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letterfrompublisherWelcome to the July “Independent Media/Summer Harvest” issue of Natural Awakenings Central Ohio.

We live in a country where the right to free speech

is paramount. This fact is understandably easy to

take for granted in that we are rarely, if ever, di-

rectly challenged to be silent by a heavy-handed government

entity. The moment the freedom to speak openly is taken

away or muted we run the risk of becoming marginalized and

unable to communicate our deeply held convictions, core

thoughts and personal beliefs. As with other mechanisms in

our government, there is a healthy set of checks and balances to temper our

discourse so that it does not flare beyond control. Regulation is intended to be

restriction, not repression.

I used to grouse whenever an entity or person uttered something flippant,

spoke recklessly, or belittled another individual or group in a disparaging man-

ner. In a conversation with a coworker revolving around an incident at the time

that involved just such circumstances, he succinctly pointed out to me that if I

say someone else should not be able to say something I find distasteful, I should

consider how the same muzzle could be placed on me. In other words, if I want

free speech then I need to be tolerant of others, even if I disagree vehemently.

That does not mean that we should refrain from calling a spade a spade and

exposing hateful, destructive ideas and personas for what they truly are, espe-

cially before they find traction. Rather, we should remain vigilant in the pursuit

of equitable treatment for our fellow citizens. Truly, though, free speech is a

two-way street.

Our cadre of media outlets many times function as echo chambers where

individual viewers turn for a steady stream of talking points and a reinforce-

ment of prior-held convictions. While these distilled sources of information and

opinion might provide a temporary sense of solidarity, they ultimately betray the

underlying bedrock our country was structured upon, which is the cultivation of

a sustained and healthy discourse. The larger aim of this ongoing conversation

is to seek overlapping values and find shared solutions.

As we celebrate our nation’s independence from a faraway government

seen as tyrannical, we should also reflect on the basic concept that each citizen

has a voice through a vote, and subsequent representation through the rule of

law. This is a key ingredient of what makes our daily existence potentially mal-

leable. To be sure, lasting and life-impacting change often happens slowly. The

primary notion to bear in mind is that is does happen. Sometimes it comes with

a price and is paid by successive generations, but the trajectory of our nation

has proven to be a steady march of progress toward fair treatment and attain-

able opportunity.


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14 WHY WE NEED INDEPENDENT MEDIA The Guiding Principle is Giving Us Real News That Matters by Linda Sechrist

18 MAKE TIME FOR DOWNTIME Chilling Out Revives the Body and Mind by April Thompson

22 ZEN GOLF Master the Mind to Master the Game by Aimee Hughes

24 LOCAVORE LINGO What Certain Food Labels Really Mean by Judith Fertig

26 LIZA HUBER ON HEALTHY MEALS AND HAPPY KIDS Start With Homemade, Organic Baby Food by Gerry Strauss

30 KITCHEN COUNTER COOKING CLASS Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier by Jen Haugen

32 SOIL SISTERS Female Farmers Come of Age by Lisa Kivirist

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newsbrief healthtip

Eating Lettuce Regularly Provides an Array of Benefits

by Trudy Pieper, ND

Leaf lettuce is a power food. In addition to the fact that its

calories are comprised of 20 per-cent protein, it offers a host of other benefits, including:

Weight loss – there are only 12 calories per shredded cup and each serving is loaded with fiber

Heart health – the combined team of vitamin C and beta carotene work together to help lower cholesterol

Alkaline formation – to remove toxins and balance acid levels in the body

Diabetics and pre-diabetics – the glycemic index is zero

The ancient Greeks and Romans revered this member of the daisy and thistle family as both food and medicine. Emperor Caesar Augustus even built a statue praising lettuce because he believed eating it had cured him of an illness. One cautionary note to consider when dealing with lettuce: it can contain toxins and pesticides because it has a high surface-to-weight ratio and bugs love to dig in to those tender leaves. Seek organic options where possible.

Trudy Pieper is a Naturopathic Doctor with Phoenix Wellness Center, in Johnstown. For more information, call 740-616-9949 or visit PhoenixWellness4U.com. See ad, page 45.

Produce Grower Provides Job Opportunities for Autistic Adults

Lettuce Work is a New Albany organization

cultivating pesticide-free leaf lettuce and developing life-long independence and communication skills for adults with autism. “There’s a 70 percent un-employment rate for those with autism,” explains executive director Doug Sharp. “A full third have never had any kind of employment. What we’re

trying to do is help them make a more successful transition into the work force.” The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium purchases produce from the company to feed manatees, and Lettuce Work regularly delivers to local restaurants. Pre-packaged blends are also available to the general public at a variety of gro-cers in the greater Columbus area.

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healthbriefs

Calcium Pills Don’t Build Bone HealthResearchers reporting in the British medical

journal The Lancet, analyzed 44 stud-ies on calcium supplementation or dietary calcium and bone fractures and concluded, “Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture and there is no current

evidence that increasing dietary calcium intake prevents fractures.” Qualifying studies included more than 44,000 people. A different meta-study from New Zealand’s University of Auckland, also published in The Lancet, reviewed 59 clinical and observational studies of cal-cium and bone density. The meta-analysis compared the effect of calcium doses of 500, 800 and 1,000 milligrams per day and found that bone density improve-ments ranged between 0.6 and 1.8 percent throughout the body during the first year of supplementation, but did not increase over time. They concluded that the improvements in bone mineral density from calcium supplements were small and that results mirrored the increases seen from dietary sources, suggesting that neither method significantly improves bone health.

Colorful Produce Slows Cell Aging A new study published in the Eu-

ropean Journal of Nutrition finds that an increased intake of carot-enoids, powerful antioxidants found in plant-based foods, is associated with slower aging. The research test-ed 3,660 U.S. adults and measured blood levels of five common carot-enoids: alpha-carotene, beta-caro-tene, beta-cryptoxanthin, combined lutein/zeaxanthin and trans-lycopene. The researchers found that those with levels that were in the highest quarter had 5 percent to 8 percent longer telomeres compared to those with the lowest quartile of carotenoid levels. Telomeres are located at the ends of DNA chromosomes and get shorter as we age. Longer telomeres indicate greater longevity. Carotenoids are found in the yellow-to-red pigments in many yel-low, red and orange foods. They are also contained in green foods where chlorophyll shields the yellow-red color. Alpha-carotenes are present in carrots, cantaloupes, mangoes, kale, spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Beta-carotene is found in some of the same foods, and also tomatoes, apricots and watermelons. Beta-cryptoxanthin is found in papa-yas, apples and orange peels. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in some of the same foods, along with kiwi-fruit, grapes, oranges, zucchini and squash. Some of the highest levels are in corn. Lycopene is in tomatoes, watermelons, papayas, apricots and other red-to-yellow foods.

Energy Drinks Harm the HeartIn addition to alertness, energy drinks may also trigger

abnormal heart rhythms and increased blood pres-sure. Researchers from the School of Pharmacy at the University of the Pacific, in Stockton, Califor-nia, tested 27 healthy adults. The volunteers were split into three groups—one drank two cans of an

energy drink per day, another consumed the same amount of a drink with Panax ginseng and the

third a similar-tasting placebo beverage. The subjects were given cardiovascular testing before and after the trial. After three weeks, the

group imbibing the energy drinks had a significant increase in abnormal heart rhythms and higher blood

pressure. The ginseng and placebo groups saw no change in their heart conditions. Sachin A. Shah, a doctor of pharmacy and professor at Pacific’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, says, “Our findings suggest that certain energy drinks may increase the risk of having an abnormal heart rhythm when con-sumed in high volumes. While we wait for more data, some consumers should exercise caution and not blindly follow the buzz.” The Center for Science in Public Interest, a consumer health advocacy group, has reported that as of June 2014, 34 deaths have been associated with energy drinks.

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ADHD Meds Weaken Kids’ BonesA new study announced at the 2016 annu-

al meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons shows that drugs pre-scribed for attention deficit hyperactivity dis-order (ADHD) can weaken bones in children during a time of critical growth. This study tested 5,315 kids between 8 and 17 years old and compared the results to a subgroup of 1,967. Each child was given a bone mineral density scan on the femur, femoral neck and lumbar spine. The children taking ADHD medications of Ritalin, Focalin, Dexedrine, Strattera and Vyvanese had lower bone mineral density in the femur, femoral neck and lumbar spine. At least 25 percent of the youngsters taking these medi-cations were categorized as having osteopenia. According to a 2014 Express Scripts study, prescriptions of ADHD medica-tions to children in the U.S. grew by 36 percent between 2008 and 2012.

Osteopathy Alleviates Low Back Pain More than 600,000 people undergo surgery for back

pain every year, yet back surgery is often unsuc-cessful. Safer manual therapies provide a viable alterna-tive, according to recent research. A study of 455 people with low back pain found that osteopathic manipulation therapy (OMT) helped with their symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, gave each patient six osteopathic manual therapy sessions or a placebo treatment over a two-month period. Patients were tested before and a month afterward to assess the success of the treatments, using pain severity and mobility as the main criteria. The research showed that those that started with higher disability scores of 17 or more prior to therapy had significantly less pain and more mobility. Pa-tients with scores of seven or greater also improved, but not to the same degree. Lead researcher and Osteopath Dr. John Licciardone says, “Subgrouping patients according to chronic low back pain intensity and function appears to be a simple strategy for identifying patients that can attain substantial improve-ment with OMT. From a cost and safety perspective, it should be considered before progressing to more costly or invasive interventions.”

Neurotoxins Identified in Everyday ItemsResearch published in the British

medical journal The Lancet has newly identified six neurotoxins: manganese, fluoride, chlorpyrifos, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), tetrachloroethylene (perchlo-roethylene or PERC) and polybromi-nated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Manganese exposure is found in welding and high-octane gas fumes, among other sources; flu-oride is used in many municipal water supplies, glass etching and chrome cleaners. Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate contained in many pesticides, including Dursban and Lorsban. While DDT has been banned from insecticides within the U.S., it is still contained in other agents, including petroleum distil-lates. DDT is also still used in some areas to spray for mosquitoes. PERC has often been used in dry cleaning and for degreasing metals. PBDEs appear as flame retardants and to make electronics, household goods, building materials, polyurethane foams, plastics and more. The same researchers previous-ly identified lead, methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, arsenic and toluene as neurotoxins. The neurotoxin label means they affect the nervous system and can cause neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, attention deficit disorders, dyslexia and others.


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GMO-Free PioneerNew Grain Transport to be Contaminant-Free

Large food companies that are switching to non-GMO (genetically modified) soy and corn products must

still worry about their ingredients picking up GMO contamination through conventional supply chains. Now, Captain Drake LLC, a North Dakota grain plant, has acquired its own million-bushel terminal with dedicated rail cars used exclusively for GMO-free grains. President Mark Anderson

maintains, “We’ll be able to obtain the best non-GMO commodities from three regions: North Dako-

ta, Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada.” In a 2015 Nielsen study of 30,000 consumers, 43 percent rank non-GMO as very important and 80 percent said they would pay more for foods that indicate a degree of healthfulness. Sales of non-GMO products exceeded $10 billion last year and are growing. Anderson explains, “The supply chain needs to be tightened up and moved domestically. We consider this to be another strategic asset for food and bever-age clients seeking suppliers committed to guaranteeing the integrity and purity of non-GMO commodities.”

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Farm-to-WorkFresh Veggies Come Direct to OfficesPioneering employers are now offer-ing fresh vegetables to help employ-ees improve their diet—and their health. Tech companies are even hiring professional chefs to prepare healthful lunches and snacks. In Texas, the Farm to Work program is making it easy and affordable for workers to pick up baskets of local produce at the office. Participants aren’t required to pay an initial lump sum or commit to buying every week. Instead, they can sign up to receive produce in any given week. Other groups around the country are also looking into work-place produce delivery programs, and while many use the traditional community supported agriculture (CSA) model, others are experiment-ing with different procedures. The Farm Fresh Program, in Bell-ingham, Washington, connects local farmers to employers interested in re-ceiving weekly deliveries. Meanwhile, Farm2Work, in Arkansas, links local purveyors of produce, meat, eggs, dairy, pies, jams and jellies to area employers. New York’s Adirondack Harvest, a branch of the Cornell Co-operative Extension, started by helping a single farmer link to area employers. The next step, says Teresa Whalen, the group’s southern chapter representa-tive, is working to persuade insurance companies to subsidize workplace CSAs in the same way they’re starting to subsidize gym memberships.

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Moth MiseryBright Lights Drive Them to ExtinctionNational Moth Week, held from July 23 to 31 (visit NationalMothWeek.org for pod-cast), has prompted the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to encourage cities to install motion-sensitive dimming streetlights and is working to designate dark-sky parks that could provide a refuge for nocturnal species. The giant silk moth and other insects pollinate 80 percent of our food crops. In turn, their bodies sustain innumerable birds, rodents and bats. Entire ecosystems rest on their delicate, powdery wings. Only two species of moths are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and three others have gone extinct in the past decade. Many populations are seeing declines of up to 99 percent. Between monoculture crops, pesticides, changing climate, urbanization and decreasing darkness due to artificial light-ing, the future of night-flying moths is uncertain. Their only goal is to reproduce, guided to suitable nesting grounds by the shadow of the moon; many moth species do not even have mouths. However, cities now glow brighter than a full moon, and ambient light pollution radiat-ing from urban areas draws moths to their deaths. IDA Program Manager John Barentine says, “Every time a person turns off and shields a porch light on their house, they’re helping.”

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Fish FriedNew Numbers Confirm Global Overfishing The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has been collecting reports for decades on how many fish are caught in the oceans annually. However, those numbers don’t take into account small-scale, recreational and illegal fishing or the bycatch that’s discarded before boats return to harbors. A study published in Na-ture Communications increases the actual total world catch from 1950 to 2010 by 50 percent. Daniel Pauly, author of the University of British Columbia study, states, “The world is withdrawing from a joint bank account of fish without knowing what has been withdrawn or the remaining balance. Better estimates for the amount we’re taking out can help ensure there’s enough fish to sustain us in the future.” Based on official counts, global catches peaked in 1996 and have declined modestly each year. The decline isn’t due to less fishing or restrictions on certain fish, though. “It’s due to the countries fishing too much and having exhausted one fish after the oth-er,” says Pauly. The findings also emphasize the value of fisheries to low-income people in developing countries. The next steps will require well-informed action to preserve this critical resource for people and for the planet.

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Low-Cost LargesseNonprofit Grocery Sells Good Food at Low PricesThe biggest challenge to healthy eating in poor neighborhoods isn’t always access to healthy food; it’s whether people can afford to buy it. A year ago, Doug Rauch, former president of Trader Joe’s, opened Daily Table, a nonprofit grocery in Boston, to take action. It gathers nutritious food that would otherwise be wasted and then sells it at low prices. After learning about food insecurity in the U.S. and that approximately 40 percent of the food we grow is thrown out, Rauch decided to address both problems by offering this new option for people that don’t want handouts. The store now has 5,000 members and hundreds of daily customers, with plans to expand to new locations. “The challenge we have in America is that the food system is designed from the farm on up to create calories that are cheap and nutrients that are expensive,” he says. “People on the lowest eco-nomic rung get squeezed the hardest.” Rauch partners with vendors to get excess food, such as fruit just slightly too ripe to make it through the standard supermarket system, that chefs turn into ready-to-eat meals like prepared salads and soups, or entrées that can cost less than $2.

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Toxic Teflon Scientists Increasingly Find It Dangerous

According to a new meta-analy-sis of previous studies, Philippe Grandjean, of Harvard, and Richard Clapp, of the University of Massachusetts, concluded that DuPont Teflon, used for 50 years to make frictionless cook-ware, is much more dangerous

than previously thought, causing cancer, birth defects and heart disease, and weakening the immune system. Even though Teflon’s harmful perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is no longer produced or used, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found it in the blood of more than 99 percent of Americans studied, because it can be passed from mother to unborn child in the womb. The researchers say that the federal government’s recommend-ed “safe” level, set in 2009, is as much as 1,000 times too high to fully protect people’s health. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has yet to set a legal allowable limit for its presence in drinking water.

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Recycling NutrientsAnimal Droppings Help Forests Absorb CO

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A paper published in Forest Ecosystems concludes that frugivores, large, fruit-eating animals like toucans, tapirs, curassows and spider mon-keys, help to keep the woods healthy by eating fruits and spreading seeds. As traps for carbon and an effective defense against global warming, forests collectively absorb up to 30 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions and store more than 1,600 gigatons of carbon in the soil. “You have a lot of large birds that play a fundamental role for large trees,” says study author Mauro Galetti. “They increase the likelihood that seeds will turn into actual photosynthesizing plants.” However, big, tropical birds are constantly under threat of hunting, poaching and habitat loss; the International Union of Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources’ Red List notes that 14 of the world’s 16 toucan species, for instance, are decreasing in population. The study found that without the help of high-capacity fru-givores, there would be no way for larger seeds to grow into the towering trees that store carbon best. Scientists now want to research individual species to calculate how much each animal’s services are worth in terms of battling climate change. Putting a dollar amount on a species, say Galetti, could be the only way to per-suade governments to protect it.

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Why We Need Independent Media

The Guiding Principle is Giving Us Real

News That Mattersby Linda Sechrist

In virtually all aspects of life, we are influenced consciously or sub-consciously by mainstream media

messages. Today, six media giants—Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, Twenty-First Century Fox, Time Warner, Viacom and DirecTV—control the vast majority of what we watch on TV and in movies, listen to on the radio and read in books, newspapers and mag-azines. According to Ben Bagdikian, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The New Media Monopoly, this handful of conglomerates form a cartel that wields enough influence to affect U.S. politics and define social values. Thirty years ago, before many mergers and acquisitions, 50 corpo-rations owned nearly all of American media. Today’s infotainment and rhetoric, misrepresented as news, is leading millions to conclude that these colossal powers do not exist to objectively report the truth.

Mainstream Media’s True ColorsAlthough a recent Gallup Poll reflects

Americans’ lack of trust in mainstream media’s reporting of news fully, fairly and accurately, fair reporting was what HarperCollins, a prominent publisher, expected upon the 2016 release of New York City holistic psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan’s A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Re-claim Their Lives. They were shocked when the book was boycotted. “The New York Times, Dr. Oz and Good Morning America refused to schedule author interviews or write book reviews. There wasn’t a whisper anywhere on mainstream media about my evidenced-based book on how women can holistically recover from depression without a single prescrip-tion. HarperCollins was baffled. I was their first credentialed author who spoke out against pharmaceuticals,” says Brogan. So Brogan turned to independent outlets, including print, online and so-cial media, her own website, newslet-ter lists and word-of-mouth. Her work soon broke through into three of the top bestselling book lists: USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and The New York

Times. That example serves as clear proof of the importance and power of independent media to furnish the public helpful and in-depth infor-mation on wide-ranging topics that mainstream broadcast media typically only cover in 30- to 60-second blurbs or not at all. Dr. Mark Hyman, chair of the Institute of Functional Medicine and director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, learned Brogan’s lesson early on. “Indepen-dent media have been crucial in disseminating my life’s work. Given the misinformation being spread by regular news and government channels about weight and health, we deserve to hear the truth about what’s in our food, toxins in our environment and how we can truly heal our bodies,” says Hyman, a nine-time bestselling author.

Independent VoicesToday’s independent media land-scape shifts at warp speed. With 24/7 Internet access to websites, both groundbreaking journalism and grass-roots perspectives appear in original articles and blogs. Outlets include independent online radio, TV shows, newspapers, filmmakers and “citizen journalists” armed with smart phones instantly transmitting images and updates via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. From a growing recognition that such media play a vital role in shaping a more informed and engaged citizenry, more attention is again be-ing paid to the need for real news that matters. Breaking the reign of junk food news generators is the mission of ProjectCensored.org, a media research program at California’s Sonoma State University. Billions of dollars are spent annually on webinars, podcasts and e-books exploring health and heal-ing, self-help, spiritual enlightenment and creativity, indicating a reading audience with a hunger for deeper wisdom. Since 1973, New Dimen-sions Radio, co-founded and hosted by Justine Willis Toms, has featured many of the world’s most respected wisdom keepers. “Guests exclaim how refreshing it is to speak in-depth and at length. Mainstream, com-mercially based media consistently


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present sound bites on how things are breaking down and not working, with-out opening thought to constructive visions for a future that benefits all life and the planet,” says Toms. “Independent media have broken away from dependence on the moneyed interests holding tight reins on the news and information they publish. Because we’re listener-supported, public radio is free to explore a wide range of timely and timeless topics,” he says. Leaning away from one-sided views gives independent media space to expand people’s perspectives and positive expectations for the future. The seven-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor internation-al news organization was established in Boston over a century ago to till human thought and thereby improve human lives via an uplifted journal-istic standard. “Its quiet insistence for human rights and against tyranny; for generosity and against selfishness; for intelligence, charity, courage, integ-rity and most of all, for progress and hope—surely that has helped,” remarks John Yemma, current columnist and former editor. “We work to uncover where prog-ress is occurring, even though head-lines proclaim the contrary. There are always two sides to a story,” says Susan Hackney, a senior director with the Monitor, which consistently resists the sensational in favor of the meaningful. Magazines such as Natural Awakenings, Mother Jones, The Opti-mist and Yes! are likewise stirring up conversations on meaningful issues via larger perspectives with a focus on tangible solutions. They address such areas as the damaging health and environmental effects of genetically engineered food, championed by Jef-frey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology. “Europe could kick genetical-ly modified ingredients (GMO) out of their food supply because their mainstream media covered the health dangers, while U.S. mainstream media ignored them and kept Ameri-cans in the dark. Independent media in the U.S. enable democracy and consumer-inspired transformations of all kinds. Knowledge has organizing power,” advises Smith.

Success StoriesWith Fran Korten at its helm, the ad-free, subscription-supported, nonprofit Yes! is helping to reframe our biggest issues. “Mainstream media, depen-dent upon advertisers that would have us believe that we can buy happiness, celebrate stories of the rich and pow-erful, leaving everyone else feeling small and powerless. Independents can help resist such ways of seeing the world, help people see a different path to success and happiness and perceive themselves as change agents. Together, we share engaging stories of how peo-ple are carving out new ways of living that hold the hope of a world more in balance with the living Earth and where everyone’s inherent worth and dignity are recognized,” says Korten. Allan Savory, founder of the Savory Institute and originator of a holistic land management systems approach to recover and preserve sustainable resources, underscores the need for change leaders and independent thinkers. “As we ponder who they might be, we realize it’s not those that discover new, counterin-tuitive insights, but those that spread

the knowledge. The groundbreakers are pioneers like writers, poets, artists, speakers and social networkers. After 50 years of trying to understand the intense institutional resistance to and ridiculing of my work of manag-ing complexity in a simple manner, holistic management is now quickly spreading globally. This is only due to social networking, independent writ-ers and my TED talk that went viral,” observes Savory. Laurie McCammon, change leader and author of Enough! How to Liber-ate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, contracted with independent publisher Red Wheel Weiser to get her message out. “It’s been building awareness of forbid-den knowledge—that we each have unrealized potential to affect reality by changing our thoughts. We can nurture a shift in global culture away from an existing way of life that has bred fear, lack and a belief in scarcity,” explains McCammon. She suggests that to preview a new vision of, “I am enough and have enough,” and, “We are enough and have enough,” we should look to the


We need our media to be candid, fierce, raw and searingly truthful about the world in which we live, so that we might propel ourselves and humanity,

into a brighter future for all.

~Lauren Walker, editor, Truth-out.org

us how to act and think while inde-pendent media invite us to engage, educate and think for ourselves, dig deeper and take action. Without independent media, we would know little about the benefits of the ev-er-evolving grassroots movement of holistic, alternative, complementary, integrative and functional medicine. Nor would we know the truth about climate change; the health advantages

of plant-based diets and community gardens; food deserts and nutrition-re-lated illnesses; the prevalence of environmental toxins; signs of spiritual progress; alternative education; and the benefits of eco-villages to people and the planet.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

fertile fringes; small communities of intentional and conscious people actively reinventing society. “Look at what independent media are reporting on; as well as their unprecedented use of new terms such as organic, wellness, sustainability, permaculture, transition town, sharing economy, social respon-sibility, biomimicry and the butterfly effect,” says McCammon. The existing worldview, with all of its core assumptions and rules, aims to restrain awakening individual and collective consciousness. McCammon observes, “As long as the ‘old story’ was told repeatedly by mainstream media with conviction, it could command our attention and make us doubt our inner story. Trusting that the outer world had our own best inter-ests in mind meant that there was no need to turn within. This is changing. Thanks to farseeing, courageous and strong enough independent media, there’s been an overturning to a more wholesome story of mind-body-spirit, abundance, innovation, collaboration and cooperation.” Mainstream and independent media coexist like two sides of a coin. Mainstream media’s talking heads tell


Nearly always thoughtful and sometimes controver-sial. Aligned with a stalwart set of core values, yet open to the expression of varying viewpoints. On

the dial with a strong signal at 94.1 FM, but still evolving and emerging to take a place among Columbus’ most significant community information resources. The women and men who worked diligently for several years to get WGRN on the air are now pleased to have finally accom-plished their objective. The station, which bills itself as Columbus’ Green Re-naissance Network, debuted this year on April 23 – Earth Day. It was a fitting birth day for a venture which counts among its “key green values” feminism and gender equity, respect for diversity (including bio-diversity), personal and global responsibility, and future focus and sustainability.

Gregory Gross is among those who shared a vision for a station to support who they view as an underserved community in Columbus. Gross, also the

treasurer for the Central Ohio Green Education Fund (COGEF),

explains that organizers “had an idea, but it became a reality when a

license became available.” WGRN, a

project of the COGEF, was

born after Congress passed the “Local

Community Radio Act” in 2010, after many years of

deliberations to spark a “new class of radio.” The broadcast

law authorizes the FCC to license low-power broadcasting on the FM

broadcast band (LPFM). It was an effort one of the sponsoring senators charac-

terized as opening up the airways to “truly local” broad-casting. The nonprofit station is staffed and guided entirely by volunteers, most of whom are women. As the environmen-tally-centered, Pacific Network-affiliated station enters its third month of programming, the staff is excited to offer 18 hours a day of distinctly different options for listeners, notes programmer Eugene Beer. According to Beer, the most popular programs in-clude “Radio Ecoshock,” “Democracy Now,” with Amy Goodman, “Your Own Health and Fitness,” which provides

Green Radio Station Joins Central Ohio

Airwavesby Marge Veeder

a critical and independent analysis on the politics and practice of health in the presence of today’s health haz-ards resulting from technology, and “The Thom Hartmann Program,” a daily three-hour live call-in show focusing on politics, the environment and current events. Gross says decision-makers at WGRN aim for “thoughtful” programming but they do not shy away from “hot” topics. “A more thoughtful society is a more peace-ful society,” he observes, adding that “Controversy is okay, as long as we offer a forum for voices to be heard.” “I want us to have intelligent voices who aren’t screaming at people,” Gregory continues. In addition to its volunteers, WGRN is funded by indi-vidual donors, some small businesses and by organizations like Comfest. Gross noted that the station plans a fundrais-er in July to garner funds still needed for start-up costs and continuing operation. Donations can be made directly to the Central Ohio Green Education Fund, 12 E. Duncan St., Columbus, OH, 43202, or via the station’s Facebook page at WGRN LP FM 94.1. Programmer Victoria Parks pinpoints the station’s greatest resource as the Columbus community. “Over time, the community will tell us who we need to be-come,” says Parks.

For more information, visit WGRN.org. Marge Veeder is a Midwest-based freelance writer who enjoys researching and writing about healthy living, edu-cation, communications and generational influences.

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Here’s something to add to our to-do list: nothing. Americans today work

more hours than ever before, forego-ing hard-earned vacation days and spending more time with electronic devices than with friends and family. The temptation and pressure to do more at the expense of needed rest are great, but failing to take time out

Make Time for Downtime

Chilling Out Revives the Body and Mindby April Thompson

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to recharge our minds and bodies can have serious consequences, according to experts. Downtime is most acutely needed in the workplace. In a survey of nearly 20,000 workers, The Energy Project and Harvard Business Review found that 59 percent of them were physi-cally exhausted, emotionally drained, distracted and lacking purpose.

Headquartered in Yonkers, New York, with offices in Europe and Aus-tralia, The Energy Project has helped hundreds of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, create health-ier, happier and higher-performing workplaces. The company takes its cues from elite athletes that carefully build rest and recovery periods into their training schedules. “Just as your body needs sleep and food to func-tion optimally, so does your mind and spirit,” says Annie Perrin, an executive vice president with the project. There’s a mounting body of neurological research to buttress the analogy. Important assimilation of learning and “meaning making” occurs in the resting brain, accord-ing to Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D., associate professor of educa-tion, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and author of Emotions, Learning, and the Brain. When our minds are allowed to wander, they engage a network of interacting brain regions that together are thought to play a key role in building our ability for inward reflection and recollec-tion, known as the default mode network. Immordino-Yang’s research suggests that such activation during restful moments is positively associ-ated with the recalling of memories, envisioning the future and even developing a moral foundation. “This network seems to be more engaged when we aren’t actively gathering information or working on an external goal,” remarks Immordi-no-Yang. Zoning out on TV or video games doesn’t produce the same brain benefit because, “It’s about looking inward rather than outward,” she says. The default network does engage when introspection occurs during nurturing social interaction, such as while enjoying a reflective conversation with friends or family. She recommends banning technology and other distractions during periods spent in activities that bring joy and meaning so that we are present in a mindful way. The Energy Project ushers clients through a comprehensive energy audit, using exercises to expose specific personal habits that lead to Vegetarian Vegan Organic Gluten-Free Non-GMO Local Natural Food & Products

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diminishing returns in both work and play time. In one exercise, workers are asked to rank current incoming emails from one to five, with the highest number equating to, “I need to re-spond immediately.” Most rate nearly no fives, says Perrin, a realization that has helped many people change their email habits. While change can be hard, Perrin suggests creating new, healthy rituals through repetition, which taps into the brain’s desire for automatici-ty. For example, she advises workers to schedule “renewal breaks” every 90 minutes after completing a block of high-priority tasks. “If you’ve been sitting, move; if the mind has been active, do something to quiet it, like meditating or simply closing your eyes.” She also suggests finding work-ers to buddy up with and schedule mutual breaks to help support and hold each other accountable. Immordino-Yang suggests that an-other practice to maximize the value of downtime is to combine it with ex-ercise. “A walk can be rejuvenating,” she says. “While the body is engaged, the mind is free to wander.” The Energy Project calls on managers to model these downtime activities for their employees. Some companies have instituted policies that limit sending email from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., as well as during weekends and vacations, so staffers don’t feel compelled to read and respond to keep up with work. Setting limits is even more crucial for young people with minds and hab-its that are especially malleable. “I see teenagers taking their phones into the bathroom or bed to text in the middle of the night. Parents need to put a stop to this,” counsels Immordino-Yang. “The brain needs uninterrupted rest to work at its best.” Learning that being a productive employee or an emotionally avail-able parent requires giving ourselves a break and gives us permission to rest. We find that downtime is not just good for ourselves, but also for our families and workplaces.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

Sandra is in her forties. When she wakes up in the morning she feels a little sad and empty. “Another

same old day,” she often thinks to her-self. As the day goes by, her sadness diminishes yet a feeling of boredom remains. Her job does not excite her anymore and her life feels like a TV show rerun, with the same old story playing day in and day out. Many people have feelings similar to Sandra. They are bored and feel a lack of meaning or purpose in life. According to research, bore-dom is a very common phenomenon among modern societies in developed countries. In these parts of the world, people possess a plethora of material items and modern conveniences are commonplace. Some people, howev-er, still seem to have fulfilling lives in this environment. It stands to reason, then, that modern societies and envi-ronments rich in entitlement do not necessarily spur boredom. According to the Five-Element en-ergy philosophy, used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine, profoundly bored individuals are considered to be low-energy people. In particular, their Wood energy is thought to be operat-ing at a diminished level. Wood ener-gy is one of the five natural elements consisting of Fire, Water, Wood, Earth, and Metal. The belief is that Wood energy in plants consistently guides and supports trees to expand and grow tall. When this element is present in humans, it can enable us to know what we want in life, gain awareness of our life path, and feel hopeful and joyful. When individuals lack high levels of Wood energy, they might not have clear vision or goals in their lives. They often believe life is hopeless, and as a result, feel bored, lonely, and anxious. Some people are fortunate to be born with naturally high levels of Wood energy, say Five-Energy pro-ponents. Even at a young age, they

know exactly what they want in life. They are able to focus their energy on achieving their goals while their young counterparts are focused on playing games. Their elevated Wood energy helps them live life with purpose and ultimately achieve greater satisfaction. In the absence of luck being granted to us by the birth lottery, however, those with low Wood energy might need to seek their levels. Mind-fulness meditation, yoga, or fast-paced walks in the woods can be helpful in enhancing Wood energy. Dr. Hannah Hershoff, MD and Ph.D., recently studied a new way to improve Wood energy. She found that meditating with Sara Yo healing jewelry can potentially create feelings of hope-fulness and reduce boredom. In 2013, Dr. Hershoff accidentally discovered the healing power of Sara Yo healing jewelry comprised of the mineral JDZ kaolin, formed underground millions of years ago near her hometown in south-east China. The stones created from this mineral were infused with and absorbed energy from the five elements during a special burning process using local water, pine trees and kilns. After receiving positive feed-back from a large number of Sara Yo wearers, Dr. Hershoff truly believes in the spiritual healing properties of her stones to help the vast majority of people deal more effectively with their personal issues. As a result, she decided to leave her twenty-five-year medical career to create Sara Yo Spirit Jewels. “I am so glad I made this career change, as each day I see more and more people benefit from this nat-ural healing power,” said Dr. Hannah.

For more information, visit MySpirit-Jewel.com.

Strengthen “Wood Energy” for a More Fulfilling Life

by Deena Kloss


Valued as a flavor enhancer and food preservative in ancient times, Roman soldiers were

said to have been paid in salt, and therefore “worth their salt.” Salt is long-known for its medicinal prop-erties with Europeans flocking to salt spas and salt caves for centuries. Here are some venues in Central Ohio that offer the relief this common compound can provide:

City Salt Spa Family Wellness CenterSalt therapy said to boost energy, aide breathing and improve skin

Jessica Bertorello, owner of City Salt Spa Family Wellness Center in Plain City, discovered the healing benefits of salt when her toddler son experienced frequent ear and sinus infections. No longer wanting to dose her son with antibiotics, Bertorello found out about salt therapy, or halotherapy, while researching natural therapies. After ex-periencing this drug-free treatment at The Centerville Salt Room, Bertorello’s son no longer felt pain in his ears, and his runny nose cleared up. As an RN, Bertorello was aware of the benefits salt therapy could pro-vide for many of the patients she saw on a daily basis, benefits such as help-ing to remove toxicity from the respi-ratory system, improving the function and appearance of skin, boosting the immune system, reducing stress and promoting better sleep, she reports. “Halotherapy is an excellent way to aide breathing, boost energy and improve your quality of life,” Bertorel-lo says. Scientific research has found that inhaled dry salt particles have anti-inflammatory properties that may

HEALING SALTLocal Spa Owners Laud Its Benefits

by Jenny Patton

reduce inflammation in the entire respiratory tract and widen the airway passages, she shares. More specifically, incorporating halotherapy into a wellness routine can help people find relief from respiratory conditions such as asthma, allergies, colds, bronchitis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, sinusitis, ear infections and smoker’s cough, she says. Addi-tionally, she says it can help treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, itching, eczema, swelling and inflammation, dermatitis, dry and flaky skin, acne, rashes, Rosacea and skin aging. Inspired by a desire to bring halo-therapy to people in need, Bertorello embarked on a three-year journey to open her own salt room. In keeping with what brought her to salt therapy, City Salt Spa has a dedicated kids’ salt therapy room with a “beach” floor of ground Himalayan salt where chil-dren can play with provided shovels, buckets and trucks while receiving salt therapy. Parents can sit in the room for free during their children’s sessions. In addition, the spa features a separate relaxation room with a radiant heated floor for adults, as well as space for massage, Reiki or private salt sessions, which can be used for clients who need to expose all of their skin to treat a skin condition. Each room features a solid Himalayan brick wall. “(People) leave the salt room re-freshed, relaxed and breathing easily,” Bertorello says. Sessions last 45 minutes or an hour, and services include halomas-sage (salt therapy combined with

massage), halo Reiki (salt therapy com-bined with Reiki) and salty yoga (yoga combined with salt therapy). The spa offers Himalayan salt lamps and edible Himalayan salt as well as a Young Liv-ing Essential Oil bar where clients can make their own blends or sprays.

Location: 218 W. Main St., Plain City. For more information, call (614) 873-0072 or visit CitySaltSpa.com. Serenity Salt SpaAthletes and singers among those who can benefit from halotherapy

Sheri Snyder, co-owner of Serenity Salt Spa in Westerville, discovered salt thera-py in her home state of Florida. Know-ing that a lot of Ohioans suffer from allergies and that halotherapy could help relieve some of their symptoms, she wanted to bring salt therapy here. Co-owner Shawn Norvet wanted to be part of the business to help his daughter who suffers from allergies as well as to help others struggling with allergies and asthma. As an Army Veteran as well, Norvet wanted to bring halotherapy to Central Ohio to help veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. To thank them for their service, the spa offers all veterans free visits in the salt room on the 11th of every month. So how does it work? A halogen-erator pumps ionized, microscopic particles of pharmaceutical-grade salt into a treatment room to create a negatively charged, dry aerosol. “When the salty air is inhaled, it loosens mucus, helps open airways and reduces inflammation; when it contacts skin, it speeds the healing process,” she says. Halotherapy is a part of preven-tive care plan that aims to support lung and skin hygiene, Snyder says. While it is recommended most often for people with asthma, allergies, cystic fibrosis, eczema and psoriasis, Snyder assures prospective clients that the spa welcomes those without any of those issues. “Many people come to (the


salt room to) relax and unwind. It also helps people sleep better,” she adds. Snyder also recommends dry salt therapy for athletes and sing-ers, as halotherapy “helps train your lungs.” The aim of salt therapy as an adjunct to your training program is to increase lung function and breathing capacity, she says. “Once you opti-mize your breathing and lung capac-ity, you can achieve greater perfor-mance using less breath. You will have more air reserve, giving you more stamina to achieve your goals and get you that edge.” In a typical session, people sit in zero-gravity lounge chairs for 45 min-utes in a room with softly lit Himalayan salt panels and a fireplace made of salt bricks. In the background, soft music plays, creating a relaxing environment in which most people nap. Other ser-vices include halomassage and yoga in the salt room. The spa welcomes adults and children as clients.

Location: 5951 S. Sunbury Rd. Westerville. For more information, call 614-686-7258 or visit Serenity SaltSpa.com.

True REST Float therapy—a reset button for many

Combat veteran Pat Gerke heard a radio segment about floating as a treatment for PTSD and

traveled to Chicago to try it since, at the time, it was not offered in Colum-bus. Prior to the therapy, Pat’s hyper-vigilance was high, yet he felt imme-diate relief afterwards, experiencing a lower heart rate, reduced blood pressure and less anxiety. In short: he loved it. Float therapy was not just good for Pat’s mental health, but for his physical health as well. Soon Pat and his wife Heather

Gerke launched True REST (Restrict-ed Environmental Stimulus Therapy) Float Spa in Powell. For many, pain relief, sleep improvement and relax-ation stem out of the experience of lying belly up in a low-gravity, totally silent, pitch-black flotation tank filled with 10 inches of warm water (93.3 degrees) and 1,000 pounds of med-ical-grade Epsom salt that creates buoyancy so that the nose and mouth are well out of the water for breathing. Epsom salts are commonly used to help relax the nervous system and help with joint pain, muscle recovery, dry skin, toxin flushing, inflammation and nutrient absorption. In addi-tion, the salts are used to treat colds/congestion and give migraine relief. Though PTSD treatment is what brought the Gerkes to float therapy, they believe its benefits extend to all who want to heal and strengthen their bodies and minds. “We have clients who float with us to improve their circulation, lower blood pres-sure, support athletic training and sports recovery, boost mental clarity, increase immune system functioning, enhance healing abilities and reduce stress,” Heather says. Their clients range from professional athletes, peo-ple with chronic pain, people hoping to improve their sleep habits, people seeking a spiritual/meditative experi-ence and moms looking to relax. The flotation tank environment leads to more profound relaxation and allows our bodies to recuperate faster and more thoroughly, Heather adds. Neuropsychologist Justin Feinstein, who founded the Float Clinic and Re-search Center at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research, believes that float therapy can serve as a shortcut to a meditative state, as reported in a re-cent Time magazine article. A wealth of research, recognized by National Institutes of Health, demonstrates that meditation helps lower blood pressure and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression, among other benefits. “Float therapy is a powerful tool for wellness, relaxation, pain relief and better sleep,” Heather says. Ben-efits build on themselves with each cumulative session. “Stress, tension and pain have formed over time and will take some time to

experience the greatest relief.” The body and mind learn how to achieve a deeper relaxation state over time, she adds. A group of 70 people with stress-related pain who experienced 12 float sessions experienced reduced pain, stress anxiety and depression and also improved sleep and opti-mism—effects that continued four months after treatment stopped, as reported in the International Journal of Stress Management. “Most of contemporary life—traf-fic jams, long hours at work, anxiety and stress—makes it difficult to relax. And relaxation is a skill that must be learned. How do you learn to relax with so many distractions?,” Heath-er asks. “Think of floating as a reset button with three levels: salt, weight-lessness and meditation.” First-time True REST clients are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to their appointment time to take a tour of the spa and the float pod, watch an instructional video and start relax-ing. The Powell location features five private suites, each with a shower. The Easton location, scheduled to open July 16, will have six private suites. Clients shower and wash their hair, insert provided earplugs and step into the pod. They may choose to float with the pod lid open or closed, music on or off, and lights on or off. Afterwards, they rinse off in the shower and enter the Oasis Room for the oxygen bar and locally-sourced herbal decaf tea.

Location: 393 W. Olentangy St., Pow-ell. For more information, call (614) 798-8783 or visit TrueREST.com. See ad, page 40.

Jenny Patton teaches writing at Ohio State University and is pursuing her Wellness Coach certification. Connect at JournalingWithJenny.blogspot.com. or @JournalWJenny.


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“I remember the moment I had what I call my ‘golf game epiph-any,’” recalls Steve Hughes, a

passionate golfer from Richmond, Missouri. “I realized that my main obstacles were in my head, and from that day on, my golf game changed.” In any athletic or fitness endeav-or, the pursuit of excellence unfolds an array of challenges. While golf presents some of the toughest hurdles to improvement, any links enthusiast can better their game by acquiring a champion’s mindset. Applying a few Zen techniques and disciplines adapted from the Buddhist tradition of mindful awareness—which teaches that the mind is everything—can work wonders. Zen Golf master and perfor-mance psychologist Joe Parent, Ph.D., of Ojai, California, advis-es: “The key is finding a way to let the ‘thinking’ mind do all the preliminaries to physical perfor-mance—selecting a target, judging the lie, gauging weather influences, etc.—and then letting our ‘intuitive’ mind take over, enabling our body to make a swing that’s free from second-guessing ourselves.” He calls the optimal playing mentality, “Not too tight, not too loose.” It’s the sweet spot that allows us to perform via our best self. Some key tech-

ZEN GOLFMaster the Mind to Master the Game

by Aimee Hughes

niques prepare us to find and reside in this just-right Goldilocks place of being not too hot and not too cold. Developing mental fortitude takes us even further than we can imagine. Mastery is born from discipline, fo-cused attention and a deep core desire to adopt habits and behaviors that will upgrade our mindset. Author of Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game, Parent teaches his students to enter a state that he calls “trusting versus trying.” He teaches a “one stroke at a time” approach, which emphasizes awareness of be-ing in the present moment, as many contemplative spiritual traditions do. When the golfer is deeply engaged in the present moment with just the right level of emotional intensi-ty, free of distractions and worries about future swings, they become integrated with what’s taking place on the course in the here and now to the point of total absorption. In yoga, pranayama, or breath-ing techniques, are employed to promote relaxation in the mind and body. The Zen approach to golf uses breath work to allow body and mind to make the most fluid and powerful golf swing possible for the player. “The single factor that sets apart the top performers in any athletic disci-pline from the rest of us is their state


of mind,” says Craig Perkins, a yoga master and founder of the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja California, Mexico. “From all my years of yogic study, there’s one teaching that always sticks with me: If we want to master our game, whether it’s golf, yoga or chess, we must first and foremost mas-ter our mind.” Practitioners maintain that, meditation can take our mental game to its optimal level and Perkins believes, “Meditation is the number one practice for cultivating self-trust.” Positive visualization, which can be supported by meditation, is another method champion golfers leverage to improve their performance levels. Parent teaches his students, “Establish a clear image in your mind’s eye, and the body will follow.” Repeating this technique with every shot helps the golfer cultivate the habit of positive visualization by seeing the results. Physical prowess is of little con-sequence if our mental game is off. Under the intense pressure of a golf match, execution suffers when perfor-mance anxiety isn’t kept under con-trol. While many golfers have what it

takes to succeed—the requisite native ability, experience, technique and talent—mental hang-ups can cause them to call it a day. Detrimental habits can undermine our self-confidence, as well as our score. The solution lies in pinpointing what’s behind them and applying pertinent Zen techniques to either gradually alleviate or winningly work with them. Hughes, who makes his home overlooking the greens of Shirkey Golf Course, says, “It’s about getting out of your own way. When you’re at one with the game as it presents itself, you know your game will be much better than when your mind is racing off to work issues, family dramas and all the other usual life stuff. When I learned how to establish myself in this present moment awareness, not only did my golf game change for the better, so did the rest of my life.”

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of natu-ropathy on the faculty of the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at [email protected].

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Locavore LingoWhat Certain Food Labels Really Mean

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Locally grown foods are more likely to have been bred for flavor and nutrition than durability and

a long shelf life, says Emily Akins, outreach director for the Kansas City Food Circle, a cooperative that links residents with farmers that grow and raise organic and free-range food. An added benefit is getting to know the farmer and being able to ask the ques-tions—and receive the answers—that are important to us. The U.S. Department of Agricul-ture (USDA) reports that local food

sales totaled $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. They contin-ue to grow.

Organic or Certified OrganicConsumers want to know the differ-ence between organics and certified organics. Today’s number of U.S. cer-tified organic operations has jumped nearly 300 percent since 2002 to more than 21,700. Although a certified organic des-

ignation might be the preferred index of how foods are grown and raised, it is not always possible for certain foods in some climates. Sometimes there’s a tradeoff in buying organic foods in the carbon footprint of its transport to market. According to the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, in Tampa, Florida, “Organic refers to a specific method of growing and processing foods, and is defined as produce grown, packaged and stored without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbi-cides or irradiation.” To be considered certified organ-ic under the Code of Federal Regula-tions 7 CFR Part 205, products must meet these standards:

n No harmful chemicals have been applied to the land for at least three years.

n Farmers and processors are inspect-ed annually by a certifying agency.

n Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of practices.

n Farmers are required to maintain a written organic management plan.

Certified HumaneWhen we buy local cheese, poultry or meat at the farmers’ market, we sometimes see a certified humane notice. One such producer is Baetje Farms, outside St. Louis, Missouri. Their highly regarded goat cheeses offer traceability via a lot number, so buyers can know exactly which milk-ing the cheese came from. In factory farming, which often involves penning or caging animals that never go outdoors, “certified hu-mane” means that this producer meets

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Foraged—Native foods gathered from the wild, rather than cultivated. Ex-amples: wild mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, mulberries, native pecans, black walnuts and native persimmons.

Free range—Poultry raised outdoors where they are free to range over nat-ural vegetation.

Healthy Foods LexiconGrass-fed—Beef or milk cows fed on grass. The benefit is leaner, better-flavored meat and more omega-3s, plus fuller flavors in milk, butter and other dairy products.

Heirloom—Older, non-hybrid varieties of produce, including fruit trees, herbs and vegetables.

Heritage breeds—Ancestral breeds of poultry and livestock that often take longer to reach market weight, but have more flavor.

Local—Grown or raised within a three-hour driving radius of the con-sumer’s purchase site.

Pastured—Livestock raised on pastures instead of factory farms.

Traceability—Precise tracking by a farmer that informs the con-sumer of which chicken hatched a specific clutch of eggs, which farm grew a cantaloupe and which mill boiled down and bot-tled the sorghum syrup.

Wild-caught—Fish that live and are caught in open lakes, streams or oceans.

For more current agricultural, market and trade terms, visit LexiconOfSustainability.com.

Humane Farm Animal Care standards:

n Fed a nutritious diet without antibi-otics or hormones.

n Provided proper shelter with resting areas and sufficient space.

n Animals have the ability to behave naturally.

Veronica Baetje says her farm’s goats receive organic mineral supple-ments and locally grown alfalfa hay in addition to pasture grass every day. She adds, “They are free to choose what they prefer to do, whether skip and run up a hill, lie under the shade of a tree, soak up some sunshine or play with their herd mates.”

Wild FoodAt times, farmers’ markets will offer foraged foods from the wild or wild game. Sources are listed online at EatWild.com. “Few of us will go back to foraging in the wild, but we can learn to forage in our supermar-kets, farmers’ markets and from local farmers to select the most nutritious and delicious foods available,” says founder Jo Robinson, in Vashon, Washington.

For example, Dave and Sue Whit-tlesey, at High Wire Ranch, in Hotch-kiss, Colorado, raise bison (buffalo) and elk that they sell both through local stores and at the Aspen Saturday Market. The wild game is 100 percent pasture-fed, non-GMO (no genetically modified feed), gluten-free and not given hormones or any antibiotics unless the animal is sick.

Trusted SourcesThe land, climate and growing season dictate the best natural farming prac-tices for each area, often described along with their products on farm and farmers’ market websites. Wisconsin’s Dane County Farm-ers’ Market, in Madison, provides detailed descriptions of farm products and agricultural practices so cus-tomers can make informed choices. Sometimes, the type of farm makes a difference. “We are intentionally human scale,” says Virginia Goeke, of Sylvan Meadows Farm, in Viroqua, Wisconsin. “We choose to husband our land to promote harmony and synergy. We are creating a sustainable farm ecosys-tem where herbal meadows, prairies,

heirloom gardens, orchards, wood-lands, and rare breeds of livestock and wildlife flourish.” Sometimes, we’d just like some-one else to do the food curating for us. The Kansas City Food Circle requires member farmers to take a pledge to follow certain agricultural practic-es. “When you buy food from our members, you can rely on the co-op’s pledge that it’s been certified naturally grown or that the farmer has USDA Organic certification,” says Akins. Lancaster Farm Fresh Coopera-tive, the joint effort of 100 small-scale family farms providing fresh, organic, seasonal produce, in Leola, Pennsyl-vania, gives similar assurances. The USDA reports that 160,000 farmers nationwide are currently selling to their local markets via farm-ers’ markets, community supported agriculture organizations, restaurants, groceries and institutions, generating health, social, economic and environ-mental benefits for local communities. It keeps growing because we keep asking questions.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.


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Liza Huber on Healthy Meals and Happy Kids

Start With Homemade, Organic Baby Foodby Gerry Strauss

For many actresses, landing a role on the hit show Passions would be a career highlight. For

Liza Huber, daughter of soap opera icon Susan Lucci, a successful acting career was one step en route to her calling as a mother, public speaker and entrepreneur. Her inspiration was to launch Sage Spoonfuls (SageSpoon-fuls.com) to make it easier for parents to make homemade, organic food for

Liza Huber and her four children

their little ones. It’s all about enabling parents to provide a legacy of health, all wrapped up in love.

How did becoming a parent boost your relationship with organic foods and health? I was raised on a diet of mostly fresh, homemade, food and knew it was something I wanted for my own chil-

dren. At that point, I knew the basics; that it was healthier and tasted better than store-bought baby food. The more I learned, the more I became fascinated by how switching to an or-ganic diet positively affects our health.

Why is it vital to introduce organic food during a young-ster’s early development? America’s food supply is loaded with more chemicals and GMOs [geneti-cally modified organisms] than ever before. I believe, as many others do, that the rapid rise of food allergies in children is a direct result. Many chemical pesticides and artificial fla-vors and colors are known to contain carcinogens, suspected hormone disruptors and neurotoxins. It is widely believed that even small doses of these common pesticides can have lasting negative effects on a child’s health. I believe that teaching our kids about the importance of fresh, organic food and the potential dangers of a conventionally processed diet helps set the stage for a lifetime of healthy choices.

How do homemade organics and packaged organics differ? Store-bought baby food, organic or not, is processed to have a long shelf life of up to two years. So much of the nutrient content is lost during process-ing that most manufacturers artificially add it back in, but aren’t obligated to inform consumers. The added nutri-ents are synthetic and aren’t absorbed by the body the same way as naturally occurring nutrients. The taste, color and aroma of commercial baby food isn’t as appeal-ing. By feeding your baby a steady tasty diet of fresh, homemade, organic baby food, you greatly reduce the risk they’ll grow into a picky eater. Plus, making your own baby food is three to five times less expensive than what is store-bought. Homemade food has a far smaller impact on the environment compared with commercial manufacturing, transportation and packaging. By the time a baby turns 1, they will have eaten from nearly 700 jars or pouches of store-bought baby food that gener-

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Which favorite foods do you love to make for your babies and why? I focus on whole foods. Great first foods include bananas, apples, butter-nut squash, pears, avocados, peas and sweet potatoes. Once a baby has suc-cessfully tried a couple of these, start mixing them together. Banana and avocado, apple and butternut squash, and peas and sweet potato are good combos. They’re loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, easy to make and yummy. Avocados’ healthy fat is also essential to brain development.

What key lessons learned from your mother have you carried forward with your young family? Two lessons really stick with me: “Stay open and leave room for life to surprise you,” and “You can have it all… just not all at the same time.” In my teens and 20s, I was a meticulous planner, disappointed if things didn’t go exactly as I wanted. Amazing things happened after taking Mom’s advice to leave myself open to wonder. Growing up, I saw my mom have an amazing career, yet also be a fan-tastic wife and mother. Her secret, and now mine, is to prioritize and focus on one thing at a time, whether it’s work, kids or my husband. This way, every-thing in your life gets 100 percent of your attention some of the time, rather than trying to do everything at the same time, which rarely works.

What’s the best gift a mother can give her child?There’s nothing more important to a child’s overall health and well-being than being raised in a loving, warm environment where they feel safe, loved and important. My deep love for my children guides every decision I make for them. A mother’s intuition is a superpower.

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at [email protected].

You may think you’ve identified your calling, questioned it, become disillusioned, left it

and then come back to it in a differ-ent form. The following clues let you know you’re on the right track.

You realize you’ve been train-ing for this since birth. Even the gritty things, the disappointments, regrets and screwups have all been preparation. Major life disruptions and failures were all just teaching essential lessons so that you can become who you’re called to be. You sense ease. In the face of obstacles—such as doors of suspect-ed opportunity that are shut tight or relentless struggles impeding a course you thought was right—it can be hard to tell if your commitment is just being tested or you’ve veered off course. Such hurdles can be part of the growth process cultivating your “inner hero” necessary for the jour-ney. Trust the sense of movement towards ease, which likely will include supportive synchronicities. Your health may improve. Crav-ings for unhealthy foods will lessen and you’ll feel more energetic. Old aches and pains might disappear; even chronic illness can fade when you’re focused on your life purpose. You feel strangely peaceful, despite reasons to be anxious. Your soul longs to express what you’re on Earth to express, and when you finally rise into alignment with your calling, your soul does a happy dance. Even if everything else seems to be falling apart and others con-sider you crazy, you’ll be centered in peace, relieved that you finally

Signs That You’ve Found Your Calling

by Lissa Rankin

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know what you’re called to do. The universe rolls out the red carpet. When called to do what is needed for the highest good of all beings, the universe bends over backwards to hand you whatev-er you need. No request is too small. Unexpected money flows in and other resources appear just as you’re ready to give up. You’ll know you’re on track, even if it is not quite clear what you’re on track to do. People find you. Few can fulfill a calling alone. Most of us need a tribe to lift us up as we do brave, scary, world-changing things. When you’re aligned with your life purpose, the right people, including magic-wielding mentors, will find you at the right time, if only you’re courageous enough to be vulnerable about what you’re being called to do.

Dr. Lissa Rankin, founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, is the author of Mind Over Medicine, The Fear Cure and The Anatomy of a Calling (TheAnatomyOfACalling.com).


Wilbridge Wellness Group, formerly known as Wil-bridge Consultation Center, has supported clients in Central Ohio for over 25 years. The business

offers both alternative and traditional ways to help peo-ple through the challenges and changes that life brings. The group is composed of a variety of practitioners offering life coaching, emotional therapy, body work, mas-sage, pain relief, allergy treatment and nutrition. For Becky Appelfeller and Pam Hatch, however, it is all about work-ing together to give their clients what they need. Appelfeller has been with Wilbridge Wellness Group since Wilbridge’s beginning. As a life and wellness coach, she practices a holistic approach to healing by utilizing her extensive training in Integrative Energy Medicine. She has 26 years of experience in Gestalt Therapy, Ruben-feld Synergy, Neural Emotional “Tapping” Technique and Bio-Energetic Medicine. Appelfeller focuses on treating the body, mind and spirit of her clients, sometimes working not just with individuals but with families as well. She uses the symbolic-experiential ap-proach to therapy taught by her mentors Carl Whitaker, Ilana Rubenfeld, Joseph Zinker, Sonia Nevis and Scott Walker. Many of her clients have specific somatic complaints with emotional components that keep them from healing. All her techniques are a deeper way of dealing with the physical, emotional and spiritual pain that creates habituated patterns of belief and behavior held as resistances deep in the body. “When you do emotional-bodywork with empa-thy, you can connect deeply with the person. You feel their energy with your hands,” Appelfeller says. “But you don’t want to go beyond the boundary of the person. You want to join them at what’s called the enlivened boundary, because that’s where change happens.” Appelfeller’s focus is to work as comprehensively and integratively as possible. She synergistically combines what she has learned, going deep with the client into their beliefs and patterns of behavior in order to create deep lasting change on both conscious and subconscious levels. “You have to have the person present energetically for change to happen,” Appelfeller explains. “By staying with them, finding where they’re stuck, where energy is not moving, you can join them there and energetically move with them as they create the change they need. It’s very rewarding

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to experience a client’s return to what is authentic to them.” Pam Hatch is another life and wellness coach at Wil-bridge Wellness Group. Her goals are similar to Appel-feller’s, but she uses the Emotional Freedom Technique and yoga, as well as other treatments. “Yoga is fabulous for helping people to tune into what their bodies need,” Hatch says. “The mind and body are totally interconnected. When one is not well, the other is affected deeply by that.” Hatch has over 20 years experience as a counselor and wellness coach. She earned a degree in individual and family counseling from the University of Dayton and a psy-chology degree from The Ohio State University. She started her own private practice so she could work individually with people who felt the need for deeper emotional healing. “Over time with my private practice, I discovered that the medical model wasn’t always the best path for people to find the type of healing and progression in their life struggles that they seemed to want,” Hatch says. “So I began my training in more life coaching and yoga as well. I

incorporate those philosophies to the work I do currently.” Hatch has been with Wilbridge Wellness Group for three years and she works with clients who experience anx-iety, weight issues and depression. Her focus is on helping her clients build pathways for forward progression, instead of focusing on past struggles. “I use more current energy psychology and positive psychology, and modalities like the Emotional Freedom Technique, hypnotherapy, mindfulness techniques and yoga breathing techniques,” she says. In addition to her one-on-one coaching, Hatch offers group sessions on various topics, including EFT for Lasting Change, The Pursuit of Happiness/Overcoming Depression and Anxiety, and the Psychology of Weight Loss. New group sessions start in September; details are on their website. Working together, identifying client needs and referring to each other is what makes the Wilbridge Wellness Group so unique and successful. Along with being knowledgeable and skilled in their own areas of expertise, the practitioners agree they have to be energetically present for their clients. “We’ve learned to be empathetic, and to listen with enlivened interest,” Appelfeller says. “To be successful, a practitioner has to be awake, enlivened and present with what’s happening in the moment not only with the client, but with themselves.” Location: 6797 N. High St., Worthington. For more infor-mation, visit WilbridgeWellness.com. See ad, page 6.

Laurie Zinn is a Columbus-based freelance writer and the owner of Line-By-Line, a digital content management ser-vice for websites, blogs, email marketing and social media. Connect at [email protected].

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Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier

by Jen Haugen

Envision walking the supermarket aisles and picking up a favorite pasta sauce and breakfast cereal,

then adding favorite fruits and vegeta-bles to the cart. When we think about the grocery brands we buy or our go-to recipes, they tend to begin with one common thread—the influence of our mothers—our first teachers about food and cooking. In their Project EAT study, Uni-versity of Minnesota researchers found that Mom has the biggest impact on the family’s eating habits and con-tinues to play a significant role in our food choices, brands and how we cook, even influencing our ideas about health itself by their example.

Cooking TogetherMost of us learn about cooking from our mothers, and one way moms have a tremendous impact on their children is by collaborating on recipes and

cooking meals together. The idea of an at-home “kitchen counter cooking school” doesn’t focus on a hard and fast course on cooking; instead, it’s a place where family members gather around the counter and cook together. This almost guarantees that meals will be healthier and more fun, affording a sense of ongoing adventure where kids can explore ingredients from around the U.S. and even the world. Consider creating a “United States of My Plate” project by preparing a reci-pe from each state during the summer, and then rating the recipes based on taste and flavor (startup tools are at ChooseMyPlate.gov). Our senses are engaged during food preparation activities. While chopping red peppers for a recipe, we are noting their appearance, feeling their texture, smelling their fragrance, hearing the sounds of preparation and likely tasting some on the spot. Involv-ing more of our senses as we explore

our food makes the whole activity more enticing. It helps to adopt Julia Child’s motto: “Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all, have fun.”

Gardening TogetherThe freshest ingredients come from our own gardens and produce the most delicious meals. Gardening as a family can change the way everyone looks at food through the simple act of planting, growing and harvesting. Knowing where everything on the plate comes from makes us more mindful of the energy it takes to grow food, and kids will naturally eat what they help grow. Moms can change the world—right in their own yard or patio—with the power of a traditional or urban garden. Just one square foot of organic gardening space can yield half a pound of fresh fruits and vegetables. A 300-square-foot garden can produce 150 pounds each summer; plus it provides a good workout. In 2011, I started a teaching garden at our local supermarket as a means of showing kids how to grow their own food, with the hope that it would also inspire their families. The goal was to plant the seeds for health-ier habits that would last a lifetime. During its first four years, 52 percent of the students’ parents noted a more positive attitude about fruits and vege-tables exhibited by their own children. After participating in the program, one mother shared her young daughter’s noteworthy query, “Mom, could you go to the store and get me some Swiss chard?” By planting gardens and creating kitchen counter cooking schools at home throughout America, our coun-try could become victorious in ensur-ing that families are healthier. They will be eating healthier foods, working out in the garden and learning about food in a whole new way, all while connecting in a family activity.

Jen Haugen, a registered and licensed dietitian and certified master gardener, is the author of The Mom’s Guide to a Nourishing Garden. She blogs at JenHaugen.com.


Many individuals have made significant strides in the qual-ity, variety and balance of

the foods on their tables. Some of us, however, still need a little help to turn hasty to tasty or dinner to a winner. Here is a list of Central Ohio instructors offering cooking classes featuring healthy, local or seasonal foods, including some designed to meet specific dietary needs. Check out the offerings on their websites; some feature classes this month designed to take advantage of the summer bounty. The Duke of Fork

“Cook well. Eat well. Be well.” That is Chef Mark Zedella’s motto and the driving philosophy behind his

popular classes for cooks of all experi-ence levels. As a certified plant-based cook and graduate of the Plant-Based Nutrition program from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, Zedella’s cuisine is whole food, plant-based and culinarily creative! This local celebrity chef strives for simplicity in what he demonstrates for cooks, explaining that, “When you get into a kitchen, it should be fun!” “I want to show people easy cooking methods that take 30 minutes or less using plant-based foods, and also a demonstration of batch cook-ing,” Zedella notes. “That way, when you get home at the end of a long day, you have minimal work to get a good, healthy meal on the table. You don’t have to settle for take-out food, and you don’t have to compromise when it comes to your diet.” That is no doubt why “Healthy in

a Hurry” is one of Zedella’s most re-quested classes. Chef Mark also offers a seasonal cooking class once every season, a session devoted to “One-Pot Meals” in the fall, and other demon-strations as well. Pre-registration is required.

For more information, call 614-306-6843 or visit DukeOfFork.com.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

With demand for cooking classes on the rise, the Franklin Park Conserva-tory recently added a second demo kitchen. The new customizable kitch-en in the Wells Barn helps Franklin Park offer classes tailored to adults with a wide variety of interests and needs. “Beat the Wheat” is one exam-ple, featuring gluten-free and vege-tarian selections, as well as “Flours to Flowers” with a menu devoted to vegetarian dishes. The seasonally refreshed class schedule incorporates the talents of eight to ten instructors from all walks of life, observes Allison Hendricks, Culinary Educator at the Conservatory. Sourcing fresh produce for the classes is a snap as the Conservato-ry has the largest public education garden in the U.S. Look for special programming in the second week of August in celebration of Ohio’s Local Foods Week. Discounts are offered to Franklin Park Conservatory members.

Location: 1777 E. Broad St., Colum-bus. For more information, call 614-715-8000 or visit FPConservatory.org.

Positively Plants

Anyone can watch a documentary about nutrition, read a book or listen to a presentation. Until they see how easy it is to prepare delectable plant-based dishes, however, they are not going to commit to a healthy diet. That is why Positively Plants instructor Beth Perera concentrates on food facts and evidence-based research, but presents it in a fun way. “The food is delicious, and that’s what I show people in class,” Perera adds. “People leave both energized and empowered.” A Columbus native, Perera also is a member of the Physicians Commit-tee for Responsible Medicine, and a certified Food for Life instructor. Beth recently accepted a position as Gener-al Manager at Wellness Forum Health. Positively Plants’ priority to “treat people with diet and lifestyle changes first” is incorporated into Beth’s class schedule. Class offerings include Kick-start Your Health, Diet for Diabetes, Cancer Prevention & Survival, Heart Health, Food Over Medicine and Women’s Health. Most classes are offered as either a single cooking/nutrition class, or as part of a series. Each two-hour class features three recipes, typically one recipe each for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For more information, call 802-342-2946 or visit PositivelyPlants.com. Wellness Forum Foods

Because the classes are priced reason-ably and do not repeat, individ-uals interested in plant-based eating options

could make a habit of taking classes at the Wellness Forum, and they do. The most popular option is “Wine & Dine,” a BYOB option offered once

Healthy Cooking Classes in Central Ohio

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More women are becoming farmers, bringing with them a passion for producing or-

ganic and sustainably raised fare and transforming America’s food system. The U.S. Census of Agriculture reports that their numbers rose by more than 20 percent between 2002 and 2012, to 288,264.

Historic Roots“Women have played an integral role in farming for centuries, but in the last 100 years they’ve started to self-organize and be recognized for their important work,” says University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith, Ph.D., author of Sow-ing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I and editor of the UC Food Observ-er. “During that war, the Women’s Land Army of America, a female-led initiative, recruited nearly 20,000 most-ly middle-class urban and suburban women to enter the agricultural sector as wage laborers at farms, dairies and

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canneries, often in rural areas, where farmers urgently needed help while the male labor force was off fighting.” Women also helped feed Amer-icans during the Victory Garden era of World War II. “It’s also estimated that more than 40 percent of fruits and vegetables consumed on the Ameri-can home front then were grown in school, home, community and work-place gardens,” says Hayden-Smith, possibly resulting in America’s highest period of produce consumption ever. When the commercial organic in-dustry launched in the 1990s, women organized to provide overlooked and undervalued perspectives. The wake-up call for Denise O’Brien, an organic vegetable farmer and owner of Rolling Hills Acres, near Atlantic, Iowa, came during the farm economic crisis of the preceding decade. Although still con-sidered “just” farm wives, “It was the women on the farms that had foreseen where things were heading, because they often kept the accounting books, though nobody took their voices seri-

a month, though the seasonal classes also often fill up quickly. Instructor Chef Del Sroufe is also the producer of the acclaimed doc-umentary, “Forks Over Knives,” and author of the best-selling cookbook of the same name. Some of the topics offered by Chef Del include Intro to Grains, Healthy Vegan Baking, and Gluten-Free Cooking. Sroufe recently released his second cookbook, “Better Than Vegan.” “Our cooks get to learn how to take their plant-based lifestyle and make a delicious meal,” explains Whitnie Carter, general manager at Wellness Forum Foods. The dining area features unique community seating. “People enjoy coming to our classes because they not only make foods, they make friends,” Carter relates. July’s classes include “A Taste of Tuscany.” Regis-tration a day in advance is required, with discounts available for Wellness Forum members.

Location: 510 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Columbus. For more information, call 614-888-3663 or visit WellnessFo-rumFoods.com.

Marge Veeder is a Midwest-based freelance writer who enjoys research-ing and writing about healthy living, education, communications and generational influences.


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ously,” O’Brien recalls. This launched O’Brien’s agri-culture activism: balancing farming, raising children and serving as a national advocate and spokeswoman for women in agriculture in an eco-logical and just food system. In 1997, she launched the Women, Food and Ag Network to collectively advocate for a stronger voice. “Throughout history, women in agriculture have been relegated to providing assistance, rather than mak-ing decisions,” O’Brien explains. “It’s up to us as women to collaboratively support each other while challenging the system.”

Cultivating ChangeFor her 50th birthday, Paula Fore-man gave her life a new chapter. She launched her midlife “second act” in 2007 with Encore Farm, a name that serves as a rallying mantra for her peers. “The name is a tribute declaring that fresh starts and new beginnings can happen at any age,” explains Foreman, now an urban farmer in St. Paul, Minnesota. Embodying this business moxie, she chose to spe-

cialize, producing one thing very well: organic dried beans. Relinda Walker, of Walker Organ-ic Farms, outside Savannah, Georgia, represents a cadre of “boomerang” farmers; women that return to the land to continue a family farm with a com-mitment to organics. Like many farm kids, after college, Walker left to pur-sue a corporate career in the city. Then the 9/11 terror attack shifted her prior-ities. “All roads led me to coming back home and growing food,” she says. Launched in 2005, Walker’s farm was one of southern Georgia’s first organic operations, yielding specialty varieties like rainbow carrots in vivid shades of purple, orange and red.

Future Femme PowerYoung women in their 20s and 30s are adding energy, diversity, vibrancy and fresh outlooks to the female farming movement. Lindsey Morris Carpenter runs Grassroots Farm, in Monroe, Wisconsin, a diversified operation of certified organic vegetables and pastured livestock, in partnership with her mother, Gail Carpenter. “A crucial key to farming hap-

piness is being a good neighbor,” she shares. “I call around when I see livestock and pets outside of fenc-es; maintain my fences; share my garlic and potato seed; and always invite neighbors to parties and events, even though they may not attend. Even if others’ personal lifestyle and farming philosophies are radical opposites, we still have our physical location and appreciation of nature in common, and that’s big.” “The women farmer movement is just a toddler,” sums up O’Brien. “We’ve come a long way, but we’re not there yet, especially with repre-sentation on the national leadership platform.” It’s easy to support female growers at local farmers’ markets. Cultivating change can be reward-ing—and tasty.

Lisa Kivirist is the author of the new book Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Wom-en Farmers and a senior fellow at the University of Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. Her family runs the energy-independent Inn Ser-endipity Farm and B&B, in southwest-ern Wisconsin.


In 2015, manufactur-ers of commercial dog and cat foods

and treats issued 28 recalls, some for multiple products, due to the potential presence of listeria or salmonella bacteria, mold, dangerous levels of cumulatively harm-ful propylene glycol, inadequate thiamine, elevated levels of vitamin D, off odors or labeling problems (Tinyurl.com/PetFoodRecallList). In response, homemade treats have grown in pop-ularity to ensure that pets enjoy safe and healthy snacks. “Most summer fruits work naturally to cool the body,” advises Cathy Alinovi, co-author of Dinner PAWsible: A Cookbook of Nutritious Homemade Meals for Cats and Dogs, in Pine Village, Indiana. “Healthful treats, made from the best ingredients, are a good way to take a break from summer heat.” She suggests taking a refreshing look at low-calorie fruits and veggies such as stuffed celery used in creative,

COOL CHOWIcy Treats for Hot Summer Days

by Sandra Murphy

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genetic modification) where possible; tuna or salmon in a pouch

is safer than BPA-canned fish.

tasty ways. After removing strings, fill celery logs with plain yogurt and freeze. To serve, cut into one-bite pieces appropri-ate for a dog’s size. Another easy favorite is filling an ice cube tray two-thirds full with Greek-style or traditional plain

yogurt mixed with diced strawber-ries or whole blueberries and freeze overnight. For cats, omit the fruit and instead add bits of mercury-free water-packed tuna or salmon as a special treat. Add fresh or dried cat-nip to catch Kitty’s attention. “Once when fixing dinner, I dropped a piece of frozen yellow squash and the dogs dove for it,” says writer Livia J. Washburn, in Azle, Texas, of her Chihuahuas. “Nicki waits for things to hit the floor; Nora showed her game face and won the Squash War.” “Obesity is the number one nutritional disease affecting our pets, so summertime activities that avoid overheating are vital for overall

health,” says Veterinarian Jeff Werber, a veterinary medical journalist with a Los Angeles practice. “Proper nutrition is critical—not only to the foods we feed, but to the treats we give.” Twelve years ago, Rick Wood-ford’s Belgian Malinois/Labrador mix, Jackson, was diagnosed with lym-phoma. In order to keep him eating, Woodford shared his own food. Jack-son lived an additional four years, in part due to improved nutrition. “Por-tion control is important,” he says. “What’s right for an 80-pound dog is way too much for a 30-pounder.” Woodford, the author of Feed Your Best Friend Better and Chow, lives near Portland, Oregon. Frosty Paws is a lower lactose ver-sion of ice cream for dogs and discrim-inating cats. Recipes for homemade versions can be found online. The ba-sics are one ripe, mashed banana, 32 ounces of plain or vanilla yogurt and two tablespoons of honey, all mixed in a blender and frozen in small ice cube trays. Variations may substitute goat’s milk yogurt or add a quarter-cup of strawberries, cranberries or blueberries for antioxidants in lieu of the honey. Frozen vegetable broth, primed with added bits of cooked chopped spinach, broccoli, carrots or a small cheese cube, is a hit with dogs. Cats like theirs with tidbits of chicken, turkey or a few shreds of cheese. Using a bone-shaped ice cube tray lets humans know it’s the pet’s treat. “When I was developing frozen treat recipes, my husband came in from the yard one hot afternoon and went straight to the freezer,” says Paris Permenter about John Bigley, co-authors of The Healthy Hound Cookbook, in Cedar Park, Texas, who live with mixed breeds Irie and Tiki. “I watched him eat two helpings of the dog ice cream and then told him what it was. We often share our food with our dogs. It was nice for them to share their goodies with us!” The bottom line for the best summertime treats is to go healthy, be creative, use fresh ingredients, don’t overindulge and stay cool.

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Avoid peanut and other nut butters or any ingredient with xylitol, grapes and raisins, macadamia nuts, coffee and caffeine, onions, chives, garlic, nuts and salty snack foods. Choc-olate is also on the no-go list; the darker the chocolate, the worse it is for pets; baking chocolate is the most dangerous. If a pet eats any of these, try to determine how much and contact the family veterinarian, a veterinary emergency clinic or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Cen-ter at 888-426-4435.

For a full list of foods to avoid, visit Tinyurl.com/ASPCA-Foods2Avoid.

Fido’s Frozen Fruit Pupsicles

4 cups water1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses (optional)1 cup fresh fruit (no grapes or raisins), chopped

Wash and core all fruit. Blueberries and strawberries are popular with most dogs, while others enjoy melons, peaches and apples.

Chop fruit into bite-sized pieces.

Mix fruit with water and molasses.

Freeze the mix in ice cube trays, small tubs or Popsicle molds.

Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

Mango Sorbet

2 ripe mangos, peeledJuice of 1 orangeJuice of 1 lime½ cup unsweetened almond milk

Add all ingredients to a blender and purée.

Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze overnight.

Transfer frozen cubes to a zip-top plastic bag; stores up to 2 months in the freezer.


Watermelon Slush Low-calorie watermelon is high in potassium and magnesium plus vitamins A and C; filled with fluid, it helps prevent dehydration. Black-strap molasses has less sugar and more minerals than other sweeteners.

2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed½ cup strawberries1 Tbsp. blackstrap molasses½ cup coconut water1 cup ice

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix.

Serve in a bowl as a slushie treat or pour into ice cube trays and freeze.

Or share a slice of fun. Many dogs love plain watermelon slices. Be sure the animal doesn’t eat the seeds or rind.


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Frosty Treats for Furry Friends Cooling Recipes

Plum and Apple Coolers

One batch makes enough cubes to treat both a large- and medium-size dog.

(10-lb dog: 1 to 2 cubes; 20-lb dog: 3 to 4 cubes; 40-lb dog: 4 to 5 cubes; 60-lb dog: 5 to 6 cubes; 80-lb dog: 6 to 7 cubes; 100-lb dog: 7 to 8 cubes)

6 plums, washed and pitted 1 Tbsp filtered water, to begin1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch cubes (no seeds)

Purée the plums and water in a blend-er or food processor. Add another 1 or 2 tablespoons of water if needed.

Spread the apples in the ice cube tray and spoon the plum purée on top. Don’t pack, or it will become a denser cube.

Freeze for 4 hours.

Serve the cubes one by one (outdoors may be best) or in a big bowl.

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dailyHTH Farm Market – See website for day-spe-cific hours. Fresh seasonal produce, plants and mulch, locally-raised beef and chicken, plus specialty items such as brown eggs, jams, jellies, Amish cheese and pies. 2340 W Dub-lin-Granville Rd, Linworth. 614-266-9377. FarmersMarketColumbus.com.Summit Ridge Farm Market – CLOSED Mondays. See website for day-specific hours. Fresh produce, local honey, Amish baked goods, brown eggs, jams, jerky and more.14282 National Rd SW, Reynoldsburg. 614-864-4040. SummitRidgeFarmMarket.com.

tuesdayPearl Market – 10:30am-1pm. This urban market delivers a merchant mix reflective of the rich cultural diversity of Central Ohio, including a wide array of locally-grown pro-duce, hand-crafted merchandise and delicious food. 19 N Pearl St, Columbus. 614-645-5061. DowntownColumbus.com/ PearlMarket.Franklinton Produce Market – 3-7pm. 1003 W Town St, Columbus. FranklintonGardens.org/Market.Hilliard Farm Market – 4-7pm. 5445 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard. HilliardFarmMarket.com.

wednesdayOutdoor Farm and Handcraft Market – 2-7pm. 508 N Cassady Ave, Bexley. 614-252-3951. BexleyNaturalMarket.org.Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Locally produced fruits, veggies, herbs, breads, pork, beef, flowers and dairy, plus specialty products such as jerky, organic dog food and treats, gourmet granola and soy candles. 1945 Ridgeview Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-583-5057. UAOH.net.

fridayPearl Market – 10:30am-1pm. This urban market delivers a merchant mix reflective of the rich cultural diversity of Central Ohio, including a wide array of locally-grown pro-duce, hand-crafted merchandise and delicious food. 19 N Pearl St, Columbus. 614-645-5061. DowntownColumbus.com/ PearlMarket.

saturdayWorthington Farmers Market – 8am-Noon. Central Ohio’s largest farmers’ market, with more than 70 vendors offering locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally produced cheeses, jams, jellies, honey and maple syrup, high-quality cuts of meat from carefully raised farm animals, eggs from pastured chickens, flowers, herbs, plants, homemade soaps, and foodstuffs. 7227 N High St, Worthington. 614-285-5341. WorthingtonFarmersMarket.com.Grove City Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. From peaches to homemade jellies and baked goods, plus tomatoes to sweet corn on the cob. 4035 Broadway, Grove City. 614-875-9762. GCChamber.org/Farmers-Market.North Market Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Central Ohio’s oldest farmers’ market, serving the community since 1876. 59 Spruce St, Co-lumbus. 614-463-9664. NorthMarket.com.Union County Farmers Market – 8-11am. Seasonal offerings of locally grown, raised, baked and made goods. 160 E 6th St, Marysville. 937-644-8530. UnionCountyFarmersMarket.com.Clintonville Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. A producer-only market, where everything for sale is grown or made by a local farmer or cottage food producer. 3535 N High St, Columbus. ClintonvilleFarmersMarket.org.Powell Chamber Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. Come support local vendors who pro-duce homemade, home-baked, or homegrown items. 240 N Liberty St, Powell. 614-888-1090. Facebook.com/PowellChamberFarmersMarket.Sunbury Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. Home grown and homemade products from local vendors. 39 E Granville St, Sunbury. 740-965-2860. Facebook.com/SunburyFarmers Market.C.W. Farmers’ Market – CLOSED July 30. 9am-Noon. One of Ohio’s longest running out-door markets. 36 S High St, Canal Winchester. 614-270-5053. TheCWFM.com.

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Dublin Farmers’ Market – 3:30-6:30pm. A mid-week market providing fresh, local prod-ucts that are grown and made with the highest authenticity. 4261 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Dub-lin. 614-327-0102. DublinFarmersMarket.com.Franklin Park Conservatory Farmers’ Mar-ket – 3:30-6:30pm. Seasonal vegetables and fruits, flowers and plants, baked goods, honey, sauces, oils and vinegars, as well as cooking and wellness demonstrations, food trucks, live music and kids’ crafts. 1777 E Broad St, Columbus. 614-715-8000. FPConservatory.org.

thursdayReynoldsburg Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. 1520 Davidson Dr, Reynoldsburg. 614-322-6839. Facebook.com/ReynoldsburgFarmers-Market.All Life Community Farmers’ Market – 3:30-6:30pm. Cooking demonstrations and locally grown fresh fruits and veggies. 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 740-201-8242. AllLifeCommunity.org.Bexley Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Where farms meet Main Street. Local produce, meats and cheeses, children’s events, live music, food trucks. 2111 E Main St., Bexley. BexleyFarm-ersMarket.com.Easton Farmers Market – 4-7pm. Live music from local musicians, children’s activities, chef demonstrations. Free food storage in the Veggie Valet while shopping or dining at Easton. 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus. EastonFarm-ersMarket.org.New Albany Farmers Market – 4-7pm. Over 60 vendors and 10 food trucks, artists, music and more. 200 Market Sq, New Albany. 614-390-2733. Facebook.com/NAFarmersMarket.Olde Pickerington Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Fresh Ohio-grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods and more. 89 N Center St, Pickerington. 614-681-1440. Face-book.com/OldePickeringtonFarmersMarket.Plain City Farmers’ Market – 4:30-7pm. Fresh fruits and veggies, baked and canned goods, pet treats, plants and cut flowers, live music and activities for children and adults. 105 W Main St, Plain City. Facebook.com/PlainCity-FarmersMarket.

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TUESDAY, JULY 5Essential Oils 101 with Melody Lynn Jenkins – 6-8pm. Essential oils can be used in several aspects of life, including helping maintain good health and personal hygiene, cleaning the home, or even cooking in the kitchen. Learn how a few basic oils and blends can eliminate the need for chemicals and be a natural alternative. $10. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

FRIDAY, JULY 8Om2Vibe: Wine, Wisdom and Energy – 5:30-8pm. An evening filled with the flow of inspiration, empowerment and heightened vibration. Wisdom coach, poet and energy worker Satori Seals will lead the group in this interactive and soul-nurtur-ing group coaching session, complete with music and complimentary wine or tea. $20. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 9Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. Yin yoga focuses on loos-ening ligaments and tendons, as well as tightened hips, shoulders and ankles. Yin uses gravity instead of muscle to hold poses, and long, deep holds to work on stiff joints. $15. Yoga Happiness Studio, 219 E Arcadia Ave, Columbus. 614-446-2091. [email protected]. YogaHappiness.us.Meditation for Beginners – 10-11am. Learn to manage peace instead of stress. This begin-ner-level class is about how to overcome anxiety, manage pain and bring inner calm and clarity. We will explore several techniques and meditation styles for all types of people, including those who have never meditated before. Led by Certified Meditation Instructor and Reiki Master Teacher Sheri Mollica-Rathburn. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.New Moon Wild Woman Circle – 7-9pm. In collaboration with Chris Maddox’s “The Wild Woman Project,” PAI instructor and Wild Woman Circle Leader Sara Goff will gather women each new moon in the spirit of sisterhood. The new moon has long been revered as a powerful time for setting intentions, which are then nourished as the moon grows into fullness. Please bring a journal and pen. $20. Pre-registration required. PAI Yoga and Fitness, 6367 Sawmill Rd, Dublin. 614-397-8230. [email protected]. PAI-YogaFitness.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 12Creative Class: Create a Pendulum with Melo-dy Lynn Jenkins – 6-8pm. Join us for an evening of fun and creativity. Items have more meaning when made with our own hands and energy. Our creations might also inspire us with ideas for

personal gifts to give at birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. Learn about the art of dowsing. Pre-registration required. $20. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

FRIDAY, JULY 15Yin Yoga: Trivia Night – 6-7:15pm. Join us as we combine Yin yoga with trivia questions designed to help us relax and breathe. $15. Yoga Happiness Studio, 219 E Arcadia Ave, Columbus. 614-446-2091. [email protected]. Yoga-Happiness.us.Discover and Transform Your “Beloofs” – 7-8:30pm. Join us for an evening of reading and discussion, as we witness and experience Healing Hypnotherapy. Access unconscious memories of this life, pre-birth events, and the “beloofs” and self-deprectating behaviors they create. Finally, we will re-frame the old beloofs into powerful new beliefs and behaviors. $10. Renew Wellness, 287 W. Johnstown Rd., Columbus. 614-305-5102. [email protected]. Renew-Well-ness-Center.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 16Introduction to Better Posture – 9-10:30am. For those with persistent neck and shoulder pain. Discover what good posture is, plus how bad posture creates pain and burning sensations. Learn basic exercises and posture techniques with Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and STOTT PILATES-certified instructor Karen Takahima. Free. One to One Physical Therapy and Pilates Fitness, 4041 N High St, Ste 203-D, Columbus. 614-583-9232. OnePTPilates.com.Outdoor Yoga to Live Music – 10-11:30am. Join instructor Loretta Zedella and guitarist Michael Barr for movement under the trees at Dublin’s Scioto Park. We will meet in the shelter in case of light rain, or move to the Dublin Rec Center front room in case of heavy rain. All levels are welcome, age 13 and up. Light refreshments provided after class. $20. Dublin Scioto Park, 7377 Riverside Dr, Dublin. 614-410-4550. LorettaZedella.com.Workshop: Headstands, Handstands and Hop-ping Foundations – 12:30-3pm. For those who wish to safely incorporate a headstand or hand-stand into a vinyasa flow. We will cover anatomy and safety, foundational techniques, props and partner work, plus strength and flexibility home-work for continued progress. $30. Pre-registration required. PAI Yoga and Fitness, 6367 Sawmill Rd, Dublin. 614-397-8230. [email protected]. PAIYogaFitness.com.

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TUESDAY, JULY 26Healing With Crystals with Joseph Floyd – 6-9pm. Discover the energy of crystals, from how they work to how they can be use on mental, physical and spiritual levels. We will go over basics of frequency, how to feel them, cleansing and clearing, plus meditation to reduce anxiety. Learn grounding techniques, and how to balance energy. $20. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

Technique, developed in the 1980s by D. Gary Young, is based on research of essential oils and their efficacy in strengthening the body’s natural defenses, as well as a vita-flex technique used by the Lakota Sioux to stimulate the muscles and nervous system.We will also explore the Neuro Aricular Technique (NAT). Pre-registration re-quired. $150. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20Cooking With the Seasons: Summer – 6-8pm. Join The Duke of Fork, Chef Mark Zedella, for a dose of healthy and tasty. Summer is a time to enjoy the delicious flavor and nourishment of fresh produce. This class will provide demonstrations on how to prepare and savor seasonal dishes using ingredients from the local farmers’ market or a backyard garden, including watermelon gazpacho and zucchini pasta with cashew béchamel sauce. $50/members, $55/non-members. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus. 614-715-8022. TheDukeOfFork.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 21Are You an Empath? with C. Bean – 6-9pm. For those who have been told they are “too sensitive,” do not feel like they “fit in,” have “emotional swings,” or become overwhelmed in crowds. Be-ing sensitive to the feelings of others might often feel lke a burden, challenge, or even a curse. Em-path traits are inherited, and can be used as a tool to navigate the world. Learn how to stay focused and grounded, as well as how to discern which feelings and emotions are personal and belong to others. $30. The Reiki Center, 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-486-8323. TheReikiCenter.net.

SATURDAY, JULY 23Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. Yin yoga focuses on loos-ening ligaments and tendons, as well as tightened hips, shoulders and ankles. Yin uses gravity instead of muscle to hold poses, and long, deep holds to work on stiff joints. $15. Yoga Happiness Studio, 219 E Arcadia Ave, Columbus. 614-446-2091.


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sundayYoga Well Being – 10:30-11:45pm. This class is based in the Hatha tradition. The moves are challenging, yet simple and accessible to all. Open to new and veteran students. Practice prop-er breathing and meditation in a warmed room. Yoga-Well-Being, 1510 Hess St, Columbus. 614-432-7553. YWBYoga.com.Advanced Yingjie Tai Chi – 3-4pm. This Tai Chi style blends various martial arts into a philosophy designed to develop strength, relaxation, and self-defense. Positive energy for stress relief. $35/session, $85/monthly. The Grey Budha, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614-975-7683. GreyBudha.Weebly.com.Yin Yoga – 6-7pm. Lengthen connective tissue by releasing into each posture for three to five min-utes. Open to all, but not recommended for those in the third trimester of pregnancy. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. [email protected]. ShiftGrandview.com.

mondayMorning Meditation – 8:30-9am. An empow-ering and relaxing way to set the tone for the day or week. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. [email protected]. ShiftGrandview.com.HYE 90 – 9-10:30am. This community hot yoga class includes 26 postures and two breathing ex-ercises. Participants will sweat, breathe and heal. Please bring a mat, large towel and water. Space is limited, please pre-register through the MIND-BODY app. Donation-based. Hot Yoga Escape, 17311 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon. 209-606-1856.

SpinExpress Classes – Noon-12:45pm. Get the heart pumping over the lunch hour. Drop-ins wel-come. PAI Yoga and Fitness, 6367 Sawmill Rd, Dublin. 614-397-8230. [email protected]. PAIYogaFitness.com.Noon Beginners Basics Yoga – Noon-1pm. Join Kris Tann for a fit way to start the second half of the day. PAI Yoga and Fitness, 5576 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus. 614-397-8230. [email protected]. PAIYogaFitness.com.Next Level: High Intensity Training – 5:30-6:30pm. This total body workout shocks muscles with an always-changing format and set of ex-ercises. Any fitness level can have benefit from this program. Builds endurance, reduces body fat and increases flexibility. $10. Elite Physiques, 350 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center. 740-548-3637. ElitePhysiquesInc.com.HYE 90 – 5:30-7pm. See Monday 9-10:30am listing. Space is limited, please pre-register through the MINDBODY app. Donation-based. Hot Yoga Escape, 17311 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon. 209-606-1856.Fascial Release Class – 7-8pm. Incorporate foam rollers, trigger point props, stability equipment, developmental patterning, and yoga to uniquely access and work through tension, pain, and stress. Taught by Dr. Melinda Cooksey. $20. All Life Community Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 614-563-0997. AllLifeCommunity.org.Flow and Let Go – 7:30-8:30pm. This upbeat vin-yasa class begins with a slow warm up, then moves into a rhythmic and continuous flow, building lots of heat and momentum. Clear the mind, work the body and end in a relaxed state of calmness. Yoga-Well-Being, 1510 Hess St, Columbus. 614-432-7553. YWBYoga.com.

tuesdayHYE 90 – 9-10:30am. See Monday 9-10:30am listing. Space is limited, please pre-register through the MINDBODY app. Donation-based. Hot Yoga Escape, 17311 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon. 209-606-1856.Tea for Tuesdays – 10am-6pm. During regular Tuesday business hours, come sample a warm tea in the cold months, and a cool tea in the warm months. Free. Boline Apothecary. 15 W Dunedin Rd., Co-lumbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.Mid-Day Hatha Yoga – 12:15-1pm. Prep the body to handle the rest of the day centered, grounded, but stimulated and strong. Open to all levels. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. [email protected]. Shift-Grandview.com.HYE 90 – 6-7:30pm. See Monday 9-10:30am listing. Space is limited, please pre-register through the MINDBODY app. Donation-based. Hot Yoga Escape, 17311 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon. 209-606-1856.Mellow Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. This restorative class helps to limber up, expand a stiff back and de-fog a clouded mind. Yoga-Well-Being, 1510 Hess St, Columbus. 614-432-7553. YWBYoga.com.

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THURSDAY, JULY 28Sunset Yoga – 7-9pm. PAI Yoga and Fitness studio has partnered with Jorgensen Farms to offer yoga classes at sunset. Participants will be led on a tour of the 65-acre organic farm, followed by a one-hour yoga session in a flower field. Refreshments will be served afterward in the farm’s historic barn. In case of inclement weather, the barn will also be used for the yoga session. All levels of yoga experience welcome. Please bring a beverage of choice and a yoga mat. All proceeds support Jorgensen Farms. Pre-registration required. $30. Jorgensen Farms, 5851 E Walnut St, Westerville. 614-656-4476. [email protected]. PAI-YogaFitness.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 29Feng Shui: The Architecture of Mind Body Spirit – Jul 29-30. 8:30am-5pm. This two-day international conference is designed for feng shui practitioners, though holistic practitioners from other fields are welcome to attend. Learn the science of why feng shui works, including how it exactly mimics a newly developed science called behavioral epigenetics, plus discover how spontaneous success can be realized through fol-lowing the teachings of cellular science. Lunch provided each day. $299. All Life Community Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 614-837-8370. Feng-Shui-Institute-of-America.com/Conference. See ad, page 33.


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wednesdayMorning Meditation – 8:30-9am. An empow-ering and relaxing way to set the tone for the day or week. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. [email protected]. ShiftGrandview.com.HYE 90 – 9-10:30am. See Monday 9-10:30am listing. Space is limited, please pre-register through the MINDBODY app. Donation-based. Hot Yoga Escape, 17311 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon. 209-606-1856.Chair Yoga – 11:15am-12:15pm. Designed for those who might have difficulty using a yoga mat, this class is suitable for all levels of practice and includes standing poses and balances, plus work along a wall to lengthen and strengthen the body. Taught by Sipra Pimputkar. $15. Yoga-Well-Be-ing, 1510 Hess St, Columbus. 614-432-7553. YWBYoga.com.Noon Beginners Basics Yoga – Noon-1pm. Join Kris Tann for a fit way to start the second half of the day. PAI Yoga and Fitness, 5576 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus. 614-397-8230. [email protected]. PAIYogaFitness.com.HYE 90 – 5:30-7pm. See Monday 9-10:30am listing. Space is limited, please pre-register through the MINDBODY app. Donation-based. Hot Yoga Escape, 17311 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon. 209-606-1856.Kundalini Yoga – 5:45-7:45pm. An all-encompass-ing yoga that uses pranayam (breathing techniques), yoga posture, movements, mantra, deep relaxation, and meditation. Flexibility is not required, however, and open mind is important. $15/drop-in, $12/two or more classes. Center for Wholeness, 4041 N High St, Ste 100, Columbus. 614-596-6385. [email protected]. CFWOhio.org.Tai Chi – 6-7pm. A moving meditation done stand-ing that centers and grounds the practitioner. Build strength and balance in the physical body while enhancing internal vital energy. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. [email protected]. ShiftGrandview.com.Beginning Yingjie Tai Chi – 6:30-8pm. This Tai Chi style blends various martial arts into a philos-ophy designed to develop strength, relaxation, and self-defense. Positive energy for stress relief. $35/session, $85/monthly. The Grey Budha, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614-975-7683. GreyBudha.Weebly.com.

thursdayHYE 90 – 9-10:30am. See Monday 9-10:30am listing. Space is limited, please pre-register through the MINDBODY app. Donation-based. Hot Yoga Escape, 17311 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon. 209-606-1856.

Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Participants build strength, plus increase flexibility and balance. Poses move gracefully from one to the next, using the inhalation and exhalation of the breath as a guide for each movement. Taught by Lisa Chorey. $15/drop-in. Elite Physiques, 350 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center. 740-548-3637. ElitePhysiquesInc.com.Mid-Day Hatha Yoga – 12:15-1pm. Prep the body to handle the rest of the day centered, grounded, but stimulated and strong. Open to all levels. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. [email protected]. Shift-Grandview.com.TRXExpress Classes – Noon-12:45pm. Get a lunchtime workout in with this midday fitness pro-gram. Drop-ins welcome. PAI Yoga and Fitness, 5576 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus. 614-397-8230. [email protected]. PAIYogaFitness.com.Turtle Flow Yoga – 6:35-7:35pm. Experience completeness by integrating breath and movement to create a powerful and stabilizing, yet delicate and meditative flow. The measured pace supports quality of breath, postural alignment, and aware-ness of the body and mind. Great for beginners to advanced yogis. $15. Arena District Athletic Club, 325 John H. McConnell Blvd, Ste 150, Columbus. 614-719-9616. MaggieFekete.com.Columbus Threshold Choir Rehearsal – 7-8:30pm. For those who can carry a tune, and enjoy conveying kindness through singing. This all-female choir is dedicated to singing at the bed-sides of those struggling between living and dying, in hospitals, hospices, extended care facilities and private residences in the Columbus metropolitan area. Free. Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus. 614-600-2460. [email protected]. ThresholdChoir.org/Columbus.Kundalini Yoga with Emily Willen – 7-8:30pm. Walk-ins welcome. No preregistration necessary. $15. All Life Community Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. 330-701-0161. AllLifeCommunity.org.Yoga Well Being – 7:15-8:30pm. This class is based in the Hatha tradition. The moves are chal-lenging, yet simple and accessible to all. Open to new and veteran students. Practice proper breathing and meditation in a warmed room. Yoga-Well-Being, 1510 Hess St, Columbus. 614-432-7553. YWBYoga.com.

fridayHYE 90 – 9-10:30am. See Monday 9-10:30am listing. Space is limited, please pre-register through the MINDBODY app. Donation-based. Hot Yoga Escape, 17311 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon. 209-606-1856.SpinExpress Classes – Noon-12:45pm. Get the heart pumping over the lunch hour. Drop-ins wel-come. PAI Yoga and Fitness, 6367 Sawmill Rd, Dublin. 614-397-8230. [email protected]. PAIYogaFitness.com.TRXExpress Classes – Noon-12:45pm. Get a lunchtime workout in with this midday fitness pro-gram. Drop-ins welcome. PAI Yoga and Fitness, 5576 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus. 614-397-8230. [email protected]. PAIYogaFitness.com.

Yoga Well Being – 2-3:15pm. This class is based in the Hatha tradition. The moves are challenging, yet simple and accessible to all. Open to new and veteran students. Practice proper breathing and meditation in a warmed room. Yoga-Well-Being, 1510 Hess St, Columbus. 614-432-7553. YW-BYoga.com.Dancing Mindfulness – 7:30-9pm. For beginners and experienced movers alike, this meditation and creative movement class explores the mind-body connection and mindfulness through dance. $10 suggested donation. Center for Wholeness, 4140 N High St, Ste 100, Columbus. 614-784-8488. DancingMindfulness.com.

saturdayHYE 90 – 10-11:30am. See Monday 9-10:30am listing. Space is limited, please pre-register through the MINDBODY app. Donation-based. Hot Yoga Escape, 17311 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon. 209-606-1856.Yoga Well Being – 10:30-11:45pm. This class is based in the Hatha tradition. The moves are challenging, yet simple and accessible to all. Open to new and veteran students. Practice prop-er breathing and meditation in a warmed room. Yoga-Well-Being, 1510 Hess St, Columbus. 614-432-7553. YWBYoga.com.HYE 90 – Noon-1:30pm. See Monday 9-10:30am listing. Space is limited, please pre-register through the MINDBODY app. Donation-based. Hot Yoga Escape, 17311 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon. 209-606-1856.

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APOTHECARY

BOLINE APOTHECARYLily Shahar Kunning, Owner15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus614-517-0466Lily@BolineApothecary.comBolineApothecary.com

We are an old-fashioned apothecary that makes tonics and body care for the community. Our shop is run by an herb-

alist who uses time-tested, tried-and-true methods to select and curate her “good for you” offerings. We also carry local and national lines of homeopathic remedies, Ayurvedic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dried bulk herbs, spices, body care ingredients and essential oils. Classes are held regularly on the demonstration and hands-on creation of human and pet remedies. Many of our raw ingredients are sourced locally, so be sure to visit regularly to view our seasonal offerings. See ad, page 12.

BIOFEEDBACK

BRAINCORE THERAPYDeb Wellmes, MA, CCC/SLP, NDBeecher Wellness Center428 Beecher Rd, Ste B, [email protected]

Bra inCore Therapy™ provides a unique, drug-free approach to treating Brainwave Dysregulation, a condition brought about

by tension on the nervous system from a variety of factors. Brainwave Dysregulation may be associated with several neurological conditions such as ADD/ADHD, insomnia, panic attacks, autism, anxiety, memory loss, TBI, migraines and PTSD.

BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY

INTEGRATIVE HORMONE CONSULTINGRobert Wood, RPh, Consulting Pharmacist7720 Rivers Edge Dr, Ste 121, Columbus614-888-8923IntegrativeHormoneConsulting.com

Dr. Wood works closely with each patient to p rov ide the co r rec t balance of hormone the rapy, nu t r i t i ona l support and lifestyle

changes. He has 18 years experience, works with many area practitioners, and sees patients of all ages, both men and women. Find out how hormone therapy can be effective in multiple-symptom management. See ad, page 39.

CHIROPRACTIC

BEECHER CHIROPRACTICDr. Joseph IuvaraDr. Benjamin LongDr. Paul Valenti428 Beecher Rd, Ste B, Gahanna614-855-5533BeecherChiro.com

We l c o m e t o B e e c h e r Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Our goal is to help improve your health through complementary and integrative techniques designed to enrich and balance your everyday

life. Our team of doctors and therapists have created a welcoming environment where each person is treated based on their own unique needs. Balancing all aspects of a person on an individual basis, and offering cutting-edge treatments that are only available in our center, sets us apart as Ohio’s foremost chiropractic and wellness center.

DAY CARE - ORGANIC

THE BARRINGTON SCHOOL6046 Tara Hill Dr, Dublin614-336-300010655 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell614-336-00004780 Cemetery Rd, Hilliard614-876-90004895 Sawmill Rd, Upper Arlington614-764-4000Info@BarringtonSchool.comBarringtonSchool.com

The Barrington is an all-inclusive child ca re fac i l i ty fo r i n f a n t s t h r o u g h

school age. We are proud to offer organic meals prepared from natural, fresh ingredients and free-range, non-processed meats. We have exceptional teacher-to-student ratios, and all our instructors are experienced and well-educated. Daily classes feature a rotation of gymnastics, dance, music, yoga and cooking. See ad, page 11.

DENTISTRY

DENTAL ALTERNATIVESDr. Richard DeLano, DDS, MS150 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Ste 150, Worthington614-888-0377DentalAlternatives.net

Dental Alternatives is the dental office of Richard M. DeLano III, DDS, MS. Dr. DeLano pract ices

general dentistry with a holistic approach. He takes time with his patients to explain the choices they have concerning their oral health. Dental Alternatives is a mercury-safe and fluoride-free dental practice. Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 22.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH OASISKate Dixon, Loomis Digestive Specialist, CNHP, Certified Colon HydrotherapistDr. Michael H. Fritz, Chiropractor, Certified Applied Kinesiologist, Certified Microscopist, Naturopathic Doctor10223 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell614-717-9144Info@AlternativeHealthOasis.comAlternativeHealthOasis.com

Each year statistics show that more Americans complain of d i g e s t i v e p a i n . T h e s e discomforts are commonly attributed to symptoms such as: stomachache, allergies, skin problems, depression, anxiety,

immune dysfunctions and diarrhea. They may also be related to chronic pain, bloating and cramps. We believe diet and digestion play a major role in the prevention and reversal of chronic degenerative disease. We objectively test and compare against our extensive patient history survey to determine which specific enzymes and nutrients are missing from the client, and then help bring the body back into balance.

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EDUCATION

SIMPLY LIVING SUSTAINABLE UNIVERSITYSarah EdwardsPO Box 82273, Columbus614-447-0296SEdwards@SimplyLiving.orgSimplyLiving.University

We provide classes to train and e d u c a t e p e o p l e a b o u t sustainability topics and practices. Subjects include, but are not limited to, Food, Urban Homesteading, Health and Wellness, Green Building,

Finance, Energy Solutions, Transportation and Economics. Visit our website for the current class schedule. See ad, page 18.

ESSENTIAL OILS

DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILSLori and Mark Vaas, Blue Diamond Wellness Advocates614-582-7680LoriVaas@gmail.comHealing-Essential-Oils.com

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medicine: essential oils! We will teach you how at our free classes. doTERRA is the only brand to be third-party certified as 100 percent pure and potent, and why it is currently being used in many hospitals, including locally at the OSU’s James Cancer Hospital. Email us for a current class schedule, or to schedule your free private consult. Also visit our Facebook page – Lori’s Essential Oil Well. See ad, page 23.

FENG SHUI

FENG SHUI INSTITUTE OF AMERICAConnie Spruill, Owner/Director An International Feng Shui Certification School614-325-5452 (cell)614-837-8370 (school)[email protected]

We enroll new students throughout the year for feng shui certification. Our program teaches a scientific a n d m i n d f u l a p p r o a c h , incorporating brain science and teaching only remedies that are backed up by science. We offer a proven business system training

that guarantees new profit centers for your holistic practice. We are a Certified Gold School with the International Feng Shui Guild. Private feng shui consultations are available for residential and businesses. Continuing education courses can be customized for your industry. If you are not inclined to enroll in full certification, we offer a personal feng shui coaching course to apply to your own life. See ad, page 33.

FURNITURE

T.Y. FINE FURNITURE106 E Moler St, Columbus614-929-5255Service@TYFineFurniture.comTYFineFurniture.com

We custom design and hand produce al l our unique commercial and home décor pieces from naturally fallen timber, applying water or milk-based glues and a

proprietary organic wood finish. Our furniture is heirloom quality and guaranteed for life. We also sell a handpicked selection of Ohio-made organic mattresses, to help reduce harmful chemical exposure in your home. See ad, page 3.

HYPNOTHERAPY

INTEGRATIVE HYPNOTHERAPYTD Hickerson, Certified Hypnotherapist77 E Wilson Bridge Rd #200, Worthington614-304-1061Info@Integrative-Hypnotherapy.comIntegrative-Hypnotherapy.com

At Integrative Hypnotherapy, we help our clients grow through the issues that kept them frustrated, worried and hurt. We help them find the relief they need, and build confidence, peace and ease into their daily lives. We do this by getting to the root of the matter (the thoughts and beliefs

in the mind) and that is precisely why the changes stick. If you need some support in making a lasting positive change, schedule yourself a free phone consult today at In-Hyp.com/free, or call us at (614) 304-1061. P.S. - We can help with a number of issues. See In-Hyp.com/155 for a list of some of the issues we work with. See ad, page 23.

INTEGRATIVE THERAPY

OASIS OF THE HEARTTabby Sapene, MSW, LISW-S6135 Memorial Dr, Ste 102E, Dublin614-273-5698OasisOfTheHeart.com

At Oasis of the Heart, we are dedicated to addressing our clients’ needs based on a h o l i s t i c a p p r o a c h , integrating all aspects of their experience. We see the events that one experiences in life as opportunities to

grow – mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Create a more balanced life by becoming in tune with your “whole” self. We provide counseling, consultation, energy therapy, crystal therapy and guided meditation/imagery, plus offer a selection of energy-infused crystal jewelry and organic skin care products. Please see our website for further details on our services, workshops, webinars and classes.

JEWELRY

AUDACIOUS BOUTIQUEMary Curran, Owner4375 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Dublin614-799-8951AudaciousBoutique.com

Audacious Bou-t ique fea tu res American-made c l o t h i n g a n d

jewelry items, including sustainably-made pieces from Alex and Ani, plus locally-made organic herbal salves. We also offer a wide variety of sunglasses, scarves, handbags and accessories. Let us help you build your wardrobe, from top to bottom. We carry products for all ages. Stop in to see our rotating seasonal offerings. See ad, page 24.

MEDITATION

OM2OHM WELLNESS STUDIOSheri Mollica-Rathburn, Owner, C.MI324 W Case St, [email protected]

O m 2 O h m w i l l change the way you think about stress management. We

offer Peace Management for individuals and groups, teaching management of daily peace as opposed to stress. Through Certified Meditation Instruction, Sound Healing, Chromotherapy, Mindfulness based guidance, Energy and Body Work we will transform and empower you. Allow yourself time for peace in our beautiful Om2Ohm wellness center, leave your worries at the door and enter into your “Om away from home”. See ad, page 29.

NATURAL FOODS

BEXLEY NATURAL MARKET508 N Cassady Ave, Bexley614-252-3951BexleyNaturalMarket@yahoo.comBexleyNaturalMarket.org

The Bexley Natural Market is a not-for-profit coop-e ra t ive g roce ry s to re dedicated to providing food of the highest possible nutritional quality to our members and community.

We provide many local and organic products, bulk foods, organic herbs and spices, as well as a vast array of vitamins and supplements to support the health of our customers. We like to support local businesses and farmers by being a space in which their products are available. See ad, page 32.


IT’S ALL NATURAL!1360 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna614-476-6159ItsAll-Natural.com

It’s All Natural! is a prominent source of vegetarian and vegan products, offering organic, eco-conscious and down-to-earth items. Our mission is to promote a benevolent, eco-friendly and vegan lifestyle. We strive to be

fertile ground where seeds of love can be planted to grow in health and harmony. See ad, page 18.

MOMENTUM98 NATURAL HEALTH STORE3509 N High St, [email protected]

We have been serving the holistic health needs of the Central Ohio community since January 1, 1980, selling products that uplift on all levels of existence. We carry raw foods and superfoods,

herbal supplements and oxygen supplements, castor oil and essential oils, plus Chinese herbal tonics and shilajit. We also specialize in wellness and natural living accessories, including over 100 massage tools, magnets, color therapy glasses, coning candles, tuning forks, yoga supplies, hemp clothing, inversion and exercise machines, water purifying and energizing devices, plus foot detox ionizers. Stop by our store to experience five to ten minutes of the Relax far-infrared saunas and lamps, to detoxify, ease inflammation and pain, and invigorate the body.

RAISIN RACK NATURAL FOOD MARKET2545 W Schrock Rd, Westerville614-882-5886RaisinRack.com

Raisin Rack offers a complete variety of organic groceries, including gluten-free

foods, vegan/vegetarian products, and dairy-free items. Bulk grains, herbs, nuts and seeds accompany organically-grown fruits and vegetables, as well as a complete selection of vitamins, minerals, herbals and other nutrients from leading national brands. See ad, page 9.

NATUROPATHY

PHOENIX WELLNESS CENTERDr. Trudy Pieper, NDDr. Allison Engelbert, ND10 S Main St, Johnstown740-616-9949PhoenixWellness4U.com

Drs. Trudy and Allison are board c e r t i f i e d a n d accredited by the

American Naturo-pathic Medical Association (ANMA), the oldest and largest professional naturopathic medical organization in the U.S. Dr. Trudy is author of Prevention is the Cure for Cancer and was awarded the ANMA 2014 Higher Achievement Award. Dr. Allison is a Master Herbalist and specializes in women’s wellness.

REAL ESTATE

DUNIGAN REAL ESTATE GROUPCindy Dunigan, Realtor3500 N High St, [email protected]

There are only a handful of Realtors in the Central Ohio area t h a t c a r r y t h e N a t i o n a l Association of Realtors GREEN designation, and Cindy Dunigan is one of them. She has taken the

initiative to encourage the industry to produce more sustainable homes, and helps communities to reduce their consumption by implementing sustainable practices. Cindy is devoted to reducingher own footprint on the environment, and livesby her motto: “We can make a significant impacton the world around us one person at a time.”

REIKI

HEALING TOUCH WELLNESSSara Awad, Certified Reiki Practitioner1196 Neil Ave, Columbus123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware614-535-8787Sara@HealingTouchColumbus.comHealingTouchColumbus.com

Optimize your journey to wel lness wi th holistic care for the mind, body and spirit. Tradi t ional Reiki p r o v i d e s a s a f e ,

effective approach to stress reduction, pain relief, weight loss, and recovery from illness, injury or addiction. We also offer aromatherapy, essential oils and the Raindrop Technique® from Young Living.

SALON/SPA

THE NATURAL NAIL SPA8487 Sancus Blvd, Columbus 614-985-3205 TheNaturalNailSpa.com

Incorporating the most n a t u r a l p r o d u c t s a n d processes for manicure, pedicure and waxing, while maintaining the highest

level of cleanliness and sterilization available.

VIRTUE SALONMelanie Guzzo, Owner3282 N High St, Columbus614-725-2329VirtueVeganSalon.com

We are committed to helping men and women enjoy the luxuries of the modern beauty industry without harming animals, the environment or our health. We are dedicated to working in an

organized, stress-free setting while enjoying a holistic lifestyle within true community. See ad, page 39.

WELLNESS CENTER

THE REIKI CENTERLinda Haley, RMT, Director 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus 614-486-8323 TheReikiCenter.net

The Reiki Center is Central Ohio’s oldest and largest natural wellness center, plus the only center to offer Reiki classes in the traditional format. More than 20 services are available to meet your wellness,

spiritual and emotional goals, including energy therapies, therapeutic bodywork, shamanic and intuitive services, as well as animal therapies. Open daily from 9am-9pm. See ad, page 15.

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only friends you haven’t yet met.

~William Butler Yeats

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but the view is from the top.

~Arnold Bennett


WILBRIDGE WELLNESS GROUPBecky Appelfeller, MAT, CRS, BEP614-515-3692Pam Hatch, M. Ed614-338-57166797 N High St, Ste 221, WorthingtonWilbridgeWellness.com

We offer life coaching and massage therapy services. Becky and Pam work with individuals, couples, families and groups. Becky practices a holistic wellness approach to healing and emotional health, drawing from her extensive training in Gestalt therapy, Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), Rubenfeld Synergy and integrative bioenergetic medicine. Pam’s specialties include Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and hypnotherapy, as well as nutrition and lifestyle guidance for mental and emotional health, weight loss and management, mindfulness, and support for depression and anxiety. See ad, page 6.

YOGA

GOYOGAFour locations: New Albany, Powell, Upper Arlington, Worthington 844-469-6428 GoYogaUSA.com

At GoYoga, we are regular working people with busy schedules and t ight budgets , on a

mission to inspire the Central Ohio community through providing convenient and affordable yoga classes, taught by compassionate and knowledgeable instructors. With over 150 programs each week, ranging from Beginners Series, workshops, and 100, 200 and 500-hour teacher training courses, we are here to provide you with a life-changing opportunity to live stronger, healthier and more mindfully. REAL YOGA FOR REAL PEOPLE! See ad, page 7.

PAI YOGA AND FITNESS2 locations: Dublin and Gahanna/New [email protected]

At PAI, we want to be a part of your life’s journey. It is our goal to provide an atmosphere of refuge, relaxation and wellness for all those who enter our sanctuary; a place w h e r e s e r e n i t y a n d functionality meet as one. Our s t u d i o o f f e r s a n o n -

competitive, supportive environment to help you discover your body’s full potential. Both of our studios offer a wide array of yoga classes, as well as Barre, Spin, and a newly revamped TRX/fitness program. We also offer different types of workshops, and recently implemented a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. Come and get your piece of the PAI! Mention this listing and your first class is free. See ad, page 13.

RENEW WELLNESSJamie Eversole, RYT-200, LISW287 W Johnstown Rd, Gahanna614-305-5102JamieEversole@Renew-Wellness-Center.comRenew-Wellness-Center.com

As wi th a l l serv ices p r o v i d e d a t R e n e w Wellness (RW), RW Yoga is committed to helping students discover and

become their best selves. Classes, from gentle yoga to power flow, are designed such that participant can connect with a deeper level of being,and achieve a state of peace and contentment within. Teachers double as mental health professionals, so classes are therapeutic in nature and also trauma sensitive. In addition to strengthening the physical body, sessions provide students with practices that help to decrease stress, increase energy, develop mindfulness, and create more balance overall. RW Yoga offers a full weekly drop-in schedule, as well as workshops and series classes. Come try your first class for free! See ad, page 12.

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