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he New Year brings many reflections and resolutions. We take a look at ourselves and the way we live our lives and perform a self critique of how we are managing things. For the most part, our lives are usually much better than we give ourselves credit for. Just as the media mostly reports the bad news, we somehow mostly remember the bad things that happen in our lives. Why don’t the good things stick in our minds and hearts like the bad things? I am sure there is some clinical psychological reason for this. I want to challenge everyone reading this magazine to create a new reality. One that puts more emphasis on the positive and let’s let negative thoughts and events roll off our backs more. Sure we can learn by mistakes, but personal errors and occasional setbacks don’t have to become scars on our psyche or haunting tattoos on our memories. Sometimes I feel like the only things people talk about are what bothers them, hurts them, or drives them crazy. What about mentioning your favorites, your hopes and your simple pleasures at the next cocktail party. And maybe you would feel better about your life if you perform a random act of kindness each and every day. Do someone a favor without being asked. Pick up a piece of trash, open a door for someone, or just smile at the next person you see. When you are in a bad mood, go ahead and cry or shout or spend a little time to

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January, 2015 yourself and let it take its course. We all get down in the dumps from time to time. But don’t let it snowball. Anxiety and depression can be thought of as temporary pests if you decide to control them. And if you find you are having too much trouble with these pests, talk to someone, professional, friend or family member. And remember, older people really do have some wisdom that you may not have. Mom and Dad, Grampy and Grandma have been around the block and probably have been down the rabbit hole a few times, and have found ways to climb back out. There is plenty in this world to depress us each and every day if we let it. Most of that is totally out of our control. You need to worry about what affects you directly, today and tomorrow. Develop a positive plan. Manage your stress. Laugh sometimes when you feel like crying and change up the moment. Give someone a hug. Do something fun for yourself. Take some time to think. Put down the smart phone. Turn off the electronics for a minute and listen to the wind. Watch the snow fall. Feel the cool breeze or the warm fire. Cozy up with a good book. Look through the photo album. Start that new project. Nothing feels better than accomplishing something. Or better yet, helping someone else accomplish something. Volunteer. Help your elderly neighbor. Read to a child. The thing is, everyone needs a purpose. Every day you should remember the good things that happened to you., or the things you did for someone else. Accomplish something. Make a contribution of effort. Let go of what always bugs you. Rid yourself of the negative people and things in your life. If someone can’t make you smile, send them packing. If you can subscribe to this “positive mindfulness”, it could snowball and spread to others. Maybe, just maybe, we could create our own “hope and change” instead of waiting for someone else to do it for us. Don’t be a passenger all your life, pilot your own plane. In Good Health,

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Discover Nature With Missouri Department of Conservation Eagle Days Join wildlife watchers around the state to view our nation’s symbol in action.

hrough February, Missouri's winter eagle watching is spectacular. Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) through Eagle Days events around the state, or enjoy eagleviewing on your own. Because of its big rivers, many lakes and expansive wetlands, Missouri is one of the leading lower 48 states for bald eagle viewing. Each fall, thousands of these great birds migrate south from their nesting range in Canada and the Great Lakes states to hunt in the Show-Me State. Eagles take up residence wherever they find open water and plentiful food. More than 2,000 bald eagles are typically reported in Missouri during winter. MDC offers Eagle Days events on the dates and locations listed. The events include live captive-eagle programs, exhibits, activities, videos, and guides with spotting scopes. Watch for eagles perched in large trees along the water’s edge. View them early in the morning to see eagles flying and fishing. Be sure to dress for winter weather and don’t forget cameras and binoculars. • Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Jan. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Smithville Lake Paradise Pointe Golf Course Clubhouse north of Kansas City. Call 816-532-0174 for more information. • Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Jan. 18 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the MDC Springfield Conservation Nature Center. Call 417-888-4237 for information. • Jan. 17-18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Chain of

Rocks Bridge south of I-270 off Riverview Drive in St. Louis. Call 314-877-1309 for more information. • Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lock and Dam 24 and Apple Shed Theater in Clarksville. Call 660-785-2420 for more information. • Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge off State Highway 51 near Puxico. Call 573-222-3589 for more information. Can’t make an Eagle Days event? Other hot spots for winter eagle viewing include: • Lake of the Ozarks at Bagnell Dam Access east of Bagnell • Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area on Route K southwest of Columbia • Lock & Dam 24 at Clarksville • Lock & Dam 25 east of Winfield • Mingo National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Puxico • Moses Eagle Park at Stella • Old Chain of Rocks Bridge south of I-270, off of Riverview Drive in St. Louis • Riverlands Environmental Demonstration Area east of West Alton • Schell-Osage Conservation Area north of El Dorado Spring • Smithville Lake north of Kansas City • Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge south of Mound City • Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner • Table Rock Lake and Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery southwest of Branson • Truman Reservoir west of Warsaw For more information, please visit online at mdc.mo.gov/events/eagledays.

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Be AccountABle to A workout group A very common new year’s resolution is to lose weight or to start exercising again. Make life easier on yourself by tackling this resolution with a friend or a workout group. Chiropractic Wellness Center starts new workout and weight loss challenge groups almost monthly. These groups keep each other accountable through facebook and are open to the public. We primarily use the Beach Body programs since they can be tailored to fit most body types and can easily be done from the comfort of your own home. For more information please contact 636-825-0038 or visit our website at www.cwcchiropractic.com.

MAke A vIsIon BoArd A Vision Board is a visual representation of what you want to achieve. It works by shifting the energy you are sending out around your intentions. To make the board, you will need a poster board, pictures and glue. Go through magazines and pull lots of pictures. Select the ones you intuitively want and lay them on the board, then glue them on. Some people hang their boards, so they can see them often; others put them away and pull them out a year later to see what manifested. The intentions on the board are strong; this is a great way to manifest change. deborah Zorensky, rd, ld, ccn, the center for Mind, Body & spirit 7649 delmar, 314.725.6767

tIps For A pets BodY, MInd, And soul Nurture the body. Feed grain free diets and less processed (dry) foods. Look to dehydrated formulas, especially for allergies. Vary the type of proteins offered so all amino acids are available. Research shows that 94% of dogs are calcium and magnesium deficient and 97% have inflammation, needing zinc to resolve symptoms. Adding these minerals can be beneficial for weak ligaments, mental nervousness or excitability. A gentle stretching ear massage can go a long way to calm the “beast” within. Slow traction starting at the head moving out to ear tips. Oh, and never eat yellow snow! dr. Ava Frick, dvM, pet rehab & pain clinic, 100 chesterfield commons e. rd., 636.489.5350. www.animalrehabstlouis.com.

FocusIng on posItIve goAls For the new YeAr Well, its that time of year again when people all over the world start setting their new years resolutions. And, that’s always a good thing! By far, the most popular of all resolutions is losing weight and getting healthy. In 2015, Focus on Positive Goals with your diet, rather than deprivation. All too many people focus on “I’m not eating this”, “I’m giving up that”, “No more of this”, etc. when they start changing their dietary habits. Instead, focus your dietary goals around eating more of what your body

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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 ou’ve probably seen people practicstrength, balance, suppleness, stamina, and most ing T’ai Chi on TV, in a movie, or of all, a more meditative approach to daily living.” even locally, in a park or at the For centuries, T’ai Chi Ch’uan was kept a botanical garden. You know it’s a closely-guarded family secret in China. But today, slow moving, graceful exercise that is supposed to anyone with a sincere interest can learn the basics be beneficial. You may have heard that at of the Form. With dedicated practice, some, if not advanced levels it is a formidable martial art based all of the above benefits can be realized –someon relaxation, yielding, and using an opponent’s of value for the remainder energy against himself. But what Experience a more thing of any student’s life. do you really know about the relaxed manner at The Yang Style Short Form many health benefits that can be gained from this wonderful, work, increased health taught at the Association was condensed (mostly by eliminatrelaxing exercise system? and vitality, ing repetitions) from the Long T’ai Chi, when practiced regularly, has been said to improve plus improved balance Form by Professor Cheng ManCh’ing, a supremely gifted masrelaxation, concentration, coordiand strength. ter of t’ai chi ch’uan, painting, nation, flexibility, postural aligncalligraphy, medicine and poetry. Benjamin Lo, ment, and both physical and mental balance or one of the Professor’s senior students, has taught centering. If some or all of this sounds intriguing all of the Association’s current instructors. Now in to you, then we’d like to introduce you to the St. his eighties, Mr. Lo still has strength, sensitivity Louis T’ai Chi Ch’uan Association, a not-forand suppleness that must be felt to be believed. profit organization has been offering classes in the Yang Style T’ai Chi is characterized by slow, art of T’ai Chi Ch’uan since 1979. rhythmic movements of the body. The Form can “The five principles we practice are: relax and be practiced at any age, requires no special equipsink, separate the weight, waist as commander, ment beyond comfortable, loose clothing and flat, body upright and beautiful lady’s wrist, ” said thin-soled shoes. Once learned, the Form takes Michael David, President of the Association. Mr. about eight minutes to practice. David has practiced the Yang Style Short Form, as To learn more about T’ai Chi Ch’uan, call taught by the Association for nearly twenty years. 314-961-1355 or please visit the web site at And like most of the Association’s students, T’ai www.taichistlouis.org Chi Ch’uan has changed his life in countless ways. Beginner class starts Sunday, February 1, Mr. David experienced a more relaxed manner at 2015 at the Monday Club in Webster Groves. work, increased health and vitality, plus improved (See our ad below for complimentary class.) balance and strength. David adds, “These benefits by Paul MacFarlane and Bill Grivna

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Grow sprouTs indoors Start your gardening bug by growing greens and sprouts indoors this winter! So easy to do using the Botanical Interest seed sprouter or the aeroponic Tower Garden. Please Visit www.sandimcdonald.towergarden.com to see short videos about this new way of growing fruits, veggies and herbs without planting in the ground or containers. Start your healthy eating off right! Nothing beats the taste of fresh greens and kids love watching the garden grow. So get your resolution off to a good start, eat fresher today. sandi Hillermann Mcdonald Hillermann nursery & Florist 2601 E. 5th street, po Box 1160 washington, Mo 63090 636-239-6729, www.hillermann.com

suCCEssFul rEsoluTions Why is it hard for most of us to maintain our new- year resolutions? Most resolutions require us to make lifestyle changes - and this requires effort. Last week I saw a movie called AWAKE. It was based on an autobiographical life of a yogi. I was impressed when he said,” To make any change, we have to exercise willpower.” To exercise willpower, one simple strategy is to start your goal slowly and gradually, increase as you experience consistency with adherence to your plan. Your will and determination are absolutely necessary in order to succeed – so choose your resolutions wisely. Varsha rathod M.d. www.preventivemedicinestl.com

wE nEEd synErGy, CoopEraTion and EMpaTHy Let's consider the most prevalent and debilitating disease in St. Louis. It is most often an under or undiagnosed condition which when untreated, is left to grow like cancer. There are no specific labs nor advanced radiological modalities to order. There is no known surgical procedure that cures. It is often diagnosed empirically; by observing symptomatic behavior, or by getting a good history on the patient. This disease is RACISM. There is no way to heal this city through perpetual denial. It is here. It lives here. Well what can we do about it? What happens to our ailing heartland depends on all of us. We need all of our vital organs working together. We need synergy, cooperation and empathy for each other. Please take notice that the ENTIRE world is watching what is happening here in St. Louis. rosa Kincaid, M.d. Kincaid wellness and anti-aging Center 3016 locust street suite 104 saint louis, Mo 63103 314-531-0008 www.doctorrosakincaid.com

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Enjoy a GrEEn FlinG: FlirT wiTH dirT! It’s alive! It’s brown! It’s super-powered to nourish life and sequester tons of excess Carbon! It’s handy, right there underfoot. Let’s grow to love our relatives in the cracks of just about everything: with over 6 billion organisms at home in every teaspoon of soil, we’ve got a lot of newfound friend potential to dig into. As we learn to cherish Biodiversity, let’s value Dirt’s deep gifts of life, with 95% of all Earth’s species able to swell an underground movement toward a truly Healthy Planet. This New Year, let’s transform our fears about crud and cooties, boost our immune systems and Go Bacterial (not just viral) in an eco-logical way. Convert to a love affair with DIRT! “Green jean” ponzi,Green resources Manager Earthways Center of Missouri Botanical Garden 4651 shaw Boulevard.st. louis Mo 63110 314-577-0246

HappinEss is a CHoiCE Life is so much finer if you choose to focus on the happy! Feeling blue? Do something that makes you feel good! Here are some of my favorite happy things to do: see movies, stroll through one of St. Louis’ awesome parks, eat healthy and delicious food, ride my bike, break bread with uplifting friends – surround yourself with these kinds of folks and you will see a positive difference!, spend quality time with my dog, browse through antique malls enjoying the beauty and craftsmanship of things past, enjoy “zen” time – for me it’s curled up on the couch with the newspaper and coffee, replace negative thoughts with ones that make you happy… What are your favorite things to do? Karen Klaus, director of development operation Food search, (314) 726-5355 X 23

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SWITCH TO ALL-NATURAL BODYCARE PRODUCTS Think baby steps as you work to replace your personal care routine with more natural skincare and body products. Sometimes one is overwhelmed with the thought of throwing out all of one’s toiletries and replacing everything with more natural products. Instead of taking on such an overwhelming task, think in terms of one body area at a time. Maybe you can start with your shower soap or wash, and replace it with a natural castile (olive oil) base bath bar. Once you’ve gotten comfortable with that change, move on to a natural product body scrub or a talc free body powder. If you think in terms of one thing at a time, you’re more likely to make the change and feel better about your New Year’s resolution to go all natural! Karma-Naturals, www.karma-naturals.com 126 S. Central Ave., Eureka MO 63025 636-549-3635

MAKE 2015 gREEN! Reduce water pollution by using less road salt this winter. Make your own liquid brine and use bird seed for traction instead. For healthy eating for the planet try meatless Mondays, buy local fruits and vegetables, eat seasonal and read the St. Louis Regional Food Study at www.moenviron.org. Send a letter to your federally elected officials urging them to reduce carbon pollution and remove radioactive waste in the floodplain in the West Lake Landfill Superfund site in Bridgeton. And become a member of the Missouri Coalition for the Environment! Heather B. Navarro, Executive Director Missouri Coalition For The Environment www.moenv.org • 314.727.0600

BREATHE, RELAx, SMILE You're not "doing it wrong." You've simply forgotten who you are, and why you are here. Dive into this moment and remember. Breathe. Relax. Smile. How do you know that you are exactly where you need to be? Because this is where you are. Everything You Need Is Right Here. Kimberly Schneider, M.Ed., J.D., LPC is a trans-

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SPEND TIME IN NATURE A prescription for health and happiness is to spend time in nature, in the garden and creative pursuits. Absorb the healing and enlivening energy of nature by walking, working or spending quiet time surrounded by the beauty of growing things. A walk in a city or state park can be done year round. We are blessed with wonderful parks and gardens all nearby or a short drive away. Learn to know them and love them in all seasons. Find your inner truth and creative spirit with journaling and creating simple art. Mandala making and journaling is a perfect way. Linda Wiggen Kraft is a landscape designer who creates holistic and sustainable gardens; a mandala artist and workshop leader. Visit her blog: www.CreativityForTheSoul.com/blog or website: www.CreativityForTheSoul.com. 314 504-4266.

anxiety or leading a healthier lifestyle? If so, consider adding one more resolution to your list. Learn to meditate in 2015 and help make this resolution a reality in your life! Thousands of scientific studies have shown that meditation is beneficial for a wide range of health problems. Other benefits include better sleep, reduced blood pressure, and improved relationships. Doctors cite stress as a contributing factor to many illnesses. As stress is greatly reduced through meditation, our minds and bodies function with more effectiveness, creating health, vitality and happiness! Resolve to meditate in 2015! Shirley Stoll is certified by Dr. Deepak Chopra to teach Primordial Sound Meditation. Contact Shirley Stoll to reserve space in a class in 2015. Discounts are available for senior citizens, full time students, and military personnel. 800-796-1144 • shirlstoll@gmail.com www.MeditationConnect.com

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get back on the healthy eating track The holidays are over and we all probably indulged in way too many scrumptious sweets and treats. To get back on track with your healthy eating habits, keep things simple and aim to fill at least half of your plate with fruits and vegetables, a quarter with a lean protein (think grilled salmon or beans), and a quarter with whole grains (brown rice or barley are excellent, fiberfilled options). A glass of skim milk or a serving of reduced-fat cheese completes this meal. Following MyPlate when preparing your meals ensures that you are getting the proper portions of all of the five food groups.” kari hartel, rD, lD Program coordinator, cooking Matters, operation Food Search Phone: 314.726.5355 ext. 22 www.operationFoodSearch.org

intentional MealS Honor your meals and the digestion process. It’s common to snack all day, never enjoying proper meals. Instead, plan for mindful meals without distractions. Before eating take moments to enjoy the sights and sounds of your meal. Chew your food well as nutrients are better absorbed when properly broken down. Minimize liquids with meals because they can dilute digestive enzymes, demanding more enzyme production and slowing digestion. End meals with naturally sweet fruits and try eating until no longer hungry, instead of until you are stuffed. Practicing intentional meals becomes a healthy ritual and helps you avoid overeating. Monica Stoutenborough - PuraVegan cafe & yoga 307 belt ave., St. louis, Mo 63112 314-932-5144 • www.puravegan.com

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Put a little SPice in your liFe Spices and seasonings are a great way of making the boredom of some healthy foods more exciting - Most processed or prepared foods are relying on sugar, fat and starch to keep you eating and eating. You can take just a few spices or seasonings and love and look forward to the healthy foods you thought you didn't like. The more you love seasoned healthy foods the less excess food you will eat and the better you will feel. We are determined to help provide a large selection of spices, seasonings and herbs to help you eat better not more. randy greene greene’s country Store 8621 hwy n, lake St louis Mo. 636-561-6637, www.greenescountrystore.com

buy only what you eat Approximately 40% of food in the US goes to waste. Let 2015 be the year that you are not contributing to this statistic! Buy only what you will eat. If you do buy extra; compost it! Give it back to the Earth to increase organic matter in the soil. Starting a compost bin is easy, inexpensive and one of the most sustainable things you can do! Visit any of our 4 local facilities. St. louis composting 39 old elam ave., Valley Park, Mo 63088 636-861-3344, www.stlcompost.com

how to See the beSt in your teen 1. Whatever the argument, appreciate them for having the courage to question and challenge what does not feel right to them. Celebrate that they are following their truth. 2. Remember they are pushing against the edges of what they know. If you are a part of that edge, smile and don’t take yourself so seriously. That was once your role. 3. No matter how they are showing up, all they want is love. Be that love. Sometimes that means trusting them to learn for themselves. by Vera gabliani, Ph.D.. clinical Psychologist 314-966-0880.

create PerSonally Whether it's your home or your workplace, add something of yourself to claim the space as your own. A piece of art that you've created yourself can add a personal element to any area. Frame a sketch you've done, even if it's one you did while in school. Take a photo with an artistic angle, print an enlargement and put it on your wall. Try your hand at a craft project and display it. It may not be a masterpiece, but such a piece can give you peace all year long. Let your inner artist out! Michelle “Mike” ochonicky www.StonehollowStudio.com www.Stonehollowart.com.

woMen’S wellneSS weekenD Trout Lodge is holding its Women's Wellness Weekend February 27 March 1, for women 18+ of all abilities. Classes include dutch oven cooking, various workouts, horseback riding, juicing, paintball, riflery, archery, selfdefense, square foot gardening, winery tour and much more – there’s over 65 classes to choose from, or you can kick back and relax. It’s only $265 per person for the whole weekend! That’s lodging, all meals and most activities. At Trout Lodge, every day is a grand adventure and every woman is a goddess! For further information go to troutlodge.org/womens-wellness-weekend-2015 or 888-Fun-yMca. Start 2015 feeling inspired and refreshed.

Do thingS DiFFerently For change to haPPen Do you desire change in your life? What actions are you setting your intention to make? If we want different results, we have to do things differently! I would like to suggest that you look inward. We cannot change other people, only ourselves. We need to Be the change we desire. Maybe you are not sick, but are you enjoying “optimum” health? Why not schedule a thermography screening to monitor your health from a Holistic, Preventive perspective? Learn the self help tools of meditation, self hypnosis and imagery to be your emotional best and enjoy life the way you really desire. linda weber Spradling, Medical thermography of Metro St. louis, medicalthermography-stl.com and hypnosis of Metro St. louis, hypnotherapymetrostl.com.

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PLANT PERENNIALS Perennials cost more up front, but yield more over time, and don't disturb the soil structure year after year like annuals, storing more carbon and lessening your labor! At EarthDance Organic Farm School in Ferguson, we grow over 37 varieties of edible perennials including gooseberries, Nanking cherries, paw paws, pears, Asian pears, and rhubarb. Molly Rockamann, Founding Director, EarthDance www.earthdancefarms.org 314.521.1006, earthdancefarms@gmail.com

EAT HEALTHIER IN 2015 If your New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier, Ann Lemcke, owner of The Art of Entertaining, suggests substituting chicken broth for heavy cream in your sauces; this reduces your fat and calorie intake by more than 90%! Stop by The Art of Entertaining for a tasty, healthy, low calorie, low sodium or gluten free dinner that is already prepared for your convenience. Our affordable dinners are made fresh daily! We use fresh herbs, fruit, spices and vegetables in our dinners for great flavor without all the fat and calories! The Art of Entertaining, 8796 Big Bend Rd., 63119, 314-963-9899, TheAofE.com.

ExcHANgE gooDS & SERvIcES INSTEAD oF cASH For more than 30 years, ITEX Corporation has helped tens of thousands of businesses generate new sales, conserve precious cash flow and increase profits. With our leading payment technology platform for processing transactions and our exclusive distribution channel, member businesses utilize our "ITEX dollars" to exchange goods and services, rather than use cash.Benefits include: • ITEX Trade Directors help generate new customers by advertising your business to other ITEX members • ITEX dollars are used to buy and sell products and services among members instead of spending cash • Record keeping services with 24x7 online account access • ITEX Mobile – Instant access to members, payment processing and account information. ITEx. 636-441-8930. Stlouis.itex.com.

HEALTHy LIvINg BEgINS wITH HEALTHy FooD One positive change all aspiring and seasoned earth stewards can make is to simply shift the way one eats and shops. It focuses more on seasonal eating - supporting the actual farmers throughout the length of their growing season- buying what they have an abundance of. In coastal parts of the country farmers markets are a social event; everyone in town comes out to support the local farmers. The farmers sell out of produce quickly, making the time and effort of the seed to table process sustain itself. St. Louis has amazing farmers markets. The Tower Grove Farmers Market on Saturday mornings is a great place to interact with like minded individuals and a great time for kids. The Schlafly Farmers Market on Wednesday evenings is always a good time. The farmers need the support of the community in order to sustain their existence. Avid Locavores join a CSA and shop at the farmers market for sustainable meats, eggs, and supplemental veggies for canning and preserving. La Vista CSA Farm is now accepting members for the 2015 season. we deliver every Saturday morning to garden Heights Nursery on 1605 S. Big Bend Blvd. visit www.lavistacsa.org for more info.

HELP THE ANIMALS May 2015 be the year the plight of animals is eased because of YOU...because you choose to make life better for them. Volunteer! Whether you are motivated because of sadness regarding conditions animals face, an inspiring story of a rescue or anger resulting from an abuse case, take action. Some shrug the stories off, some say "what a shame" and some shed a tear for the suffering but YOU stepped forward and decided to ACT, to HELP, to make a difference! The animals will reap the rewards of your gift. May you always know the joy of giving and receiving. Suzanne K. gassner, Director of Education Humane Society of Missouri 1201 Macklind Avenue, St. Louis, Mo 63110 314-951-1578

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BE PRoAcTIvE! I like the word proactive because it is very positive. I thought about titling this" How to avoid procrastination," but even the word seems mired in guilt, accusatory. The root word crastinus( Latin) literally means "belonging to tomorrow." So what are the benefits of becomingproactive, the art of initiating change and being prepared for tomorrow, today? Peace of mind, a feeling of strength and purpose, and a healthy feeling. Delaying the inevitable might feel like an easy choice, however it makes you feel weak, useless, and helpless. Making a plan results in feeling competent, capable, in charge. Experience personal freedom! Happy New Year! Jackie Fokkens (cH), certified Hypnotherapist http://www.jackiefokkenshypno.com/ 11457 olde cabin Road Ste. 345 creve coeur, Mo. 63141 • 314-691-2125

A SPoT oF oRgANIc TEA January is National Hot Tea Month. What better way to celebrate than by enjoying a cup of quality loose-leaf tea. It only takes a moment or two more to brew from loose-leaf vs. teabag, and you get so much more flavor and vitality. I’m often asked: “Which tea is the healthiest?” Response: The one you Will Drink. We focus on offering high quality organic teas, paying our employees a decent wage, and supporting other local businesses. For Your health and that of your community, GoLocal STL in 2015 Kateri Meyer, Traveling Tea 2707 Sutton Blvd Maplewood, Mo 63143 314-647-8832, traveling-tea.com.

FooD IS MEDIcINE – TIPS FoR HEALTHIER EATINg The MORE FAT we add, the more TOXIC we become. Being overweight puts you at risk for serious diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Start today! • Drink plenty of water • Reduce refined flours, sugars and processed foods• Eat more vegetables - leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower• Remove caffeine • Add protein with meals• Eat Organic• Get enough sleep. EXPECT ENERGY, CLARITY, and WEIGHT LOSS. Need more help? How about SHAPE ReClaimed which is a safe, affordable, sustainable lifestyle that supports healthy weight. Amy K Davis MD • crossing Back to Health.com

QuIT TAKINg THINgS So PERSoNALLy Stop giving away your energy to other people in unconstructive ways. You’ll make more progress in relationships by paying attention to your own issues, than by trying to fix others. The only person you can “manage” is yourself, so put your energy to good use in this way. Take some time to look inside yourself and get to know yourself better, and understand what has shaped you into the person you are today. Not only will you benefit from this self-exploration, but so will all the other people that you have attracted in your life. Kate Schroeder, M.Ed., LPc, Ncc Transformation counseling, LLc 8084 watson Rd, Ste 226, St. Louis, Mo 63119 (314) 761-5310 www.kateschroederlpc.coM

RE PuRPoSE REuSE AND REcLAIM At The Green Shag Market we would like to encourage all of you to continue to Re purpose Reuse and Reclaim in the New Year of 2015 by finding new homes and uses for unused furniture, vintage clothing, artwork, lighting, home décor and many other items. Finding a new purpose is our specialty. Start by Reusing an item in another room. Paint it (can't paint? we know someone who can do it for you). Take an old dresser and use it for a T.V. stand, buffet or even use it in a kitchen for extra storage and workspace. come and visit us at 5733 Manchester Ave. and let us help you Reclaim some great stuff! Be sure to Like us on facebook. ThegreenShagMarket.com

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try a biomat or far infrared portable sauna To be healthier, sit on a Biomat or in a Far Infrared Portable Sauna for 30 minutes a day, or every other day, while watching TV or while relaxing. Far Infrared helps 1,800 medical symptoms and issues, relieves pain, increases energy, detoxes, helps weight loss, and improves your health. ~~~ Is your optimal health worth 23 cents a day to you for the next 15 years...? ~~~ Invest $62 a month in your health this year with our payment plan, for a biomat or portable sauna that lasts 15 years. You and your family deserve the best health. You are worth it !! â&#x20AC;Ś. Call for a Free Biomat or Far Infrared Portable Sauna demo use for 7 days, delivered to youâ&#x20AC;Ś. Call Clint at (314) 562-0844 clint@biomatmedical.com, www.biomatHealthsolutions.com

your sleeping position Waking up with lots of pain? Your sleeping position may be to blame. Sleeping on your back is best and puts the least amount of pressure on your lower back. Side sleeper? Place a pillow between your legs And keep your kneecaps aligned. This prevents over rotating your hips, which leads to pelvic imbalance. If one leg is longer than the other while lying on your back, chances are your pelvis is misaligned. Sorry stomach sleepers, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the worst position for low back sufferers and adds almost seven times the amount of pressure to your lumbar spine, compared to back sleeping. dr. Cam myers, align Health and Wellness 10733 big bend blvd. Kirkwood, mo 63122 (314) 691-0066 www.chirocam.com

plan an empoWering and safe birtH experienCe WitH a midWife If you are pregnant, or considering becoming pregnant, promote your health and well being by hiring a mid-

wife for your maternity care. A midwife is a specialist in normal, low-risk pregnancy and childbirth; she honors women and families with individualized, holistic care. Midwives and out-of-hospital birth (homebirth or birth center) are evidence-based ways to minimize medical intervention and promote the health and well being of women, babies and families. Midwives incorporate shared decision making so that you can make informed and empowering choices about your health and well-being. A midwife nurtures women through pregnancy, the labor and birth and throughout the postpartum period, promoting breastfeeding, holistic health and nutrition. Confluence midwifery Center, confluencemidwifery.com

maKe an effort to sloW doWn & refleCt The stress and demands of a fastpaced world allow little time for reflection. Making an effort to slow down and take time to dig deeper into our thoughts and experiences can help to develop a healthier framework with which to experience the world. Whether it is waking up early for quiet meditation, taking a lunch break to walk around the neighborhood, or contemplating a work of art, we can make small but meaningful steps towards becoming more engaged with ourselves and our surroundings. pulitzer arts foundation pulitzerarts.org Through engaging exhibitions, programs, and partnerships with artists, curators, and innovators, Pulitzer Arts Foundation strives to inspire audiences to think differently about creativity in daily life.

neW year resolutions Most New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolutions deal with weight loss or working out to get healthy. Begun with good intentions, yet soon forgotten. How can we break this cycle? Set a New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal instead of a resolution. Make it attainable and determine a proper reward for meeting this goal. For weight loss a proper goal could be dropping 2 pant or dress sizes. Reward yourself with a nice pair of slacks or a dress, but 2 sizes too

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small. The reward is fitting into those great new clothes. Keep the clothes out as a reminder of your goal. If losing weight has been difficult for you, consider seeking help. Our office offers a weight loss program called the Shape Reclaimed Diet that is a synthetic version of the HCG diet. Itsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; benefits are more than just weight loss. for more information contact Committed to Health Chiropractic Center at 314-542-2003 or go on our website at www.committedtohealth.us.

struCtural integration and standing Why is standing important? You can be relaxed and keep strains off of your body with good posture. Some of us have challenges with our necks and backs, much of this is related to how we stand. To improve your posture start with your knees at ease. They should be straight but not locked. Then check-in where the weight is in your feet. It should be balanced front to back and side to side. With this as your starting point, practice it and see what what your changes are throughout your day. Changing the alignment of the feet is part of this process and relates to walking and running.. To change the position of the feet can take time as the patterns that are holding them need to be changed slowly otherwise the body will compensate and a new pattern is created that overpowers the older. That expends a lot of extra energy. 314-489-3064 sally@rolfstl.com or 314-771-8730 alan@rolfstl.com www.rolfstl.com.

tHinK about setting a neW type of resolution. Far too many people adopt resolutions around the same stale goals (weight loss, money and exercise), year after year, only to end up feeling like a failure yet again. This year make a resolution to shed yourself of the limiting labels that are responsible for your seeming inability to move forward and accomplish your goals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m too fatâ&#x20AC;ŚIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m no good with moneyâ&#x20AC;ŚIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m unlovableâ&#x20AC;ŚIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a good enough parentâ&#x20AC;ŚI canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pick good partnersâ&#x20AC;Ś.I have depression, etc.â&#x20AC;? Soon you believe the labels, begin to

feel limited in what you can actually accomplish and there the evolution of the self-fulfilling prophecy begins. This New Year make a decision to end your self-defeating narrative, so you can remove the selfimposed roadblocks and see just how far you can go. Christine Kniffen, msW, lCsW 314-374-8396 www.christinekniffen.com

tips for WeigHt loss Many of my clients use a food log, Fitness Pal or some other method of tracking their actual activity. Some clients discover that just parking farther from the door, taking the steps instead of the elevator and walking at their breaks allows them to burn the necessary calories to reduce weight. Others discover that using a smaller plate, splitting the meal at a restaurant and eating slowly can result in several pounds of weight loss. 800-642-3040 www.hypnoprogram.com ; www.wmpmhc.info William mitchell m. div., bCH, Ci founder/managing director personal motivation Hypnosis Clinic

2015 is a year of balanCe Learning how to balance your life allows for healing to flow freely. Be kind to yourself, so when you make a choice that is not the best, you may then feel empowered to make a different choice. There is a power in choosing. If you decide to go off your meal plan, nutrients, exercise plan or meditations; please know that this is a part of your natural ebb and flow of living. When you are done with that choice, you may now move into a space of health and healing. Healing is a constant and the only constant in life is change. yours in Healing, Jamila owens-todd, naturopathic doctor 314-918-1555 www.minthealth.com

Âł,WÂśV Not Just Calories That Make Bellies )DW Â´ Dr. Raj Banerjee, DC Dr %DQHUMHHÂśV Wellness Centre 314-282-3990 GetLeanToday.com Dear Seeker of Health & Fitness, Have you had any of these in your life? Injury, pain, surgery, infection, illness, divorce, financial stress, job stress, poison ivy, giving birth, irritable people, starvation diets, the menstrual cycle, eating junk foods, drugs and medication, excessive cold or heat, staring into computer monitors, and babysitting 15 small children under the age of five for over 13 hoursÂ˛these are all examples of physical, mental and emotional stress. Your walnut-sized adrenal glands, which sit on top of your kidneys, cannot distinguish among the various stresses that are present in your lifeÂ˛whether they are physical, mental, or emotional. These glands just pump out hormones to counteract stressÂ˛any stress! They are ÂłILJKW or IOLJKWÂ´ hormones intended to serve us for short periods only. But WRGD\ÂśV stresses are anything but short term ÂŤ so the hormones just keep flowing! If this persists, you can become an ÂłDGUHQDO W\SHÂ´ of personÂ˛one who has either overactive or exhausted adrenals. This is very serious business because your quality of life depends so greatly upon how well your adrenal glands work. Visible symptoms come along with persistent adrenal imbalances. Chief among them is hanging fat in the midsection that sags downward over the belly. Thinned-out arms, legs and buttocks generally accompany this fat because the key hormone that prevails during stress (cortisol) converts these muscles

to sugar in an attempt to create more energy for a continually stressed body. With thinned muscles and large abdomen, adrenal types often have a hard time finding clothes that fit. Moreover, stress hormones in excess will steal protein from the bones, leading to osteoporosis. Sometimes a fat pad develops in the lower neck and upper back called a ÂłEXIIDOR KXPS Â´ Further, fat accumulation in the face gives a round or ÂłPRRQ IDFHÂ´ appearance, a face that may redden because of weakened blood vessels. So why does the extra fat appear? With all this sugar poring into the bloodstream through the action of stressfighting hormones, the fat-burning hormones of the liver get turned off. Not even high-protein or low-calorie diets will turn them back on again! Then fat accumulates on the belly because of the excess sugar thrown into the blood to meet ÂłGDQJHUVÂ´ that GRQÂśW exist (and insulin stores the sugar as fat to keep your blood sugar levels normal). In other words, stress hormones prevent fat burning, and counting calories or eating more protein simply will n ot help. To make matters worse, some adrenal types will try to work off fat with heavy exercise. But this just creates more stress and more stress hormones. Result? Less muscle and even more fat! What a predicament. Fortunately, adrenal imbalances can be corrected to turn muscle-burning adrenal types into fat burners again. But WKDWÂśV only part of the adrenal story. Exhausted adrenals can run out of anti-inflammatory hormones and enter a chronic stage where pain and inflammation stay in the body for years (e.g., fibromyalgia). Sore muscles GRQÂśW seem to recover after exercise. Pain triggers stress hormones, which turns off fat burning. A deep, restful sleep becomes impossible. Constant fatigue, mid-

afternoon drowsiness, and brain fog or dullness prevail. Caffeine beverages become a constant sidekick, doing yet more damage to the already exhausted adrenals! If you think you might be an ÂłDGUHQDO W\SH Â´ WKHUHÂśV a whole lot more I can tell you about it (and how to get healthy again) at my one-hour ÂłEHOO\ IDWÂ´ talk, Saturday morning, at my Wellness Centre in Clayton just off 170 and Ladue. Seating is limited, so call us now to reserve a spot for yourself: 314-282-3990. 7KHUHÂśV a healing path for you if \RXÂśUH ZLOOLQJ to walk it. Âą Âł'U %DQHUMHHÂ´ P.S. Here are a few words from patients who have discovered and embraced the value of wellness chiropractic: Âł%HIRUH seeing Dr. Banerjee I was a wreck! I was overweight, had no energy, and experienced frequent anxiety attacks. Quite frankly, I was desperate for a solution. Since following Dr. %DQHUMHHÂśV prescribed program ,ÂśYH lost over 25 lbs, my anxiety is a thing of the past, and my new level of energy allows me to function to my fullest. Not only do I look and feel healthier, my quality of life has dramatically LPSURYHG Â´ ÂąCindy H, St. Louis MO Âł, came to Dr. Banerjee at the recommendation of a friendÂ˛and as a skeptic! Three months later I had realized one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Since attending Dr. %DQHUMHHÂśV weight-loss program, friends have commented that my body is looking tighter and I have much more muscle definition. I have fewer food cravings, GRQÂśW depend on coffee, and have to say that I enjoy the compliments I get. Thank you so much Dr. %DQHUMHH Â´ ÂąMiranda G, Edwardsville IL

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attress chemicals can adversely affect indoor air pollution. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has written extensively about indoor air pollution. Visit www.epa.gov, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find a section dedicated solely to concerns about what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re breathing indoors. Much of this material was produced in collaboration with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the EPA, there are three ways to approach the problem: â&#x20AC;˘ Source control. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most effective way to improve indoor air quality is to eliminate individual sources of pollution or to reduce their emissions.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Ventilation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śincrease the amount of outdoor air coming indoors.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Air cleaners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some air cleaners are highly effective at particle removal, while others, including most table-top models, are much less so. Air cleaners are generally not designed to remove gaseous pollutants.â&#x20AC;? Indoor air pollution sources include: â&#x20AC;˘ Radon â&#x20AC;˘ Tobacco smoke â&#x20AC;˘ Biological contaminants, including: bacteria, molds, mildew, viruses, animal dander and cat saliva, house dust mites, cockroaches, and pollen â&#x20AC;˘ Gas stoves and fireplaces and chimneysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide gases â&#x20AC;˘ Paints, varnishes, waxes, glues â&#x20AC;˘ Formaldehyde â&#x20AC;˘ Asbestos Breathing While You Sleep Some household toxins, such as strong cleaning products, release pollutants during their use that linger and eventually dissipate. But indoor air pollution from other sources, including furnishings and upholstery, is released more or less continuously, the EPA states. Although there is no specific mention of mattresses, consider adding these facts to your thinking about your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air quality: Synthetic chemicals, many of which are volatile compounds, are used in large quantities in the production of most mattresses. A sleeper has full-body contact with a mattress and pillow for eight hours on average every day. It just makes sense that a synthetic mattress and pillow are off-gassing more of these chemicals and that whatever amount your mattress is â&#x20AC;&#x153;breathing out," you are breathing in. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to be certain in most cases which chemicals are used, how much we are breathing in, and what the long-term health effects might be. What's in Your Matttress? Every mattress is made somewhat differently, so the chemicals are different, and their effects may vary from person to person. But hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what can be said with certainty: Memory foam mattresses typically have a very caustic odor. The odor usually dissipates in a few days or weeks, but the mattress will continue to off-gasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; though gradually lessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for years. Since foam degrades over time, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logical to assume that its ingredients are, to some degree, continuously escaping into the air. Most fabrics and fibers are treated with many kinds of chemicals. Mattresses â&#x20AC;&#x153;treatedâ&#x20AC;? to repel dust mites contain pesticides. Almost all foundations use cardboard as a nearsurface layer. Cardboard is usually made using harsh acids and other chemicals. Layers are bonded together with large quantities of glues and adhesives. Even air-bed urethanes emit toxic chemicals.

Mattresses containing cotton that is not certified organic are made with cotton grown with pesticides and herbicides. Conventional wool is processed using harsh chemicals. Why Aren't Consumers Protected? The mattress industry would like us to believe that the copious amounts of chemicals stay â&#x20AC;&#x153;lockedâ&#x20AC;? inside every mattress anyway, and chemical manufacturers just want us to trust that their products are safe. Yet consider the asbestos and tobacco industries, which lobbied just as hard against growing evidence of harm. Pesticides? Hormone-altering plastics? We could go on. The bottom line is, if you have full faith that government agencies are reliably testing the chemicals in the products you and your family use every day, then you have thousands of mattresses to choose from. But consider this quote from a 2009 story in The Washington Post: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under current laws, the government has little or no information about the health hazards or risks of most of the 80,000 chemicals on the U.S. market today.â&#x20AC;? (Aug. 9) Further perspective can be found in our previous post, Simple Chemistry. A Simple Solution On the other hand, if you think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to be proactive about your health and safety, then search for a comfortable, durable organic mattress that is made of the purest materials available. And sleep without fear. For more information, call Doug Belleville at STL Beds, 636-296-8540 or please visit online at www.STLBeds.com. This is an article provided by www.savvyrest.com.

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hen an advanced cancer patient or ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) patient comes to see me for an evaluation, the patient and I understand that we are racing against time to beat the odds of the inevitable, dying and death. We often ask the question, “Is there time to heal?” I previously wrote an article on that subject, “Time to Heal: New Medicine Based on New Biology.” Here is the story of Ron, a nice person. Ron, a 68 year old man, came to see me with a new diagnosis of ALS. His initial symptoms were legs feeling weak, dragging his left foot, and he noticed twitching and spasms in his leg for the previous six months. A second opinion by another neurologist gave the same diagnosis. He came to see me for nutritional therapy and a detoxification program. He was not interested in a new drug therapy for ALS because of side effects and minimum potential benefits. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”, is one of the most dreaded, progressive neurodegenerative diseases that affects motor neurons, and losing control of muscles. In the later stages of the disease, the individual becomes paralyzed. The disease eventually leads to their death from respiratory failure. The cause of ALS is unknown. As motor neurons degenerate, they can no longer send impulses to the muscle fibers that normally result in muscle movement. Common symptoms include muscle weakness of arms, legs, speech, swallowing, and breathing. The incidence of ALS is two per 100,000 people. The average life expectancy is two to five years from the time of diagnosis. About twenty percent of people live over five years and ten percent live over ten years. Ron’s physical examination was unremarkable. He was able to ambulate and walk without too much difficulty, although he felt his legs were weak. Acupuncture meridian assessment indicated seven out of forty meridians were out of balance including the lymphatic dental point, central nervous system, allergy, heart, liver, and gallbladder meridians. After the evaluations, I told Ron and his family that I do not treat the diagnosis of ALS, or symptoms. I said I would try to remove as many interferences (hidden underlying problems) as fast as possible, to let the body have time to heal itself. The best I can do is slow down and modify the disease process into a more benign form. He said he previously had 20 plus dental silver-mercury amalgams. Most of them had been replaced although he had two amalgams left. He also had two root canals at tooth numbers 3 and 18. I told him his amalgams should be removed and the root canals should be extracted as soon as possible by a biological dentist who understands potential toxic effects of amalgams and root canals. Heavy metal provocation showed moderate amounts of antimony, lead, mercury, and tin. He also had a dental infection at his old wisdom tooth number 17. This required an oral surgeon to clean out the infected jaw bone at the site of this tooth. One of the hardest parts

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t is a brand new year, and what better way to ring in 2015 in a healthy way than with comforting, steaming hot, hearty bowl of healthy soup. This is a perfect dish to highlight considering January is National Soup Month, and many satisfying seasonal soups utilize hearty winter vegetables. Toss in some whole-grains, lean proteins, and perhaps a couple cubes of cheese and you have yourself a one-pot meal that is both satisfying and thrifty. Enjoy some fruit salad for dessert and you’ve eaten all five food groups in one meal. Soup is a healthy, affordable, and delicious way to incorporate more vegetables and whole grains into your diet. It is also very easy to prepare and can be a great way to feed a large crowd or use up produce leftover in your fridge. Below is a delicious, kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing recipe for broccoli soup. Broccoli Soup Serves 8, 1/2 cup serving, 90 Calories, 2.5 grams fat, 310 mg sodium, 12 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, 6 grams protein Recipe courtesy of Cooking Matters Ingredients • 1 large onion • 1 large potato • 1 medium carrot • 2 large broccoli crowns • 1 medium stalk celery • 1 clove garlic • 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil • 1 whole bay leaf • 1 cup low-fat milk • 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth • 1 ounce low-fat cheddar cheese • 3/4 teaspoon salt

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Learn To Be A Beekeeper! by Cassandra Hage, Beekeeper

ive years ago, I came across a flyer that would change my life. It promoted the idea of learning how to “make your own honey,” which I realize now is silly – the bees do all of the work! A blossoming DIY-er and urban homesteader, I saw the workshop as an opportunity to learn about something else I could add to the mix. I love honey and bees seemed pretty interesting, so why not get some information? So I registered, then showed up for the workshop. Little did I know, before I left, I would be committing myself to beekeeping, committing my parents to hosting two hives, and embarking on an interesting and rewarding hobby unlike any other! The Beekeepers Workshop was my introduction to the Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Association (EMBA). It’s composed of a 100% volunteer core of highly dedicated individuals who are passionate about promoting beekeeping and training the next generation of backyard beekeepers. EMBA hosts monthly meetings that offer networking opportunities, Q&A, and high-quality presentations about topics ranging from how to do a hive inspection to how to make lip balm with your beeswax. Members range from experienced commercial beekeepers with 30+ years of experience to “newbees” who are just figuring it out. In addition to monthly meetings, EMBA puts on an incredible annual workshop with sessions for beginners and sessions for experienced beekeepers. EMBA recruits nationally renowned honeybee scientists, professors, and beekeepers to train attendees on current best practices and share cutting-edge research. As a beginner at the workshop, I didn’t know what to expect, but was pleased to find that EMBA had a plan for me! Throughout the day, the presenters took us through the ins and outs of beekeeping, covering topics like honeybee biology and how to perform a hive inspection. They answered questions like: How often will I get stung? How do I find the queen? How much will it cost me to start a

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he new year always seems to start off with a big, deep breath, like the kind you take as a car on a roller coaster reaches the peak and hangs for a moment before barreling down the track. If those first few seconds, suspended in the air, are the month of January, then the rest of the year is dominated by twists and turns through the legislative session, civil injustices, lawsuits, and environmental disasters, such as oil spills and floods. As we begin 2015 at the Missouri Coalition for the Environment we are gearing up for another year of thrills, watchdogging, advocating, and problem-solving. Our region faces many problems and what we know, as environmentalists, is that we are all connected. We understand that “injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere,” as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said – whether it threatens our brothers and sisters or the drinking water on which we all depend for life. We cannot anticipate every legislative action or

court ruling that 2015 will bring but here are a few things that we are braced and ready for: One of the greatest threats to the St. Louis region is the uncontrolled, underground fire in the Bridgeton landfill, which smolders alongside the radioactive wastes at the West Lake Landfill Superfund Site. What is needed is an independent risk assessment, increased safety measures for residents and workers, and the removal of the radioactive wastes away from people and water. Missouri’s unhealthy dependence on coal continues to risk our children’s health and exacerbate the impacts of climate change. Continuing to pour unlimited amounts of carbon dioxide into the air in the name of “cheap” energy means we all pay the price in emergency room visits and missed school and work days for asthma and respiratory illnesses. It means more flood damage and crop loss. The solar industry has demonstrated successfully that we can provide thousands of jobs and cut energy costs for consumers while reducing our carbon imprint. We must keep up the pressure to secure a more affordable, healthier, cleaner, and safer energy future for Missouri. And we will dive deeper into the issues that connect food, health, and the environment because when we make locally grown fruits and vegetables affordable we improve health and the soil and water on which we all depend. You can read about these issues and more at www.moenviron.org. So buckle up and hang on for the ride! Visit www.moenviron.org to learn more.

Protecting Our Communities and Ourselves by Don Fitz

eople need to actively to protect themselves from poisons toxins like Agent Orange and rubber mulch. Challenges to communities include infrastructure issues such as storm water control and planned overdevelopment. January 2015 episodes of Green Time TV explore these issues. Is it too extreme to talk about use of Agent Orange as chemical warfare? The first January Green Time show features Michael McPhearson, of Veterans For Peace, looking at Agent Orange, including its long term effects on US soldiers, Vietnamese civilians and plant and animal life in Viet Nam. He explores how military personnel have been affected by depleted uranium and other chemicals in recent wars. Why should we be concerned about storm water? How do soil compaction and asphalt surfaces affect water? During the second January show, Lance LeComb, of Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD), and Lorin Crandall, of Missouri Coalition for the Environment discuss MSD’s dual functions regarding waste water and storm water infrastructure . They look natural watersheds, rain gardens, trees, native plants and riparian buffers. Did you know that rubber tires are full of toxins that are skin and eye irritants and that their chemicals can stunt the growth of plants and contaminate ground water? For years, tires have been considered a hazardous waste. But now, they are being ground up for rubber mulch to be put on children’s playgrounds and to be used in yards. During the third January show, Donna Jones, Elected Member of St. Louis School Board, and University City resident Rachel Slaughter address dangers of rubber mulch. The fourth January show features Romona Taylor Williams, of Metro St. Louis Coalition for Inclusion & Equity (M-SLICE), and Rev. Elston McCowan, of the Gateway Green Alliance, discussing how urban renewal dismantled the infrastructure of the black community. They also look at how cities like Paris, France are built more sustainably and how development could happen without excluding people. Romona Taylor Williams is back for the final Green Time episode with Samuel Taylor, of Washington University’s Center for Social Development. They dis-

cuss the St. Louis Sustainability Plan and demographic changes in north St. Louis. What are psychological and social costs of gentrification? How does the rapid gentrification in St. Louis differ from patterns in other communities? What could sustainable development look like? January shows include “Agent Orange. American Chemical and Biological Warfare,” “Introducing MSD Project Clear,” “The Hazards of Rubber Mulch,” “Carfree Cities: The Gritty Details,” “Cully Grove,” and “Village Market - Non-Profit, Super Local” Green Time appears at noon on Saturdays in St. Louis on Channel 24-1 and at 8 pm on Mondays in St. Louis on Channel 24-2, Springfield on Channel 39, Joplin on Channel 36 and Marshfield on Channel 17. Green Time programs air on these dates: ·January 3 & 5: “Veterans of Chemical Warfare” ·January 10 & 12: “Storm Water Management” · January 17 & 19: “Will Rubber Mulch Make You Safe or Sorry?” · January 24 & 26: “Redeveloping North St. Louis” · January 31 & February 2: “Redevelopment Traumas” “Like” Gateway Greens on Facebook and click “Get notifications.” Also see Green Time on greentime.tv. If you would like to help produce Green Time TV call 314-7278554 or email don@greentime.tv.

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Our Resolution: Save Energy & Money with the 25x20 Campaign By Johanna Schweiss, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter

usinesses, schools, municipalities, institutions, and houses of worship in the St. Louis region have stepped up to show their commitment to the environment and to their bottom line. How? By taking the 25x20 pledge to benchmark building energy use. Benchmarking is the process of measuring how much energy a building consumes over time, and comparing that performance to the past and to other comparable buildings. The 25x20 Campaign’s goal is to reduce regional building energy consumption by 25% by the year 2020. This goal aligns with the City of St. Louis greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. The High Performance Building Initiative, coordinated by the St. Louis Regional Chamber and U.S. Green Building Council – Missouri Gateway Chapter, launched the campaign in January of 2014, and since that time a diverse set of building owners have jumped on board. Participants in the 25x20 campaign range from operators of one building, such as Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Ferguson and the Mid-County YMCA, to some of the region’s largest institutions and most recognizable names, like the Cardinals, Express Scripts, and Saint Louis University. SLU joined the 25x20 campaign in August, pledging to benchmark the energy consumed by their 134 buildings. These buildings range from very recently completed projects to buildings over 120 years in age, and include residence halls, academic halls, sports arenas and research

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Caring For Backyard Birds All Year Long by Mitch Leachman Executive Director St. Louis Aububon Society

ost people think only of birdfeeders when it comes to helping support our backyard birds. While feeders do provide supplemental food nutrition for a variety of common bird species, water and shelter can be even more valuable to the birds. Further, native plants are an exciting and sustainable way to more fully support their life cycle, especially breeding. Bird feeding is easy and need not be expensive. A variety of mixes are available at specialty bird stores, pet stores, hardware/nursery and even grocery stores. However, quality feeders are best left to the experts at the bird stores, especially since most are guaranteed and readily repaired/replaced if damaged. Folks there can also explain the details of seed type by feeder and type of bird. Feeders should be located where you can easily see and enjoy them and mostly in the open. Avoid placing adjacent to shrubs or other dense plantings where predators can hide, and if you have a cat you allow outside on its own, please skip the bird feeding. Water is often overlooked, but as essential to birds as it is to us humans. Bird baths can be procured at most of the places listed earlier for feed, but are not required. Most any wide and shallow container will work; I prefer the large plastic plant saucers the home improvement and hardware stores sell for about $10. They can be placed most anywhere, are easy to clean and hold up year-round. I even leave one out in winter

with an electric heater—yup, birds need water in winter, too. Like feeders and water, bird houses should be installed where readily visible to you, while respecting the needs and safety of the birds. Breeding season is still months away, but cold weather roosts are sought after all winter. Small birds often use bird houses as shelter. For most suburban yards, a wren box is best with an entrance hole no larger than 1 1/8 inches in diameter. Bluebirds are amazing, but their needs are too particular for most St. Louis neighborhoods. Finally, native plants provide essential bird food directly with fruit and seeds and support a variety of plant-eating insects which are in turn eaten by birds. In fact, all of Missouri’s songbirds need insects to provide protein to their babies. For additional details, see “Landscaping for Life” in the May 2014 Healthy Planet. Birds are a colorful and musical part of our natural world. With some planning and very little investment, you can help sustain them while enjoying each and every winged miracle! ResouRCes: Bird Feeding Basics: http://web4.audubon.org/bird/at_home/bird_feeding/in dex.html Nest Boxes: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/page.aspx?pid=1139 Native Plants for Birds: http://stlouisaudubon.org/conservation/BCH/index.php

Nature Wisdom

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Brigid’s Cloth

he beginnings of spring can be noted near the first of February if you pay close attention. Hours of light and warmth increasing each day cause seeds to begin stirring beneath the hard winter ground. The life force of the green world may even show itself with brave early shoots of crocus pushing through the snow. The celebration of the emergence of spring is known as the Feast of the Flame or St. Brigid’s Day. The goddess Brigid was such a strong deity of the native people that when Christianity came to Ireland she was transformed into Saint Brigid. An old saying goes “Brigid breathes life into the mouth of dead winter.” She tends the fire of illumination as she melts the coldness of winter. Candles are lit in profusion celebrating the return of longer days and warmth. Brigid’s Cloak is made of heavenly sunbeams. Sunbeams have been honored in many cultures as indications of Divine Presence in our lives. The custom of blessing Brigid’s Cloth on the eve of February First has been observed for generations in Celtic households. On that night, take a piece of white unwashed cloth. Hang it outside where it can absorb the light of the sun, moon and stars for the night and the day. It was believed Brigid walked the earth during that time and would bless the cloth as she passed. Bring the cloth in and tear, do not cut, into strips. This is traditionally done by women and then stored in the thatch above the door of

the cottage. I place my Brigid’s Cloth in a basket and hang it near the doorway. Brigid’s Cloth can be used for healing, crafting, writing, or other works of inspiration. I’ve used the strips as prayer flags hanging from trees, placed under pillows, twisted around tools, as a collar on my dog Morgan. I’ve wrapped Brigid’s Cloth around body parts needing healing, bringing Brigid’s light, warmth and blessings. One of her powers is guardianship of the land. When I pray for a place, I tie a Cloth strip in a tree and envision Brigid’s Cloak cast over the entire area. I ask her to wrap her Cloak around the land and all beings upon it as a protective and healing circle. Aligned with the element of Fire to forge and mold, Brigid is the spirit of transformation, change and regeneration. She presides as midwife of the arts of poetry, healing, smithcraft. Feel her wise presence in moments of creativity and motivation. Her role as fire keeper and guardian of the hearth manifests daily at home through hospitality, cooking, and crafting, breathing new life into everyday activities. The Feast of the Flame is a time to purify the physical, psychic and soulful strands of life to prepare for the coming year. Light your candles, hang your Brigid’s Cloth and make a prayer to the ancient Celtic Fire Goddess. “Help me breathe life into whatever is dead around me. Let your radiance shine in my life so that my actions may sparkle with the heavenly light the Creator of the Elements showers upon us.” Check out Pat’s “Nature Chronicles” for musings on the Human-Nature relationship. Go to pattuholske.com. See her Wild Wreaths and Prayer Wheels crafted from Ozark native plants at willowrainherbalgoods.com.

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anuary is the beginning of a new garden year and time of the Seed Catalog Ritual. A time of dreaming, planning and planting those perfect gardens in the heart of a gardener, where gardens first need to grow. The ritual is pretty much the same each year. A list of the seed companies whose catalogs I want to look at, a list of plants I want to check out and maybe grow from seed, and a list of plants I have successfully grown and want to grow again. My first choice for seeds is from companies that are committed to heirlooms, organically grown and non-gmo seeds. I gather the lists, the pile of catalogs, my laptop computer, a cup of warm tea and a blanket. I find a comfortable spot where I can wrap the blanket around myself, sip my tea and look at the catalogs in paper or online. I first look at the printed catalogs. I skim each page and turn down the corners of pages I want to come back to. I go online next. I jot down the pages I want to come back to online as I continue browsing. In this first part of the Seed Catalog Ritual, I don’t look for anything specific. It is a wide search and exploration of all the beautiful plants for flower and edible gardens. This wide exploration brings the feeling of unlimited possibility. A sense of awe and gratitude over takes me for the shapes, colors and tastes that are available from these little miracles of seeds. All we have to do is plant the seeds and this universe of wonder comes alive. Often hours and hours pass in this euphoria of plant possibilities as I look at the catalogs. I then begin to look at the lists of plants I want to check out and ones I want to grow again. This

I am brought back to the limits of space, climate, time and money. How much space do I really have, how much sun shines in those spaces, what can be planted in cool weather and what needs to wait, how much care can I give, how much money can I spend? These are all questions that I start to ask as I narrow my choices. There are twenty different kinds of tomatoes that are all appealing, but I know tomatoes will grow in only a couple of places with enough sun. The squirrels leave the small tomatoes alone. I have three perfect trellises already in place. One tomato package of heirloom cherry seeds will do. My favorite flower to grow from seed is zinnia and my favorite zinnia is Queen Lime Red, a mixture of greens, yellows and pinks. Although I love most of the colors and shapes, this year I will only try apricot cactus zinnia and white polar bear. I imagine each area of my gardens and what space for plants this year. I am adding more edibles into my flower garden, so I want ones that are first of all tasty, but also look good in my front yard. The yellow cherry tomatoes and ruby swiss chard fit into the color scheme. As I get more specific, it doesn’t take long to figure out what seeds I can realistically grow. I make my lists, send in my orders and let those seeds take root in my heart and mind as I wait for the time to plant. Here are my favorite seed companies. They all have online catalogs. Some are only online. Additional online searches with bring up hard to find and other special seeds you may be looking for. Bakers Creek Heirlooms, rareseeds.com (heirloom & non gmo – most beautiful catalog, MO company )

he U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that about 40 percent of the food produced in America never gets eaten. Supermarkets and restaurants discard much of it, with more than 30 million tons of food and organic waste ending up in landfills each year. Fortunately, environmentally sound change is afoot. In October, 2014, Massachusetts began enforcing new legislation prohibiting any entity that produces more than one ton of food waste a month from sending it to a landfill. Newly passed laws in Rhode Island and California will have those states enforcing a similar ban in 2016. As the Washington Post detailed earlier this month (“Supermarkets take up composting but waste delivery system lags” Nov. 3, 2014) food waste composting remains cumbersome. For example, Safeway stores on the East Coast first ship collected compostable organics to a return center in Maryland where it is pooled before being trucked another 100 miles to a compost facility. In contrast, St. Louis is blessed with an efficient and expanding food waste recycling network with more than 200 participants. The initiative – which recently crossed the 50,000-ton-mark in measured organic waste diverted from local landfills – owes much of its success to the decision of Straub’s in 2010 to become a charter member with program sponsor, St. Louis Composting. “They were hungry for our ‘green’ waste and diverting our organics to them enabled us to reduce the High Mowing Seeds, highmowingseeds.com (all organic, some heirloom non gmo) Johnny’s Select Seeds, johnnyseeds.com (some organic & heirloom , non gmo) Renee’s Seeds, reneesgarden.com (some heirloom, non gmo) Seeds of Change, seedsofchange.com (all organic & mostly heirloom, non gmo)

waste we were sending to landfills,” recalls Greg Lehr, a 15-year Straub’s employee and the grocer’s chief produce buyer. “We also hoped to save on trash hauling fees, but that hasn’t turned out to be a significant factor.” What has proved significant is the amount of organic waste the grocer’s four stores have diverted from landfills – more than 150 tons in a handful of years. Orange rinds, lettuce churnings, melon rinds and corn husks lead the recyclables list, says Lehr. “We squeeze 33 tons of oranges a year. That makes a lot of rinds.” Composting is easy, notes Lehr. “Employees simply load roll-away totes with organics. The totes are collected twice a week. A chart tells new employees what is compostable and what isn’t.” Every spring, when Straub’s stocks one-cubic-yard bags of compost, Lehr lets customers know the role the grocer had in making it. “People feel good about it when they know. At the Clayton store, we sold about 200 bags this spring. Composting fills a community need.” In addition to fruits and vegetables, items being composted are breads and cereal; dairy; coffee grounds, filters and tea bags; compostable service ware and some soiled paper goods. Upon entering the composting stream the food waste is mixed with other organic material, primarily yard trimmings. Six months later – following precisely timed manipulation – it is transformed into lawn- and garden-ready compost. www.stlcompost.com. www.straubs.com Select Seeds, selectseeds.com (antique flowers, non gmo) Territorial Seeds, www.territorialseed.com (some organic, non gmo) Turtle Seeds turtletreeseed.org (all organic & biodynamic, non gmo) Linda Wiggen Kraft can be contacted at 314504-4266 or visit www.creativityforthesoul.com.

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he growing obesity problem globally has become too large to ignore. Almost one-third of the world’s population is overweight and more than one-third of Americans are obese. The estimated global cost per year is 2 trillion dollars. Being overweight is not just a cosmetic issue – it causes serious health issues. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes and cancers. Fat is where much of the toxic burden is stored. The more fat we add – the more toxic we become. A BMI (body mass index) over 25 is considered overweight and a BMI over 30 is considered obese. The BMI is an estimate of body fat. What has changed in the last twenty years that is contributing to the problem? • Fast food restaurants • Prepackaged processed food • Hidden sugars and increased consumption, deceptive marketing and labels • High stress work and lifestyle • Poor quality foods are cheaper • Introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms • Increased use of pesticides • Not enough exercise • Lack of balance between work and relaxation The good news is that weight loss has a significant positive impact on these diseases reducing and even eliminating them. Diet is a powerful modifiable risk factor and should be the first

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Examples abound in the natural world of asked for it from Santa and resolved something from apparent nothing, and vice to maintain it in the New Year. An versa. Like the elegantly efficient way, when adjusted attitude, and do I ever need life leaves bodies, that physical components it. are recycled into stuff like soil so new physiI’ve been stuck in a state of crabby reaccal plants will grow. Hey presto: compost tions, angry feelings, an overall dim view of happens! things. I sense that I am not alone, but social Where every end is a beginning, no-thing awareness does not make this oppressive state starts to feel OK, thrives in its place in the inhabitable. Frequent tweaking worked for a great scheme of things, essential to life’s while but my sorry attitude is sacred balance. really due for a transforma- Where every end is Guided by a motto adopttion. ed from nature - In Cycles We a beginning, Time to dust off attitudeTrust – a person can bravely no-thing starts to embrace the un-known, trustchanging tools I’ve used many times before: it to come ‘round again to feel OK, thrives in ing Questions, knowledge, faith things you can get your mind in the process. My first step its place in the great around. And changing mind is in attitudinal problem-solving (frequent flyer) ticket to scheme of things, atransformation! is to know what I intend to change. Not just identify it, Yet what minds in this essential to life’s know it. Find the light in my whipped-up world can tolersacred balance. heart of darkness. It’s pretty ate even the idea of the noconvoluted in here right now, so this looks zone? When was the last time you completely like a job for the Jean Ponzi Theory of stilled your flow of thought-forms? Boss Negativity. Brain is so unwilling to take a b-r-e-a-k. This Experience in feminism, mysticism, the is certainly true of my mind. I know I get a arts and eco-logic have shown me time and habit-forming super-charge from constant again that the true nature of Negative plays by multi-tasking, the anti-no-thing drug, As Seen its own sweet, honorable rules. For wellbeing (constantly) on TV. No need to trek to Canada in the realm of Negative, IS-ness as usual is for a socialized Rx freebie for this one. unsustainable, because Negativity ISN’T. However desperate I may be for inner Perspectives that are hip to Zen seem to change, a Mind-Bypass is too radical a procehave the healthiest take on Negativity. Far dure. I can’t afford it anyway, given what I from cutting it off as “bad,” you truly value believe to be my purpose in life. For the good zero, zip, nada, zilch, no way, nil and void. of Whole Self I had best say “know,” with You ain’t afraid-a NO-THANG. You can give feeling, to heart-level operations. your all for naught, and feel yourself, in This is a big shift for brain-based me, but essence, as no body. You can boldly go … it’s something – and no-thing – for which I’m nowhere. willing to make some time and space. It’s also Sadly, this is not a popular or very practia kind of tune-up I expect to have to take cal M.O. in the U.S.A. today. We frantically myself in for periodically, all my life. fill up time and mind, mouth and charge card, Inhale. Exhale. Pause for thanks in empty basement, dance card. Too much of everyas well as full spaces. Affirm with feeling: In thing makes one one-sided. This is “bad.” Cycles We Trust. What part of NO do we understand? And what will I use to keep my retooled Any good student of duality can tell you attitude in tune? Nothing! that opposites are constantly becoming each other. Breathe in, you will soon breathe out. Jean Ponzi hosts the environmental talk Night and day alternate like clockwork. show “Earthworms” every Monday, 7-8 p.m. Qualities of male and female – in other words, It’s live, green and lively on 88-1 FM KDHX yang and yin - make up every type of life and podcast for your convenience at form, body style being one of many options. www.kdhx.org/ondemand.

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anuary, for many, is considered a time of new beginnings. We come charging into a new year, full of resolutions to lose those few extra pounds that we’ve gained, to be more productive, or to quit smoking. But what often happens, is that after working towards these goals for a short bit of time, we experience a sense of let-down or mild depression, almost like a rebound from the holidays. We feel family tensions and sometimes thinly veiled anger. There is a voice within that seems to be telling us that something just isn’t right. And before you know it, you’ve already fallen behind in your efforts to “get it together this year”. And the more one drifts, the more anxious or depressed they get, and repeating these unwanted behaviors, as they find themselves back in the same place they were last year. It happens so frequently, this “drift” from New Year resolutions, that there ought to be a name for it, like there is for seasonal affective disorders. Attempting to change one’s life by behaviorally addressing issues on the surface, such as losing weight, quitting smoking, or being more productive is certainly a noble and valiant effort towards better living. However, attempting to make profound changes in life without addressing the underlying issues at the source of these unwanted problems is like trying to fix a leak in the roof by putting a bucket underneath it. You’ll address the problem, but the water will still flow.

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Shed the “Limiting Labels” for a Happy New Year

by Janie Oelke & Myriam Boter, LCLMT

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ell here we are at the end of another year. It’s that time when everyone starts thinking about those many goals they wanted to accomplish that have slipped by, yet again, unrealized for the umpteenth time. These would include the ever-popular New Year’s goals such as losing weight, saving more money, going back to school, hitting the gym, etc. However, I would like to encourage everyone to consider adopting a different type of goal this year. This is the goal of shedding the limiting labels that you place on yourself. When clients seek my services, wanting to change some aspect of their lives, one of the first things I introduce them to is the concept of labeling themselves. People label themselves as depressed, unable to lose weight, the one who always makes bad choices in relationships, the person who becomes too overwhelmed to cope with parenthood, the person who is too damaged to be loved, etc. The problem with these labels is that they are so limiting. Unfortunately, these

internal messages can cause us to stall on progressing in life and sadly may become a self-fulfilling prophecy which then reinforces this faulty internal message. I understand that the thought of changing these internal labels can seem nearly impossible. However, some simple behavioral therapy techniques are all that is needed to begin to remove the roadblocks and achieve your self-designed life. Then, as the limiting labels begin to melt away, small steps are all that is required to set the wheel in motion, as its own inertia will lead to change in many other areas in your life. So, this New Year, forget about making those same, tired-old resolutions that haven’t happened yet and just keep making you feel a failure for not meeting them. Instead, this New Year, make the resolution to shed the limiting labels that you may be putting on yourself. Learn to become conscious of the negative labeling/self-talk that you engage in. Think about just how often you catch yourself thinking or saying negative, limiting statements. If you can master this, you will have no problem setting and achieving many of your goals in life. Christine Kniffen, LCSW is a Relationship Coach and Therapist. Call for a free consultation today at 314-374-8396.

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St. Louis Fitness Alliance Announces Top 10 Healthiest Restaurants in St. Louis

he Fitness Alliance, an association of health club owners, managers and other industry leaders, just released their list of the top 10 healthiest restaurants in Saint Louis. Making the list is: Frida’s and Winslow’s in University City, Crushed Red in Clayton and Kirkwood, Athlete Eats and Purple Martin in St. Louis City, a local food delivery service called Metabolic Meals, Fit Flavors in Chesterfield, Hot Pot in Kirkwood, Nathalie’s in the Central West End and Seedz in Clayton. The campaign was sponsored by Rain Crow Ranch, a grass fed beef farm in Missouri that supplies local restaurants with high quality meat that is raised in a healthier manner. The process of vetting the restaurants consisted of these functions: 1. Voting by local fitness industry leaders 2. Input from local restaurateurs. 3. Feedback from local farms and suppliers 4. Analysis of menu options by local dietician 5. Evaluation of ingredients and suppliers by local dietician and fitness expert, Abby Herrick. “We focused much more on the quality of the ingredients and making sure they were real food. That’s why you’ll find the restaurants on the list can also offer desserts and other tasty treats. It takes a lot of hard work and passion to ensure that certain standards are met and it was important to know that restaurants selected had solid values in maintaining that integrit,.” Herrick said. St. Louis Fitness Alliance Chapter Director, Travis Moore, says of the campaign, “We had several goals in pursuing this campaign. First, we wanted to raise awareness of, and be an advocate for, the healthy restaurants in St. Louis. Our hope is that more St. Louis locals would seek higher quality ingredients from the places they buy food and that they would also be willing to pay higher prices for higher quality food. Lastly, we wanted to build a bridge between healthy restaurants and health clubs because we noticed that exercisers tend to be more motivated if they are also eating healthy. Conversely, people who eat healthy are also more prone to start, and continue, a workout program. It was a strategic way to help both industries and work together to combat the nation’s healthcare crisis.” The three themes connecting the healthy restaurants were: the sourcing of local ingredients that are organic and chemical-free when possible, recipe’s made from scratch with real food, and accommodating special dietary needs like glutenfree or vegetarian options. Crushed Red offers a variety of options to make pizza healthy and delicious with whole grain or gluten free crust options and a multitude of healthy chop salads. They have two locations, one in Clayton and one in Kirkwood.

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Two of the restaurants are located in University City and they each grow their own food, Fridas, best known for being sugar and butter free, and having amazing fruit and veggie smoothies, and Winslow’s Home, which offers a very warm country feel with a robust menu. Athlete Eats is in the South Grand neighborhood and is famous for not just healthy and great tasting food and drinks, but also for providing meals to many of our local professional athletes in town. Purple Martin, also in the South Grand area of Fox Park, offers a great menu and nightlife as well. They have a weekly game night they call Cards and Cocktails, which is on Tuesday nights. Two spots that made the list aren’t restaurants in the traditional sense, but specialize in amazingly healthy food for St. Louisans. Metabolic Meals is a St. Louis based gourmet food delivery service that has also gained a lot of traction with professional athletes and specializes in fat-loss, sports performance and overall balanced health. In Chesterfield, Fit Flavors offers amazingly delicious and portion controlled meals for takeout. One of Kirkwood’s hottest restaurants, The HotPot combines the health and excitement of Asian influenced cuisine with a casual corner coffee shop. Their food and smoothies are incredibly fresh, all-natural and delicious. Nathalie’s, in the Central West End, offers a very sophisticated urban atmosphere and entertaining nightlife, combined with responsibly grown artisan cuisine directly from their farm in Clarksville, Missouri. And finally, Seedz Café, in the DeMun neighborhood of Clayton, an earthy restaurant that is as fantastically organic as it is committed to serving

the community with authentic love and healthy food. “What started as a simple way to unite the two worlds of fitness and nutrition, quickly began to flourish into something much bigger. It brought me a lot of joy to get to know the restaurant owners, their philosophy and ultimate purpose in wanting to make a difference in the community. Getting to see behind scenes of the restaurants and developing relationships with the owners on more of a personal level really brought a deeper appreciation and understanding for how they are serving St. Louis,” Herrick concluded. Abby Herrick can be reached at Abby@TheFitnessAlliance.org About The Fitness Alliance: The mission of The Fitness Alliance is to connect, inspire and equip fitness industry leaders on a local level for personal and professional development through local events. By growing a network of chapters around the globe, The Fitness Alliance is recruiting and training leaders who have the character, competency and commitment to recruit and train other leaders to transform the way the world understands fitness, prioritizes exercise, and values health. The vision of the organization is known as the 2040 Project and aims to increase fitness participation from 20% of the population to 40% of the population by the year 2040. They hope to accomplish this through collaborating to develop new products and programs that raise the bar for the fitness industry and increase health globally. For more information about The Fitness Alliance, you can call them at 314-378-9375 or visit them at www.TheFitnessAlliance.org.

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Not All Body Wraps are Created Equal by Linda Hoff

omen have been concerned with cellulite and inch loss since the beginning of time. And, women have been using various body wrap solutions to treat these conditions forever. But did you know that not all body wraps are the same? Cellulite is a toxic body condition caused by waste materials being trapped between cells, living a toxic lifestyle, water retention, a sluggish lymphatic system, hardening of the connective tissue and lack of circulation and lymphatic flow through cellulite prone areas. The following contribute to cellulite formation: crash dieting followed by weight gain, constipation, fatty foods, not enough water consumption, lack of exercise, alcohol/caffeine/nicotine, excess weight, increased hormonal activity, stress and drugs/medications. The only way to address this condition is by internal detoxification, regular internal cleansing body wraps, eating cleansing foods, daily exercise and massage. In other words, following a healthy lifestyle. Salt solutions, mineral salt wraps, seaweed wraps and liquid herbal wraps all promote toxins and water to come out through the pores. This leads to dehydration. And as soon as you hydrated the inches come back. Clay wraps draw impurities from the skin. Again causing dehydration. Thigh creams and spot wraps all work by using a chemical to shrink cells by removing moisture from the skin and tissues. Not only do they cause dehydration, but also add harmful chemicals to the body. The M'lis Internal Cleansing Wrap uses an herbal formulation that works inside the body by increasing circulation and flushing waste and toxins trapped in the tissues out through the lymphatic system. Created by a biochemist over 30 years ago, research shows increasing circulation and lymphatic flow creates cleansing of the tissues, healthy inch loss and diminished cellulite. These results are considered permanent (when following a healthy lifestyle) and completely safe. For best results a series of 3-6 wraps is recommended. Once per week or for every 5-10 pounds lost if used as part of a weight loss program. The benefits of the M'lis Internal Cleansing Body Wrap include: 4-14 inch lost with each wrap, cellulite reduction, results are immediate and the treatment is warm, pampering and comfortable. Call for your free consultation today! 314-803-0784. Linda Hoff, owner and master esthetician at Healthy Beauty Solutions 8780 Big Bend Blvd/Suite B, Webster Groves, MO 63119 31-803-0784 / linda@healthybeautysolutions.com

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What’s New In The St. Louis ART SCENE for 2015

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aybe it happened to you over the holidays: you were at a party and someone asked you, “So, what’s new?” And maybe your response was, “Oh, not much. Same old-same old, you know.” Right. It happens to everyone. That is exactly the initiative that caused Anne Murphy and Jane Langa to found MindFest, “niche classes, unique and quirky, fun classes definitely outside the box for the intellectuallycurious adult.” Are you intrigued yet? Read on! Personally, I’ve always used the month of January to take a class or two, just to jump start the year with fresh ideas or to try something new. MindFest offers classes on art, food, life+style, music, pop culture, St. Louis Gems, tech-savvy, and worldwise. Being busy women themselves, Anne and Jane immediately recognized the fact that everyone is pressed for time these days. A semester-long class is attractive but often just not possible to fit into hectic schedules. But a onenight, hour-and-a-half seminar, led by entertaining experts in each field? That’s a different story! Said Anne, “When Jane and I met, we found we shared a passion for the curious and quirky. The more we talked, the more inspired we were by the interesting-ness of life. We founded MindFest to bring people together to share knowledge and have fun.” The classes start on Wednesday, January 7 (what else are you doing on a Wednesday evening anyway?!), at The Novel Neighbor bookstore, 7905 Big Bend, as well as at subjectappropriate locations. Reasonably-priced at $20 per class, register for one or for multiples (save $10). Classes are informal, informative, and capped at just 20 students, so you can ask lots of questions. Upcoming topics include Be SelfieSavvy, Exploring Jazz, How to Choose Your Handheld Devices, Philosophy & the Art of Living. Check it out a www.mindfeststl.com. I’ll see you in a class or two! While January may be a month of frosty cold temperatures, leave it to Dance St. Louis to heat things up On January 30 and 31, “Song of Eva Peron” is presented by Tango Buenos Aires at the Touhill Performing Arts Center, on the UMSL campus. “Song of Eva Perón” traces Perón’s epic life—from her ascent to fame in the 1930s to her death in 1952. Starting from nothing but propelled by the influence of the Tango, which she first heard while growing up in the slums of Buenos Aires, Eva attained stardom and bloomed to be Argentina‘s First Lady. Her story brought her worldwide acclaim and still resonates with her millions of admirers. Sparkling and poignant, “Song of Eva Perón” highlights the flowering of a humble and beautiful woman. It’s the tale of a larger-than-life figure put into traditional Tango dance and music from Buenos Aires. The passionate performance will enthrall you as the dancers flawlessly execute the Tango with impressive, intricate muscular grace and interlacing movements. The Washington Post describes Tango Buenos Aires style as "...repeatedly crafted swirling, fast-paced tapestries of movement,

25 as long as there is a seat available. More than just a student discount program, Concert Pass Collaborative gives the pass holder opportunities to attend a wide variety of musical events. Such a deal! Participating organizations of the Concert Pass Collaborative are Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, The Sheldon Classic Concerts, St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, Chamber Project St. Louis, St. Louis Women’s Hope Chorale, and Saint Louis Chamber Chorus. Student budgets can be so very limited, but this is a great opportunity for them to take in the best in St. Louis’ cultural scene. Spread the word!

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Why Isn’t My Son Getting Better? part III of III By Dr. James Feinberg Child Clinical Psychologist

n part I, I addressed how an inadequate psychological/psychiatric evaluation often results in boys not benefitting from mental health treatment. In part II, I addressed how other mental health provider (“MHP”) factors can contribute to treatment failures. In this last segment, common parental mistakes, leading to complications in treatment, are addressed. Typically, at the root of these mistakes, is a lack of information about the mental health field and the treatment process. For example: Over the years, I have encountered many parents who mistakenly believed that all MHP’s were created equal and that any MHP could treat their son. Wrong! Child and adolescent MHP’s are highly educated as well as extensively trained in treating these specific populations. So, choose very carefully who treats your son. Whereas, other parents believed that briefly consulting a MHP whenever a crisis arose was sufficient. The inherent problem with this “crisis oriented approach” is that the symptom may temporarily improve but the underlying cause was not addressed, never mind resolved. Consequently, additional crises continue to occur until you do so. Along, those same lines, I have encountered other parents who believed that boys could be treated in 6 appointments or less. Although insurance companies may perpetuate this myth, this really isn’t possible because of what’s involved in estab-

lishing rapport, getting the lay of the land, and then facilitating change. In my 25+ years of experience, the greater the emotional distress of the boy, the more serious the problem(s), and/or the longer duration of the problem(s), the longer it will take for that boy to make significant as well as lasting changes. Typical duration of treatment for boys under my care ranges from 6 months – 2 years. So, sticking with treatment, getting to the root of the problem, and then resolving it is definitely in the best interest of your son as well as family. Yet, other parents I have interacted with initially didn’t understand how frequently changing MHP’s was actually counterproductive. Obviously, the inherent problem with this approach is that you’re starting all over again every time you consult a new MHP. However, because children and teens develop a close relationship with MHP’s who help them solve problems, these kids and teens often have difficulty transitioning to a new MHP. Consequently, if you change MHP’s too many times, your son will quickly learn not to invest in future MHP’s as well as in the treatment process. So, be proactive. Research whom you consult and how they conduct business, as well as examine the treatment decisions you make as a parent so that your son’s struggles are short-lived and his future is bright! For additional information, you may contact Dr. James Feinberg, child clinical psychologist, and his therapy dog extraordinaire, Grace, at 314966-0880 or at www.stlouischildpsychologist.com.

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Resolve To Meditate in 2015! by Shirley Stoll

ly reduced through meditation, our minds and bodies function with more effectiveness, creating health, vitality and happiness! Resolve to meditate in 2015! Shirley Stoll is certified by Dr. Deepak Chopra to teach Primordial Sound Meditation. Contact Shirley Stoll to reserve space in a class in 2015. Discounts are available for senior citizens, full time students, and military personnel. For information on upcoming classes call 800-796-1144 or email shirlstoll@gmail.com. Or visit www.MeditationConnect.com.

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nterest in health and fitness seems to spike in the new year as people resolve to replace holiday goodies with healthier choices. Of course, health and wellness are important year round, and some people not only want to stay healthy themselves, they want to help others live healthier lives. If you’re interested in preparing for a healthcare career, there are a variety of career paths you could pursue – including Fitness Training, Massage Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Missouri College offers programs in those fields as well as others, such as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, and Medical Administrative Specialist. Whether you’re looking for hands-on involvement in caring for patients’ healthcare needs or in work that supports those needs in an office setting, Missouri College can help you get started. Their programs put you in settings that simulate real world environments to help you experience what the workplace is really like. Through hands-on learning activities, clinical experience, and supportive, knowledgeable instructors, you can develop essential skills, empathy and confidence in your judgment and abilities. Significant growth is expected in healthcare fields between 2012 and 2022. The need for Occupational Therapy Assistants is projected to

increase by 41%, with 23% higher demand for Massage Therapists and 13% for Fitness Trainers. Missouri College has been helping people prepare for challenging and rewarding professional opportunities for over 45 years. The college is located at 1405 S. Hanley Road in Brentwood, Missouri. If you would like to learn more about the programs mentioned here or other programs offered, you can contact them at 888-6287333 or visit missouricollege.edu. They are enrolling now for classes that will start January 26th. *www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupationaltherapy-assistants-and-aides.htm; www.bls.gov /ooh/healthcare/massage-therapists.htm; www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/fitness-trainers-and-instructors.htm (visited December 09, 2014). Missouri College cannot guarantee employment or salary. Credits earned are unlikely to transfer. Missouri College is institutionally accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Find employment rates, financial obligations and other disclosures at www.missouricollege. edu/disclosures.

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

January is National Pet Training Month! by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM

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 territoriality 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 & Staff Clarkson-Wilson Veterinary Clinic Vet Pet Rescue Follow us on Facebook!

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ets are happiest and healthiest when kept indoors, especially during extreme cold snaps. In many areas, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. The best prescription for winter's woes is to keep your dog or cat inside with you and your family. The happiest dogs are those who are taken out frequently for walks and exercise but kept inside the rest of the time. Don't leave pets outdoors when the temperature drops. During walks, short-haired dogs may feel more comfortable wearing a sweater. No matter what the temperature is, windchill can threaten a pet's life. Pets are sensitive to severe cold and are at risk for frostbite and hypothermia during extreme cold snaps. Exposed skin on noses, ears and paw pads can quickly freeze and suffer permanent damage. A dog or cat is happiest and healthiest when kept indoors. If for some reason your dog is outdoors much of the day, he or she must be protected by a dry, draft-free shelter that is large enough to allow the dog to sit and lie down comfortably but small enough to hold in his/her body heat. The floor should be raised a few inches off the ground and covered with cedar shavings or straw. The doorway should be covered with waterproof burlap or heavy plastic. Courtesy of The Humane Society

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January 7, 14, 21, 28 MINDFEST BEGINS CLASSES Own 2015. Add more know-how to your Life Toolbox with Mind Fest's entertaining classes. Wednesday evenings at 7- 8:30pm beginning January 7. Limited classroom seating means small and personal classes. Advance registration guarantees your spot. Ta-da! The First Fabulous Four adds more wonder to January: January 7, 7p Be Selfie Savvy. Avoiding your selfie? Learn tricks and tools for making a selfie you love while you capture the moment. Psst: You could win a selfie-stick. $20 January 14, 7p Explore Jazz & How St. Louis Added The Cool. Expand your knowledge and get on beat. $25 January 21, 7p Select Your Tech: Understand Your Smart Phone and Tablet. Feeling overwhelmed? Unsure which device is right for you? You're not alone! Helpful guide included in this class. $20 January 28, 7p Philosophy and the Art of Living. Philosophy was a way of life in the ancient world. Learn techniques for creating calm. $25 . Classes are wallet friendly. Sign up for each one or Buy the Month and save. For class details, instructor bios, and to register for classes, visit www.mindfeststl.com. January 13 STATE oF ThE ChApTEr & SoCIAL Meet USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter members and leaders while taking a look back at 2014 and a look forward at plans for the upcoming year. Attendees will enjoy complimentary wine, beer, and appetizers. We hope you’ll join us in welcoming the new year and contributing to our goal of transforming the built environment! January 13, 5:30 – 7:30. Free to all, registration is required. LEARN MORE & REGISTER: www.usgbc-mogateway.org. January 10th DISCoVEr hEALTh CoAChING 9 am -12 noon. Do you have a passion for health and helping others? Join us for a presentation on the opportunity to become a Health Coach and help us in our mission to combat the obesity crisis in America. Overweight and obesity are the #1 cause of chronic disease and skyrocketing health care costs in our community. We have a program that connects clients with a safe, effective program that includes education and mentorship from their Health COach so they learn the skills necessary to maintain their weight and a healthy lifestyle. Our Health Coaches are compensated based on the number of clients they serve, and each coach can decide how much time they spend working with clients, so you can schedule your coaching work around what matters most to you. No-cost, no obligation information meeting. 9-10 a.m. is the introduction to health coaching, you may also stay for coach training 1012 a.m. Cost: Free. Held at DePaul Hospital May Community Education Center, 12303 DePaul Drive parking lot #3, Bridgeton, MO 63044. For details or to register call Dr Rebecca Gould 314-727-2120 or register online via HealingSTL.com or Meetup/HealingSTL January 13 INTEGrATING ALTErNATIVE MEDICINE WITh CoNVENTIoNAL MEDICINE FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion - Integrating Alternative Medicine with Conventional Medicine - Learn how to build your immune system and take charge of your health. If you are suffering from chronic conditions, you'll learn why you don't have to live with your "incurable" symptoms anymore. Topics covered include: Cancer, Heart Disease/Stroke, Diabetes, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, ADD/ADHD, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Food Allergies, Nutrition, and many more. You should come to this discussion also if you feel, "My Doctor said everything is fine! Then why do I feel so lousy?" Second Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm at our healing clinic Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist, 10908 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO 63146, Weaving Internal Medicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Call to verify meeting date; seating is limited, arrive early, 314-4327802. Patient stories at www.preventionandhealing.com. January 14 FrESh ThyME FArMErS MArkET opENS FIrST STorE IN ST. LouIS ArEA Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is opening its first St. Louis area store Wednesday, January 14, 2015. The store is located in Fairview Heights at 6569 North Illinois Street. Fresh Thyme grand openings are known as an exciting event for the whole family and showcase a free bag of groceries to the first 250 shoppers through the doors. The entire day will be filled with live entertainment, food samples and family activities. Fairview Heights’ grand opening promis-

es to be an enjoyable day for the whole family. Be sure to arrive early for the free grocery giveaway and stay for all the fun activities. Also, check-out additional in-store events which will be scheduled throughout the remainder of the week. Learn more at freshthyme.com. Keep in touch by liking us at facebook.com/freshthymefarmersmarkets and following us at twitter.com/freshthymefm. January 15 VISuAL JourNALING: uSING IMAGES To Go DEEpEr ThAN WorDS Learn to move beyond thought and words into feelings and intuitive knowledge...even if you can’t draw. Thursday evenings. January 15, 2015 – February 19, 2015. 7:009:00pm for (6 weeks) Words interpret our feelings; images reveal them. Imagery is our body-mind-spirit connection’s primary means of communication. Feelings always communicate information if we are willing to listen. Emotions repressed from the past remain stored away in our bodies, and can cause physical symptoms of varying severity, including physical pain, illness, weight concerns, depression, anxiety, panic or fear or intense reactions towards our loved ones. Often, just the act of getting in touch with how something really feels inside your body – rather than how you think it feels – is enough to offer a sense of relief and bring about great changes in our lives and relationships. Visual journaling can be used to: • Reduce stress • Release anger • Resolve conflicts • Get in touch with feelings and intuition • Give voice to your soul. No artistic ability required! Register early as space is limited! Classes held at First Congregational Church WG 10 W. Lockwood Ave. Webster Groves, MO 63119. Class will run for 6 weeks and clients will need to bring an 11”x 14”unlined journal the first night of class. For more info: 314.761.5310 or kateschroederlpc@gmail.com or www.kateschroederlpc.com. January 20 FrEE MoNThLy WELLNESS SupporT Group Free Monthly Prevention and Healing Support Group. This month's presenter is Michael Rehme, DDS. The topic is Biological Dentistry including a discussion on Defining Biological Dentistry. Biological means life and health enhancing. Biological Dentistry has one aim: to support and promote total health with healthier teeth, gums, and mouth. Teeth and mouth are connected to the Whole Body through bones, blood, lymph, fascia, emotions, food, water, air, and more. Come and learn the numerous ways your mouth can be related to your overall health and well being. Support Group Leaders: Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. and Chaplain Paul R. Johnson, M.Div. When: Third Tuesday each month (with an occasional exception) at 6:30 pm. at our healing clinic, Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist, 10908 Schuetz Road, St Louis, MO 63146, Weaving Internal Medicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Call to verify meeting date, 314-432-7802. For more information, read the article on our web site at www.PreventionAndHealing.com titled "New Medicine, New Biology: Spiritual Wellness, Spiritual Assessment, and Spiritual Care." January 20 CoNNECTING your hEALTh BETWEEN your TEETh AND BoDy FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion. Connecting Your Health Between Your Teeth and Body. You may not realize it, 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 27 CoMMuNITy SoLAr Attendees will be introduced to various community/shared solar models and gain a general understanding of benefits of and barriers to going solar on a community scale,

including policies and limitations shaping these models, and how they relate to the policy environment in Illinois and Missouri. Attendees will also learn about case studies in Illinois and similar markets to Missouri and Illinois. WHEN: January 27. LEARN MORE & REGISTER: www.usgbc-mogateway.org. January 17 GrEAT GrEEN ADVENTurES: MArVELouS MEDITErrANEAN With winter upon us, let’s visit the Mediterranean climate in the Temperate House. Here we’ll find flowers and trees that are sheltered from the cold outside. 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. January 17 & 18 EAGLE DAyS AT oLD ChAIN oF roCkS BrIDGE Missouri's winter eagle watching is spectacular. Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) through Eagle Days events around the state, or enjoy eagle-viewing on your own. Because of its big rivers, many lakes and expansive wetlands, Missouri is one of the leading lower 48 states for bald eagle viewing. Each fall, thousands of these great birds migrate south from their nesting range in Canada and the Great Lakes states to hunt in the Show-Me State. Eagles take up residence wherever they find open water and plentiful food. More than 2,000 bald eagles are typically reported in Missouri during winter. Jan. 17-18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge south of I-270 off Riverview Drive in St. Louis. Call 314-877-1309. January 26 WEIGhT AND WELLNESS 6:30-8:30pm . Join us and discover an optimal health program that will help you to reach your healthy weight goals. Our program has over 30 years of safety and success and is the only health optimization program that comes with a free ehalth coach to help you reach your goals. At this meeting you will also meet others who have lost weight with Take Shape for Life and get all your questions answered. Cost: Free. Held at DePaul Hospital May Community Education Center, 12303 DePaul Drive parking lot #3, Bridgeton, MO 63044. For details or to register call Dr Rebecca Gould 314-727-2120 or register online via HealingSTL.com or Meetup/HealingSTL. January 31 – March 22 orChID ShoW AT MISSourI BoTANICAL GArDEN “Orchids and Their Pollinators” The annual Orchid Show offers visitors a once-a-year opportunity to see a rotating display of hundreds of orchids from the Garden’s expansive permanent living collection amid a tropical oasis inside the Orthwein Floral Display Hall. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Orthwein Floral Display Hall. Garden admission plus $5; free for Garden members. Visit www.mobot.org. January 31 - February 1 orChID SoCIETy oF GrEATEr ST. LouIS orChID ShoW & SALE New cultivars and old favorites are shown and sold by the area’s top growers who are on hand to give plant care advice and share information about their organization. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beaumont Room, Ridgway Visitor Center. Missouri Botanical Garden. Included with Garden admission. www.osogsl.org. February 7 DoorWAyS ANNuAL GALA FuNDrAISEr RED HOT, will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis and will feature Dr. Zhivegas. Gala hours are 6pm to midnight. Ages 21 and up. The 2015 gala co-chairs are Glenda and Al Wiman. To purchase tickets, visit www.doorwaysRED.org. For sponsorship information please contact Jim Timmerberg, phone: 535.1919, ext 3123 or e-mail: jtimmerberg@doorwayshousing.org.

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