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he House Finches are doing anotherfly-by underneath our front porchcanopy. But this seemingly attrac-

tive parcel of bird nest real estate is too smalland well traveled for all who flitter in and flit-ter out. The warm El Niño winter weather hasgotten the birds and the bulbs prematurelyroused. But soon another Alberta clipper willput an end to all this February weather dressedin May clothing. El Niño years are like thatmysterious east wind that often causes the nor-mal to become the abnormal. Even politics hassuccumbed to the El Niño effect. Political pun-dits are speechless when trying to explainDonald Trump’s rise to the top of theRepublican heap. Trump is hitting a nerve witha disenchanted electorate. EstablishmentRepublicans keep trying to figure out how tocontrol Trump, but since Donald is using hisown money to fund his campaign, there seemsto be no leverage. In fact, with most candidatesraising their own money, party money seems tono longer be a leash. No matter how short theywish it was. Many believe the Republicanshave an opportunity to win back the WhiteHouse this time around. Looks like they got

Trumped. And the Democrats thought Hillarywas a shoe-in until the young people decided toput their idealism behind Bernie. Oh, I remem-ber this feeling from 1972. George McGovernwas our man. He was sure to win. No doubtabout it. Our hearts told us that McGovernwould soon govern. Boom, landslide loss. Whodoesn’t want free state college for everyone?And of course I am in favor of health care foreveryone. But there’s one problem. It all costsmoney. Free is rarely free. And taxes arealready too high. It’s unlikely the populace willever support 40-50 per cent taxes in order toget free college or health care for all. Sort of anall-inclusive vacation. One stop shopping.Trouble is, can the government run things bet-ter than individuals? It’s the ongoing argument.And in a El Niño year? Oh, boy, an east windis blowing and the ground hog has hisBermuda shorts on. Donald Trump is sparringwith the Pope and the balance of the SupremeCourt is, well, in the balance. There’s got to bea novel in all this. Or at least a reality t.v. showor mini-series. We have the cast. Quiet on theset! Action!

Speaking of Spring. Our 31st Natural LivingExpo is Sunday, March 20 (the first day ofSpring). I would like to invite you to join us sowe can help you find the resources you need tocreate a healthier and greener life for you andyour family. We will have all sorts of greatexhibitors on hand. Take a moment and readthe article on page 3, then go to page 5 and cutout your 2 for 1 admission ticket so you cancome and bring a friend for free! See you at theexpo!

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PLANET PEOPLEPublisher/Editor: J.B. Lester

Lifestyles Editor: Denise ChristenArts Editor: Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky

Green & Growing Editor: Linda Wiggen KraftAssociate Editor: Niki Lester

Social Media Editor: Natalie LesterCOLu mNis Ts :

Health & Wellness: Dr. Amy DavisEnvironment: Heather Navarro, Jean Ponzi

Fresh Fare: Kari Hartel, RD, LD, Crystal StevensRelationships: Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW;

Pets/Nature: Teresa Garden, DVM; Ava Frick, DVM,Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM, Pat Tuholske, Naturalist

mAr k ETiNgDenise Christen, Linda Wiggen Kraft, J.B. Lester,

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come celebrate the firstday of Spring at its 31stNatural Living Expo,Sunday, March 20, 10 amto 4 pm, at the WebsterGroves RecreationCenter in WebsterGroves, 33 East GlendaleRoad, 63119. The first400 visitors to the expowill receive a free reuse-able tote bag courtesy ofWhole Foods, Dierbergs,Schnucks and FreshThyme Farmers Markets.There will be numerousfood and beverage samples including a craft beer tast-ing by Schlafly and a wine tasting by Edg-Clif Farms& Vinyard. Guests will also be able to get free healthscreenings, information and green products for yourhome and garden, your family and even your pets.Enjoy live music by Terri Langerak on harp and CarolEder on guitar as you explore more than 50 exhibitors.There will be a drawing for a $600 family weekend atTrout Lodge YMCA of the Ozarks and Amtrak will begiving away free train tickets to some lucky expoattendee. The first 100 expo visitors will also receivea free ticket to the Missouri Botanical Garden.

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Bringing Old School, Natural Construction Back to SofasSomething’s Missing FromToday’s Sofas – the Quality!by Doug Belleville

ould you know a good quality sofaif you saw one? The fact is mostpeople wouldn’t. Unfortunately

most consumers do not know what to look for andwhile it may visually look impressive, they should-n’t expect the piece to stay that way or hold up verylong. Most sofas, love seats, armchairs or chaisesdon’t have a chance to be handed down throughyour family for generations as a result of poorindustry-wide construction. Rather than choosing acouch that will end up on the curb, savvy shoppersneed to consider high end, heirloom-quality livingroom seating. We are going to learn how we can getreal value for our hard earned money along withenjoying the pride of passing on a truly loved andtreasured piece of furniture to future generationsthat’s built from the best materials and high qualityconstruction.

Shoddy Construction is (Unfortunately) the NormMost components of sofas and chair construc-

tion cannot be seen by the consumer and many con-tain inferior building materials. These unseen innerworkings make a huge difference between pieces ofliving room furniture that last only a handful ofyears versus one you can hand down with pride.

Today’s standard is for factory assembly to lookand feel sturdy to the average consumer, but theseimpostors, through minimal daily use, will quicklybegin to loosen up at joints and wobble and weak-en. This speeds up failure of poorly built couchframes and they inevitably come apart.

Other common issues include cushions that sagprematurely. This happens for two reasons; lowquality polyurethane foam in the cushions and poorquality deck foundations / bases that support theseat cushions. The support decks quickly stretch,tear, and fail to support the seat cushions properly.Additionally annoying squeaks develop from softweak woods, artificial woods like particle board,cardboard and veneers which are loaded with gluethat only add to the problem. The result of all ofthese shoddy short cuts and low cost substitutions isfurniture destined for the trash truck and the land-fill.

The Best Wood for Sofa FramesA good natural couch begins with solid bones.

Think of the frame of your sofa as its skeletal struc-ture. In fact, this framework is what supports therest of its construction and all who sit on it. A sofaneeds to be able to support anyone and everyone ofall sizes from the petite, to people that are consid-ered medically overweight. Our family and friendsneed to be able to sit, play, and rest on that sofacomfortably and do it for years on end. The core ofthe sofa “the bones” should be sustainably-harvest-ed, locally- grown hardwood so future generationshave the same opportunity. Avoid softer woods likepine, plywood, and even particleboard. A verydependable choice for crucial components like feet,legs, and framework is kiln-dried hardwood.

Can You “Sit on it” Potsie?The fact is most sofas and couches are not built

like they used to be, and if you knew how it wasbuilt you probably wouldn’t want to sit on it. Todaythey are mostly stapled rather than using actual car-pentry. But if you want a construction joint to hold,

you just cannot beat thetraditional mortise-and-tenon joint. Craftsmenhave been using construc-tion like this for 7,000years. This simple jointhas been trusted for itsenduring strength byskilled carpenters, black-smiths and even stonema-sons. It’s strong, safe,and extremely reliable.

A high end-quality sofa or arm chair will relyless on cheap staples and more on old-school join-ery at each and every key stress point. Add to thisrecipe for construction a strong, natural non-toxicjute webbing and you have a recipe for assemblythat will increase the integrity and performance ofthe frame inside any seating piece you own.

A L’il Dab Of Glue Will Do Ya, Or Will It?Modern furniture con-

struction uses a whole lotmore than a dab of gluethese days. Glue is vastlyover used and relied onbecause it is speeds up thebuilding process while atthe same time cuts costs sothey can build it cheap. Thissets an industry standard of

low quality and short term durability. Their con-struction relies on high-formaldehyde glues andadhesives instead of strong mortise-and-tenonjoints. These adhesives are also known as one ofthe biggest sources of chemical off-gassing fromfurniture—and they’re toxic to our bodies.

Where Savvy Rest requires a need for adhesive,

a low-VOC, water-based emulsion is used. Thesewill not endanger your health or the health of yourfamily and friends with off-gassing fumes. Thesesubstitute furniture glue options should be certifiedby Green Guard who is the most well-known inde-pendent testing and certifying authority for thirdparty verification. Products like a low-VOC, water-based emulsions that are certified GreenGuardGOLD meet the most restrictive standard for lowchemical emissions.

For more information on organic, all-natural,sofas, love seats, arm chairs and beds, contactDoug Belleville at STL Beds. Shop Our High-Quality Natural Sofas, Love Seats and Arm ChairsNow at www.STLBeds.com or call 636-296-8540.

Stop by our booth at the Healthy Planet NaturalLiving Expo March 20 in Webster Groves and seean organic sofa and love seat for yourself!

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Visit These Exhibitors & More!Amtrak – National Railroad

Ticket Giveaway & Train Travel InfoArbonne International

Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-Toxc ProductsArtwork by Leslie Faust

Art, Coloring Books, JournalsBaker Chiropractic / Dr. Sandra Walker, ND

Supplements & Live Blood Cell Analysis InfoBe Young Total Health

Essential OilsBioMat Health SolutionsFar-Infrared Mats; Portable Saunas

Christine Kniffen, LCSW, TherapistThe Art of Relating

Coach Harder Driving SchoolInfo on Driving School

Committed To Health ChiropracticFree Spinal Screenings

CornucopiaKitchen Tools, Missouri Baskets

Creveling GardensMandala Coloring Books, Medalions

Crossing Back To HealthNutritional Supplements & Dr. Demos

Crown Ridge Tiger SanctuaryRoot Beer samples & Tiger Info

EarthDance Organic Farm SchoolInformation on The School and Farm

Earthways Ctr. of MO Botanical GardenEducational Handouts

Edg-Clif Farms & VineyardWine & Beer Tasting & Sale

Eckankar/Missouri Satsang SocietyBooks & info on Eckankar

Evening Shade FarmsNatural Soaps & Skincare Products

Feed Your VitalityHealthy Food Samples

Forest ReLeaf of MissouriInfo on Trees & Trees in 3-gallon pots

Friends of SLU Liver CenterInfo on Liver Health

Go Local STLInfo from local member businesses

GrassROOTS Green NetworkInfo on Sustainable Gardening

Great Rivers GreenwayBike and Trail Maps, Reusable Bags

Humane Society of MissouriInfo on Animal Adoption, Programs

Institute of Natural HealthNatural Integrated Medicine/Wellness Center

Karma-NaturalsNatural Beauty, Wellness & Gifts

Kingen Chiropractic Wellness CenterPosture & Balance Assessment

LaVista CSA FarmCSA sign-up and plant starts

LeafFilter North of Missouri, Inc.Gutter Protection Information

Lost & Found GemsEco-friendly products

Metro LightingEnergy Efficiency & Eco-Education

Mother Earth PillowsHot/Cold Herbal Flax Pillows

Natural Beauty SalonOrganic Hair & Skin Products

NorwexEnvironmentally Friendly Products

Operation Food SearchInformational, Nutritious Snack Samples

Primordial Sound MeditationInfo On Deepak Chopra Meditation

Renewal by AndersenEnergy Efficient Windows & Doors

Schlafly BeerCraft Beer Samples

Seed GeeksHeirloom, Vegetable, Flower, Herb Seeds

Seeds of Hope FarmInfo on CSA program

SHARE InternationalVarious Informational Fliers

Soul-Esteem CenterInfo on the Center, Classes & Events

St. Louis Animal Rights TeamAnimal Rights & Vegan Information

St. Louis Composting, Inc.Certified Compost, Mulch & Soil Blends

STL BedsOrganic & Eco-Friendly Mattresses/Beds

The Healing Arts CenterPrograms, Cont. Education, Store Items

Tranquil Companionphotonic, biomat & magnetic therapy

Traveling TeaLoose Leaf Tea & Tea Products

USGBC Missouri Gateway ChapterSustainable Building Practices Info

Vesterbrook FarmOrganic Veggies, Meats, Eggs, Canned Goods

Wildlife Rescue CenterWildlife Rehabilitation Services

World Ecology CenterInfo on Grad Program, Sustainable Handouts

Young Living Essential OilsEssential Oils & Supplements

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Craft Beer Tasting

Gift Card Giveaway

Carol Eder • Live Music • Terri Langerak

Wine Tasting

Missouri Botanical GardenTicket Giveaway

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by Crystal StevensLa Vista CSA Farm

here is a dire need for a shift in the waywe source our food. Individuals aroundthe globe are becoming more and moreconcerned about where their foodcomes from. Gardens are sprouting upacross cities, towns and suburbs. Thereis a real need for change in our current

food system. There are plenty of ways to source localproduce, pasture raised meats, farm fresh eggs, and arti-san foods. Our region has a plethora of farmers markets,CSA Farms and local grocers to choose from.

CSA-Community Supported Agriculture Farms arean excellent way to incorporate fresh local seasonal pro-duce into the weekly diet. In a CSA Farm, members payup front to help the small farmer with seed and operatingcosts. Members receive a share of the seasonal harvesteach week during the growing season (typically midMay through October. The premise behind CommunitySupported Agriculture is that members share in both therisks and the benefits with the farmer; they enjoy the sur-plus and bounty during the great harvests, but also showpatience and understanding when a crop failure occursdue to sometimes uncontrollable factors such as weath-er, plant disease, swarms of insects or wildlife. Membersand their families build a relationship with their farmersand deepen their connection to where their food comesfrom and how it is grown.

A CSA box averages between $25 and $55 per weekand may include vegetables and herbs. Custom boxesmay be built to include local cheese, meats, dry goodsand value added products.

Supporting localized food systems significantlyreduces the carbon foot print by reducing the number ofmiles that food travels and also circulates funds backinto the local economy.

Joining a CSA Farm is just one of many ways in

which you can become involved in food issues withinyour community. You have choices to make in terms ofwhat is right for you and your family.

Eating locally shifts your view on food and what toprepare when. Creativity enters the kitchen with heir-loom and specialty produce that may make an appear-ance in your CSA Box throughout a season. It is great toplan ahead; find out what grows locally during eachmonth in your region and ask farmers and neighbors howthey prepare their seasonal produce. Check your localMeetups and garden clubs for recipe ideas. Typically,CSA Farms provide a weekly newsletter packed withinformation about the week’s share which includesrecipes and farm happenings. Most farms are on varioussocial media sites, providing recipe ideas and tips forplanning ahead. Browse the guide below to see whichCSA Farm suits your individual needs.

Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food!

La Vista FarmSince 2002Mid May through late OctoberNon GMO seeds Produce is grown using sustainable methods. (No syn-thetic pesticides! No synthetic Herbicides!)Offers members a variety of over 120 vegetables and lotsof fresh herbs that can be grown in the region includingspecialty and heirloom varieties as well as medicinalherbs for teas and tinctures. Standard items includebroccoli, cabbage, Napa cabbage, Bok choi, GourmetSalad Mix, specialty Asian greens mix, fresh herbs, car-rots, eggplant, golden zucchini, zucchini and squash,heirloom tomatoes, sun gold cherry tomatoes, kale,chard, peppers, eggplant, scallions, potatoes, colorfulbell peppers, garlic, sweet potatoes, Winter squash, andmuch more. Visit website for a complete list. Shareholders also enjoy access to the pick your ownfield, in which they can bring the whole family out for aday of picking delicious sugar snap peas, fresh herbs,

strawberries, green beans, three varieties of cherry toma-toes, stunning flower bouquets, and medicinal herbs.Farm Pick-Up on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2pm-7pmin Godfrey, IL (45 minutes from St. Louis) St. Louis pick up every Saturday morning from 7am-9am at Garden Heights Nursery on 1605 South Big BendBlvd in Richmond Heights.AND Tower Grove Farmers Market 9am-11am everySaturday Morning.Edwardsville Pick-Up on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm at Green Earth Grocery.www.lavistacsa.org Find us on facebook Full Share $600 Alternate Share $340 + one time deliv-ery fee of $35 for pick up in St. Louis, MO or Edwardsville, IL.Sign up at www.lavistacsa.org Email [email protected] Call (618)467-2104Sign Up at our booth in the Farmers Market Section atSTL Earth Day and at the Tower Grove Farmers MarketKick off Festival Open House and Farm Tour May 15th 12-2 La Vista provide 15 Community Offering Shares to low-income families and donates over 1,000 lbs of produce tolocal food pantries.Eric and Crystal teach a variety of workshops rangingfrom foraging wild edibles, sap on tap maple syrupworkshop, outdoor cooking, permaculture, vermicultureand using medicinal herbs. www.growcreateinspire.comWeekly e-newsletter with fresh seasonal recipes fromThe Farmers TableFarmer Crystal contributes to Feast Magazine and is aregular contributor to The Healthy Planet magazine.Crystal blogs for Mother Earth News. She is the authorof Grow Create Inspire which will be published this year.See her blog growingcreatinginspiring.blogspot.comLa Vista CSA Farm is located on the scenic bluffs of theMighty Mississippi in Godfrey, IL. 4350 Levis LaneGodfrey IL 62035.

Avant Gardens CSA Co-operative with several area farmsavantgardensco-operative.weebly.com facebook.com/avantgardenscsa [email protected] phone 573-237-5121 1108 Olive New Haven, MO367 Cedar Grove Lane New Haven, MO 63068Mini Shares are $30/week ($390/three month season)Basic Shares are $50/week ($650/three month season)Premium Shares are $80/week ($1,040/three month sea-son) 39 weeks. Array of seasonal fruits and veggies, oneor two meat items, bread, cheese and eggs in each shareVegetarian shares are available. Serving Franklin County

and surrounding areas. Pick up locations are NewHaven, Washington, Hermann and Rosebud

EarthDance FarmsSince 2010Mid May - end of October (24 weeks)$600 per seasonWebsite: www.earthdancefarms.orgContact person/email/phone number: Soraya [email protected], 314-521-1006.Earth Dance Farms grows over 100 varieties of veg-etables including kale, tomatoes, radish, leeks, greensmix, cabbage, squash, potatoes, peas, beets, spinach,pumpkin, cucumbers, onions, sweet potatoes, collards,garlic, arugula, chard, turnips, zucchini, peppers, andmany more! You-pick herbs and flowers also available tomembers on the farm. Example share (size of box, bag, etc): Varies seasonally.7-10 items per share. Includes veggies and herbs. Eggsavailable for purchase at stand. "What's Fresh" emailnewsletter features recipes and keeps you posted on whatto expect each week. Price breakdown: $625 for new members, which trans-lates to $25 per week. We require a $100 deposit and $25new member fee to secure a spot, then 2 payments of$250, due March 31st and April 30th. Pick up/delivery info: Pick up will be Saturdays from8am-12pm at the Ferguson Farmer's Market. (20 S.Florissant Rd.)Fill out the registration form and CSA Contract on ourwebsite (http://www.earthdancefarms.org/what-we-do/earthdance-csa-program/) Then mail the signed con-tract and deposit/new member fee to: EarthDance, 233 Dade Ave, Ferguson, MO 63135.

Fair Shares CCSA (Combined CSA)Since 2008 the original combined CSA in STLOffering a 48-week season from April - February forover 450 families in St. Louis.Local happy produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, yogurt, nuts,grains, pasta, bread, candy, coffee, canned goods andmore from over 75 farms and producers.We offer five types of shares, which all include a meat orprotein, a variety of seasonal produce, dairy and otherstaples: $50 Full Share picks up weekly; $50 Half Sharepicks up bi-weekly; $33 Mini Share picks up weekly;Delivered Mini Shares delivered to the workplace withminimum number of member signups required,$40/week; NEW Limited number of BYO (Build YourOwn) Shares available in Full, Half, Mini or Delivered--See fairshares.org for details.Annual, Semi-annual, Quarterly or Monthly payment

HealtHy PlanetGuide to CSas

(Community Supported Agriculture)

PARTIAL LISTINGTomatoes, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Peppers,

Green Beans, Broccoli, Watermelon, Sweet Corn,Squash, Potatoes, Onions, Carrots

Call 314-954-0551 for full [email protected]

Fresh, Healthy Produce...Locally Grown, Freshly Picked, DELIVERED To You!

As a member of our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)you receive fresh, locally raised vegetables delivered to

your neighborhood once per week for 20 weeks of thegrowing season.

Delivery will be a box of the assorted vegetablesin season for that week. The Lee Family

invites you to be a part of the farm.

Fresh, Healthy Produce...

Call 314-954-0551 for full [email protected]/leefarms • [email protected]

As a member of our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) you receive fresh, locally-raised vegetables delivered to your

neighborhood once per week for 20 weeks OR every otherweek for 20 weeks of the growing season. Delivery will be a

box of assorted vegetables in season for that week. The Lee Family invites you to be a part of the farm.

Partial Listing: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Lettuce,Peppers, Green Beans, Broccoli, Watermelon,

Sweet Corn, Squash, Potatoes, Onions, Carrots

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options available.Pickups in Midtown (Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30- 7:00), UCity (Wednesdays 4:30-6:00) and Kirkwood(Thursdays 4:15-6:00). Sara Hale,[email protected], 314.853.5743 Twitter: @fair-sharesccsa Facebook: Fair Shares CCSA. What setsFair Shares apart is that we create collaborations withfarms and small producers to include local ingredientsin the prepared foods we offer to members, includingpasta, soups, cookie doughs, condiments and more. Wepay our farmers well, and we pay them on deliverybecause we think what they do is important and valu-able to our health, as well as to the local economy. Allnon-produce items in the shares are tradable so mem-bers can customize their shares to suit their dietarypreferences. Working with a vast array of farmers givesour members an incredible variety of produce, and withall the other items we carry, it's easy to eat local exclu-sively all year long.

Gateway Greening Urban FarmSince 2013Late-May through Late-October (24 weeks)Vegetables, herbs, limited fruitFull Share (4 to 6 people): Early June - Kale, Chard,Salad Mix, Radish, Bok Choy, Peas, Garlic Scapes, TartCherries, Thyme, OreganoHalf Share (2-3 people): See Above.Full Share: $600 ($25/week)Half Share: $300 ($25/week). Payment Options avail-able. Lump Sum. 3 installations, paid in full prior tofirst pick-up. Pick-up Only. Gateway Greening Office2211 Washington Ave., St. Louis MO 63103Wednesdays, 11am-6pm, Saturdays, 9am-3pmHow to sign up: www.gatewaygreening.org/csa/Website: www.gatewaygreening.orgContact person/email/phone numberRachel Deffenbaugh, [email protected] ext. 109

Lee Farms CSASince 2007100 member CSACSA runs for 20 weeks, begins 1st week of June andruns until mid-October.The CSA is produce (vegetables, watermelons, can-taloupes), and eggs. Meat from Lee Farms is availablethroughout the year as an additional purchase.Everything in the Lee Farms CSA share box is grownon our farm by our family. The share box will contain 6to 10 different items each week and will range from 7to 10 pounds of vegetables. A share costs $550 for theseason. Larger families purchasing multiple sharesreceive a 10% discount. We have established pick-upsites in: Ladue, Skinker/DeBaliviere, Central West End,South City, Webster Groves, Crestwood, St. Charles,and Warrenton. The pick-up sites are divided intoTuesday or Thursday delivery days. This balance isimportant to ensure fresh veggies for all, and is deter-mined as sign-ups progress. New sites can be estab-lished if interest warrants.Rusty & Teresa, Lee Lee Farms, LLC 39358 Pin OakChurch Rd Truxton, MO 63381www.facebook.com/leefarms [email protected] 954 0551 cell 636 597 9921 farm.

Local Chef StLMay through November (24 weeks)Members receive vegetables, fruits, pastured eggs,antibiotic free meats, hormone free dairy as well as aLocal Chef value added productPick up locations in Chesterfield, Weldon Spring,Manchester. full and half shares availableContact Robert Uyemura at [email protected] formore information

Local Farmer Crop BoxesYear Round$25 per week $30 per week for custom boxFull and Half SharesHome delivery and several pick up locations availableSustainably grownGarden Share includes seasonal vegetables. Customshare may include bread, meat, eggs, yogurt and more.www.Localfarmercsa.com

Local Harvest Grocer Weekly HarvestSince 2010year-roundPurchase from a variety of farmers to provide the par-ticipants with a variety of items such as vegetables,meat, eggs, grains, diary, tea, honey, etc.The amount varies by season. An example would be: 1carton eggs, 1 lb eggplant, 1 head broccoli, 2 onions,1lb ground turkey, 1 bunch of chard, 16oz bag of organ-ic Missouri rice, 2lbs sweet potatoes, 2lbs apples, 3heads garlic, 1lb fresh beets with greens$50 a week + tax. Participants also receive 10% off any-thing else purchased at Local Harvest at pick up. Pick up times vary, but slots are available on Friday,Sunday and Monday. Limited delivery options forKirkwood, Webster, Clayton, University City andDowntown. Sign up via email: [email protected] person/email/phone number: Becca at [email protected] or 314.865.5260 for store number

Macs Local Buys Grocery BagSince 2013$70 per week (includes tax) 12 total pick upsBi-weekly -mid may through October Pick up on Wednesday evenings at south parking lotCivil Life Brewery 4:30-7:30pmItems include pastured meats, pork, beef, poultry, sea-sonal produce from Three Rivers Community Farm,canned goods, and dry goodswww.macslocalbuys.comVeggies, Meat, Eggs, Bread, Treat/Sweet - 2 sacks oflocal goodness each week!Veg CSA, 2 lbs local proteins, 1 doz farm fresh eggs,loaf of artisan bread and a treat/sweet.Chris "Mac" McKenzie 314-479-8155, [email protected]

New Roots Urban FarmSince 2005May-NovemberMembers receive vegetables, fruits, and herbsOne share includes 7-10 items. Shares vary seasonallybased on what is available. We grow over 50 varieties offruits, vegetables, and herbs using sustainable methods(no synthetic chemicals). Whole Share (22 Weeks): $550Half Share (11 Weeks): $225Spring Share (6 Weeks): $150Fall Share (6 Weeks): $150Pick up is on Friday afternoons at our farm nearDowntown St. Louis (1832 Hogan Street).Alternative pick up plans may be arranged.Send an email, a facebook message, or call.newrootsurbanfarm.comfacebook.com/[email protected] 314.764.5748Full Share $550. everything grown organicallyBecause we only offer a limited number of shares eachyear and our farm is run in a collaborating/cooperativestyle we often build great connection with our shareholders.

Oakway FarmsSince 2015Mid-May through end of October24 weeks for Weekly Memberships and 12 weeks forBi-Weekly Memberships.We grow non-certified organically grown producealong with free ranged, non-GMO fed chicken andeggs free of antibiotics, steroids, and hormones.Spring share: .5lb baby kale, .5lb lettuce mix, .5lb arugu-la, 1bu kohlrabi, 1bu hakeuri turnips, 1pnt snap peas,1pnt snow peas, 1bu swiss chard, 1bu cilantro, 1bu dill,1bu garlic scapes, 3 zucchini, 1 whole chicken, 1dz eggs.Summer share: 3lbs slicing tomatoes, 1lb heirloomtomatoes, 1pnt Sungold tomatoes, 3 sweet red peppers,3 eggplant, 2 jalapeno's, 1lb green beans, 1bu basil,2hds lettuce, 1pnt okra, 1hd hardneck garlic, 8 chickenthighs, 1dz eggs.Fall share: 1lb Brussels Sprouts, 1bu kale, 1bu radishes,3lbs sweet potatoes, .5lbs lettuce mix, .5lb spinach, 1bupurplette onions, 1bu carrots, 1bu beets, 2 wintersquash, 12 chicken wings, 1dz eggs.

Price breakdown: Produce - Weekly Full Vegetable Share: $690/24 weeks -Bi-Weekly Full Vegetable Share: $350/12 weeks -Weekly Partial Vegetable Share: $390/24 weeksChicken - Weekly Chicken Share: $360/24 weeks- Bi-Weekly Chicken Share: $189/12 weeksEggs- 1dz Eggs Weekly: $138/24 weeks- 1dz Eggs Bi-Weekly: $70/12 weeksFarm Shares: Combines veggies, chicken, and eggs.Best Deal!- Weekly Full Farm Share: $1069/24 weeks- Bi-Weekly Full Farm Share: $549/12 weeks- Weekly Partial Farm Share: $799/12 weeksPick up/delivery info: Home delivery available to mostareas of St. Louis ($100 for Weekly Shares and $50 forBi-Weekly). Pick-up locations in Kirkwood, WebsterGroves, and Glendale. Looking for more around StLouis as well! How to sign up: Go to http://www.oakwayfarms.com/members/typesWebsite: www.oakwayfarms.comContact person/email/phone numberMichael [email protected]

Our City Farm CSASince 2010May - OctoberHeirloom Produce, Pastured Poultry, Soy-free EggsWhole/Half/Mixed sharesCafeteria-style plan, flexible pricingCentral West End pickup/local deliverySign up online- www.ourcityfarm.com/members or callus at 314-282-5290 www.ourcityfarm.comContact Jeri Villarreal [email protected] 314-282-5290

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JoinToday!Shared Bounty CSA

A Community Supported Agriculture Group

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20 weekly deliveries of 15-20 lbs of produce

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Here at EarthDance we produce

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Rosy Buck FarmA variety of personalized farm share options rangingfrom $128 - $575 for 16 weeks, June-Oct. Shares can bepicked up on our farm in Beaufort, and or in the St.Louis area, location TBD. Members will receive anassortment of vegetables and herbs, with eggs and rab-bits as optional add-ons. Work-trade for shares is wel-comed. Holly and Randy Buck, Beaufort, MOwww.rosybuckfarm.com 314-740-0960.

Sandy Valley CSABegan 2013Produce is provided (mid-May -mid-November forus) mid-May to mid-OctoberProvides members vegetables, fruits, herbs, beef, porkand eggs. Full shares are 5 to 12 different vegetables perweek; half share is half of that $910 for full share; $455for half share; beef, pork and eggs are extra cost. Pickup/delivery info Pick up at the farm on Tuesdays andThursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sign up atwww.sandyvalleycsa.comSteve Christ (314) 852-7173,Eva Christ (314) 852-7151email: [email protected]

Seeds of Hope Farm Co-opsince 2012Time frame in which produce is provided: May 19 – November 10What your farm provides members: wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbsExample share: a box with 6-8 veggies, with a farmers’market value of $20Price breakdown: Sponsor members pay $28 p/share tosubsidize access for low-income members who pay $12Pick up/delivery info: Pick-up sites in Overland, Bel-Ridge, Spanish Lake in the County and the Groveneighborhood in the City.How to sign up: online at www.seedsofhopefarm.org Gabriel Hahn, [email protected], 314-566-8643

Shared Bounty CSASince 2009Late May until early Novemberfruits, berries vegetables and herbsA full share is approx. 15 to 20 lbs. per week. A halfshare is approx. 7 to 10 lbs.Full share at our farm---$ 770, or delivered to your doorfor---$ 960Half share at our farm---$ 445, or delivered to your doorfor---$645We offer farm pickup at our farm in Troy Mo., or wealso offer delivery right to your door.Visit www.sharedbounty.com , and fill out the member-ship form and mail it to us.Contact Jim Prouhet • [email protected]

Sunnydale/Hillcrest Farmbox CSA began 2014(mid-May -mid-November for us)1st of May through October 30Provides members Vegetables & BerriesExample share (size of box, bag, etc) Three boxesoffered weekly. Standard (We fill the box 6-8 items),Custom (Customer fills the box from our webstore),Junior Custom (Customer fills the box from our web-store).Price breakdown: Weekly. Standard $25.00, Custom$28.00, Junior Custom $18.00Pick up/delivery info 4 locations in St. Louis Areasign up at www.sunnydalefarmbox.com573-881-3477

Terripin FarmsSince 2008June through September$550 full share $400 half shareShares include a variety of vegetables, herbs and melonsPick up in O’Fallon MO and St. Charles 4:30-7:15 ThursdaysContact Jessica Whiston 217-440-4678 https://www.facebook.com/terripinfarmsVegetables, Melons, Herbsfull share (1 bushel) half share (Half bushel)Sign up email [email protected] www.terripinfarms.com

The Farm at Kraut RunMay through October $950 per seasonPick up at The Farm 4354 Wilson Road Wentzville MO Certified Naturally Grown vegetables, fruits herbs andflowers including heirloom varieties. Certified Naturally Grown Farm. Free range ducks,chickens and hogs are fed 100% non GMO feed.Pork and Eggs are available in addition to the cost ofthe shares. Visit www.krautrun.com Email [email protected]

The Libertine CSA- The Neighborhood BagSince 2014$405-$495, depending on shareShare Options include vegan, vegetarian, Paleo andOmnivorous Pick up Tuesday 11am-7pm at The Libertine in down-town Clayton Focus on local, high quality ingredients including sea-sonal produce, cheese, eggs, meat, fresh bread. ChefJosh Galliano adds specialty artisan items each week www.libertinestl.com

Three Rivers Community FarmSince 20072016 is our 10th season!Mid-May through October as well as winter CSA program.Produce only CSA, all organic and all grown on our farm.Full members receive a weekly box of 8-10 produceitems; every-other-week members receive that sameamount, just every-other-week. We also have flexand summer-only membership options.Full is $650; every-other-week is $325; flex and sum-mer are $350.We have pick up sites in Maplewood, Tower Grove andEdwardsvilleOur CSA is sold out for 2016; however, you can reserve

your spot now for 2017 with a $50 deposit (which willalso give you a 10% discount at our farmers marketstands this season) at our website.www.threeriverscommunityfarm.comAmy Cloud; [email protected];618-946-7974

Vesterbrook FarmSince 2009Certified Organic or Certified Naturally GrownVegetables, Fruits, Herbs, Eggs and Pasture- RaisedMeats. Home Delivery and several group sites includ-ing Clayton/Ladue, Chesterfield, Fenton, Kirkwood,Saint Charles, Saint Peters, Town & Country, Troy, andWentzville. Cost is from $25-$80 per weekShares are offered Year round.Delivery options throughout St. Louis and surroundingarea. Shares may be customized to include meat, eggs,dry goods, grains, olive oil, jams and more.Contact farmer Mike at 573-560-0871 Or visitwww.VesterbrookFarm.com for additional information

YellowTree FarmMay through OctoberShares include Vegetables, Mushrooms, Fruit, Eggs andlocal staplesPick up at the Schlafly Farmers Market and The TowerGrove Farmers MarketContact [email protected]

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Guide to CSas(Community Supported Agriculture) cont. from page 7

�� Serving Franklin and GasconadeCounties and surrounding area.

You may sign up at any time to reserve your spot for the 2016 season!

Obtain your weekly groceries

(veggies, fruits,meats, dairy and more!)

directly from excellent

local producers.

visit www.avantgardensco-operative.weebly.comor call 573-237-5121

JOIN OUR CO-OP!and receive

organically-grown vegetables

picked right here in St. Louis!

Find farm locations and share pick-upsites on our website!

The Seeds of Hope Farm Cooperative is a collabo-ration between the local community and the farmer.Members support the farm directly and in turnreceive a share in the weekly harvest. Unlike otherfarms, we offer two tiers of membership so freshveggies can be enjoyed by all. Our sponsors pay$28/week for a $20 value of produce. This createsa subsidy, which allows our low-income membersto pay $12/week for the same generous box of freshgoods.We also offer FREE gardening classes andmonthly seed-to-table dinners!

SIGN UP TODAY BY VISITINGseedsofhopefarm.orgor call 314.201.0477

SANDY VALLEY CSASUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMER

INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH• We provide blackberries & vegetables

(everything from asparagus to zucchini).• We provide half shares and full shares. • We also provide our own farm-raised beef and eggs as add-ons

for our members. • All of our beef is always on grass and fed a small diet of grain

that we also raise ourselves. • All of our grain is non-GMO feed. • We do not use any added hormones or antibiotics. • Our chickens are free range.

www.sandyvalleycsa.com(636) 479-9506


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

arch is National NutritionMonth, and what bettertime than now to highlight some

of the programs that are tackling the issues ofhunger and food insecurity right here in ourown backyard. It is alarming to know that 1 in6 people in the St. Louis metro area struggleswith food insecurity—meaning they don’tknow where their next meal is coming from.Even more alarming is the fact that 172,000children in St. Louis struggle with chronichunger and its dire consequences.

Operation BackpackOperation Backpack, Operation Food

Search’s (OFS) weekend feeding program forlow-income children who don’t always getenough to eat at home, has grown to servemore than 8,500 children in the 2015-2016school year. This program provides nutritiousfood to children every weekend throughout theacademic year in 58 schools on both sides ofthe river to help heal the hurt of hunger thatkids experience over the weekend.

When kids are hungry, they can’t concen-trate on studying or doing homework, muchless thrive. Ensuring that our community’shungriest children are well-nourished helpsthem to reach their full academic potential.Each week, a group of dedicated volunteerscome to OFS to pack bags with fruits, vegeta-bles, whole-grain cereals, shelf-stable dairy,proteins (canned chicken, tuna, beans), andhealthy snacks. The bags of food are thentaken to schools in low-income areas for kidsto take home on Friday. On Monday mornings,children return to school with focus for acade-mics rather than gnawing hunger.

n utrition EducationOperation Food Search impacts thousands

of people through nutrition education pro-grams. The organization’s Cooking Matters®program empower kids, teens, adults, and fam-ilies by boosting their skills and confidence toshop for, cook and eat delicious, healthy and

affordable meals at home. In the pastyear, more than 10,100 people werereached through Operation FoodSearch’s nutrition education pro-grams.

Through food-skills classes, cook-ing demonstrations, and interactive

grocery store tours, people learn: food budget-ing, meal planning, and how to select afford-able produce, buy whole grains in bulk, incor-porate lean proteins, make healthier versions offamily favorites, and about the importance ofstaying physically active every day.Participants in our nutrition outreach programsare educated and empowered to make healthychoices and stretch their food dollars.

Summer Meals and After School MealsOver the summer months, the average food

costs for a low-income family inflate to $300per month just to provide meals to childrenwhen they are out of school. In 2015, OFSmobilized volunteers and community partnersto sponsor 72,000 Summer Meals that wereserved to children at no cost in 7 counties at 47locations. The At-Risk Afterschool MealsProgram helps students get the nutritious mealsthey need in a safe, supervised site. OFS pro-jects to provide 100,000 after School Meals tokids at no cost by the end of this school year.No kid should ever go hungry. So with helpfrom our donors, community partners and vol-unteers, Operation Food Search is helping kidsreceive the healthy food they need to grow andthrive so they can reach their full potential dur-ing March’s National Nutrition Month and allyear through.

Much more than just a food provider,Operation Food Search’s holistic approachincludes nutrition education and other strate-gies that empower people with important lifeskills that uphold incorporating a healthy dietas part of one’s lifestyle. To make an onlinecontribution to support Operation FoodSearch’s child-focused feeding and nutritioneducation programs, please visitwww.OperationFoodSearch.org or call (314)726-5355 X 17.

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ACkerMAnnS SwiM progrAM A Sports Facility - Teaching children 4-11 the life skillof swimming and water safety for 65+ years. Familyowned and operated at the same location, 1044 CurranAvenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Group swim lessons in4 heated pools with different water levels for progres-sive safe learning. Enrollment by one or two week ses-sions. Hours 9:10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday throughFriday. Drop off and Pick up at curb. Well organizedprogram with large playground. Red Cross CertifiedTeaching Staff. Providing children a non-competitive,safe, teaching environment in which to build confidenceand self-esteem. Visit ASPKirkwood.com

CrAft AlliAnCe Center of Ar t + DeSignFun weekly art camps for children and teens, ages 4-18,June 6-August 12. Explore hot glass, pottery wheel,metal jewelry, drawing and painting, textile design, 3-Dprinting, digital photography, and more. Choose a morn-ing and afternoon camp and spend the whole day beingcreative! Two locations to choose from - the DelmarLoop and Grand Center. For the 4th year, a two-weekcollaborative High School Art Camp with Saint LouisUniversity, the Grand Arts Camp, allows students ingrades 9-12 to explore 6 mediums at both institutions.Camps are taught by artist instructors and there are Teen

Intern opportunities. Before-care and After-care options.Financial aid available, underwritten by the StaenbergFamily Foundation. www.craftalliance.org

Countr YSiDe MonteSSori SuMMer CAMpGive your child a summer to remember! Countrysideoffers the following daily activities: pony rides,Montessori activities, swimming instruction/freeswim/water play, art activities, outdoor play and garden-ing. Our younger campers will enjoy daily pony rides,water play, Montessori class time and art activities.Countryside offers a ten-week summer camp from June6th – August 12. Camp hours: 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. witha Full Day Option (8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.) or ExtendedHours (7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) You can register for as lit-tle as two weeks or for all ten weeks! Countryside islocated at 12226 Ladue Road in Creve Coeur and wasestablished in 1964. Call 314-434-2821 or please visitwww.montessori4children.com to learn more.

HuMAne SoCietY of MiSSouriSuMMer progrAMSAt the Humane Society of Missouri, we believe thatevery child has what it takes to be a Gold MedalOlympian for the animals! Join us as we “Go for theGold” this summer and strive to make a HUGE differ-ence for ALL animals! Whether you join us for a week-

long Kids for Critters Camp ($300) or a mini 3-hourAnimal Adventure Camp ($35), you have what it takesto stand upon that award-winner’s podium with theOlympic torch held high! Every camp includes animalinteractions and behind-the-scenes tours and that’s justthe tip of the tail when it comes to all of the furry funyou will have at our camps! Volunteer camp counseloropportunities are available for teens ages 13-17. Findout more and register online at www.hsmo.org or (314)951-1579.

YuCAnDu Ar t CAMpYucandu Art Studio offers a safe and creative environ-ment for young artists craving self-expression and avariety of great materials. Each day, campers will warmup with sketch exercises before working on severalongoing, ambitious projects. Yucandu Art Camps aredivided into grade levels: K-2nd, 1st-5th, 3rd-6th, 6th-12th. There are even some for adults. Sessions are part-time and run June thru August. Campers in grades 1st-5th and 3rd-6th also organize an end-of-the-week artshow, with lemonade and cookies, while family andfriends admire their work. Yucandu is located in charm-ing historic Webster Groves at 20 Allen Avenue, 63119.To reserve your space, please go online tohttps://www.yucandu.com/camps/ ; or call 314-963-4400. Yucandu also offers an open-studio, birthday par-ties and holiday workshops. www.yucandu.com.

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Cu b CRee k SCie n Ce CAmPCub Creek Science Camp, Rolla, MO. Ages 7-17www.MOScienceCamp.comFeed lemurs, pet a wallaby, take classes in VeterinaryMedicine, Animal Care, Survival Skills, CrimeScience, Ropes Course, Pottery, Archery, CulinaryScience, Swimming, Crafts, and so much more!. Air-conditioned cabins. ACA accredited.Animal Camp JamaicaSeven Palms Villa, Runaway Bay, Jamaicawww.AnimalCampJamaica.comAges 14-1813 day program focused on marine biology, travel, andcultural immersion. Spend mornings snorkeling,kayaking, wave jumping and afternoons exploring thebreath-taking island of Jamaica. PADI Scuba certifica-tion available.

Wo lf CAmPSpend some time in the wild this summer. You'll havea blast making new friends while you are hiking,spelunking, creek walking and learning about some ofthe world's most endangered animals. This camp willhave you exploring nature in ways you never imag-ined! For more information visit endangeredwolfcen-ter.org or call 636-938-5900.

Th e ST. miCh Ael SCh o o l TRi-ART Su mmeR CAmPMonday, June 06, 2016 — Friday, July 29, 2016The St. Michael School of Clayton offers the Tri-ArtSummer Camp run by certified teachers. All teachers

are certified in first aid, CPR and AED training. The St. Michael School of Clayton Tri-Art SummerCamp is open to all children age 4 through 6th grade(by May 1, 2016) . Campers will experience the thrillof being a three sport athlete, build personalendurance, and develop sportsmanship throughtriathlon training. Basic fundamentals of swimming,cycling and running will be taught. The TriathlonCamp is open to all ability levels from beginnerthrough advanced. All campers will also receive

instruction from professional artists in clay (hand-building and wheel throwing), fiber art (hand andmachine sewing, quilting, embroidery and knitting)through work in our art studio and music (basic musicconcepts & instruments). Four two week sessions areavailable.

CRy STAl ex Plo ReR S DAy CAmPJuly 18-24, 2016, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Center for Mind,Body & Spirit, Classroom Building, 7647 DelmarBlvd. 63130. $275 Do you have a child between ages7-11, who loves crystals and stones? If so, this is justfor him or her! Camp participants will explore crystalsand stones from both a scientific and experiential per-spective. Everyone is encouraged to bring a stonefrom home to talk about with the group. AnahataRoach, Certified Crystal Resonance Therapist, will bethe camp leader. To register, call the Center 314-725-6767 or email Anahata at [email protected] formore information.

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FAiTH ACAd eM Y OF MOn TeS SOr iSu MMer CAMPHere at Faith we feel it important to maintain ourMontessori philosophy of education over the summermonths while mixing in informative topics, arts and crafts,exciting outings, nature walks, and swimming at theWebster University pool. This sets our summer sessionapart from the regular school year and provides a ‘summervacation’ feel to the program. Our camp is made up of twoweek sessions of varying topics. Each session a relatedfield trip is planned and guest speakers give presentations.Come for a wonderful balance of fun, relaxation, andlearning! 314-961-1411, Faithacademyofmontessori.org.

r Ain Tr ee SCHOOLSu MMer Pr Og r AMSFrom prairies to riverbanks, woodland to wetlands, youngadventurers will see it all. Campers will go off the beatenpath as they explore the wild side of our city. Whethertrekking through the forest at Castlewood or runningthrough flowering prairies at Shaw, campers will learn thescience and art of our great outdoors. Raintree’s WildlandsTrek is guided by degreed and certified teachers who willhelp each young child explore the mysteries and magic ofthe outdoors. With field trips every week, special guests,art encounters, science experiments, and community ser-vice, it’s sure to be a fascinating summer at Raintree! Forinformation visit www.raintreeschool.org

g ATe w AY r e g iOn YMCA d AY CAMPSThe Y Summer Day Camp provides an exciting, safe expe-rience for kids to learn new skills, build self-confidence,make lasting friendships and have the BEST SUMMEREVER! The Y offers dozens of camps including tradition-al outdoor camps, a variety of sports camps and themedcamps for every interest. Through branch locationsthroughout the greater St. Louis area the Y runs 10 campsessions May 31 - August 12. Some branches begin campsMay 23. Camps are available for ages 3-16. Full-day andsome half-day camps are available. Camp ages, types,schedules and prices vary by branch. Check out our currentsavings offerings! Call 314-436-1177 or register online atwww.gwrymca.org.

YMCA CAMP LAKew OOdYMCA Camp Lakewood’s co-ed summer overnight campgets kids ages 6-17 outdoors having fun, making friendsand learning new skills. With a 360-acre lake, 5,200 wood-ed acres, caves and creeks, adventure and explorationabound. While campers love sports, horseback riding, arts& crafts, water activities, caving, climbing, ziplining andmore, they also learn about accomplishment-belonging-character. Children are encouraged to set, achieve andexceed goals. They create friendships and learn aboutrespect. Children gain knowledge of the world throughcamp’s culturally-diverse staff, all within the safe Y envi-ronment. This is why campers call Camp Lakewood “MyCamp”! Visit camplakewood.org or 888-FUN-YMCA.

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Having served the communities of RichmondHeights and Clayton for 36 years, in January of2016 we relocated to the University Tower acrossfrom the Galleria on Brentwood Blvd, suite 300B.We are now even closer to Highways 64-40 and 170and the Metro Link is a very short walk from ourdoors!

I created InMotion Health Center out of a visionthat treating the whole person with a variety ofapproaches that are integrated for each individualpatient, and delivered by a variety of collaboratingprofessionals would afford the greatest results. Myvision is that the educated patient will make thegreatest strides in attaining whole health and in turnhave the tools to maintain that well being.

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utism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) has risen dramaticallyover the last 25 years and thecause remains unclear. It

appears there is a genetic predisposition orinherited weakness that is paired withenvironmental triggers that create ASD.Each child is unique in their genes and environmen-tal influence and their treatment should reflect this.In my experience I have found that there are multi-ple underlying medical concerns that must beaddressed if a child has the potential to recover.Early intervention improves the outcome. Coveringup the symptoms with prescription medicationsalone ignores the underlying and treatable issueswhich then persist.

Functional medicine is a perfect match for work-ing with ASD by treating the underlying factors thatare interfering with the healing process. Typicalcore issues include:

• Poor digestion and processing of foods• Dysbiosis and Leaky Gut• Nutrient deficiencies• Food Sensitivities and intolerances• Environmental Allergies • Immune Dysregulation and Inflammation• Persistent pathogens – virus, bacterial, fungal• Impaired ability to detoxify • Toxic Burden • Oxidative Stress • Mitochondrial dysfunction• Autonomic dysregulation which creates anIrritable nervous system that stays in “fight or flight mode”

Because of the underlying core issues children

with ASD may also have eczema, asthma,diarrhea, bloating, abnormal stools, consti-pation, dark circles under eyes, develop-mental delays, processing problems, lowtone, poor coordination, poor growth, sleepdisruption, decreased need for sleep,fatigue, hyperactivity, rapid heart rate, heatintolerance, frequent infections and more.

Healing begins when you considerwhat creates the symptoms. In the case of Autism,healing begins in the gut. It is often said you arewhat you eat but more accurately you are what youeat, digest, absorb and assimilate.

Get Started with the 5-R Program • Remove offending foods. Consider a food

elimination diet to identify the culprits. Food is fueland a developing child needs lots of rich nutrients togrow and develop optimally. Provide lots of veg-etables and fruits which are rich in phytonutrients.

• Replace digestive enzymes and bile acids tosupport digestion and absorption.

• Reinoculate with beneficial bacteria using preand probiotics, fermented foods and soluble fiber.

• Repair the lining of the gut by supplying keynutrients like glutamine, zinc, fish oil and antioxi-dants.

• Rebalance lifestyle choices – sleep, exerciseand stress all affect the GI tract.

Using Functional Medicine methods I can helpyou navigate the complex issues associated withAutism Spectrum Disorders to help restore balanceand healing.

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illions of people are tak-ing medications that willnot help them. However,based on clinical trials and

scientific statistical analysis, funded bypharmaceutical companies, physicians keeppushing specific drugs. They explain to their patientsthat the latest medical science proves the need totake the medications for whatever their conditions orailments and may extend their life.

Nature, the International Weekly Journal ofScience, April 2015, volume 520, published an arti-cle, “Time for One-person Trials.” It explained thatprecision medicine requires a different type of clini-cal trial that focuses on the individual, not the aver-age, response to therapy (Nicholas J. Schork). Forsome drugs, according to Schork, such as statindrugs routinely used to lower cholesterol, as few as1 in 50 people may actually benefit from their use.

There are many drugs that are harmful to certainethnic groups because of the bias towards whiteWestern participants in the classical trials.Physicians need to take individual variability intoaccount. Therefore, the Precision Medicine Initiativewas announced in 2015. This initiative includes,among other actions, the establishment of a nationaldatabase of the genetic and other data of one millionpeople and focuses on a single person, known as N-of-1 trials.

To create N-of-1 trials, according to the article,all sorts of relevant data need to be collected for oneperson over a prolonged period. The article alsoaddresses the difficulty in designing a control studyand the enormous cost of creating databases whichinclude genomic DNA, RNA, microbiome data,metabolomes, and more.

The Precision Medicine Initiative is trying todesign a true single person “IndividualizedMedicine” approach to healing. Its methodology isbased on mega databases, an example of which ismatching drugs to specific tumor profiles for a betterclinical outcome. A major advantage of the N-of-1approach over classical trials is that patients are nolonger guinea pigs. At least, that is the main goal,with physicians being aware of the unique circum-stance of each patient, that is, the unique individual-ity of the illness as it pertains to a single person.

From my point of view, one of the best N-of-1trials is done by a family physician who takes care ofthe same patients over 30-50 years of their career.However, the current managed care and insurancebusiness models dictate changes to a person’s familyphysician at any time based on insurance contracts.Therefore, N-of-1 individualized medicine is almostimpossible. The power of the family physicianobserving and taking care of the same patient over aprolonged period, the true power of N-of-1 doctor-patient relationship, is replaced by mega databasesof statistical analysis of people as groups, not indi-viduals, by our government and insurance compa-nies.

The idea of the N-of-1 trial concept can apply toany individual circumstance. For example, let’sapply it to an anti-aging program. Over the last 30years, the American Academy of Anti-AgingMedicine (A4M) became the fastest growing med-ical organization focusing on the extension, andquality, of the life span (anti-aging). The organiza-tion focuses on the application of advanced scientif-ic and medical technologies for the early detection,prevention, and reversal of age-related dysfunctionand related diseases.

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“Parasites and Energy Medicine” in a smallroom at their conference a couple years ago.The large auditorium was reserved mainlyfor hormone replacement therapy lectures.

In my lecture, I told the audience thatregular “de-worming” with common parasitemedications plus routine dental care, withoutroot canals, implants, or mercury amalgams,

might be the best anti-aging program you can have.Even better than hormone replacements, stem celltherapy, or trying to modify telomeres.

Using the word “de-worming” is based on one ofmy patients who is a horse breeder. She finds it inter-esting that I am prescribing her “horse” medications,for example, Ivermectin and Praziquantel, for herunexplainable medical symptoms. She is givingthese same parasite medications to her horses. Westarted talking about horses and their life span.

According to her, in the old days, the average lifespan of horses used to be around twenty plus years.Now, with modern veterinary dental care and routinede-worming two to four times a year, these horseslive easily over 40 years. That is doubling the lifespan simply by regular de-worming and routine den-tal care!

In that prestigious American Academy of Anti-Aging conference, most of the audience took mystatement, that the best anti-aging program might beroutine de-worming and dental care, with chucklesand skepticism. I also gave a similar lecture at theMedicine Week Conference in Baden Baden,Germany two years ago and received similarresponses.

At that Medicine Week Conference, I met one ofthe founders of the A4M organization. I told himabout my hypothesis, based on the truly un-scientif-ic anti-aging program of routine de-worming anddental care, that we may extend the human life span,from an average of 75-80 years to 120-150 years, ifthe horse breeder’s story is true. He was interestedand wanted evidence and data to back up my state-ment, not just a tall story.

The above is my un-scientific basis of an anti-aging program. It is based on one horse breeder’sexperience with extending the life span of horses andpondering the power of N-of-1. If any readers haveany experiences of extending the life span of horses(and humans) based on using parasite medicationsand dental care, let me hear about it. That will be thepower of “N-of- 2.” Imagine yourself as a race horseand choose your parasite medications and dentistwisely.

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subsurface fire continues to smolderapproximately 1,000 feet from knownareas of radioactive wastes at the WestLake Landfill in St. Louis County. The

St. Louis County Department of Health (DOH) is mov-ing forward with a health survey for a randomly select-ed group of people who live within a two mile radius ofthe landfill focusing on respiratory issues. The DOHwill be the first government agency to directly evaluatethe health of people living close to the landfill. Contactthe DOH at [email protected] withany questions.

Attorney General Koster continues to pursue athree-year-old lawsuit against the landfill owner,Republic Services, related to the smoldering fire.Republic Services requested a change of venue to fed-eral court, which has caused a delay of several months.The Attorney General recently released reports relatedto the lawsuit indicating that radioactivity was foundnear the West Lake Landfill at offsite locations.

In February, Attorney General Koster announced

his support for transferring the jurisdiction of theradioactive wastes from the Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) to the Army Corps of Engineers’ spe-cialized nuclear waste cleanup program called theFormerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program(FUSRAP). The Corps is currently in St. Louis cleaningup nuclear wastes from the Manhattan Project; the sametype of waste that was dumped at West Lake.

The news from Attorney General Koster came oneweek after Senators Blunt and McCaskill were able tosuccessfully pass a bill they sponsored through theSenate which would put the Corps in charge of thecleanup of radioactive wastes. Congressman Clay,Congresswoman Wagner, and CongressmanLuetkemeyer are sponsoring identical legislation in theHouse of Representatives, and are currently working toget the bill to the President’s desk.

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WELL is a holistic approach to keep buildingusers healthy and engaged in their workplace.Health and well-being are not considered scheduledoccurrences, but rather are incorporated into thedaily routines of building occupants.

The standard is composed of seven categories:air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, andmind. In each category, there are required precondi-tions and optimizations that contribute to a pointtotal for a certification level. Examples of strategiesinclude central placement of stairs to encourage theiruse, the incorporation of flexible sit to stand work-stations and ancillary furniture, access to cleandrinking water, limiting processed foods, reduction

of visual glare, policies to limit after hours work,offering counseling services, sound masking, andstrategic use of plants and good aesthetics through-out a space.

One thing that I find most striking about theWELL standard is that after certification, the spacewill be reevaluated in three years’ time to ensure thatit is still meeting original qualification levels. A pro-ject can move up or down through the certification

levels if well-being and healthaspects were improved upon orwere not maintained. This buildingstandard holds the design team andowners accountable to continuallymaintain a healthy workplace overtime.

Research by Delos and otherswho have implemented the stan-dard has shown that through thepromotion of well-being in the

workplace, employee stress decreases and produc-tivity increases. Each precondition and optimizationin the standard evaluates which human body systemwould be affected, truly linking the realms of med-ical and architectural research.

The importance of human health and well-beingis finally being recognized as a game changer in thegreen building sector because of the impact onemployers, the impact on company productivity, andmost importantly, the impact on employees. As adesigner, I am excited to see the potential paradigmshifts that will be brought on by the WELL BuildingStandard, as the value of human capital is brought tothe forefront of the sustainable building industry.

Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter tolearn more about how the built environment impactshealth and well-being and the WELL BuildingStandard at two events featuring Jessica Cooper,Executive Vice President at Delos, March 8 and 9.More information is available online at our websitewww.usgbc-mogateway.org/calendar.

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Representatives from the Missouri Coalition for theEnvironment, Just Moms STL, Franciscan Sisters ofMary, Central Reform Congregation, and Center for

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isten closely, the very stuff we walkupon named earth calls to us. Thereis a calling from soil that brings gar-

dener’s hands into the dirt to grow a garden.There is a calling from clay that brings potter’sand clay artist’s hands into the dirt to transformit into objects that become part of daily life. Ican’t resist both callings, so when my handsaren’t digging in garden soil, they are in theclay studio playing and creating with clay.

I once heard the term “earth whisperer.” It isa name all gardeners and clay artists could becalled. The term should be “earth listener andearth whisperer.”

There is much to learn from both listening and whispering to soil and clay. Part of earth listening is learning from oth-

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fungi, microorganisms, worms and other life togrow. Clay for pottery has its own chemicalingredients and structure that allows it to beworked from a soft malleable form to a hardobject transformed by heat and fire.

Earth whispering with soil and clay takesplace when hands, heart and head come into

physical contact. Touching, observing andworking with these materials lets us help theinert matter come alive. Soil and clay get onour hands, under our fingernails and on ourclothes. This touching brings us to those per-fect moments of being one with earth.

We are made of the stuff of earth. Nutrientsfrom soil, water and sun are absorbed by aplant’s roots and body. We eat those nutrientsand they are absorbed into our bodies. We cre-ate with clay and bring those objects into ourlife as we eat and drink off of them and adornour home and gardens as well.

Soil and clay have been intimate partnerswith humans as humans changed from hunter-gatherers to settled farmers. The need for con-tainers and vessels grew as the culture of grow-ing food also grew. Archeology reveals theevolution of potters along with farming. Thisancient relationship continues today with the

call to gardening and a call to create in clay. Ifyou are a gardener and miss hands in soil in thecolder months, try your hand at hands in clay.Let yourself be an earth listener and whispererin more ways than one.

At the Healthy Planet Expo March 20, I willbe answering gardening questions and sellingsome of my clay creations, mandala coloringbooks and more. Visit my website andPinterest to see more, (www.pinterest.com/LindaWKraft) Please visit my booth on March20th.

Linda Wiggen Kraft is a landscape designerwho creates holistic and organic gardens. Sheis also a mandala artist and workshop leader.Visit her blog:

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• r ock 'n r oll r osette,Hen & Chicks, pictured. Oneof the most colorful selectionsof Sempervivum, Rock 'n Rollbrings rich hues and luscioustexture to gardens and contain-ers. Gorgeous rosettes are madeup of deep orange to wine red,pointy leaves flushed withapple green at the base. Itmakes a fabulous show in thegarden and in containersindoors or outside.

• Dazzleberry s tonecrop.A fantastic low-growing Sedum, Dazzleberrycarpets the garden with smoky blue-gray foliageand large, deep raspberry flowers. It huge flow-ers completely cover the foliage in late summerand fall. Butterflies and other pollinators alwaysvisit its nectar rich blossoms. It makes a greatevergreen groundcover. It thrives on neglect,showing its best colors when grown in dry areasin full sun.

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pring around St.Louis sprouts bothGood News, that firstrefreshing flush of

green, and Bad News: almost allthe early leaves we see will be ononly one terribly invasivespecies, Bush Honeysuckle.

Sure it’s pretty, with snowyflowers, scarlet berries andbright leaves. But this is a plantway too far out of its naturalplace. In its own native Asianenvironments, insects and otherplants keep Bush Honeysuckle(Lonicera maackii) growing inbalance. Here, as an import cutoff from its natural ecologicalchecks, the rampant growth ofthis one plant quickly crowds outour native Midwestern flowers,bushes and even trees.

When one species can domi-nate, the local biodiversity ofinsects, birds and plants, terres-trial and aquatic life, is criticallydisrupted – and can bedestroyed!

Back to the Good News: youcan help!

Organizations in the regionalnetwork BiodiverseCity St.Louis are coordinating springhoneysuckle removal events dur-ing one week, March 5-13. TheHoneysuckle Sweep for HealthyHabitat aims to raise publicawareness about this invasiveplant, and promotes replantingwith native species. Volunteersare needed to help remove BushHoneysuckle from parks andother public areas. Adults andyouth helping in these pulls willlearn how to safely and effectively eradicatethe plant.

Homeowners are encouraged to alsoremove Bush Honeysuckle from private land.Is this invasive plant your “privacy hedge?”Partners in the Honeysuckle Sweep provideexcellent resources to help you discover andenjoy native plant options to replace theproblem species when you take it out. Findlinks to St. Louis Audubon Society’s “BringConservation Home” urban habitat restora-tion program, area native plant workshopsand sales, and more atwww.biodiverseCitySTL.org.

Your efforts during the HoneysuckleSweep can help stop bush honeysucklebefore it spreads uncontrollably intoMissouri’s Ozarks. You’ll be helping to clearspace to restore healthy habitat in our com-munity parks and along area streams.

Wear sturdy shoes and dress for theweather. Bring work gloves and your refill-able water bottle. Honeysuckle pulling inearly spring is good outdoor work. You’llhave fun, and make a difference.

Honeysuckle s weep Events(listing as of mid-February)March 5 – 9 am to noon – Deer Creek ParkMarch 6 – 11 am to 2 pm - Emmenegger Nature Park, KirkwoodMarch 9 – 9 am to noon – Forest Park March 10 – 9 am to noon – Shaw Nature ReserveMarch 12 – 9 am to noon - Paul A. Schroeder Park, ManchesterMarch 12 – 10 am to 3 pm – The College School LaBarque Creek CampusMarch 12 – 1 pm to 4 pm – Lemay ParkMarch 13 - 9 am to noon – Kirkwood ParkHoneysuckle Sweep partners include

Deer Creek Watershed Alliance, Forest ParkForever, Great Rivers Greenway, MissouriBotanical Garden, Missouri Department ofConservation, Open Space Council, St. LouisAudubon Society, Shaw Nature Reserve,Wild Ones, and others.

For Sweep event details, registration linksand additional locations please visit online atwww.biodiverseCitySTL.org.

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Artists Inspire Honeysuckle ActionWhat do artists do with too-abundant material?

Woodworker Dale Dufer makes one-of-a-kind tablesusing Bush Honeysuckle branches for their livelylegs. His project Think About Tables transforms aproblem into a resource, teaching adults and teenshow to build their own unique, useful piece. DesignerSarah Loynd created a full-length honeysuckle gown,that dances this message, beautifully. She also curatedthe 2015 Bauhaus Botany art exhibition at MaryvilleUniversity, featuring wearable and decorative piecesmade from the wood, bark, berries and leaves of thisinvasive species.

See this work displayed at the Missouri BotanicalGarden, March 5-13, during the Honeysuckle Sweep.


She’ll Be Selling andSigning Her New BookAt The Healthy PlanetExpo March 20 InWebster Groves

n February, local author NatalieGensits delivered her first batchof healthier snacks to 240 stu-dents at Wilkinson EarlyChildhood Center. She is fund-

ing the snacks with proceeds fromsales of her book about eating healthi-er in an effort to help activate healthi-er eating, too. She is working withCity Greens Market and GatewayGarlic Urban Farm to secure such alarge amount of organic sugar snappeas.

Gensits recently publishedDigested – eating healthier made eas-ier 3 ways, a how-to guide embell-ished with personal stories. The bookoffers label explanations, food issues,shopping lists and three different lev-els of eating healthier based upon herexperiences as an allergy-prone, working mom.Ongoing, she will donate a portion of proceeds tovarious organizations to help put healthier eatinginto action, too. Currently, she is donating proceedsto Wilkinson Early Childhood Center, where thestaff is passionate about teaching kids to eat health-ier and to get plenty of physical exercise.

“This healthy snack will be a great tie-in as wehighlight First Lady Obama and her Let’s Move ini-tiative during American Heart and Black HistoryMonth,” remarked Yvette Levy, Principal atWilkinson ECC.

Gensits has also launched a support-ing website and Facebook page for herbook. Both provide helpful informationabout how to eat healthier and encour-age kids to do the same.

“Everyday, my kids remind me thatthey are mirror images of their parentsor caretakers – sometimes it makes mesmile and other times it horrifies me,”comments Gensits. “They are so eagerto learn. It seems like a huge mistake tolet them grow up thinking we can eat

whatever we want while allergies,hyperactivity and disease get morerampant. My book and website sharemy mistakes and lessons learned soothers can take a shorter road to bet-ter health than I have.”

Digested relates especially tomoms trying to juggle many tasks,but individuals of all ages can benefitfrom the suggestions and informationin it. Gensits hopes to help other orga-nizations educate and activate health-ier eating through her book and con-tributions.

Digested – eating healthier madeeasier 3 ways was first published in

late 2015 by Orange Goodness, LLC, owned byauthor Natalie (Bassett) Gensits. Wife and motherof two, Gensits works in the advertising industryand feels passionate about helping others eat health-ier through education and action.

For more information you can visit online atwww.amazon.com/dp/0996892109, http://digested-book.com, and https://www.facebook.com/digest-edbook.

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he reason you can’t lose weight hasnothing to do with your will-

power, over-eating or the Right Diet!...The Reason you are fat and unhealthy

is because you have disgusting plaqueand horrible little ‘CRITTERS’ living inyour guts!

This is harmful Plaque (below) - Everybody hasit. But to keep from getting sick and to be able tomaintain a healthy bodyweight you MUST getrid of it now!

If you don't, it willeventually cause you tonot be able to loseweight (regardless ofhow much you diet andexercise!) and eventu-ally it will kill you!

These are harmfulParasites (right) -Everybody has them.If left to live and breedinside your stomach,small and largeintestines and colon, they will eventually cause youto puff up, gain lots of weight, get sick more often,and take many, many years off your life!

They use your body as a 'Food Storehouse' andso they can live and breed by the millions. But nowit's time to flush them out and down the toilet forgood. If you don't they will just make you fatter andmuch, much sicker!

Would you trust anything living in your bowelsthat has teeth but NO eyes?

It makes sense that if diets were really meant towork then you'd hear more and more stories of peo-ple who used them successfully.

But that's NOT what you hear at all!Instead, all you hear about are your

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The main reason this is so is becausedangerous parasites living inside their guts(and even YOURS!) excrete chemicals(waste products) that travel to your brain

and tell your "hypothalamus" to make you storemore and more fat for THEM to eat!

In other words, these parasites are making you aGIANT 'food factory' for THEM to eat!

Imagine how easy it is to get this one parasitealone! It's in poorly cooked fish and actually layseggs inside your bowels. (You know this is true orelse why do we always say "close the lid on the toi-let" to keep our pets safe from drinking parasite-laden water?)

Even your bladder is not safefrom harmful parasites that lay10,000s of eggs! ...

Parasites can even become"mineralized" and block yourbody's ability to absorb nutritionproperly! ...

These little critters are no joke!They are DEADLY!

Not only can they hurt you while they are aliveinside your guts, but they can die and then becomemineralized (just like a fossil!) and cause painfulswelling, blockages and other harmful things.

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Spring Into ArtIn St. Louis

he ARTful opportunities for this monthhave filled our ARTful Happenings cal-endar! Visit it often at

www.TheHealthyPlanet.comto plan your ART-filledmonth!

This month promises thatspring is just around the corner(well, at least that’s whatPuxsutawny Phil predicted),the “green” of St. Patrick’sDay celebrations will sprouteverywhere, and March 14will mark my mother’s 90thbirthday.

No artform was everbeyond my mother’s capa-bilies: Ruth could sew like afashion designer, seldom usingmanufactured patterns. Herhome was always decoratedbetter than any professionalinterior designer could do. Mymother instinctively under-stood the nuances of color,paint, texture and pattern.Meals were not only deliciousbut their presentation wasmagazine-photo-shoot quality.My mother took woodcarvingclasses and created some trea-sured works. She liked todraw. She was past 80 yearsof age when she took upphotography, including someof her works in a three-generational exhibitionwith my son and me in 2009. My mother tack-led every craft known to mankind, always withgreat results. She even sold some of her cre-ations through a few area shops. My mother alsowrote poetry; as I get older and read through herpoems, I now realize how very gifted she waswith written words. When I was a child, watch-ing her dance at events such as weddings wasawesome-- and she made sure I was enrolled inballet classes (although that grace-in-motiondidn’t pass on to me!). Mom even tried her handat playing the dulcimer. If it involved art of anykind, my mother was there!

Although she now deals with the limitationsforced upon her, my mother still has a smile thatMona Lisa would envy. Happy Birthday,Mom!! You continue to prove that ElbertHubbard was right: “Art is not a thing. It is away.”

The month is filled with film as Cinema St.Louis presents the Eighth Annual Robert ClassicFrench Film Festival. The partnership withTV5MONDE (the global French entertainmentnetwork) and Webster University Film Seriesresults in a celebration of St. Louis’ Gallic her-itage and France’s cinematic legacy. Featuredfilms span the decades from the 1920s throughearly 1990s, offering a comprehensive overviewof French cinema.

According to Brian Spath of Cinema St.

Louis, “The fest is annually highlighted by sig-nificant restorations, and we’re especiallypleased to present Jacques Rivette’s long-unavailable epic “Out 1: Spectre.” Additionalrestoration highlights include Jean-LucGodard’s “A Married Woman” and MaxOphüls’ too-little-seen “From Mayerling toSarajevo.” Both Ophüls’ film and Louis Malle’s

“Elevator to theGallows” — with ajazz score by St. Louis-area native Miles Davis— screen from 35mmprints. Music fans willfurther delight in theRats & People MotionPicture Orchestra’saccompaniment andoriginal score for CarlTh. Dreyer’s masterful“The Passion of Joan ofArc.” Given recentevents in Paris — theCharlie Hebdo mas-sacre and theNovember 2015attacks — we thoughtMathieu Kassovitz’sprescient “Hate” wasan essential choice forthis year’s festival; thefilm will be accompa-nied by a round-tablediscussion. The sched-ule also includes suchpopular works as“Army of Shadows,”“Diabolique,” “LaCage aux Folles,” and“Rififi.” Every pro-

gram features introductions and discussions byfilm scholars and critics.”

All films will be screened at WebsterUniversity’s Winifred Moore Auditorium, 470E. Lockwood. A full listing can be found atwww.cinemastlouis.org. On se voit la-bas!

On March 19, enjoy Coffee & Conversation:Artistic Gardens at Laumeier Sculpture Park.Master Gardener Yvette Luedde will offer aninspirational look at gardens throughout theworld. Landscape principles plus shared ideasfor creating unique personal gardens and even avideo-visit to Frances Whitehead’s HortusObscurus (The Dark Garden), 1997, provide anartful look to the outdoors. The event begins at11 a.m., free at the Kranzberg Education Lab inthe park, 12580 Rott Road.

Craving a bit of an ARTful break? TheContemporary Art Museum, 3750 Washington,offers delightful, Daily Spotlight Tours, EVERYday at 1 p.m. These 15-minute artistic burstsgive a free ARTful boost to any day! Each dayfocuses on a different work of art. Still lookingfor a little more art? The Pulitzer Foundation forthe Arts (just next door to the Contemporary)provides exhibition tours at 1:15 p.m.,Wednesday through Saturday. Double yourARTful dose! Details at www.camstl.org.

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Art St. Louis Varsity XX Exhibition,work pictured here by Korinek

ound therapist Pati Pellerito andNative American Flutist MarkHolland have just released a new CDtitled Dreamwalker. The new CD

features Himalayan Singing Bowls, PlanetaryGongs and other sound therapy instruments alongwith a variety of wood flutes.

There will be a CD release concert April 9 atThe Chapel, 6238 Alexander Dr, St. Louis, MO63105.

Pati Pellerito is a licensed massage therapistin practice since 1994, and certified in soundhealing since 2008. Her experience with sound asa healing modality extends back to 1999 throughthe use of mantra and my studies in KototamaMedicine (Japanese Naturopathic Medicine)where sounds are considered a foundational com-ponent. She studied with Dr. Thomas Duckworthat Natural Life Therapy in Creve Coeur. Her ini-tial study of Himalayan Singing Bowls beganwith Suren Shrestha, a Nepalese master of 'soundwork", then continuing on to The InternationalSound Therapy Conference in Santa Fe, NewMexico. It was there that she met Fabian Mamanwho teaches Kototama Medicine using acousticinstruments, this was a real turning point for herin her sound practice. She then completed a gongmaster training program with Don Conreaux inFeb. 2015, a direct student of Yogi Bhajan.

Pellerito and Holland hold group sound heal-ing sessions which begin with an insight medita-tion, simply sitting with awareness of the presentmoment, feeling and sensing into the body.“Easing any tension or discomfort in the body byutilizing the breath and gentle movement (qi gongstyle) as we prepare to lie back and allow thesounds and harmonies to wash through our body,”she explained.

By drawing upon years of experience in work-ing with individuals in a healing setting, Pellerriosays "there is a sensitivity that comes in readingthe group dynamic and tuning into the collectiveenergy. While the foundation is there in the heal-ing protocol, I feel its important to know yourinstruments, how they sound and what they offerand at the same time allow yourself to become avessel for divinity to flow through. By deep lis-tening, dropping into the space and tapping into

the group energy, magic happens."Mark Holland, musician extraordinaire and

Pati Pellerito have been in collaboration for thepast year. His Native American style flutes rangefrom sub bass that offer grounding, to small buf-falo horn flute and in-between. Mark weavesbeautiful melodies throughout the soundscape.Sounds of Himalayan Singing Bowls, PlanetaryGongs, many other percussive and acousticinstruments offer nutrition for the neurologicalsystem as well as medicine for the soul. “Manydescribe this experience as transportive, a senseof deep peace and rejuvenation,” Pellerito said.“Many feel relief from pain that may they carriedin with them. Many say the sounds seem to "goto areas of the body" that were feeling tense ordiscomfort before the session. While this is not a"cure all" and there are no guarantees about howa sound session will appear for you, it never ceas-es to amaze me how powerful this sound workis.” Every third Saturday of the month Pati holdsa sound meditation at Big Bend Center Yoga stu-dio.

Their new CD, "Dreamwalker", produces avery dream-like experience, offering you anopportunity to surrender to the sounds, feelingfree to explore the corners of your mind, surfingthe edge of perception and then return safelywhere you began, but perhaps with slightly dif-ferent perspective.

“Mark and I will be performing theDreamwalker cd. So everyone should expect tosee & hear about 20 Himalayan singing bowlsand Planetary gongs and other instruments usedfor sound therapy along with a variety of nativeAmerican style flutes and other wood flutes.Joining us will be two very special guests.; CoryEdwards, a wonderful pianist and VesnaDelevska, who will be painting a new work onstage throughout the evening,” Pellerito said.

For additional information please visit onlineat www.healingbowlsandgongs.com andwww.autumnschild.com

CD Release Party, April 9 at The Chapel,6238 Alexander Drive Clayton, MO 63105 7pm.Advance tickets are only $10.00 available atwww.patimark.bpt.me Tickets at the door will be$15.00. As always 2 free drinks of your choicewill be included in the admission.

DreamwalkerMark Holland Teams With Sound Therapist Pati PelleritoOn New CD & Release Concert April 9 at The Chapel

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Are you suffering from any of the following:cardiovascular weakness, weight gain, bladder andkidney problems, joint discomfort, brittle bones orlow energy? You may have a condition called aci-dosis which is high acidity in the body. A person onthe other end of the scale would be considered“alkaline”, high alkaline in the body. Symptomswould include digestive system slugginess, intesti-nal system concerns, respiratory system compro-mise, urinary system weakness or nervous systemexhaustion.

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eople come to our officelooking for answers and adifferent healthcare model.

Most are looking for the “why.”Some of the common questions are:Why do I feel the way I feel? Whydid I become sick? Why aren’t I get-ting better? Why hasn’t anythinghelped? Why can’t anyone figure outwhat is wrong with me? While eachpatient is unique in their complaints,backgrounds, and circumstances, theyall seem to share the realization thatthe current disease model of healthcareis not working for them and they wantsomething different.

In order to answer the “why,” webegin by asking “what” questions,such as: What brought you to us?What have you tried in the past? Whatare you doing currently? What has notworked?

We find that by answering some“what” questions we are better able tomeet our patients’ expectations and provide answersand solutions to their concerns. Part of our philoso-phy is that if something has been tried before and itdidn’t work, it is likely not going to work if we tryit again, so why not do something different? Whynot find the cause?

If you are sick and/or don’t feel well, there is acause and I promise you that the disease itself is notthe cause. The cause is whatever made the diseasemanifest itself in the first place. Health cannot and

will not return simply by managing adisease. A person’s health returnsonly when the cause of the disease isproperly identified and adequatelyaddressed. This is where we like toseparate ourselves from others.

So how does someone find outwhat caused the condition to mani-fest? This is the area where our clinicfocuses its attention. Most diseaseshave their causes rooted in thingssuch as toxicities (air, water, soil),hormonal imbalances (thyroid,

insulin resistance, male/female hor-mones, adrenal glands), infections(viruses, bacteria, candida/yeast/mold),allergies and/or sensitivities (dust, pol-lens, chemicals, foods) and nutritionaldeficiencies (vitamins, minerals, aminoacids, essential fatty acids).

Once the cause has been identified,it is simply a matter of applying theappropriate treatment (therapy, diet, tar-geted nutrition, etc.) to help you getback on the path to wellness.Unfortunately, there is no magic pill

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t seems that the incidence of anxietyand depression has risen dramaticallyover the last 10 years. What is the rea-son? Is it that we just talk about itmore? Is it genetic? Is it the endocrine

disrupting quality of the pesticides used on ourfood supply? Is it the level of stress that somany people live under these days with all ofthe over-scheduling? Is it the imbalance ofyour gut microbes, due to alarming rates ofsugar consumption, given it is estimated thatup to 90% of your serotonin is produced inyour digestive tract? Well, I don’t know. But,as a wise therapist told me many years ago,“It’s not one thing or the other, but rather littlebits of many things”.

What I do know, however, is that it is myjob to try and help clients who ever-increas-ingly present with these conditions when com-ing in to see me. People run the gambit regard-ing their thoughts on treatment. Some peopleare willing to take pharmaceutical medicationsand some are not. Some people suffer, refus-ing to take these medications. And, otherssometimes take more traditional treatmentremedies and combine them with alternativetreatments. I generally don’t take a positionone way or the other. However, I like to givemy clients all options so that they can makeinformed decisions as to their path for relief. Ican say however, that doing nothing is notgoing to make the symptoms disappear. Theedgy-snappy manifestation of anxiety/depres-sion often is brought up in couples counseling,when one person feels they are being impactednegatively by the other’s mood and they havebeen unwilling thus far to try to remedy thiscondition.

The option I frequently discuss with clientsrelates to the idea of balancing your neuro-transmitters. The medical community has fair-ly high consensus on which neuro transmittersare responsible for which types of symptoms.Anxiety, chronic worrying, etc. is associatedwith low serotonin. Additionally, the more tra-ditional manifestations of classic “brain fog”and an inability to get up and going is oftenassociated with Dopamine. However, there

are many important neurotransmitters thatcome into play. Unfortunately, without mea-suring them the treatment is just a shot in thedark. This is why people continue to beswitched on their medications, over and over,and many cannot seem to get the relief theydeserve. Additionally, it is known that tradi-tional SSRI’s don’t work for as many as 1/3 ofthe people that take them. These medicationsin effect gather up the serotonin for utilization.However, some people don’t produce enoughserotonin to even gather up in the first place.

There are independent labs that can mea-sure these neurotransmitters through a urinesample. And, there are amino acid supple-ments to shore up many deficiencies. Forexample, 5-HTP works as a building block andprecursor to serotonin. However as usual, thefight between the traditional medical commu-nity and one that is more alternative lives on.Some in the traditional medical communitywill say that you can’t truly measure neuro-transmitter levels with a urine test. However,naturopaths and others believe you can.Again, I work to provide options to clients,who do not want side-effect producing med-ications, with an alternative to consider. I amnot a doctor, nor do I claim to be. It is every-one’s job to become informed and be active intheir treatment.

I work with many clients to get their neuro-transmitter levels measured and begin the sup-plementation process. However, I must stateclearly that you should not go about supple-menting yourself willy-nilly, as even naturalsupplements can be dangerous if not handledcorrectly.

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et-Pet Rescue (VPR) is avolunteer, foster-based

non-for profit (501c3), all breedrescue & adoption organization. Weare located in Chesterfield MO, as alegal limited liability corporation inthe State of Missouri, that was cre-ated by Dr. Douglas Pernikoff. Weare dedicated to helping all types of animalsfrom euthanasia or other harmful scenarios.Our intent is to place them into loving, forev-er homes. We take animals from differentshelters across Missouri that need help due tolack of space or the particular program’sinability to adopt the animal. We also take inowner surrenders as space permits. Our focusis on dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens, but weregularly take in reptiles, small mammals, andbirds to find them homes as well.

Vet-Pet Rescue adoption fees for dogs andcats includes a spay/neuter surgery, micro-chipping, vaccines appropriate for their esti-mated age & deworming. All animals willhave a fecal sample check for parasites, pro-vided heartworm prevention and flea/tick pre-vention. If over 6 months old dogs will beheartworm tested and puppies under the ageof 6 months are parvo-virus tested, and allcats are feline leukemia/FIV tested. We alsotreat the animals for any medical issues theyhave when entering our program and providegrooming if needed. We hold all of our ani-mals for 7 to 10 days before allowing them to

be adopted to new homes. Thisallows us time to monitor for com-mon illnesses, and to learn some-thing about their personalities. OurRescue coordinator and volunteersdo their best to learn everythingthey can about each animal takeninto our rescue. These actions helpus to provide our new pet owners

with information about their new pet’s behav-iors as well as to assure that we are workingto provide healthy pets for them.

One common reason for animals to end upin a shelter is that they are found running freeas strays and are not reclaimed by their origi-nal owners while held in shelters. Over 7 mil-lion pet dogs and cats are killed at sheltersnationwide each year. In some cases, a fami-ly is moving and cannot take the animal withthem. Rather than work to find a best option,the owner will simply release them outside tosurvive as they can. Some animals may bekilled by cars, or by other feral animals. Ourgoal is to help these animals find their secondchance at life through adoptions from ourVET PET RESCUE into wonderful new pethomes. Please take a look at our site atwww.vet-petrescue.com or contact us at(314)800-4321 to find your new best friend,or donate to help us carry on with our missionon behalf of so many abandoned pets in need.

Vet-Pet Rescue, 32 Clarkson WilsonCenter, Chesterfield MO , (314)800-4321.

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Thank you,Sara Jones, Rescue Coordinator, VPRDr. Doug Pernikoff, Founder, VPR

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HealtHy petsHealtHy petsThe greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. — Gandhi

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ith all the talk about mosqui-toes and disease, it’s importantto know how to protect your-

self naturally from insects. Studies have shownthat essential oils are as effective as toxic chem-icals in avoiding bites and stings.

Here’s my recipe for WOODS... a potentessential oil based insect repellent. This is oneof the first aromatherapy blends I made back in1979 at the start of my herb business. Since myfocus is now on Wreaths and Native Teas, Ithought I’d share my recipe. WOODS has beenused in Maine for biting black flies, in Louisianafor jumbo mosquitoes, in the Ozarks for “nosee-ums”, in Mexico for sand fleas.

WOODS ingredients: cedarwood, citronel-la, eucalyptus, anise, pennyroyal in olive oilbase. Cedarwood, citronella and eucalyptus arethe most important, easy to find and inexpen-sive. Anise seed and pennyroyal are a bit hard-er to obtain and are often more costly.

Directions: in 4 oz of olive oil add 75 dropscitronella, 75 drops cedarwood, 30 drops euca-lyptus. (Optional: add 20 drops anise seed; 15drops pennyroyal.) Shake well. Keeps longerwhen stored in refrigerator. This blend is high-ly concentrated and very effective. Keep fromeyes, mouth and tender places.

Apply to skin to repel mosquitoes, ticks,chiggers, flies, fleas when camping, hiking,working in the yard and playing outside.Reapply after 6 hours and after swimming. It’s

very important to remember to reapply. I didn’tand a sneaky little beast gave me West NileVirus.

I was bitten by a life-changing mosquito, yetI still respect and appreciate all of Nature. Ihave learned many lessons from my tiny visitorand can say I am grateful for what this littleinsect taught me.

Every part of Nature exists for a reason andfills an ecological niche. Mosquitoes are impor-tant pollinators and a significant food source forbirds, bats, dragonflies, turtles, fish and frogs.There are over 3500 species of mosquito every-where on Earth except for Antarctica andIceland. Not all carry disease. Each specieshabits differ from day to night and feeding envi-ronment.

It would be god-like of us to think we shoulderadicate the mosquito and it is likely to haveconsequences we cannot predict. I can’t helpbut wonder what Nature is communicatingthrough this tiny messenger. We have deforest-ed, polluted, caused extinction and habitatdestruction. Think Nature has had enough of usand our thoughtless actions?

There’s so much we have yet to understandabout the tiny things of the world.

See Pat Tuholske’s Wild Wreaths, Wheelsand Bundles crafted from Ozark native plants atwillowrainherbalgoods.com. Check out her“Nature Chronicles” for musings on theHuman-Nature relationship at pattuholske.com.

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njoy the rainforest without ever leavingMissouri during the Sophia M. Sachs ButterflyHouse’s annual March Morpho Mania® event.

Nearly 3,000 Blue Morpho butterflies will be in free-flight inside the 8,000-square-foot tropicalConservatory for this annual event. March MorphoMania® offers visitors an opportunity to see the largestcollection of Blue Morpho butterflies in the UnitedStates, and is included with regular admission.

The Blue Morpho is one of the largest butterflies atthe Butterfly House and has a six-inch wingspan. BlueMorphos also have tiny scales on their wings whichrefract light and produce flashes of blue that bewilderpredators in nature. Common Blue Morpho butterflies(Morpho peleides) are native to Central and SouthAmerica. The collection at the Butterfly House mainlyhails from El Bosque Nuevo, a sustainable butterflyfarming operation in Costa Rica.

Visitors are welcome to bring a hand-held camerato capture the experience of seeing these butterflies inaction. No tripods, monopods or external flash equip-ment allowed. Due to increased crowds during thisevent, no strollers are allowed. A variety of butterfly-inspired gifts, educational toys, books and souvenirsfor all ages, including several Blue Morpho items willbe available for sale in the gift shop.

Regular Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Sunday. Closed Mondays. The Butterfly

House is located in Faust Park at 15193 Olive Blvd. inChesterfield, Mo., accessible from Interstate 64 at exit#19B. The last ticket is sold 30 min. prior to closingeach day. Visitors are encouraged to arrive no laterthan one hour prior to closing to fully enjoy the expe-rience.

Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (ages 65and older) and $4 for children (ages 3 to 12). Childrenages 2 and younger and Missouri Botanical Gardenmembers are free. For more information, visitwww.butterflyhouse.org or call (636) 530-0076.Follow the Butterfly House on Facebook at www.face-book.com/thebutterflyhouse and Twitter www.twit-ter.com/butterflyhse.

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During 2016Butler’s pantry CeleBrates 50 years of innovative Catering serviCesSecond-Generation Business Celebrates Milestone byGiving Back. Butler’s Pantry, a second-generation busi-ness founded in 1966, announces their 50th year Jubilee in2016. This pivotal milestone for the catering and eventdesign company brings a year of celebration and givingback to the community. Butler’s Pantry was the dream ofRichard (Sr.) and Anita Nix who founded the business in1966 on one principle: to provide the most innovative andcreative catering company to St. Louis. Richard Nix Jr.,President of Butler’s Pantry, is fueled by the same passionfor excellence and continues to operate Butler’s Pantryunder the guiding principles of his parents. That drivingambition sets the stage for the next 50 years. As Butler’sPantry looks forward to the next 50 years, the company isdeeply committed to maintaining and growing culinarydistinction to help others achieve event goals in a memo-rable fashion. Butler’s Pantry will also continue theircommitment to the St. Louis community through a newinitiative: Full Pantry, Full Life. With the hopes of feeding50,000 St. Louisans, Butler’s Pantry will donate $5 forevery 50 guests fed in 2016 to support the needs of localfood pantries. “In my eyes, every day is a celebration,”said Richard Nix Jr., President of Butler’s Pantry. “We’vebuilt success out of passion and 50 years could never bepossible without our hard-working staff and the wonder-ful community in which the business resides. St. Louiscan count on Butler’s Pantry to deliver creative menus,consistent results and innovative design for any size ofevent for the next 50 years!” To commemorate the 50thanniversary, Butler’s Pantry has enlisted the artistic ser-vices of Nori Obata. Obata, who was born and raised inSt. Louis, crafts unique porcelain ceramic tableware fordisplay and functional use. Butler’s Pantry will gift theartists’ work with some events in 2016. The one-of-a-kindserving platters will boast a hand –painted abstract designof an iconic local structure, and will be gifted throughoutthe year. Follow Butler’s Pantry on Facebook and Twitter(@butlerspantry1) for an exciting social media campaignwhile they celebrate 50 years of cheers-worthy momentsat 50 of St. Louis’ finest venues for entertaining -#50in50! If social media isn’t for you, subscribe to theButler’s Pantry blog to stay up-to-date on the latest hap-penings and get a first look at the redesigned websitewhen it goes live in 2016! With a commitment to makingothers happy, St. Louis can count on Butler’s Pantry todeliver blissful details that translate into even happiermemories. Cheers to the next 50 years! For more infor-mation, please visit www.butlerspantry.com.

March–august 2016 spring & suMMer art Classes & WorksHops at lauMeier Laumeier Sculpture Park offers age-appropriate coursesas multi-day classes and one-day workshops. Art Classesand Workshops provide participants with a focused expe-rience within a particular medium, process or concept.Art Classes and Workshops are taught by local, experi-enced Artist-Instructors and are designed to encourageartistic development and selfexpression. Small class sizesprovide participants with individual attention; projects aredesigned to allow participants the freedom to explore theirown potential and creativity. Art Classes and Workshopsmeet at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, SaintLouis, Missouri. Call 314.615.5278 or visitwww.laumeier.org for more information. Supported byThe Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis.

through March 27 orCHiD sHoW “WHere WilD tHings groW” The annual Orchid Show offers visitors a once-a-yearopportunity to see a rotating display of hundreds oforchids from the Garden’s expansive permanent livingcollection amid a tropical oasis inside the Orthwein FloralDisplay Hall. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Orthwein Floral DisplayHall. Garden admission plus $5; free for Garden mem-bers. Visit www.mobot.org for more information.

March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30let’s Do lunCH: HoMeMaDe fooD, gooDCoMpany anD ConsCious Conversation. Wednesday Afternoon from 12pm to 1:30pm. Price$20/per person. Food is ready at 12pm and focused groupconversation starts at 12:30. Topics cover range of issuesacross the continuum of holistic health: CommunityHealth; Physical Health; Mental/Emotional Health; andSpiritual Health. Visit www.rememberingyourself.org formore information on topics and speakers. Call 314-322-1944 to reserve your space and for location. Space is lim-ited.

March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30CoMMunity MeDitation: let's praCtiCetogetHer & Create sHareD intention.Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30pm. Price $10/per person. Join usfor this ongoing community meditation practice. Visitwww.rememberingyourself.org for more information.Call 314-322-1944 if you have questions.

March 6transforMational BreatHWorkFacilitated by Shelby Corson, LMT, Certified Transform-ational Breathwork Facilitator. Sunday, March 6, 2016,1:00-3:30pm. The Center for Mind, Body & Spirit. 7649Delmar Blvd..Cost: $60. Transformational Breathwork isa breathing process that helps to open restricted patternsof breathing, integrate and clear the subconscious mindand help you connect more fully with higher forms ofconsciousness. In this workshop, you will: Be introducedto the power of breath. Experience an introductory breathsession. Learn how to correct restrictive breathing pat-terns. Learn techniques for increasing your energy leveland sense of well being.. Gain tools to manage stress, con-nect with source and actively participate in your ownhealing.For info and registration, call 314.725.6767.

March 8integrating alternative MeDiCine WitH Conventional MeDiCine FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion - IntegratingAlternative Medicine with Conventional Medicine -Learn how to build your immune system and take chargeof your health. If you are suf-fering from chronic condi-tions, you'll learn why youdon't have to live with your"incurable" symptoms any-more. Topics coveredinclude: Cancer, HeartDisease/Stroke, Diabetes,Arthritis, Osteoporosis,ADD/ADHD, ChronicFatigue, Fibromyalgia, FoodAllergies, Nutrition, andmany more. You shouldcome to this discussion alsoif you feel, "My Doctor saideverything is fine! Then whydo I feel so lousy?" SecondTuesday each month at 6:30pm 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; seating is limit-ed, arrive early, 314-432-7802. See patient success storiesat www.preventionandhealing.com.

March 8fostering Wellness in tHe Built environMentPlacing health and wellness at the heart of design and con-struction decisions can have a positive impact on humanhealth, social equity, and return on investment. At this ses-sion, learn how to engineer spaces for improved commu-nity health and increased real estate value. WHEN:Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 5:30 – 7:30 pm WHERE:Alberici, 8800 Page Ave., St. Louis, MO 63114 FEE: Freefor USGBC-MGC & BOMA Members as well as Full-time Students; $20 for Non-members Register:http://www.usgbc-mogateway.org/.

March 9transforMative Healingfor tHose WHo are grievingComplete Wellness Center, 7pm. A group session withsound, crystal and aromatherapy. Cleansing, healing, nur-turing in a safe group of similar souls. $15. 10807 BigBend, Kirkwood, MO. RSVP 314-822-7900.

March 9unDerstanD tHe Well BuilDing stanDarDThis session will provide an overview of the concepts ofthe WELL Building Standard, as well as an in-depth lookat strategies to address human health through design.Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of theWELL Building Standard® as a performance-based sys-tem for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features ofthe built environment that impact the health and wellbeingof the people who live, work, and learn in these buildings.WHEN: March 9, 8:00-10:00AM WHERE: TBA FEE:$30/USGBC-MGC & BOMA Members; $45/Non-mem-bers Register: http://www.usgbc-mogateway.org/.

March 15free MontHly Wellness support groupFree Monthly Prevention and Healing Support Group.Topic: My Health and Wellness Plan of Care for 2016. Asyou make your plans for the New Year, be sure to includeplanning to improve your health. Hear what medicalresearch is telling us are the key issues for optimal health.Join us for the tools for creating a Health and WellnessPlan of Care. Make 2016 the best year for your wellbeing! Support Group Leaders: Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. andChaplain Paul R. Johnson, M.Div. When: Third Tuesdayeach month (with an occasional exception) at 6:30 pm. -8:00 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."

March 15ConneCting 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 infectionand illness transferbetween the teeth andbody. Understand howbiological dentistry focus-es on your overall health.Learn about what dentalmaterials are compatiblewith wellness, mercury-free, tooth-colored fill-ings,the impact of dentalprocedures, how certaindental procedures caninfluence your body, andnutritional therapy thatsupports a healthy mouth.Third Tuesday EachMonth, 6:30 pm at the

Holistic Dentistry office of, and presented by, Dr. MichaelRehme, D.D.S., C.C.N. (Certified Clinical Nutritionist),2821 N. Ballas Rd, Suite 245, St. Louis, MO 63131. AHealthy Choice for Dental Care. Call to verify seminardate and reserve your space at 314-997-2550. See PatientSuccess Stories at www.toothbody.com.

March 19 free Coffee & Conversation: artistiC garDens Join Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Master Gardener YvetteLuedde for an inspirational look at gardens throughoutthe world. Discussion about landscape principles, sharedideas for creating unique personal gardens and a visit toFrances Whitehead’s Hortus Obscurus (The DarkGarden), 1997, will inspire you to think outside the boxthis spring! Laumeier’s Conversation Series providesinformal learning opportunities through discussion aboutnew artworks in the temporary exhibitions or legacy art-works in the Permanent Collection. Conversation Seriesevents encourage participants to share ideas and ask ques-tions in a relaxed atmosphere. Saturday, March 19, at11:00 a.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at LaumeierSculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri.Free. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org formore information.

March 19out of tHe sHaDoWs:UpcomingSpiritual Transformation Workshop. Spirtitually heal yourself and learn to share your gifts.This series of (9) monthly workshops provides you withspiritual tools and practices to confidently explore your

inner landscape, awaken yourself and learn to share yourcreative/healing gifts with others. Visit www.remember-ingyourself.org for more information. CallChristine@314-322-1944 or Victor @314-647-2800, ifyou have questions or to register.

March 24psyCHiC DevelopMent level 1 of 6Taught by Demarus Harris. Thursdays, March 24th –May 21st. 6:30pm -8:00pm.. The Classroom at TheCenter for Mind, Body & Spirit. 7647 Delmar Blvd..Cost: $155 for all 5 classes. Untapped abilities will holdyou back in every part of your life from relationships tocareer prospects. Developing psychically, however,gives one the advantage of bringing innate powers andotherworldly insight into one’s life. A keenly developed6th sense will enrich your existence and that of everyoneyou meet. Come develop your psychic abilities with otherenthusiastic visionaries in your area! This classroomstudy is ideal for the aspiring psychic, channel, or psychicmedium. Each class is packed with down to earthapproaches and practical techniques to enhance your ESP.The sessions conclude with exercises that help the studentgain the necessary hands-on experience to quickly andeasily develop their skills. The fundamentals are instru-mental in giving you a solid foundation. PSYCHICDEVELOPMENT LEVEL 1 greatly increases yourchance of success with the more advanced skills you'lllearn later in this series. In PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENTLEVEL 1 YOU WILL LEARN: The art of meditation;how to become centered in your thoughts and actions.How telepathy works and how to control and direct yourthoughts. How to contact your Higher Self and gaingreater control over your life. What the chakras are, whatthey do, and how to open and develop them. How tounderstand, recognize, and use your skills of empathy andtelepathy. How to remember and interpret your dreams.How to utilize your power of manifestation. How to fullyprotect yourself while you expand and use your abilities.Demarus Harris has been a psychic, a medium, a tarotinterpreter, and a teacher on these subjects for over 20years. He has touched the lives of thousands with hisinsightful gifts of clairvoyance and talent for contactingthe dearly departed. He may be researched athttps://www.facebook.com/midwestmedium/. He may bereached directly at 314.675.0244 To enroll, call TheCenter at 314.725.6767

March 25WHat is tarot... & WHat is notMelissa Cynova will be giving a presentation at TheCenter for Mind, Body & Spirit (7647 Delmar Blvd) onFriday, March 25th at 5:00 on What Tarot is . . . andwhat it is not. At this presentation she will talk about howTarot can be used in your everyday life and how to avoidan unethical reader. The cost is $10. Please call TheCenter at 314.725.6767 to register for this presentation.

March 31groWing green aWarDsThe USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter is proud to cele-brate and recognize the individuals, groups and organiza-tions actively transforming the built environment whilesharing their knowledge of green building and sustainablepractices. When: March 31, 5:30 – 8:30pm Where:MOTO Museum FEE: Tickets are $85 Early bird price of$75 Register: http://www.usgbc-mogateway.org/.

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What to do when diet and exercise just don’t work...

Take a look at the pictures below and see which one most resembles you. Next, read over the different symptoms you may be experiencing.

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Before After

Adrenal Type

Ovary Type

Liver Type

Thyroid Type

...Anxiety, frequent feelings ofstress, depression, insomnia...

...Potbelly, bloating after eating, right shoulder pain...

...Weight gain in hips, thighsand buttocks, with a lower

stomach bulge...

...Weakness, fatigue, lethargy, sleepiness, need for mid-afternoon naps...

Which OneAre You?

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