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elcome to the July issue of Seattle Natural Awakenings! This month, I’m excited to bring you “Food Choice Freedom” (page 24) by Elizabeth Larter, communications director for Yes on 522. An initiative that would require the labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms, I-522 will be decided upon by the voters of Washington state this fall. Many nations have imposed restrictions and some have even banned GMOs outright. Plus, a growing body of research shows GMOs aren’t going to feed the world or require less pesticides, both claims proponents have made in the past. The jury is still out on long term effects of GMOs, but I’ve read enough study abstracts to know that I don’t want my family eating them. Labeling is a step toward awareness, letting consumers choose for themselves and encouraging companies to choose non-GMO ingredients in their products.

People aren’t the only ones in the household who deserve to eat well and nourish their bodies. Our furry friends do too, and that’s why I am glad to offer “Pet Food Perils” (page 20), which details research that shows a link between GMO foods and the increasing prevalence of animal allergies and illness. Fortunately you have options: many brands are beginning to provide GMO-free pet food, and it’s easier than it sounds to make your own, with the guidance of your vet. Learn more in the article.

In this issue we profile wellness activist and bestselling author Kris Carr’s “Health Rules” (page 14), with her top suggestions for “crazy sexy” ways to eat well. Our community spotlight this month “Arts in Nature Festival” (page 18) showcases a unique and wonderful annual event beloved by Seattle area residents for years. The Arts in Nature festival is produced by the Nature Consortium and takes place August 10-11 at Camp Long in West Seattle. This and other wonderful events are happening soon throughout the area, so don’t miss our calendar for talks, festivals and fun to bring light and life to your summer.

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20 PET FOOD PERILS Lurking GMOs May Hurt Our Pets

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newsbriefs BRAS Thermography Celebrates First Anniversary

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RAS Thermography is celebrating their one-year anniversary at their Gilman Village clinic in Issaquah. Owners and sisters Ursula Walker and Ingrid Adams opened the practice last June to offer Seattle area women an additional tool for breast screening.

Thermography is a fast, radiation-free and compression-free breast and body screening using medical grade imaging cameras.

An FDA-approved adjunct treatment, thermography can alert doctors to changes that indicate breast disease, often years before the changes would appear on a mammogram.

“A breast cancer tumor has grown for five to seven years before a mammogram can detect it,” Adams explains. “This is not early detection.”

“Early detection provides time for preventive measures far in advance of what is seen with traditional mammograms,” Walker says. “This screening can also be beneficial for younger women, who are traditionally advised to wait until 40 to start getting mammograms,” she continues, noting that cancer in women under 40 is usually more aggressive.

The cost of a thermogram screening includes evaluation by medical doctors, who will flag any abnormalities and forward the information to the client’s primary health care provider if requested. The service requires two visits: the first provides a baseline for the client’s thermal signature. A session three months later checks to see if patterns remain unchanged, with annual thermograms suggested thereafter.

BRAS Thermography is offering an anniversary special: 15 percent off any retail item, including non-toxic nail polish, Ice Chips xylitol-sweetened candies, pink ribbon gifts, breast health supplements and more, through August 31.

BRAS Thermography is located in Gilman Village at 317 NW Gilman Boulevard, Issaquah. For more information: BRASThermography.com or 425-677-8430.

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he owners of the Salt Mine Arium in Bellevue have announced they are now offering design and installation of salt bricks.

The bricks can be built to enhance an accent wall or other indoor features, and designed with lighting behind them for a soothing glow and the health benefits many attribute to the negative ions emitted when the salt is warmed.

The Salt Mine Arium, a holistic health spa, is the first Washington spa dedicated to halotherapy, the process of inhaling fine, dry salt crystals emitted into the air by means of a special salt generator. The therapy is a passive respiratory treatment widely-used throughout Europe and Russia to alleviate symptoms of allergy and asthma and promote good health.

In addition to the therapeutic effects of salt inhalation, the spa also incorporates a unique variety of relaxation techniques and products including music therapy, color therapy, negative ionization, trickling brine water, and zero-gravity recliners designed by NASA. The gift area features salt lamps, candles and other items. In addition, the Salt Mine Arium also hosts holistic workshops and yoga classes.

The Salt Mine Arium is located at 1850 130th Ave NE, suite #4, Bellevue. For more information: 425-4979666 or SaltMineArium.com.

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Yoga for Hope Seattle Takes Place July 13

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n Saturday, July 13th, four of Seattle’s celebrated yoga instructors will lead hundreds of yoga enthusiasts in an outdoor class for beginners and experts alike to promote the benefits of yoga practice and to raise crucial funds to continue the search for cures. This year marks the fifth anniversary of Yoga For Hope.

Proceeds from the event fund City of Hope’s research, treatment and education programs. City of Hope, designated as one of the nation’s leading cancer treatment centers, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of life-threatening diseases –cancer, diabetes, HIV and AIDS.

At City of Hope, patients are offered gentle, restorative yoga classes for relaxation and well-being, in addition to traditional treatments. This program has had a profound impact on symptom management and quality of life for many City of Hope patients. The Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center at City of Hope offers the most integrated array of support services in the country. Patient navigators help patients and families access a wide array of services, including counseling, support groups and other resources that address patients’ physical, emotional or spiritual needs.

According to organizers, Yoga For Hope offers the chance to have an exceptional yoga experience, while supporting leading research and life-saving treatments for cancer, diabetes, HIV and AIDS and promoting the benefits of yoga.

Since its inception, the event has raised more than $130,000.

Yoga for Hope takes place Saturday, July 13 at the North Fountain Lawn at the Seattle Center. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Yoga class begins at 10 a.m Vendors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $35/pre-registered, $45 after July 11. For more information: Michele Dionne, 425-646-9530 or YogaForHope.org/Seattle.

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he owner of Shoreline business Alive Juice Bar recently celebrated his third anniversary of opening the healthfocused restaurant.

“We’ve grown so much over the past three years and would like to thank our customers for their patience and support,” owner Andrew Ho says. “Alive Juice Bar makes nutritionally dense and diverse meals that will satisfy a wide range of palates, and we work with customers to refine their palates so they can eat well and eat healthy at the same time,” Ho explains.

Alive Juice Bar offers healthy versions of popular staples such as ham and bean soup, split pea and yam soup or chicken and rice soup, as well as a wide range of fresh juices, gluten free treats and more.

“In addition to fresh-made juice and smoothies, our product offerings now include more vegan, raw, and gluten-free options and some healthy meat options so the whole family can join us for a convivial meal,” Ho finishes.

Alive Juice Bar is located at 20206 Ballinger Way, Shoreline, next to 24 Hour Fitness. For more information: 206-310-1955.

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ocal business owner and Natural Awakenings sales manager Dena Marie is launching a new radio show in July. “Lift Your Spirits With Dena Marie” will air Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. on KKNW 1150 AM in the Seattle area.

“I have spent the last year trying to lift my spirits,” Dena Marie explains.

“I found certain people, places and events that had a certain type of energy about them. They felt good! The more I attended or visited these people and places, the lighter I felt,” she continues.

“I love to share with others so they can benefit as I did.”

The radio show will offer ideas for local places to visit in order to connect with people and events that will lift listeners’ spirits this summer.

“Learning how to keep your spirits up is no secret,” Dena Marie says.

“It’s just doing what feels right for you and surrounding yourself with people that are kind and supportive. Spending time in nature is essential to your health, and discovering where to go has been my journey over the last year and a half.”

“Lift Your Spirits With Dena Marie” airs Fridays in July from 10-11 am on KKNW 1150 AM. For more information: Dena-Marie.com or 425-3505448.

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he 10th annual NW SolarFest will take place Saturday, July 27. The longest running locally organized event of its kind, SolarFest is free and is held annually on the campus of Shoreline Community College.

Over 100 booths and family friendly activities will be featured this year, including solar cooking demonstrations and presentations throughout the day. The first 300 kids to the KidZone will receive free mini solar cars. The NW Ecobuilding Guild will host green building sessions all day long and demonstrations by urban livestock experts will also be available.

A favorite of children everywhere, the Casper Babypants band will perform on the main stage at 11 a.m. The beer garden opens at noon and will feature live entertainment: Baby Gramps, The Gallus Bros and Louis Ledford. Radio and TV gardening expert Cisco Morris of “Gardening with Cisco” will bring his expertise to the blue stage at 2 p.m. Tesla cars will be on site at SolarFest, in addition to a variety of alternative transportation ideas to explore. Backyard Barter will host a Barter Fair from 2 to 4 p.m.

NW SolarFest is an outdoor annual regional event supported by the City of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College and many others and is organized by Shoreline Solar Project.

SolarFest takes place July 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the beer garden and live music continuing until 8 p.m. Free. For more information: ShorelineSolar.org or 206-306-9233.

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n July 18, Skalitude, a retreat center located in the Methow Valley of Washington, will host a retreat called Circle of Circles: A Shamanic Gathering for Community Building and Sacred Activism. The event takes place Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 22.

“We gather with the intent of deepening our connection to each other and to the spirit realm, building a network that enhances creativity and manifestation,” says Skalitude owner Lindsey Swope.

“Through shamanic journeys and discussion, we will address the question ‘How can we best work with the spirits to create a healthy, positive reality here on earth?’ The weekend will be a mix of shamanic journeys and rituals, as we learn and receive and also share and radiate our energies together, creating an energetic blueprint for a future of living in harmony with nature.”

Swope notes the event will create a greater sense of community among people interested in healing the world.

“This gathering hopes to bring together representatives from many spiritual circles to build a sense of connection with a greater whole. The element of connection is integral to the process of manifestation,” Swope continues. “Together we can accomplish so much more than when we are apart. To create the future we want, we need to come together to enhance our power and effectiveness.”

Circle of Circles begins Thursday, July 18 at 6 p.m. and continues Sunday, July 22 until 2 p.m. Skalitude Retreat, 302 Smith Canyon Road, Carlton, Wash. $125 plus food donation. For more information: 509-997-1032 or Skalitude.com.

Dr. T Speaking & Raising Awareness of Child Trafficking

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r. Tel-Oren, also known to the Seattle natural health community as “Dr. T,” is visiting Seattle July 25-27, this time to raise awareness of the need for education in Nepal and prevention of child trafficking.

The fundraising event, called “Embrace Nepal,” is supported by the Nepal Seattle Society and Dr. T’s Ecopolitan Eco-Health Community and will take place on July 27 in the Everest Kitchen restaurant in Shoreline. Admission of $20 includes a presentation by Dr. T, a vegan buffet lunch and silent auction.

Proceeds will go toward a nonprofit called Everest Learning Academy (ELA), which has previously been funded solely by Dr. T’s earnings. ELA opened its doors in 2011 and consists of a network of schools, childcare centers and orphanages that helps the Nepali children by providing holistic education and protection for disadvantaged children in the poorest rural areas. ELA supports 3,000 of the poorest children in Nepal and provides an education in order to

reduce the chances the children will be sold in India for prostitution, lifetime slavery or organ donation.

Dr. T’s goal is to raise awareness and funds to support 100,000 Nepali children. Annual education and care costs $100 per child. Volunteer opportunities in Nepal are available as well.

In addition to the Embrace Nepal fundraiser, Dr. T will give a lecture: “The dark side of vaccinations: what medical and public health authorities fail to share with you” at 7 p.m., July 25 at University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE, room 109, Seattle. Admission is $10 online or $12 at the door. Dr. T will see patients for painless, aesthetically pleasing removal of moles and skin blemishes on July 26 (appointments required). All proceeds from all events go to support ELA in Nepal.

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healthbriefs DIY Herbal Remedy for Leg Cramps

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he agonizing pain of a cramp in a calf or thigh muscle can be more than annoying. When it happens during the night, it can ruin sleep and leave residual daytime grogginess, irritability and loss of focus through the next day.

We have all heard the advice, “Drink more water, eat bananas, take magnesium or potassium.” Sometimes this works, but traditional use of herbs can help address leg cramps, as well.

It’s easy to create an at-home water decoction of a variety of roots, herbs and bark to apply to aching and cramping muscles to relax them, settle restless legs and quell over-active nerves. Anecdotal experience has shown that when bananas, supplements and water don’t work, the

following herbs may do the trick.

Native Americans rubbed rosemary on their legs before long-distance running in order to enhance the suppleness of their muscles. Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus) was so named because of its reputation for relaxing all types of muscle spasms, says clinical herbalist Penelope Ody in The Complete Medicinal Herbal. Mexican wild yam and sage, abundantly found in the Southwest desert, also have been found to work synergistically to relax tight muscles and relieve cramping.

Simmer this combination of roots, bark and herbs slowly for several hours over low heat because the vital constituents are fragile and it takes time to get the goodness out of roots and barks.

Peppermint, lavender and St. John’s wort are useful addictions to any anti-leg cramp remedy to help relieve oversensitivity of the sympathetic nervous system, says British herbalist Andrew Chevallier in the Natural Health Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. Add them to the basic herbal decoction for relief of the pain, discomfort and irritation associated with overworked muscles. This soothing poultice eases discomfort while muscles excrete waste and re-charge their energy.

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new food pyramid, MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate.gov), is based on its 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aimed at helping people make better food choices. Fruits and vegetables should comprise half our “plate”, and dark green veggies are the USDA’s top choice of nutrients. Kale leads the list of helpful leafy greens for many reasons.

Like its cousins in the Brassica family—broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and collards—kale is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense powerhouse of antioxidants, including vitamins A and C. Per calorie, kale contains more iron than beef and more calcium than milk, and it is better absorbed by the body than most dairy products. A single serving (about one cup, chopped) provides 5 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber, plus two grams of protein. The versatile veggie—it is tasty steamed, braised or baked—is also a rich source of both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids.

Best of all, kale is a “green” green, high on the sustainability scale. Growing one pound of kale uses about 23 gallons of water; raising a pound of beef necessitates more than 2,400.

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ome favorite summer fruits, like peaches, plums and nectarines, may help ward off metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions including high blood sugar levels and excess fat around the waist that can lead to serious health issues such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. A study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, presented at the American Chemical Society’s 2012 National Meeting & Exposition, reported that pitted fruits contain bioactive compounds that can potentially fight the syndrome.

According to food scientist Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D., “The phenolic compounds in the fruits have anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties… and may also reduce the oxidation of the bad cholesterol, or LDL, which is associated with cardiovascular disease.”

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olony collapse disorder, a mysterious ailment that has been killing large numbers of honeybees for several years, is expanding, wiping out 40 to 50 percent of the hives needed to pollinate many of America’s fruits and vegetables. Some beekeepers and researchers cite growing evidence that a powerful class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which hinder the bees’ brain learning function and leave them unable to make the connection between floral scents and nectar, could be a key factor.

Although manufacturers claim the pesticides pose no threat to bees, a recent British honeybee field study found enough evidence to convince 15 of 27 EU member governments and the Executive European Commission to support a twoyear ban on three of the world’s most widely used agricultural pesticides in this category, starting this December. The action followed a European Food Safety Authority report in April that indicated these toxins pose an acute risk to honeybees.

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f Mother Nature chose an ideal sports drink for light-to-medium exercise, it might be coconut water, the clear liquid found most abundantly inside young, green coconuts. That’s the conclusion reached by Indiana University Southeast lecturer Chhandashri Bhattacharya, Ph.D., in presenting his research to the American Chemical Society.

“Coconut water is a natural drink that has everything your average sports drink has and more,” says Bhattacharya. “It has five times more potassium than Gatorade or Powerade. Whenever you get cramps in your muscles, potassium will help you get rid of them.”

A 12-ounce serving of coconut water may also help balance the typical American diet, which is too low in potassium and too high in sodium derived from excess salt; individuals consuming such diets tend to have twice the risk of death from heart disease and a 50 percent higher risk of death from all disease-related causes.

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t is peak season for iced tea, but this warm-weather favorite may not be the ideal choice to counter dehydration. Iced tea made from black tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract that affects about 10 percent of the U.S. population.

“For people that have a tendency to form the most common type of kidney stones, iced tea is one of the worst things to drink,” reports Dr. John Milner, an assistant professor with the Department of Urology at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. While all black tea contains oxalate, dietitians note that people tend to imbibe more of it when it’s on ice than when it’s hot.

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n summer, when many fruits, herbs and vegetables are at their peak, it makes sense to harness their power for the family’s benefit. “Some people flock to plant-empowered living for better health, others because of their spiritual beliefs, to support animal welfare, respect the environment or best of all, because it tastes great,” says wellness activist Kris Carr, a documentary filmmaker, New York Times bestselling author and the educational force behind KrisCarr.com.

Carr joined the wellness revolution after being diagnosed with a rare disease. It proved to be the incentive she needed to change her eating habits and find renewed power and energy. Her new book, Crazy Sexy Kitchen, with recipes

by Chef Chad Sarno, celebrates the colors, flavors and powers of plants that nourish us at the cellular level.

Her main tenets include a focus on:

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we eat, drink, smoke, think (stress), live in (environment), or don’t do well (lack of exercise). At the cellular level, it can lead to allergies, arthritis, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders and cancer, according to Victoria Drake, Ph.D., of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, who culled the latest research (LPI.OregonState.edu/ infocenter/inflammation.html).

Creating an acid/alkaline balance. “Tilting the pH scale in the alkaline direction is easy with a diet filled with mineralrich plant foods,” says Carr. It also means minimizing meat, dairy, sugar, eggs, commercially processed foods, coffee and alcohol.

Drinking produce. Green juices and green smoothies are ideal. “They are the most important part of my personal daily practice, one that I will never abandon,” Carr notes.

Carr and her husband, Brian Fassett, whom she met when he edited her documentary, Crazy Sexy Cancer, share the juice and smoothie making responsibilities. “We make enough to have two 12-ounce servings of green drinks a day. Our recipes are often guided by what’s available in the fridge,” she advises. The secret is a three-to-one ratio of three veggies for every piece of fruit.

Kale reigns in their home. The dark leafy superfood is especially suited for smoothies, salads and sautés. They like kale’s generous helping of vitamin K for maintaining strong bones.

Carr’s Crazy Sexy Kale Salad is dressed with vinaigrette that includes flax oil, which she notes is high in omega-3s to promote healthy brain function. It’s also a well-known antiinflammatory food. “Make sure to buy cold-pressed, organic flax oil in a dark bottle and store it in the fridge,” she advises, “because light and heat may turn the oil rancid. I like Barlean’s brand, but there are many other quality flax oils available. Since it is sensitive to heat, I use it mostly in salad dressings and smoothies.”

Carr maintains that, “By decreasing the amount of acidic inflammatory foods while increasing the amount of healthy and alkaline plant foods, you flood your body with vitamins, minerals, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, antioxidants and fiber.” This supports the body in maintaining and repairing itself.

She further points out, “Once your body repairs, it can renew. That’s big-healer medicine.

You might as well get a business card that reads: self-care shaman.”

Award-winning cookbook author Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com.

Easy Summer Recipes “Many of my recipes have been influenced by cultural experiences, twists on favorite childhood meals or newly discovered ingredients,” says Chef Chad Sarno. “The strawberry smoothie is among Kris Carr’s favorites. Few dishes have proved to be as timeless and widely beloved as the kale salad.”

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Enjoy the nostalgic tastiness of strawberry milk sans moo juice or powdered junk. Strawberries are phytonutrient factories, supplying the body with a bounty of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nutrients.

Yields 2 servings 3 cups cashew or nondairy milk of choice 2 cups fresh strawberries 1 Tbsp lemon zest 1 small orange, peeled 1 banana 1½ cups loosely packed spinach

Crazy Sexy Fridge Foods Each week, Kris Carr stocks her fridge with what she considers “whole, plant-based deliciousness.” One of the biggest secrets of eating healthy, she says, is being prepared.

“Always keep a well-stocked arsenal of healthy ingredients at your disposal,” she advises. “At the very least, you’ll always be ready to whip up a green juice or smoothie.”

■ Canning jars filled with ■ Flax oil ready-to-drink home■ Flax bread made smoothies and ■ Vegan buttery spread green juices ■ Vegan mayonnaise ■ Kale, parsley, spinach, ■ Raw sauerkraut cauliflower, cucumber, ■ Vegan sausages bell peppers and citrus fruits ■ Cacao powder

Blend all ingredients until smooth in a high-speed blender.

Crazy Sexy Kale Salad

Kale is the king of leafy veggies and rules this preventionrocks salad. Serve it solo with a favorite cooked grain, or wrapped in nori or a gluten-free tortilla. Crown this kale creation by adding chopped fresh herbs or favorite diced vegetables. To be fancy, serve the salad wrapped in a cucumber slice.

Yields 2 to 3 servings 1 bunch kale, any variety, shredded by hand 1 cup diced bell peppers, red, yellow or orange 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1½ avocados with pit removed, chopped 2 Tbsp flax oil 1½ tsp lemon juice Sea salt, to taste Pinch of cayenne, to taste 1 cucumber Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.

Massage and mix using both hands to “wilt” the kale and cream the avocado (takes just a minute or two). Then serve.

For a fun touch, cut a thin lengthwise slice of cucumber and create a circle to outline each serving of salad, stitching the ends of the cucumber slice together with a toothpick.

Place the salad in the cucumber ring and then serve.

Source: Adapted from Crazy Sexy Kitchen: 150 Plant-Empowered Recipes to Ignite a Mouthwatering Revolution, by Kris Carr with Chef Chad Sarno.

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early everyone has some reflux, the upward backflow of the stomach’s contents into the esophagus connecting the stomach with the throat, or even up into the throat itself. When it occurs more than twice a week, reflux can progress from a minor irritation causing heartburn to gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. When the throat is most affected, it’s called laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR. Untreated, LPR can damage the throat, airway, and lungs. If left untreated, GERD can damage the digestive system and cause precancerous Barrett’s esophagus or even esophageal cancer.

“In the United States, the prevalence of esophageal cancer has increased 850 percent since 1975, according to National Cancer Institute statistics,” says Dr. Jamie Koufman who has been studying acid reflux for three decades as part of her pioneering work as a laryngologist, specializing in treating voice disorders and diseases of the larynx. She is founding director of the Voice Institute of New York and the primary author of Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure.

Koufman prescribes combining science, medicine and culinary arts to treat the ailment, which she mainly blames on the acidification of the American diet, along with increases in saturated fats, high-fructose corn syrup and agricultural pesticides.

Consider that almost all bottled or canned foods have an acidity level of 4 or lower on the pH scale—a key measurement in medicine, biology and nutrition, and significant in Koufman’s clinical research and conclusions from examining upwards of 250,000 patients. “Soft drinks are the major risk factor for reflux,” she notes.

A single statistic from the American

Beverage Association highlights the problem: In 2010, the average 12-to29-year-old American consumed 160 gallons of acidified soft drinks, nearly a half-gallon a day. “Trends in the prevalence of reflux parallel soft drink consumption over time, especially in young people,” says Koufman.

She clarifies that the term “acid reflux” is misleading because the problem centers on the digestive enzyme pepsin, which is manufactured in the stomach to break down proteins into more easily digestible particles. It is activated by the acid in high-acid foods.

“If there is no protein around that needs digesting, pepsin can gnaw on the lining of your throat and esophagus,” explains Koufman, who is a professor of clinical otolaryngology at New York Medical College. She has seen many reflux cases misdiagnosed as something else. “It’s common for doctors to mistake reflux symptoms of hoarseness, postnasal drip, chronic throat clearing, trouble in swallowing or sore

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throat and cough for asthma, sinusitis or allergies.” She adds that heartburn and indigestion are sometimes treated with over-the-counter antacids, which are ineffective for these.

Koufman helps her patients, including professional singers, to overcome acid reflux with a two-week detoxification program consisting of a low-acid, low-fat, pH-balanced diet. “For two weeks, avoid acidic foods (nothing below pH 4),” she advises. “Eat fish, poultry, tofu, melons, bananas, oatmeal, whole-grain breads and cereals, mushrooms and green vegetables. Refrain from fried foods, chocolate and soft drinks. Basically, consume nothing out of a bottle or a can, except for water.” She remarks that reflux is definitely curable by following a proper diet, although it can still take up to a year for a person to become totally symptom-free.

Noted Integrative Physician Andrew Weil agrees with Koufman’s recommendations. He suggests developing an exercise and relaxation strategy, because stress and anxiety worsen reflux symptoms, as well as increasing fiber intake by eating more

whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and staying hydrated by drinking plenty of purified water. Keep a log to track foods and beverages that worsen symptoms, and avoid alcohol and stimulants like caffeinated beverages and tobacco that irritate the gastrointestinal tract.

Weil also suggests ingesting a slippery elm supplement according to label directions, which can help heal irritated digestive tract tissues, and chewing a tablet of deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) or taking a half-teaspoon of a DGL supplement powder before meals and at bedtime. Reduce doses after symptoms are under control.

“For most people, there is probably a middle road—having an occasional glass of orange juice or soda doesn’t cause reflux disease—but if that’s all you drink day in and day out, it’s likely to create a problem. For people with known reflux disease, a period of ‘acid/pepsin detox’ makes good sense,” concludes Koufman.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit her website ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interview.

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The Arts in Nature Festival A Magical Experience in the Woods

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estled in the woods of Seattle’s only campground, the Arts in Nature Festival is an experience of music, dance, art, and sound. From indie rock to jazz, from contemporary dance to sculpture, there are new wonders to be discovered around every corner. The Arts in Nature Festival will return to Camp Long on August 10-11.

Acclaimed eco-rockers Cloud Cult will headline the Arts in Nature Festival with two intimate, acoustic performances in front of the fireplace in Camp Long’s rustic lodge. Cloud Cult, who traveled their first American tour in a van covered in solar panels, is known for their earthy, environmental vibe.

In addition to Cloud Cult, there will be a wide array of modern and traditional music at the Arts in Nature Festival ranging from experimental and improvised to world, classical, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Performances will be ambient and acoustic in four different venues throughout the park: in the Lodge, in a forested grove by the Pond, on the climbing Glacier, and in the Meadow.

Camp Long’s rustic cabins will house the Museum of Sound, where artists will create multidisciplinary

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installations blending sound, auditory arts, music and visual arts. The cabins meander through the forested outer perimeter of the park and festival goers will have the opportunity to enter and explore each cabin. Most of the cabins will have a hands-on component allowing attendees to interact with the artists’ work.

“Arts in Nature is my favorite music festival in Seattle,” says Steven Arnston, artist and long-time festival attendee. “We’re treated to a beautiful park, leisure wandering, wonderful lunch on a sun-speckled patio, and the most diverse array of performances, from Country Western music to man-eating metal volcanoes. I hope

the festival continues for many, many years, and that I have the opportunity to attend every time.”

Dance performances and literary readings will be presented in various locations throughout the park. Festival goers will also be able to participate in art activities, a ropes challenge course, knitting and fiber arts, hikes through the forest, and naturalist activities.

One unique thing that Arts in Nature attendees will notice is that, aside from delicious local food, there will be no large booths of vendors trying to sell them anything. The Festival experience is one centered on interaction rather than transaction.

Admission to the Arts in Nature Festival is free with suggested donation; $10 for individuals and $25 for families. The Festival is an annual event hosted by Nature Consortium, a West Seattle-based nonprofit that connects people, arts, and nature.

For more information: Fest.NatureC.org.

Monica Thomas is the marketing content specialist for Nature Consortium.

swingamathing Trio Duwamish DANCE & PERFORMANCE Lelavision Soto Style Dance (performing Gathering Bones) Pyrosutra CabaretLong Entropy Illuminatio Project MUSEUM OF SOUND Billy Joe Miller Caspar Babypants & Kate Endle Kristin Tollefson Mary Coss Michael Sentkewitz Perri Lynch Above: Cloud Cult. Photo/Cody York. Facing page, above: Rabbit Stew String Band.

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Information, plus tips on avoiding hidden GMO ingredients are available at NonGMOShoppingGuide.com. Many websites also provide recipes for home-prepared diets for companion animals, including DogCatHomePrepared Diet.com.

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A Fresh Approach To Fibromyalgia Neurology May Hold The Key To Individual Treatment Strategies

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“A growing body of medical literature points to a syndrome of dysfunction in which the brain loses the ability to dampen pain,” says Michael Taggart, a chiropractic doctor who specializes in neurology at the Kirkland Health Institute. “To help someone who suffers

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Dr. Taggart notes that the onset of fibromyalgia symptoms often have been shown to follow traumatic injury, emotional stress, anesthesia and even viral infections, which may cause changes in serotonin levels and the hormonal system known as the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal gland axis, creating conditions unique to each individual.

“There can be other metabolic factors that will also complicate the syndrome such as internal inflammation, thyroid problems and food sensitivities that will compromise the ability of the brain to function properly,” Dr.

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Perhaps because various conditions contribute to fibromyalgia, depending on the individual, a onesize-fits-all approach to management does not work. In February of this year, researchers at the University of Munich published a study showing that nearly as many fibromyalgia patients taking prescription drugs got worse as the number of patients who got better as a result of treatment. Not only is medication not effective for some fibromyalgia sufferers, but Dr. Taggart also finds that symptoms may

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Supporters of Yes on 522, the campaign to label genetically engineered food, believe that consumers have the right to know what is in the food they and their families are eating.

“This initiative is about providing consumers with important information so they can control the grocery shopping decisions that affect their family’s health,” says Delana Jones, the campaign manager for Yes on 522.

Food manufacturers already label ingredients, nutrition facts, the country of origin, whether fish was farm raised or wild caught, whether vanilla extract is pure or artificial, and now even whether meat was tenderized mechanically. Initiative 522 is all about giving customers the information they are requesting and need to make informed choices about the foods they eat.

Many of the campaign’s partners

are also advocating for full label transparency here in the state and across the nation. Walter Robb, co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, has said, “The prevalence of GMOs paired with nonexistent mandatory labeling makes it very difficult for retailers to source non-GMO options and for consumers to choose non-GMO products.” Whole Foods Market made history this year when they announced that they would be the first national grocery chain to label genetically engineered foods.

Washington has a strong history of leading on progressive issues, including being the first state to unanimously pass the nation’s first law requiring labels on salmon to tell consumers where the fish came from, and whether it was farm-raised or caught in the wild. The state of Alaska already labels genetically engineered salmon and Washington should do the same.

In recent years, Washington State has used ballot measures as a force for good public policy—from Death With Dignity, to Marijuana Decriminalization, to Marriage Equality.

Last year, California’s Proposition 37 was defeated at the polls after the opposition outspent the “Yes” campaign six-to-one. In the wake of California’s Proposition 37 defeat, people have come together early here in Washington, to get organized, train volunteers, and to raise the funds necessary to compete with the opposition on the air and in other paid communications.

As part of Yes on 522’s early outreach efforts and organization, we have garnered the support of several high-profile organizations, such as Ben & Jerry’s, the Washington State Nurses Association, PCC Natural Markets, Washington Conservation Voters, Whole Foods, and Washington Toxics Coalition as well as many independent farmers and ranchers. These organizations and companies understand the

importance of providing consumers with the information they need to make informed decisions when buying the food they are eating.

Come November, the voters of Washington State will have the ability to declare their right to know what they eat and feed their families. If Initiative 522 passes, Washingtonians will be the first in the country to enact and implement labeling of genetically engineered food. Success in Washington will not only help build national momentum and engage more Americans in the effort, but also will help lay the groundwork for future campaigns across the nation.

Elizabeth Larter is the communications director for Yes on 522. Learn more at YesOn522.org.

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rom freshly picked cherries to moonlit hikes, summer offers endless free gifts. Its lingering daylight reminds us to step outside, take a deep breath and savor life’s simple joys.

“Summer is a time to enjoy the small things in life, which are often the sweetest,” counsels Janet Luhrs, author of The Simple Living Guide and founder of the online Simplicity School (SimplicityJourney.com). “Kids do this instinctively, like seeing who can throw a rock furtherest into the water. I’m happy just having a simple backyard dinner with friends, reading a book in a city park or paddling a canoe.”

Here are some summer classics to expand our own “to savor” list.

Feast on Earth’s bounty. Make the most of summer’s cornucopia of candy-sweet berries, rainbow-colored

heirloom tomatoes and other natural treats abounding at local farmers’ markets.

Read by sunlight. The pleasure of reading heightens with natural light and fresh air. Pick an easy read to take to the beach or a hammock with sunglasses and a glass of herbal sun tea.

Celebrate community. ‘Tis the season for free local festivals, picnic concerts, open-air movies and state fairs. Invite a friend or make a Dutch treat of it, even organize an informal potlatch block party.

Take a day trip. Consider the healthy dose of activities that exist close to home. Delightful discoveries await the curious when traveling by local waterway, walking trail or bicycle path. Map a flexible route, allowing ample time for unexpected stops.

Try something new. Summer is a chance to be adventurous. Step into a

bright, pastel shirt or tropical sundress, and then revel in the compliments.

Move from an indoor exercise routine to a free yoga class in a shady park and test ride a standup paddleboard.

Look up. Summer skies offer more drama than daytime TV. Perch on the porch at sunrise, sunset or before a thunderstorm rolls in. On a clear calm night, lie back on a blanket and trace constellations while watching for shooting stars and meteor showers.

Capture memories. Gather a pocketful of seashells, press wildflowers from special spots, make breadand-butter pickles from the garden and print favorite snapshots to spark happy summer memories any time of the year.

Do nothing. In the midst of so many marvelous options, we can also give ourselves permission to cancel our own plans on a whim and just do nothing. Simple daydreaming can lead to good ideas and inner rhapsodies.

Summer is the best time to just be.

“Try to not to plan more than one thing in a day this summer,” advises Luhrs. “Otherwise, you’ll end up cutting short activities to rush off to the next thing instead of enjoying what’s already in front of you.”

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FRIDAY, JULY 5

SUNDAY, JULY 14

Lift Your Spirits with Dena Marie in July – Fridays through July 26. 10-11am. Where to go and what to do to connect with people places and events that will lift one’s spirit. Topics include: July 5: Kaypacha New Paradigm Astrology; July 12: Lindsey Swope Skalitude Retreat; July 19: Roy Holman Holman Health Connections; July 26: Jenanne Russell Dolphin Touch Kauai. Alternative Talk Radio, 1150 AM KKNW. 425-350-5448.

Dena-Marie.com.

Adults & Kids Yoga with Halotherapy – 7pm.

Adults: Tibetan Rites & Meditation. Release fear and negativity. Salt Mine Arium, 1850 130th Ave NE, Ste 4, Bellevue. Saltminearium.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 9 Natural Business Networking Roundtable – 11:30am-1pm. Join other health and wellness professionals, therapists, fitness trainers, coaches, and natural business industry leaders to foster a likeminded community centered on growth. Briefly introduce a business/practice to the group and hand

out cards we will in this roundtable discussion. This month’s topic: ins and outs of Social Marketing.

Free. Revalation Yogurt, 527 Main St, Edmonds.

Meetup.com/Natural-Business-Networking.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Postpartum Doula Skills Workshop – July 10-13.

8am-5pm. Gain postnatal competence, tools and capacity in 4 days, team-taught by qualified faculty since 1994. Coursework will include: the role of the doula in supporting breastfeeding, bottle feeding safety and techniques, nurturing families with more than one infant, new mother and baby care, listening and communication skills, and integrating the birth experience. $649 Full-Registration.

Bastyr University - Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore.

Registration required. 425-602-3361. Bastyr.edu.

Breath Series – July 10, 17 & 24. 6:15-8:15pm.

The Breath Series is the opportunity breathe with a small group of people: learn about breath patterns, increase breath capacity, clear past traumas and stagnant energy. Support health, vitality and inner peace by working on breath, the fundamental building block of life. Prerequisite, Breath Session. $150. 1415 NW 70th, Ste 200, Seattle. Registration required. 206-769-0040. BreathingMandala.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 11

There is always a certain

peace in being what one is, in being that completely. ~Ugo Betti

Women’s Breath Series – July 11, 18 & 25. 9:4511:45am. See July 10 description. Prerequisite, Breath Session. $150. 1415 NW 70th Ste 200, Seattle. Registration required. 206-769-0040.

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SATURDAY, JULY 13 Seattle Tilth’s Chicken Co-op & Urban Farm Tour – 10am-4pm. Visit folks who are keeping chickens and creating “urban farms” in the Seattle area in this self-guided tour. Ticket prices and locations vary. SeattleTilth.org.

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Deeper Cravings: Mindfulness for Food & Body Issues – 7:15-9:15pm. Explore the emotional hungers that cause overeating, body shame and yo-yo dieting. Learn how developing a ‘practice of presence’ can result in a peaceful relationship with food & body. Experience eating & body meditations, learn intuitive eating principles and mindfulness practices. $30 advance, $40 at door.

8 limbs yoga - Phinney Ridge, 6801 Greenwood Ave, Seattle. 206-432-9609. DeeperCravings.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Vegetarians of Washington Monthly Dining Event – 6:30pm. One doesn’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. The Mount Baker Club, 2811 Mt Rainier Dr S, Seattle. Register: 206706-2635 or VegOfWa.org/MonthlyDining.aspx.

THURSDAY, JULY 18 Circle of Circles: A Shamanic Gathering for Community Building and Sacred Activism – July 18-21. Gather with the intent of deepening connection to one another and to the spirit realms, building a network that enhances creativity and manifestation. Through journeys and discussion, we will address the question how can one best work with the spirits to create a positive, healthy reality here on Earth. $125 plus food donation. Skalitude Retreat, 302 Smith Canyon Rd, Carlton. Registration required. 509-997-1032. Skalitude.com.

MONDAY, JULY 22 Living Wisdom Yoga Day Camp – July 22-26.

9:30am-3pm. The Living Wisdom Yoga Day Camp will engage your child’s natural strengths and abilities, while enjoying yoga, swimming, music, arts and crafts, creative play, and nature activities, in the peaceful setting of the Ananda Community in

Your Choice for a Sustainable Future 425.373.1987 www.NaturalChoice.net Seattle

MONDAY, JULY 15

Adults & Kids Yoga with Halotherapy – 7pm.

Adults: Tibetan Rites & Meditation. Release fear and negativity. Salt Mine Arium, 1850 130th Ave NE, Ste 4, Bellevue. Saltminearium.com.

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Transformational Breathing Workshop with Halotherapy – 12pm. This is a complete self-healing system using conscious breathing to facilitate improved well-being inner peace and greater joy in life. Salt Mine Arium, 1850 130th Ave NE, Ste 4, Bellevue. Saltminearium.com.

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Yoga for Hope – 10am-1pm. Join us for a morning of health, wellness, music and yoga in the shadow of the Space Needle at Seattle Center. Become part of this inspiring yoga event and help build a future without cancer. Proceeds benefit research and treatment programs at City of Hope. $35 PreRegistration, $45 after July 11. Seattle Center, Seattle. Registration required. 425-646-9530.

YogaForHope.org/seattle.

4/29/11 5:29 PM

Lynnwood. Children will discover that fun, friendship, and learning are enriched by calmness and joy.

For children 5-11 yrs old. Discounts for multiple children from the same family. A second session is offered July 29-August 2. Registration fee: $10, Camp fee: $225/week,. Ananda Community, 20715 Larch Way, Lynnwood. Registration required. 425806-3700. Contact@AnandaSeattle.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 FREE Program Info Session – 6-9pm. Explore a variety of our non-credit weekend programs.

Meet the instructors. Ask the questions. Enjoy two 40-minute mini-workshops. Discover the many opportunities the programs offer you: additional skills for a thriving health care practice,opportunities for a new career in health and wellness, and enhancing personal and family health. Free.

Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore. Registration required. 425-602-3152.

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SATURDAY, JULY 27 NW SolarFest – 10am-6pm. Featuring over 100 booths and family friendly activities including solar cooking demonstrations and other presentations throughout the day. Beer garden with live entertainment opens at noon. Free. Shoreline Community College, Shoreline. 206-306-9233.

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SUNDAY, JULY 28 Transformational Breathing Workshop with Halotherapy – 12pm. See July 28 description. Salt Mine Arium, 1850 130th Ave NE, Ste 4, Bellevue.

Saltminearium.com.

Working Mindfully: Workshop/Discussion – 7:30-8:30pm. Learn the simple skills that are being taught at large corporations to dramatically reduce stress in the workplace. Mindfulness is an ancient practice that can transform work life and lead to increased productivity, better relationships and more joy. $10. Twist Yoga Edmonds, 122 5th Ave S, Edmonds. Registration required.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 Curative Sound – 7-9pm. Journey to the soulful sounds of the Metal Circle and Healing Lyres, an orchestra of gongs, chimes, and lyres. $35.

East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required. 206-523-6002.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 Curative Sound & Breath Day-Long Workshop – 10am-5pm. Join us for a deep exploration of rhythm, movement, healing sounds, and breathwork, using the cosmic vibrations of the Healing Lyres, and the Metal Circle of gongs, chimes, and other German made healing instruments. This workshop brings together for the first time the two healing streams of work of sound healers Andreas Lehman & Miyuki Ninomiya from Germany & Japan, and Tracey Stover and Dave Merrill, Seattle based Breathwork trainers. $150. Soma Yoga Studio, 1423 NW 70th St, Seattle. Registration required. 206-453-9329.

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save the date FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 Kaypacha Healing Festival – August 9-11. Connect, learn, sing, dance and camp at this 3-day family friendly event. Carlton, WA. Contact Dena Marie for more info: 425-350-5448. Tickets at KaypachaHealingFest.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Ocean Shores Body & Soul Festival – Saturday & Sunday. 10am-6pm. Psychic and Wellness fair featuring readers, art, massage and more. Classes free with admission. Lunch available. $3 per day or $5 for weekend pass. Ocean Shores Lions Club, Ocean Shores. Turena@OceanShoresFestival.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Ananda Yoga Teacher Training – Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through February 2014.

Bring greater meaning, vitality and inner joy into life and help others change their lives through the Classes are held Friday evenings, all day Saturday, and on Sun afternoons over 11 weekends. Ananda Meditation Temple, 23305 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell. Registration required. 425-806-3700.

Contact@AnandaSeattle.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 Men’s Yoga and Healing Retreat Retreat – October 4-6. Hike, practice yoga, join playshops, and experience connection and fun. $275 includes all classes, healthy meals and rooms. Methow Valley, Skalitude,Carlton. Registration required. 425-3038150. HolmanHealthConnections.com.

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Spiritual Techniques like grounding, centering and focusing in the present are taught. All welcome.

Free. CDM Spiritual Teaching Center, 2402 Summit Ave, Everett. 425-258-1449. C-D-M.org.

Free Energy Healing Clinic – Second Sunday. 1-4pm. Practitioners invited. Free with donations accepted. Reiki Ranch School, Call for directions. Chehalis. Registration required. 360-748-4426. ReikiRanch.com.

Breath & Sound Healing with the Lyre – 2nd Sunday. 5-6pm. Experience the profound healing nature of the breath while being bathed in the ancient sounds of the healing lyre. This workshop is intended for those who would like to learn more about breath and enjoy a gentle experience breathing with the accompaniment of the Tao lyre. $15. Soma Yoga Studio, 1415 NW 70th, Seattle. Registration required. 206-769-0040.

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monday Uplift Yourself Qigong – 8:30-9:45am. With Kathy Fogarty. Zhineng Qigong. M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required.

425-688-8585. Info@upliftyourself.com.

Community Health Spa Sampler – 2nd Monday.

11am-2:30pm. Enjoy complimentary trial-size treatments. A variety of the following options will be available: Swedish massage, acupuncture, abdominal massage, Reiki, natural skincare, nutrition therapy and Thai massage. Special offers will also be available to participants. Free. The Healing Tree, 3225 California Ave SW, Seattle. 206-910-4520.

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tuesday Eagle Eyes-Light Body Awareness Through Movement® Classes – 9-10am. With Annie Thoe. Feldenkrais lessons to improve flexibility and tracking of eyes with the whole body. See more range with color, detail and sharpness. Improve balance and grace and connect with visionary gifts. $60/4 classes or $17 drop-in. M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required. 206-271-4270.

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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 flexibil-

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wednesday Do You Love to Garden? – 9am-12pm. Come join the Lake Wilderness Arboretum’s weekly workparties and enjoy the benefits of spending a few hours in the gardens or in the forest helping the success of the 48 year old Arboretum in Maple Valley.

No experience necessary. Free. Lake Wilderness Arboretum, 22520 SE 248th St, Maple Valley. 253293-5103. Info@lakewildernessarboretum.org.

Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement – 11am-12pm. With LeeAnn Starovasnik. Engage the brain and body in new ways while learning to move more easily, more comfortably and even more playfully. $75/5 prepaid classes, $20 drop-in.

M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206372-8822. LeeAnn@NextStepConsultinginc.com.

Tribal Style Bellydance – 7-8pm. See Tuesday description. M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. Registration required.

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thursday Do You Love to Garden?–9am-12pm. See Wednesday description. Free. Lake Wilderness Arboretum, 22520 SE 248th St, Maple Valley. 253293-5103. Info@lakewildernessarboretum.org.

Baby Diaper Service 101 – 6:30-7:30pm. 2nd Thurs. Presenting the ins and outs of diaper service, share best practice cloth diapering techniques and educate expectant parents on the health and environmental benefits of cloth diapers. $10/family, free to existing customers. Parent Trust for Washington Children, 2200 Rainier Ave S, Seattle. Registration required. 206-634-2229. BabyDiaperService.net/ Baby/Diapering-101.

Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement – 6:30-7:30pm. With LeeAnn Starovasnik. Engage the brain and body in new ways while learning to move more easily, more comfortably and even more playfully. $75/5 prepaid classes, $20 drop-in.

M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206372-8822. LeeAnn@NextStepConsultinginc.com.

friday 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. $10 suggested donation. M’illumino,

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Shonishin: Pediatric Acupuncture (No Needles!)

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WITH GRUNDFOS, HOT MEANS HOT. On average, you wait up to 60 seconds or more for hot water – wasting time, money and water. A Grundfos hot water recirculation system provides hot water in an instant to every shower and faucet in your home. Enjoy instant comfort and feel good about saving up to 12,000 gallons of water a year.

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Contact your local plumber about installing a hot water recirculation system today.

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