design,” due to the prescription of individually tailored doses, custom-made by compounding pharmacies. Although these are rarely covered by insurance, estradiol-only patches may be; however, additional progesterone and testosterone may still be necessary, depending on test results, according to Northrup.

Menopause

If a woman has had no menstrual periods for 12 months, she is considered to be in menopause. However, Lucille asserts, “Menopause is not a disease.”

Northrup touts menopause as the most creative and precious time of a woman’s life; it is often a time of spiritual awakening and self-fulfillment.

“When the female brain passes menopause, the brain changes,” advises Northrup. “In a sense, we move from alternating current to direct current; I believe that this is the way the brain encodes wisdom.”

“Yet there are women in their 60s that are still having hot flashes. What should they do?” queries Northrup.

Natural alternatives exist that are safe and effective. “Many herbs have been used for millennia that have estrogen-like properties, but do not have estrogen’s side effects,” Northrup says.

“There is huge confusion about this: Plant hormones have different structures than mammalian hormones and cannot act as growth hormones. If you have too much estrogen, these plant hormones can actually protect against excess stimulation.”

Her favorite is pueraria mirifica, which has helped relieve perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms in 80 percent of her patients within days.

(Because the method of harvesting and processing supports effectiveness, Northrup likes Solgar brand PhytoGen.) She also uses maca, from Peru, for its phytoestrogens, vitex, black cohosh and omega-3 fatty acids such as those found in salmon for ongoing hot flashes.

“Some women go through these years and truly take their place as women of wisdom and power. They don’t need any additional hormone support; they have enough life energy coming,” comments Northrup. “Others may need to take some kind of hormone support their entire lives. Either way, no one should suffer.”

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Bioidentical hormone replacement requires a prescription hormone blend prepared specifically for each individual by a compounding pharmacy. It may include the three primary aspects of natural estrogen: estradiol, estrone and estriol, and will usually include progesterone and testosterone, if needed.

“An almost limitless flexibility of doses is available in capsule or cream form,” says Steve Metcalf, a registered pharmacist and owner of Metcalf

Pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy in Brevard, North Carolina. “Unlike conventional hormone replacement therapy, where the mentality of the pharmaceutical companies is ‘one size fits all,’ we can make the specific strength you need.”

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eauty is in the eye of the beholder…and so is aging. A young girl used to look at her grandmother with awe and she would respect that each of her elder’s lines and wrinkles were signs of wisdom and lessons learned.

Nowadays, American women will do anything to avoid signs of aging.

Many beauty magazines recommend girls start using anti-aging eye cream at 15 years old and there have been recent reports of 18-year-olds getting BOTOX® injections.

This country’s current celebrityendorsed culture is difficult to escape

but one place to solace is on the yoga mat. True, some yogis are in it for a better body and students can get a great workout from their practice but yoga offers so much more than a tighter behind, according to local practitioners.

“I used to see my body only from the outside, every wrinkle, every bit of fat, every imperfection,” said Lily Burns, manager of Flow Yoga Redmond. “When I’m practicing yoga frequently, I find myself more focused on the inside, and how my body really ‘feels’ rather than looks.”

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Perhaps it’s a reflection of the natural beauty in the local scenery, but many greater Seattle-area residents seem to focus more on health than looks.

Burns said she thinks that “people in the Pacific Northwest have a generally more healthy view on aging and beauty, and value a healthy diet, strength and stamina more than whether or not an individual has wrinkles or grey hair.”

She added that in the local scene, a resident “with wrinkles and grey hair who takes good care of him or herself through diet and exercise is likely to be admired for their vitality rather than seen as ‘aging.’”

No matter what the culture, a person looks more beautiful and appears to age more gracefully when he or she is healthy and confident. Yoga is a great tool to lose weight, build strength, gain balance, reduce stress, improve sleep and raise self-esteem; all of which lead to a healthier body and mind and, therefore, a slower aging process both in the mirror and to passers-by.

Writer Andrea Blair Cirignano is a local yoga instructor with a journalism background. She believes yoga is for everyone and that each member of the community could benefit from the practice in some way, shape or form. Her articles highlight the unique pairing of this ancient practice with a modern Pacific Northwest lifestyle.

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ay is here—National Bike Month—heralded by a new Outdoor Industry Association study, which reports that bicycling is adult Americans’ second-favorite outdoor activity, after running. Its popularity is not surprising: Biking provides energizing aerobic and cardio exercise, flexibility, freedom, access and simply makes anyone feel young and vital.

“Everyone remembers their first bike and learning to ride it,” says Micah Rice, managing director of national events with USA Cycling, in Colorado Springs. “Parents can tap into that interest and the entire family can participate in a ride around the block, along a bike path, on an adventurous bike trail or in a local group fun ride.

Cycling is easier than running, because it is less hard on your body and you

can ride at any pace or distance.”

Sometimes we ride to combine shopping with exercise on local streets; on other occasions, we eagerly traverse old rail lines or ride hillside moguls.

Having the right bicycle delivers the most from any experience.

Choosing Wheels

Knowing your style and primary planned uses are paramount. Leading manufacturers, including Cannondale, Electra, GT, Marin, Novara, Raleigh, Scott and Trek offer many models for men, women and youngsters. Categories range from urban, road or mountain to recreation, comfort or cruising.

Bikes designed for road and pavement are generally lighter and have more gears than mountain bikes, which are built with more shockabsorbing features, such as rugged

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suspension and rough terrain tires, plus more lower gears to help ascend inclines. Urban and commuting bikes feature a slightly more upright riding position that helps bikers and motorists to see each other better.

Steve Colmar, a sales specialist at REI’s Seattle, Washington, store, provides two key guidelines for choosing and using a bike. Regarding seat position, “Make sure your leg has a slight bend when your pedal is at its lowest point in its rotation. If the legs feel a little cramped, raise the seat.” Regarding handlebar position, “Many serious road bikers adjust handlebars to be a little farther away, so they can lean forward with more weight in their hands, while many casual riders prefer a more upright position, because that’s what they are accustomed to while sitting.

Whatever you are most comfortable with works.”

He notes that REI (rei.com) master bike technicians nationwide provide advice on selecting a bike, as well as free public bike maintenance classes.

ity and enjoyment: Think water, food, spare tire, cell phone, etc. What about bringing home some fresh produce from the farmers’ market?

For around-town use, go with a bike trailer for frequent large loads; smaller amounts can fit into one or two front and/or back bike bags. Local bike shops can advise.

Riding Resources

USA Cycling, the sport’s national governing body, is hosting 17 national competitions with expos around the country this year in mountain, road and track categories for juniors, collegiate, open and senior divisions, plus many other local events. Visit USACycling.org to search for nearby riding clubs and and year-round events.

Since 1986, the nonprofit Railsto-Trails Conservancy (RailsToTrails. org) has been using former rail lines and connecting corridors to expand bicycling opportunities. To date, the

Washington, D.C.-based organization has converted 20,000-plus miles of rail-trails and is currently seeking to add another 9,000 miles. Its largest annual participatory event is the 335-mile Greenway Sojourn, from D.C. to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from June 17 to 24.

Many parks and recreation departments support off-road clubs that preserve and maintain biking trails, and statewide bicycling associations welcome participation.

Also check for information and opportunities via AdventureCycling. org, BicycleFriendlyCommunity.org, BikeLeague.org, BikesBelong.org, ClimateRide.org, imba.com (International Mountain Bicycling Association) and PeopleForBikes.org.

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he qualities that make a place special to us are highly personal, and they often help us to define who we are. Whether the setting is a lake house, a mountain lodge, a seashore cottage or a backyard at twilight, our sensory connections to these special places shape us in deep and lasting ways. Childhood experiences of our hometowns and memorable spots where we ran free during summer vacations are often deeply embedded in our strongest memories.

This relationship to place is one that we carry within ourselves for a lifetime. Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner noted that his own “little postage stamp of native soil” was an inexhaustible source of material.

Fellow Mississippian and Pulitzer Prize winner Eudora Welty wrote, “Place absorbs our earliest notice and attention, it bestows on us our original awareness; and our critical powers spring up from the study of it and the growth of experience inside it. It is to this place that each of us goes to find the clearest, deepest identity of ourselves.”

Psychologist Carl Jung lived nearly half his life in a home he built in the village of Bolligen, on Switzerland’s Lake Zurich. In his memoir, Memories, Dreams, Reflections, Jung remarked, “At Bolligen, I am in the midst of my true life, I am most deeply myself. At times I feel as if I am spread out over the landscape and inside things, and am myself living in every tree, in the splashing of the waves, in the clouds

and the animals that come and go, in the procession of the seasons. In Bolligen, silence surrounds me almost audibly, and I live in modest harmony with nature.”

Iona Dreaming: The Healing Power of Place, is Clare Cooper Marcus’ journal of her six months on the Scottish island of Iona. The author writes, “I feel pure in this place. It is as if there was no separation between my living, breathing, perceiving body and my soul-nature. No posturing, no pretending. I am who I am—no more, no less.

As my breathing slows and I relax, I experience the sound of the sea passing through me—not me hearing the sea, not me and the sea—just the sound. A breeze blows across my face; the sun shines on my cheeks and forehead.

For a moment, they seem to penetrate my body. Then, they just are. My body ceases to exist. No Clare or ego or a specific person, but a manifestation of divine energy just like everything around me… our separateness just an illusion.”

These kinds of intimate experiences occur most often when we are in a relaxed or meditative state, or spending full-bodied, multisensory, openhearted time in nature. Such moments inspire the experience described

by American Poet Robinson Jeffers in which we “fall in love outward.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) estimates that the average woman uses at least 12 personal care products—including soaps, shampoos, cosmetics and lotions—every day, many of which contain potentially toxic ingredients. The David Suzuki Foundation states, “U.S. researchers report that one in eight of the 82,000 ingredients used in personal care products are carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxins or hormone disruptors.”

Stacy Malkan, of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, advises, “Beware of bogus claims like ‘certified hypoallergenic’, meaningless marketing terms like ‘clean and simple’, and companies that do not list the product ingredients on their website.”

One of the most troublesome additives is paraben, a chemical preservative found in numerous products that mimics estrogen and may disrupt normal hormone function. Others include diethanolamine (DEA) and

triethanolamine (TEA), hormone disrupters that can form cancer-causing nitrates and are common ingredients of shampoos, shaving creams and body washes.

Various artificial fragrances are among the top five allergens around the world, and can also contain neurotoxins. Triclosan and triclocarban, antimicrobial pesticides used in liquid and solid soaps, are toxic to the aquatic environment and disrupt thyroid function and reproductive hormones. Sodium lauryl and laureth sulfate—detergents common in facial cleansers, shampoos and shower gels—may be contaminated with carcinogens and neurotoxins and can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory tract.

The EWG also suggests avoiding anti-aging creams with lactic, glycolic, AHA and BHA acids; hair dyes that contain ammonia, peroxide, p-phenylenediamine or diaminobenzene, and all dark, permanent hair dyes;

nail polish and removers with formaldehyde; and skin lighteners containing hydroquinine. Forego sunscreen sprays and beware of oxybenzone; instead, use products containing at least 7 percent zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

Children’s products are not immune, either.

Steer clear of play makeup, including lipstick, nail polish and perfume; diaper cream that contains boric acid or sodium borate; baby wipes with Bronopol; and fluoridated toothpaste for youngsters under 2.

The EWG’s Skin Deep database (ewg.org/skindeep) provides easy-tonavigate safety ratings for many personal care products and ingredients.

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magine a diet that eliminates the need for calorie counting and never prompts a late-night rummage in search of foods possibly high in fat, sugar or processed ingredients; one that allows you to eat like you do now, except for one small change—the addition of a green drink or smoothie.

A green drink isn’t a meal replacement; it’s a supplement (a starter or side dish) to the diet you already enjoy. Simply drink one prior to breakfast and if you are committed to optimal health, another before lunch and dinner. You can change the ingredients at will, according to taste.

Fruits and vegetables are the most nutrient-rich foods on the planet, accepted as staples in just about every healthy diet imaginable. From vegetarian to omnivore to Weight Watchers diets, the green drink is welcome.

After a week or so of drinking green, your body will begin to crave the rush of nutrients it receives and less healthy foods will simply lose their appeal. You will naturally gravitate towards foods that fuel your body,

instead of foods that drag it down.

Robert Young, Ph.D., author of The pH Miracle, has been in the forefront of promoting the fact that the body thrives when its pH levels are more alkaline than acidic. Diseasecausing bacteria and viruses, as well as other abnormalities, flourish in an acid state, while the body’s natural defense mechanisms work best in an alkaline state. He writes, “Our glands and organs function properly in exact proportion to the amount of alkaline and acid levels in our system; eating a balance of 75 percent alkaline foods and 25 percent acidic foods is ideal.”

Young reports that keeping your body in an alkaline state amplifies benefits such as immune system function, strength, stamina and weight loss.

Fruits and vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables, are extremely alkaline, and drinking them is an easy way to consume more.

According to the Institute of Medicine’s Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein and Amino Acids, the average adult needs about 50 grams of protein a day. Eating normal meals generally supplies that.

Greens, despite the common misconception, also contain a good amount of protein when eaten in large quantities, which green drinks provide.

Getting started requires only a blender or juicer, depending on the recipe. Juicing is great for a quick jolt of concentrated energy; the drink delivers maximum nutrient intake, and the absence of fiber enables nearimmediate absorption of vitamins and minerals. Juicing is also preferred by people with digestive issues or those looking to cleanse or heal their system.

While blending a green smoothie reduces nutrient concentration through oxidation, by whipping air into the drink, it is ideal for people that need to keep their sugar in check. It’s the flip side of juicing, which can turn a five-pound bag of fruits and greens into a glass of concentrated fruit sugars, called fructose. Blending also delivers fiber, which helps keep the digestive tract in tip-top shape. It can even serve as a complete meal; you can add avocado or raw almond butter for healthy fats, and protein powder, raw chocolate and bee pollen for extra stamina and endurance—much more than what is possible using a juicer.

In most cases, a typical blender will suffice. However, when blend-

ing fruits and vegetables with a harder consistency, such as carrots, pineapple hearts and apples, or waxy greens like kale, you will need more specialized equipment. Two professional blenders, Blendtec and Vitamix, are a good fit for home countertops.

Spinach, chard and mixed greens make a perfect base for beginners. Just blend or juice them with a few sweet fruits and berries like banana, blueberries and apple to disguise the green taste. From there, you can experiment by adding more potent ingredients like kale, beet greens, mustard greens, arugula and watercress. Mint or other herbs add a refreshing twist. It helps newcomers to start with more fruits than greens, and then gradually shift the balance.

For even more smoothie nutrition, try adding superfoods, such as puréed pumpkin, coconut milk or oil, nut and seed butters, avocado and even garlic.

To assuage a sweet tooth, add a dash of honey or pitted dates to the blender.

You don’t have to live like a strict dieter, athlete or nutritionist to be healthier and feel better. Just toss a few fruits and greens into a blender or juicer each day and drink to your health.

Jason Manheim is a health, fitness and green drink junkie in Los Angeles, CA. His educational website, HealthyGreen Drink.com, was the inspiration for his book, The Healthy Green Drink Diet: Advice and Recipes to Energize, Alkalize, Lose Weight, and Feel Great.

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Great Green Drinks

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This refreshing summer delight is perfect for parties by the pool, barbecues and picnics in the park. Broccoli’s cancer-fighting properties combat carcinogens introduced to meat by a smoky grill. Ginger works to settle stomachs and has long been a remedy for heartburn.

1 crown of broccoli ½ small red cabbage 2 carrots 1 lemon (peeled) 1 green apple Ginger to taste Peel ginger root and juice all ingredients together. Serve over ice.

Greens Lover

Mint Julep

Think of this drink as summertime in a glass. Though the name traditionally has a less-than-healthy connotation, this vitamin-rich twist on the theme will leave partakers refreshed and energized. Celery and mint make for a smooth and clean taste, while delivering essential nutrients and properties known to help lower blood pressure.

Bottoms up!

1 stalk celery 1 handful mint leaves 2–3 handfuls spinach 1 apple Combine ingredients and juice.

The good-for-you factor in salads is often diminished by introducing salad oils and dressings, sacrificing some health benefits for taste, but not so with this drink. The fiber-rich kale and the veritable powerhouse of vitamins in spinach pair with sweet carrots and a tart green apple, juiced to a harmonious balance of taste and nutrition.

3 leaves kale 1 bunch cilantro 1 cup spinach 1 cucumber 1–2 carrots 1 green apple

Combine ingredients and juice.

Green Clean

This tasty concoction begs to be poured into an ice-filled punch bowl and ladled into frosty glasses. You’ll never know your body is detoxifying as you gulp this tasty summer treat. For those that find it a bit too sour, add an apple or two.

Green Clean not only has high amounts of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it is one of the most aromatically appealing drinks around—crisp, clean and refreshing.

1 lime 1 lemon 1 large cucumber 1 handful basil 1 handful mint 2 handfuls spinach Ginger to taste

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Guavas can be hard to come by and vary in size, shape and texture. Sort the seeds before dropping the ingredients into the blender, as some may be too hard to break up and should go into the composter. Also, some guava skin can be thick and bitter; test a bit of its zest before blending.

1 cup guava 1 avocado 1 cup mango 1 lemon (juice) Water Add all ingredients. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed.

Combine ingredients and juice.

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This sweet treat is an easy way to introduce dark greens like collards into your diet. Collards have a strong, distinct flavor when cooked, but when blended raw among earthy-sweet and tropical flavors like kiwi and strawberry, they can add a spicy zing to a fruit smoothie. Mangoes enhance the health benefits with enzymes that aid digestion, glutamine for memory power, and heart-healthy antioxidants.

3 strawberries 1 mango 1 kiwi 3 large basil leaves 2 large collard leaves (remove stems) Water Fill blender with as much water as desired. Add collard greens and basil.

Blend until smooth, and then add fruit.

Pulse-blend to a desired consistency.

Tropical Sun

Before the new day starts, treat yourself to a flavorful getaway filled with rich vitamins. Bok choy, categorized as a negative calorie food, because it helps burn calories, nicely complements tropical elements. Garnish with a tiny umbrella and feel the sea breeze.

2 bulbs bok choy 1 orange (peeled) 1 cup coconut water 1 cup pineapple 1 banana Combine the first three ingredients and blend until smooth. Add the other fruits. Pulse-blend to a desired consistency.

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In January they moved from their Bothell location to a storefront on Aurora Avenue, just north of the Aurora bridge.

The white board in Ley's office bears testimony to customers already lined up to purchase their custom-made mattress.

“I love what I do. I’m a retired chiropractor and I’m used to dealing with health issues,” Ley explains, talking about how he got his start in the natural mattress business through friends he worked with in Portland at Mulligan’s Mattress. “I just started crafting with them—little things, then bigger things.

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Arabia,” Ley says.

Ley’s mattresses are all made by hand in his shop, to order. He uses sustainable and locally crafted wood frames for his box springs and organic botanic latex for the mattresses, which can be completely customized for size, firmness and other features.

“Pure botanical latex is mold and mildew resistant, and a pure latex mattress is not going to develop a body divot, and will give you great support for up to two decades,” he says. “How you sleep affects your whole day.”

Ley says his customers' first questions often surround the issue of the difference between conventional mattresses and natural latex mattresses, their impact on health and their carbon footprint.

“Conventional mattresses are all made of chemical, or steel and petroleum-based material. But if you bury this mattress and expose it to microbes and dirt and moisture, you can come back in 15 years and have a pile of

nothing but dirt, so this is very good for the earth,” Ley says.

It’s not all about green living, according to Ley: it’s also about avoiding powerful cancer-promoting toxins for the one third of life spent in bed. “All of those chemicals are carcinogens, and you’re sleeping in a bed that’s increasingly off-gassing those when you own a conventional mattress,” he says.

Another distinctive feature is that Ley’s mattresses are not coated with flame retardants, which are required by federal law but known to have toxic and carcinogenic properties. Ley provides a prescription form which his clients pick up when they order the mattress and get their health care provider to sign, legally exempting them from the requirement.

Ley also suggests his clients ask, “What does ‘natural latex’ mean”?

"There’s really no consumer protection," Ley explains, "because retailers can sell you something made from

soy, or containing chemicals, with as little as 10 percent natural latex, and still legally label it ‘natural.’ It’s cheap, lightweight and easy to work with, and they can still slap that ‘natural’ label on it and make it sound really good,” Ley continues, explaining the wide berth afforded to mattress companies by federal labeling laws.

Ley’s mattresses are pure natural botanical Tim Ley unpacks natural latex latex, with no additives for a new mattress. or chemicals.

Similarly, organic labeling laws allow the sale of synthetic fibers labeled ‘organic’ simply because they have a small percentage of organic thread. Ley chooses a soft and durable pure organic cotton that truly is organic to wrap his mattresses and toppers.

Natural mattresses also last longer than their chemicalladen counterparts, which on average have to be replaced every five to seven years, according to Ley. He guarantees his mattresses for 10 years. “That is 10 full years during which they won’t get a trough or depression down the middle like conventional mattresses,” Ley says. “If it does at any point, bring it back for a full refund.”

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Think Outside the Car supports schools in West Seattle develop walking school buses, bike programs and no-idle campaigns. Find out more details about the project at CoolMom.org/Programs/ Think-Outside-The-Car. This event will be a fun family festival with a bike rodeo, undriver licensing station, bike and walking parade, music and more.

Free. Westside School Play Area, 7740 34th Ave SW, Seattle. 206-280-2828. CoolMom.org/News/ Save-The-Date-Think-Outside-The-Car-Event.

THURSDAY, MAY 3 Keystone Pipeline Debate At The WCTA Breakfast – 7:30-9am. Ross MacFarlane of Climate Solutions will debate Scott Farris of TransCanada Pipelines, Ltd at the Washington Clean Technology Alliance breakfast. Early bird rates: WCTA Members $25, nonmembers $35, $60 at the door.

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Experience Breema – 7-8:30pm. Learn Breema to relax and be revitalized while unifying the mind, body and feelings in the present moment. Breema supports an openhearted and open-minded posture toward life. Free introduction. M-illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Breema.com.

Tao of Sound – 7:30pm-9pm. Join sound healing founding father Fabien Maman and Terres Unsoeld for an in depth look at how sound affects the human form and beyond. See color slides including cancer cells that have imploded with the right frequencies. $10. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-523-3726.

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Experience the tangible sense of wholeness and aliveness that comes from practicing Self-Breema exercises and Breema bodywork. Students and professionals of all movement and somatic practices are invited to learn and exchange a range of dynamic Breema Sequences, emphasizing mutual support and comfort benefiting both the giver and receiver. $200. M-illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required. 510-428-0937.

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Petersen, editor of Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness, the writings of Thomas Jefferson. A presentation from the perspective of Thomas Jefferson on topics and issues challenging today’s world such as religion and government, international force and diplomacy, and education.

Free. University of Washington, Gowen Hall, Rm 201, Seattle. 206-349-9325. LightAndLiberty.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 Ve g e t a r i a n s o f Wa s h i n g t o n M o n t h l y Dining Event – 6:30pm. One dosen’t have to be a

vegetarian to enjoy delicious vegetarian food.

Enjoy a gourmet, multi-course vegetarian dinner (dairy and egg free) catered by a different restaurant or chef each month and hear an insightful speech from our president, Amanda, on a key vegetarian topic, and meet lots of interesting people. All attendees will receive a special free gift to take home. $15 plus tax for members, $20 plus tax for guests and non members. Children are welcome. Register: 206-706-2635 or VegOfWa.org/MonthlyDining.aspx.

SATURDAY, MAY 19 Kid Yoga Open House – 1-3pm. Kid Yoga is excited to announce an open house celebrating its official new home base in a tranquil area on the outskirts of Redmond. Find a community of caring and talented certified practitioners ready to guide to optimum health. Health Within, 8226 196th Ave NE, Redmond. 425-319-2514. KidYogaFun.com.

Transformation – 7-8:30pm. After 27 years of TV and radio experience including hosting Northwest Afternoon on KOMO, Dana Middleton decided to tend to her soul. Dana shares the gifts of her own reawakening and the tools one can use to begin their own transformation. $15. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-523-3726.

EastWestBookshop.com/Events/3659.

MONDAY, MAY 21

MONTHLY DINING EVENT Wednesday May 16th, 6:30pm at the Mount Baker Community Club, Seattle You don’t need to be a vegetarian to enjoy a delicious multi-course vegetarian dinner. Catered by a different restaurant or chef each month. $15 plus tax for members, $20 plus tax for guests, children half-price.

VegofWa.org/monthlydining.aspx or 206 706 2635 for reservations.

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Personal Leadership: Making A World Of Difference – May 21-24. Personal Leadership is a methodology of two principles, six practices, and the Critical Moment Dialogue. It is designed to serve anyone who is living or working across cultural differences (national, ethnic, religious, etc.) or in situations of uncertainty and transition. $1675 includes reception and closing dinner meals.

Lodging not included. Mark Spencer Hotel, 409 SW 11th Ave, Portland. Registration required.

PLSeminars.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 As Far as the Heart Can See – 7-8:30pm. This is a night of celebration for the publication of beloved author Mark Nepo’s book of teaching stories, As Far As the Heart Can See: Stories to Illuminate

the Soul. Stories carry the seeds of humanity, they teach, heal, and connect. $10. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-523-3726.

EastWestBookshop.com/Events/3537.

SATURDAY, MAY 26 Free Documentary Screening: The Last Mountain – 7-9pm. A coal mining corporation and a tiny community vie for the last great mountain in Appalachia in a battle for the future of energy that affects everyone. Supporting I Love Mountains (ILoveMountains.org), a group working to end mountaintop removal coal mining and countering big coal’s efforts to destroy mountains. Free. Seattle Center of Light, 5225 15th Ave NE, Seattle.

206-525-8488. Seattle@CentersofLight.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1 Re-Treat – June 1-3. Re-energize and Re-fuel with a 3 Day Re-Treat with Dena Marie at Paca Pride Guest Ranch on the Mountain Loop Highway. For more detail: 425-350-5448 or LiftYourSpiritswithDenaMarie.com.

save the date SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Mother Earth News Fair – June 2-3. A fun filled family oriented sustainable lifestyle event with workshops, hands-on demos, exhibitors and more.

Featured keynote speakers: Ed Begley Jr, Joel Salatin and Will Allen. Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup. MotherEarthNews.com/ Fair/Puyallup.aspx

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Restorative Yoga Immersion – June 9-10. This immersion includes an introduction to the anatomy of the nervous system and detailed understanding of the poses chosen and how they influence one’s system. Perfect for people interested in a meditative style of Yoga, people struggling with stress and tension and anyone looking for a deeper experience in Yoga as a healing modality. $95 through June 1, $110 after. 8 Limbs Capitol Hill, 500 East Pike Street, Seattle. 206-325-8221. 8LimbsYoga.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 19 Labor Doula/Childbirth Educator Training – June 19-22. 8:30am-6pm. This four day training teaches to become a certified labor doula and/or childbirth educator. The doula training provides what is needed to support moms and their partners through pregnancy and labor, including various comfort techniques to cope with labor. The childbirth educator training provides what is needed to teach parents what they need for a successful pregnancy and birth. Contact Susan for cost.

Seward Park area, Seattle. Registration required.

253-569-9462. SweetMiraclesDoula.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 Qi Revolution – July 21-24. This massive qigong event in Tacoma teaches high-powered breathing techniques, qigong energy movement exercises, naturopathic food-healing and Taoist yoga & pranayama. 4 days of Training only $99.

QiRevolution.com.

Pacific Northwest Seattle Area

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Free Public Programs

“The need of the hour is to cultivate a society of goodhearted individuals.”

Friday, May 27 Friday, May 10:00 a.m. & 7:3031 p.m.

Devi Bhava, Devi Bhava 3 Monday, May 30, June 7:00 p.m.

Retreat May 28 to May 30

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Location Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Questions: ammaseattle@yahoo.com or 206-322-8337

June 1-3required Pre-registration 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue

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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.

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Qigong Class – 8:30-9:45am. 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. Yogalife Greenlake, 7200 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle.

206-599-9270. ElementalHarmony.info.

Breast Feeding Class – 10:30am. 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.

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.

Urban Forest Restoration – 10am. 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.

Writer’s & Blogger’s Support Group – 1-2:30pm.

Create pathways for blogging with ease, enthusiasm and purpose. All levels of writers welcome. $5 suggested donation. Friends, Philosophy & Tea, 13850 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue. 206-250-1855.

AuthenticWritingProvokes.com.

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.

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.

Sustaining Vitality Qigong – 7-9pm. Discover Chinese qigong, the study of internal energy and the natural way to enhance and maintain a healthy energetic lifestyle. Class includes meditation and movement exercises. Suitable for all levels. Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle. 425-775-9609. FiveMtsInst.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. $75 for 5 classes. M’Illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required.

206-525-0363. DeepRootsDance.com.

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wednesday Awareness Through Movement – 9-10am. With LeeAnn Starovasnik. Engage the brain and body in new ways while learning to move more easily, more comfortably and even more playfully. $20/ drop-in, $75/5 prepaid classes. M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required.

206-525-0363. M-illumino.com.

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

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Free Intro to Meditation Class – 6pm. 3rd Wed. With Mary Davis. This class will show the mind, body and spirit health benefits of meditation and give an easy daily practice. Seattle Healing Arts Center, 6300 9th Ave NE, Seattle. 206-679-9620.

MeditateSeattle.com.

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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. $10 suggested donation. Circle Green Healing Arts, 3717 Fobes Rd, Snohomish. 425-377-9790.

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Wednesday Wellness Talk – 7-8pm. 3rd Wed. Join us for a series of free monthly talks on a variety of health and wellness topics on the third Wednesday of each month. Topics to be announced - check website for updates. Space is limited; please call to reserve a seat. Free. Butterfly Balance Wellness Center, 3515 SW Alaska St, 2nd Fl, West Seattle. Registration required. 206-755-9900.

ButterflyBalance.com.

Zumba – 7pm. Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program. Be prepared to sweat, dress in comfortable shoes and clothes to move around in and bring a water bottle. $5 drop in. Pacific West Dance Studio, 1831 Bickford Ave, Snohomish.

360-563-2793. PacificWestPerformingArts.com.

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

Weston A. Price Foundation Seattle Meeting – 6pm. 3rd Thurs. The Weston Price style potluck begins at 6pm and is followed by the featured presentation at 7pm. Free. Firefly Kitchens, 844 NW 49th St, Seattle. WestonAPrice.org.

Monthly DIY Meetup and Ask an Expert – 6-8pm. 2nd Thurs. West Seattle Tool Library hosts expert DIY coaches who are willing to answer questions about current and future projects. These open and informal events cover green remodeling and design, solar, water harvesting and edible gardening. Free. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle. 206-317-4671.

WSToolLibrary.org.

Baby Diaper Service 101 – 6:30-7:30pm. 2nd Thurs. This class is designed to educate new and expectant parents on the use of cloth diapers and today’s newest cloth diapering accessories. Learn the environmental and health benefits of using cloth diapers including information on how Baby Diaper Service laundry and home delivery works.

Tuition is refunded if sign-up for service. Free to existing customers and health care professionals. $10/family. Parent Trust for Washington Children, 2200 Rainier Ave S, Seattle. Registration required: 206-634-2229. BabyDiaperService.net.

Awareness Through Movement – 6:30-7:30pm.

See Wednesday description. $20/drop-in, $75/5 prepaid classes. M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required. 206-525-0363.

M-illumino.com.

Intro to Successful Advertising in Natural Awakenings – 7-7:30pm. First Thurs. Get an overview of Natural Awakenings magazine, from distribution and readership to advertising rates on this interactive webinar. Presentation briefly touches on best practices for print ads that get results. Attendees will receive discount advertising offer valid for 30 days. Free. Register by emailing Publisher@SeattleAwakenings.com.

Qigong Workshop – 7pm. Practicing qigong enhances the physical body, slows aging and reduces the negative effects of stress. Build self-confidence, increases mental focus and clarity and more. All levels and drop-ins welcome. Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle. 425775-9609. FiveMtsInst.com.

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La Leche League of South King County – 10am.

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

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 or Info@M-illumino.com.

Sleep Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. Yoga for Sleep will include gentle stretching, breath and mindfulness practice to open the body and alleviate tight places that have accumulated over the work week.

Props such as supportive pillows will be provided.

Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, comfy clothes and an open mind! Classes limited to 20. $10 suggested donation. Soaring Heart Natural Bed Co, 101 Nickerson, Ste 400, Seattle. Registration required.

206-282-1717. SoaringHeart.com.

Fee for classifieds is $1.00 per word per month. To place listing, email content to Publisher@SeattleAwakenings.com.

Deadline is the 12th of the month.

Business opportunity Nutraceutical & herbal DNA research company moving HQ to Seattle. Looking for home-based business builders. Local training, leads provided.

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Build your brand, build relationships and build a loyal following with 9 different online video communication products and the world’s first instant pay compensation plan. Be in business for yourself, but not by yourself. Free webinar presentation: call 206-788-7313.

EVENTS

saturday Awareness Through Movement – 9-10:15am.

With LeeAnn Starovasnik and Vicki Robinson.

Engaging the brain and body in new ways, learn to move more easily, more comfortably and even more playfully. Improve physical movements, sense of balance and overall well being. $20/drop-in, $75/5 prepaid classes. M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206-525-0363. M-illumino.com.

Hypnosis for Birth Introduction – 10am. 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: 425-827-9498.

HypnosisForBirth.com.

Mother Earth News Fair – June 2-3.

MotherEarthNews.com/Fair/Puyallup.aspx.

Intro to Successful Advertising in Natural Awakenings – 10-10:30am. 3rd Sat. See Thurs description of webinar. Attendees will receive discount advertising offer valid for 30 days. Free. Register by emailing Publisher@SeattleAwakenings.com.

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

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ACCOUNTING C. BROOKS SCHOMBURG, CPA Brooks Schomburg 206-632-3315 Brooks@CBSchomburg.com CBSchomburg.com

O ff e r i n g a f u l l r a n g e o f bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and small business consulting services, we focus on your unique tax, accounting and consulting needs. See ad page 19.

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.

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BEDDING SEATTLE NATURAL MATTRESS 206-419-9550 SeattleNaturalMattress.com

Manufacturer and retailer of natural, chemicalfree latex mattresses designed to provide a comfortable and supportive alternative to traditional spring mattresses. See ad page 24.

BODYTALK JOY OF HEALTH SOLUTIONS Patricia Sullivan Seattle & Woodinville 206-920-5528 JoyOfHealthSolutions.com

Get to the cause of your issue or ‘story’ easily and with great results! Resolving anxiety, pain, allergies, digestive, immune i s s u e s , i n j u r y, s t r u c t u r a l challenges and more.

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 6.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY 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 17.

CHILDREN’S SERVICES 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 8.

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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 11.

HEALTH FOOD TruHealth, Inc.

18001 Bothell-Everett Hwy Suite 109 Bothell, WA 98012 425-415-8410 Kasara@TruHealth.com TruHealth.com A unique health food store offering raw milk, pastured eggs, grass fed meats and a variety of organic and gluten-free foods as well as the highest quality supplements and services.

HEALTHY HOME LULLABY ORGANICS

800-401-8301 CustServ@LullabyOrganics.com LullabyOrganics.com Lullaby Organics offers safe, healthy mattresses, bedding, sleepwear, toys, gear, furniture, and air filtration systems so your whole family can get a pure night’s rest.

MASSAGE SOARING SPIRITS MASSAGE

NE Ravenna Neighborhood Seattle, WA 98115 206-412-5170 Laura@SoaringSpiritsLightCenter.com SoaringSpiritsLightCenter.com Offering aromatherapy, Raindrop Therapy, Shiatsu, deep tissue, and Swedish massage, tailored to your sense of pressure since 1993.

Therapeutic grade essential oils by Young Living.

MEDICAL AMY FASIG, ND

2206 Queen Anne Ave N, Ste 204 Seattle, WA 98109 206-599-6030 Dr.AmyFasig@gmail.com QueenAnneNaturalMedicine.com Specializing in women’s health, hormone balancing, and immune wellness. Saturday and evening appts. available. Covered by most insurance plans.

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

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Energy Healing Center Chehalis, WA 360-748-4426 ReikiRanch.com

6921 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 206-525-0363 Info@M-Illumino.com M-Illumino.com/P/Retreat.html Escape from the city without having to travel 100 miles. Relax in the steam room and infrared sauna, and have lunch in the private garden. See ad page 12.

DR. VENESSA WAHLER, ND Broadway Building 1620 Broadway, Ste 204 Seattle, WA 98122 206-420-6701 Info@DrWahler.com DrWahler.com

Special interests in natural weight loss (including HCG diet), stress management and food sensitivities. Call today for your complimentary 15 minute introductory consultation!

Accepts insurance.

PERSONAL GROWTH

Thrive offers botanical medicine, nutrition, physical medicine, nutraceuticals and counseling to treat the whole family. Most insurance plans accepted. Book an appointment today and Thrive!

MOVEMENT CENTERS M’ILLUMINO

6921 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 206-525-0363 Info@M-Illumino.com M-Illumino.com At m’illumino, we are dedicated to your transformation through movement. Take a class, try private sessions, discover your own innate grace. See ad page 12.

1026 NE 65th St Seattle, WA 98115 206-525-0300 GenerationThrive.com

Lift Your Spirits With Dena Marie!

425-350-5448 Dena@Dena-Marie.com LiftYourSpiritswithDenaMarie.com

GLADRAGS

503-282-0436 Orders@GladRags.com GladRags.com Live more sustainably with GladRags washable menstrual pads and menstrual cups. Join the community of women who have decided to make a lower carbon footprint every month!

Thrive in Seattle offers fresh, vegetarian and 95% organic ingredients in their smoothies, juices, pies, salads and decadent entrees.

Classes, Workshops and Re-Treats that will Lift Your Spirits!

Individual consultations by appointment.

SKINCARE SONGDOG HEALING & DREAMCRAFT Camilla Paynter, M.A. 206-914-3769 SongdogDreaming.com

Spiritually informed hypnotherapy and Reiki for life transitions, personal growth, healing and more. Connect with deep inner wisdom and live life’s bigger story.

MY MAMA’S LOVE My-Mamas-Love.com

My Mama’s Love skin care products use safe, nontoxic and hypoallergenic organic ingredients. Our products don’t just mask symptoms; they address the underlying causes of a skin condition. Locally owned and operated.

VETERINARIANS ANCIENT ARTS HOLISTIC VET 110 N 36th St Seattle, WA 98103 206-547-1025 AncientArtsVet@gmail.com AncientArtsVet.com

PLUMBING GREEN T PLUMBING

Sam Harris 206-414-2968 Sam@GreenTPlumbing.com GreenTPlumbing.com Full plumbing services ranging from fixing leaky faucets to design and installation. Sustainable and independent. Email or text a photo of your problem for free professional opinion.

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THRIVE NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Scott Moser, ND LMP 5020 Meridian Ave N, Ste 104 206-257-1488 Info@ThriveNaturalMedicine.com ThriveNaturalMedicine.com

All levels of Reiki certification including laser Reiki, advanced Reiki energy training, and cosmic energy healing classes.

Veterinary acupuncture and natural medicine for animals rebalances health safely, gently, peacefully. Improve pets’ quality of life the way nature intended— your pet will thank you. See ad page 13.

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Family owned publishing company providing professional design, printing and mailing services for magazines, books, brochures, business cards, posters, tickets, forms and more. See ad page 36.

Kanjin Yoga is a path to abundant health and wellness helping people live better inside their bodies. Specializing in Yoga Nidra, Gentle Hatha Yoga, we offer classes and workshops for groups and organizations.

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