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Many years ago I studied martial arts. When my teacher needed a “volunteer” to demonstrate on, I naturally be-came the regular “dummy.” Somehow thinking I’d learn more that way. This role did, however, result in an oc-casional sprain or injury. And I actually did learn about many things I’d never expected. For example, when I sustained an injury, my teacher would create a calm, then apply his hands carefully to the injury, at times like a careful massage, radiating warmth. Within minutes the pain would subside, usually stopping entirely. (Wish we had Kinesio taping back then!) I experienced this

healing several times over a few years. Back then, I didn’t know (or care) that there was a word for it, yet several years later I discovered that this technique was what is now commonly known as Reiki. Later, I discovered that there are other names for similar techniques, like Quantum Touch and Energy Healing. This opened my eyes to the idea that healing is not always about taking pills or surgery. I know, some of these healing modalities seem “out there,” and for this reason it makes sense to find a practitioner that you trust. Today, the topic of real Healing versus Health Care (or, actually, “Disease Care”) is an undercurrent in our midst. While politicians argue about who should pay and who will profit, our focus is on healing, curing, and prevent-ing illness. It may seem ironic given the national debate that various healing modalities are coming together under the umbrella of Integrative Medicine. No one on the planet is more widely recognized or trusted for this shift than Dr. Andrew Weil. Right here in our Tristate area are wonderful, established integra-tive medical practices, as well as many holistic or alternative practitioners and even health coaches. We are truly blessed and very fortunate to have a com-munity so rich in healing options. Ultimately, we hold the responsibility for taking charge of our health options and for loved ones or others in our community who can’t do so for themselves. Every day, I, like you, am discovering that there are amazing ways to heal and prevent illness. You’ll find some of them right here in Natural Awakenings. I welcome you to keep me informed about local healers as well as ways to stay healthy and keep fit. Let your healers know about us—we’d like to hear from them, too.

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Having deep roots in India, Ashtan-ga yoga involves a scientific

sequence of postures that focuses on linking both breath and movement as a means to self-awareness. In the 1960s, this ancient practice was brought to the United States. Since then, yoga has gained much popularity, due to the organic nature

of the practice; it is always changing. Through adapting such an ancient practice to modern day, many styles have evolved over time. The Rocket routine comes from this tradition of Ashtanga yoga. Designed for western bodies and lifestyle, The Rocket gets you there faster. Using a combination of strengthening Ashtanga sequences, accessible postures, inversions, and Pilates, in one hour, students feel the effects of a much longer practice, feeling stronger, more fl exible, and more open. A certain inner calm begins to develop. Created by Larry Schultz in San Francisco, The Rocket routine has been taught there for over 20 years. Today, you can fi nd The Rocket in Cincinnati at Yoga ah studio in Northside, located at 4046 Hamilton Avenue. Classes are every Monday at 6 p.m.

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Two years ago, naturopathic doctor and chiropractor Richard Bartlett created a stir in the scientifi c commu-

nity with the publication of Matrix Energetics, a book that challenges conventional perceptions of reality. According to Bartlett, Matrix Energetics® is a consciousness technol-ogy based on the laws of quantum physics and focused intent. “Thousands have used this consciousness technol-ogy to create ‘healing’ for themselves, their families and even the environment in which they live,” says Bartlett. The technology was developed after many years of research, and Bartlett says that it, “produces physically verifi able results that often defy rational explanation.” Dr. Norman Shealy, one of the world’s leading experts in pain management and founder of the Shealy Institute, calls Matrix Energetics, “the essence of energy medicine.” “The book Matrix Energetics demonstrated how easily we can rewrite the rules of our reality,” says Bartlett, “whether it concerns our health, our happiness or even our understanding of what is physically possible.” Bartlett’s upcoming book, The Physics of Miracles: Tapping in to the Field of Con-sciousness Potential, is based on his seminars. According to Bartlett, it takes readers “further into Matrix Energetics while sharing new concepts on the cutting edge of transformation.”

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Teaching Children Values Through Online Stories

MyYoungChild.org is a non-profit site developed by the Early Parenting Foundation. The website provides resources parents and educators can use to help teach

children values and ethics in a world that sometimes seems adrift. Sixteen beautifully illustrated online stories present situations that 3-7 year old children can relate to: learning right from wrong, sharing at school, respecting friends and grandparents, telling the truth, being fair and responsible, developing patience, dealing with bullies, showing good manners and more. The stories use entertaining characters in situations that children can connect to their daily lives. Each story is followed by parenting tips targeted to specific social and ethical skills. A 3-minute online video illustrates through pictures and quotations the rewards of parenting, and is ideal to be used in a school setting with parents. Other educational sections on the website include suggestions for parents on how to teach literacy, suggestions for educators on how to teach values and social skills in the curriculum, and how to use the stories to develop literacy. All the materials on MyYoungChild.org can be downloaded and used freely with children, parents and educators.

For more information, visit MyYoungChild.org or contact Wilbur Edwards of the Early Parenting Foundation at 847-381-0768.

Local Chiropractor Now Certified in Kinesio Taping

Dr. Joel Saeks, D.C. of Saeks Chiropractic in Mason Ohio is now certified in the application

of Kinesio Taping (CKTP). Kinesio Taping is basically a technique of ap-plying Kinesio Tape (thin, elastic, color-coded strips of tape) on joints and muscles where support and stability is needed. It is a non-restrictive taping method, used to reduce pain and inflammation, relax overused tire muscles and speed healing. Furthermore, this technique is utilize for preventative maintenance, edema and pain management. Originally developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase, a Japanese chiropractor who trained in the US, Kinesio Taping is being used extensively in the field of rehabilitation and sports medicine world-wide.

For more information and to set up an appointment, call Saeks Chiropractic at 513-492-9714. Also see ad on page 4.

The Veg Head Makes It Easy To Go Green

The Veg Head, is practicing “Full Cycle Recycle.” All eat-in and take-out containers, including flatware, are 100% compostable. Trash receptacles are labeled so that

customers can separate the trash from the recyclable items. “Each week, a local farm picks up the compostable materials and adds them to their compost piles, which are used on the gardens,” says Mark Metcalfe, the owner of The Veg Head. Some of the plants are harvested and brought back to the Veg Head for sale to complete the cycle.

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Tuesdays with Morrie on Stage

The Covedale Center for the Per-forming Arts presents Tuesdays

With Morrie, a touching, life-affirming, deeply emotional drama with a gener-ous dose of humor. Tuesdays With Morrie is the auto-biographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a televi-sion news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life. Shows run from January 21st to February 7th at 8 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sun-days. Reservations are recommended. Call 513-241-6550 to purchase tickets at $21, $19 for seniors and students and $17 for season subscribers. Covedale Center for the Perform-ing Arts continues to grow as one of the region’s newest and most exciting theatrical venues. It is located at 4990 Glenway Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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January is Thyroid Awareness Month and January 5-11 is National Folic Acid Awareness Week

Natural Pressure ReliefGlutamic acid, the most common

amino acid in vegetables, and which accounts for almost a quarter of the protein in vegetables, also helps reduce blood pressure. Eating a vegetable-based diet, suggests a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, could help counter the current massive public health problem of high blood pres-sure, for which diagnosis and drug treat-ment is often inadequate.

Folic Acid UpdateFolic acid, or folate, a B vitamin found in

many vegetables and whole grains, is known to reduce neural tube defects in infants when taken during pregnancy. But now, a study at the University of Southern California has discovered that men taking a daily folic acid supplement of 1 milligram ran twice the risk of prostate cancer than those who took a placebo. Many foods are already fortified with folic acid, say experts in a BMC Public Health article, and taking the vitamin in supplements may result in “overdosing.”

Source: BioMed Central, 2009

Surfing the Web Boosts Brain PowerCrossword puzzles, move over, because a new

study from the University of California attests that “Googling” or otherwise browsing the Internet lights up the brain like a Roman candle. When study participants performed Web searches while undergo-ing MRI scans, they showed an improved efficiency

in cognitive processing and in the way their brain encodes information. This held true even for middle-aged and older individuals who had minimal computer expe-rience and who performed Internet searches for only a short period of time. Internet searching, it appears, engages a complicated brain activity that exer-cises and improves the brain when it comes to language, reading, memory, visual abilities, and reasoning and decision-making processes. The good news is that we now have a new way to keep our brains fired up and that our brains continue to learn and remain sensitive to fresh stimulation at any age.

Source: National Library of Medicine (nlm.nih.gov)

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Keeping Our Thyroid HealthyThe thyroid, one of the most im-

portant glands, influences many body functions, including maintain-ing energy levels, sleep and metabo-lism. To function properly, it needs the right nutrients, foremost among which is iodine, a basic building block of thyroid hormones. According to the Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention, iodine deficiency is on the rise in the United States, and choosing foods wisely is crucial. Sea vegetables, such as kelp, wakame and nori, the seaweed used for making sushi, are good sources of iodine and many other key minerals that support thyroid health. Zinc, iron and copper are essen-tial to producing thyroid hormones, and antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E are necessary for neutralizing physical oxidative stress, a condition that often occurs along with poor thyroid function. Selenium, a trace mineral needed only in tiny amounts, is readily supplied in foods like Brazil nuts, peanuts, fish, eggs, parsley, oats and mushrooms, as well as the noted sea vegetables. Source: Adapted from Womento-Women.com.

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Vinegar Slims and TrimsGood old-fashioned vinegar, an indispensible ingredient in

zesty salad dressings and tangy pickles, is living up to its age-old reputation in folk medicine as a health promoter. Accord-

ing to researchers with the Central Research Institute of the Mizkan Group Corporation, in Japan, this kitchen staple is a natural fat fi ghter that might help us control our weight. The researchers showed that mice fed a high-fat diet and given acetic acid developed up to 10 percent less body fat than the control group; acetic acid is the main component found in all vinegars. The study results also suggested that vinegar slenderizes by turning on genes which produce specifi c proteins that break down fatty acids in the body,

thereby preventing fat accumulation and weight gain.

Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2009

Yoga’s Mindfulness Helps Control WeightNew, long-term research by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center shows

that middle-aged people who practice yoga gained less weight over a 10-year period than those who did not, independent of other physical activity and changes in dietary habits. The difference is that yoga teaches mindful eating. The researchers found that people who were aware of why they ate and stopped eating when satisfi ed weighed less than those who ate without that aware-ness. Yoga cultivates mindfulness in a number of ways, starting with being able to

hold a challenging pose. A practitioner’s ability to be calm and observant during physical dis-comfort teaches how to maintain calm in other challenging situations as well, such as declining to eat when we’re not hungry or eating extra food when it tastes especially good. Satisfaction also comes in awareness of how food looks, tastes and smells. The researchers concluded that mindful-ness appears to be a state that can augment the usual approaches to weight loss, such as count-ing calories, limiting portion size and not eating when emotionally upset or depressed. Adding yoga practice to a standard weight-loss program may both make it more effective and promote eating behavior that is healthy and empowering.

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It’s no secret that the healthcare system in the U.S. is prob-lematic.

No matter where you put the blame, and no matter how much you justify it, the simple truth is that our nation may have the greatest medical care, but it’s a good thing we do—we need it, because despite the advantages of a ridicu-lously convenient lifestyle, we’re killing ourselves slowly.

Like a growing number of MDs, Dr. Michael Grogan is picking up on the opportunity to ease people’s discomfort and encourage them toward real healing. He’s doing so with an innovative new family practice right in the Greater Cin-cinnati area: Go Beyond Medicine, an integrative healthcare facility that combines Western and Eastern healing modalities on one site for a combined full-wellness approach to healing.

Dr. Grogan has practiced allopathic medicine in north-ern Kentucky since 1984—but the change in focus began

about a year and a half ago, as a result of his own years of positive experience with Eastern therapies. After a long history of spine problems, “things just never went well with traditional medicine,” says Dr. Grogan. “So I’ve been see-ing a chiropractor for 15 or 20 years, and through that I got involved with massage, acupuncture and herbal medicine.”

“I’ve also had cluster migraine headaches—a series of headaches—for 35 or 40 years. If you get one today, you get one tomorrow, and the next day, and so on, until the cycle breaks—these cycles can last from two weeks to several months,” explains Dr. Grogan. “The meds never worked well for me until the triptans came around, but none of these meds ever prevented my cluster cycles. There were times where I was taking half a dozen meds at one time, but I wasn’t pleased with the level of control (or lack thereof) I had over the headaches—they came back year after year. Acu-puncture, on the other hand, has made a big difference. One day I had a headache, and an acupuncturist was around and he said he’d try to help. Within ten minutes, the headache was gone, and since then, I’ve been using acupuncture as a preventive measure. I haven’t had a cluster migraine since my acupuncture treatment started six months ago. The head-aches that I have gotten have been isolated headaches, but they’re ten percent of what they used to be—sometimes I’ll take a Motrin, but I won’t go to the [stronger] triptans.”

Dr. Grogan continues, “I understand the resistance [to al-ternative therapies]—I was trained in traditional [allopathic] medicine. Until I started having my own problems, tradition-al medicine was all I knew. Like many people, I perceived

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traditional medicine practices as computers, compared to alternative therapies, which were more like a.m. radios.”

“At one point, it dawned on me that medicine is not a natural body substance, and bodies have side effects. Alter-native therapies are a more natural way of healing—many of them are related to the philosophical understanding of mind, body and spirit. These therapies have been around for thousands of years—they must’ve been working for others, and they were also working for me. So is newer necessarily better? The ‘newer’ part of our lifestyles is what’s causing our health problems. If we all had to walk to the grocery every day, get our food and walk home, we’d be a lot healthier. So newer is not better—it’s just easier.”

At Go Beyond Medicine, Dr. Grogan, a licensed medical doctor, diagnoses and treats diseases/conditions. Comple-mentary and alternative therapies—acupuncture, chiroprac-tic, herbology, massage, yoga, and a life coach—are offered as adjuncts to treatment plans.

Alternative therapies are a more natu-ral way of healing—many of them are

related to the philosophical under-standing of mind, body and spirit.

So how are patients responding to his newly expanded practice? Dr. Grogan compares the response to that of an all-allopathic practice. “In traditional allopathic medicine,” he explains, “the patient always has the option of whether to accept the doctor’s opinion. Whether the patient is being treated for any number of conditions, there’s always more than one way to handle it—there’s an array of therapeutic options. Alternative medicine is part of that array of options they can consider. There are situations where I think the best option would be to go to the alternative care provider, but ultimately the decision is the patient’s. Every physician faces these situations—there are patients who come in and they want ‘this pill,’ but I may think there’s a better one for their needs. A lot of people do have faith in their doctor, and they will try what we recommend.”

The great thing about Go Beyond Medicine is that patients don’t have to travel far for their referrals—just a few steps or so. This idea of an integrative practice is becoming increasingly popular. “In the West,” Dr. Grogan explains, “we went through specialization in medical school, and in one place we have all these specialists giving care from a single site. So it made sense to have all these allied health professionals providing care from a single site. The offi ce staff as a whole is where our moral support is—and a lot of the personal support is offered to our patients through our life coach.”

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When the results of an autism study were published in the journal Pediatrics in October 2009, the fig-ures were shocking—one in every 91 U.S. children

was reported to have autism. That was up from one in 500 a decade ago, with boys four times as likely to acquire the disorder. Behaviors of autism include: failure to respond to stimuli or make eye contact; speech delays; compulsive behavior like head-shaking; stacking objects or intense repetition of daily activities; and extreme noise sensitivity. For years, research into the causes of autism has re-volved around genetics. Even as the rate of autism among the nation’s children continues to rise at an astonishing 10 to 17 percent a year, research has been slow to shift its focus to other factors—namely, environmental toxins.

The Chemical Connection New autism research is making the case that environmen-tal toxins such as mercury, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), flame retardants and pharmaceutical drugs—includ-ing antidepressants in utero or antibiotics in infancy—may be aggravating a pre-existing genetic condition. Yet James Adams, head of the Autism/Asperger’s Re-search Program at Arizona State University, remarks that, “There is still extremely little money out there for looking into environmental issues.” Adams’ own research has discovered a correlation between heavy metal exposure and autism severity. In one study, Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), a medication used to treat lead poisoning, was administered to children with autism. The researchers found that children with autism “dumped three times as much mercury as typical children,” reports Adams, suggesting that their bodies could not prop-erly excrete the toxin. In another study, the baby teeth of chil-

dren with autism were found to contain twice the mercury as those of typical children. Adams’ findings have also uncovered one common thread in the medical history of children with autism: heavy use of oral antibiotics in infancy. He explains that antibiot-ics disrupt the gut’s good flora, further diminishing the child’s ability to excrete toxins. Such treatments are primarily used for recurring ear infections, but as Dr. Jerry Kartzinel reports in his book, Healing and Preventing Autism (co-written with celeb-rity autism treatment advocate Jenny McCarthy), those frequent ear infections are, “the most common marker for immune system dysfunction... in babies and very young children.”

A New ApproachA growing number of doctors like Kartzinel and researchers like Adams are subscribing to the protocols set out by Defeat Autism Now! (DAN), a project of the nonprofit Autism Research Institute, which supports a bio-medical basis for autism and its treatment. DAN practitioners, accord-ing to the group’s description, “do not regard psychotropic drugs as the best or only means of treating autistic patients.” Instead, they look for triggers that may aggravate a pre-existing genetic condition. These include everything from vac-

GUARDING AGAINST

How Environmental Toxins May Contribute to Autism Spectrum Disorder

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cines to environmental toxins, like mercury, in fi sh, arsenic in drinking water and lead in air pollution; overuse of antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines in early infancy; and a diet heavy in wheat and dairy that contributes to gut infl ammation. This holistic view of autism’s causes also extends to the potential range of treatments. These may include chelation therapy (removing heavy metals), gluten- and casein-free diets (removing wheat and dairy), administering supplements with omega-3 fatty acids and/or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (in which oxygen is administered in a pressurized chamber). “The presumption,” advises Richard Lathe, a molecular biologist and author of Autism, Brain, and Environment, “is that environmental toxicity has increased enough that, com-bined with childhood vaccines, [industrial] production and fi sh consumption, it has led to an increase in total exposure to heavy metals.” Consequently, these concerned researchers are pointing out clear steps that parents can take to minimize their own and their children’s toxic exposures, starting by taking pre-cautions during pregnancy, minimizing exposure to mercury by avoiding fi sh like shark and swordfi sh and limiting con-sumption of albacore tuna. Pregnant women, counsels Lathe, should also be sure to take the proper prenatal vitamins, such as calcium, so that the fetus is not drawing minerals from the mother’s bones, where heavy metals are stored. “The body locks heavy metals away in bone and fat,” explains Lathe. “During pregnancy, that stuff is recycled [in supplying nourishment] to the child.” It’s also important to avoid exposures to toxic chemi-cals via cleaning products, both during pregnancy and after birth. Homemade substitutes, using ingredients like distilled white vinegar and baking soda, are safe (and cheap) alter-natives. Other chemical culprits? Plastic containers and bath toys can leech chemicals when heated, cleaned or used for teeth-ing. Car seats and crib mattresses made with fl ame retardants, as well as toys with lead paint, carry toxins. A 2005 study from the nonprofi t watchdog Environmen-tal Working Group found an average of 200 industrial chemi-cals and pollutants in umbilical cord blood samples from 10 babies born in U.S. hospitals around the country. Of these, the report said, “180 cause cancer in humans and animals, 217 are toxic to the brain and nervous system and 208 cause birth defects... in animal tests.” For children who may have an underlying genetic predisposition to autism, the chemical overload starts early. Increasing it through allergy-triggering diets, an overload of antibiotics and/or mercury-containing vaccines could have dangerous, long-lasting consequences. Informed parents know to take precautions early and often.

Resources: Autism Research Institute at DefeatAutismNow.com; Environmental Working Group at ewg.org; Pediatrics published study at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/peds.2009-1522v1.

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In contrast, those living an elegant-ly simple life may not be making a lot of money, but if they’re right where they want to be in life, they often experience a deep sense of satisfaction and peaceof mind.

Can anyone arrive at a place of ongoing, conscious prosperity?

Each of us moves through many stages on our road of self-discovery; it’s a life-long process of growth and development and we arrive there at different times. This is what life is really all about—the discovery of what’s meaningful to us and how we can live the life that’s most sat-isfying to us on all levels. I’ve observed that an important part of most people’s satisfaction comes from activities as-sociated with being in nature or singing and dancing, creating space to relax and taking in the beauty of life.

What’s the secret to boosting our joy and love for life?

One of the most important things that I’ve found, for myself and others, is to under-stand that we all really do have a wise part inside of us that’s our inner guidance. You can call it many different things. The wisdom within surfaces in an intuitive way and doesn’t necessarily depend on knowing things intellectually. It’s a sense that somewhere deep inside, there is an understanding and conviction of what’s just right for us. This can serve as a guid-ing force on a highly practical level.

Shakti Gawain is co-founder of New World Library and an inter-nationally renowned pioneer in

the fi elds of personal growth, visual-ization and prosperity consciousness. Her many best-selling books have sold 6 million copies in 30 languages. For 20 years, she has helped thousands of individuals develop greater awareness, balance and wholeness in their lives. Today, she continues to give talks and lead workshops throughout the world.

What is “prosperity consciousness?”

Most people think prosperity means having money, and that the more mon-ey you have, the more prosperity you have. Money is part of the process, but truly experiencing prosperity, I believe, has to do with discovering and satisfy-ing our heart and soul’s deep needs and desires. Prosperity is an experience, a feeling of fulfi llment or richness in your life, not something you can count.

So, how is money related to indi-vidual and community prosperity?

If you look at people in the world who have millions or billions of dollars, some are doing creative, interesting and purposely helpful things with their money. But too often, people become solely hung up on the money factor and don’t end up doing much that really satisfi es them. They’re not feeling as safe and secure, as successful and free, as they hoped they would.

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Integrative medicine, a thoughtful blend of conventional medicine, common sense prevention and modalities once dubbed alternative, such as acupuncture, medita-

tion, breath work and dietary supplements, has caught on widely from coast to coast in the past decade, both among consumers and once-skeptical healthcare practitioners. The Association of American Medical Colleges reports that 113 of the nation’s 126 medical schools now include discussion of complementary and alternative therapies in conventional

medical courses. Seventy-seven offer standalone electives in such approaches as traditional Chinese medicine and mind-fulness-based stress reduction. As of this year, eight major medical schools require that students take part in a 250-hour integrative medicine curriculum as part of their residency.According to the American Hospital Association, 16 percent of hospitals, including medical facilities at Harvard and Duke universities, now feature integrative medicine centers. Of those that don’t, 24 percent plan to offer them in the future.

by Lisa Marshall

As a tie-dye-clad, free-spirited medical student of the ’60s with a fascination for botanical remedies, Chi-nese medicine and mind-body healing, young Andrew Weil soon became disheartened by the conventional approach to medicine as practiced in the West. “I was dismayed at the lack of connection with the natural world, the complete ignorance about botanicals and the utter absence of interest in any mind-body connec-tion,” recalls Dr. Weil, who graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1968 as a medical doctor, with no intention to ever practice medicine. “I left there completely unprepared to help people stay well. I got very discouraged.”

Now, 40 years later, this bestselling author, internationally renowned physician and founder of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine has channeled his discontent into action. Weil is among those pioneering a burgeoning new kind of medicine that many insist holds the answer to our nation’s healthcare woes.

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In February 2009, the Institute of Medicine, once leery of all things alternative, held a momentous two-day summit, Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public, inviting 600 policymakers and practitioners to explore where this new form of medicine is taking us. Days later, a congressional health commit-tee was calling on Weil—once a dark horse among his medical colleagues—for testimony about how to fix the nation’s crumbling healthcare system. His answer: Stop focusing so much on making our current system more accessible via insurance reform, and instead, create a new system. “What we have is not a healthcare system at all; it is a disease management system,” advises Weil. “Making the cur-rent system cheaper and more accessible will just spread the dysfunction more widely. What we need is a new kind of medicine.”

Integrative, Not AlternativeMary Guerrera, a medical doctor and director of integrative medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, stresses that integrative is not just another word for alternative. “Alternative medicine indicates something to be used in place of. Integrative is a term that has emerged in the past decade to reflect a bringing together of the best that conventional and alternative medicine have to offer,” says Guerrera, who went on to study acupuncture and holistic medicine after completing her conventional medical training in the ‘80s. She explains that because one person can’t be an expert in everything, integrative medicine hinges on the idea of team care. For instance, a cancer patient might see her spe-cialists for chemotherapy and surgery, and then be referred to an acupuncturist for treatments to help with nausea or pain management, as well as a nutritionist to help her re-store lost weight. A patient going into surgery might practice mindfulness-based meditation beforehand, which has been shown to hasten healing times, decrease hospital stays and thus, save money. “Integrative medicine is team-based, collaborative care,” Guerrera explains. Cardiologist Mimi Guarneri is medical director and founder of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, a multi-disciplinary center that offers care for people with heart disease, pain, weight management needs, cancer, diabetes, stress and women’s health issues. She notes that the center receives 3,500 patients a month, many of whom arrive seeking relief from costly drugs or surgeries. “One patient came to me who had just had a bypass. He was 330 pounds, suffered from sleep apnea and was

diabetic. He had all the risk factors for heart disease,” says Guarneri. She enrolled him in a $2,800, three-month weight loss and exercise program (covered only in part by insurance). “He lost 168 pounds and he went from taking

16 drugs to three. Just with that single individual, the system saved enormous amounts of money.”

Money Talks In 1997, after years of quietly teach-ing and practicing integrative medicine in Arizona, Weil was propelled from relative obscurity to the cover of Time magazine. He has since become a go-to resource for both lawmakers and other doctors seek-ing healthcare advice. Weil believes that money, or lack thereof, made it happen. “No amount of ideological argument ever changed anything,” he reflects. In this case, “It was when pocketbooks started getting squeezed that people started paying attention. Things are going to get a lot worse, and when they do, the wisdom of what we are doing will become even more apparent.” During congressional testimony before the Senate committee on health, education, labor and pensions last Feb-ruary, Weil joined heart physician and health guru Dr. Dean Ornish and others in rattling off a stunning list of statistics:

The United States currently spends 16 percent of its gross domestic product on health care, more than any other coun-try in the world, yet its health outcomes are ranked 37th in the world by the World Health Organization. In 2006, insur-ance companies covered 1.3 million coronary angioplasty procedures, at roughly $48,000 each, and 448,000 coro-nary bypass operations at a cost of $99,000. Yet, things like nutrition counseling, exercise programs and stress-reduction classes, which studies show could prevent as much as 90 percent of all heart disease, are typically not covered by insurance. That, remarks Weil, needs to change, and he’s optimis-tic that it will. “We need to transform medicine so we are not so de-pendent on these high-tech expensive solutions for every-thing,” concludes Weil, who outlines his plan in his new book, Why our Health Matters: A Vision of Medicine That Can Transform the Future. “We need doctors who know when and when not to use them and who are trained to use other kinds of interventions. That’s the great promise of inte-grative medicine: It can bring effective, lower-cost treatments into the mainstream.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer in Colorado; connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

“No amount of ideological argument

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started paying attention. Things are going to get a lot worse, and when they do, the

wisdom of what we are doing will become even more apparent.”

~ Dr. Andrew Weil


Fall has slowed, and winter is upon us. I assume that since the last article I wrote, in the September

issue, all your fall prep work (soil test, bed tilling, and so on) is done…right? Now you are probably thinking you’re finally done for the season…again, wrong! Gardening is a yearlong adven-ture, and winter is the season where the fun really goes down—the reason being that the most important item on your gardening list in the winter is eating! Other winter steps include building a relationship with your garden center and deciding how you are going to start your plants.

What You Like to Eat Is What You Want to Grow

That’s right, I said it: Eat. The major-ity of you should not find this task dif-ficult during the cold winter months! But why is this step so important? Because it takes care of two important aspects of gardening. For starters, you are going to be eating this food all year long, so by going out and discovering which fruits and veggies you enjoy, you can eliminate wasted garden space for any foods you may not. A big part of gardening is enjoy-ing what you grow, so you don’t want to exhaust precious time tending to those items which will only rot away. This step will also make you familiar with the times when certain foods are in season.As you explore different foods, make sure you visit several different grocery stores

(not just the big-box ones); go to ethnic and specialty stores as well, because these places are where you will find unique varieties of fruits and vegetables that may be difficult to find otherwise. After you figure out what you like to eat, you should factor in other consider-ations to figure out what you would like to grow. While these decisions sound very easy, they require some thought. You need to make sure that

• This item will grow in your garden.• You will be able to get the seed (or starter plant, called a plug) for this product.• You will get a worthwhile amount of food from this individual plant.

While doing this research, you should also figure out what the growing and harvest seasons will be for these plants, which will help with your rotation (when you harvest one plant and put another in its place). Having good rotation ensures you are never without food. You can find answers to all these questions online or by asking your local garden center or county extension office. One last thing on selecting which plants to grow in your garden: In the future, you will encounter the need to decide how to control pests (disease, insects and weeds). Many options are out there, one of which is using other plants in your garden as a way to bring in ben-eficial insects, leach natural chemicals as a weed barrier, and so on—and some of the plants used are not exactly the kind

that produce the food you like to eat a lot of. Keep in mind that these plants cost money, take up space and require time to maintain. I do not tell you this as a way to detour you from practices like these (because many work very well)—just calculate how much space, time and money you have to dedicate to something you may not consume.

I Ate and Decided—Now What?

After a good month of non-stop eating, you need to figure out whether you are going to start your own plants and, if so, how you are going to get them started. You have many options when it comes to propagating (the art and science of getting the plant started), or getting plants ready to go into the ground. If you decide not to do your own propagation, you’ll need to visit your local garden center—this is what they’re for. They simply get plants going from seeds or cuttings (where a piece of the part you eat starts the new plant; potatoes, for example, are cuttings) to the stage called plugs, when the plant can be transplanted from its starting vessel to your garden.

Using your garden center for this option is nice because it eliminates some of the work you have to do in the late winter, the expense for amounts of products that may go unused, and the space that these starting vessels may take up if you start them in your house. The disadvantages of this option are

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Winter Preparation Essentials: Part Two in a Five-Part Series

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that your selection of varieties is limited to what the garden center carries, you can’t easily gauge where there product came from (which is a concern only if you are growing organic and only want plants that are USDA certifi ed), and your plants may endure increased transplant shock due to the distance they’re moved from center to garden. You can combat the fi rst two issues by building a strong relationship with your garden center. Transplant shock will still be an issue, but it’s one that is typically taken care of with a little TLC.

If you decide to do your own propa-gation, the most common ways involve starting from seed or cuttings. Either can be done in your house or directly in your garden (depending on what plant you are trying to start). Starting in your house is nice because it allows the plants to start growing before you put them in the garden. Starting in the garden has its advantages as well: one, it cuts on expense (you don’t need materials to start the plants); two, the plants won’t experi-ence shock because you won’t have to move them; and three, you make for a little less work on your part (because you plant them only once). If you want to start plants indoors, the soil you start them in will need good moisture, sunlight, and heat (not hot but warm); all the plant’s requirements will be listed on the pack-age you buy them in. If you want to start plants outdoors, the requirements are the same as indoors: good moisture, sunlight and heat. Timing is critical, though; some seed will not handle a late frost (which may cause them to decline/degrade). So always look to the package and garden professional when starting sensitive crops outside.

Getting in Good with Your Garden Center

Garden centers are your best option for plant in-

formation specifi c to your area, so building a strong relationship

with them is vital to you and your garden. If you wait until spring, their

busiest time of the year, their full atten-tion will not be on answering beginners’ questions. By getting into the center during the slower season, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and re-ceive valuable insight. In doing so, you will have fewer questions in the spring and, when you do come in during busy times, you may even receive a little more front-of-the-line service. And if the gar-den center normally does not carry the products you desire, they will be more likely to special order the ones you want. So there you go—critical steps in gardening that may very easily go over-looked. But trust me: These steps are roads less traveled that, in the long run, will only benefi t you!

Craig Grabow holds degrees in both Horticulture and Sustainable Agriculture. He is the owner of Grady Horticultural Consulting, which serves both commer-cial and residential customers. You may contact him at [email protected] or 859-393-1561. For the fi rst ar-ticle in this fi ve-part series on gardening, check out the September issue in our archives at www.nacincin.com.

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(good cholesterol). Consequently, onions are beneficial in preventing heart disease and stroke.

4. Garlic Known health benefits of garlic are exten-sive. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry reports that garlic inhibits cardiac artery calcification and reduces the amounts of free radicals in the bloodstream, helping to reduce plaque deposits in the arter-ies. Research by the University of Maryland Medical Center also attests that garlic contains anti-inflammatory compounds that help protect against conditions often associated with ag-ing, like asthma and arthritis.

5. Legumes All types of everyday

legumes are an excellent source of cholesterol-lowering fiber and energy-

boosting protein and iron. No one bean

has an advantage over the others in providing vital nutrients. Lentils are high in fiber and, according to a study published in Nutrition Reviews, help to manage blood sugar. Black beans are rich in anthocyanidins. Kidney beans, filled with thiamin, work to improve functioning of neurotransmitters essential for memory, notes the National Institutes on Aging. Green beans are rich in vitamin K, essential to bone sup-port. Garbanzo beans provide high amounts of minerals that aid in metabolizing carbohydrates, fats and proteins and strengthening tooth enamel, as studied by Dr. Lydia Bazzano, a professor at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. According to research by the National Institutes of Health and others, fiber-rich legumes play an important role in the prevention of gallstones, increased cardiac health, regulation of blood sugar, low-ered total cholesterol levels (as well as increasing beneficial HDL cholesterol) and protection from cancers, especially colorectal cancer.

Today’s battle against the effects of aging buzzes with hype about acai, goji, noni and mangosteen. But what about the foods most people typically eat?

It turns out that many anti-aging foods can be found in every-day kitchens, and unlike some other solutions, they can keep us looking and feeling younger and improve our all-around health without breaking the budget.

1. Oranges Loaded with antioxidants, oranges are also packed with vitamin C, fiber and folate and sig-nificant amounts of vitamins A and B1, potassium and cal-cium. According to studies by the Australian research group CSIRO and others, oranges help boost immunity, lower cholesterol and reduce free radical damage and oxida-tive stress.

2. Blueberries One of the most exciting nutritional properties of blue-berries is their abundance of anti-oxidants called anthocyanins. Studies

published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggest that these powerful phytonutrients

neutralize free radical damage, enhance the health of all body tissues, protect the

cardiovascular system, guard the brain against oxidative stress, and improve brain

function, including memory.

3. Onions The more pungent the onion, the greater the health benefits. Studies like those from Cornell University have found that high onion consumption lowers blood sugar levels and decreases total cholesterol, while increasing levels of HDL

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6. Shiitake Mushrooms These fungi are a good source of iron and lentinan, a polysac-charide that studies at the Iizu-ka Institute, in Japan, suggest activates our immune system’s tumor-fighting T cells.

7. Tomatoes Tomatoes are loaded with healthy vitamins and trace minerals. They are also a good source of lycopene, which studies from the American Association for Cancer Research have linked to the protection of DNA from dam-age, prevention of heart disease and protection against

cancers, including colorectal, breast, endometrial, lung and pancreatic

types. Tomatoes are also rich with carotenoids, which research by the Cochrane Hepato-Biliary Group has associated with protection

from heart disease and can-cer, improved night vision and

regulation of blood sugar.

8. Leafy Greens Calorie-for-calorie, greens are among the most nutrient-packed foods we can eat. Spinach, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, cabbage, collard greens and watercress are all solid sources of powerful nutrients. Eating a variety of leafy greens has been shown by Katherine Tucker, Ph.D., with the Jean Mayer U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, to help improve bone density (a problem area when aging), increase night vision, lower blood pressure, boost energy, increase circulatory health, protect against macular degen-eration, and work to prevent a variety of cancers.

9. Soy Although soy is a legume, it deserves separate mention, because of its extensive and well-researched health benefits and use in a wide range of forms. Soy offers a high concentration of molybdenum, a trace mineral that plays a role in three enzyme systems involved in metabolizing carbs,

fats and proteins and tryptophan, an amino acid essential for growth

and normal me-tabolism, as well as iron, fiber, phos-phorus, omega-3

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Gary Null has written 70 books, booklets and audio CDs on health and wellness, nutrition and alternative medicine. His syndicated radio talk show, Natural Living with Gary Null, is the longest-running continuously airing health program in America, and now also airs on the Internet. Null owns a di-etary supplement company and a health foods store in New York City. For more information visit: GaryNull.com


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Dr. Jonathan Ellerby is Spiritual Pro-gram Director for the highly acclaimed Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, and author of Return to the Sacred (Hay House, 2009). He shares his insights on how individuals can be spiritually renewed and overcome fear and anxi-eties in today’s recessive society.

Discriminate between Expecta-tion and Intention.

The first thing you should do is recog-nize the difference between expecta-tion and intention. Intention is about having a vision of what you want to create or be a part of. Expectation is when you feel emotional attachment to a goal. The difference between the two is that expectation creates disap-pointment and stress when things go off-track.

Exercise Your Flexibility.

A lot of worry comes from the fear that we won’t be okay with the unexpect-ed—if we cultivate adaptability and learn to be responsive, then we can cultivate a mindset that says, “I can re-spond to whatever life presents. I know life changes, and I’ll make the best of it.” We all know people who talk like that; what they are saying is that what-ever happens, we’ll be flexible, we’ll adapt, and we’ll deal with the situation

when it arises. Someone who tends to worry won’t say, “We’ll make the best of it.” He or she will say, “What will we do if…?” or “Why does it always hap-pen to me…?”

Don’t Catastrophize.

Why expect the worst? This step isn’t always about being unrealistic, but it is about recognizing that the good, or the positive, is just as likely as the negative and there is no sense in feeding what you’re afraid of. If you are preoccupied with catastrophe, then you are ruining your present moment. In some cases you might even create what you fear!

Practice Positive Perception.

If you look for evidence that things are going to hell in a hand basket, you’ll find it. If you look for evidence that you can’t trust people, you’ll find it. If you look for everything that is wrong in the world, you’ll find it. But, if you look for the best in people, you’ll find it. If you look for examples of people who have survived the same thing you have, you’ll find them. Your preoccupa-tions shape what you see in the world around you. Whatever you are focusing on or obsessing about, you will attract. Socially speaking, if you are afraid of being hurt by a friend and you start acting defensive, you are likely going to

illicit that hurtful kind of behavior from your friend. People feel your mood and energy, and they react to it.

Find the Lesson in Every Mo-ment.

Optimism is about more than finding the good all around you; it’s also about looking for the lesson in all circum-stances. Every experience teaches us, and every experience can help us to grow—even the seemingly worst of situations can help us to heal. Opti-mism means we make the best of what we have and look for the opportunity within each moment.

Stick to the Facts.

The message here is not to expect the worst or the best; it is to be neutral. If you stick to the facts then you are ex-periencing what is true in this moment. A lot of people want to jump ahead to everything that they want in life, but they haven’t really come to terms with what is, what they’re running from.

Accept that Everything Changes.

If people can just remember that ev-erything changes in time and integrate that awareness into their philosophy of life, then life wouldn’t always be so challenging. That means don’t be sur-prised when there is a change at work, because work places change. Don’t be surprised when you body ages, or your loved ones change, or old ways of do-ing things run their course—all things change! That old spiritual philosophy “This too shall pass” is a very helpful mantra or affirmation for people who tend to worry. Because remember, whatever you are dealing with: This too shall pass.

Embracing these kinds of philosophies and practices can take time, and it helps to have a spiritual practice to keep you on track and focused. For more information on Dr. Ellerby, visit www.returntothesacred.com.

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A crackling fire in the fireplace feels warm and cozy, but traditional wood-burning is a

major energy waste. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a blazing hearth sends as much as 24,000 cubic feet of air per hour up the chimney, along with about 90 percent of the heat produced by the fire and some of the heat produced by the home’s furnace. Fireplaces also generate a lot of air pollution. Wood smoke contains carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and fine particulates that can aggravate asthma, allergies and other health conditions. Several options are available for upgrading the family fireplace, both energy- and pollution-wise, without sacrificing coziness:

n Wood stoves. Units certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) generate only two to five grams of particulate matter per hour of operation, compared with 40 to 60

grams per hour from a conventional fireplace. Current units operate at 80 percent efficiency—similar to other home heating sources. They come as either a freestanding model or a unit that inserts into an existing fireplace; many come with blowers to direct heated air into the living space.

n Pellet stoves. Instead of wood logs, these stoves burn small pellets made from compressed wood and other plant waste, and produce so little pollution that they do not require EPA certification. Pellet stoves do require electricity to feed pellets into the com-bustion chamber (about 100 kilowatt-hours per month under normal usage), so they will not work during a power outage, unless powered by a separate generator. Like wood stoves, pellet stoves are available as freestanding units or fireplace inserts.

n Gas fireplace inserts. Natural gasor propane-fueled inserts offer the warmth and ambiance of a fire with-

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out the need to load wood or pellets or dispose of ash. Gas inserts are up to 80 percent efficient and generate low levels of pollution.

Other options also exist for enhanc-ing the operation of an existing fireplace and preventing excessive heat loss:

n Tempered glass doors. Installation of airtight hearth doors enables the family to keep both the doors and flue shut when the fireplace is not in use.

n Heat-air exchange system. This improvement blows warm air back into the room, minus the smoke.

n Caulking air leaks. Provides a low-cost barrier to keep air from escaping from around the fireplace doors, flue and chimney.

n Lowering the thermostat. A good rule of thumb is to keep the house between 50 and 55 degrees when the fireplace is in use, and shut doors lead-ing into the room.

n Cracking open a window near the fireplace. Creates a healthier experi-ence by increasing fresh air flow and minimizing smoke inhalation.

Source: Adapted from Union of Concerned Scientists (ucsusa.org).


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Have you ever compared the benefi ts of a walk around the park with taking an anti-

infl ammatory medication? How about correlating a game of hopscotch with high bone density? Many of us are very compliant when following a drug, herb-al or vitamin prescription, but when our health care practitioner recommends exercise as a treatment, we too often accept that information with a shrug. It just doesn’t seem as critical. Yet, just as chemicals may affect specifi c body tissues, so do different machines, move-ments and modes of exercise. A healthy body is a fi ne-tuned mechanism, circulating essential blood, lymph and electrical impulses effi ciently. While we may accept the belief that our circulation invariably degrades as we get older, it is re-ally that we move less and allow our muscles to tighten. Muscles are the main force generators in the body, sup-porting the circulation of fl uids and af-fecting the number of calories burned; constriction of muscles contributes to a decrease in both. Anyone, at any age, can turn to exercise for movement’s natural, rich supply of anti-aging properties, but be aware that not all exercise is equal. It is vital that we select the best program for us, one that gives us what we need to

maintain a healthy, youthful body with-out causing problems like a stressed im-mune system and degenerating joints.

Anti-aging Prescriptionn Save your joints and stretch. Human muscle tissue doesn’t change much over a lifetime; an anatomical science journal, Muscle & Nerve, reports that under a microscope, scientists can’t tell if they are looking at 18- or 80-year-old muscle. What they can see are the ef-fects of infl exibility and tension around the joints that causes them to wear down and age us. The solution is to fi nd a yoga or stretching class or home video and attend to it at least a few minutes every day.

n Take a daily walk. Get those arms swinging and keep your legs extended, in order to stretch behind the knees while walking. Although one long walk is great for endurance, research from the American College of Nutrition shows that two or more shorter walks taken throughout the day may be even better for weight loss, cardiovascular health and overall metabolism.

n Use it or lose it. Preventing the loss of your ability to get down to the fl oor and then stand back up again. This is a

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tough, whole-body, strength generating workout. Repeat it 10 times to feel an instant, healthful increase in body heat and breathing rate.

n Choose a lighter activity. Multiple studies from Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise show that the many benefi ts of lighter activity include an improved immune system. Accord-ing to the American College of Sports Medicine, a correlation exists between heavy exercise and upper respiratory tract infection. Walking is one example of a lighter exercise that meets your whole-body movement needs without compromising health.

n Find a good exercise teacher. A 2009 study published in Clinical Rehabilita-tion that compared the effectiveness of unsupervised versus supervised exer-cise programs, found more desirable improvements in balance, functional mobility, fl exibility and strength in the group that met regularly in a private session or group class format.

n Pay attention to alignment. Just as you wouldn’t continue to drive your car around with poor wheel alignment and expect optimum performance, so proper alignment of your skeleton can have an instant impact on the health of all tissues. Find an alignment special-ist who can point out a few of your postural anomalies, and work together to improve them.

n Minimize exercises that can wear down joints. Artifi cial walking patterns caused by treadmills and other cardio machines signifi cantly increase the ten-sion in the joints of the hips and knees. Rather, choose an aesthetically pleasing walking path around the neighborhood or opt for an indoor track or, in inclem-ent weather, the local mall.

n Mens sana in corpore sano. A healthy mind in a healthy body is the goal. According to the Gerontological Society of America, consistent exer-cise at midlife may reduce the odds of dementia in older adulthood. Make

exercise time a daily habit in your own and your family’s schedule. Movement isn’t a luxury. The human body requires daily, hourly movement to optimize longevity, as well as youthful strength and fl exibility. It doesn’t cost much to take a walk or to stretch your arms, legs and spine throughout the day, and the dividends are magnifi cent. Start by incorporating one “prescribed” anti-aging activity at a time, until you have a rich and well developed habit of taking your “move-ment vitamins.” It is absolutely pos-sible to feel more energetic and vital now than you did 10 years ago, if you choose well.

Katy Bowman, a biomechanics scientist, has a master’s degree in kinesiology and is director of the Restorative Exercise Institute in Ventura, CA. She has created the Aligned and Well™ DVD series to educate people about how their bodies work, so they can make informed deci-sions. Learn more at KatySays.com and RestorativeExercise.com.

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dogs stay healthy not only keeps them around longer, but pays dividends in also keeping them in as youthful shape as possible.

Know When Your Pet is “Old”According to Dr. Johnny Hoskins, in Geriatrics and Gerontology of the Dog and Cat, the canine age that qualifies as senior depends largely on the breed and size. This veterinarian notes that dogs weighing less than 20 pounds are seniors at nine to 13 years, while giant dogs of 90 pounds or more are oldsters between six and nine years. Smaller breeds usually live longer.

Schedule Regular Wellness ExamsComprehensive geriatric exams help identify early diseases or other problems. Include an evaluation of the teeth, heart and lungs,

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abdominal palpation and inspection of the ears and eyes. Monitoring weight, checking for parasites, blood work and urine tests are often recommended. Any symptoms of concern may require ad-ditional tests.

Watch for IllnessBecause dogs are good at hiding illness until it is too late, regular home exams are vital. Be alert to such things as changes in water consumption, urina-tion patterns and activity levels; poor appetite; weight gain or loss; coughing or difficulty breathing; vomiting or diar-rhea; and skin lumps or masses. If you suspect a problem, don’t delay—get your vet’s evaluation.

Control YourDog’s WeightObesity stresses the heart, which can lead to problems in the brain, lungs, liver and kidneys. Over time, life-threatening conditions can develop.

Keep Close TabsOutdoor, free-roaming pets generally have shorter lives than indoor animals. Keep dogs on leashes or in fenced yards.

Monitor the EnvironmentKeep trash and poisons out of a pet’s reach. Ingesting even a small amount of toxic substances, such as antifreeze, rat poison or slug bait, can cause serious illness or death.

Provide Good NutritionFeed your dog a high-quality, low-fat, high-fiber diet and minimize treats. Dis-cuss the merits of senior-formula food with your vet.

Encourage Daily ExerciseExercise strengthens joints and muscles, provides mental stimulation and helps maintain a healthy body weight.

Spay or Neuter Your DogSpaying and neu-tering reduce the risk of potential health problems related to the re-productive organs and diminish the desire to wander, which lessens the chance of being hit by cars.

Offer Mental StimulationProvide your dog with toys, games and quality time. Most pets are never too old to play, and it’s never too late to teach old dogs new tricks. Following these 10 tips will go far in keeping a well-favored canine com-panion forever young.

Debra A. Primovic, a doctor of veteri-nary medicine, also holds a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing. She works as a staff veterinarian at the St. Louis Animal Emergency Clinic, in Missouri, and serves as managing editor of PetPlace.com, an online resource for pet health and wellness.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 2Creature Features – 2pm. Learn about some of our native wildlife. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.orgStanbery Forest Hike – 3-4:30pm. Join us for a hike through the wintery woods as we search for signs of just how active nature is despite the cold. Dress for the weather. Meet in the parking lot. Free. Stanbery Park. 2221 Oxford Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-751-3679

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3Creature Features – 2pm. See Jan. 2.Take a Hike! – 2pm. Free. Winton Woods King-fisher Trail. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.orgWildlife in Winter Walk – 2pm. Bring your 3 to 10 year old explorers as we investigate what wildlife is doing during the coldest time of the year. Free. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn. 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5End of Holiday Show Plant Sale – 10am. Friends of Krohn sale, 8:30 a.m.; public sale starts 10 a.m. Krohn Conservatory. 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-421-5707Life Makeover 101 – 6-7:30pm. Identify where you are right now, where you want to be and develop steps to get there. With Kim Holmes, Life Coach. $20. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Flor-ence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.com

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7Introduction to Tai Chi – 6:30-8pm. Presented by Jennifer Woods. Free. Cheviot Branch Library. 3711 Robb Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-6015Introduction to Pilates – 7pm. Learn basic Pilates. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4000

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8Urban Rapture – 6-9pm. Exhibit opening. The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center. 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY.Night Senses Hike – 6pm. Enjoy a crisp winter night hike along two unpaved trails using your senses to guide you. No strollers. Free. Woodland Mound. 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP GreatParks.orgBackpacking the A.T. – 7pm. Join us for this indoor program discussing backpacking topics ranging from

pre-trip preparation, gear and on the trail tricks. Free. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP GreatParks.org

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9The Candida/Yeast Diet – 10-11:30am. Learn about Candida/Yeast, one of the most misdiagnosed infec-tions, ranging from cancer to fibromyalgia, arthritis to diabetes., and how to get rid of it. With Tracy Dozier LMT/Herbal Consultant. $20. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.comIntro To Yoga – 12pm. $99.00 for 99 Days. Free. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642Winter Hike – 2pm. Take a walk with the naturalist as we learn what’s happening in the winter forest. Bring your binoculars. Free. Woodland Mound Weston Shelter. 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.orgWinter Survival – 2pm. Join the naturalist to dis-cover how the creatures of Ohio survive the winter. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.orgCincinnati Art Museum Winter Crafts – 3-4pm. Ages 5-12. Join the Cincinnati Art Museum in the Children’s Department to create works of art. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. 859-962-4060

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10Hemi-Sync Workshops – 9am-5pm. 2-day explor-ative workshop (also on Jan. 17). Meditations/guided visualization exercises, using the Hemi-Sync audio technology (CDs) developed by Robert Monroe. With Andrea Berger. $199 both days. Mantra Wellness Center. 4677 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 MantraWellnessCenter.comAnimal Adventures – 12-4pm. Learn about critters with slime, scales, fur and feathers. Take a peek at some live local critters at 2 pm. Free. Glenwood Gardens Cotswold Visitor Centre. 10405 Springfield Pike Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.orgEgg Drop – 2pm. Build a space capsule and see if your “egg creature” can survive a crash landing on a new planet! Bring your family for this fun look into physics and gravity. Free. Sharon Woods Sha-ron Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.orgWinter Hike – 2pm. See Jan. 9.

MONDAY, JANUARY 11Health Information Workshop – 6-7:45pm. Learn how to find free, reliable consumer health informa-tion on hundreds of diseases and wellness issues by using Internet resources such as Medline Plus and

NetWellness. Free. Hyde Park Branch Library. 2747 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4456Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teach-ings of Bruno Groening – 7pm. Medically Verifiable. Introduction. Sharonville Library. 10980 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. Free. 513-899-3115Introduction to Meditation – 7-8pm. Come learn how meditation can lead you to a greater self knowl-edge and self discovery. With Tracy Dozier, LMT/Herbal Consultant. $10. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.com

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12Introduction to Yoga – 7pm. Learn basic Yoga. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4000Weight Loss Seminar – 7-8pm. East meets West: Ancient and Modern Strategies for Weight Loss. Learn about common diet myths and how acupuncture can help you lose weight. With Esly Caldwell III, CAc. Free. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyond-MEdicine.com

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13Teen AniManga Club – 3:30pm. Ages 12-17. Drop in for anime films, manga books art and Japanese culture and snacks. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. 859-962-4060CGDT: Class 4 – 6-8:30pm. Getting started: Admin-istration and Fundraising. Free. The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14Customer Advisory Panel – 6-7pm. Join us for a group discussion and give us your feedback. Food served. Receive goodies bag! RSVP by Jan. 8. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131 [email protected] Winter Bird Feeders – 7pm. Join Steve Trauger, with the Kenton County Parks and Recreation to learn about bird feeders and make one to take home. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15Reading Into Your Health – 10am-2pm. Free. Main Library, Reading Garden Lounge. 800 Vine St, Cin-cinnati, OH. 513-369-6900Owl Prowl – 6:30-8pm. Families are invited to have a hootin’ good time learning about our nocturnal neighbors. Indoors you will get close to some live species; outdoors will include a night hike and hands-on activities. Refreshments provided. Dress for the weather. Free. Avon Woods Nature Preserve. 4235 Paddock Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-6070 ext. 16.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16Red Hatch Hike – 9am. A “red hatch” is a small, colorful bird called the red-breasted nuthatch, which frequents pine plantings here in the winter months. Free. Winton Woods Parcours Trail. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17Hemi-Sync Workshops – 9am-5pm. 2-day explor-ative workshop. See Jan. 10. Gospel Sunday – 3-5pm. Featuring some of Cincin-nati’s most renowned gospel groups performing. Cin-cinnati Museum Center. 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati OH. 800-733-2077Winter Birding – 4:30pm. Join local birder Steve Wagner as we look for the visiting short-eared owls plus other wintering birds. Free. Armleder Park. 5057 Wooster Pike Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

MONDAY, JANUARY 18Winter Scavenger Hunt – 11am; 12pm; 1pm. Par-ticipate in a goofy winter scavenger hunt. Find all the crazy items and win a cool prize. Free. Fernbank Park Playground. 50 Thornton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.orgSeasongood Hike – 3pm. The winter woods seem brown and grey, but soon, spring will be here and the forest will come alive. Free. Woodland Mound Seasongood Trail. 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19Gluten Free Store Tour – 7pm. Join us for an infor-mational and fun store tour while sampling Wheat/Gluten free foods from our departments. Tour meets at the Customer Service desk. Free. Whole Foods. 5805

Deerfi eld Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131 [email protected]

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20CGDT: Class 5 – 6-8:30pm. Sustainable Practices for the Community Gardener. Free. The Civic Gar-den Center of Greater Cincinnati. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981Cooking Class: Health Starts Here – 7pm. Join us as we launch our Healthy Eating initiative! Our HE program is based on three foundation principles eat well, have fun, and take charge. In this demonstration class, we’ll have delicious bites and the recipes for you to take home. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deer-fi eld Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131 [email protected]

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21CincyIONS – 7-9pm. First meeting of the local com-munity networking group for the study of conscious-ness under the auspices of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Holistic Health Center. 800 Compton Rd, Unit 24, Cincinnati, OH. 513-574-1049 noetic.orgSo You Think You Can Write a Children’s Book – 7-8:30pm. Novice writers or published authors of children’s books are welcome. Bring manuscripts, experiences and advice for sharing. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. RSVP 859-962-4060

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22Wii for Adults – 11am. Bring a friend and see if you can beat them in bowling, tennis or boxing. Free. College Hill Branch Library, 1400 W. North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6036

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23?Que Pasa?/ What’s Happening? – 2pm. Open to people who would like to practice English and Spanish. Each month, we will meet to discuss what is happening in our communities using the Jornada Latina and other newspapers in English. Free. Forest Park Branch Library. 655 Waycross Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4478Weather Wonders – 2pm. Explore the amazing world of weather through experiments in this hands-on program. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre.

11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.org

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24Shake off the Winter Blues Hike – 10-11:30am. Make sure to dress for the cold. Meet in the parking lot. Free. Ault Park. 3600 Observatory Ave, Cincin-nati, OH. 513-231-8678Laughter Yoga – 2-3:30pm. With Patrick Mur-phy Welage. World Peace Yoga. 268 Ludlow Ave, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH. 513-300-9642 [email protected]

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26Introduction to Tai-Chi – 7pm. Learn basic Tai-Chi. Wear comfortable clothes. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4000

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27Morning Miles – 8:30am. Start the morning off right with a 2.6 mile walk around the lake. Free. Sharon Woods Harbor. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. GreatParks.orgCGDT: Class 6 – 6-8:30pm. Healthy Traditions: Perspectives on Nutrition, Food Preparation and Lo-cal Food. Free. The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28Mom’s Night Out – 6-8pm. An opportunity for local mothers to get together without the kids to social-ize, relax, and be pampered. Great food, goodies, giveaways and drinks. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfi eld Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131 [email protected] to Dance Aerobics – 7pm. Learn basic Dance Aerobics. Wear comfortable clothes. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4000

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29Laughter Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. With Patrick Murphy Welage. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy Hour!”. You Do Yoga. 1319 Main St, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 513-227-7160 [email protected]

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Half Price Bottles of Wine. Open 11am-10pm. Indigo Hyde Park. 2637 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-9952KidVentures – 4:15pm. Grade 1-6. Join us for sto-ries and a craft. Each week features a different theme. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030Chewing Color – 5-9pm. Oct 2 – May 2, 2010. Exhibit by artist Marilyn Minter. Free admission on Mondays. Contemporary Arts Center. 44 E. 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH. 513-345-8400Yoga – 5:30-6:20pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 NIA – 6pm. Joyful movement and music adaptable to any fitness level! With Trish Freeman. yogahOMe Bellevue. 715 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY. 513-373-5661 [email protected] Living Potluck – 6:30-10pm. Informal group meeting discussing ways of decreasing our collective and individual “ecological footprints”. Free. Gaia Foundation. 8987 Cotillion Dr, Cincin-nati, OH. 513-521-9321 Yoga for Healthy Weight – 6:30-7:30pm. Beginner Hatha Yoga. Lifepath Center. 734 Brom-Cres Rd, Ft. Mitchell, KY. lifepath-2001.comFamily Storytime – 7pm. Free. Durr Branch Li-brary. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030In Haus Comedy Night – 7-9pm. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Listen, laugh and have a great cup of coffee as local comedians share their talent with us. Free. Bean Haus. 640 Main St, Cov-ington, KY. 859-431-BEAN Meditation & Guided Imagery – 7pm. First Mon-day of every month. With Mary Ellen Moore. Free. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US Hwy 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000Toastmasters of Independence – 7-8:45pm. Jan 11, 25. Build your self-confidence and develop speaking and leadership skills. Adults only. Free. Durr Branch Library. 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030Yoga Class – 7:30-8:45pm. Phoenix’s classes cre-ate the space for the cultivation of a healthy body alignment, the flow of energy in the body and a more peaceful and open heart. Open to new and experienced students. $11 - $13. Kula Center. 110 East 8th St, Newport KY. 859-652-4174 [email protected]

Half Pint Kids Club – 10am. Half Pints age 3-8 are invited with a caregiver to explore and try new foods in a fun environment. Join us in the café for this fun food treat! Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-459-6131 Paula.Mangold@

WholeFoods.comWalnut Hills Walking Club – 10-11am. Take steps to being healthy and join The Walnut Hills Walking Club! Free. Bush Recreation Center. 2640 Kemper Ln, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-9872Children’s Morning Story Time and Activities – 10:30-11am. New, popular and obscure favorites read with matching activity to help get involved in story. Free. Barnes & Noble Fields-Ertel. 9891 Waterstone Blvd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-683-5599Community Acupuncture Clinic – 6-7pm. An introduction into the wonderful benefits of acupunc-ture and Oriental Medicine. With Esly Caldwell III, CAc. $20/person, $30/couple. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.comBoot Camp – 6:30-7pm. Sponsored by Significant Healing Holistic Practice featuring Pounds and Inches Weight Loss Center. With Nationally Rec-ognized Personal Trainer, Angi Kaht. $5 per week. Significant Healing Holistic Practice. 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY. 859-282-0022 SignificantHeal-ing.comYoga – 6:30-7:30pm. For people affected by can-cer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060 Yoga Kripalu – 6:30pm. With Marquetta Gunder-son. $60/6 wks. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US Hwy 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000Drumming Circle – 6:45-8:45pm. Final Tuesday of each month. Bring drums, rattles, your wonder-ful self to enjoy raising the collective vibrations for healing intent. The Lloyd House. 3901 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH.Bedtime Stories – 7pm. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000

Half Price Bottles of Wine. 2 locations. Open 11am-10pm. Indigo Ft. Mitchell. 2053 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 859-331-4339. Indigo Hyde Park. 2637 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-9952Community Yoga Classes – 9am-10am. Bring a mat and drop in. No yoga experience necessary. Free. Richwood Presbyterian Church. 1070 Richwood Rd, Boone County, KY. 859-485-1238 Preschool Story Time with Miss Gail – 10:30-11am. Get ready for finger puppet fun, as well as other pleasant surprises with Miss Gail. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-2665Senior Wednesday Kickoff – 10am. Every third Wednesday of each month. Discover what Wii for Seniors is all about. Free. Greenhills Branch Library, 7 Endicott St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4441Yoga at Dunham Rec. Center – 11:30am-12:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. Dunham Recreation Center. 4356 Dunham Lane

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening – 6-8:30pm. Free. The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincin-nati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13Starburst. Feb 13 - May 9. Color Photography in America 1970-1980. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change – 8pm. Feb. 19 - Mar 6. Off-Broadway’s longest-running, smash hit musical comedy celebrates the triumphs and trials of the modern-day mating game. $9/ $8 (students, seniors, groups). Sunset. Players. Dunham Recreation Center Arts Building. 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH. 513-588-4988

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25Anything Goes – 8pm. Feb 25 - Mar 7. This Tony Award-winning musical is set aboard an ocean liner bound for London from New York, a voyage chock full of eccentric characters, hilarious antics, tapping feet and romance. $15-$28. Patricia Corbett Theater, University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-4183

SPRING 2010Drum Circle. Date and Time to be announced! Bring drums, shakers or just yourself! (We have some drums). Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 30Best Paw Forward – 11:15am. Pet safety for infants and children. Local dog trainers offer tips and guid-ance to make your child’s pet relationships smooth and enjoyable, and your pet ownership less stressful. Free. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-591-2332Cincinnati Ballet’s Cinderella – 2pm. Experience a behind-the-scene look at the creation of Cinderella by the Cincinnati Ballet and see dancers. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4000


(of Guerley Road), Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060Hiking Club – 4-5pm. Easy to Moderate Trail. All hikes start and fi nish at the Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. Come prepared with water, hiking shoes and walking sticks (optional). Free. Mt. Airy Forest. 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH‎. Cincinnati-Parks.comKidVentures – 4:15pm. See Monday. Beginners Ashtanga – 6:15pm. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642How to Get Things Done – 6:30pm. Jan 6, 13. Part 1: Learn how to be more productive with less stress and be more proactive and less reactive. Part 2: Learn how to free up project log jams and get more accomplished. Free. Erlanger Branch Library. 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. RSVP 859-962-4000Family Storytime – 7pm. Ages 0-5 with care-giver. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. RSVP 859-962-4060Herpetology Programs at Rowe Woods – 7-9pm. Every first Wednesday of each month. Light refreshments will be served. Members free/Non-members daily admission. Rowe Woods Audito-rium. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. Bill Creasey 513-831-1711 x125 Joyful Healing Laughter Yoga Club – 7pm. Second Wednesday of every month. Learn to laugh for no reason with Judi A. Winall & Pam Hall. Sharonville Library. 10980 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH. Free. 513-899-3115Running Word Wednesday – 7pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Share writing or monologue, or listen to readings by others. Free. Bean Haus. 640 Main St, Covington, KY. 859-431-BEAN NIA – 7:30pm. With Gwen Steffen. Joyful move-ment adaptable to any fi tness level! The Kula Center for Movement Arts, 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 859-694-3131 [email protected]

A Morning Cup of Yoga – 9:30-11am. Yoga with Phoenix, RYT. Begin your day with a clear mind, invigorated body and renewed spirit. Open to new and experienced students. $11 - $13. Kula Cen-ter, 110 East 8th St, Newport KY. 859-652-4174 [email protected] Hills Walking Club – 10-11am. See Tuesday.Children’s Morning Story Time and Activities – 10:30-11am. See Tue.It’s Sew Fun! – 2:30-6pm. Machine and hand sew-ing projects. Bring your own project or make one of our purses. Ages teens and up. Free. The Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center. 1232 Greenup St, Covington, KY. 859-491-3942NIA – 6pm. With Trish Freeman. Joyful movement adaptable to any fi tness level! The Kula Center for Movement Arts. 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 513-373-5661 [email protected] – 7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Thursday of each month. With Gary Matthews. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302 Tai-Chi – 7:30-8:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060

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giver. Listen to music and stories and create a work of art. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. 859-962-4060Make It Take It – 4-5pm. Ages 4-12. Join the staff in the Children’s Department to listen to stories and create an art work to tale home. Free. Mary Ann Morgan Library (Covington Branch). 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. 859-962-4060Friday’s 5 after 5 – 5-7pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-531-8015 Friday’s 5 after 5 – 6-8pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfi eld Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-398-9358 Shamanic Journey – 6:30-8:30pm. Every 2nd Friday of each month. With Gary Matthews. Par-ticipants should wear loose comfortable clothing and maybe bring a journal. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302

Hiking Club – 8-9:30am. See Wednesday.Tai-Chi – 9:30-10:30am. For people affected by can-cer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 NIA – 10am. With Trish Freeman. Joyful movement adaptable to any fi tness level! The Kula Center for Movement Arts. 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 513-373-5661 [email protected] – 11am-5pm. Explore the interactive dis-covery area for families at the Art Museum. Themes rotate two to three times per year and always feature

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