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TheHealthyPlanet APRIL, 2015

St. Louis’ Green & Healthy Living Magazine

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“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”

Ancient Indian Proverb

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strengths that will endure as long as life lasts.”

Rachel Carson Author & Ecologist

ST. LOUIS EARTH DAY 2015

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PUBLISHER’S CORNER

Thank You Mother Earth

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have been thinking about what it takes to love Mother Earth and to live a sustainable life. I wondered how we all got to this place and then I started thinking about how I became a “Greenie.” And that’s when it hit me. I really didn’t do all that much to “become” an environmentalist. That sounds so political. And if there is one thing I disdain, it’s making a political football out of our planet. I, like many of you, grew up enjoying the outdoors. Our family went camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking ... we grew up with a love for nature. I guess I can thank my mom and dad for that. My dad Chuck, loved to canoe Missouri’s beautiful rivers. We must have floated the Current River from Akers Ferry to Round Spring a dozen times in my youth. And when we weren’t floating or camping, we were playing sports with our faces in the turf. I can still remember the smell of grass and dirt as we rough and tumbled around the yard or the side hill that found us rolling and sliding down toward the street at my mother’s chagrin. But the fact is, so many of us have shared nature’s bounty and have supped at her table and danced in her fields. I grew up learning the names of Missouri’s trees and many of the wildflowers and birds and snakes and frogs. It made it all more personal when you saw a Leopard Frog or an Indigo Bunting instead of just an old frog or bird. In my young adulthood, I traveled, biked, hiked and explored many state and national parks. And every time I go into the woods, I think of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s words,

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“THIS is the forest primeval. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, Bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight ...” It just always felt right, felt good, felt comforting. I have to admit to hiking the Rockies with my Colorado sister and tapping a few sticks together to scare away the bears after seeing fresh droppings. So everything is not "tea and toast" all the time. You have to love and RESPECT the wilderness and like a good scout “Leave it better than you found it.” I have spent some tough times at high alttitudes catching my breath, all the while reveling in the fact that I was 12,760 feet above sea level sitting in the boulder field on Longs Peak, Colorado’s highest mountain. Or climbing New Hampshire’s tallest, Mount Washington, and being attacked by swarms of black flies. Nature is beautiful and challenging. That is why I love it, you can never take it for granted. And that’s why today, even though I don’t climb mountains, or backpack, or bicycle across England and France anymore (yes I did that once, too), I still have a serious love for the Earth and all she has to offer. So many of my outdoor experiences helped build my character and create a love for the environment. That’s why Sustainable Living is a big part of this magazine. It’s part of our mission to help “Green” things up ... in our communities, in our homes and for our children. I hope to go hiking with my grandson Jackson soon. Maybe for his 2nd birthday we will explore Shaw Nature Reserve and walk through the Whitmire Wildflower Garden so he can see the colors of the plants, watch the fluttering of the butterflies and smell summer’s scents.

I hope he will someday paddle a canoe down the Current River, explore the mysterious mangroves of the Everglades, snowshoe in the Rockies or hike the desert in Big Bend National Park. It doesn’t take a lot to become a lover of the Earth. I am sure it is already a part of many of us. So let’s not forget what memories are made of and who brought us to the dance. Plant a tree so that someday a child can climb in its branches and call it by its name, Silver Maple. Thank you Mother Earth.

Happy Earth Day!

J.B. Lester; Publisher

On The Cover: Earth Day art

by Marlaina Grattan, age 9.

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Celebrate Missouri Trees During Arbor Days in April Conservation Department Encourages Missourians to Plant Native Trees

Nursery near Licking offers Missouri residents a variety of native tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, and erosion control, as well as for wildlife food and cover. Orders are accepted from Nov. 1 to April 15 every year. For more information, visit the MDC website at mdc.mo.gov/node/4011. he Missouri Department of Conservation In celebration of Arbor Days and in cooperation (MDC) reminds Missourians that trees and with the Missouri Department of Transportation’s forests throughout the state are valuable to (MoDOT) “Trees for Tomorrow” program, MDC our health, communities, economy, and distributes nearly 100,000 native tree seedlings from environment. MDC encourages its George O. White State Missourians to celebrate the Nursery to fourth-grade classes value of Missouri trees and from more than 1,300 schools forests on Arbor Days in April throughout the state each spring by planting native trees and for local tree plantings. practicing proper tree care.

MoDOT supports the producNational Arbor Day is rection and distribution of the trees ognized on the last Friday of to offset the natural resources it April, which is April 24 for may disturb during construc2015. In addition, each state tion activities. The seedling disdetermines its own Arbor Day tribution supports MDC’s based on its unique climate and Discover Nature Schools proweather patterns. Missouri has gram, which provides gradebeen observing Arbor Day since appropriate curriculum and out1886 when the General door, hands-on activities to help Assembly declared that the first students learn about the imporFriday in April should be set tance of conservation. aside for the appreciation and Communities around the planting of trees.

Students plant trees in Joplin, MO. state also hold local Arbor Day This year’s Arbor Day in activities. For more information Missouri has been recognized through a proclamaon Arbor Day and Missouri’s 85 designated Tree City tion by Governor Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon as April 3.

USA communities, visit arborday.org and search MDC encourages Missourians to plant native “Missouri.” trees. Get more information on selecting proper trees For more information on how trees work for your for specific locations, along with planting tips, online wallet, health, family, community, environment, and at mdc.mo.gov/node/3321. economy, visit mdc.mo.gov/node/19335.

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an Earth Day Celebration that is Uniquely st. Louis!

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xperience the tradition of the 26th annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 26th from 10 am to 6 pm on the Muny Grounds of Forest Park.

Participate in a variety of handson educational activities, meet area non-profits that share the mission of Earth Day, and learn about sustainable products and services offered by local businesses. Enjoy three stages of entertainment, great food, and family-friendly programming throughout the duration of the festival. This year's event will include special features, like yoga classes all day for both adults and children, a rock climbing wall, and a Metro Bus mural painting. The theme of the festival is a message of inclusion "Earth Day Every Day...for Everyone!"

Event entry is free; the Earth Day Festival is a welcoming place where all are invited for celebration and learning.

Take the Earth Day Challenge by bringing a reusable bag, refillable water bottle and using low-impact transportation to get to Forest Park. Visitors who accomplish two of the three challenges receive an eco-friendly prize, like LED bulbs from Metro Lighting, native plant seedlings or Metro Transit day passes.

Visit the St. Louis Earth Day booth to claim your prize.

Over twenty food and beverage vendors will be serving up diverse, local cuisine and drinks at this year’s Festival. Bota Box will be selling and sampling their eco-friendly premium boxed wines and Schlafly will have a selection of local brews on tap, including their Organic IPA, which is brewed in honor of Earth Day. Nearby, Chipotle’s engaging visual experience will contrast the difference between fresh and processed foods - a difference you can taste at the handpicked Earth Day Cafe booths.

Seventeen Green Dining Alliance-certified restaurants and food trucks are featured in the Earth Day Cafe, at its new location along Theater Drive. Look for the Green Dining Alliance logo in your Festival Program or displayed on the booth to identify those who have committed to sustainable operations. All food vendors participate in the event’s Zero Waste initiative, serving on only recyclable and compostable service ware. Event waste is collected and sorted, thanks to Recycling On the Go volunteers and support from Subaru.

A fresh layout will be unveiled this year with themed “Experience” areas segmented to make it easy for visitors to navigate the Festival and experience all the celebration has to offer. Visitors can explore the following areas: Alternative Transportation and Fuels; Arts and Crafts; the Earth Day Café; Energy and Green Building; the Farmers Market; Home and Pets; Nature, Recreation and Wildlife; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; Wellness and Spirituality; and the Youth Corner.

The Festival will open this year with a ceremony conducted by Interfaith Power and Light and local clergy. Immediately following, free yoga led by Yoga Buzz will begin in the west pavilion and continue all day. After a brief greeting from Mayor Francis G. Slay at noon, the Joia AllSpecies Jamboree parade will begin at the Main Stage. From 1 pm - 3 pm, artists of all experience levels are invited to help paint a Metro bus with artist Genevieve Essen, sponsored by

Earthworms’ Castings with Jean Ponzi

Letter of intent my Dearest Earth: At this time, How can I be most useful?

How can I best serve?

My ideals are out of the closet (WOW!) Can I work (still) ahead of the curve?

I used to be a rare voice, Harping on Green so faintly.

I’m glad to have been a harbinger But that doesn’t mean I was saintly.

Heck, I’m an energy user, Writing by lamps lit by coal But I live pretty lightly compared to “the norm” Celebrating “lite” modes is my goal!

I’m in this Green groove for the long haul!

I feel truly blessed to be One who’s found her niche with Life Purpose That makes use of the best of me.

But I feel a deep need for an update, A refresher for my dream, A refinement of my focus: Better ways to steer Green to mainstream.

We need Earth-understanding, Science interplay with arts, And humankind needs change of mind And opening of hearts.

There are so many wonderful young folk, With vastly more oomph than I’ve; They’re embracing sustainable options They are bringing my visions alive!

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and Metro Arts in Transit.

The Main Stage and Earth Day Cafe Stage feature original regional artists, including Big Brother Thunder and the Master Blasters, Bo and the Locomotives, and Letter to Memphis. The Community Stage, located in the Youth Corner, boasts a full lineup of programming, including Circus Flora and a live bird show by the World Bird Sanctuary. The new Youth Corner includes a variety of hands-on art and science activities for kids of all ages. Continue the learning at the Ameren Missouri booth, where attendees can learn about energy efficiency, solar electricity and rebate programs.

In order to reduce the environmental footprint of the festival, visitors are encouraged to carpool,

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take the Metro or ride a bicycle and use Trailnet’s free bike valet. Construction projects in and around the park may increase travel time. For easy access, park at St. Louis Community College off Oakland and Hampton Ave, and take a free shuttle directly to the Festival. Biodiesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) buses provided by St. Louis Lambert International Airport will run every 15 minutes on the hour between 9:30 am and 6:30 pm. Check our website for up-to-date transportation information when planning your visit.

The Recycling Extravaganza, a collection event for hard-to-recycle items, will be part of the Festival for a fifth year, thanks to our sponsor Missouri American Water. The Recycling Extravaganza will take place in the parking lot of the St. Louis Community College Forest Park

Are there ways that I can support them?

Could my experience boost The efforts of new generations To make human habits more spruced?

Today’s ways of getting a message Across, or from Point A to B Have me feeling despairingly out of the loop, Like a dinosaur on TV. But I know I still have some to offer!

Evolution needs champions galore.

And I’m willing to keep on learning Stuff that humankind needs to explore!

Oh you seeds of clear direction, Come flower in me, with this spring!

In service to you, dear Nature I am seeking the message to bring.

Out of seven billion-plus This tiny speck, ‘twixt dust and dust, Is calling for the most relevant role To play, for as long as I’m body and soul.

Beloved Earth, with all your forces Guide me please into my best courses!

And Oh! Creator of All-That-Is Please help me Green up human biz!

My prayer is an affirmation For All My Relations and moi That my efforts will useful and relevant be, Will be healing and FUN Not doo-dah.

Jean Ponzi simply hosts conversations, in an antique yet still enjoyable medium (radio), Monday evenings, 7-8 pm. You are most welcome to tune in, to her show “Earthworms” on FM-88 KDHX. Or pick up a podcast anytime at www.kdhx.org/ondemand.

campus, off Oakland Avenue, from 10 am to 4 pm.

A full list of acceptable items, including everything from CFL light bulbs and bicycles to used shoes and small appliances, is updated regularly online so you can start collecting and planning your spring cleaning accordingly.

Start the celebration early - join us on Saturday afternoon at Earth Day Eve, a fundraiser to support the St. Louis Earth Day organization. This family-friendly event will be held on the Festival grounds, 4 pm to 7 pm, on Theatre Drive in the Earth Day Café. All are welcome to enjoy a selection of Festival food and kick back to the music of Jake’s Leg, who performed 26 years ago at the very first St. Louis Earth Day celebration. Face painting and t-shirt tie-dying, along with a silent auction and 50/50 raffle will be featured activities available at the event, for a nominal donation.

Tickets are available at www.stlouisearthday.org; all proceeds benefit the year-round programming of St. Louis Earth Day. St. Louis Earth Day is a non-profit 501c3 organization whose mission is to make every day earth day by cultivating environmental stewardship and engaging individuals, governments, businesses, schools and the non-profit sector in celebration, education and action to support a healthy and sustainable future.

The St. Louis Earth Day Festival is grateful for the support and partnership of many local businesses, companies and organizations. This event is sponsored in part by Ameren Missouri, Metro Transit, Bota Box, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Subaru, The City of St. Louis, KPLR 11/Fox 2, and Missouri American Water.

For detailed information and a complete list of sponsors including The Healthy Planet magazine, please visit www.stlouisearthday.org

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SWMD Grants Help Establish Area Solar Powered Compactors for Commingled (Single-Stream) Recycling

The St. Louis - Jefferson Solid Waste Management District is a regional agency that was created in 1993 to assist the public, private and nonprofit sectors in establishing and expanding waste reduction and recycling. The District includes the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Jefferson County and St. Charles County. For more information visit www.swmd.net or call 314-645-6753.

Medical Equipment Donation Drive Saturday, May 2, 2015 9 am - 2 pm Twelve Designated Walgreen’s Sites

For a list of locations, contact St. Louis HELP at 314-567-4700 or www.stlhelp.org Do you have medical equipment that is not being used? Do you need medical equipment? Now there is HELP...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECYCLING INFORMATION

• City of St. Louis www.stlouis-mo.gov/government (Departments & Agencies, click Recycling) • Jefferson County www.jeffcomo.org (Services, click Recycling) • St. Louis County www.recyclesaintlouis.com • St. Charles County http://health.sccmo.org/health (Environmental Division, click Green Programs) • St. Louis-Jefferson SWMD www.swmd.net

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n less than a year, solar powered recycling compactors have become an integral part of waste diversion programs among St Louis universities, hospitals, and municipalities. Of the growing number of solar compactors being used in this area alone, thirteen are in place as a result of recycling grants and are producing results.

Solar powered recycling stations are placed outside in high foot-traffic areas, such as main hospital entries, throughout university campuses, and in downtown shopping and eating areas. The stations have ergonomically designed doors for easy access by the users. In addition, the closed stations prevent animals, insects and water access while minimizing litter.

The solar compactors are about the same size as traditional recycling bins, yet due to the solar powered compaction capability, they hold substantially more material - five times the capacity.

Where a traditional trash container holds 32 gallons, these state-of-the are systems can hold up to 150 gallons of material.

The enhanced capacity combined with specialized software enables more targeted emptying so the user can move from a standard schedule of collection (regardless of volume) to collecting only when the station is full.

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Specialized software provides realtime and historical data for each unit, as well as for a collection of units, including data on recycling diversion rates, fullness, and station status, all accessible though a web-based application. With the monitoring capability and customized notifications, each station’s fullness, location, and collection history can be monitored.

In the St Louis area alone, these stations have diverted almost 3/4 of a ton of recycling from the waste stream in the past 6 months. By placing recycling stations next to or very close to waste stations, the amount of recycling is maximized and clearly indicated signage on the side panels of these units minimizes contamination.

Local grant recipients include St. John’s Mercy Hospital, Webster University and the St. Louis University. These entities operate a total of 16 state of the art recycling stations. These institutions, like many others, administer a multitude of recycling and waste reduction programs throughout their operations. Some of their additional programs include composting of food waste and other organics, recycling electronics, diverting institutional and industrial waste, sponsoring education and collection events and purchasing environmentally friendly products. They

have already diverted millions of tons of useful materials over the years and there appears to be no limit their sustainability commitment.

To help establish the presence of recycling compactors in the area, the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District provided grants to assist local entities further their success in recycling and responsibility.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resource facilitates the availability of recycling and waste reduction funding throughout the state.

Solar powered compactors for recycling and waste stations are manufactured by Bigbelly.

For more information, contact www.bigbelly.com.

Flooring Systems Carpet Reclamation Program Promises 100% Diversion

ore than three (3) million tons of carpet is produced in the United States each year. At the same time, four billion pounds of carpet is discarded annually; with only about one percent being recycled.

Flooring Systems, Inc. stepped up to the challenge of carpet reclamation in 2010 by initiating a local program and making it their number one goal. They accept carpet from any project and promise 100% diversion from landfills.

Flooring Systems, Inc. (FSI) realized how vital it was for their business to “Do the right thing,” towards environmental responsibility.

Subsequently, their carpet reclamation program has diverted more than four (4) million pounds of carpet from local landfills to date. FSI is the leader in St. Louis for carpet reclamation and recycling and is listed as forth in the nation according to the Ecollect program. Forming and maintaining alliances with local and national environmental organizations increases their ability to expand carpet recycling capabilities by remaining current and compliant while addressing environmental challenges.

FSI partners locally with public and nonprofit entities to host public collection events within St. Louis County and Jefferson County communities.

FSI receives carpet from large general contractors and independent residents. Drop-off is available with a fee and arrangements can be made to pick up large jobs. The carpet is collected and accessed for reclamation at their 40,000 squarefoot facility located in St. Louis County.

Now celebrating their 20th year in operation, the company has grown significantly in the number of jobs needed to manage the huge volume of materials. Their current goal is to process one (1) million pounds of used carpet each year. The vol-

ume of carpet collected is calculated by yardage and converted into tonnage.

FSI now services most of the largest construction contracting business and office management companies in St. Louis. Carpet that is reusable is donated to local charities.

As a flooring company, FSI’s primary business involves the installation of carpeting, wood flooring, resilient flooring and ceramic tile for commercial clients. Due to their alliances with environmental organizations, FSI has access to three carpet mills and other companies involved in reclamation and flooring maintenance.

The St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural resources provided grant assistance in support of this recycling and waste reduction project.

For more information, Flooring Systems, Inc. can be reached at 314-329-9319 or www.flooringsystemsinc.net.

Pattonville Schools Implement District-Wide Organics Collection

he Pattonville School District has always been “green;” as reflected in their school colors. But they’re actually getting greener every day. Their latest sustainability endeavor is launching a food composting program at five of the district’s school cafeterias.

High school and middle school students are now provided with 5-compartment compostable lunch trays rather than non-decomposable Styrofoam trays.

In just over seven months, the pilot program diverted more than 2.5 tons of organic waste from landfills. Currently, a little more than half of the district’s 5,700 students participate daily in composting.

Every day after eating, everyone places their compostable trays – along with any food waste –

while generating a useful product, it helps educate the students and staff about the impact they make both individually and as a whole.

Being engaged in the process and impact of recycling serves as hands-on, everyday reminder, of their personal contribution to helping the environment.

into the specially identified containers. The kitchens are also provided with organics containers so the staff can easily handle food waste generated from meal preparation.

The program not only decreases waste

Over the years, the Pattonville School District has continued to expand its recycling and waste reduction efforts. Currently, the district is recycling 297 tons of single-stream (comingled) materials per year; roughly 28% of their total waste stream.

In 2015, the Pattonville School District was awarded additional grant funding to expand the pilot program into a permanent program throughout the district’s 10 schools. With the entire Pattonville school district participating, they will soon be diverting twice as much organic waste from landfills.

The success of the trial program now results in a significant contribution to expanding the life of the landfills, all while involving and educating students and staff about the importance and longterm benefits of their participation.

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City of Sunset Hills Celebrates Earth Day April 18 In Partnership with GO (Green Objectives)

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n Saturday April 18, just before Earth Day, The City of Sunset Hills is honoring our environment in partnership with GO (Green Objectives).

FREE FAMILY FUN! Join in on celebrating the beauty of nature at a family fun event for all ages! The Celebration kicks off at 10:00 am on Saturday April 18, 2015 and will be held at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 South Lindbergh. NEW THIS YEAR! The city has partnered with Trailnet and Sunset Cyclery, to bring our first bicycle rodeo which will be held on the front campus parking lot by the community center. All ages are welcome.

By introducing bicycling with youth and adults, you’re promoting a great way to get exercise and quality family time! Bring or ride your bike to enjoy this event!

As in prior years, the Celebration will feature: • Children’s activities, with a clown, a balloon creator, a face painter and bounce house • Green vendor fair with a variety of educational materials and products • Tree seedling giveaway • Sunset Hills Garden Club and South County Tech Greenhouse will have an offering of plants and advice • Free hotdogs while supplies last.

A highlight of the annual Earth Day Celebration is Recycling! Donate cans, clothing, shoes, electronics, glasses and paint to be recycled! This year free paper shredding will

also be available from 10am to 1pm (five boxes per family); Lindbergh Elementary Students return again this year to display their creative works. Children from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade will have over 130 pieces of art displayed in the Sunset Hills Community Center during the day of the event. Stop by and be inspired by the talents of these young artists and their interpretation of celebrating Earth Day! Earth Day is a day that you can give back with a simple act. The Sunset Hills Parks and Recreation encourages you to celebrate in your own way. Here are some suggestions: plant a tree; use nature to make a craft; pick up some trash; clean a river; use earth-friendly products; go on a family hike, reduce, reuse and recycle.

Upcoming events offered by the Sunset Hills Parks & Recreation Department include: • Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5th at 1:00pm • City Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, April 25 starting at 8am • Trivia Night on Saturday, April 18 Doors open at 6:30, Trivia starts at 7:00.

Be sure to check out the various fitness programs offered and more! Follow the City of Sunset Hills Parks & Recreation Facebook page daily for information on all programs, events and happenings.

For additional information please call 314842-7265 or visit www.sunset-hills.com.

City of Chesterfield to Host Earth Day Festival: Drive-Thru Recycling, Entertainment and Eco-Friendly Products and Information

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he Chesterfield Earth Day Festival is one of the region’s largest Earth Day events and offers a convenient recycling drive-thru, ecofriendly and up-cycled products, information exhibits, plus cultural music and dance performances!

The Chesterfield Citizens Committee for the Environment will host the Chesterfield Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Chesterfield Mall, located at 291 Chesterfield Center. This is a FREE community event for all ages to enjoy!

Participants can enjoy visiting with informational exhibitors and vendors selling upcycled and recycled art and craft items and nearly anything that can be recycled will be collected at the drive-thru recycling area on the parking lot near Jared’s Jewelers. Most items are free of charge, however, there are additional fees for some TVs; $20 for CRT (large back) televisions under 27 inches and $40 for CRT televisions over 27 inches. Items that are not accepted include thermostats, smoke detectors and alkaline batteries.

A Youth in Science Expo will display this year’s Science Fair exhibits in the lower level

by Dillard’s. Free confidential document shredding will be provided by Shred-It (fivebox limit). And the Citizens Alliance for Positive Youth (CAPY) and the Chesterfield Police Department will be collecting prescription and over-the-counter medications, inhalers, ointments and patches. In an effort to help with the Monarch Butterfly popula-

tion, a limited supply of milkweed plants will also be given away.

The popular recycling drivethru take place on the parking lot near Jared’s also from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Limited capacity exists for most vendors, so firstcome/first-served. The following items are being accepted: • Bicycles (St. Louis Bicycle Works) • Single stream recyclables such as glass, plastic, paper, cardboard and aluminum (Republic Services) • Electronics, TVs, computers, and small appliances (MRC) *Fees for some TVs apply.

• Used clothing, linens, and paired shoes (Remains, Inc.) • CFL light bulbs and tool pack batteries (Home Depot) • New and used building materials (Habitat for Humanity) • Buttons, beads, board games, and children’s books (St. Louis Teacher’s Recycle Center) • Fabric and sewing notions (Charity Sharity) • Confidential Document Shredding by Shred-It *5-box limit per family; limited capacity available.

• Prescription and over-the Counter Medications – Chesterfield Police Dept For more information on the event and recycling in Chesterfield, go to www.chesterfield.mo.us and search for Earth Day or call 636.537.4000.

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Green Living Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Topics For Healthy Living

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by Melissa Vatterott, MCE Food & Farm Coordinator Coalition For The Environment www.moeniron.org

The Foodshed:

Where Farmers, Foodies & Environmentalists Come Together

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hen we take a look at our “Foodshed,” the 100 mile radius around St. Louis, nearly half a million people or 12% of the Foodshed population live in areas of limited healthy food access. For those individuals, if they want to eat healthy, let alone eat locally, they would have a difficult time finding healthy foods in their neighborhoods. In addition, many individuals who live in areas of limited food access have modest to low incomes.

Therefore, even if individuals in limited food access areas can find a way to reach healthy food markets, the higher prices often seen on local, organic, and/or pasture-raised foods create another barrier to increasing local healthy food consumption. Addressing this issue of true consumer choice requires looking at prices and researching policies needed to make healthy food more affordable.

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Communicating the local food demand and assisting farmers in reaching more markets are only some of the needs for thriving, healthy, local food systems.

Addressing the issues of limited food access and no true consumer choice are equally important. Across Missouri, many of the areas with the highest rates of obesity and diabetes overlap with areas that have few food stores offering healthy, fresh food.

The St. Louis Regional Food Study outlines the current state of our food system. The next step is to identify barriers to increasing local food production, access, and consumption. By engaging with local farmers, public health advocates, nutritionists and local food enthusiasts, we are exploring opportunities for creating thriving, healthy, local food systems in Missouri.

Our industrialized agriculture system also impacts our health and environment.

Monocultures that prioritize growing one or two crops over hundreds of acres and large scale livestock operations are degrading our soils. Intensive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to maximize production threatens food safety and water quality. Food produced this way may be cheaper, but it costs us in our health and in the damage we do to our environment.

If you are interested in participating in MCE’s local food efforts to make fresh, local food affordable and accessible, please contact Melissa Vatterott, MCE’s Food and Farm Coordinator, at mvatterott@moenviron.org.

The St. Louis Regional Food Study is available at: www.moenviron.org/stlfoodshed.

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Green Schools Quest: Transforming How & Where We Learn Friend and former superintendent of the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District, Linda Henke is the founder of the Santa Fe Center for Transformational School Leadership. Linda and colleagues have identified the following four cornerstones of he Green Schools Quest is a protransformational school leadership: scholarject-based sustainability chalship, leadership, stewardship, and citizenlenge that empowers k-12 stuship. After speaking with Linda, I decided to dents to become leaders in transput the Green Schools Quest to the test. forming their school environments.

Scholarship: The Green Schools Quest Initiated by the U.S. Green Building Council-Missouri Gateway Chapter, the Katie Belisle-Iffrig helps students understand and address sustainability opportunities and challenges that Green Schools Quest provides participating exist within their schools. It introduces 21st schools with volunteer sustainability experts to act as century environmental literacy skills that increase green mentors to help create no or low-cost, sustainknowledge and expertise in addressing increasingly able practices for their schools. complex environmental and sustainability issues.

Now in its second year, the Green Schools Quest Citizenship: The program challenges student parhas attracted both new and returning schools resulting ticipants to reach beyond their classrooms and school in over 70 unique sustainability-related projects! These setting. It invites students to share what they have projects range from the installation of rain gardens to learned not only with their classmates, but also with managing storm water run-off, to a play written to their teachers, their parents, and their community. inspire teachers to incorporate sustainability education Leadership: The Quest encourages students to see across the school curriculum. themselves as part of a larger effort and as leaders.

For some participants, the Green Schools Quest has They are empowered and gain a sense of competency been a life-transforming experience. One middlein solving real-world problems. school student reported, “My experience with the green Stewardship: Participants in the Green Schools schools quest was life-changing.” Another student Quest understand the interrelationships that exist in remarked, “I now see that a person can take his/her nature. They develop a sense of responsibility to own initiative and help the environment.” become good stewards of the Earth.

It is not just the students who are being inspired to The Green Schools Quest provides a spark for leadbecome leaders on behalf of a healthy planet. Some ership and ongoing interest in education for sustainschool administrators now include sustainability initiaability. Now it is up to us as parents, grandparents, edutives in their annual Missouri School Improvement cators, administrators, and mentors of all stripes to take Program reports. In schools throughout the metro area action to keep the desire for a high quality of life and a and beyond, teachers, parents, and community memhealthy planet burning.Interested in seeing this passion bers are working with students to help them achieve for sustainable schools in person? Join us on April 15th their quest goals. Even the boy scouts are coming from 5:30 – 7:30 at Keysor Elementary (725 North together to offer their support.

Geyer, Kirkwood, 63122) for the Annual Green As a parent and a green schools mentor, I am happy Schools Event, where we’ll be announcing the winners the Green Schools Quest has become a spark for transand celebrating the participants of the 2014 – 2015 formational leadership and a rallying point for educaGreen Schools Quest! To register for this free event, tion for sustainability. As an educator, I wanted to dig visit www.usgbc-mogateway.org/calendar. deeper, so I went to a trusted source.

By Katie Belisle-Iffrig, Chair, Green Schools Committee, USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter and Author, Going Green for the GENIUS

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Honeysuckle:

Scourge of the Wild Woods

By Emily Render

State Parks will demonstrate how to identify bush honeysuckle and remove it while taking a oneysuckle sounds like a sweet walk on Missouri’s most popular state park. little plant, but don’t be fooled.

Whether you’re a landowner or a concerned A few species of citizen, you’ll not want to miss Naturalists from this invasive bush hontraining. And this isn’t just an eysuckle have ecologists on high Missouri State educational event: Research sugalert. gests that edges of bush honeyParks will Originally planted as ornasuckle invasion, such as trails, mentals in urban areas, bush hon- demonstrate how “are ideal locations to focus eradieysuckle (Amur honeysuckle and to identify bush cation efforts, and thickets along Morrow’s honeysuckle) is spreadthe edge of the current distribution ing to the Missouri countryside, honeysuckle and are most likely to succumb to constrangling native plants and trees remove it while trol measures and allow the rein their wake. Birds eat its berries establishment of native species.” in the city, fly out to the woods, taking a walk on By attending this event, you are and spread its seed underneath Missouri’s most helping to protect the Missouri their perches. Its monstrous popular state park. countryside. effects are due to the fact that it The Honeysuckle Hike begins greens up before most native species and grows at the Augusta Trailhead on the Katy Trail at from 6 to 20 feet tall. The early green-up 10:00 a.m. Those under 18 should be accompashades out everything growing underneath it, nied by a parent or guardian. For those interincluding native plants and wildflowers, and ested in helping to remove the honeysuckle, when thickets get too thick, it limits physical tools and protective gear will be provided by access to property. Some research suggests it Missouri State Parks. also promotes the spread of tick-borne disease.

Following the Honeysuckle Hike, all are Preventing bush honeysuckle from infestinvited to an after party at the Augusta Brew ing farm or woodlands is one of the best investHaus on the trail from 12:30-2 p.m. The ments a landowner can make. The goal of the Texas Giants will be playing at the brewery and Augusta Honeysuckle Hike is to limit the brats and cold drinks will be available. spread along the Katy Trail.

For more information on the hike and the You can sign up for a guided honeysuckle latest news about bush honeysuckle, please hike on April 19. Naturalists from Missouri visit www.StopHoneysuckle.org.

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SPRING PLANTING FESTIVAL 15th ANNUAL

May 3, 4, 2015

Admission: $5 per adult.

Children 16 and under admitted free!

Traditional music on multiple stages all day both days!

Hundreds of varieties of seeds and plants for all of your planting needs!

The Great Augusta Honeysuckle Hike Augusta Trailhead on The Katy Trail Sunday, April 19 • 10 am

National speakers making presentations about food, gardening, and sustainable living.

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Meet your fellow hikers and a State Parks Naturalist for a free two-hour hike on the Katy Trail to identify and remove invasive plants - including bush honeysuckle, our most damaging plant species.

After your guided hike, share tales of fighting Missouri's Enemy Of The State over a bratwurst and a cold drink at the Augusta Brewery on the Trail with music by the Texas Giants!

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April, 2015

HealtHy Planet Guide to CSas

(Community Supported Agriculture)

Your Guide To Fresh, Local Produce & Products Grown and Raised Responsibly

by Crystal Stevens La Vista CSA Farm (CSA) Community Supported Agriculture Farms operate under a subscription model. Shareholders or members pay up front to help the small farmer cover seed and operating costs at the beginning of the growing season. Members then receive a weekly share of the seasonal harvest grown throughout an allotted period of time, typically 20-25 weeks. Some CSA Farms require or suggest that members volunteer on the farm in addition to paying a subscription fee. The members share in both the risks and the benefits with the farmer, meaning that they enjoy the surplus and bounty during the great harvests, but also show patience and understanding when a crop failure occurs due to sometimes uncontrollable or unforeseen factors such as weather, plant disease, swarms of insects or wildlife.

The members get to know their farmers and in turn develop a connection with their food. Often times, members visit the farms to pick their own herbs, fruits, flowers, peas, beans and cherry tomatoes. Local foods grown without pesticides help to improve overall health because the food is fresh, often harvested the morning of the pick-

up, especially since you receive them weekly and will integrate them into your diet.

While local foods may seem slightly more expensive, it helps to think of it in terms of spending a few extra dollars per week to reduce the overall healthcare costs and to improve the health of the environment. Actually, local foods can be affordable. A CSA box is between $25 and $55 per week and may include simply fresh fruits vegetables and herbs. Custom boxes may be built to include local cheese, meats, dry goods and value added products.

A produce box is very affordable and averages just $35 for 8-12 vegetables per week which is reasonable when compared to organically grown produce at the grocery store. Additionally, spending a few extra dollars on food grown using sustainable practices may be seen as making a contribution to the future of the planet.

Supporting localized food systems significantly reduces the carbon foot print by reducing the number of miles that food travels and also circulates funds back into the local economy.

Joining a CSA Farm is just one of many ways in which you can become involved in food issues within your community. You have choices to make in terms of what is right for you and your family. A CSA typically meets the vegetable needs of a couple. Large families may need to supplement their CSA with a few trips to the Farmers Market. For our mostly vegetarian family of four, a CSA share is plenty.

Eating locally shifts your view on food and what to prepare when. Creativity enters the kitchen with heirloom and specialty produce that may make an appearance in your CSA Box throughout a season. It is great to plan ahead; find out what grows locally during each month in your region and ask farmers and neighbors how they prepare their seasonal produce. Check your local Meetups and garden clubs for recipe ideas. Typically, CSA Farms provide a weekly newsletter packed with information about the week’s share which includes recipes and farm happenings. Most farms are on various social media sites, providing recipe ideas and tips for planning ahead.

Crystal farms at La Vista CSA Farm, where her husband is the Executive Farmer. Together, they sow the seeds, transplant into the ground, cultivate the rows, and harvest the bounty. They understand the importance of the CSA model to engage community involvement, educate the public, to support local businesses and to circulate funds back into the local economy. They see growing food is an artistic expression. When they are farming, the plants are their medium and the field is their canvas.

Throughout the growing season, their surroundings supply them with a vast ongoing array of subject matter.

From twisted carrots to dew droplets on the leaves, the farm provides endless inspiration for their artistic endeavors. Crystal enjoys documenting the process through photojournalism, botanical illustrations and field journaling.

La Vista Farm Since 2002 Mid May through late October Non GMO seeds Produce is grown using sustainable methods.

(No synthetic pesticides! No synthetic Herbicides!)

La Vista offers a Spring Greens Share starting in April.

Offers members a variety of over 120 vegetables, fruits and herbs that can be grown in the region including specialty and heirloom varieties as well as medicinal herbs for teas and tinctures. Standard items include broccoli, cabbage, Napa cabbage, Bok choi, Gourmet Salad Mix, specialty Asian greens mix, fresh herbs, carrots, eggplant, golden zucchini, heirloom tomatoes, sun gold cherry tomatoes, kale, chard, peppers, eggplant, scallions, potatoes, colorful bell peppers, garlic, sweet potatoes, Winter squash, and much more. Visit website for a complete list.

Shareholders also enjoy access to the pick your own field, in which they can bring the whole family out for a day of picking delicious sugar snap peas, fresh herbs, strawberries, green beans, three varieties of cherry tomatoes, stunning flower bouquets, and medicinal herbs.

Farm Pick-Up on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2pm7pm in Godfrey, IL (45 minutes from St. Louis) . St. Louis pick-up every Saturday morning from 7am9am at Garden Heights Nursery on 1605 South Big Bend Blvd in Richmond Heights. Edwardsville Pick-Up on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm at Green Earth Grocery. www.lavistacsa.org. Find us on Facebook by typing Community Supported Garden at La Vista Godfrey IL. Full Share $575 Alternate Share $325 + one time delivery fee of $35 for pick up in St. Louis, MO or Edwardsville, IL Sign up at www.lavistacsa.org Email crystal@lavistacsa.org Call (618)467-2104. Sign Up at our booth in

the Farmers Market Section at STL Earth Day and at the Tower Grove Farmers Market Kick off Festival.

Open House and Farm Tour May 9th 12-2.

La Vista provides 15 Community Offering Shares to low-income families and donates over 1,000 lbs of produce to local food pantries.

Eric and Crystal teach a variety of workshops ranging from foraging wild edibles, sap on tap maple syrup workshop, outdoor cooking, permaculture, Vermiculture and using medicinal herbs.

See http://www.lavistaelc.org/elc.htm for more info.

Weekly e-newsletter with fresh seasonal recipes from The Farmers Table.

Farmer Crystal writes a Seed to Table Column for Feast Magazine and is a regular contributor to The Healthy Planet magazine. Crystal blogs for Mother Earth News. She is the author of Grow Create Inspire which will be published this year. See her blog growingcreatinginspiring.blogspot.com La Vista CSA Farm is located on the scenic bluffs of the Mighty Mississippi, 4350 Levis Lane Godfrey IL 62035.

Crown Valley Organics Since 2013.

24 Weeks from May – November Find out more or sign up at www.crownvalleyorganics.com or call (573) 535-4633.

We farm using low-till raised beds and absolutely no GMOs or harmful synthetic chemicals! Each weekly bushel size share box contains 8 or more different types of vegetables, fruits & herbs! Check out our website to see exactly what we plan to have available to harvest for each week of the growing season! We offer weekly recipes, and potluck gatherings on our gorgeous farm and vineyard in Sainte Genevieve. Pick-up locations: Tower Grove Market, South St. Louis; Rolling Ridge Nursery, Webster Groves; Greenscape Gardens, Manchester; Sugar Creek Gardens, Kirkwood. Full Share (Weekly) = $550; Partial Share (Biweekly) = $280.

Dry Dock Farm Since 2008 June through October Members receive a variety of vegetables and herbs grown without pesticides including green beans, potatoes, broccoli, sweet corn, kale, radishes, and much more.

Home deliveries with a cooler with 6 to 8 vegetable varieties. Each vegetable variety is based on a serving of 4.

Example share: 1 lb. of green beans, 1 head of cabbage, 1 1/2 lb. of potatoes, 1 head of broccoli, 6 ears of sweet corn, 1 bunch of Kale, 1 bunch of Radishes. Included in their shares are 1 dozen farm fresh vegetarian fed cage-

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Riverhillspoultry.com. Full Shares $55.00 per week delivered every week to your home for 22 weeks . Half Shares $55.00 per week delivered every other week for 11 weeks . 4 week winter CSA share consists of storage vegetables, fresh greens, root crops, fresh herbs, fruit and eggs). Payment plans are available. Email drydocfarm@windstream.net Sign up at riverhillspoultry.com.

573-384-5859.

EarthDance Farms Since 2010 Mid May-October 31st. $600 per season Thanksgiving shares available in November Website: www.earthdancefarms.org Tori Dahl, apprenticeship@earthdancefarms.org, 314-521-1006.

Earth Dance Farms grows over 100 varieties of vegetables including kale, cabbage, squash, tomatoes, radish, leeks, greens mix, potatoes, peas, beets, spinach, pumpkin, cucumbers, onions, sweet potatoes, collards, garlic, arugula, chard, turnips, zucchini, peppers, cauliflower, and many more! The only fruits are various melons. You-pick herbs and flowers also available to members on the farm. Example share (size of box, bag, etc): Varies seasonally. 7-10 items per share. Includes veggies, herbs, and recipes. "What's Fresh" email newsletter will keep you posted on what to expect each week.

Price breakdown: $625 for new members, which translates to $25 per week. We require a $100 deposit and $25 new member fee to secure a spot, then 2 payments of $250, due March 31st and April 30th.

Pick up will be from 8am-12pm at the Ferguson Farmer's Market. (20 S. Florissant Rd.) How to sign up: Fill out the registration form and CSA Contract on our website. Then mail the signed contract and deposit/new member fee to: EarthDance, 233 Dade Ave, Ferguson, MO 63135.

Fair Shares CCSA (Combined CSA) Since 2008 the original combined CSA in STL Offering a 48-week season from April February for over 450 families in St. Louis.

Local happy produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, yogurt, nuts, grains, pasta, bread, candy, coffee, canned goods and more from over 75 farms and producers.

We offer four types of shares, which all include a meat or protein, a variety of seasonal produce, dairy and other staples. $50 Full Share picks up weekly, $50 Half Share picks up bi-weekly, $33 Mini Share picks up weekly. NEW Fair Shares Delivered! Mini Shares delivered to the workplace with minimum number of member signups required. $40/week. Annual, Semi-annual, Quarterly or Monthly payment options available..

Pickups in Midtown (Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30 7:00), UCity (Wednesdays 4:30-6:00) and Kirkwood (Thursdays 4:15-6:00).

Sara Hale, sara@fairshares.org, 314.853.5743 Twitter: @fairsharesccsa Facebook: Fair Shares CCSA. What sets Fair Shares apart is that we create collaborations with farms and small producers to include local ingredients in the prepared foods we offer to members, including pasta, soups, cookie doughs, condiments and more. We pay our farmers well, and we pay them on

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All non-produce items in the shares are tradable so members can customize their shares to suit their dietary preferences. Working with a vast array of farmers gives our members an incredible variety of produce, and with all the other items we carry, it's easy to eat local exclusively all year long.

Leafy Greens Farm 20 CSA memberships are available in 2015 Farming since 2011 Farmers: Damian Sullivan and Amber Price CSA Time Frame: Mid May – October 31th In each share, CSA members will receive 8-12 different organically grown vegetables, herbs, and fruits.

Shares will include non-gmo and many heirloom varieties.

CSA shares will include the following: cabbage, lettuce, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, brussel sprouts, Asian greens, peas, beans, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, onions, garlic, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, tomatillos, beets, carrots, collards, edamame, melons, berries, pumpkins, and more.

What sets us apart: CSA members will receive seasonal surprises in their boxes such as baked goods, pickles, and jelly. We will be offering free-range chickens and eggs for an additional cost. Also, CSA members will receive recipes and invitations to farm events and workshops. We will teach members how they can extend the freshness of their produce, preserve extras for winter, and minimize waste.

The pick-up location will be in St. Peters, MO on every other Thursday and Friday from 12pm – 7pm. We understand that people have busy lives and we want to offer you convenient pick-ups every two weeks.

Pricing: $720 for 24 weeks, which is only $30/week or $4.30/day per share. Payment plans are available.

Please contact us for more details.

Website: www.leafygreensfarm.com Email: info@leafygreensfarm.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/leafygreensfarm Phone: 636-262-9792 Lee Farms CSA Since 2007 CSA runs for 20 weeks, begins 1st week of June and runs until mid-October.

The CSA is produce (vegetables, watermelons, cantaloupes), and eggs. Meat from Lee Farms is available throughout the year as an additional purchase.

Everything in the Lee Farms CSA share box is grown on our farm by our family.

The share box will contain 6 to 10 different items each week and will range from 7 to 10 pounds of vegetables. A share costs $495 for the season. Larger families purchasing multiple shares receive a 10% discount.

We have established pick-up sites in: Ladue, Skinker/DeBaliviere, Central West End, South City, Webster Groves, Crestwood, St. Charles, and Warrenton.

The pick-up sites are divided into Tuesday or Thursday delivery days. This balance is important to ensure fresh veggies for all, and is determined as sign-ups progress.

New sites can be established if interest warrants.

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Church Rd Truxton, MO 63381 www.facebook.com/leefarms rusty@leefarms.net 314 954 0551 cell 636 597 9921 farm Liberty Farm Since 2013 May 4th through November 2nd Members receive variety of seasonal vegetables, average of 8-10 lbs of produce throughout 26 weeks.

Visit liberty-farm.net for a list of crops.

Monday pick-ups are at the farm in Affton, from 6pm to 7pm. Saturday pick-ups at their booth at the Tower Grove Farmers Market from 8am to 12pm.

They also have a delivery option for certain areas. www.liberty-farm.net. Full share $500-$540 (depending on type of payment) Half share option is either an average of 4-5 lbs. of food for 26 weeks, or 810 lbs. of food every other week (13 weeks) at a cost of $255-$290 (depending on payment methods) Sign up on www.liberty-farm.net to receive emails about upcoming classes and events.

Contact Chris@liberty-farm.net or www.libertyfarm.net or call 314-717-1155 for more information Local Chef StL May through November (24 weeks) Members receive vegetables, fruits, pastured eggs, antibiotic free meats, hormone free dairy as well as a Local Chef value added product. Pick up locations in Chesterfield, Weldon Spring, Manchester. Full and half shares available. Contact Robert Uyemura at localchefstl@att.net for more information Local Farmer Crop Boxes Year Round $25 per week $30 per week for custom box Full and Half Shares Home delivery and several pick up locations available. Sustainably grown Garden Share includes seasonal vegetables. Custom share may include bread, meat, eggs, yogurt and more. www.Localfarmercsa.com More CSAs on page 12

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Shared Bounty CSA

Clarksville, MO

A Community Supported Agriculture Group

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Fresh, High Quality, Seasonal Produce...

Right To Your Door 20 weekly deliveries of 15-20 lbs of produce during the 2014 calendar year

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April, 2015

5 Reasons To Support Your Local Organic Farmers

by Brigitte Zettl of Crown Valley Organics

Local Harvest Grocer –Weekly Harvest Since 2009 $50 per week • Shares are provided year-round Members receive an aggregated weekly food subscription. Customers can choose vegetarian, omnivore or even a "paleo" option. CSA members also get 10% off of other purchases when they check out at their grocery store. In low produce months, we provide North American Organic Produce as well as dairy options as a supplement. Shares may include coffee, tea, eggs, mushrooms, poultry, or prepared foods.

Pick up/delivery info: Three pick-up days/times are available. Pick up your Weekly Harvest at the Tower Grove Store. Fridays 2-8:00 p.m. Sundays 28:00 p.m. Mondays 2-8:00 p.m. Delivery options are availabe. localharvestgrocery.com. $50 a week + tax.

Email weeklyharvest8@gmail.com. Or call Tower Grove 314 865-5260.

Macs Local Buys Grocery Bag $800 • Bi-weekly -mid may through mid November Pick up on Wednesday evenings at south parking lot Civil Life Brewery 4:307:30pm. Items include pastured meats, pork, beef, poultry, seasonal produce from Three Rivers Community Farm, canned goods, and dry goods www.macslocalbuys.com.

New Roots Urban Farm Since 2005 mid May through October with 2 off weeks, 22 weeks total Offers members a variety of 8 to 10 seasonal vegetables a week plus fresh herbs.Pick up Friday afternoons 2-6pm at the farm a mile north of downtown St Louis. www.newrootsurbanfarm.com. Full Share $550 Sign up at newrootsurbanfarm@gmail.com. Everything grown organically.

Because we only offer a limited number of shares each year and our farm is run in a collaborating/cooperative style we often build great connection with our share holders.

Our City Farm CSA Since 2010 May - October Heirloom Produce, Pastured Poultry, Soy-free Eggs Whole/Half/Mixed shares Cafeteria-style plan, flexible pricing Central West End pickup/local delivery Sign up online- www.ourcityfarm.com/members or call us at 314-282-5290 www.ourcityfarm.com Contact Jeri Villarreal info@ourcityfarm.com 314-282-5290

Seeds of Hope Farm Since 2011 Seeds of Hope CSA provides roughly a $20 value per share per week, mostly vegetables. Shares are available for pickup at 1120 Trampe Avenue in Spanish Lake on Friday from 3PM-7PM. A drop spot is also planned for Saturdays at Overland Farmers Market from 8-12. Additional pick up locations are in Overland and Bel-Ridge. Subsidized shares are $10 per week, payable at time of pickup. Sponsorship and standard shares are payable at once or in two halves. Sponsorship Share is roughly $28 per week for 25 weeks. (Pro rated if signup is after start of season). Time frame in which produce is provided: mid May through October. Contact info & how to sign up: seedsofhopefarm.org To sign up or learn more, contact Gabriel at ghahn@caastlc.org or 314.566.8643.

Shared Bounty CSA Since 2009 Late May until early November • Fruits, berries vegetables and herbs A full share is approx. 15 to 20 lbs. per week. A half share is approx. 7 to 10 lbs. Full share at our farm---$ 770.00, or delivered to your door for---$ 960.00 Half share at our farm---$ 445.00, or delivered to your door for---$645.00 We offer farm pickup at our farm in Troy Mo., or we also offer delivery right to your door. Visit www.sharedbounty.com , and fill out the membership form and mail it to us.Contact Jim Prouhet, jim@sharedbounty.com.314-280-7268 Soil Shares CSA - A multi farm CSA 20 weeks $400 full share available Pick up on Wednesdays from 4-7pm at Schlafly Farmer’s Market. Farmer owned and operated. Share includes sustainably grown produce, value added products ( baked and canned goods) Coffee, flowers, pastured meats, eggs, poultry, mushrooms and bread are available. www.soilsharescsa.com Terripin Farms June through October $575 full share $400 half share Shares include a variety of vegetables Pick up in O’Fallon MO Contact 217-440-4678 Email terripinfarms@att.net https://www.facebook.com/terripinfarms http://terripinfarmscsa.blogspot.com/ The Grocery Bag Since 2013 mid May - Nov Veggies, Meat, Eggs, Bread, Treat/Sweet - 2 sacks of local goodness each week! Veg CSA, 2 lbs local proteins, 1 doz farm fresh eggs, loaf of artisan bread and a treat/sweet. $55 plus tax/week for 13 pickups. Pickups Wed night at Civil Life Brewery 4:30-7:30pm.

Sign Up: http://www.macslocalbuys.com/wp-con tent/uploads/2014/01/MLBGroceryBag_2014_1107 13a-1.pdf Chris "Mac" McKenzie 314-479-8155, macslocalbuys@gmail.com. www.macslocalbuys.com The Farm at Kraut Run May through October $1100 per season Pick up at The Farm 4354 Wilson Road Wentzville MO Certified Naturally Grown vegetables, fruits herbs and flowers including heirloom varieties. Certified Naturally Grown Farm. Free range ducks, chickens and hogs are fed 100% non GMO feed. Pork and Eggs are available in addition to the cost of the shares.

Visit www.krautrun.com Email farmatkrautruncsa@gmail.com The Libertine CSA- The Neighborhood Bag Since 2014 $405-$495, depending on share Share Options include vegan, vegetarian, Paleo and Omnivorous Pick up Tuesday 11am-7pm at The Libertine in downtown Clayton Focus on local, high quality ingredients including seasonal produce, cheese, eggs, meat, fresh bread. Chef Josh Galliano adds specialty artisan items each week www.libertinestl.com

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uying local food decreases your carbon footprint and increases food security: The distance your food travels from farm to table is known as food miles. Much of the produce consumed in Missouri travels for several days on a truck before arriving.

This transport releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere which results in a substantial impact on climate change. By keeping your food sources within a 100 mile radius you help minimize consumption of fossil fuels, and ensure availability and access to a local food supply Eating seasonal organic food is good for you: Planning your meals with produce that is in season will allow you to purchase top quality nutritious fruits and vegetables at a discount. It’s a much more affordable way to buy vegetables which means you can eat more! Nutritionists agree that more vegetables in the diet leads to better health.

Synthetic pesticide residues found in produce have been linked with a multitude of health problems including 16 types of cancer! You can reduce your exposure to dangerous chemicals and GMOs by choosing seasonal produce that is grown using organic methods which prohibit their use.

Investing in local organic agriculture protects your environment: You can ensure that the water you drink and air you breathe stays cleaner by providing a local market for organic farmers. Conventional agriculture has many unintended negative environmental impacts. Organic farms pride themselves on diversity, sustainability and being environmentally conscientious neighbors.

Buying from local farms supports the community’s economy: This one is simple, when you spend dollars in your own community more of them STAY in your community. This helps the people and families around you to achieve success and thrive, and you along with them!

Local organic produce tastes better and is more nutritious: Consider the heirloom tomato, chosen for flavor and texture rather than yield and picked at the peak of ripeness. Once you’ve tasted it you will never even want to look at that mealy truck ripened commercial tomato again! Local produce gets from farm to table much faster which means it is crisper, fresher, and juicier. Organic plants are grown using more complex nutrients than conventional food so they are generally richer in vitamins and minerals!

CSAs are a great way to support your local farmers! You can find out more about buying a produce share at Crown Valley Organics by visiting our website www.crownvalleyorganics.com.

Three Rivers Community Farm Since 2007 Mid-May through Early November.

Shares include between 8-10 different seasonal vegetables and herbs. A full share is $600 for 26 weeks; A half share is $300 for 13 weeks. CSA shares can be picked up at the farm Tuesdays and Fridays 2-7. Delivery options at either the Schlafly farmers market on Wednesdays from 3-7PM; at a University City drop off site on Wednesdays from 3-7PM; at the Tower Grove farmers market on Saturday mornings from 7AM-Noon Sign up information is found on our website: www.threeriverscommunityfarm.com For more information please contact Amy Cloud at 618-374-9470 or info@threeriverscommunityfarm.com Member of Grassroots Grocery Vesterbrook Farm Since 2009 Certified Organic or Certified Naturally Grown Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, Eggs and PastureRaised Meats Home Delivery and several group sites including Clayton/Ladue, Chesterfield, Fenton, Kirkwood, Saint Charles, Saint Peters, Town & Country, Troy, and Wentzville.

Cost is from $25-$80 per week Shares are offered Year round Delivery options throughout St. Louis and surrounding area.

Shares may be customized to include meat, eggs, dry goods, grains, olive oil, jams and more.

Contact farmer Mike at 573-560-0871 Or visit www.VesterbrookFarm.com for additional information.

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Ffresh R E S H fare FARE Baileys’ Restaurants’ Commitment to Sustainability & St. Louis

by David Bailey, Proprietor

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e all know that food is a basic necessity, but we often lose sight of its importance in creating social bonds, social well being, and social stability.

Growing communities through social events and gatherings is also very important to us. For example, over the last three years alone, we have raised

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more than $45,000 through our Community Table efforts at Baileys' Range and our annual Beer Festival, Schurcipefones. The money raised during these various events supports local charities and nonprofits.

At all of the Baileys' Restaurants, we have been working to bring the best foods we can to as many people in St. Louis as we can. We believe that food is still what bonds us all, so we serve the best, including: grass-fed, Missouri-raised beef and bison, pasture-raised pork from our local farmer and friend Todd Geisert, and cage-free brown eggs from Good Earth Farms. Our restaurants all strive to bring the best food to all, not just the few.

Everything from burgers to vegetarian fare and desserts to breakfast--eating well and eating local has been an important part of what we’ve offered from day one. With humble beginnings and a tiny staff at Baileys’ Chocolate Bar in Lafayette Square, we now have a family of seven restaurants and more than 325 employees. This staff includes our own bakers, butchers, and batch cooks, allowing us to do things like whole-animal butchery and buying flour by the truckload. This economy of scale not only creates jobs, it lessens environmental impact.

Now we are excited to announce our newest step in this process: our first micro-farm. This Spring, we will be turning an urban lot in St. Louis City into a farm. We will start to grow everything from heirloom tomatoes to purple sweet potatoes with a large focus on a variety of herbs. Our own farmers and chefs will now have the opportunity to truly create a farm to table meal. This sustainability model will go beyond growing foods for the restaurants. We will be turning restaurant food waste into compost, vegetable scraps into chicken feed, and packing materials into pots and raised beds. Growing flowers for the Baileys’ Restaurants will eliminate our reliance on long-distance imports.

This is one more step in our commitment to our city of St. Louis and our neighbors. Much like you and many of our neighbors, we already compost and recycle, we already value our natural resources, and we will continue to build and develop new relationships in St. Louis!

For more information about Baileys Restaurants, visit www.baileysrestaurnats.com.

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Ffresh R E S H fare FARE Llywelyn’s Pub Introduces New Menu; Partners With Companion Bakery

by Jessica Baker

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uests who visit any of the six area locations of Llywelyn's Pub in the St. Louis/St. Charles region will notice something a little different when they sit down to order next time. It's not the warm, inviting pub atmosphere that's different or the craft cocktail and beer selection, but you may notice the menu has received a facelift!

For over the past year, the culinary minds of John Kintz and Josh Alt have been working day after day to bring you the new and improved menu at Llywelyn's Pub. "This is very exciting for us at Llywelyn's Pub" says Kintz "It's been over four years since we have done an overhaul of our menu and it's been exhilarating to play around with new recipes."

The revamped menu includes 3 new starters, a new flatbread, 2 fresh pub fare items, 6 original sandwiches and a few updated classic items. In addition to our changes we have partnered up with Companion Bakery to pair their delicious creations perfectly with all of our new items. Llywelyn's Pub debuted a few of these items throughout the year and gauged

how our guests responded to them.

Once we saw what worked and what did not, we knew what we were going to run with in the end. One of the most exciting creations we came up with is our Irish Breakfast Sandwich served with a Potato-Mushroom Hash on the side. The sandwich consists of over-easy eggs and grilled ham, topped with melted white cheddar and oven roasted tomatoes on an ale house bun. Some of the other items we are introducing include Irish Potato Boxtys, a traditional potato pancake dish, a Veggie Sandwich replacing our Black Bean Burger as a vegetarian option, and the Tilapia Po'Boy, among many others. We highly recommend our guests come in and try some of these new items, they will not be disappointed!

The revamped menu debuted in March at all six area locations of Llywelyn's Pub just in time for patio season. If you would like more information please visit the website at www.llywelynspub.com.

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Cook It UP QUICk!

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

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ou are trying to eat healthy, but sometimes life can get in the way.

However, it is possible to choose and prepare healthy, affordable, delicious meals in a snap. With a few simple tips, you can make sure you are enjoying nutritious food even when life gets hectic.

Stock a Healthy kitchen Even if your schedule is jam-packed, you can still whip up a delicious, nourishing meal if your fridge, freezer, and pantry are well-stocked with healthy ingredients. In your pantry – load up on canned beans, canned veggies, oils and vinegars, whole grains, whole-grain pastas, spices, and herbs. For the fridge and freezer – stock it full of fresh and frozen fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and low-fat and fat-free dairy products.

Plan Meals Ahead of time Planning meals ahead of time helps you avoid trips to the drive-through and keeps you from reaching for a microwaveable pile of highly-processed gunk.

Whenever you have a spare 20 minutes or so, take an inventory of what you have on hand and then use store fliers and coupons to plan out your meals and snacks for the week, following MyPlate.

Cook Up Ingredients You Can Use Across Several Meals Think of this as a “cook once, eat twice” idea.

Prepare a big batch of brown rice or barley, and use some in a stir-fry one night, some in a soup the next day, and some on top of a crisp, colorful garden salad the next day. Or, roast a whole chicken one evening and use it for chicken noodle soup, chicken salad, chicken quesadillas, or barbeque chicken sandwiches. This ensures you’ll spend less time in the kitchen, and when you cook larger batches of recipes, you can eat them throughout the week or freeze individualized portions of them for future “I need something quick!” moments.

Prep Your Fruits, Veggies, and Whole Grains On your least busy day of the week, spend a little time chopping up a bunch of fruits and vegetables for a week’s worth of meals and snacks and place them in zip-top bags or Tupperware containers. This way, you’re only dirtying up your cutting board and knife once a week, and having ready-touse produce front-and-center in your fridge increases the likelihood that you’ll actually get the recommended number of servings. keep Healthy Snacks Handy Even when you plan healthy meals, snacks can be an area where it’s easy to grab something quick and perhaps not-so-nutritious, especially if you have gone many hours between meals or you skipped a meal altogether.

However, you can avoid this easy diet pitfall with a little planning.

Try to have healthy, filling, nutritious snacks nearby at all times. Think shelf-stable items, such as granola bars, trail mix, whole pieces of fruit, canned tuna and salmon, nuts and nut butters, and seeds. If you have a fridge at work (and for at home), keep filling snacks on hand, such as reduced-fat string cheese, nonfat yogurt (look for varieties low in sugar), cut-up veggies, turkey sandwiches or hummus.

April is National Volunteer Month! Volunteers are at the heart of Operation Food Search and their support helps us keep overhead low. We are grateful to our beloved volunteers who assist in a wide variety of duties, both individually and team-based, including helping in our food distribution center, sorting and packaging food drive collections, assisting at our food-skills education classes, filling backpacks with food, conducting food and fund drives on our behalf, and helping in our office and at our special events. Individuals may sign up to volunteer online at www.OperationFoodSearch.org, or contact katie.schneider@OperationFoodSearch.org to schedule a volunteer team.

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s you think about your future and what steps you could take to achieve your professional goals, you may be considering career opportunities in the healthcare field. There are many different directions you could take, depending on whether you want to be involved in hands-on patient care or if the business side of healthcare is a better fit for you. A good place to start exploring your options would be Missouri College. The college offers pathways to a range of positions in healthcare, with programs in Allied Health, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Fitness Trainer, Healthcare Management, Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Specialist, Medical Assistant, and Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Missouri College provides a supportive environment where you can develop your confidence as you learn hands-on skills that are relevant to the needs of today’s healthcare careers. Many on the faculty are experienced professionals as well as dedicated instructors, and the school has built relationships with a number of employers to help ensure they are teaching skills that are needed in today’s workplaces. In fact, many classes are taught in settings that simulate real world environments to help you experience what the workplace is really like.

Significant growth is expected in several healthcare fields between 2012 and 2022. The growth for Occupational Therapy Assistants(1) is

projected to increase by 41%, with 23% for both Massage Therapists(2) and Medical and Health Service Managers.(3) Demand for Dental Hygienists,(4) Dental Assistants,(5) and Medical Assistants(6) is also growing much faster than average, with expected increases of 33%, 25% and 29% respectively.

Missouri College has been helping people along the path to professional success for more than 50 years. If you would like to learn more about degree or diploma programs, you can contact them at 888-628-7333 or visit missouricollege.edu. The college is located at 1405 S. Hanley Road in Brentwood, Missouri.

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Missouri College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Missouri College cannot guarantee employment or salary. Credits earned are unlikely to transfer. Find employment rates, financial obligations and other disclosures at www.missouricollege.edu/disclosures.

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It’s Time to Revive Your Soil!

Linda Wiggen Kraft • Green & Growing Editor

Butterflies & Bees Need Our Help (part 1)

by Linda Wiggen Kraft

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utterflies (especially Monarchs), bees (honey) and bees (native), along with other insects are dying for our help. Their dying isn’t just a figure of speech, it is a documented fact that insects urgently need our help.

The challenge of gardeners now, is to grow plants that bring butterflies, birds, bees, insects and life into the garden AND to keep these plants and creatures alive once there. In other words, gardeners have to create habitats to make up for the quickly diminishing habitats of the countryside and to provide toxin free plants unlike even some of the wild ones growing near the agricultural fields of America.

The urgency of needing to plant Monarch butterfly gardens and gardens for pollinators is real. This article gives info about how to help Monarchs. Next month, how to help honey and native bees.

The number of Monarch butterflies has diminished by ninety percent. Monarch butterflies only lay eggs on asclepias (milkweed) plants. Monarch caterpillars only eat leaves of asclepias plants. If there are no asclepias plants, or if the plants are full of toxic pesticides, monarchs won’t survive. Monarchs are the only butterflies that migrate. They need asclepias plants along their route to Mexico to overwinter.

Farmers are planting more crops and leaving less wild plants, including asclepias. And the most common pesticides used in over 90% of corn crops, neonicotinoids, have been shown to end up on wild asclepias plants. When an asclepias leaf, full of toxic pesticides, is ingested by small monarch caterpillars, the caterpillar’s growth is stunted making them less likely to survive.

What can home gardeners do? Plant asclepias plants, lots of them and make sure they are pesticide free. There are native asclepias plants that should be in every home garden. The most common ones are tuberosa, a bright orange flowering sun lover; incarnata, a moist soil loving tall plant with pink flowers; and syriaca, a fragrant one seen often growing along country roads. An annual tropical asclepias, curassavica, is a monarch magnet. It is about two to three feet tall, red and gold flowers, easily grown and blooms all summer long.

The most used pesticides for agricultural, home gardens and lawns, are neonicotinoids. They are systemic meaning they go into all cells and parts of the plant: root, stem, leaf, flower and pollen. They stay in the plant for its life. Last year the big box chain stores sold plants labeled as “good for pollinators”, but they were grown with neonicotinoids, which damage or kill pollinators, including butterflies and bees. A public outcry changed the stores policies. They now require labels on their plants stating if they have been grown with these pesticides and have a warning “may be harmful to pollinators”. Home gardeners can ask when buying plants what pesticides were used to grow the plants. Don’t inadvertently buy plants to help the insects that instead harm them. Avoid neonicotinoid pesticides in all of the landscape, including gardens and lawn. The common names are: imidacloprid, clothianidin, thiamethoxam, acetamiprid. A list of company names and products is available on the Xerces.com website. Just put “neonicotinoid list” in the search.

Help save the butterflies, bees and other insects.

Let them find a safe home, a habitat, in your gardens this year. Encourage others to do the same. You will

Monarch be rewarded with flying flowers, the butterflies, and the sounds of life from bees and other pollinators that will love and live in your garden.

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 314 504-4266.

Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week and the International Year of Soils with St. Louis Composting!

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t. Louis Composting invites you to join in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW), May 3-9, 2015. This year’s theme is “Be Loyal to Your Soil- Compost!” This fits in perfectly since 2015 is also the International Year of the Soils.

“Healthy soil is the foundation that ensures working farms and ranches become more productive, resilient to climate change and better prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century.” US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stated this past January. However, healthy soil is not just important to the farmers and ranchers. Soil is a limited and nonrenewable natural resource and is the foundation of our food supply system. Soil is the number one building block for growing food crops and biofuels components as well as animal feeds and natural fibers.

Soils are a location of nutrient cycling and a range of ecosystem functions as well as being the starting point for a source of clean water.

With an ever increasing global population, the available area of fertile and healthy soils covering the Earth’s surface is rapidly dwindling. Luckily, countries across the globe are realizing how important healthy soils really are. That is why the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization has declared 2015 the International Year of Soils.

Planned activities span the globe with celebrations scheduled across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. Composting advocates will encourage everyone, everywhere to compost and educate themselves about the importanance of healthy soils. Come join St. Louis Composting and learn how to improve your soil quality with compost!

“Be Loyal to Your Soil” for many, can mean planting a backyard vegetable garden; the ultimate way to go green. Fresh produce comes direct from the soil to your table. It can also mean not spraying your soil with harmful chemicals. However, as any seasoned gardener will attest, the best strategy for boosting yields is to build a better soil by conditioning with compost. Compost delivers four major benefits to the garden, all of which help the environment: • Compost improves plant/turf quality. Compost reduces spring transplant shock and over the long term, helps decrease plant stress, and its response to drought, disease and insects. Because of the intense heat generated in compost piles, compost contains no weeds, insects or insect eggs/larvae. Compost can also help reduce salt damage and provides nutritional balance.

• The benefits of compost are long-lasting. Rain and watering cause chemical fertilizers to leach out of soil

stripping it of its nutritional properties. Conversely, compost binds with the soil and releases its nutrients over a longer period.

• Compost enhances soil structure. Compost helps reduce the compaction of heavy soil, enhances sandy soil and increases soil fertility while rebuilding worn-out soil. Over time, compost makes any type of soil easier to work with.

• Finally, compost can hold six times its weight in water, which helps reduce the need for irrigation during periods of drought.

But perhaps it is more important to remember that when planting using St. Louis Composting’s all-natural, United States Composting Council STA-certified compost, your garden has become part of a 100% efficient recycling cycle.

ICAW focuses on building awareness of composting and its environmental benefits. Year after year, innovative programs help improve community sustainability and promote the use of compost. Join us in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week and get hands-on with St. Louis Composting with a heaping helping of compost!

To celebrate, St. Louis Composting will host events at three of our composting facilities on May 5, 6 and 9. Enjoy a complimentary lunch with our experts and talk compost.

May 5 – Fort Bellefontaine facility in Florissant, Mo. (13060 County Park Road) – 11a.m.

May 6 – Belleville, Ill. facility (5841 Mine Haul Road) – 11a.m.

May 9 – Pacific, Mo. facility (18900 Franklin Road) – 11a.m.

On Saturday, May 9, SLC will host a ZERO waste lunch from 11 – 12:30p.m. Our experts will educate you about compost, soil and the benefits of both together. We will also be talking about how to begin backyard composting and enrich your backyard vegetable gardens! No registration is required; just show up ready to COMPOST! Home composting equipment and bins will be available for purchase at each event. Kitchen composters will also be raffled throughout the week.

If you cannot attend St. Louis Composting’s exciting ICAW events, be sure to celebrate ICAW at home! Start your own compost pile or incorporate our Black Gold Compost into your lawn, landscaping and gardens and see its benefits for yourself!

For more information about the benefits of compost and composting at home, please visit our website at www.stlcompost.com or contact Sara Ryan at 314-4827740.

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Hillermann Nursery & Florist

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illermann Nursery & Florist is a large, locally owned gem of a nursery/garden center nestled in a valley at the eastern edge of Washington, Missouri. Second-generation family members now own and operate the business that was started in the spring of 1951 by Don and Bernie Hillermann. In the many years that it has been in business, the company has gained many long time, knowledgeable employees in its departments of Nursery & Greenhouse, Garden Center, Floral & Gift Shop, Equipment Center, Landscape, Irrigation, and Landscape Lighting.

Get a relaxed down home country feeling as you view the creative displays in all departments and the abundance of plants and display gardens surrounding the property at Hillermann Nursery & Florist.

Annual bedding plants, vegetable plants, perennial plants, gorgeous container gardens and hanging baskets as well as a large selection of nursery trees, shrubs and plants are plentiful throughout the growing season. Garden tools, amendments, bird and wildlife items, kitchen and canning items, and unique décor and gifts are available in the garden center and flower shop. Quality lines of lawn and garden equipment, plus parts and dependable service and repairs, are available in the Equipment Center. Hillermann’s Landscape Division offers top quality residential and commercial landscape, irrigation and landscape lighting design, installation, and maintenance. The landscape staff can help you

create beautiful and functional spaces outside your home, including patios, retaining walls, landscape beds, water features and more. Call 636-239-6729 to inquire about any of these services.

The company offers many classes, workshops and fun events throughout the year. Such as make and take workshops, monthly kids’ activity days (on the first Saturday of each month), classes in several subjects, family oriented events and more. You can look up their coming events on the event calendar at www.hillermann.com.

Springtime is especially colorful at Hillermann Nursery & Florist. A plethora of colorful plants fill the greenhouses and nursery from spring through fall at Hillermann Nursery & Florist. Staff members are available to help you with item selection, care tips and any questions you have. Pot up your own container gardens in the greenhouse or have their talented staff do the planting for you. Grilled lunch items are available on Saturdays in April and May. Visit Hillermann Nursery & Florist and see all they have to offer you!

Hillermann Nursery & Florist 2601 E. 5th Street, Washington, MO 63090 636-239-6729. www.hillermann.com

Lightning Protection in Trees

by Phil Berwick Certified Arborist

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If the wound is not readily evident, damaged sapwood goes unnoticed and decaying occurs over time under the bark. But even still, if discovered in time, tree surgery can open a wound up to the air and light and that wound can compartmentalize. The injury or wound will always be there, but the decay process will be slowed down.

A lightning protection system is a fail proof and worthwhile investment in especially a large irreplaceable tree. A system in a tree, if close to a house, can intercept lightning from striking the house as well. It will NOT attract lighting. The way lightning works is that negative charges build up low in a cloud and descend in steps as positive charges in the ground (‘feelers’) rise up the tree to meet it. A lightning protection system either intercepts the charge rising or the charge falling, and either an explosion happens a hundred or more feet above the tree, ends up at the ground rod, blown up outside the drip line and just below the ground.

Phil Berwick is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist and president of Living Tree Care, a tree pruning and preservation company. 314-961-8733 (tree).

A lightning protection system is a fail proof and worthwhile investment in especially a large irreplaceable tree.

uring lightning storms we see only part of what is happening.

We do not see with our eyes the thousands of ‘feelers’ all around us, that trees are sending up into the atmosphere, all attempting to ‘connect’ with the charges that are marching through the sky.

Lightning strikes, one of the biggest threats to trees can be prevented. When spring and summer storms come rumbling from the west and lightning is blasting and bouncing down from one end of the horizon to the other, trees are getting shattered. The severity of the wounding varies depending on the species and the time of year. If a tree is struck in spring when it has much ‘energy’ and there is sufficient moisture in the ground, it has a better chance of recovery than a hardwood getting hammered in the heat of summer.

After a strike, there needs to be a waiting period of a couple weeks so that the portion of branches or limbs that are going to die are revealed.

Then, after inspection by an arborist, if the tree has not been rendered hazardous, tree surgery can take place so that new (callous tissue) can begin to seal over the open wound.

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Join Us For Fun Events!

Ladies’ Night Out - Thursday, April 9 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm RSVP to 636-239-6729 by 4/6/15.

Equipment Center Demo Day - Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Irrigation Basics Class - Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 am Please call 636-239-6729 to RSVP. Earth Day & Family Fun Day - Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Look up our coming events anytime at www.hillermann.com

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Kooky Creations From The Imagination Of The Gardening World

by Abby Lapides-Elliott

that are extremely versatile. They ooky Creations can be baked, The imagiboiled, mashed, native minds of roasted or cut for the gardening chips and fries. world have created plants • Each plant that are sure to entertain us. has been carefully These selections caught our hand-grafted and attention for being fun, silly expertly nurtured, and just, well, kooky. For guaranteeing you an amusing and tasty garthe highest qualidening experience you may ty plant. want to try: Hula Berry Is it a potato?

Tastes Like A tomato? Its both!

Pineapple Ketchup N' Fries A white strawFrom the United berry with red Kingdom comes a horticulseeds, the Hula tural breakthrough that has Berry will amuse the whole garden world you with its delitalking. The Brits have crecious, sweet flaated a plant with a tomato vor. It produces its on top, and a potato below scrumptious, juicy ground. Ketchup N’ Fries is berries delightfula grafted combination. The ly all summer. The creators of Ketchup N’ Hula Berry is an Fries wanted more than just improved Pinea novelty plant, they strived berry, which is a for one with delicious very old variety results and a high yield. dating back to the After 15 years of work the 18th century.

Ketchup N’ Fries Plant remarkable Ketchup N’ Fries Unlike red strawwas born. You can expect: berries, white • An abundant harvest of 500 super sweet, strawberries cannot pollinate themselves. ruby red cherry tomatoes. Outstanding for We’ve grown our Hula Berries in pots with 3 snacking, salads, sauces and ketchup.

Hula Berries and 1 Sonata Strawberry, the pol• 4.5 pounds of fresh delectable potatoes linator, a large red fruiting variety. They can be

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A Mini Grape Only 20” Tall These dwarf grapevines with amazing miniature clusters of grapes can be grown indoors or out. With Pixie Grapes, expect the perfect patio plant with miniature grape clusters for months on end. Pixie Grapes only grow 14-20” tall and 8-12” wide. The vines mature to nice, upright, full plants. Pixie's purple sweet grapes have few seeds. A small plant

that’s easy to care for with continual fruiting, this variety of grape is typically used to produce champagne and wine, or can also be enjoyed fresh, or used as a simple garnish. It has a sweet, tart flavor. Pixie Grapes are so petite, they can easily be grown on an inside windowsill.

For more information please call 314-9653070 or visit www.sugarcreekgardens.com.

Deadline May 1 To Become A Backyard Host At The Fifth Annual Sustainable Backyard Tour

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pring always returns and before you can say “late frost” it will be time for the Fifth Annual Sustainable Backyard Tour!

A grassroots event, the Sustainable Backyard Tour is a free, self-guided tour of organic yards and gardens throughout St. Louis city and county, taking place this year on Sunday, June 14th.

Sponsored in part by Slow Food St. Louis, the tour sets out to shine a light on the many ways homeowners are transforming their yards in a range of environmentally sensitive ways.

Community partners include Grow Native!, the St. Louis Audubon Society, Saint Louis Beekeepers, and the St. Louis County Soil & Water Conservation District.

Over the past four years, more than 100

families have welcomed the public into their yards to see how going green can be beautiful on many levels. Most sites are single-family yards, but apartment buildings, duplexes, and shared yards have been included in past tours, and are particularly sought as host sites.

“Practices like naturescaping and edible landscaping are spreading into every neighborhood and municipality,” says tour founder Terry Winkelmann. “We want to find the trailblazers so we can shine a light on their efforts and learn from their experiences.”

If you have worked hard to make your yard sustainable, consider being a host.

The deadline to register or recommend a potential host is May 1st. Learn more at:www.sustainablebackyardtour.com.

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The General Public is invited to attend to discover the many uses of Hypnotism for Personal Self-Improvement.

This conference offers group hypnosis sessions, the opportunity to schedule private sessions with many of the hypnosis experts presenting and experiential classes and lectures about how you can use the power of self-hypnosis to improve your life! Hypnosis can be utilized for pain management, childbirth, to promote better sleep, manage stress, psychological issues, habit control, weight management, smoking cessation, overcoming fears, athletic enhancement and many other applications!

You can meet both local hypnotists and nationally prominent hypnotherapists that will teach you how to access your own powerful inner resources with hypnosis . This conference registration of $87 includes 3 lunches and access to all the public classes.

The conference runs from 9am- 6pm each of the 3 days. Daily fee is $59.

Classes for Professional Practitioners are not included in the Registration for the Public.

Private hypnosis sessions and the group hypnosis sessions require an additional fee. $30 for group and $150 for a private session. These self hypnosis sessions are for personal self-improvement and are not designed to diagnose/treat medical conditions.

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Sleep: Are You Getting enough?

by Jinny Hopp, former Human Development Specialist, Jasper County, University of Missouri Extension

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esearch in the area of sleep has determined that as many as two-thirds of Americans lack enough sleep. A National Sleep Foundation poll found that 43 percent of Americans between the ages of 13 and 64 say they rarely or never get a good night's sleep during the week. More than 60 percent say they experience a sleep problem (such as snoring, waking in the night or waking up too early) every night or almost every night. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has called insufficient sleep a “public health epidemic.”

Contrary to common belief, sleep is not a time when the mind and body shuts down. According to the National Sleep Foundation, “sleep is an active period in which a lot of important processing, restoration, and strengthening occurs.” Sleep serves critical functions and it is necessary for optimal health and wellbeing.

Over time, lack of sleep can lead to stress, depression and mental and physical exhaustion. We know that when we are not well-rested we do not perform at our best. Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Some people may need as few as five hours or as many as 10 hours of sleep. Children require even more sleep. Both children and adults can use naps to get the total number of hours of rest they need. The focus here is on ways that adults can meet their need for rest.

Here are some tips for improving your sleep: * Most people find that the conditions of the room are important to sleeping well. Usually people want the room dark, cool and quiet. Window coverings, fans and noise blockers can be used to achieve these requirements when needed. * Some people use a nap to get the extra sleep they need. Experts in the field of sleep suggest limiting an adult nap to less than 45 minutes and taking it before 4:00 p.m., to ensure that you can also get a full nights’ sleep. * Watch what you eat and drink in the evening.

Foods and drinks that are high in protein, caffeine or sugar can keep you awake. Liquids can cause you to have to get up in the night. * Exercise has been found to be beneficial for sleep, especially for increasing quality of sleep and decreasing certain problems such as sleep apnea. Even small amounts of exercise during the day could help.

It is no longer believed that you have to exercise at a particular time of day in order to see this benefit. Find what works best for you, but for most people exercise at any time is better for sleep than no exercise at all. * Avoid excitement before bedtime. This is not the time to begin thinking about the big project at work or to open the statement from your stock broker. Instead, try reading, taking a warm bath or shower or adopting some other routine to help you relax before bedtime. * When traveling, try to keep your normal eating and sleeping routine. You may find it easier to adjust to a different time zone by adapting your sleeping times before you leave home to be the same as your destination. Some people plan for a day of rest after a long trip to give their bodies time to adjust to the changes. * Make sure you have a bed and mattress that helps you sleep comfortably.

Good, consistent sleep is critical for our physical, mental and emotional health. Feeling well-rested and functioning at our best are the rewards for good sleep habits.

If these suggestions do not help to improve your quality of sleep, it may be time to schedule an appointment with your family doctor to examine other options for getting the rest you need. Medical providers should be consulted when sleep problems begin to interfere with functions of daily living for anyone.

Source: National Sleep Foundation, http://www.sleepfoundation.org/.

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Syndrome, Crohn’s, psoriasis, Mycoplasma and other bacteria Carpal tunnel, chronic fatigue, flourish in an acidic pH. fibromyalgia, heart disease, Mycoplasma membrane is made cataracts, Grave’s disease, horof fat and sugar, which it needs to monal imbalance (depression, replicate. loss of libido and unable to Do mycoplasma have sleep), Lou Gehrig’s disease, a purpose?

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Cancer Is An Infectious Disease as if Cancer is Metabolic Parasites:

Evolution and Degeneration of Biology of Cancer Cells

By Simon Yu, MD

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r. Tim Guilford, MD from California recently e-mailed me a Research Paper Review Article from Oncotarget titled, “Antibiotics that target mitochondria effectively eradicate cancer stem cells, across multiple tumor types: Treating cancer like an infectious disease.” This research paper, published in January 2015 came from, and was funded by, the University of Manchester, England. It proposed to treat cancer like an infectious disease by using FDA approved antibiotics as anti-cancer therapy, across multiple tumor types. (http://www.impactjournals.com/ oncotarget/index.php? journal=oncotarget&page=article&op=view&path[]=3 174&path[]=6141) This research paper proposed a new strategy for the treatment of early cancerous lesions and advanced metastatic disease, via selective targeting of cancer stem cells, also known as tumor initiating cells, by utilizing well known antibiotics. The clinical practice of targeting genetic mutation and gene therapy has been disappointing, in that cancer control has been short lived, even when these gene targeted drugs are proven to be effective.

Based on their study, 4-5 different classes of FDA approved antibiotics can be used to eradicate cancer stem cells, in 12 different cancer cell lines, across 8 different tumor types, including breast, DCIS, ovarian, prostate, melanoma, and glioblastoma of the brain. Those classes of mitochondria-targeted antibiotics include: erythromycinazithromycin, tetracycline-doxycycline, glycylcyclines, and an anti-parasitic drug-pyrvinium pamoate and chloramphenicol. (pyrvinium pamoate is not commercially available in the US and one may use pyrantel pamoate or combine with Ivermectin).

Last year, I wrote an article, Cancer is a Metabolic Disease as if Cancer is Metabolic Parasites: Thomas Seyfried, Ph.D. on Ketogenic Diet for Cancer Therapy.

Dr. Tim Guilford coined the term cancer is metabolic parasites at the 8th St. Louis Alternative Integrative Medicine Conference in 2013. I wrote many articles in connection with hidden parasite infection, inflammation, and development of tumor cells. In fact, cancer cells behave very much like metabolic parasites and take energy away from the host. Sometime, tumors disappear with parasite medications. I suggest you read my articles, Disappearance of the Universe as We Know It for WIMPS: What if Cancer Patient Doesn’t Really Have Cancer? and Ivermectin Deficiency Syndrome.

The crux of the hypothesis is based on understanding the Achilles’s heel in Cancer Stem Cell’s mitochondria.

Because mitochondria evolved from bacteria that were originally engulfed by early eukaryotic-protozoa cells over one billion years ago (known as the endo-symbiotic theory of mitochondria evolution), cancer mitochondria are more susceptible to those classes of mitochondria-targeted antibiotics.

Mitochondrial biogenesis is required for the propagation of all cancer stem cells. Bacterial and cancer cell’s mitochondrial large (50S) and small (30S) ribosomes are similar in size and function. They are susceptible to these antibiotics and can target mitochondrial biogenesis and eradicate cancer stem cells with manageable side-effects.

In essence, we can treat cancer, not based on genetic mutations, but based on a common global mitochondrial phenotypic property that is characteristic of cancer stem cells. This applies to many caner types. Importantly, azithromycin, tigecycline, and doxycycline are known to cross the blood-brain barrier, making the treatment of brain cancer with these antibiotics feasible.

Their hypothesis of mitochondrial biogenesis of cancer stem cells is similar to, if not consistent with, Otto Warburg’s theory of cancer as a metabolic disease. This is because all cancer cells rely on glucose (glycolysis fermentation) as the predominant source of energy for their survival (the Warburg Effect). Cancer is a Metabolic Disease by Thomas Seyfried, Ph.D. published in 2012 eloquently explains this understanding and treats cancer based on Warburg Effects and Ketogenic Diet.

The eukaryotic protozoa cells evolved from our universal ancestor a billion years ago, incorporating endo-symbiotic bacteria as mitochondrial cellular power plants. Human cells are a product of the creation and biological evolution of the eukaryotic protozoa cells.

Parasites are by definition an animal. They are organisms that live on or in a host and get their food from, or at the expense of, their host.

Parasites can be single cell protozoa to nematodes, flukes, or 30 foot long tapeworms.

Parasites have their own parasites. They bring their own micro-ecosystem of bacteria, virus, and fungus.

Viruses, bacteria, fungus, and parasites have been evolving with us. They are a part of biological evolution and adapt to new toxic environmental changes faster than we can.

When our physical body is fed a faulty diet, including processed and genetically altered food, lives in toxic environments, lives with chronic infections, and when we are under constant attack with fear and toxic emotions, our body starts to degenerate. It may manifest as diabetes, heart problems, autoimmune disease, arthritis, or tumors as our body becomes more acidic and toxic.

Cancer is a form of the biological degeneration of our survival mechanism as our trillion cells are not living in harmony. It becomes metabolically similar to protozoal mitochondria, surviving on glycolysis fermentation, due to respiratory insufficiency of mitochondria as predicted

by Otto Warburg.

Is it possible to reverse the process of cancerous conditions? It takes more than antibiotics or anti-parasitic medications to treat cancer. We need to treat the whole body on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.

However, based on these well researched papers, it is worthwhile to start using natural and prescribed antibiotics, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic medications, as a means to reduce the total burden of infections, as a part of cancer management programs by primary care physicians.

It may have a secondary benefit of targeting the mitochondria of cancer stem cells. This research paper gives us a glimpse of hope and the possibility of a cure for cancer. I have seen this phenomenon and described it in my book, Accidental Cure.

Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. is a Board Certified Internist. He practices Internal Medicine with an emphasis on Alternative Medicine to use the best each has to offer. For more articles on alternative medicine as well as patient success stories, and Dr. Yu’s revolutionary health book, Accidental Cure: Extraordinary Medicine for Extraordinary Patients, visit his website at www.PreventionAndHealing.com or call Prevention and Healing, Inc., 314-432-7802. You can also attend a free monthly presentation and discussion by Dr. Yu on Alternative Medicine at his office on the second Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm. Call to verify the date. Seating is limited, arrive early. Also, on the third Tuesday, we welcome you to attend our Free Monthly Prevention and Healing Support Group to support your healing process.

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Daily Pony Rides Daily Swimming/Water Play Montessori Activities Arts and Crafts Outdoor Play

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ACkerMAnnS SwiM progrAM A Sports Facility - Teaching children 4-11 the life skill of swimming and water safety for 65+ years.

Family owned and operated at the same location, 1044 Curran Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122.

Group swim lessons in 4 heated pools with different water levels for progressive safe learning.

Enrollment by one or two week sessions. Hours 9:10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Drop off and Pick up at curb. Well organized program with large playground. Red Cross Certified Teaching Staff. Providing children a non-competitive, safe, teaching environment in which to build confidence and self-esteem.

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glass, pottery wheel, metal jewelry, drawing and painting, textile design, graphics, digital photography, and more. Choose a morning and afternoon camp and spend the whole day being creative! Two locations to choose from - the Delmar Loop and Grand Center. For the 3rd year, a two-week collaborative High School Art Camp with Saint Louis University, the Grand Arts Camp, allows students in grades 9-12 to explore 6 mediums at both institutions. Camps are taught by artist instructors and there are Teen Intern opportunities. Before-care and After-care available.

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and art activities. Countryside offers a ten-week summer camp from June 1st - August 7th. Camp hours: 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. with a Full Day Option (8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.) or Extended Hours (7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) You can register for as little as two weeks or for all ten weeks! Countryside is located at 12226 Ladue Road in Creve Coeur and was established in 1964. Call 314-434-2821 or visit www.montessori4children.com to learn more.

HuMAne SoCietY SuMMer progrAMS

CALLING ALL KIDS! Do you love animals? Do you want to have fun and learn lots of fantastic facts about animals? We have the perfect classes for you. Don’t worry…NO homework or tests! The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Adventures programs are three-hour “animal encounters” where you’ll learn about your favorite finned, furry or feathered friends and make a great keepsake to take home. Our Kids for Critters Camp is a weeklong fun camp that will introduce your child to ‘all things animal’ in a fun, interactive setting. They’ll

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Raintree School Summer Programs

extraordinary animals, investigate animal-related careers - including veterinary medicine and rescue work, and will get to help train our shelter animals!

On Wednesday, we’ll hop aboard a bus that takes us to Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, Missouri to visit the rescued horses and ranch animals in our care.

Animal-related games, crafts, guest speakers, service projects and hands-on activities make this a camp to remember! Check out the fun and register at www.hsmo.org or call 314/951-1572. Tell all your friends! It’s a cool way to spend part of a hot, summer day!

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Yucandu Art Studio offers a safe and creative environment for young artists craving self-expression and a variety of great materials. Each day, campers will warm up with sketch exercises before working on several ongoing, ambitious projects. Yucandu Art Camps are divided into grade levels: K-2nd, 1st-5th, 3rd-6th, 6th-8th, and 7th-12th. There are even some for adults.

Sessions are part-time and run June thru August.

Campers in grades 1st-5th and 3rd-6th also organize an end-of-the-week art show, with lemonade and cookies, while family and friends admire their work. Yucandu is located at 20 Allen Avenue, Webster Groves 63119. To reserve your space, go to http://yucandu.com/wp/camps/ or call 314963-4400. Yucandu also offers an open-studio, birthday parties and holiday workshops. www.yucandu.com.

Wolf Camp

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A sleep away camp in Rolla, Missouri (only 2 hours from St. Louis). Ages 7-17. www.MOScienceCamp.com. Feed monkeys, pet kangaroos, take classes in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Care, Survival Skills, Crime Science, Zipline, Pottery, Archery, Culinary Science, Swimming, Crafts. Air-conditioned cabins.

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Animal Camp Jamaica; Seven Palms Villa; Runaway Bay, Jamaica; www.AnimalCamp Jamaica.com. Ages 14-18. 13 day program focused on marine biology and site seeing. We spend mornings in the ocean; snorkeling, kayaking, wave jumping, afternoons exploring this breath-taking Caribbean Island; including four waterfalls and Dolphin Cove. PADI Scuba certification available.

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Adventures await you at the Endangered Wolf Center this summer. Campers will explore the wild world of wolves as they visit our amazing animals, experience nature hikes and fun games, make nature crafts, chat with a wolf keeper and more. The week wraps up with water day and an invitation for campers and their families to join us Thursday evening for a tour, S'mores and a trip down to howl with the wolves! This camp is sure to be one of the most unique camps in St. Louis!

For more information visit www.endangeredwolfcenter.org or call 636-938-5900.

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Raintree’s Wildlands Trek takes brave adventurers off the beaten path and into the mysterious and fascinating wilds of our city. Whether trekking through the forest at Castlewood or running through flowering prairies at Shaw Nature Reserve, campers will learn the science and art of our great outdoors.

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Monday, Jun 08, 2015 — Friday, Jul 31, 2015 The St. Michael School of Clayton offers the TriArt Summer Camp run by certified teachers. All teachers are certified in first aid, CPR and AED training. The St. Michael School of Clayton TriArt Summer Camp is open to all children age 4 through 6th grade (by May 1, 2015) . Campers will experience the thrill of being a three sport athlete, build personal endurance, and develop sportsmanship through triathlon training. Basic fundamentals of swimming, cycling and running will be taught. The Triathlon Camp is open to all ability levels from beginner through advanced. All campers will also receive instruction from professional artists in clay (hand-building and wheel throwing), fiber art (hand and machine sewing, quilting, embroidery ad knitting) through work in our art studio and music (basic music concepts & instruments). Four two week sessions are available. For more information please call 314-7214422 or visit stmichaelschool.org.

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YMCA Camp Lakewood

raintree SCHOOL Summer PrOgramS From prairies to riverbanks, woodland to wetlands, young adventurers will see it all. Campers will go off the beaten path as they explore the wild side of our city. Whether trekking through the forest at Castlewood or running through flowering prairies at Shaw, campers will learn the science and art of our great outdoors. Raintree’s Wildlands Trek is guided by degreed and certified teachers who will help each young child explore the mysteries and magic of the outdoors. With field trips every week, special guests, art encounters, science experiments, and community service, it’s sure to be a fascinating summer at Raintree!

For information visit www.raintreeschool.org

YmCa Of greater St. LOuiS DaY CamPS

Summer Starts at Y Day Camp, where kids enjoy an action-packed summer full of FRIENDS, FULFILLMENT and FUN! Y Camp provides an exciting, safe experience for kids to learn new skills, be creative, build self-confidence, gain independence and make

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lasting friendships. The Y offers DOZENS of camps for all interests, including traditional outdoor camps, a huge variety of sports camps and themed camps for every interest. Through branch locations throughout the St. Louis area, the Y runs 10 camp sessions June 1 - August 7. Some branches begin camps May 26.

Camps are available for ages 3-16. Full-day and some half-day camps are available. PLEASE NOTE: Camp ages, types, schedules and prices vary by branch.

Check out our DISCOUNTS! Call 314-436-1177 or register online at ymcastlouis.org.

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YMCA Camp Lakewood is an overnight co-ed summer camp for children ages 6-17, situated on 5,200 wooded acres and 360-acre lake, 90 minutes south of St. Louis.

While children enjoy activities of camp including zip line, climbing tower, sports, water activities, horseback riding, arts & crafts and much more, the Y also teaches the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility & Faith. Kids make memories and friendships that can last a lifetime, learn about the world around them through a culturally diverse staff, and have a safe and fun-filled experience. This is why campers call Camp Lakewood “My Camp”.

TRI-ART SUMMER CAMP 2015 Ages ~ 4 yrs. (by May 1) - 6th Grade Abilities ~ Beginner to Advanced Dates ~ June 8 - July 31 Four, 2-week Sessions Hours ~ 9am - 3pm, Before & After Care available Triathlete in Training ~ Beginner to Advanced Art Classes ~ Cooking, Music, Clay & Sewing Coaches ~ Experienced, Full-Time SMSOC Teachers Swimming ~ At the Shaw Park Pool in Clayton - M,W,F Biking & Running ~ T, TH

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Stories & Resources For Young People & Their Families

Helping Children Develop Good Health Habits Linda S. Rellergert, MS, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

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arents play an important role in helping their children develop good health habits. Healthy children eat well, live a physically active life and feel good about themselves and others. Children need encouragement from parents and other significant adults to develop healthy habits and attitudes.

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EatinG wEll Parents help their children develop good eating habits when they: * Regularly provide family meals and snacks * Do not pressure kids to eat foods they do not like * Encourage children to stop eating when full * Offer meals and snacks that are nutritious and good tasting * Keep mealtimes pleasant * Teach children how to deal with uncomfortable feelings without eating * Allow children to decide whether or not to eat and how much to eat * Keep the TV turned off during meals livinG aCtivEly Here are some ways parents can get their children moving: * Be physically active role models

* Encourage children to be moderately active at least 60 minutes on most days * Move the TV out of bedrooms * Set limits on the amount of time the family watches TV, works on the computer and plays video games * Teach children games that you liked as a child * Make opportunities for active family recreation like playing ball, hiking or camping * Volunteer to help with your child’s after school activities or sports FEElinG GooD To encourage children to feel good about themselves and others, moms and dads can: * Show love and acceptance for every family member * Refrain from making negative comments about one’s own body or others’ bodies * Give children time and attention * Really listen when children talk * Help children develop talents and skills through hobbies and helping with chores and projects * Offer sincere words of praise and encouragement * Be an advocate for your child with teachers, relatives, religious leaders and other adults For more information please visit online at http://missourifamilies.org/features/nutritionarticles/nut101.htm.

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HERB LADY Cathy Schram

Natural Diuretics ~~~ Fingernails & Health

Q: I feel like I have been retaining a lot of water lately. Are there any natural diuretics that may help?

A: Yes. There are actually a number of herbs that are classed as diuretics. There are many reasons you may be retaining water.

Tissues hold water when they are damaged through inflammation, in which case, antiinflammatory herbs may reduce swelling and aid in the repair. It could be hormone related or a problem with lymphatic drainage and kidney function. In this case you would want to take herbs that stimulate the kidneys. Some good choices are juniper berries, buchu and uva ursi.

However, you do not want to use these herbs if the kidneys are inflamed. The other type of herbal diuretics nourish and improve kidney function without stimulation. These would include cornsilk, nettles, goldenrod and horsetail.

They really help the kidneys filter waste much more effectively.

If it is just a matter of occasional bloating, I would recommend a product that contains a combination of some of the herbs that I mentioned.

Believe it or not, but drinking more water, eating celery and using sea salt will also be helpful.

Q. I have heard that your fingernails can help determine if you are lacking certain nutrients. Can you go over some of the symptoms?

A: You are right. Nail changes can indicate a number of problems in the body. Following are some of the more common symptoms: Weak, brittle nails – May be lacking in silica, minerals, Vitamin A or calcium Splitting/vertical ridges – Lack of HCI in the stomach (digestive issues) Horizontal ridges – May indicate anemia.

Add some iron.

White spots on nails – Often a zinc deficiency Dark and/or thin, flat spoon-shaped nails – May have a Vitamin B-12 deficiency Clubbed, blue or purple – Poor circulation Nails separated from the nail bed – May be a thyroid disorder Any major changes to the nails should be reported to your health care practitioner as there could be a more serious underlying problem.

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

The Earth As Our Spirit Guide

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f you have ever spent time by the ocean, you’ve experienced the healing beauty of the earth in the water, sand, sunshine, wind and critters that take up residence by the sea. There is a profound sense of solidity that comes from knowing that the ocean was here long before us, and will continue to ebb and flow long after we are gone. We are not responsible for its functioning, in fact, the ocean would do much better if we stayed out of its way and allowed it to do what it knows best how to do. Each day, the ocean’s different personalities come through naturally and on its own accord; some days the water is rough, some days calm, other days the waves carry in lots of sea life, and some days there is nothing in the water. But every day it is the ocean, a great and healing friend.

Being a relational species, as humans, we cannot avoid our need for connection to others.

Relationships are necessary in order for us to survive, as necessary as the moon is for the ocean tides. Many relationships spend an inordinate amount of time alternating back and forth between feeling love for and by another, and being afraid to love or not be loved. Interestingly, when we trace emotions back to their most basic sense, we often see that fear and love are the elemental counterpoint of emotions. They are primary concerns, and many of the struggles in a person’s life and relationships can be traced back to inappropriate amounts of one or both at times in their life.

Relationships are much like the ocean waves; they are constantly flowing experiences, changing with every moment as living, breathing entities. A healthy relationship flows back and forth between

independence and interdependence, allowing two whole beings to come together into something greater. Leaning too heavily on independence or interdependence is naturally going to tilt the relationship off balance, and lead to many problems in the relationship. And this is often where the challenge in relationships comes in: how much of each is too much? No one can answer this question for themselves as long as they are out of touch with their true self and their true wants and desires. And this is commonly the case before deep self-exploration and healing: it is impossible to know what you truly want as long as you are still living out of your wounded, defended self. The only motivation of our defensive structure is “no more pain”, and this part of you will do whatever it takes to survive emotionally, not bothering itself with the necessary matters of being truly alive.

To find these answers, you must be willing to get involved with yourself. Only by daring to peer into the depths of your soul, step out into the rough waters of your past can you ever hope to find your own natural emotional rhythm in life. And this is the best investment you will ever dare to make.

For more information on therapy services, guided imageries, meditations, classes, and upcoming programs: You can contact Kate at Transformation Counseling, LLC 8084 Watson Road, Suite 226 Saint Louis, MO 63119 (314) 761-5310 kateschroederlpc@gmail.com www.kateschroederlpc.com

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The Art of Relating

Whole Body ViBraTion

Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW

Helps Ease Pain And Improve Health

reason clients seek her services. “A sluggish, dense, bloating feeling keeps me from enjoying my life.” Getting up in the morning is difficult.” “My body aches and orldwide research from is stiff.” Myriam is blessed to assist in over 100 Universities alleviating their pain, however, WBV furhas found that almost ther helps her clients with improving their everyone canF benefit from using the abilities to stay in control of their physical Whole Body Vibration Machine (WBV) body. Every session she begins with 5 for either exercise, physical therapy or minutes to activate the Lymphatic and massage. Fortunately, this technology is Circulation flow. By enhancing local cirnow “vibrating” all over the world culation it builds a stronger immune because it really works to improve system, aids bone remineralization TesTimonial: the many health challenges people “All the tools that Healthy and reduces joint pain. Using WBV are facing today. The best part is 10 has been instrumental in helping preZone offers continue to min = 1 hour workout. While stand- work together gently and serve her hands, stamina and the life ing on the plate your muscles experiof her practice. beautifully to help me ence continuous contractions creatAt HealthyZone, we offer the nurture and honor my ing a more effective workout in a lifetimeVibe WBV primarily because physical, spiritual and shorter period of time. mental being. In addition it’s high quality, designed, engiSeems too good to be true? As neered, and built in the Usa! Visit to diet and meditation, huge skeptics, we thought so too, I’ve found the Vibration our website to view the myriad of until we gave it the age old “test of videos from Chiropractors, Physical Machine to be an time”. After 5 years of personal and incredible addition to my therapists and clients testimonials. professional use, this technology has lifestyle - it’s simple to use, With the purchase of a machine you proven itself worthy for chronic con- gentle but very effective, will receive a personalized program ditions like arthritis, lower back pain according to your specific needs. We and something I can and depression just to name a few. customize to fit my own also provide other health services to Because it’s easy, effective and personal needs. I’ve found assist in healthy lifestyle changes. We enjoyable our clients find it effortinvite you to join us for a free demonthese qualities to be so less to use consistently and are stration on Monday and Wednesday important with anything thrilled to be getting results. MD’s , I’m incorporating into my evenings to decide for yourself. What Chiropractors, Physical therapist, do you have to lose? Pain in your life. My connection to Personal trainers and massage therajoints, stress, tight muscles, low enerHealthyzone is a pists are discovering the support it gy or discomfort in your low back. beautiful blessing!” provides for them and their clients.

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lenty of us have periods in our lives when we are simply taking some time out to just rest. We have ventured out towards our endeavor, only to seemingly hit a brick wall, and have once again retreated to the comfort of our daily routines. After all, there is a comfort in what we know and therefore it is easy to just stay put. However, change takes action.

Nothing happens by just wishing or thinking.

Naturally, as I am a Relationship Coach and Therapist, I am speaking about getting what you want both out of your current relationships and in your quest for a great relationship.

Many of you reading this are familiar with the Law of Attraction. In a rather “dumb downed” explanation, a major aspect of this concept is “energy in & energy out”. In other words, you have to put energy into getting what you want and it will start to come in correlation with your effort.

Winter is over and wishing for a relationship won’t make it happen. Additionally, you can’t keep doing the same thing and expecting different results. In my field they affectionately refer to this as the definition of insanity.

Therefore, I have created a set of targeted, online workshops designed to give you the information you need to be prosperous in your quest for a healthy, long-term relationship or to greatly enhance the one you have currently.

These include: • stop Choosing emotionally Unavailable • Finding your authentic Voice in a relationship • surviving internet dating • how to Get the relationship you deserve If you are searching for a solid relationship these workshops will teach you what it takes to have healthy relationships, what you need to know about yourself in order to decide who can actually meet your needs and how to go about getting what you warrant. You will learn how to think about relationships differently and how to change your entire approach to finally achieving a great partnership. If you are currently in a relationship and don’t feel empowered to speak up/state your feelings in a productive way, then perhaps you need to finally “find your voice” in your relationship. This is something that both partners need to be able to do to form real emotional intimacy, the glue to any long-lasting, healthy union.

As I stated earlier, you won’t get different results without changing the way you do things and you won’t get what you want without taking action. I have made these workshops easy to access though my website and you can engage in them in the comfort of your own home. I have made them both convenient and affordable. I have a terrific relationship and have always had a passion for helping others to do the same. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and take some action to finally get what you deserve.

Christine Kniffen, LCSW is a Therapist and Relationship/Dating Coach. For a free consultation call 314-374-8396.

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natural options for Abnormal PAP test

by Kelley Kirchner, DC, DABCI Director of Women’s Health Institute of Natural Health

St. Louis’ premier destination for natural healthcare.

The Institute of Natural Health is a truly integrative health clinic.

When you become a client of this clinic you will have an entire team of physicians involved in the development and customization of your individual healthcare needs.

Our team of physicians includes:

• chiropractors, • a naturopathic doctor, • a medical doctor, • a Ph.D. in kinesiology with an emphasis in physiology.

Come see the difference a team makes. You will be glad you did.

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adies, let’s be honest with ourselves.

When that annual appointment rolls around, none of us look forward to it.

Yes, we know it is important, but we still dread it or even put off the appointment all together. Next thing we realize, it’s been quite some time since our last annual exam.

No matter what the reason, the most frightening part may be that phone call saying that our test results are abnormal. Then the questions start piling up: what does that mean, what do I do now, what are my choices?

Let me answer some of those questions. An abnormal PAP test is usually associated with a condition called mild cervical dysplasia.

Cervical dysplasia is not cancer, but having this condition puts you at a higher risk of developing cancer.

Simple tests can be performed to determine whether or not the cervical dysplasia is from a highrisk strain of the HPV virus. These tests are valuable but, in my experience, are not performed nearly enough. The typical treatment for mild cervical dysplasia is to simply “wait and see.” If the condition worsens, women are usually given the option of a surgical procedure, called a LEEP procedure or

“Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure.” This option, like most surgeries, is not without risk.

I am often surprised by how many women are unaware of the safe, natural approaches to treating gynecological conditions, such as mild cervical dysplasia. Combining standard PAP testing with natural therapies and boosting the body’s natural healing abilities can be extremely effective. And every therapy can be completely customized to each individual woman.

Your doctor should take the time to hear your complete case history, perform a thorough examination, and specifically evaluate the cervix. Once your test results are back, he or she should sit with you, answer all of your questions, and create a specific plan to address your unique needs.

It is important that every woman be fully informed of all of her options for managing her health. The least invasive, most natural, and safest methods should be offered, all while addressing the root cause.

There are times when natural methods are not recommended due to the location or severity of the condition. However, in most situations, the natural methods are the safest and most effective option.

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The least invasive, most natural, and safest methods should be offered, all while addressing the root cause.

A Healthy Flora Creates A Happy Gut

by Amy K. Davis, MD

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hen intestinal flora is healthy, it favorably impacts your overall health and vice versa. Understanding how to rebuild your flora is key to improving your digestion, ability to fight infections and a healthy weight for starters.

The flora (trillions of microbes that inhabit your intestines) is important for many reasons.

DiGestion Vitamin production – especially the B’s which are so important for energy immune support Prevention of food allergies neurotransmitter production– serotonin which helps us to feel good and sleep Detoxification – directly and indirectly by producing B12 for liver detox pathways Maintenance of healthy weight It’s a balancing act between “Healthy” and “Unhealthy” microorganisms. Dysbiosis, a term used to describe overgrowth of undesirable bacteria or yeast in the gut, results when the unhealthy flora “wins”.

Common symptoms that may indicate flora imbalance include bloating after meals, reflux, gas, burping, indigestion, food intolerances, craving, frequent infections lasting too long, irritable bowel, diarrhea and constipation.

FACtors iMPACtinG your FlorA: Digestion - Adequate digestion starves out the bad bacteria and yeast. The Healthy flora wins.

Poor digestion provides food for unhealthy bacteria preferentially and dysbiosis results.

Diet - Green vegetables favorably impact the pH and provide fiber which supports healthy flora.

The Standard American Diet which is high in sugars, carbohydrates and processed foods promotes dysbiosis.

Birth – Mom’s flora matters!

A healthy mom who delivers vaginally provides her infant with healthy flora.

A mom with unhealthy flora is unable to provide that for her baby.

C-section babies don’t pass through the birth canal to pick up the mothers flora.

Medications Steroids, like prednisone, favors yeast (candida) growth and dysbiosis.

Antibiotics destroy healthy bacteria which favor the growth of yeast and other undesired bacteria like C. difficile.

Fiber Soluble fiber is a food source for healthy bacteria and acts as a pre-biotic.

Insoluble fiber helps the movement of wastes through the GI tract.

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Collaborations Lead To Special Art Exhibits

ARTful Living St. Louis Area Fine Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts Michelle “Mike� Ochonicky, Arts Editor

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hen a top culinary artist and a noted landscape artist collaborate, the result is bound to be something wonderful.

Gerard Craft is the owner of Niche, Pasteria, Brasserie by Niche and Taste restaurants, as well as being a James Beard finalist---definitely a powerhouse of culinary expertise. Bryan Haynes is wellknown for his Missouri landscapes, especially of scenes along the Missouri River. The two joined forces to bring Haynes’ original works into Craft’s restaurant.

Missouri-native Bryan Haynes left Missouri to attend the University of New Mexico, completing his education at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Like many other art majors graduates, Haynes came away with more than diploma; he gained the ability to see in a new and different light.

He built his career as a commercial artist in Los Angeles but returned home to paint the Midwestern landscape. “Everything seemed to come together,� explained Haynes. “There was the convergence of a narrative and painting. Living in a rural area now, I feel a sense of community with people who have direct links to the land.�

Of Haynes’ art, Bob Moore, historian for the National Park Service in St. Louis, described it as “sublimely beautiful, art that stirs emotions in the viewer. (Haynes) is part Thomas Hart Benton, with a dash of George Catlin, Grant Wood, Joe Jones, N.C. Wyeth and any number of other great artists.�

33 the world, five preselected works of art are viewed “slowly and mindfully,� allowing at least ten minutes per piece to fully investigate the artwork. It’s a far cry from the typical race-through-the museum manner that so many people experience art. Studies reveal that a mere 17 seconds is the typical amount of time spent viewing any given museum piece. Slow Art Day includes a lunch during which participants discuss their impressions of the artworks viewed. Find details and register at www.SlowArtDay.com. This is the fifth year that Linda has led the group, so be prepared for a memorable experience!

There’s a true art to green living. The annual Earth Day Celebration, in Forest Park on April 26, offers a day to explore all things green. Whether you’re wondering about solar power or curious about clothing made from natural fibers, you can find it at Earth Day. Enjoy live music, local foods and beverages and so much more. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.; more details at www.stlearthday.com. Located in front of the Muny, the event is family-friendly and free!!

Compagnie Kafig, presented by Dance St. Louis, April 24-25 at the Touhill.

Even a casual viewer can notice the strong influence of Thomas Hart Benton in Haynes’ work.

When Chef Craft moved to St. Louis, he was impressed by the availability of fresh local farm products and Missouri’s wineries. The Missouri River area offered a sense of peace to him. “It was identical to the tranquility I felt living by the ocean before I came here,� Craft stated.

Behrer Woods was the first mural that Haynes painted for Craft’s Niche restaurant. Now, a year later, a

second mural Magnificent Missouri has been completed. See it at Niche Restaurant, 7734 Forsyth in Clayton. Make dinner reservations (314-773-7755) and enjoy the ARTful view!!

It’s always a pleasure to recognize my fellow “Planeteers.� Linda Wiggen Kraft is the Green & Growing Editor here at The Healthy Planet. But that’s only one of the hats she wears. On April 11, Linda co-hosts Slow Art Day 2015 at the Kemper Art Museum on the Washington University campus.

Once a year, on the same day at locations throughout

The long sleepy winter is officially over when the Pulitzer Arts Foundation reopens May 1 with new galleries and three related exhibitions: Calder Lightness, Richard Tuttle Wire Pieces, and Fred Sandback 64 Three-Part Pieces. Since closing at the end of 2014, The Pulitzer underwent a major renovation to the Tadao Ando-designed building. An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 5 9:00 pm, with a special performance composed by David Lang and featuring singers from local choral groups. The Pulitzer is located in Grand Center at 3716 Washington. For information, call 314-7541850 or visit www.pulitzerarts.org.

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Adopting A Senior Pet: Is it In Your Future?

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

Be A Compliant Pet Owner!

by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM

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he onset of spring reintroduces exposure to many new challenges to our beloved pets as they begin to explore our yards and woodlands. Thereby, it turns out to be a usual time for a majority of pet owners, to receive reminders for our pets' annual examinations and routine health care. I encourage all pet owners to follow up and keep to a proper schedule of veterinary care. A thorough health exam along with preventative health actions like fecal examination for parasites, a blood exam for heartworm and other potential mosquito and tick borne diseases, and in many cases today, your vet may introduce an opportunity for other actions like dental cleanings; or diagnostics like a general blood exam, an ECG for heart review, or radiograph and ultrasound. These technologies ensure that our pets are screened for less obvious medical problems that may be on the rise.

It also provides your veterinarian with a solid reference base to review when clinical problems arise in the future. Not unlike the care we humans receive as medical patients. Your obligation, as a pet owner, is to be compliant to these visits, sometimes suggested two times annually, in certain clinics.

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diagnoses and treatments that your vet has implemented.

Google is an amazing tool, but often, as pet owners surf the net they may come up with alternative actions for a diagnosis your veterinarian has offered. Certainly, it is always a fair choice for you to search, learn, but then, always discuss your findings with your vet.

Too often, people tend to assume that something discovered on the net is more correct than what your vet told you.

Hopefully, either your veterinary clinic, or you as the pet owner, will stay in contact as a means to follow up on your pet's response to treatments and suggested home management guidelines introduced by your veterinarian.

And, when you think you want a second opinion, I always instruct my clients to allow us to refer them to a specialty service, housing board specialized veterinarians whose special training provide a more in depth incite into your pet's problems. Jumping to another general veterinary practitioner can yield an inadequate response, wasting precious time for your pet.

In review, always follow through with those instructions for pet care, as presented by your veterinarian. If you have questions or concerns about a suggested protocol, simply call and ask for verification of instruction. Be careful to avoid changing drug dosing schedules, or dose amounts. This choice can produce very negative results for you and your family critters. Have a wonderful spring season!

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lmost every senior dog and cat that finds itself in a shelter or rescue group has a sad story to tell.

How and why did the animal wind up there? Was there a death, divorce or job loss involving the former owner? Was there a health or housing crisis and the pet could no longer be cared for? Some pets are relinquished to shelters because they were not a good match for their household. Worse yet, maybe this poor creature had lived its entire life in a puppy mill. There are many questions and sometimes few answers. Once you look into their large soft brown eyes, it is easy to make a decision based upon emotion. It may be wiser to stay grounded in facts when considering adopting a senior pet. Pets cannot speak for themselves. They really are at the mercy of their caretakers. Wouldn’t you want your caretaker to know and understand all of your physical and emotional needs and wants?

Prior to adopting it is important to ask yourself a few questions about what you want in a pet. Do you want a high energy dog that requires a lot of exercise and playtime and walks? Are you interested in doing agility or obedience training for such a pet? Does this potential family member require substantial grooming? If so, is that something you want or can do yourself or will you have to pay a groomer to do it? Is the dog housetrained?

Most senior pets are. But if this potential adoptee is the exception, are you willing and able to take on the challenge?

Housing is a big factor to consider when adopting a senior dog. Do you live in an apartment or condo that has size limitations for pets? There are many dogs that may be ideal particularly if they are small and quiet breeds such as a Pekingese or Shih Tzu. If you are considering sharing your life with a large senior dog, is your home and yard large enough to meet the pet’s needs? Is your yard properly fenced? Many large dogs can easily scale a 42 inch chain-link fence. A tall (6 to 9 ft) sturdy privacy fence may be in order. Make sure there are no gaps under the fence if you are considering adopting a small dog.

Senior pets may have mobility issues from previous injuries or disease. Will the pet be able to navigate all the staircases or steps in your home?

Will your new pet need a ramp? Will you need to block off access to stairs to prevent falls? Are there supplements or medicines your new friend may require for improved ambulation?

Older pets are like older people. They make take a little longer to adjust to a new home or strange surroundings. Sudden changes can be

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stressful to older pets. They could still be mourning the loss of their previous family or home. You should plan on being home for a few days after the adoption so you can observe your new family member. Make sure your older pet has a quiet place to settle into for the first few days. This may be a crate or a small room. Pheromone collars, sprays, or diffusers may help to relieve the pet’s stress. Consider using Bach Flower Essences such as Rescue Remedy, Walnut, and Honeysuckle to help your senior pet adjust to his new home while minimizing grieving over the previous one. Senior pets may need extra time to bond with new people and pre-existing pets. Allow time for the pet to view you as predictable, safe, and the source of wonderful things (petting, treats, toys). Spending a few days together will let you know if your pet hears and sees well, is house-trained, or if he or she has any fears or mobility issues. Later, your new senior friend can be slowly introduced to your current pets under controlled and safe circumstances.

After your new pet has had time to settle in, it’s important to visit your veterinarian. Every senior pet should have a thorough physical exam, blood and urine tests, and a stool sample checked for parasites. Dental disease, obesity, heart disease, tumors, skin disease or arthritis may be found on physical exam. Underlying illnesses such as kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid disease, and diabetes may be detected with blood and urine tests. It is important to find out if your new family member has any health problems so they can be addressed promptly. A microchip can be a life-saver if your senior pet accidently wonders off or gets lost. Make sure your veterinarian scans your new pet for a chip and make sure the chip is in your name and contact information.

Adopting a senior pet may not be for everyone.

They can require more patience, time, and money than a younger pet. You may not have as many years with them as you would like. But you do learn to treasure every moment you have with your older furry friend. Giving a senior pet a wonderful loving home in which to spend their final years is extremely rewarding. They will give you a lifetime of love regardless of the number of years you share together.

Dr. Teresa Garden is chief veterinarian/owner of Animal Health & Healing, a full-service holistic and conventional veterinary practice in the Maplewood/Richmond Heights area. Phone: 314781-1738. www.AnimalHealthandHealing.com.

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Browse through thousands of varieties of plants and learn how to grow them with our “Star-Studded” cast of acclaimed speakers. Join 10,000 gardeners at rural America’s premier event of seeds, plants, music, culture and the celebration of historic American gardening spirit. Enjoy a sense of community and camaraderie with fascinating seed collectors, renowned musicians, national speakers, historic demonstrators, food activists, home schoolers, western re-enactors, organic growers, gourmet chefs, free-thinkers, historic farm animals, artisan crafters, trendy vendors and herbal hippies. Hope we didn’t leave anyone out!

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Gardeners can request a free 212-page color catalog or buy our 356-page Whole Seed Catalog. We now distribute 500,000 catalogs to gardeners nationally.For more information about the Spring Planting event at Baker Creed Seed Company, May 3 and 4, please contact Kathy McFarland, at 417-924-3031 or kathym@rareseeds.com.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Available at The Institute of Natural Health Are you frustrated that your health is not improving, or maybe getting worse?

Are you tired of just covering up your symptoms?

Are you wondering if there is there a better way?

The Institute of Natural Health, and its multi-disciplinary team of physicians, offers natural solutions for many health conditions.

So if you, or someone you love, suffer from a chronic health concern, give us a call. We may be able to help.

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For those of you who are not familiar with the amazing benefits of HBOT, you are in luck. In this article we are going to discuss how this painless, non-invasive treatment can have a profound benefit on your health.

Let us begin by discussing what HBOT actually is. It is a therapy that involves gently increasing the atmospheric pressure to increase the amount of oxygen your blood can carry. This process can have a profound health benefit for many different conditions. Some of the effects of HBOT are to facilitate healing, stimulate new blood vessel formation, and increase stem cell production.

This may sound too good to be true, but there are some pretty complicated physics at work with HBOT. But rather than talk about things like Boyle’s or Dalton’s Law, let’s discuss the benefits of HBOT as a part of your health and wellness plan.

We all understand the importance of oxygen. Without oxygen we cease to be. So wouldn’t it be safe to say that if we were able to utilize more oxygen we wouldn’t just be, we could become. But what could we become?

What if we could become healthier?

HBOT is not just for people who have a condition or disease. Healthy people choose to use HBOT as well. Most indicate their reason for utilizing the therapy to be a sense of increased energy and a feeling of youthfulness.

You, like many others, may choose to implement HBOT as another part of your wellness regimen to keep you in optimal health.

For those of you who have a pressing health concern, hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been shown to be beneficial for numerous conditions.

Some of these include: ADD/ADHD, autism, chronic fatigue, diabetes, fibromyalgia, headache, heart disease, Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke and traumatic brain injury (concussion) to name a few.

In conclusion, HBOT is a painless, noninvasive, and effective treatment for many conditions. The increased oxygen facilitates healing, stimulates new blood vessels, and increases stem cell production to help improve overall health. All of these properties make HBOT the perfect addition to your health and/or wellness regimen.

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Celebrate Earth Day Every Day!

by Crystal Stevens

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at local, organic and seasonal fruits and vegetables- know your farmer!

Join a CSA Farm.

Shop at your local farmers market regularly.

Grow a garden. Try growing and preserving at least 25% of your own food. Growing a garden can be super easy and highly rewarding. Container gardening is an option for those who lack space.

Shop at local mom and pop businesses in your area instead of big box stores.

Get thrifty: Shop at thrift stores. There are so many amazing treasures just waiting for a good home.

Use cloth bags! Keep a gazillion of them in your trunk so you never have an excuse.

Walk, bike or use public transportation: or sport a hybrid.

Ditch the chemicals. Use eco-friendly cleaning supplies. There are tons of recipes available at your fingertips for everything from DIY laundry detergent to DIY all-purpose cleaning spray. I use baking soda, vinegar and essential oils to clean. They are cheaper and safer for the environment.

Make your own body care products. You can make your own lotions, crèmes, soaps, lip balms, and even make up using simple and safe ingredients that are better for you and the environment.

Watch a few documentaries per month. Awakening The Dreamer, Food Inc., Hungry for Change, and The Queen of the Sun, are a few good ones to start with.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. These big three have been tried and true for many years.

Use Less Water. Instead of buying plastic water bottles, use a stainless steel reusable water bottle.

Buy tree free paper for your home and office. www.stepforwardpaper.com Plant a pollinator garden to attract butterflies and honey bees. Landscape with native Flowers. Give edible landscaping a try or go with an environmentally responsible company such as www.simplysustainablelandscaping.com Become a vegetarian or choose to buy meat raised on a bio- dynamic farm such as Live Springs Farm www.livespringsfarm.com Plant a tree each year on your birthday and encourage your friends and family members to do the same.

Plant fruit trees and perennial fruits in your backyard.

Volunteer on a farm, with Slow Foods STL, Sierra Club, with your local Stream Team, or any organization doing good for the community and the environment.

Spread the information with friends and family members. Start green teams at your office, school or church.

Every little bit helps.

Crystal Stevens is a regular contributor to The Healthy Planet. She and her husband and family run the LaVista CSA Farm in Godfrey, Illinois. For more information about joining the LaVista Farm CSA, please visit online at www.lavistacsa.org.

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April 2 Singing Bowl TherApy workShop: Finding your CenTer Through Sound And ViBrATion Presented by: Vickie Jenny. 6:00 - 8:00pm. $55. Singing Bowl sound Therapy combines the elements of sound and sensation to create a unique healing environment. Hand-hammered metal bowls of various sizes and tones are carefully placed on the body and gently played. The receiver is encouraged to enter a state of deep relaxation through the meditative tones they hear and the calming vibrations they feel coursing through the skin, muscles and tissues.

In this two hour introductory workshop, we experiment with a wide variety of singing bowls, taking time to listen deeply and mindfully feel vibration. You will have the opportunity to give as well as receive a short treatment and learn how you can take this information home with you. To learn more about Vickie Jenny, visit http://www.tonestorelax.com/. To register, call The Center for Mind, Body, Spirit at 314.725.6767 April 3 oBeSiTy And MenTAl heAlTh McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers, 231 W. Lockwood, 63119. 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM,Webster Groves, MO. Many individuals struggling with their weight are also struggling with behavioral and psychiactric issues and vice versa. Free CE Event for therapists and dietitians. Dr. Ginger Nicol, MD guest speaker. BED2WWP.Eventbrite.com.

April 4 Beer For wATer Fundraiser for Missouri Coalition for the Environment - a Non-Profit Organization that works to protect and provide clean air, water and energy for all of Missouri. 12-6 PM Great Beer Needs Great Water! Participating breweries will donate a portion of their proceeds to Missouri Coalition for the Environment. Enjoy some fabulous local hand-crafted beer while supporting local water and the Coalition's work for Clean Water. 28 MILE Bike Ride along Brewery Route.

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April 4 MdC inViTeS puBliC To STATe ForeST nurSery open houSe Enjoy tours, exhibits, Smokey Bear and more. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to discover nature through an open house on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its 754-acre George O. White State Forest Nursery near Licking. Reservations are requested by calling 573-674-3229. The State Forest Nursery has provided seedlings to Missourians since 1947 for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, and wildlife habitat. Learn more about the Nursery at mdc.mo.gov/node/3986.

April 4 green hAndCuFFS Airs on KNLC Channel 24 04/04 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 04/06 at 8:00 p.m.

Are black drivers more likely to have their cars searched for drugs? LeShea Agnew describes her experience of being stopped by Belleville IL police with attorney, J. Justin Meehan, and John Payne. They explore how her victimization is repeated with black and brown drivers throughout the US. April 8 Spring CleAning: how To CleAn your hoMe wiTh non-ToxiC iTeMS. Presented by: Deborah Zorensky, MS, RDN. LD, CCN 6:30 - 8:00pm. Cost: $20.00. There are over 80,000 registered chemicals for use in our country and most of these chemicals have never been tested for their toxic effects on our health and environment. According to the present laws, the EPA must prove that a chemical puts the environment or the public health at a "reasonable risk" before any action can be taken. Since this law came into effect, 62,000 chemicals have been allowed to remain on the market without testing and the EPA has only required testing for 200 chemicals and has taken action on only five. Babies are born with many of these toxins already in their tiny bodies. Research has shown that these chemicals can wreak havoc on our immune, endocrine, nervous and reproductive systems. We ingest and breathe in many of these chemicals.They can be found in our food, the air we breathe, cigarette smoke, toys our children play with and household cleaning products as well as many other products. It is spring cleaning time. Come to this presentation to learn how to make some simple and quick household products using essential oils and common household products like baking soda and vinegar.

You will leave with your own bottle of disinfectant and recipes and cleaning suggestions. Call The Center for Mind, Body, Spirit to register for this class: 314.725.6767.

April 9 loSe weighT & deTox nATurAlly 6-7:30pm, 13418 Clayton Rd. Town & Country. Learn how to use natural solutions to increase your energy, cleanse your body, restore the youthful glow to your skin and lose weight.

Register: https://detoxandweightloss.eventbrite.com April 11 rACiSM in drug lAw enForCeMenT Airs on KNLC Channel 24 04/11 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 04/13 at 8:00 p.m.

In communities such as Ferguson, how has racial bias in drug law enforcement affected distrust of the police? Host Don Fitz and guests Kenny Murdock and John Payne discuss the role of the drug war in police militarization. What was the role of racism in the 1930s criminalization of cannabis?

April 11 & 12 priMordiAl Sound MediTATion Do you want to reduce stress and anxiety in your life? Learn to meditate! As stress is reduced through meditation, our mind and body function with more effectiveness which can lead to better health, vitality, and happiness! Primordial Sound Meditation is a meditation program developed by Dr. Deepak Chopra. This weekend class will be held April 11 & 12 at the Mercy Center, 2039 North Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO. Learn how to enjoy the benefits of meditation! Light refreshments will be served. Contact Shirley Stoll for more information and/or registration. 800-796-1144 or shirlstoll@gmail.com.

April 14 inTegrATing AlTernATiVe MediCine wiTh ConVenTionAl MediCine 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.

April 15 The ulTiMATe SMooThie ClASS 6:30-7:30pm, 13418 Clayton Rd. Town & Country Learn how plant based smoothies can increase your daily nutrition. You will leave this class with recipes and a plan to improve your health.

Register: https://theultimatesmoothie3.eventbrite.com April 15 8Th AnnuAl green SChoolS eVenT 38 schools are participating in the 2014-15 Green Schools Quest. At each school, Green Teams are hard at work devising and implementing – with the help of a USGBC-MGC Green Mentor – creative, effective and no or low cost sustainable practices for their school. Join us on April 15th as we

announce the winners and celebrate participants of the 201415 Green Schools Quest! WHEN: April 15, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, WHERE: W.W. Keysor Elementary, 725 North Geyer, Kirkwood, MO 63122, REGISTER: www.usgbc-mogateway.org/calendar April 18 CoupleS reTreAT AT CAMp MAniTowA Thai massage, high ropes course, kayaking, stargazine, hiking, walk a labyrinth, wine tasting, cooking dinner over the campfire, and more. 90 minutes from St. Louis in Benton, Illinois.

Host: Jill Duncan, LMT, has studied Thai Massage and yoga for 16 years. Contact Jill at 314-640-7142. Register at www.campmanitowa.com.

April 18 The CriMinAl injuSTiCe oF CAnnABiS prohiBiTion Airs on KNLC Channel 24 04/18 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 04/20 at 8:00 p.m.

John Payne and Don Fitz discuss effects of an arrest and conviction for a cannabis offense for the individual and society.

They look at how decriminalization laws (such those in Columbia and St. Louis) have helped address these problems.

Should we advocate full legalization?

April 21 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.

April 21 Free MonThly wellneSS SupporT group Free Monthly Prevention and Healing Support Group. This month's topic: Exploring Health and Wellness with our Speaker: Dr. Andrew Rackovan, DC of the Frontier Integrated Health Center. Come with your questions and enjoy an evening of enlightenment. 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 on our web site at www.PreventionAndHealing.com titled "New Medicine, New Biology: Spiritual Wellness, Spiritual Assessment, and Spiritual Care."

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April 25 weBSTer groVeS herB SoCieTy herB SAle at the Webster Groves First Congregational Church, Elm and Lockwood Aves. 8:30-2 pm. Check out wgherbs.org for the 2015 List of Herbs ordered for the sale. You will find varieties of rosemary, thyme, mint, basil, lavender, heirloom tomatoes and vegetables for your One Stop Shopping. Quality plants, in quantities not found at any other local sale. Garden books, demonstrations, and members to advise the novice or veteran herb lover. No admission charge. Plenty of parking. Plus, Chef Brad and his students from L’Ecole Culinaire will be offering tasty herb treats to visitors. wgherbs.org or 314-739-9925.

April 25 nATiVe plAnT SAle SponSored By oliVeTTe in BlooM 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Stacy Park Pavilion (Old Bonhomme Rd. just south of Olive in Olivette). Plants supplied by Missouri Wildflowers. Great prices! Contact Jasmine Fazzari at jasjfazz@yahoo.com. www.olivetteinbloom.org. Native plants are ideally suited to our climate and environment.

April 25 VeTerAnS oF CheMiCAl wArFAre Airs on KNLC Channel 24 04/25 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 04/27 at 8:00 p.m.

Is it too extreme to talk about use of Agent Orange as chemical warfare?

April 26 ST. louiS eArTh dAy in ForeST pArk See pages 4-5 of this edition for more information.

April 30-May 1 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, April 30 & Friday, May 1, 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.

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The BioMat’s quantum energetics allows the body to fight disease and heal with a naturally strong and efficient immune system. It is composed of 17 layers of technology, combining Far Infrared Rays (FIR), negative ions and amethyst crystals. Time spent on the mat relieves pain and joint stiffness, reduces stress and fatigue, boosts the immune system, burns calories and many other healthful benefits.

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beneficial light wave, penetrate skin and increase circulation to detoxify the body of harmful toxins. The FIR can increase blood flow and clean the arteries (which means it can help lower blood pressure), release toxins, increase metabolism, heal soft tissue and relax muscles.

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Our approach to holistic health includes the entire body and the oral cavity is no exception. We are dedicated to serving our patients and promoting a level of health care that carefully evaluates and reviews the use of dental materials, dental procedures and also offers dietary and nutritional support for each and every individual that is seen in our office.

Did you know that examining the mouth can reveal the presence of illnesses or unstable conditions in other areas of the body?

If you feel like you’ve just about exhausted all your options in your search for better health, have your mouth examined with a different approach in mind. Get motivated, get educated, and get ready to participate in a

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The focus of holistic dentistry is to consider the mouth as a part of the whole body. We use materials and methods that are more compatible biologically with the body instead of the traditional dental materials. Examples of non-compatible materials are mercury fillings, non-precious heavy metal crowns, bridges and partials or dentures. Alternatives to fluoride are used

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Proper alignment of the jaws and teeth are the foundation of how the body perceives itself in space. The result of improper alignment can result in symptoms of headache, ears ringing, loss of hearing, pain in the head and neck and clenching or grinding of the teeth.

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