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PUBLISHER’S CORNER

Summer Is My Season

y grandson Jackson turned one on July 23. The summer Cicada serenaded his special day with a buzzing rendition of “Happy Birthday.” My little Leo celebrated a chicken and mac and cheese dinner at the Llyweln’s Pub as we raised a glass of brew in his honor. The big shebang will be this weekend when 50 partygoers will enjoy Jackson’s birthday bash at the “green certified” Park Forest Apartments enjoying homemade birthday cake and dollar roll sandwiches from Freddies Market. I am trying to get him a playdate with Prince Georgie but the royals have not returned my emails. I am sure Jackson can teach Georgie a thing or two about the St. Louis two-step and clapping “yay” to just about anything. And when it comes to a drooling contest, Jackson is cutting some serious teeth so Georgie better be wearing his royal slicker. Maybe Georgie can teach Jackson a thing or two about proper mealtime etiquette. Jackson has begun the game of dropping everything from his high chair. Momma says no, but Jackson just looks at her and laughs. Momma forgets that she played the same game 22 years ago. Jackson, the Leo, loves center stage and I suspect he will follow in the dramatic footsteps of his mom and dad who have both appeared on stage. So happy birthday Jackson James Petty, this has been some first year. We look forward to what the 2nd year has in store. Love, Grampy!

by Rick Hotton

Summer so far has been a roller coaster of temperatures, mostly on the kinder, gentler side. The plants have gone crazy and the blooms are bursting. Many of our purple coneflowers have been nibbled by busy bunnies and the squelching squirrels have been helping themselves to my tomatoes. We may not have deer in Webster Groves, but we have rabbits and squirrels in abundance. Makes me wonder what the neighborhood hawks and owls have been having for meals. I suggest some rabbit stew and squirrel surprise. There is nothing worse than the scorn of the suburban gardener when God’s little 1/8 acre gets robbed by furry bandits. I have my eye on you Peter and you too, Sandy. I think it was sometime during that long cold winter that I swore I would never complain about the st. Louis Summer. That’s why I now remind all of you about the prolonged agony we all shared. Summer is all about sharing the warmth, not denying it. So long as you stay hydrated, summer has nothing to be afraid of. Even the sunlight is good for you in moderation. Vitamin D from the sun helps the body absorb calcium for strong bones while emerging research finds Vitamin D helps ward off the risk of autoimune disease, cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation, certain cancers and diabetes. Many experts feel the fear of skin cancer is keeping people indoors and out of the sun. And many doctors say that more people die from lack of sun than from too much sun. It doesn’t take much sun exposure to gain the benefits. Check it out online. There are many great sites that talk about the health benefits of sunshine. Or check with your doctor if you have any questions. Don’t stay in the dark when it comes to getting your Vitamin D. A little knowledge and common sense goes a long way. Just a note: Our Fall Natural Living Expo is coming up September 28. For more information check out article on page 19 and Expo ad n page 13. I Am A Leo, too!

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Japanese Festival Returns To

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Missouri Botanical Garden 8/30-9/1

will be open for guided public tours every hour from 12 oin the Missouri Botanical Garden in celebratto 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and from 12 to 4 p.m. ing the culture and traditions of Japan when the on Monday. Watch martial arts demonstrations of judo, 38th annual Japanese Festival returns to St. kendo,aikido and karate-do, along with the more ancient Louis! 2014 marks the year of the Dianthus or koryu bugei. Learn about the disciplined art of ikebana “Nadeshiko,” commonly referred to as the “Pink.” flower arranging and the proper pruning of a delicate bonsai tree. Marvel at the quick work of ice sculptor From traditional music to martial arts, sumo to Naomi Hamamura as he wields a chain sushi, calligraphy, bon odori dancing to bonsai displays and thunderous taiko saw to create birds and other objects drumming to Tea House Island tours, the from large, frozen blocks. three-day Labor Day weekend is filled Learn the steps and join in a bon with sights, sounds and experiences for the odori dancing demonstration and take in entire family. The 2014 Japanese Festival a colorful kimono fashion show on is Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31 Sunday inside the Shoenberg Theater. from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday, Sept. Since 1977, the Missouri Botanical 1 (Labor Day) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garden has produced the annual Seiwa-en, the “garden of pure, clear Japanese Festival in conjunction with harmony and peace” and one of the largest the Japanese Activities Committee, a authentic Japanese strolling gardens in above: Bon Odori (dancing); coalition of several Japanese-American North America, takes center stage for the organizations that provide art, dance, below: Japanese ice sculpture. weekend’s festivities. A boisterous openfood and entertainment for thousands of ing ceremony kicks off the celebration visitors each year. Saturday morning at the Japanese Garden Admission is $15 for adults ages 13 entrance with an elaborate omikoshi and over, and $5 for children ages 3 to Shinto shrine parade, bon odori festival 12. Missouri Botanical Garden members are $5 and members’ children (ages 12 dancing, taiko drumming and remarks by and under) are free. local and visiting dignitaries. The Missouri Botanical Garden is Returning for the 10th year by popular located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. demand, retired sumo wrestlers from the Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at Hawaiian Islands will give visitors a the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate glimpse into the lifestyle, training and 64 at the Kingshighway North & South fighting techniques of Japan’s ancient warexit. Free parking is available on-site and rior. The acclaimed Sachiyo Ito & two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer. Company Japanese arts organization is a new addition to the Festival this year. They offer artistic performances For general information, visit www.mobot.org or and educational and exchange programs that promote call (314) 577-5100 (toll-free, 1-800-642-8842). Japanese culture through the arts, particularly dance. Members get more! Join the Garden or renew your The acclaimed St. Louis Osuwa Taiko ensemble will be membership during the Japanese Festival and receive featured at this year’s Festival and is expected to draw free admission for two adults and all children for every taiko enthusiasts from around the country with their draday of the event. Memberships begin at $65 ($60 for senmatic and formidable style. They perform all three days iors) and offer 12 months of free admission for two of the Festival at the outdoor Cohen Amphitheater. adults and all children, plus exclusive invitations and discounts. Learn more at www.mobot.org/membership. The private Teahouse Island of the Japanese Garden

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Green Living Green & Eco-Friendly Topics For Sustainable Living

Could the group gathered 45 years ago have envisioned the challenges we are facing today? Did they anticipate that we would be replacing Heather B. Navarro, family farms with factories? Did they know we Executive Director would be experiencing the impacts of climate Missouri Coalition for the Environment www.moeniron.org change already or did they expect we would have cut global carbon emissions and adopted renewable energy sources by now? Did they foresee that four decades after the passage of the Clean Water Act Missouri would still be struggling to comply? Or that we would still be looking for a place to store radioactive waste? n 1969, a year when we were watching Looking ahead to the next 45 years, the humans land on the moon, there was a choices we make today will have long-lasting dedicated group of peoimpacts on our health and ple focused on the livelihoods into the year future of planet Earth. Faced 2059. Voting no on with the increased spraying of Amendments 1 and 7 are pesticides, industrial developtwo ways we can safement in our floodplains, and guard the health and welthe overwhelming accumulafare of future Missourians. tion of waste and garbage, they On December 5, 2014 organized and began educating MCE will celebrate 45 others. Forty-five years later years of environmental the Missouri Coalition for the protection and visionary Environment continues to leadership at our annual raise awareness and engage awards ceremony. Save others in the protection of the the date and stay tuned for environment and public health. more details. Leo Drey, MCE’s first For more information president wrote in February please visit www.moenvi1970, “When the majority demands that this ron.org or follow us on Twitter: @MoEnviron. planet be kept habitable the powerful will respond.” We are reminded of this power as we go to the polls this August. Amendment 1, We provide often referred to as “The Right to Farm” is a a wide misnomer. It guarantees constitutional protections for corporations to “farm” as they like variety of without the interference of government. commercial Farming is not what it was 45 years ago and and without government safeguards to protect our air and water from factory farms and limit residential chemical runoff, the “Right to Farm” looks recycling services metro wide more like the “Right to Harm.” with flexible schedules. We will also be asked to amend the state constitution to create a 3/4 cent sales tax for Contact us today: transportation projects, another regressive tax that hits working families most, even though it is big trucks passing through Missouri that do the most damage to our roads. By far, most of info@EarthCircleRecycling.com the proposed projects are for roads and bridges 1660 South Kingshighway with less than 10% set aside for public transSt. Louis, MO 63110 portation.

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Green Home Remodeling and Interiors:

A Cure for the Common House

them green in the process. We experienced her vision for By Marla Esser, the finished home amidst falling ceilings and insulation. HomeNav by Sustaining Spaces Patty undergoes a rigorous design and visioning process, GrEEn: concerned with or relating to conservation coupled with her extensive knowledge of building sciof the world’s natural resources and improvement of the ence, to map out a project that meets both stringent environment. ENERGY STAR requirements and historical preservation rEMoDEL: to reconstruct, make over. standards. From these definitions, Green Remodeling could be From historic rehabs to affordable remodels to sussummed up as a make-over which takes into account containable interiors, there are programs, servation of natural resources and improvement of the environment. A pret- Interested in learning tools, and resources available to guide ty good definition! more about the green homeowners, designers, and builders through the process! The REGREEN Remodeling, in and of itself, is inherently “green,” simply by the virtue of re- home remodeling? Join program offers a set of remodeling guidelines which address the major using an existing structure. According to us from elements of a green renovation or Barry Katz, author of Practical Green 5:30 – 7:30 pm on remodeling project - from kitchens and Remodeling, “Remodeling is green by baths to deep energy retrofits. These nature. The essence of remodeling means extending the useful life of a structure – in Tuesday September 9th elements include the site of the home, other words, recycling your whole house at the Sheet Metal water efficiency, the home’s energy use and impact on our atmosphere, its use (or most of it).” With over 128 million Workers Local 36, of materials and resources, and its existing housing units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, green remodeling is (2319 Chouteau, Suite indoor environmental quality. The guidelines blend product selection, making big headway in the housing market. Many do not wish to or cannot afford 200 St Louis MO 63103) building systems integration and to build a green home from scratch, and proven technologies into a seamless for a lively panel are choosing to make improvements to compilation of green strategies and their existing homes with green technolo- discussion featuring case studies. giesis on the brink of a revolution, realizThe ICC 700 National Green three experienced Building Standard (NGBS) provides ing the benefits of going green: comfort, healthy indoor environments, lower utility practitioners of green practices for the design, construction bills, and greater quality of life. If a house and certification of remodels and renohome remodeling! vations (as well as new construction) of has “good bones” – is architecturally sound, has a workable layout and in a single and multi-family homes. It desired location – it may be a good candidate for a green offers home remodelers and builders an affordable remodel. process to remodel green homes that meets their goals, is But then what makes a home remodel green? To get appropriate for their specific climate, and meets the needs a basic understanding, we walked through Patty Maher’s of their particular market and home buyers. newest project. Patty, of Tiger Lily Development, speTo learn more and RSVP, visit www.usgbc-mogatecializes in saving St. Louis’ historical homes and making way.org/events.

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with Jean Ponzi

mentors

his summer I celebrate a milestone birthday, a good time to acknowledge some major gifts of influence in my life. The gratitude lineup starts with my Gramma, who I lived with, off and on, until I was four. In those formative years. She was an inadvertent master of reverse psych, telling gregarious little me: “Don’t talk to strangers and don’t be the Life of the Party.” Thank you, Gramma. Right! My first adult mentor took me in when I mewed on the doorstep of Channel Nine, KETC in St. Louis. I came to be an intern, to work for experience rather than pay, convinced I would beef up Television Talent. Y. Sue Thorpe saw in me – a total space-case Barbie Doll – exciting raw material. She was the first feminist I knew, in the fertile early 70s. Sue prodded me to think for myself, to “Ask Better Questions,” skills I had honed by the time, a decade later, I wandered into radio –a spiffier and kinder venue than TV. Jeannie Breeze, who continues to shape St. Louis cosmic dimensions, was next to mentor me, under her rainbow wing. I worked and played with Jeannie through my 20s, learning how our thoughts shape the “realities” we perceive – and how, as a deliberately positive thinker, to see a thing from multiple sides and make my reality moves generally beneficial. The Missouri Botanical Garden – my employer for many recent, productive and amazing years – was first my Personal Sanctuary. Waltzing and chanting around Garden grounds long before our professional affiliation, I fell in love with Plants. In the company of Garden denizens I recognized some of my deepest relations, within the families of Flowers and Trees. I learned to hear their messages, to understand their Eco-Logical ways. I am blessed to now be a Plant World Spokesperson. My great spiritual teacher - not accidentally a woman – showed me how humans have a Spiritual Duty To Be Happy, as our focus in this world. She encouraged me to dance, with clear intentions, along life’s Beauty Road.

5 Dave Taylor, a station manager of KDHX, was my Magic of Radio Mentor. He heard and saw in me a Talk Show Host and gave me my longest running job, my weekly environmental program “Earthworms” – along with many other fine on-air times. Since 1995 and ‘96, respectively, I’ve worked with my EarthWays Center colleagues, Deb Frank and Glenda Abney, who are all at once my friends, my bosses, and points with me of a Flying Wedge, formidable forces aligned for Earth. Glenda demonstrates how no one is expendable yet everyone’s values are important to hear, and Deb instills an ethic to give others, always, The Benefit of the Doubt. My best friend Sarah Linquist knew my heart. Her artistry in friendship moved me at profoundest junctures. For example, as Best Woman in my wedding, she perceptively steered me through a tough and very personal choice. “Jean,” she said, “I know you don’t like it, but if you wear white this one time, you’ll stand out in all the pictures.” Sarah and her husband Robert Fishbone, also my beloved friend, intervened when I was waffling on the verge of blowing off True Love. They also helped my future husband learn how to get along with super-independent me: “Sometimes, Dale, just leave her alone.” Reflecting for this writing on the myriad ways Dale has partnered, supported, admonished and inspired, I have to say what springs to mind is this man, my Best Of Everything, delivering the mentoring message: “PARTICIPATE!” A big personality may need a big nudge. Last but in no instance least are ways my parents wisely pruned and tended their only daughter, their first-born, me. Mom said, “If you pick your nose, you’ll never be Miss America.” Her foresight enabled this Beauty-Sweetie Wannabe to avoid an unspeakably wrong fate. And Dad, known for countless pithy phrases, would say, “Stand still long enough and you’re a leader.” Neither he nor I had an inkling of the Green Jean Earth Advocate I would grow to be, but here in the 21st Century, through the changes over the 25 years I’ve been hawking Green so far, my father was right. Thank you all, and bless you, dear mentors and friends! With thanks in advance for the coming years! Join Jean Ponzi Mondays 7-8 pm on FM-88 KDHX broadcasts “Earthworms” and Sundays 9-10 a.m. when “Growing Green St. Louis” airs on the Big 550 KTRS-AM.

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The Healthy Planet magazine’s

Guide To Resale Shops In The St. Louis Area

here is nothing more exciting than a bargain! And this love of a “great find” has spawned an enormous growth in resale shops throughout the greater St. Louis area. From clothes, to furniture, to collectibles to any sort of knick knacks you can imagine, thousands of bargain-hunting consumers are out in droves frequenting resale shops, used furniture stores, antique malls and consignment shops. While the main focus may be finding something wonderful for less, the end result is one of environmental significance. Resale shops have created a wonderful pipeline between unwanted items and those people who still want and can use them. Before the growth in resale shops, many of these items made their way to the landfills. There is nothing better than reusing and repurposing because it creates enjoyment for all concerned. People sell their older items, people get those items at a bargain, new jobs are created at resale shops, and the environment becomes less burdened. The old adage is certainly true: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” We hope you enjoy using this guide and finding whatever it is you are looking for at the best bargain possible! JB Lester; Publisher

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A New WayThrift Store 702 Lemay Ferry Rd. 63125 (314) 544-0464 Arnold’s Walk-In Closet 1726 Missouri State Rd, Arnold, MO 63010 636-296-2566 Back on the Rack 2535 S.Brentwood Blvd. 63144, 314-963-7575, 314-961-2525 Bethesda Thrift Shop 14755 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, 63011, 636-256-6630 Big Bend Antique Gallery 2337 S. Big Bend Blvd, 63117, 314-645-3130 Byrd Designer Consignment Boutique 8117 Maryland Ave, St Louis, MO 63105 314-721-0766 Carousel Kids 4277 Reavis Barracks Rd, St Louis, MO 63125 (314) 631-2700 Cool Stuff Really Cheep 6403 Clayton Rd, 63117, 314-853-4181 Consign and Design Galleries 10030 Manchester Rd. 63122 314-394-2222 Ditto 10027 Manchester Rd. 63122, 314-394-2026 Dos Resale Boutique 14 S. Central, 63105, 314-862-4022 El Potro 7150 Manchester Ave, 63143, 314-647-0967 Encore Consignment Gallery 287 Lamp and Lantern Village, 63017, 636-220-9092 Family Value 2500 Lemay Ferry Rd. 63125 (314) 416-4611 Fantastic Finds 12778 Olive 63141 314-579-9500 Finders Keepers 112 E. Jefferson, 63122 314-966-3044 General Grant Antique Mall 8400 Watson Rd. (314) 845-3535 Get The Word Out 10050 Manchester Rd, 314-368-8184 Grant Thrift Store 8448 Watson Rd. 63119 (314) 660-7069 Hanger to Hanger 3525 Watson Rd. 63139 (314) 646-7090

Jen’s Resale Boutique $ Turn your closet stash into CASH $ Furniture and home décor · Shabby chic · Vintage · Unique gifts Clothing, purses, shoes and accessories · Tory Burch · Michael Kors · Anthropologie Earn in -store shopping cash when you host a Girls' Night out private shopping event! How-to…Make-it Take- it events make great Girl's Night Out Also! Call or Sign up on Facebook (314) 942-9632, facebook.com/JensResaleBoutique 8516 Manchester Rd, 63144 314-630-3733, 314-942-9632 Kangaroo Kids Kangaroo Kids is a children’s and maternity resale shop and a full-service breastfeeding support center. We carry great resale children’s clothing and shoes: Zutano, BabyGap and GapKids, Hanna Anderson, Gymboree, Kicky Pants, Ralph Lauren and Mini Boden. For our Pregnant Mamas we look for brands like Motherhood, Mimi, Olian, Japanese Weekend and Micheal Stars. We buy and sell strollers, swings, pack n’ plays, bouncy seats and other baby equipment. We also carry exceptional new items including Bravado Designs nursing bras, The Miracle Blanket, Motherlove Herbals, Green Toys, Pump Ease Hands-Free Pump Bras and many more! 10030 Manchester Rd. 63122, 314-835-9200 Little Shop Around the Corner 4474 Castleman Ave., 63110, 314-577-0891 MERS Goodwill 3728 Market St, St Louis, MO (314) 531-0671

1727 Locust St, St Louis, MO (314) 241-3464 9116 Manchester Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144 (314) 918-7804 4271 Bayless Ave, St Louis, MO (314) 544-0014 Rd, St Louis, MO 10125 Watson (314) 965-0090 10570 Baptist Church Rd, Sappington, MO (314) 842-9114 472 N Lindbergh Blvd, Florissant, MO (314) 839-8590 1760 N New Florissant Rd, Florissant, MO (314) 831-9171 11 Forum Shopping Center, Chesterfield, MO (314) 576-1800 Forest Park Goodwill Store and Sheltered Workshop 4140 Forest Park Ave, St Louis, MO (314) 371-1296 Miriam Switching Post 2171 S. Big Bend Blvd. 63117, 314-646-7737 Once Upon a Child 1247 S. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, 63122 (314) 966-1844 15425 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO 636-230-2922, 11445 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-993-5437 5626 Telegraph Rd, St Louis, MO (314) 293-1851 250 Mid Rivers Ctr, St Peters, MO (636) 970-6270 10850 Lincoln Trail #6,

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ast month, we talked a bit about “wounding” that a child receives when they are small and trying to make sense of their world. By no means an exhaustive list of all the ways that wounding occurs, what happens as a result of this wounding, is that a child pretty quickly learns to put that part of their self away for “safe-keeping” and learns to be other directed for their guidance about how they should be as opposed to who they really are. They learn to smile when they are angry, laugh it off or pretend that things don’t really bother them, if this honest display of emotion could “get them into trouble” in some way. This does incredible damage as any time we put away a part of our soul, or our true self, we are effectively burying another part of our self. What occurs in this wake is a “black hole” which over time grows bigger and bigger inside, and many people spend a lifetime working to fill this hole with whatever they can get their hands on: success, drugs, food, shopping, alcohol, children, religion, cigarettes, exercise: whatever they can find to “numb out” this awareness of the hole inside, a person will expend incredible effort attempting to attain that substance. What also happens when we put away parts of our true self, our soul, is that we no longer have access to that wisdom that is inherent in our soul self. We effectively put it behind a wall, or our defense system as profiled by the Enneagram personality tool, and grow up determined to never show that part of our self again and receive the resulting pain or embarrassment or shame. These early experiences of rejection or criti-

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cism are so painful, they emotionally imprint upon the child for a lifetime, and a child pretty quickly learns that in order to survive in the world, they must keep this defense or false sense of self up most of the time. They shrink or encapsulate their true self in order to survive. What the child becomes good at is living out of self-preservation mode or their Enneagram defense, and they grow and develop into adults, all the time relying on their coping skills to survive. All the energy that originally was present for life now gets allocated towards keeping the defense up and functioning at all times. This protective strategy never truly stops until we reach a point in our lives where we take the necessary steps to acknowledge and deal with all the issues that we know, on a deep level, demand our attention if we are ever truly going to become the person we were designed to be early on in life. Choosing to take these hard, but necessary steps to heal our whole self, has the ability to transform all areas of your life and relationships, including the generations to come. For more information, you can purchase the complete digital program and guided imagery that accompanies this article at: http://www.kateschroederlpc.com/store.html. You can contact Kate at: Transformation Counseling, LLC 8084 Watson Road, Suite 226 Saint Louis, MO 63119 (314) 761-5310 kateschroederlpc@gmail.com www.kateschroederlpc.com

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Square One Brewery and Distillery www.squareonebrewery.com The Civil Life Brewing Company www.thecivillife.com Trailhead Brewing Co www.trailheadbrewing.com Urban Chestnut Brewing Company We call our brewing philosophy Beer Divergency—a ‘new world meets old world’ approach contributing to the ‘revolution’ of modern American craft beer styles, and paying ‘reverence’ to the heritage of classic European beer styles. UCBC works to reduce our carbon footprint by recycling all qualifying materials and composting all biodegradable waste. Spent grains from our brewing process are donated to farmers to feed livestock. And we source much of our food offerings from local farms that abide by ethical and humane practices. We have two St. Louis locations– 3229 Washington in Midtown, and 4465 Manchester in the Grove. Urbanchestnut.com william K Busch Brewing Company www.kraftig.com

2nd Shift Brewing www.2ndshiftbrewing.com 4 Hands Brewing Co 4 Hands Brewing Company, located in the LaSalle Park neighborhood, will provide the craft beer enthusiast a handcrafted portfolio inspired by the American craft movement that pushes the limits of creativity. Our barrel-aging program will produce a truly unique line on beers. The use of wine and spirit barrels containing an array of fruit, herbs, and spices in conjunction with wild yeast strains will enhance the flavors to produce a one of a kind beer. Our tasting room is open to the public Monday Thursday 3pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday noon-midnight and Sundays noon-9pm. Come check us out! www.4handsbrewery.com, 1220 S 8th St, St Louis, MO 63104. 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We will gladly helpRibbon and maybe even guide nents, surviving Miller the Lite Napoleonic Miller High Life you to your next drinking experience. We offer at least 26 Wars, two World Wars and Love is in the air. That’s theon smell hops and fromof our six locations beers tap, of depending on barley which one Prohibition. At its peak, Griesedieck Brothers Brewery over 50 beer choices at Llywelyn’s Pub. With such a largein bottle. With our you are visiting and another 40 varieties produced over 1 million barrels of beer andselection, was the homeyou’re bound to find the one you truly love. extensive Celtic/American menu, you will be sure to pair town brewery of St. Louis, preferred over all other local the perfect sip with the right choice! Not sure of a certain brands until the brewery's sale to Falstaff in 1957. Revived 7EBSTER 'ROVES s 17 Moody Ave. style? Ask for a sample! We only want you to drink what in 2002 by the 8th generation of Griesedieck brewers, the Soulard Central West End St. Charles 100 N.Slainte! Main St. 1732 St. 4747 McPherson YOU like. For9thmore information check out our new GB proudly continues St. Louis' rich brewing heritage. WingHaven website www.llywelynspub.com . 4747 McPherson 7434 Village Center Dr. llywelynspub.com PO Box 31203,St. Louis. 63131. www.gb-beer.com. 314Avenue, St. Louis; 1732 9th Street, Soulard; 17 Moody 966-6061. Ave., Webster Groves; 7434 Village Ctr. Dr., Winghaven; Heavy riff Brewing 100LOCAL N. Main St.,BEERS St. Charles. AND CRAFT www.heavyriffbrewing.com Schlafly, Urban Chestnut, Perennial, Schlafly Tap room, 2100 Locust Street, St. Louis Civil Life, O’Fallon, Griesedieck, Kirkwood Station CathedralBottleworks, Square, Six Row, Schlafly 7260 Southwest Ave, St. Louis www.kirkwoodstationbrewing.com 4 Hands, and Alpha. 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Craft Beer in St. Louis: The View From Behind The Bar since 2006. “Given Llywelyn’s Celtic heritage and food, we used to sell a lot of imported om Behnen has been selling beers. Then Schlafly came along (1991) and beer in St. Louis for more than we made a commitment to them. Then a decade. He talks beer history O’Fallon Brewery opened (2000) followed in compressed archeological by a whole lot of other local breweries. terms to describe the craft beer movement. Four years ago we started getting Colorado Layer upon layer, new beers arrived in the St. beers, East and West Coast beers – all realLouis market, he says, and the beer-drinking ly good, really different beers. They were public responded with enthusiasm. Tom Behnen, savory and thick and went well with our “You can see the evolution of St. Louis’ Llywelyns Pubs food.” taste buds in beer, says Behnen, director of Llywelyn’s Pub in Webster Groves has operations for Llywelyn’s Pub’s six loca- Director of Operations. 44 taps serving up a variety of draft beers at any given tions. Llywelyn’s opened in 1975 in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood. Behnen has been with them article continues on page 12 By Maureen Zegel

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Need To Use Up Summer Veggies? Try Stir-Fry! by Kari Hartel, RD, LD Program Coordinator, Cooking Matters, Operation Food Search

ave you found yourself inundated with a generous amount of beautiful produce given to you by friends, purchased at a local farmers’ market, or simply from your own garden? Well, there is no quicker way to enjoy the season’s bounty than with an easy, healthy stir-fry. Additionally, it’s a great way to try delicious herbs, spices and sauces, which heighten the flavors of all those nutritious veggies. An added bonus of stir-fry dishes: they’re very quick and easy to prepare – perfect for busy individuals and families who don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen preparing meals during the activity-packed summer months. Plus, stir-fry dishes are great leftovers. Here is a delicious recipe that incorporates wholegrains, makes use of lots of seasonal vegetables, and contains less sodium, fat, and sugar than most take-out Chinese stir-fry dishes. Chinese Veggies & Rice Serves 8, Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice 1/2 pound broccoli 2 medium celery stalks 1 medium carrot 1 small jalapeño 1 clove garlic 6 ounces boneless chicken pieces or firm tofu 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp canola oil 1/2 tsp ground ginger

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ugust just might be the hottest month of the year in the Midwest. Don’t let that deter you from planting a fall garden. There is still time to have fresh homegrown produce for fall. Most fall crops are started from seed in May, June and July. In August, if you haven’t already started seeds for fall, it is best to buy established plant starts. Most nurseries around town sell plant starts for fall gardening. The following plant starts can be planted now for a late fall harvest: Tomatoes, peppers, scallions, squash, cucumber, broccoli, cabbage, kale, chard, lettuce, spinach, and pumpkins. The following greens do well when planted now from seed for fall: spinach, kale, chard and lettuce. The following root crops can be planted now for a late fall harvest: carrots, beets and turnips. Radishes can be planted now as well and are typically ready to harvest in 30 days. What to plant for next year: Garlic can be planted in late October of this year to be ready for early July Harvest. Carrots and spinach can also be planted in October for an early spring harvest next year. Perennial herbs can be planted now. The following annual herbs can still be planted to enjoy in late summer/early fall: parsley (actually a biennial), cilantro, basil and dill. Because of the hot weather in August, be sure to

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pinecones and many plants have spirals that always total one of the Fibonacci numbers…5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55 etc. In sacred geometry these spirals are a living manifestation of nature’s pattern of growth seen from the smallest cells to the movement of the galaxies. These nature shapes are a blueprint of creation and a mandala that lets us experience the meditative beauty of life. These spirals of ever increasing size are arranged by nature to allow the maximum number of seeds in a seed head and for leaf growth to get the most sunshine on the leaves. For birds that love the seeds, like the gold finches that seem to appear out of nowhere when Echinacea seeds ripen, this is a good thing. But Purple coneflower’s power goes way beyond

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urple coneflower is one of the best known and best-loved native prairie plants. Its daisy-like composite shape with its large spiky orange and brown seed heads and pink/purple flower petals is well loved by gardeners living in prairie lands and way beyond those borders. It is also well loved by insects and birds for its nectar and seeds. Echinacea purpurea is the botanical name of Purple Coneflower. The name “echinos” comes from Greek and means hedgehog, referring to the spines of the cone shaped seed head. Purpurea means purple, which is the color of the original purple coneflower. There are now orange, white, pink, yellow and other colors and shapes that show the range of hybridizers’ talents with new garden offerings. It is the original purple coneflower that has for the longest time graced our gardens, native wilderness and medicine chests. The powers of Echinacea plant, and all the species of Echinacea, start with their beauty but go way beyond with their healing powers.

The composite shaped seed heads carry the intersecting spiral pattern that is a symbol of the Fibonacci numbers. Purple coneflower, sunflowers,

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August, 2014 history. Traditionally its medicine worked for fevers, sore throats and toothaches. Externally it was used for insect bites, snakebites, burns and skin problems. It has also been added to the water that is poured on the rocks in sweat lodges. European settlers continued using Echinacea for medicinal purposes and today Echinacea is perhaps the most popular herb used to treat many ailments. It comes in many forms including infusions, tinctures, ointments and capsules. Many of the scientific studies of Echinacea’s healing powers have been done in Europe. In Germany the government regulates herbs and has approved Echinacea purpurea to treat, colds, upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and wounds that heal slowly. Energetic healing also takes place with flower essences of Echinacea, which helps with making life transitions and moving on from stress. All parts of Echinacea have medicinal powers. The flowers, leaves, and stems of Echinacea purpurea are approved by the German government for medicinal use. The roots are used also for their healing power. The medicines of Echinacea can be found in health food stores and drug stores. Gardeners can also grow Echinacea and harvest the plant for medicine. Spring is considered the best time to harvest leaves. Flower heads are best harvested when ripe and roots in the fall or winter. Whether grown for their beauty, their use as an insect and bird provider, or the additional power of their medicine, all gardens need to have the power of Purple Coneflower growing in their soil. Linda Wiggen Kraft is a landscape designer who creates holistic and sustainable gardens. She is also a mandala artist and workshop leader. Visit her blog: www.CreativityForTheSoul.com/blog or website: www.CreativityForTheSoul.com. Contact her at 314 504-4266.

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Placebo Effects on the Brain’s Inner Pharmacy: Quantum Uncertainty of Matching Reality with Expectation By Simon Yu, MD

placebo (Latin term for” I shall please”) treatment is considered a medically ineffectual treatment for a disease or medical condition intended to deceive the patient while professing to help the patient. According to the British Medical Journal published in 2004, 60% of the physicians in Israel used placebos in their medical practice, most commonly to “fend off” requests for unjustified medications or to calm the patient. A study of Danish general practitioners found 48% had prescribed a placebo at least 10 times in the past year. The most frequently prescribed placebos were usages of antibiotics for viral infections and vitamins for fatigue. Placebo effects have been a major controversial subject for the doctor-patient relationship and treatments based on calculated measured suggestions with sugar pills or sham surgery. The effects of placebos is a pervasive phenomenon known since ancient times. Some physicians advocate a proper usage of placebo should be encouraged for patients. Other physicians consider placebo treatments are ethically problematic as it introduces deception and dishonesty into the doctor-patient relationship. The placebo effect is related to the perceptions, beliefs, conditioning, and expectations of the patient. If the substance is viewed as helpful, it can promote healing even if the remedy is a sugar pill. However, if it is viewed as harmful, it can cause negative effects, known as the Nocebo effect. Because the placebo effect is based upon expectations and conditioning, the effect rapidly disappears if the patient is told that their placebo intervention is a sham and ineffective. Cultural background, quantity of pills, brand names, past experiences, and high prices, may all impact placebo effects. Injection and acupuncture have been known to have higher, larger placebo effects than pills. The latest study showed the brain can be manipulated by placebo. The brain controls the body process as documented by a high-resolution emission tomography (PET) scanner. Once dismissed as a psychological phenomenon, new evidence has established that a placebo triggers the brain’s “inner pharmacy”, that, in essence, is a warehouse perpetually stocked to deliver active drugs to itself. It can improve Parkinson’s symptoms, pain, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, schizophrenia and more. It is as though the brain goes out of its way to ensure “reality matches expectation” (Discover Magazine July/August 2014 by Erik Vance). The placebo effects are hard wired into our brain through the prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, and thalamus insula regions of the brain. These areas try to match the expectation with the reality. We are entering into the Quantum Uncertainty of Matching Reality with Expectation: Placebo or Nocebo effects which are also influenced by our intention and attention. A placebo does not work for everyone. Placebo effects occur in about 35% of the general population. In my opinion, alternative natural medicine and home-

opathy tend to attract people who had Nocebo effects (expecting bad side effects) of standard orthodox medical care. They are attracted to the milder, gentler therapies with higher expectations, beliefs, perceptions, and conditioning of what we call the placebo effects by my medical colleagues. Every day, I evaluate and treat my patients based on mapping out their bodies’ acupuncture meridian systems, which have been known for several thousand years. Often, I find allergies, heavy metals, hidden dental infections, and parasite problems that have been overlooked by conventional and alternative medical doctors. Those patients who read my articles or my book, Accidental Cure, and know what I do, get excited to follow my recommendations. As a rule, they do very well with faster, better responses. The patients who were dragged to my office by family members, and came with lots of hesitation and skepticism, usually take much longer to respond, or don’t respond at all, despite identifying problems similar to the patients who came to me willingly. The hesitant and skeptical patients often focus on the Nocebo Effects of all potential side effects of parasite medications and use excuses of the expense of dental work or the hardship of avoiding their favorite foods or drinks, in order to avoid complying with treatments. They want a guarantee that my therapies will help them. The more they demand some form of guarantee, it seems harder for them to respond. Your medical problems may not be what you think, what you have been told, or what has been diagnosed. For that matter, I do not dwell on your symptoms or diagnosis. A diagnosis only helps for the insurance companies to categorize you into a profile for medical treatment and payment. The shortcoming of categorizing and profiling, with branding a diagnosis, is that it never addresses the underlying problems. Placebo effects are a real phenomenon, hard wired into our brain by belief, intention, attention, expectation, conditioning, and perception. Understanding and maximizing the placebo effects on the brain’s inner pharmacy and minimizing the nocebo effects can make a difference as to why some people respond and some people do not respond. You as a patient decide, not the physician, to choose Placebo effects or Nocebo effects. Placebo or Nocebo, choose wisely. That is the quantum uncertainty of matching the reality with expectation.

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ave you actually thought about whether or not your child or teen is psychologically prepared to return to school? My hunch is: probably not! Don’t feel bad. Typically, most parents don’t give this transition much thought. Granted, for many kids, this is an uneventful transition. For other kids, this transition back to school is the cause of great anxiety

and despair. So, which group does your kid belong to? To answer this question, a parent must take a trip down memory lane and recall how their child or teen responded to school resuming last year and perhaps, the year before that. Also, what did he say about school resuming in the past? Were his statements riddled with worry and despair, or what you would expect of a kid Dr. Feinberg with Grace as a puppy. returning to school?

Furthermore, what did his behaviors convey? Was he anxious and agitated, or fairly calm? In other words, unresolved problems occur over and over again until they’re resolved. On the other hand, before an actual pattern has emerged, parents typically have difficulty determining if their child or teen is really struggling, or merely reacting to situational factors like starting a new school, chemistry of kids in the classroom, and/or a new teacher. The rule of thumb in such situations is that kids and teens should only exhibit temporary and minor adjustment problems, and not ones that persist for several months or longer as well as occur year after year. Parental factors can also obscure whether or not a child is having significant adjustment problems. Because it’s heart wrenching for parents to admit that their child is struggling, sometimes they miss rather obvious signs of distress. And,

August, 2014 when parents finally do see such problems, then, they want to know why versus what action to take. The bottom line is that some kids may develop psychological problems because of hereditary factors and/or negative learning experiences. Although we can’t do anything about genetics, we can greatly influence how children and teens both think and feel about themselves as well as the world around them. By doing so, we greatly bolster their coping ability as well as their selfesteem. Furthermore, the earlier we intervene, the brighter your child’s future will be. So, be proactive; after all, your kid’s future depends upon it! And, if unsure if your child or teen is having emotional difficulties, please contact Dr. James Feinberg, child clinical psychologist, and his therapy dog extraordinaire, Grace, at 314-9660880. www.stlouischildpsychologist.com.

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ust as quickly as it began, the end of summer is almost here. In just a few short weeks, students across the St. Louis area will be heading back to school. Amid the rush to fill supply lists and find the perfect back-to-school clothes, the environment may not be top of mind, but there are many easy ways to kick off the school year in a greener way and reduce our impact on the planet. The following tips can help you and your family go green as the kids prepare to go back to class: Reuse old supplies – Be sure to check to see what supplies may still be left from last year, and reuse those, rather than purchasing all new supplies. Purchase “green” supplies when needed – These items include recycled and chlorinefree paper and notebooks, pencils made from recycled newsprint and old denim, soy crayons, biodegradable pens made from cornstarch, and scissors made with recycled content. A variety of retailers now offer these eco-friendly options, making them easier than ever to purchase. Opt for used, rented or online textbooks – This is an easy way to reduce waste and save money. College students can take advantage of used titles offered at discounted prices by campus bookstores and websites like Amazon.com and eCampus.com. Many campuses also allow students to rent textbooks for a nominal fee and return them at the end of the semester. In addition, many schools are now encouraging the use of online textbooks. Purchase vintage and/or sustainable clothing – A trip to a gently used or vintage clothing store, flea market or consignment shop can be a great alternative to hitting the mall to purchase all new back-to-school duds. But for those who choose to hit the department store, there are many companies that specialize in sustainable clothing made from organic cotton and natural fibers. Share the ride, walk or bike to class – For kids that live close to school, walking and bik-

ing are great commuting options that also offer an opportunity to get some exercise. For those that live close to a school bus route, the bus can offer an eco-friendly way to get to class, especially as more districts purchase hybrid busses. And for those who must drive to class, neighborhood carpools can reduce emissions and also help parents and students save on gas. Think green when it comes to lunch – To reduce waste, ditch disposable bags and containers and replace them with lunchboxes or reusable lunch bags. Additional waste can be reduced by trading paper napkins for cloth ones and plastic utensils for reusable ones. A thermos is another more eco-conscious alternative to single-serving juice boxes. Also, check and see if your child’s school has a recycling program. If not, consider volunteering your time to help implement one. All of these ideas are simple, easy steps we can all take, and they can have a very positive impact on the environment and our air quality. To learn about additional ways you can live greener and do your share for cleaner air, visit the Clean Air Partnership’s website at www.cleanair-stlouis.com, find the organization on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @gatewaycleanair.

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ountryside Montessori School is dedicated to the education of the whole child. Our goal is to meet each individual child’s need for intellectual, physical, social and emotional development. Our learning environment is designed to cultivate independence, individual responsibility, freedom of choice, concentration, problem-solving abilities, social interaction, competency in basic skills and a love of learning. By offering a superb Montessori education in a nurturing environment, Countryside strives to help children reach their full potential and become independent, life long learners. The Montessori method of education was created by Dr. Maria Montessori, Italy’s first woman physician. Early in the 20th century, Dr. Montessori developed her educational concepts and tested them at a center in Rome. Dr. Montessori cherished the uniqueness of each child and discovered that children learn best within environments that support individual development. She found that when children are in a home-like setting filled with developmentally appropriate materials, they become independent self-motivated learners. The Primary goal of a Montessori program is to help each child reach his or her full potential. The “whole child” approach taken by Dr. Maria Montessori fosters growth in all areas because the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of a child are seen as inseparable. This approach encourages joy of learning and development of self-esteem. Current Preschool Openings. 12226 Ladue Road, (314) 434-2821 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 • www.montessori4children.com

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hrough a vibrant Catholic education, we cultivate the individuality, faith, talent, and aspirations of young women who will lead and serve the world. As a Catholic, all-girl college preparatory high school, Rosati-Kain is the place for young women who value academic success. Twenty-three advanced placement and advanced college credit classes are available, as well as a variety of electives. The Class of 2014 had a 100 percent college acceptance rate at 97 national universities and earned $16.5 million in scholarships and grants. Fourteen percent of the Class of 2014 scored a 30 or higher on the ACT. In addition, 11 sports teams and many different clubs and organizations are available for students to join. R-K is also one of the most geographically diverse schools in the entire St. Louis metropolitan area, attracting students from North, South and West County, St. Louis City, Jefferson County, St. Charles County and several cities in Illinois. The student body represents 62 different zip codes and 77 different grade schools. Rosati-Kain places an emphasis on the individual, creating an environment where each student can feel she truly belongs. 4389 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108

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et on a 12-acre wooded campus, The Fulton School strives to be an extension of your home, cultivating your children's capabilities and character to best equip them for the future. We are an independent, Montessori-based, coed school for toddlers through 12th grade. We offer traditional Montessori for toddlers through 3rd, and a Montessoribased program for 4th through 12th. With an 8:1 student-teacher ratio, our small community allows students to be known, understood, and engaged. Lower school includes daily PE class and outdoor play, plus regular Spanish, music, and art classes. Upper school offers a strong college-prep, liberal arts curriculum with block scheduling, electives, daily PE class, faculty advisors, and varsity athletics. Our international program gives 7th-12th graders from around the globe the opportunity to experience school in America and creates a rich school atmosphere that promotes cultural diversity and global awareness. Community service, public speaking, and philanthropy are integrated at all grade levels. Plus, our new Farm Program involves all students through caring for animals like chickens and bees, maintaining the gardens and orchard, and running a business to sell eggs, honey and produce. Schedule a tour today to discover how The Fulton School is rethinking education. 123 Schoolhouse Rd, Saint Albans, MO 63073

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chool semesters start just around the corner. Early August is often a final chance opportunity for families to travel one last time this summer. Obviously, there will be decisions made regarding the care of their pets. Do they stay or do they go along?? What are pet ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; options and considerations? If your pet is traveling with you, there are special considerations. Whether cat or dog, you need to have a way to contain or secure your pet during highway travel. Dog seatbelts are available in several styles, but a dog crate is useful as well. I always make sure my petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immunizations are up to date; be sure they are microchipped; take along plenty of food items familiar to his diet; and prepare your pet for car travel by familiarizing them to car movement. Take short rides first, and gradually increase times of travel. Never feed a full meal immediately prior travel, and in fact, I suggest minimizing feedings while en route, to avoid nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Be sure to carry a summary record of all current medical care. Your veterinarian will certainly provide a printed summary at your request. Further, remember that a pet or child can suffer heat stroke if left in a car, even for 10 minutes with windows cracked when ambient/outside temperatures are only 70 degrees farenheit, so be very alert to this concern. It is best to stop for potty breaks each 2-3 hours and again, be sure you have secure leashes to prevent sudden escapes. I encourage all pet owners to search out hotels/housing that is pet friendly, all along your journey. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for an impulse option to find a place, as Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law will foul up your plans. Finally, your veterinarian may suggest prescribing either Dramamine, Benadryl or another pharmacologic to quiet nervous pets during travel. Sedatives like Acepromazine may prove useful, but cannot be applied to pets with a history of seizures. In the event that your pet will fly with you, much of the same concerns described herein, are relevant here. Pets can be housed in a soft case and kept under the seat if size permits. Otherwise, expect the airlines to dictate housing your pet in cargo. In these cases, I do not feed solids prior travel, but do provide a water dish in the crate. Always contact your airlines well in advance to know what you need to do prior departure. You will require a current health certificate from your vet, of course. For pets that have to stay in town, the options would be to have someone either stay at your home, or visit daily at scheduled intervals. This is always best for cats who typically, do not accept change, like formal kenneling, as an alternative. In other cases, pet sitters may offer to keep your animals at their homes. This can be useful, as long as you take the time to visit the site and fully understand their care protocols. If it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel right, it probably is a problem. In other cases, your veterinarian may offer to board. Selecting a proper kennel is an important choice that requires responsible considerations by you, as the pet owner. Visit the site. Talk to management about care protocols. Meet the kids actually doing the work. Remember that the kennel management may have the best intentions for your pet, but it still comes down to the actual care provided by the minimum wage kennel helper. I always suggest bringing your own pet food, rather than substituting with the kennelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generic brand. This helps to eliminate unwanted intestinal

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first met Big Kitty in 2003. He showed up at my friend Shelleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house looking down on his luck: dirty, old battle scars covering his face, and a torn and infected left eye lid. Shelley, being the kindhearted person that she is, managed to trap him and brought him in to my clinic. She did not know if he was feral or just another stray cat roaming the city streets. He was friendly and calm as soon as we let him out of the trap so we knew he was a stray at that point. Shelley already had 2 dogs, 2 cats, a variety of reptiles, a husband and a son under her care and she ran her own business. She needed another pet like an extra hole in the head. Shelley decided if Big Kitty was healthy he could stay outside on her property. He tested negative for Feline Leukemia Virus and FIV. We neutered Big Kitty, tended to his injured eye, and notched his left ear as part of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trap and release program. This will alert Animal Control officers that the cat is neutered and negative for viruses so they will leave the cat alone. Shelley took Big Kitty home and released him outside. I called Shelley a few days later early in the morning to find out if Big Kitty was still hanging around and, if so, how was he doing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing just fine. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cuddling next to me in bed right nowâ&#x20AC;?. I burst out laughing. So, Big Kitty had managed to worm his way into the big house in 3 days. And by big house I mean BIG house. Shelleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home is the Magic Chef Mansion in the city. She has dedicated the last 30 years of her life to lovingly restoring the mansion to its original Victorian grandeur. And now scruffy, dirty, and beat up Big Kitty is spending his nights in her beautiful antique bed. And, I realize, I have needlessly notched his ear since he is now a house cat and true pet. It is now 2012. Big Kitty has been living the good life for 9 years and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a great cat. There has always been a myriad of activities at the Magic Chef Mansion. It is open for tours, corporate parties, fund-raisers, and weddings. It has been used to shoot TV commercials and to film a couple of movie scenes. Through it all, Big Kitty has remained unflappable, calm, sweet, social, and friendly. But now, for the last month, he has not been eating much, is depressed, and has lost significant weight. Blood tests suggest that Big Kitty has hepatic lipidosis which is also referred to as fatty liver syndrome. Feline hepatic lipidosis is characterized by an accumulation of fat within the liver cells. It is a syndrome of cyclic anorexia or inappetence that exacerbates the lipidosis which in turn worsens the anorexia. Hepatic lipidosis is usually secondary to a stressful illness or event. There were no other ill-

nesses detected in Big Kittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood tests. Events that may trigger the disease are boarding, new pet or person in the house, owner absence, or recent diet change. In Big Kittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case it was a diet change. Shelley had innocently purchased a very similar food on sale. Unfortunately, Big Kitty did not want to eat it. The treatment for hepatic lipidosis is to get the cat to eat again. This will allow the liver to repair and regenerate. Often, switching back to the catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite food in the past will do the trick. This worked for big Kitty. Shelley bought his original food brand and offered fresh chicken. Big Kitty ate well, gained weight and his liver enzymes were back to normal in 2 weeks. However, some cats afflicted with hepatic lipidosis are not as fortunate. They may be so sick they have to be forced fed by their owners. This is not easy to do. Most cats resist it and often will not take in enough calories to meet their needs for recovery. These sick kitties often require placement of an esophagostomy feeding tube (E-tube). The feeding tube is inserted into the esophagus under anesthesia by a trained veterinarian. It is sutured in place and can be used for several weeks while the pet recovers at home. Pet owners can feed caloric-dense prescription foods such as Iamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Max Cal, Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AD, or Royal Canin Recovery Diet. These diets mix easily with a little water and can be instilled directly into the feeding tube. The tube will deliver the food into the esophagus and from there it will pass into the stomach. The cat gets its little belly full, feels better, and eventually will eat on its own. Anti-emetics can be given through the tube to help settle any nausea or vomiting. Once the catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body is receiving nourishment, the liver can start to repair. Feeding tubes are non-painful, easily tolerated by cats, and have saved many lives. At Animal Health & Healing we also prescribe liver supplements such as Feline Hepatic Support or Hepagen to give our kitty patients the best chance for optimal healing. It is now 2014. Big Kitty is still alive and well and residing in the big house. Shelley is well known for her wonderful sense of humor. So for the past 11 years she has mercilessly teased me about â&#x20AC;&#x153;maimingâ&#x20AC;? Big Kittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left ear. Over the course of the last year a truly feral cat with a notched left ear has (with great care and deliberation) decided to adopt me and my home. I have named her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet Peaâ&#x20AC;?. Is this an odd coincidence or kitty karma? 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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Keeping Your Dog Cool in Summer by Ava Frick, DVM

ou want to exercise your dog but you also know the summer temperature and humidity can be dangerous. How do you keep your pooch cool and yet enjoy the outdoors? Try some of these options! 1. Walk early morning and later in the evening. The morning is the preferred time as the ground has had all night to cool off, therefore cooling the asphalt and cement so it is better on the paws. 2. For longer fur, clip the belly allowing for more ventilation. 3. Wet him down before you hit the road. Take a spray bottle of water to moisten as needed, helping to evaporate the heat. You can use it for his drinking water too. Does Your pet suffer From Allergies, Dry skin, Itchiness and Doggie Odor?

4. Find outlets where there are water sources like ponds, creeks, and pools. Minimally get a few stops where he can at least get his feet wet to help in cooling. Or make your own canine water park and have some fun playing in the water of your own back yard! 5. Neck coolie wraps are a lightweight, easy to apply, and an underutilized cooling method. Small plastic cooling gels covered with fabric that can be tied around the neck and sit over the carotid artery and jugular vein. As the blood in these vessels passes by the cooling wrap, the temperature of the internal arterial and venous blood is lowered. Keep these in your freezer and apply before you take your dog for a walk or outdoor play time in the summer. 6. Similar to the neck coolie is a body vest of similar design. This will be heavier but for a capable individual this will add additional body cooling on hot days. 7. If exercising outside is just not possible consider the underwater treadmill. It’s like you mallwalking; indoors, climate-controlled, gets the circulation going yet avoiding the heat and humidity. Another advantage for this exercise is that the overweight or older pet can walk easier since they weigh less in the water. Exercise can be fun for your pooch, and good for your health as well. Take plenty of water for both of you. If it will be a hotter day consider Pedialyte or Gator-aid type products to keep electrolytes in circulation. And by the way, those neck coolies work for you too! For more information you can contact Dr. Frick at 636-489-5350 or visit online at www.animalrehabstlouis.com.

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Arts Integration + Arts Collaboration = Good for All

rts integration is the new buzz. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sad fact that when budgets are tight in school districts, the arts are first to be reduced or even eliminated. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a serious mistake because we know the schools that value and support arts programs also have higher test scores across all subjects. The arts are critical for studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; full growth potential. Savvy educators are at work developing ways to include arts into core curriculum subjects, providing even students in districts with limited curriculum some exposure to the arts. That experience fosters lifelong appreciation for the arts, an enhanced quality of life. Illustrating a written assignment, considering the mathematical balance of a piece of music, acting out a literary readingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;any way to incorporate the arts into other subjects is good. Kudos to the Pulitzer Arts Foundation for presenting the Marfa Dialogues this summer as a continuing examination of artistic practice, climate change science, and civic engagement. The arts bring more than beauty to the world; they bring creative thinking that can result in creative solutions to many of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerns. The program wraps up on August 3. Later this month, the Pulitzerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building will be closed for renovation until its new exhibition opens in 2015. To find out the results of these important meetings, visit www.marfadialogues.org.

ARTful Living St. Louis Area Fine Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts Michelle â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikeâ&#x20AC;? Ochonicky, Arts Editor By the end of 2011, Taken a step further, some cities request (or twelve large-scale site-speeven require) that art be cific public art projects had included in new construcbeen completed or initiated tion. In 1997 the city of in Columbia since the proColumbia, Missouri initigram was launched. ated the Percent for Art Although some works are Program to provide free-standing, some are greater access to the arts incorporated right into new for diverse audiences in building. For example, a new varied settings. The confire station features a stained cept sparked by the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s block-glass work instead of a Office of Cultural Affairs plain glass window. To date, developed into an estabmore than $750,000 has lished program that been allocated to these prorequires 1% of a public jects, mostly in the form of buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cost to be allotpayments to individual ted for the inclusion of a artists. Often commissioned work of art. Columbia is artists hire local contractors one of just two communiand suppliers to complete ties in Missouri to have an and install the work, further Encaustic painting by Linda Wein, established Percent for Art cementing the connection at Green Door Art Gallery. program, the other being between art and commerce. Kansas City, Missouri. Site-specific public art reinforces the idea that art The basis for the Percent for Art Program is not should be an everyday aspect for everyone to enjoy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;art for artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake,â&#x20AC;? but rather its intention is to create civic pride, promote economic development and While St. Louis has yet to develop a program enhance the public welfare while improving and such as mentioned above, public art is gaining attenexpanding the value and use of public buildings and tion as it is integrated into everyday places. And facilities. thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing! StL250â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun â&#x20AC;&#x153;birthdayâ&#x20AC;? cake

sculptures provide surprises throughout the metro area during this the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration year. Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it be great to have similar public installations on a regular (maybe biennial) basis? Along with integration, the concept of collaboration is major, especially in the arts. Arts organizations are finding that they can accomplish much more by working in partnership with other groups in our community than any one group could ever do alone. It just makes sense to pool resources. Art-funders want to see that the money they give to nonprofit arts groups is stretched as much as possible---and collaboration is the way to do that. Sometimes the art is â&#x20AC;&#x153;theâ&#x20AC;? major attraction. No one goes to Millennium Park in Chicago without snapping pictures of Anish Kapoorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cloud Gateâ&#x20AC;? sculpture (affectionately referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Beanâ&#x20AC;?). The giant silver sculpture allows visitors intriguing reflections of the city surrounding it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s constantly surrounded by crowds. The same excitement is being generated right now in downtown St. Louis. How could anyone miss the Arch when crossing the Mississippi into St. Louis? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than a sculpture; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a magnet! And its pull promises to be even more powerful as the CityArchRiver 2015 Project moves along. The public-private collaboration of this invigorating project is inspiring. Part of the CityArchRiver 2015 Project includes a temporary public art exhibition on the Mississippi Riverfront. This project kicks off in August to give visitors more to explore. Earlier this year, Great Rivers Greenway and CityArchRiver sent out a Call for Curators. As we go to press, three internationally known finalists are under consideration, with the selected curator to be announced in mid-August. Visit www.cityarchriver.org to learn more. For ArtFul Happenings please visit www.thehealthyplanet.com.

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August 2, 4 The RighT To FARm oR The RighT To hARm? Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/02 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 8/04 at 8:00 p.m. Wes Shoemyer explains that Missouri law guarantees rights to family farmers; but the so-called “Right to Farm” would extend these rights to corporations. That could give advantages to CAFOs (confined animal feeding operations) and huge corporations that are not even headquartered in Missouri. August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Push FoR Pencils by KidsmART AT Whole Foods mARKeT 12pm – 3pm, Free, Reservations not required KidSmart staff and/or volunteers will be in our store every Saturday in August from Noon – 3pm to share more information about their mission and to collect school supplies for their Push for Pencils program! Learn more about this campaign to provide St. Louis children with basic school supplies here: http://www.kidsmartpushforpencils.org/. For more information please call 314-968-7744. August 5 gReen sPeAKeR seRies AT mARyville Aviram Rozin. Founder of Sadhana Forest will give a free talk on ecological and humanitarian efforts in developing countries. Tuesday, August 5, 7 p.m. Buder Commons at Maryville University, 650 Maryville University Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141. Park in General Parking lots such as 6, 19, or 20. Aviram Rozin and his wife Yorit moved from their native Israel to India in 2003 and founded the non-profit Sadhana Forest (SF). In addition to performing reforestation, SF teaches sustainable living, increases food security through ecological transformation, reclaims wasteland to productivity, and restores the water cycle and raises the water table, all of which help raise the living standards of the local inhabitants. This Green Speaker event is sponsored by the City of Town & Country's Green Team Commission. Reusable grocery bags will be given away at the talk.

August 7 in-dePTh seminAR leed for schools certification in a 21st century learning environment. Building sustainable schools creates a healthy environment in which students can learn. Many schools utilize the LEED for Schools rating system as a goal-setting and performance metric for sustainable schools. School designers will describe the challenging yet engaging process of LEED certification, requiring involvement from and heightened collaboration between designers, constructors, faculty and building owners/operators. August 7, 3:00 - 5:00 pm at the Jerome & Rosemary Flance Early Learning Center, 1908 O'Fallon Street, St. Louis, MO 63106. $30/USGBC-MGC Member. $45/Non-member. $15 for School Representatives (staff, faculty, admin). Contact USGBC-Missouri Gateway staff by email, hope.gribble@mobot.org, or phone (314) 577-0225.

Hand-hammered metal bowls of various sizes and tones are carefully placed on the body and gently played. The receiver is encouraged to enter a state of deep relaxation through the meditative tones they hear and the calming vibrations they feel coursing through the skin, muscles and tissues. In this three hour introductory workshop, we experiment with a wide variety of singing bowls, taking time to listen deeply and mindfully feel vibration. Vickie Jenny has been a massage therapist for over 10 years in the USA and Europe and currently has her own massage and sound therapy practice. She completed her Singing Bowl Sound Therapy training in her current home of Innsbruck, Austria, where this type of therapy is very popular. She brings her passion and knowledge for this modality with her to share on visits to the United States. To register for the class, call the Center for Mind, Body, Spirit at 314.725.6767.

August 7-10 TibeTAn buddhisT mAsTeR lAmA lodu RinPoche TeAchings Join us for any or all of 6 sessions of essential Buddhist teachings from the Mahayana and Vajrayana (Tantric) traditions. Lama Lodu Rinpoche, lineage holder of the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, shares timeless knowledge, both practical and profound, for living more peacefully with oneself and the world. His message of lovingkindness reaches everyone regardless of religious affiliation. Thurs. and Fri., August 7-8, 79pm. Sat. and Sun., August 9-10, 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm. The Healing Arts Center, 10073 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122. Suggested donation: $30 per session or $150 for 6 sessions. Open to everyone regardless of ability to contribute donation. www.kdkstl.org and www.facebook.com/kdkstl or call Kati @ 314-809-2441.

August 9 & 11 JusT eneRgy Policies Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/09 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 8/11 at 8:00 p.m. Childhood asthma is epidemic in the African American community. This could be because 68% of African Americans’ live within 30 miles of a coal-fired power plant. Adolphus Pruitt and Sam Cummings discuss the NAACP’s new report “Just Energy Policies: Reducing Pollution & Creating Jobs.”

August 9 singing boWl TheRAPy WoRKshoP: Finding youR cenTeR ThRough sound And vibRATion Presented by Vickie Jenny. 9am-12noon. $55. Singing Bowl Sound Therapy combines the elements of sound and sensation to create a unique healing environment.

August 9 inTeRconnecTed by god: heAling FoR youR sPiRiT, soul, & body Free Author visit & talks about her book. Booksigning. Presented by: Joyce Stewart, LCSW. Saturday, August 9th, 1:30pm-2pm. Holistic Journey, 216 Frank Scott Pkwy East, Swansea, IL 62226. 618-2348280.www.yourholisticjourney.com. August 12 inTegRATing AlTeRnATive medicine WiTh convenTionAl medicine August 12 - FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion Integrating Alternative Medicine with Conventional Medicine - Learn how to build your immune system

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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 12 susTAinAbiliTy As A nATionAl sTRATegic imPeRATive Retired U.S. Marine Corp Colonel Mark “Puck” Mykleby will provide an overview of his work developing a new American grand strategy. This effort began in July 2009 when Mykleby and Navy Captain wayne Porter were asked by former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to consider what a new national grand strategy should look like. He and Porter determined that sustainability needs to become our national strategic imperative if we, as a nation, are to meet the challenges and pursue the opportunities emerging in front of us as we continue into the 21st Century. In this presentation, Mykleby will frame out the logic of sustainability as the organizing logic for our nation as well as a framework for implementation that connects macro policies with Main Street, USA. 5:30-6:15 pm – Registration & Networking; 6:15-7:30 pm – Formal Presentation. Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, 2319 Chouteau, Suite 200 (63103). Free to USGBC-MGC Members and full time students; $20 for Non-members. Contact USGBC-Missouri Gateway staff at usgbcmogateway@mobot.org or (314) 577-0225. continues on next page

August, 2014 August 14 Lunch & LeArn for ProsPective Green schooLs Quest Mentors We are hosting a Lunch 'n Learn for prospective Green Schools Quest Mentors on August 14 from 12:00-1:00 pm. If you're considering becoming a mentor, but not sure, this will be a great opportunity for you to hear from past mentors and learn about what is involved. Apply Now to be a Green Schools Quest Mentor! We are gearing up for the second year of the Green Schools Quest: A Project Based Challenge and we want YOU to get involved! For more information call 314-577-0225 or email hope.gribble@mobot.org. August 16 LA Leche LeAGue of GreAter st Louis' AnnuAL conference: BreAstfeedinG & PArentinG: MAkinG it Work! 8am- 4:30. Expand your parenting knowledge with sessions about breastfeeding, getting the sleep you need, working and breastfeeding, positive parenting and more! Pre-registration required by August 11th. $20 for members and WIC participants, $25 for all others.www.lllstl.org/events or call 773-556-8065. Lunch included. At Richmond Heights community Ctr.. August 16 & 18 residentiAL enerGy efficiency Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/16 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 8/18 at 8:00 p.m. For low income homeowners, reduction of energy bills can be critical for affording medications or food. Jessica Freiberger and Connie Taylor discuss residential energy efficiency. They ask why “healthy homes” are important and how home retrofits can provide local jobs. August 16 the sAint Louis rAMs And yoGA six PArtner to fiGht cAncer Yogis and Football Fans Unite to Benefit Pedal the Cause. The St. Louis Rams have enlisted the help of Yoga Six to host Yoga Day at the Edward Jones Dome on Saturday, August 16. With a $40 investment, for a package experience that retails at $150, participants will have access to an exclusive one hour yoga class on the field, one ticket to the Green Bay Packers game that same day, and one ticket to an Oakland Raiders game on November 30. A portion of every ticket sale for this event goes directly to Pedal the Cause. Interested participants can register for the event at http://www.stlouisrams.com/tickets/yoga.html. August 19 free MonthLy WeLLness suPPort GrouP August 19 - Free Monthly Wellness Support Group. Come and enjoy an 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 info, read the article on our web site at www.PreventionAndHealing.com titled "New Medicine, New Biology: Spiritual Wellness, Spiritual Assessment, and Spiritual Care." August 19 connectinG your heALth BetWeen your teeth And Body August 19 - FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion. Connecting Your Health Between Your Teeth and Body. You may not realize it, but your teeth and gums may be making you ill or weakening your immune system. Hidden infections. Unresolved illness. Find out what may be happening between your teeth and body and what to do about it. Discover how infection and illness transfer between the teeth and body. Understand how biological dentistry focuses on your overall health. Learn about what dental materials are compatible with wellness, mercury-free, tooth-colored fillings,the impact of dental procedures, how certain dental procedures can influence your body, and nutritional therapy that supports a healthy mouth. Third Tuesday Each Month, 6:30 pm at the Holistic Dentistry office of, and presented by, Dr. Michael Rehme, D.D.S., C.C.N. (Certified Clinical Nutritionist), 2821 N. Ballas Rd, Suite 245, St. Louis, MO 63131. A Healthy Choice for Dental Care. Call to verify seminar date and reserve your space at 314-9972550. See Patient Success Stories at www.toothbody.com.

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August 21 discover & PArtner With PLAnt sPirits Presented by Shea Morgan. 6:30 - 8:30pm.$40. Join us for a shamanic exploration as we discover the mystery of plant spirits, our guides in this world and in all worlds. Part of this workshop comes from Shea's studies and jouneys for her essagypublished in the book, The Green Lovers: A Compilation of Plant Spirit Magic, her studies with several teachers/a mystery school on working with plant spirits, and of course her love for gardening and all things in the green world. Shea Morgan is a clairvoyant, clairaudient, psychic empath with a passion for shamanic healing through a working partnership with the divine and allies in the plant, animal and mineral kingdoms. To register, call The Center For Mind, Body & Spirit at 314.725.6767. August 21 3rd thursdAy At Jen’s resALe BoutiQue Sales and refreshments one night per month. Shabby Chic Home Decor. Clothing, purses and accessories. 8516 Manchester Road. www.facebook.com/jensresaleboutique. August 21 free tALk ABout the Benefits of the Art of Ascension a meditation/mindfulness practice based on Praise, Gratitude, Love and Compassion. 7-8 PM Upstairs in conference room at Gelateria De Leone 3197 S. Grand Blvd. Contact: Dharani 314-825-5677. August 23 WAshinGton county hoMe GroWn fArM tour 10-4, Family friendly self guided tour of local farms and ranches, starts in Potosi at the Farmers Market and ends with the Field Dinner 5:30-8:30, The Red Barn in Caledonia, MO. More information and dinner reservations, www.homegrownfarmtour.com. August 23, 25, PAssive house: the ideA Airs on KNLC Channel 24 8/23 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 8/25 at 8:00 p.m. In 2013, St. Louis saw the construction of its first Passive House, a home that does not require central heating. It is so well designed, insulated, airtight that it uses 90% less energy than similar buildings. Ralph Wafer and Gary Steps discuss how they designed the home with the owners. August 24 5th AnnuAL sunset hiLLs triAthLon Start Time: 6:30am. Join us for our 5th Annual Sunset Hills Triathlon presented by Swim Bike Run. This challenging sprint distance course consists of a 400yd swim, 11.8 mile bike, and a 3 mile run. The race kicks off at 6:30am on Sunday, August 24th, 2014. Swimming takes place at the Sunset Hills Aquatic Facility, while the bike course circles part of Sunset Hills passing along Laumeier Sculpture Park. The new run course takes runners through beautiful Watson Trail Park, 12450 W. Watson, Sunset Hills, MO 63127. Race Fee: $45. Hosted by City of Sunset Hills. To register or more info call 314-842-7265, or email rharrison@sunset-hills.com. August 25 WeiGht And WeLLness 6:30-8:30pm. Join us and discover an optimal health program that will help you to reach your healthy weight goals. Topics include the reasons why 85% of “Diets” fail and our safe, effective system for losing 2-5 lbs per week 1st 2 weeks; 1-2 lbs per week thereafter with the help of a free health coach. Our program is is safe and clinically proven program that conserves muscle while it burns fat. You will also meet others who have lost weight with Take Shape for Life and get all your questions answered. Cost: Free. Held at DePaul Hospital May Community Education Center, 12303 DePaul Drive parking lot #3, Bridgeton, MO 63044. For details or to register call Dr Rebecca Gould 314-727-2120 or register online via HealingSTL.com or Facebook/HealingSTL. August 30 orGonite MAkinG WorkshoP Learn how to create your own amplified pendant and protection from electromagnetic pollution. Materials to be used include the fiberglass resin, copper or metal shavings. Bring or purchase your own quartz crystal, other gemstone and anything else you would like inside the pendant. Presented by: Chris Schwamle. WHEN: Saturday, August 30th, 10am-1pm. Register by 8/23 for materials preparation. WHERE: Holistic Journey, 216 Frank Scott Pkwy East, Swansea, IL 62226. 618-2348280. www.yourholisticjourney.com

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