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veryone is talking about urban farm-

ing these days and with good reason.

Whether it’s creating neighborhood

gardens in the “food deserts” of our

inner cities, or the modest suburban vegetable gar-

den, “home-grown” has benefits beyond measure. I

figure there must be some farmer in my genealogy

because I love to grow things. I have given up on

the larger, more impressive vegetable garden since

the rabbits and squirrels usually take more than

their fair share every year. So this season I bought

one tomato plant. With the growing season starting

earlier this year, I was able to get it in the ground

ahead of schedule and with the help of a neighbor’s

bees, I began getting plenty of pollinated blooms

and fruit. Last year I got blooms but no fruit.

Perhaps a combination of weather and not so busy

bees. But this season my solitary tomato plant is

prolific. And the squirrels and bunnies have not

come around. I suppose our Border Collie and

Dachshund-Lab mix have done a good job

patrolling the north 40. (okay the north 1/8 acre).

Regardless, my little organic tomato patch has

already paid for itself in bounty, and I count at least

8 more tomatoes ripening as we speak. So I under-

stand the pride felt by urban farmers who might be

growing for themselves, neighbors, friends and

family. I think we all have farmer genes. (genes not

jeans). We all have a love for the earth. I love to

smell the dirt. I love to rub a tomato plant leaf and

smell the aroma of its essence. So I understand the

feeling of pride and accomplishment one tomato

plant can bring. Can you imagine the feeling a

farmer gets when he/she looks out over a field of

winter wheat or silky corn stalks? If there is not dirt

under your fingernails, I suggest touching the earth

today... and it will touch you back.

My wife Niki and I recently visited the Lantern

Festival at missouri Botanical garden. As if the

Garden is not beautiful enough, the Lantern

Festival offers a brilliant display of color and

Chinese heritage that is visually stunning and

bursting with design and pageantry. We have been

to the Garden countless times, and it amazes me

how well the staff handles these great events like

the Lantern Festival or the Chihuly display. The

Lantern Festival only runs through Aug. 19 so I

suggest you hurry down to see it. And make sure

you toss a token on the wishing tree. It could cre-

ate a dream come true.

Just a quick note to remind everyone that our next

Expo is coming up October 14 at the Webster

Groves Recreation Complex. This year we have

some great sponsors including Chipotle mexican

grill, st. Louis Composting and st. Louis

Aquatic Healing Center. There will be free health

screenings, plenty of samples and giveaways, and

numerous products and services that will help

make your life healthier and more sustainable.

Mark your calendars now and look for discount

admission coupons in the August, September and

October issues of The Healthy Planet magazine.

See you there!

J.B. Lester; Publisher

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Article courtesy of the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership

s we head into the final weeks of a sum-mer that has already delivered a 10-daystreak of triple-digit heat and a string ofpoor air quality days, the St. Louis

Regional Clean Air Partnership is reminding residentsthat their voluntary efforts to reduce emissions willplay a critical role in helping individuals breathe easi-er as the summer season rolls on.

“This summer has been oneof the hottest we’ve seen in along time, and with the heatcomes poor air quality,” saidSusannah Fuchs, senior direc-tor of environmental health forthe American Lung Associationof the Plains-Gulf region. “Iwish I could say the worst isbehind us, but with the regionheading into what is typically the hottest time of theyear, the worst may actually be yet to come in terms ofour air quality. This is why it’s so important for arearesidents to continue to do their share for cleaner air.”

On scorching summer days, heat and sunlight reactwith hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides emitted byautomobiles and other sources, which mix to form aground-level layer of ozone, or smog. High levels ofground-level ozone result in the orange and red airquality days that can pose health risks for all of us,especially children, the elderly and those with respira-tory concerns.

When inhaled, even at low levels, ozone can causeacute respiratory problems, aggravate asthma, result ina 14-20 percent decrease in lung capacity in healthyadults, cause inflammation of lung tissue, lead toincreased hospital admissions and emergency roomvisits and impair the body's immune system defenses.

The good news is that there are many steps we can

take to help reduce the emissions that lead to ozoneformation and poor air quality. Since transportationmodes have the most profound effect on air quality,efforts to carpool, vanpool, use transit, telecommuteand walk or bike more (if air quality is in the goodrange) can help improve air quality. Those that drivealone are encouraged to combine errands into a singletrip, plan their route in advance to avoid idling in traf-fic tie-ups and construction zones and refrain fromother forms of unnecessary idling.

When the air quality is poor, residents should alsoplan to refuel their gas tanks afterdusk, wait three seconds after refuel-ing before removing the nozzle andnever top off the tank because anyfuel that drips outside of the tank addsto ozone formation. On orange andred days, it’s also important to avoidusing charcoal lighter fluid when bar-bequing and put away gas-poweredlawn mowers and other forms of gas-

powered garden equipment. Those that have to mowwith a gas lawn mower should do so before 10 a.m. orafter 7 p.m. to avoid peak ozone formation hours.

“Throughout the remainder of the summer, wehighly encourage area residents to stay updated on thedaily air quality forecast, so they are aware whenorange and red days are predicted and can adjust theirbehaviors accordingly,” said Fuchs.

To access the air quality forecast, visit the CleanAir Partnership’s website at www.cleanair-stlouis.comand sign up to receive the daily forecast via emailthrough the Environmental Protection Agency’sEnviroFlash air quality alert system. Individuals canalso find the forecast on the Clean Air Partnership’sFacebook page or by following the organization onTwitter @gatewaycleanair.

For more information on the health effects of poorair quality and additional tips to help you do yourshare for cleaner air, visit www.cleanair-stlouis.com.

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by Kari Hartel, RD, LDProgram Coordinator, CookingMatters, Operation Food Search

ugust is “Family Meals

Month” and we all know

how important it is for fam-

ilies to share meals together. Enjoying

home-cooked meals with families has

been proven to have enormous bene-

fits in physical, mental, behavioral, social and

educational development in children, and fam-

ilies who eat meals together usually eat health-

ier foods. Children who eat meals with their

families drink less soda and eat fewer high-fat

snacks, and they also consume more fruits and

vegetables. Additionally, their diets have more

variety, and this provides important nutrients

needed for growth and development.

With a little creativity and enthusiasm, you

can get your whole family excited about eating

healthy. As we all know, the parents or adults in

charge must set a good example of how to eat a

healthy, well-balanced diet.

• Start off small by establishing one night

per week to be a family mealtime. It could be a

themed night, such as “Taco Tuesdays” or

“Spaghetti Sundays.” Make sure everyone

agrees to be there and discuss ways to make tra-

ditional recipes (like tacos) healthier.

• Start a family garden. Children are more

likely to want to eat produce from the garden if

they had a role in planting, growing,

and harvesting the fruits and vegeta-

bles.

• Invite the whole family, includ-

ing children, into the kitchen to help

prepare the meals.

• Make meals in a slow-cooker.

It’s easy and delicious. Simply season

a beef or pork roast and add a variety

of vegetables to the pot.

• Choose meals that everyone enjoys by let-

ting each person assemble his or her own plate.

Set up a “baked potato bar” and provide a vari-

ety of toppings and sauces. A “burrito buffet”

or “pita party” with a variety of fillings and top-

pings is another tasty option that allows every-

one to build what they like based on their indi-

vidual taste preferences.

Addressing nutrition in the household can

be made more difficult when the family budget

is tight. Fortunately, there are resources avail-

able for people in this situation. During the

summer months, for example, there are more

than a hundred sites in the St. Louis metro area

that have free, nutritious meals available for

kids. Typically, these well-balanced meals are

part of a recreational or educational program,

but some locations simply serve a meal.

Operation Food Search has begun working

with multiple resources to spread the word

about these sites by representing our communi-

ty in a nationwide campaign, No Kid Hungry,

with the goal of eradicating hunger by 2015.

We’re engaging a growing network of support-

ers and programs to feed hungry kids.

Operation Food Search is actively building

awareness of childhood hunger through advo-

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Families who want to learn where the nearest

summer program or meal site is can call 314-

657-1695, or go to http://www.operationfood-

search.org/services-and-programs/summer-

meals.php.

Operation Food Search is pleased to be a

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Q: I spend a lot of time outdoors in my gardenand I just keep getting bitten up by mosquitoes andchiggers. I don’t want to use insect repellantbecause I feel they are not good for you. I’ve triedsome of the natural ones, but am not crazy aboutthe smell of citronella. Any suggestions? Also, whatcan I do about the itching?

A: The insects have been particularly bad this year.I don’t care much for the smell of citronella either,however, it really does help repel the bugs. Look for aformula that contains other essential oils with the cit-ronella such as, lemongrass, lavender, eucalyptus, cat-nip, sweet basil, patchouli and/or thyme. These allsmell great and you won’t mind wearing the spray. Infact, a local company (Herbaria) makes a wonderfulinsect repellant.

As far as the itching, I always carry a peppermintstick with me. It looks a lot like a lip balm, but con-tains essential oil of peppermint (also great forheadaches). The peppermint applied to the bite makesit feel cool and you don’t feel the itch. It also increas-es blood flow to the surface of the skin which helps tocarry off the little bit of venom the insect has injected.

Intense itching from chiggers usually benefit fromfirst showering with a lye based soap, then applying asalve or ointment that contains essential oils of cam-phor and menthol. This combination is very strong andwill usually kill the chiggers.

Q: There are so many different varieties of cal-cium. How do I know which is the best?

A: You are so right. The choices are overwhelm-ing. You always want to purchase one of the following

types of calcium. I will put them in order of absorptionrate.

• Microcystalline Hydroxyapatite (MCHC). This isthe best absorbed (90-95%) but also the most expen-sive. It is not as easy to find as some of the other types.

• Citrate, Chelate and Aspartate – 70-85% absorption rate

• Lactate – 20-35% absorption rate• Phosphate and Carbonate – 5-9% absorption rate.

Carbonate is the most common form of calcium, how-ever, due to its absorption rate; you do not want to takethis. A good example would be, if you took 500 mg. ofcalcium carbonate, you would only actually be getting25 mg. Therefore, you would need to take 40 tabletsper day to get 1,000 mg. of calcium. This is why it isso important to take the proper form of calcium.

Also, you want to make sure that your calcium con-tains magnesium (a 2:1 ratio) and vitamin D. Theseminerals are necessary for your body to absorb the cal-cium.

Another thing to remember is that you need anacidic environment for your calcium to be properlydigested. So please don’t rely on Tums with calciumbecause the antacid effects of the Tums will cancel outthe calcium.

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ully loaded in her dock, the oldsteamship was going nowhere fast.She was ready to haul preciouscargo to its destination with many

people counting on these goods being deliv-ered in a timely fashion. The captain dis-patched every engineer at his disposal to trou-bleshoot the problem. No one could solve themystery of the ship that could not move.

Then a crusty old sailor offered a suggestion. Heknew of a long-retired engineer in the sleepy littleport town who possessed an uncanny ability to accu-rately troubleshoot problems and keep the ships run-ning smoothly. In utter desperation, the captainbegged the old engineer to board the ship and exam-ine the engines.

Upon the engineer’s arrival, the captainexplained the situation and promised he would givehim anything he wanted if he could get the enginesrunning. The old salty dog requested $500 for histime and asked what had been attempted up to thatpoint. He carefully listened as each engineerdescribed the steps they had taken.

The wise old engineer then asked for completeblueprints of the boiler system. After deliberation andcontemplation, he requested that a 20-foot ladder anda ball-peen hammer be delivered at a specific loca-tion on the ship.

As it turns out, old boiler systems have numerousvalves which control the flow of steam that in turnenergize the propulsion systems which power theship. The seasoned engineer climbed slowly to thetop of the ladder and lightly tapped one of the valves.He repeated this procedure once again. Within min-utes, the whole system was up and running.

The captain was ecstatic. Not only would thecargo be saved, but also his career as well. He madegood on his promise and paid the engineer the $500

he had requested before departing todeliver his cargo.

Upon his return, the captain wassummoned by the home office of theshipping company. They were con-cerned about what seemed to be a highprice to pay for one person to perform afew hours’ work. They requested anitemized bill.

Somewhat embarrassed, the captainagain approached the old engineer. He

explained that although he was perfectly happy withthe engineer’s work and appreciated that he hadaccomplished what no other crew member could, thehome company needed an itemized bill. The retiredengineer presented a handwritten, itemized bill to thecaptain which read:

Two taps of ball-peen hammer @ $2.50 each = $5.00Knowing where to tap – $495In today’s world there exists an exaggerated

emphasis on the amount of knowledge one possess-es. The TV ads even claim "knowledge is power – getsome". Knowledge without direction or wisdom,however, can sometimes translate into nothing morethan unorganized facts.

The total amount of information concerninghealth and healthcare has risen dramatically over thelast few decades and is doubling every five years. YetAmerica is one of the sickest countries in the indus-trialized world. Sometimes it is not how much youknow but what you know that truly counts.

While the right answers for your specific healthconcerns can be elusive and difficult to find, keeplooking for new resources to tap. Look inside andoutside. Look differently than you have before. Afterall, if you always do what you've always done, you'llalways get what you've always gotten.

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By Rebecca MaynardPatient Care Advocate

or most of my life Ithought I ate pretty clean.I ate according to the foodpyramid; made sure Iwashed my fruits and veg-

gies, and only occasionally allowedmyself to entertain my Rolo & CherryCoke addiction. For the most part, Iwas a steak and potato kind of girl. Iloved my food and life was good…until my corn and tomatoes turned onme.

Symptoms of Lectin IntolerancePeople can usually tell when they

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What are Lectins?Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins of

varying degrees found in plants. Inexcess, this protein can becometoxic. Research has found that thisprotein impedes gastrointestinalrepair and causes inflammation in thegut lining in individuals with insuffi-cient amounts of stomach acid, pro-teolytic enzymes, or secretory IgAantibodies. The most common lectin-containing foods include grains,legumes, nightshades, and dairy.“Paleo” is the new buzz word in dietand nutrition. As we do not advocatefad diets, eating like a cave man hasbeen around, well… since cave men!200,000 years hardly qualifies as afad diet. If you exchange notes with aPaleo-inspired eater, you probablywon’t hear complaints about foodintolerance symptoms. This couldexplain the popularity of Paleolithic

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ostering a love of learning in young children in a warm and encourag-ing environment is the goal of A Growing Place Montessori School.Our program is designed to meet the needs of young children from

ages 3 to 6 years. We are now located on Forsyth Boulevard at Big Bend in the Bethel

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Our classroom provides children with an opportunity to direct their own learn-ing at their own pace. Children may choose to work independently, participatein small groups, or watch the learning activities of other children around them.Notable features of our school include an emphasis on the natural world, appre-ciation for many different cultures and heritages, peace education, and earth-friendly practices. All our teachers are Montessori certified. Morning and after-noon sessions are available. Our school is a member of the AmericanMontessori Society.

Established in 1975, A Growing Place Montessori School has been success-fully offering children the joy of learning through the Montessori method of edu-cation for 37 years. The sequential learning materials move the children towardnew discoveries so that each child can blossom and say, “I did it myself!”

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s the only Montessori Spanish Immersion Preschool in St. Louis,Casa de Niños believes that children learn effortlessly, absorbing

from their surroundings by exploring and manipulating the materials andobjects in the learning environment. We cater not only to bilingual families butalso to parents interested in giving their children the gift of a second language.

Our community of children at Casa de Niños ranges in age from 18 monthsto 5 years. Our learning environment allows children to develop self respect,to learn to care for others, and to understand their responsibility as membersof the Casa De Niños community. According to the American Speech-HearingAssociation (www.ASHA.org), "Most children have the capacity and facility tolearn two or more languages. Research suggests there are advantages tobeing bilingual, such as, linguistic and metalinguistic abilities, and cognitiveflexibility, such as concept formation, divergent thinking, and general reason-ing combined with verbal abilities."

Casa de Niños means "children's house". We provide children with a com-fortable, peaceful, safe, and stimulating "house" or environment to learn asecond language in a natural way. The learning process is encouraged by achild's natural curiosity. Teachers guide children toward their goals and helpchildren reach their maximum potential in a second language.

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aintree Learning Community is a Reggio Emilia inspired preschooland kindergarten providing education for children ages two throughsix. The school’s mission is to nurture the child’s creativity and

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Raintree’s unique food culture welcomes children to eat local, eat organ-ic and eat well. Children collaborate to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs instudent gardens. Each day, the harvest is brought to the kitchen where chil-dren help prepare the day’s meals. From baking fresh bread every week tocomposting leftovers, children become caretakers of their school, each otherand the earth.

Play, passion, and purpose are the hallmarks of a Raintree education.Immersed within a strong arts and sciences curriculum, young Raintree stu-dents learn to capture their strengths while provoking fresh thinking. With aunique blend of project-based learning and child-directed explorations,Raintree provides children with a roadmap for being the change makers oftomorrow.

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ountryside Montessori School is dedicated to the education of thewhole child. Our goal is to meet each individual child’s need for

intellectual, physical, social and emotional development.Our learning environment is designed to cultivate independence, individual

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

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

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

The Primary goal of a Montessori program is to help each child reach his orher full potential. The “whole child” approach taken by Dr. Maria Montessorifosters growth in all areas because the physical, emotional, social, and cogni-tive needs of a child are seen as inseparable. This approach encourages joyof learning and development of self-esteem.

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New City School, an independent grade school located in theCentral West End, provides an unparalleled academic experience,

but that is just the beginning. Students learn how to read, write, and calculateat an advanced level (students average several years above grade-level onstandardized tests), and they show what they have learned in presentations,exhibitions, and portfolios. Students learn in a context that values the devel-opment of personal intelligences, an appreciation of human diversity, and joy-ful learning. New City students want to come to school because they arelearners! Using the theory of multiple intelligences, a way to tap into students’strengths, the New City School faculty helps students understand and applycomplex concepts to new and unique situations. The school gives particularattention, for example, to students learning that they have a responsibility towork to make the world a better place. Students learn how they can make adifference. New City School prepares graduates for success in secondaryschool, in college, and in life. To learn more about New City, visit www.newci-tyschool.org. For a tour of the school, please call the Director of Admissions,Melanie Harmon, at 314-361-6411.

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5209 Waterman BoulevardSaint Louis, MO 63108

osati-Kain High School is a Catholic, Archdiocesan college prepara-tory high school for young women who want to be challenged andsupported in faith and in their efforts to acquire the knowledge and

skills necessary to become their best selves contributing in the spirit of JesusChrist to a changing, multi-cultural world community.

As a Catholic all-girl college preparatory high school, Rosati-Kain HighSchool is the place for young women who value academic success. Fifteenadvanced placement and advanced college credit classes are available, aswell as a variety of electives. The class of 2012 earned almost nine million dol-lars in college scholarships and had a 100% college acceptance rate. In addi-tion, 11 sports teams and many different clubs and organizations are availablefor students to join. R-K is also one of the most geographically diverse schoolsin the entire St. Louis metropolitan area, attracting students from North, Southand West County, St. Louis City, Jefferson County, St. Charles County and sev-eral cities in Illinois – the student body represents over 60 different zip codesand 100 different grade schools.

Rosati-Kain places an emphasis on the individual, creating an environmentwhere each girl can feel she truly belongs.

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4389 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108

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n the tender, caring setting that is Des Peres Montessori, children andadults unite to learn, live and grow. The children belong to all of us andtogether we resolve the task of helping them build their house of tomorrow.

Des Peres Montessori was founded in 1982 for children 2-12 years of age,the years when the capacity to absorb and to learn is at its maximum.Leveraging this capacity, one child at a time, and the possibilities of Montessori,one child at a time, is our distinction.

Our authenticity and vision to expand extend and accommodate new andadded possibilities for the child, earns us our our signature—Doing Big Things.Yes, we dare to dream, championing the needs of the child for independence,ownership and self-reliance.

Des Peres Montessori is a warm, trusting, cheerful and committed environ-ment. There are hugs and kisses, fights, quarrels and concern for one another.There are encouragements and acceptances. There are graces and courtesies.There is natural competitiveness, curiosity and exploration. There is humor,playfulness and laughter. And above all, there is freedom that they may directthemselves, singing the song that is in their hearts.

Our mission is to: Inspire each other with the love of learning; Release thecreative potential; Launch children into dreams — big dreams; Prepare youngcitizens for peace and harmony.

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ncarnate Word Academy is a Catholic, private, secondary school for youngwomen, sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of theIncarnate Word.

Founded in 1932, Incarnate Word Academy strives to challenge young womenof faith to achieve their God-given potential as academically successful Womenof the Word, following the example of Jesus, the Incarnate Word, by promotinghuman dignity, thereby empowering themselves and others to make a positiveimpact on our world.

Incarnate Word Academy prides itself on academic excellence. IWA is accred-ited by AdvancED/North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools.Courses are designed to prepare young women for college. These include:Advanced Placement, Advanced Credit, and Honors’ courses. As an all femaleinstitution, many women’s issues are addressed in each course where relevantand appropriate. Technology is integrated into all aspects of the curriculum.

Students at IWA are encouraged to live the Word of God, Jesus Christ.Teachers, Campus Ministry, Mission Coordinators and students journey togetherin prayer, knowledge and service to build the reign of God on earth. One hundredand twenty hours of community service are performed over four years. Growthactivities include but are not limited to: Class Level Yearly Retreats, KairosRetreats, Monthly Liturgies, Community Service, Mission Trips to San Antonio,and Celebration of Catholic Schools’ Week.

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he Fulton School at St. Albans is an independent, coeducationalschool for toddlers through 12th grade. Set on a beautiful 12-acrecampus just west of Wildwood, our school prepares children for life by

teaching them how to learn.We are Montessori for toddler through 3rd, and Montessori-based for 4th

through 12th. With a student-teacher ratio of 8-to-1, our small communityinstills a sense of belonging because our students are known, understood, andengaged.

Our lower school includes daily phys ed and outdoor play, as well as week-ly Spanish, music, and art classes. Our upper school offers a strong college-preparatory, liberal arts curriculum with block scheduling, electives, facultyadvisors, international program, plus interscholastic soccer, basketball, tennis,golf, and track and field.

Community service, public speaking, and philanthropy are integrated at allgrade levels. Our students are encouraged to think globally and embrace theirindividuality, while appreciating the unique gifts of others.

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t Villa di Maria, we provide an environment for each child to developthe intellect, spirit and body in concert. With the unique method ofMontessori education, children develop independence, and a fullyintegrated personality. Each child will discover greater self-confi-

dence through encouragement to tackle new challenges. Our goal is to instillin each child an enthusiasm for learning, to promote thoughtful and responsi-ble behavior and to foster respect for the natural world and other humanbeings.

Villa di Maria Montessori School is a member of the Association MontessoriInternationale (AMI). Villa di Maria was founded in 1967 by Pearl Vanderwall.Mrs. Vanderwall was a pupil of the late Dr. Maria Montessori in Sri Lanka. Shehad a vision of an A.M.I. affiliated, not for profit Montessori community, whichwould allow as many children as possible to be given the gift of a Montessorieducation. In 1972, Mrs. Vanderwall opened the Montessori Training Centerof St. Louis enabling the Montessori community to grow and flourish in theMidwest. In 1978, the Elementary level was added. After renting space fromIncarnate Word, Des Peres Presbyterian Church, Des Peres Baptist Churchand then Sisters of Mercy Center, the school settled at our current location of6 acres in a quiet, residential area of Kirkwood, MO in 1987.

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EnrichmEntA GAtherinG PlAceWellness educAtion ctrA Gathering Place Massage School teaches massage ther-apy and healing modalities from the heart! With oursmall class sizes, we become like family. Having funwhile learning is a key to helping our students prepareand Pass the National Board Exam. Our National BoardExam pass ratio for 2010 – 2011 is 100%. We help withjob placement and many of our students open their ownbusiness. Carve a niche for yourself in the bodyworkfield! You can take Allied Modalities which allow you tospecialize in a specific type of bodywork while you are inschool. We are enrolling for our Next Term now! Contactus: www.agatheringplace.com. Call us: 314-739-5559for a tour of our school!

cAmP mAnitoWAWomen’s Weekend 5: A getaway in the great outdoors with the phenomenalwomen in your life and new friends you're bound to make– has something for everyone. Enjoy a rejuvenatingweekend away in the serene setting of Rend Lake, hiking,kayaking, climbing, boating, waterskiing and participat-ing in all activities that Camp Manitowa's facilities offer.This all-inclusive retreat includes 6 meals, accommoda-tions and countless session options: yoga and pilatesclasses, Nia, aerobics, crafts, an area winery tour, a guid-ed hike, expert triathlon training, a dehydrating foodsseminar and even horseback riding and massage (horse-back rides and massages extra). Register at campmani-towa.com.

cAsA de niñosAs the only Montessori Spanish Immersion Preschool inSt. Louis, Casa de Niños believes that children learneffortlessly, absorbing from their surroundings by explor-ing and manipulating the materials and objects in thelearning environment. We cater not only to bilingual fam-ilies but also to parents interested in giving their childrenthe gift of a second language. Casa de Niños means "chil-dren's house". We provide children with a comfortable,peaceful, safe, and stimulating "house" or environment tolearn a second language in a natural way. Ask about ourParent & Child classes forming soon. Casa de Ninos, 105 Lock Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011.636-527-4970. www.casadeninosstl.com.

cherYl’s herBsCheryl Hoard, owner of Cheryl's Herbs of St. Louis, isinternationally recognized as a national leader in elevat-ing the standards of Aromatherapy use and education.Cheryl's Herbs sponsors a 40-hour AromatherapyCertification Course taught by Cheryl. Live classes arescheduled throughout the year and a Distance LearningProgram is also offered. CEUs are available for massagetherapists. Cheryl also offers 2-hour classes on herbalism,aromatherapy and natural home and body care products.For more information visit www.cherylsherbs.com.Cheryl has twice been President of the NationalAssociation for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) and aro-matherapy consultant for Time Life Books. 7170Manchester Rd. Suite A, Maplewood, MO 63143. Call314-645-2165. 800-231-5971. Or visit us onlilne atwww.cherylsherbs.com.

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by Paul MacFarlane and Bill Grivna

ou’ve probably seen people practic-

ing T’ai Chi on TV, in a movie, or

even locally, in a park or at the

botanical garden. You know it’s a

slow moving, graceful exercise that is supposed to

be beneficial. You may have heard that at

advanced levels it is a formidable martial art based

on relaxation, yielding, and using an opponent’s

energy against himself. But what do you really

know about the many health benefits that can be

gained from this wonderful, relaxing exercise sys-

tem?

T’ai Chi, when practiced regularly, has been

said to improve relaxation, concentration, coordi-

nation, flexibility, postural alignment, and both

physical and mental balance or centering. If some

or all of this sounds intriguing to you, then we’d

like to introduce you to the St. Louis T’ai Chi

Ch’uan Association, a not-for-profit organization

has been offering classes in the art of T’ai Chi

Ch’uan since 1979.

“The five principles we practice are: relax

and sink, separate the weight, waist as comman-

der, body upright and beautiful lady’s wrist, ” said

Michael David, President of the Association. Mr.

David has practiced the Yang Style Short Form, as

taught by the Association for nearly twenty years.

And like most of the Association’s students, T’ai

Chi Ch’uan has changed his life in countless ways.

Mr. David experienced a more relaxed manner at

work, increased health and vitality, plus improved

balance and strength. David adds, “These benefits

come subtly, like laying a sheet of paper on top of

a sheet of paper. Over time, you find the way you

sit, stand and move tends to change. You gain

strength, balance, suppleness, stamina, and most

of all, a more meditative approach to daily living.”

For centuries, T’ai Chi Ch’uan was kept a

closely-guarded family secret in China. But today,

anyone with a sincere interest can learn the basics

of the Form. With dedicated practice, some, if not

all of the above benefits can be realized –some-

thing of value for the remainder of any student’s

life.

The Yang Style Short Form taught at the

Association was condensed (mostly by eliminat-

ing repetitions) from the Long Form by Professor

Cheng Man-Ch’ing, a supremely gifted master of

t’ai chi ch’uan, painting, calligraphy, medicine and

poetry. Benjamin Lo, one of the Professor’s senior

students, has taught all of the Association’s current

instructors. Now in his eighties, Mr. Lo still has

strength, sensitivity and suppleness that must be

felt to be believed.

Yang Style T’ai Chi is characterized by slow,

rhythmic movements of the body. The Form can

be practiced at any age, requires no special equip-

ment beyond comfortable, loose clothing and flat,

thin-soled shoes. Once learned, the Form takes

about eight minutes to practice.

To learn more about T’ai Chi Ch’uan, call 314

-961-1355 or please go to the web site at

www.taichistlouis.org

Beginner classes start Sunday, September 2

and 9, at the Monday Club in Webster Groves.

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Y Healing arts CenterThe Healing Arts Center offers the most establishedmassage therapy training program in the St. Louisarea. Our program provides graduates with the skillsneeded to become a successful massage therapist asthey join one of the fastest growing professions in thefield of health care. We encourage a supportiveatmosphere which integrates mind, body and spiritwhile promoting learning, challenge and growth forall students. Accredited by the AccreditingCommission of Career Schools and Colleges(ACCSC), the Healing Arts Center offers financialaid to qualifying students and is dedicated to provid-ing quality, holistic education for individuals pursu-ing a professional career in massage therapy. We alsooffer a variety of continuing education classes such asReiki, Yoga, Cranial-Somatic Therapy andReflexology. For more information and completecourse listings, call 314-647-8080 or visit us online atwww.thehealingartscenter.com.

new City sCHoolacademic excellence achieved enthusiasticallyNew City School provides an unparalleled academicexperience that incorporates a comprehensive cur-riculum—including the development of personalintelligence, school-wide diversity, and joyful learn-ing. What its students are taught are the same subjectsas other high-quality elementary schools. How theyare taught is unlike any other school in the world.Using the theory of multiple intelligences, New CitySchool helps students understand and apply complexconcepts to new and different situations. New City

School prepares graduates for success in secondaryschool, in college, and in life. For a tour of the school,please call Melanie Harmon at 314-361-6411.

sliiM syMposiuMWho Needs Dr. Oz? The St. Louis Institute ofIntegrative Medicine (SLiiM) has the answers regard-ing optimal healthcare … right here in our own back-yard! A consortium of medical practitioners from avariety of disciplines, SLiiM is dedicated to preven-tion, wellness and finding the root cause.To collaborate with physicians and educate the com-munity, SLiiM will hold its annual symposium, TheAnti-Aging Prescription; Transforming Your Futurefrom Treatment to Prevention, October 13th, 2012.Medical experts will explore how many diseases arenot only preventable but reversible. Participants willgain simple lifestyle tools for diagnosis, preventionand treatment. Register at www.sliim.org.

st. louis t’ai CHi CH’uan assoCiationWould you like to deal with stress in a healthy way?How about learning to relax while building legstrength, increasing flexibility and improving posture,balance and respiration? Studies show that you canget all this and more from practicing T'ai Chi Ch'uan.Classes offered by the not-for-profit St. Louis T'ai ChiCh'uan Association start September 2nd and 9th. Allinstructors have studied extensively with MasterBenjamin Pang Jeng Lo of San Francisco. Call fordetails at 314-961-1355, or check the website:www.taichistlouis.org.

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stablished in March 2012, St. Louis-based Kvell Cosmetics, LLC announcesits full operability as the exclusive U.S.distributor of algae-based skincare line,Oceanwell. The Oceanwell product line

is created by biotechnology firm, oceanBASIS, locat-ed in Kiel, Germany.

The Oceanwell skincare line is the only skincareproduct that includes bioactive molecules that areextracted intact from laminaria algae (brown algae).Because oceanBASIS’s patented fermentation extrac-tion process is completed without the use of solventsor chemical additives, Oceanwell is a certified natur-al cosmetic line. Kvell Cosmetics will sell theOceanwell lines to organizations that provide premi-um skincare services and sell associated products.

Oceanwell skincare products are in high demandoverseas. European sales figures for 2011 totaled over$1.3 million; the line is carried in more than 150salons and spas throughout Europe. Oceanwell is alsocarried throughout Australia and new agreementshave been recently signed for exclusive distribution inSouth Korea and China.

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This research carried over into the harvestingprocess. First, algae from the Baltic Sea are harvested

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“I was immediately drawn to the Oceanwell prod-uct line because of its all natural ingredients,” saidAndrea Ellebrecht, Kvell’s Product Manager and cos-metics industry veteran. “oceanBASIS is committedto preserving the environment and Kvell is committedto distributing a product that promotes pride in puri-ty.”

In fact, Kvell (pronounced Ca’velle) is both aYiddish term meaning “pride” and the combination ofthe company’s principals’ last names. Andrea and JeffEllebrecht are joined by Xenon InternationalAcademy-trained esthetician Ashlinn Cavarretta andsales team leader Joshua Cavarretta. By July 2013,Kvell Cosmetics anticipates two additional hires andyear one revenue of $500,000. By year five, they fore-cast a staff of 12, a distributor network totaling 100organizations, and $3.5 million in revenue.

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urban breath yogaUrban Breath Yoga is your sanctuary, a place to findgrowth, serenity and connection–– a place to belong.Here you will discover deeper awareness, enlivenyour senses and be embraced by our beautiful com-munity. In this space, life is more interesting, moreinspiring. Through yoga and breath, you can sculptyour body, calm your mind and touch your soul. Socome! Expand beyond limitations and fears, and birtha new vision of yourself. Let us guide you in becom-ing more alive than ever before. You need this... Weall do. Find yourself here. Urban Breath Yoga is locat-ed at 1220 Tamm Avenue in St Louis' Dogtownneighborhood and now also at 4237 ManchesterAvenue in The Grove neighborhood. The Dogtownstudio offers Prenatal, Mommy and Me yoga, andspecial workshops, while The Grove studio offersKundalini yoga, Hatha yoga, Power yoga, YogaBasics, and Vinyasa Flow. 314-421-9642.www.urbanbreath.com.

yogaSourceWe honor the centuries old traditions of hatha yoga

while appreciating the needs of students living in the21st century. Our curriculum and classes are designedfor students of all levels. Our classes include GentleYoga and Yoga Basics for beginning level students, aswell as Open, Anusara and Power Vinyasa classes forthose with previous experience. We also offerMysore-style Ashtanga & led Primary Series as wellas Yin Yoga. In addition to our regularly scheduledwe hold a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Trainingyearly from March through November. We are conve-niently located at 1500 South Big Bend, 2nd Floor inRichmond Heights, Missouri. For more informationcontact www.stlouisyogasource.com or call(314)645-9642.

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housands of St. Louis area residentshave been finding new friends in oldbooks at the YMCA Bookfair for 33

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Started in 1978 by a group of dedicated Y volun-teers, the YMCA Bookfair has grown into a massive,six-day event for book lovers. More than 1 millionbooks, records, CDs and magazines will be on displayat the six-day book fair. To date, the YMCA Bookfairhas raised more than $1.5 million for Y initiatives,including YMCA Community Literacy and youth pro-grams.

Volunteers are currently needed for sort-ing and pricing shifts at the HistoricCardonelet, 600 Loughborough Avenue andduring the bookfair, August 17-22 at theKennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 WellsRoad, 63128. Y branches across the St.

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St. Louis Allergy

Specialist, Dr. Manoj

Warrier, on the expert

panel for the study.

nationwide study demonstrates theconnection and prevalence of childfood allergies and the surroundingenvironment in which a child lives;

urban, suburban and rural. Of the nearly 40,000 families surveyed,

results showed that the share of children withfood allergies was 9.8 percent in cities as com-pared to 7.2 percent in suburban areas, and 6.2percent in rural settings.

The study also shows that peanut allergies aretwo times as prevalent in urban environmentscompared to rural communities, with 2.8 percentof children having the allergy in urban centersversus 1.3 percent in rural communities.

Dr. Manoj Warrier of the Allergy, Asthma &Sinus Care Center (www.AASCare.com) in St.Louis was personally selected by the study’s leadinvestigator, Dr. Ruchi Gupta, assistant professor

of pediatrics at the Northwestern UniversityFeinberg School of Medicine, to serve on thepanel based on his expertise of pediatric foodallergies.

“The results of this study bring a new aware-ness to the geographic distribution of childhoodfood allergies and indicate that environmentalfactors have a significant impact on risk for thedevelopment of food allergies. I do see some par-allels in this study to the cases we see here in St.Louis. Now the big question is; Why?” saysWarrier.

Dr. Warrier offers several theories thataddress the “why” question; perhaps processedfoods play a role, pollutants, diets, delayed intro-duction of food and the hygiene hypothesis allshould be considered, but these have yet to beproven.

In the meantime, Dr. Warrier suggests that thefindings of the study be used as an awareness toolfor organizations that may need this information.

The study titled “Geographic Variability ofChildhood Food Allergy in the United States” isscheduled to be published in the July 2012 edi-tion of Clinical Pediatrics. The study’s findingsand methodologies may be reviewed by visiting:http://cpj.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/05/14/0009922812448526.

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outhern hospitality is alive and well inHuntsville, Alabama. My family set out forthis incredible destination and visited the USSpace & Rocket Center. Huntsville is a great

place to go on a family vacation or to stay a few nightsin route to a southern beach destination. On our trip, westayed at the Spring Hill Suites in downtownHuntsville. This modern, eco-friendly hotel offersdelightful accommodations and superior service.Everyone we encountered at the US Space & RocketCenter, Spring Hill Suites Hotel, even at the restaurant,Baumhowers, where we had dinner, truly showed usSouthern hospitality at its best. This is a day’s driveworth taking.

The US Space & Rocket Center is awe inspiring.Even the space novice will be engaged. The hands onexhibits allow for visitors to get up close to everythingfrom rockets to real life simulators. Our favorite stop ofthe day was the Davidson Center for Space Exploration.This giant building houses a fully restored Saturn Vrocket, a National Historic Landmark, among otherinfluential artifacts and exhibits. My daughters’ lovedthat they could climb inside a space command module.The Center offers IMAX films (we viewed the IMAXfilm, “Space Junk” while visiting), Rocket Park, a 3DDigital Theater, the Space Shuttle Orbiter, planes, ridesfor all ages including Space Shot – where you go 140feet up and feel 4 G’s of force, just like an astronaut,plus over 1,500 space exploration artifacts. Visitorswill also find different traveling exhibits that changethroughout the year. There is something for everyoneand every age here.

The US Space & Rocket Center attracts young peo-ple from across the world to their Space Camp, SpaceAcademy, and Aviation Challenge. Three programsgeared toward giving participants the opportunity to

experience astronaut training. The staff at the Centernot only goes out of their way to educate, but theyinspire the desire for us to continue to learn how to bet-ter understand our planet and the universe as a whole.Learn more about their space programs and visiting theUS Space & Rocket Center at www.rocketcenter.comor call 1-800-63-SPACE. The Center is located at OneTranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805.

After hours and hours of exploring the US Space &Rocket Center, it was time for a little rest and relax-

ation, which we did at the SpringHill Suites HuntsvilleDowntown, located at 745 Constellation Place DriveSW, Huntsville, AL 35801. The location of this hotel isjust minutes from the Rocket Center and the BridgeStreet Town Centre, a treat for all of us who love toshop. The hotel is complete with modern, bright décorand has all the extras included. The lobby is tranquilwith a nice dining area, bar, lounge, and a store area.There is an outdoor fireplace with seating for coolnights, a beautiful outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness cen-

ter, and a computer/printer/fax machine forguests to use. Each morning,guests receive complimenta-ry hot breakfast, with lots oftasty choices. This quicklybecame my daughters’favorite meal because therewas so much to choose from.The guest rooms remind meof a studio apartment, com-plete with a mini fridge,microwave, wet bar, seatingarea, and luxurious bedding.Our family of six comfort-ably shared one suite.

The over the top high-light of our stay at theSpringHill Suites inHuntsville was the service.The hospitality and friendli-ness of the staff made us feelwelcomed. When I asked fora great place to go with kidsto dinner, the front deskattendant went out of herway to provide me with sev-eral options and “free kids

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On Sunday August 26th in the Eliot Room ofSchlafly’s Tap Room from 2 to 4, a first EcoFaithMeet-up will be held as a gathering of resources,to share ideas and have some fun, all while build-ing a green interfaith network. Using a groupprocess called Open Space Technology (OST),this gathering is designed to help people connectwith others so that we can make best use of ourresources, find collaborative partners and discov-er new possibilities. St. Louis EcoFaith Meet-up’s single purpose is to provide a space andplace for community conversations to support thegrowth of environmental awareness and action byreligious and spiritual people.

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St. Louis EcoFaith Meet-up was developed asa collaboration of Lynda Morrison, a Saint LouisUniversity professor and a Congregationalchurch member, Brenda Butler, a communityleader and camp director, and Steve Lawler, anEpiscopal priest and organizational psychologist.They wish to thank the USGBC GatewayChapter, Executive Director Emily Andrews andBoard Member Christy Cunningham-Saylor fortheir great help in getting this initiative up andrunning. USGBC-Missouri Gateway wasinspired to team up with Steve, Lynda and Brendaas they prepare for their October 9 program onFaith-Based Sustainability, which will be free andopen to the public.

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n this column, we’ve been learning more aboutthe U.S. Farm Bill, the package of legislationthat impacts our food system- what is grown,

how it’s grown, and how much it costs us. The FarmBill, or the Food Bill as it should be known, is reau-thorized every five years or so by Congress. Congressaims to pass one in 2012.

Do you want to know whether the meat you buy inthe store is from the U.S., China or Brazil? Do youwant farmers who raise chickens, eggs or hogs to beable to sell their livestock at free and competitive mar-kets? Do you want the hungriest people in our nationto receive aid to obtain food? Do you want foods con-taining Genetically Modified Organisms to be ana-lyzed before they hit our store shelves?

Then you’ve got days to let your Representativesand Senators know what you want because after theHouse of Representatives passed its Farm Bill lastmonth the only hope for the Farm Bill now is in con-ference between the House and Senate.

In June, the U.S. Senate passed a version of thenation’s Farm Bill. In July, under the leadership ofReps. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) and Collin Peterson (D-Minn.), the House passed its version of the Farm Bill(H.R. 6083) that can generously be described as a fail-ure for people, animals, land, air, water, food, taxpay-ers, and the economy.

There are plenty of losers in this Farm Bill. It is perhaps, more instructive to consider who

wins in the Lucas/Peterson Farm Bill: Farmers mak-ing more than $200,000 a year (the House rejectedlimits on subsidies and income requirements for recip-ients); pesticide and chemical fertilizer producers(programs that favor responsible pesticide and fertil-izer application practices were slashed); Big Chickenand Big Pig (the House blocked states from settingstandards for how livestock is raised). Foreign live-stock producers also win (the House removed Countryof Origin Labeling or COOL measures); big meatmonopolies win (the House removed measures sup-porting free markets and fairness in livestock con-tracts); companies launching untested geneticallymodified organisms win big (The House exemptedGMO crops from environmental reviews and set arbi-trary deadlines on regulators that will evisceratealready weak oversight over biotech crops by allow-

ing the sale of foods that haven’t been approved oranalyzed by USDA).

For example, despite support from farm groups,the House version failed to include commonsensereforms in existing farm bill programs like caps ontaxpayer subsidies for producers in the most used andmost costly programs. Already the largest 10 percentof subsidized growers collect roughly 75% of federalfarm subsidies and this Bill keeps that status quo. Inprograms like revenue insurance, this opens up thetaxpayers’ pocketbooks and invites the richest ag pro-ducers to extract funds without limits and without pro-ducers having to demonstrate they need the help. Atthe same time, the House version cuts theSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (foodaid) by $16 billion and requires recipients to demon-strate they need the help to obtain food. It cuts soil andwater conservation programs by $6 billion at a timewhen market forces are increasing pressure on thosevital resources. It failed to include a provision thatwould require recipients of crop insurance subsidiesto be good stewards of soil and water in exchange forthese generous benefits. (One place ripe for cuts is thepayments to 15 private companies paid to administerthe taxpayer-subsidized federal crop insurance pro-gram that are getting nearly $1 for administration forevery $1 farmers get.) The House Farm Bill alsoweakens the positions of independent family farmersand hands more power to mega-industrial meat pack-ers like Tyson and Cargill by un-doing essential pro-visions in the nation’s Grain Inspection, Packers andStockyards Administration (GIPSA) rulemaking.

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mell is the most direct experience ofall sensual pleasures. Olfactory cellslink directly to our brains in the areasof memory and emotion. Smellinggarden fragrances can be a healthy life

enhancing experience, or it can bring a stew of toxicchemicals into your body and bloodstream whenartificial garden fragrances used in soaps, deter-gents, air fresheners, drier sheets, cleaning products,cosmetics and other common items are used.

Molecules of fragrance, real or synthetic, aresent into the air from things in the environment.These molecules are absorbed into the body wheninhaled. These scents also penetrate skin to enterboth bloodstream and other body systems when partof lotions, soaps, deodorant and cosmetics.Unfortunately synthetic fragrances are marketed toappear as natural, pure and healthy as the real thing,which is not the case at all. Even “fragrance free”products often use a neutralizing fragrance to coverup other fragrances.

What are the differences between real and syn-thetic? Real fragrance from the garden is made ofmolecules that have good and positive effects onhealth and emotional well-being. Although prefer-ences for scents are personal, there are benefits formost people from certain plants. For example,

lavender is used to relax and calm. Peppermint helpswith alertness, memory and cognition. The scent ofmolecules from plants is complex and has been usedfor thousands of years. Their long-term effects areknown.

Synthetic fragrances are only a few decades old.About 95% are derived from toxic petrochemicalsources, which build up in the body with bad results.Repeated exposure has been linked to endocrine dis-

ruption and several types of cancer. Allergies, asth-ma and other respiratory problems can be triggered.Synthetic fragrances are not required to list the stewof chemicals on the product label. They are onlyrequired to list the term "fragrance".

If you love the scents of the garden what can bedone? Bring the real thing into your life. Flowersand fragrant foliage can be part of bouquets kept inthe house. Herbs are some of the most fragrant. Abouquet of basil, oregano or rosemary smells greatin the kitchen. Add garden fragrances to the bath,either floating on the water or held in a netting orbag.

Fragrances can be found in flowers, leaves, bark,roots and all parts of plants. Get up close to smell thesometimes subtle scents. Crush leaves to see if theyhold pleasant smells. Often flowers that grow inyour garden, and aren’t ever sold in stores, haveenchanting fragrances like petunia, marigold, flow-ering tobacco and dianthus. The native grass prairiedropseed has an herb like smell in late summer.Fragrances that come directly from nature also carrythe energy of the garden and the plant, something asynthetic will never have.

For cosmetic and household products needed,find products without the word “fragrance”. Checkout “fragrance free” or “unscented” products, theymay contain a masking fragrance. Research onlineor with a phone call to ask the manufacturer or storeselling the product what is used to create the scent inthe product. If true scents from the garden delightyou, add essential oils to home and other products,or find products that only use these scents.

With hot summer days still burning bright, bringthe real and true fragrances of the garden into yourlife for a sensual delight. But don’t forget to havereal fragrance in all seasons. Explore your own gar-den to find year round delightful scents.

Linda Wiggen Kraft is a landscape designer,mandala artist, photographer and meditationteacher. Her work can be seen on her website andblog: www.CreativityForTheSoul.com.

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he young male goldfinchflies along in the open cau-tiously, keeping an eye outfor the neighborhood coop-

er’s hawk, as he seeks the safe haven of agroup of shrubs or small trees. His keeneyes are fine-tuned to also spot food, but inthis neighborhood there is very little in theway of native seeds that the goldfinchhunts for. And on these hot summer days,water here is in the form of lawn sprin-klers, also out in the open—much too vul-nerable for a small songbird.

Most of the yards on this street have largeexpanses of lawn, clipped evergreens, non-nativeshrubs and some odds and ends of geraniums,daylilies and peonies. None of these provide thefood songbirds look for. And many yards have evi-dence of insecticide use—there are no protein-richinsects here for birds to dine on and to feed to theiryoung.

Yet, the goldfinch knows there is one yard inthis neighborhood that is different—it is one that islush with everything he and songbirds like himneed. He finally reaches his oasis in this otherwiseuninviting neighborhood. This yard is full of nativeplants and has small, open space with widelyspaced trees and occasional masses of native flow-

ering shrubs and smalltrees. In addition, in thesunny open spots areplantings of native peren-nials and grasses, includ-ing many coneflowers,sunflowers and blazingstars. In the shade of adogwood and some beau-tyberry shrubs the home-owner added a water bub-bler that runs year-roundto provide a constant sup-ply of water for birds.

It is mid-late summerand the goldfinch is searching for the perfect spotto find a mate and raise young. This is such a place.The common ground just beyond the fence ismowed only once a year and scattered about aresome wild thistle plants—not a garden-worthyplant, but nonetheless it is one of the goldfinch’sfood of choice. In fact, goldfinch nest-building istimed to the blooming of the thistle so that they canuse the soft fluff of thistle flowers as a main part ofthe nest and have seed close by. It is also in mid tolate summer that many flowering native plantsbloom, attracting insects that birds dine on. Theseplants are also the fall and winter sources of seedfor both migrating and overwintering birds.Coneflowers (Echinacea, Ratibida and Rudbeckia),Coreopsis, sunflowers (Helianthus and Heliopsis),

prairie dock and compass plant (Silphium) andblazing stars (Liatris) all fall into this group ofplants and goldfinches add additional color to thegarden as they glean seeds from these plants fromlate summer into winter.

There are too few yards that have even a smalldiversity of native plants that offer food, shelter,good nesting material and nesting sites for birds—all the essential requirements for bird habitat. Itdoesn’t take much to begin adding native plants toyour existing landscape. Missouri native oaks arehost to many insect species (bird food!) as well asa source of ample shade, shelter and nesting sitesfor a host of avian species. Many flowering shrubsand small trees such as dogwoods, hawthorns,chokecherry, winterberry, spicebush and vibur-nums attract insects when in bloom and offer ripeberries for birds in late summer through winter.

Is it worth it? Absolutely! To be able to sit andshare with a child the beauty of a landscape thatworks for both humans (aesthetically) and for

wildlife (habitat) is a gift indeed. It is a good wayto show your children and grandchildren goodstewardship of the natural world—by example andthrough quiet observation.

This article is compliments of Shaw NatureReserve (Missouri Botanical Garden) in partner-ship with the Missouri Department ofConservation. Visit the Whitmire WildflowerGarden (at Shaw Nature Reserve), a 5-acre displaygarden, for ideas on native plant landscaping.Native plant conservation and the promotion ofnative plants in our landscapes is vital to restoringthe rich biodiversity of our region.

Cindy Gilberg is a horticulturist and Missourinative who writes, teaches and does consulting anddesign work in the St Louis area. Her work focuseson native plant landscapes in both traditional andnatural settings. Please email her atcindy.gilberg@gmail.com

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feeding, but may not require overnight surveillance.

On the other hand, there are many pets that require

more consistent supervision and care, or pet owners

who prefer to know their beloved critters are being

watched around the clock. Those house sitting pet-sit-

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pets stay put in their familiar spaces. They are man-

aged in a familiar way including feeding schedules,

play and activities, and simply having a warm body to

be close to. In my mind, this is a best, first choice. A

reasonable alternative here would be to allow your pet

to stay at the sitter’s home. Both scenarios work fine,

assuming pets and sitters are afforded pre-employ-

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you and your pet(s). Most important is to be sure you

visit your veterinarian to update all preventative

actions like immunizations, fecal exams, and both

heartworm and flea/tick management. In fact, most

legitimate facilities will demand that your pet’s

healthcare is up to date.

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kennel not previously used. Bring questions along.

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pet’s own food, treats, toys and/or bedding? Does the

facility have 24 hour staff supervision? What is their

protocol in the event of an animal health emergency?

What will follow should a tornado or fire impact the

kennel? Do not be shy with your questions. After all,

this is your family pet, and you have to know you are

making the best choice you can make.

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special holding units, some with household furniture,

TV’s or stereos. There are often options for your pets

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Obviously, best success comes with respon-

sible follow up by the pet owner, with their

pet’s trainer. Finally, most boarding kennels

will also provide grooming and bathing services in

preparation with your pet’s return home.

Be alert to the fact that post-grooming ear infec-

tions are not terribly uncommon. Groomers may

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and send them on their way home. I encourage pet

owners to follow any grooming episode with a few

days of ear flushing just to be sure infections will not

follow. And, I also encourage pet owners to allow

their veterinarians to express anal glands rather than

having their groomers accomplish that. Our techniqueis different and more completely empties the gland,

which prevents other problems like glandular abscess-

es. Finally, it is also common for pets to return home

presenting with diarrhea, cough, or even abrasions on

their pads. The best suggestion is to be sure and check

over your pet as you enter the facility, and upon leav-

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there are things that happen in the best of facilities,

and pet owners need to be sensible about these assess-

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ne of the most common questions I amasked as a veterinarian is “What is thebest way to keep my pet healthy?” Myanswer, probably different from mostveterinarians, is feed your pet a natural,

well-balanced diet. Good nutrition is the base of thepyramid that optimal health is built upon. It is themost crucial tool to restore and maintain good health.Optimal nutrition throughout life contributes to lastinghealth and longevity in people as well as our pets.Chronic disease accounts for the vast majority of petillness in our country. Chronic diseases may not belife-threatening but they can certainly diminish yourpet's quality of life. Examples of chronic diseases thatcommonly affect our pet population include skin aller-gies, ear infections, arthritis, IBD, cancer, diabetes,kidney failure, obesity, and periodontal disease. Thesediseases are not cured but managed. The good news:80% of chronic diseases will improve with a healthydiet. Healthy natural diets will also lower risk tochronic disease and slow their progression in petsalready afflicted.

Pet owners may have reservations regardingupgrading their pet's diet. Their concerns may befinancial or may be related to time constraints involv-ing shopping or preparation of meals. At AnimalHealth & Healing we try to find a diet that will helpour patient and that our client can be comfortable withproviding. Food is like everything else in life...youget what you pay for. The economic downturn hasmade most of us more cost-conscious. Purchasing alow-cost pet food may seem economically practical,but low-cost pet foods usually contain low quality, lowdigestible ingredients. Therefore, more food must befed to provide adequate nutrition than if you werefeeding a high quality, highly digestible food. Thus,the per-meal cost of the inexpensive food may be

higher. Veterinary visits to treat Fido's ongoing chron-ic illness, such as allergies or ear infections, will onlyadd to the cost.

There are vast differences between natural foodsand regular commercial pet foods. Commercial petfoods, even the more expensive and premium brands,contain additives, byproducts and artificial preserva-tives which can be unhealthy for pets. The additiveethoxyquin has been implicated in immune-mediateddisorders and organ failure. Additives BHA and BHTare suspected carcinogens. Artificial color red dye#40 is a suspected carcinogen and blue dye #2 has leadto increased sensitivity to fatal viruses in dogs. Manycommercial diets are too heavily weighted in poorquality grains such as corn, corn gluten, wheat gluten,brewer's rice, and oat groats. These grains are used asthe protein source in the food instead of high qualitymeat. These diets tend to be too high in carbohydrateswhich increases risk to cancer, obesity, diabetes, andCushing's disease in dogs and cats. The meats used inthese diets are also often of inferior quality (not fit forhuman consumption). Byproducts in these foods maycontain feathers, hooves, hair and beaks which countas a protein source albeit one of poor quality and lowdigestibility. It is no wonder that after 50 years offeeding these inferior foods pet owners and veterinar-ians are seeing a huge increase in chronic disease evenamong young dogs and cats.

Natural kibble or canned pet food will be muchmore beneficial to your pet. They do not contain anyartificial preservatives, coloring, or additives. VitaminE is used as a natural preservative. These diets aremeat-based so will be higher in protein and fat andlower in carbohydrates This ratio is appropriate forthe GI tracts of dogs and cats. Ingredients will be ofhigher quality and hence more bioavailable and high-er digestibility. The meats are often of human gradeconsumption and the grains will be whole grains.Natural diets cost more to produce and buy but sincethey are calorie-dense and highly digestible you feedless. An added benefit will be lower stool volume.Examples of good natural diets that are readily avail-able are California Natural, Evanger's, Blue Buffalo,and Natural Balance. Grain-free natural diets are alsoavailable and can be helpful in treating allergies, earinfections, diabetes and cancer. Evo, Now, andInstinct are a few notable brands. Homemade diets areeven healthier since fresh foods are used in theirpreparation. It is imperative to follow a recipe toensure the diet is balanced to meet your pet's needs.We highly recommend Dr. Richard Pitcairn's book“Natural Health for Dogs and Cats”. It containsnumerous diets for general health, weight loss and kid-ney disease.

Proper nutrition can boost the body's natural resis-tance to disease. Improvement in almost all diseasesor aging processes are seen when feeding with an opti-mal, healthy diet. This knowledge allows you, as a petowner, to take charge of your pet's health. Just like us,our pets will feel better emotionally and physicallywhen consuming highly nutritious food.

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"It's more support in a growing body of evi-

dence that exposure to pets early in life can

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live with a dog, researchers found.

Kids from dog-owning homes also had

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kids from non dog-owning homes -- and need-

ed fewer antibiotics, researchers found.

Cats also seemed to have a beneficial effect

on kids' health, but not as strong as dogs, the

researchers said.

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important, possibly leading to better resistance

to infectious respiratory illnesses during child-

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The study included 397 kids in Finland,

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time they were born until they reached age 1.

The families reported how much contact they

had with a dog or a cat on a weekly basis.

ABC News also reported on the relation-

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indoors, and the beneficial effect on the kids:

Children who live in houses where dogs are

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areas in which to inject change. As I

have worked with clients through the

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complaint regarding stress. In my humble opin-

ion, most stress can be viewed in the framework

of balance. In other words, stress equates to

being out of balance. The majority of stress that

people complain about is somewhat self-induced.

Stress management tends to center on the attain-

ment of three specific life skills that include

assertiveness, time-management and decision

making. A lot of stress is felt when these skills

are not as highly developed as one would hope.

A lack of assertiveness contributes greatly to

internal stress. Stress is created when you feel

you can’t stand up to another and let them know

how you really feel. Stress is created when you

think someone will ask something of you and you

don’t know how to say no. Stress is created when

you don’t feel heard because you do not yet have

your own voice. I have heard more stories than I

care to remember of people committed to all

kinds of things they don’t really want to do. Now

that is definitely stressful. So, practice saying no

in the mirror if you feel that is necessary. Also,

when faced with setting a boundary deliver your

“no” in a non-threatening, diplomatic manor and

don’t get off of the subject. You don’t have to

justify yourself if you don’t want to do something

and it would be easier not to go there in the

beginning stages of learning this crucial life skill.

Never being able to say no is simply too far out

of balance. In addition, this inability to say no

often leads to difficulty with time management.

Time management is a life skill that often

needs fine-tuning for many of us. Too many

obligations equate to being out of balance and

therefore in a state of stress. This skill requires a

concerted effort to look ahead to your weekly and

monthly commitments. If you have found your-

self repeatedly over-scheduling then try this sim-

ple trick. When someone asks you to do some-

thing tell him or her, “Let me think about it and

get back to you”. As a matter of fact try doing

this even when you know you will accept the

offer, as it provides more opportunity for prac-

tice. Then, take the time to ask yourself if you

really want to commit to this thing. If you don’t,

then don’t. Either way, be diligent about making

your decision the next day and getting back with

the person. After all it is not right to keep people

waiting either. Your ability to successfully man-

age your time will result in having more energy

to beef up your problem solving skills as well.

Many people have a hard time with the skill

of decision making and ultimately problem solv-

ing. Some find themselves agonizing for long

durations about having to make seemingly simple

decisions. How many of you find yourself ask-

ing others, “What do you think I should do”? I

always tell people to imagine a scale. On one

side of the scale imagine putting all of the possi-

ble pros that might result from choosing a partic-

ular path regarding your decision. On the other

side of the scale put all of the potential negative

consequences of that same choice. How do they

really weigh out? When I do this with clients and

then ask, “Is there really a choice?”, they often

get a big smirk because it is painfully obvious

which way their decision should go. This may

seem somewhat simplistic relevant to the agony

you are facing with your decision, but believe me

it helps. It removes the ability to fool yourself

and puts all facets squarely and honestly out on

the table.

In short, the inability to be assertive, manage

your time and effectively make decisions creates

quite a bit of stress due to the lack of balance you

are achieving. Take some time this month to not

only shore up your stress management skills, but

to comprehensively look at your life and ask if

something is out of balance. Are you doing

something too much or too little? If you are then

you probably have some stress around this issue.

Work this year to achieve the balance that ulti-

mately results in having more energy to put into

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by Simon Yu, MD

uly 2000, JAMA (Journal ofAmerican Medical Association)published shocking data thatstated a total of 225,000 deaths

per year occur from iatrogenic (doctorinduced or treated) causes. This consti-tutes the third leading cause of death in theUnited States after deaths from heart disease andcancer.

Even more shocking data was published in2005 by the Journal of OrthomolecularMedicine. The latest data indicated that the totalnumber of iatrogenic deaths is 783,936. Thatmakes medical care the leading cause of death ata cost of 282 billion dollars. The source:Appendix B, page 321 on “Death by ModernMedicine” by Carolyn Dean, MD, ND.

The list of the cause of these almost 800,000deaths per year includes in-patient and out-patient adverse drug reactions, medical errors,bedsores, infections, malnutrition, unnecessaryprocedures, and surgery related complications.

I have addressed this issue in a previous arti-cle, Death by (Modern) Medicine: White Coatsas a Symbol of Life and Death. The AmericanMedical Association (AMA) should be outragedand investigate the fact that the American med-ical system might be the leading cause of deathand injuries in the U.S.

Pondering the whole question of these grimstatistics of iatrogenic death, we need to ask thequestion, “Is it possible that our medical systemhas been framed and falsely accused of the causeof these deaths by other professions?” After all, Ihave been focusing on unrecognized, undetecteddental infections and parasite problems as a mainculprit of chronic diseases and incurable medicalproblems.

As an example, I’ve written many articles ondental related hidden medical problems.Whenever there are resistances to standard med-ical care, you need to think about the missinglinks. Especially think about the dental relatedproblems that might be the underlying cause ofyour illness. I have covered the dangers of amal-gams, root canals, cavitations (infection of thejaw bone) as well as parasite related dental prob-lems.

My book, Accidental Cure devoted one fullchapter to dental related medical problems andincludes many case studies throughout the book.The title of the chapter is called Dental DeathTrap. For example, patients may get a few rootcanals and some years later develop prostatecancer, breast cancer, heart attack, stroke or neu-rologic disorders. The medical doctors andpatients are not suspecting that the triggeringevents might be hidden dental infection from aroot canal done many years ago.

Even for those medical doctors who areaware of the danger of dental related medicalproblems, when they send their patients tothe dentist, the report usually states the toothis in good condition based on X-rays so theydo not recommend any intervention for sus-pected root canals.

Recently, while I was giving a freemonthly lecture at my clinic on dental relatedmedical problems, one young woman in her 30sraised her hand and started telling her story as asurvivor of sudden death. She experienced sud-den death from irregular heart rhythms. She wasluckily resuscitated and put on a pace maker toprevent another sudden death from her irregularheart rhythms. She apparently had four rootcanals and eight amalgams many years ago.When she had a biological dentist remove all heramalgams and root canals, her heart rhythmsbecame normalized according to her cardiolo-gist.

I have seen too many cases of dental related“incurable” medical problems. Undetected den-tal problems are a common reason why patientsare not responding to medical therapies. As aresult, medical doctors are using stronger andstronger medications and resorting to moreaggressive medical and surgical interventionswith a dramatic rise in side effects and mortality.

If you were a CSI (Crime Scene Investigator)at the death bed of a patient, you wouldn’t real-ize that the crime was done many years ago. The“proper” standard dental care was done by theplacement of amalgams in cavities, root canals ininfected teeth, dental implants on missing teeth,or routine tooth extractions that cause cavitationsin the jaw bone. It may take many years to seethe side effects of these procedures which mayshow up as a heart attack, cancer, arthritis, asth-ma, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, headache,autoimmune diseases, or unexplainable neuro-logical conditions.

Once you understand the origin of medicalproblems and why they aren’t responding tostandard medical care, we should not point allthe blame of iatrogenic death toward the medicalprofessions. For that young woman who experi-enced sudden death, she explained she felt likeshe went through an attempted murder by thedentist and was saved by the medical profession.

Death by Modern Medicine by Dr. CarolynDean is a very painfully honest and courageousbook however we need to explore beyond herexpose on iatrogenic death. Is it possible that thetrue cause of death might be from unsuspecteddental problems and/or standard treatments?Dental care can be a death trap as well as amoney trap for medical care many years later.

We need a calling for a dentist who can writea courageous book, Murder by Dentists, as awakeup call for the dental and medical commu-

nities. Dentists need to share the responsibilityand communicate with medical professionalsabout dental related medical problems as asource of iatrogenic cause of deaths. That is atrue prevention and healing.

For more information, I highly recommendyou read Root Canal Cover-Up by Dr. GeorgeMeinig, DDS, Rescued by My Dentist: NewSolutions to a Health Crisis by Dr. DouglasCook, DDS and It’s All in Your Head: The LinkBetween Mercury Amalgams and Illness by Dr.Hal Huggins.

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Art Is In The Eye OfThe Beholder

get a lot of submissions for things to include inmy ARTful Living column. Between issues,my email inbox fills up and is generally over-flowing. (I’m sure trees rejoice now that we

have become a paperless society!). So, I sort throughall those submissions, making my selections of whatto include in my column based on the same questionevery month: Is this art?

Sometimes the answer is clearly yes; sometimesit’s clearly no. But sometimes I’m not sure. I know,no matter how sophisticated your artistic backgroundmay be, every now and then you too may also be less-than-sure of what is and what isn’t art.

Elbert Hubbard once said, “Art is not a thing. Itis a way.” With that in mind, I decided to includesome clearly-art and a few is-this-art? events to helpyou to find the way of art. It’s all listed in my ARTfulHappenings calendar.

When I received info from the St. Louis Science

Center about some August events, my first thoughtwas, “Not my department!” But, after I read further,I’m thinking that this is truly creative stuff. See if youdon’t agree:

On August 3 from 6-10 p.m., the Science Centerpresents Nano Art. It’s a chance to get creative withscience. Visitors can explore microscopy, the science

and art of using microscopes to create images thatcannot be seen with the naked eye. The photographyexhibit “uncovers the hidden beauty of the verysmall,” the Science Center staff explained. If you usea macro lens for photography, you’ll understand this.Now think macro-macro lens.

In addition, the first Friday of every month offersactivities and demonstrations throughout the ScienceCenter, plus a free science fiction movie at 10 p.m.Fun! Free public telescope viewing is available in theJames S. McDonnell Planetarium for twinklingnatural art. Following the 10 p.m. OMNIMAX

showing, there’s dancing at the Fizz Factory, withmusic by DJ Micro. Who says artists and scientistscan’t find things in common?!

August 11 is Cheap Date Night at the

Planetarium for the over-21 crowd. From 7-10 p.m.,watch a classic sci-fi film, sip drinks, view a simula-tion of the Perseid meteor shower, and learn aboutthe Greek myths associated with the Perseus constel-lation. All for just $10 a person. Get tickets at thedoor or in advance by calling 314-289-4424.

Through September 7, The Foundry Art Centre

in St. Charles presents Ka-Pow!, an exhibit of comicbook art. Curated by cartoonist and illustrator Phil

McAndrew, the exhibition is free and open to the

public. For info, call 6636-255-0270 or visitwww.foundryartcentre.org.

On a serious note, Art Saint Louis presentsWaiting, August 13-October 4, an exhibition of thewatercolors by Muriel Eulich and the writings ofMary Ellen Havard, author of Breast Cancer: One

Illness, Two Women, Four Seasons. According toRobin Hirsch, Gallery Director, this exhibit show-cases “the truth, pain and beauty of the powerfulwomen who fight breast cancer… Together, theseartists of paint and page have created a unique view-ing experience…..While no two women’s journeyswith breast cancer are the same, both artists explorethe pain, the struggle, the anguish { along with} thebeauty and liveliness of those with breast cancer.”

I paused to count the number of friends I knowwho have battled breast cancer, and the number isupsettingly high. Maybe share this exhibition withwomen you know, too. Opening reception is August11, 6-8 p.m. Art Saint Louis is located at 555Washington Avenue. For details, call 314-241-4810or visit www.artstlouis.org.

Each summer, I thoroughly enjoy the opportunityto work with young artists in several different sum-mer enrichment programs. I came to a lifelong careerin art partly as the result of a professional artist visit-

ing my school. So I consider this my way of givingback, maybe inspiring some budding Picasso to pur-sue a career in the arts. At the very least, I hope toinstill an appreciation for art in those students. I’vebeen teaching these workshops and courses for manyyears. The students I work with are different everyyear. They are diverse, of varying ages and abilities.It’s fun to watch them develop their own style. I amalways surprised at what they create from purelyinnate ability. They remind me that art really is a way,sometimes it’s the process that makes the end resultso artistic, and truly the eye of the beholder deter-mines what is “art.”

In what museum will you find the painting fea-tured this month? I think Katie’s mom hung it in thebreakfast room for now. It could be worth a fortuneonce she grows up!

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NEW EXHIBITSThrough August 18

TRADITION

Works inspired by Jewish culture; Gallery at Regional

Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar; for info, visit

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Through September 7

BAM! POW! ZAP!

Comic art and illustrations; Foundry Art Centre, 520

N. Main in St. Charles; for info, call 636-255-0270 or

visit www.foundryartcentre.org.

August 3-September 16

URBAN WANDERERS

Works by local artists inspired by stray dogs and cats,

opening reception, 6 p.m.; sale of artwork benefits

Stray Rescue of St. Louis; St. Louis University

Museum of Art, Lindell Blvd.; for info, call 314-977-

2666 or visit http://sluma.slu.edu.

August 13-October 4

WAITING

Watercolors by Muriel Eulich and writings by Mary

Ellen Havard dealing with breast cancer; opening

reception, 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 11; Art St. Louis, 555

Washington; for info, call 314-241-4810 or visit

www.artsaintlouis.org.

August 17-September 16

MIKE WYATT: AUTO BLING REVISITED

LARRY HASSEL: RULING THE ROAD

Glass cast vintage ornaments and photography,

respectively; opening reception, 6-10 p.m.; Third

Degree’s East Gallery, 5200 Delmar; for info, call

314-367-4527 or visit www.stlglass.com.

August 17-September 20

MAIN GALLERY: FRANCOPHILES

GALLERY TWO: JOYCE SPEZIA

& KATE CUBA

Opening reception, 6-8 p.m.; Framations Art Gallery,

218 Main Street in St. Charles; for info, call 636-724-

8313 or visit www.framations.com.

Through August 18

SARRITA HUNN: FUZZY LOGIC

Good Citizen, 2247 Gravois; for info, call 314-348-

4587 or visit www.goodcitizenstl.com.

August 18

MISSOURI MASTERS SERIES:

BILLYO O’DONNELL

Lecture, demo, Q&A with artist; 2-4 p.m.; Kodner

Gallery, 9650 Clayton Road; for info, call 314-993-

4477 or visit www.kodnergallery.com.

August 30-September 21

ART FACULTY EXHIBITION

Opening reception, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Meramec

Contemporary Gallery, 11333 Big Bend; for info, call

314-984-7632.

FUN THINGS TO DOJuly 30-August 10

ARTS INTERSECTION

Metro Theater Company’s art, music, movement and

drama program for children 4-11; New City School,

5209 Waterman; for info, call 314-997-6777 or visit

www.metrotheatercompany.org.

Through August 19

SOUND OF MUSIC

Presented by Stages St. Louis; Reim Theatre at

Kirkwood Civic Center, 111 S. Geyer; for info, call

314-821-2407 or visit www.stagesstlouis.org.

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

THURSDAYS @ THE INTERSECTION

Free live concerts, 5-7:30 p.m., Strauss Park at Grand

and Washington; for info, visit www.grandcenter.org.

August 2

CONTEMPORARY NIGHT OUT

Learn about contemporary art in a relaxed way; host-

ed by Kemper Art Museum, Contemporary Art

Museum and Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, 6-9

p.m.; free at the Contemporary, 3716 Washington;

pre-registration required at

guestlistapp.com/events/103287 or call 314-935-

7918.

August 3

FIRST FRIDAY: NANO ART

Extreme-macro photography exhibit, dancing at the

Fizz Factory after 10 p.m. Omnimax film; 6-10 p.m.;

St. Louis Science Center; for info, call 314-289-4424

or visit www.slsc.org.

August 5, 12, 19, 26

FAMILY SUNDAYS: A NEW VIEW

Free activities; 1-4 p.m.; St. Louis Art Museum; for

info, call 314-721-7200 or visit www.slam.org.

August 7

STROLLER TUESDAY/PLAY DATE

Art activities; free; 9-10 a.m. for children up to 24

mos.; 10-11 a.m. for 2-5 yrs. olds and parents;

Contemporary Art Museum, 3716 Washington; for

info, call 314-535-0770 or visit www.camstl.org.

August 8

SIZZLING SUMMER CAJUN DANCE

Live music by Cajun Gator Baitors; dance lessons at

7:30 p.m.; Focal Point, 2720 Sutton; for info, call

314-822-0310 or visit www.dancindonna.com/Cajun.

August 8

PARTIES IN THE PARK: CONCOCTION

Free concert; 5-8:30 p.m.; North Meramec Avenue

between Forsyth and Maryland; for info, call 314-

726-3033 or visit www.partiesinthepark.org.

August 9

CONCRETE CINEMA: HOME (2010)

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August 10-19

THE COMPLEAT WORKS OF WILLIAM

SHAKESPEARE (Abridged and Revised)

Presented by St. Louis Shakespeare, Grandel

Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square; for info, call 314-

361-5664 or visit www.stlshakespeare.org.

August 11

CHEAP DATE NIGHT

Sci-fi film screening, shooting stars and Greek

romance with the Perseid meteor shower; for the

over 21-crowd; 7-10 p.m.; James S. McDonnell

Planetarium at the St. Louis Science Center; for

info, call 314-289-4424.

August 13

BACH SOCIETY AUDITIONS

Singers for the 72nd season performances; to

schedule an audition, call 314-652-2224; full audi-

tion info at www.bachsociety.org.

August 12

GRUF RHYS:

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8 p.m.; Contemporary Art Museum, 3750

Washington Blvd.; for ticket info, call 314-535-

0770 or visit www.camstl.org/gruffrhys.

August 17-18, 24-25

DAS RHEINGOLD

Presented by Union Avenue Opera, 733 Union

Blvd.; 8 p.m.; for info, call 314361-2881 or visit

www.unionavenueopera.org.

August 17

THIRD FRIDAY FREE PARTY:

VROOM-VROOM

The art of the auto; 6-10 p.m.; live music by Salt of

the Earth; 7 p.m. performance by Union Avenue

Opera; Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar;

314-367-4527 or visit www.stlglass.com.

August 23-September 2

THE VIOLET HOUR

Presented by Max and Louies Productions; at

COCA’s Black Box Theatre, for info, call 314-725-

6555 or visit www.maxandlouie.com.

August 24

TODD NEWTON’S HYPNOSIS LIVE!

Vegas stage act; $10; 7 p.m.; Meramec Theatre,

11333 Big Bend; for info, call 314-984-7529.

August 24

ART AFTER FIVE

Live concert (musicians TBA); 7 p.m.; free but

advance tickets required; St. Louis Art Museum; for

info, call 314-721-7200 or visit www.slam.org.

August 25-26

LOU FEST MUSIC FESTIVAL

The do-not-miss festival of continual live music in

Forest Park, visit www.loufest.com.

August 31-September 16

GOING TO SEE THE ELEPHANT

Presented by Mustard Seed Theatre, 8 p.m.; 2 p.m.

on weekends; Saturday matinees are “Pay what you

can, or pay with a can” of food; Fontbonne

University Theatre, 6800 Wydown; for info, call

314-719-8060 or visit www.mustardseed

theatre.com.

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Dr. K. Shane Neifert of St. Louis Spine &Health Center offers a unique set of healing tal-ents to his patients. He views each patient as anindividual and seeks to find and correct the ‘weaklinks’ in their health. Based on his findings, heworks to strengthen areas of weakness, whichoptimizes the patient’s overall health. He facili-tates this healing using natural techniques rangingfrom chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture, ener-

gy balancing, and detoxification, to emotionalfreedom technique, hormone balancing, nutrition-al counseling, and allergy testing and treatment.Many use these talents to maintain their body’sown healing potential. The office of St. LouisSpine & Health is equipped with the latest intechnological advances in natural healing includ-ing Foot Bath Detoxification and SpinalDecompression which addresses sciatica and her-

niated, bulging, and/or slipped discs. Also offeredwithin the office are the services of a superb,licensed massage therapist, Sharon Maust, who isqualified in multiple approaches to massage.

St. Louis Spine & Health is located at 12401Olive Blvd. #202, which is found in the TempoMedical Building (approx. 1 mile west of Hwy270 on Olive Blvd). www.preventionisbest.com.Call for more information at 314-576-1495.

Dr. K. Shane Neifert

12401 Olive Blvd. #202,

Tempo Medical Building

314-576-1495 • www.preventionisbest.com

Combining traditional training with acutting edge holistic approach, Deborahspecializes in helping people change theireating habits to achieve optimal health. Asan experienced educator with a teachingdegree, she excels at motivating individualsto improve the quality of their wellbeing.

Cutting edge nutrition for:• Autism• Auto-Immune Disorders• Cancer• Digestive Problems• Fibromyalgia• Food Allergies & Sensitivities• Learning Disabilities

• Weight Managemento Weight losso Weight gain

For more information contact DeborahZorensky, RD, LD, CCN, ClinicalNutritionist at The Center For Mind, Body,Spirit, 7649 Delmar, 314-725-6767.

An Integrated ApproachTo Healing & Wellness

Deborah Zorensky,RD, LD, CCN

314-725-67677649 Delmar

St.Louis,MO 63130

The BioMat’s quantum energetics allows the body

to fight disease and heal with a naturally strong and

efficient immune system. It is composed of 17 layers

of technology, combining Far Infrared Rays (FIR),

negative ions and amethyst crystals. Time spent on the

mat relieves pain and joint stiffness, reduces stress and

fatigue, boosts the immune system, burns calories and

many other healthful benefits.

Infrared Rays, nature’s invisible light and most

beneficial light wave, penetrate skin and increase cir-

culation to detoxify the body of harmful toxins. The

FIR can increase blood flow and clean the arteries

(which means it can help lower blood pressure),

release toxins, increase metabolism, heal soft tissue

and relax muscles.

Negative Ions are Nature’s Energizer. Ion particles

cleanse and purify the air we breathe.

Amethyst bolsters the production of the hormones

and strengthens the cleansing organs, the circulatory

system and blood, the immune system and body

metabolism.

Be proactive about your health and well being.

A good nights sleep on the BioMat or a mere 30

minute nap, can go a long way to ensuring a healthier,

happier you.

Call The Center for Mind, Body & Spirit to sched-

ule an appointment to try the BioMat. 314.725.6767.

For more information on the BioMat

Call 314-725-6767

Alternative Hospice is a locally owned, com-

munity based end of life program, dedicated to

being an advocate for our patients and providing

them with a high standard of holistic end of life

care.

We strive to empower our patients and their

caregivers with the knowledge and information

that they need to make informed decisions

regarding their care.

Our focus is on comfort, quality of life, and

facilitating of a peaceful passing with dignity,

respect and love.

Alternative Hospice is a physician directed,

nurse coordinated program of care. Dr. Joseph

Flaherty with St. Louis University Medical

School Department of Geriatrics serves as our

Medical Director and guides our team. Our team

is seasoned in conventional end of life care and

several are experienced in complementary care

techniques… the body, mind, and spirit in

rhythm.

Our values include: integrity, accountability,

respect, trust, compassion, and passion to serve.

Volunteers needed, please call 636-343-3839.

Alternative HospiceMary Magill, R.N.,

Founder andExecutive Director

1749 Gilsinn Ln., Fenton,MO 63026

(636) 343-3839

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I float on a noodle in a country lakeOn a big pink tube of fossil fuelCompressed from bodies of Earthling neighborsWhen this land lay under forgotten seasI bob (just an extra) in a pageant of droplets Advancing, receding with no intermissionFlowing or locked into ice-crystal patternsAlways glistening under a starAblaze with energy more than sufficientTo power our every need and movementPerfectly quiet, persistent and cleanIf we would (and we COULD) attune our needsTo this planet’s generous ebb and flow,Respectful of Less as a healing value,Dancing partner, essential balance, of MoreAttuned to the ancient wisdom of water

I stand in the spray of a cool night showerWater soothes my overheated nervesSmooths my skin free of prickly heatBathes off the tacky coats of sweatShrouded on by this triple-digit heatwaveI choose to live in the real summer climateIn the uncontrolled power of heat extremes

It’s not so ferocious when you meet heat calmlyBut without cool water I could not sleep

I pour dregs of drinking glasses and dog bowlOnto thirsty plants around our homeI toss dish water out onto the hostasAnd splash-clean the bird bath toward struggling fernsGiving thanks with each turn of a tap or faucetFor the force of life that flows to me

Water is giving me food and clothingTransports me to work and play appointmentsWater moving through plants is keeping me breathingWater deals with the waste my body can’t manageWater rocks me, lapping at this big pink noodleOutside and within the skin I inhabitWater molecules humming life’s glorious anthems

I am a vessel of sacred substanceWater uses me to make its roundsRefreshing my kin on this precious planetWhere every ounce of gratitudeCycling through all Earth’s times and locationsCondenses, precipitates New gifts and graces

Hear Jean Ponzi over radio waves Mondays 7-8 p.m. hosting Earthworms on88.1 KDHX and Sundays 1-2 p.m. hosting Growing Green St. Louis on the Big550 KTRS (podcasts at www.kdhx.org/ondemand and www.ktrs.com )

Search National Geographic Water Footprint Calculator to check your rela-tionship to water and explore some personal gratitude options.

EarthWorms Castings

by Jean Ponzi

Gratitude for Water

October 14, 2012

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Suffering from carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis,migraines, neck or back pain, hips, knees or footpain? Have you gone to the doctor for pains and theycan find nothing wrong. Find relief today. Carolynis a transformational healer who can sense hiddenand related pain in the body. She has over 17 yearsexperience in the healing arts field. When painoccurs (whether it is tenderness, twitching, burning,

ache or any kind of discomfort) and you ignore it,pain will relocate somewhere else in the body to getyour attention. If ignored, it then goes somewhereelse; your body is talking to you. Carolyn can senseand relieve these elusive pains. Stress and anxietyare major factors when it comes to pain and can leadto depression and a diminished sense of well-being.Prolonged stress can cause dis-ease resulting in

aches and pains, headaches, sleep disorders anddigestive problems. Bringing the body back tohealth through energy work and lifestyle changes canhelp you live pain free and functioning at your fullestpotential with a renewed sense of well-being.

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The focus of holistic dentistry is to considerthe mouth as a part of the whole body. We usematerials and methods that are more compatiblebiologically with the body instead of the tradi-tional dental materials. Examples of non-com-patible materials are mercury fillings, non-pre-cious heavy metal crowns, bridges and partialsor dentures. Alternatives to fluoride are used

for the prevention of cavities.Proper alignment of the jaws and teeth are

the foundation of how the body perceives itselfin space. The result of improper alignment canresult in symptoms of headache, ears ringing,loss of hearing, pain in the head and neck andclenching or grinding of the teeth.

Good nutrition is inseparable for good

health. If your diet consists of food and drinkmade with white flour, sugar and no fresh fruitsand vegetables, your body is likely to be acidicwith resultant more medical and dental prob-lems.

For your dental evaluation contact our

office for an appointment by calling 636-458-

9090 or email at cherryhillsdds@yahoo.com.

ronald Schoolman, DDSrodney Lofton, DDS

636-458-9090 16976 Manchester Road, Wildwood, MO 63040

H o l i s t i c D E N tA l c A R E

Our approach to holistic health includesthe entire body and the oral cavity is noexception. We are dedicated to serving ourpatients and promoting a level of health carethat carefully evaluates and reviews the use ofdental materials, dental procedures and alsooffers dietary and nutritional support for eachand every individual that is seen in our office.

Did you know that examining the mouthcan reveal the presence of illnesses or unsta-ble conditions in other areas of the body?

If you feel like you’ve just about exhaust-ed all your options in your search for betterhealth, have your mouth examined with a dif-ferent approach in mind. Get motivated, geteducated, and get ready to participate in a

health-oriented lifestyle that will provide den-tal alternatives and a nutritional foundationdesigned to help support your own body’shealing powers.

For more information visit our website at www.toothbody.com.

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Michael G. rehme, DDS,CCN & Associates

314-997-2550at the corner of Ballas

& Clayton Roads

St Louis Aquatic Healing Center offersstate of the art, cutting edge alternative healththerapies for health, healing, balancing anddetoxification. Many of our therapies canonly be found at St Louis Aquatic such as:The MG-PRO, Pulsed Electromagnetic

Field (PEMF) Cellular Exercise, widelyused in Eastern Europe for 30 years withextensive research behind it; cleaning and

promoting cell repair and regeneration; TheQuantum Pulse frequency generator, suc-cessfully eradicates many viruses andpathogens; Watsu/Wassertanzen, warmwater shiatsu therapy to relieve pain and revi-talize organs, and Cranial Sacral Therapy in

the pool, all the benefits of CST amplified bythe water. We also offer T-Zone, Whole Body

Vibration for health and fitness, Nutri-

Energetics Systems (NES) health evaluationand therapy to promote the body’s naturalhealing and detoxification, far-infrared sauna,ionic foot soaks, ear candling, lymphaticdrainage, other therapeutic massages andmuch more. Call, email or visit our websitesfor more information. 314-432-5228,

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• Gentle Chiropractic Care• Rehabilitative Exercise Programs• Affordable Acupuncture Treatments• Customized Supplementation Plans

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Dr. Daniel FazioChiropractic Physician & Acupuncturist

oin the MissouriBotanical Garden incelebrating the culture

and traditions of Japan whenthe 36th annual JapaneseFestival returns to St. Louis!From traditional music to mar-tial arts, sumo to sushi, bonodori dancing to bonsai dis-plays and thunderous taiko drumming to Tea HouseIsland tours, the three-day Labor Day weekend isfilled with sights, sounds and experiences for theentire family.

This year commemorates the cherry blossom treein honor of the presentation from Japan toWashington D.C. in 1912.

Seiwa-en, the “garden of pure, clear harmony andpeace” and one of the largest authentic Japanesestrolling gardens in North America, takes center stagefor the weekend’s festivities. A boisterous openingceremony kicks off the celebration Saturday morningat the Japanese Garden entrance with an elaborateomikoshi Shinto shrine parade, bon odori festivaldancing, taiko drumming and remarks by local andvisiting dignitaries.

Always a crowd pleaser, retired sumo wrestlersfrom the Hawaiian islands will give visitors a glimpseinto the lifestyle, training and fighting techniques ofJapan’s ancient warrior. Hear their perspective and

watch several practice bouts dur-ing demonstrations twice daily.

Japanese Festival favorites St.Louis Osuwa Taiko returns to theGarden and will sound their for-midable taiko drums during rever-berating performances twice dailyat the outdoor CohenAmphitheater.

Japanese Festival hours areSaturday and Sunday, Sept. 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 8p.m. (doors open at 9 a.m. and remain open until 10p.m. for evening candlelight walks), and Monday,Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note: no trams,free hours or early morning walking hours on signa-ture event weekends. Admission is $15 for adults,$10 for seniors ages 65 and over and $5 for childrenages 3 to 12. Missouri Botanical Garden members are$5 and members’ children (ages 12 and under) arefree.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible fromInterstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and fromInterstate 64 at the Kingshighway North & Southexit. Free parking is available on-site and two blockswest at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer. For gen-eral information, visit www.mobot.org or call (314)577-5100 (toll-free, 1-800-642-8842).

Learn more about the Japanese Festival atwww.mobot.org/events/japanesefestival.

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HealtHy Planet HaPPenInGSThrough August 19LAnTern FesTivAL: ArT by DAy, MAgic bynighT” AT Missouri boTAnicAL gArDen Elaborate, illuminated works of art from China will takecenter stage this summer at the Missouri Botanical Gardenin St. Louis. “Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic byNight” showcases Chinese culture, traditions and symbol-ism through larger-than-life, detailed scenes crafted fromcolorful silks and molded steel. The striking sets, rangingin size up to three stories tall, will be lit for special eveningviewing, giving visitors the opportunity to experience acultural event that is rarely staged outside of Asia.“Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic by Night” runs for alimited 12-week engagement, through August 19, 2012,and is presented by Emerson. For information visitwww.mobot.org.

August 1 deadline to r.s.v.P.FArMWorks: A neW urbAn soLuTionSave the Date! Wednesday, August 15. 6:00 p.m. Forum:7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Schlafly Tap Room. What: A chance tolearn all about FarmWorks - a mix of agriculture, greenbuilding, housing, jobs, and education creating a transfor-mative venture north of the Arch, in an area typically usedfor industry. Craig Heller, named in 2011 by St. LouisMagazine as a St. Louis Innovator for this revolutionaryproject, and Mike Sorth from Gateway Greening, who willbe one of many project collaborators, are the featuredspeakers. Free! Cash bar available. RSVP by August 1:http://tinyurl.com/ccwz33h. Contact: Jennifer Allen,Jennifer@trailnet.org or 314.436.1324 x 121. Hosted by:Livable St. Louis Network, lead members Trailnet and theSt. Louis University School of Public Health.

August 3 & 4heALTh sTArTs here: buiLD A beTTer Lunch box! AT WhoLe FooDs MArkeT12:00 – 3:00pm, Free Calling all kids! Stop in today andlearn how your lunch box can make the grade! We’ll sup-ply you with a Health Starts Here Lunch Box Report Cardand a delicious array of ideas to taste and grade! Bringyour report card to our prize station and you’ll receive afree Back to School item! Start the year off right with thebest lunch box on the block! August 3 Whole FoodsMarket Galleria, 1601 S. Brentwood Blvd.,314.968.7744.1160. August 4, Town and CountryCrossing Drive, Town & Country, MO 63017. 636-527-1160.

August 4 & 6vegAnisM For The PLAneT, PeoPLe & AniMALsAirs on KNLC Channel 24 08/04 at noon and KNLCRenewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 08/06 at 8:00p.m. If you don’t eat meat, do you end up malnourishedor with insufficient protein? Or, are people who do not eatanimal products healthier? Alexandria Graff and LauraShields of St. Louis Vegans see not eating meat or anyother animal products (veganism) actually helping to endworld hunger.

August 8 & september 5cAnning, Freezing & PLAnTing A FALL gArDen“Preserving your garden's bounty"...canning and freezingtips, guidelines, and recipes Presented by MargeWildberger on Wed, Aug 8th at 7PM. "Fall Planting - Whatand how to plant for a successful fall garden" Presentedby Ellen Barredo of Bowood Farms on Wed Sept 5th at 7PM. Both events are at the Wildwood Farms CommunityGarden (corner of Taylor and Main St in Wildwood TownCenter) and are free and open to all. Please bring lawnchair and water. More info can be found on Facebook atWildwood Farms Community Garden or on the Wildwoodwebsite at http://www.cityofwildwood.com.

August 11 (rsvP Aug. 10)WhAT heALTh conDiTions Are you AT risk For?Health Alert A Free Serminar hosted by Dr. Mark Bakerpresented by Barbel Aldridge, ND. If you could find outwithout expensive, invasive, diagnostic procedures whathealth conditions you are at risk for, including auto-immune disorders, parasites, ' infections, deficiencies, tox-icity, tumors, cysts, etc, would you want to know? You cannever cure any disease condition without addressing itsreal causes. These underlying precursors to disease alwaysappear before symptoms appear. Barbel Aldridge, ND spe-cializes in unmasking and eliminating these hidden cul-prits so that you or your loved one can get well or, ideally,avoid getting sick in the first place. Participants will learn:

• To improve self-care for yourself and your family •Knowledge about energetic and functional causes of dis-orders • Functional relationships of organ systems I I •Energetic relations of organs for healing • Dietary factors• The meaning of symptoms We will see you SaturdayAugust 11th at llam.! The presentation will take about 1hour with additional tim.e for questions at the end. RSVPby calling Baker Chiropractic at 314.291.4401 by August10, 2012 for more details. Baker Chiropractic &Acupuncture ~ St. Charles Rock Road ~ Bridgeton, MO63044 ~ mbaker9327@aol.com.

August 11 & 13AniMAL AgricuLTure: environMenT, heALTh AnD eThicsAirs on KNLC Channel 24 08/11 at noon and KNLCRenewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 08/13 at 8:00p.m. How has animal agriculture changed in the past 50years? David Feldmann and Greg Farough of theAutonomy Alliance discuss the way the UNEnvironmental Program report approaches the question ofanimal agriculture.

August 13Free cLAss! LeArn AbouT AcuPressureTo heLP WiTh DePression, AnxieTy, AnDPAin. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a form of acu-pressure wherein you "tap" on acupuncture points torelieve symptoms. This free class provides you with atake-home technique you can use when stressful situationsor pain arise. Kim Archer is a skilled presenter who canhelp with the toughest cases. Classes to be held atCommunity Acupuncture of St Louis, 2006 South 39thStreet, STL, 63110. RSVP to 314-772-4325. Learn more atwww.acustl.com, and click on "Other Services".

August 14inTegrATing ALTernATive MeDicine WiTh convenTionAL MeDicine FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion - IntegratingAlternative Medicine with Conventional Medicine - Learnhow to build your immune system and take charge of yourhealth. If you are suffering from chronic conditions, you'lllearn why you don't have to live with your "incurable"symptoms anymore. Topics covered include: Cancer,Heart Disease/Stroke, Diabetes, Arthritis, Osteoporosis,ADD/ADHD, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, FoodAllergies, Nutrition, and many more. You should come tothis discussion also if you feel, "My Doctor said every-thing is fine! Then why do I feel so lousy?" SecondTuesday each month at 6:30 pm at our healing clinic -Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., BoardCertified Internist, 10908 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO63146, Weaving Internal Medicine with AlternativeMedicine to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Call to veri-fy meeting date; seating is limited, arrive early, 314-432-7802. See patient success stories at www.preventionand-healing.com.

August 14inForMeD energy Design in buiLDingconsTrucTion TruMPs oLDerscheMATicsArchitects and engineers who embed cues from new ener-gy modeling software will be miles ahead of their compe-tition when new systems are tested for efficiency. Just oneexample of energy modeling is a free public softwarecalled e-Quest Schematic Design Wizard, which sharesboth its capabilities and limitations up front. Then thearchitect knows to find supplemental resources to enhancethe design. The software provides designers with buildinggeometry, site orientation, day-lighting, insulation, glazingdetails which would cost too much to research for eachproject. The accrual of informed design decisions lays asturdy foundation for truly low energy intensity combinedwith high performance, which benefits the triple bottomline. To share this tool and to encourage low energy inten-sity, high performing buildings, the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil-Missouri Gateway Chapter will present KimShinn as their featured August speaker. Shinn has used thee-Quest SD modeling system on over eighty LEED regis-tered and certified projects. The meeting is at the SheetMetal Workers Local 36 Headquarters at 2913 Chouteau,Suite 200 in zip code 63103 on Aug.14 from 5:30 – 7:30PM. Shinn’s presentation is unique in that he brings hisaudience into an actual decision-making process througha friendly design competition for a new building demon-strating how this software can assist in achieving betterbuildings. This U.S. Green Building Council – MissouriGateway Chapter meeting is presented in partnership with

the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating andElectrical Engineers-St. Louis Chapter(ASHRAE).USGBC-Missouri Gateway, ASHRAE – St. Louis mem-bers and full-time students are admitted for free. All oth-ers pay $20 at the door. Registration is essential via thewebsite at www.USGBC-MOGateway.org or by phoning314-577-0225.

August 18 & 20orgAnic AgricuLTureAirs on KNLC Channel 24 08/18 at noon and KNLCRenewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 08/20 at 8:00p.m. Why are non-crop species important? Don Fitz,James Meinert and Paul Krautmann discuss soil, pesti-cides, herbicides, gardening and farming. Footage from“Nicotine Bees” includes interviews with Dr. VandanaShiva, Dr. Charles Benbrook and Walter Heafeker.

August 21connecTing your heALTh beTWeen your TeeTh AnD boDyFREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion. Connecting YourHealth Between Your Teeth and Body. You may not real-ize it, but your teeth and gums may be making you ill orweakening your immune system. Hidden infections.Unresolved illness. Find out what may be happeningbetween your teeth and body and what to do about it.Discover how infection and illness transfer between theteeth and body. Understand how biological dentistryfocuses on your overall health. Learn about what dentalmaterials are compatible with wellness, mercury-free,tooth-colored fillings,the impact of dental procedures,how certain dental procedures can influence your body,and nutritional therapy that supports a healthy mouth.Third Tuesday Each Month, 6:30 pm at the HolisticDentistry office of, and presented by, Dr. Michael Rehme,D.D.S., C.C.N. (Certified Clinical Nutritionist), 2821 N.Ballas Rd, Suite 245, St. Louis, MO 63131. A HealthyChoice for Dental Care. Call to verify seminar date andreserve your space at 314-997-2550. See Patient SuccessStories at www.toothbody.com.

August 21coMMuniTy ouTreAch evening7:00-9:00pm. A Gathering Place Massage School offers anevening of relaxation and bodywork, including ChairMassage, Chinese Healing Modalities, Energywork, MetalSinging Bowls, and much more! This event is free! Heldat 12061 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043.Contact us at 314-739-5559 or www.agatheringplace.com.

August 21Free MonThLy WeLLness suPPorT grouPCome and enjoy an evening of fellowship, learning oppor-tunities in Medical Spiritual Information and exercises tostrengthen your journey in managing your plan of care andtreatment. Support Group Leaders: Dr. Simon Yu, M.D.and Chaplain Paul R. Johnson, M.Div. When: ThirdTuesday each month (with an occasional exception) at6:30 pm. at our healing clinic, Prevention and Healing,Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist, 10908Schuetz Road, St Louis, MO 63146, Weaving InternalMedicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the Best EachHas to Offer. Call to verify meeting date, 314-432-7802.For more information, read the article on our web site atwww.PreventionAndHealing.com titled "New Medicine,New Biology: Spiritual Wellness, Spiritual Assessment,and Spiritual Care."

August 23heALing nighT AT cheryL’s herbs7:00 – 9:00 pm. Once a month, Cheryl’s Herbs offers thisfree event to those seeking holistic ways to improve body,mind and spirit. Discussion will cover Cheryl's ideas onliving well and preparing for the future. Healthy and heal-ing routines help us age gracefully. Sample Cheryl'sSpanish Rice made with medicinal herb broth. Free. Heldat Cheryl's Herbs. Visit www.cherylsherbs.com. Pleasecall in advance for a reservation 314-645-2165.

August 25 & 27susTAinAbLe hog AnD cATTLe rAisingAirs on KNLC Channel 24 08/25 at noon and KNLCRenewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 08/27 at 8:00p.m. Sustainable animal raising means chickens peckingat insects, hogs rooting for grubs and cattle meanderingacross fields. Don Fitz and Darvin Bentlage discuss howhuge farming operations threaten the livelihoods of ruralMissourians. This Green Time includes footage from “PigBusiness.”

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

Webster Family Chiropractic249 W Lockwood aveWebster Groves, MO 63119 • (314) 961-2020

Dr. Matt Goben

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The MG-PRO is a generator that produces a DC (direct current) pulsed electromagnetic field of varying strengths delivered via insulated cables. No current of any kind comes into contact with the body. The magnetic field energy produced at the cable passes freely through living tissue for thepurpose of cellular exercise to promote and support a sense of well being.

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Women's Health Specialists of St. Louis isdedicated to providing the most comprehen-sive health care for women in St. Louis and thesurrounding area. Caring for your completehealth care needs is what distinguishes us inthe health care community. We provide eachindividual patient with the most up to datehealth information and compliment our carewith alternative and natural therapies includ-ing nutritional testing, supplements and Bio-identical Hormones.

Our team of providers are dedicated toexceptional treatment and care of our patients.We focus on the quality of a women's life andit is our commitment to each and every patient.Please call our office at (314) 292-7080 for anappointment.

All of our providers enjoy the opportunityto educate women about women's health.

In addition, we would like for you to continue with welcoming our newest

provider, Dr. Laura Eastep, M.D. She has new patient appointments

available, so give us a call.

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212 Millwell Dr., Suite A, St. Louis, MO 63043

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