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elcome to the October issue of Seattle Natural Awakenings! Have you ever noticed that foods hailed as “superfoods” often aren’t common to our region? Sometimes it seems to me that sooner or later, nearly every unusual berry or exotic vegetable imported in significant quantities gets examined, extoled, and consumed as one of these prized foods. From goji berries to camu camu, there’s an unusual supplement on the shelf or in the bulk bins at natural grocery stores for everyone. That’s why I’m thrilled to bring you more information this month about one of the most delicious superfoods you’ll ever encounter – and it’s in season right now. “An A For Apples” (page 12) highlights the impressive qualifications of an amazing fruit. Crisp and perfect this time of the year, apples are the workhorse of the superfood world: they are perfect for your weekday lunch and travel wonderfully, but also dress up to play dessert. If you’ve read this column before, you may remember that I’m quite passionate about heirloom apples, fast disappearing from our neighborhoods and often quite a find worth cultivating and preserving. Apples aren’t the only superfood, of course. There are plenty of delicious ways to maintain and restore health, and since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s a great time to reevaluate your breast health, from diet and detox to screenings and supplements. “Breast Health” (page 18) goes over preventative care and wellness strategies for breast health that go far beyond an annual exam. Another way to enhance overall wellness is to live in a happy, green environment, which is why I’m pleased to bring you “Sustainable Cityscapes” (page 20), an overview of the latest urban advances promoting healthy city living. Walkability, clean energy, efficient transportation and other factors are increasingly in demand, and not a moment too soon, as a recent Pew Research Center report indicates our global population will surge to 9.6 billion by 2050. Coupled with climate change concerns, there’s never been a more important time to plan for sustainable urban living. This month, we have also partnered with the NW EcoBuilding Guild to publish the Green Pages, a semi-annual membership directory. The green building industry professionals listed within truly represent the best of the local sustainable building community, and I urge you to support them next time you have a remodel, construction or other building or landscaping project. There’s lots more in these pages, so dive in and enjoy! To your health and happiness,
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r. Dick Shepard is celebrating his 20th anniversary in practice this October with new patient visits for $50. Chiropractic physician Dick Shepard, along with his wife Noel Shepard, own and operate a healing center, which is located between Greenwood and Ballard. “We are celebrating 20 years of learning where healing comes from,” Noel Shepard says. “Most likely you have tried many modalities and have wondered ‘why is it so hard to find something that is noninvasive and yet still offers powerful healing?’ People in our office experience amazing physical, spiritual, mental and emotional wellness because we look at health and healing very differently than most.” Noel Shepard explains that Dr. Shepard’s unique approach focuses on using the patient’s strengths to heal and create wellness. “Instead of looking at what’s wrong with your body, we focus on what is already working and expand on that,” she says. “Dr. Shepard’s unique style is considered deeper, gentler and more inclusive. If you’re stressed, in pain and need help improving your health, we just might be what your looking for.” In honor of Dr. Dick Shepard’s 20th anniversary, Dr. Shepard will be offering new patient visits for $50. “That includes a consultation, exam, adjustment and a report of findings all in one amazing appointment,” Noel Shepard explains. “Like most great offers, it’s limited and for a short time only - the offer will end this Nov. 26, without exceptions.” Dr. Dick Shepard is located at 8301 8th Ave. NW. For more information: 206525-4155 or NetworkCare.org.
Green Art Show At Matzke Fine Art Gallery
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amano Island artists Susan Cohen Thompson, Barbara De Pirro, Kirk McLean, Patricia Resseguie, Aaron Haba, and Mike Adams will exhibit their work at the Green Art show, a celebration of art featuring trees, leaves and roots, which takes place at the Matzke Fine Art Gallery on Camano Island. An opening potluck takes place Oct. 11 from 5-9pm. Following the opening event, the show will be open Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 9, 10-5pm at Matzke Fine One With Puget, watercolor by Susan Art Gallery and Sculpture Park on Camano Cohen Thompson Island. The Matzke Fine Art Gallery, founded by Karla Matzke, features the work of artists from the United States, with a strong focus on Northwest artists, and some from countries around the world including Japan. See Thompson’s art this fall: Green Art, Matzke Fine Art Gallery, opens October 11; Artisan Tile Northwest, Handmade Tile Show, November 1 & 2; UW Center for Urban Horticulture, Seattle. For more information: Art-Connects-Nature.com.
Deadly Bee Poison Banned In Seattle
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eattle City Council members voted Sept. 22 to ban the purchase and use of neonicotinoids on the city’s property. Neonicotinoids are a class of insecticides that affects the central nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and finally death. A number of studies have indicated the insecticides are deadly to pollinators, including honey bees, and may be partly responsible for colony collapse disorder, leading to the widespread rapid decline of critical bee species. In addition, the resolution urges the U.S.House of Representatives to pass the Save America’s Pollinators Act (H.R. 2692) and asks the Environmental Protection Agency to halt the use of thiamethoxam, imidacloprid, clothianidin, dinotafuran and any other neonicotinoids until the agency completes environmental assessments. The city also asked the White House Task Force on Pollinator Health to institute a moratorium on neonicotinoids and for businesses operating within city limits to take steps to ensure no seeds, plants or products containing neonicotinoids are sold or used within the city. The vote follows on the heels of a Seattle City Council committee endorsement of a ban on the purchase and use of neonicotinoid products on city property. Similar bans have passed previously in Eugene, Ore., as well as in Spokane, Wash. For more information, visit the Northwest Center For Alternatives To Pesticides: Pesticide.org.
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Tickets Now Available For Green HurriKayn Natural Soap Building Slam Celebrates Seventh Anniversary
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ickets are now for sale for the 2014 Green Building Slam, hosted by the NW EcoBuilding Guild. The evening begins with appetizers, beer and wine. Presentations follow, with ten recent projects chosen by a jury to highlight various aspects of sustainable building. This year’s keynote speaker for the Green Building Slam is Kathleen O’Brien, architect, speaker, author and noted green building advocate. Major event sponsors include Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union, Integrity Energy Systems, and others. “This event is one of the best ways to support the green building community while enjoying learning about the latest advances in sustainable construction,” says event co-chair Laura Elfline of Mighty House Construction. “It’s incredibly engaging, fun, and fast paced.” Tickets for the Green Building Slam sold out last year, and organizers say they are preparing for another sold out event. “We’re incredibly pleased to bring the long running Green Building Slam to the community again this year,” says event co-chair Sheena Hewett of TCF Architecture. “Attendees who are planning their own green building projects or interested for the future will be incredibly inspired by the latest advances. It’s also a wonderful way to show support for green building in our community, and send a message to construction companies that sustainable building is desired and increasingly popular,” she finishes.
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esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits. The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy. Dietary intake information was collected through face-to-face interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alpha-carotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing betacryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk. The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens. Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.
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n extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption. The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption. The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.
YOGA PRACTICE PUMPS UP DETOXIFYING ANTIOXIDANTS
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ndian researchers recruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers practiced hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. The other 30 volunteers underwent physical training exercises. At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E, among subjects in the yoga group. These participants also showed lower levels of oxidized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, all indicating better detoxification. Meanwhile, the exercise-only group showed no changes in these parameters.
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esearch from Columbia, Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. The researchers studied 248 households in New York City, Boston and Chicago that underwent energy conservation improvements by trained energy efficiency professionals, including installing insulation and heating equipment and improving ventilation. After the improvements, subjects reported reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent). Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes. A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 households that installed energyefficient heating systems. Children in these homes experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents.
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Methane Dangers May Be Three Times the Estimate Results of a meta-analysis of 20 years worth of scientific studies published in Science magazine conclude that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated the natural gas industry’s climate impact by 25 to 75 percent by not including methane leakage from fracking, gas drilling operations and pipelines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher Gabrielle Petron voices concern with the discrepancies because, “Emission estimates, or ‘inventories’, are the primary tool that policy makers and regulators use to evaluate air quality and climate impacts.” For a paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, researchers flew aircraft over a heavily fracked region in northeastern Colorado and concluded that emissions from drilling operations were nearly three times higher than an hourly emission estimate published by the EPA.
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Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council. Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations. In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months. China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards. In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways. Primary Source: Earth Policy Institute
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States Move Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products
This year, at least 33 states are taking steps to address the untested and toxic chemicals in everyday products. Many toys, clothes, bedding items and baby shampoos contain chemicals toxic to the brain and body. The federal 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act has become outdated, allowing untested chemicals and known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, heavy metals and other toxins to be ingredients in commonly used products. Wise new policies would change labeling and disclosure rules for manufacturers so that concerned consumers know what chemicals products contain and/or completely phase out the use of chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula cans, food packaging and receipt paper; formaldehyde in children’s personal care products; chlorinated tris (hydroxymethylaminomethane) in toxic flame retardants and other consumer products; phthalates, lead and/or cadmium in children’s products; and mercury. View the entire report at Tinyurl.com/State-By-State-ActionList.
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Expiration Labels Lead People to Toss Good Food Several countries are asking the European Commission to exempt some products like long-life produce from the mandatory “best before” date labels because they lead to food waste. According to a discussion paper issued by the Netherlands and Sweden and backed by Austria, Denmark, Germany and Luxembourg, many food products are still edible after the labeled date, but consumers throw them away
because of safety concerns. The European Union annually discards about 89 million metric tons of edible food. In the U.S., food waste comprises the greatest volume of discards going into landfills after paper, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2012, this country generated 36 million tons of food waste, but only 3 percent of this waste stream was diverted from landfills. A 2013 report co-authored by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic proposes that producers and retailers take other steps to prevent the discarding of good food. Source: EnvironmentalLeader.com.
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A Greener Future for National Parks National parks have an undeniable environmental impact on the very lands they seek to preserve. Yellowstone’s managers have been working on ambitious management goals to elevate it to be a world leader in environmental stewardship and become one of the greenest parks in the world by 2016. The Yellowstone Environmental Stewardship Initiative goals (against a 2003 baseline) are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent (50 percent by 2025); reduce both electricity and water consumption by 15 percent; reduce fossil fuel consumption by 18 percent; and divert all municipal solid waste from landfills. Source: Environmental News Network
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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples—is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
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Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxidation produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised. There is nothing to prevent a surge or fire.” This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised. When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and acceler-
ated aging. Foods high in antioxidants, like the apple, help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues. Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet. So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital. With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked. Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels. “Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization. Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working
Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/foodnews/list.php). That’s yet another sound reason, along with better taste and nutrition, to go organic.
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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.” It helps to know that imperfect-looking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit. In 2012, Hayes worked with Tom O’Neill, general manager of Canada’s Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, to repackage smaller “unacceptable” apples into an ideal bag weight and size for a second-grader to carry and share in school meal and snack programs. Previously, these “toosmall” apples were being tilled back into soil or sold in Europe because there was no market for them here,” says Hayes. “So, we looked for ways to honor imperfect fruit.” Other beneficial movements against food waste that are also making produce more affordable include France’s Intermarché supermarket’s popular inglorious fruits and vegetables campaign, with the tagline, “As good, but 30 percent cheaper,” and Portugal’s ugly fruit program. Such initiatives are raising happy awareness of so-called imperfect, and often organically grown, food. By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.
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Creamy Curried Apple Soup (Gala, Jonagold). Yields 6 large servings. 2 Tbsp mild curry spice mix 1 Tbsp olive or coconut oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 head broccoli, stems peeled and separated from florets, all chopped roughly 2 medium apples, cored and chopped* 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock 3 /4 cup unfiltered apple juice ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 sprig Thai basil for garnish
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EcoBuilding 2014: “Building Transformation Through Transparency” By Ann Dorn
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he NW EcoBuilding Guild will host an all-day green “I’m really excited because this is the first year we’ll be building symposium on Oct. 10 at the Impact Hub in in an urban setting, and it will be expanded to a wider audiSeattle. The event represents the evolution of their popular ence beyond Guild members,” says Joanne Olsen, another annual retreat, held for the past 14 years in Port Orchard as planning committee member and designer at Habitecture. a weekend event. This year, the symposium takes place on “I’m really excited for us to gain that visibility, and also see one day in an urban environment, a move that organizers all the longtime Guild folks.” hope will broaden appeal and draw a wider audience. Breakfast snacks start the day, followed by breakout “In the past, the retreat has really been an occasion sessions, a buffet lunch, evening hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and for the green building community to learn from each other networking. The event concludes with a keynote speaker and have some quiet time to exchange ideas,” says Albert known for pre-fabricated building exteriors, Tedd Benson. Rooks, founder of Thermacork, an insulation and façade “It’s an intense, fun day,” says George Ostrow, princicompany, and president of The Small Planet Workshop, a pal and architect at Velocipede. “It’s a great mix of learning materials importer and distributor for passive and net zero and interacting.” designers and builders. Rooks, who is on this year’s planOstrow notes that the event will feature a mix of ning committee, has attended the event for the past four advanced green building talks, as well as more accessible years. information suitable for those not in the industry. “We want to attract new people and expose them to “There’s a mix of very technical high level stuff, and a higher vision of what the Guild’s environment can be in much more general level broad stuff, and that suits both our Seattle, so we’re attracting builders, policy makers, designindustry audience as well as our homeowner audience,” ers and owners,” Rooks says, noting that event content is Ostrow explains. “Some have been doing this for 20 years, designed to appeal and some have just to a wide audience. started last year, so “Anyone who supports our mission, utilizes our re- we strive to satisfy “The breakout sessions are really varied sources, is interested in green building, or wants to everyTheinterest.” in their subject, and event has be connected to this awesome community should we have some great typically drawn about ideas to share.” 90 attendees in the join the NW EcoBuilding Guild.” Breakout sespast, mostly members sion options include of the NW EcoBuildpresentations about sustainable lighting, energy efficiency, ing Guild, but organizers say they are hoping to attract ocean acidification in the Northwest, the changing electric about 220 attendees this year. industry, multifamily housing and the car, case studies, and Terry Phelan, founder of Living Shelter Design and more. Other planning committee members are also enplanning committee member, says the event provides an thused about this year’s event and speakers. opportunity to connect meaningfully with the green living 14
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Connect With The NW EcoBuilding Guild EcoBuilding Conference 2014 “Building Transformation Through Transparency.” Breakout sessions, networking for building industry professionals, homeowners and more. Sign in begins at 7:30am. Oct. 10. $195/Guild members, $250/non-members. Register online at: EcoBuilding.org.
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community. “One of the things that differentiates the Guild is our grassroots approach,” she says. “Members seem more open and sincere, and are really interested in supporting each other. I’ve gone to many different conferences and events where there isn’t much sharing of information among the attendees,” Phelan continues. “It’s almost like they are trying to hold their own ideas and approaches close so nobody will steal them, and Guild members don’t seem at all like that.” “This event is a great opportunity for people in the greater sustainability community to connect,” Phelan notes. “There are so many different aspects of sustainability, from local food to energy efficiency to sustainable business practices. We’ve planned the day – location, sessions, networking, and food – to really draw more people from the wider green living community,” she finishes. The reimagined symposium is designed to reach out to the public more effectively and showcase the knowledge and resources the Guild has to offer, according to Elly Bunzendahl, the immediate past president of the regional NW EcoBuilding Guild
and a sustainability and green building consultant. “Even though all of the members really are pioneers, and all doing amazing work, I think we’ve realized we have this huge resource and we need to get out to a broader audience, and not just be preaching to the choir,” Bunzendahl says of the new urban symposium format. Bunzendahl, who is also a member of the planning committee, urges the public to attend the symposium, along with joining the Guild in a show of support for their green building mission. “Anyone who supports our mission, utilizes our resources, is interested in green building, or wants to be connected to this awesome community should join,” Bunzendahl says. “There are tons of volunteer opportunities, and we have a great calendar of events, whether people live in Seattle, South Puget Sound or the Western Columbia and Portland area,” she continues. “It’s a completely volunteer-run organization, with the help of some consultants. I’m just continuously inspired by all these amazing people.”
The Green Building Slam Ten fast paced presentations showcasing local green building projects. Nov. 15, 5-9pm. at Kane Hall, University of Washington campus. $20/Guild members, $25/ non-members. More information: GreenBuildingSlam.org. Volunteer opportunities: education@ecobuilding.org. More information: EcoBuilding.org.
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Breath-Taking Wisdom Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress by Lane Vail
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Lee paints a picture of perfect breathing: “Watch a baby breathe; it looks like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and displace space in the abdomen. However, “Breathing can fall victim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walking,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix, Arizona. He points to “shoulder breathing”, characterized by a lifting of
e draw an astounding 22,000 breaths daily, but because breathing is involuntary, we often take it for granted. Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide amazing energy, awareness and control, and dramatically improve our mental, physical and creative performances, according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time. That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.
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the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting. “Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains. Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Deep breathing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to achieve deeper states of prayer, meditation and contemplation, he notes. Try these six healing techniques.
Six-Second Breath
Lee’s six-second breath is a simple prescription for stress that can be used anytime, anywhere. Relax the abdominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moisturize the air before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared bottom expanding completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.
Ocean Breath
The yoga breath ujjayi, or oceansounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles
and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose. Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi creates resistance to air flow, triggering receptors deep within the lungs’ alveoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells. It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”
Target Breathing
A recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breathing, combined with relaxation, effectively diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trauma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire
that pattern.” Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body needing healing, advises Lee.
Bellows Breath
Brown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing the neurophysiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bellows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while pulling the elbows down alongside the ribs with fingers closing gently. Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy
individuals.
4-2-10 Breathing
Anxiety attacks often generate feelings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhalation reinforces panic. Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongating exhalations. Inhale through the nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional thinking to rational problem solving. “Concentrating on the breath makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.
Breathing Mandala & Breath Northwest Local Breath Awareness Instructors Help Others Discover Freedom Dave Merrill, of Breath Northwest, and Tracey Stover, of Breathing Mandala, both lead workshops and offer private breath awareness training in the Greater Seattle area. The friends and colleagues are both passionate about breath as a tool for more than just getting oxygen - it’s a path to presence and freedom. “Breath is the tool to live daily in presence, free of our former baggage,” Tracey Stover says. “This experience of freedom is something most people have had a glimpse of, so it is recognizable when we experience it, yet we tend to be carrying so much baggage of mind and emotion, we forget how to put it down. In one breath session, you can put it down. Thats the potential we work with. Breath is the tool, or process, for putting the baggage down, and have an eye opening experience of presence. No one realizes the power of the breath for healing and awareness; its like finding a key to your inner sanctum.” Dave Merrill believes this inner sanctum is everyone’s birthright. “Finding the breath means finding yourself, and brings your awareness to right now, this breath, this
body, and our facilitated sessions create a space to hang out there long enough to experience deeply whats going on inside,” he says. “Normally we’re allowing ourselves to be taken away outside, into a movie or sports event, or daily life. Here we create a space for a shift from outward facing ego-centered activity to drop into a deeper reconnection to present moment awareness of body and feeling. Tensions begin to be felt, then melt. Feelings and energy start to flow, so as we say, ‘relax, open, and let go.’ Then everyone has their own unique experience.” Breath Awareness Training, Oct.10-12, in Seattle. Experience the depth of facilitated breathwork, and learn the basics of recognizing your own and others breath patterns for life-long benefits. Contact: Tracey at BreathingMandala.com: 206-769-0040. For more information: Dave Merrill, 206-453-9329 or BreathNorthwest.com. Tracey Stover, 206-769-0040 or BreathingMandala.com. natural awakenings
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Breast Health Focus On Wellness For Preventative Care & Faster Healing by Ann Dorn
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CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald
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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.
Rethinking Redevelopment
A sustainable, or “eco”-city, generally runs on clean and renewable energy, reducing pollution and other ecological footprints, rather than on fossil fuels. Along with building entire ecocities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for 20
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fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”
Healthy Housing
The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people
interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl.com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.
Friendly Neighborhoods
Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum. The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The
latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.
N e w Yo r k C i t y re s i d e n t s t a k i n g an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden.
One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and community groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seaUpgraded Transportation sonal flooding and water shortages. Coastal With America’s roads increasingly clogged cities, for example, are grappling with ways with pollution-spewing vehicles, urban to safeguard public transit and other vulnerplanners in most larger U.S. cities are overable infrastructure. seeing the expansion of subway and light Designing for better public health is a rail systems, revamped street car systems central tenet of sustainability, as well. Ac~ Charles Montgomery, and even ferry and water taxi services in tive Design Guidelines for promoting physisome places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles Happy City cal activity, which first gained traction in (EV) got a boost from four New England New York City before becoming a national states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of and Oregon, which have joined California in building elevators from central locations, architects substitute invitnetworks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or ingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it low-emission government cars and making green options easier for commuters to walk and bike. clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washington, D.C., has made estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could hit the sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its autostreets by 2025. mobile-centric downtown area. Memphis recently added Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s Healthcenters. Car sharing, bike taxis and online app-centric taxi Park initiative Green Pages Ad — 7.5” x 4.5” has many of the city’s public parks serving as services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth. sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordabilclasses. ity with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents.
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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University
Clean Energy The ways we make and use energy are currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar cooperatives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using computer algorithms map the solar production potential of virtually every rooftop in the country. However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly becoming part of the new normal, they are only part of the energy revolution just getting started. In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and
institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
Local Food
What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”
Waste Reduction
While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —oldfashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are
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often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science.
HAPPINESS GOES VIRAL by Christine MacDonald Since the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan first came up with the idea of ditching standard measures of prosperity for a more inclusive Gross National Happiness (GNH) about a decade ago (GrossNationalHappiness.com), it has spread around the world. After gaining a U.S. foothold in Seattle, dozens of American cities and institutions have adopted the central tenets—the idea that the time has come to rethink our concept of well-being. Today, the nonprofit Happiness Alliance (HappyCounts.org) supports grassroots activists that are challenging the idea that economic activity always leads to happiness and is pioneering new ways to think about and measure life satisfaction, resilience and sustainability. GNH proponents from around
the country came together in Vermont last May for their fifth North American conference. Alliance Executive Director Laura Musikanski says that more than 50,000 people and 100 municipalities, college campuses and businesses have been using the GNH Index, developed to more accurately gauge a community’s happiness, and the group expects to see even more growth as its expanding website tools allow more people to connect online. “Economic success in terms of money only correlates with happiness up to a certain point,” she remarks. “After you meet your basic needs, the biggest things determining your happiness are community and feeling that you can trust the people around you and the democratic process.” While faith may be in short supply when it comes to community and politics today, Musikanski thinks there’s cause for optimism, because happiness is a core value in this country. “We believe in the Declaration of Independence and ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ These are truly American values.”
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BRINGING MORE THAN HOMEWORK HOME By Ryan Hogan It’s that time of year when we’re sending our kids back to school. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.
sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects. Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis. Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:
HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.
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Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round. FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics:
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• Have your whole family practice nasal hygiene and Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed. the use of xylitol saline spray like Xlear. Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using Even with all of these tips, your kids are bound to come down the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior with something over the course of the school year. We all get to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water sick at some point or another, forming healthier habits and should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to maintaining a positive attitude is all we can do as parents. sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the For more information, please visit www.xlear.com. Seattle SeattleAwakenings.com 24 special advertising section
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Autumnal Alchemy – Wednesdays through November 19th. 7-9pm. Go within, self-discover and transform: meditation, transforming impressions, overcoming entropy and mechanicalness, looking into the shadow side of one's self, freedom from the false self. Donations accepted. 2427 NE 143rd St, Seattle.Registration required. 206-365-0826. GnosticCenter.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 An Evening of Spirit – 7 -9pm . With James Van Praagh. Bridging the gap between two planes of existence, that of the living and that of the dead by providing evidential proof of life after death via detailed messages. James will select audience participants in the calling of spirits. $49. Center for Spiritual Living, 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. Registration required. 206-527-8801. SpiritualLiving.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Keys to Health and Happiness Class – 9am12pm. Learn the latest research and practices to improve health and increase happiness. Topics covered include meditation, movement, food, sleep, gratitude, mindfulness and brain research. $50. Meditate Seattle Studio, 2145 Boyer Ave E, Seattle. Registration required. 206-679-9620. MeditateSeattle.com. Phenomenal Aura Workshop – 9am-4pm. Join Samantha as she guides through techniques to develop perception of seeing one's aura by feeling and learn the impact of your aura on your life and the world around. $70. Orcas Island, 70 Langell Lane, Eastsound. Registration required. 206-4030283. SoulSupper.com. Tapping Into Bliss with EFT – 10am-1:30pm. With Jay Thompson. Unlearning the habit of being your usual self with EFT while Tapping Into Bliss. Attendees will utilize Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Meditation in a serene environment and learn emotional freedom techniques to manifest goals. Please bring blanket, pillow or yoga mat.
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$30. The Evergreen Bldg, Lower Level, 15 S Grady Way, Renton. Registration required. 206-293-9703. mjthompson509@yahoo.com.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 Gardening with Native Plants – 6:30-7:30pm. With Susie Egan. Learn about landscaping with native plants and why these low-maintenance beauties have become so popular. Take home a list of Susie’s favorite native plants and resources for finding them. Natives will not only save water, energy, effort, and money but will also attract wildlife. Free. UW Botanic Gardens - Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle. Registration required. 206-685-8033. Depts.Washington.edu/uwbg.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 6:30-8:30pm. Now substantiated by modern science, the age-old practice of meditation can help one feel, sleep and cope better, while improving self-esteem and renewing enthusiasm for personal and work life. See what Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is all about. Free. Bastyr Center for Natural Health Clinic, 3670 Stone Way N, Seattle. Registration required. 425-602-3152. Bastyr.edu/Continuing-Education.
Breath Awareness Training – October 10-12. Experience the depth of facilitated breathwork, and learn the basics of recognizing your own and others breath patterns for life-long benefits. Seattle. Registration required. 206-769-0040. BreathingMandala.com NW EcoBuilding Guild Conference 2014 – 8:30am-5:30pm. Featuring a lively day of interactive educational sessions, networking with green building professionals, and inspiring examples of what’s working in the world of healthy, sustainable, energy efficient residential design and construction. Includes meals and drinks. Members $165, Non members $220. Impact HUB Seattle, 220 2nd Ave S, Seattle. Registration required. EcoBuilding.org/Retreat.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Free Living Naturally Talk: Finding the Right Supplements for You – 9am-1pm. Join Stephen Phipps, ND, a clinical supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, as he offers tips to help you feel confident about the supplements you choose. This free lecture is part of Naturopathic Medicine Week, an informational event also featuring free blood pressure readings, healthy refreshments, coupons, and more. Free. Bastyr Center for Natural Health, 3670 Stone Way N, Seattle. 206-834-4100. Bastyr.edu.
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Face Reading: Revealing Patterns of Personality – Saturday & Sunday. 10am-4pm. The face can reveal personal history, personality traits and emotional struggles. Knowing how to read the faces of family, friends, patients or colleagues can offer valuable information to enrich relationships. Knowing how to read one's own facial features can help one better understand their self. $95$199. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore. Registration required. 425-602-3059. Bastyr.edu/Continuing-Education.
Indigenous Wisdom & Healing: Walking the Inner Landscape – Wednesdays through October 22. 6:30-9pm. Shift your orientation to life by developing trust in intuition and living in a way that authentically nourishes. Discover how to source from within to achieve the connection and comfort you crave, enjoy self-discovery
Fall Harvest Festival – 10am-5pm. Complete holiday shopping early and support local artists. Featuring arts and crafts, healers, massage, silent auction, food and more. Please bring a food donation for NW Harvest. Free. North Seattle Community College, Conference Center, 9600 College Way N, Seattle. 206-782-3363. WomenOfWisdom.org.
Mindfulness and Presence in Communications – Tuesdays through October 28. 7-8:30pm. Turn ordinary conversations into extraordinary encounters. Learn and practice powerful but easy communication techniques in a safe and supportive environment. $15 for all 4 classes. Eastshore Unitarian, 12700 SE 32nd, Bellevue. Registration required. 425-246-9011.
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Green Art: Trees, Leaves and Roots – Saturdays & Sundays through November 9. 10am-5pm. Opening party & potluck; Oct. 11th, 5pm to 9pm. Featured artists in the gallery: Barbara De Pirro (installations), Kirk McLean (stone sculptures), Patricia Resseguie (fiber) and Susan Cohen Thompson (paintings and ceramics). New sculptures in the 10 acre park. Free. Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. 360-387-2759. MatzkeFineArt.com.
Rise & Shine; An Evening of Yoga and Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Enjoy an energizing, nourishing Evening. Through restorative yoga and meditation, we’ll maximize the health and energetic benefits of the Himalayan pink salt room.Join us for this practice, sure to leave you feeling calm, centered, and rejuvenated. Salt Mine Arium, 1850 130th Ave NE, Ste 4, Bellevue. SaltMineArium.com.
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Workshop about the benefits of Halotherapy – 6:30pm. Dr. Nancy Welliver, N.D., leads a discussion about the history and therapeutic use of salt inhalation especially for respiratory issues as well as relaxation, mood and attention disorders. Salt therapy has been used in Europe for decades but is virtually unknown in the United States. Most spa towns in Europe include an inhalatorium or gradierwerkes for salt inhalation. Come learn about and experience this gentle and effective treatment. Salt Mine Arium, 1850 130th Ave NE, Ste 4, Bellevue. SaltMineArium.com.
Transformational Breathing Workshop – 121:15pm.Transformational Breathing, is a complete self-healing system using conscious breathing to facilitate improved well-being, inner peace and greater joy in life. Come, open your breath, clear negativity from your subconscious & connect more fully with your higher self. Salt Mine Arium, 1850 130th Ave NE, Ste 4, Bellevue. SaltMineArium.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Breast Health Awareness Day – 10am-5pm. Join us for a cup of tea, a bra fitting, and breast screening. Soma Intimates will be available from 1–3pm for bra fittings, showcasing some wire-free bra options with a chance to win a free bra. One day only $150 initial breast screenings, first come first served. Free. Bras Thermography, 317 NW Gilman Blvd Ste 44, Issaquah. 425-677-8430. BRASThermography.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Duwamish Alive! Planting Season Kickoff – 10am-2pm. Join Nature Consortium and EarthCorps for a day of volunteering in the West Duwamish Greenbelt, Seattle's largest remaining forest. Help restore habitat in this important green space and plant the first trees of the season. This family-friendly event features live music while you work. Group registration available. Free. Pigeon Point Park, 1901 SW Genesee St, Seattle. Registration required. 206-923-0853. NatureC.org/duwamish-alive. Beyond Labels: The HANDLE Perspective on Neurodevelopment – 10:30am-12pm. Join HANDLE practitioner Peg Simon to learn why sensory, learning, attention or behavior challenges don’t have to be so hard with The HANDLE approach to neurodevelopmental irregularities. HANDLE is a simple, non-invasive, empowering, and non-drug approach designed to enhance neurological systems that are causing learning or life difficulties. Free. Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline. Registration required. 425-778-3082. Peg.Simon@Handle.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Toning Up, Tuning In - Chakras & More – 1-3pm. Enjoy a group toning experience using breath, sound and intention. Learn tools for personal healing and daily practice plus three different systems of chakra toning. Gain a deeper sense of the psychology of the chakras as gateways between the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our being. $15 in advance, $20 day of. East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. 206523-3726. Soundings.com.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Indigenous Wisdom & Healing: Illumination & Protection – Saturday & Sunday. 9:30am-6pm. The hardware of the physical body is a mirror reflection of the health of the energetic body. Thoughts and perceptions affects health and longevity. Rewrite the program for dis-ease and dysfunction by sourcing from a place of health and harmony. $215$355. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore. Registration required. 425-602-3152. Bastyr.edu/Continuing-Education. Discover the Zen Flute – 10am-6:00pm. A day of exploration of the world of music and meditation of the shakuhachi presented by Kaoru Kakizakai, Ralph Samuelson and Larry Tyrrell. $120 for fullday or donation requested for 4pm concert open to public. JCCCW, 1414 S Weller St, Seattle. 503-2355468. Shakuhachi@MoonBridge.com.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 Inner Illumination - Yoga and Meditation Class – 6:30-8pm. Restorative yoga, guided relaxation, seated meditation and breathwork in the tradition of Hatha Yoga. Transform negative emotion, chronic pain and stagnation using these tools in the atmosphere of an illuminated chamber infused with Himalayan salt-infused air and ambiance. Salt Mine Arium, 1850 130th Ave NE, Ste 4, Bellevue. SaltMineArium.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Himalayan Salt, Energy Massage & doTERRA Oils – 6:30-7:30pm. Come learn about how Himalayan Salt, Energy Massage & doTERRA essential oils can support your wellness & health goals. Salt Mine Arium, 1850 130th Ave NE, Ste 4, Bellevue. SaltMineArium.com. Ask the Doctor Lecture Series – 7-9pm. Lecture Topic: Understanding Health Insurance. Open enrollment for health insurance begins in November. Get insurance questions answered before deciding on an insurance plan. Dr. Ani Das is an experienced osteopathic physician and current clinical faculty at the University of Washington. Free. Flat Rock Health Seattle, 10564 5th Ave NE, Ste 402, Seattle. 206-258-6652. FlatRockSeattle@gmail.com.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Year-Round Bulbs – 6:30-7:30pm. Plan ahead and plant now for summer and fall bloomers like lilies, iris, allium, autumn crocus and hardy cyclamen as well as spring blooming beauties like tulips and daffodils. Many bulbs do well in containers and some can be fooled into flowering early in order to brighten gloomy winter days. Free. UW Botanic Gardens - Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle. Registration required. 206-6858033. Depts.Washington.edu/uwbg.
save the date FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Divine Wisdom Retreat – November 7-9. Join three powerful, world renowned bestselling authors and spiritual leaders, Lisa Williams, Colette Baron Reid, Denise Linn as they take you on a sacred spiritual journey to let go of the past, claim the present and most importantly, manifest the future of your dreams in this retreat at Scottsdale, Arizona. $475. Double Tree Resort, 5401 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Registration required. 480-970-8543. Janice@MishkaProductions.com. CelebrateYourLife.Org.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Breema: The Art of Being Present – 9:30am-5pm Saturday. 9:30am-1:45pm Sunday. Breema is a
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Open House/Parent Preview Night – 6:307:30pm. Explore Education for Life at Living Wisdom School. Take a tour of our preschool through 8th grade. Free. Living Wisdom School, 2000 NE Perkins Way, Shoreline. 425-772-9862. LivingWisdomSchoolSeattle.org.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Green Building Slam – 5pm registration, drinks and appetizers, 6:30pm presentations begin. The Seattle Chapter of the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild gives 10 juried presenters only 10 minutes to show us 10 slides of exciting project as they explain what they learned, what they would do differently, and any other sustainable contributions that their project has made to our local community. Kane Hall, University of Washington campus, Seattle. $20/Guild member, $25/non-member. Registration required. GreenBuildingSlam.org. Way of the Shaman1: Shamanic Journey, Power & Healing – Saturday & Sunday. 9:30am-5pm. With Beth Beurkens, M.A. During this experiential workshop, participants are introduced to the methods of the shamans used for entering spiritual reality for problem solving and healing. Aided by drumming, participants are initiated into shamanic journeying to explore the hidden universe, to awaken dormant spiritual abilities, and to restore spiritual power. Seattle. Registration Required. 541-708-0473. ShamanicUniverse.com.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 Intro to Vermicomposting – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn all everything required to get started making your own “black gold.” This is an introductory class and is geared towards those that are unfamiliar
with vermicomposting. Free. UW Botanic Gardens - Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle. Registration required. 206-685-8033. Depts.Washington.edu/uwbg.
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ongoing TUESDAYS Lift Your Spirits with Dena Marie at Camano Island Fitness – 6:30-7:30pm. This workout will exercise the body and mind. $10 for non members. Camano Island Fitness, 370 NE Camano Drive, Camano Island. 425-350-5448. CamaFit.com.
WEDNESDAYS Free Introduction to Meditation Class – 3rd Wednesday. 6-7pm. With Mary Davis, Family Nurse Practitioner. Learn the mind/body health benefits of meditation and leave with an easy daily practice to begin at home. Mary has a background of 35 years in Family Practice, 40 years of meditation, and Chopra Center Teacher Certification. Free. Seattle Healing Arts Center, 6300 9th Ave NE, Seattle. 206-679-9620.MeditateSeattle.com.
FRIDAYS Lift Your Spirits With Dena Marie – 8-9am. Discover fascinating people, inspiring activities and places that will lift one's spirits in this radio show. Tune in to 1150 AM KKNW Alternative Talk Radio every Friday at 8am. 425-350-5448. Dena-Marie.com.
SATURDAYS SewUpSeattle Free Sewing Session – 4th Saturday. 11am-1pm. Bring your own project and machine or create with our donated fabrics and machines. Women and men of all ages and skill levels welcome. Free. Sewing Room in Denny Park Lutheran Church, 766 John St, Seattle. Registration required. 206-784-7117. SewUpSeattle@yahoo.com.
COACHING Intuitive Life Coach – Are your goals and aspirations on track? Is your partner not hearing you? Does the same life lesson keep rearing it’s ugly head? I have over two decades of experience. Call 360-243-8255 for an appointment.
QIGONG Five Mountains Institute of Qigong and Taijiquan – Live Healthier. Sustain Vitality. Classes in Embracing the Taoist Tradition. Dennis Sharp, Certified Instructor. 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle. 425-775-9609. FMI-Qigong.com.
RETREATS Global Yoga Retreats – Yoga Retreats, classes and growth-healing workshops. Affordable. 12 years of leading retreats globally to Sedona, Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Bali, Hawaii and WA state. Body friendly, heart-centered, breathconnected, meditative yoga, often with pranayama, chanting, and also hiking, swimming and other adventures. Based in Everett. 425-303-8150 HolmanHealthConnections.com.
VOCATIONAL TRAINING Affordable Massage Training – Reputable school. Classes forming now in Mountlake Terrace. 510-hour licensing program. Weekend scheduling. Pay by the month. Also accommodating transfers from outside Washington. Why wait? 360-301-6260. AnandaMassageTraining.com.
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