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Community spotlight 10 Laughter as Yoga, a Way of Life: patrick murphy Welageby Kristin DeMint

intuition 12a Conversation with Lynn a. robinsonby Jamie Brotherton

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happy Back, happy Body 16Five Ways to a healthy spineby Dr. Peter F. Ullrich, Jr.

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the Bright Green Future 20by Brita Belli

Opening up to Laughter 24by Dr. Richard Sears

Comedy as a Cosmic act 25by Phebe Beiser

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Many health professionals have told me that the Number One reason for their clients’ visits is either directly due to stress or is stress related. Some leading diseases are also brought on by some of the not-so-healthy means we use to mask or find relief from stress. We can certainly counteract or redirect stress in a number of healthy ways; you will find many here in Natural Awakenings each month. Regardless of your circumstances in life, laughter is one of those profoundly powerful medicines.

The laughter shared with people throughout my own life coincides with remarkable people and relationships. Regardless of the uncertainties or pain in life, laughter has proven a potent antidote to stress for me; I can’t imagine life without it. Even at the risk of seeming inappropriate, immature or plain silly, I sometimes laugh. It’s even better when I don’t take myself too seriously and can unmask a laugh even when I’m not feeling jovial. Even as a lifelong laugher, though, I don’t pretend to really know much about the subject. So, I’ll spare you my usual over-analysis—maybe it will suffice to say this: Laughter works. There are, however, some folks in our own community who work with laughter in interesting ways and whom you may want to meet. Our Community Spotlight this month is on Cincinnati’s very own Patrick Murphy Welage, who travels the world teaching Laughter Yoga (see page 10). We were so intrigued by Patrick and Laughter Yoga, as well as Laughter Therapy as presented by my dear friend Betty Finney, that we have joined together with them for our October 16th and 17th Natural Fair (see back cover). I look forward to seeing (and laughing with) you there. This is also a time of year when I reflect on some other things. For example, you, our readers! In the past year, our readership has grown to over 80,000. Thank You! As you can imagine, this growth takes the committed efforts of dozens of people, many of them donating their time and hard work to bring these pages to you. So, I want to thank all of you who make this magazine possible each month. We appreciate you!

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newsbriefs

Green Gala 2009

The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) and environmental-conservation sup-

porters from across the state invite every-one to join them in the celebration of 40 years of environmental achievements. The annual gala will take place on November 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the historic Columbus Athenaeum, 32 North Fourth Street in Columbus, Ohio. Participants will enjoy dinner, cocktails, and a silent auction as re-cipients of the 2009 Environmental Achievement Awards are being honored. The event also will showcase the winners of the OEC’s 40th Anniversary Photo Contest. Tickets are available online at TheOEC.org. Individual tickets cost $35 for OEC members and $40 for non-members (includes a one-year OEC membership). Discounts are available for groups and for tables of ten people. The mission of the OEC is to secure healthy air, land, and water for all who call Ohio home. It is Ohio’s leading advocate for fresh air, clean water, and sustainable land use.

For event details, Photo Contest information, and sponsorship opportunities, contact 614-487-7506 or [email protected].

Pain Relief through Acupuncture

From October 5 through 15, Klimick Acupuncture is offering a Pain Relief

Clinic treating patients with b o t h a c u t e and chronic p a i n . E a ch participant receives an initial one-hour private consultation and treatment. Follow-up treatments vary in frequency and are available Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m. Klimick Acupuncture also offers clinics targeting other specifi c topics, such as weight loss, smoking cessation and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at reduced rates in a group setting. The practice is located at 10979 Reed Hartman Hwy, Suite 129, in Blue Ash, Ohio.

For more information and to register, call 513-834-8173 and visit KlimickAcupuncture.com. Also see ad on page 29.

Nauti Nite

The WAVE Foundation invites everyone to its 2009 Nauti Nite “Masquerade” at the Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquar-

ium Way in Newport, Kentucky. Just in time for Halloween, rock in your best costume or come as you are! Nauti Nite kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, featuring a fabulous cuisine, specialty cocktails, delicious desserts and wines, exotic animal encounters, dive shows and a silent auction. Stay for the Empress Chili After Party in the Ballroom with live music, dancing and prizes! VIP’s will enjoy complimentary cuisine, open bar and a live auction featuring artwork created by penguin artists. Nauti Nite benefi ts the WAVE Foundation’s conservation efforts and youth educa-tion programs.

For more information, visit WaveFoundation.org

New Personal Trainer at Signifi cant Healing

Signifi cant Healing Holistic Practice featuring Pounds and Inches Weight Loss Center, located at 157 Lloyd Avenue in

Florence, Kentucky. welcomes new staff member Angi Kaht, CPT. Angi is a nationally recognized ACE Certifi ed Personal Trainer. She works with clients on a one-on-one basis to reach their fi tness goals. She also teaches Easy To Be Green Classes, featuring healthy lifestyle tips, and conducts Boot Camp and Fitness Classes. Angi brings with her over 10 years of experience and accomplishments that include development of fi tness programs for organizations

such as YMCA, Urban Active and more.

For more information, call 859-282-0022 or visit Signifi cantHealing.com. Also see ad on page 11.


Life Cycle Celebrant Offers Unique Ceremonies

Gay Glasscott is a certified Life Cycle Celebrant through the Celebrant

Foundation and Institute, officiant and Interfaith ordained minister. Celebrancy has existed in Australia for 30 plus years, but was only imported to North America in 2001. There are now about 400 trained Celebrants throughout the United States and Canada. Currently licensed in Ohio, Ken-tucky and Indiana, Ms. Glasscott offers personalized ceremonies for weddings, commitment ceremonies, civil unions, vow renewals, and pet life celebrations. “I interview the participants in depth before writing their ceremony,” says Ms. Glasscott. The ceremony is cre-ated together using the couple’s story, adding poems, readings, music, vows, rituals, and ethnic customs. The values, beliefs and philosophies of the couple are honored and included to create the perfect moment for sharing with family and friends. Thus, every ceremony is a very personal, one-of-a-kind celebra-tion.

For more information, contact Gay Glasscott at [email protected] or 513-533-3399 and visit Tri-StateUniqueCeremonies.com. Also see CRG listing on page 35.

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New Herbalist and L.M.T at Go Beyond Medicine

Dr. Michael Grogan and staff would like to offi-cially welcome Tracy Dozier, L.M.T. and Herbal

Consultant to their Go Beyond MedicineTM team in Florence, Kentucky. Tracy graduated from SHI Medi-cal Massage School and is licensed through the State of Ohio and Kentucky State Medical Board. She is an Herbal Consultant who trained under nationally known Amish Herbalist, Solomon Wickey for 4 years, learning Kinesiology, herbs and healing through prayer. Her techniques of integrating different types of massage, energy work and silent prayer allow her to reach and work at the soul level. She practices Therapeutic, Relaxation, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Cranial Sacral, Prayer Release/Energy work Massage and does Herbal Consulting which includes applied Kinesiology.

For more information, contact Go Beyond MedicineTM practice at 859-586-0111 or visit GoBeyondMedicine.com

ProWellness Chiropractic Reaches Out to More People

Dr. Mark Johnson D.C. of ProWellness Chiropractic has expanded his practice to include a location in Bellevue,

Kentucky, formerly known as Thompson Chiropractic. Dr. Mi-chael Thompson D.C., who owned and operated Thompson Chiropractic for over 15 years, has taken on a new business endeavor. Dr. Johnson, already established in Florence, Ken-tucky, looks at this opportunity as a way to reach out to more patients, providing them with high quality wellness care. Dr. Johnson treats patients from birth through the geriatric years with

individualized treatment plans including chiropractic adjustments, active rehabilita-tion, and nutritional and lifestyle guidance. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients at both locations: 549 Lafayette Ave., Bellevue, KY (Ph: 859-431-4430) and 6052 Ridge Rd., Florence, KY (Ph: 859-282-9835).

For more information, see ad on page 9 and CRG listing on page 34.

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Sustainability Day at Xavier

Xavier University will celebrate Sus-tainability Day together on October

27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No classes will be held, so that the entire university community can participate in some or all of the day’s activities at the Cintas Center, 1624 Herald Avenue in Cincin-nati, Ohio. Sustainable practices will help to shape the day’s program, which will highlight local food as well as Xavier’s sustainability initiatives. Volunteers will coordinate alternative modes of transportation to campus that day – so that people can take the bus, ride a bike or carpool, with support from those in their home community. The day will also offer opportunities to learn about the work of many people to make the campus community more sustainable as well as the chance to contribute the students’ own ideas to the Campus Action Plan for significantly reducing carbon footprint. Father Michael Gra-ham, S.J., Xavier University President, will address sustainability at Xavier. A keynote speech will be offered by Dr. Nancy Tuchman, the director of the Center for Urban Environmental Re-search and Policy at Loyola University Chicago, a pioneering academic center known for its work within the larger community of Chicago. Questions can be directed to the co-chairs of the Sustainability Committee, Kathleen Smythe: [email protected] or David Lococo: [email protected]

If I had to live my lifeover again, I’d dare to make more mistakes next time.~ Natine Sanger

Yoga and Writing Workshop

On Saturday, October 24, everyone is invited to an afternoon of meditative writing interwoven with the

centering practices of yoga. From 1 to 5 p.m. workshop attendees will use yoga practices to release tension from the body and focus the mind to unlock the ideas and dreams that we keep at a distance during our daily routines. Suellen Hugan, a graduate of the Feminist Leader-ship Academy of Women Writing for (a) Change, will guide participants in the writing prompts and the sharing of writing. Phoenix Wilson, a registered Yoga and Tai Chi instructor, will lead them in poses, breathwork and restorative yoga practices. The Moye Center is the retreat center at St. Anne’s Convent, 1000 Saint Anne Drive in Melbourne, Kentucky. The property has extensive walking trails and beautiful gardens. Participants are welcome to arrive early for a walk in the woods.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as there is limited space. The cost of the workshop is $45 by October 10, $50 afterward. Contact Suellen (859-653-5663 or

[email protected]) or Phoenix (859-341-9642 or [email protected]) to register. Also see CRG listing on page 35.

Natural Fair with Laughter and Peace Program

Patrick Murphy Welage, Certified Laugh-ter Yoga Teacher, and Betty Finney,

Laughter Therapist, in partnership with Natural Awakenings invite you to two Laughter and Peace events on Friday, Oc-tober 16 at the ROC Conference Center, 969 Reading Road in Mason, Ohio, and on Saturday, October 17 at Grailville 932 O’Bannonville Road in Loveland, Ohio. (Follow the signs!) We will greet you beginning at 5:30 p.m. Between 6 and 8 p.m. Dr. Richard Sears (October 16) and Dr. David Loy (Oc-tober 17) will speak, immediately followed by an interactive program where everyone will explore the power of laughter as a practice of non-violence. All participants are welcome to stay afterward for a social hour and enjoy food, refreshments and enter-tainment/music as well as have the opportunity to network with local vendors and learn about their products and services. Tickets for the event are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

For more information and to order tickets, contact Patrick at 513-607-1830, [email protected] or Betty at 513-231-6275, [email protected] contact Curt Hawley at 513-259-3090 or [email protected], see ad on outside back cover.


healthbriefsIn October, Natural Awakenings Recognizes• Breast Cancer Awareness Month • Celiac Awareness Month• Dental Hygiene Month • Spinal Health Month

Natural Solutions to Living with Celiac Disease

A July 2009 Mayo Clinic study reports that celiac disease, an immune system reaction to gluten

in the diet, is four times more common today than it was 50 years ago. Gluten is a protein that is found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye and causes an inflammation of the intestinal lining. Getting enough recommended grains in the diet can be challenging for those with the illness, but awareness is growing of food alternatives that don’t trigger the problem. Reading food labels is essential; sources note that many products are made from gluten-free grains such as rice, beans, tapioca, soy, corn, buckwheat, millet and quinoa. Oats, too, can sometimes be well

tolerated. Herbs like slippery elm and marshmallow may soothe irritation, while echinacea and goldenseal may help heal the intestinal lining. Because people with celiac disease often have a vitamin or mineral defi-ciency, they usually benefit from a daily multivitamin, with the addition of extra B-vitamin complex, calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamins A and E. When taking supplements, it is important to keep one’s doctor informed.

For more information, see Celiac.com; CeliacCentral.org; csaceliacs.org.

aCupunCture heLps With Breast CanCer treatmentnot only is acupuncture proving as effective as drug therapy in manag-ing debilitating side effects associ-ated with breast cancer treatment, its benefits are longer-lasting. it also enhances well-being, imparts more energy and sometimes, a higher sex drive. ultimately, notes lead study author dr. eleanor Walker, of the henry Ford hospital department of radiation Oncology, in detroit, this makes acupuncture “more cost-effective for insurance companies.”

ChirOpraCtiC Fast FaCts WebMD.com and MayoClinic.com report that some 22 million americans visit chiropractors annually. Of these, 7.7 million, or 35 percent, are seeking relief from back pain from various causes, including accidents, sports injuries and muscle strains. Other complaints where chiropractic care may help include headaches and pain in the neck, arms and legs.

For more information, visit a local chiropractic practitioner.

mOre reasOn tO FLOss and Brush a recent university of Buffalo study explored how gum, or periodontal, disease can play a significant role in developing heart disease. the researchers found that two of the six types of common oral bacteria found in dental plaque indicated an increased risk for heart attack. But more importantly, they discovered that it is the total amount of germs present, regardless of type, which relates to heart health.

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Swine Flu UpdateThe H1N1

virus, also known as the swine flu virus, remains a news-maker, but not a dire one. Accord-ing to information released in September by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the virus has not changed to become more deadly. That means that although H1N1 may affect more people, most will not become severely ill. At this time, the CDC recom-mends voluntary H1N1 vaccinations for all school children; people with asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease or neuromuscular/neurological condi-tions; and pregnant women (although current fast-track clinical trials do not include them). People 64 years of age and older are at less risk or swine flu, and H1N1 vaccinations are not recom-mended for them. To avoid contracting the virus, fol-low the CDC’s common-sense advice:• Cover your nose and mouth with a

tissue when you cough or sneeze.• Wash your hands often with soap and

water or alcohol-based cleaners.• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or

mouth.• Try to avoid close contact with sick

people. Dr. Andrew Weil’s holistic sugges-tions include getting good nutritionand adequate sleep and taking a dailyantioxidant, multivitamin-mineralsupplement. He also recommendsastragalus, an immune-boosting herbthat can help ward off colds and flu,as well as mushroom-based immunemodulator supplements. If you do get the flu, limit contactwith others. Visit your health profes-sional if the disease progresses.

For issue updates, visit cdc.gov/h1n1flu. For discussion of vaccinesafety and informed consent, refer tothe nonprofit National Vaccine Infor-mation Center, an educational con-sumer-driven organization, at nvic.org.

Anti-Aging RX for the MindParticipating in certain mental activities in

middle age and later in life may delay or prevent memory loss, according to a recent study of individuals aged 70 to 89 with mild cognitive impairment or diagnosed memory loss. The researchers found that reading books and magazines, playing games, doing crafts and engaging in computer activities in one’s later years led to a 30 to 50 percent decrease in the risk of developing memory loss. Those who watched less television in their later years were also less likely to suffer from these problems.

Source: American Academy of Neurology, 2009

Why the Heart Loves GrapesNew research from the University of

Michigan Cardiovascular Center suggests that eating grapes, a favorite fall fruit, can significantly enhance the simple blood-pressure lower-ing impact that comes from dining on a variety of fruits and vegetables. The benefit may come from grapes’ naturally occurring antioxidants. Our heart cells, like other cells in our body, al-ready make a protective antioxidant called glutathione, a first line of defense against oxidative stress and heart disease; but high blood pressure lowers the levels of glutathione. Grapes, on the other hand, the scientists discov-ered, actually turn on the glutathione-regulating genes in the heart, giving natural antioxidant power a significant boost.

Source: University of Michigan Health System, 2009.


communityspotlight

You know him because you’ve experienced his presence, and you

walked away from the exchange feeling lighter, feeling more optimistic, feeling a deep and seemingly limitless connection to this man you hardly know. In a sense, talking with Patrick Mur-phy Welage is like coming face-to-face with your inner child. Ask him about anything, it seems, and suddenly you feel bubbling up within you this innocence, this joy, this happy-go-lucky en-joyment of conversational play. For Welage, laughter isn’t a ran-dom occurrence; it’s a constant companion, a way of life. For him, laughter is yoga—it’s unity with others, with a higher power, with his deepest self. Welage began practicing laughter seven years ago in Mumbai, India. What at the time was a simple tip (“Go to laughter yoga while you’re in Mumbai; these people stand outside in a park and just laugh,” said a woman at an ashram he was visiting. “I’m not sure where it is, but it’s in a park, and it’s downtown, and I think it’s near the Gateway to India”) became a journey of letting go and sharing the freedom he’s found. No sooner did Welage arrive in Mumbai than the con-cierge at his hotel reserved him a spot in a laughter yoga class at the home of Dr. Madan Kataria, a local doctor. Little did Welage know that Kataria is credited with founding (or, more accurately, reviving) the Hasya Yoga, or Laughter Yoga, move-ment, which he began in 1995 in—you guessed it—a park. And little did our very own Welage know that at some point he’d be touring the world training and teaching alongside the famous physician.

stepping inside a ClassTypically, a Laughter Yoga class is anywhere from one to two

hours long. In Welage’s classes, he begins by talking about the practice and sometimes show-ing videos of what goes on in a Laughter Yoga class. Then, he and his students begin with breathing and stretching exer-cises. “If you’ve never taken a yoga class in your life,” he adds, “that’s fine. You don’t even need a yoga mat.” After the warmup, the laughter exercises begin. One Welage describes is where you hold out both hands and act as if you’re pouring a milkshake from one glass to another—you make a sound (“aaah”), in-flected at the end, as you pour said imaginary milkshake back and forth. If at some point people lose it and they can’t stop laughing, the teacher has them breathe.

“When you lose control of laughter, you’re sort of ‘out there’,” Welage explains. “The instructor helps bring the attention back to the moment, helps calm the laughter. Laughter is con-tagious; that’s one reason it works. It takes just as long to calm down [as it does to induce spontaneous laughter].” Regarding his first Laughter Yoga experience at Dr. Kataria’s house, Welage shares, “At first [the class] felt strange and awkward, but then I just immediately plugged into the spirit of it. What I was participating in was a community; I’m stepping into this room of all Indians, almost all women, and they pretty much all know each other. The power of this exercise is that you can go anywhere in the world, and when you laugh with people, you can connect with them.”

the power of Laughter“Laughter is powerful,” says Welage. “Unfortunately, laughter has been misunderstood and used to control people. For ex-ample, there’s a saying that goes ‘Ladies smile; whores laugh.’ And in high society, if you laugh you cover your mouth—you’re considered low-class if you open your mouth and let it all out. People are afraid of power; there’s an underlying social construction about laughter that’s based in fear.”

Laughter as Yoga, a Way of Life: Patrick Murphy Welageby Kristin demint

For Welage, laughter isn’t a random

occurrence; it’s a constant companion,

a way of life. For him, laughter is yoga—it’s

unity with others, with a higher power,

with his deepest self.

If you’ve talked with him for just a second, you know him—even if you never officially met.

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The irony is that as Welage and countless others have found, laughter holds a key—some might even say the master key—to freedom. When you laugh, you accept what is—you let go of your hold on any mental hang-ups you have and focus on the act. “Laughter is not just about the physi-cality and the sound—laughter is energy, it’s vibration, it’s a way of being in the world,” explains Welage. “People have a limited knowledge of yoga—it’s a philosophy of being in the world. I like to use word plays, and one of the ones I use most frequently is that yoga equals ‘you go.’ In yoga, the ego goes away, ‘you’ go away. The truth about laughter is that when you lose yourself in it and really let go, it’s impossible to think of anything. You’re just in that present moment, be-ing connected with the experience. “Laughter is an attitude; it’s inner work,” Welage contin-ues. “The spiritual energy of all our masters is lightness and compassion—it’s not about showing up as a heavy, serious sort of person. [With laughter], you can go to something that’s so absurd and just sit there and enjoy it for what it is and just go ‘hahaha.’ And if you sense that someone is un-comfortable by your laughing, you can laugh inwardly.” Among the other benefi ts of Laughter Yoga Welage men-tions are the following: “It’s a great ice-breaker and a great community builder. It’s a universal language, like music. It’s non-violence; when we laugh, we are practicing nonvio-lence by laughing with people, not at people.”

a Curious Career pathWelage has had an interesting career path, an unexpected one. “When you get on a path [that’s focused on] living the ideals and not focusing on the results, it sort of feeds itself,” Welage comments about his wide-ranging professional activities. A professor of theology, philosophy, international studies, service learning, and theatre arts at both the gradu-ate and undergraduate levels, he’s also worked extensively with peace and justice programs and service learning projects both here and abroad. He’s delivered sermons at religious congregations and has led seminars, workshops and retreats on a range of topics. In many of these situa-tions, he’s brought laughter to the table—even his college classes get to experience his commitment to this emerging form of yoga. “There are wonderful therapeutic applications of laughter,” he explains. “Laughter is used in retirement com-munities for the elderly, it’s been used in prisons (because it reduces stress and violence), and I’ve even led a laughter class for 20 blind teenagers.” Laughter Yoga is also about practicing being non-judgmental, not looking at or thinking about how another person laughs, or how much, explains Welage. “People have to learn that it’s okay to laugh, and to laugh for no reason…. [Laughter Yoga] has opened up a whole new dimension of life to me—I practice it every day.”

You may contact Patrick Murphy Welage at [email protected] or (513) 607-1830 to discuss Laughter Yoga and other services he provides.

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Lynn A. Robinson, M.Ed, is one of the nation’s foremost experts in the field of intuition. A profes-

sional intuitive for over 20 years, she is president of Intuitive Consulting, where she advises business owners, CEOs and other individuals to help them fine-tune their intuition as a means of defining their goals; she’s guided many of her clients into making multi-million-dollar deals. Robinson also serves as a motivational speaker and is a bestsell-ing author of several books, including Divine Intuition (DK, 2001), Trust Your Gut: How the Power of Intuition Can Grow Your Business (Kaplan, 2006) and Listen: Trusting Your Inner Voice in

Times of Crisis (GPP Life, to be released December 2009).

What is intuition?

The dictionary definition is “a quick and ready insight.” My favorite defini-tion comes from a 15-year-old girl who said, “Intuition is like when you know something but you are like, where did [that knowledge] come from?” We all have intuition; we are hardwired with it. It helps us make decisions, pointing us in the direction of success and away from failure. We can connect with our intuition in many ways: a gut feeling, a quiet inner voice, dreams, impressions,

mental pictures and more. For example, suppose you’re about to go out with a new person and have a sinking feel-ing about the date; that feeling is your intuition saying it’s probably not a great decision for you to go. In another example, the same goes for a job inter-view you have but aren’t excited about.

How do you practice tapping into your intuition?

Pay attention to what you are enthusias-tic about. The root word for enthusiasm comes from the Greek root Entheos, which literally means “God within.” When you are following what you are enthusiastic about and have a passion for, you’re following your God within, or your guidance within, to go in that direction. When you’re seeking guidance, ask yourself questions that elicit more than a yes or no answer or are in the form of a comment, such as “I need information about [such and such].” Most people ask themselves negative questions (“Why can’t I make money?”); instead, ask your intuitive side positive, pro-ductive questions (“How can I attract more abundance?”). The problem with asking negative questions is that you’re going to get answers in the negative. It’s not helpful to know why you can’t do something, for example. Wouldn’t you much rather want to know how? If you

IntuitionA Conversation with Lynn A. Robinsonby Jamie Brotherton

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ask good problem-solving questions, your intuition is then primed to say, “Try this or that.” Remember: The intuitive answer doesn’t always come immediately; it often comes when you least expect it—like when blow drying your hair or driving home from work.

How do you fine-tune your intu-ition?

When you hear your voice of intuition speak to you, remember that you don’t have to make a drastic decision. Instead, take some kind of action toward what your intuition is telling you. If you feel stuck, ask what small step you can take to honor your intuition. That step could mean taking a class, joining a club or talking to someone who has a similar job that you want. The universe rewards action; your intuition will say you’re pay-ing attention by taking action on it. Also, watch your self-talk; don’t let yourself say, “I’m never going to make any money; my investments are going down the tube.” Describe how you want to see yourself or your situation, not necessarily the reality of what you see.

What does “sleep on it” mean in regard to intuition?

Before I go to bed, I write a paragraph or two about something I am concerned

about or struggling with. Then I try to summarize it as a question or I simply think to myself, I’d like a dream about this issue. As I’m drifting off to sleep I hold that thought in my mind. At any point when I wake after a few hours of sleep or in the morning, I might have had a dream about that concern, in which case I write down [whatever insight the dream provides]. For example, when I was working as operations manager of a software company I had a number of clients for my intuitive work on the side, though I had not been doing my intuitive work officially. I intended to keep my day job and see clients in my spare time, but I was getting very tired. My mind, rooted in fear, was telling me to keep my job as manager because I didn’t know how long my clients would hold out. After all, who has ever thought of making a living as an intuitive? I asked for a dream one night with the question, “Can I keep both jobs?” That night I had a dream where I was out on a lake with one foot in one canoe and the other foot in another canoe, and they were going in opposite directions. The dream told me to choose. The next day, I gave my notice at my manager’s job. That was 25 years ago!

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small tank, and up to about 800 for a large tank. Since the Berkeley Laboratory report came out a dozen years ago, there have been a few advances in the efficiencies of aquarium equipment.

Using LED lights can shave off a few kilowatt-hours and newer, energy-

saving pumps and ballasts have come onto the market. One equipment salesperson es-timated that the amount of

electricity used by aquariums today could be about 25

percent lower than in 1997 with up-to-date

equipment. Aquariums can

also have hidden envi-ronmental costs upstream.

In some parts of Southeast Asia, where the vast majority of the world’s saltwa-ter “ornamental” organisms come from, fish are caught using squirt bottles filled with cyanide, which stuns the animals and makes them easier to extract from coral reefs. But the chemical can also damage the coral, as well as other organisms living in the reefs—not to mention weakening the fish so that fewer of them survive transport. Keeping fish healthy is more

naturalpet

The ideal eco-aquarium, bal-anced and self-contained, is a cherished concept of hobbyists.

But research shows that energy usage for a typical home aquarium can vary widely, depending on the setup. According to a 1997 report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Labo-ratory, a small freshwater aquarium—say, 10 gallons in size— might use as little as 90 to 120 kilowatt-hours a year to run its lights, filters and aerators. That’s about as much as a typical coffeemaker uses in a year—hardly a major energy suck in the grand scheme of things. With increasing size, electricity costs naturally rise. A big, 55-gallon freshwater tank might use between 280 and 400 kilowatt-hours annually. Adding plants further ups an aquarium’s energy appetite, as it requires heavier-duty lighting to keep the plants alive. Generally speaking, saltwater tanks use more energy than freshwater ones, due to the increased need for pumps and power heads to create water currents. Marine aquariums can pull 230 kilowatt-hours a year for a

than an animal rights issue, it’s also an ecological concern, because the fewer animals that survive the process, the more intensive the harvesting becomes. So when buying wild-caught fish, look for those that have been captured with hand nets, rather than chemicals. Always avoid threatened and endan-gered species among both freshwater and saltwater fish. The silvery, black-striped, Banggai cardinalfish, only found in a few pock-ets off the coast of Indonesia, for ex-ample, has been labeled an endangered species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, largely due to overzealous harvesting for the aquarium trade. The United Nations’ environmental office noted in 2003 that less than 10 percent of marine orna-mental species were capable of being farm-cultured. Fortunately, sustainable collec-

tion is less of an issue with freshwater

aquarium spe-cies, because 90 percent are farm-

raised. Captive breeding helps reduce

pressure on wild animal populations; although many conservationists argue that maintaining a sustainable trade

Not all aquariums are created equal when it comes to sustainability. Energy used to run filters and lights is a major concern. Where the fish originate is another, as well as where they go at the end of the relationship.

by nina shen rastogi

AquariumsEco-Friendly

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in wild-caught organisms can be an environmentally friendly strategy if it provides economic incentives for fi shermen to keep their local ecosys-tems healthy. Before heading to the pet store, do a bit of homework to fi nd out where the desired fi sh comes from. There are four Marine Aquarium Council-certi-fi ed retailers in the United States—in Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey—where saltwater fi sh have been verifi ed to be sustainably col-lected or cultured and then properly handled throughout the supply chain. A new licensing program should in-crease the number of stores supplying MAC-approved fi sh. Reef Protection International’s Reef Fish Guide (ReefProtect.org/fi sh_guide.htm) further assesses popular marine species based on four criteria: survivability in home aquar-ia; abundance in the wild; availabil-ity and potential for captive breeding; and the collection methods used. Local hobbyist groups can be other good sources of information and, occasionally, homebred fi sh stock. Finally, make sure any kids in the house don’t harbor a Finding Nemo fantasy. Releasing non-native species into the wild can cause ecological problems, particularly if those species become established populations. Do not dump an unwanted fi sh in a pond or fl ush it down a toilet. Instead, fi nd a new home for a fi sh that has worn out its welcome, perhaps with a local pet store. The best of all worlds is to avoid getting into such a situation in the fi rst place: Make sure to buy only fi sh species that won’t grow too big for the designated aquarium and won’t start turf wars with their tank-mates.

As with any other purchase, the greenest choice will be

the one we don’t have to replace.

Nina Shen Rastogi writes a weekly envi-ronmental column at

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Let the spine really rest while sleeping.While you’re sleeping, the structures in your spinal column that have worked hard all day finally have an opportu-nity to relax and rejuvenate. Using the right mattress and pillow will support the spine, allowing the muscles and ligaments to become stress-free and refreshed.

Choose your shoes carefully.Whether walking for exercise or just to get where you’re going, the shoes on your feet have a big effect on your back. Shoes should be well-balanced, flexible and comfortable. Providing not only protection for the feet, but a supportive base that helps the spine and body remain in alignment, the right shoes, plus inserts for added balance, if needed, can help avoid muscle strain and possible injury.

Enjoy the benefits of a massage chair.A massage feels good because it relaxes your muscles and relieves stress, but therapeutic massage does more than

improve flexibility and decrease ten-sion. Massage chairs also can improve blood flow and increase the level of endorphins, natural chemicals in the body that make you feel good, in your bloodstream. While it’s not the same as experiencing treatment by a mas-sage therapist, using a massage chair at home can be a practical, easy way to feel some of the benefits of a Shiatsu or Swedish massage.

Sit up straight, with support.Loading on the discs in the lower spine is three times greater while sitting than standing, so it follows that long peri-ods of sitting can create or aggravate a painful back condition. Problems can also occur from sitting incorrectly or in an uncomfortable chair. For example, while sitting in an office chair, many people slouch and lean forward; this poor posture typically leads to muscle tension and pain in the lower back and legs. That is why having the right office chair is key to promoting good pos-ture and supporting the back’s natural curves. Because a prolonged static posture is stressful for the structures in the spine, most experts recommend that

HAPPY BACK HAPPY BODY Five Ways to a Healthy Spine

by dr. peter F. ullrich, Jr.

The spine’s many nerves, muscles and ligaments serve

as connections to areas throughout the body, so keeping

your spine in top condition is one of the best things you

can do for both your back and overall health.

you get up to stretch and walk around every 20 to 30 minutes.

Specifically exercise abs and back.One of the most important components of good spine health is exercise. If back and abdominal muscles are not in good shape, it puts additional pressure on the spine, already under the stress of supporting the entire body. Performing abdominal and back exercises (which don’t get much exercise from daily activities) as part of a daily routine will go far in maintaining a healthy spine. When abdominal and back muscles are well-maintained, they help support the spine and minimize the chance of injury.

Dr. Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., is a practicing physician and the co-founder and medi-cal director of Spine-Health (Spine-Health.com), a leading educa-tional online resource for people with neck and back pain.

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Guidelines for Buying Walking Shoesby dr. ted Forcum and dr. thomas hyde

Three essential factors should be taken into consideration before purchasing a new pair of walking shoes. These are:

n Stability ~ Test for a balanced and secure feel throughout a normal range of motion.

n Flexibility ~ Allow for a good degree of give at the base of the toes, allowing smooth motion.

n Comfort ~ The best walking shoes comprise contours and padding conformed closely to the foot, providing a snug fit at the heel and mid-foot, with ample room in the forefoot.


When it comes down to it, we all probably share a common desire: to be happy.

Though it might seem impossible to be happy all the time, we can take steps to promote a good mood more often. The nervous system is the part of the body responsible for our mood, so we can make daily efforts to balance

the nervous system and bring more happiness into our lives. The obvious general health tactics include getting plenty of sleep, consuming a healthy diet, and getting regular exercise. All these actions promote chemical and hormonal balance, which is the key to a strong emotional foundation. (Speaking of exercise, one way I’ve found to make it more enjoyable and beneficial is to do it outside. Unhap-piness is often caused by feelings of isolation. Unfortunately, our culture has lost much of its connection with nature. When we’re outside observing life in its most alive and abundant form, we tend to find it difficult to stay down.) Nutritional deficiencies are often responsible for mood imbalances. Fol-lowing are two of the most common deficiencies, along with great food and herbal sources of these nutrients:

Calcium is one of the most nourishing nervous system nutrients, with calming and sleep-inducing properties. Some food sources of calcium include dairy products (organic/chemical-free are the most nutritious), dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds and seaweeds (which are super nutritious on many different lev-els). Many herbs provide calcium, like

comfrey, oats, nettle, dandelion greens, horsetail and chickweed.

Vitamin B is a very important nervous system supporter; it has been used to calm nervousness, irritability, fear and depression. Food sources of vitamin B include dark leafy greens, whole grains, yogurt, molasses, seeds, nuts, beans, seaweed, nutritional yeast, spirulina and bee pollen. Herbs containing vita-min B are comfrey, parsley, dandelion greens, nettle and oats. As you can see, many of the foods containing calcium and vitamin B are the same. It would do our nervous systems good to add these foods to our diet regularly. Along with oats, some of the best-known herbs for nourishing the nervous system and balancing the mood are lavender, lemon balm, chamomile, rose petals, and peppermint. St. John’s Wort is one of the best-known and longest utilized herbs for depression. Warn-ing: It is recommended not to consume this herb while taking MAOI inhibitors. Some people believe St. John’s Wort can cause photosensitivity of the skin, so you may want to stay out of the sun while you’re taking it, just to be on the safe side. You can make any or all of these herbs into tea for drinking (to sup-port mood) or for foot or whole body bathing (for relaxation). For a tea, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of herbs per quart of boiling water, cover, steep for 20 minutes, and strain. The easiest way to prepare a bath is to make a gallon of strong tea and add it to your foot bath or bathtub. Taking a little bit of extra time every day to nourish your nervous system will create big rewards in your general health and mood. Taking a few minutes every day to be grateful for all your blessings can cause a big upswing in mood, too—just one more reason to smile.

Herbalist Abby Artemisia teaches herbal workshops and offers herbal wellness consultations in the greater Cincinnati area through her company, Goddess Garden Healing. For more information, visit www.goddessgardenhealing.com or contact Abby at [email protected] or (513) 307-5226.

Supporting Your

Moodwith

Food (and Herbs)

by abby artemisia

Yes, nutritional deficiencies can

play a role in mood imbalances.

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fitbody

From the mambo’s sultry hip shimmies to the foxtrot’s long, sweeping steps, ballroom dancing has captured today’s fitness spotlight as a shining venue for shaping

up, improving cardiovascular health and losing weight. The re-newed interest is especially high among people 18 to 49, says Leslie Spearin, a rhythm champion and traveling consultant for Arthur Murray International, Inc. Spearin is among those who attribute the dance form’s el-evated popularity to recent Hollywood films and reality shows like ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. It also helps that news from prominent medical research centers supports ballroom danc-ing’s generous physical and mental benefits. Participants see it as a fun path to overall fitness.

All the Right MovesWhile dancers are moving to specific rhythms, they are actu-ally coordinating their body and mind, advises Judy Gantz, founder and director of the Center for Movement Education and Research, in Los Angeles. “They look at each other and interact, which are important social components. Walking on a treadmill or exercising in front of a mirror doesn’t provide that.” “Dancers are happy and have fun, a winning combina-tion for everyone,” adds Tara Christensen, director of public relations for Arthur Murray. “We see the benefits of ballroom dancing in our studios every day, as well as whenever our stu-dents and teachers gather for dance parties and competitions.”

Exercise for Body and BrainThanks to moves accentuated with pivots, turns, bounces, kicks, sways, quick steps, bends and rolling- hip motions, vigorous ballroom dancing, which elevates heart rate and oxygen consumption, can burn as many as 400 calo-ries per hour. Studies by California State University at Long Beach show that beginning students can boost their heart rates to near-maximum training rates with just a five-minute warm-up and 20-minute polka, cha-cha or swing. Even moderate ballroom dance burns 250 to 300 calories an hour. Whether dancing for health, to prep for a wedding or prom or to spice up a marriage, individuals and couples who

Ballroom’s Health Benefits Can Be Addictive

by Lee Walker

get their groove on are reported to enjoy better bone health from this weight-bearing activity. Plus, they enjoy increased flexibility and core strength. Gantz, who specializes in dance kinesiology and Laban Movement Analysis, a comprehensive system for understand-ing movement, notes that dances requiring complex coordina-tion also enhance mental acuity. A 2003 study by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine validates dancing’s ability to increase blood flow to the brain via mental challenges, which may lower the risk of demen-tia and the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Pertinent activities include memorizing complex steps, staying with the rhythm of music and working with a partner. The same study also credited dancing’s social interaction with decreasing stress and depression. As the Mayo Clinic has reported, self-confidence and self-discipline jump right along with enhanced circulation, muscle tone and coordination. Angela Prince, national public relations director of USA Dance Inc., advises beginners that they can sign up for the group classes held by many local social groups, churches and YMCAs, as well as area dance studios. “With everyone on the same level in these sessions, in-hibition and fear quickly dissipate,” notes Prince. She encour-ages newcomers to quickly get beyond the idea that others are judging them. “Other beginners are too busy thinking about what they are doing to notice anyone else’s steps. Before you know it, you are learning to move beyond your comfort zone and unleashing your creative self.”

For more information, visit USADance.org.

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Going green is not just a trend—it’s a full-scale shift that’s taken place across the consumer landscape in every market. In one recent study, the Yale

School of Forestry & Environmental Studies found that half of the survey respondents would “definitely” or “probably” pay more for eco-friendly laundry detergent or an auto-mobile. Even those who described their financial situation as “fair” or “poor” expressed their willingness to spend 15 percent more on environmentally friendly detergent and wood furniture. As the market continuously shifts toward healthier options—both for people and the planet—companies that produce everything from cars to cosmetics to clean energy systems are responding with greater options and lower prices.

Organic and Local Food Research by Packaged Facts reports that organic food sales have continued to grow over the past year, albeit at an annual rate closer to 6 percent, compared to the 20 percent of better years. The researchers found that “premium cus-tomers,” those earning $75,000 per year or more, increased their organic purchases in the past year. Also, some 33 per-cent of those earning much less still seek out organic labels at the grocery store.

Organic foodies are committed to the healthfulness promised by fruits, veggies, juices, cereals, meats and other food staples that aren’t produced or raised with harmful additives or toxic pesticides. From Stop & Shop’s Nature’s Promise to Whole Foods’ 365 Organic Everyday Value and Wegmans’ Food You Feel Good About, supermarket brands now offer organic items ranging from crackers to butter and chicken at prices comparable to non-organic versions. This emerging shift means we have a chance at making progress in restoring our land and water and better safeguard-ing life from the hazards of industrial agriculture, in which pesticides and herbicides and in the case of meat, antibiotics and hormones, harm soil quality and contaminate our water supplies. Demand for local foods from farmers’ markets and community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs has seen an upswing, too. More buyers are expressing concern with “food miles”—how far food travels from farm to plate—re-sulting in needless carbon doxide emissions during transport and reduced taste. Says vegetarian cookbook author Deborah Madison, “I like everything about a farmers’ market. It’s vital, it’s alive, it’s the best-tasting food.”

Contact: Organic Consumers Association, OrganicConsumers.org.

the Bright Green Future

by Brita Belli

Despite national economic challenges, green industries are expanding and customers are committed…

21October 2009

Green Building Buildings in the United States account for 38 percent of primary energy use and carbon dioxide emissions, mak-ing them a top contributor to global warming, according to the Environmental Information Administration. The green building movement now encompasses improved insulation and heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; energy-efficient windows and appliances; low-flow commodes and showers; use of recycled and more durable materials for roofs, decks and countertops; and paints free of volatile organic compounds. According to McGraw-Hill Construc-tion’s Green Outlook 2009, the overall green building market is likely to more than double from today’s $46 billion to $49 billion to $96 billion to $140 billion by 2013. Increasing awareness of the benefits of green building, combined with a national push for healthier homes and green jobs, has led to opportunities for homeowners. Federal tax credits are available for up to 30 percent of the cost for various metal and asphalt roofs, biomass stoves (used for heat or water heating), increased insulation and more energy-efficient windows, doors, air conditioners and water heaters. Details are available at the government’s Energy Star website. More, the the Federal Housing Administration is offering Energy Efficient Mortgages to new homebuyers who commit to significant energy-saving improvements or who purchase an Energy Star-rated home.

Contact: Energy Star green building tax credit information, EnergyStar.gov, search “tax credits”; U.S. Green Building Council, usgbc.org.

Renewable Energies Despite the poor economy, the Solar Energy Indus-tries Association (SEIA) reported that 2008 was one of solar energy’s best years: Here at home, solar power connected to the electric grid was up 58 percent, and solar water heating capacity grew 40 percent. The research firm Clean Edge re-ports that, worldwide, solar is expected to grow from a $29.6 billion industry in 2008 to $80.6 billion by 2018. In 2008, the United States surpassed Germany to become the world leader in wind energy; that industry is projected to expand from $51.4 billion in 2009 to $139.1 billion in 2018. A host of other renewable energies promise bright futures, too, including geothermal, hydropower and biofuels. For those who want to convert their house to renewable energies, cost is a factor. Solar panels generally cost between $35,000 to $72,000 before rebates and tax incentives. Solar water heaters are a universally cost-effective way to go; at $2,000 to $4,000 for 80-100 gallons, they can provide more than half a home’s hot water needs. Wrapping a water heater in a space-age insulation blanket and hooking it up to its

own timer, at about $200, installed, is another way to cut energy usage and utility bills. Residential wind turbines—as tall as 80 feet or more—depend on a host of factors to make them feasible, including unobstructed land, building codes and cost considerations. A 10-kW system will cost about $40,000. For anyone building a new home, a geothermal heat pump is one of the best long-term energy investments. Pipes are buried in the ground outside the home, where the tem-perature remains stable; these move heat from the ground via encased fluid to the home’s ductwork during cold months and reverse the process in hot months. The overall system costs about $7,500, more than a $4,000 furnace and central air system, but it requires little maintenance. Payback can come in as little as two years. Many incentives help. A 30 percent tax credit is avail-able through 2016 for home renewable energy systems (search the Energy Star website). Local utilities often offer further rebates and incentives (search Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency). For solar panels, tap into a Residential Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), where a customer pays a small upfront cost to a company such as SunRun to guarantee a set electricity rate for the next 18 years.

Contact: American Wind Energy Association, awea.org; Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency, dsireusa.org; Energy Star tax information, EnergyStar.gov, search “tax credits”; Solarbuzz, Solarbuzz.com; SunRun, SunRunHome.com. Organic Clothing and Linens While major brands like Levi, Gap and American Ap-parel have introduced organic clothing lines in the last few years, organic and natural fiber fabrics, including sustainable bamboo and hemp, is still a niche market. While people now better understand the health benefits of organic foods, “Most consumers don’t understand organic… when it comes to clothing,” says Mark Messura, executive vice president of Cotton Incorporated. Patagonia makes all of its sportswear from 100 percent organic cotton, a practice it began in 1996. Recently, a more widespread advance in green standards for all consumer products has emerged from an unlikely source: Walmart. In July 2009, the retail giant announced that it is developing a universal rating system and “eco label” that lets shoppers know the environmental impacts of the products they are buying, from energy consumption to water use. For cotton clothing and bedding, pesticide and water use are major concerns. Petra Kjell, of the Environmental Justice Foundation reports, for example, that it requires 500


gallons of water to produce one conventional cotton T-shirt. Traditional cotton production continues to be tied to danger-ous levels of toxic pesticides and insecticides. Eco fashion offers an eclectic mix from emerging design-ers. They may use surplus designer fabric, T-shirts made from bamboo, or fleece made from recycled soda bottles. Vintage and consignment clothes work well, while “refashion”—like dresses made from T-shirts—are widely available on sites like Etsy.com. Sheets, pillows and mattresses all come in organic varieties, too. More, they are often superior in quality and durability to their cheaper conventional counterparts.

Contact: Environmental Justice Foundation, EJFoundation.org; Etsy.com; Patagonia, Patagonia.com.

Cleaner Lawns and Gardens According to a fact sheet from the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, sales of organic lawn and garden products in-creased by 64 percent between 2002 and 2006 and continue to grow. It’s no secret that Americans are enthusiastic about

their perfectly manicured, green lawns, but they’re also increasingly aware of the environmental impacts. Some are rethinking lawns altogether, switching to native ground cover and other plants as an alternative. Lawn maintenance equipment is a major environmental problem with grass. A traditional gas-powered mower, notes the Environmental Protection Agency, produces as much air pollution as 43 new cars, each driven 12,000 miles; 54 million Americans mow their lawns each weekend. One alternative is the electric mower, which produces no exhaust, requires little maintenance and is much quieter and lighter than its gas-guzzling cousin. Models from Black & Decker, Neuton, Sunlawn and other companies come in corded and cordless varieties, with charges that can last up to an hour. Even more problematic, a study by Purdue University confirms that 30 to 60 percent of all urban freshwater is used for watering lawns, which also entails 67 million pounds of pesticides that end up contaminating water systems as runoff. Native plants, on the other hand, require nothing but rainfall to thrive. Also, more people are turning to rain barrels. Placed under a home’s downspout, these can hold up to 100 gallons and have a spigot for attaching a hose. An added benefit of using rainwater is that plants prefer it.

Contact: Clean Air Gardening, CleanAirGardening.com.

Natural Products The market research firm Packaged Facts reported in July 2009 that the natural health and beauty care market, which grew 8 percent in 2008 and is approaching $7 billion, is likely to reach sales of $12 billion by 2014. “Many Ameri-cans fear the health consequences of using chemical-laden deodorant, shampoo, foundation and other personal care products,” says Tatjana Meerman, the research publisher. It’s easy to search for the content—and safety—of preferred brand-name products at the Skin Deep online database, maintained by the Environmental Working Group. All of this is good news for the environment, because the chemicals in personal care products find their way through bathing and disposal into the soil and water supplies, where they can negatively impact aquatic life and potentially, human health. The same holds true for common household cleaners and chemical air fresheners, which contribute to indoor air pollution and can aggravate respiratory illnesses like asthma. One 2008 study published in the American Journal of Re-spiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that households that regularly used cleaning sprays had a 30 to 50 percent increased risk of experiencing asthma. People are demanding healthier alternatives and the market is responding. While neither beauty products nor cleaners generally disclose their harmful ingredients, natural

Latest U.S. Energy InnovationsAtomic Solar Cells: The latest innovation in solar technology has taken photovoltaic cells to the atomic level. A California company called Innovalight (Innovalight.com) has invented

nano silicon powder that can be added to ink and printed onto various surfaces, turning a whole range of materials into solar

power generators for a fraction of the cost of traditional panels.

Portable Fuel Cells: Portable fuel cells, which use a process by which methanol reacts with oxygen to create energy, have already found application in the U.S. military. They are more lightweight than the battery packs soldiers typically carry to

power their field equipment. The next frontier is consumer elec-tronic devices. MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. (MTIMicroFuelCells.

com) unveiled the Mobion charger last year, a power pack prototype that can deliver 25 hours of power per cartridge for

cell phones, computers, digital cameras and handheld devices, without the need to rely on batteries.

Geothermal: A July 2009 study from New York University’s Stern School of Business found that geothermal energy—power

plants pumping super-hot (above 300 degrees Fahrenheit) water to the surface to be captured as steam—is the most ef-ficient form of renewable energy. The future lies in Enhanced

Geothermal Systems (EGS), which involves drilling even deeper, fracturing rocks that lie kilometers below the surface. To get

there, researchers at Stanford University are using nanotechnol-ogy that passes nanoparticles into the fractures to determine the

feasibility for energy production. For information on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Program,

visit eere.energy.gov/geothermal.

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and organic alternatives from companies like Seventh Gen-eration offer detailed labels. Conscious shoppers are reading them as they look for plant-based ingredients and essential oils, instead of chemicals. People can even make their own household cleaners, such as distilled white vinegar and water to clean windows, or baking soda, lemon juice and salt to scrub grout. These are safe for even the most sensitive family members.

Contact: Natural Products Association, NaturalProductsAssoc.org; Skin Deep, CosmeticsDatabase.com.

Efficient Autos and Going Car-Free The car market has taken a serious hit from the econ-omy, hybrids included. But while even the popular Toyota Prius saw sales drop 44 percent between December 2007 and December 2008, environmentally friendly vehicles are the declared future of the auto industry. This year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit was all about electric models, from the Cadil-lac Converj, a more luxurious version of the Chevy Volt, to the Toyota FT-EV city car, expected in showrooms in 2012. Hybrid cars combine the gas engine with an electric motor and utilize a car’s braking energy, making them both more fuel efficient and less polluting. In the government’s 2009 Fuel Economy Guide, the Honda’s Civic Hybrid was cited as a leader among compact cars, delivering 40 miles per gallon in the city/45 mpg on the highway. Among midsized cars, the Prius tops the list with 48/45 mpg; in the SUV class, Ford’s Escape Hybrid gets a solid 34/31 mpg. Because they can cost $2,000-plus more than gas-powered cars, hybrids are a tough sell at the moment. Several federal tax credits designed to ease the transition to hybrid, electric and other fuel-efficient vehicles, like diesels, have come and gone, the latest called Cash for Clunkers—a federal stimulus program that offered up to $4,500 to anyone who traded an old gas-guzzler for a new, more fuel-efficient car. The discussion has many people seriously rethinking their transportation options. At the same time, the American Public Transportation Association reported a 4 percent increase in public transpor-tation ridership last year—bringing it to its highest level in 52 years. Bicycle sales are picking up, too. In the first quarter of 2009, U.S. bicycle sales surpassed car sales. Rising interest in bicycle riding has led many cities to open bike lanes. National efforts to create safe paths for bike riders include the East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile traffic-free trail system between Canada and Florida that’s 21 percent complete. The San Francisco Bay Trail has devel-oped 300 miles of shoreline trails for bikers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts over the past 20 years, with an eventual

goal of 500 miles. Today’s evolving bicycle designs include folding models for commuters and a range of trailers, carriers and attachments for those who want to start shopping by bike and bring the kids.

Contact: U.S. Department of Energy, FuelEconomy.gov; East Coast Greenway, Greenway.org; The San Francisco Bay Trail Project, BayTrail.abag.ca.gov.

Green Investing Jack Uldrich, the author of Green Investing: A Guide to Making Money through Environment-Friendly Stocks, says that, despite the recession, “I still think cleantech is an out-standing long-term investment trend.” Still, he cautions that green stocks should only comprise 5 percent to 10 percent of an investor’s portfolio. Why? He notes that renewable energy investments are particularly subject to outside forces, such as government investment, the availability of strong credit avail-able to fund solar panels and other energy systems, and the rise and fall of gasoline prices. But venture capitalists are still flocking to clean tech-nology ventures such as eSolar Inc., the nation’s first solar tower energy facility, in Pasadena, California, backed by the investment firm Idealab. Ernst & Young reported that invest-ments in cleantech startups jumped 73 percent in the second quarter last year. Paul Deninger, vice president of the invest-ment bank Jefferies & Company, notes that the most exciting opportunities may actually occur in the process of managing current energy use “by happenstance, being green, rather than [in] managing the carbon footprint directly.” Matthew Patsky, a partner of the green fund group Win-slow Management, observes that in the future, fossil fuel sup-plies will inevitably be supplanted by clean energy like solar, wind and geothermal. “Renewable energy, green building, mass transit, improving efficiency…” Patsky concludes, “It’s got to win.”

Contact: Green Century Capital Management, Inc., GreenCentury.com; Pax World Funds, PaxWorld.com; Winslow Management Company, WinslowGreen.com.

Natural Awakenings readers across the country are among those already investing in a greener future—whether switch-ing to organic snacks and energy-efficient light bulbs, sup-porting local green businesses or bicycling to work. Collec-tively, these incremental changes are beginning to add up and the markets are responding.

Brita Belli is the editor of E/The Environmental Magazine and the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Renewable Energy for Your Home. Connect at [email protected].


Laughter is an expression of joy, a giving in to the richness of experience in the moment. We all know people who seem to be naturally happy, and we enjoy being around such people, as laughter can be contagious.

True laughter is laughter at oneself—it is not at the expense of others. When others make us laugh, it is because we connect at a deeper level with a shared experience, or at the realization that we often take ourselves too seriously.

Saying Sayonara! to Social StiflingMy one-year-old granddaughter laughs with her full being. She also cries with her full being. Her emotions rise and fall like waves on the ocean, and she rides them fully. She has not yet learned to grasp after the good times or worry about past or future problems.

The way we are raised influ-ences our ability to laugh. I believe that children are born with an innate capacity to fully experience life, but are taught what is and is not appropriate. Of course, this is an important part of parenting, but sometimes overzealous parents can crush a child’s fun and creativity. After all, it is not “ladylike” or “gentlemanly” to lose control, to surrender yourself to the moment, as laughter requires. Our culture also impacts our in-terpretation of fun. Commercials show smiling people driving fancy cars, eat-ing fine food, and playing with expen-sive toys, but they seldom show the joys of gazing into another person’s eyes. Many parents have had the experience of buying a fancy toy for a young child, only to see them get more enjoyment from the cardboard box.

When Laughter Is Buried by PainSometimes, of course, laughter is forced, and we can immediately sense when someone is only pretending to be happy. In my work as a psycholo-gist, I meet many people who have a difficult time finding happiness. Some of us have gone through tremendous suffering—horrible things that no hu-man being should ever have to endure. We all have past hurts. There is a time and a place to explore them, but if you focus on them too much, you lose the vibrancy of the present moment. Of course, laughter can also be used as a mask for covering up our pains, evading the reality of a situation. I knew a young man who always joked, so when he had a car accident and called to ask his friend to come and get him, his friend refused, thinking he was playing a prank. Some people have difficulty laughing. Anhedonia is a clinical term meaning that someone no longer takes pleasure in things that used to give pleasure. This is one of the signs of clin-ical depression. More than just “feeling down,” when you are in the midst of depression, you can’t just snap out of it. Someone who is depressed has a hard time laughing even when watching a favorite comedy. The worst part is that if you have been feeling this way for a

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long time, it may become “normal” to you, and you may have forgotten that things really can get better. If you be-gin to experience clinical depression, it is important to seek help—it is very diffi cult to use your own willpower to pull yourself out of it.

Walking through Door #1: AcceptanceOne of the fi rst steps to opening up to our own ability to laugh richly is to practice acceptance. We must accept all our past hurts, concerns and worries and embrace the truth of our current situations. We are then mentally freed up to fully enjoy this present moment. The concept of acceptance is often misunderstood. It does not mean that I forget the past, it does not mean that all the bad things that happened to me were okay, and it does not mean that I don’t wish things had been dif-ferent. It does not mean that if some-one is currently treating me badly, I should sit back and “accept” it. Accep-tance is a turning within—acknowl-

I consider comedy as important as therapy, possibly more so. Tonight I stopped my usual reading and being-on-the-computer and playing-with-the-dog routine to watch “30 Rock.” Tina Fey is amazing; she is my she-ro. Something about her character, Liz Lemon, is just so nerdy and self-deprecating, so complex. I never saw the movie Baby Mama, but I watched the previews countless times; I believe that Tina Fey and Amy Poehler could read the phone book and make me laugh. Last fall’s election season really brought this pair to my attention: Tina Fey as Sarah Palin and Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton on “Saturday Night Live.” I swear I’ve watched the skit of Amy doing the “Palin Rap” more than any other comedy sketch in my life. I also adore Steve Martin. I remember fi rst notic-ing him in The Jerk; I laughed so hard my stomach hurt. There’s something special about slapstick—the goofi er, the better. I believe it may have something to do with the irrational; maybe it’s a Zen thing, a koan. Something

edging that what happened in the past has already happened, and there is nothing you can do now to change it. Accepting the present moment means that you see the reality of your cur-rent situation, so that you can make a conscious choice in the next moment rather than habitually responding a certain way. In Zen, laughter is common. Students of Zen work for many years on problems, only to come to the realization that most of the weight of our problems is the result of our own thinking; these problems do not exist in reality. It’s as if our two hands were wrestling with each other, and we suddenly remember that they are both ours and we can let go of the struggle. We can spend our lives trying to grasp after things and experiences, but we can only be in this moment, and we can never truly hold on to anything. With that in mind, what obstacles are keeping you from happiness? Is there anything preventing you from opening up to laughter?

The late Alan Watts quotes a Zen master as saying “There is nothing left to you in this moment, but to have a good laugh.” So, give yourself permis-sion to have a good laugh!

Dr. Richard Sears is a psycholo-gist and director of the Center for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation at Union Institute & University in Cincinnati. You may contact him through his website at www.psych-insights.com

about slapstick stops my mind. Oh, and I can’t forget Lily Tomlin and Whoopi Goldberg. I’ve seen them both live on stage. Something about comedy makes life worth living. The physical act of laughing gives your mouth and throat, neck and head—not to mention your lungs!—a total workout (maybe we burn some calories, too?). It has something to do with seeing another perspective, forgetting one’s little self, setting the ego aside. When we all laugh together, we become One. I never before thought of comedy as cosmic; maybe comedy is God/dess’s way of making us forget about budgets and re-cessions and disease and war. Maybe it’s His/Her way of telling us to lighten up.

Phebe (Karen) Beiser is a teacher and student with Women Writing for (a) Change located in Silverton. A retired librarian, she shares observations about life and meditation on her blog at phebek108.wordpress.com

Comedy as a Cosmic Actby phebe Beiser


The most common types of winter squash are butternut, acorn and spaghetti. Oth-ers include buttercup, banana, Cushaw, delicate, Hubbard and turban. A plentiful variety exists within each type of squash,

with a choice of sweetness, color and size. Winter squash differ from summer

squash in part because they are kept on the vine to full maturity, when the seeds are completely grown. Winter squash tend to have a harder exterior that helps to maintain their freshness when stored in a cool place over the long winter months. The most notable difference between win-ter and summer squash is that winter varieties are only served cooked, while most summer squash can be eaten raw, as well as cooked. The most unusual winter squash is the spaghetti squash. When fully cooked, the scooped-out flesh resembles spa-ghetti and can be used in place of noodles in a savory dish or sweetened up with a bit of honey, cinnamon and butter for a sweet, spiced treat.

Butternut squash, with a more traditional texture, is generally beige on the outside, with rich, orange flesh inside. This squash makes for a tasty soup or may be simply split in half, drizzled with honey or maple syrup and butter or olive oil, plus a pinch of salt and pepper, and baked until soft. Other varieties have a flesh similar to that of the butternut, kind of like a pumpkin that is rich and creamy when cooked. The many rich fall colors of winter squash add a pi-quant touch to any holiday table with little effort. Treating the squash like a Halloween pumpkin by cutting a hole in the top and scraping out the majority of the flesh is the first step. This flesh can be baked in a casserole, cubed and added to stuffing, creamed into a wonderful side dish or even made into soup. More ideas on how to cook up squash turn up in an Internet search. A vegetarian cookbook may also offer other innovative recipes. A fun bonus comes in using the squash shells as soup bowls. Save each squash top, garnish the tasty winter soup and add the natural lid to surprise guests with the wonder-ful treat within. Smaller varieties can be used as bowls for dips or as creative containers to serve salad dressing at the table. For strictly decorative use, winter squash make a long-lasting base for a seasonal flower arrangement, either as a place accent or centerpiece. Another special touch comes in carving small shapes into different-sized shells and placing

small glasses with tea lights in the bottoms. To add extra sparkle, press small crystals or other light-reflecting stones into the outer

rind. Now, that’s a posh squash.

Anjela Boyd is a freelance writer based in Wrightwood, CA. Connect at

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PoshSquashWhat vegetable may be round, oblong or spherical, smooth or bumpy and comes in a variety of rich autumn colors? Hint: It can sit prettily on the kitchen counter through March, waiting for someone to figure out its full range of possibilities.

The answer is winter squash.

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Sugar Pumpkin Pieby Judith Fertig

When small sugar or pie pumpkins come on the market around Halloween, snap up a few to make a delicious pumpkin pie fi lling. This seasonal Thanks-giving pie has a lighter and fresher fl avor than a traditional pie. If possible, use a local honey. Good spices matter, too: Buy a whole nutmeg and grate it into the fi lling and select Saigon or Vietnamese cinnamon for the strongest fl avor. It even works to make and freeze the fresh pumpkin puree in 3-cup measurements ahead of time for quicker holiday preparation.

Makes one 9-inch single-crust pie1 3-lb sugar or pie pumpkin1 cup crumbled cinnamon graham crackers½ cup chopped pecans2 tsp canola oil or melted butter4 large eggs, lightly beaten¾ cup wildfl ower, clover or other amber-colored honey1 cup half-and-half½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg½ tsp ground Saigon or Vietnamese cinnamon1 tsp salt

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside.

2. Cut the pumpkin into large chunks; remove and discard the seeds and stringy matter. Place the pumpkin pieces, cut-side down, on the baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender when pierced with a fork. Let cool.

3. Remove the rind with a sharp knife and place the cooked pump-kin in a food processor. Puree until smooth. Measure 3 cups of puree for the pie.

4. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°. Combine the graham crackers and pecans in a food processor and process until the mixture has the consistency of fi ne crumbs. Pour in the oil or melted butter and pulse until blended. Pat this mixture into the bot-tom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.

5. In a bowl, using a hand-held mixer, beat the pumpkin puree with the eggs, honey, half-and-half, spices and salt until smooth. Pour the fi lling into the prepared pie pan. Place the fi lled pie pan on a cookie or baking sheet.

6. Bake the pie on the middle shelf of the oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the fi lling is glossy on top. Let cool before cutting and serving.

Judith Fertig is the author of the award-winning Prairie Home Cook-ing and All-American Desserts cookbooks.

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thursdaY, OCtOBer 1It IS Easy To Be Green – 12:15-12:45pm. Easy to Be Green series. $10. Significant Healing Holistic Practice. 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY. 859-282-0022 SignificantHealing.com10 Ways To De-Clutter Your Home – 6:30-7pm. Easy to Be Green series. $10. Significant Healing Holistic Practice. 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY. 859-282-0022 SignificantHealing.comBest of Hot Summer Sounds – 6:30-8pm. English Channel Band: An encore British Invasion of pop & rock to bring the series to a rollicking close. All ages. Free. Westwood Branch Library. 3345 Epworth Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4474Sustainable Food Choices for You and the Envi-ronment – 6:30pm. Discussion will be facilitated by Jolene Struebbe, past president of Slow Food Cincinnati and culinary educator at the Midwest Cu-linary Institute at Cincinnati State. Free. Mariemont Branch Library. 3810 Pocahontas Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-4467

FridaY, OCtOBer 2Friday Studio Nights for Teens – 6-8pm. Quarterly drop-in studio programs for area teens hosted by the Teen Advisory Board. Supplies and light refresh-ments provided. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum (Enter through the DeWitt Entrance). 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2334Popopolis – 7-11pm. Two stages of non-stop live music. Free. Fountain Square, 5th and Vine streets, downtown Cincinnati, OH. Opening Celebration – 8pm. Marilyn Minter’s “Chewing Color” and C. Spencer Yeh’s “Standard Definition”. Art exhibitions. Free. Contemporary Arts Center. 44 E. 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH. 513-345-8400

saturdaY, OCtOBer 3Migration Through Magrish Preserve – 8-11am. Join Biologist Robert Thobaben for a morning of mist netting and banding Neotropical songbirds in this preserve Audubon Society designated as an Important Bird Area. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Meet in the parking lot. Free. Magrish Riverlands Preserve. 5000 Salem Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-231-8678Bio-Identical Hormones – 10am-12pm. Come and get the scoop on Bio-Identical Hormones. Presented by: Ron Ferguson, Jungle Jim’s Pharmacist. $20. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Flor-ence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.comSpiders at Mt. Airy – 10:30am-12pm. Discover nature’s fascinating variety of colors, patterns and shapes as we hunt for different species of these eight-eyed, eight-legged friends. Meet at the Oval

on Trail Ridge Rd. Free. Mt. Airy Forest. Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-29091st Annual Westwood Art Show – 12-5pm. Pre-sented by the Westwood Civic Association, featuring 30 local artists, music by Barddas, Henke Winery wine tasting and tasty treats from Larosa’s and Sweet Miss Confections. Free. LieuWestwood Town Hall Grounds. 3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH.Fantasy Fest – 12pm. Arts and crafts booths, street performers and entertainers. Fantasy parade at 5:30pm. Free. MainStrasse Village. Covington, KY. 859-655-9571Popopolis – 7-11pm. See Oct 2.

mOndaY, OCtOBer 5Identity Theft – 7pm. Find out if you’re taking un-necessary risks with your identity, teach you what you should do if you become a victim of identity theft and easy, preventative measures to take to protect yourself with Joe DelVecchio from PNC Bank. Free. Madeira Branch Library. 7200 Miami Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6028

tuesdaY, OCtOBer 6Infant to Three: Raise a Reader – 6:30-7:45pm. Learn how to stimulate your infant or toddler to become a successful reader. Free. Oakley Branch Library. 4033 Gilmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6038

thursdaY, OCtOBer 810 Ways To De-Clutter Your Home – 12:15-12:45pm. See Oct 1. Healthier Breakfast Choices – 6:30-7pm. Easy to Be Green series. $10. Significant Healing Holistic Practice. 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY. 859-282-0022 SignificantHealing.com

saturdaY, OCtOBer 10Mt. Airy Forest Festival – 9am-5pm. Mt. Airy Forest, Oak Ridge Lodge. 5083 Colerain Ave, Cin-cinnati, OH. 513-352-4094Canning 101 – 11:30am. Preserving the Harvest with Gretchen Vaughn of Greensleeves Farm. Top-ics include planning for family needs, basic tools, recipes and local resources. Seating is limited to 25. Free. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP [email protected] and March Against Childhood Obesity – 12pm. Join Avondale Clergy and other Faith Based Organizations. South Avondale Elementary School. 636 Prospect Place, Cincinnati, OH. Queen City Bike + Dine – 12-5pm. Pedal into fall on Cincinnati’s third Queen City Bike + Dine starting at Park + Vine. This 20-mile bike tour in-cludes vegan options at three local restaurants, The Hideaway, Song Long and Green Dog Cafe. The ride ends at Grammer’s in Over-the-Rhine. $30. Free. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275

sundaY, OCtOBer 11Preserving the Harvest – 9:30am-1:30pm. Learn about ways to can, freeze and dry bulk produce. Park + Vine is supplying canning jars and other items for sale, while Cincinnati Locavore’s Valerie Taylor demonstrates techniques for putting up ber-ries, tomatoes, and vegetables. Free. Hyde Park Farmers’ Market. 3424 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275Backyard Birds 101 – 1-4pm. Develop a new enthusiasm for our avian neighbors or indulge your existing passion by visiting our information table and participating in hands-on activities. Stop by and stay as long as you want. Free. Krohn Conservatory. 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-321-6070x16 The Key to Tomorrow’s Health – 3-6pm. An international panel of medical doctors will pres-ent a lecture about “Healing on the Spiritual Path, Help and Healing Through the Teachings of Bruno Groening“. Free, donations appreciated. Xavier University, Cintas Center, East Entrance, Confer-ence Rooms 4 & 5. 1624 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-899-3115

mOndaY, OCtOBer 12Year Round Gardening – 6:30pm. “Girls in the Garden” Whimsical class about planning a garden

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The Sunset Players Celebrate Their 30th Season!

Harvey8 p.m. on Oct 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17

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with female plants –Becky daisy, Laura phlox, etc. Free. Monfort Heights Branch Library. 3825 West Fork Rd, 513-369-4472Herbal Remedies for Babies and Children – 7-8pm. Learn about herbal remedies to keep you and your kids healthy and strong. Presented by: Tracy Dozier, L.M.T Herbal Consultant. $10. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.com

tuesdaY, OCtOBer 13Native American Life, Ages 5 to 8 – 10am-1pm. Learn about everyday life of an Ohio Native Ameri-can child in the late 1700’s, including food, clothing and shelter. Try some daily chores, take a hike, make a pictograph and play games. Pack a lunch. Free. LieuLaBoiteaux Woods. 5400 Lanius Ln, Cincin-nati, OH. RSVP 513-542-2909

thursdaY, OCtOBer 15Shared Reading – 7-8pm. Learn simple and fun Shared Reading method to dramatically increase your child’s language and pre-literacy skills. Free. Blue Ash Branch Library. 4911 Cooper Rd, Cincin-nati, OH. RSVP 513-369-6051

saturdaY, OCtOBer 17Eden Park Nature Walk and Art Gallery Stroll– 10-12pm. Enjoy a joint program with Krohn and the Cincinnati Art Museum exploring the wonderful world of birds. Meet at Krohn Conservatory. Free. Krohn Conservatory. 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-421-5707Black Walnut Weekend – 12-4pm. Celebrate the drop of walnuts with live music, games, crafts, tastes and more. Free. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn. 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH.Apple Fest – 1-4pm. Free. Winton Woods Winton Centre. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH.

Jazz of the Month Club – 2-4pm. Live jazz featur-ing the Jamey Aebersold Quartet with Jamey on alto sax. Free. Main Library, Reading Garden Lounge. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6900

sundaY, OCtOBer 18Black Walnut Weekend – 12-4pm. See October 17.The Phenomenon Bruno Groening – 1:30-7:30pm. Documentary Film about the life and extraordinary healings of Bruno Groening who helped thousands of people regain their health. 2 intermissions. Free, donations appreciated. Holiday Inn Eastgate, Athens Room. 4501 Eastgate Blvd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-899-3115 Bruno-Groening.org/English

mOndaY, OCtOBer 19Discover the New You: Life Makeover 101 – 6-7:30pm. Are you happy with your life? Do you feel stuck or confused in your work or personal life? Do you ignore your own needs or important areas in your life? With thought provoking questions you will be able to identify where you are right now, where you want to be and develop steps to get there. Presented by: Kim Holmes, Life Coach. $20. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Flor-ence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.comHow Do I Read With My Child? – 7pm. Learn how to share your love of reading with your young child. Attendees will receive a gift bag with books for children. Free. Anderson Branch Library. 7450 State Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-6030

thursdaY, OCtOBer 22Healthier Breakfast Choices – 12:15-12:45pm. See Oct 8.Strengthen Your Self-Control – 6:30-7pm. Easy to Be Green series. $10. Signifi cant Healing Holistic Practice. 157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY. 859-282-0022 Signifi cantHealing.com

FridaY, OCtOBer 23World Peace Yoga Conference: 3 days. With national and internationally known teachers, musi-cians, authors, artists and chefs. Find a full rich experience and inspiration leading to and creating a path of world peace. Costs vary. Grailville. 932 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH. 513-300-9642 [email protected]

4th Annual Nauti Nite – 7:30-11pm. Fundraiser for the WAVE Foundation’s conservation efforts and youth education programs. Newport Aquarium. 1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY. 859-815-1442

saturdaY, OCtOBer 24World Peace Yoga Conference: 3 days. See Oc-tober 23.Yoga and Writing Workshop – 1-5pm. With Suellen Hugan and Phoenix Wilson, RYT. Moye Center, St. Anne’s Convent. 1000 Saint Anne Dr, Melbourne, KY. $45 by Oct 10/ $50. 859-653-5663, 859-341-9642 Spooky Creature Feature – 2pm. Join us to meet live animals and learn about wildlife that really isn’t all that spooky. Free. Miami Whitewater Forest Visi-tor Center. 9001 Mt. Hope Rd, Harrison, OH.Nature At Night Pumpkin Hike – 7pm. Jack-o-lanterns will show you the way as you discover the wonder of nature at night. Bring a fl ashlight and check in for this self-guided hike. Free. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn. 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH.

sundaY, OCtOBer 25World Peace Yoga Conference: 3 days. See Oc-tober 23.

tuesdaY, OCtOBer 27Sustainability Day at Xavier – 8am-5pm. Program will highlight local food and Xavier’s sustainability initiatives. Speaker Father Michael Graham, S.J., Xavier University President, and Dr. Nancy Tuch-man, the director of the Center for Urban Environ-mental Research and Policy at Loyola University Chicago. Free. Xavier University, Cintas Center. 1624 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH. [email protected], [email protected]

thursdaY, OCtOBer 29Strengthen Your Self-Control – 12:15-12:45pm. See Oct 22.Classic Hitchcock – 6-8pm. Watch the Hitchcock thriller, The Birds, on the big screen! Free. Oakley Branch Library. 4033 Gilmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6038

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Open Yoga Practice – 9:30am. Free. Yoga Ah! Studio. 4046 Hamilton Ave, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642

Walnut Hills Walking Club – 10-11am. Take steps to being healthy and join The Walnut Hills Walking Club! Free. Bush Recreation Center. 2640 Kemper Ln, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-9872Tai Chi at The Christ Hospital – 12-1pm. Exclu-sively for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. RalphDehner, instructor. Free. Christ Hospital Cancer Center, Level D. 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincin-nati, OH. 513-585-2023 Findlay Farmers Market – 3-6pm. Through Oct. 1801 Race St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-665-4839Sayler Park Farmers Market – 4-7pm. Through Oct 27. Sayler Park. Parkland Ave and Monitor St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-675-0496Energy Yoga – 5:30pm. Relax, stretch, meditate and breathe! Presented by: Esly Caldwell III, CAc. $12. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Florence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.com Reser Road Ride – 6pm. Fantastic road ride through Northern Kentucky. All skill levels are welcome. Helmets and lights required. Free. Reser Bicycle Outfitters. 648 Monmouth St, Newport, KY. 859-261-6187 Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. For people affected by can-cer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060 Drumming Circle – 6:45-8:45pm. Last Tuesday of each month. Bring drums, rattles, your wonderful self to enjoy raising the collective vibrations for healing intent. Free. Lloyd House. 3901 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH.

Community Yoga Classes – 9am-10am. Bring a mat and drop in. No yoga experience necessary. Free. Richwood Presbyterian Church. 1070 Rich-wood Rd, Boone County, KY. 859-485-1238 Wednesday Walks – 10-11am. Every first Wednes-day of each month. Through October. Join us on a tour of the arboretum. Each month we will see a different area that is blooming. Meet at shelter #2. Free. Boone County Arboretum. 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, KY. 859-586-6101 Preschool Story Time with Miss Gail – 10:30-11am. Get ready for finger puppet fun, as well as other pleasant surprises with Miss Gail. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-2665Yoga at Dunham Rec. Center – 11:30am-12:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. Dunham Recre-ation Center. 4356 Dunham Lane (of Guerley Road), Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060Rapid Head and/or Spine MRI Screening Re-search Study – 2-4pm. Through Nov 25. Ages 7-17 with known or suspected brain or spine conditions. Takes 10-15 minutes. Free. University of Cincin-nati, Department of Radiology. 2624 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-584-1584

sundaY, nOvemBer 15Yoga Teacher Training Open House – 5:30-7pm. For anyone interested in becoming a yoga teacher or in deepening their yoga prac-tice. Learn about the 200-hour Yoga Alliance program and what it’s all about! Free. World Peace Yoga & Motion Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-300-9642 [email protected]

saturdaY, nOvemBer 14Green Gala 2009 – 6-9pm. The Ohio Envi-ronmental Council (OEC) grants the 2009 Environmental Achievement Awards. Dinner, cocktails, silent auction. $35 OEC members, $40 non-members. Columbus Athenaeum. 32 North Fourth St, Columbus, OH. 614-487-7506 theOEC.org

saturdaY, nOvemBer 21Holiday Floral Show – 10-5pm. Nov 21 - Jan 3, 2010. Krohn Conservatory. 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-421-5707

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FridaY, OCtOBer 303rd Annual Costume Contest – 12pm. Judges will vote on who is the Most Creative, Funniest, Scariest, Best Couple and Best Team. Followed by a pump-kin-carving contest. Participants will check in with their pre-carved pumpkin and a written description and then be photographed with their jack-o-lantern masterpiece. Free. Fountain Square, 5th and Vine streets, downtown Cincinnati, OH.

saturdaY, OCtOBer 31 Fall Foliage Walks – 10-11:30am. Discover the secrets behind the annual fall color change, how to identify trees by their fall color and how the local wildlife is preparing for the upcoming winter on a hike through beautiful Burnet Woods. Free. Burnet Woods, Ludlow Ave. entrance. Cincinnati, OH. 513-751-3679Monster Mash Bash – 8pm-12am. Enjoy Hallow-een-themed live music, dress up in a crazy costume or come as yourself and experience some ghoulish lighting effects, refreshments and other “scary” sur-prises. Free. Fountain Square, 5th and Vine streets, downtown Cincinnati, OH.

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Hiking Club – 5-6pm. Easy to Moderate Trail. All hikes start and finish at the Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. Come prepared with water, hiking shoes and walking sticks (optional). Free. Mt. Airy Forest. 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiParks.comTaijiquan – 5:45-7pm. See Monday. Dick & the Roadmasters Original Blues Jam – 6pm-12am. Blues Music. All ages. Free. Ma-hogany’s Coffee House and Bar. 3715 Winston Ave, Covington, KY. 859-261-1029Herpetology Programs at Rowe Woods – 7-9pm. Every first Wednesday of each month. Light refresh-ments will be served. Members free/Non-members daily admission. Rowe Woods Auditorium. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. Bill Creasey 513-831-1711 x125 Meditation & Chanting – 7-8:30pm. Free. Siddha Yoga Meditation Center. 7657 Montgomery Rd, Kenwood, OH. 513-651-3551Running Word Wednesday – 7pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Share writing or monologue, or listen to readings by others. Free. Bean Haus. 640 Main St, Covington, KY. 859-431-BEAN NIA – 7:30pm. With Gwen Steffen. Joyful move-ment adaptable to any fitness level! The Kula Center for Movement Arts, 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 859-694-3131 [email protected] Interactive Audio Talks – 10:30pm. ‘A mod-ern mystic’s profound voyage into Infinity.’ You will be stunned with insights and experience a transmis-sion of cosmic energy which will illuminate your Being. CosmicFieldAcademy.com

Walnut Hills Walking Club – 10-11am. See Tuesday.

Community Acupuncture Clinic – 5:30-6:30pm. An introduction into the wonderful benefits of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Presented by: Esly Caldwell III, CAc. $20 person/ $30 couple. Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, STE 220, Flor-ence, KY. 859-586-0111 GoBeyondMEdicine.com

Yoga Practice – 5:45-7:15pm. Phoenix’s yoga classes create a space for the cultivation of a healthy body alignment, the flow of energy in the body and a more peaceful and open heart. $13/ $44 for 4 classes. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 859-341-9642

Yoga for Healthy Weight! – 6:15-7:15pm. Must register in advance. Sponsored by Boone County Parks. $25 per month. Boone County Library (Union/Scheben Branch). US 42, Florence, KY. RSVP 859-334-2117 yoga-for-healthy-weight.com

Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Thursday of each month. With Gary Matthews. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302

Tai-Chi – 7:30-8:30pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060

A Morning Cup of Yoga – 9-10:30am. Start the day and weekend with a clear mind, invigorated body and renewed spirit. Open to new and experienced students. Instructor, Phoenix Wilson, RYT. Lloyd House. 3901 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 859-541-9642 Uptown Farmers Market – 12-7pm. Through Oct 31. Garden Park, 3581 W. Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-238-6616Friday’s 5 after 5 – 5-7pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-531-8015 Friday’s 5 after 5 – 6-8pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. RSVP 513-398-9358 Shamanic Journey – 6:30-8:30pm. Every 2nd Friday of each month. With Gary Matthews. Par-ticipants should wear loose comfortable clothing and maybe bring a journal. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302 Drum Circle – 9-11pm. Bring drums, shakers or just yourself! (We have some drums). Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 513-489-5302

Findlay Farmers Market – 8am-2pm. See Tues-day.Hiking Club – 8-9:30am. See Wednesday.Northern Kentucky Regional Farmers Market – 8am-2pm. Through Oct. On the median behind the Goose Girl Fountain on Sixth & Main Streets, Covington, KY. 859-292-2163Anderson Farmers Market - 9am-1pm. Through Oct 31. Anderson Center Station. 7832 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-688-8400Garden Volunteer Days – 9am-12pm. Every last Saturday of each month. Through October. Learn about gardening while volunteering at Grailville. No experience needed, join for one day or for the whole season. Free. Grailville. 932 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH. RSVP 513-683-2340 Landen-Deerfield (Loveland) Farmers Market – 9am-12pm. 3292 Montgomery Rd, Loveland, OH. 937-289-3151Tai-Chi – 9:30-10:30am. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Coo-per Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 NIA – 10am. With Trish Freeman. Joyful movement adaptable to any fitness level! The Kula Center for Movement Arts. 110 E. 8th St., Newport, KY. 513-373-5661 [email protected] – 10-11:30am. Taoist Tai Chi Society. Oakley Community Center. 3882 Paxton Ave, Cin-cinnati, OH. RSVP 513-981-7940Transformational Breath™ Group – 10-11:30am. Aug 29 through Oct 3. With Gay Pupura. Eight weekly sessions $240. Mantra Wellness Center. 4677 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 [email protected]

Uptown Farmers Market – 10-2pm. See Friday. Artworld – 11am-5pm. Explore the interactive dis-covery area for families at the Art Museum. Themes rotate two to three times per year and always feature hands-on activities for all ages, interests, and learn-ing styles. Free. Yoga Intro – 11am-12pm. Free. The Edge Yoga Studio. 1507 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH. 513-821-9642 Family ARTventures – 1pm. An interactive tour of the galleries for the entire family including hands-on elements for everyone to touch and see up close. Meet docent in the main lobby. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995Family First Saturdays – 1-4pm. 1st Sunday of month. Performances, artist demonstrations, sto-rytelling, scavenger hunts, tours, and hands-on art making activities. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995In Store Tastings – 1-3pm. Explore great tastes of our 365 Every Day Value and 365 Organic private brand products along with some of the hottest sale items in town. Free. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-398-9358 AND Whole Foods Market. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincin-nati, OH. 513-531-8015Donate Everyday Stuff – 2-5pm. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Donate new and used furniture, linen, small appliances, clothes, toys, baby items, accessories, and books. Crossroads Annex. 3500 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. [email protected]/Food Tasting Party. Every first Saturday of each month. Sample three wines and three menu items. $15. Indigo Fort Mitchell. 2053 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell, KY. 859-331-4339

Traditional Japanese Reiki Levels 1-3. With Bruce Davis. Classes scheduled upon request. Call for more information and registration. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 [email protected] Club – 8-9:30am. See Wednesday.Meditation & Chanting – 8:30-10am. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Free. Siddha Yoga Meditation Center. 7657 Montgomery Rd, Ken-wood, OH. 513-651-3551Northside Farmers Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Corner of Hamilton Ave and Lingo, Cincinnati, OH. NorthsideFarmersMarket.orgHyde Park Farmers Market – 9:30am-1:30pm. US Bank Parking Lot, 3424 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH. HydeParkFarmersMarket.comFindlay Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. See Tuesday.Artworld – 11am-5pm. See Saturday.Hudy’s Tailgate on the Square – 11am. Through Oct. Park, tailgate and watch the Bengals games on the Square’s giant video screen. Fans are welcome to use the plaza’s chairs or bring their own. Adult beverages, soft drinks, food and pre-game entertain-ment provided. Free. Fountain Square, 5th and Vine streets, downtown Cincinnati, OH.


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German Heritage Museum – 1-5pm. Through Oct 18. Two-story 1830 log house furnished with German immigrant memorabilia. Free, donations accepted. German Heritage Museum. 4790 West Fork Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-574-1741NIA – 1pm. With Gwen Steffen. Joyful movement adaptable to any fitness level! The Aura Studio. 401 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY. 859-694-3131 [email protected] Bliss – 2pm. Every second Sunday of each month. Workshop on safely and comfortably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years. Free. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275Cloth Diapering Cuteness – 2pm. Every first Sun-day of each month. Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275Family ARTventures – 3pm. An interactive tour of the galleries for the entire family including hands-on elements for everyone to touch and see up close. Meet docent in the main lobby. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-639-2995

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foodfight

Take actiontoday!

Government-controlled one-size-fits-all provision could

put many small farms out of business.

The Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 (H.R. 2749), passed

in July, would treat family farms the same as multinational

corporations, giving the Food and Drug Administration

the power to:

• Quarantine & halt all movement of food in a geographic area• Oversee on-farm production activities• Search business records without a warrant• Force farmers to establish a costly tracing system• Impose criminal and civil penalties and a $500 annual registration fee• Regulate how crops are raised and harvested

The Senate will discuss its version of the bill this fall,

the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 (S. 510). Changes can still be made to both bills

when they move on to a conference committee where

key differences are to be reconciled.

Call members of Congress through the Capitol switchboard at

202-224-3121 to tell them to support a food safety bill that does not harm family farmers.

Food Safety Bill Could Threaten

Future of Organic Farmers

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

TWO DATES, TWO LOCATIONS:

Friday, October 16 (World Food Day)

ROC Conference Center969 Reading Rd,

Mason, OH 45040

Saturday, October 17 (Sweetest Day)

Grailville932 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH 45140

St. Brigid Building Follow the Signs!

5:30 – 9:00 pm

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For more inFo and to order tickets contact: Patrick at 513-607-1830, [email protected]

Betty at 513-231-6275, [email protected]

Vendors contact: Curt Hawley at 513-259-3090, [email protected]

A two hour participatory program exploring the power of laughter asa practice of non-violence.

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TICKETS

$20 in advance or

$25 at the door

Patrick Murphy WelageCertified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Betty FinneyLaughter Therapist

Dr. Richard SearsPsychologist and Director of the Center for Clinical

Mindfulness & Meditation at Union Institute & University

Dr. David LoyBesl Family Chair for Ethics/Religion and Society,Xavier University

Food Provided by:

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HARMONY

a practice of non-violence.

Followed by

a SOCIAL HOUR with

Food, LIVE

Entertainment,

Oxygenation Station

and Vendors

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, OCTOBER 16

LAUGHTER AND PEACE!

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