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Green Homes Festival page 5 • Women@Work Profiles pages 18-22 • Camp Guide pages 24-27

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LANDSCAPING FOR LIFE How Native Plants Affect Urban Wildlife story page 9

BARK in the PARK Run, Walk, Stay, Play... May 17 In Forest Park page 30

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Dog Days of May and Other Musings

ur long awaited Spring has finally sprung. And plants and people are popping with delight. May is one of the busiest months of the year, next to October. There is so much going on but none as tail wagging as Bark in the Park, May 17 in Forest Park. What a great job the Humane Society of Missouri does for this event. And for the animals who need help and rescuing all year long. I have to admit that I might be more of a cat person than a dog person. But it is a narrow race. We have four cats and two dogs, all of which were orphaned or rescued. Our Border Collie Suk,i herds the cats around the house like sheep, and our WienerLab Shalya has her long black snout into everything. Last week she nipped a toad in the backyard and immediately began to foam at the mouth. After a quick internet search we discovered that toads are toxic to dogs and that many pets die every year from eating them. Shayla luckily just got an educational dose of toad defense and after plenty water and some rest she was soon outside ferreting out bunnies from under the deck. But don’t throw her a tennis ball. Seems her mixed breed is not programmed to catching anything tossed to her. She could play outfield for the Chicago Cubs. May is also the month of Mother’s Day. And I would like to mention my four favorite moms. My mother Mary Ann, who if alive would have loved being a

by Rick Hotton

great-grandmother. My wife Niki who has taken the meaning of “mom” to a whole new level (as if mom’s don’t already have the toughest job in the world.) My daughter Natalie who is the new mom to my 9 month-old grandson Jackson. Natalie, your stock has risen, since you became a mother. My mother-in-law Jan, who did such a great job preparing my wife Niki for motherhood, and for being her best friend. And to all you moms out there, GREAT JOB, for all that you do. Us dads are in awe, whether we say it enough or not. And perhaps a bit envious. From the sublime to the ridiculous. Hey, what’s up with this Adult Onset Allergies? I wasn’t allergic to anything growing up. I could stick my face in freshly cut grass, or sniff the most fragrant flowers, nothing. And now as a beautiful Spring blooms, I welcome it with a snoot full of snot, a head of lead and an obnoxious cough. Sort of like having a hangover and a cold at the same time. So I broke down and I am taking an allergy pill. Have to say it works. But I am so disgusted that my body has forsaken me and I have to once again support the pharmaceutical industry. I have a netty pot and I have tried all the “natural remedies.” I am feeling better but I miss my immune system of my youth. We are working to make our suburban yard into a habitat garden and are planting more natives to attract more birds and butterfly species. As people planted more and more ornamentals and non natives over the years they were inadvertently destroying the habitat and food chain for native wildlife. Check out Mitch Leachman’s article on page 9 for more information on what you can do. Oh, and The Healthy Planet magazine begins our 18th year of publishing in May. Now with my 17 years at the Webster-Kirkwood Times and my time here at the Planet, I am working on my 35th year in publishing. And loving every minute of it! Honor Your Mother,

J.B. Lester; Publisher

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Dreary News Regarding Worldwide Air Pollution Highlights Critical Need for Individuals to do Their Share for Cleaner Air Article courtesy of the Clean Air Partnership

poor air quality and its related health effects. With spring now in full swing, the Clean Air ccording to the World Health Partnership will resume its daily air quality foreOrganization (WHO), nearly 7 milcasts on May 1, and is once again ramping up its lion people across the globe are curefforts to educate St. Louis area residents on the rently dying each year from air polsteps they can take to keep air quality in the lution. This startling news comes as the Clean Air healthy range. Partnership prepares to kick off the start of air “This is the time of year when it’s very imporquality forecasting for 2014, and “While children, the tant for area residents to stay updated on the air quality foreserves as yet another important reminder of how critical it is for elderly and those who cast,” said Fuchs. “When conditions are predicted to be in the all of us to do our part to help suffer from respiratory unhealthy orange and red ranges, keep the air clean. want to see people adjusting The health effects of poor air disease are at the we their behaviors and their outdoor quality are numerous and can include shortness of breath, greatest health risk plans accordingly.” Since the way we commute coughing, wheezing, headaches, nausea, eye and throat irritation from air pollution, its has one of the most profound effects on our air quality, actions and decreased lung function. Additional risks include aggrava- effects can impact the like using transit, carpooling, vantion of respiratory problems, health of all of us.” pooling, telecommuting and combining errands into a single trip asthma, allergies and lung disSusannah Fuchs, can help reduce emissions when eases; impairment of the immune Clean Air Partnership Spokesperson poor air quality is forecasted. On system, increased hospital and these orange and red days, the elderly, children ER visits and irregular heartbeat, heart attacks and those with respiratory concerns, who are at and premature death in those with heart or lung the greatest health risk from poor air quality, disease. should plan to limit their time outdoors. “This new information from the WHO indiFor additional information on the health cates that the health effects of air pollution are far greater than originally thought, especially when effects of poor air quality and tips designed to it comes to heart disease and stroke,” noted help reduce emissions, individuals are encourSusannah Fuchs, Senior Director of aged to visit the Clean Air Partnership’s website Environmental Health for the American Lung at www.cleanair-stlouis.com. Starting May 1, the Association of the Plains-Gulf Region and daily air quality forecast will be posted on the spokesperson for the Clean Air Partnership. website. Area residents can also visit the website to sign up to receive the forecast via email. “While children, the elderly and those who suffer Throughout the summer, the forecast can also be from respiratory disease are at the greatest health found on the Clean Air Partnership’s Facebook risk from air pollution, its effects can impact the page or by following the organization on Twitter health of all of us.” @gatewaycleanair. As temperatures rise, so does the threat of

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responsible parties need to be removed from the decision making process allowed under By Ed Smith, Safe Energy Director EPA Superfund. The Missouri Coalition for the Environment has long advocated that our fedMissouri Coalition for the erally elected officials put the St. Louis Army Environment Corps of Engineers in charge at the West Lake www.moeniron.org Landfill. The St. Louis Corps has a specialized program dedicated to handling the type of radioactive materials found at the West Lake Landfill. In fact, the St. Louis Corps is in charge of all the radioactive sites in St. Louis City and County, including the site where the he Environmental Protection radioactive wastes at West Lake originated. Agency (EPA) found two new areas Turning this project over to the Corps drastiof previously cally reduces the unidentified radioinfluence of the finanactive material located at the cially responsible parsmoldering and radioactive ties. Call Senator West Lake Landfill near McCaskill, Senator Bridgeton, Missouri, a suburb Blunt, Congressman of St. Louis. The discovery Clay, and Congressoccurred during work to build woman Wagner and an “isolation barrier” meant to ask them to put the St. separate the smoldering fire on Louis Army Corps of one side from the radioactive Engineers in charge at waste on the other. In 2008, the West Lake EPA Region 7 decided to leave Landfill and visit the radioactive wastes buried at www.moenviron.org the unlined landfill, in the for more information. Missouri River floodplain, vulnerable to seismic activity, fire, floods, and tornados. The Visit www.moenviron.org to learn more. 2008 decision is currently under review. Follow us on Twitter: @Moenviron The EPA’s 2008 decision never considered a smoldering fire a threat to the radioactive wastes or public health. The only study on the We provide impacts of a smoldering fire contacting the a wide radioactive wastes was written by the financially responsible parties. Their report found no variety of environmental or health threats to the public. commercial The specialized EPA Office of Research and and Development debunked many of the report’s findings. residential The uncertainty of risk to human health recycling services metro wide related to a fire at West Lake make recent with flexible schedules. actions of the landfill owner, Republic Services, even more dubious. In the last few Contact us today: weeks, Republic Services launched an aggressive statewide campaign supporting the implementation of the flawed 2008 EPA decision to keep the radioactive wastes at the landfill, info@EarthCircleRecycling.com called “The Coalition to Keep Us Safe.” 1660 South Kingshighway Republic Services and the other financially

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Students Rally Around a Challenge to Green Their School By Hope Gribble, USGBC-MGC Education & Green Schools Coordinator

tudents at North Kirkwood Middle School rallied around the challenge to green their school. The challenge was the Green Schools Quest, and their aim was manifold. Not only did the students want to create a learning environment that was healthier for the planet, but also one that was healthier for people, would save the school district money and bring the community closer together. Their efforts began with the click of a button. The students’ teacher, Chris Hooker, entered their class into the 2013-14 Green Schools Quest, a challenge issued by the U.S. Green Building Council-Missouri Gateway Chapter to public and private schools within the region to imagine and implement, with the help of green mentors, the most creative, effective and no or low cost sustainable practices for their schools. The Green Schools Quest then served as a framework to focus their efforts. The school was paired up with sustainability professional and volunteer Todd Bundren who served as Green Mentor and worked with the students and teacher throughout the school year. Once the team was established, they identified the unique needs and resources of their school, set goals, and took action. All the while, recording their progress and engaging the community in their efforts. The team at NKMS decided to engage in three initiatives: a lights off campaign encouraging teachers and students to turn the lights off when not in use, a no idling initiative which educated and incentivized parents to turn their cars off when picking up students, and a composting program for lunchtime food waste. Students had a lot to say about their experience. “My experience with the green schools quest was life changing. I learned so many things about the earth and how it functions,” remarked 7th Grader Mary. Fellow

classmate Alex said, “I used to think that all we could do to change the environment was ask the government about something North Kirkwood Middle School and hope they placed 1st place in the Middle approve. But School division. now I see that we can do more than that. I now see that a person can take his/her own initiative and help the environment.” And Chad commented, “During our project, we had to figure out how much our lighting in our daily life costs. When we got our numbers, we were amazed by the fact of how much money we were spending. Knowing this, we started to care a little more, and the more we knew, the more we wanted to learn and do. This competition really changed the way we think.” NKMS was one of nearly 40 participating schools in the inaugural year of the Green Schools Quest, and came in 1st place in the Middle School division. Additional winners include: Elementary – 1st Forsyth School, 2nd W.W. Keysor Elementary, 3rd Tillman Elementary; Middle – 2nd The College School, 3rd The Governor French Academy and Maplewood Richmond Heights Middle School; High*– 1st Parkway Central, 2nd SLUH; Early Childhood - Maplewood Richmond * Heights Early Childhood Center. USGBC-MGC is looking for both schools and mentors to participate in the 2014-15 Green Schools Quest. Applications open May 2014. Projects will begin October 2014 and run through mid-March 2015. Each team will document their project’s impact throughout the Quest’s parameters and enter their results at the conclusion of the challenge. Cash awards and recognition await the student teams’ responses to the challenge. Learn more at www.usgbc-mogateway.org/greenschool-quest.

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By Jean Ponzi

his 13th annual celebration of sustainable living spotlights our region’s top options for Greening up your home and lifestyle – in one resource-packed day of family fun! New features for this year’s event start with our new spring date and inspiring new location: the beautiful grounds and building of the Garden’s William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening. Kemper Center’s own Green elements – from solar power to rainwater harvesting – will be joined by more than 70 displays and exhibits. Bring your home project ideas and talk with the St. Louis area’s experts on: • Solar, wind and geothermal renewable energy systems • Energy efficient lighting and appliances • Cool roof retro-fits • Efficient windows, insulation and weatherization • Heating and cooling systems • Green home building and remodeling materials and methods • Home energy auditing • RainScaping and other clean water strategies • Non-toxic home cleaning and decorating products • Recycling and waste reduction • Cycling and other transportation alternatives. A new Naturescaping area will spotlight native plant-based options to save water, boost biodiversity, and cut your yard-work chore list – beautifully!

Stroll the Kemper Center’s demonstration gardens at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with a Master Gardener as your Green-features guide. The Plant Doctors will diagnose your gardening issues, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Discover houseplants that will thrive while cleaning indoor air and beautifying every part of your home, for “thumbs” of any color. Fast-paced, interactive Presentations to the People will cover topics ranging from backyard permaculture and cooking with natural gas to socially responsible investing and much more. Kids and families can explore Nature In Your Neighborhood activities in the Brookings Interpretive Center, build and race a sun-powered miniature roadster and have fun with recycled material art projects. All ages can sample s’mores cooked in solar ovens and snap photos with costumed recycling characters. What transportation alternatives might work for you? Find ideas in the Great Rivers Greenway Get Around Green area. Cycle to the festival and take advantage of convenient free bicycle parking! Enjoy live music from Wack-A-Doo and that twistin’ witty green-glitz Earth hunk, Eco Elvis. Shop the HOME Made – HOME Grown Green Marketplace featuring home décor and gifts made by area crafters and produce grown by local farmers. The Garden Gate Shop will feature fair trade and recycled-content clothing and gifts, along with plants to refresh and beautify your home. The first 1,500 attendees will get a free reusable shopping bag. The Eat Well Local Food Court will serve popular beverages and healthy treats. Bring your reusable water bottle and get free refills.

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The Living Colors of Spring by Linda Wiggen Kraft

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pring isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just when the weather turns warm, it is when the world bursts into color. The grays and browns of winter turn into the purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red of spring blossoms. These bursts of colors arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just any colors, they are living colors. Colors that have a life force and energy flowing through them that reflects light to the world. The amazing living color of plants goes out into the world, sending its energy into its surroundings and beyond. Like all colored objects, flowers and foliage absorb the colors of the white light of the sun except for the colors we see. A green leaf absorbs all the electromagnetic waves of color, except for the green wavelength. That

green wavelength is reflected back and goes out into the world. We see and absorb that color. Our bodies receive that color vibration just by being nearby. The beauty, joy and healing of these colors becomes one with us. How can we not feel such joy and power in Spring. The phenomenon of spring colors is beyond words. Let living colors send their energy and life force to you. For inspiration enjoy the living colors of these photos, but better yet go outside to absorb the living colors of springtime. Linda Wiggen Kraft is a landscape designer who creates holistic and sustainable gardens. She is also a mandala artist and workshop leader. Please visit her blog: www.Creativity ForTheSoul.com/blog or website: www.CreativityForTheSoul.com. Contact her at 314 504-4266.

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St. Louis Composting Celebrates International Compost Awareness Week With a Heaping Helping of Compost By Sara Ryan St. Louis Composting

t. Louis Composting invites you to join in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW), May 5-11, 2014. This year’s theme is “Compost! The Solution to Sustainable Soil and Water”. Planned activities span the globe with celebrations scheduled across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and Ireland. Composting advocates will encourage everyone, everywhere to compost. Come join St. Louis Composting and learn how to be more sustainable! “The Solution to Sustainable Soil and Water” for many, can mean planting a backyard vegetable garden; the ultimate way to go green. Fresh produce comes direct from the garden to your table, cutting out the middle man. As any seasoned vegetable gardener will attest, the best strategy for boosting yields is to build a better soil by conditioning with compost. Compost delivers four major benefits to the gardener, all of which help the environment: • Compost improves plant/turf quality. Compost reduces spring transplant shock and, longer term, decreases plant stress response to drought, disease and insects. Because of the intense heat generated in compost piles, compost contains no weeds, insects or insect eggs/larvae. Compost also reduces salt damage and provides nutritional balance. • The benefits of compost are long-lasting. Rain and watering cause chemical fertilizers to leach out of soil stripping it of its nutritional properties. Conversely, compost binds with the soil and releases its nutrients over a multiyear period. • Compost strengthens soil structure. Compost reduces the compaction of heavy soil, enhances sandy soil and increases both top-soil and soil fertility while rebuilding worn-out soil. Over time, compost makes any type of soil easier to work with. • Finally, compost can hold six times its weight in water, which reduces the need for irrigation during periods of drought. But, perhaps more important to remember

when planting is that using all-natural, STA-certified compost is part of a 100% efficient recycling cycle. ICAW focuses on building awareness of composting and its environmental benefits. Year after year, innovative programs improve community sustainability and promote the use of compost. Join us in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week and get hands-on with St. Louis Composting with a heaping helping of compost! To celebrate, St. Louis Composting will host events at three of our composting facilities on May 6, 7 and 10. Enjoy BBQ, snacks and veggies that grow GREAT in St. Louis Composting’s STA-Certified compost and soil blends at these three ZERO waste events… May 6 – Fort Bellefontaine facility in Florissant, Mo. (13060 County Park Road) – 11a.m. May 7 – Belleville, Ill. facility (5841 Mine Haul Road) – 11a.m. May 10 – Valley Park, Mo. facility (39 Old Elam Ave.) – 8 – 10a.m. and 11 – 1p.m. On Saturday, May 10 from 8 – 10a.m. Mike Miller, Host of KMOX 1120’s Garden Hotline will be broadcasting live from the Valley Park facility. Come by and meet him, chat with St. Louis Composting experts and who knows, maybe you could even be on the radio! We also will host a ZERO waste lunch from 11 – 1p.m. Our experts will be around to educate customers about compost, its benefits and how to begin backyard composting and enrich your backyard vegetable gardens! No registration is required; just show up ready to COMPOST! Home composters will be available to purchase at the event and all attendees will receive one free cubic yard of compost to take home (offer good for day of workshop only)! If you cannot make it to any of St. Louis Composting’s exciting ICAW events, be sure to celebrate ICAW at home! Start your own compost pile or incorporate our Black Gold Compost into your lawn, landscaping and gardens and see its benefits for yourself!

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ou D’Agrosa’s love of the outdoors and plants lead him to a horticulture degree from Mizzou and the opening in 1996 of Garden Heights Nursery in Richmond Heights. Lou’s passion, and his staff’s, is to help every homeowner bring beauty to the outdoor spaces of their home. A love for creating beautiful environments is apparent in this modern urban garden center that brings an up-to-date home like and family feel to its unique outdoor and indoor spaces. Garden Heights Nursery’s outdoor spaces are filled from early spring to late fall with a large selection of blooming and growing plants. Many are locally grown and labeled as such. Organic vegetables and herbs are available. Native plants and Plants of Merit are a mainstay. The large selection of carefully chosen ornamental and edible annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees is constantly changing and enough for any garden needs. Container plantings are a specialty. Colorful glazed ceramic pots that brighten any garden are seen throughout the garden center. Even in winter, a drive down Big Bend Blvd. and a glance at Garden Heights always lifts the spirits when the many colorful ceramic pots give the promise of spring. A unique part of this garden center is the smooth pleasing flow from outdoor to interior spaces. Pathways and a patio outside are lined with bright garden pots, perennials, annuals, and small trees arranged to inspire what could be a garden scene at home. A brick wall is background to hanging planters and tall plants. The paths lead into welcom-

Garden Heights owner Lou D’Agrosa (above) and the newly remodeled garden center at 1605 S. Big Bend Blvd. ing indoor spaces. Step under the new metal awning and inside is a large new reclaimed rustic wood counter, crafted from 100 year old wood. Gifts by local crafts people and others are beautifully arranged. Seeds, gardening tools, fertilizers, soils and other garden needs are also inside. At the back is a small greenhouse with fountains, pots and year round plants. Inspirations for home gardens can be found in the rich combination of details, textures and colors: brick, stone, ceramic, metal, wood, foliage and blossoms. Creating a beautiful garden requires more than buying the plants, pots and other garden items. It requires the help and knowledge of people who know how to make a garden succeed. Trained horticulturists and experienced gardeners are staff members. Some work year round and others come back every year during the growing season. There is a family feel amongst those who work here, which includes a few D’Agrosa family members. The extensive Garden Heights Nursery website (www.gardenheights.com) shares information about staff, their gardens, plants available, and lots of garden wisdom. Visit Garden Heights Nursery for the plants, knowledge and inspiration needed for garden beauty and success. Garden Heights Nursery, 314 6457333, 1605 S. Big Bend Blvd, Richmond Heights.

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of the summer! Five to six weeks after the preemergent or weed preventer was put down, you should apply more food so that your lawn retains its healthy green color through the Summer. Nutrients, not just nitrogen, will provide all of the micro nutrients your lawn needs for Summer. Without the right food turf grass is much more susceptible to fungi and stress than a plant with the right micro-nutrients. So the secret to keep your Spring lawn looking fresh throughout the stress of Summer is to feed it with a fertilizer with a large number of micronutrients and live microbes. At Greene's Country Store we have many choices of fertilizers loaded with micro-nutrients that you can chose from. We also have a year round lawn and garden program based on testing your own soil. If you want to spend less and get out of the chemical fertilizer hamster wheel while having a much better lawn and garden, come to Greene's. For more information contact Greene's Country Store, 636-561-6637 or visit www.greenescountrystore.com..

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Landscaping For Life

Start Your Own Habitat Garden To Attract more Birds and Butterflies by Mitch Leachman Executive Director St. Louis Audubon Society

(left) Catbirds like Beautyberries which are native to Missouri. Photo by Al Smith. (above) a Hummingbird Clearwing moth enjoys the nectar of Bee Balm. Photo by Andrew Reago.

t all began almost 10 years ago, after I had moved into this my Leachman first house. A friend suggested a few plants, all Missouri natives, for a bed along the driveway. When complete, we had installed aster, coneflower, coreopsis, milkweed and penstemon, 20 plants at most, where only irises and daylilies had been previously. plants and removed nearly all the invasive bush Those few plants have been a source for counthoneysuckle at the back of the lot. Now, instead of less fascinating and inspiring moments ever since. a plain, uniform wall of honeysuckle, I have an The asters in full fall bloom draw a myriad of interesting variety of native shrubs including native bees. I look forward to my near-daily lunch beautyberry, currant, ninebark and sumac. The time visits from my home office to meditate with currant is in bloom as I write, bright yellow and oh them—green ones, yellow, black or orange, honhow fragrant. It is an important nectar source for eybees and bumble bees, even blue ones—yes, I early-arriving hummingbirds. The beautyberry said BLUE! I take pictures, study them; they fly will yield bright purple berries this fall, and I will around and next to me. I have never been stung or again be on watch for the return of the catbirds and ever felt threatened. I also recall the first time I thrashers as they stop to feed on the fruit in saw goldfinches extracting the seed from the coneadvance of their southbound migration. The catflowers toward the end of a long summer. I had bird got named from its “mew” call note—a sound just come up the driveway in the car and sat there I now anticipate through open windows in the watching, not wanting to get out and disturb them. early fall. Bird watching AND feeding courtesy of Bird feeding by native plant—how cool is that! natives I planted! In the years since, I’ve added more native I’ve known for quite some time that small

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patches of habitat are important for our native birds, butterflies and such. News reports, online posts and broadcasts regularly tell tales of endangered plants and animals and habitat lost to development of some sort. Then, just two years ago I was encouraged to read Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy, an entomologist who has studied plant-eating insects for decades. He states that installing native plants within our personal landscapes at home and work is imperative to reverse those declines. In short, native plants provide food for native insects which are an essential protein source for 96% of all our land birds, including every Missouri songbird. Just think about that. Cardinals, goldfinches and even hummingbirds eat insects. They must. Their babies need protein to build muscle and

bone; seeds and nectar alone won’t cut it. But a juicy plant-eating caterpillar packs lots of protein, more per pound than beef. Makes sense for a small bird to look for a tiny package of protein. Funny thing is lots of other animals eat insects, too—reptiles, amphibians, foxes, owls and even fish! Of course, the fish aren’t in most neighborhoods, but all the rest could be. Take a look at your home, your workplace, your worship house. Is there room for a habitat garden? I started with just 60 square feet—not much at all. Are you hungry for something more in your landscape, more inspiring than turf grass or ivy? Perhaps hummingbirds and butterflies or catbirds and tree frogs. If creating a living landscape sounds daunting, there are plenty of resources available including the Bring Conservation Home program from St. Louis Audubon. Just visit www.stlouisaudubon.org/BCH for details. The birds and butterflies will thank you, and you’ll be glad you did. For more information please contact the St. Louis Audubon Society, www.stlouisaudubon.org or call 314-599-7390.

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ocal lighting company, Metro Lighting, was honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the national 2014 Excellence in Retailing Award for Lighting. The award is given to organizations for their efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in significant cost savings. Award winners like Metro Lighting, Sears, Lowes and other major retailers are selected from over 20,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program. Only one Excellence in Retailing Award for Lighting is given nationally and this is the third year for Metro Lighting to receive the Award. “Metro Lighting couldn’t be more proud of its fourth Energy Star award! The East & West Coasts are considered the premier green building & environmentally conscious areas of the US, coupled with the fact Missouri has one of the lowest electrical rates in the nation, it is a huge accomplishment to receive this award considering our competition,” states Nicholas Frisella, Metro Lighting’s Special Projects Manager. Missouri’s electrical rate is approximately $0.07 per kilowatt hour, almost two cents lower than the national average. The electrical rates for the states of California, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut’s average out to be well over $0.15 per kilowatt hour, resulting in much more energy-focused consumers and retailers.* Metro Lighting is recognized for offering and marketing a wide selection of energy saving and ENERGY STAR-rated products, implementing environmentallyfocused programs such as a fluorescent light bulb and ballast recycling program, installing solar panels, installing energy saving lighting controls, offering vehicle charging stations at two locations, switching out over 10,000 incandescent bulbs to LED and participating in community events with a focus on the environment and energy savings. Metro Lighting also donated the lighting & exhaust systems to the nation’s first ever Active House located in Webster Groves, MO.

The Healthy Planet magazine • TheHealthyPlanet.com “We have a critical partnership with ENERGY STAR,” explains Frisella. “More and more of our customers are looking for products that save money and protect the environment. By offering products that have earned the ENERGY STAR we are working to fulfill our customers’ needs and saving them energy dollars, while helping address needed changes that help our environment.” Metro Lighting was recognized at an ENERGY STAR awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. in late April. About Metro Lighting Metro Lighting is a locally-owned and operated family business in St. Louis, MO. In 1967, Metro Lighting consisted of one delivery truck and a basement garage overflowing with circuit breakers, wire, and conduit. From these humble beginnings, Metro Lighting has grown into Missouri's largest lighting distributor. Metro Lighting’s eight locations serve St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson County & Cape Girardeau. Metro Lighting provides efficient lighting solutions to Missouri residents every day. Its American Lighting Association certified sales staff receives training from Energy Star, Ameren Missouri, IMark, NAED and numerous lighting manufacturers’ education programs. It offers a full line of Energy Star qualified light fixtures, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL), LED recessed cans, ceiling fans and exhaust fans. Metro Lighting provides other energy efficient lighting solutions including fluorescent re-lamping and ballasting, LED technologies, occupancy sensors, dimming control solutions, commercial energy audits and much more. For more information on Metro Lighting please contact, Sarah King at 314-645-5656. About EnERgY STAR ENERGY STAR was introduced by EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants associated with energy use. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 kinds of products as well as new homes and buildings. Last year alone, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved $18 billion on their utility bills and prevented greenhouse gas equivalent to those of 34 million cars. Products, homes and buildings that have earned the ENERGY STAR prevent emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the EPA. For more information, go to energystar.gov.

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Llywelyn’s Pubs Take Step Forward To Reduce Carbon Footprint solar investment will pay for itself in less l y w e l y n ’s than 18 months, after Pub is proud which we will be to announce enjoying free as well the addition as carbon free energy of 107 kilofor years to come.” watts of solar energy About Llywelyns: capacity at six locations Llywelyn’s Pub across the St Louis area. first opened their Patrons to its locations in O’Fallon, Webster Groves, Solar panels over window awnings at Webster Groves Llywelyns. doors in 1975 in the Central West End and St Charles, Soulard, and was purchased by the current owners; Chris Marshall, Central West End will have the satisfaction of knowing Scott Kemper and Brett Bennett in 1997. Since then that some of the energy used to prepare their meals and they have been taking the past and creating a perfect provide Llywelyn’s famous pub atmosphere was proatmosphere for the present. The restaurant has grown to duced right on-site using 100% carbon-free solar ener6 locations in the metro St. Louis area and includes gy. In each of the locations visitors can observe a disbuildings from the 1800’s and early 1900’s. The ownplay monitor providing real-time solar energy output ers have worked diligently restoring the old buildings and cumulative benefit along with additional messages and filling them with salvaged and re-sourced antique about Llywelyn’s other sustainability efforts. Those back bars, fixtures and woodwork from across the counvisiting the Webster Groves and O’Fallon locations will try and even from the historic Gas Light Square area be able to directly observe solar modules in action right here in St. Louis. Llywelyn’s Pub specializes in where they are integrated into outdoor awning structraditional Celtic-American pub fare and prides itself on tures. having the greatest selection of beer and spirits in the Installed by St Louis’s own StraightUp Solar, the area. Their next step is one towards the future with the combined 107 kilowatt capacity of the 251 Sunpower installation of solar panels combined with an aggressive 327-watt and 83 Suniva 300-watt solar modules across recycling effort, the switch to all biodegradable paper six locations is expected to produce over 135 MWh of products and more to come. electricity and offset over a quarter million pounds of About StraightUp Solar: CO2 emissions per year when compared to coal-fired StraightUp Solar is a turnkey solar energy integraelectricity. The 135 MWh represents approximately 7% tion company. Since 2006 StraightUp Solar has brought of Llywelyn’s Pubs’ total annual electric needs. over 3 MW of solar energy capacity to residential and According to Brett Bennett, co-owner of Llywelyn’s business customers by designing and installing affordPub, “Installing solar at all of our locations made comable solar solutions. The company’s collaborative plete sense to us as part of our ongoing efforts to help the environment and reduce our footprint. Celebrating approach provides the education and partnerships necEarth Day by unveiling our own solar electricity just essary to make solar energy accessible. Its list of clients seemed like the perfect thing to do and it’s only the first also includes universities, public school systems and step in additional “green” improvements we will be city governments. For more information visit making as part of the St. Louis Green Business www.straightupsolar.com or StraightUp Solar on Challenge. On top of the environmental benefits, our Facebook.

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Ffresh R E S H fare FARE Spruce Up Your Salads by Kari Hartel, RD, LD Program Coordinator, Cooking Matters, Operation Food Search

ating salads can be a great way to make sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting your recommended daily servings of vegetables, but sometimes eating the same lackluster salad day in and day out can leave you feeling bored. Here are some tips to help you amp up the flavor and nutrients in your salads. Vary Your Greens Rather than sticking to the same type of lettuce for the base of your salad, vary the type of lettuce each time. You could also use a combination of lettuces and greens. Try to combine a lettuce that is delicate and sweet, such as butter lettuce, with a heartier, thicker, more robust lettuce or green, such as romaine or kale. These contrasting textures and flavors will excite your taste buds. Get Health Gains by Adding Grains To make your salad a well-balanced, one-dish meal, try adding some cooked, cooled whole grains. Cooked, chilled brown rice, quinoa, bulgur, wheat berries, barley, and other whole grains will add fiber, vitamins, and minerals as well as a delicious flavor and chewy texture. Make Your Own Salad Dressings Bottled salad dressings that you find in stores can be loaded with sodium and sugar. Rather than relying on store-bought salad dressings, make you own versions from scratch and store them in the fridge in small glass jars with screw-top lids. Follow this basic ratio: two parts olive or canola oil, one part acid (vinegar, lemon or lime juice, or Dijon mustard), salt and pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.

Switch up Your Proteins While grilled chicken breast is a tasty topper for salads, it can get a little boring if it is always your go-to protein pick. Get adventurous with your protein source. Top your salad with grilled salmon or albacore tuna, which loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Marinated grilled tofu adds a hefty dose of vegetarian-friendly protein. Another vegetarian protein pal is beans, which are loaded with protein, fiber, iron, B-vitamins and minerals. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Forget About Fruit Fresh or dried fruits can add natural sweetness and brightness to your salads. Berries work exceptionally well, as do citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit. Apples, especially Granny Smith, add a crisp texture and tart flavor that pairs well with vinegar-based dressings. Dried fruits are easy to add and provide a sweet, chewy element. Create Some Crunch Texture makes a huge impact on how satisfying a dish can be. Crunchy ingredients will pair well with the soft texture of lettuces. Toss in some nuts or seeds, which are chock-full of beneficial minerals, protein, and healthy fats. Think beyond the typical almond slices â&#x20AC;&#x201C; throw in some roasted pumpkin seeds or soy nuts. Skip the boring store-bought, nutritionally-void croutons and create your own from old whole-grain bread. Operation Food Search is pleased to be the beneficiary of Schnucks Markets, Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seventyfifth anniversary gala on May 15th in the Khorassan Ballroom of the Chase Park Plaza. To join in this celebration, please contact Karen.Klaus@OperationFoodSearch.org for more information.

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St. Louis Public Library Helps You Become Heart Smart By Kara Krekeler, Science & Technology Librarian, St. Louis Public Library

aving a healthy heart is key to living a healthy life. But how can you tell if your heart is healthy? And if it’s not, what can you do to make it healthy? These are some of the questions the St. Louis Public Library and its community partners hope to answer on Tuesday, May 27, during a program called Cardio Health: Risks, Intervention and Prevention. The event, which features cardiologist Dr. Angela L. Brown and pharmacist Anastasia Armbruster, takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library, 1301 Olive St. Brown is an associate professor of medicine in the cardiology division at Washington University School of Medicine and director of the school’s section on hypertension. Armbruster is an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, and a clinical pharmacist specializing in cardiology and internal medicine at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. The Library and its partners have chosen to focus on cardio health because it is something that affects everyone. “It’s not just old people — it’s young people too,” Brown said. “This is the number one killer of men and women in the U.S.” Brown and Armbruster will discuss what exactly constitutes heart disease, as well as risk factors and the lifestyle interventions that can decrease someone’s chances of developing heart disease. Brown said that she hopes people will feel empowered to take charge of their heart health, noting that there are things people can do to improve their over-

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Lose Weight For Summer With Hypnosis by William Mitchell, CI

ypnotism can be applied successfully as a tool in psychotherapy, medical and dental pain management, to enhance academic achievement, to overcome fears and stage fright, to improve sleep, to increase athletic performance and other applications, however most people think of Habit Control, smoking cessation, weight loss, nail biting etc. When I was first introduced to Hypnotism for weight loss, I was a skeptic. Then I witnessed the powerful hypnotic phenomenon in the sessions and the dramatic results of the clients. Many clients lost 20,40,50 even 100 pounds with hypnosis sessions! When I applied the very basic techniques of induction and hypnotic suggestion with clients, the immediate results were dramatic. The evidence for using Hypnotism to control habits, like overeating, was very convincing. Years later, I am still amazed when clients tap into their own “hypnotic ability” and change old habits like smoking or overeating. One client had gained 100 pounds since she stopped smoking 10 years before. She was overeating at night, so I utilized “hypnotic amnesia” and gave her the posthypnotic suggestion that after her evening meal she would “forget” about food until morning. This woman lost 103 pounds in one year. Another client was drinking enormous amounts of soda pop each day. So I used a “hypnotic aversion” technique so he would have zero desire to drink soda pop. He lost 40 pounds very quickly and 4 years later he still has not gone back to drinking soda pop. Some habits are so unconscious Hypnotism is the very best approach. In many cases I help the clients make unconscious habits into conscious thoughts and decisions. My clinic, Personal Motivation Hypnosis Clinic www.hypnoprogram.com has been helping clients for

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ne of the many things we educate our clients about is how to sit. Good posture while seated is very helpful to ones overall health. Many of us sit too far back and are sitting on the back points of the sitting bones and the tip of the tailbone. This can feel normal. When we sit too far back, then the fight or flight portion of the nervous system is slightly activated. By sitting on the sitting bones we calm the nervous system because sitting on the tailbone impacts the spinal cord. It is easiest to find your sitting bones on a hard surface. Start by sitting slouchy, then slowly rock your pelvis forward. You should feel the points you are slouching on get longer by approximately an inch. Then check to make sure your body is upright. Your lower back may feel slightly curved forward that is good. When you have good seated posture the bones of the spine are stacked on top of one another. This stacking is great, as it allows the muscles and nervous system to relax. You can be more present to what is happening around you. You can sit for longer periods of time and use less energy. Your shoulders and neck can relax too. Here is an experiment you can do to observe the difference in slouching and being upright. Slouch in your chair and say something important to you like ”I am present.” Then find your sitting bones and repeat your phrase. What do you notice? Finding your sitting bones can be done in the car too. By leaning towards the steering wheel, extending up and rocking your pelvis forward and back - do this until you come into contact with your sitting bones. It assists in being able to drive comfortably for long periods of time. By practicing being on your sitting bones as much as you can, you start relaxing more and your body will have more energy to do other things and you will feel clearer. You will be noticed with excellent posture. For personal assistance in developing a great relationship with your sitting bones call us to schedule your appointment today. Sally and Alan have been serving the St. Louis community since 1997. You can learn more about us, our schedule, and more at www.RolfSTL.com.

I HAD TO QUIT SMOKING!

“I needed to quit smoking for health reasons, plus I wanted to. William Mitchell helped me with hypnosis for the smoking. I came July 1 and haven’t smoked since and it’s now August 29.”

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ANY INFO ON B-12? REMEDIES FOR LEG CRAMPS

HERB LADY Cathy Schram

Q: Can you tell me why there is such a price difference in purchasing B12? It seems to come in many different forms also. I was told I was low in B12 but I’m not even sure what it can do for me. A:Did you know that nearly 40% of Americans are deficient in Vitamin B12? There are many things that can cause this deficiency; such as: • Anyone over the age of 40 • Prescription medications, including birth control • Too much caffeine Signs of a B12 deficiency are neurological symptoms such as numbness or burning sensations, usually in the hands and feet, fatigue, poor memory, depression and poor circulation. Many people with MS and Parkinson’s benefit from using B12. B12 does come in many different forms. You want to look for a sublingual form; tablets, liquid, spray form or in a convenient strip that also acts as a breath freshener. These are all highly bio-available because it goes directly into your blood stream, whereas a pill must be absorbed in the stomach and intestines, thereby reducing the amount that goes into your bloodstream. Now, for the most important part. The reason for the price difference is that there are two types of B12, cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin. You always want

to take methylcobalamin. This type is the most efficient type of B12 and can be properly utilized by the body. The other type has to borrow a methyl donor and go through several steps to be absorbed. The methyl type is more expensive, but remember, you get what you pay for in the vitamin world. You want it to work for you, so it is worth the extra pennies. Q: Do you know of any remedies for leg cramps? A:Yes. My favorite remedy is an old-fashioned Amish remedy called “Stops Leg & Foot Cramps” by Caleb Treeze Organic Farm. It consists of apple cider vinegar, ginger and garlic juice. I have to be honest, I don’t really care for the taste, but by the time I swallow it, my cramp is gone! It is almost magical. You can mix it in water if it tastes too strong. I highly recommend it. This herb information is for health education purposes only. It is not intended to replace the services of licensed health practitioners. Consult with a physician for any condition that requires professional care. Do you have questions about herbs or vitamins? Send them to Cathy Schram, CNHP and Certified Herbalist. Write to: Herbs & More, 16021 Manchester Rd., Ellisville, MO 63011.www.morethanherbsonline.com.

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Dr. Goben is a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic and has been practicing years. years. for over 12 twelve

Dr. Matt Goben Webster Family Chiropractic 249 W Lockwood ave Webster Groves, MO 63119 • (314) 961-2020

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2014 Earth Day Action Grants Announced By Cassandra Hage Executive Director, St. Louis Earth Day

ompetition among proposals was tough this year! In addition to having many qualified and exciting proposals, St. Louis Earth Day experienced a dip in funding that decreased the amount of available grant funds. Many thanks to the William A. Kerr Foundation; with the Foundations assistance, St. Louis Earth Day provided $6,000 in grants to support five local projects! Read on to learn how you can ensure that all qualified proposals are funded in 2015! Bike Rest at CommuniTree Gardens Nursery (Creve Coeur Park) - Forest reLEAF This project leverages partnerships and matching funding to enhance an underutilized information kiosk, transforming the space into a bike rest area, complete with a bike rack commissioned by St. Louis ArtWorks, an organization that employs inner city youth to create artistic, one-of-a-kind bike racks from used bicycle parts. Area improvements include a picnic table and shade trees. The kiosk will educate visitors about trees, rain gardens and the environment. Container Garden Educational Program St. Anthony Food Pantry St. Anthony Food Pantry breaks the mold by teaching clients how to maintain container gardens, since many do not have the space for an in-ground garden. The staff plant vegetable plants from seeds and nurtures them to mature plants. Once the plants are mature, potted plants are given to food pantry clients (along with care instructions and fertilizer) so that they can enjoy fresh, home-grown produce throughout the season. Parking Lot Native Landscaping Francis Howell Middle School Students in the Character Connection Class will plant native ground cover along three sets of staircases that connect two parking lots where soil erosion is occurring. Students and the district grounds crew will monitor and maintain the plantings until they become

established. This project will educate students and faculty about native plants, stabilize the eroding soil around the stairs and demonstrate the beauty and practicality of native planting in various applications. Sustainable Backyard Tour This tour coordinates dozens of backyard and garden sites that will be open to the public for a free, selfguided tour demonstrating the many ways St. Louisarea residents can utilize their yards in a more ecofriendly, sustainable way to provide food for their families, wildlife habitat, relaxation and visual appeal, all while minimizing impacts on the environment and the communities in which they live. Tour sites showcase a range of green living practices, including low-impact lawn care, composting and using recycled materials creatively, organic gardening, chicken and beekeeping, gardening with native plants, mushrooms, fruit & nut trees, as well as rainwater conservation, pesticide and herbicide reduction, renewable energy production and backyard habitat creation. (June 22, 2014, 11 to 4 p.m.) Vegetable Starts Here - Gateway Greening Vegetable Starts Here will provide community and youth gardeners with affordable access to seasonal vegetable plants, including onion slips, potato seed, sweet potato slips, garlic bulbs, and fall plant starts, for use in their own gardens. Gardeners will be empowered by raising their own food and will be educated on proper growing techniques through customized growing guide handouts and seasonally held planting and harvesting workshops. Help us reach our goal of $12,000 for 2015 Earth Day Action Grants. Money raised during Earth Day Eve and the Earth Day Festival will determine available funds for the next grant cycle. Make Earth Day every day by enabling grassroots projects to spring to life! To donate you can call 314-282-7533 or email info@stlouisearthday.org or donate online: http://www.stlouisearthday.org/support/donate/. And save the date for next year’s Earth Day Eve 2015, Saturday, April 25.

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Crossing Back To Health

The Healthy Planet’s

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Women-oWned

Solutions That are Comprehensive, Natural, Safe and Highly Effective Dr. Amy K. Davis - M.D.

have been practicing medicine for over twenty-five years and have experience and training in both traditional and non-traditional medicine. I understand both sides of the fence, and am able to draw on what will work from both Western and Eastern methods. This allows me to develop unique solutions for my patients that are comprehensive, natural, safe and highly effective. I have created a patent pending method for evaluation and treatment of metabolism that allows me to identify and treat in a highly specific manner using only what is needed to support the stress on the body. My groundbreaking approach at Crossing Back to Health is comprehensive and provides the basis for true healing even for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am trained in a variety of non-traditional methods including Medical Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Natural hormone replacement, Bio-energetic testing and treatments, Food Allergy identification and treatment and Bio-medical Treatment of Autism. Additionally I am trained in the use of homeopathics, herbals, detoxification methods and more. I continue to be committed to the search for healthy alternatives for the treatment and health of my patients because I believe in optimizing health!

CROSSING BACK to HEALTH

16216 Baxter Rd., Suite 110 • Chesterfield, MO 63107 636-778-9158 • www.CrossingBackToHealth.com

Businesses in the St. Louis Area

Herbs & More Your Source For Natural Health

Cathy Schram - Owner

athy Schram, Certified Herbalist, opened Herbs & More in February, 1998. Her vision was to offer a place where people could come and get healthy through a variety of alternative therapies. She has achieved just that with her one-stop health shop. In addition to a full line of vitamins, herbs and other natural products, you can get a relaxing or therapeutic massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care and an ionic foot cleanse. Experience the benefits of the newest addition to Herbs & More, the Whole Body Vibration machine. Ten minutes on this innovative vibrating machine is equal to a one-hour workout! The health benefits are amazing. Knowing which vitamins and herbal supplements to take can be very confusing. One size does not fit all. An herbal consultation with Cathy can help you determine which vitamins are right for you. We carry only the best supplements. You can be assured that they do not contain anything other than what is on the label. They are all pure, pharmaceutical grade and 100% natural. Cathy and her knowledgeable staff always make you feel welcome and are available to answer your questions. The Herbs & More team is passionate about you and your health. They will teach you what your body needs to repair and mend itself through their natural approaches. They offer excellent customer service and personal attention. If you can’t stop by personally, please check out Cathy’s column, “Ask The Herb Lady” which you will find each month in the Healthy Planet magazine.

16021 Manchester, Ellisville, MO 63011

Mon & Wed 10-6 Tues & Thur 10-7 Fri 10-5 Sat 10-4

636.207.6673 • www.morethanherbsonline.com

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InMotion Health Center Combining Wisdom and Innovation

Dr. Sharon Fitelson - Energetic Director

r. Sharon Fitelson, Chiropractic Physician, is the founder and clinic director of InMotion Health Center. She graduated in 1980 from Logan College of Chiropractic, Magna Cum Laude. She is a Chiropractic Orthopedist, having received Diplomate status in 1989 and is also certified to perform Acupuncture, having attained Diplomate status with the NCCAOM and Chiropractic Council of Acupuncturists. Dr. Fitelson is committed to empowering others to take care of themselves. A natural extension of this has been education and teaching. She has been an adjunct facility member of Logan College, teaching intern Doctors to be successful in clinical practice. An avid speaker in the St. Louis area, she lectures widely on Fitness, Diet Using Food As Medicine, Sports and Musician Injury Prevention, Women’s Hormones, Acupuncture, Stress and Aging Gracefully. Dr. Fitelson created InMotion out of a vision that treating the whole person with a diversity of approaches would be most successful. Services include Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Herbology, Diet and Nutrition Counseling, Addiction Control, Core Fitness, Rehabilitation, Ergonomic Assessments, Posture Program, Massage Therapy and Stress Reduction. The body has the innate ability to heal itself, and with trust, perseverance, and direction this can be accomplished. This is Dr. Fitelson’s passion. 7800 Clayton Rd.

1/4 mile East of Galleria

St. Louis, MO 63117

Mon, Wed,Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 6pm Tues, 2pm to 6pm. Thur, Sat,9 am Noon

314.644.2081 • drfitelson@imhc.com • www.imhc.com

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Dr. Vera Gabliani

Helping Girls and Women Achieve Balance In Mind, Body & Spirit

Vera Gabliani, PhD - Psychologist, Owner

r. Vera Gabliani is a Psychologist, Energy medicine practitioner, teacher and healer who specializes in working with girls and women. Through her own personal transformational journey she has studied and relied upon a variety of non-Western wisdom traditions as well as leading edge tools to develop her own unique synthesis of highly effective yet simple ways to develop and maintain a dynamic balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit. When her initial training as a clinical psychologist, with background in family therapy, cognitive behavioral psychotherapy and neuropsychology left her feeling that she needed to learn more to address the struggles of her clients, she began to explore wholistic and alternative schools of thought. Dr. Vera has studied and practiced various forms of meditation and breath-work including Transcendental Meditation® and Trager® body-mind integration, energy medicine approaches including Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese medicine, Qigong, and more recent advances in healing such as the Emotional Freedom Technique. Her approach is heart centered and focuses on freedom from fear and other emotional and mental blocks which keep us all from our own inner wisdom and from living in a more peaceful and centered flow with life and all its challenges. Dr. Vera invites you to come and explore who you are and who you are becoming in a safe and nurturing space. She welcomes your calls. 314.966.0880 10900 Manchester Road, Suite 201 Kirkwood, MO 63122

Edg-Clif Farms & Vineyard This Sister Act Is A ‘Get It Done’ Team

SqWires Restaurant 13 Years Of Creating Local Food Traditions in Historic Lafayette Square

Bethany Budde - Owner & Executive Chef

ethany Budde, proprietor and executive chef at SqWires, is a St. Louis pioneer presenting seasonal menus featuring locally-grown produce from area farms, artesianal cheeses, meats, breads and ice cream -- all locally made. “I chose a career that is perfect for my personality and my passions. I found a way to involve my family and my community in the work that I do each day. I thrive on new challenges; and every day is an opportunity to craft a menu, to create a showcase for great food with the perfect presentation in an outstanding setting - to make it all a labor of love and work with a team of top professionals. I have loved SqWires 13 years of creating local food traditions and neighborhood cuisine - bringing people to enjoy Lafayette Square hospitality.” As a member of “St. Louis Originals” organization of independently owned and operated restaurants, Bethany is on a mission to raise people’s interest in the food they serve: where it comes from, how it tastes, how it is prepared. SqWires has been a linchpin for renewed development in the Lafayette Square Historic District, promoting the neighborhood and bringing St. Louis residents, families, visitors and business persons here to enjoy top notch service and excellent quality products in these homegrown, original restaurants which actively support the community. 1415 South 18th Street St. Louis, MO 63104

314-865-3522 www.Sqwires.com

The Center For Mind, Body, Spirit

An Integrated Approach To Healing & Wellness

Deborah Zorensky, MS, RD, LD, CCN - Owner

Cyndy Knapp Keesee and Steffie Knapp Littlefield Co-Owners

hese two sisters are co-owners of a 3rd generation cattle ranch turned vineyard and winery. Edg-Clif Farms added the vineyard and winery as the family looked for a value-added project for their beloved farm. Creating a vineyard and winery is exciting as well as demanding. Their daily routines can run the gamut from working in the field planting, training, pruning and harvesting to working in the winery with up to 2500 gallons of product, managing a wedding and special event venue and of course waiting on customers in the tasting room. While Cyndy is researching new wine making techniques, Steffie is writing articles for magazines and soliciting wholesale accounts. On busy weekend days they can both be found serving wine, giving tours and entertaining groups. Developing a new business virtually from the roots in the ground up to the store shelf is an all encompassing task with different challenges ever day. It takes two brains and two hearts that love their farm deeply enough to devote all their energy toward making this a success. This sister act is a “get it done” team. 10035 Edg-Clif Drive, Potosi, MO 63664 573-438-4741

Weddings • Vineyard Winery www.edg-clif.com steffie@edg-clif.com

n 2001, Deborah Zorensky and her business partner, Linda Duff, saw a need and sought to fill it. The result is The Center for Mind Body Spirit, located at the crossroads of Delmar Boulevard and North and South in University City. The Center offers more than 15 different modalities to promote healing and wellness, including Massage, Facial Energy Work, Acupuncture, Chiropractics, Meditation, Nutrition Education, Transformational Breathwork, Trauma Releasing Exercises, Life Coaching, Intuitive Readings, Astrological Readings, MELT, Work in the Shamanic Tradition, Oriental Medicine and Reflexology. In addition to the extensive treatment space, there is a wonderful, eclectic retail area offering a wide array of merchandise to fulfill her customers every need. Deborah not only owns The Center but also does nutrition counseling. She specializes in digestive disorders, including autoimmune dysfunctions. Deborah received her undergraduate training in dietetics from Fontbonne College, followed by an internship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She continued on to receive her Master’s Degree in Allied Health with an emphasis on Nutrition from Barnes-Jewish Hospital School of Nursing and Allied Health. She has also completed a post-graduate program in Nutrition from the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, earning her CCN. In 2012, Deborah finished up her requirements and is a Certified Maternity Eco-Consultant. 7649 Delmar, St. Louis, MO 63130

314-725-6767

centerformindbodyspirit.com

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PuraVegan Cafe & Yoga

Mother & Daughter Team Offers Health & Nutrition Monica Stoutenborough and Tina Philipak - Co-Owners

other and daughter team, Tina Philipak and Monica Stoutenborough, operate PuraVegan Cafe & Yoga together. Tina has a long history of working in the medical field and is a nurse, but left that career behind to join Monica on a venture to help people get healthy through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Monica is a Registered Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, and Nutritional Education Trainer and Coach. She credits her cooking skills and ability to create new menu items to Tina, as she taught Monica at a young age how to prepare family meals. Monica started her major lifestyle change into healthy eating and yoga in 2007, and shared her discoveries with Tina. Working together in the kitchen is a dream come true for both of them and they provide much needed support to each other in the fast paced and hard working restaurant industry. Together in 2012, Tina and Monica developed a Cleanse and Detox program and made it available to their customers based upon their knowledge of digestion, food addiction, and the affects of food choices on a cellular level. They have grown the business to include health coaching services, cooking classes and made all of the weekly yoga classes available to everyone by donation, meaning students give what they can afford. This mother daughter team have helped get their family more excited about health and nutrition and are thrilled to spread it even further to the St Louis area. 307 Belt Avevenue St. Louis, MO 63112

314-932-5144 www.puravegan.com

Hypnotherapy Of Metro St. Louis Take Charge of Your Life Linda Weber Spradling - Cht, CCT Certified Hypnotherapist

he truth about hypnosis is that this self help tool helps ordinary people with ordinary, everyday problems. Hypnosis is a natural, yet altered state of mind that all people have experienced but perhaps not realized. Anyone who desires to be hypnotized can be hypnotized. Most concerns are about a fear of loss of control, mostly due to stage hypnosis demonstrations. The fact is that hypnosis actually teaches us to have more control of our thoughts and behavior I specialize in Hypnotherapy as developed by Gil Boyne and Emile Coue. I was trained at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America in New Mexico. This school is recognized world wide as a leader in this self help technique. Hypnotherapy allows the client to review and change deeply held beliefs from earlier in their lives that are limiting his/her current life. When those beliefs are subjected to the clients review and reevaluation, he/she can make different choices as to how they respond and how those memories will affect their current life choices. Thus eliminating self sabotaging behaviors and making goals easier to achieve. The Hypnotherapist's job is to assist the client in achieving their goals. We do this by using time proven hypnotic methods. Hypnotherapy is safe, effective and proven to assist with: stress reduction, smoking cessation, overeating, phobias, healing visualization, migraines, headaches, setting and achieving goals, and more!

207 N. Main, Suite 103E Columbia , IL 62236 lsweber@htc.net

Alternative Hospice

Teaching The Art Of Living And Dying Well

Mary Magill - Founder & Executive Director

rom Vision to fruition! Alternative Hospice was founded in 2005. Mary Magill has been a nurse since 1967 and has been blessed to have experienced everything from birth to death, in all kinds of settings. She is a visionary and a people gazer, and discovered our elders are often not receiving the nurture that they need to thrive. Mary’s thought was to integrate complementary care with conventional medicine so we can address the emotional, spiritual and psycho-social needs as well as the physical needs of the patient...Together we provide true holistic care. Mary is a patient advocate, educates and empowers the patient and family so they can make informed decisions, and a passionate believer that we are spiritual, emotional and physical beings. Our goals at end of life are comfort, quality of life, emotional and spiritual support, and a death with respect, love and dignity. Pain and symptom management and comfort are of high priority. Examples of Complementary care, i.e. aromatherapy, music, compassionate touch, guided imagery, to name a few. Medicare is the primary payer source for hospice care. It does not cover complementary care. We provide it at no cost to the patient and/or family, because it’s so nurturing, and we are blessed by donations to help keep the program running. Alternative Hospice has a great respect for our elders and veterans. They are why you and I are still in the land of the free and the home of the brave, and they deserve premier healthcare, with outstanding caregivers, in a peaceful setting…that peace that passes all understanding. 1749 Gilsinn Ln., Fenton, MO 63026

636-343-3839 AlternativeHospice.com

May, 2014

Free Consultation www.hypnotherapymetrostl.com 314-520-1438 • 314-806-5220

Tranquil Companion

Healing Touch Therapy For Animals

Maureen Keller - HTA Practitioner

y passion for helping animals started several years ago with my Rottweiler and soul mate Amalia. Amalia was a performance athlete. In my quest to keep her fit and healthy in her youth and after her retirement years, and keeping her stress and pain free, we started our journey down the road to alternative healing modalities. I decided to get formal education in the field of energy therapy. I started with Reiki levels 1& 2 and then Healing Touch for Animals. When I completed levels 1 through 4, I became an HTA animals practitioner. All HTA practitioners are conduits for healing that comes from divine intervention. The techniques are used as a cooperative adjunct with traditional veterinary medicine or as a stand-alone therapy to promote the best health care for our animals. HTA techniques help balance and clear the body's energy systems to boost the immune system and promote self-healing. Benefits of HTA include but are not limited to release from trauma, stress and anxiety as well as resolving issues of grief and separation. For the rest of the story, visit our web site. Maureen's credentials also include crystal healing level 1, completion of the beginning course towards the gain of the IDA Hammer Applied Whole Horse Hoof Care certificate program. All education is aimed toward becoming a proficient HTA practitioner. www.tranquilcompanion.com 618-972-8267

maureen@tranquilcompanion.com

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Karma~Naturals Natural Beauty & Wellness Products for Whole Body, Mind, and Spirit Healing

Kris Ash – Owner/Manager

nique to the southwest corner of the St. Louis region, KARMA~NATURALS offers Natural Beauty, Emotional and Spiritual Wellness Products & Gifts to individuals who are exploring the mind-body-spirit connection. Featuring goods perfect for self-reflection, personal enlightenment, and healthier living, this variety of items ranges from natural skincare products to metaphysical tools. As a family operated business, I began this adventure in 2005 when I was diagnosed with age-onset allergies. Finding an inability to use many overthe-counter products, I began creating body products that were as natural as possible with ingredients that were mild and safe. At the request of friends and relatives, I began selling the items, which led to the launching of our online stores and finally our physical location in Eureka, MO. But, my true passion has been my emotional/spiritual journey. So, I began adding goods that enhanced this mind-body-spirit connection. In addition to natural body products, our store now features a variety of tools suited to various healing modalities as well as offering a large collection of pendulums, tarot & meditation card decks, engraved/inscribed inspirational stones and other items ideal for empowering someone who’s seeking emotional or spiritual self-enrichment. We also host an energy medicine healing circle the 2nd Monday of the month, and new products are consistently added to our store inventory making for a new adventure with each visit.

126 S. Central Ave. Eureka, MO 63025 636-549-3635

855-621-5962 Karma-Naturals.com

Preventive Medicine

Enhancing Traditional Medicine With Holistic Health Dr. Varsha Rathod, MD

r. Varsha Rathod, MD is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and has been successfully enhancing traditional medicine with the benefits of holistic healing since 1995. She is an expert in the field of Functional Medicine. The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the global leader in providing clinical education in functional medicine, recently announced: “Dr. Varsha Rathod M.D. of St. Louis' Preventive Medicine and board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology, as a member of the first graduating class of certified functional medicine practitioners. As a graduate of The Institute for Functional Medicine’s Certification Program (IFMCP), Varsha Rathod M.D. is uniquely trained in the functional medicine model to identify and treat the root causes of chronic disease. In order to achieve the designation of IFM Certified Practitioner, Varsha Rathod M.D., has completed 7 onsite training seminars and passed stringent written and case study evaluations. Varsha Rathod M.D. joins an elite group of 124 practitioners who are among the first graduates of IFM’s Certification Program.” To learn more about how Dr. Rathod and her staff can help you, please visit our website or attend one of our monthly free educational meetings. 1977 Schuetz Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146 M-F 7am-3pm

314.997.5403

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Kind Soap Company KIND to your skin, KIND to the earth, KIND to others. Jean Scholtes - Owner

IND soap company was born of a personal desire to use the very best, most luxurious, most natural bath and body products on myself and my family's sensitive skin. After searching most of my life for skin care and bath and body products that would not irritate my skin, I realized through trial and error that synthetic fragrance, sulfates, and many other "known skin irritants" were in the products that consistently made my skin mad. I decided that if I was going to jump in head first and start a company, I was going to do it right- from the very beginning. Not only would I create a better product, but I would do everything in my power to lessen the burden of waste on our environment. I would make sure that every product, process, and package was as recyclable, biodegradable, sustainable, eco-friendly, or "green" as possible. Besides pledging to always be honest and decent to my customers, I felt like it would be easy to build in a charitable donation to every product, and it was! - we donate 10 cents from every product sold in addition to several other charitable endeavors. KIND soap company will always be three things... Kind to your skin, Kind to the earth, and Kind to others. By following these three principals, I have created a line of products that I am not only proud of, but also thoroughly enjoy using on myself and my family. I look forward to reaching even more people in the years to come, and to continue doing what I can to make the world a better place- one bar of soap at a time.

20 Allen Ave., Ste. 105 Webster Groves, MO 63119 314-942-2024

KindSoap.com

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Closed Sunday

Primordial Sound Meditation

Discover the Silence Which Creates Inner Peace and Renews Energy Shirley Stoll - BS, MA, Certified Instructor

hirley Stoll was certified by Dr. Deepak Chopra to be a Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor in 1998 and has been teaching Dr. Chopra’s meditation technique in the St. Louis metropolitan area for 16 years. Shirley has completed numerous seminars and educational programs conducted by Dr. Chopra. As a former classroom teacher, Shirley combines her love for teaching with her commitment to meditation. Some people living in an ever changing and fast paced world today are seeking peace and harmony in their lives. Meditation is an effective way to find inner peace. Practicing meditation allows you to weave silence and stillness into your mind and body. One of the most widespread myths about meditation is a belief that you must force your mind to be quiet when you meditate. Meditation is not about forcing your mind to be quiet. Meditation is finding the quiet that is within you. Research has shown that meditation is beneficial for a wide range of health problems. People who meditate on a regular basis are usually healthier. As stress is greatly reduced through meditation, our mind and body experience better health and vitality. Inner peace and reducing stress are important benefits of meditation. Other possible benefits include better sleep, reduced blood pressure, less anxiety, and improved relationships. Primordial Sound Meditation is easy to learn and is easy to practice. Make meditation part of your life and enjoy its benefits! For information on upcoming classes, call Shirley Stoll at 800-796-1144 shirlstoll@charter.net • www.MeditationConnect.com

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Jackie Fokkens Hypnosis

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Jackie Fokkens - Certified Hypnotherapist(CH)

have helped many people reach and surpass their personal and professional goals with hypnosis. Many times certain individuals come to see hypnosis as a "last resort" when tackling behavioral issues that are unmanageable. I am very conscious of this fact and you can be assured I will be extremely caring and personally invested in the process. I received my formal training and certification through the National Guild of Hypnotists. I have a private practice in Creve Coeur, MO. Dispelling myths is an important part of my "pre-talk" I conduct with every client. It is not "mind control" You can not get "stuck" in hypnosis. I will personally guide you through this process by simply making suggestions while under hypnosis. My clients tell me it is so soothing, they love the whole process because it is so easy. All they do is listen to the sound of my voice, concentrate and their stress melts away. People who felt weight loss was futile before hypnosis, report that their eating patterns and attitudes towards food have drastically changed. I have helped many people kick start their lives by no longer obsessing over food and are able to lose 20, 30 lbs. and more. In addition to quitting smoking and weight loss, I also treat clients in these areas: Test Anxiety, Nail Biting, Sales Performance, Stress/Anxiety, Confidence, Self-Esteem, Sports Enhancement, Insomnia, Career, Relationships and Phobias. 11457 Olde Cabin Rd Suite 345 Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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YogaSource

Offering Physical, Mental and Psychospiritual Transformation Chris Yonker - Owner

n 1971, Chris Yonker took her first yoga class at the suggestion of a Washington University modern dance instructor. During her 20s and 30s, Chris danced, taught dance, participated in many sports, and by 1986 she was a practicing massage therapist. In the early 90s, after a trip to Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, Massachusetts she began to study and teach yoga in earnest. She was one of the founders of the Big Bend Yoga Center in the 90s, introducing many to the practice of yoga. In 2003 she founded YogaSource at 1500 South Big Bend in Richmond Heights. Chris has studied widely with many yoga masters and believes that yoga is a form of body work that offers potential for physical, mental and psychospiritual transformation. Accordingly, her studio offers a wide variety of classes, from Yoga Basics geared toward beginners, to Yoga Therapy classes, Yin, & Ashtanga, as well as Anusara inspired Open Level Classes and the popular Power Vinyasa classes which are taught in a heated room. She has established a group of professional teachers who are mature, well studied and grounded in the principles of yoga. The classes taught at YogaSource fall under the category of Hatha Yoga. In Hatha Yoga the physical body is used as a sort of laboratory to learn from. Since we are always evolving and changing, we all have different needs at different times so some of the classes are more concerned with details of alignment, others with strength building and others with mindfulness. See Class Descriptions on our website and if you have questions contact us. 1500 South Big Bend Blvd. 2nd Floor, Richmond Heights MO 63117

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Marianne Prey - Owner

arianne Prey was a pathologist for over 24 years when she discovered the concept of an Olive Oil store during a medical trip. She has always loved to cook, and when she learned of all the health benefits of olive oil, such as being loaded with anti-oxidants and having a lowering affect on LDL cholesterol, in addition to the flavor olive oils give to food, she embarked on her second career and An Olive Ovation was born. An Olive Ovation, newly located at 8821 Ladue Road in The Colonial Marketplace, carries over 30 Extra Virgin Olive Oils, 25 different flavored olive oils, and over 50 wine, fruit, and balsamic vinegars. These oils and vinegars are produced by families on their own properties, in both Europe and California, with love, care, and generations of expertise. Come to the tasting bar where you can try every Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Vinegar available before you buy. Marianne takes pride in the fact that she personally selects each item in her store. Don’t miss her unique selection of all-natural foods, including many gluten free items, such as Italian pastas, sea salts, cheeses and crackers, local honeys, and an all-natural olive bar that cures for months – a far cry from your typical grocery olive bar. She also carries a variety of kitchen accessories, both imported and produced locally, and olive oil lotions and soaps. Consider a bottle of olive oil instead of wine for your next gift – it lasts for months and is a reminder of you with each use. Custom gift baskets are also available. 8829 Ladue Rd, Ladue, MO 63124 (314) 727-6464

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Teeth and the Focal Infection Theory By Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN (Certified Clinical Nutritionist)

re your teeth “connected” to other parts of your body? In other words, can an abscessed or infected tooth actually cause a problem somewhere else, say your lower back, sinuses, stomach or even your heart? Focal Infection Theory (FIT) is the idea that a local infection affecting a small area of the body can lead to subsequent infections or symptoms in other parts of the body due either to the spread of the infectious agent itself or toxins produced from it. This theory became popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, especially in the field of oral medicine. However, relatively recently current consensus in the dental community changed. It now suggests that FIT is not a valid reason to remove teeth or to avoid root canals. As recently as Dougherty's 1954 Textbook of Bacteriology and Galloway's 1957 peer-reviewed JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) article on tonsillectomies, FIT was still accepted as valid. Even as late as the late 1980s, in spite of a decline in the recognition of the focal infection theory, the association of decayed teeth with systemic disease is taken very seriously. I personally believe that the focal infection theory has some merit. For many years I have observed and listened to my patients tell about their successful outcomes after the removal of hopeless teeth that were either abscessed, cracked or had extensive decay with symptoms of pain and discomfort. To my surprise not only did their mouths feel better after the offending tooth was removed but I began hearing patients comments such as, “I feel more energetic,” “my back pain is gone,” “my sinuses are cleared,” “I have regular bowel movements now.” I’m not sure what scientific tests or double blind studies can be performed that can accurately evaluate or even measure these results. However, I do know that I learn a lot by simply listening to my patients. Consistent patterns began to develop after these problematic teeth were extracted. The following testimonials are examples

of post operative assessments provided by our patients. “Prior to coming to your office, my symptoms of pain ranged from lower back pain, headaches, shoulder and neck pain. These aches and pains affect my performance on the job as well as socially. I asked to have my tooth removed (a prior root canal tooth that had been bothering me for almost one year). Rather than re-treating the root canal I decided to extract it. Once this procedure was completed I have noticed a dramatic change in my whole body. My pain in my lower back is completely gone. I have no more headaches or shoulder and neck pain.” -- Keith, 36, Male “I had an infected, cracked molar that has been a problem on and off for me for about 6 months. During this time, I also noticed both my thyroid and my heart were bothering me. My heart had been pounding for months. Within minutes after the tooth was removed my heart returned to normal and I felt better than I had in months.” -- Bob, 47, Male Biological dentistry has taught me to have an open mind when it comes to evaluating our patients’ over health and wellness. Hopefully, sooner than later, the oral cavity will receive the attention it deserves as our health care providers become more aware that the cause of their patients’ biological imbalances may have dental connections. For more patient success stories visit our website at www.toothbody.com and discover what other people are saying about the tooth body connection. Dr. Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN is one of the few Dentists in the U.S. that are Certified Clinical Nutritionists (CCN). He practices Biological Dentistry (also referred to as Holistic Dentistry) that includes mercury free, tooth colored fillings; healthy dental materials; balancing body chemistry; and nutritional therapy. For articles and information about Biological Dentistry and patient success stories visit ToothBody.com or call his office 314-997-2550. Attend a free monthly presentation and discussion by Dr. Rehme on Biological Dentistry the third Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm. Please call to verify the date and reserve your space.

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CAMp F.R.E.S.H CampF.R.E.S.H.® is a summer day camp at Fontbonne University that takes kids on an interactive, hands-on journey toward better health. The camp, which emphasizes nutrition, wellness, physical exercise and creativity, is open to 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th graders and is hosted by Fontbonne University’s Human Environmental Sciences department. For questions, please call Mary Beth Ohlms, Camp Director at (314) 719-8083 or send an email to vlogston@fontbonne.edu.

CHESTERFIELD DAY SCHOOL Whether your child is interested in science, sports or theater, there is something for everyone at Chesterfield Day School’s Fun Under the Sun Summer Camp. CDS offers classes for students age 18 months to 6th grade, incorporating academic themes into a welcoming and interesting summer program. This year’s themes include: Diving Under the Sea, In The Garden, Laughing Turtle Yoga,

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• Global culinary adventure - cook with a chef! • Hands-on vegetable garden experience • Field Trips • Arts & Crafts • Physical activity • Kids entering 4th-7th grades in the fall • Full day camp is all day including before and after care For questions, please call Mary Beth Ohlms, Camp Director 314-719-8083 or email vlogston@fontbonne.edu

Camp F.R.E.S.H. Chess, Adventure Theatre, Lego Robotics, and Engineering and Architecture. We welcome both current CDS families and non-CDS families to spend the summer with us and experience our highly personalized approach to education and community at Chesterfield Day School.

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Chesterfield Montessori School offers a quality, funfilled summer program for children ages 2-1/2 –12. We have a beautiful facility on five acres with a large swimming pool and two tennis courts. CMS offers a good balance of indoor and outdoor activities, including swimming and tennis lessons, sports, arts and crafts, gardening and an AMI Montessori education. Enrollment is half or full day. Extended care and catered lunch are available at additional cost. Sessions run from June 2nd through August 15th. To learn more about this exceptional summer program, contact Chesterfield Montessori School at info@chesterfieldmontessori.org or (314) 469-7150.

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CRAFT ALLIANCE SUMMER ART CAMpS Craft Alliance Art Centers offers fun and creative art camps for ages 4-18 in the Delmar Loop and Grand Center. One-week morning and afternoon camps and late afternoon teen camps are available June 2-August 15. Explore hot glass, pottery wheel, jewelry making, digital darkroom, textile design, cartooning and more. High school students can spend two weeks immersed in the art world in the Grand Arts Camp, in collaboration with Saint Louis University, July 21-Aug 1. Teens 15-18 can become a Summer Camp Intern and work with the younger campers and our artist instructors. Visit www.craftalliance.org for more information.

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instruction/free swim/water play, art activities, outdoor play and gardening. Our younger campers will enjoy daily pony rides, water play, Montessori class time and art activities. Countryside offers a ten-week summer camp from June 2nd -August 8th. Camp hours: 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. with a Full Day Option (8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.) or Extended Hours (7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) You can register for as little as two weeks or for all ten weeks! Countryside is located at 12226 Ladue Road in Creve Coeur and was established in 1964. Call 314-434-2821 or visit www.montessori4children.com to learn more.

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Academy entrepreneurs create and run an environmentally friendly business. Space Academy cadets launch their own rockets and explore the significance of robotics as they study space. Jr. Science Searchers and Math, Marvels & More students delve into oceans, rainforests, math, science and creative expression. Extraordinary teachers, field trips, experiments, simulations, and a fantastic physical activity component make it an unforgettable summer. Three two-week, full-day sesRocking J Ranch Summer sions are offered at centrally located Crossroads College Day Camps Preparatory School, for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Before/After Care is available. Go to www.giftedresourcecounGifteD ReSOuRCe COunCiL cil.org for brochure/application or call 314-962SuMMeR aCaDeMieS 5920. Choose from six great Summer Academies at Gifted Resource Council. Academy Americana Camp Listings will re-create “Colonial Times”, while Ancient Continue On page 26 Academy re-visits Ancient Greece. ECO

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y SUMMER CAMPS y Animal Adventures Summer Classes • 3-hour animal encounters • Learn about finned, furry & feathered friends • Play fun pet-related games & make crafts • A cool way to spend a hot day! Humane Society of Missouri Summer Programs

Humane Society Summer ProgramS CALLING ALL KIDS! Do you love animals? Do you want to have fun and learn lots of fantastic facts about animals? We have the perfect classes for you. Don’t worry…NO homework or tests! The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Adventures programs are three-hour “animal encounters” where you’ll learn about your favorite finned, furry or feathered friends and make a great keepsake to take home. Check out the fun and register at www.hsmo.org or call 314/951-1572. Tell all your friends! It’s a cool way to spend part of a hot, summer day!

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YMCA Camp Lakewood and art of our great outdoors. Raintree’s Wildlands Trek is guided by degreed and certified teachers who will help each young child explore the mysteries and magic of the outdoors. With field trips every week, special guests, art encounters, science experiments, and community service, it’s sure to be a fascinating summer at Raintree! For information visit www.raintreeschool.org

rocking j rancH Summer day camPS HORSES? SUMMER CAMPS IN HIGH RIDGE: Children and adults (ALL LEVELS) Open House: Sunday, May 4 (2-5pm) Rain or shine! Kids ride in arena, refreshments, and a chance to win a Trail Ride for 4 worth $200 with every enrollment that day. Drawing after enrollments. Imagine riding in the beautiful foothills of High Ridge. Learn to groom, tack, feed, stall-cleaning, trail ride and ride in a horse show. Friendly wranglers, guarantee a memorable experience. 1-day and 5-day camps and lessons. Enrollment form on web site. Lessons/trail rides, leasing, boarding, parties. Rocking J Bonfires & Parties LLC, www.rockingj.com.

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St. Louis Language Immersion School’s Summer Camps ible extended care options are available for busy parents. Register online at www.SLSC.org or call with questions. Don’t forget to ask about our special discounts for members! Call (314) 289-4439 or (800) 456-SLSC x4439 or visit online at www.slsc.org.

Immerse your child into language and culture this summer at The St.Louis Language Immersion School’s Summer Camps. Camp Voilá (French) is June 23-27, Camp Olé (Spanish) is July 7-11 and July 14-18 and Camp International is July 21-25. Explore a Ymca of greater different language and culture each St. LouiS DaY week with fun games, crafts, music, campS activities and field trips. Camps are TIME TO BE A KID. For more than 130 years, Y camps have been from 9am-4pm daily with before and Chesterfield Montessori providing kids opportunities to aftercare available. Registration forms Summer Camp learn, have fun, and create lasting online at www.sllis.org or contact friendships. Y camps have someSara Asmus (314) 533-0975 or thing for every interest – from traditional outdoor sara.asmus@sllis.org for more information. Early bird camps to dozens of “specialty” camps involving excitdiscount ends April 5th! ing adventures and themes, sports, games, arts, dance, and much more. Sign up at any one of 17 Y branches Saint LouiS Science center that offer camps. Ages 3 to 16. Camps run all summer Summer Science BLaSt campS from May 28 to August 9. Half-day and full-day camps Have a blast at the Saint Louis Science Center’s available. Check out our DISCOUNTS! Call 314-436Summer Camp! Learn how to fly a real airplane, build 1177 or register online at ymcastlouis.org. a roller coaster or develop your very own video game! Amazing feats are everyday occurrences at Summer Science Blast! This year we are offering 8 weeks of camp for Pre-K through 10th grade. Camp opens June 2 and runs through Aug. 1. Half-day, full-day, and flex-

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als. At camp, we're growing great kids within an incredibly fun and safe environment where they feel comfortable being their "favorite me."www.camplakewood.org, 1-888-FUN-YMCA. If you would like to have your camp or summer program listed in our June edition, call 314-962-7748.

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pring into another season of activities at the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden inside Missouri Botanical Garden. Families can explore the great outdoors and experience all the Children’s Garden has to offer: a waterfall, steamboat, cave, rope bridges, tree house and more! Opened in April 2006, the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden: A Missouri Adventure introduces youngsters at their most impressionable age to the significance of plants and nature in fun

and innovative ways. Occupying nearly two acres west of the Climatron® conservatory, A Missouri Adventure brings botany and 19th-century history to life through a variety of interactive themes with appeal for both kids and adults. Venture into a limestone cave, glide down Spelunker’s Slide, explore the wetlands, board a steamboat, climb to new heights in the tree house or visit a Midwestern prairie village. For information on admission and hours, please visit www.mobot.org.

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first learned the term “Permaculture” 14 years ago while a senior in high school. I was on an eco adventure in the Caribbean rainforest of Costa Rica with an environmental leadership program called Eco-Act, a program founded and facilitated by The Missouri Botanical Garden in 1981 to inspire earth stewardship in youth. We visited the Punta Mona Center for Sustainable Living and Education, an off the grid 85 acre organic permaculture farm on the Caribbean Sea. Stephen Brooks and his sister Lisa started an eco tourism business called Costa Rican Adventures. Stephen is also the founder of Kopali Organics, an organic food company dedicated to supporting small farmers and providing a highly nutritious food source to the public. Stephen has been a major catalyst in The Permaculture movement. He has taught thousands of individuals around the globe how to bring sustainability into fruition. Permaculture was a term coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in 1978. The term originally stood for permanent agriculture but in the last few decades, the word Permaculture has evolved into Permanent Culture. 10 concepts I learned about permaculture during my stay at Punta Mona almost 15 years ago: 1) Permaculture incorporates the existing ecosystem into the plans of development without compromising the integrity of the land, the water or the habitat of native flora and fauna. 2) Permaculture works with nature, not against it. 3) Permaculture gardens provide food for humans, animals, pollinators and food for the soil. Nitrogen fixing plants are an important component in permaculture. 4) Permaculture fosters symbiotic relationships. 5) Permaculture provides a global solution to widespread epidemics including hunger and starvation, environmental degradation, deforestation, pollution, and reliance on fossil fuels. 6) Permaculture gardens can help heal the land and its people. 7) Permaculture promotes all aspects of sustainability and focuses on how all of the solutions for a greener future can work together. Integrating alternative energy systems into small scale organic food production is just one way of carrying out permaculture concepts.

8) Permaculture promotes healthy food, clean air and clean water. 9) Permaculture focuses on the complex interrelationships within the food web. It restores our balance with the natural world. 10) Permaculture is a catalyst for a sustainable future. Anyone and everyone is capable of practicing permaculture techniques in their own lives. Growers from all around the globe are helping to heal themselves, their communities, and the environ-

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very year about this time, pet owners approach me and ask whether pets do indeed suffer spring time allergies, much as we humans do. And, my answer is an emphatic, YES!!! The pollens released from grasses, flowers and trees can impact your dogs and cats. I often explain that allergies, or the allergic condition, referred to as 'atopy', is a body's immune system reacting to chemicals in our environment, often protein or proteins mixed with lipids or fat related cells. More commonly, they are referred to as 'allergens'. Pets can be exposed to allergens by direct physical contact to the skin surface, as might occur when your dog lies in grasses; by ingestion of certain food components; by injection as occurs with a bee or wasp stings; by insect bites like fleas or ticks; by inhalation into the lungs, and more. The signs of atopy in animals are often expressed by draining, weepy eyes, by smelly ear infections, or, as skin problems like hot spots, and chewing at the coat or feet. Diagnosing specific causes of atopy or allergy in your pet may not be a simple process. Sometimes the physical distribution of lesions may offer suggestion to cause. As mentioned above, should Fido develop very regionalized irritation to his/her tummy, one would strongly consider a grass allergy contact dermatitis. More generalized symptoms, as referred to herein, would make one think of something inhaled or ingested. Food allergies would be more persistent year round, however. Your veterinarian may suggest very specialized allergy testing through a blood test. In this manner, one can identify a whole list of potential allergens that are impacting, or could impact your pet. Food trials are often employed to rule out that group of possible allergens. Managing and treating allergies can be a real challenge. Preventatively, the simple process of wiping down your pets coat and paws after being outside this time of year, may cut down the incident of contact borne allergies. In more serious conditions, pet owners may consider incorporating portable hepa filters in the home, that work to remove aerosolized allergens from your pet's environment. Your veterinarian often reaches first to treat a specific condition brought on by allergies, like yeast or bacterial ear infections, or staphylococcus dermatitis. Along with this very directed approach, there are a number of antihistamine products which may significantly help your pet combat his/her allergy issues. Food additives, like Omega 3 supplements, can prove very useful in improving skin condition as well. Allergy testing mentioned here might guide your vet to suggesting a prolonged series of specific allergy shots in order to familiarize

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the body's immune response to these chemicals, so the response to exposure is not so dramatic. Further, there are various protocols that incorporate pharmaceuticals like steroids that will retard the body's immune response, and can be very effective when used correctly. Over use of certain drugs can prove harmful to your pet, so please be cautious to medicate ONLY under the direct supervision of your veterinarian. Yes, spring time can be a challenge for our pets as they become exposed to so many seasonal influences. The key is good preventative management and a quick response to symptoms. Get to your vet early in the game before any allergic condition sets in and you find yourself playing catch up in order to keep your beloved pet comfortable and symptom free through the spring time onslaught of environmental allergens. Enjoy the season with all the beauty that comes with it. Have a great and enjoyable spring season! Fondly, Dr. Doug Douglas S. Pernikoff, DVM 32 Clarkson-Wilson Center Chesterfield, Missouri 63017 314-761-8583

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The Humane Society of Missouri and PurinaÂŽ Present

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he Humane Society of Missouri and PurinaÂŽ present Bark in the Park, the largest dog festival in the Midwest! The annual event will be held Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 p.m. at Cricket Field in Forest Park. Tim Ezell, animal lover and popular TV personality from KTVI, will serve as the roving reporter for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bark in the Park and will be taking the first-everâ&#x20AC;Ś. â&#x20AC;ŚBARK IN THE PARK SELFIE! Event-goers can be part of history by smiling with Tim, their favorite pooch and thousands of their four-legged friends. Once taken, the Humane Society of Missouri will tweet it out via their Twitter handle (@HSMO) and encourage their fans to help raise awareness of the Animal Cruelty Fund by re-tweeting the image. Those interested in being part of one of the largest, cutest and furriest selfies should meet by the Walk Start at 10 a.m. The smiles continue at the doggie photo booth where you, along with your best friend can show off your playful personalities, dress up and have your photo snapped. Other activities include: â&#x20AC;˘ 5k run, 1-Mile Walk â&#x20AC;˘ Pancake breakfast â&#x20AC;˘ Performances by the PurinaÂŽ â&#x20AC;˘ incredible Dog Team â&#x20AC;˘ HeartgardÂŽ and FrontlineÂŽ â&#x20AC;˘ interactive Family Fun Center â&#x20AC;˘ agility course and pet contests â&#x20AC;˘ Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun area â&#x20AC;˘ Barn Buddy farm animals from Longmeadow rescue ranch â&#x20AC;˘ Pet adoptions and microchipping â&#x20AC;˘ ask the Vet â&#x20AC;˘ Silent auction and gift shop â&#x20AC;˘ St. Louisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; best food trucks Saturday, May 17; 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 p.m. 5k Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m.; 1-mile Walk for Animals begins at 11 a.m. Rain or shine!

Cricket Field in Forest Park Cost: Registration for the 5k, dog walk and festival is $35 per person, which includes an official Bark in the Park t-shirt. Kids 12 and under and dogs are free! For more information or to register, visit hsmo.org/bark. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Fundâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; dedicated to investigating, healing and preventing animal abuse.

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Our farm has herds of Deer grazing upon it. Their trails are easy to find - trodden paths through tall grasses extending into the cover of the forest. They are stately creatures of place and habit, visiting the same watering holes and bedding down in familiar soft spots. Their hoof prints, antler rubbings, nibbled weeds mark their passing. Deer have extremely keen senses that help them survive. They are acutely aware of their surroundings and listen to the other creatures around them. Blending well with their environment, they sense every sound and movement. Observing them can help you refine your own senses and intuition. Deer wisdom brings the ability to be vigilant, move quickly, and trust your instincts. Humans and Deer have had a long relationship. Deerskin was used for clothing, shelter and drums as the meat fed the people. Deer Clans honored the Deer of ancient earth with cave paintings, rib bone rattles and ceremonial masks. Archeological digs in Europe have unearthed

31 mummies tattooed with Deer motifs. Ancient shamans considered Deer the oldest animal and a symbol of regeneration because of the stag’s ability to shed and regrow antlers each year. St. Patrick and his followers invoked The Deer’s Cry, a moving prayer that would strengthen and protect. Finn McCool, ancient forest hero and master of animals, ran with kindred who walked as Deer. The Huichol Indians of Mexico revere the Dance of the Deer, an intense sacred dance that opens the doorway to the Divine. The Deer Clan of the Cherokee is the keeper of Deer Medicine. As trackers, they teach of the Deer and its habitat, including its self-sacrifice to provide the tribe with food and clothing. As messengers, they teach the knowledge of grace, compassion and unconditional love. Deer holds the heart-space of the Great Spirit. Deer can teach us about quiet dignity and gentleness of spirit. People who relate to the Deer are often intuitive, sensitive, and have well developed perceptions. They exhibit generosity, empathy and elegance; understand what’s necessary for survival; have gratitude for life and the ability to surrender to the higher good. They seem to walk with an inner light that dispels all shadows. Those drawn into kinship with the Deer Clan tend to be poets, storytellers, and seekers bringing back what has been buried, lost and taken. Deer are one of the most fascinating creatures on earth. Presiding over the sovereignty of the forest, their noble presence embodies the wild passions within all of nature. May the Deer forever run wild and free. Check out Pat's “Nature Chronicles” for musings on the Human-Nature relationship. Go to pattuholske.com. See her wild wreaths and remedies crafted from Ozark native plants at willowrainherbalgoods.com.

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

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May, 2014

There’s “LOTS” to See and Do in the Arts World Coming Up Soon

ave you ever noticed that vacant lot on Washington, across the street from The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts? Rather than seeing a vacant lot, the Pulitzer staff viewed it as a blank canvas. Joining with the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University for the PXSTL design-build competition, LOTS was created. Designed by Freecell Architecture, LOTS is a temporary structure which serves as a destination for activity on the formerly vacant space. During the opening celebration on May 9 (7-9 p.m.), activities will include a dance performance by students from Grand Center Arts Academy’s top dance ensemble as well as a conversation with grant recipients for community programs. While visiting LOTS, notice the many art venues in the vibrant Grand Center area. If you care to see more and get some exercise at the same time, mark your calendar for May 31. The Tour de Museum, guided by Trailnet, leads bicyclists of all ages through St. Louis on a fun route that gives riders tours, programs and activities at some of the city’s best museums. The route includes stops at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art

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ARTful Living St. Louis Area Fine Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor Museum, the St. Louis Art Museum and the World Chess Hall of Fame. The tour is absolutely free (except for the calories you’ll burn!) but registration is required. Riders register at the Kemper Art Museum on the Washington University campus, starting at 10 a.m.; the ride departs at 10:30 a.m. After a too-long winter, it’s a welcome relief to get outdoors and “do.”

This year’s Shakespeare Festival St. Louis planned to give its attendees a double-outdoortreat with not one, but TWO of the bard’s best plays. Henry IV, Parts 1& 2, written originally as two separate plays, have been edited to fit into one evening. That play opens on May 17, directed by Tim So take a stroll at Ocel. Henry V, Missouri Botanical directed by Garden. Sean newly appointKenney is a cered SFSTL assotified Master ciate artistic LEGO builder director Bruce who does Longworth, incredible sculpopens on May 24. tures with those The productions tiny blocks that the continue on alternate "Nature Connects 2.0" parents of young children evenings and each is solo sculpture exhibition at produced to stand instantly recognize. The Missouri Botanical Garden alone as complete Climatron and the Shoenberg by Sean Kenney. Temperate House are the setting for evenings of theater. the show entitled, “Nature Connect Two double-feature Saturdays -- June 7 and June 2.0.” Giant, colorful sculptures celebrate nature 14 –give audiences the opportunity to see both in a way to charm every age, from May 24 plays back-to-back during a matinee/evening performance. through September 7.

According to Directors Bruce Longworth and Tim Ocel, the chance to play the whole arc, from Prince Hal in Henry IV Part 1 through Henry V, is a rare one. “Every actor wants to complete the story, and this offers the chance to do so,” Longworth said. St. Louis native Jim Butz plays the expansive role of Prince Hal/King Henry V. “Jim totally understands the progression of the young Prince Hal into King Henry V,” Ocel said. “As a human being, he has access to all the parts of his youth, but also has the reality and sins of being a grown-up. When you couple that with being a skilled and intelligent actor, it makes for an exciting time in the rehearsal hall, and a terrific journey through a good decade of history.” A must-see for May is Dance St. Louis’ Spring to Dance. Where else can you see cutting-edge dance performances by 30 professional companies from across the country without breaking your budget (Really? Just $15 a night?!). The lineup changes each night, so you’ll want to attend at the Touhill Performing Arts Center more than one night. Each month, I tout all the ARTful opportunities that are offered in St. Louis, but there’s only space in our printed magazine for a shortened version of ARTful Happenings. So…..ARTful Happenings has happily moved ONLINE to www.TheHealthyPlanet.com. Now you’ll see a larger, expanded list to fulfill your ARTful cravings every month. Plus, with a smart phone in hand, you’ll have that wonderful list at your fingertips anytime, wherever you go! We know you’re gonna like it!

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HealtHy Planet HaPPenInGS May 3 & 5 THE COAL ASH CRISIS IN MISSOURI” Airs on KNLC Channel 24 5/03 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 5/05 at 8:00 p.m. Is it fair to call coal ash “dangerous?” John Hickey, Patricia Schuba and Gary Kappler discuss coal ash dumps in Crystal City MO and North Carolina, problems with the Rush Island plant, and ask if Ameren is doing what it should. May 6 ENERGY STAR PORTfOLIO MANAGER WORkSHOP The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is an online, interactive energy management tool that allows you to measure and track your building’s energy and water consumption, identify investment priorities, and verify improvements over time. During this hands-on workshop, participants will utilize information they bring about their building to establish their building’s profile in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, benchmark their energy and water use, and compare their performance against a national average for buildings of a similar type.WHEN: Tuesday, May 6, 7:30 – 9:30 am WHERE: St. Louis Community College Corporate Campus, 3221 McKelvey Road, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 FEE: $30/attendee REGISTER: www.usgbc-mogateway.org/calendar. May 8 GREAT RACE & METRO MARkET Team TRANSIT, Team BIKE, Team CARSHARE and Team CARPOOL will compete in a head-to-head competition to raise awareness about the viable transportation options available in our region as part of Citizens for Modern Transit’s Great Race. The event, set for Thursday, May 8th at 4:30 p.m., is designed to play off the CBS television hit "The Amazing Race” and takes local media personalities and other influentials from Fortel’s Pizza Den in Clayton to the Shrewsbury MetroLink Station via their respective transportation modes during the evening rush. The finish line celebration, known as the Metro Market, will serve as a live visioning session showcasing what could be in terms of shopping, eateries and entertainment at this, and other MetroLink stations, if the community invested in transit-oriented development. To learn more, call Citizens for Modern Transit at (314) 231-7272, visit www.cmt-stl.org, find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CMTGreatRace or on Twitter @cmt_stl. May 8-9 LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE ExAM PREP COURSE Distinguish yourself with a LEED Green Associate credential! USGBC-Missouri Gateway’s two full-day (16 hours total) LEED Green Associate Exam Prep course is designed to prepare participants for the LEED Green Associate exam. Skilled instructors will provide an introduction to LEED, discuss methods of sustainable project delivery and green building principals, and offer test taking tips. WHEN: Thursday, May 8 & Friday, May 9, 2014, 8:30am-5:00pm both days, WHERE: Missouri Botanical Garden’s Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, 4651 Shaw Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63110 FEE: $200.00 for USGBCMissouri Gateway Members, $250.00 for Non-members, www.usgbc-mogateway.org/calendar. May 10 SHAW WILDfLOWER MARkET Choose from a huge variety of native wildflowers, ferns, trees and shrubs for home landscaping at the Shaw Nature Reserve’s annual Shaw Wildflower Market on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual sale offers the widest array of native plants available in the metro St. Louis area, selected by the Reserve’s horticulture staff and several local nurseries. Admission to the sale is included with Reserve admission of $5 for adults and free for Missouri Botanical Garden members. Children ages 12 and under are free. www.shawnature.org; 636-451-3512. May 10 & 12 REPAIRING OUR BIG RIvERS Airs on KNLC Channel 24 5/10 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 5/12 at 8:00 p.m. Host Don Fitz, Caroline Pufalt and Tom Ball explore advantages of restoring the Missouri River. What should the federal government be doing to protect the river? Are there alternatives to constructing levees? What does the river have to do with the “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico? May 10 MAkE MOTHER’S DAY 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Free, Reservations not required Make Mother’s Day with us as we help you create gifts and meals for that special mom in your life. Let us help you plan

a Mother’s Day breakfast-in-bed or family dinner, and choose the perfect gift to go along with it. Mother’s Day made easy with loads of love, hand-made gifts, and great food from Whole Foods Market Galleria For more information please call 314-968-7744. May 11 TWO OPTIONS fOR MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH AT SqWIRES. SqWires Champagne Brunch Buffet offers seatings at 10:30am, 12:15pm, and 2pm. $35 for adults, $15 for children under 12. Reservations Required. Or choose Ala Carte Brunch in the Restaurant, 8am-3pm, regular brunch pricing. Reservations Recommended ,314 865-3522. May 13 INTEGRATING ALTERNATIvE MEDICINE WITH CONvENTIONAL MEDICINE FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion - Integrating Alternative Medicine with Conventional Medicine - Learn how to build your immune system and take charge of your health. If you are suffering from chronic conditions, you'll learn why you don't have to live with your "incurable" symptoms anymore. Topics covered include: Cancer, Heart Disease/Stroke, Diabetes, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, ADD/ADHD, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Food Allergies, Nutrition, and many more. You should come to this discussion also if you feel, "My Doctor said everything is fine! Then why do I feel so lousy?" Second Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm at our healing clinic - Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist, 10908 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO 63146, Weaving Internal Medicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Call to verify meeting date; seating is limited, arrive early, 314-432-7802. See patient success stories at www.preventionandhealing.com. May 13 GAIL vITTORI: SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE The USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter’s May program, in partnership with Ascension Health and IIDA, will feature Gail Vittori, co-director of the Center for Maximum Performance Building Systems. Recognized as one of “Twenty Who Are Making A Difference in Healthcare” in Healthcare Design Magazine, Gail has been a catalyst for several national initiatives focused on greening the health care sector and advancing environmental health considerations in green building since 2000. WHEN Tuesday, May 13, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, WHERE: Alberici Headquarters, 8800 Page (63114) FEE: Free to USGBC-MGC Members and full time students, $20 for Non-members, www.usgbc-mogateway.org/calendar May 14 DEMYSTIfYING THE COSTS AND BENEfITS Of GREEN HEALTH CARE fACILITIES Over the last decade, healthcare design has undergone a measurable shift as healthcare organizations have embraced LEED® certification and green building as standard practice. This presentation by one of the co-authors of Demystifying the Costs & Benefits of Green Health Care Facilities will share the results of a 2012 updated study that expands and updates the 2008 research to understand how capital cost premiums have evolved, reasons that influence hospitals’ decisions to pursue LEED, and what future trends and expectations are on the horizon for the industry. SPEAKER: Gail Vittori, Co-director of the Center for Maximum Performance Building Systems WHEN: Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 8:00 – 10:00 am WHERE: Color Art Integrated Interiors, 1325 North Warson Rd. (63132) FEE: $30 for USGBC-MGC Members; $45 for Non-members. www.usgbc-mogateway.org/calendar. May 17 STE. GENEvIEvE GARDEN WALk Sat 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 11 am – 4 pm. Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center, 66 So Main St., Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670. Ste. Genevieve Master Gardeners annual Garden Walk, held in the downtown historic district of America’s oldest French Colonial village. Tour private and public gardens. Several gardens are part of historic homes in Ste. Genevieve and are typical of the 18th century time period. Master Gardeners plant sale begins at 9 am on Saturday. Other activities: Private vendors, discounts at participating downtown merchants, art exhibits. For more information visit www.visitstegen.com. May 17 THE HUMANE SOCIETY Of MISSOURI AND PURINA ONE® PRESENT BARk IN THE PARk—5k RUN, 1-MILE WALk AND fAMILY fESTIvAL Saturday, May 17, 2014 – The Humane Society of Missouri and Purina ONE® present Bark in the Park, the largest dog

festival in the Midwest! The annual event will be held Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. at Cricket Field in Forest Park. Grab your favorite furry companion for a fun family festival which features a 5k run, 1-mile walk, and pancake breakfast — all benefiting the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Fund. Registration is $35 per person and includes an official Bark in the Park t-shirt. Dogs and kids 12 and under are free! The event also is sponsored by Heartgard and Frontline. For more information and to register, visit www.hsmo.org/bark. May 17 & 19 GMO-A-GO-GO Airs on KNLC Channel 24 05/17 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 05/19 at 8:00 p.m. How are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) affecting agriculture, animals and people? Christine Jackson and Anubis Imhotep Supreme Dey discuss how children should be taught about healthy foods. They look at the type of food that children are served when away from home and how food deserts affect the black community. May19 WEIGHT AND WELLNESS 6:30-8:30pm . Learn about the obesity epidemic and how it affects your well being, ways to decrease your risk of disease, learn why 85% of “Diets” fail, learn how to lose 2-5 lbs per week 1st 2 weeks; 1-2 lbs per week thereafter with a safe, 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. Program presentation with Stan and Pat Staude, support segment speaker Dr. Rebecca Gould DC 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 314727-2120 or register online via HealingSTL.com or Facebook/HealingSTL. May 20 fREE MONTHLY WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP May 20 - Free Monthly Wellness Support Group. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship, learning opportunities in Medical Spiritual Information and exercises to strengthen your journey in managing your plan of care and treatment. Support Group Leaders: Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. and Chaplain Paul R. Johnson, M.Div. When: Third Tuesday each month (with an occasional exception) at 6:30 pm. at our healing clinic, Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist, 10908 Schuetz Road, St Louis, MO 63146, Weaving Internal Medicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Call to verify meeting date, 314-432-7802. For 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." May 20 CONNECTING YOUR HEALTH BETWEEN YOUR TEETH AND BODY FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion. Connecting Your Health Between Your Teeth and Body. You may not realize it, but your teeth and gums may be making you ill or weakening your immune system. Hidden infections. Unresolved illness. Find out what may be happening between your teeth and body and what to do about it. Discover how infection and illness transfer between the teeth and body. Understand how biological dentistry focuses on your overall health. Learn about what dental materials are compatible with wellness, mercury-free, tooth-colored fillings,the impact of dental procedures, how certain dental procedures can influence your body, and nutritional therapy that supports a healthy mouth. Third Tuesday Each Month, 6:30 pm at the Holistic Dentistry office of, and presented by, Dr. Michael Rehme, D.D.S., C.C.N. (Certified Clinical Nutritionist), 2821 N. Ballas Rd, Suite 245, St. Louis, MO 63131. A Healthy Choice for Dental Care. Call to verify seminar date and reserve your space at 314-997-2550. See Patient Success Stories at www.toothbody.com. May 21 UNDERSTANDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN EMOTIONS Of THE PAST AND HOW THEY AffECT YOU TODAY Free Monthly Seminar and Discussion – Learn about Emotional Polarity Technique, a natural energy healing technique that helps you release stress through Energy, Intuition and Forgiveness. 7:15 p.m. at Breath of Life Health & Wellness Center, 7700 Clayton Road, Suite 319, Richmond Heights, MO 63117. Please call Dorothy Tomasic at 636.821.1158 or email dorothy@myessentialconnections.com to reserve your space.

May 24 & 26 CAMBIALO: COMBATING LEAD POISONING IN PERU Airs on KNLC Channel 24 05/24 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 05/26 at 8:00 p.m. Lead poisoning by Doe Run links southeastern Missouri to La Oroya, Peru. Children (and adults) in La Oroya are standing up to protect the health of their community. Jed Koball works in Peru and describes a range of environmental issues confronting it, how lead mining has affected La Oroya and his work with youth in that city. May 26 42nd ANNUAL GYPSY CARAvAN MOvES TO A NEW LOCATION Gypsy Caravan, one of the Midwest’s largest antique, craft, and flea markets is presented by the St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association. The annual Memorial Day event moves to The Family Arena in St. Charles, MO in 2014. Vendors from more than 20 states are expected to set up shop in the arena’s indoor and outdoor spaces. 7am–5pm, rain or shine. Sunday Preview Event: Sunday, May 25, 2014 from 5pm-7 pm, rain or shine. $10 Admission: 9am–5pm. $20 Early Bird Admission: 7am–9am. $30 Sunday Preview, includes the Sunday preview and admission 7am-5pm Monday. Children under 13 are free at all times. For directions, go to stlsymphony.org/gypsycaravan May 31 SPEND A NIGHT IN THE ExOTIC LAND Of ANCIENT PERSIA AT CIRCUS fLORA’S ANNUAL GALA fUNDRAISER Circus Flora performers and supporters gather under the big top adjacent to Powell Hall for the gala event of summer, Flora Dora, on Saturday, May 31. This year’s night of revelry includes exciting performances not seen during the main season, as well as a gourmet, sit-down dinner catered by Butler’s Pantry. Guests will be transported back to ancient Persia, the land where chess began, for an evening filled with the rich sights, sounds and mystique of a faraway land. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails and strolling circus entertainment. After dinner, guests enter the big top for a special circus performance. Individual tickets, on sale now, are $250; tables of 10 begin at $2,500. A limited quantity of “Late Night” $75 tickets are available. Contact Development Director, Susan Mintz, at 314-289-4043.

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