The Healthy Planet – January 2013

TheHealthyPlanet January, 2013

St. Louis’ Green & Healthy Living Magazine

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Special Renewal Edition The Dawning Of A New You In The New Year!

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PUBLISHER’S CORNER

by Rick Hotton

Ten Tips For Creating

A NewYou

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reating a “New You” is all the rage around the New Year. Since none of us is perfect, it seems only logical that we would want to improve ourselves a bit. But where the heck do you start? How do you narrow down the list, that for some of us could be quite lengthy? I have my top ten that I use as personal guidelines. If you find any that you would like to add to your list, feel free to borrow one or more of mine. There’s no copyright on wisdom. #1) Open your mind to new things. Without this first one, the rest will never happen. So this one is universal.

A closed mind is like a book with no pages, a song with no lyrics, a canvas with no art. Try something different.

It may taste bad or it may be delicious, but it will be an adventure. And adventure fuels the spirit and creates a joy within you that fends off the mundane and dreary. #2) Perform a random act of kindness. Everyone needs help. Big or small. Doing something for someone else sets in motion a wave of good karma that spreads warmth on cold days, light in the darkness and offers hope to the downtrodden. No other single act deserves a standing ovation more than a random act of kindness!

And the encore is even better! #3) Say you are sorry. Don’t be afraid to admit you are wrong. And it is only half a gesture if you don’t say you are sorry. Sort of like a bagel without cream cheese.

#4) Listen. Most of us love to talk, but few of us have mastered the art of listening. The more you listen, the more you learn. Even if it’s a differing view. #5) Forgive. This is so important for everyone who has been harmed by someone else. The burden of hate or anger can be heavier than the harm itself. So move on, lighten your load and forgive in order to free yourself. #6) Love your family. There is nothing stronger than family. Sometimes it may seem otherwise, but over a lifetime, family is the strongest human bond. Fight, kick, scream, ... love! Hug your mom and dad, kiss your children and hold them close. Break bread with your brother and sister and celebrate life with your grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins! #7) Don’t fret. Worrying will kill you before your time.

Allowing worry to control your life will cause you to become ill more often and depressed. Don’t confuse “worry” with “concern”. Everyone should be concerned when necessary. Concern calls for action. Worry digs a hole. #8) Have fun. Life is short. Enjoy the time you have. If what you are doing is not much fun. Try something else.

Lighten up! Find something that makes you happy. Do it. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Live long and prosper. #9) Get married - find friends. Statistics show that married people and people with good friends live longer and enjoy life more. This is one for a chat around the water cooler at work. Loneliness comes from the root word “lone” after all. “No man is an island” said poet John Donne. I would have to agree. I love my peeps!

They put up with me and warm my heart! #10) Give. Someone much smarter than me once said that we should be judged by the size of our hearts and not our purses. Love is stronger than gold. Caring shines more than silver. Giving is the best exercise for the heart!

Happy New Year!

J.B. Lester; Publisher

January, 2013

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Call Upon Your Future Self ©2012, Kimberly V. Schneider

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new year just began, so you may be thinking about how to “do it better” from now on. Maybe you’re looking for the secret for becoming that person you will someday be—that wiser, future self.

Here’s a surprise for you: no matter what’s happening in your life, you haven’t been "doing it wrong." You may simply have forgotten who you are, and why you are here.

Furthermore, everything you need to be who you want to be is right here in this moment—even the wisdom of the future self you imagine will be so much wiser than you are now.

Every second of time you have experienced or will experience is available right now.

In the Cornucopia Reality, where your Soul, or Essence, lives, there is no such thing as time and space. When you are connecting with your Soul, you can flit around between temporal realities--sprinkling a bit of love here, seeking a bit of peace there…it’s all quite fun and magical and a bit like being Tinker Bell.

Think about it this way: After you’ve gone through something really rocky, intense or confusing, and it’s all over, you often have clarity on the gifts that came out of the experience. And you think to yourself,” If only I had realized the blessings that would flow, it would not have seemed so hard!”

You can, right now, go back in time to any other moment in your life, and send your Younger Self a bit of love, hope and wisdom. You can whis-

per, “It’s alright. Everything is going to be ok. Keep breathing.”

And likewise, if you happen to be in the middle of a rocky, intense, confusing time, you can call upon your Future Self—that part of you who already knows how this all works out, and who has the wisdom to take the long view, and the larger perspective. You can breathe in that wisdom right here, right now, to guide you and give you peace.

You don’t have to wait until you have it all figured out, or you’ve become the wise and spiritual soul you always hoped you would be.

You can choose the life you want to live right now, in this moment, by accessing your “Future” Self.

Breathe. Relax. Smile. There’s nowhere else to go. No one else to be. Everything you need is right here.

“Breathe.

Relax. Smile.

There’s nowhere else to go.

No one else to be.

Everything Happy New Year.

Schneider, M.Ed., J.D., you need is LPCKimberly is the author of Everything You Is Right Here: Five Steps to right here.” Need Manifesting Magic and Miracles

and the AudioBook Terrible Beauty: Poems and Reflections for Precarious Times. An Adjunct Lecturer of Communication at Washington University in St. Louis, Kimberly is a regular contributor to the Great Day St. Louis television show.

Request Kimberly’s free Conscious Manifestation eCourse at www.KimberlySchneider.com and you will also receive a sample chapter of her book!

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If Your Thyroid Is Not Working Properly, Neither Are You January Is Thyroid Awareness Month

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raditional medical guidelines for diagnosing and treating Dr. Peterson hypothyroidism is very ‘old school’ and inaccurate. Millions of patients suffer from hypothyroidism signs and symptoms and are not getting the care they need. Thyroid testing is difficult for practitioners to interpret and the tests are often inadequate and do not provide a strict diagnosis. Some symptoms of hypothyroidism are: Fatigue. Dry, cold, and rough skin.

Sensitivity to cold. Difficulty losing weight.

Slow hair growth or excessive hair loss.

Decreased perspiration.

Chronic constipation. Muscle weakness.

Hormone related symptoms. Depression.

Dr. Peterson and Dr. Hecker, with Wellness Alternatives, are trained in Functional Endocrinology and specialize in thyroid and autoimmune diseases. When evaluating thyroid tests, Functional Physicians utilizes a TSH range between 1.8-3.0. If your TSH is not in this range, there is high probability that your thyroid gland is not working properly. TSH diagnoses only one simple type of hypothyroidism. There are six additional patterns of thyroid metabolism disease. Two examples are: the thyroid hormones binding to elevated estrogens and thyroid

hormone resistance due to inflammation.

Second, it is extremely important to measure the active thyroid hormones in the blood.

Free T3 and T4, as well as T3 uptake provide this information.

For example, it is fairly comDr. Hecker mon to find the Free T4 and Free T3 hormone levels below normal when TSH is in its normal range. These patients have classic hypothyroid symptoms and are frequently misdiagnosed. This is hypothyroidism; just ask these patients how they feel.

Third, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s, a thyroid disease resulting from autoimmune conditions. All suspected thyroid patients should have TPO, TAA (antithyroglobulin antibodies) and a Vitamin D level checked to complete the exam.

In summary, initial lab testing should consist of TSH, Free T3 and T4, T3 uptake, TPO, TAA, and a Vitamin D level. According to Dr. Peterson, “If any of these tests are abnormal, patterns of thyroid hormone dysregulation, inflammation, associated adrenal and pituitary function, and root causes of autoimmune disease must be examined to promote a healthy thyroid and the utilization of thyroid hormones.”

January is Thyroid Awareness Month. If your thyroid isn’t working properly, neither are you.

Contact Wellness Alternatives if you suspect you have an undiagnosed thyroid condition or unmanaged thyroid symptoms. 636-227-4949.

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Guide To A Great Cup Of COffee ChAUViN COFFEE Until the mid 1920’s, Saint Louis was the largest coffee roasting city in the world, with over 75 major coffee roasting plants.Chauvin Coffee is in its fourth generation as a family owned coffee roaster, continuing the coffee roasting tradition, catering exclusively to the specialty coffee and espresso beverage markets. We strive to offer the finest coffees available from around the world.

Chauvin Coffee continues a tradition of coffee roasting in Saint Louis, Missouri. Served at coffeehouses, restaurants and specialty grocers throughout the Saint Louis area. www.chauvincoffee.com.

FREddiE’S mARKEt Freddie’s Market is a full-service grocery store that offers a large selection of local coffees, products, meats, cheeses, and seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Freddie’s Market supports local coffee roasters and farmers. Some of the locally roasted coffees offered are Stringbean Coffee, Chauvin Coffee, LaCosecha Coffee, and Goshen Coffee. The staff at Freddie’s Market provides superior service and goes out of their way to assist customers in finding what they need. Be sure to stop in Freddie’s Market, located at 9052 Big Bend Road at Rock Hill in Webster Groves, MO 63119 to support local and find freshly roasted coffee choices. You can also visit their web site at www.freddiesmarket.com or give them a call at 314-968-1914 to learn more.

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PARK AVENUE COFFEE Park Avenue Coffee has been serving the St. Louis area high quality coffee and baked goods for over Six years.

Specializing in St. Louis' "official dessert" Gooey Butter Cake and now with over 73 flavors. The original location in Historic Lafayette Square opened in 2006. The newest location is in Downtown St. Louis on 10th Street at Washington Avenue. Park Avenue Coffee has been named Best Coffee Shop and Best Gooey Butter Cake for 6 years in a row. The Gooey Butter Cake was featured on Food Network and Won "Best Gooey Butter Cake".

Park Avenue Coffee also ships their Gooey Butter Cakes World-Wide.

Park Avenue Coffee : 1919 Park Avenue, Lafayette Square, MO 63104, 314.621.4020 • 417 N. 10th Street, St. Louis, MO 63101, 314.231.5282. www.ParkAvenueCoffee.com.

StRiNgbEAN COFFEE COmPANy Peter Cohen's St. Louis-based Stringbean Coffee Company passionately, meticulously roasts the finest beans from around the world in small batches while advocating for the environment and building community.

Stringbean Coffee is available at City Music, Freddie’s Market, Greene’s Country Store, Holland Café and Meats, Kakao Chocolate (Maplewood), Kenrick’s Meats, Ladue Market, Local Harvest, Mannino’s Market, Maude’s Market, Parker’s Table, Windcrest Dairy Farm Store, Winslow’s Home, World’s Fair Emporium at The Porch.

Stringbean Coffee Co., www.stringbeans.net www.facebook.com/stringbeancoffeeco@StringbeanPete

KUVA COFFEE COmPANy Established in 2003, Kuva Coffee Co. is a St. Louis, MO based importer, roaster, wholesaler and retailer of specialty coffees. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the finest and freshest Arabica coffee beans available on the world market. Our coffees are carefully chosen and hand roasted in small batches. We proudly feature Missouri Botanical Garden Conservation Coffee, direct relationship, Fair Trade Certified, Swiss Water Process decaffeinated, Estate & Single Origin coffees in an on-going committment to social, environmental and economic sustainability.Contact: Tim Drescher, 314-918-7030, 5231C Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110.

Please visit www.kuvacoffee.com and www.facebook.com/kuvacoffee.

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ORgANO gOld COFFEE Organo Gold Coffee is a health & wellness company. Our coffee comes in different flavors: Latte, Mocha, Black, Jamaica Blue Mountain, King Coffee and much more. Many people love the taste and flavor of our coffee. Why don't you try it today! Change your coffee. Change your life. For more information contact Pauline Ingram at 314-324-7652 or ingramp@organogold.com.

Organo Gold Coffee and Tea products are made from a Chinese mushroom called “Ganoderma”. This unique coffee has many health benefits and tastes amazing.

For more information contact Pauline Ingram at 314-324-7652 or email: ingrampauline@yahoo.com To order visit ingramp.organogold.com

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Chauvin Coffee Roasters Since 1930

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hauvin Coffee continues a tradition of coffee roasting in Saint Louis, Missouri. Until the mid 1920’s, Saint Louis was the largest coffee roasting city in the world, with over 75 major coffee roasting plants.

In the 1800’s coffee was brought up the Mississippi River by steamboats from New Orleans. Brokers and roasters would purchase the coffee right off the boats and levee. Saint Louis got its reputation as the “Gateway to the West” by supplying the westward expansion of the United States with staples such as coffee, sugar, salt, and hard goods.

Chauvin Coffee is in its fourth generation as a family coffee roaster and continues the coffee roasting tradition. We do not rest, but we use our knowledge and experience to constantly keep evolving and improving our coffees and techniques.

Chauvin Coffee caters exclusively to the specialty coffee and espresso beverage markets. We strive to offer the finest coffees available from around the world. Our years of experience allow us to source our coffees from only the best and most reliable suppliers.

With a growing public awareness for specialty coffee and our commitment to quality coffee, we opened one of the first retail stores for specialty coffee in this area, in 1973. More

recently, we have concentrated on wholesale coffee roasting. We do not try to be everything to everybody, but feel it is more important to concentrate on what we do best. With the experience gained in operating our retail store, we are able to assist our customers with training and merchandising.

We have been a member of the Specialty Coffee Association of America for many years and more recently the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe. Being an active member helps keep us abreast of all the latest trends and ideas in the Global industry, allowing us to pass them on to our customers.

For more information on Chauvin Coffee please visit www.chauvincoffee.com. Available at cafes, restaurants and grocers throughout the St. Louis area.

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Education & Enrichment

Tai Chi Ch’uan For Health & Fitness

by Paul MacFarlane and Bill Grivna

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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 closelyguarded 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 the web site at www.taichistlouis.org Beginner classes start Sunday, February 3, 2013, at the Monday Club in Webster Groves. (See our ad on this page for complimentary classes.)

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Resolve to Meditate in The New Year

by Shirley Stoll

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oes your list of resolutions for the New Year include one or more of the following: reduce stress and anxiety or lead a healthier lifestyle? If so, consider adding one more resolution to your list. Learn to meditate in 2013 and help make these resolutions a reality in your life!

Meditation has many benefits! Doctors are increasingly citing stress as a major contributing factor to many . illnesses. Research has shown meditation is beneficial for a wide range of health problems. Other benefits include better sleep, reduced blood pressure

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and improved relationships. As stress is greatly eliminated through meditation, our minds and bodies begin to function with maximum effectiveness, creating health, vitality and happiness! Resolve to meditate in 2013!

Shirley Stoll is certified by Dr. Deepak Chopra to teach Primordial Sound Meditation. Contact Shirley Stoll to schedule a class for groups or individual instruction.

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ReSOlve TO MedITATe IN The New YeAR Primordial Sound Meditation A Program developed By deepak Chopra, M.d.

Dr. Deepak Chopra, best selling author and leader in the holistic health field, has revived Primordial Sound Meditation. This ancient form of meditation uses mantras, or Primordial Sounds, which are selected for each individual.

This simple mantra technique, which is practiced twice daily, allows our awareness to go beyond the activity of our mind to the stillness of our spirit.

This process allows our bodies to gain the deep rest necessary to release stress and fatigue. The result can be improved health, more satisfying relationships, increased creativity, and renewed enthusiasm for life.

Primordial Sound Meditation can be learned by people of any age, culture, and educational background.

It is recommended for anyone who wishes to enjoy greater peace, freedom and fulfillment.

About the Instructor, Shirley Stoll, B.S., M.A. - Shirley has been involved with meditation since 1995 and is certified by Dr. Deepak Chopra as a Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor and affiliated with the Chopra Center in Carlsbad, California. As a former teacher, she combines her love for teaching with her commitment to meditation.

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How MucH VitaMin D SHoulD i take?

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HERB LADY Cathy Schram Q: I am totally confused about how much vitamin D to take. Isn’t too much bad for you?

A: Great question. The RDA for vitamin D is 400 IU’s/day. However, recent studies by the Institute of Medicine have determined that those values are low. The new recommendations are 600 – 4,000 IU’s/day for healthy people, and 5,000 – 10,000 IU’s/day for those individuals who may be low in vitamin D. Your lifestyle will play a role in your D intake as well. For example, if you are in the sun 20 minutes or more per day, you are getting natural vitamin D. Keep in mind, if you are wearing sunscreen, it will prevent your skin from absorbing the vitamin D. You also want to make sure that you are taking D3. This is the form that is more bioavailable. We need vitamin D to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus and to promote bone mineralization. But it is important to note that vitamin D is very instrumental for supporting immune, cellular and urinary tract health, as well as controlling our moods and hormone systems. There have been numerous studies done on vitamin D showing that it is helpful for many other problems, including asthma and cancer. Since almost 70 percent of Americans are low in this vitamin, you may want to try some. It is a fat

soluble vitamin, but you will be perfectly safe in taking a dosage of 1,000 – 2,000 IU’s/day.

Q: I have painful, stiff joints and was told that glucosamine would help. I can’t take that because I have a shellfish allergy. Is there an alternative?

A: MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a great choice to fortify collagen and connective tissues to maintain healthy joints. It helps to reduce inflammation and increase circulation.

MSM is an organic sulfur which is found in our bodies. It is essential for our body’s growth and repair mechanisms. In addition to healthy joints, MSM also promotes soft, smooth skin, lustrous hair and stronger nails.

You could try a number of anti-inflammatories, such as tumeric, boswelia or even fish oil.

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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Taking A Fresh Look At Nutrition: The First Step In Preventing & Reversing Disease

by Dr. Varsha Rathod, M.D.

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ymptoms of most chronic diseases, and often the disease itself, can be ameliorated with a few basic lifestyle changes.

These are: sound nutrition, exercise, air and sunlight, stress management techniques and fostering love and relationships in your life. The purpose of this article is to discuss the contribution that good nutrition plays and to offer a simple approach to daily eating.

Americans spend over 50 billion in diet fads, which help them loose weight while they remain on them. It has not however substantially decreased nor eliminated our propensity to chronic illness. Many studies have shown that a low calorie diet rich in green leafy cruciferous vegetables (Kale, Collards, Bok Choy, watercress, arugula, mustard greens, turnip greens and chard) have immense healing properties that fight chronic inflammation, cancer and autoimmunity.

So here’s the scoop: The best nutrition for human health is a whole food, plant based diet that minimizes oil consumption. A whole food is any food that is close to its original form as opposed to man modified (processed). All vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains, nuts and seeds, etc. are whole foods.

Foodstuffs that have been: chemically altered, genetically modified, or have preservatives with unrecognizable and un-pronounceable names are examples of foods that have been processed. Plant based foods do not come from animal sources. For

those whose genetic individuality supports a little animal protein- wild fish, and free range non-confined animal products are recommended when eaten with a spectrum of vegetable colors, especially a variety of greens.

There are many references on this subject including recipe books. I recommend reading: “The China Study” by Colin Campbell, PhD; “Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease” by Caldwell Esselstyn, MD; “Eat More Weigh Less” or “Program for reversing Heart disease “by Dean Ornish, MD. The best way to start this program is to gradually wean animal products and immediately start filling your plate with the spectrum of colors provided by vegetables and fruits in their fresh or frozen forms.

You could start one day of the week with no animal products or just pick one meal every day which is totally balanced with vegetables and fruits, even if it is breakfast!

Remember to introduce at least 3 plant - based colors at every meal. This does not have to be an ordeal if you learn how to do this with guidance. I have discovered that I often eat to satisfy an emotion or craving rather than to nourish the body.

Dr. Varsha Rathod is a board certified Rheumatologist and Internist at Preventive Medicine in the Westport Plaza Area of St. Louis, MO. The practice has focused on a combination of traditional and holistic medicine since 1967.

For more articles and information about integrative solutions please visit www.preventivemedicinestl.com or call Preventive Medicine at 314-9975403.

Remember to introduce at least 3 plant-based colors at every meal.

VISUALIZE YOUR PAIN, DISEASE OR INJURY with help from

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Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) is offered at convenient locations in St. Louis and adjacent regional areas.

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You are invited to attend one of our free monthly health seminars.

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Cardiac Testing And Treatment At Forefront Of Kincaid Wellness & Anti-Aging Program

by Dr. Rosa Kincaid, M.D.

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have been a vegetarian since 1973. I started because I truly believe that animal flesh would not benefit me physically or spiritually. There is no struggle in it for me and I have learned, over the years, to not be too pushy in suggesting that my patients go meatfree, forget about going RAW. Therefore it was no big deal when my friendly “medical-gadget” salesman agreed to do some free cardiac scanning on my muscular, BMI of 20, body habitus.

This equipment is used by major medical centers to measure central (aortic) blood pressure and tell you your biological age by measuring how hard your arteries are; in essence, the biological age of your heart and blood vessels. “This’” I said myself, “will show them all what veggies and working out regularly, can do for you.”

I was baffled by the results!! My scores were disappointing to say the least and worse than some of my meat-eating patients. I followed this up with further studies including: ultrasound of my carotid arteries (large neck blood vessel) and genetic testing. So what did the doctor learn: 1. That plaque in my carotids could have been caused by eating too many refined carbohydrates (50 percent of people who have heart attacks have normal cholesterol).

2. Could be caused by a gene that I found out that I have that does not respond to diet or

exercise (thank you Grandma Rosa).

3. Stress plays a bigger role in heart health than most of us realize!

Having these tests: carotid ultrasound, central blood pressure and genetic testing, have changed my life. I was able to detect disease in a person who is totally asymptomatic, and whose standard laboratory tests have all been normal. It’s like seeing the “underside” of the iceberg, before you can see the tip.

There are many people like me who have no medical problems.

There are some whose first sign of heart disease is a fatal heart attack.

Cardiac testing and treatment is now at the forefront of the Kincaid Wellness & Anti-Aging program. Advanced cardiac testing and scanning is now available at my office. Cardio-Vascular Disease is the biggest killer of Americans today.

Discovering you have it before it presents itself as chest pain or hypertension, gives you the opportunity to get rid of it, (yes, it is reversible).

It reminds me that just thinking that you don’t have it, won’t make it go away.

Remember that game you used to play as a child? By covering your eyes to avoid seeing something or someone, it was like it wasn’t really there? This doesn’t work where your heart health is concerned.

For more information contact Dr. Kincaid at Kincaid Medical Associates, 314-531-0008 or online at www.drrosakincaid.com.

Just thinking that you don’t have it, won’t make it go away.

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Healthy “Life” Resources with

Chaplain Paul

Renew Your Commitment To Spiritual Wellness, Spiritual Assessment and Spiritual Care

How would you define these terms; “Spiritual Wellness”, “Spirituality”, “Spiritual Assessment”, Spiritual Care”? Ones answer depends completely on their perspective and definition of the divine. I remember attending a workshop led

by Dr Wayne Dyer. He began by asking a profound question. “Which are you?” He asked; “A human being that is trying to be spiritual or a spiritual being having a human experience?” When you think about it, these represent two very different postures of identity and life.

Spiritual knowledge is often left out or treated minimally in the holistic model of patient care. As a Chaplain of many years, to me that exclusion is absolutely inexcusable! Medical care has its origin deep in the model that we are indeed spiritual beings! I have seen first hand the power and significance of providing spiritual care to all people of all faith traditions. A major problem is the lack of knowledge and understanding of those providing medical care as to what spiritual care really is.

Dr Yu of Prevention and Healing says: “By contrast, most forms of holistic health and healing, on the other hand, begin with the fundamental assumption that we are spiritual beings temporarily inhabiting physical bodies during our time here on the physical plane. If this truth is to

be honored, spiritual laws and energetic principles must be taken into account when we consider issues of health and illness.”

I work with this definition of “Spirituality”. Spirituality is the individual, subjective experience of and from which a person derives Purpose, Meaning and Hope. (Miller and Thoresesn 2003) People often confuse spirituality and religion as the same. Religion is one aspect of human spirituality.

So, what is “Spiritual Wellness”? Simply stated, it is the synergistic balance of body, mind and spirit working together in harmony to rid the being of anything that is toxic to the physical body, the mental body, the spiritual body and the consciousness and ultimate purpose and meaning of ones life. Being whole!

Spiritual care is the ultimate “Empathic Connection” with the person. It is being there to see how the patient sees. To feel what the patient feels. To help them find strength and discipline within their beliefs and life experiences. It’s helping them to find and maintain their purpose, meaning and hope while facing major health issues. My work as a consultant with patients is to assist them in a thorough assessment of their Spirituality. With 35 plus years of experience, I have developed a process that is enabling patients to implement a “Spiritual Wellness Plan of Care” to join with their medical plan of care. If you are interested in learning more about this process please feel free to contact me: Chaplain Paul R. Johnson, M.Div. Director for Medical Spiritual Wellness Prevention and Healing Office 314 432 7802 Cell 314 440 1527 E-mail pjoh420@aol.com

Get “Pulsed” For Optimal Health And Well Being

PULSED MAGNETIC CELLULAR EXERCISE With the MG-PRO We want to welcome you to the world of PEMF: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field. PEMF is widely used in Europe and other parts of Russia and Asia, where it has been a standard therapy. While this is a new technology in North America, it is really an innovative, emerging technology with extensive research and useage behind it.

The MG-PRO is a generator that produces a DC (direct current) pulsed electromagnetic field of varying strengths delivered via insulated cables.

No current of any kind comes into contact with the body. The magnetic field energy produced at the cable passes freely through living tissue for the purpose of cellular exercise to promote and support a sense of well being.

HELPING you achieve VIBRANT HEALTH through

HOLISTIC MEDICINE

New Priorities At Kincaid Medical include: • Advanced Cardiac Genetic Testing • Carotid Artery Scanning • Biological Cardiac Age Testing

Studies of PEMF include astounding results with:

Dr. Kincaid will be doing a Raw Food Preparation Class and Lecture about Cardiac Health at PuraVegan Cafe and Yoga Jan.27, 2-4pm. 314-932-5144.

Wellness & Anti-Aging Center 3016 Locust, Suite 104, St. Louis, MO 63103

314-531-0008

www.drrosakincaid.com

Dr. Rosa Kincaid, M.D.

Anxiety Disorders Athletic Performance AutoImmune Back Pain Bone/Osteo Burns Cancer Depression Epilepsy

Fibromyalgia Hormones Injury Recovery Intelligence Melatonin Migraine Multiple Sclerosis Neural Regeneration Neurological

Osteo Arthritis Osteoporosis PAIN Parkinson’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Sleep Stroke Vascular Vision

For more information please contact:

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Eagle Days Limited Due To Lack Of Funding

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n January 2013, Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge – a collaborative program between the Missouri Department of Conservation, Trailnet and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources – will be limited to three weekdays to provide 1,200 underserved fifth grade students with high quality, experiential outdoor educational programming.

The public weekend Eagle Days program will not occur in 2013 due to decreases in event funding from external sponsors and donors.

The Chain of Rocks Bridge is an optimal environment from which to observe eagles soaring, diving, feeding, and nesting. The public is encouraged to enter from either the Missouri or the Illinois side of the bridge and enjoy the views during daylight hours from this historic bicycle and pedestrian

crossing of the Mississippi River.

The public can also discover nature at planned Eagle Days programs across the region or by eagleviewing on their own. Eagle Days events include live captive-eagle programs, exhibits, activities, videos, and guides with spotting scopes. A list of eagle watching events and opportunities across the bi-state region can be found here: http://www.mdc.mo.gov/events/eagledays or http://www.greatriverroad.com/eagles/eagleevents. htm .

Eagle Days 2013 Educational Program Days are presented by the Missouri Department of Conservation, Trailnet, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and are sponsored by America’s Central Port, Metro East Park and Recreation District, Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation, and Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery.

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January Is For The BIrds!

Bird Feeders & Bird Feed Bird Houses • Locally Made soaps • Locally-roasted Coffee • Mushroom Logs • Pet items • Locally-raised Beef, Chicken & Pork Packages

Greene’s Country Store & Feed 8621 Hwy N, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367

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MDC Seeks Recycled Christmas Trees For Fish Habitat

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hristmas trees can have a second life after the holidays by providing home for fish.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is accepting used natural Christmas trees to create fish habitat in Lake 35 on the August A. Busch Conservation Area in St. Charles, and in Creve Coeur Lake in St. Louis County.

So how does recycling a used Christmas tree give fish something to celebrate? Turns out, a bunch of them can create the aquatic equivalent of an underwater condominium.

“A lot of lakes we work with are manmade and there’s not much fish cover in them, so we have to figure out how to put fish habitat in those lakes,” said Kevin Meneau, MDC Fisheries Management Biologist. “Christmas trees are one of the best ways to do that in winter.”

According to Meneau, the trees provide woody

cover that makes excellent habitat for invertebrates.

These are an ideal food source for smaller fish, which draws them in like a magnet. This in turn brings in bigger fish and creates a situation that gives a boost to the lake’s entire food chain.

Meneau said it’s best to drop off the entire tree, without cutting it up or removing any branches.

Tree donors are asked to remove all decorations, including lights, garland and ornaments before drop off.

Recycled Christmas trees are requested at Lake 35 on the August A. Busch Conservation Area in St. Charles. The entrance to the conservation area is on Route D, two miles west of Highway 94. Signs on the area will guide visitors to the drop off point.

St. Louis County residents can bring their trees to Creve Coeur Park Lake, 13725 Marine Drive, where signs will lead them to the drop off point near the Sailboat Cove Boat Ramp.

Christmas trees can be donated at these lakes between now and January 13, 2013.

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Beekeeping Classes Offered At Maritz, February 9, Sure To Be Abuzz With Activity

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o you keep bees?

Have you ever wanted to learn how to keep bees?

The Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Association will offer courses for both beginners and experienced beekeepers on Saturday, February 9, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Maritz in Fenton, Missouri.

Prominent scientists Jamie Ellis, Jerry Hayes, Heather Mattila, and Juliana Rangel will be among the instructors leading the workshop. The courses will focus on beekeeping as a craft, and the biology of the honey bee as a super-organism.

The Beginners Beekeeping course is intended for persons with no prior beekeeping experience. The class will cover all aspects of basic beekeeping to prepare students to start beekeeping in 2013.

The Experienced Beekeepers’ course will be tailored towards intermediate and expert level beekeepers, and will place special emphasis on biology, queen rearing, swarming, and colony behavior.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Registration packets will include course materials, an authoritative reference book, beekeeping periodicals, and equipment catalogs.

Online registration began December 14, 2012 at www.easternmobeekeepers.com. Tuition cost is $75 per person before January 20th and $90 per person for

those registering on or after January 20th. Registration closes February 2nd unless filled sooner. Space is limited, and will be filled on a first-come, firstserved basis There will be a waiting list, if needed. More information is available by emailing info@easternmobeekeepers.com, or as listed on the EMBA website.

EMBA also sponsors cooperative purchasing of complete beginners’ equipment kits, nucleus colonies, and queens for delivery in March and April, and field workshops at the Club’s teaching apiary throughout the season.

Equipment suppliers from Walter T. Kelley Company and Dadant & Sons as well as others, will have merchandise for sale.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the joys of beekeeping with master trainers and talk to the experts! Sign up for the classes today!

Registration is available online at www.easternmobeekeepers.com. or email info@easternmobeekeepers.com for more information.

More information is available by calling 314894-8737 or as listed on the EMBA website www.eastern-mobeekeepers.com.

Make Make Honey in Honey in 2013!

2013!

Learn Learn Beekeeping Beekeeping Workshops for beginners Workshops for and beekeepers Beginners and Beekeepers February 9, 2013 February At Maritz 9, 2013 At Maritz EasternMoBeekeepers.com EasternMoBeekeepers.com or call 314-894-8737

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Happy New Year

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guess the Mayans had the wrong date for the end-of-the-world so…..time for a new calendar.

There’s really something special about calendars.

I’m talking about real calendars: the paper kind that have a different picture for every month. I’ve seen some truly awful calendar art as well as some calendars that showcase wonderful masterpieces. Calendars have long offered a bit of visual interest to many a blank wall.

When you turn the page on one of those calendars, you see a new picture that makes the next 30 days or so seem different than the ones just past. It’s a physical change that allows us to see the passage of time. A new calendar page offers a fresh start, a renewal. Humans crave renewal---have you noticed that? We continually

NEW EXHIBITS

Through February 3 SPEakING lINES Abstract paintings by Timothey E. Wagner; drawing by Galina Todorova; reception, 6-8 p.m.; January 11; Northwest Coffee Roasting Company, 8401 Maryland (Maryland & Crandon); for info, call 314-791-6466.

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ARTful Living St. Louis Area Fine Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor strive to change, to make a difference. We cut our hair, we paint our walls, we go new places. And we somehow feel that a change must be dramatic, with a definite start. “Today’s the day…..” Electronic calendars on phones and computers just aren’t the same.

When I was a kid, I was on a bowling team. Every Friday after school, I struggled to keep a heavy bowling ball out of the gutter, to improve my team’s chances of being handed a trophy by baseball great Stan Musial. I bowled at Red Bird lanes and the annual highlight was a trophy presentation by the Hall of Famer. As a matter of fact, with lots of practice, I got pretty good at bowling, thanks to the advice of the older kids on my team (Haven’t bowled in years, but I still have the picture of Stan the Man handing me that trophy). Here’s the point: whenever someone was bowling poorly, my more experienced teammates would draw a line on that frame, to indicate the end of a bad bowling

ARTful Happenings Multiple national speakers; St. Louis Art Museum; $50; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit ww.slam.org.

January 12 ROUNDTaBlE DISCUSSION WITH aRTIST JUaN WIllIaM CHavEZ 1 p.m.; free; Laumeier Sculpture Park Museum Indoor Gallery; 12580 Rott Road; for info, call 314-615-5277 or visit www.laumeier.org.

Through February 1 WaTERCOlOR II: PIGMENT & PaPER Juried works from around the world; Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main in St. Charles; for info, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.

January 11-March 9 WHERE WE CaN REaD THE WIND Mixed media by ten artists with disabilities; opening reception, 5:30-7:30p.m.; Gallery of Regional Arts Com., 6128 Delmar; 314-563-5811; www.stlrac.org.

January 14 NOTES FROM HOllYWOOD Benefit for St. Louis Chamber Music of music by Hollywood film composers, headlined by guest pianist and narrator Leonard Slatkin; 7 p.m.; Sheldon Concert Hall; Washington; for ticket info, call 314-9416309 or visit www.chambermusicstl.org.

January 11-March 24 kEN BOTNICk: TYPOGRaPHIES Crafts as a Pathway Towards Humaninty; Opening reception, 6-8 p.m.; Craft Alliance; 6640 Delmar; 314-725-1177 or www.craftalliance.org.

January 16 PEak QUaRTET CONCERT Music for oboe and strings, 7 p.m.; $5; Thompson Recital Hall, 8282 Big Bend.

January 18-February 12 CHRISTINa SaX-FRaNCE: PHOTOGRaPHS JUSTIN BaIlEY: SCUlPTURE Opening reception, 6-10 p.m.; Third Degree East Gallery, 5200 Delmar; 314-367-4527 or visit www.stlglass.com.

January 19-June 16 EDWaRD CURTIS: vISIONS OF NaTIvE aMERICa Gallery 321, St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-7210072 or visit www.slam.org.

January 24-February 5 alUMNI SHOWCaSE II Opening reception, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Meramec Contemporary Art Gallery, 11333 Big Bend; for info, call 314-984-7632 or visit www.stlcc.edu.

January 24-March 23 PEREGRINE HONIG: NEW WORk Gallery 210 on UMSL campus; 314-516-5851.

January 25-February 23 laURa BEaRD: PaINTING & WORkS ON PaPER Large scale abstract painting by Texas-based artist; opening reception, 6-8p.m.; Cecille R. Hunt Gallery, 8342 Big Bend.

January 25-February 22 aNNUal PHOTOGRaPHY FaCUlTY EXHIBITION Opening reception, 5-7 p.m.; May Photography Gallery, 8300 Big Bend, 2nd floor; for info, call 314-246-7673, or visit www.webster.edu/maygallery.

streak, to offer a fresh start. They were convinced it worked. Obviously, it was simply “little kid” voodoo.

As I think back on it now, I realize that it was just the feeling that one could start over that made the bowler improve (sometimes). That line offered a break from the past and the opportunity to renew oneself.

That’s what New Year’s Resolutions are about: a line to mark the start, the turning of a calendar page, the occasion to see a different picture. There’s no reason why we can’t make February Resolutions, or July Resolutions, or even Right-This-Minute Resolutions.

Nope, we insist it be done in January, when the year is fresh, when the air is fresh, when even the house looks refreshed after taking down holiday decorations.

2013 promises some new aRTful changes for St. Louis’ major institutions. We eagerly await the nearly completed new expansion, designed by Sir David Chipperfield, at the Saint louis art Museum. The

January 17 CaNvaSES & COCkTaIlS Fun girls-night-out to create take-home artwork; art experience not necessary; 6-8 p.m.; $35 includes materials; Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main in St. Charles; 636255-0270 or www.foundryartcentre.org.

Slavka, by Galine Todorova (on exhibit at Northwest CoffeeRoasting Co, through February 3, 2013.

FUN THINGS TO DO January – May PNC aRTS alIvE FaMIlY SaTURDaYS 9:30-11;30 a.m.; Craft Alliance Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 N. Grand, 314-534-7528 ext. 302, www.craftalliance.org.

January 17 SOUND WavES WITH BaNNING EYRE Senior editor of Afropop Worldwide radio program and online magazine combines discussion with live and recorded music; 6-9 p.m.; free; Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts 3716 Washington; for info, call 314-754-1850 or visit www.pulitzerarts.org.

January 5-6 FaMIlY THEaTRE SERIES: IN THE lOOP COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue; for ticket info, call 314-7256555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

January 18 THIRD DEGREE OPEN HOUSE 6-10 p.m.; demonstrations and more; music at 8 p.m. by Salt of the Earth; Thrid Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar; for info, call 314-367-4527 or visit www.stlglass.com.

January 6, 13, 19, 25 FaMIlY SUNDaYS: GET SURREal Free family activities; 1-4 p.m.; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

January 18-19 JaMES & THE GIaNT PEaCH Family theatre; COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue; for ticket info, call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

January 10-12 SYMPOSIUM: FEDERICO BaROCCI, RENaISSaNCE MaSTER

January 18-20 OPERa STUDIO PERFORMaNCE 7 p.m. (4 p.m. on 1/20); $3; Nerinx Hall Heagney Theater.

January, 2013 downtown Central library just completed renewal of its magnificent architecture. If you haven’t yet seen it, get to the library and experience the joining of a beautiful, historic interior with modern technology. The Pulitzer Foundation for the arts has a new director, kristina van Dyke. The St. louis Symphony recently announced three new board members, Thriess Britton, Dr. John a. Pieper, David Steward.

So, as this new year starts, as you post a new calendar on the wall, think of how this year might offer renewal. Will you discover an artist deep within yourself by painting or drawing or singing or dancing? Give the arts a try! aRTful living is intentional living.

Make 2013 a year of intentionally-ARTful living by seeking out new experiences, new tastes, new sounds and new sights. Get out of the rut! View an exhibition of artwork that you’ve never seen before; listen to a type of music that you normally don’t; simply add a new color to your wardrobe---whatever you do, make it aRTful. Open up to aRTful experience and then, pay attention to how it renews you, over and over, month after month, all year long. Make the resolution to use the ARTful Happenings calendar (both in print here and an expanded version online) to find where you’ll get that renewed feeling throughout the metro area.

There’s a lot to look forward to, now that we know the Mayans were wrong.

January 19-20, 26-27 CIRCUS HaRMONY: CaPRICCIO Debut at City Museum; 701 N. 15th Street; Saturdays at 2 & 7; Sundays at 2 p.m.; for ticket info, call 314-436-7676 or visit http://circusharmony.brownpapertickets.com.

January 25-February 22 DRaWING IN THE GallERIES Fridays (5 sessions), 6-8 p.m. under guidance of instructor; $50; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-655-5298 or visit www.slam.org.

January 25 a NEW vIEW: MUSIC TO CElEBRaTE THE aFRICaN GallERIES 7 p.m.; free, but advance tickets required; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

January 25-26 MOUlIN ROUGE – THE BallET Captivating love story comes alive through ballet; presented by Dance St. Louis; Touhill Center for Performing Arts on UMSL campus; for ticket info, call 314-516-4949 or visit www.touhill.org.

January 26 DUO vIRTUOSI: BOJIDaRa kOUZMaNOva Presented by St. Louis Guitar Society; 8 p.m.; Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton; for ticket info, call 314-567-5566 or visit www.guitarstlouis.net.

January 26 FaMIlY THEaTRE SERIES: THE MaRk OF ZORO COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue; for ticket info, call 314-7256555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

January 27 YOUNG aRTIST RECITal Outstanding vocalists under 30 perform Bach arias and personal favorites; 3 p.m.; 2nd Presbyterian Church; for info, 314-652-BACH or visit www.bachsociety.org.

January 28 JaZZ aT WEBSTER: TWO TIMES TRUE 7 p.m.; $5; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood Ave. January 29 STRING FaCUlTY RECITal 7 p.m; $5; Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave. January 31-February 21 aRT-INSPIRED THURSDaYS Art enthusiasts (21 & over), combine sketching and guided tours of the Kemper, subsequent weeks are at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue; for info, call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

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FRESH FARE Ffresh RESH fare EATiNg For rENEWAl

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

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t’s a brand new year, and what better time to think about renewing your body and soul than now. The New Year brings with it promises of new beginnings. One important step on the path to renewal is having a fresh start to your diet. Getting back to the basics and avoiding highly-processed foods are essential to eating a clean, nutrient-rich diet that will help you feel your best. There are many “fad” diets out there that guarantee you’ll feel renewed and refreshed, but most of these diets are more hype than help. Listed below are tried and true tips for success.

Eat a Variety of Whole Foods Whole foods, which are whole, minimally processed forms of foods—particularly fruits and vegetables—are full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals that are good for our bodies. Whole pieces of produce still contain the skin, which is where most of the nutrients (including the all-powerful fiber) are located. Additionally, whole foods are more often free of unwanted preservatives and other unhealthy added ingredients, such as salt, fat, and sugar. Try to grow your own produce or shop at a local farmers’ market. You’ll get a variety of fresh, organic ingredients and feel more connected with the people in your community.

Drink Plenty of Water When it comes to beverages, water reins king in regards to your health. Unlike many beverages that are consumed in the United States, water has no calories, fat, sodium, or sugar. Another added bonus if you drink tap water (which is safe): it’s free! Water is needed to keep our bodies hydrated and aids in digestion and absorption of nutrients. Try to limit or avoid completely your intake of caffeine. People who give up caffeine often say they feel better both mentally and physically.

Avoid Drastic “Cleanses” Other fad diets that have been enjoying their time in the limelight due to their popu-

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larity among celebrities are cleanses. These diets promise to rid your body of toxins, cause a rapid loss of weight, and leave you feeling an overall sense of wellbeing.

However, none of these claims are backed by sound, scientific research, and more importantly, many of them can be downright dangerous. Cleanses can cause extreme fatigue (due to their dangerously low calorie levels), dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal issues, and headaches. Also, any weight loss you experience is likely temporary and due to fluid loss or muscle wasting, not actual fat loss. As soon as you start eating a normal diet again, the weight will return.

Your body does an excellent job of ridding itself of unwanted materials through two very effective organs, which are your kidneys and your liver.

Avoid overly-Processed Foods Become accustomed to checking food labels and trying to choose those with fewer ingredients. The longer the list of ingredients, the more processed the food is. A general rule of thumb: if you can’t pronounce the ingredient or have no clue what it is, don’t eat it.

For more information on Operation Food Search and our nutrition programs, visit www.operationfoodsearch.org.

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Gluten-Free and Beyond

by Julie Evans-Vitale

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ave you transformed your pantry and refrigerator into a gluten-free zone? If so, you are not alone. Many are now following this way of eating including those who are suffering from Celiac Disease, others who just feel a little better without gluten in their diet, and some who just like to follow the latest dietary trend. Whatever the case, you are now on your way to a healthier lifestyle…or are you?

Following a gluten-free diet can be very beneficial to your health. I believe that gluten is the culprit in many symptoms ranging from mild aches to severe GI stress and malnutrition. However, you must be keen as to the differences in gluten-free foods. Just because a food is labeled glutenfree does not make it healthy!

Many of the products that are labeled gluten-free are loaded with unhealthy and/or harmful ingredients. Are you eating gluten-free breads, pastas, chips, cookies, crackers, and cakes? If you are, you could be wreaking havoc on your body. It’s very important to understand what foods are gluten-free and healthy options versus foods that have been chemically enhanced or heavily sweetened to replace gluten.

If you are following a gluten-free diet and still are not feeling better, I have some ideas as to why this is happening: The foods you are eating are gluten-free, but filled with other harmful substances such

as refined sugars, high fructose corn syrup, and hydrogenated oils. These are frequently used as ingredients in commercially prepared gluten-free foods.

What works very well for someone else may not be best for you. We all have different body chemistries, nutritional needs, stress levels, and schedules. You need to work with a professional and find out the best nutrition plan for YOU. You may have allergies to more than just gluten. It is possible you have an allergy or food sensitivity to all grains, including those without gluten. I understand this well because I fall into this category!

Of course, eating gluten-free makes sense for anyone who has been diagnosed with Celiac Disease or with a significant sensitivity to gluten. It can also be part of your healthy lifestyle as long as you understand what makes a glutenfree food healthy. Take the time to identify your specific needs and determine if glutenfree is right for you or if you should be following another nutritional program.

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This New Year’s Resolution: less Stress and More energy

The ART oF RelATINg with Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW, Therapist & Relationship Coach

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Is there something that you have always been good at or interested in, but convinced yourself that you could never make a go of it? Think hard on the answers to these questions. Try to design your life to give you the best possible balance between those things that are most important to you. If you work to achieve this type of balance in life you will feel more centered, less chaotic and much more satisfied. This is not something that comes instantly, but rather with risk, practice and persistence.

It takes a lot of courage to design a life that works best for you. However, the payoff is enormous in the level of security it provides. There are people who have achieved that realization that “things will work out” if you just do your part. Those who have realized that truth did not come to that conclusion over night.

Pushing through the fears and taking the necessary steps to get where they wanted to go achieved that realization. It is the fear of letting go of one thing before having another that keeps people from achieving the life design they desire. You will develop the faith that “things will work out” by taking scary steps and then realizing that you are still okay. Everyone feels fear.

But, those who can push through it are the ones who become orchestrates of their life. If you feel trapped and are just going through the motions, then take the time to decide what is really important to you and how you want your life to be. Concentrate on this type of self-improvement in the New Year. If you do then selfimprovement in the more typically thought of areas will come with much greater ease and those New Year’s resolutions will actually come to be realized.

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Therefore, it is vital to concentrate self-improvement efforts in this area in the beginning.

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Understanding the Effects of B Vitamin Deficiency and Supplementing with B Vitamins

by Jon P. Frieda

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he B vitamin complex comprises a number of vitamins that exist as a family. The B vitamin family consists of: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin).

In today’s world many individuals suffer from a vitamin B deficiency for several reasons. The first of which is stress. Be it emotional, physical or spiritual, stress burns through the essential B vitamins in your body, taxing your nervous system and making it have to work harder. Over time, chronic stress can lead to premature aging, adrenal fatigue, cardiovascular disease, dimentia, stroke, and more.

Having just experienced the holiday season, many of us are feeling stressed and fatigued, and yet we keep going, sometimes to the point of exhaustion. The more stressed you become, the faster your body will burn through these B vitamins, and the less adequately you will be able to cope with the stress.

Typically, B vitamin deficiency manifests in symptoms of increased irritability and agitation, brain fog, low energy, and muscle fatigue.

In addition to stress, approximately 62% of the American diet is made up of processed foods, which are also a major reason for vitamin B deficiency and the proliferation of stress, as they are not real foods and so they tax the body in unnatural ways. Another major factor, in concert with processed foods, is that the average person consumes around 140 pounds of refined sugar a year, which robs the body of its B vitamin stores, and further stresses the body by causing inflamation, suppressing the immune system and increasing the risk of developing cancer. Would you be interested to know that supplementing with a B complex vitamin is an easy and effective way to combat stress and have more energy? If so read on as we highlight and explain the benefits of each B vitamin, as well as natural sources for B vitamins and how to identify deficiencies before serious health debilitating conditions develop.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): The body is unable to store thiamine in large amounts, therefore regular intake is important. Thiamine helps in carbohydrate metabolism and to produce energy, which the body’s cells can use.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Essential to normal tissue respiration and to the generation of energy metabolism from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Riboflavin is also necessary for normal development and repair of the immune system and of body tissues like skin, hair, nails, and connective tissue.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Absorbed in the small intestine and excreted in the urine. Not stored, so needed in frequent small doses. The human body uses niacin in more than fifty biological chemical reactions. Niacin is instrumental in the release of energy from carbohydrates, which fuels all body cells and systems. Niacin is necessary for proper central nervous system (brain) function. Also, it is involved in fat and cholesterol metabolism and the manufacture of many body compounds including sex and adrenal hormones. Helps to regulate blood sugar, and has antioxidant and detoxification reactions.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Known as the “antistress” vitamin, pantothenic acid plays an important role in adrenal function and cellular metabolism. Pantothenic acid is converted into a substance called coenzyme A. Coenzyme A is

essential to the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins for energy. It is required for the synthesis of fatty acids, cholesterol, steroids, bile, phospholipids, red blood cells, hormones, and neurotransmitters. Vitamin B5, as coenzyme A, supports the adrenal glands in the making of cortisone and other adrenal hormones that counteract the stress response and enhance metabolism. Also, extremely important, coenzyme A is needed to convert choline, a nutrient, into acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter involved with neuromuscular reactions. Vitamin B5 is also necessary for proper functioning of the immune system.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): Our bodies use three forms of Vitamin B6: pyridoxine (PN), pyridoxal (PL), and pyridoxamine (PM). Most of the time you will hear vitamin B6 referred to as pyridoxine.

Vitamin B6 performs several functions in our body, including breaking down carbohydrates for energy production, and forming hemoglobin.

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid): Folic acid functions with vitamin B12 in many genetic, metabolic, and nervous system processes.

Folic acid helps protect against heart disease, birth defects, osteoporosis, and certain cancers. Folic acid plays a role in the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and helps regulate mood, appetite and sleep.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Vitamin B12 is an essential coenzyme for the normal function of all cells, affecting DNA synthesis, cell growth and replication. Vitamin B12 is important in the metabolism of amino acids (protein) and carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. B12 also plays in role with Vitamin B6 and Folic Acid in lowering homocystine levels, thus helping to prevent heart disease.

As we can see, the whole family of B Vitamins is essential to the neurological (nervous system), hematological (blood and cardiovascular), metabolic (energy production from protein, carbohydrate and good fat), and cell repair/replication functions of the body.

Not only does stress deplete B Vitamins, they are also water soluble and generally move through the body within six hours except for B12 which can be stored to a small extent in the liver.

Therefore, supplementing with B complex three times a day is best.

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B Vitamins are synergistic and interdependent upon one another for good biological and physical function. The food we eat is often industrially farmed and processed and nutritionally deficient.

It is difficult to determine how much B vitamins we are getting per serving, and if those amounts are sufficient to maintain a healthy body.

Furthermore, as we age our bodies become less efficient at absorbing nutrients from our intestinal tract, and so daily nutritional supplementation of B Vitamins is recommended to maintain good health.

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Cultivating A Better Food System In 2013

by Danielle Nierenberg and Ellen Gustafson, Food Tank: The Food Think Tank (www.FoodTank.org)

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s we start 2013, many people will be thinking about plans and promises to improve their diet and health. But we think a broader collection of farmers, policy-makers, and eaters need new, bigger resolutions for fixing the food system - real changes with long-term impacts in fields, boardrooms, and on plates all over the world. These are resolutions that the world can’t afford to break with nearly one billion still hungry and more than one billion suffering from the effects of being overweight and obese. We have the tools—let’s use them in 2013!

Growing in Cities: Food production doesn’t only happen in fields or factories. Nearly one billion people worldwide produce food in cities. In Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, farmers are growing seeds of indigenous vegetables and selling them to rural farmers. At Bell Book & Candle restaurant in New York, customers are served rosemary, cherry tomatoes, romaine, and other produce grown from the restaurant’s aeroponic rooftop garden.

Creating Better Access: People’s Grocery in Oakland and Fresh Moves in Chicago bring mobile grocery stores to food deserts giving lowincome consumers opportunities to make healthy food choices. Instead of chips and soda, they provide customers with affordable organic produce, not typically available in their communities.

Eaters Demanding Healthier Food: Food writer Michael Pollan advises not to eat anything that your grandparents wouldn’t recognize. Try eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole foods without preservatives and other additives.

Cooking More: Home economics classes have declined in schools in the United Kingdom and the U.S. and young people lack basic cooking skills. Top Chefs Jamie Oliver, Alice Waters, and Bill Telepan are working with schools to teach kids how to cook healthy, nutritious foods.

Creating Conviviality: According to the Hartman Group, nearly half of all adults in the U.S. eat meals alone. Sharing a meal with family and friends can foster community and conversation. Recent studies suggest that children who eat meals with their families are typically happier and more stable than those who do not.

Focus on Vegetables: Nearly two billion people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies worldwide, leading to poor development. The World Vegetable Center, however, is helping farmers grow high-value, nutrient rich vegetables in Africa and Asia, improving health and increasing incomes.

Preventing Waste: Roughly one-third of all food is wasted—in fields, during transport, in storage, and in homes. But there are easy, inexpensive ways to prevent waste. Initiatives like Love Food, Hate Waste offer consumers tips about portion control and recipes for leftovers, while farmers in Bolivia are using solar-powered driers to preserve foods.

Engaging Youth: Making farming both intellectually and economically stimulating will help make the food system an attractive career option for youth. Across sub-Saharan Africa, cell phones and the internet are connecting farmers to information about weather and markets; in the U.S., Food Corps is teaching students how to grow and cook food, preparing them for a lifetime of healthy eating.

Protecting Workers: Farm and food workers across the world are fighting for better pay and

working conditions. In Zimbabwe, the General Agricultural and Plantation Workers Union of Zimbabwe (GAPWUZ), protects laborers from abuse. In the U.S., the Coalition of Immokalee Workers successfully persuaded some large food retailers to pay the premium of a penny-per-pound to Florida tomato pickers.

Acknowledging the Importance of Farmers: Farmers aren’t just farmers, they’re business-women and men, stewards of the land, and educators, sharing knowledge in their communities. Slow Food International works with farmers all over the world, helping recognize their importance to preserve biodiversity and culture.

Recognizing the Role of Governments: Nations must implement policies that give everyone access to safe, affordable, healthy food. In Ghana and Brazil, government action, including national school feeding programs and increased support for sustainable agricultural production, greatly reduced the number of hungry people.

Changing the Metrics: Governments, NGOs, and funders have focused on increasing production and improving yields, rather than improving nutrition and protecting the environment.

Changing the metrics, and focusing more on quality, will improve public and environmental health, and livelihoods.

Fixing the Broken Food System: Agriculture can be the solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges—including unemployment, obesity, and climate change.

These innovations simply need more research, more investment, and ultimately more funding.

Danielle Nierenberg and Ellen Gustafson are the co-founders of Food Tank: The Food Think Tank (www.FoodTank.org). Danielle is based in Chicago, IL and Ellen is based in San Diego, CA.

EarthWorms Castings

by Jean Ponzi

Green renew for the new year

(and then some)

19 It’s a cosmic bit amazing that you are even reading this.

According to the Mayans we should all be smoke.

Did you know those ancient savants predicted An Earth-Era End in 12-12? No joke!

But Earth has a way of doing all her stuff in Cycles, In a goes-around, comes-around style we can trust And therefore (phew!) we get another round of options To keep this precious planet-home of ours from going Bust.

So as we launch another annual go-round (Of Mayan ilk or normal sort) This Planetary paper asked my sage Green advice: “Green Jean,” they said, “we need some action items.

Some timely Green How-Tos. Please report!”

Well, I can tell you where the Green-Renew’s most needed.

I’ll make it simple and concise.

From the zillion lists of Go-Green Tips, On the ocean-tide of Green You-Shoulds, One key to Green heart-and-habit flips Is to take some good walks in some real green woods.

Or take a good ole’ low-tech Meramec float trip, On a weekday or in winter when the river’s not a party zoo.

Breathe with your j-strokes . . . gaze around . . .

And tune to nature’s voices from your quiet canoe.

Or simply go out into your own backyard Or your front yard, or on the side Wherever there’s some dirt.

Dig some holes, plant some plants, Water ‘em and watch ‘em grow!

Let your kids go out and mess around and garden too.

It’s good for their health and they won’t get hurt!

There IS much needed in the realm of Green Renewal From a species (ours) with a history of divide From the natural world – from all our natural relations – To reduce our impacts, to see truly Green-eyed.

Yet the heart of my charge for living Greener in the New Year Is to learn (again) to LOVE this lovely Earth we ALL live on – So lighten up!

GO PLAY OUTSIDE! Jean Ponzi on the radio expounds on Green stuff twice a week now: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. on “Earthworms” on FM-88 KDHX and Sundays, 1-2 p.m. in “Growing Green St. Louis” on the Big 550-AM KTRS.

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Greed-topia Grows in the dark

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f a foreign government poisoned our food or water, we would consider it an act of hostility. However, if a foreign corporation did it, how would we respond? Currently we have laws governing food safety and water quality, but what if those laws were deemed ‘impediments’ to global profit-making? What if American standards or laws could be challenged by foreign corporations in private tribunals staffed by corporate lawyers? what a Greed-topia that would be!

And while I wish I was making this up, brilliant ideas like these are leaking out of secret negotiations of the Trans Pacific Trade Partnership (TPP) which is a multi-national ‘free trade’ agreement that currently involves Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States, and Vietnam. Japan, Thailand and South Korea may be next to join.

This agreement promises to affect everything you care about: starting with democracy and sovereignty, reaching to your food and water, digging into your land and property, and even into your medicine cabinet and internet connections. No potential profit center seems untouched. The TPP will affect jobs, wages, agriculture, migration, the environment, access to medicine, consumer safety, banking regulations, indigenous rights, Internet protocols, government procurement and more.

Do you want your school district to “buy American?” Do you want genetically modified foods labeled? Do you want pesticides strictly regulated? Do you want questionable financial products (think: toxic assets) regulated? Do you want your local, state, and federal government’s laws and regulations to stand? If you do, then it’s time to start demanding that the TPP come out into the sunshine so the people of this nation can hold our President accountable for provisions that are fair to trade but not a free pass for undermining our well being.

The parties just wrapped up the 15th round of negotiations in New Zealand December 11.

So far the TPP contains 29 chapters – none of which have seen the light of day because they are being drafted in secret. It’s so secret even members of Congress are being kept in the dark. Except for 600 corporate representatives who are being enlisted to draft the document, the American public (and the world) has been denied information on the breadth and depth of the largest trade agreement since NAFTA. Remember NAFTA? That North American Free Trade Agreement helped gut our manufac-

turing base and export millions of jobs overseas where corporations could make bigger profits paying lower wages and taking advantage of weaker environmental and safety standards. Corporate boosters and the trade negotiators are trying to tie a big fat “jobs” bow on TPP too. Keep your grain of salt at hand.

Rumors are that the TPP goes even farther than some of our other trade agreements administered through the World Trade Organization (WTO). The TPP gives individual corporations, not their national government, the right to sue local, state and federal jurisdictions -- effectively treating corporations like mini-nations, though they answer only to shareholders. Where does that road lead? There is one jobs sector that would prosper under the TPP: lawyers will have plenty of work suing governments and communities.

Global trade is indeed complex. Missouri is a global player too in agricultural products, minerals, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.

However, agreements that impact the integrity of our nation’s laws must not be crafted in secret. Agreements must be fair to the people across the globe who live and die on the land, not distant shareholders. Corporations should not usurp the rights of nations- nor should unelected, unaccountable corporations be allowed to behave as mini-states.

You’ll find it fascinating to read the comments (and they are limited) submitted on the TPP on the government website http://www.regulations.gov. Ok, maybe you won’t unless you are a policy nerd. However, if you do, enter these docket numbers to see what the corn sweeteners, the poultry producers, Friends of the Earth, and others have said: Initiating Agreement Docket No. USTR-20120015; Hearing on Mexico Docket No. USTR2012-0014. Environmental Impact Request: Docket No. USTR–2010–0010. When you find these, look for the hard-to-see “Open Docket Folder” button on the right.

St. Louis activists are coalescing on this issue. Like us on Facebook or sign up for ealerts to keep updated on actions. For a condensed lesson on the TPP and actions you can take, visit the Citizens Trade Campaign at http://www.citizenstrade.org/ctc/.

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eLiminATe Five to improve your Life: The Top Five Toxins Found in Every Home

By Gail Griswold-Elwyn, President, Rethink Renovations

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he EPA has ranked indoor air pollution among the top five environmental dangers, stating that allergies, asthma, lung cancer, and heart problems have all been linked to poor air quality. Below are the top 5 toxins most commonly found in your home—and how you can make healthier choices.

Formaldehyde, the same chemical used to embalm the deceased, can be found in trace elements in almost every room of your home. At the most benign level, formaldehyde can cause eye, nose, throat, and skin irritation; at its most malignant it can cause infertility, and lymphoma. Look for all-natural beauty products and cosmetics and make sure compressed wood fibers are not using a formaldehyde-based chemical as a binding agent. Better yet, choose all-natural, reclaimed wood.

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) can be found in water bottles, nylon backpacks, vinyl tiles, and almost anything “water proof” (including baby changing mats and mattress covers). The byproducts and off-gasses of PVC have the ability to mimic or block hormones in the body. In addition, they have been linked to serious respiratory problems, immune suppression, and cancer. Look for PVC-free plastics and, when shopping for water-proof items, choose those with coatings made from polyurethane or polyester.

Chlorine is in almost all cleaning products, but is found in large concentrations in bleach. Inhalation of chlorine can irritate the respiratory system; prolonged exposure can lead to lung disease and asthma.

Purchase chlorine-free cleaning products, especially chlorine-free bleach to reduce your family’s exposure to this toxin.

Phthalates are the chemicals you inhale each time you spray or plug in that air freshener. Consistent exposure to phthalates can increase your risk of experiencing endocrine, reproductive, and developmental problems. As a healthier alternative, put boxes of baking soda in cabinets to absorb odors and use all-natural scented oils and all-natural potpourri around your home.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases by a wide array of products including paints and paint strippers, carpets, furnishings, office equipment, adhesives, and permanent markers, and are very harmful. Look for VOC-free products (especially paint and finishes), or consider using organic clay paint which has the added benefit of acting as an absorbent for off-gases.

The average person spends about 90% of his/her time indoors. Unfortunately, the quality of indoor air can be two to five times (and even up to 100 times) more polluted than the air we breathe outside. Yes, this information is scary, but it is also empowering.

Now that you know what to look for, you are better prepared to purchase healthier alternatives.

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GrowinG Green AwArds: Honoring People + organizations Transforming The Built environment technologies and thinking forward to the needs of tomorrow. operational excellence: representing leadership in operating the buildings and landscapes in our communiominations are now open for the 2013 ty with environmental sensitivity, resource efficiency, Growing Green Awards! U.S. Green and longevity.

Building Council – Missouri Gateway restoration: exemplify leadership in preservation, Chapter is excited to host our 5th Annual restoration and redevelopment of our built environment.

Growing Green awards to celebrate and recognize peoNominations are due elecple, organizations, institutions tronically by 5 pm on January and companies that are trans25, 2013. Winners will be forming our built environment and our community into a Nominations Through January 25 announced at the Awards celebration and dinner on Thursday, healthier, more environmentalMarch 28, 2013, which will feature Emily Pilloton as ly friendly and prosperous place to live, work and learn. the keynote speaker. Emily is an industrial designer, We are so proud to recognize local leaders, entrearchitect, writer, and builder. A designer on paper and preneurs, educators, and designers that advocate for high school teacher in practice, Emily works at the high performance buildings, implement sustainably prointersection of design and public education, she believes gressive communities, and demonstrate green as good that the processes and products of design can improve business. Past nominees and winners share a passion for life, empower communities, and transform public edumaking the region more sustainable – one building at a cation. time. The award categories span a wide range of efforts Emily is the founder of Project H Design, which and are designed to be inclusive of all individuals, focuses on curricula, environments, and experiences for groups and organizations that are committed to green K-12 educational institutions in the US. She has conbuildings and green communities, which includes new tributed to magazines such as GOOD, FastCompany, and existing buildings, landscapes, objects and systems.

ReadyMade, Interior Design, ID Magazine and 2013 Growing Green Award categories are: Innovative Home. And her work has been reported and Community Champion: demonstrating leadership showcased on The Colbert Report, and in The New York in giving back to our community through commitment Times, Metropolis Magazine, Dwell Magazine, and of time, energy and passion to the built environment.

GOOD Magazine. education: exemplifying leadership in education Do you know of an individual or organization that pertaining to the built environment. Education occurs deserves to be recognized for their role in transforming in many facets: the classroom; the workplace; in local the built environment? Then please consider submitting government; at home; and lots of places in between. a nomination for the 2013 Growing Green Awards! To emerging Leader: recent arrivals to the sustainlearn more or to download the 2013 nomination packability movement making great strides in advancing age, please visit: www.usgbc-mogateway.org/greensustainable practices as they relate to our built environawards/. ment. These individuals or organizations are likely to be If you would like more information, please E-mail our green leaders of tomorrow.

GrowingGreenAwards@gmail.com or call USGBCinnovation: exemplifying leadership in transformMissouri Gateway staff at (314) 577-0854. ing the built environment through the pioneering of new

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Native WitcH Hazel iN WiNter

by Cindy Gilberg

Linda Wiggen Kraft • Green & Growing Editor

a circle Of renewal

by Linda Wiggen Kraft

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he cycle of renewal and growth is the pulse that sustains life on earth. It is the inward and outward expression of life. We experience it with each breath, breathing in and breathing out, with the rest and activity of night and day. The seasons also cycle through the resting time of winter, to spring awakening of growth, to the feast of fall harvest and again to the renewal of winter.

Renewal comes from the inward time, when the breath goes inside, when the quiet of night and the silence of winters reaches into the depths. The quiet of winter is the time of a garden’s renewal. The tree branches are naked, reaching upward like roots to the sky. They call to the heavens to shine down crystal clear forces that will gather underground, waiting to bring forth life in the spring.

A garden in winter is as important as a garden in full growth and bloom. Each season brings its beauty and essence to our lives. The resting and renewal time is needed to complete the cycle of a garden’s year. A winter garden now calls to us to find our rest, our own inner time, so that our life is complete.

We have cleared the garden of the things it no longer needs, but have left the essentials. Perhaps those are seeds on flower or grass stems, or berries on shrubs or trees. There is a beauty of simplicity in the winter garden, and a calling to sit in quiet. To connect with the essence of renewal that our gardens are now sharing and we ourselves can find within.

Listen to the garden’s call, a reminder to listen, to turn inward and find the inner quiet that guides in this

pause before spring. Receive and share the quiet by gazing out at the gardens, or by putting on a warm coat and sitting outside surrounded by silhouettes of branches and stems. This inward listening is a time to gather wisdom and strength, just as the garden is gathering the same.

Here is a meditation that can be done while gazing out a window looking at the winter garden, or sitting in the garden on a chair, bench or on the ground.

• Sit comfortably, breathing in and out comfortably and deeply.

• close your eyes for a few minutes and feel your heart.

• let feelings of gratitude and love flow from your heart to the garden.

• Open your eyes to gaze at the garden.

• look with your eyes and feel with your heart.

• Spend a few minutes looking with love and giving thanks.

• ask that the energy of renewal that is coming to and from the garden fill your heart, body and soul.

• Sit for a few moments or minutes feeling this exchange, feeling gratitude for all your garden gives.

• take a few deep breaths to end this quiet, listening time.

If it feels right, take a few minutes to journal about the experience. Repeat throughout the winter for something that will renew both garden and gardener.

Linda Wiggen Kraft is a landscape designer, mandala artist, photographer and meditation teacher. Her work can be seen on her website and blog: www.CreativityForTheSoul.com.

leaves that resemble our native hazelnut. The origin of its strange name is n warm winter days in in the Anglo-Saxon word “wych” late January-February, (bendable, supple or pliant) and the a sweet honey-like and Middle English word “wicke” (lively). almost spicy scent Early British settlers noted that Native drifts on gentle breezes in some Americans used its forked and gardens and woodlands. True crooked branches as divining rods to spring is still a couple of months find underground water, similar to the away, yet follow the scent and find European practice of using hazel an enchanting small tree in full branches. The branch would bend bloom—the Ozark witch hazel. when it passed over a source of water.

Even more surprising is that, Also called dowsing, this practice despite the wintery time of year, remained a popular method for wellsmall native bees, moths and flies diggers into the 1900’s. Some Native Witch Hazel venture out on these occasional American tribes valued the wood for photo by Scott Woodbury warm days to forage, and thus pollimaking bows. The seeds produced by nate, witch hazel flowers. Because of the cold tempera- witch hazel are inside a hard capsule and are shiny, ture, Ozark witch hazel remains cloaked in its yellow, black and edible with a flavor reminiscent of pistachio. fringe-like flowers for many weeks, a plus for both Both species of witch hazel were important medicinal insects and for the aesthetic value it adds to the winter plants for many Native American tribes. Highly astringarden scene. gent due to tannins, it was used to curb bleeding, treat There are two native witch hazels in our region. inflammation, and as a skin treatment for insect bites, Mentioned above, Ozark witch hazel (Hamamelis ver- burns, cuts, and bruises. Witch hazel is still used today nalis) has horizontal branches at maturity with fragrant as a popular ingredient in many skin lotions, soaps and winter flowers. In its native range, it grows along creek in hemorrhoid cream. As with any medicinal plant, be banks and low, wooded areas. Common witch hazel sure to identify the plant properly, the part of the plant (Hamamelis virginiana) has a more upright habit and that is used, the proper preparation and the correct blooms in October and November. It also attracts amount to be used in treatment. Or just buy it already insects, active on warm days searching for a bit of prepared! pollen and nectar before winter. This species is more Witch hazel plants are readily available at most garwidespread, with a native range from Nova Scotia to den centers and nurseries. While there are also Asian Florida and west to Missouri. Ozark witchazel grows in species as well as hybrids and cultivars, the native wet to average garden soil and while common witchazel species is just as showy and desirable in our landscapes. will tolerate very dry locations. Both adapt well to either Plant them where you will be sure to appreciate them shady or sunny sites. Growing to a height of about 12- during the winter months.

20 feet, they are excellent options for adding color in the wintery months as well as offering habitat value for This column is written in collaboration with Shaw insects and for birds that come to nest in their branches. Nature Reserve (Missouri Botanical Garden) in partWitch hazel can be used to visually fill the vertical mid- nership with the Missouri Department of Conservation. dle of the landscape—the space between the perennials Visit the Whitmire Wildflower Garden (at Shaw Nature at the ground level and the tall trees. A diversity of plant Reserve), a 5-acre display garden, for ideas on native types (perennials, shrubs, small and large trees) creates plant landscaping. Native plant conservation and the not only a more interesting scene, but also provides the promotion of native plants in our landscapes is vital to best habitat for birds and other wildlife. restoring the rich biodiversity of our region.

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duh vinci Code for Tasmanian devils: Cracking the Cancer Code

By Simon Yu, MD

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n case you didn’t know, about 70 percent of the wild Tasmanian devil population has disappeared from Tasmania Island due to a facial tumor. This has occurred just since 1996 when it was first recognized.

Tasmanian devils are a carnivorous marsupial from Australia. If the current rate of decline continues, devils could become extinct in 30 years. Why is this information important to anyone, besides those who watch the Tasmanian devil cartoon character from Warner Brothers Looney Tunes?

A group of scientists feel they have discovered the identity of a contagious cancer that kills Tasmanian devils. The aggressive, non-viral, transmissible cancer of the Tasmanian devils’ facial tumor disease stems from cells that normally insulate nerve fibers, known as Schwann cells. Genetic analysis indicates a single Tasmanian devil with cancerous Schwann cells has passed the cancer to other Tasmanian devils. (Science, Jan 2010) Scientists initially suspected that a virus might have caused the tumors, but the study confirms that the cancer cells themselves are transmitted Tasmanian devil to Tasmanian devil based on chromosomal analysis.

I am not aware of our current medical literature that discusses contagious, infectious cancer cells transmitting and spreading from human to human. Watson and Crick’s 1953 landmark scientific paper described DNA and the double helix. Ever since, during the last 50 years, medical science has been searching for the hidden genetic code for the cause of cancer.

The Human Genome Project began in 1990 at the NIH (National Institute of Health). It was initially headed by James Watson with a great expectation that the mapping of the human genes is an important step in the development of medicine and other aspects of health care, especially for curing cancer.

The original Human Genome Project was designed and hyped as cracking the secret of life, like the popular book, Da Vinci Code. The truth is there have been no major breakthrough cures for cancer from sequencing the DNA. However, a breakthrough realization has emerged from the new science of epigenetics which explains that the environment regulates genetic expression.

For the Tasmanian devil study in Science magazine, it was like a Duh Vinci moment for cracking the Cancer Code. It was simply an infectious, contagious cancer cell spreading animal to animal. The conclusion of the entire “contagious cancer cell” theory is based on a sketchy observation that the chromosomal analysis proves that the tumor cell could not have descended from the animal’s own cells.

Infectious cancer cell? Do cancer cells have the characteristic of infectious microbes? In the late 19th century and early 20th century, many medical professionals thought infectious diseases caused cancer. They were debating which infectious microbes caused what kind of cancer.

We know certain viruses and parasites have been associated with cancer. As an example, the Epstein-Barr virus has been associated with nasopharyngeal carcinoma and Burkitt’s lymphoma. Hepatitis B and C viruses have been associated with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Schistosoma fluke and Clonorchis liver fluke (flukes are forms of parasites) have been associated with squamous carcinoma of the bladder and cholangiocarcinoma of the liver.

In my clinical experience, parasite medications have been the most effective and quickest means to balance the meridians, when given with other herbal and homeopathic remedies, for so many chronically ill patients.

Using appropriately prescribed parasite medications to balance the meridians often causes a successful response to so many medically unexplained symptoms (MUS), including cancer. (See my articles, “Do You Have MUS?” and others on parasites.)

November 20, 2009, I saw Joel V., a 58 year old man with non-small cell carcinoma of unknown primary origin. He had a massive swelling of his left thigh and leg, characteristic of the tropical parasite disease called elephantiasis. He didn’t respond to chemotherapy and was sent home under hospice care. Acupuncture meridian assessment indicated 23 out of 40 major meridians were out of balance. The large intestine and gallbladder meridians were extremely out of balance. I started him on an intensive body cleansing program including parasite medications, ivermectin and levamisole. Joel was so sick, I wasn’t sure he could take the medications or would ever come back to see me again.

January 4, 2010, I saw Joel. He stated that the day after Christmas he noticed a sudden improvement in his leg swelling and began to feel better. He lost over 20 pounds of fluid. The pain disappeared and his energy was coming back. I had to remind him that he has a long way to go to fully recover from his cancer. How can he respond so fast to the parasite medications? I’m not treating the cancer but only balancing the meridians and the response has been hard to believe.

I’ve written many articles regarding parasites and cancer. For those of you who have read my articles on these topics, do you think there is a connection between the Tasmanian devil’s facial cancers, parasites, and possibly human cancers like Joel’s?

The St. Louis Post Dispatch published an article that said Washington University Medical School received 13 million dollars from the Gates Foundation. The study, led

by Gary Weil, MD, is to lead toward eradicating the two major tropical diseases, elephantiasis and river blindness.

It is interesting to note that he is trying to use different combinations of parasite medications at higher doses and a more frequent dosing schedule, than is recommended, to a mass population. In my clinical practice, I have found this to be very effective.

In 2000, I had a firsthand experience with anti-parasite medications when I was activated by the US Army Reserve to Bolivia for a medical mission. Our US Army

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medical group was dispensing parasite medications, pyrental pamoate and mebendazole to a large population of indigenous Andes Indians. (Note: readers may remember this story from one of my previous articles, “Bolivia Connection”.)

I’m excited to see that the Gates Foundation is trying to eradicate common major parasites in tropical countries like New Guinea and Africa. However I hope the Foundation is not over looking people suffering in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky and the rest of the US, especially Washington DC. Is it possible that the Tasmanian devil’s cancer cell might be a carrier of an unrecognized infectious microbe or parasite? A fascinating note is that scientists have been shocked to find high levels of potentially carcinogenic flame retardant chemicals in Tasmanian devils. The Tasmanian devils are telling us if we cannot control

infectious “cancer cell” microbes and environmental toxins, we may have the same fate as the Tasmanian devils.

I think Science magazine’s Duh Vinci report is not ready to crack the Code for cancer.

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Pooch Power: The Healing of Four Paws related impulse control, observation, and then action on behalf of these kids with my canine assistants. Whereas, with depressed and anxious boys, the focal sk any pet owner, young or old, about their dog point is teaching these boys how to selfsoothe by having them pet, scratch, and and a large smile will come across their face, groom my 4 legged friends while noting the effects on their (i.e. kids’/teens’) emotheir mood will brighten, and they tional state. will offer to show you various photos of their dear ones on their smart How all of this happens is not as simDude ple nor as straightforward as it sounds. First, phone. Those of us who live with dogs a comprehensive evaluation is essential to and other mammals know and have accurately assessing problems. Second, effective always known that their presence enriches our treatment requires knowing when, where, and lives in a multitude of ways. Therefore, it is no surprise that medical and psychological research how to intervene. Third, therapy dogs and psyhas scientifically confirmed that these divine creachologists, who have spent countless hours and years training together, do their magic by providtures reduce our stress and blood pressure levels ing a non-judgmental, nurturing, and healing as well as contribute to us living longer lives. environment as well as a tailored treatment Pet or animal assisted therapy as it’s now approach for each individual child and teen. With known, takes pet ownership a powerful step further by melding trained animals with skilled menample opportunities for kids to get it right, and without fear of ridicule or rejection as is often the tal health practitioners. This approach can take case with peers who expect a certain standard of many forms depending upon the target population behavior, these kids often overcome their proband the presenting problems. For example, with lems and blossom over time.

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From Concrete To Abstract

by Barbara O’Brien, Ph.D.

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ately, my two-year-old has been singing, “8-9-10” throughout the day. Now, I know she does not yet grasp the meaning behind these numbers: that 8 is less than 9, which is less than 10 and so forth. This cute song serves as a reminder that much of how she learns involves transferring what she knows concretely into something that is abstract.

My daughter seems to have first learned the language of numbers through awareness of how we reference numbers (e.g., “please wait one minute,” “we have to leave at 4pm”). But, for her to fully understand that these abstract symbols represent quantity, she needs experience with concrete materials (e.g., blocks, count-

ing beads) to fully understand that the numbers 1-10 represent specific amounts. And, preparing children for Mathematics is what a Montessori education does well.

It first offers a concrete foundational experience, which then leads to an overall appreciation and mastery of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra.

I have enjoyed watching my two older daughters, ages 4 and 5 1/2, learn Mathematics at Chesterfield Montessori School. One favorite activity of theirs was the Sprindle Boxes. After receiving their lesson (i.e., one-on-one instruction from the teacher) they patiently and systematically place the correct number of wooden rods in a box corresponding to number labels. The most important aspect of this lesson, and all lessons, is article continues on npage 26

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~ Guide To Private Schools & Creative Education ~

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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.

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Chesterfield Montessori School

hesterfield Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education for students ages 16 months through 8th grade. Our highly-trained teachers skillfully implement Montessori at all grade levels.

Montessori, a scientifically developed approach to education uniquely tailored to meet children’s developmental needs, is a proven educational philosophy with over 100 years of continual global practice. Based on the premise that children naturally love to learn, the environment and educational materials at Chesterfield Montessori foster natural exploration, leading to high levels of intellectual, social and emotional growth. CMS’ respectful approach to education builds confidence, and engenders a life-long love and appreciation for the process of learning and collaboration.

Chesterfield Montessori provides a beautiful, spacious and calm environment conducive to learning. Carefully prepared classrooms allow children to focus, and learn the responsibility of taking care of their environment. Our beautiful five-acre campus includes a large swimming pool, tennis courts, children’s garden and ample playground space for physical education and recreation.

The culturally rich student body at CMS fosters respect for self and others.

Students learn and play with children from around the world. Exposure to varied cultural and social backgrounds provides an important sense of global perspective, and leads to an appreciation for the variety of differences that make up the human experience.

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he Fulton School at St. Albans is an independent, coeducational school for toddlers through 12th grade. Set on a beautiful 12-acre campus just west of Wildwood, our school prepares children for life by teaching them how to learn.

We are Montessori for toddler through 3rd, and Montessori-based for 4th through 12th. With a student-teacher ratio of 8-to-1, our small community instills a sense of belonging because our students are known, understood, and engaged.

Our lower school includes daily phys ed and outdoor play, as well as weekly Spanish, music, and art classes. Our upper school offers a strong collegepreparatory, liberal arts curriculum with block scheduling, electives, faculty advisors, international program, plus interscholastic soccer, basketball, tennis, golf, and track and field.

Community service, public speaking, and philanthropy are integrated at all grade levels. Our students are encouraged to think globally and embrace their individuality, while appreciating the unique gifts of others.

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ostering a love of learning in young children in a warm and encouraging environment is the goal of A Growing Place Montessori School. Our program is designed to meet the needs of young children from ages 3 to 6 years.

We are now located on Forsyth Boulevard at Big Bend in the Bethel Lutheran school building where we are convenient to Washington University, Clayton, University City, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Our classroom provides children with an opportunity to direct their own learning at their own pace. Children may choose to work independently, participate in small groups, or watch the learning activities of other children around them.

Notable features of our school include an emphasis on the natural world, appreciation for many different cultures and heritages, peace education, and earthfriendly practices. All our teachers are Montessori certified. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Our school is a member of the American Montessori Society.

Established in 1975, A Growing Place Montessori School has been successfully offering children the joy of learning through the Montessori method of education for 37 years. The sequential learning materials move the children toward new discoveries so that each child can blossom and say, “I did it myself!”

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from page 24 that they are allowed to learn at their own rhythm – they can return to this work as often as they like throughout the weeks so that the concept underlying the work becomes wholly integrated. My daughters do not come home and announce that they learned about the number “5” today – but rather, I see evidence of such learning when they set the dinner table with the appropriate number of plates for our family.

Another area that has prepared my daughters for Mathematics is Montessori’s Sensorial work, which involves Visual, Tactile, Auditory, and Stereognostic senses. The purpose of such work is for the child to gain clear information about her environment, which helps her build an organizational framework of her intelligence. Within the Visual domain, for example, my daughters enjoyed work with the Pink Tower. In their words: “They are little cubes [which range from 1 cm to 10 cm]. You get out a rug and unroll it on the floor.

You take the pink tower off the shelf [one cube at a time] and then you build the tower: Big block, medium, keep building and the littlest one goes on top [each cube is 1 cm larger that the previous one]. Then you put the tower away and roll up the rug.”

There is much more to this task than simple block play. First, there is Planning – the child must prepare for her work as she rolls out the rug and brings the

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blocks over one at a time. Second, this task requires Working Memory as she has to determine if there is another block in between the size of the one she just chose and the size of the one she just placed on the tower. Third, the child has to Inhibit the desire to merely choose the block that is closest to her. Finally, because part of the task involves dismantling the tower, putting it away, and rolling up the rug, the Pink Tower gives an additional opportunity to practice Attentional Task Switching. These cognitive processing skills correspond to Executive Functioning, which is related not only to important outcomes in mathematics, but also to overall academic performance and social functioning. While counting ability and understanding number magnitude is certainly important, these Executive Functioning skills actually enable learning to occur.

I have realized that each task in my daughters’ Montessori classroom is layered with extensive opportunities to plan, concentrate, attend, execute, and understand. Each task has much more depth than what I had expected. I know that my daughters are not merely ‘playing with blocks;’ but they are practicing and developing an intrinsic, self-motivating love of learning. They learn that their work has purpose and through that work, they discover their purpose.

Barbara O’Brien is a Developmental Psychologist and has three daughters. To learn more about Montessori education at Chesterfield Montessori School, please call 314-469-7150 or visit www.Chesterfieldmontessori.org.

January, 2013

Nature Wisdom

sharpness in this crisp darkness where all things seem clear. I am struck by the profound silence.

Every step crunches the frozen ground. Even my heartbeat sounds loud. I can hear my dog breathing, an owl’s wing beat, a tree limb cracking, the stars singing. The silence penetrates all things. In winter’s deep stillness you can perceive the whisperings of all possibilities.

I want snow.

Being born in winter, I feel the strength of my own inner fire burning most brightly when ice grips nature. I consider winter a source of wisdom and inspiration. A world of deep snow makes me feel grateful to be alive to witness this beauty and glory.

On snowy nights you can move more deeply into your soul and renew your spiritual journey. Turn off the lamps and light candles. Enter the silence of night.

Listen carefully and you may hear the voice of your wonder child who still believes there’s magic in the world.

Winter’s splendor will embrace us for a few more weeks. Will there be lingering snow this year? Here’s to hope.

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y inner snow-child cringes when the mercury creeps into the sixties in winter. I have fond memories of endless snows days, sledding down icepacked streets, tunneling into snowdrifts and sneaking off to explore the magic of the frozen forest.

Flexible Flyer sled in tow, I crunched my way on through the neighbor’s backyard to the big hill looming over the ball field. Positioning the sled just right, I would trot and hold it ready for the pounce. My heart thrilled as I plunged onto the sled. I zoomed down the slope, ice and snow diving down the front of my jacket.

The cold air robbed me of breath as I picked up speed and flew over bumps. Swooping over the hard-packed surface like a hunting falcon, a wild scream always escaped my throat.

The snow-covered winters of my childhood fueled my dreams of running sled dogs in Alaska and skiing the Alps with my St. Bernard loping at my side. And just about every Christmas was white.

I miss snow.

These memories are fresh as I go out each night for one last look at the winter-enchanted sky. There is a

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tatistics show that most new puppies, kittens and adult critters enter our homes during the period from Thanksgiving through the Christmas Holiday and New Years. Whether acquired from a breeder, or rescued from one of many rescue groups in the area, we pet owners are faced with the reality of a new pet in our homes. We should never assume that our new pets, even adult versions, are properly trained and ready to fit into our scheduled house events.

Don't expect them to know the rules of the house either!

I always remind new pet owners that puppies and kittens are like newborns, neither physically or intellectually mature. A basic premise in training is that the more often our pets are successful at whatever action we are imposing or training to, the sooner they are learning.

That implies and mandates a responsibility upon the pet owner. You need to be consistent and persistent in your training exercises. Just as we do in working with our own children as they grow and develop, we must be patient, compliant in our training methods and yet, firm in our expectations.

For either new adult rescues or young critters, crate training is a great first action. The crate is the actionable metaphor for the wild carnivore's den space. It should be tight and comfortable. If the crate is too large, the animal will sit in one space and pee or poop in the remaining area. Just use a blanket or sleeping bag to kill dead space. Again, the available space should be just enough for your pet to lay comfortably. You should schedule to ALWAYS follow the same steps. Take the pet out of the crate, and before there is a chance to play, put on your lead and walk him/her outside, verbally encouraging the critter to pee or poo, whatever terms you prefer to assign.

Do not allow outside play at this time. Until the animal learns that OUTSIDE is a place of work first and foremost, then freedom to romp and roam are prohibited.

This may only take one to two weeks with bright individuals. After a successful stool or urination episode, you can bring the pet in and play for a bit, always with controlled supervision. If there is no yard deposit, then bring the pet in and place him/her back into the crate for just a few minutes. Repeat the entire exercise again.

You will get success soon enough. If you are still confused about crate training, best to contact your veterinarian for guidance.

Another consideration in training is understanding that many rescue animals arrived in that dilemma for a reason. Often, it has to do with bad behaviors. I also warn new adoptees that most animals adopted into a new home, go through a honeymoon period, when their own fear and insecurity keeps them behaving cautiously, and with apparent good behaviors. Initially, common sense should guide you to partition your new pet's freedoms.

The last thing you want is furniture or drapery destruction. Or, if the pet turns out to be an avid chewer, you may end up at the emergency clinic, spending a ton of dollars to remove that kitchen towel you left hanging, with all those good smells and tastes saturated within it.

Social training to introduce your new pet to other animals is another critical action to impose ASAP. The best time to initiate your new pup to other critters is anywhere from 9-11 weeks when they are particularly active in accepting socialization opportunities. If you have a rescue, be sure to keep a good lead on and either join a training class or cautiously visit public spaces like pet shops or maybe your local dog park. Always keep control until you get a sense of how socialized your pet is.

Cats are a game unto themselves. I tend to find that passive socializing between cats is better. Or, sit down with your cat in one lap and your dog under someone elses control. Make it a quiet space and let them begin to socialize with your supervision.

Many dogs tend to hoard toys, or even the food bowl, as their very personal possession. This kind of territoriality can lead to aggressive behaviors, when you least expect them. The best lesson here is to always keep your guard up. Even puppies can develop aggressive ter-

ritoriality surrounding food, treats or toys. In my mind, that is a big NO NO!! Nip it in the bud.

People often ask about the type of training treat required. I feel that in most cases a good hug or petting is as rewarding as a physical food treat. In the event that you choose to use a food reward, then I always suggest simply using the very kibble food you provide as part of their regular diet. Most of the time, the action of rewarding is as important as the product used.

Another common question regards the use of pinch collars or other chokers in order to train and control your pet. Although they look barbaric, the typical pinch collar can be used very effectively in training larger and stronger dog breeds. Another great alternative is the gentle leader nylon collar that fits both around the muzzle and the neck in simultaneous fashion. Together, these site controls appear to encourage immediate response and excellent control of even the most difficult, energy driven individuals. I consider a simple choker collar as dangerous and inappropriate for most dogs.

When possible, I prefer to either use the gentle leader device, or a harness, to avoid damage to the trachea and other related anatomy of the neck region.

In summary, I applaud all new pet owners, especially those folks willing to take in a rescue critter. There are still over 6-8 million feral dogs euthanized in shelters nationwide. But, the responsibilities associated with any new pet are many. Good vet care, proper nutrition and appropriate training actions are all necessary components of proper pet care. If you invest in the critter emotionally and financially, then do it right!!!

Enjoy the New Year and Have Fun with your New Family Pets!!

Fondly, dr. doug Pernikoff Clarkson-Wilson Veterinary Hospital

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Come on kids!

Let’s make 2013 a great year for the animals!

by Suzanne K. Gassner

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o your resolutions include making the world a kinder place for all living creatures? If so, invite the kids to help. For the kids in your home, in your neighborhood or the kid in you, 2013 holds lots of possibilities when it comes to making a difference for animals.

All it takes is deciding what you want to do, making a plan and then carrying it out. OK kids…here we go! i’m a student. How can i help animals while i’m in school?

Prepare a report or speech for your class about the pet overpopulation problem or about responsible pet care.

Check out websites for animal welfare/rights groups and choose a topic that is meaningful to you. Maybe the issue of wearing fur or using animals in the entertainment or fighting industry triggers your concern. There are as many varied topics as there are animals.

If you volunteer to help younger students with reading, read a story about people helping animals and discuss what a difference we all make on a daily basis. Help them understand that any action can be a conscious decision to be kind and respectful.

Do science projects that do not harm animals. It’s best to observe wild animals in their natural habitats. They are so much more interesting.

Does your class have a woodworking shop? Make doghouses for dogs that have improper shelter or no shelter at all. Bring them to the Humane Society of Missouri and we will give them to dogs in need. (contact us for suggested building plans) How can i raise money for the animals?

There is always a need for supplies and the money you raise could be used for food, toys, beds and more for shelter animals. Be sure to let people know the money goes to help the animals.

Get a group of friends together and hold a garage or yard sale. Advertise your event, letting people know the time, place and date. (What a great way to clear some clut-

ter and recycle!)

Look for jobs you can do to raise money, such as raking leaves, washing windows, collecting cans for recycling, walking dogs or taking care of a neighbor’s pet.

Sell something that you’ve made. You could create homemade cards from recycled paper, have a lemonade stand or prepare goodies for a bake sale.

Put on a special event like a student art show, a play, a backyard carnival---and invite friends and neighbors. (This is a great place to sell those baked goods too!)

How can i spread the word about kindness to animals?

Whatever your age, you can share your message about caring for animals.

Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper (the Healthy Planet!) about an animal issue that’s important to you. In the letter, try to be brief and focus on the facts rather than your emotions.

Create a play, picture book or puppet show for younger kids that will teach kindness to animals.

Make posters about being kind to animals, adopting animals from shelters or an animal issue that you care about. Ask permission to put them up in school, in stores, small business or on community bulletin boards.

How can i help animals in my neighborhood?

To help wild animals, build bird or bat houses, or put out water and feeders for the birds. Remember that once you begin feeding birds they will become dependent on you. It is a commitment!

Organize a neighborhood cleanup to pick up trash, litter, fishing line and other things that can hurt animals.

Remember, animals go barefoot!

If you know an elderly person or someone who’s sick and has a pet, offer to help feed, walk, play with or clean up after the pet.

Be a role model. Take good care of your own pet. Walk your dog. Scoop the poop. Clean the kitty litter. Fill the bowl with fresh water. Pet your pet!

Whatever you decide to do, 2013 can be the year to put your love and concern for animals into action. You’ll feel good about all you are doing to make the world a better place---for people and animals. YOU can make a difference!

Suzanne Gassner is the Director of Education for the Humane Society of Missouri. Visit their website at www.hsmo.org. to see the amazing animals available for adoption.

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h, you are not thinking about your lawn garden this time of year?

Well this is the best time to think about weeds! A weed is simply a plant that is growing where you don’t want. Did you know that many wild plants and weeds are very useful and are even used as natural medicines in herbology? Look at the dandelion. It is one of the most common weeds in our area. I regularly use dandelion in liver support and urinary tract support formulas. It can heal the body and is powerful in health restoration.

We all have “weeds” in our lives: things that we don’t want that keep hanging around.

Sometimes they are just a nuisance however they seem to have the ability to take over and ruin something beautiful in your life. Do you have a recurring complaint that plays in your head all day? Maybe you really dislike something in your life. These are weeds in your life that you probably wish you could just pull out.

Have you been making a list of all your “weeds” and found a new resolution that will solve your issues? Many people find the New Year an ideal time to “pull their weeds.” Just like the common dandelion, explore how your weeds may be useful to you. There is often a cure hidden in your issue when you are willing to dig it up. Do you want to lose weight?

Being overweight is your “weed” you want to get rid of. Digging up the dirt on this may mean looking at tendencies of overeating, poor self-worth issues, carb cravings and hormone imbalance. Often people eat less and exercise more….. for 3 weeks and then resume old habits.

While integrating Chinese Medicine in patient care, it is vital to look at the “weeds” that you have been ignoring, suppressing or medicating. Often times, the symptoms that you don’t want are your clue to fixing your issue and restoring your health. My examination integrates your physical body, nutritional state and emotions. This is important especially for any problem that has been going on for a while. Don’t be scared to get in there and get your hands dirty! This can be daunting to do alone and I would be happy to help you.

Dr Alethea Eller specializes in integrating Chiropractic, Chinese Medicine and nutrition and homeopathy. Find out more at www.innovativehp.com or 636.207.6600.

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We focus on the quality of a women's life and it is our commitment to each and every patient.

Please call our office at (314) 292-7080 for an appointment.

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Kimberly has over thirty years of speaking experience in diverse settings. She enjoys engaging and inspiring audiences on topics including thriving in crisis, manifesting miracles, transformational communication, ethics and unconscious limiting beliefs.

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Alternative Hospice is a locally owned, community based end of life program, dedicated to being an advocate for our patients and providing them with a high standard of holistic end of life care.

We strive to empower our patients and their caregivers with the knowledge and information that they need to make informed decisions

regarding their care.

Our focus is on comfort, quality of life, and facilitating of a peaceful passing with dignity, respect and love.

Alternative Hospice is a physician directed, nurse coordinated program of care. Dr. Joseph Flaherty with St. Louis University Medical School Department of Geriatrics serves as our

Medical Director and guides our team. Our team is seasoned in conventional end of life care and several are experienced in complementary care techniques… the body, mind, and spirit in rhythm.

Our values include: integrity, accountability, respect, trust, compassion, and passion to serve.

Volunteers needed, please call 636-343-3839.

Dr. K. Shane Neifert of St. Louis Spine & Health Center offers a unique set of healing talents to his patients. He views each patient as an individual and seeks to find and correct the ‘weak links’ in their health. Based on his findings, he works to strengthen areas of weakness, which optimizes the patient’s overall health. He facilitates this healing using natural techniques ranging from chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture, ener-

gy balancing, and detoxification, to emotional freedom technique, hormone balancing, nutritional counseling, and allergy testing and treatment.

Many use these talents to maintain their body’s own healing potential. The office of St. Louis Spine & Health is equipped with the latest in technological advances in natural healing including Foot Bath Detoxification and Spinal Decompression which addresses sciatica and her-

niated, bulging, and/or slipped discs. Also offered within the office are the services of a superb, licensed massage therapist, Sharon Maust, who is qualified in multiple approaches to massage.

St. Louis Spine & Health is located at 12401 Olive Blvd. #202, which is found in the Tempo Medical Building (approx. 1 mile west of Hwy 270 on Olive Blvd). www.preventionisbest.com.

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Combining traditional training with a cutting edge holistic approach, Deborah specializes in helping people change their eating habits to achieve optimal health. As an experienced educator with a teaching degree, she excels at motivating individuals to improve the quality of their wellbeing.

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

Infrared Rays, nature’s invisible light and most

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

Negative Ions are Nature’s Energizer. Ion particles cleanse and purify the air we breathe.

Amethyst bolsters the production of the hormones

and strengthens the cleansing organs, the circulatory system and blood, the immune system and body metabolism.

Be proactive about your health and well being.

A good nights sleep on the BioMat or a mere 30 minute nap, can go a long way to ensuring a healthier, happier you.

Call The Center for Mind, Body & Spirit to schedule an appointment to try the BioMat. 314.725.6767.

St Louis Aquatic Healing Center offers state of the art, cutting edge alternative health therapies for health, healing, balancing and detoxification. Many of our therapies can only be found at St Louis Aquatic such as: The MG-PRO, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Cellular Exercise, widely used in Eastern Europe for 30 years with extensive research behind it; cleaning and

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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Cutting edge nutrition for: • Autism • Auto-Immune Disorders • Cancer • Digestive Problems • Fibromyalgia • Food Allergies & Sensitivities • Learning Disabilities

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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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HealtHy Planet HaPPenInGS January 3 Tea Brewing wiTh Traveling Tea 6-7 p.m. Join Kateri for this informative demonstration and class. Sample some delicious full leaf teas and learn how to brew the perfect cup of tea. Free to attend. Local Harvest Grocery and Café in Kirkwood, 12309 Old Big Bend Road, 63122.

January 5, 7, & 9, 2013 nOT a DrUg TheraPY Airs on KNLC Channel 24 01/05 at noon & 01/09 at 5:30 p.m.and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 01/07 at 8:00 p.m. Dr. Larry Kiel explains that medications cannot teach people how to deal with life challenges. He discusses successful approaches, including cognitive-behavior therapy, exposure therapy and perspective-taking therapy. Includes portions of “The Marketing of Madness: Are We All Insane?”

January 7.

Free Class: geT healThY nOw: Make 2013 YOUr BesT healTh Year YeT! Do you want to make wise nutritional choices? Are you confused about how to choose the right foods, and stick to a nutritional program? Let our nutritional experts help you learn how to empower yourself nutritionally. Our instructor, Esther, is a holistic health practitioner who is passionate about nutrition, having healed herself from debilitating Lupus symptoms through nutrition and complementary therapies. She has a degree in Holistic Nutrition Studies, and will help motivate you to change your life through food. Following the free class, those with further questions can purchase two one-on-one sessions for a discounted price of $90 total. Class to be held Monday, January 7th at 7pm at Community Acupuncture of St Louis, 2006 S. 39th Street, St Louis, 63110, www.acustl.com. (Office is in the Shaw neighborhood near Botanical Gardens. Space is limited so call 314772-4325 soon to reserve your spot!

January 8 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.

January 9 UsgBC-MO gaTewaY sTaTe OF The ChaPTer & sOCial Meet green building chapter members and leaders while taking a look back at 2012 and a look forward at plans for 2013. Complimentary wine and beer, live music, guest speakers, networking. 5:30-7:30pm. Alberici Headquarters, 8800 Page, 63114. Free. To register call 314-577-0225 or email usgbc-mogateway@mobot.org.

January 10 eaTing PaleO—whaT’s ThaT? 6-7pm, with Leeny Hoffmann from CrossFit: Looking to make a change in your diet? Want to learn the benefits of eating paleo? Leeny Hoffmann will outline the how to’s of starting and potential benefits to your health and fitness. Free to attend. Local Harvest Grocery and Café in Kirkwood, 12309 Old Big Bend Road, 63122.

January 10 sT. anThOnY’s CanCer Care CenTer sPOnsOrs Pink hOPe sUPPOrT grOUP FOr wOMen wiTh BreasT CanCer St. Anthony’s Medical Center’s Cancer Care Center is sponsoring a Pink Hope Group, a free evening support group meeting on the second Thursday of every month, for women who have breast cancer and their families and friends. The next meeting will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 10, in the Cancer Care Center on the campus of St. Anthony’s, 10010 Kennerly Road in south St. Louis

County. Charli Prather will speak about Mindful Eating as an approach to weight management after cancer treatment. Prather, a two-time cancer survivor, teaches Mindful Eating practices that are based on the AM I HUNGRY?® Mindful Eating model that was developed

by Michelle May, M.D. She will discuss the following points of the practice: • It’s not about the food • How to stop the eat, repent, repeat cycle • Fearless eating • Connecting your mind, body and spirit so that you can live vibrantly after cancer. An open discussion will follow the presentation. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, and ample parking is available. For more information, call 314-525-1355 or call Breast Care Navigator Lisa Salvati, R.N., at 314-525-4165.

January 12 healTh sTarTs here PassPOrT evenT aT whOle FOODs MarkeT 12noon-3pm. Free. Looking for ways to make healthy choices in your diet? Stop by Whole Foods Market and taste items throughout the store that are nutrient dense and delicious. Pick up a passport and visit each department. Once you reach your final stop, use your passport to enter to win a $50 Basic Pantry Makeover! For more information please call Whole Foods Market Town and Country, 636-527-1160 or Whole Foods Market Brentwood, 314-968-7744.

January 12 DOgs anD sUDs BeneFiT DOg wash FOr OPsPOT 10 am - 3 pm. Friendly volunteers from OpSpot (Operation Stop Pet Overpopulation Today!) will be washing and drying dogs for only $15 with 100% of the proceeds benefiting OpSpot. While their dogs are being washed and dried, guardians can sample hand-crafted brews from Square One Microbrewery and Distillery and other treats. No reservations necessary - Wash and Dry are on a first-come first served basis.

Friendly/Social Dogs only, please! $15 per dog. Four Muddy Paws - Lafayette Square, 1711 Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104. www.fourmuddypaws.com.

(314) 773 - 7297.

January 14 Free Class! learn aBOUT aCUPressUre TO helP wiTh DePressiOn, anXieTY, anD Pain.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a form of acupressure wherein you "tap" on acupuncture points to relieve symptoms. This free 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. Classes to be held Monday, January 14th at Community Acupuncture of St Louis, 2006 South 39th Street, STL, 63110. RSVP to 314-7724325 (Voicemail is OK).

Learn more at www.acustl.com, and click on "Other Services".

January 15, grOwing sPrOUTs wiTh YOUr sPrOUT 4-5pm. Learn how to get started sprouting. Wonderful way to green up your plate in the Winter. Sprouting kits available for sale. Free to attend. Local Harvest Grocery and Café in Kirkwood, 12309 Old Big Bend Road, 63122 January 15 COMMUniTY OUTreaCh evening 7-9pm. A Gathering Place Massage School offers an evening of relaxation and bodywork, including chair massage, Chinese healing modalities, energerywork, metal singing bowls and much more. This event is free.

Held at 12061 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Contact us at 314-739-5559 or www.agatheringplace.com.

January 15 inTrO MeeTing - 21 DaY DeTOX grOUP 7:30-9:00pm. Will you be making a New Year's resolution to have healthier habits (again)? This program will get you on track to make REAL changes for a healthier lifestyle, release bad habits and develop a healthier relationship with food. Dr. Rebecca Gould DC will guide you through the program giving you full instructions, tips and tricks, and plenty of individualized support as needed. Includes 4 meetings, book and supplemental materials, grocery store field trip and one-on-one goal setting sessions.. Cost: $85 in advance, $105 at the door.

Held at The Healing Center, 734 DeMun Ave in Clayton.

For details or to register call 314-727-2120 or visit www.HealingSTL.com.

January 15 Free MOnThlY wellness sUPPOrT grOUP 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, 314-4327802. 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."

January 15 COnneCTing YOUr healTh BeTween YOUr TeeTh anD BODY FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion. Connecting Your Health Between Your Teeth and Body. You may not realize it, but your teeth and gums may be making you ill or weakening your immune system. Hidden infections.

Unresolved illness. Find out what may be happening between your teeth and body and what to do about it.

Discover how infection and illness transfer between the teeth and body. Understand how biological dentistry focuses on your overall health. Learn about what dental materials are compatible with wellness, mercury-free, tooth-colored fillings,the impact of dental procedures, how certain dental procedures can influence your body, and nutritional therapy that supports a healthy mouth.

Third Tuesday Each Month, 6:30 pm at the Holistic Dentistry office of, and presented by, Dr. Michael Rehme, D.D.S., C.C.N. (Certified Clinical Nutritionist), 2821 N. Ballas Rd, Suite 245, St. Louis, MO 63131. A Healthy Choice for Dental Care. Call to verify seminar date and reserve your space at 314-997-2550. See Patient Success Stories at www.toothbody.com.

January 16 MenU Planning 6-7:30pm. Join owner Maddie Earnest for a fun-filled menu planning workshop. Grab your friends and enjoy wine and food samples while planning a month of meals.

Free to attend. Local Harvest Grocery and Café in Kirkwood, 12309 Old Big Bend Road, 63122.

January 18 arOUnD The wOrlD wine Dinner aT MissOUri BOTaniCal garDen Travel to wine-producing regions around the world through a four course dinner hosted by a wine expert.

Chefs from Catering St. Louis will create the regional menu, pairing each course with a different wine from the same region. Dinners will be served at various locations around the Missouri Botanical Garden and are held on the third Friday of the month. 6:30 p.m. $58 (plus 18 percent service charge and tax). Advance reservations required; (314) 577-0200. www.mobot.org.

January 19, 21 & 23, 2013 are TOO ManY PsYCh DrUgs gOing TO kiDs & Teens?

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January 19 greaT green aDvenTUres: winTer COlOr walk.

There may not be many plants blooming, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find color around us. Join us as we search for common, and some not so common colors in the Garden. For children ages 6 to 12 with an adult.

Great Green Adventures are held the third Saturday of every month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Meet at the Children’s Garden Ticket Fort. $3 per child. www.mobot.org.

January 22 inTrODUCTiOn TO CUlTUreD anD FerMenTeD FOODs wiTh JennY BangerT 6-7pm. Ever wanted to know how sauerkraut becomes sauerkraut? Join Jenny for an informative session outlin-

ing the benefits of fermentation and how to make your own. Free to attend. Local Harvest Grocery and Café in Kirkwood, 12309 Old Big Bend Road, 63122 January 20 Bee keePing–geTTing sTarTeD 9-10am. Join Jane Sueme of Isabee’s for a workshop on how to get started with bee keeping–an exciting and sweet hobby. Jane Sueme has been a beekeeper in St. Louis, Missouri since 2004, currently running 10 honeyproducing hives, and supplying spring starter colonies to local beekeepers for the past 2 years. Jane recently established the Saint Louis Beekeepers Association with the goal to provide a broad spectrum of beekeeping education and resources to promote healthy local bee stock and local honey. $5.00 Admission. Pre-registration required, 314 966 6566 . Local Harvest Grocery and Café in Kirkwood, 12309 Old Big Bend Road, 63122.

January 23 ThYrOiD healTh-nUTriTiOnal COnsiDeraTiOns 7-8:30pm. The thyroid gland is involved in rate of metabolism and many other body processes. Fatigue, bowel problems, hair loss, weight loss or gain and rapid heart rate are just a few possible signs of a thyroid imbalance. In some cases the thyroid is struggling and ordinary blood tests will not reveal a problem. That's right, you can have normal thyroid blood tests and still be feeling the impact of a thyroid problem. This class will cover the basics of thyroid health, methods of diagnosis, and how to support the thyroid with diet and lifestyle changes. Cost: FREE. With Dr. Rebecca Gould D.C. Held at The Healing Center, 734 DeMun Ave in Clayton To register: 314-727-2120 or www.HealingSTL.com.

January 26, 28 & 30, 2013 eMOTiOnal & envirOnMenTal COsTs OF PsYChOTrOPiC DrUgs Airs on KNLC Channel 24 01/26 at noon & 01/30 at 5:30 p.m.and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 01/28 at 8:00 p.m. Dr. Larry Kiel of Advanced Behavioral Psychologists notes that psychotropic drugs can actually cause many of the problems that they are supposed to be curing. Drugs cannot create skills that people do not have. Includes portions of “The Marketing of Madness: Are We All Insane?”

January 26 living FiT eXPO Yoga and Spa Magazine's annual Living Fit Expo takes place at Plaza Frontenac on January 26, 2013 from 103pm. Free admission and giveaways including a trip for two to the Grand Velas Five Diamond Resort and Spa in Puerta Vallarta,Mexico. The first 500 attendees recieve free giftbags. Giveaways are during 1pm lululemon and Eileen Fisher fashion show. Must be present to win.

Vendor space available. For more info 314-965-6133.

January 31 arOMaTheraPY CerTiFiCaTiOn COUrse 6:30-9:30pm. Cheryl’s Herbs will sponsor a 40-hour aromatherapy certification course, offered by The EastWest School of Herbal and Aromatic Studies. This certification program is the only “live” course presented in the Midwest. Classes will be every Thursday (except Valentine's Day) starting January 31. Taught by Cheryl Hoard, owner of Cheryl’s Herbs. Cost: $450. Held at Cheryl’s Herbs. For more information visit www.cherylsherbs.com. Please call for a reservation 314-645-2165.

February 9 Bee keePing Classes aT MariTz Do you keep bees? Have you ever wanted to learn how to keep bees? The Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Association will offer courses for both beginners and experienced beekeepers on Saturday, February 9, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Maritz in Fenton, Missouri. Prominent scientists Jamie Ellis, Jerry Hayes, Heather Mattila, and Juliana Rangel will be among the instructors leading the workshop. The courses will focus on beekeeping as a craft, and the biology of the honey bee as a super-organism. The Beginners Beekeeping course is intended for persons with no prior beekeeping experience. The class will cover all aspects of basic beekeeping to prepare students to start beekeeping in 2013.

Tuition cost is $75 per person before January 20th and $90 per person for those registering on or after January 20th. More information is available by calling 314-8948737 or as listed on the EMBA website www.easternmobeekeepers.com.

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