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30 expos later & summer into fall

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n Sunday, September 27, we will be celebrating our 30th Natural Living Expo. That does not mean we have been in business for 30 years, since we hold two of these events per year. I think we started hosting these expos back in 1998 against my better judgement. When someone approached me about hosting an expo, I just laughed and said, “I’m a publisher not an event coordinator.” And even though I had been an exhibitor at a few events around town, I had no idea how to put one of these expos together. The thought of it gave me a headache. After all, we had just started our magazine the year earlier and we were still trying to make ends meet. The magazine was being very well received in the community, but the revenue was hardly as enthusiastic as the readership. I was working 60 hour work weeks just to try to break even. And then the thought of taking on something else, a big event like an Expo? No way. Well 30 expos later I guess it was a good thing I listened to my good friend Susan Hunt Bradford who we affectionally call “The Expo Queen.” When she wasn’t working full time as a teacher at Meremac

Community College, she dabbled in side businesses associated with health and wellness. She had attended dozens of expos as an exhibitor and said she would help me get one off the ground. Between Susan and my wife Niki, the Natural Living Expos were born while I continued to work on The Healthy Planet magazine.

After Susan’s initial help, Niki took over the next long era as expo coordinator and has done such a great job as the most important part of this type of event is details. And Niki is a detail person. And so it started and 30 expos later I still have the feeling of “throwing a party and hoping people come.” And yet they do, time after time. So many of our exhibitors are the same people who advertise and write for us. The expo is a great way to meet these people in person. We hope to see you there. Bring the whole family!

As Summer comes to a close the garden is bearing some of it’s late season bounty. The goldfinches are starting to nip at the seeds of the withering purple coneflowers. Hummingbirds are especially active while the cicada are singing their last songs. And the next time you feel like squashing a spider around the house, take a look at its web. A zillion mosquitos have become spider food in a season so ripe with the little buggers. A cool August sends us into Fall and Winter predicted by the Farmer’s Almanac to be a humdinger. Like the squirrel who will be hiding his acorns, I think all of us should prepare. I am ready for October. I have my Cardinals shirt and hat ready for the playoffs and World Series. s ee you At The Expo!

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Healthy Planet Celebrates 30th Natural Living Expo Sept. 27 In Webster Groves

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he Healthy Planet magazine is proud to host its 30th Natural Living Expo, Sunday, Sept. 27, 10 am to 4 pm, at the Webster Groves Recreation Center in Webster Groves. “We are very excited to be holding our 30th event in 18 years,” said J.B. Lester, Publisher of The Healthy Planet magazine. “ We love offering the community the opportunity to find the resources they need to make their lives healthier and more sustainable. So many of our exhibitors are also clients of our magazine, and that just makes it like a family getogether twice a Mark Holland year.” Lester said that many of the exhibitors have been with them from the very first expo back in 1998. “These are the companies and organizations that help create a healthier and greener community,” Lester said. “I can guarantee that each visitor to our expo will go home with something that will help them live a better life. That’s what this event is all about.”

The first 500 visitors to the expo will receive a free useable tote bag courtesy of Whole Foods, Dierbergs, Schnucks and Fresh Thyme Farmers Markets. There will be many food and beverage samples including a craft beer and wine tasting hosted by Edg-Clif Winery and Brewery. Many

visitors will receive free food cards from Chipotle Mexican Grill. Guests will be also able to get free health screenings, information and products for your home and garden, your pets, and how about a foot massage (reflexology)?

Live music will be provided by guitarist Carol Eder and Native American Flute by Mark Holland of Autumn’s Child. There will be a drawing for a $600 family weekend at Trout Lodge YMCA of the Ozarks and Amtrak will be giving away free train tickets to some lucky expo goer. You can meet Healthy Planet magazine relationship columnist Christine Kniffen in person.

Learn more about Carol Eder meditation, chiropractic, green home cleaning, organic beds, yard and garden compost and mulch, nutrition, non-toxic personal care products, essential oils, green energy, biking and hiking trails, organic produce, animal rights, energy healing, fitness, biomats and portable saunas and much, much more.

The Healthy Planet Natural Living Expo has something for everyone in the family. If you are looking to create a healthier and greener life for yourself, your family or your community, then this event is for you!

For more information call 314-962-7748 or visit www.thehealthyplanet.com.

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Webster Groves Recreation Center, 33 East Glendale Road 63119 $8.00 for Adults • Kids under 16 FREE!

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Guide To Resale shops in The sT. louis aRea

A New WayThrift Store 702 Lemay Ferry Rd. 63125 (314) 544-0464 Arnold’s Walk-In Closet 1726 Missouri State Rd, Arnold, MO 63010 636-296-2566 Back on the Rack 2535 S.Brentwood Blvd. 63144, 314-963-7575, 314-961-2525 Bethesda Thrift Shop 14755 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, 63011, 636-256-6630 Big Bend Antique Gallery 2337 S. Big Bend Blvd, 63117, 314-645-3130

By Rd d eS IGNe R Co NSIGNm eN T Bo u TIq u e St. Louis' premiere designer clothing consignment store centrally located in the heart of St. Louis County. We offer coveted designer brands including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg, Jimmy Choo, Tory Burch and more. Recognized as: Best Place to Get a Deal on Dior Alive Magazine "We Heart STL Best of The City Awards" 2015 Best Designer Resale - Alive Magazine Hot List 2014 Lucky's Favorite Stores (Midwest) Lucky Magazine Special Ed. Fall 2013 "Shop Worth a Stop"

- Ladue News, 4/4/2014 Open seven days a week in the Colonial Marketplace of Ladue 8825 Ladue Road St. Louis, MO 63124 214-721-0766 www.ByrdStyle.com Carousel Kids 4277 Reavis Barracks Rd, St Louis, MO 63125 (314) 631-2700 Cool Stuff. Period.

6403 Clayton Rd, 63117, 314-853-4181 d ITTo Ditto is a resale store for the entire family, offering clothing and home goods from the upscale to the everyday. You’ll find new and gently used merchandise, a range of affordable price points, and a caring and helpful staff. Whether you’re watching your pennies, have a wad to spend, or simply enjoy the hunt - there is something for you at Ditto.

Ditto is a nonprofit established by seven area Christian schools. Profits help assist families and provide an alternative revenue source for the schools. www.dittostl.com.

10027 Manchester Rd. 63122, 314-394-2026

d os Resale Boutique 14 S. Central, 63105, 314-862-4022 el Potro 7150 Manchester Ave, 63143, 314-647-0967 en core Consignment Gallery 287 Lamp and Lantern Village, 63017, 636-220-9092 Family Thrift Center 2500 Lemay Ferry Rd. 63125 (314) 416-4611 Fantastic Finds 12778 Olive 63141 314-579-9500 Fee d m y Peo Ple Th RIFTy h ANGeR In addition to being a great source for the poor and hungry in our community, Feed My People operates two low cost thrift stores, The Thrifty Hanger. Clothing for the family, shoes, household items, small appliances, and electronics, year round Christmas items, and a Yesterday's Treasures Department, where collectables and highly sought after items can be found. All the proceeds from the Thrifty Hanger go to support the client programs of Feed My People, one of the areas largest and longest serving Food Pantries and Help Centers in the St. Louis, with more than 20 programs and $4 million in food assistance given out annually.

Lemay 171 Kingston Dr.

St. Louis, MO 63125 314-631-4900 High Ridge 3295 Ottomeyer Rd. High Ridge, MO 63049 636-677-9885 www.feed-my-people.org Finders Keepers 112 E. Jefferson, 63122 314-966-3044 General Grant Antique m all 8400 Watson Rd., (314) 845-3535 Ge T Th e Wo Rd o u T Get the WORD Out...Consignment, Thrift & Global Goods is a not-for-profit resale shop that also sells items from other countries and cultures.

Tax-free shopping creates an income stream to pay for children in Kenya to attend school. Get the WORD Out, Inc. is a ministry, specifically a 501[c](3) corporation, that supports an orphanage, shop, & other micro-finance opportunities in western Kenya. Supported by donations and consigners, there is a wide variety of everything for your home including furniture, décor, art and interesting salvage! Open Mon. through Sat., 10-6 and Sunday 1-5.

10050 Manchester, Glendale, MO 63122.

Visit us online @ gtwomissions.org or call 314.368.8184.

September, 2015 Hanger to Hanger 3525 Watson Rd. 63139 (314) 646-7090 Home Decor 756 Lemay Ferry 63125 314-932-5151 Kangaroo Kids 10030 Manchester Rd. 63122, 314-835-9200, www.kangarookidsonline.com Little Shop Around the Corner 4474 Castleman Ave., 63110, 314-577-0891 MERS Go o Dwi LL Goodwill, known as the “original recycler”, is a non-profit agency providing for the vocational needs of those individuals experiencing barriers to employment through disability or economic disadvantage. In 2014 Goodwill provided services to over 60,000 individuals. When you shop or donate to Goodwill you are helping to provide these services and keep St. Louis green. Your donations of clothing, housewares, electronics, etc. are sold in our stores. Whatever Goodwill can’t sell stays out of our landfills by recycling.

Remember, when you shop or donate you change lives!

3728 Market St, St Louis, MO (314) 531-0671 1727 Locust St, St Louis, MO (314) 241-3464 (Career Center) 9116 Manchester Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144 (314) 918-7804 4271 Bayless Ave, St Louis, MO (314) 544-0014 10125 Watson Rd, St Louis, MO (314) 965-0090 10570 Baptist Church Rd, Sappington, MO (314) 842-9114 472 N Lindbergh Blvd, Florissant, MO (314) 839-8590 10764 West Florissant Ave. 63136 314-522-2028 11 Forum Shopping Center, Chesterfield, MO (314) 576-1800 Forest Park Goodwill Store and Sheltered Workshop 4140 Forest Park Ave, St Louis, MO (314) 371-1296 7575 Olive Street 63130 314-727-9280 Mi Ri AM Sw i t CHi n G Po St Miriam Switching Post is a unique shopping experience. We are a foundation-run resale shop that specializes in nicer household goods and furniture. The store is truly never the same two days in a row. All of our merchandise is donated by generous folks who receive a tax credit for their donations. All of our profits go directly to scholarships for students who attend Miriam School – the learning disability experts. Because we are non-profit, we do not charge sales tax on any of our merchandise, and we have pick up and delivery service as well.

Sign up for our newsletter online at www.miriamswitchingpost.org.

2171 S. Big Bend Blvd. 63117, 314-646-7737

The Healthy Planet magazine • TheHealthyPlanet.com My An t i q u E St o RE My Antique Store is a great place to visit in a charming historical area along the Mississippi River. Owner Owned and Operated with 6000sq. ft., we specialize in European & American Glass, China & Flatware. This shop is THE place for the glass collector. We also offer costume jewelry, pottery, curio cabinets & more. Just minutes from Josephine's in Godfrey, Illinois. Reasonable prices and beautiful items!

Our inventory is constantly changing as we add new items daily!

1007 W Delmar Ave., Godfrey, IL 62035 618-466-1616. M-F 10:00-5:00 Weekends by Chance or Appt. www.myantiquestore.com.

My Friend's w ardrobe 8033 Watson Rd., Webster Groves, 63119 (314) 961-8228 More Resale Listings on page 6, 7 & 8

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Ditto is a resale store for the entire family!

We have a wide selection of gently-used merchandise, including clothing for men, women and children, shoes, accessories, home decor and furniture. Proceeds from our store support Christian education in St. Louis.

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10027 Manchester in Warson Woods www.dittostl.com Mon-Sat, 10am - 6pm

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Guide To Resale shops

Now at Corner of Manchester & Weidman Roads

in The sT. louis aRea

Panache PLUS conSignment REAL WOMEN, REAL CURVES, REAL STYLE. Women's Consignment Boutique specializing in sizes 10-36. Clothing Shoes Purses Jewelry Accessories Gifts & more. Coach, Dooney Bourke, Micheal Kors, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Coldwater Creek, Torrid, Chicos J Jill, Ambercrombie, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Johnny Was, plus size stores & more. From casual everyday wear- to fun, fancy or jazzy; we have stylish unique items for all ages & styles! Consignment intakes are by appointment and season (take ins 8 months/year); shop anytime during biz hours Mon Tues Wed Sat 10-6, Thurs Fri 10-7.

Visit panacheplusresale.com.

3504 Hampton St Louis MO 63139 314-352-3838 Pennies in your Pocket 6929 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 63125 (314) 487-1700 Phoenix Project Resale 5421 Hampton Ave 63109 (314) 296-3939 Plato’s closet Florissant 8206 N Lindbergh Blvd, Florissant, MO 314-837-3600 236 Mid Rivers Center, St Peters, MO (636) 397-8336 Chesterfield, 636-530-7644 10900 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL (618) 397-9986 Play it again Sports 234 Mid Rivers Center St. Peters, Mo. 63376

Pokey Wizwell’s Vintage Resale emporium 4315 Telegraph Rd, 63129, 314-487-3700 Reclaimed 5522 Virginia Ave, 63111 314-824-8669 Red Posie Vintage 431 McDonough St,. St. Charles 63301 314-504-6385 Red Racks thrift Store 11015 Olive Blvd, St Louis, MO (314) 567-7059 8445 Gravois Rd, St Louis, MO (314) 353-1336 15425 Manchester Road 63011 (636) 779-5688 ReFab.org 4153 Bingham Ave, 63116 314-357-1392 ReFabulous 3314 Meremac 63118 (314) 353-1144 ReFresh 1710 S. Brentwood Blvd. 63144, 314-881-0331 ReSt oRe Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStore has two convenient locations open to the public featuring new and gently used home improvement products and building materials. The ReStore is dedicated to reusing and repurposing donated goods and diverting items from landfills in order to lessen our impact on the environment. In the past two decades, the Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStore has diverted more than 33,000 tons of materials from landfills! 100% of the ReStores’ profits provide financial support to Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis. You buy a bargain, we build a house!

3763 Forest Park, 63108 314-531-4155 2117 Sam’s Drive 63131, 314-678-4596

new, larger location at 14081 Manchester at Weidman sells new and like-new pre-owned furniture home accessories, and jewelry at “re-sale” prices everyday.

Shopping is like a treasure hunt because the selection changes daily. We can sell your items too! It’s very easy. Just call to make an appointment. Our convenient location is just east of Hwy 141. Convenient store hours too! Open Monday –Friday 10AM. till 6PM, Saturday till 5PM and Sunday store hours Noon – 5PM. Phone 636-527-4747 or visit www.secondsitting.com.

14081 Manchester Rd., 63011

Retro 101/ cherry Bomb Vintage 2303 Cherokee 63118 314-762-9722 Retro Rescue & Resale 21 Vance Rd. Valley Park, MO 63088 (636) 517-1399 Revive thrift Shop 2202 Vandeventer Ave 63110 314-776-7520 Savers 9618 Watson Rd. 63126 (855) 612-1262 15892 Clayton Crossing Dr, Ellisville, MO (636) 527-0994

RUng BoUtiqUe We invite you to visit our redesigned retail store in the same location. Our high-end resale boutique and refreshing new space simplifies shopping for women and children, showcases our valued donations in the best way possible, and enables us to give back even more to our community. Our mission is to support and empower women and children in the St. Louis area by providing fashionable attire at affordable prices, as well as professional and personal growth opportunities. A significant portion of our net profits goes to the Womens Foundation of Greater St. Louis and Nurses for Newborns. 9741 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63119 (across from the Hacienda Restaurant) 314-918-0575, shoprung.org Second Sitting conSignmentS Celebrating 21 successful years in business, designer owned and operated Second Sitting Consignments’

St. Vincent de Paul thrift Stores…

5 locations , 314-881-6037 the clubhouse Shop 314-533-4245 the gReen gooSe The Green Goose Resale & Consignment is a locally owned small business committed to environmental and social responsibility. We believe in using the Earth’s natural resources wisely while helping you create comfortable living and working spaces. We carry traditional, contemporary, vintage & antique furniture, wall art, and decorative accents. Plus costume jewelry, fashion accessories, unique gifts and MORE!

2171 S. Big Bend Blvd.

Upscale Resale of Home Furnishings and Décor • AFRICAN GOODS • ECLECTIC ACCESSORIES • FURNITURE • HOME GOODS

• UNIQUE SALVAGE • BOOKS • THRIFT • ART • DECOR

314-368-8184 • GTWOMissions.org

Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun 1-5 •10050 Manchester Rd. Glendale, MO 63122

Scholarshop 8215 Clayton Rd. 63117, 7930 Big Bend 63119, 314-725-3456 Sharon's Resale 10028 Gravois 63123 (314) 631-1057 Style Your Space 11437 Gravios Rd. 63126 (314)842-7300

We are MOVING! Fall, 2015 292 Hanley Industrial Court. Brentwood MO 63144

Shop Miriam For The Best Bargains In Town!

Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Wed. 10am-7pm

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Got stuff? Let us sell it for you. Join us for Ladies Night on First Wednesdays of the month, 4pm – 8pm and Maison Blanche Vintage Furniture Paint workshops offered on the last Sunday evening of the month, 6pm-9pm.

Visit GreenGooseResale.com for details.

5611 Hampton Avenue 63109 (314) 352-5000 Th e Gr e e n Sh a G Ma r k e T The Green Shag Market offers a unique shopping experience. "The Shag" as it is frequently referred to, has 60 vendors that offer a great mix of "Kitsch and Classic." From Mid Century Modern to Re-purposed items, you will most likely find that one thing that sparks fond memories of days gone by. Be sure to search the aisles for something to Re-use, Re-purpose or Re-claim. This 7,000 square foot shop seems large but it is quaint and full of fun. Dance in the aisles and shop till you drop at "The Green Shag Market." We look forward to greeting you. P.S. Don't forget to LOOK UP!!

5733 Manchester Rd., 63110, 314-646-8687. www.thegreenshagmarket.com The h eirloom r oom 2216 Cherokee, 63118, 314-772-8000 The Iron n est 8516 Manchester Rd. 63144 314-942-9632 The Llama Farm 240A Howdershell Road Florissant, Mo. 63031 The Purple Cow/ The Vault 2325 S. Brentwood Blvd. 63144, 314-736-1038 The r efind r oom 2525 S. Brentwood Blvd. 63144, 314-962-7666

St Louis, MO 63141 314-692-8141 OMa ’S Ba r n h OMe & Ga r d e n Oma’s Barn Home & Garden is located in a 100 year old red barn on Highway 79 in St Peters, MO. The biggest thing going for the shop is the “rescued, renovated and re-invented furniture.� From dressers and bed frames to desks and bookcases, shoppers can choose from an eclectic display that changes constantly. Pinterest-lovers can also find that missing project piece at Oma’s as the shop carries old barn and wooden doors, shutters and window frames of all sizes.

Whether you are a looking for a fresh start in a new place to an empty-nester looking for a change, stop by Oma’s to find anything- and everything-to make a house a home. Check out our pictures on Facebook: Oma’s Barn HG Barn Hours:Tues. – Sat. 10am-5pm Oma’s Barn Home & Garden, 1057 Highway 79, Saint Peters, MO 63376, 636-278-4445 Once Upon a Child 1247 S. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, 63122 (314) 966-1844 15425 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO 636-230-2922, 11445 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-993-5437 5626 Telegraph Rd, St Louis, MO (314) 293-1851 250 Mid Rivers Ctr, St Peters, MO (636) 970-6270 10850 Lincoln Tr. #6, Fairview Heights, IL

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Oma s Barn ’ HOME & GARDEN Vintage Furniture • Flowers • Home Decor

Rescued, Renovated & Re-invented Home Decor Tues-Sat 10-5 1057 Hwy 79, St. Peters MO 636-278-4445 www.facebook.com/OmasBarnHG

Panache Plus Consignment Real Women Real Curves Real Styles Women’s Consignment Boutique specializing in sizes 10-36 Clothing • Shoes • Purses • Jewelry • Accessories Gifts & Stylish Unique Items for All Ages & Styles

3504 Hampton, St. Louis, MO 63139 314-352-3838 • Hrs: Mon, Tues, Wed & Sat 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-7 www.panacheplusresale.com

REPURPOSE • RECYCLE • REUSE

Committed to environmental sustainability and social responsibility, The Green Goose Resale & Consignment features carefully selected furniture, home dĂŠcor, hand-crafted jewelry, one-of-a-kind gifts and more.

Items from every era for every style and budget!

Tues-Sat: 10-8 Sun: 11-5

5611 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63109 • 314-353-5000 www.GreenGooseResale.com • Facebook.com/GreenGooseResale

Quality Furniture & Home Accessories at “Re-Sale� Prices Everyday!

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Visit Twice Blessed Resale Shop for quality women’s and children’s clothing, accessories, jewelry, home decor and furniture. Make donations of current seasonal clothing during store hours.

Find boutique items at resale prices!

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Guide To Resale shops

in The sT. louis aRea The Village Green 10212 Watson Rd. 63127 (314) 821-5500 The Vintage Haberdashery 3181 Morganford 63116 (314) 772-1927 Treasure Aisles Antique Mall 2317 Big Bend Blvd, 63117, 314-647-6875 Treasuristic Thrift Shoppe 2054 Campus Dr., St. Charles, MO 636-851-7056 TWi Ce BleS Sed ReS Ale SHo p Twice Blessed is a boutique resale shop that was created to benefit Our Lady’s Inn, a maternity home in south St. Louis. We sell women’s and children’s clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry, home décor and furniture. Visit us to find brands like Talbots, Chico’s, Gap, Carters and more. The store also carries new Polish Pottery and handmade jewelry made by the clients residing at Our Lady’s Inn. We appreciate donations of your excellent items of in-season women’s and children’s clothing, accessories, home décor and furniture during store hours.Come shop at the destination resale shop in South St. Louis’ Dutchtown neighborhood!

3312 Meramec, St. Louis, MO 63118 Open Tues-Sat, 10-5.

314-481-3332

Antique Mall

A Unique Mix of Vintage, Mid Century, Antique and Home Decor Items

When shopping at The Green Shag Market, you will find an every evolving selection of merchandise to choose from.

This 7,000 sq. ft. warehouse offers a unique shopping experience.

You will certainly find something to Re-purpose, Re-use or Re-claim at The Green Shag Market!

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The Green Shag Market

The Green Shag Market is easy to find just west of The Grove.

5733 Manchester Ave. 63110 Hours: Mon. 11am to 4pm Tues. - The only day we are CLOSED Wed. - Sun. 10am - 5pm

314-646-8687

www.thegreenshagmarket.com

Twice is Nice Resale 10424 Manchester Rd, 63122, 314-394-1223 Upscale Resale Boutique 10042 Manchester Road, 63122, 314-821-8161 VAlley pARk ReS Al e & FleA MARk eT 2 indoor flea markets 500 feet apart. Open 7 days a week year-round. 150+ Vendors. The Everchanging Stores. Thousands of items. Decor, Antique & Vintage, Sports Memorabilia, Kitchen Tools, Collectibles, Small Furniture, Baby/Toddler Clothes, Tools & Hardware, Collectibles, Avon & Pampered Chef, Jewelry, Lawn & Garden, Books, LPs, DVDs, CDs, Toys/Games, Birdhouses. M-Thur 10-6, Fri 10-8 Sat 10-6, Sun NOON to 5 636-923-8696, 636-529-1415 20 & 218 Meramec Station Road Valley Park, MO 63088 Highway 141 at Marshall Road 3/4 mile North of Highway 44 Value Village 88 Western Plaza, Fenton, MO 63026 24 O’Fallon Square, O’Fallon, MO 63366 7400 Natural Bridge, 63121 314-961-6935 Warson Woods Antique Mall 10091 Manchester Rd. 63122, 314-909-0123 Women’s Closet exc hange 11575 Gravois Rd, 63126 (314) 842-8405 Zaftig 3320 Meremac 63118 (314) 832-2454

You Buy a Bargain, We Build a Home

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC featuring new & gently used home improvement products

Home Decor - Appliances - Cabinets Hardware - Lumber - Windows - Tile Doors - Lighting - Kitchen and Bath DES PERES: 2117 Sams Drive (behind Sam’s Club) Open Wed-Fri 10-6, Sat-Sun 9-5 Donations accepted 10-3

FOREST PARK: 3763 Forest Park Ave. Open Tues-Sat 9-5 Donations accepted 9-3

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Nature Wisdom with Pat Tuholske Naturalist

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very year for the past decade, we’ve had large cocoons dangling from our tulip tree. I remember the first one I discovered. It had a huge impact me in many ways. All winter I watched it hanging on the tulip tree. Suspended by a thick silken band, the cocoon was bigger than any I had ever seen. Mummy-like, it hung there for a very long time. I wondered if it was dead.

Ice crystals covered it in January, rains soaked it in March, windstorms tossed it in April. Spring turned to summer. Still it hung from the twig.

Walking passed the tulip tree one afternoon, something felt different. From the corner of my awareness flickered an irradiance. There, clutching the outgrown cocoon, was a moth the size of a sun-softened peach. She displayed the colors of rich deep red clay, the texture of soft velvet, antennae as big as hummingbird feathers.

I studied her as she dangled, drying in the sun. Examining the intricate patterns of her wings, she was identified in the field guide as a giant silk moth...uncommonly rare in the Ozarks. What was the story of this creature? I wondered if I could follow the complex pathways mapped on her wings. To what inner world would I be guided?

As the sun turned to late afternoon, abruptly there were two. They were mating. How could that be? She had just emerged from her cocoon. Before flight, before food, the act of procreation was priority. I was to find out the female lives only a few days after laying eggs.

I was witnessing the Calling Time. The female moth releases chemical pheromones to attract the male. The male has highly sensitive feather-like antennae and can answer the Call from miles away. The Calling Time is only a few brief hours for the giant silk moth...3:00 p.m. until sunset.

That these two rarely seen beings find each other in the vastness of the realm of air is testimony to nature’s intelligence.

How simple it seems. Send out the Call, it is answered. Know your purpose and you find it. Trust that your needs will be met.

Seems like we humans forget that we are part of the natural world, too. We can each experience our own Calling Time. In its wisdom, nature always provides. We just have to pay attention.

Check out Pat’s “Nature Chronicles” for musings on the Human-Nature relationship at pattuholske.com. See her Wild Wreaths and Prayer Wheels crafted from Ozark native plants at willowrainherbalgoods.com.

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ou can have a conscience as green as the sky is blue, but it’s still hard to sort out what’s real and what’s “greenwashing.” Some terms are vague and some evidence is fuzzy. Let’s look at different ways mattresses are described, so you can sort out what’s real and what’s just a pale shade of green.

A GREEN MATTRESS Sounds good, right? If it is backed up by standards, company reputation and reliable certifications that indicate a manufacturer has credible reasons to say a product is “green”—that is good. But if references to a “green mattress” are just tossed in among a lot of earth-loving jargon without real evidence, sketch this one with a light green crayon.

A FLAME-RETARDANT-FREE MATTRESS Now we’re getting somewhere. One of the most polluting materials used in conventional mattresses—whether they’re memory foam, gel-topped, or include any synthetic foams or fabrics—are chemical flame retardants. These nasty compounds are mixed into foam formulas and fabric coatings. And they’re toxic, carcinogenic, and damage DNA. They have even been found in Arctic wildlife. If a mattress uses an alternate form of flame retardancy, such as wool batting, that’s a very good sign.

A RENEWABLE MATTRESS— WITH RENEWABLE MATERIALS How can a mattress be “renewable?” Replaceable components mean that rather than discarding a mattress if your body’s needs change, you can adjust or change its comfort for years after purchase. Sustainable, durable mattress designs keep more “dead mattresses” out of landfills, where they consume a huge amount of space, leach toxins into groundwater, and take decades to break down.

Likewise, mattress materials can be renewable, too—certified organic cotton, certified organic wool, and natural rubber (latex) foam all come from plants or animals, not plastic factories.

A LOW-VOC MATTRESS Off-gassing isn’t just about detectable odors—any product will continually degrade over time, and whatever chemicals are in it will gradually escape into indoor air and even the outdoor environment. If a manufacturer claims there are “no VOCs” or “low VOCs” (volatile organic compounds) in their safe mattress, they should offer a reputable certificate such as GreenGuard as proof of emissions testing.

A NATURAL MATTRESS “Natural” is as ubiquitous as “green”—but can be a legitimate description when it’s backed by reputable, independent, third-party certifications. Claims about organic or low-VOC (non-off-gassing) materials should be proven with posted certificates, plus links to certifying authorities where you can find detailed descriptions of the required standards. Vague, invented terms such as “bio-foam” or “plant-based foam” or “natural memory foam” should trigger skepticism. They usually mean a little bit of plant oil plus a lot of petroleum. Most natural materials will biodegrade or can be recycled at the end of a product’s life.

AN HONEST APPROACH An eco-friendly mattress of any kind does not mean that its manufacture has literally no impact on the planet.

Agriculture is usually monoculture, which displaces diverse natural habitats. Shipping also has impact, because most imported materials are brought across the ocean on freighters that burn fossil fuel. Companies with conscience are taking more and more steps to offset the environmental impacts of their operations. Look for mattress brands that provide evidence of those efforts, and “green business” philosophies that seem genuine—including mattress recycling. Some eco-friendly companies are further along the curve, and others just beginning. But if the environment barely rates a mention, it’s likely not a priority.

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Guide To Green Dining Promoting Green Dining Alliance Members in the St. Louis Area

MeM ber s & Pen Di n G MeM ber s For Ratings and additional information visit www.greendiningalliance.org.

5 s tar bu rgers 8125 Maryland Ave., 63105, 314-720-4350, 312 S. Kirkwood Rd, 63122, 314-394-2250. www.5starburgers.com Atlas r estaurant, 5513 Pershing, 63112, 314-367-6800 www.atlasrestaurantstl.com Atomic c owboy, 4140 Manchester Road, 63110, 314-775-0775 www.atomiccowboystl.com Avenue r estaurant, 12 N. Meramec, 63105, 314-727-4141. www.avestl.com bai ley’s c hocolate b ar, 1915 Park Ave 63104, 314-241-8100 www.baileyschocolatebar.com bai ley’s r ange, 920 Olive, 63101, 314-241-8121, www.baileysrange.com bayou s easoning & c atering 12 Ridge Manor Ct, Wentzville, 63385, 636-887-4012 bi ke s top c afe and Outpost, 701 Riverside Dr., 610 S. Main St. 63301, 636-724-9900. wwwbikestopcafes.com bi xby’s, Preserving Missouri’s future along with its history, Bixby’s artfully prepares every meal, featuring local produce and products. Located on the second floor of the Missouri History Museum, Bixby’s is a distinctive lunch destination, where patrons can enjoy inspired local cuisine, sweeping views of Forest Park and historical artifacts on display in the restaurant. Bixby’s also features a spectacular brunch every Sunday and, for those seeking a more casual dining experience, Bixby’s Express offers freshly prepared soups, salads and sandwiches for diners on the go. There is no formal dress code for dining at Bixby’s. The Missouri History Museum is free and open to the public so come on by anytime! We encourage you and your family to join us.

2nd Floor, 314-361-7313. bixbys-mohistory.com. bom bay Food Junkies, Food Truck 573-578-6583. br asserie by n iche, 4580 Laclede, 63108, 314-454-0600. www.brasseriebyniche.com br idge, 1004 Locust St, 63101, 314-241-8141 www.thebridgestl.com c afe Kudu (s t. lou is Zoo) 1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 781-0900, www.stlzoo.org c ater Al Fresco, 6233 Delmar 63130, 314-480-5129. www.cateralfresco.com c hris’ Pancake & Dining 5980 Southwest Ave, 63139, 314-645-2088.

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he Green Dining Alliance (GDA) is a restaurant certification program that collaborates with restaurants and community leaders to increase local, sustainable dining options.

Created by the nonprofit St. Louis Earth Day, the GDA works with restaurants to lower their environmental impact by improving practices, reducing and recycling waste, and sourcing better products - creating more and better green dining options for the people of the St. Louis.

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Eating green is one of the most impactful environmental and economic choices you can make. The GDA empowers diners to direct their dining dollars toward local restaurants that share their values of stewardship and quality.

Diners can visit the GDA website for a complete listing of restaurants who have taken the initiative to become certified.There is a great cross-section of options to choose from: fine dining, brew pubs, cafes, food trucks, bakers, dessert and traditions from around the world: Green Dining Alliance Members include businesses www.greendiningalliance.org/dine/list. You can like Lulu’s Local Eatery. All members share a gauge a restaurant’s impact by the number of common goal, s u s t Ain Abi l i ty ! green stars they achieve. ble growth of this program since its pilot in 2012 What does it mean to be GDA-certified? the GDA has steadily increased its membership by Restaurants who want to join the GDA are at least 50% every year. Last year, GDA restauencouraged to 1) reduce, recycle, and compost the rants collectively diverted 924 metric tons of waste waste they generate, 2) source sustainable food, tofrom area landfills to recycling and composting go ware and cleaning supplies, and 3) conserve centers! energy and water. Once they agree to basic “Core s upport the restaurants that do things right.

Concepts,” they undergo a holistic audit of their c hoose a GDA-certified restaurant and entire operation. Restaurants are then scored and #eat Greens tl! awarded a “GDA-Certified” window decal - assurThe Green Dining Alliance program is funded ing passing diners that this establishment truly primarily by grants from the St. Louis-Jefferson ‘walks the walk’ behind the scenes.

Solid Waste Management District, St. Louis big impact, big Goals County Department of Health, and the Trio By the end of 2016, St. Louis Earth Day hopes Foundation. Sponsorship opportunities are availto have at least 100 local restaurants in the Green able for businesses whose products and practices Dining Alliance program. This represents incredireflect GDA values. c rushed r ed, Crushed Red Urban Bake & Chop Shop offers artisan-crafted salads and pizzas, as well as the option to customize salads and pizzas from a myriad of fresh ingredients. Each salad includes fresh vegetables, fruit and protein, is organically dressed and chopped-to-order with a Crushed Red mezzaluna knife. The pizzas are built on a foundation of a whole-grain crust that was developed in house. They are then stretched by hand, topped with an organic tomato sauce, baked in a proprietary oven and served piping hot in just 90 seconds. Rounding out the menu options are a rotation of daily all-natural soups and savory shareable appetizers such as the Warm Herbed Goat Cheese or Urban Zest. In addition to progressive food options, guests can also enjoy wine by the glass or bottle and locally brewed beer on draft. In addition to artisan-crafted menu items, Crushed Red is also committed to running every restaurant as a sustainable operation, meaning it creates little-to-no waste. Crushed Red utilizes LED lights, recyclable batteries, paper instead of plastic bags, hand dryers versus paper towels, beverages served in glass bottles, compostable linen trays, real silverware and glassware in place of plastic ware, washable linens, and more to keep waste at its minimal level.

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Kirkwood - 140 S. Kirkwood Rd. Kirkwood, MO 63122 314.238.0100 Creve Coeur - 11635 Olive Blvd. (City Place) Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314.942.3000 www.crushed-red.com Foundation Grounds c afé & c offeehouse, 7298 Manchester Rd 63143, 314-601-3588, www.foundationgrounds.com Gelateria del le one, 3197 Grand Blvd, 63116, 314-776-3500, www.thegelateria.com Great Harvest bread c o. (Kirkwood), 125 W. Argonne Dr 63122, 314-821-1848. www.greatharvestkirkwood.com Guido’s Pizzaria & t apas 5046 Shaw Ave, 63110, 314-771-4900. www.guidosstl.com Handlebar, 4127 Manchester Ave. 63110, 314-652-2212, www.handlebarstl.com i ces Plain and Fancy, 2256 S. 39th St., 63110, 314-601-3604. www.Icesplainandfancy.com

i s cream c akes, 2641 Cherokee 63118, 314-932-5758, www.iscreamcakes.com JuiceMasters, Food Truck, 314-337-1014 Kakao c hocolatier, 7272 Manchester Rd 63143, 314-645-4446, 3 locations. www.kakaochocolate.com Kitchen House c offee, 3149 Shenandoah Ave., 63104, 314-732-0009. www.kitchenhousecoffee.com loc al Harvest c afé, 3137 Morganford Rd. 63116, 314-772-8815 www.localharvestcafe.com lu lu’s loc al eat ery and Food t ruck 3201 S. Grand, 63118, 314-300-8215 www.luluslocaleatery.com Maryville u niversity, Gander Dining Hall, 314-249-7982, maryville.edu/location/ganderhall McMurphy’s c afe at s t. Patrick c enter 800 N. Tucker Blvd. 63101, 314-369-0432, 314-802-0687. n iche, 7734 Forsyth Blvd, 63105, 314-773-7755, www.nichestlouis.com Onesto Pizza & t rattoria, 5401 Finkman St, 63109, 314-802-8883, www.onestopizza.com Pastaria, 7734 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 862-6603 www.pastariastl.com Picnic b asket c afé (The Magic House) 516 S. Kirkwood Rd 63122, 314-822-8900 www.magichouse.org Pie Oh My! 2719 Sutton Blvd 63143, 314-704-4416, www.pieohmystl.com Pura Vegan, At PuraVegan, our commitment to preserving planetary resources is demonstrated through our menu, packaging and best practices. According to “Diet for a New America” it takes 8,500 gallons of water to produce a pound of beef, but only twenty-five gallons to produce a pound of wheat.

Plant heavy diets are a most efficient use of water and land, while causing less pollution. We take recycling a step further and encourage REUSE, which is even more effective. Juice subscriptions and cleanse drinks come in reusable mason jars, with store credit given upon return. We offer our customers glass straws for purchase and our food delivery is done via bicycle.

307 Belt Ave. 63112, 314-932-5144, www.puravegan@me.com r ooster, 1104 Locust St 63101, 314-241-8118, www.roosterstl.com s assafras c afé Missouri Botanical Garden 4344 Shaw Blvd, 63110, (314) 577-5100 www.mobot.org More Green Dining Guide on pages 12-13

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Guide To Green Dining Promoting Green Dining Alliance Members in the St. Louis Area

Schlafly Bottleworks – 7260 Southwest 63143.

Tap Room 2100 Locust St. 63103, Schlafly is proud to be seen as a leader in sustainability among local businesses. We took two abandoned buildings and put them back into use as the Schlafly Tap Room and Schlafly Bottleworks. We purchase a large amount of locally-produced food, and even grow some ourselves in the Schlafly Gardenworks for our restaurants, as well as host a weekly Farmers Market.

We’ve received grants for a pilot composting project for post-consumer food waste at both restaurants. We are a charter supporter of Amerens Pure Power renewable energy program and use ultra high efficiency heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units.

And we host and support many local sustainability organizations.

314-241-BEER www.schlafly.com/bottleworks www.schlafly.com/tap-room Seedz Cafe, 6344 S. Rosebury, 63105. 314-725-7333. www.seedzcafe.com.

Small Batch, 3001 Locust St. 63101, 314-380-2040 www.smallbatchstl.com Something Elegant Catering 2200 Yale, 63143, 314-781-7722. www.somethingelegantcatering.com

Stone Spiral Coffee and Curios, 2500 Sutton, 63143, 314-335-7388, www.stonespiralcoffee.com Taste 4584 Laclede, 63108, 314-361-1200. www.tastebar.com The Cafe (SLU) www.slu.edu The Crows Nest 7372 Manchester 63143, 314-781-0989, www.facebook.com/crowsneststl The Dam, 3173 Morganford 63116, 314-771-3173, www.thedamstl.com The Fountain on Locust 3037 Locust St., 63103, 314-535-7800. www.Fountainonlocust.com The Pat Connonlly Tavern, Patrick Connolly of County Galway, Ireland, began his barkeep career in 1942 when he opened the Pat Connolly Tavern.

For two decades, he worked to create a St. Louis landmark in the historic neighborhood of Dogtown. The tavern has returned to Connolly family ownership and the original name. We are proud to continue the tradition that Pat started over 70 years ago, offering classic pub fare and fine spirits in a family-friendly atmosphere. We also strive to be active in our community and welcoming to all who walk through our

door. We invite you to have your next meal, pint, or event with us! We are conveniently located right off Interstate 64 and just 1 mile north of Interstate 44. We are across the street from Turtle Park, the Zoo, and all of Forest Park!

6400 Oakland, 63139, 314-647PATS. www.patconnollytavern.com.

The Post Sports Bar and Grill, 7372 Manchester 63143, 314-645-1109 763 Old Ballas Rd 63141, 314-736-1205, www.thepostsportsbar.com The Royale, 3132 S. Kingshighway 63139, 314-7723600 www.theroyale.com The Scottish Arms 6-8 Sarah St., 63108, 314-535-0531. www.thescottisharms.com The Shaved Duck 2900 Virginia Ave., 63118, 314-776-1407 www.theshavedduck.com The Tick Tock Tavern 3459 Magnolia, 63118 www.theticktock.com The UniGrille (UniGroup) Fenton, MO 63026, (636) 305-5000 www.unigroupinc.com

The Wolf, 15480 Clayton Rd. Ballwin, 63011, 636-527-7027, www.thewolfstl.com Tivanov Catering Co. 2052 Pheasant Run Dr, Maryland Heights, MO. tivanovcatering@yahoo.com Traveling Tea, Sharing Good Times ~ Sharing Good Tea© Making the world safer for tea addicts, offering high quality looseleaf tea. 80+ available teas and blends, 90% certified organic, or custom blends from organic ingredients. Purchase as little as 1 cup worth (travel size) or 1 ounce (7-20 cups depending on the tea). Save money and purchase 2oz, 4oz, 8oz or more. New to looseleaf tea? Personal service, guidance and advice. Freshly brewed tea – cups “togo” (including creamy chai or matcha lattes) Freshly brewed tea for events.

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biodegradable waste, and donating all of our spent grain to local farmers. Our brewing equipment allows us to reuse water that is normally lost in the brewing process to chill hot wort and to heat up brewing water, which also conserves energy. Finally, both UCBC locations feature solar power arrays, large windows to provide natural lighting, and LED lighting to reduce our energy needs. We are proud to say all of these efforts allowed our Grove Brewery & Bierhall to be awarded Missouri’s first and only LEED Certified Brewery!

3229 Washington Ave 63103 4465 Manchester 63110 314-222-0143 www.urbanchestnut.com Urban Eats, 3301 Meremac St 63118, 314-558-7580, www.urbaneatscafe.com Washington University Dining Services diningservices@wustl.edu, 314-935-7098 Water Street, 7268 Manchester 63143, 314-646-8355 www.waterstreetstl.com Whisk, 2201 Cherokee St. 63118, 314-932-5166 www.whiskstl.com The Green Dining Guide will cont. in our Oct. & Nov. Editions. Call 314-962-7748.

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am a “senior citizen”. People my age tell me that they are having “senior moments” and feel like they are breaking down. They have whole lists of things they don’t do because they are “seniors,” like: thinking about sex, checking out the latest fashions, riding in bicycle marathons, etc.

As I returned from my recent audition for a dance company, I was wondering if I wanted to call myself a “senior.”

I can recall my high school days in New York City where all I ever wanted to be was a senior. They got respect. No matter what, they were cool. And what about college and medical school? What an accomplishment to be the first in my family. It meant the start of a new life, unknown to any in my clan, from moving from tenement basements to condos. I don’t have senioritis now. Today for me, it just means I’m old. I have no problem with being old, but what does “senior citizen” imply?” What do old folks have to look forward to after “graduating” with a CC degree?

Today’s senior citizens are not revered for making it to "seniordom." Instead their beauty and wisdom is overlooked by youth-crazed media voyeurs bent on cashing in on adolescent drama. The media is not having the “Golden Girls” any more. We want to see what “Cookie” is up to. Seniors are typified as trying to keep up with doctor appointments, complaining about their arthritis, and criticizing young people, especially gays.

The media shows people my age in ads where they are always having some form of dysfunction like keeping false teeth from falling out, urinary incontinence and getting ripped off by young people. And getting these problems fixed is supposed to make you the happiest person in the world for the rest of your life.

When fashion magazines have articles about how to make yourself beautiful at any age, the cut-off seems to be around 55 or so, as if after that age you might as well stop trying. The models are never going to be

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anyone you can relate to. It is as though you can’t have model good looks after the age of 35. Forget about 65! However, I have seen some very handsome senior male models in clothing ads and they looked great.

Some other things that don’t thrill me about the “senior” label is that when you ask for a senior ticket at the movie theatre, most people don’t even look at you to see if you are a senior. It’s like they’re saying, “Seniors-I don’t see you. Here take the ticket and get outta here!” Will they do the same thing if I ask for a student ticket?

A “senior moment” is not a moment when you have imparted your great wisdom, derived from so many years of living. It is a brief interlude when you can’t remember a name, detail, or maybe even your own telephone number. Not because you may be tired, overworked, hypoglycemic, etc., but because when you are a “senior,” it is expected that you are undergoing some form of dementia or brain rot.

If there is a senior section at an event, it’s not going to be located where the revered and respected are located, but it will be not far from the “disabled” area, near a bathroom and a wheelchair ramp.

At 60 + years old, I am “not feeling,” the need to be placed in this stereotypical mold. I am therefore renaming my situation in life as being that of a “SuperSenior.” In my high school, it meant someone embarking on his or her second year as a “senior.” However, I am redefining it for myself and others like me.

As a “Super-Senior,” I have: 1. Never stopped working out- I feel great and have an awesome energy level. 2. Lived as a raw foodist and therefore my cells have regenerated not degenerated. Nothing is “breaking down.” 3. Lived each day, loving each day, learning each day.

What can I say? I’m hot (and I don’t mean hot flashes). Wouldn’t you like to be called a “Super Senior” too?

Rosa Kincaid, M.D., Kincaid Medical Services, 877-635-4192, www.drrosakincaidMD.com.

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Going Green For The GENIUS: An Action Guide to A Healthy & Sustainable Future

By Dr. Katie Belisle-Iffrig Author and Sustainability Consultant What People Are Saying Dr. Katie Belisle-Iffrig has written an engaging book that clarifies our connection to our living planet and what we must do to help it (and us) survive. She explains sustainability and “green living” with humor and an array of informative sidebars that clarifies facts, provides activities, and sometimes just sings a little song! A mustread for those who know nothing about the environment as well as those of us who think we “know it all.” Lucille Bertuccio, Cofounder, Center for Sustainable Living

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ike many of you, I grew up playing outside. I built forts in the woods and waded in a nearby creek. I rode my bike to the shores of Lake Michigan and played on the beach and swam in the frigid water. I spent countless hours poking and prodding and otherwise trying to unravel nature’s network of connections. I was curious, and I was inspired.

I wrote Going Green for the GENIUS: An Action Guide to a Healthy and Sustainable Future because I want my daughters to inherit a world rich in nature’s wisdom and beauty. I want to leave them with breathable air and sparkling water, a high quality of life and an abundance of natural resources. I want them to live in a world where all life is celebrated with gratitude and compassion. I want this for all children, now and into the future.

It is serendipitous that Going Green for the GENIUS was released days after Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Environment. The book addresses

many of the same environmental issues as Laudato Si’: environmental toxins, pollution, climate change, overconsumption, and the loss of biodiversity. Like the encyclical, my book is a call for accountability and a call to action.

Going Green begins by creating an awareness of our interrelationship with nature and the natural processes that support and sustain all life on this planet. Through this lens, the book presents the knowledge needed to create a framework for making good green and sustainable choices in our day-to-day lives. With expansive coverage of environmental issues and solutions for making a difference, the book has been called “a mustread for those looking to enhance their sustainability knowledge, skills, and mindset.”

Going Green is a book for everyone. It is written in first-person conversational style making it accessible to experts and novices alike. The tone of the book is one of action and empowerment. While written for a national audience, St. Louis area readers will appreciate the occasional reference to local businesses and organizations. For more information and a summary of chapters, I encourage you to visit katiebelisleiffrig.com/going-green-for-the-genius.

Going Green for the GENIUS: An Action Guide to a Healthy and Sustainable Future is available online at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and from my publisher at forthegeniuspress.com.

Whether you are interested in purchasing my book or not, I kindly ask you to take action on behalf of healthy people and a healthy planet. Only through the actions of many will we achieve the collective impact needed to insure a future habitable Earth.

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What Are Your Symptoms Telling You?

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by Dr. Amy Davis, MD

unctional Medicine identifies the Root Cause of disease, and recognizes that symptoms manifest and provide clues to the underlying cause. The symptoms experienced provide key information to help identify and treat the root cause.

Symptoms that correlate with digestion and the gut microbiome are among the most common. They provide us with the opportunity to identify and treat underlying causes of many disease processes.

There are three food groups that are needed to survive. Each food group serves different and important functions. Carbohydrates provide the fuel (energy) for muscles and the nervous system. Proteins are mainly for structure and only used for energy when carbohydrates are not available (as in a starving state). Fats are important to digest and process properly because they serve so many functions. Fats provide four-tofive times more Energy than carbohydrates, they provide Fat Soluble Vitamins (D, E, K and A), Hormones (communication system of the body), the Structure of the nervous system and brain (90% of the brain IS made of fat) and impacts Immune Regulation. Improper digestion or processing of any of these food groups leads to characteristic symptoms.

Symptoms and Possible Indications Carbohydrate craving – poor digestion of carbs and abnormal microbiome.

Sugar craving – poor carbohydrate and fat digestion.

Bad breath – indicates either dental problems or poor digestion.

Constipation – frequently occurs when people don’t digest fats well or abnormal gut flora.

Undigested food in stool – poor digestion in general.

Foul smelling stools – poor digestion and abnormal gut microbiome.

Fatigue – frequently comes from poor digestion of carbs and fats, abnormal flora or food sensitivities.

Poor endurance – poor digestion and processing of fats.

Fluid retention or bloating – poor digestion or inflammatory foods.

Gassy – poor digestion and abnormal flora.

Hangover feeling when no alcohol has been consumed – poor carb digestion especially if sugar also consumed, or food sensitivities.

Heartburn – poor protein digestion or flora imbalance.

Frequent infections – poor carbohydrate digestion, fat processing or abnormal flora.

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Supporting digestion and flora with digestive enzymes, probiotics, fiber, omegas and herbals can favorably impact many symptoms. Choosing the right support for your particular needs can be challenging. We can help get you back on the path to optimal health.

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Biomats & Far Infrared Portable Saunas: Quantum Tools for Your Health, from A to Z

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he Far Infrared Biomat helps with 1,800 Medical Issues from A to Z, with the Biomat's technology based on a Nobel Prize In Medicine.

The Quartz Enhanced Biomat allows the Infrared to gently go into your body 6-8 inches, whereas most all other Infrared Devices and Saunas only go 1-2 inches into the body.

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With 14 years of expertise in this field, I serve as director of a non-profit, the Far Infrared Medical Foundation, which investigates infrared research, shares resources, works with cancer support, and promotes which infrared devices and saunas are the best. My business of 11 years sells Far Infrared saunas and Biomats, offering the most advanced and most affordable range of products.

Call me and I will answer your questions and give you info, for you to determine, if either a Biomat or a Far Infrared Portable Sauna is indeed best for you. ** 3-7 day free Biomat and Portable Sauna home use is available. Since Biomats rent for $ 50 per day, this free use is a $150-350 Valued Free Gift. * Guaranteed Lowest Prices, * 30 year trade-in warranty * 60 Day Full Money Back Satisfaction guarantee.

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Who is Afraid of Alternative Medicine?

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culture of fear and paranoia is probably the best way to describe the current state of alternative medical professionals. Several patients informed me by phone or e-mail that several alternative medical doctors in Florida and Georgia who were outspoken against vaccinations or chemo/radiation cancer therapies had died under suspicious circumstances and warned me to take extra precautions.

When I first got these phone call messages, I laughed it off as non-sense and just being paranoid.

Then I received more phone calls and e-mails warning me about suspicious deaths of outspoken doctors.

It made me wonder, what is happening to our medical profession?

The definitions of traditional, and alternative, complementary, or integrative medicine are not as clear as it may seem. Everybody seems to have their own definition of what is traditional medicine or otherwise. I consider myself as a Board Certified Internist who also practices alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine. I do not take any insurance in order to be independent of insurance company dictates. I simply practice as a solo, old fashioned, and fee for service medical doctor.

I offer medical advice based on 30+ years of medical and life experiences. Patients should be prepared to possibly receive a rude awakening from what may seem like blunt and politically incorrect advice, that your medical problems may not be what you think, what you have been told, or what has been diagnosed. For example, one of the most common medical mysteries comes from over-looked dental problems and parasite related hidden infections.

The symptoms and diagnosis are not as important to me as discovering the underlying problems. At the same time, I do not blindly oppose vaccination or chemo/radiation therapies. There are always roles for vaccination or chemo/radiation for specific indications.

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I received all my vaccinations through 25 years of serving in the military as a U.S. Army medical officer. The only exception is that I did not receive an anthrax vaccination because I was not deployed to the Gulf War. I was sick with high fever, chills, and severe muscle pain shortly after the Yellow Fever vaccination but, fortunately, did not suffer any permanent side effects from it.

What I am against is the vaccination policy of too many vaccinations on new born infants whose immune systems have not been fully developed. As a result of their lack of development, they cannot fully receive the benefits of vaccination from a holistic point of view. Also, I have seen young soldiers getting ten shots of immunizations, five shots on each arm, before they get deployed to battlefields in the Middle East. That is too much vaccination in such a short period of time for the immune system to properly develop acquired immunizations. I wrote a short article raising the question of vaccinations as potential new health risks. (See the Articles page on my website shown below.)

Some of the outspoken alternative medical practitioners think any vaccination is for pure greed and evil without any scientific merit. Some even claim that vaccinations are used for population control in different continents. No wonder they may have been targeted as troublemakers by medical boards or pharmaceutical companies. However, I still believe there is no foul play except that we live in a culture of fear, magnified by the media, Internet, Facebook, and other easily opinionated and controlled outlets.

Often, many alternative medical practitioners die early from the financial stress of not getting reimbursed for their work by insurance companies and the emotional stress of dealing with medical boards and traditional medical communities.

So, who is afraid of Alternative Medicine? Our medical systems, including medical education, are designed and controlled by insurance giants, pharmaceutical conglomerates, and traditional state medical associations. There are very few physicians willing to step out of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pandoraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boxâ&#x20AC;? for what they believe to be their true professional calling for helping sick people without undue stress.

There is more disappearance of alternative medical practitioners, not because of some suspicious circumstances of murder, but from the hardship of survival from financial and emotional stress. The culture of fear and paranoia is destroying the alternative medicine community from within.

We need to continue to promote alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine. We need to support and nurture young physicians to understand that there is a lot more they can learn by thinking â&#x20AC;&#x153;outside of the boxâ&#x20AC;? of vaccinations, antibiotics, surgery, and chemo/radiations, and that they can actually have fun practicing medicine. The first step is to dismiss insurance companies by not accepting their insurance. The second step is to learn the basics and advanced concepts of alternative medicine, such as at the Ninth International Alternative Medicine Conference in St. Louis on September 11-13, 2015.

This conference is titled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Curing the Incurables.â&#x20AC;?

(For more information, see my website.) Another option is to go to the International College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM) Conference, titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Energy and Medicineâ&#x20AC;?, in Chicago on October 30November 1, 2015. (See www.icimed.com.)

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Young Friends of Operation Food Search Host Wine Tasting Celebration September 26

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oin the Young Friends of Operation Food Search as they host “Cheers to 35 Years,” an anniversary wine tasting event (with beer for those who prefer hops to grapes) from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 at the Duane Reed Gallery, 4729 McPherson Avenue in the Central West End. Come sip, nosh, and meet other like-minded young professionals and emerging leaders outside of your current social network or work environment to celebrate Operation Food Search's 35 years of serving the hungry in St. Louis.

The Young Friends of Operation Food Search have a deep passion for the organization’s mission: Nourish and Educate our Neighbors in Need to Heal the Hurt of Hunger. This dynamic, social group of engaged and dedicated volunteers offers OFS fresh perspectives and are important to the future of St. Louis’ largest distributor of free food for the hungry. They are donating the proceeds from this event to the childhood nutrition programs of Operation Food Search.

Despite wine’s heritage of high culture and tradition, young people are becoming more informed about wine: processes, vineyards, varieties, regions and other factors. Pinnacle Imports LLC, the wine sponsor of the Young Friends tasting will have its enthusiastic and friendly representatives on hand at the event to share their knowledge about the tastings offered.

There are also impressive health benefits of wine associated with responsible consumption. When consumed in moderation, red wine is said to promote a longer life span, provide benefits to the heart, protect against certain cancers, lower blood pressure, protect the brain from stroke damage, prevent blinding diseases, contain antioxidants, and improve mental health, reduce risk of depression and lower the risk of dementia. It’s even said that wine can protect against severe sunburn.

In a study that compared the antioxidant effects of both red and white wines, results suggested that white wine is just as powerful as red in improving heart function and artery blockage. Both red and white are attributed to improving lung function and preventing lung cancer, and to boosting levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the body. A German study even suggests that white wine is beneficial towards achieving weight loss. These are just some of the benefits attributed to moderate wine consumption.

So Cheers to 35 Years of Operation Food Search’s work to nourish and educate our community! We hope you’ll join us for some sips to your good health and to the nourishment and good health of our young neighbors in need.

For tickets and information, visit www.OperationFoodSearch.org.

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Here’s The Reason You’re Fat...

by Dr. Raj Banerjee, DC

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he reason you can’t lose weight has nothing to do with your willpower, over-eating or the Right Diet!...

The Reason you are fat and unhealthy is because you have disgusting plaque and horrible little ‘CRITTERS’ living in your guts!

This is harmful Plaque (below) - Everybody has it. But to keep from getting sick and to be able to maintain a healthy body weight you MUST get rid of it now!

If you don't, it will eventually cause you to not be able to lose weight (regardless of how much you diet and exercise!) and eventually it will kill you!

These are harmful Parasites (right) Everybody has them.

If left to live and breed inside your stomach, small and large intestines and colon, they will eventually cause you to puff up, gain lots of weight, get sick more often, and take many, many years off your life!

They use your body as a 'Food Storehouse' and so they can live and breed by the millions. But now it's time to flush them out and down the toilet for good. If you don't they will just make you fatter and much, much sicker!

Would you trust anything living in your bowels that has teeth but NO eyes?

It makes sense that if diets were really meant to work then you'd hear more and more stories of peo-

ple who used them successfully.

But that's NOT what you hear at all!

Instead, all you hear about are your friends complaining that they've been starving themselves to death -- yet still have trouble losing a single pound!

The main reason this is so is because dangerous parasites living inside their guts (and even YOURS!) excrete chemicals (waste products) that travel to your brain and tell your "hypothalamus" to make you store more and more fat for THEM to eat!

In other words, these parasites are making you a GIANT 'food factory' for THEM to eat!

Imagine how easy it is to get this one parasite alone! It's in poorly cooked fish and actually lays eggs inside your bowels. (You know this is true or else why do we always say "close the lid on the toilet" to keep our pets safe from drinking parasiteladen water?)

Even your bladder is not safe from harmful parasites that lay 10,000s of eggs! ...

Parasites can even become "mineralized" and block your body's ability to absorb nutrition properly! ...

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his month we would like to address a topic that is discussed in almost every visit to our clinic. The topic is cholesterol. Most people know that their cholesterol level gets checked when they go to the doctor, but very few people actually know what cholesterol does.

When the topic is brought up in our office, we often ask our patients what they understand about cholesterol. The most common answer is something along the lines of “… too much cholesterol is bad.” In this article we would like to discuss the importance of cholesterol.

Cholesterol is very important for our bodies. It is needed to manufacture vitamin D as well as steroid hormones like androgens and estrogens and many others.

The hormones that are made from cholesterol are needed for virtually every physiological process in your body, including proper immune function, energy production, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, regulation of women’s menstrual cycles, and bone formation. Without adequate levels of cholesterol, brain (memory) and nerve function can be impaired. In fact, the cholesterol in the brain accounts for 25% of all cholesterol in our body.

It is also important to understand that our

bodies manufacture cholesterol. In fact, the FDA tells us that 75% of the cholesterol in our blood is made by our liver, while only 25% comes from the foods we eat. However, when talking about cholesterol, most of the focus is on the foods you are eating, when that accounts for very little in terms of your overall cholesterol level. When cholesterol levels increase, it is often in response to our body needing to repair some type of damage.

At The Institute of Natural Health we help a lot of people with elevated cholesterol. We do this by finding out why their cholesterol is elevated in the first place. We look at whether the elevation is actually due to cardiovascular disease or if there is another process responsible, like latent infections or autoimmune conditions. Once the reason for the elevated cholesterol is found, comprehensive natural treatment strategies are implemented to address the cause of the increased cholesterol. Clinical experience has shown us that blindly treating elevated cholesterol without first finding the cause can have a significant negative impact on one’s overall health due to the necessity of cholesterol and its products by our body.

If you are looking for a more natural approach to your health, please contact us at The Institute of Natural Health by phone at 314-293-8123 or visit our website at www.theinstituteofnaturalhealth.com.

Without adequate levels of cholesterol, brain (memory) and nerve function can be impaired.

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Ask The

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Cathy Schram

Q: My kids seem to always get colds at the beginning of the school season. Is there something that I can do to do help prevent them?

A: The key to prevention is to keep the immune system strong so that it can fight off anything that starts attacking it. There are many things you can do to help keep your immune system strong. Besides the obvious; a healthy diet and plenty of rest, there are a number of supplements you can take. Acidophilus is always a good choice because it replenishes your “friendly” or “good” bacteria. Vitamin C is important, especially during the cold and flu season. Elderberry has been widely used for prevention of colds. It provides nutrients which strengthen and maintain immunity and healthy respiratory function. It also helps to prevent ear and throat problems. This herb is safe to take on a daily basis and comes in chewable or liquid form for small children. It is also very pleasant tasting.

Q: I just went through a terrible case of shingles and was told that it may re-occur at any time. Is there anything that I can take as a preventative?

What To Do About Colds and Shingles?

A: Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a virus that affects the nerve endings in the skin. It is quite often very painful and can last for several days. It typically occurs in adults who previously contracted chicken pox.

The virus lies dormant until there is a weakness in the immune system and then becomes active again. Any type of physical or emotional stress can bring on the symptoms. I recommend that you take a B-Complex on a daily basis for nerve health. L-lysine can be taken for periods on and off to help fight the virus.

Once an outbreak occurs, the best remedy I have found is colloidal silver. You can take it orally as well as apply it topically to the outbreak. It is a natural antibiotic that has been shown to quickly and effectively help heal shingles.

This herb information is for health education purposes only. It is not intended to replace the services of licensed health practitioners. Consult with a physician for any condition that requires professional care.

Do you have questions about herbs or vitamins? Send them to Cathy Schram, CNHP and Certified Herbalist. Write to: Herbs & More, 16021 Manchester Rd., Ellisville, MO 63011. www.morethanherbsonline.com

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A Word To The Wise with Kate Schroeder, M.Ed, LPC, NCC

Building Emotional Intimacy In Relationships

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hat is intimacy? Contrary to popular belief, emotional intimacy is more than sharing time or space together or including each other in daily decisions and activities. True intimacy has much less to do with the quantity of time spent together than it does the level of depth in the relationship; there are many people who have high levels of emotional intimacy with each other and live hundreds of miles away.

Emotional intimacy is not dependent on proximity or geographic location.

In order to have intimacy with another person, one first has to have that kind of relationship and connection with themselves. It is virtually impossible, although many people expend very large amounts of energy for very long amounts of time, to have intimacy with another person, to both give and receive, if one has never cultivated that level of emotional connection inwardly. So much of our life, especially reoccurring problems in relationships have far more to do with what is happening within ourselves, than what is happening between the two people involved. And most of what is happening within ourselves is far beyond our consciousness. It’s not what we know about ourselves that tends to cause us problems with intimacy; it’s what we don’t know about ourselves, that still influences our day to day interactions with others.

One way to consider emotional intimacy in a relationship is to consider this experience as “into-me-see”. When we invite someone into our inner experience, we are opening ourselves

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We cannot build true emotional intimacy with another person until we first have created this emotional intimacy with ourselves. This process requires time, diligence, patience, effort and courage to go inward and explore our own histories, especially in a world that constantly emphasizes external successes and accomplishments. The only way outward to another person is first by going inward. By turning in, this will get you where you want to go in your outside world.

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Summer Bummer? Feeling Bloated or Sluggish? You Can Feel Better!

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by Angie Smith, clinical director

ummer can be wonderful - it provides opportunities to get outside and see family and friends. However, these activities can encourage us to eat junk food, often leading to bloating and constipation.

A Common Problem Surveys indicate that constipation is one of the most common GI problems in the United States, affecting 42 million people. Recently, 6.3 million outpatient visits were due to constipation, resulting in 5.3 million prescriptions.

Laxatives - Not a Holistic Solution (Even the Plant-Based Ones) You may have tried laxatives for constipation: They work by softening the stool or lubricating it.

Laxatives help relieve discomfort in the short term, but are not a long term solution. They can actually reduce your body's ability to naturally eliminate waste and toxins, by creating a “lazy colon”. You need your body's intestinal system to continue using its own fluids and muscle contractions to create peristalsis and normal movement---naturally and on its own. But, you can help your body to eliminate naturally by making good lifestyle choices.

Healthy habits which help with a Sluggish Digestion: • Hydrate! Drink plenty of water-around eight glasses per day • Eat plenty of fruits and veggies - five serv-

ings or more per day • Consider taking probiotics, digestive enzymes, and essential fatty acids • Use fiber products, but not without adequate water!

• Exercise daily, even walking can be very helpful • Consider Colon Hydrotherapy What is Colon Hydrotherapy?

In contrast to a traditional enema, colon hydrotherapy involves repeated infusions of filtered, warm water into the colon to help tone the bowel and promote healthy elimination. In between these infusions, the therapist allows the client to release, encouraging the body to improve its natural ability to eliminate waste on its own.

A Colon Hydrotherapy session is a comfortable experience for most people. It produces no odor. The water pressure is so light that many clients can't really feel it being introduced into the colon. Softened waste is naturally released throughout the session. This process is repeated several times until the entire colon is cleansed.

By the end of the session, many people feel pounds lighter, and report an improvement in bloating and discomfort.

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to each person’s list and usually follow from having had a relationship with some trouble previously in these types of Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW areas. Finally, there are things that must be included on all lists if a person is to feel loved, secure and happy in their relationship. This is essential, because only in this atmosphere is one able to How to get there is simple, but it’s the execugrow as an individual with the care and support we tion of those steps with which we all struggle. all crave. If two people are not growing as individSee You at the EXPO!!!!!!! uals, the relationship will have trouble growing as Visit the Web - www.ChristineKniffen.com well. And, a relationship that doesn’t grow, eventually will fade away. This is where I come into play. great relationship always guarantees When working with client’s who are taking my one thing.

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Individualized Relationship Coaching Course, we Otherwise, you just wouldn’t call it a work together to hand-craft your ultimate Want’s & great relationship, as these interperNeed’s List. This is something you can always refsonal issues tend to occupy quite a erence. And, if there is an issue in your relationship lot of brain space and unsettledness when things are that you are having trouble defining, you can almost not going well in this department. There are three certainly bet that one of your previously defined questions you must be able to answer to be happy in needs is not being met. Once you discover who you this ever-so-important aspect of life. You need to are and what you need to be loved, the final step find out who you are, what you need to be happy in takes real effort and faith. a relationship, and finally you need to learn to insist The final step in Making it Happen has everyupon accepting no less than your own happiness. If thing to do with the ability to insist upon accepting you can’t do that for yourself, then certainly no one no less than your own happiness. I don’t think I else can, or even knows how to do that for you. can say enough about this part of the equation.

Who am I? It’s such a simple question, but Many of us have grappled with this step, while many people state that they really have no idea of secretly admiring others who appear to have no difwho they are as a person. This simply tells me that ficulty in taking care of themselves and ending a you have not focused enough on yourself in life. relationship when it is not meeting their needs.

For example, I always say that I am someone who Look, the reality for most people is that the ability needs “a little more validation (reassurance)” than to insist upon nothing less than your own happiness your average person in romantic relationships. in a relationship is directly correlated with our perThat’s just who I am. No longer would I let some ceived Lovability Factor. Unfortunately, many difemotionally unavailable schmuck tell me I’m ferent life experiences have a way of negatively “needy” ever again and then beat myself up due to impacting our feelings of lovability. And, the less feeling somehow “defective” and hence unlovable. lovable we feel, the harder it is to be responsible to Knowing yourself and accepting you for who you ourselves and insist upon nothing less than our own are, rather than letting others define that, is the ultihappiness. This is where faith comes in. Faith is mate key to happiness. Remember, you can’t realthe belief in something more, despite the lack of istically, fully accept and appreciate yourself unless proof thus far. You have to believe that if you keep you know yourself. Once you think you have insisting upon nothing less than what you deserve, defined who you are, then you need to be able to by way of leaving when it’s not right for you, you move forward and identify what you therefore need will find that person that can meet your needs. If in a relationship. you don’t believe that yet, you will have to “fake it I have worked with countless individuals to help till we make it” like most people at some point in them first discover who they are as a person and their life. Treat yourself as a person who has a high then move to answering the nest question, “What do lovability factor and is worthy of all that is good.

I need to feel loved?” I have found through the That person does not suffer from something is betyears that many people cannot fully answer this ter than nothing. That person does not stay when important question either, as it quite logically they know it is not right. They don’t waste their requires answers to the first question. It is at this time chasing the wrong person and trying to make it point that I usually say, “Well, if you don’t know fit. They assess and move on with faith. The faith what you need to feel loved, then how is anyone that they deserve a loving relationship, that the only else supposed to?” It is the blank space left by this path to it comes through taking personal responsiunanswered question that allows the room for the bility towards our goal and that it will only then be development of nonsense thinking such as the feela matter of time. ing that another should be able to read our minds.

If you find yourself feeling hopeless about getSo, make your list. Start with things such as core ting a wonderful relationship and true partner, then values. You can be different on other things, but not work on the steps listed above. Find out who you core values. Examples include things such as honare, compose a terrific Wants & Needs list and finalesty, trustworthy, loyal (faithful), kind, etc. Know ly start to insist upon nothing less than your own your own core values and then list them, as you will happiness. If they can’t meet your needs, you won’t not be happy if the other person is not similar in be happy. Follow these steps and you are well on their thinking. Next, based on your personal expeyour way to Making it Happen. riences you might include on your list something Christine Kniffen, LCSW is a Therapist and like, social drinker only, financially responsible or Relationship Coach. For a free consultation call has a profession of some type. These are personal 314-374-8396.

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Seasonal Staples For BackTo-School Meals & Snacks

by Kari Hartel, RD, LD Program Coordinator, Cooking Matters, Operation Food Search

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ith the excitement of picking out school supplies and getting the kids fitted with some stylish apparel slowing down, the charge of packing lunches and planning out tasty afterschool snacks continues! Kids need nourishing meals and snacks to best prepare them for learning and playing with their friends. What better way to arm them with healthy, delicious meals and snacks than to take advantage of Missouri’s seasonal produce.

Making the most of the fruits and vegetables that are in season now will ensure your family is getting the freshest, most flavorful produce at a reasonable price. Another benefit is the fact that purchasing food locally is environmentally friendly and supports local farmers. Visit your nearest farmers’ market to check out what’s ripe and ready for the eatin’.

You’re sure to find something tasty for even the pickiest of eaters with everything in season in Missouri this month, including apples, Asian pears, beans, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, greens, pears, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, squash, sweet corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and turnips.

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sweet bell peppers. Lean meat and veggies also work well in a whole-wheat wrap. *Toss together some cooked, cooled whole-wheat pasta, light Italian dressing, and some chopped tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, and bell peppers for a scrumptious, colorful pasta salad. To make it a well-rounded meal, add in some chicken breast or white beans. *Throw together a colorful, nutrientpacked salad. Use spinach or Romaine as the base, then load it up with seasonal veggies. To make it more

appetizing for your children, try cutting the veggies into fun shapes. Add in a lean protein, such as turkey, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, or white beans.

Always put an ice pack or two in the lunch box to ensure the food stays cold and out of the temperature “Danger Zone” (food temperatures between 41 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit, where bacteria multiplies rapidly and can cause food-borne illness).

Easy Snack Ideas *Cut up a variety of veggies, place on a tray, and pair them with a low-fat ranch dip, or make your own from scratch by combining light sour cream, minced garlic, chopped scallions, salt, pepper, and splash of vinegar. *Spread some peanut butter on a whole-wheat tortilla and place apple or pear slices on top of the peanut butter. Fold over and grill in a skillet until crispy on both sides. *Make a quick, easy cucumber salad – dice cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions and toss with light Italian dressing.

September, 2015 Operation Food Search invites you to share in our commemoration of 35 years of nourishing our neighbors in need. For details about the following happenings, please visit www.OperationFoodSearch.org: September 1 and ongoing – Operation Food Search teams with Sauce Magazine and Pinnacle Imports, LLC to fight hunger. Anytime you purchase an “OFS wine” from a participating restaurant or retailer during our anniversary year, OFS will receive a portion of the proceeds.

September 26 – The Young Friends of OFS host “Cheers to 35 Years Wine Tasting” at the Duane Reed Gallery in the Central West End. Proceeds support our childhood hunger initiatives.

September 27 - Visit our booth at the Healthy Planet Expo in Webster Groves.

October 1 – “Cheers to 35 Years Open House” at Operation Food Search Headquarters. Awareness, Refreshments and Tours – There’s no place like our home! Help us celebrate the start of our 35th year – learn about all the ways we heal the hurt of hunger in our community and opportunities to help.

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New Dierberg’s Cooking Class Brochure Provides Inspiration for Fall Entertaining Dierbergs School of Cooking’s 2015 September-October cooking class brochure, which features an extensive line-up of classes blending traditional fall flavors with today’s trends, is available in stores and online.

Register now at Dierbergs.com/School.

“I’m always excited for the release of a new brochure because it gets people in the kitchen and cooking,” Dierbergs School of Cooking creative director Marianne Moore said. “Fall is a great time to entertain friends and family

25 because the season’s flavors are phenomenal and it’s a perfect lead-in to the holidays.”

Here are a few healthy cooking classes for interested readers: Paleo on the Go These quick dishes are naturally delicious.

On the Light Side: Country French Loretta translates your favorite French dishes into deliciously streamlined recipes without all the extra calories!

Super Food Supper Beth is packing some nutrient powerhouse foods into your meals. Get your daily dose of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals with these tasty dishes.

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Back-To-School Nutrition

by James E. Meyer, Nutrition Specialist University of Missouri Extension

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s a new school year approaches, parents should be reminded of the important role nutrition plays in assuring kids a successful school year. Nutrition and learning go hand in hand. Kids who are nutritionally fit are more likely to have the energy, stamina and self-esteem that enhance their ability to learn.

Here are a few tips suggested by the American Dietetic Association on practical, easy ways to help ensure proper nutrition and a successful school year.

Start with a healthy breakfast.

It is often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet 35 to 40 percent of all Americans skip breakfast. The statistics for children are just as alarming — as many as 48 percent of girls and 32 percent of boys do not eat breakfast every day. Additionally, for many children, breakfast is a trip to a convenience store or a vending machine for a soda and a high-fat, high-sugar pastry. This is definitely not the best choice for the nutrients they need nor is it cheap.

For children and teens, a morning meal is especially important to prepare them to meet the challenges of learning. Many studies have shown that those who eat a morning meal tend to perform better in school, score higher on tests, have higher school attendance and less tardiness, and have better concentration and muscle coordination. Also, kids who eat breakfast have fewer hunger-induced stomachaches and are less likely to be overweight.

If kids say they are not hungry, start them out with something light like juice or toast and send them off with a nutritious mid-morning snack such as yogurt, cheese or a bagel.

Some children believe skipping breakfast may help them lose weight. Just the opposite is true. Skipping meals often leads to overeating later in the day. If you get too hungry it can lead to a lack of control and the inability to determine when you are full. This can result in consuming more calories than if you had eaten an appropriate breakfast.

Choose a nutritious lunch.

As for lunch, meals served at school contribute significantly to kids’ overall nutrient and energy needs. Do you know what they are eating? In most schools nationwide, meals are regulated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). With USDA guidance, many schools have improved the nutritional quality of lunch and designed the meals to supply about one-third of a child’s nutrition needs. The current meal standards include increased availability of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, reduced sodium, and age-specific calorie guidelines.

Parents can play a role in helping a child choose healthful meals in several ways. Keep the school lunch menu in your kitchen and talk with your child about the importance of choosing and eating nutritious foods. Get involved and work with school staff to form a parent advisory committee for the school food service program.

Support the nutrition education efforts at your school.

Through Family Nutrition Education Programs (FNEP), educators go into many schools in Missouri to teach nutrition to kids. Contact your local University of Missouri Extension office to see if an FNEP educator can come to your school.

If your child prefers to brown bag it to school, let your child help plan and prepare school lunches. When they are involved in the process, chances are they will resist trading their carrots. Pack nutritious meals that are easy to prepare and fun to eat. A few examples are sandwiches, raw veggies, crackers, string cheese, whole fruit, yogurt or pudding.

Have healthy after-school snacks readily available.

Finally, for after-school snacks, choose foods that supply needed nutrients that can be missed in meal choices. Stock up with ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables, animal crackers, popcorn and cereal. Your child will appreciate the availability of quick healthy snacks.

Proper nutrition is crucial for social, emotional and psychological development. Teaching children how to eat healthy will enable them to establish a foundation of good nutrition and healthful lifestyle habits that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.

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Finding A Garden Paradise Within

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t was ten year olds who turned my world upside down as a garden designer. For years I had designed gardens in a traditional way. I found out what a person wanted in a garden by the inspirations they had seen in magazines, books, at public gardens and gardens of others.

Then I would go ahead and hopefully create a garden paradise based on that. What I didn’t realize was that all humans, even at ten years of age, carry a garden paradise within already. By bringing the essence of that paradise into a garden a match was created between inner landscape of a person and the outer landscape of a garden. I chanced upon this revelation one day when I was working with ten year olds.

I was asked by my son’s teacher to come help with a science assignment for 5th graders. The students had to design a garden creating a scale drawing on graph paper; pick out garden plants that could be trees, shrubs, annuals or perennials; and find out the botanical names of the plants, how large they grew and how to grow them.

I gave the students an introduction to my work, showed them how they could make scale drawings and how to find out about plants. I told them the hardest part was figuring out what kind of garden to design. There were many styles and thousands upon thousands of plants to choose from. I said they might have some ideas within themselves already and that we would go on an imagination journey to find out. The imagination journey was a guided meditation. I had them close their eyes if they wanted and asked them to imagine they were any place on earth where they felt good, safe and wanted to be there. I asked them to imagine spending some time in this place, sitting down if they wanted and just observing. I then asked them to be observant of what they were seeing, hearing, smelling, touching and if they were eating something. I asked what emotions they were feeling. I let them take some time with all of this.

After about ten minutes, I asked them to open their eyes if

they were closed and to write and draw about their experiences.

What the children shared with me almost made me cry.

Their vivid experiences made me realize that each person has a paradise within. One girl’s vision of paradise was in the jungle. She said, “I could hear a big waterfall and I swear that the world stopped and I felt I was the only one there, so quiet.” Another girl’s paradise included a creek where she and her friends could splash each other to cool off and play, “cross the creek”. She said: “I was happy and having fun. I wish I could stay here forever.” A shy boy said he was in Paradise, where it was warm and smelled like syrup. He could reach up and put his lips on the flower and suck the nectar. A girl who loved her grandmother said she was in her grandmother’s backyard with her friend.

The garden was full of sweet smelling roses. She said: “I was happy there and it was fun.” One girl said she was in her “own secret garden full of red, pink, purple, white, yellow and blue flowers. I feel peaceful and happy.” A boy said he was in the middle of nowhere. It was grassy with big plants, fruits and flowers. He was happy because animals could talk to him. A boy who was an avid hockey player described his paradise as an ice rink surrounded by tropical plants that smelled like strawberries. There was a stream around the ice rink with fish and frogs that were “so cute”. Perhaps the best part of his paradise was that in this ice rink when he played hockey, he always won.

By sharing their experiences I saw that the seeds for a garden for their souls had grown in their hearts. And as a garden designer my job is to bring the essence of those heart visions into the landscape of a garden. Any person with a garden can do this exercise to find their garden paradise that already grows within. It’s a simple easy journey.

Linda Wiggen Kraft is a landscape designer who creates holistic and organic gardens. She is also a mandala artist and workshop leader. Visit her blog: www.CreativityForTheSoul.com/blog or website: www.CreativityForTheSoul.com. Contact her at 314 5044266.

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This Fall, Give Your Lawn A Facial Top Dress With Compost!

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our lawn was good to your family this summer. Reciprocate this fall by giving it a top dressing “facial” using the ultimate 100% natural lawn care product – STA-certified compost.

Just as a spa facial restores a healthy glow and smooth texture to your skin, top-dressing – which simply involves spreading a thin layer of compost over your lawn, then incorporating it with a rake – will help produce a green, lush lawn next spring. It can also lessen dips in the lawn’s surface, help level turf and serve as an excellent first step toward the repair of stressed lawn areas.

Further, top dressing will boost the nutritive uptake of your grass, promote deep-rooted turf, plus help balance moisture levels and mitigate compaction in the soil.

If you have a “working” lawn where your kids love to run and play, top dressing can even add to your peace of mind since hard falls figure to hurt less on a softer, top-dressed surface.

When it is time to top dress, use the right stuff: all-natural STA-certified compost, packed with nutrients to help grasses take winter in stride and flourish next spring. Applying it is easy with top dressing equipment, available for rent at St. Louis Composting. And while you’re at it, fall is also a great time to re-seed bare or sparse spots on your

lawn. The cool weather helps sprouts establish strong root systems.

Here’s how to reseed.

First, core-aerate the lawn, concentrating on heavily trafficked areas.

Second, spread grass seed, lightly rake and water.

Third, use a top dressing machine or manure spreader to apply a 1/2-inch layer of compost.

Fourth, use a rake or a weighted drag to smooth the surface, break down soil plugs and backfill holes.

Then, keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate.

Treat your lawn like the lady she is. Top dress with compost this fall to smooth, soften, beautify and fortify.

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Green Living Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Topics For Healthy Living

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by Brad Walker Missouri Coalition For The Environment www.moeniron.org

This is a story about an unrelenting water project that should never have been approved.

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he Missouri Bootheel, once one of the largest bottom land forests and wetlands (some call swamps) in the country, is home of the New Madrid Floodway. The Floodway is 133,000 acres and the first of a series of floodways on the lower Mississippi River designated for emergency storage when major

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floods occur at the confluence of the Ohio and Upper Mississippi Rivers.

Its history is tied directly to two major floods: the first in 1927 and the second in 1937. These floods prompted the creation of a flood management system and kicked off a decades-long controversy between landowners in the floodway and everyone else who benefits from functioning floodplains – the general public. The Floodway contains a series of levees with a 1,500-foot opening that directly connects the Floodway with the Mississippi River at its southern end. This gap serves as a relief valve for river rises and the outlet for rainwater.

Most floodway farmers received government payments for the right to occasionally flood their land, but they have continuously resisted flooding in the Floodway, even getting Congress’ approval to close the last remaining 1,500-foot gap in 1954.

Fortunately, the gap is still open because the decision to close it was a political one and none of the agencies responsible for approving the project can find the science to support it. You may remember the massive flood of 2011 when the Bird’s Point levee was blown up to prevent flooding Cairo, Illinois. The explosion was necessary because when the Army Corps of Engineers tried to operate the floodway as intended, the State of Missouri sued, delaying action and exacerbating the damage.

Even after the devastating explosion, the same small group of landowners has continued to lobby to close the 1,500-foot gap, trying to push floodwaters out of the designated floodway and into communities downstream. The seventh proposal to close the gap is now in the works and MCE and others are requesting EPA veto the project once and for all. Senator Durbin of Illinois has already formally requested a veto.

Three reasons we don’t need the St. Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway Project: Important and valuable wetlands would be lost.

The public paid for flowage easements in the Floodway to be operated when necessary.

Completing the project puts more people and land at risk.

You can read more at www.moenvironment.org.

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The Water Energy Nexus:

The Connection Between Water Use and Energy

By Marla Esser, USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Education Committee

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am sure every parent has said it more than they can possibly remember…

“Don’t waste the water!” It is an important habit to instill in children. But not wasting water has other implications that even we adults need to be more aware of. Water has a lot more connection to our lives- and our energy bills- than most of us realize.

In the U.S., the average family of 4 will use over 400 gallons of water each day. 70% of that water is used indoors mainly for drinking, cooking, cleaning and hygiene. Leaks are a big part too and account for more than 13% of the water used indoors, according to the EPA’s WaterSense program. And while you probably know that turning off the faucet while you brush your teeth or limiting shower time saves water, what you might not know is those actions also conserve energy.

Connecting Water and Energy – Save water by saving energy. Save energy by saving water. The interdependency between energy and water is an often unknown fact. It makes sense when you think about it –electricity or other fuels are used to clean, move, and heat water from its source to our sinks. And water is used to cool and clean – key activities in making electricity and making most of the “stuff” we use. For example, a 60-watt incandescent light bulb uses between 3,000 gallons and 6,000 gallons of water to power up 12 hours a day over the course of a year, according to a study by researchers at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Pretty much everything we use in our daily

lives has an energy and water “cost.” We just don’t think about it since things aren’t labeled with how much energy and water are used in their creation. They should be!

Water and energy are intertwined throughout the five stages in the water cycle, as shared on the EPA web site.

Extracting and conveying water: Extracting water from rivers and streams or pumping it from aquifers, and then conveying it over hills and into storage facilities is a highly energy intensive process.

Treating water: Water treatment facilities use energy to pump and process water.

Distributing water: Energy is needed to transport water.

Using water: End users consume energy to treat water with softeners or filters, to circulate and pressurize water with circulation pumps and irrigation systems, and to heat and cool water.

Collecting and treating wastewater: Energy is used to pump wastewater to the treatment plant, and to aerate and filter it at the plant.

The US alone uses 520 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity to move, treat, and heat its water. This equates to 13% of the entire electricity use in the US, according to The Guardian.

To learn more, join us at The Water Energy Nexus, as we examine the interrationship between water and energy usage by following a drop of water from water provider through end user into waste treatment facility and discussing all the energy that is consumed along the way.

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Bountiful Fall g ardening

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By Crystal Stevens

ardening is something that is typically associated with spring and summer but fall gardening can be very bountiful, especially if you enjoy a myriad of fresh greens and roots. It’s not too late to plant a fall garden. If you have a large garden space that gets plenty of sun, prepare your space with a pitch fork. Loosen the soil and remove the weeds and grass. The ground should be slightly dry. Use a broad fork or a potato fork to turn the top layer of soil over and gently break it up. Your goal should be a fine tilth soil. Be sure to add plenty of compost, bags of leaves, and grass clippings. These soil additions will feed your plants and give nutrients to the soil.

You can easily create raised beds with straw bales, cinder blocks, and untreated scrap wood, or heat-treated pallets. In a raised bed, additions of any of the following layers would be helpful for creating good living soil and provides organic pathways for roots: leaves, followed by straw, grass clippings and more leaves, and compost.

Next, add half compost and half topsoil. Finally, your top layer should be well-decomposed compost mixed with topsoil. You want your top layer to have a fine tilth so that it is easy to sow seeds and transplant.

Plant the following from seed directly into the

ground: spinach, carrots, peas, chard, kale, salad mix, lettuce, radishes, beets, turnips, dill and cilantro. Follow the seed packet directions for spacing, water and light requirements.

Herb transplants, Sunflowers and edible flowers also make a nice addition to the fall garden.

Crystal Stevens is a regular contributor to The Healthy Planet magazine and farmer at LaVistaCSA.org.

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n on-t oxic m osquito n ix Our soaked late spring has boosted early fall mosquito populations. Wet soils and persistent pockets of standing water are ideal breeding conditions for generations of insects.

More than just a nuisance, mosquito bites can infect humans with West Nile Virus. This tropical disease affects most people with only mild flu-like symptoms, but for individuals with run-down immune systems, for very young children or adults over 55 (not that old!), West Nile Virus can cause major paralysis, brain damage and even death.

Trust me, you do not want to risk getting this.

The species of mosquito most likely to carry West Nile are active at this time of year.

So make this your season to set vigilant habits of mosquito control. Use common sense and non-toxic tools for late summer safety.

Standing Water Cleanup Mosquitoes evolve through four life cycle stages. Three depend on stagnant water – and only need tiny spaces.

Rainfall left in the rim of an overturned bucket will be as fine a breeding haven as a whole pond.

Go out on Bug Control Patrol! Find all the places around your yard where water can collect. Modify them and check them after it rains to dump standing water before mosquito mamas can move in.

Keep your gutters clean! Leaf debris in gutters will dam up rainfall into the perfect habitat for blood-sucking swarms. Gutter cleaning will also prevent water damage to your home. The locust trees around our house dictate gutter cleanout timing. After the locusts bloom in spring we scoop out piles of faded blossoms; when their leaflets finally drift loose each fall, another gutter de-clutter is due. Get out your ladder and your hose!

Sweep out and refill birdbaths every couple of days. I stash an old toothbrush in the nearby hosta bed for a quick-clean when the bowl gets mossy.

Do you keep watering cans filled and ready to spritz your container garden? Empty and refill them regularly. Use a rain barrel? Drop in a piece of “mosquito dunk;” these cakes of biological larvacide won’t harm fish, plants, pets or you, but they will kill off larvae before they hatch into adult mosquitoes.

If you have a real pond in your yard, stock it with mosquito fish, named for the diet they gobble.

Neighborhood Cleanup Until bugs acknowledge human property lines, a neighborhood approach to mosquito control is essential. Organize your block to learn about and prevent mosquito-breeding hazards. Bring mosquito facts to your next neighborhood meeting, and encourage your neighbors to work together to maintain a safe environment.

31 Inviting mosquito predators into your neighborhood will improve quality of life for everyone, except mosquitoes. Put up purple martin houses in open spaces. Mount bat houses to some of your trees. One bat can eat 6001,000 bugs, mosquitoes included, in an hour. That’s beneficial snackin’!

What About Sprays?

Public health agencies can really only do two things to control mosquitoes. They can educate and they can spray. Aerial spraying from slow-moving trucks will kill some adult mosquitoes, but sprays do nothing to stop the larvae from developing into more biting adults. I’m not a supporter of airborne insecticides; they are poisons, after all. But I understand that local officials have to do all they can to control disease. Conscientious neighborto-neighbor education and action is a localized alternative to spraying. If you can mobilize this resource in your neighborhood, ask your city government not to spray on your streets.

Catnip Oil – An Alternative to DEET Most mosquito control instruction recommends using products containing Diethyltoluamide, or DEET, to discourage mosquito biting. The U.S. Army developed DEET in 1946 to protect soldiers in jungle warfare. Exactly how DEET works is unknown, but this is a potent chemical, as product label warnings attest, including warnings about using DEET on children.

In a 2001 presentation to the American Chemical Society, researchers from Iowa State University reported that nepetalactone, the essential oil in the herb catnip, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET. Catnip is a leafy plant in the mint family that will bliss out felines, won’t harm you, and fools hungry mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes have special sensors on their bodies, like little hairs, that catch the carbon dioxide molecules given off by our bodies. CO2 attracts the insect to you for a blood meal. When you spray on a product containing nepetalactone, mosquitoes smell a plant instead of a human and buzz off.

Two local products are formulated with catnip oil: Summer Spray from Cheryl’s Herbs in Maplewood and Citronella Mist made by Herbaria (on The Hill). Body chemistry varies person to person, but both of these nontoxic options work for my family and me, for overall insect control. They are both light and don’t feel like a chemical coating on my skin. My slight preference is for the citronella spray; that herbal ingredient also fools (buzzes off) my cat.

Stay Healthy, Summer into Fall!

West Nile Virus is a relatively rare disease, but it only takes one infected mosquito to bump a susceptible individual into peril. Healthy prevention is simple to do. Make cooperative neighborhood efforts to prevent mosquito breeding. Use non-toxic repellant sprays. Reduce stress and take care of yourself to keep your immune system in top tune.

Then get outside and enjoy nature as the seasons change. Nature supports well-being too!

Pick up Jean Ponzi’s weekly Earthworms podcasts at earthworms.kdhXtra.org and tune into her “Growing Green St. Louis” show Saturdays, 3-4 pm, on the Big 550 KTRS-AM.

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HealtHy pets

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. — Gandhi

Back To School Pet Basics

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by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM

tudents are racing back to school during August and September each year.

Whether you are heading to junior or senior high school; or, onward to college, there are considerations regarding pet management, and more.

First of all, note that many times, changes in our home schedules may directly impact our pets. Your time commitments as a family addressing school schedules will influence how you manage your pets at home. It may mean they spend more time in a crate or holding area, and that you have less absolute time to play and interact.

Schedule changes might mean less exercise and more weight gain for Fido. Pets get bored and may even become notably distressed with household activity changes. This is particularly noted in cats who do not accept change very easily at all. These issues need to be recognized and hopefully, family members will recognize and address special new needs.

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nization of time and commitment to your pets’ emotional and husbandry needs. Be sure to compensate for an absolute loss in pet contact time with improved quality of time together, either walking, playing or just hanging around together. Be alert to possible changes in your pets’ behaviors.

If you see alterations in their potty behaviors or with dinner patterns, make a note and respond to them. Don’t be shy about discussing your concerns with your veterinarian. He/she may offer referral to an animal behavioralist in more dramatic cases. Too often your veterinarian hears stories of animals once house trained, suddenly reacting adversely to house schedule changes and suddenly, potty accidents materialize.

If you are a student on your journey to college, and completely away from home and from your beloved pet, you might consider taking special last days home in spoiling your pet with love and attention. The loss of contact with our pets is not only a burden to the pet, but certainly, impacts the pet owner as well. I have heard of folks who attempt to skype to their pets while away at college, as well.

Students leaving for school often ask about best and most appropriate pets for college. Assuming you explore the rules of your dormitory or apartment, there are many wonderful pet scenarios for college settings. Again, time commitment at school often compromises what you can offer to a pet relationship. Dogs and cats may not prove as best pet choices, unless you are in an appropriate housing space where roommates may help with husbandry care obligations as well as offering time and attention for your pets, to be shared. Other pet options that may serve well, even in dormitory settings, and if allowed by their house rules, can include reptiles, birds, fishes or laboratory pets. These pets generally fit into small housing units. They generally take much less time on your part as a pet owner, as they do not typically require the same level of ‘hands on’ time. Overall, their husbandry needs, that include caging, bedding, feeding, play objects and even healthcare, may greatly reduce the financial burden to you as a student pet owner. People are often surprised with the degree of engagement one can achieve with these sorts of pet categories. Even an active, creatively designed fish tank can prove a very exciting and engaging pet experience! Again, the options are many, and it is up to the student to fit a best case scenario to your special life needs.

In summary, I encourage all pet owners, as families or individuals, to consider the influence of time and schedule changes associated with the onset of the school season, on you and your pet. Those changes can impose both physical and behavioral influences to both sides of the coin.

Work out do-able schedules that work for you and your pets. And, be sure to enjoy your school season!

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September is a Month of Diversity of Art...

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he Amherst Park Peace Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2015 is a gathering for diverse local groups in a cross-cultural event designed to promote peace and harmony. Near Skinker and Page Boulevards, the 11 a.m.-2 p.m. event offers such entertainment as Nitro Latin Jazz Band, KYPE Dancers, St. Louis Cultural Flamenco Society, Salsa Dance lessons, African folk arts, St. Louis Art Museum children’s art activities, and readings by St. Louis Poet Laureate Michael Castro.

According to Cecilia Nadal, Executive Director of Gitana Productions, “The Amherst Park Peace Festival is a successful prototype of how communities throughout the St. Louis region can bring together people of different cultures and backgrounds for cross-cultural engagement.” Gitana Productions is known for its presentations of rarely seen international and local artists exhibiting diverse, traditional and innovative artistic expressions.

The idea of a unity concert stemmed from a tragedy in June 2010, when 15-year-old Eritrean refugee Sahele Wodede was slain in the Amherst neighborhood. That first peace festival was successful in initiating public engagement between immigrant and African American groups, each of which had suffered from misperceptions and discrimination against the other.

Gitana’s work was featured in a PBS series Homeland: Immigration in America in 2012. “People can co-exist, but community means more than co-exist-

ARTful Living

St. Louis Area Fine Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor which grow into intricate images. Curator Jane Sauer stated, “I am fascinated by the end result from the accumulation of hundreds and perhaps thousands of small elements coming together to make a powerful statement. This exhibit looks at the overlap between art, craft, and popular culture.”

Visit www.craftalliance.org for more info.

Known for its rich weaving of musical talent, St. Louis Classical Guitar Society brings the very best performers St. Louis Classical Guitar Society presents Johannes Moller in the world to St. Louis in each on Sept. 26 of the concerts they present.

This month is no exception. ing," Nadal said. "Authentic relationship development Swedish guitarist and composer Johannes Möller has can reduce violence." For more information, visit enthralled audiences throughout Europe, Asia, South www.gitana-inc.org. and North America….and now it’s time to charm St. This month (opening August 28), through October Louis!

10, Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design in the First Prize recipient in the Guitar Foundation of Delmar Loop hosts “Speaking with Threads,” featurAmerica’s International Artist Competition (regarding works by seven artists. This exhibition is presented ed as THE most prestigious guitar competition in the in conjunction with Innovations in Textiles 10, a world), Mr. Möller also won the Dutch Vriendenkrans regional collaborative event celebrating fiber art.

Concours, while competing in 2008 against performers Exhibited work includes utilitarian skills like in all instrumental category. His intense musical studies embroidery, knitting, and sewing, and elevates them to have taken him to London, The Hague, and the Czech a state of fine art. The work is vastly diverse in style and Republic. subject matter but share the component of tiny stitches

Invisible Peril

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reat as is the peril posed by global warming, this, unfortunately, is not the greatest, or most hazardous, faced by man today. Did he but know it, man is engaged in a slow but steadily increasing intoxification of the race and of the lower kingdoms. Toxicity, pollutions, of all kinds, and in all fields, is now the greatest danger to men, animals and the Earth itself. All are poisoned and sick in their own way.

Unknown to men but evident to Us, the greatest harm sustained by men and planet in this sorry tale is caused by nuclear radiation.

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Men have gone far astray in the development of this most dangerous energetic source. Led astray by greed, and the false hope of vast profits, they have concentrated their experiments in ‘taming’ the most dangerous source of energy ever discovered by man, neglecting, meanwhile, a perfectly safe alternative use of the energy of the atom. Atomic fusion, cold and harmless, could be theirs from a simple isotope of water, everywhere available in the oceans, seas and rivers, and in every shower of rain.

Man must cease his ‘toying with death’.

Atomic fission is the result of the atomic bombs which destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki; which erupted in Chernobyl and causes, subtly, death and sickness today. It is “that which stands where it ought not” and which must be renounced by man if he would prosper further.

Earth scientists are confident that they have, indeed, tamed the monster, and can keep it under control. They do not realize that their instruments are crude indeed, that they measure only the lower aspects of nuclear radiation, that stretching above these dense-physical levels are levels finer and more dangerous to the health and wellbeing of all. But for the tireless efforts of our Extra-planetary Brothers in assuaging this invisible peril in so far as the karmic law allows, our plight would be perilous indeed. Wake up, mankind!

This article, published in Share International magazine, was written by a Master of Wisdom. The Masters, headed by Maitreya, the World Teacher, are highly advanced teachers and advisors of humanity who are planning to work openly in the world very soon. http://share-international.org

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St. Louis is the birthplace of many forms of art: Scott Joplin’s ragtime music; Ero Saarinen’s huge sculpture; Eugene Field’s poems, Tennesee Williams’ plays; Josephine Baker’s dancing. Not to be omitted from that roster are the culinary arts—and St. Louis is noted for some famous (if quirky) favorites. On September 24, Brian Pelletier gives a tantalizing lecture, “How Food Flops Became Famous St. Louis Favorites.” As MindFest co-founder Anne Murphy said, “What’s not to love about St. Louis specialties such as Toasted Ravioli, Gooey Butter Cake, Waffle Cones, and Marshmallow Pie! But how did they come about? Attendees will learn how to make the best gooey butter cake, where to get the best toasted rav, what makes waffle cones so tasty, and what marshmallow pie tastes like. Mmmm!” Mind Fest STL presents all sorts of outside-the-box seminars for inquisitive adults. For more information, visit www.mindfeststl.com.

Mark your calendar now for an exciting, energizing, do-not-miss presentation scheduled for its world premiere on October 2 at COCA. wUNDERland is the first of its kind, taking hip-hop dance (and some truly awesome costumes!) into the world of Alice in Wonderland. Anthony “Redd” Williams, artistic director of the COCA Hip-Hop Crew and an internationally known hip-hop star himself, celebrates the 150anniversary of Wonderland with his original dance production, showcasing talent from throughout the region.

Prepare to be delighted and dazzled by the Mad Hatter and friends as they lead you down the rabbit hole with cutting-edge choreography. For details, visit www.cocastl.org.

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Building A New Civilization

The old order of competition and separation is crumbling.

The environmental crisis is forcing us to redefine our needs, and enter into a new and truer understanding of the meaning and purpose of our lives.

What if the Elder Brothers of humanity, lead by Maitreya the World Teacher, offered Their wisdom to assist us in creating a sustainable future?

Investigate for yourself. www.share-International.org

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HealtHy planet HappenInGS September 7-OCTOBER 18 6-WEEK ONLINE HEALTH GAMES During this fun 6 week challenge you will be inspired to adopt the Habits of Health with others who want to do the same. Dr. Rebecca Gould DC from The Healing Center is your team leader and coach. This is an all online challenge where you earn points by establishing daily healthy routines. Play in fun weekly Health Games to accelerate your results and win prizes/cash for participating and achieving your goal. Each week we'll highlight one of the 6 Habits of Health (Mind, Eating, Motion, Sleep, Support, Stress Management/Life Purpose) and we'll have daily readings/videos to inspire you.

Challenge begins 9/7, sign up anytime now through September 10th. Cost: $23 ante, win it back by earning participation points. For details or to register call 314-727-2120, email rgoulddc@gmail.com or register online, find the links at Meetup.com/HealingSTL.com or Facebook/HealingSTL. September 8 UpCyCLING OUR URBAN ECOSySTEMS In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every piece of land matters. However, in our quest for sustainability, we habitually neglect the full potential of built landscapes.

Speaker Heather Venhaus will challenge attendees to think broadly about all outdoor spaces and recognize their untapped potential. WHEN: Tuesday, September 8, 5:30 – 7:30 pm WHERE: Alberici Headquarters, 8800 Page Ave. 63114 FEE: Free/USGBC-MGC Members, full time students, and ASLA Members; $20/Non-members REGISTER: www.usgbcmogateway.org.

September 8 INTEGRATING ALTERNATIvE MEdICINE WITH CONvENTIONAL MEdICINE September 8 - FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion Integrating Alternative Medicine with Conventional Medicine - Learn how to build your immune system and take charge of your health. If you are suffering from chronic conditions, you'll learn why you don't have to live with your "incurable" symptoms anymore. Topics covered include: Cancer, Heart Disease/Stroke, Diabetes, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, ADD/ADHD, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Food Allergies, Nutrition, and many more. You should come to this discussion also if you feel, "My Doctor said everything is fine! Then why do I feel so lousy?" Second Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm at our healing clinic - Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist, 10908 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO 63146, Weaving Internal Medicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Call to verify meeting date; seating is limited, arrive early, 314432-7802. See patient success stories at www.preventionandhealing.com.

September 9 “RESISTANCE” dOCUMENTARy Join Slow Food St. Louis for the September 9th SloWednesday event showing the documentary “Resistance”. Antibiotics were first massed-produced in the 1940s. Their ability to fight and kill bacteria revolutionized medicine and had profound effects on everything from agriculture to war. After less than 80 years, however, these miracle drugs are failing. Resistant infections kill hundreds of thousands of people around the world each year, and there are now dozens of so-called Superbugs each with its own challenges and costs. How did this happen? Using microscopic footage, harrowing personal stories, and expert insights “Resistance” clarifies the problem of antibiotic resistance, how we got to this point, and what we can do to turn the tide. After the movie legendary hog farmer Russ Kremer will lead a discussion. Location: Schlafly Bottleworks 7260 Southwest Avenue, Maplewood, MO 63143, Wednesday September 9th, 7:30 p.m. The cost is a suggested donation of $5.00. For more info visit www.slowfoodstl.org.

September 15 CONNECTING yOUR HEALTH BETWEEN yOUR TEETH ANd BOdy FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion. Connecting Your Health Between Your Teeth and Body. You may not realize it, but your teeth and gums may be making you ill or weakening your immune system. Hidden infections. Unresolved illness.

Find out what may be happening between your teeth and body and what to do about it. Discover how infection and illness transfer between the teeth and body. Understand how biological dentistry focuses on your overall health. Learn about what dental materials are compatible with wellness, mercury-free, tooth-colored fillings,the impact of dental procedures, how certain dental procedures can influence your body, and nutritional therapy that supports a healthy mouth. Third Tuesday Each Month, 6:30 pm at the Holistic Dentistry office of, and presented by, Dr. Michael Rehme, D.D.S., C.C.N. (Certified Clinical Nutritionist), 2821 N. Ballas Rd, Suite 245, St. Louis, MO 63131. A Healthy Choice for Dental Care. Call to verify seminar date and reserve your space at 314-997-2550. See Patient Success Stories at www.toothbody.com.

September 15 FREE MONTHLy WELLNESS SUppORT GROUp September 15 - Free Monthly Prevention and Healing Support Group. This month's Speaker: Earlene Doyle, RN, FCN, CCM, CHBC, CHSMI, CWWP, HMCT. Topic: Issues of the Heart.

When discussing important issues of life we often hear people say “follow your heart", "get to the heart of the matter", "what is your heart telling you", "find it in your heart", and other heart related statements. They are not referring to the physical heart. They are referring to the spiritual heart. The inner person that contains all the unconscious, subconscious, conscious thoughts, images, beliefs, and feelings, plus the will and conscience. It’s the whole person. It's the wellspring of your whole life. It stores all the images and beliefs we have encountered and adopted. And these images and beliefs literally reverberate through the cells of the body, and influence physical health and healing. Healing of the whole person starts with healing the heart. Not the physical heart, but the “heart” that is the center and source of everything in our lives. When “heart issues” heal, so much else heals along with it. Join us for discussion and demonstration of how “heart issues” impact physical health, healing, and the Healing Control Mechanism in the body. Support Group Leaders: Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. and Chaplain Paul R. Johnson, M.Div. When: Third Tuesday each month (with an occasional exception) at 6:30 pm. - 8:00 pm at our healing clinic, Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist, 10908 Schuetz Road, St Louis, MO 63146, Weaving Internal Medicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Call to verify meeting date, 314-432-7802. For more information, read the article at www.PreventionAndHealing.com titled "New Medicine, New Biology: Spiritual Wellness, Spiritual Assessment, and Spiritual Care."

September 17 ACUpUNCTURE FOR dONATION dAy, dR. GOULd WILL WORK FOR FOOd 10AM-5PM. Want to experience acupuncture and help others at the same time? As a special event to help our community Dr. Rebecca Gould DC is offering acupuncture sessions in exchange for donations to Operation Food Search. Cash or checks for the food bank are preferred, then they can purchase what they need. Or bring non-perishable foods. Suggest donation $25 or equivalent. Acupuncture session goals; seasonal immune boost, sinus care, digestion, stress relief, beauty session, or you decide what you want to focus on for your visit!

No walk ins, reserve your time at the links below. Cost: By donation. Held at The Healing Center, 734 De Mun Avenue in Clayton, 631025. For details or to register call 314-727-2120

or find registration links at Meetup.com/HealingSTL or Facebook/HealingSTL. September 17 & 18 LEEd GREEN ASSOCIATE ExAM pREp CLASS Distinguish yourself with a LEED Green Associate credential!

USGBC-Missouri Gateway’s two full-day (16 hours total) LEED Green Associate Exam Prep course is designed to prepare participants for the LEED Green Associate exam. Skilled instructors will provide an introduction to LEED, discuss methods of sustainable project delivery and green building principals, and offer test taking tips. WHEN: Thursday, September 17 & Friday, September 18, 8:30 – 5:00 pm both days WHERE: Exact Location TBA FEE: $200.00 for USGBC-Missouri Gateway Members, $250.00 for Non-members, REGISTER: www.usgbc-mogateway.org/calendar.

September 19 25TH pESTO FEAST: MASSIvE FOOd GROWING IN THE URBAN CORE Sylvester Brown, former columnist for the St. Louis PostDispatch and founder of the Sweet Potato Project, will be the keynote speaker at the 25th Great Green Pesto Feast. He will remind us that food deserts in low income urban areas lack fresh fruits and vegetables. Is it really possible to produce food for large numbers of people in cities? If so, city farms may introduce urban youth to growing their own food. Shared food growing could be an essential part of rebuilding decimated communities. The Greens are seeking additional vegetarian donations. Tickets to the Pesto Feast are $25 at the door or $20 advance purchase. To make a donation, purchase an advance ticket, or get more information, call 314-727-8554. Also, see the Greens’ web site: www.gateway-greens.org.

September 26 GREEN AppLE dAy OF SERvICE Green Apple Day of Service gives parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations the opportunity to transform all schools into healthy, safe and productive learning environments through local service projects. Visit www.greenapple.org to find an event in your area or register your 2015 event! WHEN: Saturday, September 26 Learn More: www.greenapple.org.

September 27 30TH HEALTHy pLANET NATURAL LIvING ExpO Join us at the Webster Groves Recreation Comples, 33 East Glendale Road, 63119 for our Natural Living Expo. See page 3 in this issue for ino and disount tickets! 314-962-7748.

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