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Get Creative In The Kitchen

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Get Your chalk on! Sidewalk Art Festival In The Loop Aug. 31 page 11

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August, 2013 of the pride. And our whole family is better because he has joined our lives. Here’s to you J.J. Welcome home! i also want to to take a moment and congratulate Andrew goodman who is soon to open Aquarius Wellness, Center For Healing Arts on Clayton Road in Richmond Heights. If there’s one thing I love is a small business entrepreneur! Currently he is looking for wellness professionals, Massage Therapy, Thai Yoga Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Aromatherapy, Music Therapy, Physical Therapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Esthetics, etc. to join him at the center. If you are interested in talking to Andrew about this business opportunity check out the help wanted ad on page 31 for more information. The rest of us will have to wait a short time until the center opens with all these wonderful wellness services. Check back in The Healthy Planet for updates about the grand opening!

y daughter Natalie gave birth to my first grandchild on July 23. Jackson James Petty is a healthy 8 lb 12 oz bouncing baby boy with a full head of hair. Sorry Jackson, heredity may dictate losing that mop top before you would like. But for now, bask in the glory of your beautiful Leo locks. He has the fingers of a concert pianist, or a hall-offame flame thrower. His head is that of deep thinker and he has the lips of a lover. He has the beginnings of blue eyes, just now a grayish-blue. But his dad Make a note that our has sent him the genes of sky Autumn Healthy Planet and the size of a gentle giant. His Natural Living Expo will mom and dad are already great be sunday October 20 in Jackson James Petty parents. Attentive and loving. Webster Groves. We are Family and friends have welnow taking reservations comed him into the world with warmth and for exhibit space, so contact us right away as we open arms. He coos and makes noises of con- sell out fast. We are looking forward to seeing tentment and hardly voices a contrary sound. all of you at our 26th expo and helping you find Perhaps he will become a diplomat. Knowing resources for healthier and greener lives! when to sound off and when to hold his tongue. But for now he is my grandson. He is the pride Proud Grandpa, J.B. Lester; Publisher

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Air Quality Is A Year-Round Issue Article courtesy of the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership

ith the dog days of summer now upon us, it’s hard to believe that fall is just around the corner. In a matter of weeks, cooler temps will begin settling in. As they do, many assume that the threat of poor air quality will disappear with the searing heat. Unfortunately, bad air is a year-round issue, making it critical for us to remain committed to doing our share for cleaner air no matter the season. During the year, our region deals with the effects of both ozone and particulate matter (PM) pollution. While ozone is most prevalent during the summer months, PM is a pollutant that can create breathing concerns all year long. Particulate matter is a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. Some particles such as dust, dirt, soot or smoke are large or dark enough to be seen with the naked eye, while other fine particles, such as acids, organic chemicals, metals, soil and dust particles and allergens are so small they can only be detected by using an electron microscope. With diameters of 2.5 micrometers and smaller, a size nearly 30 times smaller than a single strand of human hair, fine airborne particles come from a variety of sources, including motor vehicles, power plants and wood-burning stoves and fireplaces. Because of their minuscule size, fine particles can travel deep into the lungs, and in some cases, the bloodstream. Both ozone and particulate matter pollution can cause a variety of health concerns, including wheezing, headaches, nausea, eye and throat irritation, irritation of the airways, coughing or diffi-

way towards protecting the health of area residents.” Driving less is one simple emissions-reducing action that residents can take. This can be accomplished by carpooling and vanpooling, using mass transit, walking and biking more and taking advantage of flex-time and telecommuting options. Air pollution can be further reduced by conserving energy at home and at work to reduce demands on power plants, planning trips to avoid idling in traffic tie-ups, avoiding the use of gas-powered yard equipment and Driving less is one simple emissions-reducing action that residents can take. This can be accomplished by carpooling and vanpooling, snow blowers, limiting the using mass transit, walking and biking more and taking advantage use of wood-burning fireplaces and choosing not to of flex-time and telecommuting options. burn leaves and other yard waste. culty breathing, decreased lung function, aggra“Our hope is that air quality issues will be top vated asthma; development of chronic bronchitis, of mind all the time, regardless of the temperairregular heartbeat, heart attacks and premature ture, and that the steps area residents are currentdeath in people with heart or lung disease. ly taking during the summertime to reduce emis“It’s definitely during the summer months that sions will become year-round efforts,” noted air quality is most top of mind,” said Susannah Fuchs. Fuchs, senior director of environmental health for A wealth of additional tips designed to help the American Lung Association of the Plains-Gulf the region breathe easier throughout the year is Region. “This is mainly because daily forecasts available by visiting the St. Louis Regional Clean are underway. But as soon as temperatures cool, Air Partnership’s website at www.cleanairconcerns over air quality seems to drop, and peostlouis.com. Area residents are also encouraged ple no longer feel there’s a need to continue takto “like” the organization on Facebook and foling steps to reduce emissions. We want the public low them on Twitter @gatewaycleanair. to know that their efforts to help improve air quality are essential 365 days a year and go a long

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Standing Up To Environmental Challenges by Don Fitz

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Topics For Green Lifestyles

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Radioactive Baby Tooth Survey Returns

hile many areas of our region remain contaminated from our role in the purification of uranium for atomic weapons, our atomic history has another side too. We can celebrate a group of scientists at Washington University and community activists who launched the “Baby Tooth Survey” in 1958 which ultimately lead to the end of atmospheric bomb testing. The Baby Tooth Survey was a landmark study that measured the levels of Strontium-90 in the baby teeth of St. Louis children. Strontium-9 is a radioactive isotope only created through nuclear fission by nuclear weapons or nuclear reactors. It resembles calcium, making baby teeth optimal for study. Researchers found that Strontium-90 concentrations in baby teeth of persons born in 1964 were 50 times higher than those of persons born in 1950. Many St. Louisans recall sending in their

baby teeth for the survey and receiving a button that said, “I gave my tooth to science”. Children’s teeth became tragic and unfortunate carriers for radioactive fallout as Strontium90 moved up the food chain. Detonating nuclear weapons in the atmosphere led to “fallout” landing in farm fields. Cows ate the grass, children drank the cow’s milk, and Strontium-90 was passed from weapons testing to children’s teeth. Efforts of Washington University scientists and St. Louis citizens helped lead to John F. Kennedy signing the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty fifty years ago in 1963, which contributed to the end of atmospheric bomb testing. The Radiation Public Health Project (RHPH) recently received 85,000 baby teeth uncovered from the original survey at Washington University in St. Louis for further study. What does this mean for the now-grown children who contributed those teeth? RHPH and the Missouri History Museum hosted a panel discussion on August 1, 2013 on the Baby Tooth Survey and the atomic legacy. Scheduled panelists included Joe Mangano, Executive Director of MHPH; Dr. Michael Friedlander, physics professor at Washington University; and Denise Brock, who was instrumental in getting the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act passed by Congress, which compensated workers exposed to radiation during World War II and beyond. If you gave your teeth to science, you can help with a long-term health study. Visit RHPH’s website: www.radiation.org. In the 70 years since the first atom was split with uranium purified here in our midst, safely storing the wastes has proved problematic. Hanford, Washington is one of the latest disaster stories as leaking tanks contaminate groundwater and threaten the Columbia River. St. Charles, Missouri hosts a tomb of radioactive waste at Weldon Springs. In St. Louis, we are in the unique position of having nuclear weapons waste threatened by a subsurface landfill fire at the West Lake landfill in Bridgeton. From mining areas in the Southwest to farflung processing and power facilities, nuclear sites all over the nation are now in expensive clean up and decommissioning phases. Americans continue to pay dearly for use of the atom. You can visit www.moenviron.org or find Missouri Coalition for the Environment on Facebook to learn more, volunteer, and support our work.

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hatever the threat, Missouri activists are organizing to protect the environment. August 2013 Green Time TV looks at a variety of concerns: honeybees, organic farming, CAFOs and energy. What’s behind the disappearance of bees in the US? During the first August show, Jane Sueme, owner of Isabee’s Beekeeping Equipment and Supplies, discusses the importance of pollinators, bee losses in the US and metro St. Louis, and guidelines for people wanting to keep honeybees. She asks what the best time is to start with bees, and what it takes to get started. The second episode features Molly Rockamann, Founding Director of EarthDance, discussing its continuity with the Mueller Farm, its apprenticeship program, how people can visit the farm and where they can get its produce. She covers challenges facing new farmers and ways that people can become involved in EarthDance and learn about organic food and farming. How do Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) affect people living near them? What are problems with lagoons holding 2–20 million gallons of pig waste? During the third and fourth shows Darvin Bentlage of the Missouri Rural Crisis Center discusses effects of the concentration of meat pack-ers on the food supply of the country, including samenela outbreaks. He asks how big agriculture gets advantages that family farmers don’t have and

looks at ways that CAFO owners get around restrictions and how antitrust laws could be applied to meat packers. The final August episode focuses on Missouri power plants and their emissions. Environmental scientist Mollie Freebairn discusses releases to Missouri's environment including greenhouse gases, nitrogen and sulfur oxides, acid rain, other acid gases, particulates, organic and heavy metal compounds (including mercury), many of them highly toxic. August Green Times include the movies “Tom Theobold on Bee Loss,” “Health Begins in the Soil,” and “Pig Business.” Green Time now airs on KNLC stations in four Missouri areas. It appears at noon on Saturdays and 5:30 pm on Wednesdays in St. Louis on Channel 24-1 and at 8 pm on Mondays in St. Louis on Channel 24-2, Springfield on Channel 39, Joplin on Channel 36 and Marshfield on Channel 17. August Green Time programs air on these dates: • August 3, 5, 7: “Health of the Honeybee;” • August 10, 12, 14: “Health Begins in the Soil at EarthDance;” • August 17, 19, 21: “Pig CAFOs: Health and the Environment;” • August 24, 26, 28: “Pig CAFOs in Missouri;” • August 31, September 2, 4: “Missouri Energy: Health, Environment, Economy, Politics.” Also see Green Time on greentime.tv. If you would like to help produce Green Time TV call 314-727-8554 or email don@greentime.tv.

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Summer Fun Guide Eat, Drink, Explore, Experience, Enjoy!

ummer in St. Louis has arrived and there is plenty to do in the Gateway City. Here are some of our suggestions for every member of the family. We have something for everyone! • Create a memory or keepsake at YuCanDu Art Studio in Webster Groves. YuCanDu offers art camps, workshops, art parties and open studio time for getting in touch with your inner artist.

• Spend a couple of days at Trout Lodge YMCA of the Ozarks and let the adventure begin! Stay in a lakeside or woodside cabin or enjoy a guestroom in the lodge. Meals are family style and the fun is for everyone. • Explore and experience the wonders of The Magic House St. Louis Children’s Museum in Kirkwood. Pack your imagination and enjoy special events, summer camps, art programs and family programs like Fitness Fun Fridays this summer. • Learn about the hidden history of pharaohs, mummies and pyramids at the Saint Louis Science Center’s Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science exhibit. Through hands-on challenges, authentic artifacts and guidance from real archaeologists, visitors will unearth the mysteries of Egypt, its culture and its people.

• Have a girls night out, a date night, a private or corporate party at Pinot’s Palette. This is St. Louis’ favorite night out. An unforgettable evening filled with fun, friends and fine art! • Stop by Schlafly Bottleworks or the Tap Room for some good food and drink. And check out the Farmers Market Wednesdays 4-7pm. • Enjoy a cool beverage, some great pub food, and watch the Cardinals at one of Llywelyn’s Pub’s five locations metrowide. Remember, Llywelyn’s is Celtic for Good Times! • And how about an authentic Italian pastry to satisfy your summer sweet tooth at Piccione Pastry in the U City Loop? This new pastry shop is the talk of the town! • Wet your whistle with some tasty Urban Chestnut Brewing Company craft beer. Stop by their brewery in Midtown Alley, enjoy their popular bier garden or pick some UCBC brews at your local grocer! • Before the Muny, or just for that special summer picnic, stop in to The Art of Entertaining in Webster Groves for a great take out picnic for two or more this summer! More Summer Fun on pages 8-10

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Summer Fun Guide Eat, Drink, Explore, Experience, Enjoy! • When the weather gets really hot, you should try some Ice Frappes and Chilled Soup from Choice St. Louis where food is delicious and healthy! • Take a short trip down I-55 to historic St. Genevieve, Missouri and enjoy the old French town while stopping to shop, eat and explore the many restaurants, gift and antique shops. A great day trip! Or stay overnight in a Bed & Breakfast!

• At Bixby’s restaurant inside the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, the new Summer Menu is sure to please your pallette. Enjoy lunch, dinner or Sunday Brunch. And check out the Missouri History Museum, too! • If you are looking for a place that will feed you healthy food and help you learn how to live a healthier life, then check out PuraVegan Cafe & Yoga this summer. They have classes in healthy living as well as Vegan fare. more summer fun on pages 9 & 10

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Creativity Abounds at the Jour de Fete in Ste. Genevieve

re you looking for ideas for a daytrip or weekend outing that will get your creative juices flowing? With an array of craft vendors, captivating exhibits and rich French Colonial history, the Jour de Fete festival in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri could be exactly what you’re looking for. The 47th annual Jour de Fete is scheduled for Saturday, August 10 through Sunday August 11 in the National Historic Landmark District of downtown Ste. Genevieve. Featuring over 100 arts and crafts booths, plus hands-on exhibits and special attractions, Ste. Genevieve’s annual Jour de Fete celebration is the premier arts and crafts fair in the Midwest and a weekend you don’t want to miss. As the first European settlement in Missouri, Ste. Genevieve has long been home to talented artisans and craftsmen and its French Colonial atmosphere provides a perfect setting for this

annual event. The town’s five major historic homes, as well as the Ste. Genevieve Museum, offer wonderful guided tours, live demonstrations, and up close examples of

How To Thrive On A Vegan Diet by Monica Stoutenborough

ver considered eating all plant based foods? More and more wellknown people are now vegan; Bill Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres, even Mike Tyson! Sometimes when switching to a vegan diet, people find some struggles along the way that keep them from staying on the path. Below are some tips that can prevent stress and help you thrive with your new lifestyle. 1. Eat a variety of colorful fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and beans. The more variety the better. Make it a challenge to try at least one new

food or ingredient every week. As the seasons change your options are almost endless! 2. Eat your food as minimally processed as possible. Most Americans do not eat a significant amount of raw fruits and vegetables. Eat a large quantity of raw fruits and veggies, and some steamed vegetables and soups as well. Avoid fried foods that destroy nutrients and form cancer promoting compounds called acrylamides. If you try to live off of packaged cereal and crackers you are not giving yourself the phytochemicals and antioxidants needed to fight off disease and illness. 3. When eating out call ahead to find out what

French Creole life in the 18th and 19th century. Linger for a bit beneath the shade of a giant pecan tree and watch as artisans dressed in period clothing demonstrate historic crafts, including soap making and blacksmithing. Watch and listen for the French Marines who will be performing mock military drills throughout the weekend. While you are there, be sure to stroll down Main Street to see the new park and exhibit commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Flood of 1993, the year the Mississippi River almost swept the picturesque town away. For those interested in the history of transportation, on display will be a steam engine from 1919, as well as other antique steam engines and tractors. The local Knights of Columbus hall will once again host their annual classic car cruisers show. Make reservations at one of the outstanding Bed and Breakfast Inns so you can extend your stay to visit some of the county’s picturesque wineries on the fol-

lowing day. Ste. Genevieve nurtures its connection to France with the very-appropriate Route du Vine Wine Trail. The trail, one of several in Missouri, includes six distinctive wineries nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of southeastern Missouri. Maps of the area and more are available at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center, located at the corner of Main Street and Market Street. Ste. Genevieve is located just four miles off I-55, an easy one hour drive south from St. Louis. Festival hours are 10a.m.-6p.m. on Saturday, Aug.10 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11. Admission is free for all ages. Shuttle service from convenient parking areas is available for a nominal fee. For a free Ste. Genevieve Visitor’s Guide, call 800.373.7007. For information on lodging, dining and wineries visit www.visitstegen.com. For Jour de Fete details, including festival parking and shuttle drop-off areas, visit www.saintegenevievejourdefete.com.

healthy options they may have available or check the online menu. Most chefs are happy to accommodate special dietary requests, especially with advance notice. I often ask a chef to use water or broth to sauté my food instead of oil. 4. Meet others in your community that can help support you on your path. In St Louis we are blessed to have several plant based communities such as the Arch Vegans and Raw Vegan Community on meetup.com. These groups are very welcoming and especially valuable if you are trying to do this alone. 5. Don’t beat yourself up! So many people think that when they make a resolution they must follow it 100%, and one so-called slip-up results in quitting completely. Be kind to yourself and don’t think that one or two indulgences should derail all of your efforts. 6. Take some vegan cooking classes, buy a cookbook, or get new recipes online that inspire you to

stay interested. If you find a dish that you like, prepare it in bulk and so you can eat it for days. Over time you need to develop some quick go-to recipes, so you aren’t tempted to grab convenience processed foods. Switching to this kind lifestyle is not only health promoting for yourself, but also all other living creatures on this planet. Know that you are part of a tremendous shift and movement to a kinder planet. Monica Stoutenborough is a Certified Nutritional Education Trainer and Yoga Instructor. She offers yoga, meditation, nutrition & cooking classes at her business, PuraVegan Cafe & Yoga. In August she will offer a “Healthy Vegan 101” class that is lecture and food preparation on August 26. For more information please call 314-932-5144 or visit www.puravegan.com.

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Earthworms’ Castings with Jean Ponzi

the Dirt on sidewalk Poetry

enry’s open-air table in the Central West End was aflutter with paper – and passers-by. Fresh Poetry Ink, read his sign. An original poem on your topic in 10 minutes! I stepped right up for my turn. Soil biodiversity, I proposed. It’s stuff I’ve really been digging into. This self-styled corner bard paused for just the merest beat. He clasped his hands behind his head and gazed up at me. “Could you say a little about that, please?” Poet and customer had engaged in a process that Henry David Goldkamp believes can open hearts and minds to his great passion, poetry. By day, Henry works construction as a tinner, a proud member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 36. You’d hope a poet would be an interesting guy. I can see him forming metal with the same keen attention he applies to turning a phrase, at home in the brotherhood of organized labor as much as he is at his quirky solo street per-

former’s folding table. Henry’s been writing “from a very young age.” His Fresh Poetry gig has played St. Louis neighborhoods for three years. He figures he composes at least a thousand poems a year – on his fleet of 18 portable manual typewriters – and taps out actual carbon-paper copies of all of them. Low tech meets high concept in this young man’s joyful dance with the writer’s fate: “I don’t have a choice in the matter!” He adapted this idea from another wordbusker, who works in New Orleans. “He would turn your topic into a short piece of erotic fiction. That was popular, but to play in St. Louis, I knew I had to be more family-friendly.” Do his verses ever rhyme? “Oh yes, “ he says, “about half the time – and anytime I compose for kids. But the poem decides. If it wants to, it rhymes.” Beginning this August, Henry turns a new literary leaf: “I’m installing manual typewriters on pedestals in 25 venues around St. Louis. Each stand holds a sheaf of paper, with a drop slot, and

a sign instructing people to write and deposit anything they want to say. I’m going to edit all of this into a book.” The project is entitled What the Hell is St. Louis Thinking? Look for it – and get your thoughts into it – at restaurants, nail salons, schools, churches and bars, from the U City Loop to Cherokee Street, City Museum to Bellefontaine Cemetery. I asked him how he thinks his muse is coping in our YouTube, video-game, reality show social media culture. He said, “People associate poetry with ‘back in the day,’ like it’s antiquated, lost – like the typewriter. I can understand that, but poetry is amazing! An ordering of words, that lets me make connections with people! I know it works when the recipient and I both enjoy the poem, and the interaction. After getting their own poem written for them, maybe they’ll check out a book of poetry and discover . . . !” Henry sure hit pay dirt connecting with me. Enjoy his ode to my topic!

on soil Biodiversity Earthworms cannot help But tell the truth, Albeit horrible gossip, As the dirt being dished Is only heard when you are the same As them. I do not claim to understand Her quixotic soils,

Mother Earth perpetually pregnant with billions of lives, Only a man bound to be buried in it. From earthworms, to skymonkeys, to spacetigers, We are essentially connected, Imaginary or not, Trying our damnedest to source fantasy’s root, Yet our feet are clinging onto so many’s roof. I’ve no reason to believe Any creature would put their cigarette out in my carpet, Piss on my ottoman, Or spit on my books. But every day, this is what we do. I am a simple person. Simple enough to turn an ear to the ground. Earthworms cannot help But tell the truth. Hear a podcast of Jean’s conversation with poet Henry David Goldkamp on the Earthworms show page of www.kdhx.org/ondemand - and find “What the Hell is St. Louis Thinking” on Facebook.

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Chalk It Up ... As ART!!!

was recently asked to conduct a class on chalk drawing. Sure, I thought, how complicated could that be? After all, I drew on the sidewalk when I was a kid, so I know about chalk drawing, right? Wrong!

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ARTful Living St. Louis Area Fine Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor Winners in each category will be featured on The Loop’s website, cash prizes, plus gift certificates from Loop businesses. To register, go to http://visittheloop.com/about/events/.

It’s odd how things seem to happen at just the right time. No sooner had I agreed to conduct the chalk class when a friend coincidentally emailed me what she termed “Amazing art!” The images she sent were by German chalk artist Nikolaj Arndt and were indeed amazing.

Arndt pushes his childhood love of chalk to the max, amazing lucky Europeans who happen upon his temporary sidewalk works. From airplanes flying out of the pavement to deep abysses and even leaping sharks, Arndt’s sidewalk creations take strollers by surprise. But it’s not just in Arndt’s hometown of Marburg, Germany that people are encountering sidewalk masterpieces. Outdoor chalk art is taking public spaces by storm---and people love it. But, because of rain and a need to use sidewalks, this art is fleeting. See it before it disappears. Watch it being created by artists on their knees. It’s an experiential art form. St. Louisans have the opportunity to see exactly what I’m talking about on August 31 (rain date: September 1) when the Delmar Loop hosts its own 3rd annual “Get Your Chalk On!”

NEW EXHIBITS Through August 11 JOSH FAUGHT: SNACKS, SUPPORTS, & SOMETHING TO RALLY AROUND Contemporary Art Museum, 3750 Washington; for info, visit www.camstl.org. or call 314-535-4660. Through August 11 BIENNIAL FACULTY EXHIBITION Craft Alliance; 6640 Delmar; for info, call 314-725-1177 or visit www.craftalliance.org. Through August 12 THE WARTIME ESCAPE: MARGRET & H.A.REY’S JOURNEY FROM FRANCE Exhibition on the creator of “Curious George” and his escape from Nazi-occupied France during WWII; Chesterfield Arts, 444 Chesterfield Ctr; 636-519-1955 or visit www.chesterfieldarts.org. Through August 25 THE RIVER BETWEEN US Series of indoor & outdoor commissioned works; Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road;314-615-5277 or or visit www.laumeier.org. Through August 29 BELLA ARTS GROUP EXHIBITION INTO THE WILD: THE ART OF KEN FARRIS Framations, 218 N. Main in St. Charles; for info, call 636724-8313 or visit www.framations.com. August 2-30 HOT TOWN, SUMMER IN THE CITY Opening reception, 5-8 p.m.;Webster House Gallery, 75227526 Big Bend; for info, call 314-645-2225 or visit www.websterhousegalleries.com.

Chalk Art Vincent Price Sidewalk Art Festival. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors can watch area artists create wonderful works, all in chalk, near the Chuck Berry Statue at 6555 Delmar. Or, if you have an artistic bent yourself, enter to participate in one of four categories: Best of the Loop Theme (show what you love most about The Loop), Chalk of Fame (portray a St. Louis Walk of Famer), Most Creative (you figure it out!), or Chalk Land (for children 12 and under). Entry fees for artists include all supplies: $10 for 18 and over; $8 for students 12-18, and $4 for children 12 and under. Watching is free!

St. Louis celebrates its 250th Anniversary in 2014. In anticipation of that milestone, The Sheldon recently announced the STL250 Songwriting Contest. Both amateur and professional songwriters are invited to focus their talents on the city’s upcoming anniversary. Along with the anniversary celebration, the Songwriting Contest is designed to raise public awareness about the tremendous music and artistic talent in our area. Initial judging for the competition will be done by a panel of local musicians, educators, music producers and the Sheldon staff. All works must include lyrics, be no longer than seven minutes in length, and submitted electronically by October 1, 2013. The judges will look for quality of songwriting and compositions, effectiveness of interpreting the history and culture of St. Louis, with special consideration given to those songs that reflect the rich musical heritage of St. Louis.

ARTful Happenings August 23-October 27 RAW POTENTIAL Opening reception, 6-8 p.m.; works by contemporary artist exploring the potential of papermaking; Craft Alliance in Delmar Loop; for info, call 314-725-1177 or visit www.craftalliance.org.

FUN THINGS TO DO Daily, Except Monday MUSEUM EXPANSION TOURS Docent-led tours of the new East Building of St. Louis Art Museum; free; 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.; from Sculpture Hall; for info, visit www.slam.org. August 1-4 CABERET FESTIVAL The Sheldon Concert Hall; for ticket info, call 314-534-1111 or visit www.thecaberetproject.org. August 4, 11, 18, 25 FAMILY SUNDAYS: IT’S GREEK TO ME Free family activities, 1-4 p.m.; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, visit www.slam.org. August 7 WHITAKER OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL: THE SCANDALEROS: GREASY BAYOU BLUES ROCK 7:30 p.m.; free; Missouri Botanical Garden; for info, visit www.mobot.org/events/whitaker.

August 9 WITHIN AN EVOLVING HORIZON: 2012 CREATIVE STIMULUS AWARD EXHIBITION Opening reception, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; The Gallery at Regional Arts Commission; 6128 Delmar; for info, call 314-863-5811 or visit www.art-stl.com/gallery.

August 10 CHEAP DATE NIGHT: PERSEID METEOR SHOWER 7 p.m.; The Live Sky Tonight Planetarium Show & a classic science fiction film for those 21 and over; reservations recommended; $10 per person in advance; $15 at door; James S. McDonnell Planetarium; 314-280-4424 or visit www.slsc.org.

August 16-September 15 BETH GOVER: PHOTOGRAPHS JESSICA COPE: GLASS Opening reception, 6-10 p.m.; Third Degree East Gallery, 5200 Delmar; 314-367-4527, stlglass.com.

August 14 PARTIES IN THE PARK: COSMIC COW Live music concert; free; 5-8 p.m.; on Central between Forsyth and Maryland in Clayton; for info, 314-726-3033 or visit www.partiesinthepark.org.

August 15 YAPPY HOUR Bring your dogs to Laumeier Sculpture Park for some artistic fun; 6-8 p.m.; 12580 Rott Road, for info, call 314-6155277 or visit www.laumeier.org. August 16-17 VENUS ENVY Juried exhibit, food & music by women; 7:30 p.m.-midnight; $15 one night/$25 both nights; 2720 Cherokee; for info, visit www.venusenvy.org. August 16 THIRD FRIDAY FREE PARTY Fire-spinning & demos; 6 – 10 p.m.; free; live music by Rosewood Band;Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar; 314-367-4527 or www.stlglass.com. August 16-17, 23-24 UNION AVENUE OPERA: WAGNER’S DIE WALKURE 8 p.m.; 733 Union Blvd.; for info, call 314-361-2881 or visit www.unionavenueopera.org. August 17 MISSOURI MASTERS SPEAKER SERIES: YINGXUE ZUO Free; 2-4 p.m.; Kodner Gallery, 9650 Clayton; for info, visit www.kodnergallery.com ,314-993-4477. Through August 18 LEGALLY BLONDE Presented by Stages St. Louis; tickets $20 - $55;t Robert G. Reim Theatre at Kirkwood Civic Center, 111 South Geyer Road; for info, call 314-821-2407 or visit www.stagesstlouis.org. August 16 MUSE ST. LOUIS Discussion & networking for creative; 4-6 p.m.; Webster House Gallery, 7522-7526 Big Bend; 314-645-2225 or visit www.websterhousegalleries.com.

11 Finalists will be selected by November 1 and uploaded to The Sheldon’s website so the public can choose the winners. Cash prizes include $500 for first place, $250 for second, and $100 for third, with the grand prize winner given a recording session at In the Studio, LLC. All winners will perform at The Sheldon Concert Hall during First Night on December 31, 2013 to kick off St. Louis’ 250th Anniversary year. If you’ve got a tune in your head or a song in your heart, write it down and enter STL250 Songwriting Contest. For info, visit http://www.thesheldon.org/songcontest.asp. The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) just announced receipt of a $75,000 grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. “The grant will be used to hold a major solo exhibition of the work by American artist Nicole Eisenman and will be the artist’s most comprehensive mid-career survey to date,” said CAM Assistant Curator Kelly Shindler. “It will explore and celebrate the development of Eisenman’s practice across various media from the 1990’s to present. “The Andy Warhol Foundation is a leading supporter of some of the most significant contemporary art programs throughout the country,” said CAM Director Lisa Melandri. “We are tremendously grateful for the financial support and the legitimacy that this award brings, linking CAM to an important network of visual arts organizations.” The exhibition of Eisenman’s drawing, painting and printmaking will run January 24-April 13, 2014 to celebrate CAM’s tenth anniversary year.

August 21-31 NINE by JANE SHEPARD/ SKETCH by LEVERAGE DANCE THEATER Presented by Slightly Askew Theater Ensemble; The Chapel, 6238 Alexander Drive; for info, call 314-827-5760 or email info@slightlyoff.org. August 23 OUTDOOR MUSIC SERIES: NEW MUSIC CIRCLE 7:00 p.m.; free; Art Hill in Forest Park; for info, visit www.slam.org. August 24-25 CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART BUS TRIP Sponsored by The Foundry Art Center; for info, call 636225-0270; space is limited. August 31 PERFORMERS AND ARTISTS SEASON FINALE Thelonious Kryptonite, DJ Nune, Mikey Wehling, Franco/Hill, Black James, Eric Hall, Syna So Pro, Loose Screwz, and Ou Où present site specific art installation and musical performance presented by Luminary Center for the Arts & Downtown St. Louis; 7-9 p.m.; Old Post Office Plaza downtown; free; for info, visit www.theluminaryarts.com or call 314-724-1322 August 30-Sept. 1 QUEENY PARK ART FAIR 130 exhibitors; 550 Weidman Rd.; for info, visit www.gslaa.org. August 31 (Raindate Sept. 1) GET YOUR CHALK ON! 3rd annual chalk festival in The Delmar Loop, at the Chuck Berry statue, 6555 Delmar; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; August 31-September 2 2013 JAPANESE FESTIVAL Food, music, art; 10 a.m.to 8 p.m., until 5 p.m. on Labor Day; Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd.; $15 admission; for info, visit www.mobot.org/events/japanesefestival or call 314- 577-5100.

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Cheryl Hoard, owner of Cheryl's Herbs of St. Louis, is internationally recognized as a national leader in elevating the standards of Aromatherapy use and education. Cheryl's Herbs sponsors a 40-hour Aromatherapy Certification Course taught by Cheryl. Live classes are scheduled throughout the year and a Distance Learning Program is also offered. CEUs are available for massage therapists. Cheryl also offers 2-hour classes on herbalism, aromatherapy and natural home and body care products. For more information visit www.cherylsherbs.com. Cheryl has twice been President of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) and aromatherapy consultant for Time Life Books. 7170 Manchester Rd. Suite A, Maplewood, MO 63143. Call 314-645-2165. 800-2315971. Or visit us onlilne at www.cherylsherbs.com.

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Would you like to deal with stress in a healthy way? How about learning to relax while building leg strength, increasing flexibility and improving posture, balance and respiration?

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Studies show that you can get all this and more from practicing T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Classes offered by the not-for-profit St. Louis T'ai Chi Ch'uan Association start September 1st & 8th. All instructors have studied extensively with Master Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo of San Francisco. Call for details at 314-961-1355, or visit www.taichistlouis.org.

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The Healing Arts Center offers the most established massage therapy training program in the St. Louis area. The program trains students in the skills necessary to become successful massage therapists as they join one of the fastest growing fields in health care. The Center provides a supportive atmosphere for integrating and training mind, body and spirit while promoting learning, challenge and growth. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), the Healing Arts Center offers financial aid to qualifying students and is dedicated to quality holistic education for individuals pursuing a professional career in massage therapy. It also offers a variety of Community and Continuing Education classes such as Reiki, PreNatal Massage, Deep Tissue, Touch for Health, Myofascial Release, Reflexology and many more. For more information and complete course listings, call 314-647-8080 or visit us at www.thehealingartscenter.com.

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We honor the centuries old traditions of hatha yoga while appreciating the needs of students living in the 21st century. Our curriculum and classes are designed for students of all levels. Our classes include Gentle Yoga and Yoga Basics for beginning level students, as well as Open, Anusara and Power Vinyasa classes for those with previous experience. We also offer Mysore-style Ashtanga & led Primary Series as well as Yin Yoga. In addition to our regularly scheduled classes, we hold a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training yearly from March through November. We are conveniently located at 1500 South Big Bend, 2nd Floor in Richmond Heights, Missouri. For more information contact www.stlouisyogasource.com or call (314)645-9642.

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Bio-Cybernetics and Energy Medicine Conference In Saint Louis Sept. 13-15 by Simon Yu, MD

he 8th International Medical Conference on Bio-Cybernetics and Energy Medicine is being held in Saint Louis, MO on September 13-15, 2013 at the Frontenac Hilton Hotel (See iamconf.com for details). Medical professionals from all disciplines are encouraged to attend. The conference is sponsored by Prevention and Healing Clinic and The Foundation for Applied Science for Alternative Medicine and The Healing Arts. It is also open to the alternative health care minded public who are actively seeking alternative medicine. They are the partners of the alternative medicine practitioners. Why is there a need for an Alternative Complementary Medical Conference? Newtonian based western medicine has a model based on bio-chemistry and biomechanical medical science. Their solution to illness relies heavily on the pharmaceutical approach to control symptoms or surgical corrections like heart by-pass operations that do not address the underlying problems. Lowering one’s cholesterol level with statin drugs is not solving the underlying causes that are making one’s cholesterol level too high. A hidden dental infection might be the actual culprit of a heart problem. Let us also not be seduced by targeted genetic modulation based on the “new and latest” advancements in genetics and molecular biology. Most of the chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and many others which we are encountering are mainly based on our life styles, eating habits, and the environment in which we live. Genetics, or DNA code, plays a lot smaller role than you may be led to believe. Epigenetics, all the other factors controlling how and when each gene is expressed, which may be causative factors in many chronic illnesses, can be influenced by life styles, dietary habits, and environmental toxins and stressors. Our health is directly related to the quality of the soil and the practice of sustainable organic farming to promote a healthy diet, not based on chemical laden Frankenstein Pharming. Our plants capture photons from the Sun for photosynthesis and convert this to edi-

ble crops. When we eat fruits, vegetables, meats, or fish, we go through a reverse engineering accomplished by mitochondria to release the bio-photons while producing the energy currency, ATPs. Photons and Bio-photons are the basis of life, the invisible force. Immeasurable means Incurable by Western medical science. If it can’t be measured, it can’t be cured. Quantum Physics, the crown of Western science addressed the basis of energy fields at the sub-atomic levels, yet Western medicine doesn’t apply the thinking of photons and energy medicine into the biology of human energy fields. Bio-cybernetics and energy medicine understand that “invisible energy fields” exist and can be measured based on the ancient principles of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Curing the “incurable” can become possible when we can measure the “immeasurable.” All health professionals are encouraged to attend the conference to share and learn the latest scientific medical knowledge from leading medical doctors, dentists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners. It is time to bridge the missing links: the traditional western medical science with “Bio-cybernetics and Energy Medicine.” More specifically, what is Bio-Cybernetics and Energy Medicine? Bio-cybernetics medicine is not a new idea but an old concept that has been given a new name. It is a hot topic in the emerging field of energy medicine in Europe. A bio-cybernetic matrix is a modern term for the acupuncture meridians and the related medical field developed by Reinhold Voll, MD from Germany in the 1940’s and has previously been known as Electro-Acupuncture according to Dr. Voll (EAV). In November, 2006, I attended the International Symposium of Biocybernetic Medicine in Germany. The symposium was held for the benefit of medical doctors, acupuncturists, dentists, and natural medical doctors. However, it also included engineers, physicists and mathematicians who developed instruments that detect how cells communicate with each other. article continues on page 18

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h is the eighth international medical conference his supported by The Foundation for Applied Science for Alternative Medicine & The Healing Arts. The Conference is organized and implemented by Simon Yu, MD. Drr. Yu is a practicing physician with over twenty-five years of experience in Internal Medicine. Previous conferences and this conference emphasize the collaboration of medical and osteopathic physicians, dentists, chiropractors, naturopaths and other licensed professional health practitioners to learn the latest scientific knowledge conducive to vibrant health. The goal of each of these conferences is to share and communicate practice to fold Energy Medicine into the best of Western Medicine.

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Education & Enrichment Alternative Medical Conference from page 17 These are some of the tools and techniques that verify the strength of the energy fields in our bodies that affect, and allow us to evaluate, the internal conditions of our bodies showing the state of health. The symptoms usually don’t tell the story of the causes of illness. This knowledge is available to, but largely ignored by, western medicine. For cellular communications, Professor FritzAlbert Popp, Ph.D., a theoretical physicist and biophysicist from Germany proved that cells do communicate by means of bio-photons as information carriers. A bio-photon is a photon of light that is emitted from a biological system and can be detected with a special measuring instrument (photometer). Bio-photons trigger all biochemical reactions in living cells. All living organisms also possess complex electromagnetic fields and an invisible body. These electromagnetic fields disappear completely with death. We already have “an invisible body map of the biocybernetic matrix” in the acupuncture meridian system taught by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the chakra system taught in Ayurvedic medicine. The main theme for the conference focuses on the bio-cybernetics approach that establishes a new system science of energy medicine linking the human body, mind and spirit. Dietrich Klinghart, MD. Ph.D., a prominent medical doctor from Germany in the field of Alternative Medicine, is a special guest speaker at the conference. He will cover the latest controversies including Autism, Lyme disease, and more. This unique conference also covers mercury toxicity and oral toxicology by the world prominent, and controversial, dentist Hal Huggins, DDS. Steven Atkins, Ph.D. from New York covers the scientific basis of computerized electro-dermal screening analysis (Acupuncture Meridian Assessment). Four renowned biological dentists will speak on dental related medical problems. dr. Garry Gordon, do, HMd, an innovator of chelation therapy, is revealing insights into magnetic therapy in the context of geopathic disturbance and advanced detoxification with Magnetically Induced Cellular Exercise (MICE). dr. Karim dhanani from Canada provides the latest science on bio-photons and cellular communication. silvia Binder, nd. Ph.d. from Austria will cover the science of Ondamed technologies and how to integrate with nutrition, homeopathy, and a cancer connec-

tion according to Dr. Hammer and Bio-Energy fields. Some of the other fascinating speakers include: Douglas Cook, DDS, enlightening us on “Energy Medicine in Dentistry”; Jeff Marrongelle, DC, speaking on a variety of energy medicine evaluations including “Electro-Interstitial Scan for Biological Terrain Evaluation”; William Faber, DO, the author of numerous books and publications on Prolotherapy and pain management will cover a very interesting perspective on “Immediate Improvement of Pain and Disability Using Osteopathic Neural Fascial Principles.” And I (Simon Yu, MD) will speak on Accidental Cure: Think Bio-Cybernetics When the Latest Medical Therapy Fails. Over the two and a half days of the conference, you’ll also hear Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN, discussing connections between “Nutrition and Biological Dentistry”; Robert Harris, DDS, with insights into “Ozone Therapy for More than Dentistry”; Stephen Fry, MD, with some fascinating work on “New Emerging Infectious Parasite Disease”; Tim Guilford, MD, educating us on “Glutathione: Cancer Therapy”; Chaplin Paul Johnson on Medical Spiritual Wellness; and many others. As a bonus, in addition to all the knowledge and insights you’ll gain from the speakers, medical professionals can participate in two evenings, multiple training sessions. The evening sessions are only for licensed professionals. See www.IAMCONF.com for all conference details. I hope you can join us in Saint Louis on September 13-15, 2013 and also spread this valuable information to your friends and medical professional colleagues. It may save your life or your loved one’s life. Become a partner of Alternative Medicine. 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 and information about alternative medicine as well as patient success stories, and Dr. Yu’s revolutionary health book Accidental Cure: Extraordinary Medicine for Extraordinary Patients, visit his web site 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.

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International Alternative Medical Conference Highlights Frontenac Hilton, St. Louis, September 13-15 Learn More at www.IAMCONF.com Simon M. Yu, MD, is a practicing physician with over twentyfive years of experience in Internal Medicine. This is the eighth conference he has organized that emphasizes the collaboration of medical and osteopathic physicians, dentists, chiropractors, naturopaths and other professional health practitioners. The purpose is to learn the latest scientific knowledge conducive to vibrant health. The goal of each of these conferences is to connect Energy Medicine into the best of Western Medicine. Dietrich Klinghardt MD, PhD, is the Founder of the Klinghardt Academy (USA) and lead clinician at the Sophia Health Institute, located in Woodinville, Washington. He is also Founder and Chairman of the Institute for Neurobiology (Germany) and (Switzerland). Klinghardt Academy (USA) provides teachings to the English speaking world on biological interventions and Autonomic Response Testing assessment techniques. Silvia Binder, ND, PhD, is the CEO of the ONDAMED companies in Germany and New York. Dr. Binder has been helping chronically ill patients at her practice in Southern Germany. She is involved with clinical studies at various university clinics, lectures around the world and offers courses on the integration of ONDAMED with nutrition, homeopathy, anthropology, environmental stress, and cancer connections. Karim Dhanani, ND, is a leading authority and practitioner of biological medicine whose reputation is rapidly gaining international attention. Noted for his innovations in treating chronic degenerative medical conditions, Dr. Dhanani established the Centre for Integrative Medicine in Toronto. The clinic has a distinctive international clientele, with patients and professional consultation requests from around the world including Europe, South America and the Caribbean. Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN, is a biological dentist whose practice is located in St. Louis, MO.!! He graduated from dental school in 1983, from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and in 2003 he received his Certification in Clinical Nutrition. Dr. Rehme began practicing biological dentistry in 1994, and has had an opportunity to provide his patients with a new and innovative dental concept that promotes the Tooth and Body Connection.

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How To Resolve Emotional Injuries Of The Past with

Chaplain Paul

s I work with patients to address their health and wellness issues I see a reoccurring problem that seems to be an issue with everyone. People carry an overwhelming burden of unresolved emotional injuries from their past. They relive the memories and they recreate the emotions. They get caught up in a myriad of thoughts and rationalizations. They pursue a never ending pursuit of asking “WHY” only to go in circles over the same things, over and over again. They do not realize that whatever the issue was back then, it is not what is causing the pain now. Instead, they are inflicting the pain upon themselves by recreating and reliving the past as if it is happening now. So, how do you resolve the emotional injuries of the past and free yourself from the toxic grip they have on your life? Dr Yu and I want to invite you to a special program to address this question that I will be leading for the Medical Spiritual Wellness Support Group at Prevention and Healing. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

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The address is: 10908 Schuetz Road St Louis, Mo 63146 This support group is open to people of all faith traditions and ideologies. We welcome and appreciate the diversity and personal experiences that people bring to the group. Many friendships have developed as people share their search for spiritual and emotional healing. Many have learned from each other ideas and skills that have worked for them. I especially want to invite any of you that would be willing to become a part of this group to help us go forward and grow in ways that we can help more people. I welcome your thoughts, leadership and creativity.

Next Meeting : Tuesday August 20, 2013 Program: “How to Resolve the Emotional Injuries of the Past” Our overall health is greatly affected by the impact of carrying around unresolved emotional stuff. The medical arena is supporting that this a major cause of disease and compromised health. Please come and contribute your experience and wisdom as to how to deal with this. We will look at the different steps needed to bring healing. We will share our own experiences in how we have dealt with it in our lives. We will discuss how to develop a plan to resolve the emotional injuries of the past. We will participate in a spiritual healing meditation. Please come and join us for an evening of fellowship, learning and spiritual empowerment. -- Chaplain Paul Chaplain Paul R. Johnson, M.Div. Director for Medical Spiritual Wellness Prevention and Healing, Inc. Office 314-432-7802 • Cell 314-440-1527 E-mail pjoh420@aol.com

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T’ai Chi Ch’uan

For Health and Fitness by Paul MacFarlane and Bill Grivna

ou’ve probably seen people practicing T’ai Chi on TV, in a movie, or even locally, in a park or at the botanical garden. You know it’s a slow moving, graceful exercise that is supposed to be beneficial. You may have heard that at advanced levels it is a formidable martial art based on relaxation, yielding, and using an opponent’s energy against himself. But what do you really know about the many health benefits that can be gained from this wonderful, relaxing exercise system? T’ai Chi, when practiced regularly, has been said to improve relaxation, concentration, coordination, flexibility, postural alignment, and both physical and mental balance or centering. If some or all of this sounds intriguing to you, then we’d like to introduce you to the St. Louis T’ai Chi Ch’uan Association, a not-for-profit organization has been offering classes in the art of T’ai Chi Ch’uan since 1979. “The five principles we practice are: relax and sink, separate the weight, waist as commander, body upright and beautiful lady’s wrist, ” said Michael David, President of the Association. Mr. David has practiced the Yang Style Short Form, as taught by the Association for nearly twenty years. And like most of the Association’s students, T’ai Chi Ch’uan has changed his life in countless ways. Mr. David experienced a more relaxed manner at work, increased health and vitality, plus improved balance and strength. David adds, “These benefits

come subtly, like laying a sheet of paper on top of a sheet of paper. Over time, you find the way you sit, stand and move tends to change. You gain strength, balance, suppleness, stamina, and most of all, a more meditative approach to daily living.” For centuries, T’ai Chi Ch’uan was kept a closely-guarded family secret in China. But today, anyone with a sincere interest can learn the basics of the Form. With dedicated practice, some, if not all of the above benefits can be realized – something of value for the remainder of any student’s life. The Yang Style Short Form taught at the Association was condensed (mostly by eliminating repetitions) from the Long Form by Professor Cheng ManCh’ing, a supremely gifted master of t’ai chi ch’uan, painting, calligraphy, medicine and poetry. Benjamin Lo, one of the Professor’s senior students, has taught all of the Association’s current instructors. Now in his eighties, Mr. Lo still has strength, sensitivity and suppleness that must be felt to be believed. Yang Style T’ai Chi is characterized by slow, rhythmic movements of the body. The Form can be practiced at any age, requires no special equipment beyond comfortable, loose clothing and flat, thin-soled shoes. Once learned, the Form takes about eight minutes to practice. To learn more about T’ai Chi Ch’uan, call 314 -961-1355 or go to www.taichistlouis.org Beginner classes start Sunday, September 1 & 8, 2013, at the Monday Club in Webster Groves. (See our ad below for complimentary classes.)

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HERB LADY Cathy Schram Q: What can an herbal fiber cleanse do for me? A: First of all, everyone needs fiber. The recommended dietary fiber intake ranges between 30 and 35 grams per day. Most people only consume about 25%. Fiber provides benefits such as detoxification, proper bowel elimination, weight management, lower cholesterol, improved circulation, blood sugar balance and reduced risk of heart disease. By restoring proper bowel function, you can benefit conditions such as colitis, diverticulitis, spastic colon, etc. Psyllium, guar gum, apple pectin and flax seeds are all excellent sources of fiber. Q: I’m worried about the possibility of diabetes. I had my blood sugar tested and it was high. Are there things that I can do to help? A: Of course. First, you have to be smart about what you eat. Try to eliminate sugar and processed carbohydrates. Instead, eat whole real foods (chicken or fish, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans and whole grains). You can add some natural supplements to your diet. Get a good whole food multi-vitamin,

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Herbal fiber cleanse HigH blood sugar vitamin D3, and fish oil. There are also many blood sugar-balancing nutrients like alpha lipoic acid, chromium, cinnamon, nopal, bitter melon, banana leaf and vanadium. These can also be found in a special formula so that you don’t have to take 5 or 6 different things. Another great herb to help regulate blood sugar levels is Gymnema Sylvestre. Not only does this herb regulate your sugar, it actually makes everything that is sweet, taste terrible when you eat it! This is a great way to help keep you from eating sweets. Since your weight is a big factor, exercise is very important to preventing diabetes. So, get moving! 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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Acupuncture: Where East Meets West by Dr. Sharon L. Fitelson

ne can benefit from the wisdom of the ages with Acupuncture treatments and blend it with the innovation of the 21st century diagnostics at the same time. Dr. Fitelson is highly trained, being a diplomat of the National Council of Chinese and Oriental Medicine and Chiropractic Council of Acupuncture as well as being in practice for 33 years now. How does Acupuncture work? There are many frequently asked questions about acupuncture that Western medicine cannot explain. Traditional acupuncture is based on the theory of the flow of Qi (energy) and Xue (blood) through distinct meridians or pathways that cover the body likes nerves and vessels do. Acupuncture allows Qi to flow to areas where it is deficient and away from where it is excess. Also if yin and yang are imbalanced then Qi cannot flow. The goal of acupuncture is to restore harmonious energetic balance of the body, and not just treat the symptoms. How are the imbalances determined? Chinese medicine practitioners diagnose by employing four basic examinations. The first is questioning and taking a complete history. The second is visual inspection especially of

complete with herbal and dietary recommendations. Acupuncture is about lifestyle and so diet, emotions, exercise and meditation and herbology are all a part of the discipline and not just stimulating points. Moving energy can be done with sterile needles, laser, electric stimulation, acupressure, tui na and shiatsu massage depending on the patient, their health and the condition. Any condition of the body that is imbalanced can be treated by acupuncture. Often treated are; Immune system dysfunction such as allergies, sinusitis, colds, flu and autoimmune disorders; digestive problems such as hiatal hernia, reflux, GERD, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and diarrhea; women’s health issues such as infertility, menopausal symptoms, endometriosis and pms; pain of all types such as back and neck, sports injuries, headache and fibromyalgia. Difficult cases are always welcome. Once a condition is successfully treated often patients come back for a “tune up” with the change of seasons.

The goal of acupuncture is to restore harmonious energetic balance of the body, and not just treat the symptoms.

the tongue and its coating. The third is listening to one’s voice and breathing. The fourth is palpating the pulses at both wrists. Dr Fitelson also employs a modern state of the art electronic graphing device that prints out a picture of the energy in 7 different colorful graphs

Dr. Sharon L. Fitelson can be reached at InMotion Health Center, 7800 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63117. 314-644-2081. www.imhc.com.

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The Most Anticipated Plant of the Year, We’ve Got It!

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Linda Wiggen Kraft • Green & Growing Editor for native bees and/or have a beehive, not use toxic pesticides in the landscape, especially neonicotinoids; eat organic foods and urge others to do these same things. Bees, like people, need a diverse diet to stay healthy. That means different kinds of pollen and nectar from a variety of flowering trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals throughout the growing season. Native bees have evolved with native plants and play an important role in bee feeding and survival. The new type of pesticides used in agriculture and landscaping of most concern are called neonicotinoids. They are toxic systemic chemicals, which means they go into every part of the plant, including pollen and nectar. They do not break down easily so they stay in the plant the entire growing season. Most agricultural seeds are coated with this chemical. It is also found in the soil where these seeds are planted. Bees and other insects are exposed

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t sounds like a Hollywood horror story, but it is real and happening right now. Honey bees are dying by the millions all over the world. Over ten million hives have been decimated since 2006 when colony collapse disorder was identified. Last winter over 30% of the honeybee hives in the US perished. In China crops are being hand pollinated by people since there are no bees to do the pollination. Honey bees which are non native are not the only bees in peril, native bee populations are also decreasing. We live in a world where one third of food needs to be pollinated; natural fiber clothes need pollination; and plants need pollination to produce seed. We have a serious problem when there aren’t enough pollinators to keep the world alive as we know it. What does this have to do with the average gardener? Perhaps more than most people think. There is no one definitive cause of the death of honey bees. It appears that multiple factors contribute. Mites, viruses, poor nutrition due to monoculture feeding and transport, and a new highly potent type of pesticides called neonicotinoids are considered the causes of colony collapse disorder. Native bee populations are diminishing due to pesticides & loss of habitat. There are things gardeners can do to help bees. They are: provide a multitude of nutritious pollen and nectar throughout the growing season; provide habitat

to these chemicals over and over as they visit and feed on the plants. Europe has just banned the use of neonicotinoids for two years to address the crisis of bee death. In the US these chemicals are still being used, often in much higher doses in the home landscape than in agriculture. Injections, sprays, dusts and other ways to apply these chemicals are found in bottles and containers in garden sections and garden center stores. An example of how these chemicals are used is in maple trees that are injected to stop Japanese beetles from eating the leaves. Unfortunately bees gather for the early nectar and pollen that maples provide. The active ingredient names to look for on the label are: acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, imidacloprid, nitenpyran, thiacloprid and thiametboxam. The best things to do for bees are to use organic products and methods to deal with garden problems. Eat organically grown foods grown at home, locally and found in stores. Let others know about how important bees are and how we need to help them. And last but not least, provide food and shelter for bees and thank them for their amazing work. Linda Wiggen Kraft is a garden designer and mandala artist. Her work can be seen on her website and blog: www.CreativityForTheSoul.com. She can be reached at 314 504-4266.

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Persimmons: Fruit Of The Gods by Cindy Gilberg

n some areas of rural Midwest, where open meadows and pastures are bordered by deciduous woodlands, groves of persimmon trees grow. In late fall, they bear a multitude of delicious fruit that, when ripe, has a flavor reminiscent of apricots. It is highly valued by wildlife making it an important plant to add for habitat improvement as well as a great addition to an edible landscape for humans. The botanical name of our native persimmon, Diospyros, translates from ancient Greek to “fruit of the gods” or “divine fruit”. Most members of this genus are tropical—only a few are temperate, such as our native persimmon. This tree is in the ebony family and its extremely strong wood has been used to make golf club heads, billiard cues etc. Persimmons grow to a height of 30-60 feet tall depending on the soil, are problem free and drought tolerant (once established). Typically the trees have either male or female flowers—however, some trees have flowers with both male and female parts and thus are self-fertile. Either way, it is recommended to plant more than one tree in a grove to ensure sufficient pollination for fruit set. Persimmon foliage turns a lovely orange in autumn as well as ripening apricot-orange fruits. The fruit is quite astringent until ripe so it is best to wait until the fruit is truly ripe, typically after a frost and when the skin begins to wrinkle. An old medicinal use was a tea made from the bark used as a folk remedy for stomachaches. A tea rich in Vitamin C can be made from the dried leaves. But it is the fruit that everyone covets and harvests. There are many recipes for using the fruit, but this requires sepa-

rating the pulp from the seeds, a task that takes patience while smashing the pulp through a sieve/colander. A much easier method is to purchase a Foley mill which speeds up the process yielding a good quantity of pulp in less time. The pulp can be frozen for later use or cooked into pudding, jam, butter (such as apple butter) or breads. The pudding is my favorite, resembling a very moist cake rich with persimmon flavor. A quick Internet search yielded many recipes for persimmon and here is just one from the website www.persimmonpudding.com: Persimmon Pudding 1 quart persimmon pulp 2 eggs 1 cup sweet milk 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup butter 3 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cinnamon mix ingredients and bake in a cake pan at 350 °F for 1 hour. Cindy Gilberg is a Missouri native and horticulturist whose work includes design and consulting, teaching and writing. Much of her work focuses on native plants, habitat gardens and rain gardens. Cindy’s projects include work at Shaw Nature Reserve and its Native Plant School, the Shaw Profes-sional Landscape Series and the Deer Creek Watershed Alliance. You can ontact Cindy at 314-630-1004 or cindy.gilberg@gmail.com.

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t’s August in St. Louis and you know what that means… the latest and greatest options for school supplies have been in the stores for almost a month, swimsuits and shorts are on the final mark-down racks and everyone is trying to divert our attention from another lazy day by the pool to getting ready for the kids to head back to school. No matter what day school actually starts, it always seems too early for me, and yet I have to admit, by the time August does roll around, I think my kids are actually ready, and this year in particular, so am I. This year a part of my personal back to school plans include being a mentor for our U.S. Green Building Council – Missouri Gateway Chapter’s Green Schools Quest. In particular, I’m going to be working with the green team at Forsyth School. The good news? I didn’t have to purchase any supplies or pass any tests to get involved. The better news? I get to work with a group of students who are truly interested in making their school community a more sustainable place to learn. The Green Schools Quest was launched on May 1st as a way to challenge public and private schools in Missouri and Southern Illinois to devise and implement no or low cost sustainable practices for their schools. This project-based challenge is kicking off in October and we are hoping to sign up as many schools as possible by September 16th. Participating schools are asked to form a Green Team which may be a single classroom, a grade level, an entire school or a student club. A USGBC-MGC

Green Mentor will be assigned to each school Green Team to help with ideas, documentation, and resources. School Green Teams and their mentors work together throughout the school year to engage in sustainability projects fitting their schools’ unique needs and resources. Regardless of the exact projects, the Green Schools Quest aims to encourage students to think creatively about sustainability while setting the stage for practical conservation practices going forward. And, just like the dozens of options available in the Back to School section of the store designed to make this school year easier, the Green Schools Quest has dozens of options designed to make this school year greener. While the immediate impact of these projects may result in energy or water savings, cleaner air and healthier learning environments; the goal of the Green Schools Quest is to strengthen relationships between schools and the community, create a lasting awareness of the importance of green schools, and catalyze a movement that fosters an attitude among youth and future generations to appreciate and model sustainable practices. Do you know of a school that might be interested in joining the Quest to improve local learning and teaching environments? The deadline for school applications is September 16. Projects will begin October 2013 and run through mid-March, 2014. Cash awards and recognition for elementary, middle and high schools await the student teams’ responses to the challenge. Learn more at www.usgbc-mogateway.org/green-school-quest/. Or contact USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter at (314) 577-0854 or usgbc-mogateway@mobot.org.

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he 12th annual Green Homes and Great Health Festival returns to the grounds of the Missouri Botanical Garden on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival showcases a multitude of options for sustainable living combined with positive ways to maintain the health of people and the planet. The Green Homes and Great Health Festival is included with Missouri Botanical Garden admission of $8 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under. St. Louis City and County residents enjoy free admission on Saturday before noon and are $4 thereafter. Interact with regional experts to discuss home improvement ideas on all things “green.” More than 100 displays and exhibits by local businesses and nonprofit organizations will offer information about solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable energy systems; energy efficient lighting and appliances; cool roof retro-fits; efficient windows, insulation and weatherization. Explore ways to protect your budget and the planet with experts in heating and cooling systems; green home building materials and methods; home energy auditing; non-toxic home cleaning and decorating products; recycling and waste reduction. Learn to grow a healthier environment in your own backyard through water-saving RainScaping with native plants and composting. And discover new ways to get around with alternative vehicle and fuel options; bicycle transportation; green jobs and more. A roster of interactive “Presentations to the People” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will cover useful topics ranging from backyard chickens to rain barrels, home weatherization to non-toxic cleaning products, electric vehicle conversion to do-it-yourself furniture repair and more. The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine will offer free health assessments, prevention resources and opportunities to talk one-on-one

with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University experts about a variety of health and cancer topics, including the “8 Ways to Stay Healthy and Prevent Cancer.” Children and families can get in on the fun by building a sun-powered miniature roadster to compete in the popular annual solar car races. Sample treats cooked in solar ovens, and snap photos with Fredbird and costumed recycling characters in our Planet Party Photo Booth. Join in recycled arts activities led by St. Louis Public Radio and local arts groups, and enjoy sustainability-themed storytelling, puppet shows and face painting. Explore EVie the Electric Vehicle from the St. Louis Science Center to learn about green energy. The green vehicle show will feature electric and alternative fuel cars and trucks, along with the opportunity to talk with owners about their vehicles’ performance. Cycle to the festival and take advantage of convenient free bicycle parking. Shop the “HOME Made – HOME Grown” green marketplace, featuring home décor and gifts made by area crafters and produce grown by local farmers. The Garden Gate Shop will feature fair trade and recycledcontent clothing and gifts, along with plants to refresh and beautify your home. The first 1,000 festival attendees will get a free reusable shopping bag! Enjoy local music as you stroll the “Eat Well Local” food court featuring local favorites and healthy treats and beverages from Lulu’s Local Eatery Food Truck, Schlafly Brewery and more. Bring your reusable bottle and get free water refills. Recycling & composting will reduce the festival’s “waste-line.” For information on sponsor and exhibitor opportunities for the Green Homes and Great Health Festival, visit www.mobot.org/greenhomesfest. Registration closes Friday, Sept. 6 or when available spaces are filled. For information, visit www.mobot.org/greenhomesfest, or call (314) 577 5100 (toll-free, 1 800 642 8842).

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Travel Options For Pets by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM

any families rush away for a final summer vacation prior to the onset of the school season. In many cases, people enjoy bringing their pets along, if they are traveling by car. There are a number of issues to address to be sure you have a safe trip, free of safety issues and concerns. Let's get started with actions suggested &/or required. I would suggest that you carry an information packet that includes a summary of current vaccinations, any medical history of particular concern, and a health certificate from your veterinarian. Technically, pet owners may need to contact that destination state for an entry permit. Your veterinarian may help you resolve this issue. Traveling through multiple states should not pose any given problems as long as you carry the health certificate along. Be sure you have your pet microchipped, in the rare occasion that there may be an escape and your pet is lost. Check to see that a collar, and appropriate, up to date tags are present. Some pet owners prefer a tatoo as a means of identification as well. I always suggest fasting dogs and cats for travel. Obviously, you can feed very small amounts along an extended trip plan, but the idea is to avoid an overloaded tummy that may encourage nausea in travel, and thereby, vomiting. In fact, if you are Does Your Pet Suffer From Allergies, Dry Skin, Itchiness and Doggie Odor?

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Should You Neuter Your Male Dog? by Teresa Garden, DVM

or decades the answer to this question has been a resounding YES! Veterinarians have recommended the sterilization procedure across-the-board regardless of age or breed and the public complied. However, recent research studies are pointing out adverse consequences of neutering and leading some veterinarians to believe more thought and consideration should be given to the topic. In this article we will discuss the pros and cons of neutering male dogs. (Our next article will focus on spaying female dogs). Most of us are familiar with the benefits of neutering male dogs. Once the testicles have been surgically removed, a male dog cannot impregnate female dogs. This can prevent pet over-population and unwanted pregnancies. Neutering will decrease aggression and roaming behavior. Without testosterone, there is a much less chance a male dog will “mark” his surroundings. No one wants Bruiser hiking his leg and urinating on beautiful drapes and expensive furniture. All of these factors lead to a more practical pet. There are a few health benefits associated with neutering. A study conducted at the University of Georgia showed neutering increased life expectancy by 13.8%. Sterilization offered protection against pathological processes including infections and trauma. Neutering eliminates the risk (although very small) of dying from testicular cancer. It decreases the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia and perineal fistulas. Neutering is definitely advised for dogs born with undescended testicle(s) since they have a 13 times higher risk factor of developing testicular cancer in the undescended testicle(s). Recent retrospective epidemiological studies and forward-looking research studies have uncovered possible adverse effects of neutering. The following data are from studies published in February 2013 from the University of Georgia and the University of California-Davis. Early neutering (performed at less than 1 year of age) increased the risk of osteosarcoma in medium, large and giant breeds of dogs. The risk factor was 2 times higher in neutered males compared to intact males. In Rottweilers the risk factor was 3 times higher. The sex hormones are known to influence maintenance of skeletal structure and mass. Early neutering showed a 4 times higher risk factor in developing prostate cancer. It is postulated testicular hormones may protect against this type of cancer. Golden Retrievers, Akitas, and Great Danes showed a 3 times increased risk of developing hypothyroidism vs intact males of the same breeds. A lack of sex hormones may decrease protection against autoimmune thyroiditis. Neutered males showed an

increased risk of developing cancers such as lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma. Neutering can also play a role in whether your pet has an increased risk of certain orthopedic disorders. Neutering before 5 1/2 months old was associated with 70% increase in age-adjusted risk of hip dysplasia compared to dogs neutered after 5 1/2 months of age. Ten percent of dogs neutered before 12 months of age were diagnosed with hip dysplasia compared to 5% seen in intact males of the same breed. Neutered dogs showed a 2 times higher risk for cranial cruciate ligament rupture and a 3 times higher risk of patellar luxation compared to intact males. Neutered dogs are 3 times more likely to be overweight than intact males due to changes in metabolism. Becoming obese then leads to increased risk of other diseases such as diabetes, hyperadrenocorticism, cancer, pancreatitis, and hypothyroidism. Adverse vaccine reactions were 27% more likely to occur in neutered males vs intact males in small and toy breeds. Sex hormones may play a role in the body's ability to mount a proper immune response to vaccination. So what conclusions can we draw from all this data? Overall, it appears there are no compelling medical reasons to neuter most male dogs. Health problems associated with neutering exceed benefits in most cases. However, the issue of pet overpopulation and the beneficial effects on behavior cannot be overlooked when considering the decision to neuter. It certainly seems prudent not to neuter medium, large, and giant breeds of dogs until they are physically mature. This will at least help to avoid the increased risk of serious orthopedic problems such as hip dysplasia. Delaying neutering until these breeds are mature will also negate the increased risk to cancers such as osteosarcoma, lymphoma, and hemangiosarcoma. The decision to neuter should be based on each individual pet taking into account the dog's age, breed, temperament, training, and life style. An educated pet owner can then make an informed decision whether or not to neuter their own male dog. The above discussion is by no means meant to be a criticism of the early spay/neuter programs conducted by our local animal shelters. These programs are a necessity to prevent pet overpopulation and to help ensure increased adoptions of unwanted dogs and cats. I dedicated a significant proportion of my professional career working for the Humane Society of Missouri and still strongly believe in and support their mission. 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. AnimalHealthandHealing.com; phone: 314-7811738.

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hen a beloved pet disappears, it is a heartbreak and a deep loss. If you are a cat lover, your furry four-legged is part of your family sharing your home and your affection. If the unthinkable should happen and your beloved cat gets lost or goes missing, there are several proven methods you can apply to achieve a favorable outcome. Immediately start to search your neighborhood or the area from which your cat disappeared. Cats are territorial and most are found within a five-block radius of home. If your cat was somehow displaced from his territory, he is more than likely hiding in fear. Alert those in the area to your cat’s description and your contact information but DO NOT depend on them to find your cat. You need to do a physical search, finding all possible hiding places, crawling on your belly to check any crevice in which your cat could be stuck. Go around the same area at night with a spotlight to look for glowing eyes. Then check again the next day. If your cat is an indoor-only cat that bolted outside, ask yourself where is he hiding? Escaped indoor-only cats are hiding in silence from predators and will not meow or move from their concealment. Usually at a thresh-

old of 7-10 days he may move, meow or leave his hiding place. The best way to catch this type of cat is with a baited humane trap. Also, make a thorough search of your home. He could be hiding in a closet or cabinet. If your cat is an outdoor-access cat, ask yourself what has happened that is preventing him from returning home? It could be he is trapped somewhere, was chased from his territory, was displaced or disposed of, was picked up by a rescuer. Start a detailed search of your property and neighborhood (do not assume he will come when you call), post flyers, check with veterinarians, local shelters and rescue groups. Search every area twice. His temperament will influence how he behaves... if he goes up to a person, if he travels, if he hides in fear, comes back home, or returns to escape point. If you decide to hire a search dog, be sure you have an uncontaminated scent article. If you have multiple cats, make individual scent articles in advance. Take a 4”X4” sterile gauze pad and rub it all over your cat capturing some fur in the process. Place the gauze pad in a ziploc bag, label it, date it and store in the freezer. Redo every six months.

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promoting cell repair and regeneration; The Quantum Pulse frequency generator, successfully eradicates many viruses and pathogens; Watsu/Wassertanzen, warm water shiatsu therapy to relieve pain and revitalize organs, and Cranial Sacral Therapy in the pool, all the benefits of CST amplified by the water. We also offer T-Zone, Whole Body Vibration for health and fitness, Nutri-

Energetics Systems (NES) health evaluation and therapy to promote the body’s natural healing and detoxification, far-infrared sauna, ionic foot soaks, ear candling, lymphatic drainage, other therapeutic massages and much more. Call, email or visit our websites for more information. 314-432-5228, watsu11@yahoo.com, www.watsu1.com, www.purificationhealthproducts.com.

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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

health-oriented lifestyle that will provide dental alternatives and a nutritional foundation designed to help support your own body’s healing powers.

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

for the prevention of cavities. 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. Good nutrition is inseparable for good

health. If your diet consists of food and drink made with white flour, sugar and no fresh fruits and vegetables, your body is likely to be acidic with resultant more medical and dental problems. For your dental evaluation contact our office for an appointment by calling 636-4589090 or email at cherryhillsdds@yahoo.com.

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opefully you already know that thermography is being used in conjunction with mammograms or ultrasounds for the earliest detection of breast cancer. However, you may not know that thermography is also a great tool in preventative care and early detection of many other medical conditions. A thermographic scan reveals inflammation in the body as well as vascular and lymphatic irregularities. Because many doctors now believe that most disease and illness starts with inflammation, the earlier it is detected, the better the chances are that the condition can be reversed and with a more non-invasive approach. Thermograms can assess heart function and can help assess risk of stroke, revealing inflammation in the carotid artery before many other traditional medical tests reveal problems. Thermograms are the only medical test that can actually see pain. Used with other medical testing they can give your health care provider the most information possible for the best diagnosis and treatment options.

Medical Thermography of Metro St. Louis travels to locations in St. Louis and the surrounding areas, providing all types of thermographic scans. Our half body scans are available at all locations and will provide you comprehensive information on any areas of hyperthermia in your body. The half body scan includes the head, neck, chest, back, abdominal area and includes a breast scan for women. Along with heart and carotid artery, you will also receive information on any dental inflammation, TMJ and sinus dysfunction, lymphatic activity, arthritis, immune dysfunction, digestive disorders and much more. Thermograms are quick, painless, non-invasive and emit no radiation. Having a yearly thermogram can give you and your health care provider valuable information and provides a comparative analysis over time so you can recognize any physiological changes happening in your body.

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HealtHy Planet HaPPenInGS August 3 In-Store HolIStIc FAIr 11a-4p. Practitioners and readers on-site for walk-in availability. $20 Mini Readings, $25 Aura Photos, $20 Ear Candling, $1 per minute Reiki (30 minutes & up). Held at Holistic Journey - 106 E. Main St., Belleville, IL 62220 www.yourholisticjourney.com. August 3, 5, 7 HeAltH oF tHe Honeybee Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/03 at noon & 8/07 at 5:30 pm and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 8/05 at 8:00 p.m. What’s behind the disappearance of bees in the US? Jane Sueme discusses the importance of pollinators, bee losses in the US and metro St. Louis, how much honey you typically get from a honeybee hive and guidelines for people wanting to keep honeybees. August 4 reIkI level I trAInIng & certIFIcAtIon 1-4pm Take the first step to becoming a Reiki practitioner with Reiki Master/Teacher Sue Dailey. In Reiki Level I you will be attuned to Reiki energy and will leave with the lifelong ability to access Reiki energy for your own healing or for healing work on others. Prior to attending this workshop Sue asks that you have read a book (of your choice) on Reiki. Please bring your book to the workshop for discussion. Speaker: Sue Dailey, Certified Usui Reiki Master/Teacher. Preregistration required. Cost $75.00. Held at Holistic Journey. Call 618-234-8280 or visit www.yourholisticjourney.com, 106 E. Main St., Belleville, IL 62220.

symptoms. This class provides you with a take-home technique you can use to relieve stress, anxiety, and pain. Kim Archer is a skilled presenter who can help with the toughest cases. She will also introduce Matrix Reimprinting, in which you revisit previous traumas with new perspectives - healing them through acupressure. Class to be held at 7pm on Monday, August 12 at Community Acupuncture of St Louis, 2006 South 39th Street, STL, 63110. The cost of the class is $10. Please register: Either book online at www.acustl.com under "Make an Appointment", or 314-772-4325. Learn more about EFT at www.acustl.com, click "Other Services". August 13 tHe Art oF retro-commISSIonIng Presented by USGBC- Missouri Gateway Chapter and ASHRAE- St. Louis. Retro-Commissioning (ReCx) of an existing building is an analysis of how a building is operated, maintained, and used and often reveals opportunities for significant resource conservation and cost savings. Attendees will be introduced to the common phases in the ReCx process and the lessons learned from each. The presenter will discuss how design and construction details can shorten the life of a building. Lessons learned on existing buildings are applicable to operators as well as designers and constructors. Cost: Free to students, ASHRAE members and USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter members, $20 for non-members. Held 8/13, 5:30-7:30 at Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, 2319 Chouteau, 63103, Suite 200. For details or to register visit www.usgbc-mogateway.org/events/

August 7 3rd AnnuAl grASS-Fed beeF burger cook-oFF 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (winners announced at 8:00 p.m.), FREE, Reservations not required. It’s that time again grillfriends! The end of summer marks our 3rd Annual Burger Cook-off. Local area chefs grill it up in the parking lot and compete to see who can make the best grass-fed beef burger. There are two winning titles to covet, Crowd Favorite and Judges Pick. You decide the Crowd Favorite. Cast a vote and you automatically enter to win a brand new outdoor grill! Catherine Neville of Feast magazine, and members of the Whisnant Family Farm will vote for the second winner. Both winning chefs get $500 to donate to the local charity of their choice. Voting stops at 7:45 and winners will be announced at 8PM. So come on, hang out with us at Whole Foods Market in Brentwood for awesome burger samples, Schlafly beer, live music and good old fashioned competition. www.wholefoodsmarket.com /stores/st-louis.

August 13 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, 314-432-7802. See patient success stories at www.preventionandhealing.com.

August 10, 12, 14, 2013 HeAltH begInS In tHe SoIl At eArtHdAnce Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/10 at noon & 8/14 at 5:30 pm and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 8/12 at 8:00 p.m. Molly Rockamann discusses the continuity of EarthDance with the Mueller Farm, its apprenticeship program, and where people they can get its produce. She covers ways that people can become involved in EarthDance and learn about organic food and farming.

August 17, 19 & 21 PIg cAFoS: HeAltH And tHe envIronment Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/17 at noon & 8/21 at 5:30 pm and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 8/19 at 8:00 p.m. How do CAFOs affect people living near them? Don Fitz and Darvin Bentlage discuss effects of the concentration of meat packers on the food supply of the country (such as samenela outbreaks). This Green Time includes footage from “Pig Business.”

August 10 and 11 47tH AnnuAl Jour de Fete In Ste. genevIeve Celebrate all things creative at the Midwest’s largest outdoor crafts festival! www.saintegenevievejourdefete.com.

August 20 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,

August 10 old FrencHtown neIgHborHood bIcycle tour Registration: 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Group ride departs at 9:30 a.m .at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 1408 S. 10th St., St. Louis, MO 63104. This 10-mile ride on city streets ride explores two of St. Louis' most fascinating and historic neighborhoods, LaSalle Park and Soulard. Home to some of the Midwest's most interesting and unique architecture, both of these 19th century neighborhoods retain the imprint of the various ethnic and religious groups that have lived and worked there. Both are also case studies in the effects of highway construction on the traditional city as well as models of late 20th century historic preservation and urban redevelopment. $5, $3 children 10 and under. This ride is presented in partnership with: LaSalle Park Neighborhood Assn. For more information visit www.trailnet.org. August 12 leArn About AcuPreSSure "tAPPIng" to HelP wItH dePreSSIon, AnXIety, And PAIn. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a form of acupressure in which you "tap" on acupuncture points to relieve

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 Stories at www.toothbody.com. August 20 A Free montHly wellneSS SuPPort grouP Free Monthly Wellness Support Group. Come and enjoy an

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A Spiritual Service • Sundays at 10:30 a.m. A Course in Miracles Study Group Sundays at 9 a.m.

The Spirit of 12-Steps for Everyone Sundays at 9 a.m.

Women’s Group Friday, August 16, 2013 • 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The focus is on wholeness, coping skills, encouragement, prayer, support and fun. Following each meeting there will be a social hour at a nearby restaurant.

Street Smart Spirituality Discussion Group Friday, August 9, 2013 • 7:00-9:30 p.m. Come join this lively discussion group and share your comments, questions, perspectives and support as the group focuses on various topics having to do with a practical use of spirituality as it applies to one’s everyday experience of life.

Creating with Spirit... A day to enjoy your craft!

Saturday, August 3, 2013 • 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bring your own scrapbooking, paper craft project and supplies, knitting, or other craft to work on in the company of others who share your interest in crafting. Bring your lunch and enjoy each other while doing something creative at the same time!

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evening of fellowship, learning opportunities in Medical Spiritual Information and exercises to strengthen your journey in managing your plan of care and treatment. 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. 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." August 21 nAturAl SuPPort For cAncer recovery 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Natural remedies have long been used to support cancer recovery. Cheryl has been fortunate to experience years of feedback from customers on this subject. Learn which actions of herbs and essential oils would be most supportive. Cheryl will tell the stories behind two historical formulas known as the Hoxey Formula and Essiac Tea. Cost: $15. Held at Cheryl's Herbs. Visit www.cherylsherbs.com. Please call in advance for a reservation 314-645-2165. August 23 FourtH FrIdAy Art wAlk In Ste. genevIeve Art galleries and many shops stay open until 9pm for the Fourth Friday Art Walk. Enjoy wine and refreshments as you view works by local and regional artists displaying a variety of art forms. www.artstegen.org. August 24 vIvA lA muSIque In Ste. genevIeve All day- A North American French Music Festival at the Bolduc House Museum. 573-883-3105 for more information. August 24 bIcrobrewS mIcrobrewery bIcycle tour Registration: 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Group ride departs at 11:00 a.m. Preregister at trailnet.org. Where: Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, 3229 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103. Several urban microbreweries are featured on this 15mle tour on city streets. Each brewhouse has its own unique character. Learn what it takes to craft a great brew from some of St. Louis’s finest microbreweries. Tastings and tours will be provided at many of the stops. Must be 21 to drink. $5, not recommended for children. This ride is generously sponsored by Trek Bicycle Store of St. Louis. For more information visit www.trailnet.org. August 24, 26, 28, 2013 green tIme tv In 4 mo cItIeS: “PIg cAFoS In mISSourI” Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/24 at noon & 8/28 at 5:30 pm and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 8/26 at 8:00 p.m. Don Fitz and Darvin Bentlage discuss advantages that big agriculture gets but family farmers don’t receive. They look at ways that CAFO owners get around restrictions and how anti-trust laws could be applied to meat packers. This Green Time includes footage from “Pig Business.” August 31, September 2, 4 mISSourI energy: HeAltH, envIronment, economy, PolItIcS Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/31 at noon & 9/04 at 5:30 pm and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 9/02 at 8:00 p.m. Mollie Freebairn, environmental scientist and former chemist at Missouri Department of Natural Resources, focuses on Missouri power plants and their emissions. Emissions have steadily increased over the last 50 years. Ms. Freebairn describes what other states are doing and Missouri should be doing. September 6 SHAw wIldFlower mArket 4 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit MO. Local Wildflowers, Wine, Bread, Meats, Cheese, Art, Beer, Produce, bake off, and more. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/shaw-naturereserve.aspx. September 27 FourtH FrIdAy Art wAlk In Ste. genevIeve Art galleries and many shops stay open until 9pm for the Fourth Friday Art Walk. Enjoy wine and refreshments as you view works by local and regional artists displaying a variety of art forms. www.artstegen.org

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Discover How I Lost 93 lbs In 11 Months! My name is Bonnie Marcin Read My Story

BEFORE

Pain… I was really feeling horrible about myself on the inside, but I always acted jolly on the outside. I was out of breath with any exertion, and I was wearing clothes to try to hide my extra poundage. My knees hurt all the time. I was just plain miserable. I told myself I’m the same person no matter how much I weigh, but that little sentence wasn’t working for me anymore. Time to make a change… I knew I would be in trouble if I didn’t do something about my weight soon. When I got down on the floor to play with my grandkids, I would have to hold on to something to get up again because my knees hurt me so much. I thought I had a bad case of arthritis until I let go of the weight. I was a carbohydrate addict; I’ve been yo-yo dieting for years. I have tried every diet on Earth. There were only two things I had not yet tried - hypnosis or surgery. I hated the way I looked and felt and I didn’t want to buy any more large sizes with an ‘X’ behind it. The Solution… My husband was concerned about my health. I saw an ad in the paper and decided to try hypnosis. I called and scheduled my free screening. Then I made an appointment for hypnosis on my birthday March 2. Amazing Results… I always used to have many excuses to eat, to over eat. Now my natural appetite is telling me when I’m satisfied instead of my emotions ruling me and letting me stuff myself way beyond full. The hypnotist has helped me face reality. Holidays, parties and dining out are a fact of life. Now I’m choosing to eat healthy no matter what the occasion, and that really has been the key for me. And this time I have finally gotten rid of all the various sizes in my closet (14 thru 22) for the very first time in my adult life. In the past I kept them around just in case I might need them again. Not anymore! I am a 10/12 and that is where I am staying. It is so much fun to go shopping now and it is so satisfying to be able to wear the latest fashions. I couldn’t claim that for myself at a size 22. No more dressing or feeling frumpy and goodbye to pants with elastic waistbands. Health Benefits… I recently had a health screening with lab work and my results were all within the healthy range. This year I’m celebrating health, my new found self-confidence and the tremendous increase in my energy level. So easy to do… I love the program and I feel so much better than I did just one short year ago. With self-hypnosis I feel confident that my natural appetite will be in control instead of my emotions for the long haul. Free Screening… I love the results I’ve gotten, and so will you. Just pick up the phone and make an appointment for a free screening. You’ll be glad you took this simple action as your first step to achieving your own personal weight loss and health goals.

AFTER

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On January 3, I was hypnotized for tobacco cessation. I was very skeptical at first, but I had seen the first hand results from my brother in law who lost a lot of weight through this process. By the time I had my second visit a week later I had not had any chew and it was easy to stay quit. I decided to move into weight loss. I started out at 265LBS and I now weigh 225LBS. I highly recommend personal hypnosis clinic. Jacob Weiss

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