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letterfrompublishersWelcome to the November “True Wealth/Beauty” issue of Natural Awakenings Central Ohio.

Objects, ideas and people possess only as much

value as what we place upon them. Our notion of

what something, or a relationship with someone, is

“worth” is tied to the usefulness we perceive it can offer.

In a capitalist society, money is the object of “true wealth.”

An inherent benefit of capitalism is that competition

for accumulation of wealth becomes a driving force behind

innovation and development. Success is rewarded in the marketplace with

money, as consumers dictate the ebb and flow of the economy. An unwanted

side effect to this process is that amassed wealth might never seem to be

“enough” and the wealthy are left always wanting more. Another drawback to

this system is the potential for wealth to become concentrated in the hands of a

disproportionate few, leaving the ability of the majority to access monetary suc-

cess far behind.

Ideas only carry as much weight as we give them. Our adherence to an

idea is tied directly to the emphasis we connect with its meaning in the con-

text of our daily lives, and the amount of influence and impact it has made on

our sense of overall well-being. Our views on religion or politics, or anything

in between, can be fluid and change throughout the course of our lives. This

openness is a direct result of our interactions with those who might think and

feel differently than we do, and for whom a separate set of life experiences has

shaped their own course of decisions and results.

People can perhaps be used as the highest measure of true wealth by

applying the concept of “human capital.” We tend to admire and place great

value on those who have prospered enough to accumulate a large fortune, or

who have made extraordinary contributions to society in their field of expertise.

By my estimation, the truly wealthy among us are those who possess satisfac-

tion to a level that is not bound by, or reliant upon, any external belongings

or influences. Those who have good health and a wide network of supportive

relationships, both with a range of family and friends, are seemingly the most

contented in life.

When we remember that we cannot take material possessions with us

when we depart this life, it helps us to recalibrate our focus and place greater

emphasis on the ideas or people that have the potential to offer us true wealth,

by whichever measure we choose to use.


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16 TRUE WEALTH Redefining What Makes Us Feel Rich by Judith Fertig

20 KRISTEN BELL ON SUSTAINABLE LIVING How Taking Many Small Steps Supports Progress by Gerry Strauss

22 SHARING OUR BOUNTY Food Drives Need Healthy Donations by Avery Mack

26 DANGERS IN THE COSMETIC BAG Choose Safe and Healthy Natural Beauty Care by Kathleen Barnes

28 NATURAL FACIAL ESSENTIALS Few Skincare Product Labels Tell the Whole Story by Linda Sechrist

30 BARRE FOR BETTER FITNESS Ballet-Inspired Workouts Develop Grace and Strength by Lynda Bassett

34 CHOOSING THE PERFECT PET Not Just Any Dog or Cat Will Do by Sandra Murphy

36 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR KIDS Ways to Help Them Handle Tough Emotions by Teal Swan

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Autumn HarvestJordan Parker

Cover artist Jordan Parker uses water-colors and acrylics to capture nature’s beauty and bounty across the seasons, from spring daffodils to fall leaves. “Autumn is my favorite season; I get inspired when I see the colors start to change,” says Parker. The cover image, Autumn Harvest, was inspired by a still life from the artist’s garden. “I had picked some pumpkins, corn and grape leaves and set it up as a table arrangement. It was so beautiful that I just had to paint it,” says Parker. “I put the painting up in my home every fall now.” At a very young age, Parker was fascinated with horses and persistently worked at drawing them until “they eventually started to look like horses,” she says. Parker continued her artis-tic journey into adulthood, teaching herself how to paint and experiment-ing with techniques until she began to develop her own colorful style. Today, Parker’s prints and original paintings can be found in private col-lections across the Pacific Northwest. The artist’s work is also sold in Revolu-tion Gallery, in Issaquah, Washington, where Parker lives with her husband, daughter, dog and two cats.

View the artist’s portfolio at FineArt America.com/profiles/jordan-parker.

Eco-Friendly Furniture Maker Joins Sustainability Organization

T.Y. Fine Furniture, a custom-build furniture shop in the Merion

Village neighborhood of Columbus, was recently nominated to The Sus-tainable Furnishings Council (SFC), an educational and marketing organization dedicated to promoting a healthy environment inside and out. The coalition was formed in 2006 to promote sus-tainable practices among manufacturers, retailers and consumers alike. Tarik Yousef, T.Y.Fine Furniture’s owner and chief craftsman, sees the move as an opportunity to reinforce his dedication to creating environmentally-friendly and sustainable furniture that also enhances the lives of its owners. “I am thrilled to collaborate with other furniture industry professionals who are as dedicated to creating sustainable environments as I am,” says Yousef. Originally a mechanical engineer, Yousef uses non-toxic and organic materials, including a proprietary wood finish he developed. In addition to the council membership, T.Y. Fine Furniture is close to earn-ing a Green America Gold-level certificate for its recycling efforts and use of upcycled natural resources, such as reclaimed and naturally fallen timbers from local Ohio forests.

Location: 106 E. Moler St. For more information, call 614-929-5255, email [email protected] or visit TYFineFurniture.com. See ad, page 15.

New Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy Available in Worthington

For the more than 20 million Ameri-cans currently suffering from pe-

ripheral neuropathy (PN), a condition that causes impairment in the nervous system, BioHealth Wellness Center has introduced a new drug-free program to

address the pain and suffering associated with the disease. The center’s Peripheral Neuropathy Recovery Program involves an initial qualifying exam, followed by a combination of non-painful modalities such as electrical therapy, laser treatment, targeted detoxification and specific dietary protocols. The program is directed at improving overall brain and gut health, while reducing chronic inflammation in the body. A wide variety of symptoms are associated with PN, such as burning pain, “pins and needles” sensations, numbness, impaired balance, altered hot and cold sensations, muscle weakness, discoloration of the feet, or dysfunction of internal organs. Some of the more common causes for PN include diabetes, which accounts for 30 percent of all PN cases, and certain medications such as cholesterol or chemotherapy drugs. Other triggers can be infections, trauma, excess alcohol intake, nutrient deficiencies, or toxicity from the environment, especially due to exposure to high levels of metals, solvents or pesticides.

Location: 1335 Worthington Woods Blvd, Worthington. For more information, or to schedule a free consultation, call 614-431-0555 or visit BioHealthOhio.com. See ad, page 18.


ADVERTORIALLocal Integrative Therapist Publishes Book on Mind Balance

Licensed social worker and holistic counselor Tabby Sapene has authored her first book, entitled Mental Al-

chemy. “It focuses on identifying, releasing and healing past patterns and beliefs learned from family, society and one’s experiences that no longer serve the individual in a positive way,” says Sapene. Her goal is to help the reader create new patterns that align a person with their true self and bring bal-ance to mind, body, emotions and spirit. The book deals with themes such as control and energy, two concepts Sapene regularly works with in her practice at Oasis of the Heart, in Dublin. “As humans, we believe that we have control over many things, and when a desired result

to our wishful thinking does not occur, sometimes we become reactive,” she says. “Usually, this results in creating more negative energy because we make an active choice to react in ways that are not beneficial to ourselves or others. However, we have the choice of how we respond to people and events.” The book is available in hardcover, paperback and eBook at BalboaPress.com, or on the author’s website. Attendees of Sapene’s “Introduction to Mental Alchemy” class receive a free copy.

For more information, visit OasisOfTheHeart.com. See ad, page 23.

New Study Highlights Successes of Organic Agriculture in Ohio

A federal survey of U.S. organic farms shows Ohio’s growth in organic sales follows the national trend,

a 72 percent increase from 2008 to 2014. Yet while there was a slight decrease in national numbers for both the number of organic farmers and the total organic acreage used in production, Ohio’s share has increased by more than 10,000 acres over the five-year period. “Ohio remains in the top 10 of states [with the highest] number of organic farms in operation,” says Amalie Lipstreu, Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) Policy Program Coordinator. She notes that more than 40 percent of Ohio organic farmers earn between 75 to 100 percent of their in-come from organic food production. “The data shows that organic farming provides a full-time occupation for many farmers and that there is a future in organic production, as demand outpaces supply for organic food in the U.S.,” notes Lipstreu. OEFFA is one of the oldest and largest organic certification agencies in the country and offers educational programming and support to organic farmers and businesses, as well as those looking to transition to organic. In 2015, OEFFA has seen an increase in the number of farmers who are seeking certification for the first time. Meanwhile, 40 percent of Ohio’s organic farmers plan to increase organic production.

For more information, visit OEFFA.org.


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Vibroacoustic Therapy An Alternative Method to Reduce Pain

by Deb Wellmes, ND

A 2012 article in the Journal of Pain estimated that in the US, the total annual healthcare cost to treat pain is

between $560 and $635 billion each year. That is greater than the cost of treating heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. Even more alarming, the US is the largest consumer of prescribed opiates in the world, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In 2013 alone, there were 207 million prescriptions written for pain medications. These numbers demonstrate how pain has become a health epi-demic in our country. Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) is one encouraging natu-ral alternative. VAT makes use of low frequency sounds transmitted through specially designed speakers. Vibro-acoustic input facilitates complex responses in the brain to stimulate relaxation, which increases blood flow and rebal-ances neural networks. The result is an overall reduction in pain. VAT has been researched and used for 35 years. An ongoing study by the NIH shows a 53 percent reduction in pain by patients that receive VAT. Other trials involving the use of VAT have also shown positive results, includ-ing a Duke University study of knee replacement patients, a Canadian study at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, of patients with fibromyalgia, and a Romanian sturdy of patients with juvenile arthritis. The Romanian study specifically demonstrated significant changes to biological disease markers, indicating lessened disease activity. The researchers also noted improvement in other factors that often accompany chronic pain, such as fatigue and anxiety. For patients with chronic pain, VAT is an alternative that shows great promise.

Deb Wellmes is a Naturopathic Doctor with concentra-tions in lifestyle and nutrition, and works as a Neuroplasti-cian at Beecher Wellness Center, in Gahanna. For more information, call 614-855-5533, email [email protected], or visit BrainCoreOhio.com. See ad, page 42.

Behind the Mask Natural Beauty Recipes

by Trudy Pieper, ND

Herbal masks are some of the oldest known beauty treat-

ments. Used from the days of the ancient Egyptians, these masks can help unclog pores, soften the skin, replace lost moisture and remove impurities. Additionally, they provide 20 minutes of relax-ation for those with busy lives. Unveil the skin’s natural glow with one of the following herbal masks. They are easy to make, and most ingredients can be found in the fridge or kitchen cupboards.

Basic Mask - good for most skin types; used for cleansing and rejuvenating1 tablespoon of oatmeal1 tablespoon of live yogurt1 teaspoon of honeyMix together until well blended.

Sage Mask – astringent mask; helps clean, tighten and tone the skin1 half cup boiling water1 tablespoon sage leaves3 tablespoons whole oats2 tablespoons honey1 egg whitePour water over sage leaves and let cool. Strain, add the remaining ingredients and mix until smooth and creamy.

Refreshing Cucumber Mask – light and invigorating1 half of a peeled, sliced cucumber1 tablespoon of yogurtPuree in a blender until smooth.

Basic Directions for Masks:Spread a thin layer onto clean skin, then let sit 20 minutes to give the mask time to loosen dead skin cells and clean out pores.Massage the mask into the skin, or use a small pastry or art brush to apply. Rinse off the skin with warm water, followed by a cool water rinse.Make a fresh mask for each home beauty treatment.Even natural ingredients can sensitize the skin, so always try a new product on a small patch of skin first. For sensi-tive skin, a patch test is especially important.

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


healthbriefs

Having Gratitude Yields More Happiness than Having ThingsTwo studies from Baylor University have

confirmed that materialism can lead to feeling less satisfied with life, while a sense of gratitude reverses some of the negative effects of the pursuit of things. The research, led by Professor James Roberts, Ph.D., included questionnaires sent to 246 marketing students from another university, focusing on happiness and satisfaction with a 15-minute survey that included a 15-point materialism scale. The study found that individuals that fo-cused on achieving material goals were less satisfied with their lives, less happy and had lower self-esteem. Meanwhile, the study found that grateful students found more meaning in their lives and felt a greater sense of satisfaction. “Individuals high in gratitude showed less of a relationship between ma-terialism and its negative affect. Additionally, individuals high in materialism showed decreased life satisfaction when either gratitude or positive affect was low,” note the researchers.

Animal Friends Soothe Autistic Children

According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

now affects about 1 in every 68 children in the U.S., up from 1 in 150 in 2000. This includes 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls. Contact with animals may help ameliorate this troubling trend. A recent study of 114 children between 5 and 12 years old has found that

autistic children having greater contact with animals have less anxiety related to social situations. The research was led by Marguerite O’Haire, Ph.D., from the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at the College of Veterinary Medicine of Purdue Univer-sity, in West Lafayette, Indiana. Colleagues from the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Australia, also participated in the study. The researchers divided the 114 children into 38 groups of three. Each group had one ASD child and two children without ASD. Skin conductance, which provides an objective way for researchers to gauge social anxiety, was measured among the children as they read silently and aloud. As expected, skin conductance was significantly higher among the ASD children as they read aloud in front of their peers. In successive sessions, when researchers intro-duced pet guinea pigs for the children to pet prior to their readings, the ASD children’s skin conductance levels dropped significantly. “Previous studies suggest that in the presence of companion animals, children with autism spectrum disorders function better socially,” says James Griffin, Ph.D., of the Child Development and Behavior Branch of the U.S. Na-tional Institutes of Health. “This study provides physiological evidence that the proximity of animals eases the stress that children with autism may experience in social situations.”

Cloves Inhibit Cancer Growth Research from China has deter-

mined that cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) inhibit the growth of several cancers. Researchers tested an extract of whole cloves against several types of human cancer cells, including those of ovarian, cervical, liver, colon, breast and pancreatic cancers. Published in the journal On-cology Research, the test used an incubation system that simulated the ability of these cancer cells to grow within the body. The researchers found that the clove extract stopped such development. The active constitu-ents they identified within the clove extracts include oleanolic acid and eugenol. “Clove extract may represent a novel therapeutic herb for cancer treatment, and oleanolic acid is one of the components responsible for part of its antitumor activity,” the researchers commented. Cloves, one of the oldest medici-nal spices, have been used in Tradi-tional Chinese Medicine for many centuries.

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Antidepressants in Pregnancy Raises Risk of Hypertension in Kids In a large study published in the Journal

of the American Medical Association, researchers from participating universi-ties found mothers that take antidepres-sant drugs during pregnancy face the risk of heart issues for their children. The researchers tested 3,789,330 pregnant women between 2000 and 2010. Of these, 128,950 took at least one prescription for antidepressants during their pregnancy. High blood pressure among children of mothers that didn’t take antidepressants was about 21 percent. Children that were exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drugs during pregnancy experienced high blood pressure in 31.5 percent of the cases. Those that were exposed to non-SSRI antidepressants experienced high blood pressure 29 percent of the time. This represents a 50 percent increased risk of hyperten-sion for babies of mothers that take SSRIs during pregnancy and a 40 percent increased risk for children exposed to non-SSRIs. In their conclusion, the researchers note, “Evidence from publicly insured pregnant women studied may be consistent with a potential increased risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn associated with maternal use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in late pregnancy.”

Formaldehyde Found in GMO SoybeansResearchers from the

International Center for Integrative Systems, in Cambridge, Massa-chusetts, have deter-mined that genetically modified (GM/GMO) soybean plants accu-mulate the carcinogen formaldehyde. The researchers utilized a scientific method called CytoSolve to analyze 6,497 diverse laboratory studies conducted by 184 scien-tific institutions in 23 countries worldwide. The study data showed that GMO soybeans significantly accumulate form-aldehyde, a class-one carcinogen. The research also found that genetic modification forces a depletion of glutathione among the plants, which weakens their immune system. This contrasts with the proposals put forth by the GM industry that GMO soybean plants are stronger, allowing them to endure environmental hardships better than non-GMO soybean plants. The research was led by V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai, Ph.D., a biologist trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technol-ogy, and published in the peer-reviewed journal Agricultural Sciences. “The results demand immediate testing, along with rigorous scientific standards to assure such testing is objec-tive and replicable. It’s unbelievable such standards for testing don’t already exist. The safety of our food supply demands that science delivers such modern scientific standards for ap-proval of GMOs,” states Ayyadurai. Former Environmental Protection Agency Senior Sci-entist Ray Seidler, Ph.D., comments about the study, “The discovery reported by Ayyadurai reveals a new molecular paradigm associated with genetic engineering that will require research to discover why the extent of formaldehyde and glutathione concentrations are altered, and what other chemicals relevant to human and animal health are affected. We need the kinds of standards Ayyadurai demands to con-duct such research.”

Ingrown Nails Linked to Over-TrimmingA study from the UK’s University of Nottingham

published in the journal Physical Biology has found that over-trimming nails can lead to structural changes to the shape of the nail that increase the risk of ingrown nails and other nail conditions. The risk was more prevalent in larger nails, such as large toenails and thumbnails. The researchers furthered a hypothesis called the theory of nail plate adhesion that links the nail’s healthy growth to the side-to-side curvatures of the nail plate. The researchers identified that when this nail plate adhesion becomes weakened through trimming, it can result in one of three potential nail conditions: spoon-shaped or pincer-shaped nails, or ingrown nails. The paper noted deficiencies among many nail salons regarding these potential conditions. While they may be reversed over time with careful maintenance, prevention is the best medicine, according to the researchers.


globalbriefsNews and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work togeth-er in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Sky KingsAgricultural Drones May Boost Sustainability

Beginning November 15, farmers will be able to implement flying drones to perform important tasks in their fields. That’s when changes in Federal Aviation Administration regulations will loosen many of the current restrictions on this new technology. Advocates believe the devices can

improve precision agriculture management that uses GPS and data collection to boost crop yields and profits while aiding water conservation. For the first time, the drones will be operated legally during an entire growing season, allowing companies to test their business models and technologies together. This boost in crop intelligence should make farms more efficient and help smaller operations compete with well-funded big agribusiness conglomerates whose fields are typi-cally rife with genetically modified (GMO) crops. “This is the first year we’ll actually be able to see, by the time the growing season is over, the impact on the farmer and the impact of the quality of the grapes,” says David Baeza, whose precision agriculture startup Vine Rangers uses drones and ground robots to gather data on vineyard crops. “The biggest thing to watch is what’s going to happen to giants like Monsanto. How you define this market is changing, and the incumbents are in for a battle.”

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Recycling RevolutionGlobal Rise Bolsters SustainabilityOn November 15, thousands of events in communities nationwide will celebrate America Recycles Day (America RecyclesDay.org). A program run by national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful since 2006, the event is dedicated to promoting recycling in the U.S. via special material collection drives and educational activities. Materials available to groups include advice on setting up collectibles sta-tions and customizable templates for promoting activities to increase recycling awareness, commitment and local action. There’s plenty of room to grow: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the amount of waste that the average citizen composts or recycles has increased from 17 percent in 1990 to 33 percent today. Some other countries have been conducting their own national programs longer. For the 19th year, Australia will celebrate a weeklong National Re-cycling Week (RecyclingWeek.PlanetArk.org) in November. More than 90 percent of Aussies feel it’s the right thing to do. Recycle Now (RecycleNow.com), England’s national program, supported and funded by the government and implemented by 90 percent of municipali-ties, conducts its annual weeklong program in June. Organizers contend that six out of 10 citizens now describe themselves as committed recyclers, com-pared to fewer than half when the campaign launched in 2004. Germany also celebrates recycling for two days in June; many other countries do so in July.

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Monsanto PushbackMore Countries Ban Toxic RoundupCountries are gradually banning the use of Monsanto Roundup herbicide around the world as a danger to the environment and human health, and Bermuda is one of the latest to join the ranks. These moves come soon after a recently published metastudy conducted by the World Health Or-ganization International Agency for Research on Cancer published in The Lancet Oncology determined that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is probably carcinogenic to humans. Colombia stopped using Round-up to kill illegal coca plants. France banned the sale to homeowners, and Germany is poised to do the same. A group of 30,000 Argentine physicians are calling for a ban there, where it’s blamed for boosting birth defects and cancer. Others, including the Brazil-ian federal prosecutor, are demand-ing that Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, be pulled off the shelves. In the U.S., the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) is as-sisting efforts in cities, counties and school systems to enact immediate bans of glyphosate-based sprays. IRT is also calling for schools to measure the amount of glyphosate residues in school meals and to take steps to eliminate them if found.

Source: EcoWatch

Smiley Faces Shared Laughter Creates Happier WorkersResearchers Nale Lehmann-Willenbrock and Joseph A. Allen have written in the Journal of Applied Psychology about their research into the effect of group humor on workers by study-ing the behavioral patterns of 54 real-world teams from two businesses. Humor and laughter were examined and each interaction was coded, based on recordings made at meetings. Performance rat-ings were collected immediately afterward and also several years later. Results showed that levity can reduce body pain and stress and help with relaxation. Cognitively, it bolsters creativity, memory and problem-solving ability. Humor reduces anxiety, elevates mood and increases self-esteem, hope, optimism and energy. In terms of society, it attracts connections, pro-motes bonding and altruism and leads to happier partnerships. The researchers also found, “At the team level, humor patterns [but not hu-mor or laughter alone] positively related to team performance, both immediately and two years later.” The positive aftereffects of humor on team performance include question-asking, proposals of innovative ideas, new people speaking up and kudos given for jobs well done or problems solved.

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Solving HungerFrance Tackles Food Waste with New LawFrench supermarkets will be banned from throwing away or destroying unsold food and must instead donate it to charities or for animal feed under a law set to crack down

on food waste. Supermarkets will also be barred from deliberately spoiling unsold food so it cannot be eaten. Larger stores will have to sign contracts with charities by July 2016 or face penalties. The law will also introduce an education program about food waste in schools and businesses, and follows a measure enacted last February to remove best-before dates on fresh foods. The Gars’pilleurs, an action group founded in Lyon, warns that simply obliging supermarket giants to pass unsold food to charities could give a “false and danger-ous idea of a magic solution” to food waste, failing to address the core issues of overproduction in the food industry and wastage in food distribution chains.

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Green ThanksgivingA Soulful Celebration of Body, Mind and Spirit

Making the most of the original spirit and intention of the season’s holiday of gratitude feeds mind, body and spirit. Consider these happy and healthy choices. Turkey: Free-range and organic gobblers are less likely to carry diseases and contain synthetic addi-tives. Heritage turkeys are raised outdoors, freely roam pastures, are genetically diverse and

eat the varied diet that nature intended (SustainableTable.org). Spare a bird: Turkey alternatives include fun, seasonal staples such as vegetable lasagna, butternut ravioli and acorn squash filled with onions, beans and dried fruits. Beverages: Serving locally made apple cider, beer or wine supports local farmers and businesses, plus avoids the carbon footprint that distant choices incur in transport. Festive preparations: Refrain from using Styrofoam, as it isn’t recyclable and can emit chemicals when meeting up with hot turkey; use washable cloth napkins instead of paper brands that go to the incinerator or landfill; and ask guests to bring a container to take leftovers home to avoid food waste. Get kids involved: Tinyurl.com/GreenThanksgivingTips suggests giving children construction paper that can be made into decorations and recycled later. Baker’s clay, a mixture of flour, salt and water, can also be molded into creative pieces. Revive the traditional atmosphere: The first Thanksgiving was a communal affair, so invite neighbors to join family members. Besides enhancing friend-ships, their proximity reduces auto emissions by keeping them off the road or encouraging shorter trips. Honor peace and brotherhood across all races and ethnicities by shar-ing with guests the essence of the first successful summer harvest by pilgrims in 1621. According to Listening to America, by Stuart Berg Flexner, members of the Native American Wampanoags were also invited to the celebration because the tribe had taught them to plant native Indian corn, a key to recov-ery after their first difficult winter. Perhaps read a passage from the Iroquois Thanksgiving Prayer, encouraging us to “return to our mother, the Earth, which sustains us.” Visit Tinyurl.com/IroquoisThanksgiving.

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Traditional economics has us thinking in opposites—in terms of assets and liabilities. We consider the value of the material things we’ve accumulated: We add up our

assets, which may include stocks, bonds, real estate, bank accounts and retirement savings. Then we subtract what we owe: Our liabilities may include a home mortgage, credit card debt, insurance premiums and student and vehicle loans. The balance is deemed our net worth. Figured this way, our net worth changes every minute and can sometimes shift dramatically. There is a better way to assess our wealth, because we are overlooking, dismissing or squandering valuable re-sources and benefits such as time, personal health, spiritual well-being, social connections or community in order to buy temporal things that will only depreciate over time. Golden, Colorado, author David Wann explores this theme in his book Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle. He remarks, “The U.S. may be on top when it comes to spending, but we also lead the world in debt per capita, children in poverty, percent of people in prison, obesity and infant mortality.” In fact, the U.S. has recently been ranked 42nd among countries in longevity—right below Guam and just above Albania. “So where is all the spending really getting us?” he asks. “We need to be getting more value out of each dol-lar, each hour, each spoonful of food, each square foot of house and each gallon of gas. The secret of success at the local, national and global scale is not really a secret; it’s in plain sight, and it’s called moderation.”

Choose Lasting Wealth“Imagine an economy in which life is valued more than money and power resides with ordinary people that care about one another, their community and their natural environment,” says David Korten, Ph.D., the co-founder of Positive Futures Network and author of Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth. “When we choose real wealth,” says Korten, of Bain-bridge Island, Washington, “we can have exciting hobbies and adventures; work that challenges and stimulates us; and spiritual connection with a universe that’s infinitely larger than a stock portfolio. Instead of more stuff in our already-stuffed lives, we can have fewer things, but better things of higher quality—fewer visits to the doctor and more visits to museums and friends’ houses.”

Step One: Taking Inventory of Our StuffSuze Orman, owner of the Suze Orman Financial Group, in Emeryville, California, and the bestselling author of The Courage to Be Rich: Creating a Life of Material and Spiri-

tual Abundance, ponders whether having stuff is worth it and suggests we take an inventory of what we own. “Think about the value of each object—what it cost you when you bought it, what it’s worth

in dollars today, and what it’s worth in an Earthly, material representation of who you are now,” she says. Orman suggests that we go through every closet and cupboard and recycle or throw away items that no longer serve us well, and then reconnect with items we cannot part with, such as family mementos. “Think of these items so precious to you and how little, in fact, they cost you,” she says. In this way we define for ourselves the true mean-ing of worth, and it’s never about the stuff. Once we have a handle on what we own, it’s time to turn to what we want and how we can get there.

Step Two: Re-Evaluating Life GoalsJust as we would do a personal financial assessment before we make plans to achieve financial goals, a life audit helps us determine our priorities for living happily and produc-tively. Ximena Vengoechea, a design researcher for Twitter, Inc., in San Francisco, recently did this using 100 sticky notes during one dedicated afternoon. She wrote a single wish, one thing she’d like to do, on each note. During this “spring cleaning for the soul,” as she calls it, Vengoechea reaffirmed her thirst for learning and adventure. Taking it a step further, she analyzed how she spent her time and how often she saw the people most important to her, mapping the data as pie charts. She discovered that most of her time was spent in work-related activities and not enough in adventure or seeing the people she loved. Drawing it up in the visual medium of charts helped her identify her life goals and see the changes she needed to make. Doubtless, we can all find better ways to utilize our assets.

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Our TimeArianna Huffington, of New York City, founder of The Huffington Post, knows firsthand about hav-ing so many demands on our time that days feel rushed, which can increase our stress and nega-tively impact our productivity. She says, “On the flip side, the feeling of having enough time, or even surplus time, is called ‘time affluence’. Al-though it may be hard to believe, it’s actually possible to achieve.” Huffington recommends simple steps like getting enough sleep and putting time limits on work and online activities. Belinda Munoz, a social change activist in San Francisco who blogs at TheHalfwayPoint.net, observes, “Time is neutral. We either use it wisely or waste it, so the onus is on us to make it an asset.” Munoz can both let go of stress and be more productive when she blocks out day parts. “When I focus, I shut out interruptions, stop feeling rushed and get my work done with ease,” she says.

Our HealthOne high-impact way to support personal health is to value food more, maintains Wann. “We need to spend more of our household budget for food, not less,” he says. “By rear-ranging both our household and national expenditures, we should give a higher priority to fresh, healthy food and a lower priority to electronic gadgets, shopping, cars, lawns and even vacations. Our overall expenses don’t have to go up, they just need to be realigned with our changing val-

ues. By choosing higher quality food and supporting better ways of growing it, we also begin to reshape

the American culture,” he says.

Our CommunityThe community, rather than the stock market, is

the better source of real wealth—both personal and global—maintains Korten. “Your community economy is part of the glue that binds people together. It’s the key to physical and mental health and happiness.” Giving less control over our financial well-being to Wall Street and more to Main Street will help us think

in terms of livelihoods, instead of mere jobs. For Korten, this equates to not only how we make money to live, but also how we live—valuing our homes, communities and natural environment. Priceless social capital comes from investing our time and money in local com-munities. Korten observes how, when freely and wisely spent, these efforts can lower crime rates, make schools more productive and help economies function better. Korten

cites Oakland, California’s Well-Being in Business Lab, which works with the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, to provide local communities with a research-based model for prosperity. In socially abundant communities and nations, individu-als don’t have to earn as much money to be comfortable, because their quality of life is partly provided by the strength of social bonds.

Finding and doing what “lights us up” will bring us abundance.

~David Howitt


Conducting a Life Auditby Ximena Vengoechea

Here’s one approach to doing a life audit in order to both discern more keenly what’s important and

figure out how to allocate resources better to make those things happen.

Step 1: Take a few hours and 100 sticky notes. Write a wish—something you’d like to do or have happen in your life—on each one. Arrange them on a flat surface.

Step 2: See what patterns evolve. Rearrange the notes by themes or categories, such as family, physical health, adventure, profession, giving back and skills. Those that contain the most notes indicate the realm of your most powerful wishes.

Step 3: Evaluate your time. Take stock of a typical day, week and month to analyze how you are spending it.

Step 4: Prioritize. Some wishes need to be fulfilled every day or soon, while long-term wishes aim for “someday”.

Step 5: Make a plan. Just as with a smart financial strategy, which typically involves investing money over time, you can now allocate your time to make your wish list happen.

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Heeding the Call to ChangeFinding and doing what “lights us up” will bring us abundance, claims David Howitt in Heed Your Call. The Portland, Oregon, Meriwether Group entrepreneur who consults for consumer companies, maintains that finding our heroic pur-pose (that heart-centered thing we feel we were meant to do) is the first step toward true wealth. Howitt says the secret is in one small word—and. Instead of choosing either/or, our world expands with “and”. He urges us to integrate the intuitive and analytic parts of ourselves: “poet and professional, prophet and profit, soul and success.” It’s not just about philanthropy, but truly making your community and your world a better place through your work, he observes. “You’re doing good in the world, and when you live that way, money follows you.”

Judith Fertig blogs about living well at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.

~Annie Dillard


The secret to happiness and find-ing the enduring joy we all seek is Thanksgiving—the simple act

of continually giving thanks. To real-ize wonderful positive outcomes, up to and including seeming miracles, do one thing: Show gratitude all day long. Seeing everything in a new light, through a refreshing prism of love and appreciation, imparts a deep inner well of peace, calm and joy, making us feel more alive. We can feel that way every day, in every aspect of life, awaking each morning excited to create the day ahead and enthusiastic about each moment and then falling asleep at night embracing a profound feeling of gratitude for all the good we know and have. Happiness is contagious and becomes an upward spiral of joy naturally shared with others. Start today by launching a daily gratitude journal. This single action, the simplest and quickest way to get results, will foster a habit geared to change everything forever. It fills up our love tank, sparks success and benefits everyone. To embrace better relationships, health, clarity, life and tangible and intangible wealth:

n Set a daily time for journal writing.

n Pick a handful of things that prompt gratitude that day. Perhaps begin with people that support you in some way. Everything counts, from expressions of beauty to basic conveniences. Eventu-ally the daily list will grow, generat-ing the joy of gratitude at ever-higher levels.

n It’s important to write with love and joy, because such feelings create your

Grateful for EVERYTHINGCreate an Attitude of Gratitude All Day Longby Mary Lynn Ziemer

world. Even if something’s a work in progress, like encouraging steps in a relationship, focus on what makes you feel good and want more of and you’ll start seeing more evidence of them.

n Elaborate in detail about a par-ticular thing that earns extra grati-tude. This carries more benefits from intense feelings than creating a list. When we see how blessed we are with what we already have, it creates more of what we are grateful for, gen-erating an endless cycle of gratitude.

n Take notice of the surprises and lit-tle miracles that occur, and be sure to make note of them to evoke an even stronger level of awe and gratitude.

Robert Emmons, Ph.D., of the University of California-Davis, a lead-ing authority in researching the science of gratitude and its impact on well-being, instructs his study participants, “Be aware of your feelings and how you ‘relish’ and ‘savor’ this gift in your imagination. Take the time to be especially aware of the depth of your gratitude.” In other words, don’t hurry through this exercise like a to-do list. An all-day-long attitude of grati-tude ramps up our awareness of life’s pleasures. It takes an already good life to a whole new zone of zest.

Mary Lynn Ziemer is a master of Advanced Life Concepts, certified life and business coach, motivational speaker and author, with more than 30 years as an entrepreneur and corporate executive at two Fortune 100 companies. Connect at LivingAJoyfulLifeNow.com.

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by Gerry Strauss

From Veronica Mars to Forgetting Sarah Marshall, her face is

unmistakable. Thanks to the worldwide popular-ity of Frozen, her voice is now unforgettable, as well. Kristen Bell, though, believes the greatest con-tribution she can make is embodying an eco-friendly lifestyle together with her husband, actor Dax Shepard, and their two daughters, finding ways to help the planet survive and thrive for genera-tions to come.

Which core beliefs catalyze your passion for consciously stewarding the environment?I wholeheartedly believe: Every prob-lem has a solution. We are all global citizens. Kindness is always in fashion. We have to laugh at ourselves. There is strength in forgiveness. Honesty with-out tact is cruelty. No one can make me feel inferior without my consent. Ultimately, we are responsible for one another and for the creatures and places around us. I felt good about caring for the world around me before I had kids, but now I also derive a ton of self-esteem from being a good example for them. How has celebrity supported your role in speaking out on behalf of your favorite causes? I have the rare gift of a public plat-form, which is amazing to me, since I felt so small and unheard as a child. Social media can be a megaphone, so

I use it to be a conduit to support causes I be-lieve in. People don’t have to listen… but when they do, helpful things happen. My approach is to spotlight an issue while also shedding light on a solution. I particularly like talk-ing about childhood malnutrition and tell-ing people about This-

BarSavesLives (ThisBarSavesLives.com), which donates a life-saving nutritional packet to a child in need every time we buy this organic, gluten-free snack bar. I love their motto, “We eat together.” What Earth-friendly actions do you and your family em-brace in day-to-day living?Our fun time revolves around being ac-tive outdoors. We love hiking as a fam-ily, walking a mile to dinner or biking along the river. We often go exploring and make up outdoor games such as: How far can you jump? How far can I throw this? and Let’s race! The kids like to get dirty and my husband and I like to breathe fresh air at the end of a workday. We have a garden where the girls and I are learning about growing and caring for edible plants and how to cook what we grow. Our thumbs aren’t very green just yet but we are trying.

As PETA’s “Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities” of 2013, why are you and Dax convinced that healthy vibrancy doesn’t rely on eating meat?

I have been a vegetarian since I was 11. I have never wanted to eat meat, even before I knew the positive environmen-tal effects of a vegetarian diet. People need to be conscious of what they are eating. Most edible supermarket items aren’t real food. I like knowing where my meal comes from and who handles it. It makes both my mind and body feel better. How did the animated film Frozen enable you to reach a larger young audience than ever before?My goal with the character Anna was to play an imperfect princess, giving voice to the heroine I had been search-ing for when I was young: Someone who was awkward, clumsy, optimistic, too talkative, caring and didn’t have perfect posture. I wanted girls that feel like they don’t always fit in to have a fearless heroine to identify with. I want to be a real-life Anna, someone who doesn’t apologize for her flaws and stands up for herself and others be-cause she’s strong. Thanks to Frozen, I have been invited to do more projects that reach young people. I hope to extend my voice as a trustworthy source support-ing projects that can benefit them. You are passionate about the universal need for water conservation. What steps has your own family taken to be water-conscious?Living in California and dealing with drought firsthand teaches about water conservation by necessity. We carefully consider how the food we eat directly impacts water use; we all understand that producing meat and dairy is water intensive. Replacing our lawn with AstroTurf cut our household water bill dramatically. We never run water from the tap when we are brushing our teeth, and always ‘let it mellow if it’s yellow’, that is, flush selectively. We even reuse the water used to sterilize baby bottles to water houseplants. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at [email protected].

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ture in Columbus, always knew he would be a wood-worker. From mak-ing crossbows as a child to designing furniture in college, his passion for me-ticulously design-ing wood products was “ingrained” in him from an early age. “It’s always been a part of my personality and what I enjoy doing. It’s a natural fit,” Yousef says. Even as a child, he appreciated the beauty of old craftsman-style furniture, shaker furniture and the minimalist and mod-ern furniture owned by his parents. Yousef worked as a mechanical engineer at Honda in Marysville for four years while concurrently design-ing and building furniture through his business, T.Y. Fine Furniture. He loved both jobs, but decided to pursue his life-long passion for woodworking fulltime about five years ago. Yousef’s organic process is what makes him stand apart from other woodworkers. His furniture is made from locally-sourced fallen trees, he uses water or milk-based glues, and he developed his very own all-natural finish. The all-natural finish is a prod-

uct of years of research. As a new woodworker, Yousef said the waxes available smelled bad, were hard to apply and took the integrity and character out of the wood. It was the only part of the process he didn’t like. “I thought,

‘There’s got to be a better way. I’m a smart guy, I can figure this out,’” Yousef says. Yousef used a process called po-lymerization, which converts organic flax seed oil to a plastic state with-out adding any chemicals. At room temperature, the finish is solid like a candle, but when heated the waxes melt to the consistency of water. It applies easily and seeps deep into the wood, giving the piece an heirloom-quality finish. Best of all, it is non-toxic, contains zero VOC (volatile organic compounds), is made from certified organic oils and is easy to maintain. As soon as he mixed the first batch, he knew it was right. Yousef opened a brick and mortar showroom in the Merion Village neigh-borhood of Columbus on June 29, 2014. “It’s been a busy year,” Yousef says. “I never anticipated the show-room to be as busy as it has been.”

T.Y. Fine Furniture sells four furniture collections for the dining room, living room, kitchen, bedroom and home office, as well as Nature-pedic organic mattresses manufactured in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Since open-ing, Yousef has added a new line of recliners from IMG of Norway, and he recently became a dealer for Inada Massage chairs. These companies don’t outsource, and share Yosef’s belief in environmentally friendly products and processes. T.Y. Fine Furniture takes the extra steps to be environmentally respon-sible, including a certification by Green America and by the Sustainable Furnishings Council, and they are working on a gold level certification with Green America. While his brick-and-mortar store has proven successful, online sales still make up one third of T.Y Fine Fur-niture’s revenue. Yousef says people everywhere want nice furniture. In New York City, for example, it’s often cheaper to buy quality custom furniture from Ohio rather than from a manufacturer in New York. Between running a successful business, designing his own work, and developing new shop techniques to increase efficiency, Yousef enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, ages five and two. The apples don’t fall far from the tree; he says his technically-minded sons love spending time in the shop and own the world’s largest Lego collection. He added that his oldest son recently disassembled his grandmother’s coffee table. Whether his boys pursue a career in engineering, woodworking or an-other passion of choice, Yousef is there to support them. “But if they want to help dad out in the shop, all the better,” he said.

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risks of stroke, heart attack, cancer and diabetes, according to the American Heart As-sociation. Not all families are able to afford the healthiest foods, but fatty, high-sugar options can be avoided. The most-needed donations are non-perishable and high in protein, but low in sodium, sugar and fats.

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Give the best, most affordable products, according to these tips and the food drive’s guidelines. Organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) foods are wel-

come. Note that not all pantries can store fresh produce, glass containers or personal hygiene items. “Pantries rely on informed com-munity support,” explains Jim Byrnes, director of Pennsylvania’s Nazareth

Area Food Bank. “Area churches, schools and businesses keep us sup-plied. We’ll help 300 families this year, compared to 100 in 2006, bal-ancing nutrition with practical needs.” California’s San Diego Food Bank feeds better choices to 370,000 people each month, including military families, seniors and children. Such community efforts change lives. Meat: Tinned tuna, chicken and salmon store easily for use in salads or casseroles, on a sandwich and in whole wheat pasta, brown rice or low-fat stir fries. Avoid the bisphenol-A (BPA) associated with cans and plastic containers. Instead choose BPA-free pouch packaging and cans with BPA-free liners (see Tinyurl.com/BPAFree-CannedFood). Soup and Stew: Containing meat and veggies, soups and stews provide filling, hearty comfort foods. Vegetables: Yams and whole-berry cranberry sauce turn dinner into a hol-iday feast. Add color to the plate with mixed veggies. Lentils, pinto, black and kidney beans in stew, chili or salad provide fiber, calcium, zinc and iron. Spices add zing. Tomatoes, sauce and salsa add flavor; choose glass jar products only in order to be BPA-free, due to the acidic effect on cans. Pasta, Rice and Grain: In Kansas City, Missouri, Katie Thomas, owner of Crazy Daisy Cleaning, regularly organizes food drives. She says, “Pasta and sauce make a variety of dishes and extend the number of meals.”

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Dr. T. Colin Campbell on the Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

by Sandy Pukel

Dr. T. Colin Campbell, the Jacob Gould Schurman professor emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University, is the co-author of The China

Study, author of Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutri-tion and was featured in the film Forks Over Knives. In his 70-plus years, he has written more than 300 research papers on diet, nutrition and health based on laboratory research and large-scale human studies in China and the Philippines. He founded the nonprofit T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, in Ithaca, New York.

The terms “vegan diet” and “plant-based diet” are often used interchangeably, but is there a difference?In past years, most people that chose a vegan diet did so for ideological reasons, without fully understanding the sci-entific basis for this choice. As a result, the average vegan diet is not very healthy, nutritionally speaking—it’s much too high in total fat (about 30 percent of total calories) and refined carbohydrates (sugar and flour), often in the form of processed foods.

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We all want to look and feel beautiful, often enhancing our best features with as-

sistance from cosmetics. Yet many of us may not be aware of the toxic ingredi-ents contained in products we’re using. “When the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was passed 77 years ago, it contained 112 pages of stan-dards for food and drugs, and only one page for cosmetics,” says Connie Engel, Ph.D., science and education manager at the Breast Cancer Fund and its Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, in San Francisco. While most cosmetic ingredi-ents must be listed on product labels, sometimes their names are hard to recognize, many are toxic and some of the most dangerous ones may not even be listed. Labeled toxins com-monly found in cosmetics include endocrine disruptors that can affect our developmental, reproductive, neu-rological and immune systems. Here are just a few: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon, is found in foundation, pressed powder, loose powder, bronzer, blush, eye shadow and mascara. It can even enhance the toxicity of other chemicals, accord-ing to Danish research published in the International Journal of Androl-ogy, and due to its fluorine base, can disrupt iodine absorption, contributing to breast disease including cancer. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)

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and its cousin, hydroxytoluene (BHT), are common preservatives found in lip products, liquid makeup and moistur-izers that the European Commission on Endocrine Disruption cites as interfer-ing with hormone function. They’ve also been shown to cause kidney dam-age, according to research from Spain’s Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Formaldehyde in many forms, including quaternium-15, coal tar, ben-zene and mineral oils that are prohibited in the European Union and Japan, are classified as carcinogens by the Interna-tional Agency for Research on Cancer. These examples represent the tip of the iceberg of toxic chemicals of concern commonly used in cosmetics. They further range from allergens and substances that cause non-cancerous and cancerous tumors and organ toxicity to developmental and repro-ductive impairment, miscarriage and bioaccumulation leading to toxic overload when not excreted. Fragrances don’t have to be included in label ingredient lists, constituting another major concern, explains Engel. “Most cosmetics, even eye shadow, contain fragrance, and those fragrances can contain several dozen unlabeled ingredients, includ-ing hormone-disrupting phthalates.” The European Union is the authoritative source on all of these issues. Based on its CosIng (cosmetic ingredients) database accessed via ec.europa.eu/consumers/cosmetics/

cosing, it has banned scores of toxic chemicals from makeup sold in EU countries.

Safe and Healthy AlternativesFortunately, safe alternatives are avail-able to enhance our natural beauty. “Become an educated consumer and read the list of ingredients,” advises Janice Cox, the Medford, Oregon, author of Natural Beauty at Home. “Fewer ingredients and organic com-ponents mean safer products.” Better yet, we can make our own more natural beauty aids. “One advantage of making your own is that you’re in control. You know yourself and your skin and sensitivities,” says Cox. DIY products are easy if intense color isn’t a requirement. “The color many people want is hard to produce with kitchen ingredients,” Cox ex-plains. “You can make clear mascara and eyebrow tamer with castor oil. It’s easy to make lip balms and maybe get a little color by adding berry juice or beet root powder.”


Toxic Ingredients to Avoid

n Benzophenone

n Butylated compounds, including BHA, BHT

n Carbon black

n Ethanolamine compounds including DEA, MEA, TEA

n Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (quaternium-15, imidazolidinyl urea)

n Heavy metals, including lead (may not be labeled)

n Phthalates

n PTFE (Teflon)

n Silica

n Talc

n Titanium dioxide

n Triclosan

Source: Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

For those that want the look of high-quality makeup without toxins, other good alternatives come into play, says Hollywood makeup artist Lina Hanson, author of Eco-Beautiful. “I had been working in the industry for several years before I discovered the toxic ingredients in makeup; I was shocked,” she says. Equally unsettling, “I also learned that many of the ingre-dients allowed in the U.S. are banned in the European Union because of their toxicity.” That knowledge launched Hanson’s quest to create safe, or-ganic, beauty-enhancing products for women, celebrities and everyday people alike. “So many people these days pay close attention to what they put in their bodies, but not everyone is as careful about what they put on their bodies,” she says. “I want people to understand that you don’t have to sacrifice beauty in going green.” Hanson warns against so-called “natural” cosmetics that abuse the term and may include harmful pre-servatives and synthetic ingredients. She assures, “Any product labeled ‘USDA certified organic’ contains 100 percent organic ingredients.”

Her book mentions numerous brands she recommends.

Beauty Bonus TipHealthy, moisturized skin is essential to natural beauty, many experts agree, noting that younger women need to unclog pores to prevent acne. They don’t need much moisturizing, but skin generally becomes drier with age, making good moisturizers important. Cox recommends jojoba oil to effect glowing skin. Hanson likes coconut oil, although she recom-mends rubbing it in, removing make-up and then taking it off with a hot, wet towel. The Campaign for Safe Cosmet-ics (SafeCosmetics.org) has created a helpful app for iPhone and Android users at ThinkDirtyApp.com. Simply download it and scan a store item’s barcode to immediately access infor-mation on the product’s toxic ingredi-ents, along with recommendations for healthier alternatives.

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At age 25, Paula Begoun, author of The Original

Beauty Bible and other bestselling books on skincare, makeup and hair care, read her first label on a skincare product she was using. Although she’d tried many different products to control her acne and eczema since age 11, she hadn’t thought about the contents, which was partially why she was distraught to discover that acetone (nail polish remover) was the fourth ingredient listed. That moment became the inspira-tion for Begoun’s lifetime devotion to skincare research and education and customer advocacy. Today, as founder of the Seattle-based Paula’s Choice Sk-incare, she continues to help women understand when product claims are misleading or factual.

Buyer Be AwareOne of Begoun’s core conclusions is that the terms organic and all natu-ral are largely responsible for fueling the misconception that all synthetic ingredients in cosmetics are automati-cally bad and that all organic or natural ingredients are automatically good. She further notes that many products labeled organic and natural include synthetic chemicals, meaning that the

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term organic doesn’t apply to the entire formula. Fragrances are common synthetic ingredients, as is the triethanolamine that’s often used to adjust the pH or as an emulsifying agent to convert acid to a salt, or stearate, as the base for a cleanser. To help consum-ers avoid overpaying for skincare products which may not be as

natural or organic as touted, Begoun encourages skepticism regarding marketing messages. She suggests that an important key is to choose the best formulation for an individual’s skin type and specific skin concerns. “There are no U.S. Food and Drug Agency-approved standards for the organic labeling of skincare prod-ucts sold in salons and spas or over-the-counter. The cosmetics industry hasn’t agreed on one set of standards either. U.S. Department of Agriculture certification is cost-prohibitive for most small cosmetic companies that use clean, certified organic ingre-dients, so some uncertified organic products exist and it’s wise to read labels,” explains Elina Fedotova, founder of the nonprofit Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners. She counsels that we Google any un-familiar ingredient to learn if it’s toxic or safe.

Fedotova, a cosmetic chemist and aesthetician who makes her pro-fessional skincare line, Elina Organ-ics, by hand in a laboratory, com-pares the difference between salon and commercial products to fine din-ing versus fast food. “Salon products are made in far smaller quantities than mass-produced brands and offer higher concentrations of ingredients. They are generally shipped directly to the salon and have a higher turnover rate. Because they don’t have to be stored for indeterminate periods or endure warehouse temperatures, they are fresher and more potent,” she says. Although a facial can easily be performed at home with salon or commercial products, Fedotova, who owns spas in Chicago and Kalama-zoo, Michigan, recommends having a professional facial every four to five weeks. Charlene Handel, a certified holistic esthetician, holistic skin care educator and owner of Skin Fitness Etc., in Carlsbad, California, agrees.

Sequenced StepsHandel chooses treatments that pen-etrate and nourish the layer of skin below the epidermis, the outermost layer, consisting of mostly dead cells, with 100 percent holistic (edible) products and freshly brewed organic tea compresses. “Without a gentle ex-foliation, the first step in any effective facial, not even skincare formulas with penetration enhancers, can nourish the lower layer of live cells. One key nourishment among others is vitamin C, an antioxidant which brightens, protects against sun damage and pro-motes collagen production,” advises Handel. She explains that skin cells pro-duced in the deepest layer gradually push their way to the epidermis every 30 days and die. Dead cells can pile up unevenly and give the skin’s surface a dry, rough, dull appear-ance. As we age, cell turnover time increases to 45 or 60 days, which is why gentle sloughing is necessary. This can be done at home three times a week with a honey mask. Another form of exfoliation performed in a salon uses a diamond- tipped, crystal-free microdermabra-

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Dry complexion: Cleanse the skin with a mix of baking soda and coco-nut oil. Gently scrub on and rinse off. Oily complexion: Cleanse the skin using a mixture of yogurt and baking soda. Gently scrub on and rinse off. Refresh the skin after cleansing with distilled rose water or herbal tea, adding in a few drops each of lemon juice and a favorite essential oil. For dry skin, choose chamomile tea; for oily skin, go with burdock root tea and juniper berry essential oil. Exfoliate the skin with a gentle, healthy alternative to chemical peels by massaging with organic papaya; its enzymes help dissolve dead cells. It also infuses skin with beta carotene and other beauty nutrients. After rinsing skin, apply a mashed banana mask, which benefits all complexions by nourishing and moisturizing the skin. It’s also high in anti-inflammatory vitamin B6. Remove the banana with a wet wash cloth, and then apply a favorite moisturizer. Dry skin does well with coconut oil. For very dry skin, use shea butter or sesame oil. Use a zinc oxide-based natural sunblock, especially after a facial, because the skin is more sensitive to ultraviolet rays after exfoliation. Eat-ing foods rich in antioxidants helps prevent sun damage.

Source: Courtesy of Elina Fedotova

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sion machine to gently buff away the surface layer of skin. An additional option is a light glycolic acid and beta hydroxy acid treatment. This can be purchased over the counter or prepared at home using organic papaya (glycolic) and pine-apple (beta hydroxyl) for more even skin tone. These treatments, sometimes referred to as acid peels, can be applied to the face for no more than 10 to 15 minutes, typically every two to four weeks or every few months.

Treatment serums, moisturizing lotions and eye and neck creams are all elements of a complete facial. The simplest sequence of application is layering from the lightest to heavi-est—eye cream, serum and moistur-izer. Give them a minute or two to absorb. No facial is complete without a sunscreen with zinc oxide or tita-nium dioxide, applied last.

Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer.

Beauty and Health Are More Than Skin DeepWith colder weather, seasonal demands and a stepped-up social calendar, this time of year may be stressful – and it can show. This is why some individuals turn to fa-cials, masks and scrubs as they seek rejuvenation, revitalization, rest and nourishment. Fortunately, more and more spas and salons in the Central Ohio area are bypassing chemicals, fragrances, talc and parabens in favor of natural, organic and even locally-sourced ingredients unique-ly combined in refreshing facial treatments. Here is a list of some of these area businesses: Balance Beauty Spa Offering natural and organic skin care, including a pumpkin facial, light therapy treatment and person-alized facials.

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Canvas Salon and Skin Bar Specializing in customized fa-cials, in-depth consultations and a unique skin bar experience using plant-based products.

3893 W. Powell Rd, Powell 614-336-3942 TheCanvasSalon.com Lennonheads Salon Using a line of natural plant-based products to provide skin care solu-tions, as well as an all-plant peel.

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“Barre is a combination of ballet, yoga and Pilates principles. We use small, isometric movements to tempo-rarily fatigue muscles and make them long and lean. The so-called fatigue is what causes muscles to shake, and therefore, change,” explains Nadia Yokarini-Kotsonis, a certified barre in-structor at Physique Fitness Studio, in Grove City, Ohio. Students use a ballet barre to support themselves while do-ing the exercises. Yokarini-Kotsonis is among many former dancers that have embraced barre fitness. Trained in ballet, tap, contemporary and traditional dance in Athens, Greece, she discovered barre when she moved to the U.S. “I fell in love with how challenging it was and the effects and changes I saw in my body. I got certified a year later and have been teaching ever since. I’m still in love with practicing it, no matter how tired I might be beforehand,” she says. Rather than a cardiovascular regimen, “Barre is good for develop-ing core strength. You gain overall flexibility, muscle strength, improved

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Not Just for DancersWhile barre has had some U.S. pres-ence since the 1950s, “It’s having a resurgence now,” says Charlene Causey, a certified natural health professional and ballet body barre instructor in Pueblo, Colorado. Newfound interest began on both coasts and is quickly becom-ing a Midwest mainstay, according to Yokarini-Kotsonis, who says it’s one of the most popular classes she teaches, and other studios are following suit. She remarks, “Everyone wants to offer barre, and everyone wants to come to a class and see what it’s about.” “Seniors love it because barre helps improve their balance. It’s also perfect for people working to over-come injuries,” says Juliet. She notes that while women are predominant in classes, the tide is turning a bit toward more gender equity. “Men that enter classes as skeptical come out sweating.” One recently earned his barre teaching certificate.

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Lack of Physical Activity – An absence of regular movement is perhaps the single most important factor. Even overweight individuals that are still physically active are at lower risk.

Age – This is the second-most impor-tant risk factor, as studies have shown that people over the age of 50 have a greater risk of diabetes. Our bodies’ beta cells, responsible for producing insulin in the pancreas, wear out with age.

Body Mass Index (BMI) – This leading indicator is calculated as a proportion of weight to height.

Family history – A person’s likelihood increases if parents or siblings have the disease.

High Blood Pressure – An elevated level is considered anything above 138/90. Many pharmacies offer free checks of this key measurement.

Ethnicity – Minority populations have a higher incidence than do Cauca-sians. American Indians have the highest rate, at 15.9%, according to the ADA.

“The population has steadily become more obese for the last few decades,” says Edward Gregg, chief of the Epidemiology and Statistics Branch of the Division of Diabetes Translation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Gregg cites larger portion sizes, a preva-lence of sugary beverages, and an

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factors. There are only three risk fac-tors over which people have control: physical activity, body weight and food intake. Most people take being physi-cally active for granted until they find it difficult to walk or move. If a person does not have physical limitations, walking 30 minutes each day will help prevent diabetes. The biggest hurdle to exercising is getting started. It helps to have a partner with whom to walk, and there are many gyms and yoga studios from which to choose. Both yoga and tai chi have relaxation ben-efits for the mind and body, and can help increase balance and stability. BMI is strongly correlated with a variety of disease outcomes, but espe-cially diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis. The CDC states that a person can delay and possibly pre-vent diabetes by losing five to seven percent of total body weight (10-14 pounds for a weight of 200 pounds). It should be noted it is then important to maintain the new lower weight. “Up to 90 percent of type 2 dia-betes is preventable by lifestyle modi-fications,” says JoAnn Manson, direc-tor of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. “If you can stay within a healthy weight, you’re about half way there. Once you add exercise, you’re down to about 70% lower risk compared to people who are overweight and not engaging in regular exercise.” “We now have two studies that show that a high level of fructose

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n Family members’ tolerance for pet drool and snoring counts.

n A yearly wellness exam, required inoculations, a micro-chip and pet insurance add to the tab.

dog that would fit with my work, volunteer and exercise schedules.” Riley, a bloodhound/Lab mix, fit the bill. Shelter workers can project how large a dog will get when fully grown, as well as their temperament and other breed traits. Carver was cautioned that Riley was an active animal, needed long walks and would ultimately top 100 pounds. Now age 11, he’s a companionable 135 pounds. “I was surprised at how easy it was to change my routine to accommodate playtime, mile-long walks and training. He’s laid back and gentle for his size,” comments Carver, a blog talk radio show host in Parma, Ohio. Danielle Nay, an expat from the UK, researched for two years before choosing Freeway, her neighbor-friendly löwchen. He’s a mid-size dog, big enough to be a manly companion, but the right size for a high-rise apartment. “When his humans are busy, Freeway flings his own ball down the hall and then runs after it,” she says.

Not Quite PerfectThe perfect pet doesn’t have to be perfect in looks or health. Dorie Herman, of Jersey City, New Jersey, a graphic designer for Martha Stewart Living, in New York City, is the human behind Chloe Kardoggian, a Chihuahua and puppy mill rescue, age 11, which she describes as “three pounds, two teeth, one giant tongue and an Instagram sensation.” Due to poor nutrition, mill dogs often lose their teeth as young adults, causing their tongues to hang out. She advocates for older dogs and an adopt/don’t buy policy. “With senior animals, you know what you’re getting. They have personality,” says Herman. “With my work schedule, I wanted an older pet, small and piddle-pad trained.”

Take TwoHerbert Palmer, of Morris Plains, New Jersey, now with Green the Grid Group, worked for a moving company when three kittens showed up near the loading dock. A co-worker took one. Not in the market for a cat, much less two, Palmer tried to find them good, safe homes. After five days, he real-ized, Lucky and Day had a home—with him. “Sometimes we adopt them. Many times they adopt us,” he confides. Falling in love doesn’t depend solely on what looks good on paper. Everyone deserves to find their “heart” pet—when that first exchanged look proclaims, “He’s mine.”

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Much of our identity is shaped in childhood by key events and the emotions and per-

spectives we associate with them.

All Emotions CountEmotional intelligence, sometimes re-ferred to as EQ, is often overlooked as a skill set in today’s world. The recent animated film Inside Out calls attention to effective ways of addressing a child’s journey by embracing and better un-derstanding their emotions; particularly those that don’t feel positive. A recent study by the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance found that a child’s emotional health is far more important in determining future hap-piness than factors such as academic success or wealth. Parents can help ensure a healthy emotional upbringing by avoiding making three mistakes. Disapproval of a child’s emo-tions: This involves being critical of a child’s displays of negative emotion and reprimanding or punishing the child for expressing them. Dismissing a child’s emotions: This comes across as regarding a child’s emotions as unimportant, either through ignoring their emotions, or worse, trivializing them. Offering little relevant guidance: While parents may empathize, they don’t set limits on behavior or assist each child in understanding and cop-ing with their emotions.

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Recipe for a High EQParents can successfully form deeper connections with their kids by recog-nizing, respecting and acknowledg-ing their emotional range, rather than telling kids they should feel a certain way. Telling someone how they should or shouldn’t feel only teaches them to distrust themselves and that there’s something wrong with them. As a communication aid, Inside Out may speak best to older children, because younger viewers may get the errone-ous impression that emotions can control them, rather than that they can control their own emotional reactions. The recipe for healthy bonding and emotional development is for all parties to model how they value the importance of each other’s feelings and respectfully listen for the feelings be-hind the words. In opening ourselves to being understood, we open ourselves to understanding others. Good parent-ing involves emotion. Good relation-ships involve emotion. The bottom line is that emotions matter. We all struggle with negative emotions from time to time, and the way we address and deal with them influences our emotional health. The goal is to develop a trustwor-thy emotional connection with the other person that is important to us, which enhances intimacy and the effectiveness of the relationship in accomplishing good. Using this six-part process of helpful concrete steps

applies equally to the children and adults in our lives.

n Become aware of the other per-son’s emotions.

n Care about the other person by seeing their emotions as valid and important.

n Listen empathetically to better understand the way they feel, allow-ing them to feel safe to be vulnerable without fear of judgment. Seek to understand, rather than to agree or redirect.

n Acknowledge and validate their feelings. We don’t need to validate that the thoughts they have about their emotions are correct; instead, simply let them know that it’s valid to feel the way that they do. For example, if a friend says, “I feel useless,” we could validate them by saying, “I can see how you might feel that way.”

n Allow the person to experience their emotions fully before moving toward any kind of improvement. We cannot impose our idea of when they should be ready or able to feel differently. This is when we practice unconditional presence and unconditional love. We are there as support, without trying to fix them or anything else. Don’t be offended if they don’t accept support that’s offered at this time. A benevolent power is inherent in offering love that exists regardless of what someone does or does not do with it.

n Help the other person to strategize ways to manage the reactions they might be having to their emotions after—and only after—their feelings have been validated, acknowledged and fully felt. This is when we can as-sert new ways of looking at a situation that may improve the way another person is feeling. This is when advice may be offered. When done successfully, this pro-cess can transform a conflict encoun-tered in a relationship into solid gold.

Teal Swan is the author of Shadows Before Dawn: Finding the Light of Self-Love Through Your Darkest Times, on how healing hidden wounds re-veals our authentic selves (TealSwan.com). Inside Out will be released next month on DVD.


of how we are supposed to enjoy the holidays, instead of treating ourselves lovingly too. If the holidays are supposed to be focused on comfort and joy, it is hard to do that if we are alternat-ing between panic and exhaustion. Join Certi-fied Meditation Instuctor/Empath/Reiki Master Teacher Sheri Mollica-Rathburn to learn powerful and empowering way to protect energy and feel more joy this season. $35. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8Reiki Level I Workshop – 10am-5:30pm. Reiki is a safe and gentle healing modality that helps balance the body so it can heal itself. We will learn about hand positions, the history of Reiki, chakra balancing, Byosen scanning, attunement, plus a technique for releasing negative energy. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the class. Taught by Candy Rose-Lucas, LMT, Reiki Master Teacher. $100. 614-353-8545. [email protected]. InspiredReiki.com.Om2Begin: Basic Meditation Class – 11:30am-1pm. This class is a natural starting point for those new to meditation, or who are considering taking our Meditation Teacher Training course. The cur-riculum is suitable for those with no prior medita-tion experience, and aims to teach students how to meditate from the ground up. We will present a range of different techniques and a clear understand-ing of what meditation is and how it works. $45. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.Spiritual Glamour with Anne Harding – 4-6pm. Join Anne Harding for a workshop celebrating forever being comfortable in our own skin. During our time together, we will move through a yoga sequence that promotes circulation and detoxifica-tion, give ourselves a yoga face lift, increase our natural glow through an acupressure facial mas-sage, and discuss ayurvedic techniques to increase collagen and elastin. We will also use mantra and meditation to “clear space”, and receive an inner glow that allows us to shine and create a party in our bodies. Do not miss this opportunity to learn how to live in greater harmony and balance. Age is not a pre-requisite, all are welcome. $26.25 mem-bers, $35 non-members. GoYoga, 10227 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell. 844-469-6428. GoYogaUSA.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10Essential Oils 101 – 6:30-8pm. A hands-on work-shop exploring essential oils, including how to tell if they are high-quality, reviewing which ones to use, and surveying which maladies or conditions the oils are used to help address. Includes sam-pling. Free. 7015 Hatherly Pl, Columbus. 614-582-7680. Healing-Essential-Oils.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1Arm Balance 101 with Brooke Moore – 1-3pm. Before taking off, we will explore the fundamental mechanics of arm balances. We will prepare, step by step, to balance on our hands, building a strong foundation in our shoulders, arms, and core, as well as discover new spaces in our hips. Any fear of flying will be dissolved after we are packed with strength, flexibility, courage and confidence. For new and frequent flyers. $26.25 members, $35 non-members. GoYoga, 68 N High St, Bldg B, New Albany. 844-469-6428. GoYogaUSA.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5Digestive and Cocktail Bitters – 6:30-8:30pm. Bitters were used therapeutically before they ever graced cocktails, and people still use them to help with healing. A well-designed cocktail can get nutrients to the body. This class will demonstrate the ins and outs of bitters, both as a therapy and as an ingredient in delicious drinks. Students will make some of each type to take home afterward. Participants must be 21 years of age or older. $45. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7Quantum Clearing Guided Meditation – 11:30am-12:45pm. Participants will be guided through a gentle flow of several powerful breath-ing techniques to cleanse and clear out stuck energy and attachments. Afterward, enjoy a transformational guided imagery meditation. $20. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.Warming Wintertime Herbal Beverages – 1-2pm. Open the palette to the tastes of tonics designed to warm the body. Flavorful infusions include mulling spices and apple cinnamon shrub. We will learn about entertaining with cordials, plus an herbal spin on hot chocolate. To finish the after-noon, participants will receive the ingredients and recipe to prepare an herbal chai. Led by Brooke Sackenheim. Pre-registration required. $30. Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.Women’s One Day Retreat – 2-9pm. This event is for busy women who are ready to explore activi-ties that will help bring focus to finding more life balance, inner peace, and an awareness of how to live more intentionally. Activities will include restorative yoga, book club, a silent nature walk, an iRest Yoga Nidra meditative practice and healthy eating/food preparation, plus a guided tour of a process to help set intentions for incorporating more peace and balance in life. Pre-registration required. $100. Nurture Yoga, 6017 Post Rd, Dublin. 614-893-4314. TheBalancingOwl.com.The Empowered Empath: Surviving the Holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person – 2:30-4:30pm. Even when we know that we get easily overwhelmed, it is easy to get sucked into the idea

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12Herbal Cocktails – 6:30-8:30pm. Infusing alco-hol with botanicals can create a better tasting and even therapeutic cocktail. Learn about pairings and recipes, make an herbal infusion, and create cocktail ingredients using botanicals. Participants must be 21 years of age or older. $45. City Folk’s Farm Shop, 4760 N High St, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.From Pain to Progress – 7-8pm. Discover a powerful, body-centered, drug-free way to turn pain into peace, and stress into strength. Unleash a new depth of vitality, passion, clarity and well-being with Dr. Matthew Howe, DC. Free. 614-396-6945. [email protected]. WellnessOutLoud.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13Cooking and Juicing to Feed the Chakras – 6:30-9pm. Om2Ohm and Susan Holtry, owner of “The Perky Palate”, present cooking to feed the

chakras and energize life. Enjoy a night out, and learn how to combine color and food to maximize nutritional and energetic needs. This class will provide the spiritual body with a tasty experience of learning how to incorporate energizing, colorful food and juices into the diet. Includes meal, juice and wine. $35. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14Spice and Everything Nice: Aromatic Holiday Spices – 1-2pm. Many of us love the scent of spices as the weather grows colder, but not many might know why a cup of cinnamon-spiced tea can literally warm us up. Delicious, warming, aromatic spices that we traditionally associate with winter have some deeply-rooted wellness benefits. Create a custom gingerbread-spice blend to enjoy later in a baking mix at home. Led by Jennifer Schneller. Pre-registration required. $30. Ohio Herb Educa-tion Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.

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OPEN HOUSE – 1-4pm We are a group dedicated to fos-tering a healthy community by guiding, teaching and encouraging indi-viduals to make positive choices about their health and wellness. Meet our practitioners, enjoy light refreshments and learn about or experience some of the services we offer: naturopathic medical care, reflexology, Reiki, massage and bio-feedback. 2531 Oakstone Dr, Columbus. CenterAlternativeMedicine.com.

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Aroma Yoga – 12:30-2:30pm. Essential oils, as with yoga, have been used for thousands of years to heal, plus balance the body, mind and spirit. In this workshop, we will begin with a brief discus-sion about aromatherapy and the essential oils we will use during the practice. Next, we will work on breathing and meditation techniques. Finally, we will engage in a restorative vinyasa flow, using the oils to compliment certain postures. Partici-pants receive a personal aromatherapy spray bottle to enjoy later at home. This relaxing experi-ence offers practical knowledge for bringing es-sential oils into both a yoga practice and life, to improve health and well-being. $26.25 members, $35 non-members. GoYoga, 68 N High St, Bldg B, New Albany. 844-469-6428. GoYogaUSA.com.Introduction to Mental Alchemy: Part 1 – 1-3pm. Learn about the process of transmuting, transforming and changing various mental states and conditions into more desirable ones, for a more balanced and abundant self. Includes a free book. $80. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Ste 102E, Dublin. 614-273-5698. OasisOfT-heHeart.com.Renew and Restore Retreat – 2-5pm. Prepare for the holidays at Renew Wellness. Enjoy a gentle yoga class, opportunities for a chair massage, a chiro-practic demonstration and complimentary delicious and healthy snacks, plus get a head start on holiday shopping by browsing local merchants and artisans. $35. 614-305-5102. [email protected]. Renew-Wellness-Center.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16Free Reiki Clinic with Kelly Bisson, Reiki Master – 6-8pm. For those who have not yet tried Reiki, or those who are already familiar with its many benefits but are short of funds for a full treat-ment, The Reiki Center offers his free clinic. Each person will receive 15 to 20 minutes of healing Reiki energy. Free. 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17Using Essential Oils to Maintain a Healthy Immune System with Melody Lynn Jenkins, M.Msc. – 6-8pm. Our bodies are amazing mechanisms, but they are also constantly under attack from toxins in the environment. Learn how essential oils can help us maintain our immune system, how we can stay healthy, and even how our

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19Winter Wellness in a Jar – 6:30-8:30pm. In this hands-on workshop, we will make four winter wellness remedies: throat lozenges, dry skin salve, lip balm and elderberry elixir. All four will fit in a take-home Mason jar, for gift-giving ease later on. $30. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Co-lumbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20Cranberry Creations for the Holidays – 6:30-9pm. Om2Ohm and Susan Holtry, owner of “The Perky Palate”, present a cooking class developed to teach simple, healthy, and decadent recipes for cranberry side dishes, appetizers and desserts. Students will enjoy a shared meal and cranberry creation sampling, plus a selection of cranberry wines. $35. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21Workshop Series, Part 1: Introduction to Crys-tals and Stones – Identifying and Working With Ancient Energy Forms – 10am-Noon. Learn about the origin of crystals and their metaphysical healing properties, plus how to clear the energy of crystals. Includes free crystal and sample of crystal gem elixirs. $30. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Ste 102E, Dublin. 614-273-5698. OasisOfTheHeart.com.Meditation Techniques with Chuck Reynolds: A Four-Hour Introductory Workshop – 1-5pm. Experience moving into a deeper and expanded state of consciousness. Students will learn how to maximize meditation time through the use of intention and processes that can create immediate shifts in the brain. Pre-registration required. $50. The Reiki Center. 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net.Workshop Series, Part 2: Crystals and The Chakra System – 1:30-4:30pm. Learn about the basic Chakra System and how to identify crystals that can assist in clearing, healing and balancing the body’s chakras. Includes a healing guided chakra meditation and chakra crystals. $60. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Ste 102E, Dublin. 614-273-5698. OasisOfTheHeart.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22Reiki for Children with LJ Groom, Reiki Master – 1-4pm. For parents of children, between the ages of six and twelve, who are either gifted or just a little more “aware” that other kids of the same age. Learn how children can become more confident, focus greater, or have increased well-being. Instructor LJ Groom will present the basics of energy healing techniques in a way that kids will easily understand and be able to use. Includes a complimentary hands-on attunement. An accompanying adult is permitted to observe. Pre-registration required. $60. The Reiki Center. 1540 W 5th Ave, Columbus. 614-432-6632. TheReikiCenter.net.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28Small Business Saturday Sale – 10am-6pm. Jump start the gift-giving season with this all-day

sale. We will feature new inventory, ready-made gift sets, as well as our gift-wrap service. Come see “the most interesting block in Clintonville” and get a variety of Small Business Saturday deals, as most merchants in the immediate area will have sales too. Shop local, shop small. Spend $35 or more to save 10 percent, $50 or more to save 15 percent, and $100 or more to get 20 percent off plus a freebie. Boline Apothecary, 15 W Dunedin Rd, Columbus. 614-517-0466. BolineApothecary.com.Holiday Family Herb Craft – Noon-4pm. Visit the Ohio Herb Education Center to celebrate the holiday season with herb crafts, warm beverages, and music. For four hours, the parlor will be transformed into an open craft area for families. For a small fee per craft, children and adults

can create scented pomanders, cinnamon orna-ments or drawer sachets to be used as gifts or to enjoy as keepsakes. This is a drop-in activity, no pre-registration required. $5 each craft, or three for $12. 110 Mill St, Gahanna. 614-342-4380. OhioHerbCenter.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30Introduction to Mental Alchemy: Part 1 – 1-3pm. Learn about the process of transmuting, transforming and changing various mental states and conditions into more desirable ones, for a more balanced and abundant self. Includes a free book. $80. Oasis of the Heart, 6135 Memorial Dr, Ste 102E, Dublin. 614-273-5698. OasisOfT-heHeart.com.


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sundayFundamentals of Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. An introduction to all things yoga, from class etiquette to breathing and relaxation techniques. Mats are available to borrow. $15. Room to Breathe Yoga, 6260 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville. 614-378-4778. [email protected]. AmylyBrook.com.Kundalini with Alex Everett – 11:45am-1pm. An uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices. This yoga style incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation, and the chant-ing of mantras. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.Advanced Yingjie Tai Chi – 3-4pm. This Tai Chi style blends various martial arts into a philosophy designed to develop strength, relaxation, and self-defense. Positive energy for stress relief. $35/session, $85/monthly. The Grey Budha, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614-975-7683. GreyBudha.Weebly.com.Yin Yoga – 6-7pm. Lengthen connective tissue by releasing into each posture for three to five min-utes. Open to all, but not recommended for those in the third trimester of pregnancy. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. [email protected]. ShiftGrandview.com.Sekoia with Karine Wascher – 6:30-7:45pm. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

mondayMorning Meditation – 8:30-9am. An empower-ing and relaxing way to set the tone for the day or week. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. [email protected]. Shift-Grandview.com.Urban Zen with Lori Moffet –12:30-1:30pm. This class is appropriate for everyone, whether recovering from an illness or injury or simply in need of tender loving care. The modalities of Urban Zen include gentle movements, restorative yoga poses, body scans, breath practices, aroma-therapy and Reiki. Each session guides students through a different symptom. Experience a respite from a busy day. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.Next Level: High Intensity Training – 5:30-6:30pm. This total body workout shocks muscles with an always-changing format and set of ex-ercises. Any fitness level can have benefit from this program. Builds endurance, reduces body fat and increases flexibility. $10. Elite Physiques, 350 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center. 740-548-3637. ElitePhysiquesInc.com.Fascial Flow – 7-8pm. Incorporate foam rollers, trigger point props, stability equipment, develop-mental patterning, and yoga to uniquely access and work through tension, pain, and stress. Instructor: Melinda Cooksey, PhD. $20. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware. AllLifeCenter.org.

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tuesdayMid-Day Hatha Yoga – 12:15-1pm. Prep the body to handle the rest of the day centered, grounded, but stimulated and strong. Open to all levels. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. [email protected]. Shift-Grandview.com.Hot Flow Level 1/2 with Anne Weidinger – 7:30-8:15pm. Grow Yoga, 1780 W 5th Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.iRest Yoga Nidra with Michele Vinbury – 7:30-8:15pm. iRest® Yoga Nidra is an evidence-based, ancient transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry. Release negative emotions and thought patterns, and calm the nervous system. Develop an inner sanctuary of well-being and equanimity that underlies all life circumstances. Learn how to live contentedly and free of conflict, anxiety, fear, and suffering by opening mind and body to their inherent health and wholeness. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

Big Asana with Michelle Winship – 7:30-9pm. A safe space for people with larger bodies who may not have felt welcomed and honored in other movement classes. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.

wednesdayMorning Meditation – 8:30-9am. An empower-ing and relaxing way to set the tone for the day or week. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. [email protected]. ShiftGrandview.com.Hatha Level 1/2 with Jodi Patton – 9:30-11pm. This is an appropriate class for students who have completed Yoga on High’s Hatha New Beginner Class or have equivalent introductory yoga ex-perience. This mixed-level class allows students continue the study and practice of Hatha yoga fundamentals; students are also invited to explore more advanced poses with the comfort of modifi-cations. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com

Kundalini Yoga – 5:45-7:45pm. An all-encom-passing yoga that uses pranayam (breathing techniques), yoga posture, movements, mantra, deep relaxation, and meditation. Flexibility is not required, however, and open mind is important. $15/drop-in, $12/two or more classes. Center for Wholeness, 4041 N High St, 614-596-6385. [email protected]. CFWohio.org.Weight Loss Workshop – 6-7pm. Informative Workshop with Dr. Ardie Singh, introducing Nu-triMost All-Natural Ultimate Weight Loss System. Learn more about correcting hormone levels, clearing toxins, losing fat and restoring balance to the body. Free. Worthington Health Solutions, 55 Caren Ave, Ste 360, Worthington. 614-436-9355. 614FatLoss.com.Tai Chi – 6-7:15pm. A moving meditation done standing that centers and grounds the practitioner. Build strength and balance in the physical body while enhancing internal vital energy. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. [email protected]. ShiftGrandview.com.

Beginning Yingjie Tai Chi – 6:30-8pm. This Tai Chi style blends various martial arts into a philosophy designed to develop strength, relaxation, and self-defense. Positive energy for stress relief. $35/session, $85/monthly. The Grey Budha, 400 West Rich St, Columbus. 614-975-7683. GreyBudha.Weebly.com.

thursdayMixed Level Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Participants build strength, plus increase flexibility and balance. Poses move gracefully from one to the next, using the inhalation and exhalation of the breath as a guide for each movement. Taught by Lisa Chorey. $15/drop-in. Elite Physiques, 350 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center. 740-548-3637. ElitePhysiquesInc.com.Sekoia with Michele Vinbury – 9:45-11am. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.$5 Karma Yoga – 12-1pm. Grow Yoga, 1780 W 5th Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.Mid-Day Hatha Yoga – 12:15-1pm. Prep the body to handle the rest of the day centered, grounded, but stimulated and strong. Open to all levels. Shift, 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights. 614-407-4668. [email protected]. Shift-Grandview.com.Anxiety and Depression Group – 4-5:30pm. Small group to provide support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, PTSD, or bipolar disorder. Individual must be screened through a brief phone interview before attending group. $30-$40/session. Dr. Schulz, 4230 Tuller Rd, Suite 201, Dublin. 614-766-0379. [email protected]. EMAPDrSchulz.com.Turtle Flow Yoga – 6:35-7:35pm. Experience completeness by integrating breath and movement to create a powerful and stabilizing, yet delicate and meditative flow. The measured pace supports quality of breath, postural alignment, and aware-ness of the body and mind. Great for beginners to advanced yogis. $15. Arena District Athletic Club, 325 John H. McConnell Blvd, Ste 150, Columbus. 614-719-9616. MaggieFekete.com.Columbus Threshold Choir – 7-8:30pm. For those who can carry a tune, and enjoy conveying kindness through singing. This all-women choir

is dedicated to singing at the bedsides of those struggling between living and dying. 35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus. Free. 614-580-2551. Thresh-oldChoir.org/Columbus.Kundalini Yoga as Taught by Yogi Bhajan – 7-8:30pm. All Life Center, 123 Hyatts Rd, Dela-ware. $15. 812-219-2339. [email protected]. AllLifeCenter.org.

friday$5 Karma Yoga – 3-4pm. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.Dancing Mindfulness – 7:30-8:30pm. For begin-ners and experienced movers alike, this medita-tion and creative movement class explores the mind-body connection and mindfulness through dance. $10 suggested donation. Center for Whole-ness, 4140 N High St, Columbus. 614-546-6264. DancingMindfulness.com.

saturdayFree Meditation with Jasmine Grace – 8-8:20am. Join Jasmine Grace for a pre-practice meditation. A short, but complete meditation practice. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.Guided Meditation – 10-11am. The perfect class for beginners and those who have never meditated before. Relax the mind and return home energized and refreshed. Certified Meditation Instructor Sheri Mollica-Rathburn will teach new tools and techniques for dealing with stress, anxiety, and negativity while demonstrating how to benefit most with the breath. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Om2Ohm Meditation and Wellness Center, 324 W Case St, Powell. 614-787-0583. Om2Ohm.com.Hatha Beginner Drop-In with Mary Ellen Bib-yk – 10:30-11:45am. Class assumes no prior yoga experience and covers basic breath work and yoga postures. Simple stretches and deep relaxation are included each week. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.Ashtanga Beginner Drop-in with Stella Cor-nett – 12-1:30pm. Yoga on High, 1081 N High St, Columbus. 614-291-4444. YogaOnHigh.com.


ACUPUNCTURE

FINE BALANCE ACUPUNCTUREMelanie Campbell, L.Ac830 E Johnstown Rd, Ste C, Gahanna614-584-7989MKC@FineBalanceAcupuncture.comFineBalanceAcupuncture.com

Our practice is based on the most essential belief in Traditional Chinese Medicine: balance. Whether you

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ALLERGY TESTINGCOLUMBUS LASER ALLERGY Ginny Johnsen Rockenbaugh, RD, LD, CLT, CHHP 6797 N High St, Ste 221, Worthington [email protected] BalancedWellnessAndNutrition.net

Columbus Laser Allergy’s Laser Allergy Relief Program uses the LZR7™, targeting the problem at its source – the immune system. Medications and shots only treat symptoms, so results are temporary and require continual daily, weekly or monthly doses for several years. Our program differs by painlessly and effectively identifying allergens, then re-educating the immune system to no longer react inapproriately to them. See ad, page 41.

APOTHECARY

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

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

herbalist who uses time-tested, tried-and-true methods to select and curate her “good for you” offerings. We also carry local and national lines of homeopathic remedies, Ayurvedic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dried bulk herbs, spices, body care ingredients and essential oils. Classes are held regularly on the demonstration and hands-on creation of human and pet remedies. Many of our raw ingredients are sourced locally, so be sure to visit regularly to view our seasonal offerings. See ad, page 37.

BIOFEEDBACK

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

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

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

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CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

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

WESTERVILLE CHIROPRACTIC AND NUTRITIONDr. Doug Endel528 S Otterbein Ave, Westerville614-898-9195WestervilleChiroAndNutrition.com

We work with people who want to be as healthy as possible, as naturally as possible. We use gentle and specific chiropractic care, specialized nutrition, massage, and many other means to get your health on the right track. Once you know what is really wrong and really right with your health, you can develop a solid game plan to make the changes you want to make. You will then have the satisfaction of knowing you made the right decisions to take action now. See ad, page 38.

WORTHINGTON OPTIMAL WELLNESSDr. Julia Keiser 6180 Linworth Rd, Worthington 614-848-5211 [email protected] WorthingtonOptimalWellness.com

Worthington Optimal Wel lness has been helping people reach their optimal health for over 25 years through;

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COUNSELING

ANN L. NAUMOFF, PCC, ATR, CTT136 Northwoods Blvd, Ste A-2, Columbus614-905-1223AnnNaumoff.com

I am a Professional Clinical Counselor, licensed by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board. I am also a Registered Art Therapist and Certified Trauma Therapist. The one thing that I have

found to be true for many people, if not all, is the need for relationship, connection and purpose. I work from a cognitive-behavioral therapy perspective to find balance in your life, by exploring how your thoughts, behaviors, and parts of self affect your relationships and your emotions.

DENTISTRY

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

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

general dentistry with a holistic approach. He takes time with his patients to explain the choices they have concerning their oral health. Dental Alternatives is a mercury-safe and fluoride-free dental practice. Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 19.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH

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

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

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

THAT ENZYME LADYChristina McLaughlin, Loomis Digestive Health Specialist, CNHP, EPT PractitionerBased in [email protected]

In our world today, stress a leading cause of disease. Stress comes in three forms: mechanical , emotional and nutritional. Each form includes excesses and deficiencies. I am trained and certified to determine your source of stress, using a combination of objective diagnostic tools:

palpation, 24-hour urinalysis, plus postural and lymphatic function exams. Urinalysis is particularly effective, as it pinpoints the biochemistry of the body and paints a clear picture of your individual health. Furthermore, I educate my clients on strategic lifestyle changes and use customized enzyme replacement therapy to relieve dietary stress, support specific organ systems, and restore normal function. Whether I am the most recent stop on your health journey, or your first curious inquiry, my passion is to restore balance in people so they can live a fulfilling life with renewed vitality. Call me for a free initial 25-minute consultation.

ESSENTIAL OILS

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

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medicine: essential oils! We will teach you how at our free classes. doTERRA is the only brand to be third-party certified as 100 percent pure and potent, and why it is currently being used in many hospitals, including locally at the OSU’s James Cancer Hospital. Email us for a current class schedule, or to schedule your free private consult. Also visit our Facebook page – Lori’s Essential Oil Well. See ad, page 12.

FENG SHUI

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

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

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

FITNESS

SHIFTLucy Bartimole, Managing Partner 1520 W 1st Ave, Grandview [email protected]

1520 W. 1st Ave Grandview Heights614-407-4668shiftgrandview.com

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FURNITURE

T.Y. FINE FURNITUREWes Miller, Sales Manager106 E Moler St, Columbus614-929-5255Service@TYFineFurniture.comTYFineFurniture.com

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

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NIKWORKSVijayakumar Kannan, OwnerBased in [email protected]

Nikworks was started to help revive the production of traditional, handcrafted arts in Ind ia wh i l e f i nanc ia l ly supporting organizations that operate at the grassroots level to educate, empower and raise the standard of living for

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HYPNOTHERAPY

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

At Integrative Hypnotherapy, we help our cl ients grow by addressing past issues that keep them frustrated, worried and hurt. We help them find the relief they need, while instilling confidence, ease and peace in their daily lives. If you need some support, or know someone

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INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY

BRAIN ENERGY MDDr. Linda Cole, MD287 W Johnstown Rd, Gahanna614-887-7731BrainEnergyMD.com

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INTEGRATIVE THERAPY

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

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

grow – mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Create a more balanced life by becoming in tune with your “whole” self. We provide counseling, consultation, energy therapy, crystal therapy and guided meditation/imagery, plus offer a selection of energy-infused crystal jewelry and organic skin care products. See ad, page 23.

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

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jewelry items, including sustainably-made pieces from Alex and Ani, plus locally-made organic herbal salves. We also offer a wide variety of sunglasses, scarves, handbags and accessories. Let us help you build your wardrobe, from top to bottom. We carry products for all ages. Stop in to see our rotating seasonal offerings. See ad, page 25.

MASSAGE THERAPY

KNOX COUNTY CAREER CENTER - SCHOOL OF MASSAGE THERAPYDiane Fisher, LMT, NMT, Program Coordinator308 Martinsburg Rd, Mount [email protected]

W h e t h e r y o u a r e interested in a career in massage therapy, or prefer to rece ive a massage from one of our qualified students, we

are here for you. Founded in 1999, KCCC Massage offers small classes with individualized instruction and hands-on experience. Our 817-hour program focuses on three areas: therapeutic massage, anatomy and physiology, and professional development. Call today for more information about our program or student clinic. See ad, page 31.

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

NATURAL FOODS

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

We provide many local and organic products, bulk foods, organic herbs and spices, as well as a vast array of vitamins and supplements to support the health of our customers. We like to support local businesses and farmers by being a space in which their products are available. See ad, page 33.

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

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

fertile ground where seeds of love can be planted to grow in health and harmony. See ad, page 24.

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

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foods, vegan/vegetarian products, and dairy-free items. Bulk grains, herbs, nuts and seeds accompany organically-grown fruits and vegetables, as well as a complete selection of vitamins, minerals, herbals and other nutrients from leading national brands. See ad, page 40.

NATUROPATHY

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

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

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PET SERVICES

GREEN SCOOPJendell Duffner, OwnerBased in [email protected]

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PSYCHOLOGICALCOUNSELING

GEORGE O. SCHULZ, PH.D.4230 Tuller Rd, Ste 201, Dublin614-766-0379 EMAPDrSchulz.com

Dr. Schulz is a licensed psychologist who specializes in a gentle, integrative approach that provides: relaxation, release from post-traumatic stress, and relief from depression, anxiety or panic attacks. He provides skills training for both healthy conflict resolution and building healthy interpersonal relationships at home and work. He is grounded by an inclusive, faith-based Christian perspective that involves grace, forgiveness and a loving Creator, instead of fear or judgment.

REAL ESTATE

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

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

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

REIKIHEALING TOUCH WELLNESSSara Awad, Certified Reiki Practitioner1516 W First Ave, Grandview Heights123 Hyatts Rd, Delaware614-535-8787Sara@HealingTouchColumbus.comHealingTouchColumbus.com

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

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WELLNESS CENTER

BIOHEALTH WELLNESS CENTERDr. David Siegel, DC, CCN, DACBN1335 Worthington Woods Blvd, Worthington614-431-0555BioHealthOhio.com

At BioHealth Wellness Center, we restore hope through treating the underlying causes of

your health challenges by providing customized, natural, drug-free care. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Siegel uses a unique approach of targeted toxicology, hormonal and nutritional imbalance corrections, and brain dysfunction therapies. Our services include Field Control Therapy, Neurofeedback, Interactive Metronome, Quantum Reflex Integration and Hako-Med Horizontal Therapy. We are truly a place Where Wellness Begins. See ad, page 18.

YOGA

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

mission to inspire the Central Ohio community through providing convenient and affordable yoga classes, taught by compassionate and knowledgeable instructors. With over 150 programs each week, ranging from Beginners Series, workshops, and 100, 200 and 500-hour teacher training courses, we are here to provide you with a life-changing opportunity to live stronger, healthier and more mindfully. REAL YOGA FOR REAL PEOPLE! See ad, page 39.

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

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LEAVES OF LIFE – INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS CENTERMike Lazaro, Reiki Master7720 Rivers Edge Dr, Ste 121, [email protected]

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detoxification, hormone balancing and energy work. Our approach empowers, educates and treats the patient, not the illness, by removing roadblocks to healing, addressing deficiencies and imbalances, and harmonizing the mind, body and spirit. Mike utilizes a combination of Pranic Healing, Chi Gung, Reiki and Quantum Touch.

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

The Reiki Center is a compre-hensive natural wellness center which understands the relation-ship between your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs. Practitioners work closely

with you to bring each aspect of your life into greater harmony. See ad, page 12.

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Total Energy Health is a holistic healing practice that focuses on stress reduction, pain relief, and recovery from illness and injury at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. Each service is customized for the client’s maximum benefit. Benefits include increased energy, pain relief, reduced stress and a better night’s sleep. Sue Marting is a certified Reiki Master Teacher and practices Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Tapping, Access Bars, Reflexology and Raindrop Technique. See ad, page 17.

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