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CornuCopia Horn of plenty

Symbol of the Autumn Harvest see story page 20

Women@Work Profiles...pages 12-16 • Holiday Guide...pages 6-11 • Alzheimer’s & Diet...page 18

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Publisher’s Corner

Comes To Mind On Deadline

ometimes nothing prolific comes to mind on deadline. That is why we columnists do these quick hits of thought geared to tickle your fancies and perhaps raise the hair on your neck. • Leaves are falling, floating to the ground while squirrels scurry to hide their winter cache. It’s Autumn, summer has left the building and Jack Frost is knocking at the door. • Nothing is better than being with family on Thanksgiving. Good food & warm hearts. • October baseball in St. Louis. The Cardinals in the World Series. Wish I could afford a ticket. But my front row couch seat will do just fine. Go Cards! Pass the Queso. • Jackson, my 3-month-old grandson, smiled again today. And giggled. Oh, my, that warms the heart and brings a tear to grandpa. • Yet to see if Affordable Healthcare Act is actually affordable. Can’t get on the website. Big mistake by the AHA crew. Good fodder for the GOP. But their brand is already bottom shelved. Such a mess in Washington. Need to nominate Mr. Clean. Or is it Ms Clean? Some fun politics ahead. If that is your idea of fun.

by Rick Hotton

• Had another great expo on Oct. 20. A special thanks to St. Louis Composting for sponsoring the event, Chipotle for offering gift cards, and Urban Chestnut for craft beer samples. There was great music by Terri Langerak and Carol Eder, too! Look for our next event in mid to late March. • Only three months until the Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia Feb. 7-23. While all eyes will be on downhill skiers Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller, Niki and I prefer the more meditative winter sport of Curling. Sort of like chess on ice. Check it out! • My tomato plants have offered their last crop. The growing season is over. Good, maybe now the fleas will die. Our two dogs and four cats hope so, too! • Someone better figure out that people continue to text and drive, or don’t drive. How many times do you sit at a light, and the car in front of you doesn’t move when the light turns green? Time for another law because people can’t police themselves I guess. • I have come to the conclusion there is no Bigfoot, but there are definitely ghosts. And I am pretty sure their is an alien living under our deck. The dogs think it’s an opposum, but no animal on earth looks like that! • If you don’t recycle at home or the office, you should be ashamed. Yes, that means you Big Bill. It’s not a political issue, it’s an earth issue. • Cold nights, warm blankets, old movies, a wife and dogs who love you. I guess Autumn is not so bad. It’s tough for Leos to admit that. And then I smell blueberry muffins baking. Yummmmm. Tis the season for baked goods! Happy Autumn J.B. Lester

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St. Louis Rams Partner With Microgrid Solar For ‘Energy Makeover’

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Additionally, an energy audit will be performed which will yield recommendations for additional he St. Louis Rams are greening their facility upgrades to be pursued that will have addioperations, from recycling and waste tional impact on energy usage. reduction, to energy efficiency and the An educational display will be created and use of recycled materials. As part of these efforts, housed inside Rams Park that will highlight the the Rams have partnered with St. Louis based many green efforts of Microgrid Solar to furthe Rams organizather their efforts around tion. Finally, outreach clean energy. efforts for both staff As the official and fans will be Clean Energy Partner implemented, includfor the Rams, Microgrid ing planned “SolarU” will be handling an presentations by “Energy Makeover” Microgrid at Rams that will include a series Park. of projects aimed to Said Boaz, “The reducing energy costs, goal with our green while contributing to efforts has always the Rams Green Team been to not only do Initiative. Rendering of the solar array sculpture that is the right thing, but to Rams Senior Mangetting installed at Rams Park. help our fans learn ager of Marketing & from what we are doing, and then we can really Advertising, Lisa Boaz, said, “For the Rams, pursuhave an impact.” ing these opportunities fits with our Green efforts, Fans that have an interest in seeing the solar but it is also a smart operations decision that saves installations first hand at Rams Park should watch the organization on energy costs.” for more information by Rams emails and web conThe clean energy improvements will begin with tent (link below). a solar installation, with a combined 25 kW output, The Rams will host their fourth annual Green at Rams Park that will include both a rooftop Solar Game on Sunday, November 24 against the PV array, as well as a solar sculpture, which will be installed in November. Chicago Bears. “We are particularly excited about the Solar For more information on the Rams green efforts, Sculpture, as it will be a first for St. Louis,” said visit www.stlouisrams.com/community/go-green. Microgrid’s Founder & CEO, Rick Hunter.

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st. louis-Jefferson solid Waste management district

he St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District has been working to expand recycling in the St. Louis region since 1993. The District is a regional public agency that serves St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Jefferson and St. Charles counties. Almost two million people reside within the District, making ours the largest of the twenty Solid Waste Management Districts in Missouri. These Districts assist local governments, private businesses, and non-profit organizations in establishing and expanding waste reduction, recycling, composting, education, and household hazardous waste programs. Each of these programs plays an important role in properly managing the waste generated by homes and businesses on a daily basis. The growth in recycling has been tremendous since Missouri's recycling law was passed in 1990,

Parkway school district’s Recycling & Waste Reduction Program

tudent involvement is once again rejuvenating the Parkway School District’s recycling program. It all started in 1990 when three elementary school students took the lead in getting the recycling initiative underway. Parkway's program has grown steadily over the years to address many of the conservation and recycling concerns of not only the school district, but the community as well. Most recently, three high school students; Abby Lammers, Julia Goldman and Jacqueline Sotraidis made a persuasive presentation to Dr. Keith Marty, Parkway’s Superintendent, highlighting the need for Parkway to not only continue, but to expand a pilot composting program. Their efforts paid off twofold. Impressed with their initiative, Dr. Marty supported the idea to expand the composting program, which focuses on school trays and food waste. The program’s success – much of this based on active student involvement – paved the way for the entire district to participate in the composting program. Each year, the composting program alone will divert 720 tons from the landfill; nearly doubling the District’s existing recycling efforts. The Missouri Recycling Association officially recognized it as the “Outstanding Small Organics Diversion Program” for 2013. In September, Dr. Marty, Abby Lammers, Julia Goldman, Parkway teacher Russ Barton, and Erik Lueders, Parkway’s Sustainability & Purchasing Manager, were on hand to accept the award in Jefferson City. Jacqueline Sotraidis, a recent graduate, was not in attendance. Currently, Parkway recovers some 750-800 tons of single-stream material every year through a partnership with Republic Services. Parkway’s single-stream recycle bins also serve as convenient drop-off sites for residents throughout the district’s 65 square mile footprint. Last year, when the District piloted the new compostable lunch trays, they utilized composting services provided by Blue Skies Recycling and St. Louis Composting. In addition to single-stream recycling and composting, Parkway recovers virtually all recyclable materials throughout the District. Examples include electronics, florescent lights and ballasts, wooden pallets, shrink wrap, and scrap metal, concrete, asphalt from their construction sites. Parkway’s recycling and recovery operation is in compliance with the appropriate local codes, as well as the Environmental Protection Association’s regulations. Parkway’s recycling and waste management

when less than 5% of all waste was being diverted from disposal. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, more than 45% is now being diverted from disposal. That is a huge increase in a very short time, and recycling is poised to continue this growth in the coming years. Missouri has developed a vigorous recycling industry that expands our economy, protects our environment, and strengthens our communities. The District has assisted in this effort in several ways. In addition to technical assistance and educational resources that have helped the industry grow, the main tool has been the waste reduction and recycling grant program. Since inception, the District has provided more than 900 grants totaling in excess of $38 million dollars to help all aspects of the recycling industry. This may seem like a lot of money, but it translates to just about $1 per person per year. This assistance has helped catalyze the growth of the indus-

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program has received numerous awards and growing recognition regarding energy conservation, pollution prevention, environmental excellence and the overall operations of the recycling and waste management program. The Parkway School District, located in West St. Louis County, is a suburban public school district that includes approximately 20,000 students and staff, along with and 28 school buildings in 13 different municipalities. Funding for the Parkway School District’s recycling and waste management program is funded, in part, by the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

try by fostering collaboration and cooperation to form true public-private partnerships, which leverage tremendous amounts of additional investment. The District appreciates the thousands of dedicated people who have committed their professional and volunteer efforts to develop an industry that will serve our state for years to come. With their tireless work, the St. Louis region has accomplished significant waste reduction. The District is honored to work alongside these dedicated individuals. They are the true heroes in this transformation, and the region owes them a debt of thanks. As the District works to confront the enormous environmental challenges facing our society, recycling continues to make strides to protect our environment, while growing our economy with jobs and taxes. The District thanks and congratulates all of our partners for a job well done, and let's keep up the good work!

ousehold hazardous wastes (HHW) are unwanted household products that contain ingredients that are flammable, toxic, reactive, and/or corrosive. After years of holding one-day collection events, there is now a regional household hazardous waste collection facility for St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and Jefferson County residents. The facility is located at 291 E. Hoffmeister, St. Louis, MO 63125 (Lemay area) and use is by reservation. Visit www.hhwstl.com to schedule a drop-off reservation for residential HHW only. Residents without internet access may call their jurisdiction for assistance in making a reservation: saint louis county: 314-615-8958 saint louis city: 314-622-4800 Jefferson county: 636-797-5043 items accePted: Paints, stains, varnishes, wood preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, poisons, fertilizers, solvents and strippers, aerosols, motor oil and filters, gas cylinders (BBQ- pit size or smaller), fluorescent tubes, batteries (rechargeable, car batteries), driveway sealant, items containing mercury (thermometers, thermostats, mercuric salts), gasoline. items nOt accePted: Explosives and ammunition, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, medical and infectious waste,

prescription drugs and medications, computers, televisions and other electronic devices, tires, bulky wastes (furniture, carpeting), trash. Fees • Latex paint is being accepted for recycling, but residents must pay a fee of 20 cents per pound (about $2.00 for a full gallon). Unlike other household chemical waste, latex paint is not actually hazardous. If completely dried out, latex paint can be safely disposed of in your trash. • For all other eligible HHW, there is a 50-pound limit. • If you have more than 50 pounds of HHW, you can still bring it in at the time of your appointment, but you will be charged our contracted fee to handle the additional material, which is $1.00 per pound for the extra HHW. The best way to manage HHW is to not create it in the first place! This starts at the point of purchase by choosing safer alternatives (i.e. avoiding products labeled warning, danger, corrosive, or poison). Buy only what you will use and if you have leftovers, share them with neighbors, family, or community organizations. Funding for the permanent program comes, in part, from the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Additional funding comes from voter-approved St. Louis County landfill surcharge fees.

Find it On the Web — Recycling inFORmatiOn assOciatiOns, ORganizatiOns and ResOuRces america Recycles day- www.americarecyclesday.org earth 911 - www.earth911.org e-cycle st. louis - www.ecyclestlouis.org e-cycle missouri - www.e-cyclemo.org envirolink - www.envirolink.org global Recycling network - www.grn.com household hazardous Waste (hhW) Program-www.HHWSTL.com Keep america beautiful - www.Kab.org missouri Recycling association - www.mora.org national Recycling coalition - www.nrcrecycles.org Resource st. louis - www.resourcestlouis.org st. louis green - www.stlouisgreen.com the healthy Planet magazine: www.thehealthyplanet.com

lOcal Recycling inFORmatiOn - gOVeRnment city of st. louis - www.stlouis-mo.gov (Search Recycling, click Refuse Division’s Recycling Program) Jefferson county Residents - www.jeffcomo.org (Then go to Services and click Recycling) st. louis county Recycling information www.recyclesaintlouis.com st. louis-Jefferson solid Waste management district www.swmd.net st. charles county Recycling information www.scchealth.org/docs/es/docs/recycle

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Green Living Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Topics For Healthier Lives

coAlition report

by Kathleen Logan Smith Director of Environmental Policy Coalition For The Environment www.moeniron.org

Active or rAdioActive?

catchy tune by Imagine Dragons has become the unofficial anthem for many of the activists in north St. Louis County who learned earlier this year that they live in the shadow of radioactive uranium wastes now threatened by a subsurface landfill fire. The haunting lyrics of “Radioactive” begin: “I'm waking up to ash and dust/I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust/I'm breathing in the chemicals”. For people living within a five mile radius of the West Lake landfill near Earth City, the lyrics hit close to home. The landfill fire stench ruined many outdoor events this spring with the acrid odors burning throats and forcing people indoors where, sometimes, even walls were insufficient barriers. Asthmatics and people with respiratory illness experienced particular distress. People living nearest the landfill continue to report odors, despite efforts at the site to curb the source of the odors and to block the advance of the subsurface landfill fire. Since 1973, the West Lake Landfill, on St. Charles Rock Road west of I-270, has been the unfortunate home of dumped radioactive nuclear weapons waste that originated at Mallinckrodt Chemical Works during its work for the WWII/Cold War pursuit of nuclear bombs (1943-the late 1960’s). The subsurface landfill fire that now threatens the waste began in an adjacent landfill and was first reported in 2010. The landfill fire, or “subsurface smoldering event” has since spread throughout the southern area and is about 1,000 feet or less from the nuclear weapons waste. The fire moves from half a foot up to 3 feet per day. We are all concerned about the exposure to the community if the fire reaches the radioactive waste. Exposure to the same contaminants at other sites is linked to high rates of rare cancers and leukemia, birth defects, reproductive disorders, and autoimmune disease. No one from any of the government agencies has been able or willing to explain what would happen in the event of a worst-case scenario. Instead, they assure us, “It won’t happen”.

But it is happening. And plans to block the fire’s advance were stalled by the government shutdown. Tens of thousands of people live, work, and attend school in the area. A committed group of area residents has come together to protect their families and their investments in their property and community. You can connect with them at www.radwastelegacy.com or on the West Lake Landfill group Facebook page. Together we can insist on necessary precaution, planning, and long-term solutions. You couldn’t find a worse place than West Lake for the long-term storage of highly radioactive materials. The site is in a populated area, near a busy interstate (I70), in a floodplain of a river that is the drinking water source for St.Louis and St. Charles, in a seismic zone, in an area prone to tornado strikes, with no liner separating the radioactive wastes from the groundwater. Schools, churches, day care centers, hospitals and Earth City businesses are within two miles. Studies continue to pile upon studies and no data supports the idea that leaving the waste in place, where it sits in contact with groundwater, is a safe, long-term storage plan. The waste is a mixture of radionuclides including Uranium and Thorium and it will become more radioactive for thousands of years before it begins to stabilize and then, eventually, to decay. The Missouri Coalition for the Environment is supporting the community in pressing for the safe removal of the radioactive wastes found in the northern section of the property – which would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise its plans to leave the waste in place. As you plan ways to help make our planet healthier, consider what you can do to support our friends and neighbors in northwest St. Louis County. A worst case scenario means this is a regional problem. Public meetings are held monthly to share new information; research is continuous. Phone calls demanding Senator Claire McCaskill and Senator Roy Blunt support the removal of the radioactive wastes are always in order. Raise your voice, take a stand, learn more. Start here: www.moenviron.org. And you can help monitor the site by reporting odors you smell in the area (270-St. Charles Rock Road) to the Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources immediately. You can find links to report forms at http://www.stlradwastelegacy.com/links/odor-log/. If you choose the Missouri Coalition for the Environment’s odor log we will keep your identity private.

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the Future of leed:

the Green Building Rating System Gets An Update Johanna Schweiss, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter

s Americans, we spend an average of 90% of our time indoors, and the buildings where we work, live, and learn have a huge impact on our personal health, our community, and our environment. The built environment consumes 76% of our national electricity use, creates 65% of our nation’s waste, and is responsible for 39% of our greenhouse gas emissions. It was these negative impacts that prompted the founding of the U.S. Green Building Council, referred to as USGBC, in 1993. Their mission: to promote sustainability in the building and construction industries. In order to achieve that mission, USGBC developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system, or LEED. The LEED rating system guides developers, designers, contractors, building operators, and building occupants through the sustainable design, construction, operation, and maintenance of their buildings, homes, and communities. As a third party rating system, the LEED rating system acts like the nutrition facts on your cereal box- it makes green building design and operation transparent, tangible, and measureable. Since it was introduced in 2000, LEED has challenged the status quo, transformed the marketplace, and certified more than 19,000 commercial projects. A 2011 study showed that LEED certified projects enjoy 25% lower energy use and have 19% lower operational costs compared to the national average. However, even though LEED buildings perform well; they still typically have a net negative

impact on the environment. They are, in short, “less bad,” than their non-LEED counterparts. And the goal of the U.S. Green Building Council is to do more than be “less bad”; their goal is for our built environment to have net positive impacts, to eventually get to a state where our built environment contributes “more good.” With this goal in mind, LEED rating systems are regularly revised. LEED version 4, a revision to the current version (LEED 2009), is debuting this month at the international Greenbuild conference. Yet again, it raises the bar- asking our building designers, builders, operators, and occupants to do more. The goals of LEED version 4 are to reduce our contributions to global climate change, to enhance individual health, to protect and restore our water resources, to protect and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services, to promote sustainable and regenerative material cycles, to build a green economy and to enhance our communities’ quality of life. Meeting these goals will be a challenge. A challenge to the marketplace to go further, to make the next great leap toward better, cleaner, healthier buildings. While LEED version 4 pushes green design further than it has been before, it does not require all certified buildings to have net positive environment impacts. So one thing we can be sure of is that after LEED version 4 has become the norm, the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED will continue to push, continue to transform, and continue to strive to a point where our best will not be simply to be “less bad,” but will be more and more good. visit www.usgbc-mogateway.org.

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Natural liviNg gift & Holiday guide St. Louis’ Annual Fair Trade Market Sparks Social Justice Manchester United Methodist Church Educates on Fair Trade and Advocates for Living Wages

n Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24 and Friday Nov. 29 thru Sunday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., more than 2,500 sq. ft. of space will be filled with fair trade items from all over the world at Manchester United Methodist Church (129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011). Since 2003, the Fair Trade Market has generated nearly 820,000 dollars supporting artisans in developing countries, and promoting Fair Trade. Fair Trade is a strategy for poverty alleviation and sustainable development creating opportunities for producers who have been economically disadvantaged by the conventional trading system. Fair Trade is a social justice movement, an alternative business model, a system of global commerce, a tool for international development. Buying fair trade products provides artisans, farmers, and producers a living wage for their work. It also supports care for the environment, gender equality, child labor prohibition, safe working conditions and more. Approximately $4,000 of fair trade retail dollars provides one artisan or farmer's family a living wage for a

year, through work, not charity. Market attendees enjoy shopping, entertainment, special giveaways, scarf tying demonstrations, movie showings, food and more. Certified fair trade items from Plowsharing Crafts, Partners for Just Trade, Roots-nStreams, So Luna, Rosemary Grove, Stringbean Coffee Co.and Tree of Life Imports will be available. Dedicated volunteers with a passion for social justice spend hundreds of hours throughout the year to make sure the market is successful. The Fair Trade Market’s huge selection of products include: chocolate, coffee, tea, clothing & accessories, home decor, toys, food, musical instruments, stationary, holiday decorations, soaps, and more. Attendees can find all of their holiday gifts, including something for themselves, at the 11th Annual Fair Trade Market located at Manchester United Methodist Church. In addition to the Fair Trade Market, Manchester UMC will host “What is Fair Trade?” discussions November 3, 10 & 17 at 9:30 a.m., to educate attendees on the importance of Fair Trade, it’s Biblical connections, and how to buy Fair Trade products. For more information please visit online at www.manchesterumc.org/ftm.

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Natural liviNg gift & Holiday guide You Can Help “Build The Book House” This Holiday Season

ndependently owned, community bookstores are the backbone of the local literary community. In a world of e-books, glowing tablets and online ordering, the Book House has stood the test of time for more than 30 years offering an eclectic assortment of new, used, rare and out-ofprint books from a characterfilled Victorian house in Rock Hill. In an abrupt set of circumstances befitting the despair of Dickensian tale, this year has seen the Book House suddenly forced by the landlord and developer, out of their beloved historic cottage, sending owner Michelle Barron on a quest to find a new home for her book store and the more than 250,000 titles housed within its walls. “It breaks my heart to leave our wonderful building, but we have no choice. It has not been an easy transition but with the support of our loyal fans I believe we can grow and bring the soul and spirit with us to our new location in Maplewood and become bigger and better than ever,” says Michelle Barron, owner. The bittersweet move brought with it more than the challenge of carefully carting thousands of books down Manchster Road. Once settled in the new spot Barron was faced with the challenge of remodeling the space, which has sat vacant for near-

ly 18 years, unexpected construction costs proved to be a major drain on the Book House’s estimated budget. In order to open their doors to new neighbors and loyal customers in Maplewood, the Book House needs at least $25,000 for construction to meet building code. Without support from the community, this could be the last chapter for the Book House. How can YOU help? Barron is launching a fundraising campaign to reach out to local authors, readers and book lovers to help Build the Book House. Funds raised from the donations will go directly toward efforts to finish the next phase of construction. In an effort to engage local lovers of literature, the Book House is teaming up with their Maplewood neighbors, Schlafly Bottleworks, to host a fundraising event on November 15, at 8:00pm, featuring craft beer, local author readings and a silent auction. It promises to be a great evening of fun and adventure! If you are interested in purchasing books, tickets to the event or making a donation, please email info@bookhousestl, call 314-968-4491, or visit 7352 Manchester Rd St. Louis, MO, 63143.

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Natural liviNg gift & Holiday guide Celebrate the season at bixby’s

For an intimate lunch with friends, a productive lunch with coworkers or a relaxed brunch with family, Bixby’s is the place. Experience sweeping views of Forest Park from the comfort of the Missouri History Museum’s second floor. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, Bixby’s is a distinctive lunch destination. Bixby’s also features a spectacular brunch buffet every Sunday,10 a.m. to 2 p.m. And remember that Bixby’s After Hours is the premier choice for an elegant private event. Enjoy artfully prepared, locally inspired cuisine, crafted by Executive Sous Chef Callaghan Carter. Contact Bixby’s at 314361-7313 or visit www.bixbys-mohistory.com.

healthy Pet GiFts

Four Muddy Paws – The Healthy Pet Market offers great gift ideas for dogs and cats and the people that love them. Specializing in Holistic and Raw nutrition, plus earth-friendly and natural products including hemp toys, organic catnip toys, recycled dog beds and duvets, collars and leads and more. Our Self Service Wash and Grooming are great gifts for the holiday as well. New for this year are genuine Fiesta Petware bowls. These durable bowls are made in America with the implementation of many green practices. From $12.50 $42.50. Four Muddy Paws has two locations. 1711 Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104. (314)773-7297. In Illinois at 2127 S. State Route 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025. 618-692-4729.

hand-etChed bookmark

One-of-a-kind handmade gifts tell everyone that you care. Stone Hollow Studio begins its 35th year of creating the finest in handetched scrimshaw by Michelle "Mike" Ochonicky. Her artwork will again grace the National Christmas Tree Display in Washington,D.C. this season---include it in your holiday traditions, too! Many gift ideas from one of the region's best known artists at www.StoneHollowStudio.com.

CeltiC For Good times

Llywelyn’s Pub is a true Celtic pub serving up Celtic /American fare & world-class spirits. If you're looking for a place to watch the next big game, we offer HD TV's, free Wi-Fi, and over 60+ domestic & craft beers to choose from. Or hop aboard Llywelyn's trolley on your way to the stadium or dome! Plus, enjoy outdoor seating, happy hour specials Sun-Fri and banquet areas for your next party. Ready for a great time? Llywelyn's features Live Music every Friday and Saturday night highlighting St.Louis’s favorite local bands. With 6 convienent locations, you’re sure to find a pub near you. It's all at Llywelyn's Pub. Celtic for good times. www.llywelynspub.com.

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CreatiVity For the soul

Linda Wiggen Kraft’s inspiration is nature and gardens. She is trained as an artist and creates gardens, landscapes and art through her love of nature and artistic eye. She works with the mandala shape of nature in her photos of flowers. She created a mandala coloring book for adults and children and teaches mandala workshops at her studio. Her mandala coloring book – mandalas every day – is available at Amazon.com. Her greeting cards, poster and photos are available at Etsy – search for CreativityForTheSoul (no spaces) – to find them.

the GiFt oF sPa treatments

Treat the special people in your life to the gift of relaxation from Vitality Unlimited Spa in Webster Groves. Vitality is a holistic spa that specializes in massage therapy, esthetics, nail care, hair removal, body treatments, and nutrition. Spoil your loved one with a Day of Pampering or choose from one of our many spa packages. Create certificates out of any one of our decadent spa services or a dollar amount-allowing your gift recipient to choose their spa service. Vitality also offers top of the line all-natural products. Shop in-spa or online at vitalityunlimitedspa.com for both retail and certificates!

Pinot’s Palette

Earth-Friendly Clothes, Toys & More!

27 South Old Orchard Ave. Webster Groves, MO 63119 314-962-KIDS (5437)

tried The Art of Entertaining before, stop in for the Monday Night Special, dinner for a family of four for only $25! Gift cards are great for coworkers, holiday gift exchanges, or anyone who loves to eat. The Art of Entertaining is located at 8796 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, MO 63119. You can visit them online at www.theaofe.com or call 314-963-9899 for all your holiday food needs!

www.verdestl.com

Are you looking for something different to do for your holiday party? Looking for a gift certificate for a fun experience? Pinot’s Palette Chesterfield has you covered. This holiday season, Pinot’s Palette invites you to bring your friends, enjoy a bottle of wine and get ready to be inspired by our local artists who will guide you step-by step through a featured painting. At the end of the night, leave with your own masterpiece! Pinot’s Palette offers public classes, private parties, holiday get togethers and gift certificates too! For more information, check out www.pinotspalette.com/chesterfield!

Green Children’s GiFts

Verde Kids specializes in products made with the everyday needs of kids and the future of our lovely planet in mind. They offer organic cotton clothing for baby to size eight, toys made of renewable resources, including educational games and puzzles, and great gifts for new moms and babies. Located in the Old Orchard Shopping Center with Starbucks Coffee, Verde Kids is open www.verdestl.com Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call 314-962-5437 or visit online at www.verdestl.com.

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Order Your Local, Fresh Turkey! We Have All Your Holiday Party Needs!

Give the Gift of Relaxation! Spa Gift Certificates Available In-Spa or Online

Massage • Facials • Nail Care • And More! Vitality Unlimited Spa 29 West Moody Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119 (314) 968-1808 vitalityunlimitedspa.com

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PARTY TRAYS SANDWICHES BAKED HAM BEEF PACKAGES

9052 Big Bend Road at Rock Hill in Webster Groves • 314-968-1914 www.freddiesmarket.com

Shop At A Real Country Store This Holidays! Christmas Trees • Wreaths • Pine Roping • Bird Feeders & Bird Feed • Bird Houses • Locally Made Soaps • Locally-Roasted Coffee • Mushroom Logs • Pet Items • Homemade Pies and Canned Goods • Locally-Raised Beef, Chicken & Pork Packages

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

636-561-6637 Mon-Fri 9 to 7, Sat 8 to 7, Sun 10 to 5

www.greenescountrystore.com

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Natural liviNg gift & Holiday guide HEALTHY PET PARADISE

Airedale Antics is truly the healthy pet paradise, offering a great selection of all natural foods, treats and nutritional supplements for cats and dogs. All foods and treats are free of fillers and have no artificial colors or flavors. We also have pet supplies for your furry friend - crates, cat litters, shampoos, bowls, and more. Looking for a great holiday gift for Spot or Kitty? Come see our new line of toys. Ask about our Airedale Club Card Frequent Buyer Program Open 7 days a week- call for store hours 7316 Manchester Rd in heart of Maplewood. 314.781.PETS.

FoR YouR HoLIDAY FARE

Freddie’s Market offers delicious hams, fresh natural turkeys, party trays, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and local wines that are perfect for your holiday party or family dinner. Let Freddie’s Market make your holiday meal planning stress free by doing the work for you. This full service, family owned market provides their customers with exceptional service and the freshest, healthiest options to ensure you and your holiday guests are happy. Be sure to call early to order your fresh turkey or boneless, honey glazed baked ham, and all your other party food needs. Visit www.freddiesmarket.com or search for them on Facebook. You can also stop in at 9052 Big Bend Road at Rock Hill in Webster Groves, MO 63119 or call 314968-1914 to place your order today.

HoLIDAY cHRISTmAS FESTIvAL

Ste. Genevieve, Mo celebrates the holiday season in French Colonial style. The town will be decorated in festive colors and lights, with music and festivities in the downtown shops and churches. The annual Holiday

Christmas Festival will take place on December 7th and 8th and will feature a Christmas parade, free photos with Santa in Lion’s Club Park and over 30 musical performances celebrating 800 years of music to celebrate the season. Shops feature holiday hospitality and shopping bargains. The Le Reveillon will take place on December 8 and celebrates the start of the holiday season with French customs, decorations, music and food of early French Christmas celebrations. For more information, please contact the Welcome Center toll free at 800-373-7007 or visit www.VisitSteGen.com.

BE KIND To YouR SKIN

KIND Favorite Things Gift Set - $40. There are so many giftgiving options out there, and sometimes it’s hard to know what others will like - so we’re making this easy for you. We’ve packaged together our 3 most loved products - boxed, tagged, and ready to give! This can't-miss gift set includes our perennially popular Shea Luxe Body Crème, our cult favorite Goodnight Kisses lip treatment, and our #1 bestseller in the whole store, our Bulgarian Rose Aromatherapy Soap. We could go on and on about how great these products are, but their popularity really speaks for themselves!

EAT. DRINK. BE mERRY!

This holiday season show your appreciation with Schnucks Gift Cards! They take the guesswork out of gift giving and are always appreciated. Gift Cards are perfect for family, friends, teachers, co-workers and anyone else who makes your life a little easier throughout the year.

They show that you value quality from our fresh foods and flowers, to festive gift baskets and beverages. It’s a gift the whole family can enjoy!

gIvE THE gIFT oF BooKS

Looking for a unique shopping experience filled with the unexpected? Come visit the Book House at its new location opening in mid November! We are now located in the heart of Maplewood at 7352 Manchester Road. The Book House is literally packed with thousands of books of all kinds. New, used, rare, unusual, first editions, bargain books, art, history, literature, children’s books . . . Come with lots of time to browse for lots of treasures! We do booksearches and special orders for new and out of print books. The Book House is not only a great place to shop but we believe in making the world a better place! A percentage of all sales support Second Chapter Center. For more information see our website www.bookhousestl.com.

ExPERIENcE THE mAgIc!

Give a gift like no other - the excitement and thrill of live Gift Certificates entertainment with a Fabulous Fox Theatre gift certificate. For birthdays, anniversaries and other holidays, tickets to the Fox are a unique and memorable gift suitable

Early Gift - See a Show at The Fox

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for anyone. Gift certificate recipients can choose tickets for Broadway musicals, dance companies, family shows, gospel plays, comedy artists and a wide variety of concerts including pop, rock, rhythm and blues and country. And they are all set in a spectacular venue that is second to none. To purchase, visit metrotix.com, the Fox box office or call (314) 534-1111.

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VEGETARIAN COOKBOOK

Eating Lightly is a collection of over 400 vegetarian and vegan recipes from friends of the Missouri Coalition for the Environment. This is a cookbook with personality! Eight Missouri artists have contributed work to make Eating Lightly a visual feast as well. In addition to offering a wide range of vegetarian and vegan appetizers, soups, salads, breads, side dishes, entrees, and desserts, this collection notes which of its recipes are gluten-free. Call 314-727-0600 or order online at www.moenviron.org/cookbook.asp.

WIld WREAThs

By Pat Tuholske. My wreaths are crafted from Ozark native grasses, wayside weeds, everlasting flowers, tree bark, lichens, seeds, cones and feathers. As I weave these gifts of the wild, I envision each as a portal into nature - a circle of life crafted from living elements of the prairie, meadow and forest that is a symbol of the turning of the year and the web of life. Wreaths have been used throughout history to celebrate the changing of the seasons, bless the home, tend the sick, and honor the ancestors. Details: 14” diameter priced $42 to $72 with free shipping. View photos and full descriptions at WillowRainHerbalGoods.com.

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shOP A REAl COUNTRY sTORE

Bird Feeders, what a great gift for anyone on your Christmas list! We carry over 70 types of bird food and hundreds of bird feeders and houses and supplies. Everyone loves to get a new bird feeder, especially Grandpa. Pick up some locally made soaps locally roasted coffees, mushroom logs, home made pies and canned goods.(Try the hot and spicy pickles) we have something for that special person on your gift list or for those holiday visitors. Don’t forget to look at our locally raised pork, beef and chicken packages. They make great Christmas gifts for those family members who love tasty and healthier meat. Greene’s Country Store & Feed, 8621 Hwy N, Lake St. Louis, MO. 636-561-6637. www.greenescountrystore.com.

hOlIdAY GARdEN GlOW

Tickets are now on sale for Garden Glow 2013, the Missouri Botanical Garden’s first-ever winter light exhibit. Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through the Garden at night surrounded by a spectacle of unique light installations. For the first time in the Garden’s history, hundreds of thousands of lights will adorn the Climatron®, Kaeser Memorial Maze, Central Axis, Tower Grove House and other iconic locations with unique color combinations. The exhibit opens Nov. 23, 2013 and runs through Jan. 4, 2014. Tickets are date-specific and sold in limited quantities. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.mobot.org/glow.

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Women @ Work A Salute To

Women-oWned Businesses in St. Louis 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

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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

Pinot’s Palette Paint. Drink. Have Fun. St. Louis’ Favorite Night Out Maureen Wilson - Owner

aureen Wilson is the owner of Pinot’s Palette, an upscale paint and sip studio, in Chesterfield. Maureen is a native of St. Louis, and graduated with a business degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia. After having a successful sales career, most recently in pharmaceutical sales, Maureen wanted to bring something fun and different to the St. Louis area, which is Pinot’s Palette. Even though Maureen is not an artist, she enjoys the calming effect of making things with her hands, such as knitting and crocheting, and painting is just a natural extension. And by owning Pinot’s Palette, local artists, many of whom are women, are able to work in the field they love, showing everyone how to Paint. Drink. Have Fun. At Pinot’s Palette, you bring your friends, your snacks, and choose a bottle of wine from the bar and get ready to be inspired. Our local artists will guide you step-by-step through your featured painting. At the end of the night, you will leave with your own masterpiece. In addition to regularly scheduled classes with reserved seating for your group, Pinot’s Palette specializes in private parties and corporate events. Pinot’s Palette has a large main studio with seating up to 48, and a smaller, intimate private party room for your more intimate party of 10-20 people. So come to Pinot’s Palette and join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, friends, and fine art – all you have to do is bring your date or friends!

1641 Clarkson Rd. Chesterfield

636-778-2111

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Herbs & More

The Art of Entertaining

Your Source For Natural Health

19 Years & Still Cooking

Cathy Schram - Owner

Ann Marie Lemcke - 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

Jackie Fokkens Hypnosis A New View, A New You 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

314-691-2125 www.jackiefokkenshypno.com

n 1994, The Art of Entertaining opened its doors in historic Webster Groves, MO. Since that time, owner and chef Ann Marie Lemcke has perfected the concept that food should look as good as it tastes – and can be reasonably priced. The Art of Entertaining is not a restaurant, but rather a one-stop place to find delicious food for many different occasions. The store is packed with homemade soups, sandwiches and wraps, appetizers, salads, side dishes, entrees, casseroles, mouth-watering desserts and much, much more. The Art of Entertaining is continually recognized for their commitment to excellence for “Best Carry-Out Lunch” and “Best Carry-Out Dinner”. St. Louis Magazine awarded The Art of Entertaining with the “Best of the Best Award”. These awards, along with rave reviews from their customers convey their drive to succeed in the culinary service industry. The Art of Entertaining provides a full line of carry-out items designed for busy persons on-the-go as well as catering your corporate or private event. For Thanksgiving you can relax, enjoy your family and let The Art of Entertaining do the cooking for you! A full meal is available for 10-12 persons, or for just a few. Be sure to check out all the delicious, convenient options The Art of Entertaining has to offer!

8796 Big Bend Blvd. (at gore) Webster groves, Mo 63119

314-963-9899 19 Years & still Cooking

www.theaofe.com Mon. thru Fri. 7-7 sat. 10-4

Transformational Speaker

Kimberly Schneider

Soul of a Poet, Mind of a Scholar Heart of a Healer

Kimberly Schneider - Owner

hat do you get when you take a person with the soul of a poet, the mind of a scholar and the heart of a healer--and turn her into a trial lawyer? Existential crisis and more graduate school! Throw in a counseling degree and decades of coaching spiritual adventurers, progressive professionals and other out-of-the-box individuals to consciously create meaningful lives and you end up with Kimberly Schneider, M.Ed., J.D., LPC, the Manifestation Maven. Kimberly’s work arises out of a belief that every experience offers a gift for us, if we are open to receiving it. Her dynamic mix of storytelling, compassionate awareness and accessible poetry make her an engaging speaker and teacher. A former trial attorney and psychotherapist, Kimberly is the author of Everything You Need Is Right Here: Five Steps to Manifesting Magic and Miracles. She teaches Communication at Washington University-St. Louis and is a regular guest expert on Great Day St. Louis television show. Kimberly brings her rich life experience and unique insight to individual and group coaching sessions, keynote speeches, workshops, classrooms, radio and television appearances and Celtic Spirituality retreats in western Ireland. Kimberly’s keynote talks and custom group workshops combine riveting real life stories, on the spot coaching, experiential exercises and original poetry. To book Kimberly for your event call 314-275-8188 or email support@kimberlyschneider.com. Visit www.KimberlySchneider.com to request Kimberly’s Free Conscious Manifestation eCourse and you’ll receive the first chapter of her book at no charge.

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Women @ Work A Salute To

Women-oWned Businesses in St. Louis 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

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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

The Center For Mind, Body, Spirit

An Integrated Approach To Healing & Wellness

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

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

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Kingen Chiropractic Wellness Center New Standard of Patient Care Dr. Brenda Kingen - Owner

t Kingen Chiropractic Wellness Center our goal is to help our patients become pain free, regain and maintain optimal function, and achieve better health using cutting-edge chiropractic care and the most revolutionary rehabilitation and strengthening equipment available. The combination of the BStrong4Life™ training system and the latest research-based procedures has resulted in our raising the bar for a new standard of patient care. Dr. Kingen has been providing chiropractic care for 20 years. She is also certified in acupuncture, kinesiotaping, Active Release Technique and is a Titleist Performance Institute Level 3 medical practitioner. Massage and Energy Therapy are also available at the center. Recently becoming the first BStrong4 Life™ Center in Missouri, Dr. Kingen is very excited to now offer a drugless alternative to reverse osteopenia/osteoporosis, as well as improve strength and stability. Kingen Chiropractic is a personal, comfortable place. We extend every effort to make you feel at home as part of our family of patients. Our promise is to welcome you and make your needs our foremost priority. It’s our mission to help the people of our community have more fun and freedom in their lives with powerful, healthy bodies.

2001 S. Hanley, Ste. 220, Brentwood, MO 63144

314.646.0013 Kingenchiropractic.com

The Refind Room Previously Owned, Unique, Inspired Decor Suzanne Woodard - Owner

i! My name is Suzanne Woodard and I opened The Refind Room in October 2012. The Refind Room concept combines so much of what I love and believe in. I always had a passion for interior design and decor and I believe that our surroundings influence our state of mind and well-being. Of course I thought it would be amazingly fun to find new, exciting products and bring them to St. Louis. Yet I also wanted to sell affordable items and had serious reservations about sourcing overseas. Bam! Light bulb moment. There are so many gorgeous previously owned items to be found locally. So I looked, and I found, many many stunning pieces that still have tons of life in them, that will make a home comfortable and beautiful, and are unique and inspiring. As a result, The Refind Room was born. The mission of the Refind Room is to collect quality vintage modern, midcentury, antique, and contemporary style furniture and home furnishings that have a style and personality, and then create well-designed rooms in the store for you so you can see how these pieces can be incorporated into your home. The Refind Room is also based on the values of affordability, local products, and making eco-conscious choices by recycling and re-using goods that are already in the stream of commerce. We hope you have as much fun looking at our inventory as we had buying it. Check back often because we love to change it out, move things around and are always keepin’ it fresh!

314-962-ROOM

2525 S. Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63144

T-F: 10am-6pm; SAT: 10am-5pm SUN: 12pm-5pm; Closed Mondays

www.therefindroom.com

Rethink Renovations

Preventive Medicine

Gail Elwyn - President

Dr. Varsha Rathod, MD

Green Construction, Cabinetry, Furniture

ounded in 2007, Rethink Renovations is a family-owned and operated company. We offer construction, general contracting, and remodeling services; and new in 2012, a line of eco-conscious cabinetry and furniture. We believe in creating and sustaining healthy environments for living, working, and playing. Through education, understanding, and innovation, we are able to bring sustainability and "green" to our clients in every project with every budget. Our team has been in the remodeling business for over five years, focusing on sustainable construction. We take pride in our work and spend the necessary time to plan every detail with our clients. Understanding that home renovation projects can be overwhelming, we strive for our clients to be completely comfortable and satisfied from beginning to end. We are pleased to introduce our eco-conscious cabinetry and furniture. Our Made in St. Louis Adult and Children’s line is handmade and sourced from Urban Recycled Lumber. All of our products are finished with water based and non-toxic finishes. We enjoy custom projects as well. Rethink Renovations is an award winning eco-friendly company located in Webster Groves, MO. We take pride in our work and spend the necessary time to plan every detail with our clients. We understand that home renovation projects can be overwhelming and we want our clients to be completely satisfied. We are doing our part to bring awareness and quality to the community.

314.323.8845

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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

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ennifer Deschene’s dream was to create a peaceful shop with products and services to assist individuals on their journey. She opened her shop in March 2011. Jenn’s personal experience with chronic pain in her early twenties caused her to spend years looking for answers. Eventually finding relief, she was then able to reconnect to her spirituality. Jenn feels a person can be faced with challenges in order to understand what needs to be changed in their everyday lives. Each of us can achieve health and wellness through harmonizing our chakra system, or balancing our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual self with our environment. Natural, Alternative or Holistic therapies complement western medicine and any belief system. Jenn and her team help to empower you with products and services to encourage relaxation, well-being, and personal growth. Appointments are available for Intuitive Card Readings, Aura Photos, Angel Therapy, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Ear Candling, Gemstone and Star Healing. Holistic Journey also offers Guided Meditations, Belly Dance, Yoga and a growing variety of metaphysical classes.

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icensed physical therapist Tish Kettler provides comprehensive physical therapy and specialized one-on-one care. Physical therapy visits are private sessions, with no delegation of treatment responsibilities and no double-booking. With 15 years clinical experience, Tish has chosen to structure her practice this way simply because quality matters. Such scheduling promotes consistent, individualized care, and the unhurried environment allows ample time for patient questions. In addition, it allows her to use relieving manual and soft tissue techniques that truly catalyze the recovery process. Tish’s goal as a clinician is to get to both cause and source of each client’s symptoms. Her specialty areas include: pain and injury, wellness and prevention, and sport-specific training. Working with local eating disorder specialists, she also offers physical therapy for individuals struggling with anorexia, bulimia, and obesity. Her primary role in eating disorder intervention is to address the orthopedic and cardiac complications of the disorder. On the ergonomic side of her practice, Tish and her associates perform ergonomic analyses of workstations in office, industrial and healthcare settings. The purpose of ergonomics is to identify risk factors that predispose employees to cumulative trauma and address them through worker education and workstation customization. The preliminary goal is to fit the workstation to the worker, with the ultimate goal of preventing pain and injury. Ergonomics services can also help promote healing in individuals who have already developed pain. 7700 Clayton Road Suite 311 St. Louis, MO 63117

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Cancer is a Metabolic disease as if Cancer is Metabolic Parasites: Thomas Seyfried, Ph.D. on Ketogenic Diet for Cancer Therapy by Simon Yu, MD

he Ketogenic Diet has been used, with great success, since the 1920’s by John Hopkins Hospital and the Mayo Clinic for the management of brittle diabetes and seizures. However, it has not been a widely accepted standard medical therapy after the introduction of insulin and seizure medications. It became a less known, almost forgotten diet until recently. The latest scientific studies indicate that the Ketogenic Diet can also be used effectively as a complementary cancer therapy with a new understanding of the metabolism of cancer cells. This article is mainly focusing on Dr. Thomas Seyfried’s idea of the Ketogenic Diet as a main nutritional therapy for cancer management based on science and biochemistry. All cancer cells rely on glucose (glycolysis fermentation) as the predominant source of energy for survival. This is often referred to as the Warburg Effect. Thomas Seyfried, Ph.D. published a book, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease in 2012. His book is a ground breaking new approach to understanding and treating cancer based on Dr. Otto Warburg’s Warburg Effect and the Ketogenic Diet. If you have cancer, you need to read his book. It may save your life. Otto Warburg won the Nobel Prize in 1931 for his discovery of oxygen transferring enzymes and the mode of action of the respiratory enzyme. He was nominated for a second Nobel Prize for his work on Nicotinamide and discovering flavin (the yellow enzyme) but it was denied by Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime. His most important work was on cancer cell metabolism. He proved that aerobic glycolysis fermentation is the hallmark of cancer regardless of the tissue origin. But his work was challenged, dismissed, and forgotten by mainstream medical academic institutions. Previously, many medical doctors tried to bring his ideas back into the mainstream by applying a low carb/low sugar diet. This diet mimicks the Ketogenic Diet to curb the growth of tumors. This has met with limited acceptance and success because the mainstream did not fully understand the Ketogenic diet and metabolism of cancer cells. Chemo, radiation, and surgery became the main stream

therapy for cancer management for the last 60 years. If I mention Ketogenic Diet to my patients, most of my patients have no idea what I’m talking about. They think it is too medically esoteric for them to understand or they are terrorized with a gruesome dangerous starvation diet. Fasting is the fastest way to go into the ketogenic state but fasting does not mean starvation. I previously wrote an article, “40 day Fast for Parasite Eradication” (available on my website). 40 day fast is the ultimate Ketogenic Diet. Metabolically, cancer behaves like metabolic parasites according to Dr. Tim Guilford, MD. He presented a lecture on glutathione, cancer, and the Warburg Effect at the 8th International Alternative Medical Conference in St. Louis. We are always looking for a new diet for a new cure. If you get tired of hearing of the Ketogenic Diet and are looking for an exotic fancy diet, how about we modify the name “Ketogenic Diet” and call it the Genghis Kahn Diet? Genghis Khan Diet is battle proven, starving and terrorizing the enemy called cancer, the metabolic parasite. Thomas Seyfreid’s book extensively covers the metabolic management of cancer with the Ketogenic Diet. His book is technical with lots of biochemistry and not an easy to book to read. For the general public, you may want to start first with “The Cantin Ketogenic Diet” by Elaine Cantin. Dr. Seyfried covers much more in depth on the origin, management, and prevention of cancer. Read his book. It may save your life. The highlights of his major conclusions of the book include: 1. No real progress has been made in the management of advanced or metastatic cancer for more than 40 years. 2. Most of the conceptual advances made in understanding the mechanisms of cancer have more to do with non-metastatic tumors than metastatic tumors. 3. Most cancer, regardless of cell or tissue origin, is a singular disease of respiratory insufficiency coupled with compensatory glycolysis fermentation as a primary cause of cancer. 4. Secondary causes of cancer include age, viral infection, hypoxia, inflammation, rare inherited mutations, radiation, and carcinogens.

5. Genomic instability seen in tumors is a downstream epiphenomenon and makes cancer cells vulnerable to metabolic stress. 6. Cancer cells do not have a growth advantage over normal cells. 7. Cancer progression is not Darwinian but Lamarkian. 8. Most cancer is not a genetic disease. Therefore, gene research into the causes of cancer is no longer credible. 9. Respiratory injury can explain Szent-Gyorgyi’s oncogenic paradox. 10. Most metastatic cancers arise from respiratory injury in the myeloid origin of macrophages. 11. Cancer cells depend on glucose and glutamine metabolism for survival and growth. 12. Restricted access to glucose and glutamine will comprise cancer cell growth and survival. 13. Enhanced glycolysis fermentation is largely responsible for tumor cell drug resistance. 14. Protection of mitochondria from oxidative damage will prevent or reduce risk of cancer. 15. Lifestyle changes will be needed to manage and

prevent cancer 16. Mitochondria enhancement therapies administered together with drugs that target glucose and glutamine metabolism will go far as a nontoxic, cost effective solution to the cancer problem. 17. A new era will emerge for cancer management and prevention, once cancer becomes recognized as a metabolic disease. Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. is a Board Certified Internist. He practices Internal Medicine with an emphasis on Alternative Medicine to use the best each has to offer. For more articles on alternative medicine as well as patient success stories, and Dr. Yu’s revolutionary health book, Accidental Cure: Extraordinary Medicine for Extraordinary Patients, visit his web site at www.PreventionAndHealing.com or call Prevention and Healing, Inc., 314-432-7802. You can also attend a free monthly presentation and discussion by Dr. Yu on Alternative Medicine at his office on the second Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm. Call to verify the date. Seating is limited, arrive early.

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ovember is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and research continues to prove that diet and exercise can play a huge role in preventing this unfortunate disease, which affects more than five million Americans. Alzheimer’s disease is now so prevalent that it is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. While there are many factors that influence the development of Alzheimer’s disease, there are steps you can take to help reduce your risk. Here are the steps you can take to cut your risk: • Keep your intake of saturated fat and trans fat to a minimum. Sources of saturated fat include meats, dairy products, baked goods and tropical oils (coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil). Sources of trans fat include fried foods and baked goods, including pastries, pie crusts, biscuits, cookies, crackers, stick margarines and shortenings.

• Base your diet around vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes. • Go nuts! Be sure to include a daily dose of disease-fighting nuts or seeds, which are rich in vitamin E and flavonoids. Aim for one ounce each day—about one small handful. • Favor fatty fish for brain fitness. Fatty fish provide you with noggin-nourishing omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, trout, albacore tuna, sardines and herring, may help lower your blood levels of beta-amyloid—a protein that could play a part in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. • Add berries, which boast a bounty of polyphenols—a kind of antioxidant that can reduce chronic inflammation—to reduce inflammation, slashing your risk for disease. • Popeye was right when he advised you to each your spinach. Leafy green veggies such as spinach, kale, and collards are loaded with fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. They’re so mighty that studies have shown they can

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ccording to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the word cornucopia is derived from the Latin term cornu copiae, meaning horn of plenty. The cornucopia is revered as a symbol of bounty or abundance; it is typically described as a “curved goat’s horn overflowing with fruits and grains”. Although we attribute the cornucopia to be emblematic of the bountiful harvest of the North American holiday of Thanksgiving, it can actually be traced back to Classical Antiquity. Many explanations of its origin and its symbolism can be found in Greek Mythology. Greek Gods Zeus and Hercules as well as Demeter, the Goddess of the Harvest have each been mentioned in varying stories of its origin. In one anecdote, Zeus as an infant was nursed and nourished by Almathea, a she goat. One tale mentions that he created the horn of plenty to repay her for nourishing him. As farmers, the cornucopia for us symbolizes a bountiful and abundant harvest. The autumn bounty is overflowing from our fields to our tables. The fields of rich dark earth across the region of the Mississippi River Valley are alive with nutrients; they are continuously providing nourishment to us. It is truly a time of gratitude. The Thanksgiving Holiday for us marks the time to glean the fields. We harvest every last crop and make a huge donation to the nearby Food Pantry. Volunteer Opportunity: Join us for a Thanksgiving Harvest at La Vista Farm 4350 Levis Lane Godfrey IL 62035. Sunday, November 24th 9am3pm & Monday, November 25th 9am-3pm We will harvest and wash hundreds of pounds of produce for The Crisis Food Center in Alton IL. Pay it forward this holiday season… If you have extra harvest in your garden, consider donating it to a food pantry in your area. Buy Local this Thanksgiving: Where to find local meats & produce in November: • La Vista Farm offers a Thanksgiving Share, seasonal fresh produce including delicious fresh greens and root vegetables. The Thanksgiving Share is $30 and can be picked up on Tues., 11/26. Visit www.lavistacsa.org for more info. • Live Springs Farm: www.livespringsfarm.com • Local Harvest Grocer: www.localharvestgrocery.com • Schlafly Winter Farmers Market: www.schlafly.com • Maude’s Market: www.maudesmarket.com

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berships are available. Make a commitment to your health! Now accepting new members for 2014. Preserving Your Last Harvest of the Season: Lacto-fermentation Lacto-fermentation is the process of fermenting veggies in Lactic acid forming bacteria that are beneficial to the body and help build the immune system. Use your garden harvest to create preserved veggies in salt water brine. Sterilize mason jars. Chop veggies and herbs of your choice and add to mason jars. Dissolve 1 1/2 tablespoons of Celtic Sea Salt in 2 cups of purified water. Pour the brine over your chopped veggies in the mason jars. Leave 1/2 inch of space at the top. Put a cabbage leaf on top to help with the fermentation process. Cover with a plastic lid. Leave on the counter for 1 week. Remove cabbage leaf and store in the fridge for up to 2 months. Be sure to label. Visit www.lavistacsa.org or call 618-467-2104.

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Take A Forest Bath by Linda Wiggen Kraft

aking a bath in the forest is not what Forest Bathing is. It is taking a leisurely walk in the woods so that your body, mind and spirit can be bathed in the beauty, fragrance, sounds and sensual experiences of nature. Forest Bathing, or Shinrinyoku, is the official Japanese term for taking a walk in the forest. It is an activity recommended by the Forest Agency of Japan for over twenty-five years as a way to reduce stress and increase relaxation. Most of us who have spent time in woods and nature know of its rejuvenating and healing power. We couldn’t quantify it in any way, but in Japan there are numerous scientific studies that show the healing qualities of Forest Bathing go way beyond relaxation. Dr. Qing Li, MD, PhD, is a professor at Nippon Medical School in Tokyo.

He is a forest researcher, and part of a Forest Medicine program for medical students. Dr. Li’s research has found positive effects from Forest Bathing, including enhancement of the immune system with an increase of NK cells that fight cancer. His studies have also found an increase in energy and relaxation, and a decrease in anxiety, depression, emotional confusion and anger. His research compared Forest Bathers with others who spent time in urban settings and found that these positive effects did not happen outside of the forest. Other measurable benefits were an increase in a hormone that helps with obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders. Some of these effects continued for over a month after Forest Bathing. One of the key healing components is the scent of the forest. Trees emit essential oils that are brought into the body via breath and help in healing. It is also the other sensual experiences of

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the forest setting that influence healing. Both urban and rural forests have their positive effects. For Forest Bathing what is important is to have enough trees to create a forest. The wooded area should be at least 1.25 acres. There should be a minimum of ten percent sky coverage by the tree canopy with easily accessible trails that are inviting and draw people into the woods. Narrow hard to follow trails that are covered in too many trees may not feel as welcoming. A leisurely walk, with rest stops if needed are recommended. A twenty minute walk is long enough to show positive changes, but for deeper healing that increases cancer fighting cells, a longer time over several days is recommended. In Japan and South Korea there are sanctioned Forest Therapy Bases that are used for short

walks and walks taking place at various times over several days. We don’t need to travel to Japan to enjoy Forest Bathing though. Both our urban and rural parks offer plenty of access to receive the benefits and healing properties of the forest. Dr. Li recommends that a person enjoy the forest through all the five senses, even touching the trees and leaves to feel their textures. Listen for the birds and wind. Smell the earth and plants. And if there are safe parts of the forest to taste, do so. See all the beauty and bath in it all. Linda Wiggen Kraft is a landscape designer whose work centers around holistic and sustainable gardens. She is also a mandala artist and workshop leader. Visit her blog or website at www.CreativityForTheSoul.com. Contact her at 314 504-4266.

RainScape Rebates & Rewards by Cindy Gilberg

lean water is a precious resource. Human development has replaced much of the natural world with buildings and pavement. These hard surfaces allow rainfall to run off, carrying pollutants with it. Resulting rainwater related problems can be addressed with an array of sustainable landscaping practices called “rainscaping”. Fostering more permeable soils and deeper rooted plants to help soak up rain where it falls is the primary focus, with the ultimate goal being to improve water quality in our region. What can we do to be good stewards of the water in our region and beyond? Rainscaping includes alternatives such as rain gardens and bioswales, planting trees, replacing lawn with perennials and shrubs, or installing rain barrels that overflow into a garden. The Deer Creek Watershed Alliance, a project of Missouri Botanical Garden, promotes rainscaping that aids in reducing the amount and velocity of stormwater runoff. For a limited time, incentives and rebates are available. Any homeowner is eligible to register for a drawing to receive prizes. The grand prize is a $500 certificate to purchase plants at the Spring Shaw Wildflower Market May 9 and 10, 2014. For prize drawing details and information on how to rainscape, see the RainScaping Guide at www.mobot.org/rainscaping. In addition, within participating municipalities, a property owner can apply for a rebate of up to 75% of expenses (or a maximum of $2000.00) to implement one or more rainscaping features. Round Three applications will be available November 15th online at www.deercreekalliance.org or at the city halls of participating municipalities. To view a list of municipalities, visit the same website. Where do you start? Begin by taking a close look at your property and what happens to water on

your property when it rains. Do you have soil erosion? Do you have low, wet areas where grass doesn’t grow? Consider native plants that grow in wet soils. Do you have large expanses of mowed turf? Perhaps some of that could be replaced with shrubs and ground covers. Eliminate the use of pesticides—these add to water pollution when dissolved in stormwater runoff. Do you have steep slopes with soil erosion that are difficult to mow? Consider native hardy shrubs and perennials that thrive in these areas. There are many plant-based solutions to these problems that multi-task as solutions to our region’s stormwater management issues. Native plants are encouraged because they are well adapted to our region, replace lost habitat, and increase biodiversity. Can one person make a difference? Each of us can make a positive impact. We all live in a watershed—an area of land where rainfall drains to a creek, river or other body of water. What we do on our own property impacts everyone downstream. As we move into a future that demands more sustainable solutions, we can look to nature for some of the answers, and consider creating landscapes that are functional as well as aesthetic. RainScape Rebates is funded by Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Mabel Dorn Reeder Foundation, Missouri Department of Conservation, Great Rivers Greenway, participating municipalities, and US EPA Region 7 through the Department of Natural Resources (subgrant number G11-NPS15), under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. Cindy Gilberg is a Missouri native and horticulturist whose work includes design and consulting, teaching and writing. Much of her work focuses on native plants, habitat gardens and rain gardens. Cindy’s projects include work at Shaw Nature Reserve and its Native Plant School, the Shaw Profes-sional Landscape Series and the Deer Creek Watershed Alliance. You can ontact Cindy at 314630-1004 or cindy.gilberg@gmail.com.

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The Power of Ozark Native Plants

edicinal wild plants growing in our native environment can be the key to staying strong and healthy. With them we share the wind, sun, seasonal changes and earth energy. We are of the same place.... the same ecological niche. In our global society, we often turn to Chinese herbs or East Indian herbs growing on the other side of the planet. I believe in the power of our Ozark native plants. The wild weed growing at your door may be a remarkable herbal remedy. The decades-long revival of “Essiac” is proof of the medicine in native weeds. Essiac is a blend of burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm bark, and rhubarb root. The formula was given to a Canadian nurse in 1920 by a Chippewa medicine man. The nurse’s name was Rene Caisse. (Essiac is her last name spelled backwards.) Rene helped hundreds of cancer patients with these humble plants. The Essiac herbs grow wild in our own Missouri Ozark fields and forests. The herbs of Essiac are a powerful combination. In the thirty years I have provided it, I’ve seen it help cancer, diabetes, glaucoma, arthritis, bacterial and viral infections in addition to numerous other conditions. This powerful herbal blend builds the immune system, removes toxins and strengthens the body to heal itself. Herbs maintain the balance of body, mind, heart and spirit. Using herbs over a period of time brings health and wellness. Be committed and consistent, taking the appropriate herb one month for every year the condition has been present. Herbs support the body to heal itself deeply and at its own pace. Educate yourself to the proper dosage and the right plant remedy. Each of us is unique and an herb

The Healthy Planet magazine • TheHealthyPlanet.com that helps one may not help the other. Know your body and which herbs are your allies. Buy herbs from a store that circulates the herbs quickly. Medicinal herb tea diminishes in potency after one year. Buy only organic or ethically wildcrafted plants. Imported herbs are fumigated at the shipping docks as they enter the country. The pesticides that have been banned here in the US are shipped to other countries and they come right back at us on our food, herbs and coffees. Never consume an herb that has been gathered from a roadside or near a railroad track. These areas have a high concentration of chemical pollution. Know where your herbs come from. Best yet... grow or gather your own. Many local herbs have been over gathered by enthusiastic wildcrafters. There are plant hunters who are in it only for the buck and sell to the buyer at the local feed store. Echinacea, St. John’s Wort and Sheep Sorrel are stolen from roadsides. Ginseng, Skullcap and Goldenseal are poached from woodlands. Plants are harvested at the wrong time of year, reducing medicinal potency. Every plant is removed, leaving none to reseed the plant community. An ethical wildcrafter takes only what is needed at the proper time of year and leaves the patch to recover. I always leave an offering of thanks and never harvest the oldest plants. There are hundreds of wild native medicinal herbs and it can seem overwhelming. Start your quest with just a few...five or so. Learn the medicinal properties, the botanical names, how they look and smell, where they grow, which part is used (leaf, flower, bark, root), the time of year they should be harvested and how your body responds. You will find yourself developing an intuitive relationship with your plant allies and healing through the power of Ozark native plants. Check out Pat's journal “Nature as Healer” 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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Plan For A Pet-Safe Thanksgiving Holiday by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM

hanksgiving is that wonderful time of year, our woodlands adorned with fall flora, cool weather changes, and the portal for Christmas and New Year's seasons following close behind. What's to Worry?!?!? All that great food! Bad for our waistlines, and maybe, worse for our beloved pets!! So many goodies! The general rule is to go ahead and 'stuff the turkey, not your pets'. Any unfamilar diet items can pose a problem. Excess gas, diarrhea, vomiting and worse! Those are the general signs to watch for. More severe signs like bloody stool, lethargy, and severe conditions like pancreatitis or stomach bloat can ensue. All these issues, aside from making our pets ill, costs lots of money at the emergency veterinary hospitals! Certainly, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And, don't forget to secure the trash cans and trash bags to assure that Fido or Felix do not find their way into all those tasty morsels. Items like turkey and chicken meat can carry organisms like Salmonella, as they sit out and denature. The turkey bones are hollow and splinter easily. Foreign bodies lodged anywhere along the intestinal tract, from mouth to tush, can impose major concerns, leading to surgeries that again, are costly, and can prove life threatening to our babies. Bloat is an animal in it's own right. This syndrome is much more prevalent in mid to large and giant breeds. Excessive water drinking or unusual food items producing gas, both distend the stomach. If it becomes too enlarged, like a water balloon, it tends to turn on its axis, and subsequently, twist off it's own blood supply. There is another issue. The spleen lies along the side of the stomach, and where the stomach goes, so goes the spleen. When the blood supply is twisted off to either, or to both organs, there is immediate tissue death and toxins released that can affect the heart, and worse. These animals tend to get very sick and even can die within hours. If you note your dog's stomach is swelling; if they stand uncomfortably as though in a trance, or if they try to vomit repeatedly, better get to your vet ASAP. Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas

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organ, which produces both hormones like insulin and glucagon, for sugar metabolism; but, also has cells that produce the enzymes for digestion in our upper small intestines. Fatty foods and other unfamiliar food items can stimulate an overproduction of those enzymes that leak out and actually irritate the very tissues that produce them. Pets can get very ill, very quickly. Again, vomiting and excessive soft, voluminous stools are not uncommon. Fever, lethargy are also very frequent reports. Most times, your vet will need to hospitalize your pet and treat with fluids, antibiotics and other intestinal protectants. This syndrome tends to be more chronic and can recur with ever so slight a change in palate. This is why most vets will ask owners to minimize the treats provided and keep foods as consistent as possible. If you decide you wish to change a diet item, please do it with caution, and slowly, over 10-14 days. As a general rule, avoid items like onions, grapes, raisins and other components of our Thanksgiving entree and desserts. Be safe and avoid issues by avoiding feeding practice changes around the holidays! Have a wonderful, family packed event this year. Love to all your pets and to you as well! Fondly, Dr. Doug & Staff at the Clarkson-Wilson Veterinary Hospital

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Helping the Geriatric Cat Reclaim Interest in Self and Life by Ava Frick, DVM, CAC, FAIS

ats, one of nature's most fastidious animals, suffer from dandruff, dirty skin, and matting fur as they age. This condition is very annoying to this once neat and clean creature. Petting them can even appear to be uncomfortable. This is due to the cat's inability to maneuver and do ritualistic routine grooming. Arthritis and lack of flexibility of the spine are the greatest factors in the progression of this problem. Depression and geriatric diseases can further reduce the cat’s interest in grooming. There are several things you can do to help geriatric cats maintain respectability: 1) Give regular baths. Believe it or not most cats will appreciate you for doing this, after it is all over. 2) Have a warm spot in the winter for those achy bones to rest. Use a heating blanket or pad on low, or, better yet, invest in a sauna (such as the ones available from FaunaSauna.com). Make sure it is on a height level where the cat can easily get to. You will often find the cat resting there, and their mobility will be better from improved circulation. 3) Reduce the arthritic symptoms with supplements containing hyaluronan and colostrum. The products I find that fit these parameters and consistently give good results is Trixsyn, a flavorless liquid manufactured by Cogent Solutions, and Duralactin capsules, which you can open and sprinkle into canned food or cat-friendly liquid. 4) Get chiropractic adjustments to improve motion of the spine and legs. Cats can get chiropractic adjustments and will usually enjoy them. I have adjusted many geriatric cats, and their owners report back that their older cats can jump and maneuver better after each visit. By bathing them and doing a few simple things, your senior citizen felines can feel much younger, rekindling interest in self and life. There are a few steps to take that will simplify bathing a cat. Start with putting on a long sleeve shirt and button the cuffs. This way if kitty decides to try and escape, and reaches for you, the claws will grab the shirt and not your skin. Split a cotton ball and put half in each ear. Apply a bleb of Vaseline to each eye to protect against any soap that may get in them. If the shampoo is too thick, dilute some into a smaller squeeze bottle. That way it won’t glob out, waste product, and be difficult to rinse clean. Fill a tub with warm water and fill 2 pitchers with warm rinse water, as well as an empty one for the initial dirty rinse. Do not turn the faucet on while the cat is in the sink. Water rushing out of the faucet will send them out faster than you can blink. Now you are ready to put kitty into the sink con-

tainer and use the empty pitcher to rinse. Start with legs and body leaving the head for last. Lather, scrub gently, and massage those tired muscles. Now lightly use 1-2 fingers to lather the head avoiding eyes and inside the ears. To begin rinsing, use the water that kitty has been sitting in to do the first pass. Follow with those pre-filled pitchers. Do not pour water onto the face but use a sponge instead to direct water flow and remove the soap, avoiding the eyes. Once the soap has been washed away, wrap kitty up in towel #1. Compress the towel to pull the water from the fur. Repeat with towel #2, rubbing as you go. Turn on the hair dryer, holding it at a distance and check a tolerance level. Introduce gradually, getting closer and closer. Use the dryer to remove the majority of the moisture. Moisten the Q-tips with alcohol and use it to clean grease and grime from the ears. Only get where your eyes can see; do not go further into the ear canal than what you can actually see. Wipe the eyes of any residual Vaseline. Comb out remaining mats, finishing with an after-bath conditioner if needed. Put kitty in a warm isolated place to finish preening. Repeat this process up to twice a month as needed to keep the senior citizen cat dandruff free and comfortable. An easy way to trim a cat’s nails is to hold human toenail clippers side ways to trim the nails to protect yourself from harm; older cats generally have overgrown nails due to lack of use. They are much easier to trim than a dog's nails, as they are separated into very thick and thin sections. Trim off the narrow sharp points while avoiding the thick base. For more information, call 636-489-5350 or visit animalrehabstlouis.com.

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

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

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

health. If your diet consists of food and drink made with white flour, sugar and no fresh fruits and vegetables, your body is likely to be acidic with resultant more medical and dental problems. For your dental evaluation contact our office for an appointment by calling 636-4589090 or email at cherryhillsdds@yahoo.com.

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EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT

“VIRTUE” with

Chaplain Paul

K, what is a virtue? You have certainly heard the phrase, “Patience is a virtue”. The dictionary says that a virtue is a particular moral excellence. In my work with patients and clients I see a consistent pattern in peoples’ lives regarding the effects of “Impatience” and how toxic it can be. Patience truly can be a moral principal in a person’s life that can provide maturity, self-confidence and spiritual strength. Other virtues such as charity, humility, love and faith can foster spiritual wellness in a myriad of ways. In the same way our physical bodies can suffer when there is a deficiency in certain minerals and vitamins, our wellbeing can suffer deeply when there is a deficiency in the key moral principles that feed, shape and define our core beliefs and character. Let’s take a look at what the dictionary says about the virtue of... PATIENCE. 1. The quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like. 2. An ability or willingness to suppress rest lessness or annoyance when confronted with delay. 3. Quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care; diligence. IMPATIENCE 1. Lack of patience. 2. Eager desire for relief or change; restlessness.

3. Intolerance of anything that thwarts, delays, or hinders. Impatience can have a devastating impact on us and rob us from valuable life experience. Let’s look at a few things that it causes. First, it causes you to become something most people don’t want to be. It makes you egocentric, self-centered. It takes you away from listening and being in the present moment. It contaminates communication and prevents vital information from being shared and understood. It makes the other person believe that you don’t really care about them or what they think and feel. It puts you in a place of angst and irritability that ultimately is toxic to you in body, mind and spirit. I really like number three in the definition of patience. Quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care; diligence. It also: Opens the door for empathic communication to take place. Slows down communication in a way that allows feeling, cognition and understanding to be achieved. It allows for love and compassion to be experienced. It builds trust It creates meaningful bonds between people I leave you with a challenge. Take a hard look at how you handle patience in your life. Set some goals to manifest a quiet and calm presence, a steady perseverance, an even-tempered caring and managing your communication with marked diligence. Remember, “Patience is a virtue”, a particular moral excellence! Dr. Yu and I want to invite you again to our Medical Spiritual Wellness Support Group at Prevention and Healing. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The address is: 10908 Schuetz Road St Louis, Mo 63146. Next Meeting Tuesday November 19, 2013. Blessings and Peace, Chaplain Paul

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Dr. Deepak Chopra, best selling author and leader in the holistic health field, has revived Primordial Sound Meditation. This ancient form of meditation uses mantras, or Primordial Sounds, which are selected for each individual. This simple mantra technique, which is practiced twice daily, allows our awareness to go beyond the activity of our mind to the stillness of our spirit. This process allows our bodies to gain the deep rest necessary to release stress and fatigue. The result can be improved health, more satisfying relationships, increased creativity, and renewed enthusiasm for life. Primordial Sound Meditation can be learned by people of any age, culture, and educational background. It is recommended for anyone who wishes to enjoy greater peace, freedom and fulfillment. About the Instructor, Shirley Stoll, B.S., M.A. - Shirley has been involved with meditation since 1995 and is certified by Dr. Deepak Chopra as a Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor and affiliated with the Chopra Center in Carlsbad, California. As a former teacher, she combines her love for teaching with her commitment to meditation.

Our next class will be Nov. 16 & 17 at the Mercy Center in St. Louis (800) 796-1144 • Shirlstoll@charter.net • www.meditationconnect.com

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Emotional Peace For The Holidays By Dorothy Tomasic, M.A. Certified EPT Works and Emotion Code Practitioner

motional Peace, oh, doesn’t that just sound relaxing, nurturing, centering and… well, peaceful! Breathe in Peace, breathe out worry and stress. As we enter into the holiday season and begin expending our time and energy on extra planning, shopping, visiting, entertaining and you name it, our lives at times may seem anything but peaceful! During this time of heightened activity and involvement, can come added stress to our bodies and our minds. We tend to work off of a very long list of what needs to get done, focusing on others, their needs and wishes. Of course, this focus on others is an important theme for the holidays! Even so, it is important to continue to take care of ourselves, allowing us to be present and available, in a balanced way to the people most important to us. Continuing and not forgoing Peace inducing activities and practices such as walking, yoga, rest, meditation or even receiving a healing therapy you enjoy is especially important during the holidays. You may already know that practicing Forgiveness promotes Emotional Peace. Is there someone or something in your life you need to forgive? A family member? A boss? A decision? Yourself? Is there an upcoming gathering you want to avoid because unresolved hurts may resurface? Breathing in thoughts of forgiveness and compassion for the person you have a grievance with (and that person may be you) and then breathing out the pain or hurt allows for a release of pent up emotional energy, making room for new, fresh energy to fill you and help heal your heart. If forgiveness is tricky for you, you may need to forgive yourself for believing that you don’t know how to forgive! The simple action of breathing in forgiveness and letting go of anger, resentment and hurt is healing. To

stretch the action further, you can think of the person who hurt you in a new way, sending them love and compassion. Forgiveness is not about forgetting or overlooking a hurt, it is about making a decision and choice to feel and then release our pain in order to free ourselves from the past. Study after study has found that forgiving is good for the body as well as the soul. During this holiday season, when Peace is the goal and extra time may be hard to come by, try simply breathing in Peace and Forgiveness, and breathing out what doesn’t serve you. For further study on how to forgive, the two books I like to share are: Forgive for Good by Frederic Luskin and Radical Forgiveness by Colin Tipping. May your holiday season be filled with an abundance of Emotional Peace! For more information or to set up an appointment with Dorothy, please visit www.myessentialconnections.com or call 636.821.1158.

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ove classical guitar? Regular readers of this column know I love the flourish of an acoustic guitar. I must have been a senorita in a past life because this is music that just “speaks” to me. St. Louisans are fortunate to have the Classical Guitar Society that regularly brings world-class guitarists to our community. If you crave more info about this great musical artform, listen to Inside Classical Guitar on the new classical music station, Radio Arts Foundation at FM 107.3. The program is hosted by Guitar Society President Bill Ash and well-known radio personality John Clayton, every Monday evening at 7 p.m. Missed a show or two? All shows are archived at www.GuitarStLouis.net. Upcoming shows will feature the music of the Guitar Society’s seasonal guest artists. Tired of the “usual” photography exhibitions? Check out “An Altered Reality” at PHD Gallery on Cherokee. The exhibition features the works by two distinct photographers. Linda Mueller’s work is reminiscent of paintings by Salvador Dali---eerie yet intriguing, and definitely compelling. Emily

NEW EXHIBITS Through November 17 HYBRID TERRAIN: DICKSON BEALL & BARB FLUNKER COCA Gallery, 524 Trinity Avenue; www.cocastl.org. Through December 7 ALEX RIVERA: ANIMAQUILADORA CAPE DORSET PRINTS: THE KINNGAIT STUDIOS Gallery 210 on UMSL campus; for info, call 314-516-5976 or visit www.gallery210.umsl.edu. Through December 26 ART ST.LOUIS XXIX: THE EXHIBITION Annual juried exhibition; Art St. Louis, 1223 Pine; for info, call 314-241-4810 or visit www.artstlouis.org. Through January 25 THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY At the NEW International Photography Hall of Fame & Museum, 3415 Olive; 314-535-1999 or visit www.iphf.org. Through February 2 CHIURA OBATA: FOUR PAINTINGS, FOUR MOODS Gallery 225, St. Louis Art Museum; for info, visit www.slam.org. November 1-30 DANIEL RAEDEKE: NEW PAINTINGS ELLEN JANTZEN: RECENT PHOTOGRAPHS Opening preview, 5-9 p.m.; Bruno David Gallery, 3721Washington, 314-531-3030, www.brunodavidgallery.org. November 1-December 20 LANGUAGE OF ART Juried art exhibition; Chesterfield Arts, 444 Chesterfield Center; for info visit www.chesterfieldarts.org. November 2-20 AN ALTERED REALITY Unusually altered photography by Linda Mueller and Emily Stremming; opening reception 7-10 p.m.; PHD Gallery, 2300 Cherokee; for info, visit www.phdstl.com. November 8-February 16 THE WEIGHT OF THINGS: PHOTOGRAPHS BY PAUL STRAND & EMMET GOWIN Galleries 234-235; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, visit www.slam.org.

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ARTful Living St. Louis Area Fine Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor Stremming slices her photographs into strips and then weaves the pieces into creations you really must see. The exhibition runs November 2-20. For info, visit www.phdstl.com. Care to enjoy some artwork as you sip your java? Northwest Coffee & Roasting Company on Maryland in Clayton has hosted 2-D exhibitions for some time, but now their CWE location at 4251 Laclede opens a new space just for sculpture. “Earth, Wind & Fire” features sculptures by Catherine Magel, Ron Fondow, Bill Christman and Dara Katzenstein, with a grand opening reception on November 9, 7-9 p.m. Help celebrate the opening of this new exhibit space displaying ceramics and metal sculptures using all three elements of earth, wind and fire. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, poetry, conversation and a bonfire. The exhibition runs through the month of December. Want to experience the story you loved? “Tuesdays With Morrie” is the touching story of a life well-lived and deeply shared. Experience Mitch Albom’s classic through November 17 when Dramatic License

Theatre presents the moving story onstage at their theatre in Chesterfield mall. For ticket information call 636-220-7012 or visit www.DramaticLicenseProductions.org. Bring tissues—you’ll need them!! Need just a little more? “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” presents the story of a true time in history when soldiers set down their weapons to share a common bond of peace on earth. This rare moment during WWI is celebrated in an a capella musical by Mustard Seed Theatre at Fontbonne University’s Theatre on Wydown at Big Bend. Performances continue November 8-24. For info, visit www.mustardseedtheatre.com. Love film? Don’t miss the St. Louis International Film Festival, November 1424. It’s one of the best in the U.S. ! Venues vary, so check www.cinemastlouis.org for details. Wish for a view of the American landscape? This month, St. Louis University Museum of Art presents “No Place Like Home,” American landscape painting from the

ARTful Happenings

Through December 29 JENNIFER STEINKAMP: ORBIT PLACE IS THE SPACE ANTHONY McCALL: YOU AND I HORIZONTAL II AUDIBLE INTERRUPTIONS THOMAS BAYRLE: CHRYSLER TAPETE All at Contemporary Art Museum, 3750 Washington; for info, call 314-535-4660 or visit www.camstl.org. Through January 4 SANDI HABER FIFIELD: BETWEEN PLANTING & PICKING Gallery of Photography at The Sheldon, 3648 Washington; for info, call 314-533-9900 or visit www.thesheldon.org.

Theatre; Fontbonne University Theatre, 6800 Wydown; for info, visit www.mustardseedtheatre.com.

November 9 THE MET LIVE IN HD: PUCCINI’S TOSCA 11:55 a.m.; St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium; tickets $24; for info, call 314-721-0072 or visit www.slam.org.

November 15-December 31 BUGS, BEES, & BEETS Paintings by Terri Shay & Kathy Ladd; opening reception, 6:308:30p.m.; Northwest Coffee & Roasting Company, 8401 Maryland Avenue; 314-791-6466.

Through December 17 WE ARE Curated by Marco Antonini; Luminary Center of the Arts, 2701 Cherokee; 314-807-5984 or visit www.theluminaryarts.org.

Want to save some $$ on your Christmas shopping?? It’s not too early to plan some special gifts for those very special people on your list. The Foundry Art Centre at the end of Main Street in St. Charles hosts its 8th annual Red Box Boutique on December 6-7. It’s “the” place to buy unique, one-of-a-kind works direct from the artists…plus get free gift wrapping…plus all purchases are sales-tax-free! How can you lose? For info, call The Foundry at 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.

November 8-9 SHANGHAI BALLET: THE BUTTERFLY LOVERS Presented by Dance St. Louis; Touhill Performing Arts Center on UMSL campus; 314-534-6622, or visit www.dancestlouis.org.

November 15-December 16 STEVE TRUESDELL: PHOTOGRAPHY HEATHER WOODSON: CERAMICS Opening reception, 6-10 p.m.; Third Degree East Gallery, Delmar; for info, call 314-367-4527 or visit www.stlglass.com.

November 20-December 3 STLCC FACULTY EXHIBITION St. Louis Community College, 2645 Generations Drive in Wildwood; for info, www.stlcc.edu/ww.

Sinquefield collection. Rex Sinquefield has often been called one of the world’s leading financial gurus. He is now best known for using his time and resources for civic and philanthropic causes. Raised in Saint Vincent Orphanage in Saint Louis, Sinquefield earned a business degree from Saint Louis University, a Master in Business Administration from the University of Chicago, and went on to develop some of the nation’s first index funds, which trust rather than “outsmart” the market. Along with associate David Booth, Sinquefield formed Dimensional Fund Advisors in 1981, which today oversees more than $220 billion in global assets. After retiring in 2005, Sinquefield returned to his much-loved and dearly missed State of Missouri, with the hopes of using his experience and success to invest in more philanthropic ventures. The results of some of his philanthropy can be seen in this exhibit, November 15 through February 2.

November 8 CHOIR OF ST. THOMAS, LEIPZIG With Leipzig Baroque Orchestra; 8 p.m.; St. Louis Cathedral Basilica; 4432 Lindell; 314-533-7662, CathedralConcerts.org.

November 9-December 31 EARTH, WIND & FIRE Grand opening of new sculpture space with works by four artists; opening reception, 7-9 p.m.; Northwest Coffee & Roasting Company, 4251 Laclede; for info, call 314-791-6466.

November 15-February 2 NO PLACE LIKE HOME American scene painting in the Sinquefield Collection; St. Louis Univ. Museum of Art on Lindell; 314-977-2666, sluma.slu.edu.

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Shanghai Ballet: Butterfly Lovers, Nov. 8-9 at the Touhill.

FUN THINGS TO DO

November 2-3, 9-10 100x100=900 PROJECT (100 VIDEO ARTISTS TO TELL A CENTURY) 7:30 p.m.; Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood; for film info, call 314-246-7525. Through November 17 TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE Presented by Dramatic License Theatre, Chesterfield Mall; 636220-7012 or visit www.DramaticLicenseProductions.org. November 3-17 35th ANNUAL ST. LOUIS JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL Opening by keynote speaker Harvey Fierstein; authors’ programs throughout the festival; Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur; for info, visit www.stljewishbookfestival.org. November 3, 10, 17, 24 FAMILY SUNDAYS: ASIAN ART Free activities; 1-4 p.m.; family tour at 2:30; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, visit www.slam.org. November 8-24 ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 A capella musical celebrating peace, presented by Mustard Seed

November 10 BACH CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Presented by Bach Society of St. Louis; 3 p.m.; Great Hall at Church of St. Michael & St. George, 6345 Wydown Blvd.; for ticket info, visit www.bachsociety.org. November 11 WEBSTER UNIVERSITY CABARET STUDENT SHOWCASE & BENEFIT 8 p.m.; Kranzberg Art Center, 501 N. Grand; for info, call 314725-4200 or visit www.LicketyTix.com. November 14 AUDITIONS: “It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play” Open to community and students; St. Louis Community College Wildwood, 2645 Generations Dr.; 7-9 p.m.; 636-422-2240. Through November 15 SUBMISSIONS FOR NEW PLAYS To be performed for 8th Annual Greenhouse New Play Festival in May/June; for guidelines, visit www.hotcitytheatre.submittable.com/submit November 14-24 ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Various venues; for info visit www.cinemastlouis.org. November 15 PERFORMANCE: OLIVIA BLOCK, SANDRA GIBSON, LUIS RECODER Abstract light sculptures & live soundtrack; 8 p.m.; Contemporary Art Museum, 3750 Washington; for info, visit www.camstl.org/nmc

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November 16 PUPPETFEST 2013 Free; Buder Library, 4401 Hampton; performances and puppetmaking; for info, visit www.puppetguild.org.

November 29-December 1 ROCK N ROLL CRAFT SHOW Buy direct from artists; Scottish Rite Cathedral, Lindell at Grand; for info, visit www.rocknrollcraftshow.com.

November 16-17 PINOCCHIO COCA Family Theatre; 524 Trinity Avenue; www.cocastl.org.

November 29 FAMILY ART ACTIVITY & SCAVENGER HUNT 1– 4 p.m.; free; St. Louis Art Museum; www.slam.org.

November 19 CAGE: ONE LOUIS ANDRIESSEN: WORKERS UNION St. Louis Symphony, David Robertson conducting; 7:30 p.m.; Powell Hall; for ticket info, call 314-534-1700 or visit www.stlsymphony.org. November 23 ALLEGRO WINTER CONCERT Vocal ensemble; 4 p.m.; COCA, 524 Trinity Ave.; for info, call 314-725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

November 30 ROCK N ROLL CRAFT SHOW MUSIC SHOWCASE Live music; Contemporary Art Museum, Washington; doors open 5 p.m.; shows at 6 p.m.; $3; for full schedule, visit www.camstl.org/rocknroll

November 23-January 4 GARDEN GLOW 2013 LIGHT EXHIBIT Night exhibit throughout the Garden; Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Ave. 314-725-5100, www.mobot.org.

UPCOMING

December 6-7 8th ANNUAL RED BOX BOUTIQUE Buy direct from local artists, sales-tax-free plus complimentary gift wrap; Friday 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10-5; The Foundry Art Center, 520 N. Main in St. Charles; for info, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.

Autumn’s Child At The Sheldon Nov. 19

in performance November 19 at The Sheldon Concert Hall at 7:30pm with admission at the door of $10.00. Most of the songs are from the late sixties and seventies by artists such as the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Van Morrision, the Eagles, Bob Dylan, the Moody Blues and more. Joining Mark Holland in concert will be a line up of some amazing musicians, including: R. Scott Bryan - percussion and vocals; Aaron Burlbaw - guitar; Cory Edwards - piano; Jake Brookman - cello; Marc Torlina - bass. The new cd, "Circle of Sound" will be available at the concert with a meet and greet following. The Sheldon is located at 3648 Washington Blvd. St Louis, MO 63108 (314) 533-9900. www.sheldonconcerthall.com. 11/19/2013 Start time is 7:30pm. Doors will open at 6:45pm. For additional information on Autumn's Child you can visit: www.autumnschild.com.

utumn has always been a creative season for musician Mark Holland. Having named his musical project, Autumn's Child partly based on this fact . There was also the influence of color and texture that is found in nature contributing to the naming of his group as well. Not just coincidence there is also musical color and texture found in music and it is showcased in the music Holland writes and plays with Autumn's Child. So it is fitting that Autumn's Child should appear in a special concert at the Sheldon Concert Hall on November 19. Also with November being Native American Heritage month it makes this concert even more special with the Native American Flute being featured. Mark Holland is an award winning musician who performs with a variety of Native American Flutes. His newest cd, "Circle of Sound" will be debuted

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FibromyalGia... Garden Glow 2013 Is It All In Your Head? will also suffer with IBS and other digestive issues along with their muscle pain. Many fibromyalgia patients suffer from chronic hat is what most doctors wind up headaches (migraine and tension headaches); this telling their patients. Then patients is because when the mesencephalon is over workare left searching for answers... most ing, it causes the blood vessels in the brain to of the time online. Which is a little dilate. When they dilate, the nerve mesh surscary because anyone can post information online. rounding the arteries is irritated = The symptoms and problems of To learn more headaches. Fibromyalgia are very real, but it is about Neurological The great thing about your Brain is far from just a “muscle” problem. In and Metabolic that it is very “Plastic”, and no, that many cases, Fibromyalgia is stemsolutions to treat does not mean your brain is a toy. ming from a combination of both neuFibromyalgia, “Neuroplasticity” is a term given by rological and metabolic imbalances. Dr. Adam Hughes, DC scientist over the last 10 years that basiAt the Kingen Chiropractic will be giving a cally just means that if you stimulate Wellness Center, fibromyalgia is one free seminar on the brain in the right way, you can creof our specialties. We treat fibromyalNovember 7th ate new connections between the neugia patients every week with neuroat 6:30. rons (nerve cells), and improve comlogical and metabolic treatments. munication between different areas of the brain When the mesencephalon (the upper region of and the rest of your body. Think of it as Brain the brainstem) is working overtime, it will send Based Rehab. Brain Based Therapies can be very information down the IML (a spinal tract of the simple, yet very effective in getting your brain to spinal cord) to the adrenal glands. The adrenal function better. This is a great and helpful thing glands will then secrete a hormone that causes for patients with Fibromyalgia! stimulation of the type II nociceptive fibers of the So, is fibromyalgia really in YOUR head? Yes, muscles. Basically, the pain fibers of your musbut not how your MDs and primary care physicles will be stimulated. This is why patients with cians are referring to. fibromyalgia have terrible muscle soreness. To learn more about Neurological and The sleep center is housed in the brainstem as Metabolic solutions to treat Fibromyalgia, Dr. well. Many patients with fibromyalgia complain Adam Hughes, DC will be giving a free seminar of insomnia. The vagus nerve, which is located right near the mesencephalon, goes to the gut and on November 7th at 6:30. Seating is limited, so intestines. This is why patients with fibromyalgia call 314-646-0013 to reserve your seat today! by Dr. Adam Hughes

FIBROMYALGIA/CHRONIC PAIN SEMINAR Dr. Adam Hughes is holding a Fibromyalgia/Chronic Pain Seminar

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ickets are now on sale for Garden Glow 2013, the Missouri Botanical Garden’s first-ever winter light exhibit. Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through the Garden at night surrounded by a spectacle of unique light installations. The exhibit opens Nov. 23, 2013 and runs through Jan. 4, 2014. Tickets are datespecific and sold in limited quantities. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.mobot.org/glow. For the first time in the Garden’s history, hundreds of thousands of lights will adorn the Climatron®, Kaeser Memorial Maze, Central Axis, Tower Grove House and other iconic locations with unique color combinations. Walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels as visitors experience the exhibit’s visual magic. There will be music throughout the installation including a “Snow Ball” in the Central Axis complete with “Dr. Frost and the Freeze Team,” a disc jockey and dancers who will lead choreographed routines and encourage visitors to join in the performance. The exhibit will also include a traditional candlelight village and an interactive area where visitors can decorate life-size snowmen. Food and drinks will be available at a number of locations on the grounds including stations featuring fire pits for s’more-making. Special Glow gear will be sold throughout the grounds and in the Garden Gate Shop.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North and South exit. Free parking is available on site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer. For general information, visit www.mobot.org or call (314) 577?5100 (toll-free, 1-800642?8842). Follow the Garden on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/missouribotanicalgarden and http://twitter.com/mobotnews. More than 45,000 households in the St. Louis region hold memberships to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Memberships begin at $65 ($60 for seniors) and offer 12 months of free general admission for two adults and all children ages 12 and younger, plus exclusive invitations and discounts. Members help support the Garden’s operations and world-changing work in plant science and conservation. learn more at www.mobot.org/membership.

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Through January 20, 2014 Harry’s Big advenTure: My Bug World! The Saint Louis Science Center opened its doors for an insect invasion as it hosts Harry’s Big Adventure: My Bug World! Oct. 19, 2013 through Jan. 20, 2014. The exhibition, which was developed by national pest control company Terminix, is a multisensory experience that immerses visitors into the world of bugs by introducing them to thousands of live insects. Hosted by Harry, a Chinese praying mantis, and his insect friends, Harry’s Big Adventure: My Bug World! takes visitors on a unique journey through the habitats, sights, sounds and social structures of some of nature’s smallest, yet most important, contributors. “We are so excited to host Harry’s Big Adventure,” said Jackie Mollet, Senior Director of Exhibits at the Saint Louis Science Center. “The hands-on nature of the exhibition, coupled with thousands of live bugs, makes this fun and educational for all of our visitors.” Harry’s Big Adventure takes guests on an educational journey around the world through six distinct zones to see how insects impact their surroundings, the environment and ultimately human lives. Filled with interactive games and competitions, visitors can see how far they can spit a cricket, pick their favorite roach in the Roach Race, get up close and personal with insects in the Bug Petting Zoo and even try an insect delicacy cooked up by the Bug Chef. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit slsc.org/harrysbig-adventure or call 800.456.SLSC x4424 or 314.289.4424. november 2 earTHdance FarMs: FarMers ForMal aT college Hall, WasHingTon universiTy 5:30 p.m., $100 per person, Tickets required. Whole Foods Market is once again a proud sponsor of EarthDance’s Farmers Formal in appreciation of our common mission to support sustainably grown food, our local farmers, and our community. A farm-inspired celebration with local food and drink, Farmers Formal is EarthDance’s 6th annual FarmRaiser. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit:www.earthdancefarms.org/events/farmers-formal/. november 7, 14, 21 leedv4 o+M Webinar series Gain essential knowledge for successful implementation of

the LEED version 4 Operations & Maintenance rating system. Topics include credit intents, key elements, requirements, strategies, referenced standards and synergies of the rating system credits, as well as foundations of the LEED certification process. Lunch will not be provided, rather we encourage attendees to bring their own brown bag lunch to enjoy during the webinar viewing. WHEN: Thursday, November 7th, 14th and 21st, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm WHERE: Missouri Botanical Garden’s Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, 4651 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110, Room 126. FEE: $10 per session/ USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Member ; $15 per session/Non-member REGISTER: www.usgbc-mogateway.org/calendar. november 12 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. november 14 clean eaTing 101: gluTen Free grainy goodness! 6:30pm – 8:00pm, $15. Reservations required & available at: www.acteva.com/go/tac. With Rebecca Gould, D.C. and Chef Sharon Tutko, HC, AADP. Everybody is talking about "heart-healthy" whole grains. Or the hot discussion topic

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