The Healthy Planet – July 2014

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ne of the great joys I have experienced during my 18 years at the helm of The Healthy Planet magazine, is the friendship I have found with many of our clients. There’s a strong theme in this edition of “Buy Local” and the many benefits of supporting area businesses. Maybe because I started this magazine as a “redo” in my publishing career and because I am a small business person myself who knows what it’s like to struggle at times and wonder if the cash flow will cover the bills. I ask these people to put their faith and hard-earned dollars into advertising in The Healthy Planet and believe me, I know how hard it is to have to pay those bills. And these are not just “advertisers” to me, they are kindred spirits, comrades in small business. It’s so hard to make a small business work sometimes, that I am sure many have questioned why do it at all. And then I get tomato plants from Crystal & Eric at La Vista CSA Farm and the fruit it bears reminds me of how things grow. And how hard this young couple toils to make a go of their farm in Godfrey Illinois, bringing up small children, working the land and dealing with fickle climate change. I get great organic gardening advice and the best grass seed ever from Randy Greene at Greene’s Country Store.

No other seed has ever worked so well in my partly shaded backyard with two frisky dogs and tall oak trees. Randy has learned to “retool” his small

business to meet the needs of his customers. My small business friends include Larry Bononi at Freddies Market in Webster Groves. A small neighborhood grocery store working to keep his place in the community when so many small grocers have gone under. He is to be admired for his hard work and staying power. He supports and sells locally made products, produce, meats and other items.

And he just happens to make his own ice cubes, the best in town! Luckily there has been a “buy local” movement going on for a few years as the jobs of local farmers become more difficult with each challenging growing season. The innovation of small entrepreneurs continues to grow in a wavering economy. But idealist men and women continue to open small businesses, come up with new products, and create new menus for success. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing easy about running a big business either, but small businesses usually have shallower pockets, often only filled with pennies instead of dollars. And yet they continue to make it work. We continue to make it work. Maybe because we stick together. Most of our Healthy Planet clients are small, local businesses. And the larger businesses we work with support local producers and sell their products. There’s not only something human about supporting the guy next door or the woman down the street, there’s also something very eco-conscious and value added in this concept. The farther you have to ship something, the more fuel you have to use and the longer it takes something to travel the less fresh it is. Fresh is healthy. Local is “Greener.” And buying and supporting local businesses, especially small business is simply the right thing to do for everyone! I know you will find many local resources in our magazine each month and I hope you will support them with your patronage. I can honestly say that I consider many of our clients friends. And that maybe the most important thing that binds small businesses together and keeps us up and running. Friendship.

Support & Buy Local,

J.B. Lester; Publisher

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Tips to Help Save Energy During the Summer Swelter Article courtesy of the Clean Air Partnership

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ith the dog days of summer now settling in, the risk of poor air quality conditions is on the rise, as heat, humidity and intense sunlight react with hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxide emissions to create ground-level ozone pollution. With much of the pollution we breathe coming from power plants and the burning coal that’s used to produce electricity, the steps we take to conserve energy can play a critical role in helping to improve air quality during the summer – and throughout the year.

As temperatures rise, the following tips can help reduce energy consumption and energy costs, as well as the related emissions resulting from energy use: • Turn up the thermostat – Set the thermostat to 78 degrees while at home and 85 degrees when outside the home, and utilize ceiling fans to help cool rooms while at home.

• Install a programmable thermostat.

• Use appliances wisely – Wash clothes in warm or cold water; line dry clothes whenever possible; run full dryer loads; run the dishwasher only when fully loaded and utilize the microwave for cooking, as it uses 2/3 less energy than a stove.

• Replace air conditioner filters – Dry filters restrict airflow and cause the system to run longer.

• Weather-strip, seal and caulk leaky doors and

windows.

• Seal ductwork – Leaking ductwork accounts for 25 percent of cooling costs in an average home.

• Plant shade trees, shrubs and grasses around your home to reduce air conditioner use.

• Pull down window shades to minimize heat or cold transfer.

• Turn off appliances and lights not in use.

• Utilize the energy-saving mode on office equipment.

• Activate the power management features on computers, unplug power cords when not in use and/or use a power strip that can be turned off.

“The way we consume energy plays a significant role in the amount of emissions that are released into our air,” said Susannah Fuchs, Director of Clean Air for the American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest and spokesperson for the Clean Air Partnership.

“That’s why our efforts to reduce energy are such an important part of the clean air effort. Luckily, these actions are easy to implement and can really go a long way towards improving our environment and the quality of the air we breathe.”

For information on the health effects of poor air quality and to learn about additional steps you can take to help reduce emissions and help the region breathe easier, visit the Clean Air Partnership’s website at www.cleanair-stlouis.com, find the organization on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @gatewaycleanair.

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Green Living Green & Eco-Friendly Topics For Sustainable Living

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By Lorin Crandall Missouri Coalition for the Environment www.moeniron.org

cleaning Up The clean Water act

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ave you ever wondered why we allow industrial dumping in some streams but not in others?

Although we have a federal Clean Water Act and state water quality standards, we have had to rely on the courts to address controversy over which waters deserve protection under the law. The EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have recognized the need to clarify how the Clean Water Act applies to certain lower profile water bodies, such as wetlands and small streams. We now have the opportunity to save a lot of time and money by clarifying what is protected, instead of litigating over every stream and marsh, and ensure long-term protections for a resource we all depend on.

Smaller streams and wetlands deserve protection because they are integral to a healthy, functioning water system. They trap floodwaters, recharge groundwater supplies, remove pollution, and provide valuable habitat for fish and wildlife. In Missouri, clean, healthy streams are important to local economies, which depend on hunting, fishing, and recreation on our rivers. Seasonal, rain-dependent, and headwater streams help provide fresh drinking water. And, as any kid who grew up near a creek can attest, small streams provide access to adventures, exploration and wildlife; they truly are some of our most treasured—and accessible—places.

Effective protection requires understanding the role these small streams and wetlands play.

The EPA and Corps’ proposed Clean Water

Protection rule is based on a vast body of scientific literature that recognizes these vital connections between small streams and wetlands to the downstream waters that we all depend on.

Earlier this year, the State of Missouri took steps to update our state’s water quality standards, a long overdue improvement that should have been completed in the 1980’s.

Unfortunately, Missouri’s updates still fall short of the protections required by the Clean Water Act when it was passed in 1972. The EPA’s newly proposed rule would mean that Missouri is even farther behind in protecting its waters. For example, Missouri’s updated standard does not include wetlands and thousands of miles of rivers and streams. The Missouri Coalition for the Environment has fought for water protections for decades and we encourage everyone in St. Louis who drinks water, plays in water, or fishes in water to send a comment to the EPA supporting the Clean Water Protection Rule to protect Missouri’s extraordinary water resources.

For more information please visit www.moenviron.org or follow us on Twitter: @MoEnviron.

In Missouri, clean, healthy streams are important to local economies, which depend on hunting, fishing, and recreation on our rivers.

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Greening Your Home and Your House of Worship share their passion about the effects of climate change and actions you can take to get involved.

Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley is a civil rights leader and ver the past few months, there has been a environmentalist from Atlanta. He serves on the lot of attention given to climate change – national Interfaith Power & Light Board and is the the Intergovernmental Panel former pastor at the historic Make a on Climate Change Report, recent proProvidence Missionary Baptist posed carbon emission regulations for Difference: Church of Atlanta, where he served power plants, and even comedians like for nearly 25 years. In 2011, Rev. John Oliver. It’s good to see the topic Environmental Durley was inducted into the back in the news and being taken serious- Action in Your International Civil Rights Walk of ly – even by comedians!

Fame for his contributions during the But what will it take to make a differ- Home & House civil rights movement. Mike Roberts ence? What will it take for everyone to a weather reporter for KSDK News of Worship isChannel live, work, learn and worship in a green 5. He’s been with KSDK building? It will take a lot of cooperation will take place on since 1996 and has won Emmys for and hard work. But we can start by pay- July 31, 2014 from Best Weathercast-Weathercaster. ing attention to our buildings’ energy use.

Mike is an adjunct instructor at St. 6:45 – 9:00 pm Louis University in the department of With over 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States coming Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. He at St. Louis from the building sector, we have a is also active in his church, which is responsibility to act. We also have an Community College working to install solar panels. opportunity to make a difference – in our After Rev. Durley and Mike at Forest Park. homes, our workplaces, our schools and Roberts deliver their keynotes, we our houses of worship. Anywhere there is a building, will offer break out groups where attendees can learn there is an opportunity to measure its energy use and more about how to green their homes and their housmake changes to conserve energy, save money, es of worship. Make a Difference: Environmental improve building occupant experience, and protect Action in Your Home & House of Worship will take the environment. place on July 31, 2014 from 6:45 – 9:00 pm at St. At the end of July, USGBC-Missouri Gateway is Louis Community College at Forest Park. It is free, teaming up with the Jewish Environmental Initiative but online registration is required at (a committee of the Jewish Community Relations http://www.usgbc-mogateway.org/events/.

Council) and Missouri Interfaith Power and Light to Questions? Please contact Gail Wechsler with inspire you to make a difference in your homes and the Jewish Environmental Initiative at your houses of worship. Two keynote speakers will gwechsler@jcrcstl.org or 314-442-3894.

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Marfa Dialogues/St. Louis:

An Examination of Artistic Practice, Climate Change Science, and Civic Engagement at Pulitzer Arts Foundation, July 30-Aug. 3

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among participants; a project by the Natural ulitzer Arts Foundation, Ballroom Marfa Resources Defense Council and resident artist Jenny and The Public Concern Foundation are Kendler to distribute biodegradable balloons filled bringing Marfa Dialogues to St. Louis, July with milkweed seeds in order to promote the habitats 30 – August 3. This programming series, taking of Monarch butterflies; and several projects by local place at Pulitzer Arts and national organizations Foundation and including Contemporary throughout the St. Art Museum St. Louis, Louis area, will bring The Buckminster Fuller together artists and sciInstitute, Judd Foundation, entists to imagine creSaint Louis Science ative solutions to cliCenter, Perennial, and mate change issues Forest Park Forever, facing the Midwest. among others. MD / STL Founded in 2010 by aligns with thematic eleBallroom Marfa, a ments of the Pulitzer’s curnonprofit arts organirent exhibition, Art of Its zation located in Own Making, and includes Marfa, Texas, and the The Moth Project courtesy Plantbot Genetics a talk by exhibiting artist Public Concern Meg Webster.

Foundation (PCF), Marfa Dialgoues aim was to MD / STL begins on July 30 with an opening broaden public exploration of the art, politics, and reception at the Pulitzer from 6 – 9 pm. The evening culture of the US-Mexico border. In subsequent iterincludes two interactive installations, Water Co-Op ations, Marfa Dialogues expanded its scope to conBar by Radical Intention and the Luminary, and The sider the science and culture of climate change in Moth Project by Plantbot Genetics, as well as a perTexas, and most recently in New York last fall. formative lecture, Monsanto House of the Future, by Marfa Dialogues / St. Louis (MD / STL) continUS English beginning at 8 pm. For a full schedule of ues to examine climate change science and artistic programs and more information on MD / STL propractice through public programs, workshops, instalgram partners, visit stl.marfadialogues.org. lations, interactive lectures, and projects from over Marfa Dialogues is supported by the Robert twenty-five local and national partners. Highlights Rauschenberg Foundation. Pulitzer Arts Foundation of the five-day series include: City as a Living is located at 3716 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO. Laboratory guided walk through downtown St. Admission is free. For more information please visit Louis with artist Mary Miss and local artists and online at www.marfadialogues.org. activists encouraging environmental awareness

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Whether it is top-quality eggs, fruits, vegetables, or meats, Vesterbrook Farm is always striving to produce the best quality for our customers.

Vesterbrook Farm is commited to sustainable, organic production of food and is pleased to be a part of Certified Naturally Grown, “the grass-roots alternative to certified organic.”

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MEET THE FARMERS Boeckmann Farm Is A Family Affair

by Nancy Smith

raising cows naturally, the way they were meant to be raised, the Boeckmann’s decided to gradualhris and Denise ly move into raising pastured Boeckmann and poultry as well. They began by their four children, allowing a small number of Rae, Eric, Kristen and Paul reprechickens to range in the large sent the 2nd and 3rd generations buildings that once housed thouon their farm in Loose Creek, sands of chickens. The chickens MO. In 1963, Chris’s father purare able to get plenty of exercise chased the farm and moved his in clean surroundings, but the young family there. He had been Boeckmann’s plan to move them one of 13 children on the farm in onto a grass-based pasture system Koelztown in South Osage as soon as they have the proper County, and knew there wasn’t fencing. room for them all on the old All-natural grass-fed beef is farm. His wife, Chris’ mother, tender, flavorful, lower in fat, was a Backes from Loose Creek. calories, and cholesterol than Her grandfather and his brother, owned two meat processing The Boeckmann Family & Family Farm grain-fed meat and higher in beta carotene (Vitamin A), conjugated facilities in Loose Creek. To this linoleic acid (CLA) and Omega-3 fatty acids, which day, a Backes is processing meat in Loose Creek. In fact, help to reduce cholesterol, diabetes, cancer and high that facility is the only one available for miles around for blood pressure as well as improving brain function. small farmers to get USDA approved processing. The The Boeckmanns set up as vendors at every Boeckmann family found a beautiful two-story farmHealthy Planet Expo, so that is a great place to meet house on rolling land and settled in. At one point, they them and learn how to get their healthful meat. You can were contracting with Tyson to raise turkeys in confinealso contact them through their website, www.boeckment. mannfamilyfarm.llc.com. For those who are near Lake When Chris took over the farm, he knew he did not St. Louis, the Boeckmanns’ meat is available at Greene’s want the life of a Tyson turkey contractor. He began to Country Store, 8621 Hwy. N, Lake St. Louis 63367. learn everything he could about raising grass-fed beef.

Greene’s phone is 636-561-6637. Greene’s Country He was a little ahead of his time, and many local farmStore is worth a trip, and Boeckmann’s meat makes the ers scoffed at the idea that anyone would want to buy trip even better. grass-fed beef. Chris and Denise persisted, though, and Nancy Smith is the owner of Peace and Plenty they have made a big success of raising their beef by Herbs and a regular contributor to The Healthy Planet paying close attention to genetics and healthy pastures. magazine.

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Eating Locally: A Global Solution

by Crystal Stevens

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ating locally is a vitally important way each of us can contribute to a more sustainable community and food shed. Based on the Permaculture Zone Principles, charted in a bull’s eye pattern, each circle represents sustainable ways to access food in our own communities. According to these principles, it is best to grow our own food in our own backyard first. What we can’t grow ourselves, we can acquire at local community gardens and small farms or by supporting local farmers markets. We can then support area businesses which are purveyors of local foods. Finally, only when we simply have utilized all of our local resources, then we visit the chain supermarket to complete our food needs. This mindset offers a creative insight into how our thoughts about food need to shift a little in order to truly be invested in the local foods movement.

To support local farmers means that you are actually helping a farmer and his family to survive. Perhaps you are helping to pay the operating costs of his farming operation; maybe you are helping their children go to college; perhaps your money is buying seeds.

Whatever the case may be, knowing that you are supporting the livelihood of an honest hardworking entrepreneur is more satisfying and more human than lining the pockets of CEO’s of major corporations. The support of farmers first shows the dedication to immediate community. This act of supporting local is actually helping to strengthen the economy within a specific radius. Also, Young farm families are true stewards of the earth. They care about the soil, the air and the water.

Ways to help support small family farms: 1) Join a CSA Farm CSA Farms (Community Supported Agriculture Farms) operate as a subscription farm. Shareholders or members pay up front to help the small farmer with seed and operating costs. Members then receive a weekly share of the seasonal harvest grown throughout an allotted period of time, typically 26 weeks. The shareholders share in both the risks and the benefits with the farmer.

• La Vista CSA Farm • Riverbend Roots Farm • Three Rivers Community Farm 2) Shop at your local farmers market Farmers Markets offer weekly (sometimes bi-weekly) opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown produce at reasonable yet fair prices for the farmers. Fruits and vegetables sold at farmers markets are typically harvested within a few days of purchase and are at their peak flavor and freshness. Typically the farmers who grow the produce are the ones selling it at the market so it gives customers an opportunity to meet and shake hands with those who grow their food. Farmers markets offer the opportunity to purchase pasture raised

meats and fresh eggs. Live Springs Farm is the only biodynamic farm in the region. Their eggs are so delicious that they sell out by 10am every week at the Tower Grove Farmers Market.

3) Support and shop at local businesses & stores which source from local farmers Ways to help localize the food shed: 1) Learn about Permaculture as a global solution to the environmental/social/economical issues relating to food. Permaculture Gardens utilize the existing landscape and produce food in harmony with each specific ecosystem. Permaculture gardens focus on no till methods with an emphasis on soil health, water preservation, companion planting, and permaculture food forests.

2) Start your own container garden or square foot garden to ease you into the art of growing food Container Gardening is easy and affordable and offers a basic introduction to backyard gardening. Container gardening requires very little space and is low maintenance. Container gardening is perfect for busy individuals who wish to grow their own food.

3) Start your own backyard garden Backyard Gardening is easy and requires only a small amount of time and energy, especially when creating raised beds which require very little weeding. Wicking beds offer a low maintenance alternative. Wicking beds are low cost low maintenance garden beds which are composed of reclaimed materials. Backyard gardens attract pollinators and offer food for the entire family.

4) Start a food revolution in your neighborhood Talk with your neighbors on your block about starting front yard gardens. This concept allows a highly sustainable food shed within your square block. The food is then shared between neighbors, offering a diverse array of fresh vegetables. This idea builds community and creates safer, more vibrant neighborhoods. Check out http://foodisfreeproject.org/ for inspiration.

5) Start/join a community garden Community Gardens offer an amazing opportunity for a diverse group of individuals from the community to come together for the unified vision of growing healthy fresh food. Most community garden plots are either free or require a small annual fee. According to the American Community Garden Association, “There are an Estimated 18,000 Community Gardens throughout the United States and Canada alone.” Community gardens, worldwide, each offer excellent models for education and outreach. Community gardens are beautiful examples of how individuals from all walks of life living in the same community can come together and bring a vision to fruition with love and support.

Crystal Stevens is a regular contributor to The Healthy Planet and a farmer with her husband Eric and children at La Vista CSA Farm in Godfrey, Illinois.

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Packing A Safe Picnic Meal

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We have expanded our selection of local, pasture-raised meats! We have a large variety of BBQ staples: Steaks, Ribs, Bacon, Brats, Hot Dogs, Hamburger, and lots more!

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ho doesn’t love a summer picnic lunch in the park? July is “National Picnic Month” and what better way to celebrate than with a nutritious, fresh, tasty picnic lunch. A picnic is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and spend quality time with friends and family. However, dining al fresco during the hot, humid summer months in St. Louis can present challenges when it comes to keeping food safe.

Microorganisms that could potentially cause foodborne-illnesses can quickly multiply in the sweltering St. Louis summer heat and humidity. Moist high-protein and carbohydrate-rich foods that are low-acid provide the perfect breeding ground for pathogens. Many picnic-perfect foods, such as meat, cheese, dairy foods, and prepared salads, can make you sick if they’re not prepared, stored, and transported in a safe manner. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that each year about 1 in 6 Americans (48 million people) gets sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne illnesses.

Here are some simple tips to keep your food safe: • Transport your food safely. Pack everything in coolers with ice packs and transport it in an air-conditioned vehicle rather than in the truck bed. If you’re planning to cook food at your picnic site, you’ll want to have one cooler for raw meats and poultry and a separate cooler for your beverages and other cold, already-cooked foods. Be sure to pack all raw meats and poultry in properly-secured zip-top bags.

• If you’re taking cooked items that are eaten hot—such as casseroles—pack them in insulated containers.

• Wash your hands and sanitize surfaces.

If you’re picnicking in an area without soap and water, plan ahead and bring plenty of disinfecting hand wipes or hand sanitizer.

• If you do plan to grill out, always make sure you cook your meats to the proper internal temperatures. Beef, pork, veal and lamb steaks and chops should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground meats should reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh or smoked ham needs to reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit. All poultry needs to be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and fish and shellfish need to reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

• A great rule of thumb: keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Highly-perishable foods, including meats, hot dogs, poultry, cheese, cut melon, and mayonnaise should never be left out at room temperature for longer than two hours. In severe heat (temperarticle continues on next page

July, 2014 atures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit), such as the kind we experience here in the ‘Lou, you shouldn’t leave anything out longer than one hour.

• Another helpful rhyme: when in doubt, throw it out. If you’re not sure how long food has been left out in the heat, throw it away. It’s not worth risking your health.

• Of course, to make sure you’re eating a healthy picnic lunch, don’t forget to pack plenty of hydrating, fiber-filled, nutritious fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water or other unsweetened beverages.

You Like Tomatoes – I like Tomatoes! No matter how you slice it, summer is tomato season and what better way to celebrate than to

The Healthy Planet magazine • TheHealthyPlanet.com order and enjoy tomato-themed dishes at more than 50 restaurants participating in this year’s “Tomato Explosion”? This yummy restaurant campaign is in partnership with FEAST Magazine and local restaurants that feature a special tomato dish on their menus throughout the entire month of July for Operation Food Search to receive a portion of the sales.

For a list of participating “Tomato Explosion” restaurants, please visit www.OperationFoodSearch.org. Enjoy the deliciousness and the health benefits of tomatoes all month long and help us heal the hurt of hunger in our region!

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Let Food Be Your Medicine

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hronic diseases such as heart disease, type II diabetes, autoimmune illnesses, dementia, and osteoporosis, are now considered by many to be an inevitable part of aging. We assume that as we get older we will likely be diagnosed with one or more chronic conditions. In addition to blaming our age, we often credit our inherited genes for our health conditions. While there is certainly some truth to the fact that genetic factors may predispose you to develop certain diseases, it is not a guarantee. I suffered from migraine headaches after reaching the age of 25, and had accepted that I was simply following in my grandmothers footsteps. It ends up that grandma and I had some other things in common, mostly the food we were putting in our mouths. Many doctors now believe that genetic factors alone don’t cause all disease, but that these genes must be activated or turned on by dietary and environmental factors as well.

Your body is a very well designed machine. When given the proper fuel it has the ability to prevent and in some situations reverse disease. Today most people are acutely aware that smoking has a direct correlation to incidence of lung cancer. The day that a smoker takes their first puff they probably cough a little bit, however they don’t immediately have lung cancer. In fact, many smokers can have a daily habit for years or even a lifetime and never be diagnosed with cancer. This illustrates not only the miraculous healing mechanisms of

the human body, but also our adaptability to environmental conditions. You can be downright abusive to your body and it will continue to try and repair the damage. It takes many years of exposure to pollution, food additives, processed foods and a lack of plant foods for disease to develop.

There are accounts of people that are able to reverse chronic conditions through food when pharmaceuticals could only treat the symptoms. Let’s revisit the example of smoking consequences. Incidence rates of lung cancer have been significantly lower for Fiji than for other South Pacific countries, despite similar rates of smoking; a higher intake of green vegetables is believed to explain this variance according to a study published by the International Journal of Cancer. When you provide your body with the fuel needed to facilitate cellular repair the results can be amazing!

Phytochemcials are compounds found only in plant foods that can positively affect your health. So my advice to everyone is to EAT MORE PLANTS! Even if you have no intentions of becoming a strict vegan or vegetarian you will better your own health and the health of this planet by eating more plants on a daily basis.

Monica Stoutenborough, Healthy Coach and Yoga Teacher Monica offers yoga, meditation, nutrition & cooking instruction at her business, PuraVegan Cafe & Yoga. She is offering a “Healthy Vegan 101” class that is lecture and food preparation on July 7, and “Preventing Cancer with Diet” class July 21.

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European beer styles. UCBC works to reduce our carbon footprint by recycling all qualifying materials and composting all biodegradable waste. Spent grains from our brewing process are donated to farmers to feed livestock.

And we source much of our food offerings from local farms that abide by ethical and humane practices. We have two St. Louis locations– 3229 Washington in Midtown, and 4465 Manchester in the Grove. Urbanchestnut.com william K Busch Brewing Company www.kraftig.com

2nd shift Brewing www.2ndshiftbrewing.com 4 Hands Brewing Co www.4handsbrewery.com AB InBev www.ab-inbev.com Alpha Brewing Company www.alphabrewingcompany.com Augusta Brewing Co www.augustabrewing.com Brew PUBs/resTAUrANTs Cathedral square Brewery Chimay Red Natural Light International Tap House Hoegaarden Guinness www.cathedralsquarebrewery.com Warsteiner Smithwicks 161 Long Rd. #107, Chesterfield Amstel Light Harp Charleville Brewing Co. Heineken Magners 1711 S. 9th Street, St. Louis Newcastle www.charlevillevineyard.com Kaliber N/A Llywelyn's Pub - Multiple Locations Irish Red Bass Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling CoMurphy’s Old Engine Oil Boddingtons ® At Llywelyn's Pub, we believe that the Red Stripe Moon Blue www.crownvalleybrewery.com Sierra Nevada backbone toSchlafly anyO’Dell’s true pub experience is excel Bottling Company Woodchuck Amber Pale Corona Shock Top and food, but the not just the atmosphere www.excelbottling.com Corona Light O’Fallon beers on Urban tap and spirits on shelf. We Michelob Light Chestnut exit 6 Brewery Michelob Ultra Boulevard pride ourselves in only selecting the beers www.exit6brewery.com Rolling Rock Stella Artois Sam Adams New Belguim and whiskeys we Ranger would drink, and never Ferguson Brewing Company Budweiser New Belgium Fat Tire would sell something Boulevard to you that we find inferior. We Bud Light Unfiltered www.fergusonbrewing.com Bud Light Lime N/A believe a guest educatedO’Douls in beerAmber and whiskey, can not only Bud Select 312 Griesedieck Brothers Brewery Company Bud Select 55 Fuller’s ESB help other guests to further explorer their own tastes, but The Griesedieck Busch family has been Fuller’s Pride produce great tales and topicsFuller’s of conversations at the pub.

Belhavenindustry Wee Heavy Porter involved in the brewing for Young’s Double Chocolate Brown Dragon There is no judging atLlywelyn’s Llywelyn's Pub, we cater to all types Coors Light Strongbow over 245 years, spanning two contiMiller Lite Pabst help Blue Ribbon of imbibers. We will gladly and maybe even guide nents, surviving Miller the High Napoleonic Life you to your next drinking experience. We offer at least 26 Wars, two World Wars and Love is in the air. That’s theonsmell of hops and fromof our six locations beers tap, depending on barley which one Prohibition. At its peak, Griesedieck over 50 beer choices at Llywelyn’s Pub. With such a large you are visiting and another 40 varieties Brothers Brewery produced over 1 millionselection, barrels ofyou’re beer bound to find the one you truly love. in bottle. With our extensive Celtic/American menu, you will be sure to pair and was the hometown brewery of St. Louis, preferred over the perfect sip with the right choice! Not sure of a certain all other local brands until the brewery's sale to Falstaff 7EBSTER 'ROVES s in 17 Moody Ave. style?

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AND CRAFT www.heavyriffbrewing.com Schlafly, Urban Chestnut, Perennial, schlafly Tap room, Civil Life, O’Fallon, Griesedieck, 2100 Locust Street, St. Louis Kirkwood station Cathedral Square, Six Row, schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave, St. Louis 4 Hands, and Alpha. www.kirkwoodstationbrewing.com sqwires restaurant Morgan street Brewery Let your summer essentials list www.morganstreetbrewery.com include Tuesday thru Friday O’Fallon Brewery Happy Hours 4-7pm at SqWires www.ofallonbrewery.com with great prices on appetizers, Perennial Artisan Ales beers, wine and cocktails. www.perennialbeer.com Listen to live music by local favorites on Thursday, Friday, saint Louis Brewery / schlafly Tap room - 2100 Saturday nights and Sunday Brunch. Our list of local and Locust Street, St. Louis, 63103. craft beers include Schlafly, Urban Chestnut, Perennial, www.schafly.com.

Civil Life, O’Fallon, Griesedieck, Cathedral Square, Six schlafly Bottleworks Row, 4 Hands, Alpha and all of our draft beers are local.

7260 Southwest Ave, Come visit SqWires in Historic Lafayette Square and St. Louis, 63143. remember us for your next special event in the Front Room www.schlafly.com. or SqWires Annex. We offer you an experience you can Established in 1991, Schlafly Beer only get here in the City. www.sqwires.com has always had a simple mission: to brew great beer and 1415 S. 18th Street, St. Louis. throw great parties. Today, Schlafly brews over 50 styles of beer each year, from its flagship Pale Ale, to seasonal sTOres favorites including Summer Lager and Pumpkin Ale. It has schnucks stores . Craft Brews! two brewery restaurants in St. Louis: the Schlafly Tap We’ve got it all from craft beers to Room, built into a reclaimed turn of the century printing microbrews! Youll find beers from house, and Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood, which feasome of the most respected brewers tures a solar panel array, an organic vegetable garden, and including an impressive variety regular farmers markets. For more information about brewed right here in St. Louis! Don’t Schlafly Beer and events, visit www.schlafly.com. forget to ask about ordering barrels six row Brewing Company or kegs for parties.

Check in-store for craft beer tastings www.sixrowbrewco.com and classes! For our beer and wine experts and locations, square One Brewery and Distillery visit schnucks.com www.squareonebrewery.com The Civil Life Brewing Company whole Foods Market www.thecivillife.com Galleria, 1601 S. Brentwood Trailhead Brewing Co Town & Country, 1160 Town & www.trailheadbrewing.com Country Crossing Dr. Urban Chestnut Brewing Company We call our brewing philosophy Beer Divergency—a ‘new world meets Dierbergs Markets old world’ approach contributing to Multiple locations. the ‘revolution’ of modern American www.dierbergs.com craft beer styles, and paying ‘reverence’ to the heritage of classic

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Femme Ferment & Craft Beer It’s Not Just A Boy’s Club Anymore!

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has been in the business since 1991. The Pink Boots Society, a national organization that helps women launch careers in craft beer, had 60 female brewers on their roster in 2007. Today there are nearly 250.

raft beer drinkers will cite their epiphany moment, the instant they tasted their “forever” beer – a hoppy IPA, a smooth wheat beer maybe it was a hearty stout. For most of us, it changed our drinking and buying habits. For others, it changed their life.

“I was hiking in Arizona with a friend and she handed me an O’Dell’s St. Lupulin,” said Cat Golden, who was a high school English literature teacher at the time.

“I grew up in a beer-drinking family.

But this was unlike any experience I’ve ever had. From then on, I only wanted to drink beers that tasted that good.”

Three of Femme Ferment's founders were on hand for their first It wasn’t long before she decided, "sharing the craft beer love" happy hour at Urban Chestnut. Left to “I want to make beer.” right: Femme Ferment founders Kristen Chalfant, Morgan Street So Golden quit her job, moved to Brewery; Katie Herrera, Femme Ferment president and manager, Missouri and lived on her savings for International Tap House in Soulard; and Colleen Kirby, Civil Life a year to learn the craft beer business Brewing were joined by Cat Golden, brewer and manager of operaat O’Fallon Brewery in St. Charles, tions at O'Fallon Brewery. photo by Dan Younger Missouri.

“I wanted to learn every aspect of And, according to craftbeer.com, women the process,” Golden said. “It was part insanity, drink 25 percent of all beer by volume in the U.S., part passion, but at the end of the year, they hired but consume 37 percent of the nation’s craft beers. me.”

The consumer side echoes the growth of women Today, she is a brewer and manager of proin the craft beer business. It’s an exciting time to duction operations at O’Fallon Brewery, one of a be a “good beer” drinker, say the women of small but growing number of women brewers in Femme Ferment. the U.S. and an even faster growing number of Within a few months the group has built a netwomen in the business and consumer end of craft work of supporters through social media and beer.

Just ask the women of Femme Ferment, a St. events highlighting the talents of women in the Louis organization celebrating the role women industry. They held a launch party May 19 with play in the industry. nearly 50 supporters and then managed to snag “We moved out to cow country last February their own informational table at this year’s popuand I missed drinking beer with my friends in St. lar St. Louis Brewers’ Guild Heritage Festival.

Louis,” said Libby Brown, of Second Shift Want to meet the women behind the moveBrewery and one of the founders of Femme ment? In addition to Brown and Herrera, the Ferment. “Five of us met and we talked mostly founders include: Sarah Scherer, director of marbeer for four hours. We are all involved in the keting at International Tap House; Kristen industry in some way. We kept asking ourselves, Chalfant, representing Morgan Street Brewery; ‘Do we really need a women’s group?’” and Colleen Kirby, representing Civil Life The answer was yes.

Brewing, You can find them every third Tuesday “We wanted to establish an organization and supporting the craft brewing industry in St. Louis, celebrate the role of women in the craft beer busiduring happy hour at various “good beer” emponess,” said Katie Herrera, club president and manriums around the region. July 15 they take the ager of I-Tap in Soulard. “We deserve a voice, not party to Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar, 1004 only here in St. Louis, but nationally. It’s not just Locust St. in downtown St. Louis. You can also a boys’club anymore.” follow Femme Ferment on Facebook and Twitter.

Indeed. Kim Jordan, co-founder and CEO of Maureen Zegel is a freelance writer and a regNew Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado, ular contributor to The Healthy Planet magazine.

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Ride Amtrak To The Missouri State Fair Aug. 7-17 ‘Celebrate Kids in Agriculture’ With Special Kid’s Train Ticket Discount

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new event day, “Celebrate Kids in Agriculture” Saturday, Aug. 16, will top the list of exciting new promotions offered at the 2014 Missouri State Fair. Activities this day will be coordinated by the Missouri State Fair and Missouri Department of Agriculture, and sponsored by Missouri Department of Conservation. The day will acknowledge youth currently involved in Missouri’s agriculture industry, and help raise awareness of and encourage an interest in agriculture among Missouri youth. Plans this day will include free gate admission for children ages 12 years of age and younger, free old-fashioned harvest games and new contests in two competitive exhibit categories. The event day will be the culmination of the 2014 Fair’s marketing campaign, which includes a heightened emphasis on celebrating youth.

The new day, Celebrate Kids in Agriculture, will offer several unique experiences especially for youth and their families. Old-fashioned harvest games, such as gunny sack races, egg relay races and water relays, will be offered for two age divisions and located on the lawn of

the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Highway Gardens Saturday, Aug. 16. Games for 4-7 year olds will be offered between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and games for 8-12 year olds will be offered between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Complete details are available at www.mostatefair.com/special-contests.

Two new contests are also being offered to

encourage participation in competitive exhibits amongst youth attending this year’s Missouri State Fair, the Largest Homegrown Tomato Contest and the Fun on the Farm Poster Contest.

Entries in the Largest Homegrown Tomato Contest will be accepted in one age division, youth 3-12 years old, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, in the AgriMissouri Tent located west of the Agriculture Building.

Judging will be based on the weight of the tomato.

Entries in the Fun on the Farm Poster Contest will be accepted in two age divisions, youth 5-8 years old and youth 9-12 years old, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, in the Fine Arts Building. Judging will be based on theme, creativity and adherence to rule specifications.

The contests offer opportunities to engage youth in summer-long projects, as they wait to compete alongside their peers on Aug. 16.

Complete details for the contests are available at www.mostatefair.com/special-contests. The Missouri State Fair, themed, Harvest the Fun! will be held Aug. 717 in Sedalia. Visit the website for more information, and follow the Fair on Facebook and Twitter.

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Top 10 Problems & Myths Concerning All-Natural, Latex Mattresses

by Doug Belleville 1. Latex Mattresses are expensive.

They can cost from $1500 and range up to $5500 putting them in a class that either requires monthly payments through financing or may be out of range for some buyers. However many owners of latex beds believe it’s worth the cost because they last so much longer than other types and brands of mattresses.

2. Natural rubber latex mattresses do not hold up.

They’re made of rubber like tires, balls, and rubber bands. The natural milky extraction from the rubber tree is converted into solid formed sheets that can be put into beds. The fact is short lives and breaking down is not something that these mattresses are known for and very well may be one of the most durable mattresses on the market.

3. Latex beds are too firm.

Latex beds are made with several firmness levels to suit various comfort and support needs just like other mattresses. Some offer zippered access to change out firmness and support throughout the life of ownership.

4. Latex mattresses smell bad.

The fact is every mattress has a smell, spring mattresses, memory foam, waterbeds and yes even latex. We call it the new car smell and virtually everything manufactured has it. Many articles on the internet address smell. Unlike a majority of latex mattresses makers market safety and tout 3rd party purity certifications. Check each brand of mattress carefully some latex mattresses have a stronger odor than others and do air out over time. Ask for a sample, take a sniff, and ask about safety.

5. Latex Mattresses are not good for a bad back.

Like any good quality mattress they are built and designed to support the back properly and correctly.

They are flexible enough to do what most mattresses cannot. Because they are so elastic and bendy they are highly recommended for adjustable bed use. Due to 100 percent body contact from head to toe, few beds can compare in terms of pressure relief and customized comfort for each sleeper.

6. Latex mattresses are bad for the environment.

The average coil spring mattress lasts only 6-8 years and a real all-natural latex mattress can last 20 years plus. With mattresses that last 2 -3 times as long and are biodegradable we should see fewer latex mattresses in landfills wasting precious and controversial space.

7. Latex mattresses are responsible for the depletion of our forest.

The Pará rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis), or the rubber tree has fast growth and are able to produce a milky substance that is harvested like maple syrup. With life spans up to 25 years, natural rubber mattresses and trees are replenished.

Traditional mattresses are built with foam or foam padding on steel springs and deplete natural reserves.

8. Latex Rubber Beds are just another fly by night mattress fad.

It all started in 1931when the first latex rubber mattress was built. Richard Pieris and Co. Ltd., started building the Dunlop process of latex foam in 1952. It simply gave way to the invention of a cheaper to produce material called polyurethane foam.

What’s old is what is new again and natural rubber is a more durable alternative to cheaper foams and chemical laden mattresses being produced today.

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This popular event will include more than 55 exhibit booths offering a variety of eco-friendly, healthy and natural products, services and information. There will be numerous food and product samples to enjoy including craft beer and wine tasting. EcoFriendly businesses and organizations will be on hand to show you how you can live a “greener” and sustainable life at home, in your yard, garden, and your community. Get a free health screening, a chair massage, and learn more about living a healthier life for yourself and your family.

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by Linda Wiggen Kraft

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ast year I got the best compliment about my garden ever. A dog walker who came by daily told me my garden looked like an Alice in Wonderland garden. Although it is mainly organized chaos and a Midwestern version of English Cottage style, I like to think of it as a wonderland with its own quite tame adventures compared to Alice’s, but adventures none-theless.

An adventure implies a journey, a going from one place to another with the intention of experiencing something that is life changing along the way. Perhaps that is how gardens should always be experienced, as adventures that change our lives along the way. An Alice in Wonderland garden is the perfect spot for just such journeys to take place.

How to have an Alice in Wonderland garden? Organized chaos is perhaps the most important part, a sense of underlying order that has somehow become untamed and grown

wild. In that growing wild there is an abundance of flowers, foliage and food. Edibles mingle and grow along-side flowers for show.

There are just enough weeds but not too many.

And mixed in with all of this is a sense of surprise around every corner. Wild life describes not just how the garden grows, but all that is

part of the garden.

An Alice in Wonderland garden has adventure waiting just outside the door. The adventures speed up during the blooming season when new growth brings quickly changing surprises. Flowers transform as buds open to perfection and then fade away. Hummingbirds are startled when the door opens and interrupts their feeding on the trumpet shaped flowers.

Bees and insects are busy pollinating fruit trees and flowers both day and night. Edibles are planted along with flowers, so they can be easily picked and brought inside to feed bodies and souls. The untamed wildness comes into our homes displayed as jewels in vases and food that nurtures our health.

An adventure needs a journey and no better way than to walk down a garden path.

Stepping onto a path is crossing a threshold into the garden where by being wide open in heart and mind the garden reveals its everchanging surprises. An adventure in the garden can be simply taking the time to do a slow walk down a garden path. It can be a daylong time of planting and nurturing the land. It can be the morning walk to get from the front door to the car, but with an intention of noticing one new thing about the garden that day. Whatever the journey, gardens are wonderlands that let us find adventure any time and every time we visit them. We just need to be like Alice, there to experience whatever the adventure brings.

Linda Wiggen Kraft is a landscape designer who creates holistic and sustainable gardens. She is also a mandala artist and workshop leader.

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from use of high-maintenance or invasive imports to an appreciative awareness of the large palette of indigenous plants.

“Cindy’s teaching and consulting has long been a resource for anyone wanting more information. Her topics have ranged from gardening for wildlife to prairie restorations to rain gardening for conservation in water management.

“Native plants have grown so mainstream, so widely available and well promoted, that I think it’s safe to say that all gardeners, professional and amateur, in the metro area have been her students - or beneficiaries of Cindy’s knowledge – in one way or another.”

Scott Woodbury, Cindy’s close friend who is Curator of Native Plants at Shaw Nature Reserve, quips, “Cindy got her feet wet working in our woodland and rain gardens, and she has become an authority on these subjects!”

Kim Petzing – now Recycling Education Coordinator for Madison County, Illinois - joined with Cindy in 2012 to educate homeowners and landscapers who wanted to apply for RainScaping Rebates. Kim says, “Cindy has a way of speaking that makes people want to listen to what she has to say. As we taught folks how to use native plants in RainScaping, I found myself making notes of how she talked about garden designs.

“One of my favorite ‘Cindyisms’ would crop up when people complained that the native plants look like weeds and she’d respond, ‘It’s not like the plants are getting up in the middle of the night and messing up your yard. Gardening is a VERB!’” Cindy loves dragonflies. She wears them as earrings, on scarves, and in the patterns on her clothing.

We both fancy these vivacious living creatures and Odonata paraphernalia. Dragonflies are one bug that means business. They are predators – and their species has persisted on the Earth for millennia. Cindy shares traits with her winged totem. I remember them about her from our first meeting.

I went to Gilberg Perennial Farms with friends – skilled gardeners, which I was NOT – back in 1990.

My pals introduced me to Cindy, clearly a woman who knew her business, in charge, front and center, and giving her customers THE BEST PLANTS POSSIBLE. Along with her knowledge and expert advice, delivered rather briskly. I decided to shadow this Force of Nature, from just outside her field of vision, but I had to keep moving. I thought she might have eyes in the back of her head.

The most amazing thing I observed was not that Cindy knew so much, it was how she met her customers where they were, and invited them to grow from there!

How she empowered each person to want to know more, to want to grow her “wild flowers” and strange water garden plants, and enjoy them and SUCCEED! I listened to Cindy asking questions, not just tell what-all she knew. I watched her customers drinking up her knowledge for sure, and I also saw folks feeling “I could do this!” as they hiked along around her place.

She wasn’t just selling plants, though I could hear cash registers ringing. Cindy was trading in ideas and confidence. Encouraging people to try new things. Like a purposeful dragon skimming along, she zapped misinformation. She super-seeded her native plant passion into her customers’ minds and hearts – and into their gardens.

Praise all around for Cindy Gilberg, a natural treasure! From authorities, colleagues, customers and friends! All so blooming well deserved!

Jean Ponzi also promotes native plants as the Green Resources Manager for the EarthWays Center of Missouri Botanical Garden, inspired and informed by Cindy.

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his spring, the Deer Creek Watershed Alliance recognized with an award the extraordinary contributions of one woman, Cindy Gilberg, to a movement that is powerfully changing how people across St. Louis relate to nature, through native plants.

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by Rick Holton, Deer Creek Alliance Chairman, and Dr. Peter Wyse Jackson, President of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Her work over more than 35 years has cultivated appreciative use of these hardy, hard-working, versatile plant groups among her fellow horticulturists, homeowners, and conservation experts. As a speaker and teacher about landscaping with natives, Cindy has motivated thousands in our region and beyond to welcome natives into their garden plans.

Cindy’s talent for garden design flourishes along every fabulous path of the Whitmire Wildflower Garden at Shaw Nature Reserve. In this public education and recreation setting, the capable characteristics of native and adapted plants are showcased beautifully.

Gifted also as a writer, in 2010 she shared her love for the history of this natural wonder as co-author with her mother, popular gardening authority Barbara Perry Lawton, of a book celebrating Shaw Nature Reserve’s 85 years.

But it was not enough for Cindy to work with native plants herself. For nearly three decades she and her husband Doug provided them as co-owners of Gilberg Perennial Farms. St. Louis gardens are more attractive, with less maintenance, and are much more hospitable to birds, butterflies, amphibians and other species thanks to Cindy’s early leadership in growing and selling natives.

As a major contributor to the expert team that recently developed a body of RainScaping resources, Cindy helped mainstream these options. Her experience ground-truthed these practical strategies, anchored by native plants, to conserve water, save money, and assist public agencies. The detailed results are available online for free at www.mobot.org/RainScaping. These efforts all support a local incentive program, RainScaping Rebates, that is helping St. Louis property owners invest in the kinds of “green infrastructure” projects essential for our region to deal with rainfall extremes due to climate change, plus water quality and biodiversity issues. her legacy is a cascading success.

This month, some of Cindy’s friends and colleagues add their personal accolades to her official honor.

Becky Homan, former gardening editor for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, says, “Cindy is a local gardening legend. When Gilberg Perennial Farms was open (for 28 years, in far west St. Louis County), budding urban gardeners would make the 40-minute trek – almost a pilgrimage – to see the wealth of innovative flowering and foliage plants that Cindy packed into her country place. She and Doug were pioneers in the wave of popularity for perennials that only crested some 20 years later.

“But early on, Cindy taught us cheerfully and patiently about gorgeous plants that come back year after year to supplement or take the place of fussy bedding annuals. Her plants would start out small but grow the second and third years to give us amazing specimens to divide and share – even as they filled our gardens.”

Ellen Barredo manages Bowood Farms garden center in the city’s Central West End. She recalls, “Cindy’s move to Shaw Nature Reserve (in 2006) brought with it a huge following of gardeners who were primed to shift their focus to native and rain garden plants. This sprouted a revolutionary change in backyard gardening ideas,

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fooD INToLERANCE:

When Food You Love Doesn’t Love You

By Amy Davis, M.D.

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ood intolerance is different from true food allergies. It is delayed in its onset and is less serious (not life threatening) but can be very annoying just the same. The symptoms are a result of a delayed immune response which occurs gradually 1-24 hours after eating.

If you have food intolerance, you may be able to eat small amounts of the offending food without trouble. You may also be able to take steps that help prevent a reaction. For example, if you have lactose intolerance, you may be able to drink lactose-free milk or take lactase enzyme pills that aid digestion.

Food intolerance may be caused by a variety of reasons.

• Poor Digestion from low levels of digestive enzymes – e.g. lactose intolerance • Dysbiosis – lack of healthy gut bacteria • Altered stomach pH • Low bile production – intolerance to fatty foods • True intolerance - like gluten or casein including a more severe form of gluten intolerance - Celiac disease • Sensitivity to food additives – dyes, MSG, sweeteners, preservatives • High stress Understanding the cause of the food intolerance gives guidance to how you can best manage and treat them. Identifying them is the first step. We routinely do this at Crossing Back to Health with the help of the Zyto evaluation. We can also test for antibodies (IgG) to the various foods that may be impacting you.

Typical symptoms of food intolerance may include:

• Nausea • Stomach pain • Diarrhea (irritable bowel symptoms) • Gas , bloating, heartburn • Congestion • Headaches (including migraines) • Irritability and nervousness • Fatigue • Brain fog and attention issues • Hyperactivity • Agitation • Behavioral problems in children • Eczema • Asthma • Frequent infections – ear and sinus infections • Poor sleep More and more it is common for children to struggle with food intolerances. They frequently run in families but often parents may not know that they have an issue. When the root cause can be identified (e.g. poor digestion or unhealthy gut flora) and treated frequently, the intolerance will resolve and the food can continue to be eaten. Less commonly a food needs to be avoided. Either method will work.

We have successfully treated many people with food intolerances eliminating the annoying symptoms associated with the intolerance.

If you would like help with your food intolerance call us or visit our website: www.crossingbacktohealth.com Amy Davis M.D. Crossing Back to Health 16216 Baxter Rd. Suite 110 Chesterfield, Mo 63017 636-778-9158

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Duh Vinci Code for Tasmanian Devils:

CRACkINg the CANCeR Code

By Simon Yu, MD

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n case you didn’t know, about 70 percent of the wild Tasmanian devil population has disappeared from Tasmania Island due to a facial tumor. This has occurred just since 1996 when it was first recognized. Tasmanian devils are a carnivorous marsupial from Australia. If the current rate of decline continues, devils could become extinct in 30 years. Why is this information important to anyone, besides those who watch the Tasmanian devil cartoon character from Warner Brothers Looney Tunes?

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

I am not aware of our current medical literature that discusses contagious, infectious cancer cells transmitting and spreading from human to human.

Watson and Crick’s 1953 landmark scientific paper described DNA and the double helix. Ever since, during the last 50 years, medical science has been searching for the hidden genetic code for the cause of cancer.

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

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

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

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

We know certain viruses and parasites have been associated with cancer. As an example, the EpsteinBarr virus has been associated with nasopharyngeal carcinoma and Burkitt’s lymphoma. Hepatitis B and C viruses have been associated with hepatocellular carcinoma. Schistosoma fluke and Clonorchis liver fluke (flukes are forms of parasites) have been associated with squamous carcinoma of the bladder and cholangiocarcinoma of the liver.

In my clinical experience, parasite medications have been the most effective and quickest means to balance the meridians, when given with other herbal and homeopathic remedies, for so many chronically ill patients. Using appropriately prescribed parasite medications to balance the meridians often causes a successful response to so many medically unexplained symptoms (MUS), including cancer. (See

my articles, “Do You Have MUS?” and others on parasites.)

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

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

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

Last week, the Post Dispatch published an article that said Washington University Medical School received 13 million dollars from the Gates Foundation. The study, led by Gary Weil, MD, is to lead toward eradicating the two major tropical diseases, elephantiasis and river blindness. It is interesting to note that he is trying to use different combinations of parasite medications at higher doses and a more frequent dosing schedule, than is recommended, to a mass population. In my clinical practice, I have found this to be very effective.

In 2000, I had a firsthand experience with antiparasite medications when I was activated by the US Army Reserve to Bolivia for a medical mission. Our US Army medical group was dispensing parasite medications, pyrental pamoate and mebendazole to a large population of indigenous Andes Indians.

(Note: readers may remember this story from one of my previous articles, “Bolivia Connection”.)

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

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How To Slow Down Your Genetic Clock

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here has been a great deal of study in recent years about what causes us to age, and whether it’s possible to slow down our genetic clock.

For many years it was thought that cells were immortal if given an ideal environment. This long-held belief was discarded in the early 1960s when Dr. Leonard Hayflick observed that human fibroblasts, a type of cell in tissue culture, would stop dividing after about fifty times, a phenomenon that became known as “the Hayflick limit.” As these cells approach fifty divisions, they begin looking old. They become larger and accumulate an increased amount of lipofuscin, the yellow pigment responsible for “age-spots”— those brownish spots that appear on the skin as the result of cellular debris and lipofuscin clumping together.

Your Genetic Clock Is Ticking Based on the Hayflick limit, experts on aging have theorized that there is a genetic clock ticking away within each cell that determines when old age sets in. The latest, and most likely, theory of aging is the telomere-shortening theory. Telomeres are the end-cap segments of DNA (our genetic material).

Each time a cell replicates, a small piece of DNA is taken off the telomere and gets shorter. The shorter the telomere gets, the more it affects gene expression. The result is cellular aging. In addition to serving as a clock for aging, the telomere is also involved in protecting the end of the chromosome from damage—controlling gene expression and aiding in the organization of the chromosome. In short, the telomere not only determines the aging of the cell, but our risk for cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and other degenerative diseases associated with aging.

Factors that Slow Down Your Clock The key to extending the human lifespan will ultimately involve preserving or restoring telomere length to the DNA. Until then, there are steps we can take now. It is well known that lifestyle and dietary factors that can slow down telomere shortening. Let’s look at these more closely.

Lifestyle Factors.

The ideal lifestyle for prolonging the life of telomeres and cells includes: • Stress management.

• Regular exercise.

• Getting a minimum of 8 hours sleep per night.

• Maintaining ideal body weight. Perhaps the biggest cause of premature telomere shortening in North America is resistance to the hormone insulin that occurs in obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes, as recent studies have documented that insulin resistance is associated with shorter telomeres. Achieving ideal body weight and utilizing strategies to increase the sensitivity of the body cells to insulin is a critical goal to preventing telomere shortening.

Dietary Factors.

Dietary factors that are known to slow down aging include: • Eating a low-glycemic diet. As mentioned above, the best way to prevent insulin resistance that speeds up the aging process is to each foods that are low on the glycemic index. Type “low glycemic foods” into your search engine to learn the best foods to eat.

• Consuming a diet rich in fresh vegetables and fruit.

• Taking a multiple vitamin and mineral formula. Research has shown that many nutrients help fight telomere shortening, especially B vitamins like folic acid, vitamin B12, and niacin; zinc; magnesium; and vitamins C and E. The best way to insure adequate intake of these and other nutrients to prevent telomere shortening is to take a multiple vitamin and mineral supplement. Nutritional Supplements. There have been lots of studies showing the positive effect of certain nutritional supplements on cell longevity. These include: • Omega-3 fatty acids from fish and fish oil supplements—Higher levels of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in the blood have been shown to reduce telomere shortening in a long-term study.

The recommended dosage of fish oils is based upon providing a daily intake of 1,000 mg EPA+DHA. • Vitamin D— at least 2,000 IU daily. In one study, scientists studied the effects of vitamin D on the length of telomeres in white blood cells of 2,160 women aged 18 to 79 years. The higher the vitamin D levels, the longer the telomere length.

• Polyphenols and flavonoids—from grape seed, pine bark, and green tea. These substances are not only associated with reducing markers of inflammation, but also preventing telomere shortening in experimental studies. The recommended dosage from extracts providing at least 90% polyphenols is 150 to 300 mg daily.

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Clean It Up: The 11 Toxins to Avoid

by Kris Ash

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oxic ingredients in our soaps? Seems hard to imagine, and yet with the FDA minimally regulating the cosmetic/skincare industry, companies are putting a plethora of ingredients in our cleansing products that are proving to be natural irritants, disruptors to our hormone & endocrine systems, and even carcinogenic. It’s not a wonder that people with conditions of eczema , psoriasis, contact dermatitis, acne, or just plain and simple severely dehydrated skin are desperate for a “cure”.

My first question is always, “With what do you wash your face and body?”

Although we were taught as children to wash the day’s grime off our bodies, my generation was never taught that whatever we put on our skin is readily absorbed into our bloodstream where it can potentially cause serious damage to our bodies. And, if you’re dealing with a problematic skin condition, the primary cause can sometimes be as simple as the soap or shampoo you use. Thus, it is imperative that you choose cleansers that have simple basic formulas and ones that are free of chemical toxins. The simpler, the better!

When choosing a soap, cleanser, or shampoo, read the label and avoid the following ingredients commonly found in most commercially made cleansing products: 1) Diethanolamine (or DEA), nitrosodiethanolamine, triethanolamine (a derivative of DEA) - carcinogenic 2) Dioxane – carcinogenic; toxic to brain, liver

and kidneys 3) Formaldehyde - weakens immune system 4) Fragrance – mystery ingredient that could include anything 5) Parabens (methylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben) - hormone disruptors 6) PEG-6 – carcinogenic 7) Phthalates – endocrine disruptor; carcinogenic 8) Propylene glycol – causes systematic kidney and liver damage 9) Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) / Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) – skin irritants; potentially carcinogenic 10) Triclosan – skin irritant; endocrine disruptor 11) Ureas (Diazolidinyl Urea, Imidazolidinyl, DMDM hydantoin, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate ) - weakened immune system; contact dermatitis I always suggest a fragrance free, coldprocessed handmade soap for problems like contact dermatitis. If you want to splurge with a scented skincare product, try to stick with ones that are fragranced by natural essential oils….leaving the products made with synthetic fragrances either completely out of your cleansing regiment or an infrequent dalliance.

Last, but not least, after you’ve tackled the business of “cleaning up” what you use to cleanse the outside of your body, the next step will be to look at what you put INSIDE your body, and create a cleaner, more organic dietary regimen.

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July, 2014

Witch Doctor Storytelling

Quality Time is Key To Building A Strong Family

Bringing back the lost art of Folklore Storytelling!

by Nina Chen, Ph.D., CFLE, Human Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Local actor Benjamin Petty, guarantees to entertain! Hurry, bookings are filling up fast for the Summer.

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reating and maintaining a nurturing family environment requires a great deal of energy and work. Quality time together is one of the most important elements for building a strong family.

Quality time should be planned with all family members. A family meeting can be a beneficial activity where family members can discuss ideas, concerns, and problems, as well as how and when to spend quality time together.

The following are some suggestions for having quality time together with family members.

• Have a family council meeting every week. This can be an opportunity for open communication and discussing family issues.

• Have a specific time for family members to get together and tell something positive about themselves. During this time, family members can also share something positive about each other and why each person is

important to the family.

• Spend time with each family member every week. This special time is valuable for two people to share with, talk to, listen to and enjoy each other. This special time can increase family members’ closeness.

• Time together for a couple is also important.

Having a regular couple time can help couples renew their sense of closeness and togetherness.

• Family quality time should include working and playing together.

Everyone should enjoy and benefit from family fun times. Avoid win/lose games because they may create stress or competition among family members.

If your family’s schedule is too busy for quality time together, you may need to rethink your family life pace. Start by holding a family council meeting to come up with alternatives and ways to schedule family “prime time” as a tool for building and maintaining a strong family.

View this article online at http://missourifamilies.org/features/divorcearticles/relations80.htm.

If your family’s schedule is too busy for quality time together, you may need to rethink your family life pace.

Art of Folklore Returns In Witch Doctor Storytelling

by Benjamin Petty

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ere at Witch Doctor Storytelling we reach perfection every time we perform for you or your event.

We also offer variety to meet your every need, choose from four different storytelling packages and characters.

• Kingla Kuk is a woodland witch doctor. He specializes in stories dealing with creation and Native American myth. His show is extremely physical and is a favorite of summer camps and parties. His best shows are done in the evening and around the camp fire.

• The Prospector is an old miner from the west. He specializes in stories dealing with western myth and western Native American tales. The Prospector brings the ole west to life!

• Bones is a storyteller that specializes in good old-fashion Ghost stories. If you’re looking to be afraid of the dark again, Bones is the entertainer for you. Bones is very popular around Halloween and during the fall months.

• Benjamin is a storyteller that specializes in a variety of storytelling. If you’re not looking for

a specific character entertainer and just want a good old-fashion storyteller, Benjamin is your guy.

Benjamin is popular all year round and is a favorite at events including birthday parties and summer camps.

Storytelling became a form of entertainment that was placed in the back of the room and forgotten about. We have changed all that.

We take pride in offering storytelling entertainment like you have never seen before. Our storytelling is very physical and movement dense and will leave your guests or campers amazed.

If you’re interested in booking with Witch Doctor Storytelling, choose a character from the list, gather your information including dates and times for which you are interested in booking and contact us right away!

The Doctor will see you now!

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Guide To Private Schools & Creative Education

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Countryside Montessori School

ountryside Montessori School is dedicated to the education of the whole child. Our goal is to meet each individual child’s need for intellectual, physical, social and emotional development.

Our learning environment is designed to cultivate independence, individual responsibility, freedom of choice, concentration, problem-solving abilities, social interaction, competency in basic skills and a love of learning.

By offering a superb Montessori education in a nurturing environment, Countryside strives to help children reach their full potential and become independent, life long learners.

The Montessori method of education was created by Dr. Maria Montessori, Italy’s first woman physician. Early in the 20th century, Dr. Montessori developed her educational concepts and tested them at a center in Rome.

Dr. Montessori cherished the uniqueness of each child and discovered that children learn best within environments that support individual development. She found that when children are in a home-like setting filled with developmentally appropriate materials, they become independent self-motivated learners.

The Primary goal of a Montessori program is to help each child reach his or her full potential. The “whole child” approach taken by Dr. Maria Montessori fosters growth in all areas because the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of a child are seen as inseparable. This approach encourages joy of learning and development of self-esteem. Current Preschool Openings.

12226 Ladue Road, (314) 434-2821 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 • www.montessori4children.com

Rosati-Kain High School

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hrough a vibrant Catholic education, we cultivate the individuality, faith, talent, and aspirations of young women who will lead and serve the world.

As a Catholic, all-girl college preparatory high school, Rosati-Kain is the place for young women who value academic success. Twenty-three advanced placement and advanced college credit classes are available, as well as a variety of electives. The Class of 2014 had a 100 percent college acceptance rate at 97 national universities and earned $16.5 million in scholarships and grants.

Fourteen percent of the Class of 2014 scored a 30 or higher on the ACT. In addition, 11 sports teams and many different clubs and organizations are available for students to join. R-K is also one of the most geographically diverse schools in the entire St. Louis metropolitan area, attracting students from North, South and West County, St. Louis City, Jefferson County, St. Charles County and several cities in Illinois. The student body represents 62 different zip codes and 77 different grade schools.

Rosati-Kain places an emphasis on the individual, creating an environment where each student can feel she truly belongs.

4389 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108

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The Fulton School

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et on a 12-acre wooded campus, The Fulton School strives to be an extension of your home, cultivating your children's capabilities and character to best equip them for the future. We are an independent, Montessori-based, coed school for toddlers through 12th grade.

We offer traditional Montessori for toddlers through 3rd, and a Montessoribased program for 4th through 12th. With an 8:1 student-teacher ratio, our small community allows students to be known, understood, and engaged.

Lower school includes daily PE class and outdoor play, plus regular Spanish, music, and art classes. Upper school offers a strong college-prep, liberal arts curriculum with block scheduling, electives, daily PE class, faculty advisors, and varsity athletics.

Our international program gives 7th-12th graders from around the globe the opportunity to experience school in America and creates a rich school atmosphere that promotes cultural diversity and global awareness.

Community service, public speaking, and philanthropy are integrated at all grade levels. Plus, our new Farm Program involves all students through caring for animals like chickens and bees, maintaining the gardens and orchard, and running a business to sell eggs, honey and produce.

Schedule a tour today to discover how The Fulton School is rethinking education.

123 Schoolhouse Rd, Saint Albans, MO 63073

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Raintree kids can. They can name the plant underfoot and the bird overhead, they can climb a tree or scale a rock, they can ford a stream. This is why Raintree is a Forest School—to transform, to empower, to allow every child to feel the certainty of “I can.” Hidden on 11 acres of forest, Raintree is a Reggio Emilia inspired pre-school and kindergarten.

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The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gandhi

July Heat is a Genuine Concern For Our Pets. BEWARE!

by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM

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t has been an unusual spring, indeed. Fortunately, we have had a good deal of rain as of late. But the summer heat is upon us as well. Pet owners must be sensitive to this issue.

Heat exhaustion is a terribly dangerous and insidious condition that can impact our pets, particularly heavy coated dog breeds. A dog left in the car with windows cracked but outside ambient temperatures of just over 70 degrees Fahrenheit can cause heat stroke in less than ten minutes. Another concern is that people love to jog with their pets. I always emphasize to folks that in fact, most dog breeds are built to be sprinters, rather than distance runners. Every year I hear stories about dogs that were jogging or simply walking at a reasonable clip around park sites like Creve Coeur Lake, and quite abruptly, the pet starts to weaken; may begin to breath heavily/panting; may hyper-salivate, shiver and collapse into a stupor, or worse, may faint away dead. Body temperatures usually register over 106 and higher. But, note, that logical and reasonable pet management can help to prevent such calamities.

Dr. Dougâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rules of Summer Care might includeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;˘ Walking pets should occur early, early morning, or after sunset, â&#x20AC;˘ Take a water source along with you, or be sure there are resources nearby, â&#x20AC;˘ Do NOT race dogs during the hot summer season, â&#x20AC;˘ Take a pocket, digital thermometer with you and check your dog if you note any behavioral changes or signs as mentioned herein, â&#x20AC;˘ Carry your veterinarianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s phone number and the phone number of the veterinary emergency facility near to where you walk, â&#x20AC;˘ You might consider carrying a bottle of rubbing alcohol if you think you will be out and away from a reasonable source of water &/or ice.

Age, breed and coat condition, or any other medical condition afflicting your pet should be taken into consideration when exercising your pets. Discuss preventative steps your veterinarian may want to include with my own suggestions above.

Should you note signs of concern, and you verify an elevated temperature, even above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, then immediately find shade and a source of water &/or ice, and begin to soak down your pet. Call your vet or emergency facility, and rush along to be sure your pet is not suffering a true heat stroke condition.

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Often elevated body temperatures begin to damage body tissues with kidneys suffering as a result.

Sunburn is also an issue, especially affecting the muzzle region or other less furred sites that might result from shaving our pets too closely. Be alert that your groomer does not shave down too closely.

Finally, remember that after any form of exercise, be careful NOT to allow your dog to engulf a ton of water, as large to giant breeds are susceptible to a condition called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bloatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, whereby the stomach swells with food, gas and/or water and can turn on its own axis, encouraging more gas filling and shutting down of needed blood supply to the stomach and spleen. These dogs become toxic very quickly, and again, can pass within hours.

Please have a safe and enjoyable summer season, sharing with your pets quality time and activity with special regard to our concern for heat exhaustion.

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Nature Wisdom

West Nile virus is transmitted to birds through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Since West Nile virus was discovered in the United States in 1999, the virus has been detected in over 300 species of birds.

Although some infected birds, especially crows and jays, frequently die of infection, most birds survive.

with Pat Tuholske Naturalist

Shadow of the Bird â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where there is much light, the shadow is deep.â&#x20AC;? -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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he shadow of the bird has intrigued me since first capturing my attention. Two decades ago I was working outside on our back deck when bird shadows began floating across the woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface. Glancing up, I saw nine vultures catching a thermal above the house. The Cherokee refer to vultures as peace eagles so I took their shadowy greeting as a good sign.

The shadow of a bird is easiest to see on flat open surfaces at high noon on a sunny day. A perfect alignment of sun, bird and earth. A mysterious dance between the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ray and the bird. The brighter the light, the more potent the shadow. Glimpsing the fleeting shadow, I no longer feel earth-bound and soar with the bird gracefully at one with the air.

The summer of 2012 I started seeing bird shadows too often to ignore. Shadows swooped across my windshield while driving, darted through the woods on a hike, plunged into the pond as I swam. What message was the shadow of the bird sending? Was I to follow this doppelganger? Was a phantom path awaiting discovery?

Nature speaks to me in symbols and signs. Always alert to the wild worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s messages and lessons, I soon had my answer to the spectral omen. A random mosquito fed on me transferring West Nile Virus from an infected bird. My journey with the shadow world began.

Sharing a deep bond with birds, I too am surviving the challenge of this nebulous affliction lurking in my spinal fluid, brain and nervous system. The initial shock of the diagnosis has worn off. My highly active life is now slow-paced. Communication is strenuous, focus is difficult, sensory overload is ongoing and intense. I forgo teaching, seminars, fairs, concerts, theater, and travel. I no longer try to push my way through or say yes to every request.

The bird has given me the gift of simplicity and slowing down.

This virus has become my constant companion with whom I am making peace. We all have our challenges and I encourage you not to run from but embrace your shadow. Go easy and give flight to your hidden essence. Release your shadow to swoop, explore and dance with the light.

Jung says the shadow is the seat of creativity.

Through heightened senses I now see, smell, and hear more. Exploring the silhouette of my inner core, I am compelled to spend time alone with ruminations of my own mind, deep emotions and profoundly simple acts. Letting the strong light of sun cast my shadow long... I am here... I am whole... I am human illuminated. I wrap the shadow of the bird around me like a cloak of power.

Part two in September: The Wisdom of Stillness Check out Pat's â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nature Chroniclesâ&#x20AC;? for musings on the Human-Nature relationship.

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The Greatest Freedom

By Phylis Clay Sparks The greatest freedom is the freedom to choose, Either this way or that ... to win or to lose.

One chooses laughter, another a frown, One gets up while one stays down.

I can choose love or I can choose fear, You can choose peanuts, I can choose beer.

We can argue against or decide to agree Because it’s our choice that makes us free.

We must all admit, we sometimes feel chains That bind us to anger, or fear, or claims That “I’m right - you’re wrong, why can’t you see?!

It’s all so simple, just agree with me!”

But when we wake up to the truth of Love’s Grace We know to be free means to honor each place, Every race, each face and all things, And bless every choice with which my heart sings.

Let’s all give thanks for the freedom to choose, To think thoughts of love or to sing the blues.

It’s all up to us each moment, each day, To feel our joy or be willing to pay.

It’s always our choice about what to think, Whether to choose light blue or relish hot pink.

The thing that matters, this we must know, Is that choice determines which way we go.

It’s all about how I choose to see life, Through eyes of wonder or feelings of strife.

It’s by choice, by decision, as to which way I go And the journey will cause me to stumble or grow.

Freedom to me is to honor my voice Above all others - that’s my choice!

Thank you again for the wisdom to see What freedom is, is up to me.

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July, 2014

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Kimberly Schneider is the author of Everything You need Is Right Here: Five Steps to Manifesting Magic and Miracles and Terrible Beauty: Poetry and Reflections for Precarious Times. A Licensed Professional Counselor with a degree in law and decades of experience in facilitating transformation in individuals and groups, Kimberly teaches Communication at Washington University and is a

regular contributor to Great Day St. Louis TV. Kimberly empowers people to create lives of wonder, productivity and possibility. She inspires audiences on diverse topics including: Thriving in Crisis; Celtic Cosmology and The “6 Ps of Presence” in Communication.

Kimberly’s keynote talks and custom workshops combine storytelling, coaching, experiential

exercises and original poetry. To find out about how Kimberly’s work can support creative change in your life or organization, call 314-275-8188 or email support@kimberlyschneider.com.

Go to www.KimberlySchneider.com to request Kimberly’s Free Conscious Manifestation eCourse and you’ll receive the first chapter of her book.

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

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

regarding their care.

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

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

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

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

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Yue Ma’s Specialty is Acupressure Massage, involving gentle but firm pressure to meridian points on the body to relieve pain and relax muscles. She combines ancient massage therapy with other techniques such as Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stones, Japanese Shiatsu, Swedish Relaxation, Reflexology and more.

Her methods promote better health through

deep relaxation and increased circulation of the body and soul. Her special philosophy is “The body is like a River. Everything is connected.”

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

Infrared Rays, nature’s invisible light and most

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

for the prevention of cavities.

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

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health. If your diet consists of food and drink made with white flour, sugar and no fresh fruits and vegetables, your body is likely to be acidic with resultant more medical and dental problems.

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So,….go!!!

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t happens to everyone: you pass a place and think to yourself, “I’ll go there sometime.” But you don’t. Perhaps you pass that place repeatedly, randomly, once in awhile or often, always with the same mental note to spend some time there, later. Maybe, you’ve been to some of the ARTful venues in St. Louis---but it’s been a long time ago.

Well, make this month the “sometime” you’ve been predicting. Pick a different spot to visit each week, or plan one ARTful weekend full of destinations. Or, as we often hear, you might be a tourist and picked up this issue to find ARTful things to see and do in our area (if so, welcome!). The ARTful Happenings calendar (available online at www.TheHealthyPlanet.com) will guide you for special events occurring this month. Here are just a few suggestions to map out an ARTful adventure: The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, located at 3716 Washington, just west of Grand Boulevard, is an intriguing building on the outside, and even more so on the inside. Perhaps you’ve passed it (“I’ll go there sometime”) but haven’t yet taken time for a visit. Designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando as his first structure designed for a location in the United States, The Pulitzer seems like a huge contemporary sculpture. Inside, it’s a place for changing exhibitions and programming.

The architect himself said, “It’s basically just two simple rectangles. But as you enter this simple figure or box, you discover a space that’s complex and rich. Once you’re inside, you learn things that

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ARTful Living St. Louis Area Fine Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor could not be foreseen from the outside.” Come inside and explore the current exhibition “Art of Its Own Making,” on view now through August 20. Open on Wednesdays (noon to 5 p.m.) and Saturdays (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), admission is always free. Visit www.pulitzerarts.org for more info.

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The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum at 3415 Olive, is relatively new to St. Louis’ list of ARTful institutions. Definitely worth a visit! Throughout the summer, an interesting exhibition entitled “Portrait/Process” explores the relationship between the making of art and the finished work. Learn more at www.iphf.org.

The World Chess Hall of Fame at 4652 Maryland in the Central West End, includes exhibition space for art. Two exhibitions remain through September: “Cage & Kaino: Pieces & Performances” and “Strategy by Design: Games by Michael Graves.” Check out www.worldchesshof.org to learn more.

Right next door to The Pulitzer is the Contemporary Art Portrait/Process exhibition at the International Photography Museum, open WednesHall of Fame and Museum. day through Saturday. so be sure to allow time to wander. Admission to Even better, admission to the Contemporary is the museum in Forest Park is always free (special absolutely FREE all summer, thanks to the exhibitions may have a fee); check www.slam.org Gateway Foundation. So what’s keeping you from for more info. a visit? Visit www.camstl.org for details.

I continue to be surprised when I hear that some people have not yet been inside our beloved Saint Louis Art Museum to experience the new addition. Housing the contemporary collections, this space is light-filled. Works in the remainder of the museum have been moved to different locations,

love St. Louis!), www.laumeier.org.

If you like the outdoors, Laumeier Sculpture Park should be on your go-see list. Gigantic sculptures throughout the park on Rott Road, between South Lindbergh and I-270, await your discovery. It’s a place to stroll, to study, to take the kids on a summer day. Also free of charge (gotta

Craft Alliance continues to celebrate its big 50th anniversary year. Check out exhibitions, classes and events at both locations: 6640 Delmar in the Loop and 501 N. Grand in the Kranzberg Center for the Arts. Specifics at www.craftalliance.org.

And that’s just a short list of some of St. Louis’ ARTful spots. Outdoor concerts abound here in the summer (Whitaker Series at Missouri Botanical Garden, Parties in the Park in Clayton, etc.)

The Muny’s great July lineup of outdoor shows in Forest Park include Tarzan, Porgy and Bess, The Addams Family, Seussical, and Grease. On a budget? Arrive early to nab a free ticket. Learn more at www.muny.org.

Summer in St. Louis is totally ARTful, and fun.

So,….go!!

Collagen Anti-Aging

Red Light Therapy

Photo Rejuvenation or Red Light Therapy

is the use of light to create an anti-aging effect on the skin and is quickly becoming recognized as one of the safest, fastest and most affordable ways to achieve younger, more vibrant looking skin.

Physicians and aestheticians agree, it is the most powerful and effective way to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the skin. Visible red (620nm-700nm) light shows at least 24 different positive changes at a cellular level.

Red light penetrates into the derma layer of the skin, energizing the cells, thereby helping to create collagen, which helps to plump up the skin, and elastin, which helps to firm the skin and diminish fine lines and wrinkles.

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• Treats seasonal affective disorders • Increases moisture retention • Increases blood circulation • Increases lymphatic system activity • Decreases skin flaws like Psoriasis, Eczema and Rosacea

PAIN RELIEF: • Herniated and Bulging Discs • Osteoarthritis • Fibromyalgia • Joint and Muscle pain • Inflammation • Nerve and Sports injuries • Neck pain and stiffness • Wounds and damaged skin • Kills bacteria

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July 5 In-Store HolIStIc FaIr 11a-4p. Practitioners and readers on-site for walk-in availability. Guests Rev. Maureen Amen-Gay and Mary Brandt. $20 Mini-Readings, Ear Candling, Reiki or Mini Chakra Tune-Up, Tuning Fork Therapy, Tibetan Healing Bowl Sessions or Reflexology. Held at Holistic Journey, 216 Frank Scott Pkwy East, Swansea, IL 62226. Call 618-2348280 or visit www.yourholisticjourney.com.

July 12 & 14, 2014 wIlderneSS act: 50tH annIverSarY Airs on KNLC Channel 24 7/12 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 7/14 at 8:00 p.m. The year 2014 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Host Don Fitz explores why this law is important for protecting our country’s environment with guests Toni Armstrong and Tom Ball. They tell us about some of their favorite wilderness areas in Missouri.

July 5 & 7, 2014 Power Your Home wItH Solar!

Airs on KNLC Channel 24 7/05 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 7/07 at 8:00 p.m. Have you seen solar panels popping up on homes in your neighborhood? Guests Joan Bray and Mark Kalk discuss their solar experiences with host John Hickey. They cover what motivated them to go solar, if their example influenced others, and whether state government is doing enough to promote solar.

July 15 cHeeSe nIgHt: grIllIng cHeeSeS 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Free, Reservations not required Join our resident cheese expert, Hamid, for Cheese Night in the Specialty Department at Whole Foods Market in Brentwood. This month, Hamid will feature and be cooking grilling cheeses like Savory Brun-uusto, Styled after Norwegian bread cheese and tasty Haloumi, a delicious mixed milk cheese from the isle of Cyprus. Don’t miss this educational tasting, filled with useful information, fabulous recipes and of course delicious samples!

July 8 IntegratIng alternatIve medIcIne wItH conventIonal medIcIne FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion - Integrating Alternative Medicine with Conventional Medicine - Learn how to build your immune system and take charge of your health. If you are suffering from chronic conditions, you'll learn why you don't have to live with your "incurable" symptoms anymore. Topics covered include: Cancer, Heart Disease/Stroke, Diabetes, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, ADD/ADHD, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Food Allergies, Nutrition, and many more. You should come to this discussion also if you feel, "My Doctor said everything is fine! Then why do I feel so lousy?" Second Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm at our healing clinic Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist, 10908 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO 63146, Weaving Internal Medicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Call to verify meeting date; seating is limited, arrive early, 314-4327802. See patient success stories at www.preventionandhealing.com.

July 8 11tH annual leed SHowcaSe The 11th Annual LEED Showcase features presentations on several local projects that are pursuing or have recently achieved LEED certification. WHEN: Tuesday, July 8, 5:30 – 7:30 WHERE: Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, 2319 Chouteau, Suite 200 (63103) REGISTER: www.usgbcmogateway.org.

July 11 nature SPIrItS, SPIrIt guIdeS, Power anImalS, oH mY . . . Presented by Janet Williams? 6:00 - 8:00pm. Cost $50. Have some fun while you build a deeper relationship with the spirit realm.

Understand what they mean to you and how best to utilize the gifts they bring you. Janet Williams has been meditating for two decades and teaching meditation for 9 years.

Her students range in age from 5 years to 80+ years. They are beginning to advanced meditators. She teaches workshops and classes to individuals, small and large groups in homes, schools, health centers and business offices. Janet teaches a combination of Eastern and Western meditation techniques. She believes that meditation is the key to understanding our relationships, health and purpose.

When given meditation tools, guidance and support, people are empowered to create happy, healthy lives. To register for this class, call The Center ar 314.725.6767.

July 12 enlIgHtened anger Presented by Janet Williams.10:00am - 12:00noon. Cost $50. Do you simmer, explode or believe that "nice" people don't get angry? Anger often gets a bad rap but it actually is one of the most powerful energies we possess. Deny it and you may become passive aggressive, dispassionate or victimized. Learn how to use it well and you'll create boundaries, find passion and get back on path. Janet Williams has been meditating for two decades and teaching meditation for 9 years. Her students range in age from 5 years to 80+ years. They are beginning to advanced meditators. She teaches workshops and classes to individuals, small and large groups in homes, schools, health centers and business offices. Janet teaches a combination of Eastern and Western meditation techniques. She believes that meditation is the key to understanding our relationships, health and purpose. When given meditation tools, guidance and support, people are empowered to create happy, healthy lives. Call 314.725.6767 to register for this class.

July 15 creatIve vISualIzatIon 7-9:30pm. Working with the Law of Attraction, vision board, tools to assist in making your vision or goals clearer for manifestation. Speaker: Mary Brandt. $25, please register in advance. Held at Holistic Journey, 216 Frank Scott Pkwy East, Swansea, IL 62226. Call 618-234-8280 or visitwww.yourholisticjourney.com.

July 15 Free montHlY wellneSS SuPPort grouP Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship, learning oppor-

tunities in Medical Spiritual Information and exercises to strengthen your journey in managing your plan of care and treatment. Support Group Leaders: Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. and Chaplain Paul R. Johnson, M.Div. When: Third Tuesday each month (with an occasional exception) at 6:30 pm. at our healing clinic, Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist, 10908 Schuetz Road, St Louis, MO 63146, Weaving Internal Medicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Call to verify meeting date, 314-432-7802. For more information, read the article on our web site at www.PreventionAndHealing.com titled "New Medicine, New Biology: Spiritual Wellness, Spiritual Assessment, and Spiritual Care."

July 15 connectIng Your HealtH Between Your teetH and BodY FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion. Connecting Your Health Between Your Teeth and Body. You may not realize it, but your teeth and gums may be making you ill or weakening your immune system. Hidden infections. Unresolved illness. Find out what may be happening between your teeth and body and what to do about it. Discover how infection and illness transfer between the teeth and body.

Understand how biological dentistry focuses on your overall health. Learn about what dental materials are compatible with wellness, mercury-free, tooth-colored fillings,the impact of dental procedures, how certain dental procedures can influence your body, and nutritional therapy that supports a healthy mouth. Third Tuesday Each Month, 6:30 pm at the Holistic Dentistry office of, and presented by, Dr. Michael Rehme, D.D.S., C.C.N. (Certified Clinical Nutritionist), 2821 N. Ballas Rd, Suite 245, St. Louis, MO

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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.

July 17 are You crYStal-curIouS? Taught by Anahata Roach, Crystal Resonance Therapist.

5:30-7:30pm. Cost $65. Are you attracted to crystals and stones but not sure why and are interested in learning more about them? Crystals and stones have been used as healing tools and talismen since the dawn of time. In this 2-hour class we will explore how they work, how to choose a stone to work with, and experience a guided meditation to help you connect with a crystal or stone of your choice.

Anahata will provide a blend of scientific data, native spiritualism and practical application to help you better understand and begin a relationship with crystals and stones.

Anahata Roach is a certified Crystal Resonance Therapist.

She completed over 500 hours of study in physics, anatomy, and mineralogy as well as 25 practicum sessions prior to receiving her certification from healer and author Naisha Ashian. Anahata is also an Usui Reiki Master and Sekhem-Seichim-Reiki Master Teacher. For info visit: anahatacrystaltherapy.com. To register call 314.725.6767.

July 23 SurvIvIng Internet datIng If you’re ready to meet someone, but are hesitant to jump into internet dating or you are not feeling successful with previous attempts, then this workshop is for you. Learn what type of attachment style you have and how it dictates your potential for success in the choices you make.

Identify what types of things should be included in a good profile to attract more interest and what should not. Find out what you need to be looking for on that first date. This workshop will give you the right attitude and the right confidence to be successful in meeting and recognizing the right person for you. Free……Wednesday, July 23rd from 7 to 8:30pm at Café Ventana (back in the meeting rooms) in the Central West End. (314-374-8396) or send an e-mail to TheArtofRelating@hotmail.com to reserve a space.

July 26 & 27 PrImordIal Sound medItatIon Do you want to reduce stress and anxiety in your life?

Learn to meditate! As stress is reduced through meditation, our mind and body function with more effectiveness which can lead to better health, vitality, and happiness!

Primordial Sound Meditation is a meditation program developed by Dr. Deepak Chopra. This weekend class will be held July 26 & 27 at the Mercy Center, 2039 North Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO. Learn how to enjoy the benefits of meditation! Contact Shirley Stoll for info and/or registration. 800-796-1144 or shirlstoll@gmail.com.

July 26 & 28 tHreatS to dIrt! Airs on KNLC Channel 24 7/26 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 7/28 at 8:00 p.m. Sarah Heyman and Teresa Morris discuss the importance of root systems diversity and microorganisms for soil. How does adding chemicals for crop yields deplete physical and biological potentials? How do concrete and asphalt interfere with soil?

July 28 weIgHt and wellneSS 6:30-8:30pm. Join us and discover an optimal health program that will help you to reach your healthy weight goals.

Topics include the reasons why 85% of “Diets” fail and our safe, effective system for losing 2-5 lbs per week 1st 2 weeks; 1-2 lbs per week thereafter with the help of a free health coach. Our program is is safe and clinically proven program that conserves muscle while it burns fat. You will also meet others who have lost weight with Take Shape for Life and get all your questions answered.

Cost: Free. Held at DePaul Hospital May Community Education Center, 12303 DePaul Drive parking lot #3, Bridgeton, MO 63044. For details or to register call Dr Rebecca Gould 314-727-2120 or register online via HealingSTL.com or Facebook/HealingSTL. July 31 make a dIFFerence: envIronmental actIon For Home & Place oF worSHIP Hear from keynote speakers Mike Roberts, weather reporter at KSDK TV, and Rev. Gerald Durley, Interfaith Power & Light Board Member, former Pastor of the historic Providence Missionary Baptist Church of Atlanta, and Civil Rights Leader, and learn more about what you can do to reduce energy usage in your home and house of worship. Thursday, July 31, 6:45- 9:00 pm. St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, 5600 Oakland Ave, St. Louis 63110 REGISTER: www.usgbc-mogateway.org.

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St. Louis Public Library Hosts Seminar on Diabetes: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New, What Works, and How It Can Be Prevented

by Kara Krekeler, St. Louis Public Library, Science and Technology Librarian

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To help raise awareness about the disease, the St. Louis Public Library and its partners (see ad this page) present Diabetes: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New, What Works, and How Can I Prevent It? The program takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, at Central Library, 1301 Olive Street.

The seminar features Certified Diabetes Educator Jennifer Markee and Amy Drew Pharmacist Amy Drew, who discuss this increasingly prevalent disease and the ways in which it can be treated and managed.

A consultant for the St. Louis Diabetes Coalition and the OASIS Institute, Markee is a medical social worker and a certified diabetes educator through the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Drew is an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and a practicing pharmacist at the Ambulatory Clinic at Mercy Clinic Family Medicine.

Markee said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the last 10 to 15 years, there has been such an increase in the diagnosis of diabetes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s becoming more pervasive. One out of

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five Americans has diabetes so this is important for people to look at and not sweep under the rug.â&#x20AC;?

A diabetes diagnosis often comes with a dose of guilt, Markee stated, that as people often automatically assume that they did something wrong to deserve the diagnosis. However, diabetes is part lifestyle and part hereditary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It becomes this elephant in the room, and people think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not valid enough to talk about in conversation,â&#x20AC;? she said.

At the July 22 event, Markee said she hopes to remove some of that stigma and to help people learn about the symptoms and warning signs of diabetes, as well as how it is diagnosed, and help them get started on developing a support system to learn more about this chronic disease. She and Drew will also discuss some Jennifer Markee of the ways that diabetes can be controlled, including exercise habits and reading nutrition labels.

Diabetes: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New, What Works, and How Can I Prevent It? is the third presentation in Can I Catch That?, the St. Louis Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 Consumer Health Information Speaker Series. The fourth presentation, See No Evil, Speak No Evil: The Story Your Eyes and Mouth Tell About Your Health, takes place on Tuesday, October 28, at Central Library. For more information on this series and other health events at the Library, call 314.539.0390 or visit the Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consumer health blog, The Good Health Blog Spot, at slplconsumerhealth.blogspot.com.

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